Hatrack River Forum: Big Thanks to Papa Moose

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Posted by kacard (Member # 200) on :

I've said all this privately to Papa Moose, but I want to also publicly express the Card Family's deep appreciation for Papa Moose. We were so impressed with him and his terrific family long before we asked him to be the Hatrack Moderator. One of my best memories of EnderCon was meeting him and Mama Squirrel.

We are so grateful for his years of service to this community and his kind and gentle handling of so many difficult issues. I know he has stewed long and hard over making tough choices in handling problems that have come up here and has always made excellent decisions. I'm happy to count him as a great friend. And I applaud his decision to spend even more concentration on his family. I hope he comes around often. Best wishes, Kristine Card

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Amen.

Papa, thank you so much for your years of hard work!

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

Absolutely! Papa was great, and I hope to still see him post here.

Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :

Thanks Pop, you've been awesome.

Posted by Black Fox (Member # 1986) on :

Thanks Papa Moose, you are most certainly an excellent man and father.

Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :

Thanks, Papa.

Posted by Phanto (Member # 5897) on :

Papa Moose - thanks.

Posted by Bella Bee (Member # 7027) on :

Yes, thanks for making this a nice place to lurk and occasionally post in! Much appreciated. [Smile]

Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :

*hums "To Sir With Love" (the old version, not the Glee one though that ones is good too)*

We love you PapaMoose and appreciate all you've done! Hope you still stick around and participate with us!

Posted by scholarette (Member # 11540) on :

Thanks papa! Hope we see you posting more in an unofficial capacity now!

Posted by scifibum (Member # 7625) on :

I admire the willingness to take on a hard job, and treat it as such.

Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :

[Hat]

Thanks Papa for all you've done for Hatrack.

Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :

Truly excellent work Papa. Don't be a stranger now!

Posted by Sterling (Member # 8096) on :

Hear, hear, here and everywhere. Your graciousness and gentle touch have been much appreciated, Papa Moose.

Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :

Thanks Papa!!

Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :

Thanks, Papa Moose! [Smile]

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Thank you, Papa!

Posted by Flaming Toad on a Stick (Member # 9302) on :

You rock, Papa.

Posted by advice for robots (Member # 2544) on :

Great job, Pops.

Posted by Geraine (Member # 9913) on :

Cheers Papa.

Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :

Merci Papa!

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

Thank you, all.

As many of you know, I and my family have been going through a season of change. This is another of those changes, but far from the greatest of them for us. Our future is rather uncertain right now, but either we'll land on our feet, or learn to walk on our hands.

I have loved and do love and will love Hatrack. It was essentially my introduction to the internet, so even if weren't wonderful, it would still hold a dear place in my heart.

Stepping down was a hard choice to make, but for me and for my family it's the right choice.

I'm not cutting any ties. I'm probably going to take some time off for a while, but mainly because so many other things are going on. I'll still be accessible through e-mail, even during my away time. And until I get all the landmarky info to JanitorBlade, I'll check in now and then to stay on top of that, too.

I've been honored to be the moderator here for the past five years. And I do believe that I'm leaving the mop in good hands. (Though the name "JanitorBlade" makes me think more squeegee than mop.)

--Pop

Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :

Some of us like bending over for prolonged periods of time trying to make sure one tiny stain is taken care of, at the expense of the rest of the floor. [Wink]

Posted by T:man (Member # 11614) on :

Thanks Papa [Big Grin]

Although I don't post all that much, the small interaction I have had with you has been very enjoyable!

Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :

Thanks Papa! You will be missed.

Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :

Thanks, Pop! I wish you good luck with everything.

Posted by Achilles (Member # 7741) on :

Papa Moose is back! Right ON!

Posted by Drifter (Member # 11958) on :

Thank you. Hatrack has been an enjoyable experience largely because of you. You will be missed

Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :

Thanks for helping to make Hatrack the wonderful place that it is, Papa!

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

quote:
Originally posted by BlackBlade:
Some of us like bending over for prolonged periods of time trying to make sure one tiny stain is taken care of, at the expense of the rest of the floor.

....not gonna TOUCH that one.....

[Wink]

Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :

Thanks, Pop. [Smile]

Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :

Thanks for your efforts here, Pop. They are very appreciated.

Posted by cmc (Member # 9549) on :

Here's my 'not for nothing'...

I was pretty dumb one day. I started a stupid thread, and Pop called me on it. I'm glad he did. It was a thread I'd started in a moment where I failed to stop and think. His 'reprimand' made me think in larger scales than just hatrack. i realized that the thinking that went in to even starting that thread was failed! thinking. I still feel a little bashful about it - a little embarassed - but am glad that I was called out for it, because I'm sure I grew from the experience.

This probably sounds a little ridiculous to be typing about, but it's what I thought of when I read this thread, after a long day with kids. And then a long night of kids who don't want to stay asleep.

Thanks for all you do, Papa Moose - and here's hoping for a good resolution for whatever you all are going through!

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Well done, and a heartfelt thank-you. [Smile]

Hobbes

Posted by Alcon (Member # 6645) on :

Thanks Pop! You did the best anyone humanly could with the moderation here. Sorry your giving up the mop, and good luck with your trials and travails elsewhere. Hope to still see you around!

Posted by Tammy (Member # 4119) on :

Thank you.

[Smile]

Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :

All the best to you and your family, Papa. [Smile]

Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :

Many thanks and best of luck!

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

Thank you, Papa Moose.