Blog Break

"For personal reasons, I needed to go.

There are those that will understand and others who will not.

My friends and I will keep in touch.

Please respect my wishes.

I know what I am doing.

Hugs and kisses

Kelly"

Many of you (like me) have been concerned about the lovely Kiki. Here's a snippet of news from her:

As you know i came from the Hospital only last week, feeling week and a bit sad about what they diagnosed me, but iºm fighting it, plus i'm recovering, yet, but yes at home now doing the treatments at home too..well some i need to go to the Hosp. to do them.

That's why i haven't blogged, and yet after arrived from the Hospital , because i'm recovering, a bit down BUT yes now i start to feel stronger. Though today i have to be seen by a Doctor at 8ham.
Anyway lets hope i don't need ops.

PS. I forgot my pw for log in, but soon iºl ask them another because i would like and want to re'start blog again now i can. Lots kisses and ((((((( HUGS )))))))

Kiki

Message to Kiki - we're all looking forward to seeing you blogging again.

Marian x

I've been trimming my friends' list as it was getting rather long. I have generally deleted bloggers who I haven't been in touch with recently. This seems the fairest way of keeping my list at a manageable number.

If you've been deleted and still want to be included please send me an invitation.

Marian

I've been asked to post another farewell post:

Marian, I left my goodbye note, thanking my friends on blogbreak, but as I deleted the entire blog, my note has gone as well. Could you post a short message? 'Shoelaces' (sillyme.blog) has come undone. I am sorry. I shall miss everything and everyone here.

x

CUT AND PASTED FROM A BLOGGERS BLOG

"i couldn't find the blog community
for letting people know your takeing a

leave of absence

but i am
i was tottering on it
and now my minds made up

thanks you for being my mates
god i wish you all well
with my whole heart

youve been there for me

but i fucked it all up

and i know its time to go now

so to anyone who left coz of me ~~you know who you are~~ come back to your friends

i'll

leave this up for a few days then

this blog will blow up

and i promise i wont come back

.
.
.
.
backs out with tail between her legs"

'Salt on my fingers salt in my cuts
Salt on my face and salt in my guts'

Goodbye.

Bye, maybe for years, maybe for ever.

Rock out wif ya cock out,

Hebburndelboy-aka-Davie.

To go.

Alice - no longer in Wonderland.

Hi.

But will still update info re the Edinburgh meet.

Ena was a funny blogger but she has been very quiet over the past couple of months. Her blogs were still there, though.

The only way I noticed that she has left BCUK is because she transfered ownership of the FatFighters blog to me.

Too bad that she's gone without a word. Hope she's alright.

Or does anyone know more than me?

But the question is,did somebody ever notice i was here
Will be back soon. Be good.

My head hurts. Too much going on and I'm just not that happy.

So I'm having a break for a bit.

Back soon.

x

Following the comments on Mariannes post about bloggers that burn I thought I owed an explanation as a serial blog deleter myself - to be fair I won't lose contact with my friends and have remained as a member of my groups on the whole, my dear friend jenray has kindly agreed to babysit Artemis Art for me for the time being.

Why did I delete my blog?

Certainly not to get attention, in fact one of the reasons I didn't post here is because I felt it would seem like that's exactly what I was trying to do.

I genuinely didn't feel that people would take much notice and I wanted to just go quietly, remaining unsure whether to return to blogging properly or just maintain my friendships and stay as a member of my groups.

I have been with buk now for quite a long time (2 years?) and have burned more than one blog -partly because sometimes I feel I have outgrown them and it's a kind of metamorphosis, a transformation and changing my blog is like beginning all over again which for me is quite nice, necessary even, it's probably just in my nature, i also change houses quite a lot, but not husbands

This time there were other reasons - To give the reasons why would not be appropriate, I did have conversations with particular friends about why and was advised to think about it and so, yes, I guess deleting was a knee jerk reaction this time around. It has been a difficult year for all kinds of reasons and sometimes people are unable or unwilling to go public with certain aspects of their lives so I don't like to judge others too harshly and of course my take on this is mine alone I have no idea why others do delete and then leave without a goodbye but I guess they have their reasons, we don't know and can't make assumptions. I am posting here because marianne has asked for explanations and this is mine for what it's worth. I am deeply sorry if anyone felt let down because I deleted my blog -like I say I'm still here although I almost disappeared into the ether until a friend asked me to re-consider -I think to be honest that to assume that anyone would take much notice would seem incredibly arrogant of me, in my mind other people have their own lives to consider and wouldn't necessarily give me or my blog a second thought -and why should they?
In short it has not been a great year, and I'm sure for others to and maybe that is one reason some have gone without warning. I have not been my usual self, there are many things I don't wish to talk about and to be honest I feel like an idiot, a complete prat for deleting yet another blog. But...I know my friends will understand and make allowances for that and forgive me for being so irrational lately. I still keep popping in and making comments on some of my friends blogs, but I can't stay logged in for more than a few seconds although it's been better today so hopefuly this comment will make it onto buk!

Hugs x

Right let's try and understand what makes bloggers burn their blogs?

He was here this morning...

Hi everybody
Does anyone here know why Usksider isn't blogging?
A few of us have noticed that he hasn't blogged for a while.
There is probably some very good reason but it would be nice to know that he is OK.

I've received the following message which I've been asked to post on "Blog Break".

Thank you Lonemum for letting everyone know that you're OK.

Hello Loveys.....Lonemum-as-was here....
Sorry to disappear so rudely and without any warning.....I completely and utterly flipped out over something going on here and went into self destruct mode and the blog got it.......................I actually felt like completely self-obliterating............ but knew that wasn't a good idea..........y'know the one......
Needless to say the great flip out was to do with Tinks................I am ok now....but I'm not sure what is going on in Tink's head .......am kind of thinking "Anything might happen" which is somewhat nerve-wracking....plus I've got to put up two shows this Thursday and haven't finished ANYTHING so have been manically working in between tip toeing round the girl and so on.........
Hope you are all well and I'm thinking of you lots and popping in to have a wee nosey in me tea breaks but not had much head space to know what to say just now..................but realised if I don't say SORRY for disappearing now it might just drift and drift..........
Take care and big love to y'all, I am missing you........and maybe when this week's panic is over I'll come back re-invented......
Lonemum-as-was
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Note to bloggers - please pass this news on!

Has anyone any news of either Kiki or Ed?

Leaving for obvious reasons. It's a shame as I made a lot of friends on here and don't feel I can stay as there is a very sour taste left in my mouth aftger the past few days...lots of love and happiness to my friends

Hello, this is just to say that I have deleted a couple of friends from my blog lists recently and that is purely due to there being no activity whatsoever for a very, very long time, it also has to be said there was never any real connection, nothing personal but perhaps different interests etc, if you decide to start blogging again I would love you to invite me again hope all is well x

This is me time
To do what I gotta do
So please just let me be
I've always been there for you

Yes it's me time
I owe you no apology
You've had nearly all I've got
Now I must be on my way
Because it's me time
I just wanna be on my own
I'll do what's best for me
So I need to be left alone

Yes this is me time
I just need to do some thinking
Some peace and tranquility
You know I won't be drinking
For it's me time
You can't see it in my eyes
I need some time for me
I've always avoided goodbyes

This is me time
I can deal with the physical pain
It can't really hurt me
I think I'm just staying sane
This is just me time
I've gotta think of number one
Instead of everyone else
To undo all the knots I've done

I just need some me time
Do things I feel I need to do
I've nothing left to give
It isn't me this time it's you.
I need my me time
I am trying to make you understand
That it's not easy being me
So with a virtual wave of my hand

this is me time,
time for just myself
I'll be in touch some day
when I'm in better health
This has to be me time

NotNorm has had to be removed for technical reasons. Please do not mourn his passing for he still lives on in my mind (which is where he resided in any case!)

Because of non-existent email notifications I have had to try using a different email address, and the easiest way to do it was to use one that I hardly ever use. this could be embarrassing because I receive some of my rather more interesting emails through this address.

The furious ferret has deleted his friends list but kept the blog open for me to post our kind of music. He may be back sometime in the future, but I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you.

Just to let you know that I will be deleting "Arnica's" friends list but not the "myplace2" blog.

Part of a message from sara-d.

I’m closing my blog. That’s it finished!

Why?

I love my blog friends but I don’t have the time unfortunately. I believe in priorities and I think I’ve just got them in order....I only wish that it hadn’t taken something so dreadfully sad to make me realise....

I know I’ve done this loads of times and come back but it isn’t attention seeking or on a whim. Each time my blogging has been less and less and blogland has changed, a lot of my good friends and lots of good bloggers have gone, and those that are still here I can still read when I have a Quiet Moment....which takes me right back to the very beginning.....

So I’m concentrating on my family.

Toodle Pip...............

sara-d

Wishing Sara and her family every happiness.

Does anyone know why Antlady has not been blogging for nearly two weeks? I've sent her a message, but no reply. I know that she gets bad headaches from time to time, and can't blog then.
If anyone knows why Antlady69 has not been on BCUK recently, please leave a comment. Thank you for reading this.

This from Frankofyle:

Merci et adieu

I’m on my bike. History.

Why?

Two reasons.

Firstly, I can’t hack the idea of that wrecking crew continuing to drop in whenever they feel like it and seeing what I’m up to.

They’re like shit on your shoe. You can’t see it but you know it’s there. Stinking. And it won’t go away.

Yeah, I know. Ignore ‘em.

Tried that. Didn’t work.

Used to think of Georgie and co. whenever I started writing. But now it’s those wreckers. And when that happens, it changes everything. Everything.

Secondly, I’ve come to the end of this story. Done the beginning and middle. All I needed was a suitable end. And suddenly there it was. Ain’t a particularly happy ending but, hell, that’ll do me.

As for writing, been there, done it. Got the book and the blog. Don’t think I’ll miss it. But if I do, I guess I can always start a new blog somewhere else. Anonymously, of course. Let you know.

What else can I say?

Thanks for taking the time to read my blog and adding your comments. Thanks also for allowing me into your private blogworlds. Much appreciated.

Been an interesting experience.

Time to call it a day and get on with painting a few walls and tiling that shower. And my oil paints and easel are around here somewhere…

Au revoir!

Is your friends' list unmanageable?

Now there's a solution.

It's as easy as ABC!

A. Go to the Blog Break Blog.
B. Write a post stating your intention.
C. "Tag" your message with your username.

Then you can go ahead and trim your list. If you've removed someone who still wants to be on your list they can then re-invite you to be their friend.

This system works both ways. If you discover that one of your friends has disappeared from your list go to the Blog Break Blog and look for their username in the "tags" list. Click on their username and you should find a message from that person.

Please circulate this information to all your blogfriends.

Thank you.

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Splitrail/Split?

If so, please let us know.

Dafter would like to let her friends know that she has relocated.

This is/was her last post.

"You don't have to be daft to blog here but it helps!"

Significant Others

We all possess significant others, folk we value beyond the norm, people who make our lives worthwhile, without whom little makes sense. For years, for me, my dad primarily filled this role, being numero uno amongst those who mattered. But now he’s dead a mere two remain, namely wife Kathy plus Harry my brother.

Okay, you might think, obvious stuff, but early this morning whilst gazing at stars something occurred to me I’d not before realised. In particular, that by some quirk of fate they serve opposite functions. One good, one bad, so to speak.

My dubious reasoning, by the way, followed the classic flat line questions used to uncover significant others. Namely, if you win a million pounds - who’s the first person you tell? Or, conversely. You’re diagnosed with a terminal illness - who’s the first person ditto? In truth, my response to self surprised me.

Kathy to first, brother to second, and now I’m sat here wondering why. The obvious thought would be a desire to make Kathy happy and whenever possible spare her distress. But, logically, that would mean the reverse for Harry, an idea dismissed as a total non starter.

Not, of course, that I really care. In truth, as far as I'm concerned, things are what they are regardless of reason, and everything else is pure self indulgence. Well, possibly. Oh, and my point, assuming that is that I have one, I’m taking a break from blogging. I’ve served a year. It’s more than enough. I may be gone some time!

But his eagle-eye will be watching!

Sorry Kevin I know you put a cross in the "no publicity" box! [just let me know if you want this post deleting or editing]

I hope you won't torch your blog and will return after your break.

I don't know where to start.

Marian

Cut and pasted from Usksider's blog.

Occasionally in life we all have to undertake tasks we'd rather not do; this is one of those times.

It is with considerable regret I inform you that one of my oldest blog chums has decided to call it a day and hang up his keyboard; I refer to that doyen of Yorkshire wit, Grumpybloke.

Those among you who know GB will undoubtedly miss his presence here as much as I will and I’m sure you’d want to join me in wishing David all the very best for the future.

Take care GB old mate; gone but not forgotten.

So Grumpybloke, if you're looking in, there are a few farewell messages on Usksider's posting and I'm sure some more comments will follow here.

This is a copy of an idea recently suggested to BCUK which has prompted this new group blog.

This idea was prompted by this:

I Will Miss You
by GoingSomewhere @ Sunday, 09. Mar, 2008 - 19:47:38
I found out this morning that Lindow has burnt his blog, and as far as I know without even a word of farewell or explanation, although thinking about it now, he did say he might do so a little while back. I was already feeling rather fragile and this disappearance of someone I was really fond of has not helped to make me feel any better.

And backed up by this:

The World of Blog may be a virtual world, but the emotions we feel here are real enough. We become involved more closely with people we never meet (apart from those of us who go to Blog Meets) than those we are actually in contact with in real life. So many secrets, so many emotional outpourings. And I'm thinking, I don't know if I can take it any more - if I can take the wrenches involved in each parting. Of course, it isn't like this with everyone who goes, but there have been some people here of whom I have become really, really fond and when they go, I miss them so much. Lindow is the latest in quite a line now. I'm feeling very vulnerable at this time and blogging is becoming a negative activity for me, so I think I'm going to have to go myself. This isn't to say that I won't be back, because almost certainly I shall, but I just have to move away for now at least.

This is your blog please use it