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- People announcing their departure or return.
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Edited by GastonRabbit on Feb 10th 2023 at 3:48:36 AM
But If You Were Rabid And Bit Someone That Would Be A Crime Not That That Has Anything To Do With Anything Tzetze.
edited 29th Sep '09 4:04:39 PM by Zudak
ALMSIVI
I've tried leaving this place a few times. Just for short breaks. I was never successful. Hell, I'd still be on here all day every day if I had the time.
Also, there's nothing necessarily wrong with being emotionally invested in this place. However, I still understand what you mean, Blam. You shall be missed.
"I can't imagine what Hell will have in store, but I know when I'm there, I won't wander anymore."
Well, have fun while you're away Outta The BLAM!
As for me, I'm obliged to stay for the entirety of October, but I think after that I'll be taking a break from this site.
I'm probably going to show up even less around here when November comes. I'm joining the swim team and practices start on the second of that month. Said practices are 3 hours long.
Hexachordal Combinatorial
I figure, with how fast Updates moves, this would be a good place to mention that I managed to get my internet back.
Ecstasy is Sustained Intensity
Yay, Solstace!
"You fail to grasp the basic principles of mad science. Common sense would be cheating." - Narbonic
ALMSIVI
Oh, yeah, after I'm done directing my show, I then actually have to do my job for the musical at my school, so I might not be on as much. Busy doing important lights stuff.
"I can't imagine what Hell will have in store, but I know when I'm there, I won't wander anymore."
Hexachordal Combinatorial
Lights are very important, you know. I know, at least.
Ecstasy is Sustained Intensity
ALMSIVI
Oh, I do know. I've been doing them for a few years, after all.
I still think it's funny I got a trophy for being the best techie when I'm actually a horrible techie.
"I can't imagine what Hell will have in store, but I know when I'm there, I won't wander anymore."
I'm back from Retreat! Did you guys miss me?
Shop Owner
You retreated?
resident moonatic
I've come crawling back. That was quick, right? Due to complications of mono, the last (?) days in the hospital have been... unpleasant so I'm definitely in need of some cheering up. Here's the best place for it. 
Did I miss anything big?
You're looking for this person.
Shop Owner
Welcome back, BLAM.
Your Worth is 50 Yen!
We missed you. 
resident moonatic
Thanks guys! I see others have returned (namely Solstace and Lizard Bite and Bobby G) in my absense. Yay!
I'm going to be gone friday, saturday, and sunday. Camping/church retreat.
"You fail to grasp the basic principles of mad science. Common sense would be cheating." - Narbonic
ALMSIVI
I'm going to my state's capital/ the university I plan on going to Friday after school. I'll be back Sunday.
"I can't imagine what Hell will have in store, but I know when I'm there, I won't wander anymore."
vigilantly taxonomish
I never actually went away. I've been stuck home with a cold since Monday, so I've been around quite a lot.
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I think I shall take a week's break.
If I am here before then for anything less than an emergency that would flat-out REQUIRE you all—or to announce further news—please drive me away with pitchforks and torches.
Thank you.
Your Worth is 50 Yen!
Awww, Charlatan. D:
月を見るたび思い出せ
Not being distracted by TV Tropes permits me to do badly-needing-of-doing things. Like actually making material for my liveblog instead of reading other people's liveblogs.
Irony will kill me some day, I know it.
Take care, Charlatan.
But Dogs Are Not A Crime, Zudak.
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