Ship of Fools: Time for shore-leave: Gamaliel bows out for now

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Posted by Gamaliel (# 812) on :

Brothers and sisters. It's time I bowed out for some shore-leave. I won't leave the Ship entirely but I will fast from it for a while.

I owe a lot to people here and I have a lot of time for all of you, even those I clash with regularly.

I meant to 'fast' from the Ship during Lent but didn't. So I'm going to do so now.

I won't go into detail but I've started seeing a 'spiritual director' and even though they didn't 'tell' me to do this or anything of the kind, I felt a sense of confirmation (yes, EE, some 'experience if you like, but based on lots of other criteria and not simply a gut instinct [Biased]

) that I ought to give the Boards a rest for a bit.

This is going to require some will power and may be difficult - particularly when there're discussions about events in my old home-town etc and when I patently like the sound of my own voice.

But there is a time for silence.

And this is it for me.

I may browse but will aim not to post. If you want to bid me a decent shore-leave or even (justifiably) tell me where to get off, please feel free but I feel that I need to discipline myself not to get drawn into online chat for the time being.

If I have offended anyone, I apologise.

And I will be back (whether or not your find that a good prospect or not).

But in the meantime, God bless the Ship and all who sail in her.

May God bless and keep you all.

Posted by TomOfTarsus (# 3053) on :

The peace of Christ to you. Enjoy your land-lubbing!

Tom

Posted by MrsBeaky (# 17663) on :

Oh! As a newcomer to the ship, I'd just like to say I've enjoyed your posts and I'll miss you.
Hope your time away is more fruitful than you could ever have dreamt it would be...
Every blessing

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

Not a "flounce" but a "stroll". [Biased]

May good things come of it, and may you return refreshed. [Votive]

ETA: you do realize that you've posted in Purg instead of All Saints? I know Purg is your native board but still.... [Two face]

[ 13. May 2013, 17:22: Message edited by: Lyda*Rose ]

Posted by Komensky (# 8675) on :

Pax!

K.

Posted by Enoch (# 14322) on :

Wishing you all the best. I for one, will miss your posts, which to my mind, have a lot of good sense in them.

Posted by The Rhythm Methodist (# 17064) on :

I'll really miss your posts, Gamaliel - make it a short break! [Waterworks]

Posted by Kyzyl (# 374) on :

Good luck. Hope your break goes well.

Posted by Golden Key (# 1468) on :

[Votive]

and best wishes.

From what you've said, might be worth trying an occasional fast from *reading* the Ship, too. Go for a walk, look at some flowers, or read the XKCD site and some of its affiliates.
[Smile]

Posted by Doublethink (# 1984) on :

This is not a purgatory thread.

Doublethink
Purgatory Host

Posted by Barnabas62 (# 9110) on :

Enjoy your time out, Phil. Looks like a timely move. Hope to see you around.

Posted by Sioni Sais (# 5713) on :

Enjoy your time out: I'm sure you have good reasons. Good to see you will be lurking so we won't forget you.

Posted by Emendator Liturgia (# 17245) on :

Enjoy your time ashore - just remember to give time for your sea-legs to adjust!

Pax!

Posted by Boogie (# 13538) on :

I wish you a happy shore leave, Gamaliel. Be sure to skim past a Certain Person's post if you are lurking!

Come back when you are ready, refreshed and revitalised.

[Votive]

Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :

Blessings on you in your break

Posted by goperryrevs (# 13504) on :

l8rs dude

Posted by Cara (# 16966) on :

Have a good break, and I look forward to seeing you back again when the time is right.

I always enjoy your posts, which you call "sitting-on-the-fence"--ish sometimes, but I call "seeing both sides of the question with wisdom and maturity."

(Maybe because I too love the top of that fence!!)

Posted by Nicodemia (# 4756) on :

I will miss you - but enjoy your break, and return refreshed, revitalised and everything else you wish for.

Posted by hatless (# 3365) on :

Cheers, Gamaliel! Enjoy the break, and enjoy having been able to make the decision to have one. May it feel like a gift to yourself.

Posted by Oferyas (# 14031) on :

Blessings and good wishes from me too.
Look forward to seeing you back when the time is right.

Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :

We're not overly fond of farewell threads here on the Ship and this one has run for just under 24 hours so I shall close it now.

Blessings and peace Gamaliel.

Thread closed.

WW
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