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by Edward Nudelman
Member since:
January 17, 2006

Ed Nudelman Leaving Gather

June 22, 2009 02:30 PM EDT
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It is with great sadness that I announce to all my friends and faithful readers here on Gather that it's time for me to go.  I'm making a clean break, so you won't be finding any more of my poems here.  I'll leave up the last one posted, plus all my articles on poetry written while I was with Gather Essentials for a week or so.  There are many reasons, but, for the most part, I need to concentrate on writing and putting together my poems for publication.  Posting them in an online community such as Gather has been great fun for me, and I've learned a great deal form so many of you.  But it gets a bit complicated when you're trying to submit and produce books.

I would love to keep in touch with anyone who's interested.  You just need to subscribe to my poetry blog, Thirteen Blackbirds, found here:  Thirteen Blackbirds

Also, if you'd like to keep up with my poetry publications, just let me know by emailing me at:  enudelman@msn.com

My first book of poetry is now available from the publishers, Pudding House Publications; you can order it from them directly (Pudding House Publication/81 Shadymere Lane/ Columbus, OH 43213) or, for a limited time, order from me and I'll inscribe a copy for you ($14 ppd).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finally, let me just thank all my friends here, too numerous to mention, and I don't even want to try to single out anyone in particular.  It's been a great experience, and I do hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Edward D. Nudelman

Beverly, MA

enudelman@msn.com

Nudelman's Poetry Blog

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Comments: 108

Nyota *Star* Jun 22, 2009, 2:32pm EDT

I understand, Ed. I will continue to follow you! Happy writing!

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Sheryl L. Jun 22, 2009, 2:34pm EDT

Good luck with your writings!

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Donna S. Jun 22, 2009, 2:34pm EDT

Best wishes

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Dr. Ashok Saxena Jun 22, 2009, 2:35pm EDT

Iwish u great success as an author u can email ur success dr.ashoksaxena@gmail.com

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Shannon W Jun 22, 2009, 2:36pm EDT

I wish you all the best.

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Rose H. Jun 22, 2009, 2:36pm EDT

The best of luck to you, Edward!

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Beth G. Jun 22, 2009, 2:38pm EDT

I'm sorry to see you go, as your poems on gather have been wonderful. Good luck to you!

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~Sia McKye~ Jun 22, 2009, 2:38pm EDT

I wish you the best Edward. Especially with your new publications. I understand the need to direct your time and energy in this project. :-)

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Pam S. Jun 22, 2009, 2:40pm EDT

Good bye and good luck to you.

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Carol P. Jun 22, 2009, 2:40pm EDT

Gonna miss you but I completely understand. Good luck, not that you will need it. You are a very talented writer and poet. It has been an honor to know you.

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Edward Nudelman Jun 22, 2009, 2:41pm EDT

... I AM READING... THIS GOING TO BE DIFFICULT TO READ, I CAN TELL

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Atticus *. Jun 22, 2009, 2:42pm EDT

Best wishes Ed. I'll be following your Blog. Thanks for being such an inspirational figure and poet to admire.

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Nancy Silveria Jun 22, 2009, 2:43pm EDT

I don't think I had the pleasure of reading your work when I was here last, but I wish you well. :)

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Bunny B. Jun 22, 2009, 2:46pm EDT

Good luck and best wishes.

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Ginger C. Jun 22, 2009, 2:46pm EDT

Sad to see you leave Gather, but I will follow your blog also, good luck with your book!

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mary bryant Jun 22, 2009, 2:46pm EDT

Good luck with your writings. I will be watching for your book.

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John Doyle Jun 22, 2009, 2:47pm EDT

Best of everything Ed.  It has been a lot of fun

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A. F. Stewart Jun 22, 2009, 2:49pm EDT

Good luck with your writing and best wishes .

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Faith H. Jun 22, 2009, 2:54pm EDT

Thanks for all your guidance in my early days here, Ed.  Good luck!

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Lona Herling Jun 22, 2009, 2:54pm EDT

Good luck with your writings .and best wishes.

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Holly C. Jun 22, 2009, 2:56pm EDT

Good luck. I should probably be focusing on other things too.

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Ali Hussein Lopez Jun 22, 2009, 2:57pm EDT

Good luck to you Ed, and happy writing.  You have a gift, keep using it.

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Ann M. (Site Scryer) Jun 22, 2009, 2:59pm EDT

Good luck, Ed.  I think you were the first person to send me a friend request when I joined!

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donna f. Jun 22, 2009, 3:08pm EDT

Good luck to you ed. You were one of my first gather pals, and while I may not have always read your poetry, know that I hold you and your talent near to my heart. I will keep an eye on the local book signings in the future, asd I'm sure you will be doing many of them as your success skyrockets.

Good Luck, my friend.

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William D. Jun 22, 2009, 3:08pm EDT

Best Wishes.  You will do well.

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lynn a. Jun 22, 2009, 3:08pm EDT

Good luck.  I wish you all good things and much joy with your writing.

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Nora Davenport Jun 22, 2009, 3:08pm EDT

I'm so sorry to learn you're leaving Gather......your poetry is wonderful, just wonderful......good look to you with all your future endeavors!

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Ron B. Jun 22, 2009, 3:10pm EDT

Sent you snail mail today...    You are truly a poet.

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Richard B. Jun 22, 2009, 3:14pm EDT

You take care.

I wish you well, and thanks for the poems

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X Tabber Jun 22, 2009, 3:16pm EDT

Bye Ed.  Write right with all your might.

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Kathryn E. Jun 22, 2009, 3:16pm EDT

Hey Eddie,

 

Well, you and I will always be in touch; all, we have known each other for 3 and 1/2 years already, having joined this joint within days of each other.

 

I look forward to buying NIGHT FIRES.............

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Vivian P. Jun 22, 2009, 3:16pm EDT

Many Blessings in life

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William Dotani Jun 22, 2009, 3:17pm EDT

I wish you well. When something of joy becomes a chore, then it is time to leave.

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Carrie Marie P. Jun 22, 2009, 3:29pm EDT

Good luck with your endeavors.  :)

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Sharon P. Jun 22, 2009, 3:30pm EDT

We'll miss you, but I can't blame you if it's time to press on. Wish you the very best of luck Ed.

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Sandy F. Jun 22, 2009, 3:32pm EDT

I will be ordering NIGHT FIRES soon.  From you, of course, I want it signed to prove I knew you when......

Best of luck, you are right to make this decision.  See you on the blog.

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Chas Andrews Jun 22, 2009, 3:43pm EDT

sorry to see you go. best of luck, man.

 

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Elise w. Jun 22, 2009, 3:55pm EDT

The Internet, alone, can eat up so much of a person's time, so I completely understand why you're choosing to get off the bus and walk.  The bus only goes where the driver takes you.  If you're walking, you can go wherever you choose.  It's your journey and one only you can take.  I hope you find your destination to be as rewarding as you imagine.  :-)

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Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Jun 22, 2009, 4:06pm EDT

Going to miss seeing you but I understand.  Good luck to you

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Boris G. Jun 22, 2009, 4:08pm EDT

Gather won't be the same without you Ed, but I'm glad that we can keep in contact with one another through other channels.  Best of luck with your poetry book and I know that there will be many more poetry books to come!

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carolyn b. Jun 22, 2009, 4:11pm EDT

Do what is best for you

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golds g. Jun 22, 2009, 4:16pm EDT

sad to see you go hope you succed greatly with all your publishings

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Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Jun 22, 2009, 4:27pm EDT

Bye Ed. Good luck.

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Glenn T. Jun 22, 2009, 4:32pm EDT

You've been a formidable teacher to countless numbers of students and friends at this site.  May you prosper in your new venture with the knowledge that your work will continue to touch many lives through the power of the written word.  Thanks, Ed, for instituting a library of stellar poems, each one an inspired gift of immense character and considerable perception.

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Natalie Neal Whitefield Jun 22, 2009, 4:43pm EDT

Happy trails, Edward. We're all very proud of your accomplishments and appreciate everything you've shared with us over the past few years. We've learned so many things from you about expressing ourselves in words, and many more things that words cannot even come close to saying. "Thank you" is the best that I can do!

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Beaker (just Beaker) Jun 22, 2009, 4:56pm EDT

I'll always remember you and your work. Maybe someday we can give a reading together!

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Edward Nudelman Jun 22, 2009, 4:57pm EDT

Thanks so much for these great comments, and I remember nearly everyone above; of course, I have made some very close friends here, some having met in person when we used to have those quirky reunions (Kathryn.... nudge, nudge!)... and by the way, you're comment, Kathryn, made me realize, IT HAS BEEN 3 1/2 years... omg, it's true.  I came on very nearly at the same time as Kathyrn, and many of you above (John Walter, Nathan and many before that!).  I remember back in early 2006 we thought Gather would change the world.  In fact, it probably has, in its own way.  After all, the world is you and me, right?

   

Kathryn E. Jun 22, 2009, 5:01pm EDT

I was going to comment even beofre I sawe my name. Are you saying I am "quirky"...?

 

No. You said the reunion was "quirky." It was and a lot of fun. How those 3 and 1/2 years have FLOWN...

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H M. Jun 22, 2009, 5:05pm EDT

best wishes to you!

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Sue * Jun 22, 2009, 5:15pm EDT

I certainly understand where you are coming from. Thanks so much for making me see poetry differently when I first came to Gather. I read your tribute to Molly on the blog (but couldn't comment) and now that my own pup is 13, it was even more touching. I hope things have gone well with the new pup.

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Rachel W. Jun 22, 2009, 5:22pm EDT

Best of luck to you. Sorry to see you go but it seems to be the best choice for you. I hope you get everything you want in life. :)

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Christin Lore Weber Jun 22, 2009, 5:40pm EDT

Somehow I always thought that when I finally made my way back here, I'd find you.

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zale orcid Jun 22, 2009, 5:41pm EDT

good luck ed i love you. do it

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Anne Marie A. Jun 22, 2009, 5:41pm EDT

I wish you great success with your poetry publications.  You were a great gather asset!

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Susan Budig Jun 22, 2009, 5:46pm EDT

Hey man, it's a good thing to keep moving...and grooving to your own music.  Poets never die, but watch them fall from bad to verse.

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Gloria C. Jun 22, 2009, 6:03pm EDT

I wish you the best.

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Wilma M. Jun 22, 2009, 6:07pm EDT

Best of luck in the future. You were one of my earliest connections here.  I haven't been around too much lately myself.

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April H. Jun 22, 2009, 6:14pm EDT

You will be sadly missed here at gather, and it will be hard to go through a week when your poetry no longer putss a smile on my face when I gather, But When I need a puick me up I will drop into your blog, good luck with your books, maybe someday I can say I knew you when!

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MaryBeth W. Jun 22, 2009, 6:28pm EDT

I'll miss you but a very exciting reason! Best oof luck!!

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Jennifer F. Jun 22, 2009, 6:30pm EDT

Good luck to you!  You've been a huge help to me here and a very big inspiration.

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Debby C. Jun 22, 2009, 6:31pm EDT

Oh Ed, we will miss you dearly.  GOod luck and happiest of life !!

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August Lady Jun 22, 2009, 6:56pm EDT

I remember Molly's story ;( Best of luck to you!

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Joyce ("Site Cheshire Kitteh") L. Jun 22, 2009, 8:01pm EDT

Good luck, Ed.  Be in good health and cheer always.

Signed,

The little Computer Bunny

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Ann Weaver Hart Jun 22, 2009, 8:21pm EDT

Best wishes and good luck!

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Dorothy H. Jun 22, 2009, 10:27pm EDT

Wishing you much success 9n all your endeavors, and many wonderful adventures, too.

Sorry to see you go.

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John Philipp Jun 22, 2009, 10:40pm EDT

Ed, the best of luck in your new endeavors and thank you for all the wonderful words and explanations of poetry.

I've started writing a few of my own recently. Something I thought would never happen. I'm blaming you.

Take care.

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Sandra T. Jun 22, 2009, 11:10pm EDT

Sorry to see you go.  Best wishes to you!

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Carol Roach Jun 23, 2009, 12:01am EDT

ed please, please, please stay in touch with me too, you have been my rock and anchor just like Kathryn for quite some time now and I don;t want to lose your friendship, my email address is: winterose@videotron.ca

 

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Laura M. Jun 23, 2009, 12:19am EDT

Ed....from the moment I first read your work, I knew that you would

be an enormous spark in Gather's earliest goals to encourage gifted

writers to publish and educate and encourage each other through an

online vehicle. Gather has created long-lasting friendships and has also

been responsible for countless collections of original poetry and essays,

amongst which I will always count yours in the finest I have been gifted

to read. You created a magnetized following from the start and your exceptional

work and dedicated and enthusiastic efforts to help others have truly helped

create Gather's very finest presence. I applaud your new publishing efforts and thank

you for all of your support here for my v..e...r...y slowly maturing poetic

scribbles. Hugs to you....and I'll be a follower wherever you go.

 

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Charles A. B. Jun 23, 2009, 1:15am EDT

Ed, I'm going to miss you on gather.

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Aniko   Jun 23, 2009, 2:10am EDT

Good luck, Ed. I know what you mean about the complications for publication.

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tammy b. Jun 23, 2009, 3:32am EDT

that's so sad that you are leaving.  I enjoyed your poetry very much.  Wishing you the best.

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Monica Kennedy Jun 23, 2009, 6:29am EDT

Good luck, Ed.  May you find great success!

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Dave A. Jun 23, 2009, 8:45am EDT

Best wishes!

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John S. (arizona) Jun 23, 2009, 9:11am EDT

Best of luck Ed, I know you will do well. Take care now...

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Sy g. Jun 23, 2009, 9:22am EDT

Ed

All the best. I have always found your work and your life to be inspiring. I am confident that great success awaits you, and that you will look back on you Gather days with fondness. You have been a force here, and will not be forgotten. 

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M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Jun 23, 2009, 9:51am EDT

Blessings on all you do Ed, you are truly one of the best.  We'll all be following you, I'm sure.  Take care and the best of luck to you.

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Edward Nudelman Jun 23, 2009, 11:03am EDT

Thanks so much for all your well-wishes; Laura (M), you've been there from the start and been a constant source of encouragement.  Your art is just stunning, and your poetry has really shined as you continue to develop and mature as a poet

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Tom C. Jun 23, 2009, 11:18am EDT

And so it goes.

Congratulations, Ed, on Night Fires; I am looking forward to reading it as soon as I get my copy.  Your sometimes imposing figure here has been an inspiration for so many writers and your words of criticism, encouragement and praise have helped to guide that inspiration.  Thanks for all of it, and best of luck as you take your next steps.

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K D. Jun 23, 2009, 1:26pm EDT

Good luck and all the very best!

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blaine d. Jun 23, 2009, 2:34pm EDT

very best of luck!

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Barbary Chaapel Jun 23, 2009, 3:44pm EDT

 

Sunny Fields ahead for you, dear Ed. 

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Oxnard Oasis Jun 23, 2009, 4:43pm EDT

I'm not sure I understand exactly why you have to go, but I wish you luck.  Goodbye.

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Granny Janny H. Jun 23, 2009, 5:21pm EDT

bye bye

butterfly

I'll buy the book

by and by

inscribed by you

but I'll  not cry

nor say adieu

still

All at Gather

Will miss you!

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marie Pinschmidt Jun 23, 2009, 7:31pm EDT

Ed, so sorry to see you go, but I completely understand. As wonderful as Gather is, finding time to participate is a problem. I wish you the very best of future success and thank you for your words of encouragement.

www.paintings-prose-palmbeach.com

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Lonnie F. Jun 23, 2009, 11:39pm EDT

Many successes  to you  ,  sir.  Lonnie Ray Fowler

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vickey w Jun 23, 2009, 11:52pm EDT

Good Luck in the future Ed....

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Angela A. Jun 24, 2009, 12:13am EDT

I'm sad that you are leaving. But, understand why. I wish you luck and God speed friend.

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Sheila Deeth Jun 24, 2009, 12:31am EDT

You were my first ever gather friend. Sad to see you leave, but I'll continue to follow your blog.

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Georgiana S. Jun 24, 2009, 1:32am EDT

Check back for a look see now and again, you don't have to tell anyone and looking is free! LOL

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Edward Nudelman Jun 24, 2009, 7:12am EDT

Yes, I definitely will be checking back, Georgiana.  Thanks to all my friends here at Gather!

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Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Jun 24, 2009, 5:11pm EDT

I wish you all the best, Edward!

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Teresa A. Jun 24, 2009, 8:13pm EDT

Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta go!

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Karen W. Jun 24, 2009, 10:44pm EDT

Good Luck Edward!

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Chris Carlisle Jun 25, 2009, 9:47am EDT

Good luck Ed, but I'm afraid you're going to have a tough time leaving.  This place is like Hotel California, you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.

(cue awesome guitar solo outro).

Seriously though, good luck in your pursuits.

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Joel Carillet Jun 25, 2009, 1:11pm EDT

The very best to you, Ed.  Peace.

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Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Jun 26, 2009, 12:23am EDT

Good luck in your pursuits.

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Audrey F. Jun 27, 2009, 2:44am EDT

Gosh, it's been so long since we've been in touch, Ed.  I'm rarely at gather anymore myself as my life has gotten crazy busy (in a good way).  Sounds like things are going well if you are leaving Gather to focus more on your writing. :-)  All the best to you, Ed, in life and in everything you do.  Hugs.

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M C. Jun 27, 2009, 10:37pm EDT

The best to you in your endeavors.

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