I have really enjoyed my time on 365, made a lot of friends and learnt quite a lot but I am sorry to say that I am not happy with the way my project is going and feel it would be best to take a break.
Some Stats:
- I have posted 695 photos since I started Jan 1st 2012
- I have a huge 399 followers and I would like to thank you all
- I have chosen to follow 425 people over the past 15 months and I thank you all for you inspiration
- I have FAV'd 540 of your shots and having just looked through them, I still love them all.
Enjoy what you do, I may pop by and have a look now and then but I can't do this every day any more.
So it's good night from me and good night from the sock draw.
Omg..... The end of an era..... But I can understand what you are feeling, it's a huge commitment every day and am not always sure it progresses our photography as there isn't much time to spend on any one area of learning.... Your humour and enthusiasm has been wonderful to share, and you're always so good at commenting and replying.... Enjoy your 'retirement' and we'll look forward to seeing you when you drop in.....
Ohhh! I have enjoyed looking in on your project and participating in the March word. Also thank you for your comments on my photos. Cheers and goodnight from me.
Oh, I do so hate goodbyes. It's been a pleasure and inspiration to spend time with you on 365. Thank you for your views, comments, and guidance. Best wishes as you move on to enjoy other activities.
PS...I have so enjoyed the challenge of your monthly words. They brought a creative focus to those days where everything I saw seemed so mundane. Thank you for all the time you gave to us.
You leaving is like the world ending but I do understand. I have not posted photos in a while but have stopped by to view and comment. I will miss the daily smiles your photos give me :)
Thank you for the encouragement you have given to the newbies! What are we going to do now?!! I'm just about to buy little people and everything!!......I do hope you'll stop by now and then for a look around! Thanks again!!
:0( so sad. You were one of the first people to follow me and have been a constant source of happiness and entertainment. You will be missed my friend.
I agree with @kazzaj I don't think anyone can give up on 365. And to say you're not happy with the way the project is going when you produce such fantastic photos. I've only been following you for 2 weeks and already I'd really miss you.
Ha ha - if it's an April Fool then well done and if its not, then you will be missed for your humorous shots and your great work putting the monthly words together.
Bulldog, I am with all the sentiments above, your lists are so great and make my brain work to find a suitable image. I am sincerely hoping that @Kazzaj has got it right and you are April Fooling us!!!!
I am so sad that you are leaving us, I think many of us feel the same. I have to say this site will just not be the same without you. Please pop by from time to time ...... Oh hang on, is this an April Fools?? I really hope so but if not take care I will miss you :(
Either way Bulldog it doesn't hurt to say that in my short time on 365 I have really enjoyed your photos and your great humour. Thanks for entertaining me.
Oh no, one of your followers has dropped out.... did he unfollow you in view of your imminent demise (of sorts?)
(Reading the above reminds me of the line that 'folk say such nice things at funerals what a shame we miss our own by just a few days).!
Now you know we love you Graham. Nobody said 'good riddance'.... :)
hmmmmm....sure hope it's a joke....but you didn't tag it with the words...you are an inspiration to us all to look outside the box Graham...enjoy the break, hope you come back.
I am hoping this is your April Fool's joke - I have loved seeing your daily shots and am so thankful I found your challenge when I started - you have made the journey such fun!! No I can't believe its the end!! If you are taking a break - come back soon as we will all miss you!!
Not sure if this is an April Fools or not but if not I will definitely miss you but can understand I am also finding it harder & harder to post a shot, haven't done a daily shot since I finished my first year but am finding it hard to even do a weekly shot sometimes!
Bulldog - you are VERY BAD, I am SO glad I did not see this until after you had confessed. I can honestly say it would have cast a little cloud over my day .... there, that's my confession! I am such an old softie! :-)
You are too naughty, your head must have swollen enormously , a bit like going to your own funeral!! I think you did better than the 'spaghetti harvest'!!!
I am so relieved! It occurred to me this morning that perhaps it was an April Fool .... didn't have time to log in though. Meant every word of my comments, and so glad you are still here. \o/
You really had me going there - I was feeling so sad! I would have missed seeing your great fun pics. Thank goodness it was all a joke! Don't give up as it will spoil our day if we can't see your great fun pics!
I really do have to thank each and every one of you for your lovely comments, I really did not expect this kind of response.
Personally I don't think I could every give up, although I may slow down one day?
And you are so right Fanny, was a bit like going to my own funeral!!
April Fool? then well played!!!
(Reading the above reminds me of the line that 'folk say such nice things at funerals what a shame we miss our own by just a few days).!
Now you know we love you Graham. Nobody said 'good riddance'.... :)
Thank you all for you amazing comments (if you meant them). I am not going anywhere, so you are going to have to put up with my madness...
Well done Amanda F. for being the first to guess and for removing you original comment, to keep the joke alive.
It's a shame I lost one follower with this post and thanks for pointing it out Phil. Is there any way to see who it was?
Thanks again for you amazing comments - I love you all.
@joluise @filsie65 @jackie8 @simster @redsherpa @aecasey @peterdegraaff @quietpurplehaze @k1w1 @nicolaeastwood @chris17 @brav @kazzaj @pennyp @amyamoeba @mandyj92 @agentzuckerguss @onie @sturnus @suesmith @clmiller @pixiemac @kazzaj @lucypics @mcmary @triciaodonnell @thirtysevenways @water1997 @3rdxoff @cindyrez @cheribug @lynnb @pamknowler @purplehaze12 @sjodell
It wasn't me you lost but I don't like April Fool's jokes!!!!
@purplehaze12
@yonnie @tishpics
@danette
@lucypics
(reading on)
Ummmmm......Welcome back......So glad you stayed......This place would not be the same without you.
(finally)
Well played!
Personally I don't think I could every give up, although I may slow down one day?
And you are so right Fanny, was a bit like going to my own funeral!!
@fannyb @aecasey @rosiekind @amyamoeba @cdonohoue @bizziebeeme @khirsch @jennywren @kwiksilver @batavia @sailingmusic @daisy @debihas27 @chris17 @ruthmouch @aglennc @lucypics @danette @tishpics @henrir @malc @jocasta @sianipops @3rdxoff @purplehaze12 @heidit @quietpurplehaze @onie
@lesip @monkeykid
@caddick
@bankmann
You bad, bad, bad boy, you... ;-p Upsetting people like that...