Before I post something that ends up getting me banned....

[NightTrain]

...I'm getting the hell away from DU for a little while. When the Lounge is no longer a refuge from the nastiness of DU's political forums, I figure it's a good time to take a leave of absence.

Catch ya on the flip-flop, good buddies. This here's the Rubber Duck. We gone, bye-bye!

[meisje]

1. The last one to leave DU, please turn out the lights

[Fenris]

2. And please lock the top lock on the door.

[pres2032]

3. there do seem to be a lot of new faces, but don't leave

we need ya around for the resistance against political nastiness.

[msgadget]

4. Are you coming back?

Was it the Ashlee petition?? Okay, okay, I promise never to start another post here (today)!!

[TroubleMan]

5. Take a breather and come back later.

Sometimes we all need a little break.

[NightTrain]

6. P.S.

Y'all can still P.M. me if you so desire.

[havocmom]

13. Glad to hear that Night Train, cuz we'd miss ya TOOO much

Are you feeling better?

[salin]

7. enjoy your break

they can do wonders

[XanaDUer]

8. Enjoy your break

I took one myself.

Also-if you start seeing nasty politico crap in the Lounge, hit alert.

They are not supposed to drag that stuff in there.

Bye for now.

[RagingInMiami]

9. Was it beause I like the Stones better than the Beatles?

[liberalhistorian]

17. AAACCCKKK!!!!

You like the STONES better than the Beatles????? Why, you, you, you....ignorant heretic with no taste!!! Heresy and blasphemy!! :evilgrin: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[SoCalDem]

10. So.. did the knitted uterus thread send you over the edge??

sorry :)

[JimmyJazz]

11. I'm sorry to see you go - I enjoy your posts.

But, I'm sure you have your reasons.

[Left Is Write]

12. Enjoy, unwind, and come back soon.

I have been out all day and most of yesterday, so I'm unaware of whatever has happened to prompt this.

[Acryliccalico]

14. Everyone has to take a break now and then

I try to take breaks but then I start to wounder whats going on so then I have to come back to check things out. Take a break it will do you good. :)

[Bluebear]

15. On edit, never mind.

I hope your break brings you some peace.

[liberalhistorian]

16. I certainly understand where you're coming

from, I'm seriously tempted to do the same thing myself.

[Bluebear]

18. What, over that thread earlier?

I thought everything was cool?

[progmom]

19. Aw Nighttrain!`

But...but...
I'll miss you.

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[Lex]

20. Sorry NightTrain. When Skinner said " . . . the fun's over"

I guess people took it literally, being quite careful not to have any more fun. :cry:

[Djinn]

21. anytime stuff on a message board

angers, upsets, worries you it's time to log off and play in the real world

[Pithlet]

25. Yep. I've taken a few of those breaks, myself.

It can be very easy to get caught up emotionally. In a lot of ways, even though this is on the internet, a lot of the daily interaction with others is very similar to social interaction in real life. Long time friends and relationships can be made or broken.

[Skittles]

22. good LORD NightTrain are you that big a WEENIE?

Get your ass back here so I can KICK IT! :D

[Renew Deal]

23. You're calling us flip-floppers?

:wtf:

[TOhioLiberal]

24. Come back...

when ya feel better. We'll still be here. :hug:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

26. I understand needing a break.

Just try and keep in mind that emotions are on edge around here and people will say things from behind their keyboard they wouldn't say in person, and often don't mean.

I hope you feel rested and refreshed soon. I really enjoy reading your post. :)

[donheld]

27. Peace to you NightTrain

I don't want you banned so take your break and hurry back.