Final post

I will be leaving OH for a while due to the drama of a few weeks ago.  I will not be returning because I don't feel that I'm benefiting from the board as I once was.  I know some will be rejoicing and that's fine.  With that being said...
I've taken the liberty to start the TN Weight Loss Forum on Facebook.  This is for anyone who is interested in, has had, or is a supporter of those with wls.  I am the admin and this is a closed group so you have to send a request to join.  If you're on facebook, then please consider joining.  This is in no way to compete with OH, just an additional resource for people.  My goal is to have get togethers, clothing exchanges, and a STRONG support network.  Specific rules of the group is no discussion of politics and topics of a suggestive or questionable nature.  I have no doubt this will be reposted, so those wanting to do so...get your kicks and giggles while you can.  If you are a member of facebook, you can see the dinner club photos on my page. 

Also, the phone list will need to be someone else's responsibility.  And Dinner Club, if you all wish to carry that on, go for it.  But I won't participate.  It's going to take a lot, A LOT, of convincing for me to return. Not trying to sound mean, but I really feel like OH is not meeting my needs. 
My sincere appologies if this offends anyone, but my main goal was to say good bye for now and please consider joining the group I've created if you would like.

This is going to be a great loss for us as you were a positive influence for me and my journey, I wish you much luck and many prayers.

I am here if you need me or just want to talk

Take care
Susan

It is really sad that this has happened over something as STUPID as politics.  It angers me that a few can cause such havoc and cause wonderful supportive people to leave the board and group altogether.  I hope those that cause the havoc are happy.

That being said, sweetie, you always know where to reach me!

I really wish you would reconsider.  Perhaps a time away might help.  We all get discouraged, burnt out, frustrated.  I've even said before that I didn't want to come back.  I said I didn't get my needs met either and I found other online forums that do meet other needs I have...  However, I also realize that at one time, I desperately relied on the older folks in this venue to help me, teach me, etc...  sometimes its not that I have my needs met, its that others have needs and it is rewarding to be able to help them...  You have a lot to offer.  I agree with Paula.  Politics isn't worth giving up a place that you have grown to love and made friends.  

I am so glad that the episode from a few weeks ago died down.  No one remembers names, who said what to who, when and why.  We just want to pick up and continue on our journeys... together.

I understand your frustration. I too wish tha you would reconsider. i am the first to say that the drama was too much and need to be delt with. People lurk here and they enjoy sturing the pot. Sometime we need to step back and look at the big picture and put things in perspective. The forrest is beautiful but it is hard to see for those darn trees. keep in touch. Red Robin will not be the same without you. Be safe and we will talk on the flip side.

Phil

You will be missed around here.  As with everyone else that has posted, I too hope that you will reconsider coming back.  Please keep in touch.  Will you send me the information about Facebook.  I'll come visit you there .  Hopefully you will still come and join us at Dinner Club when we have the next one.

Tina
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Alyssa, please keep in touch with me.

Alyssa, please reconsider, as you know I went through this a couple of months ago. It was no way near, the stuff that you had to put up with by any means. I took a little break and I am back and being more careful of post's and reply's that I make. Maybe you just take a little break and come back to us maybe after the holidays or maybe just in just a few days away. Re-group, re-focus, re-think and come on back. We miss you and you know that we are going to have to answer to Mr. Chad at RR about you......lol

But all kidding aside, don't leave, you bring alot to this board and you will be missed greatly.  You created The Dinner Club and it won't be the same without you. If you need anything let me know.

Cheryl

Just taking an extended break.  Not leaving forever.  Maybe I should rephrase the topic as "good-bye" for now. 

Who's Mr. Chad?

Trust me, Pam...I'll keep in touch. 

That is good hear. Mr. Chad is the wonderful server at Red Robin, that we messed with when we had the Dinner Club there. Can you make it tonight?

Cheryl