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woodsprite

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186. Congrats!

Tue Aug 11, 2020, 11:39 AM

Aug 2020

I am certain that you will be able to do justice to what you and Skinner created. Not a high post count but I was around reading before the 2004 election and joined right afterwards. Like you, this is the first place I go in the morning (even before getting out of bed) and the last place I check in before closing my eyes. Through DU, I've found fellow Delawareans, UD grads, like-minded (and some not-so-like-minded) online friends. It's a place I go to when I have questions of all sorts - political, general knowledge, kids homework, cooking, gardening, when I needed support going to the loss of my mother, or my cancer surgery, etc., or even if I just need a laugh or to find a feel-good story.

DU is a true community - thanks to you all for building this online village!

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Meet the new boss, same as the old boss [View all] EarlG Aug 2020 OP

I'm good with it. FarPoint Aug 2020 #1

You got the key to the executive washroom, right? lpbk2713 Aug 2020 #2

And the parking spot. underpants Aug 2020 #5

As long as it's you wryter2000 Aug 2020 #3

Me too..a little heart flutter there.. mountain grammy Aug 2020 #76

Right?! ZenDem Aug 2020 #84

Yep. Me, too. calimary Aug 2020 #118

I'm still feeling the shock, but as long as it's EarG Hekate Aug 2020 #128

My heart just dropped at first, and then... "Whew! That's okay then!" crickets Aug 2020 #138

Exactly my spot today. Whew! We're in good hands. AllyCat Aug 2020 #169

Same here. highplainsdem Aug 2020 #181

So...where do I send my next donation? DU is my homepage irisblue Aug 2020 #4

😆 underpants Aug 2020 #6

LOL geardaddy Aug 2020 #24

As long as Grovelbot rejects any ties to Russian bots IronLionZion Aug 2020 #82

Grovelbot! wryter2000 Aug 2020 #162

Robb is a Dingbat jpak Aug 2020 #7

Made me laugh out loud! MuseRider Aug 2020 #46

Oh my gay stars! trof Aug 2020 #123

Kudzu - it's going places. GoneOffShore Aug 2020 #173

Don't tutch the butt. murielm99 Aug 2020 #198

Breastfeeding pitbulls with children in Olive Garden eating fried chicken with cornflakes. GoneOffShore Aug 2020 #199

Where is the door buzzard? murielm99 Aug 2020 #203

He's owed expenses and beer money! GoneOffShore Aug 2020 #204

OMG murielm99 Aug 2020 #205

The door buzzard told me that it was important. GoneOffShore Aug 2020 #206

Call Congress murielm99 Aug 2020 #208

I'm SERIES!!111!!! GoneOffShore Aug 2020 #209

We had kudzu already. murielm99 Aug 2020 #210

I remember waiting for 20 minutes for that thread to load completely. GoneOffShore Aug 2020 #211

You have to release the duck before you get your star back. GoneOffShore Aug 2020 #207

Congratulations, EarlG! Kid Berwyn Aug 2020 #8

Here's to the next 20 years, Cheers! n/t sazemisery Aug 2020 #9

Wishing you all the best! secondwind Aug 2020 #10

Congratulations! cayugafalls Aug 2020 #11

Congrats, EarlG SheltieLover Aug 2020 #12

That's funny because I learned of DU on FreeRepublic underpants Aug 2020 #13

Fellow old-timer bluescribbler Aug 2020 #34

Loved the top 10, that's what brought me to DU mdbl Aug 2020 #194

That's how I found DU also - someone posted the top 10 in a music forum TBF Sep 2020 #217

A cherry on top would be a return of the Duzys dixiegrrrrl Aug 2020 #103

Me as well, someone there gave me the URL. Throckmorton Aug 2020 #200

Hear, hear, and congratulations. DinahMoeHum Aug 2020 #14

Looking forward to another 20 years and beyond. cry baby Aug 2020 #15

We're in good hands with our new Captain! hedda_foil Aug 2020 #16

I'm looking forward to the fund drive! lunatica Aug 2020 #17

congrats EarlG IcyPeas Aug 2020 #18

Good LuckK Thank you for all you do!!! Pepsidog Aug 2020 #19

Good Luck! Thank you for all you do!!! Pepsidog Aug 2020 #20

Glad the site will continue and still have BootinUp Aug 2020 #21

We're in good hands bluescribbler Aug 2020 #22

Keep on keepin' on. democrank Aug 2020 #23

Here's to you, to Skinner and to DU! pandr32 Aug 2020 #25

:) Here's to the next 20 years. Thank you for taking on the future. Hortensis Aug 2020 #26

That's definitely news. Laelth Aug 2020 #27

Bwaaaahaha! Wawannabe Aug 2020 #72

Congrats, EarlG! PunkinPi Aug 2020 #28

So glad you stuck with us! Will be glad to donate for that new coat of paint. octoberlib Aug 2020 #29

Well now you know BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #30

Thank you seta1950 Aug 2020 #31

Good Luck! SallyHemmings Aug 2020 #32

All Hail EarlG!!! calguy Aug 2020 #33

OMG you just made me cry damn it! Sedona Aug 2020 #35

Hey, EarlG, even as Skinner is a hard act to follow, you have shown your mettle ... MFGsunny Aug 2020 #36

Congratulations on becoming the new boss of DU, my dear EarlG! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2020 #37

I read Skinner's. Now this. Already feeling a pang. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #38

I know, right?! Delphinus Aug 2020 #51

I know. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #107

OMG. I was in my forties when I joined DU. Ilsa Aug 2020 #213

I joined in 2016. Delmette2.0 Aug 2020 #39

Congratulations on your new(ish) roll here! herding cats Aug 2020 #40

Congrats and best of luck. safeinOhio Aug 2020 #41

"Many Years In Health and Happiness!" eom sprinkleeninow Aug 2020 #42

Don't change it too much, too fast! You got a lot of geezers here. I'm still trying to get DU3 ... marble falls Aug 2020 #43

Thank you EarlG. A few minutes ago my wife told me DU was sold but all was ok. As you said, c-rational Aug 2020 #44

Does this mean Discussionist is coming back? Renew Deal Aug 2020 #45

Huzzah, Huzzah, Huzzah!!! IADEMO2004 Aug 2020 #47

Congrats EarlG and I have idea about new members Soph0571 Aug 2020 #48

I'm going to finis this paragraph for you mercuryblues Aug 2020 #49

Because freeperville is a money farm for RJ. Throckmorton Aug 2020 #201

True dat mercuryblues Aug 2020 #202

Way to go!! duhneece Aug 2020 #50

Congrats Earl G! kentuck Aug 2020 #52

Congratulations!! yowzayowzayowza Aug 2020 #53

My phone and inbox are filled with the demands for money. I am pledging 100 bucks for the fundraiser NBachers Aug 2020 #54

Nice. Good. Happy. lamp_shade Aug 2020 #55

Let's keep this long strange trip going! Roland99 Aug 2020 #56

I know EarlG and Elad will continue do a great job. I'm here to stay. judesedit Aug 2020 #57

Congratulations, EarlG! Heartstrings Aug 2020 #58

Aye Aye EarlG proud patriot Aug 2020 #59

Godspeed, my friend. Firestorm49 Aug 2020 #60

Glad DU stayed in the "family"... N_E_1 for Tennis Aug 2020 #61

Good luck, EarlG! Thanks for everything you do! pnwmom Aug 2020 #62

Sorry to see Skinner go. sheshe2 Aug 2020 #63

Looking forward to it! jorgevlorgan Aug 2020 #64

ONWARD AND FORWARD! BadGimp Aug 2020 #65

very cool. best wishes to you as you embark on ownership of this site SiliconValley_Dem Aug 2020 #66

Congratulations! I'm excited for you Alliepoo Aug 2020 #67

Congrats! peggysue2 Aug 2020 #68

EarlG Wawannabe Aug 2020 #69

Thanks for all you do! sarchasm Aug 2020 #70

Wow time marchs on...good luck Historic NY Aug 2020 #71

Re: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss... chwaliszewski Aug 2020 #73

This would be a more meaningful song by changing these four lines spike jones Aug 2020 #131

Thank you and Skinner for loving Democrats and this space where we love you back. ancianita Aug 2020 #74

I really like the current look and feel of DU. ClearSky24 Aug 2020 #75

We're with you all the way. Best of luck to you and Elad! Fla Dem Aug 2020 #77

I will be donating to Summer Drive on Sept. 3rd, when my next SS check comes. panader0 Aug 2020 #78

Glad we're still here. I'll be donating mountain grammy Aug 2020 #79

i will donate also trueblue2007 Aug 2020 #81

Nice send off to Skinner marked50 Aug 2020 #80

You're bringing back Grovelbot next week, aren't you? ms liberty Aug 2020 #83

The return of Grovelbot would be the icing on the cake! Glorfindel Aug 2020 #89

Congrats, and thanks for keeping this place going! GreenPartyVoter Aug 2020 #85

On we go.... StarryNite Aug 2020 #86

Pic of DU's first server klook Aug 2020 #87

Congrats, EarlG, on your acquisition of DU! Wishing you many happy (and not too contentious) years Mrs. Overall Aug 2020 #88

El pueblo unido struggle4progress Aug 2020 #90

Congratulations, EarlG! greatauntoftriplets Aug 2020 #91

Wow. I feel the earth move under my feet. Sorry Skinner is going. Thankfull applegrove Aug 2020 #92

Thank you EarlG! I for one am grateful that DU is in such capable hands. chowder66 Aug 2020 #93

Here's to you both... Mike Nelson Aug 2020 #94

Congratulations, EarlG! Glorfindel Aug 2020 #95

Thank you for taking over, EarlG, and keeping this placed going uppityperson Aug 2020 #96

DU has been my refuge hibbing Aug 2020 #97

Good luck! LanternWaste Aug 2020 #98

Hey Boss. JudyM Aug 2020 #99

Happy to support you and I love DU. phylny Aug 2020 #100

Welcome, Boss! lillypaddle Aug 2020 #101

Congrats EarlG & big thanks Skinner. A great home, DU's the best! appalachiablue Aug 2020 #102

Thank you, EarlG, for all of your hard work! Sloumeau Aug 2020 #104

Love this place alphafemale Aug 2020 #105

My first stop in the morning, & off & on all day. GentryDixon Aug 2020 #106

Thanks for continuing this refuge from the insanity. peacebuzzard Aug 2020 #108

Thank you for the past, and thank you for the future chia Aug 2020 #109

Congratulations, EarlG. So glad for you and that both you & Elad are staying! hlthe2b Aug 2020 #110

K&R ismnotwasm Aug 2020 #111

Cheers to you, Skinner, and DU! spicysista Aug 2020 #112

Congratulations cally Aug 2020 #113

... Yonnie3 Aug 2020 #114

I found you guys in 2004 when the John Kerry chat board shut down and I've been Vinca Aug 2020 #115

Pretty sure I don't have to say this, but... TygrBright Aug 2020 #116

+1...nt SidDithers Aug 2020 #184

Thank you, EarlG. gademocrat7 Aug 2020 #117

Thank you for continuing the hard work that is running the DU. I look forward to applegrove Aug 2020 #119

Congrats! JDC Aug 2020 #120

In this case, it's a really good thing. Welcome Boss Man! japple Aug 2020 #121

Let us know how to help Chicagogrl1 Aug 2020 #122

Carry on. The Wizard Aug 2020 #124

I for one welcome our new EarlG overlord. tanyev Aug 2020 #125

Congrats and looking forward to the next chapter of DU onenote Aug 2020 #126

Good luck EarlG and Elad, and long live DU! ucrdem Aug 2020 #127

Hard to believe it has been twenty years already PatSeg Aug 2020 #129

We knew you were the power behind the scenes all along Maeve Aug 2020 #130

Congratulations & all the best! DU is in capable hands & what you do is important Hekate Aug 2020 #132

Congratulations! MuseRider Aug 2020 #133

Skinner? Throckmorton Aug 2020 #134

Keep Calm and Carry On! k8conant Aug 2020 #135

Good luck with your new endeavor. ooky Aug 2020 #136

Congrats! Wish you good things marlakay Aug 2020 #137

Congratulations EarlG! Still Sensible Aug 2020 #139

CONGRATULATIONS to the New Boss! 👍🙂 nt Raine Aug 2020 #140

You rock! Kitchari Aug 2020 #141

Cheers to you! Wednesdays Aug 2020 #142

Congrats Earl tiptonic Aug 2020 #143

And cheers to you as well, EarlG. warmfeet Aug 2020 #144

Carry on! DownriverDem Aug 2020 #145

Wishing you all the best! Marthe48 Aug 2020 #146

Ya know skinner is due beer and travel money and many experiences. dmr Aug 2020 #147

+1 LiberalLoner Aug 2020 #148

thank GOD you were all able to keep it in the family orleans Aug 2020 #149

You guys have both been great to me for 14 years running. StrictlyRockers Aug 2020 #150

Thanks!! relayerbob Aug 2020 #151

Welcome aboard newb ornotna Aug 2020 #152

Congratulations! radical noodle Aug 2020 #153

I'm a late comer ( Dec 2004) sellitman Aug 2020 #154

Cheers, EarlG! cp Aug 2020 #155

Congratulations and good luck going forward! Totally Tunsie Aug 2020 #156

Thank god, when I saw David's OP I thought the board was done. Carry onward and upward! Eliot Rosewater Aug 2020 #157

We should never fear change....and I am delighted this big change went the way it did! NRaleighLiberal Aug 2020 #158

I'm right here, big guy. MrScorpio Aug 2020 #159

Thank you both for being here Catamount Aug 2020 #160

Thank you both for being here Catamount Aug 2020 #161

EarlG, congratulations on your new acquisition! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #163

You and Elad are going to be great, EarlG! blogslut Aug 2020 #164

Thanks for sticking around, Earl G! BComplex Aug 2020 #165

I, for one, welcome our new Overlord. LudwigPastorius Aug 2020 #166

Good luck EarlG CatLady78 Aug 2020 #167

Congrats, EarlG and Elad. I came here from the Horse and Bartcop. That was a looooong time ago. Stinky The Clown Aug 2020 #168

Best of Luck ! Captain Zero Aug 2020 #170

Congratulations and Best of Luck! Lady_Chat Aug 2020 #171

Thanks, EarlG; elleng Aug 2020 #172

I am so pleased that you are willing to continue DU . Thank you. I am on board and will do my best Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #174

Thank you! Looking forward to the new adventure. All the best. ❤ lmsp littlemissmartypants Aug 2020 #175

EarlG, a HUGE THANK YOU for taking over the reins! Also feel like this is my home & tribe! Illumination Aug 2020 #176

Cool. n/t denbot Aug 2020 #177

We know that we are in good, safe hands with you and Brian, so we rest easy on that score, niyad Aug 2020 #178

I've been here since it was DCForum and we traded hacks with Dave Choi Blue_Adept Aug 2020 #179

Congrats, Dave! And thank you for taking on this responsibility and keeping this highplainsdem Aug 2020 #180

Congratulations EarlG!.... SidDithers Aug 2020 #182

Thank you, Captain Earlg. dreamland Aug 2020 #183

Wow, I just read Skinner's post.... Spazito Aug 2020 #185

Congrats! woodsprite Aug 2020 #186

Carry on, wayward soldier. malthaussen Aug 2020 #187

I am so glad that you are the new owner of DU. Doreen Aug 2020 #188

What I want to know DFW Aug 2020 #189

To Skinner, Earl G., and Elad. Thank, thank you, thank you. argyl Aug 2020 #190

Congrats! CrispyQ Aug 2020 #191

been here since almost the beginning.. SoCalDem Aug 2020 #192

Sorry to hear you're losing a partner but glad we're not losing you. discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2020 #193

Wise decision for all! Cheers! FailureToCommunicate Aug 2020 #195

Are you still going to post? AmyStrange Aug 2020 #196

Congrats on taking over the lead. Fancier digs than I thought...I pictured wooden crates, barrel Frustratedlady Aug 2020 #197

Cheers blueseas Aug 2020 #212

Best Wishes to you and Skinner..Today and Everyday!! Stuart G Aug 2020 #214

When my fist clenches, crack it open Harker Aug 2020 #215

Congratulations to you, EarlG for taking over DU. generalbetrayus Aug 2020 #216

coming back after a long absence Scout Jan 2021 #218