Now For The Rest Of Our Lives

[poliphilo]

Goodbyes are always theatrical. I don't like' em. Does anybody? Even if you slip away without saying anything you're creating drama. Bah!

I've been writiing this Journal- near enough every day- for over five years now- and something tells me it's time to move on. There's no particular drama going on in my life, I'm not in crisis, I just feel as though I've said all I had to say and it's time I wandered off and did something else.

I may come back in a week or two.  I may pop in periodically.  I may haunt this site.  I really don't know. 

Because right now I'm stepping out through the door, turning to give you all a cheery wave, and setting off down the road...

Comments

[veronica-milvus.livejournal.com]

That would be very sad. I've enjoyed reading your poems, your film reviews, looking at your photos, reading about Purchas, and hearing what your life is like.

I hope you are back soon - LJ would NOT be the same without you.

[aellia.livejournal.com]

I'll miss you here,Tony.
Very much
I hope you change your mind :-)
x

[frumiousb.livejournal.com]

Everything has its moment. But tough for us if you're gone for good.

[ibid.livejournal.com]

I hope you stay. I like your posts and pictures and musings.

[sorenr.livejournal.com]

*waves*

You're always welcome on my friends-page.

[(Anonymous)]

oh, don't go!
Jenny

[northaboston.livejournal.com]

Oh no! I'm not on your friends list but I read your journal...I'll miss your entries!
I hope if you could see your way clear, after you've had some time away, to come back.
Either way, peace and happiness, in all your pursuits!

[suemars.livejournal.com]

i'll miss you.

[moocowrich.livejournal.com]

Best to you, friend. It has been a pleasure.

[haikujaguar.livejournal.com]

You'll be missed.

[jenny_evergreen]

*waves, waits and sees* :)

[lblanchard.livejournal.com]

It's been nice reading you. Write if you find work.

Seriously, we'll all miss you.

[heleninwales.livejournal.com]

Oh... :(

I will miss your photos of where you live and the interesting places you visit. And the little slices of life etc.

On the other hand, I know what it's like when you just feel stale and need a break, so it's selfish of me to say, "Please don't go!"

Have a nice rest from LJ and perhaps pop in now and again to let us know how you're doing?

[idahoswede.livejournal.com]

Good luck. Do come back.

[michaleen.livejournal.com]

Bon voyage!

Your journal has been such a pleasure to read. I should prefer that you stick around and continue to update, but it is a selfish desire. You shall be missed.

[heatherp8.livejournal.com]

you must do what you must do.
having only just met you and not having had the opportunity to thoroughly explore your photos, I am sad.
However - cheerio!

[queen-in-autumn.livejournal.com]

Thank you for sharing your wit and wisdom -- and your great photographs! -- for as long as you have.

Best wishes!

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

I have come to value what you have to say, Tony. You will be missed and I do hope you'll reconsider at some point.

[litchick.livejournal.com]

As for me, I always find a break helpful and I always come back. I hope it's the same for you.

[arielstarshadow.livejournal.com]

I'll miss you, Tony - but you must do what's best for you. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful posts and pictures. You made me think about the universe, and that's a good thing.

[mazzie.livejournal.com]

Be well.

[ideealisme.livejournal.com]

I really hope this isn't permanent :( Yours is one of the journals I look particularly forward to seeing when my friends page pops up. I feel I am beginning to get to know you and you have such a fascinating life.

yeah, I'm being selfish - shoot me :)

Hope you soon feel good and re-energised.

[sovay]

I will miss you and your poetry.

[rosamicula.livejournal.com]

I, too, hope you will return. You are one of the highlights of my friendslist. If you do not, I hope you replace it with writing/thinking aloud in some other medium.

[suzilem.livejournal.com]

I'll miss you, especially your photographs

[tispity.livejournal.com]

I'll miss your thoughtful posts and your photos. Do pop back from time to time!

[athenais.livejournal.com]

Cheers, Tony. It's been great to read you regularly, I'll be happy to read you whenever you turn up. And don't forget the photographs!

[petercampbell.livejournal.com]

Bon voyage. I've enjoyed reading your journal. I hope you come back here occasionally, if only to say a brief hello and let us know all is well.

[(Anonymous)]

Good luck to you and Ailz, Tony. You've been a lovely friend and an interesting an eloquent read.

Love,

Reé

[wokenbyart.livejournal.com]

You're actually the last person I thought would up and go away from LJ but, whatever the cause - I know the feeling. So - good luck!

[daisytells.livejournal.com]

I shall miss your posts -- terribly. However, they say that if you love someone you have to be willing to let them go. So...go in good health, but please, do not close your LJ? I often go back to read old posts. Also, if you do not close out, it will be easy to step back inside the door if you ever feel that you would like to visit again.

[sculptruth.livejournal.com]

Oh Tony! I love your photos, your travels, the way you talk about philosophy, art, and life. It's selfish of me, but you give us the kinds of stories we need. El Jaay was always about this for me, and it's something I've been watching fade away over the last couple of years. I feel guilty for having been less reciprocal, but I guess like all things there is an ebb and flow. Thank you so much for sharing your life. You will be missed.

Onward and upward! I hope you continue to have wonderful adventures. Don't be a stranger :)

[nineweaving.livejournal.com]

Hope you feel like returning one day soon. I'd miss reading you.

Nine

[treehavn.livejournal.com]

Everyone needs a break from LJ once in a while, but I do hope you decide to come back. Best wishes.

[zeeshanmn.livejournal.com]

I will miss you Tony.

[dadi.livejournal.com]

I sure hope dearly that this is only a passing disaffection. Your posts are always stimulating and interesting, and I would be very sorry to have to miss them!

[zoe-1418.livejournal.com]

Damn.

[goddlefrood.livejournal.com]

I've always been a fairly intermittent visitor to LJ and go through long periods of writing absolutely nothing (including comments on others' entries), so first of all congratulations on maintaining a constant stream of musings for five years. Enjoy the break / end / whatever it turns out to be.

[richenda.livejournal.com]

Hey! You encouraged me not to do this - now you're doing it!
Sob!

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

But I'm hovering....

I need this break, but I rather think I'll be returning.

[jackiejj.livejournal.com]

Having already chosen to "pop in periodically" myself, I missed this post, and am so glad to see it followed by your brilliant presence after all.

Whew and hello again.