A Farewell From Luke Skyfreeper (vanity, opus)

Luke Skyfreeper | December 22, 2007 | Luke Skyfreeper

[Luke Skyfreeper]

This is to say FaRewell, FRiends; at least for a time.

But I expect this to be a pretty extended time.

Thanks for the fun, thanks for all the laughs, thanks for putting up with me.

So why am I "going?" I am signing off in order to be able to devote my full time and attention to the achievement of certain important personal goals. Unfortunately, there don't seem to be enough hours in the day to be able to really do the other things I need to do, and freep too.

Again, I expect this to be an extended time. I expect to be gone for at least two years. Possibly forever, but at least two years.

Now if I should succeed in achieving not only my initial goals, but my larger goals as well within the next two years, then I suppose it's possible that I might be back a bit sooner. But as far as I can tell, I would have to meet with extraordinary good fortune to accomplish both sets of goals.

This, incidentally, is the essence of conservatism: Accepting responsibility and going out and taking the action necessary to make my own life better -- as well as the lives of other people too.

This will be my last public post for a long, long time. Perhaps we will meet again, somewhere beyond January 1st, 2010.

It's been fun, and perhaps will be again.

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

[the invisib1e hand]

don't let the door hit you!

just kidding.

at least you didn't go out whining.

[Just mythoughts]

Wishing you success and a very Merry Christmas.

[Cindy]

God bless you sir as you begin your new endeavors.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Good luck with your life.

[Socratic]

May you return a proud Jedi Knight and may we all rejoice in your accomplishments. May the FBWY.

[neverdem]

Adios & good luck!

[Stonewall Jackson]

Now if I should succeed in achieving not only my initial goals

Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try.

Seriously, good luck in your endeavors. I hope to hear from you in a couple of years...and you'd best have some interesting stories to tell.

[KJC1]

Merry Christmas.

Your OP was like pulling teeth to figure out what you are talking about but take care.

[Fire_on_High]

Sounds like he’s enlisting :-)

Good luck to you, and be safe.

[Bastiat_Fan]

Whew, I thought Luke Skywalker had died. I was going to be sad. In all seriousness though, best of luck to you and in all of your future endeavors.

[roamer_1]

Best wishes in all your endeavors.

[mkjessup]

Hey, good luck there FRiend, your opus was stand up, honorable and dignified, Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Best,

MKJ

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

Heck, it wouldn’t be a crime to drop in now and then, if you have a few minutes.

[Global2010]

There will be a Global 2010 if you decide to come back Luke..

Fight a good fight but be ever vigil and don’t go to the dark side.

No joke dude don’t do anything stupid....I am just as ticked as you please FReep mail someone or call home.

[Global2010]

Let’s hope for a Semper Fi.

[eyedigress]

I never got to yell at you so I'll do it now. (AHHHHHHHHH)

May God be at your back, and guide you through the still water. :^)

[Herakles]

“Unfortunately, there don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to be able to really do the other things I need to do, and freep too.”

Yea, I know what you mean; too many targets, too few bullets!

[Junior_G]

"I'm leaving so I can do stuff, but I'm not going to tell you what..."

Least. Informative. Opus. Ever.

[endthematrix]

"Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try."

You are right though.

Burn the ships that offer retreat. Have desire, a plan and Faith in Him when despair sets in.

[Global2010]

Hey Luke come over to my house and get a dose of Love with a whole world of bitter.

Bet that would get ya back at FR in a nano second.

Be Cool. Be Well.

[Global2010]

Tree stumps on my property be gone

[Global2010]

Forge on Matey in Our Faith of the Lord Jesus the Almighty Christ.

Amen...... Amen.

[endthematrix]

I’m amazed at people wondering why they fail...or not trying at all.

[Global2010]

They need a Peace of Mind/soul and the body will follow.

Alpha and Omega.

Simple science.

[Pontiac]

Perhaps we will meet again, somewhere beyond January 1st, 2010.

We’ll leave a light burning in the window to guide you home.

Fair well young Skyfreeper and may the Force be with you.

[sneakers]

Oh my! Your message is so cryptic! The drama! lol!!

Whatever it is you are planning on doing. I hope you are successful at it - as long as it’s legal! LOL!!

[Safetgiver]

Just rob a bank and log back on.

[Popman]

Good luck and God Bless.

Classic Opus, no bitterness, no whining, no finger pointing, no angry vitriol.

[Rastus]

"Have fun storming the castle!"

Seriously, good luck in your endeavors.

[Alberta's Child]

I always hate seeing an opus here on FreeRepublic, but you're leaving for all the right reasons. Good luck in your endeavors, and take a moment every now and then to check in and say hello!

Alberta's Child

[NonValueAdded]

may the force be with you

[don-o]

Bailing out before Freepathon, eh?

Fine. Just fine

[mewzilla]

Some trails are happy ones,
Others are blue.
It’s the way you ride the trail that counts,
Here’s a happy one for you.

Happy trails to you,
Until we meet again.
Happy trails to you,
Keep smilin’ until then.

Who cares about the clouds when we’ere together?
Just sing a song, and bring the sunny weather.

Happy trails to you,
Til we meet again.

[airborne]

Good luck!

Merry Christmas!

[Tribune7]

Good luck and God Bless.

[Gritty]

Good Luck, and Merry Christmas!

[kjam22]

Now if I should succeed in achieving not only my initial goals

Use the force Luke!

[peggybac]

I don’t understand dramatic exits from internet websites. Am I missing something?

[Sawdring]

I never new thee.

[norton]

"I don’t understand dramatic exits from internet websites. Am I missing something?"

After a few years 'talking' with a bunch of people via keyboard it doesn't seem too very odd that someone would want to say 'so long' when departing.

And best of luck to Luke...

[wtc911]

You're gonna miss the election circus!

Good luck with your new effort, I hope you make it pay off...

[Kevmo]

Cool way to opus: an Irish blessing. The few times I’ve seen your FR screenname, I’ve always chuckled because it was an imaginative choice. Best wishes.

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According to Intrade, the winner of the December 12th GOP debate was... Duncan Hunter.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1938773/posts

[DoughtyOne]

Let go Luke. Use the force. Feel it flowing through you.

There is a strong force in this one.

All the best.

D1

[bert]

Regarding personal goals.... serendipity rules.

You can strive and strive and the desired goal will still be just beyond your grasp. Something totally off the wall will happen that might be bad but more likely good. The old ways will be swept away in the total rush of the wonderful new that unimaginably came about.

[zeugma]

I feel completely let down. Where's the whining? The pathos? The screamed assertions that FR is "just not what it used to be"? Come now, you can do a much better job on an Opus than that! I know you have it in you. Now, get right back to your keyboard and do it right!

On a more serious note, good luck with whatever it is that you feel you need to do. May the Lord bless your endevour, and send you back here soon.
 

[AppyPappy]

devote my full time and attention to the achievement of certain important personal goals

Amway?

[Billthedrill]

Two years is a long time, Luke. I found being a love slave to a stable of supermodels got boring after only about six months. Well, don't say I didn't warn you.

Best of luck! ;-)

[longtermmemmory]

Until you return.

Best of success.

[mad_as_he$$]

He put in your heart certain wishes and plans; in my heart, he put other different desires.
Sitting Bull, Lakota Chief

Be safe young one.