Posted on 08/01/2006 4:43:37 PM PDT by steveo
Hello folks,
Sorry that this message isn't a notification of a new parody, but I figure this is a necessary note to send. The long and short of it is this: after three years as Butcher of Sacred Cow Burgers, I have decided to hang up my cleaver. I figured I should let you all know why.
Foremost in the making of this decision is a very happy turn of events: I am going to be a father. My wife informed me of this miraculous news just days before Father's Day of this year.
The responsibility of becoming a parent is not one I take lightly. In short, my waking hours are now wholly dedicated to my family in every way. Doing political parodies for Sacred Cow Burgers has a been fun hobby, but it takes up far too much of my free time and has never been intended as a source of income. Thus, I'm hanging up my cleaver and putting away the butcher's block.
I want to thank you all for your interest in my work and especially for the outpouring of support that so many of you gave during my bout with cancer and other health issues in the past two years. I am happy to say that, thanks to your prayers, my health has vastly improved over the past six months. I now work out seven times a week and feel stronger than I have in many years past. My lungs are clear, my heart is strong, my mind is sharp, and my eyes are...well, three outta four ain't bad.
In closing, I send my best wishes to all of you. I've enjoyed making parodies for you folks, and appreciated your input and support over the years. I've had a good run as your Butcher, but now it's time for me to be a full-time family man. Thank you all and God bless.
Sincerely,
Jay D. Dyson
Well I am :-) and I am :-(
Best to you and your family.
Jay and his family will stay in my prayers. His child to be is so lucky to have a man like Jay for a father... the best to all of them... ( and yeah, I'll miss Sacred Cow Burgers )
FRegards,
DocRock
Is anyone going to keep you stuff hosted somewhere?
I hope it is a brief sabbatical, not a resignation. Congrats to Jay on the baby.
1) Congrats on the impending arrival!!
--As a veteran producer of offspring, may I suggest that you and your wife take some time to cook and freeze some *tasty* meals as the blessed day approaches. Raising newborns can take up more time and sleep than you know, and having good food now and again (instead of 'something quick') can really help.
2) I'm sorry, I didn't know about your cancer. Congrats on beating it, and on your daily workouts.
3) DASH IT ALL, your wit will be missed. Can you please arrange with some other Freeper or a website to archive your works?
Best Regards,
and of course,
CHEERS!
grey_whiskers
Oh, I'll bet he had fun making the "new arrival" too. :-)
I always feel good when I see your handle on FR. First and foremost, means you're doing OK. And of course all those memories of classic parodies. Now you're expanding your family and that is awesome.
Take care and hope to see you around when you can.
i know how it is, making the chops does take a long time... i have removed my site also because it was taking ALL of my time.. now every great once in awhile I will make a parody IF i feel like it then i will send the picture to pookie18 for the Todays Toons, now I dont feel pressured to always make more and keep the site current... I hope all goes well with everything
God bless
ET
:)
Dont be a stranger! This is Still the best place to get the best news coverage on this planet!
Thanks for the laughs!!! (and all the fish)
Butcher,
You will never regret putting your family first.
God 's speed. Perhaps in the future, once in a great while maybe we will be lucky enough to enjoy a new chuckle based on your work. If not, fear not, your existing work will always pop up here from time to time - you will never be forgotten here.
Thanks for the laughs.
Your FRiend,
Bless you, and your family, FRiend. Stay well.
Thank you Jay, loved your stuff!
End of an era ping.
The downside is that I don't have to worry about having too many images on my hard drive anymore. *sniff*
Now, talk amongst yourselves. I'm getting verklempt....
Just damn! Nothing like getting a 'final ping'! All the best to you, however...
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