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petronius

(26,602 posts) Wed Jun 4, 2014, 01:37 PM Jun 2014

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After much prayer and soul-searching, I have decided to announce

my retirement from the DU jury system. Although I will miss the camaraderie and intellectual stimulation of the jury room, the time has come for me to explore new avenues, seek new challenges, and spend time reconnecting with my family and loved ones.

A formal retirement celebration will be held on June 31 in Ballrooms A, B, and D at DU World Headquarters Tower. In lieu of gifts, please consider a donation to a relevant charity.

(Adjust your blacklists accordingly...)

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After much prayer and soul-searching, I have decided to announce (Original Post) petronius Jun 2014 OP

Going out on 1000, eh? hlthe2b Jun 2014 #1

The last 254 are the easiest; it's like coasting downhill from there... petronius Jun 2014 #9

Thank you for your service. antiquie Jun 2014 #2

It is, isn't it? The link was tongue-in-cheek on one level, but serious petronius Jun 2014 #8

Thanks for all you've done for DU. In_The_Wind Jun 2014 #3

Aww, shucks. And you've never been on mine, either... petronius Jun 2014 #7

In other words... pipi_k Jun 2014 #4

Wait, what?!? Skinner distinctly told me that was the date! petronius Jun 2014 #5

No, there's just no retirement party sharp_stick Jun 2014 #6

I toyed with the idea of pulling the plug at 666 Brother Buzz Jun 2014 #10

hlthe2b

(102,276 posts)

1. Going out on 1000, eh?

Reply to petronius (Original post)

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 01:44 PM

Jun 2014

Pretty good sir. I'm only at 746, so I guess I'll keep plugging away...

petronius

(26,602 posts)

9. The last 254 are the easiest; it's like coasting downhill from there...

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 04:45 PM

Jun 2014

antiquie

(4,299 posts)

2. Thank you for your service.

Reply to petronius (Original post)

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 01:52 PM

Jun 2014

Excellent charity choice.

petronius

(26,602 posts)

8. It is, isn't it? The link was tongue-in-cheek on one level, but serious

Reply to antiquie (Reply #2)

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 04:43 PM

Jun 2014

on another - I very much admire their dedication...

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)

3. Thanks for all you've done for DU.

Reply to petronius (Original post)

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 03:33 PM

Jun 2014

As of today I have only served 333 times.

BTW you were never on my blacklist.

petronius

(26,602 posts)

7. Aww, shucks. And you've never been on mine, either...

Reply to In_The_Wind (Reply #3)

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 04:42 PM

Jun 2014

pipi_k

(21,020 posts)

4. In other words...

Reply to petronius (Original post)

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 03:49 PM

Jun 2014

You're not really retiring, because there is no June 31st.

petronius

(26,602 posts)

5. Wait, what?!? Skinner distinctly told me that was the date!

Reply to pipi_k (Reply #4)

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 04:40 PM

Jun 2014

He also told me that DU HQ Tower is in Ushuaia, Argentina. Dude better not be playing me...

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)

6. No, there's just no retirement party

Reply to pipi_k (Reply #4)

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 04:40 PM

Jun 2014

Skinner just wanted to see if he'd show up.

Brother Buzz

(36,431 posts)

10. I toyed with the idea of pulling the plug at 666

Reply to petronius (Original post)

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 05:01 PM

Jun 2014

Then I got side tracked

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