SLWalker Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 ...something that has been long in coming.  As of today, Ad Astra denizens, you have a new administrator. He has been faithful, diligent, hard-working, and honest. He has also brought you countless smiles, more reviews than you can shake a forest of sticks at, and on top of all that, his own writing and stable of characters. He's been around forever as your local deputy admin, a job he's performed beautifully. Mike and I agree, it's time.  Now, he's not a deputy anymore.  Congratulations, MirandaFave. You're now a full admin.   And since we promoted Miranda, that leaves us a deputy down. Obviously, given how rowdy you all are (), this can't be allowed. So, the consensus came down to one person who has been exceedingly active, has taken more monthly challenge awards than anyone else, who has been a great writer and reader both... lil black dog! From now on, she is your new deputy admin.  Congratulations, lil black dog!  On a personal note, I'm so proud of both of you, and to have you here. Thank you, for all you've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGarcia Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Congratulations to MF and LBD. Â MDg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil black dog Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 ::blushes profusely:: It's all the great people here that make it such a pleasure to read, write and review, as well as participate in the forums. And congrats to MF - he's definitely deserving. I know on a personal note his reviews and free write prompts have inspired me to do things I didn't think I was able to do. Hat's off to MF, and our other great admins - Steff, Mike and kes7. You've all worked tirelessly to make this a fun place to hang out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekfan Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 YAY! Congrats to MF and LBD! You guys rock, well deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Fave Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Oh my! Blushes profusely too. Wow, this is a surprise. And honestly, I'm so delighted and chuffed by the gesture. Thanking you Steff and Mike. I was more than happy as deputy (kinda imagined myself as part of a wild west thing really). It's an honest joy to be a part of this forum and I've been only too delighted to try and lend a helping hand where I could. The members are what makes this place a joy to be a part of, whether reading and reviewing stories or simply bowled over by their responses each time to challenges and prompts, their creativity and generosity of spirit is inspiring in itself.  I'm also thrilled to see lil black dog become deputy dog (this shall be your name now and forever more) - really deserving and always she has the interests of the people and the site at heart.  Again, thank you Steff and Mike. You guys do so much behind the scenes that doesn't get seen and deserve for your praises to be sung from the roof. Now, let me run out the front and check is the new Jaguar there ... oh ... no not yet. (I do get a driver too, yes?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil black dog Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I'm also thrilled to see lil black dog become deputy dog (this shall be your name now and forever more) - really deserving and always she has the interests of the people and the site at heart.  Again, thank you Steff and Mike. You guys do so much behind the scenes that doesn't get seen and deserve for your praises to be sung from the roof. Now, let me run out the front and check is the new Jaguar there ... oh ... no not yet. (I do get a driver too, yes?) LOL!! I was looking for a FB name, maybe that'll be it.  Wait? What? Is that a new pair of roller skates in the driveway? No Jag for deputies, it seems... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jespah Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 w00t! Congratulations!! Â MF - Â LBD - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackenzie Calhoun Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I've done it elsewhere but full blown congratulations MF and LBD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil black dog Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Thanks, guys. It's really all of you that make me love this site and want to contribute somehow.  This is bittersweet, though, for the memorial service for the family friend who passed is later today. Not so much a memorial as a party, for that's what Gus wanted. The idea of people standing around weeping over his body was unsettling to him, so he told his wife he wanted a party, a celebration of life, and that's what she is doing. I suspect most people in this small town where I live will be there, because Gus was one of those amazing souls that touched everyone he came in contact with. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kes7 Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Congrats to you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibraltar Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Congratulations, folks! You guys rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowgirlcadet1701 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Congratulations, LBD. Promotions are good. Â On the downside, however, I miss your like button already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil black dog Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 ^^ Thanks, but now I get to give 'em out left and right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGarcia Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 LBD's like button is restored. Merry Christmas, MDg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackenzie Calhoun Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Fantabulosa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLWalker Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Does that mean I can finally get likes too?  Woot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackenzie Calhoun Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 One big happy fleet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil black dog Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Say what?! Looks like all the mods have like buttons now. Double W00t!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGarcia Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Yeah, I dug into the code a bit and found a property. Â MDg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Fave Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Damn it. Now I have to be nice to people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil black dog Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 ^^ Life's a bitch, eh MF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Fave Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 A bitch and its mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackenzie Calhoun Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 As opposed to a baby Horta and its mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Fave Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 ^^ Actually, this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackenzie Calhoun Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Mess with a baby Horta and you'll soon have to cure rainy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
