I usually post and reply to posts at work like it were my smoke break. Some weekends when the Mormonism in me flares up I would get on RfM. But Monday morning I will be at a new job after leaving the old working there almost a decade.

The new job is going to require me to learn a lot. It is going to challenge me like I wasn't middle aged. I probably won't ever get on RfM there at least not for an extended time period.

I'm going to miss reading the posts, replying and making my own (more than I should.)

There are a lot of newbies who have found RfM and I'm excited for them. To the newbs - know that Mormonism, no matter what your take on it being, is a fake. It only leads to tolerating inauthentic life instead of the multitudinousness paths (through mists of darkness in Mormon parlance) of human ingenuity and authenticity.

That is all. Good luck on your recovery if that is what you are here for. At my last job I worked with the one Exmormon I've ever known in real life. She told me yesterday at work when she was saying goodbye to me that we will never recover. Mormonism has our families and influenced us when we were highly suggestible - as kids.

She said even today she checks to see that her skirts, shorts, and dresses aren't too high on her thigh because of the modesty madness of her youth.

Take your smartphone with you to the bathroom!!

My very best wishes on your new job!!!

:) :) :)

I'll look forward to your return. The newbies will always need you. That's why I stay on board. I know things that new converts will never have heard about. I'd like to save others the torture and money that I gave to LDS, Inc.

Good luck in your new job. You'll do fine learning the new things. It will rejuvenate you. Au revoir friend.

If you get into any sort of Elder Berry Jam, let us know.

Will do.

Elder Berry Wrote:
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> That is all. Good luck on your recovery if that is
> what you are here for. At my last job I worked
> with the one Exmormon I've ever known in real
> life. She told me yesterday at work when she was
> saying goodbye to me that we will never recover.
> Mormonism has our families and influenced us when
> we were highly suggestible - as kids.
>
> She said even today she checks to see that her
> skirts, shorts, and dresses aren't too high on her
> thigh because of the modesty madness of her youth.

We'll miss ya, Elder Berry. I'd say hurry back, but want things to go really smoothly for you at your new job.

Best wishes, and you can still check in to let us know how you're doing.

As for your ex-Mo friend at the last job before the next one, I so relate to that. I still feel that way about just about everything. Compare movies to the "what can see" of my youth (is it R rated or not? - though I give myself permission to make exceptions because well, I'm not the same little kid I once was, but still ....)

Or the dress, as a woman I still have those modesty standards on what to wear and how much skin to show. Is that the Mormon in me, or just me being a grown woman making judgment calls on what I now consider appropriate and modest 'for me?' Honestly, I believe it's a combination of both.

Are we ever free from the shackles of that childhood? Yes, and no. Sift the good from the bad, and hopefully the better memories replace the bitter, in time.

enjoy the job training- embrace new skills & congratulations on your new job. Best to you.

So they can teach an old dog new tricks? ;p

Good luck on your new job! We'll keep the light on for you.

We will miss you Elder Berry. Come back and visit when you can.

Waving Goodbye to a good guy.

:)

OK OPie ~


IN b 4 ~ see you Monday OPie ~


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My thought exactly! Hope we don't have to miss you too long!

Strangely addicted to those Nephew posts...

(I read RFM while I'm "listening" to clients whine.)

He is almost finished. I expect an email tomorrow if he hasn't decided to stop writing 2 weeks before the end.

Congratulations on the new job EB.

I'll look forward as always to your contributions whenever you can drop by.

Best wishes in all things to you

Tom in Paris
back from a wonderful 2 weeks in the Luberon region of France and about to leave for a probably less wonderful four days in the UK seeing my family...

Ahh, a new job! Terrific. Time to learn new stuff! Good for you!
You know the drill: we'll keep the light on for ya! :-)

The very, very, berry best of luck to you!!!!
Always enjoyed your posts!

Best wishes, E.B.

Mazel tov and don't be a stranger!

All the best, E.B. Good luck to you, bro. -ed

We'll miss you. Good luck on the new job.

Best wishes on your new job! We'll miss you, but hope you'll check in now and then to let us know how it's going.

Cheers!

You will be missed :) I always enjoy your posts. Best wishes on your new venture!

Good luck and happy trails!

I'll miss you. Good luck in the new adventure.

Take care Elder Berry. When I first came to RFM a few years ago your sense of humor had me spewing coffee everywhere. I needed that then and will miss you now.

Good luck! Embrace the new challenge. I hope you can eventually report back.

I will. Thanks everyone. This is the tech challenge I've always been dreading. I've hit the ceiling on skills and the leveling up is quite the effort at this point.

Good luck on your new job and pop back in from time to time. :)

Good luck mate!!!! I look forward to seeing you back when the time is right!!!

Elder Berry! I will miss you. I love your posts. Please find a way!

But meanwhile, enjoy your new job. Good luck with the learning. Your "middle-aged" brain might surprise you.

We will definitely keep the light on for you and hope you get a chance to return and report soon. Because it's hard to let people go...(but not in the same way it is for LDS Inc.)

Good luck bro! We've got yer back.

RB

You're in my thoughs, old cyber-exmo friend.

Every time I drink my Mormon-influenced penchant for sugary sweet wine I think of you wcg!

Vinegar would be a better match. :^)

You left it all on the board.

I was always impressed at the fire in your belly.

Don't do that

Elder Berry:

That is too bad. I am one of those newbies. I found the Forum after being off grid for years and hiding out from some of my relatives who were trying to locate me so they could beat the shit out of me because of the great embarrassment they felt from the stuff I did at the end. We are descended from Great, Great, Great+ Grandparents who were converts in Ohio in 1833. Apparently, they couldn't handle a black sheep.

I so appreciate your entries. Is there anyway you can post on your days off?

AngelBaloni Wrote:
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> I so appreciate your entries. Is there anyway you
> can post on your days off?

I'm going to eat into family time to study. I don't know if I can do it but I'm going to try.

It is a shame that the people I feel I identify with are ones that end up leaving. See ya later. Enjoy the new job.

Good luck with the new job!!! I'm going to miss seeing your wise and funny remarks here!!
Wishing you the best always, Aquarius



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Thanks for letting us know. Good luck.

I'm sure you'll learn and thrive in the new job, despite being "middle-aged." Your sharp mind and wit will serve you well.
In the meantime, you'll be sorely missed.
Fire up the computer at home on a weekend once in a while, and drop us a note letting us know how you're doing, ok my friend?

Best!

Hey, if you're sneaking a peek, have a great day!!

Well, cousin, I spend few days on the boards now. I am "recovered". But I do pop in now and then to see how my friends fare.

Best wishes on the new endeavor and see you when I see you!

Bruce A Holt Wrote:
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> But I do pop in now and then to
> see how my friends fare.

Me too.

Maybe I can rework a carol for Smithmas...