Public announcement

[rikibeth]

For those of you not already aware of it...

shadowflyer and I are getting divorced.

melovechocolate and I will be moving out over Christmas break, although still in the area. We'll be selling the house.

If you need or want my new address, cellphone number, or other contact info, comment, or drop me an email at rikibeth@gmail.com.

As a side effect, I'll probably trimming my friendslist somewhat... nothing personal, I just won't have the same amount of net time where I'm moving, and as of now my roommate-to-be hasn't made the switch from dialup. If you would absolutely hate to be dropped, and think you're at risk (this probably means if you're a Potterfan I don't converse with much otherwise), feel free to mention it.

We now return to your regularly scheduled lj.

Comments

[thisside.livejournal.com]

Wow. *hugs*

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

[asphodeline.livejournal.com]

eek! I didn't know. SO sorry. Hope the move out is smooth and hassle free (I know what it's like, I'll keep you in my thoughts)

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thanks -- I need all the hassle-avoidance I can get.

[jedilora.livejournal.com]

I was unaware, and I'm..well, I guess it sounds mutual enough so I'm not sure if I'm sorry or not. How are you?

And er-I suppose I'm on the Potterfan possible dropping sector, and I like reading your journal, but if you choose to defriend me I won't take offense.

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

You're local enough that I think I might keep you around. :) I'm OK. It was my decision, actually, and not exactly an easy one, but it's been a while coming.

The details, as you might expect, are hectic, but apart from the running-around-like-a-madwoman, I'm pretty relieved.

Thanks for asking.

[woodwardiocom.livejournal.com]

-Criminy. Sympathy, my friend.

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thanks. See you at Arisia?

[eponis.livejournal.com]

::hugs:: Be well. Let us know if there's anything we can do.

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thanks. You're a bit far away... but I've put my "text me" up on my userinfo page, and while I only signed up for 400 text messages a month, if I post an "I'm feeling down, send me amusing text messages please" you can consider yourself asked.

[kadath.livejournal.com]

Aww, suck. :(

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Yes and no. But thanks.

[gem225.livejournal.com]

I wish you and melovechocolate the best, and please, I'd like your new address.

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Okay. Will username@livejournal.com reach you?

[lediva.livejournal.com]

My condolences go out to everyone involved. :(

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Sorry I didn't get to game more with you.

[adpaz.livejournal.com]

Wishing it hadn't had to be this way, 'cause you know I love you both dearly. But you've got to do what you think is right and you know I'm your friend through it all.

{{{{{Riki}}}}

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[bunnygoth.livejournal.com]

I'd like your new contact info of course. Or I'll have to hunt you down, which would just take too long!


*hugs*

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

bunnygoth@livejournal work, or should I use a different email? (LJ is like the convention bulletin board for me, I swear.)

[pookiegroupie.livejournal.com]

i'd like to stay on your list. how's the princess doing?

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

She's mostly well, although stress comes out at odd moments. Of course you're staying on my list, you're someone I've met face to face (although we need to see more of each other)!

email me.

[semperfiona]

Good luck in your new life, and I'd like to continue to hang on your friendslist. I wish you the minimum of drama in this process.

*hugs*

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Minimum drama would be good, and I appreciate the wishes. Pull up a chair and get comfy.

[ruedifference.livejournal.com]

*hugs tight*

I wish an easy transition for you. And if you'd be willing, I'd like to stay.

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thanks. And sure. I don't want to drop people who WANT to stay... I figure this is a good time to trim people who were here for the Snape and are wonderin g where all the fandom content's gone. Or the food porn. There may be more food porn as I embark on feeding two young vegetarian girls and two younger omnivorous boys, but less so as job reports, 'cause I'm working on a sandwich-making assembly line now instead of the Cafe of Horrors.

[calleigh-caine.livejournal.com]

I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

We've never really conversed so I imagine I'll be dropped from your friendslist. I enjoy reading your journal, but definitely do what you need to do.

Good luck.

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Right. We pretty much only met at the Serenity sneak preview... but I appreciate the well-wishes, and if you'd like to stay, no problem.

[labellerose.livejournal.com]

My condolences on the situation-sometimes it's best that a a couple not stay together, but the process is still a difficult one.

Hope that better days are ahead for all of you.

And, um, if you could see your way clear to keeping me on the fl, I would love that. :)

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Heh, I've got that icon too.

Thanks for the good wishes and I'll keep you around.

[webbapettigrew.livejournal.com]

:-(

Sorry.

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Hope you and Randy are both doing better soon!

[gentlyepigrams]

Hey, I know I've said it already, but *hugs* and all the best to you and the kidlet.

I'm hoping I'll get that contact information in a couple of weeks, if not sooner. :)

[shoeless-girl.livejournal.com]

I'm so, so sorry Riki. I know what a tough choice it was but I'm glad for you that you've made the decision. I hope you manage to make the transition with minimum hassle, and that melovechocolate understands what's going on (not trying to patronise her, but I remember friends' parents splitting while I was at high school and my friends not getting it).

*hugs*

I'd love to stay. Sorry I haven't been commenting a lot recently - RL has been horribly busy! Just take care, okay?

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thanks hon. Seems like your hectic is good news mostly -- congratulations!

[sociofemme.livejournal.com]

*sends hugs and support* I'm so sorry to hear that. *hugs more*

If you're pressed for internet time, feel free to cut me--I don't notice who does and doesn't have me friended, and I never take it personally. Actually, I have no idea if you have me friended *now*, come to that. *sheepish smile*

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

I have you friended and I did not thank you properly for the CD but that's partly because the low end boom box I was using would not play it so I haven't heard it yet! Soon I will have a computer with a working sound card... but until then I just have to anticipate.

[ygrane.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry. What a difficult choice to make.

*hugs you so*

Also, I really understand the need to cut the FList. I cut mine by two thirds last year around this time. I love reading your journal, but I don't post in mine much, and don't get to tag you as often as I'd like anymore. In short, I promise not to cry at you if you need to cut me.

*hugs to your family*

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Stick around if you like.

[ghilledhu.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I have sent melovechocolate the letter. And we need to talk about the house at some point soon.

condolences

[bellatrys.livejournal.com]

altho' I do wish that my own parents had separated instead of fighting brutally in between begetting for so many years, leaving all half-dozen plus of us so badly maimed and disfunctional when it comes to relationships, that doesn't make it any easier for any of you, even if in the long run it turns out to be the better alternative.

Re: condolences

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I'm hoping that this will be best in the long run for our daughter, as well as for me.

[witchchild]

*hugs*

Do you have my number? It's backdated in my user info if you need it. Be well.

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thanks. You understand.

[actual-size.livejournal.com]

Don't know what to say except I'm sorry things didn't work out. My best wishes for healing to all of you.

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[dragonelle-fics.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear this news.

It's okay if you drop this journal from friends. I've enjoyed reading your posts but have to admit I haven't updated in years (and I'm not a very good commenter even when I *am* caught up!)

In any case, wish you the very best, and hope you're spending the holidays in the company of plenty of love & support. Safe travels, wherever the road may take you.

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Thanks. You be well too.