(Soon To Be) Leaving The Blogosphere

Dear all,

After the past year and a half of writing on this site, I have decided to leave the blogosphere. I know this announcement is entirely out of the blue, but I have actually been considering it for quite some time. Certainly, it has not been an easy decision, as I have greatly enjoyed blogging and feel privileged to have met so many friends, readers, and fellow bloggers online.

However, I am about to assume some major lifestyle changes (impending fatherhood and newly increased career responsibilities), and after much thought and family discussion, have chosen to hang up the spikes. Running this website has been a true joy and passion, and I had hoped to continue it indefinitely, but unfortunately this option does not appear realistic.

As a result, I intend to wrap things up shortly. There is much backlogged content that I'd like to post before leaving, but expect the blog to wind down in the near future. The site itself will remain online for the time being, although that may change at some point because Typepad (our web host) is a paid service. I would like to preserve the site's content, though, and am working on several options, including creating an archival site through a free hosting service such as Blogger. (More info on this to come.)

I also don't plan to leave the online space entirely; time permitting, I certainly hope to still comment and write letters on other blogs and sites, as well as offer the occasional freelance piece. And please stay tuned for all the wrap-up material on this site. But in the meantime, thank you all very much. It has been a real pleasure running TheSolidSurfer.com, and I certainly will miss it.

-Solid Surfer

Comments

[Madzionist]

Surfer, take some advice from a fellow blogging new Dad who has similar time constraints as you do: don't give up your blogging.

Seriously, you need some "you" time, too, and this is very therapeutic. You don't need to post 7 days a week, of course, but keep the site active for your own well being.

Just some friendly advice!

Your pal,
MZ

[Freedomnow]

Hey Surfer Dude,

What a blast it has been!!!!!!

You are one of those bloggers that I dont completely agree with, but always sympathize with.

Not only are you a great blogger, but you are a great person.

Thanks for the memories...

[JasonP]

You had a great run and I enjoyed your contribution. I understand the need to move on. Family comes first!

[Solid Surfer]

MZ, Freedom Now, and Jason - thanks for the kind words. Blogging on this site has been great, but one thing that makes it easier for me to go is the knowledge that the blogosphere is in good hands with sites like all of yours. I definitely plan to continue to be a regular visitor at all of your blogs, and if you're ever looking for a guest writer on occasion, I'd be happy to chime in.

[Rastaman]

If you quit entirely, a pox will be visited on your firstborn. So sayeth the Great God Blog.

Well, no, actually I think Blog came in on the same donkey that the Great Pumpkin rode. MZ is right though. Blogging is good for the soul even if it does tend to wear out PC chairs.

Congratulations on your pending fatherhood!

Rastaman

[Mini Me]

Surfer you will be missed. I have enjoyed your writing and our interaction. Best of luck to you in your future endeavor.

[Solid Surfer]

Thanks Rastaman and Mini Me. I will definitely miss blogging over here. (I'm not actually done yet, though; I know haven't posted for several days, but do intend to put up some wrap-up materials shortly.)

[Parnah]

Great Job Surfer. You will be missed.

[Solid Surfer]

Thanks Parnah, glad you have enjoyed visiting the site.