End of an Era
Nov 28th 2014, 5:07 pm
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End of an Era
So, nearly 15 years ago, 2 British Expats named Sue and Paul, living in the US, decided to start a forum for people like themselves, Brits away from home.
Years later that forum has grown to be a worldwide community, and has led to people meeting up, forming deep friendships and in some cases even getting married, while the online forum itself just goes from strength to strength.
But now the captain of our ship has decided she wants to spend more time chilling out, and working on other projects, and so is handing over the helm of BE to someone else.
So firstly, lets all raise our glasses to Sue - and to Paul - for giving us this amazing resource, and for running it with a fair hand. The real Sue is as lovely a person as the online Sue, she's a dear friend of mine, and I hope she stays around as promised, even though she wil no longer be in charge.
Secondly, a toast and many wishes of Good Luck to BEVS, another great friend of mine, who is taking over at the beginning of December, and to whom all comments, complaints and compliments about the site should be sent in future
The Queen is abdicating
, may the new Queen reign as well as her predecessor! 
Years later that forum has grown to be a worldwide community, and has led to people meeting up, forming deep friendships and in some cases even getting married, while the online forum itself just goes from strength to strength.
But now the captain of our ship has decided she wants to spend more time chilling out, and working on other projects, and so is handing over the helm of BE to someone else.
So firstly, lets all raise our glasses to Sue - and to Paul - for giving us this amazing resource, and for running it with a fair hand. The real Sue is as lovely a person as the online Sue, she's a dear friend of mine, and I hope she stays around as promised, even though she wil no longer be in charge.
Secondly, a toast and many wishes of Good Luck to BEVS, another great friend of mine, who is taking over at the beginning of December, and to whom all comments, complaints and compliments about the site should be sent in future
The Queen is abdicating
, may the new Queen reign as well as her predecessor!
Nov 28th 2014, 5:54 pm
#2
Worongary
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Re: End of an Era
good luck for the future Sue
Nov 28th 2014, 8:56 pm
#3
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Re: End of an Era
All the best to Sue. Hope you have a great time and thanks for all you have done. We will miss you even though you will still be around.
Good luck to BEVS too in her new role.
Good luck to BEVS too in her new role.
Nov 28th 2014, 9:14 pm
#4
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Mar 2008
Location: Sydney, NSW
Posts: 7,580
Re: End of an Era
Thank you to the retiring leader - this site has been an invaluable resource and also a great place to vent, have a laugh and air your woes to people who understand what you are going through.
Good luck to BEVS in taking over.
Good luck to BEVS in taking over.
Nov 28th 2014, 9:43 pm
#5
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Re: End of an Era
What what what?
Thanks Sue
and congrats to BEVS!
Thanks Sue
and congrats to BEVS!
Nov 28th 2014, 10:22 pm
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Re: End of an Era
So, nearly 15 years ago, 2 British Expats named Sue and Paul, living in the US, decided to start a forum for people like themselves, Brits away from home.
Years later that forum has grown to be a worldwide community, and has led to people meeting up, forming deep friendships and in some cases even getting married, while the online forum itself just goes from strength to strength.
But now the captain of our ship has decided she wants to spend more time chilling out, and working on other projects, and so is handing over the helm of BE to someone else.
So firstly, lets all raise our glasses to Sue - and to Paul - for giving us this amazing resource, and for running it with a fair hand. The real Sue is as lovely a person as the online Sue, she's a dear friend of mine, and I hope she stays around as promised, even though she wil no longer be in charge.
Secondly, a toast and many wishes of Good Luck to BEVS, another great friend of mine, who is taking over at the beginning of December, and to whom all comments, complaints and compliments about the site should be sent in future
The Queen is abdicating, may the new Queen reign as well as her predecessor!
Years later that forum has grown to be a worldwide community, and has led to people meeting up, forming deep friendships and in some cases even getting married, while the online forum itself just goes from strength to strength.
But now the captain of our ship has decided she wants to spend more time chilling out, and working on other projects, and so is handing over the helm of BE to someone else.
So firstly, lets all raise our glasses to Sue - and to Paul - for giving us this amazing resource, and for running it with a fair hand. The real Sue is as lovely a person as the online Sue, she's a dear friend of mine, and I hope she stays around as promised, even though she wil no longer be in charge.
Secondly, a toast and many wishes of Good Luck to BEVS, another great friend of mine, who is taking over at the beginning of December, and to whom all comments, complaints and compliments about the site should be sent in future
The Queen is abdicating
, may the new Queen reign as well as her predecessor! 
Well said Polly 
Congrats to Bevs - big shoes to fill but I'm sure you'll be great
And big thanks to Sue for all you have done - good luck with the future
Nov 28th 2014, 11:13 pm
#7
FREE TIBET
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Re: End of an Era
The Queen has gone,vive le revolution !!!!
Nov 28th 2014, 11:49 pm
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Re: End of an Era
Good luck Sue, enjoy your time chilling out - and even more good luck to BEVS, lol.. talk about a poisoned chalice
Nov 28th 2014, 11:51 pm
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Re: End of an Era
The Captain is coming home from the sea. Thanks for everything you've done - this site is really a "home from Home" for us outlaws - sorry, Expats.
Enjoy your retirement from Web Control.
Enjoy your retirement from Web Control.
Nov 29th 2014, 3:23 am
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Re: End of an Era
Best of luck for the future all, it's been emotional. 
Nov 29th 2014, 9:20 am
#13
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Re: End of an Era
Sue, Yours will be a difficult act to follow. All the best to you.
Nov 30th 2014, 9:15 am
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Re: End of an Era
Woh. Big news indeed.
Thank you to Sue - this forum has introduced me to some of my closest real-world friends.
Good luck Bevs. Like the Times Crossword, a globally important phenomenon will be run out of a small town in New Zealand!
BB
Thank you to Sue - this forum has introduced me to some of my closest real-world friends.
Good luck Bevs. Like the Times Crossword, a globally important phenomenon will be run out of a small town in New Zealand!
BB
Nov 30th 2014, 9:28 am
#15
Home and Happy
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Re: End of an Era
And a very lovely small town it is too....I must go back there one day!