Cheese and Rice! Thanks for the heads up, I'm sad to see their voices leave the choir.

Nez,

What about the Koufax Awards? Done, or not?

what the helL????? that's too bad--They were one of the first blogs I ever read...

you know, LG. they didn't say. i wonder.

Why won't anyone ask? I'm not asking. Hey Mikey...

i dunno...

myself, i don't think i would simply because in my case, it feels too self-interested. and i'm happy, actually, as it is that so many readers nominated me without any solicitation on my part. i guess in the face of Wampum going away for good...it feels a petty question. not that i knock you for posing it! i am curious, too.

Same here. You see, MzNicky and Anntichrist C. Coulter have nominated me for the Best Commenter Award. They promise to eternally harass and kneecap anybody who stands in my way. I appreciate it, of course. But I fear for Wampum.

a well-deserved nom, and coming from antichrist c coulter, quite the accolade! i hope they do go on, and also that i know you're up for junk.

I am a junkie, it is true. But MzPicky and Annti Maim wouldn't nominate poor, unappreciated, misunderstood LGF for dogcatcher.

Personally I don't think any pressure should be applied regarding the Koufaxes, I'm sure they have enough to worry about. Just my own sense of the matter.

agreed, kai. it's out of the question, really. i mean, it's just not that important in light of such an announcement.

One of the reasons I didn't retire months ago was my desire just to finish the damn Koufaxes. But, I just can't get it done, not without Dwight. Last year, we were in Pittsburgh and the kids were in school most of the day. Now, we're back on the road, Eric's working full-time and I can't parent full-time and do a job which demands 80 hours a week (really!) Mart really helped out, but it's such a big job. I'm so very, very sorry. I've agonized over it for weeks and weeks. My kids come first this time.

But thanks for caring, mi amigos.

I used to work 80 hr. weeks. It nearly killed me. I kept falling asleep at the wheel. The thing about falling asleep at the wheel is, you wake up (hopefully) with a huge surge of fear adrenaline, sure that you will never fall asleep at the wheel again. Five minutes later, you fall asleep at the wheel again. Eventually, my body adjusted to the lack of sleep. It walked around half-asleep, all the time.

One day, the alarm went off, I went to work, and after my 14th stop - a record day, and only half over - a wizard appeared to inform me that I had accumulated enough experience points to move on to the 15th level. I recognized the wizard from Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction, so I knew I was still asleep and dreaming. It seemed so real, and I was doing so well. If the wizard hadn't appeared, I might never have quit the job. But I did quit, after just six months.

The moral of the story is quit your damn job and give me an award for something.

Ha! I'd definitely give this comment a certificate of merit.

I'm embarassed to say I know exactly what LGF is talking about wrt LoD.

sorry to hear it, MB. I was wondering what-all was going on; glad to hear you check in, at least, and hope the pressure eases up for you soon.

Jajaja!!! and the man proves why he was nominated.

I hear you, MB. Be well, and hang in there. Enjoy the chill time. I hope I see you again.

Oh, this really bites :( . But I can see why MB has to retire, family does come first. As for the Koufaxes, I'm happy just being nominated because the fact that my blog was recognized is more than I ever could have hoped for.

Take care MB.

Alright, amigo, change of plans.

The show will go on (Koufaxes, that is.) What can I say, I'm a sucker for punishment.

Yahooo... ah, I mean, if that's the way you want it, Mb.

hey hey!!! look at that. we're back in Koufax action! now i don't have to wonder if i'd lose any nominations! i can actually do it.

Gosh, Fucktard, that's odd. I don't recall nominating you for anything. And I'm pretty sure I'd remember it if I had.

yours truly,

"MzPicky"

Gosh, MzPicky, I really thought you did. I guess I was just thinking wishfully. It would have been such a great honor for me. Your comment analysis and thread reading skills are second to none. Thanks for setting me straight. It's a load off.

Truly.

Glad to help you out, fucktard.

i love how awards put everyone in such a good mood.

I have no stake in the Koufax Awards, Nezua. This goes back to Jesus' General, before you first posted there.

coo', bro. don't worry bout me. just cutting through this alley.

see you kids at the soda shop, i gots to retrieve my steak—