bid Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Hi guys I just wanted to say goodbye and thank you for all the support, advice and fun you've given me in the years I've been here. My life has moved on a lot since I joined in 2004: my son is now an adult and I've got my own dx...and it's just time now for me to move on too Very, very best wishes for all of you here on what is simply the very, very best autism support forum on the net!! <'> Bidxxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Blimey - I only popped in to leave a post in the "Resources" forum, and suddenly here's one of the few people I still recognise here, leaving! Well ... thanks for whatever you may have said to me in our earlier days here, when my presence was much more significant! Well done for providing everyone with such long and honorable service to this forum. You've done great! I'm certain you'll be missed. Take care, bid, and all the very best for the future. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted September 4, 2008 <'> <'> Thanks for all the support and information during my relatively short time here compaired to yourself. I am sure you will be very much missed by a lot of the crew here old and new.Karen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Bid Thankyou for your contribution to the forum over the years, your struggle to get the best for your son inspired a lot of people. Best wishes to you and your family for whatever the future brings. Simon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enid Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Bid! I LOVE reading your posts, I shall really miss them. <'> <'> Enid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickyB Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Sad to hear you're leaving, bid. Your advice advice has always been helpful, and you will be missed. All the best for the future <'> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Sad to see you're going, bid. I don't understand what's happening recently, so many people have left. Will miss you. All the best. <'> ~ Mel ~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted September 4, 2008 <'> ...........hey , Bid, <'> ...........take care <'> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zosmum Report post Posted September 4, 2008 So sorry to hear you're leaving I haven't been here very long but reading some of your posts have given me the strength to carry on Good Luck with everything Zosmum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Thanks for all the support and practical advice you've given to me and others over the years - especially on educational issues. I think you probably still hold the record for the fastest resi school place ever allocated. What you achieved for your son was an inspiration to others. Take care <'> K x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted September 4, 2008 I'm lost for words Floz xxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JsMum Report post Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) <'> Oh No Bid, your post is sad, but I totally understand where your coming from in respect of moving on, as long as that is why your leaving, I think it is a wonderful forum, and Ive learnt loads about myself throw some of the debates we have had and ive made some changes that have contributed to a better life, I really have apriciated everything you have done for me, and the support with Education. I hope that your life is really good and happy, glad you have come to a point where you dont feel you need this place, but im sure that there was people out there that needed your experiences and support, but understand that you want to enjoy life a bit and get on with your life. I only cant wait to post a similair post , there is some strength in letting go, and I think you have come a long way and I will use your life as a insperation. Good luck with the next journey of your life. JsMum Edited September 4, 2008 by JsMum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted September 4, 2008 I don't often get the chance to come here these days, so I can understand where you're coming from. Sometimes I wonder if I shouldn't just quit the forum too. Life does move on and there are more things to fill the time than posting here, though I do miss it a lot. When someone comes up with a 28 hour day maybe I'll spend more time here! Bid, I'm sorry you're leaving, the forum won't be the same without you and I mean that sincerely. You know your stuff and have always presented your advice sensitively to those who've asked for it, and that's made a difference to a lot of people. I hope you'll drop in from time to time (like my irregular dabblings!) and the future goes swimmingly for you and yours. Take care and good luck. Karen x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted September 4, 2008 So sorry you're leaving Very, very best to you and yours - you will be greatly missed L&P (as always) BD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted September 4, 2008 biddy ive just had time to come on since the mad summer holidays and you going you was on here when i first joined and i think you are fab,loads of love and i will miss you lots and lots like jellytots(katies new saying!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjw Report post Posted September 4, 2008 hi bid sorry to hear you are going but thanks for your advise on here, good luck to you and your family take care love theresa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Bid <'> stay in touch hunni. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) My account will be disabled after 9pm tonight, so I just wanted to say a last thank you for such kind thoughts and messages <'> And I know I've said it before, but I can never thank enough my dear friend Helen for all her help and support when I was going through the Statementing process, and Nellie for all her wonderful advice that enabled me to get the support my son so desperately needed <'> And so many thanks to Kris and Elefan for setting up the forum way back when Bidxxx Edited September 4, 2008 by bid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickyB Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Before you go, bid, I just wanted to say good luck for Sunday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CEJesson Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Good luck with the future, your contribution was very substantial! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorryw Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Bye bye Bid, I will miss your posts and your ability to cut to the chase and give brilliant advice. take care Love Loraine xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barefoot wend Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Best wishes to you and yours, Bid. You will be greatly missed. Barefoot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Wishing you & your family peace & happiness for the future. pearl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soraya Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Thanks for all your advice in the past Its good to see that you dont need the forum any more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted September 4, 2008 All the best Bid. Take care of yourself. L xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Bid so sad to see you go It wont be the same without you girl It has been an honour to get to know you and yours <'> Cat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted September 5, 2008 Bid - <'> <'> <'> <'> <'> With very best wishes for the future, please do keep in touch. Clare x x x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookie170 Report post Posted September 7, 2008 Bid, I'll miss you too, just like I miss so many of the others like Helen, Nellie and CarolJ that were members way back when. I feel tearful!!! But I wish you all the very best- lang may yer lum reek and all that....... Take care petal. Esther x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirstie Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Aw Bid, you will be missed. Sorry to see you're leaving. I hope you and yours are very happy and that you still pop in from time to time. I must say i have often thought it was time for me to leave but then i popped out another with Autism, oops...and er another....so got a way to go yet i think! You rock Bid, be happy!!! <'> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanm Report post Posted September 9, 2008 All the very best for the future Bid. Alan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asereht Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Don't be on much here now,but you helped me along back in the day! K is all grown up now too..time has passed so quickly and I have been through so much,you were there with advice when things were bad. Hope you get to read this. Thankyou so much and best of luck. Theresa x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted September 15, 2008 Tut...I'm back I really wanted to reply to a post by Owl about her adult son, so Lufty very kindly reactivated my account I don't think I'll be posting very much, but I realised how important it is for us parents of adult children to support each other, as it can be a pretty lonely place to be. Bid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressedmumto2 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Glad to see you couldn't stay away for long <'> <'> yes we do all need to support each other and I am glad you are back cos our children will be turning into mini adults one day and it will be good to have experience from people who have been there with their children who are adults now <'> <'> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellyanne Report post Posted September 17, 2008 hello hun <'> Knew you wouldn't be able to stay away for too long x x x x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb1964 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Hi Bid, Only just saw your post as I don't visit very often these days - so glad you're going to hang round a little. Take care, Jb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madme Report post Posted September 18, 2008 Glad to see you will pop in. You helped me in the past and so many others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zosmum Report post Posted September 18, 2008 Glad to see you back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjw Report post Posted September 19, 2008 hi bid so glad to see you back on here, i found your post very good and loved reading them, welcome back theresa x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted September 19, 2008 Glad to see you back, bid. <'> ~ Mel ~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barefoot wend Report post Posted September 19, 2008 Good to see you posting. Barefoot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites