Well after just over four years of blogging I've decided to call it a day. Those of you who regularly visit here will have noticed that the frequency of posts has been on the decline for a while, and I just don't have the same energy, time nor inclination to post that I once had.
Given it's time for me to pay Typepad for another year I've decided that this is an appropriate time to stop.
Thank you to all who have commented, to those whom I've got to know a little through this medium, and to those I know in real like but our friendship has been enriched via blogging.
Who knows, perhaps one day I'll start again, but I don't see that happening in the next couple of years.
In the words of Douglas Adams (or thereabouts) - so long and thanks for all the fish.
I have enjoyed following your thoughts, but all good things come to an end.
Best wishes for your ongoing thinking and reflecting.
Posted by: Catriona | Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Brodie, I'll be really sad to see you go. You introduced me to blogging, we journeyed on socio-political blog together, you supported me through my Moltmann crisis and I will be delighted to keep in touch with you IRL and on the phone! :-)
You can always blog for free on blogspot. It's really improved....
speak soon
lynn :-)
Posted by: lynn | Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 12:32 PM
ah man say it aint so!
Posted by: jason | Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 02:47 PM
Aww... There goes one of my regulars! I respect the decision Brodie - but can we stay in touch please? Better be a happy blogger, or happy if not blogging. Bless you and thanks for all the posts! Paul.
Posted by: Paul Roberts | Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 08:34 PM
thanks Brodie! I've enjoyed reading. blessings on all you do. Hope we'll meet in real life!
Posted by: maggi | Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Lynn - Hmm never did make it round for dinner. Will need to sort this out.
Posted by: brodie | Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 09:49 PM
Paul - would be glad to keep in touch. I still remember warmly our meeting and conversation at Greenbelt.
Posted by: brodie | Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 09:50 PM
Maggi - Thanks for the comment, Would be great to meet in real life. I was in Cambridge this week and think I may be back there in May. Perhaps I could email you nearer the time and arrange to meet?
Posted by: brodie | Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 09:51 PM
Catriona - Thanks for the comment.
Posted by: brodie | Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 09:52 PM
Jason - It's so. Thanks for all your encouragement over the past months.
Posted by: brodie | Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 09:53 PM
not a problem, stay in touch through facebook though!
Posted by: jason | Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Brodie like others you introduced me to blogging - we will now really need to meet up again physically...or you could get the cheaper Typepad version or go to blogger! On the other hand as you know there are times I stop and have stopped and so on but there you go. PEACE Brodie to you and yours.
Posted by: Stuart | Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 11:32 AM
indeed, a free host would be ideal, as you could take breaks without worry to cost
Posted by: jason | Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 02:05 PM
Man, I've been wondering what to type. I'm sorry to see you hanging up the boots, but, in a way not surprised.
I do hope you keep somekind of online presence going, via twitter, or occasional guest posts or something. I've learnt a lot from your words, your journey and the connections you've made.
Posted by: fernando | Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Jason - the cost is not the issue, but thanks for the suggestion.
Posted by: brodie | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Stuart - Thanks
Posted by: brodie | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 08:51 AM
Fernando - Thanks. I've appreciated getting to know you a little via the blog and hope that we can continue this friendship is some way.
I will, needless to say, still visit your 'desk' and leave the odd comment.
Posted by: brodie | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 08:52 AM