Thanks SpanishDict.com!

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Hola a todos: (Hello everybody)

Esto es sólo mi manera de decir adiós a SpanishDict.com. (This is just my way of saying goodbye to SpanishDict.com.)

Over the years this site was like the morning paper: it was part of my world on a more or less daily basis. On a typical day I would check out the forum, especially the games, to start my day. I'll miss that dearly. But unlike the morning paper I was able to participate and develop connections with others. And while I know there were limits, I felt enough freedom to express myself. That was really special.

Thanks to all the moderators, and all the participants who made this forum possible. The thing I will remember the most is the tremendous amount of creativity that everyone brought to the table. This site had the brightest and most beautiful minds you'll find on this planet.

I know I've had my ups and downs on SpanishDict.com, sometimes getting emotional about things that really mattered to me. But I love everyone on the forum and while it's hard to say under these circumstances I am grateful to SD administrators for having this forum in the first place.

Mis mejores deseos para todos ustedes. (My best wishes to you all.)

Sassette (Missy)

Una despedida muy cálida. Saludos - 005faa61, Oct 13, 2017

Thanks, Julian. :) - Sassette, Oct 13, 2017

Bumped you up to 10. Not long to do that. - Mardle, Oct 13, 2017

Thanks, Mardle. It's nice to know that others feel how I feel. :) - Sassette, Oct 13, 2017

A most gracious goodbye, Missy. I admire your style. - AnnRon, Oct 13, 2017

Thank you Missy. xo - rac1, Oct 13, 2017

Thanks and I hope your goodbye is not definitive. - porcupine7, Oct 14, 2017

Well said Sassy xx - ian-hill, Oct 14, 2017

Thanks, amigos. I'll be looking to continue my studies with as many of you as possible. It sounds like Spanish Help is the next stop. - Sassette, Oct 14, 2017

It really was like a morning paper. Sometimes we tried to wake early to get the first post in! Thanks for posting. - katydew, Oct 16, 2017

Answer 1

That's a beautiful image Sassette! Thank you.

Your comment means so much. I know I got a little nasty at times but I appreciate you all! - Sassette, Oct 13, 2017

"Nasty Sassy" :) It happens. Ray calls me the "Feisty Yank Sheila." Jejeje. - Daniela2041, Oct 13, 2017

Thanks, Dani. Hey, maybe having a temper is related to having high intelligence. We're both smart! lol - Sassette, Oct 13, 2017

Thanks for the memories SD, it's been a blast. As I said, you made a business decision. No problems to me, but please give us a helping hand to keep our community together. All the best for the future. - billygoat, Oct 14, 2017

:) - ian-hill, Oct 14, 2017

i wasnt a member for long but enjoyed it. Intend to try the flashcards once forum closed. - Mardle, Oct 14, 2017

Answer 2

Aw, Jeeze, I'm getting teary eyed AND nostalgic even before the sun sets on the 17th. You're right on the money, Sassette. I came here in 2008 and it was a daily thing to visit and learn and meet the damnedest people.

Dare I say that it's like Walter Cronkite retiring all over again?

Since your name is a play on the writings of one of my ancestors (Cervantes) May I ask you where is your "Pancho Sanza?" - Daniela2041, Oct 13, 2017

Thanks, Don. My heart goes out to you. I've been on SD for a while but you go much, much farther back than I do. What a change this is going to be for you. It's not easy. - Sassette, Oct 13, 2017

:) - ian-hill, Oct 14, 2017

Mi Sancho lleva nombre de Changó Panza. En estos momentos duerme en una caja de cartón y usa dos bolsas de virutas de papa sin abrir como colchón. - DonBigoteDeLaLancha, Oct 14, 2017

¿De veras eres pariente de MCS? ¿Cómo lo sabes? - DonBigoteDeLaLancha, Oct 14, 2017

Answer 3

Shocking news to hear SD is going away.

This has always been a good resource, too bad it's coming to an end.

I'd like to say thanks to each and everyone of you for your contributions and your help, especially the moderators who donated their time.

If anyone wants to keep in touch let's trade contact info via PM.

The learning Spanish community is a small world, I'm sure I'd run into some of you in other places.

Suerte!!!

You're right in that the Spanish community is small but packed with great people. Many are headed to Spanish Help. Maybe I'll check that out. - Sassette, Oct 13, 2017

I think you will like it there at Spanish Help and I encourage you to go there. Go check it out, I don't want to lose contact with either of you. - rac1, Oct 13, 2017

:) - ian-hill, Oct 14, 2017

i've been at SH for three days now and am gaining my sea-legs. There's a lot to like. I hope to see everyone there. - DonBigoteDeLaLancha, Oct 14, 2017

Answer 4

Excellent post Sass!

I want to say to everybody reading this ................

This does not have to be the end. We have a ready made home up and running and many of us are over there. It's called Spanishelp. Guillermo has provided a link in his thread.

Come and join us --------- everybody!!!! Come and join us.

I don't blame SD, as such, they have made a business decision, and had every right to make it. However, what can't be accounted for in dollars and pounds is the human emotion and attachment.

Many of us have made life long friends here. I chat (via whataspp and skype) to people in all four corners of the planet. It's fantastic - I love it.

SD was our common home - our shelter - our place to put our feet up and practise together. This home has now gone -- it's a shame, but a fact also.

Soooooooooooooo, we move house - simple

There is a beautiful cup of English tea and slice of cake waiting over on Spanishelp for anybody coming to join us! Come on!

see you there mate - patch, Oct 14, 2017

top man!! - billygoat, Oct 14, 2017

I want coffee. :) - rac1, Oct 14, 2017

:) - ian-hill, Oct 14, 2017

I share your feeling. Good luck, Spanish Help. Looks like I'll be heading over there. - Sassette, Oct 14, 2017

Answer 5

Thank you Sassy . You have always been a thoughtful person

we have all enjoyed working with you , and thank you Stephanie for allowing us all to say our goodbyes.

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Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there. I do not sleep

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*We must change and move on in order to live again.

chao pescao - Birdlan, Oct 14, 2017

All too true.xo - rac1, Oct 14, 2017

:) - ian-hill, Oct 14, 2017

Thanks so much for your entry, Ray. You are indeed someone who has quite of bit of wisdom and I've enjoyed your entries over the years. - Sassette, Oct 14, 2017

Answer 6

Thanks for this post Missy. I had a ball on this site engaging with all of you guys.

I've seen many members come and go, and they were all special in their own way.

Because of you I learned that smurfs aren't so bad.

Buena suerte a todos !

Adiós !!!!!

(Hola Jraider y Adiós: - ) ... ☼ ... - Esteban_317, Oct 14, 2017

Thank you for all those colorful & entertaining comments. - NKM1974, Oct 14, 2017

Bye J. It's been fun learning with folks like you. - katydew, Oct 16, 2017

Answer 7

SD was my "morning paper". News from all over the world.

I will miss it more than my words can say.

Let's all try to stay in touch.

If you PM me - while you still can - with your email address I will reply. Ian

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I wonder will the P M work on the new S D - ray76, Oct 14, 2017

I doubt it mate. That we communicated with each other is what they wanted to stop. - ian-hill, Oct 14, 2017

No it won't. - rac1, Oct 14, 2017

You've got my email, don Ian. ♥ - Daniela2041, Oct 15, 2017

Yes I do Dani. xx - ian-hill, Oct 15, 2017

Answer 8

This is really sad. However, they are right about the bugs. There have been many days recently when I couldn´t post.

I hope you'll give Spanish Help a try too, mstivers. - Sassette, Oct 14, 2017

Answer 9

Gracias a SD y a todos vosotros por vuestra inestimable ayuda.

Un cordial saludo y hasta la próxima.

We deserve to slap ourselves on the back for a job well done. :) Thanks, astotxua. - Sassette, Oct 14, 2017

Answer 10

The Q&A is the only thing that is shutting down, right? Or did I miss something somewhere?

Read this link from this page: http://www.spanishdict.com/answers/299047/flashcards-and-windows-10-chrome - NKM1974, Oct 14, 2017

I checked the link. My flashcards are working properly. Everything seems to work properly. Most of my use has been the Q&A and the dictionary. Speed has been my major concern. i use Chrome and WIndows 10. - DonBigoteDeLaLancha, Oct 14, 2017

Me too. - Daniela2041, Oct 15, 2017

Answer 11

Very well said, and I totally agree with all the good things said here.

A saying that I saw on one of those annoying chain emails years ago has stuck with me, and I use it often.

"Don't cry that it's over, smile that it happened."

"No llore porque es terminado, sonría porque occurió."

(Please correct my Spanish.)

Very, very well put. And that's what we should focus on as we all look to move on. I guess the next move is Spanish Help. Hope to see you there. :) - Sassette, Oct 15, 2017