Passing The (Swag) Flame

[Brad Adrian]

Well, folks, the time has come for me to hand over my responsibilities as the Sultan of Swag. Some of you may know that I had been under-employed for over two years, but now have a fantastic dream job (heading up the primary market research at a large IT company). Since I started working, though, I've just not had time to give the Thoughts site and readers the attention -- and giveaways -- they deserve.<br /><br /> <img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/bradsultan.jpg" /><br /><span><b>Sultan Emeritus</b></span><br /><br />So, as of today, I'm handing the Sensational System of Swag Sharing and Spreading to Jon Westfall. I'm going to miss all the fun of the giveaways, but Jon's going to do a terrific job getting some great swag out to you readers, starting very soon.<br /><br />I'll still be around, though, so I'm going to hang onto my Turbin de Swag (because I look so good in it). Drop me a note sometime, and PLEASE always remember what it's been my mission over the years to impart to each and every one of you:<br /><br />No WHINING!

[tabenate]

Phew! :wink:
Your swagginess, your stint here completely damped my mojo...maybe I'll start winning again now you're gone :D

Play aside, I hope you have a great time with your new job.

[Jon Westfall]

As my first official act as the new Sultan, I hearby announce that the ruling laid down by the previous Sultan regarding whining still stands!

Seriously, Swag Simply Shouldn't Stop Seeing Sunlight Simply Since Sultans Switch! Sure-Enough Some Super Swag Shall Show Soon!

[Brad Adrian]

Okay, I'll be the first to admit that my sense of humor can be a bit sarcastic and goofy, but -- MAN! -- at least first-degree alliteration isn't among my crimes. ;)

[Steven Cedrone]

Seriously, Swag Simply Shouldn't Stop Seeing Sunlight Simply Since Sultans Switch! Sure-Enough Some Super Swag Shall Show Soon!

I should lock this thread JUST because of that! Hahahaha! :wink:

Good luck Brad!!!

[Sven Johannsen]

but now have a fantastic dream job (heading up the primary market research at a large IT company).

Good on ya, Brad. You deserve it. Anyone who has a puppy eat their PPC should get some good fortune now and again.

[daS]

Brad,

Congratulations on having a great new job!

This is a great year of distractions for us MW guys... this Saturday is my wedding day! 8O

[Brad Adrian]

This Saturday is my wedding day!
Best wishes! Being married has been the best 25 years of my life -- and my wife's, of course!

[Jon Westfall]

..but -- MAN! -- at least first-degree alliteration isn't among my crimes. ;)

Isn't this somewhat akin to Whining? Beside, you started the alliteration thing in your original post :)

Sultans Shouldn't Slam Sly Studious Scribes Seeking Spirited Show-off Sessions!

Note to moderator SC: just TRY to stop me from my alliterations - I have the power of the turban now!

[Paragon]

This is a great year of distractions for us MW guys... this Saturday is my wedding day! 8O

Congratulations David!!

Congrats to you too Brad, on the new job.

I started a new job this week as well. This is my first real job in 20 years. I've been self-employed all this time. It's a big change.

Dave

[Brad Adrian]

Thanks for the kind thoughts, everyone. I'm finally back doing what I really love: managing market research projects and getting to use terms like Eigen values, choice-based models and Komogorov-Smirnoff analysis of equality of variances!

Gives you goose bumps, doesn't it?

[Sven Johannsen]

Thanks for the kind thoughts, everyone. I'm finally back doing what I really love: managing market research projects and getting to use terms like Eigen values, choice-based models and Komogorov-Smirnoff analysis of equality of variances!

Gives you goose bumps, doesn't it?

Smirnoff...I understand that. Think I'll go get me a glass of it. :wink:

[Darius Wey]

Good on ya, Brad, David and Dave. :)

[marlof]

Congrats to all, but especially to Brad A. I knew you'd get there again, mate. You're my favorite sultan.

[Jonathon Watkins]

Good to hear it. :D It sounds great!

[ctmagnus]

Does Jon get the turban, too? :lol:

[Don't Panic!]

Jon don't need no stinkin turban. :devilboy:

Congratulations Brad.

[Jon Westfall]

Jon don't need no stinkin turban. :devilboy:

All I need is my good friend Mr. Green :mrgreen:. However I am toying with the idea of putting a turban on Zippy - I haven't changed my avatar... ever... perhaps time for a change.

[daS]

This Saturday is my wedding day!
Best wishes! Being married has been the best 25 years of my life -- and my wife's, of course!
A belated thanks to you Brad and Dave. As you can obviously tell from my new avatar, she didn't run away at the last minute. :D

Saturday was truly the best day of my life!