The Dingbat is.... single.

[Robb]

As of five minutes ago, I offer anecdotal proof that nice guys do, in fact, finish last.

Mrs. Robb will be needing a new name, and obviously we here at Dingbat LLC will be open to suggestions. Keep it clean or I'll lock yer ass. :)

Meanwhile, the Moderatoratin' goes on. Freeps will get an extra-hard boot towards the exit. Dupes will be locked with a more furious tone. And the silly polls will be more ironically melancholy than outright absurdist for the foreseeable future.

But in truth, the Kerry-Clark-Dean-Kucinich-Edwards haters and lovers all have my undying respect. Even the schmucks among you are passionate -- and we may fight, but like brothers and sisters we're still family. And like family, we will win in the end.

So a toast, dear Lounge-rats and all others who happen upon this. Today I am no longer part of a duality... but still and more so a part of a stronger mass. This little DU thingy, which I still feel, still believe will prove the better part of all our humanity. We're going to take back our country, and we're going to transform it from the nightmare it has been to the dream we all knew it could be.

Raise a glass, friends and adversaries. We go on.

:toast:

[Name removed]

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[supernova]

2. Am I reading you right?

If I am, I'm sorry. :hug: Been there.

[Kenneth ken]

3. I'm sorry to hear that

No matter the reasons, nor whatever happiness/relief one may feel; ending what was, at least one time, thought to be the embodiment of ones hopes and dreams, has painful aspects. :hug:

I hope you get through the ending as healthy, sane and unscarred as possible.

:toast:

[Lisa0825]

8. very well-said....

when I got divorced, I felt like I was mourning the future I was losing, even more than the man who left.

[supernova]

11. The Loss of dreams

for the future you thought was secure is definitely a big part of it. And it cuts very, very deep. :cry:

It took me a very, very long time to come to terms with that.

:toast: to your new future Robb.

[SarahB]

4. Sorry, I'm in a similar boat

Due to kiddos and other factors, we must remain in a state of limbo for awhile which makes it all suck even worse, but you are correct. Outside of the personal events in all our individual lives, lie greater causes and nobler purposes in which we must all do our part and keep within the forefront of our minds.

So to you, Robb, I give you a toast in return. :toast:

edit: spelling

[absyntheNsugar]

52. SB and Robb I'm sorry to hear all that

And SB - I know how you feel...completely.

[salinen]

5. Mrs. Salinen moved out last week

I don't know your situation, but hope that it is a change that you both came to and prefer.

[Rowdyboy]

17. Salinen, I'm sorry

My partner and his ex-wife parted amicably after 19 years before we met. They remain friends and she and I adore each other. Hope you and your ex-Mrs can find some similar kind of common ground.

Don't know if it helps that much, but you're among friends.

[salinen]

18. Thanks RB

It is amicable.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

20. Sorry to hear that

Hang in there..glad it was amicable.

[The Traveler]

6. Sorry to heat that, man

Been there. if ya ever need to talk ...

[Lisa0825]

7. I'm sorry, Robb....

You probably don't know me, since I am nowhere NEAR as prolific a poster as you ;-), but I have liked your style as a poster since I was but a lurker. So, as a near total stranger, I just wanted to say I am sorry you are going through this. I have been through Splitsville myself. Crappy town to stop in, but you won't be there long. Life moves on whether we want it to or not sometimes.

I hope your hurt doesn't linger, and your heart heals quickly. In the meantime, take out your frustrations on the freepers!
:evilgrin:

[Eureka]

9. Sorry to hear that Robb

Like so many posts before me, I've been there.

I hope at some point you find a silver lining.

[Pale Blue Dot]

10. Does this mean that no one else gets to be bad cop for awhile?

Hey, have a drink. We're part of your family, too, you big dingbat!

:beer:

[Robb]

15. Fear not, the drinking has begun

...Where's that expensive wine emoticon?!?

[Lars39]

12. That is the stiffest upper lip I've seen in quite a while.

:toast: :hug:

[ornotna]

13. You have alot of heart

for a dingbat. I salute you :toast:
Hope your ok guy.

[legin]

14. Sorry to hear it Robb

Like people said it does take a while to get over.

:toast:

[Rowdyboy]

16. (in his best Mary Tyler Moore voice he sighs...) "Oh Robbbb..."

I'm so sorry, man. Just know that a lot of people really care about you.

Take a little while to digest everything if you have that option. I wish you the very best...

[Bossy Monkey]

19. All sympathies, and a suggestion:

Now all polls should end with "Robb's ex-wife is a dingbat." C'mon! You know you'll feel better! :)

[liberalhistorian]

42. I'd like to call her a much stronger

name than that, because she obviously doesn't know a good thing when she has it, but we're supposed to be polite and tolerant on here, so I'll refrain!

[KamaAina]

64. For whatever it's worth, I started the first (?) such poll, here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x990031

Alas, Dingbat picked up only a single (groan!) vote...

[Susang]

21. Hey Robb, don't despair!

Be sad, grieve for awhile, then get on with things. You have friends, and will eventually find someone more suited to your unique and wonderful personality. I know it sounds hack, but close one door and another one opens...:toast:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

22. Wow Robb I'm very sad for you

You have a great spirit and it's HARD hearing this pain come from you. Hope it all turns out with as minimal grief as possible.


:hug:

[tishaLA]

23. I'm sorry to hear that Robb

but you're still a dingbat.

Have a drink for me!

[jpgray]

24. Each set aside poll option shines candle-like in empathy for you

Sorry to hear it, but you're a good guy--you'll pull through. :toast:

[Hemprus]

25. Onward and upward

Relationships suck. The only person you can count on is yourself, because once you start to believe in some, they turn on you. ;(

[AlienGirl]

26. Sorry to hear that...

Otter and I are meeting to sign divorce papers tomorrow.

I feel your pain. :cry:

Tucker

[Bunny]

27. Gee guy, I'm sorry to hear this.

Hang in there. We'll be here for you. :pals:

[Ellen Forradalom]

28. gosh Robb I'm sorry

Remember to turn to your dogs for comfort.

[Richardo]

29. So sorry, Robb...

:pals:

[greatauntoftriplets]

30. Ah, Robb, I am so sorry.

Raising a glass (it's orange juice, but it is 6:45 a.m.) to and with you.

:toast:

[EstimatedProphet]

31. Sorry, Robb

That's a tough one.
Divorce is never fun, even when it's the right thing to do. So, do remember what you said, we go on. Keep on keepin' on, and you'll be OK.

[GOPisEvil]

32. Aw, man...

...I'm so sorry to hear about this. But you've still got the doggies, right?

:pals::beer::toast:

Edit - do you get custody of the kitchen? ;-)

[Robb]

46. LOL!

It appears I get both. The kitchen and the critters feel too much like responsibility for her, I think. :shrug:

[GOPisEvil]

50. Well good!

That kitchen was for you anyway! Glad you're keeping the kids too.

Oh...hey...next time you hire those nice young ladies to do yard work, INVITE THE GUYS OVER!!!!! :D

[Robb]

55. I don't think I'll be affording them again anytime soon...

...but yeah, you better believe there will be beer and lawn chairs next time. :)

[GOPisEvil]

57. You could charge admission.

I'd make that roadie. :D

[Robb]

58. It's a new career path!

And I have you to thank for it! :D

[GOPisEvil]

59. Think of how much you could charge for refreshments!

Boy, I'm just full of good ideas!

(Or am I full of something else?)

[Robb]

62. Yes.

:evilgrin:

[eyesroll]

33. Sorry to hear that, Robb

:hug:
A good sense of humor is a great coping mechanism.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

34. That sucks, I'm so sorry..

Breaking up is hard. Your profound words are proof you'll get through this. We love ya Robb. We're here for ya.
:grouphug:
Duckie

[LynneSin]

35. Robb, you come to Philly for the gathering and hang with us

we'll take care of you!

:grouphug:

[SOteric]

36. I'm so sorry to hear this, Robb, - Please let me know

when we, the women of DU, can begin flirting outrageously with you.

;-)

[liberalhistorian]

49. LOL!

I have the distinct feeling that it won't take long at all for such flirting to start, DU women know a good thing when they see/read it! Of course, my heart is already taken by that wonderful fellow DUer Dean, aka NightTrain!

[supernova]

51. LOL! SOteric!

You shameless hussy! :* :7

[Robb]

53. LOL!

Oh, dear...! ;)

[liberalhistorian]

54. Oh, come on,

you'd love it and you know it!!!

[dolo amber]

60. Man, if the personality wasn't enough...

(and if my senility's not acting up...)

I seem recall on one of the "Lets all show off how foxy we are!!" threads (;)) that our young Robb is quite *bow-chicka-bow-bow* worthy!! :D

Yet another who's been there, hun...hold on, it truly does get better with time. :hug: :toast:

[LynneSin]

71. I flirt outrageously with all the men of DU

single, married, straight, gay - I flirt with them all.

Heck, I even flirt with the women!

[Buns_of_Fire]

37. Blessings and good wishes to you (and your ex)

Sometimes it just isn't meant to be. People change, grow, and evolve. Been there, done that. You'll survive (as will your ex). You've got friends, both in the "real" world and here. There are many people who care, whether you know it or not.

Unfortunately, this doesn't change the fact that you're still a dingbat. :shrug:

[nuxvomica]

38. Sorry to hear this, Robb

It wasn't because of some advice I gave you in the "expensive footwear" post a while back, was it? I just hope and pray that when word gets out you aren't trampled by the crush of single women at your door. Take care.

[TXlib]

39. So sorry to hear that, Robb

If things aren't yet final, do yourself a favor and try to move things along as smoothly and amicably as possible.

[Whitacre D_WI]

40. I'll drink with ya, Dingbat.

Just don't actually cry in the beer -- it ends up tasting salty after awhile.

:hug: hang in there, buddy.

[kmla]

41. So sorry to hear that, man.

Bummer.

Good thoughts and vibes for a quick and amicable dissolution. Take the time you need for introspection and reflection, and come out with a fresh outlook when you are ready.

Cheer up, buckaroo.

[liberalhistorian]

43. NO!!!!!!!

Oh, man, Robb, I don't know what else to say except how sorry I am that it's come to this. You do NOT deserve this at all! I can't imagine how painful this must be, but you have us here and we love you, dingbat and all! And you're a great guy, you will soon be surrounded by gals who'll appreciate that, lol!

[MissMillie]

44. I'm sure there's nothing I can say

that can make you feel any better, so I won't try.

I hope you can find comfort somewhere, even here if that's what you choose. If you need to talk, vent, rant, etc., we'll listen to ya.

[Redneck Socialist]

45. So sorry to hear this

Best of luck going forward.

[mvd]

47. I'm sorry, Robb

I hope everything works out for you.

[bearfan454]

48. Sorry Robb

I am on Mrs bearfan number 2. Divorce can be brutal. You will endure.

[cally]

56. I'm sorry Robb

:hug:

[Deja Q]

61. My condolances...

I wish you well.

And if you want to switch teams, just say the word! :-)

[BigMcLargehuge]

63. lemme know if there is anything I can do Robb

sorry to hear things didn't work out with you and the Mrs. If you need someone to talk to please see my contact information in my profile.

[proud patriot]

65. Hey Robb

I'm here if ya need a friend man :headbang:

[Robb]

66. What a great bunch a' folk

...these DUers. I gotta say, this is some good stuff. I must've made some of you giggle at some point, or something. :)

Hell, I'm still wearing my ring, but I'm the only one. It's almost been 24 hours, and pretty soon I'm back off the dogsitting duty up here on the mesa, and down to home in town for good, where I've already discovered the empty closets and drawers. (sigh)

Ah, well. Fortunately I finished the next book before the bomb dropped, so I can shop that. I'm gonna be fine, I think. After all, I gotses sled doggies. :D

But thanks kiddos, it's nice to get all this. I'll try to keep the upper lip stiff, and the whining to a minimum. :thumbsup:

[northofdenali]

67. Robb {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

:hug::loveya::hug:

Hang in there, friend, you have my love as well. Don't forget the incredible DU karma when you need it.

[regnaD kciN]

68. That really sucks!

I went through the same thing almost exactly twenty-one years ago (she moved out the Tuesday before Easter). I came out of it O.K., and I'm sure you will, too.

[Robb]

69. (twilight zone music)

Wow. I thought I saw something in the Meeting Room about some planet or other being in retrograde and ruining communication; it'd be funky if the same thingy was taking place 21 years ago. :)

[liberalhistorian]

70. How are you doing

now that you've had some time to absorb the shock? I can't believe she'd do that to you! We're all here for you anytime, of course (and I have the feeling that SOteric and many other DU ladies wouldn't mind making you feel better anytime, either, lol!)

[Robb]

72. Doing pretty well, thanks.

all things considered. :) Today I'm passing the torch on my dogsitting sojourn and taking my two pups back home. I've been down to my house once since she moved herself and her stuff out, I've got some coping coming what with the empty closets, drawers, chairs etc. But I expect that'll be the biggest hurdle for the next few.

[liberalhistorian]

76. Do you get the house,

or will you have to move out?

[MadHound]

73. Aww, man, I'm sorry to hear that Robb.

Don't worry, life does get better with time and talk. Just don't make the mistake of jumping into something before you are ready, that can also be disastorous. Remember you've got friends and buddies, both here and in the real world. Use them, for talk, comfort and support. We'll be here for you OK.:toast:

[VelmaD]

74. I'm so sorry honey

:hug:

[ZenLefty]

75. That sucks, bro.

I hope things work out alright for you. If it's any consolation, you still got us. :D

[RFKHumphreyObama]

77. You still have my thoughts, prayers and best wishes Robb

I'm so sorry for what you have been through -I hope it gives you comfort in knowing that you have so many friends here who you can turn to when you need to talk or express your feelings. Please don't hesitate to confide in us if you need to