A Conversation for Old Announcements: January - September 2011
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25 September, 2003: h2g2 - Back to Business - Addendum!
Smij - Formerly Jimster Posted Sep 25, 2003
Mina, coo-eee! I can see you! 
As for future meet-ups, one upside of this is that with less staff places to fill, there'll be more room for everyone else 
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fords - number 1 all over heaven Posted Sep 25, 2003
I'll drink to that! 
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Marjin, After a long time of procrastination back lurking Posted Sep 25, 2003
Does that mean that next to Mina there will be surprise guest(s) at the Dutch meet tomorrow?
You would be very welcome of course. (I don't have to provide the lodging
).
25 September, 2003: h2g2 - Back to Business - Addendum!
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Sep 25, 2003
Maybe it means a smaller gathering,
as in Mina-malism.
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Zarquon's Singing Fish! Posted Sep 25, 2003
Good luck and hope to see you at future meets! 
25 September, 2003: h2g2 - Back to Business - Addendum!
J Posted Sep 25, 2003
"However, many of you did the maths and realised that the numbers didn't add up just yet. So, it's with a mixture of sadness and pride that we announce that the redoubtable and wonderful Mina has been invited to share her considerable community skills elsewhere on BBCi."
Actually, I was hoping you'd done the math wrong
Mina!!
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daraline, keeper of unusual rats and deranged hamsters Posted Sep 25, 2003
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Whoami - iD dislikes punctuation Posted Sep 25, 2003
Mina
I first knew you under your pre-Italic ID, and remember how pleased and excited I was back then. You have been really great and your unique way of phrasing things, alongside a very entertaining sense of humour and fun, has been wonderful to see. As long as you don't leave the site altogether, then we'll all perhaps survive...
Abi is coming to Oxford on 8th November 2003 for a quiet meet-up. Once again, just to remind you and everyone else that you're invited. It'll be different not being an Italic (again) - more relaxed. And for once, VIP and me will be trying to get things vaguely organised... 
The page is at A1291835.
Mina, we all love you! 
Whoami? 
25 September, 2003: h2g2 - Back to Business - Addendum!
Mina Posted Sep 25, 2003
Awww, I think that's the nicest thing that's been said so far. thanks very much! And you see, I'm too addicted to leave. I'm online in the evening. Again! 
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Whoami - iD dislikes punctuation Posted Sep 25, 2003
We are all saved!
Whoami?
25 September, 2003: h2g2 - Back to Business - Addendum!
Mina Posted Sep 25, 2003
And I only came online to update my Personal Space. Which I haven't done because I got too involved in chatting! I'll have to do it tomorrow!
25 September, 2003: h2g2 - Back to Business - Addendum!
Vip Posted Sep 25, 2003
*cuddle*
I'm still too in awe of you, my darling. I'm sure it is unnecessary, but in awe I am. Big, impressive Mina-person.
With love and respect,
Vip x
(That suddenly sounded very formal. I apologise. Normal service will be returned shortly, after I get a good night's sleep).
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Tube - the being being back for the time being Posted Sep 25, 2003
"I'm too addicted to leave."
Or rather "I'm hootoo addcted to leave"
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$u$ Posted Sep 26, 2003
"Mina has been invited to share her considerable community skills elsewhere on BBCi".
I read the announcement and your letter Mina, but what exactly will you be doing 'elsewhere' if I may ask?
So other than Jim, the h2g2 team is all gone/going now then?
Glad to hear you'll be sticking around in an unofficial capacity though.
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Gnomon - time to move on Posted Sep 26, 2003
There's just Jimster and Natalie left.
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$u$ Posted Sep 26, 2003
I meant from the original h2g2. They both moved across from elsewhere on the BBC didn't they?
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Mina Posted Sep 26, 2003
It's in my Post article what I'll be doing. Making sure that queries are answered, things are run smoothly, and that everyone has a good time. In effect, I'll be a very glamourous Customer Support type person. Much like on h2g2, but with less smileys.
25 September, 2003: h2g2 - Back to Business - Addendum!
Mina Posted Sep 26, 2003
Jimster and Natalie came in just after me last year, so the TDV days are being well and truly laid to rest. 
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$u$ Posted Sep 26, 2003
So you'll obviously need to spend lots of 'spare' time here getting your smiley fix then.
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25 September, 2003: h2g2 - Back to Business - Addendum!
- 21: Smij - Formerly Jimster (Sep 25, 2003)
- 22: fords - number 1 all over heaven (Sep 25, 2003)
- 23: Marjin, After a long time of procrastination back lurking (Sep 25, 2003)
- 24: paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant (Sep 25, 2003)
- 25: Zak T Duck (Sep 25, 2003)
- 26: Zarquon's Singing Fish! (Sep 25, 2003)
- 27: J (Sep 25, 2003)
- 28: daraline, keeper of unusual rats and deranged hamsters (Sep 25, 2003)
- 29: Whoami - iD dislikes punctuation (Sep 25, 2003)
- 30: Mina (Sep 25, 2003)
- 31: Whoami - iD dislikes punctuation (Sep 25, 2003)
- 32: Mina (Sep 25, 2003)
- 33: Vip (Sep 25, 2003)
- 34: Tube - the being being back for the time being (Sep 25, 2003)
- 35: $u$ (Sep 26, 2003)
- 36: Gnomon - time to move on (Sep 26, 2003)
- 37: $u$ (Sep 26, 2003)
- 38: Mina (Sep 26, 2003)
- 39: Mina (Sep 26, 2003)
- 40: $u$ (Sep 26, 2003)
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