Hi All! I come to you with a heavy heart. I have given this a lot of thought, and have decided that for the time being - I am just unable to carry on with my blog for a little while. I do not know how long. I know that I am extremely busy with work. I have just entered into an agreement to purchase a local real estate company. So, my little ole' business will soon quadruple in size. I am a bit overwhelmed.
I am not saying I won't be back - nor am I saying I will not post something occassionally, but for the next few months I have so much to concentrate on that I feel that I would be doing a disservice to my business if I did not focus 100% on it. We all know how much time blogging can take. I will miss it, and I will miss you most of all. I will still be visiting you and following your lives and escapades....
I know I will be back in full force after the summer selling season settles down a bit, but for now....I need to step back and realign my life - and focus.
Thank you for understanding. Its been a hard decision to make. But I know all of you will understand. Please stay in touch with me....as I will think of you often.
Much Love to each of you...and thank you so much for following my blog.
Hugs and Blessings, Barb
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Awww. We'll miss you! Congrats on your business growing! Rare in these times..Hope you're well :) See you around!
All the best,
Allison
Congrats on your great news! I'll be here when you have a chance to pop in. ☺♥☺ Diane
Well, that sounds like good things and exciting. We wish you much luck on your endeavors and hope to see you soon. We will miss you here in blog land!
Congratulations on your business growth. We will all miss you and will look forward to your return :)
Toni
Barb my Dear friend...Congrats on your new venture...Now girl I will miss you and I think all of us understand the demnads of every day life...I love blogging but even I have to take a break from it time to time and girl I am retired now...But still have a home and Hubby to take care of first...May you have a great and blessed summer...Please keep in touch..I'll miss you my friend...Many hugs to you...Love Gl♥ria
We will certainly miss you and certainly understand that when opportunity comes knocking, you answer that door! Sounds like you're in the right place at right time! Congrats!
Barb, you know how much you will be missed, but life has to take the front seat some times! Congratulations and any time you have the opportunity to grow your business (especially now) you have to jump on it! We'll be here when you return. Hugs, Kat
Good Luck with your new business adventures.
Cheri
www.itssoverycheri.blogspot.com
Congratulations!!! Yes, we will miss you but I can so relate right now...just in another way, with my mother.
Blessings to you and we'll see you again soon!!!
~Beth
Congratulations on your new business venture. It's good to hear about a business being busy in these gloomy economic times. Your bloggy friends will be waiting when you have time to return.
Barb, What an exciting adventure you are starting on, the very best of luck to you. Your blog will remain on my front page waiting for you to post again. Thanks again for my adorable little Rooster pitcher gift, I love him! Cant wait to hear all the new stories when you get back! Good luck, Sue
Hi Barb! Congrats on your new business venture! I know you do not want to enter into that in any fashion less than 100% effort, so of course, we understand! I never understood how you do all that you do anyway! We will miss you in blogland, but we will be here when you can drop back by for a visit! Until then...hugs...Debbie
Barb, you will definitely be missed. I had about a two-week hiatus recently while I helped move my son and his family from Annapolis to Savannah. I'm just now getting back to it. Sometimes you just need to take a break.
Congrats on your growing business, especially in these hard economic times.
Yay for you! It is so wonderful to hear great news right now. Of course we will be missing you but we will be celebrating for you to. Good luck and I know that we will be hearing from you!
~Liz
Congratulations and way to go! I admire you for your obvious hard work. Keep your blog and just post when you can. That's really what we all should do instead of obsessing about it.
Congratulations on your new business!
Best of luck with the new venture - I'm sure it will be a great success :)
Wow, glad to hear your business is going so well, and congrats on the new adventure. I'm with Stacey, when we feel overwhelmed by something that's supposed to be fun, like a blog, then we need to step back a little bit..I've been thinking the same thing. Just check back in when you can.
Suzanne
I wish you the best, Barb. You go and do what you need to do and if and when you decide to come back, we'll be here to welcome you with open arms. I've so enjoyed coming to your blog, looking at your beautiful home and dishes! :) Take care and congratulations on your new job opportunity!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
Good luck with your business. Hope to see you back real soon:)
We all need a break once in a while. Take care and good luck in your business.
blossom
Barb, you will greatly missed in Blogland, for the time being. I wish you much success in the expansion of your business.
I look forward to hearing about your venture, when you return.
Crystal
Barb, We'll miss you but I understand, sinc ei just had to realign my life as well.We'll all be sitting here on the porch with an extra cup of tea ready for you when you can come and sit a spell and chat.............Jo
Barb, you are such a doll and you do so much, I can't imagine how you keep all the balls in the air that you do. Congratulations on your new business. I know you will make it a HUGE success. I will miss your wonderful posts, but hope to see you pop in occassionally in the "neighborhood". Love ya. Hugs, Marty
You'll be missed. It's great that you are so busy with your real estate business - not the case everywhere because of the economy. You are blessed, but our loss!!! Sally
you go on girl and work that new business and don't apologize for needing to focus on 'real life'.. how exciting that your business is growing!!! i'm soooo happy for you, and hope that when you do drop by to say 'howdy'.. you'll have nothing but great news to share with us all!
take care of yourself, enjoy the ride!!
continued blessings to you & yours,
-Tracie
Good luck with your new endeavor. I'll be looking forward to the fall.
:)
Great your business is doing so well! Enjoy your blogging break and I hope you do come back soon!
What sad news to miss you ... BUT ... what wonderful news that you are doing fantastic with your business. Let us know occasionally how things are coming along for you ... maybe a quick note once once a month on your blog. Take good care ... TTFN ~Marydon
Congrats and Good Luck on the new business endeavor! :)
I am so sorry to hear this. But I understand. I am new to blogging and was so enjoying yours. Hopefully your will be back in the fall and I can follow you than. Thank you for sharing your hard work in making such a beautiful blog. Maybe one day mine will be half as nice. Carol
Awww, I'm really going to miss you, Barb. Your blog is one of my favorites. But I do completely understand where you're coming from. Hugs to you, and I hope to see you around sometime soon!
We totally understand & will miss you!!! Good luck in growing your business. Sell lots of homes. I will personally miss your sense of humor. You crack me up. Take care & we'll see you when we see you.
Barb, I wish you the best in your latest endeavor but I do hope you will return. You are truly an inspiration to me with your lovely house, dishes, and decorating ideas. Good luck!
Barb: You will be missed....no doubt about that. But when you are ready, we will be here!
A great adventure awaits you and I wish you all the best with your growing business!
I don't comment often on your blog, but I ALWAYS read!
Lou Cinda :)
We will surely miss you but I wish you a lot of luck, Barb!...Christine
Barb...we will definitetly miss your sweet and clever posts but totally understand about a little break. And congratulations on your new business news AND baby news! Things are really poppin' in your neck of the woods! Take care and we'll be here awaiting your return! Hugs
Congrats on your new venture. Owning a business takes a lot of work. They didn't say haste makes wates without a reason, take your time and when you visit, we'll all be waiting for you. Enjoy!
Barb congrats on the new business, you will be greatly missed, but we will see you soon!
Tracy
I hope it goes great Barb!
~Happy 4th! :)
Congratulations and good luck. I didn't get to know you very well, yet, but I enjoyed your site. I completely understand what you mean about needing the break from blogging. It is very addicting and time consuming. I'm fairly new to it and already realize I need to somehow cut back a little. Hope all goes well.
Barb, I will miss you, I need some food inspiration. I could always count on you for a quick and tasty recipe. I am so happy for you to have a new business venture. I know you will be successful, you always are in what ever you do. Drop in when you can we will look forward to hearing from you, hope to see you in the neighborhood, I am sending you love and good thoughts, hugs Kathysue
WOW Barb....you have a great following. I know you will surely be missed. I truly understand being busy. You can do like I do and post when you can, read when you can, and comment when you can. No pressure!
Of course, I don't have a very big following,so I don't think anyone would really miss my blog if I took some time off from it. LOL! CONGRATS and blessings on your buisness.
Barb, how exciting for you. Good luck with the new endeavor. I'm sure you have mixed emotions and are feeling over whelmed. We all have to do what is right for us at the time..no one knows this better than myself.. You truly will be missed, hope you can find the time to pop in occasionally and say hello... Many well wishes are sent your way,...
Happy Fourth...hugs ~lynne~
Good luck and congratulations on your new adventure. You can come back when you find time. I know it takes a lot of time to blog and sometimes I feel like I spend too much time at the computer, so we all deserve a break from it. Best wishes!
Hi Barb, I did a post for the Dollar Store Tablescape Meme, but this is the first chance I have had since the first of the week to get on the computer for very long. Didn't realize it was canceled. Sorry I included the link in my post! ...opps! :)
CONGRATS on your new acquisition! That is wonderful news! Wishing you much success! :) ...I'll miss your beautiful posts, but understand completely! I promise to catch up with you one day in Jacksonville! Looking forward to that luncheon! Take care and hope you have a wonderful and safe 4th! ~hugs, Rhonda :)
Aww, Barb! I'm really going to miss you while you're gone!
Sounds like great things are on your horizon, and you will be crazy busy in the upcoming months! I wish you all the luck in the world with everything you are taking on!
I'll miss you and your wonderfully fun posts! Take care of yourself and have a safe and happy 4th!
~Really Rainey~
It is interesting that such good news is also sad news.
I see that more and more bloggers are taking breaks. It really can be a job in itself.
I look forward to your return. Best of luck on your new venture.
Barb, you absolutely have to do what is best for you and your business. Blogging has certainly turned into a part-time job for me, but that's fine cause I need a part-time job. I totally understand how much time and commitment it takes to write a blog. We'll all be here when you get back! xoxo
May all your dreams come true.
Go forth and conquer the world!
Candy
Barb... I know just how you feel.. I'm doing somewhat the same... slowing down from blogging during the summer... just much too much to do... Have a nice hiatus and hope to see you in the fall... or now and then between now and then... ;)
blessings. Dixie
We will definitely miss you! Have a great break and when you come back, we'll be here!
Howdy Barb
God bless you and keep you on track as you embark upon an awesome new adventure.
I will miss your blogging thoughts ,comments and posts.
However I am so thrilled for you and very proud of you .
Balance in life is a sure sign of maturity and wisdom blended together in the best way.
I will be looking forward to your words of happiness in the future after you get all settled in perhaps you can make time to read a few comments here and there to rememeber we your blogging girlfriends are always thinking good thoughts for you and your future.
Blessings to you sweet lady.
Thank you for being a great example of responsible blogging .
Love and hugs
Happy Trails
We will miss you! Good Luck and I pray for your success and happiness in your new venture!
Connie
It's so nice to hear that your business is doing well! Wonderful! We will miss you while you're gone -- but take care and we'll still be here whenever you want to pop in and when you're ready to come back. Good luck with your new adventures!
It's lonesome without you. Another way of saying we miss you and your beautiful and creative blog. Hurry back home!
Congrats & good luck w/ the business Barb...sure am going to miss your posts but of course I understand.
Oh, Barb, I'll miss you and your wonderful blog and I'll check back from time to time to see how you are. Don't feel bad, though. I often wonder why I blog, but it's so hard to say goodbye to the wonderful people I've met, including you! I wish you all the best with your real estate business and a well deserved time off from blogging. I'll be ready with more tea posts when you are! Take care!
I WILL MISS YOU AND I WISH YOU LOTS OF LUCK IN YOU NEW VENTURE. I ALSO WISH YOUR HUSBAND GOOD HEALTH.
HUGS FROM THE PIEDMONT AREA OF N.C.
Hi Barb,
I'm only seeing this now because honestly, I've been having trouble keeping up with blogging this summer as well. We've been busy keeping the kids occupied and of course home projects are always happening here.
I want to say congrats on your new business venture! That is so exciting and I'm sure with all the new work it will take, you will also gain a lot of satisfaction! So happy for you!
~Michelle
Barb...just stopped by and found this. I totally understand...your business needs to come first! Sounds like an exciting time! Best of luck and we'll see you when you have spare moment. As the saying goes...we're keeping the porch light on for ya!
Susan
Congrats on your new business venture - sounds like an exciting and busy time in your life (which is great)!
Manuela
Hi Barb! How fun to see a comment from you! Glad you came up for air and went to the movie! Wasn't it just delightful? I hope you are taking good care of yourself! We miss you in the neighborhood!! Have a wonderful weekend! And bon appétit! lol ...hugs...Debbie
Hi Barb-just wanted to say hi and we miss you! Hope all is going well with your business expansion!
blessings
mary
We will miss you. I have nothing like your excuse but I know exactly how you feel. Somethings got to give...and blogging is the most expendable at this time.
I have cut back since my illness...
Post about your business...it doesn't have to be long..but we are good listeners...and this is an exciting adventure you are beginning! How exciting! I am happy for you and wish you great success!
Love and hugs to you, Milissa. You have been a joy!
Mona
Hey Barb, You are TOTALLY fine with taking a break! Many of us had to do the same this summer...and I wasn't blogging near as much as you were. I applaud you for taking the time you need for you and your family...we'll always be here for ya when you get back! I still have you on my BLOG ROLE and I won't be replacing ya! See ya when you get back!!! ~Hugs~ ~CC Catherine
Barb, Will you be having Tea Time Tuesday's again???? Mumzie
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