I haven't been drinking - honest! So this isn't one of them big drunken hugs and a slurpy kiss or anything. I'd just like to say a big thank you to everyone on this forum for all the help and support I have received over the years doing my PhD. I still remember my first post - about a student bank account (good memory, see) - and my last PhD-related post about my viva experience a short while ago (that one was easy). I've watched other people come full circle on this forum, from starting to finishing their PhDs, and now it's finally me (after corrections)!
Prior to starting my PhD, I didn't realise that a forum could be so much fun and provide such an immense amount of support. I must have received advice from people concerning every aspect of my life (including my PhD) - and I'm all the better for it! Plus, forumites helped me with papers that were integral to my PhD (SBCC and Sneaks, for instance). My PhD journey, save for PG Forum, would have been an immensely lonely journey, and I doubt I'd have even finished it, without the compassion, understanding and encouragement of the people who use this forum. It's weird how the simple day-to-day posts and activities of this forum made me feel like a valued member of a little community of like-minded people.
So, without further ado (and sorry if I miss some names...):
Thanks to Keenbean, and thanks to Sneaks,
Well wishes to Eska, a salute to Teek,
There's Chrisrolinksi and dear DanB,
Not forgetting young Natassia and wise Ogriv.
From good old Goodboy to PamW,
A big fat thank you to Pjlu,
And then there's Jojo and 404,
A116 and the great Bonzo.
I remember Moonblue and that Catlinbond,
The sagacious Bilbo, clever Smilodon,
Ev's a raver, Blue has charm,
Ann was a matriarch, that Lara was warm.
I know that leaves many forumites who remained unnamed,
But to rhyme them all would tax my brain,
They know who they are, and they should rightly all be awarded 5 stars!
