Something's fishy here

[Dee4j]

LOL Dee4j, I guess what you are saying then is somedays yor are the camper and somedays you are the marshmellow. I guess I don't want to be the marshmellow :sombraro:

:J absolutely!!!:J

[ForestCreature]

I'm still here but in a different capacity. After 11 years of producing PUT magazine I needed a change and made Dean deal he couldn't refuse.
I'm excited for Dean and the future of PUT!

Dave

Dave , glad to see you didn't just sneak off into the night without a parting word. I hope this is the change you need and it works for you. You've put alot of your life into this...how's it feel to let go of the reigns ?  
I believe you put them into capable hands with Dean.

[Used 2B PopUPTimes]

You've put alot of your life into this...how's it feel to let go of the reigns ?  
I believe you put them into capable hands with Dean.

Marcy,
It feels a little weird not being in charge of PUT.  I came up with the idea and the name in 1997. I really intended for it to be a newsletter but it quickly turned into a magazine when my co-founder, Charlie Gilbert, said he'd publish Pop UP Times if it was a color magazine.  We had a blast with PUT -  the trade shows, mfr tours, freebies and recognition is fun. Charlie died 3 years ago and took some of the wind out of my sails.

I'm very comfortable with Dean taking the helm and actually think he'll get it done - probably better than I ever did.  I'll be helping Dean with ad sales and an occaisional article so I'll still be around, just not in front.

[oreo57]

:# Good luck to both of ya !!

[brainpause]

'Tis a bittersweet day. I have seen PUT throughout most of its days, and admire Dave for following a dream, even when it got rough.

However, I know Dean is also quite capable, and PUT will continue to be a great magazine.

Thanks, Dave.

Larry

[cyclone]

Wow - some big news here!  Dave - I certainly hope we continue to see you around.  I think I've been hanging out here since '01 and want to thank you for providing a forum where so many of us hung out and became friends.  So, thanks!  And, good luck to Dean on this new venture (well, added venture) for him.

[garym053]

Dave: Thanks for all your hard work with PUT! Good luck in your new (ad)ventures!

Dean: Good Luck to you as well. I'm sure it will all go well. I visit PUX on occasion. Mostly visit here at PUT because I'm a country boy who doesn't like crowds! PUT had a more "homey" feel to it. However I wouldn't be opposed to having the sites mirrored and eventually merged if that's the way you decide to go!

[cjpoppin]

Dave,
Good luck with the new job I know you will do it well.....Thanks for the many times you have helped me out and I know Dean will do a good job too.....
Still getting used to this new site set up but I'll learn..... It just takes longer for us non-computer older types.......:eyecrazy:

[wavery]

WOW!!!!!!.........all these goings ons.....

I've never met Dave or Dean. I wish you both the best though. The inside workings of PUT has always been a mystery to me....kinda like "OZ"...:p

I've never even logged onto PUX but I can't see the harm in merging the two. I just care that SCCAMPERS have a place to meet each day and that people can have a place to share experience, ideas and (yes) sometimes gripes. IMO......the more, the marrier:-()........but then again, what do I know? :p