Rob Connoley, aka gfron1, has stepped down from his role as host after 18 months of hard work, enthusiasm, and boundless energy. You can say thanks for that dedication here in this topic.
Thanks, Rob, and good luck with the restaurant!
Rob Connoley (gfron1) Steps Down
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Chris Amirault
, Jul 23 2008 04:26 PM
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Chris Amirault
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Posted 23 July 2008 - 04:26 PM
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I took my potatoes down to be mashed
Then I made it over to that million dollar bash
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I took my potatoes down to be mashed
Then I made it over to that million dollar bash
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docsconz
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Posted 23 July 2008 - 06:04 PM
Nice job, Rob, thanks! I'm looking forward to reading about all your projects. Good luck with the restaurant.
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Marigene
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Posted 23 July 2008 - 07:46 PM
Thanks Rob for all you have done. Best wishes for a success at the Kumquat. Hope you keep posting about what I have been referring to as the "Kumquat Cafe Chronicles"!
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Posted 23 July 2008 - 08:19 PM
Rob, you've given the Society so much, like all that indexing, just for one. Many thanks. We'll miss your energy and I wish you the best.
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annecros
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Posted 24 July 2008 - 01:31 AM
The best of everything to you Rob, and it was a pleasure to work with you on the Hosting Teams! Thanks for your time and service.
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#6
Verjuice
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Posted 24 July 2008 - 07:07 AM
Phew- I'm just glad to know that you're human. I was starting to wonder...
Rob is one of those amazing people who can fit 48 hours of life and work into 24. It's highly admirable and insanely inspiring and intimidating as heck- and it makes everyone around him look like a slacker by comparison.
Rob is such a nice guy that he will deny that this is true-- but it is.
Rob is one of those amazing people who can fit 48 hours of life and work into 24. It's highly admirable and insanely inspiring and intimidating as heck- and it makes everyone around him look like a slacker by comparison.
Rob is such a nice guy that he will deny that this is true-- but it is.
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Posted 24 July 2008 - 07:58 AM
Ron,
I'll still scan for that wanderer in the desert, knowing the words will delight and tantalize the tastebuds.
Best wishes and much good fortune in stepping out into this new adventure. One day an order will come in for "Do you have that lovely chocolate dessert hushed with apricot?" and it will be me, come to claim a taste of that hauntingly-named confection.
I'll be the one in the BIG hat.
I'll still scan for that wanderer in the desert, knowing the words will delight and tantalize the tastebuds.
Best wishes and much good fortune in stepping out into this new adventure. One day an order will come in for "Do you have that lovely chocolate dessert hushed with apricot?" and it will be me, come to claim a taste of that hauntingly-named confection.
I'll be the one in the BIG hat.
Fairy tea has its own magic, for it never does run out;
And the flavour you imagine will come streaming from the spout.
Fairy Tea
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And the flavour you imagine will come streaming from the spout.
Fairy Tea
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LAWN TEA
#8
gfron1
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Posted 26 July 2008 - 05:45 AM
Thanks for the kind words all. I'll see you around the fourms.
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Posted 26 July 2008 - 11:03 AM
I'll second those emotions...
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#10
helenjp
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Posted 26 July 2008 - 10:12 PM
Thanks for the great amount of thought you have put into the task of hosting. Best of luck with other ventures...
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Posted 27 July 2008 - 05:44 PM
Thanks Rob. I know well how much goes into hosting, and I was starting to wonder when you took over the restaurant!
Oh, and thanks for giving me the kick to get the muscovado sugar. I'll never look back...
Oh, and thanks for giving me the kick to get the muscovado sugar. I'll never look back...
Susan Fahning aka "snowangel"
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ludja
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Posted 27 July 2008 - 06:42 PM
Thank you Rob for all your contributions and good luck with your new culinary adventures. Hope you still have time to post!
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-- Gabriel Garcia Marquez, 1962 "Big Mama's Funeral"
-- Gabriel Garcia Marquez, 1962 "Big Mama's Funeral"
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Posted 27 July 2008 - 06:46 PM
We love you and will dearly miss your talented influence! Keep up the good work, and keep your health strong! 
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Posted 27 July 2008 - 08:13 PM
Rob-thank you for your hard work and dedication to both eGullet and your work. Please keep sharing those wonderful photos of your sweets with us. dr.
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Posted 22 August 2008 - 12:22 AM
And I didn't notice this how?! Best of luck to you, Rob! Frankly I'm more intimidated now that there's "emeritus" stuck under your name! 
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Posted 26 August 2008 - 09:56 PM
Don't worry, jumanggy! I didn't notice either until now.
Verjuice, I have to agree with you that he is human, and quite normal for a human as well.
Rob, glad to meet you when you were in Los Angeles. It's a joy when I can meet fellow eGullet members like you in person. BTW, if you need another LA pastry tour, please let me know.
Take care,
Russell
Verjuice, I have to agree with you that he is human, and quite normal for a human as well.
Rob, glad to meet you when you were in Los Angeles. It's a joy when I can meet fellow eGullet members like you in person. BTW, if you need another LA pastry tour, please let me know.
Take care,
Russell
