Praise PF Mentor Retirement: Passing the Torch and Welcoming a New Addition

[Greg Bernhardt]

And you thought we were done!?

The retirement bug has struck another today! This time it is Monique. Monique is off busy with important research. We wish her all the best! Monique is in fact the first mentor ever here at PF. She was brought in along with Phobos back in early 2001. That is over 10 years of service! Ever since she has been giving sound advice and been an important of PF's development! I am very confident this will be temporary and we'll see Monique back in rank when her time frees up!

To fill her shoes we're bringing in the young prospect ryan_m_b! Since last February Ryan has been displaying the exact qualities we look for in a mentor! Qualities such as; sound advice, helpful nature and professionalism. We're all excited for Ryan to join the ranks and continue the the positive work Monique was doing in Other Sciences! Welcome Ryan!

 

[Evo]

Hurry back Monique, we miss you!

Welcome Ryan! YAY! Well deserved and much needed.

(get the large tights)

I like my coffee strong, with Coffeemate chocolate Belgian Toffee creamer.

Also, my pillows need fluffing.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

I like my coffee strong, with Coffeemate chocolate Belgian Toffee creamer.

Hoot is still on coffee duty! :D

 

[Evo]

Hoot is still on coffee duty! :D

Oh, in that case, Ryan, the mentors hot tub needs cleaning! Some softly scented candles would be nice.

Hoot, need coffee. Chop, Chop!

 

[Hootenanny]

Hoot, need coffee. Chop, Chop!

Yes, mistress ...
[PLAIN]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/39/Lurch.JPG

 

[Evo]

Yes, mistress ...
[PLAIN]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/39/Lurch.JPG[/QUOTE]Oooh, the srtong, quiet type. And quick too.

 

[Ryan_m_b]

You rang master?

I wish you well Monique! I'm delighted to join the mentors and look forward to my future here with Physics Forums. For anyone else that maybe reading please forgive me if I accidentally ban you or something, there may be some learning curves...

 

[Doc Al]

Welcome aboard, Ryan!

 

[micromass]

Congratulations ryan!

 

[Ygggdrasil]

Good luck with the research Monique, and congrats to ryan!

 

[Borek]

please forgive me if I accidentally ban you or something, there may be some learning curves...

The more random a ban, the merrier!

 

[D H]

For anyone else that maybe reading please forgive me if I accidentally ban you or something, there may be some learning curves...

Watch out for the Edit button when you are acting as a normal user and just want to respond to some post. The Edit button is right next to the Quote button, and now it is right next to the Quote button on every single post. It is embarrassingly easy to edit some user's post instead of responding to it.

Oh, and I like my coffee hot and black, preferably flavored with a bit of hazelnut. No cream, no sugar. You and Hoot can serve it to me while I lounge in the PF hot tub. Thanks in advance!

And welcome aboard!

 

[lisab]

Thanks, Monique, I hope you are successful beyond your wildest dreams!

Yay, Ryan - congrats! Great choice .

 

[Ivan92]

Congrats ryan! I am sure you will do great as a mentor! :D

I'm delighted to join the mentors and look forward to my future here with Physics Forums. For anyone else that maybe reading please forgive me if I accidentally ban you or something, there may be some learning curves...

Now now, don't pick up Evo's habits now! That ban gun is a powerful weapon :)

If it comes down to it, it seems that micro is always taking the hits so hint hint xP

Just messing, again congrats!

 

[Ryan_m_b]

Watch out for the Edit button when you are acting as a normal user and just want to respond to some post. The Edit button is right next to the Quote button, and now it is right next to the Quote button on every single post. It is embarrassingly easy to edit some user's post instead of responding to it.

Oh, and I like my coffee hot and black, preferably flavored with a bit of hazelnut. No cream, no sugar. You and Hoot can serve it to me while I lounge in the PF hot tub. Thanks in advance!

And welcome aboard!

Yeah...I already made that mistake lol. I think me and Hoot have divided up the labour so that he makes the drinks and I take care of the tub and lightbulbs. Considering that I don't know who has the job of drinks in the hot tub

 

[NeoDevin]

Watch out for the Edit button when you are acting as a normal user and just want to respond to some post. The Edit button is right next to the Quote button, and now it is right next to the Quote button on every single post. It is embarrassingly easy to edit some user's post instead of responding to it.

Why don't you (Greg) change the layout and put the edit button on the other side, next to the report button?

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Why don't you (Greg) change the layout and put the edit button on the other side, next to the report button?

well that's no fun :D

 

[Borek]

The retirement bug has struck another today! This time it is Monique. Monique is off busy with important research. We wish her all the best! Monique is in fact the first mentor ever here at PF. She was brought in along with Phobos back in early 2001. That is over 10 years of service! Ever since she has been giving sound advice and been an important of PF's development!

I guess that makes her a PF Legend!

 

[rhody]

Wow, first Mentor, I knew something must be up because for a long time, I had not seen a post from her. Good Luck Monique, and Ryan, I am sure you will enjoy manning the banning gun with Evo, good luck.

Rhody...

 

[Ryan_m_b]

Wow, first Mentor, I knew something must be up because for a long time, I had not seen a post from her. Good Luck Monique, and Ryan, I am sure you will enjoy manning the banning gun with Evo, good luck.

Rhody...

Oh don't worry about the gun I'm gathering some members from the Engineering Forums and putting together a Banzooka!

http://www.amazing-planet.net/slike/rodents/squirrel_bazooka.jpg

 

[Evo]

awww, so cute! I want one.

In my defense, I only accidently ban micro in chat.

Three times, the 4th was by request as a test.

 

[dlgoff]

I'm gathering some members from the Engineering Forums and putting together a Banzooka!

http://www.amazing-planet.net/slike/rodents/squirrel_bazooka.jpg

[PLAIN]http://images.zaazu.com/img/afraid-male-afraid-frightened-smiley-emoticon-000138-large.gifHelp me berkeman.

 

[fuzzyfelt]

Congrats all!

 

[mishrashubham]

I'm a bit late over here. I have been wondering ever since when I noticed that Ryan had become mentor, why there was no formal announcement; but for some odd reason I noticed this thread only today. Congrats again Ryan.

I guess that makes her a PF Legend!

I haven't had too many opportunities to interact with Monique, but the few times I did were memorable.

 

[GregJ]

A little belated, but well done Ryan and Monique :)

 

[Ryan_m_b]

A little belated, but well done Ryan and Monique :)

Thank you

 

[Monique]

I still owe you all a very warm "thank you" for all the years of good fun and excellent discussions

Setting up an entirely new research line in a new lab is time consuming, the reason of my absence. Upcoming January is a big grant deadline, I really need to focus on that. I'll still be around though.

Ryan already received my congratulation, I think he and Borek are excellent people for the forum

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Setting up an entirely new research line in a new lab is time consuming, the reason of my absence. Upcoming January is a big grant deadline, I really need to focus on that. I'll still be around though.

Ryan already received my congratulation, I think he and Borek are excellent people for the forum

Sounds exciting Monique! Best of luck! You better visit often! :)

 

[Evo]

Hi Monique, sounds like you have your hands full! I miss you!

 

[Monique]

I've started using OmniFocus (task-management software), maybe that will help me keep my mind on track on things to do I'll put an alert "visit PF" in there as well

 

[Monique]

Miss you too Evo! PF is a great place.

 

[Lisa!]

I'll put an alert "visit PF" in there as well

That's great!
Wish you the best of luck

 

[dlgoff]

PF is a great place.

Coming from you, it must be true. Thanks for all your time.

 

[Danger]

Hoot is still on coffee duty! :D

You're the guy in charge of smilies, and the best that you can come up with is ":D"?

Jeez, but you must have recruited Monique right out of the cradle. She doesn't look a day over 20. Just check the firmness and straightness of those lashes. Not a sag nor a droop to be found. (I can imagine how stupid this paragraph will seem if she changes her avatar...)

Ryan, good on ya, mate. I have every confidence that you will excel in your new habitat.

Monique, thank you for all that you've done. I'm glad that you will be monitoring once in a while, because you will always be my ultimate "go-to gal" for matters of linguistics. I've never met anyone who knows more about verbal and written communication.