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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

The Decision

Let me start by taking a second to say Thank You. I am completely humbled and overwhelmed at the sheer volume of responses I received on the last post. Not to mention that, to a one, they were supportive and positive. I'd be lying if I said it didn't give me pause and bring a tear to my eye. Hey, hey, watch it...remember I carry a gun.

So, it's with no small sense of responsibility, humility and a little bit of nervous anxiety that I will continue to blog...with one caveat...it'll be a couple days. I'm going to go back over the past 174 posts and make sure I've appropriately covered my tracks vis-a-vis my anonymity, removed any questionable pictures, and, perhaps, edit myself a wee bit.

After a lot of thought, prayer, talks with the Wife, and some soul searching, I think this blog is bigger than me. I have faith that God is leading me in the right direction with my decision. I think I owe it to the Wife, the Kid(s) (yes, there's one coming soon), the rest of my family, and you to continue whatever it is I'm doing here.

We'll get back to the fun and frivolity with Saturday's Question in a few days...on Saturday. Really? Did I have to explain that?

Again, thank you all very much for your comments, emails, and messages. I will be forever grateful.

PTB....blame these folks. :-)

28 witty retorts:

The Road Doctor said...

I was really hoping you'd come to this decision. Glad to hear you'll continue...

The Happy Medic said...

You were gone?

:oP I kill me!

Welcome back, MC.

Lin said...

Glad to hear you're sticking around. I really enjoy your blog!

Mr. 618 said...

Like the others, I'm glad you decided to hang around.

Firecap5 said...

*REALLY bad singing* "DON'T STOP, BELIEVING!!!"

I knew you wouldn't quit!!

:-) Keep them slightly snarky comments comin' Brother!

NorCalSuperwife said...

I'm really glad to hear it!! I didn't have time to respond to your previous entry, but was really bummed to know you might not continue with it. So glad that's not the case! :)

TBChick said...

YES!!!

I'm so glad you are going to keep the blog.

Great news about the new baby on the way. I'll have to get out my knitting needles.

The Bus Driver said...

yay!!!! i'm doing the happydance here!!!.. just dont taze me bro lmao!

Jaguar said...

This is excellent news. I downloaded your entire blog the other day just in case you pulled the plug.

Sabra said...

Yay! I'm relieved to hear you're continuing. And for what it's worth, I have no idea who you are.

The Grumpy Dispatcher said...

Thanks for staying, MC.

Kat said...

Yay! Thanks for sticking around. I misread your post at first and was momentarily crushed when I thought you wrote that you would continue blogging but only for a couple of days.
Im a non-cop fan of your blog from Australia. Thankyou for writing the best cop blog on the internet!

clady said...

I'm so happy for you..on both accounts! Congratulations to you and Mrs.MC!


Yipppeee!!!

POLICE DIVER said...

Oh thank the powers that be!! I don't know what I'd have done. Your Sat. questions make me ponder how I would answer. MY blog's too boring for ME to read!! All cop stuff!! LOL!!
I'm sure glad you're here to stay!!!

Capt. Schmoe said...

Great news indeed.

'spatcher911 said...

I am so glad to see that you're going to continue on this adventure. I have finally read all of your posts and was about to cuss you for quitting now that I'm fully hooked on your blog! Keep up the kick ass job you're doing!

BTW.. congrats on the impending bundle heading your way!!

KD said...

time for the happy dance! :D

The Dispatcher and Her Officer said...

Yay!!!! Snoopy dance time!!!
-Dispatcher

p.s. Officer will be so happy!!

The Wife said...

I speak for MC when I say a hearty THANKS for all the congrats on the impending bundle! I just hope MC's paternity leave doesn't leave him dry for stories! (ehhh...who am I kidding? This man is NEVER dry for a good story!)

I have to say, to all my husband's loyal readers... you have given him a push to write like no one ever has, including me and his Mama! While I obviously think he's the bees knees, I appreciate you all being so supportive of his wit, talent, and anonymity while he performs this public service.

Cheers!

jbstyle said...

I'm really glad. Your blog has really opened my eyes to the world of law enforcement and given me a new perspective and respect for the work you guys do. Truly, I view cops in a whole new light solely due to your blog.

medicblog999 said...

Im so pleased you decided to stick around MC.
You can always make me smile with your political correctness and unwillingness to upset anyone.
I have never known a blogger who tries so hard to care for peoples feelings and virtually embrace all of humanity as caring and loving individuals who all have some good in them and have a purpose in the wider society.

.........:-)

Looking forward to many more posts!

Anonymous said...

Shine on you crazy diamond
-BIL

The Pup said...

Woot! First of all, and I do believe most importantly of all - CONGRATULATIONS on the soon-to-be-addition to the family!

And secondly - just adding my applause to that of the rest. Thank you for sticking around! Cop blog world wouldn't be the same without you.

cprzmom said...

Your public awaits! Go get'um kid! xoxo

Anonymous said...

YAY! so glad you are sticking around. Reading your blog makes me smile. You are a great writer and a great ambassador for law enforcement as in you are tough, you are fair, and you serve the public without disrespecting people.

Feisty said...

I'm happy to see you back. Keep up the good work -- and be safe out there.

Just because I work for the defense doesn't mean that I don't respect and appreciate what you do.

Annoying Mouse said...

Congrats on the new little one.

Thank you, I hope you will continue your blog for a lonngg time.

ACC said...

If a blog, written by a man who carries a gun on a daily basis, makes him feel better, then I'm all for it. The powers that be should see that as well. I'm glad you're staying MOTOR, you're a hoot.