Yes, dear members, you read it right. It is with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes that I share this news.

Our beloved Gorilla is packing up his ‘nanners and swingin’ off to explore new jungles.

Why? Well, that’s a secret.

Ok. Ok. You twisted my arm … but … [she looks to the left; she looks to the right] … c’mere. In close. I have to whisper so he won’t know I spilled the beans.

HE’S GETTING MARRIED!!!!!

Here’s the weird part. He and the future Mrs. Gorilla have this crazy idea they should have a honeymoon and then be newlyweds.
You know … time for themselves and each other. To build their lives together … make a bright new future.
All that crazy stuff the young’uns want to do once the birds have nibbled all the rice.

And you know how spoiled we are. We’ve kept him tied up day and night for the past four years.
(When you think about it, it’s a bit of a miracle the poor guy found time to fall in love. )

What’s to become of us? What will we do? Where will we go? Who’s going to take care of us now? Who’s going to keep us spoiled and happy?

DA-DA-TAH-TAAAAAAAH!!!!! :P :P :P

Allow me, please, to introduce TaliaRose, our new Admin. She’ll be along shortly to tell us more about herself.
The important thing to know now is that TaliaRose is part of a team who will be dedicated to keeping our board on the internet.
In fact, TaliaRose works for Internet Brands. Internet Brands is the new owner of QuiltingBoard.com.

We don’t have to do a thing but all we’ve been doing all along.

I know. It’s hard to take it all in. Bittersweet, to say the least. I’ve been misty for days. :cry:

Please, please, please join with me in doing these things:

Wave a tender, affectionate goodbye.
Don’t let him hear us cry.
Wish them everything wonderful.

And … now what was that fourth request? Oh … yeah … I remember now.


Be nice to TaliaRose. Lull her into a false sense of security before we start driving her crazy. ;-)

Hi QB,

My name is TaliaRose, I work with the company Internet Brands. We are located in sunny and warm Southern California, specifically El Segundo. I am excited to get to know you all and help out as needed.

I realize that the news of Konstantin leaving is a shock for many of you. While I am optimistic about this transition, I understand how some of you might be confused or concerned about what it means for you. QB is a place you’ve trusted with your quilting projects and personal experiences – the friends and bonds you’ve made here are something you value highly.

My main role as Admin is to provide support for PatriceJ (who will remain the Senior Moderator of QB). We have the benefit of a team of people at Internet Brands that will be able to help us if there are technical issues on the website.

Along with being a technology geek, I myself am a crafter. I love jewelry making and painting. I have to say, I’m not very good at sewing, although I am TRYING to learn and get better so I can make my own bags!! Maybe you all can teach me a few things about quilting!

I know many of you have questions. I am very responsive, so please do not hesitate to send me a PM or reply with your questions here.

- TaliaRose

Well, I am shocked, but what an exciting new life for the gorilla! I wish him well.

Patrice, so glad you are still here and that not much will change.

TaliaRose, welcome and I hope we don't drive you too crazy......well not quickly anyway!

Welcome Talia-I'm sure you will be very warmly welcomed by everyone here! I am also from Southern California-grew up in Redondo Beach and now live in Ramona (after a 20 year stint over-seas). I hope you get bitten by the quilt bug like the rest of us!

Let me [try] be the first to welcome you TaliaRose, people are quick around here and someone else might still beat me. As you can see I'm a newbie, and my only question is will we still get our newsletters coming in addressed as Konstantin, or will that change?

I wish nothing but the best for Konstantin and his bride-to-be :thumbup:

Welcome aboard Talia

welcome T.

Newsletters will go out as normal! We wouldn't want you to miss them!

Hi and welcome. I know with Patrice and the others helping things will stay smashing and fun. Be sure you let us know what we can do to make your "takeover" easier. Hope you have as much fun as we do.

Thanks for the warm welcomes!!

Oh My Goodness - a missus Gorilla! How wonderful!

Thanks for the update, Patrice and WELCOME TaliaRose. Since you have cats, the "not being a good sewer (yet) can easily be overlooked. Don't you know that cats and quilting go together? So you are on the right road, lol.

I think you will find this group creative, energetic, caring, and usually well-behaved. Your moderator team keeps a close eye on topics that have the tendency to get out of hand, and as needed - put an immediate stop to unpleasantries.

Wishing you a successful time as leader of the QB.

Welcome TaliaRose!!:D We are so Happy that you are joining us as our new Moderator & we are looking forward to a wonderful year to come.
:D :D :D :D

Good Bye to our beloved Gorilla & many congratulations to you & your new bride. We will miss you, but are glad to know that you are making such a wonderful change in your life.
:D :D :D :D

Welcome!

Congratulations to Konstantin. Welcome TaliaRose!

Well....... Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gorilla. I do say that I will miss his handsome, furry face around here!
He had done an awesome job with this site and I have really enjoyed being a part of it. Thank you so much for all you have done Konstantin!!! All of us on the board have been reaping all the wonderful stuff you have sewn here!!!

Welcome aboard TaliaRose. I am hoping that the transition will go really smoothly for you and your company. Maybe, just maybe, we will be able to persuade you to try your hand at quilting. It took several years of my friends working on me before I caved but now I love quilting and have dropped several of my other "crafty" hobbies.

Wow, big news here in the jungle! Congrats to the happy newlyweds, may they have a long life together!

And welcome to Talia! Glad to have you here amongst us! :D

A very sad good bye to Konstantin. We will miss you!
And a very Happy welcome to Talia rose.

Oh how I love the South Bay! I myself lived in Torrance for a few years. The people are great!

Welcome from one of your English members.

Also congratulations to Konstantin and his new gorilla bride...... do you think they will have lots of little gorillas?

First off I want to say Congratulations to Konstantin :D:D:D
I wish you and your new bride the best, happiest marriage!!!

I am sad to see you go, I will miss you ((((((((HUGS))))))))

TaliaRose, it is very nice to meet you, I look forward to getting to know you better!! Thank you for the lovely introduction :D:D:D

Patrice, thank you for the wonderful explanation :D:D:D

if they do, we will - of course - want pics. :lol:

A fond adieu and best wishes to the gorilla and his future mrs. gorilla.

Welcome TaliaRose!

Oh wow. That's major news Mr. Gorilla.. congratulations to you and the bride to be. :D

And Welcome to TaliaRose! I'm sure everything will be just fine. And don't worry, after hanging out with us for a while you'll get the urge to quilt.. and once you start that addiction it's all over. I started out as a crafter too, but now it's quilting all the way!

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Gorilla! Too bad we won't have a bunch of little monkeys running around! However...we can still drive Ms TaliaRose banana! So welcome Ms T to our jungle!

...and I just found out who Konstantin is just a few days ago...sad to hear of his departure, but glad for his future endeavors.

Welcome TaliaRose.

Congrats Konstantin: Best wishes for a very happy life with your new wife.

Welcome, Talia, from Northern California. So happy to meet you. I hope you will enjoy this QB as much as I do.

Patrice: Thanks for the update and all that you do for us.

Haha!! This is very true!

I think I'll get bitten by the quilting bug very quickly since I'll be hanging around here so often!

I'm sure K made bookoodles of bucks on that transaction... so I don't think you have to feel too sorry for him.... does, "independently wealthy' mean anything to you....

Internet Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:INET) is a leading Internet media company that operates community and e-commerce web sites in the automotive, careers, home, shopping, and travel and leisure categories. With a flexible and scalable platform, Internet Brands operates a rapidly growing network of websites that offer consumers the ability to share information through extensive online communities and make informed purchasing decisions.

Internet Brands’ sites are often leaders in their categories and have received dozens of best-in-class awards. Over 95% of the traffic to our websites is from non-paid sources.

Traffic Statistics Total Monthly Unique Visitors: 37 million Total Monthly Page Views: 620 million Source: Google Analytics, June 2008

and then they aren't doing too shabby either....

(Reuters) - Private equity firm Hellman & Friedman on Monday agreed to acquire internet media company Internet Brands INET.O for $640 million in cash.

I don't think I like the idea of 'them' owning 'my' posts.... bye

Welcome aboard from the Cornfields of Southern IL. I hope you get to learn sewing & with the help of everyone here you will do just fine. Welcome aboard & good luck to Konstatin!

well, now ... :hunf:

let me urge everyone who is not wholly comfortable with the concept to give things a "wait and see" before jumping to conclusions and freaking out to such an alarming and hostile degree.

:hunf:

What a blessing that Konstantin has found a bride.
May your life be blessed and then some with little ones running around following in your shoes.
Thank you for the time you gave all of us on this board.

Welcome TaliaRose. Love your kitties you are holding.
All the quilters here will help with any questions you have with quilting. So many talented people on this board.

Blessings,
Sandi

Welcome to the board. Change is as good as one makes it and we will help you make this a great one!! Bye to the gorilla and much happiness down the road with your new family.

Hi! Thanks for the warm welcome! We are also hoping for a smooth transition and we're working behind the scenes with Konstantin to make sure the website continues full "seam" ahead during this transition. Ehhh attempt at a bad joke, sorry!!

I whole heartedly agree Patrice!! Let's be happy for Konstatin and his new bride, and greet our new owners with an open mind :D:D:D

oh my God you had me scare there a minute Patrice ,now i can breathe again, oh my he,s getting married well congat,s to the happy couple wishing them a beauitful life toether,well ex admin you were a hard catch to find always here with us i mean lol,but love will find you anywhere lol,and welcome to our new admin also thank you for keeping us going ,gee i,m also from s Calif, los Angles area happy news to know we live close by,Well Patrice what a secert to hold inn wow ,new year new admin some sad news and happy one,s all in one day my best to you all

Congrats to Konstantin. Welcome TaliaRose.

Welcome TaliaRose to our most special place ever :-D And to Konn...a fond farewell and I pray God blesses you and your sweetheart bunches. Konstantine thanks so much for puttingup with me being so dumb on the computer and being kind as you cleaned up messes. You are wonderful and I along with everyone wish you a bright and wonderful future! Blessings!
alaskasunshine...will you possibly honeymoon here??? Just a thought :shock:

Once we post something on any forum, it's out there for the public eye. I don't remember anything about an entity "owning" my posts in the registration part of the forum. I do appreciate the info. but hope that the forum will continue onwards and upwards
:thumbup: Welcome to the new admin.

Wishing Konstantin the very best in his future and with his new family.

Welcome Talia!

Welcome to this wonderful board. Everyone here is so helpful and nice.