He's All Grown Up Now!

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My little boy, off on his own! But he promises that when he has something trivial to post, he'll still show up here.

UPDATE: OK, OK, so Bob posted this below! But it's not official until I post it.

Comments

  1. TokyoTom12:22 AM

    Gene, isn't there also some consolation in Bob's recognition that yours is the second best blog in the world?

    I'm on needles and pins trying to figure out where Bob is going to post his rtivial comments on climate change.

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  2. Bob Murphy12:38 AM

    I haven't decided that myself TT. I think here, for now at least. I don't want to scare off potential financial readers at Free Advice by being all over the place.

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  3. Unknown4:37 AM

    No offense bob, but I think this decision is retarded. I enjoy your blogging but I'd rather not have an extra blog to check.

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  4. Unknown4:40 AM

    but good luck growing your consulting business.

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  5. gcallah1:34 AM

    Dear Mr. Face,

    Given your name, should we really be giving any heed to your opinions?

    Sincerely,
    Puzzled in Brooklyn

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