If you''ve ever taken a hiatus from Pricescope...

[february2003bride]

I''ve never taken an announced break from PS (I don''t think I''m a major poster anyway to "announce" anything) but I am trying to distance myself from PS right now even though this is my favorite message board. It has nothing to do with PS itself, or anyone here, but rather a personal issue. Last week after only having my new setting from Whiteflash for several days, I had to sell my engagement ring (diamond and setting and a wedding band) to help my parents financially. It was a quick decision, and from hearing they needed help to me selling my ring was literally 3 hours. I will admit, privately I cried after I sold it. But I don''t regret why I sold it and would do it again if I could or had too in the future.

But being on Pricescope and no longer having my diamond makes it bittersweet to read posts. I''m not searching for a new diamond engagement ring and honestly, may not even replace it. If I do, there is a ring I have my eye on (and it''s very different from my last one), but I need to make sure my parents are financially sound before I even think of spending that kind of money. In a few months I may get a small 5 stone ring to symbolize my family (me, DH and our 3 kids). I am buying online a Tiffany 2mm milgrain platinum wedding band and hope to get it next week. It''s a ring I''ve loved for awhile, and now could justify buying it (since I no longer have a wedding band or e-ring).

 

[TravelingGal]

Date: 5/26/2009 12:12:24 PM
Author: decodelighted

Date: 5/26/2009 12:07:54 PM
Author: TravelingGal
I doubt that anyone could offend me enough for me to leave in a huff. If anything, it will be because I got bored with PS. And most likely, as I did with my travel forum, I''d just fade off into the sunset never to return.

DON''T GOOOOOOOOO!

lol, dork. You''ve been known to disappear for longer stretches than I have!

 

[TravelingGal]

Date: 5/26/2009 12:15:41 PM
Author: february2003bride
I''ve never taken an announced break from PS (I don''t think I''m a major poster anyway to ''announce'' anything) but I am trying to distance myself from PS right now even though this is my favorite message board. It has nothing to do with PS itself, or anyone here, but rather a personal issue. Last week after only having my new setting from Whiteflash for several days, I had to sell my engagement ring (diamond and setting and a wedding band) to help my parents financially. It was a quick decision, and from hearing they needed help to me selling my ring was literally 3 hours. I will admit, privately I cried after I sold it. But I don''t regret why I sold it and would do it again if I could or had too in the future.

But being on Pricescope and no longer having my diamond makes it bittersweet to read posts. I''m not searching for a new diamond engagement ring and honestly, may not even replace it. If I do, there is a ring I have my eye on (and it''s very different from my last one), but I need to make sure my parents are financially sound before I even think of spending that kind of money. In a few months I may get a small 5 stone ring to symbolize my family (me, DH and our 3 kids). I am buying online a Tiffany 2mm milgrain platinum wedding band and hope to get it next week. It''s a ring I''ve loved for awhile, and now could justify buying it (since I no longer have a wedding band or e-ring).

Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. Your parents are lucky to have you.

 

[D&T]

Date: 5/26/2009 12:15:41 PM
Author: february2003bride
I''ve never taken an announced break from PS (I don''t think I''m a major poster anyway to ''announce'' anything) but I am trying to distance myself from PS right now even though this is my favorite message board. It has nothing to do with PS itself, or anyone here, but rather a personal issue. Last week after only having my new setting from Whiteflash for several days, I had to sell my engagement ring (diamond and setting and a wedding band) to help my parents financially. It was a quick decision, and from hearing they needed help to me selling my ring was literally 3 hours. I will admit, privately I cried after I sold it. But I don''t regret why I sold it and would do it again if I could or had too in the future.

But being on Pricescope and no longer having my diamond makes it bittersweet to read posts. I''m not searching for a new diamond engagement ring and honestly, may not even replace it. If I do, there is a ring I have my eye on (and it''s very different from my last one), but I need to make sure my parents are financially sound before I even think of spending that kind of money. In a few months I may get a small 5 stone ring to symbolize my family (me, DH and our 3 kids). I am buying online a Tiffany 2mm milgrain platinum wedding band and hope to get it next week. It''s a ring I''ve loved for awhile, and now could justify buying it (since I no longer have a wedding band or e-ring).

oh no,,, I''m so sorry to hear that

... You are such a great daughter, and they are so lucky to have you.

 

[tigian]

Date: 5/26/2009 12:15:41 PM
Author: february2003bride
I''ve never taken an announced break from PS (I don''t think I''m a major poster anyway to ''announce'' anything) but I am trying to distance myself from PS right now even though this is my favorite message board. It has nothing to do with PS itself, or anyone here, but rather a personal issue. Last week after only having my new setting from Whiteflash for several days, I had to sell my engagement ring (diamond and setting and a wedding band) to help my parents financially. It was a quick decision, and from hearing they needed help to me selling my ring was literally 3 hours. I will admit, privately I cried after I sold it. But I don''t regret why I sold it and would do it again if I could or had too in the future.


But being on Pricescope and no longer having my diamond makes it bittersweet to read posts. I''m not searching for a new diamond engagement ring and honestly, may not even replace it. If I do, there is a ring I have my eye on (and it''s very different from my last one), but I need to make sure my parents are financially sound before I even think of spending that kind of money. In a few months I may get a small 5 stone ring to symbolize my family (me, DH and our 3 kids). I am buying online a Tiffany 2mm milgrain platinum wedding band and hope to get it next week. It''s a ring I''ve loved for awhile, and now could justify buying it (since I no longer have a wedding band or e-ring).

I was so sad when I read this. Your parents are soooo lucky to have you as a daughter. I''''m really sorry.

 

[Mara]

like you TG...i doubt i'd ever huff off...i'm not that kind of person. i did however end up being a bit over PS about a year ago, or maybe it was more, i can't even remember...so many of the topics were the most inane questions EVER. i was almost embarassed to be hanging out on a 'diamond forum' where someone would be asking about how to get rid of STD's or whatever the question of the day was (and i don't mean the wedding announcements!). i didn't even want to refer people here anymore!

plus real life was so busy that i actually didn't even miss it, as i also have offline friends from PS i interface with that could give me my bling fix when i needed it. i like checking in from time to time when bored even though we are really busy, and turns out that PS is pretty much the same, with the crazy and TMI questions, now i just

for a few seconds, then choose what to read and respond to and ignore the rest. i love that there are peeps here that i saw 'virtually' get married and now already have kids...that's the fun part about being on PS long-term, all the history.

oh and like lynn said it's so much easier to be happier and realistic about what you have when you are not hanging out on PS drooling over all the bling!

 

[Burk]

Date: 5/26/2009 12:15:41 PM
Author: february2003bride
I''ve never taken an announced break from PS (I don''t think I''m a major poster anyway to ''announce'' anything) but I am trying to distance myself from PS right now even though this is my favorite message board. It has nothing to do with PS itself, or anyone here, but rather a personal issue. Last week after only having my new setting from Whiteflash for several days, I had to sell my engagement ring (diamond and setting and a wedding band) to help my parents financially. It was a quick decision, and from hearing they needed help to me selling my ring was literally 3 hours. I will admit, privately I cried after I sold it. But I don''t regret why I sold it and would do it again if I could or had too in the future.


But being on Pricescope and no longer having my diamond makes it bittersweet to read posts. I''m not searching for a new diamond engagement ring and honestly, may not even replace it. If I do, there is a ring I have my eye on (and it''s very different from my last one), but I need to make sure my parents are financially sound before I even think of spending that kind of money. In a few months I may get a small 5 stone ring to symbolize my family (me, DH and our 3 kids). I am buying online a Tiffany 2mm milgrain platinum wedding band and hope to get it next week. It''s a ring I''ve loved for awhile, and now could justify buying it (since I no longer have a wedding band or e-ring).

So sorry to hear this! What a generous thing for you to do! Hope your parents get back on their feet soon!

 

[MonkeyPie]

Date: 5/26/2009 12:15:41 PM
Author: february2003bride
I''ve never taken an announced break from PS (I don''t think I''m a major poster anyway to ''announce'' anything) but I am trying to distance myself from PS right now even though this is my favorite message board. It has nothing to do with PS itself, or anyone here, but rather a personal issue. Last week after only having my new setting from Whiteflash for several days, I had to sell my engagement ring (diamond and setting and a wedding band) to help my parents financially. It was a quick decision, and from hearing they needed help to me selling my ring was literally 3 hours. I will admit, privately I cried after I sold it. But I don''t regret why I sold it and would do it again if I could or had too in the future.

But being on Pricescope and no longer having my diamond makes it bittersweet to read posts. I''m not searching for a new diamond engagement ring and honestly, may not even replace it. If I do, there is a ring I have my eye on (and it''s very different from my last one), but I need to make sure my parents are financially sound before I even think of spending that kind of money. In a few months I may get a small 5 stone ring to symbolize my family (me, DH and our 3 kids). I am buying online a Tiffany 2mm milgrain platinum wedding band and hope to get it next week. It''s a ring I''ve loved for awhile, and now could justify buying it (since I no longer have a wedding band or e-ring).

How incredibly kind of you to do this for them, even when it hurt you to do so. I understand setting aside your own wants and desires to help someone out - I am currently living with my parents to help them financially as well as for us, and I worry that when we do eventually need our privacy they will struggle - and it''s sometimes a hard road to walk. I hope things get better for them and you are able to have a new ring you love

 

[kcoursolle]

I take little breaks when I get busy. When we got our cat, when school/work was busy, and now with househunting I often take breaks. I always come back though.

 

[Madam Bijoux]

I''ve left other message boards when I felt as though I didn''t fit in any more. I guess I''m in the "once gone, gone forever" category.

 

[FrekeChild]

I announced it and took a "break" when my mom died. In reality I lurked all of the time since I didn't have much else to do (stopped going to class since it was so close to finals and almost all of my profs gave me a free pass) and spent a lot of time crying over the sweet posts people had left for me.

And then I left for a few days when FI and I went to Vegas, but that doesn't count.

I've never gotten POed enough to leave. The LIW forum might have been too intense a few times, or I may have become frustrated with FI enough that I may have considered a break because of that, but I can't imagine I'd be gone long either way. I'm too involved in PS to just up and leave. If I ever leave it will be gradually.

ETA: Feb2003--what a wonderful daughter you are! That is so generous and thoughtful of you! And I'm sure it was incredibly hard to give up the diamond you had just received.

 

[iluvcarats]

Date: 5/26/2009 12:08:40 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring

Date: 5/26/2009 8:19:16 AM

Author: Hudson_Hawk

I took a break last year because I was insanely busy at work and I do the majority of my PSing at work. I didn''t announce that I was leaving, I just started lurking and then I disappeared all together.



Announcing your departure is lame in my opinion unless it has to do with something tragic or family related...

Agreed.

The only thing lamer is having a huge hissy fit, announce that you are leaving, and then don''t

 

[monarch64]

I''ve never taken an intentional hiatus due to having issues with any poster or really even the content of PS. I did, however, take an intential break last summer due to the fact that I left my marriage and really didn''t want to discuss it here or with anyone, period. It was admittedly very hard to even lurk here since it is a very pro-marriage forum, but I gradually started coming back and even posted a few things about my situation on my WW thread and got some wonderful responses and support, which was something I needed.

As far as posters coming here, participating in drama, and then crying wolf about leaving...I agree that it IS completely lame and kind of reminds me of a 4 year old throwing a temper tantrum.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 5/26/2009 2:28:04 PM
Author: monarch64

As far as posters coming here, participating in drama, and then crying wolf about leaving...I agree that it IS completely lame and kind of reminds me of a 4 year old throwing a temper tantrum.

you hit the nail on the head; that is how I see it too.

It is all kind of silly. I do tell the Healthy Lifestyle friends when I am gone on vacation or have things I have to do; I did take a little break awhile back ago but told my friends offline and just updated the birthday thread. it is nice to take a break though sometimes.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 5/26/2009 12:15:41 PM
Author: february2003bride
I''ve never taken an announced break from PS (I don''t think I''m a major poster anyway to ''announce'' anything) but I am trying to distance myself from PS right now even though this is my favorite message board. It has nothing to do with PS itself, or anyone here, but rather a personal issue. Last week after only having my new setting from Whiteflash for several days, I had to sell my engagement ring (diamond and setting and a wedding band) to help my parents financially. It was a quick decision, and from hearing they needed help to me selling my ring was literally 3 hours. I will admit, privately I cried after I sold it. But I don''t regret why I sold it and would do it again if I could or had too in the future.

But being on Pricescope and no longer having my diamond makes it bittersweet to read posts. I''m not searching for a new diamond engagement ring and honestly, may not even replace it. If I do, there is a ring I have my eye on (and it''s very different from my last one), but I need to make sure my parents are financially sound before I even think of spending that kind of money. In a few months I may get a small 5 stone ring to symbolize my family (me, DH and our 3 kids). I am buying online a Tiffany 2mm milgrain platinum wedding band and hope to get it next week. It''s a ring I''ve loved for awhile, and now could justify buying it (since I no longer have a wedding band or e-ring).

You are a fabulous daughter and a blessing to your parents. huge hugs.

 

[Harriet]

Date: 5/26/2009 1:34:10 PM
Author: iluvcarats

Date: 5/26/2009 12:08:40 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring

Date: 5/26/2009 8:19:16 AM

Author: Hudson_Hawk

I took a break last year because I was insanely busy at work and I do the majority of my PSing at work. I didn''t announce that I was leaving, I just started lurking and then I disappeared all together.



Announcing your departure is lame in my opinion unless it has to do with something tragic or family related...

Agreed.

The only thing lamer is having a huge hissy fit, announce that you are leaving, and then don''t

Good one.

 

[LitigatorChick]

I took a break while my husband and I were separating and then getting life to a new and better place. I am back now that I am e-ring shopping!!!

 

[mausketeer]

Some of the personal "sparring" between the people on here make me want to just to sigh and walk away sometimes for a few days (especially when it's the SAME people over and over again - a lot of it is on Rocky Talky but it's on the Hangout too) When the highlighting and quoting starts coming out and they get into SUCH detail that they start saying "you said that I said THIS but I REALLY said this as you can see by the above quote...." I just think "OMG people - do you have a REAL life at ALL?!?! Seriously???" Also, my personal style is a bit more um, ROUGH than the majority of the people on here. I feel very out of place a lot of time. I have this image of everyone sitting on rainbows and petting unicorns and waving around sparkledust (in fact, I think sparkledust is USED on here, isn't it?) It's just not my style. I'm going to majorly offend someone someday and not be invited back I'm sure........

 

[princesss]

Feb2003, I''m so glad you were able to help your parents out like that. It says a lot about what a kind, generous person you are that you didn''t hesitate to do something that was personally painful to help your family.

Mara, I definitely see what you''re saying. There are some posts that really make me say

.

 

[february2003bride]

Thanks ladies (I''m sorry for the threadjack Tgal). Because this is a public forum I won''t go into the nitty gritty details but will say that one little diamond (plus the setting and my plain wedding band) paid for 1 month of mortgage, and kept a few utilities on for my parents. Deciding to sell it was easy, negotiating the price was not (especially since I still wanted higher than what I was give. But beggers can''t be choosers.) but it was quick and I was thankful there was a jeweler in my area that buys diamonds and metals. My parents have no idea what I did to help them, and they would be upset if they knew and I''ve told DH that he is to never tell them where that money came from. There is no need to add anymore guilt to their already humbling situation!

 

[february2003bride]

Date: 5/26/2009 1:17:16 PM
Author: MonkeyPie

Date: 5/26/2009 12:15:41 PM
Author: february2003bride
I''ve never taken an announced break from PS (I don''t think I''m a major poster anyway to ''announce'' anything) but I am trying to distance myself from PS right now even though this is my favorite message board. It has nothing to do with PS itself, or anyone here, but rather a personal issue. Last week after only having my new setting from Whiteflash for several days, I had to sell my engagement ring (diamond and setting and a wedding band) to help my parents financially. It was a quick decision, and from hearing they needed help to me selling my ring was literally 3 hours. I will admit, privately I cried after I sold it. But I don''t regret why I sold it and would do it again if I could or had too in the future.

But being on Pricescope and no longer having my diamond makes it bittersweet to read posts. I''m not searching for a new diamond engagement ring and honestly, may not even replace it. If I do, there is a ring I have my eye on (and it''s very different from my last one), but I need to make sure my parents are financially sound before I even think of spending that kind of money. In a few months I may get a small 5 stone ring to symbolize my family (me, DH and our 3 kids). I am buying online a Tiffany 2mm milgrain platinum wedding band and hope to get it next week. It''s a ring I''ve loved for awhile, and now could justify buying it (since I no longer have a wedding band or e-ring).

How incredibly kind of you to do this for them, even when it hurt you to do so. I understand setting aside your own wants and desires to help someone out - I am currently living with my parents to help them financially as well as for us, and I worry that when we do eventually need our privacy they will struggle - and it''s sometimes a hard road to walk. I hope things get better for them and you are able to have a new ring you love

Monkeypie- what a great daughter you are to live with your parents to help them! I know we would have my parents move in if they had no where else to go, but honestly, that''s SUCH a last resort for us! But, whether it is DH''s parents or mine, if we have to and it will really help them, then so be it (but ugh, that would suck, lol).

 

[lyra]

I dunno. I took a few months break, don''t remember why. I''m a leave forever type. I realize this is a contradiction. Mostly I avoid SMTR because it enables me and makes me question my decisions too much. But I just can''t stay away from here! No one in my real life has this obsession that I have with jewellery.

 

[Kaleigh]

I lurk while I am on vacation. But did take a break a couple of years ago, hard family situation. But never announced it.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

I post here on PS and on another message board (undiamond related) and have taken a hiatus from both. When I took the break from PS, it was while we were moving (a few years back) and we didn''t hook up our internet right away (we still had it at the house we had just moved out of and I checked only my email there) and during that time, I discovered how much more I got done without being online. Also, I became bored of diamonds and just wanted to explore other interests. I think I took a 2 month break. I came back when I felt compelled to see what all was going on!

The other board, I take breaks from all the time. I''ll post like crazy and then disappear for a month and then post again. It''s a silly nonsense message forum on makeup/fashion.

Aside from those two, I''m a gone forever type. I find a board that meets a *specific need at that time* and when I''ve gathered up and gotten the advice/information I need, I move on.

I''m sure I''ll always be a member of PS because there are enough posts on numerous topics to keep it interesting.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 5/26/2009 2:59:28 PM
Author: mausketeer
Some of the personal ''sparring'' between the people on here make me want to just to sigh and walk away sometimes for a few days (especially when it''s the SAME people over and over again - a lot of it is on Rocky Talky but it''s on the Hangout too) When the highlighting and quoting starts coming out and they get into SUCH detail that they start saying ''you said that I said THIS but I REALLY said this as you can see by the above quote....'' I just think ''OMG people - do you have a REAL life at ALL?!?! Seriously???'' Also, my personal style is a bit more um, ROUGH than the majority of the people on here. I feel very out of place a lot of time. I have this image of everyone sitting on rainbows and petting unicorns and waving around sparkledust (in fact, I think sparkledust is USED on here, isn''t it?) It''s just not my style. I''m going to majorly offend someone someday and not be invited back I''m sure........

ROFL

I want to know when I''m going to get my unicorn in the post. I really should have one by now.

I''m with you, btw - I''m a member of a very male dominated board who''s favourite reply to any thread is some variation of "FAIL". Sometimes I like to retreat to my unicorn petting PSers.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 5/26/2009 3:23:10 PM
Author: february2003bride
Thanks ladies (I''m sorry for the threadjack Tgal). Because this is a public forum I won''t go into the nitty gritty details but will say that one little diamond (plus the setting and my plain wedding band) paid for 1 month of mortgage, and kept a few utilities on for my parents. Deciding to sell it was easy, negotiating the price was not (especially since I still wanted higher than what I was give. But beggers can''t be choosers.) but it was quick and I was thankful there was a jeweler in my area that buys diamonds and metals. My parents have no idea what I did to help them, and they would be upset if they knew and I''ve told DH that he is to never tell them where that money came from. There is no need to add anymore guilt to their already humbling situation!

February2003bride and MonkeyPie - both of you are wonderful people, and your parents are so lucky to have you both in their lives!

 

[AprilBaby]

I was lurking on PS for years...stopped reading for a while when major fights broke out...came back last year and started to post. Sometimes I go away for a week or so just to get my mind off material things.....but I always come back!

 

[Dancing Fire]

Date: 5/26/2009 5:55:59 PM
Author: AprilBaby
I was lurking on PS for years...stopped reading for a while when major fights broke out...came back last year and started to post. Sometimes I go away for a week or so just to get my mind off material things.....but I always come back!

when? what did i miss?

 

[musey]

I took an intentional break a little over a year ago. Things got a little heated in a thread I was participating in, I found myself emotionally affected by the discussion, which I didn't think was healthy... so I just logged off. I didn't make any kind of huff or announcement, I just closed my browser and that was that.

I don't remember how long I wasn't reading/posting, about two weeks maybe? So not that all that long. Someone started a "where's musey, is she ok?" thread and I was informed by another PS poster, so I popped in to say hi and that I was fine. I guess at that point I'd had time to put things in perspective, because I felt better about posting from then on.

 

[butterfly 17]

I never took a long break, but I have had times where I just lurk around and even though I find an interesting thread, I don''t comment.

PS is so addictive and I totally agree with Lynn, when you see all the gorgeous stuff here you want everything.