Welcome to Edition #81 for Thursday, February 22, 2007. This is the official retirement and final edition of the Thursday Thirteen.
There will be no fowarding address, and no change of hands in the Thursday Thirteen management. As the founder and creator, I get the heartwrenching decision of finalizing and closing the door to this baby of mine that I’ve nurtured for the last 81 weeks of my life.
Please do leave the link to your final Thursday Thirteen, I would like to thank each of you for participating.
I wish you all the very best in your blogging endeavors.
Regarding the questions about continuing the Thursday Thirteen, no interested parties have approached me to discuss purchasing the rights to it. If that should occur, an announcement would certainly be made.
Update: There have been a few parties inquiring about purchasing the rights. I will update with more information when it becomes available.
For all interested parties - thank you for contacting me. I am in the process of putting together some information for you so please be patient as it may take a day or two to work through the details.
Planck's Constant linked with 23
Petroville linked with What’s Going On?
Mama’s Moon linked with Thursday Thirteen part II
111 Brad Street linked with Thursday Thirteen No. 8: Why Today Is A Great Day
Pretty Cunning linked with TT#5
girlseyeviewNU linked with We shall miss you!
S y l v i a D a y | Official Author Website - Blog linked with Thirteen #7
Chicken-Scratch linked with Thursday Thirteen #3
third world county linked with T-13, 1.18: 13 Things that Tick Me Off
-- a metamorphoself of gabrielle linked with Thursday Thirteen: It’s Pig Year!
More Hockey Less War linked with Thirteen Goodbyes
Celebrity Gossip Round UP #2 (Open Trackback) — Celebrity Gossip linked with Celebrity Gossip Round UP #2 (Open Trackback) — Celebrity Gossip
JONTILLMAN.COM linked with 13 Reasons I Won’t Read Your Blog
CraZedMoM linked with Thursday Thirteen: End
Lil Duck Duck linked with Thirteen toddler book suggestions
Wacky Mommy linked with Thursday Thirteen #81
Wow. I came to snatch the code and … a lousy end to a lousy day over here.
My #17 is up: why the end sucks.
LeeAnn, all the best. Stay in touch; I don’t want to forget to come visit your paintings!
I actually got here at the beginning!!! YUSS!!
#12 is up.
Interactive
13 Catch Phrases or Quotes from TV/Movies
http://rebeccaryan.blogspot.com
Wow, I had one all ready and was so impressed with myself. Now I’ll have to write a Five-things-Friday post to be upset about the end of the Thursday Thirteen!!
All the best to you.
My post is up for the Thirteen Books in my Life since December.
Oh, also I am depressed that there is no longer a TT. Why the end?
Thank you for being such a wonderful and giving hostess. Three cheers for LEANNE!!
My second Thursday Thirteen is up. It never fails- just when I join in something, it ends!
www.anastaciaknits.blogspot.com
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I am not posted yet. I had no idea it was coming to an end! This was one of my favorites. I am still in shock. I will stop back if I decide to do a final edition..*sniffles
Thank you for doing it so long! Isn’t there anyone who wants to take it over and keep it going?
Thanks for all the fun times!
Oh no! Blogging won’t be the same without Thursday Thirteen. It has been such a constant for so long! Sitting down and writing thirteen things each week has forced me to think through some things that I never would have considered before. It’s been such a positive experience. Add to that the opportunity to meet so many blogging friends.
I will personally miss it very much. I had written my T13 for this week before I saw this post. It is about 13 things I’d like to write on the sand of a beach and then watch the waves wash them away. It seems sad now, though.
*gasp* Now what’ll I do on Thursdays?
Eh. I’ll probably post a list of thirteen things anyway, just won’t have here to link to. Old habits die hard, you know.
Thursday Thirteen #81
Let’s have some happy puppy stories on this blog — enough sadness. My dog, Wacky Dog, was Good Dog and Crazeeeee Dog and he was awesome. So my Thursday Thirteen is in his honor…
And this post is in honor of LeeAnn, who is saying ̶…
parting really is such sweet sorrow. a big hug from everyone to say thanks for being an excellent hostess. the best of luck in all your endeavors! and oh, my tt’s up early!
Awwww, so sad!! Our last Thursday Thirteen is up with toddler book suggestions….
Thirteen toddler book suggestions
Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman.
The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, George Hauman, and Doris Hauman - teaches a positive outlook on things.
Down by the Cool of the Pool by Tony Mitton & Guy Parker-Rees.
The Jillian Jiggs series by Ph…
Thanks for so much fun the last few months. I wish everyone the very best!
http://www.chelleyoung.com/index.php/archive/thursday-thirteen-48-thirteen-celebrities-that-drive-me-crazy/
What a shame, I was just getting started… Good luck in whatever you do Leanne.
Here’s my 4th and final TT - 13 Tried And True Techniques For Making Your Spouse Get Up With The Baby.
It’s been fun folks.
Mines up! This has been fun..My hubby and I found something fun we can do together..WOuld someone let us know if there is something else around? Wish we had some warning..Thanks so much for doing this the past 81 weeks…!
I´m wishing you all the best, Leanne! Thanks a lot for being a wonderful hostess to all of us!
I have really enjoyed getting to know all of the Thursday Thirteeners. I enjoyed visiting with all of you and I will miss you all very much.
My 18th and final TT is posted.
Since all of my TT’s have been funny I am not going to end it on a downer. I hope you get a giggle or two from it.
Hugs and best wishes to all!
Enjoy our last TT’ing!
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the Cool Raggedy one
[…] It’s official Leanne has decided to retire the Thursday Thirteen. […]
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Such a pity it will stop….
Thanks for hosting this so long though, LeAnne!
My #29 is up, 13 pictures of me.
My 15th is up, I’m suddenly glad its a positive one, so that my TT’s go out on a high note!
Happy TT all
Leanne, thanks so much for all your hard work! I know you have put your heart and soul into this and it grew bigger than your wildest imagination. And, it is because of you so many new friendships have been made.
You have made the world a brighter place.
Goodness I just start and its finishing! Pity. Heres mine, just for the record:
“13 things I should do for my health, and so should you”
13 Reasons I Won’t Read Your Blog
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My list is up! I’m so sad to see this change to our weekly diversions!
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So sad to see this go! I have met some wonderful people through this and I only hope we can stay in touch! Its been a wonderful experience and I appreciate all the work that has gone into making this such a wonderful place to visit.
My TT is up also.
Well, I must admit, I’m rather bummed. I was just getting into this.
Anyways, I’m posting my last 13 I guess: 13 Things I Will Miss About Being Pregnant
Thirteen Goodbyes
After 81 weeks, Thursday Thirteen founder Leanne is pulling the plug. The whole shebang has gotten really big, really fast, and I suspect that may have something to do with her decision.
I’ve never felt like I fit in especially well with the TT c…
My very sad #18 is up
Mine’s up!
Why I Must Go to Gym a Lot
Oh Dear! I just make it onto the blog roll and its all over!
Well here’s my last one!
omigod omigod omigod!! No more Thursday Thirteen! This is a complete addiction of mine!! Good luck to you, I’ve had so much fun and I’ve met so many great bloggers through this fun meme. Thank you! I was going to redo mine, but I’ll end on the one I wrote up originally.. 13 things baby gets into now that he’s mobile. I will miss this!!
Hi, Im up too….its all about the good old toys!
Wow Leanne, big news. We will all certainly miss this great weekly gathering. Much luck in your new adventures, where ever they take you!
Stop by gang, for my last list… on Motivation of all things!
Mitch
OMG this is soooo sad….you cant quit@@@
You’re going to be missed
This was the very first thing I did 2 days after I started my blog. I am going to MISS THIS!! Thank you, Leanne, for such a wonderful introduction to “higher blogging”.
Hugs, DK
Okay 13ers, my last list is up… sadly.
DK
Thursday Thirteen: It’s Pig Year!
TT Retirement Edition
“The difference between ‘involvement’ and ‘commitment’ is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was ‘involved’ - the pig was ‘committed’.”
“Always remember, a cat l…
My TT is up and is about VAGINA!
Ohh….just when I get to get the feel of it. Why does it have to end. Can’t someone take over? Anyway, mine is up.
I was just starting to really like this thing!!!
Well, mine is up, all in about Black History Month
What will I write on Thursdays now?
My list is up. I made it through 47 of them!
Leanne
Doing the TT13 has been an absolute blast. I have learned so much in my writings, and I thank you for allowing me a medium in which to write, and a stage to show off those writings. I hope that you will keep in touch. Please do not be a stranger. I wish you all the best
J
http://jdawgs-realm.blogspot.com/
For all those TT’ers who have participated in this, please don’t be strangers either - just because the official TT site is shutting its doors
doesnt mean we cant still get around to each other sites and keep what Leanne started alive. I am willing to put in the effort to try to visit as often as I can - I have had the opportunity of meeting a bunch of nice people here, and maybe even someday actually meet them 
All the best to everyone
J
Dear Leanne,
Thank you for the so much joy you’ve been given to us…
Hugs!
I will greatly miss it! Maybe someone could take over somehow.
this makes me feel sad…
how i wish we could do something not to end this…
Awwww — sorry to see the TT go bye bye
You know I understand.. but I’m still sorry. Thanks for all you did/do - you built a great thing here!
Thirteen tips for improving your child’s literacy–part one, next week part two.
http://scribbit.blogspot.com/2006/12/25-tips-for-raising-reader.html
Hey, me Thursday Thirteen Edition #12 is up… 13 of my favorite things.
So sorry to see this end… I have so much fun with this.
My Thirteen is up. 13 Published Writers from my RWA Chapter the Toronto Romance Writers. Some I’ve read, some I haven’t.
Happy TT!
My dears i am going this the wrong way round because its like 2am here and i really should sleep as i need to be up at 8:15am lol
I promise that my final TT will be up by 3pm GMT. and that i will try to make it really exciting lol (ok it mite not be but there you go)
Mine is up. 13 theories for the JFK assassination.
I’m sorry to see the 13 go, I enjoyed it while it lasted.
Hairstyles Cavalcade of mine this last week, don’t miss it! (From 15th century and forward)
Anyway: THANKS x millions for all these weeks and work with the T13 Leanne. We’ve had so much FUN thanks to you!
Take care every one.
Cheers for the future :-)
I already posted and I didn’t realize this will be the final TT.
OK my farewell theme for this week is not bright at all but …
Thanks for great Thursdays!
My list is 13 Reasons Why My TT List This Week Sucks. I’ll miss doing this each week. I wish my final list was more “creative”.
Leanne, Thanks dear for giving me 55 weeks of pure delight of blogging!! You opened a door and I have enjoyed your company and all those who have come to visit ever since! Thanks for all do, you know I love ya! Be sure to drop by, I left some words for you on my TT!!
I’m going to miss the 13….Thursday are going to be so boring now.
oh, Leanne…I’m so sad! it was great fun playing, and I thank you for sharing this with us!
I’m up.
Oh and I was just getting started. So sad to see it end! Thanks for the time you put into this!
My last TT birds seen from my window!
http://stoptheride-stephanie.blogspot.com/2007/02/for-birds-thursday-13-4.html
Mines up!!!!
Happy TT
My 13 are up. Come on by!
Oh I am so sad. I didn’t know that this was the last tt when I did mine up. I am so sorry that this is coming to an end.
Oh no! I can’t believe it’s the last TT.
Mine’s up…thirteen ways to survive a horror flick!
Wow! I guess you can tell I don’t visit the site that often because this is a surprise!
Thanks for the TTs guys!
Mine is up.
Thanks Leanne for the great times!
It will be missed!
I’m up!
Come visit!
13 Bad Book Titles
Sorry to see the Thirteen go - an I had only recently found it too.
AnneD
I’ll be sorry to see it go
My TT13 #13 is up.
TT#18 - Guest authored by my daughter and friend.
Can’t believe this is it. What to do, what to do? I love Thursday Thirteen!
I have no idea what it would take to host and manage the thing…but whatever it is, I’m sure it’s beyond my technical capabilities. But I would consider paying to “subscribe” or something if that would fund its continuation.
Oh no, no more Thursday Thirteen!!
That makes me so very sad! Thank you to Leanne for all the wonderful work in putting this together and hosting it for us. It has been so much fun and I am grateful that I have met so many friendly bloggers through T13.
My final edition #31 is thirteen things I can’t wait to do after my baby is born!
How sad that this is the last Thirteen.
My heartfelt thanks to Leanne for founding such a fun meme. I hope to see you Thirteeners out and about in the blogosphere!
My last Thirteen (my TT#9) is posted: it’s Thirteen Random Thoughts About Today.
Happy last day of Thursday Thirteen! I’m happy to get to know all of you in a very short amount of time. I wish everyone hapiness and good luck
Here is Mine!
Here’s my last list. I wish I had time to do something better, but at least I get to play along one more time.
My TT is up too !
But I don’t understand the ” no interested parties have approached me to discuss purchasing the rights” ??? Is TT a legal deposit of copy right ? Why purchasing if it’s not the case ? Everybody can take it over.
My 13 is up.
Come on by…..
Mine #16 is coming :-)
I will Exercise for Comments!
Sunflower
MOST MEMORABLE OSCAR FASHIONS EVAH! CHECK IT!
My #17 is up, on sacrifices. What would be hard for YOU to give up during Lent?
My last T13 is up. More photos this week.
Sad to see it go, it was cool while it lasted.
T-13, 1.18: 13 Things that Tick Me Off
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I’m up. Just 13 random thoughts.
Well I didn’t get to do this very long but it was fun writing the 13’s that I did. My last post is up. 13 Pics of Jr. at the Daytona 500. Thanks to B for those.
Good luck with your endeavors.
Thursday Thirteen #3
Presenting, in alphabetical order, thirteen books that have influenced me as a poet/writer: 1. A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius – Dave Eggers. Is this a memoir? A novel? This Guardian Book review titled “A staggeringly post-modern work of…
Happy final TT!!!!
Guess my lucky TT #13 isn’t so lucky!!!!!!
Thirteen Reasons I Wouldn’t Shave My Head
I’m also sorry the TT13 is ending. I’ve found lots of great blogs I wouldn’t have otherwise. Thank you Leanne!
awwwww, I was just getting started.
I know the pressures on running a website. I hope someone might purchase the rights to this… as I think it’s a wonderful idea and a great community. Thanks for the fun while it lasted.
My last T13 is up- all about what I googled as of late (kinda funny).
well, my final TT #8 is up – 13 quotes I like.
Thirteen Famous People (other than George Washington) Born on February 22.
As a message board host, I can appreciate the work you put into this. Thank you for brightening my Thursdays and helping me look deep inside who I am and for leading me to new friends.
Mine is up.
My final Thursday Thirteen before the Oscars* is devoted to the Supremes, the original Dream Girls.
*I guess unfortunately, this might be my last TT ever. And I’m sad.
WHAT? Why??? Awwww, Leanne, dammit, that’s too bad, I’ll surely miss it! My 56th and last Thursday Thirteen is up, it’s “Thirteen Things I Love that begin with the letter B”
Oh, no, the last edition! I hope people will still stay in touch.
My list: 13 things on my Amazon wishlist.
Thanks Thursday Thirteen! Appreciate all the hard work that went in.
I’LL MISS ALL OF YOU!
My final TT is FAVE WRITING QUOTES — most of them are on the funny side, so come have a chuckle.
http://wyliekinson.blogspot.com
#42 for me.
Thirteen things you can use for your blogs, everyone.
Why let something enjoyed by so many die?
Mine is posted.
Come enjoy the “13 Songs That Most Make Me Want to Cry in My Beer.”
Appropriate, apparently!
Wow. The last T13. Figures. I have one in the can already for next week. The moment I get proactive they pull the plug.
Anyway I go out with a nice round number. My Thusday 13 #30 is up. It is ironically 13 Thursday Thirteen logos I made and used during the last 30 weeks.
I’m up…13 Things that define me as a child of the 80’s. Thanks TT!! Good luck!
retirement?
i will miss this. :*(
much luck.
here is #53 for me with some advice…not necessarily mine since i’m not that wise.
http://adventuresinjuggling.blogspot.com/2007/02/thursday-thirteen-53-pearls.html
happy thursday everyone.
laura
My Thirteen Favorite Musicals.
Sorry to see you go….much much luck.
My number 4 is up.
http://3mchat.blogspot.com
I’m so sad. I think I’ll be like others of you, and just continue my Thursday Thirteen anyway.
Thanks LeaAnne. I appreciate the fun!
My TT is up
http://alasandra2003.blogspot.com/2007/02/thursday-13-8.html
It was fun while it lasted.
#17 for me is up!
13 Podcasts I LOVE!
Come join my birthday celebration!!
13 Things That Make Today A Happy Birthday!!
#9 for me
13 Annoying TV Characters
Mine’s done!
LeeAnn, all the best. I’m sorry to see that this will be the last TT.
figures, this time i am actually early
My TT #5 is up…
Happy final TT!!!!!
Our TT#4 will be up at 10:00pm PST.
13 Top Boy Cat Names (although we found some blatant inaccuracies! Namely, our names are not on the list!
We is bummed this is the last one, since this is our #4 which would qualify us to be on the blogroll! Maybe someone will consider continuing a similar tradition. Thank you TT creator - it has been fun!
Will this pretty much sucks… Only been here for a couple weeks…
:(
A great way of exercising the brain!
Thirteen #7
Thirteen Things You Might Not Know About Me
…
my TT is up, #7.
I didn’t know it was going to be the last though… ugh.
I hope someone picks up so we can continue with the spirit of TT
Hugs to the originators!
:o I just stopped here to check who’s already posted and found that this’ll be the last official TT!!!
It’s so bad!!! I really liked it! It was so much fun!!! You did such a great job, Leanne!!!
I’m not sure but I think I’ll keep on going with a 13 something list sometimes on Thursdays to honour you!
I hope you’re allright with it?
My final TT isn’t posted yet, but I will be up soon! Please stop by and visit!
Big Hugs to you, Leanne
Sonny
:( So sorry this is ending.. I just got started…My #6 is up…Thirteen reasons I love COWBOYS!!!–not the football team either.
Renee
My #17 is up! Help me wish my Papa a happy, happy birthday!
Well this is no fun! Best of luck.
The Pink Flamingo is up and running.
http://thepinkflamingo.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2007/2/21/2755493.html
oh…I just got started. Thank you for your devotion…
Aaah. This is only my third one, but it’s the first official one where I think I actually have all the codes and stuff right…. Now I’ll never know.
But, thanks anyway.