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Simon Hudson's avatar

I, and the many folk in the MVP community and beyond, are very saddened to lose you (for now). You've been great fun, an inspiration and a joy.

Very best of luck.

So long, and thanks for all the socks.

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Mark Kashman's avatar

Thanks, Simon. Appreciate your words. Means a lot. Not an easy decision, but what felt right (for now) all things considered. Go, sock game, go! 🧦

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Shawn Miller's avatar

Thanks for all of your efforts over the years. For me, it's the only podcast I have that is on auto-download. Every month brought value, ideas and dreams.

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Mark Kashman's avatar

Thank you, Shawn. That means a lot - puts me on auto-pilot to be cheery for the remainder of the day. To many future ideas and dreams - with value for you and me both. :) Cheers, Mark 🧔🏻‍♂️

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Sydney Thornton's avatar

It is hard to turn off the brain but getting away and trying new things and places to go will give your creative mind Little nudges to go back and make life easier. I kept asking Chris for business features for SharePoint at SharePoint Saturdays and was astounded on what you guys came up with. I ran a logging business for reforestation and it was easy to bring sanity to all sorts of software conflicts into line ! Thank you. The forests thank you !

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Mark Kashman's avatar

Thank you, Sydney, for seeing the forest for the trees with us all along. 🌳 Certainly turning an eye on the future, with a few lumber’jacking steps as I work the plan and weigh options. Thanks for joining us on The Intrazone, and for nudging SharePoint forward; makes a difference. Appreciate you letting me know. - Mark 🧔🏻‍♂️

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Laurie Pottmeyer's avatar

Working along side you the last couple of years and in the same bubble a few more before that was a highlight of mine at Microsoft. You make me laugh, you’re truly community minded, and you know your stuff…I’m thankful for our time together and excited to see what’s next for you. Onward and upward, as they say. 🫶

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Mark Kashman's avatar

Onward and upward indeed, Laurie. I’ve enjoyed that bubble inside and outside MSFT — The community pays forward, even when you need to lean on it a little. Appreciate your words and friendship along the way. 😊

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