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End of an era - MP hanging up her... erm... keyboard

165 replies

JustineMumsnet · 21/04/2010 16:01

It is with deep sadness that we must inform you that Morningpaper has, after four glorious years, decided to retire her mouse and cease to produce the Talk round up. Apparently she has a "proper job with benefits". This Friday's round-up will be her last (so do make sure you're preferences are set to receive it.)

Thankfully we have been rescued from the slough of despond into which we at MN Towers had tumbled by the news that none other than Aitch, who currently scribbles the TV round up for our parenting newsletter, has agreed to step into the breach. We're delighted that's she's cheap available and ready to pick up where MP will very soon be leaving off. So more bumsex then.

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AmpleBosom · 21/04/2010 19:21

Thank goodness i made it just in time last week by finally getting a mention in the round up

monkeysavingexpertdotcom · 21/04/2010 19:07

SOOO glad I got a mensh in her penultimate round-up (preens)

midnightexpress · 21/04/2010 19:06
mustrunmore · 21/04/2010 18:58

Its not 4 yrs... I think I can remember her starting it

CoupleofKooks · 21/04/2010 18:54

aw mp this is sad news indeed
(partly because you were always willing to believe i was funnier than i actually was )

happy to hear a worthy replacement is lined up well done MNHQ

LeninGrad · 21/04/2010 18:53

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onebatmother · 21/04/2010 18:41

OH NO! Morningpaper bowing out? This is bad news indeed - she and gin have made Fridays worth getting up for.

My grande tristesse could only be leavened by someone of similar calibre stepping into her warm stilettos. Now where could we possibly find such a person? I know.. Aitch is very goo -

Oh. I see you've beaten me to it. Gin

DelGirl · 21/04/2010 18:34

I'm sorry but you cannot convince me that she has done the round-up for 4 years?????? I don't believe it.

bran · 21/04/2010 18:23

Pah! 4 years of sucking up to MP in order to get mentioned in the roundup wasted!

I wonder if I have ever mentioned how intelligent, insightful and downright funny I have always found your TV thingumys to be Aitch. [arse kiss emoticon]

elliemental · 21/04/2010 18:14

{pssst MP. Can I have all some of the fivers back which I kept sending you in the hope you might finally mention me in your round-up?)

elliemental · 21/04/2010 18:13

I always secretly thought that Aitch and MP were one and the same anyway

southeastastra · 21/04/2010 18:07

aw that's sad

StealthPolarBear · 21/04/2010 17:56

and I thought this was about a member of parliament - and only clicked on to see whether I cared

StealthPolarBear · 21/04/2010 17:55

morningpaper, I have really enjoyed reading your roundups to the point where I start snotty threads in chat if it hasn't reached my inbox by mid afternoon - they make my Fridays (yes I need a hobby)

They also allow me to read a bit of MN at work where the site is blocked

So you will be missed - lots.

However, I am looking forward to reading Aitch's roundups, I can't think of a better person to take over

CatIsSleepy · 21/04/2010 17:53

aw and yay
congrats on new job mp

RedBlueRed · 21/04/2010 17:46

Well done MorningPaper, I have enjoyed your updates and will no doubt enjoy Aitch's also.

Hassled · 21/04/2010 17:41

Farewell then, Morning Paper
You made us sound much funnier
Than we really are.
And your pink basement will be
Forever in my mind.

E J Hassled (43 and 3/4)

bobbiewickham · 21/04/2010 17:29

Congrats MP, and thanks for all the smiles. I look forward to the roundup....

Oh God, does that mean I should get a job too?

Looking forward to Aitch's tenure...

morningpaper · 21/04/2010 17:26

Aw thank you Justine and all

And thanks to Aitch for being the new Doctor Roundupper

My job is charity sector blah blah blah with pay that would make Xena suck her teeth in horror BUT STILL the smallest is starting school this autumn so I need ot get my teeth into something rather than procrastinating at home all day

I've had a great four years rounding up and you have all been lovely

WhatFreshHellIsThis · 21/04/2010 17:22

( really )

WhatFreshHellIsThis · 21/04/2010 17:22

tsk. a real job? in this economic climate? she'll be taking that job away from a MAN who needs it, you know.

women should stay at home and look after the feral monsters children.

And that Aitch is no better than she should be.

tsk.

PixieOnaLeaf · 21/04/2010 17:20

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midnightexpress · 21/04/2010 17:19

Thanks for the hoots MP, and good luck with the new job.

And here's to many more hoots (mon) from Aitch.

cyteen · 21/04/2010 17:19

Thanks for the laughs MP, and thanks for my mentions too

isthatporridgeinyourzone · 21/04/2010 17:18

Congratulations MP! You made me larf.

Well done Aitch. Look forward to reading it.