I hope I will be allowed to welcome back The Magistrate!

[question everything]

Saw a few posts of him and had me take a double take.

Advance search showed that he just rejoined us yesterday.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181332286

The Magistrate has been here since the beginning, has been a well informed contributor on many topics.

In the old days of moderators, he was the best.

While his courteous "sir" and "ma'am" would sometime anger youngsters, most of us welcomed this civility.

Welcome back sir!

[wyldwolf]

1. I remember each and every interaction I had with him back in the day...

... and often search for his replies on topics to this day.

[mvd]

2. Cool! I modded with him many times

I was hoping he was ok.

[LiberalLoner]

3. Welcome back!

So glad you are here again!!!!

[AJT]

4. Welcome back fine sir...

[scarletwoman]

5. Hear! Hear! Just ran across a post of his a little while ago!

I'm SO very glad to see him back! One of my all-time favorite DUers!

WOO HOO!!!

[The Magistrate]

20. Great To See You, Ma'am!

I have always valued your friendship and understanding here. Thank you.

[trof]

22. Hey Bro! Where ya' been?

Us old timers have to stick together.

[scarletwoman]

25. I hope you'll be able to keep up a continuing presence again.

Seeing you on DU again is a gift and a great pleasure.

[Ruby the Liberal]

32. How wonderful to see you, sir

[salin]

41. Great to "see" you again.

Welcome back and peace to you.

[lostnfound]

42. Oh my gosh it's wonderful to see your name again!!!

You’ve been missed!

[AwakeAtLast]

43. A most hearty "Welcome back!" to you!

[Sugarcoated]

6. I'm very pleased to see his intelligent posts back in the mix

Great insight. I'm even more pleased to see he's okay because I was wondering. It would be very cool if he'd indulge us and let know how he's been and what he's been up to. Maybe?

[The Magistrate]

7. Thank Youi, My Friend

[dware]

14. It's great to see you back kind sir.

I see you still have your same avatar.

Very cool!!!

[Lochloosa]

19. Welcome Back. You have been missed.

[question everything]

39. Oh, how wonderful. We were lucky to watch Mose Allison in live performance

some 18 years ago.

In a small intimate venue.

[whathehell]

8. Welcome back, Magistrate!

You have been missed, Sir!

[hlthe2b]

9. OMG: I can't tell you how many "missing members" posts in which the Magistrate has been mentioned by

many.

It has been a very long time. Where the hell has he been?

WELCOME BACK!

[bluedigger]

10. Well I'll be codwalloped!

Welcome back, M!

[nolabear]

11. ALL the chickens are coming home to roost! Hiya!

[chimpymustgo]

52. And the "chimps" pop in from time to time. Great to see THE Magistrate

back in the fold!

[2naSalit]

12. I have wonder whatever happened to him.

There are several who were here when I showed up, whenever that was, whom I have not seen in some time. I'm glad to have this one back!

[dware]

13. I think myself and The Magistrate joined at about the same time,

I was wondering where he went.

It's good to have him back, his civility knew no bounds, even when others got snippy with him.

A heartfelt welcome back to The Magistrate.

[karin_sj]

15. That's great!

I haven’t seen that name for a very long time! Welcome back, Magistrate!

[oasis]

16. The Magistrate! Welcome back with all our best wishes.

[mcar]

17. Happy to rec this!

[Raster]

18. Welcome Back!!!

Sorely missed, Sir!

[Cha]

21. Thank you! Welcome Back The Magistrate!

[grantcart]

23. Delighted to join in the celebration.

[sellitman]

24. Welcome back Sir

I remember.

[Gothmog]

26. Welcome back

[BlancheSplanchnik]

27. Good to see you, The Magistrate, Sir!

[eilen]

28. Blast from the past. Glad to see he has returned. nt

[SammyWinstonJack]

29. WB!

[Crabby Appleton]

30. Welcome back

Long time no see, sir!

[McCamy Taylor]

31. wb

[calimary]

33. He is? YAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!

The Magistrate was always a welcome presence. Always classed up the joint. Delighted to see he’s back. And just when we need him!

[Chicagogrl1]

34. Welcome home

[BumRushDaShow]

35. Big K&R

[wysi]

36. That's great news

I'm so glad to see that the Magistrate has returned.

[Scurrilous]

37. Welcome back.

[CottonBear]

38. What wonderful news! Welcome back The Magistrate!

[JohnnyLib2]

40. Noticed that at 4 a.m. and thought I was dreaming!

And a good dream it was.....welcome back!

[FailureToCommunicate]

44. Like Biden going to the White House, CIVILITY returns!

Welcome back, Sir.

[Blue_Tires]

45. SWEET! WONDERFUL NEWS!

He still make those model airplanes?

[GregW]

46. Excellent! 2001 is a FINE vintage

Welcome back!

[tishaLA]

47. It's so nice to see him back

And his beautiful, uncluttered prose

[William769]

48. Kick & highly recommended.

[lunatica]

49. Welcome back sir!

It’s great to have you back!

[proud patriot]

50. Good to See you Sir

long long time

[The Magistrate]

53. Great To See You, Ma'am

"I picked a heckuva day to stop sniffing glue."

[proud patriot]

54. I was just thinking the same Sir

[SaveOurDemocracy]

51. So good to see you, kind sir! 💖

I hope your health continues to improve and you visit often.

I saw your mention of SWMBO, and that her health issues had a positive resolution. Please give her our best.

😊

[NewsCenter28]

55. Oh my god! WELCOME BACK!!!!

Love you man!!