Today’s a bittersweet day here at flyte; Robin Lowell, one of our developers, is moving on.
No, it wasn’t anything I said (at least I hope not.) Robin’s dream for a long time was to be a librarian, and she’s finally taken the plunge.
Robin was the first to introduce us to practical uses of CSS when she first came on board, and recently she started developing table-free designs for our clients. She was the steady hand behind flyte’s recent Web site relaunch.
Robin is/was great to have around the office. I’m not sure how I’m going to find out about new music that’s under the radar without her. She’s hooked me up with everything from bluegrass covers of Skynyrd to Guns N’ Roses bootlegs to the Black Keys and about a million things in between.
It was Robin who suggested we get tickets to go see The Coup when he (they?) came to town, go to Geary’s brewery for a tour last weekend, and all go to see the White Stripes when they come to town next month. She got me tickets to go see the Black Keys down in Boston and the two of us had a great time throwing back beers and watching those two guys totally rock out. She also was instrumental in organizing a trip to see Guns N’ Roses when they came to town a few months back, though the concert was canceled at the last minute when Axl Rose found out he couldn’t drink on stage…but that’s not her fault.
Robin’s a diehard Sox fan, so I have someone to commiserate and celebrate with during the season. Sure, the rest of the crew will pretend they care about sports, but that’s just because they’re polite. She’s introduced me to books, blogs and Web sites I wouldn’t have found otherwise. She did research into influential bloggers in specific niches for our clients. She also spellchecks spell checks my blog posts, sparing my mother and my alma mater from public humiliation. She promises she’ll check in every once in a while, but I know she’ll be busy.
Robin, it was great to have you on the crew all these years; we’re going to miss you.
Dear Robin,
Bob and I wish you all the best in your new career. Rich and flyte were very lucky to have you as long as they did.
Fondly,
Marilyn
Rich,
You said it all so well!
As the one who shares an office with Robin, I'd tell you to make sure you found someone to fill the job who is just as great to work with but I'm afraid we would never fill the job!
Robin, we'll miss your music, we'll miss your web knowledge, we'll miss your reading and viewing recommendations, but most of all we'll miss you!
Gloria Maher
Next desk over
It's a bittersweet day for me too. I started working here part-time just before starting the Library Science Masters program at Simmons and decided to stay on after graduation because I loved working at flyte. My co-workers, past and present, have been both colleagues and good friends. And the work environment here is fantastic – challenging (in a good way), nurturing and relaxed (OMG – I probably won't be able to wear jeans every day anymore). So thanks for all the fun: heavy metal Fridays, record player days and all the other good times. I promise to stay in touch. On the 19th, a fun band from Australia is playing in town…
I miss you already Robbie! You are a tremendously talented individual, and it has been an absolute pleasure getting to know you. I'm looking forward to getting together for pub nights, concerts, BBQs, etc.
As the sign as DeMillo's parking lot says: "May you have fair winds and following seas"
Jonathan
Proud Member of the Robin Fan Club
Best of luck Robin, and thanks for all of your help developing my site and blog!
Wow! Good Luck Robin! You were great to work with and you will be missed.