We hope all of you have a prosperous and healthy 2026 (or whatever numbering system your culture uses).
Just a reminder though — Andrew and Paul will be retiring after contest #952 whose reveal will be January 30, 2026. As of today, we have no takers on our offer to hand over the reins, which would mean that there will not be a 953 or beyond.
I responded here earlier, but I can’t find my text anymore. I have every respect for your decision to hand over the game to others, and I am very grateful and appreciative for all the work and effort you have put into it over the years. I have enjoyed it very much and also learned a lot from it. Thank you again for that! I enjoy being a player, but I prefer to leave the management to others, as I have had to do that for years in my working life. That is why I am not signing up, however much I would regret it if that meant the end of the game.
I wish you all the best for the future!
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