I haven't been around as long as some, but this is the place I got my start on Packers sites (I know, I was a late bloomer for some reason) and it will always hold a special place to me :) Good luck with the future, Alex - I hope our paths cross again!

And of course...GO PACK GO!!

And here I thought I would have a very pleasant sunday after last night's game. Sad news. So are you going to contribute with other packer sites, like Jersey Al does? Are you still going to do Cheesehead Nation? Or you're just going to retire from the packer blogosphere??? This is sad news indeed...

I'm in shock.

Where is everyone going? The only other place where I post is Packers Home, where I use the same clever alias that I use here.

My life just won't be the same without having the opportunity to hear the interesting opinions of Jeremiah's Johnson.

Seriously, though, this is an absolute drag.

Packers fans, you can visit the Packerbacker blog for year round news and reviews.

Otherwise, to borrow a line from Jerry Steinfeld, "That's a shame...see ya!"

John "The Legend" Redfern

Did you give yourself this name?

The fire will still burn no matter what.

Adios PL!

Just as the Pack are playing well again..... worst timing ever!

I'll be sorry to see the Lounge go, tis' or is that twas an awsome site.

Alex, you are a class act. Packers Lounge will be greatly missed - thanks for all the great reading and creative content. You rule! ~RG

As I guy that's been around since this thing was on Citizen Wausau, I'm really sad to see it go. It's the only Packers blog I read (Railbird isn't fun enough and I can't stand Aaron Nagler over at Cheesehead TV). More than anything though, I loved the twittering. Every morning I'd wake up to at least two must read Packer articles from somewhere on the net.

Good luck in whatever you do next, Alex.

Man, tough room. ;)

I like to think of it as the end of free willy. Your skills are as big as a whale and the world is your ocean. And I'm the little kid who's crying at you to just leave because I can't bear the pain of seeing you go.

Seriously though, despite all our disagreements I really enjoyed coming here. Thank you for all the time you put in, both here and Citizen Waussau.

I don't want to see it go so much I've thought of creating a Funny or Die type site for Packer fans to posts fan videos, commentary, fan-fiction (i.e. Jersey Al), or whatever. Any fan would be welcome to post and comment on posts. Posts would stick out on popularity (or possibly contestability). Everyone once in a while a Brian Carrivau, an Alex, or a Dale Z could pop by to create there own. If you have any comments, advice or would like to help me out please email me at [email protected]...

We do definitely need a place for irreverent Packer fans to hang out. I'd be interested in helping out, if someone comes up with a good concept. A site where "anyone" can post could be a nightmare to administer and a sure attraction to troll attacks. Some compromise between limited writers and unlimited posters is probably needed. Maybe Alex can choose who he would consider the Lounge "regulars" and that can be the core group to start with. Others could be admitted as they earn their chops as commenters. Make any sense?

Thanks and good luck. You'll be missed.

sorry bud...i hate to see this but I know how it is..

your will TRULY be missed as one of the best packer site I visit

Without a doubt, of the multitude of places I splatter my "articles", the Packers Lounge was unique and a whole hell of a lot of fun. The Lounge is what inspired me to do some humor articles along the way.

We definitely need something to fill-in the hole that has been created.

Alex, sad to see the news. We were friends on Plurk back in the day and I've very much enjoyed your site. Reading about your first visit to Lambeau reminded me about my first visit there and your excitement for the team matched mine...which is a complement...hopefully. Best wishes to all who contributed and for a killer Pack season.

I am open to anyone wanting to write over at packerhq.net ..open canvas . A very good concept going by the wayside here folks.
Best of luck to Alex in the future.

well damn this sucks! i have grown very fond of the PL. and i will miss your site! good luck to you in your future endevors. and as always

GO PACK GO!

Seriously, we can't let Packerchatters win. I've really enjoyed this site. I thank you for providing a wide range of insightful and entertaining content.

I hardly ever posted here, and most barely know me or know me not at all here. I feel like I have gotten to know many of you here, and just want to say thank you for what I have always felt was a fantastic website with some very good writers.

I don't know what has happened for this sad event to occur, but would like to say that all are welcome at PackersHome, and we do need writers there.

Again, sorry to hear about this, and again thanks for the many fine articles (and comments) I have enjoyed reading.

What the hell is going on? Why is this site closing down?

Man..I miss everything...

All I do know is that two-timing, backstabbing Tromadz is a skunk and an asshat....

and, of course, that Ted Thompson sucks...

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<strong><a href="#comment-4918" rel="nofollow">Alex</a></strong>: Best.Comment.EverFYI I had a huge outpouring of people willing to donate to keep the site open another year. If another measly $40 dollars comes in today, we will give it another run.

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Man you sure had to pick a bad time for it I'd be more then happy to if I had the money, Just starting college in a month means not a whole lot of money, but I really do hope to see some people step up and offer some money. Good luck Alex I'd love to see it keep going.

Boom, $40 Dollah For You.

Alex waffles more than that purple gnome in Minnesota