LFHCfS member Laurence Connor writes:
It is with some sadness that I must tender my resignation to the Luxuriant Flowing Hair Club For Scientists (LFHCFS). Though my tenure in this fine organization (member since May 6, 2007) has rained upon me more fame and fortune than I could possibly have imagined, I must, nonetheless, face the consequences of my recent actions and confess that I no longer meet the minimum standards demanded by LFHCFS.
This is evidenced by the attached photo. On a happier note, I am pleased to report that my transformation to a less thermodynamically stable cranium has enabled me to donate ponytails (each exceeding 25.4 cm in length) to Locks of Love, a charity that uses such donations in the construction of wigs for children suffering from long-term medical hair loss.
Thank you for a wonderful time as a member of LFHCFS. I look forward to reapplying for membership in a couple of years.
Laurence Connor
Physical Scientist
NOAA Laboratory for Satellite Altimetry
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
UPDATE: Hours after this blog item appeared, investigator Connor wrote again, saying: “I received an email from a prominent scientist in my field of study commending me on my accomplishment and noting that I clearly don’t do things half-way.”