Hi guys,
When I was in high school the editor of our school yearbook wrote a letter posted at the end it was entitled "Swan Song". Somehow I was envious. I wished that I could write a "Swan Song" too...so here's mine.
I have been posting since October of 2001(?) or there abouts. I came here struggeling from the aftermath of an A. Many posters came with words of encoragement and I got my fair share of 2X4's as well. I am greatful for both. MB was a place of refuge for me and I feel that I have gained some dear friends here. Some that I can say that I feel like I know better than others(like that one 20lbs lighter <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />). There certainly been others as well...too many to mention or for my feeble memory to recall.
Mrs Hiker and I have experienced "recovery". The recovery has been difficult and to be honest I must say it isn't perfect.
Since MB went to the new board Mrs Hiker thought I had stopped posting and she says she "felt better" because of it. Here in lies the main ingrediant for my "Swan Song". My main reason for being here was to help Mrs Hiker feel better about me and our marriage. She still has her doubts and fears but if I can help her to feel better by leaving MB then I must leave.
I could be stubborn and say that I need to be here and that there are still issues for me and us to continue to work on. But what still comes back to me is that leaving will help my W to feel better...it's cheaper than a box of candy and a spray of flowers.
I will lurk every now and then and I'll probably even update you periodically. I'll have to find another way to keep my face out of the fridge...maybe I'll become a gourmet or a wine taster or something...I know...I'll go hang out on the trail.
If you pass me give me a wink. Please accept this as my parting gift. It would be nice to have you over but I guess we'll have to settle for this. I will miss you.
Sincerely,
Hiker
A lot closer to home
