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#1753464 10/03/06 09:28 AM
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Hey All,

It's been over a year since I last posted here... and I have to tell you it is nice seeing old familiar 'names'. Anyway, I just wanted to say 'hi' to the old timers and friends I haven't met yet.

Just to update you what's been going on in my life...

When I was last here, I realized I was too much of a GIVER and not enough of a TAKER. I engaged in multiple dating (which I'm still a proponent) but decided to become exclusive with a lady who pushed me to be vocal about what I want in a relationship. Well, long story short, what I thought was going to last a few months ended up lasting over a year.

But now that's over, and yeah, it sucks, but life goes on.

So, I expect I'll be around asking questions, dispensing advice in order to help my 'extra' time be more constructive rather than sitting around feeling sorry for myself dwelling on what is lost.

Anyway, I'm glad there is still a place here to come back to.


~Big Guy

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Hi there TBG! Welcome back!

You don't think you're going to get away with that weak explanation about this past year not working out do you?


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OH MY GOSH.......

Welcome back! I had to look at your name 2X!

Sorry to hear about your relationship.
I still like your sig line!

Hope to hear more from you.

Karona


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wow! Welcome back! I don't hang out here much anymore... I drop by every now and then... and I just happened to drop by today.

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Welcome back. Has it really been a year? It doesn’t seem that long. So, dish. We want all the details. No one is allowed to waltz back in and give advice without sharing the story. How else can we live vicariously?

If you tell how you were wasteful, we kill the fattened calf.


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Oh, heck, we'll kill it for you anyway.


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Welcome back BigGuy!
And now for the rest of the story......???

And little Miss Faith -- don't think you're getting away with that little hit and run! What's the story? Where've you been?

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So how are we supposed to learn anything from your mysterious "relationship" if you don't share??

Spill the beans, bud <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. Oh, and welcome back <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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Thanks guys/girls.

I'll spill the details after work when I have more time.


~Big Guy

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We would love to hear more of your adventures, but it is not required! It was not required of the prodigal son, after all.

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And little Miss Faith -- don't think you're getting away with that little hit and run! What's the story? Where've you been?


moi? no story... I have been taking it easy. There is nothing to tell. I gave up the "chase" right before Christmas last year, and have been "open" to seeing if things develop in the future with 2-3 friends, but definitely not hoping or counting on anything, and I'm not ready to be "looking" for anyone right now. But... if God drops one on my front door, that might get my attention.... and I prolly wouldn't mind! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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We would love to hear more of your adventures, but it is not required! It was not required of the prodigal son, after all.

Yeah, but I'm sure you all want to hear about the time when I was eating with the pigs...


~Big Guy

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Welcome back my friend! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


Me, 43
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Divorce final May 10, 2007

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