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Post by Blacksword » Thu Sep 14, 2006 5:15 pm

Been a while hasn't it lads and lasses?

Life's been a bit of a whirlwind the last couple years and I'm afraid I've been too busy to even post here, but I thought I'd pop back in and see how everyone's doing.

As for me I'm back in university full time after two years doing the school thing part-time after the serious serious burn out/implosion that was my third year. Also needed to save up some money as I already owe the government far too much (no more loans for me). The good news is life is peachy, saved up more than enough so no money worries for the present and part-time let me enjoy school again and appreciate it. Worked a year and a half selling cell phones (mobiles for you UK lot) and thanking the good Lord that I (hopefully) won't be anywhere near retail and/or commissioned sales again (not my thing). Though it was a good growing experience, interacting with people and all, had good co-workers and managers, plus I ended up being the unofficial assistant manager a lot of the time.

On other subjects, I'm getting married next June to a wonderful woman I met through the chaplaincy at my university. Can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to that (and as a bonus I'll have some fine people as my in laws - big considering my family is ever so tiny).

Haven't been as much into TF lately, though I have been enjoying IDW's stuff. And alas I haven't had a moment really to work on any fanfic material since I last made an appearace, and I doubt that I'll have anytime with all the reading and essay writing in this my last year at undergrad.

Hope everyone is well and I'll try to poke my head in here every once in a while when I can (though given how oddly addictive this place can be I may be more frequent than that).
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Post by Kaylee » Thu Sep 14, 2006 5:24 pm

Goodness gracious- good to see you :) sounds like you've been up to some good stuff :up:

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Post by The Last Autobot » Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:02 pm

Welcome Back!!!!!!! You were really missed.

Cheers!
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A dream come true. Transformers Perú is online!!!
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And my Transformers blog in: www.transformers-peru-tla.blogspot.com

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Post by Best First » Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:13 pm

:o

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Post by Metal Vendetta » Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:48 pm

Good to see you, Uncle Blackie. Congrats on the engagement and hope to see you around here more often.

Remember, you're never too busy for Transfans.

...and I've given up debating religious people, so your time here should be a little smoother from now on ;)
I would have waited a ******* eternity for this!!!!
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Post by Legion » Thu Sep 14, 2006 11:09 pm

well well well, look what the cat dragged in! ;)

good to hear from your Blackie, great to hear things are going peachy for you mate! :D :up :)

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Post by sprunkner » Fri Sep 15, 2006 1:00 am

Congratulations, mate!

Peachy keen. Good to see your old rugged tush in the borough.
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Post by Obfleur » Fri Sep 15, 2006 9:25 am

Booya dude.
Can't believe I'm still here.

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Post by Eline » Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:43 am

Welcome back! :)

Good to hear you are doing so well. Congrats on your engagement and upcoming marriage, and best of luck in the university.

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Post by Aaron Hong » Sat Sep 16, 2006 3:01 am

Yo.
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Re: Hello all

Post by Predabot » Mon Sep 18, 2006 1:12 pm

Oh.My.God!! :eek: It's Uncle Blackie! The ol' sigs still up and running, 'cause I knew you'd be back, so I saved it in storage. :)

That's totally cool that you may be back for some postage now and then, I seriously welcome you back! :D

I've started an education somewhere inbetween Uni and high-school since the last time, I'm going to be an electronics-engineer once all is said and done. I've also gone away from graphic design on the comp and slanted more towards digital colouring. ;)
Blacksword wrote:Been a while hasn't it lads and lasses?

On other subjects, I'm getting married next June to a wonderful woman I met through the chaplaincy at my university. Can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to that (and as a bonus I'll have some fine people as my in laws - big considering my family is ever so tiny).
Holy bejeebuzz! :eek: Well, congratulations dude! 8)

Wouldn't it be nice if we all had one a them girlies like Blackie has? :(

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Re: Hello all

Post by Best First » Mon Sep 18, 2006 1:26 pm

Predabot wrote: I've started an education somewhere inbetween Uni and high-school
in a field?
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Re: Hello all

Post by Legion » Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:42 pm

Best First wrote:
Predabot wrote: I've started an education somewhere inbetween Uni and high-school
in a field?
a street corner maybe?

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