Hey guys

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:04 pm

So its been a couple of years. How is everyone? I know I didnt leave on the best of terms. I want to apologize for that. Found out that I had clinical depression and it made me snap like a twig in a hurricane.

That straightened out? Good.

Catching up to date: Jessy and I have 3 kids now, we had a 4th, Margaret, who was born on November 7th, 2008 and passed away on November 23rd, 2008. Noone knows the cause, but I know that she was loved every moment she was alive.

Losing my daughter made me realize that I do not want to live my life in anger and misery. So I am making a concious effort to renew friendships and be a better person in general... Yes even to you Smooth (if youre still around).

Nice to see that I am still on the first page for total posts... the legend never dies!

Brendocon · Post by **Brendocon** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:32 pm

Welcome back.

Shanti418 · Post by **Shanti418** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:56 pm

Good to see you, glad you're feeling better!

So how have you liked the TF movie and/or IDW comics?

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:18 pm

Heya.

IronHide · Post by **IronHide** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:20 pm

What up!

Mr_Tigg · Post by **Mr_Tigg** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:20 pm

Depression is one of those illnesses that doesn't seem to be taken seriously by a lot of people.

I've had bouts of depression before, and I remember a group of my mates just didn't get it at all, and made out like I was deliberately being miserable.

I know how it feels, but you've got the right attitude by the sound of things.

Welcome back.

bumblemusprime · Post by **bumblemusprime** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:26 am

Missed you man.

Glad to hear that things are going better, esp. between you and Jesse.

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:47 am

thanks for the warm welcome back.

TBH I havent read any IDW stuff and thought the movie was.. well.. it was a Michael Bay Summer Movie.
I went into it expecting it to be just that and I wasnt dissapointed.

It would help if I knew who half of these new identities were

The Last Autobot · Post by **The Last Autobot** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:05 am

Welcome back Rib!

Predabot · Post by **Predabot** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:53 am

Welcome back OPR!

Sad to hear about your daughter... my condolences there.

But my congratulations as well!

Since I only remember you having two kids, and now you've got 3! Must be a handful, heh heh.

Was the third one a boy or a girl?

Btw, your son had some problems with ADHD if I recall correctly, but he was too young for the powerful medication. But he's old enough now, right? So has he been allowed to get his medication now?

Man! All these question!

Welcome back mate! Aww... I wanna' hug you, you big lug. ^^
And hopefully you've got a fresh tat' I can poke as well.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:04 am

Welcome back.

Sadly, as you can no doubt tell, Predabot is still here.

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:12 am

Welcome back, Joey!

Very sorry to hear about your daughter. My condolences.

Though glad you're back here - you should drop by more often.

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:20 pm

Mykal has ADHD Koen has a slight case of Autism

KaeLynn is my daughter who will be 3 next month.

bumblemusprime · Post by **bumblemusprime** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 12:28 am

Optimus Prime Rib wrote:thanks for the warm welcome back.

TBH I havent read any IDW stuff and thought the movie was.. well.. it was a Michael Bay Summer Movie.
I went into it expecting it to be just that and I wasnt dissapointed.

It would help if I knew who half of these new identities were

I'm sprunkner.

Read the "Spotlight: Jazz" thread. You'll be entertained.;

Scraplet · Post by **Scraplet** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:12 pm

Welcome back!

Optimus Prime Rib wrote:Mykal has ADHD Koen has a slight case of Autism

My daughter has ADHD, and my son has suspected high-functioning autism or Asbergers Syndrome. I home-educate now to cope. Happy to chat and compare notes if you ever want to

bumblemusprime · Post by **bumblemusprime** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:14 am

Very sorry to hear about your daughter Joey.

Post by **Best First** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:14 am

Welcome back man. Good to see you here again.

Very sorry to hear about you daughter chief.

On the depression front - i have been there and dwelled in that spot for quite some time after splitting up with my long term missus. My favourite anecdote from the time was my boss saying "I know what your going through but my advice to you is try not to bring it into work".

Take care dude.

Post by **spiderfrommars** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:17 am

I'd like to add my welcome and my condolences to everyone elses.

Good to see you back in these parts OPR. May it always be your home from home.

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 2:02 pm

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

I think the best thing anyone has said to me about Maggie was "I am not going to even pretend to know what you are going through, nor do I want to.. but know I am your friend and will be there whenever you need me."

Thats part of the reason I am back. I made some quality friends here that I walked away from over something REALLY petty and stupid.

Impy.. wtf happened to Man U? I was gutted when we lost.
(yes A-murkins like footy as well, for all of you who didnt actually talk to me away from here lawlz)

IronHide · Post by **IronHide** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:18 am

You still doing the whole chef/cooking thing?

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:53 am

unfortunately

Post by **Best First** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:46 am

Optimus Prime Rib wrote:yes A-murkins like footy as well

if that were true you would support a real man's team.

Like Boro.

Look out bel
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Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:51 am

Best First wrote:
Optimus Prime Rib wrote:yes A-murkins like footy as well
if that were true you would support a real man's team.

Like Boro.

Look out bel
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ah yes, Besters truly is an "athletic supporter"