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Hey everyone. Long time no see? I wanted to say hey to all my old friends and my new ones. Even though I know I don't have to, I figured a quick explaination was in order... Nearly 3 years ago, I was unemployed and looking for a job. When I found one, I was spending 2+ hours a day in the car, so something needed to give... So I tried to spend less time on the computer. Also, my marriage was falling apart at the seams, and I needed focus, not escape. A few months later, I was having some "breakthru" MS symptoms, and with the change of meds and all that stuff, my planned "triumphant return" got put on the back burner again. Then I moved, kinda started over, immersed myself in some woodworking, bike riding (mountain bike), some new friends, that sort of thing, and again, for some reason, returning here and catching up seemed like a daunting task! Fast forward 2 years, and I just moved in with my wonderful girlfriend Jess, I'm on oral meds now (no more daily shots), and I started another new job a month ago today. Things are going pretty well for me, and even though I don't ride as many miles a year as I used to, I still love it and keep my bike in good shape. Unfortunately, our dear friend FJ went and died on us, and it made me take a step back and appreciate what I have. So I decided I'm going to do my best to keep up on BA.com that has given me so so much. *DISCLAIMER!! I don't plan on reading EVERY thread like I used to... I just don't have time. So if you really want to make sure I see something, PM me! I will, however, wield the Hammer as needed  I hope to find a free weekend this summer to take the ferry over to CT and see some of my bestest riding buddies (mert, Charlie, Matt) and maybe some new ones! So there ya have it  I hope to be hearing from each and every one of you
Benny
Black & Silver '02
Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
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You been away?  Glad that you're back and all is looking better for you 
"You can't believe everything you read on the internet" : William Shakespeare
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Well I never got to know you in days of old but I have read some of your previous post. Good to have you back and hope everything keeps going well for you. (BTW just a heads up I'm a bit o' a smarta$$, but all meant in good humor and fun)
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Quote:
(mert, Charlie, Matt)
littlelettersforlittlem
welcome back, brother.
allhailthefrenchpress
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Check Pants
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Glad to see you back Benny, taking on lifes issues. You're an inspiration. To be honest fj said you'd moved over to the fb, also known as Facebook, neighbourhood. Peeket in a time or two jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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Seems like you never went away...I know all that stuff...Hmmm
THE VOICE OF REASON
per: Stewart
AF&AM/Shriner/Scoutmaster
130/45 TBS 2shim SS Uni 18/42
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Well Rob, you're on the FB too, so maybe that's why Much easier to share pictures there... I need to figure out a good file hosting thing so I can post more here. Maybe something google related.
Benny
Black & Silver '02
Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
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Hi ya Benny! wondered what happened to you and asked a couple of times. Glad your life is back on track.
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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I'm glad you are OK and happy. See you soon. 
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Welcome back! Glad that life is getting better for you!
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Hey I honestly just logged on today to see if any old faces were still around.
Glad to see they are.
Carry on.
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Welcome back Ben! Glad things are looking up for you again. 
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Good to have you back Benny,
and glad to hear things are heading in the right direction.
Uncle Charlie
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Tech day at UC! 
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More like:
Clean out the garage day.
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Yo Benny, been long time. Glad to hear all is going better.
Nor'easter in September?
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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Fidelis et Fortis
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I've been wondering how you've been and if everything was alright. I'm glad to hear things are improving for you. Hey, you should come to the midwest rally in Westby Wi next month...  mike
2006 neon blue speedmaster
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Yes Benny. Did miss you. Glad that you're back, I saw you make a few posts in some of the forums and wondered if you were getting active here again. Too bad life threw you a few curve balls, but it looks like you're getting a handle on things so Welcome back 
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Wondered where you went, sorry to hear of the rough patch you went through. Glad things are looking up now. WB.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Nice to see ya checkin' back in around here, Benny! I have to admit I often wondered what became of ya. (...just figured ya got tired of contributin' all that money into that old "I Can't Believe I Agree With What Dwight Just Said" Fund!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Who are you?  Just kidding Welcome home.Glad things are on the up for you.
Dinosaur.
"Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland
"Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson
"I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville
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This is my fourth year here... so as a new guy on the block I am so glad you are back. It means a lot to me that this place means a lot to you. Keep your beacon shining, my man!!!!
Live to love, love to live.
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Good to see you back Benny. Sorry you went through a rough patch.
Bedouin.
Blessed are those eyes that have seen more roads than any man! (Homer).
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Nice to hear from you Benny, and welcome back.
I often wondered where you were hiding. Glad to see you have things sorted out.
Mike
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Thanks guys! Very touching, really. It's nice to see some familiar "faces" All these rallys sound like tons of fun, but I don't even get a sick day till september 1! So it may have to wait... The little lady and I have been meaning to go to Geneseo (where she went to school) so maybe I can swing on by the NE rally, but it would be in the TDI instead of the BA
Benny
Black & Silver '02
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