An explanation...and apology.....

[Coolkid]

I cant think of anything else to add to this...

 

[Sanjoelo]

Good choice, Engineer, and I hope everything goes well for you and yours.

Computers are great, and I completely understand the compulsion (believe me). I have to curb myself. I do so by remembering that the life of someone spending all their time in the virtual world lacks warmth and reality. While it can be fun and useful, it's the empty person who looks back on their life and remembers a series of CRT images, usernames, passwords, and often meaningless "conversations". It's like anything, I suppose... it's good in moderation. 'Cept sex, of course.

I'd hate to wake one day and find my kids grown, and their only memory of Dad is the back of his head in front of a monitor. And my only memory of them as a distraction.

Take care--your contributions here have been greatly appreciated. I hope you can win her back.

-JB

 

[cthulhu]

No apology necessary Engineer. We the Team have been blessed with you as a member. You seem to have your priorities straight holding your family first and foremost. You are not the first person I know that has quit computers for the sake of their marriage. I myself stopped gaming 2 yrs ago. I only go to a couple of forums, dc, and email nowadays. It is easy to see that everyone agrees and supports you on your decision and hopes for your success in rebuilding your marriage/family.

 

[TofBnT]

God Bless and good luck!! We will miss you.

 

[ProviaFan]

Just want to add that you will definitely be missed, but I think you're doing what's right for yourself and your family. Hope things go well for you.

 

[Polo]

You've made the good choice.

Good luck in your new life.
I wish you and your family all the best.

 

[us3rnotfound]

Best o' luck!

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

:beer:

 

[us3rnotfound]

Originally posted by: AgaBooga
:beer:

not on me, wiseguy

 

[aberant]

There is nothing in the world more important than family. Nothing. Go do what you need to do, you know we'll be supporting you all the way. Good luck.

 

[Swanny]

Good to know you're making the right decesion. Hopefully things will straighten out for you and you can make ammends with your wife. I hope to see you back here once that's under control.

 

[Shuxclams]

Originally posted by: Engineer
Hello everyone,

A little explanation of where I've been....and an upcoming apology....

Today, my wife left me.....over something that I should have had under control long ago....but always thought that I would, or could, do at anytime I wished....and that's get off the PC and love her and my children. I do love them very much, but never showed them the way that they should have been shown....and now I pay the price. I have decided to do what I should have done so long ago....but yet ignored the warning signs so many times....and that is to finally adbandon my PC's. I don't know what the future holds for me and my family, but I've got to take the first step in getting back to where I belong....

Now an apology.....I, because of the above circumstances, have decided to stop (permananently? ) running any DC projects. I love this TeAm...but I love my wife and kids more and until I can learn to control my contant PC urges, I'm giving it all up. I'm so very sorry to the TeAm about this decision...but I've got to make it. I have turned them all off and, at one point, had cancelled my internet connection........

I do owe this TeAm much more than I have given...especially those who helped the SETI TeAm in our need. I will, at some point, try to repay all those great TeAmmates who have done so much for us. Sorry I can't do it right now....

I love all of you guys...but my family has to be my first love....and I do love them more than anything.

God bless you all.....and I'll see you when I get my life under control.......

Engineer....turning the light out for now....

Robert

Get the help you need. Do what it takes to save your marriage and your life as well.








SHUX

 

[osage]

It's the right thing to do....

good luck, and many thanks.

 

[Crazee]

Robert,

First: you don't owe us a dasm thing. You have been there for any teammate when they have needed it and you have been a real leader in rallying the team to greater recruiting heights. You owe us NOTHING.

Second: It is my sincere hope that you never read this post. Addictions can be hard to break and you need to stay away for sometime before you will probably be able to balance family, work, and online (in that order). If you do read this then LOG OFF. If I see you online I will come to Kentucky and I don't think you want that

Third: any debts you feel you owe to anyone as far as crunching for other projects will be paid in full. I will take care of it.

Fourth: Don't miss the opportunity to tell your wife and your kids everyday that you love them. Just hearing you say it the way you have told us in your message will go a long way towards healing the wounds.

I have had to cut back my online time in the last few months. My work has taken far more of my time than in the past and as much as I love this team, my wife gets first dibs on my time. Hopefully soon things will slow down at work and I can resume more of a regular schedule.

If you feel the need to talk to someone, please don't hesitate to contact me. Smoke knows my number

 

[Kenazo]

I should be doing the same thing! my poor wife.

 

[Mucman]

Wow! No need to apologize Robert! We'll all miss you. I can attest to what you have gone through. That's why I
don't actively run SETI anymore. I ended up spending more time trying to get crunchers than I did doing homework
or being social. I wish you the best!

Scott

 

[nickdakick]

:heart:
Give it all you can....
no more comment.

 

[medic]

Robert

No apologies needed.

A million THANKS for all you have done for everyone and now it's time for yourself. Keep up the faith in things getting much better as they will, and come back one day and tell us all how everything worked out for the best.

Will miss your friendship and humour but I know you'll be more than okay!!

Randy

 

[HayHauler]

Good luck Robert. Thanks for all you have done.

Hay