12-10-2009, 09:20 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Kelowna
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Back from a CP hiatus!
What's up CPuckers,
After a 12 month break/hiatus/work stoppage (haha), I have decided to try and become involved again with the board.
Last year about this time I lost a close friend, was involved in a very difficult breakup, reconnected with some members of my family, and began seeing a therapist to deal with some anxiety/depression/addictive tendencies/self-esteem issues. It was a rough stretch! Amongst the things I discussed with my therapist was making some radical changes to my lifestyle, one of which was curtailing the amount of time I spent online. It wasn't an obscene amount, but it was certainly interfering with my ability to interact socially and better myself.
As some of you noted (via PMs), I wasn't entirely absent here, and elsewhere online for that matter, and I still did a fair bit of lurking/reading game threads/etc. But the hiatus has helped me change my lifestyle in a positive way, in the sense that I no longer feel the need to immerse myself in CPuck (or in anything else for that matter) at the expense of other areas of my life that I need to focus more on.
I do feel pretty rotten about the way I left the board however, and would like to apologize to all those I abandoned in a couple of CP drafts on the contest/draft board, specifically the Literature and TV drafts. I know they're just a fun diversion but it was disrespectful to all those involved and I would like to apologize for not following through on that committment and leaving without an explanation.
I'm doing much better now. New girlfriend who I can see a long and bright future with, back in university, lost 25 pounds, controlling some of my addictive/obsessive personality traits, and just feeling much happier about myself and my situation.
It might seem obvious and trivial to say something like "there's more to life than CP," but that concept was one of many things I was struggling with, and it took me some time to sort out its place in my life. Now that I've found a better balance, I'm excited to start posting a little bit again, especially since this season looks to be a promising one. 
Cheers everybody.
-Geoff aka Ro
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12-10-2009, 09:30 AM
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It's not easy being green!
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: In the tubes to Vancouver Island
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Good to see you back Ro.. We missed you.
Definitely the most interesting introduction to someone I've ever had was involving you.. hahaha
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12-10-2009, 09:31 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Behind Nikkor Glass
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Glad you are doing better!
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12-10-2009, 09:37 AM
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THE Chuck Storm
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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Welcome back! Good on ya for taking life by the horns.
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12-10-2009, 09:38 AM
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evil of fart
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Nice to hear things are going better for you and good job on taking the right steps to improve things. 
Now, where do you stand on some important issues:
1. For or against snow tires?
2. For or against H1N1 vaccines?
We just need to know where you stand on the latest CPOT hot button issues! 
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12-10-2009, 09:38 AM
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#2 960 Prankster
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: In a Pub
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Welcome back. Glad to hear things are working out for you.
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12-10-2009, 09:40 AM
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Pants Tent
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It's good that you got stuff worked out. Welcome back!
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12-10-2009, 09:49 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Kelowna
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kermitology
Good to see you back Ro.. We missed you.
Definitely the most interesting introduction to someone I've ever had was involving you.. hahaha
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When you were an usher and I just shouted out "Hey Kermit! It's Ro from CP!" and then kept walking after a game at the 'Dome? Yeah, that was hilariously random and awkward. I seem to be pretty good at that, haha.
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12-10-2009, 09:50 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: beautiful calgary alberta
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i dont know you but im happy to hear of anyone enriching their life! sometimes losing someone you love puts other things in perspective more..dont u think? glad to hear you are happy in your life..and congrats on the 25 lbs!! thats a huge accomplishment right there! sounds like u were just a bit off track but a smart person to deal with stuff, and man enough to know when you needed help!!! good for you
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12-10-2009, 09:59 AM
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One of the Nine
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Space Sector 2814
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http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=83686
Hrmm.. this strange occurrence appears around the same time that Ro returns to Calgarypuck. Where were you REALLY Ro.. or should I say Ro Laren!
You brought the Bojoran's didn't you!? NOT IN MY SECTOR BUDDY!
Welcome back man.
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12-10-2009, 10:02 AM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Welcome back!
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12-10-2009, 10:45 AM
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It's not easy being green!
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: In the tubes to Vancouver Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ro
When you were an usher and I just shouted out "Hey Kermit! It's Ro from CP!" and then kept walking after a game at the 'Dome? Yeah, that was hilariously random and awkward. I seem to be pretty good at that, haha.
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No.. you introduced me to a girl you were with during the Cup final.
"This is uhh.. Daniel"
"How do you know each other?"
"Uhm.. from.. uh.. the internet."
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12-10-2009, 10:59 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Violating Copyrights
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenLantern
http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=83686
Hrmm.. this strange occurrence appears around the same time that Ro returns to Calgarypuck. Where were you REALLY Ro.. or should I say Ro Laren!
You brought the Bojoran's didn't you!? NOT IN MY SECTOR BUDDY!
Welcome back man.
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Just congratulate Ro on a successful mission in infiltrating the Maquis. Everyone was worried that you were missing after the Dominion and Cardassia eliminated most of the Maquis strongholds in the demilitarlized zone.
Welcome back!
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12-10-2009, 12:07 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Hmmm.....I dont know if this is the same guy...I find it strangely coincidental that he should just 're-appear' right when free Snuggies are widely available...
You're not some weirdo wannabe cult leader are you? I bet you are...
Ah well, once you've joined one cult you've joined 'em all, good to have you back.
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This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness.
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If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.
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12-10-2009, 12:10 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Kelowna
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kermitology
No.. you introduced me to a girl you were with during the Cup final.
"This is uhh.. Daniel"
"How do you know each other?"
"Uhm.. from.. uh.. the internet."
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Ahhhh yes, I think that happened earlier in the night before I hollered at you and just kept walking.
I guess it is weird to introduce your g/f to someone you haven't met before in person without really introducing yourself first.
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And thanks for the kind words everybody. Appreciate it!
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12-10-2009, 12:12 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Where's Chris Lindberg?
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12-10-2009, 12:13 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Originally Posted by SteveToms
Where's Chris Lindberg?
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At this point? Either in the back of someone's car or at the bottom of the river.
Maybe hes stalking the Abbotsford Heat? Hiding in Backlund's equipment bag?
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The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves!
This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness.
The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans
If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.
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12-10-2009, 12:26 PM
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Fearmongerer
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign.
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Originally Posted by SteveToms
Where's Chris Lindberg?
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Doing lines....
err, lineups for every minor/major pro team in the world.
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12-10-2009, 12:28 PM
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CP Pontiff
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: A pasture out by Millarville
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I like a good hiatus myself once in a while . . . . . except when it's for prison.
Welcome back.
Cowperson
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12-10-2009, 12:36 PM
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowperson
I like a good hiatus myself once in a while . . . . . except when it's for prison.
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That sounds like an excuse to resurrect the confessions thread, Mr. Person.
Welcome Back, Ro!
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