So Long, and Thanks For All the Fish

Dammit, why does Darren have to appear on the day I decide to leave?!!! It's like karma. Darren, I've missed you and your epic epistles bro. I'll check to see what you have to say every so often.

Well, I hate to once again draw attention to myself, but I've decided to retire the "Ronin" persona. It's getting old, and I obviously spend too much time and energy around here. I'll send an E-mail to Tim to erase me from the system pretty soon. Tim, if you're reading this, just go ahead and do it. If I come back, it won't be as "Ronin".

I need to re-evaluate my life and the way I spend my time. I don't think playing an Internet character is really a good thing for me anymore. So, at the very least, I'm taking an extended vacation. I'm sure some of my "enemies" will accuse me of looking for sympathy here, but really, I just want to say goodbye to you guys. I've learned a lot from all of you...even jerks like bobby_steeles and Pit Dog.

I'd like to particularly thank people like Ryu, Yella Tiger, E1, Underdog, and BIG BIRD, who stuck up for me during that nastiness a few months ago. Thanks guys...I owe you one. Ryu knows my E-mail, and so does BIG BIRD, so if any of you want to drop me a line, just ask one of them. Really, this thread is for you guys. Also, thanks to Tim and Goddess for running the best Forum on the Web (IMO) and putting up with my nonsense.

Guys, it's been fun talking to you. I've learned to respect even the guys who consistently make me look like an ass in a debate (not that that's hard). I'm learning not to take myself so seriously. It's an on-going battle. I had some rough moments, but on the whole Mousel's has been a blast. Keep up the good work, and keep training "Zhoo-zitsu", or whatever it is you study.

All the best,

Hari Rao, a.k.a. Ronin

[YeLLa-TiGeR]

Damn, I'd thought I never see the day that you would leave this forum Ronin. I liked your posts and I'm going to miss your contributions to the forum. Why dont you just come back and give feedback to posts on techniques and Pro MMA fights then? Well, I just want to wish you well in whatever path you choose to follow. Good luck in school and keep your head up!!

I MISS YA!

[Ryu (non-working password]

Ronin,
Check your mail, buddy.
And thank you for the kind words.

As always, feel free to email whenever you wish.
Take care!

Ryu

[McLeod]

Tke it easy, sorry to see a forum buddy go.

[Underdog]

Don't quit. Never.

[Aloha From Hell]

Drama Queen.

Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Hey Ronin, I've seen this kind of post before from you as well as others but to the regular posters, Mousel's is like Motel California, you can check out but you can't leave! Sorry about the words I gave you last time you were whining, I have no idea what you were whining about; I just couldn't understand how someone could get so upset on an internet forum!

[BIG BIRD]

Ronin I am really sorry to see you leave. I havent posted much since I got home because like you,I was tired of being BIG BIRD. I am bird in my everyday life when I come on here for a little escape and relaxation I end up still being bird and not Josh which is what I want. But anyway I wish you the best with school and training. Hopefully I can catch you on IM if not I will make sure to keep in touch with you thru emails. Best of luck my friend........Josh

Mr. Miyagi:

Apology accepted and reciprocated.

I wouldn't have posted again, but I wanted to let you know it was cool.

Later guys.

-Hari, not Ronin

[Hawk]

Hate to see you go.

Hawk

[Robbie]

Sorry to hear that you are leaving,Hari.

[E1am]

See ya Ronin. You're right, this forum is a waste of time, but so is my job. That's why I spend so much time on here. I guess I should thank you, along with the other chat monkies, for helping me pass the time. Sorry I spoiled your image of the geisha .

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