Well, after 7 years of floundering around in a life that was not for me, I'm going back to what I know and do best. I've been given an opportunity that will not come around again and I'm taking it. I'm USMC to the bone and finally, after all this time, I'm getting back to my roots. I've been working at trimming down to fighting weight, literally, and I'm continuing to get into shape for active duty which is taking up my free time.
When I broached the subject with my wonderful wife a few weeks ago during a much needed vacation, she was very supportive of it. Of course, she's a Marine wife. Those who know, know. She's the best and I don't deserve her. (I scored way out of my league with her.)
All of this however causes a conflict for the other thing that I love doing, which is skinning. So skinning takes a backseat. Maybe one day I'll have time, but not now. You understand. This community has been great and I'm thankful for all the support over the years. I'll lurk around a bit before leaving but that's about it.
Thank you and take care.
Not sure where you're actually going or what you'll be doing in the Marine Corps, but keep yer bloody head down Munkeh!
Pretty sure we'd all like to see you back here again someday....
You take care mate, and drop in when you can.
Erk.
I thought that one was fought and lost...er...won, already....
Take care....keep your head down...
All My best wishes Steven!
You will be greatly missed messiah.....
glad for you...that you are doing something that makes you happy though...
stay very safe.....and we'll be keeping your spot warm 'til you return...
best wishes, take care,
Well, I won't say I'm surprised as I'm really not buddy, What I will say that our country needs more like you, If I'm going into a fight, can't think of anyone else I would want with me.
Thanks for all your hard work with myself and the other Maxstyles artists, you have made quite an impact in your time here and won't be forgotten by me or anyone else I'm sure.
Makes me sad to see you leave but.... Give em hell and stay safe my good man!
Best of luck!
not sure i understand. are you rejoining the marines? whatever is going on, be careful and take care.
There was this 'old' skinner....years ago...before Wincustomize...who said 'you never really leave the Marines' .....he took off 'over there' somewhere classified a bit later on ....kinda wonder where he is these days....we still have his 'stuff' here on the site.....
Buzz_Hog was his name....and I still have this one in my 'wallpaper' section...
Take care and be safe. You'll be back, you can never leave here forever.
Yes. I don't belong out here. Too many people to deal with. And I don't have alot of people skills.
Semper fidelis
Thanks all
Semper Fidelis, Semper Fortis
Gonna miss you plenty Monkeh!
Don't do nothing stupid like getting zapped or I'm personally whoopin' your ass!
So watch out for our A-10's, Apache's and Harrier's during Close-Air-Support.
Stay safe and get back to us in one piece, that's an order Marine!
we will miss you messiah...the skinning world will not be the same without you!
Life is the road we all travel never knowing what is around the next bend or turn or just on the other side of the hill. I hope your travels are safe and that you don't run into any detours along way.
You will be missed but never forgotten. Send us postcards from the different places you see and stop at on your travels. One piece of advice, never travel in anyone else's tracks, find the place in the road that gives you a smooth ride, but wear your seatbelts, just in case.
Remember, there is a community here watching out over you.
Best of luck to you. I hope you drop in from time to time to let us know how things are going. Now go get'em Marine!
I hope that your life is going to be better. We will miss you.
Good Luck to ya!! Semper Fi
If that is what fulfills you, than I'm happy that you've made this choice. I also thank you for making this choice and for your past service. I'm not pleased with my government but I'm grateful for the soldiers who sacrifice their personal lives in service to our country. Please relay my thanks and gratefulness to your wife and family, as well, as I understand more of what they will be sacrificing than what you will be sacrificing.
Steve, I think your people skills have been great. A guy with a sense of humor, both getting and giving. I envy you to be able to go where your heart leads you and I know you will do well. Thanks for being here. Thanks for being a friend, and most of all, thanks for being a Marine. Be safe and come back as soon as you can.
Yeah living a life where you dont really feel like its you, tears you down from the inside and leaves a empty walking shell, so if the marines is that true you you must get in there again for yourself and everyone around you... just keep your head down!
Best of luck! and im sure you will be lurking in the shadows here whenever possible.... so not goodbye but cya later
All My best wishes Good Luck
Damn. Gonna miss ya Messy!
Fighting Indians? What a silly Munkeh...
Don't forget, you'll need more than a tinfoil hat
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