I'm thinking seriously of leaving for awhile.

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Hey, you're already being missed from Alaska to Alabama... and the rest of the world is now represented by Australia and Norway. Not bad. :)

As someone already said, the campfire will be burning when you come back.
 
That's kind of the reason I don't have internet at home. I spend 9 hours a day here 5 days a week, checking in on THR and 1911 forum all day.

On the weekends I garden, build something, play with my old John Deeres and sometimes do some shooting or reloading. Then, Monday morning I get back online. Feel a lot fresher that way.

Just take a few days off now and then, you'll feel better.
 
Close and lock the safe. Sit back and smell the roses. There's more to life, so don't let it pass you by. In time if you get the urge again your friends will always be around.
 
Mike,

Lots of good advice here. Although some of it is presented in a little better fashion by some than others.

All of us have to take a critical look at our own lives every now and then and see how we are doing. Even though the things we may be doing maybe good and purposeful, you have to have a break form time to time to relax, recuperate, and re-charge yourself. Otherwise you may burn-out and create more serious problems for yourself.

My advice is to find some way to relax for a while, find something you enjoy that does not take a lot out of you, and work for some personal growth in ways you may not be doing now.

Then see how you feel about coming back. Personally, I hope you do.

Now, if I could only find a way to take my own advice.

:banghead:
 
Mike...
Friend.

Thank you for all the;
Information.
Camaradrie.
Help for the cause.
Help for individuals.
And holding to your principles.

Slack your sheets a bit and enjoy.

The light is on here, and at my place.

Sam
 
Mike,
Take a little time off and come back, please. I appreciate reading your posts. I'm not alone in that opinion. I noticed my own posts/thoughts have gotten somewhat erratic lately and I find myself becoming more bellicose. I don't post anywhere near what you do, nor am I as thoughtful or knowledgeable as yourself. Not in your league. But I can imagine how you feel.

You're right about this place being addictive as well as draining. But, then, being in conversation with "friends" even if at arms length not even ever having met for the most part, becomes a sharing of thoughts by like minded folk. That is something we do all day everyday anyway. It's good for the soul, but one must be carefull not to overdose. Everything is good in moderation.

Hope to read more of your thoughts and opinion when you return from your sabbatical.

Cordially,

grampster
 
Funny how this happens. I've cut back to three boards and I rarely post on any of them, even the one I'm an Admin on. I've noticed too that after burnout sets in once you never seem to "get back in stride". There'll be days I post like mad but for the most part I've become nothing more than a Lurker.

Everything changes, eh? *sigh*
 
Old friend of mine once told me " If you can smell yourself, you've been stinkin' for three days".
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Hal, that quote's been sitting with me for a few hours now. The more I think about it, the more I think I should probably shower and brush my teeth :uhoh:
 
Mike, I know your feelings. That is why a vacation is a good thing. You have seen all the boards I read. When I left for CA/LV for 10 days it was hard, but I came back a new guy. I've check the only THR on a normal basis. I havent been to AR15.com since my trip. Go visit some of out winery's and have some fun times. Take care.

John
 
Go ahead and take a break, Mike. A lot of us know how you feel.

It's reached a point with me where I really have to force myself to get out and shoot, which may or may not be the result of all the work on CCW I've been doing.

The worst thing about leaving THR for awhile would be missing all of the news that's hard to find elsewhere.
 
I happens to the best of us, take a break for a while but find something else you enjoy doing to fill the void,we will miss you but I think we can all relate to your problem to a certain extent.. I kid sometimes about being addicted to this site and as little as I post I still spend more time here than I should. So as others have said 'ALL THINGS IN MODERATION'... Later...
 
Mike,
I lurk much more than I post and I don't know you from Adam but for what it's worth I've appreciated your posts and consider your opinion to carry about as much weight as I'm willing to give anybody on the internet who I've never met before.
Good luck with whichever way you decide to go.
Don.
 
Any hobby or activity can be overdone, and then it's not fun anymore. Try not to let something you enjoy become "not fun anymore." A good friend of mine spends way too much time online. I have to go over there occasionally and say "PUT THE MOUSE DOWN. STEP AWAY FROM THE KEYBOARD. "
 
If you get to the point where you think you need a break, chances are you are long overdue.

It could be worse. You could be addicted to internet chatrooms and leave it all to run away with "Trixie", only to find out "She" is actually a "He" 40ish crossdresser on your first real life date!:what:

Take a break, but make sure you come back. Your wisdom and presence is very much appreciated here.

Good SHooting
Red
 
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