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Old 25 April 2008, 12:18 PM   #1
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I'm baaaack!

Hi everyone. I've been away for a while and just wanted to say hello.

I can't tell you why I've been away. It's deeply personal, and I don't want to talk about--ok, that's not true.

Actually, I've been on a top secret government mission. I would happily tell you, but then I'd have to--ok, not true either.

I don't have a good reason. I've been busy. Life got in the way. Etc.

Still, it's nice to be back. Glad to see everyone's doing well.
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Old 25 April 2008, 12:19 PM   #2
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Hi Downing. Glad to have you back.
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Old 25 April 2008, 12:26 PM   #3
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Hi everyone. I've been away for a while and just wanted to say hello.

I can't tell you why I've been away. It's deeply personal, and I don't want to talk about--ok, that's not true.

Actually, I've been on a top secret government mission. I would happily tell you, but then I'd have to--ok, not true either.

I don't have a good reason. I've been busy. Life got in the way. Etc.

Still, it's nice to be back. Glad to see everyone's doing well.
How was the prison food? or maybe
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Old 25 April 2008, 12:27 PM   #4
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Too funny , anyway, WELCOME BACK DOWNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 25 April 2008, 12:42 PM   #5
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How was the prison food? or maybe
It was great, but I strongly recommend against dropping the soap in the shower!
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Old 25 April 2008, 12:49 PM   #6
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I can't believe you're back! I asked about you a time or two but no one knew of your whereabouts. Glad you're here, Downing.
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Old 25 April 2008, 01:12 PM   #7
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I was wondering where you've been! Welcome back!
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Old 25 April 2008, 01:13 PM   #8
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Welcome back Downing. I was wondering where you were.
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Old 25 April 2008, 01:27 PM   #9
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Welcome Back...

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How was the prison food? or maybe
Taste like sh!t...lol!!!j/k. Welcome Back...
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Old 25 April 2008, 02:27 PM   #10
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Duuuuuude!!!
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Old 25 April 2008, 02:30 PM   #11
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Welcome back Downing!
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Old 25 April 2008, 04:09 PM   #12
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Welcome back buddy.

I thought you'd gone dark a bit like Alcan seems to of late.

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Old 25 April 2008, 05:29 PM   #13
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It was great, but I strongly recommend against dropping the soap in the shower!
Welcome back, Downing.....we missed ya!!
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Old 25 April 2008, 07:45 PM   #14
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I was wondering where you were.. Good to have you back!!
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Old 25 April 2008, 08:50 PM   #15
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Huh?

Who are you, anyway?



Welcome back!
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Old 25 April 2008, 09:20 PM   #16
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By the time I read this all of the good jokes were taken so; Welcome Back and stay this time.
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Old 25 April 2008, 09:35 PM   #17
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By the time I read this all of the good jokes were taken so; Welcome Back and stay ths time.


Hi, Downing - it's great to have you back!!
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Old 26 April 2008, 01:20 AM   #18
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Welcome back Downing! It's great to see you back online
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Old 26 April 2008, 01:40 AM   #19
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By the time I read this all of the good jokes were taken so; Welcome Back and stay this time.

Yeah, Downing, please do. Bubba ran away once but we put a shock collar on him.
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Old 26 April 2008, 04:48 AM   #20
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Yeah, Downing, please do. Bubba ran away once but we put a shock collar on him.
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