My First...
I believe this is the first thread I have initiated...I could be wrong though, no matter!
My first will be my last, I know some of you will be ecstatic to hear this, but I'm leaving the forum. Not because the bullies scared me away, although I know some of you will pride yourself as the cause of my departure. I have a resolution of sorts not to waste any of my precious time.
As a final statement I do have some last words, so to speak...there are members of this forum that I would love to meet face to face, some because I admire what the stand for and how they conduct themselves. Dwight and Rob G are the first names that come to mind. Then there are some of you I would love to meet for other reasons...to discuss their view of life, their beliefs, and first and foremost how they handle themselves outside the protective shell of the web. I'm sure some of you would love to meet me (in a dark alley :) )...but rest assured I am exactly the same as I am in the forum.
I know this is only a forum and not real life, and that is a huge reason I'm leaving but I'm not so sure some of you share the same view point. As in life, not everyone on this forum shares your view point, not every method you use is the best, not every brand of air brush you use is the best. Some of you are very gifted at presenting advice without "forcing" your view point. Some of you let your egos influence your input and force feed your audience. Some of you have no idea what you're saying, but yet you know everything. This leads me to my final point...
The followers... the band Wagoner's...the groupies...get a life, your own life! If you try to live like a rock star, you'll never be a rock star! Don't cling on the heals of one...build your models for yourself, improve after each build, try something new, have fun, experiment...and before you know it you'll be a rock star!
I've meet some wonderful people in this forum...and I value the time spent. However, real life more valuable if your in it! Take care and best wishes for a great 2008...may all your dreams come true.
I share with you a few of my favorite quotes...
Why hope to get your way with friends? Having friends give in to your wishes only leads to arrogance. Why expect people to follow your wishes or commands? This, too, leads to arrogance. "Consider those who differ with you to be your character builders."
and finally...
Be off by a hair,
And you are as far apart as heaven from earth.
Peace and Health!!!!!