Hello, From the Past.

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Hello ATA members, Wow it's been a long time since I have looked at this site. I was one of the original members of the site back when I registered in November 2000, a fairly consistent member, my last post was made in February 2005. Now 10 years later, and 5 since my last post. It's definitely been an amazing journey. It is nice, and albeit, a little unexpected that I still see many of my old friends on the site still posting regularly today. Now with so much time past. I really wanted to extend my gratitude towards this website. When I registered i was a mere 14 years old, happy to say, that I am still young, but this site definitely got me through tough times of my youth. All of the crazy questions you have growing up that simply you are afraid to ask. It was a nice place to bond, create relationships without fear, and to ask those difficult questions that you cant just bring up to your buddy. To be honest, over the years I haven't thought about ATA that much. Once or twice I had logged on, but really looked back at my youth and my questions and got a little embarrassed of my own questions! Basically I am here to acknowledge of all the kids, teens, and even adults who are discovering this site for the first time. If you are nervous about this site, and have stumbled upon it. Give it a chance.Mostly I wanted to say hello again, I feel that now after many years, it would be nice to try and give back, hopefully now that I have some of the answers instead of always asking them! For any of you that remember me, send me a holler. It would be great to catch up!I'm back!

Great to see you back!

Long time no see.... Glad that you are doing well. Lots of times people just drop out of the scene and you wonder what ever happened to them.Unfortunately, this site is not what it used to be in it's glory days... It almost seems to be struggling to stay alive.

0o mandude.....
Never knew why you disappeared (not necessarily from the forum) but often wondered bout you.

*holler*

Well its definitely nice to see some familiar people! (even with modified usernames)... its been a rollercoaster of years, but I guess that how becoming an adult goes! Hopefully this board can become what it used to be again.Although I have to say, I haven't been here since the format change. Not sure I like it!

It looks like I was coming on board just as you were leaving. Nonetheless, welcome back! I hope I like you.

Its great to hear from you!!! Holy crap it's been 5 years.. time is flying by.

I was actually just thinking about you within the last few weeks!!

Glad to see you back!

Hey dude, always wondered what happened to you!o'btw lol just a fly-by visit to see how everyone is doing!Things are crazy here atm, looking after family, my job got put "at risk" 3 months ago, then I ended up getting a promotion so I'm now a service manager for 5 care homes... totally crazy.SM's right tho, this is one of the best places to come with those little questions that we all have and are... afraid to ask!Diver x

Holy Crap Paul,How the hell have you been??? You never answer my messages on your facebook...

Wow, another of the greats rises from the past! Congratulations on your promotion! Looking after five care homes is a big responsibility - and must be a lot of work.

Now its really a reunion. Maybe some others will find there way out of the woodwork.

This is amazing!!!

WTF?????

Well hello there!!!

Originally Posted By: stupid_manNow its really a reunion. Maybe some others will find there way out of the woodwork. All we need now is Helms and Amanda to make it one big happy family.

yeah.... Burp!

excuse you :P

Shit...talk about random...

I know, I know. I'm sorry. it just slipped