The end of the road.

I have really enjoyed being a part of this site. I owe a great debt to those who have helped me here. I have tried to repay them as best I could by helping everyone I could. I have learned more about diet, training, and gear use here than anywhere else.

However, I have recently seen where some of the powers that be would prefer I was not involved with this site. Whatever the reasoning, I have no problem and no ill will. I would prefer to bow out gracefully than be somewhere I am not wanted.

I have made many great friends here. Some have moved on, and some are still here. I value those friendships greatly.

I am not leaving the internet forums, simply retiring from AR to kepp from being in the middle of things that are beyond my control. I wish those who prefered that I not reside here had simply contacted me directly instead of going behind my back and plotting in private forums. Be that as it may, I still have no ill will.

Take care all...best of luck.

my brother

that way you i can give you my email address. you've always been great with me on here! sorry i haven't been on here much lately, but you're one of the good ones as far as i'm concerned!

Take care bro..see you "around".

Good luck in your life bro. I wish you the best.

Didnt get to converse much with you but good luck and take it easy bud.

good luck in the future bro :)

This sucks!

But best of luck to you.

Youre a great guy Swellin.... Ill see you around ;)

This is getting out of control.

I agree.!!!!!!!!

best of luck to you. wish you'd stay around but you do what you have to do I suppose. Good luck swellin

Best of luck brotha

Swellin your a good bro and sorry to see ya leave..

But I will see ya around..

best of luck to ya Swellin, im sure ill keep in touch

Where the fuk are you going, you're not going anywhere.. Fuk that sh!t, No no no you're not going anywhere... you stay right here!!!

Hey bro, youve helped me from the beginning with all my dumb nagging questions no one else would answer and even times when i was too lazy to do the research. Best of luck to you bro. 1luv

Swellin your so da*n wrong. I'm really very sorry to see you leave. Have you contacted a Mod regarding your concern's?. I feel someone is filling you full of bullsh*t. PM me and we can chat on IM.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by GREENMACHINE

This is getting out of control.

---

Its not, sometimes change is painfull. I've been down this road on various boards for years now. Sometimes we just lose good guys like Swellin. I hate to him him go, but I can take it on the chin.

(Btw, most wonder back to us eventually)

sorry to see you go mate, all the best

Laters.

~SC~

crazy sh*t

See you around swellin....

As always Swellin, you are a classy guy. Always diplomatic......AR will miss you if for no other reason than that.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by BOUNCER

Its not, sometimes change is painfull. I've been down this road on various boards for years now. Sometimes we just lose good guys like Swellin. I hate to him him go, but I can take it on the chin.

(Btw, most wonder back to us eventually)

---

I am aware that people are inheritantly resistant to change. It seems that a lot of solid bro's have a difficult decision to make. Obviously a lot of feelings were hurt and it is difficult to fully appreciate the diverse range of relationships between diffrent bro's on here. I think this board is strong and has a very solid fanbase and will survive without a boubt. I am confident of it

GM

i dont understand why people keep leavin... it seems like there is a lot of drama behind the scenes that nobody knows about but the people who are behind the scenes...


i feel like this is melrose place or something...........

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by EatRite

i feel like this is melrose place or something...........

---

lol
:lol:

Ditto!

~SC~

Swellin is one of the very few bros I honestly trust and respect 100%
and for me that's a rare thing.. Even some of my very close childhood
friends don't get that... A handful at best and a handful I've meant
since growing up... It's a very small list as trust and respect with me
is earned, not just given...

I hate to see a good bro leave, but everyone has their reasons and
I think he more then handled it with respect and honor which is what
I'd expect from him and as usual he didn't disappoint me with anything
less...

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by EatRite

i dont understand why people keep leavin... it seems like there is a lot of drama behind the scenes that nobody knows about but the people who are behind the scenes...


i feel like this is melrose place or something...........

---

very tru..like what the hell is goin on... :(

Simple

Almost everything has been in the open and the rest is on a need to
know basis and if you don't need to know then it doesn't matter... If
you like this site stay here... If you like another site spend time there
too... In the end it's up to the individual about what you do... I know
I will miss alot of the guys that are leaving... But then I have the option
of still being part of the boards they're on and contributing there as well...

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by TheNatural3456

very tru..like what the hell is goin on... :(

---

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by buff87

Simple

Almost everything has been in the open and the rest is on a need to
know basis and if you don't need to know then it doesn't matter... If
you like this site stay here... If you like another site spend time there
too... In the end it's up to the individual about what you do... I know
I will miss alot of the guys that are leaving... But then I have the option
of still being part of the boards they're on and contributing there as well...

---

icic...well just seems like a whole lot is hapening all at once...but thanks...

i hate to hear it bro, you are an awesome dude for sure. if you ever need anything feel free to hit up HOP
~HOP