My return to ATS!

Hey everyone.

As you can see I'm a long time member. Never really posted, and haven't been on this account since 04 until today. I've been a consistent lurker for many years though, but now I feel the urge to be active. I've watched this forum grow from the sidelines, and while there are some negatives I have seen, there are also many positives to such a large community.

See you all around

Good to see you are becoming active again .

I hope all goes well for you and I am sure we will benefit from your return.

Welcome home.

reply to post by dizziedame


Thank you

Look forward to seeing you around.

Welcome back. If anything the left of sideways population has increased exponentially since you have been gone.

Let me be the first to welcome you back to an active status then.

I look forward to learning your opinion on many topics.

Or the second, as it were.

reply to post by Iamschist


My god, you can say that again!

Thanks for the welcoming!

reply to post by watchitburn


Thanks watchitburn, I look forward to learning your opinion on things as well.

Yours may be one of the longest signed up yet non-Introduced memberships I've ever experienced.. Can I ask why now and what have you been doing for 9 years? Well so you don't feel cheated, here's your 25 cent tour...

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reply to post by JohnnyAnonymous


Thanks for the welcome Johnny.

I know, it is quite strange isn't it? I have always enjoyed this place for the content and opinions it brings from all over the world. It really helps you look at things from different perspectives.

For starters, I joined the Marine Corps shortly after signing up here on ATS. I never really had a lot of time to participate with my deployments to the sandbox and Afghanistan so I lurked here whenever I got the chance, just to catch up on some reading to see what's been kept out of the news back home by the media. Being recently discharged after my reenlistment, I decided that since I have the time now that I might as well be an active member here, maybe give my two cents here and there.

Originally posted by paradox
I joined the Marine Corps shortly after signing up here on ATS. I never really had a lot of time to participate with my deployments to the sandbox and Afghanistan so I lurked here whenever I got the chance, just to catch up on some reading to see what's been kept out of the news back home by the media.

Well we certainly are glad to have you back, and I'm sure many members here would want to say thank you for your service. Our Co-Host for the ATSLive radio Show was a Marine and he also hosts the Survival Forum located here: Survival Tactics and Supplies.

His ATS handle is SemperFortis..

reply to post by JohnnyAnonymous


Well thanks again Johnny, good to be back here

Gonna have to spend more time reading that forum. Tons of great information from the looks of it.

Welcome back, and THANKS for Your Service!!

WOW! Yes long time no see! goodness i remember you back in the old days of ATS lol,

Welcome back and anything you need help with be sure to ask,

reply to post by paradox

Greetings:

2003!

You must have a vast, valuable bank of knowledge on the growth pains of, IMHO,
the best learning experience on the InterWeb - ATS.

That might be a good thread in itself to lure other "oldtimers" to share the wealth of experience...

Welcome back and we look forward to further communication.

Were you involved in the recent tornado outbreak?

Peace Love Light
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Originally posted by asala
WOW! Yes long time no see! goodness i remember you back in the old days of ATS lol,

Welcome back and anything you need help with be sure to ask,

Oh wow I remember you too. I'm actually very surprised you remember little ol me. It's awesome to see so many long time members still on here

thank you and I will

reply to post by thorfourwinds


That I do

That's a good idea, I might have to consider that one

Luckily I was not. I live in Chicago now so I was well out of the way. I feel so bad for the people hit though. FEMA won't even be on the ground to help until tomorrow I heard.

reply to post by paradox


Hi Paradox

Wow, 9 yrs eh! ...Better late than never



See you around!

Hello and welcome to ATS

Welcome back to ATS paradox..Im excited to read your threads and posts hope to see you soon in the main boards..peace,sugarcookie1

Nice avatar, suggests a nobel, intelligent and fair minded individual of impecable tastes.