Well I guess this is goodbye...

[Rob]

For anyone who cares...

As some might have noticed I haven't been around much lately. Tis truly been a busy time in the life of Rob! I have never had such a mix of heartache AND happiness in such a short space.

Firstly, I have decided to leave my partner of seven years and move to Southampton where I work. The two hour drive to work was killing me. And we haven't been happy for some time. I somehow feel slightly guilty that I should be more upset, but all I feel is relief. I hope she will find someone more suited than me. Someone to make her happy.

Which brings me onto the happiness. I guess a lot of people will think the two are connected, but they are not. As I was deciding to leave I met someone. Someone so absolutely beautiful I had to ask her out for dinner there and then. I don't know why, I just felt I had to be with this girl. She awoke a fire in me I haven't felt for over a decade.

Initially, there was no hint of a relationship. But after going out for only a few meetings, it has very quickly blossomed into something that could be very, very special. I wish I could express the joy I had recently just walking in the countryside with her. We stopped and lay on the side of a hill, holding hands and just looking out to sea. At that moment life could not have been more perfect!

The only hope I have in life at this precise moment is that she feels the same way. Fate threw us together - I just pray it can keep us there!

So with this I must bid you all adieu.

With the move I am going to lose my internet access for a while. I would hope to be back online soon, when I'll drop by and keep you posted. So until then, thanks to you all for being great. Thank you Rave for making me laugh on such a regular basis (and you Yamangman!). Honoop - Thanks for the siggie - That made my week! Zak - Thanks for just being David for making this place exist!!! So to Tumble, Shiato and all of you...


















Till next time....

[silent ben]

You're leaving us....for a girl .

All the best mate, glad to see you really happy

[Knoxville]

Laters dude, sounds like your really pleased with how things are going, hopefully you'll pop back at some point and let us know how everything turns out for you

Its been emotional

[iMc]

Sounds like a fairytale story Rob

Enjoy your new life

Come back soon. Hope it all goes well for ya.

[Honoop]

Ahhh mate.... Im heartbroken that ur leaving us!! Dont be gone too long.....

Sounds like you've had a right old time of it, but that everything is turning out for the best for you. (Quite an inspirational story actually - there's hope for us all yet!)

Keep Smiling..... and remember, if you ever need bailing out of jail.... dont ask me, I'll be sitting next to u!!

[Howard]

Yeah that's your classic inspirational story.... Awesome

Hope everything goes well for you mate.... All the best

[Lord Kordir]

Good luck man. I wish you well

[Matt1eD]

I am going to lose my internet access for a while

OMG

Best of luck

[Tumble]

heh I got a mention Don't be too long away fella.. you know this is your real home

Good Luck!

[Gordy]

Laters And good luck

[0iD]

Good luck mate!

[Skii]

Very pleased for you mate - nice to see things have turned around for you

Don't be gone long, soft lad

[Swafe]

Good luck and dont you forget, come back soon

[Rave]

I wondered where you'd been mate. Best of luck in your new home, and relationship. Southampton's a pretty nice place, although I guess you already knew that.

[M@rco]

Good luck mate, hope everything works out for you

[Crazy Fool]

sounds good but relationship hopping is a risky game, sometimes you need a time out!