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Title: I Won't Be Seeing You Bastards Much for a Bit...
Post by: locustsofdeath! on 20 March, 2011, 10:09:46 AM
(and by "bastards" I mean "friends")

I always wanted to do one of those "I'm mad, and storming off into the wastelands of the internet" threads. This isn't one of those, however. In about a half an hour I'm off to pick up my wife Adrene from the airport. She's been, as most of you know, deployed to Afghanistan for 6 months, 3 weeks, and 2 days. Needless to say, I won't have much time for the forum!

Like last time she was deployed, you guys provided me a great distraction - laughs, debate, new comic projects to work on - and I'm really thankful for that. I'll never understand the boarder who runs off in a tizzy because this place is so "rude". You guys are great, and I can really only say thanks for helping me get through a tough time!.

I'll be seeing you later!
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Post by: Richmond Clements on 20 March, 2011, 10:10:57 AM
Can't express how happy I am for you Matthew!

See you soon my friend.
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Post by: Jim_Campbell on 20 March, 2011, 10:20:57 AM
What he said.

Cheers!

Jim
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Post by: maryanddavid on 20 March, 2011, 10:21:08 AM
Delighted for you Matt, Enjoy your day It must be a great relief to finally get Adrene home.

David
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Post by: klute on 20 March, 2011, 10:21:30 AM
Enjoy enjoy enjoy! We'll still be here when you get back
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Post by: Van Dom on 20 March, 2011, 10:30:50 AM
Hey don't worry about us, we'll manage without you....somehow....(sob!) Just don't forget how to get back!

Have fun with Adrene! (God that sounds bad! You know what I mean!) Catch ya later!
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Post by: Kerrin on 20 March, 2011, 10:37:14 AM
Have fun Matt! See you soon.
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Post by: SmallBlueThing on 20 March, 2011, 10:53:20 AM
Enjoy yourself, sir! Really pleased for you both. And we'll see you later; probably in about an hour or so, when she walks in and says "look at the state of this place! what have you been doing while ive been gone? Go upstairs and tidy this house up now!" ;-)
SBT
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Post by: IAMTHESYSTEM on 20 March, 2011, 11:03:27 AM

Think of us on the 4th of July when it's legal to shoot Limey's like us.

If anyone deserves a rest and recuperation it's undoubtly the brave soldiers in Afghanistan. Hope you have wonderful time L.o.D and that you visit again soon.
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Post by: Zarjazzer on 20 March, 2011, 11:18:43 AM
Toodle pip Locustsofdeath and Mrs Locustsofdeath All the best and hope you see us all soonish.
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Post by: Cthulouis on 20 March, 2011, 11:26:52 AM
Brilliant news, revel in the homeitude!
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Post by: worldshown on 20 March, 2011, 11:54:21 AM
Great news indeed, Matt!
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Post by: Hoagy on 20 March, 2011, 12:58:25 PM
That's a relief. That she's back and he's fucked off.
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Post by: TordelBack on 20 March, 2011, 01:00:46 PM
Great to hear Locusts, hope you have cause to stay clear of us for a good long while.
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Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 20 March, 2011, 01:02:28 PM
Good for you.
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Post by: Professor Bear on 20 March, 2011, 01:03:47 PM
I usually like to see someone storm off in an entitled huff but in this instance I'll let you off, Matt.  Very glad for the both of you, and I bet it'll be great for the young ones to see their mum again.

If the board started a thread where we all post chauvinist comments about your missus quitting 'man's work' and getting back in the kitchen where she belongs, would she see the funny side?  I think she would.  I think we should all do that now.
AS A FAMILY.
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Post by: Buttonman on 20 March, 2011, 01:20:30 PM

Screw you man!

I mean enjoy your quality time and we'll be here when the need to nerd overcomes you once again.
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Post by: Darren Stephens on 20 March, 2011, 02:37:37 PM
Good to hear some good news for once. Hooray!  :D
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Post by: Mikey on 20 March, 2011, 02:46:05 PM
May you swarm in joy LOD, it's truly A Good Thing that has happened - time for a reversion to Locust of Love?  ;)

M.
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Post by: HdE on 20 March, 2011, 02:54:12 PM
Good for you and yer missus, Locusts!

Hopefully we'll see you back here before too long...
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Post by: Gavin_Leahy_Block on 20 March, 2011, 03:04:56 PM
Fantastic news, Locusts. Have fun and we'll see you soon.
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Post by: ghostpockets on 20 March, 2011, 03:31:27 PM
Laters maters!
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Post by: Jared Katooie on 20 March, 2011, 05:24:57 PM
What is this, your blog?


So you apparently like us less than your wife. Well that's lovely.

Hmpf. Still, I'm magnanimous enough to say congratulations on your good news. I can say without bitterness that I hope you and Adrian have a lovely reunion.

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Post by: El Chivo on 20 March, 2011, 05:43:59 PM
Get in!!
I mean, Nice one mate!
Never got that pulp indie comic script off u, let me know if u still want it done
(not that i haven't got other stuff 2 do...)

Enjoy!

Chi
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Post by: Daveycandlish on 20 March, 2011, 06:08:44 PM
Let's all talk about him while he's gone!

He'll not be long - his inner nerd will start to twitch again in no time

Congrats man - good to hear :)
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Post by: Cthulouis on 20 March, 2011, 07:21:42 PM
Quote from: El Chivo on 20 March, 2011, 05:43:59 PM

Never got that pulp indie comic script off u, let me know if u still want it done


Yeah, I wondered if I should mention that script you said you were going to send me, and now someone else has done it first...  ;)
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Post by: CrazyFoxMachine on 20 March, 2011, 07:52:48 PM
It's lovely to have a positive 'leaving' thing - although I hope you don't disappear completely.

Godspeed, Locusts!
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Post by: Bolt-01 on 20 March, 2011, 08:06:09 PM
See you soon, compadre. :) Great to see you leave.
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Post by: Dode C on 20 March, 2011, 08:34:11 PM
Great to know that your wife is home safe and sound LOD. Enjoy the break.
George
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Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 20 March, 2011, 08:40:43 PM
Sod off!




;)
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Post by: I, Cosh on 20 March, 2011, 08:57:23 PM
Give her one from us.
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Post by: Richmond Clements on 20 March, 2011, 10:16:15 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 20 March, 2011, 08:57:23 PM
Give her one from us.

It took until page 3- but we got there!
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Post by: DrJomster on 20 March, 2011, 10:34:10 PM
All the best, matey!
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Post by: Emperor on 20 March, 2011, 10:47:54 PM
Good to hear she got home OK. Have a good time and we'll see you back here quicker than you think when she finds out you've not done all that DIY because of your 1,000 press-ups and sit-ups a day (which I believe is a euphemism for masturbation, at least I hope it is).

Quote from: Richmond Clements on 20 March, 2011, 10:10:57 AM
Can't express how happy I am for you Matthew!

I'm also happy to see the back of you, too ;)

Quote from: Jared Katooie on 20 March, 2011, 05:24:57 PMSo you apparently like us less than your wife. Well that's lovely.

Let's be honest, if you got a whiff of a bit of skirt* you'd drop us quicker than a baby's dirty nappy with a hand grenade in it.

* Literally?
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Post by: flip-r mk2 on 20 March, 2011, 10:53:12 PM
Glad to hear that your wife is back safe and sound.



filip
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Post by: House of Usher on 20 March, 2011, 11:01:43 PM
Awww. This is nice.
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Post by: Michaelvk on 21 March, 2011, 08:02:11 AM
Great news and seeya when we seeya..
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Post by: Spaceghost on 21 March, 2011, 08:21:00 AM
Great mate. Enjoy the "quality time".
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Post by: vzzbux on 21 March, 2011, 01:13:04 PM
Top news my man, and don't do anything I wouldn't........ er just enjoy yourself.






V
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Post by: dangermouse3597 on 21 March, 2011, 11:34:43 PM
Glad to hear it. Or should that read we'll miss ya?
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Post by: Colin YNWA on 22 March, 2011, 08:26:56 AM
Have a fantastic time and we'll see ya when ya when ya can make it back.

Have fun.
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Post by: Something Fishy on 22 March, 2011, 10:41:02 PM
delighted for you.
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Post by: The Legendary Shark on 23 March, 2011, 11:41:18 AM
Really happy for you both. May peace and joy be be with you.
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Post by: Keef Monkey on 23 March, 2011, 11:45:05 AM
This has warmed my cockles, good news!
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Post by: Proudhuff on 23 March, 2011, 03:27:58 PM
great stuff!...now we can make sweeping generalisations about Yanks without being told off and reminded that there are nice chaps like Locust about.
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Post by: locustsofdeath! on 23 March, 2011, 09:27:48 PM
Ah, thanks guys  :-[!

She's back and I still can't believe it. When I saw her get off the bus it was an unbelievable feeling. As much as I wanted to grab her and hold her, I let our daughters have first dibs and it was hard not to cry just watching them hug. But Adrene's home now, still jetlagged, but safe and sound. I feel an overwhelming sense of relief that it's over!
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Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 23 March, 2011, 10:13:51 PM
So overhelming you had to jump right onto... this forum.

Still, I can only imagine how you feel. Good for you.
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Post by: Van Dom on 23 March, 2011, 10:14:01 PM
Aww stoppit yer gonna make me cry!

Thats awesome mate! Happy for ya!
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Post by: Rog69 on 23 March, 2011, 10:16:32 PM
This thread makes me feel warm and fuzzy, I'm glad Adrene is home and safe.
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Post by: locustsofdeath! on 23 March, 2011, 10:30:12 PM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 23 March, 2011, 10:13:51 PM
So overhelming you had to jump right onto... this forum.


Well, that was three days ago...fine, I'll go away again  :D.

Cheers guys.
Title: Re: I Won't Be Seeing You Bastards Much for a Bit...
Post by: golledge100 on 23 March, 2011, 11:28:46 PM
QuoteAs much as I wanted to grab her and hold her, I let our daughters have first dibs and it was hard not to cry just watching them hug.
Quote


Don't know you. Not seen you.Not heard you. But after that quote I certainly feel you!
As a father of two all I can say is "aaahhh". Enjoy! Its better than ANY comic!