PeteW
Joined: Aug 05, 2005
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Feb 25, 2007 - 23:45 |
 
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Hello everyone.
I conceded my WO game this evening because I realised that my 'glories' at BB had become more important to me than my relationship with my wife and with my God. Hence I have have deleted all my teams and will be taking a break from playing. I'll still be around on irc and on forums though so you won't miss me!
I would like to say that the reason I conceded was not in the end the length of time my opponent was taking and I don't want anyone to blame him for what happened. The game was just the point where I realised that I should be downstairs with my wife instead of on the PC playing a game that in the grand scheme of things won;t gain me anything. Also, I think turn limits would be a shame. We were both taking 4 or 5 minute turns and so my oppo was no more at fault than me for slow play. Turn limits would make it a different game imo, but that is not what I want to say here.
I expect I'll be playing again in the future, but for now thinking about the game was occupying too much of my thinking time as well. I have an amazing wife who loves me very much who is 16 weeks pregnant with my first child and I think about OTS startegies and probabilities instead of ways to love her and our baby-to-come. I have a God who saved me from the wretched life I used to lead and from the judgement to come and I think about team developement instead of the glorious future he has prepared for me with Jesus. I must be mad!
Not mad, but just human. Thankfully God is patient and knows my weaknesses and has revealed to me know what my problem is and has also given me stregth to solve it! Deleting the Superheroes was easier than I expected.
Lastly, my opponent pm'd Christer offering me his WO place after I conceded because he felt guilty at what had happened. He is the true winner. He keeps his place and I wish him well in the tourney.
PeteW |
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Russo
Joined: Apr 11, 2006
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Feb 25, 2007 - 23:48 |
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OK...as a father I also know how you feel.
I hope all goes well with your wife and baby to be!!
Best Wishes! |
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[22:59] <princevaliant> ty Russo 
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RagingGoblin
Joined: Jun 08, 2005
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Feb 25, 2007 - 23:50 |
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shadow46x2
Joined: Nov 22, 2003
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Feb 25, 2007 - 23:51 |
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i really hope that the stupid idiots who were whining about how long pete's game was taking had nothing to do with this....
i really hope it was just a simple rationale of wanting to ensure that real life took priority over blood bowl...
at least come to irc from time to time so i can heckle you, pete 
--j |
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Synn
Joined: Dec 13, 2004
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Feb 25, 2007 - 23:51 |
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Pete,
Please take care of yourself and never forget you have friends here.
Sincerely,
Jason |
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PeteW
Joined: Aug 05, 2005
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Feb 25, 2007 - 23:52 |
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| PeteW wrote: | I'll still be around on irc and on forums though so you won't miss me!
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Duhhh - thanks for the ncie comments guys but I'll still be here!!!! |
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Coach_Lo
Joined: Jan 30, 2004
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Feb 25, 2007 - 23:53 |
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Balance. As a dad, hubby and all that too. You just need to find the new center.
Good Luck
Lo |
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MegaBiquette
Joined: Dec 04, 2006
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Feb 25, 2007 - 23:53 |
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Purplegoo
Joined: Mar 23, 2006
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Feb 26, 2007 - 00:02 |
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Hope you find the balance that you are looking for Pete. |
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pac
Joined: Oct 03, 2005
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Feb 26, 2007 - 00:07 |
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Just give up [R]. |
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JockMcRowdy
Joined: Jul 07, 2004
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Feb 26, 2007 - 00:18 |
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I'll miss you matey, White Isle won't be the same, who is going to kill all my best players now 
Hope to see you back shortly, maybe limit your self to a few games a week.
All the best,
Andrew. |
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Manbush
Joined: Nov 08, 2005
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Feb 26, 2007 - 00:58 |
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Congratulations on your upcoming fatherhood and best of luck with the family:)
Patience is not only a virtue to cater to the needs of others, it is a gift that you give to yourself. Its price is that of the responsibilities expected of you for being a better man. Honour these, and you will be honoured; by yourself and those around you.
Take the best care dude, and come visit, cheer and boo anytime |
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Qaz
Joined: Apr 28, 2004
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Feb 26, 2007 - 00:58 |
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That is sad to hear. I was looking forward to our next game. Besides you should know there is only one good and his name is Nuffle. |
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SnakeSanders
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Feb 26, 2007 - 01:08 |
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already PM'ed you, though i thought id write a little here too!
You are always one of the guys I look forward to seeing on the chat (usually the ones I slap!), the others being Peter_Thorpe (im too cheeky to him!), Topper28, Synn and Fama, and my old mate Mr__Wizard (I wont mention the artist formerly known as Philip1... his head is big enough as is, showing me that S5 dwarf daily!), but thats an aside really
Ive also curbed my desire to play BB, Im lmost 2 months without a game in FUMBBL, and Im in a better state of mind from it!
Please keep me informed about PeteW Jr, Im guessing after 6 months he/she will be able to beat Peter_Thorpe comfortably, and as I said before, if you do resign yourself to naming (if a boy) after Thorpe, you could do worse than "Creature from the Black Lagoon"  |
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PurpleChest
Joined: Oct 25, 2003
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As said before its about finding a better balance mate. Im a proud and loving father. I take care of my daughter 2-3 days a week on average. My wife still gets my attention, and i still have some me time.
You'll get there. Its no surprise the news of Fatherhood has knocked you off centre. Thats a good thing, your life should, and will, change majorly. But your God, wife and future child will also all want you to be happy and fulfilled. If gaming is part of that, then i expect you can find a better balance where you dont feel you are letting down the big people in your life. But try and always remember you are one of those people too.
And many congratulations to you and your wife. Parenthood is the single best thing i have ever done with my life. I'm sure you'll feel the same. |
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