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[Ralph Baer]

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Tough call all around. I hope everything works out for the best.

Seconded

[Greyeagle]

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So drove from Hickory to Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) to catch the Blue Ride Parkway and spent all day driving / hiking. Absolutely beautiful! The leaves are spectacular.
Saw the Gopher halftime score & gave them up for dead.....then saw they pulled out a squeaker. Nice.

[mookie1995]

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You're a good guy Hoven

[Greyeagle]

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Hardy har har! I actually have a little gray in the beard if it grows out enough. Just a little salt'n'pepper.

For the Extras, you know the story already, but for the Lodge-onians, well, here goes:

Had a sit-down with the ex today. She has just about fully reconciled with her ex-husband (they have 3 kids), and the decision was made (I made the option available, and she accepted) that I am giving them full custody and waiving all visitation rights of Rube V.2, and she will waive all child support/etc. RV.2 will be able to meet me in the future, if he so desires, and I will be given any updates/photos/etc at any time, per my requesting them. I felt, and she obviously agreed, that this was for the best for RV.2, to keep the family whole. It's been a rough couple months, especially the last couple weeks. I've got a great network of support, and my family is behind this decision 100%.

I apologize if this is a bit heavy, however I feel I can share this with all y'all, as we've gotten to know each other over the years on a multitude of levels. It kind of goes to show how close this community really is.

Wow - I cannot imagine how hard that decision was to make & it's refreshing to see you put the child interests ahead of your own.
{Raises glass toward tRube}

[MarkEagleUSA]

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At the HHT... technically I guess I need to share the seat with les...

[The Rube]

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Wow - I cannot imagine how hard that decision was to make & it's refreshing to see you put the child interests ahead of your own.
{Raises glass toward tRube}

Yeah, despite my commentary/joyous presence on the interwebs, I've been pretty much a wreck for the past month wrestling with this. Had to keep it close to the vest until everything was settled. When I told my brother tonight, it hit him pretty hard, since he (a widower) knows the importance of a whole family.

Spent this crisp evening with the family at my brother's, around a nice toasty fire. Definitely needed it.

[MissThundercat]

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At the Very Happy Hockey Table! SWEEP over Wisconsin!

[Scarlet]

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Jeez Brent, what a gut-wrenching decision that must've been. Hopefully that will kid will know what a sacrifice you made.

On a more fun and festive note.....HHT for me! I know it was just an exhibition but a solid victory over the U18 USNDT. Still too early to tell but this could shape up to be a rather interesting season. I hope. Next week should be more of a test with Michigan State and Michigan coming to town. Hoping the team treats me for my birthday!

[The Rube]

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Jeez Brent, what a gut-wrenching decision that must've been. Hopefully that will kid will know what a sacrifice you made.

On a more fun and festive note.....HHT for me! I know it was just an exhibition but a solid victory over the U18 USNDT. Still too early to tell but this could shape up to be a rather interesting season. I hope. Next week should be more of a test with Michigan State and Michigan coming to town. Hoping the team treats me for my birthday!

She made it clear that RV.2 will know the whole story (when he's old enough, obviously) and we both agreed it will be up to him if he wants to re-connect. We are on the same page that THAT door (re-connecting) will never, ever close.

[MavHockey14]

Hardy har har! I actually have a little gray in the beard if it grows out enough. Just a little salt'n'pepper.

For the Extras, you know the story already, but for the Lodge-onians, well, here goes:

Had a sit-down with the ex today. She has just about fully reconciled with her ex-husband (they have 3 kids), and the decision was made (I made the option available, and she accepted) that I am giving them full custody and waiving all visitation rights of Rube V.2, and she will waive all child support/etc. RV.2 will be able to meet me in the future, if he so desires, and I will be given any updates/photos/etc at any time, per my requesting them. I felt, and she obviously agreed, that this was for the best for RV.2, to keep the family whole. It's been a rough couple months, especially the last couple weeks. I've got a great network of support, and my family is behind this decision 100%.

I apologize if this is a bit heavy, however I feel I can share this with all y'all, as we've gotten to know each other over the years on a multitude of levels. It kind of goes to show how close this community really is.

Thoughts and prayers your way, sir. I hope everything works out for the best for you and the child. Extremely impressed with how you handled the situation and how important the child's interests are to you. You may be a rodent, but you're a **** good guy!

[MavHockey14]

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Also I'm at the *FT still.

[Ralph Baer]

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Good Morning Lodge from a permanent resident of the *HT!

[mookie1995]

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S'upp y'all

On my way to the Bronx to check out the Donald's new course.

[leswp1]

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At the HHT... technically I guess I need to share the seat with les...

Chocolate milk to you sir. (at 7 I am guessing an adult beverage might be a bit early in our neck of the woods.

Good Morning Lodge from a permanent resident of the *HT!

Boy, you signed the lease early

Brent my heart is aching for you.

[leswp1]

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Happy Birthday JF_Gophers!!