Rath hasn't been around that much lately

[Michael Rabattino]

Anyone else notice that? I kinda miss him, to be honest.

Hell, one of the reasons I bought the Homicide set was his talking about the show. That's why as I watch the episodes i've wondered where he is.

Where are you, ya bastard?

[Donald Wiskerando]

He's a camp counseler this summer, isn't he?

[Michael Rabattino]

Shit, you're right.

Even so, he didn't really say "bye" or anything like that. At least not that I saw.

[Anne]

I noticed. I like Rath. I can't believe I'm already seeing people trickle away. I'm not new anymore. Some Chewers come back, some don't.

[Sean Bateman]

He should be back in a few weeks. I figured that is already common knowledge but I thought I would mention it.

[flyarz]

You're making Verbal angry:
Even so, he didn't really say "bye" or anything like that. At least not that I saw.Then he followed a golden CHUD rule...

[Nick Nunziata]

I think he emailed me in private and said he'd be pissing off.

[BoonSaint]

Talking to the rath man now and he has indeed been counselling kids how to be super heroes, bless him.

Hope he is posting again soon.

[Rath/Brendan]

You think you own whatever land you land on
The earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But I know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name

You think the only people who are people
Are people who look and think like you
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
You'll learn things you never knew, you never knew

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon?
Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grins?
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?

Three years last month. Three years of laughter, joy, birth, death, and everything in between. And yet, as three years begins to become four, it feels like the first CHUD chapter of my life is beginning to close. You guys and the friends I have made here will forever be part of my life, but working at camp, working with kids, seeing the starlight in a child's smile, made me realize that I can have a life outside CHUD. I still think of things occasionaly as "Rath would..." but that has become fewer and fewer since I started working here at this paradise on earth.

My dad always told me that there are "perfect moments" in our lives. All my life I've been searching for one, and last weekend, as I sat on a warm summer night watching fireworks burst over the Akron sky while "Drops of Jupiter" played from a nearby stereo, I had one. I realized this was what heaven must be like, and I was at peace.

I love you guys, but it's time for me to explore other things. There is a great big beautiful world out there, and I feel like I've just discovered it.

Also, I told myself that I wouldn't post again until I got laid and got published. I'm working on both of those as we speak.

So this isn't really a "goodbye" so much as it is a "Godspeed." I wish you all the best of luck in your endeavours, personal and sewerly.

Christopher Walken should indeed play Willy Wonka.

Pirates of the Carribean is going to rock the hizous like nobody's damn bidness.

Be honest and unmerciful.

And always remember: "Chinaman is not the prefered nomenclature."

Godspeed, and:

PEACE!

Rock on Atlanta
Rock over Chicago
YMCA-Make a Difference

Brendan
July 9, 2003

[Sister Gracie Lou]

Goodspeed, Brendan. And have a wonderful journey.

[CTDeLude]

That settles it: HE'S FOUND THE WOMAN OF HIS DREAMS!

But best of luck Rath. You'll do good in life.

[Michael Rabattino]

Best of luck to you in anything life throws at you, Brendan (not just Rath) and i'm glad you've found a peace and made sense of your life. I hope it happens to me soon.

You'll always have a friend in me. Not to sound Toy Story-ish....

*coughs*

[Seahawk]

He'll be back.

They always come back.

[Alex Riviello]

Wow. Quite a post.

Keep it cool Brendan- and if you ever need someone to call you in sick to something, you know who to talk to.

[Cheese Biscuits]

He's done this before. He'll be back.

[Hubris]

He forgot to mention that he is pregnant with my ass baby.

Later days

[Yando]

Godspeed Rath, Godspeed.

[Agent 86]

Later.

[DJ Dylan]

Well, Rath, best of luck in life, and love, and everything you do. Ive really enjoyed your presence on the boards. You're a great guy, and you'll be missed. I know how you're feeling though, and im actually considering takin some time away soon. I dont know though. Best of luck in everything you do, and I hope to see you around on the boards again.

[flyarz]

Drops of Jupiter?

[Anne]

Rath, you are one of my friends on Chud, make sure to check back, or I'll be upset. You sound like you are ready to take on new challenges and rewards in life. Go for it, and know we are thinking of you.

[Matt Goldberg]

flyarz:
Drops of Jupiter?My thoughts exactly.

Get published (you're definitely gonna get screwed a lot during this endevor so that's one goal down) and hurry back to the boards. You'll be missed.

[General Logan]

Rath, e-mail me, would ya? When ya get a sec. Let me know what your plans are for the 'eneralay oganly omcay' situation.

[_New__Order_]

can't believe it, someone i actually ilke is going on hiatus, holy what the fuck, ah well, via con doritos Rath...

[Eli Ca$h]

Good luck, man. Beat it up...