Confessions of an NC addict

[mandoBob]

Friends and others,
I have come to realize that I have a problem. I am far too interested in music and the trappings surrounding it. (Some may say not possible but read on).
First let me say that music isn't bad. It's not necessarily good either, but that's a discussion for another day. Anyway, my problem is that I am too interested in what *I* want, and right now what I want is more more more good music and everything surrounding it, and this has taken over too much of my life.
My job and my relationship with my wife have both suffered. My attention from what is BEST (relationships with my wife, my God, and my boss/coworkers/customers) has been taken away from what is good, and that, my friends, is sin. You may argue with me here, but you can't argue with the Apostle Paul: whatever is not from faith is sin. (Romans 14)
So I'm signing off. I leave as a top 5 poster. Yikes. It's been fun getting to know some of you (katy, anna, and others). I came here to share a live NC show, and I hope you've enjoyed that. I'll still be lurking around the net trading various shows, but not much. If you want to contact me, feel free to email. I won't be back on the boards. Perhaps I'll see you at an NC show sometime. It's been fun.
As they say, Always Listen
Yours,
mandoBob

[lruthie]

Mandobob- Let me say that we will all miss your presence here so much. Even though I only semi-know you through reading your posts here and looking at your family web site, I think I can say that you are an incredible person. You brought so much thoughtful discussion and insight to the boards. I hope that you succeed in retaking all of your life for the will of God. God bless you and yours.

Ruth

[mel4Him]

we'll miss you!! good luck with everything and GOD bless!!!!

[nitejule]

sorry to see you go!! it was great having you here, and i hope to chat with you again sometime....don't be a stranger ok!! AIM me sometime!!! good luck and i wish you the best!!

[Sarah9230]

:( Aww we're going to miss you soo much! I really enjoy your posts. And who am I going to argue w/ about my quotes? lol Oh well I hope to see ya on the board again!

[jaceyhomen]

mandobob

Hope you will at least stop by every so often and say Hi...because a life lived in moderation is a fulfilling life. I just made that up....*grin*

Take care and God bless you and your family.
Jacey[sob]

[NCFan4Ever]

well all i have to say is that you have more willpower than i do!

[creekster_anna]

[bigeyes] :( [sob] Oh no! I am so sad to see you go mandoBob. I will really miss your informative, thoughtful, and often quite amusing posts. They have been one of the main reasons I have been trying to keep up with these posts so regularly. However, I totally understand what you are saying about letting priorities get unchecked (I worry about myself sometimes and I am trying to keep mine in order).

I am so glad that I got to meet you at Riverbend. Thanks again for being so nice to me even though I probably seemed like a total dork (maybe that's b/c I guess I am).

Who knows maybe I'll see you at Greyfriar's (found it the other day but had no time to stop) or somewhere else in Chatt. sometime.....Or perhaps, as you said, a NC show.

Take care,

Anna

[southernyankee]

I really admire you for making that sacrifice-that shows integrity. I never thought music could get that bad, but I guess anything good can if it affects your life in a neagative way (e.g shopping, sports, and yes-relationships!). God bless!

April