So I Heard There's Some Big Shindig Tonight, Did You Think I'd Miss It?

[THUNDER HANDS]

What's up everyone and how ya be?

It's been a while and for those who've been curious as to my whereabouts the past two weeks or so I'll give you the 411.

(a) I didn't become frustrated or angry with DU or anyone on here. I just basically stopped using the Internet for two or three weeks. In fact, I didn't even turn on my computer once for about 10 straight days.

(b) I got "Primaried Out" in the last month or so, with all the talk and hooplah about this candidate and that candidate. I just needed to take a break - and that meant a clean break, from DU, the web in general, and all talk of the primaries.

(c) I met a girl.

This really should have been (a), but I like a little suspense, don't you? :)

Okay, here are the basics - her name is Paula, she's two years younger than me, works in the same department as me (but in a different unit), is damn smart and has a really really really nice butt (I'm a sucker for that sort of thing, you know) ;).

So we've been getting to know eachother better and to be honest, that also cuts into any potential DU time. But I'd like to announce my triumphant return.

I can almost hear the words of Gandalf in TTT. "I come back to you now at the turn of the tide."

And hopefully that's what this is. The turning of the tide for not only me and relationships (wouldn't that be a dream) but for DU and the country as well.

So that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I hope you all still remember me and didn't get too concerned when I just blipped off the radar screen.

I should have left a note, my bad.

:hi:

[UrbScotty]

1. Well, hi!

Welcome back! I was wondering where you were.

[Skittles]

2. have Paula give me a call

I will save her a lot of trouble. :7

[THUNDER HANDS]

5. she doesn't need anyone to vouce for me

She'll know soon enough that I'm the best lover on the planet. But thanks anyway Skittles. :D

[Skittles]

14. ROTF

I SHOULD KICK YOUR ASS YOU LITTLE SMARTIE-PANTS. :7

[BigMcLargehuge]

3. WELCOME BACK MAGIC RAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

We had tons of threads wondering what'd happened to you. Suggestions ranged from drunk and couldn't find the "on" button of his computer to abducted by aliens for a series of anal probes.

I didn't have a theory of my own, but I was pretty sure crop circles may have payed a signficant part otherwise.

At any rate, welcome back. The lounge and all who freqent it missed you :)

[THUNDER HANDS]

4. lol

That's funny you should say that. I planned on titling this thread "Aliens Abducted Me But I Enjoyed The Anal Probe."

It's good to be back. I missed this place. :)

[Endangered Specie]

15. just remember, still no sex threads

[jimbo fett]

6. That wouldn't be the "Paula" from accounting would it? She's my wife!!!!

Just kidding. Congrats on the new relationship. Ahhhh, the nirvana of brand-new love.

[patdem]

7. Magic WHO? And I have 10 questions for you

1. Have you always robbed the cradle or is this your very first time?
2. Is sex all it is cracked up to be?
3. Why do you think a relationship with another human is more important than DU?
4. Is Paula HOT?
5. Who is going to win the Caucus in Iowa-now that it is down to the wire?
6. WTF you didn't leave a note...nooo...you can ask questions but you cannot a leave a note...I bet your mother is real proud of you mister!?
7. Do you wash your underwear more now since you met a girl? - I know my son did!!!
8. You have been asked after by many people....some thought maybe you had succumed to some cheese and got caught in a rat trap...apparently their worries were well founded..Why did you not return all those calls?...Paula and the primaires can't be all the reason!
9. Who is Paula going to vote for????? I mean is she a Democrat or one of THOSE?
10. Have you set a date?

If I were your mother.....

[THUNDER HANDS]

9. answers

1. I always rob the cradle. I've only dated a girl who was older than me once. Although in fairness, she was the best lover I ever had.

2. Yes, sex is all that it's cracked up to be as long as your partner isn't a lifeless log.

3. Because as much fun as conversing about sex with all the horny women here, it's a lot more fun in-person. (on a side note, when's the next DU gettogether?)

4. Yes, Paula is hot to me.

5. My gut tells me Dean is gonna squeak it out by less than 1000 votes.

6. My mom is proud of me, thank you very much. :P

7. Wash it, I'm ironing it now. :)

8. I'll admit it. I have sinned, Lord, and I beg your mercy.

9. I haven't asked her yet. But I'll give a full report once I know. Probably a Democrat, because most health-care people are Dems.

10. To, what, exactly? Get married? Not unless she says I'm gonna be a daddy. :)

[piece sine]

17. While you were away...

This dashing whipper-snapper named Edwards made somewhat of a name for himself out in the Midwest. Nevermind the establishment winner...it's this Edwards fella that's come outta nowhere and turned the DU houseparty upside-down.

[jus_the_facts]

8. Glad all's well.....and I'm happy for ya....

.....hope everything works out all the way around! :pals:

[Snow]

10. So I suppose this means farewell to my "Magic Rat is Jenna" hypothesis?

welcome back....

[populistmom]

11. Nice to see you!

Good luck with your new woman! I know for me, the better things are in that department, the less you find me here too. It happens.

[Khephra]

12. Good to have you back!

:hi:

Just in time too.

[Dookus]

13. welcome back!

Has she seen yer assymetricles yet?

[KCDem]

16. Yay, you're back!

You've been missed, MR. So, you gonna introduce Paula to DU? Or are we a big embarrassment? ;)

[BurtWorm]

18. Congratulations!

And welcome back. We missed you. :hi:

[VelmaD]

19. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*prostrates self in grief over your "taken" status*

Just kidding. Congrats honey. :toast:

[GOPisEvil]

20. Everybody's meeting women!

First Magic Rat and then my friend Matt. Argh! x( I'm so jealous!

Congratulations Rat, now what, exactly, precludes you from posting here during the day? Hmmm?