My last post here.

[Splint]

Sorry to see you moving on Ben but I'm sure you're doing so with good reason, you're contribution to the Zone has been outstanding. The Great Aussie BBQ was a real winner and gave us all a great opportunity to get to know each other, we'll have to keep up the tradition.
Hope you drop into the zone once in a while at least to browse the posts and see what's going on.
Cheers mate and thanks for everything...
Splint

[pminmo]

Benny,
Good luck with in your endevours. Come back and see us soon. You'll be missed. Still working board details. I've got your email address, will keep you posted.

Phil

[balsaman]

All the best Benny.

Eric

[arvidb]

Benny, sad to see you're leaving. I will miss your enthusiasm.

Arvid

[lurch]

Ditto, Benny!!! I've only been here a few months. If it wasn't for encouraging threads, and posts from you and other noted noters on here I never would have begun in CNC. Thanks, for all your contributions.... Good luck... and God Speed....May you return again someday......soon....

[ynneb]

Thanks guys for all your nice comments and well wishes.
I have had a few emails and PMs sent asking if every thing is ok.

The reason I didn't offer an explanation was, I figured it would come across as quite lame.

I am all right, and nothing bad has happened to me. Infact I am building a bigger/better machine at this minute.

Please try and understand my lame reason........

The other day my daughter was talking to me while I was typing on the computer. I was saying yes responces to her but not listening to what she was really saying. She asked me somthing and I responded yes to her without realising what she had asked me. A while later realised that what I had agreed to, was not what I wanted her to do.
If that was not bad enough, I kept on typing while she was telling me about her day at school. I wasnt listening.
Suddenly I stopped what I was doing and looked into her face and it became clear that I had children who needed me to listen to them and talk to them. Not just give them unthinking responces. It was wrong that they had to compete against a computer for attention. This is the formation times in thier lives and they need love and attention, not just token responces. They need face to face contact.

I expect that most people have balance in thier daily lives where they can juggle many things and do them all well. I don't. I have an addictive nature, and if I do something, then that is all I think about. I guess the signs of an internet addiction, is the moment you get in the door, you check the emails and forum posts. During the TV adds you spring up to see if somone has something new to say. Immediately after dinner you rush to the net again.You dont listen to your children while they are speaking to you. You neglect your marital duties. ETC ETC. Maybe some of you might know what I am talking about.

I am not going to wake up one morning and find I dont have a wife anymore, and or children who dont want to know me. ( Cat Stevens was right with his song "Cats in the Craddle" )

Some may suggest that I just cut back on my internet time and devote that time to other things, But I find that real hard. I am trying to go cold turkey, but even that is difficult at times. Any how I know I have quartered my internet time by at least attempting to go cold turkey. (So weak isnt it )

Anyhow, for those who were wondering if i was alright, thanks for your concern. I guess I will look in from time to time but wont be making any posts.
One exception is that I have promised this guy to do a review on one of his products. I will be posting the review in a week or so.

Thanks again, Benny

[ger21]

We know the real reason, Benny. I know your spending your time over in the Mach2 Yahoo Group.

[cadcam]

ynneb, I can relate to this some times I get this way and have been trying to cut back some.
Good luck and happy holidays.
Alwas look forward to see you stopping by once in a while.

Jay

[Dan B]

Hi Benny,

I can relate to this too, but my addiction is gaming. For these very same reasons I will not buy Half-Life 2 (even though it's killing me not to).

I respect your ability to prioritize.

Dan

[DieGuy]

Yeah it is hard sometimes to get away from the tube. My big problem is there is always so much to do while I am on.

All the best in your quest for family! It should always be number 1 in all things.