Well, I'm sure by now most of you have noticed that I'm back, and posting semi-regularly. The reason for that is...well...I got bored, OK? Needed a little release. Life's just hectic, and there's no better place to unwind than in the RGR and amongst some old friends and new members.
In case you joined during my posting hiatus, hello, I'm bigNATE, former RGR Staff/Local Mod. I used to be addicted to this site . Then life got the better of me, but hey, what can you do, ammirite?
So, just to sum up what's gone on since I left...
I took my leave earlier this year due a lack of internet, then got caught up in the grind of school work, robotics, and other fun stuff like that. The board's great and all, but real life came calling, and I had to answer. Well, anyways, in my downtime I went to the VEX robotics world championships, went to camp in South Carolina, got a girlfriend, went to Cincinnati to see the zoo and nearby Creation Museum, and just all around had a good summer. Also, my mom gave birth to my baby brother, who is the eighth child in my family. He's 2 1/2 months old now, and has reflux in his bladder, but otherwise is fine. I finally got my learner's permit, so I'm driving now (if you live in southern MD, you might wanna watch out), oh and I also skipped a grade, so I'll be graduating high school this year at 16. I don't have a lot of spare time for the board between school, the two college classes I'm taking at the community college, my robotics team, church, family, my girlfriend...it's a wonder I can make it on here at all :/. But that's life.
SO!
It's good to be back .

Wow... sounds like you've been through a lot since you've last been here. I've seen your name pop up here and there on the forums, but I don't think we've actually met. So, good to meet you Nate!

I knew you from old threads never thought I would actually see you on Vizzed anyways welcome back bigNATE.

Well That's a lot lol congratz on the girlfriend and the new family member and welcome back to the boards.^^

Woah, blast from the past.
Welcome back buddy, last (or was it the time before that? =P) time you left and opened your own rented forum we started to become friends, so welcome back buddy. =D

Hey dude. At least you have a lot to look forward to in real life right now. I do have friends and college, but I can't do a whole lot due to how slow I am with my college assignment. So Vizzed is a place for me to escape to as well. It's nice to meet a former staff member. I look forward to crossing paths with you in the forums.

It has been forever since I have seen posts from you. Welcome back. That is quite an eventful summer. Much more than mine, which just consisted of work, work, and more work. Well, you seem busy still, but look forward to seeing posts from you when you can squeeze in the time.

I remember you.

You were that guy who I passed a long time ago when you were on hiatus.

And before that you were a pretty active guy who I talked to a few times.

I think I gave you some Viz too.

Good times.

Heh, wow, sounds like you've been having a busy life.

That's good, I was afraid you dropped off of the face of the earth or something.

Welcome back!

Ah, bigNATE, good to see you back. Its good to see an original member such as yourself return to the board, welcome back! Hope you stay with us for a while

Yay, more VPFC posting I think then!

I remember you. One of the few members who just might rival my love for Pokemon. Great to see you back dude!

Thought you were older...

Really cool to see that you will be back for quite a bit longer now again. I have not seen you in forever and I really do not remember you all that much. Well I hope to see you around. Where are you going to college?

billythekidmonster : Right now I'm at the College of Southern Maryland, a community college. In probably two years I'll move on to University of Maryland.
@Everyone else it's good to be back, thanks!