Back after the years.

Paul · 04-10-2012, 01:22 AM

First I'd like to apologise for everyone I left in question of where I went and what had happened to me.

I'm still alive and I'm still playing.

Over the last few years I've lost my father, friends and have gone through allot of personal changes. A life long struggle of being in the closet ended when I finally accepted myself for who I am, I'm gay. I've been with my partner for just about a year and a half. when I initially came out in 2010 my closest friends slowly began to exclude and push my out of our social circle. I spent a decent part of a year alone. Since then I've picked myself up, finished a chunk of my studies and formed a group of friends who are either gay themselves or simply don't care if I am. It's been a struggle after two car accidents and a hospital stay after a BMX accident (I still ride), financial troubles and depression. I'm finally at a point where I feel like I'm back on my feet in most respects.

Again I apologise for simply disappearing for a few years, and to the friends I made on here I'd like to say it was nothing personal and it was not my intention to be so rude.

As a side note, if any of the people I knew on here holds a grudge from my absence I don't blame you. If anyone has a personal objection to homosexuals it's your right to feel however you want to, if you no longer wish to talk to me, it's your choice.

FrankieOliver · 04-10-2012, 01:29 AM

As honorary chairman of the welcoming committee, it's my privilege to extend a laurel and hearty handshake to our new...

Paul. Welcome back, brother.

Paul · 04-10-2012, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FrankieOliver

As honorary chairman of the welcoming committee, it's my privilege to extend a laurel and hearty handshake to our new...

Paul. Welcome back, brother.

Much appreciated mate, this has been on my mind for a while, I just didn't know how I'd integrate myself back in, so I thought I'd just jump in and see what happens.

Matt_21 · 04-10-2012, 01:40 AM

Welcome...back.
Always good to have more people on here!
Glad you made the jump.

***mobprop667*** · 04-10-2012, 02:00 AM

Welcome back brother. Don't give it a second thought about being welcome here. If anyone has a problem, it is theirs not yours.

alligatorbling · 04-10-2012, 02:15 AM

Paul,

I have often wondered how you were doing. I remember when your father passed, I figured you had a lot of soul searching to do, and that resulted in your absence here.

Congratulations for finding out who you are, and for embracing it.

Welcome back =)

Paul · 04-10-2012, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by alligatorbling

Paul,

I have often wondered how you were doing. I remember when your father passed, I figured you had a lot of soul searching to do, and that resulted in your absence here.

Congratulations for finding out who you are, and for embracing it.

Welcome back =)

Much appreciated, it's been an odd few years, allot of soul searching, you're not wrong about that.

babatube · 04-10-2012, 03:05 AM

since i am a noob i don't know you but anyways good to have you back.

you know you can be gay,lesbian,blind,ugly and whatever.
as long as you can smoke that guitar we don't really give a ****

05jrock · 04-10-2012, 03:16 AM

Welcome back mate

I had wondered where you went, Glad you are doing ok

Backstage · 04-10-2012, 03:22 AM

Welcome back.

frizzleblink · 04-10-2012, 03:22 AM

Welcome back brother!

captain tightpants · 04-10-2012, 04:25 AM

I was going "Who the **** is this guy?! Oh Yeah, the Cub Reporter, I remember him!!"

Welcome back, Paul, glad to see you! Good to hear you're doing well.

FLICKOFLASH · 04-10-2012, 04:40 AM

Welcome back !!! How bout a video Its been a while !!!

Paul · 04-10-2012, 04:42 AM

Allot has changed, still playing though, mainly my strat, tele, V and 12string strat, the rest are in storage, can't fit ~50 guitars in the house +amps

05jrock · 04-10-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul

can't fit ~50 guitars in the house +amps

***mobprop667*** · 04-10-2012, 04:54 AM

What??? Playing fenders? Now that changes everything! Get out!

Just kidding of course.

FLICKOFLASH · 04-10-2012, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul

Allot has changed, still playing though, mainly my strat, tele, V and 12string strat, the rest are in storage, can't fit ~50 guitars in the house +amps

I have switched to Strats myself ( have a 12 string one as well) also have begun building 7 string vintage style strats

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/fender/

Paul · 04-10-2012, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mobprop667

What??? Playing fenders? Now that changes everything! Get out!

Just kidding of course.

I've been playing fenders from the start haha.

still remember my 59 strat.....so sad, had to sell it, will never EVER have anything like it again.

Paul · 04-10-2012, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

I have switched to Strats myself ( have a 12 string one as well) also have begun building 7 string vintage style strats

Fender - My Les Paul Forums

awesome man, the setup job on my 12 string was brilliant, then my father got ahold of it...never been the same, neck was a bit buggard and there's some nice dints in it :/

got it as close to 100% as I'll ever really get it though, had to start from scratch, pulled it apart, reassembled and had to reset the tension on the truss, such a pain in the ass, freaking adjustment screw at the base of the neck.

FLICKOFLASH · 04-10-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul

awesome man, the setup job on my 12 string was brilliant, then my father got ahold of it...never been the same, neck was a bit buggard and there's some nice dints in it :/

got it as close to 100% as I'll ever really get it though, had to start from scratch, pulled it apart, reassembled and had to reset the tension on the truss, such a pain in the ass, freaking adjustment screw at the base of the neck.

Fender Strat XII 12 string Blues

check this out

Harmony · 04-10-2012, 06:56 PM

Welcome back Paul! Circusboy and I were wondering how you were, it's been a while. Good to see ya

HRC · 04-10-2012, 06:58 PM

Welcome back!

lespaul01 · 04-11-2012, 08:52 PM

welcome to MLP

Caddus · 04-13-2012, 12:38 PM

Welcome back Buddy

***Led Zep Fan*** · 04-15-2012, 09:57 AM

Welcome back Paul!

X–Ray · 04-20-2012, 02:34 PM

hi Paul

in this case, "Welcome back..."

sounds to have been a rough road you have traveled

glad you are here

Ray

Grand Toad · 04-20-2012, 03:44 PM

Welcome back to the festivities

capt_goodvibes · 04-20-2012, 03:46 PM

Glad your back mate

Leumas · 04-20-2012, 04:47 PM

Glad you're back, Paul! Stick around a while!

Lowdown · 04-27-2012, 08:21 AM

I remember you...welcome home,mate

04-10-2012, 01:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Paul MLP Cub Reporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 2,390 Thanks: 11 Thanked 46 Times in 9 Posts	Back after the years. First I'd like to apologise for everyone I left in question of where I went and what had happened to me. I'm still alive and I'm still playing. Over the last few years I've lost my father, friends and have gone through allot of personal changes. A life long struggle of being in the closet ended when I finally accepted myself for who I am, I'm gay. I've been with my partner for just about a year and a half. when I initially came out in 2010 my closest friends slowly began to exclude and push my out of our social circle. I spent a decent part of a year alone. Since then I've picked myself up, finished a chunk of my studies and formed a group of friends who are either gay themselves or simply don't care if I am. It's been a struggle after two car accidents and a hospital stay after a BMX accident (I still ride), financial troubles and depression. I'm finally at a point where I feel like I'm back on my feet in most respects. Again I apologise for simply disappearing for a few years, and to the friends I made on here I'd like to say it was nothing personal and it was not my intention to be so rude. As a side note, if any of the people I knew on here holds a grudge from my absence I don't blame you. If anyone has a personal objection to homosexuals it's your right to feel however you want to, if you no longer wish to talk to me, it's your choice. FLICKOFLASH, alligatorbling, Leumas and 13 others like this. __________________ R.I.P Phillip Burkinshaw 15/8/1945 - ?/8/2009 64 years old and still a rocker. I'm not dead

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