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sm00z my friend, please re-consider. Many of us really enjoy your presence here and would miss you greatly, including myself.

what did you do 2 jen and mn ?

sm00z: we have crossed paths on Qs and As and I have actually always enjoyed your contributions, so I have to say I am sorry you are leaving. I have seen through other questions and you comments here that you have some serious stuff to deal with right now, so it is understandable you would prefer to concentrate on that. I hope we see you back here real soon and wish you all the best for everything. I really hope it will all work out in the end. Make sure you get back here to give us the good news. Hang in there. :o)

Who are you and why are you leaving? If you would like to offend someone, you can offend me anytime.

sm00z, considering what you and your wife are going through, hell, man, anyone would snap. I admire you for apologizing. Try not to kick yourself when you're down. That never helps.

Sorry to see you go sm00z! I've always enjoyed seeing you around AB! I totally understand that sometimes things come up in life that are just too important and you need to let go of some things to make more time! I know I speak for more than myself when I say, I wish you the best of luck and happiness no matter where life takes you! And by the way, I don't know what the situation is with Jen-Jen and MN, but it was really cool of you to apologize publicly to them! Most people won't even do that privately!!

I'll be more than a little sorry to see you go. Please come back, if you should get the urge. You are very much appreciated, and if you were harsh or unkind to anyone, it would seem to me that it was just a bad time for you. I don't think it's indicative of your nature in general. All my best to you!

Sorry to hear this news from you.

Well, you were always very kind to me, so I have no complaints :) Jodie nailed it when she said AB is a forgiving community. My heart goes out to you, I know you have a lot on your plate right now and it requires your full attention. My thoughts are certainly with both you and your wife. Please come back. If you don't though, know that you'll be missed a lot. We're all here for you, feel free to drop in for a visit anytime. (((hugs))) P.S. Thank you for setting a great example by apologizing.

SmOOz so sorry your leaving i have enjoy your Q&A i hope you work out you problems and return to AB as there will be a big gap that will be hard to fill...good luck:-)

sm00z, I for one, will miss you. I enjoy your Q&A, and fun comments. I would ask that you reconsider, but if you don't: I ask that you pop in and keep us posted :) Bless you and your wife.

The community has clearly reached out and tried to forgive and support you in whatever event unfolded. I am unaware of it. I am sorry to hear about your personal trials and do understand how it is natural human behavior to act out sometimes. Whatever it was.... don't walk away. You'd be braver to stay and make it right. So, don't do this. We are friends. I enjoy your feedback. So, stay. Maybe congratulate me on becoming a sage. LOL. Oh, Smooz.

(I am Moonwalker-wife) Hello my dearest friend, I just had to come in and see it for myself I can't and don't want to believe it. You are a huge human being, a good decent person and a generous one. We are so saddened you are going through difficult times, but remember my case and those of so many others. Life comes by and hits us without warning, but we know and we are sure you will come out of it all with full colors. We wish you to know we would have never made it in AB without your generous and marvelous help which we shall never forget. Please take care of yourself and say hello to your wonderful wife. Our prayers will be with you. {{{{HUGS}}}} Fiona (Moonwalker - the wife) Anthony (Moonwalker_II)

(((((((HUGS!!!!))))))) You know I'll miss you my friend; you've picked me up when I was down more than I can tell you. My thoughts are with you and I hope things get better for you soon. I await anxiously with open arms for your return :)

Sm00z! Nooooo! I am going to miss you! You are one of my very first friends on AB! You can aim all the offensive treatment my way if you have to!!

Sm00z, I am so hurt, and I can't pretend like I'm not. I know your going through a lot, but that slap will take some time to heal. Love & Hugs

take care of yourself and your wife my friend, sometimes when everthing is going south , scotch seems like a useful aneastetic, I know , been there and alas burned the t-shirt. I stopped drinking recently and it is amazing how things begin to very slowly make sense and even become managable. So i hope when you are 'reanimated' you come back and give us your unique insight and humour. take care and may you both be lucky

Good run, huh? It's been better than mine.

Oh Sm00z, I'm sorry that you are going through so much. I know that I, too, have lost it here when real life gets to be too much. And, you and I aren't the only ones. Coming to AB is good for escaping some of the harsh circumstances in our lives. People will be forgiving. Sometimes, though, it is good to just take a break. I hope you'll take some time to sort out what you need to in real life, but still pop back in here when you can. Take care, buddy. You can still email me whenever you'd like.

Sm00z, I know that much of your trouble stems from the problems your wife is having. And I've read what you said to everyone on this thread. Please take care of yourself and your wife. That is your first priority. AB, whether it's here or not, is an escape from the troubles of life for many, as alcohol is for some, apparently, you and your wife included. I wondered at your comment in the first part of that thread, and must have missed the rest. And when I went to look today, I found it all gone. I hope that will help clear what you feel was a besmirchment to your name, and since you weren't PBed, helps you realize that even the AB staff realizes that that was NOT your normal, somewhat jovial self. Again, take care of yourself and your wife. AB will be here when you are ready to return. We are ALL going to miss you while you're gone. (Keep THAT in mind.) I'm glad you and Jen seem to be friends again, though you know her... Even so, I think she'll be just as friendly as she has been when you return. Takes a big person to realize their mistakes, apologize both publically and privately, and try to DO something about them. YOU are an inspriation to us all. Give your wife a hug for me. Good luck, Sm00z (and you too, Roberta). ;-)

sm00z i'm going to miss you!! get better please and i hope that everything works out for the best for you. we'll be thinking of you here. take care friend

i don't know you very well sm000z but i've always enjoyed our exchanges and while i don't know your situation~i am really sorry you're having a hard time; sometimes we get thrown a curve ball that we just can't handle but just remember it's where you go from here that matters because EVERYONE makes mistakes and needs forgiveness from time to time......don't forget to forgive yourself either! my thoughts and prayers are with you hugs~abby

I try to avoid these kinds of questions, but sm00z I hope you don't leave. You are super sweet, and hope you come back after your break.

I'm very sorry that you are retreating for awhile because I'm going to miss you very much. I'm not aware of the challenges you are facing at the moment, but whatever it may be . . . everything changes and keeping grateful and positive thoughts will turn things around much more quickly, I believe. You are one of my first friends when I accidently got on here in December, 2007, and I will truly missssss your great contributions to my questions and many others and your always truthful comments. I guess I missed the ones you feel some remorse about. It happens to us all whether here or in the life outside this neighborhood. I wish you the greatest blessings life can provide you!!

Aaah Please don't leave. I'll give ya more point's? I'm sorry I don't know what's going on, I have been through alot. Son was killed, my ex drank alot. I lost a home. But God has alway's been with me. He DOES see us through. Take care, gonna miss ya!

Sm00z, you are a good man! You are my friend! I would hate to see you leave. I don't know what happened, but I know sometimes we all get our buttons pushed, and we all think about leaving. You apology is all you can do, I hope they can see their own faults and be forgiving. I bet they do!!!!!!!!:) Sm00z.......we all have our problems, you aren't the only one to get upset and say things. Sooooo {{{{{{{{{hug}}}}}}}}}}}} and know how many of us are hoping that you stay!!!!!

I've been out of the loop a little lately with some business in my personal life, and I'm unaware of the events that occured here. But I know you have some personal trials you are going through, and taking care of yourself is priority. I have always enjoyed your Q&A and you have been a kind and decent friend to me, sm00z. Please take care and I hope to see you back here soon, my friend! Hugz!!

But but,, I don't want you to leave yo...:(

smOOz I hope you decide to stay. We all have times when we over react. You have tried your bset to make it right and others agree you have, (I read all, even comments). Think it over you will be missed.

Smooze, don't leave! Jen and I have grown very fond of you! Take a break from this joint for a few weeks first, THEN reconsider it. We are all human on here, we are ALL apt to mistakes! There is a great deal of us that wish for you to stay here. When we take you, we take you ALL! rough edges and all, that is what makes your colorful character. And I dare ANYONE......on here......anywhere, when you take a friend, you should take them all, and NOT paint them as someone else you want! Smooze, if you leave, many of us will take the vow to haunt you!

good luck' god bless you !!!!

Oh Sm00Zy, please don't go :( Whatever you have said or done, it's just words...no one is perfect, we've all made mistakes.

sm00z, I have only been here on AB a very short time, but I know that you are one of those people that make this place what it is. Hang in there, and let me know if there is anything you want to talk about, I am always ready to lend an ear for a friend. Sleep on your decision, before you go. Sometimes things look a little better in the morning light. If you still decide to leave then don't forget us, your friends, the people that care about you and what happens to you. Stay strong, and remember these words. You can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose, but you can't pick your friends nose. Just wanted to leave you with a smile. Sounds like you may need one. Thanks sm00z for everything!!Rock

SmOOz, stick around being offensive gives the cl's a reason for being.

You'll always be in my thoughts so you can never leave me. C'mon and stay. We all have an outburst from time to time; lord knows I've been a real turd at times. It would be horrible for such an outstanding member as yourself to leave us. I beg you to reconsider.

i'm sorry to hear that you are feeling down and out. just know that everyone has a bad day and we are all but human with all those flaws and perfectly imperfect moments. i applaud you apologizing but you know that in the end the person we truly hurt the most is our own self, so take some time to apologize to yourself. good luck with things friend.

I hope I'll never have to use this possibility, but it is comforting to know that some of our failures can be erased... I find it very courageous from you to make this public apology. Maybe you are right, you could profit from a little time off from AB. Anyway, you will be welcome if you come back.

You are not leaving, sm00z. I will bombard you with emails to make sure that you'll stay :)

well sm00z, im my opinion it takes a man to own up to his mistakes, and you are one helluva man!!! im sure jen and MN will accept the apology, we all do things in haste and regret them later.. dont worry pal, it will sort itself out im sure. Take care, Have a break.. things will get better honey (((hugs)))