Board Thread:Off-topic discussion/@comment-30857407-20170101032847/@comment-27306930-20170101074939

Thank you for the kind words Pedroh. 2016 was indeed an interesting year, personally, professionally, politically, and virtually. I met some really interesting, engaging, thoughtful people here, and at home. It’s been fun getting to know Pedroh, Mojo, Spud, and a bunch of other people here that reached out and personally connected with me over the course of the year (sorry if I didn’t mention you by name, but it’s late, gimme a break).

Personally, this place has been a little haven from the chaos of life. I love to write. I love to tinker. I love to shoot things. It’s a perfect trifecta. I’m glad I was able to help a few people explore, invent, and improve. Because really, isn’t that what makes life interesting ?

Professionally, 2016 was a bad year for me. I did not receive a Nobel Prize, again. Ugh. But seriously, I was laterally transferred into a dead-end position after 27 years of exemplary service. New boss, new priorities. Out with the old, in with the new. Welcome to the 21st century economy. I guess I’ll use 2017 to reinvent myself. Just call me ElliottW 2.0, or maybe 2.1

Politically, I’d like to apologize on behalf of the entire western world. Honestly, we thought Donald Trump was a joke. Right up to the point where he clinched the Electoral College. Aaaand now we’re all f-ed. Sorry. My bad. Lookit, e-mail me after nuclear winter is over and the grid comes back online. We’ll chat.

Virtually, I’ve had a great year rediscovering a hobby, trading a few blasters, firing a few darts, telling a few stories, and making some new friends.

Happy 2017 everyone.