Won't be around for a while

[Raptor3359]

i love this forum. I haven't been to any other forum where people help out other people as much as u guys do. You guys rock! simple as that

[Riotz]

Sorry to hear that Darren. Goodluck man!!!

[Titansu]

I was calling Darren constantly yesterday to get his view of the "chopping block". With both of us working for the same company, we were equally terrified for both ourselves and each other. It's hard to explain how deeply upset and angry I felt when Darren called me to relay the bad news. Not only because he is an EXTREMELY close friend, but because of how much he brought to our company. He worked his [tail] off and basically single-handedly deployed, tested, and provisioned a newly-introduced TCOM system to a very skepticle and weary customer.

I can remember getting on a plane to N. Carolina and finding out that the guy sitting next to me (Darren) also worked for the same company... and was 1 of the 4 co-workers I would be working with.

But the [poop] really his the fan when he glanced over and saw me loggin onto AO. For the remainder of the 2.5 weeks that we were in NC, we constantly talked about paintball! Hell, we even decided to bring our guns out one week to try and get a few games in.

On several occasions, I would be asked to work directly w/ Darren and ended up taking over a cube next door. All you would hear were the "dings" of instant message alerts listing paintball auctions, paintball posts, and paintball websites. We were too lazy to get up and walk to the other cube.

Ever since that inital moment, a bond was made. Not only did Darren mentor me @ work, he also mentors me in paintball. He is always willing to lend a hand and provide advice on any topic.

Well, I could go on and on about how great Darren is as a friend and as a co-worker, but for those who know him... already understand the picture I am trying to paint.

Work is not the same without him... I actually HAVE to work !

Good luck my friend! We're ALL behind you!

[FiTiRPiLiT]

woah, brother. i feel for you. glad to see the wife is kind enough to let you keep your toys. i have a feeling that barn is going to get some lovin from the impy soon!

i'll keep my eyes peeled for jobs. thanks for the hospitality during shattnerball btw. really appreciated. i really hope things get better, hang in there, man!

peace,

mark