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Jul 24
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My WikiversaryPosted by mike62 in my day today, moving on, good day, birthdays and anniversaries |
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Well, today is my Wikiversary. 12 months since I joined this site. What a 12 months too!
Seeing Scottishlady's blog the other day got me thinking about what has happened in those 12 months. I have changed a lot as a person. I wouldn't say that I was especially naive, but I am a hell of a lot more guarded now than I can ever remember. I am a good deal happier than I was 12 months ago, although I don't feel that my divorce has moved forward too much yet.
That light at the end of the tunnel that everyone keeps banging on about is definitely burning a lot brighter than it was last year.
I have met some great people here - kind, caring, wise, inspirational people that helped me so, so much in the early days.
I feel privelidged to have been part of some tremendous happiness and crushing sadness in other people's lives and circumstances.
I feel very much part of a community. The nature of my circumstances mean that myself and stbx will have to continue working closely together in our jointly owned hotel business until it is sold and we can divide the assets and go our separate ways. Wikivorce has been the glue that has held my shattered emotions together through a very difficult time. It will continue to be very important to me, as I feel until the ink is dry on the consent order and the last box goes in the back of the car, ready to drive off into the sunset, I am still very much in limbo.
Like to take the opportunity to thank all those people who have laughed and cried with me, guided me, encouraged me, supported me, told me off when I needed it and generally cared. You know who you all are.
Thanks again
Mike
Seeing Scottishlady's blog the other day got me thinking about what has happened in those 12 months. I have changed a lot as a person. I wouldn't say that I was especially naive, but I am a hell of a lot more guarded now than I can ever remember. I am a good deal happier than I was 12 months ago, although I don't feel that my divorce has moved forward too much yet.
That light at the end of the tunnel that everyone keeps banging on about is definitely burning a lot brighter than it was last year.
I have met some great people here - kind, caring, wise, inspirational people that helped me so, so much in the early days.
I feel privelidged to have been part of some tremendous happiness and crushing sadness in other people's lives and circumstances.
I feel very much part of a community. The nature of my circumstances mean that myself and stbx will have to continue working closely together in our jointly owned hotel business until it is sold and we can divide the assets and go our separate ways. Wikivorce has been the glue that has held my shattered emotions together through a very difficult time. It will continue to be very important to me, as I feel until the ink is dry on the consent order and the last box goes in the back of the car, ready to drive off into the sunset, I am still very much in limbo.
Like to take the opportunity to thank all those people who have laughed and cried with me, guided me, encouraged me, supported me, told me off when I needed it and generally cared. You know who you all are.
Thanks again
Mike
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Julian FB
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If you are still on here in two years then that will be time to worry. Take care Mike, you helped me more than you will ever know. Julian |
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Donnylass
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Wiki is better place for you joining it Mike, though it's a great shame that lifes events brought us all to meeting you. I would like to thank you personally for your messages of support.  What a wonderful experience this life is  Enjoy your day, and take care xx |
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IKNOWNOW
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Well, Mike it will be my wiki anniversary on the 16th August, so we have shared a lot of emotions in this last 12 months together. You have been there for me more times than I care to remember. You are such an asset to wikivorce and I for one am glad that I have had the opportinity to get to know such a lovely, caring man. It is sad times that bring us to wiki but we have shown that we can still laugh and be happy with all that life throws at us. Take care Mike and I am sure I will still be around to celebrate the true beginning of your new life as I too am yet to find closure and wiki remains a big part of my life. xx Sarah xx |
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Ephelia
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You seem much too wise and knowledgeable to have only been on here for 12 months... are you sure about this?! | |
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Shezi79
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Happy wikiversary Mike, Yours were amongst the first set of posts I read when I first landed. You talk such sense but you do it with a great sensitivity and understanding. You really are one of the nicest guys here and I feel very privileged to know you. Shez xx |
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determined
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hi Mike well i suppose i should give u a positive comment lol you have been such a wise man mike and a great friend who is so trustworthy. Hopefully one person is not going to make u guarded forever as its a shame peeps may miss out on knowing fully such a nice caring guy. not many like u around mike - wiki is very lucky to have u take care determined |
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rubytuesday
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Mike - You are a guiding light to us all here, and have helped so many people, myself included, and have given so much sound advice that you should really have your own Agony Uncle columm You sent me a poem when I first joined, which is printed out and pinned to my fridge door - a thoughtful gesture that I have never forgotten. This is the last verse - "With all all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world, Be cheerful. Strive to be happy" I wish you lots of happiness - Ruby xx |
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rosiegirl
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Happy Anniversary Mike...not really the right thing to say but you know what I mean And thank you for all the help and support you've given me since I joined Wiki. Rosie x |
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dawn1
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I hope you have lots more anniversaries on Wiki but as a single, happy, man. Mind you I think you will have to watch out when you post that you are single, the ladies will be queing out the door, as a wonderful, caring and thoughtful man is a very rare being and one to be cherished. And we do cherish you Mike. Dawn xxx p.s. can you pm me first with the news so I get a head start. |
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Angel557
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Mike 1 of my best buddies on wiki wow a yr on here for you already , you were one of the first i spoke to on here , you have seen my tears , my ups and downs , my frustrations and my joys.Your 1 of the best on this site.  and i'm glad to call you my buddy. |
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Shelia
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Hi Mike Happy Wiki versary! Just checked, mine past in May and did not notice. Where have I been? Too busy chatting on line most likely. You have been there for a so many of us, me included, you are a truly nice guy. i hope to continue to see you in chat , but I also hope that your life moves on in such a wonderful direction that your present situation will be history.. Take Care Shelia X |
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hadenoughnow
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Happy Wikiversary Mike You are a godsend to newbies and have been a great support to many - me included. xx Had |
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Young again
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Happy anniversary Mike! Cheers, YA |
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downbutnotout
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Happy Wikiversary Mike,  What can I say Mike? You are just such a ...  - You are the first person to greet our Newbies.... - You are the one who sends me a PM when you know i'll be down....and im sure im not alone in receiving those caring messages of support with just the right words at just the right time... - You are the most accommodating of party hosts... - You are the samaritan who picks up the wiki peeps when they are down... - You define what Wiki is all about Mike and we love you for it Ian |
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scottishlady
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Mister..... You are one in a million.... we had many a 'conversation' together.... we shared our feelings with each other........ I hope you find a good path in life - you certainly deserve it... Karen x |
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sexysadie
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Well, it's been an interesting year! Congratulations. I also went and had a look and my Wikiversary was a couple of weeks ago. I knew it was before yours because I remember you arriving (and you, too, Karen - in those days there were so few of us that anyone who posted more than a couple of times became a familiar name . Good to hear from you, too, Sheila, and does anyone know what happened to Divwiki?). But to go back to Mike...you were in a much worse state then than you are now, angry and panicky about your children. It's good to see how much better things are for you now, even if your divorce is going slowly. Best wishes, Sadie |
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kidsinbulgaria
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Mike62 = Top Bloke. Must be something in the name....lol Think it was you and Fiona who were kind enough to help me with my initial question a few months ago when I first joined. I felt very welcomed and you both injected a little warmth and humour to your subject knowledge. The rest is history..... Fingers crossed that Fawlty Towers will get sorted out soon for you...... It's a real pleasure to know you... Mike |
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happy_at_last
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Hi hun.... you r an insparation to everyone...No matter wat ur wn problems are u put them aside to help others...I,ve not been well with my M.E so i,ve not been on so much but i know the newbies r in great hands with u..... You r wiki to me..ur everything wiki stands for and a great friend... Happy annivesary hun Lizann xxx |
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happy_at_last
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Oh and i forgot....Stop hanging around queen street!!! lol xx |
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Daisy040
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Happy wikiversary Mike !!! im so glad i know you, you certainly have helped me over the last few months.. definately an asset to wiki !! take care honey Daisy xxx |
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fio
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If that was your wikiersary Mike - it must have been around mine too. Seems life does move on on time is a great healer. Reckon you were one of the first people I met in the chat room, not that I could help much, but you certainly helped me just knowing I could talk to people in a similar position is, and was an enormous help. I really hope it works out well for you and all others out there who have found the shock of separation has turned their life upside down. Its shocking how upsetting the breakdown of relationships can be - I could never have imagined how devastating it could be, when you hear about relationships that end you shrug your shoulders and say 'well it happens all the time' and yet when it happens to you, well its the end of a huge part of your life and it bloody well hurts like hell. Never forget that there is a light at the end of anyones tunnel, honest it will appear. Mike you have given so much of yourself here, I really hope you get your happy ending or at least a satisfactory ending. |
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