I have missed you all...

[made marko]

Please accept my sincere apology for leaving the forum so quickly w/ no explaination.
The gods have delayed my travel a bit, but my destination is still Bali.
I am living in Eugene OR. USA for a while, I think.
I have missed this forum and the friendships I have made here.
At first, after a sudden change in the direction my life was headed; I could not bring myself to even glance at the forum. This continued for some time. Over the last month or so I have found myself 'lurking'.
I would like to once again be included in discussion with all of you and am eager to meet all members who have joined since I last posted.
-Made

[pooochie]

Dear Made

Welcome back to the forum. Nice avatar: very intriguing. Do you have a Balinese parent(s) with your name being Made (if it is not too personal)?.

after a sudden change in the direction my life was headed; I could not bring myself to even glance at the forum.

Allow me to quote my friend “Woody” always said to me “Life is not about the destination, but about enjoying the journey” so henceforth be happy wherever and with whatever you are currently doing and give a quick smile towards your Balinese Paradise destination.

I look forward to chatting with you in this forum and please don’t go away. The Balinese Angels will look after you and don’t be naughty otherwise you will have a visit from one of our pet komodos :lol:

Sampai jumpa lagi 8)
Ni Luh

[matsaleh]

Glad you could join us again, Made. Welcome back.

[Tommy]

I did wonder where you went and why noone brought up or mentioned your absence. Great to have u back on the bright side of the moon (the opposite being a dark lurker). :)

[Ipanema]

Hello Made

Welcome back I am one of the new ones that iinfrequently post but always read and learn soo much.

Tina :)

[Ipanema]

Tommy

New avatar (sounds like something from Earth Final Conflict) may I ask why? :D

[Tommy]

I felt that the dull b&w shot didn't really show the "everyday me". The musketeer-moustache only lasted for 3 weeks before i got fed up with it and i'm usually too lazy to wear my glasses. :lol: When will we be seeing your portrait Tina? And let's not forget Dahlia! :P

[Roy]

Made, although I haven't been back to the states in over seven years, (and have no plans to do so), I can understand exactly what you mean. Welcome back indeed and I for one look forward to your continued contributions. Also, many thanks for your very kind PM.

Tommy, I agree with the ladies regarding your new avatar. Quick question...I note that your posts indicate that they are coming from Sweden. Are you on Bali now?

[made marko]

Hi again,
~only went to the dark side a couple of times, Tommy...way too cold i there...
Not too personal, Ni Luh poochie.
No Balinese blood. Atman maybe(?).
my Mother studied anthropology & loved Bali (tiang taler!)...-named me, her 2nd born Made.
I shall have to do some homework and start reading past posts. I have no idea what's been going on w/ all of you!
Please anyone who is new since my absence feel free to read my past stuff, also :)
gotta go for now ~Budal

[Jimbo]

Funnily I was thinking during writing today just how many have come and gone during my sojourn here. Its nice to see at least one returning and I sincerely hope many more will do so.

Welcome.