It Has Been a While

[jvnshr]

Hi everyone. I have been pretty busy during the last 2 months so couldn't check the forums as often as before. I quit my job in August, decided to start my own business and working on it right now. My daughter turned 1 few days ago, my son is going to be 4 next month, it happens to be my birthday today. I haven't been smoking a pipe since I don't know when but managed to try lots of new cigars during the summer. How are you guys doing? Still trying to figure out how to pack a pipe and keep it lit? And I need someone to update me regarding the recent events.

 

[haparnold]

Welcome back, and happy birthday! I noticed you hadn't been around lately. All the new developments sound exciting.

 

[jvnshr]

Welcome back, and happy birthday! I noticed you hadn't been around lately. All the new developments sound exciting.

Thanks a lot.

 

[olkofri]

Was wondering where you were. You quit as a mod too?

 

[trouttimes]

Welcome back, we missed you. Happy birthday!

 

[yohanan]

 

[warren]

Java: Good luck on your enterprise. Nothing tougher than going out and starting a business. It takes nearly every waking minute of your time. That's of lot of time away from family. So, make sure it's quality time with the family. I'm pulling for you your family.

Happy Birthday!

 

[jpmcwjr]

Ah, Javan! Nice to see you back! And congrats on all the goings on.

 

[mikethompson]

Javan! I thought we lost you in the Great Update. Congrats on starting your own business. Also congrats on the string of birthdays.

 

[seanv]

Congrats on the business and the family. Good luck with the new business

 

[cortezattic]

Happy birthday! Good to see you posting, and good luck with your new business.

 

[weezell]

New business! Stay strong and on your feet, be ready for the next punch. Your young, smart, and I believe you will be successful with your endeavor IF you are committed enough. There, is the devil in the details...

 

[lightmybriar]

Good to hear from you and congratulations on all the happy updates. Hope you and the family are well!

 

[ukbob]

Glad to see you back, and congrats on the business venture.

 

[scloyd]

Happy Birthday to you, your daughter and son. Welcome back!

 

[Bengel]

Happy Birthday! Javan
As Warren and Weezell said above.
We know you will make it, sir.
Enjoy the Pipes and Cigars in that beautiful Country of yours.
Chuck

 

[mso489]

Brave to start your own business, and three ways to win -- by making a long term going concern that is profitable; by building it to a certain level and selling it for a hefty profit; or going back to someone else's business and applying what you've learned. So I hope this comes with good prosperity for you and yours, while you tackle the really profound role of father. You raise 'em, they leave the nest, but your are always their father and play an ongoing important role in their lives. All happiness!

 

[derhammer]

Happy birthday and glad to have you back

 

[jvnshr]

Thank you very much everyone for your wishes and support. You may not believe but it means a lot.

Was wondering where you were. You quit as a mod too?

I didn't.

 

[stbruno70]

Good to see you back.

Launching one's own business is harrowing but the knowledge gained is invaluable. I myself would never go back to punching a clock.

And congrats on your family. May you someday feel the joy of being a grandparent.