I’m not sure where to post this so I guess here is as good a place as any. Not trying to hi-jack the thread (but didn't want to start my own thread).
With the Cup awarded and the RTP tournament over, I’ve decided to “retire” as a poster here on HF Boards. 18,000 posts later I figure I can at least give a retirement speech in any event. That's a lot of content when you think about it.
Rest assured I’m am leaving on a high note, this is nothing if not positive. I’m not sure if you’ve noticed (or maybe you have) I have been posting a lot recently, even more than normal for me. And I’ve had to face some hard truths. And the truth is, the time I’m spending on this board conversing, debating, arguing is impacting my real life. It has impacted my productivity at work, it has impacted my productivity outside of work. Things in my life are falling by the wayside. My work isn’t up to the level of which I am accustomed to. I’m doing a university course that is heavy and challenging, easily the most challenging obstacle of my academic life, and time I should be spending at that I’m spending here. I have a side-business that has a project about to commence that will require a lot of time and effort. Not to mention the day-to-day aspects of keeping a household going that we all face. I’m addicted to this board and something has to give because I can literally talk hockey, especially Bruins hockey all day.
I’m going to truly miss the conversations, debates, arguments with the myriad of people who gather here on HF Boards – Bruins to talk about the Bruins, hockey, and life in general. There is no where else that I’ve ever encountered where I can talk about the sport I love to the depth I can here, the depth that I enjoy. When I talk to my friends or even guys I play with, they can’t carry your jockstraps when it comes to your knowledge of the Bruins, the league and the sport of hockey. I truly appreciate all the conversations and debates we’ve had over the years. I’ve learned a lot reading your posts and replies.
I will also miss all the people who post here. I feel like I’ve gotten to know some of you to a certain degree. This board, the Bruins board, is in my opinion the best team board not only on HF Boards but anywhere. There is a sense of community here, a sense of family here. And like any family were don’t always get along or agree, but ultimately we are all Bruins fans and are here for each other in some way.
When we got to Week 7 of the pandemic, I started to crack. Working from home, separated from my co-workers during the day, separated from my friends and family at night. And where did I come to for support and solace? Here to the board. I think that says a lot about the quality of the people who frequent here. It’s a wonderful group of people here and I’ll miss being a part of it, at least for the foreseeable future. Hopefully one day I can find the time to post again, but that could be many moons from now so for now I’ll have to say goodbye.
To each poster who reads this, I hope you and your loved ones stay safe, stay healthy, and stay together as we all move forward in 2020 and onward.
All the best,
Dustin
“aka Bruindust”
