Hello everyone. A second introduction.

[Tobin S.]

I signed up as Droopy for DU originally back in March of 2003, right before the beginning of the war. I felt really bad back then, not only because of what was happening in the world, but also in my personal life. Things have changed a lot since then and I no longer wish to be known as "Droopy." It just doesn't fit anymore. "Tobin" is my real first name. I considered some trucker slang for my handle here, but my real name is not all that common and I think it's easy to remember. My friends and family call me "Toby" and "Tobe" (long 'o' silent 'e') and you all are welcome to as well if you want to.

Everything went routinely last night at work. I just drove my rig around for a while, made a few deliveries, and then parked it. I got home and took my meds. Haven't heard a discorporate voice or felt paranoid in nearly 6 years. I hopped on the scales and saw that I'd lost another half pound. I quit smoking over a year ago and haven't had a drink since last New Year's Eve. I haven't eaten red meat in 3 months. There might be a woman....well, kinda maybe.

That's pretty much non-Droopy kind of stuff. So here I am, a born again health freak and happier than I've been since I turned into Droopy 16 years ago. Pleased to meet you, again. :)

[backtoblue]

1. Hello Tobin!!!

Drive safely out there and welcome back!!! I'm glad things are going well for you. :hi:

[Forkboy]

2. You're a class act no matter what handle you go under.

Welcome back, Tobin.

:hug:

[Rising Phoenix]

3. Hi Tobe

Great to have the new you with us. I am glad you are feeling better. I know what freedom comes with the name change, as you may remember I once had another name, its like freeing yourself from a ball and chain and allows a whole new you to emerge!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. My dear Tobin!

I wondered if that was you...

Welcome, again!

I'm so glad you're happy these days!

:hug:

[struggle4progress]

20. You're supposed to be in Yurp

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. Tomorrow, darling...

[struggle4progress]

23. You're procrastinating?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. Oh, no!

We're en route...doing it slowly to help with the jet lag...

We're in New York, near JFK Airport...

London tomorrow!

[struggle4progress]

27. Have a great trip!

:bounce:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

5. Nice name, Tobin.

:hi:

[Tommy_Carcetti]

6. Welcome to DU.....again!

Come for the GD...stay for the Lounge!

[Dogtown]

7. Nice to meet you, Tobin

Droopy made some really good posts.

[ceile]

8. Great to hear!

:hi:

[Shell Beau]

9. Hey!! Glad to see you're back!

[sammythecat]

10. More power to ya Tobin

Nice story, hope things continue along the same path for you, and R.I.P. Droopy.

[Inchworm]

11. Yay!

Glad to see ya Tobin, and glad things are looking up for you!

:woohoo:

:hi:

[CrownPrinceBandar]

12. Good on ya, Tobin..............

Glad to hear things are going your way.

[auntAgonist]

13. Yay!!! Hiya Tobin

Here's to a healthy happy you :toast:

aA
kesha

[last_texas_dem]

14. Hello Tobin!

It makes me happy to know that a lot of things in your life are going well, and I hope that things continue down that good path. I've enjoyed reading your posts on here over the years, especially "Stories from the Road."

[Sky Masterson]

15. Welcome Back

I started fresh as well several months ago.I gave up over 30,000 post to start anew.
Haven't looked back once.
:toast:

[Flaxbee]

16. Hey Tobin!

:hi: Nice to see you! I think people know what names really suit them best - sometimes it's the name they were given when born, other times call for different names. Glad you're feeling more like yourself again, and not so Droopy.

Tobin is a really nice name, btw. :)

[Gormy Cuss]

17. Welcome aboard. I have a bridge to sell you:

Welcome back, former Droopy.

[LeftyFingerPop]

18. Welcome back, Tobin!

:hi: :thumbsup:

[LNM]

19. Hi Tobe!

I'm glad your life is better now.

[fizzgig]

22. i'm glad things are going so well

:)

[lost-in-nj]

24. Pleased to meet you again also!!

:hi:

non-Droopy sounds AWE SOME!!!!

:pals:


keep up the good work!!


lost

[Midlodemocrat]

25. Good gravy. You are flat out adorable.

[ForrestGump]

28. That is great to hear, young man

Not that you changed your name, in itself, but the 'other stuff.' Most totally benevolent, dude! High fives to the max for your transformation from the inside out, and for the good that it must have brought into your life. More to come...



Though, really, I think I would've gone with "Rigid" as a new name. :P

[Bertha Venation]

29. Hey, Tobin.

It's good to know you. :hug:

[no name no slogan]

30. Damn glad to see you Tobin!

I was just reading one of your last Droopy posts over in the MH forum, and was wondering when the transformation would happen. Glad to see you doing alright and feeling fine!

:toast: :pals:

[bigwillq]

31. Hello, Tobin!

Welcome to DU! :hi:

[Call Me Wesley]

32. Hey, health freak!

What do you want, live forever? ;)

Thanks for introducing yourself, I'd have missed it otherwise and wondered where you are. All our best wishes for your new, bright path, Toby. :hug:

[AllenVanAllen]

33. Hola Senior!

Nice to meet you!

[hibbing]

34. Hi Tobin!

Hi,
I enjoy your stories, I hope to read another soon.

Peace

[Swede]

35. Great story tobin.

A second welcome to you.

[LadyoftheRabbits]

36. I like the changes

:)

:thumbsup:

[bluedigger]

37. I llike that Tobin S!

It's great to hear that you're feeling more positive. I always liked you as Droopy, and I still do!:pals:

[DarkTirade]

38. I was wondering why you seemed familiar.

:)

[RushIsRot]

39. I like your stories, Tobin. May your sources never run dry.

You have a nice knack for story telling, for observing humanity. I read every one I find that you have written. With life opening up as you expect, you're gonna have a million of 'em
Just use a different number for the quantity since million has been used before. :-)

I never felt that Droopy suited you and think the name change is quite the positive move. Great going!

There's nobody who writes better than my avatar. You might eventually find inspiration from his classic work, Walden.