I am grateful for:
  • The support and affirmation directed at me personally from many of you,
  • The general consensus that discrimination of any kind is inappropriate,
  • The knowledge of that ring finger predictor in the debate post


So,why am I here?First, it's a safe and a generally wholesome place. But mostly I am here because I absolutely love my wife more than anyone can imagine. In recent years, we have gone through some very difficult times. At times, I didn't think we were going to make it...but we have and we will. Silver is the woman I will grow old with.

But, we are five years from being "empty nesters". As I look toward that, I place value on us having common interests and common friends. I want our paths to converge, not diverge...and I am choosing to follow the path of following my wife's constructive interests.

So, should any of you act differently because of my presence? I hope not...I have always preferred platonic relationships with women over men. In college, I was the "Theta Throb" (a/k/a "Chump of the Year" ) for Silver's sorority...not because I was "tall, dark, and handsome" (I'm not...althought I am vain ) but because all 150 of those girls were comfortable with me. Trust me, there is nothing you can say on here that I haven't already seen or heard first hand .

I'm getting a bit long winded here, so let me close by saying:

Thanks for the comments, the constructive debate, and the inclusive consensus...

Mr. Silver repeats:

Quote Originally Posted by silver View Post
I willingly submit myself to the accountability and encouragement of this group.

12/30/06: Weight: 190, Waist 35/36, BMI ~29
6 Mo Goal: Weight: 160, Waist 31/32, BMI ~25
'07 Goal: Ride the "Hilly Hundred" in Bloomington and hold my own with the athletically superior love of my life a/k/a "Silver"

This group (and only this group) has unbridled permission to hold me accountable to this goal. If I am slacking in my progress, you have permission to call me whatever "girly names" you need to get my attention.

...A man's forum is way too macho for me...
I hope you will plan on joining the "Silver Family" at the Hilly Hundred in the fall.