On the Bench

Maggiesdad

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Posted by Maggiesdad

Hello Mr Bench

It would be great to know that you are still ok and getting on with life even if this game is not a factor........if anyone knows Mr Bench, check how he is.......

Maggiesdad

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In Response to Re: On the Bench : Hello Mr Bench It would be great to know that you are still ok and getting on with life even if this game is not a factor........if anyone knows Mr Bench, check how he is.......
Posted by Maggiesdad

Bump....

Benchmark

Thanks for your concern.

Things haven't changed a great deal. I'm trying to move forward. It has been more difficult than I thought.

Fortunately, I have my kids and continuing support from my mum and my mum-in-law.

I am slowly getting back to myself, but there is still some way to go. I know I'll get there eventually and wouldn't wish this on anyone.

Bench.

unknown_username

you keep marching benchy lad it will get better

unknown_username

Thanks for progress reports, we are routing for you.

Benchmark

Okayyy...

So a divorce it is. Not entirely unexpected. Naturally, there are issues that cannot be discussed in an open forum. There have been a couple of other setbacks, not related to my marriage, that have not helped matters.

However, myself and my remaining family are in (relatively) good health and are looking to the future.

Think I might have a go at the forum games on Monday night.

Bench.

Maggiesdad

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Okayyy... So a divorce it is. Not entirely unexpected. Naturally, there are issues that cannot be discussed in an open forum. There have been a couple of other setbacks, not related to my marriage, that have not helped matters. However, myself and my remaining family are in (relatively) good health and are looking to the future. Think I might have a go at the forum games on Monday night. Bench.
Posted by Benchmark

Good to see you are still around. Just try to focus on the practical things that you have to do and of course your children. Take care 

CATCH-22

Been wantin to post but not really sure what to say. Went thru similar havin support of kids n family deffo helps, but gut renchin situation to be in. When it comes outa the blue what can you do ? Ten years down the line still hurts but hey ho ive got me kids n love em n pretty sure they love me (teenagers so who really knows lol). Anyway treasure them n be happy cause as monty python says

CATCH-22

No body expects the Spanish inquisition

CATCH-22

Been wantin to post but not really sure what to say. Went thru similar havin support of kids n family deffo helps, but gut renchin situation to be in. When it comes outa the blue what can you do ? Ten years down the line still hurts but hey ho ive got me kids n love em n pretty sure they love me (teenagers so who really knows lol). Anyway treasure them n be happy cause as monty python says

CATCH-22

nobody expects the Spanish inquisition

Benchmark

Life moves on.

Will be back playing poker this weekend.

Benchmark

Baby steps...

Benchmark

It's been a tough, long, dark, tunnel, but I am now out the other side.

Phantom66

Good for you.

Essexphil

Glad for you.

Would remind you that the maximum sentence for bigamy is....2 mothers-in-law

Benchmark

Surprisingly, I now have the two most wonderful mums who have become great friends. In fact, other than a couple of personal downsides, things have worked out for all my close family. Ain't life strange.. 

Benchmark

Well, that was a tough winter. Almost out the other side now, and ready to play poker once again. I've actually increased my account balance by betting on a few obscure football matches. Life is certainly different now, but not necessarily worse.

aussie09

hi john,

i was thinking about you yesterday.  i was recalling your posts, writing, blogs,

looking forward to seeing you on "live at the apollo" sometime.



 

Benchmark

Hi Aussie,
               It has been a tough road, that I would not wish on anyone. Some of the details would disappoint most of the people on here. Fortunately, I'm getting back to my good old self. In fact, some things have changed for the better. All I can see now are clear skies. Clear skies and pocket aces, that is.

Phantom66

Good to see you back.

All the best.

Benchmark

Thanks. Hoping to play the Monday night games.

unknown_username

Nice to see you post. 

Benchmark

Yes. It's good to be back. I played in the Monday night forum games. A bit rusty, but not totally rubbish.