I wouldn't be able to start this PT off without first telling @124715 it's his fault I'm even writing this. Seriously though, for whatever random chance we started talking and you bringing up ISFL it was enough to finally get my ass over here after seasons of prolonging. You guided me along and were the first to set me up for a successful path. Thanks for your patience as I bombarded you daily with several questions that lasted for a couple weeks.
To my London gang - @slate & @katarn22 both of you were amazing to welcome me and put together an exceptional group that also welcomed me. London's LR is one of the tops I've ever experienced and it's a very real factor that played into me getting so excited about a new league. @Sebster, @Luciddreams702, @EricNCSU, @WildfireMicro were some to name a few that I constantly seemed to engage with right off the bat. @BOOM™ as well, but he helped kind of ease the newness nerves since I knew him from other leagues. Winning the Ultimini in my first season as a waiver pickup with this group was something special. Continuing to talk with Seb and Lucid has been even more special because it's the LR experience and getting to know new folks in these leagues that make it worthwhile for me.
On to my home in Norfolk - @IsaStarcrossed it started with you. I was open to being drafted by anyone, but I'd be lying if I still didn't have an underlying desire to return to London. Our conversation prior to the draft (and apparently after you already selected me) was the most genuine first conversation I've had with someone in these leagues and I've been around for a while to have my fair share. You opened my heart initially to Norfolk. Once I finally popped in the LR it was like finding a whole new family I never knew I had. @TMosura, @Jimi64, @SchwarzNarr, @Tesla, @Blasoon, @ConnorM123 you all gave me such a warm welcome and truly made me happy to be in Norfolk. I connected with you all instantly. @negs you came in on fire. One of the most excited people and full of positivity. I love your energy and love you're a GM here now. @Zoone16, @Gbeck765, @Magnet, @Haseo, @oilmandan love being able to have fun with y'all in the LR. Whether we face each other in the ISFL or are paired up again, it's been fun sharing this time with you. @HuddleHussy & @.emfaith amazing waiver adds and incredible energy. I know HH, but it's been great getting to engage with Ems for this short time. Wish both of you the best with your players and your time in the league.
@oilmandan & @HuddleHussy you get special shouts. Y'all are some of my best friends in these leagues and you crazy asses followed me here. It's always fun to be on the same team with you two. It's even more of a testament to how awesome Norfolk has been to trust me, as a new guy, when I recommend they pick you up and they actually do it. It would be my pleasure to continue sharing a team with you in the ISFL, but I know we'll see enough of each other if that doesn't end up happening.
@Swanty you've been a treat to bounce interleague ideas off of and handle everything we discuss with grace, so thank you. As a HO member, all I can ask for is approachability and you have that.
I've enjoyed my scouting discussions with all the ISFL GMs or War Room members, but @TheCC, @.simo, @flyeaglesfly29, @Amidships I loved how well I connected with each of you. When you can turn scouting into genuine conversations it makes the prospect feel even more special and you guys did that.
To my London gang - @slate & @katarn22 both of you were amazing to welcome me and put together an exceptional group that also welcomed me. London's LR is one of the tops I've ever experienced and it's a very real factor that played into me getting so excited about a new league. @Sebster, @Luciddreams702, @EricNCSU, @WildfireMicro were some to name a few that I constantly seemed to engage with right off the bat. @BOOM™ as well, but he helped kind of ease the newness nerves since I knew him from other leagues. Winning the Ultimini in my first season as a waiver pickup with this group was something special. Continuing to talk with Seb and Lucid has been even more special because it's the LR experience and getting to know new folks in these leagues that make it worthwhile for me.
On to my home in Norfolk - @IsaStarcrossed it started with you. I was open to being drafted by anyone, but I'd be lying if I still didn't have an underlying desire to return to London. Our conversation prior to the draft (and apparently after you already selected me) was the most genuine first conversation I've had with someone in these leagues and I've been around for a while to have my fair share. You opened my heart initially to Norfolk. Once I finally popped in the LR it was like finding a whole new family I never knew I had. @TMosura, @Jimi64, @SchwarzNarr, @Tesla, @Blasoon, @ConnorM123 you all gave me such a warm welcome and truly made me happy to be in Norfolk. I connected with you all instantly. @negs you came in on fire. One of the most excited people and full of positivity. I love your energy and love you're a GM here now. @Zoone16, @Gbeck765, @Magnet, @Haseo, @oilmandan love being able to have fun with y'all in the LR. Whether we face each other in the ISFL or are paired up again, it's been fun sharing this time with you. @HuddleHussy & @.emfaith amazing waiver adds and incredible energy. I know HH, but it's been great getting to engage with Ems for this short time. Wish both of you the best with your players and your time in the league.
@oilmandan & @HuddleHussy you get special shouts. Y'all are some of my best friends in these leagues and you crazy asses followed me here. It's always fun to be on the same team with you two. It's even more of a testament to how awesome Norfolk has been to trust me, as a new guy, when I recommend they pick you up and they actually do it. It would be my pleasure to continue sharing a team with you in the ISFL, but I know we'll see enough of each other if that doesn't end up happening.
@Swanty you've been a treat to bounce interleague ideas off of and handle everything we discuss with grace, so thank you. As a HO member, all I can ask for is approachability and you have that.
I've enjoyed my scouting discussions with all the ISFL GMs or War Room members, but @TheCC, @.simo, @flyeaglesfly29, @Amidships I loved how well I connected with each of you. When you can turn scouting into genuine conversations it makes the prospect feel even more special and you guys did that.
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