I realize that it's been some time since my face has graced your computer screens. Somewhere along the line I lost touch, and with the demise of the old forum (packersnews.net), I was left a Packer fan without a home. Like a lone wolf roaming the desolate Rockies, I had to embrace stoicism- from the gut-wrenching NFC Championship losses to the end of AR's career as a Packer and everything in between, I dealt with it all on my own.
I won't lie to you, those losses hit me hard. I had to fight, $%@#, and drink damn near everything in sight just to get my mind off of them. God knows I've been to hell and back these past few years. But lucky for you all, now I'm back and better than ever. Thanks to a friend of a friend for tipping me off about Packers Huddle.
So now please allow me to reintroduce myself.
The name's Papa John but I also go by Big Pops, Big Papa, Big P, or Don Juan el Grande.
I've got a silver tongue that could sell hot dogs to ISIS.
I've got the moves that would leave the Jackson 5 out crying in the dark.
I've got the strength that Schwarzenegger wishes he had in his subconscious thoughts.
And ladies, I ain't much to look at but I've got a lot of money.
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One of my goals here with this new forum is for my fellow posters to regard me as forum leader. As Forum Alpha, I pledge to provide an emotional experience for our forum family, week-in and week-out. I will tell you right now that you aren't always going to like the reality checks- but you will end up even stronger and better than you've ever been, and maybe one day you can get to the point where I am now. Like a good father figure, I am going to push you all to become better versions of yourselves. Just know that I do it with love.
And with that, I'd like to offer a toast to packers-huddle and the 2023 Packers
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