Hello ... ello ... ello .... llo ... llo ... lo ...

That was the sound of my head ... cause it is so often empty and void ...

I have become addicted to this web site. I played a ton of chess in my High School days, but I was usually stoned out of my mind. I've never taken lessons, and know the game only because my best friend and I played so often. Then I grew up, and had some kids. My son took a liking to the game, and became decent. He played in some tourney's for a couple of years, and won some trophies ... and then he grew up. He is now in the Army. And I don't get to see him much. This site ... it kind of allows me to stay attached to him in some way. He will actually be on this site, soon, also, and we'll be able to play chess across the world ... so ... Thanks for helping keep my family together, Chess.com.

How anyone gets to 2000+ rating is beyond me. I love the game, and try to study it ... but then I realize ... I just want to play. I figure if I do that enough, I'll get near 1800 one day. Then I can study.

Have fun, everyone. God Bless you.

rlcthe3rd