JaguarGod Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hey everyone. Some of the older guys (though a lot of them are no longer on these boards) may remember me, but most will have no idea who I am as I never posted much here. I bought my first Jag in late '93 and I have played and bought just about every game and peripheral for the system since then. I have had a lot of fun doing it and meeting Jag players over the last 20 years. I have used the nickname "JaguarGod" since I started with the Jag. I've used it for just about everything. That's how proud of the name I am. Unfortunately, I am in the middle of a divorce with my soon to be ex-wife of whom I have been with for 20 years also and I have now become a single Father with three Kids. I also have a crapload of bills. After a lot of soul searching, I have decided that it's finally time to let the Jag stuff go. The Kids come first and the bills need to get paid. I have a lot more debt than I had previously thought, but that's a story that I can't even talk about. It's pretty bad. I wish I had something more poetic to say, but the rollercoaster of emotions keeps me from thinking clearly enough. For everyone I have met and talked to over the past 20 years, I want to thank you for your conversations and meetings as they were always a fun time. I hope I can still be around a little, but I doubt it as time will be at a premium with three Kids. Starting over at 40 really sucks! But it'll be OK. My Kids have been my strength and make me better. Getting them to like a new Girlfriend is a different story though! I will be putting my collection (which will take forever!) on ebay. Yes, BattleSphere's and Gorf's will be going too. Everything must go. There's a lot there, but just keep watch for it. Again, Thanks. Oh Yeah, I'm going to keep the nickname! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Uggh... that sucks. Sorry to hear about the divorce. Try to hang in there and remember things will get better after some adjustment. Good luck with the sales, I'm sure they'll net you lots! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rick Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Sorry to hear about that man. Sometimes, despite your passion, priorities get in the way. I wish you well and please drop in every once in a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosystemsearch Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 that is must sad.... Also, Albert is watching this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Saturn Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Really sad to hear this and even more sad that it's all happened to you JG. Had some great times in the past and although I hate to see another legend of the scene leave, I completely understand and respect the volatility and surprises of life. I wish you the best in your new beginning, item sales and will miss seeing you around. All the best, my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeoNinja Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Damn. Sorry to hear about your situation JaguarGod. I hope that in time, everything regains its natural balance and you can (at the very least) treat yourself to a Jag w/CD and a copy of WTR. All the very best to you re: sorting everything out. I hope to see you around these shores again sometime in the future. Take care dude... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. Here's to hoping, as NGN said, things eventually flatline and life begins to return to normal for you (or perhaps a new kind of "normal", seeing as some of the more permanent changes that are happening to you right now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Be careful selling Gorf here, there's some morons going on about CDRs and labels on CDs when there are none, all Gorf are copies and shit like that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) Just be sure selling the collection will net you enough to make a real difference. If it's a pittance compared to what's really needed, don't bother. It may take another 10-years or more, but you could come to regret this decision to sell. You yourself said you weren't thinking clearly anyways. Edited August 8, 2014 by Keatah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Sorry to hear that and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) I hate to see you go, JaguarGod. We'd had good times on JSII! Edited August 8, 2014 by walter_J64bit 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagChris Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) This really sucks Edited August 8, 2014 by JagChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Man, that's horrible news. I've been around since at least close to the beginnings of JSII and you've always been a fixture. If I may, I'd suggest just selling the big ticket items and hanging on to the basics. Dunno. Just a thought.At any rate, I really hope everything works out for you. Selling stuff off doesn't mean you have to be a stranger, either. Family first, but make sure you at least stop in from time to time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovalbugmann Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Sorry to hear you go, JaguarGod, I liked your artwork on the fight for life betas at JS2, and the cool Jagpad with joystick, if I'm remembering correctly?, if not o well, I did enjoy reading your posts at JS2 and remember you as being one of the nicer members there, not feeding into the chaos. As far as money issues go, I made some bad mistakes with credit cards in the past and I still face financial counseling, monthly repayments and consolidations, and likely some form of bankruptcy for my poor financial management and living beyond my means in the past -never thought I would be like that, so i feel ya and know what your facing(not saying the situ is your fault either). Sorry about the divorce and financial/credit status woes. When some doors close, others open - cheers to a better future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Wishing you the best of luck. A bitter divorce wiped out my friend's Atari collection and his computer dealership back in the 00s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 My advice, since I have sold what I did not need of the Jaguar, is to do this... 1) Keep the base unit, controllers, etc. 2) Keep your favorite five games. 3) Keep one Flash card or Skunkboard. Sell the rest. Maybe keep a CD Unit, but not completely neccessary. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82-T/A Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Sorry to hear, but hope it's a smooth transition. For what it's worth, now's the time to sell Jaguar stuff, honestly... I really believe the "peak" is now, and you'll probably get a premium for basically everything you sell... so you have that going for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitari Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Sorry to hear this JG. I was in the market for buying up a complete collection last year and was lucky enough to find a kind seller in my own country. I paid big notes but that's the deal. I urge anyone with a little spare cash to PM JG if you're looking for a quick route to completion. It'll save a few years of eBay pain for JG. Also bottom line is kids first nothing else so good on you for considering them this way as heartbreaking as it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaguarGod Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Guys, I sincerely want to thank all of you for the well wishes. It's been an emotional rollercoaster for the past 2 months and when you add three kids into the mix who have different emotions (anger, depression, etc) it makes for a household full of hurt. I have to suck it up and be here for the kids. I feel bad that after 16 years after quitting smoking I went back to it. If my Mother were still alive, she would kick my ass for it as we both quit smoking around the same time. She died of cancer in 2009 and I know she is looking down at me and wanting to slap me. Boy I miss her. Please understand that speaking with you guys is like therapy for me. I know you don't have anything to do with my situation and I don't want to burden any of you as you all have your own lives, but I have always confided in the Jag community over the years and have always been given good feedback and it always makes me feel better. I'll never leave the community as no matter how dysfunctional it may become at times, it's still a home for me. I have decided to keep a Jag and JagCD along with my copies of World Tour Racing as I cannot get rid of them. I'll be buried with them! I'll always be "JaguarGod". You guys are the best, and though you may not know a lot about me, I sincerely appreciate you. This reminds me that this community can still be the best of all and that sometimes the Jag can bring people together. Thank You, all of you. Edited August 10, 2014 by JaguarGod 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Great. In the past I took some people's systems on extended loan. Meaning I bought the stuff with the intention of possibly selling it back at a later time for the exact price. It worked pretty good. Some folks never claimed their systems and I still have them. But after all this time and it being apple II material I consider it my own now. I no longer do this because of space and neatness and time constraints. But maybe someone else can? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill_bill Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Glad you decided to keep the jag and jag cd with wtr☺ love your videos on YouTube, sorry to hear of your problems I have 3 kids myself so I understand that the kids go first! I have a extra memorytrack if you need it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Sorry to hear that Jag God. Thanks for turning me on to WTR. Could you toss up a link to your ebay store when you list your collection? Thanks brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minux Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 As an old JSIIer, I completely understand how time puts everything in perspective. Things change as we get older. You can not undo the past. It is always there and memories are what echo through the canals of our lives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaguarGod Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Yes, and I have a lot of memories of the communities over the years. It's been great. I'll always be a part of it and I'll always love the Jag. I'll post a link to my auctions when they are up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3V Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 JG, I remember we hung out at CCAG 2004 in Ohio. Hang in there and glad you're keeping at least one Jag and WTR, you deserve it! Keep your head up bro. -Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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