Since I've been away for awhile, here's this

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  1. Aug 6, 2014 #1
    Bill Mattocks

    Bill Mattocks Sr. Grandmaster

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    I've been asked about my current status, since I've been gone from MT for awhile. I'm sorry for not keeping up. Here's the latest, as of last December:

    Local residents receive black belts in karate

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  2. Aug 6, 2014 #2
    tshadowchaser

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    Congratulations on that accomplishment
     
  3. Aug 6, 2014 #3
    d1jinx

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    congratulations on your accomplishment.



    I haven't been around in a while either, but no one noticed :flushed:
     
  4. Aug 6, 2014 #4
    Xue Sheng

    Xue Sheng All weight is underside

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    Congratulations Bill
     
  5. Aug 6, 2014 #5
    Buka

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    A man of the cloth. Congrats!
     
  6. Aug 6, 2014 #6
    Steve

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    Congratulations, Bill! Now you are officially able to quit! :) (just kidding)

    And welcome back, too. Good to see you.
     
  7. Aug 6, 2014 #7
    Tony Dismukes

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    Congratulations!
     
  8. Aug 6, 2014 #8
    Carol

    Carol Crazy like a...

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    All those getting hit on the head lessons sure paid off, didn't they? Huge congratulations!
     
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  9. Aug 6, 2014 #9
    Ironcrane

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    Congratulations. Now, you're just getting started.
     
  10. Aug 6, 2014 #10
    Bill Mattocks

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    That's a fact. I'll be working on this for the rest of my life. But my belt color won't ever change again. :D
     
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  11. Aug 6, 2014 #11
    elder999

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    Congratulations again, Bill! And

    WELCOME BACK!!!!!!:partyon:
     
  12. Aug 6, 2014 #12
    K-man

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    We'll done Bill. :)
     
  13. Aug 6, 2014 #13
    sfs982000

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    Congrats!
     
  14. Aug 6, 2014 #14
    Brian R. VanCise

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    Congratulations Bill!!!
     
  15. Aug 7, 2014 #15
    Chris Parker

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    Congrats, Bill.
     
  16. Aug 7, 2014 #16
    jezr74

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    Nice work. Congratulations Bill.
     
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    Kurai

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    Well done, Bill! Looks like you're just getting warmed up!
     
  18. Aug 11, 2014 #18
    donald1

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    Congratulations, sounds like good news
     
  19. Aug 13, 2014 #19
    arnisador

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    Excellent!123
     

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