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2026 Inbound

Well just like that another year has gone like the darkness at dawn, as I reflect on the year that was with immense contemplation, I come to the realisation that this was a year that had many storms, with some taking the form of thunder and lightning and others taking the form of adversity and despair, the latter of which were strong enough to make the likes of Zeus and Poseidon watch on with profound apperhension, as unlike a regular storm the type and amount of destruction and devastation left by them is something that no god, angel or demon ever wishes to see, no matter how good or evil they may be.

For me though, this year was another year of adversity that tested my strengths and exploited my weaknesses in a way that was deeply humbling. However despite that I was able to use the lessons taught to me as well as entrench myself in my newfound faith to become stronger as a result.

The highlight of this year was undoubtedly moving back to our newly renovated house 9 months to the day when it was ravaged by raging orange flames and thick black smoke. However there were some other great highlights too throughout this year, and whilst it wasn't the best year I've had, it was a far more pleasant year than the year that came before it.

I want to take the time to thank everyone who's, helped me mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually, your virtue and valour is truly admirable and dare I say enviable to some extent.

To welcome in the song and story that will be 2026, I would like to recite a proverb that's vitally tied to my faith of choice that has brought me substantial comfort throughout the duration of this year "For every dusk that carries despair is always followed by a dawn that carries hope."

I hope to still be apart of this community, but regardless of whether I stay or ride off into the sunset, I say to one and all Happy New Year!

- Banjo

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