Hey guys,

I wanted to take a minute to make a post here to clear the air. I've sent this message (or something quite similar) off to several people via PM, but everybody deserves to have it shared with them, so here it is.

I have to begin by apologizing profusely. I sorta fell off the edge of the Earth and haven't taken the time to reply to a large number of emails and PMs I've received. I can't tell you how sorry I am and how badly I feel for this. It's something that's weighed on my mind and heart for many months. I could go on apologizing, but I hope that you understand from what I've written that that I truly can't apologize enough, and that I'm terribly regretful. I don't feel it is indicative of my character, and I hope that you won't hold it against me.

A few months ago, I offered up some raw Halifax on the board. It clearly wasn't the right time for me to do that, as I obviously wasn't ready to make good on those. I haven't been able to anodize for months, and that's a burden I've been carrying. However, I've dug my stuff out from the garage and have begun anodizing again. I'm in the home stretch of this thing that I once called a hobby, and after I am finished with my current obligations, I will be done, most likely for good.

I understand if you all have completely lost faith in me, and I won't take it personally if you have. When it came to my work, and helping people in general, I've put my heart and soul into it, and I have no regrets. I know that there are many that have appreciated it, and I feel awful about the people that I have let down. Again, I am sincerely sorry. I've replied to nearly all emails and most of the PMs (still have some PMs to respond to), but if you haven't received a reply back from me, PLEASE contact me again.

Also, I suppose I should note that I am not leaving the scene. I still have a lot of friends around here, and I thank them all for their genuine support. The yoyo community is an awesome place, and I hope you all appreciate it as much as I do. Much love for you all.

Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and your consideration. I hope that all has been well with everyone over these past few months.

All the best,
Justin LoTempio aka Vendetta

P.S. - I am active on the forum again. I guarantee you will receive a reasonably prompt response from me should you have any questions or concerns.

We'll never get to see your wonderful art again? If you're not gonna anodize anymore, (and even if you will *crosses fingers*) I just want to say, you have done some of the best anodizations ever!!

All of this is true. RIP Vendetta masterpieces

Good to see you back Justin. Sucks we won't be seeing anymore anodizing from you, but at least you're still around!

Great to see you back on the forum.

Yeah, even if I don't have anything to bring to the table anymore.

Welcome Back Brother! We all miss your smart @$$ comments haha

I for one missed ya!

I'll second that Brett, glad your back Justin.

Being around is significantly enough ^^

welcome back V !

Thanks guys!

Welcome back dude!

It was a true pleasure metting you and your wife at Nats this year, now that you have stopped ano work the value of all your previous works of art will escalate! Good to have you back all kidding aside!

I've always been a fan of people that keep it real!

Ha! You know how we do.