Still Here... By The Skin Of My Teeth

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Re: Still Here... By The Skin Of My Teeth

Post by Smith1776 » Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:14 pm

pp4me wrote:
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Maybe he thinks worrying about what's helpful and what isn't will only lead to mollycoddling, and the most productive thing is to call it like he sees it.

Smith, Mark has been a big fan of yours, and that is high praise. It's hard to deal with somebody you had on a pedestal falling to earth. That's not necessarily fair to the pedestal-ee, of course.
I have been a big fan of Mark's as well. Hopefully your interpretation is the correct one.

When it rains it pours. My father is now needing to go to the hospital for a seriously bad hip. Annnnnnd my laptop just broke (bulging battery). I am facing these additional challenges head on as best I can.
I can really sympathize with the broken laptop. That must have been very traumatic.
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Re: Still Here... By The Skin Of My Teeth

Post by pp4me » Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:55 pm

Smith1776 wrote:
Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:14 pm
pp4me wrote:
Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:07 pm
Smith1776 wrote:
Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:41 am
Xan wrote:
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Maybe he thinks worrying about what's helpful and what isn't will only lead to mollycoddling, and the most productive thing is to call it like he sees it.

Smith, Mark has been a big fan of yours, and that is high praise. It's hard to deal with somebody you had on a pedestal falling to earth. That's not necessarily fair to the pedestal-ee, of course.
I have been a big fan of Mark's as well. Hopefully your interpretation is the correct one.

When it rains it pours. My father is now needing to go to the hospital for a seriously bad hip. Annnnnnd my laptop just broke (bulging battery). I am facing these additional challenges head on as best I can.
I can really sympathize with the broken laptop. That must have been very traumatic.
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Well you obviously have retained your sense of humor so I think you'll be okay. I think I remember you were into stand-up comedy and now you are getting lots of material to use.
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Post by dualstow » Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:00 pm

How was the gig by the way?
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Re: Still Here... By The Skin Of My Teeth

Post by Smith1776 » Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:41 pm

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How was the gig by the way?
It was fun! I've got some breakup material to work with. ;D

It was a great crew to be working with too! I want to post some pictures, but since it's not only my face, that's a no go.
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Post by Xan » Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:46 pm

Smith1776 wrote:
Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:41 pm
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How was the gig by the way?
It was fun! I've got some breakup material to work with. ;D

It was a great crew to be working with too! I want to post some pictures, but since it's not only my face, that's a no go.
...what other parts of you are we talking about?!?
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Post by Smith1776 » Mon Nov 22, 2021 5:02 pm

Xan wrote:
Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:46 pm
Smith1776 wrote:
Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:41 pm
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Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:00 pm
How was the gig by the way?
It was fun! I've got some breakup material to work with. ;D

It was a great crew to be working with too! I want to post some pictures, but since it's not only my face, that's a no go.
...what other parts of you are we talking about?!?
LMAO!! That reminds me of a guy's set last night.

Seriously though, I have some great and happy group photos that I'd love to share. Too bad though.

It's times like last night when I'm in creative mode that all my problems seem to disappear for a moment. It's really nice.
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Post by Xan » Mon Nov 22, 2021 5:24 pm

Smith1776 wrote:
Mon Nov 22, 2021 5:02 pm
Xan wrote:
Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:46 pm
Smith1776 wrote:
Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:41 pm
dualstow wrote:
Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:00 pm
How was the gig by the way?
It was fun! I've got some breakup material to work with. ;D

It was a great crew to be working with too! I want to post some pictures, but since it's not only my face, that's a no go.
...what other parts of you are we talking about?!?
LMAO!! That reminds me of a guy's set last night.

Seriously though, I have some great and happy group photos that I'd love to share. Too bad though.

It's times like last night when I'm in creative mode that all my problems seem to disappear for a moment. It's really nice.
Can you blur them out? And, good for you!
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Post by Mark Leavy » Mon Nov 22, 2021 10:03 pm

Adam Smith 1776,
Unfortunately I can't easily drive to Vancouver these days. As someone hinted at earlier, some conversations are better held in person. I, very sincerely, wish you all the best.

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Post by Smith1776 » Mon Nov 22, 2021 10:08 pm

Mark Leavy wrote:
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Adam Smith 1776,
Unfortunately I can't easily drive to Vancouver these days. As someone hinted at earlier, some conversations are better held in person. I, very sincerely, wish you all the best.

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It's too bad... I could use a beer with a friend. :P
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Post by Smith1776 » Mon Nov 22, 2021 10:09 pm

Studying now for my mutual funds license.

Hoping to make my future better than my past.

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Post by Smith1776 » Wed Nov 24, 2021 6:41 pm

I'm devastated to report.... my father just died today.
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Post by Mark Leavy » Wed Nov 24, 2021 7:28 pm

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Post by dualstow » Wed Nov 24, 2021 8:58 pm

Smith1776 wrote:
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I'm devastated to report.... my father just died today.
God, I’m so sorry, Smith.
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I'm devastated to report.... my father just died today.
My condolences Smithy. Hopefully you used up your lifetime quota of bad luck and things improve.
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Smith1776 wrote:
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I'm devastated to report.... my father just died today.
Smith, I'm so sorry. You sure have had a rough road for a while.

May the peace that surpasses all understanding comfort you and yours.
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Post by Smith1776 » Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:51 pm

Thank you for the condolences everyone. He died in my arms of a heart attack yesterday. It was quick. It was so quick that he was gone before I even really realized what was happening. Still processing everything.
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Post by Smith1776 » Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:07 am

One bright spot: I just passed my mutual funds licensing exam.

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Post by Smith1776 » Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:16 am

For the record, guys… I’d happily give up meagan 100 times over to have just one more day with my dad. :'(
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Post by pp4me » Fri Nov 26, 2021 1:42 pm

Smith1776 wrote:
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One bright spot: I just passed my mutual funds licensing exam.
Pretty damn impressive doing that while dealing with the death of your father and contemplating suicide. So focus on the former and forget the latter. "That which doesn't kill me makes me stronger" as Neitzshe said (not really true if you get terminal cancer but it's a good way to think of things any way, don't you think?)
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Post by Dieter » Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:33 pm

Congrats! Hoping this helps turn things around for you
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Post by Jack Jones » Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:12 am

Hey man, just wanted to say I think about you and check in on you in this thread from time to time. Sorry about your dad. Hang in there.
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Post by Smith1776 » Thu Dec 09, 2021 4:17 am

Jack Jones wrote:
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Hey man, just wanted to say I think about you and check in on you in this thread from time to time. Sorry about your dad. Hang in there.
Thank you. I know a lot of us are just random internet strangers, but that really does mean a lot.

I hope you are doing well, too.
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Post by Smith1776 » Thu Dec 09, 2021 4:20 am

Just finished with the funeral and cremation a couple days ago.

Here's a photo of me delivering my eulogy.

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Post by boglerdude » Thu Dec 09, 2021 4:27 am

Hitting the gym? Money cant buy health.

Walk whenever possible. 2 miles should be effortless
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Post by Smith1776 » Thu Dec 09, 2021 5:32 am

boglerdude wrote:
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Hitting the gym? Money cant buy health.

Walk whenever possible. 2 miles should be effortless
Yup! Dragged back there thanks to a close friend. On the upswing in that regard at least.

Definitely a big drop in strength, but it could be worse!
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