Hahahahahhahaa!!!pp4me wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:07 pmI can really sympathize with the broken laptop. That must have been very traumatic.Smith1776 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:41 amI have been a big fan of Mark's as well. Hopefully your interpretation is the correct one.Xan wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:20 pmMaybe 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.
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.
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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.Smith1776 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:14 pmHahahahahhahaa!!!pp4me wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:07 pmI can really sympathize with the broken laptop. That must have been very traumatic.Smith1776 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:41 amI have been a big fan of Mark's as well. Hopefully your interpretation is the correct one.Xan wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:20 pmMaybe 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.
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.
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How was the gig by the way?
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It was fun! I've got some breakup material to work with.
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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...what other parts of you are we talking about?!?
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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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Can you blur them out? And, good for you!Smith1776 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 5:02 pmLMAO!! 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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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.
Mark
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.
Mark
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It's too bad... I could use a beer with a friend.Mark Leavy wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 10:03 pmAdam 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.
Mark
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Studying now for my mutual funds license.
Hoping to make my future better than my past.
Hoping to make my future better than my past.
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I'm devastated to report.... my father just died today.
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God, I’m so sorry, Smith.
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My condolences Smithy. Hopefully you used up your lifetime quota of bad luck and things improve.
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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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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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One bright spot: I just passed my mutual funds licensing exam.
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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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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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Congrats! Hoping this helps turn things around for you
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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.
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Thank you. I know a lot of us are just random internet strangers, but that really does mean a lot.Jack Jones wrote: ↑Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:12 amHey 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.
I hope you are doing well, too.
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Just finished with the funeral and cremation a couple days ago.
Here's a photo of me delivering my eulogy.
Here's a photo of me delivering my eulogy.
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Hitting the gym? Money cant buy health.
Walk whenever possible. 2 miles should be effortless
Walk whenever possible. 2 miles should be effortless
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Yup! Dragged back there thanks to a close friend. On the upswing in that regard at least.boglerdude wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 4:27 amHitting the gym? Money cant buy health.
Walk whenever possible. 2 miles should be effortless
Definitely a big drop in strength, but it could be worse!
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