Subj : Re: Update
To   : Avon
From : paulie420
Date : Sat Nov 23 2024 07:34 pm

 Av> I have not been very active over the last 6-8 weeks and my apologies for
 Av> the lack of replies etc.

Its ok, Avon - you are a champion of this community. You've done more for BBSing than I could ever hope to do... you touch so many new sysops over so many years. You're OK to take the time that you need.

 Av> My mum/mom passed away a few weeks ago and because of that I've been
 Av> busy in the lead up to her death supporting my dad and then juggling a
 Av> funeral etc.

I'm sorry for your loss - these times show, like decades of BBS history, that time passes. That we all go through... life. I'm sorry that your current experience includes this... experience.

 Av> I plan to start to circle back to BBSing and catch up (slowly) on my
 Av> network admin, echomail, netmail etc.
 Av> 
 Av> If you're reading this and had emailed me to apply for a node number and
 Av> not heard back in recent times, I'm sorry but it's family stuff that
 Av> comes first and I hope you understand.

You take all the time you need. Screw those new sysops trying to get on fsx. They'll be there when you come back round... the important part is that you will, Paul.

 Av> Mum's death was not unexpected, she had been suffering from dementia for
 Av> the last few years and it had been a long slow goodbye with an uncertain
 Av> end date... nothing I'd wish on anyone.
 Av> 
 Av> Any who that's the latest... I haven't completely dropped off the face
 Av> of the earth but I have been juggling family and work a lot more these
 Av> past few months. 

Again, apologies and understanding for what yer going thru. Thank you for being who you are in this community. The newbies will understand - later. I hope you had a good service and that you are able to let go in the ways that best suite you... I'm sorry, Paul.

 Av> I hope this finds you well, and as always thanks for being part of the
 Av> fsxNet community.

You always put community over self. While I understand, please take the moments that you deserve - and know that this community will be right here standing with you when you're able to come back and pay attention.

Sorry, Paul. I feel you.



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