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MoodyBlues

MoodyBlues

Compassion is cool!
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Hi there, AF buddies. (Give me time...I'll get used to its new name eventually.) I've been thinking about AF a lot lately, and how much I loved it because of its members, so I thought I'd pop in and say hi. I hope you're all doing well and life's been treating you nicely. I don't know who's still here, but I want any old-timers reading this to know how much you meant to me, especially at some very tough times. Some of you really felt like actual, real life friends, and I've missed you. :D
 
Oh Moody... how we have missed you too. We are friends.. never doubt that. We were all worried sick about you. Your health issues and then absence put the fear in many a heart. It is so good to see you and I do so hope that your health has improved. You have made my day girl!
 
MoodyBlues said:
Hi there, AF buddies. (Give me time...I'll get used to its new name eventually.) I've been thinking about AF a lot lately, and how much I loved it because of its members, so I thought I'd pop in and say hi. I hope you're all doing well and life's been treating you nicely. I don't know who's still here, but I want any old-timers reading this to know how much you meant to me, especially at some very tough times. Some of you really felt like actual, real life friends, and I've missed you. :D
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Well the doctor gave me an at home colon cancer test in Sept. It turned out to be negitive.
I also been slowly battling with borderline diabetes.
 
MOOOOOOOOODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it's so good to hear from you. i am so glad to know that you are ok at least. you have been sorely missed as you can see from the above posts.

and anybody who is an AF member ( i mean Early Bird Club member) is a friend of mine. in fact y'all are family (weird, i went cowboy there. not sure where that came from....LOL)
 
MoodyBlues said:
Hi there, AF buddies. (Give me time...I'll get used to its new name eventually.) I've been thinking about AF a lot lately, and how much I loved it because of its members, so I thought I'd pop in and say hi. I hope you're all doing well and life's been treating you nicely. I don't know who's still here, but I want any old-timers reading this to know how much you meant to me, especially at some very tough times. Some of you really felt like actual, real life friends, and I've missed you. :D
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Great to hear from, like others have mentioned, we were worried sick, when many have posted in this forum trying to get a response from you, and wondering if all was well, so glad you popped in. Give us an update on what you been up too. Hope your feeling good and in a good place. ;) ☕👍
 
joe71 said:
@MoodyBlues just don't pop in and disappear :saddroid: , you had a lot of people worried , so happy you're back:blushDroid::thumbsupdroid:
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I'm sorry, Joe. :) I think it's just going to take a little time to get back into the swing of things.

I can't find the words to adequately express how humbled I am by the amazing, kind and caring sentiments you guys have posted. It's kind of reassuring to know I've been missed. Frankly, I stayed away because I just wasn't in a frame of mind where I could participate, and not bring everyone down...into the deep, dark abyss I found myself in.

Things are looking up, and I'm keeping busy 'working' on a handful of study/research/survey sites, e.g., CloudResearch, and its somehow-related Amazon MTurk, plus Prolific. I'm exposed to all kinds of interesting and challenging studies, including things like actual court cases, where I play the part of a juror. I really enjoy it, and it puts a little money in my pocket every month, too. :D

If there's anything notable you'd like to bring me up to date on, please do! I'm struggling to get used to the forum's new name and logo, plus I wonder WHY it reminds me...or makes me think about, EarlyMon? Anyone? Are you all okay? Life treating you kindly?
 
Moody. I hadn't known of you as long as others before I decided to remove my old username and account. I returned here recently with a similar name.

I'm sorry I could not get to @tommo's village here in Blightty, and pay respects or enquire!

I can only try to imagine how hard the last year has been for you.

Just assure us you are home with your great helper and friend and are partly mobile.

So happy that you are able to engage back in any activity you will excell at.

I know from keeping an eye out here that all of these responders on here are your real friends.

It may be difficult for you to re-engage, but you know they will always perk you up, and vice versa.
I'll slide on out of this thread at an ungodly hour here.

So amazing for everyone to hear from you.

Wishing you a happier, more fulfilling time ahead...
Tony.
 
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Things are looking up, and I'm keeping busy 'working' on a handful of study/research/survey sites, e.g., CloudResearch, and its somehow-related Amazon MTurk, plus Prolific. I'm exposed to all kinds of interesting and challenging studies, including things like actual court cases, where I play the part of a juror. I really enjoy it, and it puts a little money in my pocket every month, too. :D

If there's anything notable you'd like to bring me up to date on, please do! I'm struggling to get used to the forum's new name and logo, plus I wonder WHY it reminds me...or makes me think about, EarlyMon? Anyone? Are you all okay? Life treating you kindly?
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Busy is a very good thing. I can be non productive but I can not be idle. If you are doing anything that amuses you that has mental as well as monetary compensation it's a winner activity IMO. Good on you!
We are all struggling with AF morphing into something else. Rob is trying to create something that will attract members. I understand the need to remain relevant. The name change I truly struggle with. A lot of people knew and respected AF. To sever that tie seems unhealthy to me. However, I'm not the owner and I will be supportive of whatever keeps the door open. It is the common thread that if cut we all go our separate ways and that cuts deep into my soul.
Earl the Pearl... he touched us all with his immense intelligence and his gift of sharing that wealth with compassion and never condescending. He was a gift to all of us.
My personal big news while you were away was a major heart attack. After never being ill all of my life, I had what is coined a widow maker attack. I was luck to survive the event and have spent nearly a year now trying to figure out how to deal with less than stellar health. Trust me, I've always felt fortunate to live without a health concern but after the attack I really get it. Many suffer all of their lives and never complain. People are amazing.
 
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Busy is a very good thing. I can be non productive but I can not be idle. If you are doing anything that amuses you that has mental as well as monetary compensation it's a winner activity IMO. Good on you!
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Yes, it keeps my brain cranking away! Since every study/project is different, no two days are alike. I like the variety.

olbriar said:
We are all struggling with AF morphing into something else. Rob is trying to create something that will attract members. I understand the need to remain relevant. The name change I truly struggle with. A lot of people knew and respected AF. To sever that tie seems unhealthy to me. However, I'm not the owner and I will be supportive of whatever keeps the door open. It is the common thread that if cut we all go our separate ways and that cuts deep into my soul.
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Very well put, old man. And I agree 100%. I can't imagine a world without....this place.....but with billions of sites out there now, it must be quite the challenge to figure out how to remain relevant. I appreciate Rob so much for all he's done, and how he's persevered to keep the site up even as the world has evolved since its inception. But, yeah, I'm not crazy about the name. And I also feel sad at having lost the Android distinction. I'm sure the iCrap people have their own forum, right? Can you imagine it just changing names, and totally switching gears one day?!

olbriar said:
Earl the Pearl... he touched us all with his immense intelligence and his gift of sharing that wealth with compassion and never condescending. He was a gift to all of us.
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Indeed.

olbriar said:
My personal big news while you were away was a major heart attack. After never being ill all of my life, I had what is coined a widow maker attack. I was luck to survive the event and have spent nearly a year now trying to figure out how to deal with less than stellar health. Trust me, I've always felt fortunate to live without a health concern but after the attack I really get it. Many suffer all of their lives and never complain. People are amazing.
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OMFG. I know you've been healthy forever, so this is indeed a shock. A 'widow maker'? You? I want to know all the details; I'm assuming there are threads around here that can fill me in, so I'll look around but if you'd like to give me a summary, I'd appreciate it, like how it played out, what caused it, what kind of medication you're on, how long you were in the hospital, what you thought of the hospital experience, with its constant, incessant staff traipsing in and out, at all hours, and keeping you from getting the one thing you need most: rest. But look on the bright side: YOU'RE ALIVE! And I know we're all very glad for that. :)
 
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OMFG. I know you've been healthy forever, so this is indeed a shock. A 'widow maker'? You? I want to know all the details; I'm assuming there are threads around here that can fill me in, so I'll look around but if you'd like to give me a summary, I'd appreciate it, like how it played out, what caused it, what kind of medication you're on, how long you were in the hospital, what you thought of the hospital experience, with its constant, incessant staff traipsing in and out, at all hours, and keeping you from getting the one thing you need most: rest. But look on the bright side: YOU'RE ALIVE! And I know we're all very glad for that. :)
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I don't remember the exact reason but I grabbed two McNasty cheese burgers for dinner. Something that I just don't do. Around bed time I had what I thought was indigestion.. also something I don't do. I was up all night pacing the floor and even doing the high knees march trying to get the pain to ease. I woke my wife around six the next morning and had her take me to the ER.
They called an ambulance to take me to a hospital known for their cardiac care. They took me straight to surgery... the dude was waiting for me and went straight to his task. I awoke as they wheeled me into my intensive care room. I later found out that I had total blockage left anterior descending that they put two stents in to save my life. They theorized that the blockage had occurred over a long period of time and the ejection rate was still alarmingly low when the let me go home.
I felt fine and enjoyed my stay at the hospital. It was all new and interesting to me. The staff was friendly and all assured me I was very fortunate to be alive. My heart was pretty beat up. I spent a week in the hospital and then three months wearing a shock vest except when showering. I was on ten meds but they've thinned that down to six.
I walked and walked and walked before they finally released me to ride my bike. I don't know how to rebuild a heart muscle but I try to push it in hopes it is doing some good. I mowed all of my lawns this summer. I was slow to begin with but got better as the summer progressed. My only diet change was to cut way back on my sodium intake.
My takeaway from the heart attack: The medical profession isn't nearly as clever as I once thought they were. The pharmaceutical industry is big business. I was extremely blessed to live 71 years without any sort of illness or medical issues. I have nothing but respect for those that have had their existence altered or limited by heath issues and never complain.

As in all health issues, there is a lot of story that can be told. Most people have a story if your can get them to tell it. I'm interested in your story. I'm guessing it was all up hill and against the wind. I'm so happy that you are with us again. You were missed...
 
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