Thread: Haven't been around for a time...

It's great to see you on line again, Shane. You have really hit the nail on the head with your thoughts on your recent past. As I said before, I've been down that road. "Everyone" says you'll get over it, but unless they have personally proved it, it's very hard to believe them. Keep your posts coming, all your forum mates have been the poorer for your absence, not the least - me. I can't see a pic of a lugger or a classic yacht without thinking about you!
Cheers
Graeme

Hi there Shane,
Welcome back to the fold! Broome is a nice place to spend the winter, but don't know about summer.
I've been heading down a very similar road as you mate, starting at the beginning of the year. Probably explains why I've dropped off the radar a bit on the forum, and shed time not really a priority. Still a lonely and empty house to come home to, but I'm convinced its all for the best in the long run. Like the others, I've followed your trials, and now I can see the connection for myself. Reading about someone else's experiences is a big help, so thanks.

Look after yourself,
Andy

I do get a tad embarressed when someone thinks my writings good but thanks for the compliment that I wasnt looking for but accept happily mate

Graeme... exactly so and I guess each of us walk that journey in our own way but there will be similarities that we can use to help another... at the time and during the worst of it I couldnt bear to read other peoples comments about been there done that... but now well I hope like you did for me that I can help someone else come out the other end.

As to luggars and such... mate... did I come CLOSE!!!... Indo boat in Darwin took my fancy while I was in the states and its still for sale and Im still drooling... I admit there were a couple over there that I ALMOST bit the bullet and bought but no my thoughts there were to get back here so I came back and seriously was heading up and over the top to get to Toowoomba to buy a mobile home checking out the Indo boat while in Darwin trouble was I didnt get past Broome!! But no problems Im happy with my lot now... and a boat is always going to be a distraction I can hook another day for now what I have is enough

Sorry to hear that Andy... one thing if I may? Make sure absolutely sure you take some time every day for you... believe in yourself mate and get help if you feel yourself slipping further than your happy with... pm me if you feel a need I wont lecture or judge but will be a mates earhole for you to lean on

Shane

Originally Posted by Wild_Dingo

I do get a tad embarressed when someone thinks my writings good but thanks for the compliment that I wasnt looking for but accept happily mate

Graeme... exactly so and I guess each of us walk that journey in our own way but there will be similarities that we can use to help another... at the time and during the worst of it I couldnt bear to read other peoples comments about been there done that... but now well I hope like you did for me that I can help someone else come out the other end.

As to luggars and such... mate... did I come CLOSE!!!... Indo boat in Darwin took my fancy while I was in the states and its still for sale and Im still drooling... I admit there were a couple over there that I ALMOST bit the bullet and bought but no my thoughts there were to get back here so I came back and seriously was heading up and over the top to get to Toowoomba to buy a mobile home checking out the Indo boat while in Darwin trouble was I didnt get past Broome!! But no problems Im happy with my lot now... and a boat is always going to be a distraction I can hook another day for now what I have is enough

Sorry to hear that Andy... one thing if I may? Make sure absolutely sure you take some time every day for you... believe in yourself mate and get help if you feel yourself slipping further than your happy with... pm me if you feel a need I wont lecture or judge but will be a mates earhole for you to lean on

Shane

WD good to see you now have a handle on things.

BUT

Go see the doc today - the last post was only 4 paragraphs so it is obvious there is a problem - GET HELP

Will teh grey nomad thing see you making a Members visiting trip? It would be good to see you over the best side of the country

Cheers

Wild_Dingo

Good to see you back on the forum. For the last 6 month's or so I have missed not having a chance to read about what you have been up to. I did manage to find one post when you were State side but nothing else till now.

Glad to see that positive changes are happening in your life and you get to spend some time with the younguns. Take things one day at a time and doen't force them. Things have a way of all fitting into place better that way. A 10 pound sledge hammer isn't always the answer.

Be well Shane, enjoy life and keep your stick on the ice.

Cheers

Don