Thread: I'm signing off

All of the best, and look for the silver lining.
Regards

Bob, we're (mostly) a pretty forgiving bunch here, so perhaps a little time for reflection and then back into it eh? I know first hand how hard the light can be to see, but it always seems to be there - just a matter of finding it.

It's a thoroughly excellent forum and you would be the richer for being a member, as we probably would be too.

Time out, chill out, and climb out.

Regards
Brett

Bob,

I haven't had anything to do with you on this forum, but you note caught my eye. Look after yourself and don't let those inner demons win. You are not alone we all have inner demons, some are smaller than others and some just manage to hide it more than others.

Remember the only way to beat them is to face them. Good luck and I hope we see you back

Geez mate I hope you sort all out & come back soon, your input like all others is valuable to us regardless of how insignificant you may think it is. Look after yourself.

Glenrob. From the little amount i have chat to you on here you have provided plenty of insight into bandsaws and your experience in general. From what i have read here. Your previous post shouldn't be your deciding factor to leave. Everyone makes silly mistakes so i wouldnt let it bother you. But as you also mention if you are leaving for other personal reasons then that choice is your own. But keep in mind your always welcome back as everyone's advice on this forum combined is what makes it a great community.. Keep that in mind and good luck

After some serious soul searching and much mental anguish, I have decided to take a leave of absence from this great Forum and all the wonderful friends who have made me feel welcomed as well as helping me along in my wood working journeys.

Ok! we grant your wishes.
You can have 2 days leave of absence then you should be back.

We all stuff up sometimes, me included. Got a ban at one stage.......

Now look at me - I became a moderator.

Take care

Dave..

Hey Bob

I was reading your "you wish" thread just yesterday! I love to show my wife stuff from this site that shows how mad some folk are for their woodworking. Other examples include some of the amazing benches, and pieces of work that show a genuine love for this art. I admire the skills on show here and am truly grateful for the contributions made by our members, including you. I'm a try-hard but hope to be half decent one day.

Many of us don't post on treads but read them and enjoy them greatly. I hope you realise that you connect and impact many more people than just those participating in a thread. I remember reading your reply regarding your pain management and depression, and it helped me realise we are not alone (my wife suffers from debilitating pain due to illness). Caring for my wife, kids and working doesn't leave much time for social connections. This site is my online equivalent of hanging out with some like-minded folk at the pub (which I never do).

We all need somewhere to belong mate, and this is as good a place as any.

I hope you hang around.

Danny

You know what Bob? You should drag your buns down to Jerilderie next Jan or Feb to this. I know it's a ways off, but it'll make a massive difference to your forum participation to meet some of the faces behind the fingertips.

That goes for the rest of you Canberrans and Southern Tablelanders - c'mon - it'll be a hoot, and it's just down the road a bit.

I'll be having another Get Together up here in Oct/Nov too, and plenty of people travel good distances for events like these (from Melbourne, Toowoomba). Such a lot of fun.

Thank you to everyone who has given me their support and good will during my self induced absence.
Your kind words and thoughts have made me realise that leaving here would be more detrimental to my situation than staying and enjoying the hobby we all enjoy so much.
I now realise that missing out on the company of the only ones who have not judged me for what I have going on in my life, would be a foolish endeavour and one that I know I would eventually grow to regret more than I know.
I also realise how selfish I was to think that I was the only one out there with personal troubles. To those who are evidently suffering with their own or in particular, their families' ill health...I apologise whole heatedly.

Just when you think things are finally looking up, something happens that drags you right back down again. I had a minor (verbal) incident with a very trusted family member yesterday that left me thinking that there was no-one left to place my faith and trust in anymore.
I know it sounds harsh, but my closest family members (except for my mother) are the ones who have supported me the least ever since my condition was eventually diagnosed.

Anyhow, I thank you all again, especially DaveG for his personal interjection and encouraging emails, and I look forward to once again sharing our 'wooden' endeavours together.

Sincerely,
Bob

Good decision IMHO.
Welcome back

Welcome back Bob!

Welcome back. IMHO always better to talk with like minded people than suffer in silence

I know it sounds harsh, but my closest family members (except for my mother) are the ones who have supported me the least

Old story - You can pick your friends but are stuck with your family.

Every morning I wake up it has to be a good day. I am still breathing

Chat with like minded woodies, or chat with family......