Matchlock is so silent !

[Spiridonov]

Michael still silent Anybody know wahat happend with him?

[fernando]

Maybe he just wants to be silent ?
He has logged in again on the 27th February ... but not a word.
I would surely prefer that he is too busy or even upset with something in the forum, than being ill or going through some serious problem.
Fernando

[Matchlock]

Thank you so much for caring, my friends! It made me blush to see that there is a real community - and real friendship.

I have indeed been having some hard times and just felt that I could not muster the strength and post. I missed you very much though!

Anyway, I have to make a big excuse and ask you all to be patient with me just in case that some preriod of silence might occur again some day.

It feels so good to have you out there, on various continents but all being one in our minds and hearts and souls.

Let's carry on.

Best wishes and my heartfelt thanks,
Michael

[Jim McDougall]

Welcome home Michael!!! Its really good to have you back!
I think most of us know what those hard times can be like, and how debilitating they can be, but remember we are kinda like family, at least thats how Ive always felt here, and we do understand.

In any case, as you say, lets carry on!!! Sure have missed your posts.

All the very best,
Jim

[M ELEY]

Fantastic to have someone as knowledgible as you back with us, Michael. Hope things continue to improve for you.

[Matchlock]

Originally Posted by M ELEY

Fantastic to have someone as knowledgible as you back with us, Michael. Hope things continue to improve for you.

Hi Mark,

Thank you so much for your wonderful words.

I'm 57 and although being a university gratuated anglist and theologian I've never been a saint (unfortunately this does not relate to many girls or a lot of sex though - I just tried to have my full of other feasts after my only beloved girl left me just to pursue her academic career at my age of 26 ...) I realize that by common standards I should be called a complete fool but I just feel that I always had to be true to myself. And God knows I have.
Now my spine is so bad that I can hardly walk. Nevertheless, I guess one of the most important truths I've learned in a hard life has been that in a way I provoked my present situation. In my experience, you're seldom as bad off as you personally feel. As soon as somebody offers a helping hand you're way better off.

So all I need is a little kick from my soul mates on the forum now and then and I'll be back as soon as possible for as long as I breathe.

Thanks again and all my best,
Michael

[Anandalal N.]

Hi Michael,

What can I say. You are an inspiration. Hope this time you will stay.

Regards.

Anan.

[Matchlock]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Welcome home Michael!!! Its really good to have you back!
I think most of us know what those hard times can be like, and how debilitating they can be, but remember we are kinda like family, at least thats how Ive always felt here, and we do understand.

In any case, as you say, lets carry on!!! Sure have missed your posts.

All the very best,
Jim

Oh my god -

Jim, my father figure,

You, as ever, have found the best possible words! And I sure do know what them damn hard times (please forgive me my slang, my educated friend - I just love pickin' them up from John's (Johnny Cash's) and Kris's (Kris Kristofferson's lyrics) have meant to you, my friend!

Hey my dear one, I'll be ringin' you up on Route 66!

Meet you on the phone,
Michael