So, since I came back from my self-imposed exile however long ago, I haven't posted under my own name. Don't know why - just didn't want to. However..
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Jim (aka Jim)
Jan 31 '20, 07:21
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After yesterday, I feel the need to post this under my own name. Turd Ferguson will be back momentarily.
For 20+ years many of us have been tick-tacking around this forum. We have built amazing long distance friendships and had some fantastic face to face meetups. I've met over a dozen people that I would never even have known existed if not for this place.
And even though I've wanted to punch each and every one of you in the face at some point - I love all of you more than you know.
With that in mind - one thing I'm taking away from Andy's death is that...catastrophic heart attacks do not usually come out of nowhere. There are usually signs of some sort and they're usually so small we don't think anything of them.
For instance - "Wow, I must be getting old, that flight of steps tired me out." "Whew - all I did was jog to cross the street and now I can't catch my breath. I need to get to the gym and get in shape."
It's so easy to explain away those warning signs. If we learn anything from Andy - please don't do that anymore.
If you don't feel right, if something just doesn't feel right - it's fucking not. Make an appointment and get checked out!! Don't take chances with the most precious gift you have. Please.
Also - please don't read this and in any way think I'm placing any kind of blame on Andy here. He was one of my very favorite people here.
For those of us that have been here for 20+ years - hate to tell you this, but your ass is OLD and shit is gonna start going out on you.
Get it checked and fixed before something terrible happens to you. I don't care to think about having any more of these days and these threads here.
Andy - much love my brutha!! I'll actually be *sigh* rooting for the Niners on your behalf. God speed, my friend.
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When have you wanted to punch *me* in the face!?!
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Spawn
Jan 31, 07:59
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My checkups have been quite good. Buuuut, I've seen some photos I didn't particularly like of myself
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Reagen
Jan 31, 07:36
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Not a coincidence that I’m planning on hitting the gym tonight for the first time in probably two years. -- nm
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znufrii, human scum
Jan 31, 07:31
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Ironically, I made a doctor's appointment on Monday for this very reason. It's time.
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Volnelk
Jan 31, 07:28
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I'm not old, you're old!
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oblique
Jan 31, 07:26
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*hugs and high-fives* -- nm
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JaxSean
Jan 31, 07:25
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