Where are the OG Freaks? Members from past 10+ years

[jye4ever]

greygoose

I have noticed and have missed you.

We are all family here and god bless you my fellow geek your contributions were always and are still appreciated.

Joe

 

[ZE_501]

Hi all.

For those that know me, you may have noticed my lack of activity of the past few months.

Unfortunately, at the start of 2024, I received the devastating news that I have terminal stage 4 bowel cancer (age 36). It's been an awful year, however after 20 cycles of chemotherapy and a major colon resection (I now have a stoma), I'm still fighting. Given my diagnosis it's almost a miracle I'm still here now.

Anyway, cancer aside, I just wanted to reach out to you guys on here. Initially I was happy to just fade away and no longer post here - other things become priority. However, given the good times I've had here since 2010 and the good people I've connected with, I just wanted to let people know of my situation.

This forum was a key part of my mid-20s and early 30s. So many good times!

Hope you all have a good Christmas and New Year.

Andrew (greygoose).

Dude. I noticed you weren't around and just assumed that you know, people come and go from the hobby and the forums.

There are no adequate words for what you're experiencing that don't trail off into platitudes. I'm glad you're still around and wishing you best outcomes.

 

[greygoose]

greygoose

I have noticed and have missed you.

We are all family here and god bless you my fellow geek your contributions were always and are still appreciated.

Joe

Cheers Joe.

I've been lurking however having the energy to join conversation has been missing over the months.

As you said, there has always been a core family theme here. I've seen people come and go over the years. Living with a terminal illness gives you the opportunity to make peace with parts of your life and say goodbyes before it's too late.

 

[greygoose]

Dude. I noticed you weren't around and just assumed that you know, people come and go from the hobby and the forums.

There are no adequate words for what you're experiencing that don't trail off into platitudes. I'm glad you're still around and wishing you best outcomes.

Is what is it bud, absolutely ******* ****!

Didn't want to bring attention to myself however, as I've just replied to Joe, I felt the need to check in with you guys and let you know my reason for not being here was because I didn't like the place.

 

[jye4ever]

Cheers Joe.

I've been lurking however having the energy to join conversation has been missing over the months.

As you said, there has always been a core family theme here. I've seen people come and go over the years. Living with a terminal illness gives you the opportunity to make peace with parts of your life and say goodbyes before it's too late.

greygoose it’s good that you reach out to strangers like us to talk and update us with your situation you need to let others hear your thoughts and for that i’m very honored to have always interacted with you my fellow forum friend.

Let it be about you that’s perfectly fine.

 

[ebor]

Thanks for sharing Andrew(the OG greygoose!) Family and health takes priority over everything else in this world. It’s great to hear that you are recovering and doing better. Peace and love to you and your family this Christmas! I hope your 2025 and beyond is much better!

 

[greygoose]

greygoose it’s good that you reach out to strangers like us to talk and update us with your situation you need to let others hear your thoughts and for that i’m very honored to have always interacted with you my fellow forum friend.

Let it be about you that’s perfectly fine.

I've been very open with friends and family about my cancer journey. Happy to share it with others.

Unfortunately, given my age, I received a late diagnosis. By reaching out to everyone, maybe one day I can help someone in the future. Cancer can get us all, at any age! Trust your body and don't take any crap from a professional who thinks they know best.

 

[greygoose]

Thanks for sharing Andrew(the OG grey goose!) Family and health takes priority over everything else in this world. It’s great to hear that you are recovering and doing better. Peace and love to you and your family this Christmas! I hope your 2025 and beyond is much better!

Thanks.

Recovery is a tricky word these days. The new chemo regime I'm on is hard.

Hoping to have a better Christmas than last year - they discovered the primary colon tumour on Christmas Eve. Full diagnosis on 5th Jan. Last Christmas and New Year was an awful experience for us all.

 

[batsheva]

Andrew,
I will pray for you. Keep fighting the good fight, miracle is real.
Always think positive and believe that you will get better.
May the force be with you, always.

 

[greygoose]

Andrew,
I will pray for you. Keep fighting the good fight, miracle is real.
Always think positive and believe that you will get better.
May the force be with you, always.

Thank you.

 

[a-dev]

Shocking news Andrew. And if I'm shocked I can't imagine what it's been like for you to go through it.

What can one say, I'm just really sorry that this has happened to you. There's a lot of good people on this site and you've always been one of them, a standout name and contributor to the discussions and the fun around here with cool sigs and avatars. I seem to recall you helping people out with those. Well, in any case I hope to continue seeing you around for as long as possible. These new HT Predators aren't going to critique their own inaccuracies, we need everyone on deck, wristblades out.

All the best to you Andrew,

Andrew (My name too!)