A Welcome Back Roll Call

[Peter B]

Greetings to all, new and old

I was just curious to see how many veterans of BT pop in every once in a while to check the status of the site. Kudos to John Lester for fighting the good fight. I'm sure I speak for all when I say "Thanks a bunch John".

I must be honest and tell you all that I was becoming a bit disappointed in the site prior to going down for various reasons. It's interesting to see the evolution of BT over the years. People come and go but 7 years ago when I first began lurking there were always the "core group". I don't need to mention names. Many are no longer around.

Wade "Delta T" Gates was the unelected grandfather of us all and I can only hope that the "mayor of Bugtussle" is doing well. Hello Al.

I'm interested in how long it will take the site to re-establish itself to a capacity which allows maximum benefit.

So, hello to all. It isn't an easy life we lead and I hope everyone has the coping power to 'keep on keepin' on"

Check in and say hello, if you have the mind to. This is the perfect opportunity for the myriad of 'lurkers' to register and contribute. I know from previous posts that many lurkers feel put off by the established relationships that are present. I know that we have all tried to make everybody feel as comfortable as possible but it isn't so easy when others here (or anywhere). have special friends whom they regularly speak with.

It is my hope that those feelings of trepidation will vanish.

That said, welcome back to everyone; new and old.

Pete

[keithy02]

still hanging in there with these horrible pn feet copd
live every day look around you and say thank got i am not
so bad off lot's others with more problems than some of us
keith

[Peter B]

Keith,
What you said about others who might be worse off is very true. With all the problems I've had in my history I always reminded myself of this. It never made me feel any better but, as I look back, it probably kept me from ever delving into that abyss of self pity.

Pete

[Paula Texas]

I didn't really post a lot on the old forum, but I was a member since 1997 or 1998, I think. It was like having an old friend that was available whenever I needed to talk, or just hang out and observe.

Peter B, I was glad to see you mention "Delta T". I think of him often and wonder what happened to him. When I broke my femur in 2002 , on top of all my other problems, he was so good about calling me to lift my spirits. I would love to hear from anyone with any info on him.

So, all you lurkers have a unique opportunity to join in and have the same status of "new member" like so many of us have now.

Take care to all!

[dadsgirl]

I just wanted to stop in and say Hi! I was reading at BT since 1998 and was finally able to register in 2001.

It's good to see people who remember Wade (Delta-T) I haven't talked to him for a while ~ but he isn't doing too well I don't think. I have his phone number though ~ and I should give him a call soon. If I finally get around to it with everything I have going on right now ~ I will give an up-date on him.

Love,
dadsgirl

[Peter B]

Dad's girl,

Please let us know if and when you do speak to Wade. I'm very interested in how he is doing. I know when I last heard from him, the integrity of his bone density was so poor, he could barely move without breaking something. What a horrible way to exist.

To think I have it rough sometimes. All I need to do is think of Wade and others like him.

Rough.

As always, I wish all, a pain free day.

Pete

[hummer]

I will add my hello.......

Wade, is the one who invited me to the chronic pain forum.....I have a soft spot in my heart for him.......and Al.......he gave me so much strength to move forward......

This place has meant so much to me......a hand to hold, when I was afraid....that light, shining out of the dark, when I was lost......

I have missed what was here.......for me, it falls into need....I have had to live my life, without......it makes for a more frightening world............I have withdrawn.....but I will speak, for a moment here.........

Blessings on us all.........
Hummer

[cindybear]

Yes, this place , My second home, was missed very much..But I'm glad it's back and thank J.L. for all he does for us..
There isn't much going on here the usual...My head pain is never ending....!!! I've got a great Pain Doc..I just started getting Disability a couple months a go. SSDI and Medicare...Still awaiting my backpay..It's for over 5 years...I can't (and my laywer ) can't get it through -baltimore,MD- That I never received any SSI..So convincing them is another thing...They say that is what they are waiting for...But I've got 2 checks of SSDI , will be 3 , tomorrow..Hmmmm, I just don't understand..How the system works. And I don't want to know after all these years of denial and Appealls..But thats a different story....
I've seen alot of Names that I remember..It's nice to see everyone coming home..I'll be getting my inoperable brain aneurysm checked in Jan. A angiogram..Checking for growth..I know it's pretty far away Yet..But I haven't had it checked all year this year..Last year , had it checked 4 times..Scary....I just hope it hasn't grown again..I just don't know what we'd do..?? Hugs, Everyone, You all were missed, Cindy

[Don Henry]

Hi all glad to see BT back and running I hadn't checked in in a long time and thougt that maybe it folded and what a horrible thing tha would be. I too go back a ways but mostly lurked. I am also interested in seeing how Wade T is, my wife is especially anxious to find out as she was made to feel so very welcome by him.

Has anyone heard from Halo-ram (Jeff). I stopped lurking and talking with him and I think he got tired of posting here. Or maybe he changed his handle?

Anyway glad to see BT back.

[cre8tivewmn]

I am back part-time. I got dramatically worse just when I needed support (via braintalk ) the most, so I had to find someplace else. I also hang out at disability support circle chatrooom on TalkCity a lot.

It is good to see everybody back and I hope to see more of you in the future.