Saying hello and Merry Christmas happy New Year and all.

[VSAT88]

Well gents I have not been on much at all of late and wanted to stop and say hello. Miss being here. I still check in time to time just not any where near like I used to. Being perfectly honest since Mamma and Daddy died within six months of each other I guess I have been having a hard time of it. There is a shitload to do as I am sure many of you all know when your parents pass on. Not only that but simply put my mind ain't right. I have struggled like hell with depression, manic depression and ADD and shit like that all my life and this got me down pretty fucking good. Do not really mind talking about it because it's real. They are diseases just like any other. Just like diabetes or high blood pressure. I cant help I got em all I can do is go to the Dr. and treat them to the best of my ability. I have also found in the past that I sometimes become helpful to others because I will talk about it. Also struggled with drug addiction most of my life. Alcoholic drinking, lots of dope. No re occurrences there and I am very grateful and thank the Maker for that because that is when things get really bad. Wind up in the mental ward or jail and shit. Over twelve years since I have had any trouble there thanks to a 12 step program I attend regularly. So, guess what I am saying is that I really have not worked on any equipment in a very long while. Not even listening much. If you don't hear Black Sabbath from down in the basement for a while then you know things ain't going so great upstairs. Did you catch that one? Wanted to stop in, say Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year and all. If I left any ones celebration for this time of year out it's not because i am being a dismissive jackass it's just that I either don't know about it or don't know how to spell it and I ain't taking time to look all of it up. Have a great one M8's. Here is one from my Dad. He wrote it long ago.

Best regards from Jim in Alabama.

 

[Gepetto]

Hey Jim
Glad you stopped by, always good to see you here. I hope that 2024 brings you some relief from what you are going through, which is pretty tough.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and family. I hope being around family and friends will be helpful to you.

And don't be a stranger here, we are all amateur therapists

 

[Vintage 700b]

Well gents I have not been on much at all of late and wanted to stop and say hello. Miss being here. I still check in time to time just not any where near like I used to. Being perfectly honest since Mamma and Daddy died within six months of each other I guess I have been having a hard time of it. There is a shitload to do as I am sure many of you all know when your parents pass on. Not only that but simply put my mind ain't right. I have struggled like hell with depression, manic depression and ADD and shit like that all my life and this got me down pretty fucking good. Do not really mind talking about it because it's real. They are diseases just like any other. Just like diabetes or high blood pressure. I cant help I got em all I can do is go to the Dr. and treat them to the best of my ability. I have also found in the past that I sometimes become helpful to others because I will talk about it. Also struggled with drug addiction most of my life. Alcoholic drinking, lots of dope. No re occurrences there and I am very grateful and thank the Maker for that because that is when things get really bad. Wind up in the mental ward or jail and shit. Over twelve years since I have had any trouble there thanks to a 12 step program I attend regularly. So, guess what I am saying is that I really have not worked on any equipment in a very long while. Not even listening much. If you don't hear Black Sabbath from down in the basement for a while then you know things ain't going so great upstairs. Did you catch that one? Wanted to stop in, say Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year and all. If I left any ones celebration for this time of year out it's not because i am being a dismissive jackass it's just that I either don't know about it or don't know how to spell it and I ain't taking time to look all of it up. Have a great one M8's. Here is one from my Dad. He wrote it long ago.

Best regards from Jim in Alabama.

Hello Jim,
Good to hear from you, and I’m sending you the best holiday wishes for 2024. When we stop and take a look around, we often don’t have to look to far to find so much to be grateful for. Being sober for 12 years is a huge accomplishment, and what you said about being “helpful to others because you talk about it” is the key, Step 12…. “Carry the message, and Practice these principles” . It’s always good to see you post on the forum. Hope you get back to blasting Black Sabbath in the basement! I get it !
Have a great holiday.

 

[Bob Boyer]

Hang in there, Jim. Holidays are always the worst after loved ones die. It sounds like you're making the right moves but it will take some time so don't beat yourself up over it. Though trying to get my wife to surgery next week with me having Covid is keeping us preoccupied this holiday season, I'm wondering why I'm not feeling more grief over mom's death back in September.

It's a strange time; the best we can do is continue putting one foot in front of the other.

 

[marcok]

Jim ,
the life is beatiful . Never forget this !
Me too , I have my problems like everyone !
Never give up !
Merry Christmas
Marco

 

[marcok]

Remember Frank Capra's "It' s a wonderful life " ( 1946 ) .
Probably the best movie ever ! (IMHO )
Ciao
Marco

 

[J!m]

Sorry to hear it’s going rough but you are getting through it. Doing the right stuff. Sitting around moping about it doesn’t do a damn bit of good.

Carry on and take care of yourself. That’s what your parents would want you to do, so keep on doing it.

Happy holidays and feel free to reach out to chat about nonsense. We’re all here ready to shovel more nonsense your way. It’s all good.

 

[VSAT88]

Yep, went and picked up another Technics TT today. A cheap one, SL-235 but she is in pristine shape. So naw, I ain't outta the game yet. Thanks for the uppers gents.

 

[J!m]

There’s some real satisfaction to be had putting’ a shine on a turd.

A precise set up and I bet she sings.