Hey Bill. Like you, I took a while out and when I came back I didn't recognise too many faces. With so many different names, people with a billion posts in a couple of years it's easy to think the whole forum has been hijacked and changed. But when you persevere you find it's still the same great community (maybe better - there were a few grumpy ones before right?) and occasionally a blast from the past still crops up. There are some truly knowledgeable and helpful guys on here, and the Aussie contingent inject a sense of humour that just creases me up.
I've been following your Dad's progress, in a not too dissimilar situation myself so can empathise with you. Best wishes mate.
It's great to know that this place is still here, as I (and I am sure you) have seen several forums fold and left me wishing I had gotten email addresses, phone numbers or some way to keep in touch with folks. You are right, about This place. There has always been folks here, who are ready to chime in, when help is needed, in whatever way they can. Even if only to symphathize. And That's cool, just some good old Moral Support does help. Yeah, I have seen some pretty Grumpy ones and some who've had a chip on their shoulder and have to be toned down a bit by a Moderator. No need for that, after all, we ARE supposed to be "Grownups". LOL! I remember when that word had a WHOLE different meaning to me. LOL! I agree, the Aussie bunch do put some funny times in here alright.
We've got a pretty cool blend of folks from all over.
Thank you, Brother, We just try to keep on making the effort to take care of my Dad and give him a few laughs, as we can and he actually can still crack me up at time, with his wit. Don't remember if I already told this, but one day I had him to the doctor for an appointment to do a followup. Well, the doctor came in the room and as he passed my Dad, he asked, "How are you feeling, Mr. Van Pelt"? And my Dad quickly replied, "With My Hands".
That stopped the doctor in his tracks! He turned around and told me Dad that that was a Good One and he sure caught him off guard with his reply. We all laughed. Now THAT'S how you can tell how he is doing. If he gives you a comeback like that, then,. he's feeling pretty good! Sorry to hear about your experience, I fewlt for folks who had to go through issues like that, before I was doing it and NOW, I REALLY am getting more of an idea what others have been confronted with. But, Glad to know that kids are taking care of their parents, like the parents took care of them. It's only right, ya know?
