Taking a long break...
Sunday, August 17, 2008 by Fuzzy Logic | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Just to let you know I've not been on WinCustomize for the last two weeks, and I will not be back again in the near future. Call it a break, sabbatical or holiday, after nine years in skinning I think I've earned some time off.
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Things have changed a lot for me over the last eighteen months. Some will know the story, some will not. So I'll tell it again for those who don't.
December 2006, I injured my back at work, having been told to a job I wasn't trained for or capable of doing. By the following February I was unable to walk and on morphine patches. I had a prolapsed disc lower back which required five months of physiotherapy to get me walking again. I was off a couple of weeks in June, and when I got back to work the Company I worked for was in difficulty...
Then, with all that, I was back at work only ten days when I was in a serious car accident. My car was trashed by a lorry. The emergency services had to cut me out of the car, but fortunately, apart from whiplash and a few bruises, I was mostly ok.
I went on holiday in September. I got back to find my father in hospital with a heart attack, also, waiting for me, was a letter from a firm of solicitors telling me the company I worked for was insolvent - so I had no money and no job. The only money I had for a month was what I had in my wallet...
I started work for an accounting partnership in December, but they also got into difficulty. At the beginning of March this year I was out of work again. This time though, only for two days. I got the opportunity to work as a Finance Officer for a Sixth Form college (16-18 year olds - don't know what you call those colleges in other countries). It's a really good job...
Throughout all this time I was sole carer for my father. He was 88 in May this year. Having been in and out of hospital all year he wasn't all that well. I got back from a weeks holiday in June to find he had passed away.
So where are we now? Well, I'm free! At last I can do what I want, when I want. I don't get home to a mess or lots of work, or constant complaints - like "I don't like this gravy, you've ruined my dinner..." hehe, that's 88 year olds for you. I have money too - the compensation payout for my back injury was only £1k below the maximum ever, plus, shortly I will be getting a huge sum for my car accident...
Things have not looked so positive in a long time. It's like a whole new me. I'm the same age as Madonna. She is always re-inventing herself, well, I'm doing the same.
I'm completely refurbishing the house. So far I'm up to £7k on new furniture and carpets. Hmmm, the smell of real oak in my dining room is amazing - I've never had anything like this before. Wow!
So what am I going to do next? Dunno really - suggestions welcome! To paraphrase Ferris Bueller: "It's not a question of what am I going to do - it's a question of what am I not going to do..."
I know a lot of people contact me to sort out moderation issues, or ask advice about the site. Please don't from now on, there are plenty of moderators on the site who can help. They are a friendly bunch you know, and there just for you - you only have to ask
Things have changed a lot for me over the last eighteen months. Some will know the story, some will not. So I'll tell it again for those who don't.
December 2006, I injured my back at work, having been told to a job I wasn't trained for or capable of doing. By the following February I was unable to walk and on morphine patches. I had a prolapsed disc lower back which required five months of physiotherapy to get me walking again. I was off a couple of weeks in June, and when I got back to work the Company I worked for was in difficulty...
Then, with all that, I was back at work only ten days when I was in a serious car accident. My car was trashed by a lorry. The emergency services had to cut me out of the car, but fortunately, apart from whiplash and a few bruises, I was mostly ok.
I went on holiday in September. I got back to find my father in hospital with a heart attack, also, waiting for me, was a letter from a firm of solicitors telling me the company I worked for was insolvent - so I had no money and no job. The only money I had for a month was what I had in my wallet...
I started work for an accounting partnership in December, but they also got into difficulty. At the beginning of March this year I was out of work again. This time though, only for two days. I got the opportunity to work as a Finance Officer for a Sixth Form college (16-18 year olds - don't know what you call those colleges in other countries). It's a really good job...
Throughout all this time I was sole carer for my father. He was 88 in May this year. Having been in and out of hospital all year he wasn't all that well. I got back from a weeks holiday in June to find he had passed away.
So where are we now? Well, I'm free! At last I can do what I want, when I want. I don't get home to a mess or lots of work, or constant complaints - like "I don't like this gravy, you've ruined my dinner..." hehe, that's 88 year olds for you. I have money too - the compensation payout for my back injury was only £1k below the maximum ever, plus, shortly I will be getting a huge sum for my car accident...
Things have not looked so positive in a long time. It's like a whole new me. I'm the same age as Madonna. She is always re-inventing herself, well, I'm doing the same.
I'm completely refurbishing the house. So far I'm up to £7k on new furniture and carpets. Hmmm, the smell of real oak in my dining room is amazing - I've never had anything like this before. Wow!
So what am I going to do next? Dunno really - suggestions welcome! To paraphrase Ferris Bueller: "It's not a question of what am I going to do - it's a question of what am I not going to do..."
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Vampothika
Reply #22 Sunday, August 17, 2008 12:21 PM
Reply #22 Sunday, August 17, 2008 12:21 PM
take your journey sweety.....its something you need to do. There is nothing better than waking up with the feeling of pure joy and happiness. I know your gonna have a blast no matter what you choose to do,
my suggestion: find some of those sassy models and take some kick ass picks....
my suggestion: find some of those sassy models and take some kick ass picks....
teddybearcholla
Reply #23 Sunday, August 17, 2008 12:22 PM
Enjoy life, enjoy the new furniture and whatever else strikes your fancy....I am *taking care* of my 82 year old Mom...we have good times and bad times..but then all of life is full of good and bad times, it depends on what you do with them!!!
Take care, be well and enjoy your *freedom*!! Hope to see you here once in a while for a hi, howdy do!!!
*hugs*
Reply #23 Sunday, August 17, 2008 12:22 PM
Enjoy life, enjoy the new furniture and whatever else strikes your fancy....I am *taking care* of my 82 year old Mom...we have good times and bad times..but then all of life is full of good and bad times, it depends on what you do with them!!!
Take care, be well and enjoy your *freedom*!! Hope to see you here once in a while for a hi, howdy do!!!
*hugs*
HG_Eliminator
Reply #24 Sunday, August 17, 2008 1:53 PM
Reply #24 Sunday, August 17, 2008 1:53 PM
Fuzzy. I am glad things are taking a turn about. After the long strife it is good to see you getting some reprieve. I hope you have fun and enjoy your time away. You have always been a welcome part of WC and our daily lives, your wit and comical posts will be missed. Take care Fuzzy.
ur bro. Eli
ur bro. Eli
Skinhit
Reply #26 Sunday, August 17, 2008 7:34 PM
Reply #26 Sunday, August 17, 2008 7:34 PM
Sounds like a long overdue break...Enjoy yourself Fuzz!
BONEHEADdb
Reply #27 Sunday, August 17, 2008 7:58 PM
Reply #27 Sunday, August 17, 2008 7:58 PM
I'm glad things are looking up for you.
That's the way I felt at first(nothing to do and all day to do it) but I am the one who makes the messes so you can Imagen how the place is looking. Fuzzy when you come back...I liked you with the beard.
I'm free! At last I can do what I want, when I want. I don't get home to a mess or lots of work, or constant complaints
That's the way I felt at first(nothing to do and all day to do it) but I am the one who makes the messes so you can Imagen how the place is looking. Fuzzy when you come back...I liked you with the beard.
NightTrainthedark
Reply #28 Sunday, August 17, 2008 9:03 PM
Reply #28 Sunday, August 17, 2008 9:03 PM
As another who's quality of life deteriorates more every day due to Disc problems, I can surely sympathize with you Fuzzy. I lost the ability to do all the things I loved to do but I found new ones along the way. I hope you have the same success in getting on with life.
PuterDudeJim
Reply #29 Sunday, August 17, 2008 11:03 PM
Reply #29 Sunday, August 17, 2008 11:03 PM
Have a nice break, fuzzy. Do come back to us though! We will miss you.
Philly0381
Reply #30 Sunday, August 17, 2008 11:44 PM
Reply #30 Sunday, August 17, 2008 11:44 PM
Hmmm, you and Madonna, don't think it would work out because........oh you were just saying you are the same age. 
It certainly sounds as though you are ready for and deserve a break. Enjoy it, but please don't be a stranger, you will be missed, but never forgotten. That would go against all logic.
It certainly sounds as though you are ready for and deserve a break. Enjoy it, but please don't be a stranger, you will be missed, but never forgotten. That would go against all logic.
J. Aroche
Reply #31 Monday, August 18, 2008 1:12 AM
Reply #31 Monday, August 18, 2008 1:12 AM
Go enjoy your new you, come back when you're ready, we'll miss ya bud. Good luck! 
skybright
Reply #32 Monday, August 18, 2008 1:34 AM
Reply #32 Monday, August 18, 2008 1:34 AM
Reinventing yourself is good!!! You have been through the storms and now is the time for calm. Enjoy your new found freedom. Stop by once and a while to say hi.
Stop by once and a while to say hi.
KarmaGirl
Reply #33 Monday, August 18, 2008 7:26 AM
Reply #33 Monday, August 18, 2008 7:26 AM
You will be missed Sir Fuzzy the Chocolate eater, but it sounds like your break will be good for the soul. You have had such a long time of struggle, it seems fitting that you get some time to just enjoy the good stuff that is happening.
The door is always open, so come back when you want!
Bushman
Reply #34 Monday, August 18, 2008 7:55 AM
Reply #34 Monday, August 18, 2008 7:55 AM
Good Luck with your new life and I sorry about your dad. I hope your health gets better and things look up. See you if and when you get back.
RomanDA
Reply #35 Monday, August 18, 2008 4:57 PM
Reply #35 Monday, August 18, 2008 4:57 PM
Fuzzy,
Take the time, enjoy the rest, come back to us sometime when your ready. You will be missed, and your return will be welcomed!
Take the time, enjoy the rest, come back to us sometime when your ready. You will be missed, and your return will be welcomed!
angus1949
Reply #36 Wednesday, August 20, 2008 1:46 PM
Reply #36 Wednesday, August 20, 2008 1:46 PM
Come back soon...but not too soon. Enjoy the break.
ArileenDesign
Reply #38 Thursday, September 4, 2008 7:41 AM
Reply #38 Thursday, September 4, 2008 7:41 AM
I'll miss ya Fuzzy, take care and come us back whenever you'll feel it'll time to.
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Reply #21 Sunday, August 17, 2008 12:00 PM
You know, of course, it'd be appreciated if you'd pop in every once in a while to say hi and let us know that you're OK. OK, all the best to you and take care.