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I really hope everyone stays. I look at the title and open if it is interesting. Do not open Birthdays very often and so missed anything posted on that one. I also don't look at the number of postings. As you will probably see from any numbers under my name I don't post very often at all but never miss a night of looking several times to see what is going on.
Hope the Mrs. is better and you stay with us. I learn a lot from this group.
thanks

Bob

I saw your post on the Bandsaw but since I have 2 already I was not interested in the sale so I didn't open your thread. I also did not see the post about your Wife but hope all is well with her, and I hope you change your mind about leaving the Forum. I read a lot of threads that I am just to busy to respond to, but I do applicate each and every one.

Please don't feel slighted. Often I read a thread but don't respond because I really have nothing constructive to offer the conversation. Personally I loose interest in threads of interest which go on and on without meaningful input. I just read the thread about the power coupler. Although I think that the coupler was not inserted tightly, I really don't know what other problems might apply. I have never worked with the inside of the headstock, so I hesitate my input. Saying that the coupler might not be inserted deeply might be seen as offensive to someone who uses the SS. Indeed, I will be watching the thread from the sidelines to see if there is a problem I should be aware of.

Bob,

I am so sorry to hear about your wife. As one who has been suffering from a bone spur on my heal for the last week I truly have an appreciation for discomfort. I also identify with feeling passed over or ignored. Truly that is no fun. Recently our church tapped me on the shoulder to do a long term task I really wanted to avoid. Then after accepting the responsibility the folks I needed communication from refused to answer my messages. It took two months for me to learn all the players involved had personal or family issues that made communication on other business impractical. Now I feel like a heel for having my feelings hurt.

Like many others I value your input and ask forgiveness for not paying sufficient attention to your messages. fjimp

navycop wrote:Far right of the post.....

Thanks Navycop and Dusty. I have seen this number there just never thought about what it was.. Need to pay close attention....Thanks again.

I am often guilty of reading a post without adding a response. Usually someone has already answered far more skillfully than I could. The members of this Forum have such extensive knowledge to share it would be shame to have anyone drop out. I am sorry to hear about your wife's injury. I'm helping my brother work through an amputation. Loss of mobility is a huge life changer. I wish your wife and all the members of the Forum the best of health.

lv2wdwrk wrote:Don't try to make sense out of nonsense!

Bob,

I appreciate your sig. I hope you do, too.
I gave up long ago trying to figure out why some posts seem to get replies forever and others (more interesting to me) never get a reply. whether it was usenet, compuserve, or here, the threads drifting off- and on-topic sometimes makes my head spin.

yes, it makes me feel concerned about how I might have torqued people off when I start a new thread with a question and no one responds. happened to me last week. hay, that's life. just because a question interests me doesn't mean that anyone else is interested or that anyone knows the answer.

I was one of the early viewers of your bandsaw sale heads-up. after the discussion over the miter gauge sale email, I was really glad to see that someone had posted it, but I got shy about saying thank you. it just did not seem to be my place. sort of like how it feels to say welcome to a newcomer. I'm a noob here myself and kinda feel like what the h3!! am I doing stepping in front of my elders to be so pretentious as assume that I have the right to welcome someone here. I certainly don't feel qualified to be a keeper of the newcomer FAQ. that feeling doesn't always stop me from saying something, but it always gives me pause. my apologies that my shyness contributed to your feeling unappreciated.

sorry to hear about your wife's problem. I never know what to say about injuries, illnesses, or deaths. it would be a great favor if, when you come to the brackets, you would mentally insert good words of well wishing and hopes for the best - as usual the words escape me -
< words of well wishing and hope belong here > (thanks)

hope to see you around,
Ivan

lv2wdwrk wrote:This may well be my last post on this forum. I must have done something to make people mad because posts I have made in the last few days have been ignored.

I know I don't make fantastic projects and I don't buy old machines and restore them, but I input what I could when I felt it was appropriate. The last straw was when I posted about the band saw sale and got no response out of sixty some views and someone else posted and gets a thanks for the heads up. Yes my post got pushed way down, but not far enough down that people could not read it. I have PMed people and have received no response.

Another item that upset me, but I let it go, was when I responded to the birthday wish and it appeared that no one cared about the fact that my wife had broken her foot and was immobile. I did not expect a lot of sympathy but I did hope someone might at least ask how she was doing.

I might stick around in the background because I have gotten a lot out of this forum and enjoy the restorations and projects.

Hi Bob,

I have made more then a few posts on this forum, and many of them go unanswered. I realize that it is nothing personal and never worry about it. Hmmm... maybe it is personal! Hey you guys, quit ignoring me or else!!! Bob and I want more participation! Now get to it!

I really hate to wax so sentimentally, but sometimes it may be appropriate.

If we consider the members of this forum as a large family, all of the congratulations, the slights, the condolences, the ignored comments, the conversation changes (Hijacked threads), the agreements, the arguments, etc., etc.. are extremely similar to what occurs at any large family gathering. Especially if (as there are here) many conversations and thoughts going on at the same time. Considering that this Forum is is talking so many things at the same time, 24 hours per day - it's a wonder that more misunderstandings don't occur.

If feelings are hurt, during a family gathering, they will usually heal themselves at a later date. It often helps to receive a little help from another family member, of a friend.

The important thing to always remember in both scenarios (the family or the forum folks) is that mutual respect and love prevail. In the end (however 'end' is viewed) we tend to remember only the best, because that is easier than holding 'hurts'.

Okay, Family - Have at it!:D

Goodbye...