[sdiy] An apology

[Tim Ressel]

Hi,

So far you've all been very kind with your responses, far more than I 
deserve. Many thanks.

For those into Eurorack, check out the new releases by AntiMatter and 
Synthrotek. I've been doing design work to pay the rent and some of 
these new modules are my designs. Jeph and Steve have been keeping me 
afloat during my recovery by throwing work my way. I could not have made 
it without them.

--tim


On 5/3/2017 9:01 AM, Tim Ressel wrote:
> Hello friends,
>
> I say friends knowing I may not have many left. I have been out of it 
> for many months now, during that time I have treated some folks very 
> badly. I am so very sorry for my behavior and hope that I can earn 
> their forgiveness. At the very least I can make them whole, and that 
> is what I am endeavoring to do now.
>
> You may be wondering what happened to me. I had emergency surgery last 
> year to remove a pesky organ that up and died. After that I got 
> addicted to the pain meds. After kicking that addiction I fell into 
> the bottle. Alcohol helped me sleep, as my joints all ached after the 
> pain med episode. So I got help to kick the alcohol. Those two things 
> (I guess), plus generally poor outlook and a Portland winter, led to a 
> big bout of depression, which I am being treated for. Meanwhile, life 
> without a gall bladder is not the cake walk they promised. I continue 
> to have, um, episodes.
>
> This is not offered as an excuse. I do not seek sympathy or a free 
> pass. I just thought telling my story would help folks understand. I 
> did not abuse people out of spite or malice.
>
> That being said, Circuit Abbey is still alive. I am in the middle of 
> raising funds to re-run products to fill orders, and shortly with a 
> little luck release some new stuff.
>
> To the people I have wronged: Please accept my apologies and please be 
> patient a little longer. I will get to you soon.
> Life is a funny thing. To quote Auntie, " But how the world turns. One 
> day, cock of the walk. Next, a feather duster". I am trying to find 
> the strength to rise above it and get back to having fun and making 
> modules.
>
> --Tim
>
>

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--Tim Ressel
Circuit Abbey
timr at circuitabbey.com