[sdiy] An apology

[Magnus Danielson]

Hi Tim,

Again life has shown that it can mess with those having the best of 
intentions. Hope you get well soon and you get more functional over 
time. Welcome back.

Cheers,
Magnus

On 05/03/2017 06:01 PM, 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
>
>