|   Retro comps page updated and why I blow off your email | Jim Clark
Aug 13, 2002 2:09 PM | | Was able to get everything I'm aware of up on the page this morning. I will continue to do so as long as I am able. You can email me or post them here, I don't care.
I want to apologize for not acknowledging some comps sent my way recently, I did get them and will thank you personally as soon as I am able. I look forward to feeling good enough to listen to music. Yes, I 'm feeling that poorly.
Several of you have emailed me with questions, best wishes and such. It is appreciated and I wish I could respond to each one in the manner that I know I should. I don't want to shroud it in mystery but what's going on is basically a private matter. I don't mean to be rude but trust me, you don't want to hear it anymore than I want to talk about it.
I will say that it is not in any way contagious so you don't need to worry about touching stuff I may have sent you. It is an inherited condition that I've pretty much kept at bay with med's the past five years and recently was forced to change since they quit working. Suffice it to say, the new ones not only aren't working but making things a whole lot worse.
I post this for one reason only, I don't want people to think I'm blowing them off without a reason. Everybody has been very nice to me, a stranger, over the years and I would regret it if someone misunderstood my lack of response.
Regards,
jim clark |
| I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say our thoughts are with you ... | dbi
Aug 13, 2002 2:28 PM | | and we all appreciate what you are going through so no apology is necessary or expected. I hope you are soon well enough to come out and "play" again. Good luck with everything. We miss you! |
| Just take care of yourself... | Audio Girl
Aug 13, 2002 2:30 PM | | you are missed!
Mary |
| Hang in there Jim.. | Masonjar
Aug 13, 2002 2:33 PM | | I hope they find something that works for you soon!
best wishes,
Mason |
| You're in our thoughts. Hope you feel better <i>soon</i>! (nt) | Slosh
Aug 13, 2002 2:36 PM | | |
| Why are you reading this...go get well! | RPM
Aug 13, 2002 2:49 PM | | Well, in case you're still reading...I sincerely hope things aren't quite as bad as the tone of your post, it sounds frightening. I realized a while ago that I "talk" to people here at Raverecs far more frequently than I do my good "real-life" freinds and relatives, so Jim, I (we) consider you a freind and buddy, and hope that whatever this illness is, you'll get it under control.
Thanks for the update, be well, and talk to you soon. :-)
Rick |
| Take it easy, JC | allears
Aug 13, 2002 3:08 PM | | I hope things start to go your way!
Steve |
| Thanks for the post, Jim- best of luck with the situation... | PwrPopGuy
Aug 13, 2002 3:08 PM | | ...and hope you're back on track and feeling better soon. Thanks for posting the comps when you most likely didn't feel like even looking at a computer- it's very much appreciated. I sincerely wish you a speedy recovery.
RickH |
| Jimbo... | thepogue
Aug 13, 2002 5:09 PM | | I'm sorry to hear this things getting the best of you but I will pray for God's peace and a quick return to the best you can be...if you ever need to talk and need ANYTHING please write me at thepogue@yahoo.com
I'll give you my phone if you need to chat or need to get in touch. please don't hesitate to ask for whatever you need....we're here for ya bro.
Brudda Pogue |
| Gods speed Jim... | Joe B
Aug 13, 2002 6:00 PM | | Tia and I will keep you in our prayers. That's not just a platitude for us. Prayer works! :-) Hang in there Jim.
Joe B |
| Can I have yer meds??? | BryanE
Aug 13, 2002 6:13 PM | | Ohhh yer no fun anymore.
Even I can't kick a guy when he's down.Well,I'll make one exception.
So get yer sickly a$$ better and I'll be waiting here to trade barbs with ya.
YECH
health
the one thing money can't buy |
| Take care of you and yours Jim... | Chip_B
Aug 13, 2002 6:33 PM | | ...this is just a message board that matters very little in the overall scheme of things. Take care of your health and know that you have a whole lot of friends here that wish you well. I'll keep you in my prayers...and I mean that.
-Chip |
| Aww, jeez, Jim. | Finch Platte
Aug 13, 2002 6:40 PM | | I'm so sorry to hear of your condition. I hope you're able to find what you need to feel better, and
i soon.
Our thoughts are with you.
Gary |
| An Inspirational Speech. . . | pragmatist
Aug 13, 2002 7:18 PM | | Never,never,never,never,never,never,never,never,never,never,never,never,never surrender.
--Winston Churchill |
| Jim, so sorry to hear you're ill. Get better soon | DLD
Aug 13, 2002 7:19 PM | | Miss your wit and music knowledge but the important thing is for you to do everything you can to get better. You know all your buds here wish you the very best. We miss ya, again, get better soon. David |
| Viva Le Rock | J
Aug 13, 2002 10:15 PM | | Jim, there's not much I can add except to send my very best wishes & sincere hopes & prayers that you're able to gain some measure of relief, and soon. You're one of the good guys & don't you forget it.
Gabba Gabba Hey |
| Now <i>this</i> sucks hippo balls! Feel better soon, Jim XOX | Snowbunny
Aug 13, 2002 10:22 PM | | And whatcha talking about - <i>stranger</i>!?! Like Tricky Ricky, I also consider you a freind, Jim. Why I'll even go one step further and spell it correctly, my friend. ;-)
My heart goes out to you, Jim, honey. If there's anything I can do to lighten your load, you only need ask.
Now, more than ever, I appreciate all the work you do maintaining the Comp4Trade2 webpage. I don't know much about websites, but if there's anything I can do to help you maintain the site, until you're up and running again, please let me know. Even if its only a link on your website. I'm sure with the help of our friends here, I can figure it out.
There's been an empty spot on the board since you stopped posting Jim, and I look forward to seeing you back here soon. In the meantime, we'll keep your spot warm till you feel better.
Perservere, Jim. You <i>will</i> feel better one day. Promise.
Gabba Gabba Hey! (Is that right?)
Susan |
| Aw man! | chrisnz
Aug 14, 2002 12:54 AM | | That's really bad news Jim. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Look after yourself and get well ASAP.
Good to know I don't have to fumigate your comps ;-) Which reminds me that I owe you one and it's bound to be just the tonic you need!
Oh yeah, we're all strangers here. Some exceedingly so.
Best wishes, Chris. |
| My prayers are with you Jim | Over50
Aug 14, 2002 1:59 AM | | Hoping everything will get under control. Take care my friend |
| So where have YOU been stranger??? | Swish
Aug 14, 2002 4:19 AM | | Did I take too many BTO jabs at you? Glad to see you're back.
Regards,
Swish |
| Thanks Swish and | Over50
Aug 14, 2002 6:52 AM | | NO I love those jabs about BTO. I hear they are coming out with a dvd I might even buy one for you. |
| Hang on in there Jim....... | skewiff
Aug 14, 2002 4:12 AM | | It's got to get better in a little while, (stole that from Clapton).
Thinking of you.
Tony |
| This really does suck. Very sorry to hear this bad new Jim. :-( | Swish
Aug 14, 2002 4:31 AM | | As I grow older, more and more of my friends and family are having some serious health problems, and it's making me crazy. One poor guy just had surgery for a tumor on his thyroid, which they removed completely, then they found one on his stomach, so back to surgery. He should be ok, but it was frightening. He's a good friend and racquetball partner, and really takes care of himself. My sister was just in the hospital with a kidney ailment, and thankfully, it looks like she'll be fine. The worst is my wife's uncle, a truly great man, who is more like a father to my wife than her jackass of a dad ever was. He's in the advanced stages of Parkinson's Disease, and isn't long for this world. This will be very tough time for us.
My thoughts will be with you, Jim. Nothing we have is more important than our health. Nothing else matters so much when you're sick. And I certainly don't consider you a stranger, but a real friend. Sure we've never met, but that doesn't matter to me. If there's anything I can do, please let me know.
Regards,
Your friend Paul |
| Take care of yourself. | Stone
Aug 14, 2002 4:44 AM | | Hope you're feeling soon better. We miss your input on the board.
Stone |
| Hey Jim | JDaniel
Aug 14, 2002 4:47 AM | | My prayers are with you. Hang in there amigo, and take care of yourself so you can be up and running 100% soon. Remember, as the Doobie Bros. song says "Music is the Dr.".
Godspeed in your recovery.
JDaniel |
| Hang in there, Jim | Mr MidFi
Aug 14, 2002 5:22 AM | | You...a stranger? I think not, at least around here. Take care; I have great confidence that you will be feeling much better very soon. And if it doesn't conflict with your meds, pop over to the General Board and I'll be glad to buy you a cold one or three at the P&B. |
| re: Retro comps page updated and why I blow off your email | nobody
Aug 14, 2002 5:28 AM | | Just keep hanging in there. I've been through some medical stuff too with a genetic thing. I tried tons of different meds over the years until recently, within the last year, I finally found a new drug that actually works. So keep the faith, keep trying new things. Even if the solution to your problem isn't out there right now, it may be out there soon. Good luck and take care of yourself. |
| Hi Jim :)... | gonefishin
Aug 14, 2002 5:56 AM | | <i>Everybody has been very nice to me, <b>a stranger</b>, over the years and I would regret it if someone misunderstood my lack of response.</i>
You have brought many of us much joy...thru your enjoyment of music and thru your kindness shown here at AR. The respect and friendship many have given you, over the years, was brought upon yourself...by yourself. It was YOUR love for music and for the people here at AR that brought others closer to you.
Some of us may have actually met you at one time or another...others have not...many of us have only "talked" with you at this discussion board. To us, all the people at AR...you are many things...but a stranger, you are not.
Take care of yourself friend!
sincerely,
Dan |
| All I can do is wish you a speedy solution, Jim. Thanks. (n/t) | BarryL
Aug 14, 2002 6:02 AM | | |
| dude! | Rae
Aug 14, 2002 6:17 AM | | That royally sucks, Jim. A guy like you doesn't deserve to have these troubles (heck, nobody does (er, nobody as in no one; don't mean to imply that our friend nobody deserves to be ill)). As you can see by the number of responses to this thread already, your presence is sorely missed on the board. Keep us posted and we'll keep pulling for you.
~Rae |
| Hang in there, Jim. | Dave_G
Aug 14, 2002 6:31 AM | | We'll be thinking + for you.
Dave |
| Take care Jim | WStan
Aug 14, 2002 6:37 AM | | Hope you get back to normal really soon. Maybe you just need some fresh mist coming in off the ocean surf to wash some of the Midwest farm dust out of your system. Best wishes for your speedy recovery. |
| You are in my thoughts | kks
Aug 14, 2002 7:13 AM | | jc- of course we've missed your insightful reviews and humorous posts, but you do what you need to get well. You were my first friend on this board and you were never a stranger. Your kindness and generosity is what got me interested in exploring music again, not to mention my new found love of The Ramones!!! Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Sending positive thoughts toward Kansas...
Kim |
| Best wishes and a speedy recovery......... | unleasHell
Aug 14, 2002 8:04 AM | | You're the coolest guy on this board....
good luck! |
| Wishing you all the best.... | TinHere
Aug 14, 2002 8:21 AM | | For a speedy resolution. You've given much to many and it goes beyond music. |
| Sorry to hear it! | 2 channel
Aug 14, 2002 8:24 AM | | Hope all is well with you and your family, My family and I will add you to our prayer list!
GET WELL!!!!!!
2 |
| re: Retro comps page updated and why I blow off your email | Keith from Canada
Aug 14, 2002 10:17 AM | | Hey Jim.
Just came over from the HT and general board to wish you the best. Hope you get well soon and are back at 100%. |
| re: Retro comps page updated and why I blow off your email | RUSSIA
Aug 14, 2002 11:14 AM | | Hi Jim,
Basically the same story as Keith from Canada, I am Michael from Canada. I hope you get better, whatever that problem is that you are dealing with. All the best to you.
--Michael |
| Get Well, JC | ibelafn
Aug 14, 2002 9:51 PM | | Jim-
Very sorry to hear about the struggles you are going through. Prayers for a speedy resolution in acquiring the proper medication(s) and a quick recovery are on their way to Kansas from the Pacific Northwest. You are a big part of the reason that RR is a "special place on the web".
ibelafn (John) |
| Best wishes for a speedy recovery | Trin
Aug 15, 2002 1:44 PM | | From all of our lips to Gods ears... and with the loud mouths around here, I'm sure he's hearin' us :-D.
~Trin |
| Thinking healthy and healing thoughts in your general direction | DustyChalk
Aug 15, 2002 4:03 PM | | That's the closest I can come to praying.
Wow, nice to see such a overwhelming flow of love, here. I think you got more responses than the 9/11 post! |
| Yeah- get well from Idaho, too! | jb
Aug 17, 2002 11:46 PM | | |
| Just Got Back From Vac'n. TAKE U'R TIME, JIM...... | audiobill
Aug 19, 2002 6:54 AM | | Sorry to hear this, Jim.
Your RR buds are all hoping the best for u.
Time is of the essence -- take u'r time to heal.
Cheers,
Bill :) |
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