I apologize for coming here the other evening...
coppercoins
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I have bipolar disorder, as I am sure anyone here with two brain cells to rub together can see. Obvious. That brings me to my message, and thankfully to some, my last for quite a while here. I was in the lowest of lows the other day when I "retired" stating that I wanted everyone to leave me alone. I often find myself too much a fool to stay away from the keyboard when I should.
I am recouperating rather well from the wreck (thank you sincerely for the well wishes), still with some discomfort but no neurological damage or skeletal damage. As for muscular damage, that hasn't yet been determined. I am on codeine and an anti-depressant now, and they are harmonizing rather well. Little pain, and the mental black abyss has passed.
As for the cancer - it is "likely" cancer (a rather large area for a lint spot or simple scarring)...but has not been proven; that cannot be done without an MRI (my understanding going by medical advice). That cannot happen until after the beginning of the year because of health insurance problems. Whatever the results, I have quit smoking this week and am adding that to the list of things to work through, albeit probably not at the best time, and my doctor agrees. I'm still doing it though. No pats on the back necessary, I was stupid to be smoking in the first place.
As for my "retirement" - that is a reality, although I shouldn't have pulled it off with so little cooth. I apologize. I need to find the best way to shed a half million coins, and will do so as I am able. Fully half of them will end up filling the cash vault at the bank, as they were bags and lots that I had intended on searching - I have nearly ten thousand rolls worth that will become cash in my account to pay for lost time to all the problems I face now. The remainder will end up for sale in one venue or another. I'm not asking for anything here, and I'm not offering anything for sale yet. In my numismatic retirement, my time here will be greatly reduced, especially over the next month to two months. There are a couple of people here whom I am closer to that will receive updates they can share here for those interested. Please keep direct contact with me to a minimum, as answering may be slow to non-existant depending on how things are going. I hate not responding when asked, but am simply not able to right now - all things considered.
I will continue working in some diminished capacity in numismatics while I can, likely just in the web development end, where I can concentrate better and answer to only a handful of individuals. The second edition of my book will be published, there is already a contract in place on that. Any other endeavors I may have discussed here will likely not happen at this point, regrettably. I must concern myself with things that come first...my health and my family. If and only if both of those are completely taken care of can I attempt a full charge at coins again.
As for whether I return here and under what capacity I return...right now I am uncertain that I ever will, and if I do, I don't know how much I will be able to handle. Much more time to family, much less time to coins, and a sell off will probably curtail my interest substantially, although I will probably stop in from time to time considering I am able and not in too much pain from whatever treatments I now face.
This constitutes my last update, I wanted to apologize to those whom I may have brushed off earlier with my crass stupidity, so don't make haste to reprimand me for an off topic thread. This affects everyone who read my blather the other day, and it was posted in this forum. By default that makes this one on topic; anyway, I likely won't be around to read the reprimand anyway, so you'd be wasting your time. Likewise, PMs and other replies will not be seen. I am logging off (yes, really). I had an urge - a need - to come back and apologize and offer my words while in a more tolerable frame of mind.
I wasn't (and still am not) in my right mind, but I am a decent person over all and wanted to set things straight and at least take off on a good note. Thank you for your patience and sharing with me here over the years. I did indeed learn more than I shared, this I am sure of. I'll try not to be a complete stranger, even if only vicariously.
Above all...love your families. REALLY love them. Leave the coins for a rainy day, they really aren't that important. If you love your coins the way I did, your family will suffer. You NEVER know when your time with them will end, and I guarantee your time with your coins will end at the same time. All it takes is one good scare to pull everything into perspective...I hope NONE of you ever have to go through it. I'm finished preaching. You either get it or you don't. No amount of words will help beyond what I've already said.
Have a nice holiday season, and enjoy what you do. Life is too short to be a pain in the ass all the time...some of us insist on learning that the hard way.
I am recouperating rather well from the wreck (thank you sincerely for the well wishes), still with some discomfort but no neurological damage or skeletal damage. As for muscular damage, that hasn't yet been determined. I am on codeine and an anti-depressant now, and they are harmonizing rather well. Little pain, and the mental black abyss has passed.
As for the cancer - it is "likely" cancer (a rather large area for a lint spot or simple scarring)...but has not been proven; that cannot be done without an MRI (my understanding going by medical advice). That cannot happen until after the beginning of the year because of health insurance problems. Whatever the results, I have quit smoking this week and am adding that to the list of things to work through, albeit probably not at the best time, and my doctor agrees. I'm still doing it though. No pats on the back necessary, I was stupid to be smoking in the first place.
As for my "retirement" - that is a reality, although I shouldn't have pulled it off with so little cooth. I apologize. I need to find the best way to shed a half million coins, and will do so as I am able. Fully half of them will end up filling the cash vault at the bank, as they were bags and lots that I had intended on searching - I have nearly ten thousand rolls worth that will become cash in my account to pay for lost time to all the problems I face now. The remainder will end up for sale in one venue or another. I'm not asking for anything here, and I'm not offering anything for sale yet. In my numismatic retirement, my time here will be greatly reduced, especially over the next month to two months. There are a couple of people here whom I am closer to that will receive updates they can share here for those interested. Please keep direct contact with me to a minimum, as answering may be slow to non-existant depending on how things are going. I hate not responding when asked, but am simply not able to right now - all things considered.
I will continue working in some diminished capacity in numismatics while I can, likely just in the web development end, where I can concentrate better and answer to only a handful of individuals. The second edition of my book will be published, there is already a contract in place on that. Any other endeavors I may have discussed here will likely not happen at this point, regrettably. I must concern myself with things that come first...my health and my family. If and only if both of those are completely taken care of can I attempt a full charge at coins again.
As for whether I return here and under what capacity I return...right now I am uncertain that I ever will, and if I do, I don't know how much I will be able to handle. Much more time to family, much less time to coins, and a sell off will probably curtail my interest substantially, although I will probably stop in from time to time considering I am able and not in too much pain from whatever treatments I now face.
This constitutes my last update, I wanted to apologize to those whom I may have brushed off earlier with my crass stupidity, so don't make haste to reprimand me for an off topic thread. This affects everyone who read my blather the other day, and it was posted in this forum. By default that makes this one on topic; anyway, I likely won't be around to read the reprimand anyway, so you'd be wasting your time. Likewise, PMs and other replies will not be seen. I am logging off (yes, really). I had an urge - a need - to come back and apologize and offer my words while in a more tolerable frame of mind.
I wasn't (and still am not) in my right mind, but I am a decent person over all and wanted to set things straight and at least take off on a good note. Thank you for your patience and sharing with me here over the years. I did indeed learn more than I shared, this I am sure of. I'll try not to be a complete stranger, even if only vicariously.
Above all...love your families. REALLY love them. Leave the coins for a rainy day, they really aren't that important. If you love your coins the way I did, your family will suffer. You NEVER know when your time with them will end, and I guarantee your time with your coins will end at the same time. All it takes is one good scare to pull everything into perspective...I hope NONE of you ever have to go through it. I'm finished preaching. You either get it or you don't. No amount of words will help beyond what I've already said.
Have a nice holiday season, and enjoy what you do. Life is too short to be a pain in the ass all the time...some of us insist on learning that the hard way.
C. D. Daughtrey, NLG
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http://www.lincolncent.com
My numismatic art work:
http://www.cdaughtrey.com
USAF veteran, 1986-1996 :: support our troops - the American way.
The Lincoln cent store:
http://www.lincolncent.com
My numismatic art work:
http://www.cdaughtrey.com
USAF veteran, 1986-1996 :: support our troops - the American way.
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While I did not feel that you needed to apologize, it is welcome.
I will keep you in my thoughts, and prayers.
Man, I know that feeling all too well. Glad you're back!
Have a wonderful holiday with those dearest to you.
Hell, I don't need to exercise.....I get enough just pushing my luck.
coppercoins,
You're OK in my book.
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Good luck and Merry Christmas!!
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Thank You
SilverDollar
Dave
P.S. I've always enjoyed your posts... please hang around.
Please relaxe and take one day at a time. You'll beat this and come out the other side smelling like Roses !!
Keep that beautiful Wife of yours close by and don't be too much of a Man to not lean on Her shoulder for support.
I wish you the very best.
Doug
AL
You have been an awesome help to me and probably others. You have shown an amazing amount of patience when answering the most blatant of my rookie questions. I only wish that I had found your site (and this one) sooner. For months it was like I refused to turn on a light, bumped into furniture, and then cursed the furniture. I wish and pray for only the best for you.
Dennis
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Glad to see you on the boards!
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Good luck.
Happy Holiday's.
All the best to you. Keep a very positive attitude and please come here to the forum whenever you feel like it. We are all with you. Steve
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