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Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« on: May 14, 2009, 10:38:40 PM »
To all the members,

One of our steady and most experienced members will be taking a leave of absence (a break). John (aka Bogstandard) has informed me that he will not be active much for awhile. This is NOT because of the board, members or staff but is for a health reasons not related to us. Due to that, he won't be as active... You may see him on reading from time to time and posting responses to threads. No need to flood his inbox with PMs.

He will be back in due time. :borg: Please be patient.   :med:

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« Last Edit: May 14, 2009, 11:37:18 PM by Brass_Machine »
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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence.
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2009, 10:41:49 PM »
Ok Boss. 10-4 over and out.

Bernd

P.S. will point the cuorious to this post.

P.S.S. can we put a "sticky" on it so it stays at the top while he's away? (good idea or not?)
« Last Edit: May 14, 2009, 10:44:16 PM by Bernd »
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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence.
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2009, 10:45:20 PM »
Ok Boss. 10-4 over and out.

Bernd

P.S. will point the cuorious to this post.

P.S.S. can we put a "sticky" on it so it stays at the top while he's away? (good idea or not?)

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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence.
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2009, 11:19:09 PM »
For whatever reason I trust it all goes well for Mr B. Standard.  :ddb:
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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2009, 03:58:43 AM »
Many thanks Eric.  :thumbup:

I let Eric do it to make sure it didn't come across as though it was something someone had done or said.

My ailment is not life threatening (unless boredom can be classed as life threatening), but super uncomfortable when I want to get from A to B or even stand up.

So because of changes to my medication in the very near future (next week), I will be no use to man nor beast for a while. When my abundant skin and bones get accustomed to it, I should be up and running again, but with a few reduced capabilities.

I will still be available to stick my nose in, and maybe answer a few posts, but please excuse me if they become rambling and meaningless. :doh:

I do like to stay in contact with people, so an email, PM, or even a skype call ( bandit175 ) will be much appreciated (please make sure it is only when available, you might wake me up while I am asleep at the keyboard otherwise), and as usual, visitors are always welcome, but you will have to take me as you find me, and you will have to pour your own coffee, rather than getting the waiter service you are accustomed to.

No sympathy or well wishing please, it will make me feel like I am on the exit ramp, rather than on the road to recovery.

Just keep smiling and get that humour going. :lol:

Bogs

BTW, only 9 to go to another milestone. :nrocks: :nrocks:


And still no damned fluffy bunnies!!!!!
« Last Edit: May 15, 2009, 04:13:23 AM by bogstandard »

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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2009, 04:04:10 AM »
Don`t care if it is well wishing......

Good luck with the repairs!  :thumbup:

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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2009, 04:54:57 AM »
...I can manage pouring my own coffee - I may even pour you your cup ;-)  :coffee:   
Take it easy, John. 


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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2009, 05:29:26 AM »
I will still be available to stick my nose in,

Feel free  :thumbup:

Take care John, you know where we all are when your ready.

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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2009, 06:08:04 AM »
Most of us are only a call, pm, shout away....

Don't be afraid.........to use em  :thumbup:
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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2009, 07:52:22 AM »
Don`t care if it is well wishing....

Seconded.  Get better.


Good luck with the repairs! 

I wonder if his doc is posting a thread somewhere on "fixing a Bogstandard"?
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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2009, 08:17:53 AM »

I wonder if his doc is posting a thread somewhere on "fixing a Bogstandard"?

I am sitting on a train bound for NYC... The guy next to me is looking like I am insane for apparently laughing at nothing. Thank God I wasn't drinking coffee!

:lol: :lol:
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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2009, 08:43:17 AM »
Well I still think he's skiving.................................

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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2009, 09:10:01 AM »
I wonder if his doc is posting a thread somewhere on "fixing a Bogstandard"?

I'm sure they are deciding wheather to go with "metric" or "imperial" fastners. :lol:

From what I understand Bogs is a mixture of both with a few BA and Witworth thrown in for good measure. :lol:

But I'm sure once they get it all sorted out Bogs will be ticking over like a fine running steam engine, :D

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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2009, 10:11:23 AM »
But will they get him in the workshop....you know what it's like over here  :ddb:
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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2009, 12:46:55 PM »
Nice humour gents, kicking a man while he's down and can't defend himself :lol:

Rebore, descaling and a bit of bone welding, plus of course the mandatory oil change, should see me good for a few more years yet.

Time for another skive nap.


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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #15 on: May 15, 2009, 01:59:18 PM »
What ?  No pickling ? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Rebore, descaling and a bit of bone welding, plus of course the mandatory oil change, should see me good for a few more years yet.

Time for another skive nap.


Bogs




   Ron



*fixed your quote  :borg:
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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #16 on: May 15, 2009, 02:26:08 PM »
Fair do's John.... You set yourself up for some things  :poke: 

Not long now and you'll look like this little fella  :borg:   :thumbup:

I'll still get over there in a few, give you a kick and see if any steam escapes!   :beer:


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I wonder if his doc is posting a thread somewhere on "fixing a Bogstandard"?

Now that's funny  :lol:



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I am sitting on a train bound for NYC... The guy next to me is looking like I am insane for apparently laughing at nothing. Thank God I wasn't drinking coffee!

And that..... Well, I am still laughing  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:


Oh.... Still laughing, I love that look you get when you laugh, really laugh loudly when you reading/listening to something in public.... Makes you feel a right numpty :lol:



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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2009, 04:27:15 PM »
Like everybody, I will be happy when he is patched up and better than before. I also laughed at the comments. I was left with a question. What is skype call ( bandit175 ) ?? :scratch:
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« Reply #18 on: May 23, 2009, 04:56:08 PM »
Hi Fred,

I haven't disappeared completely, but taking a rest from the shop as it is a little unsafe for me at the moment. Plus I only really answer things if I am feeling lucid enough.

Just to give you a little update. I had my final medication upgrade yesterday morning. When I awoke in the early hours of this morning, I was relatively pain free, and able to walk upright for the first time since last year, and that is taking me a bit of getting used to. The only side effects I am suffering is that I only have a few seconds notice of falling asleep, so it is a little unsafe for me in the machine shop at the moment. I am hoping that the sleep side effect will wear off as my body gets used to it, and hope to be doing a litle machining in a couple of more weeks. I still have scans and blood tests to go thru, and I hope that what is wrong with me is purely mechanical, and can be fixed with a bit of machining off and screwing together to make me a bit more rigid and stable.

Bandit175 is my Skype name. Just like the name you use on the site, you can use a name on Skype as well. So to contact me, all you have to do is open Skype and search for my name. That will then allow us to talk, and view if you have a webcam, free of charge.
Very few things are free any more Fred, Skype is one of the better ones. A mic headset costing a few bucks will get you online (mine was about 5 bucks), for a few more bucks you can use video in the call as well (about 8 bucks for the camera).

The world then opens itself up in front of you.


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« Reply #19 on: July 22, 2009, 04:15:35 AM »
I thought I would just add a little bit here.

My problems are a long term thing and now they have got my meds under control, I can live with it.

Unfortunately my wife is not too well at the moment, so all that was said above still holds, if I disappear suddenly for any length of time, it is personal issues, not board related ones.

In fact you might find I will be posting a lot more, I will be using my shop and this forum as a release valve.


John

 

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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2009, 04:24:43 AM »
Our very best wishes to both of you.

From both of us.....

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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2009, 07:19:49 AM »
All the best for you and yours.

I'm glad you'll still be around, I've only just started learning from you!

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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #22 on: July 24, 2009, 05:00:41 PM »
Unfortunately my wife is not too well at the moment,

John,
My apologies, I missed this earlier.

I sincerely hope Mrs Bogs is feeling better and please, both all of you (forgot Bandit)  ::)  , accept our best wishes.

Take Care

Dave n' Co

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« Reply #23 on: July 24, 2009, 07:36:11 PM »
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Rebore, descaling and a bit of bone welding, plus of course the mandatory oil change
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Re: Bogs will be taking a leave of absence (break).
« Reply #24 on: July 24, 2009, 08:14:39 PM »
My best wished to you both.