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To all of those of you to whom I owe gaskets and sockets

Postby gwlreno on Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:38 pm

I know it's been a long time since you sent me your stuff, and in some cases payment up front, and I feel terrible that I've taken so goshawful long to get these jobs done. But I do feel I owe you all an explanation for the delay.

Almost two month ago I contracted a real nasty case of bronchitis and at the same time was diagnosed with COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A week or two after that my sister-in-law who has been living with us for the last 8 or 9 years and has been fighting breast cancer for the last three years was discovered to have had the cancer spread from her breasts to her bones, her back and her brain. Following this it became necessary to put in a skilled nursing facility where she remained until her passing away in the morning of Saturday Sept. 21.

Since then we have been up to our eyeballs making all the arrangements, helping people come here from out of state, etc. etc.

As a result of all this I haven't had a moment to even think about signal jobs, and deeply and sincerely
apologize for the delay. I'm going to do my best to get going on all of the jobs that have backed up and hopefully get these jobs turned out within the next two or three weeks. As many of you know, I'm only home on the weekends so I don't have nearly the time to devote to signals as I would if I were retired, but that's not going to happen anytime soon.

I will offer this-If any of you feel that the wait is unacceptable, please let me know and I'll return your items and refund any money that's already been paid, 'for those of you that are willing to wait, I want to thank you for your patience and understanding.

I'm afraid that's about the best I can offer.

Thanks,
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Postby 3liteguy on Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:30 am

Gordon, I'm very sorry to hear about your situation and the passing of your sister-in-law. Hopefully they were able to make her last days relatively comfortable at the assisted care facility. I hope too that you are on the road to recovery. I don't think anyone could fault you for delays.

Hang in there and get well soon.
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Postby SignalLab on Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:35 am

Gordon, my sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Hopefully you will be able to get back into signals soon, as that will be a sign that recovery has begun! :thumbsup:
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Postby SignalFreak on Mon Sep 30, 2013 6:10 pm

Very sorry to hear that, Gordon. Our thoughts are with you!
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Postby jab8356 on Mon Sep 30, 2013 6:41 pm

Gordon, I am so sorry to hear of all that happening to you and your family. No one should fault you for this. Your work is worth the wait anyways!!! :thumbsup:
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Postby EPAC-EPIC-MARC on Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:20 pm

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family Gordon! :hello:
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Postby signalstand on Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:31 pm

Hey Buddy you know you have a lot of friends here and thanks for sharing with us. Most all of us here are pretty understanding and you let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Hang in there and know you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers

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Postby somuchtoseeanddo on Tue Oct 01, 2013 2:16 am

Gordon, you are such a great guy. I will be praying for healing for you and for comfort over the loss of your sister-in-law. Feel free to call if you need anything. So sorry about these tough events in your life.
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Re: To all of those of you to whom I owe gaskets and sockets

Postby Crunge98 on Tue Oct 01, 2013 4:46 am

Gordon
Im sorry about your loss. No hurry here, since I still owe you a measurement also :Phil:
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Postby Canuck_in_TX on Wed Oct 02, 2013 2:51 pm

Sad to hear. My condolences. :sad:
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