Haven't been around for some time...I know, that's a good thing, innit?

Jstas
Jstas Posts: 14,842
edited February 2014 in The Clubhouse
Anyway, some of you have asked where I was and if everything was ok.

Well, quite a few of you, actually.

No, everything was not ok.

I don't want to over-share here but I also don't want to PM all the people who asked.

The past year has been really rough for me. The girl I was seeing for the past 5 years of my life was in the hospital this time last year. While she was there, I found out that she had been cheating on me. She was living with me too and taking advantage of that.

It took about 8 months to finally get her out of my face. In that time, I gutted my basement and started rebuilding it too.

I also had some legal matters regarding someone sending me threatening letters and harassing me with magazine subscriptions. He wasn't even harassing the right guy. But I had to go to court over it.

When things finally started looking up for me (met a new girl, got a stellar review at work, got a nice raise, so on and so forth) my grandmother passed the night before Thanksgiving.

Then the new girl I was seeing broke up with me on Christmas Day. Yes, you read that right.

Then the wisdom tooth surgery I had ended up having complications. I was in work a total of 3 days from December 20th to January 28th because of it.

I'm still dealing with fallout from all of it. Both exes are now stalking me too. fun.

I tried to pop in here from time to time but with all the horror that was going on, I had no time and I really couldn't talk about much of it anyway until it was all done and over with.

So sorry if I neglected anything for anyone. I did my best to tie up any loose business ends I had with anybody a long while ago. I'm pretty sure I got them all straight 'cause no one was complaining about me. Sorry if I worried anyone (I doubt it) and sorry if anyone feels that I ignored them.

Things are quieter now. Sometimes too quiet. Gets lonely living by yourself in house big enough to hold a whole family.

I'll try to be around more often.

The Polkfest is still happening too and we'll get more on that this summer.

Apologies to everyone that inquired about my well being and I didn't get back to. I'm pretty beat up but I'm still here, surviving...barely.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,786
    edited February 2014
    Hang in there dude. It will get better...
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,760
    edited February 2014
    Hey John, good to see you back here. You've certainly had your fair share of life is suck.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,695
    edited February 2014
    hang in there John we've all had our share of wacky women.

    Welcome back glad to see you here posting.
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  • pumpkinman
    pumpkinman Posts: 9,901
    edited February 2014
    I'm pretty beat up but I'm still here, surviving...barely.


    Wow !!

    Stating that you were pretty beat up is an understatement.
    As the old saying goes. You can't.........
    Well forget that I don't need to be banned. :wink:

    Best of luck in 2014

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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,867
    edited February 2014
    Wisdom teeth complications? If you had dry-sockets, I can empathize. I had both my bottoms turn dry after removal about 10 years ago. That's pain that you just can't function with. Nothing helps it, except clove oil. If that's the case, I'm sure you won't go near anything flavored with cloves for about 5 years.

    Hang in there. Eventually things will come around.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,465
    edited February 2014
    Glad to see things are looking up for you. Welcome back.
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  • bobsauto49
    bobsauto49 Posts: 973
    edited February 2014
    U know what they say about women, U can't live with them, and u can't shoot em! Just remember, she's not "one in a million", she's "one OF a million!"
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited February 2014
    Man, that's a lot of **** to shovel in a short period of time. Keep your head up man. I've had a couple crazies in my relationship portfolio so I feel your pain there.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2014
    Jstas wrote: »
    No, everything was not ok.

    The slightest little glitches in life and already you are complaining... :)
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,606
    edited February 2014
    You been gone bro?

    ;)
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited February 2014
    Glad to see you back, hopefully this year will be a better one for yeah. Sorry for all your trouble.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited February 2014
    I wish 2014 was shaping up to be a good year but it's been pretty crap so far too.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2014
    Jstas wrote: »
    I wish 2014 was shaping up to be a good year but it's been pretty crap so far too.
    We're only two months in, a lot can still change. Best of luck bud.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,014
    edited February 2014
    Nice to see ya still around John.

    I think your problems all started when you painted those flames on your tractor.....coincidence ? Hmmm...

    Anyway, dump the drama in your life asap with the girls and move on. Welcome back.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,337
    edited February 2014
    Wow John, that's a lot to take in reading it, let alone what it must be to live it..

    Best of luck John, hope the worst is behind you..
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited February 2014
    billbillw wrote: »
    Wisdom teeth complications? If you had dry-sockets, I can empathize. I had both my bottoms turn dry after removal about 10 years ago. That's pain that you just can't function with. Nothing helps it, except clove oil. If that's the case, I'm sure you won't go near anything flavored with cloves for about 5 years.

    Hang in there. Eventually things will come around.

    No, wasn't dry socket. It ended up getting infected. I was on Augmentin for almost a solid month. Still not quite right from it.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,014
    edited February 2014
    Jstas wrote: »
    Still not quite right from it.

    LOL....you were never "quite right".

    Think of that as a welcome back poke in the eye...lol !
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited February 2014
    After all that, there should be nothing but smooth sailing ahead John. But I don't care to go boating with you. I heave all over the place.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2014
    Really sorry to hear all that came down on you. This last year and even the start of this one has brought a lot of gloom and doom to many here. Myself included, but I can't compete with that, yet, and hope not to.

    I know what it's like to be F-d up for weeks on end on antibiotics though, not fun! But hopefully, you're on the mend. As for women, there will always be others. But that doesn't take away the pain or the betrayal.

    Stalked? That does not sound good. But I'm sure it will pass. Just look to what lies ahead!

    And then, there's always P-Fest. Which will undoubtedly be great! So hang in there and hopefully it will all fall in place.

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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited February 2014
    Face wrote: »
    We're only two months in, a lot can still change. Best of luck bud.

    Yeah but that doesn't necessarily mean the change will be good.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited February 2014
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Sorry your grandmother passed John. my condolences.

    Thanks, Sal. I'm actually glad she went when she did. She had been degrading due to dementia for a while and she was getting to the point where organs were failing. She passed in her sleep after a bout of pneumonia. I miss her but due to the dementia, she hadn't been her for almost 2 years. Death isn't really a positive thing but it's better that it went down that way than an alternative.
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  • scottyboy76
    scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
    edited February 2014
    Welcome back, good luck going forth.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited February 2014
    I hope your life lows are get better.Gotta get better from here.

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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited February 2014
    Welcome back! Hope things turn around for ya.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited February 2014
    Sorry to hear about the many woes and foes. You've had a tough stretch. I hope things on on the rise and I look forward to seeing you at Polkfest.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,676
    edited February 2014
    Think positive. You cant change the past BUT you can change the future. Things will get better.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited February 2014
    Welcome back! What a load of stuff to deal with. Hope things turn around for you in 2014.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2014
    Well. here's to hoping you have a better 2014. God bless Grandma.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited February 2014
    Hey John,
    It good to hear things are looking better and keep the faith. Maybe you need to make a trip for a couple days somewhere nice and quiet like Charlestown RI this summer. Our beaches are beautiful and far from over crowded we also have the Charlestown pond which is awesome for clams/quahogs and oysters. Can't get fresher than that! So relaxing too! If you think it is something you'd like to take advantage of let me know and I'll help arrange things for you. We have kayaks and a canoe for the pond and all the things you'd need to have a great time here. Friends of ours own a motel which is real nice and close to the beach.
    Just a thought
    Be well
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2014
    Hang in there John, you will come out the other side all the stronger for it.
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