Farewell, Farewell.
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Topic: Farewell, Farewell.
Posted By: SteveG
Subject: Farewell, Farewell.
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 06:12
| Those who know me know that I'm visually impaired from macular degeneration and that has made my ability to have 'running' dialogs and discussions virtually impossible so it's with regret that I bid PA a found farewell and wish all its members good luck in the future. God knows, we all need it. |
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Posted By: Quinino
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 07:21
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Sad to know of your impairment, Steve. But, wait - I'm pretty sure there must surely exist one app to interact by voice with the computer so one can dictate the text and listen to the posts through the app, isn't there ? |
Posted By: Argo2112
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 07:53
| Sorry to hear that Steve. I have enjoyed your posts & musical insights. Maybe you can check in with us from time to time with some assistance. Until then be well. |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 08:04
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I'm sorry to hear this, Steve, I've enjoyed our Fairport musings. I thought also of Quinino's idea of using some sort of voice app. I know it must feel very discouraging. Thank you for your thoughtful posts that I've seen in just my short time here. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 08:28
------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Quinino wrote:Posted By: Chaser
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 08:28
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Really sad to lose a valued PA member and so sorry to hear about the difficulties you've been having. If you find a way to overcome it so you can stay on PA that would be great. If not, then I wish you well for the future and thank you for all the posts ------------- Songs cast a light on you |
Posted By: Tapfret
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 08:37
Yes. I sent a voice rec text to my sister-in-law where "as such" was recognized as "ass sex". That was a day That will live in infamy. Anyway, sorry to hear about your MD. Your positive reinforcement in the "I like your review" thread will be missed. Best of wishes. ------------- https://www.last.fm/user/Tapfret" rel="nofollow">  https://bandcamp.com/tapfret" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp |
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 08:41
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So sorry to hear of your trouble. It's a real shame that you won't be participating any longer. I wish you well for the future and whatever it holds. At least you stiill have the music... ------------- Soldato of the Pan Head Mafia. We'll make you an offer you can't listen to. http://bandcamp.com/jpillbox" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp Profile |
Posted By: Quinino
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 09:03
Don't thank me - I thank YOU for the fine input through the years ! Cheers, be well and enjoy the music  (and come back as soon as the technology evolves in a way to permit a better interaction)
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 12:24
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Oh Steve I'm so sorry to hear you'll be leaving. Seems like such a shame, and definitely a loss for the site. I seriously hope you find a way back here, and that you not leave forever. You make discussion very lively around here, that will be sorely missed. ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 12:48
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What a bummer, Steve! So sorry to hear about your condition and that you'll be leaving this site. Your presence has made this site better than it would be otherwise. Please find a solution for this. Hopefully the technology will improve so you can have more confidence in your voice regnition. Can't you just spell it out? Seems like less room for errors especially for words that sound similar. Do pop in for a visit now and again. -------------  https://rateyourmusic.com/~siLLy_puPPy |
Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 13:57
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Steve that is very sad to read. Your posts always were calming to read, especially in that horrendous steaming bowl of horse dung thread American Politics Thread, a total PA embarrassment...... I did not know of your vision problems and I hope you will be able to travel and enjoy some sights!! Remember.......Madonna, Lady Gaga, Parliament/Funkadelic are more prog than the Beatles will ever hope to be. Cheers my friend! -------------   
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Posted By: Squonk19
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 15:43
Steve - I'm very saddened by your farewell and the reason for it. I will really miss your valued and measured musical opinions and wisdom - all of which I've enjoyed and almost all have chimed with me too. You have brought much needed quality conversation to PA (definitely required over the last few months, given some of the posts from others) and it will be a lesser place without you. Your knowledge of the Strawbs has been a joy to read, and has helped rekindle my love for them too. All the very best for the future and hopefully it is au revoir and not goodbye. Prog on.....and on.....and on....   ------------- “Living in their pools, they soon forget about the sea.” |
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 16:41
Very sorry to see you go, Steve, and hope you can return soon. I would suggest that just because you can't see what you're typing, or being incapable of replying in a coherent manner isn't a handicap on this site. Some people have typed gibberish for years and remain on the forum. Mosh, for example. ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: Easy Money
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 17:02
Take care Steve, I hope you can come back. |
Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 21:03
See you again sometime on the riverbank, comrade. ------------- |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: December 26 2018 at 21:31
| sorry to hear this Steve. My mother had macular degeneration as well. She soldiered on as best she could but it definitely made things more difficult. Wishing you best of health and happiness. You will be missed here |
Posted By: Cylli Kat
Date Posted: December 27 2018 at 01:13
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Steve, Just when I'm getting a chance to get to know you, off you're going... Thank you for all your contributions. You will be missed. All the very best to you, grace and peace, Jim (Cylli Kat) ------------- [Insert Clever Phrase Here] |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 27 2018 at 02:03
ahh man so sorry to hear that. I didn't know. You will be missed. You are one the aces of the site, a true forum VIP, and were always damn good intelligent conversation. Music and otherwise. Take care of yourself and perhaps if there is some technology or programs out there to help that you might find it and come back to us before we start dropping out ourselves. For yeah man... good luck... we all are going to need it. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: December 27 2018 at 02:04
| So very sorry to hear that. Even if I am not around very often, l will miss you a lot. Hope you will find a way to stick around, though I realize it's easier said than done. In the meantime, sending you a hug and warm thoughts. |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 27 2018 at 02:09
------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: December 27 2018 at 02:49
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Steve. This is extremely sad. I know how debilitating MD can be, as my mother in law, who lives with us, suffers from it. I also know, therefore, that there is no easy "fix". Stay strong, my friend. ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: Rivertree
Date Posted: December 27 2018 at 02:52
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I'm sorry to hear that, Steve, take care ... ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Rivertree" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: December 27 2018 at 06:46
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Thanks to all for your warm wishes and kind regards. If I've learned anything its that those that love music also possess a love for humanity. We may not always see it but even the grouchy curmudgeon who displays a marked sense of fair play possesses it, we just have to look harder at times to see it in some people. Peace and best wishes to all.
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Posted By: Cosmiclawnmower
Date Posted: December 28 2018 at 13:22
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So sorry to see you go and all the very best for the future Steve. ------------- |
Posted By: AEProgman
Date Posted: December 28 2018 at 13:47
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Very sad to hear Steve and do hope you do choose to stick around as technology advances (that is if you choose to!). Since I am getting on in the years myself, I will leave you with a bit of humor of this Dr. Seuss take on The Golden Years. Since I think I have about half of these symptoms, I thought it would fit (if not, forgive me). Wish you the very best! The Golden Years have come at last. I cannot see. I cannot pee. I cannot chew. I cannot screw. My memory shrinks. My hearing stinks. No sense of smell. I look like hell. My body is drooping. I have trouble pooping. The Golden Years have come at last. The Golden Years . . . can kiss my ass. ------------- 
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Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: December 28 2018 at 14:54
 ------------- Soldato of the Pan Head Mafia. We'll make you an offer you can't listen to. http://bandcamp.com/jpillbox" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp Profile |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: December 30 2018 at 11:08
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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: December 30 2018 at 11:15
| Very sorry to see you go, Steve. Please take care. |
Posted By: jamesbaldwin
Date Posted: December 30 2018 at 16:29
------------- Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. |
Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: December 31 2018 at 06:07
Oh God. Not familiar with novel ophthalmological treatments but do hope VEGF injection or so should mitigate your impairment.  ------------- http://www.facebook.com/damoxt7942" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Davesax1965
Date Posted: December 31 2018 at 10:31
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Steve, I'm really sorry to hear it, the Forum will be a smaller place without you. Hopefully you can pop in from time to time. All the best and take care Dave ------------- |
Posted By: irrelevant
Date Posted: January 01 2019 at 07:49
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Man, that sucks. I enjoyed your featured albums threads. Your contributions were positive, your absence won't be... Take care man. ------------- https://gabebuller.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - New album! http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385 |