How is Alex doing

[leon]

Hi Guys,

It maybe that I have had a memory lapse, forgotten or just didn't hear about it, or anything else that might explain, "Where is Alex"

His last post was nearly 2 months 17th January, and he was a daily poster, so dose anyone have an answers please, thank you.

Leon

[Startrek (Martin)]

Hi Leon,
I messaged Glen last week asking about Alex as I know he keeps in touch with him at times.
Alex did reply to him so I guess he is ok
Maybe the last 3 months of bad weather up north has diverted his attention and desire to the hobby , nevertheless he was always up for a chat about anything, you know Alex.
Hopefully he gets back into the hobby as the weather has improved somewhat and joins in some discussions again
I’m sure he will at some stage

Cheers
Martin

[leon]

Thanks Martin, well that is good news at least, yes, I suppose he may have other things to attend to, it is just not like him, and has something to say about anything, and I mean that in good will.

Leon

[xelasnave]

Thanks for your concern Leon.

Just to let everyone know my situation.

I have not been well and not good company really and felt it best if I refrain from conversation as I suspected my contribution would not be worthwhile.

I have been bedridden for all practical purposes and so have nothing of interest to report.
I do look in here daily.

On the bright side I am feeling better than a month ago and trying to get back to normality and knowing my luck expect that all will be well by the time the weather improves.

alex

[Crater101 (Warren)]

Funny, but I only had a similar thought yesterday, realised that Alex was conspicuous by his absence. Pleased to hear that you're still keeping an eye on things Alex! Hang in there.

[Startrek (Martin)]

Hi Alex,
Glad your on the improve and thanks for your message
Yes the skies in the past 3 to 4 months have been terrible ( in most parts of Australia) can only get better into Autumn and Winter ( we all hope )

Best
Martin

[OzEclipse (Joe Cali)]

Hi Alex,

Sorry to hear you have been unwell but I am glad to hear you are improving. Look after yourself and we'll look forward to your return to normal levels of astronomy activity.

Joe

[floyd_2 (Dean)]

I was recently wondering about you too Alex. Glad to hear that you're on the improve mate. It would be great to have you feeling well enough to start adding to the threads here again.

[wavelandscott (Scott)]

Thanks for posting Leon, many of us were thinking of Alex…

Alex, so good to see your post!

[JA]

Keep well and good on you Alex

Best
JA

[leon]

Alex, thank you my friend for your response, I do hope you are back on track very soon, take care.

Leon

[glend (Glen)]

I had a message from Alex late today, advising he was opening up his observatory again. Sounds like he is back on his feet. Fingers crossed.

[leon]

Excellent news indeed, we do miss his contributions on IIS.
Take care Alex.

Leon

[xelasnave]

I would like to thank everyone for their concern and support.

I did open the observatory yesterday and as I had not been in there for some months feared the worst but happily there is no apparent damage although I have yet to see if things still work.

Because I have mostly been in bed and getting little exercise my legs are much worse and so fighting through the discomfort is a factor that I find somewhat demotivating.

The lump in my neck has grown and I get another scan next week but it seems there is nothing that can be done as I have had all the radiation that they feel is safe...however it is not causing discomfort fortunately and is not crushing my wind pipe.

Personally I think it may only be a blood clot...if it is only that I will get through..if it is cancer well that is another matter..my doctor basically says it is cancer and there is nothing that can be done and I find that disappointing...the main thing it does is demotivates me but I am getting on top of that.

I guess the real problem short term ( hour to hour) that slows me down is the discomfort with my legs...I set out to do stuff but find the legs just make it very hard to carry on...I feel however if I can must push harder they will improve.

But with no astro it is very easy to avoid getting out of bed.

Happily I can drive with no discomfort and find that driving my little red car something I greatly enjoy...it turned out to be a great purchase ( thanks again to Glen)
But too many cars and within the week the car I had left in Sydney will arrive bringing the number of cars here to 4 ...two unregisterd but I see no point registering all of them.

Just too much junk really.

I have been studying molecular biology via YouTube and even at that level find it overwhelming...the complexity of cells is extrodinary...but there are many excellent lectures on you tube which makes me realise just how lucky we are to have such a wonderful facility that enables a mug like me to enjoy some insite into all the amazing research in the field.

Thanks again for caring.


alex

[astroron (Ron)]

Fingers and toes crossed for you Alex.
I haven't been on here much so wasn't
aware of you missing and not on here either.
Keep on keeping on mate.
Cheers

[GrahamL]

Likewise Ron .

Whats your red car .. sporty and fast ?

[xelasnave]

Originally Posted by GrahamL

Likewise Ron .

Whats your red car .. sporty and fast ?

Mazda MX5 2 ltr. Convertible. ...faster than I care to drive it.

alex

[LonelySpoon (Neville)]

Glad you're on the move again Alex.

Um, studying molecular biology now?

Planning on making something?

Cheers,

Neville

[xelasnave]

Originally Posted by LonelySpoon

Glad you're on the move again Alex.

Um, studying molecular biology now?

Planning on making something?

Cheers,

Neville

Hi Neville...I find it interesting...the fact that they have come so far ...

alex

[GrahamL]

Originally Posted by xelasnave

Mazda MX5 2 ltr. Convertible. ...faster than I care to drive it.

alex

yes a friend has one .. often thought of getting an old beetle as i had a few when young ... haven driven his mazda must say its a lot of fun and pretty affordable for a sporty little car .