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Old 02-10-2020, 12:17 PM
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Its been awhile since I've posted. Been visiting but not as much as I want to. Had real problematic spinal cord damages and issues in last few years lots of hospital stays for long periods.


In between, at home, I am still repairing Gemini's for users. Of course only when I'm home from hospital! It gets hard when you spend ~5 months per yr of the last few in hospitals. When you're discharged the pain doesn't end, long term pain management makes everything difficult.



Anyway, it wont kill me, just make it difficult. Also making it difficult for me to repair users equipment. Many waiting for me to be released, with great patience. I thank them for this.


I had just repaired some Gemini equipment for Marc Aragnou (last month) and unfortunately had to tell Lars Hanson his G1 was too far gone from corrosion....next thing I know...Marc sends me a gift...a brand new ZWO ASI120MC-S camera, to say thanks.


Wow...out of nowhere! I absolutely cried! He just wanted to say thanks, I appreciate your work. His doing so makes all the struggles I've had worthwhile. Doing the Gemini repair work is good therapy for me but not always easy. To know its appreciated, like this, makes it so reinvigorating. Sure I get a buzz from helping others...Marc's gift increased that hugely.



So, I want to convey a big Public thank-you to Marc. I just cannot express my joy in such few words. Thank you Marc.



Of course a few pictures...I need to lose weight and clean my work area!
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Old 02-10-2020, 01:40 PM
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Hey Brendan,

Sorry to hear of your ongoing pain issues buddy, and I had defo noticed you hadn’t been around for a while.

But so glad to hear that you’re feeling somewhat better, and at least being out of hospital for the time being is a bonus.

And wow, wasn’t that a soooper nice thing for Marc to do! Good on yer Marc!

Great to see you back Brendan
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Old 02-10-2020, 02:48 PM
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So, I want to convey a big Public thank-you to Marc. I just cannot express my joy in such few words. Thank you Marc.



Of course a few pictures...I need to lose weight and clean my work area!
Marc also has recently helped my daughter launch her fledgling web-site and provided much needed technical assistance...all gratis.

Very kind of him.

I'll second his generosity! You are a legend Marc.
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Old 02-10-2020, 03:26 PM
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the thought but you do realise that if SWMBO comes across this thread this frog is in the dog house until the end of COVID?
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Old 02-10-2020, 03:41 PM
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Its just Magic to have people that care beyond themselves......I hope to pass it on as much as I can. Thanks Marc.
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Old 02-10-2020, 03:47 PM
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Wonderful Gesture .... well done Marc.
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