SimonD
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Hi guys, I know it’s been a while, but I’ve decided to start selling my stash, I have posted details in a couple of other, relevant, categories in the forum so I won’t elaborate here. I just wanted to thank all those that helped me through a really difficult time in my life. The generosity of those sparing their time and keyboard strokes on my endless enquiries will never be forgotten. And thanks Bobby for providing such a great website for us to ply our plastic addiction.
I’m still battling health issues and it (the big C) hasn’t got me .. yet! But pain and fatigue issues from medication has made it almost impossible for me to hit the mancave.
so all the best to everyone, I hope you’re all well. Maybe someday this old body can recover and I get my mojo back and I’ll pester you all again. But until that happens I’ll bid you adieu and good luck and health to all.
you Aussies come and grab a bargain. Lol
__________________Cheers, Simon. On the bench: Tamiya 1:32 F-4J Phantom "Marines"Tamiya 1:32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIe
geoffih
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Posted 1571655255
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Sorry to hear your news Simon I suppose once the fun of building becomes less due to ill health/pain there is no point keeping a stash etc. Hope you stick around on the forum and maybe enjoy some of the guys builds vicariously, whatever you decide all the best for the future. Geoff.
__________________ On the bench - Academy 1/72 F-8 Crusader
SimonD
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Posted 1571656396
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Thanks Geoff, yeah I’ll keep the tab open and have a bit of a look around, you never know, might get me itchy again.
__________________Cheers, Simon. On the bench: Tamiya 1:32 F-4J Phantom "Marines"Tamiya 1:32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIe
TedUSA
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Posted 1571759686
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Simon, Thank you for communicating here. So Sorry to hear about the health issues. I've had three rounds with cancer and I go today to see if more cutting/treatments are in order. I wish you the best in all things. Due to my health issues I have reduced my stash way down. I have not been on my bench in many weeks for more than a few minutes. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Ted Ladd USA
__________________ Ted pinterest pg. of scale models/dioramas: http://www.pinterest.com/intrstinpintrst/awesome-scale-models/
SimonD
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Posted 1571764854
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Thanks Ted, good luck with your treatment mate. It‘s not much fun is it? And thanks for your input over the trip, you’re always great with the encouraging words for everyone here. I’m sure it’s appreciated by all.
__________________Cheers, Simon. On the bench: Tamiya 1:32 F-4J Phantom "Marines"Tamiya 1:32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIe
M.Brindos
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Posted 1571772703
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Simon! I've been missing your presence on here, my friend. I'm sorry to hear about your health, mate. I'll pray for you and a return to better health and maybe the big man will listen. I'd love to just have your input around here. I miss it a lot. For now, try and feel better. Don't give up on living just yet, old man. I'm here for you.
SimonD
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Posted 1571781545
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Hi Mike, thanks mate, yeah I’ve missed being here too I think about the hours spent toing and froing here, good times.
I‘ll certainly jump in here again from time to time and have a look. I hope everything is going well in your world mate.
Maybe one day I’ll finish the Tamiya Spitfire that’s still sitting on my bench. Lol
__________________Cheers, Simon. On the bench: Tamiya 1:32 F-4J Phantom "Marines"Tamiya 1:32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIe
M.Brindos
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Posted 1571800298
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Please, don't be a stranger. Make sure you let us know you're not yet expired. Why isn't that Tamiya Spitfire building itself? I've heard that's another good one that practically does. Lol
alainvandenbosch
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Posted 1571808501
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Hi Simon, You probably don't know me as I'm only a member since december of last year. But I just want to let you know that I wrote this little message to send you some good energy to help you trough these difficult moments. Also sent a little message high in the sky for you.
__________________Alain Les Éboulements, QC, CANADA
SimonD
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Posted 1571819071
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Thanks Alain keep building my friend and I’ll pass the baton to you. Enjoy yourself here it’s a great place to hang as you’d know by now. And Mike? I thought I did reply but yeah I’ll stick around a bit. That Spitfire does build itself but dang if it hasn’t gone on strike with me.
__________________Cheers, Simon. On the bench: Tamiya 1:32 F-4J Phantom "Marines"Tamiya 1:32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIe
geofftaylorswf
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Posted 1571920602
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Simon I really feel for you. So sorry that you have decided to give the hobby up, but only you know how you feel. I wish you all the very best and really hope that at some time in the future that you will feel well enough to return to the hobby with hopefully even more enthusiasm for it. Geoff.
Kit'n'Kaboodle
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Posted 1572093630
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Simon, I'm really sorry to hear of your health issues. I have all kinds of aches and pains, but they all fall into insignificance compared to what you've been and are going through. I do hope you recover well enough to get back into that mancave of yours. Meantime take care of yourself.
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Steve Chesson
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Posted 1572300641
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Mate, I wish you all the very best and look forward to you getting back in the man cave soon!