[CaliaMoko]

If you've noticed I've been mostly absent for awhile...it's been a distracting stretch the past several months, with a string of family health issues, which (I hope) are drawing to a close--or at least slowing down. My daughter's cancer (beginning last summer; treatment recently completed, for now), putting my mother in memory care in November (she's doing quite well there, surprising--and delighting--me), and my dad's series of heart attacks, beginning in January (he had a pacemaker installed last Wednesday, so I hope those are over now).

Once Dad is recovered and I don't have to spend so much time at his place (I don't have much to do there, but there's no internet, so I just practice, read, and write), I'm hoping I'll be able to spend more time here again.

I feel as if I know many people here, after interacting with you for a couple years. So I miss having you around when I can't spend time reading the posts and listening to the music. So, I'm writing to you here, just to feel a bit connected.    I have been dropping in briefly once in awhile to listen to a song and write a brief response here and there. Now you know why it hasn't been more....

Vicki

PS: By the way, every time I post a new message, the system gives me an error, misleading me to believe it didn't post. I no longer post it again, but I'm just mentioning it in case no one knows about the glitch? I think it's happening to other people, as well, as I often see the same post twice in a row.

[Katie Wilson]

Hi Vicki sounds like you've had a rough time of it lately , hopefully things are on the up - you've always been so helpful to me .
Love and hugs Katie xxx

[redrhodie]

It sounds like you're over the worst, Vicki. It sounds like it's been awful. I can imagine, unfortunately. I really hope everyone gets much better soon.

Thanks for the reviews you've managed. I totally understand if you can't, so don't worry about it. I look forward to being able to review something of yours. Hopefully you'll get a chance to record something soon!

Lynn

[Vintage54]

  Hello Vicki,

     Life has certainly tested your resolve, glad to hear things are on an upward curve. You're a valued member of this community, a stalwart, and your comments on other people's work are second to none. Good to hear from you again.

                            Welcome home.
                                 Vintage54

[PaulAds]

Hi Vicky

We all miss you, I’m sure (I know I do)  but understand you’ve got a lot going on right now. You’re strength and positivity is quite something.

I’ve been really busy of late too...but I’m still confident we’ll get our collab done in time for the drum challenge competition 

Paul x

[Skub]

Yo Vicki,good to hear from ya! 

It sound like life is settling down a bit for you and your family,I'm sure you'll welcome that!

Family comes first,so everyone completely understands why you've had to prioritize.

I sometime get the error message when trying to post,but it usually only happens when posting from my phone.I also get an 'unsafe connection' sometimes when logging in via the phone. Maybe just wrinkles to be ironed out from the forum upgrade. @tone

[Paulski]

Hi Vicki

Nice to hear from you - hang in there.
You're sorely missed but I'm sure things will turn around in your world.

Best
Paul

[Jenna]

Miss you, girly! Don't forget to take care of you, too. Hugs!

[pompeyjazz]

Good to hear that things are turning the corner for you in the right direction Vicki.

[adamfarr]

Great to hear that things seem to be less bleak, hope so, that's a lot to deal with for anyone.
Look forward to seeing you whenever you want and can!
(and I haven't forgotten what I promised to look at - I had a few ideas while out in the hills the other day...)
Best wishes
Adam

[Viscount Cramer & His Orchestra]

Hope to see you back in full flow soon then Vicki. Not that I've been on here much myself lately and that's without having had to deal with what you've been going through!
Your positive outlook and energy are an inspiration.
All the best.

[cowparsleyman]

Vicki, you were one of the first people that listened to my first song when I joined earlier this year, I was very humbled by that, and you were very welcoming, thanks

Glad that things are looking a little brighter, do keep us updated.

cpm

[dasntn]

Hi Vicki

you've been through some really tough times, but it does sound like you are coming through that stage which is a relief.
Glad to be part of a forum that offers it's members such a lot of support, in so many ways

cheers
Dave

[tone]

I sometime get the error message when trying to post,but it usually only happens when posting from my phone.I also get an 'unsafe connection' sometimes when logging in via the phone. Maybe just wrinkles to be ironed out from the forum upgrade. @tone

I get the error too sometimes... I'm still looking into it - it's really odd. Rest assured I'll hunt it down and set my dogs on it in the end. It's just a matter of time!

Nice to see you on the boards Vicki, and glad life is easing up on you a little. Sounds like you've been through some very tough times. You've earned many years of easy living when the dust settles IMO.

[CaliaMoko]

See, that's what I'm talking about. This forum is one of the most supportive environments in the universe. Makes my life better.

Next I need to get out and partake of a little public performing. That always gives me a boost. And it's been awhile.

Thank you, all you wonderful people!