Long overdue

[Capt. Bo of the WTF co.]

It is time to take responsibility for my actions. I must take this oppotunity to make a full and sincere appology to all for my past actions. I will not make excuses, but it is important to me that all my freinds and acquaintences here understand my situation. For those I have attacked and spoken rudely to, I wish ask your forgiveness.

For the past two years I have been adjusting from working man to invalid to college student. During this time I have recieved several prescriptions of various pain meds, none of which I can continue. These have caused extreme highs and lows and have certainly influenced my behavior. Yesterday I decided that dealing with the pain is prefferable to dealing with the side effects, and so I just dumped the last bottle of Vicodin at the pharmacy disposal box. I hope this helps in my daily behavior, as I have turned into a "Jekyl and Hyde" personality that really isn't who I am inside. Bear with me as I re-adjust to as normal as I get.

Yours.. Bo

[Red-Handed Jill]

Well, since the rest of us walk on water, we'll somehow find it in our hearts to be forgiving...

No worries - you should know you have friends here and we all go through difficult patches from time to time.

Good luck getting off the pain meds - have had to do that myself.

[Zephaniah W Nash]

Brother, if I can quit smoking -- and stay married -- you can kick pain meds.

Tell you what, when needed, just type up a random attack and aim it at me. It may make you feel better, and my feelings aren't easy to hurt. Just, y'know, keep it above the belt, metaphorically speaking.

Best of luck to you, my good thoughts are with you.

[Capt. Sterling]

Damnation does this mean we have to cancel the keel hauling we were planning?

Wish ye well, I do as always. Ye have been a great help to me and my crewe!

[Silkie McDonough]

Funny, I liked both Jekyl and Hyde.

Since I was not attacked I guess I liked you anyway.

Best of luck to you and your efforts. I hope you can find a way to ease the pain that works for you.

[Ransom]

I don't think any of us on this forum would claim to be perfect. We all have our "days."

Good luck to you on your endeavor.

[JohnnyTarr]

God Speed Bo. If you ever need help we are here for you mate.

[blackjohn]

I was thinking about this thread, and in a flash I saw the old salt from Master and Commander there in my mind, with H-O-L-D F-A-S-T tattooed on his fingers. When it gets tough... hold fast.

[Rumba Rue]

Take care friend, we are here for you.

I know well about the effects of medications and certain ones can make my evil twin 'skippy' come out....

[Capt. Bo of the WTF co.]

Thank you all for the understanding and support. Don't worry, I will not turn into a softie, just need to stop and think before I react and make certain my sharp toungue and quick wit are with me to make intelligent responses rather than being an adolescent raving idiot. I just have to get my mind back in tune with my spirit. Meds can kill that in a person huh?

I will remain the asshole that we all know and despise, but I need to get better at it!

I survived my youth, my daughters' death and a world of other crap, this will be a walk in the park, just gotta do it.

Bo

[lady snow]

best wishes being sent your way, capt.bo

i. personally, don't like narcotics and only take them if i REALLY need tham (and maybe not even then) i found out the hard way, or the easy way, that i can't take vicodin. twas not a pretty picture. we're all here for you bo

[Merrydeath]

I had the prescription for it from my surgery, but since I am sensitive to meds anyway, I stuck to the ibuprophin. I have a friend who is tremendously addicted to them. I think she would sell herself and kids to get more.. and she made mother of the year at her kids school.. just goes to show what they can do..

carry on, Bo.. and I feel better knowing you are taking care of #1.

[Capt. Bo of the WTF co.]

Thanks Merry, but I'm really takin care of the family. If it were just me II really wouldn't care much, but they shouldn't have to live with these nasty little side effects. I am happy to report that I am not having too bad a time of it. I don't crave the drug, but the pain is really making itself known, along with those other old injuries I ignored being the "macho" guy on the job sites. ("Nope... didn't hurt" & keep working)

I'll pay for those I'm sure. The worst part right now is insomnia. I could count the hours I've slept on my hands and not use all my digits. Not good for the studies, but this too will pass. Thanks again to everyone, and Sterling, keep that keel hauling on the menu, sounds like fun!

Bo

[Capt. Bo of the WTF co.]

Thanks Merry, but I'm really takin care of the family. If it were just me II really wouldn't care much, but they shouldn't have to live with these nasty little side effects. I am happy to report that I am not having too bad a time of it. I don't crave the drug, but the pain is really making itself known, along with those other old injuries I ignored being the "macho" guy on the job sites. ("Nope... didn't hurt" & keep working)

I'll pay for those I'm sure. The worst part right now is insomnia. I could count the hours I've slept on my hands and not use all my digits. Not good for the studies, but this too will pass. Thanks again to everyone, and Sterling, keep that keel hauling on the menu, sounds like fun!

Bo

[Black Syren]

Bo you have never been rude to me..in fact just the opposite. as everyone has already said what else are friends for other than to help each other thru the good times and the bad. If you have need we are here for you...including me.

Big Hugs,

Syren

[Merrydeath]

gets in a few hugs of her own, making Bo into a lass sandwiche..

[Red Cat Jenny]

Bo. It's cool..we're yer mates...we're here