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Colo Springs CO

Hello all growers! For those that remember who I am, sorry to drop off the face of the planet for so long. Those who don't know me, I am one of the two first growers to experiment with AG propagation ( G is the other...hi G!)

I've not been myself for quite a few years now, but I am not dead! I've discovered that I'm simply just a diseased and imperfect grower. My personal growth (as well as my growing) has been hampered due to the progression of my health. I have never had medical insurance, so I never went to a doctor, until growing and life itself became impossible. After months of blood tests, doctor visits, anti-depressants which had no effect, and medical bills which itself might kill me, I finally have an answer to what is wrong.

I have two diseases... one is Cushing's Disease, an adrenal gland disease which is rare, but causes physical fatigue. the other is Narcolepsy, a chronic neurological disorder. This causes mental and physical fatigue. Without going into details, lets just say I can relate to how the zombies must have felt in "Dawn of the dead".

10/4/2006 2:48:23 PM

Colo Springs CO

I'll need surgery for the Cushing's Disease eventually, hormone shots, and 8 to 18 months of further medical care. For the Narcolepsy, I'm now on Provigil (200 MG), Dilantin (an anti-seizure medication), and Lexipro (20 MG antidepressant). I remember now what it is to feel "alive" again, although I'm still a long way from feeling "normal".

My point here... life is as short as the growing season seems. If anyone reads this who may be in a similar non medical insurance situation and think you may have a health problem, even a small one, GO TO THE DOCTOR! Worry about your bills later... don't worry about your health later! If you fail to heed this warning, you may miss out on your best growing seasons of your life, just as I did!

... The Madman Is Back!

10/4/2006 2:48:35 PM

Newcastle England

hi madman,what a great view on life mate.we might pay a lot of tax here in the uk,but the nhs is free and keeps us alive.sounds like youv'e been through the mill lately,but welcome back to the land of pumpkins.peter

10/4/2006 3:00:50 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

I have heard about you, Welcome back MadMan!!!
We need another judge at our weighoff at Jareds. You are welcomed to be that final judge! An experienced judge and you definetly qualify. We would be honored!!! I hope all goes well with your health Mark. Let me know if we can do anything for ya!
We have been growin BIG.....well not me...lol Hope to talk with you soon.
Gary

10/4/2006 3:18:01 PM

Colo Springs CO

Hi Gary... I'd like to get more info on the Denver weighoff... I had a horrible season too, nothing large again... I am feeling well enough now to attend our weigh off's and I'd like to meet all the new growers. Up until today, I had no plan to even do anything with my 2 largest fruits.

10/4/2006 3:22:56 PM

Nice to see you back. Clonearado Springs, I like it!

10/4/2006 3:23:10 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Madman, go to
www.coloradpumpkins.com
Yes we have a new website with details......Ill email you and lets chat tonight after I get home from bowling around 6:30 PM. I may have a cutting or 2 - 1204 kline, 1233 Reiss, 911 Holland, LongBeard has a 1173 macari (large and beachballish). Weighoff is Oct 14th James and others are coming up.

10/4/2006 4:44:06 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Ooops

www.ColoradoPumpkins.com

yo

10/4/2006 4:46:35 PM

Liverpool , England

Yaaaaaaaa madman.....How ya doin' Marc? I've been hidden away myself for a while. Good to see ya back man.

10/4/2006 4:59:27 PM

No Place Special

welcome back!!!!

10/4/2006 6:13:42 PM

Welcome back Mark

Frank

10/4/2006 7:05:28 PM

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Hey Marc, great to hear your back.

Eddy

10/4/2006 7:18:44 PM

Cincinnati,OH

We missed you Marc

10/4/2006 7:38:00 PM

[email protected]

Welcome home Marc.

10/4/2006 8:09:58 PM

Napa Valley, CA

Missed ya Marc........welcome back !

10/4/2006 8:19:36 PM

Long Island,New York

Welcome back Marc....its just not the same w/o you. Normal is over rated

10/4/2006 8:27:39 PM

Colorado

welcome back marc! hope to meet you at the weigh-offs!

10/4/2006 8:44:59 PM

Carrollton, Ga.

Welcome back Man, glad to hear you are doing better.
Doug Adams
Jn. 3:16

10/4/2006 9:12:24 PM

Pumpkintown, SC

Welcome back Madman. Long time no clone?
G, what do YOU know about normal ;.)
And welcome back Alun. Where you been?

10/4/2006 9:18:01 PM

Hensler North Dakota

Welcome back :)

10/4/2006 10:11:06 PM

[email protected]

Welcome back Marc! While you were away we cloned G and found out that two heads are not better than one! lol.. Just kiddin G!

10/5/2006 6:30:54 AM

Ohio

Welcome back Mark! I always liked your input on the boards.

Bahahahaha @ G!!
Rock, I always thought his one ugly mug was enough,LOL. I Love ya G-Man!(not)

Brooks

10/5/2006 8:57:47 AM

Grants Pass, Oregon

Welcome back Marc, its good to hear from you again..

Cary or you might remember me as polka dot

10/5/2006 9:30:07 AM

Roanoke Il

glad to see your back on track marc hope things go's beter for you in the future.

10/5/2006 9:43:29 AM

Kuna, Id.

MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARK, I took a few years off myself. I came back to find most the names I no longer know.
I had a friend who bought a horse from CO. it also had Cushing's, this was just a few years back..............
Makes me wonder if your mad science has forced you into wanting a half horse half man helper, someone who can eat the weeds and fertilize all at the same time.
Take care buddy.
Ken

10/5/2006 9:43:49 AM

ordinary,VA

Marc
so good to see you back at-em.
good to talk to you in chat last night!
by the way thanks for the great bubble you sent
me few years back!!
hang in there Marc!

10/5/2006 10:04:26 AM

Minnesota([email protected])

Welcome back Mark.

10/5/2006 11:06:23 AM

Minnesota([email protected])

Sorry.... I meant Marc.

10/5/2006 11:06:48 AM

Pocatello ([email protected])

Wow! Madman and ocrap (fellow Idahoan) back in the same thread? Good to have you both back! And please take care of your health!

10/5/2006 12:21:45 PM

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Marc & everyone else....A medical issue with NO insurance is a bitch. But consider all the folks who DO have insurance & still ignore the signs all because they're AFRAID to face the scary facts they don't want to hear.

10/5/2006 1:12:07 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Yea Tremor that would be me, but what bothers me is the old saying is a technician is like a Dr, hes supposed to take out one more problem then he put in!

10/5/2006 2:57:42 PM

Utah ([email protected])

Madmaaaaaaan! Glad you are back amongst the living.

10/5/2006 7:17:27 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

Great to hear from Ya Marc! You even got Kenny ad ALun to show up! Yikes!

10/5/2006 8:30:24 PM

Colo Springs CO

It's really good to hear from everyone, thanks for the nice welcome commitee from everyone! You all are family to me... I look forward to chatting with everyone again!

Tremor has a point... please everyone... take care of yourself first, pumpkins second. Not the other way around!

LOL @ Ken & Rock!

10/5/2006 9:20:53 PM

Windsor Maine

WeLcome BAck to The pAtch MAdmAn!
(Tom from MAine here)

10/7/2006 6:58:26 AM