Jer, thank you for your contributions. Without CF, I would have to find other ways to blow off work, lol.
CF my love, the time has come...
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Best of luck to you. We all owe you for building this great site. Take care of yourself.
I don't think any of us can thank you enough for this site and the amazing community that you have built. This place is incredible, and brings joy to so many people every day. I can't imagine life without it.
Thank you for all you've done in creating this place for us and supporting the community here. Good on you for going out here on your own terms. I wish you the best.All good things must come to an end at some point. This probably would have been shorter and better written in the past.
Unfortunately, the number and severity of Parkinson's Plus issues continues to grow every day and is dominating everything I or my family can do. I can't begin to explain how much **** comes along with this and it's scary. I'm an open book and always have been, otherwise I wouldn't write this, but I don't like attention or sympthy so please don't read as such. For those that have followed me for years, to put it in perspective - I wouldn't even wish this disease on Trump.... who is the antichrist to me. (Ask me again in another year and I might have changed my mind)
A small portion of the issues are some that are unfortunately impacting my time, ability, and enjoyment online, even CF. Examples of things that impact online; dialogue, not being able to get 3 words out without mind going blank (not just forgetting), reading or writing 3-4 words without completely forgetting topic, let alone sentence. Troubles speaking, understanding voices, typing, critical thinking, all. This email took me 146 mins to write (had reminder to add at end of post).
While we just added an Alzheimer's and Dementia medicine (donepezil) for some specific issues, and it could possibly change things remarkably, it doesn't change the reality. In the past 3 weeks, I've picked up my phone or pulled up a web browser probably less than 5 times total. I've ignored countless PMs or texts, many from my closest members. From an extreme sports freak and political junkie, to not even reading the headlines on any news or sports site for weeks. I love ISU, I love sports, I'm so damn proud of CF, and I've always loved the whole community here like family.
Unfortunately, it is what it is. So after what, 20 years now, I'm going to officially retire from CF. While I don't have an official position and I've mentioned in the past pulling back, I need to make it "official" in my mind as it's such a big part of who I am. Some call me the creator, designer, builder, godfather of CF - a title I hold dear. Others call me a douche, overly emotional, or vocal... but it's just been expressing the passion for ISU and you all that comes out in posts.
I don't want people to think I'm ignoring them for not answering posts or PMs. If and when I do post, I may not make as much sense (some could say that's nothing new). It's amazing how much something like this place can mean to somebody - the past years you have helped me get through many of life's ups and downs and I owe that to all of you - literally saving my life a couple times. Hell, I even got scolded from the wife for working on CF from the hospital when our oldest was born.
While you may see an occasional post or so when symptoms are in their short "off period", I probably won't answer any direct messages. I absolutely love the support and reading them, but it's too hard mentally and physically to respond. I cry many times a day and have to manage how much I get worked up trying to keep connections alive.
I don't know if you call this a good-bye, a see you later, or whatnot, but I hope you'll see me on occasion.
But know that I fvcking love every one of you like family.
Jer
We have never met but you sir, would be at the top of the list for CF members I would want to meet.
That was a brave post - I am sure you will continue to fight bravely against your foe.
I have much respect for your takes on here and will miss them. Take care and all the best!
That was a brave post - I am sure you will continue to fight bravely against your foe.
I have much respect for your takes on here and will miss them. Take care and all the best!
Best of luck to you! Go Cyclones!
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Cheers-
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Cheers-
Should not have read this whole chopping onionsAll good things must come to an end at some point. This probably would have been shorter and better written in the past.
Unfortunately, the number and severity of Parkinson's Plus issues continues to grow every day and is dominating everything I or my family can do. I can't begin to explain how much **** comes along with this and it's scary. I'm an open book and always have been, otherwise I wouldn't write this, but I don't like attention or sympthy so please don't read as such. For those that have followed me for years, to put it in perspective - I wouldn't even wish this disease on Trump.... who is the antichrist to me. (Ask me again in another year and I might have changed my mind
A small portion of the issues are some that are unfortunately impacting my time, ability, and enjoyment online, even CF. Examples of things that impact online; dialogue, not being able to get 3 words out without mind going blank (not just forgetting), reading or writing 3-4 words without completely forgetting topic, let alone sentence. Troubles speaking, understanding voices, typing, critical thinking, all. This email took me 146 mins to write (had reminder to add at end of post).
While we just added an Alzheimer's and Dementia medicine (donepezil) for some specific issues, and it could possibly change things remarkably, it doesn't change the reality. In the past 3 weeks, I've picked up my phone or pulled up a web browser probably less than 5 times total. I've ignored countless PMs or texts, many from my closest members. From an extreme sports freak and political junkie, to not even reading the headlines on any news or sports site for weeks. I love ISU, I love sports, I'm so damn proud of CF, and I've always loved the whole community here like family.
Unfortunately, it is what it is. So after what, 20 years now, I'm going to officially retire from CF. While I don't have an official position and I've mentioned in the past pulling back, I need to make it "official" in my mind as it's such a big part of who I am. Some call me the creator, designer, builder, godfather of CF - a title I hold dear. Others call me a douche, overly emotional, or vocal... but it's just been expressing the passion for ISU and you all that comes out in posts.
I don't want people to think I'm ignoring them for not answering posts or PMs. If and when I do post, I may not make as much sense (some could say that's nothing new). It's amazing how much something like this place can mean to somebody - the past years you have helped me get through many of life's ups and downs and I owe that to all of you - literally saving my life a couple times. Hell, I even got scolded from the wife for working on CF from the hospital when our oldest was born.
While you may see an occasional post or so when symptoms are in their short "off period", I probably won't answer any direct messages. I absolutely love the support and reading them, but it's too hard mentally and physically to respond. I cry many times a day and have to manage how much I get worked up trying to keep connections alive.
I don't know if you call this a good-bye, a see you later, or whatnot, but I hope you'll see me on occasion.
But know that I fvcking love every one of you like family.
Jer
Peace brotherAll good things must come to an end at some point. This probably would have been shorter and better written in the past.
Unfortunately, the number and severity of Parkinson's Plus issues continues to grow every day and is dominating everything I or my family can do. I can't begin to explain how much **** comes along with this and it's scary. I'm an open book and always have been, otherwise I wouldn't write this, but I don't like attention or sympthy so please don't read as such. For those that have followed me for years, to put it in perspective - I wouldn't even wish this disease on Trump.... who is the antichrist to me. (Ask me again in another year and I might have changed my mind
A small portion of the issues are some that are unfortunately impacting my time, ability, and enjoyment online, even CF. Examples of things that impact online; dialogue, not being able to get 3 words out without mind going blank (not just forgetting), reading or writing 3-4 words without completely forgetting topic, let alone sentence. Troubles speaking, understanding voices, typing, critical thinking, all. This email took me 146 mins to write (had reminder to add at end of post).
While we just added an Alzheimer's and Dementia medicine (donepezil) for some specific issues, and it could possibly change things remarkably, it doesn't change the reality. In the past 3 weeks, I've picked up my phone or pulled up a web browser probably less than 5 times total. I've ignored countless PMs or texts, many from my closest members. From an extreme sports freak and political junkie, to not even reading the headlines on any news or sports site for weeks. I love ISU, I love sports, I'm so damn proud of CF, and I've always loved the whole community here like family.
Unfortunately, it is what it is. So after what, 20 years now, I'm going to officially retire from CF. While I don't have an official position and I've mentioned in the past pulling back, I need to make it "official" in my mind as it's such a big part of who I am. Some call me the creator, designer, builder, godfather of CF - a title I hold dear. Others call me a douche, overly emotional, or vocal... but it's just been expressing the passion for ISU and you all that comes out in posts.
I don't want people to think I'm ignoring them for not answering posts or PMs. If and when I do post, I may not make as much sense (some could say that's nothing new). It's amazing how much something like this place can mean to somebody - the past years you have helped me get through many of life's ups and downs and I owe that to all of you - literally saving my life a couple times. Hell, I even got scolded from the wife for working on CF from the hospital when our oldest was born.
While you may see an occasional post or so when symptoms are in their short "off period", I probably won't answer any direct messages. I absolutely love the support and reading them, but it's too hard mentally and physically to respond. I cry many times a day and have to manage how much I get worked up trying to keep connections alive.
I don't know if you call this a good-bye, a see you later, or whatnot, but I hope you'll see me on occasion.
But know that I fvcking love every one of you like family.
Jer
Very well said.
What @Jer put in motion is a leader in the movement to transform journalism. It may have been intended to be a fan site, but because of some of the choices made, such as finding @ChrisMWilliams, it has become so much more. Can you imagine where we would be without CycloneFanatic.com in the wake of the demise of KXNO and the Des Moines Register? Not only do we get a much better experience in following the Cyclones, but we get to participate in an entirely new media model coming to life.
Thanks Jeremy. I consider it a privilege to have met you are a few of the CF events years ago. It is a tribute to you that you can stay involved (and behaved for the most part) with something you created and passed on to others.
Signed, Steve Kemp (can't stay behind a username and avatar with someone who has been as transparent as Jeremy)
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Til next. All we have to do is decide what we will do with the time we are given. You've done much and improved the lives of many many people (at least those who aren't Hokroaches and such). Hope and peace, Cyclone brother!!All good things must come to an end at some point. This probably would have been shorter and better written in the past.
Unfortunately, the number and severity of Parkinson's Plus issues continues to grow every day and is dominating everything I or my family can do. I can't begin to explain how much **** comes along with this and it's scary. I'm an open book and always have been, otherwise I wouldn't write this, but I don't like attention or sympthy so please don't read as such. For those that have followed me for years, to put it in perspective - I wouldn't even wish this disease on Trump.... who is the antichrist to me. (Ask me again in another year and I might have changed my mind
A small portion of the issues are some that are unfortunately impacting my time, ability, and enjoyment online, even CF. Examples of things that impact online; dialogue, not being able to get 3 words out without mind going blank (not just forgetting), reading or writing 3-4 words without completely forgetting topic, let alone sentence. Troubles speaking, understanding voices, typing, critical thinking, all. This email took me 146 mins to write (had reminder to add at end of post).
While we just added an Alzheimer's and Dementia medicine (donepezil) for some specific issues, and it could possibly change things remarkably, it doesn't change the reality. In the past 3 weeks, I've picked up my phone or pulled up a web browser probably less than 5 times total. I've ignored countless PMs or texts, many from my closest members. From an extreme sports freak and political junkie, to not even reading the headlines on any news or sports site for weeks. I love ISU, I love sports, I'm so damn proud of CF, and I've always loved the whole community here like family.
Unfortunately, it is what it is. So after what, 20 years now, I'm going to officially retire from CF. While I don't have an official position and I've mentioned in the past pulling back, I need to make it "official" in my mind as it's such a big part of who I am. Some call me the creator, designer, builder, godfather of CF - a title I hold dear. Others call me a douche, overly emotional, or vocal... but it's just been expressing the passion for ISU and you all that comes out in posts.
I don't want people to think I'm ignoring them for not answering posts or PMs. If and when I do post, I may not make as much sense (some could say that's nothing new). It's amazing how much something like this place can mean to somebody - the past years you have helped me get through many of life's ups and downs and I owe that to all of you - literally saving my life a couple times. Hell, I even got scolded from the wife for working on CF from the hospital when our oldest was born.
While you may see an occasional post or so when symptoms are in their short "off period", I probably won't answer any direct messages. I absolutely love the support and reading them, but it's too hard mentally and physically to respond. I cry many times a day and have to manage how much I get worked up trying to keep connections alive.
I don't know if you call this a good-bye, a see you later, or whatnot, but I hope you'll see me on occasion.
But know that I fvcking love every one of you like family.
Jer
Thank you @Jer. I have also been on this site since the firewaynemorgan days. Even though I am not an frequent poster, this site has been my primary social media for almost 20 years. I'm pretty sure my usage led to Bank of America blocking in their corporate offices.
So once again, thank you for creating, nurturing, and being the soul of this site.
So once again, thank you for creating, nurturing, and being the soul of this site.
I was just thinking about you yesterday. Love you man, you are a good dude, one of the real ones.All good things must come to an end at some point. This probably would have been shorter and better written in the past.
Unfortunately, the number and severity of Parkinson's Plus issues continues to grow every day and is dominating everything I or my family can do. I can't begin to explain how much **** comes along with this and it's scary. I'm an open book and always have been, otherwise I wouldn't write this, but I don't like attention or sympthy so please don't read as such. For those that have followed me for years, to put it in perspective - I wouldn't even wish this disease on Trump.... who is the antichrist to me. (Ask me again in another year and I might have changed my mind
A small portion of the issues are some that are unfortunately impacting my time, ability, and enjoyment online, even CF. Examples of things that impact online; dialogue, not being able to get 3 words out without mind going blank (not just forgetting), reading or writing 3-4 words without completely forgetting topic, let alone sentence. Troubles speaking, understanding voices, typing, critical thinking, all. This email took me 146 mins to write (had reminder to add at end of post).
While we just added an Alzheimer's and Dementia medicine (donepezil) for some specific issues, and it could possibly change things remarkably, it doesn't change the reality. In the past 3 weeks, I've picked up my phone or pulled up a web browser probably less than 5 times total. I've ignored countless PMs or texts, many from my closest members. From an extreme sports freak and political junkie, to not even reading the headlines on any news or sports site for weeks. I love ISU, I love sports, I'm so damn proud of CF, and I've always loved the whole community here like family.
Unfortunately, it is what it is. So after what, 20 years now, I'm going to officially retire from CF. While I don't have an official position and I've mentioned in the past pulling back, I need to make it "official" in my mind as it's such a big part of who I am. Some call me the creator, designer, builder, godfather of CF - a title I hold dear. Others call me a douche, overly emotional, or vocal... but it's just been expressing the passion for ISU and you all that comes out in posts.
I don't want people to think I'm ignoring them for not answering posts or PMs. If and when I do post, I may not make as much sense (some could say that's nothing new). It's amazing how much something like this place can mean to somebody - the past years you have helped me get through many of life's ups and downs and I owe that to all of you - literally saving my life a couple times. Hell, I even got scolded from the wife for working on CF from the hospital when our oldest was born.
While you may see an occasional post or so, I probably won't answer any direct messages. I absolutely love the support and reading them, but it's too hard mentally and physically to respond. I cry many times a day and have to manage how much I get worked up trying to keep connections alive.
I don't know if you call this a good-bye, a see you later, or whatnot, but I hope you'll see me on occasion.
But know that I fvcking love every one of you like family.
Jer
Well-done. It’s a privilege being around Iowa State athletics. Whatever you can eke out, do it. Thank you!
