Tuesday, July 8, 2014

And we're back!

Today is the second anniversary of the debut of "Dispatches from the Rim," and it marks the blog's return from a six-week  hiatus as I've dealt with some serious health concerns.

Although I took a break starting in late May, my health issues came to a head in late June, when I apparently suffered a heart attack. I was hospitalized for nearly a week and am still at home recovering. I'm going to try to go back to work on the 17th, provided my cardiologist clears me.

I feel worlds better than I did prior to my hospitalization, largely because I'm acting like an adult and actually following my doctors' instructions. We've got me on insulin now, even though we're still titrating the dosage. I'm following an appropriate diet plan and the weight is dropping off, although that's largely my body coping with the edema. I feel really good, although I have at times overestimated just how much I'm able to do. Given that Georgia and Alabama are already flirting with three-digit daytime temperatures, it would be draining even if I weren't recovering from a heart attack. 

On the hobby front, all that has gone on for me was finally receiving my Relic Knights Kickstarter rewards (after two years) and I've pledged for the Zombicide Season 3 Kickstarter. That's about it. Oh, and "Sleeping Dragon, Rising Sun" came out for "In Her Majesty's Name." Couple that with the IHMN Gothic releases Craig's been posting on the official blog and I'm as happy as a clam. 

It's my birthday next week. I turn 46. In the words of David Niven, I believe, "If I'd known I would live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself."

Take care, everyone. I'm back, and I'll soon be plunging you back onto my steampunk London creations for "In Her Majesty's Name."

Back to the boards, everyone, and I look forward to seeing you across the table soon. 

17 comments:

  1. Glad to see your feeling better and up to blogging.

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    1. Thank you, Edwin. Compared to how I felt previous to my hospitalization, I feel like a new man.

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  2. Heal up quick and take it slow!

    Brian

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    1. I promise, Brian. Greetings to all the Cottrell clan from me!

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  3. All sound good, even so don't be in a rush to get back to work, there is plenty of hobby-related things to do whilst you recuperate.

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    1. I won't, Zabadak. I dropped by the office Monday night and that's what my supervisor stressed -- to make sure I'm fully rested and recuperated before I jump back in. She promised they'll hold down the fort til I get back.

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  4. And none too soon in my book. A heath scare can change a man fortunately I heeded doctor's advice before I let things get that far but all's well that ends well.

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    1. Thank you for those kind words, Robert. I'm trying to make sure all the changes are for the better!

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  5. Glad your on the mend my friend! Happy 2nd Blog Day sir!

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    1. Thanks, Doc! Here's to many more, for both of us.

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  6. Good to have you back, mate. I know all about health issues and how disruptive they can be, having spent four months in hospital last year. The best advice I can give is just take things easy. I hope you continue to get better and I look forward to more posts from you. Take care, my friend!

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    1. Bryan, you are a great friend and inspiration. I promise to heed your good advice, especially as I know it came hard-won through your travails last year, which had us all so concerned for so long. I'll take care and will have more posts shortly.

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  7. Welcome back Christopher, glad your better!

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    1. Thank you, Ridmasta. It's amazing how fixing one thing (my blood sugar) feels like it affects everything! Even though I still lack much endurance, moment to moment I feel like I have so much more energy than before.

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  8. Glad to hear you are doing okay.

    Now, because I know you like Steampunk...

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1008762441/wolsung-steampunk-skirmish-game-expansion

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