To my friends here

[stinkyattic]

Dearest Canncom family-

I haven't been on much lately as maybe you've noticed. I recently started a new full time job with lots of overtime, and no longer have either time or internet access at work or home to be on as much as I would like to be.

I'm working in a field I love, sustainably-produced food, but in these hard economic times it is becoming apparent to what extent we really do consider it a luxury to buy food that was grown in an ecologically-responsible manner, and the people still left at the facility are running ragged and short-handed, without the capital to upgrade systems for efficiency. We just keep fixing things as they break- elbow grease is the thing we need the most of. It's a challenge that I feel up to, but I also feel at the end of every day as if I've been beaten about the arms and shoulders with a baseball bat; sore, bruised, filthy, and exhausted. I do nothing but work and sleep, and spend my few days off dealing with the amount of manure-caked laundry that builds up fast in this line of work. My garden is on a back burner, but stabilized so I don't lose genetics- I'm just not really doing much with them at the moment. It's a lovely collection of ornamental houseplants until I get a moment to figure out where to go next.

I can't thank everyone here enough for all your support over the years, and the camaraderie that we got going here. I've been awed by your gardens and personal resilience through adversity- illness, natural disaster, family tragedy, and legal problems- you have all inspired me to be a better and more giving person. I feel that it is time to focus that locally. With so few hours in the week, I owe it to my friends and family to make time for them, and try to make a positive impact in my hometown.

I'm still going to try to come back and check in whenever I can, but it's not going to be often. I miss you guys but it is time for this rolling stone to roll along to the next project. Keep fighting the good fight. I promise I will be too.

Love,

Stinkyattic

stinkyattic Reviewed by stinkyattic on 02-18-2009. To my friends here Dearest Canncom family- I haven't been on much lately as maybe you've noticed. I recently started a new full time job with lots of overtime, and no longer have either time or internet access at work or home to be on as much as I would like to be. I'm working in a field I love, sustainably-produced food, but in these hard economic times it is becoming apparent to what extent we really do consider it a luxury to buy food that was grown in an ecologically-responsible manner, and the people Rating: 5

[Lit Up]

We will always have your stickys. Keep on keeping on...

[xcrispi]

Hey Stinky ,
We know where to find ya .
Takin care of your own biz. is far more important than this site . esp . in the condition it's in right now . Any deader it'd start to stink .
G/B Sis .
Crispi :jointsmile:

[the image reaper]

... there goes my best 'fantasy girlfriend' ... ya better stay in touch, ya lil cutiepie !! :computerlove1:

[Shovelhandle]

Well, I was wondering... Best regards, sister. and please keep the channels open.

[headshake]

i'm glad that everything is coming together for you stinky! i can't think of another person on the board who deserves it more (not that i know anyone for that matter)! i'm sad to see you go, but i can understand that it is time for you to move on.

thank you for providing answers, tidbits, theories, expericence and knowledge! you have been inspiring as well as somebody who one should aspire to be like!

i hope life treats you well in whatever journey you decide to embark on. godspeed!



-shake

[MaryJaneMonkey]

Stinky, you are the most sincere, nicest, inteligent person I have not met, but your posts echo the greatness that is you.
I hope you are rewarded well, in this life, or the next.

p.s. I still think you should publish a book.

[phatsesh101]

been wonderin where u were
have fun good luck

now whos gonna point out my bad advice?

[killerweed420]

Get back here as often as you can stinky. We'll be missing you.

[Big len]

Thanks Stinky for all your help, you helped me out on several grows, you will be deeply missed.
Thanks
Big Len