Pray for Vel... Plus update from Chris

[Kinjiru]

WOW.

Sometimes life just goes along in its normal pattern and things start to seem a little boring. Then, when you least expect it, something or someone comes along and changes all that.

Over the last few years, Chris, you have often been that catalyst for me. A quick mental catalogue...
- those early discussions of SMAC strategy,
- encouraging me to write (which led directly to the Spartan Chronicles),
- convincing me to open my heart to someone (whom eventually agreed to marry me, guess she'll have to blame you for that...)
- through your writings, giving me the courage to start my own professional venture

And there are many more. Chris, you have been a fantastic friend and if you don't get better before I have a chance to come see you in person, well, then I'll just have to kill you!

Hang in there old boy!

-Kinjy

[CapTVK]

As promised here is the updated collage. (You posted in just in time Kinjiru! )

[Hot Mustard]

Wow - I guess I shouldn't ignore topped threads.

You don't know me, but you and few select others have essentially taught me how to excel at Civ3 through your gracious sharing of your immense expertise. Thank you!

Best wishes and a speedy recovery,
dejon

[MarkG]

sorry to have not seen the thread until now

my thoughts are with you and your family Vel


ps. the booksurge site had trouble processing my credit card, here are some amazon links to Vel's books for anyone interested
Guardians
Five Days in May
SMAX Guide

[Solver]

Glad to see you here Markos .

[Ishtar]

Gil---

Please tell Vel that Ishie wishes him well. I had no idea he was sick again. I am in Columbia, please tell Bert and Chris to call me if there is anything in the world I can do to help out.

He should well remember "Ishtar". :-)

Mary

[Skanky Burns]

Ishie!!!

[vulture]

I'm another one who's only just heard about this thread. Great to here that Vel is improving. He's been a great contributor to this site, and always a pleasure to read. My prayers are with you.

Now, get back to the Gathering Storm. Don't you know there's a war on

[The Mad Monk]

Good news, Vel! Hope to see you posting here again soon.

[star mouse]

I'm still wondering about the scorpion venom....

[Jack_www]

just wanted to say that I hope you get well soon Vel.

[Ogie Oglethorpe]

Originally posted by Theseus

You are... why I am here.

All of my best wishes and prayers, everything in my heart goes out to you.

He is the reason many of us are here, myself included. One more reason Vel needs to get beter, no way he could live with that on his conscience. He needs to atone to the 'poly society for that little atrocity.

Seriously, get back in the pink soon, we all miss you and wish you the best.

[Nostromo]

Great news, Vel! Get well soon... no get well now! That's an order!

[Ishtar]

Originally posted by Skanky Burns
Ishie!!!

Hey Good Lookin!!

How's things? I've been kinna "out of the loop" lately. Just found out about Vel. Have you or any of the CB folks gotten any further updates on his condition?

Ishie

[#endgame]

You know what should've gone on that card:

Please don't go. The drones need you. They look up to you.