Thank you & Goodbye

Stevez · 02-11-2014, 10:02 AM

Guy, I am going to be withdrawing from this website due to some health issues that are forcing me to quit smoking cigars. I know that this site is much more than that, but for me, at least now, I am going to need to unwind any and all my connections from the cigar world in order to quit.

I went to the hospital on Sunday as I was experiencing chest pains and I had a mild heart attack. On Monday, the doctors completed a procedure to put a shunt in one of my valves, that was 95% blocked. The other two were ok and it has become very clear that I have serious life style changes to make. I have a lot of weight to lose as well.

I have really loved it here to learn about cigars, but so much more. You guys are so giving and thoughtful and I really appreciate it over the years. I wish you all the best and thanks again for all you have given me. Best wishes. Steve

P.S. I know that I am extremely lucky and this was my wake up call, so I am very grateful.

markem · 02-11-2014, 10:03 AM

You will be missed, Steve!

Best wishes on improving your health and getting back on track.

pnoon · 02-11-2014, 10:03 AM

Sorry to hear of your health issues, Steve.

Get yourself well but feel free to check back in now and then to say hello and let us know how you are doing.

14holestogie · 02-11-2014, 10:05 AM

Get yourself healthy, Steve. Praying that it all goes as it should.

Remo · 02-11-2014, 10:06 AM

Sorry to hear about your health, good luck in your lifestyle change!!

equetefue · 02-11-2014, 10:08 AM

Sorry to see you having to go, but the reason behind it's the right one. I hope the best for you in your new endeavor.

Remember like you said that is much more to this community than the common interest of cigars.

Blueface · 02-11-2014, 10:10 AM

Sorry to hear but glad it was caught and addressed in time.
Health comes first.

G G · 02-11-2014, 10:12 AM

Prayers and best wishes for you getting healthy my friend.

CigarNut · 02-11-2014, 10:14 AM

Good luck, Steve!

AdamJoshua · 02-11-2014, 10:16 AM

Sorry to see you leave, but so glad they caught the issue in time, good luck and the best of health is my wish for you! Sometimes it's good to take life slow and enjoy it.

RobR1205 · 02-11-2014, 10:22 AM

So glad you were able to diagnose the issue sooner than later. Best of health and positive thoughts sent your way on your road to recovery!

maninblack · 02-11-2014, 10:27 AM

Take care of yourself Steve. Your health comes first. But feel free to peek in every now and then. Best of luck to you.

stearns · 02-11-2014, 10:33 AM

You will be missed Steve, please keep us updated about life and such

big_jaygee · 02-11-2014, 10:33 AM

Thoughts and prayers for you brother and good to hear they were able to catch the problems early enough.

jjirons69 · 02-11-2014, 10:36 AM

Best of luck, Steve. We'd love to hear how well you are progressing in the future.

AUguy · 02-11-2014, 10:41 AM

Sorry for your health problems. Good luck with everything.

irratebass · 02-11-2014, 10:42 AM

Sorry to see ya go Steve, but totally understandable.... Get your health in check and check back in with us

Sugar44 · 02-11-2014, 10:51 AM

Best Wishes Bro!

kelmac07 · 02-11-2014, 10:51 AM

Sad to see you go Steve. Positive thoughts for you brother.

cjhalbrooks · 02-11-2014, 11:06 AM

Sorry that you have to change so much, we wish to see you again.

02-11-2014, 10:02 AM	#1
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Thank you & Goodbye Guy, I am going to be withdrawing from this website due to some health issues that are forcing me to quit smoking cigars. I know that this site is much more than that, but for me, at least now, I am going to need to unwind any and all my connections from the cigar world in order to quit. I went to the hospital on Sunday as I was experiencing chest pains and I had a mild heart attack. On Monday, the doctors completed a procedure to put a shunt in one of my valves, that was 95% blocked. The other two were ok and it has become very clear that I have serious life style changes to make. I have a lot of weight to lose as well. I have really loved it here to learn about cigars, but so much more. You guys are so giving and thoughtful and I really appreciate it over the years. I wish you all the best and thanks again for all you have given me. Best wishes. Steve P.S. I know that I am extremely lucky and this was my wake up call, so I am very grateful.

02-11-2014, 10:03 AM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,521 Trading: (47)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye You will be missed, Steve! Best wishes on improving your health and getting back on track. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

02-11-2014, 10:03 AM	#3
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Sorry to hear of your health issues, Steve. Get yourself well but feel free to check back in now and then to say hello and let us know how you are doing. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

02-11-2014, 10:05 AM	#4
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Get yourself healthy, Steve. Praying that it all goes as it should. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

02-11-2014, 10:06 AM	#5
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Sorry to hear about your health, good luck in your lifestyle change!! __________________

02-11-2014, 10:08 AM	#6
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Sorry to see you having to go, but the reason behind it's the right one. I hope the best for you in your new endeavor. Remember like you said that is much more to this community than the common interest of cigars. __________________

02-11-2014, 10:10 AM	#7
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Sorry to hear but glad it was caught and addressed in time. Health comes first. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

02-11-2014, 10:12 AM	#8
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Prayers and best wishes for you getting healthy my friend.

02-11-2014, 10:14 AM	#9
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Good luck, Steve! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

02-11-2014, 10:16 AM	#10
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,785 Trading: (40)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Sorry to see you leave, but so glad they caught the issue in time, good luck and the best of health is my wish for you! Sometimes it's good to take life slow and enjoy it.

02-11-2014, 10:22 AM	#11
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye So glad you were able to diagnose the issue sooner than later. Best of health and positive thoughts sent your way on your road to recovery!

02-11-2014, 10:27 AM	#12
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Take care of yourself Steve. Your health comes first. But feel free to peek in every now and then. Best of luck to you. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

02-11-2014, 10:33 AM	#13
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,347 Trading: (50)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye You will be missed Steve, please keep us updated about life and such __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

02-11-2014, 10:33 AM	#14
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Thoughts and prayers for you brother and good to hear they were able to catch the problems early enough.

02-11-2014, 10:36 AM	#15
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Best of luck, Steve. We'd love to hear how well you are progressing in the future. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

02-11-2014, 10:41 AM	#16
AUguy The end is always near Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: William Location: Troy, Alabama Posts: 266 Trading: (10)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Sorry for your health problems. Good luck with everything.

02-11-2014, 10:42 AM	#17
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Sorry to see ya go Steve, but totally understandable.... Get your health in check and check back in with us __________________

02-11-2014, 10:51 AM	#18
Sugar44 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2014 First Name: Mike Location: Utah Posts: 16 Trading: (0)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Best Wishes Bro!

02-11-2014, 10:51 AM	#19
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Sad to see you go Steve. Positive thoughts for you brother. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-11-2014, 11:06 AM	#20
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Thank you & Goodbye Sorry that you have to change so much, we wish to see you again. __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD