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1. • CommentAuthorDenis
   • CommentTimeJun 30th 2008

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   Hello everyone!

   I believe many have been wondering where I've been lately.

   In the past 18 months or so, I've been burning out.

   It was initially mild. By the time it got bad (last summer), Mike had joined the team. Things were barely noticeable back then, except by forum regulars. Someone stole my laptop in December, which forced me to take a vacation. I expected things would be better upon returning. If the past two months are any indicator, I was hopelessly wrong.

   So... for my mental health's sake, I'm going to officially take a few months off.

   I don't feel uncomfortable doing so. Mike has been around for quite a while. The community is active to a point I dared not imagine when I set up the forum. And then, there are the VAs and those who are volunteering help.

   I'll be going through the gory details this week. Thanks to everyone who have been helping out in this forum!

   D.

2. • CommentAuthorPaul
   • CommentTimeJun 30th 2008

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   I hope you feel better soon. let me know if there is anything i can do.
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     CommentAuthorLarry
   • CommentTimeJun 30th 2008

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   Thanks for the update Denis. Health is our most important asset. If I can be of further assistance, please let me know. I hope the time off results in a full and speedy recovery. We will all await your return.
   
   Larry
4. • CommentAuthordilu
   • CommentTimeJun 30th 2008

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   Hi Denis.
   
   Burn out is a nasty thing.
   I was past that point for many years, still operating on full throttle, pretending all was fine.
   Then, the body and mind decided for me.
   Naturally, abruptly and mercilessly.
   It took a few hard years to recover.
   
   Do it now - and take care of yourself.
   That's a smart thing to do.
   
   Thank you for letting us know.
   Wish you the best on your "rebalancing" way.
   If and when you decide to come back, we'll be waiting for you :)!
   
   Take good care and thank you again...Lu
5. • CommentAuthorBravos
   • CommentTimeJun 30th 2008

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   Denis
   Good to hear from you even though you carry unfortunate news.
   
   May I wish you every success in making a speedy recovery.
   
   
   Best regards
   Bruce
6. • CommentAuthorPPLPRO
   • CommentTimeJun 30th 2008

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   Glad you're alive and not in jail (I had a dream. . .) I recall you caught some kind of exotic bug or something (in Mexico); perhaps you still have it. Feel better soon. We'll be looking forward to your return.
   
   David
7. • CommentAuthorviper1
   • CommentTimeJul 1st 2008

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   Get well soon.
   
   regards
   engi
8. • CommentAuthorSteve_P
   • CommentTimeJul 1st 2008

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   Denis,
   
   Hope you get better soon
   
   Steve
9. • CommentAuthorDougL
   • CommentTimeJul 1st 2008

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   Thank you for the update. All the best to you Denis.
10. • CommentAuthorBubba
    • CommentTimeJul 1st 2008

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    All the best Denis. Hope to see you back soon.
11. • CommentAuthorshokthx
    • CommentTimeJul 2nd 2008

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    Even though it is a bit of bad news, it is good to hear what is happening.
    
    Hope the rest works and that you fully recover.
    
    James
12. • CommentAuthorBigSmile
    • CommentTimeJul 2nd 2008

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    Hi Denis,
    
    I understand where you are coming from... please have a FULL and healthy recovery!!! I think we'll be fine for the short term since you have some pretty talented people in your support group and some sharp regulars here on the forums.
    
    Find a beach or hike to the mountains and forget about the daily grind for a while :)
    
    Eric
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      CommentAuthorjwatson
    • CommentTimeJul 3rd 2008

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    Best wishes Denis
14. • CommentAuthorThibault
    • CommentTimeJul 3rd 2008

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    Repose-toi bien et reviens en forme.
    Si tu passes par Paris, fais-moi signe.
    
    Take care
15. • CommentAuthorryannagy
    • CommentTimeJul 3rd 2008

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    Denis - Being self-employed and also doing contract work, I can completely relate. I woke up this morning and stared blankly at my computer for a few minutes before I realized that it is time for a break. Although, in my case it will just be for three days!
    
    Have some fun, relax and come back to your life in way that makes you "jazzed" and full of energy.
    
    Thanks for everything that you do. - Ryan
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      CommentAuthorCoachMitch
    • CommentTimeJul 3rd 2008

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    Best wishes
17. • CommentAuthorRobbo
    • CommentTimeJul 3rd 2008

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    Think of the rolling motion of the waves in a warm location Denis . Your health and happiness are worth much more . Remember the web won't go away when you are gone. It will just be a happier place when you are back.
    
    All the best
18. • CommentAuthorDenis
    • CommentTimeJul 5th 2008

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    This community is so wonderful! Thanks everyone! :-)

    Denis

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      CommentAuthorLisa
    • CommentTimeJul 5th 2008

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    Denis,
    
    Sending you positive energy to help with your recovery..... :-}
    
    I have been there before (in a different way) and understand. Health is most important.
    
    Just think, this community is here because of you, and it is pretty cool.
    
    Thanks to everyone here, you are all appreciated.
    
    Lisa
20. • CommentAuthorTrishJones
    • CommentTimeJul 6th 2008

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    Hi there Denis,
    
    I am sooo glad to have come into the forum today and see you're back ... "ish." This is the main reason I've been in the forum lately ... just wanted to know you were okay.
    
    You know how much I appreciate you Denis for all the personal help you gave me in the early days and, I attribute a big part of my success to that input!
    
    Thanks for everything and really enjoy your time out. You've more than earned it.
    
    Best wishes,
    
    Trish
21. • CommentAuthorRob
    • CommentTimeJul 6th 2008

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    All the best D. Taking time out and recognizing you need to is an important thing. Enjoy it, and I look forward to having you back once your batteries have been recharged.
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      CommentAuthorJeff
    • CommentTimeJul 6th 2008

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    Hey Denis,

    I am quite glad to see you are OK, I was getting concerned about your well being. Sounds like you are taking steps to be better, I am happy to see that. Of course this is the best for you, ultimately this is the best for Semiologic.

    I will do the best I can to continue supporting those I can around here and eagerly await your return to full speed; personally with your health and professionally at Semiologic. I can't wait to see the direction Semiologic takes and hope I can continue working in some small measure towards that end.

    I get down to Mexico a couple times a year and always hit Arturo's in Nuevo Progreso, you ever make it that far north? Perhaps we can meet there for lunch if you ever get that far, though I suspect it is quite a drive from where you are.

    Take care,

    Jeff

23. • CommentAuthorrayprince
    • CommentTimeJul 7th 2008

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    Best wishes to you Denis, I hope you feel refreshed in time. Your help to me during the early days of creating my main website was invaluable so I thank you sincerely.
    
    Ray
    UK
24. • CommentAuthoralmin
    • CommentTimeJul 9th 2008

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    Hi Denis,
    
    You are so kind person that it really hearts to hear that you are burned out.
    
    Semiologic is your child but the best thing to do is to totally forget about it
    and do something else during your absense.
    
    Go out and dance, chase girls( if not married), drink, climb the mountains, sail...whatever...
    give yourself all those things that you have sacrificed for semiologic's sake for so many years.
    
    Be a child again, let other people take care of heavy things and don't think about us - customers -
    we like you anyway because you have given us so much for so little so it's unbelievable.
    
    If you have means, outsource everything and just be the owner.
    
    Enjoy Life!
    
    Almin
25. • CommentAuthorbobster234
    • CommentTimeJul 9th 2008

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    My thoughts are with you... thanks for all the hard work you have put in to this project. I appreciate it. Hope your batteries are charging up well.
    
    Best Wishes
    Rob