Lori's 3000th, is 4000 soon to follow?

LDuyer · Post by **LDuyer** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 4:15 pm

Looks like any second now, Sleepless in LI makes the big time!

Congratulations, Lori!
Job well done!

Linda

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 5:15 pm

Linda,

I hope someone acknowledged your 1,000th!!! If not, let me be the first to congratulate you. Maybe I was away when this happened?

I seem to be slowing down FINALLy I think maybe because I feel a bit of a disconnection due to the fact that no one wants to hear from someone giving advice that doesn't share the problem they do anymore. At least that's my gut feeling and I couldn't blame anyone for thinking that way. Of course it won't stop me from putting my two or three cents in still here and there, but I try not to as often. I am still reading the threads, as you can tell, and have to read Mike Moran's anecdotes regardless, but am keeping a lot of my opinions to myself.

Thank you for thinking of me. And congratulations to you too, although belated!!!

lindas88 · Post by **lindas88** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 5:51 pm

Sleepless on LI wrote:I seem to be slowing down FINALLy I think maybe because I feel a bit of a disconnection due to the fact that no one wants to hear from someone giving advice that doesn't share the problem they do anymore. At least that's my gut feeling

Lori, I think that feeling is wrong...you know alot about this stuff...even if you got to be the lucky one and stop treatment....I'm sure everyone will still want to hear from you.... ...I know I do.

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 6:22 pm

LoRi,

I don't blame you for "shifting to a lower posting gear" Who would want to be reminded of sleeping "on the hose" if they have worked hard enough to lose the hose.

Congrats x 2

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 6:28 pm

lindas88 wrote:I'm sure everyone will still want to hear from you.... ...I know I do.

I'm glad you're sure, but I'm not. Thanks for the sweet words, though. Can always count on you to say something sweet.

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 6:34 pm

wading thru the muck! wrote:LoRi,

I don't blame you for "shifting to a lower posting gear" Who would want to be reminded of sleeping "on the hose" if they have worked hard enough to lose the hose.

Congrats x 2

Wading,

Call me crazy (and I know someone will-WHERE IS WAF BY THE WAY???) but I don't look back at it with horror. It saved me, physically and mentally. I thank heaven that I was put on the therapy because if it wasn't for being on it, I would never have gotten my life back to where it should be, which is probably why I don't need it anymore. Kind of odd when you think about it. I just think people relate better to those who are going through the same thing they are and might rather hear from someone in that situation instead of someone who isn't sharing what they are anymore. But that's okay and I understand if that's the case. And you all know me by now: If something pops in my head to say, there'll be no stopping me from blurting it out. So although my count may go down a bit, it won't mean I don't care anymore and I'll still be lurking in the background, watching what goes on.

Thanks for the congrats.

LDuyer · Post by **LDuyer** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 6:37 pm

Sleepless on LI wrote:Linda,

I hope someone acknowledged your 1,000th!!! If not, let me be the first to congratulate you. Maybe I was away when this happened? ...... Thank you for thinking of me. And congratulations to you too, although belated!!!

I turned my 1000th quite some time ago, I forget but maybe sometime in June. Everyone here was so very nice, as they always are with celebrating mileposts. Why do we celebrate mileposts? Because it's fun and a great way to remind people that we like them. So, knowing you're very liked, I anticipate boat loads of well-deserved congratulations.

Linda

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 6:47 pm

Linda,

I am SO sorry if I didn't see that thread back in June. I was just starting back then, however, and perhaps didn't know to look at the topics at that time, rather just posted. Better late than never, I always say, so may I still wish you a congrats? Congrats!

Babbie · Post by **Babbie** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 6:52 pm

Lori ---wrong, wrong, wrong.........we still want to hear from you!! I think of you often while lurking here myself - you've given me some great advice in the past few months while I was struggling. I'm not having many issues right now so I haven't posted much but still read everything and try to give encouragement when I can. This has been such a God-send to me. Keep on posting - we'd miss you if you didn't!!
Kathy

LDuyer · Post by **LDuyer** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 6:57 pm

Sleepless on LI wrote:Linda,

I am SO sorry if I didn't see that thread back in June. I was just starting back then, however, and perhaps didn't know to look at the topics at that time, rather just posted. Better late than never, I always say, so may I still wish you a congrats? Congrats!

Thanks!!!

I never look a gift congrats in the mouth. Boy, that convoluted analogy sucks, doesn't it?!

Thanks again! Now, go have a glass of your favorite beverage to celebrate!

Linda

HappyHoser · Post by **HappyHoser** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:12 pm

Lori, don't feel bad about not being on the machine! Your thoughtful posts don't have to stop... your perspective on osa now might be even more useful now. You are a priceless asset to this board from either side of the mask!

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:14 pm

HappyHoser wrote:Lori, don't feel bad about not being on the machine! Your thoughtful posts don't have to stop... your perspective on osa now might be even more useful now. You are a priceless asset to this board from either side of the mask!

hugs & smooches!!! thanks, doug...

CollegeGirl · Post by **CollegeGirl** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 12:31 am

Sleepless on LI wrote:
I seem to be slowing down FINALLy I think maybe because I feel a bit of a disconnection due to the fact that no one wants to hear from someone giving advice that doesn't share the problem they do anymore.

"Are you KIDDING ME?!?!" -- That was my first thought when I read what you said above, Lori. The FIRST THING I look for whenever I post anything about how I'm doing (which seems to always be badly, unfortunately) is a post by either you or RG.

You and Laura are the two most insightful, caring, and above all KNOWLEDGEABLE people on these boards - PLEASE don't hold back from posting! We ALL want to hear what you want to say!

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 6:03 am

CG,

Thanks for bringing tears to my eyes first thing in the morning. At least I didn't ruin my makeup. Thank you for the beautiful sentiment. You are so sweet to say that, even though it's not true. I learned everything I know from this site, RG being a HUGE part of it, or from my experience with treatment. And the reason there are so many posts under my name is because of the fact I feel a debt to this site to pay back a bit of what I feel I owe for all that I've learned and all the help the people here have given to me. If I can help others get through any of their problems with their own therapy, then I feel I am putting a few more pennies back into my loan account. But your words were so sweet and it meant a lot. Thank you!

neversleeps · Post by **neversleeps** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:32 am

Lori, I really don't think you should feel the least bit bad about dominating the forum. Not for one second! First of all, everyone certainly realizes the sheer volume of posts you've made in such a short time is the result of the fact that you spend a lot more time here than they do. It's not like you're a crazed, psychotic cpaptalk addict who's neglecting her family! This is how you choose to spend your free time. While I'm plopped down in front of the television with my son, or reading a book, or out for dinner, or at a game, or some other mindless activity, you are here, helping people. I wish I could be so noble, but I'm waaaay too selfish and lazy.

Also, there's nothing wrong with slowing down a little! It is to be expected and it is healthy! We'd have to start worrying about you if you didn't! Someone else mentioned this, but it bears repeating: It is the quality, not the quantity that is important.

So, Miss Lori, don't give it a second thought. I'm sure you have already begun throwing yourself 100% into other, more pertinent endeavors even as we speak. That's the kind of person you are!

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