Where is Alan?
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Where is Alan?
As we Free Spirits are free to go & do when and where we like, it's not very customary to comment on others' absence. But I thought concerning Alan, this seems exceptionally out of pattern. (Excuse me if this is a bit presumptuous or meddlesome.)
Alan (strider) has not been active on this forum since 9 April. He also missed the April (and May, so far) CTC, which is very unlike him.
Maybe he's nurturing an injury or has announced a long holiday or something, that I have missed.
Does anyone know anything more?
Alan (strider) has not been active on this forum since 9 April. He also missed the April (and May, so far) CTC, which is very unlike him.
Maybe he's nurturing an injury or has announced a long holiday or something, that I have missed.
Does anyone know anything more?
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Re: Where is Alan?
The same thoughts stroke me. Also wondering what happened, as there were also no meters for a long time. Hope he is well!
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Re: Where is Alan?
I was chatting to him in March via PM and he'd had a couple of health issues that were proving difficult to shift and that he'd taken on some additional responsibilities as a trustee of a leisure group on top of his full time work - and as such we was a "bit knackered and unfit" (I'm paraphrasing a little). Hopefully he's just taking it very easy and busy being busy.
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43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
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Re: Where is Alan?
Alan seems to be back on the rower as he just posted a score for the ctc. Welcome back Alan!
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Re: Where is Alan?
Thanks everyone, I had a stroke around 3 months ago, just getting back into it very slowly.
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Re: Where is Alan?
Sorry to hear about the stroke Alan. Hope you will recover well from it!! Good to see you again!
Best wishes for your recovery!
Best wishes for your recovery!
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Re: Where is Alan?
Great to see you back Alan. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Re: Where is Alan?
Glad to hear you're recovering Alan.
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Re: Where is Alan?
Bloody hell - that's a shocker. Obviously you are on the road to recovery and that's great news. Take it very easy young man.
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43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
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Re: Where is Alan?
Great that you're back. Good luck with recovering.
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Re: Where is Alan?
Take plenty of time to ease yourself back, Alan, and all the best for the future.
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Re: Where is Alan?
Alan - wow. Glad you're in recovery mode. Take care & please know we're thinking of you.
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Re: Where is Alan?
So glad you're on the road to recovery! Sending healing thoughts your way.
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Re: Where is Alan?
Alan, wishing you a full and speedy recovery.
Take care of yourself.
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Take care of yourself.
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Re: Where is Alan?
Shocking news, but good to see you back, Alan.
Take care!
Take care!
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Re: Where is Alan?
Thanks everyone, much appreciated.
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Re: Where is Alan?
Cheers Steve.
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Re: Where is Alan?
Really brave to jump back on the rower after a stroke, Alan...i wish you a restitutio ad integrum !
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Re: Where is Alan?
Alan my dear, we were sorry to read that you have been through, what must have been a frightening experience. Steady as you go now, towards a healthy recovery.
Best wishes. xx
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Best wishes. xx
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Re: Where is Alan?
Sorry to read Alan! Have faith in the recovery and be patient with your self. It takes time!
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Best wishes
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