Hello, might be goodbye too? Heart Attack

[Deleted]

Hi guys,

After a week in hospital I tried logging in and the system didn't recognise me at all, so this is a re-register. I had a heart attack a short while ago and the quacks shoved 3 stents into me.  Actually it was a very short time ago, Tuesday morning on the table with a probe going up my arm into my heart. So now it's pills and diet for the rest of my life and maybe modelling will have to go out the window. Don't know what's going to happen, only that the heart attack scared the heck out of me. 
Then again maybe I'll pull my finger out and write some of the articles I've had in my head for ages. The last thing I wrote was for Military Modelling in the LVT series and there's a lot more info available, plus the lovely AFV Club kits.  Also planning a revision of the E-50, which Trumpeter copied from the work I did for Cromwell Models, boy, did they get it wrong! And I've got all that lovely AK stuff to play with too. Brilliant product.

So maybe I'm back, maybe I'm not.

Regards,

Bruce Crosby

[bullardino]

Welcome back, Bruce.

What can I say? I'm happy you're better, and I understand you will have to make some changes, as Mark said. But I think you should consider the things that make you happy and relaxed. If modeling is among those, why should you stop?

I learnt a lesson nearly 20 years ago, and I keep on repeating it each day. You have only one life, and you should spend it doing as many pleasant things you can.

So, please, do not stick to what you can't do, think of all the nice things you can.

[fightnjoe]

bruce hello and welcome. i am truely happy to be able to do post that. heart attacks while life threatening can be dealt with by modern medical care. i also am of a belief that you have been issued a new chance on life, enjoy it.



joe

[Deleted]

Hiya Bruce,
glad to hear that your here to ponder life and its meaning   As the guys have said , do what makes you happy and if that's writing for a mag then go ahead . I for one will look forward to reading it 

[spud]

Hey Bruce Glad to see your ok man, watch that diet and you will be good for a long time yet

[deafpanzer]

Glad you are OK now... don't let it stop your passion for the hobby. It is not harmful to your health as long as you don't sniffle glue & paint and inhale resin.

[bbd468]

Hello Bruce, welcome back to MSC. It sounds like you are on the mend and you'll get stronger and healthier every day. Sounds like you are still very passionate about this hobby and im looking forward to your contributions to this hobby however you choose to do so.

Regards,
Gary

[Tojo72]

Get well soon,modern medicine is great,stay positive.

[AndyArgent]

All the best to you.

[wbill76]

Welcome back Bruce! Hope your health improves and I'm sure you can discuss with your doctors about how to go about modelling safely to avoid any issues. After all it's a way to reduce stress so that should be a positive in its favor!

[Deleted]

Thanks to everyone for their kind comments, just don't know how it's going to pan out yet. Today I went into the back room and looked at the pile of kits, the boxes of Friuls, the containers of Vallejo and the AK Interactive stuff ( which I love, great products) and I know I've got to pull my socks up and make something!

[Leon]

Welcome back Bruce.Try to keep your spirts up.only time will tell what you want to do.

[Deleted]

I'm currently in Polperro, Cornwall, ensconced in a lovely cottage which my lady has hired for a week. No modelling but this morning I went for a walk up to the cliff. Not very far for you lot, but a heck of a distance for me after hardly moving for a couple of weeks. But the sight of the sea was invigorating, even in the rain, and my spirits are on the up. I'm planning things on my iPad and I think some of my stash will be attacked when I get home.

A taster: dragon Panzer IV/70, dragon late IV J, a 3/4 built sWS with flak 43 from Great Wall, a Merkava IV from Hobby Boss (yes, already relocated the suspension on one side) and a pile of Life Color, Vallejo paints ready to go thru the Harder and Steenbeck. Then all of the AK products to titillate them with.

Regards,

Bruce Crosby

[Leon]

Good to hear your on the up Bruce