Re: Any "old timers 1997-2002" still around?

I found that if I spent too much time on the news group my disease 
tended to dominate my life.  Now when I come back for a visit I miss a 
lot of the others like Susan, Vanny, Deb, etc

Paul

Dwight wrote:
> xUSNFlyer wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> When I was first diagnosed (1997) this group was a blessing as I had 
>> just lost a career I loved and was in a horrible flare which lasted 
>> almost 3 years, and so many of the folks that were on here at that 
>> time probably saved my life.  It is truly amazing how the treatments 
>> for Crohn's has changed in the 11 years, and though I would really 
>> enjoy catching up with some of those that were so helpful, I see there 
>> are still the same type of folks here now.  Back then I had created a 
>> website for those that wanted to be listed and at that time we almost 
>> had 300 members (from the old site) and it was safe from "bots" as you 
>> had to know the exact URL to be able to find others.  Now with "bots" 
>> it can make life miserable or at least your email.
>>
>> Best of luck to all and if any of the "old timers" are still here, 
>> please let me know as I'd love to catch up with you all.
>>
>> Ken Akin
>> aka "kjakin or kakin"
> 
> Ken, I was here back in 2000 and 2001. I quit hanging around when the 
> flares subsided, but still look in from time to time. I usually don't 
> have to much to add so I stay in the background.
> 
> Dwight