Sniper31 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 To those few who may have missed me, I am happily back, after some challenging events. I was gone from here, since early last summer, I believe. A few years back, I was wounded in action, and suffered some serious injuries as a result. I never disclosed that to anyone on here, except maybe a few of you privately. Well, last summer, I started to experience some serious medical issues related to my wounds. As a result, using a computer (and hence, flight simming) became extremely difficult and sometimes downright uncomfortable. Short story is they found out I was having low grade seizures due to a brain injury I suffered when I was wounded. Computer use was heavily aggravating it. Lots of specialized rehab later, I have been cleared to 'fly' again....yay! I have missed you all here, and I have missed my simming. I do have some residual side effects, like memory loss, word processing issues and various other cognitive 'things' but in general, I am doing much better. Once I explained the whole flight sim process to one of my occupational therapists, they actually said it would be a good thing to do for my brain because of all the processes and routines involved. I just won't ever be flying any real planes...lol. Anyhow, just wanted to let you all know where I was. I am here now, and although I may process things slower now, and I might need some help to remember things, it's still me, Sniper31...happy simmer to be back with you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caluma65 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Good to see you back Sniper!! I thought it had been a while since I had seen your name pop up on here. Sorry to hear about the issues that you have been experiencing but glad you are on the mend and good to see you back!! Cheers, Calum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt1 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Welcome back, Sniper, and thank you for your service! Glad you're doing better, and wishing you the best going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Hobson Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Welcome back, my friend. You were truly missed! Glad you are the mend. Of course, you have some catching up to do--lots of new stuff out there! Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmorin Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Welcome back Sniper! I am glad that you are doing better and I pray that your recovery continues. Thank you for your sacrifice and service. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 welcome back, hope your recovery continues to go well......I do believe that flight simming is very good exercise for the brain and also takes us to places we may never visit in real life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Great to see you back and on the mend Sniper! You're going to love the upcoming True Earth Washington project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_R Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 It's great to see you back Sniper! We have missed you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1252 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Hey Sniper! great to see you back - I'd assumed you were off being secretive and military somewhere. Sorry to hear about the injuries, but hope it really all settles back down again now. And now you've (maybe) got some new environments to play in, what with XP and True Earth and all! Happy flying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Welcome back mate.. I have missed your input on the forum.. and thank you for your service to the country.. Terry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Yes Landon my friend after we had been speaking privately I thought you would be back soon and its great to see you here in public again as ive said you take it easy and slowely don't over do things speak soon . cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Hi, nice to have you back. Always appreciated your opinions and insights. Lots of new stuff to look at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbrindles Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I don't know you Sniper, but I remember well reading your posts...and I look forward to reading more now that you're back. Well done, and take care, Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Welcome back Landon, a healthier return and one step at a time going forward. If your occupational therapists are correct your recovery will be speedy. Just shows none of us know what is affecting any one, at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc_Z Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Welcome back from one vet to another. Take it easy and listen to the docs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Colbert Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Thank you for your service and welcome back Sniper. Glad to hear you’re doing better and that flight simming can help you with your recovery. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Welcome back mate !! . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Hi Sniper I did notice your absence as well as Caleb's and Marty's. Tough story yours but fortunately you're alive and kicking Very welcome back it is great you are able to continue simming, there's been a lot new, catch up Lots of blessings and prosperity to you Cheers Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Welcome back mate, hope all goes well for the future Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Harmes Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Welcome back Sniper, you have been truly missed, and there were a number of posts mentioning your absence. Glad to hear your medical issues have been diagnosed and you are on the road to recovery. All the best. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Gosh Landon, that sounds terrible, thank goodness you’re ok! It’s good to see you back and from one vet to another MANY thanks for serving our country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Kane Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Welcome back, yes I agree the Flight Sim is good for the brain, I have many startup routines memorized and even months of inactivity you can challenge yourself back into them again. Keep the brain juices flowing and keep things inspiring by challenging yourself to new things. Keep it fresh and real Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Welcome back mate. Glad you are on the mend. I hope your country is looking after you and yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flya150 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Welcome back, It's good to hear that you will be able to get back into your passion. Thank you for your honorable service. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Welcome back Landon, look forward to you posting again!!!!! There has been a lot of new scenery released since you have been gone, but just take it one day at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I was missing our funny exchange... I hope your great humor is still there, I am sure it is. What a sad story. I am really glad to see you back and felling better. Take good care of yourself now Cheers, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 That's weird, I was only thinking where you were last weekend. Great to see you back Landon. Simming and camping - two things you love, great for the mind. Looking forward to your welcome contributions to the forum again. Cheers Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvdboomen Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Glad to see you back again! We indeed missed you. I hope you've found your way up regarding the medical issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Hello Landon. So happy to have you back. Thank God you are OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 Wow, everyone! Thank you SO much for the kind words and appreciative comments. As per the advice of many, clinicians and friends alike (some on here even) I am indeed taking things slow. Heck, it's been a monumental task just working out all my flight controls, but thankfully I always have made copious notes and diagrams on my simpit setup, so that has helped. Thankfully, I have a nice quiet home with a huge basement and plenty of room for my setup, so I can just take it slow, in my element and process things at my (new) speed. Again, it's great to be back on here and to be communicating with you all. Resilience has been my watchword ever since I got wounded, but this latest setback was a real shock....it is such a tremendous relief to be simming again, and without issues. And I can't think of a better way to soak it all back in than in wonderful Orbx style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakashi Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I would like to also welcome you back Landon! I know we all missed your postings and your noir stories, like the blond on the run, stealing rides from you! Sure hated to hear of your reasons for not being here but thankfully your better and able to fly again! I haven’t been too active myself lately, but plan on returning soon too. And Vet to Vet, Welcome Home Brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Fantastic news! I cannot imagine the fight you must have had to put up, and it sounds like you’re winning! I just hope when my time comes to face “real” adversity that I am able to handle it with courage and to be as resilient as you are. God Bless you and welcome back to the Sim world!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reecemj Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Glad you back Sniper! Thanks for all you have done . I read here a lot and I knew last summer Sniper31 was missing. Welcome back to the sim world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colin M Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Welcome back Sniper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taph Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Welcome back Sniper, you've been missed, good luck with your recovery, just hang in there Taph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I thought about you every so often. Being a sniper is one of the most difficult and most dangerous of jobs. A tribute to your patriotism and heroism. Welcome back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 Thank you again guys, it is very much appreciated being welcomed back like this. @Geezer It had it's moments, both good and bad, that is for sure. One of the main reasons I have embraced flight simulation all these years, as it has been my getaway from more serious experiences in life. I suspect hobbies like this do that for many... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehowell57 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Welcome back, Sir. May your recovery continue apace. Best wishes, Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Pugwash Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Welcome back Sniper, great to see you here again...take it real easy and I wish you all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfstreamtwo Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 As noted in Stew's post, there's been lots of changes for the good since your absence. As others have so well said, your service is deeply appreciated, and that's from one vet to another To the mods: Is there any way someone can gift Landon a scenery or two so he can see where we are in simming today? If necessary, a PM to me with details would be welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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