i'm still alive

[Randy Twizzle]

I don't know if anyone around here remembers me. I used to be pretty active around here until I had a stroke in Febuary of this year. It left me paralyzed on my left side and caused me to spend severals months in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. On top of that I had major computer problems which took me a few months to fix. All in all a major bummer that caused me to spend most of my time watching TV and feeling sorry for myself. The computer problems have been fixed so I decided to try to rejoin the land of the living and try typing with my right hand. This is my maiden effort and since it's Christmas eve I thought itwould be a good time to check in here and let some of you know that I haven't given up my interest in jazz and reading all the opinions that are expressed in this corner of the Net.

[Aggie87]

Welcome back Randy. I hope 2010 is a better year for you than the past one. Merry Christmas!

[Spontooneous]

Great to see you back, Randy. I missed the wonderful clippings and the gentle good humor. Stick around!

[papsrus]

I'm afraid I don't recall your posts, but welcome back, and I'll pay more attention in the future.

Scary stuff, these sorts of health issues. I can't even imagine what you've had to go through, but it's wonderful that you're feeling better (if that's the right way to characterize it). Continued strength in your recovery.

[Chuck Nessa]

Welcome back and continued recovery!

[Matthew]

Randy, welcome back, and hoping for your continuing recovery.

[Brad]

Randy,

Welcome back. Your typing seems fine to me and I hope you continue your recovery and have a much better 2010.

Best,

Brad

[jazzbo]

Randy, thanks for joining us again. So sorry to hear of the hardships.

[BERIGAN]

Randy!!! I had wondered where you were! I thought perhaps you had gotten pissed off, and just left. Very glad to see you back! Keep a postin'!

[Van Basten II]

Don't think i was around when you were active, but heck the more the merrier, welcome back.

[medjuck]

Hey, welcome back, keep on typin' and Merry Xmas!

[ghost of miles]

Randy, I remember you quite well too (I've retold your "imagine how many Kind of Blue reissues that guy missed" joke to several fellow jazz fans over the past couple of years)--you've been missed, and it's great to have you back here again. Best wishes for a continuing recovery.

[Chuck Nessa]

For folks coming on board post RT, he was our resident "print morgue". Always something of value.

[papsrus]

For folks coming on board post RT, he was our resident "print morgue". Always something of value.

Ah, very good!

[Quincy]

Darn tootin' I remember you! So sorry to hear about your difficult year, but you're typing mighty fine with your right hand. Wishing you the best as you progress!

[Alexander]

Who needs a left hand anyway?

Seriously, I'm glad to see you back, Randy, and I hope you continue to thrive!

[Free For All]

Great to see you back here, Randy! Your sense of humor has been missed. Hope your recovery is swift and complete.

[GregK]

wow. What an amazing thread. Welcome back.

[marcello]

Welcome back, Randy!

I've always enjoyed your posts, and I hope you have a full and quick recovery.

[Bright Moments]

hey randy!!! welcome back!!

[Stereojack]

Welcome back!

And Merry Christmas!

[jazzkrow]

GREAT to have you back posting again!

Merry Christmas and hope the New Year brings continued recovery.

May the jazz Gods shine down on you

-Jeff

[BruceH]

Welcome back, Randy! Hope you continue to recover. Merry Christmas!

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

i remember you, good to see you back!

[clifford_thornton]

Just in time for the holidays and the new year.

Good to see you back & on the road to recovery. Cheers!