Wellness check on members?

DaveK · Oct 21, 2020

Hi all

Thanks for all your comments. I’m happy to report that all is well, and rumours of his demise were all greatly exaggerated (as the saying goes), by me 😬. He has smartly tried to get more free time back in his life by pausing his time here.

This is Something to consider in our approach to screen-time. Though I do value the knowledge, hilarity and friendships that I benefit from here on OF. Interesting...

In other news, if you want to get your own leather craft up and running, this Instagram contest from my local shop closes on October 25 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnm2o2hHez/?igshid=1fzrqktge1lk9

JwRosenthal · Oct 21, 2020

DaveK
He has smartly tried to get more free time back in his life by pausing his time here.

I don't understand, why would anyone want to do that.....

M'Bob · Oct 21, 2020

DaveK
Hi all

Thanks for all your comments. I’m happy to report that all is well, and rumours of his demise were all greatly exaggerated (as the saying goes), by me 😬. He has smartly tried to get more free time back in his life by pausing his time here.

This is Something to consider in our approach to screen-time. Though I do value the knowledge, hilarity and friendships that I benefit from here on OF. Interesting...

In other news, if you want to get your own leather craft up and running, this Instagram contest from my local shop closes on October 25 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnm2o2hHez/?igshid=1fzrqktge1lk9

Thanks for the update and pleased all is well.

sonicosa · Oct 21, 2020

DaveK
He has smartly tried to get more free time back in his life by pausing his time here.

This is Something to consider in our approach to screen-time.

Last week I deactivated my Fakebook account and deleted the Instagram app from my phone for similar reasons. I get much more out of my time on OF than I did on either of those sites, but I understand the reasoning.

OF is also devoid of the political posts that were driving me batshit.

Syrte · Oct 21, 2020

Glad all is well. Just curious, were you able to track him down via our combined detective work or did he just reply to one of your messages?

DaveK · Oct 21, 2020

Syrte
Glad all is well. Just curious, were you able to track him down via our combined detective work or did he just reply to one of your messages?

It was a group effort for sure, not from an OF post

Larry S · Oct 21, 2020

Another example of how great OF is.

RevZMan123 · Aug 7, 2023

Well, this is an interesting turn of events ... as many of you may or may not have noticed but now @DaveK is MIA from the board and his etsy shop since March 19th. No idea how to get in touch with him IRL but it's always concerning when someone goes dark, but I know one or more of us were in talks with him on getting leather work done.

Anyone have other means to contact him? I messaged on IG as well, but, again, no response.

M'Bob · Aug 7, 2023

RevZMan123
Well, this is an interesting turn of events ... as many of you may or may not have noticed but now @DaveK is MIA from the board and his etsy shop since March 19th. No idea how to get in touch with him IRL but it's always concerning when someone goes dark, but I know one or more of us were in talks with him on getting leather work done.

Anyone have other means to contact him? I messaged on IG as well, but, again, no response.

I asked around about him but no info as of yet.

Scarecrow Boat · Aug 7, 2023

I think our best point of contact would be through @Duracuir1. @JwRosenthal may even have his contact info as well.

Duracuir1 · Aug 7, 2023

Scarecrow Boat
I think our best point of contact would be through @Duracuir1. @JwRosenthal may even have his contact info as well.

No luck contacting Dave via text either folks. But nice of you to check.

Maybe a few photos of my recent work will entice him to return.

RevZMan123 · Aug 7, 2023

Duracuir1
No luck contacting Dave via text either folks. But nice of you to check.

Maybe a few photos of my recent work will entice him to return.

Thanks for reaching out, Steve -- your stuff looks great!

RI Omega Fan · Aug 7, 2023

RevZMan123
Thanks for reaching out, Steve -- your stuff looks great!

I’ll second that - Steve is getting better and better!

I have to admit the title of this thread gave me a mild heart attack when I saw it. I had PM’d with Steve quite a bit awhile ago, picking his brain and gleaning local knowledge for a planned trip to Quebec City. He was super friendly and helpful - totally cool guy. Whew, I’m glad he’s okay!

Canuck · Aug 7, 2023

I have sent an email to @DaveK, and it didn’t bounce. So I’ll keep you in the loop if I get a reply. He’s not the quiet sort, so one can’t help but wonder.

Duracuir1 · Aug 7, 2023

RI Omega Fan
I’ll second that - Steve is getting better and better!

I have to admit the title of this thread gave me a mild heart attack when I saw it. I had PM’d with Steve quite a bit awhile ago, picking his brain and gleaning local knowledge for a planned trip to Quebec City. He was super friendly and helpful - totally cool guy. Whew, I’m glad he’s okay!

Thanks and to you also @RevZMan123

I have not done any watch related goods, except for some freebies for our upcoming Detroit GTG. I find that local work such as repairs and belts has kept me busy enough. The pocket watch lanyards are a lot of fun to make, however, and I have made a few for some of my OF friends.