I Owe Apologies...

[🪦 Rayne00 ●]

Hey all. For those who remember me, just want to say sorry for disappearing. Had a rough year this year and went down a really scary path in my life. For those who didn't hear, I spent some time in a hospital and found out that I was bipolar, with seasonal depression, and ADHD. I was really in a bad place and although I never ripped anyone off, my communication skills and delivery dates were extremely effected by this illness. I want to apologize for not letting ppl know before, but this was very difficult to come to terms with and even more difficult to talk about for a long time. I'm really sorry to all who were effected by my illness. I sabotaged a lot of relationships with customers, but more importantly my family. I needed time to right myself. I am happy to report that I am now on medication and am doing quite better. I am also back to prop making. Gloves, spheres and other things I will let you know about in times to come. Just want to say thanx a million to those who picked up the phone to make sure I was still alive...lol. You guys have no idea how much it meant to me. Anyway, thats about it and I look forward to being a part of the NIGHTOWL community again. Later, Mark

[🪦 IbDaToNeGuY ●]

coming forward is the 1st step and a big one to take . i wish you all the best and i too have some things that i've learned about within the last couple of years . it's tough to come to terms and even harder to let your friends know about it so you don't keep them in the dark but they'll be there for you when needed as i have found out already . mike,

[🪦 Cory ●]

Glad to have you back buddy! I'm also really glad you're doing better...hope to see you in August!

[🪦 imperialhockmaster ●]

Hey man welcome back, i never had a problem with you, or even spoke with you as far as i know, but i remember who you are, and just wanted to say that youve done something most wont, i dont need to say much more then that as we all know what i mean, but i also wanted to say i can relate to you on a few of the things you said, those are some serious illnesses, i personally suffer from ADD and OCD, im not bipolar but my X-wife was, it definately cost us our marriage, so i know what your going thru, you absolutely have to get a grip on these things wether it be thru medication, meditation, exercise, and what ever else the doc may suggest, i use to take alot of diffrent meds but have gotten down to just one twice a day, every otherway i treat myself is classes, reading, meditation, keeping a schedule, talking with others with similiar disorders, and most of keep myself busy, im not one to sit, ill go nuts for sure, lol, im a bit crazy but im also very driven in areas others arent, i could talk all night about these disorders cuz they have played such a big part in my life. I wont do that to you though, just wanted to let ya know your not alone and i feel ya, keep takin the meds and find a way to work it into your life man, rather then it letting you into its life. Take it easy bro, hope everything works out for you!

[🪦 Chainsaw ●]

Mark,I, for one, am glad to hear that you're doing better. I can only imagine what you've gone through this past year, but most importantly you're doing better for yourself and your family. I wish I would have picked up the phone a little sooner but it was great to chat with you!August... MM.... just what the doctor ordered <img src=\"style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbsup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbsup.gif\" />

[🪦 EVOL ●]

hey Mark,Glad your doing better.Nice to see your back and letting us all know that your better. It's a hard thing to do and i'm really glad that you trusted all of us by talking about it.I wish you all the best with your family and getting through it.When your ready. I'm looking forward to seeing your new gloves and seeing you back here.All The Best,Jay

[🪦 VF 31 ●]

hey man, glad ur doin alright

[🪦 Ruste Dowg ●]

Hey Mark, glad to see you back around and well done getting yourself back on track, i always enjoyed looking at pictures of your work, look forward to seeing more in the future, Darren.

[the green ghoul ●]

Welcome back Mark.Good to hear you are going well now.Hope to see you at a future con again.Justin

[🪦 Martoch ●]

Hi Mark and it's great to see you again! I'm happy to hear that you have things under control now...does that mean we will see more pics of your work? <img src=\"style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\"B)\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /> What medication are you taking?One of my best friends is bipolar and he's been going through a lot of horrible times lately...he just walked out on his girlfriend (lived with her) and hasn't shown up for work. He doesn't have his medication (Lithium) and I'm not sure where the hell he's staying. I'm very worried about him.