Leaving Airsoft :(

[Del Monty]

Hey Guys.

I just wanted to say a heartfelt farewell to my beloved sport of Airsoft.

I was diagnosed today with a serious health condition called Menieres Disease: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Menieres-disease/Pages/Introduction.aspx

As such I have been informed by my GP and ENT doctor to avoid driving or any activities that can bring on my symptoms .. while I was on medication for this, the pills no longer seem to be working and I am forced to leave work and stop the activites I love. As such for the benefit of my health to leave the sport in the hope of one day returning in better health.

I am in the process of selling my current airsoft equipment including my pink weapons to anyone willing to buy them from me ..

No this is not a hoax or frape this is 110% true ..

If anyone is interested they are in the appropiate sales pages

I wish to remain part of the community and offer any help or advice I can to newcomers and members alike, having played the sport for 10 years I feel I have some knowledge I can share.

I wish everyone all the best in their airsoft pursuits and feel free to drop me a line anytime.

Del Monty.

 

[Mack]

That sucks bud. Hope you can one day get back playing again.

 

[Del Monty]

Thanks Mack, I hope so too .. its going to be very eerie on weekends now ......

 

[skeeter]

Further proof that life is, indeed, a bitch. Hope you can get back to health soon. Keep in touch on the forum, fella, us fng's need your knowledge and expertise.

All the best.

 

[hairbag73]

Unlucky buddy

 

[Russe11]

Thats a real shame.

 

[Del Monty]

I feel like im letting people down .....

 

[ronin677]

I am really sorry to hear your news and can only imagine your feelings regarding this condition. If you ever what to talk about your feelings please give me a shout. I am a trained counsellor and I will listen without judgement

Stay positive buddy

 

[Monty]

I'm even more shocked by how sudden this was, you just started Piefinders and now you're not allowed to play airsoft.

At least you'll still be on the forums.

 

[Del Monty]

I didn't know whether to scream at the doctor or just cry...

all my hard work with airsoft, moving house and finding work now ive lost most of it in a flash, cant drive, sick from work .. Football and airsoft down the pan, Its a crushing blow to what was a fresh start .. I was even posting for PC parts on the other thread .... I feel really empty at the moment.

 

[two_zero]

I don't know what to say. I really feel for you, bud. The NHS site is "experiencing technical difficulties", I do not know anything about your condition.. but if it can improve, I really hope it will.

This should be a reminder for the rest of us to never take anything for granted.

 

[Airsoft_Mr B]

So sorry to hear this news mate

 

[Zak Da Mack]

Damn man, that is really bad to hear. Who will represent the pink gun community now? I really hope for you to get better soon and hope that it doesn't screw you over much more :/

 

[Monty]

Damn man, that is really bad to hear. Who will represent the pink gun community now?

I will take the throne.. B)

 

[Del Monty]

Monty has agreed to buy my pink m4 and take the responsibility of upholding the ancient pink code of warriors.

 

[Lord_Metile]

Sorry man. I hope you will be able to play again.

1 like = 1 respect

 

[ronin677]

I feel really empty at the moment.

That is not surprising. What are your future plans? Do you have anything in mind or is it all still numb at the moment?

 

[Serconker]

Damn man, that's real bad luck.

Hope you stick about..

 

[Del Monty]

I asked Dev if he would consider me as a Mod.to the site, I am a lifetime support of the site and wish to stay active and help people ... As for future plans .. I will take each day in time and get all the help.I can to keep this disease at bay so I can enjoy life and hopefully one day play airsoft again and try and organise forum meetups.

 

[Russe11]

Yes, it seems you crashed the NHS site

I had to google it. Several sites came up.

http://www.menieres.org.uk/

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/menieres-disease-leaflet

Neither of these seem to agree with the idea that you should give up airsoft. Exercise is considered beneficial and social isolation is considered a bad thing. I would get a 2nd opinion. You may need to inform marshalls of the problem and have someone to drive you to games.