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Offline wipass

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« on: December 08, 2004, 06:35:33 PM »
Four weeks ago my young lad was diagnosed as being dyslexic, it wasn't such a huge shock as we had suspected for a while that such a bright young man shouldn't have trouble reading, writing and spelling.

I "fly" GMT 17:00 for an hour or so, well this is the time that he needs help with homework and some good old fashioned time with his Dad.

So ....  I have made the decision to quit and cancel the game so as I can concentrate on my boy.  

All the best to you all and the game in General.

Thanks HTC for a few years of fun and thanks to the community at large for making this a fun place to be.

wipass

Offline JB42

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« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2004, 06:40:09 PM »
you have always been a good player in AH and it seems you are even a better father. Good luck to you.
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Offline JB73

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« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2004, 06:51:50 PM »
sir, good luck with helping your son overcome it. i hear there are many ways to help that, and my prayers are with you.
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Offline Speznaz

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« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2004, 07:03:31 PM »
Good luck sir

Offline airbumba

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« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2004, 08:07:02 PM »
Take it easy Wip, , good luck with that bud.
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« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2004, 08:10:28 PM »

Offline Scherf

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« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2004, 08:19:44 PM »
Good on ya' wipass.

Fun flying with / against you in WBs and in AH. Best to you and your boy -

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Offline Max

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« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2004, 08:19:55 PM »
Sorry to cya leave...you were always a class act. Best wishes with respect to your son.


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Offline rod367th

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« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2004, 08:24:10 PM »
Wipass as a father of 5 I know sometimes things may be tough,but A strong person like yourself will over come.  I myself have cut back playing time and Have seen and improvement in My father & son relationship. Wish you and your family all the success and happiness though out your lives. Good luck & Godbless .

Offline LYNX

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« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2004, 09:01:38 PM »
Wishing you well and good hope with your lad.  

I'm not a father but I am dyslexic. There is a whole world of help out there these days. Dedictaed teachers, schools etc.  I'm sure you've already been filled in.

Unfortunaly in my day Dyslexia wasn't catered for.  I didn't really learn to read untill I was 15 / 16.  Through Junior school I had extra night classes, extra home work (mostly copying) and the humilation of being made to read out load in class.  As you could imagine, I soon switched off and became adept at hiding my problem. When I was in my early teens the only thing that helped me to read was errr a stash of mens mags I found.  I darn well read every copy...twice lol.  Then it dawned on me that I was actually reading.  Learning to read became rewarding for a change.  

So, now at 42 I read slower than most but I do read.  Spelling catches me out but isn't as big a problem as it once was. However, wild horses couldn't make me read out load....  lol.

I'm not suggesting you bring home that latest copy of "Big un's"  My point is DON'T make it a chore and please stay positive.

Offline Slash27

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« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2004, 12:23:20 AM »
Wipass and take care. Enjoyed flying with you.

Offline RedTopp

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« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2004, 01:10:05 AM »
to you Wipass! It is a wonderful thing to see priorities in the right spot.
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Offline maik

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« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2004, 02:19:07 AM »
Wipass

and all the best for you and your family.

You will be missed.

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« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2004, 04:13:20 AM »
One lucky kid.. Wipass and have a great holidays!
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« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2004, 04:26:18 AM »
wipass      will miss you killing me