bilzmale
Hall of Famer
- Location
- Perth, Western Australia
- Name
- Bill Shinnick
Ten years ago today I followed Amin Sabet and BBW over here to the newly resurrected Serious Compacts forum. I was very fortunate to spend some of those early times as a Mod and as the publican of Bill's Pub. There have been very few days when I've not visited at least once and I've enjoyed seeing it thrive and always be the friendliest corner of the 'net. Despite occasional navel-gazing about the name, I believe Cameraderie now truly captures the purpose and the ethos of this wonderful place.
Many of you know I've been battling Parkinson's for a lot of this time and I have to now accept it has beaten me. Sadly it is not the more obvious motor problems but rather the apathy caused by loss of the dopamine rewards system in my brain that is the culprit. Without the 'buzz' that we all get from dopamine when we enjoy our hobby/passion there is little reason to participate or even anticipate.
I am grateful for the friendship, wisdom and of course the images you have shared with me and I feel I have many friends here ( who will be un-named for fear of missing someone). Camaraderie is in excellent shape and will continue to be a 'home' for like-minded (and thankfully open-minded) photographers. I wish you all well and may pop in occasionally.
Many of you know I've been battling Parkinson's for a lot of this time and I have to now accept it has beaten me. Sadly it is not the more obvious motor problems but rather the apathy caused by loss of the dopamine rewards system in my brain that is the culprit. Without the 'buzz' that we all get from dopamine when we enjoy our hobby/passion there is little reason to participate or even anticipate.
I am grateful for the friendship, wisdom and of course the images you have shared with me and I feel I have many friends here ( who will be un-named for fear of missing someone). Camaraderie is in excellent shape and will continue to be a 'home' for like-minded (and thankfully open-minded) photographers. I wish you all well and may pop in occasionally.
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