Hey guys. Yesterday I lost my Grandfather. He had a huge role in my life and my Grandparents helped raise me and my sisters after my Mom passed away when I was 6. I was not sure about the funeral arrangements until about an hour ago, and it looks like I am catching a last minute (and expensive) flight to Houston to attend the Funeral. This means that there will be a delay in news and the scheduled review / After the Jump. it did not help that I didn’t get power in my house back until 6am today….
I am putting this up as a plea for patience. I know that many people like and rely on the routine I have established here at YoYoSkills of there last two years but when you mash up a last minute Death in the family, with already tight holiday times, there is a good chance that I won’t catch as much news as I usually do and won’t post things on time. This also means that I may be looking at a situation where I push back all my reviews by a week to compensate.
There IS a way that You, the readers can help. If you want to send yo-yo news info to me to help me out (So I don’t have to dig for it) then it would make things a bit easier to get news updates up on YoYoSkills.
Thank you for understanding
– Chris “Dr. Yo-Yo” Allen
#1 by Chase Baxter - December 20th, 2010 at 13:51
I’m very sorry for your loss!
Don’t worry about the readers and being on time with stuff, just do your thing!
#2 by gabe - December 20th, 2010 at 13:53
sorry for the lose hope all is well
#3 by Tom Cunningham - December 20th, 2010 at 13:56
Oh man, sorry to hear that. Now that you’ve posted people will understand. Take some time to reflect and rejuvenate.
#4 by RebelThrow - December 20th, 2010 at 14:16
So sorry to hear about your loss Chris. Im sure everyone here will be more than patient while you deal with your personal matters. hope your holiday season is still merry!
#5 by brian melford(bmel) - December 20th, 2010 at 14:38
sorry to hear dude my condolences, take your time, the community can wait or get the news on its own
#6 by x52 - December 20th, 2010 at 14:41
I’m so sorry. I feel super bad for you and your family. We’ll do our best.
#7 by Arthur - December 20th, 2010 at 14:44
Dont worry about yoyoskills. Your family is 20 times more important.
#8 by DocPop - December 20th, 2010 at 14:49
Sorry to hear that. Have a good flight and take as much time as you need. We’ll still be here when you get back.
#9 by omar ruiz - December 20th, 2010 at 16:13
may your grandfather rest in peace
#10 by No KNOTsense - December 20th, 2010 at 17:06
I know how you feel. I lost my Grandfather on the 12th. Have a safe trip and don’t give yoyoskills another thought until you get back.
God bless you, your grandfather, and your family.
#11 by bk - December 20th, 2010 at 17:24
Condolences to you and yours. We’ll miss you for a bit but don’t worry about us, take care of the fam.
#12 by Steeley - December 20th, 2010 at 20:54
Sorry to hear about your loss. I know I can surely wait on news until you get back.
#13 by Mo - December 20th, 2010 at 22:35
Chris.. you are easily one of the nicest guys I have met in a half century. I have no doubt that your Grandpa was a heck of a guy. I read this somewhere, years ago>>>> ‘Life is a Series of Challenges that we try to Survive’. I did not really give that much thought until I started losing relatives and friends. I used to drive by the Graveyard and say,’ Helloooooooooooo Grandma’.. That was a long long time ago. Now I just drive by and say,’ Helloooooooooooooooooooo Everybody’. There are soo many things we(in the yoyo community) can have differences or opinion on; that is the nature of Humans.. But there is also 1 thing that We, in the Worldwide yoyo Community Can agree on and totally relate to. And that is the feeling of losing Someone Special. < there is no argument there. We can ALL Relate. As can already be noted from the responses before mine; the guys appreciate what you do on your Amazing Yoyoskills site. Your dedication is soo evident by simply recognizing that even during an emotionally tough time as now; you may be concerned about now updating your site information in your standard timely manner. Take care of Business and We will be here when you get back. I already talked to you on AIM, so you know I feel sad about your situation: Working hard../trying to take care of Christmas stuff…/trying to find a house to live in…/and having a Very Close Loved one Pass Away < and scrambling to get the money to make it back to the Funeral.. That is truly one of those Challenges. <You are here on this side of the Country taking care of stuff and the very next morning you are on an Airplane. My friend.. my condolences.
#14 by CrikOnBass - December 20th, 2010 at 22:51
Condolences to you and your family.
#15 by Sircus - December 21st, 2010 at 01:06
My condolences. As awesome as you are, I can only imagine the individual he must have been.
Keep YO head up!
#16 by steamroller - December 21st, 2010 at 04:42
Really sorry Chris.
#17 by jagtek - December 21st, 2010 at 07:46
Thats a Bummer. Best wishes for you
and your family this Holiday season.
#18 by SpdRcr - December 21st, 2010 at 08:16
My condolences to you and your family. Be sure to take some time for yourself and enjoy the holiday season as best as you can. Take care. – Jeremy
#19 by gubo79 - December 21st, 2010 at 10:37
Hi, my condolences and prayers be with you and your family. I never meet my grandpa or grandma but I have and polltical aunt that was the greatest grandma that I could have.
#20 by Sicyo - December 21st, 2010 at 11:04
My condolences, Chris. Very sorry to hear that.
Grandpas are something missed terribly indeed
#21 by Tim - December 21st, 2010 at 11:26
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know how hard it can be to lose people close to you.
I hope that you can find a small amount of comfort in knowing that all of us that enjoy your website will be thinking of you and wishing you the best that can be expected.
Tim
#22 by sam ungerer - December 21st, 2010 at 17:59
dude, i depend on yoyoskills alot but do not worry about maintaining it untill youre back on your feet and recovered
my respect goes out to your family and i hope you all pull through
#23 by frunk - December 21st, 2010 at 19:35
chris, my sympathies, man. i’ve been hearing about issues with my own granddad’s health lately and it’s been weighing pretty heavily on me. grandparents are really special people, and we really miss them when they’re gone.
i really want to wish you well during these times. so sorry to hear about your loss. take care.
#24 by Donald Wilson - December 21st, 2010 at 20:52
Chris I am truly sorry for your loss. It was around this time last year that I lost my Grandmother. It was terribly hard for my family during the holidays, but everyone pushed through and the holiday spirit came back alive.
I wish the best to you and your family. Times are hard. Stay true to the ones you love and you’ll be fine. I hope your holidays turn around soon.
#25 by AJ Busch - December 21st, 2010 at 22:11
Sorry for your loss Chris.
#26 by Ray Smith - December 22nd, 2010 at 05:39
Wishing you and your family all the best chris. Loosing anyone close is always a tough gig. I feel for ya.
Monkeyfinger crew
#27 by Eric Bennett - December 22nd, 2010 at 10:06
My condolences, Chris. Wishing you and your family all the best in this trying time
#28 by Jeremy - December 23rd, 2010 at 21:09
Hey im sorry to hear about your loss. I wish you the best during this tough time.
#29 by Mr J - December 25th, 2010 at 01:42
Thoughts and Prayers.
#30 by Batryn - December 26th, 2010 at 17:02
Really sorry. Also, I’m sure we’d be more mad if you ignored the funeral and kept posting.