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OfflineTh3Issu3
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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: tripdawg420] * 2
    #21134213 - 01/17/15 03:05 PM (9 years, 12 days ago)

Good luck on all your future endeavors and thank you so much for all the information. You mite be gone but you will never be forgotten.


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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: Th3Issu3] * 1
    #21134359 - 01/17/15 03:44 PM (9 years, 12 days ago)

respect!


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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: tripdawg420] * 1
    #21134412 - 01/17/15 03:53 PM (9 years, 12 days ago)

His videos helped me get to where I am today in my hobby. Such an outstanding Mycologist and member of the Shroomery. His works for this community will be remembered without any doubt. Peace and respect for all you've done! :congrats:


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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: WG-Landon] * 2
    #21134554 - 01/17/15 04:21 PM (9 years, 12 days ago)

You didn't fail RR. You gave her over a decade of life she wouldn't have had without your mushrooms/cannabis. I'm also sure the love you two shared played a part in her pushing through the cancer.

They gave her 6 months, you gave her much longer.

<3

Be well brother. Just know you didn't fail, and you'll see her again.


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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: RogerRabbit] * 1
    #21134841 - 01/17/15 05:47 PM (9 years, 12 days ago)

Quote:

RogerRabbit said:
Thanks for the nice comments.  I started to make a thread to say goodbye but saw this one.  People need to realize I'm not moving on because of my new business-I'm moving on because of the abject failure of my most important mission in life.

Those of you who have followed this site for a few years know my wife Vivian has been fighting cancer for over ten years.  She appears in a few of the clips on Let's Grow Mushrooms, which I got out and watched yesterday just to have a chance to see her smiling face again.

My baby, the love of my life and my very reason for living died in my arms over the holidays. 

I suffered through 4 failed marriages before I found her.  I always knew that with Vivian I had true love and that it wasn't conditional on being in a good mood, or having a good financial year, or always saying the right thing, etc.  She was the only person I ever had who loved me no-matter-what and made sure I knew it.  Now she's gone after 15 wonderful years, and I'm all alone up here in the middle of nowhere.

I started growing medicinal mushrooms instead of psychedelic when we met because I was sure I could save her. John Holliday of Aloha Medicinals graciously provided her with products not yet on market but which had shown promise in jump-starting the immune system. She got a medical marijuana card in 2000 and a designated provider certificate for me so I could grow medical pot.  I've developed a high CBD strain that achieves nearly 20% CBD because it's rumored to impeded tumor growth.

Unfortunately, none of it worked and the only person I've ever truly loved in this world is gone.  My heart is broken and I've spent most of the last three weeks curled up in a fetal position on the floor bawling my eyes out.   

How can I continue to answer questions about mushroom growing when the most important reason for growing them in the first place turned out to be a devastating failure? 

Our local newspaper did a front-page story on her.  If anyone can get it, please post it here.  If not, I'll try to scan it and get it posted in a few weeks.  It's on the front page of the Jan 14, 2015 issue of the Ferry County View. It gives information that I've never released before about her life in Russia and the sacrifices her family went through to get to America.

Take care,
RR




The pain will subside and I hope one day that you return and continue your works.

You did not fail at anything, to me it sounds like a success story.

Death is inevitable for all of us unfortunately and the best of us do the best we can with what we have, anyone who does this is a success in my eyes. Doing what you can is a lot more than most people do.

One day at a time and eventually you will be in a better peace of mind.


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Offlineganjfather
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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: budmanman] * 1
    #21135538 - 01/17/15 08:32 PM (9 years, 12 days ago)

I doubt I'd even be a cultivator if it wasn't for RR. From his personal help in threads to his videos (which are the most helpful thing anybody has done for the noob learning to grow).


Much thanks you, RR, I hope all is well!


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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: ganjfather] * 1
    #21135590 - 01/17/15 08:43 PM (9 years, 12 days ago)

Im sorry for your loss RR. Ive had some very close people to me also die over the holidays. Your mission was not a failure. You've inspired, encouraged and motivated so many individuals. I will remember why you did the lets grow dvd's. I know it was to produce money going to her treatment.

Before you solidify your decision to quit this hobby for good, you would know best what she would have wanted. I cant say for sure, but you are a premium asset to not only this community but others as well. If this is your final rodeo here I wish you the best of luck. You inspired me through my time of diagnoses and treatment when I learned I had a tumor in my head. Though I wasn't cultivating at the time I remembered why you made the dvd's that you did and it helped through a very difficult time. 

I'm still in shock of the dreadful news you lost your soul mate.

RR, you're not a failure, what you did was not failure. You're your own worst critic. She will be remembered by many in this community because of you. And her memory will live on. I really hope you reconsider.

Cheers Marc, it truly was a pleasure to learn from you.


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Invisible13shroomsM
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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: djmako7] * 1
    #21135661 - 01/17/15 09:03 PM (9 years, 12 days ago)



:awesome2:


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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: djmako7] * 1
    #21135667 - 01/17/15 09:04 PM (9 years, 12 days ago)

I have an idea, I hope it catches. My next grows profit I will be contributing the profits to cancer research

http://www.cancerresearch.org/

Please feel free to do the same thing.


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OfflinePussyFart
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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: 13shrooms] * 1
    #21135673 - 01/17/15 09:06 PM (9 years, 12 days ago)

Quote:

13shrooms said:


:awesome2:





:bigyesnod:


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InvisibleWilly Wonka
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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: PussyFart] * 1
    #21135773 - 01/17/15 09:25 PM (9 years, 12 days ago)

Thank you for all you have done for the world of mushroom cultivation and to help me personally.  You will be missed and I am truly sorry for your loss and to see you go.  Please take care. :hug:

Condolences,

Willy


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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: PussyFart] * 1
    #21135833 - 01/17/15 09:38 PM (9 years, 12 days ago)

As a cancer survivor myself, I can say I'm truly sorry for your troubles.

I would not be growing mushrooms if you and your wife hadn't invested time into creating a priceless video about it.

I think, from what little I know, and what you've said, she would be very proud of what you've accomplished.


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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: cronicr] * 1
    #21135906 - 01/17/15 09:56 PM (9 years, 12 days ago)

I just came back, too! RR is the man, and I can't thank him enough for all the knowledge I've picked up from him. I also can't thank him enough for that picture of the bible with the cubes growing out of it. Going to miss him...


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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: Sulfurshelfsean] * 1
    #21136215 - 01/17/15 11:18 PM (9 years, 12 days ago)

Well RR, i'm very sorry to hear about your loss. cancer is a tricky one. your treatments probably did more for her then anything the doctors did or could have though.
i'm sure you are decently educated in fighting cancer after helping your wife for so long. so maybe you should take what you know and find others to apply it towards and help. it sounds like she must have had a pretty aggressive cancer, but there are many people out there that have less aggressive forms that might respond very well to mushrooms and cbd. sometimes after something bad happens in life it's good to keep pushing and find a productive path for your energy. since you are such an amazing grower, you might as well keep at it and make a difference in some other peoples lives. you will keep learning and gaining experience, and maybe one day you will be able to naturally beat any cancer. if anyone could do it some day, it's you.


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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: TheNub] * 1
    #21136577 - 01/18/15 01:49 AM (9 years, 12 days ago)

Lets grow mushrooms demystified so much of the abundant info and condensed it into a practical idiot proof form. Total gamechanger for me. My humblest thanks


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Offlinetwighead
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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: RogerRabbit] * 1
    #21136584 - 01/18/15 01:56 AM (9 years, 12 days ago)

Quote:

RogerRabbit said:
Thanks for the nice comments.  I started to make a thread to say goodbye but saw this one.  People need to realize I'm not moving on because of my new business-I'm moving on because of the abject failure of my most important mission in life.

Those of you who have followed this site for a few years know my wife Vivian has been fighting cancer for over ten years.  She appears in a few of the clips on Let's Grow Mushrooms, which I got out and watched yesterday just to have a chance to see her smiling face again.

My baby, the love of my life and my very reason for living died in my arms over the holidays. 

I suffered through 4 failed marriages before I found her.  I always knew that with Vivian I had true love and that it wasn't conditional on being in a good mood, or having a good financial year, or always saying the right thing, etc.  She was the only person I ever had who loved me no-matter-what and made sure I knew it.  Now she's gone after 15 wonderful years, and I'm all alone up here in the middle of nowhere.

I started growing medicinal mushrooms instead of psychedelic when we met because I was sure I could save her. John Holliday of Aloha Medicinals graciously provided her with products not yet on market but which had shown promise in jump-starting the immune system. She got a medical marijuana card in 2000 and a designated provider certificate for me so I could grow medical pot.  I've developed a high CBD strain that achieves nearly 20% CBD because it's rumored to impeded tumor growth.

Unfortunately, none of it worked and the only person I've ever truly loved in this world is gone.  My heart is broken and I've spent most of the last three weeks curled up in a fetal position on the floor bawling my eyes out.   

How can I continue to answer questions about mushroom growing when the most important reason for growing them in the first place turned out to be a devastating failure? 

Our local newspaper did a front-page story on her.  If anyone can get it, please post it here.  If not, I'll try to scan it and get it posted in a few weeks.  It's on the front page of the Jan 14, 2015 issue of the Ferry County View. It gives information that I've never released before about her life in Russia and the sacrifices her family went through to get to America.

Take care,
RR



Thank you for all you did :heart:

You have saved so many lives from illness through your teaching

The power of who - does not lie in our hands :sad:

What you have done is incredibly selfless and loving for the world, I hope that you can continue on in this way - the world needs souls like yours and your wives... You have been, and still are the perfect vessel for her flowing love to pour into this world :heart::heart:


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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: psyeye] * 1
    #21136591 - 01/18/15 02:03 AM (9 years, 12 days ago)

I'm brand new here, but when I read what happened to you I was absolutely moved. That's tragic and one of the most difficult things a human being could deal with. But please know that your years of dedication to mushroom cultivation were not a waste. I used your Let's Grow Mushrooms series to produce my first flush of mushrooms the other day, and I haven't felt so proud of myself in a long time. My first pf tek has been therapeutic, and I guess what I'm rambling about is that you made a huge difference in my life and I want to thank you sincerely.


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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: Acideater69] * 1
    #21136613 - 01/18/15 02:18 AM (9 years, 12 days ago)

I'm sorry RR, i just read your last post. But as they said above, you really saved her. Thanks to your videos we know her and she'll be remembered for the eternity. Because those videos, will last forever.


Edited by Mr. Alien (01/18/15 02:26 AM)


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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: RogerRabbit] * 1
    #21136721 - 01/18/15 04:26 AM (9 years, 12 days ago)

Deep gratitude to you Marc, for all you have done.

I acknowledge the pain of your loss even though I cannot know how it feels.

I also believe that it is possible that Vivian got maximum benefit possible out of life thanks to you and your efforts and your knowledge - that is thanks to your Love. (Like someone said, doctors gave her months, you gave her years.)

Best regards
Johnny


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Re: A Thanks To RR [Re: elasticaltiger] * 1
    #21136756 - 01/18/15 04:53 AM (9 years, 12 days ago)

Quote:

elasticaltiger said:
As a cancer survivor myself, I can say I'm truly sorry for your troubles.

I would not be growing mushrooms if you and your wife hadn't invested time into creating a priceless video about it.

I think, from what little I know, and what you've said, she would be very proud of what you've accomplished.





This cancer stuff all hits home way to hard.

I know I will be in the same position with my fiance..  I cried reading it.  I sent you a PM RR :frown:

FUCKING CANCER


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