Recent health issues that may or may not be related to my bad back are forcing me to take a break from posting on Feathered Photography until I get them resolved or they’re at least significantly improved. I don’t know how long that might take.
I’ll miss my interaction with all of you in the meantime.
Ron
I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with health challenges, Ron. Thank you so much for all the joy and knowledge you’ve shared in your blog. I look forward to seeing you back when you are feeling chipper and wanting to share your wonderful adventures with us once again.
Sorry I am so far behind in getting this news. But I have thought of you and sending healing vibes your way while out camping. Guess I should double-up on those 🙁
None of us want your hurting.
Ron, sorry to read this. I haven’t been on Facebook recently and did not see this until today. I hope they can find the source(s) of your misery and treat it so that you can get back to doing the things you enjoy.
This helped me tremendously with sitting – ObusForme Ergonomic Lowback Backrest Support. Hopefully you will bounce right back to normal soon.
I am so sorry you are going through this. I have been dealing with the same thing. Last week I said farewell to Facebook and making my videos. I just can’t do it any more. I hope your doctor can help you. Good luck Ron.
Hoping you are back in the picture soon!
I will miss seeing your wonderful photographs and reading your quality musings! Please take care of yourself and get well soon – we will have to trudge on glumly without you for a while 🙁 Looking forward to your return !
Hope you have a quick recovery, and please keep in touch. Older photos would also be appreciated. Will miss you.
Been away for a couple of days and just saw this post. I’m sorry to hear of your difficulty and hope it passes soon. I will miss your posts and look forward to them resuming.
Been away for a couple of days and just saw this post. I’m sorry to hear of your difficulty and hope it passes soon. I will miss your posts and look forward to them resuming. Hope you get well fasst.
Here is hoping for a speedy and full recovery my friend. Take care of yourself first with the knowledge that your loyal readers will be here wishing you well and hoping for your return if possible.
I’ll certainly miss your posts!!
Ron, It is a privilege to wake up each morning to participate in your blog and to read so many kind comments from you and your friends. You deserve praise for your dedication and striving for excellence day after day. We all hope for your quick return to health and activity in the field.
Ron,
You’re the BEST at nature photography and the BEST at sharing your incomparable photographs, and discoveries and adventures, with us. That same desire to do your best will serve you well in your healing process.
Just know that you have an amazing team here, rooting you on, and always ready to help when you need us!
Sue
Get better Ron. We need your daily post
Like everyone else, I’ll miss your posts terribly, BUT your health comes first! I’m getting a taste of your back pain and it’s not pretty at all! I wish you the absolute best outcome! If I had a magic wand…well, you know 😉
Much appreciated, everyone. Thank you!
So sorry to hear it. Been there,done th9,no fun! I wish you a speedy recovery!
Charlotte
You did forget!!!…the only reason I didn’t have a full-blown tantrum was because of your bad back and, most recently, your terrible finger wound….otherwise, I would have had a full-blown tantrum,mwhich would have been loud enough for you to hear it THERE, IN UTAH–and it would have been prolinged, violent and UGLY!!!
I’ve been thinking about having one, anyway, but you are so persistent and such a dedicated fuss pot, for you to miss sending out something makes me REALLY worry about you…THIS IS NOT IN CHARACTER!!!
Enjoy your break…heal fast and thoroughly, sleep late (at least to 6:00 or 7:00), and eat lots of chocolate donuts….🙂
Adding my best wishes to all the others. I hope you feel better soon!
Wishing you a rapid and full recovery. Hurry back.
Sorry to hear this Ron. Hope your back heals well.
Take care of yourself. My hopes for a speedy recovery.
As all have stated, I also will miss your daily postings. However, the MOST important thing is your health, get well, we all will be here when your better.
Oh Ron.
I am so sorry to read this. And so very glad you are focussing on your health.
Holding you in my heart.
Be well, friend!
You have a robust and committed family who are ALL pulling for you! Take care and we will all be looking forward to your speedy recovery and ability to get back out into the field again in your truck! All the birds will miss your camera lens sticking out the window.
Take care friend. You have done a wonderful job teaching in the class and on line with your photos and informative text. Time to take care of you.
Take care of yourself. I’ll look forward to when you can post next.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Your posts will follow as your health improves! Thank you for all your posts give to so many.
Dear Ron, Although I have not commented here in quite some time, I have been keeping up with your daily posts, and will miss seeing you and your fabulous photos in my mailbox every day. But, this surely is a necessary step for you to take to ensure that your body fully repairs itself for future adventures with your beloved raptors and other wildlife. Be assured they, like your many devoted fans, will be waiting and ready for your return when the time is right. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a peaceful respite.
Best, Chris
I will miss my morning bird and photography fix. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Get well soon!
Ron, Sorry to hear about the health issues you are having, You are strong. STRONG!
I, like your other readers, will very much miss your photos, narrative and most of all your sense of humor.
Glad you are taking the time to address your health issues and so hope that you have a positive outcome.
Mend well! Looking forward to your return!
Thanks so much for all the kind thoughts and good wishes everybody!!
Best wishes Ron.
While I will certainly miss seeing you in my email box every morning, I hope even more that your health issues will be resolved soon. I suspect the inability to get out shooting is also causing you grief. Take good care of yourself and rest soured that we will all be looking forward to the day you are feeling 100% again.
geeze, that was supposed to be “rest assured” (not soured, lol)
Wishing you a full and speedy recovery Ron. I will miss your photos and posts, however, your health and happiness are of utmost importance.
I hope you have a speedy recovery, and glad you are taking time for your health. Your morning emails are a joy and I learn a lot.
Ron,
Your posts made my mornings happier. I hope you will get well very soon!
We will miss your photos and comments.you are a very pleasant diversion from the “real” world . Thank you for being our eyes and ears in the wild world of nature .Take care of yourself and return only when you are comfortable doing so .
Please do take care of yourself. The relationship between Brother Body, the Ass, and Brother Soul, the Rider, has been remarked. . . I look forward to your return to good health and to this space. If you need anything please let me know.
My best wishes for a complete recovery, from this side of the pond. Do what ever it needs to be well.
We will be here to greet your arrival no matter how long it takes.
Ron, you take care of your self first, we will still be here for you when you return. Best wishes for your recovery.
Take care of your medical issues Ron. I can understand how difficult it is to stop doing what you love, even briefly. Hope you are out doing photography/posting again soon.
Agreed, my mornings won’t been the same without your beautiful pictures.
Taking care of our health should be a number one priority for all of us❗️
Be well Ron😁
Wishing you a speedy recovery. My mornings will not be the same without your beautiful and informative postings…
Ron, please take good care. We’ll be waiting for you on the “flip side.”
The birds will be there when you head out in the truck again. Will look forward to the next posting. Get better soon.
The morning will not be the same without your wonderful photos. Get well soon.
Best wishes for a quick recovery to you Ron!
Take as long as a break as you need Ron! We all wish you a great recovery!
Thoughts and prayers for a complete recovery
Wishing you healing and pain relief . You are already missed. Diana
Best wishes for a quick recovery Ron. Lots of old posts for us to view if we get bored.
Thanks, Everett
🙁 Hope you can get a handle on it – messes up your life for sure and I will certainly miss your morning missives! Take care of you!
Love you Ron! I’m so sorry. Can’t wait until you are feeling better.
Winging healing thoughts your way. Thank you for sharing your adventures for so long – we’ll be thinking of you.
All the best Ron, for a speedy recovery, and hope you feel better soon!
I echo what everyone else has said. We aren’t going anywhere. Good thoughts and prayers for you.
Pain as a never ending companion and all the nastiness that accompanies it are so consumingly exhausting. It is like having your personality and joy for life being drained out of you and refilled with bone tired fatigue, more pain, and an extra dose of anxiety. I am praying for you to find good advice, good care, to spend time with people you love, and to have the chance to replenish. Nothing else matters. You will kick the “Hell” out of this and we will all send you all the good karma we possess.
Be well, Ron. Thank you for every bird and beast!
I will miss my daily instruction from you; but, yes, do take time to care for yourself. This season of heat, fires, and less birds out there is a good time to take a break. I will send healing thoughts in your direction daily as I open my email. Reviewing your posts as suggested by another newish reader seems a worthy way to await your return.
I, too, will miss Your daily posts. But yes, health does cover first, and everything else will follow. I look forward to reading that your health has improved and you will be able to post again.
Ron,
As others have mentioned, it is good that you are focusing on your health. I will be looking forward to the time you are ready to resume your great photography and posts in the future. My very best wishes to you in the meantime!
I will miss your posts and all the great comments, but I’m glad you’re taking the time you need to help yourself heal. I hope your recovery is quick, because it’s never fun to be in the middle of recovery, to be in pain that will seemingly never go away.
I surmised something was amiss. Seek out the best care you can. You have to first take care of yourself, all else can wait. I certainly will miss the daily chat with you. I will take this time to review your daily posts from the very beginning since I joined your blog site so late. It’s something I’ve wanted to do but didn’t get around to other than back references you’ve made. Good thoughts and prayers are sent your way.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery my friend!
Take care of you. I’ll pray for you for improved health.
Ron – Health has to come first. When you start posting again, we will be here – your posts are very worth waiting for! Meanwhile, we wish you the best!
Priorities – health issues come first and foremost. Take care – hope all goes well. Will definitely miss your early morning posts as a wake up call.
So sorry to hear this. Take care of yourself, we will be here.
I’m very sorry to hear this, and I send you my warmest wishes for a speedy recovery.
I will miss all of your postings as well, but your health comes first and you should do whatever it takes to restore your health. In the meantime, prayers your way for a speedy recovery.