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Hey everyone,

Thanks for all your well wishes. I'm out of hospital again, and made a full recovery after the operation to remove the gall stone. I feel much better already, and no longer look like a Simpsons character. 

I'll have to have another operation in a few months time to remove the gall bladder, but hopefully I won't suffer any more problems until then.

Unfortunately, my father's health has been rapidly declining while I was in hospital, probably related to his previous battle with Lymphoma. He's not been eating, has had numerous falls, and is now sleeping for 20+ hours a day. I'm heading off to see him tonight as the doctors don't think he will last until the weekend.

So, that's where I'm at right now. I'd previously planned out the scenes for the upcoming chapter and have started writing again, but I can't really give you any estimates for when I'll be finished, due to the situation with my father. I'll try to keep you updated where possible.

Best wishes,

Tefler

Comments

Taco Hubbeling

Sorry to hear about your father. All my sympathies and God bless.

darkuncle

take care of the family - John and the girls and their story will still be here when you get back :)

Pat White

Sorry to here. Family 1st

DemonHunterCole

I’m glad to hear you’ve recovered. I’m sorry to hear about your father. Best wishes!

Lilian Darvell

Sorry to hear that, best wishes to you and your family.

Zeroxis

Best wishes Tefler. Family 1st after all. Thanks for the update

Nacho Nutts

Get better and best wishes

Cornbread

Totally understand. Deal with the health and stay strong for the family

mouadh housseini

Best wishes for your dad. Family is the most important thing. Take care Tefler

Ricardo Miguel Pereira da Silva

Life is a bitch. One moment all is going well and the next all fals apart like a castle of cards. Man hang in there. Best wishes

James Locknane

We totally understand. I hope your dad improves. Glad you are improving. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Muledrvr

Hugs and condolences. Well wishes for the future. Losing parents can be rough. Take your time and get yourself healthy.

Vizth Hal

I swear Papa Nurgle has it out for you. My best wishes to your and your family.

Big Orca

I am going through a similar issue with my mom, and it just drains me. Thank you for the update, and take care of yourself and your family. Wishing you the best.

Matt Scott

Take care of yourself and family first

vontzki

Thanks for the updates. I wish you and yours good health!

Randy

God's blessing be with you and family I pray for peace and comfort. Miracles do happen and are subject to prayers. Offering prayers for all.

Whoriar

How can I express into words my concern and well wishes for you and your family... The best I can say is that I won't hold you accountable to deliver a chapter. You can even charge a full fee so that you have the financial freedom in this time. No one should suffer under the yoke of financial hardships in such a time.

James Benton

Take care of yourself and your family. We will be here waiting when you produce more content.

MVFast

Glad you’re doing better. When they start sleeping that much, time can be short. It’s possible he could sleep for days before passing, but they can often hear.

Darrion

Take care of the family and health. Story can wait. It isn’t real and people are. I wouldn’t be surprised if you just wanted to take some time off even after all of this is over with, unless writing is just therapeutic for you. I understand it either way. Hoping you have some people you can talk to in your day-to-day life.

Rich-Melanie DeNicola

Family is the most important thing in your life right now. God bless!!

Hephaestus Hugh

Glad you’re on the mend. Sorry about your dad. Be where you need to be. You’ve got a great story but it’s not the most important thing

Rich C

So sorry to hear that about your father. Spend what time that you can with him. Glad to hear that you are on the mend physically though.

JAStro

Good, you're improving. Sorry to hear about your Dad. Take care of yourself and your family. My best wishes to all of you!

Robert Kerr

Glad to hear you are better, but very sorry to hear about your father. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. I am waiting to see what happens in the story, but right now you have much more important things to tend to. I'll be here when you can get back to it.

Wayne Cochrane

Glad your doing better. Sorry about your father. Keep us updated we will be praying for you

Reid Joy

Damn, Tefler. Glad to hear your doing better and so sad to hear about your dad at the same time. Family first, buddy. We'll still be here.

Azwiz

Happy you're doing better . Best wishes to your father . Family first .

Azwiz

BTW . HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN's DAY/MONTH

KingDumple

Good luck, sorry about your father. We appreciate the updates.

Mapstar

As Long as the story is finished in the end, i Can patiently wait for another month Ort two. Take your time, get better and look after your loved ones. Best wishes :)

Deke

Family first. Take care.

was

Thanks for the update Teller. Take your time and all the best for you and your family. wim

Evan

My sympathies for your situation. Thank you for the update. Take care of yourself, Tefler, and know that we hope that everything works out as best as it possibly can for you and your family.

Faralis

Don't worry, we'll be here, waiting. Go see your father, and stay with your loved ones.

BrianM

Thanks for the update, Tefler. Good to hear that your surgery was successful and you are on the mend. Best wishes to your father and I hope you can spend some quality time with your him.

GDay (FMS)

Thank you for the update Tefler it is really appreciated. Family always comes first. Spend the time you both need with your father and family, we will be here when you are ready to return..

Gunner

Glad to hear you’re on the mend, and sorry to hear about your Dad. Family comes first, so focus on them. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Austin

Take your time with the chapters, but please do not charge us yet again. The pre charging for chapters is getting a bit out of hand. I hope everything works out for you and your family.

John Degennaro

Thank you for the update. Glad you are on the mend. I'm sorry to hear about your father's health. Best wishes.......John

Aaron Yuro-Smith

I only know one person with worse luck with you sir. I am glad you are feeling better. My condolences on your father.

Stuhero

Aloha Tefler, I am glad that you are feeling better and having lost my father last year I know that pain as well. Thanks for the update as I prefer those to time lines that can be and often are missed.

Dennis Kindig

Best wishes, Tefler. I've suffered through gall stones, thought it was the worst pain I'd ever felt until I had a kidney stone. Anyway, they eventually removed my gall bladder and that took care of it for good. It was done arthroscopically, three small incisions and 2-3 days recovery. I was lucky and haven't had to reduce my fat intake at all. So sorry to hear about your father...

Steen Kaasgaard

I really really want more chapters... but family comes first take care of you and yours!

Unresolved Plots

Glad to hear its looking like you are on the mend Tefler. Sad news about your Father. Family is most important. Make sure you take all the time that you need.

Joco Hobo

Prayers to you and your family Tefler. Do what you need to do to square everything away.

James Dougherty

Glad you're doing better and my heart goes out to your family. Don't feel like you're ignoring us, family and personal health comes first

Rayce Royal

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way, Mr. Tefler. You get to pick the deity, and I'll do the leg work

Jeff

Best wishes to you too, and take care!

TF007

Take care

James Glass

When it rains it pours. Take care of your family and yourself.

Bill Phillips

My sister was given a week to live in October, I got a call from her yesterday. Just remember "It ain't over 'til it's over.

Big D Daddy O

Take care of you and yours first. TSM can wait. It’ll make the return that much sweeter. All the best to you Tef.

Jim Herrera

Best to you and your family Tef. You and your family will remain in my prayers.

Walter Davis

Hope you get to spend time with your father and say goodbye

Rhys

Best wishes for you and your family

Silent Count

Glad to hear about the smooth operation for you and sad to hear of your father.

William Edwards

A Proposal to all those members following the story . . . As an author Tefler can really spin an intriguing tale which I know is highly anticipated by his followers. Now Tefler’s financial situation as well as a string of illness has put our favorite author into a deep hole he will have trouble climbing out of. He hasn’t been able to draw income since December and, in fact, still “owes“ his readers for two, yet to be delivered, chapters. Now I believe that he would much prefer to be writing than to deal with his own illness or his father’s ill health. At the same time he faces the wrath of some of his readers if he charges for another chapter without delivering the two chapters he has already charged. Yet, at the same time he has to feed his family and pay his medical bills. If he is worrying about that, it distracts from his ability to write. I think it is time we give our favorite author a break. I propose we ask him to set up another category of membership entitled “Unconditional Gift to Tefler”. All existing memberships would still exist and would operate as they have been. The new category would be billed by Patron once a month and individual members would need to sign up with a monthly amount they would like to gift to Tefler, no strings attached, nothing required on his part. Those members desiring to help Telfer get back on his feet could sign up. Those that sigh up could also remove their name by monthly billing date and no longer be charged. For those not interested in the new category, they would have nothing they have to do. I know I could pledge a couple dollars a month for a couple of months because I like his story. If this stabilizes his home situation, allowing him to write more, so much the better.

claude Baker

I think it is a splendid idea. I am willing to go to a monthly pay whether we get text or not.

Greg Pate

I feel you pain with the stones, I have those too. Spend as much time as you can with your Father. I lost mine several years ago.

Bill

Best Wishes to you and your family Tef!!

wally ballou

When Tef overcomes all of life's diversities he might give Stable Diffusion a shot...It is a free program that allows the author to generate photo realistic pictures using AI...The pictures, as I understand, are made by the AI program using text in the story...The free version will generate pictures of an NSFW category... Just imagine pictures of the crew under various circumstances as described in the story narrative... If you are curious there is a lengthy description of it's capabilities in Wikipedia...

Idaho Spud56

Get well and take care of the family.

Nick Jo

Take your time Tef. Family is important. The TSM universe can wait.

Michael carney

Ok. From a person who has made a number of comments in regards to missing paid chapters. I honestly truly believe that Tefler should maybe take a paid, as in another charge without chapter, break and concentrate on family and self. I only pay a few dollars per chapter. And I am being selfish, Tef can't produce good content under these conditions. And more importantly spend time with your father.

Michael56Smith

.74: ... W-what! The TSM universe can wait! .... that could well be blasphemy, ... oh well, yeah Tef does need to take care of himself and his family, ... so okay to giving him more time to complete the space battle that he left us in the middle of, Gahl'kalgor can wait, ... take care Tef, be good, see ya around the water cooler, ... ;-) TTFN

Michael Collins

I also think a paid break would help Tefler

Who Me

Just forget 161 and 162 are pre-paid. When you get feeling better and your home life is taken care of then post 161 and charge for it. I would not complain at all for paying for 161 again. Take care of yourself and your family first. Please?

Tefler

Thank you for the well wishes everyone. My father passed away in his sleep a few hours ago.

Cignal

Our Condolences.

AzureReader

We are so disconnected in this digital world but still connected by the painful parts of the human experience. Having a moment of silence for you, brother.

Newnotsure

Sorry for your family’s loss Tefler

Michael56Smith

.85: My condolences, may he rest in peace, ... ttfn

PLRus--Founding member of the TSM F5 club.

Concerning the gofund me account: That is very likely bogus. Tefler doesn't give out his personal information, so he would never give it to Kester during it's setup and Tefler would likely never get paid. gofundme has rules about third party setups like this and they just confiscate the money and return it. This is the appropriate section of their policy. The person receiving funds must have a bank account in the currency that the fundraiser was set up in, and meet all of the requirements listed below. If you do not meet the requirements for any of our supported countries, please do not create a fundraiser. You must ask someone who does meet the requirements to create one for you. If you create a fundraiser and cannot receive the funds, all donations will be refunded. Donations made to personal GoFundMe fundraisers are generally considered to be "personal gifts" which, for the most part, are not taxed as income in the United States. Additionally, these donations are not tax deductible for donors. However, there may be particular case-specific instances where the income is in fact taxable for organizers. For example, if the donations are considered income to the recipient. The best way to ensure that you are in compliance with the tax laws is to maintain adequate records of donations received and consult with a tax professional. As part of GoFundMe’s Terms and Conditions, you have represented that you are not providing any goods or services in exchange for the donation of funds. As a result, GoFundMe will not provide you with any tax documentation for money raised on your fundraiser. Since Tefler does provide a service for pay from the members who donate, this can be considered income and Tefler would be liable for taxes. If the account was set up in Dollars and Tefler's bank account is in England (pounds) that could be an issue as well. (I know Kester lives in the U.S. and Tefler lives in England near London.) Also, given Tefler is still in mourning and it is HIGHLY likely he and Kester have not talked about this, I would wait a while before I donated. Not that I am against it...but nothing is preventing a third party, namely the person who set up the account, from taking the money and running. It is also a possibility Tefler would be uncomfortable, even possibly insulted, with this being done in his name without his knowledge or permission. He and I speak quite often and I can tell you it is not a given he would support something like this if he wasn't the one to set it up or ask for it in the first place. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying Kester would steal that money. But, as the creator of the account, it is a possibility (and this is a known issue which has been exploited on that platform). I don't know Kester well enough to say either way. It is my personal opinion that Kester overstepped his bounds doing this without consulting Tefler when he did this.

PLRus--Founding member of the TSM F5 club.

And those who really want to help irrespective they can up the tier and commitment on Patreon temporarily without any risks involved...In my mind, this is a no-brainer.

Anthony Kester

Wow, someone's pissed off at me. It's like this people. When setting up that GoFundMe for Tefler it never ever asked for his information. I was actually surprised since I did click on "For Someone Else". If it's a matter of taxes, I will out of my own money make Tefler whole. Why, because I don't need or want your hard earned money. I've got my own.

PLRus--Founding member of the TSM F5 club.

Not pissed off. Just believe you have overstepped. And there are risks that others need to be aware of if they wish to donate....and there is a safer way to do it. HendrixNorton nor you, I suspect, really thought this through. I am sorry if it feels insulting, but the truth is the truth and nothing I said was inaccurate, misleading, or vindictive in any way.

SP Rupert

Wow Rus. With friends like you who needs Progenitors.

PLRus--Founding member of the TSM F5 club.

Huh? Is it not obvious I am trying to protect everyone? Is it not obvious Tefler may not appreciate this? I know I wouldn't. I don't really expect anyone to say thank you for your insight or anything. But backhanded insults? Really?

Hendrix Morton

What one thinks of as "truth" is just opinion... And opinions are like aresholes... Everyone has one, and most of them stink...

jdg45

I am seeing a lot of support for Tefler during his current difficult time. So, as Patrons are owed two chapters, maybe the community could give feedback on posting two SHORT chapters as a catch up. Say 5,000 words each?? I am less than thrilled with reduced chapters but for ONE occasion??? Gets around a lot of issues and suggestions for support...

Dallas Bell

You would likely get the two shorts and then when the full chapters are realesed get charged for them too

Who Me

That would be fine with me!

RWJ from OC

I feel for you, Tefler. I've been sick since the beginning of the year. Everything tasted bad, even water, which led me to eating and drinking less and less until I couldn't eat or drink anything and ended up in the ER with Acute Renal Failure in January, and again in Feb, with a 3rd visit to the ER in Feb. I've lost 40 lbs since New Years. To add to the mix are indicators pointing to liver and pancreas problems. Undergoing test after test and blood work is all over the place. So take care of yourself Tefler and I'll do the best I can too. One of your VERY early readers.

Rurik

Sending you best wishes. I know I'm sometimes cranky waiting on the escape from some of my own issues, but I don't want to be unappreciative that you might be going through your own. FWIW I have been watching out for John's dad to return (without or without his mom pulling him by the pointy ears) and make some good for all the stuff from before, and I suspect that might be more likely hearing about what is going on in your own family as the inspirations my prove unavoidable. Stay strong, get better and best wishes with you.

Michael56Smith

.122: ... and I trust that you and yours are doing better, ... I hope you can get back to living your life the way you choose, .... take care of yourself, and best wishes, .... and when the muse hits you, ... more TSM would be wonderful, ... we love that little tale that you provide to us, .... But family first, then yourself, and later on, your rabid fans, .... And please throw Gahl'kalgor one of your infamous Tefler story Twists, ... and then allow Valeria to laugh at him, ... Excelsior! true believers! ... ;-) TTFN

TF007

Dear Diary, It’s been 80 days since our last chapter. A lot has happened in Mr Tefler’s life and we patiently wait for his return. Until that time I’m drinking a lot and reading other stories. Optimistic that we might get something at the end of the month even if it is just two short chapters to catch up. TF007

Rayce Royal

My nephew just won a bourbon raffle. I may need to go visit in order to make it thru to the next chapter :)

AzureReader

Given what Tef has gone through I’m thinking we should set expectations low for this month. Perhaps by end of April we’ll get a chapter, but it will be whenever some of Tef’s life becomes less chaotic. I’m not sure I’d want to be writing this month after all he’s been through. On the bright side if TSM has been getting long in the tooth for Tef after a 3-4 month break he may return to it with some creative energy restored.

Sam

I expect a chapter sometime late July to August. If nothing's produced by then, something serious has probably happened. Good luck to you mate and take your time getting your health back up. Get Rachel to give you a once-over too! :)

Chris Phillips

You can't expect an author to do good work when his father is dying and he just got out of the hospital after dealing with something as painful as a gallbladder problem. It just can't happen.

Chris Phillips

I'm new to TSM, and I really enjoy it. But I know that Tef, or anyone, needs some time to recuperate. Losing a beloved family member is crushing. So let's just all keep this in mind.

Joel Wyrick

We all have our limits. Personally, I won't wait more than a few years for the next chapter. I'm going to reread the entire series now so I can marvel at the world Tefler created.

jdg45

Not long now to April 1st. Auspicious date!?

TF007

We are getting 3 Chapters on the 1st.

Tim

Hence April fool's day

wally ballou

Faith and belief and that San Diego State will win the NCAA basketball championship...

Michael56Smith

.148: ... like Joel W. I am re-reading all the series chapters (again) and it is still a fun read, ... I suspect that Tef will kick us a chapter sooner rather than later, in spite of his troubled times, ... he does love his fans and fan support, ... he had #161 half ready way back before most of this trouble (Covid, gall stones, family matters) began, .... and to finish/complete the Galkirin invasion and have Gahl'kalgors' fate wrapped up is likely rather high on his personal list of things to do, ... we shall see, .... around April 1st or so, ... maybe, .... ;-) TTFN

Michael Hawkins

Once he is feeling better and gets caught up he may want to consider changing his tiers to a flat monthly rate instead of per chapter. I have recently started supporting another author that does it that way. It may relieve the animosity that was caused by precharging I know it seems like semantics but the way he has been doing it upset people to the point he no longer has any income through this site until he gets caught up . A monthly pledge is just that he just has to state when you sign up that there is no guarantee of content per month. Just food for thought.

Michael56Smith

.153: -- Well, it's the end of the month, and I am half expecting an update from Tef, either today, or tomorrow, .... I would love a new TSM chapter or two, but I know it likely will take a little while longer, .... meanwhile I am sending positive thoughts Tef's way, .... so, until the dam breaks and the chapters start flowing again, I wish Tef and his family, and you and your families the best, ... see ya around the campus kids, ... ;-) TTFN

Big Orca

Sure hope Tefler is getting healthier!