# Message from David Simmons **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 27, 2008, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145 "2008-01-27T01:07:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![David\_Simmons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@David\_Simmons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_Simmons)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/1 "2008-01-27T01:07:22Z")
I have received several emails lately asking where I have been. I guess the easiest way to do this is to just send a message to everyone and spare you guys the time of writing emails. I have been diagnosed with bladder cancer which has spread widely. I decided to “let nature take its course” and so I have been slightly incapacitated lately. I will reply to any comments in this thread as much as I am able. Don’t feel slighted if you do not receive a response. Thanks to all who emailed me asking what the problem was and best wished to everybody. David Simmons ---
**Author:** ![Ephemera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8baadc/32.png) [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/2 "2008-01-27T01:12:11Z")
Best of luck. ---
**Author:** ![nonacetone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonacetone/32/2819_2.png) [@nonacetone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nonacetone)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/3 "2008-01-27T01:13:08Z")
I’m sorry to hear of this. I wish you the best. ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/4 "2008-01-27T01:14:20Z")
As one old fart to another, I salute you sir. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/5 "2008-01-27T01:15:15Z")
When you say you’re “letting nature take its course,” do you mean you aren’t being treated? I’m not going to tell you what to do do. It’s your choice. I’m just curious. Good luck to you either way and I hope you can at least score some good medical marijuana. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Alice\_The\_Goon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/6 "2008-01-27T01:21:44Z")
I’m very sorry to hear this. Wishing you peace and love to guide you into the next stage, whatever that may be. You’ll be missed around here, that’s for sure. ---
**Author:** ![Starving\_Artist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aeb1de/32.png) [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/7 "2008-01-27T01:22:33Z")
Damn! I’m so sorry to hear that, **David**. I know that we are ideological opposites and have tangled from time to time, but I’ve always had the utmost respect for you and your intelligence and the life that you’ve lead. Few people have been so blessed. ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Bruin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Queen\_Bruin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Bruin)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/8 "2008-01-27T01:25:04Z")
**The Highwayman** and I send you the best. ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/9 "2008-01-27T01:27:39Z")
I’ll be hoping for the best and I wish and hope all the best for you. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/10 "2008-01-27T01:39:20Z")
I’m so sorry to read this. Good thoughts headed out to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/11 "2008-01-27T01:43:30Z")
Very sorry to hear this. Although I don’t believe I’ve ever had much direct discussion with you, you are one of the posters I most respect on this board, and I wish you well. ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/12 "2008-01-27T01:45:32Z")
Very sorry to hear that. You’ve always been a real asset to this board. ---
**Author:** ![Squink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/13 "2008-01-27T01:50:14Z")
Here’s hoping nature treats you well this time around **David**. ---
**Author:** ![E.Thorp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@E.Thorp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E.Thorp)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/14 "2008-01-27T02:02:20Z")
All best wishes to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![elelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f0a364/32.png) [@elelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elelle)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/15 "2008-01-27T02:19:10Z")
So sorry to hear of your illness, David. I know you have had a good, long interesting life, now 80 some years. Best thoughts in getting through the crisis of body now. Know that you have friends here if you need sympathetic ears and hearts. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/16 "2008-01-27T02:20:14Z")
[QUOTE=Starving Artist] I’ve always had the utmost respect for you and your intelligence and the life that you’ve lead. Few people have been so blessed. [/QUOTE] I’ll second what **Starving Artist** said. Highest regards, sir. ---
**Author:** ![Tamerlane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tamerlane/32/7602_2.png) [@Tamerlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/17 "2008-01-27T02:21:08Z")
Sorry, **David**. You have my best wishes. ---
**Author:** ![yojimbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yojimbo/32/232_2.png) [@yojimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yojimbo)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/18 "2008-01-27T02:29:25Z")
You are one of the few posters that I always click on if I see a post from you. Best of luck mate, all the best to you and yours. ---
**Author:** ![Tuckerfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/19 "2008-01-27T02:45:17Z")
Best of luck to you, **David**. I hope that when I make it to your age I’m as wise as you. ---
**Author:** ![Hypnagogic\_Jerk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hypnagogic_jerk/32/4252_2.png) [@Hypnagogic\_Jerk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypnagogic_Jerk)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2008, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145/20 "2008-01-27T02:51:53Z")
I also wish you the best of luck in this ordeal, **David**. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-from-david-simmons/435145.md?page=2)