Need help with Bluetooth

Hi Jim,

You mentioned in previous posts that you have a history of having had some strokes. I don’t know what kind of trouble those strokes have left you with, but the fact that you’re asking for phone and Bluetooth help here on WatchCrunch moves me to ask if you have someone you can count on in real life to help you with that kind of stuff, or with anything else you might need. Watches are great, but only if you’re otherwise ok first.

Thanks for the low blow. You are a piece of work

I’m trying to sync my gbd-h2000 to Bluetooth from my iPhone. I guess I’m not welcome here. Someone who has difficulties must stay away. What a great site

doubt that was meant as a low blow. You never mentioned anything about syncing a watch

I screwed up. You won’t hear from me.

https://youtu.be/cLSpQcv020M?feature=shared

People here are just trying to assist

Keep posting Jim.

Maybe not intended as a low blow but it was. At least the health concern part. No one reading this post would’ve known had it not been for the mention. It’s nobody’s business to share except Jim’s, however he wants whenever he wants.

Jim posted that information 6 days ago. Everyone who reads his posts knows about it.

So? Are you assuming everyone who stumbles upon this particular post have read his other posts? What about those who are just passing through? Me, for instance.

Hi Jim and all others who’ve chimed in. Please allow me to say a couple of things:

1. As for a “low blow,” none was intended. And I said NOTHING about your not being welcome here. I simply expressed concern because your original post, and some of your previous ones, suggested to me (a physician with his own significant and limiting health problems) that you might be struggling with some deficits after the strokes that you yourself told us about. There is neither shame nor stigma if you are. I was just reaching out in the event that you are perhaps alone in the world, and confused, and in a situation where you have bigger health/safety worries than pairing your Bluetooth to your phone. If you needed help but were in a position where you couldn’t ask for it, I didn’t want to just ignore your post or focus on your Bluetooth issue. If you are not experiencing deficits, or if your deficits are not such that you’re in need, then I’m very happy to hear that, and I am happy to help with your Bluetooth pairing and to chat about watches all day long.

2. As for those of you who feel that I violated Jim’s privacy: HE posted about his own unfortunate health issue recently and prominently, and the nature of this post made me worried enough to reach out. How the hell would I have known about it otherwise? I’m not his doctor or his friend IRL, and it’s not like I’ve been stalking him here and commenting on his every post with reminders of his health history as part of a delusion that I’m his guardian angel. I certainly could have messaged him privately, but thought that perhaps if he was having difficulty he might not be familiar with the use of the messaging function. And as for the idea that looking back at someone’s profile or posting history is a sin, I don’t get that. If I want to reply to someone’s post or comment in a meaningful way, I often find it helpful to look back at that stuff.

Of course, Jim, I am sorry if I’ve upset you. It was not my intention, but that doesn’t matter in the end, and you should of course feel welcome here and keep on posting, confident that I won’t say another damn thing to upset you ever.

WatchCrunch is a friendly and helpful place, and I try to contribute to that, or at least not to detract from it. Once I’ve allowed enough time for you and relevant others to see this, I’ll delete both it and my original comment so it doesn’t remain a persistent irritant to you. And if you want to mute me, that’s certainly your prerogative.

I apologize. I’ve been having a lot of difficulties lately and am seeking medical assistance. I have difficulty processing what is a kind gesture and what is meant to belittle me. I have issues which is why I posted my condition. I forget I can’t post without thinking things over very carefully. I’m sorry I said negative comments to you and I apologize for my insensitive comments. I will write down what I’m going to post in the future so I don’t say the wrong things. It’s difficult for me,you can’t believe, that I need to take extra steps before doing just about everything. Doctor thank you for caring enough to post what you did, my deficiencies caused an improper response. To the doctor and group I sincerely apologize.

Jim

Hi Jim,

Oh my gosh. You owe me no apology at all. I am sorry if I was indelicate or unclear. I regret causing you any distress whatsoever, and feel awful that things are so difficult for you. Here’s hoping that this can be a place for both of us to leave our worries behind for a while and share our common interest in watches.

And if there’s any additional help I can reasonably provide to you or any fellow Cruncher, I’m here.

Your friend,

-Andy

Dr. Andy,

It’s you that I owe an apology to. I subconsciously believe that I’m the old Jim. I attended Northwestern University and still believe I’m as sharp as I was then. Only a doctor could figure out that I’m in trouble. I’ve been deteriorating over the last 6 or so months and can usually fake it. I told the group that I had strokes to let them know if I say something stupid. I did and you cared enough to call me out. I sincerely appreciate you saying what you did. I guess I’m worse than what I thought. I have no family and my friends slowly disappeared because of my mental issues. I had a very high end watch collection that I had to sell to cover medical expenses. I had one g-shock that I couldn’t sell and that has been my watch for 10 years. I fell in love with g-shocks after what I thought were the most prestigious watches I owned. Coming full circle I was gifted the original g-shock when it came out 1984? I’m probably wrong about the year but it was given to me by my late father. I wore it everyday for years but once I started making a lot of money I thought the big name luxury watches would fill the gap. After selling my collection I feel in love with my g-shock again. I currently wear a gw-5000u-1jf and love it. My original is kept in a special place because I want it forever. I love the 5000 but can’t figure out some of the features even after through research. I had to save for months for the watch. I was ignorant and purchased the gbd-h2000. I don’t wear it and can’t figure it out after more research than you can imagine. Yes, my health is getting worse and you caught it. I want to thank you and sincerely apologize to you.

Your friend

Jim

Hi Jim,

On the watch front, I’m glad you have one that you love. I’m with you on the complexity. My Casio Royale came with a 50 page owner’s manual that I can barely read. Fortunately, I don’t need it to do much beyond tell me the time and look cool.

On the personal front, wow, Northwestern is a really good school. I am from the east coast and was going to apply there until I saw that the application was by far the most complex of any school’s. So many essays! Without a word to my parents, I balled it up and crossed Northwestern off the list. Idiot teenager.

On the medical front, I’m sorry for your illness and all the trouble it’s caused, and that you’re facing it alone. The specifics are none of my business of course, but I hope you have at least one good doctor on your team who can point you toward whatever medical and social resources you might have access to given your health, your logistical constraints, and your financial means.

In the meantime, sit back and look at all the pretty watches our fellow Crunchers are sharing. I expect to have a pretty new (used) one to post pretty soon, so stay tuned.

I have a team of neurologists working on me. I keep degrading mentally and they can’t figure it out yet. The essays for Northwestern were terrible but I’m so glad I went. My last stroke was almost 10 years ago but mentally I keep getting worse. Thank you for getting back to me. Have a great night.

Hi there Jim! I hope your neurologists can help you continue to find a pathway forward. I also had a learning curve figuring out my Casioak at first. Are you seeing docs at Northwestern? Northwestern and Rush are some of the best hospitals in the Chicagoland area. I have had patients who are very medically complex also seek second opinions out at Mayo.

Thank you for your concern I spend my time between Northwestern and Mayo. I fighting like hell. Have a great night