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Post by scrapper_23jr » Sun. Dec. 29, 2019 6:53 pm

Well after a lengthy battle with health issues that started with a strangulated hernia that the surgery went well I gave myself a concussion that put me down for three months and most recently I found out I have 2 herniated disks in my back which I’m receiving injections for and dealing with To make a long story short I’m back in action refurbishing units again and getting older


 
KLook
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Post by KLook » Sun. Dec. 29, 2019 6:59 pm

Welcome back! And none of us are getting any younger, but it beats the alternative....

Kevin

 
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CoalJockey
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Post by CoalJockey » Sun. Dec. 29, 2019 7:13 pm

For Pete’s sake ol’ buddy, don’t forget we need you around here a few more years yet. Be a little more gentle on yourself!

I wondered why I had not seen you at the breaker...

 
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Post by gaw » Sun. Dec. 29, 2019 7:26 pm

Sounds like you're in pretty good shape for the shape you're in. Getting old sucks but it beats the alternative.

 
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Post by lincolnmania » Sun. Dec. 29, 2019 7:35 pm

Take care of yourself, we need you!

 
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Post by StokerDon » Sun. Dec. 29, 2019 8:09 pm

Wow! Sorry to hear that you had all those nasty problems. I'm real glad you fought through it all and are back in the coal burn'in business! :yes:

-Don

 
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Post by freetown fred » Sun. Dec. 29, 2019 9:05 pm

Prayers headed your way S. An early Happy New Year to you & yours. :)


 
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Post by tsb » Mon. Dec. 30, 2019 8:00 am

For God's sake, stop lifting things that are too heavy and stop beating you head against the wall.

 
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Post by freetown fred » Mon. Dec. 30, 2019 8:08 am

Damn T--you're no fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

 
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Post by franpipeman » Mon. Dec. 30, 2019 8:10 am

Our minds dont age as we still think like 20 year olds until that doesnt work, then we really have to start getting smarter . How many of us remember using your hand as a hammer? Great to hear you have recovered.

 
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Post by EarthWindandFire » Mon. Dec. 30, 2019 10:45 am

Hope ya feel better!

 
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Post by Hambden Bob » Mon. Dec. 30, 2019 1:35 pm

Exactly Just What The Hell Are You Planning To Do To Yourself For An Encore??? Good Lord,Man!! Welcome Back!!

 
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Post by Gian4 » Wed. Jan. 01, 2020 10:17 am

Well.....at least ya got all the hurting crap over with all at once.posting.php?mode=reply&f=19&t=51060# Glad your feeling better.
Gian4

 
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Post by freetown fred » Wed. Jan. 01, 2020 11:14 am

What the hell S--ya had a relapse?????????????????? .>)

 
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CoalHeat
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Coal Size/Type: Rice and Chestnut
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Post by CoalHeat » Thu. Jan. 02, 2020 9:40 pm

Glad to hear you are doing better, thanks for the update!


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