[oldvirginian]

Looks like the beginning of the end for Farmer Dean.
Please pray and just as importantly send replies addressed to Farmer Dean as he will be reading them.
Dean likes farming and is a gun nut so anything along those lines would be a Godsend for him.

Dean and his wife have no family except for us.

[Bonemaker]

“Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”

Godspeed...get well.

[kaintucky]

Farmer Dean,

Need some advice. I need a good caliber for antelope hunting out to 500 yards. Might have to do for mule deer or caribou as a backup rifle. I reload and fire form brass. I’ve got a long action savage in 7mm mag that I am going to rebarrel. I was thinking 25-06. I might even go wild cat. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks oldvirginian. Ping to all lists.

[EinNYC]

Hey, Farmer Dean--I share your love of growing things. Today I improvised a window box planter from stuff I had around the house, and planted up the window box I put in it.. That end of my balcony now glows with gorgeous purple heliotrope, rose-pink and yellow and orange lantana, variegated vinca vine with red stems, and multi colored portulaca, which will vine and cascade down the front. Then I hung a second hanging planter and plunked a stunning cherry pink and lavender fuschia in it. Add this to the 40 beautiful thriving hostas I have on wire shelves, the gigantic pink geraniums in a planter on the balcony floor, and the strawberry pot overflowing with pink verbena, deep purple petunias and pale purple calibrachoa and you can imagine how pretty it is to sit out on my balcony on sunny days, reading a book with my feet propped up and my little tortie and white kitty keeping me company:) The neighbors have certainly noticed my handiwork and praise my latest addition when they do their sidewalk laps past my balcony. I wish I could post you a picture of this balcony eden, as I'm sure you'd really enjoy seeing it.

Wishing you well and that you should regain your health.

[Viking2002]

Prayers up, big guy. You hang in there and fight the good fight. I know what bad infections can be like; it ain't no day at the beach. The Lord and Free Republic are on your side. If you ever get this way, let me know. I got plenty of toys. We'll find ourselves an empty field an throw some lead downrange. Maybe do a Blast and Cast - sling lead then hit the county lake, do a half day rental on a canopy pontoon boat, then see who nails the biggest catfish and smallie. And maybe you can tell me why the hell I can never grow corn right. LOL