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Blackie's wife | June 4 2004 | Shaggy Eel

Posted on 06/03/2004 4:15:05 PM PDT by shaggy eel

Hello,

Thought you'd want to know about Blackie since he hasn't been on line lately.

He had a bronchial infection & went the usual 7 days w/the anti-biotic. Early Saturday AM he had severe back pain, chills & was sweating profusely. He could barely walk but got into bed after taking a pain pill.

He was no better by 6AM so got him to emergency where he was given morphine & was running a fever. They took ex-rays but could find nothing wrong just the usual

bulging disks & arthritis damage he had over the years. Because of the lower back pain they thought it might be prostate but ruled that out too. He was admitted to the hospital & yesterday given an MRI. Turns out he has a bacterial infection in the spinal fluid.

A doctor came to see him about the options he had - like, a spinal biopsy to find out the type of germ it is, or, open his back up & drain the fluid (or whatever they do) fix the damaged discs. It was up to him. He chose the first one. As it turned out they found the type of germ it is & didn't have to do a biopsy & started treating him w/penicillin.

I talked to him this AM & he didn't know what time it was & didn't know if he'd had eaten yet or not he's so full of pain medicine. Early today the doc was in said this has to be monitored & may have to stay in the hosp. several weeks. I'll talk to his doc shortly & find out for sure what's going on.

This infection was probably caused by the infection he had in this lungs.


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"Turns out he has a bacterial infection in the spinal fluid."

Man that is a non trivial item....

161 posted on 06/07/2004 2:00:49 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got!!!!)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

nope it sure isn't


162 posted on 06/07/2004 2:02:30 PM PDT by cyborg
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To: shaggy eel

God bless FReeper Blackie.


163 posted on 06/07/2004 2:03:38 PM PDT by Saundra Duffy (Save Terri Schiavo!!!)
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To: shaggy eel

Hope he will get better real soon


164 posted on 06/07/2004 3:46:14 PM PDT by knighthawk (We will always remember We will always be proud We will always be prepared so we may always be free)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Thanks, Tonk. Continued prayers for blackie.


165 posted on 06/07/2004 3:53:01 PM PDT by Pan_Yans Wife (I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity. -- Edgar Allen Poe)
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To: shaggy eel
BLACKIE.....

AMERICANMADE1776

166 posted on 06/07/2004 4:18:07 PM PDT by AmericanMade1776
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; blackie
Blackie, I took the liberty of taking your truck for a spin, to keep it um, limber . . .

Man, does that thing burn rubber or what?
Sorry about the empty gas tank . . .
167 posted on 06/07/2004 4:56:22 PM PDT by BraveMan
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

That's a really good picture of you two guys. You're both handsome as ever. :0)

I'm so glad Blackie is doing good. REALLY glad!

Thank you for getting the good news to us.


168 posted on 06/07/2004 5:28:16 PM PDT by JudyB1938
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To: shaggy eel

just heard about blackie, give him my best John


169 posted on 06/07/2004 6:24:02 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: shaggy eel

Prayers for Blackie from Ct.


170 posted on 06/07/2004 6:30:31 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: shaggy eel; blackie

GET WELL SOON, Blackie!!! WE MISS YOU! We are thinking of you and praying for your quick recovery. *HUGS*


171 posted on 06/07/2004 6:40:28 PM PDT by LaDivaLoca (There can be no triumph w/o loss, no victory w/o suffering, no freedom w/o sacrifice. THANK U TROOPS)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
I wouldn't suggest blocking individuals from running, but rather, giving folks a space of time, say 5 years, to volunatrily move to one side or another, if they so choose. All are welcome, but they need to understand that the political climate will be heavily skewed to either the left or right; and they should determine which climate best suits them.

I believe that with this in mind, you will see a fairly even number of trades from one side to the other. However, I'm pretty sure that housing prices in the conservative half will skyrocket; demand will go up even without government subsidies. People on the 'left' half will start realizing they are getting soaked in taxes, and the savings alone might make for a few 'converts'.

But I would be sure, if I was in charge, to prevent those carpetbaggers from 'spamming' border communities with transients who want to leech the benefits of our conservative society, newcomers would not be allowed to vote until they established citizenship as indicated by living on our territory for a minimum of two years.

To be sure, I suspect a few on our side might sneak over to score some of the cheapie socialized health care and what not, but I suspect a few tastes of that will be about as good as free coffee at a rescue mission; you get what you pay for.

Our side would prevail. I'm sure of it. I believe in 20 years time, it might be necessary to construct a fence to keep the "illegals" out as they start to desperately escape the by-then rampant socialism that will run amok on the liberal side. We would offer asylum to those seeking release from communist oppression, but we don't want to create an underground illegal alien economy. After all, if we did, why bother changing from the current state of affairs; that's what we got now!

But enough; I've put more blab on the subject here than I have at my own site at www.twoamericas.us! I can't help it, it's fun here!

172 posted on 06/07/2004 11:56:10 PM PDT by boycottliberalhollywood.com (www.boycottliberalhollywood.com - www.twoamericas.us)
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To: shaggy eel; blackie; JudyB1938; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; LindaSOG; LaDivaLoca; Fawnn; Bethbg79; ..

E-mail from Barb
Date: Mon, June 7, 2004 8:38 pm PST



Sunday night really got to Blackie.
He was very depressed.
We think it's because he's pretty much off the pain medication.
There is still some pain in his back & last
night he ran a fever and again had the chills.
This has been a horrible infection he's had,
imagine being hooked up to penicillin as well as still having congestion in his lungs.
He gets breathing therapy 2 times
a day & 24/7 of anti-biotic.

However, the old dear has me running over to his side in the mornings with
CRISP BACON,
Buttered Raisin Toast & a pot of French Roast Coffee. Needless to say his
spirits have risen
to new heights!
Amazing what a full tummy of goodies will do. . .

I bought 2 "coolers" today along with those frozen ice things you put in to keep things cold.
I'll rotate these daily with yogurt, Mt. Dew, V-8 juice, sharp cheddar & pepper jack cheese,
and boiled egg for good measure.
I enclosed two delicious cookies, afraid
he'd reject these as being too "hi-carb" but he gobbled them up!

Our good neighbor today trimmed all the bushes we have in front.
I'll have
to learn to run the lawn mower pretty soon, though I keep praying this rain will continue. . .

I printed out 14 pages of the very best of wishes & prayers from all his gang at FreeRepublic & as he read, got teary eyed.
He feels very humbled. He's loved talking
on the phone to all who have called him & is straining at the bit to get back on line, ha ha
he'll have to wait
I'm afraid!

Anyway, his spirits are high again & appreciate the prayers you all are sending his way.
He sends you all his love & gratitude

My thanks you all too! Barb

Info on how to get in touch with blackie

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1147130/posts?page=122#122




173 posted on 06/08/2004 9:29:24 AM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops! Past, Present and Future)
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BTTT!!!!!!!


174 posted on 06/08/2004 9:31:42 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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Thanks for the update.


175 posted on 06/08/2004 9:33:10 AM PDT by tacticalogic (I Controlled application of force is the sincerest form of communication.)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

bttt


176 posted on 06/08/2004 9:38:52 AM PDT by cyborg
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
I see where Barb said "I'll have to learn to run the lawn mower pretty soon."

Have you thought of offering to loan Mr. Goat to her?

177 posted on 06/08/2004 9:42:35 AM PDT by HiJinx (Go with courage, go with honor, go in God's good Grace. Come home when it's time. We'll be here.)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
More prayers...daily prayers...for Blackie and his loved ones.
178 posted on 06/08/2004 9:57:06 AM PDT by Jeff Head (www.dragonsfuryseries.com - The next World War)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Tonk & Barb.. thanks for update... I appreciate hearing he is better & Barb how good for you to jump thru the hoops to keep him happy!


179 posted on 06/08/2004 10:06:30 AM PDT by DollyCali ("What happens in Vegas, STAYS in Vegas". Laura Bush to Jay Leno May 2004)
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To: blackie; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Thank you for the update, Tonkin.
 
Please thank Blackie's better half for sharing him with his FRiends.   (^:
 
This has been a horrible infection he's had..
He gets breathing therapy 2 times
a day & 24/7 of anti-biotic.
 
Prayers continuing...stocking up on extra ammo for unseen enemies!
 
Get well soon, Blackie!
 
We've got your back!

180 posted on 06/08/2004 12:45:24 PM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl
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