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03-07-2007, 08:44 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Hi Terry! Be well -- a lot of people pulling for you here.
Bob
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03-07-2007, 08:51 AM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
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Thanks. I am keeping my posts short. Morphine and typing are a bad mix.
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
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03-07-2007, 09:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 30' Argosy
Havelock
, where we park it
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,652
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Get well soon
Terry ... so sorry to hear about your setback but you are now on the mend ... one day at a time...
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Marvin & Annie
Niki (fur baby)
1979 Argosy 30 (Costalotta)
WBCCI 10103
"Happiness is a warm Puppy" Charles Schulz
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03-07-2007, 10:42 AM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,760
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
Thanks. I am keeping my posts short. Morphine and typing are a bad mix.
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Oh, but they such GREAT reading, they SO lighten our day!
Take care of yourself, bub! Hope you're back up to snuff soon.
Rog
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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03-07-2007, 03:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
Colfax
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 740
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Good afternoon all of our airstream family,
Terry is doing much better. He was up walking (non weight bearing) with therapy twice today. We've seen his doctor. infectious disease doctors, and numerous others. They are waiting to see what the bacteria is before a final decision on how long he has to have the IV therapy. They have changed the antibiotics to broader spectrum ones and hopefully that will do the trick.
He is scheduled for another surgery Friday to see if they can close the incision and take the wound vac off. He is a fast healer and we're hoping they close the wound.
He and I are hoping to be out of here and home by Saturday or Sunday.
Keep the non-infectious thoughts coming our way.
Thanks for all you do,
Marie
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When people lie to you, and refuse to honor their word, don't regret trying to follow a dream, new adventures and friends await you.
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03-07-2007, 04:06 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
Thanks. I am keeping my posts short. Morphine and typing are a bad mix.
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...as in?
Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
I was able to focus my brqin cells on composimg a mostly coherent reply. Thank you all for your kinds words and thoughts, as well as the help through Paypal. .... thanks for all you he=oughs, and help.
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I would only point out that this is a major financial stress on Terry and Marie. The Paypal route would still be much appreciated for "one of our own" if you could consider that at all. Thank you!
Bob
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03-07-2007, 04:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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They seemed to do the trick last time...
Here's some more " he=oughs" sent your way!
Shari
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03-07-2007, 08:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
Colfax
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 740
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Hi all,
he=oughs are always welcome. He was feeling much better tonight.
keep the good thoughts coming and thank you for them.
Marie
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03-07-2007, 08:30 PM
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hi terry/marie
reading about this setback is a bummer.
lets hope his wound has wimpy bugs (no mrsa) and responds well to the bug killer juice....
i keep thinking,
had they used vulcem and rivets
instead of staples and string...
he would NOT be leaking now.
stay strong
2air'
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all of the true things that i am about to tell you are shameless lies. l.b.j.
we are here on earth to fart around. don't let anybody tell you any different. k.v.
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03-08-2007, 09:32 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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I mentioned contributions a few posts back. I've had a couple inquiries (thank you folks!) and realize I should have reposted their Paypal email address: bnsf971@yahoo.com -- It even took me some digging to find it about 171 posts earlier in this thread.
It might take something more than a Gasparilla parade this time. How 'bout an impromptu Airstream rally in Tampa?! Just a crazy he=ough. I'd have to start driving this morning -- just let me know.
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03-08-2007, 09:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 28' Funeral Coach
Belleview
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,635
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Bob, thanks for the email and hence the PayPal connection.
As one who is self employed I am under insured for health care. If someone ran me down I'd be in quite a spot.
So as a challenge to all of you who read this I've made a token transfer of $25 to Terry's PayPal account. You don't have to match this amount. But think of what you spent last month on coffee? Beer? Your Airstream?
Let's see what we can do to help our friend offset what will be staggering medical costs.
Send what you can.... and if you can't just send your best wishes.
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Glen Coombe AIR #8416
1984 28' Funeral Coach
Former Rolling Showroom & PuttLab (now party bus)
"I'm not an expert. But I did sleep in an Airstream last night."
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03-08-2007, 03:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
Colfax
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 740
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Hi,
Our deepest thanks to those who have and will donate to help us out. This weeks tally comes to over $700.00 in hotels, gas. meals etc. Had I known it would be this long, I would have gone back home on Tuesday, hooked up Goliath and dragged him down to stay in. However my mechanic is not up to repairs, and Moose has a dead battery. My fault, I didn't drive him enough in the last few weeks. My son is comming down next weekend to fix him under Terry's direction. The people at the Howard Johnson Towers in downtown Tampa have been wonderful and very helpful. I reccomend them to anyone in this situation.
Today's news is mixed. The blood culture they did in the OR is growing a "staph" bug. Guess who. My guess is MRSA, but we won't know until late tomorrow. The infectious disease doctor told us today he will be on IV antibiotics at least 2 weeks, and depending on the bug and what the surgeon says, it could be longer. Terry took the news well especialy when they told him the central line in his neck would come out, and they would put a PICC line in. For non medical people it is a line in the bend of the arm that goes into a major vessel near the heart. It is better for long term therapy and will be more comfortable for him.
As for a rally in downtown Tampa this weekend go for it. It would do my heart a world of good to look out the window and see a sea of aluminium. I know you can't on such short notice, but I think the "he=ough" is very special.
It just goes to show what wonderfull and kind people on on the forum and I think of all of you as family. Thank You for helping us get through this.
Marie
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When people lie to you, and refuse to honor their word, don't regret trying to follow a dream, new adventures and friends await you.
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03-08-2007, 03:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,445
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Marie, I'm sending the best possible wishes to you and Terry. Be strong - you will get through these setbacks.
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03-08-2007, 04:49 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,615
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GlenCoombe
Bob, thanks for the email and hence the PayPal connection.
As one who is self employed I am under insured for health care. If someone ran me down I'd be in quite a spot.
So as a challenge to all of you who read this I've made a token transfer of $25 to Terry's PayPal account. You don't have to match this amount. But think of what you spent last month on coffee? Beer? Your Airstream?
Let's see what we can do to help our friend offset what will be staggering medical costs.
Send what you can.... and if you can't just send your best wishes.
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I have matched Glen's $25 and encourage others to do the same......
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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03-08-2007, 04:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 28' Funeral Coach
Belleview
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,635
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Way to go Richard!! You 'da MAN!! Come on gang join the fun.
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Glen Coombe AIR #8416
1984 28' Funeral Coach
Former Rolling Showroom & PuttLab (now party bus)
"I'm not an expert. But I did sleep in an Airstream last night."
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03-08-2007, 07:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
Colfax
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 740
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Our airstream family rocks!!!!
Terry was feeling better tonight. Surgery is scheduled for 12:00 noon tomorrow. He will be NPO after midnight and tried to bargain with the nurse to let him drink until 2am. Did not work!!!! You gotta give him credit for trying.
I told him to eat a snack at 11:00 tonight to tied him over and hopefully he will.
Well, it's after 9pm here and I'm going to bed, since tomorrow will be stressfull. I'll post later tomorrow afternoon and let everyone know the results.
Marie
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When people lie to you, and refuse to honor their word, don't regret trying to follow a dream, new adventures and friends await you.
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03-08-2007, 07:33 PM
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Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,253
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I wish we could do more than just hope for the best, but know we are doing that with all our heart!
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03-08-2007, 07:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Santa Cruz
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 928
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We're in. Too much in common here...both nurses who've cared for very ill husbands named Terry. And the next thing we'll have in common is when he joins my Terry in being fully recovered and healthy!
Our hearts and thoughts stay with you.
Get rest when you can.
Janet
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03-09-2007, 02:22 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1986 31' Sovereign
1975 25' Tradewind
1967 17' Caravel
Sherfield English
, Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 700
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Dear Terry & Marie
my soulmate, my friend, my lover and my wife(all the same person), and a top notch nursing sister(she beats House to the diagnosis!), my dearest Jules keeps me up to date on what all the medical stuff means. I wish this could just take time, but a big worry is the absence of stuff that jangles in our pockets. Open your wallets and repeat after me,
"Help Yourself!"
Marc
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03-09-2007, 09:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
Colfax
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 740
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Good evening,
The surgery to close Terry's incision was succesful.
The culture came back and it was MRSA. One of the 2 bugs I did not want to see. They have him on Vancomycin and have repeated the blood culture, but we won't have the results until Sunday. The last blood culture and the wound culture both showed the bad bug, but they have him on good bug juice. The infectious disease doctor will be in in the am and hopefully we will know how long he has to have it. Usually 6 weeks. The home health nurses will help with the IV's and blood draws to monitor the medication.
He was very pleased to be through with the wound vac and have less tubes to deal with.
I will say the isolation gowns, gloves and masks are very warm when worn for an extended time.
Well, it's late and I'm pooped, so more later.
Thank you so much for the prayers, good thoughts and caring.
Marie
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