ND .... get well son
Notice to all....
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Stanton, Michigan, USA
Thanks for checking into the situation with Bill, the ND. I hope you keep us posted if/when you check back in with him.
Wouldn't it be a nice thing to send the Ol' ND a card or something.....via, "The '61-'66 FTE gang"...?
BarnieTrk
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Maricopa
Barnie that's a great idea! I saw that he was on about an hour ago in his recent activity.
Bill, you truly are the most appreciated and underappreciated fellow on this site, God bless you in your recovery!
Bill, you truly are the most appreciated and underappreciated fellow on this site, God bless you in your recovery!
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: MD
This thread got my attention from another forum which I frequent.
I viewed his profile, he's turned the Visitor/PM features off. Good call on his part. Y'all need to understand, it isn't easy being on here when you've gained "forum fame", especially on a LARGE site as this. It's even more aggravating when you're dealing with some real boneheads.
Bill, hope you will bounce back with strength. But do take it easy from now on (yeah right). Take it from someone who is actually older than you!
I viewed his profile, he's turned the Visitor/PM features off. Good call on his part. Y'all need to understand, it isn't easy being on here when you've gained "forum fame", especially on a LARGE site as this. It's even more aggravating when you're dealing with some real boneheads.
Bill, hope you will bounce back with strength. But do take it easy from now on (yeah right). Take it from someone who is actually older than you!
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Verdad Gallardo
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Concord, CA
Well this isn't good news and it is the second time I have heard it today. I'm standing on the hanger deck of the Hornet at 6 pm when I see a friend wheeling a cart loaded with the personal possessions of Jim our archives guy. He was a signal man aboard the Hornet from 1968-1970 and is the guy I go to when I need info on replicating the ship during my restoration. You could call him "Ship Dummy." I ask Dave what is up and he goes "you don't know?" I hate that question as good stuff never follows. Well he had a stroke and has lost his speech about a month ago. He'll be in therapy for awhile and won't be back for awhile if ever?! Well, damn!
Ironic as both these two are crusty old farts to say the least. Jim is 60 and not in the best health as he smokes and doesn't eat healthy. I know Bill has diabetes and possibly high blood pressure given his comments about weight and that is not a good combo. However, they are both alive and that is very good news. Now they need to get certain things in order to hopefully prevent another occurrence. Wish both of them as speedy recovery as possible...
Ironic as both these two are crusty old farts to say the least. Jim is 60 and not in the best health as he smokes and doesn't eat healthy. I know Bill has diabetes and possibly high blood pressure given his comments about weight and that is not a good combo. However, they are both alive and that is very good news. Now they need to get certain things in order to hopefully prevent another occurrence. Wish both of them as speedy recovery as possible...
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Boulder Creek, Ca
So far I am in the detox phase of a Bill (ND) fix, currently practicing on the Master Parts Catalog CD, talk about an exercise in futility. As a retiree, it took awhile to learn if it becomes too stressful always have the luxury of putting it aside for perhaps another day. Bill, needless to say, First and Foremost it's important to focus on your health; hopefully, at some point a little FTE in moderation won't be all that bad, our prayers are with you, you are missed, take care!!.
Wow, hornet in the mid 60's, wish the couple months spent were fond memories.
Wow, hornet in the mid 60's, wish the couple months spent were fond memories.
