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Just a note to the gang, Yes..I'm still alive  This year has started off with my wife having a stroke, having to pay back the government 22k for an overpayment accumulated over 8 years, and cancellation of my planned weight loss surgery cause the insurance company decided they weren't going to pay! ARRRGGH!  The good news is Colleen has made a fantastic recovery from a brain bleed is home and doing 99% I am still pursuing the weight loss, but it will be a fight with the insurance? Since we are on a fixed income I don't operate the station very much anymore simply to keep the electric and heating costs down. The station is in the basement and it pushes the electric bill up. I was planning on going back to work after the weight loss surgery as its become difficult to survive anymore....Thanks Mr Sotero  So when you think life stinks, just remember what you have and smile. |
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« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2012, 09:56:46 AM » |
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Hi Brent sorry to get the bad news but U give words to live by.
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Rob
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« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2012, 10:59:31 AM » |
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Sorry Brent your going through some tough times. Life, from time to time throws as a few curve balls. That's great news that your wife is recovering so well. Health is certainly top on the "important list".
Hang in and persevere so your able to get past some of the issues your dealing with.
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« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2012, 11:10:49 AM » |
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Best of luck Brent.
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« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2012, 12:06:03 PM » |
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Gee Brent sorry to hear of the med news. Glad Colleen has recovered mostly. Good luck with the job search. bummer about the fixed income. After I get the amp back, you're welcome to come up fer a visit and harrass the miscreants.
Miss your presence on 75.
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« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2012, 12:58:02 PM » |
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Hang in there and keep kickin!! "Dont let the enemy see you sweat!!"
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« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2012, 02:07:10 PM » |
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Thanks for all the kind words. This year will improve I'm sure. I just found out my oldest daughter just won a full boat scholarship to Texas A&M. Best news in a long time. She is raising my two grandchildren and maintaining a household at the same time..Phew!
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« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2012, 03:01:55 PM » |
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Thanks for all the kind words. This year will improve I'm sure. I just found out my oldest daughter just won a full boat scholarship to Texas A&M. Best news in a long time. She is raising my two grandchildren and maintaining a household at the same time..Phew! Teena!
Glad to hear that Coleen is recovering well. Looking forward to seeing you both at NEAR-Fest in May.
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« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2012, 05:13:38 PM » |
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Brent,
Sorry to hear about the events of the past few months. The absence of your big signal has been mentioned more than once as people wondered what you were up to. Hopefully, things will smooth out for you in the coming months. Great news on your daughter's scholarship! Sounds like she's one of those ambitious types! Man... raising two kids and going to school at the same time... I don't think I ever had enough energy to attempt that!
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« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2012, 06:42:59 PM » |
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Glad the wife's health is improving. Wishing the best with your own health.
Might be a worth while to run a tube rig. Electric bill will go up but heating should be in check ;-)
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« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2012, 07:58:59 AM » |
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Hang in there Brent. I hate these insurance companies.......... BUT very glad to hear about the XYL. Really good news.
Look forward to hearing that great signal when you can get on.
73 and best
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« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2012, 08:42:51 AM » |
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Hey Brent,
I am pulling for you. Wish you success.
Glad to hear that Colleen is doing well and the
news about you daughter is great!
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« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2012, 11:24:09 AM » |
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Brent, I'm Pulling for you OM. Look forward to hearing you again!
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« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2012, 02:30:28 PM » |
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Just keep your presence on AM. My offer still stands about the visit. I'm not that far away
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« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2012, 02:47:59 PM » |
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Hang in there Brent! When the going gets tough... keep going!
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« Reply #15 on: February 17, 2012, 04:16:28 PM » |
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Brent, Man, a long tough winter! Hope things continue to improve and great news regarding your wife's recovery, and your daughter's scholarship! Remember pal, there are those still out there still competing for the WAT (Worked All Tina) award.. take care! Jeff |
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« Reply #16 on: February 17, 2012, 05:48:18 PM » |
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I want my WAT |
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« Reply #17 on: February 17, 2012, 05:53:59 PM » |
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« Reply #18 on: February 18, 2012, 04:23:52 AM » |
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Wow was I big in that picture! I dropped about 40 lbs since Jeff...and Im still at 278..phew! Oh well working on it slowly. Thanks for the kind words. B Brent, Man, a long tough winter! Hope things continue to improve and great news regarding your wife's recovery, and your daughter's scholarship! Remember pal, there are those still out there still competing for the WAT (Worked All Tina) award.. take care! Jeff |
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« Reply #19 on: February 18, 2012, 07:52:47 PM » |
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Hang in there Brent, it is just your turn, we all get a turn
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