Thanks for the update and glad you’re feeling better. It is bad enough that we have to worry about that fat *** in Phoenix and his heart problems….We don’t need you using up all the funds for Obamacare…Take care of yourself…. Dr. Rich
From: Barry Clark [
mailto:barry.intheshop@]
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 3:38 PM
To: RAY SLOCOMB; ray andrew/ odot; Don Stanley; SUE & RICHARD CHRISTEN; John Max; rodzilla134; Andy Mason; Mike O'Keeffe; Dick Smith
Subject: update
I guess it should give you fuks an update now that my feet are firmly on the ground again. I'm alive and as friendly as ever but I have to admit i got my ass kicked pretty good for a bit.
I kept the ER folks entertained for just over an hour before they got **** sorted, managed to stay conscious the whole time.
Gotta say i was rattled a few times when somebody mentioned they had no pulse.. duhhh, like the blaring alarms from a jewelry store break in weren't enough of a clue? I have to say this was the first time in all the "procedures" I've been through over the years I was thinking i might not get away with it.
When I was laid out getting prepped for surgery I asked the Surgeon if they were putting in a new tensioner along with the chain and gear.... Yes I really did. He looked at me for a few seconds and busted a gut laughing, had to wait I bet 5 minutes for him to regain his composure.
I was the talk of the ward the next day due to my silly ****. Doc is a bit of a gearhead and said my question was mentioned in his post surgery report and would also be going into a journal he's working on. I told him go ahead and use my name.. hell I might end up a side note in medical history.. LOL
I am a bit miffed however as his install isn't level, plumb, or flush.. Looks like hell, thinking of adding a coat or 2 of bondo over it and sanding it smooth.
Anyway I think maybe one more day and I'll be able to function without painkillers and might actually post something that make sense.
Peace out,
B