Barb just IMed me and said she was on her way to see Steve in the hospital?! Hope all is O.K. Let us know how things are going, Barb! We are all praying for him and sending GOOD VIBES!!!
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Yes, Jane...they are keeping him overnight. I know he feels really bad. Let's hope both he and Barb can get some rest. Love...JILL (and a prayer or two never hurt anybody)
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Prayers and thoughts are with you,get better and do as your told.
Posted by faye welsh (Member # 2524) on :
hope you rest and let things go for awhile. you both need a break. rest and relax. God speed for your recovery.fiddles Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
get well soon Steve!
Posted by Matty McQuilkin (Member # 4156) on :
Our thoughts and prays are with you both Get well soon.
Posted by Stevo Chartrand (Member # 2094) on :
Get Well soon Steve!!
Stevo
Posted by David McDonald (Member # 3433) on :
Take care buddy!
Posted by Henry Barker (Member # 174) on :
Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
Hang in there Steve...They'll have you feeling better in no time. I know your just checkin' out the nurse situation...you better watch out !
Posted by Elaine Beauchemin (Member # 136) on :
Get well soon and take a rest after. on my payers
É
Posted by Ernest Clark (Member # 140) on :
Get well soon.Do as the dr. says,get some rest. Ernie
Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
Steve, wishing you a speedy recovery. Barb, when you are ready for them to discharge him just bring on the red thong.
On second thought, he needs to put it on under the hosp. gown.
[ February 16, 2004, 07:39 PM: Message edited by: Kathy Joiner ]
Posted by Harris Kohen (Member # 2139) on :
I just talked to him this morning, I hope he is OK.
Steve keep hangin in there Buddy. we gotta get together again for at least a few dozen more times.
And we gotta conclude that conversation about the trade off for my freinds.
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Thanks Jane for posting about Steve.
He has been having some problems breathing and when we went to the Doctors today they gave him a chest x-rays.
Because of the Congestive Heart Failure he suffered in the past, they want to be sure he is OK.
I'll print this out and take it up to the hospital for him to read.
Thanks for your Concerns and Prayers and I’ll keep you posted on his progress. Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
Get well soon Stevie! Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
Big hugs to both of you.
Posted by Ryan E Young (Member # 2325) on :
Get well soon buddy. I cant run this place with out you!!!!
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Get well soon dude, I'm not wearing that red thong, that's your job...nuff said? GOOD !!! now do as the doc says, he's smarter than you and I, get lots of rest, we'll wash your thongie for you, everything's ok, other than maybe King Ryan, he was first choice? Kidding Ryan, get better Steve.....my prayers are with you and Barb.
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Doug, you need to send him a bottle of sand and sunshine.He really needs that Hawiian vacation we were joking about.
Steve has been talking about not feeling well and really seems to look for excuses to leave that cold winter wonderland.
Steve, I hope you get some wellness all over you and that Barb is finding peace.
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Our thoughts and prayers are with both Steve and Barb.
-dan
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
Oh jeezzz, sorry to hear, you guys. Barb, email or call anytime.
Posted by Mike Murray (Member # 840) on :
Get well soon, Steve!
Posted by Chuck Peterson (Member # 70) on :
Steve, GET WELL. soon.
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Steve,rest up and get well soon! Barb take care and get some rest too. See you in Dixie! Judy & Roger
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
Greetings Mr & Mrs Mayor....Our thoughts are with you both. Take care! Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
OK Steve...quit malingering and get yer red thonged butt back to work! Otherwise I am going to call the hospital and have the nurses play darts with the needles before they come int to administer yer meds!>
PS..........Get well soon!
Posted by Susan Fair (Member # 1325) on :
Get well soon steve.
the fair family
Posted by Mike Clayton Graphics (Member # 723) on :
Get well soon Steve, I'll keep you in my prayers.
MC
Posted by John Jordan (Member # 2368) on :
To Sreve and Barb,
Sorry to hear that you, Steve , are in hospital.....get well soon and come on down to the South Pacific and enjoy some good old Aussie sunshine and camaraderie. You know Austalia...it's the home of the "TIM TAMS".
Get well soon buddy, John
Posted by Marty Happy (Member # 302) on :
Happy healing Steve!
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
All the best for a speedy recovery Steve. Best wishes
Posted by Mike Kelly (Member # 2037) on :
Get well soon, Steve.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
As always I'm one of the last to know anything, but here's wishing you a speedy recovery, get well real soon Stevie.
Posted by Pierre Tardif (Member # 3229) on :
Get well soon and take care of yourself! You only live once!
...And I heard there is no Letterville in heaven neither in hell! (and no free porn also!)
There is way more people that loves you on this side of the world. Stay!
Life is so good!
...and they broke the steve shortreed mold, we can't replace you, buddy!
Posted by Scott Telfer (Member # 3949) on :
Get well soon Steve...You need some good Scottish air in yer lungs..
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Hope you're feeling better ASAP, Steve.
Rapid
Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Hey Steve ... how'd you end up in there? Hope you find yourself back home soon!
Big HUG, Nettie
Posted by Fran Maholland (Member # 3609) on :
Now, Steve, you MUST get better for we have crusades in the wood. Hope you are feeling better real soon and out of the hospital frock real soon. Meanwhilst, I'll keep ye in my thoughts and prayers.
Kind regards,
Fran (aka Robyn Hode)
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
Take it easy in there, and use this time to REST without the everyday STRESS you have! (We are trying to be good, really we are!)
Posted by Mark Smith (Member # 298) on :
Hang in there, Steve, I hope you get better soon!
Posted by Delzell (Member # 1965) on :
Get well soon! And remember a hospital is not a vacation. It does not count as one.
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
Hang in there and get better Steve.
BTW... If you'll leave the nurses alone and let them do thier job, maybe they can get you out of there faster. Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
Keep that hospital gown closed tight at the back. You don't want to be freaking the nurses out with a glimpse of that thong!
Get home soon. (But not until you're good and ready. Don't rush it)
Posted by Joe Endicott (Member # 628) on :
Get well, Steve. See what happens when you try to skip the Florida tour?
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
My best to you Steve and Barb. Hang in there. You both are already covered by the prayers of many here.
Posted by Murray MacDonald (Member # 3558) on :
Hang in there, Steve. I worked out the chord structure for "Georgia", but we still have to play it, so keep the left hand limber and the rest of you will have to tag along.
MUR
Posted by Jeff Spradling (Member # 1615) on :
Ditto the above...Get well soon!
Posted by Mark Yearwood (Member # 2723) on :
Saying a prayer for you and Barb. Get well soon, Steve.
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
i hope they are giving you the special royal treatment!!(ya know bedside dances and all) take care of yourself! i think you should go to hawaii for a month! get well soon!!!
[ February 17, 2004, 10:01 AM: Message edited by: KARYN BUSH ]
Posted by Wayne Webb (Member # 1124) on :
Get well soon Steve!
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
It was great to see you guys at the Muster. Get well soon Steve.
Posted by TransLab (Member # 470) on :
Okay ... Okay ... I'll give you one less stress to worry about and let you off the hook for the coffee & bagel.
Take care ... keep us posted..
Posted by John Deaton III (Member # 925) on :
Hope you're feeling better Steve. Warm wishes and prayers from down here in boondocks kentucky. Where the men are men and the women are too. Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
God Bless you both at this difficult time. Best Wishes from Laurie and I.
Posted by Jeff Green (Member # 3508) on :
From what I hear from everybody around here, I am sure in no time you will be running around that hospital in that red thong I keep hearing about! Try to atleast wear the hospital gown too!
Get well soon!
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
You're entitled to 1 free ride in a semi upon your recovery! Hope you get well soon, Steve!
Posted by Emile Carle (Member # 4334) on :
My first post. Get well Steve. You truly made and make a difference in the world. My prayer are with you.
Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
Steve, i am knowing that you will get thru this, listen to the docs, don't bring your own "layout on a disk"...they got the plan!lol Best wishes to you to, Barb.
JOhn Lennig
Posted by Lee Iverson (Member # 983) on :
Get well wishes for a speedy recovery are coming your way from us too.
Posted by Periandros Damoulis (Member # 4473) on :
Get well soon Steve from me too! I hope you will be fine briefly! I will keep you im my prayers.
Posted by The Moon (Member # 452) on :
Hope U R feelin' better soon!
Sending you healing energy and Barb strength. (If only we could just package that up and send it FedEx, eh?)
The I LUV You Guys! side of the Moon
P.S. Has anyone volunteered to paint the crop circles on Steve's butt so the nurses' have a target to shoot for during needle darts? Si, I think you'll have to go help them purty nurses with that ol' bugger... he's ALmost as stubborn as you you know! LOL LOL
Posted by William DeBekker (Member # 3848) on :
Best of Luck and a speedy recovery
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Thanks everybody. I just got back from the Hospital and I printed and took up the Get Well Wishes from you all. Steve was thrilled:)
They have moved him out of ICU and into a ward so he is doing better. They fell his problems may be caused from pneumonia.
I'll keep you all posted
Barb
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
I hope you're feeling better soon.
Posted by Sheila Ferrell (Member # 3741) on :
BE WELL my friend so I can meech'all at DIXIE . . .we gotta pick-n-grin Posted by Peter Schuttinga (Member # 2821) on :
Wishing you a speedy recovery Steve. Hospitals are a strange place, you lay in bed all day but you never feel rested. It may not be where you want to be, but it may be the best place for you to be at his moment. When the nurse asks if you want something to ease the pain, make sure you ask for a double..lol (hey, why not, the drugs are free....) Did Barb bring you a clean thong? Our thoughts are with you in your time of uncertainty.
Take care both of you.
Posted by Jon Aston (Member # 1725) on :
Get well soon Steve!
Posted by Bob Bond (Member # 26) on :
Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you. It was quite a shock to log on today and see this. We hope you continue to improve Steve and hang in there Barb you guys have a lot of people praying and sending good thoughts your way. Bob & Jen
Posted by Miles Cullinane (Member # 980) on :
if you've seen the jack nickolson movie 'something gotta give' you'll get a buzz out of the hospital gown routine they put you through.
hope you get out soon steve look after yourself, you are the only one that can, much as all of letterville would like to.
thanks big guy
love to barb too
[ February 17, 2004, 02:36 PM: Message edited by: Miles Cullinane ]
Posted by Steve Racz (Member # 4376) on :
Get well soon Steve. Sending best thoughts and prayers your way. Barb, you're in our prayers too.
Posted by Barb Schilling (Member # 13) on :
Steve, Best GET WELL prayers and wishes from Minnesota. It was great to see you at the Muster. Hope you kick the Pneumonia fast!
Barb & Maris Posted by VICTORGEORGIOU (Member # 474) on :
Hang in there, buddy! We are rooting for you. Vic G
Posted by Terry Baird (Member # 3495) on :
Get better soon Steve... It's sort of ironic to read this post right after reading the Muster smoking post. Before I quit smoking (3 1/2 years now), I had pnuemonia every winter for 4 years running. Take it easy and take care of yourself.
Posted by Santo (Member # 411) on :
Get well Steve, Lotta meets comeing up.
Posted by Brian W (Member # 42) on :
Get out of there soon Steve!
I feel for you... I just spent a week in there in November escaping with everything but my apendix.
Brian
Posted by Ed Williams (Member # 846) on :
Get well soon Steve.....do they let you wear your red long johns???? Take care you two...
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Pneumonia? Ain't that the active ingredient in Windex? You just gotta stop gargling with that stuff.
Hope you get well soon. Come on down for some Kraft dinner.
Praying for you guys!
Posted by Lotti Prokott (Member # 2684) on :
Hope you're feeling better soon!
Posted by Lotti Prokott (Member # 2684) on :
Hope you're feeling better soon! Take care, Lotti
Posted by Bevin Finlay (Member # 2159) on :
Well I think I feel like the last person to know whats going on. You better get outa there real soon buddy, I don't think we were finished with the custom painting lessons just yet.
Hope you are doing ok. Thanks for keeping us up to date Barb. And for the other link that you sent me.
talk to you soon
Posted by Jed Pedersen (Member # 2344) on :
Steve, you and Barb are in our prayers. Get well soon.
Jed
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Well Steve I would have posted sooner, but my computer has been down. But I'm back, you know it's hard to keep Cisco away! I hate to hear you're down right now, but your a tough guy, you'll bounce back up in no time, just take it slow and easy. You still have plenty of years ahead of you. See you again soon, maybe I'll go to your house and visit you, can I wear my shorts in the neighborhood...just kiddin Posted by Tom & Kathy Durham (Member # 776) on :
Likewise to all above we hope you a speedy recovery. It's a bummer being sick. Look to the sunny side and get well! Can't have a better woman looking after you. TomKat
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Get well soon Steve, we know the hospital`s no fun.
Posted by Mike Duncan (Member # 316) on :
Steve, Get better and get the heck out of there! Best Wishes for a Speedy Recovery.
Posted by Dawn Ellis (Member # 3529) on :
Hi Steve and Barb, It was wonderful to meet you in Mazeppa. Sorry to hear about your 'forced' vacation. Hope you can rest, relax, and get well really soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you extra warm, sunny, wishes.
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
In my prayers, buddy!!
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
Well, Steve, you've become famous: this is the biggest noncontraversial thread I've seen here! It's just a shame about the reasons that brought it into being. Joan contracted pneumonia 11 years ago and almost died- 14 days in ICU, specialled with a nurse beside her 24 hours a day- and it came out of nowhere and hit her within 8 hours. It's horrible. Hope you're on the mend. Best wishes
Posted by Stephen Broughton (Member # 2237) on :
get well soon Steve Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Steve.....Maybe you have just been wearing that thong just a little too tight!
Get well soon, Buddy! Dixie and Mayhem are calling!!!
Barb, Stay loose and don't let Steve go chasing them nurses. You are both in my prayers!
Joe, Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Hi Steve, now how could you not possibly get better after all the good wishes and prayers from the whole Letterville community? We all are behind you 100% Steve. Show them you can do it, we all know you can.Never stop thinking positive.
Posted by Barry Jenicek (Member # 2281) on :
Sharon and I have you in our prayers. Get well and get back home SOON!
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
Thinking of both of you' Get better and get back in the sunshine.
Posted by Airbrush Bobby (Member # 5) on :
Prayers from South Fla to our Letterville Mayor! God bless you Steve and Barb!
Posted by Jackie B (Member # 186) on :
Steve - get well! Barb - take care of yourself too! Volcano is thinking of you! Jackie
Posted by Dave Utter (Member # 634) on :
man, I've been gone for a whilek, get home and find out the mayor is sick. keep your head up buddy, you are in our prayers also.
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Just got back from visiting Steve and he is doing much better. I'm hoping he gets home tomorrow Posted by Harris Kohen (Member # 2139) on :
Barb, you need to get him a new Thong, maybe one of those Pat Duckie custom painted ones. Im sure that will cheer him up a bit.
Glad to hear he is doing better Posted by Linda Schmidt (Member # 2337) on :
Barb- That's absolutely the best news I've heard in days. Take care of yourself, too, you're both so loved and so important to all of us.
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Glad to hear it! Hope he is back to his feisty self soon! Posted by Cheryl Lucas (Member # 1656) on :
Hey Steve,
Sorry to hear you're holed up in the hospital. What a bust, eh?
Well, listen up; since you're feelin' under the weather and all, I figured, today I'd do things differently, a bit out of the ordinary from my usual routine;
*This morning, I painted my cat's toenails hot pink! (they, were really ****y about it)
*I went to the mailbox in my teddy! (it was cold and windy)
*I stole the news paper from my neighbor's driveway. hehe! (I felt bad, so later, I put it on his front porch)
*I didn't wear panties, under my sweats!
and last but not least;
*I mooned the guys at the shop! LOL!
All of this, for YOU! Wish you were here to witness it all...
Glad to hear you are perkin' up again...
Much love, to you and Barb!
Cher.
Posted by Brian Hansen (Member # 2946) on :
Steve and Barb You have lots of sincere and loyal friends out here in Letterville, and we're all hopping and praying for you to be Home in Letterville tomorrow , take good care of him Barb ,we wish you the best ,and a healthy quick recovery.
Posted by Myra Grozinger (Member # 327) on :
Oh damn, I'm so sorry to read this (late.....) At least I get the whole enchilada this way, including the fact you are recovering; thank God.
Almost nobody will say this but me: One day, by default, when you may not even think that this is the time, quitting smoking can actually work. I tried maybe 10 serious times before I managed. There is life afterwards, and the bronchial problems will become history. They are for me, anyway, and I used to be sick every winter for many weeks....
When you're ready for another go at it, call me.
Helping people quit is a sideline of mine. If it irritates you that I said it, just forget it. If not remember I'm here.
Posted by DeWayne Connot (Member # 4417) on :
What all them other letterhead said!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DeWayne
Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
Steve, I hope you feel better by now. I've been sick too the past couple of days and have just gotten back to the computer. Being sick sucks! Let's not do this again.
Posted by Checkers (Member # 63) on :
Dang Steve, I hope you're feeling better. I know Cheryl's note put a smile on my face.
Havin' fun,
Checkers
Posted by Mike Pulskamp (Member # 3475) on :
What DeWayne Said!
Posted by Chris Elliott (Member # 1262) on :
I'm glad to hear of the improvement Steve! Hope they turn you loose soon because I'm sure Barb has her hands full getting you to behave in there! Posted by Tim (Member # 1699) on :
Hope you're ok and back at home!
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
Guess who's back home? I'm happy to report news of my early demise once again proved false. Thanks to everyone who took the time to send your greetings. It's impossible to stay down with so many trying to pick you up.
This latest stay at the hospital was due to a chronic breathing problem they call COPD. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary (lung) Disease, or COPD, is a term used to refer to one of North America's most rapidly growing health problems. Every year, more and more people suffer from this group of diseases which cause shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing.
Smoking is a major cause, but years of careless spray painting can't be ignored either. In my case, the inability to completely empty my lungs, surfaced years before the heart probs began. In our youth, we tend to feel invincible and ignore things before it becomes too late.
I've got some serious choices to make. The last 5 years of my life have been wonderful. We've had an opportunity to travel and meet people from all over the World. Things have changed the last year. My deteriating health has made what I love harder and harder. Meets are no fun when you are sick.
So I've quit smoking. Last puff was Monday at 2pm. It hasn't been too hard while in hospital, but the next few days and weeks are bound to be tough.
I've also taken more control over my diabetes and diet. I'll never be a perfect patient, but I am willing to make some changes in order to have a better quality of life. Lots of out patient clinics to attend next week.
That's about all there is for now. I managed to pickup a major head cold in hospital and I'm really tired. Just want you all to know how much I appreciate and love you all. I'm a lucky guy.
Posted by Pierre Tardif (Member # 3229) on :
Yahoooo!! Way to go Steve! What a good news!
I was worried I could'nt go in the sleeping bag again with you Steve!!
Life is so good!
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Glad to see you home Steve-now don't go doin to much to soon we want you around to stop the fighting on this BB. Posted by Michael Berry (Member # 2604) on :
Steve,
Glad your home! I totally understand what your going thru. My Mother has many of the same things as you. Smoked for 45 years, retired and gained a fair amount of weight, been diagnosed with CHF, COPD, diabetes, high blood pressure (I think I add to the high blood pressure ) We just brought her in again today, has a bad cold, see we will see what's going on this time.
Anyway...glad your home and keep up the great work, kicking the butts is a major plus!! We're thinking of you.
Posted by Brian Diver (Member # 1552) on :
Glad to hear you are back on the streets. Best of luck kicking the habits and refreshing the body, we want you around for a long time Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
You can do it!! We want to keep you around the neighborhood a while longer so, SHAPE UP!! (You know that was said in my kindest "Mom" voice, right?) But seriously, I know it can be very difficult to quit and then throw in diet, exercise....it's a big life change. We are AAALLLLL rooting for you!! GO STEVE GO! Keep a positive attitude and whenever you want to cheat, think of me shaking my finger at you!! (Did that help?)
Posted by Ed Williams (Member # 846) on :
Take your time and heal well. I smoked for many years and didn't find hard to quit, but then I think I was ready. Look at all the car parts I smoked away. Welcome home Steve.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Hello, Stevie Well Hello, Stevie It's so nice to have you back where you belong.... So kick the butts, baby eat some nuts, maybe You're still glowin, You're still showin us that big red thong! Love You Jill (sung By June) Posted by Elaine Beauchemin (Member # 136) on :
Welcome home Steve!
Big hugs for you stay well
É
Posted by Delzell (Member # 1965) on :
Welcome back!
Guess your real choice is do you want to attend meets or do you want to smoke? Sounds like it is getting to the point where you cannot have your cake and smoke it too. But hey at least you have another chance! Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Glad to hear you are out of the hospital and on the mend. We are pulling for you to give up smoking! If all else fails..I heard hypnosis works for some people. Roger is going to try Smoke Away..it's supposed to work in 7 days which sounds miraculous to me.Good luck...we're rooting for ya!!
Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
Thinking of you Steve (however I just can't shake the memory of you in your RED PJ's with the trap door)!
You are way too funny Dude!
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
Hi Steve,
I'm so thrilled to hear about your progress. I'm really proud of you that you have made that giant leap to quitting. Now that you have gone a few days without, just remember that you CAN do it, you've done it now. If you are tempted to have "just one puff" just don't do it. Thats how you quit, you beat it one craving at a time.
Oh, did I mention that I'm proud of you?
Suelynn
Posted by Jon Aston (Member # 1725) on :
Glad to hear that you're on the mend, Steve.
Quitting smoking is in the cards for me too. In addition to all of the OBVIOUS reasons to quit, I figure I will look smashing driving around in the Mini Cooper I plan to win in this contest.
You should sign up, too!
Take care.
Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
That's great news, Steve!
Glad to hear it. Posted by Henry Barker (Member # 174) on :
Nice to hear your home...I quit smoking about 14 years ago, had loads of problems at one time with nasal habits, and getting stoned.Smoked 2 packs of Marlboro everyday.
I read a book one of the lighting crew had while working on Simple Minds years ago...never thought a book would help me...I have no willpower in that way...one of those that even with chronic bronchitis would sneak out for a smoke.
Anyway I had 800 Marlboro under the bunk in my truck, gave them to the mother-in-law (she died of lung cancer a couple of years later....just kidding ) and have never smoked anything since.
Allen Carrs, Easy Way to Stop Smoking 35 of us quick over 3 tours from reading this...don't know how many still are smoke free...its worth a read, no pressure just a good little read...and works!
Just a friendly tip....which is fun to share when it works!
Posted by Joe Endicott (Member # 628) on :
Great to see you're back home, Steve!
Now you gotta get outta your cold, and visit ours...a chilly 65 today Posted by Rich Stebbing (Member # 368) on :
Great to here all of the good news Steve. I just have to share something here in hopes that it may have a positive effect on somebody.
The job I did yesterday was Hand Lettering a coffin of a good friend of mine. He was a race car driver, so it had his number, etc. The past 4-5 yrs, his empyzima had gotten worse. He was always tired and was "tethered" to his oxygen tanks. He also was diagnosed with diabetes in the past year or so. He smoked all of his life. He was responsible for introducing me to snow skiing about 15yrs. ago and we use to go regularly until his breathing become a problem at high altitudes, but continued to smoke. His whole family smoked as well,.. even after he finally quit and even now. His viewing is today with funeral Saturday ,...I will miss him.
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
Take care of yourself, buddy! Great to hear about the smoking, too. I'm next.....maybe. Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Comon Don..you can do it too!!!!!!!!
A:)
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Jill, That's a cute song!!!!
Good to hear your back Steve......it's only the first few days that's the hardest I hear...
A:)
Posted by Craig Shaub (Member # 3119) on :
Hey Steve...
I am sorry to hear that you do not feel well... You'll be in our prayers. Hang tight buddy!!
I know it is hard to take a break when you have so much to do... but, sometimes it does work wonders....
With Barb by your side, you'll be able to "keep on Keepin' On..." ... Red Thong and all....
Rest Easy...
ShaBU
Posted by TransLab (Member # 470) on :
Congratulations on the decision to stop smoking, that deserves a cigar... (kidding). Quitting is easy, I did it thousands of times.
I know you'll make it with support from all around you, and from your extended family here on the board. I'm sure that quitting will not only extend your life, but restore a quality to your life that you can only remember. Hang in there, find a substitute habit, (sex, sugar-free candy, ... whatever it takes... ) the cravings will pass.
Marie sayes HI and y'all take care.
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Glad to see you back in the office, Mr. Mayor.
Hope that you and Barb are doing well and that things only continue to improve for you. Dumping the ciggies is a great start.
Be well! Rapid
Posted by Kent Smith (Member # 251) on :
Glad to hear you are on the mend, Steve, especially quitting the nasty habit. It is not easy to quit but worth it. I quit when Cassi was 5 in Kindergarten and the first Smoke Out. She came home and with the help of her sister, hid and threw out all my smokes. They then spent the next year encouraging and helping me to develop other better habits. That was 27 years ago. Having a cheerleader and support from everyone makes it work. Living longer and feeling better while you do is worth every other sacrifice. I won't wish you good luck but rather encourage you to have the fortitude to stick to it and if you feel the urge, call me anytime.
Posted by Brenda Daley (Beaupit) (Member # 37) on :
Hey Steve, glad to hear your home. You have a struggle ahead of you....But I'm very proud of you for quitting smoking. I've also quit this week, so maybe we should rely on each other for some moral support. Call me anytime and I'll do the same to you. We can bitch together! haha
Posted by Robert Richards (Member # 3244) on :
Steve, my prayer is for a speedy and complete recovery from whatever is ailing you.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Great news Steve! I've been without my computers for over a month, still recovering 11,000 files, well, at least I know what to be happy about now! YOUR GOOD NEWS! CONGRATS! You guys are in my prayers, great to see you at Mazeppa, as you both looked fantastic.
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Hope all is O.K. Let us know how things are going, Barb! We are all praying for him and sending GOOD VIBES!!!
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take care of yourself! i think you should go to hawaii for a month! get well soon!!!![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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