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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.
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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
-------------------- aka:Cisco the "Traveling Millennium Sign Artist" http://www.franciscovargas.com Fresno, CA 93703 559 252-0935 "to live life, is to love life, a sign of no life, is a sign of no love"...Cisco 12'98 Posts: 3576 | From: Fresno, Ca, the great USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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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
-------------------- Tom & Kathy Durham House Springs, MO Posts: 654 | From: House Springs, MO | Registered: Apr 1999
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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.
-------------------- Dawn Ellis Signs by Dawn Long Beach, CA signsbydawn@aol.com
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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
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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.
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Thinking of both of you' Get better and get back in the sunshine.
-------------------- Signs by Alicia Jennings (Mudflap Girl) Tacoma, WA Since 1987 Have Lipstick, will travel. Posts: 3812 | From: Tacoma, WA. U.S.A. | Registered: Dec 1999
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Prayers from South Fla to our Letterville Mayor! God bless you Steve and Barb!
-------------------- AirbrushBobby.com Clearwater, FL The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing.1Cor1:18 “The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord”Rom6:23 Posts: 505 | From: Clearwater Florida USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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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
-------------------- Harris Kohen K-Man Pinstriping and Graphix Trenton, NJ "Showing the world that even I can strategically place the pigment where its got to go." Posts: 1739 | From: Trenton, NJ, USA | Registered: Jun 2001
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Glad to hear it! Hope he is back to his feisty self soon!
-------------------- Jane Diaz Diaz Sign Art 628 W. Lincoln Ave. Pontiac, Il. 61764 815-844-7024 www.diazsignart.com Posts: 4102 | From: Pontiac, IL USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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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.
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Cheryl Lucas a/k/a "Shag" on mIRC Vital Signs & Graphics, Etc. Cape Coral, Florida 239-574-4713 VSignsNgraphics@aol.com Posts: 987 | From: Cape Coral, FL USA | Registered: Aug 2000
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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.
-------------------- Brian Hansen Heritage Signs & Graphic Designs 6003 Route 495 St.Marie New Brunswick (506)955.8885 Posts: 315 | From: St. Marie , New Brunswick | Registered: May 2002
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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.
-------------------- Myra A. Grozinger Signs Limited Winston-Salem, NC
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What all them other letterhead said!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DeWayne
-------------------- DeWayne Connot DOA Flatliners Pinstriping To Die For! Northwales, Pa dconnot@verizon.net Posts: 28 | From: Northwales, PA | Registered: Jan 2004
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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.
-------------------- Jean Shimp Shimp Sign & Design Co. Jacksonville Beach, Fl Posts: 1266 | From: Jacksonville Beach, Fl. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Dang Steve, I hope you're feeling better. I know Cheryl's note put a smile on my face.
Havin' fun,
Checkers
-------------------- a.k.a. Brian Born www.CheckersCustom.com Harrisburg, Pa Work Smart, Play Hard Posts: 3775 | From: Harrisburg, Pa. U.S.A. | Registered: Nov 1998
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-------------------- Mike Pulskamp Pulskamp Arts Sacramento, CA mpulskamp@earthlink.net Posts: 165 | From: Sacramento, CA | Registered: Dec 2002
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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!
-------------------- Chris Elliott 1longshot@classicnet.net cell 62084two2232 Posts: 686 | From: Scottsdale, AZ & Anthony, KS, USA | Registered: Dec 1999
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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.
-------------------- Steve Shortreed 144 Hill St., E. Fergus, Ontario Canada N1M 1G9 519-787-2673
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.
-------------------- Mike Berry New England Posts: 534 | From: New England | Registered: Jan 2002
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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?)
-------------------- Jane Diaz Diaz Sign Art 628 W. Lincoln Ave. Pontiac, Il. 61764 815-844-7024 www.diazsignart.com Posts: 4102 | From: Pontiac, IL USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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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.
-------------------- Ed CJ Williams CJ Graffx Christiana,Pa. cjgraffx@comcast.net Just have'n fun.... Posts: 296 | From: Christiana,Pa. | Registered: May 1999
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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)
-------------------- That is like a Mr. Potato Head with all the pieces in the wrong place. -Russ McMullin Posts: 8834 | From: Butler, PA, USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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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!
-------------------- Debbie Posts: 674 | From: USA | Registered: Feb 2001
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