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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: earl1937 on June 03, 2013, 10:46:52 PM
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:airplane: Guys, getting older by the day and don't know how much longer this old body will last! I just wanted to take this chance to say thanks to all you guys who have made this old mans life a little more enjoyable the past 3 years. The wife has altizmers and don't know how long she is going to be with me and don't know what I will do when she is gone.One thing that I have looked forward to each day is logging into the AH forum and reading comments and suggestions and reading the replies.
I enjoy posting in here, sharing some of my real life experiences in the hopes that it will help someone over the hurdles that we all run into. If I have done that, then I will feel good about my efforts in my posts.
Don't get me wrong, "I am not going out without a fight", if given the opportunity by the good lord! Just had bladder cancer removed 6 weeks ago and they say they have it all out, but my question is, with only 1 kidney left, what are the chances of it coming back?
Anyway, didn't mean to cry on everybodies shoulder, just got down tonight and had to talk to someone and you guys are my outlet, so please forgive me if I have bored you with this!!
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Glad we could help.
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well you have seen the world change(not necessarily for the better) you seem like a stand up guy....I am sorry for the pain you feel and wish you the best..... :salute
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Earl just keep the faith brother, when times get tough and hard you can always come here to vent or get answers to lifes questions or problems, there is a lot of great people here with hearts of gold that would be more than willing to listen to you and to lend advice, many players think of this as their extended family. Just hang in there man.
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earl we are dweebs but you are an actual living member of a very select few that served in one of these legendary planes that we like to play around in in this cartoon land. I think I can speak for most everyone in saying its a pleasure hearing your stories and insights.
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:airplane: Guys, getting older by the day and don't know how much longer this old body will last! I just wanted to take this chance to say thanks to all you guys who have made this old mans life a little more enjoyable the past 3 years. The wife has altizmers and don't know how long she is going to be with me and don't know what I will do when she is gone.One thing that I have looked forward to each day is logging into the AH forum and reading comments and suggestions and reading the replies.
I enjoy posting in here, sharing some of my real life experiences in the hopes that it will help someone over the hurdles that we all run into. If I have done that, then I will feel good about my efforts in my posts.
Don't get me wrong, "I am not going out without a fight", if given the opportunity by the good lord! Just had bladder cancer removed 6 weeks ago and they say they have it all out, but my question is, with only 1 kidney left, what are the chances of it coming back?
Anyway, didn't mean to cry on everybodies shoulder, just got down tonight and had to talk to someone and you guys are my outlet, so please forgive me if I have bored you with this!!
You are definitely not a bore. My Dad is also suffering from Alzheimer's. Docs are following a script.
We're looking at every potential alternative. Even things like coconut oil, which seems to have made
a dramatic positive impact for some. Our prayers and thoughts to you and her.
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Earl, you sound like a stand up guy, and although I have never met you in game (I don't think), you have my deepest thoughts and prayers! Glad we, as a community, can bring some joy into your life!
#S# and best wishes
Josh
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earl we are dweebs but you are an actual living member of a very select few that served in one of these legendary planes that we like to play around in in this cartoon land. I think I can speak for most everyone in saying its a pleasure hearing your stories and insights.
couldn't have said it better... :salute
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:pray
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:pray :salute look foward to flying with you...or against LOL you sir are a living legend :salute
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Earl, I'm very glad that you are around here.
I'm sorry about your wife and your recent health issues. For bladder cancer, if the docs think that they got it all, that is very good. I wouldn't think it would matter at all whether you have 1 or 2 kidneys with regard to chances of recurrence. Have they put you on chemotherapy after surgery?
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Earl, all the best to you and your wife. I will keep you in my prayers.
Some members know this, but others may not: Earl (ET37 in game) flew P-51's and B-29's just after the Korean war. He is a hugely interesting guy to play with (Rooks Squad - Devil Dogs) and a first class gentleman. His Saturday night pick-up missions in the LWMA are often historically based and he sometimes has scripts that several of the Devil Dogs read during climb out that add a sense of realism that is simply wonderful and create a sense of historical immersion I have not seen elsewhere in the game.
From the little I know you, Earl, you have had a rich and interesting life and you embellish this game more than you could imagine.
Good luck to you and I hope you continue to entertain your squad with period specific "climb out music" for years to come :aok
Badger :salute
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Earl, all the best to you and your wife. I will keep you in my prayers.
Some members know this, but others may not: Earl (ET37 in game) flew P-51's and B-29's just after the Korean war. He is a hugely interesting guy to play with (Rooks Squad - Devil Dogs) and a first class gentleman. His Saturday night pick-up missions in the LWMA are often historically based and he sometimes has scripts that several of the Devil Dogs read during climb out that add a sense of realism that is simply wonderful and create a sense of historical immersion I have not seen elsewhere in the game.
From the little I know you, Earl, you have had a rich and interesting life and you embellish this game more than you could imagine.
Good luck to you and I hope you continue to entertain your squad with period specific "climb out music" for years to come :aok
Badger :salute
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:salute :rock
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I'm new here and I wish I would have known you before this post of yours. You sir are a true hero. Look at your life and how you have influenced so many people in your life. Then you come here and share your experiences with all of us wanna be pilots and we are better and richer for it as we are enjoying a game of somethng that was a part of your life! I feel for you as we are all mortal and getting older. At least this game seems to offer a place to go and forget your troubles for a while while making new friends and enjoying all the different personalities here. Fight the good fight sir! We are here for you and I Will look for you in the Game . My in game tag is gunny. Peace
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:salute Earl. Stay positive. I too am a Bladder Cancer survivor - 5 1/2 yrs.
It's a scary thing to deal with, as any Cancer is.
Modern medicine is awesome. Don't be discouraged.
Wishing you and wife all the best for health. :pray
:cheers: Oz
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Earl,
I always enjoy your posts. Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Best of luck to you moving forward and wishing good health for you and your wife.
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earl we are dweebs but you are an actual living member of a very select few that served in one of these legendary planes that we like to play around in in this cartoon land. I think I can speak for most everyone in saying its a pleasure hearing your stories and insights.
^ this!
Thank you, Earl! :salute
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earl we are dweebs but you are an actual living member of a very select few that served in one of these legendary planes that we like to play around in in this cartoon land. I think I can speak for most everyone in saying its a pleasure hearing your stories and insights.
One more who feels that Fester nailed it.
Thoughts and prayers for you and yours Earl.
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Sik
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Earl, I'm very glad that you are around here.
I'm sorry about your wife and your recent health issues. For bladder cancer, if the docs think that they got it all, that is very good. I wouldn't think it would matter at all whether you have 1 or 2 kidneys with regard to chances of recurrence. Have they put you on chemotherapy after surgery?
:airplane: They don't think it will be neccessary, but if it comes back, prostat and bladder will have to be removed.
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Hang tough Earl. At the doc now for wife with mass in her neck.
We should declare war on cancer.
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:salute ET37
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:salute I have only known you a short while but it is always a pleasure to fly with you and be apart of your 94th bomb group wing.
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Hang tough ET and continue to fight on. Best wishes and prayers for you and your wife, from our family to yours. :salute
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It has always been a pleasure to fly with you and the Devil Dogs. Even when the mission doesn't work out, it is fun to fly the missions with everyone.
:salute :salute
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It has always been a pleasure to fly with you and the Devil Dogs. Even when the mission doesn't work out, it is fun to fly the missions with everyone.
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:airplane: Thanks to all for your kind words and understanding!!! <S>
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:salute :)
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:salute