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79cb750f
Rest in Peace
Joined: Oct 31, 2003
Posts: 3349
Location: Seymour,CT
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Tue May 02, 2006 7:30 pm |
 
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And on a practical note, go to the finance office in the hospital asap and explain your situation immediately. They really don't want to bankrupt you. |
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firestorm
Twinstar
Joined: Dec 07, 2005
Posts: 81
Location: Nottingham rd in the midlands of Kwa Zulu NatalSouth Africa
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Tue May 02, 2006 9:04 pm |
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Stay cool Courtney, and know that there are many of the group here thinking about you and your wife.
You and your wife are in the thoughts and prayers of my family and myself.
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zman
CB1100F
Joined: Mar 25, 2006
Posts: 2594
Location: Los Angeles
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Tue May 02, 2006 10:26 pm |
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We`re never ready for these things to happen. Have faith we live in the best time in medical history for stroke victims. take care and all the best to you and her both. |
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Fitter
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 31, 2005
Posts: 1963
Location: Northumberland Forest, Canada
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Tue May 02, 2006 10:54 pm |
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Court, Can't even imagine the pain your both suffering. My heart goes out to you two.
Now is the time to get it together and be strong. Listen to what your friends here are saying. Lot's of experience here with good outcomes from a lousy deal.
She needs you now more than ever in her life. She needs you to reassure her that all is good and will get better. You tell her that your F buddies have known folk that have come through the same experiences and we all wish her the best and fastest recovery to be had.
Positive thinking goes a long way to healing the body Court. Believe it! Give her all you got and all our love as well!!! |
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chris900f
Silver CB750F
Joined: Jul 03, 2003
Posts: 746
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Tue May 02, 2006 11:16 pm |
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Courtney, hang in there man and know that we are all pulling for you and Becki. Keep the faith and don't dispair, stroke victims really do have a better shot than ever before. Check your PM's you can call me anytime you need to talk.
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Greg82
Silver CB750F
Joined: Oct 11, 2004
Posts: 648
Location: Fredericton, N.B., Canada
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Tue May 02, 2006 11:16 pm |
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That's a tough hand for anyone to be dealt.
Hang in there man. |
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Stoney
Twinstar
Joined: Nov 17, 2005
Posts: 214
Location: Lewisville Texas
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Wed May 03, 2006 1:56 am |
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Court, you and your wife will be in our prayers here.
Take a few big breaths and try and reason this out. As was mentioned before medicine today is miracleous as is the power of the Almighty. I can promise you from past experience the hospital will work with you buddy, they may balk a bit at first but they will do it, been there done that. zTheres a lot of support for you and your family, hang in there, clear your head a bit and take care of your wife, the rest will work itself out.
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silversurfer1050
Rest in Peace
Joined: Nov 09, 2004
Posts: 3849
Location: Wisconsin
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Wed May 03, 2006 2:03 am |
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Court,
Do you know TomN? He lives in Texas also and has recently gone through a similar experience. He might be a good resource or at least someone to talk to you about things.
God bless your wife and guide her to a speedy recovery.
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Ratfink
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 18, 2004
Posts: 7994
Location: Tempe, AZ
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Wed May 03, 2006 2:31 am |
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You know how to get ahold of me already. I will be talking to you later. You and her will get through this and I hope everything can get back to normal.
I'll be praying for you. Just stay strong and don't get too negative on me. You need to stay positive for her and get through this. |
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winnerc2s
Friend of the Board
Joined: Nov 20, 2003
Posts: 1585
Location: Doylestown, PA
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Wed May 03, 2006 3:18 am |
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Court:
I echo all of the posts thus far. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife and all others in your life affected by this unfortunate incident.
Hang in there. |
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'83 CB1100F - Red
'83 CB1100F - Blue
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MrAmbitious
Silver CB750F
Joined: Aug 11, 2005
Posts: 557
Location: Eastern PA
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Wed May 03, 2006 3:32 am |
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Court,
Hang in there, keep a positive attitude. We are all pulling for you. Here's hoping for a quick recovery. |
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Court1100F
Silver CB750F
Joined: Aug 06, 2004
Posts: 610
Location: Houston Tx
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Wed May 03, 2006 3:45 am |
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Court,
Do you know TomN? He lives in Texas also and has recently gone through a similar experience. He might be a good resource or at least someone to talk to you about things.
God bless your wife and guide her to a speedy recovery.
Bill |
Yeah Toms a Good Friend of mine but Hes never available to talk to which is why my bikes progress is at a stand still that and my utter lack of money and resources to get whats needed to get the job done Beckis more Oriented her blood sugar was way too far up there 238 where as 80s is normal that and I suspect stage 2 hypertension but shes speaking more clearly today and shes alive nothing else in this world matters to me SHE IS My world although she'd be happy and damn proud of me if I somehow got the old 1100F going before she gets home she'd be ecstatic it'd give her something to work for she wants to ride my Iron Horse badly |
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gtom5152
Twinstar
Joined: Jun 27, 2005
Posts: 264
Location: Sydney Australia
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Wed May 03, 2006 10:01 am |
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You poor bugger, you need to look after yourself too mate.
Soround yourself with family and friends in this difficult time.
Glad to hear she is getting better, from my expirience as as student nurse I have seen many stroke victims make a full recovery, she got help quickly so she is in a good position to make a full recovery.
Becki will be home before you know it, all the best from Australia. |
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EgHonda
Twinstar
Joined: Sep 13, 2004
Posts: 160
Location: Brisbane Australia
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Wed May 03, 2006 12:10 pm |
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Court,
Dude my heart goes out to you and your wife. I dont know much about strokes and I am not a religious person, But what I do believe is in is the power of the mind. Give your wife all the support you can and be positive for both of you.
Think positive mate! be strong.
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SteveM
Twinstar
Joined: Jul 14, 2003
Posts: 228
Location: Montana
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Wed May 03, 2006 5:44 pm |
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Court -
Good luck to you and your wife and the rest of your family (families.) We'll be praying for you. Keep us updated.
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Court1100F
Silver CB750F
Joined: Aug 06, 2004
Posts: 610
Location: Houston Tx
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Wed May 03, 2006 6:39 pm |
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I'm fixin to go up to the Hospital in a few minutes Gotta ride the Bus Ya'll wanted to know what I'm dealing with my mental state and my composure is. just in in the last 24 hours My WD SATA 320 has Already quite last night less then 2 months after I got I believe it got here on april 6 dead as of last night while trying to map a bus route to Becki also last night I deposited 540.00 in the Bank it currently Hasn't Posted Beckis incapable of working I've gotta take care of her my place is by her side and I couldn't focus on work even if I was still employed and Heres where Courtney Loses it Best part we've got a 388.00 dollar water bill scheduled to be shut off on or after the 12th of this month and a 325.00 gas bill scheduled to be shut off at anytime plus the Cell phone bill and the Cable bill oh and a 400 dollar rent bill due on the fucking 15th I don't know how much longer I can keep this shit up I don't know what to do Becki always took care of me so well I always knew she'd know exactly what to do and I have never had to deal with all this shit she handled the bills and most decision making I'm smart enough to know she knows how to go about it better then I do I'm at my Ropes end thats all for now this is part of whats on my plate right now oh and when that 540 is gone 200 to the water 150 to the gas We're fucking broke Life fucking sucks I want off this shit hole train the only thin thread holding me together is my Wife needs me and ya'll if not for ya'll and especially on that first night when IreUSA talked to me I'd have already gone crazy anyway I've got a bus to catch I'll talk more later |
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lj
Silver CB750F
Joined: May 05, 2005
Posts: 724
Location: Tucson,AZ
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Wed May 03, 2006 6:45 pm |
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How about somebody posting a mailing address for cards and such. Might be a thought to put a buck or two for flowers (or whatever) inside... |
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D-Day
Hawk
Joined: Jun 25, 2005
Posts: 282
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Wed May 03, 2006 7:22 pm |
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Courtney, contact Catholic Charities immediately. They're the best folks in the world and will help you through this time in a number of ways, including contacting all those you owe money to. They don't care if you're Catholic or not, they are just there to serve.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
2900 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas 77006
tel 713.526.4611 |
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Court1100F
Silver CB750F
Joined: Aug 06, 2004
Posts: 610
Location: Houston Tx
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Wed May 03, 2006 7:28 pm |
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Guys you must excuse me I'm not my usual sharp articulate self and I've pretty much lost it at this point but please if your thinking about sending money to help out don't I don't want to take advantage of ya'll or exploit ya'll I don't know when if Ever I'd even be able to give a fraction of it back and I know ya'll want listen to me your such good people I don't want to hurt or use you guys I've gotta go it's getting hard to see the screen sorry I just can't take it no more one last thing this isn't pride talking I know I need help I can admit that freely but I just don't want to use you guys anyway I better get off here |
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tambri
Hawk
Joined: May 13, 2004
Posts: 493
Location: 1/2 hr. east of San Antonio, TX
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Wed May 03, 2006 7:37 pm |
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Courtney Smith
407 West Donovan
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silversurfer1050
Rest in Peace
Joined: Nov 09, 2004
Posts: 3849
Location: Wisconsin
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Thu May 04, 2006 2:52 am |
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silversurfer1050
Rest in Peace
Joined: Nov 09, 2004
Posts: 3849
Location: Wisconsin
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Thu May 04, 2006 3:07 am |
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I went to college. I worked my way through most of the costs. Took a student loan and paid it off over a number of years.
I hitchhiked somewhat frequently. One time I was given a ride by a truck diver. I told him some of the stuff that was going on in my life. Recent car accident - Dad lost his job a couple years earlier and was currently still unemployed, two brothers and a sister in school too, etc. When he dropped me off he tried to hand me a twenty dolar bill. I wouldn't take it. I said "I'm going to make some money this weekend and things really aren't that bad".
He finally said "I'm doing God's work". OK, this gentleman had given me a 120 mile ride and didn't ask for a thing in return. I felt I would be insulting him at this piont if I didn't take it.
I took the $20 and said thanks. I've passed it forward many times in different increments. Sometimes I've explained it - others, it's just been desperatly needed and happily accepted.
This is the same darn situation. I've been trying to pay that guy back for 20 years.... with interest. It always makes me feel good to pay another installment.
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spookf4e
Rest in Peace
Joined: Jun 22, 2003
Posts: 1227
Location: Pensacola, FL
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Thu May 04, 2006 3:28 am |
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Courtney - hang in there. Even though it may not seem so, things will work their way out. You have to stay focused on the wellness of your wife and provide support. To look at things in another light, at least you were there when you wife had the stroke - things could have been different and she might have been alone and your quick thinking probably saved her life. There is a positive side.
If we can do anything to help, drop me a PM. That's what friends are for as you have seen in the other postings.
Be strong...be there for your wife.
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razor02097
CB1100F
Joined: May 09, 2004
Posts: 3135
Location: United States
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Thu May 04, 2006 4:02 am |
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Life goes on whether you want it to or not. I seriously hope some good luck gets to you soon.
Right now all you can do is wait. Please tell us if there is something we can do. I will be preying for you and your beloved |
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Ireusa
Hawk
Joined: Apr 19, 2005
Posts: 410
Location: San Francisco
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Thu May 04, 2006 8:51 am |
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Court picked up the phone and gave me a call a few nights back.
I know there's a lot of us out there in this Family who care about the man and his situation with Becky, finances, uncertainty...
We talked a few things through, and it seemed to go well enough under the circumstances (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on that, Courtney...)
Anyhow, the deal is this...my main concern is obvious given the posts. This forum is an amazing place for quality people who have shown their propensity for giving a damn and delivering when necessary. We have a common bond in these bikes we cherish so much, which tickles me to death in the best of ways....
Court is a guy I've never met, but is a great guy to talk to, even under the stressful circumstances. We talked a while in the wee hours, and even though I'm no shrink, we were able to get down to brass tacks in ways the written word can't always do.
I'm proud of every F'er who has posted here, and it's apparent that this is a critical time for our friend.
If it comes down to a few hundred bucks making the difference here to get over the hump and pay the bills, I for one would be glad to help out.
I've got 2 kids and am not a philanthropist or one who has wads to play with, but if fifty people kicked in $10 or $20 we could do a deed for a pal in need.
All we need, I think, is for Court to say it's OK to do so and to say how. |
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lj
Silver CB750F
Joined: May 05, 2005
Posts: 724
Location: Tucson,AZ
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Thu May 04, 2006 4:29 pm |
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I'm afraid I disagree a bit here, I don't think it's right to kick this into Court's court. So to speak. Make your own decisions in this situation. |
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tambri
Hawk
Joined: May 13, 2004
Posts: 493
Location: 1/2 hr. east of San Antonio, TX
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Thu May 04, 2006 4:50 pm |
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did you read 4-5 posts up the page Ire, lj? (my last post in here)
just *happened to have someone's address*
(sent a choke cable that way a while back...) |
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STREAKS_cb750
MB-5
Joined: Dec 14, 2005
Posts: 14
Location: Modesto, Cali.
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Thu May 04, 2006 7:08 pm |
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Court- WOW ! truely amazing how careless some police are, never fully understanding their intrusions of the law can really be. I hope your wife makes a full recovery. Best of luck and all my prayers go out to you and your family! Good Luck! |
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Da_Hose
CB1100F
Joined: Mar 28, 2004
Posts: 3146
Location: Napa, Ca.
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Thu May 04, 2006 9:18 pm |
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D-Day is right, Courtney. Catholic Charities is an organization dedicated to helping people in need. Give them a call and see what recommendations they can make. If nothing else, they can give leads on who to contact for help dealing with this problem. Tough as it may be, you have to think about how you guys will make it through. Becki is relying on you and YOU CAN MAKE IT WORK. Stay strong, stay focused and ask here if you need ideas. We all care and will help how ever we can.
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Fster
Black CB750F
Joined: Aug 25, 2005
Posts: 889
Location: Pottsville Pennsylvania
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Thu May 04, 2006 9:20 pm |
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Haven't been on that much and when I was did'nt have time to scan all the posts and I must have over looked this one. What a shock one moment everthing is fine the next it turns to crap. I'm not one for words but I'm very sorry Court to hear about your wife I hope every thing works out for the best. Guys just remember when it comes to helping someone "what goes around comes around" |
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