ghostdancer
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I’ve read all of Farley’s books, a great story teller. I really loved his tales of when he was a kid and had a pet owl named whol, I think, who rode around with him on his bicycle handlebars.
My Journey
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blanketslayer
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Jerry, can we ask for clarification for the above?
YukonMontanaTannerTrapper
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OK, so here's the deal.....I had planned on getting my hip repaired in March but prior to getting that surgery done, the surgeon required me to get some tests done. One of the tests revealed that I was born with a defective heart valve, which was failing, & it was determined at that time that I was in "critical condition" (funny thing here.....all the days before this diagnosis, I had been hauling barn boards & 8" round fence posts on my shoulder through a foot of snow for a quarter of a mile as well as shoveling my 700' long driveway.....the cardiologist about fell out of his chair when I told him that). In April I had heart surgery & the day after the surgery, the heart surgeon told me that I probably had 2 more days of life left in me had I not been operated on......
.....and that's why I say that I was unlucky and then very, very lucky. Had I not gone in for the hip repair, I certainly would have been found dead on my property (or somewhere close by).....
The dogs & I have a truck camper trip planned in June.....I'm chomping at the bit to get back out there.....and every day is a blessing.....
.....and that's why I say that I was unlucky and then very, very lucky. Had I not gone in for the hip repair, I certainly would have been found dead on my property (or somewhere close by).....
The dogs & I have a truck camper trip planned in June.....I'm chomping at the bit to get back out there.....and every day is a blessing.....
vintageracer
To Infinity and Beyond!
Which valve did they replace?
Was your valve replacement done open heart or with the through the leg procedure?
I understand if you do not want to comment.
My mother who is almost 97 had her calcified and malfunctioning aortic heart valve replaced last month through the leg. Back doing fine and getting stronger each and everyday!
Ain't technology great
blanketslayer
Member
I was honestly a little nervous about what your reply would be about that Jerry but I breathed a sigh of relief when I read that. It's crazy that you have gone your whole life, and done so many intense physical activity all over and just now they caught that. Can't imagine that rollercoaster of news, but you're an inspiration. The dogs look ready for adventure!
tgil
Well-known member
Before work, this morning, I turned on DangerTV and saw a bit of a North Face team in the Himalayas. It instantly caught my attention as one of the climbers used his ice axe to aid his ascent.
I claim to know nothing about climbing, but through this thread, "I know a guy"!
This show further made me think about you, Jerry, as Dr. Geoff Tabin used his skill in ophthamology to help the people in Nepal to regain their sight.
Using what we "have" to bless others, in the places we travel for our own pleasure, is something our world needs more of!
I know you don't care for accolades, but what you have done for the less privileged during your travels has made a lasting impression on me.
I thought about you on our recent trip back to Big Bend, when we crossed the river into Boquillas.
You're a good dude, Jerry!
Hope you and your "keepers" are doing well!
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I claim to know nothing about climbing, but through this thread, "I know a guy"!
This show further made me think about you, Jerry, as Dr. Geoff Tabin used his skill in ophthamology to help the people in Nepal to regain their sight.
Using what we "have" to bless others, in the places we travel for our own pleasure, is something our world needs more of!
I know you don't care for accolades, but what you have done for the less privileged during your travels has made a lasting impression on me.
I thought about you on our recent trip back to Big Bend, when we crossed the river into Boquillas.
You're a good dude, Jerry!
Hope you and your "keepers" are doing well!
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Glad you are back and on the mend. Things happen in mysterious ways and as others stated going in for tests saved your life. I lost two friends over the past 3 months, one to the widow maker and the other to complications that caused his heart to fail. Looking forward to your resumed travels. I call the dog on his back pose, "Posing for Holy Pictures".
YukonMontanaTannerTrapper
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I have been debating with myself for the past several days as to whether or not I should post this here.....but the old man has been a big part of our lives here at the cabin & the cabin has been a big part of our story that I call My Journey. Just hoping my old buddy Bert can now rest in peace.....Lord knows his last years were filled with fraught.....he deserves the rest that he well needed.....
Old Bert.....the great hoarder & supllier of everything cool on my property, left us on May 31, 2023.....
The dogs of course are doing great.....
Me.....I'm fighting the fight.....
.....and loving Spring in Montana.....
.....and loving the gift of life.....
Old Bert.....the great hoarder & supllier of everything cool on my property, left us on May 31, 2023.....
The dogs of course are doing great.....
Me.....I'm fighting the fight.....
.....and loving Spring in Montana.....
.....and loving the gift of life.....
AlwaysRoaming
Member
My condolences on the lost of your friend. Glad to see you posting Jerry. You have the most amazing views at your place. Never stop sharing.
Thank you.
Thank you.