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Title: Special thoughts for a member here
Post by: Out Fishing on January 15, 2014, 08:22:23 PM: Received some disappointing news tonight of a member here who wishes not to be named. Please say a prayer for him and keep him in your thoughts over the next few weeks. He's one of the regulars here and a very avid fisherman. He hasnt been around for a bit and a few including myself were wondering where he was.

He's got some tough times ahead.
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Post by: Out Fishing on January 20, 2014, 12:22:29 PM: I pray every day but its tough to pray for someone when you don't know who needs the prayer. :(
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Post by: Out Fishing on January 20, 2014, 01:14:46 PM: Just a thought then Jimmy wave
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Post by: Out Fishing on January 20, 2014, 05:00:29 PM: I may not know him but wish him the best.
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Post by: Out Fishing on January 20, 2014, 05:30:56 PM: Long time member guys. Hasn't been around for a bit. Former Armed Svc, now lobsterman n likes building plugs. Diagnosed with cancer. Operation on Wednesday. Chemo etc supposedly don't work. :bash:

Keep him in your thoughts.
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Post by: Out Fishing on January 20, 2014, 11:00:15 PM: My very close friends dad was just diagnosed today with pancreatic cancer, given a few months.
May the good Lord be by their sides
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Post by: Out Fishing on January 22, 2014, 06:08:43 AM: Sorry to hear of this... positive thoughts for a speedy recovery.
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Post by: Out Fishing on January 29, 2014, 09:55:46 AM: hope all gos well, god bless
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Post by: Out Fishing on January 29, 2014, 01:51:34 PM: Not a religious man but thoughts sent.
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Post by: Out Fishing on January 29, 2014, 03:22:14 PM: Thanks you guys. Although he doesn't want extra attention the person I'm talking about here is our own member Rich Gates aka "Herringchoker" from Maine. He definitely needs your thoughts. Rich had a kidney removed last week and is now home recuperating. He's got a very long road ahead and not a fun one. The cancer he has doesn't take chemo or radiation.

Any thoughts you can send his way is a ray of light for him on a very dark road. Rich is a GREAT guy and I've chatted many times with him off the board. He's obviously now out of work which sucks really fast considering the medical bs he's got to go through.

I would be interested in putting together a fundraiser for him or at least helping if others would like to do something for him too.
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Post by: Out Fishing on January 29, 2014, 06:26:34 PM: He can't run after me and beat me up for telling you guys cuz he can't walk around good yet ;D
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Post by: Out Fishing on January 31, 2014, 08:08:13 PM: No but I can still shoot strait!
Just kidding brother! We thank you all for you well wishes and prayers, they truly mean a lot, and Scott we feel deeply blessed at the idea of a fund raiser, but it's not necessary, we have made provisions in the past, and should get us through, and given my faith in the man upstairs, miracles can happen and doors will be opened to carry us the rest of the way.And aside from the zipper on my belly we are all in the best of spirits and doing well, I am not out of the woods yet but there are a lot of good things going for us in this fight, just staying positive mentally is half the battle in my opinion, like I told Scott I am like the weeds in a sidewalk or on your lawn tuff as hell and hard to eradicate, :) that being said thank you all again from the bottom of out hearts O/U Rich
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Post by: Out Fishing on February 11, 2014, 08:16:22 PM: May the good Lord be by your side at this time, may his mightiest war faring angels be with you and your family during this hard fight.
God Bless
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Post by: Out Fishing on February 23, 2014, 12:16:33 PM: Just stopped by to check in and got the belated news. Thoughts and prayers go out to Rich and his family.
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Post by: Out Fishing on March 14, 2014, 10:33:57 AM: Herringchoker, if you want to pick out a plug or a kit from Salty to give you something to look for in the mail, go ahead and do it and I'll cover the cost. Cards are nice to get, but so is fishing stuff!

There is nothing like receiving a free Salty's lure in the mail to cheer a guy up! ::) ;)

Seriously, herringchoker, I insist.
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Post by: Out Fishing on March 14, 2014, 12:00:50 PM: Not necessary but haven't heard from rich in a bit. Hope he's doing ok.
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Post by: Out Fishing on March 14, 2014, 05:06:22 PM: very nice offer bowfin...........nice
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Post by: Out Fishing on March 15, 2014, 08:59:17 PM: Actually, I received a surprise package not too long ago that had a Salty's lure in it from out of the blue. It really was a pleasant surprise and spirit lifter. A guy goes to the mailbox to get the bills and comes back with something he was drooling over. It makes the world a little less drab.

I found out this winter that one has to make and effort for the good times to come, but sorrow and trouble show up on its own, uninvited.

So my offer is just a copycat of a not so random act of kindness...can I get an "Amen" Salty???
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Post by: Out Fishing on March 15, 2014, 09:13:37 PM: less drab for sure.
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Post by: Out Fishing on March 15, 2014, 10:08:40 PM: Prayers and best wishes. I'm not a religious person but I did go with my mother inlaw, who is to light a candle for you. Herringchoker God Bless you and yours.
P.S. I love fishing Maine. I'll always have a cast for you.
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Post by: Out Fishing on March 16, 2014, 08:50:31 AM: bowfin your way of thinking is most admirable...........amen to that brother
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Post by: Out Fishing on March 23, 2014, 11:29:32 AM: wonder how he's doing
Title: Re: Special thoughts for a member here
Post by: Out Fishing on March 23, 2014, 12:42:59 PM: He's ok. I emailed with him a few days a ago. I sent him a plug last week that put a smile on his face.