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Posted by dougdagrump on Friday, July 24, 2015 11:19 PM

Ray, Condolances on your sister's passing. Prayers for her and the rest of the family.

Anything else can wait til tomorrow. 

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Posted by cheapclassics on Friday, July 24, 2015 11:55 PM

Good evening all,

Ray, our thoughts and prayers are with you as well.  It is never easy no matter the circumstances. 

Today was a very good day.  I got a potentially lengthy and involved project completed at work.  A new and much simpler dryer vent was installed at the house.  Got to see my granddaughter perform in her first musical and CTT came today.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Saturday, July 25, 2015 6:51 AM
Condolences on your loss, Ray. Praying for your family.

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Posted by KRM on Saturday, July 25, 2015 8:09 AM

So sorry Ray, Angel

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Posted by Demay on Saturday, July 25, 2015 11:25 AM

Good afternoon,

I'm still praying for you Ray.

Today will be a busy day for us.  Tomorrow, we will drive up to the Boston area as I will be working there next week.  The family has never been up that way before so I'm bringing them along.  There is plenty for them to see and do while I am working.  Then on Saturday, we will drive to my hometown in PA to visit my family.  We will be there two nights and then drive down to the beach in NC.  It should be a fun time but I may not have much time to post while on the road.

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Posted by SPMan on Saturday, July 25, 2015 11:45 AM

Thank you all for the condolences and prayers.  We appreciate it.

Ray

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Posted by dougdagrump on Saturday, July 25, 2015 12:11 PM

Mornin' All.

Yesterday was museum day, all went well with no "pile-ups". Today is Kid's Club day but I've got one more Dr visit on Monday, hopefully only one, before resuming full activities. 

Think this will hurt: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ss8RdZLPCvs . Don't think somebody knew the terrain nor their vehicle very well.

Gotta get moving, lots to do. 

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Posted by cheapclassics on Saturday, July 25, 2015 11:22 PM

Good evening all

A good day.  Daughters were here with families.  Celebrated some birthdays.   Mowed the yard before they got here.   Had the alumni varsity game for the soccer girls.  I "coached" alums.  We were ahead 2-0 at one point but the alums got tired and we lost 9-3.  Still our best performance ever.   It was a good day.

I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, July 26, 2015 9:27 AM

Beautiful morning.  Sunny and real warm but less humidity.  Reating after I cooked breakfast. 

Been busy this past week.  Chores yesterday and the usual mow for neighbors and self.

Ray, so sorry.  Prayers for you and your wife too.  You are a special guy for that.

Dougsnotagrump, I need to get yuo to cook for me some.  That sounded great.  Get better.

Talked to Shake and Bake.  Always thinking up how to make more $$$$.  That is make money and have fun doing it.

Mike, Un-American sport didn't go well for men's team.

Hope all have a great week ahead.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Sunday, July 26, 2015 1:55 PM

Thanks Buckeye !

Prayers going out for Chuck  and Paula.

Angel  Angel  Angel  Angel  Angel

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, July 26, 2015 2:01 PM

RAY so sorry for your loss, prayers for you.

PRAYERS also for our buddy CHUCK BLUEBERRYHILL MATHEWS.  Hopefully he is on the mend, at the hospital.  CHUCK, our INDIANS need their number one fan, get well soon.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Sunday, July 26, 2015 2:05 PM

Aloha. Here is an update on Chuck that his wife okeyed to share: he is in the hospital after an emergency operation with infections in his legs and problems with his lungs, stomach and kidneys. He is very critical so keep him in your prayers...

 

My condloences to your family Ray!

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, July 26, 2015 4:30 PM

Prayers Chuck hang in there you have been a fighter keep fighting buddy Angel Angel

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Posted by fifedog on Sunday, July 26, 2015 7:22 PM

Evenin' boys.  Slipped away to PA for my BIL's wedding, log on and see some of us are hurtin' and mendin'

SPMan - sympathies on your loss.

dougnotta - Keep doing as you are told.

And best wishes for Blueberry.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, July 26, 2015 8:29 PM

cnw1995

Aloha. Here is an update on Chuck that his wife okeyed to share: he is in the hospital after an emergency operation with infections in his legs and problems with his lungs, stomach and kidneys. He is very critical so keep him in your prayers...

 

My condloences to your family Ray!

 

Thanks Doug for posting. I'm back with a real computer. Prayers are needed for Chuck.  It isn't good.

Ray, my condolances to you and your family. 

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Posted by SPMan on Sunday, July 26, 2015 8:36 PM

So sorry to hear about Chuck's problems.  Sending prayers and a wish that you will get better soon.

The service for my sister in Virginia will be on Wednesday.  My son who lives with us was able to get time off from work and will attend the funeral to represent all of us here.  Her family is doing well and her husband is being supported by their three boys.  He says he is in good hands.  Thanks so much for the prayers.

Got another colonoscopy coming up next week on Wednesday. Yuk!  Glad when it's over.  Got a new kind of prep this time which requires drinking a lot less of the stuff the night before.  Hope they're right.

Ray

 

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Sunday, July 26, 2015 9:14 PM

Good Evening Guys!

Sorry I have not been around for a while. Things have been hectic. My mother had a series of medical problems since the week before Easter and I have been her caregiver. She is on the mend now and doing better each day. More on that later.

Ray, My condolences for your Sister's death. Prayers for her, you and the family.

Prayers for Chuck. May he make a complete recovery.

Prayers for all in need.

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Posted by Banks on Sunday, July 26, 2015 10:24 PM

Hello there,

Napped all afternoon.

Quick stop tonight the add a Prayer for Chuck and to offer condolences to ray and family on the loss of his sister

 

Prayers for those in need

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Posted by Demay on Sunday, July 26, 2015 11:01 PM

Hello,

The family and I arrived to MA a short time ago.  I decided to log on to the forum before getting some sleep to see how Ray is doing, but then I read the report on Chuck.  I will be praying for him.

Doug M. - Can he take calls?  PM me the info if he can.

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Posted by dbaker48 on Sunday, July 26, 2015 11:40 PM

WOW!  I am just so sorry to hear about Chuck and his illness.  Sure hope he finds comfort in his struggles, and the best for his wife as well.  Hope things really go well.

Also, sorry to hear about Ray's sister, she certainly has been a "fighter".  

May God Bless you all and your families throu these trying and difficult times!!!!

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Posted by cnw1995 on Monday, July 27, 2015 8:47 AM

Aloha. Looks like another nice 80+degree day downtown. Spent yesterday relaxing before the TV, watching the Sox, NASCAR and a whole host of automobile renovation shows. It was very nice. On Saturday, we celebrated my daughter's and SiL's bdays with a trip to the Volo Auto Museum. Their 'gimmick' is most of the cars on display are for sale.  I found myself thinking this a lot: hmmmmm, $19K is not bad for a 1932 Model A coupe.... Smile

PM sent, Joe. Happy birthday to your Princess! My Princess just turned 24...


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Posted by KRM on Monday, July 27, 2015 12:10 PM

Wow, Prayers for Chuck,  Angel

Doug, I keep thinking the same thing about a 1965 Mustangs. When you look at the price of a new car that you can't work on 20k for a nice restored one is inviting.  Confused

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  On Saturday, we celebrated my daughter's and SiL's bdays with a trip to the Volo Auto Museum. Their 'gimmick' is most of the cars on display are for sale.  I found myself thinking this a lot: hmmmmm, $19K is not bad for a 1932 Model A coupe.... Smile

 


 

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Posted by MichRR714 on Monday, July 27, 2015 5:44 PM

Sending Prayers for Chuck.

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Posted by lion88roar on Monday, July 27, 2015 9:48 PM

Ray - Condolenses on your sister's passing. Prayers for you and your family.

Prayers for Chuck as well. He can really use them this time. Praying for Paula as well.

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Posted by Banks on Monday, July 27, 2015 10:19 PM

Hello there,

tired and should be sleeping but wide awakeHuh?

Checkiing in on Chuck tonight. More prayers. How long has it been since the last time he was hospitalized and not well? This time seems worse. I received no emails. could somebody pass them on to me?

Fife... how'd the trip to PA go? The other day I rememberd your nieghbor had a tiller for sale. I planned to check it out when leaving but all I had on my mind then was trains. (yours) If it's still available send me info. If it's a good bargain maybe i'll be back.

best try t get to sleep.

Prayers for those in need

PS> wifes sister seemed some better yesterday on her birthday/Wedding anniversary. The years escape me

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 5:41 AM

Mornin' boys.  Foggy and warm here in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Grandson coming today, and we have a mission to pick up a repaired set of SantaFe F's at M.B.Klein, and a new steering wheel for the backyard pirate ship.  Then we have to pick up middle Princess at Penn Station.  We may never return....

Banksie - PA was nice, I much prefer the 22/11-15 route, than the 70/522.  Raystown Lake area is nice.  I shall check on that tiller for you.

Thanks for the updates Buckeye.

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 5:44 AM

HudsonJohn - Hope all will get better for you soon.

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 7:27 AM

Prayers for Chuck......and HudsonJohns Mom, Rays Family and Brutus' Mom and Banks' Mom

Check back soonest - craziness abounds at work

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Posted by cnw1995 on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 8:26 AM

Aloha. Looks like another beautiful summer day in Chicago. Prayers for your mom's continued recovery Banks. Fife, that sounds like a perfect day with the grandkid.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 10:43 AM

Morning all while it still is. Not much going on here. 

Prayers for Chuck wish would would here if any changes hope to the better

I guess no news is good news

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