Long ride, tired old man...

hawkfanjohn · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:51 am

kelster22 wrote:

Good morning gang again. I'm back from the Dr., and my kidney has to come out. Not doing it till mid January because I need it to be past harvest for my lungs. I have a terrible time breathing when the crops are being harvested so he said we'll wait till after that and the holidays. He also didn't want me going on this trip with Grumpy for fear of getting sick, so here I am..Home alone with some good books and don't mind at all.

hate ta see ya miss a vacation but tis nice ta be alone sometimes with books~ now we'll see how long tis yongers in yer family leaves ya alone!! Twisted Evil

hawkfanjohn · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:53 am

wife outa bed an' gone~ can hear tv inna other room! Razz

donsue7 · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:53 am

kelster22 wrote:

Good morning gang again. I'm back from the Dr., and my kidney has to come out. Not doing it till mid January because I need it to be past harvest for my lungs. I have a terrible time breathing when the crops are being harvested so he said we'll wait till after that and the holidays. He also didn't want me going on this trip with Grumpy for fear of getting sick, so here I am..Home alone with some good books and don't mind at all.

OMG, KEL.....not the good news I was hoping and praying for but let's pray that GOD guides the surgeon's hands when it happens. Meanwhile lose yourself in a good book til GRUMPY gets back home. Prayers will still be offered up for you.

hawkfanjohn · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:54 am

an' I'se single digit till my next promotion! Smile

old-n-slow · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:55 am

hawkfanjohn wrote:

trucks runnin' 85? I've never run more'n 70~ never seen anybunny else do it either~ they must have more money fer fuel there than they do out west~ an' more money fer fines!!

Whitch roads out there are posted withy 85 fer speed limits?

Hey, I'm back! Yeah, John, I was surprised at that too. The area where they were really flying was between Macon Georgia and Lake City Florida, I-75 south to I-10 east to Jacksonville. I was running a consistant 85 to 90 to match them or get out of the dirty air. Saw triple digits on several occasions trying to avoid some of those guys. The whole ride was 600 miles and I've done it before with no issues, but the truckers yesterday were a genuine pain in the butt.

donsue7 · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:55 am

OK, gang...gotta run...er HOBBLE Smile

hawkfanjohn · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:56 am

donsue7 wrote:

hawkfanjohn wrote:

if ya guys stop in later maybe we can get a total without them two gabby girls!! Laughing

Ha, ha, JOHN...think we have a chance? Smile

Might give it a try!

Not really unless we get outside help~ mike needs ta come back! Idea

old-n-slow · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:59 am

Holy Smokes, Kel! That's something no one wants to hear. But if the doc is willing to wait that long you must still be in good shape, and God gave you two kidneys to begin with in case one went south. Smart guy, isn't he? Take care and keep us posted.

hawkfanjohn · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:59 am

I usedta do 600 miles but that was before I retired~ now gots plenty of time ta drive 400 a day or less! Smile

donsue7 · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:00 am

old-n-slow wrote:

hawkfanjohn wrote:

trucks runnin' 85? I've never run more'n 70~ never seen anybunny else do it either~ they must have more money fer fuel there than they do out west~ an' more money fer fines!!

Whitch roads out there are posted withy 85 fer speed limits?

Hey, I'm back! Yeah, John, I was surprised at that too. The area where they were really flying was between Macon Georgia and Lake City Florida, I-75 south to I-10 east to Jacksonville. I was running a consistant 85 to 90 to match them or get out of the dirty air. Saw triple digits on several occasions trying to avoid some of those guys. The whole ride was 600 miles and I've done it before with no issues, but the truckers yesterday were a genuine pain in the butt.

HOLY SMOKES, O&S......TRIPLE DIGETS? Ever see the saying: "Don't go any faster than your GUARDIAN ANGEL can fly"? And on two wheels no less! Idea

donsue7 · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:01 am

Gotta go!

hawkfanjohn · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:02 am

guess I'm gonna haveta get my lazy butt up~ but won't be able ta go shoppin' again fer quite a while~ an' I'm glad wife didn't wanna go with! Twisted Evil

an' no~ she doesn't know how much I spent! Very Happy

old-n-slow · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:07 am

donsue7 wrote:

old-n-slow wrote:

hawkfanjohn wrote:

trucks runnin' 85? I've never run more'n 70~ never seen anybunny else do it either~ they must have more money fer fuel there than they do out west~ an' more money fer fines!!

Whitch roads out there are posted withy 85 fer speed limits?

Hey, I'm back! Yeah, John, I was surprised at that too. The area where they were really flying was between Macon Georgia and Lake City Florida, I-75 south to I-10 east to Jacksonville. I was running a consistant 85 to 90 to match them or get out of the dirty air. Saw triple digits on several occasions trying to avoid some of those guys. The whole ride was 600 miles and I've done it before with no issues, but the truckers yesterday were a genuine pain in the butt.

HOLY SMOKES, O&S......TRIPLE DIGETS? Ever see the saying: "Don't go any faster than your GUARDIAN ANGEL can fly"? And on two wheels no less! Idea

My guardian angel and I are on a first name basis. Very Happy

Actually the traffic was very well behaved yesterday, no drama issues at all. They were just kinda in a hurry....

kelster22 · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:17 am

I'm goiong to do a few choirs and then kick back with my book. Thanks everyone for the good wishes. I have a good Dr. a great hospital, and I have a really good attitude so things eill be fine.

silvrrose · Subject: Re: Long ride, tired old man... Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:51 pm

I'm sorry to hear that, Kelster, but you know you have all of us praying for you. And a few days alone sounds wonderful right about now! Can we switch? LOL. Take care of yourself. Razz

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