Gerritt Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 For those unaware, Connie is going through some medical issues and had to cancel his trip to Canada to little vermillion because of them.. I hope I'm not out of line here but good thoughts and support certainly helped me get through my medical issues.... So I feel we should do the same for our long time friend. Fight the good fight, rest and heal. The fish are waiting for you, now it's up to you to work your ass off and make sure you get there. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 He's a pretty tough old bird, and someone who I have a great deal of admiration for. He told me flat out today he'll be fishing next month and I believe him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 All the best bud, Ooh Rah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Some positive vibes to the man!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted August 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 He's a pretty tough old bird, and someone who I have a great deal of admiration for. He told me flat out today he'll be fishing next month and I believe him. Ain't that the truth..... A ton of respect here as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeGuy Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Thanks guys. Nothing major here, but enough to keep me from hitting the road August 6. Instead I checked with my family doctor, who is also a regular fishing partner. He gave me a ticket to ER, rather than a sandwich for a ride to Red Lake, as he told ER something bad must be happening with me to keep me from a fishing trip. My pump checked out great, but we found a blood clot in each lung, plus pneumonia in my left lung. After spending two nights in the hospital I was allowed to go home with very few restrictions. We've determined the level of Coumadin for me and should be preventing any future blood clots. My grass has been trimmed, sweet corn sprayed for worms, latest stand of sweet corn side dressed with fertilizer and tilled. Only problem is that I was here to do the chores instead of being up yonder during what seemed to be a great fishing week for my Iowa friends. It really turned on as they approached the Friday new moon. A couple of days in a hospital can make this fisherman wimpy and that's what happened. I should be able to get past that by working out lightly for a few days. Breathing exercises are bringing my lungs back to what they were before the clots and pneumonia. Looking good on this end. Not really a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Good hear your mending up there. Once I was good to go, I didnt waste anytime getting out there. Yes, you do get wimpy.LOL Easy does it Connie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 good to hear you are on the mend. take your time and get better - the fish'll still be there when you are ready again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickOnt Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) Hey ConnieHere's to a quick recoveryThere are some 'BIG' Vermillion Pike to be caught this fall CheersRick Edited August 15, 2015 by RickOnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grt1 Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 get well soon connie, we know how you love to visit us here, and the fish will still be here when you come back, we're thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 He's a pretty tough old bird, and someone who I have a great deal of admiration for. He told me flat out today he'll be fishing next month and I believe him. You can take it to the bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 What's this Connie... you slacking off on me?? I'm sure it's just a passing fad ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeGuy Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Leave the toilet seat down for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Glad to hear you are recovering Connie, those pike aren't going to catch themselves you know! I've been trying to convince the Mrs. that I should make another trip to LV. I told her she probably wouldn't even notice I was gone for 8-9 days. She said that sounded great and she wouldn't be there when I got back. Does this mean I can fish longer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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