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  1. 03-29-2011, 17:58 #1
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    rockhound a.k.a. pebble puppy is in Johnson City Medical Center preparing to undergo double by-pass surgery tomorrow. he was hiking near Surgar Grove 2 days ago when he felt a lot of pain in his back and was feeling sick. he went to the ER yesterday in Marion, Va. where the EKG showed he was having a heart attack. they shipped him down to J.C. shortly after. he was attempting a thru-hike.
    anyway, if any of you know him and want to send a card or e-card to him i'm sure he would appreciate it. i know i did when i had my attack and surgery. his name is Barry Knight
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lone Wolf View Post
    rockhound a.k.a. pebble puppy is in Johnson City Medical Center preparing to undergo double by-pass surgery tomorrow. he was hiking near Surgar Grove 2 days ago when he felt a lot of pain in his back and was feeling sick. he went to the ER yesterday in Marion, Va. where the EKG showed he was having a heart attack. they shipped him down to J.C. shortly after. he was attempting a thru-hike.
    anyway, if any of you know him and want to send a card or e-card to him i'm sure he would appreciate it. i know i did when i had my attack and surgery. his name is Barry Knight
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    I spoke with him today by phone... sounds pretty good, considering. Said he was at the Baptist Church hostel in Troutdale and woke up sick to stomach. Thought it was from eating too much, which he had done.

    Later in night, got worse pain of his entire his life. Got someone to help him. Had a 90% blockage.

    He has family and had a visitor when I called. He says he might even get back out on trail this year, though I wonder.

    THANKS to Lone Wolf for the info on sending Rockhound/Pebble Puppy a greeting!

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    Saw the name.... stupid me
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    I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kayak karl View Post
    . . . .stupid me
    You said it, not me.
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    i called . he's in ICU. will call back at 8pm
    I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.
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    Thats sad to hear.We seen him at Standing Bear Farm hostel.He was headed North the next day when we got back to the Standing Bear where the truck was.Thanks for the Information LW.HS
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    talked to rockhound. what can i say. told him, HE SUCKS
    I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.
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    Hope he recovers fully and can eventually go back.







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    anyone that's been to standing bear in the last 2 years know him. surprised there are not more posts.
    I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.
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    Sent him an e-card earlier . Never met him , but hope to on the trail someday.
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    Sorry to hear this, hope your surgery goes well. It's no fun having your hiking interupted just so you can be hooked up to the wall in CCU.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnnybgood View Post
    Sent him an e-card earlier . Never met him , but hope to on the trail someday.
    i got e-cards when i had my heart attack and by-passes from folks i didn't know. it meant a lot. he'll love it.
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    All the best to him and prayers for successful surgery on 3/30...hang in there Rockhound!
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    we love you rockhound. you been on my mind all day. im prayin you get healthy and well and hike on brother. i love you rockhound. you know that. we all do. do whatever they say.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lone Wolf View Post
    rockhound a.k.a. pebble puppy is in Johnson City Medical Center preparing to undergo double by-pass surgery tomorrow. he was hiking near Surgar Grove 2 days ago when he felt a lot of pain in his back and was feeling sick. he went to the ER yesterday in Marion, Va. where the EKG showed he was having a heart attack. they shipped him down to J.C. shortly after. he was attempting a thru-hike.
    anyway, if any of you know him and want to send a card or e-card to him i'm sure he would appreciate it. i know i did when i had my attack and surgery. his name is Barry Knight
    L W, thanks for posting this and letting us know. Speedy recovery Rock Hound.
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    I talked to Barry/Rockhound this morning and he is in good spirits somehow. He'll be going into surgury around noon. Since he can't sit still and keeps taking off the stuff they have hooked up to him I'm guessing the nurses will be happy for a little break. Please keep him in your thoughts today.
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    Honeybear, I know how close you are with Rockhound so next time you talk with him tell him I'm pullin' for him!
    I love the smell of esbit in the morning!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lugnut View Post
    Honeybear, I know how close you are with Rockhound so next time you talk with him tell him I'm pullin' for him!
    yeah, what he said

    Hope you're back hiking soon Rockhound.
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