Rockhound

**TOW** · 04-02-2011, 09:27

Been talking to RH since I first found out about this, he really appreciates all the calls and thoughts.....

**gypsy** · 04-02-2011, 09:43

UPDATE: Just talked to RockHound, and he's in a pretty good amount of pain today. He says he didn't sleep at all last night, because they kept waking him up to weigh him and take his blood pressure. He's not too impressed with the night shift nurses--no bedside manner. They told him to keep it down because apparently, he was groaning while they were draining his chest tube. Hopefully, they will take out that last tube today and his pain will be able to greatly subside.

Peace,
Gypsy

**Pedaling Fool** · 04-02-2011, 15:46

Originally Posted by gypsy

He's not too impressed with the night shift nurses--no bedside manner.

I'm not impressed with any nurses nowadays. Use to be they were hot and wore tight white skirts w/ a sexy hat; now they just wear loose pajamas and they are fat

Not exactly conducive for creating a pleasant environment for guys who are suffering.

**Lugnut** · 04-02-2011, 15:54

If you think they're bad you should see Hooch!

**sheepdog** · 04-02-2011, 16:13

Originally Posted by Lugnut

If you think they're bad you should see Hooch!

hahahahahahahahahhahaha

**Hutch** · 04-02-2011, 16:13

Rockhound, Be well and back at it SOON !!! Prayers are with you !!!

Hutch

**gypsy** · 04-02-2011, 20:05

Originally Posted by john gault

I'm not impressed with any nurses nowadays. Use to be they were hot and wore tight white skirts w/ a sexy hat; now they just wear loose pajamas and they are fat

Not exactly conducive for creating a pleasant environment for guys who are suffering.

Okay...

**Lugnut** · 04-02-2011, 20:51

I looked up "compassionate" in the dictionary and Gypsy's picture was there!

**sheepdog** · 04-02-2011, 20:52

Originally Posted by Lugnut

I looked up "compassionate" in the dictionary and Gypsy's picture was there!

yepper, she's a good one.

**Blissful** · 04-02-2011, 20:55

Feel better very soon, Rockhound!

**Hooch** · 04-02-2011, 21:00

Originally Posted by Lugnut

If you think they're bad you should see Hooch!

**Lugnut** · 04-02-2011, 21:19

**Nearly Normal** · 04-02-2011, 23:07

He's almost as big an ******* as me. I wish him well.
Get well boy. I could use a good cussing.
Luck too ya and get well ya HOBO ****tARD.

**gypsy** · 04-03-2011, 20:31

Originally Posted by Lugnut

I looked up "compassionate" in the dictionary and Gypsy's picture was there!

Wow! Thanks for the kind words.

**mweinstone** · 04-03-2011, 21:20

havent had a signal all week. all my troubles seem smaller what with the hound being hounded so. rocky? i loves yall bitz. do you remember all the talks weve had about your chess talents/ well i think its time i reiterate my song sir. you rockhound are on a chess playing level with those who make a liveing at it. now you need money and i want you to become the worlds chess champion. or at least the guy who gets a million for looseing to that dude. seriously. its time. you will be a chess champion barry. matthewski has spoken, so shall it be.

**Skidsteer** · 04-03-2011, 22:29

Originally Posted by Dances with Mice

I have a feeling he'll be getting several cell phone calls from Franklin tonight and tomorrow night.

Yes and after talking to us he's convinced our pain meds are way better than his.

**Rockhound** · 04-05-2011, 08:48

I'm back starting to give the nurses and doctors a hard time so they're ready to boot me out of the hospital today. Just wanted to thank everyone for the cards, phone calls, thoughts, prayers etc..... I would not wish what I just went through on anybody. Realizing that so many people have it so much worse really put things in perspective though. It'll still be about a 3 month recovery time before I strap on a pack again but I am hoping to be back on the trail by July. The thru-hike is done but I plan on hiking some up in New England by then. For the next month I'll be recouperating at Standing Bear Farm. It's one of my favorite spots on the trail and Curtis and Maria have some big hearts. I'm very thankful towards them and to Lonewolf who will be driving me down there later today. Even though I will not be hiking it will be good to be around the hiking community.

**grayfox** · 04-05-2011, 09:13

Rockhound, glad to hear you are on your feet again. Hope your recovery goes well. Take it easy. Good to have a community like this--we're all pullin' for you. grayfox

**Brass Rat** · 04-05-2011, 09:34

Rockhound, we shared the cabin at Standing Bear back around the beginning of March... sorry to hear of your ordeal, but very glad to hear you're up and around now. Get well soon, and all my best to Curtis & family.

**Lone Wolf** · 04-05-2011, 09:34

Originally Posted by Rockhound

I'm back starting to give the nurses and doctors a hard time so they're ready to boot me out of the hospital today. Just wanted to thank everyone for the cards, phone calls, thoughts, prayers etc..... I would not wish what I just went through on anybody. Realizing that so many people have it so much worse really put things in perspective though. It'll still be about a 3 month recovery time before I strap on a pack again but I am hoping to be back on the trail by July. The thru-hike is done but I plan on hiking some up in New England by then. For the next month I'll be recouperating at Standing Bear Farm. It's one of my favorite spots on the trail and Curtis and Maria have some big hearts. I'm very thankful towards them and to Lonewolf who will be driving me down there later today. Even though I will not be hiking it will be good to be around the hiking community.

update: just talked to rockhound a few minutes ago. the docs ran an EKG on him and found an irregular heart beat. he may not be going anywhere just yet. the day i was suppose to go home after my by-passes my heart stopped twice. guess he needs to stay put til further notice

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