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Old 07-19-2021, 11:16 PM   #1
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Once you have lived on these islands over 40 or 50 oyears we consider going to the mainland 'Over Town;... Well tomorrow I have to face the cardiologist on the mainland.... We are making a time of it,,,, A motel that likes dogs and driving the truck based woody. The weather is splendid and the road is good...... Don't git much better than that... I backed up to the house, Checked the water, oil and brake fluid.... all good..... OK a good report is encouraging as well.
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Old 07-19-2021, 11:25 PM   #2
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Old 07-20-2021, 12:03 AM   #3
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Live it up man ! enjoy
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Old 07-20-2021, 12:06 AM   #4
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Stay on the island!!! hahaha just joking. Enjoy the chaos.... Lot's of pictures are always welcome.
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Old 07-20-2021, 02:22 AM   #5
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Good luck with the Heart Doctor GB.....he should be able to confirm if you have one...seriously though, these things aren't fun. I'm probably going to be up for a valve repair, got to have another test myself next week. Make the best of your trip "over town"

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Love the "Jail-Bar" Woody.
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Old 07-20-2021, 05:56 AM   #7
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That is a fine looking rig. Hope the medical stuff goes as you wish.
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Old 07-20-2021, 06:43 AM   #8
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God bless you GB with a "nice ride" & a GR8 health report !
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Old 07-20-2021, 07:27 AM   #9
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The Amish refer to outsiders as "Englishmen" and caution to beware of them. In your case I guess its beware of the "Townie's" Safe travels and hoping for a good DR report.
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Good luck with Doctor.....,I’ve had two surgeries......one at age forty and one at sixty.....damn thing better keep working another twenty years......I got stuff to do!!!!......best of luck......Mark, from way over here.
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Old 07-20-2021, 11:35 AM   #11
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Gary, hope all goes well with the doctor. I l love seeing you drive the old Ford around. We had a little rain south of you down here in Everett. I know the wipers on my 48 are slow, how are yours working? Best wishes.
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Best wishes and prayers sent for your doctor's visit. Love the wagon!
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Old 07-20-2021, 01:17 PM   #13
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Hi GB, What year is the jail bar woodie? I had a 42 military heavy half ton when I was in high school. I learned a lot about the jail bar series . That truck had so many miles on it the frame rivets were all lose and squeaking. They are fun trucks to mess around with. I will give you a shout next time we're up your way on the boat. Tim
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Best of luck on your "ticker" trip. I have to go to Boise, Idaho to see my heart doc. Glad folks like you and I have them to take care of us!!
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Got home this afternoon. Doc says maybe 2 years out for the valve replacement. I can't begin to imagine how they do that up through your groin..... I think I once heard that described as akin to "rebuilding an engine up through the tailpipe" EEK! The trip was Fun! We sure don't get away like we did pre-covid. Let's just say a 'Grand time was had by all'.
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There is a worse location down south they could use other than the groin.Sounds like it was a great trip, that is as long as the wife and dog were happy. Thanks for the update and photos.
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Old 07-21-2021, 09:30 PM   #17
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Dog didn't comment. Wife has said at least 4 times how much fun it was. Weather in the mid 70s, really a nice drive. Drove to an old timey tavern after Dr. visit, 'The Conway Pub', a couple towns further South.
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Welcome home !!....I know three guys that have had a valve job done on he the ol’ ticker.....all if them were a great success !!.....Take Care......Mark
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Welcome home !!....I know three guys that have had a valve job done on he the ol’ ticker.....all if them were a great success !!.....Take Care......Mark
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Great pictures, looks like it was fun, stay healthy.
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