A Shed Downunder.

[HOTFR8]

I've been talking to Bob's silent friend about you.

Being silent I guess he said nothing.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Being silent I guess he said nothing.

Yeah, he's one of those strong but silent types.

But it is good to know he listens.

The people I admire trust him.

 

[1/2 Cup]

I've been talking to Bob's silent friend about you.

Andy many thanks

Keep hammering away at getting better.

xtremek trust me we are giving every thing we have got.

Being silent I guess he said nothing.

HOTFR8

Yeah, he's one of those strong but silent types.

But it is good to know he listens.

The people I admire trust him.

Andy listen we do..

All, just a bit of an update we had a bit of an issue with my new PICC Line inserted last Monday, long story short version which needed 2 days in hospital and 2 units of blood to get right, however all is good now
Thats is the second one I have had trouble with not to mention the Mid line canula a couple of week ago
These line are all about being able to take bloods, infuse Chemo and Immunotherapy easily as my arm veins have had a fair bashing of late and giving the a bit of a break. Hopefully it will last another 4- 5 weeks

On the flathead V8 front Andrew dropped all my bits here while I was in hospital, all neatly packaged and sorted, now I can sit, look and drool over what I their ultimate destiny is for a bit. I am pretty limited with my right arm movement for a week or so.

Many thanks one and all, enjoy your day..

 

[oldironfarmer]

Glad you have something to look at while in recovery! Those flatheads should give you extra incentive.

 

[Ralf99]

I'll just leave this one here as a thought starter...



Just need to extend the chassis rails in the A a tad and "Bob's your uncle".

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob's_your_uncle

 

[drivesitfar]

1/2: I had a feeling you were having a tough time, but hope you are on the upswing again. good to hear your spirits are still up and glad to hear Andrew sorted out the flatheads and parts for you so they'll be ready for you to do your magic on when you are up to it.

my bride wanted me to buy this sign to put out if she leaves this world before I do cause i'm always mentioning how much I like her method of gardening. hope it puts a smile on your face cause it sure made me smile when she TOLD ME TO LOOK AT IT.

cheers buddy!!!

 

[Guster]

At one point today I realised I had a big smile, enjoying that QST and thought about you and how you are doing.

See, I have a colleague that suffers a real bad case of lymphoma and he knows it will come back some day and take him. But every day is "no ground lost". He doesn't appear to have the same support you have and can see the strain when things get too much. Gave up his own hobbies to focus on those of his family and never been happier. He often comes around to chat about what I'm up to so he can tell me what he got up to with his son.

So reading a lot between the lines and understand exactly why you have been so quiet(the strong silent type) this week. Sounds like this week the fight was more of a glorious battle. The little things being as important as all the big ones. But the fact that you make time for us is overwhelming.

You have all my respect and admiration so sending you my positive thoughts and hopes.

Just don't tease us too much by what you have planned for those engines!

 

[HOTFR8]

I'll just leave this one here as a thought starter...



Just need to extend the chassis rails in the A a tad and "Bob's your uncle".

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob's_your_uncle

Just don't tease us too much by what you have planned for those engines!

Another idea >

 

[xtremek]

You know.......I do have a 8n a flatty would look good in. Just saying.

 

[Redwolf947]

I hope all's well down under? Still praying for you. Take it easy 1/2cup.. If you can please give us an update!!..

Mike

 

[drivesitfar]

1/2: hope all is ok Down Under. is it?

prayers and best wishes sent to you and your family and hope you are feeling ok.

cheers

 

[HOTFR8]

Just off the phone with 1/2Cup and found out he is taking a well deserved rest again to get all back in order. He will be posting again when he feels like he can catch up on all here.

 

[Andrew-357]

Hi All, dad is in for a tune up, he shall provide details in due course.
Basically bloods were out of whack so a day or 2 locked up for his normal service.
Side effects of resent treatment including headaches have been a pain so he has just been resting up.
my son and I visited dad yesterday which consisted of my son chasing dad around the shed and making Pa sit on his chair and Aiden sit in his chair, Just a regular part of my son dragging dad around his own shed.

All is well I'm sure there will be some more details when dads service is complete.

I/we appreciate the thoughts and prayers

 

[oldironfarmer]

Updates greatly appreciated!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Updates greatly appreciated!

Ditto that. Still praying for your Dad Andrew. Kids have the power to solicit miracles.

 

[drivesitfar]

Andrew: thanks for the update on DAD and sounds like he's doing pretty well considering all the stuff he's been going through. I bet having you and your son out in his SHED with him made him and maybe you smile. how does it look inside the SHED with all those shiny (or dirty soon to be shiny) engines?

1/2: speaking of dirty i'm digging out stuff in the back of my old shop and look what I had to move. I'm not sure I'll likely have a huge need for any of them, but once I wire wheel off the crud and put on some BLO i'm hoping to find a spot to hang them where I can at least look over at them and smile.

more prayers sent and hope you feel 100% again real soon!!

 

[xtremek]

Thanks for the update gents. Prayers sent.

 

[Matias]

Thank you Andrew for the updates. Hoping recovery is going well and energy levels getting up!

 

[1/2 Cup]

I've been talking to Bob's silent friend about you.

Andy much appreciated

Glad you have something to look at while in recovery! Those flatheads should give you extra incentive.

Andy you are spot on there, as I have been grounded pretty much.

I'll just leave this one here as a thought starter...
Just need to extend the chassis rails in the A a tad and "Bob's your uncle".
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob's_your_uncle

Ralf99 I have got two engines that is a good start........

1/2: I had a feeling you were having a tough time, but hope you are on the upswing again. good to hear your spirits are still up and glad to hear Andrew sorted out the flatheads and parts for you so they'll be ready for you to do your magic on when you are up to it.
my bride wanted me to buy this sign to put out if she leaves this world before I do cause i'm always mentioning how much I like her method of gardening. hope it puts a smile on your face cause it sure made me smile when she TOLD ME TO LOOK AT IT.
cheers buddy!!!

Drives update below.
Luv the sign and thank you

At one point today I realised I had a big smile, enjoying that QST and thought about you and how you are doing.
See, I have a colleague that suffers a real bad case of lymphoma and he knows it will come back some day and take him. But every day is "no ground lost". He doesn't appear to have the same support you have and can see the strain when things get too much. Gave up his own hobbies to focus on those of his family and never been happier. He often comes around to chat about what I'm up to so he can tell me what he got up to with his son.
So reading a lot between the lines and understand exactly why you have been so quiet(the strong silent type) this week. Sounds like this week the fight was more of a glorious battle. The little things being as important as all the big ones. But the fact that you make time for us is overwhelming.
You have all my respect and admiration so sending you my positive thoughts and hopes.
Just don't tease us too much by what you have planned for those engines!

Guster I am glad I have put a smile on your face.
It has been such a godsend to have the support I have received over the last nearly 18 months.
That would be a tough gig for your colleague and it is good to read that he is focusing on his familly, that said you do need to make time for your self.
Update below
Many thanks for your kind words and thoughts, they mean a lot.

Another idea

HOTFR8, good one that is one sweet tractor.

You know.......I do have a 8n a flatty would look good in. Just saying.

Xtremek that is unreal, what do you intend to do with it? is it a workhorse or a restoration proposition?
Thank you for sharing..

I hope all's well down under? Still praying for you. Take it easy 1/2cup.. If you can please give us an update!!..
Mike

Mike getting there, details below.

1/2: hope all is ok Down Under. is it?
prayers and best wishes sent to you and your family and hope you are feeling ok.
cheers

Drives, as usual many thanks and going well.
Update below.

Just off the phone with 1/2Cup and found out he is taking a well deserved rest again to get all back in order. He will be posting again when he feels like he can catch up on all here.

HOTFR8 thank you.

Hi All, dad is in for a tune up, he shall provide details in due course.
Basically bloods were out of whack so a day or 2 locked up for his normal service.
Side effects of resent treatment including headaches have been a pain so he has just been resting up.
my son and I visited dad yesterday which consisted of my son chasing dad around the shed and making Pa sit on his chair and Aiden sit in his chair, Just a regular part of my son dragging dad around his own shed.
All is well I'm sure there will be some more details when dads service is complete.
I/we appreciate the thoughts and prayers

Andrew-357 thank you.

Updates greatly appreciated!

Andy update below

Ditto that. Still praying for your Dad Andrew. Kids have the power to solicit miracles.

Bobby, many thanks

Andrew: thanks for the update on DAD and sounds like he's doing pretty well considering all the stuff he's been going through. I bet having you and your son out in his SHED with him made him and maybe you smile. how does it look inside the SHED with all those shiny (or dirty soon to be shiny) engines?
1/2: speaking of dirty i'm digging out stuff in the back of my old shop and look what I had to move. I'm not sure I'll likely have a huge need for any of them, but once I wire wheel off the crud and put on some BLO i'm hoping to find a spot to hang them where I can at least look over at them and smile.
more prayers sent and hope you feel 100% again real soon!!

Drives your clamps would clean up real nice in my E bath.

Thanks for the update gents. Prayers sent.

Xtremek much appreciated.



All, back tracking to last Monday the 4th I had an appointment with my Oncologists to discuss last weeks CT Scan results which turned out really positive, the remaining cancer growths either shrinking or remaining the same.

A few days prior i had not been feeling too well in any case. Long story but here is the short form version.
Preliminary observations with the Oncologist showed my O2 sats were way down and the blood test I had prior to the early appointment came back with both the white and red blood cells way out of whack.
Admitted straight away, placed on Oxygen and a blood transfusion as soon as a cross match could be found.
I was then scheduled for a Bronchoscopy on the Wednesday following from the scan results to check some minor inflammation which turned out to be Bronchitis. Bucket loads of Anti biotics and Steroids later I am out of hospital getting back on track..
Needless to say there has been not a lot of QST over the last week or so.
Thank you one and all for dropping by, your kind thoughts and words.
Much appreciated.

 

[shortykorte]

Thanks for the update. Wish it didn’t have that bump in the road. Glad you’re back home and at least thinking about some QST. A good sign.


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[xtremek]

^ "What he said" . Update when you can. More prayers sent.

 

[drivesitfar]

1/2: we're still sending prayers and always a little luck too hoping that you get your health back 100% so you can get on with your fun life again.

any pics of all that rusty and dirty engine blocks and stuff you can post when you feel up to it i'm sure all of us would enjoy sharing your joy looking at them knowing that you will shine them up as you get your health in good shape.

I have all the parts for a couple electrolysis tanks, but no place to put one or two permanent. that said I'm pretty handy with a wire wheel and going to put a wire wheel on my 3/4 HP baldor buffer soon.

cheers

 

[bj383ss]

Prayers sent your way Steve. Hope you start feeling better soon.

Bret

 

[xtremek]

I was thinking about you and praying that everything is alright. I miss you Steve.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Steve so much has been said that is so true to our feelings also know only that we are thinking of you and will pray and fight for as long as need be. Hang tough heroes are in short supply. Bobby

 

[rmalkow2]

1/2 Cup, please know that we all think of you often and praying for you to come through this time in good stead and ready to build one of those flat head motors. May healing come quickly.

Bob

 

[hewey]

Sorry to hear that, but sounds like they were on to it straight away. All the best for the recovery from the bronchitis and your ongoing treatment.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Thanks for the update. Wish it didn’t have that bump in the road. Glad you’re back home and at least thinking about some QST. A good sign.


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Shorty I am still here just allowing total rest and relaxation in order for all the treatments to have their full effectiveness. I have just been pottering in the shed a little with nothing to strenuous mind you.

^ "What he said" . Update when you can. More prayers sent.

Xtremek Up date below and throughout the post..

1/2: we're still sending prayers and always a little luck too hoping that you get your health back 100% so you can get on with your fun life again.

any pics of all that rusty and dirty engine blocks and stuff you can post when you feel up to it i'm sure all of us would enjoy sharing your joy looking at them knowing that you will shine them up as you get your health in good shape.

I have all the parts for a couple electrolysis tanks, but no place to put one or two permanent. that said I'm pretty handy with a wire wheel and going to put a wire wheel on my 3/4 HP baldor buffer soon.

cheers

Drives many thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers.
I have not been doing too much and are under strict instruction not to do to much whilst I am recovering. I will post up when i can

You will not know your self with a wire wheel on your polisher and an Ebath when you get some rom.

Prayers sent your way Steve. Hope you start feeling better soon.

Bret

Bret , than you so much.

I was thinking about you and praying that everything is alright. I miss you Steve.

Xtremek thank you an all is ok.

Steve so much has been said that is so true to our feelings also know only that we are thinking of you and will pray and fight for as long as need be. Hang tough heroes are in short supply. Bobby

Bobby your words and prayers are much appreciated let me tell you.

1/2 Cup, please know that we all think of you often and praying for you to come through this time in good stead and ready to build one of those flat head motors. May healing come quickly.

Bob

Bob thank you what more can I say.

Sorry to hear that, but sounds like they were on to it straight away. All the best for the recovery from the bronchitis and your ongoing treatment.

Hewey I have a great medical team that do not let the grass grow under their feet when it comes to my treatment.

All I have been just laying low over the past few weeks to let my treatment take its course any side effects of the recent Chemotherapy are slowly diminishing thank fully.
For the bronchitis / pneumonitis I have been put on a heavy dose antibiotics and steroids.
These also have their side effects as well but I am coping very well with weekly check ups and dressing changes on my PICC line.
I still have to be very aware of infection.
More Scans in two weeks to determine my treatment for here on in, which I suspect will be more Immunotherapy.
So it is steady as she goes at the moment.

I am able to potter in the shed so long as I don't over do things plus still doing a little bit of work from home which is great.

Thank you one and all oh so much, it means a lot to me.......

 

[Finallygotit]

Good news Steve, very good news. We were worried about you my friend!

 

[HOTFR8]

1/2 pottering seriously that makes the mind boggle.

Great to read you are back in that shed of yours.

 

[lis2323]

Best wishes and thoughts are with you from Canada, 1/2 Cup!

 

[shortykorte]

Thanks for update. Potter around the shed. Now that’s something I’m a pro at. Enjoy.


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[oldironfarmer]

Still praying in Oklahoma.

Wish you could enjoy the great spring weather we're having. It's made me lazy.

 

[Bob Heine]

Steve, your restraint is admirable. I manage to set my recovery back every time someone tells me to take it easy. Probably a carry-over from someone telling me not to put beans up my nose. Now where did I put those long forceps....

You and another friend in Australia are in the same boat, using the healthcare system to great effect. I think of you daily and my invisible friend is keeping an eye on you. Be well my friend.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Good news Steve, very good news. We were worried about you my friend!

Dan thank you for your concern
I am getting there and looking forward but as I have learnt it does take time.

1/2 pottering seriously that makes the mind boggle.

Great to read you are back in that shed of yours.

HOTFR8 thats what Mrs 1/2 Cup ( aka ) hawkeye keeps telling me

Best wishes and thoughts are with you from Canada, 1/2 Cup!

lis2323 many thanks, I do appreciate it

Thanks for update. Potter around the shed. Now that’s something I’m a pro at. Enjoy.


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Shorty no problem
I just luv as well..

Still praying in Oklahoma.

Wish you could enjoy the great spring weather we're having. It's made me lazy.

Thank you so much Andy
It is a nice time of the year out here as well heading into Autumn with mild temperatures. Spring is awesome as well, it makes you feel like you are human again.

Steve, your restraint is admirable. I manage to set my recovery back every time someone tells me to take it easy. Probably a carry-over from someone telling me not to put beans up my nose. Now where did I put those long forceps....

You and another friend in Australia are in the same boat, using the healthcare system to great effect. I think of you daily and my invisible friend is keeping an eye on you. Be well my friend.

Many thanks Bob

I am getting looked after really well and it is very comforting to know that help is at hand 24/7

I trust you are all having a great day and thank you one and all.

 

[Lwel9226]

Steve... Good to hear from you and thanks for the up-date....
Think of you every day and always look for your posts.... Prayers and best wishes from my little corner....

Lynn W

 

[Grizz1963]

Steve, your restraint is admirable. I manage to set my recovery back every time someone tells me to take it easy. Probably a carry-over from someone telling me not to put beans up my nose. Now where did I put those long forceps....

This is true.

I am certainly guilty of more than once not listening to good advice.


I continue to watch from the side lines Steve and as always, only wish you well, and an uncomplicated recovery.


Look after yourself.

 

[rixtrix1]

Catching up a little, only to see the fight has been a little harder recently, but know the strength that surrounds you comes from the heart. I hope you can draw some comfort from that to ease your mind and let your body grow stronger! All the best to you!

 

[1/2 Cup]

Steve... Good to hear from you and thanks for the up-date....
Think of you every day and always look for your posts.... Prayers and best wishes from my little corner....

Lynn W

Lynn thank you so much

This is true.
I am certainly guilty of more than once not listening to good advice.
I continue to watch from the side lines Steve and as always, only wish you well, and an uncomplicated recovery.
Look after yourself.

Rian I have really learnt big time that you must listen and heed that good advice. I have been guilty of that more than once and paid the price.
My recovery is a slow one but I am getting there and looking after myself.

Catching up a little, only to see the fight has been a little harder recently, but know the strength that surrounds you comes from the heart. I hope you can draw some comfort from that to ease your mind and let your body grow stronger! All the best to you!

Ric you are right the fight has been tougher this time around, the support I have is just outstanding and I most certainly do draw strength and comfort from that.

Thank you one and all for dropping by.

 

[drivesitfar]

1/2: I parked next to this little guy yesterday and had to pass on a test ride cause i was with my bride (or maybe cause we don't have roads to really give it a fair test) and thought it might give your thread a bit of color.

I hope you are doing as well as possible and i'm still sending prayers down under to the great guy who's pottering in his shed and hoping to get his health back to shine up a few more engines.

hope your weekend is relaxing and maybe a little more pottering in the shed if you feel up to it.

cheers