Dieselgeek Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 54 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Sounds like we both have a long few years ahead of us. Agreed! I hate being home/not working. My wife doesn't work, so financially it has been incredibly hard on my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted December 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 15, 2018 Hang in there fellas and all the best on your recoveries and futures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted December 15, 2018 Gold Member Share Posted December 15, 2018 Sitting at an airport bar in Seattle like... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Dieselgeek said: Agreed! I hate being home/not working. My wife doesn't work, so financially it has been incredibly hard on my family. We really haven't had that part, but mentally I struggle from day to day. I plan on going back to work after the new year, maybe as late as mid-January. Going a little stir crazy feeling like I'm ready to go and try to lift the vacuum cleaner and bam! Icing my incision for a day. 1 hour ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Hang in there fellas and all the best on your recoveries and futures. I'm struggling to see much past March right now. I need to plan like I'll be here 5-10-20 years from now, but it is really hard for me at the moment. Edited December 15, 2018 by racinfarmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 8 minutes ago, Kivalo said: Sitting at an airport bar in Seattle like... You're supposed to post a picture of what you're drinking at the Airport bar while you're waiting. SMFH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, Kivalo said: Sitting at an airport bar in Seattle like... Is there any better "talent" there tho? Or, buncha hairy hippies? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted December 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 15, 2018 WHAT THE FUCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 SMFH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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f7ben Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 25 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: We really haven't had that part, but mentally I struggle from day to day. I plan on going back to work after the new year, maybe as late as mid-January. Going a little stir crazy feeling like I'm ready to go and try to lift the vacuum cleaner and bam! Icing my incision for a day. I'm struggling to see much past March right now. I need to plan like I'll be here 5-10-20 years from now, but it is really hard for me at the moment. Quit clinging to life like it means anything. You're fucking wrecking it. Live until your dead and then dont. Nobody is gonna remember you ever existed 50 years from now. Suck it up and make plans and have fun and live life. All of us will be dead and gone in what seems like an instant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 19 minutes ago, f7ben said: Quit clinging to life like it means anything. You're fucking wrecking it. Live until your dead and then dont. Nobody is gonna remember you ever existed 50 years from now. Suck it up and make plans and have fun and live life. All of us will be dead and gone in what seems like an instant. Much easier said then done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 49 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Much easier said then done. Well you can sulk and waste it or get over it and live. Its harsh but that's the way it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 49 minutes ago, f7ben said: Well you can sulk and waste it or get over it and live. Its harsh but that's the way it is I'll probably need another month or two to figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 32 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: I'll probably need another month or two to figure it out. Well....I hope you get your head straight and your health follows. Your wife dealing with it ok?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 58 minutes ago, f7ben said: Well....I hope you get your head straight and your health follows. Your wife dealing with it ok?? Up and down days like the rest of the family. Just in a nervous waiting period until followup tests begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 100kms on sled. 700kms on car. Gonna try for another 100+ on sled tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselgeek Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 4 hours ago, racinfarmer said: We really haven't had that part, but mentally I struggle from day to day. I plan on going back to work after the new year, maybe as late as mid-January. Going a little stir crazy feeling like I'm ready to go and try to lift the vacuum cleaner and bam! Icing my incision for a day. I'm struggling to see much past March right now. I need to plan like I'll be here 5-10-20 years from now, but it is really hard for me at the moment. I struggle with the mental aspects at times, especially being that this is the 3rd year in a row I've had 12+ weeks off due to surgeries. Also lost my grandma and mom in the past 2 months, so I'm ready for better days ahead. It's very hard to feel productive/worthwhile sitting at home, yet it's part of the healing process. What is your career currently? Is it something you can/will return to when able? I mourn the "old" me at times, yet I've been struggling with health/chronic pain for 25+ years, so it's a big part of my life. It's very hard to plan for the future with major health issues, so I understand where you are coming from there. 4 hours ago, f7ben said: Quit clinging to life like it means anything. You're fucking wrecking it. Live until your dead and then dont. Nobody is gonna remember you ever existed 50 years from now. Suck it up and make plans and have fun and live life. All of us will be dead and gone in what seems like an instant. Ben, I'm not here to defend, but have you been through major surgery(s), uncertain health future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, Dieselgeek said: I struggle with the mental aspects at times, especially being that this is the 3rd year in a row I've had 12+ weeks off due to surgeries. Also lost my grandma and mom in the past 2 months, so I'm ready for better days ahead. It's very hard to feel productive/worthwhile sitting at home, yet it's part of the healing process. What is your career currently? Is it something you can/will return to when able? I mourn the "old" me at times, yet I've been struggling with health/chronic pain for 25+ years, so it's a big part of my life. It's very hard to plan for the future with major health issues, so I understand where you are coming from there. Ben, I'm not here to defend, but have you been through major surgery(s), uncertain health future? Not myself....but did with my wife. It gave me a new look on things which is always evolving. I'm no longer religious at all which helps my views concerning life and death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 18 minutes ago, Dieselgeek said: I struggle with the mental aspects at times, especially being that this is the 3rd year in a row I've had 12+ weeks off due to surgeries. Also lost my grandma and mom in the past 2 months, so I'm ready for better days ahead. It's very hard to feel productive/worthwhile sitting at home, yet it's part of the healing process. What is your career currently? Is it something you can/will return to when able? I mourn the "old" me at times, yet I've been struggling with health/chronic pain for 25+ years, so it's a big part of my life. It's very hard to plan for the future with major health issues, so I understand where you are coming from there. Ben, I'm not here to defend, but have you been through major surgery(s), uncertain health future? Very sorry to hear about your health and recent losses. I'm pretty much just a desk jockey and feel like I could have gone back to work after I was off the pain pills. Doc says no and HR says I can't come back without a doctor's note. I'm thankful that I have been fairly healthy most of my life and have what should be a good medical outlook, but I still struggle with pretty much seeing past the end of my nose right now. 10 minutes ago, f7ben said: Not myself....but did with my wife. It gave me a new look on things which is always evolving. I'm no longer religious at all which helps my views concerning life and death. I've been trying to read my Bible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted December 16, 2018 Gold Member Share Posted December 16, 2018 Of course my bags didnt make it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Crappie Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 On 12/14/2018 at 9:53 PM, racinfarmer said: Radical nephrectomy. Jesus, thats a tough one. Was there cancer? Hang in there bud, your way too young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Big Crappie said: Jesus, thats a tough one. Was there cancer? Hang in there bud, your way too young. Yeah. My doctor thinks it was all contained to what was removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Crappie Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Yeah. My doctor thinks it was all contained to what was removed. I sure hope he's right. Good luck. I spent a week in the hospital last year with 2 large blood clots in my left lung. Thought I was done when I left the hospital. Wrong, all kinds of things damaged from the clots. Lunge and heart issues now. I'm 57 and trying to figure out a way to retire. I'm done helping other people that don't appreciate the effort. Need to take care of myself and my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 8 hours ago, racinfarmer said: I've been trying to read my Bible. Well you'll find nothing but a twisted egotistical sadist of a god and a pile of your own hypocrisy there. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 8 hours ago, f7ben said: Not myself....but did with my wife. It gave me a new look on things which is always evolving. I'm no longer religious at all which helps my views concerning life and death. I've never had much concern for either. I don't struggle at all with mortality. My wife does and I feel sorry for her. I can see why people turn to religion to help them deal with the ultimate (and guaranteed) end. I don't blame them. I just don't care. Dead is dead. It's the suffering beforehand we should all try to avoid....some people choose weirdly. I mean...really weirdly. When their choices selfishly make others around them suffer, I hope for their earliest possible departure from this life. 8 hours ago, racinfarmer said: Yeah. My doctor thinks it was all contained to what was removed. Jesus...had to back read to see WTF this was all about. Hope you're ok...and gonna be ok. Ben, while brash, isn't all wrong. You just gotta roll with the punches and think positive. If that means getting religious, so be it. Many do. Whatever it takes to get your through it. Faith is what each of us wants it to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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