#4511242 - 03/17/20 04:46 PM
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Y'all,
I have been remiss in posting here, but was hoping for good news before doing so. This morning I did get a text message from Roger, so he is still among us.
Although the news is not all great, he is in good spirits and we had a long conversation afterwards.
He did want to say Hello and thanks to all for your support.
I will share all about it in a few minutes as soon as I take care of a couple of things and will then edit this post.
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First Roger apologized for taking so long to respond. Then stated that he has liver cancer and that his hopes of a long life as his grandma will probably not materialize. (His words. She lived into her nineties.)
He has waited since before Christmas for an appointment at Duke with a top tier transplant doctor. Due to the pandemic lockdown the appointment ( it was for tomorrow) has been canceled as his facility is affected.
As here and almost everywhere today, no one is allowed in or out of his facility unless they are on official business.
The drugs are unaffordable and/or unavailable.
His words: "...So smile along with me as I face death as I smile back. I am in very good spirits."
Before you and I get down, he did seem in good spirits and we talked about family and past events.
He did stress a couple of times his appreciation and thanks for the good thoughts and sentiments from you good folks here at the forum.
Roger stated he has no idea how long he has, but seems to have met his demons now.
He asked me to pass on his news, and will be sharing his phone number in private messages as he requested.
He can receive calls and has not been able to get on the forum or read too well as he does think he needs new glasses. I had previously asked if he could get a laptop in and about its security.
Last edited by Fittop; 03/17/20 05:43 PM. Reason: Update
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#4511268 - 03/17/20 07:16 PM
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Thanks Fittop, Greatly saddened by that news and thank you for conveying it.. As you would have already discovered if you read the earliest posts on this thread, Rog and I have contributed continuously over the years. I have just noticed my private messenger flashing so I'll take a look now.
'Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant.'
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#4511280 - 03/17/20 08:15 PM
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Thank you for the update Fittop.
Although I felt something was amiss, I'm very saddened by the latest development.
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#4511286 - 03/17/20 08:19 PM
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Gentlemenses,
Well, this is a sad time and that is sad news. I hope he pulls through despite the odds.
Reminds us all of how short and fragile the gift of life is. I was disheartened by some of my issues, but now I am reconsidering that I am actually doing pretty well in very bad times.
May God bless us all.
Good people sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
Someday your life will flash in front of your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching.
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#4511547 - 03/18/20 07:11 PM
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Gents (and everyone who might pop in here) ,
I've just been on the blower with Roger, we had a long conversation and he sends all his best wishes to you all. I fear I might have tired him out a bit but it was a joy to actually speak with our friend and I got the impression that he was very happy to receive my call.. He expresses his hopes that he might be able to perhaps join us again at some time but he is without a laptop at the moment and the place where he is is in lock down due to that pesky virus which disrupts all our daily routines at the moment. .
Just to confirm my hunch; the number to call must contain only a singe "1".
Thank you again Fittop for your information and for keeping in touch and checking in with Roger.
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#4511655 - 03/19/20 09:22 AM
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Chaps, Hi Jens, Did you get my PM? My mobile cuts out. May have to use a landline. Really good to know he is receiving attention from our HWH thread.
'Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant.'
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#4511904 - 03/20/20 06:53 PM
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Chaps, We are beginning to get used to the Stalag isolationism around here. Brings back memories of The Wooden Horse, Colditz and The Great Escape etc.
'Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant.'
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