One of our RL 993 brethren is ill
08-18-2011, 03:01 PM
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Bill - Thanks for posting.
Chuck is a super nice guy. I remember the first time we met at Palooza in 07'. I was taking these pictures of his car and wondering what suspension and other mods he had done, when he walked up with a big smile and introduced himself. As we talked he offered me a ride in his car for suspension comparison. He took me around corners over hills, and even over a few speed bumps in a local parking lot. Thanks to Chuck I got to ride in an M033, M030, and a PSS9. Before 08' I had new suspension. Now every year at Palooza Chuck is one of the first I'm looking up.
Get well Chuck. We're praying for you buddy!!!
Chuck is a super nice guy. I remember the first time we met at Palooza in 07'. I was taking these pictures of his car and wondering what suspension and other mods he had done, when he walked up with a big smile and introduced himself. As we talked he offered me a ride in his car for suspension comparison. He took me around corners over hills, and even over a few speed bumps in a local parking lot. Thanks to Chuck I got to ride in an M033, M030, and a PSS9. Before 08' I had new suspension. Now every year at Palooza Chuck is one of the first I'm looking up.
Get well Chuck. We're praying for you buddy!!!
08-18-2011, 07:04 PM
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I just returned from the hospital. As I mentioned earlier, visiting hours are very limited, and therefore precious for the family. We were not able to see Chuck this afternoon. However, we were able to sit and visit with Katey for a while after visiting hours were over. She says Chuck is pretty doped up, but is lucid and able to do most things for himself. She also said he is already sick of what passes for food at the hospital.
They were hoping to move Chuck out of the ICU to a "step-up" room this afternoon or evening, and possibly get him home over the weekend or early next week.
All things considered, Chuck is doing very well, and still has the positive attitude that has served him so well during his previous struggles with liver problems. He's more concerned about his family than he is about himself, which is typical Chuck.
If you wish to send Chuck a note or card, Katey suggested that you send them to the house, rather than the hospital. Here's the address:
8658 Dogwood Oaks Cove, Germantown, TN 38139.
I will continue to update the thread as I learn more.
They were hoping to move Chuck out of the ICU to a "step-up" room this afternoon or evening, and possibly get him home over the weekend or early next week.
All things considered, Chuck is doing very well, and still has the positive attitude that has served him so well during his previous struggles with liver problems. He's more concerned about his family than he is about himself, which is typical Chuck.
If you wish to send Chuck a note or card, Katey suggested that you send them to the house, rather than the hospital. Here's the address:
8658 Dogwood Oaks Cove, Germantown, TN 38139.
I will continue to update the thread as I learn more.
08-18-2011, 07:49 PM
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I sold Chuck a set of A8s and, through the transaction, we became Rennlist pals. When I was driving from Santa Fe to Sanibel in Nov. 09, we met up in Eureka Springs for Palooza and became friends. Katey and Chuck were gracious hosts to me at their Memphis-area home and showed me around the city. Chuck took me to the Interstate BBQ, Katey chose a place that had the best fried chicken EVER. Chuck and I spent an afternoon at the Roc-n-Soul Museum and he regaled me with stories of Old Memphis.
Gracious.
Authentic.
Passionate.
Hilarious.
Humble.
Accomplished.
Soulful.
Beloved.
Chuck and Katey, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gracious.
Authentic.
Passionate.
Hilarious.
Humble.
Accomplished.
Soulful.
Beloved.
Chuck and Katey, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
08-19-2011, 12:36 AM
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A true testimony to Chucks character is the number of people he has touched in the Porsche community. I don't know him but have him in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
08-19-2011, 11:10 AM
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Katie's update from last night:
I'm not the least surprised. 
Hello Everyone;
Chuck is recovering from Monday's surgery as well as can be expected. He did suffer a seizure yesterday morning which, although very scary to witness, is fairly common after this type of surgery. The docs ran a CAT scan to make sure it wasn't due to any bleeding and found no problems there. He was pretty much wiped out the rest of the day so the plan to get him walking and moved out of ICU were delayed. He was moved out of ICU into the Neuro-CCU late this afternoon. We'll see how he's doing tmrw and hopefully they'll get him up and walking a little bit. No word on when he'll be coming home but just don't see it happening before the end of the weekend at the earliest. Tomorrow we meet with the oncology team to figure out the next step; chemo and radiation.
As far as we can tell, there seems to be no impairment- small motor skills and speech are very good and he certainly hasn't lost his sense of humor. He's been having some hiccups due to the meds. Last night he sat up, looked at all of us and said "watch this" then proceeded to hold his breath to stop the hiccups only to crack up when the alarms started ringing, which of course, brought the nurses running.
Thank you so much for all the kind thoughts and support. We've been printing them out to read to him - he really appreciates it. Keep em coming.
That's all for now - must sleep.
Katie
Chuck is recovering from Monday's surgery as well as can be expected. He did suffer a seizure yesterday morning which, although very scary to witness, is fairly common after this type of surgery. The docs ran a CAT scan to make sure it wasn't due to any bleeding and found no problems there. He was pretty much wiped out the rest of the day so the plan to get him walking and moved out of ICU were delayed. He was moved out of ICU into the Neuro-CCU late this afternoon. We'll see how he's doing tmrw and hopefully they'll get him up and walking a little bit. No word on when he'll be coming home but just don't see it happening before the end of the weekend at the earliest. Tomorrow we meet with the oncology team to figure out the next step; chemo and radiation.
As far as we can tell, there seems to be no impairment- small motor skills and speech are very good and he certainly hasn't lost his sense of humor. He's been having some hiccups due to the meds. Last night he sat up, looked at all of us and said "watch this" then proceeded to hold his breath to stop the hiccups only to crack up when the alarms started ringing, which of course, brought the nurses running.
Thank you so much for all the kind thoughts and support. We've been printing them out to read to him - he really appreciates it. Keep em coming.
That's all for now - must sleep.
Katie