BAT Auction Thread
08-31-2022, 04:22 PM
#9181
Rennlist Member
Fellow players---> OT Message:
We all get wrapped up in our daily activities and busy with all sorts or business/family events/etc and life just keeps moving forward.
I received some bad news from my dearest closest friend (who lives in San Diego) about 9 months ago that he has Multiple Myeloma (Bone Cancer) and prognosis is not good. Treatment may help prolong life anywhere from 2-5 years.
My friend started treatment when he got the news, had gotten stronger and his numbers looked good but unfortunately his symptoms have gotten worse and it's really bumming me out.
We had plans to spend more time together once we got closer to fully retiring and me/wife were even thinking of buying a retirement home in San Diego soon.
We text/talk every week and he wanted me to wait to see him until he was able to walk on his own. He's like my brother and I wanted to respect his wishes so I held back and have been waiting until early October to head to San Diego or he would come to Seattle.
I received a call from his wife that he has other complications and is back in the ICU. He has to have surgery in about 4 weeks and good chance he won't survive the surgery or even make it long enough for the surgery.
I'm in the middle of making flight plans to head down there next week.
Lets all be thankful we are for the most part healthy and enjoy our families.
This is a reminder that we never know what the next day brings and we are lucky to have nice cars/lifestyle and especially our health.
Good health and happiness to everyone.
.
We all get wrapped up in our daily activities and busy with all sorts or business/family events/etc and life just keeps moving forward.
I received some bad news from my dearest closest friend (who lives in San Diego) about 9 months ago that he has Multiple Myeloma (Bone Cancer) and prognosis is not good. Treatment may help prolong life anywhere from 2-5 years.
My friend started treatment when he got the news, had gotten stronger and his numbers looked good but unfortunately his symptoms have gotten worse and it's really bumming me out.
We had plans to spend more time together once we got closer to fully retiring and me/wife were even thinking of buying a retirement home in San Diego soon.
We text/talk every week and he wanted me to wait to see him until he was able to walk on his own. He's like my brother and I wanted to respect his wishes so I held back and have been waiting until early October to head to San Diego or he would come to Seattle.
I received a call from his wife that he has other complications and is back in the ICU. He has to have surgery in about 4 weeks and good chance he won't survive the surgery or even make it long enough for the surgery.
I'm in the middle of making flight plans to head down there next week.
Lets all be thankful we are for the most part healthy and enjoy our families.
This is a reminder that we never know what the next day brings and we are lucky to have nice cars/lifestyle and especially our health.
Good health and happiness to everyone.
.
Last edited by groovzilla; 08-31-2022 at 04:25 PM.
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08-31-2022, 04:23 PM
#9182
Rennlist Member
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-cabriolet-18/
"FEQUENTLY FORGOTTEN RULES"
1--->$250 minimum bid spread
2--->Bids must be placed 48 hours before auction ends.
3--->After Auction end, winner of Auction must respond and choose the next Auction car within 48 hours.
4. ------>**If no response from Winner after 48 hours, Winner receives win but next closest guesser chooses the Auction car.
MAJOR REMINDER---> ALWAYS hit "Refresh" Before and AFTER you make your "guess" post to make sure you didn't drop anyone!
Guesses must be in by 10:37AM PDT / 1:37PM EDT on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022; (Auction ends at 10:37am PDT / 2:37PM EDT on Thursday, September 1st, 2022)
Guesses:
$35,500 - 3rdpedal
$36,000 - sburke91
$38,000 - linderpat
$39,000 - ManoTexas
$41,000 - bheit1
$41,500 - jimfuerst
$42,000 - 8KaboveMSL
$42,500 - Fracture
$43,000 - Wolfsburgde
$43,500 - ThunderRolls
$44,500 - Jbkusa
$45,000 - Big Swole
$46,000 - Kellen
$46,500 - groovzilla
$47,000 - GPappy
$47,500 - floatingfish
$48,000 - boisenelson
$48,500 - ThreeFiftySix
$49,000 - JVinPortland
Wins:
14 - Big Swole
12 - Bloose993TT
11 - street rod
10 - Vincent713
10 - groovzilla
9 - JVinPortland
9 - Wolfsburgde
8 - floatingfish
7 - linderpat
6 - bgoetz
6 - GPappy
5 - jimfuerst
5 - tinroof
4 - 3rdpedal
4 - PowderJunkie
4 - 8KaboveMSL
4 - southbay
4 - ThunderRolls
4 - Kellen
4 - Fracture
3 - hatchetf15
3 - VT Blue
3 - Samimi
3 - TheTorch
3 - bheit1
3 - Dr. Chill
2 - ManoTexas
2 - Jeebus31
2 - 3404 = 2
2 - ilovemaui
2 - roadie13
2 - arscottp
2 - 911-997
2 - sburke91
2 - Kindheitstraum
2 - jbkusa
2 - Nein Elf
1 - Bronz
1 - zygomatic
1 - driggity
1 - C4S Dayton
1 - Hindsight2010
1 - UnoMas
1 - Catharpin
1 - Alfnado
1 - bzcat
1 - Optionman1
1 - Jaws1
1 - Deven
1 - Mr Turco
1 - boisenelson
1 - ThreeFiftySix
"FEQUENTLY FORGOTTEN RULES"
1--->$250 minimum bid spread
2--->Bids must be placed 48 hours before auction ends.
3--->After Auction end, winner of Auction must respond and choose the next Auction car within 48 hours.
4. ------>**If no response from Winner after 48 hours, Winner receives win but next closest guesser chooses the Auction car.
MAJOR REMINDER---> ALWAYS hit "Refresh" Before and AFTER you make your "guess" post to make sure you didn't drop anyone!
Guesses must be in by 10:37AM PDT / 1:37PM EDT on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022; (Auction ends at 10:37am PDT / 2:37PM EDT on Thursday, September 1st, 2022)
Guesses:
$35,500 - 3rdpedal
$36,000 - sburke91
$38,000 - linderpat
$39,000 - ManoTexas
$41,000 - bheit1
$41,500 - jimfuerst
$42,000 - 8KaboveMSL
$42,500 - Fracture
$43,000 - Wolfsburgde
$43,500 - ThunderRolls
$44,500 - Jbkusa
$45,000 - Big Swole
$46,000 - Kellen
$46,500 - groovzilla
$47,000 - GPappy
$47,500 - floatingfish
$48,000 - boisenelson
$48,500 - ThreeFiftySix
$49,000 - JVinPortland
Wins:
14 - Big Swole
12 - Bloose993TT
11 - street rod
10 - Vincent713
10 - groovzilla
9 - JVinPortland
9 - Wolfsburgde
8 - floatingfish
7 - linderpat
6 - bgoetz
6 - GPappy
5 - jimfuerst
5 - tinroof
4 - 3rdpedal
4 - PowderJunkie
4 - 8KaboveMSL
4 - southbay
4 - ThunderRolls
4 - Kellen
4 - Fracture
3 - hatchetf15
3 - VT Blue
3 - Samimi
3 - TheTorch
3 - bheit1
3 - Dr. Chill
2 - ManoTexas
2 - Jeebus31
2 - 3404 = 2
2 - ilovemaui
2 - roadie13
2 - arscottp
2 - 911-997
2 - sburke91
2 - Kindheitstraum
2 - jbkusa
2 - Nein Elf
1 - Bronz
1 - zygomatic
1 - driggity
1 - C4S Dayton
1 - Hindsight2010
1 - UnoMas
1 - Catharpin
1 - Alfnado
1 - bzcat
1 - Optionman1
1 - Jaws1
1 - Deven
1 - Mr Turco
1 - boisenelson
1 - ThreeFiftySix
08-31-2022, 10:36 PM
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Fellow players---> OT Message:
We all get wrapped up in our daily activities and busy with all sorts or business/family events/etc and life just keeps moving forward.
I received some bad news from my dearest closest friend (who lives in San Diego) about 9 months ago that he has Multiple Myeloma (Bone Cancer) and prognosis is not good. Treatment may help prolong life anywhere from 2-5 years.
My friend started treatment when he got the news, had gotten stronger and his numbers looked good but unfortunately his symptoms have gotten worse and it's really bumming me out.
We had plans to spend more time together once we got closer to fully retiring and me/wife were even thinking of buying a retirement home in San Diego soon.
We text/talk every week and he wanted me to wait to see him until he was able to walk on his own. He's like my brother and I wanted to respect his wishes so I held back and have been waiting until early October to head to San Diego or he would come to Seattle.
I received a call from his wife that he has other complications and is back in the ICU. He has to have surgery in about 4 weeks and good chance he won't survive the surgery or even make it long enough for the surgery.
I'm in the middle of making flight plans to head down there next week.
Lets all be thankful we are for the most part healthy and enjoy our families.
This is a reminder that we never know what the next day brings and we are lucky to have nice cars/lifestyle and especially our health.
Good health and happiness to everyone.
.
We all get wrapped up in our daily activities and busy with all sorts or business/family events/etc and life just keeps moving forward.
I received some bad news from my dearest closest friend (who lives in San Diego) about 9 months ago that he has Multiple Myeloma (Bone Cancer) and prognosis is not good. Treatment may help prolong life anywhere from 2-5 years.
My friend started treatment when he got the news, had gotten stronger and his numbers looked good but unfortunately his symptoms have gotten worse and it's really bumming me out.
We had plans to spend more time together once we got closer to fully retiring and me/wife were even thinking of buying a retirement home in San Diego soon.
We text/talk every week and he wanted me to wait to see him until he was able to walk on his own. He's like my brother and I wanted to respect his wishes so I held back and have been waiting until early October to head to San Diego or he would come to Seattle.
I received a call from his wife that he has other complications and is back in the ICU. He has to have surgery in about 4 weeks and good chance he won't survive the surgery or even make it long enough for the surgery.
I'm in the middle of making flight plans to head down there next week.
Lets all be thankful we are for the most part healthy and enjoy our families.
This is a reminder that we never know what the next day brings and we are lucky to have nice cars/lifestyle and especially our health.
Good health and happiness to everyone.
.
Good post Groov!!
Prayers for you, your friend, and his family my brother!!
.
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8KaboveMSL (08-31-2022)
09-01-2022, 02:20 PM
#9184
Rennlist Member
$45,000 w/2 minutes remaining
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-cabriolet-18/
"FEQUENTLY FORGOTTEN RULES"
1--->$250 minimum bid spread
2--->Bids must be placed 48 hours before auction ends.
3--->After Auction end, winner of Auction must respond and choose the next Auction car within 48 hours.
4. ------>**If no response from Winner after 48 hours, Winner receives win but next closest guesser chooses the Auction car.
MAJOR REMINDER---> ALWAYS hit "Refresh" Before and AFTER you make your "guess" post to make sure you didn't drop anyone!
Guesses must be in by 10:37AM PDT / 1:37PM EDT on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022; (Auction ends at 10:37am PDT / 2:37PM EDT on Thursday, September 1st, 2022)
Guesses:
$35,500 - 3rdpedal
$36,000 - sburke91
$38,000 - linderpat
$39,000 - ManoTexas
$41,000 - bheit1
$41,500 - jimfuerst
$42,000 - 8KaboveMSL
$42,500 - Fracture
$43,000 - Wolfsburgde
$43,500 - ThunderRolls
$44,500 - Jbkusa
$45,000 - Big Swole
$46,000 - Kellen
$46,500 - groovzilla
$47,000 - GPappy
$47,500 - floatingfish
$48,000 - boisenelson
$48,500 - ThreeFiftySix
$49,000 - JVinPortland
Wins:
14 - Big Swole
12 - Bloose993TT
11 - street rod
10 - Vincent713
10 - groovzilla
9 - JVinPortland
9 - Wolfsburgde
8 - floatingfish
7 - linderpat
6 - bgoetz
6 - GPappy
5 - jimfuerst
5 - tinroof
4 - 3rdpedal
4 - PowderJunkie
4 - 8KaboveMSL
4 - southbay
4 - ThunderRolls
4 - Kellen
4 - Fracture
3 - hatchetf15
3 - VT Blue
3 - Samimi
3 - TheTorch
3 - bheit1
3 - Dr. Chill
2 - ManoTexas
2 - Jeebus31
2 - 3404 = 2
2 - ilovemaui
2 - roadie13
2 - arscottp
2 - 911-997
2 - sburke91
2 - Kindheitstraum
2 - jbkusa
2 - Nein Elf
1 - Bronz
1 - zygomatic
1 - driggity
1 - C4S Dayton
1 - Hindsight2010
1 - UnoMas
1 - Catharpin
1 - Alfnado
1 - bzcat
1 - Optionman1
1 - Jaws1
1 - Deven
1 - Mr Turco
1 - boisenelson
1 - ThreeFiftySix
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-cabriolet-18/
"FEQUENTLY FORGOTTEN RULES"
1--->$250 minimum bid spread
2--->Bids must be placed 48 hours before auction ends.
3--->After Auction end, winner of Auction must respond and choose the next Auction car within 48 hours.
4. ------>**If no response from Winner after 48 hours, Winner receives win but next closest guesser chooses the Auction car.
MAJOR REMINDER---> ALWAYS hit "Refresh" Before and AFTER you make your "guess" post to make sure you didn't drop anyone!
Guesses must be in by 10:37AM PDT / 1:37PM EDT on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022; (Auction ends at 10:37am PDT / 2:37PM EDT on Thursday, September 1st, 2022)
Guesses:
$35,500 - 3rdpedal
$36,000 - sburke91
$38,000 - linderpat
$39,000 - ManoTexas
$41,000 - bheit1
$41,500 - jimfuerst
$42,000 - 8KaboveMSL
$42,500 - Fracture
$43,000 - Wolfsburgde
$43,500 - ThunderRolls
$44,500 - Jbkusa
$45,000 - Big Swole
$46,000 - Kellen
$46,500 - groovzilla
$47,000 - GPappy
$47,500 - floatingfish
$48,000 - boisenelson
$48,500 - ThreeFiftySix
$49,000 - JVinPortland
Wins:
14 - Big Swole
12 - Bloose993TT
11 - street rod
10 - Vincent713
10 - groovzilla
9 - JVinPortland
9 - Wolfsburgde
8 - floatingfish
7 - linderpat
6 - bgoetz
6 - GPappy
5 - jimfuerst
5 - tinroof
4 - 3rdpedal
4 - PowderJunkie
4 - 8KaboveMSL
4 - southbay
4 - ThunderRolls
4 - Kellen
4 - Fracture
3 - hatchetf15
3 - VT Blue
3 - Samimi
3 - TheTorch
3 - bheit1
3 - Dr. Chill
2 - ManoTexas
2 - Jeebus31
2 - 3404 = 2
2 - ilovemaui
2 - roadie13
2 - arscottp
2 - 911-997
2 - sburke91
2 - Kindheitstraum
2 - jbkusa
2 - Nein Elf
1 - Bronz
1 - zygomatic
1 - driggity
1 - C4S Dayton
1 - Hindsight2010
1 - UnoMas
1 - Catharpin
1 - Alfnado
1 - bzcat
1 - Optionman1
1 - Jaws1
1 - Deven
1 - Mr Turco
1 - boisenelson
1 - ThreeFiftySix
Last edited by groovzilla; 09-01-2022 at 02:39 PM.
09-01-2022, 02:41 PM
#9185
Rennlist Member
Congratulations Big Swole!! ---> Win# 15 ---> Hail To Our Leader 
"FREQUENTLY FORGOTTEN RULES"
1--->$250 minimum bid spread
2--->Bids must be placed 48 hours before auction ends.
3--->After Auction end, winner of Auction must respond and choose the next Auction car within 48 hours.
4. ------>**If no response from Winner after 48 hours, Winner receives win but next closest guesser chooses the Auction car.
MAJOR REMINDER---> ALWAYS hit "Refresh" Before and AFTER you make your "guess" post to make sure you didn't drop anyone!
Guesses must be in by ________ PDT / _______ EDT on ________, September ____, 2022; (Auction ends at _______ PDT / _______ EDT on ________, September ___, 2022)
Guesses:
Wins:
15 - Big Swole
12 - Bloose993TT
11 - street rod
10 - Vincent713
10 - groovzilla
9 - JVinPortland
9 - Wolfsburgde
8 - floatingfish
7 - linderpat
6 - bgoetz
6 - GPappy
5 - jimfuerst
5 - tinroof
4 - 3rdpedal
4 - PowderJunkie
4 - 8KaboveMSL
4 - southbay
4 - ThunderRolls
4 - Kellen
4 - Fracture
3 - hatchetf15
3 - VT Blue
3 - Samimi
3 - TheTorch
3 - bheit1
3 - Dr. Chill
2 - ManoTexas
2 - Jeebus31
2 - 3404 = 2
2 - ilovemaui
2 - roadie13
2 - arscottp
2 - 911-997
2 - sburke91
2 - Kindheitstraum
2 - jbkusa
2 - Nein Elf
1 - Bronz
1 - zygomatic
1 - driggity
1 - C4S Dayton
1 - Hindsight2010
1 - UnoMas
1 - Catharpin
1 - Alfnado
1 - bzcat
1 - Optionman1
1 - Jaws1
1 - Deven
1 - Mr Turco
1 - boisenelson
1 - ThreeFiftySix
"FREQUENTLY FORGOTTEN RULES"
1--->$250 minimum bid spread
2--->Bids must be placed 48 hours before auction ends.
3--->After Auction end, winner of Auction must respond and choose the next Auction car within 48 hours.
4. ------>**If no response from Winner after 48 hours, Winner receives win but next closest guesser chooses the Auction car.
MAJOR REMINDER---> ALWAYS hit "Refresh" Before and AFTER you make your "guess" post to make sure you didn't drop anyone!
Guesses must be in by ________ PDT / _______ EDT on ________, September ____, 2022; (Auction ends at _______ PDT / _______ EDT on ________, September ___, 2022)
Guesses:
Wins:
15 - Big Swole
12 - Bloose993TT
11 - street rod
10 - Vincent713
10 - groovzilla
9 - JVinPortland
9 - Wolfsburgde
8 - floatingfish
7 - linderpat
6 - bgoetz
6 - GPappy
5 - jimfuerst
5 - tinroof
4 - 3rdpedal
4 - PowderJunkie
4 - 8KaboveMSL
4 - southbay
4 - ThunderRolls
4 - Kellen
4 - Fracture
3 - hatchetf15
3 - VT Blue
3 - Samimi
3 - TheTorch
3 - bheit1
3 - Dr. Chill
2 - ManoTexas
2 - Jeebus31
2 - 3404 = 2
2 - ilovemaui
2 - roadie13
2 - arscottp
2 - 911-997
2 - sburke91
2 - Kindheitstraum
2 - jbkusa
2 - Nein Elf
1 - Bronz
1 - zygomatic
1 - driggity
1 - C4S Dayton
1 - Hindsight2010
1 - UnoMas
1 - Catharpin
1 - Alfnado
1 - bzcat
1 - Optionman1
1 - Jaws1
1 - Deven
1 - Mr Turco
1 - boisenelson
1 - ThreeFiftySix
Last edited by groovzilla; 09-01-2022 at 02:43 PM.
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Big Swole (09-02-2022)
09-01-2022, 02:56 PM
#9187
Rennlist Member
Big Swole is out for a joyride in his P-Car - He'll respond later.
"FREQUENTLY FORGOTTEN RULES"
1--->$250 minimum bid spread
2--->Bids must be placed 48 hours before auction ends.
3--->After Auction end, winner of Auction must respond and choose the next Auction car within 48 hours.
4. ------>**If no response from Winner after 48 hours, Winner receives win but next closest guesser chooses the Auction car.
MAJOR REMINDER---> ALWAYS hit "Refresh" Before and AFTER you make your "guess" post to make sure you didn't drop anyone!
Guesses must be in by ________ PDT / _______ EDT on ________, September ____, 2022; (Auction ends at _______ PDT / _______ EDT on ________, September ___, 2022)
Guesses:
Wins:
15 - Big Swole
12 - Bloose993TT
11 - street rod
10 - Vincent713
10 - groovzilla
9 - JVinPortland
9 - Wolfsburgde
8 - floatingfish
7 - linderpat
6 - bgoetz
6 - GPappy
5 - jimfuerst
5 - tinroof
4 - 3rdpedal
4 - PowderJunkie
4 - 8KaboveMSL
4 - southbay
4 - ThunderRolls
4 - Kellen
4 - Fracture
3 - hatchetf15
3 - VT Blue
3 - Samimi
3 - TheTorch
3 - bheit1
3 - Dr. Chill
2 - ManoTexas
2 - Jeebus31
2 - 3404 = 2
2 - ilovemaui
2 - roadie13
2 - arscottp
2 - 911-997
2 - sburke91
2 - Kindheitstraum
2 - jbkusa
2 - Nein Elf
1 - Bronz
1 - zygomatic
1 - driggity
1 - C4S Dayton
1 - Hindsight2010
1 - UnoMas
1 - Catharpin
1 - Alfnado
1 - bzcat
1 - Optionman1
1 - Jaws1
1 - Deven
1 - Mr Turco
1 - boisenelson
1 - ThreeFiftySix
"FREQUENTLY FORGOTTEN RULES"
1--->$250 minimum bid spread
2--->Bids must be placed 48 hours before auction ends.
3--->After Auction end, winner of Auction must respond and choose the next Auction car within 48 hours.
4. ------>**If no response from Winner after 48 hours, Winner receives win but next closest guesser chooses the Auction car.
MAJOR REMINDER---> ALWAYS hit "Refresh" Before and AFTER you make your "guess" post to make sure you didn't drop anyone!
Guesses must be in by ________ PDT / _______ EDT on ________, September ____, 2022; (Auction ends at _______ PDT / _______ EDT on ________, September ___, 2022)
Guesses:
Wins:
15 - Big Swole
12 - Bloose993TT
11 - street rod
10 - Vincent713
10 - groovzilla
9 - JVinPortland
9 - Wolfsburgde
8 - floatingfish
7 - linderpat
6 - bgoetz
6 - GPappy
5 - jimfuerst
5 - tinroof
4 - 3rdpedal
4 - PowderJunkie
4 - 8KaboveMSL
4 - southbay
4 - ThunderRolls
4 - Kellen
4 - Fracture
3 - hatchetf15
3 - VT Blue
3 - Samimi
3 - TheTorch
3 - bheit1
3 - Dr. Chill
2 - ManoTexas
2 - Jeebus31
2 - 3404 = 2
2 - ilovemaui
2 - roadie13
2 - arscottp
2 - 911-997
2 - sburke91
2 - Kindheitstraum
2 - jbkusa
2 - Nein Elf
1 - Bronz
1 - zygomatic
1 - driggity
1 - C4S Dayton
1 - Hindsight2010
1 - UnoMas
1 - Catharpin
1 - Alfnado
1 - bzcat
1 - Optionman1
1 - Jaws1
1 - Deven
1 - Mr Turco
1 - boisenelson
1 - ThreeFiftySix
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Big Swole (09-02-2022)
09-01-2022, 03:01 PM
#9188
Rennlist Member
Congrats Big Swole! The gap at the top widens.
I'm amazed that a FL cab with that mileage, light options, and not a lot of history went that high. Obviously the market is not softening that much yet.
I'm amazed that a FL cab with that mileage, light options, and not a lot of history went that high. Obviously the market is not softening that much yet.
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09-01-2022, 03:09 PM
#9189
Rennlist Member
Yeah Biggie! On the nose, way to get off the schneide! Now let’s get another one up so the rest of us can try again!
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Big Swole (09-02-2022)
09-01-2022, 03:10 PM
#9190
Rennlist Member
I actually think the no reserve had an impact there. Smart move by the seller. It probably attracted more attention than if he’d set a reserve.
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Big Swole (09-02-2022)
09-01-2022, 07:02 PM
#9194
Big Swole- From the guy at the BOTTOM of the Wins list to the guy at the TOP of the Wins list, Congrats on #15!!
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Big Swole (09-02-2022)
09-01-2022, 08:59 PM
#9195
Rennlist Member
[QUOTE=groovzilla;18335827]Fellow players---> OT Message:
We all get wrapped up in our daily activities and busy with all sorts or business/family events/etc and life just keeps moving forward.
I received some bad news from my dearest closest friend (who lives in San Diego) about 9 months ago that he has Multiple Myeloma (Bone Cancer) and prognosis is not good. Treatment may help prolong life anywhere from 2-5 years.
My friend started treatment when he got the news, had gotten stronger and his numbers looked good but unfortunately his symptoms have gotten worse and it's really bumming me out.
We had plans to spend more time together once we got closer to fully retiring and me/wife were even thinking of buying a retirement home in San Diego soon.
We text/talk every week and he wanted me to wait to see him until he was able to walk on his own. He's like my brother and I wanted to respect his wishes so I held back and have been waiting until early October to head to San Diego or he would come to Seattle.
I received a call from his wife that he has other complications and is back in the ICU. He has to have surgery in about 4 weeks and good chance he won't survive the surgery or even make it long enough for the surgery.
I'm in the middle of making flight plans to head down there next week.
Lets all be thankful we are for the most part healthy and enjoy our families.
This is a reminder that we never know what the next day brings and we are lucky to have nice cars/lifestyle and especially our health.
Good health and happiness to everyone.
Yes indeed. Some may have awesome Porsche collections and boatloads of money, but what good are they when you don't have your health. I visited a friend today who has a small car collection who I've known since college. He's had a number of strokes, is relegated to a wheel chair, but his mind is still reasonably sharp. I brought him and his wife lunch today and we had a great discussion on cars, history and of coarse health. It's tough getting to an age when you start losing friends. Ignore the fake news, stay healthy, and don't take your friends for granted.
And congrats Big Swole!
We all get wrapped up in our daily activities and busy with all sorts or business/family events/etc and life just keeps moving forward.
I received some bad news from my dearest closest friend (who lives in San Diego) about 9 months ago that he has Multiple Myeloma (Bone Cancer) and prognosis is not good. Treatment may help prolong life anywhere from 2-5 years.
My friend started treatment when he got the news, had gotten stronger and his numbers looked good but unfortunately his symptoms have gotten worse and it's really bumming me out.
We had plans to spend more time together once we got closer to fully retiring and me/wife were even thinking of buying a retirement home in San Diego soon.
We text/talk every week and he wanted me to wait to see him until he was able to walk on his own. He's like my brother and I wanted to respect his wishes so I held back and have been waiting until early October to head to San Diego or he would come to Seattle.
I received a call from his wife that he has other complications and is back in the ICU. He has to have surgery in about 4 weeks and good chance he won't survive the surgery or even make it long enough for the surgery.
I'm in the middle of making flight plans to head down there next week.
Lets all be thankful we are for the most part healthy and enjoy our families.
This is a reminder that we never know what the next day brings and we are lucky to have nice cars/lifestyle and especially our health.
Good health and happiness to everyone.
Yes indeed. Some may have awesome Porsche collections and boatloads of money, but what good are they when you don't have your health. I visited a friend today who has a small car collection who I've known since college. He's had a number of strokes, is relegated to a wheel chair, but his mind is still reasonably sharp. I brought him and his wife lunch today and we had a great discussion on cars, history and of coarse health. It's tough getting to an age when you start losing friends. Ignore the fake news, stay healthy, and don't take your friends for granted.
And congrats Big Swole!
Last edited by bheit1; 09-01-2022 at 09:02 PM.
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