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jhb8426
09/23/2017 12:47AM
 
Hope you have a speedy recovery. Get well soon, winter's coming on...
 
Pinetree
09/23/2017 06:40AM
 
Great news and start healing Ben.
 
walllee
09/23/2017 10:22AM
 
Get well Ben!!! Your going to be paddling before you know it!!
 
KarlBAndersen1
09/23/2017 05:05PM
 
I wish you well brother.
 
TomT
09/23/2017 10:20PM
 
Get well Ben! Lots of paddling to do.
 
Wally13
09/23/2017 10:38PM
 

Get Well Soon. Hoping for a speedy recovering.
 
andym
09/22/2017 11:13AM
 
Heal well. Even if you are just lying around, you're body is working hard. So take the way you feel as evidence of a hard workout. One that will make you better.
 
Mocha
09/22/2017 12:16PM
 
so glad to hear this news, Ben! thanks, KevinL, for keeping us posted.
Now, Ben... you MUST listen to your doctors and any PT you have!! you've got to take cared of this body of yours cuz you still need if for Living stuff!
 
ozarkpaddler
09/22/2017 08:18PM
 
quote ducks: "Glad to hear it. Lots of prayers!"


Hope you heal quickly and well!
 
OneMatch
09/22/2017 08:23PM
 
Great news! You'll be jumping out of bed soon, Ben!
 
rtallent
09/22/2017 08:23PM
 
What OzPaddler says.... (IA paddler just don't sound as good:}

 
BasecampMom
09/22/2017 08:58PM
 
Praise the Lord!
 
Frenchy19
09/22/2017 10:01PM
 
Hey, you! Thoughts have been with you from all here. Even though none have met you and many were worried that you wanted to eat me, every one of my girls has sent kind thoughts your way. You are always in our thoughts and prayers, Ben!
 
bhouse46
09/22/2017 11:06PM
 
Good news, keep up the recovery and good attitude.
 
scat
09/25/2017 02:26PM
 
Best of luck big guy. Nine hours of knife work. Ouch babe. You must be pretty doped up. Just think, there is a sizable amount of the population who would pay big money to catch a buzz on the drugs you are on now. I hope you have cute nurses. That's big. I still have a crush on Shirah, a Filipino girl who was the sweetest person I ever met. Something about her. So caring and kind. Something sexy about when someone doesn't let you die, and keeps you smiling along the way. Shirah was one of many, another favorite of mine is Margaret, a polok chick who I knew I liked and trusted the first time she spoke to me and I looked her in the eye.
My fav you tube video to listen to late at night when in the hospital was a Gordon Lightfoot concert from '78 I think. Haven't listened to it since. Very mellow. And the Ramones of course. That's a recipe for success. Peace, love, and rock n roll. Get better! Whatever it takes. That's all that counts.
Cheers, your pal, Billy
 
nctry
09/22/2017 10:40AM
 
Hey guys, thank you. My butt is kicked right now, but this soon will pass. Don't take even jumping out of bed and walking for granted. Oh boy, that was hard.
 
Zulu
09/22/2017 10:57AM
 
That is great news! Heal up well Ben! I'm using a urinal so I don't have to jump out of bed. It's 19 degrees this morning in Yosemite and too cold to get out of the tent!

 
PuffinGin
09/22/2017 01:38PM
 
quote Mocha: "so glad to hear this news, Ben! thanks, KevinL, for keeping us posted.
Now, Ben... you MUST listen to your doctors and any PT you have!! you've got to take cared of this body of yours cuz you still need if for Living stuff!"



Yeah, what Mocha said. Glad to hear the surgery is over. Nine hours is long time so now rest and try to relax for as long as you can. Sending good healing thoughts your way, Ben.
 
Spartan2
09/22/2017 01:46PM
 
Many thoughts and prayers, Ben. We hope that this will be the beginning of better days ahead for you. The Spartans.
 
missmolly
09/22/2017 01:46PM
 
Oh, Ben, your life has been a gantlet for the last few years, but things can get better. Be a good patient and do all the things the docs tell you to do.
 
Twins87
09/22/2017 02:40PM
 
So glad to hear the news... thanks Kevin for the update and Ben for checking in as well. Been thinking of you yesterday and today.


Rest up... heal up... you've got so much living left to do!!!!!
 
bapabear
09/22/2017 02:57PM
 
Good news. May you heal well and quickly. Suppose the video had been nine hours???
 
Basspro69
09/22/2017 03:39PM
 
Prayers sent your way for a quick recovery Ben, God Bless you !
 
nctry
09/22/2017 03:42PM
 
quote bapabear: "Good news. May you heal well and quickly. Suppose the video had been nine hours???"




Right before going in I showed him what was done before. He wasn't sure he could do the surgery. Lots of scar tissue to fight through. Reason number 1 to have a quality surgeon do your work. Yeah, I barely made it through the 5 min video. Haha. Thanks all for your thoughts and prayers.
 
WhiteWolf
09/22/2017 04:34PM
 
Good News!!! Hang in there Ben.
 
ducks
09/22/2017 07:14PM
 
Glad to hear it. Lots of prayers!
 
nctry
10/15/2017 12:40AM
 
quote VoyageurNorth: "They did just stop in, thank you for referring VNO! Dillon (the son) is a fine, fun young man. They are going to Mudro for a day trip tomorrow, planning on doing some fishing. John marked their map for them and they will come into tomorrow morning for some fishing ideas/technique ideas."




How did it go Lynn? I hope this rain quits early today and they have a wonderful time. Dillon's mom is a Bob Dillon fan. I didn't have the courage to ask if the older son s name was Bob.
 
FOG51
10/12/2017 06:42AM
 
I got back from my 21 day solo to the Kopa Provential Park in Ontario last week and in the process of catching up with what's been going on since I left and read about Ben and his surgery. Man I hope he is doing OK. Any further info would be great. Ben's such a nice guy and such a resource to our board. Take care Ben, heal quick, stay strong, you've got a whole bunch of folks out here who care about you. FRED
 
VoyageurNorth
10/12/2017 02:14PM
 
Hoping to see you next season with a big grin on your face that says you did what you said you'd do, take all the instructions, follow them to a "T" and feel good enough to go out again. Now remember, your first paddle should maybe be a test trip, don't try to do too much, too soon.
 
nctry
10/12/2017 03:28PM
 
Thanks everyone. I've been having a rough go. But having people like Hawbaker, Kevin L, Housty9 and Lisa checking in on me keeps me going. Mocha too keeps tabs and reminding me to behave. Lynn, if Chris and his son stop in tonight, treat him good. Very nice guy and wow what a nice young man he has with him. Long before spring I hope to be flashing a big smile. Kind words from Fred and everyone. Sure will be good to get back on the giving end. I'm very humbled by everyone. I love you all. And thank you so much. This really is kicking me.
 
Basspro69
10/12/2017 03:49PM
 
Get better soon Ben we are all thinking of you !
 
VoyageurNorth
10/12/2017 04:19PM
 
They did just stop in, thank you for referring VNO! Dillon (the son) is a fine, fun young man. They are going to Mudro for a day trip tomorrow, planning on doing some fishing. John marked their map for them and they will come into tomorrow morning for some fishing ideas/technique ideas.
 
Jeriatric
10/08/2017 12:46AM
 
The only times I've been in a hospital is to visit people or to wait for my wife while she underwent minor surgery. I can only imagine what you went thru. Hope you heal thoroughly.
 
MrBreeze
10/08/2017 09:25AM
 
Hey Ben, positive thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Enjoy the winter recovery and plan for summer adventures.
 
ducks
10/07/2017 09:34AM
 
Ride Easy Ben!! Glad you are headed home.
 
Spartan2
10/07/2017 09:51AM
 
I haven't been posting, but I think you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. You have my email address, and if you want to communicate, please feel free. You are definitely on our minds. Just the other day Spartan1 said, "If we lived closer, I would like to go and help organize a "bee" to finish up Ben's house."


We think of you a lot and wish you healing and health.
 
nctry
10/08/2017 04:08AM
 
quote Spartan2: "I haven't been posting, but I think you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. You have my email address, and if you want to communicate, please feel free. You are definitely on our minds. Just the other day Spartan1 said, "If we lived closer, I would like to go and help organize a "bee" to finish up Ben's house."



We think of you a lot and wish you healing and health. "






Thank you Lynda, you and Neil are great examples of the big hearts in this "community". I am blown away by all this support. This was very life changing, humiliating, humbling and quite the challenge. Just like in our communities we live in, we don't really get to know the people around us unless we make an effort to get out there and meet them. That is why our little web site thrives like it does. People can put all else aside and see each other for who they are. So many big hearts in this crowd. There are great people all around us everywhere, but this is a special bunch. Just goes to show the good effects of paddling, right?
 
ducks
10/06/2017 06:22AM
 
Praying for you Ben.
 
KarlBAndersen1
10/06/2017 07:27AM
 
quote boonie: "quote KevinL: "I received an email from Ben's sister Jill this morning that Ben is back in the hospital, and asking all of us to keep Ben in our prayers. Thinking of you buddy. "
Ben is in my prayers. Any more info on what's going on?"

Agreed. I would call him but don't want to bother him. Any updates would be appreciated. Really.
 
Twins87
10/06/2017 04:12PM
 
quote KevinL: "I just got a text from Ben and he is getting to go home. Take it easy Ben. "


Awesome news... thanks for keeping us updated Kevin. So glad you get to go home again Ben!
 
nctry
10/06/2017 04:37PM
 
Wow, guys. Thanks! Kind of a not so good time in my life. But your friendships make it so much more tolerable. Thanks...
Just want to add... This whole deal is life changing. I will always move forward to possibly get that canoe of mine on some fun trips again. But for now I'm relearning a few things and one is accepting where I'm at with all this. Some of this is so embarrassing you can't imagine. But I've got that wonderful season we call winter. (Which is short for non road construction). So I can hopefully regain some functions and my ability to do the things I love. I know there are some that don't believe this, but I am going to follow every bit of instruction from my doctors and get this all behind me. There was some other stuff that showed up on scans that could be of concern. But, well... We'll deal with it as we have to.
So thanks for your thoughts and prayers. Just know I care a lot for everyone on this board. I better go back to bed. Tomorrow (today) is going to be a big day!
 
HighnDry
10/06/2017 04:45PM
 
Good news indeed! Get well my friend.
 
Zulu
10/06/2017 05:22PM
 
I'm glad you get to go home Ben. Will send thought and prayers your way for a speedy recovery.
 
boonie
10/06/2017 05:46PM
 
Glad to hear you are well enough to go home, Ben. Take care of yourself.
 
missmolly
10/06/2017 06:13PM
 
Home is where you heal, Ben. I spent over a month bedside in hospitals this summer and some nights, you can't even sleep.
 
andym
10/06/2017 07:47PM
 
Enjoy the more pleasant surroundings that are so much more conducive to healing. Hope you have some good views to ponder during this time.
 
Twins87
10/05/2017 11:10AM
 
love and healing thoughts sent. thank you for keeping us updated Kevin.
 
andym
10/05/2017 02:42PM
 
Thinking of Ben and hoping he is out soon.
 
Mocha
10/05/2017 06:43PM
 
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bhouse46
10/05/2017 08:37PM
 
Healing wishes and thoughts for a really great guy.
 
missmolly
10/05/2017 09:13PM
 
Oh, Ben, I want what you want, which is for you to feel better and go home and stay home.
 
arctic
10/05/2017 09:45PM
 
Heal up fast. I hope you are back into paddling shape ASAP!

 
Pinetree
10/05/2017 11:05PM
 
Ben I think without a doubt your the most popular person on this forum site. That's good. Keep getting better.
 
KevinL
10/06/2017 04:10PM
 
I just got a text from Ben and he is getting to go home. Take it easy Ben.
 
rtallent
10/06/2017 04:16PM
 
Yep, Take care, and you have a bunch of people sending thoughts and prayers your way!
 
housty9
10/05/2017 07:50AM
 
Praying for you Ben.
 
bfurlow
10/05/2017 11:19AM
 
Ben,
Sending good thoughts your way.
 
rtallent
10/05/2017 11:41AM
 
Thoughts and prayers from here, too.
 
Ragged
10/05/2017 02:27PM
 
Get well Ben!
 
HighnDry
10/05/2017 04:12PM
 
Keep up the healing process Ben! I promise to respond to your texts too! :)
 
Wally13
10/06/2017 08:09AM
 

Hoping for a speedy recovery. Thoughts and prayers coming at you.
 
KevinL
10/05/2017 07:07AM
 
I received an email from Ben's sister Jill this morning that Ben is back in the hospital, and asking all of us to keep Ben in our prayers. Thinking of you buddy.
 
MagicPaddler
10/05/2017 07:56AM
 
Ben
We are all thinking of you and hoping for a speedy recovery.

 
boonie
10/05/2017 08:25AM
 
quote KevinL: "I received an email from Ben's sister Jill this morning that Ben is back in the hospital, and asking all of us to keep Ben in our prayers. Thinking of you buddy. "


Ben is in my prayers. Any more info on what's going on?
 
pswith5
09/25/2017 09:24AM
 
Hey Ben, keep on trucking. I know that's an old expression. Let me know if I can help. ( I know where you live!!) after next week, going to Florida, I will still have a couple days of vacation. I am not real handy but I can still do some labor. Pete
 
Bogwalker
09/25/2017 02:19PM
 
Heal up and get back out there. Take it a day at a time Ben.
 
GreyOwl
09/25/2017 08:59AM
 
Many are praying.
 
mikedmarsh1
09/25/2017 02:10PM
 
Here's to a speedy recovery! We're sending good thoughts and prayers!
 
MagicPaddler
09/24/2017 06:54AM
 
Heal fast and well we got some tripping to do.
 
BWPaddler
09/24/2017 11:34AM
 
Hang in there Ben! Put a picture of your happy place nearby, play some northwoods loon calls on a nature CD, and do those exercises or whatever they prescribe to get you strong and ready to go again. I'll be cheering for you! Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's something we can do to help.
 
KevinL
09/22/2017 08:30AM
 
Ben made it through his surgery yesterday. His sister said that he didn't start until 1 pm. The surgery lasted nine hours and Ben said that the video that he had to watch before hand was a little deceiving as it only lasted 5 minutes.
 
Savage Voyageur
09/22/2017 09:44AM
 
Good news, thanks for the update.
 
rtallent
09/22/2017 09:55AM
 
Yes, thanks. Thoughts and prayers.
 
housty9
09/22/2017 10:03AM
 
Get better soon, so we can trip next year, even if it's a short one just to get out, I'll even paddle you around in the sundowner.
 
mastertangler
09/22/2017 10:20AM
 
9 hours, wow. I pray for a complete recovery in Jesus name. Now all I need is a second.
 
RoundRiver
09/24/2017 02:10AM
 
Great to hear Ben! Hope you have a speedy recovery and that you finally feel much better. Sorry I missed you and the others a few weeks ago. Had another commitment and an issue to deal with all at the same time.