Ben crashed his car.

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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited June 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Despite the fact that he left AMA from the same hospital, he has a drooping right side of his face and weakness in his right side among other symptons. . . I don't have to be a doctor to know that there is something going on with his brain and that he should have been admitted.



    That's signs of a stock he needs to see a doctor NOW.

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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,229
    edited June 2010
    Vette C6.r wrote: »
    I'm sure that since Ben has done a ton for others that we could start a collection to help him out. Maybe even start a new thread for it.

    I'm in.

    I'd be in for that.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2010
    Vette C6.r wrote: »
    I'm sure that since Ben has done a ton for others that we could start a collection to help him out. Maybe even start a new thread for it.

    I'm in.
    I was thinking about something along those line yesterday. If one of his closed friend is willing to start a thread on such, I would be willing to donate as long as the close friend makes sure he does get medical care with that money. Hopefully someone we can paypal the money too. I wonder if George Daniel (being in the hospital system) would also like to be involved in admistrating this issue?

    Cheers!
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited June 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    I was thinking about something along those line yesterday. If one of his closed friend is willing to start a thread on such, I would be willing to donate as long as the close friend makes sure he does get medical care with that money. Hopefully someone we can paypal the money too. I wonder if George Daniel (being in the hospital system) would also like to be involved in admistrating this issue?

    Cheers!
    TK

    I know Ben and JerryJ12 are good friends also, he may be willing if George doesn't want to?? Just a thought;)
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited June 2010
    It ain't nothin' for me to drive down and set him straight, put him in a headlock and give him a noogie!
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2010
    Don't forget to give him a wedgie while you're at it.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2010
    Guys,, admirable suggestions of sincere and genuine concerns.I am waiting to hear from Ben,as there has been alot of "movement" behind the scenes from another polkie. At this point,lets wait and see/hear from Ben,as to what the plan is.I can say that a plan has been suggested that would allow the gear that Ben has to be completed/returned and allow him to focus on his health concerns.I'm in the back seat on this,and I'll let Ben and the driver chime in when they are ready.Thanks all,,actions like these,just demonstrate the kindness and far reaching concern of the Polk Nation.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited June 2010
    Face wrote: »
    Don't forget to give him a wedgie while you're at it.
    Consider it done.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited June 2010
    george daniel wrote: »
    Guys,, admirable suggestions of sincere and genuine concerns.I am waiting to hear from Ben,as there has been alot of "movement" behind the scenes from another polkie. At this point,lets wait and see/hear from Ben,as to what the plan is.I can say that a plan has been suggested that would allow the gear that Ben has to be completed/returned and allow him to focus on his health concerns.I'm in the back seat on this,and I'll let Ben and the driver chime in when they are ready.Thanks all,,actions like these,just demonstrate the kindness and far reaching concern of the Polk Nation.
    You're good people, George. Holler if you need me to come down.
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,229
    edited June 2010
    Any word on how Ben is doing?
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    Ben's doing as well as can be expected. Will post updates as they come.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2010
    He called last night and we talked for about an hour.He seemed much better than the last time I spoke with him.He's focused on his commitments to those who have gear/projects that he's working on.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,212
    edited June 2010
    I talked to him the other day, and he sounded a little out of it. Hope he is doing better as we got disconnected and haven't heard from him since.

    I will try him again today.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    george daniel wrote: »
    He called last night and we talked for about an hour.He seemed much better than the last time I spoke with him.He's focused on his commitments to those who have gear/projects that he's working on.
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I talked to him the other day, and he sounded a little out of it. Hope he is doing better as we got disconnected and haven't heard from him since.

    I will try him again today.

    Yes indeed. I was speaking with him last night and we got cut off because his phone is a piece of junk. He's supposed to call me back.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2010
    Glad he is feeling better ! Anyone aroung to look for him?
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,696
    edited June 2010
    george daniel wrote: »
    Guys,, if you are not considered an "emergency",, all a hospital is required to do is render immediate necessary care.

    And if this is the same one that Ben left AMA from-- just sayin.


    I understand what you're saying, Mr. G, and I don't see that as being uncaring or unfeeling. But if Ben entered the ER with a concussion that wasn't diagnosed, than I would suggest that it is very possible that he isn't entirely responsible for leaving against medical advice.

    If he had been asked, "Who's the present President of the United States ?", with a concussion he may have answered, "Millard Fillmore".
    Perhaps the hospital didn't notice the signs of concussion; I don't know.
    Perhaps the hospital did notice but determined that it wasn't life-threatening and "expedited" his departure; I don't know.

    I can understand the frustration that ER people have. I've been in ER's on the client end (with family asthma issues) and had to wait while others received treatment first that fell into the "I'm here for Junior's pre-school physical exam" arena.

    In any event, a prayer for Ben; plug and chug.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited June 2010
    Happy Father's Day Ben.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2010
    engtaz wrote: »
    Happy Father's Day Ben.
    I extend the wishes, I hope you have the joy of the presence of your girls today.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2010
    Thanks guys. I am feeling much better. Last night I was up till 4 am working on things. I rebuilt a set of XO's, worked on an Adcom GFA-565 for a Polkie, and modded one of my Adcom's. My laptop took a digger the other day and the data for my jobs is in there. Please contact me if I am doing work for you.
    Thanks much.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Norm Apter
    Norm Apter Posts: 1,036
    edited June 2010
    Ben, great to hear that you are doing much better. I hope it just gets better and better from here on out.

    Just sent you a PM
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Thanks guys. I am feeling much better. Last night I was up till 4 am working on things. I rebuilt a set of XO's, worked on an Adcom GFA-565 for a Polkie, and modded one of my Adcom's. My laptop took a digger the other day and the data for my jobs is in there. Please contact me if I am doing work for you.
    Thanks much.
    Ben

    Ben, I've been calling regularly since we spoke two days ago and got cut off. Call me bub!
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited June 2010
    Ben,

    Good to hear you're doing better. Take care of youself...
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Thanks guys. I am feeling much better. Last night I was up till 4 am working on things. I rebuilt a set of XO's, worked on an Adcom GFA-565 for a Polkie, and modded one of my Adcom's. My laptop took a digger the other day and the data for my jobs is in there. Please contact me if I am doing work for you.
    Thanks much.
    Ben
    I command your dedication Ben however, make sure not to abuse your energies. I hope you had a good father day :) Make sure you give a shout to Joe, he must be going nuts trying to reach you.

    Cheers!
    TK
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2010
    Ben, glad you are doing better man.. but take it easy.. don't do to much to soon.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    I command your dedication Ben however, make sure not to abuse your energies. I hope you had a good father day :)Make sure you give a shout to Joe, he must be going nuts trying to reach you.

    Cheers!
    TK

    LOL!!!! He's probably putting it off cause he knows I'm gonna put my size 11 1/2's up his skinny butt!!! :eek: WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHA!:D
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,141
    edited June 2010
    Glad to hear from you Ben.;)

    Tony
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited June 2010
    Great to hear you are are doing better Ben. Wishing you a continued recovery. Great to see you posting again.

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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    LOL!!!! He's probably putting it off cause he knows I'm gonna put my size 11 1/2's up his skinny butt!!! :eek: WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHA!:D
    Goodness, I was in the impression you were a big man but by the size of the small shoes...
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  • Norm Apter
    Norm Apter Posts: 1,036
    edited June 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    Goodness, I was in the impression you were a big man but by the size of the small shoes...

    Not that it matters, but just curious: since when is 11.5 considered a small shoe size? I wear size 12 and it seems like everybody has always commented how big my shoes are.

    Do you guys up in Canada have a different sizing system?
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited June 2010
    We are all glad to hear that things are getting better for you Ben.

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