Like a fat girl in a dodgeball game....

RuSsMaN
RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
...I'm OUT!

No, I'm not 'leaving the forum', or looking for sympathy or even replies.

A good friend of mine has been diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer, and just had a liver biopsy to see if it has spread there also. Chemo treatments will start in the next couple of days. The guy just got the news, and gets real choked up easily and understandibly right now, so I don't have all the details.

Part of the 'worst case' preparation is going to involve a lot of help on my part, moving a ton of audio items for him. When I say a 'ton', I mean it. This guy makes me look like amateur hour. It won't be give-away stuff, and a lot of it will be high-end gear. I'm happy to look for something you need, and will bring it in under market - but cannot 'give' the stuff away. Like I said, this is preparation for the worst case scenario, to take care of his beloved wife and 13 yr old adopted daughter.

I'll try to check in from time to time, but if you need to contact me, do so via email or telephone. I'd consider PM's un-reliable at this point.

Anyone I have a deal going with, or even something in just the discussion stage, it's still 100% valid. Burdette, MadMax, Spastic, Danger, etc. Let's just take it to email / phone at this point. Same goes to anyone wanting to come by, PolkManiac, etc.

If you are the praying type, just say a word for "Russ' friend", if you can. It would be appreciated.

Good luck to everyone in their audio (and personal) endeavors. I've had a lot of fun here, and have enjoyed shooting the ****, telling audio lies, and the great transactions I've had with all of you.

See you on the flip side.

Cheers,
Russ
Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited April 2004
    Well **** that sucks...

    don't know what to say really...except that sucks and it's pretty $hitty

    We'll keep 'Russ's friend' in our prayers...
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited April 2004
    If you are the praying type, just say a word for "Russ' friend", if you can. It would be appreciated.
    My family and I will Russ. You will be missed here. Take care Russ but more importantly, take care of your friend.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited April 2004
    My Grandmother died of Pancreatic cancer. Very, very nasty place to get cancer I'm afraid. That's tough luck. Best wishes to your bud.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2004
    Sorry about the news, Russ. I'll definitely have a word with the man upstairs.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited April 2004
    Russ,

    Sorry to hear your news. I'm wishing your friend a painless and healthy outcome.
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  • scottdawg
    scottdawg Posts: 166
    edited April 2004
    On February 24th I lost a great friend to lung cancer, at the memorial for him I was asked to say a few things about him, I didnt rehearse or anything, it was unreal to be able to do something like that. His biggest asset was acceptance, after all the chemo and other drugs didnt help he gave it to the man above, that was a Sunday... on Tuesday at 6:10PM he quit breathing and was removed from pain.
    Russ... I will pray, your friend is in my thoughts as well as his family. Its not a done deal yet so give the meds a chance.
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  • phoneisbusy
    phoneisbusy Posts: 867
    edited April 2004
    Russ,

    Best wishes and prayers for your friend. I hope you're holding up well too.

    regards

    Dave
    Time is the best teacher. Unfortunately it kills all its students.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2004
    The crew is with you Russ, keep the faith.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited April 2004
    I hope everything turns out good, My Brother. My prayers for your friend and his family.

    Your a good man Russ. I'll be in touch.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,086
    edited April 2004
    Amen my brother.....

    Give me a call when you get the chance.

    My prayers go out.

    Troy
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2004
    Russ, keep a positive attitude for you and your friend.. and I hope thing things turn out good.

    We'll miss you around the forums.. but your friend needs you now.

    your friend is in our thoughts and prayers.

    :(
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited April 2004
    So sorry to hear that Russ. I hope your friend gets better.

    Maurice
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited April 2004
    If you are the praying type, just say a word for "Russ' friend", if you can.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,746
    edited April 2004
    You're a good man Russ. I'll put your friend in my prayers.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2004
    Sorry to hear, in my prayers for sure.

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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited April 2004
    Russ,

    Sorry to hear that about your good friend. He is lucky to have someone like you in such a crisis. That is what true friendships are all about. You strike me as an individual who wouldn't even think twice about removing the shirt off your back to help someone out and you have shown that as well here many times.

    Cancer can be beat and my prayers are with your friend as well.
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited April 2004
    Russ,

    Best wishes for your friend. He has my sympathy and prayers. I hope things work out well for him.
    Rick
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited April 2004
    I said a prayer for your friend, my only prayer this year, so hopefully it will be heard.

    Regards.
    Never Forget
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited April 2004
    Russ,
    Best wishes to your friend and to you in your efforts to help him.
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • warviper
    warviper Posts: 585
    edited April 2004
    Wish only the best, you will be missed hope you come and visit.
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  • Drewsmith
    Drewsmith Posts: 160
    edited April 2004
    Don't pray much myself, but best of luck to you and your friend. Try to stay upbeat and positive!!!!
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by pjdami


    Cancer can be beat

    Yes it can. Best wishes to your friend.
    Chuck
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited April 2004
    i wish you and your friend the best of luck. im sure many people on this forum will be thinking of you during this tough time
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited April 2004
    Thanks for the support brothas. Thinking positive is the order of the day around here.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited April 2004
    Sorry to hear this news. Be positive if you can. You have no other options. My best freind at work had this cancer. It's a hard road ahead don't let anyone BS you.

    Just be there as a friend.

    Peter
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  • nemos2
    nemos2 Posts: 111
    edited April 2004
    Russ, never dealt personally with you, but your friend is in my familys thoughts. It is a tough road ahead, and chem sucks....but as it has been said before, CANCER CAN BE BEAT. Stay on the upside.

    Let us know if there is anything that we can do to help...

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  • weavercr
    weavercr Posts: 289
    edited April 2004
    Russ, Both you and your friend will be is in my thoughts. I know the road you will be traveling, It is a tough road ahead, you will fell overwhelmed at times.....Keep the faith, depending on the type of cancer cells, CANCER CAN BE BEAT.

    Let us know if there is anything that we can do to help...moral support or any questions about cancer and Chemo.

    My wife's mom was diagnosed with Cancer early last December. IT had metabolized and moved into the Brain in at least 4 locations when it was determined she had cancer. She was on radiation therapy and chemo, now She is on Chemo indefinitely and chemo will take a lot out of a person. Her cancer is not curable only controllable.
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