TophatJohnny

Keiko
Keiko Posts: 764
edited February 2023 in The Clubhouse
Anyone heard from Johnny or know more about the situation in Palestine OH? See the news link. This is in his neck of the woods, I believe so I'm a bit concerned. Been trying to contact him, but so far it's been a No Go.

Hope this thing hasn't affected many polkies. I've heard some pretty knarly reports about people's pets dying as well as fish, birds and other wildlife. :(

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2023/02/13/east-palestine-ohio-train-derailment-facts/69898564007/
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    Sorry brother, with the hip replacement surgery last Monday and Skype chatting with my brother in ca in his final moments on earth , I’m pretty wiped out and admit I’m a mess!
    The train reaction wasn’t in our background but I’m sure we’ll all get a present from that one! I still pop in here cuz it beats fakebook and I really like a lot of our members here !
    Music lifts me up daily and yes life sure can be cruel!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • Keiko
    Keiko Posts: 764
    Good to hear from you, bro. I forgot all about your hip replacement. I must be getting senile. Been praying for your brother. You and I both know he's going to a better, even the best place. Heal up and we'll talk more when you feel better. Those hip replacements take a lot out of ya, I know. The first one I had kicked my butt good. Take care!
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    tophatjohnny wrote: »
    <snip> with the hip replacement surgery last Monday and Skype chatting with my brother in ca in his final moments on earth <snip>

    First off, please accept my sincerest condolences to you and yours about the loss of your brother.

    Best wishes for a speedy recovery on the new hip. That doesn't sound like a fun surgery/recovery to have. Glad to hear you weren't displaced because of the train incident. That definitely looked like a nasty pile up, with an even nastier situation afterwards. I didn't realize that this had happened in your neck of the woods.

    Keep your chin up bro'. Life sure can test you at times.

    Tom

    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 4,890
    Dang Johnny. Sorry to hear about your brother and the tough
    stretch you are going thru.

    :|
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,411
    My sincerest condolences brother!
    Get well soon you'll be back to kicking the kick drum in no time.
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,958
    Very sorry to hear about your brother. Get well soon.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    Heal up, and God speed; my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,142
    Prayers for you and your family.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,762
    Tough things to go through. So sorry to hear about your brother.
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  • Jazzhead
    Jazzhead Posts: 533
    Hang tough, and heal up mentally and physically.
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    Sorry you’re facing so much hardship. Hang in there @topthatjohnny.
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    Thanks for the kind words and thoughts ! Steve suffers no more ! He went with God at approximately 1:30 this afternoon!
    The whole week has wiped me out and knowing my brother will no longer be in pain is the blessing here !
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
    *****************************
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    May you rest in peace, Steve.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,391
    tophatjohnny wrote: »
    Thanks for the kind words and thoughts ! Steve suffers no more ! He went with God at approximately 1:30 this afternoon!
    The whole week has wiped me out and knowing my brother will no longer be in pain is the blessing here !

    So very sorry to hear of your loss…
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,642
    So sorry for your loss. Good luck on the new hip. Glad you are still enjoying music from that small collection you have.
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    Sorry for your loss.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    May Steve rest in peace.
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  • Keiko
    Keiko Posts: 764
    Condolences, Johnny.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,577
    RIP Steve. Prayers to you and your family
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,493
    Johnny, my condolences on the loss of your brother.

    I lost one of mine years ago...I miss him all the time.
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    https://youtu.be/lxCoXH4bEp4


    It was His life
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,007
    Heck of a player. Sorry to hear of your loss.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    Sorry to hear this, my condolences pal. New hip ? I didn't know they still had spare parts for your old arse. :) Best wishes for a speedy recovery my man.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    I am sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Steve. May he rest in peace. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon!
    Carl

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  • pumpkinman
    pumpkinman Posts: 9,810
    Man I’m so sorry for your loss.
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  • Hermitism
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  • Keiko
    Keiko Posts: 764
    Hermitism wrote: »
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    Yes! We're here for you, bro. Very nice, Hermitism.
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  • Keiko
    Keiko Posts: 764
    tonyb wrote: »
    Sorry to hear this, my condolences pal. New hip ? I didn't know they still had spare parts for your old arse. :) Best wishes for a speedy recovery my man.

    I got curious the night before my surgery and watched this video. The thought of cancelling the procedure did cross my mind. My first hip replacement was brutal. I was black & blue all the way down on my right side and on the inner thigh. It popped out of the socket twice during my recovery. It wasn't painful, but it was an odd sensation. I was supposed to do the left within 4-6 months after the first, but that turned into 6yrs IIRC. Fortunately, my left side op went a lot smoother. MY right hip still gives me problems.

    Anyway, enjoy the show. ;)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJL8n_82ITM
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,573
    Condolences, Johnny. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    Just wanted to say thank you for the kind words and it means a lot! When healing from a major surgery horrible news is something you don’t want to hear I can testify to that!
    I too have to say that when my time comes I know I can’t control others but I sure don’t want anyone to be sad (at least not for very long) but more so be happy that I am at peace and with The Lord ! That thinking has sure been helpful throughout this week reading the comments here for the most part we’re beautiful words! Thank you all and healing is going great! I’ll be back behind my drum sets this next week !
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
    *****************************
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