stereo_luver is in the hospital

Systems
Systems Posts: 14,873
edited March 2008 in The Clubhouse
Let me introduce myself, my name is Mary and I'm Chuck's girlfriend. I have tried for several days to log on here to relay a message to all those who Chuck was doing business with. He was able to explain how this forum works this morning and gave excellent instructions. After reading through some of the posts I now understand a little more of his passion for music and stereo equipment through the fellowship of this site. You all seem like a good bunch of "audioholics" as he likes to say.

Chuck was admitted to the hospital early Sunday morning. He has had an ongoing condition they haven't been able to diagnose for almost a year now. He suffers from severe chest pains several times a week. This has led to several trips to the ER in the past. With a history of heart conditions in the past the diagnosis has been difficult. None of the tests, which have been numerous, show any problems with his heart. The symtoms would all point to his heart but all the tests show he has a very healthy heart at this time. He does suffer from severe GERDS. But the doctors can't seem to believe this is the problem either. His blood work has shown a small level of toxcidity (sp) that the doctors can't explain at this time. Chuck is in a terrible amount of pain over most of his body and is on a IV drip with meds to ease the pain. He's awake for a few hours over the course of the day and mainly sleeping when not going through tests. I'll update for him as results are made clear to us. We all hope he gets out of the hospital soon as the staff is getting more than enough wisecrack jokes from him. Especially the nurses. He stays in good spirits as much as possible. If you knew Chuck you'd know this is just Chuck being Chuck.

Chuck has asked that anyone he was working a deal for stereo equipment to please be patient. He fully intends to finish all deals as soon as he can get back home. His message box was full and I emptied it today. I can relay any messages to him if needed. If anyone is in dire need of money and can't wait for his release I'll try and complete the transactions for him. I don't think he'd like me doing this because of his OCD with his stereo equipment. But at the same time I'm sure he doesn't want to make anyone mad here or have bad feedback because of this delay. He mentioned Ben in Conyers needing a washer, dryer and stove. I'll try and get my boys to help me get these to Ben for Chuck.

Thank you,
Mary
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,714
    edited March 2008
    Very sorry to hear about Chuck's troubles. Hope the Docs can sort things out and get him back in shape. I'm sure anyone here will understand about delays in any dealings.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    Tell him to get better and start posting more.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited March 2008
    Sorry to hear, hope he gets better!
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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited March 2008
    Prayers being sent his way!
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited March 2008
    Please give Chuck my best wishes for a speedy recovery! I had a pending deal with him for a Theta DAC. Please tell him not to worry at all about responding until he feels better. I'm happy to hang onto it as long as needed. . . no rush on my end.

    Thanks for logging on to inform us of his situation and please keep us updated.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2008
    Good luck Chuck!
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited March 2008
    Best wishes, Chuck!!
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited March 2008
    Crap. That sucks.

    Hope they figure out what is wrong so he doesn't have to deal with this anymore.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2008
    I hope he gets well soon; I pitty those nurses :)
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited March 2008
    Thanks for posting. Prayers sent and wish him the best.

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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited March 2008
    Get well soon Chuck. Let us know if you need anything
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2008
    Thanks for letting us know,, best wishes for a speedy recovery
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2008
    Wow Chuck no wonder you weren't answering your phone. Get well soon brother and don't sweat ANYTHING except getting better.

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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited March 2008
    Best wishes for a speedy diagnosis/recovery and to see you back with your family...and us... soon!
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited March 2008
    My thoughts are with him.

    Could it be triggered by food? Shellfish maybe?
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,163
    edited March 2008
    Get well soon Chuck.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited March 2008
    Get well soon. Relax work on getting better, the rest is just audio....

    Thank you Mary for the update...

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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited March 2008
    I Love Chuck.

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited March 2008
    Madmax is in the hospital? Moreover, Madmax has a girlfriend????
    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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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2008
    No. Now Stereo-luver, HE has a girlfriend.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,163
    edited March 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Madmax is in the hospital? Moreover, Madmax has a girlfriend????

    Wrong Chuck. Put the Beam down :p
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2008
    Get well soon.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited March 2008
    George Grand wrote: »
    No. Now Stereo-luver, HE has a girlfriend.
    Seeing Chuck and girlfriend in the same sentence threw me. Now replace girlfriend with 'creepy lampshades made from human flesh' or some such, and I never would have blinked an eye.

    Get well soon, new Chuck.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2008
    Thank you for letting us know Mary. Sending healing thoughts Chuck's way.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2008
    Good Luck Chuck!
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,994
    edited March 2008
    Get well soon Chuck, thoughts go out to you and Mary.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2008
    Get well soon.
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited March 2008
    Wow, thanks for the heads up. Let Chuck know he's in all of our thoughts.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited March 2008
    I hope they figure it all out for Chuck...get well soon.

    And oh...I had a deal going with Chuck, he was to send me ALL his gear so I could evaluate it in my spare room before actually buying it. Please make sure you pack everything properly and send it out as soon as you can. :-)

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2008
    Get Well Soon Dude!
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