Shore Leave

**7eat51** · 03-31-2015, 07:33

Hi Folks,

I am ashore for a few days helping out parents. My Dad is having surgery this week for an aneurysm. Everything looks good at this point regarding the surgery and recovery. He is quite active for an 85-year old - still works full time, is highly active in scouts, the VFW, and church. Basically, he is never home. But he still is in his mid-80s, so as you can imagine, I am a bit distracted.

Neither my in-laws nor my Dad have internet; somehow they managed to live full lives without it.

I will try to check in daily to keep up on admin work, but I cannot promise it. So if you need anything, please know it might be a day or two before I can attend to it.

Until I am back aboard, I wish you all a very pleasant week,
Eric

**David Manley** · 03-31-2015, 12:06

Eric, best wishes to your father for a speedy recovery, and to oyu I'd say enjoy the time of internet non-connectivity and get some quality relaxing in

**Nightmoss** · 03-31-2015, 12:33

Eric, I hope all goes well with the surgery and recovery. My Mom had surgery for an Aortic Aneurysm when she was in her 70s. She's doing well and will soon turn 88.

**Devsdoc** · 03-31-2015, 12:43

Eric & Sue,
lots of love and best wishes to you and your family. Thinking of you all
Be safe
Rory

**Naharaht** · 03-31-2015, 16:46

Best wishes for your father's operation and recovery, Eric.

**Cmmdre** · 03-31-2015, 18:23

A smooth surgery and a swift recovery for your Father will be in our prayers.

**John Paul** · 03-31-2015, 21:24

Eric,

Our prayers and best wishes are with your Dad, Mom, Sue, and yourself at this difficult time! Fair Winds, and Following Seas, and a swift return for him back to active service!!

**Diamondback** · 03-31-2015, 21:26

T&P for your father and all of the rest of yours in this trying time, compadre.

**Coog** · 03-31-2015, 21:31

Praying all goes well and your Dad has a speedy recovery.

**Berthier** · 03-31-2015, 22:06

Good luck to you and your father Eric, don't worry about us, we wont set fire to the place.....just yet....

**Volunteer** · 03-31-2015, 22:48

My best wishes for your folks Eric. You are so fortunate to still have them. Spend all the time you can with them and forget about the Anchorage. It will still be here.
Regards,
Vol

**Gunner** · 04-01-2015, 01:10

It goes without saying that my thoughts and prayers are with your father.

**HMS Lydia** · 04-01-2015, 09:10

Eric,

Best wishes for your father. I hope the surgery is a complete success.

Bob

**7eat51** · 04-03-2015, 11:57

Hi my Friends,

Thank you very much for your wishes, thoughts, and prayers.

We are at the hospital, and my Dad looks great. He is eating, talking, laughing, etc. The surgery yesterday went very well, and he should be released later today. Sue and I will stay until tomorrow, returning next week for a few days to help him out. The surgeon thinks my Dad will be able to return to work a week from Monday, so all looks promising.

I truly appreciate being a part of this community.

yours,
Eric

**Naharaht** · 04-03-2015, 12:29

That is great news!

**Devsdoc** · 04-03-2015, 19:13

I'm happy for you and your Dad, Enjoy your time with him. Ask all the things you need to know, love him. Our time is short make hay. Winters come too fast.
Be safe
Rory

**Gunner** · 04-03-2015, 19:22

What Rory said is very true. There is so much I wish I had asked and talk to my Dad about.
You think there is always tomorrow, but there isn't.

**John Paul** · 04-04-2015, 02:20

Glad everything turned out for the best for your Dad, Eric! Here's to a speedy recovery!!

**7eat51** · 04-20-2015, 20:01

Hi Folks,

I am afraid I will be on shore leave again. My Dad needs an additional surgery on Thursday, so I will be sporadic, at best, the remainder of the week.

May you have a very pleasant week,
Eric

**Devsdoc** · 04-20-2015, 20:03

Think of you and yours Eric.
Be safe
Rory

**Loki 13** · 04-20-2015, 20:14

My prayers are with you and your farther. Hope he gets well soon.

**Chiron0224** · 04-20-2015, 20:30

I think I found someone who can help
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**Chiron0224** · 04-20-2015, 20:31

In all seriousness though I hope your father feels well soon. Try to relax and enjoy your shore leave the best you can. We'll maintain the ship while you're gone.

**Gunner** · 04-20-2015, 20:38

Originally Posted by 7eat51

Hi Folks,

I am afraid I will be on shore leave again. My Dad needs an additional surgery on Thursday, so I will be sporadic, at best, the remainder of the week.

May you have a very pleasant week,
Eric

Best wishes for your Dad's health.

**Diamondback** · 04-20-2015, 22:26

Dittos.

**David Manley** · 04-20-2015, 22:35

Best wishes old chap, thinking of you all

**Coog** · 04-20-2015, 22:52

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your Dad.

**TexaS** · 04-21-2015, 00:49

I really hope everything will go well.

**Bligh** · 04-21-2015, 03:59

Sorry to hear that your dad needs more hospitalization Eric.
I will remember you all in my prayers.
Rob.

**7eat51** · 04-21-2015, 07:18

Thank you, my Friends.

My Dad was ready to engage life more fully this week. Yesterday's news was a bit of a blow to him. We're hoping that this round will be less invasive with quicker recuperation.

**DeRuyter** · 04-21-2015, 12:01

Best wishes for a safe and speedy recovery.

We wish him Fair Winds and Following Seas.

**John Paul** · 04-22-2015, 20:39

Eric,

Hope this minor setback is just that!!

Our prayers are with you and your Dad ALL the way!!

**Naharaht** · 04-22-2015, 20:52

I pray that your Dad's surgery will go well today, Eric, and that he will recover quickly.

**Comte de Brueys** · 04-23-2015, 02:55

Eric, seems that your Dad has to skip his activities a little bit.

For some reasons I missed the initial post but whish your dad all the luck he needs and a speedy recovery.

**7eat51** · 04-27-2015, 11:44

Greetings Shipmates,

My Dad's second surgery went very well. He is feeling fine, other than being extremely tired. By week's end, he should be getting back to his normal routine.

I have a lot of work to catch up on today, but will be back here starting tomorrow. Please let me know if anything needs attention. It will be good to be back sailing these waters with all of you.

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. It truly means a lot.

**Coog** · 04-27-2015, 12:14

Originally Posted by 7eat51

Greetings Shipmates,

My Dad's second surgery went very well. He is feeling fine, other than being extremely tired. By week's end, he should be getting back to his normal routine.

Great to hear!

Originally Posted by 7eat51

Please let me know if anything needs attention.

DB and Chris...as usual... need a lot of attention but a don't think it is anything you...or anybody else for that matter...can fix. (Although I would like to try an army of Nuns armed with rulers)

**Bligh** · 04-27-2015, 12:28

That is great news Eric.
I am very pleased that it turned out O.K. for you all.
Although we have not met, I will now take this opportunity to wish him all the best for a speedy convalescence.
Rob.

**csadn** · 04-27-2015, 14:38

Originally Posted by Coog

DB and Chris...as usual... need a lot of attention but a don't think it is anything you...or anybody else for that matter...can fix. (Although I would like to try an army of Nuns armed with rulers)

[fast-draws pair of yardsticks; drops into Florentine fighting stance]

DO YOUR WORST!

This isn't the first time I've pillaged a nunnery!

Wait -- that came out wrong.... >;)

**Devsdoc** · 04-27-2015, 14:49

Originally Posted by csadn

[fast-draws pair of yardsticks; drops into Florentine fighting stance]

DO YOUR WORST!

This isn't the first time I've pillaged a nunnery!

Wait -- that came out wrong.... >;)

It's all coming out now Chris

Eric glad all is going well.
Be safe
Rory

**Gunner** · 04-27-2015, 15:08

Originally Posted by Coog

(Although I would like to try an army of Nuns armed with rulers)

Ha,Ha,Ha. I see you've heard about my 5th grade Nun and her three sided ruler. My knuckles still hurt when it rains

**Comte de Brueys** · 04-27-2015, 19:18

Eric, I'm glad that everything went well.

**Naharaht** · 04-27-2015, 20:47

That is really good news about your father, Eric!

**John Paul** · 04-27-2015, 21:35

Eric, excellent news! Hope your dad takes it easy, and let's things heal up till he's back to 100% All the Best to him!!

**Devsdoc** · 04-28-2015, 09:36

Hi Eric & Sue,
You may have to buy your Dad some diving-boots. The ones with lead in them. He will wish to run before he can walk. You will have to play role reversal for a short time, you being his parent for a bit. This is O.K. and only for a week or two. Good luck to you all. Watch out for your own health too. You are no good to your Dad if you become ill.
Be safe
Rory

**csadn** · 04-28-2015, 17:28

Originally Posted by Gunner

Ha,Ha,Ha. I see you've heard about my 5th grade Nun and her three sided ruler. My knuckles still hurt when it rains

Ah, yes -- the "Catholic School Battleaxe", to go with the yardstick.... >;)

**Diamondback** · 04-28-2015, 17:34

Originally Posted by csadn

Ah, yes -- the "Catholic School Battleaxe", to go with the yardstick.... >;)

The ruler, or its wielder? :p

**csadn** · 04-29-2015, 14:45

Originally Posted by Diamondback

The ruler, or its wielder? :p

[Kosh] Yes. [/Kosh] >;)

**Coog** · 04-30-2015, 19:45

BREAKING NEWS...Vatican sends special Nun to deal with "Chris Problem"...Sister Harriette Callahan.

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**Bligh** · 05-01-2015, 02:11

Doesn't have to be a Nun. When I was in Junior school, one of our teachers used a wooden ruler edge ways on across the back of our legs just where the knee joint is. I can still remember how much that hurt 60 years later.
Rob.

**Old Salt** · 05-01-2015, 06:37

A yard stick across the forearm

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