Okay, Ross, we will be watching for you. But don't forget, just because you can't be pulling the chain for awhile doesn't mean you can't be cheering the team along. You have a great story, and it is inspiring to hear how your rowing has helped you.rsdavr wrote:Tomorrow, I'll be going "under the knife" to repair my left shoulder. I regret that I'll not be rowing for a while. I'm disappointed not to participate in the January challenge. But...I'll be back! Being a total lunatic since the FRC has been a blast. And I still can't believe how great a contribution indoor rowing has made to my health and recovery from aortic valve replacement surgery in late 2009. Thanks to all of you for your encouraging words and for all the fun. Remember...I'll be back!
Ross
I am so sorry, Jim. You might have seen this before, but it bears repeating:brotherjim wrote:Sad news to report. My second service dog "Red" was put to sleep an hour ago. jim
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss, Jim.brotherjim wrote:Sad news to report. My second service dog "Red" was put to sleep an hour ago. . I lost my best friend George, my first service dog of 13 years last summer. Red was a great dog. No greater friend can a man have than a trusting dog. He forgives every mistake you make. Never points out your faults, but laughs and encourages you. Ouch, it hurts alot.
jim
Sorry to hear about your loss... especially tough during the holidays.brotherjim wrote:Sad news to report. My second service dog "Red" was put to sleep an hour ago. . I lost my best friend George, my first service dog of 13 years last summer. Red was a great dog. No greater friend can a man have than a trusting dog. He forgives every mistake you make. Never points out your faults, but laughs and encourages you. Ouch, it hurts alot.
jim
just27 wrote:I am so sorry, Jim. You might have seen this before, but it bears repeating:brotherjim wrote:Sad news to report. My second service dog "Red" was put to sleep an hour ago. jim
RAINBOW BRIDGE
Just this side of Heaven, is a place called Rainbow Bridge...
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special to them; who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. YOU have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together.
rsdavr wrote:Tomorrow, I'll be going "under the knife" to repair my left shoulder. I regret that I'll not be rowing for a while. I'm disappointed not to participate in the January challenge. But...I'll be back! Being a total lunatic since the FRC has been a blast. And I still can't believe how great a contribution indoor rowing has made to my health and recovery from aortic valve replacement surgery in late 2009. Thanks to all of you for your encouraging words and for all the fun. Remember...I'll be back!
Ross
!good luck with your surgery and recovery...looking forward to your return....rsdavr wrote:Tomorrow, I'll be going "under the knife" to repair my left shoulder. I regret that I'll not be rowing for a while. I'm disappointed not to participate in the January challenge. But...I'll be back! Being a total lunatic since the FRC has been a blast. And I still can't believe how great a contribution indoor rowing has made to my health and recovery from aortic valve replacement surgery in late 2009. Thanks to all of you for your encouraging words and for all the fun. Remember...I'll be back!
Ross
to zoom across the 200K Holiday Challenge milestone...and you know what that means! Clem the reindeer is now sporting a nice set of antler lights! Congratulations, Tony, on achieving the 200 K Holiday Challenge Honor Board!
Whoa....we've been boomed
Reindeer Boomer aka Rocket Man finds his upload cable and booms us with 606,711 m! Sonic boom indeed
Ray gets close enough to a full moon to call it good with 42,097 m...must have had a half moon in there!
Half moon plus some for Jerry with 32,200 m Half moon plus some for Baz with a posting of 30,000 m Ron posts a half moon plus with 27,024 m Jim K posts 25,150 m and earns a half moon Andrea, racing the clock as is K2, puts in a half moon's worth and posts 22,261 m K2, that would be me, posts a half moon with 22,222 m Jim B puts in a haf moon with 21,017 m Cathie gets close to a half moon as well with 21,000 m
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