Send Some Good Vibes My Way Tonight If You Wouldn’t Mind (1 Viewer)

[rockaction]

So my father needs heart surgery. We found that out because he was having trouble breathing on a work trip he was taking in CT. He wound up in the hospital in HTFD, CT, and we flew out here to be with him. Only thing is, he hasn’t accepted the reality of his situation yet and keeps wanting to go back to California and it’s tough to reason with him. Anyway, he was staying cheaply at this fleabag Days Inn and we’ve assumed his position at the hotel. It sort of sucks, is loud, not stately, etc. Anyway, my mother has insisted I take the King bed while she gets this ****ty cot they brought out. The cross-country flight sucked and we’re tired and I’m real scared this will be our last moments with him and that he dies in a place he doesn’t want to be. So if you could, say a prayer or any thoughts are welcome right now. It’s snowing out and miserable. This is no trip back home. Thanks for your thoughts.

Also, this board rules. Peace.

And I already know to change my mental outlook after reading the post again. I’m really just frightened for him and her and myself a bit. I don’t really know what to do. This is depressing but I need not act it.

 

[Ilov80s]

Much love to you and your family. So sorry to hear about your dad. Let me know if you want to talk, vent, etc.

 

[General Malaise]

How's the vending machine selection? What are the highlights there?

Hang in there, man. Be strong for ma Rock and all my best to papa Rock.

 

[rockaction]

Much love to you and your family. So sorry to hear about your dad. Let me know if you want to talk, vent, etc.

Thanks, bro. No venting. Sort of awed by it all. Feeling small, not crabby or tall.

 

[dkp993]

So sorry to hear about this brother. That’s an awful challenging situation. Sending you all my positive juju and well wishes!

 

[rockaction]

How's the vending machine selection? What are the highlights there?

Hang in there, man. Be strong for ma Rock and all my best to papa Rock.

Thanks, bud. Highlights are the friends that are shuttling us around at first. Truly mensches of the highest order. Brought us a puzzle and some key lime pretzels.

Will be strong. Haven’t crabbed except for a bit about the flight. Won’t do that again. Made a note that I’m here for Mom’s company and Pop’s peace of mind or I shouldn’t have come. Thanks for the subtle way to look at things better, GM.

 

[General Malaise]

Gonna need more info on these key lime pretzels....

 

[rockaction]

So sorry to hear about this brother. That’s an awful challenging situation. Sending you all my positive juju and well wishes!

Thanks, man. When this is hopefully done and things are good, we should grab some coffee. Peace.

 

[rockaction]

Gonna need more info on these key lime pretzels....

Pretty tasty store-bought yogurt covered pretzels. Nothing fancy, but the thought is there. Moms loves key lime and puzzles. Just knowing on their end.

 

[Snoopy]

 

[rockaction]

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Pretzel bag. Again, it’s the thought.

 

[The General]

Being with the parents in these situations I’m sure means the world to them. Give your mom back the bed after you get rested up and enjoy the time with her. The docs will get your pops all squared away soon and you guys can all work on that puzzle. Thoughts sent to Connecticut and the Rock Fam. Be well.

 

[Ilov80s]

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Pretzel bag. Again, it’s the thought.

I mean what doesn't go with a salty crunch pretzel? Sounds good to me!

 

[Ilov80s]

Thanks, man. When this is hopefully done and things are good, we should grab some coffee. Peace.

I know this comment wasn't directed at me but it would be super cool to get a coffee with you some day.

 

[rockaction]

Being with the parents in these situations I’m sure means the world to them. Give your mom back the bed after you get rested up and enjoy the time with her. The docs will get your pops all squared away soon and you guys can all work on that puzzle. Thoughts sent to Connecticut and the Rock Fam. Be well.

Thank you, General. Tried to give up the bed but there was no having it even when I sprawled on the cot. I def tried. Tmrw maybe — a new day.

 

[rockaction]

Thanks, man. When this is hopefully done and things are good, we should grab some coffee. Peace.

I know this comment wasn't directed at me but it would be super cool to get a coffee with you some day.

Likewise, my friend. The pleasure would be mine. If you’re ever in Southern California and I’m still there, let me know. I’ll do the same for Michigan. My uncle lives outside Detroit so maybe someday…

 

[rockaction]

I mean what doesn't go with a salty crunch pretzel?

Not a lot, really. Ice cold Coke sounds good.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

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Pretzel bag. Again, it’s the thought.

 

[The General]

Being with the parents in these situations I’m sure means the world to them. Give your mom back the bed after you get rested up and enjoy the time with her. The docs will get your pops all squared away soon and you guys can all work on that puzzle. Thoughts sent to Connecticut and the Rock Fam. Be well.

Thank you, General. Tried to give up the bed but there was no having it even when I sprawled on the cot. I def tried. Tmrw maybe — a new day.

Makes sense...everyone knows Mom is the toughest in the family.

 

[rockaction]

It’s all green in CT

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

The one thing you can do to improve your situation immediately seems to be finding a better hotel. I'd go with that.

We will be thinking warm thoughts in your general direction. If you need to talk, you know what to do.

(And I'd be avoiding the green pretzels.)

 

[ChiefD]

1. Prayers to your pops and you guys.

2. He is in a place where he can get care and has options. You guys are lucky in that regard.

3. Get through today and re-assess tomorrow.

Make sure you and your mom are well rested and fed. The hospital will take care of your dad.

One day at a time my friend.

 

[rockaction]

The one thing you can do to improve your situation immediately seems to be finding a better hotel. I'd go with that.

We will be thinking warm thoughts in your general direction. If you need to talk, you know what to do.

(And I'd be avoiding the green pretzels.)

Will do, Mrs. R.

 

[dkp993]

So sorry to hear about this brother. That’s an awful challenging situation. Sending you all my positive juju and well wishes!

Thanks, man. When this is hopefully done and things are good, we should grab some coffee. Peace.

when you get back let’s do it. Happy to lend an ear if needed

 

[dkp993]

Thanks, man. When this is hopefully done and things are good, we should grab some coffee. Peace.

I know this comment wasn't directed at me but it would be super cool to get a coffee with you some day.

Rock and I live literal blocks from each other and keep trying to make it happen but I suck and am busy as ****.

 

[rockaction]

2. He is in a place where he can get care and has options. You guys are lucky in that regard.

No doubt.

Thanks, ChiefD

 

[rockaction]

Rock and I live literal blocks from each other and keep trying to make it happen but I suck and am busy as ****.

Don’t blame yourself. I was busy when my niece was graduating, so it’s two ways. We’ll meet up if you’d like. No pressure. I just snicker that we’re blocks from each other. When you were saying it was hailing the other day, I knew what you meant. Quite literally the same weather.

 

[rockaction]

But if you wear a Rams ring, then no dice. Can’t have it.

 

[Ilov80s]

Rock and I live literal blocks from each other and keep trying to make it happen but I suck and am busy as ****.

I am the opposite. Nowhere near Rock but plenty of free time. The coffee offer is open to any and all FBG. Just meet me in SE Michigan.

 

[krista4]

3. Get through today and re-assess tomorrow.

Make sure you and your mom are well rested and fed. The hospital will take care of your dad.

One day at a time my friend.

All such excellent advice. Sending all the best juju your way, rock. Please let us know if there's anything internet dummies can do to help. to the whole action family.

 

[rockaction]

meet me in SE Michigan.

Not St. Louis??

Sorry, Bugs Bunny used to sing something like that.
“Meet me in St. Louie”

 

[rockaction]

All such excellent advice. Sending all the best juju your way, rock. Please let us know if there's anything internet dummies can do to help. to the whole action family.

Really has been. Thanks, folks. The action family is appreciative.

 

[shuke]

You're a great son. Sorry to hear you're going through this.

 

[dkp993]

But if you wear a Rams ring, then no dice. Can’t have it.

Jersey? Hat?

 

[rockaction]

You're a great son. Sorry to hear you're going through this.

Thanks, brother.

I keep thinking of all our low-budget family trips lavished with love and care. Trips to Disneyworld back when a family could afford it. Trips to see our grandparents. That’s what this is reminding me of and it makes me feel all the sadder for the moment. And it crystallizes the wayward adulthood I came to have. I haven’t always been such a great son but I’ve been trying lately because this is so rare and precious. Just a few more years, please.

 

[rockaction]

Jersey? Hat?

As long ad it’s an ODB jersey, then we cool. Hats are always acceptable. I might show up in a HTFD Whaler one if things proceed like they have been.

 

[rockaction]

Thanks, TLEF and Cletius. Appreciate the love. Now if only the Jets could sign Rodgers we’d all have something else to talk about. Heh. I would love that. So would Jordan Love love it. Hey, I get a year audition before a QB-needy league gets me as a free agent. Smoke that’s a good situation for him.

 

[Manster]

I will keep your father in my prayers. I wish the best for your family. Be strong my brother

 

[Desert_Power]

Always have good vibes pointed in your direction buddy. Hope y'all get through this one.

 

[rockaction]

Thanks so much Manster and Desert_Power. That means a lot. Each one of you that stopped to comment is appreciated during a rough and apparently sleepless night. Y’all always have my good vibes, too.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Sorry to hear this. Thoughts for your dad, you and the entire family.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

sorry rock, thoughts are with you, your dad and your family

 

[shuke]

You're a great son. Sorry to hear you're going through this.

Thanks, brother.

I keep thinking of all our low-budget family trips lavished with love and care. Trips to Disneyworld back when a family could afford it. Trips to see our grandparents. That’s what this is reminding me of and it makes me feel all the sadder for the moment. And it crystallizes the wayward adulthood I came to have. I haven’t always been such a great son but I’ve been trying lately because this is so rare and precious. Just a few more years, please.

What you were saying reminds me of the trips we took when I was growing up. Staying in gross motels somewhere halfway to Florida, 5 of us crammed into a single room. My kids are so spoiled, they've never been in a Knights Inn.

 

[rockaction]

What you were saying reminds me of the trips we took when I was growing up. Staying in gross motels somewhere halfway to Florida

Absolutely. It’s hard to imagine those memories die with us. There will be no third generation of gross motels and car trips. It just didn’t work that way. The cheap family motels became products of a drug culture that discourages family excursions. Entertainment is so vast the need for these trips no longer exists as a practical matter. The funds are all spent on Netflix and smart refrigerators. No time nor wherewithal for the family trip in the car.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

So my father needs heart surgery.

I'm sorry you are having to go thru this with your father
It painfully reminds me of when I lost my dad.
He was 59, my mother was just 46 when she lost out to breast cancer
I hope you utilize the precious time you have right now
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones Rock

 

[bigbottom]

Man that’s rough. Sending love and light your way.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Rock and I live literal blocks from each other and keep trying to make it happen but I suck and am busy as ****.

I am the opposite. Nowhere near Rock but plenty of free time. The coffee offer is open to any and all FBG. Just meet me in SE Michigan.

Nope. Maybe somewhere else. Like East Chicago.

 

[otb2huffing]

prominently in my thoughts, dear friend - best wishes, and prayers up, that there is a positive resolution to this.

i'm here if you need anything - always

 

[Hoh]

They’re doing amazing things in medicine these days, don’t despair. Sending a calm Mecole Hardman your way. Some folks seem to like positive JuJu but I I think he’d get annoying after 15 minutes. To each their own I suppose.

 

[Beef Ravioli Part 2]

Just reading this now and prayed for your father, your mom, you and the rest of the crew. Will continue!