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Old 05-11-2005, 06:11 PM   #1
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Bill Athey?

Anyone talked to him lately? I heard he had been under the weather in the hospital. Kerry
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Old 05-11-2005, 08:51 PM   #2
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hi Kerry, Yes Have been in the Hospital since April 5, got out yesterday. I had a stroke. put me down for a while. paralized my LH side for a while, but I am back and moving pretty good, much slower. but moving, please be patient with any orders and Questions Thamks to all.
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Old 05-11-2005, 08:53 PM   #3
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glad to here your still kickin, even if it is a little slower
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Old 05-11-2005, 09:46 PM   #4
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Glad your back up and around Bill. Take care so you stick around along time.
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Old 05-11-2005, 09:47 PM   #5
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Old 05-11-2005, 09:51 PM   #6
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Bill, we've been asking and concerned for you for a few weeks now. I hope your recovery goes well. It's good to see a post from you!

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Old 05-11-2005, 09:54 PM   #7
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Bill, glad to hear your up and around, hope recovery goes well. Your a great asset to the board and a super guy. Take care, Randy
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Old 05-11-2005, 10:10 PM   #8
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What they all said, welcome back Bill...........Jerry
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Old 05-11-2005, 10:20 PM   #9
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Welcome back Bill

Glad to hear you're back on line. Stroke's can be a -PITA etc. Take your time getting back into the swing of things--we can wait!!
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Old 05-11-2005, 10:47 PM   #10
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good to hear you are better...you going to be able to make it down to Pocahontas State Park on June 11?

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Old 05-11-2005, 10:48 PM   #11
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Welcome back! Get well soon.
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Old 05-11-2005, 10:53 PM   #12
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good to hear your ok!
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Old 05-11-2005, 10:54 PM   #13
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Old 05-11-2005, 10:57 PM   #14
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Bill, Glad to hear your up and about again. Take it slow and easy and give your self time to recover.
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Old 05-11-2005, 11:08 PM   #15
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Thanks guys, nick I plan on making it down , ALSO PLAN ON BEING AT pigeon forge this weekend. so we will see you alll down if any of you are planning the trip
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Old 05-11-2005, 11:41 PM   #16
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Welcome back Bill, you had us worried!
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Old 05-11-2005, 11:43 PM   #17
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Don't over do it, a stroke is nothing to screw with.

That said, i'm glad your OK and hope you make a complete recovery.
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Old 05-12-2005, 07:23 AM   #18
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Thanks guys, nick I plan on making it down , ALSO PLAN ON BEING AT pigeon forge this weekend. so we will see you alll down if any of you are planning the trip
Just take it easy for crying out loud!! Glad to have you back Bill.
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Old 05-12-2005, 07:38 AM   #19
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Glad to here you are well,Bill.Good luck on your recovery.
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