Hobot has COVID 19

[El Mariachi 514]

32 minutes ago, ovb said:

I had a heart episode in 2013 and my insurance co was billed $ 7000.00 by a doctor that I never spoke to or had been seen by when the insurance co refused to pay they came after me and I sent a letter stating I refused to pay for goods and services not received ...Thanks Boomer  Go Hobot.... tougher than a $2.00 steak

Here in Das States?....

[Grrr... 1,672]

12 hours ago, Innocent Bystander said:

Thanks Boomer. 

As a lot of us know, even with great insurance, there are a million costs that are not covered, from commuting and parking to cafeteria meals for family and caregivers at the hospital.  I urge the community to  generously support Hobot in this time of need.  

Want to start a list?

Grab bars for the shower.  Grab bar to get up from the toilet.  Shower/transfer chair.  Walker.  I actually got a holder for my phone because I couldn't hold it well for a while.  May need a ramp depending on his entryway and mobility. I needed a step to get into the car. Etc. Etc. Etc. 

And medical insurance will only pay for some of it. 

[Randorm 928]

14 hours ago, WCB said:

 The ambulance sent a bill for $25,000 (not a typo, not an april fools joke) for the AMBULANCE RIDE because it was "out of network".  What the actual fuck.

America is full of greedy fucking leeches.

Free ambulance here in AUS.  And it works.

Have a family member with no medical insurance carted off in the early hours of the morning, taken to hospital, life saved, total cost ... $ZERO.  Had to stay for a week with COVID-like symptoms, tests etc.

America is so fucked up.  No one cares for their fellow citizens, they just want to make money from them.

[Ed Lada 2,903]

3 minutes ago, Randro said:

America is full of greedy fucking leeches.

Free ambulance here in AUS.  And it works.

Have a family member with no medical insurance carted off in the early hours of the morning, taken to hospital, life saved, total cost ... $ZERO.  Had to stay for a week with COVID-like symptoms, tests etc.

America is so fucked up.  No one cares for their fellow citizens, they just want to make money from them.

Well yeah, that's the core of Amurican exceptionalism.  

[Randorm 928]

1 minute ago, Ed Lada said:

Well yeah, that's the core of Amurican exceptionalism.  

Hey Ed, enjoyed your blog.

I did some of the same shit as you did.  Never liked acid that much, it went on too long.  I lost some good friends then as well.

[El Mariachi 514]

1 hour ago, Randro said:

Hey Ed, enjoyed your blog.

I did some of the same shit as you did.  Never liked acid that much, it went on too long.  I lost some good friends then as well.

The biggest problem with acid.....is that it doesn't come with an OFF switch....

[Ed Lada 2,903]

2 hours ago, El Mariachi said:

The biggest problem with acid.....is that it doesn't come with an OFF switch....

If only!   

[Innocent Bystander 960]

9 hours ago, Grrr... said:

Want to start a list?

Grab bars for the shower.  Grab bar to get up from the toilet.  Shower/transfer chair.  Walker.  I actually got a holder for my phone because I couldn't hold it well for a while.  May need a ramp depending on his entryway and mobility. I needed a step to get into the car. Etc. Etc. Etc. 

And medical insurance will only pay for some of it. 

Exactly. I needed extensive treatment and surgery from a specialty cancer center in Manhattan. Insurance covered it all without an issue. Except for travel there, a place to stay for me and family, restaurant meals, etc. “hospital rate” hotel rooms in midtown ran $250-350/night and didn’t qualify as medical expenses, etc. The hospital does what it can to help find affordable accommodations but that is not much in Manhattan. Add in SWMBO taking Family Leave time off without pay for a lot of it.  Our employers did set us up for mostly remote work and that helped.  I’m told some of my “emails while on pain meds” were pretty classic. 
 

Bottom line is that any of us who have dealt with major medical issues can point to plenty of uncovered and unexpected expenses. Hobot has given us a lot of his time and energy. The least we can do is support him. 

[Grande Mastere Dreade 2,378]

14 hours ago, Grrr... said:

Want to start a list?

Grab bars for the shower.  Grab bar to get up from the toilet.  Shower/transfer chair.  Walker.  I actually got a holder for my phone because I couldn't hold it well for a while.  May need a ramp depending on his entryway and mobility. I needed a step to get into the car. Etc. Etc. Etc. 

And medical insurance will only pay for some of it. 

i got a bunch of those suction cup grab bars, need a flat surface and they work well , it's good to test their hold before using..   it also can help the missus when in the shower together

 

 

[P_Wop 2,054]

My doctor recommended at my age I install a bar in my shower.  Good idea, I said, but how do you keep the ice cold?

Best wishes to H & H.

[Point Break 2,952]

Just now, P_Wop said:

My doctor recommended I install a bar in my shower.  Good idea, I said, but how do you keep the ice cold?

Best wishes to H & H.

Just a piece of advice....this isn't what my Doctor meant..........never mind how I know..........

[Shortforbob 2,315]

18 hours ago, Randro said:

America is full of greedy fucking leeches.

Free ambulance here in AUS.  And it works.

Have a family member with no medical insurance carted off in the early hours of the morning, taken to hospital, life saved, total cost ... $ZERO.  Had to stay for a week with COVID-like symptoms, tests etc.

America is so fucked up.  No one cares for their fellow citizens, they just want to make money from them.

That's not entirely correct. Ambulance is free if you have a health care card (for pensioners, students and welfare recipients) or you've paid abt $50 per year Ambulance insurance to the Organization.

I got taken to the Hosp couple of months ago. Cost me $1200 for a 4km trip.

Thank's for reminding me to pay that 50 bucks

I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 months ago.

I had to pay for the mamogram, Ultrasound  initial Specialist consultation and biopsy because it was done in a private facility within 3 days of discovery.

I have no private health insurance.

out of pocket cost? abt $800 total

Then whoosh. off to public hosp for surgery one week later. (Surgery done by the same private specialist)

One isotope insertion, radiological images ,surgery, anesthetic, theatre and overnight stay. Biopsy, daily radiotherapy for 3 weeks, 6 specialist reviews and ongoing specialist follow up for the next 5 years.

Cost to me?

Zero. (I even get fixed price parking at the Hospital for daily treatments, it would be free if I were a pensioner or other low income recipient)

 

(The cancer is managed for now, small invasive grade 1)

 

[chester 785]

all The best to you @Shortforbob

[Shortforbob 2,315]

On 4/2/2021 at 3:30 AM, MisterMoon said:

A good friend had a head injury and had to take a helicopter ride from eastern Oregon to a trauma center in Portland. $100,000 bill and his insurance would cover about $5000. He was able to negotiate it down and got his insurance to cover more, but damn, what a racket. Ambulance companies are pretty despicable. 

Ambulance companies?

There's your problem.

Ours are Not for Profits all under one umbrella org.

Membership $48 PA

without that.

It can still cost you a few thousand if you have to get Airlifted.

or $1800 if you're outside the Metro area but most people pay 

[Rushman 240]

1 hour ago, Shortforbob said:

Ambulance companies?

There's your problem.

Ours are Not for Profits all under one umbrella org.

Membership $48 PA

without that.

It can still cost you a few thousand if you have to get Airlifted.

or $1800 if you're outside the Metro area but most people pay 

I need to join up but my Google fu hasn’t found where to sign up

Do you have a link?

[Shortforbob 2,315]

2 minutes ago, Rushman said:

I need to join up but my Google fu hasn’t found where to sign up

Do you have a link?

sure

It also covers you interstate.

https://membership.ambulance.vic.gov.au/

[Ukuri 28]

1 hour ago, Shortforbob said:

Ambulance companies?

There's your problem.

Ours are Not for Profits all under one umbrella org.

Membership $48 PA

without that.

It can still cost you a few thousand if you have to get Airlifted.

or $1800 if you're outside the Metro area but most people pay 

Move to the Sunshine State. 

Thanks to LB's second best mate, P Beattie, ambulance is fully government funded. Why don't you have a chat to Dan?

[Shortforbob 2,315]

5 minutes ago, Ukuri said:

Move to the Sunshine State. 

Thanks to LB's second best mate, P Beattie, ambulance is fully government funded. Why don't you have a chat to Dan?

At $250 for five years I can't be bothered

[Randorm 928]

3 hours ago, Shortforbob said:

I got taken to the Hosp couple of months ago. Cost me $1200 for a 4km trip.

You live in the wrong State!

Interstate Ambulance Treatment and Transport Information for Queensland Residents

Individuals whose principal place of residence is Queensland, and their dependents (including individuals who are under 25 years of age and a full-time student at an education institution), are automatically covered for emergency pre-hospital ambulance treatment and transport Australia-wide.

 

[Shortforbob 2,315]

3 minutes ago, Randro said:

You live in the wrong State!

 

 

No, I should have renewed my ambulance subscription. 

[Ukuri 28]

2 hours ago, Shortforbob said:

No, I should have renewed my ambulance subscription. 

No, you should agitate to get Dan Andrews to implement the same or a similar system in your state, which was the implied suggestion in my previous missive.

[Zonker 2,985]

In BC we pay $80 for an ambulance (ground or air). If visiting other parts of Canada expect a bill for a few hundred to several hundred dollars. 

I had ass cancer which was finally diagnosed in early 2019. Did oral chemo/radiation, followed by removal of rectum surgery in fall 2019. Lots of CAT scans, colonscopies, dr. visits. More fingers up my ass than an inexpensive sex worker. More IV chemo Dec 2019/Jan 2020. "Reversal" surgery in July 2020 during the pandemic lull (got rid of the colostomy bag yay). IV port in shoulder so they could put in IV's easier. Minor day surgery to remove IV port. Lots of follow-up blood tests every 3 months and annual CAT scan.

Cost: about $24 for 2 enema kits before 2 of the colonscopies. $8 for some dry shampoo when I was in the hospital for 11 days and couldn't shower. Maybe $60 for the first batch of oral chemo drugs. The IV drugs were covered since it was in-patient. A few bucks for parking for my wife when she visited most days. 

 

 

[Ease the sheet. 1,466]

18 minutes ago, Ukuri said:

No, you should agitate to get Dan Andrews to implement the same or a similar system in your state, which was the implied suggestion in my previous missive.

Previously in Victoria, ambulance cover was a perk of union membership.

The conservatives didn't like that so changed it.

They then halved the cost of ambulance cover.

 

[Ease the sheet. 1,466]

3 minutes ago, Zonker said:

In BC we pay $80 for an ambulance (ground or air). If visiting other parts of Canada expect a bill for a few hundred to several hundred dollars. 

I had ass cancer which was finally diagnosed in early 2019. Did oral chemo/radiation, followed by removal of rectum surgery in fall 2019. Lots of CAT scans, colonscopies, dr. visits. More fingers up my ass than an inexpensive sex worker. More IV chemo Dec 2019/Jan 2020. "Reversal" surgery in July 2020 during the pandemic lull (got rid of the colostomy bag yay). IV port in shoulder so they could put in IV's easier. Minor day surgery to remove IV port. Lots of follow-up blood tests every 3 months and annual CAT scan.

Cost: about $24 for 2 enema kits before 2 of the colonscopies. $8 for some dry shampoo when I was in the hospital for 11 days and couldn't shower. Maybe $60 for the first batch of oral chemo drugs. The IV drugs were covered since it was in-patient. A few bucks for parking for my wife when she visited most days. 

 

 

I'm told the average health care professionals hand size is inversely proportional to the patients out of pocket expenses.

 

[Shortforbob 2,315]

56 minutes ago, Ukuri said:

No, you should agitate to get Dan Andrews to implement the same or a similar system in your state, which was the implied suggestion in my previous missive.

I tell you what.

I'll do that if you agitate Anna to introduce daylight savings to Queensland. It really doesn't fade the curtains or upset the cows.

[Ukuri 28]

28 minutes ago, Shortforbob said:

I tell you what.

I'll do that if you agitate Anna to introduce daylight savings to Queensland. It really doesn't fade the curtains or upset the cows.

Here we go again!

A stupid suggestion from another Mexican who is obviously completely ignorant of why "day-light" saving, although great in Hobart, very good in Melbourne, good in Sydney and even OK in Byron Bay, is totally inappropriate for the state of Queensland.

Educate yourself. Slip down to your local library, you've probably even got your own key, and find a nice map of Queensland. 

Draw a vertical line through Cairns and see how much of Queensland lies to the West of said line. Whilst doing so note the longitude of Cairns, Brisbane, Byron Bay and anywhere else that is of interest. Using a pencil and paper work out how many minutes (of time not longitude) difference between the aforementioned cities.

Go to the Microfiche reader and get copies of the Hobart Mercury, The Age, SMH, Courier Mail and whatever is the Cairns daily. 

Look up the Sunrise and Sunset times in each. Notice a pattern? If the pattern is eluding you try looking up the times for Nauru and Anchorage. 

You're welcome.

P.S. I'm from Sydney and appreciate the benefits of daylight saving, but only where appropriate.

P.P.S I will leave it at that as I really don't want to take away from the intent of this thread.

 

[Shortforbob 2,315]

How to trigger a Qld'er 101.

[Snore 265]

@boomer have you heard any updates from Hope? 
 

thanks

[alphafb552 545]

31 minutes ago, Snore said:

@boomer have you heard any updates from Hope? 
 

thanks

Was just thinking to post something to get back to the subject! Thread drift is all nice and good, but we need to keep an eye on our esteemed Hobot...

[IStream 2,462]

3 hours ago, alphafb552 said:

Was just thinking to post something to get back to the subject! Thread drift is all nice and good, but we need to keep an eye on our esteemed Hobot...

This thread is not at all unlike sitting for days in a hospital waiting room, waiting for news about a loved one.

[SloopJonB 8,811]

44 minutes ago, IStream said:

This thread is not at all unlike sitting for days in a hospital waiting room, waiting for news about a loved one.

But it's less boring.

[Ishmael 6,640]

41 minutes ago, SloopJonB said:

1 hour ago, IStream said:

This thread is not at all unlike sitting for days in a hospital waiting room, waiting for news about a loved one.

But it's less boring.

And I can read it. Very patchy - or no - internet access in our hospitals.

[Blue Crab 1,165]

6 minutes ago, Ishmael said:

And I can read it. Very patchy - or no - internet access in our hospitals.

WOT!? In 'Merica we gots access in everywhere that's not flyover country. 

[DA-WOODY 1,058]

On 4/1/2021 at 11:09 PM, Randro said:

America is full of greedy fucking leeches.

Free ambulance here in AUS.  And it works.

Have a family member with no medical insurance carted off in the early hours of the morning, taken to hospital, life saved, total cost ... $ZERO.  Had to stay for a week with COVID-like symptoms, tests etc.

America is so fucked up.  No one cares for their fellow citizens, they just want to make money from them.

you get ALL THAT here if you are homeless (drug addict/mentally ill)  or illegal or incarcerated ... just No Help on Chronic Problems

Home-Owning Working Stiff  ... Pay or DIE !!!

 

[Mrleft8 2,528]

1 hour ago, SloopJonB said:

But it's less boring.

Dancing girls even!

 

[boomer 1,128]

7 hours ago, Snore said:

@boomer have you heard any updates from Hope? 
 

thanks

My wife keeps asking me the same thing. No I haven't heard a word from her since relaying the link for starting the funding several days ago. I know she started doing full time at work this past week, so I'm giving her time and space right now.

I would like to get the funding going sooner then later.

In the meantime while we wait....

 

[Willin' 972]

40 minutes ago, Mrleft8 said:

Dancing girls even!

 

Uff Da!!!! I hadda watch that twice!  The blonde, second from the left at the start got my attention. She gots moves!

 

[boomer 1,128]

10 minutes ago, Willin' said:

Uff Da!!!! I hadda watch that twice!  The blonde, second from the left at the start got my attention. She gots moves!

 

Ok - I just had to watch twice as well, to watch that blonde as well as the blonde who caught my attention.

I thought the blonde on the right in the opening with the pony-tail put more into her moves, was more expressive, and her butt is Oh là là ! - in a pleasurable way...

[El Mariachi 514]

1 hour ago, Mrleft8 said:

Dancing girls even!

 

Gawd, to be 24 again.....for about 3 hours & 52 minutes....

[Dorado 707]

3 hours ago, El Mariachi said:

Gawd, to be 24 again.....for about 3 hours & 52 minutes....

If you experience being 24 again for over four hours, call your doctor immediately

[Willin' 972]

3 hours ago, El Mariachi said:

Gawd, to be 24 again.....for about 3 hours & 52 minutes....

Or just five minutes. I'm not greedy.

 

[Snaggletooth 3,384]

Just now, Willin' said:

3 hours ago, El Mariachi said:

Gawd, to be 24 again.....for about 3 hours & 52 minutes....

Or just five minutes. I'm not greedy.

Yeah uddestoode, butte theire cane be travelle time invollved hearre.......                   

[Willin' 972]

To be clear... I'm only watching this in support of Hobot. I'm pumping for ya, Bro!

[Snaggletooth 3,384]

We alle pulleng foire Hoboto, juste to be cleare............                 

[El Mariachi 514]

I can multi-task quite well, thank you. Just ask the callouses on my right hand....

[Mrleft8 2,528]

nothing like a little Swedish fish to perk a man right back up!

[Ease the sheet. 1,466]

6 hours ago, El Mariachi said:

I can multi-task quite well, thank you. Just ask the callouses on my right hand....

And how is your boyfriend?

[Ed Lada 2,903]

9 hours ago, El Mariachi said:

I can multi-task quite well, thank you. Just ask the callouses on my right hand....

TMI señor Booth.

[PurpleOnion 142]

My girlfriend kept yammering about how women were so much better at multitasking.

I told her to shut up and sit down.

She couldn't do either let alone both at the same time.

-From Jimmy Carr although I'm sure he told it better

[billy backstay 1,033]

10 hours ago, Ease the sheet. said:

And how is your boyfriend?

 

Mary Palm and her five friends???

[billy backstay 1,033]

Any update on Hobot's Covid-19 battle?  We are all pulling for you M8!!

[Windward 422]

42 minutes ago, billy backstay said:

Any update on Hobot's Covid-19 battle?  We are all pulling for you M8!!

Gave you a like, just to spread good vibes and get you to 1000 likes.

[billy backstay 1,033]

Just now, Windward said:

Gave you a like, just to spread good vibes and get you to 1000 likes.

 

Back at ya, M8! 

[Cal20sailor 2,516]

8 hours ago, Ed Lada said:

TMI señor Booth.

Actually, not enough information.  Was he alone?

[Ed Lada 2,903]

1 minute ago, Cal20sailor said:

Actually, not enough information.  Was he alone?

I think in a case like this, the best policy is to let sleeping dogs lie as it were.  Wiener dogs or whatever.

[El Mariachi 514]

56 minutes ago, Ed Lada said:

I think in a case like this, the best policy is to let sleeping dogs lie as it were.  Wiener dogs or whatever.

Nope.....still gots some gas left in this 64 y/old fuel tank......

[Snaggletooth 3,384]

3 minutes ago, El Mariachi said:

2 hours ago, Ed Lada said:

I think in a case like this, the best policy is to let sleeping dogs lie as it were.  Wiener dogs or whatever.

Nope.....still gots some gas left in this 64 y/old fuel tank......

I thicke Ed appressiattes that, he juste wointe wacke you up when you fall asleepe at the wheelle.......           

[Bump-n-Grind 1,005]

3 hours ago, Windward said:

Gave you a like, just to spread good vibes and get you to 1000 likes.

yeah that

 

any news?

[boomer 1,128]

Still no word - the last we heard several days ago was that he was off the ventilator, and they removed the intubater, and that he was slowly improving. 

[Mid 3,162]

16 minutes ago, boomer said:

Still no word

we'll go with no news is good news

[Snore 265]

1 hour ago, boomer said:

Still no word - the last we heard several days ago was that he was off the ventilator, and they removed the intubater, and that he was slowly improving. 

I think I speak for many here when I hope and pray for a good outcome.  

 

But if he has been off the ventilator and not no longer intubated for several days- it is officially time for him to get his ass back work on the random pic thread.  We have been denied our pic fix for some time.   We may have to take disciplinary action!!!   Although he may be into that.

 

[Snaggletooth 3,384]

1 minute ago, Snore said:

I think I speak for many here when I hope and pray for a good outcome.  

 

But if he has been off the ventilator and not no longer intubated for several days- it is officially time for him to get his ass back work on the random pic thread.  We have been denied our pic fix for some time.   We may have to take disciplinary action!!!   Although he may be into that.

 

#meto.....                     

[Sidecar 972]

13 minutes ago, Snore said:

I think I speak for many here when I hope and pray for a good outcome.

^^^^ This.

[PurpleOnion 142]

1 hour ago, Snore said:

I think I speak for many here when I hope and pray for a good outcome.  

 

But if he has been off the ventilator and not no longer intubated for several days- it is officially time for him to get his ass back work on the random pic thread.  We have been denied our pic fix for some time.   We may have to take disciplinary action!!!   Although he may be into that.

 

And all this time I thought we wanted him to be healthy and safe because we appreciate all he's done for us and, those that know him directly, appreciate him for the great person I'm 99.99% sure he is.

I'll gladly support a full recovery without any more pics and I'll gladly contribute to supporting his care.

I know you all are are trying to support him and encourage his return, but your words sound like those of a prior boss: I don't care that you billed 2,800 hours last year, I pay bonuses based on potential for this year and I don't see you billing more than 2040 this year.

 

[Mike in Seattle 139]

umm, we started with "git off yer ass"  early on pg1

mine's on pg2, and others sprinkled about, here & there.

 

It's what we do for our friends,

 

, when we aren't throwing bricks.

 

Go the H&H !

 

[VWAP 1,062]

1 hour ago, PurpleOnion said:

 

I'll gladly support a full recovery without any more pics and I'll gladly contribute to supporting his care.

 

 

If he wants to ease back in here I offer my services and will post lots o  pics to take the load off him till he fully recovers and is back up to speed.

[Shortforbob 2,315]

1 hour ago, PurpleOnion said:

And all this time I thought we wanted him to be healthy and safe because we appreciate all he's done for us and, those that know him directly, appreciate him for the great person I'm 99.99% sure he is.

I'll gladly support a full recovery without any more pics and I'll gladly contribute to supporting his care.

I know you all are are trying to support him and encourage his return, but your words sound like those of a prior boss: I don't care that you billed 2,800 hours last year, I pay bonuses based on potential for this year and I don't see you billing more than 2040 this year.

 

I suspect Snore was being funny. 

Maybe there should be a pink. "just kidding" font

[Snore 265]

9 hours ago, PurpleOnion said:

And all this time I thought we wanted him to be healthy and safe because we appreciate all he's done for us and, those that know him directly, appreciate him for the great person I'm 99.99% sure he is.

I'll gladly support a full recovery without any more pics and I'll gladly contribute to supporting his care.

I know you all are are trying to support him and encourage his return, but your words sound like those of a prior boss: I don't care that you billed 2,800 hours last year, I pay bonuses based on potential for this year and I don't see you billing more than 2040 this year.

 

Fucking WOW!

 

For any of those I may have offended- especially the ONE guy in NYC who is !@#$ sensitive.  I apologize from the depths of my Bronx born and raised heart.   I am sure you can envision my body language...

 

To those who saw it as the banter that is common on SA-- thank you.

 

 

 

 

[Blue Crab 1,165]

8 minutes ago, Snore said:

Fucking WOW!

For any of those I may have offended- especially the ONE guy in NYC who is !@#$ sensitive.  I apologize from the depths of my Bronx born and raised heart.   I am sure you can envision my body language...

To those who saw it as the banter that is common on SA-- thank you.

Which was all of us save one. 

[Mike in Seattle 139]

white fone for purple & meli in Political

 

Booms;

git up off yer ass  and see if there's anything new.

[boomer 1,128]

I do all I can Mike, and can only wait for Hope to call, after I text her.

Hope finally called a few minutes ago. Hobot's blood pressure fell last night, and they had to find out why and what was causing the blood pressure to fall. They gave him two units of blood to bring the blood pressure up. They found two stress ulcers that we're causing the blood loss, but didn't say where, but possibly his stomach. They've got him hooked up to a third unit of blood right now.

When this came down last night, they brought in all the specialist doctors, doing what they could do to determine the blood loss. They scoped him to find the ulcers - my wife says they can and probably scoped him from either end. Hobot has been on oxygen since off the ventilator and intubation, and had him down to 10% oxygen last night, but that has been brought up to 30 and then 40% since. He's constantly being monitored by nurses, and doctors are on standby in case he goes into distress again.

They also just put him on the ventilator again. My wife says putting him on a ventilator actually puts him into more stress, and can stress the ulcers, and may continue to need more units of blood till he can handle breathing on his own.

Hobot was weened off the sedatives and was finally communicating yesterday afternoon, and asked about my wife and I, and right after that in the same breath , the sailors on Sailing Anarchy. The next thing Mark asked Hope about, what they were going to use for money. She told him not to worry about it now.

I also discussed with Hope about getting the ball rolling on the 'Gofundme'. She has to set up another account or take the monies in through her account. She can't use his only account, his business account, because they're gonna shut it down as soon as customers pay off and close their accounts with him. I told Hope we need to set this up sooner, rather then later - today if possible.

Doing all I can to keep you all informed sailors - when I find out, I tell you as soon as I can type a message.

I find out anything and I let you all know immediately, even if I have to pull over and text while driving. 

Believe me his caregivers want Hobot to get better, and are doing any and everything to accomplish that.

Please stay positive for Hobot. He's under as good of care as possible.

[Gangbusters 142]

Thanks for the update Boomer. 

[Charlie Foxtrot 326]

If he's asking about us, he's got his priorities completely bum-fuzzled.  Himself, his daughters, Hope, Boomer and Ms. Boom, friends and family matter most; fergetzboutuz.  

Except for knowing we're all pulling for him, HARD.  Go The Hobot!  Kick its adze!

[F_L 52]

I'm in for a donation. I can't think of a better place for some of my COVID stimulus fund.

[Mike in Seattle 139]

16 minutes ago, boomer said:

I do all I can Mike, and can only wait for Hope to call, after I text her.

All good, Booms, 

, umm didn't mean to sound like I was growling at your esteemed self.

,  started a growling thd in PA,

 

GO the H&H 

 

 

[boomer 1,128]

Quite alright Mike - I understand that you and everyone else here is concerned.

Hobot's life is intertwined with his daughters, Hope, sailing and Sailing Anarchy and all the sailors on SA, since shortly after it's inception. Hobot really does care about SA and the sailors of SA.

[Ed Lada 2,903]

5 hours ago, Snore said:

I apologize from the depths of my Bronx born and raised heart.

No need top apologize, the quote above explains it all.

Ya woulda thunk a fellow New Yorker would have realized the same.

[Ed Lada 2,903]

Thanks for everything you are doing Boomer. 

Go the Hobot!

[Snaggletooth 3,384]

2 minutes ago, Ed Lada said:

5 hours ago, Snore said:

I apologize from the depths of my Bronx born and raised heart.

No need top apologize, the quote above explains it all.

Ya woulda thunk a fellow New Yorker would have realized the same.

Adgreede, butte alls o thick the appologies in purpelle fonte ist funney to..............                 

[boomer 1,128]

Hope just called again for another quick update.

Hobot's condition has been stabilized. They gave him drugs to stem the bleeding and to protect the ulcers from further - and the bleeding stopped. They put four units of blood in him now, and have a fifth unit hanging and ready just in case. They hope to get him back off the ventilator by tonight or tomorrow morning. They expressed confidence that he will get through this. Stay positive sailors.

[Mike in Seattle 139]

Thanks, Booms.

OK, you can sit back down for a few,, 

[mad 3,959]

On 3/28/2021 at 11:12 PM, El Mariachi said:

Bottled? Or boxed?....

Might have to be boxed for a volume supply, some dopey pricks decided to fuck up the supply chain from Europe.

[mad 3,959]

On 3/29/2021 at 12:22 AM, Ishmael said:

Whatever you had for breakfast, assuming you didn't finish the bottle.

Rum???? 

It was a heavy night. 

[b green 33]

Good news, best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery

[PurpleOnion 142]

6 hours ago, Snore said:

Fucking WOW!

 

For any of those I may have offended- especially the ONE guy in NYC who is !@#$ sensitive.  I apologize from the depths of my Bronx born and raised heart.   I am sure you can envision my body language...

 

To those who saw it as the banter that is common on SA-- thank you.

 

 

 

 

and I'll apologize for being a douche.  I shouldn't have written that.  I'm sorry.

[Mike in Seattle 139]

Purple, we are all really tense about Hobot and Hope.

At the same time, we are a  really "Strange" group of personalities, and it can take a while to understand.

 

I'm thinking that "git up off yer ass" will mean as much to them

as the other "normal" well wishes.

 

, or I could be completely fulla shitte

 

 

[DA-WOODY 1,058]

16 hours ago, VWAP said:

If he wants to ease back in here I offer my services and will post lots o  pics to take the load off him till he fully recovers and is back up to speed.

Nooooooooooooooooo