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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 09:11 AM
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Having spent the last 16 days with my Mom in the CCU at the local hospital, taking midnight drives in my C3 and posting on this forum have been a great stress relief for me. Today she was moved to a regular room and we are hoping for her release soon! Thanks to all for your patience with the newbie.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Glad to hear your Mom's OK........when she's feeling up to it, make sure you take her for a ride!
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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Glad she's on the mend Mick.

Corvettes are magic and the magic is even stronger at night.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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Thanks guys, She was the first person to ride in my car after I got it on the road. On Mothers Day no less! She loved it!
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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Mick, I understand just what you’re talking about. Two years ago my youngest son became critically ill and was in three different hospitals in a four week period. Each one further from home. The last hospital was 150 miles from home. My wife stayed with our son in the hospital and I had to stay at home with our other son because of school. When I was not traveling to see my son in the hospital I would work on my car to keep my mind off of things. I am glad to hear that your mother is doing better.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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you can never have enough good news!! glad your mom is on the mend.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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Thanks for using...sometimes we feel so unused for something so worthy.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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glad to hear your mom is improving. No excuse not to keep taking the Vette out though. I wholeheartedly agree on the Corvette therapy idea too, I take mine out too when I just want ot get my mind off of what ever may be bugging me. Threre's not much a healthy engine singing at 6K rpm though headers and flowmasters can't cure!
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Enjoy each moment with your mom and be thankful you have the vette for diversion. I sometimes drive mine now that it's so hot out early in the morning and it just makes me feel great.

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Glad to hear it and hope she continues to improve.

The stress from that situation can be overwhelming, a diversion is healthy.

Also, the magazines in those waiting room racks are crap! Nothing for the true sports car fan.

You are a good son.
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I'm glad to hear your mom is doing better . I agree , you are a good son !
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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Thanks to all! Looks as if she'll be going home on Monday.

Arkus, nice avatar! KTM guy myself, but dig any old euro stuff.

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Glad to hear your Mom is doing better. I know that when I had radiation last spring it was made bearable by being able to drive my Corvette to the sessions.
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