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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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Spoke to John this morning. All went fairly well with his surgery last Thursday. Hopefully he will be released from the hospital tomorrow some time. I will update this thread as I get info.

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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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John is well and resting at home. You know what they say "There's no place like home." Rest up and feel better, Mack. I'll talk to ya.
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 03:05 PM
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John. Get well soon!
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 03:23 PM
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Get well soon Mackster!!!!
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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John get well... I sure miss seeing....



talk to ya soon
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 05:23 PM
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I say we all go over and get him, and take him to see the SpongeBob Squarepants movie!
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Hey Bob, Can he talk on the phone? Just wondering if I should call.
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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Our thoughts are with you John!!!
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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Mackey good to hear your home. Get well soon buddy ,us RED C-4s still have alot of good miles in us. You still can take a pass in mine anytime you want.
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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Here's to a speedy recovery! Can anyone say what the surgery was for?
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 06:21 AM
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Rob,

Yes he can talk on the phone. Please call him. He is calling me at work at 5 in the morning because he is going stir crazy. Please call him. Thanks.
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I'm Glade () everything turned out A-OK for him !!! I'm just upset about him going to Tenn


JP... I'll give you all the you could ever want (especially lately) until JM starts typing again !!!
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Originally Posted by 1996LT1
I'm Glade () everything turned out A-OK for him !!! I'm just upset about him going to Tenn


JP... I'll give you all the you could ever want (especially lately) until JM starts typing again !!!

Joe your even getting to spell like Mackey "GladE
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