 Dixie
#134337
07/29/2013 9:50 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,655
wapitirod
OP
Shootist
|
|
OP
Shootist
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,655 |
Hey guys just wanted to let you know I've had to close the business again but this time may be for good. My health is deteriorating much faster than expected and I've received some new diagnosis and they are still trying to figure out the neurological issues affecting my memory and causing tremors.
I will still do little things like action work and some refinishing so if you need those things just shoot me a pm or email. I'm referring all my other work to Jack Huntington and he'll be finishing the big jobs I have on hand. The docs just figure it's time to spend less time worrying about my business and concentrate on dealing with my failing health.
I've done work for a lot of you guys and I thank you for the opportunity to do so and if there is ever a problem or if you have some light work to do let me know and I'll take care of it.
I hope you all have a great hunting season and I look forward to seeing your post on how you do.
Sincerely,
Rod
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. John Wayne-The Shootist
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: wapitirod]
#134340
07/29/2013 11:09 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 9,836
Whitworth
Shootist
|
|
Shootist
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 9,836 |
Sorry to hear this, Rod. Your doctors are right, you should concentrate on getting better. Business can wait. Hang in there, man.
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: wapitirod]
#134347
07/29/2013 2:41 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 9,608
s4s4u
Shootist
|
|
Shootist
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 9,608 |
Damn, Rod, hate to hear this. I wish you the best and hope you get mended up so you can enjoy your life. God bless.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: s4s4u]
#134350
07/29/2013 3:18 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,101
Bearbait in NM
old hand
|
|
old hand
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,101 |
From the little I have gotten to know you, it is obvious you are too cantankerous to throw in the towel. Perhaps the doc is right, focus your energy on the correct fight.
Craig
Northern born and Southern bred
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: Bearbait in NM]
#134353
07/29/2013 4:27 PM
|
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 2,502
reflex264
Gun Slinger
|
|
Gun Slinger
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 2,502 |
man thats rough. Best wishes in your fight for your health. reflex264
"A quiet hit in the right place is better than a loud miss in the wrong place followed by 10 more shots on the run"
I was a handgun hunter, when handgun wasn't cool.....
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: reflex264]
#134354
07/29/2013 5:35 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,655
wapitirod
OP
Shootist
|
|
OP
Shootist
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,655 |
Thanks guys I really appreciate the comments. It's kind of like having a leaky boat, keeps getting new holes punched in it until the flooding overwhelms the pumps and your only choice is beach it or sink. That's where my health is now so I'm trying to just relax and enjoy doing the things that make me happy such as hunting because one thing this has taught me is nothing says you'll be able to do it forever. I've never taken an Elk or Mulie with a recurve so that's my bucket list for this year and then I'll hunt bear and cougar with my revolvers while helping my wife get her buck and bull during firearms season.
Next year lord willing I'm going to hunt Antelope with a muzzle loader since I've never used a smoke pole to take an animal and I've only taken one goat. I think if I can just get back some of my physical conditioning it will help a lot, it won't fix all the issues but it will at least make it easier to cope. Right now I'm not healing well and pain management is a bear since I've had so many surgeries so close together and now with other stuff thrown in on top it makes getting rid of the extra pounds that much tougher.
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. John Wayne-The Shootist
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: wapitirod]
#134355
07/29/2013 5:58 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,276
cfish2
Pooh-Bah
|
|
Pooh-Bah
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,276 |
Rod, get yourself well so you can take that road trip. The fish are biting.
Life Member NAHC
HHI Member #7149
NRA Member
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: cfish2]
#134356
07/29/2013 6:08 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 349
240
enthusiast
|
|
enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 349 |
Rod,
Sorry to hear your out of commision for a bit, rest up & let the doctors do their thing, ... and before you know it, you will posting pics on the Braggin Board again!
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: 240]
#134357
07/29/2013 6:25 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,757
cottonstalk
Pooh-Bah
|
|
Pooh-Bah
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,757 |
Hate to hear it Rod,get yourself well
"If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence,try orderin' someone else's dog around" unknown cowboy
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: cottonstalk]
#134360
07/29/2013 7:52 PM
|
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 408
Seasons44
addict
|
|
addict
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 408 |
Sorry to hear this Rod, Get well and take care of yourself
Simple, Elegant, but always Approachable
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: Seasons44]
#134364
07/30/2013 12:41 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,963
KRal
Shootist
|
|
Shootist
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,963 |
Sorry to hear, Rod. You really had a promising future with your new business and most of all, you loved what you did. Don't give up and have faith in your docs; maybe they'll get you back on track. We'll keep you in our prayers.
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: KRal]
#134365
07/30/2013 2:05 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 300
rickiesrevenge
enthusiast
|
|
enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 300 |
Sorry to hear. I don't live too far from you now, so if you need any help let me know.
Aaron
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: rickiesrevenge]
#134370
07/30/2013 12:39 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 750
bluecow
old hand
|
|
old hand
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 750 |
your in our prayers! hang in there
Everything before "but" is B.S.
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: bluecow]
#134386
07/31/2013 12:48 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 214
chas3stix
enthusiast
|
|
enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 214 |
Will keep your health concerns in our prayers.
NRA Benefactor life Member
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: chas3stix]
#134387
07/31/2013 1:38 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,625
Raptortrapper
Shooting Master
|
|
Shooting Master
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,625 |
A lot of people are like a slinky: Not much fun till you push them down the stairs!
Lifetime Member of the NRA! Wish I'd a done it sooner.
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: Raptortrapper]
#134389
07/31/2013 3:17 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,155
Gregg Richter
Distinguished Expert
|
|
Distinguished Expert
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,155 |
Wow Rod, I haven't been on here much lately; super busy summer. But something told me to sign in today. I wish you the best and will put you in my prayers. I will also pray for your family; it must be very hard on them too.
Gregg
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: Gregg Richter]
#134411
08/01/2013 11:47 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 9,715
jamesfromjersey
Shootist
|
|
Shootist
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 9,715 |
Life member-NRA-SCI
Member-HHI #2900-HHASA #067
Colt-Ruger-Freedom Arms-and S&W Collector Assoc.s
"I have more guns then I need but not as many as I want" "Handgun hunters HAVE to be good"
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: jamesfromjersey]
#134427
08/02/2013 4:09 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 566
mike.44
addict
|
|
addict
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 566 |
Rod, you are in my prayers. You, Sir, are a class act. Last year you took time to e-mail me pictures for doing some work on a Ruger. I really appreciate that. Now, it is time for you to spend some time doing the things YOU want to do. Now is the time.
Last edited by mike.44; 08/02/2013 4:09 AM. Reason: typo
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: mike.44]
#134429
08/02/2013 5:00 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,655
wapitirod
OP
Shootist
|
|
OP
Shootist
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,655 |
Thanks again to all of you and Mike I'll still help any of you I can with advice and instructions and like I said I'll still do some light stuff like action jobs and such.
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. John Wayne-The Shootist
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: wapitirod]
#134468
08/04/2013 2:55 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 976
doc with a glock
old hand
|
|
old hand
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 976 |
Rod,
Sorry to hear about this. Take care, do what you must, and trust in the Lord! It always works out; however, not usually like we plan.
Doc
|
|
|
|
Re: Dixie
[Re: doc with a glock]
#134469
08/04/2013 3:31 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 9
chuck m
stranger
|
|
stranger
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 9 |
Rod, sorry to hear of you health problems. Take your time and recover. My 44 SBH you did for me is calling for a mate.
My prayers are sent for you and your family.
chuck m
|
|
|
|
|
1 registered members (Okie Hunter),
48
guests, and 2
spiders. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
