Off to see the Doc this AM. Back in a couple of hours.

Bill Martino

Bill Martino

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Got to go see the Doc for routine check this AM. Any takers on the deals will get email back as soon as I get back. Stay tuned and see you in a couple.
 
Got an OK. Scheduled for the routine two year after surgery treadmill test with glow in the dark injection into blood to see how bypass veins are faring. Doc said if I didn't quit smoking he'd probably have to do more repair work. I told him to sharpen his scalpel.
 
...I'm sorry Uncle Bill :( no cartoons.
Your health is important to the forumites.
Please stop smoking.
 
Today I took my son (20 years) and mother in law (76) to the dermatologist for checkups... they both wound up having moles cut off their backs. Now, my sister-in-law (age 49) died two years ago from melanoma so it was an easy choice to make today: Get the D*mned things off!

As I mentioned to Manoucher in another thread, a couple of weeks ago my brother in law (also age 49) died. His heart sort of slowed down and stopped while he was napping, but it didn't help that he smoked. So I don't know what to say, other than it sure does leave a giant hole in the hearts of those around when somebody dies. I told my wife if *she* dies at 49 I'll kick her carcass out to the curb and leave it, enough is enough!

Tell you what, Bill, you agree to give up the ciggies for a pipe and I will send you a pipe, tobacco and a lighter. Its the route I took once and it worked out real well. I mean, smoking isn't healthy but it is gratifying and a pipe cuts down the number of smokes just because it requires more preparation. On the other hand, a pipe smells good and gives one h*ll of a fine smoke! Its a good deal, take it.

best wishes
Stephen
 
You're good guys all and I appreciate the concern.

Here's my theory. We die when our number is up -- not before, not after. Some of you combat vets will understand. I've had my chances, especially working in experimental flight test where four of my coworkers met their end in two years, but my number wasn't up and evidently still isn't. We can't control our death day but what we can control is our life quality while we're here -- at least to a degree. The smoking isn't going to kill me but it might help contribute to another bypass which is the price I have to pay.

My Dad, Frank, who I'll be visiting in about a week is 90 and has been smoking a carton per week for more than 75 years and we all know about genetics. An outrageous diet and sedentary lifestyle clogged the arteries, not cigarettes.

Don't worry. I don't.
 
I'm not going to argue about what a man feels he is going to do no matter what others say. Being one of the vets you speak of, there is another good reason for quiting. It's been over the twelve year mark for me, and I think that is why I haven't felt like I have grown older with my years. I seriously feel that my quality of life has improved one hell of a lot. I'm not coughing, wheezing, and spitting up brown crap anymore. At 66 I can still go out and cover my three miles. I don't try to do it as fast as I used to. But, I don't slow down any more than a fast walk either. I went for a walk in an area of pine trees with two of my sons just a short time back. The oldest one told his mother, "Don't you go out there with him." "that old man will walk you to death"
I'm kind of proud of that one. :D
 
Good for you, Pappy. It's the old case of "don't do as I do but do as I say." I encourage kids not to start and old timers to quit -- except for my Dad and self.

Within the last year the VA gave me a pulmonary test to try to scare me into giving up the smokes with the results. I scored in top 10% of both smokers and non-smokers. I don't cough any more than any other 70 year old or wheeze more or spit up any more brown crap. The VA said they wanted to clone my lungs. A lot of genetics involved.
 
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