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Topic: An Interesting Weekend I Would Not Care to Repeat (Read 5179 times)
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markharf
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Subtitle this thread: "Ron Respectfully Declines the Tunnel, the White Light, and the Welcoming Whispers of His Lost Relatives."
Glad you decided to stick with us a while, Ron.
Mark
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Darryl
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Subtitle this thread: "Ron Respectfully Declines the Tunnel, the White Light, and the Welcoming Whispers of His Lost Relatives."
Mark - that's the politically correct response which would be VERY rare for Ron.
I imagine he said, "F**k off! I'm not ready!"
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kam
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I imagine he said, "F**k off! I'm not ready!"
I second that. 
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What do you mean you didn't bring skis?
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Nick-BC
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Wishing you all the best Ron for your full recovery. I suspect you'll be back in full fettle in no time. Just look on the brightside - it's another reason for the young whipper-snappers to break trail and let their olders and betters get first tracks. 
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ron j
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The primary reason for this original post was to let the community know the real status regarding my malfunction.
In the past I have many times wondered the status of others fallen with some accident or illness.
I am a somewhat humbled by the high number of responds to the post.
Nonetheless, it was very kind of each and every one of you to take the time to respond. It means a lot to me. It just continues to show me what a top drawer community we have. My thanks to you all. I’m just glad I didn’t need to respond to each post by separate emails. I could have been months replying.
Anyway, a short line to bring you up to date…
This has been a real interesting process watching the brain relearning the words that came so easily before (well, sometimes came easily ). I now spend a lot of time working with words… learning to re-spell them and learning to re-pronounce them.
I find it all quite interesting and educational (no pun intended) but it has turned out to be pretty much a full time job, too.
I think it is paying off though; I seem to be able to speak a bit better each day (meaning less stammering and/or loss for words). But on the other hand it seems to be a very long way back to being able to create valuable professional documentation. I guess I’ll just take it one day at a time, and say how it goes.
You may have seen Robie’s TR last week were he and I skied up to the patch. So physically it looks like I’m pretty back into the weekend ski mode (pray for snow).
It just looks like I will be working less and schooling more for a while. Could be worse, huh?
Again, thank you all for your posts and support; I really appreciate it.
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"When I stop having fun I'm turnin' around"
“Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future.” - Niels Bohr
"If a given person makes it a priority not to die in an avalanche, he or she stands a very good chance of living a long, happy life in the mountains." - Jill Fredston
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JibberD
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Right on Ron, indeed it could be a lot worse.
I was amazed to see you'd already gone out with Robie.
Take your time, you've got friends who know you, probably to the point of knowing what you'll say in many given situations.
I am curious, is the ronj laugh intact? That one is seared into my memory and makes me smile just thinking about it. I'd rather forget some of the awful jokes associated with it, but the laugh is golden.
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-Doug O
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kneel turner
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Ummm, I keep my underwear in the top drawer. Ouch. 
Keep on truckin, Ron.
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« Last Edit: 11/01/11, 09:00 PM by kneel turner »
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No, I'm not a telephone solicitor. I ski with my heels free.
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Robie
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http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2011-10-09.9410767570 Oh yes, the laugh is still there and Ron lost none of the 7 words you can't say on radio or TV .He can certainly make this old sailor blush.
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« Last Edit: 11/01/11, 09:06 PM by Robie »
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CookieMonster
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Glad to hear you're feeling better and able to ski.
Let me know if you'd like to head out for a tour.
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ron j
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Thanks guys.
Let me know if you'd like to head out for a tour.
Cookie, I may just my take you up on that one day...
And just so you know, I have still not forgotten your other invitation either, albeit it might now be a bit longer to perform on.
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"When I stop having fun I'm turnin' around"
“Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future.” - Niels Bohr
"If a given person makes it a priority not to die in an avalanche, he or she stands a very good chance of living a long, happy life in the mountains." - Jill Fredston
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Hi Ron,
I am so glad to hear you are recovering so quickly. I would like to break trail for you too this winter.
Here is a link to a cool book by a lady who suffered a stroke leaving her with total expressive and comprehensive aphasia.
http://crossingthevoid.com/
She really didnt loose any other higher thought processes and gives a very vivid account of her experiences. It took her a couple years to learn to read and write again, and to understand verbal or written word too. Her best resources were not the speach therapists but early elemenatary school teachers. I think she sells skis in Bellingham though mostly just deals in crosscountry skis.
Alisa
PS I have a copy of "Horton Hears a Who" sitting around that I could mail you...
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ron j
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Me too, Alisa.
And FYI, it is a pleasure any time you are willing to treat us with your presence on a tour.
The aphasia book will be on my read list as my read speed continues to increase.
My S/O is a elementary teacher so I don't want for kid books. But I, nonetheless, appreciate the thought.
I have been totally amazed to watch the brain figure new ways to get thoughts into token words.
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"When I stop having fun I'm turnin' around"
“Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future.” - Niels Bohr
"If a given person makes it a priority not to die in an avalanche, he or she stands a very good chance of living a long, happy life in the mountains." - Jill Fredston
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Gregg_C
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Good to hear the recovery is going well Ron. Hoping for a complete recovery and a return to your former spelling prowess.
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lernr
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Hey Ron!
Mishie and I are sending your way best vibes - looking forward to sharing some turns with you!
Cheers
Ivo
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David_Coleman
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Ron - I was saddened to first read about what you went through! Your positive attitude about the situation is uplifting & admirable in my book. I wish you all the best & a speedy recovery. Look forward to seeing you out in the hills again soon!
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