OT:Just got home

"Sparky"

from the longest short trip in the world.In the last 3.5 days,about 34hrs were in this :pinch:



Yes my ass hurts,as I stand here playing with my laptop. Long trip,but something that I needed to do.For those at home keeping score:There are still no signs of improvement,but it is not getting worse either.For those that don't know,my father suffered a head injury and is in ICU,heavily medicated.There is no way to tell if he has any braindamage until the swelling goes down.I will keep you posted :S On the plus side,I got home to a very happy 5 yr old and all is better already :woohoo: Also,since I spent my B-day on the road,I came home to this :woohoo: :woohoo:





I can't wait to try it,but I also have a new pizza stone to break in.Maybe some other day,i'm too tired to mess with it right now

Firestarter21

Glad to see you made it home. Sorry to hear about your father, he will be in our prayers. Congrats on the new toys, you will have a blast breaking them in!! Take it easy and enjoy your Bday gifts.

Firestarter21

Glad to see you made it home. Sorry to hear about your father, he will be in our prayers. Congrats on the new toys, you will have a blast breaking them in!! Take it easy and enjoy your Bday gifts.

Bacchus

Welcome home Doug. Hope you are holding up ok. Thats a lot to deal with mentally and physically with the drive, losing sleep, etc. Best Wishes!

Barrett, that is the coolest Avatar on the forum.

"Sparky"

Thanks Barrett,I was thinking of breaking in the DO with Rusty Roosters cobbler,but you couldn't pay me to get back in that damn car to get the fixins for it

raider60

Good luck to you and prayers for your father--

Firestarter21

Thanks Ron, I have had it in mind for a while, I was thinking how could I incorporate fire into my avatar. And this came to mind a while ago. I figured out how to post the avatar like we were trying to figure out at doug's a couple days after we were doing that. Then I finally got around to doing it this morning. Oh the things that seem so much more intriguing than studying Dynamics :S . 4 weeks and these classes will be over.

Firestarter21

That is exactly what came to mind when I saw your DO too. Maybe the wife could pick up the fixings if she heads out today.

Bacchus

Barrett, I wonder if you could crop the original then redo it to make the fire or men larger......
Whatever the case, very nice. Good idea to use an album cover, then use one of the coolest album covers ever.

"Sparky"

Thank you very much raider.Thanks Ron,sorry I missed out on the burgers Friday(really sorry).I was eating crappy take-out instead :( I might fire up one or two eggs later to make sure I didn't forget how to use them

Firestarter21

I started to do that, but I like the whole cover at the same time, but maybe i will do that and see how it looks as an avatar. Yet another mission to get sidetracked from hw.

Bacchus

No problem bud. I ended up cooking chicken for Eileen and her friend Steph.
Last night we went to dinner at "New York Prime", took in a show, and got a nice hotel room down there for a little mini vacation. I had a bowl of incredible seafood bisque followed up by a bone in ribeye that was fantastic. A nice bottle of 2002 Napa Cab acompanied us.

"Sparky"

Oh yea,yesterday I left the hospital at 2:00PM,drove for 9 hrs,and crashed at an Econo Lodge in Duram NC :woohoo: Beat that :silly: Glad you had a good time

Bacchus

Oooh man, sorry I wasnt thinking. I will pick us up some ribeye's for next time we hook up.

Smokey

Hey Doug,

Glad to hear you made it back safely. We will be praying for your fater's quick recovery.

"Sparky"

Thanks alot Smokey.Your avatars always make me laugh

Beli

Hey Doug
Difficult situation but with strong possibilities....I can just say the sooner you get him out of ICU the better. My best wishes for fis recovery...& yes......you have got the right attitude "on the plus side"

"Sparky"

Hey thanks Beli,I try to keep a sence of humor in all situations.This is a little different.I was named the next of kin because my older brother is out of reach.I had to go see him for personal reasons.This was the first time I have seen him in 24 yrs.I just turned 35,so do the math.24 years ago,we went home for Cristmas and went to see him.Before Friday,if I saw him on the street,I would't recognise him.He started calling when we had our son 5 yrs ago.He helps us out financially from time to time and always wants to know how Carson is doing.Carson already has a grandfather,as I already have a father.Not biological,but someone who would do anything for us.I am not trying to say that he is a bad guy,just a bad father.He is a Vietnam veteran with a Purple Heart and various other metals.He knows that he screwed up and he always told me how sorry he was.I'm sorry for going on and on,but I need to get this off my chest.Thanks for listening and please keep him in your thoughts

NibbleMeThis

Doug,

We're thinking of your father and family.

I had a serious head injury in May 1990, it was on my Mom's 50th birthday, which fell on Mother's day that year. Fortunately, in my case, the emergency surgery removed the fractured skull from pressing on the brain, reduced the swelling and despite the neurosurgeon's concern, I was able to speak when I recovered. So I can't say I know what you're going through (I had the easy part, I was unconscious while the rest of my family worried), I do know how hard it is on you guys.

Wishing you only the best!

Susan Egglaine

Gald you made it back safely. How is Rex? Maybe you could take is pic beside your egg and we could tell how much he has grown.

Jeffersonian

I'll keep your dad in my prayers, Doug.

"Sparky"

Thanks Susan,these are the most recent pics of Rex





But you need to remember these

Big'un

Doug,
I hope you know that our thoughts and prayers are with your father, you, and your family. I'm hoping for best outcome possible. Happy late Bday Brother!

"Sparky"

Thanks alot Chris and Brad.I really just don't know what to think or do.I just had to make this trip.I decided to go at about 1:00AM on Thursday,and I left about 6:00AM the same day.I am very happy to be home right now,and hope to fire up the eggs for dinner There is alot of sh!t going on in my head right now :huh: I really appreciate all of the support from this forum.You guys are great,thanks

Beli

I will Doug,
Thanks for your trust and be sure that I will keep you & your family present wishing that everithing is fine again. I can only say good that you went to see him, and good that you are keeping an open door..I can't even imagine what going to Vietnam must have been like at all.......I'm sure if you dig deep enough you will find out that all that goodness you once knew is still there. All the best!!!!!!!!!!

Little Steven

Hey Sparky,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steve

Big Easy Egg

Hey Doug,

Keeping your Dad and family in our prayers.

Jimmy

"Sparky"

You guys are great,thanks alot for your insight.You are good friends,even if i've never met you Thanks,

HungryMan

Hope it all works out for you and your family. Keep strong.

FlaPoolman

Glad you made it back safe buddy. As always it was great talking with you. Happy Birthday.

East Cobb Eggy

Doug,

Sometimes no change in these situations is good. Hope there is more positive feedback in the future.

On another note, I just bought that dutch oven and had to take back because it does not fit on my small. It might have fit if I cut off the handles.

I just did not want to take the risk.

Greg