July24th-28th 2008-Lopez Lake

[OC Campers]

We decided to sell our PU too. We are looking for something a little easier to set-up (Trailmanor). Besides, someone else (who's younger) needs it worse than we do.....

Deiter are you getting your Tacoma after all?  That trailer will be in the hands of its 3rd SCCamper family.:-()
 
Jacqui

[griffsmom]

I understand your point, I DID get a second opinion from a Dr that was highly recommend by 2 different people..
 
I spoke at length with cjpoppin and 2 of my nurse friends...
 
If I don't have the surgery I will have to me moved to a long term rehab facility..I CAN NOT walk . I am using a Potty chair next to my bed. the PT today got me standing and walked a few feet with a walker...Still on IV narcotics with pain levels reaching to a level 8 at 9 I start crying and 10 I wail and do birthing breathing
 
the 2nd opinion Dr did not look at my chart as to have an independnt decision. He looked at my current MRI I had Friday and I showed him my MRI from June 23rd and the herniation has gotten worse.
 
he feels I'm a good candidate for surgery. studies also have found that those who have surgery and those who don't EVENTUALLY will have the same outcome..without surgery it will take 1-3 years, he personally took 3 years and he still has weakness in his big toe.. he would also be perscribing me triple dose narcotics.
 
after surgery, my leg pain will go away, but I will now have back pain for awhile
after surgery. but at least after a few weeks I can go places and do things...my life of lifting 50 lb speakers is over or anything else heavy for that matter. bending over is not good either...so I was at harbor freight (killing time:yikes:)
I bought one of those gopher grabbing tools , caus I swear I have dropped more stuff on he floor the last couple of weeks than I have in an entire year

I understand what you're saying, sistuh, and I know you gotta do what you gotta do. Dave, Griff, Mom, and I are all saying a prayer for you and for your doctors that all goes well and that He guides their hands to make you well. Hugs to you Dee, and before you go under, make Dan swear he will be sure to give us updates on how you are doing.

[dkutz]

Deiter are you getting your Tacoma after all?  That trailer will be in the hands of its 3rd SCCamper family.:-()
 
Jacqui

Damn can't get away with anything around ehre!!

[OC Campers]

Damn can't get away with anything around ehre!!

Congrats Deiter. Wayne gave too many clues.  That trailer was kept in perfect condition. First by the Flinders family and then by Wayne. The best part is, It is going to a family who will cherish it. It isn't going to just sit in the driveway and rot.
 
Congratulations!! Will you have it in time for Lopez?
 
Jacqui

[Dee4j]

this only aplies to a couple of Sccampers but the question was pmed to me on who/where do they pay for their site since I won't be there and I say pay me at Lopez, Chezway (Jeanne) has agreed to collect it for me and mail them too me..

Thanks for asking, this way only one stamp and envelope will have to be sent

[Dee4j]

I understand what you're saying, sistuh, and I know you gotta do what you gotta do. Dave, Griff, Mom, and I are all saying a prayer for you and for your doctors that all goes well and that He guides their hands to make you well. Hugs to you Dee, and before you go under, make Dan swear he will be sure to give us updates on how you are doing.

Thanks sistuh...actually your opinion is a good thing to have.. it gives me incentive to do what I'm told and get better that much faster, just to prove you wrong    :p

told the kids tonight, they were very sad..Kevin already bugging to meet up with Zach..
I told them unfortunetly I can't redo the campout but we still will do all the fun things in Santa Cruz in the near future for a long weeknd and stay in a hotel
  this way I can be better for the Big Halloween Rally

they have watched my rapid decline the last few weeks and they want me better..

Kwisti- I need to get you your flag :U

[Super]

Hello  I am sorry but I have to cancel out on Lake Lopez.   I just got a new job and I have to work that weekend.   I plan on calling to cancel on Monday, I had site # 2.  I was really looking forward to meeting everyone but jobs are not that easy to come by.  Hope to see everyone at the next rally.

[dkutz]

Ok I know everyone is going to have their own opinion, but...

What the best way to get through LA to Lopez?  We usually go up the 405, but I often think it would be faster to go the long way around.  We will leave here around noon.

Last year when we did flying flags the 101 was a nightmare!!!

Suggestions?

[OC Campers]

Hello I am sorry but I have to cancel out on Lake Lopez. I just got a new job and I have to work that weekend. I plan on calling to cancel on Monday, I had site # 2. I was really looking forward to meeting everyone but jobs are not that easy to come by. Hope to see everyone at the next rally.

"Super" so sorry you won't be able to make.  The way the economy is right now, a job is very important.  This group has lots of campouts coming up in the future.  Maybe you can get in on one of those.
 
Jacqui

[Dee4j]

Lopez has extremely high Volume calls can't get thru, before I cancel does anyone want to switch to my site?? especially you poker players, the game most likely campsites will be at the sites of chezway & 58 air

Freedom5 5 do you still have friends that want to go?

[Recumbentman]

Ok I know everyone is going to have their own opinion, but...

What the best way to get through LA to Lopez?  We usually go up the 405, but I often think it would be faster to go the long way around.  We will leave here around noon.

Last year when we did flying flags the 101 was a nightmare!!!

Suggestions?

Deiter

I would think your two choices would be to take the 405 north to the 126 and then cut across to the 101 or take 405 to the 10 and then follow the coast route to Oxnard and catch the 101 there. Listen to the traffic reports and see which way is moving faster.  :morning:

[Recumbentman]

Dee
We have been off the form for awhile, so we are so shocked to be reading about whats going on at your end. We really hope everything works out for you and you will be in our prayers. When you know for sure about the dates and all have Dan let us know and hopefully you will be up for some SCcamper visits in your recovery room, (those blue bombers will help you feel better   )

We are going to miss you

Brad and Mary

[griffsmom]

Thanks sistuh...actually your opinion is a good thing to have.. it gives me incentive to do what I'm told and get better that much faster, just to prove you wrong :p

It's not about me being right or wrong--I care about you and only want the best for you. We'll miss you at Lopez but will make up for "lost time" at Santa Paula! :-() WAIT!!! No more dancing like for you or you'll throw your back out!
 
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[Dee4j]

It's not about me being right or wrong--I care about you and only want the best for you. We'll miss you at Lopez but will make up for "lost time" at Santa Paula! :-() WAIT!!! No more dancing like for you or you'll throw your back out!
 
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I know..but hey gotta throw some kinda of edge on it..Hey do me a favor and give Wynn a big hug for me right now..I need a Mom hug

aren't you going to pt mugu Labor Day?? I'm not counting that one out yet and what about riley farms??

oh BTW Surfcal started a virtual "west Coast Rally"" check out the place I chose :sombraro:

[TheViQueen]

(those blue bombers will help you feel better )
 Brad and Mary

LOL! Dee, hope you're up on your feet soon. We have hotel reservations down in Newport this coming weekend and thought about coming by to see you or meeting for dinner if you're up and around. Brian is also on the injured list and not for sure if he is going to be able to get around this weekend. Had a nasty crash on Saturday (Hope this doesn't set you back even further Dave;) )He flew over the handle bars and went end over end with his quad landing on him each roll. Took him to ER and nothing broke but has lots of soft tissue damage. Mostly his chest and rib area and sprained knee and ankle. His back is all road rash but he's not complaining about that. He's on pain meds but they aren't working real well. His quad is pretty bad- not sure if he's going to be able to fix it yet or not. Oh, and he wasn't being stupid when it happened. Went down a steep hill that he's done lots of times before and the ground gave way underneith him sliding him to the side into a deep rut and causing him to roll. Sorry so long and to hijack thread but I know Dee is keeping an eye on this thread. We'll be thinking of you all day and will try and call you tonite. Everyone have fun at Lopez and we'll see ya soon.