The Official 2014 CD3 Event Post

Bad news for me.  At heart stress test I took yesterday showed some "abnormality" and I have an angiogram scheduled for next Wednesday. I hope that it's not serious enough for angioplasty or stent(s) but I can't drive for two days after the procedure which knocks me out of Corn Daze this year.  I had a rear disc brake  hub airfreighted from C. B. Performance yesterday to install  before the trip so that freight cost is $125.00 wasted.

 

I am completely bummed that I'll miss my Speedster CDIII buddies this year but will take a raincheck and join you knuckleheads next year.

 

My 2 year old younger brother passed away in Miami this past April 2nd  from a massive heart attack so I thought it prudent to get myself checked out. Glad I did, and the issue sounds pretty mild but I'll know more Wednesday.

 

Dammit to hell.

Jack:

 

Take care of yourself. We'll miss you, but you are doing the right thing!

Jack, we'll all eat an extra turkey sammich for you. Take care, man!

 

Jack, as a reminder, don't forget to cancel out you room at the B&B.

 

Take care of yourself and you will be there next year!

Sorry to hear about your brother.

Jack;

 

I don't know what standard procedure is these days, mine was 15 years ago.  I told the doctor "shove the angioplasty tube in there at the same as the angiogram tube.  I don't want to do this  a second time".  He did, but the angiogram showed no blockage, so no balloon/stent.

 

Good luck, get back to the left seat soon!

 

Art

Thanks, Art---this was a real shock but whatever it is I cought it early.  Maybe just some meds will do the job.

 

Rich---I just spoke to Christine at Cornerstone B&B to tell her of my situation.  I told her that I would post here that my room is available if someone in the Speedster group wants to call and get the room.  It was $134 for 6/5 and 6/6 and a special 1/2 price rate Sunday evening of $62.50.

 

The number there is 309/267-1878  The address is 111 N. Main, Washington, IL.

Jack,

 

I have five stents that were installed in September 2002. NO issues. Get it fixed if need be. Now the stroke I had this past April still spooks me and kept me from attending Carlisle and now Corn Daze because I should not fly just yet.

 

Getting old is not for sissy's. 

Jack,

 

I'm sending good thoughts your way.  Remember that only the good die young.  That should buy guys like us some extra time.

So, where do we currently stand?

 

Stan and Jeanie

Bob G.

Rich and Carl

Joe Fortino

Ricky Montail

Chris and Sue Starleaf

 

Anybody I'm missing?

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Marty and Jack.  Wishing the best for you both. Hope both health issues are resolved quickly.  Marty's Dad and Jack's heart.  

 

My former boss, who was in excellent health (annual private pilot physical, etc.), was climbing the 3 stories of stairs at work one day and felt a slight chest pain.  Went in and got a stint put in and was as good as new.  It's great that we have modern medicine to find and repair.

 

Our dad's never knew about stress tests, angioplasties or stints.

Jack, Connie and I are wishing you a speedy ( no pun) recovery !

Jack and Marty ....... Jami and I have you in our thoughts

Thanks for all the warm thoughts guys. 

Jack, I had a stroke in 2010, a heart attack (with a angioplasty) in 2011 and was shot in a drive by shooting also in 2011. Stayed on the ground for two years but regained my flight physical, still enjoy driving my Porsche and Jaguar's, and all of the activities I enjoyed prior to all of the above. You'll be back in your Speedster in no time !!!!

 

Chuck

At one point we had 7 rooms at the Washington B&B...I hope we haven't messed with them too bad.

 

Jeez Chuck,
I thought only active duty officers were in jeopardy of being "whacked"

Why don't you suggest that we all kick in and pick up one the cancellations as an after-hours party room?

Naaah...On second thought not a good idea.
We're probably all too old to do any serious partying.

Go easy, Jack. Let Alice spoil you. Wishing you good news on Wednesday.

All the best to you, Jack.  And Marty, sorry to hear of your news.

 

 

Their dropping like flies! Sorry to here about your father,Marty. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Jack, your making the right decision. Next year for sure.

I won't bore anyone with details, but I too will not be able to attend this years gala festivities. Growing older is not for the faint of heart.

Yesterday afternoon I changed the oil and bled the brakes on my speedster.

Sue and I have gone on several long rides this spring and I really think the car is ready to enjoy the road trip!

            Last year We met up at the Cracker Barrel Off the Freeway in Ottawa?

Do you want to try this Joe & Rich?       We are planning to leave in the AM Friday...    So far with no other plans than to check into the Hotel in Washington in the mid afternoon, and then head over to Stan's home before or after this.

BTW;   I will need your address Stan. 

 

Also, we could meet at Starved Rock Park?      I was thinking about taking Hwy 26 or 89 to Washington/Peoria.

 

I thought about changing my room to the B&B...   But Sue was kinda looking forward to a swimming pool at the Hotel.         Me too.

 

Sure hope the weather is as nice as today.

That's great, Chris! I'm in Chicago this weekend with mine. Getting the bugs out is a nice feeling.

 

We look forward to seeing you next Friday.

Chris, meeting at Starved Rock might be a good idea, out of there, onto 71 and down on 26, back east on 24 and down to Washington and Morton. BTW, if we all brought squirt guns, you two could just prance around the square while we all kept you soaking wet...how much time are you really going to have to make use of a pool anyways? Go B&B baby!

Jack, aka Iron Pants Crosby

 

You are into some scary stuff there.  I'll keep wishin' that the tests go along the lines of false positive, and that things are well w/ you, and/or can be set right easily.  Take care and do what the docs say.  You'll be Speedin' again in no time.

Since I believe that Carl may be in so much pain...just typing on a keyboard might be tough for him, I'll break some more bad news that he just shared with me. Carl somehow tore a tendon/muscle/body part in his chest and the doc has forbidden travel. BIG TIME BUMMER!

 

CD3 may be cursed this year.

Jack: I had an angioplasty done in 2005, they found three arteries blocked, 2 were opened to 60% and one left 100% blocked. During recovery my Cardiologist said I could expect to have triple bypass surgery within 5 years. He put me on some meds and has been monitoring me every 4 months with treadmills, ECGs and ultrasounds. So far, knock on wood, I'm in pretty good shape for being 75, can't run any marathons but still do yard work, car stuff and bowl every week. No surgery expected as the meds are doing their job. Anyone that could get through Parris Island can do this standing on ther head.

 

You guys ae too kind.  Thanks for the sentiments--I'l do a short report after the test Wednesday.

 

Hoping for this to be just a small bump in the road. I have never had even the slightest pain and I do a LOT of strenious stuff.

 

All the more reason I want to see lots of pictures from CDIII!

See CDIII Cancellation post.

ATTENTION: Ricardo Montiel and Joe Fortino, the CD3 event has officially been cancelled as of this afternoon. I just called Cornerstone B&B to cancel my room and Christine expressed concern for you two guys to contact her ( or possibly Bread&Breakfast.com like I must based on how you made the reservation). Do what you need to do before it is too late.

We all would have drowned yesterday afternoon at CDIII.

 

We got hammered here with a downpour that lasted hours. Started in the afternoon and ran well into the night. Our pool water level went up some 3 inches and the skimmer is under water.

 

Hydroplaning became a sporting event as I saw four accidents last evening in the space of eight miles on two roads.

 

I hope the turkeys in Tremont didn't succumb. This would have tested the water tightness of even the IM's!

Sounds like Carlisle! 

Friday was fantastic, yesterday AM started out wonderfully... but as weather goes in this part of the world in early June, ended up pretty wet. We needed the rain pretty badly, so it's hard to complain-- but it would've been a wash-out.

As I sat at the annual local VW show on a slightly cloudy, but sometimes sunny afternoon, I wondered what was happening down there.the rain finally materialized around here but not until mid-evening. Time to look for a roofed-venue

Friday was absolutely gorgeous out and made my own Corn Daze, and even took my son to his soccer game yesterday. Hoping we can get together soon.

Short report about my angiogram. Apparently the stress test revealed what turned out to be a false positive for some blockage however the angiogram  showed zero blockage and a healthy heart. The final test is an echocardiogram to be done June 17 and that is expected to confirm everything we already know.  

 

All this was due to my brother's passing 4/2 and my wanting to know that I am ok, which so far is the case. Now I am anxious for Corn Daze III to be rescheduled!

 

I appreciated the many kind thoughts you guys posted ---very uplifting and positive. Thanks.

 

Marty---hows your dad??

 

That's great news, Jack.

Wonderful news Mr. Crosby!

Joe, you and your car have this thing for those big farm machines...