Hi everyone. I thought I’d post a quick note to explain the shortage of restorations so far in 2017.
There are lots of pipes waiting in my box, and renovations to DadsPipes Central have almost finished; so far so good. I am not, however, at home.
As I type this on my smartphone, I am marking Day 10 in hospital following some rather complicated emergency surgery to my heart and esophagus. Apparently these parts aren’t supposed to have holes in them!
I am hoping to be home by this coming weekend, but we are taking it one day at a time. Restorations will start back up as soon as I can manage the work; there are some interesting pipes in the box, so hopefully the wait will be worth it!
Thanks as always for your continued support of the things I do at DadsPipes; this little blog has grown much more quickly than I had imagined possible, a success due in no small measure to the quality if its readership.
Until next time, Happy Piping!
Charles, here’s wishing you a speedy recovery. I’m thinking positive thoughts and hope your recovery goes smoothly. If you need anything, you know I’m just a short drive up the road. Take care.
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Thanks David. Much appreciated.
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The doctors won’t allow your pipe buffer and tools in your room ?!?!? 😛 Seriously though, wishing you a prompt recovery, Charles.
–bikermarc
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They’re really not reasonable on that front Marc! 😄 My wife did bring in a few parcels so I could enjoy unboxing a few estate pipes. She’s a gem, that woman.
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Thanks and praying for a speedy recovery.
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Take care Charles, wishing you a speedy recovery. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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I am so sorry to hear of your set backs and I wish you the best of health and a speedy recovery. Wishing you all the best and I hope to see you soon my friend. Cheers, Adam.
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Thanks Adam. I won’t be out to Pipe Club this Sunday but I’m hoping to make the next meet.
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My prayers are you, Charles. Our health before our hobbies, I know all too well. Blessings, Greg
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Yes, I imagine you do, Greg. Patience is definitely a virtue during recovery. 😀
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Charles, I’m hoping for a speedy and full recovery. Take good care and rest up. Looking forward to reading your posts again.
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Thanks. Hoping to be home sooner rather than later but will likely take time to get back to full speed.
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Wishing you a speedy and strong recovery, Charles. I was wondering why there was so much silence from the Dad’s Pipes front. Now I know. Praying that you get back on your feet soon!
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There are three things that make it possible to heal faster: soup, kisses and cards of “good recovery” …
For my part, I offer you this last Monsieur Lemon !
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Thanks very much! My wife & daughters have the first two covered👍
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I’m sorry to hear this news, but it sounds like you are on the road to recovery. Listen to the doc and your wife, heal fast & well.
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Thanks Al. You may have uncovered the secret to longevity there!
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With Al I add my thoughts and prayers. Heal well Charles.
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Thanks Steve. This was an abrupt about-face for us here. We thought I was 3 weeks into recovering from a procedure on Dec 20, while we were really knee deep in what could have proved a lethal situation had it gone undetected much longer. Thankfully I have been blessed with suspicious doctors, gifted surgeons and some of the best nurses on the planet.
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Charles, You are in our thoughts. Rest and recover. Your workbench awaits. Wish you all the best.
Todd
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Hope you recover soon and back to doing pipes sooner.
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Thanks Troy. Hoping to be home early next week, but we’ll see how it goes.
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