NorCal Kayak Anglers
General => Pay It Forward => Topic started by: BigJim on March 23, 2016, 01:48:17 PM
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Rich reached out to let us know that his recent health issues (his current diagnosis is autoimmune pancreatitis), and hospital stays, and inability to work have left him in a financial/health crisis.
The A-Hulls have voted unanimously to withdraw and send him $3,000 to help him out, and have told him to let us know if he needs more...
He is hopeful that this will be enough to get him through until he is healthy enough to return to work etc.
I have attached a screenshot showing the $3,000 I have withdrawn and will be sending via check to Rich, and another screenshot showing the current PIF PayPal balance of $11,292.34 (please note that approx. $1,500 of the $ in this account is earmarked for 2016 AOTY/DOTY awards that still need to be purchased so the actual PIF balance is approx. $9,792).
Please join me in wishing Rich a speedy and full recovery, and just let me know either on here or via PM if you want any additional info about the PIF PayPal details.
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Sincerely,
Jim
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For newer members...this thread gives a description of what PIF is, where the $ has gone in the past, and how the A-Hulls evaluate each potential recipient...
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=64354.0
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Sincerely,
Jim
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Ahulls as always you guys are awesome! Rich hoping and praying for speedy recovery.
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Wishing my brother a speddy recovery! :smt008
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Right Effin On Thanks A-Hulls and to all that contribute to PIF....
Get Well Rich..you Big Gun Totin`Tree Choppin`Bird Pluckin` Fish Scalin`Carnivore :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
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stay strong Rich. hope you get better soon.
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Awesome!!!!!
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Proud to be even tangentially associated with such a great group of people. Keep up the good work and Rich, get better soon!
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GET WELL BROTHER, MONTANA STRONG!
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Good move, A-Hulls.
Get well, Rich.
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you A-hulls do some great stuff.
best wishes for quick healing, Rich.
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Hope you are feeling strong sooner than later Rich! :smt006 After all, there's squirrels n sh#@ to be shot and cooked up at GS! Will bring your dogson out to finally meet you in another week or so! :smt003
-sctrace
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Awesome!!! Get well Rich!! :smt006
-Kiel
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Montana Strong...has a nice ring to it!
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Montana Strong...has a nice ring to it!
+1.
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Sincerely,
Jim
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Hell yes!
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Rally !!!!!
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A-hulls = doing the "lords" work!! :smt008 a speedy recovery is what I see and feel :smt002
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Get well soon and wishing you a speedy recovery Rich! AHulls, you guys ROCK!
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Get well buddy...... See you soon... :smt006
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Get well soon brotha!
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Faster healing threw stress relief from the A-hulls :smt007 This is why I donate time, money to this PIF thingy... It truly goes to those in need right now.... With transparency, Love, caring and outpourings of support! Relax now Rich and get well Quick!
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Well done!
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Great job A-hulls on the PIF funds.
Montana strong is right. :headbang:
Take care Rich . Hope you get well soon.
We are all here for you if you need help. :smt006
Tim
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Great choice for PIF! Get well Rich!
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Get well soon, we are all wishing you the best.
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Good stuff from good folks..
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This is Awesome...WTG Ahulls. Rich get well soon. we need ya buddy..Its Bang Time!
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Excellent choice! Bravo A-hulls. :smt001
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Montana Strong...has a nice ring to it!
+1.
Jim
+2. On the Montana Strong
And Great choice!
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Strong work all around.
Showing the rest of the world how it's supposed to be done.
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Well done A-Hulls! You guys are awesome.
Wishing you the best Rich. Montana Strong!
Al
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Good job A-hulls!
Get well soon Rich! :smt001
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Get well soon Rich. A-hulls are A-wesome!
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I am so humbled and thankful, man just doesn't have words. Thank you.
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I am so humbled and thankful, man just doesn't have words. Thank you.
What? No comedy line??? :smt002 This has got to be a first I think. Wish ya speedy recovery Rich.
Seriously, I couldn't be more impressed with everyone's generosity in contributing to the PIF. When is the next one set for?
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I am so humbled and thankful, man just doesn't have words. Thank you.
What? No comedy line??? :smt002 This has got to be a first I think. Wish ya speedy recovery Rich.
Seriously, I couldn't be more impressed with everyone's generosity in contributing to the PIF. When is the next one set for?
Were working on it! :smt002
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Get well soon brother!
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I'm resting and recovering at my folks' place in Nevada. I'm turning the corner! Slept a full night, first time last night! Stuff you take for granted...
I began steroids a few days ago and am responding very well. April 5th I have a follow-up. I may need another operation to cut out pancreas tissue that's damaged-narcosis.
But I feel good, and I am blown away all the support.
Thanks again, and thanks to all that made the trek when I was hospitalized. Love you guys/gals/A-hulls!
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Great news Rich! Keep getting better!
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I wish you a speedy recovery Rich. Great choice A-Hulls!!
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Get well soon Rich so we can hear your awesome guitar playing with Ben Guitarzan at Albion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iL_jWu-Vfg
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I am so humbled and thankful, man just doesn't have words.
We finally found a way to shut Rich up. :smt002 Get well soon Buddy.
I want to commend Jim on his continuing efforts to make the PIF funding transparent
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I wish you a speedy recovery Rich. Great choice A-Hulls!!
+1
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We love you Rich, and hope for your speedy recovery! :smt006
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I am so humbled and thankful, man just doesn't have words.
We finally found a way to shut Rich up. :smt002 Get well soon Buddy.
I want to commend Jim on his continuing efforts to make the PIF funding transparent
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Keep positive thoughts and we will too.
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Just had my surgery follow-up and things are looking well. I was released to return to office duty!
There is a 30% chance I am done with this, but most likely will battle this for the rest of my life. The treatment is long term steroids-12 months or so. I have to go back for a cat scan in May, there is a nodule of the pancreas that is not behaving. We may go back in and cut that part out this summer.
But the biggest news is I am back to work!
I cant even begin to say how much all the help you gave means to me. From the bottom of my soul, thank you...
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Thanks for the update. I hope it turns into 100 percent kicked.
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Outstanding work guys! Hope you're good as new by hunting season Rich
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Good News !!!
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Great!
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Rich, happy to hear you are on the mend. We all say work sucks and I want to play more, but IMO our professions help keep us appreciate life. Last 3 + months I have been off work or modified duty so I know how you feel. Glad to hear you are at least driving a desk. And AHulls Rock.
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Outstanding work guys! Hope you're good as new by hunting season Rich
We will be at the ranch over Thanksgiving, you are invited to come hunt with us Paul. I can also talk to my uncle and get you on the ranch before that if you want, I will keep you posted on the elk #'s. We let three people at a time on there, so with a little planning I can make it happen for ya. Also this fall I can show you the fishin holes out on Rock Creek, and you can have unlimited access to fish, just close the gates lol!
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Sincerely,
Jim
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Outstanding work guys! Hope you're good as new by hunting season Rich
We will be at the ranch over Thanksgiving, you are invited to come hunt with us Paul. I can also talk to my uncle and get you on the ranch before that if you want, I will keep you posted on the elk #'s. We let three people at a time on there, so with a little planning I can make it happen for ya. Also this fall I can show you the fishin holes out on Rock Creek, and you can have unlimited access to fish, just close the gates lol!
You da man Rich! What area is that in? I'll probably be hunting deer and antelope with my dad and gramps during Thanksgiving but don't have definite plans yet. How long you gonna be in the mother land? Would be a blast to hunt with you, and I've only fished Rock Creek once but damn what an epic spot #itsbangtime
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Our ranch is in 212, 210, and 216. We will be up there the entire week. We can smack ducks and geese too :smt007
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Our ranch is in 212, 210, and 216. We will be up there the entire week. We can smack ducks and geese too :smt007
Hell yeah! Next thing you're gonna tell me is that Ted Turner is your daddy :smt007 :smt005
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Get a room!
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Get a room!
I can smell that room from just looking at the picture. Gross!!!
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Get a room!
I can smell that room from just looking at the picture. Gross!!!
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Get a room!
I can smell that room from just looking at the picture. Gross!!!
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:smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005..
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That is an old book, I am reading Bret Farve now.....
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That is an old book, I am reading Bret Farve now.....
That is a study in contrasts between Tim and Bret. They probably molested some of the same women, but Tebow did it more respectfully. I was glad to PM with you the other day Rich.
Get well, Amos
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Likewise, get better too brother
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Well, one step forward, two back. Back home off work, seizures and memory loss. Might be as simple as medications, but there is also rare mental conditions associated with pancreatisis. They started batteries of tests today, I have appointments Monday with neurologists. I can't focus on anything mentally for long, and none of it is downloaded to memory. I hope this is temp and just short term. So if all I call you is "Buddy" there is just a chance I cant remember your handle or name. Im sorry in advance if I do.
I will try and keep updated as I start down this new path.
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So sorry to hear. Hopefully it is a medication fix. Hang in there.
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Sorry to hear the news. Prayers and best wishes for you to heal up soon.
Al
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Hope the tests go well and they figure out what's going on. Hang in there brother
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Keep fighting the good fight Rich. We are all counting on you Brutha not to let us down. Dam it !
Alex
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So, I am watching"The Butterfly Effect" part I and II. That would be cool, look at a picture and go back, n TIP HIS KAYAK!
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Hang in there Buddy
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Damn!!
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Man , sorry to hear about this ..sending good vibes ..hang in there
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Just got done with neurologist, I am/was malnourished. My system hasn't been able to process B vitamins. Simple fix. Thank god. Should be squared away within a week with meds and vitamin shot.
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Just got done with neurologist, I am/was malnourished. My system hasn't been able to process B vitamins. Simple fix. Thank god. Should be squared away within a week with meds and vitamin shot.
Amazing news brother :smt003
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Simple fix = NCKA potluck
No one ever leaves malnourished
Great news, Rich
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Simple fix = NCKA potluck
No one ever leaves malnourished
Great news, Rich
Yes this ^
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Just got done with neurologist, I am/was malnourished. My system hasn't been able to process B vitamins. Simple fix. Thank god. Should be squared away within a week with meds and vitamin shot.
Amazing news brother :smt003
+1
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Shelter Cove BABY! :smt006
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So no more peanut-butter w/tortilla for dinner! :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
Good to hear buddy good to hear.....
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Awesome news! It will be great to have you at The Cove!