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Topic: Joel "Mooch" Lotilla  (Read 31541 times)

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MolBasser

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I knew Mooch was sick, but having been away from the board, I had no idea.

Man.  I remember that morning at the Bendo at Mendo when he was making his fried rice and cracking wise about why it got "foggy" on the peninsula at 4pm (all the fillipinos cranking up the rice cookers) that had us laughing and eating well.

Damn.  No words.  Tough way to come back to the forum to this news.

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I knew Mooch was sick, but having been away from the board, I had no idea.

Man.  I remember that morning at the Bendo at Mendo when he was making his fried rice and cracking wise about why it got "foggy" on the peninsula at 4pm (all the fillipinos cranking up the rice cookers) that had us laughing and eating well.

Damn.  No words.  Tough way to come back to the forum to this news.

MolBasser

Hey Mol

I visited Joel a few weeks ago and told stories of the old days. We talked about your Lex MBF in 2006 and I got a smile out of him. My son and I thought we had it then got aced by Joel and Adam.  :smt005 Good times and since then nobody has had the guts to eat a LMB taco.  :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 LMB police took over after you left.

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=4871.0

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MolBasser

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I knew Mooch was sick, but having been away from the board, I had no idea.

Man.  I remember that morning at the Bendo at Mendo when he was making his fried rice and cracking wise about why it got "foggy" on the peninsula at 4pm (all the fillipinos cranking up the rice cookers) that had us laughing and eating well.

Damn.  No words.  Tough way to come back to the forum to this news.

MolBasser

Hey Mol

I visited Joel a few weeks ago and told stories of the old days. We talked about your Lex MBF in 2006 and I got a smile out of him. My son and I thought we had it then got aced by Joel and Adam.  :smt005 Good times and since then nobody has had the guts to eat a LMB taco.  :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 LMB police took over after you left.

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=4871.0

Scott

Wow.  The memories.  Damn Mooch, Be strong!  Be comfortable!  Be Peaceful.

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For those of you who were not kept current of Joel's status, "YES, HE IS STILL ALIVE AND KICKING!" :smt003

He had suffered some minor health setbacks and was under assisted care; however, we are very excited to let you know that he is doing alot better! He still has a long road ahead of him, but he is very adament on regaining some normalcy and independance in his life.

We have been getting him out, taking longer escursions and staying out later; and Joel is excited about going to PIF and hopefully making also to Albion.

Please continue to keep our brother in your thoughts and prayers!

Glen
« Last Edit: June 27, 2013, 08:19:28 AM by G-Whiz »
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above is good news.  :smt003 very glad to hear it!
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Brings much joy to my heart to hear this. Love you Joel!!!!!!!!!

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Prayers for you Joel!

Thanks for the update Glen
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Glad to hear it Glen, thanks for the update!
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Good news! Stay strong and positive!  :smt001
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That's the best news I've hear all week!!!!   :smt006

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 :smt001 wonderful news.

cracking wise about why it got "foggy" on the peninsula at 4pm (all the fillipinos cranking up the rice cookers) that had us laughing and eating well.


that's a classic Mooch story. Thanks for that MolB. :smt044
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Mooch STRONG!!! GO JOEL!!!!! So happy to hear this!  :smt007
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Happy to hear he is feeling ok!


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Thanks for the update Glen! Best news of the day.
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That is great news!  Stay strong bro :hugs Joel:   :smt006
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