It was so good seeing everyone at Joel's Memorial that I am back amongst you!

After our touching event for Joel I was told by my wife how much we missed being at NCKA functions. Also got a couple of light hearted elbows about where I've been. Another member made a nice appeal that I reinstate my membership.
So here we are again.
Last July I went through open heart surgery. No heart attack I just didn't fill right so I got checked at the V.A. Palo Alto which confirmed my suspicions, blockage to my heart. They found three areas that needed attention so on the 18th I was scheduled for the procedure.   
I didn't come to conciseness however, until the 28th or ten days later. Awake and confused I woke up hearing someone struggling to breath. Well having a private room in ICU I realized that it was me and that I had tubes coming from almost every orifice of my body. Scary!
Diana informed me not to talk and that I had been struggling with a virus since leaving  my successful O.R. visit. With my body temp raging I was kept in a induced comma for the last ten days. And that I was on oxygen to keep me breathing.
Ten days later I left ICU and soon was visited by our friend Joel. Or Jo-el as his Mom called him. Joel was sitting at the foot of my bed smiling and asking if I was hungry. Afraid that he might roll out some of his homemade Goldilocks Lumpia I said NO! My first words to him were; "What did you think that I was going to beat you to heavens gate!" We laughed for a couple of hours during his visit which was Joel's way, making others comfortable.
God I miss that trouble maker!
So here I am back in the fold of NCKA where I have met so many like natured people as Joel.
Not released to paddle yet but seeing the flotilla during the memorial made me want too.
Thank You, frankfishing

Welcome back Pare.

-Allen

Frank,
I was glad to see  and talk to you and Diana on the boat that day and at the hall.
Was very lucky and grateful to be able to catch that boat ride that day. It was AWESOME.
Take care .

Tim

Welcome back Uncle Frank! 


Kiel

Welcome back, Frank.  I missed you.   

Welcome back Frank! It was great to see you and Diana.

I still recall some nice days on the SMC fishing with you Frank. You're part of the club no matter what.

Glad to see you back on the boards!

Sweet.  Welcome back...

It was really nice to see you up and about again Frank.  Glad to see you getting healthy again and enjoying your buhay with your lovely wife Diane.  Looking forward to kayak with you again Kuya Frank!  We will be in HMB on Nov. 2 crab opening day.  Join us if you can and hopefully I'll have some crab for you and Diane.

Rey

Missed seeing your ugly mug uncle Frank!
Thanks for the update and Wow what an update...Glad to hear you're on the mend. Keep on doing the right thing.

You looked great at HMB! I love your style and humor Frank. See you soon I hope. Craig.

It was good seeing you, Diana, and Caitlin, Frank.  You can't NOT be an NCKA'er...  we're family.   

It was great seeing you again Frank....you look great man!!

Glad you are back.

 

 

Sincerely,

Jim

1. glad to see back brother, us vets got to stick together.

2. Next time your at Palo ALto, hit me up at 65554, I will make time to see you.

Welcome back Frank. We missed you.

Al