A number of you have probably noticed that our proprietor and mentor, Timothy Birdnow, has been absent for a few days. I finally was in telephone contact with him today and he is in the hospital recovering from a TIA stroke. Being in the hospital is always a dicey situation with Tim, as he gets dehydrated and in their effort to balance that, they always go overboard and run smack dab into his congestive heart failure. I told him I would do my best to take up the slack for him, which may or may not help.
The TV in his room has all the news channels blacked-out, which is a real bummer for someone who wants to stay on top of the news. I filled him in with some of the juicier tidbits, especially the idea that RFK Jr. might decide to suspend his campaign and throw his support behind Trump -- with MIGHT being the operative word. This made Tim very happy, or I should say WILL make him happy if it comes to fruition.
I'll try to post some real news in the next few days as well as keeping you abreast of Tim's condition and hopeful progress. Until then, stay loose!
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If you talk to him again tell him sending prayers for his speedy recovery.
Posted by: Mike at August 21, 2024 10:52 PM (2CGmU)
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I'll certainly do that, Mike. I intend to phone him every day until he gets back home. Thanks very much! He (and I) are great believers in the power of prayer!
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