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    October 2013
Posted by ajd3530 on Friday, April 1, 2016 12:41 AM

This is so great to hear! I hadn't been on for a week or two, and when I saw this had worked it's way back towards the top, I feared the worst. Keep on keeping on!

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Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Saturday, April 2, 2016 9:08 AM

Just saw heard the news and I'm happy to hear the good news!

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  • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg on Saturday, April 2, 2016 8:45 PM

OUTSTANDING NEWS, STEVE!! Woo Hoo!

Gary Mason

Devil Dawg

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 9:53 PM
Hi guys,
I went to the pulmonologist Monday, a couple of months early, because my O2 saturation was dropping so quickly with activity. Well my numbers have dropped significantly and my Dr. wants me to go to the transplant center to “get on the books”.\
After some checking with the insurance and other entity’s, I asked the Dr. to refer me to UT Southwestern in Dallas. My brother lives there and we can stay with him should it become necessary for a transplant in the future which would save up somewhere around $1600 to $2000 per month. The Dr. hasn’t responded yet but there isn’t any reason to deny it since it is really my decision.
If all goes well, we should go there sometime in the spring to do the initial breathing test and workup.
That’s my update. While in Dallas my wife and I want to go to Squadron for a tour and maybe some new goodies. Big Smile

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 10:08 PM

Good luck to you, Steve.  We're pulling for you.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 10:37 PM
Thanks Check.
There are times when I get concerned for the future but things keep working out. For instance, the Hospital here in Boise is allowing me to work out at their gym using their oxygen for free for life. This fulfills the Pulmonary Rehab requirements for a transplant and allows me to keep the rest of my body healthy and workout without putting stress on my heart due to the lack of oxygen. Also we found out our insurance allows grants up to $5000 yearly for medical travel, lodging, car rental and pet lodging. What a blessing!

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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  • From: Chicago area
Posted by modelmaker66 on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 10:48 PM

Prayer already sent. Good luck.

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 11:47 PM

Goodnews comes in abundance!!!

Toshi

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  • From: Corpus Christi, Tx
Posted by mustang1989 on Thursday, February 9, 2017 3:23 AM

modelcrazy
 While in Dallas my wife and I want to go to Squadron for a tour and maybe some new goodies. Big Smile
 

That some good news bud. Prayers lifted up for you. As far as Squadron goes, I've been there many times back when I used to work at Vista Ridge Buick/ GMC (and way back when it was Pontiac too) off IH-35 at the George Bush Turnpike intersection there in Carrolton (which used to be Trinity Mills BTW) . Just get on the ol' GBT and in a few short minutes I was there.Wink

                   

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  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Thursday, February 9, 2017 4:45 AM

Wishing you all the best Steve. Stay positive and focused my friend.

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

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Posted by rooster513 on Thursday, February 9, 2017 6:39 AM

Keeping you and your family in my prayers buddy.

-Andy

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Thursday, February 9, 2017 7:44 AM

Sounds good Steve, hoping everything works out for the best. You and Toshi are always in my prayers. 

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  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Thursday, February 9, 2017 11:45 AM
Keeping you in my thoughts. Sounds like good news to this point

 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, February 9, 2017 11:57 AM

Thanks guys,  you are truly friends. 

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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fox
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  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Thursday, February 9, 2017 12:15 PM

When you go to Squadron, don't buy the place out. We want to be able to get stuff from there too. Wink

Jim  Captain 

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  • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
Posted by scottrc on Thursday, February 9, 2017 12:48 PM

Thanks for the update Steve.  Sounds like you will be there right around when Squadron has there customer open houses.  Trust me, you will go crazy in there.  

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  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Thursday, February 9, 2017 2:15 PM

Heres hoping you get into Dallas.  Will be a load off your mind knowing you won't have the big outlay like you would in Seattle.  Your PT at home hospital is great, I don't think thay would do that here for anyone.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, February 9, 2017 2:39 PM

Thanks GH,

Yeah what a blessing!

Also in Dallas, at my brothers house, I can still build models. I wouldn't be able to do that sitting in a dorm room on the UW campus in Seattle. That was cheapest place we could find that that was close enough to the transplant center for $1400 a month. Dang Seattle is expensive!

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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  • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted by Real G on Thursday, February 9, 2017 4:09 PM

Best wishes Steve!

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  • From: Albany, New York
Posted by ManCityFan on Thursday, February 9, 2017 4:10 PM
New to the forums, but wanted to send some encouragement. The ability to model while in Texas will, I think, help you to keep up your positive attitude. You have some true friends on the forum. The Squadron tour sounds awesome!

Dwayne or Dman or just D.  All comments are welcome on my builds. 

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  • From: Michigan
Posted by silentbob33 on Thursday, February 9, 2017 8:15 PM
Glad to hear there's some good news for you Steve! I'll keep you in my thoughts and I'll keep sending good vibes your way.

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  • From: Yorkville, IL
Posted by wolfhammer1 on Thursday, February 9, 2017 10:32 PM

Steve,

Hope things go well in Texas, and that you keep your good spirits along the way.  (I'm guessing you can't drink the REALLY good spirits with your medicationWhistling)  My thought and prayers are with you and your family.  Good luck, and God bless.

John

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  • From: A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Posted by Hunter on Friday, February 10, 2017 9:49 PM

Hello Friend,

Just thinking of you, and continue to pray for you and Cathy. As I stated in  our PM's DO NOT HESITATE to contact Jill and I. We are just one state away and could be there in a day's drive.

Also...I echo BrandonK.....I will overload your house with kits and supplies. 

Keep on Keepin' on buddy

Hunter & Jill

Hunter 

      

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