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30 August 2005, 01:27

Harry

I Am Bummed Out!

wife and I were packed and ready for Friday at 2:50 for Frankfurt and Windhoek. Wife's blood count went to hell again and doc says we can not leave the states. Instead we will do Cat Scans and Bone Marrow test and more blood work and.....
So much for hunting Namibia, South Africa and sight seeing in Cape Town.
Bah!! Humbug!!!!

You can borrow money but you can not borrow time. Go hunting with your family.

30 August 2005, 01:31

mark65x55

Harry,

I know what your going through. Last year, just weeks before we were to leave for South Africa, we found out LaRita had the big "C". Thankfully everything worked out and we went a couple of months later. I hope you both have better days.

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30 August 2005, 01:37

Charles_Helm

I'm sorry to hear that and I hope that she gets it all straight soon. I am glad you are getting on top of it over here and not having any problems over there.

Kathi

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30 August 2005, 01:57

mstarling

Ah Sh## Mims!

So sorry to hear of the wife's health challenge. You have our small prayers and best hopes.

Mike

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30 August 2005, 02:19

ilw

Harry

Sorry to hear about your wife. I hope that everything works out in time and that you will be able to enjoy the trip at a later date.

Ian

30 August 2005, 02:24

DanEP

Wow!!

I am so sorry about the change in plans -- and the journey that has begun in its place. I hope this alternative trip ends up being ultimately uneventful and happy!!

Dan

30 August 2005, 02:26

Michael Robinson

That is horribly tough luck and I am truly sorry for both of you.

I hope your wife gets well very soon and that you can both reschedule your safari without too much trouble or financial loss.

Mike

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Eric Ching
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30 August 2005, 02:53

Marterius

Mims,
I am very sorry to hear this and sincerely hope that everything will work out. My thoughts and prayers.

Regards,
Martin

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30 August 2005, 02:56

Frank Martinez

I am sure she is as disappointed as you but for now of course you must focus on the health issue. Luckily you had a medical team trained enough to catch the problem and I am sure to treat the issures at hand.
Our prayer is with her recovery.
Frank

30 August 2005, 03:35

MacD37

Hey Mims you old dog,dang that's bad luck in that it stops your hunt, but good that you found it before you left! Tell that little lady she is in our prayers! Hang in there, she's more improtant than all the hunting in Africa combined. When she gets well, you will both enjoy it that much more!

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30 August 2005, 04:23

T.Carr

Mims,

Sorry to hear of the bad news. My hopes for a speedy recovery for your wife. You'll both get back to Africa soon, I just know it.

Regards,

Terry

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30 August 2005, 04:26

465H&H

Mims! Your hunt isn't cancelled only postponed. You'll get there. Right now she needs you there. Good luck to her!

465H&H

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30 August 2005, 05:07

JudgeG

Mims:

You are a good man. Anyone who trusts me with $65 must be o.k.... and the check IS REALLY in the mail..

Kidding aside, I firmly believe in the power of prayer. It just plain works too much to be a concidence. I'll put my two cents in with the Good Lord that everything is o.k. (or will soon be that way!)...

Mrs. Mims:
Get well soon!

JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.

Don_G

...from Texas, by way of Mason, Ohio and Aurora, Colorado!

30 August 2005, 06:47

475Guy

I'm with the others in wishing your wife a speedy recovery. Good luck and prayers are with you and yours.

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They bid me take my place
among them in the Halls of Valhalla,
Where the brave may live forever.

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30 August 2005, 08:04

Bob in TX

Hey Mims,

I will add both of you to my prayers. Best of luck to y'all........

God Bless,

Bob

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30 August 2005, 08:17

SBT

Mims,

Please let your wife know that you are in our prayers. This is yet another example to prove true your signature line.

"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark

30 August 2005, 08:56

CFA

Tough luck Harry, but Africa can wait she can't. Please keep us posted on her progress and when you are plannig to try Africa again.

Fred

*If you are not hunting in Africa you are planning to hunt in Africa*

30 August 2005, 15:54

bobga

Harry,
Want to add to the rest of replies, my prayers will be with you and your wife. Hopefully you can reschedule your trip without any monetary loss.
Boga

30 August 2005, 17:46

JeffMc

Harry,

Hope your wife recovers fast and you both are world traveling soon - in my thoughts and will watch for progress reports

30 August 2005, 18:49

Widowmaker416

Mims

Real sorry to hear that kind of news! My best to your wife and you! A speedy recovery, and then back to Africa!

"America's Meat - - - SPAM"

As always, Good Hunting!!!

Widowmaker416

30 August 2005, 18:51

577NitroExpress

Harry:

My family's thoughts and prayers go out to you and your wife. I hope all turns out for the best for you both.

I'm pretty sure Africa isn't going anywhere for a long while, so you will get your time...

577NitroExpress
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30 August 2005, 18:55

PWN375

Mims,

My prayers and positive thoughts are with you and your wife during this trying time. Best wishes for good results and a speedy recovery for her.

Perry

30 August 2005, 19:25

bobc

Mims, so sorry to hear about your wife's health news. We all hope it turns out to be a non-issue. Having been last year, I know what a wonderful spot you're missing, but hope that you can reschedule after ya'll pass this challenge. Bob

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30 August 2005, 19:58

Harry

Dear Friends...Karen and I are overcome by and most appreciative of the concern, good wishes and prayers. With a bunch like the AR gang behind us there is no way we can lose.
Africa will still be there and as exciting as ever when we get the boss lady healed up!
Many, many thanks for keeping Karen in your thoughts and prayers.
Better tomorrows!
Mims

You can borrow money but you can not borrow time. Go hunting with your family.

bye
Stefano
Waidmannsheil

30 August 2005, 23:08

invader66

Add me to the list of those who will pray for you both. I to believe in the power. As one who has had to seek medical help over seas, I am thankful Ya'll were here.
Gene