Ken Howell out for a while

05 July 2001, 13:35

<Ken Howell>

Just a note to let you all know that I'm not being uppity when I don't check in for the next few weeks. Had a stroke Sunday night and will be in rehab here for the next few weeks. Right now, some things don't work at all, and those that do work are mighty slow and wobbly. Nurses didn't take me seriously when I asked for half a Viagra pill so I could find the damn spout.

Happy Fourth!

CU Later!

Happy Fourth!

05 July 2001, 13:53

GeorgeS

I wish you all the best. Speedy recovery!

George

05 July 2001, 15:11

Bigdaddytacp

quote:
Originally posted by Ken Howell:
Just a note to let you all know that I'm not being uppity when I don't check in for the next few weeks. Had a stroke Sunday night and will be in rehab here for the next few weeks. Right now, some things don't work at all, and those that do work are mighty slow and wobbly. Nurses didn't take me seriously when I asked for half a Viagra pill so I could find the damn spout.
Happy Fourth!
CU Later!
Happy Fourth!

Mr. Howell, good luck and you will be in my prayers, Thank you for all your writing and posting on the boards,a fellow shooter and student of the master(s)get well soon!!!!

05 July 2001, 16:50

<mnmark>

Ken,
Get well soon. We'll miss you.

-mark

05 July 2001, 17:49

Ol` Joe

Ken, sorry to hear your haveing problems, hope to see you back posting soon...Ol` Joe

05 July 2001, 18:07

Mark

Ken,

Concentrate on getting healthy again, I'm sure we'll all be here when you get back!

Mark

05 July 2001, 19:05

<vssf>

Ken

Looking forward to seeing you back. Speedy recovery.

Regards

Ray

05 July 2001, 20:27

Saeed

Ken,

All of us here wish you a very speedy and complete recovery my friend.

We hope you will not be away from us for too long.

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www.accuratereloading.com

06 July 2001, 00:01

<Don G>

Ken,

Keep a stiff upper lip - you don't need Viagra for that! Know that you have a lot of friends interested in your recovery.

My father-in-law had a stroke while splitting wood. A year later he's splitting it again, so keep fighting!

Don

06 July 2001, 00:31

<Mats>

Ken my friend,

I'm sorry to hear about your condition. I hope, and believe, that you'll have a speedy recovery - I kinda think you're stubborn enough for that! Just lay off the women for a while...

My absolute best to you,

-- Mats

06 July 2001, 02:26

Dutch

Ken, you'll be on our mind. Get well soon. Dutch.

P.S. - now is not the time to harass the nurses!

06 July 2001, 04:19

<TomJ>

Ken,
God bless you and get well soon. You're one of my all-time favorite firearms writers and I look forward to many more articles from you!

06 July 2001, 04:42

<Hip's Ax>

Get well soon Doctor Howell....

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-Hip's Ax
"Where the Hell did that 8 come from!!??"

06 July 2001, 12:37

Pete E

Mr Howell,

I wish you a speedy recovery...I sure after a few weeks things will be pretty much back to normal,

regards,

Pete

06 July 2001, 12:57

<Robin>

Hang in there.

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Robin
from Tucson, AZ

06 July 2001, 13:14

Santala

We all wish you the best and will be looking forward to hearing from you real soon.

Steve

06 July 2001, 13:22

Alex Szabo

Ken, I've seen many a folks go through this scenario over the years.

Although I am sorry to hear about your plight, you just stay fighting (without the agitation), focused, worry-free and happy. You will do just fine! You are who you are and will remain the same when all is said and done (and belive me, more will be said than done!). God-speed to you brother!

Best regards,
Alex

06 July 2001, 13:38

Ku-dude

Ken,

Sorry to hear about your stroke. You're in my prayers. Take care; do the rehab; and we look forward to your getting back with us.

You comment about the Viagra reminds me of the observation about the cold weather by the first man I practiced law with. "It's so cold you got to file a motion to produce to find the dang thang."

Get well. Ku-dude

06 July 2001, 13:49

<R. A. Berry>

Ken,
God bless you for taking the time to educate and entertain us nuts on this website. When you are finished with the CT scans, echocardiograms, carotid ultrasounds, anticoagulants, lipid lowering regimens, antihypertensives and rehabilitation as indicated, come back and rehabilitate us. Hopefully it was just a little one and won't slow you down.

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Good huntin' and shootin',
RAB

06 July 2001, 14:29

<Odessa>

Ken, You add so much to the reloading boards that you frequent, thanks for all you do and my best to you for a speedy recovery. May God Bless.

06 July 2001, 14:37

<Gary Rihn>

I'll be thinking of ya Ken.

By the looks of the typing, you haven't slowed down much...

See ya soon!

11 July 2001, 01:56

<BLH>

GOD bless you Ken and I will be praying for you.
Brooks

11 July 2001, 12:02

BigIron

God bless, Ken, and hang in there! It WILL get better. Do the rehab and be patient; recovery isn't overnight but you do recover.

My Dad had a stroke several years ago and I was amazed at what he recovered versus what was working immediately afterwards.

You haven't lost your sense of humor, and that's REALLY important.

BigIron

12 July 2001, 06:44

jpb

Sorry to hear of your problems, Ken. Relax, get well and resume posting when you fee like it.

I always look for your name on various boards and read what you have written -- your words of wisdom really deserve being labelled as such!

John P. Ball

14 July 2001, 17:09

<k wood>

Wish you a speedy recovery!!!!!!!!!!!!!

21 July 2001, 07:26

<Kevin from ND>

Hello all,

I am a newly registered member here. I just spoke with Ken a few minutes ago and he asked that I post this on the board here. He said that he hopes to be going home from the hospital next week and hopes to be posting again on this board maybe the week after that. He sounded optimistic to me and sauys that he is improving daily.

He specifically asked that I post here to let you know how he is doing.

Best,

Kevin from ND

21 July 2001, 08:12

<Gary Rihn>

Thanks for the update Kevin!

If you talk to Ken again, tell him that we're ready when he is!

21 July 2001, 15:53

<PIONEER>

Ken, Get well from from one of the new guys.
Your knowledge is respected and appreciated.
Thanks, Barry

You can do all things through Christ who gives you Strength.

09 August 2001, 17:33

<Ken Howell>

Well, I'm home again, finally, after a forced "vacation" in the rehab unit. Have to use a wheelchair now, and "eat" through a tube stuck into my belly just above the navel (the ONLY way to eat broccoli, Brussel sprouts, okra, or lutefisk!). Also have a somewhat less than beautiful relationship with an oxygen hose. Whoever designed that two-pronged thingamabob to fit in the nostrils had his head stuck in a very unsuitable location for designer ï¿½ glad he never tried his hand as a wildcatter. (Or maybe he did. Some sure don't make much sense.

I'm babbling so will quit.

Thanks, all, for all the good words from your hearts. You have no idea how much I appreciate 'em all ï¿½ or how long I'll remember you all fondly and gratefully.

Ken

09 August 2001, 17:42

<Jeff in ND>

Glad to see you back.

Sure missed seeing you at the Varmint Hunters Jamboree but since the shootout rained out your didn't miss much.

Keep Getting Better.
Jeff in ND

09 August 2001, 20:36

Pete E

Ken,

I'm glad your home and making progress. I look forward to seeing you get back into the swing of thing on here as your input is/was

Regards,

Pete

09 August 2001, 23:41

<Don G>

Ken,

It sounds like you are now properly equipped to enjoy my cooking!

Glad to have you back on line.

Hang tough,
Don

10 August 2001, 01:42

<Gary Rihn>

Good to hear you're back home. That's gotta feel good. Looking forward to seeing more of you on here now. Take care.

10 August 2001, 03:11

Santala

Ken,
It's good to hear you are home. Hope all is improving and you are able to keep posting.

Good Luck
Steve

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Every man dies, but not every man really lives!!

10 August 2001, 05:39

<Hip's Ax>

Glad to hear that your home Dr. Howell.

10 August 2001, 06:29

<vssf>

Great to see you in print. Its good to have you back.

Regards

Ray

10 August 2001, 08:35

<R. A. Berry>

Ken,
Wonderful to see you posting again. Hopefully the PEG tube is a temporary condition that you will eventually be rid of. Pass the broccoli and okra, hold the Brussel sprouts, and I forgot what lutefisk was, so I'll pass on that too.

Best Regards,
Ron

10 August 2001, 10:35

<redleg155>

Very glad to hear you're home.

redleg

10 August 2001, 12:37

Alex Szabo

quote:
Originally posted by Ken Howell:
Well, I'm home again, <snip>

Ken,

Welcome back brother! Just don't let all gizmos & gadgets get your dander up, since it's part of the plumbing & architecture for now .

Keep in touch, and chime in too often and too soon as the ship needs to continue to be steadied...

Best regards,
Alex

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote! - Benjamin Franklin 1759

10 August 2001, 12:38

Gatehouse

Good to hear you are home Mr. Howell. I hope you feel better soon.

I was just looking at my Nosler manual last night, and got a kick out of your comments regarding advice for Alaskan Bear Defense."

Get well soon.