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Elmo T
02-20-14, 10:54 AM
I’ve been waiting for the “right” time to pass along this information and I’ve been asked to send it out now.

Kevin (Dando) is critically ill and has been hospitalized for nearly a month now. I don’t know all the details and out of respect for his privacy, I won’t go into specifics. I do have a “boots on the ground” contact there and I’ll provide more info if and when I hear something new.

His friends ask for your positive thoughts and prayers. If so inclined, you can PM me for an address for cards.

Jim

Tifosi24
02-20-14, 10:57 AM
Oh my, terrible news. Thanks for passing along the information, I will certainly be keeping him and his family in my prayers.

Don Quixote
02-20-14, 11:15 AM
He needs all the positive thoughts and prayers we can collectively muster. Kevin has had a tough year. Keep fighting buddy.

TravelGal
02-20-14, 12:22 PM
Amen to that Don Q. I am a firm believer in the power of prayer, having been on the receiving end of it more than once in my life. I pray for Kevin every day, each time he comes into my mind. I picture him in the hospital but getting better and stronger, healing with every minute that goes by. Put that thought out there, whether it's to your God or to the universe. He needs our love and protective support.

Gnam
02-20-14, 12:50 PM
dang. That is unpleasant news. :(

I enjoy reading Kevin's posts and look forward to his full recovery. :thumbup:

nrc
02-20-14, 01:14 PM
Crap. That's horrible. :(

Please let him know that he's in our thoughts and prayers and that he's missed here.

DagoFast
02-20-14, 01:16 PM
Sad to hear this. Good vibes heading his way!

Kiwifan
02-20-14, 01:20 PM
Bugger. That is so sad, I hope he makes a full recovery and can manage to find his way back here.

TKGAngel
02-20-14, 01:50 PM
Thank you for letting us know. He and his family are definitely in my thoughts and prayers.

Wheel-Nut
02-20-14, 01:57 PM
Thoughts and prayers.
Get well soon!

RaceGrrl
02-20-14, 03:01 PM
This is terrible news. :( :( We're local- is there anything we can do to help?

Napoleon
02-20-14, 03:11 PM
I will send all the positive thoughts possible and I hope he is back to 100% as soon as possible. It is really terrible to hear one of our own has had such a bad round of luck like this.

cameraman
02-20-14, 03:36 PM
I had noticed he hadn't posted much lately. Here's to hoping things improve greatly.

Elmo T
02-20-14, 03:45 PM
This is terrible news. :( :( We're local- is there anything we can do to help?

PM'd you.

G.
02-21-14, 12:45 AM
:( Get better, bud.

SteveH
02-21-14, 01:29 AM
Thinking only the best, get well soon.

KLang
02-21-14, 10:16 AM
Hope you are feeling better soon Kevin.

pfc_m_drake
02-21-14, 10:37 AM
Sorry to hear this. :(
Hoping for the best.

Insomniac
02-21-14, 11:46 AM
:( My thoughts are with Kevin. I hope he makes a speedy recovery!

trish
02-21-14, 11:12 PM
Please wish him a speedy recovery. He'll be in my thoughts.

RaceGrrl
02-22-14, 10:19 PM
We did send flowers to Kevin from OffCamber to let him know that we're all thinking about him and to wish him a speedy recovery. :)

Kiwifan
02-23-14, 12:53 AM
We did send flowers to Kevin from OffCamber to let him know that we're all thinking about him and to wish him a speedy recovery. :)

Thanks for that Grrl, that gesture is what makes this place so special.

I love my OffCamber Family. :thumbup:

Elmo T
02-23-14, 09:02 PM
We did send flowers to Kevin from OffCamber to let him know that we're all thinking about him and to wish him a speedy recovery. :)

:thumbup::thumbup:

I will be checking in again tomorrow and will pass any news along.

SteveH
02-23-14, 09:06 PM
We did send flowers to Kevin from OffCamber to let him know that we're all thinking about him and to wish him a speedy recovery. :)

That's a wonderful thing to do. Thanks

Opposite Lock
02-23-14, 11:38 PM
That's a wonderful thing to do. Thanks


Indeed. Thanks. :thumbup:

Insomniac
02-24-14, 01:23 PM
We did send flowers to Kevin from OffCamber to let him know that we're all thinking about him and to wish him a speedy recovery. :)

:thumbup:

Hoping Elmo has a great update.

RaceGrrl
02-24-14, 03:04 PM
What this little group has lost in numbers it has gained in heart, I think. Here's hoping for a good report also!

Elmo T
02-24-14, 04:35 PM
Trying to explain this community to "civilians" has been an odd challenge of late. We all kinda sort-of know each other but not. Plenty of online thread chat, some PMs. A few probably have direct emails. Some have made the leap to phone each other at times. A few have even met. Some go back to 7G days.

I've talked directly to several of you over the past few weeks. I couldn't have expected more. PM's were met with almost immediately return phone calls. When done right, this crazy internet can be used for something worthwhile and meaningful. :thumbup:

Elmo T
02-24-14, 09:56 PM
Nothing to add today - I was told that no visitors were allowed to see him. Perhaps another update tomorrow.

G.
02-25-14, 02:02 AM
Trying to explain this community to "civilians" has been an odd challenge of late.

My wife just calls it "Brokeback Racetrack" and we just try not to speak of it.

;) :D

Elmo T
02-25-14, 10:06 AM
My wife just calls it "Brokeback Racetrack" and we just try not to speak of it.

;) :D

:rofl::thumbup:

TravelGal
02-25-14, 03:55 PM
My wife just calls it "Brokeback Racetrack" and we just try not to speak of it.

;) :D

Excuse me? :D

Ankf00
02-25-14, 06:54 PM
incredible news. jeez.




get well.

JoeBob
02-26-14, 04:05 PM
I hate reading news like this.

But am so heartened that this little community has stuck together for so long. And that in times of need, we hear about it.

Please pass along my well wishes.

Anteater
03-01-14, 07:01 PM
So sorry to read the news about Dando's serious illness; he is a good guy who has been through a lot in the past couple of years, IIRC. :( Keeping him in my prayers, and hoping that he's better soon.

WickerBill
03-07-14, 06:44 AM
Any news?

Elmo T
03-07-14, 01:39 PM
I've put off posting more information because I don't have any good news and it grows increasingly harder to get accurate information on him. I have one sole source of information and her access is apparently being limited.

Kevin was moved to a nursing home last week.

Based on my understanding, his medical condition has improved. Sadly though, he has suffered a brain injury. When she lasted visited, she said he did not know who he was, where he was, or any other pertinent information. He is able to communicate, albeit scattered talk of proms, fighting wars somewhere, and other disjointed comments.

For those who've messaged me for details, I've tried to be respectful to Kev and his family. That said, I think the group should fully understand the current situation. Kev has been brutally honest about his personal life to some individuals here and to OC collectively. Whatever battles he has fought and has yet to fight should not take away from who he is. He is a father to two young daughters. He is a son. He cares about this odd little slice of the web.

I want to say something positive. I want to have some hope things will improve. I truly don't know.

Our health is everything and you gain some perspective when you see it threatened. Hug your kids. Hug your parents. Be a good friend and fight for those who need someone to stick up for them. Be a better person than you are today. And while we may not be hearing a Disney or O-hi-O reference from him, keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Jim

KLang
03-07-14, 01:48 PM
Well crap :(

Thanks for the update Elmo

cameraman
03-07-14, 02:18 PM
Ugh. I was afraid of that.

Kiwifan
03-07-14, 02:43 PM
Thank you for the update Elmo. Appreciate your care and concern for him and us, his "internet family"

Agh, feel like swearing but out of respect for this forum I won't.........

datachicane
03-07-14, 04:28 PM
Aw, man. That hurts. :(

Gnam
03-07-14, 04:36 PM
:(

Tragic. He made this a better place.
I wish him and his family the best.

trish
03-07-14, 07:23 PM
Thanks Elmo T

SteveH
03-07-14, 09:58 PM
Oh my. Terrible news.

TravelGal
03-07-14, 10:19 PM
:(

Tragic. He made this a better place.
I wish him and his family the best.

Word.

nrc
03-07-14, 11:46 PM
The brain is a funny thing. I'm going to keep praying that our friend will be back here to harass Browns fans and see Dalton win a Super Bowl.

TravelGal
03-08-14, 12:23 PM
I agree. When Meals on Wheels asked its participants for advice to give the younger generation, my mother thought a moment and said, "Never give up." Her doctor says she is "the exception to every medical rule." Exceptions do happen. C'mon dando. We're all pulling for you.

Don Quixote
03-08-14, 12:32 PM
I am optimistic that he will get better. One of my business partners had a serious brain injury this summer, and I am amazed at how much she has improved in the past 7 months. Maybe when he snaps out of this he will be a Browns fan instead of a Bengals fan.

Insomniac
03-08-14, 12:40 PM
I'm sad to hear things are worse than I thought. :( Sending my positive thoughts Kevin's way and hoping for a full recovery.

Anteater
03-10-14, 06:15 PM
:( We never know what curve balls life is going to throw us. Keeping Dando and his family in my thoughts and prayers...

Elmo T
03-28-14, 07:51 PM
I've been hearing some positive news with reports he was improving quite a bit. Today I received an email from Kevin. Not a lot of details but reads like the old Kevin. I replied and mentioned everyone's thoughts and prayers. When I can speak to him directly I'll pass along more details.

Gnam
03-28-14, 08:10 PM
Good news. :thumbup:

KLang
03-28-14, 09:04 PM
:thumbup::thumbup:

RaceGrrl
03-28-14, 09:25 PM
Please pass along our good wishes for continued healing. Glad to hear he's improving.

nrc
03-28-14, 10:12 PM
Wonderful news! Hoping he'll be back soon. :thumbup:

SteveH
03-28-14, 10:29 PM
:thumbup:

Wonderful news, indeed.

stroker
03-28-14, 11:00 PM
Attaboy, Kevin. Keep it up.;)

Anteater
03-29-14, 12:22 AM
Delighted to see this good news! We're pulling for you, Kevin! :thumbup:

cameraman
03-29-14, 12:26 AM
:thumbup:

manic mechanic
03-29-14, 01:16 AM
OUUUT F$@#$#ing STANDING!!!

Tell Kevin We are all proud to calll him a friend and wish for a great recovery.

/i've seen too many go down in the past few years, I'd hate to lament a guy like his' passing.

Off your butt, race boy. You still got stuff to do!

Hang tough, buddy! :thumbup:

manic

TravelGal
03-29-14, 01:28 AM
^^^^ What he said.

Man, is this good news. GOOOOOOD news. :thumbup:

mapguy
03-29-14, 08:05 AM
:thumbup: That is good news yo.

TKGAngel
03-29-14, 02:04 PM
Fantastic news! :thumbup:

trish
03-29-14, 10:00 PM
That is wonderful news! Thanks for keeping us up to date on his progress.

Insomniac
03-30-14, 06:35 PM
Great news!!!

dando
03-30-14, 06:35 PM
Does a 6' 3" idiot falling down backwards followed by a mo. in a coma make a sound?

Not happy with myself in the least bit.

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't deserve them.

SteveH
03-30-14, 06:50 PM
Life is good. :thumbup:

Insomniac
03-30-14, 07:08 PM
Does a 6' 3" idiot falling down backwards followed by a mo. in a coma make a sound?

Not happy with myself in the least bit.

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't deserve them.

We're glad you do! Heal up!

WickerBill
03-30-14, 07:21 PM
Yay!!

trish
03-30-14, 07:46 PM
Does a 6' 3" idiot falling down backwards followed by a mo. in a coma make a sound?

Not happy with myself in the least bit.

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't deserve them.

Welcome back

Gnam
03-30-14, 08:00 PM
Welcome to the future. :D

Elmo T
03-30-14, 08:06 PM
Welcome to the future. :D

:thumbup::rofl:

TravelGal
03-30-14, 08:18 PM
Does a 6' 3" idiot falling down backwards followed by a mo. in a coma make a sound?

Not happy with myself in the least bit.

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't deserve them.

The most welcome post I think I've seen on OC. :thumbup:

Andrew Longman
03-30-14, 09:01 PM
The most welcome post I think I've seen on OC. :thumbup:

Indeed. Welcome back. Give me a shout when you are up to it.

opinionated ow
03-30-14, 09:10 PM
The most welcome post I think I've seen on OC. :thumbup:

I concur...glad to see you back!

Dvdb
03-30-14, 09:17 PM
You had a long way to fall.....glad you're back.

I took the liberty of filling out a bracket for you......you didn't win. ;)

pfc_m_drake
03-30-14, 09:50 PM
Does a 6' 3" idiot falling down backwards followed by a mo. in a coma make a sound?

Not happy with myself in the least bit.

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't deserve them.
What's not to be happy about - you're here! :thumbup:

RaceGrrl
03-30-14, 11:25 PM
The most welcome post I think I've seen on OC. :thumbup:

Agree x100

So glad you're back, Kevin!
:thumbup::)

nrc
03-31-14, 01:25 AM
Just tell us truthfully... are you a Browns fan now?

As for the deserving the well wishes, we'll be the judge of that. Don't be so harsh on yourself. Life happens. We can't change the past but we can make the most of the future. We're very happy to have you in it.

Kiwifan
03-31-14, 03:53 AM
I don't deserve them.

Yes, yes you do. I have always had you down as a good bugger and nothing has changed.

Take care Mate. :thumbup:

Russell.

TKGAngel
03-31-14, 08:11 AM
Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't deserve them.

Even a Flyers fan deserves well wishes and kind thoughts. :)

Good to see you back!

Tifosi24
03-31-14, 08:34 AM
Excellent news! Welcome back. The Blue Jackets are still in the playoff hunt, so the miracles in Columbus keep on coming.

indyfan31
03-31-14, 10:01 AM
Does a 6' 3" idiot falling down backwards followed by a mo. in a coma make a sound?

Not happy with myself in the least bit.

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't deserve them.

Ouch! that's a long way down. Glad you're back. :thumbup:

Wheel-Nut
03-31-14, 10:28 AM
Good to hear you're improving. :thumbup:

Anteater
03-31-14, 09:28 PM
You may be a 6'3" idiot--but you're our 6'3" idiot! :p Great to have you back!!!!!

Seriously, a fall like that could have ended very, very badly. So happy that you're on the road to recovery!

Ankf00
04-01-14, 06:10 AM
very welcome news.

get well.

G.
04-01-14, 08:02 AM
What everyone said.
Hope your healing goes well. Doesn't sound like it started out that way.

We're here for ya', as best we can be!

JoeBob
04-01-14, 02:12 PM
OMG! So glad to see you back, Kevin.

Don't do it again.

KaBoom21
04-01-14, 04:50 PM
One of my favorite posters here. So glad to hear you are improving. :thumbup:

dando
04-07-14, 06:26 PM
Still faring well on the physical health front, but I'd kill to get out of assisted living. I don't need to be here. :(

Gnam
04-07-14, 06:48 PM
Still faring well on the physical health front, but I'd kill to get out of assisted living. I don't need to be here. :(
7' Indian + water fountain + window = free!

WickerBill
04-07-14, 07:16 PM
7' Indian + water fountain + window = free!

Yes, Gnam, let's get him climbing again. :p


Take your time, Kevin -- relax and continue to get better!

datachicane
04-07-14, 10:02 PM
7' Indian + water fountain + window = free!

:thumbup:

stroker
04-07-14, 10:03 PM
Nice to have you back, Kevin.

:thumbup:

dando
05-02-14, 10:04 AM
FYI, I'm now Rockin' in The Free World.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdiCJUysIT0&feature=kp

:thumbup:

-Kevin

SteveH
05-02-14, 10:45 AM
:thumbup: indeed

rock out dooder


http://youtu.be/0Qth8xNZvVM

TravelGal
05-02-14, 11:49 AM
:thumbup: indeed

rock out dooder



:thumbup::thumbup:

Gnam
05-02-14, 12:41 PM
:D:thumbup:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLEfi7w5XuQ

Elmo T
05-02-14, 01:43 PM
:thumbup::thumbup:

nrc
05-02-14, 06:06 PM
We're really thrilled to have you back. We missed you. We're also glad that you didn't wake up to a zombie apocalypse. :thumbup: