oswegojohn/health.

Oswego John · Post by **Oswego John** » Oct 5th, '06, 11:00

this is mike, ojs son. oj is in hospital, he had heart attack. we were removing masts from O M F ONTARIO. our schooner over here. it was as we were leaving yard we figured he needed to go to hospital ASAP. right now he is okay GOT to tell you HE IS MY BEST FRIEND. AND ONE HECK OF A REAL MAN........! MIKE R. AND JUDY. could you call on land line and leave your number? I WOULD NEED IT. I cant seem to find it . MIKE I didnt mean to forget JESSE. SAY HEY TO HIM FOR US. 1230pm on friday October 6th EDT. is operation time. thanks to all.

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Michael Abramson · Post by **Michael Abramson** » Oct 5th, '06, 13:36

All of us on this board enjoy OJ's posts and comments. We wish him the best with the operation and a swift recovery back to sail-ready health.

Michael

Bob L · Post by **Bob L** » Oct 5th, '06, 15:33

Mike,

Is there some way you could post an address to send real snailmail to OJ? He's a vital member of this group and I'm sure we could deluge him with get-well fan mail.

tartansailor · Post by **tartansailor** » Oct 5th, '06, 15:58

I would like to join in, in wishing Oswego John a complete and speedy recovery. John has certainly earned the respect and admiration of our community with his charismatic style and fun filled wit. At least he did not miss out on much of the sailing season.

Dick

rtbates · Post by **rtbates** » Oct 5th, '06, 17:01

I certainly would like to express my sympathies and hope for a quick and full recovery.

SeaBelle · Post by **SeaBelle** » Oct 5th, '06, 17:48

Mike,

Although I've never met your Dad in person, I respect him and treasure him as a true friend. Please pass on our best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.

He and his family are in my prayers.

Dick Barthel · Post by **Dick Barthel** » Oct 5th, '06, 18:16

Mike,

What's really good is you realize how lucky you are to have a dad like OJ. I cherish the few days I got to spend with him this summer at your float-in. You have a really neat family and I know exactly what you mean about your dad being your best friend.

I hope he has a full and speedy recovery and is back at the helm of the Ontario in short order.

Dick

Neil Gordon · Post by **Neil Gordon** » Oct 5th, '06, 18:27

SeaBelle wrote:Although I've never met your Dad in person, ...

We all feel the same way about that... we haven't met in person but we're all good friends. When we do meet, it's always meeting an old friend and not a new one.

Wish your dad a speedy recovery!

Marc Theriault · Post by **Marc Theriault** » Oct 5th, '06, 18:34

Mike,

It's difficult for me to tell you exactly my tough because my vocabulary is limited, i'm a french canadian. I never met you're father but with his posts on the CDBoard i learn to know him.

You're post touch me in the heart, i wish him a good recovery.

I will pray for him on friday.
Marc

marka · Post by **marka** » Oct 5th, '06, 19:06

Mike,

I live in Oswego and have chatted with your dad from time down at the schooner. During the summer of '05 your dad, with my son Steve and I went sailing on a beautiful, blustery fall evening. Steve and I thoroughly enjoyed his company and we look forward to spending more time with him on the water next summer.

We'll be praying for his speedy recovery.

Mark

Mike Wainfeld · Post by **Mike Wainfeld** » Oct 5th, '06, 19:14

As Marc just said, you really feel that you get to know people on this board. I hope everything goes well, and we look forward to hearing from John again soon.
Mike

Dan & Pat · Post by **Dan & Pat** » Oct 5th, '06, 19:17

Its wonderful how there are so many names we associate with on this board and come to think of as friends without having ever met them in person. Each person's writing style and flair tells something about them, as does their 'handle'. (i.e. our beloved O J, Barfwinkle, Didereaux and countless more!)

For some unknown reason, we have tended to develop a trust in these faceless names, and with that trust, friendships which are based on trust. Those are true friendships, not just acquaintences. What I have seen in the few months that I've been a CD'er is a tremendous comraderie that stems from the simple association of our ownership of a piece of fiberglass, surrounded by water into which we throw money.

When one of 'ours' is down, this conglomeration of people pulls together with the hope of bringing that one back up.

Mike, we pray that your Dad will soon be blessed with better health, and his "sails" once again filled with the warm breath of his good friends here.

Dan

Will Wheatley · Post by **Will Wheatley** » Oct 5th, '06, 19:30

I don't get on the board as much as I used to but I have always enjoyed John's posts. He is a terrific member of and contributer to this board and we look forward to his return.

Hopes and Prayers from Maryland

Judith · Post by **Judith** » Oct 5th, '06, 20:36

I'm quite new to this board and have already come to enjoy Oswego John's posts, insights, and knowledge.

I wish him a speedy recovery and best wishes to all his family.

Judy

Gary M · Post by **Gary M** » Oct 5th, '06, 21:19

You all have already said it. If I had an address the card would be in the snail mail tomorrow.

To the rest of us.......you just never know!

Gary

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Best wishes for speedy recovery

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Regards from Florida friends

Hopes for a successful recovery

Best wishes to OJ

Speedy and full recovery