TIME FOR ALL OF US TO STEP UP AND HELP A FRIEND WHO DESERVES THE HELP!

[comfortably numb]

How about we hold the benefit on November 7th? Any problems with this?
Aquanut

Thats a wednesday. Needs to be on A weekend.

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Diving for Pleasure and Treasure - Grab it through Amazon!

[stevemc]

Tom, an enlarged atrium is fairly common, even for us young guys. Usually it is from a mitral valve not seating fully and causing regurge or a slight backup of blood. If listened well with a stethoscope, you can hear a slight whisper when that part pumps. You could live a normal life with this and never have a problem. It also can come from hypertension-high blood pressure, as the left atrium pumps the oxygenated blood into the left ventrical to go into the body, if the pressure is high it can cause a back up making the atrium enlarge. It can come from CHF, Congestive heart failure, I am sure you dont have that, that is usually for older smokers. If the left ventrical is enlarged, with the left atrium it usually means CHF. There are obvious signs of CHF besides that. I think they just want to make sure there is no underlying problem, and it is most likely the mitral valve problem. Nothing to get worked up over.

 

[aquanut]

Thats a wednesday. Needs to be on A weekend.

You're right! Make it the 3rd!

 

[ropesfish]

November 10 works for me.

 

[Trez]

Tom,
Keep the spirit high, you can and will make it through this. Prayers and positive thoughts are with you.

I like the fundraiser idea also, the 10th would work for me.

Trez

 

[aquanut]

I'm waiting for the folks at the Pennwood Motor Lodge to get back with me for the November 3rd date. If we can't do it there, I guess we'll do it my house in Orlando.
As soon as I can get confirmation, I'll let everybody Know.
John

 

[aquanut]

O.K. my friends, It appears the 10th is out. Someone else has reserved the grounds at Pennwood for that date. However, Saturday November 3rd is available, so I set that as the date. I hope those of you that said the 10th was good can still make it on the 3rd.

 

[theseeker]

Tom, just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are out there for your full recovery! It was great to meet you at the last treasure hunters picnic. Many thanks for all your input here on T-NET, have learned a lot from your contributions. If you need help with anything, I live in West Palm Beach just down the road. Don't hesitate to call on me.

Pete

 

[capt dom]

O.K. my friends, It appears the 10th is out. Someone else has reserved the grounds at Pennwood for that date. However, Saturday November 3rd is available, so I set that as the date. I hope those of you that said the 10th was good can still make it on the 3rd.

It may be a good idea to have this type of thing closer to where Tom lives... maybe here in Palm Beach County

 

[mad4wrecks]

I honestly don't know where I will be on that date. Surgery/radiation has not been scheduled yet but I expect it to happen this month. Not sure how long it will take before I am on my feet again after that. But the Pennwood is fine. Monica will wheel me in if she has to! I have too much fun with all you guys. Besides, I can't miss all that good food. I have become the incredible shrinking man. Down from 250 lbs 9 months ago to 211 lbs now. Also, I should have a few cool items to put up for auction as well. Tom

 

[aquanut]

It may be a good idea to have this type of thing closer to where Tom lives... maybe here in Palm Beach County

Dom,
You mentioned doing something on your brothers boat? Nobody ever said we couldn't do more than one benefit. It's too late for me to change up now. There are reservations and commitments that have already been made. The logistics for me to do this in Sebastion out of Orlando is distance enough.

 

[aquanut]

Down from 250 lbs 9 months ago to 211 lbs now. Also, I should have a few cool items to put up for auction as well. Tom

Hey Tom,
Don't worry about those pounds you lost. IFOUND THEM! Got 'em stored up for the winter. I'll give 'em back in the Spring.
John

 

[BeachComber7]

Hey Tom,
Don't worry about those pounds you lost. IFOUND THEM! Got 'em stored up for the winter. I'll give 'em back in the Spring.
John

You and me both John! Don't worry about it Tom!

 

[Darren in NC]

Tom, any news from yesterday? Did you get any updates or do you have to wait for the results?

 

[Apolla]

Hey Tommy.... Whats the News? saying a prayer and hoping things went well.....

 

[Connecticut Sam]

Best of luck to mad4wrecks an his family. God bless him and his family.

 

[divermark]

Hi Tom, sorry to hear of your issues, I would like to make a donation but am in the UK, is it possible somebody could set something up here?

Online fundraising donations and ideas - JustGiving

Mark

 

[aquanut]

Mark,
Check out the Cookout thread. Darren in NC. posted a way to make a donation. Setting up different accounts online is too confusing at this stage.
Aquanut

 

[divermark]

I know, but thats no good for me, I'm in the UK, my checking accounts in pounds etc etc, all boring stuff.

I'll wait and see if another method emerges, I'd seriously take a look at putting a locked Just giving link at the top of the thread, then anybody from any country can make an instant secure donation to Tom's cause.

Mark

 

[Darren in NC]

Mark, it sounds like you really want to give, so send it via Paypal to me as I'm bringing any distance-given donations to the cookout. I'll print off all giving and will also login live and let others see what has been given. Just use my Paypal address - it's darrentalley at juno dot com. Choose "Services" (not Goods) and enter "Tom's Cookout" in the note section. Don't add anything else. That will be enough. Thanks for your generosity. Tom will appreciate it greatly.