From ranickel at comcast.net  Sun Jan 17 23:30:00 2010
From: ranickel at comcast.net (Robert Nickels)
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:30:00 -0600
Subject: [Vintage-Audio] A message about Duane Fischer W8DBF
Message-ID: <4B53E3C8.1020504@comcast.net>

This is for the benefit of subscribers to this list who may not be aware 
of Duane's situation.    The following was posted to the Hallicrafters 
ham radio list on January 7th by a friend of his family:
-------------------

If anyone has been wondering why they have not heard from W8DBF, or why he
has been absent from the nets, it is due to serious health problems that
caught up with him over the holidays.  Duane has been suffering from
severe kidney problems, and has also been found to have severe type 1
(insulin-dependent) diabetes.  Shelly tells me that he was found
unconscious in his house, and had to be hospitalized.  At this writing,
he is in critical condition, although he has had some improvement.  Shelly
informs me that Duane is not well enough to live on his own anymore, and
will require daily kidney dialysis for the foreseeable future.  Once Duane
is stronger, he will need to move into a nursing home or assisted living
facility.  Your prayers will be appreciated, of course.  If you would like
to send your wishes to Duane, you can do so through his daughter.  Shelly
Fischer Carpenter, Duane's daughter, may be reached through her Facebook
account at:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=755443758

--------------

There have been several updates since then, and while the initial crisis seems to have passed, Duane has suffered several setbacks and his overall health is still precarious.   The best way to get information is to check Shelly's Facebook page.

I'm sure you all know that this list was very near and dear to Duane, and join me in hoping that his situation will improve to the point where he can again enjoy his vintage audio and ham radio hobbies.   If you care to send a card, here is the best address to use:

Shelly Carpenter Fischer
2110 Flushing Road
Flint MI 48504

I regret having to make this posting, but wanted everyone to be aware of the situation.

73, Bob W9RAN






From marie.lamb at gmail.com  Mon Jan 18 01:38:37 2010
From: marie.lamb at gmail.com (Marie Lamb)
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:38:37 -0500
Subject: [Vintage-Audio] A message about Duane Fischer W8DBF
In-Reply-To: <4B53E3C8.1020504@comcast.net>
References: <4B53E3C8.1020504@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <f8b0bcaf1001172238o4011e8celb178a772af373bb7@mail.gmail.com>

Thank you, Robert!  Jim Thayer and I have both been posting updates to the
SWL and Hallicrafters lists, and I appreciate it very much that you thought
to pass the news here, since I haven't posted here in quite a while.

Anyway, in addition to the kidney problems and diabetes, Duane has suffered
a stroke that has impaired the use of his hands,
and has also been having chest pains.  He was admitted to a nursing home
this past Thursday, but when he developed chest pains,
he had to return to the Hurley Medical Center in Flint, MI, where he still
is at this writing.  Robert is correct that cards for Duane should
be sent to his daughter's address, since it's not clear yet how long Duane
will be hospitalized, and he'll most likely be going back to the nursing
home and not to his own house.

Thanks to everyone for all of your concern.  I know it means a lot to Duane
and to his daughter and grandchildren!

73 and thanks--

Marie Lamb

On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 11:30 PM, Robert Nickels <ranickel at comcast.net>wrote:

> This is for the benefit of subscribers to this list who may not be aware
> of Duane's situation.    The following was posted to the Hallicrafters
> ham radio list on January 7th by a friend of his family:
> -------------------
>
> If anyone has been wondering why they have not heard from W8DBF, or why he
> has been absent from the nets, it is due to serious health problems that
> caught up with him over the holidays.  Duane has been suffering from
> severe kidney problems, and has also been found to have severe type 1
> (insulin-dependent) diabetes.  Shelly tells me that he was found
> unconscious in his house, and had to be hospitalized.  At this writing,
> he is in critical condition, although he has had some improvement.  Shelly
> informs me that Duane is not well enough to live on his own anymore, and
> will require daily kidney dialysis for the foreseeable future.  Once Duane
> is stronger, he will need to move into a nursing home or assisted living
> facility.  Your prayers will be appreciated, of course.  If you would like
> to send your wishes to Duane, you can do so through his daughter.  Shelly
> Fischer Carpenter, Duane's daughter, may be reached through her Facebook
> account at:
>
> http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=755443758
>
> --------------
>
> There have been several updates since then, and while the initial crisis
> seems to have passed, Duane has suffered several setbacks and his overall
> health is still precarious.   The best way to get information is to check
> Shelly's Facebook page.
>
> I'm sure you all know that this list was very near and dear to Duane, and
> join me in hoping that his situation will improve to the point where he can
> again enjoy his vintage audio and ham radio hobbies.   If you care to send a
> card, here is the best address to use:
>
> Shelly Carpenter Fischer
> 2110 Flushing Road
> Flint MI 48504
>
> I regret having to make this posting, but wanted everyone to be aware of
> the situation.
>
> 73, Bob W9RAN
>
>
> --
> I think you have everything you need.  If not, you'll just have to fake
> it.--Don Dolloff, WCNY Classic FM, 2002.
>
> Never a dull moment; if there is one, chances are I'm not around.--Marie
> Lamb, WAER Jazz 88, 2002
>
> It's not true that I had nothing on.  I had the radio on.--Marilyn Monroe
>
> The moment you say "Please, give me a reason for this,"
> you are being impossible and temperamental.--Montserrat
> Caball?.
>

From Groups at AbSoundLabs.Com  Mon Jan 18 07:47:40 2010
From: Groups at AbSoundLabs.Com (ABSL-Groups)
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:47:40 -0600
Subject: [Vintage-Audio] A message about Duane Fischer W8DBF
In-Reply-To: <4B53E3C8.1020504@comcast.net>
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To Duane & Family...

While I don't post here much and just lurk I have seen that Duane has been
active.

I can relate to some of the conditions that are affecting Duane, having
experienced them myself or through friends I can only hope that he will be
on the mend soon.

My thoughts are with Duane and his family.

Mark


