Marty's Bus

Hambden Bob · Post by **Hambden Bob** » Sat. May. 10, 2014 7:18 am

I knew Smitty would get Marty's Bus up "Hot Dog Hill" to get to North Camp! Nothing Like A Victory! This Bus Hauls many Good Souls,and seems to gain the Turbo Boost due to that very fact. An Amazing Journey to say the Least! Roll On!

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Sat. May. 10, 2014 8:00 am

Yup, I too am stickin with THIS BUS--Mornin Marty & Freddy

Freddy · Post by **Freddy** » Sat. May. 10, 2014 11:51 am

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain.

Smitty.... yup....that sofa belongs on the roof.

Here's a picture of our picnic last Thursday up north at Ebeemee pond (pronounced Beemee)... Yup, Marty's still a smoker. I suppose.... no need to quit now.

We used the van as a wind block...it didn't help much! LOL We saw loons swimming, but didn't see a single bird in the air.

I have a spare mobile home furnace, maybe I'll install it & we'll have instant heat when needed. If you want instant heat I guess it's oil or propane. We gave given thought to a propane furnace overhead.... it wouldn't take any floor space. Hmmm..... maybe sell the oil furnace & get a propane? Maybe have a warm summer & not need heat?

newbie in ny · Post by **newbie in ny** » Sun. May. 18, 2014 5:36 pm

A little late with this........ I hope Marty had a nice Mother's day and is having more better days than bad ones.
Beautiful view there at camp, hope you enjoyed your time even if it was a little chilly!

Freddy · Post by **Freddy** » Mon. May. 19, 2014 5:16 am

Forward we go..... Marty lost about 5 pounds last week. She weighs herself each Sunday. For weeks now she's stayed the same, but this week a difference. She's still eating, but obviously not as much as she should. Her left knee is giving her grief. It's stiff & makes it hard to walk. I don't know what that's about, but it reminds me of my Mom 4 days before she passed. One day Mom's legs just suddenly got so stiff she couldn't walk. I can't imagine Marty is that bad off, but I don't think her stiffness will be getting better. Maybe I'm too close to actually see her condition. In some respects she's doing OK, but in others, perhaps she's closer to dying then we think. God only knows! We all live 72 hours from death....all we have to do is stop drinking. Oddly, Marty's constant coughing has almost stopped. She might cough once or twice a day, but nothing like it was some weeks back. What strange thing .... her breathing get's better, and her legs get worse. She's using her wheeled walker almost all the time. Sometimes just a cane, but the walker gives her a seat to take a rest.

OK...Monday has come. Tis time to start a new week. Draw a big glass of optimism & onward we go!

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Mon. May. 19, 2014 8:22 am

Thanx for the update Freddy--my prayers stay with you both

windyhill4.2 · Post by **windyhill4.2** » Mon. May. 19, 2014 8:49 am

Praying & crying for you,Freddy.

samhill · Post by **samhill** » Mon. May. 19, 2014 9:55 am

Your keeping strong helps Marty more than you might think Freddy. Our prayers continue for both of you.

Hambden Bob · Post by **Hambden Bob** » Mon. May. 19, 2014 8:33 pm

It's just not easy being "Only A Man" some Days,Freddy......Your Thoughts,Speculations and Following Comments are Right In Line,Freddy. Normally,we're not Mentally Built for stuff like this. I don't think I'd be reaching by saying You've "Made The Grade" with Marty on All Of This,My Friend....Stay Loose,Hang Tough,and never be afraid to pick up a Phone,Day or Night.

SMITTY · Post by **SMITTY** » Mon. May. 19, 2014 8:41 pm

Hear hear! Not much I can add to those last few posts. Stay strong Freddy. Your both in our prayers.

michaelanthony · Post by **michaelanthony** » Tue. May. 20, 2014 9:31 am

[quote="Hambden Bob"]It's just not easy being "Only A Man" some Days,Freddy......Your Thoughts,Speculations and Following Comments are Right In Line,Freddy. Normally,we're not Mentally Built for stuff like this. I don't think I'd be reaching by saying You've "Made The Grade" with Marty on All Of This,My Friend....Stay Loose,Hang Tough,and never be afraid to pick up a Phone,Day or Night.

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I second that Freddy...ain't no wrong when it comes to love

Flyer5 · Post by **Flyer5** » Tue. May. 20, 2014 1:02 pm

Freddy you and Marty are very brave. I could not even imagine. I don't post much here, but I do think of you guys a lot. It reminds me of how to appreciate every moment. Stay strong.

coalkirk · Post by **coalkirk** » Wed. May. 21, 2014 7:03 am

Flyer5 wrote:Freddy you and Marty are very brave. I could not even imagine. I don't post much here, but I do think of you guys a lot. It reminds me of how to appreciate every moment. Stay strong.

Ditto what Flyer5 says. Your are a role model for us all on how to conduct ourselves with humor, dignity and grace under duress. No BS, it has changed the way I treat my wife. Not that I didn't treat her well before. But I try to be much more patient and understanding of her with the thought I could find myself in your shoes ay anytime. You are Marty were lucky to have found each other.

SMITTY · Post by **SMITTY** » Wed. May. 21, 2014 10:07 am

coalkirk wrote: ... You are Marty were lucky to have found each other.

Like Freetown Fred says, "It's just God stuff, ya know".

newbie in ny · Post by **newbie in ny** » Wed. May. 21, 2014 9:34 pm

That big glass of optimism does wonders! I'm amazed by the strength you both have.
You both are an inspiration to many of us.

Marty's Bus

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