Search results

  • Some of the links on this forum allow SMF, at no cost to you, to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
  1. alaskanbear

    Someone has to ask so it might as well be me... What/when is the next throwdown?!

    Havent been able to join in all the fun previously, BUT, now that the temps are slowly rising and my heart is under control--I WANNA PLAY TOOO!!  So, to the powers at be, gitter dun, lets get the show on da road!!..lol Rich
  2. alaskanbear

    Lampasas, Texas here

     aboard!!  Your pit sounds interesting, how about some pics you can share with us. We are not only a hungry bunch for smoked/grilled/bbq'ed/hell any way of food but also for the 'tell-all' pics. Enjoy share and just have fun-excellent bunch of folks here with just about any advice you can...
  3. alaskanbear

    AMNPS keeps dying out What am I doing wrong?

    LOL, Funny I should of even thought to respond to this post.. Cane here with a good idea on air flow being the problem, but, alas, a day late and a dollar short..  Good advice from the master as well, and Todd, KEEP up your excellent work!!  I love all three of my smokers and just about to pull...
  4. alaskanbear

    Can someone tell me who made this pot?

    Talk about making an old man 'envious'  !!  super great find--cheerish that for a long time brother..  Rich
  5. alaskanbear

    A-MAZE-N Products Hits #10,000 Orders Today!!!

    Wonderful job Todd.  Your customer service, kind words, help and sheer presence make it all a pleasureavble experience for us--let alone the dam near perfect product! RIch
  6. alaskanbear

    A Meat Eater from the UP of Michigan

     aboard, you find alot of us over the "60" mark and when it comes to smokin, kids, just big kids with big toys and the dreaded waisteline LOL Rich
  7. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    Report this postReply with quoteBear's Back (Kinda) by Bearcarver » Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:28 am OK guys----I'm back!!! However it will be few & far between for awhile, as I have many DR appts, and am very tired in between. I'll get here when I can. I still can't get to my computer in the loft, so...
  8. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    Sounds to be a 'true brother' in every sense of the word.  Where you be traveling from? Morgan Hill, 463 Calif Rich
  9. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    JUST got the best news from Linda so far!!!! Just a note to let you know that John is doing better. He lost 19 pounds in 10 days so most of the fluid in his body is gone. In fact, he is a little dehydrated. The cardiologist stopped all the diuretics yesterday. He is also breathing much better...
  10. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    Just got this from Linda: Just wanted to let you know how John is doing.  He still has trouble breathing at times.  Pulmonary doctor said his emphysema is worse and there is still some fluid in the bottom of his lungs.  Doing CAT scan of the lungs on Jan. 2.  He is eating more now.  Kidney...
  11. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    Ok guys, just got off the phone with John. He sounds very labored and quite out of breath. His kidneys are still not working correctly and the lungs are still filling with liquids. His good sense of humor is null, and he is totally fed up with it all. Crushed my feelings hearing him sound...
  12. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    Just received this from Linda: Just a quick note to let you know John is still having trouble breathing. Nurse comes today and he sees doctors on Wed and Thurs. Linda Rich
  13. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    Good News yet again for the Bear!!! Got this from Linda: Rich, Just wanted to let you know John came home this afternoon. Hope he stays home this time. Linda Rich
  14. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    Hey all, Just received this email from Linda with regards to John, (BearCarver): Just wanted to let you know John is still in the hospital.  The doctors are still trying to get fluid out of his body and lungs with diuretic IVs.  At times he still has trouble breathing.  He'll probably remain...
  15. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    Bear needs more prayers! You got them buddy!! Stay set and let your body heal. John came home Wednesday afternoon. He still had quite a bit of swelling in his legs and feet due to his kidneys not working right. He was having trouble breathing yesterday and it got really bad around 8:00 last...
  16. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    And the latest from Linda, John stay downstairs and take care of yourself. We will see you soon. John came home yesterday afternoon. He won't be on the forum for a while yet. He's having a hard time breathing and he's not allowed to walk up stairs for a while and the computer is in our office...
  17. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    Good News!! Looks like Bear is coming home! The doctors are planning to release John from the hospital today. They wanted him to go to Good Shepherd rehab center for a week but he refused. Linda
  18. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    I have another update from Linda for everyone. This good news!! There is talk about John being released from hospital in a day or two. Heart seems to be okay. Kidneys still only functioning at 15% to 20% but no dialysis yet. The renal doctor wants to wait and see if the kidney's recover more on...
  19. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    Here is the latest update from Linda. Hang in there Bear, You'll be home soon. John is still in the hospital. This is the 17th day. Since they drained his lung of 2 liters of blood and fluid, his breathing is better. They even discontinued the oxygen yesterday. It seems that his kidneys are the...
  20. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    Just received this Linda..prayers still needed. Rich, John said you can post our home address on the forum for anyone that wants to send him a card. I'll take the cards to the hospital for him. Tell Shane (thoseguys26) John would love some meat smoking pics and pics of his puppies. His...
Clicky