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  1. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    This just in: Rich, He has his right lung drained today. They drained over 2 liters of old blood and fluid. We could see a big improvement in his breathing right away. I'll ask him tomorrow if he wants me to give his home address to people who want to send him cards since I don't know how...
  2. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    Just received this update from Ms. Bear; John had a rough time. The surgery on his heart seems to be okay, but his 1 lung was leaking and the air from the lung got under his skin and his upper body swelled up. Both eyes swelled up so much he couldn't see. The doctor put a chest tube in to...
  3. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    Here is the newest update from Linda, looks like he's doing better! Image Today was the best day for John. Leaking lung still a bit of a problem. His spirits are good considering all he's been through. Received the card and best wishes from the meat forum today and said I should tell everyone...
  4. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    UPDATE: John was sedated and put back on ventilator for 48 hours because he was delusional on Saturday. When they stopped the sedation this morning, his mind was perfectly clear and he is very calm now. The ventilator was removed. Now there is a problem with his lung leaking air. His...
  5. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    via meateater have an update from Linda ,Bears wife. You will get home soon Buddy! He was good Friday afternoon. But Saturday was terrible. Complained about his right foot being numb and stomach pain. He was also delirious. They finally put ventilator back in and sedated him so he wouldn't...
  6. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    You both are very correct and I do appologize.  My uneasiness about his state of health and my fear of losing a good friend shaded my ability to rationalize all the facts and should not have surfaced especially now. My appologies to those affected by my one-sided views. Will not happen again. Rich
  7. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    Him being Suspended/Banned is the main reson for me and some others to have quit posting and being an active member here.  Just because he ruffled some "powerful" feathers and didnt back down in his 'opinions' he was stripped of his OTBS and then his membership--makes me proud to be associated...
  8. alaskanbear

    RE: Bearcarver's health

    For those who still care about a fellow brother, smoker and very good man. Bearcarver (John) was scheduled for a heart valve surgery to replace a bad valve. I received this email for Linda, his mama bear, and thought it only appropriate to share here with those who still care. Just received...
  9. alaskanbear

    A Great Man Has Passed Away

    Just read this. I am so very sorry for his wife, kids and grand kids. My sincere sympathy to Gary's entire family. I know he has helped me with bacon and I will always remember and appreciate his friendship and kind words. RIP in peace my friend. Rich
  10. alaskanbear

    Well,,,, He is COMING HOME!!!!!!!!!

    GOD BLESS AND THANK YOU SIR!!@ Rich & Family
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  12. Well,,,, He is COMING HOME!!!!!!!!!

    Well,,,, He is COMING HOME!!!!!!!!!

  13. alaskanbear

    First ABT's & Mushrooms

    Care to share with your Western-Northern brother???  Dam dem luuk guuud!!! Rich
  14. alaskanbear

    time to do another fattie. "Steak-umm"

    Save me a plate sir. Rich
  15. alaskanbear

    Questions for smoking chicken breasts.

    So far so good, please keep the pics and posts a comin.. Rich
  16. alaskanbear

    1st Brisky w/ Q-view

    Super tasty looking, we sure could use SMELL-A-VISION here!>??!?!?!?!?!  whats up with that Ad-min??  =)) Rich
  17. alaskanbear

    How to do a bacon weave

    Not even a single curnal of corn for texture  hmmmm they should smoke that next time. Rich
  18. alaskanbear

    Noob in SoCal - San Diego

     aboard and PLZ do not forget the Q-view--we need our pics, otherwise you may hear this;      or             or Have fun and smoke yur lil heart out!! Rich
  19. alaskanbear

    Anyone? What recipe for Smoked Salmon like the popular gift packages?

    Always get good comments on flavor and texture with these: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/110038/smoked-sockeye-coho-salmon-step-by Rich
  20. alaskanbear

    To the lurkers!

    I am just a forum voyeur at heart...lol Rich
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