Hello From Kansas City

[GruntmaN]

Well well, John joins BOTL. Between you, Bob, and myself the KC people will bring the house down in a couple of weeks.

First off, good to hear from you Kyle!

Second, I just got owned by KC and will not be able to make it now. We just got back from our big family vacation. Just prior to leaving we found out that my cancer is likely back and I had to go through all of the expensive PET & CT scans for the 2nd time in 5 months, along with biopsies which required surgery due to the location, and everything else that goes with the surgeries. We already had most of the trip paid for so we basically had to go and it was nice to get my mind off things, even though we know more surgery expenses lie ahead. We are still trying to get caught up from the last round 5 years ago
As soon as we get back, our dog tore a ligament in her leg and cost us $1200 for her surgery last week. The day we got her back, we got the bill for the procedures I had done. Even though I only pay 10% because I have already hit the $8000 deductible this year... it was $1500! I also got hit with a VERY UNEXPECTED bill just over $1200 due by the 26th. It hasn't been a very good few weeks for my wallet. Speaking of which, anyone interested in a wallet or anything else I own? lol

Sorry to dump in my welcome thread but it feels good to vent and get it off my chest! If cancer taught me anything, there is much more important things to worry about than a bill collector. As long as you're breathing, things could always be worse!

Kyle & Bob, if you happen to nab a couple Ratzilla's for me I WILL find a way to pay you back or trade for them. /me begs

 

[hdroadglide]

Don't worry about it, John. You'll be taken care of.

 

[GruntmaN]

<3 ya Bob. I wish I could come hang with you guys but it was a double edge sword. I will still have a great time. The herf is the same weekend that SmokeyBeard and his pal are coming into KC for the Pipe & Tobacco show. I have no doubt that we'll have a good time.

Nub one each, the Rat and the U, Krump style will ya? I beat my own record with my first Sweet Jane on Friday! Check this out, I don't think you could ever beat this nub, there was not a shred of leaf left after she cooled off

 

[CO Smokes]

<3 ya Bob. I wish I could come hang with you guys but it was a double edge sword. I will still have a great time. The herf is the same weekend that SmokeyBeard and his pal are coming into KC for the Pipe & Tobacco show. I have no doubt that we'll have a good time.

Nub one each, the Rat and the U, Krump style will ya? I beat my own record with my first Sweet Jane on Friday! Check this out, I don't think you could ever beat this nub, there was not a shred of leaf left after she cooled off

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Now that's how you nub a cigar! Welcome from NJ and good luck with everything. As you said before, your health is the most important thing. Enjoy BOTL..

 

[GruntmaN]

Now that's how you nub a cigar! Welcome from NJ and good luck with everything. As you said before, your health is the most important thing. Enjoy BOTL..

Thanks bro,
Yeah, I tend to get my money's worth from sticks I enjoy. The SJ was a surprise. I'm not much for infused other than the tabak and java. I like the naturals though but that is just fermentation. Jane had some balls with all her sweetness and was addicting even.

 

[GruntmaN]

Hello Brothers. I had my procedure for the biopsy yesterday. I'm sore as hell but the doc said she saw some good signs on the node. Keep your fingers crossed, positive thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. The node still had visible fat in it and a clear blood flow line. It is REALLY big, they are normally 1/2" or less in size and mine was around 2" x 1" or about 8x larger than its supposed to be which certainly explains by that f'r hurts so bad, but good signs are good signs! Live life to the fullest, make every minute count and in the words of a very wise botl: MTDYB! (Make This Day Your Bitch) Own it brothers. Your end result is only as good as your effort!

 

[Hot Lips]

Welcome from the SouthLands!

 

[GruntmaN]

It came back benign!!!! Yeah!

 

[ironchefscott]

Great to meet you..and great to hear it came back benign!

 

[StocktonJohn]

Welcome!

 

[Jason_HLC]

Welcome from the city of Angels Krump!

 

[GruntmaN]

Thanks fellas and Scott, it was nice chatting with you too bro. Good luck on the sticks, I know I have my fingers crossed too!

 

[lbowles2]

I can't believe I hadn't seen this thread til now...

First off Welcome from Topeka!
Second... damn good to here it came back benign!!!!
Third... I'm 99% sure this is the same GruntmaN from KCBeatdown days. I was Tazman on the forums and at the LAN's :thumbsup:

 

[GruntmaN]

Whats up Taz!! It is GruntmaN from GruntvillE lol. Like minds I guess eh?

I can't believe I hadn't seen this thread til now...

First off Welcome from Topeka!
Second... damn good to here it came back benign!!!!
Third... I'm 99% sure this is the same GruntmaN from KCBeatdown days. I was Tazman on the forums and at the LAN's :thumbsup:

 

[lbowles2]

Whats up Taz!! It is GruntmaN from GruntvillE lol. Like minds I guess eh?

Those were some good times comin' over to KC to get my butt owned by the GvL clan in pretty much everything we played... I think I might have even cried a couple of times.... :bangbang: :cryloud:

Are you still gaming? I quit a long time ago. It just got to where I was spending too little time with the wife.

 

[reinadocigars]

Big welcome to you man...

 

[GruntmaN]

Those were some good times comin' over to KC to get my butt owned by the GvL clan in pretty much everything we played... I think I might have even cried a couple of times.... :bangbang: :cryloud:

Are you still gaming? I quit a long time ago. It just got to where I was spending too little time with the wife.

I stopped the day I was diagnosed and haven't looked back. Enjoy my time with the family now.