[Scrubby rack buck]

I havent been around in a while.To make a long story short Pop is really sick. hes a fighter though and shows no signs of quit. well the Dr. has layed off treatments for a week and dad is feeling a little better (that Chemo is a bitch) anyway he wants to do some porgy fishing tommorrow. Any reports on the Porgy?What gear do I need? Thanks guys its going to be great to get out with him tommorrow.
I'll try to get back and check you guys out a little more often but its going to be hard the next few months.

 

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Hey guys thanks for the well wishes for pop hes really gonna need em now. I suggested to him that we take a half day boat and he absolutly refused. He knows his time is pretty short and wanted to try catching something hes never caught before.Plus he wanted to go out with his good friend Brother John . Hes brother John because he a deacon for his church. We went on the Dauntless out of Point Pleasant for Sea B [no swearing please] and porgy.It was a little slow Caught a few b [no swearing please] but nothing great. I caught about 25 throwback Seabass,only 4 keepers. Dad boated a few keepers as well.I really wish Pop caught more.Like I said I don't know how many more trips I'm going to have with him.
He is starting Chemo agian today and the first set of treatments really kicked his ass.All his blood levels dropped,his mouth got so infected that he cant even drink the ensure and other drinks he needs to keep his strength.I can go on and on.
See Pop has a small cell cancer that doesnt have the usual 4 stages that go with cancer.its either contained in on area or,its spread and spreading fast.The doctor gives him maybe a year with treatment.If He dosnt do the treatments he'll be gone in 2 or 3 weeks.He had cancer in the soft pallet of his mouth 5 years ago. The Dr.s gave him 5 years and boy if they werent right on.I am trying to spend as much time as I can with him and take him out as long as he feels up to it. Its just really sad to see him deteriorate the way he is. Pop has always been a pretty big guy not tall just big and would out work guys half his age.
he put me in the stand with him hunting from the time I was 5 or 6. He always built stands big enough so they would fit 2.He taught me how to fish and we always went together hunting and fishing and we went as often as we could. Pop was a great trapper too. I went many times with him checking his sets. Fox, rats,*****,mink,beaver,he especially like beaver trapping.he caught many over 50#. The care he used to take with his hides was incredible, hours on each animal He recieved some of the highest grades at auction.
I'm sorry I'm rambling on here its just I dont like to talk about it much and I guess I need to get it of my chest.My pop wasnt just my dad. When it came to the outdoors he was and is my best friend. Its truely hard to put into words how I feel knowing soon he wont be here.
Thanks for listening guys.

 

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Thanks Guys for all the thoughts and prayers.
Pop just celebrated his 61st birthday yesterday. Hopefully (depending on how he feels) We are going to hit a half day fluke trip on the Sea Hunter. Whelan, funny you should mention the Sea Hunter it's Pop's favorite head boat.He really likes Rob alot always fishes hard.So anny way if we can we will gwt out next week. Depending on how pop reacts to his next bout of treatments. It may have to be the week after.
Its funny,yesterday as he was getting his getting his chemo all the nurses were wishing him a happy birthday he asked if he could make a suggestion. The nurse said "sure, we allways open for suggestions".
pop said " ya know, you guys could use a nice little cocktail area in here". Pop sure does like his beer.

 

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Whelan, guys like our dads are a very rare and disapearing breed. They just keep going and never stop.

bob, how are you doing now??I hope all is well.