Definitive Dave...Discussion

[cuinrearview]

I think it ought to be locked down or dumped. There's no way this doesn't get fixed. The timing is the only issue. But what do I know? I can tell you this, I can't begin to look at my chainsaw sh!t without seeing dozens of things Dave gave to me absolutely free. He is the most generous person to ever set foot on my property. I might add that I can't provide anything to him in return. That being the case, says all that needs saying...

I suggested exactly this on the last one of these threads. I was chastised, and then it got even worse.

I haven't seen Dave here in ages. In a perfect world we'd hear from him, but I highly doubt it will happen. Honestly, I don't need to. A dude like him gets a looooong leash from me.

 

[59billy]

Locked until we hear from Dave and/or Jake.

I'm still hoping the deal ends up with both of them happy.

 

[59billy]

Unlocking this thread so Dave have can have his say.

 

[Jake Dykstra]

I've been buried in work the last couple weeks with all the flooding so I haven't had much time to respond and update this thread but the piston had arrived.

 

[59billy]

Okay! Time for a Christmas Eve GROUP HUG!

 

[tspeedle]

Also wanted to share that my piston arrived, shortly after the dispatch message. So all is good. Wishing everyone happy holidays!

 

[59billy]

I've been buried in work the last couple weeks with all the flooding so I haven't had much time to respond and update this thread but the piston had arrived.

Also wanted to share that my piston arrived, shortly after the dispatch message. So all is good. Wishing everyone happy holidays!

Thank you both for the updates.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

Thank you both for the updates.

Dee Leet it...

 

[Cat 525]

Agree to delete. The squeaky ones got greased.

 

[Definitive Dave]

no need delete anything in regards to me
a decent part of what's going on with me relates to treatment by a string of mental health professionals after my prior practitioner became ill in the prime of life and had to give up the practice of medicine
I "saw" 5 different doctors without any explanation or referral beginning near the end of covid. All were phoners or video chats and it pretty hard to express that you are in real bad shape to a stranger in a little plastic box on your desk. biPolar is a real thing and another chainsaw maniac told me to look into it years ago, truly prescient he was. In any case a little over 2 years ago we were rear ended in traffic and my back pain began simply only to ramp up to am excruciating level where I was pretty much unable to do much of anything. coupled with the meds which put me constantly in the "low" phase of bipolarity, I really stopped doing anything. some days all I could do was sleep for 20 hours other time no sleep at all, I guess I told the therapist of the day that I didn't think the meds were helping at all and I didn't feel comfortable changing the until I had the back surgery that was now on deck after more than 18 months of insurance company delays and bad information. at some point she stopped making the 3 month check in calls and nobody responded to my call wondering what was going on. back in June I was finally lined up to get back surgery but... after the pre-surgical physical my blood sugar was too high for them to operate - AIC of 12
at that point I was relying 4 Aleve a day to keep me somewhat mobile, but tests showed my liver (or kidneys, I don't remember) were struggling and my PCP told me I needed take actual pain killers to spare the kidneys. I have always fought vehemently against any narcotics as I have a family tree history of abuse....

ill continue at some point after a nap
Dave

 

[59billy]

no need delete anything in regards to me
a decent part of what's going on with me relates to treatment by a string of mental health professionals after my prior practitioner became ill in the prime of life and had to give up the practice of medicine
I "saw" 5 different doctors without any explanation or referral beginning near the end of covid. All were phoners or video chats and it pretty hard to express that you are in real bad shape to a stranger in a little plastic box on your desk. biPolar is a real thing and another chainsaw maniac told me to look into it years ago, truly prescient he was. In any case a little over 2 years ago we were rear ended in traffic and my back pain began simply only to ramp up to am excruciating level where I was pretty much unable to do much of anything. coupled with the meds which put me constantly in the "low" phase of bipolarity, I really stopped doing anything. some days all I could do was sleep for 20 hours other time no sleep at all, I guess I told the therapist of the day that I didn't think the meds were helping at all and I didn't feel comfortable changing the until I had the back surgery that was now on deck after more than 18 months of insurance company delays and bad information. at some point she stopped making the 3 month check in calls and nobody responded to my call wondering what was going on. back in June I was finally lined up to get back surgery but... after the pre-surgical physical my blood sugar was too high for them to operate - AIC of 12
at that point I was relying 4 Aleve a day to keep me somewhat mobile, but tests showed my liver (or kidneys, I don't remember) were struggling and my PCP told me I needed take actual pain killers to spare the kidneys. I have always fought vehemently against any narcotics as I have a family tree history of abuse....

ill continue at some point after a nap
Dave

Thanks, Dave. Bipolar is a bear - both my sister and my daughter suffer from it. It's as real as any physical problem is. I take it the low part is like depression, and for me, that's like being paralyzed. You ought to see the remodeling on my house that ain't gettin' done.

I hear ya about the narcotics. Sometimes you just have to choose the lesser of two evils.

 

[Junk Meister]

no need delete anything in regards to me
a decent part of what's going on with me relates to treatment by a string of mental health professionals after my prior practitioner became ill in the prime of life and had to give up the practice of medicine
I "saw" 5 different doctors without any explanation or referral beginning near the end of covid. All were phoners or video chats and it pretty hard to express that you are in real bad shape to a stranger in a little plastic box on your desk. biPolar is a real thing and another chainsaw maniac told me to look into it years ago, truly prescient he was. In any case a little over 2 years ago we were rear ended in traffic and my back pain began simply only to ramp up to am excruciating level where I was pretty much unable to do much of anything. coupled with the meds which put me constantly in the "low" phase of bipolarity, I really stopped doing anything. some days all I could do was sleep for 20 hours other time no sleep at all, I guess I told the therapist of the day that I didn't think the meds were helping at all and I didn't feel comfortable changing the until I had the back surgery that was now on deck after more than 18 months of insurance company delays and bad information. at some point she stopped making the 3 month check in calls and nobody responded to my call wondering what was going on. back in June I was finally lined up to get back surgery but... after the pre-surgical physical my blood sugar was too high for them to operate - AIC of 12
at that point I was relying 4 Aleve a day to keep me somewhat mobile, but tests showed my liver (or kidneys, I don't remember) were struggling and my PCP told me I needed take actual pain killers to spare the kidneys. I have always fought vehemently against any narcotics as I have a family tree history of abuse....

ill continue at some point after a nap
Dave

I am Sure EVERYONE has witnessed or endured : Be it friends, family, work colleges, and even the better Half going through the "BUMPS" in life.
I can attest to many of my own ordeals.
To DAVE.
You need to sit back and reassess what is going on here on OPE. I see and hope you see a revival of some of that spirit some have noted as being in DECLINE.
YER the PIVOT MAN.
Hope You still have many good and some GREAT days mixed in with those bad days. A HAPPY NEW YEAR to ya.

 

[Wonkydonkey]

Wow,

I pick up this thread a few days ago. And thought what !
And as a few guys stepped in backing Dave’s dedication to this forum & chainsaws. I was left thinking something is not right.!

And … as I said “Wow.. it’s true Dave is a stand up man to this forum and chainsaws.

Dave I hope you get all the help possible, to help you recover

 

[Tor R]

You've had reasons why you couldn't follow up Dave, and I hope you get all the help you need to get you up and going.

I would like to believe that it was not easy for those who started the thread, you are well liked on the forum for many reasons, but there was probably not much else they could choose to do when they eventually did not get an answer from you. This has not been easy for both sides.

I hope you get all the help you need Dave, and that 2026 will be a much better year.

 

[hacskaroly]

Dave

Holy crap, that is a lot to go through/be going through! Good luck with the treatments, hopefully you are able to get fixed, get some rest and get back to what you enjoy doing without all of the health drama!!

 

[SawAddictedFarmer]

no need delete anything in regards to me
a decent part of what's going on with me relates to treatment by a string of mental health professionals after my prior practitioner became ill in the prime of life and had to give up the practice of medicine
I "saw" 5 different doctors without any explanation or referral beginning near the end of covid. All were phoners or video chats and it pretty hard to express that you are in real bad shape to a stranger in a little plastic box on your desk. biPolar is a real thing and another chainsaw maniac told me to look into it years ago, truly prescient he was. In any case a little over 2 years ago we were rear ended in traffic and my back pain began simply only to ramp up to am excruciating level where I was pretty much unable to do much of anything. coupled with the meds which put me constantly in the "low" phase of bipolarity, I really stopped doing anything. some days all I could do was sleep for 20 hours other time no sleep at all, I guess I told the therapist of the day that I didn't think the meds were helping at all and I didn't feel comfortable changing the until I had the back surgery that was now on deck after more than 18 months of insurance company delays and bad information. at some point she stopped making the 3 month check in calls and nobody responded to my call wondering what was going on. back in June I was finally lined up to get back surgery but... after the pre-surgical physical my blood sugar was too high for them to operate - AIC of 12
at that point I was relying 4 Aleve a day to keep me somewhat mobile, but tests showed my liver (or kidneys, I don't remember) were struggling and my PCP told me I needed take actual pain killers to spare the kidneys. I have always fought vehemently against any narcotics as I have a family tree history of abuse....

ill continue at some point after a nap
Dave

Yikes! Get well soon!

 

[legdelimber]

I hope Dave's not stuck with atrium.
It's always a constant pass the message game when dealing with them.
I've kept notes of who I spoke to and the time of day, etc.
And they will still deny having any knowledge of said phone calls.
Even when they do some of the things I called about, they'll still claim that they have no record of the call, when I ask about the things that they skipped.

oh and bi-polar and some other 3 letter Dx here also.

 

[Funky sawman]

no need delete anything in regards to me
a decent part of what's going on with me relates to treatment by a string of mental health professionals after my prior practitioner became ill in the prime of life and had to give up the practice of medicine
I "saw" 5 different doctors without any explanation or referral beginning near the end of covid. All were phoners or video chats and it pretty hard to express that you are in real bad shape to a stranger in a little plastic box on your desk. biPolar is a real thing and another chainsaw maniac told me to look into it years ago, truly prescient he was. In any case a little over 2 years ago we were rear ended in traffic and my back pain began simply only to ramp up to am excruciating level where I was pretty much unable to do much of anything. coupled with the meds which put me constantly in the "low" phase of bipolarity, I really stopped doing anything. some days all I could do was sleep for 20 hours other time no sleep at all, I guess I told the therapist of the day that I didn't think the meds were helping at all and I didn't feel comfortable changing the until I had the back surgery that was now on deck after more than 18 months of insurance company delays and bad information. at some point she stopped making the 3 month check in calls and nobody responded to my call wondering what was going on. back in June I was finally lined up to get back surgery but... after the pre-surgical physical my blood sugar was too high for them to operate - AIC of 12
at that point I was relying 4 Aleve a day to keep me somewhat mobile, but tests showed my liver (or kidneys, I don't remember) were struggling and my PCP told me I needed take actual pain killers to spare the kidneys. I have always fought vehemently against any narcotics as I have a family tree history of abuse....

ill continue at some point after a nap
Dave

Prayers sent Dave. You have always been great in my book!