Sending good wishes to Rick Kopec

[Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas]

Spy photo of Rick
He's reading the summer edition of the Shelby American
Must be doing better, he's wearing a Hawaiian shirt 👕

[Don Johnston]

Probably took so long to get Rick home because he wanted an ambulance transport with Essex Wire  logos and rally stripes.

Good to hear of his progress, but the woodsman beard needs to make a comeback.  He needs to reclaim his facial identity. 

Best wishes for him and Colleen.   

[Cobra Ned]

So...got an unexpected phone call from the Boss this afternoon. He said he was doing well, wasn't in pain, was glad to be home, etc. Then he got into the meat of what I think he really wanted to discuss, which was "Why didn't you tell me how miserable an ordeal this open heart surgery is, you prick???" Hah. As if I was about to clue him in ahead of time that the process wasn't all roses. Fact is, he required the surgery to stay alive, and I was expected to talk him out of it by being honest regarding both the surgery and the recovery? Not a chance. Glad you're still with us, Rick. Oh, and I apologize for minimizing the severity of the process.   

[427street]

Thanks for the update Ned.

I'll send Rick outlines for a couple more of my crazy articles for the SAAC quarterlies when he's ready.

On second thought, I don't want to raise his blood pressure.

Glad he's doing so well.

Cheers
Greg

[gt350shelb]

Kopec 's new side gig !

[Cobra Ned]

Rick managed to climb up/down 2 sets of stairs and is really starting to feel his oats. Guess he simply could not keep his butt out of the SAAC office. Obviously, he's making excellent progress.

[Rodster-500]

Better than fall down/climb up!   Great news.

[JD]

He's a vet, he'll tough it out and get it done.  Go Rick!

[SFM6S087]

Rick managed to climb up/down 2 sets of stairs and is really starting to feel his oats. Guess he simply could not keep his butt out of the SAAC office. Obviously, he's making excellent progress.

THANKS for the updates. I'm sure there are many people like me who read this thread regularly for status updates, but rarely post.  Please know that we are concerned and appreciate the information you share.

Steve

[Kent]

Great news, I hope to see Rick on another SAAC Meet.

[68blk500c]

Each recovery is unique, but this is great news.  My wishes for your continued recovery.  Rehab does the trick.  Listen and push yourself.
Don

[Cobra Ned]

Latest update is that Rick is going up/down the stairs on a daily basis with the assistance of a cane and, of course, spending a few hours doing SAAC business until he feels tired and has to drag himself back upstairs. Nurse Colleen is delighted to see him relying on the cane instead of her. 

[NC TRACKRAT]

Is the cane one of those with a Cobra's head?

[Don Johnston]

Or maybe 4 speed with reverse lock out.

[JD]

Good to hear, Rick you're one tough guy.