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Beekeeping => Pests and Diseases => Topic started by: MarkCase on March 27, 2017, 08:13:45 pm

Title: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: MarkCase on March 27, 2017, 08:13:45 pm
Our biggest and most beloved pest, IDDEE (Wally) is in the hospital for a couple days for a heart procedure.  Yes, he actually has a heart!!!!  Believe it or not!

He's asked to keep him busy with all kinds of bee related questions!   Keep him in your prayers and with your questions.
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: Perry on March 27, 2017, 08:27:24 pm
Thank you for passing this information on! :yes:
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Post by: Wandering Man on March 27, 2017, 08:49:08 pm
Prayers for Iddee.

What's his favorite fuel for a smoker?
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Post by: neillsayers on March 27, 2017, 09:50:28 pm
Our prayers are with you Wally.
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: Jen on March 27, 2017, 10:04:14 pm
Mr. Wizard!  ;D  How much can I sell a first swarm w/queen... in the cardboard box that I caught them in. Not hived?
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: brooksbeefarm on March 27, 2017, 10:54:55 pm
His favorite smoker fuel is,Campaign signs and any newspapers that have democrat names on them. :laugh: :laugh:Hope your chasing swarms soon. Your democrat buddy. Jack :yes:
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: kebee on March 28, 2017, 06:09:26 am
 Praying for you, know about the heart problems. Just don't let it get you down.

Ken
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Post by: Bakersdozen on March 30, 2017, 08:58:39 am
I hope and pray iddee's condition is improving. 
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Post by: Jen on March 30, 2017, 11:51:01 am
Miss you Iddee  :) 8) ~Hugs~
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Post by: Perry on March 30, 2017, 02:36:11 pm
I don't know anyone tougher than Iddee, ;)
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Post by: neillsayers on March 30, 2017, 05:38:59 pm
Has anyone heard how he's doing?
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Post by: robo on March 30, 2017, 09:01:33 pm
Has anyone heard how he's doing?

He came home today and has to go back on Tuesday for another procedure.   Let's keep him in our prayers.   He may be very opinionated when it comes to politics and we may not all agree with him on his views.   But we can all agree he does have a big heart and is very generous to others.  We all owe a great debt of gratitude to him for this great place he created.   He has personally helped many of us here with his knowledge and desire to help others.
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Post by: Nugget Shooter on March 30, 2017, 09:22:31 pm
Sendng healing vibes and such.... You got this.
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Post by: neillsayers on March 30, 2017, 09:29:28 pm
Still praying.
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: MarkCase on March 30, 2017, 10:35:19 pm
Been calling and talking with Wally every day.  He got home today about 3 PM and has two new stents for his heart.  Goes back next week for another one.   He said he feels better than he has in weeks but right now, breathing is difficult.  He's anxious to get out and get some swarms! I'll try to catch one and bring it to his house for him to inspect. 

Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: Wandering Man on March 30, 2017, 11:41:12 pm
Been calling and talking with Wally every day.  He got home today about 3 PM and has two new stents for his heart.  Goes back next week for another one.   He said he feels better than he has in weeks but right now, breathing is difficult.  He's anxious to get out and get some swarms! I'll try to catch one and bring it to his house for him to inspect.

If he's still feeling puny, just take the swarm back to his bedroom.  That should cheer him up!
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: Barbarian on March 31, 2017, 01:25:42 am
My thoughts and best wishes are with Iddee.

I hope the procedure is a short one. Uncomfortable memory of staring at the OR ceiling and wanting to pee.

Given the choice go for the wrist rather than the groin.
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: Perry on March 31, 2017, 08:21:33 am
Best wishes and a speedy recovery as well from me. :yes: :yes:
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Post by: neillsayers on March 31, 2017, 09:27:35 am
Been calling and talking with Wally every day.  He got home today about 3 PM and has two new stents for his heart.  Goes back next week for another one.   He said he feels better than he has in weeks but right now, breathing is difficult.  He's anxious to get out and get some swarms! I'll try to catch one and bring it to his house for him to inspect.

That's great!
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: Mikey N.C. on March 31, 2017, 02:25:03 pm
I talked with wally, for about an hour on the 16th. And he didn't say anything to me.
Our prayers also. He is the one that's got me so passionate about bees.
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: Eddy Honey on March 31, 2017, 05:54:50 pm
Praying for you Iddee! Get well soon!!
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: Jen on April 01, 2017, 12:41:36 pm

Peace and Love

(https://s29.postimg.cc/ggt6g65ar/peace.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ggt6g65ar/)
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: Perry on April 01, 2017, 03:17:18 pm
I talked with wally, for about an hour on the 16th. And he didn't say anything to me.
Our prayers also. He is the one that's got me so passionate about bees.

Wally is a tough nut, he wouldn't complain if his pants were on fire. We saw him get stung in the tongue, remember Mikey, and all he did was spit the bee out, never dropped his hive tool or anything! :P
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: efmesch on April 01, 2017, 03:18:49 pm
My prayers and best wishes join in with all the others here for your quick and complete recovery Iddee.
Amazing what the doctors can do today to fix us up.   8)

We'll know that you've recovered when we see you posting again. 
We're waiting for the moment.  :yes: :yes:
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Post by: Les on April 01, 2017, 03:32:59 pm
The bees won't wait Iddee, get better quickly!
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Post by: rober on April 02, 2017, 09:28:25 am
get well you old coot!! hey, it takes one to know one.
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Post by: Barbarian on April 14, 2017, 03:03:22 am
Any chance of an update. PM if you prefer.
Thinking of Iddee.
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: LazyBkpr on May 28, 2017, 04:14:12 pm
What the heck!   Never saw this thread until I actually browsed instead of hitting unread... why is it that sometimes new threads do not show up?
   WAY late,   been getting the occasional email so I had no idea....      No, Wally isn;t going to say anything, too proud and too ornery..   Will have to shoot him a mail now.
   Scott
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: efmesch on May 28, 2017, 04:26:07 pm
LazyBkpr asks: "why is it that sometimes new threads do not show up?"

Ef suggests: Maybe it's so that good folks like you will discover the thread and re-activate it. 

There's nothing I'd like more than to read an update on this thread straight from the "pen" of Iddee.  He's probably busy extracting his honey crop but maybe he could take a break and treat us to a few of his golden words.
Title: Re: Big Pest In Hospital
Post by: Mikey N.C. on May 28, 2017, 06:25:18 pm
Ef. Talked today said he is doing good.