Kevin (Dando)

[Elmo T]

I’ve been waiting for the “right” time to pass along this information and I’ve been asked to send it out now.

Kevin (Dando) is critically ill and has been hospitalized for nearly a month now. I don’t know all the details and out of respect for his privacy, I won’t go into specifics. I do have a “boots on the ground” contact there and I’ll provide more info if and when I hear something new.

His friends ask for your positive thoughts and prayers. If so inclined, you can PM me for an address for cards.

Jim

[Tifosi24]

Oh my, terrible news. Thanks for passing along the information, I will certainly be keeping him and his family in my prayers.

[Don Quixote]

He needs all the positive thoughts and prayers we can collectively muster. Kevin has had a tough year. Keep fighting buddy.

[TravelGal]

Amen to that Don Q. I am a firm believer in the power of prayer, having been on the receiving end of it more than once in my life. I pray for Kevin every day, each time he comes into my mind. I picture him in the hospital but getting better and stronger, healing with every minute that goes by. Put that thought out there, whether it's to your God or to the universe. He needs our love and protective support.

[Gnam]

dang. That is unpleasant news. :(

I enjoy reading Kevin's posts and look forward to his full recovery. :thumbup:

[nrc]

Crap. That's horrible. :(

Please let him know that he's in our thoughts and prayers and that he's missed here.

[DagoFast]

Sad to hear this. Good vibes heading his way!

[Kiwifan]

Bugger. That is so sad, I hope he makes a full recovery and can manage to find his way back here.

[TKGAngel]

Thank you for letting us know. He and his family are definitely in my thoughts and prayers.

[Wheel-Nut]

Thoughts and prayers.
Get well soon!

[RaceGrrl]

This is terrible news. :( :( We're local- is there anything we can do to help?

[Napoleon]

I will send all the positive thoughts possible and I hope he is back to 100% as soon as possible. It is really terrible to hear one of our own has had such a bad round of luck like this.

[cameraman]

I had noticed he hadn't posted much lately. Here's to hoping things improve greatly.

[Elmo T]

This is terrible news. :( :( We're local- is there anything we can do to help?

PM'd you.

[G.]

:( Get better, bud.

[SteveH]

Thinking only the best, get well soon.

[KLang]

Hope you are feeling better soon Kevin.

[pfc_m_drake]

Sorry to hear this. :(
Hoping for the best.

[Insomniac]

:( My thoughts are with Kevin. I hope he makes a speedy recovery!

[trish]

Please wish him a speedy recovery. He'll be in my thoughts.

[RaceGrrl]

We did send flowers to Kevin from OffCamber to let him know that we're all thinking about him and to wish him a speedy recovery. :)

[Kiwifan]

We did send flowers to Kevin from OffCamber to let him know that we're all thinking about him and to wish him a speedy recovery. :)

Thanks for that Grrl, that gesture is what makes this place so special.

I love my OffCamber Family. :thumbup:

[Elmo T]

We did send flowers to Kevin from OffCamber to let him know that we're all thinking about him and to wish him a speedy recovery. :)

:thumbup::thumbup:

I will be checking in again tomorrow and will pass any news along.

[SteveH]

We did send flowers to Kevin from OffCamber to let him know that we're all thinking about him and to wish him a speedy recovery. :)

That's a wonderful thing to do. Thanks

[Opposite Lock]

That's a wonderful thing to do. Thanks


Indeed. Thanks. :thumbup:

[Insomniac]

We did send flowers to Kevin from OffCamber to let him know that we're all thinking about him and to wish him a speedy recovery. :)

:thumbup:

Hoping Elmo has a great update.

[RaceGrrl]

What this little group has lost in numbers it has gained in heart, I think. Here's hoping for a good report also!

[Elmo T]

Trying to explain this community to "civilians" has been an odd challenge of late. We all kinda sort-of know each other but not. Plenty of online thread chat, some PMs. A few probably have direct emails. Some have made the leap to phone each other at times. A few have even met. Some go back to 7G days.

I've talked directly to several of you over the past few weeks. I couldn't have expected more. PM's were met with almost immediately return phone calls. When done right, this crazy internet can be used for something worthwhile and meaningful. :thumbup:

[Elmo T]

Nothing to add today - I was told that no visitors were allowed to see him. Perhaps another update tomorrow.

[G.]

Trying to explain this community to "civilians" has been an odd challenge of late.

My wife just calls it "Brokeback Racetrack" and we just try not to speak of it.

;) :D

[Elmo T]

My wife just calls it "Brokeback Racetrack" and we just try not to speak of it.

;) :D

:rofl::thumbup:

[TravelGal]

My wife just calls it "Brokeback Racetrack" and we just try not to speak of it.

;) :D

Excuse me? :D

[Ankf00]

incredible news. jeez.




get well.

[JoeBob]

I hate reading news like this.

But am so heartened that this little community has stuck together for so long. And that in times of need, we hear about it.

Please pass along my well wishes.

[Anteater]

So sorry to read the news about Dando's serious illness; he is a good guy who has been through a lot in the past couple of years, IIRC. :( Keeping him in my prayers, and hoping that he's better soon.

[WickerBill]

Any news?

[Elmo T]

I've put off posting more information because I don't have any good news and it grows increasingly harder to get accurate information on him. I have one sole source of information and her access is apparently being limited.

Kevin was moved to a nursing home last week.

Based on my understanding, his medical condition has improved. Sadly though, he has suffered a brain injury. When she lasted visited, she said he did not know who he was, where he was, or any other pertinent information. He is able to communicate, albeit scattered talk of proms, fighting wars somewhere, and other disjointed comments.

For those who've messaged me for details, I've tried to be respectful to Kev and his family. That said, I think the group should fully understand the current situation. Kev has been brutally honest about his personal life to some individuals here and to OC collectively. Whatever battles he has fought and has yet to fight should not take away from who he is. He is a father to two young daughters. He is a son. He cares about this odd little slice of the web.

I want to say something positive. I want to have some hope things will improve. I truly don't know.

Our health is everything and you gain some perspective when you see it threatened. Hug your kids. Hug your parents. Be a good friend and fight for those who need someone to stick up for them. Be a better person than you are today. And while we may not be hearing a Disney or O-hi-O reference from him, keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Jim

[KLang]

Well crap :(

Thanks for the update Elmo

[cameraman]

Ugh. I was afraid of that.

[Kiwifan]

Thank you for the update Elmo. Appreciate your care and concern for him and us, his "internet family"

Agh, feel like swearing but out of respect for this forum I won't.........

[datachicane]

Aw, man. That hurts. :(

[Gnam]

:(

Tragic. He made this a better place.
I wish him and his family the best.

[trish]

Thanks Elmo T

[SteveH]

Oh my. Terrible news.

[TravelGal]

:(

Tragic. He made this a better place.
I wish him and his family the best.

Word.

[nrc]

The brain is a funny thing. I'm going to keep praying that our friend will be back here to harass Browns fans and see Dalton win a Super Bowl.

[TravelGal]

I agree. When Meals on Wheels asked its participants for advice to give the younger generation, my mother thought a moment and said, "Never give up." Her doctor says she is "the exception to every medical rule." Exceptions do happen. C'mon dando. We're all pulling for you.

[Don Quixote]

I am optimistic that he will get better. One of my business partners had a serious brain injury this summer, and I am amazed at how much she has improved in the past 7 months. Maybe when he snaps out of this he will be a Browns fan instead of a Bengals fan.

[Insomniac]

I'm sad to hear things are worse than I thought. :( Sending my positive thoughts Kevin's way and hoping for a full recovery.

[Anteater]

:( We never know what curve balls life is going to throw us. Keeping Dando and his family in my thoughts and prayers...

[Elmo T]

I've been hearing some positive news with reports he was improving quite a bit. Today I received an email from Kevin. Not a lot of details but reads like the old Kevin. I replied and mentioned everyone's thoughts and prayers. When I can speak to him directly I'll pass along more details.

[Gnam]

Good news. :thumbup:

[KLang]

:thumbup::thumbup:

[RaceGrrl]

Please pass along our good wishes for continued healing. Glad to hear he's improving.

[nrc]

Wonderful news! Hoping he'll be back soon. :thumbup:

[SteveH]

:thumbup:

Wonderful news, indeed.

[stroker]

Attaboy, Kevin. Keep it up.;)

[Anteater]

Delighted to see this good news! We're pulling for you, Kevin! :thumbup:

[cameraman]

:thumbup:

[manic mechanic]

OUUUT F$@#$#ing STANDING!!!

Tell Kevin We are all proud to calll him a friend and wish for a great recovery.

/i've seen too many go down in the past few years, I'd hate to lament a guy like his' passing.

Off your butt, race boy. You still got stuff to do!

Hang tough, buddy! :thumbup:

manic

[TravelGal]

^^^^ What he said.

Man, is this good news. GOOOOOOD news. :thumbup:

[mapguy]

:thumbup: That is good news yo.

[TKGAngel]

Fantastic news! :thumbup:

[trish]

That is wonderful news! Thanks for keeping us up to date on his progress.

[Insomniac]

Great news!!!

[dando]

Does a 6' 3" idiot falling down backwards followed by a mo. in a coma make a sound?

Not happy with myself in the least bit.

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't deserve them.

[SteveH]

Life is good. :thumbup:

[Insomniac]

Does a 6' 3" idiot falling down backwards followed by a mo. in a coma make a sound?

Not happy with myself in the least bit.

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't deserve them.

We're glad you do! Heal up!

[WickerBill]

Yay!!

[trish]

Does a 6' 3" idiot falling down backwards followed by a mo. in a coma make a sound?

Not happy with myself in the least bit.

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't deserve them.

Welcome back

[Gnam]

Welcome to the future. :D

[Elmo T]

Welcome to the future. :D

:thumbup::rofl:

[TravelGal]

Does a 6' 3" idiot falling down backwards followed by a mo. in a coma make a sound?

Not happy with myself in the least bit.

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't deserve them.

The most welcome post I think I've seen on OC. :thumbup:

[Andrew Longman]

The most welcome post I think I've seen on OC. :thumbup:

Indeed. Welcome back. Give me a shout when you are up to it.

[opinionated ow]

The most welcome post I think I've seen on OC. :thumbup:

I concur...glad to see you back!

[Dvdb]

You had a long way to fall.....glad you're back.

I took the liberty of filling out a bracket for you......you didn't win. ;)

[pfc_m_drake]

Does a 6' 3" idiot falling down backwards followed by a mo. in a coma make a sound?

Not happy with myself in the least bit.

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't deserve them.
What's not to be happy about - you're here! :thumbup:

[RaceGrrl]

The most welcome post I think I've seen on OC. :thumbup:

Agree x100

So glad you're back, Kevin!
:thumbup::)

[nrc]

Just tell us truthfully... are you a Browns fan now?

As for the deserving the well wishes, we'll be the judge of that. Don't be so harsh on yourself. Life happens. We can't change the past but we can make the most of the future. We're very happy to have you in it.

[Kiwifan]

I don't deserve them.

Yes, yes you do. I have always had you down as a good bugger and nothing has changed.

Take care Mate. :thumbup:

Russell.

[TKGAngel]

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't deserve them.

Even a Flyers fan deserves well wishes and kind thoughts. :)

Good to see you back!

[Tifosi24]

Excellent news! Welcome back. The Blue Jackets are still in the playoff hunt, so the miracles in Columbus keep on coming.

[indyfan31]

Does a 6' 3" idiot falling down backwards followed by a mo. in a coma make a sound?

Not happy with myself in the least bit.

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I don't deserve them.

Ouch! that's a long way down. Glad you're back. :thumbup:

[Wheel-Nut]

Good to hear you're improving. :thumbup:

[Anteater]

You may be a 6'3" idiot--but you're our 6'3" idiot! :p Great to have you back!!!!!

Seriously, a fall like that could have ended very, very badly. So happy that you're on the road to recovery!

[Ankf00]

very welcome news.

get well.

[G.]

What everyone said.
Hope your healing goes well. Doesn't sound like it started out that way.

We're here for ya', as best we can be!

[JoeBob]

OMG! So glad to see you back, Kevin.

Don't do it again.

[KaBoom21]

One of my favorite posters here. So glad to hear you are improving. :thumbup:

[dando]

Still faring well on the physical health front, but I'd kill to get out of assisted living. I don't need to be here. :(

[Gnam]

Still faring well on the physical health front, but I'd kill to get out of assisted living. I don't need to be here. :(
7' Indian + water fountain + window = free!

[WickerBill]

7' Indian + water fountain + window = free!

Yes, Gnam, let's get him climbing again. :p


Take your time, Kevin -- relax and continue to get better!

[datachicane]

7' Indian + water fountain + window = free!

:thumbup:

[stroker]

Nice to have you back, Kevin.

:thumbup:

[dando]

FYI, I'm now Rockin' in The Free World.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdiCJUysIT0&feature=kp

:thumbup:

-Kevin

[SteveH]

:thumbup: indeed

rock out dooder


http://youtu.be/0Qth8xNZvVM

[TravelGal]

:thumbup: indeed

rock out dooder



:thumbup::thumbup:

[Gnam]

:D:thumbup:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLEfi7w5XuQ

[Elmo T]

:thumbup::thumbup:

[nrc]

We're really thrilled to have you back. We missed you. We're also glad that you didn't wake up to a zombie apocalypse. :thumbup: