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10-28-2009, 08:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Mid Coastal CT
Posts: 2,009
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Thoughts and Prayers sent.
Sounds like really a cool guy.
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10-28-2009, 09:05 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: South of Boston
Posts: 2,605
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That is brutal. I hope he makes a speedy recovery.
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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10-28-2009, 09:23 AM
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My brother is bald
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 4,516
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T and Ps sent
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seals + plovers = 
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10-28-2009, 10:08 AM
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Trophy Hunter Apprentice
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: THE Other Cape
Posts: 2,508
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so sorry to hear of Butch's accicdent,
just hit my knees for him, his wife, and his boys.
my family and i will continue to pray for some good medicine,
steady and thorough surgeons, and the strength and courage
to press on ~~especially in this difficult time~~ with Faith, Healing,
and Love from God, Our Father in Heaven.
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"The first condition of happiness is that the connection
between man and nature shall not be broken."~~ Leo Tolstoy
Tight Lines, and
Happy Hunting to ALL!
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10-28-2009, 11:49 AM
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#5
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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I hope he recovers soon. Just lucky he's alive.
I know some people love them but IMO motorcycles are too dangerous. I road on once and decided I would never get on another one again...and I never did.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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10-28-2009, 04:53 PM
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Stuck In Reality
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Holden MA
Posts: 4,519
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Prayers sent Paul! Our thoughts are with him and family.
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Go Ugly Early 
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10-28-2009, 09:23 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,418
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Warm thoughts for Butch and the kids.
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10-29-2009, 07:16 AM
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I Had A BLAST!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: I'm from Manhattan, Live in CT., but my heart is in SoCo!
Posts: 1,132
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I am very sorry to hear of this unfortunate situation. I will keep him, as well as you and the family lifted up in prayer, at this time.
God bless you all!
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Be encouraging, not discouraging
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10-29-2009, 07:30 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
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Paul. I will keep Butch in my prayers.
Me and the rest of my siblings (two brothers and one sister) all ride. My closest brother just went through this same thing just five years ago. A young woman texting cut him off. He also lost a leg in that accident.
What sucks is all the time that he spent in Iraq (the first time around), he never got barley a scratch. Then he gets it from home and worst of all, because someone is texting on their cell phone putting others lives in peril.
I wish a speedy recovery for Butch and his family.
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The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
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10-30-2009, 05:49 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 67
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Paul,
Wishing your brother and your family strength in this difficult time.
Sean
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10-30-2009, 08:17 AM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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I hope it goes well for him today and they can save the arm.
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10-30-2009, 12:48 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,825
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Still in surgery. I'll let you guys know when I know something.
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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10-30-2009, 01:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,695
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My thoughts are with butch and his family Paul 
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10-30-2009, 01:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 397
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Paul still praying for your BIL I hope he comes thru all this... And people dont blame the bike for drunk/ careless/ or inconsiderate drivers... I know when I get on a bike im always super focused on the vehicles around me... wish it was same the other way around... As I said Paul I will continue my prayers for him untill he is recovered..
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10-30-2009, 02:31 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,825
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OK, just got off the phone with my brother. The Docs have saved Butch's arm. Lost a couple of fingers but the arm will be ok. He had 7 hours of surgery on the arm.
I would truly like to thank my extended family (SB.Com) for staying with me through this ordeal. You guys (and gals) are the absolute best bunch of people I have ever had the honor of calling my friends.
Semper Fi
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No boat, back in the suds.
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10-30-2009, 02:39 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Marshfield, MA
Posts: 6,267
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Good news.... it sounds like a pretty positive out come considering the circumstances ......Continuing Good Wishes to Butch!!!
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10-31-2009, 07:27 PM
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Stuck In Reality
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Holden MA
Posts: 4,519
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Great news Paul, let us know if we can help out in anyway.
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Go Ugly Early
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11-01-2009, 01:57 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 806
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Pulling for him Paul. Prayers too.
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11-01-2009, 09:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 313
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thoughts and prayers for a quick and thorough recovery
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 kill em all, let god sort em out!
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11-01-2009, 09:57 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,272
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Good to hear Butch keeps his arm - still hoping for a strong recovery.
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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11-01-2009, 10:28 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,825
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Thanks John and thanks to everyone.
This will be the last post unless something happens that is significant.
One thing I should tell you guys is the girl that hit Butch had no auto insurance and is an apartment dweller. I always thought that you could not register a car unless you had liability insurance. Basically I guess she is destitute so Butch will not be getting any kind of windfall insurance settlement.
The bike community is getting together and doing a run and the family is pitching in. Thank God he has medical coverage because they are already over $150K in hospital bills.
Last edited by piemma; 11-01-2009 at 05:28 PM..
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No boat, back in the suds.
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11-16-2009, 01:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hyde Park, MA
Posts: 4,152
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How could she be destitute and have a Ford Excursion?
It would be akin to having a Mercedes and claiming poverty.
She should be help legally and financially responsible for ALL costs, regardless of how long it takes.
It's just insane!
I hope for the quickest and fullest recovery for your brother.
I have always been impressed with the power of the human spirit, being able to overcome adversity. We're all pulling for him!
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11-16-2009, 05:43 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,825
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Latest on Butch is that he is still in the hospital and they continue to take small pieces of his left leg. He has a significant infection. Poor guy is fighting a good fight.
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No boat, back in the suds.
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11-16-2009, 06:42 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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My thoughts and prayers for Butch during this very difficult time for him and his family.
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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11-16-2009, 07:49 PM
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time to go
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,318
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I'm still angry about this and want something done to prevent someone else going through this terrible ordeal. I am happy he will pull through but still sad for the effect it will have on him and his family. My thoughts are with him and his family.
To many people don't think about the impact they have on others and just go about their business without a thought about anyone else. For better or worse we all have impact on someone else's life so try and make sure the impact you have is for the better. The world would be a lonely boring place if it weren't for others. Also this event helps me to remmeber no matter how bad things seem for me there is someone else who has it worse.
Ed
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11-16-2009, 07:29 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,695
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Paul, I am so sorry
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11-17-2009, 06:53 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: weymouth
Posts: 1,360
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Piemma,
I am glad to hear he will make it out of the hospital. We all should think about using a phone in the car. I try to use my blue tooth when ever I can.
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thats why they call it fishing not catching
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11-17-2009, 11:04 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: North Kingstown, RI
Posts: 1,229
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Thoughts and prayers from the entire Laptew family...we know how much they can help.
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11-18-2009, 09:19 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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Paul, if someone organizes a fund-raiser I'd be happy to donate a print to help Butch out
Just give me a shout if you need anything - I know it's gonna be a long haul for him and the family
Chuck
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"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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11-18-2009, 10:26 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,825
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crafty Angler
Paul, if someone organizes a fund-raiser I'd be happy to donate a print to help Butch out
Just give me a shout if you need anything - I know it's gonna be a long haul for him and the family
Chuck
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I have thought about it but I don't want to impose on the guys. Butch is very active in the Revolutionary Re-enactment groups in RI and Mass. he also is very active in several Bike clubs. Those 2 orgs are doing a fund raiser and a Bike Run for him.
I really appreciate the offer. Several of the guys including Larry (Big Fish), Andy (Finnatic) and a bunch of others have offered to donate plugs, time, etc.
I think I will have a better feel for what Butch would want once he is out of the hospital. I think the best thing everyone can do right now is pray. They continue to deal with the infection in his leg and a whittling away at it. |
No boat, back in the suds.
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