Need to clear it all out

[Mike Griffin]

Guys,

I have had a bad heart attack and a stroke that has damaged my vision and I need to clear out everything I have.  I could make a detailed list of everything (and will) and ship it out but if there is anyone close to the New Orleans area that could pick it all up, it would save us both money on the ridiculous shipping rates.  I do have some RC RTF stuff and free flight kits as well.  In the meantime, I will start making a list.  The way I feel right now, it is going to be a chore to just make the list.

Thank you
Mike

[Leonard Bourel]

Hi Mike We do not know each other and I fully understand that Model airplanes are no longer important or fun  when any of us are truly unwell I do know you have put A lot of time and effort into the hobby so THANK YOU. Prayers your way for a great recovery Len

[Neil Rogers]

Sorry to hear that, Mike.

[Brent Williams]

Sorry to hear about your health challenges, Mike. 

[Paul Taylor]

Sorry to hear this Mike. Hope for a speedy recovery.

[Phil Hawkins]

Guys,

I have had a bad heart attack and a stroke that has damaged my vision and I need to clear out everything I have.  I could make a detailed list of everything (and will) and ship it out but if there is anyone close to the New Orleans area that could pick it all up, it would save us both money on the ridiculous shipping rates.  I do have some RC RTF stuff and free flight kits as well.  In the meantime, I will start making a list.  The way I feel right now, it is going to be a chore to just make the list.

Thank you
Mike

Hi Mike,
I sent you a PM regarding the list you are going to be putting together. 
Flip

[Rusty]

Mike,  Please consider keeping some blocks of balsa and some sandpaper.  At least then, if you get stressed out, you can sand the balsa block.   

Best Wishes..

Rusty

[Mike Griffin]

Hi Mike,
I sent you a PM regarding the list you are going to be putting together. 
Flip

I do not see a message.  Did you send a PM on here?

Mike

[Mike Griffin]

I really appreciate the responses guys.  I am going to try to keep what I know I can handle.  A good friend called me today and he suggested maybe building some rubber powered free flight models.  Sounds like fun but I dont know much about it.  Someone would have to educate me on winders and rubber and accessories as I know virtually nothing about it.  I am pretty sure that control line flying is out for me now.

Mike

[Will Hinton]

Hi Mike, prayers for your health and recovery from me and I'm putting you on the FCM prayer chain.  Keep your eyes and heart on Him and know you are loved.
Will

[john e. holliday]

Mike as I have told people in the past you must take care of yourself.  I manage tp get rid of some stuff last year.   Only three peoplw responded.  One sent me a video of him flying my Ringmaster Imperial.  I am getting ready to start on the shop floor.   Southerlands water proof plywood is not water proof.   Gig metal building bench is resting on floor joices.  I still lots of stuff for local pick up if the people have caxh.

[Dennis Toth]

Mike,
Sorry to hear this, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there and keep dreaming of a day to go fly and it can help get you through treatments.

Best,    DennisT

[Sean McEntee]

Someone would have to educate me on winders and rubber and accessories as I know virtually nothing about it. 
Mike

I might know a guy...

[Dennis Leonhardi]

Very sorry to read this Mike, thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Dennis

[Mike Griffin]

Very sorry to read this Mike, thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Dennis

Thank you Dennis. 

Mike

[Mike Griffin]

I might know a guy...

I thought I would contact you in the near future and we can talk.  Thanks Sean.

Mike

[Mike Griffin]

Mike,
Sorry to hear this, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there and keep dreaming of a day to go fly and it can help get you through treatments.

Best,    DennisT

Thank you Dennis.

Mike

[Mike Griffin]

Mike as I have told people in the past you must take care of yourself.  I manage tp get rid of some stuff last year.   Only three peoplw responded.  One sent me a video of him flying my Ringmaster Imperial.  I am getting ready to start on the shop floor.   Southerlands water proof plywood is not water proof.   Gig metal building bench is resting on floor joices.  I still lots of stuff for local pick up if the people have caxh.

I am trying to adjust due to these problems but it is not easy.  I hope you are well.

Mike

[Mike Griffin]

Hi Mike We do not know each other and I fully understand that Model airplanes are no longer important or fun  when any of us are truly unwell I do know you have put A lot of time and effort into the hobby so THANK YOU. Prayers your way for a great recovery Len

Thank you Leonard.

Mike

[Mike Griffin]

Sorry to hear that, Mike.

Thanks Neil.

Mike

[Mike Griffin]

Sorry to hear about your health challenges, Mike.

I am trying to adjust Brent.  Thank you.

Mike

[Ty Marcucci]

Been there, have the stints.. Hey Mike, yesterday I had a stress test,, Even without studying for it, I passed.. Take lots of naps.

[Mike Griffin]

Been there, have the stints.. Hey Mike, yesterday I had a stress test,, Even without studying for it, I passed.. Take lots of naps.

Now I like that advice Ty.   

Mike

[fred cesquim]

MIke, this is sad to hear,but still save some stuff
my mother had a similar case 2 years ago, she went through rehabilitation,and after some (a lot indeed) insistance from me she started Pilates training
now she´s almost recovered. so keep up going. wish you the best

[MikeyPratt]

I am trying to adjust Brent.  Thank you.

Mike

Mike,
I sure hope your feeling better soon old friend, you take it easy and get your strength back, and listen to the Doctors, were all pulling for you ok?

Later,

Mike Pratt

[Richard Fleming]

Hello Mike, I am sorry to hear about your health issues. Praying for your healing and strength. Keep your eye on the Prize brother and one day at a time.

[Rusty]

FYI: you might consider removing your ad from the Flying Lines website. 

[Harold Brewer]

Mike-
        Very sorry to hear what has happened to your health.  My prayers for your health improvement.

Harold Brewer

[Mike Griffin]

FYI: you might consider removing your ad from the Flying Lines website.

I did Rusty.  Thank you for bringing this to my attention, I had forgotten about the ad being there as it had been a long time ago that I placed it. 

Mike

[John Park]

I really appreciate the responses guys.  I am going to try to keep what I know I can handle.  A good friend called me today and he suggested maybe building some rubber powered free flight models.  Sounds like fun but I dont know much about it.  Someone would have to educate me on winders and rubber and accessories as I know virtually nothing about it.  I am pretty sure that control line flying is out for me now.

Mike

Mike:
I had to do the same thing a few years ago when I lost my local C/L flying field, and all I had to fly on was a big cow-pasture full of thistles and cow-muck.  I'd flown rubber as a boy, and still had some of my old plans, so I started with a British classic, the KeilKraft Achilles, a 24" span slabsider which was quick and simple to build.  I had to re-learn all the trimming tricks, thrustline adjustments, Gurney flaps and so on - and soon found that even a little thing like the Achilles needed a dethermaliser!  Take a look at some of Tom Hallman's 'Anatomy of a trimming session' videos on the Internet - very informative.

Regards
John

[Rusty]

Mike, I could use some polyspan if you have any left to sell.   I truly believe you will find happiness in something else.  Control line is great, but there is a world of other things to do that are enjoyable.  My neighbor behind me became disabled to where he could not do boating and got into nature photography.  He really made something of it having pictures published in the newspaper and selling some pictures.  He, in fact, enjoyed it so much he build his own dark room and developed his own film.  I remember him being so depressed he had to sell his sail boat.    You have a vast background, including military.  Continue to march......

[frank williams]

Mike ..... very sorry to hear of your health problems .... hang in there
I had several strokes a few years back and didn't think I'd ever build that perfect stunter or even be able to fly again ...
Something that helped me immensely was building some small freeflights that I always admired as a kid ....
a drawing board in my lap was big enough to work on ... a Dakota, a Zeek, and a Sniffer ... Something to keep the mind an hands active ...
My prayers with you ...

[Mike Griffin]

Mike ..... very sorry to hear of your health problems .... hang in there
I had several strokes a few years back and didn't think I'd ever build that perfect stunter or even be able to fly again ...
Something that helped me immensely was building some small freeflights that I always admired as a kid ....
a drawing board in my lap was big enough to work on ... a Dakota, a Zeek, and a Sniffer ... Something to keep the mind an hands active ...
My prayers with you ...

Thank you Frank, I really appreciate it.  I had a bad heart attack in March of last year and then they discovered I had a stroke but I did not even know I had one.  It showed up on a MRI that I had after losing my peripheral vision.  I think I am going to try to build some free flight stuff, maybe starting out with rubber power.  I think I have a sniffer kit in a box somewhere.

Thanks so much again for your well wishes and prayers.....they really do help.

Mike

[Steve Fitton]

Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery!

[Martin Quartim]

Sorry to hear about your health and pray for your well being.