I’ve been posting at ilind.net more or less regularly for 26 years, beginning in early 2000, if I recall correctly (although it might have been the following year).
I think this is the first time I’m reluctantly putting it aside for more than a few days.
The greatly edited story is that I watched the weekend’s storm from a 6th floor room at Straub Hospital.
Two attempts to complete an endoscopy failed, and I’m hoping to be admitted to a medical center in San Francisco for further diagnosis and treatment.
I might be moved to grab the keyboard now and then, but I need to avoid that little daily background stress and concentrate on my health.
I know you all understand and I appreciate all of your support.
And don’t forget that this remains a good place to search for interesting tidbits from the past z25 or 26 years.
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I am so sorry to hear this, Ian….both for your sake and for long-time daily readers like me who always looked forward to your observations over a morning cup of coffee. Please also give my best to Meda….and my old friend Wilma. Take care, David
Please do take good care. We wish you the very best outcome.
Best of wishes for good health, Ian…. I’m currently recovering from two stokes so we can send supportive thoughts back & forth!
Good plan!
Wishing you a speedy recovery
Sending prayers for your recovery.
Thinking of you!
May the days ahead bring well wishes of strength and healing. Take care Ian!
Sending you the very best wishes for a quick and successful treatment and recovery. I’ve always appreciated your honest, caring, open and in-depth reporting and look forward to all your blog posts. They have some incredible doctors in San Francisco and you’ll be in good hands. Wishing you and your family the very best.
Prayers up for you and Meda, for wellbeing, complete and quick recovery, for peace of mind and calm.
For the nurses, docs, CNAs, helpers, cooks, support teams and admin. With gratitude and aloha for you always.
Giving you the Oli Pale from across the sea. Sending love to Meda and you. M?lama pono Ian.
Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery, Ian! Getting old is not for sissies! Regards to Meda and the kitties. ?
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We’re so sorry to learn you’re ill and have been in the hospital; hope you’re soon able to be admitted to the medical center in SF and find the cause and a remedy for your problem. We’ll certainly be thinking about you and Meda.
Sending positive thoughts to you! Get well and back to the cats. Malama pono Ian.
Get well very soon, Mr. Lind.
Get better Ian. We need you!
I wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to you continuing your essential reporting.