\"MadDog\" Mike posted a note for Ernie that says:
OK GROG - glad that's out of the way and it went well. Especially glad the arteries are clear! I think some bruising is to be expected, they have made a large hole into the high pressure artery, it's bound to leak a bit.
Keep us posted
Karen Williams posted a note for Ernie that says:
My dear Ernie we have always been so close. I still see your smile and think about the wonderful times we spent in school together. I'm so happy that I got to see you at the reunion. I thought about you for years. 1 memory sticks in my head to this day, and still cracks me up. you wrote in my school album to a person that will go far, stay the same. Lol well just to let you know I have stayed the same a mischievous little shit . I can also see that you have to! You're amazing and such a dear friend..;) good luck with your on coming adventure, I know you'll do fine! God bless and I'm thinking of you today and our lifetime. Prayers coming your way and a ginormous HUG. Love you buddy.
Ernie Keen "Thanks very much Karen. I'm looking forward to next time I can make it back there to see everybody. ... Read more
Ernie Keen "Thanks very much Karen. I'm looking forward to next time I can make it back there to see everybody. Last time was too short. You know you'll always have a special place in my heart --not near the aortic valve hopefully, because they're going to cut that sucker out.
Big HUG and lots of love.
Ernie"
On July 11, 2013...
Lori (lorilovestiki) posted a note for Ernie that says:
Good luck with your upcoming surgery GROG! Maybe you should consider a career in writing, you're very witty!!!
Ernie Keen Thanks a lot, Lori. (Different, Lori--not my sister. :) )
On July 11, 2013...
Adela Carvajal posted a note for Ernie that says:
Many prayers to you, Ernie. Take care! :-)
Adela Carvajal posted a note for Ernie that says:
Hey Ernie, sorry to hear of your illness. May the Lord, show you mercy and grace during you time of need.
The Sandoval\'s posted a note for Ernie that says:
Hello Ernie,
We're sending cyber hugs until we can see you in person. Your blog is wonderful and I'm so glad you are doing it.
We are lighting candles and praying for your speedy healing. I know all will go well. You are strong and you are loved.
Sandra Cordova Garcia posted a note for Ernie that says:
Ernie Praying for you and physicians that
will be caring for you! May God be by your side during and after surgery. We will continue to pray for a fast recovery! Keep us posted Amigo Love You and Take Care!
Ernie Keen Thanks Sandra. Your prayers and good thoughts are much appreciated.
Ernie Keen Thanks Sandra. Your prayers and good thoughts are much appreciated.
I'm feeling all full of love from my family and friends right now. It might just be gas from that burrito at lunch, but whatever the feeling, I'm going to attribute it to love. :)
BIG HUG! Ernie
On July 10, 2013...
Christina Nicolulis posted a note for Ernie that says:
Ernie,
I'm saying a million prayers for you! I know that everything is going to turn out just perfect, and you'll back in action before you know it.
Thank you for sharing everything with us here, and for all the entertainment too. I wish I could be closer to check in on you in person!!
Tell Buzzy I had to take down his photos because the doctor said I shouldn't stress my heart. Whatever pic he does for THIS Oasis just might kill me!
Big hug and kiss for both of you.
Ernie
On July 10, 2013...
Elva posted a note for Ernie that says:
Prayers going your way! I am glad that you are taking care of yourself,,, most guys don't... Take care .... Much love ergl
Traffic in Los Angeles is so bad, I'll probably survive the open heart surgery only to get run over riding my motorcycle a few months later. :D
----Ernie
On July 10, 2013...
Nanette posted a note for Ernie that says:
Dear Ernie, I just love your humor and FYI Bald men are so Sexy!! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Make a speedy recovery! Sending lots of love your way my friend...
Ernie Keen Much appreciated Nanette. Glad you think Bald men are sexy---shows you've got great taste. ;) We need ... Read more
Ernie Keen Much appreciated Nanette. Glad you think Bald men are sexy---shows you've got great taste. ;) We need to do another reunion again soon so I can see everybody again.
Lossa luv-----Ernesto
On July 10, 2013...
Elaine L. McGregor posted a note for Ernie that says:
Hiya Ernie aka Grog!!!
I am so sorry you are having to go through this but with your sense of humor and brains you will do fantastic. My daughter is a member of the "Zipper Club" also. She had her open heart surgery when she was 15 months old. She had a VSD (ventricular septal defect)(a hole in her heart) that was about the size of a quarter. They used a Dacron patch to fix it. She also had pulmonary artery stenosis (a band of sinew that was compressing the pulmonary artery), they snipped that to release the artery. She also had a slight thickening of one wall of her heart muscle but that cleared up after surgery. She is happy and healthy 9 almost 10 yr old and driving me nuts!!!! She may in the future (when she is near 40 or so) have to have a valve replacement due to the VSD pulling one valve out of shape.
I will never forget that you are the one who gave me my nickname in the 5th grade, Nessie, since we were studying Scotland and the Lochs at that time. LOL
Keep us posted and I will keep you in my prayers.
xoxox
And thanks for letting my hometown friends know what's going on with me and the old ticker.
I'm glad your daughter's doing well. We'll have to compare scars.
Big Hug-----Ernie
On July 10, 2013...
\"MadDog\" Mike Gilbert posted a note for Ernie that says:
Ernie, if the tip the waitress who slops your beans 15% of the total bill then your Cardiologist ought to get at least a 20% tip! Enjoyed you blog entries :)
Good luck with the angiogram tomorrow. Hope they can get your valve surgery scheduled soon it doesn't interfere with your job prospect.
PS - about that baldness, try rubbing your head with a paste made from alum and green persimmons. It won't grow any hair but it will shrink your head to a size where the hair you have will fit!
Ernie Keen Thanks MadDoggy!
I think I'll stick with the bald head. I save so much not paying for haircuts, shamp ... Read more
Ernie Keen Thanks MadDoggy!
I think I'll stick with the bald head. I save so much not paying for haircuts, shampoo, combs, hair gel, etc.
--Ernesto
On July 10, 2013...
Rick (Babalu) Henderson posted a note for Ernie that says:
Ernie,
You are a stud of a caveman! ...you will get though all of this BS and be running circles around all of us in no time.
Rick (Babalu)
Ernie Keen Thanks Babs. It was nice to know your boss is a member of the Zipper Club, too.
----E
On July 9, 2013...
Lori posted a note for Ernie that says:
Hey Ern,
Enjoyed your journal entries. Just keep the humor and the positive thoughts - all else is rubbish!
Ernie Keen Thanks Lori. I'm looking forward to seeing Lou back here in August.
------E
On July 9, 2013...
El Jefe posted a note for Ernie that says:
Gwen and I are thinking about you and sending good vibes your way. Even though we are a few states away if you need anything don't hesitate to let us know.
Ernie Keen What's the status of that King Cake? :D
On July 9, 2013...
Bamboo Ben posted a note for Ernie that says:
Grog, can you sign some stuff for me before you go in ??? ;) love you. xoxox
Ernie Keen Your Bamboo Ben mug might be worth more money if I don't make it.You bastard. It's too bad I draw you ... Read more
Ernie Keen Your Bamboo Ben mug might be worth more money if I don't make it.You bastard. It's too bad I draw your comic all digitally now on the computer, or else there'd be more artwork you could ebay. You'd have to negotiate with the family to get the artwork, though. :)
love ya Ben.------E
On July 9, 2013...
teresa posted a note for Ernie that says:
Hi Ernie - We send you our positive thoughts and well wishes for a speedy recovery.
You know we are close by so please let us know if you need anything.
Tim 818.317.4754 and me 818.303.5484.
Lots of love,
teresa
Kelly Hiphipahula Reilly posted a note for Ernie that says:
I love ya Ernie, we have shared lots of happy days together in our tiki world and in everyday life chatting about our family's your gout and baldness! All giggling aside, I'll be here for ya my friend like you've been there for all of us and your lucky too cause not only can I mix a drink, I can cook! I'll be checking in daily Grog! Love ya much. Kelly
Ernie Keen Thanks Kelly. We'll have to do a Rumpus Room night sometime before I have surgery. Family and friends ... Read more
Ernie Keen Thanks Kelly. We'll have to do a Rumpus Room night sometime before I have surgery. Family and friends will definitely help me get through this.
Lotsa LUuuuv----Ernie
On July 9, 2013...
Sharon posted a note for Ernie that says:
Have made a copy of your first journal entry to take to Mom.
I'm going to mail you a copy of the prayer list from church.
Ernie Keen Thanks Sharon. Hopefully Mom will realize which part is just for the sake of humor.
Ernie Keen Thanks Sharon. Hopefully Mom will realize which part is just for the sake of humor.
Thanks for for getting me on the prayer list at church.
On July 9, 2013...
Matt Lampley posted a note for Ernie that says:
I have been in your exact same situation, you have to work thru it, feel what you have to feel..........and know you will be in good hands and things will be ok, I am talking about the Baldness BTW...........................ok, Just kidding, I did a Bicuspid and Aortic aneurysm operation came thru without a glitch.....after 1 year of worrying......... good luck
I may not die from the open heart surgery, but the baldness may be fatal.
On July 9, 2013...
Hilda posted a note for Ernie that says:
Ernie, I know everything is going to go well and I am sure we will have a Mai Tai soon afterwards at Tonga Hut.
Thinking about you.
Love and kisses.
Ernie Keen Thanks Hilda. I'll always remember you as my first---- to sign my guestbook.