That's the way you come across to me, Jim, in the brief time I have been
participating.  Your stuff is interesting and upbeat and VERY
informative.  Keep it coming!  But what does "73/26" stand for?
Nancy Shlaes ([log in to unmask])

Jim Slattery wrote:

> >   don 73/26 jim you might be 59/13 but looks to me you
> have not growed up
> >and god delt you a dirty hand. how about me rest of us.
> alls,ms,caner and
> >few more where they dealt a dirty hand to. quit feeliing
> sorry for your
> >self. as i am a pwp am not ahame of it. i have some bad
> times.
> >barb,judith,callia,sonia are few that has help me through
> rough times. as
> >now i don't know how to help you. maybe in few days i can.
> as of now be 59
> >not 9 we all care for each other here on the net and help.
> just ask no body
> >will laugh. i will not end my post as i usely do. you use
> your head and
> >email me or use the net for all to see
>
> Ok Don, here it is, on the open net for all to see.
>
> I don't know what it is in my postings that make you think
> this about me.
>
> I can assure you that I am happy, well-cared-for, both by my
> doctors and my primary caregiver, my dear wife, and very
> much occupied every day.  I still work, though not in a
> full-time,9-5 job.  I am a small cog in a PD research team.
> Until recently, I taught at a technical college, and I still
> write notes and source material for them.  I am liked and
> respected in my field.
>
> I think PD is a s**t of a disorder, and resent the
> impositions it makes on my life, but I think life itself is
> great, and look forward to sharing it each day with my
> family and friends.
>
> I am not depressed, nor do I think that my life is hopeless,
> and I look forward to the possibility of cures, preventative
> medicines, new drugs and medical procedures that might flow
> from the Udall Bill.
>
> Are you sure you have the right fella?  Or are you
> mistakenly taking my comments on our research teams findings
> as applying to me personally?  I don't know what else to say
> to you to convince you that I am not in need of help (at
> least no more than the next guy).
>
> Keep Well,
>
> Jim 59/13
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