#17545
Fri Jul 21 2006 07:28 AM
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Hey Guys, 1 of our fellow collectors/vendors is down BUT not out! Wes was rushed into surgery this morning for a detached retina!!!!!!!! They must remove his eye to repair a fully detached retina, then place eye back. He'll be strapped face down for 2 full weeks and can't move! I know about everyone out there has either bought or sold him something or asked his professional advise about toys or toy gas stations. Just thought I'd show a little respect for Wes as he taught me everything I know! Please No phone calls... I will be doing Iowa Gas for Wes and will keep everyone posted on his outcome! THANKS  ------------------ [This message has been edited by tomzcollectiblez (edited 07-21-2006).]
Tom
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#17546
Fri Jul 21 2006 10:22 AM
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Tom
I've set up with Wes at several shows. Nice guy!! Give him our best wishes.
Bob and Sandie Hale
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#17547
Fri Jul 21 2006 10:30 AM
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I have never met him..but he will be in my prayers..get well soon Wes
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#17548
Fri Jul 21 2006 05:40 PM
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I too am like Hubba. I have never met him neither but my thoughts adn prayers are with him. Best wishes to a speedy recovery.
Phil
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#17549
Fri Jul 21 2006 06:38 PM
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Tom, please let Wes know my prayers are with him. For those of you who haven't met Wes, absolute gentleman and always has a great story.
Please keep us posted on his progress.
Glenn
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#17550
Fri Jul 21 2006 06:46 PM
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Tom, I hope Wes comes out ok... keep us up to date on his condition. Wes sets up at the Evansville show in the covered building in the back.
Looking for anything from Hoosier Pete, Platolene 500 and Red Bird.
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#17551
Fri Jul 21 2006 07:05 PM
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Yow, that sounds a little scary. Our prayers will be with Wes for a full recovery. Seems like Wes has been at every midwest petro swap meet that I have attended. Always soft-spoken and knowledgeable, he is the "go to guy" for toy gas stations and toy vehicles.
Thanks for letting us know, Tom.
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#17552
Sat Jul 22 2006 11:31 AM
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"Thank You" to Everyone from Wes Himself!
I just got off phone with him and surgery went well. 6 hours and now he's face down for 2 weeks straight!!!
Dr. said it was like a Jig-Saw puzzle but he Got Er Done...haha
~Thanks for the prayers~
Tom
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#17553
Sat Jul 22 2006 01:47 PM
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Also never met Wes but our prayers are with him mick and maria
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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#17554
Sun Jul 23 2006 06:41 AM
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Hang in there, Wes! Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.
Rod and Kathy van Pelt
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#17555
Sun Jul 23 2006 06:20 PM
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our prayers are also with him,my dad lost his left eye in an industrial accident in the 60's.
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#17556
Thu Jul 27 2006 08:12 AM
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Hate to hear that about Wes. He was a vendor for several years at Indiana Gas Show. Always enjoyed talking with him, full of stories and lots of laughs. Hope all goes well. Its going to be hard for him to stay down like that. Hope he gets along good and back on his feet and goin again to all the shows. Good Luck Wes. Dave and Linda Terre Haute, In.
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