JimVarnellABH2USN wrote:Thanks guys
I'm hoping for the best, but steam burns are the worst. I have approxmately 40% of body burnned. I know that with my friends and family I can mske it. Yes all you guys here are like family and are really good friends.
Jim,
Sorry to hear about your accident. My best wishes for a speedy recovery. Please keep us updated on your progress. I always enjoy reading your posts.
Thanks Bob and all the others out praying for me. Looks like I'm having surgery on Monday. Having skin graph xone to left leg, since that burn is the deepest. I have pics but not sure about posting them here.. well, this could be considered a scrstch build can it?
If any one wants to see em pm me and I'll send them to you.
Jim Varnell
ABH2 USN/RET.
89-00
Eastern NC Modelworks
Up coming projects: 1/700 scale rebuild of diorama project 960 square feet.
(Table 1 underway)Feb.2017
1/350 USS ALASKA CB-1(started Aug. 2017) 70% completed
JimVarnellABH2USN wrote:Thanks Bob and all the others out praying for me. Looks like I'm having surgery on Monday. Having skin graph xone to left leg, since that burn is the deepest. I have pics but not sure about posting them here.. well, this could be considered a scrstch build can it?
If any one wants to see em pm me and I'll send them to you.
Can't be much worse than the rash I had about 3 yrs ago which kept me from my builds for a bit. Trust me, it twern't a purty sight...
If ya lose yer sense of humor...
You've lost everything...
On the Bench:
1/720 Italeri CVN-68 ca 1976/77
1/800 ARii 1/800 CV-59 backdating to 1961 (CVA-59)
1/700Trumpy USS Hornet CV-8 "Doolittle Raiders"
Hi ya Ed, actually its pretty serious. They flew me to Chapel Hill NC to the burn center. And having first skin graft on Monday. This is the worst pain I've ever experance. All I ask is on Monday take a moment and hold up a beer for me.
How about that bud? Can you drink one for a squid who's been layed up?
Jim Varnell
ABH2 USN/RET.
89-00
Eastern NC Modelworks
Up coming projects: 1/700 scale rebuild of diorama project 960 square feet.
(Table 1 underway)Feb.2017
1/350 USS ALASKA CB-1(started Aug. 2017) 70% completed
JimVarnellABH2USN wrote:Hi ya Ed, actually its pretty serious. They flew me to Chapel Hill NC to the burn center. And having first skin graft on Monday. This is the worst pain I've ever experance. All I ask is on Monday take a moment and hold up a beer for me.
How about that bud? Can you drink one for a squid who's been layed up?
Yeah, I know how ya feel. My rash was pretty life threatening & was the worst pain I ever felt. Drs had no idea what it was or anything, just ran tests & shot me full of Morphine. THen found out it was caused from the chemicals & such I was exposed to from cleaning up after a house fire.
I'll hoist a brewski fer ya tomorrow
If ya lose yer sense of humor...
You've lost everything...
On the Bench:
1/720 Italeri CVN-68 ca 1976/77
1/800 ARii 1/800 CV-59 backdating to 1961 (CVA-59)
1/700Trumpy USS Hornet CV-8 "Doolittle Raiders"
JimVarnellABH2USN wrote:Hi ya Ed, actually its pretty serious. They flew me to Chapel Hill NC to the burn center. And having first skin graft on Monday. This is the worst pain I've ever experance. All I ask is on Monday take a moment and hold up a beer for me.
How about that bud? Can you drink one for a squid who's been layed up?
Hi Jim,
I just got out of hospital from jaw surgery and was saddened to hear of your accident.I got burned pretty badly in high school so can only come close to understanding what you are going thru.I wish you a speedy recovery and while I can't drink alcohol just yet I will hold up my bottle of Ensure and pray for you tomorrow.
Thank you Denis,
I wish you a speedy recovery there too my friend. I got about 40% of body burned all of my chest and abdimone and the rest is on mh left leg
The cleaning and desbree is the worst.
Jim Varnell
ABH2 USN/RET.
89-00
Eastern NC Modelworks
Up coming projects: 1/700 scale rebuild of diorama project 960 square feet.
(Table 1 underway)Feb.2017
1/350 USS ALASKA CB-1(started Aug. 2017) 70% completed
Well went through surgury today, and all went well. In some pain but will get better over time. Might get out of hospital next week. At least I got internet on my phone to keep intouch.
Only wish I could work on a ship while being laid up. Right now I can't walk so it would really pass the time away
But being I'm in a sterial envroment "that ain't happening. Will keep you posted on my progress.
Jim Varnell
ABH2 USN/RET.
89-00
Eastern NC Modelworks
Up coming projects: 1/700 scale rebuild of diorama project 960 square feet.
(Table 1 underway)Feb.2017
1/350 USS ALASKA CB-1(started Aug. 2017) 70% completed
I just heard about your accident, I'm sorry to hear about it. I do hope that you have a speedy recovery and the pain isn't to much to bear. If it helps any (which I seriously doubt since your not the one actually drinking them) I have had a few for you and I have said a few prayers. On a side note I think St.Jude makes a killing off my mother and I alone....LOL
JimVarnellABH2USN wrote:Well went through surgury today, and all went well. In some pain but will get better over time. Might get out of hospital next week. At least I got internet on my phone to keep intouch.
Only wish I could work on a ship while being laid up. Right now I can't walk so it would really pass the time away
But being I'm in a sterial envroment "that ain't happening. Will keep you posted on my progress.
Glad to hear surgery went well! I know what ya mean about wishin' ya could build while in there! i wish I could have built something when I was in the hospital too I couldn't build anything even when I was at home due to no grip in my hands, no stamina but, the will to build was there
If ya lose yer sense of humor...
You've lost everything...
On the Bench:
1/720 Italeri CVN-68 ca 1976/77
1/800 ARii 1/800 CV-59 backdating to 1961 (CVA-59)
1/700Trumpy USS Hornet CV-8 "Doolittle Raiders"
Thanks guys, thanks for the prayers and the few beers hoysted up for.me
Really y'all are a great bunch of guys. This is hard to do (type)
on morphine.
Red looking forward to it buddy.
.
Jim Varnell
ABH2 USN/RET.
89-00
Eastern NC Modelworks
Up coming projects: 1/700 scale rebuild of diorama project 960 square feet.
(Table 1 underway)Feb.2017
1/350 USS ALASKA CB-1(started Aug. 2017) 70% completed
Take care with the morphine and I've hoysted a Rochefort no10 on your behalf. Almost as addictive as morph...
JimVarnellABH2USN wrote:Thanks guys, thanks for the prayers and the few beers hoysted up for.me
Really y'all are a great bunch of guys. This is hard to do (type)
on morphine.
Red looking forward to it buddy.
Well how is everyone?
As for me getting better everyday, and there is talk of maybe going home this weekend. I sure hope so after ten days here I'm starting to get real board. Although I have been planning different builds. Designing a new display case. Really just a lot of time to think about the best way to do things. Just keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I still have a long road ahead of me.
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Jim Varnell
ABH2 USN/RET.
89-00
Eastern NC Modelworks
Up coming projects: 1/700 scale rebuild of diorama project 960 square feet.
(Table 1 underway)Feb.2017
1/350 USS ALASKA CB-1(started Aug. 2017) 70% completed
Hi ya Ed and everyone else,
Well I got out today and boy does it feel good to be home. I really am greatfull for all the thoughts and prayers that everyone had for me, I honestly count everyone of you guys as friends and we all share our ups and downs and always give support to each other.
So gentlemen I salute you, and again thank you all very much.
Jim Varnell
ABH2 USN/RET.
89-00
Eastern NC Modelworks
Up coming projects: 1/700 scale rebuild of diorama project 960 square feet.
(Table 1 underway)Feb.2017
1/350 USS ALASKA CB-1(started Aug. 2017) 70% completed
Glad yer back at the bench Jim!! Some of us were havin' withdrawls from lack of yer builds!!
Yeah, I feel that we're all friends on here & some like family too.
I'm back at my dad's place since he's in the hospital. Pneumonia & 2 mini strokes early this morning. Just found out he may come home tomorrow
If ya lose yer sense of humor...
You've lost everything...
On the Bench:
1/720 Italeri CVN-68 ca 1976/77
1/800 ARii 1/800 CV-59 backdating to 1961 (CVA-59)
1/700Trumpy USS Hornet CV-8 "Doolittle Raiders"
JimVarnellABH2USN wrote:Hi ya Ed and everyone else,
Well I got out today and boy does it feel good to be home. I really am greatfull for all the thoughts and prayers that everyone had for me, I honestly count everyone of you guys as friends and we all share our ups and downs and always give support to each other.
So gentlemen I salute you, and again thank you all very much.
Jim,
Glad to hear that you are out of Sick Bay. I'm sure that you are anxious to get back to work in the shipyard. Take it easy and get back to full health.
JimVarnellABH2USN wrote:Hi ya Ed and everyone else,
Well I got out today and boy does it feel good to be home. I really am greatfull for all the thoughts and prayers that everyone had for me, I honestly count everyone of you guys as friends and we all share our ups and downs and always give support to each other.
So gentlemen I salute you, and again thank you all very much.
Glad your out of sicbay! But I have to go back in Friday to have my liver shave.
I know what ya mean about wishin' ya could build while in there! i wish I could have built something when I was in the hospital too I couldn't build anything even when I was at home due to no grip in my hands, no stamina but, the will to build was there 
