**Gary Almond in the Albuquerque hospital**

[Abq Bill]

All,
Gary delivered my '02 Yellow GTS today (1 Nov) from Akron, Ohio. He had put it off a few days because he was feeling a bit ill. Apparently about a week ago, he had to sleep in his truck one night, and the following morning he had some pain in his left leg and was a bit out of breath. He felt that he possibly had a blood clot.
However, customers always come first, and he hardly slowed down. When he arrived in Abq., he was very short of breath, quite pale, and laboring a lot. I called my doctor friend and I took him immediately to the hospital.
The doctors confirmed a blood clot, and have admitted him for about 5 days to let the medicine work its magic. Prognosis is excellent. I visited with him this evening (Monday), took him some food, and brought him some car magazines. He said he is comfortable and not in any pain.
He said I could post this to all of you, and to give you his phone number at the hospital. Let's show him how much the VIPER family cares about one of it's own: 505-291-2819 MST

Bill

 

[Bugeater]

Way to go Bill!
Gary is a class act. Get well Gary!

 

[1TONY1]

Bill, Thanks for taking care of Gary.....I won't call right now 1:40am est. Get well Gary !!!

 

[Cudaman]

Gary get well soon.....

We all want to see ya healthy at the V-10 National's finals.


Cudaman

 

[Qualitywires.com]

Wow! Good call on your part! I am glad to hear Gary A is doing all right. I bet they have him on some type of blood thinner like hepbron or Kuhmadone...

Blot clots will kill you if they break loose. Gary A needs a vacation after all of this!

Hang in there tough guy!

 

[Gus Strakes]

Gary is one of the nicest guys I know, and he has quickly grown a reputation for being one of the best transporters available. I hope all goes well with him and that he has a full and quick recovery. Get well Gary!

 

[Gerald]

Get well Gary! HE's a great guy......

get well!

 

[Topawam]

I am so pleased to see that the Viper Guys are so class act. Thank you Bill & Get Well Gary!

 

[CHAD]

Get better soon Gary.

Chad

 

[VPRVENM97]

Bill, you're the Man! Gary, get well soon!

 

[VIPERCANE]

Get well soon Gary.

Bindy

 

[Toby]

I hope all is well Gary.

You are a true asset to the Viper community.

GET WELL SOON!!!!

 

[NOMERCY]

Get Well Soon!!!

 

[Casey]

Get well Gary!

 

[carguy07]

Said a prayer for him.

 

[99 R/T 10]

Gary, you're working too hard. Take care and get well!

 

[Mr U-2]

Albuquerque has some great docs I'm sure he's in good hands. Get well Soon...Paul

 

[fastfang]

Gary is one of the nicest guys that I've met. I hope he recovers quickly and hope to see him soon. Thanks to Bill for his quick action and hospitality.

 

[JWVIPER]

Speedy Recovery, our prayers are with you....

 

[flying dutchman]

Gary, get well soon, take it easy, say hello to yr son for me, hope everyting go's ok.

see you soon,

 

[Woody]

Get well soon Gary!

 

[greatbeyond]

Get well soon Gary!

 

[FE 065]

Airline passengers on long overseas flights have been advised to pay attention to the health concerns of sitting for extended periods. Gary could be facing the same risks if he's driving constantly and might need think about stepping out of the truck more often.. Get well soon Gary !

 

[slaughterj]

Hope you have a quick recovery Gary!

 

[ChoiceViper]

Hospitalization *****. Hang in there man! You'll be out in no time.

 

[Yellow Fever]

Get well Big Man !! Glad to hear your on the road to recovery

 

[japon]

Get well soon Gary.
If you get my messages forget about my appointment for now.
Now I know why you have not been able to answer your phone!
Good luck!
joe

 

[Lee00blacksilverGTS]

Gary is one of the truly solid good guys around in the Viper community. Get well soon Gary! This had to be a PE or Pulmonary Embolism, VERY dangerous. Blood clot forms in the leg and travels to the lungs, blocking oxygen exchange. Exactly the same thing happened to an employee of mine last month. Young guy in very good health, 40 years old, volunteer firefighter and paramedic, and yes it can happen from sitting too long. Outstanding call on getting Gary to the hospital!

 

[Go Fast For Life]

We say a prayer for you Gary!

 

[Hisserman]

Hey Gary, get off your back!

Seriously, take care of yourself, man. Those blood clots are nothing to take lightly. Stretch out at the rest stops and quit eating in the truck. We want to see you in town again . . .