Happy Birthday to hubbahubba, and some unexpected news

Esteban · 02-05-2024, 02:28 PM

I went to wish our friend hubbahubba a happy birthday, which was yesterday, Feb 4, and found out he's in the hospital and has had 2 unexpected spine surgeries from an injury that happened 28 years ago. He's been in the ICU for 11 days and expects to stay in the hospital for a few more weeks for acute rehab. This all happened as a surprise to him. He said his doctor says he has a year of work to get close to where he was before.

Let's all wish him a Happy Birthday and send him our good wishes and support to help him get through this.

M_Six · 02-05-2024, 03:03 PM

Yikes. Sucks when a ghost from the past comes back to haunt you like that. Best wishes for a speedy recovery hubbabubba.

BMWGUYinCO · 02-05-2024, 03:04 PM

Oh no, sorry to hear this news.

First off - HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to our resident wine enthusiast and sommelier in training!

But more importantly, I hope you recover quickly and comfortably and take that road trip as soon as you can. Thinking positive thoughts for you buddy!

cmyx6go · 02-05-2024, 03:20 PM

Happy Birthday, hubbahubba

So sorry to hear. 11 days in the ICU is not fun. Feel better soon.

3798j · 02-05-2024, 03:49 PM

My goodness, this seems like a tough row to hoe...Happy Birthday and a hope for a easy recovery!

hubbahubba · 02-05-2024, 03:51 PM

Thank you all for the prayers and positive thoughts. As Esteban mentioned, totally out of the blue. Long story short, walking on the back patio from my kitchen to bedroom, felt electric shocks go across my knees and up the legs and butt, and landed in the spot where the original injury occurred 28 years ago. Next thing you know, I’m in the ambulance. Two surgeries later, and I am officially on the road to recovery. It’s going to be a long road back, but I’m ONLY 56 now. If I burn a whole year getting back, I’m fine with that as long as I get back to walking, which I most certainly will do. In theory I am out of ICU tomorrow. Thanks again to all for your prayers and concern, there is a bunch of good people here!

hubbahubba · 02-05-2024, 03:54 PM

My attitude right now.

Esteban · 02-05-2024, 04:31 PM

Hubba...

kscarrol · 02-05-2024, 05:06 PM

Hang in there hubbahubba!! Looking forward to hearing more wine excursions when you're back on your feet!!

Llarry · 02-05-2024, 09:12 PM

Out of the ICU tomorrow? Great news! Keep us posted and best wishes on your recovery!

And Happy Birthday! (Does the ICU serve cake?)

rebekahb · 02-05-2024, 09:21 PM

Happy Birthday hubbahubba!! Sorry to hear of all the crap you’re enduring. Sending prayers and positive vibes for a healthy recovery. It sounds like you have the determination and grit to kick this injury in its ass.

Minacious · 02-05-2024, 10:39 PM

I say check the robotic implant option and go full cyborg. Such a raw deal to have it just hit you out of the blue. Kick it in the arse and come back stronger, soldier!

Happy Birthday!

Samurai of 2day · 02-05-2024, 11:03 PM

Happy birthday to you hubbahubba
Wishing you a speedy recovery and all the strength needed to get back to 100%

hubbahubba · 02-05-2024, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Llarry

Out of the ICU tomorrow? Great news! Keep us posted and best wishes on your recovery!

And Happy Birthday! (Does the ICU serve cake?)

Thank you Llarry . Yep, they brought up a little lava cake. Mrs H ate the top off it.

hubbahubba · 02-05-2024, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebekahb

Happy Birthday hubbahubba!! Sorry to hear of all the crap you’re enduring. Sending prayers and positive vibes for a healthy recovery. It sounds like you have the determination and grit to kick this injury in its ass.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minacious

I say check the robotic implant option and go full cyborg. Such a raw deal to have it just hit you out of the blue. Kick it in the arse and come back stronger, soldier!

Happy Birthday!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

Happy birthday to you hubbahubba
Wishing you a speedy recovery and all the strength needed to get back to 100%

I’ve got far too much living to do to even have the notion of giving in. Keep on sending the good energy, she goin’ down.

Esteban · 02-05-2024, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hubbahubba

I’ve got far too much living to do to even have the notion of giving in. Keep on sending the good energy, she goin’ down.

Stay strong, my friend. 👍

Artemis · 02-06-2024, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hubbahubba

I’ve got far too much living to do to even have the notion of giving in. Keep on sending the good energy, she goin’ down.

Hang on in there, hubbahubba.

David Sylvian - "Orpheus" (1987):

hubbahubba · 02-06-2024, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artemis

Hang on in there, hubbahubba.

David Sylvian - "Orpheus" (1987):

Beautiful. Thank you, and will do!

Murf the Surf · 02-06-2024, 07:01 AM

Fingers crossed for a full and fast recovery and happy birthday.

2000cs · 02-06-2024, 09:58 AM

Get well and get back in here! That’s a lot to go through but what a great attitude you’re showing. If you get a bad day, let us know so we can support you.

nyalpine90 · 02-06-2024, 10:19 AM

happy birthday!

sygazelle · 02-06-2024, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hubbahubba

I’ve got far too much living to do to even have the notion of giving in......

^^^THIS is why you will recover and thrive. A positive attitude is so important to recovery.

Best of luck to you. You've got this!

02-05-2024, 02:28 PM	#1
Esteban Major General 53993 Rep 7,238 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Happy Birthday to hubbahubba, and some unexpected news I went to wish our friend hubbahubba a happy birthday, which was yesterday, Feb 4, and found out he's in the hospital and has had 2 unexpected spine surgeries from an injury that happened 28 years ago. He's been in the ICU for 11 days and expects to stay in the hospital for a few more weeks for acute rehab. This all happened as a surprise to him. He said his doctor says he has a year of work to get close to where he was before. Let's all wish him a Happy Birthday and send him our good wishes and support to help him get through this.
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02-05-2024, 03:03 PM	#2
M_Six Free Thinker 19211 Rep 7,544 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Yikes. Sucks when a ghost from the past comes back to haunt you like that. Best wishes for a speedy recovery hubbabubba. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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BMWGUYinCO Second Lieutenant 4338 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 22 M850 Convertible '23 X3 M40 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Oh no, sorry to hear this news. First off - HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to our resident wine enthusiast and sommelier in training! But more importantly, I hope you recover quickly and comfortably and take that road trip as soon as you can. Thinking positive thoughts for you buddy!
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02-05-2024, 03:20 PM	#4
cmyx6go Colonel 16814 Rep 2,088 Posts Drives: 2022 X6///M Comp Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 X6 ///M [10.00]	Happy Birthday, hubbahubba So sorry to hear. 11 days in the ICU is not fun. Feel better soon. __________________ I thought I was a good person but the way I react when people drive slowly in the left lane would suggest otherwise
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3798j Fleet Mechanic 13062 Rep 1,961 Posts Drives: E86 3.0si Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Susquehanna Valley iTrader: (0) Garage List '19 VW Golf R [10.00] '55 Ford F100 [0.00] '08 Z4 3.0SI [8.50] '66 Triumph TR4A [0.00] '85 Corvette [0.00] '64 Corvette [0.00] '68 Triumph GT6 [9.50]	My goodness, this seems like a tough row to hoe...Happy Birthday and a hope for a easy recovery!
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02-05-2024, 03:51 PM	#6
hubbahubba Captain 11548 Rep 879 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Az iTrader: (0)	Thank you all for the prayers and positive thoughts. As Esteban mentioned, totally out of the blue. Long story short, walking on the back patio from my kitchen to bedroom, felt electric shocks go across my knees and up the legs and butt, and landed in the spot where the original injury occurred 28 years ago. Next thing you know, I’m in the ambulance. Two surgeries later, and I am officially on the road to recovery. It’s going to be a long road back, but I’m ONLY 56 now. If I burn a whole year getting back, I’m fine with that as long as I get back to walking, which I most certainly will do. In theory I am out of ICU tomorrow. Thanks again to all for your prayers and concern, there is a bunch of good people here!
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hubbahubba Captain 11548 Rep 879 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Az iTrader: (0)	My attitude right now. Attached Images
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02-05-2024, 04:31 PM	#8
Esteban Major General 53993 Rep 7,238 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Hubba... Attached Images
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kscarrol Brigadier General 9578 Rep 4,130 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Hang in there hubbahubba!! Looking forward to hearing more wine excursions when you're back on your feet!! __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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rebekahb First Lieutenant 3226 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New Orleans, LA iTrader: (0)	Happy Birthday hubbahubba!! Sorry to hear of all the crap you’re enduring. Sending prayers and positive vibes for a healthy recovery. It sounds like you have the determination and grit to kick this injury in its ass.
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Minacious The Dovahkiin 318 Rep 155 Posts Drives: LCI M6 GC, other stuff. Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	I say check the robotic implant option and go full cyborg. Such a raw deal to have it just hit you out of the blue. Kick it in the arse and come back stronger, soldier! Happy Birthday! __________________ Ed CG Artist, Set Painter and Sci-Fi Nerd. “The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.” - Charles Bukowski
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Samurai of 2day Major 2317 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: '22 X6M/'21 S1Krr Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere iTrader: (0)	Happy birthday to you hubbahubba Wishing you a speedy recovery and all the strength needed to get back to 100% __________________ Too smart for my own good...
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Murf the Surf Captain 21306 Rep 624 Posts Drives: Porsche 993 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Port Carling, Muskoka iTrader: (0)	Fingers crossed for a full and fast recovery and happy birthday.
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2000cs Captain 3905 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: Potato Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Get well and get back in here! That’s a lot to go through but what a great attitude you’re showing. If you get a bad day, let us know so we can support you.
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02-06-2024, 10:19 AM	#21
nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7543 Rep 11,927 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.25]	happy birthday!
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