The Atlantic & Southern Saturday Report

[Zephyrus52246]

Hurray, the Judge is back.  Glad to hear you're recovering, your Honor.

Jeff

[ACL1504]

Glad to see the Judge recovering and thank him profusely for his efforts during recuperation. 


I used to ride the C&O George Washington to and from college.
The Judge discussed the liquor problem quite well. Two sections of the George Washington joined at Ashland, KY about 9 PM. We then continued eastward bound for Richmond, VA where it again became two trains. I always traveled at holiday time which, at Christmas, meant discharged soldiers from Ft. Knox at Louisville, flush with cash who had to drink between Ashland at the West Virginia border as the C&O refused to pay tax in West Virginia on alcohol that had all ready been taxed in Kentucky. Made for some VERY interesting trips.

[GPdemayo]

Here comes da Judge.....loved the story and videos Bill. 

[nycjeff]

Your Honor, so glad that you are back telling your stories. I'm so happy for you that the surgery went well. Take your time doing the rehab. We all want you to return at 100%.   Jeff

[postalkarl]

Hey judge:

Glad you are feeling better. Keep us informed of your healing progress.

Karl

[Judge]

Thank all of you for your kind words.  Recovery will be slow but I can see progress every day.  My main concern beginning today is increasing stamina.  That can be accomplished by walking.  Down to the end of the driveway and back will be a start.   

[Blazeman]

Looking at the costs involved just for supplies, quite an expensive operation.  And labor costs weren't mentioned.  No wonder dining cars were early casualties as trains and crews were cut back in the 50's.  Read many times that dining car service was a loss leader/PR service.  But the limited menu is very appealing, especially the leg of lamb. Nice article, your honor.

Larry

[Judge]

March 28, 2021 - Sorry, no Saturday Report this week.  Try back next Saturday.

My wife, Cindy, and I had lunch with Tom and Pam Langford yesterday at Del Dio's.  It was a good opportunity to catch up and for me to consider my current recovery from back surgery.  I am still using a "walker" to walk anywhere, including the short trip to one of four bathrooms.  I will begin a rigorous physical therapy program beginning next Wednesday to try and build up my strength and stamina.  Right now, I am unable to walk up the little grass incline in Tom's yard which is necessary in order to reach the shed housing the Atlantic & Southern RR.  My goal is to remedy that situation within a couple of weeks, but we will see how that goes.

Thank all of you who have expressed sympathy with my situation.  Let me tell you, it could have been much worse.  My surgeon is a leader in the field of less invasive surgery and the operation was a complete success.  The surgery was on March 2 and I have had no pain whatsoever for at least two weeks.  The problem is the slowness of recovering from the whole thing.  I am told that I still suffer from the effects of anesthesia.  I need to get past that before I can work on serious rehab.   

[GPdemayo]

Glad to hear you're doing better Bill.....definitely get to work on the rehab so we can all meet at Tom'f for some fun. 

[ReadingBob]

Glad to hear you're doing better Bill.....definitely get to work on the rehab so we can all meet at Tom'f for some fun. 

Ditto that!  I'm half vaccinated and soon ready to resume visits to the A&S.  Sure would be nice to have you there.  It's been far too long.

[jrmueller]

It's great to hear about your progress Bill. I wish they had the non invasive method when I had my operation. Don't push it too hard. Jim

[tom.boyd.125]

Bill,
Great news that a speedy recovery is coming soon with those planned PE visits.
Tom can use your help on the RR and he will pick up the tab on the next several dinner outings too...
Tommy

[Rollin]

So glad to hear good reports from people! Surgery certainly has changed. When I was in High School, guys who had knee surgery for football injuries would have a scar up their leg 12, 15 inches long or longer. Today, the incisions can be covered with a band-aid.
Ain't progress sump'in?

[Zephyrus52246]

Glad to hear things are going well.  Follow the therapist instructions, don't overdo it.


Jeff

[deemery]

Different people react differently to anesthesia and related painkillers.  When I had my shoulder done (rotator cuff), I had a nerve block that was supposed to last 12 hours.  It started wearing off after 8.  When I went in for my follow-up, I told the surgeon "your anesthesiologist owes me 4 hours of happy-time."   


dave