Shelley Davidson hospitalized

Actually the rumor is, he got thrown out. They got upset about him reloading there in bed and then dragging a benchtop lathe into the room and whittlin' on steel... even heard he started recalibrating equipment in the room and building "new and improved" parts for all the equipment.... the final straw was fireforming :eek:
 
Actually the rumor is, he got thrown out. They got upset about him reloading there in bed and then dragging a benchtop lathe into the room and whittlin' on steel... even heard he started recalibrating equipment in the room and building "new and improved" parts for all the equipment.... the final straw was fireforming


Now that sounds like Shelly.
 
glad to hear it

it is good to hear shelly is feeling better,our prayers are with him. tim in tx
 
Well, I didn't want to be the one to tell it

but Shelly isn't going to make it. Talked to him on my cell phone on monday while driving back from Raton and he revealed that he has lung cancer, bone cancer, soft tissue cancer and some other things I didn't catch. He plans on passing on chemotherapy. Talked to him briefly this morning and I'm going to take him some apple fritters tomorrow. He had a very nasty coughing spell while on the phone this morning. His voice sounded strong though. One of the guys from our friday lunch bunch said he announced his condition to them last friday and that he did not look good. He seems to be taking this in stride as the strong and forceful person he is. God bless him.

Where is the icon for weeping?
 
I've never meet him..but his friends on this forum speak volumes for his stellar character and contributions to the benchrest sport...
Godspeed...:(
 
Adam

Several of us have known this for a while, but at Shelly's request, did not say anything on the Forum untill he decided to see what was going to happen.
He is in our Prayers.........jackie
 
jackie schmidt said:
Several of us have known this for a while, but at Shelly's request, did not say anything on the Forum untill he decided to see what was going to happen.
He is in our Prayers.........jackie
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He didn't say anything about that to me and I guess I was just so upset I couldn't keep quiet about it. I offer my most sincere and humble apologies for talking out of turn and will absent myself from this forum for quite some time. As I sit here at my keyboard, the enormity of my transgression is washing over me and I am ashamed.
 
Adamsgt,

Awww c'mon man............... give Shelley a hug for us and for you too :) and don't beatcherself up..........

Please tell him hi from alinwa.

al
 
Adamsgt

Not to worry man, it's in the family. I'm old and trying to be new to BR, but I know and feel this is a family thing, even with those we've not met. I'm always praying for strength.....now it will be for all of us, and a special plea for Shelly.

Dennis
 
God bless Shelley and his daughter.

I saw last saw Shelley at Tomball in April and he wasn't feeling good at that time. My prayers are for him and family. James Mock
 
Although I never met the man I have emailed him about the 30BR loads.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Shelley, I hope you get better soon.

Mike
 
Curtis and I

stopped by and seen him today. He is in pretty bad shape. I had to fight back a tear when I left. He has an amazing attitude about the whole thing, much more so then I think I could in the same situation. He is moving to Florida to live out his last with his daughter and grandkids. He said he hasnt been on the forum in a few months, just too much else to do he said. I told him everyone on there were wishing him well and it seemed to make him happier. I dont think this information is tightly held any more.

I always felt Shelley and I were pretty good friends and I really feel glad to know him. He always helps others whenever he can and is a general good guy to know, talk to and just hang with. The sport and the world will be one shorter when the time comes. I'm not usually much of a religious guy, but I for one am gonna say a prayer or two asking for his time left to be as good and painfree as possible.
 
Down this part of the world I obviously never knew Shelley but I offer my sympathies obviously to Shelley but also to those who love him. He sounds like a great guy and there will be a lot of people hurting when he goes.

I've seen several people go this way, I am sure we all have, and it isn't something you'd want anybody to ever have to suffer. I hope he is comfortable until the end and then he goes quietly and with dignity.

I am not religious but I am sure your god is looking out for you Shelley.

Bryce
 
To Shelley & Family,

Just as others on this thread have stated, I, as well, have never met you. However, I've been around this forum for a few years now, and though I'm a 600/1,000-yrd. guy, I have read several of your posts. Although I'm not a point-blank shooter, many times I found myself reading what you had to say about whatever the question(s) was/were about.

I will certainly keep you in my prayers. However, you must remember this, there is Someone other than our wonderful, but earth-bound, doctors that makes the ultimate decision as to when our time is to leave here. This "Someone" is also very capable of healing cancer and all of our other frailties as well!

May God Bless & Keep You,

Ernie Brumage
Middletown, MD
 
The old saying

That the good die youg but cream and bastards rise to the top is all too true in life. None of us know when. All too often once we realize it's too late to do or say or experience.

I have tried to strike a balance in my life and I took some pride in myself when my dying Father told me that I was living my life RIGHT. He had been a critic, previously. He died of Pancreatic cancer @ age 67; no sumptoms until it was too late.

We all grieve the end of those we like and love. We all feel the uncertainity when we learn of their plight. It is usually way too late to be able to do whatever it is that would give us or them comfort.

I am one of those ignorant sorts who hasn't had a lot of Book Learnin and don't claim to know much but I implore all of you, DO IT NOW. Go and enjoy whatever it is you want to do. Tell everyone you love that you love them. Experience the magic that is life and learn to see the glory in it all.

I died on August 20, 1980. I was fortunate in that a qualified medical person was present to re-start me. I have tried to make the most of what I have left ever since. I hope the rest of you will do the same.
 
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never met Shelley but have enjoyed the info he has given over the few short years I have been a member of this forum.

The hurting never stops when a husband/wife, father/mother, grandfather/grandmother, or child is taken away from us way to young. They are who made us who we are today. The child who is lost could possibly even be the next scientest who finds a cure for the uncureable disease.

The 2 previous posts by Ernie and Pete have hit the nail on the head.

My prayers go out to Shelley and his family during this trying time.

Calvin
 
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