Ronald W. Kirkman (Capt) Cancel The title field is required!

1. Neves Tracy B

   
   2/13/2013 9:02 PM

   Hope your surgery went well. Keep your head up buddy.
   Peachtree

   
   
   
   
2. Melvin Waldron

   

   43 posts
   
   2/14/2013 7:02 AM

   Tracy why you asking the Capt. to keep his head up? Do you have a golf match set with him?
   
   Capt. Didn't know you needed that, Get well soon.
   
   Mel

   
   Melvin H. Waldron III, CGCS, Horton Smith Golf Course, City of Springfield/Greene County MO
   
   
3. Gary Carls

   

   19 posts
   
   2/14/2013 8:02 AM

   Get well Captain.

   
   Gary K. Carls, CGCS, President - Oakland Turfgrass Education Initiative
   
   
4. Neves Tracy B

   
   2/14/2013 10:02 AM

   Melvin Waldron, CGCS said: Tracy why you asking the Capt. to keep his head up? Do you have a golf match set with him?
   
   Capt. Didn't know you needed that, Get well soon.
   
   Mel

   
   
   No I don't have a golf match but would like to see him be able to swing a club soon. It is my understanding that accident turned out a little worse than expected and he had to spend more time in the hospital. Those pictures looked really bad but I'm hearing he should be good to go soon but fighting a little battle to get through it. He's a tough old man and should be fine.
   
   Tracy B. Neves, CGCS
   RidgePointe Country Club
   Jonesboro, Arkansas

   
   
   
   
5. Corey Eastwood

   

   80 posts
   
   2/14/2013 11:02 AM

   Just emailed the Capt yesterday inquiring why he did not play in the tournament. Did not know he had an accident.

   
   Corey Eastwood CGCS, Stockton Golf & CC, Retired
   
   
6. Rosenthal Gregg

   
   2/14/2013 1:02 PM

   Capt K,
   
   Please get well soon, indeed as the captain of the starship we all care for you deeply! I aways enjoy our chats greatly and wish you the best indeed! I shall say a prayer for you this shabbat as I pray hard, we always wish the best for those going through medical issues. Scotty beam him up and doc please fix him up quickly!
   
   GreggR

   
   
   
   
7. Neves Tracy B

   
   2/14/2013 2:02 PM

   Corey Eastwood, CGCS said: Just emailed the Capt yesterday inquiring why he did not play in the tournament. Did not know he had an accident.

   
   
   Hey Corey those pictures looked really bad. He looked like someone kicked his ass and robbed him. Major black eye. Bottom line is it turned out a little worse than expected from what one of his daughters was saying. But he should be well soon enough. I'm sure he would like to hear from some of you.

   
   
   
   
8. Neves Tracy B

   
   2/17/2013 10:02 AM

   Hey guys, I can only go by the information one of his daughters is giving me and some may know even more than I am hearing, but it sounds like Ron can use some support to get over this hurdle in his life. If you know him and have not talked to him in a while maybe give him a shout in some form. He may not be able to respond but it might help lift him over this hurdle.
   
   Thanks,
   Tracy
   
   Tracy B. Neves, CGCS
   RidgePointe Country Club
   Jonesboro, Arkansas

   
   
   
   
9. Ronald Kirkman

   

   40 posts
   
   3/4/2013 9:03 PM

   Thank you all for your kindness. I have learned about my 3 daughters escapades. I just found a computer and tried to work on it. I am a little slow.
   
   Greetings;
   
   To let you know what is going on, I suffered a fall on 25 of January and I was in Beth Israel Deaconess Boston Hospital then sent back home . It turned out worse than expected. I was sent back to Boston and had brain surgery on 02/13/13. I guess they drilled in my head to release pressure. I have been at rehab since 02/19/13.
   
   This is my second rehab center I am at. I will be home this Friday. Presently, I am doing real well and I don't need a walker and I can walk on my own. I still have some learning problems but am learning very well. My children have told me some funny stories about my surgery but i don't remember the surgery but I do remember the stories. When my hands get a little steadier I will tell you about them.
   
   Thank you all for your kindness-and I will write later on.
   
   Capt. Kirk
   Retired Alien
   Needham Golf Club
   Needham, MA

   
   
   
   
10. Andrew Cross

    

    5 posts
    
    3/5/2013 6:03 AM

    Capt,
    
    That's great to hear!! I will keep you in my prayers and hope you have a full and speedy recovery!!! You'll be back at the Casino in no time!

    
    
    
    
11. Ronald Conard

    

    4 posts
    
    3/5/2013 7:03 AM

    Ronald Kirkman said: Thank you all for your kindness. I have learned about my 3 daughters escapades. I just found a computer and tried to work on it. I am a little slow.
    
    Greetings;
    
    To let you know what is going on, I suffered a fall on 25 of January and I was in Beth Israel Deaconess Boston Hospital then sent back home . It turned out worse than expected. I was sent back to Boston and had brain surgery on 02/13/13. I guess they drilled in my head to release pressure. I have been at rehab since 02/19/13.
    
    This is my second rehab center I am at. I will be home this Friday. Presently, I am doing real well and I don't need a walker and I can walk on my own. I still have some learning problems but am learning very well. My children have told me some funny stories about my surgery but i don't remember the surgery but I do remember the stories. When my hands get a little steadier I will tell you about them.
    
    Thank you all for your kindness-and I will write later on.
    
    Capt. Kirk
    Retired Alien
    Needham Golf Club
    Needham, MA

    
    
    Welcome back Capt. One good thing is Tracy finally came out of his bunker but ever so briefly.
    
    Hope you are doing well.

    
    
    
    
12. Sandy Clark

    

    0 posts
    
    3/5/2013 9:03 AM

    Captain, pull out your tricorder, scan your head and you should be immediately healed. That is what the TV Captain Kirk would do! Best wishes during your recovery. Hopefully, you will be able to get out on the golf course for some really great therapy. Take care!

    
    
    
    
13. Sean Hoolehan

    

    0 posts
    
    3/5/2013 9:03 AM

    Ron,
    
    Funny how our daughters will always be Daddy's girls. Keep healing, some times the healing is for those that care for us too. Sending prayers and giving thanks for our "Resident Alien".
    
    Sean

    
    
    
    
14. Corey Eastwood

    

    80 posts
    
    3/5/2013 11:03 AM

    Pulling for you Ron. The news about you has been screechy out west. Sounds like some casinos may be hurting now.

    
    Corey Eastwood CGCS, Stockton Golf & CC, Retired
    
    
15. Neves Tracy B

    
    3/5/2013 1:03 PM

    Captain,
    
    Your daughter wanted me to post something on the forum about your getting better and I was ready but you already hit the nail on the head. No pun intended. That video of your 70th birthday was great. All of you up there seem to talk funny.
    
    Bottom line is she said you were doing a lot better. That is great news.
    
    Peachtree
    Tracy B. Neves, CGCS
    RidgePointe Country Club
    Jonesboro, Arkansas

    
    
    
    
16. Melvin Waldron

    

    43 posts
    
    3/5/2013 1:03 PM

    Tracy Neves, CGCS said: Captain,
    
    Your daughter wanted me to post something on the forum about your getting better and I was ready but you already hit the nail on the head. No pun intended. That video of your 70th birthday was great.
    
    All of you up there seem to talk funny.
    
    Bottom line is she said you were doing a lot better. That is great news.
    
    Peachtree
    Tracy B. Neves, CGCS
    RidgePointe Country Club
    Jonesboro, Arkansas

    
    
    Nice one Peach,
    Thanks for keeping us updated until the Capt. was able to update us himself.
    
    Great news Capt., I'm sure my long lost brothers are looking for you to get out and about and drop off a donation for them.
    
    Mel

    
    Melvin H. Waldron III, CGCS, Horton Smith Golf Course, City of Springfield/Greene County MO
    
    
17. Gary Carls

    

    19 posts
    
    3/5/2013 2:03 PM

    Welcome back Captain. Take the recovery slow and easy so you'll be around for a long time.

    
    Gary K. Carls, CGCS, President - Oakland Turfgrass Education Initiative
    
    
18. Rosenthal Gregg

    
    3/7/2013 7:03 PM

    Capt Kirk,
    
    As one who went through Brain surgery for epilepsy, I had a left temporal lobectomy! They removed the portion of my left temporal lobe causing my seizures, I understand completely what you may be going through with a brain surgery! It is no fun, and not a quick recovery! My short term memory was and still is difficult. I keep a note pad handy at home and work, but over time it gets better! I hope you the best and for sure again will be saying a prayer for you in shul this shabbat! As a member of the starship enterprise I am one of your crew, I will do my best to be on your team for ever! You stay cool and be patient, time will cure you, I overcame epilepsy and am a lucky one, you too can be one with life again!! If I can do something for you please do not hesitate to ask, I know a lot about brain surgery and its after effects, then how to recover from it!!! Look me up, beam me up I am here for you!!!
    
    GreggR

    
    
    
    
19. Stephen Okula

    

    3 posts
    
    3/8/2013 3:03 PM

    It just goes to show how golf course employees should be equipped with hard hats.

    
    
    
    
20. Ronald Kirkman

    

    40 posts
    
    3/11/2013 12:03 PM

    Stephen Okula, CGCS said: It just goes to show how golf course employees should be equipped with hard hats.

    
    
    Steve,
    
    I am employed part time as a club house employee. No hard hat would have helped me or prevented my fall when I left the clubhouse.
    
    Capt. Kirk
    Retired Alien
    Needham Golf Club
    Needham, MA

    
    
    
    
21. Ronald Kirkman

    

    40 posts
    
    3/11/2013 12:03 PM

    Gregg Rosenthal said: Capt Kirk,
    
    As one who went through Brain surgery for epilepsy, I had a left temporal lobectomy! They removed the portion of my left temporal lobe causing my seizures, I understand completely what you may be going through with a brain surgery! It is no fun, and not a quick recovery! My short term memory was and still is difficult. I keep a note pad handy at home and work, but over time it gets better! I hope you the best and for sure again will be saying a prayer for you in shul this shabbat! As a member of the starship enterprise I am one of your crew, I will do my best to be on your team for ever! You stay cool and be patient, time will cure you, I overcame epilepsy and am a lucky one, you too can be one with life again!! If I can do something for you please do not hesitate to ask, I know a lot about brain surgery and its after effects, then how to recover from it!!! Look me up, beam me up I am here for you!!!
    
    GreggR

    
    
    Gregg R
    
    To be truthfull it has been your posts that have kept me going. You have a lot of courage and you are a pretty brave guy. So far so good for me. Hopefully by mid April I can be back to work and driving again. And, maybe the casino. The doctor told my family I had a good looking brain for a man my age.
    
    You are right, it does get better with time. It is amazing how it does and you and I understand that. Question, can you still board a plane with Titanic Screws?
    
    I have the speech therapist coming to the house now so I better get ready for her. Yes, they are all pretty!!!
    
    Capt. Kirk
    Retired Alien
    Needham Golf Club
    Needham, MA

    
    
    
    
22. Rosenthal Gregg

    
    3/12/2013 7:03 PM

    Capt. K.
    
    I am lucky in the respect that when they did my Frontal Lobectomy they were able to utilize about ten crimps that came out about a week after the surgery. I also am a very quick healer my blood clots quick so extra bleeding for me is not an issue. In fact when I give blood they got to be quick or it clots so fast they get less than a pint. I am a B+ and everyone wants my blood type! I just want you to know I am on your A team also and will be by your side at all time during your recovery!! So keep up the good work and remain positive! I am sure your family is also there big time for you!! I again am thinking and praying for you especially on the Sabbath!
    
    Scotty beam me up we got to get the Capt. back on track!
    
    GreggR