Post #174367 by stentiki on Sun, Jul 24, 2005 12:06 PM

WOW!

I am so overwhelmed by your kindness and support. Mahalos to all of you who continue to help burn away my pain and help me grow stronger each day with your incredible mana. Believe me, I can feel the power and I only hope that someday I can be there for you as you have been there for me.

Those burning Tiki's are awesome! Thank you for dedicating your burn to me. I am blown away by your kindness and Tiki energy. Indeed, I am a Suffering Bastard these days, but each day gets better and better. I was hoping I could make a surprise visit there yesterday but unfortunately, I am still just too way weak for all the excitement. I just started walking under my own power on Tuesday and took a 15 minute walk around the neighborhood yesterday for the first time. That, and the fact that my left fillet 'o leg is still healing from the bypass, got me thinking, "hmmmm...maybe I'm not ready for sand and smoke just yet!" Ben, I tried to call you on your cell phone yesterday to see if I could catch you guys in the act -- check your messages.

Anyhoo, it's ironic that I had to miss the burn again...3rd year in a row, but at least there will be other days now.

The pix look great! And that's hilarious about "Fire Marshall Crazy Al!" I hope it wasn't too much of a hassel for you. But I am curious about the cops. Was it the intensity of the fire or the Tiki's that had them worked up? Are pagan rituals now banned in HB?

Mucho mahalos again for burning to good health!