gene knight Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 after much thinking and current life turning medical issues, along with my ptsd and on going head/brain injuries i have had thru out my life when i played football and military years, i am at a point to sell everything datsun related and go on a different path and deal with the ongoing medical issues that has been brought up thru recent medical tests and maybe try to live a positive life for as long as my body and mind will allow. so after the holidays things that i have datsun related needs to go and possibly my vw show beetle and my 1965 plymouth barracuda fastback Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Oh man...sorry to hear that. Hope things work out for you. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 X2. Gene you are ALWAYS welcome here, so take care of business but more importantly, make sure you drop by anytime and have some fun. Don't go quietly.... 2 Quote Link to comment
dhp123166 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Godspeed sir.... 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 That sucks to hear Gene. But do whatcha gotta do. 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted December 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 i have been getting more severe headaches and dizziness and blurred vision in my right eye and it is because of to many concussions i got when playing football in high school and college plus jumping out of planes also when i rolled my 69 mustang in my senior year of high school luckily i had it caged/rollbars but i did hit the windshield even though i had 5 point seatbelts, 1 of the straps broke, i was in hospital for 3 weeks. also when i was in the army 3 tours in iraq, i did see combat/ death and suicides in my sleeping quarters/tent and have flashbacks, plus i cant get any help thru the corrupt VA here in phoenix and also with the medical issues that i am having with botched double hernia surgery and on unpaid medical leave from work it has raised my stress levels. i appreciate the thoughts and concerns. so please accept my apologies if i have made anyone upset with me Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Your service to our country is very much appreciated and most important thing is your health. 4 Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Bummer to hear, cars and things are all replaceable though. Much better to take care of your health than things that can be replaced.Helped my buddy from the 82nd finally get all his disability sorted, seen how much of a pain the VA can be.Nothing like doing endless endless waiting.... 1 Quote Link to comment
Rjawm Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Damn Gene, and I thought I had abused the crap out of my body. Truly sorry to hear about the cumulative damage making your life more difficult. I hope you can have an extended time of stress free and good living with the clear out. 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Sorry to hear all that, Gene. I also fairly often wonder "why" keep trying on a long term project, and sometimes it is for the best to let some things go and relieve some of the burden, considering it is self-imposed. 1 Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 hope all gets better for you the va is a bunch of shit TAKE CARE OF OUR VETRANS AS THEY ARE THE REASON WE ARE STILL FREE I have heard a lot of bad things with the va hopefully those things will get better and not worse 2 Quote Link to comment
ratpatrol66 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Damn sorry to hear what your going through Gene Knight!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Well, I don't expect you came to that decision lightly, and I expect it's the right one. Kick ass at your next path too. 2 Quote Link to comment
Jesse C. Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 It takes courage to make such decisions and I salute you for it. Hope things get better and Thank You for your Service. 1 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Rather unfortunate, just because you don't own datsuns doesn't mean you can't still Ratsun. Where is flat to bitch about no fml threads? 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted December 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 I have 3 datsun 521 trucks 1 b210 and a couple of 620 kc and plethora of parts 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Good to hear you have your priorities straight :) Sorry you have to make the tough decisions. Thank you for serving, I would take some parts off your hands, but it's a bit far. 2 Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 You do what you logically need to do in life Gene. I've done it when the time was right. Take care. 1 Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Rather unfortunate, just because you don't own datsuns doesn't mean you can't still Ratsun. Im Datsunless atm, but it was the practical thing to do for now. Cars come and go and can be replaced down the road. 5 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 I don't really have anything to say that hasn't already been said. I think you are probably doing the right thing. You will find other hobbies to keep you busy, and ratsun is always a click away. Best of luck Gene. 3 Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Where r u located at? Tried to send u a msg but would not let me. 1 Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Thank you for your service to our country, and on a minor note adding greatly to the Ratsun community. 2 Quote Link to comment
Angela Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 Gene, I want to express how sorry I am that you're facing such difficult medical challenges. I know how tough it is & how it affects all parts of life. I'm also sorry to hear you have decided to liquidate your Datsun stash. That's heartbreaking but a very brave decision. I trust you are doing what's best for your life at the moment. I will keep my eyes out for any 520/521 stuff you may post in the future. I am honored to have learned from your advice on my little truck. Ratsun is a strong community & you're a positive member who's made a ton of contributions & still has a lot to contribute. Hang in there my friend & have faith. My prayers are with you. Thank you for your sacrifice(s). 5 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 Think of it as being an organ donor. More Datsuns will live on or get a new life with your parts. It's both sad and hopeful but in the end it does a world of good for others. Carry on Gene, we have your back. 4 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted December 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 angela: got your texts thank you for your kind words and those who responded 2 Quote Link to comment
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