Doug Richardson

[Doug Richardson]

I don’t want to use this Board for personal messages but so many people have called or otherwise inquired and used this Board to comment, that I feel in this case it is appropriate. As most of you know, I have not done well this past year on the Thompson stuff primarily because of my failed eyesight. There have been rumors that I will quit altogether. Fortunately, thanks to a cornea organ donor, a plastic implanted lens and the medical staff at Cedars-Sinai, three operations later, I can now see again. I was beginning to wonder if I would actually ever see well enough to make my Thompson products. I am not out of the woods yet. I still have stitches in my eye. But now it seems that by the end of the year I will have good vision. I will not be able to catch up over night but at least I will get back into production. Your patience and good wishes have greatly appreciated. Right now I’m on my way to Belize (Central America) but I plan on being back for the SAR show in Phoenix.

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Doug, I'm sure I speak for all here. We wish you the best and speedy recovery. Have fun in Belize. I know it is nice there. Get the house done and we can all pop in on you there and hang out for oh say, a month or two! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Good luck and we will look forward to seeing you at the SAR show. Thank you for the update.

[Walter63a]

I just want to second Sir Mike's (hehe) comments; Get well soon! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Regards, Walter

[PK.]

Doug, you did the right thing posting your comments here; you have many friends and admirers on this board.

 

I am glad to hear the prognoses is positive. We all look forward to your full recovery, for a variety of reasons.

 

Best wishes