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Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:21 pm

Glad to hear your home. Holding your newborn will bring you strength and a smile on your face. A trip out to the garage may not hurt either. :wink:

Get well soon!

Regards,
Joe

Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:36 pm

Erich, get well soon! My family has gone through the same thing, keep your spirits up, and before you know it, this will be in the past.

-Dustin

Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:04 am

Hi Erich, Wendy and Karsten,

We send you all of our best wishes for a speedy recovery! You've fought hard before, so kick this problems' ass and then enjoy the rest of your life with all of us! We love you, and if there is anything we can do to help, don't be shy, just ask!!!

Bill & Kathryn Bowman

Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:03 pm

Erich, thanks for the update. It is frustrating to send all these well wishes and not hear how things are going. And thanks to Ev for making this thread sticky.

Keep your chin up, focus on the POSITIVE things in life always. And as someone pointed out, visit your VWs every once in a while.

Keep us posted!!

PS: Remember this day?

Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:52 pm

Glad your hom ebuddy. Just take it one day a t time and never give up the fight.
I plan on seeing you guys at the next show.
We can take the cars for a nice drive together but of course mine will stop better :D , damn scary cable brakes.
Take care
The Gregory's

Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:01 am

johnshenry wrote: Erich, thanks for the update. It is frustrating to send all these well wishes and not hear how things are going. And thanks to Ev for making this thread sticky.

Keep your chin up, focus on the POSITIVE things in life always. And as someone pointed out, visit your VWs every once in a while.

Keep us posted!!

PS: Remember this day?...

Ditto everyting John said, Erich!!!

Seaking of classic photos, here's our buddy Erich from one of his many adventures spreading VW goodwill, this one from the year 2000, at a certain big New England VW event. But who's the dude next to him?

Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:50 am

Today is the start of Erich's attack on his cancer. His doctor's did not want to start the chemo treatments while Erich was in the hospital for fear of infection. Today he heads to his doctor where the nurses specialize in administering treatment. He is ready for the fight!

Die Cancer Die!!!!

Martin

Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:57 am

Stock Steve wrote: johnshenry wrote: Erich, thanks for the update. It is frustrating to send all these well wishes and not hear how things are going. And thanks to Ev for making this thread sticky.

Keep your chin up, focus on the POSITIVE things in life always. And as someone pointed out, visit your VWs every once in a while.

Keep us posted!!

PS: Remember this day?...

Ditto everyting John said, Erich!!!

Seaking of classic photos, here's our buddy Erich from one of his many adventures spreading VW goodwill, this one from the year 2000, at a certain big New England VW event. But who's the dude next to him?

That's Dave Cormack. Formerly a writer for VW Trends, then went to Hot VWs for a bit, now "retired" but still very much in the VW hobby..

Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:08 am

johnshenry wrote:
That's Dave Cormack. Formerly a writer for VW Trends, then went to Hot VWs for a bit, now "retired" but still very much in the VW hobby..

Thanks John--my bit of irony there was obviously missed--Dave C. is undoubtely well-known and well-remembered!

Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:09 am

mkbug wrote: Today is the start of Erich's attack on his cancer. His doctor's did not want to start the chemo treatments while Erich was in the hospital for fear of infection. Today he heads to his doctor where the nurses specialize in administering treatment. He is ready for the fight!

Die Cancer Die!!!!

Martin

Thanks Martin--Go Erich!

Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:40 am

Stock Steve wrote:
Thanks John--my bit of irony there was obviously missed--Dave C. is undoubtely well-known and well-remembered!

Dave who? :) This is Erich at Bad Camberg 2003 with some anonymous gibbering idiot:

Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:26 pm

Friends,
I had my first dose of Chemo today.
I am doing well.
My wife and I are positive and things are going as planed.

As for those OLD photos of me.
I remember each one of them. The one with me and Dave was at Litchfield. I drove Steves 50 to the show.
The other with me and John was at Bad Camberg in 2004.

The memories keep me going...

Erich, Wendy and Karsten.

Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:00 pm

John, yes, that photo of Erich and I was taken at Litchfield, you have a good memory !!
A quick note about Erich, that will come as no surprise to anyone-
I also remember needing to phone home from Bad Camberg, and my US-based cell phone would not work. Erich very graciously allowed me to use your "world wide" phone to make a quick call back to SoCal... and I was grateful then, and I am grateful now. His kindness meant a LOT to me.
Thank You again, Erich....
Now, go kick that damn cancer right in the you-know-whats.
I want to go "Splitting To Solvang" with you, Ray, "Leadfoot Larry" and the rest of the Bay Area crew again....
Jeez. I've lost a lotta weight since that photo. I'm probably as skinny as that crazed English guy that insists on running some weird spinning thingie bewteen the carb and manifold of his car(s)

8)

Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:02 pm

Dave wrote: EJohn, yes, that photo of Erich and I was taken at Litchfield, you have a GREAT memory !! I also remember needing to phone home from Bad Camberg, and my US-based cell phone would not work. Erich very graciously allowed me to use your "world wide" phone to make a quick call back to SoCal... and I was grateful then, and I am grateful now. His kindness meant a LOT to me.
Thank You again, Erich....
Now, go kick that damn cancer right in the you-know-whats.
I want to go "Splitting To Solvang" with you, Ray, "Leadfoot Larry" and the rest of the Bay Area crew again....
Jeez. I've lost a lotta weight since that photo. I'm probably as skinny as that crazed English guy that insists on running some weird spinning thingie bewteen the carb and manifold of his car(s)

8)

Dave I can post a pic that shows your old midsection clearly if you like....... :wink:

Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:05 pm

johnshenry wrote:
Dave I can post a pic that shows your old midsection clearly if you like....... :wink:

I believe the heading is "Editor Dave Cormack, in sort sort of territorial ritual, bares his chest and midsection to claim his domicile for the evening"
or something along those lines...
That was just me, being me :shock: 8)

and I STILL don't like that #$%^&*() Ferris wheel @ Litchfield, either.

Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:21 pm

Dave wrote: johnshenry wrote:
Dave I can post a pic that shows your old midsection clearly if you like....... :wink:

I believe the heading is "Editor Dave Cormack, in sort sort of territorial ritual, bares his chest and midsection to claim his domicile for the evening"
or something along those lines..

I think I just threw-up a little.

:D

Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:47 pm

53 0val wrote: Dave wrote: johnshenry wrote:
Dave I can post a pic that shows your old midsection clearly if you like....... :wink:

I believe the heading is "Editor Dave Cormack, in sort sort of territorial ritual, bares his chest and midsection to claim his domicile for the evening"
or something along those lines..

I think I just threw-up a little.

:D

If I posted the pic, you'd blow chunks even more.....

Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:10 pm

Welcome back home Erich!

We are seriously rootin for you over here... we've known each other for a long time...back in the "Taxi" days :lol:

Positive attitude, faith in the powers that be, and the love of your family and friends will make this challenge much easier, We are here for you!

Please keep in touch and let us help if you would like to help.

(and dont visualize Dave's belly :shock: ... that'll only make ya sicker!) :lol:

Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:17 am

We are always here for you Erich.....Kyle mr rhd

Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:08 am

Here's another good photo, this time of Erich and Wendy, courtesy of our good friend, samba member "Rome," from the May 2007 Michigan Vintage VW Club's "Vintage Festival," in Ypsilanti, MI. They do get around!