Foot be GONE? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

makobob · 01-24-2018, 06:43 AM

Fighting for a left foot in Baja.
by Makobob
Diabetes is one tough fight for your way of life. After the
infections, and loosing two toes on the left foot including
the big toe it is time to reconsider. The left foot is in
jeopardy and might now be lost. How am I going to let that
affect my Baja visits and trips. Will I allow this to alter my
life, HELL NO!!!!! That is not my style.

Please excuse my french. If they decide the left foot must go,
then there is only one noble thing to do. Tell the foot GOOD
RIDDANCE, and good-bye. Off you go amigo, you will be
sorely missed, pun intended. Sea you on the return trip.

So nick names change, from makobob, to Row Bur Toe, to
nine toes, then ocho toes and next to "stumpy". Life goes on,
Baja is still there with her arms open wide waiting for my return.
Her warm waters will embrace me once again.

The left foot I can do without. Yes it will affect my walk and
how I sea myself. It might alter my life a little. The good Lord
left me my right foot, so I can still safely DRIVE. I am still
mobile in the truck and many veterans like myself learn to
hobble along with a prosthetic device.

Moore lemons along the road to Baja, just means moore
lemonade to mix with the tequila of my life. By thinking about
what is coming ahead of time. We can overcome the obstacles
placed in our path.

With forethought, the obstacles can be replaced with a viable
plan to continue down the road to Baja's pleasures. Yes life is
still good, not quite as good as it was. But still good. I can
still fish, camp and enjoy Baja's embrace with out my left foot.

I can still share Baja and my experiences with friends. I am
mentally ready if the decision is for another amputation. Life
will good because I choose to make it so. Now this coming
week the tests and their results should be done. Just a short
wait and then life goes on.

I hope your health is not in the same condition as mine. If
it is better or worse, ALWAYS remember YOU make the choices.
Think them out ahead and follow the road to YOUR Baja. You
are in control and you are the ultimate winner.

Having gotten this straight in my mind, it is time to make a
decision. Should I get a parrot, carve my own stump and get
an eye patch? Could you guys recognize me as a pirate?
Tight Lines amigos, life is what we make it. Live YOURS to its
fullest.

Orca Winfrey · 01-24-2018, 07:07 AM

Damn Bob. I’ve never met you, but I wish you well. You’re an inspiration. Keep fighting.

Baja_Traveler · 01-24-2018, 07:53 AM

Yo Ho, Yo Ho - a pirates life for me!

Chuck D · 01-24-2018, 07:56 AM

Who needs a left foot anyways Bob, it's the heart that counts. Hope to see you in Baja again sometime soon

ChristLike · 01-24-2018, 07:59 AM

Start drinking green tea everyday for the rest of your life. Will keep your blood moving and push toxins out. Wait until after surgery when leg is healed.
Learn from your trials/situations, and teach others.
It's not a loss, it's a gain when you can help someone else through what you have been through already

God bless

makobob · 01-24-2018, 09:09 AM

If it does not kill me it will make me fight harder, thus I get stronger. If I pass that on to just a couple people maybe they too come out the other side screaming and kicking. Lets go fishing!!!

da22y · 01-24-2018, 09:59 AM

Salute to the fighter !!

Dannowar · 01-24-2018, 12:50 PM

Don't hesitate to reach out. Anything you need compadre.

OEX · 01-26-2018, 09:51 AM

Everyone at OEX Mission Bay wishes you the best and a speedy recovery! Hope you get back on the water soon!!

makobob · 01-26-2018, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OEX

Everyone at OEX Mission Bay wishes you the best and a speedy recovery! Hope you get back on the water soon!!

Thank you guys, in nursing home for another week, then I get reevaluated. Should be out of here before the end of second week in Feb. Keep your fingers crossed. Tight Lines amigos.

Hunters Pa · 01-26-2018, 01:59 PM

Way to keep a positive outlook! I can take a lesson on that.

and, with my twisted sense of humor, I would want to keep the foot in a jar of formaldehyde to scare my kids' friends. Maybe get my first tattoo, putting teethmarks around the amputation

kayakfisherman · 01-26-2018, 03:20 PM

You could always change your name to Ilene?

Hope to fish with you this spring in Gonzaga!!
Call me if you need any tips or tricks for the website!

farreola · 01-27-2018, 08:15 AM

See you in Baja soon!!!

(a D u B) · 01-27-2018, 09:58 AM

You're an inspiration to a younger guy like me Bob... hope to meet you in Baja some time this year.

skrilla · 01-26-2018, 06:14 PM

Bob, I'm certain if they have to take it you be alright.

01-24-2018, 06:43 AM	#1
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Foot be GONE? Fighting for a left foot in Baja. by Makobob Diabetes is one tough fight for your way of life. After the infections, and loosing two toes on the left foot including the big toe it is time to reconsider. The left foot is in jeopardy and might now be lost. How am I going to let that affect my Baja visits and trips. Will I allow this to alter my life, HELL NO!!!!! That is not my style. Please excuse my french. If they decide the left foot must go, then there is only one noble thing to do. Tell the foot GOOD RIDDANCE, and good-bye. Off you go amigo, you will be sorely missed, pun intended. Sea you on the return trip. So nick names change, from makobob, to Row Bur Toe, to nine toes, then ocho toes and next to "stumpy". Life goes on, Baja is still there with her arms open wide waiting for my return. Her warm waters will embrace me once again. The left foot I can do without. Yes it will affect my walk and how I sea myself. It might alter my life a little. The good Lord left me my right foot, so I can still safely DRIVE. I am still mobile in the truck and many veterans like myself learn to hobble along with a prosthetic device. Moore lemons along the road to Baja, just means moore lemonade to mix with the tequila of my life. By thinking about what is coming ahead of time. We can overcome the obstacles placed in our path. With forethought, the obstacles can be replaced with a viable plan to continue down the road to Baja's pleasures. Yes life is still good, not quite as good as it was. But still good. I can still fish, camp and enjoy Baja's embrace with out my left foot. I can still share Baja and my experiences with friends. I am mentally ready if the decision is for another amputation. Life will good because I choose to make it so. Now this coming week the tests and their results should be done. Just a short wait and then life goes on. I hope your health is not in the same condition as mine. If it is better or worse, ALWAYS remember YOU make the choices. Think them out ahead and follow the road to YOUR Baja. You are in control and you are the ultimate winner. Having gotten this straight in my mind, it is time to make a decision. Should I get a parrot, carve my own stump and get an eye patch? Could you guys recognize me as a pirate? Tight Lines amigos, life is what we make it. Live YOURS to its fullest. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

01-24-2018, 07:59 AM	#5
ChristLike Catch and Release(#2) Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 77	Start drinking green tea everyday for the rest of your life. Will keep your blood moving and push toxins out. Wait until after surgery when leg is healed. Learn from your trials/situations, and teach others. It's not a loss, it's a gain when you can help someone else through what you have been through already God bless __________________ Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me *Caddiyak PA14*

01-24-2018, 09:09 AM	#6
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	If it does not kill me it will make me fight harder, thus I get stronger. If I pass that on to just a couple people maybe they too come out the other side screaming and kicking. Lets go fishing!!! __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

01-24-2018, 12:50 PM	#8
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Don't hesitate to reach out. Anything you need compadre. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

01-26-2018, 09:51 AM	#9
OEX Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 210	Everyone at OEX Mission Bay wishes you the best and a speedy recovery! Hope you get back on the water soon!! __________________ OEX San Diego 7718 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92111 619 866-6129

01-24-2018, 07:07 AM	#2
Orca Winfrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: The I. E. Posts: 353	Damn Bob. I’ve never met you, but I wish you well. You’re an inspiration. Keep fighting.

01-24-2018, 07:53 AM	#3
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Yo Ho, Yo Ho - a pirates life for me!

01-24-2018, 07:56 AM	#4
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	Who needs a left foot anyways Bob, it's the heart that counts. Hope to see you in Baja again sometime soon

01-24-2018, 09:59 AM	#7
da22y Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 265	Salute to the fighter !!

01-26-2018, 01:59 PM	#11
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,360	Way to keep a positive outlook! I can take a lesson on that. and, with my twisted sense of humor, I would want to keep the foot in a jar of formaldehyde to scare my kids' friends. Maybe get my first tattoo, putting teethmarks around the amputation

01-26-2018, 03:20 PM	#12
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	You could always change your name to Ilene? Hope to fish with you this spring in Gonzaga!! Call me if you need any tips or tricks for the website!

01-27-2018, 08:15 AM	#13
farreola Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Calexico Posts: 134	See you in Baja soon!!!

01-27-2018, 09:58 AM	#14
(a D u B) Junior Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 29	You're an inspiration to a younger guy like me Bob... hope to meet you in Baja some time this year.

01-26-2018, 06:14 PM	#15
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Bob, I'm certain if they have to take it you be alright. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13