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Well I drove to Hamilton ONT. To look at some wood yesterday morning. Rain and thunderstorms all the way. Several hours later we drove home in a monsoon. Heavy rain for miles. So bad that even tractor trailers were pulling off to the side of the rode. A very anxiety inducing drive for sure. Didn't feel well after arriving home. Had something to eat. I was feeling flushed in my upper chest , neck and face along with some stomach distress. After about a half hour of this and convinced I was having a heart attack I asked my wife to take me to the hospital emergency room which is at the corner of my house. Examing nurse took my vitals and my blood pressure was 209/98. I was taken to a bed and had a EKG results were fine, bloodwork fine, chest X-Ray fine. No heart attack. After two hours of onservation bp was still 191/95. They administered bp med and anti-anxiety thru a pic in my arm. BP came done to 145/80 in 15 min. Finally DR said I could go home but to contact my DR. Diagnosis "Sttress Related Panic Attack" Today after taking BP about 4 times it is well within normal range. Have a Dr's appoint. on Fri for further eval. OK I have to go and wrap some orders.

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Take care of yourself Bob and get some rest. This guitar stuff can and will work itself out.
You are more important!!!

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Tickle your guitar daily, and it'll tickle you back.

Wow Bob,That does sound scary. I have slightly elavated BP and feel like you described sometimes. Take care and hope you're feelin' better today!

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Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

WOW....glad to hear is was not a heart attack. My wife had a similar episode about 8 years ago. She was later diagnosed with hypertension and was on blood pressure medication for six years. To her doctor's surprise, apparently the treatment got her regulated and she has been off the meds now for 2 years now with no high blood pressure incidents. But she takes BP readings every day and night to be sure and knows she is forever at risk of it returning.

Hey Bob, hope you are feeling better real soon! Hope you take it easy today.....orders can wait!

Yikes! Careful Bob, we want you around and healthy for a good long time to come. Zoot's important, surely, but it ain't nowhere near that important!

Thanks to all for the concern. Sometimes I think things like this are self inflicted. I used to jog/run 5 to 7 miles a day. Blood pressure was fine. I stopped due to some knee probles, retired and have gained 35 lbs. I need to get back walking or something because I really believe weight loss and excericise will help to keep BP in the noraml range. I'm taking everyone's advice and resting today. Mind wants to work but body is saying rest.
Thanks again

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1109 Military Rd.
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-1498

Take care of yourself Bob. Don't go getting yourself stressed out trying to find us wood, we'd rather have your friendship. Maybe its a good time to have a complete physical (I'm a good one to talk) Glad you are feeling better today but also glad you made that appointment.Don A38790.4576736111

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Don Atwood
Arlington, VA

"Goos Fraba" Bob! "Anger Management" was on TV the other nite...that's what Jack Nicholson's character told Adam Sandler's to chant when he needed to relax! So, RELAX! And no hurry on any Zoot orders 'cause I don't have any coming at the moment!

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Don I just had a physical a week ago fri. everything was fine. No anger here either Larry. In fact thsi place relaxes me. Helps fufill my passion for beautiful woods and the amazing work I see created by my OLF bro's
Abolutely awesome. Which brings up a question about a need of a permanent place for all these beautiful guitars to be placed so we can keep looking at them.
Lance- Brock????

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Beautiful and unusual tone woods at a reasonable price.
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The Zootman
1109 Military Rd.
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-1498

A very good idea Bob. A 'Showcase' would be awesome.

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I'd like to be able to prove, just for once, that money wouldn't make me happy...

Good to hear your feeling better Bob, may be it was just a bit of a wake up call telling you to get out there and take the time to smell the rosewood....oh em..roses

I like your idea for a showcase, that would be a great resource, maybe broken up into styles SJ, OM, classical, Dred, Mando etc.

Cheers

Kim

I can relate Bob,
I have had a few anxiety related, heart racing, events a few years ago. Enough to make me go to the doctor to get it checked out. All tests seem to indicate no heart problem. I figure it was just the body telling me to pay attention. Life can sneak up on us sometimes. Anxiety can show itself in strange ways.
The good thing is, your heart checked out OK. It is likely that YOU have a GOOD heart. Although any of us could have told you that. Nothing like stating the obvious.
Stay well my friend!

Hey great idea about the showcase!
We should call it "the candy store".
What do you all think?

Wade
Wade S.38790.4800115741

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Wade
Nashua, NH
http://www.wadefx.com

Zootman

Chill!!!!!!!!!!!
As a Doc, I can say that the orders are NOT important. If you get your BP
that high with stress, then you need LESS stress. Worrying about orders
is not what you need to do now. If you want something to do related to
guitar, then just sit down, relax and PLAY.
Playing music has been shown to relax and lower your blood pressure.

DOCTORS ORDERS!!!!
Even if I am not your doctor.

Andy

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Andy Z.
http://www.lazydogguitars.com

Take Doc Andy's advice Bob. Relax and love the doing of the work, not the completion of the work..I need to take that advice myself. Hang out here and jaw with us.

John

Bob...glad you recovered! Next time, have someone else do the driving!

[QUOTE=azimmer1] Zootman

Chill!!!!!!!!!!!
As a Doc, I can say that the orders are NOT important. If you get your BP
that high with stress, then you need LESS stress. Worrying about orders
is not what you need to do now. If you want something to do related to
guitar, then just sit down, relax and PLAY.
Playing music has been shown to relax and lower your blood pressure.

DOCTORS ORDERS!!!!
Even if I am not your doctor.

Andy
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Andy I had no idea you were a DR. It's amazing how many Dr.s I sell to. I tell them that building guitars must ne their form of stress relief. I would think that being a Dr. is a stressful occupation.

OK Doc. I'm listening to you.

Thanks so much for all the concern.
Feeling pretty good today.

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1109 Military Rd.
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-1498

Bob
Ditto what everyone else has already said - Take it easy. I had been jogging to lose weight, but hurt my knee also. I learned that I need to mix-up my exercise and bought a bike and an elliptical. It's been a lot easier on my knee and I can still get a good workout.

Yes Bob lutherie is a release for me. That is what I am doing
today...building.
Most days I am in the OR taking care of children. I can be stressful, but it is
what I do, so I guess I am used to it.
Take some deep breaths, relax and play one of those instruments you want
to display.
Andy

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Andy Z.
http://www.lazydogguitars.com

So glad to know everything is back to somewhat normal. Please take it easy...who cares if your orders get shipped the same day! I'll wait twice as long just to get your Zoot. I'm sure everyone else feels the same. Your just too important to us to risk your health.

Now, don't make me have to drive to Buffalo and force you to drink beer with me! I'll do it...you know I will!!!

Stay well, Bob...we need you!!!

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

Gee i sort of thrive on anxiety attacks, I like the buzz.

glad your ok Bob

Oh, that sounds scary Bob! I also enjoy walking and hiking, I think it is very relaxing and gives you a lot of energy in return. It is important to take the time to recharge the batteries; in Norway we have a saying about a lumber Jack who was so busy that he did not have time to sharpen his axe... Take some time off from your stressful job and sharpen that axe!

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Rian Gitar og Mandolin

Thanka again to all. i wish I could meet each and every one of you in person. Thsi place is like home to me. The best darn group of talented caring men on the planet.
Warm regards to each and everyone of you.

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Beautiful and unusual tone woods at a reasonable price.
http://www.rctonewoods.com/RCT_Store
The Zootman
1109 Military Rd.
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-1498