Jim Watson
 

Jim has been a long time video guy at all Badger
Races. He has had some health issues. Tim's dad.
Say a prayer for the Watson family. He's been a great
friend of mine for many years.
Best Regards,
John

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Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Watson Family. Lloyd & Gail

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have known Jim For along time {Tim was a young boy] great people prayers your way

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I was going to hold back but here goes. First off thank you John Huss for the topic. This Friday will be 3 weeks since the surgery and he is home now and slowly progressing. He had quintuple bypass surgery or a 5 artery job. 3 arteries were blocked at 100% and the other 2 were 95% blocked. Not sure if you can get more blocked up than that! I took him into the hospital and frankly i didn't think we were going to make it but according to Dad an ambulance wasn't an option. He didn't even have enough strength to fasten his seat belt but when we got to the hospital i pulled to the front door for a quicker way to get in. He motions to the left for me to park and the 74 year old man walked in from the parking lot! Anyway, he was in such rough shape that they gave him an ambulance ride from Sheboygan to Milwaukee and they needed 48 hours in Milwaukee to get him stable enough to do the surgery. Glad i was there for the whole thing and it threw a scare into me! He was suppose to come with us to Smackdown but no way that is happening. Things are getting better and it looks like i picked up a grass cutting job. Just got done cutting the lawn at my parents house!

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We haven't met, Tim, but any friend of John's is a friend of mine. My thoughts and prayers go with you throughout the recovery process.

Tim Been there done that with both of my parents. It is funny that they took care of us when we were young and now we have the duty to take care of them when they get older. Pay back. I told my kids that is what they had to look forward. One said he knows of a good Nursing home the other one said he is going to hire Pedro!!! Glad That Pop is doing better. See you at the Smack down

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Best wishes to your dad, Tim, and that his recovery goes well. You might be doing leaves, too!!

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Prayers heading that way, Tim.

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Wes Stafford

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Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Spencer Racing #66j

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I can do the grass and the leaves but it's the damn snow that i'm not looking forward to!

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Thanks for the info! I was looking for him Sunday night! Enjoy the videos from him thru the years!!!

Prayers for Jim Watson,Tim's Dad....
 

Thots n Prayers out to Jim Watson!!...sounds like hes got alot more Races yet, on his Sched. Tim!!.....
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Brucer':32:

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Prayin for ya Jim, Tim and the rest of the family that Jim pulls through and we can meetup at another four crown in the future.

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Thoughts and prayers headed your way.

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Glad to know he's doing better Tim. See you tomorrow.

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This topic is 6 months old but more hard times just hit us. Dad had another heart attack Friday the 13th and is in ICU at the hospital in Grafton. My Mom called me and said Dad was at Piggly Wiggly and didn't feel good and wanted me to come get him. I got to the store and he collapsed in the parking lot. Ambulance came and i rode with them to the hospital. He coded out and was gone for a good 6 minutes and they brought him back. I will know more tomorrow but it looks like he will get a pacemaker and a defib all in one deal. Once again i'm glad i was with him but that's twice now and that's enough for me!

Jim Watson
 

All thoughts n Prayers are with ur Dad, Family Tim!!....hoping for a speedy/complete recovery....
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Brucer':32:

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Continued prayers for Jim. And for you Tim and family. Its not a easy time. Mom had two 15 and 16 years ago. Pretty smooth since. Again. Hopefully a full recovery with the Pacemaker!

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Will keep you're dad in my prayers Jim!

Sending My Prayers . I hate to lose anyone in the racing community .

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Thoughts and prayers for your whole family Tim

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Praying!! :(

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Tim- Your Dad and I have been friends
for many years. Thoughts and prayers
with family. Wishing the very best for your Father.
Best Regards,
John

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Quick update. Dad had a 3 wire pacemaker installed On Wednesday and he is progressing slowly but they released him from the hospital today. With therapy coming soon he decided to check into a care center rather than going home, easier to get the therapy in house instead of driving or having to be taken in. Two heart attacks and bypass surgery all within six months is a lot to handle but hopefully better days are ahead. Thanks to all of you for the comments and responses! :6:

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One tough coot. Good to read this, bud.

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Tim- Good to hear. Thanks for
update.
Best Regards,
John

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Thanks for the update Tim. Continued thoughts for your Dad and a full recovery. I know several who've had the jump start pacemakers and they lead normal lives. Im hoping this becomes the case. My second uncle on dads side had his first heart attack at 26yrs old. he's had a total of 12 bypasses, 3 pacemakers and 7 stents and still kicking at 83

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Wow! That story is amazing Charles!

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Tim, How is your Dad? I am still keeping him in my prayers! I hope he is getting better!