I too, just got the phone with Rudi. Just like Donny said, I too, thought he to be in real high spirits I even talked to Emily, his wfe, she seemed like a real sweet person.
Rudi wanted me to pass on his thanks to all of you who are thinking of him and has appreciated the phone calls and concern.
We talked about all sorts of things, CUBS naturally,
Ham radio and MY overpriced health insurance costing 130. bucks a week, Poor Rudi, I think that almost threw in into cardiac arrest by itself. Does me too, ever Friday on payday. Then talked about the Cub IH-2 deck that I am rebuilding and drawing up on CAD for him to build one in the near future.
Rudi was also telling me that the guy next to him has been waiting 2 weeks and was still somthing like 14th on the waiting list, just waiting for his operation. He said he'll be DAMNED if he was going to lay there for that long, just waiting, when he could be home waiting. My guess is doing things he probably shouldn't be doing. LOL! He said that he is already missing his Cub and the forum here.
Now that's TRUE devotion, isn't it
I wanted to get this posted as Rudi asked. Again, he wants to send his heart felt THANKS for the thoughts and prayers from his other family, here on the forum. It means a lot to him and his family.
Get well soon Rudi, and God Bless
John Niekamp
). He was naturally concerned about going under the knife, but was certainly glad that the option is there!! 
