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I was out in Montauk this weekend and saw what I think was Walters 31- Blue Beard, on the hard. Also have not seen Him post in awhile. Anybody know if things are ok with him? Walter, you out there?

I have been out of commission since the Fall when I returned from my Belize trip with Brewster. Seems all was not as "clear" as it was supposed to be on my kidney surgery. Not operable so I have been living(?) through the wonders of Chemotherapy since then. Just had my 17 th session and it is not an incentive to run to your computer when you get home....in fact it is not an incentive for anything but bed and assistance. Truth be told, since this started, the past 3 days have been the first I have felt anywhere near normal so tomorrow we'll put the Bluebeard in. Not sure why, but one day at a time. Even if it's just to sit my big chair and smile. Wish me luck (whatever that is with this crazy stuff). Walter

Walter,

We're all by your side and rootin' for you!

Best regards,

Patrck

Walter

Hope you feel better.

John

Walter,

Hope you feel better.

There is absolutley nothing wrong with sitting in your "big chair" with a smile.

Down Trinny way they had a word for it: Liming (or lymin'?)

"What's Liming?" I asked....

"Doing absolutely nothing at all ....and enjoying yourself immensely, Mon!"

Peter

Walter,
I hope your starting to feel better, being laid up is a real drag. Where did you and Brewster go in Belize?. I was there in 1994 fished Ambergris Cay and Turnereffe Island. The Turnereffe Island part was incredible, the first afternoon on the island, sight fishing for bones on 6 pound ultra light tackle, went 17 for 19 in 3 hours of walking along the reef, most of the bones were 4 to 6 pounds with a few over 8. Fished with a guide called 3 finger George, lost most of his fingers in a logging accident when he was a kid. The boat was an old Whaler that was held together with turn buckles at the transom, a real POS but it got us to the fish. The next morning I caught the in shore slam Tarpon, bone, permit and snook in 3 hours. I came down with a stomach aliment that afternoon, turned out to be amoebic dysentery, had to cut the trip short, still have a 6 day rain check for the remaining part of the trip. It took me 3 months to get over the stomach thing. Anyway keep your spirits up. I have to have another knee replacement in August #4 in 13 years, but nothing like what your going through.
Pete Fallon

Walter,
Get well soon. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve

Walter,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, hoping for a speedy recovery.

Take care,

Pete

walter
get well soon, my thoughts are with you

We're with you Walter, hopes and prayers.Sit in the big chair and relax..Russ

Walter,

Sorry you're not feeling well. I hope you're better soon!

Sincerely,

John Vietor

Hope you feel better soon! We are all sending you good vibes and well wishes.

I noticed Bluebeard at Darenburgh's a few weeks back and figured you were in by now ..... feel better

Walter- if you need any help shout out to the board.

John

Hi Walter

I have actually witnessed you sitting in "Your Chair" seemingly without a care in the world......and you look good in that chair.......Go do it my friend! ! !

Having dealt with similar health issues myself I think I can honestly say "I know how you feel".......

Get better ole buddy.......I want to see you in "Your Chair" this August! ! ! !

Harry Babb

Sir Walter.............

Never under estimate the healing power of a big smile, a comfortable chair and an afternoon nap. No doubt in my mind that you have solved many problems while relaxing in your Big Chair.

Stay strong my friend...

Ray

"to sit in a big chair and smile" is more then enough reason to launch Bluebeard!

...there is just something about being on the water that fills the soul and clears the head.

Prayers and Best Wishes being pushed your way.
Carl

Walter, you are one of the foundation pillars of B-31.com, and as Patrick said, we're all behind and and beside, you like family.

Get well soon.

Walter, Seeing you in the big chair is one of my memories from Greenport, get well and know we are all pulling for you. BH

Best wishes Walter. Enjoy your big chair. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Daniel

Get Well soon Walter. Hopes and Prayers are with you.

Sending you good thoughts and lots of prayers.

Best regards,

Tom

Now you have got something to look forward to. I am sure I speak for everyone here when I say please ask if there is anything we can do to help in any way. Nothing is too small or menial to ask for. We would love to be able to help in some way. Your friend, Rawleigh

Hope you feel better, Walter, growing old is not for "woosies" for sure............

Walter whatever I can do give me a call.God bless and a quick recovery

Walter hang in there my friend! Knee mail coming your way! Sorry you're going through that BS! Hang tough, get the boat in!

Walter

Hang in there. Don't let the treatments get to you. Keep on pushing and get in that chair.

Let us find the rainbows end that follows the thunder.

Walter, Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Get Well soon Walter. Hopes and Prayers are with you my friend !

Gert

Walter,

Just saw your post. Hang in there. Thoughts and prayers headed your way!

JD

Walter-

Krys and I send our best wishes and prayers. Please get well soon.
Hope to see you in Greenport.


Best Regards
Giff

Guys-Thank you for all your kind thoughts. It' seems what I am dealing with is not curable. What we are attempting to do via chemotherapy is shrink some of it. Reactions to chemo are unpredictable and sometimes kinda ugly. It certainly has left me quite weak and unable to attempt doing things I thought would be a piece of cake (including going downstairs to check the site). Laptops are my recommendation for any new purchases. Today is one of my "better days" so I'm taking advantage of it. This site has added an extra dimension to my life and given me dear friends I would never have known otherwise. Once the Bluebeard is in the water, If any of you are interested, let me know. Again, all of you, thank you for being there for me.

Good luck Walter. Hope you start feeling better soon!

Stay strong, think strong. Be positive! That's all I ask you to do.

Hueso

walter the three of us are really hoping that you make your way to greenport,just wouldnt be the same without seeing you in that big chair get well neil

Walter..You are a very big part of this board.. & undoubtedly more.. Sorry to hear this.. God comfort you my friend.. By Jesus' stripes we are healed..there will still be good days.. hold on to His promises..
Your friend Wayne

Walter,

You were kind enough to drop by and give me guidance on my B25 last year.
If there is anything I can do to help with your boat or other, please let me know.
I will be in the area from the 29th thru the 7th and off and on after that for the rest of the summer.

John

Walter-
I've got 2 friends who are doing much better that their MDs told them to expect. I waiting to hear the same from you. Let us all know when you get to that big chair. 'Til then you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Best,
Stephan

Walter
Going through what sounds like the same thing with my dad. Ups and downs, but with some help he is back on his boat, and looking forward to cruising this year, though not as ambitous as his usual. Hang in there.......at times it may not seem like it, but there are some good miles to go.

Anyone see or hear from Walter? I've been off the board for a while, but I note he hasn't posted in quite a while and I remember him posting that he was undergoing Chemo -- If anyone has a shareable update, please do.

Tom

I sent him a PM the other day but have not heard back. I think I read that he made a visit to the NE gathering. Any details folks?

I don't want to speak for Walter. He is fighting hard and did make the trip to Greenport for dinner by car. Unfortunately weakened by his treatment he was in a wheelchair. He's a fighter and I'd venture to say most in his situation would have stayed in bed.

He's in our prayers and we wish him a speedy recovery.

Hope you're back on your feet soon Walter!

We miss you Walter!! Get well soon!

Keep fighting the good fight, and know that you have lots of friends here who, while they might never have met you in person, are sending you their prayers and positive thoughts.

Walter.. sending you some sunshine and prayers. Hope you are feeling better.

Been wondering how you have been doing. Please, check in and say hi my friend...

Dug

I just received a phone call that one of our own, Walter Kaprielian passed away thurs nite at around 10 pm after a battle with kidney cancer. Walter was at the northeast rendezvous in august and got their in a wheel chair, but he was excited to see his friends. Shortly after that he re-entered the hospital for rehab and went home for a short time before going back in. he asked his lovely wife Dinaz to take him home yesterday and he passed away last nite . As I hear more, I will post it. I will go down to his boat today and run it for awhile as that was his pride and joy.it is up for sale. Sorry for the sad news I know Walter was one of the original 31 site guys and a wonderful gentleman.