Haven’t got any up dates on his huge layout...I think he’s in Jersey..thanks
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Elliot - last visit August 18th
Here's the layout thread:
@SPSF posted:Elliot - last visit August 18th
Of 2019. Hopefully all is well. I recall him mentioning some health issues in between his layout posts.
He is in Minnesota. I have missed his posts as well.
Stillwater, MN. Elliot Feinberg, who started the Entertrainment Exhibit in the Mall of America. He was quite active in the NMRA during recent years. Hope he is managing well in these challenging times.
You guys are right , that's a long time for him to not have posted.
I to hope he is ok. Maybe some one close to him will give us a update here.
Larry
I also hope he is okay. I have enjoyed following his layout thread.
Elliot, if you’re up to it, update us on how you’re doing.
For forum members, please remember that you can visit a member’s profile page, as Mark Boyce did above, to get a sense of how active he or she has been recently.
Also, by using them “at” sign followed by the member user name, you can send them a notification about a thread such as this one. That’s better than asking other members to guess what’s up.
@Jim R. posted:Elliot, if you’re up to it, update us on how you’re doing.
For forum members, please remember that you can visit a member’s profile page, as Mark Boyce did above, to get a sense of how active he or she has been recently.
Also, by using them “at” sign followed by the member user name, you can send them a notification about a thread such as this one. That’s better than asking other members to guess what’s up.
Jim has a firm grasp of how the forum works, and how to get a person's attention.
As for the subject of this topic, I have not set foot in the train room in well over a year. All train related activities have stopped. The main reason for this is my health. The neuropathy in my hands is so severe, I have trouble with a knife and fork, let alone modeling tools. My other problem is my knees. I injured the left one about three years ago, when I tripped over an electrical cord, and landed on the bare concrete. The following year, I did the right one, when I did a toe plant into the floor while putting away groceries.
As if all of that wasn't enough, fourteen weeks ago, I fell again. This time was the worst. I ended up with a compound fracture of both the right tibia and fibula. That's when the bone sticks out through the skin. For football fans, think Dak Prescott, or if you're old school, Joe Theismann.
There was a silver lining to having neuropathy in my legs, I heard the bones snap, but never felt any pain. The ambulance crew, sheriff's deputies, and ER staff, couldn't believe it. The first day in the hospital, I took a couple rounds of Tylenol, but that was it.
After a couple nights in the hospital, they shipped me off to rehab for two and a half weeks. I was lucky to have dodged Covid while I was there. They started getting cases just after I went home.
We had to rent a ramp, so I could get in the house in my wheel chair. One day, about five weeks ago, it snowed. That was the day I relearned how to get up the steps in the garage. I'm getting around pretty well now, but I still have to wear a boot 24/7. I'm pretty sure the bones are healed. The problem is the skin, that's still a mess. Of course I can't drive, because it's my right leg.
I haven't been through a metal detector since I did this, but I'm curious if all this metal would set it off, cause there is a bunch of it, rods and plates and pins and screws.
Well, there you have it, straight from the horse's mouth. No more guessing required.
Without anything train related to talk about, I don't plan to hang out here anymore. It has been a difficult decision to give it up, but I just can't do it anymore. Sorry guys, it was fun while it lasted.
Elliot, thanks for the update for the many folks on here who have been concerned about you. I really appreciate the chance I had to meet you and see your layout in 2019. Wishing you the very best, and hope that you'll check in occasionally.
Elliot, Thank you so much for giving us an update. I had another train friend years ago who had to give up the hobby because of neuropathy. I am so sorry for your health misfortunes! I will certainly miss you, but I understand completely. I'll continue to keep you in my prayers.
I had the pleasure of meeting Elliott a couple years ago. Our vehicle broke down and he came and picked us up from the repair center and entertained us for a couple hours, which I greatly appreciated. Thanks again for the tour and having gotten to meet you. Hope things turn around
Its good to hear from you Elliott, but sorry to hear your giving up on the hobby. After all that hard work and interesting control system, cameras, signals, investment (time and $$$) +++.
I hope your health improves and your interest in completing this project returns.
All the best,
Joe
Elliot,
Thanks for taking us along for the ride during your layout build. I'm sorry to hear about your medical issues. You are in our prayers. Stay positive.
Elliott if you are reading this, know I truly help your health improves. I have not had the misfortune of a compound fracture, but I have previously royally damaged my lower right leg and ankle.
I didn't feel much either, because I was young and stupid, but mostly because I was drunk of my rear end. It was 20 years ago but I still have some interesting scars myself.
Also, my fibula still has a plate and about 10 screws in it. To answer your question on metal detectors, the answer is "it depends." I had the same question when I was healing. At the time I regularly attended meetings at the county courthouse where I lived. It turns out that metal detectors have adjustable intensity and this place had a reputation for operating theirs at maximum settings. The walk through didn't set it off and neither have multiple airport detectors since. But when they ran the hand held machine right over the scars it did go off. In my case the scars are pretty self explanatory.
I hope you feel well mentally. I know neuropathy is no joke. My father started losing function in has hands and arms towards the end of his life, however he was such a private person he waited too long to seek help. It turns out he had a condition that may have been treatable. Based on what you've posted before I don't believe this is happening with you, it's just a little cathartic for me to type it out.
If you change your mind, your wit and experience will always be welcome here. Take care my friend. I wish all the best to you and your family.
John Z
Elliot, I am very sorry to hear of your continuing health problems. I sincerely hope that things get better for you. I very much enjoyed following the progress on your layout and I am sorry to hear that has come to an end.
Elliot, you will dearly be missed on this forum but you can always finish your layout in your mind. Wish you the best. Don
Elliot, I’m sorry to here about your issues. I really enjoyed seeing and reading your monthly updates.
I’m sincerely wishing you the best.
I knew it must be serious for you not to be involved with the forum for so long. But it was worse than I feared. Take care of yourself, Elliot. While the hobby will miss the participation of such a devotee, we appreciate all your contributions to date and hope you eventually recover as fully as you can.
Good to see your post but sorry to hear about your health status. I called the other day and left a message. Would be fun to talk/see you when you feel up to talking or having company. Until then, keep the faith and stay healthy! Hi to Tammy!
Cheers, Dave