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Biophilic

(5,514 posts) Sat Jan 18, 2025, 04:36 PM Jan 18

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I heard from George McGovern.

I had left him an email note several months ago. He said to pass the information on to everyone else. He has contracted Parkinson Syndrome. He said he and his wife were adjusting but it isn’t easy.
I miss his photographs both the sunsets, but also the ones around his ranch. Sigh.

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I heard from George McGovern. (Original Post) Biophilic Jan 18 OP

And the pictures of his dog...think the name is Shadow. MiHale Jan 18 #1

I miss him very much. I loved his sunset photos, brer cat Jan 18 #2

I'm so sorry to hear George is ill! SheltieLover Jan 18 #3

Sorry to read he has been diagnosed with that ailment. sinkingfeeling Jan 18 #4

... Drum Jan 18 #5

eek. thanks for update AllaN01Bear Jan 18 #6

Thanks for letting us know. Grumpy Old Guy Jan 18 #7

We miss you and your beautiful photos, George. Nt spooky3 Jan 18 #8

What could have been. Sad for the path we have gone. Glad you keep in touch and reached out. Evolve Dammit Jan 18 #9

That sucks lonely bird Jan 18 #10

How sad for him and his wife. To face such a thing at the end of life is just awful. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 18 #11

I'm sorry to hear that sad news. Alliepoo Jan 18 #12

Me too. Bluethroughu Jan 18 #13

Thank you so much for letting us know. Sending livetohike Jan 18 #14

Thank you for letting us know, Biophillic. sheshe2 Jan 18 #15

I definitely will. Hopefully, it won't be months before he gets back on DU. Biophilic Jan 18 #16

Yes, please convey our love and best wishes. usonian Jan 19 #17

MiHale

(11,529 posts)

1. And the pictures of his dog...think the name is Shadow.

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 05:18 PM

Jan 18

Thanks for the update.

brer cat

(26,893 posts)

2. I miss him very much. I loved his sunset photos,

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 05:18 PM

Jan 18

along with Shadow and KC. My father had Parkinson's and I know how brutal and sad the progression is. I hate that he and his wife are going though that painful ordeal.

SheltieLover

(66,307 posts)

3. I'm so sorry to hear George is ill!

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 05:26 PM

Jan 18

I loved seeing pictures of those gorgeous sunsets, their beautiful property, and his hooved and 4-footed fur kids.

TY for sharing with us. Healing vibes on the way to he and his Mrs.

sinkingfeeling

(55,004 posts)

4. Sorry to read he has been diagnosed with that ailment.

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Sat Jan 18, 2025, 05:44 PM

Jan 18

Drum

(10,218 posts)

5. ...

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Sat Jan 18, 2025, 05:46 PM

Jan 18

AllaN01Bear

(24,734 posts)

6. eek. thanks for update

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Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:07 PM

Jan 18

Grumpy Old Guy

(3,750 posts)

7. Thanks for letting us know.

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:10 PM

Jan 18

George is a good guy. I'm sorry he's going through this.

spooky3

(37,324 posts)

8. We miss you and your beautiful photos, George. Nt

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Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:31 PM

Jan 18

Evolve Dammit

(20,499 posts)

9. What could have been. Sad for the path we have gone. Glad you keep in touch and reached out.

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Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:33 PM

Jan 18

lonely bird

(2,232 posts)

10. That sucks

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:37 PM

Jan 18

The wife of one of my best friends has Parkinson’s. She has some dementia from it and also has recently developed balance issues.

Peace to George and his family.

CaliforniaPeggy

(153,484 posts)

11. How sad for him and his wife. To face such a thing at the end of life is just awful.

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Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:47 PM

Jan 18

Alliepoo

(2,682 posts)

12. I'm sorry to hear that sad news.

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Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:57 PM

Jan 18

His pictures were so enjoyable. Sending good thoughts to him and his wife as they travel this path.

Bluethroughu

(7,110 posts)

13. Me too.

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 07:26 PM

Jan 18

I hope he only has to make minor adjustments and can return.

livetohike

(23,377 posts)

14. Thank you so much for letting us know. Sending

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 07:28 PM

Jan 18

hugs to George and his wife. Please tell him that he is missed .

sheshe2

(91,297 posts)

15. Thank you for letting us know, Biophillic.

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 07:53 PM

Jan 18

When you are in touch with George again, let him know we are thinking of him.

Biophilic

(5,514 posts)

16. I definitely will. Hopefully, it won't be months before he gets back on DU.

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #15)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 08:19 PM

Jan 18

It would be great for him to see all the support here for him and his wife. He touched a lot of people.

usonian

(17,052 posts)

17. Yes, please convey our love and best wishes.

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sun Jan 19, 2025, 01:28 AM

Jan 19

Even over a short time, I/we got to know him as a warm-hearted, talented, and generous person.

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