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**Zippy** · 11-26-2001, 10:52 PM

I try to refrain from my medical background, but most of you know I have been off work since May 12, 2000 for treatment and compete recovery (cure!) from CML leukemia.

Anyway, my doctor authorized my return to work starting December 1, but the authorization had restrictions such as "no contact with, nor exposure to fuel, oil, exhaust fumes." These are permanent restrictions. My previous 33.5 years with Detroit Diesel Corp were as a Sr. Engineering Technician in the Engineering Laboratory....So, today I called the benefits office to make sure they received the letter from my Doctor, and what's next for me? The reply was "since you cannot perform your normal work functions, you are on continued long term disability until at least next May."

What does that mean? No driving to work in snow & ice, no alarm clocks, no scraping ice & snow off car windshield after leaving the shop, plus my medical bills are still covered by insurance!

Life is Good, and I am so grateful for each and every day!

Thanks for listening!

Zippy

***N4C5S*** · 11-27-2001, 01:03 AM

JC

carzzy · 11-27-2001, 02:17 AM

Enjoy it

carzzy

fcalmes · 11-27-2001, 04:26 AM

Congrats, Tony!! Sounds like a permanent retirement!!

Andy Cravens · 11-27-2001, 05:04 AM

Great news Zip! Glad to hear it. Take care

Andy
02 T/R Z06

IMA Z06 · 11-27-2001, 05:26 AM

Zipper's,

Great news, enjoy the time and hope it goes to full retire for you and family, could'nt happen to a nicer guy..............

Just think of all that computer time, soon will have you writing code!!!!!!!!!

hcvone · 11-27-2001, 05:48 AM

Great news for a great guy Zippy!!!!!!!!!!!

ZO6LS6 · 11-27-2001, 06:29 AM

Great news on the health front, I hope your employment news long term is to your liking...........
Congratulations on what i am sure has been a real thorn in your side.....and your families......

**mdickie** · 11-27-2001, 06:41 AM

Enjoy the time off Zipster, you deserve it...

Expect the Z will be getting a lot of Zaino over the winter...

DJWorm · 11-27-2001, 07:09 AM

.... take that Z06 to South Beach for the Winter and enjoy those babes in the sunshine!!!!

02ZOSIX · 11-27-2001, 07:13 AM

Great News, Congrats to you Zippy

Mufflerbearing · 11-27-2001, 08:49 AM

pmontelo · 11-27-2001, 09:37 AM

Rick1 · 11-27-2001, 09:49 AM

How about ice fishing?

Good luck Zip.

EHStaley7 · 11-27-2001, 10:13 AM

Congratulations!! I'm glad you had good news regarding your health. I know how cancer takes its toll. My dad died when I was 17 (4 years ago)and my mom has been fighting it for the past 2 years (different type from what you had). I'm always happy to hear a good outcome when it comes to cancer. No more alarm clocks or driving through bad weather sounds good to me too. Have a great time and take care of yourself. From what I have gathered on this site, you seem to be a great person and deserve great things like a complete recovery and an "extended vacation".

Eric Staley