Randy Privett - Critical Condition - Update 2-15-2012

[Steve Schlumpf]

I just found out from Vaughn McMillan that Randy is in the hospital in critical condition.

Here is what Vaughn had to say:

I just got word from Randy Privett's daughter that Randy is in the hospital in critical condition. Without going into a lot of details, he's dealing with multiple serious issues, and his prognosis is still not clear.

If you have ordered anything from Randy recently, please know that they are doing everything they can to get the current orders completed, but you should expect your order to be delayed beyond the 3 to 4 weeks that were previously advertised. (I just changed the website to say the delay would be at least 6 weeks, but at this point even that is probably being optimistic.) They are still accepting new orders, although here again, you should expect a pretty long delay if you order anything.

And if you're so inclined, your good thoughts and prayers will be appreciated by Randy and his family.

Randy is a good friend of mine and this comes as an absolute shock. While this thread is not a request for prayers, just the same, I am sending mine to Randy and his family.

[Pete Jordan]

Thanks Steve

[Harvey Ghesser]

I hope he recovers quickly!

[Rick Markham]

Randy and his family will be in my (and my family's) Prayers! Thanks for informing us Steve.

[Ken Glass]

Steve,
Thanks for the update and I hope you will keep us posted as you know more. Fran And I also send our thoughts and prayers to Randy and his family.

[Alan Trout]

Sorry to here. My thoughts are with him.

Alan

[John Keeton]

Steve, I really hate to hear this. Randy has worked diligently at providing a great product and excellent customer support, even with previous issues of lack of mobility and pain. I hope and pray that he beats this situation and is able to continue what he has spent many years building.

[Robert McGowen]

I just spoke to Randy last week. My prayers have his name in them.

[Jim Burr]

This isn't fun to hear...Randy is a good and hard working friend of any turner that has crossed his path. God's will for a speedy recovery.

[Tony De Masi]

Thanks for passing this along Steve.

[Joe Herrmann]

Such sad news! Randy is such a nice guy and I hate to hear of this. My thoughts and prayers are with him (and his family) for a speedy recovery.

[Dan Forman]

Sorry to hear this, my thoughts are with him and his family.

Dan

[Mike Cruz]

He will be in mine, too.

[Harry Robinette]

Hard to find a nicer guy. My prayers are with Randy and his family, God be with them.

[Doug W Swanson]

I don't know Randy personally but I'll be praying for his recovery....

[charlie knighton]

I don't know Randy personally but I'll be praying for his recovery....+1

[Hilel Salomon]

An exceptionally nice man and very helpful. I too will pray for his recovery.

[Alan Zenreich]

I do hope he is on the mend. A good guy.

[BILL DONAHUE]

Best of luck to Randy!

[David DeCristoforo]

Never met Randy but he provided me with as high a level of support as one could ask for. It's always sad to hear of this kind of event. Prayers can work miracles. (Just ask John Keeton)

[Ken Fitzgerald]

My thoughts and prayers for Randy, his family and his medical team!

[Ed Morgano]

I don't know Randy personally but my prayers will be with him.

[Dan Hintz]

Keep us in the loop, Steve... here's to hoping he pulls out of this okay.

[mickey cassiba]

Never had the pleasure to meet him, but he is in our prayers.

[Jon Lanier]

Praying for his recovery and for the family that they may have patience during this time. I'll also add him to the prayer list of the church where I serve.

[James Combs]

I have never met Randy either but I have conversed with him via email and definitely got the impression of a really nice guy. He and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Rich Aldrich]

I dont know Randy either other than I just received an articulating arm from him and I havent been home yet to even get it out of the box. Our thoughts and prayers are with Randy and his family.

[Josh Bowman]

Thanks Steve for the update. Our prayers are with him.

[Ted Calver]

Best wishes to Randy for a speedy and complete recovery.

[Bernie Weishapl]

I got the news today also. Randy is a good friend and a top notch gentleman. I relayed our thoughts and prayers to the family and Randy for a quick recovery.

[Steve Vaughan]

So sorry to hear this. I'll join with all of you in praying for his recovery. Let us know how things go, as appropriate.

[Ryan Baker]

That's a bit of a shock. I don't know Randy personally, but he is certainly part of the Creek family. Best wishes to him for a speedy recovery. Steve, please keep us updated.

[Kathy Marshall]

I don't know Randy personally, but I feel like I do from all the nice comments posted on the Creek and elsewhere from his happy customers. Sad news to hear, sending Best Wishes to him and his family and hoping for a speedy recovery.

[Reed Gray]

I don't know him much other than through his products. Great quality speaks highly of the man. Hopes, thoughts, wishes, good vibes going his way from me as well.

robo hippy

[Tim Rinehart]

Don't know him aside from his well respected reputation. Thoughts and prayers go out for Randy, his family and providers to put him on the mend.

[Russell Eaton]

Praying for a full recovery.

[Rodney Walker]

My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family as well.
Rodney

[Scott Hackler]

I also don't know Randy, but feel like our paths will eventually cross. I can only go off of the accolades he receives here and thats enough for me to know that he's a great guy. I hope you get better really soon Randy.

[Allan Ferguson]

Just sat down to the computer this morning and found this disturbing news. I had hoped to visit his shop and him this spring on a possible trip this spring. Again with many others, may he be preserved and in health.

[John W Dixon]

Thoughts and prayers to Randy for a speedy recovery!

[Rob Cunningham]

Hoping for a full recovery for Randy.
Steve, please keep us posted as you receive updates.

[Earl DesRoches]

Praying for you Randy, have a speedy recovery.

[Bill Wyko]

A little story of hope. My uncle had cancer so bad that the hospital told him to go home for the few weeks he had left and spend it with his family. Our church, Victory assembly of God, prayed for him nation wide. That was in 1986. While not in the best of health today, he is still geting around on his own. I don't know what Randy's illness is but I do know that the power of prayer is alive and powerful. We here at SMC that have read this post will all pray for you to get well soon and have a long life ahead. God bless you Randy. My prayers are with you.

[Jamie Donaldson]

I know Randy is one of the good guys, and I wish I could swap his place with one of the bad guys.

[Roland Martin]

I just got back from a vacation and have lost track of happenings on the creek. Thanks for passing this news to us Steve. My heart and prayers also go out to Randy and his family.

[steven carter]

Randy is a super nice guy, and my prayers are with him and his family. Randy offered to let me pick up my articulated arm since I don't live very far from him, even though he had a break-in after letting someone visit sometime in the past. I declined the gracious offer, but now wish I had gone and met him, we talked several times and he was very nice. I hope to meet him in the future when he recovers.

[Michael Ginsberg]

Thanks Steve. I never met Randy but he has always been so helpful with support of his tools that I own. I wish him all the best, and wish him a speedy recovery.

[Brian Effinger]

Randy, his family and friends will be in my thoughts. I am hoping for a full and speedy recovery.

And thaks for posting this, Steve.

[Brian McInturff]

Just don't know what to say. I talked to Randy just a few weeks ago and never new he was having problems. Not that I'm a personal friend and talk to him or anything like that on a regular basis. But he seemed very chipper and sprite when I called him. Sure hope he comes through whatever the problems are with flying colors. He's really a great guy. We will be praying for him that's for sure.

[Bill Wyko]

I've always had a great appreciation for people that set out to build the very best. Randy is one of those that does so. I don't own one of his systems yet, but it's between his and the Kobra asap.
Please let us know if anything changes. We all wish him well.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Just got this info from Vaughn McMillan:

A quick update on Randy...

He has remained in critical condition all week, but this morning things had improved enough that he was able to get out of bed and sit in a chair for a while. So keep pulling for him as you see fit. He can still use all the help he can get.

[Jim Burr]

That is some good news to end the week on! Thanks Steve!

[Brian McInturff]

That's great news. Can you elaborate on what brought on the "critical condition"? I totally understand if the family wants to keep it private.

[John Keeton]

Prayers do work!

[steven carter]

Prayers do indeed work! And it doesn't hurt to live in God's Country either.:D

[Doug W Swanson]

That's good to hear....

[John Keeton]

Prayers do indeed work! And it doesn't hurt to live in God's Country either.:DAnd that, Steve, is why you need to consider moving to KY!!;)

The last time I saw Randy was at the OVWG symposium last summer. He is a worker, and that is a good thing. However, he was moving slowly - on canes of course, and was tiring out quickly. Hopefully, he will not push himself too much.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Received an email this morning from Randy's daughter, Michelle. Randy has been home since Sunday and so far is fairing OK. He still has some health issues and, while he is doing better at home, is not out of the woods yet. So, prayers, thoughts, etc would still be much appreciated!

Michelle - in addition to taking care of Randy - is working with her husband to fill all the Monster tool orders.

I wish the family well as this has to be a stressful time for all!

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is great news Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

[George Morris]

The Man is a real gentleman. Prayers going his way!

[Baxter Smith]

Good news! Thanks Steve.

[Jim Burr]

Great news Steve! Randy has a good team backing him up!

[Tony De Masi]

Thanks again Steve.

[Jeff Fagen]

Should I pospone placing any orders to Monster?

[John Keeton]

Great news!! Keep us posted on updates.