tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post2923597361239198647..comments2023-10-24T00:50:49.477-07:00Comments on Rogue Valley Runners: Skaggs Still RecoveringRogue Valley Runnershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06656385810544117065noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-35693118639212450792009-10-02T01:36:28.570-07:002009-10-02T01:36:28.570-07:00Get well soon man...
This has opened up a lot of ...Get well soon man...<br /><br />This has opened up a lot of people's eyes.<br /><br />Change is comingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-454840487882848272009-09-04T21:16:15.559-07:002009-09-04T21:16:15.559-07:00Erik,
Glad to hear you're on the mend and I l...Erik,<br /><br />Glad to hear you're on the mend and I look forward to one of those 180lb bear hugs next time we cross paths. Although I bet it'll be my 180 lbs and not yours.<br /><br />And HK,<br /><br />Totally understand the Health Care conundrum. No easy answer in reach.<br /><br />AJWAJWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04387120797582582699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-45736341079487973932009-09-04T20:52:58.046-07:002009-09-04T20:52:58.046-07:00Glad to hear things are getting better. Hang in t...Glad to hear things are getting better. Hang in there!Fairbankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02146936963177981144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-2156152179362271302009-09-04T14:52:16.481-07:002009-09-04T14:52:16.481-07:00Get that fat, bloated, lethargic looking ass back ...Get that fat, bloated, lethargic looking ass back to work soon!!!<br />but get better first<br />we loves you mangRennakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11211147058799398552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-43652076226742264952009-09-04T08:01:50.773-07:002009-09-04T08:01:50.773-07:00Hal,
It sucks that any business has to choose bet...Hal,<br /><br />It sucks that any business has to choose between offering health insurance and keeping the lights on.<br /><br />The employer-supplied health care model is not sustainable and puts American business at at disadvantage in the world market. It also puts average citizens at risk.<br /><br />It's too bad that WA doesn't have a state run program like NY - here, any business can offer reasonably priced coverage through a state sponsored insurance plan. It works great and should be a model for a national system.<br /><br />I think that it's great that RVR is going to take care of their own...and also that the ultra community has rallied behind you guys.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-63156523425814042102009-09-03T22:28:53.441-07:002009-09-03T22:28:53.441-07:00We love you Skaggs and can't wait for you to b...We love you Skaggs and can't wait for you to be back with us at the store. You are missed and most certainly needed! Rest up friend let us know if you need anything at all.DKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14694490433970294272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-15862972862192271692009-09-03T18:09:11.882-07:002009-09-03T18:09:11.882-07:00To Matt: RVR wishes that at this time insurance wa...To Matt: RVR wishes that at this time insurance was <br />affordable for a small business. At the time I began procuring this business even my boss dropped his coverage for his employees because a million dollar store <br />couldn't handle the load. Even as the cost approaches affordability, the deductables (15,000) become outrageous.<br /><br />RVR will play a large part in making sure Eriks future is<br />free of these medical costs.<br /><br />This certainly speaks to the times and where our administration takes us in the next few years.<br /><br />hkRogue Valley Runnershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06656385810544117065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-88455591036967144832009-09-03T16:45:00.720-07:002009-09-03T16:45:00.720-07:00Yea Erik! So good to hear that you are on the mend...Yea Erik! So good to hear that you are on the mend!Jen C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05071496090254904249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-25723225550173497982009-09-03T16:20:28.036-07:002009-09-03T16:20:28.036-07:00Yo Erik, I think some of those comments on MT site...Yo Erik, I think some of those comments on MT site must be friends of many who criticized me on the AT. What a bunch of beaters! <br /><br />Get well! and a check is on the way. I'll take one of those 180lb bearhugs! <br /><br />Hell of a run at Waldo! -KarlSpeedgoat Karlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06938342832238975059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-49042949965948785882009-09-03T13:47:39.641-07:002009-09-03T13:47:39.641-07:00I certainly wish Erik the best and a full recovery...I certainly wish Erik the best and a full recovery for sure. This is a wakeup call for me, as I'm sure it is for other runners as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03662322900559660512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-91117763060387467122009-09-03T13:19:46.794-07:002009-09-03T13:19:46.794-07:00best wishes to you Erik for not only your physical...best wishes to you Erik for not only your physical recovery, which is most important, but ease in handling the medical bills as well. On the upside is that hospitals are generally very good to work with as far as financial assistance and bill reduction - I've had to do that in the past myself. <br />Looking forward to running in the upcoming local race for you.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09271134106291229924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-79870463092702506082009-09-03T04:26:52.298-07:002009-09-03T04:26:52.298-07:00Doesn't RVR offer health insurance to their em...Doesn't RVR offer health insurance to their employees? Just sayin...<br /><br />This is a tragic case of a top-flight, professional athlete who doesn't have access to even basic medical care and advice.<br /><br />It would be interesting to know how much Ibuprofen he took after the race to lead to renal failure.<br /><br />Best of luck for a swift come-back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-20421986619827189772009-09-02T23:38:14.028-07:002009-09-02T23:38:14.028-07:00Good to hear from you, Erik.
You're generatin...Good to hear from you, Erik.<br /><br />You're generating quite a discussion at the MT.Craig Thornleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08078058470943851119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-66152249821135244812009-09-02T22:45:37.331-07:002009-09-02T22:45:37.331-07:00Everyone who has been kind enough to send a good w...Everyone who has been kind enough to send a good word, hug, or thought in my direction in the past week…thanks so much. You guys and gals make me smile daily with levels of kindness that continue to amaze. <br /><br />Take care everyone…and you can all have an imaginary water retaining 180pound Skaggs bear hug if you like,<br /><br />erikUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671773989478664868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-18594587229785201482009-09-02T22:07:47.949-07:002009-09-02T22:07:47.949-07:00Thanks for keeping us posted and organizing ways t...Thanks for keeping us posted and organizing ways to help. GO GO GO Erik and friends, and disregard the nasties in the MT forum. Find peace and rejuvenation in the support posted on this blog and through the ultra/running community, which truly reflects and respects you.Melissa Schweisguthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02907863639156063894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-27430284066909151622009-09-02T21:52:11.509-07:002009-09-02T21:52:11.509-07:00I wanted to respond to several of the comments pos...I wanted to respond to several of the comments posted in response to the Tribune's artile, but decided I didn't want to put myself at that level -- some of those comments were just downright mean!<br /><br />Get well Erik, and I look forward to running the Feather race, even after my hundred!Annie Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14159929910735573675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-2457285329481719912009-09-02T19:59:18.635-07:002009-09-02T19:59:18.635-07:00wow I can not belive the reader comments !!! Stay ...wow I can not belive the reader comments !!! Stay strong and rest up Erik.Kurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02768438728203756752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35369689.post-40834618822872043792009-09-02T18:30:47.646-07:002009-09-02T18:30:47.646-07:00I am looking forward to running your Feather race ...I am looking forward to running your Feather race Mr. Skaggs. Get healthy, come back stronger and wiser, and until then, stay strong.dtchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05803057101099861432noreply@blogger.com