Get well soon, John. You are certainly a part of the foundation of this site.

Get well soon Krusty.

I'm about to install heads without gaskets and just bought a set of pilot lights....

Prayers for you

Get well soon Krusty

Get well soon John.

If there's an address I'd like to mail him an old oil filter or something to remind him we're think of him

Mail him an old oil filter,......... inquiring about a new O ring!

Thoughts and prayers your way Cap'n. I've never met you but your a real asset to this site.

Get well dear Cap'n.

Thoughts and prayers Cap'n. We're all pulling for you.

Konrad

Get well ASAP!

Andys

He spoke with me at the show in Anaheim. I will tell you this... there's nothing Cursty about the Capt'n. He's an amazing human with a heart of gold.

I'm not a religious person but I think about him often and offer my well wishes knowing that he will get them. You should too...

I went out to the Flats to see the Squarche run and meet the guys, missed the Cap'n by one day... I'look forward to seeing more of his wisdom and wisecracks on site soon- Get well soon!

Praying for you Cap'n...keep the faith and all will be well...

Well, I am religious and I want more Krusty. But I just don know whadda do. Seems like a sort of honor that a few missing posts brings notice from the whole board. A well and truly deserved one, and a tribute to the wisdom of those missing posts. Have seen enough taken away, with nothing so Krusty in sight to make up for it.

Come on back hale and well.

Yes, Cap'n was not the only guy from here I had the privilege to meet there. It meant a lot to meet you too and have you come all the way from SLC. I still can't believe you rode your chromed out Harley through all that salt water (about 1.5 miles worth) just to see my beater and show your support.

I'm definitely buying the first round this year!!

So you're doing it again this year? I'll be there and hope to meet the good Cap'n this year!

Oh Yeah!!! All it took was that one time and I'm on a high sodium diet for the foreseeable future. I just hope the weather allows again for it. I hope to see you both again. Now that I know what to expect, I'm hoping to bring the VW Challenge type3 record to a more respectable level.

Get well Cap'n!!

Does anyone talk to him and is there anything we can send or do?

Rich

What Rich said.

The team from WCR 2015 wonted to send a big thanks for his Donation to our event. The Classic cartoon artwork was a big hit and it was truly a part of his character.
Get well soon buddy.

If anyone would take the lead? We from WCR 2015 have a Thank You bag that we would like very much to get over to John. PM me his Address or yours so we can mail it out or hand drop off to anyone that is in touch with John. ( everybody's Friend )

Again, as I stated, his wife specifically mentioned keeping things pretty private. But I will call again today and ask if we can send a collective 914World and WCR basket or something.

Thanks George,

I still find this odd, but I feel a very personal friendship to so many on this faceless computer interface. So many are so generous, and even at its worst it is civil. And the Cap'n, from his perfect avatar to the sage advice, to his own generosity typifies this friendship. Never "met" him, but I really care. Perhaps it is difficult for those not connected with this world to understand this. I have lost some friends here and it is no less real than had is seen them across a room. So memo to the Cap'n - get better!! I lost my father (named George) last month, and I am not ready for any more of that sort of event.

Warren

Many people want to be remembered the way they were for most of their life, not the way they appear when they're close to death.

I can understand that sentiment ...

same here Sir Andy.

I want to be remembered fat and happy, not skinny and semi-happy!

Damn....
That statement about says it all ...not good news at all, real sorry to hear this.

Andy is spot on.


Right now is time for him and his immediate family.


My thoughts are this:

Respect each other in every way....somehow. Hopefully we will all find some Grace in it all.

Even here.

I agree with George - He was very adamant to me about keeping this issue private. Though many members/friends are concerned, these are his wishes. Let's tread lightly here and respect Krusty.

I still find it odd that I am very attached to our resident German even though I haven't met him. That was what I meant. No aspersions cast on anyone but myself.

I had no meaning to pry and I fully understand how people die - having just gone through another hospital vigil. No, what I was saying was this group including and especially the Cap'n have become dear to me. And being older, I still find computer based relationships a bit, well if not odd, at least foreign to my normal way of thinking. I find that when someone I never met gets sick, I still feel for them.

I even like you guys when you bash me because you didn't get the gist of my post.

I don't want to get all maudlin or anything. I avoid it and I'm not very good at it anyway. But in the relatively short time I've been part of the 914 "community" I've benefited from Krusty's generous help many times, both directly in answer to my stupid questions and indirectly from others who he has helped (and who have in turn helped me). Since my 914 hobby is one of the few things that keep me sane after my otherwise mind-numbing job, it means a lot to me. Also he's sold me a few NOS parts

Random question: anyone have a picture of Krusty they can share (assuming he wouldn't object or that it's not appropriate)? I mean, I love his avatar, but I'd like to keep a "real" mental vision of a guy in my thoughts and prayers if possible (rather than a Simpsons character). If that's not cool, no worries. Just never seen him.

EDIT: changed the title and description now that the original question has been answered.

He and his family continue to be in my prayers.

Very well stated.

Cap'n Krsusty is well loved on this site and I'm sure many other places as well. He has offered me some sage advise on several occasions and it appears nearly everyone else on this site can say the same. The Cap'n has been terribly generous with his knowledge and humor and love of this little online community. We are all pulling for you Cap'n and hoping for you to have the best outcome possible in your time of despair. If there is anything we can do for you or your family, don't hesitate to let us know because I'm sure everyone here would like to help if given the chance. We are all your extended family and we want you to return soon!

I have benefited immensely from his advice and guidance. I brought some parts from him once and it cost more to ship than he charged me. He shipped it anyway not knowing if he would ever see that money. Not a huge thing but really speaks to the character he has. When I found out about the cost I was amazed at his approach and knew I had to make sure he got his money.

Never met the man but he is a true gentleman and I have an immense respect for the man and all he has done for me and this community. I would be very willing to help in any way if it turns out there is something we can do.

John - all the best to you. Mark

Hopefully he and his family know that there's a whole community of 914 goofballs that are thinking of him, are thankful for him, and that he will live on indefinitely in our thoughts going forward.

Best wishes to John and Lin(?) , I've had the pleasure to meet him a few times and enjoy a few beers with him...was bummed out that he was not going to be at our last WCR, but it is totally understandable why!

There are special people ... John is one of them. I have had the pleasure of having "discussions" with him.

Hi John, your name is been on my daily prayer list since the 1st day of this thread. We don't really know what is your situation right now and with your family, but God knows everything and we just pray that God will bless you and your family what you are praying for! Take care always and God bless!

Get well soon Cap'n

Any update on John?

Get well Cap'n.

The Cap't is back.

Awesome! Was afraid to work on my car. John you may not know many of us but most of us are extremely great ful for your guidance. If we can repay you or help in anyway let us know.

Len, I think you saw a post from 2008.

Hey Cap'n!

I've kept you and your family in my prayers and I hope for the best outcome possible. If you've seen this thread then you'll notice that you've been deeply missed by so many!

We're all pulling for your buddy!

Aw shit, you're right. Damn.

It's ok. Let that breath of hope and gratitude go into your well wishes! Prayers go out and now they are even more invigorated. Here's to you cap't.