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Duvalier 07-14-2009 01:22 PM
Great to hear you're feeling better Vic.

randallscott35 07-14-2009 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by v j stauffer
A "ministroke" ? What the hell? Haven't had one of those since I was 13 and stole my dad's Playboy!

Seriously though. You'll all never know how much your kind words and well wishes have meant to myself and my family.

Tina has been copying and giving me all the messages from all the sites and believe me I could actually feel a positive physical reaction.

I'm feeling MUCH better. Freaky thing boy. The doctors say it's isolated and passed so I'm ready to roll on Thursday.

I'll tell you one thing for sure. It'll be nice to have just one job till the fall. I know I've obsessed way too much about trying to be leading rider with Joel.

We'll still work hard but by then I know I'll have learned to reconcile it better and take more time to just rest and relax with my family.

Again. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU so much for everything. Your kindness has been humbling.

Let's go get em Thursday!

Vic
Wonderful news Vic, so happy it was minor.

ddthetide 07-14-2009 03:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by v j stauffer
A "ministroke" ? What the hell? Haven't had one of those since I was 13 and stole my dad's Playboy!

Seriously though. You'll all never know how much your kind words and well wishes have meant to myself and my family.

Tina has been copying and giving me all the messages from all the sites and believe me I could actually feel a positive physical reaction.

I'm feeling MUCH better. Freaky thing boy. The doctors say it's isolated and passed so I'm ready to roll on Thursday.

I'll tell you one thing for sure. It'll be nice to have just one job till the fall. I know I've obsessed way too much about trying to be leading rider with Joel.

We'll still work hard but by then I know I'll have learned to reconcile it better and take more time to just rest and relax with my family.

Again. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU so much for everything. Your kindness has been humbling.

Let's go get em Thursday!

Vic
good to hear you're feeling better. !

zippyneedsawin 07-14-2009 04:06 PM
glad to hear you're doing better!

Linny 07-14-2009 06:38 PM
Great to hear from you and to know you'll be back on Thursday.

Rupert Pupkin 07-14-2009 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Echo Farm
A nice BloodHorse blog about Vic with Youtube videos of some of his calls.

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/racin...-stauffer.aspx

There's a spot below for comments.
That was a really nice piece on Vic. I like all the youtube videos. He sure has called alot of great ones over the years. He should be proud of those.

mclem0822 07-14-2009 08:31 PM
Vic......
 
Outstanding to hear your feeling better, all the best to you and your family!:)
Look foward to hearing your terrific calls once again.

Riot 07-14-2009 08:47 PM
Will look forward to hearing you Thursday, glad you're back! :tro:

dagolfer33 07-14-2009 09:49 PM
Prayer works, glad everything is ok.

asudevil 07-14-2009 10:47 PM
Welcome Back (think John Sebastian tune)....Glad it has come and gone.

Best!!

Zaf 07-14-2009 11:08 PM
Awesome ! Welcome back! :)

dalakhani 07-15-2009 12:11 AM
Favorite Line:

"medaglio d oro to crush!"

pointman 07-15-2009 07:34 AM
Just got back into New York after being down in Texas with virtually no internet access, sorry to hear about this, Vic, but glad to hear that you are back on your feet!! Hope you have a speedy recovery and look forward to your calls for Friday Night Hollywood!

Bobby Fischer 07-15-2009 08:57 AM
good news

Dunbar 07-15-2009 08:05 PM
Very glad to hear you're on your way back!

--Dunbar

cowgirlintexas 07-15-2009 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by pointman
Just got back into New York after being down in Texas with virtually no internet access, sorry to hear about this, Vic, but glad to hear that you are back on your feet!! Hope you have a speedy recovery and look forward to your calls for Friday Night Hollywood!
Hot was'nt it?

PeteMugg 07-15-2009 09:01 PM
Great to know you're on the mend, Vic. Can't wait to hear you calling races Thursday. Have a feeling you'll sound better than ever to us all.

eajinabi 07-15-2009 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by pointman
Just got back into New York after being down in Texas with virtually no internet access, sorry to hear about this, Vic, but glad to hear that you are back on your feet!! Hope you have a speedy recovery and look forward to your calls for Friday Night Hollywood!
No Internet Access? Where in Texas were you? If it is somewhere other than the big 4 cities, there is no use in visiting Texas (unless you are an oil/gas man or have to visit in-laws)

pointman 07-16-2009 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by eajinabi
No Internet Access? Where in Texas were you? If it is somewhere other than the big 4 cities, there is no use in visiting Texas (unless you are an oil/gas man or have to visit in-laws)
It was very hot, 100-105 everyday, visiting the future in-laws in Wimberly, stayed at a house on the Blanco River, as a River house there was no internet and my cellphone signal was extremely weak. Had fun tubing on the river though.

PPerfectfan 07-16-2009 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by pointman
It was very hot, 100-105 everyday, visiting the future in-laws in Wimberly, stayed at a house on the Blanco River, as a River house there was no internet and my cellphone signal was extremely weak. Had fun tubing on the river though.
Enjoyed that southern summer huh? hehe I am in south louisiana and 100-105 is what it has been since early in the spring, and Aug. is usually the hottest month. I put one of the sprinklers out in the pastures and the horses were fighting over who got to stand in the middle of it! :D How did ya like the humidity? Totally different right?

2Hot4TV 07-17-2009 11:31 PM
who's calling the 6th race Friday night in Vic's place? Hope all is OK

jballscalls 07-18-2009 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 2Hot4TV
who's calling the 6th race Friday night in Vic's place? Hope all is OK
That was old school Craig Ingram. Vic was back for the 7th

geeker2 07-18-2009 08:48 AM
good insight into Vic and his health issue....

http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stori...-cl/?uniontrib

2Hot4TV 07-18-2009 05:39 PM
Yes I did react too soon. It just seemed odd to have a stand in without saying anything before.

v j stauffer 07-18-2009 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 2Hot4TV
Yes I did react too soon. It just seemed odd to have a stand in without saying anything before.
I did say something. I introduced him at about 18 mins to post. Then went to the paddock to watch Neil Drysdale saddle Cold East Wind and talk to Joel.

I thought Old School did a great job!

eajinabi 07-18-2009 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by v j stauffer
I did say something. I introduced him at about 18 mins to post. Then went to the paddock to watch Neil Drysdale saddle Cold East Wind and talk to Joel.

I thought Old School did a great job!

Vic its good that your back :)

Where will you call the races when(if) Hollywood Park closes.

v j stauffer 07-19-2009 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by eajinabi
Vic its good that your back :)

Where will you call the races when(if) Hollywood Park closes.
When Hollywood closes I'm out of the announcing business. That's why for the time being I'm wearing two hats. When I got engaged I made a promise to Tina and her daughter Lilly that when HP shuts down I wouldn't go back out on the road to another out of town track.

When and if that happens I'll be a full time agent and probably do some freelancing for TVG.

jballscalls 07-19-2009 01:15 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by v j stauffer
When Hollywood closes I'm out of the announcing business. That's why for the time being I'm wearing two hats. When I got engaged I made a promise to Tina and her daughter Lilly that when HP shuts down I wouldn't go back out on the road to another out of town track.

When and if that happens I'll be a full time agent and probably do some freelancing for TVG.
But you will continue your position as announcing mentor?

v j stauffer 07-19-2009 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jballscalls
But you will continue your position as announcing mentor?
Only for a select few.

docicu3 07-19-2009 01:50 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by v j stauffer
When Hollywood closes I'm out of the announcing business. That's why for the time being I'm wearing two hats. When I got engaged I made a promise to Tina and her daughter Lilly that when HP shuts down I wouldn't go back out on the road to another out of town track.

When and if that happens I'll be a full time agent and probably do some freelancing for TVG.
I for one will miss you buddy....as I think your a rare talent who has made following the Hollywood meets enjoyable and interesting. I applaud your priorities to your "wife and daughter to be" and truly wish the list stops at 1) broken hip 2) TIA or RIND 3) multiple episodes of agitated hypertensive crisis secondary to univited opinions pertaining to how you make your living...

Hopefully your health will solidify with a reduction of daily stress and the love of a good woman in a happy house......good luck.

SlewsMyHero 07-20-2009 01:36 PM
Vic Stauffer. Are you calling Santa Rosa this year?
 
With Rosario on such a roll, I'm just curious how you're going to handle the situation. Can you handle his book while you're calling races in Santa Rosa for 2 weeks? Did you give up your stint at SR to be on track at Del Mar? I think I know what I'd do, but it's an interesting situation. Glad to hear you back at the mike for the last week of Hollypark. Great job as usual.

DerbyCat 07-20-2009 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by geeker2
good insight into Vic and his health issue....

http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stori...-cl/?uniontrib

Slew - look about 2/3 of the way down this article, it says he won't do the fair. It's a bummer, I was looking forward to hearing his calls next week. I guess we'll be hearing more of Frank this summer...

SlewsMyHero 07-20-2009 03:36 PM
Thanks. I don't see how he could leave the Del Mar backstretch scene for 2 weeks anyway while he's handling Rosario's book. He's making a heckuva lot more money booking mounts than calling races.

Diver67 07-20-2009 03:53 PM
Vic, its always a pleasure to see you on TVG, so I'll look forward to that.

chucklestheclown 07-20-2009 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Diver67
Vic, its always a pleasure to see you on TVG, so I'll look forward to that.

Ditto. Hope you are feeling well.

v j stauffer 07-20-2009 11:29 PM
Thanks guys. I am feeling much better. Looking forward to trying to help Joel keep the momentum going at DM. Won't be easy. Bejarano and Gomez will be there from the beginning and are both loaded.

I've let TVG know that I'm available to fill in in a pinch during Del Mar so you might see me a few times. Hope so. I always enjoy being on the network when my schedule allows.

See ya at the seashore!!

V

freddymo 07-21-2009 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by v j stauffer
Thanks guys. I am feeling much better. Looking forward to trying to help Joel keep the momentum going at DM. Won't be easy. Bejarano and Gomez will be there from the beginning and are both loaded.

I've let TVG know that I'm available to fill in in a pinch during Del Mar so you might see me a few times. Hope so. I always enjoy being on the network when my schedule allows.

See ya at the seashore!!

V
It's been a pleasure listening to your calls.. Always will remember the earthquake call as my sister lives in LA. and I phoned her up immediately.. She was surprised I new that they were in the middle of a quake.. The Cesario race is also a fond memory..

If you are smart you will pack your bags immediately after Delmar and head to NY. Unfortunately California racing is in turmoil and the folks who head east and plant roots first will be there before the sun sets on Ca.

v j stauffer 07-21-2009 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by freddymo
It's been a pleasure listening to your calls.. Always will remember the earthquake call as my sister lives in LA. and I phoned her up immediately.. She was surprised I new that they were in the middle of a quake.. The Cesario race is also a fond memory..

If you are smart you will pack your bags immediately after Delmar and head to NY. Unfortunately California racing is in turmoil and the folks who head east and plant roots first will be there before the sun sets on Ca.
Freddy. For a smart guy that could be the worst idea I've ever heard. I'd rather flip burgers and live in So. Cal than be a millionaire anywhere else. No way no chance. If the sun sets it's setting right on top of me, my family and my jock.

docicu3 07-21-2009 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by v j stauffer
Freddy. For a smart guy that could be the worst idea I've ever heard. I'd rather flip burgers and live in So. Cal than be a millionaire anywhere else. No way no chance. If the sun sets it's setting right on top of me, my family and my jock.

Please take care of yourself big guy that little event was a sentinel event as we say in the business to slow down and let the young ones leap tall buildings with a single bound....see how many days in a row you can go without being exhausted. When you pass 1000 give me a call....Let's see what your BP does the first day of Delmar.....ladies day ahhhhh nothing like it anywhere.


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