"Mayor" Glenn Laing of Guana Cay

[PatW]

Glenn Laing, who worked for years at Guana Seaside Village and now is at the Bluewater Grill suffered a stroke on Sunday. He is coming along really well but is in the hospital in Freeport at Rand Memorial. I have no idea how long he might be in the hospital. I have been told that he has regained some feeling in his arm and hand. He is talking but doesn't remember having the stroke.

I have debated back and forth with myself about whether I should post this information but I know that many of you know Glenn personally from your visits to Guana Cay over the years. I thought it might be good if you all have any good words for Glenn that you might post them here or e-mail me directly patweatherford@msn.com and I will share them with him by printing them and getting them to him in Freeport or saving them for his return to Guana Cay. If anyone would prefer to send a card, you can send them to Glenn Laing
c/o Bluewater Grill
Great Guana Cay
Abaco, Bahamas

[Agur's Wish]

Glenn,
Get well soon! Guana Cay and all of the Abacos need and love you!!!
Mary, Jeff, and the Stanley, the Killer Bichon

[abbyliz]

Wow ... send him our best wishes.

May I also add that Brad and I are coming over on 3/1 ... if anyone wants to get a card in the mail soon (so that it would arrive by Monday, 2/27 (or 2/28 ... we'll probably have time to get it then). Please PT me. I'll be happy to hand deliver cards to Pat.

[Moderator242]

Thank you so much, Abbyliz! If anyone else is willing to do that, please post here.

[ccbex]

We're heading there on Sunday from Nova Scotia if anyone wants to send some down with us.

[nancy mcdaniel]

Jamie Bethel, who drove Johnny's boat to Marsh Harbour in the middle of the night with Glenn, Nick Otton of Guana Rescue who promptly responded and took control of the situation, and PJ Marks a new homeowner on Guana and a pilot with his own plane on the tarmac at Marsh Harbour. In the middle of the night, PJ Marks, Nick and nurse from the Marsh Harbour Clinic flew Glenn to Freeport to get the much needed MRI to see what was happening. PJ and Nick returned to Guana by 5 am the next morning, totally exhausted, but glad that they got Glenn to the proper place to assess him.

We were all very upset about Glenn, but things look so much better for him now, and we are glad that he will be okay.

[bobrich]

Pleased to carry any and all mail. Send what you want to THE MAYOR OF GGC, c/o Bob Rich, P.O. Box 1, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247.

[norvell]

Pat: Sent you a private e-mail.

[Jay at Bluewater Grill]

Hi everyone,
Glenn called the restaraunt and informed us he is feeling better!!!!We are so glad to have Glenn be a part of our team here at Bluewater Grill. It is awesome to see all of the good people out there who really care.We will keep everyone informed on latest info on Glenn and his return. Thank you Pat, for posting news about Glenn.

Beach Regards,
Jay

[DrRalph]

Glenn, wish you a speedy recovery!

[Dana]

Glenn, get well soon. We all need you and your smiling face back on Guana, not to mention your bushwackers! Caysera loves you. Jack, Dana and Katie

I am happy to deliver cards to Pat on March 4.

[Okie Flo]

Also be very glad to deliver Cards. THE MAYOR OF GGC, c/o Florence Lemons, 1307 N.E. 25th, Blanchard Oklahoma 73010. We will be leaving on 3/3.

[Jayhawk Nest]

Glenn--Hope you are doing well and feeling better. Please accept our best wishes. We will be on Guana next week and hope you may return before we leave so we can say hello personally. If not stay well and get better quickly. We'll see you next time.

For those in the West Palm area, we would be happy to take cards, letters and small items. We leave for Guana on March 2. PM me if we can take something for you.

Jana and Wes

[syd]

I went to the Rand at 11. this morning. I spoke with Glenn and he said he is feeling better. He was a bit groggy. I will try to see him this afternoon or tomorrow.
syd

[Apoggi]

Glenn,

Hurry and get well soon. My prayers are with you. Want to see your smiling face at the Bluewater Grill when I come in July. Take care and get well.

[Abaco Skippy]

...Get Well Soon! Hang in there Glenn! Can't wait to see your ever present smile again! (Sorry Ralph....you were taking the pic!)

[CATNAPSzzz]

But Kathy and I wish you a speedy recovery and return. SEE YOU SOON!

Harry

[CaywannaBay]

We are Leaving for Guana on March 17, If anyone wants to send a card to Glenn I will deliver to Pat when we arrive. Send to Glenn Laing c/o Greg Kearney 11426 Brawley rd, Oak Hills, Ca. 92344

Hopes and prayers for a speedy recovery for Glenn

[dano]

Glenn,

My wife and I were lucky enough to meet and spend time with you at Guana Seaside last August. You made an incredible impression on us with your friendliness and outgoing attitude. We both just wanted to wish you the very best and hope that you recover completely and very soon !!!!

Dano and Tina

[johnmck]

I'm not even going to try to figure out how long it is, but Glenn has been a friend since he brought me my first cold clear Beck's at Guana Beach Resort. He is a shining example of the friendliness and helpfulness that is the Abacos. Glen, you're one of the true gentlemen we know and Fran and I wish you a speedy recovery.

[captrongreen]

Hi Glenn,
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to you. We are glad to hear that you are feeling better and hope that you will be completely well soon. You are a fine person and the Abacos needs you...so hurry and get well.
Capt. Ron and Barbara Green
S.S. Minnow

[Karyn]

Good luck for a speedy recovery!! Will be back in July and can't wait to chat with you at the BlueWater Grill. Karyn

[PatW]

I received this today and wanted to share it with everyone.


Hi Pat, just read the board information on Glen. I thought you should
know that there was one more hero that played a part in that drama.
Gary Homiak, vacationing here, and acquainted with Glen, learned about the
emergency that evening, and ran down to the dock. He was just in time to
meet the truck delivering Glen to the Gov. Dock.
Gary assisted in getting Glen into the boat, and cradled Glen in his arms
all the way to MH, talking into his ear, and making him squeeze his right
and left hands, and move his right and left leg, and keeping him awake.
He further was in the clinic examining room with Glen, and then to the
plane, answering questions, etc. Gary in a NH cop, and went into "rescue
mode", as his wife proudly says.
Gary is my son in law, and needless to say, we are VERY proud of him. He
is a very caring person, and is fond of Glen.
Elaine
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[nancy mcdaniel]

Mainlanders probably have a vague idea but it doesn't come up as often. Islanders know that one true thing. We all need each other. And your neighbors will come to your aid. Because people are basically good, not evil. And we are our brother's keeper.

[Under the Palms]

Get well soon Glenn, we don't know what GC would do with out you!
Todd & Jen
Under the Palms

[Susan T]

Also be very glad to deliver Cards. THE MAYOR OF GGC, c/o Florence Lemons, 1307 N.E. 25th, Blanchard Oklahoma 73010. We will be leaving on 3/3.

Thanks Flo. I am mailing a card for Glenn out to you today. SHould be there in plenty of time, I hope. USPS should be able to make it from MA to OK in a couple days. I appreciate it because it could easily take a few weeks to get to Guana.

Susan Tropeano

[BIGWAZU]

Glenn,

Hope this finds you in good health, good spirits and back on GGC!

Love, the Stout Family