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Quoted from pinwiztom:

Got some good news from a close friend of Sam,
that he has been approved for knee surgery replacement on one of his knees.
Operation is to take place at the end of this month.
If that goes well he may get approved to repair his other knee.

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Quoted from pinwiztom:

Just got off the phone with Sam.
He will be 73 yrs old tomorrow (Aug19).
He seemed to be in very good spirits (despite his situation) and in good health. (voice was strong)
He survived covid (tested positive last month), had no or only mild symptoms.
His neighbor in his rehab room also tested positive and survived also.
We talked for about 50 minutes, once he gets going and talking pinball
it is hard to get him to stop.
Helped him with area codes for some on his phone list
(like Wayne Neyens and Gordon Hasse);
it appears that his paper phone list, cut off all the area codes,
so if you have not heard from him in a while that may be the reason.
Joke he told me:
There was an air flight getting ready to board and take off.
The stewardess was asking for tickets,
please show me your ticket, she says to everyone boarding.
And a guy walks up in a trench coat and flashes the stewardess.
Stewardess then says, you misunderstood me sir, I was asking for your ticket,
not your stub.
You all be sure to wish Sam a Happy Birthday
by telling that joke to the next person you meet.
cheers to all.
I turned 65 yrs old yesterday.