Loading ...Just spoke with Admiral Wanka for a few minutes. Called him earlier this morning and he told me he would have to get back to me that he was fighting a bunch of alligators this morning. Well, he called back and said he had beaten the alligators back this morning.
I said, ” Alligators? I knew Floridagold had something to do with it!” Wanka laughed and said even if it was not Floridagold’s fault, he was getting the blame for it. His sense of humor and fighting spirit is alive and well. Not sure his body is cooperating as much. Said its been four months since he has been able to get out of bed and that in itself was getting a little old.
Wanka said to feel free to post about our conversation. I said, ” No problem, we talk about ya all the time!” Another laugh, but more raspier, and some coughing. Told him he was in our thoughts and prayers and to keep hanging tough. He said he was trying.
Phone call only lasted a few minutes before he had to cut it short due to not being able to breath. I had called to give him a word of encouragement and let him know we were thinking of him. I think it was me that got the lift, the encouraging word, expressed by his strong will and to hear he is staying with the fight of his life. He is as tough as any ole Pirate from the stories of old. And then some.
I know he once had a fine boat and enjoyed fishing with the best of em. I hope he recovers enough to get out on the water with a fishing pole in hand again. That is my hope and prayer.