Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb (and current silliness

Subject: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:34 PM

We're just back from the hospital, having spoken to Dr Z, who has told us that Kendall's operation went really well, with no need to use a skin flap to cover the affected area.

The operation took only four hours, the work was extensive but less invasive than he had expected. He says that he would be surprised if there was any cancer found – the problem was massive infection and cartilage damaged well beyond repair.

Right now he's still in recovery and we have to wait for about an hour to find out which ICU he will go to.

He has a breathing tube in place, which will stay in for an as yet undetermined length of time. He may have to come home with the tube in. Hopefully he should come home in about two weeks.

They are going to try and get him eating and drinking tomorrow, which will obviously aid recovery.

More later. The girls and I are pretty wasted, but it is so good that we can give him such good news when we see him.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:36 PM

Thank you so much for this update, Jacqui.


maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:39 PM

ditto

sending hugs

sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:39 PM

Good luck to you and all, Jacqui. You're going to need all of it when that old coot comes to. If he gives you any problems, whisper "Cellar" in his ear.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:40 PM

I just had a feeling it would be good news.

GREAT!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:42 PM

That is really great news about the surgery. Two weeks will be tough, but he will have that place in shipshape order by the time he leaves.:-)

Thanks, so much, Jacqui. Hope you all get some rest, now.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Midchuck
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:44 PM

Tell him if he needs someone to rant and blather in his place until he's back to scratch, I'll be glad to come over and do my part...

All our best.

Peter

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bill D
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:47 PM

ok...sounds like as good a result as possible. Glad it went well.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: artbrooks
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:57 PM

Thanks for the update. Hoping to see you in the autumn.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Carly
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:59 PM

This is good news.I'm so glad the surgery went well. Thanks for keeping us posted, Jacqui. Take care of yourself, now.

Love from Carly

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 06:00 PM

Thanks Jacqui --- When he starts getting restless, let us know.... perhaps we can start an avalanche of bits and pieces to help you keep him amused.... hehehe...

Love and light to you all

tink

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: KathWestra
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 06:04 PM

Praise be. Have been thinking of you all day, as I promised I would. Much, much love to you both.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 06:21 PM

I am suffering from a very sore shoulder, so, to borrow a leaf from Jen Ellen's book, if Kendall will do the nasty gestures, I will be glad to provide the loud obscenities for him.

A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Charmion
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 06:34 PM

Okay. This is great news. Fingers still crossed ...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 06:37 PM

Just spoke with Jacqui and all is as good or better than expected. Now one day at a time.
SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 06:46 PM

Thank you, Sins.

maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 06:51 PM

Thanks, Jacqui, and thank you, Sins. Breathing some sighs of relief, but still holding Kendall and you all in my heart.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:17 PM

Yay! It's about time you had some good news.

Dan

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Ebbie
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:23 PM

Massive infection? No wonder he hasn't been feeling well! So happy for the good news.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:24 PM

Thank you for sharing this with all of us in your Mudcat extended family.

What do you think you want to try him eating first? I can send some Texas hot sauce if that will help cauterize the wound and keep any infection out. Just say the word!

SRS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:25 PM

Give'r some buddy! I'm knockin alders fer ya.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,winterbright
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:38 PM

Hoooray, Jacqui! Thanks for the news! Now YOU be sure to remember to caretake yourself, too! Hugs to you both.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: wysiwyg
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:43 PM

Prayers.

~S~

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Joybell
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:50 PM

Sending our continued thoughts too.
Joy and her True-Love

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Jeri
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:51 PM

I'm REALLY glad to hear things went better than expected with the surgery. I'll also echo Ebbie regarding the infection. It explains a lot, and it means he'll be feeling better in a bit. Hugs.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: lisa null
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:52 PM

Jacqui:

I am sooo glad this operation went well. I suppose the next few weeks are going to be the hardest-- if all goes well, you will have a feisty patient! When he shows signs of that, we know things will be truly on the mend. Well I can imagine no one better to recuperate with than you! Take care of yourself as well as him-- we love and need you both, Lisa

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bobert
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:04 PM

Slip a little Scotch into his feed bag, jacqui and you might have him home a few days earleir...

You tell him there's a skinny hillbilly in Virginia who loves him and is prayin' fir him... Okay???

B~

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: ranger1
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:05 PM

Thanks for the update, Jacqui. Call if you need anything.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:11 PM

Glad tidings, indeed!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:13 PM

Very relieved at the news, thankful and glad things went even better than expected.

We're holding you both very tightly in our thoughts -- sending lots of white light.

Linn

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: catspaw49
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:14 PM

Outstanding news and as others noted, it went as well and even better than what was expected. This is indeed great news.

Now do I get to be a prick? Oh, what the hell.......I'm a prick to begin with so here goes.....

Based on what we saw with Tom's first experience and having some knowledge of Docs myself, I think this Doctor has a strictly prescribed post op program and it needs to be adhered to no matter how long or boring or awful it is. I know this isn't easy for Kendall but if the success of this procedure relies upon following dietary and other instructions, then it needs to be done. If we have to take up a collection and monotor the old fart 24/7 with professional wrestlers, we'll take up a collection to be sure it happens. If the diet calls for only drinking fortified Tibetan Yak piss........we'll get some!   We'll send Bobertz.

Now if I hear that Kendall is not doing as told, please allow him to open all the mail as I will send him a bag of Spaw Farts.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: olddude
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:15 PM

Well I am stepping of of the dog house to give ya all hugs
take good care of my buddie

Love Dan

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Charley Noble
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:16 PM

Jacqui-

Thanks for taking the time to provide provide an update.

It sounds like "better" to us.

Charley Noble and JudyB

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:38 PM

Thanks for sharing the news. We care.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 09:12 PM

Thanks Jacqie for this good news. 2 AM this side of the pond and Hils a kip, so another candle lit by me then for a special man.
Love to you both Richard

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Cuilionn
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 09:25 PM

Prayer, candles, whispers and mumblings, funny walks, weird dances, and good Mardi Gras mojo... looks like it's all working, so far!

Blessings and Healing Rest to both of you, Jacqui & Kendall!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Severn
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 10:38 PM

Continued best wishes from here in Laurel. Great to get good news.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 10:59 PM

My Rog says be careful that doc doesn't get your voice mixed up with Julie Andrews'. T'would'nt do if they got switched!:-)

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 11:04 PM

Well, at least he'd be able to sing SOMETHING, even if it was "The hills are alive....".



A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: KT
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 11:36 PM

Great news, Jacqui! And a collective sigh of relief is heard 'round the world, followed by a great big Hooray! And loads of cyber hugs!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Nancy King
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 11:47 PM

So glad to hear it went well! Much love and healing thoughts coming from here!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: georgeward
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 11:54 PM

Thanks for letting us know Jacqui and SINS.
Sounds good from here.
-G

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 12:01 AM

"night, Kendall, Jacqui, and girls. Bunches of us surrounding you with care and love while all of us dream and sleep.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 12:39 AM

Best wishes for a speedy post-surgical recovery for Kendall, and well-deserved rest and jubilation for Jacqui,

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 01:20 AM

relieved sigh...

monotor the old fart 24/7 with professional wrestlers

might work better if it was lady mud wrestlers.....










hmmmmm... my first visit to the cellar! not so bad.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: karen k
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 01:43 AM

Such good news is most joyfully received. Kendall, do what the doc says and Jacqui take care of yourself and see that Kendall behaves. Even hospitals have cellars!! Seriously, my thoughts are with you for a speedy and complete recovery, once and for all!!!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 07:06 AM

We went to the ICU last evening and spent a few minutes with Kendall. He was tired and in some pain, mainly from the catheter, but they have given him a 'pain pump' to control that. He looked pretty good and insisted that the nurses knew about the Grammy nomination - he is SO proud of that. He has two lovely nurses, one of whom thinks that he is 'sweet'. Becca disabused her of that notion.

I've just been on the phone to ICU to check on his status.

I've been told that he is doing brilliantly - he got out of bed at 2.30am and sat in a chair for a couple of hours, they then walked hin around the ward and got him back to bed at about 5.30. They will be taking the catheter out this morning and, if he continues to do so well and there is a bed available, they will move him up to the ward later today.

More, once I've seen him this morning. I'm hoping that he will be able to use the laptop at some point, otherwise I'll print out the thread and take it in to him.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bobert
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 07:17 AM

Keep yer eye on that nurse, jacqui... She might try somethin' funny with the Capt'n when he's drugged up... Ya' never know... I heard of this dentist who did funny stuff on some of his patients while they was drugged up...

I got it... Take Kendall's harpoon down to ICU today and tell the nurse that it's yers and that you know how to use it... That oughtta work...

B~

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: CET
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 07:23 AM

Well, if you are taking the thread to Kendall, add my name to it. I wish him all the best, and he is often in my thougts, although I don't post much.


Edmund

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: bbc
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 07:39 AM

Jacqui,

Please give Kendall our best & let him know that he has been on our minds & hearts. Thank you for taking the time & care to keep us all informed.

Love to you both,

Barbara & Duane

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Leadfingers
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 08:01 AM

Glad to hear that things are progressing Jacqui ! I KNOW mom is looking forward to meeting him when you come over the pond later in the year !!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 08:11 AM

I agree with Tam. I will organize the Groupie Mud Wrestling Team and have them fitted out in time to deal with Kendall and any wayward nurses. "Sweet"? Jacqui, you mke damn sure his hospital gown is laced up the back. He's not wearing the leather jacket is he? Maybe we need to get Ratched over there to supervise things...

I love you, Kendall.
Mary

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 08:23 AM

So very pleased to see this heartening news, still sending positive thoughts for kendall's recovery.

Q: is his leather coat with him in the hospital??

Love & Hugs & runs for cover...
Hil x

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 08:39 AM

Hmmmm..... Black leather and a hospital bed.


Jacqui will take care of it.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 08:44 AM

Tom is at Mass General today meeting with the anesthesiologist for his surgery on Tuesday. He's hoping to get to see Kendall and Jacqui while he's there -- before he has to head back to North Station and the Downeaster home.

Linn

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Neil D
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 08:46 AM

We're holding you all in our thoughts and hope to keep hearing good news.
                                       Neil and Christina

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Hollowfox
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 08:49 AM

Yeah, Lynn, I hope the weather is kind to all of you in all of this. Up at 2:30 AM? Sounds like quite a party. Hi to all from snowy Ohio, Mary

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Steve the Canadian
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 09:15 AM

Hey look! I can laugh and cry at the same time!

Steve S

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 09:25 AM

We've just been in to check on Kendall - catheter's out and they are just waiting for a bed on the ward so that they can discharge him from ICU. He's looking well and has a sense of humour this morning. They are also going to be giving him something to eat this morning - he wrote NOT GRITS on his pad.

The girls are going back to Maine now and Elaine is coming in at about lunchtime. I'm going to pack a bag with the stuff he'll want in his room and go back and spend the day with him.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 10:00 AM

Sense of humor is good. Thanks jacqui. Out of the ICU in 24 hours is wonderful.
Mary

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Nancy King
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 10:05 AM

Sounds great! They wouldn't DARE try to feed him grits! Glad he's moving out of ICU -- bound to be more restful (though probably not by much) elsewhere. I hope Tom and Linn are able to get in to see him.

Keep mending, Kendall!

Love,
Nancy

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 10:07 AM

I take it he was a good boy and they deflated the catheter before yanking it out.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 10:13 AM

Keep healing, Kendall.

Love
Rhiannon and Mick

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 10:27 AM

Tom's solo on this trip; I'm home in Nottingham, Nancy. But I hope Tom can stop in and see Kendall & Jacqui before he has to get to North Station for the train home.

Linn

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 10:43 AM

So glad to hear the good news about Kendall. Give him love from the Shaws.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 10:50 AM

I can see him pushing an IV rack down the hall now, a glint in his eye, his black leather jacket swinging stylishly from his shoulders, and nothing at all below the waist, chasing the redheaded nurse who tried to get him to eat breakfast.

A candidate for the Mass General Patient Hall of Fame, I don't doubt.


A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 10:53 AM

Now picture him in the same condition but with the catheter in.
heh heh


I know.
CELLAR!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 10:54 AM

Glad to hear he's moving to a friendlier part of the hospital. Do the nurses know about his sense of humor, is that why the first batch is moving him along? ;-D

I agree about the grits! Why do they offer up such an awful food that many people in their right minds wouldn't touch in their healthiest of times? If you didn't grow up with grits, they don't suddenly become appealing when you're a captive audience in a hospital.

And if they give him oatmeal instead, make sure they use some salt (or it tastes as bad a grits.)

SRS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Ebbie
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 11:01 AM

My father, at 84, being paraded down the hall by two nurses with tubes and bags flying, told them that he's tired of being led around by his penis.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: olddude
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 11:01 AM

give the old fool a hug from me Jacqui, and if he doesn't come home soon I am going to find some Kenny G CD's to send him. Now if that doesn't make him want to get better and leave nothing will

Love you all
Dan

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 11:03 AM

I love grits. Discovered them in my 40s and love them with just a touch of salt, pepper and butter. So good with eggs. Did I mention that I love grits? Have them at home in the cupboard for Saturday breakfast.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Fortunato
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 11:09 AM

Great news. Wonderful to hear that the Cap'n is progressing well. I'm gratified to know he's sitting up and taking nourishment.

I am, however, disappointed to know that he's forgone the wondrous healing power of grits. It is a known fact that they possess mystic healing properties first noted by the Mayans.

Plus they taste really good. But then Kendall hasn't had Susette's grits.

All the best to Jacqui and my friend, Kendall, may he live a thousand years, for I'm sure there's a few mistakes he hasn't had the fun of making.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 11:13 AM

Thanks for the good news update, Jacqui! Give the captain a squeeze from Hunt and me!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: EBarnacle
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 11:13 AM

He doesn't need grits. He's got enough of his own.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 11:21 AM

I've got a recipe for grits souffle that's outa this world. Had it first in Williamsburg. Talk about something you wouldn't think would be good but is!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bill D
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 11:29 AM

Grits? North of the Mason-Dixon line? Can't be authentic...does the box say "Genuine Ersatz Grits Helper"?

Ah, well....tell him he has MY permission to use any grits they try to serve him as a gritty snowball. (and if he does, take pictures!)

I hope they treat him anywhere near the manner in which he would like to become accustomed....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 12:14 PM

I love grits too. But can't get them in the UK.

bum

So I have to get my Mom or daughter to send/bring me care packages. My 3 boxes of instant grits from Hilary's Christmas visit this year are dwindling fast.

I could have done without the image of any man in open hospital gown and black leather jacket. Enough to put me off me grits!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: catspaw49
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 12:51 PM

Sandy Paton told a great story about being down south, North Carolina as I recall, and stopping in a little diner for breakfast. He ordered eggs and bacon and toast but the waitress told him the grits weren't ready yet. Sandy explained he really didn't care much about grits anyhow and he'd be happy with just the eggs and bacon. The waitress still refused to serve him eggs without grits, it just wasn't done that way! So Sandy waited for the grits he really didn't want anyway to be served with his eggs.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: catspaw49
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 12:56 PM

BTW......My guess would be that "food" at this time is along the lines of consomme and Jello...............

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 01:16 PM

Gamble Rogers once claimed that his home town of Snipe's Ford, Florida had an "outsized number of rural alchemists. It's not what you're thinking - we have an inordinate number of people who spend their waking hours trying to figure out ways to bleach their used coffee grinds and sell 'em to tourists on the interstate for grits. Which goes a long way towards understanding why so many northerners don't give a hoot for Southern cooking."

Dan

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 01:33 PM

Kale in potlikker is good eatin' too.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 01:54 PM

Spaw... popsicles. Last time, I was told by a nurse, "No more today. NONE!"

Next visitor, I said, "Popsicle, but don't let anyone see you." She followed him! Twice!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 02:02 PM

Exactly how many popsicles had you had, gnu? Kendall has to watch his sugar.
Auntie SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 02:19 PM

Best drink I ever had was ice water and then cold Coke right after I had shoulder surgery last July. Of course, I'd also had two shots of morphine and a codeine pill.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: MikeL2
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 02:20 PM

Hi

Grits ?? Grits????.... You eat them ???

Over here in England we throw them on icy roads....lol

Cheers

MikeL2

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: frogprince
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 02:26 PM

At the risk of being just a little serious, popsicles are readily available sugar free; they're still cold and wet, and I doubt if many people would notice the difference.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 02:52 PM

Just caught up with the new thread and would like to be added to the list of well-wishers!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 02:56 PM

Mike L2, you may confusing grits with Grapenuts.

Dan

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 03:07 PM

SINS.... Rocky brought me at least four before Ian arrived. Ian brought me at least that... more I think.

It was double hard to get by the nurse as they had put me in a room across from the nursing station for "close observation." Apparently, I was bleeding a lot. The room had three beds and a desk. A lot of the time, there was a nurse directly across from me.

Man... was she ever good lookin. About 40. If I hadn't been in such pain and looped on drugs, I'd have been embarassed.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 03:23 PM

Any updates from Jacqui? Kendall fit to compute?

gnu, I think she was flirting with you. And you were too doped to know it. Happens a lot.
SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 03:29 PM

Flirting? With me? Hahahahaaa.

Then again... I AM an engineer and we all know how enamoured women are over engineers. Almost as much as over librarians. They are the epeetomy of sex appeal.

YO... K! When you read this thread, that doesn't apply to you. Unless Rapaire gets a cool leather jacket too.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: EBarnacle
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 03:33 PM

When I was hospitalized for an extended stay [pneumonia] in the Winter of '95/96, I found that a little lemon squeezed into the water made it more palatable.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 03:55 PM

More good news. Jacqui called. Kendall had oat meal and scrambled eggs for breakfast and mac and cheese for lunch. Not much but he did eat. He can't have liquids yet so no scotch but he can have Jell-O shots. (I made that up.)

He is a tired boy. Coughing is a bitch. He walks a bit. And sits in a chair for a while - in other words he's fighting to get well. He is also flirting with the nurses and we have at least four new Groupies to initiate.

There is a picture soon to be posted.

All good news.
SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: wysiwyg
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 04:39 PM

Txgivings.

~S~

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 04:46 PM

sniff

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 06:40 PM

Fabulous news - love from SP - Kendall - the mayor says GET WELL and you know he is all powerful.....!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 06:43 PM

For SURE you doan wanna mess wid Da MAYOR, Skipper...


A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 06:55 PM

Trust me - as someone who has been married to the mayor for 32 years (well he wasn't Mayor for 32 two years but there you go....) he does NOT want to mess with the mayor!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 07:29 PM

all good news

sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Charley Noble
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 08:00 PM

Keep it coming!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 08:04 PM

An optimist says the glass is half full.
A pessimist says the glass is half empty.
An engineer says that you should used the wrong sized container.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: catspaw49
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 09:03 PM

I like....

An Optimist believes this may be the best of all possible worlds; the Pessimist is sure of it.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: karen k
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 09:56 PM

Hey Jacqui, is there an address to send cards and assorted goodies to?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 12:33 AM

We'll know he's really on the mend when he gets good and grouchy again.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SussexCarole
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 04:43 AM

Wonderful news! Our love to you both
Carole & Andrew xx

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 04:47 AM

There is a Huge smile on my face, so good to hear that kendall's eating & pottering. Look after yourself Jacqui, we need you fit & well too, you must be exhausted!
Love & Hugs xx

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 07:21 AM

Didn't put anything up last night - I was a bit tired when I got back to the hotel.

We had a bit of a setback yesterday - Kendall is finding it very difficult to swallow anything, probably as a result of the swelling in the area. They tried him on red jello yesterday afternoon but even that was difficult. The breathing tube in his neck needs to be syphoned out regularly, to remove the crap remaining from the operation - I am not going into details here - and, after the jello, this stuff, according to Nurse Ratched (yes, we have one) had too much of a pinkish hue to be blood, which is expected, and she thought that there may be some jello getting into the wrong place.

Green jello was requested to see if that showed up, up yellow arrived - not much help. The resident was called and we were told that he wanted to start feeding Kendall via tube, which did not make the poor guy at all happy. When the resident got there this was discussed and put on hold until today, when they will do a barium swallow to see exactly what is going on down there.

So, he's still in ICU, as it is taking longer for the syphoning process to ease up and we have to wait to see what else is going on. The good news is that he has a delightful student nurse for basically one to one care and there is flirting going on there, I think both ways. She has made the stay in ICU much more bearable.

I'm off to the hospital in a few minutes, to be there when the resident does his rounds. We think that Dr Z may be in today.

More to follow.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 07:37 AM

Up and doing! Great news!
lots of love!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 07:39 AM

Thank you, Jacqui. Kendall, don't make me drive down there with blueberry jello! Mwahahaha.

love,

maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 07:42 AM

Thinking of you, both. How lucky he is to have you : )

Dani

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 07:43 AM

Well, I guess if he is flirting things are still good.

I personally think that the CEO of every tobacco company should be required to experience a feeding tube, a barium swallow and 10 weeks of intense chemo just to keep them in the loop.


What kind of a hospital doesn't have green Jell-O? I thought that was standard.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Carol
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 08:06 AM

From reading these threads, I can tell that Ken's sense of humor remains intact and that will keep him on the road to recovery. Please tell him, Jacqui, that his favorite redhead is having difficulty envisioning some of these descriptions of him in hospital garb. Also, remind him to keep his hands to himself and to stop pinching every butt that he sees! Those nurses are enthralled by his celebrity status and I'm sure they will want their picture taken with him!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Bob S
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 08:45 AM

Great to hear that Kendall is up and taking nourishment. We are all
happy that his surgery went well and we are sending him all the best
for a quick recovery.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 08:58 AM

nothing to eat since Monday dinner,no sleep since then, woke at5 am for meds and the trash collector with a cart that needs greasing.

Why do they post QUIET signs outside hospitals? There is more noise inside.

I HAVE ONE NURSE Who insists on helping me pee! (Not the pretty one)

Anyway, I was very discouraged this am, but it's hard to be down when I'm surrounded with love.Keep it coming from out there in cyberspace too. Love on all of you.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 09:17 AM

Good to hear from you, Captain! That must be the Nurse Ratched jacqui mentioned. Shall I organize the Groupies to straighten her out? The nerve of her touching your naughty bits! I'm surprised you haven't turned quickly and sprayed her down.

Not sure why but Day 3 is always a crappy day after surgery. Tomorrow will be better.

Your puppy misses you and Jacqui. He perks up his ears when I mention you two. See you Saturday.
Mary

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 09:20 AM

Plenty of love from this old hillbilly gal, comin' right at you!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 09:27 AM

Hi there, Kendall. You made my day posting so soon! Thank you.

maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Midchuck
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 10:00 AM

Kendall, you got more balls than Spaulding.

Raise hell.

Peter

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: artbrooks
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 10:01 AM

Good to hear from you in person. Tell Nurse Ratched that you want the student nurse's assistance instead...tell her "she makes it longer and it's easier that way". That should get you something, anyway.

Keep getting better.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Jennifer (Knitpick)
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 10:08 AM

Kendell & Jacqui -- sending much love and healing thoughts your way! Glad you have a pretty-young-thing who knows how to flirt with you Capt! Are you wearing "the" leather jacket? Or is just your usual wonderful charm that's got her?

Hang in there! Know we all love you, are Grammy nominated star! Hope to see you soon!

love jennifer (& bob) in dc area!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 10:12 AM

I don't know, art. On another thread Kendall says they are giving him medicine to make the swelling go down...go figure.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 10:23 AM

I shan't make the obvious retort about his hats. I was raised up not to do mean things to sick people, unless they were my brothers and then I could syrup of ipecac in their gruel and stuff like that.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 11:17 AM

Right back at ya Kendall.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 11:26 AM

Interesting that the color of the jello is being used as a diagnostic tool.

Was Tom able to stop by and say hello yesterday?

SRS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Ebbie, housesitting
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 11:28 AM

Good Morning, Captain! Good Morning, ummm ummm This will be a good day.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 11:53 AM

Get back on deck, Cap'n! We're takin' a mighty blow: all the harpoons are shivered and the timbers are shaped, the hammocks have been used to replace the ripped skys'l and the head is clogged and overflowing onto the poop deck!

And the anchor's weighed -- it's pretty darned heavy, I kin barely lift it and hold it out at arms length with the little pinkie of my left hand.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 01:36 PM

Kendall

Know what happens when you show any signs of being morose?

Nurse Ratched come give you a spanking.

 
                 /¬¬¬¬\
                ,¬¬¬¬¬¬,
                S   @@ S
               SS(   > )SS
               SS`(  = )`SS
                 .-)  (-.
                / /\  /\ \  |||||
               / (_ \/ _) \/   @@
       .-._    \ \)____(__|c   _\
        \__)  //)|\\    (  \ _( 
       .-._\ //   __\____\ \/_ __
        \__)\/   /) ) ) ) \___(__\
         \ \/  /` / | / |
          \  /`   | | | |
           `'     \ | \ |
             jgs  (\\ (\\
                  Y\_\Y\_\

That should perk you up.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 01:49 PM

Oh my!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Carly
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 01:52 PM

Kendall, if the hospital kitchen cannot get its jello act together, ask them for chocolate mousse instead-the color should do, and it tastes much better! Seriously, we are all glad to hear from you, and if love will do the trick, you will be home before you know it.
Adding my bit of love to the bundle, Carly

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 03:31 PM

"The resident was called and we were told that he wanted to start feeding Kendall via tube, which did not make the poor guy at all happy. When the resident got there this was discussed and put on hold until today, when they will do a barium swallow to see exactly what is going on down there."

Just heard from Kendall and he failed the barium test. He is getting a feeding tube.

Circle the wagons, guys. Lots of support and humor needed.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 04:30 PM

support -0 easy!

humour? well, I suppose I could tell you My Joke

What sits on the bottom of the ocean & shakes?



































ans.      A nervous wreck!









well, I did learn it from the Children's pages of a newspaper decades ago!


love & hugs from sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 04:33 PM

Well, at least he can't complain if they give him grits. I hope this is a temporary setback and - if you'll excuse the expression - a pain in the neck that will be over with and forgotten before long.

Warmly,
Dan

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 05:22 PM

He has access to a PC, obviously. I sent some CLEAN jokes earlier. So, the only point of posting them here would be for others... what the heck... brb...

A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly,
"I know what the Bible means!"
His father smiled and replied,
"What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means?
The son replied, "I do know!"
"Okay," said his father. "What does the Bible mean?"
"That's easy, Daddy..." the young boy replied excitedly,"

It stands for:
'Basic Information Before Leaving Earth.'

=======

There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible
to her brother in another part of the country.
"Is there anything breakable in here?"
asked the postal clerk.
"Only the Ten Commandments."
answered the lady.

========

"Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world.
There are those who wake up in the morning and say,
"Good morning, Lord,"
and there are those who wake up in the morning and say,
"Good Lord, it's morning."

========

A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city
because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter.
Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read:
"I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here,
I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses."

When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer,
along with this note:
"I've circled this block for 10 years.
If I don't give you a ticket, I'll lose my job.
Lead us not into temptation."

========

There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday
and announced to his congregation:
"I have good news and bad news.
The good news is, we have enough money
to pay for our new building program.
The bad news is, it's still out there in your pockets."

========

While driving in Pennsylvania,
a family caught up to an Amish carriage.
The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor,
because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign...
"Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass.
Caution: Do not step in exhaust."

========

A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question,
"Boys and girls, what do we know about God?"
A hand shot up in the air.
"He is an artist!"
said the kindergarten boy.
"Really? How do you know?"
the teacher asked.
"You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven... "

========

A minister waited in line to have his car filled
with gas just before a long holiday weekend.
The attendant worked quickly,
but there were many cars ahead of him.
Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump.
"Reverend," said the young man, "I'm so sorry about the delay.
It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip."
The minister chuckled, "I know what you mean. It's the same in my business."

========

People want:
the front of the bus,
the back of the church,
and the center of attention.

========

Sunday after church,
a Mom asked her very young daughter
what the lesson was about.
The daughter answered,
"Don't be scared, you'll get your quilt."

Needless to say, the Mom was perplexed.
Later in the day, the pastor stopped by for tea
and the Mom asked him what that
morning's Sunday school lesson was about.
He said "Be not afraid, thy comforter is coming."

========

The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how
he was going to ask the congregation to come up with more money
than they were expecting for repairs to the church building.
Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist
was sick and a substitute had been brought in at the last minute.

The substitute wanted to know what to play.
"Here's a copy of the service,"
he said impatiently.

"But, you'll have to think of something to play
after I make the announcement about the finances."

During the service, the minister paused and said,
"Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty;
the roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected
and we need $4,000 more.
Any of you who can pledge $100 or more, please stand up."

At that moment, the substitute organist played
"The Star Spangled Banner."

And that is how the substitute became the regular organist!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 05:30 PM

As for the filthy jokes that are sent to my in box on a daily basis, and you know who you are, I wouldn't send them to Kendall as I know he would take affront to such. Such language and supposed humour is far beneath him.

But not me. >;-)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 05:35 PM

Ach, Kendall. Sorry to hear this, but if the feeding tube aids the healing and gets you better faster, it is worth it. I'm just glad they figured out there is problem sooner rather than later.

Love,

Janie

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 05:38 PM

Didja hear the one about the cabin boy, the Second Mate, and the female walrus?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 05:55 PM

I heard it with a male walrus. Tusk tusk!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 07:39 PM

It was actually a narwhal.

See, this mermaid walks into a bar....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Lorraine
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 08:05 PM

Lots of love and hope from me. Hugs and long distant pets.
Love,
~Lorraine

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 08:45 PM

What is the point of all of these jokes if they're going to put in a feeding tube? No way anyone is going to have him snorting red or green jello OR chocolate pudding out his nose with a tube.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Ebbie
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 08:57 PM

Hey, stop it with all this jello talk- olddude is bound to stop by any moment. :)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 09:36 PM

Kendall, at least you won't have to ask "what's for dinner?"*bg*

Tender hugs and lotsa love from Colorado.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 09:42 PM

Pureed steak, pureed lobster, pureed peas, pureed jello, pureed apple pie, pureed single malt....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: artbrooks
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 09:43 PM

Hey - what's the squid gonna do if Kendall gets all the jello?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 10:54 PM

Pureed squid....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: KT
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 11:22 PM

Take heart, my friend.
There.
That's more becoming of a lady than what I said when I read the latest.

Seriously, keep in mind that tube is only temporary, and you'll get through this. You're pretty damn tough. When it gets too rough, think of all those who are holding you in heart and mind.   Jacqui, take good care of you, too.   KT

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Genie
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 11:38 PM

Oh, my, Virginia Tam! Soft-core porn smileys? What's this internet coming to!?

And, geez, Kendall, how can you cram for your barium test if you can't eat real food?

Thanks for keeping us updated, Jacquie and Sins.

Kendall, it was such a thrill to see you post again.   Then the setback - not the news we were hoping for.   But do listen to Dr. Spaw, both of youse, and feel all the love and humor and positive energy we're all sending your way.


Kendall, once you get that damned feeding tube out, be sure to tell the hospital staff that if they don't feed him proper, they can KISS your grits!

The next time they let you pee proper, make sure you demand a nurse pretty enough to "make it longer and easier, like Uncle Art says.

Finally, when they get you up walking around in the halls, be sure not to completely tie your hospital gown in the back.   If they ask why, just tell them that you've always wanted to be in the "Peekaboo ICU."

Genie

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 05:56 AM

Good morning, Kendall.

Audre Lorde:

    "When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid."

Louis Pasteur:

    "Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal: my strength lies solely in my tenacity."

Robert Frost:

    "The best way out is always through."

maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: bbc
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 06:38 AM

Nice to see you posting on your own behalf, Kendall. Wishing you smooth sailing from here on in!

Barbara

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 10:40 AM

Still trying to figure out how a hospital could be out of green Jell-O.
Refresh

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: ranger1
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 10:49 AM

Kendall, think of it this way - with a feeding tube you can't taste how bad the hospital food really is!

Hugs from me!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 11:07 AM

Hmmm like KT I'm not sure this thread is meant for those who deem themselves "Ladies" ..... but that probably means those of us posting belong here.

Captain keep on keepin' on .... and don't hold all your frustration in your back.


tink

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 11:11 AM

Don't worry none, Tink--you are in the company of folks who understand and even encourage your least ladylike impulses...



A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 11:12 AM

Just think of all the wear and tear on your teeth that you're saving!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bill D
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 11:45 AM

This morning, I dreamed of visiting Kendall at the hospital, and finding him out of bed & dressed. Then he sang to me....in a slightly higher range than 'normal'....but very clear and sweet.

I'm sure this must be some sort of omen! I'll leave it to the dream interpreters to figger out just what.

Nevertheless, it felt good.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 11:54 AM

I believe, Bill.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Becca72
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 12:22 PM

Bill,
Was he wearin' the leather jacket? If so I think it means you are now head groupie... :-)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 12:31 PM

HARUMPH!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bill D
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 12:32 PM

Nawwwww...no jacket. (I refuse to dream of stuff which take attention away from ME!) But he did have a hat on...and jeans and some sort of flannel shirt, I think.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 12:38 PM

Watch out, BillD, you might become our Resident Seer.:-) Nice dream, though, and, like Sins, I believe.

G'morning, Kendall.

Has anyone come up with an addy, yet? To send things to him in hospital?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Becca72
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 12:54 PM

Kat,
As of last night he was still in Surgical ICU. I wouldn't think he could receive anything until he is assigned a room....though I don't know that for sure.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 01:24 PM

Ah, thanks, Becca. I forgot.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 02:12 PM

Bad day yesterday. He hadn't been able to sleep overnight and they would not give anything to help as he was still expectorating copiously through the tracheal tube and they were concerned that he could choke in his sleep.

Following the jello episode it was decided that Kendall had to have a barium swallow test, which didn't happen until 1.00pm. a couple of hours later Dr Z and his resident were here and put in a nasal feeding tube - a very unpleasant experience for Kendall. He then had to have an x-ray to make sure that it was in place, but the first one, taken sitting in a chair, didn't give a definitive answer, and we had to wait until 8.00pm for them to put him into bed to take another x-ray. In the meantime he was getting more and more frustrated at being connected to so may wires and tubes, the nasal feeding tube was painful, until they anchored it more securely, and he was so tired but could not get any meaningful rest, with all the noise and action going on in ICU.

I phoned at about 10.00pm and was told that the tube was in place and that they were just administering his sleep medicine.   

When I got here this morning he looked much better, more rested and brighter. He had slept until 3.30am, when someone came into the room, but had got some good sleep.

He's on the feeding tube - about 100 calories an hour, which they will be increasing. They are also putting pain meds through there, which means one less attachment to bother about. We went for a walk around the unit, unaccompanied, and did four laps of the area, much to the amusement of the staff, who rarely see their patients quite so animated!

He is now able to deal with the trach tube himself, which is a real move forward.

We are told that there may be a bed available today - he resident is really pushing for Kendall to get on to the ward, where it will be quieter and where he will only be attached to the breathing tube and the feeding tube. Right now, even just to pee, he needs to have all the tubes removed and then replaced.

He's still feeling rather down about the whole thing. His favourite nurse isn't in today, which hasn't helped and he really just wants to be home.

Right now he's dozing while I write this - I think that the pain meds may be helping with that.

Once we get onto a ward I'll give an address for cards. Right now we think we know where we are going to be but I'd rather make sure.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 02:20 PM

Thanks jac. Keep the faith both.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 02:26 PM

Oh, you dear ones- what an ordeal! Holding you in love...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Jed Marum - sans cookie
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 02:29 PM

God Bless You, Kendall - and Jacqui too. Thanks so much for keeping us up-to-date. Tell Kendall I am playing his recordings over and over to keep myself amused and to help with healing!

Not sure if that helps him - but I know it helps me!

;-)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 02:30 PM

How does Kendall feel about BillD as Head Groupie?












WE ARE NOT AMUSED!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bill D
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 02:36 PM

*grin*...neither is Bill. Besides, I couldn't get near him for the crowd.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 02:36 PM

Hope he is in a room by now, and getting some rest and quiet.

Hugs to you both.

Janie

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: MMario
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 02:42 PM

Jacdqui - thanks for keeping us so well imformed. I can sympathize with Kendall.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 02:45 PM

Right now he's dozing in the chair, head resting on one of my balled up shawls. I think the pain meds are kicking in and have a sedative effect.

Whatever, it's good to see him relaxed.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,euclidh
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 02:54 PM

Thank goodness he has an advocate in any hospital these days. Together you will need peace and quiet. If only we were closer together.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 03:08 PM

BIG GENTLE HUGS from us both!!!!
love, Carol and Gerry Taylor

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: ClaireBear
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 03:13 PM

Oh dear Jacqui, let's hope that was just a brief rough patch and the rest will be smooth sailing in bright water. Love to you both.

Claire

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 03:25 PM

The storm to weather is the one that's gonna brew up when he's out and about...in Maine.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 03:45 PM

It's so hard to hear about how much a friend has to suffer. Hopefully this mudcat thread will show him we're waiting and watching and hoping he gets through it all soon and well. Love and support to you both.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Steve the Canadian
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 03:54 PM

I salute the Captain and his mate.

Steve S

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Tim Joy
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 04:09 PM

Its been a long road Cap, but you got to see it through. My thoughts are with you and get well soon.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 04:16 PM

Jacqui, if only half of the healing "vibes" in that shawl make it through the thick skull he'll be moving in the right direction in no time.    Sending out patience and soothing solace to go with the determined forward motion you both do so well....

Love to ya both

tinker

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Steve Bunker
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 04:34 PM

Sorry to hear your laid up, old salt. Sharon and I are thinking of you. Hope you give those docs and nurses a hard time while you're there. They need the practice, and you can use the entertainment.

Steve Bunker

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 04:46 PM

Steve,
Why don't you and Singapore pay Kendall a visit? That should stir things up a bit. Bring a harpoon too.
Good to see you here, Captain.
Mary

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 04:58 PM

.Needles to the right of me, catheters to the left, into the valley of pain stumbles the old used up Captain.
Nah, yea though I walk trough the valley of pain I shall fear no nurses, 'cause I'm the meanest F****r in the valley.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: ranger1
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 06:35 PM

ROFLMAO! Damn, Cap'n, good thing I hadn't just taken a swig of my tea just then!

Kathy says they're just not shooting you full of the good stuff and sends her best.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: LilyFestre
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 06:45 PM

Kendall,

   I'm thinking about you and Jacqui daily. Here's to a quiet room, a decent nurse and some SLEEP.

((((((((((((((((((Love and prayers)))))))))))))

Michelle

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tig
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 06:48 PM

First time I've been on here for a while. Glad the news is good.

Lots of love and hugs for all of you
(((((((((((((((((XXXXXXXXXXXX))))))))))))))))

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: bbc
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 07:01 PM

Sorry to hear that the present path is a bumpy one. Hopes it smooths out real soon!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 07:09 PM

I wish I could be there to visit with you, buddy.

Mean? I can lick my weight in wildcats. I can shove butter up a wildcat's asshole withOUT a hot poker. It's all in how you stroke the pussy. Errr, stoke the pussy?

You ain't mean... yer tough... tough as nails.

Every time you post, I get a jolt of energy and hope.

Thanks.

garygnu

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Judy
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 07:13 PM

Hopefully each day will help you heal and bring you closer to recovery. It's difficult to hear of someone you care about in pain. Chin up old boy!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Micca
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 07:54 PM

kendall, a few(many) years ago a coupla mates of mine who were techs in the Pre-med training field(and therefore had access to real med type stuff) filled one of those saline IV bags with Guiness and hung it on his IV stand while he was asleep, at visiting time there was Much consternation, and a minor flap among Medical staff when it was noticed, It was complete with a head and a tube taped to his arm,(No needle tho') I think he was dissapointedit wasn't attached!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 08:34 PM

Used up? Used uppppppp????? Keep that up and I'll let BillD be Head Groupie. Won't you look silly with him carrying your banjo.
USED UP INDEED!


Feel better, sweetie.
SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Ebbie
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 08:46 PM

That was my thought, too, Sins. "Used up' and Kendall don't travel well in the same sentence.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 09:11 PM

Aw, the poor used up old fa...man.... Nobody loves him, everybody hates him, and worms could slide zip down his feeding tube. Lots of protein in worms. Probably be good for the used up old fu...man. And in the mean time, the poor old ship is tossin' about and the riggin' is all tore.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Dave & Molly
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 10:15 PM

Jacqui.........I figure about tomorrow you should find the ugliest fattest REPUBLICAN nurse on the ward. Bring her in to see him. That should crank his arse up for awhile.
Wishing you both the best for a speedy recovery. We are pulling for you and hoping this is the last of the speed bumps for EVER!

We love you both dearly.....Dave & Molly McDonald

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,ClaireC
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 10:36 PM

Good to see you posting, Kendall! Get well.

I'm amused that the automatic ads at the bottom of the page on this thread are advertising "Lubricated Male Catheters".

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Judy Cook
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 11:07 PM

Sending good thoughts to you both.

Just got back from doing a Lincoln Program for a Master Docents Workshop. I wore the Civil War pattern shawl that Jacqui made. Many compliments.

...and yes, Kendal, I was wearing the dress and the rest of the costume as well. what were you thinking?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 19 Feb 10 - 11:29 PM

Hoping for a good night's sleep for you tonight, Kendall.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Chris Richo
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 12:14 AM

Kendall,
I'm a friend and co-worker of Elaine. She is one of a kind and has kept me posted on your condition. From what I've heard and read about you it seems obvious from the lives you've touched that you are loved by many and no doubt respected by all. An enviable accomplishment that not many men can truly brag about. I'm sorry that I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you yet and to hear about the hell your going through. I wish you well and look forward to the day when we can meet so that you can regale me with that dry wit you seem to be famous for. Until then, show'em that they can't keep a good man down!
Take care-
Chris

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Nancy King
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 12:32 AM

Hang in there, Kendall! You too, Jacqui!

Love to both of you,
Nancy

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 06:10 AM

DAVE, what a surprise, welcome to the bug house. Don't tread on the democrats, they bite!
Dave is a dear friend from Maine. He's a bit cranky, but he means well.

They have a bed in the proper room for me so I'll get out of this bowling alley today.

Duncan, thanks for posting that web site for your Dad. Damn, do I miss that guy.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 06:18 AM

Good morning, Kendall.

maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Judy Stengel
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 07:00 AM

Good morning Kendall. Hope you get to move out today and things will start to smooth out for you. Glad to see you're up to posting and I'll keep my eye on you. And Jacqui, Kendall is so very lucky to have you!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 09:09 AM

I 'm now in regular care with a proper bathroom and only two hookups. I can now disconnect everything my self to go pee. No more nurses helping me there!

Dr. Zeitels assistant surgeon says I may be able to go home by Monday or TUESDAY. Can't come too soon.I'm hungry as hell and I need sleep above all.
The staff here are wonderful, no wonder it is so popular as to be rated one of the very best in America.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 09:13 AM

Kendall: As they say in dog obedience school, "Heal!" Going home is always good. And you have a good home to go home to. I'm very thankful for that. Thank God you have someone loving to look out for you.

Jerry

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: KT
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 09:17 AM

YAAAAAYY!!   Good to hear from you, Cap'n! And sounding better all the time! Get lots of rest and speedy healing to you!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 09:18 AM

Yeah for the new room. Yeah, for the decrease in hook-ups. Yeah for a proposed date home. The news is definitely blue skies and fair winds....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: KathWestra
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 09:48 AM

Loads of love coming your way from me and all your other Silver Spring buddies. We're pulling for you!
xoxoxoxo Kathy

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: ranger1
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 10:03 AM

Good morning, Kendall! Glad you got a regular room at last.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 10:07 AM

HANG IN THERE BROTHER

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,scuttlebob (zentz)
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 10:23 AM

Dear Kendall, In the words of Our friend, the 'Good Doctor'...
"Dear Boy, if you're reading this, you're far, far better than you were when you couldn't!   Thought you might enjoy a bit O lite readin' 'bout now! Glad you're on the mend!

Sea Chill   (Arthur Guiterman)    (News item, ca 1928:)
"When Mrs. John Masefield and her husband, the author of "Imust go down to the seas again", arrived here on a liner, she saidto a reporter, "It was too uppy-downy, and Mr. Masefield was ill.")

I must go down to the seas again,
where the billows romp and reel,
And all I ask is a large ship that rides on an even keel,
And a mild breeze and a broad deck
with a slight list to leeward,
And a clean chair in a snug nook
and a nice, kind, steward.

I must go down to the seas again,
the sport of wind and tide,
As the gray wave and the green wave
play leap-frog over the side.
And all I want is a glassy calm with a bone-dry scupper,
A good book and a warm rug and a light, plain supper.

I must go down to the seas again,
though there I'm a total loss
And can't say which is worse, the pitch,
the plunge, the roll, the toss.
But all I ask is a safe retreat in a bar well tended,
And a soft berth and a smooth course
'till the long trip's ended.

Peace, Love, Rest, and so much Friendship,
to both you and Jacqui-...quite a team you you be!
Bob Z

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 11:25 AM

Good. Now you can start repairing the sails and scuppering the fo'casle and all that other nautical stuff.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Judy Cook
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 11:26 AM

Glad to hear Kendal is progressing well and will soon be home.

Fun poem after Masefield Mr. Z.

xx

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 11:34 AM

Regular Room? Zounds! seems pretty boring and not appropriate at all. We all pretty irregular here and I think

THIS ROOM

suits any mudcatter. Reason being it is so irregular that one would want to get well quick just to be free of it.

Incentive don't cha know.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 11:49 AM

Bob, that Masefield parody was brill!!!


Kendall, keep that healing machinery running full tilt. You have fans, ya know. Can't disappoint 'em.


A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 12:00 PM

Uh oh. That last post from Kendall sounded downright cheery. Quick - call the doctor - he's obviously febrile, poor thing!

Dan

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 12:04 PM

I'm glad you're into a regular room. Does that mean you'll get a regular night's sleep?

I slept on several convertible pieces of hospital room furniture when Moonglow was in the hospital a couple of times back in her freshman year of college. If Jacqui is sleeping on something similar I think she'll be even more ready to head home on Tuesday than you are!

Take care, both of you!

SRS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 12:10 PM

He's better now he's on the ward, but still very tired and has discomfort from the feeding tube, which makes him feel very unsocial.

We're keeping visitors to a minimum as he's tiring very easily and I'll let you know if that changes. For now he needs peace and quiet and to be able to rest as much as possible to heal.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: catspaw49
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 02:41 PM

I'm glad he's on a FLOOR now as things are a lot easier there to say the least. Sleep is exactly what is needed and asking for something for pain or sleep is not cheating or drug seeking. There are no points awarded for "toughing it out" unless they are for stupidity.

Get all the rest you can now and then get more at home. Its the best way to go. And follow the Doc's orders whatever they are regarding speaking, diet, or taking a crap. Bitch, piss, and moan, but DO IT!!!

BTW.....The reason Bill didn't want to feel the leather coat is that he feels something leather of his own...................

We all love you Kendall..............I have no idea why.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 04:09 PM

A good reason for keeping visitors to a minimum--if he's feeling anti-social he's likely to decapitate them by twos and threes, and he's not interested in getting a head.


A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 05:47 PM

Shhhhh! HOSPITAL ZONE - Quiet Please!

That's alright now, dear, just close your eyes and rest...remember the old Sominex ads? Just sing it gently in your mind...

Take sleeping/pain meds t'night and sleep
Safe and restful sleep, sleep, sleep...

if that doesn't work, count herring!

You, too, Lady Jacqui!:-)

luvykat

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 06:00 PM

Lovely to hear from both of you- and glad the captain is in a regular room. Long may he snooze tonight! I've had a busy day with lots of visitors, but have had you in my thoughts. Keep taking care- we're all pulling for a Monday release!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 06:02 PM

May you both rest well tonight.

Love,

maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 06:10 PM

Very good news, Kendall. Is that proposed home date a bunch earlier than what they had originally predicted, or did I misread something earlier. I was thinking they were going to keep you two weeks. If so, , a possible release date of early next week sounds very, very good!

Thinking of you (and you, Jacqui.) Don't both of you get worn down to nubbins!

Love,

Janie

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 06:24 PM

Janie, it's a good deal earlier. He was told originally to plan on 10-14 days at least and Tuesday would make it 7 days... :-) My sister, BIL and I are going for a visit tomorrow and that will hopefully be the last trip to Boston.
Love you, Dad. Get some sleep tonight.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 06:25 PM

Oops...Kendall is not talking to himself...this is Becca on Dad's machine. :-)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: ranger1
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 06:42 PM

Well, I did wonder why he was telling Dad to get some rest...

I know, CELLAR!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 07:07 PM

Becca, that admonishment re: "nubbins" applies to you and the rest of the Morse clan also!

Kendall is in good hands, surrounded as he is by all you Morse women. If ever he doesn't seem to know that - say the word - this ol' hillbilly woman will whomp him up the side of the head to knock some sense into him. ('cept I expect ya'll will beat me to it:>)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 07:27 PM

Oh, I am sure he knows... enough about that.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 07:43 PM

That he does, gnu.   That he does.

One of his many virtues.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 07:46 PM

Molly & I had some good pickin last nite & again this morming here at the BG festival in Palatka, Florida. We were both bitchin & whining a few minutes ago about "my back hurts" (from standing playing the bas for 4 hours). "My leg is cramping" & (can't even walk to the stage). THEN I THOUGHT! Kendall probably would love to switch places with either one of us. That was the end of the bitchin.
Sounds like progress is being made and it probably seems slow at this point. But we WILL see you in Skowhegan soon & get in some target practice. All our best to you both. We love you.

Dave & Molly.    BTW I AM NOT CRANKY!!!!!!!!!!!! well maybe a bit.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: bbc
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 10:10 PM

Good news, folks! Glad to hear it!

Barbara

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 11:21 PM

Running through this and similar threads about Kendall, one thing has become clear: there is lots more here than there seems to be. I suspect either the Knights Templar or the Knights of Pythias. I'm going to write a book about it and entitle it "The Morse Code."

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 06:32 AM

hehehe


This day started off with a surprise; from constipation to diarrhea.Poor Johnnie, I hardly knew ye.
I had a problem breathing for a while, the canister in my throat was seriously plugged and I was desperate for air. These people sure know how to treat broken antiques though.
They know I'm a writer, so maybe that's why they cater to me? I know I'm writing like I think, broken sentences, it's the dope I guess.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 06:55 AM

Hope you are getting more and esp'y not any more scares!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: ranger1
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 07:13 AM

So tempted...but no, I'm going to behave.

Feel better soon, Cap'n.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 07:25 AM

Why ? no one else does.

At times such as these I have to think what my life would be like laying here with no one who gives a shit if I live or die. Without friends and family it would be hell on earth for sure. The physical rain aloe is enough to make anyone wonder if it's worth it; then mix in the loneliness... shit man, no one was ever luckier than I am.
it's the oxycodone kicking in again.

Now, how to get snot off a keyboard...   CLEANUP IN ISLE ONE

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 07:37 AM

eeewww!

Mornin' Captain.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 08:17 AM

G'day mate. A fine day in Palatka. Molly & I are getting ready to head over to Waldo. Bout 40 miles.
Snot on the keyboard eh? Dry or still wet. ummmmm forget it I don't want to know. YUK!!       See ya.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 08:17 AM

Good Morn' Capt'n.... Even the ads add a bit of a surreal tone. "Wide variety high quality Kendall healthcare buy online !"

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 10:03 AM

I spent a little time with the Captain yesterday - delivered a few necessities - and got Jacqui out for lunch. Seems to me I remember a perky nurse pumping in huge amounts of a protein mix. Not surprised it hit bottom with a thud. Three days of almost nothing and then two hours of the equivalent of a pepperoni pizza will do it.

Have to admit Kendall, when I walked into your room I was braced for the worst and determined not to let it show on my face. Instead there was my old friend looking healthy and acting sassy. You are an amazing man.

You probably feel as if you have been hit by a truck but you don't look it. Jacqui looks more tired than you. Maybe it's those sassy nurses.

Folks, he has one who matches him quip for quip. Re: his breathing mask - "I know you like it from behind.". She is a gem. He is all blue eyes and dimples when she's around.

But he does tire easily. And with all the holes and tubes and lack of privacy re: bodily functions, it can't be easy for our Mainer to have company. Check with Jacqui before you make any surprise visits.
It is all about Kendall right now and like me you will be asked to vacate the premises on demand.
SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 10:27 AM

Thanks Mary - Kendall will be getting a number of visitors today - his family are coming in en masse, including his grandson. He gets tired very fast and I will be checking to make sure that he doesn't get over tired. So, right now, no visitors unless I've said OK, please.

He's probably going to be going through a barium swallow tomorrow - the last one left him feeling very much under the weather and just wanting to rest - not a pleasant experience.

Saying that, he's in good spirits this morning and looking better every day. He is recovering amazingly well and is managing the trach tube himself with no problem at all. Now, if we can get that tube out and start him eating properly.......

He has been promised Maine shrimp as soon as he can manage to swallow it and lobster as soon as he wants it. It will be good to get home.

I'm being cared for well. Kendall's oldest daughter makes sure that I have a good meal and a glass of wine when I get back there at night and a packed lunch and juice to take with me. Mary was amazing yesterday - it did me so much good to have her visit - and Deb and Becca are checking to make sure I'm OK, which I am, now that Kendall is recovering so well.

Thanks to all of you - your posts mean so much to both of us.

Jacqui

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 10:32 AM

Sniff...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Charley Noble
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 10:38 AM

Jacqui and Kendall-

Well, your posts mean a whole lot for us as well.

Stay the course!

Charley Noble and JudyB

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Jeri
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 10:57 AM

"Jacqui looks more tired than you."

Maybe if Jacqui can get some of his meds...

Kendall, it's good they have a sense of humor, eh? Lots of other hospitals would just give you the Tabasco enema and be done with it.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 10:57 AM

Thank you Jacqui and Sins. So good to get news from your "em-bed-ed" positions.

Kendall, you could always make Snot Stew.:-)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 11:09 AM

Me here,

Love you all but I must avoid crowds. the last thing I need right now is a cold!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bill D
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 11:37 AM

Oh, my! I just sneezed on the screen.....wipe off your end with some disinfectant spray!

(and I repeat, SINSULL... I ain't gonna be NO groupie....in the head or anywhere else. I like Kendall, but .....)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 11:51 AM

It looks like you're being well cared for up there!

Jacqui, if you can find a quiet spot for a 15-20 minute power nap a couple of times a day that should help your energy level. When given an impromptu nap location (like if I'm driving and am so tired I must pull over for a nap in the driver's seat with it tipped back) my technique is to pull the hood from my jacket up and over my forehead so I can cover my eyes with it. If you can't darken the room, you need to at least block out the light. And I set the timer on my phone.

Kendall, heal well and get past all of these tubes and wires quickly.

SRS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: LilyFestre
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 12:37 PM

Kendall....

   I'm digging on the oxycodone too......relief! Sleep!!! Conversations that only make sense to me (or you!).

Take as much as you need.....rest.....be well.

Thinking of you and off to take a nap of my own.

Michelle

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 01:12 PM

You and Jacqui are on my mind this sunny afternoon, Kendall. TL is working at the homeplace burning debris and I am cleaning our gleanings from the ashes. Both of us keep you in mind.

maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 01:15 PM

I used to take one power nap... set aside 40 minutes after a late lunch, allowing 5 to 10 minutes to fall fully asleep. Worked great.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 01:30 PM

I wish I could power nap. I fall so deeply asleep so fast that waking up becomes a problem and I am groggy for hours. I am better off relaxing and medidating for 20 minutes. Completely relaxed while still awake.
Wonder if they will send Kendall home with some Ambian?????

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bill D
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 04:13 PM

Ambien is a marvel! Even the cheap generic form is all I need to control things. (It works quickly, and I can usually take 1/4 of one to get to sleep, and another 1/4 if I wake up at 4AM.)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: KT
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 04:19 PM

Mary, I'm the same as you when it comes to naps....and Ambien? Oooh....that stuff'll make you see smiley faces in the upholstery!

Day at a time Kendall & Jacqui - thanks for the updates - sounding better every day!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 04:26 PM

Must be the philosopher in you or somethin', Bill. Ambien had absolutely no effect on me, at all. Might as well have been a piece of candy.*bg*

{{{{{{{{K&J}}}}}}}}}

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 06:05 PM

What cheap generic??????


No word from Jacqui and Kendall. Must have been a full day with the family.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 06:07 PM

Who can tell me how to import all of my gmail contacts from g mail into Yahoo?Gmail is a real pain these days.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: ranger1
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 07:34 PM

Well, that post was certainly random in the extreme, Kendall! But to answer your question: not I!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Jeri
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 07:46 PM

I don't know either, but I have to use the HTML version these days (too much crap for dial-up).

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 07:56 PM

Kendll. I thought you had an assistant to sort such things out for you? JAC!?

Now, that could be a reality show that should be on TV. Nevermind Ozzy and Sharron.

The Morse's.

Sayah, Jahqui, could yah get thaht thayah dohctah ta ramp up the drugs? And, tell tha gahlley ta to put moha onions in tha chowdah. A good chowdah needs a prohpah amount of onions. And tell them I know the difference when they put them dahmned cahnned Chinese clams in it! I want Maine bahhh clams damnit!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bill D
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 08:10 PM

"What cheap generic?"

zolpidem tartrate is $10 on my HMO's list, while Ambien CR isn't even listed and costs enough that they can offer a $20 per prescription 'discount' on it.

here's their propaganda. OF COURSE I'd like to have the CR and perhaps sleep thru the night, but I'll put up with the slight inconvenience, since I got my doctor to give me 30...which costs $10 and lasts me at least 60 days!

You note KT says it does strange things, while katlaughing says she can't feel it. People are different...I'm just lucky that most drugs act just like they're supposed to on me.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bill D
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 08:15 PM

and Gmail may just be a problem because of whatever connection you have to use at the hospital? It is usually tricky to import email stuff back & forth because of all the proprietary formatting.

What I do is have 4 or 5 ways to read and answer email, then only actually download it when I'm ready...to only ONE place.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 08:54 PM

Ah hell! I read generic and heard over the counter. My doctor doesn't like the maniacal sparkle in my eyes when I ask for Ambien.
No help here, Kendall. Why not forward a list of contacts via email? It's a start.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 09:19 PM

Bill, it's not just here at the hospital. I've had trouble with it from day one. I think google just got too big too fast.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 09:55 PM

Kendall, you've said that about gmail for quite awhile, but I can't figure out what's going on! I've had nothing but fun easiness using it, and I'm not easy to please in regard to computer issues.

Need me to come up there and give personal lessons? I'll bring my laptop? My rates are pretty cheap : )

Dani

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 09:58 PM

Steps for exporting contacts from gMail to a ".csv" format file.

Most any other email program should be able to import them from .csv, which stands for "comma-separated values" and is a method of putting data base information into a text.

A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 21 Feb 10 - 10:10 PM

Nite, Kendall. Hope you get some rest.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 12:19 AM

you're remarkably well to be trying to sort out a laptop, Kendall.

keep getting well-er.

sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Preeper
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 06:58 AM

I've been watching for news since last week and keeping track of you through bits that Steve has passed along to me. Good to know you're feeling well enough to complain.

Thinking about you often. Get better!

Bill

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 07:10 AM

Good morning, Kendall and Jacqui. Busy day today?

maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 07:37 AM

Good morning, you two!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 08:28 AM

Good morning, Sunshine. Hope all goes well today and you're home in your own bed tomorrow.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: LilyFestre
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 08:42 AM

YEAH!!! What Sinsull said!!!!

Thinking of you!

Michelle

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 10:21 AM

Good morning, Kendall! The birdies are singing, the sun is shining, flowers are making the morning happy, and the shining faces of the children who are stealing your car are smiling!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 10:27 AM

Morning all!

I walked in to the room this morning and KENDALL SPOKE TO ME!!!!!!!

They took the breathing tube out this morning and he just has a gauze pad over the hole now. He has to hold his finger over the hole to talk, but has a deep, growly voice, which is easily understood. He's still writing stuff as I think it is a bit of an effort to talk, but he's getting there.

He has to have another barium swallow test today to make sure that he isn't aspirating into the trachea and, if that goes OK he can start eating. Given that everything goes OK we are told that he may be able to come home toward the end of the week, but they need to check that he is managing everything OK first.

Right now he's impatient to go for a walk - his blood pressure is up as a result of the steroids and he needs a little exercise regularly. I'll post more later.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Becca72
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 10:34 AM

Awesome!!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 10:55 AM

Becca - check your phone messages.

Right now he's gone for the barium swallow and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that there will be a good result from that.

We phoned each of his daughters and I handed him the phone so that they could get the same joy that I did from the surprise of hearing him talk.

We will have the speech therapist coming and and a therapist to check on his breathing. Dr Bryant has said that they will use a nebulizer to keep his airways moist so that will be happening today. Looks like it will be a busy day! He was very tired after visits from his family yesterday so, in between the medical stuff, we will be trying to rest up a bit.

If you want to send cards I would suggest that you send them to him at home - we don't know how long he will be here now and the mail is being forwarded in the meantime. PM me if you need an address.

Right now I'm going to sit back a take a few deep breaths until he comes back. This is all such a relief!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 11:01 AM

What a surprise to get a call from Jacqui and hear Kendall saying "Good morning". Very sexy deep voice. The Groupies will be pleased.
Amazingly good news.
Mary

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 11:13 AM

Happy news, Jacqui. Thank you.

maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SussexCarole
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 11:44 AM

Yipeee What brilliant news!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 11:52 AM

Ditto, the last several posts!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bill D
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 12:02 PM

"...a deep, growly voice,"

Wolfman Kendall? A new career on border radio!

(anyway...great news!)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: catspaw49
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 12:04 PM

VOICE!

No other words needed!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 12:07 PM

OF course, this means you won't be able to shut him up, and he'll "argue each case with his wife" as the old poem says.


A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Bobster Stew
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 12:27 PM

Hey great news!!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Morticia
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 12:35 PM

Happy and relieved, yay Kendall!!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Jennifer (Knitpick)
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 12:59 PM

"a deep sexy voice!" OH MY! add that to the basic Kendall charm, AND the leather jacket! Ladies, we are done for! How wonderful!

Continued healing, and resting Kendall, and Jacqui -- you need to figure out how to hold the hords of groupies off even more!

Much, much love
jennifer in dc

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 01:01 PM

Apparently no-one is taking my warning seriously!! LOL!!



A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Nancy King
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 01:02 PM

Fantastic news!!! So very glad things are going well -- may they continue to do so!

Much love to both of you,
Nancy

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: ClaireBear
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 01:02 PM

That is the most wonderful news. Looking at the screen through happy tears.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Judy Stengel
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 01:09 PM

What ClaireBear said!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 01:21 PM

What fabulous news! You must be bouncing off of the walls and ceiling today, Jacqui, along with the girls.

SRS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,vectis sans cookie
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 01:32 PM

VOICE!!!

Oh frabjous day calloo callay!

(((((((((((Kendall & Jacqui)))))))))))))))))))))



YYYYYYYYYYYYYYeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 01:34 PM

Great news Cap'n. I know how great it is to get that goddam tube out, I felt as if I was choking all the time I had one in place. It made me quite panicky.
Damned wound take an age to close up too, but hey, you're on recovery road.
All the best.

John

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 01:42 PM

I've just come back from lunch to find Kendall attacking his lunch tray with real gusto. He says that if anything ever tasted that good he can't remember when.

Elaine, his daughter, is buying Maine shrimp for us to bring to the hospital tomorrow - he says he could eat them with the shells still on.

He told me that it is the love and support he has had from so many people that has helped him to heal so fast, together with determination not to let this thing beat him. I am just amazed at the patience and grace that he has displayed this week in such difficult circumstances. He really is my hero.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Becca72
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 01:46 PM

Now all the gals at work want to know why I'm teary-eyed. :-)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 01:47 PM

Oh my!!! I need a tissue!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 01:50 PM

Kendall and Jacqui & loved ones- Your joy is getting me through the day. Well done indeed, Kendall!

m

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 01:55 PM

That is just BEE-YOU-TEE-FULL, Jacqui and Kendall! His voice and the love and devotion you have for one another are inspiring and send out a warm glow to anyone open to such positive energy. Reminds of that old song, Love Makes the World Go Round.:-)

Many thanksgivings answered here and more thanks for that!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Genie
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 01:58 PM

Hallelujah, The Cap'n speaketh once more!

After the hell you've been going through, Kendall (and you, too, Jacqui), this is a most heavenly development!   

I've no doubt you're right, Kendall, about the love and support from your many friends and family being some of the most powerful medicine that's helped you endure this ordeal and beat the cancer.    Fortunately, none of that love and support is gonna go away any time soon.

Genie

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 02:03 PM

my turn to have happy tears. what wunnerful news!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 02:06 PM

Does he still have that Maine accent or are the doc's still working on it? Hmmm... come to think of it, I hope he does... they mighta tried making in a Boston accent.

I know... I'm going.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 02:22 PM

WoW!!!

I have been struggling through trying to figure out health insurance and not feeling very good about any of it.... and suddenly the aggravation seems potentially worth it again....

Love ya

tinker

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 02:41 PM

Poor guy - hospital food tastes good?
That is good news. Not teary here. Just grinning.
Well done, you two.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: MikeL2
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 02:42 PM

Hi

Great news Kendall. But don't eat those shrips shells and all!!! lol

Regards

MikeL2

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: JedMarum
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 03:37 PM

Thanks goodness! Great news ... and continued best wishes.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 03:47 PM

Grinning with Sinsull, ear to ear. Tear? Not me. Just something got in my eye......



♥♥♥☺☺☺☀☀☀HOORAY!!!!☝◊✈☻✓✆☠



                            ...........sorry, got a bit carried away...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 04:10 PM

Jennifer, don't worry about holding the groupies off, I can "handle" all of them.:-)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: frogprince
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 04:10 PM

"KENDALL SPOKE TO ME!!!!!!!"
It's not every day you can put feel-good tears in a whole bunch of people's eyes with just three words. SO good to hear that, for the salty old so-n-so's sake.
                              Dean

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 04:41 PM

HMMMM That "handle" seems to imply groping.
I will leave it to Jacqui to determine whether he belongs in the CELLAR! or not.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Dave & Molly
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 04:48 PM

HOLY CARP! GREAT NEWZ!! SNIFF SNIFF.....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 04:58 PM

Right now the Cap'n can do no wrong. No cellar for him.

Anyway, I've seen the way he 'handles' his admirers - no problem for me.....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: KathWestra
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 05:22 PM

I am overjoyed. And teary-eyed along with all the sodden Mudcat masses. Kendall and Jacqui, sending a world of love and thanksgiving your way. Mary and Becca and all, heartfelt thanks for being there for K&J as all of us wish we could. Joy, joy, joy!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Maryrrf
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 05:54 PM

Wonderful news!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 05:56 PM

Not much longer.... Kendall, it probably would be best if you waited for the shrimp to be cooked before eating them. And peel them first!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 06:15 PM

Echoing all the good stuff that's been said, so very glad for you both! Huge hugs from across the pond!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 06:42 PM

Had a brief visit from Tom and Linn this afternoon. What a pair we make! Good thing neither of is deaf.
Good luck tomorrow old buddy, you know it might be worse after what I just went through.
I feel like that old Greek whose name I cant spell who went down to Hell and came out again.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 06:42 PM

another teary 'catter

if, as John says a feeding tube hole takes quite a while to heal, going by the current rate of healing, yours will probably take a shorter while!

sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Leadfingers
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 06:56 PM

Bloody Good Show Cap'n !!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 07:16 PM

: )

(speechless, how ironic)

wish I could hug you my joy for you.

Dani

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Cuilionn
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 07:46 PM

GLORY, GLORY, THEY UNTUBED-YA,
GLORY, GLORY, THEY UNTUBED-YA,
GLORY, GLORY, THEY UNTUBED-YA,
NOW YOUR THROAT GOES PARCHING ON!!!

(Kendall, I have a sister who is nonverbal due to a seizure disorder that affects the speech center of her brain. She relies on a text-to-speech computer program in order to communicate. I understand some of what it means to rediscover one's voice. What an earth-shakingly wonderful gift!)

Now, to borrow from Mother Jones, you can pray for the dead and...cuss, spin yarns, and joyfully talk back to the living!

More healing blessings to you...

--Cuilionn

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 08:23 PM

Dani and frogprince, it's the love of people like you are are keeping me interested in living. I expect it from my family, but everyone of you who has been there for me has done your share and then some. My gratitude knows no bounds.I don't mean to leaVE ANYONE OUT, BUT YOU TWO ARE THE MOST RECENT POSTS WHICH i NEED TO ADDRESS damn caps lock.
I feel better tonight than I have in ages; life is good.

Save the hugs, Dani, I will collect.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Jeri
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 08:35 PM

Can't wait to see what happens when the oxycodone wears off...

Hugs, Kendall. Enjoy your progress.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 08:41 PM

The mayor says he is glad you are listening to him and GETTING BETTER........

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: LilyFestre
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 08:42 PM

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   Really...what else is there to say?

          YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:) Michelle

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 08:55 PM

When you do start *spinning yarns*, again, Jacqui will never have to buy any and I'll bet the shawls will be even more gorgeous with a slight scent of the sea in the air about them.:-)

So very, very happy for you, Kendalldarlin'...luvyakat (you, too, Jacqui!:-)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 08:57 PM

K.... "I feel better tonight than I have in ages; life is good."

There it is. Period.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 10:11 PM

Which one of the "ages" is it, Kendall? Cretaceous? Jurassic? Iron? Bronze? Reason?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: KT
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 10:15 PM

Courage, determination, patience, confidence, gratitude.... oh, and a healthy dose of humor and love, and, well, you two have got what it takes to weather any storm.
Tears here, too, and a whole lotta love!
KT

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 10:50 PM

Earlier posts didn't go through, not sure why. In any case - YAY! Now do whatever the doctors tell you and thank the deity of your choice you found Jacqui!

Dan

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 11:21 PM

Nite, Kendall. Nite, Jacqui.

Sweet dreams.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 11:31 PM

Three cheers, Skipper. You made a lot of folks pretty happy tonight.


A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Anglo
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 12:34 AM

There are many more rootin' for you, Kendall, people who don't necessarily post too much. Me for one. Well, here I am now. I've had the tubes in too. Not too much fun. Get well soon, and enjoy a good recovery at home. Then there'll be Old Songs! Hope you decide to make it. Best,
John

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 01:14 AM

Kendall,

Orpheus and Eurydice?

Here's the Wikipedia version of his life and times.

SRS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 02:31 AM

Enjoy your food today & keep up the good work!
Hil x

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 02:39 AM

dropping off a wish for another day full of well being and happy surprises.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 05:50 AM

what Tam said!

sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 06:07 AM

Rap, I was thinking, "Age of consent"

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 07:13 AM

Good morning, Captain!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: freda underhill
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 07:21 AM

It's the age of reason..
What fantastic news, Kendall and Jacqui, just wonderful.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 08:03 AM

Odysseus made it down to hell and came back. That the right greek, Captain?

I'm humming Age of Aquarius.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 08:26 AM

Good morning all ..........

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,RELIEVED!!!!!!
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 08:35 AM

No one said anything about the possibility "talking or singing", which is why I was upset. Now the tears are JOY!!!! Grumble away Kendall.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 08:53 AM

????????????????????????
HUH?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 10:19 AM

AhHA! I know what's on YOUR mind! (wink wink nudge nudge)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 11:21 AM

Hi Cap/n. What did you have for breakfast?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 12:11 PM

Janie - not sure what he had for breakfast but he's just eating Maine shrimp, bought by his daughter and brought in by me, and thoroughly enjoying them.

Good news - Dr Z has just been in and cleared Kendall for liberation on Thursday! Mary and I will be coming down in the car Thursday morning to fetch him. It will be so good to have him home. the nurses here have been amazing - there are two, in particular, that we would like to take home, but home just sounds like a really good place to be right now.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: KathWestra
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 12:17 PM

Homeward bound in just TWO DAYS. Hooray for all of you. Great news--thanks for taking the time to share these updates Jacqui (and Mary).

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 12:28 PM

Thursday...between storms then. Good.

m

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 12:52 PM

Kendall at home I can understand. But how much more liberated could Kendall be?

Kendall, I'm glad to hear this is going so well. I hope with continued hard work and lobsters, it will keep getting better for some time to come.

I want to hear Kendall's Tom Waits voice!

Dan

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 01:36 PM

Excellent!! Way tuh go, Skippah!! Now, take it easy and don't start yelling for a coupla days, okay?


A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 01:38 PM

You haven't experienced my driving, Amos. LOL

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 01:46 PM

He's making noises, already, about doing some work on the antique car. Noises is all it's going to be for at least a week, until I'm happy that the hole in his neck is completely healed!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 02:35 PM

Jacqui, you can get some good prices on handcuffs, leg irons, and stuff like that. It'll keep him in check when he gets home and after that, well....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 02:40 PM

Really pleased to read such good news!

Amazing what bagfuls of potions and an armour of courage can do!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 02:53 PM

So Thursday will be the day of liberation...... great news and wonderful home.....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Becca72
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 03:49 PM

Rap, don't make me come over there!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Donuel
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 03:59 PM

Now I have a reason to smile :*)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 04:15 PM

Rap - Becca's already in therapy for the rest of her life - she really didn't need that picture!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bobert
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 04:27 PM

Well, jacqui, it's a Chevy so I'm sure that there's plenty of work that it needs... Heck, that car needed work when it rolled off the assembly line...

Tell the Capt'n that fir me, will ya'???

B~

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 04:42 PM

The garage door will be locked and guarded by rabid groupies. No car work until Jacqui says it's OK. Bull or no bull. We will deal with the horns.
heh heh
I have always wanted to say that.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bobert
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 05:00 PM

I love it when womenz talk dirty...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 05:05 PM

Oy loikes it when they gets dirty.

No reason they can't change out the oil now and then, eh?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 07:49 PM

I just got a mental picture of a drop of oil falling into that hole in my neck.HACK

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 07:53 PM

Better you should get a picture of drops of sunshine going in...


A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 07:54 PM

Amos your suggestion on email transfer works great. Thanks.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 12:10 AM

Becca, I am soooo glad neither of my parents or my son cohabit Mudcat with me.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 12:25 AM

Kendall, I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 02:38 AM

Good morning, Captan

Do you need another mule skinner on your new mule run?

Sorry Kendall, I couldn't resist singing that at you.

Here's willing another great day at you.

Home on Thursday... Home on Thursday... Home on Thusday

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 04:52 AM

I'm glad and proud to have Becca here. She breaks me up, and that aint easy to do.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 05:29 AM

Wide awake at 4:30 today with a beautiful nurse bringing me pain killers and ice cream; what a life! I wonder if those Muslims are right about being dead? What would I do with 72 of them?
They would probably wonder what they did to deserve me!
I feel great, ready to split this joint tomorrow. I do miss my chair, remote and dog.
Of course if the weather acts up and we get a lot of snow I will be stuck here another day or so. Oh well, I've been in worse places, Hull and Hell and Halifax etc.

Come back.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: catspaw49
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 06:05 AM

Well someone needs to break you up cause you can be a tough old bird to get down in big chunks. Can't help but notice the past couple of days that you're a pretty feisty old bird as well! I mean like, geeeziz......Give a guy a guy a voice and all of a sudden he's back to crowin' like a rooster....I was gonna' say cock but I didn't want to give you delusions of grandeur.

Listen here though.........I've talked to some of them ol' hens that follow you around and I got news for you. You're gonna' have to walk the straight and narrow for awhile so things keep going right or that bunch will beat the livin' crap outta' you. They're pretty happy that you're doing so great and they're pretty worn out with your ass being sick so if they see you going off in some direction other than the straight and narrow, they're gonna' be on you like stink on shit!

If I was you.......and thankfully I'm not......I would just kick back, enjoy the ride, and do what they say. Just an opinion but I'm right of course..........


Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 06:56 AM

What 'spaw said, Captain- you'd better listen to him!

It's just wonderful to see your spirit shine through, dear friend!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Judy Stengel
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 07:19 AM

Good morning to you. Glad you still improving and goin' home tomorrow. There's no place like home, there's no place like home, there's no place like home Dorothy.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 08:23 AM

keep healing at home

sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 08:26 AM

Smiling from across the pond! Do behave yourself, those groupies of yours need some TLC too!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bobert
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 08:26 AM

What to do with 72 womenz, Kendall???

Hmmmmmmm??? You manage purdy well here in Mudburg where you corraled 'um all fir yerself...

B~

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 08:31 AM

Weather report says rain for Boston and rain/snow for Portland. With the temperatures in the 40s, we should be fine getting you home tomorrow, Kendall. But make sure they drug you up good. I am not ready to do the "Watch For Moose" dance all the way back.
Love you,
SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 08:56 AM

G'day mate. Guess I can't add anything to what has already been said. Just checking in to make sure all is well and seems that it is.
Good for you, we are ecstatic and blessed to have you as a friend on the mend.
I DID notice a bit of envy from Bobert....probably wishes he had that old Chevy. :} Safe journey home.

Dave & Molly

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 08:59 AM

Good Morning all...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 09:04 AM

Spaw, just remember, the Cock does all the crowing but the hens lay the eggs.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 09:04 AM

I spoke wih Jacqui last night and she sounded the best she has in ages. Very tired but very positive and up and eager to get her man home. You are very lucky to have her Kendall - although the Groupies will never forgive her for taking you off the market.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Becca72
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 09:04 AM

Now I just had a flash of Jacqui walkin' around in a nurse's uniform giving him ice cream. ACK. I need another hobby.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 10:01 AM

Is that the uniform with the cut out...? No. I won't contribute to your therapist's kids' college funds.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: beardedbruce
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 10:07 AM

Cellar, SINSULL!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Becca72
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 10:43 AM

If you need me I'll be in the corner curled up in a ball...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 10:48 AM

See what I mean?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 10:57 AM

Looking back on all of this, thinking about it, I have come to one conclusion:

Anybody who wears a leather jacket and has lots of women around him and isn't a biker must obviously be one of those biker-type chick magnets. So tell the truth now, Kendall: do you wear anything under those biker chaps of yours?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 11:14 AM

We'll never tell. That double secret Groupie information.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 11:15 AM

Rock, Becca, rock. It will help.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: beardedbruce
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 11:16 AM

chocolate.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Bat Goddess in Boston
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 11:25 AM

Captain, looks like you may make it home before Tom. Just came from the meeting of docs -- they're keeping him to figure out what the REAL problem is with the lethargy & breathlessness since they don't seem to think it's the defib battery.

I'm heading home this afternoon (since I missed the 11 am train).

You've got a wonderful view overlooking Boston right now, but I know you'll be happy to see the view from your front window at home.

See you soon.

Linn

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 11:36 AM

Glad it worked, KEndall.

As for this groupie situation--I am getting confused. Are these gals or mules that surround you? If they are mules, I think you oughta cut back on giving them all these cute names. Whoever heard of a mule named Sinsull, if you see what I mean?

If they are actually the gals I always thought them to be, its going to get interesting when you start hankering for spanners.

"Where's Kendall, wasn't it your turn to guard him?"

"He said he had to pee, and he couldn't hold it. I offered to hold it for him, but he said that was off-limits...".

"Ewwwww!! But...the bathroom light is off...Gawdammit!! He's slipped into the garage."

(Distant sound of a V-8 head bolt being turned)

"KEEENDALLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!...."

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 11:45 AM

Amos is tempting fate...CELLAR!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 12:05 PM

My goodness but the virtual room around Kendall is full! Groupies really keep a place hopping, don't they?

Jacqui, I'm glad to hear you're looking and sounding less tired. Getting home will let you get a good night's sleep, and that has to be looking awfully good by now!

Take care, all!

SRS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 01:20 PM

making a lame attempt to be Severnesque, groupies should be groupers for 2 reasons...

Can anyone guess why?


Great to see others noting the change in Kendall's posts. He is wry and spry again.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 01:30 PM

I'm home right now and resting up before the trip back into Boston tomorrow with Mary. I talked with Kendall a couple of times today - managed to catch him as both his breakfast and lunch were being served. Wonder if I can do the same at supper time?

He sounds fine - I wish that I had been able to get in to see him today, but there was a lot of snow in Derry and we decided that I would be best off heading straight for Maine. He didn't say anything about beautiful nurses at 4.30 to me! Hmmmmmnnn........

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Becca72
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 02:33 PM

Is he still on Vicodin? She may not have been as pretty as he thinks... :-)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 02:35 PM

Ahhhhhh. Don't spoil it for him, Becca.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 03:06 PM

Mary and I were talking about getting him a lifetime supply of whatever he's on - it certainly does wonders for his grouchiness.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 03:08 PM

They do say beauty is in the eye of the "B" holder, no? Anyway, what he perceives is what he gets, so who cares whether it is objective, as long as it makes him comfortable. Or makes him squirm, either way.


A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 03:10 PM

Kendall has not ever been grouchy to me. Good thing I'm not a groupie.

Love to Jacqui and Kendall- Soon you'll both be safely home. Thanks for pitching in to help, Mary- again.

m

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 03:18 PM

Maybe he's just been sucking up to you for your apple pies, maeve?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 03:21 PM

That's because you always waltz in just after he's downed a single malt or two, hug him, and watch him leave. We can arrabge to lock the two of you in a room together for three or four hours if you really want the experience - AFTER he's off the oxycontin.
Besides, you're so nice he's probably afraid he'll make you cry.
By the way, you are a Kendall Groupie. How could you not know that?



back to the CELLAR! now

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 03:28 PM

So...a leather-clad (I nearly wrote "leather-clapped") chap who's on drugs. Hmmmm...you can meet that kind in the "rough trade" bars, or so I hear.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: frogprince
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 03:31 PM

You can meet "chapettes" like that in the right (or wrong) places, too.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Midchuck
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 03:34 PM

Get well soon, Kendall. We have to make a trip to England.

See the thread, "New Folk Session East Yorkshire."

We have to go.

Peter

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Midchuck
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 03:40 PM

Sorry: "New Music Session East Yorkshire."

P

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 04:21 PM

I want to get back to the UK in May

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 05:53 PM

Oh good - we want you to get back to the UK in May too!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 06:05 PM

Jacqui, I gave Kendall a kiss before I headed off home today, too.

Linn

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: frogprince
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 06:14 PM

On the cheek?





or was the back of his gown fastened tight?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bill D
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 07:25 PM

I hope that's a large cellar...seems like lots of folks heading there recently.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 07:35 PM

folks who avoid the BS section miss a lot!

sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Dave & Molly
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 07:54 PM

I'm getting hot...........WHEW!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 08:41 PM

Kendall, I know a guy who wants to get back in May in the UK.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 24 Feb 10 - 08:47 PM

So glad to "hear" things are going so well!

YY
not posting much, but checking this thread several times a day...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: KT
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 03:55 AM

TERRIFIC!!! Home again, home again....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 04:05 AM

I know a man I'd like to see and hear in the UK in May. And with only one groupie along too.... We'll form an orderly queue!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 06:31 AM

No groupies on this trip, if we can do it - just his manager/probation officer - AKA The War Department.

Mary and I will be driving to Boston to liberate the Cap'n today. Can't be soon enough for me.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Leadfingers
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 06:42 AM

Hopefully the Transport is well on its way to Boston to collect Cap'n Morse now ! Good Luck All !

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 06:51 AM

I have to get discharged from here, then go to Dr. Zeitel's office for a final "Scoping" before heading to Gd's country.
We can probably shut this thread down now, eh?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 07:29 AM

Time to close the thread when you're home, safe and sound.

Linn

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: catspaw49
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 07:43 AM

Good to know you'll all be heading for "god's country.".......What time should I expect you so I can get some beds ready?

I wish I'd known sooner......Say, bring a few lobster along if there's room. I have this little village butcher shop here that has the finest beef and beautifully cut..........I'll have Karen stop for some huge spuds and you ain't lived til you have one of Spaw's Greek salads.

How about some Ohio State gear? Maybe some chocolate "buckeyes?

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 08:15 AM

As a "Groupie", I must offer my regrets that I won't be present for the homecoming. Know that I'm waving and cheering from here!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 09:34 AM

Maine is God's country He just don't spend his winters there.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 11:02 AM

Let us know when you are home snug and DRY --- latest prediction is 3-5 inches of rain..... tears of joy for your homecoming Kendall???

Safe home all....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 11:23 AM

It's sounding better and better all of the time. What a great thread this has been!

SRS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 11:37 AM

I want a picture of him in wellies and speedo! I'll post it in the Idaho Legion Hovel.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Hollowfox, at work, on break
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 11:48 AM

A slightly advanced Welcome Home to you all. The $@#!-reduction candles will continue for a bit, just in case. Drive safe.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: ClaireBear
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 01:03 PM

And another "welcome home" from me. Love you both.

Claire

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Cuilionn
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 01:37 PM

Kendall--

You may not remember me; I don't post often and I'm a few ripples out from the inner circle of groupies, but I did sing at your bedside a few years back on a visit with Fred & Julia.

Today's my birthday, and Maine is awash in a depressing rush of rain-that-should-be-snow. My farm truck is stuck in the mud in a driveway that should be hard-frozen. Nonetheless, I'm happy. Rain is better than snow for your drive home, and I'm thrilled that that's where you're headed. I consider the news a birthday present, of sorts.

So... happy birthday to me, but most especially,

HAPPY HOMECOMING!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 01:39 PM

YEs, and happy birthday to you, Cuillon.


A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 01:59 PM

So that's why I always wonder who that is when you post. But, since your bedside manner seems good, many happies at ya.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 02:02 PM

Happy Birthday, Cuilionn. Welcome home, Kendall!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Fortunato
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 03:09 PM

Glad you're healing up pretty good, Cap'n.

I hope to hear you talking and singing the next time we meet.

all the best,


Chance

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 03:33 PM

Waiting to hear you've all made it home....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 03:40 PM

is he home yet?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 03:42 PM

Happy Kendall, Cuilion, and Welcome Birthday, Home. Or something.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 05:13 PM

Cuilion, of course I remember you! That was a real treat. Happy birthday.

Ok folks, we are home safe sound and dry. Time to put this thread to rest. I thank each and everyone of you for all your love and support. I might have made it without it but I sure as hell done want to go back to find out!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 05:14 PM

We're baa-aaack.
Tired and wet. Portland is expecting 8-9" of rain. My mantra - thank god it's not snow.
Jacqui and I have been flying since about 8AM this morning. Cars, cabs, feet, elevators, etc. Kendall is home although he almost spent half the trip on a roof rack. He has problems with my driving.
But I got him and Jacqui and the car home unscathed.
Now for a shot of something hard.
By the way, he looks wonderful and downed a burger and fries.
SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 05:17 PM

Happy birthday Cuilionn - live long, die happy.

We got home about 20 minutes ago after a long and very wet drive. Many thanks to Mary, who did the lion's share of the driving in really foul weather.

Kendall had a final scope by one of Dr Z's partners, who was most impressed with his recovery, and we got some good advice from Sonny, the senior technical assistant in the office, about how to ensure fast healing of the remaining hole in Kendall's neck.

We have a home nurse coming in tomorrow to set up some of the machinery that has come home with us, but, for the rest of today and tomorrow, it is going to be a case of just curling up and resting for us both. This past week and a half has been long and hard and we are both glad that it is over.

I can only give thanks for the support of both our families and friends and of the wonderful folk on the 'Cat, who have seen us both through this. You made our lives a lot lighter than might otherwise have been the case. Thank you all.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 05:23 PM

YEEEEHAWWW!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: catspaw49
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 05:39 PM

{;<))

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 05:39 PM

Safe home, together, and warm. That's a blessing.

m

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 06:07 PM

Blessings and Light
Warm and dry through the night

Love to you all

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 06:31 PM

Time for a Giving Thanks HAPPY dance!! Way to go Great Spirit (or deity or not, of your choice:->

SO glad you are all home, safe and sound.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 07:36 PM

A problem? naw, everyone who drives my car hits deep pot holes, misses driveways for following too close and cutting too short and hitting curbs.Then there was the driving with all the windows fogged up at 60 mph in a driving rain. No sweat.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Leadfingers
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 08:05 PM

We can all relax now !!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Charley Noble
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 08:13 PM

Better, better, better!

Now you can join us in the communal snow shoveling this weekend!

Charley Noble and JudyB

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Ebbie
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 08:48 PM

"Then there was the driving with all the windows fogged up at 60 mph in a driving rain. No sweat."

Windows fogged up? That's because you were breathing. Count your blessings,OK? :)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 08:59 PM

Well, Mr. Backseat Driver.... I assume by the fact that you posted that means the "piss poor driver" you just went bad on musta got you home so you could post that.

Good thing she didn't dump you off in the rain somewhere around when you started weening... like just outside a Boston?

Jaysus man... don't bite the hand eh?

After you get comfy, join us in the cellar... if there is any room.

(Glad to have you back, bud.)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 09:08 PM

Welcome home, Kendall!

Best place to enjoy all this driving rain is inside, warm, dry and cuddled up with your darlin' wife and your loyal dog. (You did pry him loose from Mary, didn't you?)

Just talked to Tom and he may be coming home tomorrow.

Hugs all 'round,
Linn

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 09:11 PM

Look here, all you hospital-lovin' people!

Home! Go HOME! Gooooooooooooooood boy.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 10:58 PM

Picturing Kendall and Jacqui in matching recliners -Kendall with remote in hand, Jacqui with a good book or crotchet hook and yarn in hand, Seamus curled up somewhere inconvenient, halo of light from a lamp framing the picture, both tuckered out and glad to be home.

Love to you both.

To misquote Tom Bodine, "We'll turn the light out for ya'"

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: KT
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 10:58 PM

HOORAY!! It's SO much nicer to imagine you two cuddled up in your very own home, sans wires, beeping monitors and Nurse Ratcheds!!
And Bravo, Mary! Here's to all three of you!
KT

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 12:16 AM

another hospital saga has ended

sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: karen k
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 02:34 AM

Glad things are going so well and you are all home safe and sound. Plenty of rain here in CT also. Glad it wasn't snow and that the weather is above freezing so no ice. Be well. Listen to the nurse coming in and stay out of the cellar.

Much love to you both,
karen

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 04:59 AM

So very pleased!! xxxxx

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 06:40 AM

Big, warm hugs all around.

Dani

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 07:46 AM

i love you kendall...


Seamus is staying with me for the time being. Dander and dog hair are not on Kendall's menu right now.
Just heard from Tami. Bandit caught a skunk. heh heh


No power this morning. And there are gutters strewn everywhere, some of them mine. So I am at work and glad to be.

SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: catspaw49
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 08:25 AM

Well that's just what y'all get for going back to Maine instead of the real god's country of Ohio like I offered! Oh well, your choice..................But could you go ahead and send the lobsters?

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 08:44 AM

They are walking around my back yard, Spaw. I'll see what I can do.
M

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 09:22 AM

Just spoke with Jacqui. She is abed with a nasty sore throat and cold. Her turn for sympathy.
Hot tea and lemon...
SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 09:27 AM

Well, after all this she deserves something...Medal of Honor, Victoria Cross.....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 11:12 AM

hugs to jacqui

sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Ebbie
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 11:18 AM

Well, if it ain't one thing, it' s another! Jacqui, I hope it goes away as swiftly as can be imagined. Not surprising though that it shows up when the main stressor has been eased.

This too shall pass.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 11:19 AM

Jacqui and Kendall- I can't think of one blessed thing I am able to do for you; if you can, please call me.

maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Becca72
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 02:27 PM

I'll be in Manchester NH this weekend behaving like a teenager but if you need anything after Sunday night just say the word.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 02:47 PM

SOmebody give that gal some apple cider vinegar, NOT more than 1/2 tsp., and a rubdown with cocoanut oil. She'll feel SO much better.


A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 02:55 PM

Het welkome huis!

Bienvenido a casa!

Dobrodosao kuci!

Bentornato a casa!

Wilkommen zu Hause!

Bienvenu à la maison!

Välkommen hem!

Kalos ilthes!

Dzieñ dobry!

Xush kelibsiz!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 03:09 PM

How do teenagers behave, Becca?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 03:24 PM

Well, we used to cruise the streets looking for girls but I don't think that's what she intends to do.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 03:27 PM

The adventure continues, I see.

Seems there might be an entertaining song in that drive Kendall described.

It's Tom Bodett who turns the Motel 6 light on (or off). And he's suffering in this bad weather along with the rest of you, I would guess. He's in Putney, Vermont. Probably stuck in the house with three stir crazy little boys. Consider yourselves lucky you're using the lint roller on dog hair, hunting the remote control, crocheting, and fighting sore throats. (Well, Jacqui, you don't need to consider this lucky. Consider it a sign that you need to rest and pamper yourself after all of that hard hard work for the last couple of weeks.)

SRS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 03:37 PM

Bubble bath a A cosey fire and a tin of fine chocolates


Feel better soon Jacqui....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Becca72
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 03:55 PM

Nope, cruising for girls has never been my style.
I'm going out with some of my dearest girlfriends and we're going to raise just the tiniest bit of hell. :-)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: bbc
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 09:20 PM

Welcome home, Kendall! I'm so glad things went as well as they did!

love to you & your sweet wife,

Barbara

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: KT
Date: 27 Feb 10 - 01:51 AM

Jacqui...no fair!!! feel better soon!

Amos, apple cider vinegar?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Feb 10 - 03:50 PM

Apple cider vinegar is very good for you, but dilute it in a glass of water. Don't try to sip even that little amount straight or you'll choke on it.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 27 Feb 10 - 04:43 PM

how come every one is going to the UK in May -- I (THE TRUBRIT) am going to the UK in March -- is there something going on that I don't knpw about.........

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 27 Feb 10 - 05:58 PM

Yes, there is. And nobody is going to tell you what.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Feb 10 - 06:11 PM

I use Mrs. Braggs apple cider vinegar every day on a salad. I used to sip a small bit in pure water each morning. Probably should start that, again.:-)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 Feb 10 - 07:37 PM

We got home Thursday afternoon - Thursday night the storm took out the cable and thus in internet connection. We've just got it back on!

Kendall now also has the cold so we're a matching pair. He has seen the doctor and has steroids to keep any swelling form occurring and we will be back to Boston some time next week to make sure that the coughing and sneezing haven't caused any sort of damage. I think he will be OK, but it was a bit worrying when I heard him coughing so much this morning.

Anyway, we're all stocked up with food and have no need to venture out for a couple of days, so we can sit home, remotes in hand, and veg out with whatever happens to be on the goggle box. No thinking required there and that is what we really need for a couple of days.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 27 Feb 10 - 07:42 PM

Sins, I'll try to deal with your gutters when I'm back on an even keel.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 27 Feb 10 - 10:00 PM

Never thought I read that Kendall was looking forward to being in the gutter.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Feb 10 - 10:36 PM

Better than the cellar.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 01:08 AM

Time to let this one die folks.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 08:27 AM

Not yet- welcome home, captain! Did you get your power back?

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 08:37 AM

I've never lost my "powers". hehehe

Seriously, we lost cable tv and the internet but the power stayed on. I bought a generator knowing that would happen

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Micca
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 08:41 AM

Ali, all Kendall has to do to restore The Power is slip his leather coat on (or so I have been led to believe) ask any of the ladies in here!!! Glad your home Cap'n and doing better,
Micca

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 01:32 PM

Micca, old shipmate, if it was the jacket every man jack of you would have one.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 01:44 PM

I have a black leather jacket. But, since I got divorced, I wouldn`t dare wear it. I have enough trouble now. Why, just an hour ago, a gooood looking blonde at Sobey`s grocery store smiled at me and spoke to me three times.

I had taken Mum for Walkies and since it was raining and cold, we made three loops around the one store and kept running into the blonde lady. I think it was breaded baked chicken nuggets she was promoting. A BOGOF promotion. I simply smiled each time and said `no thanks`. I hope I didn`t hurt her feelings.

Nice to know I still `have it` with the ladies, though.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Micca
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 01:46 PM

Kendall ,me old mate, Its the way you wear it!!We just don't have the style or charisma

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 02:10 PM

He`s got charisma as well as a coldÉ (É = question mark on this keyboard). Gee whiz! Or, is that to do the the colour of his leather jacketÉ

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Judy Cook
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 02:35 PM

Hope your colds are better soon. We are thinking of you as we travel 'round cool and rainy England.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 04:40 PM

Sure, rub it in, I love you anyway.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 04:41 PM

That`s what she said.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: ranger1
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 06:05 PM

So where do we need to send Becca's bail money?

And Bandit wants to know if he can go stay with Auntie SINS for a few days...

Kendall, glad you're home. Kick the cold, Jason and I would like to take you and Jacqui out to dinner at Newick's soon.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 08:32 PM

Accepted. Leave Bandit home...hehehe

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bobert
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 08:38 PM

...Ahhhhhh, any harpoon activity there on the homefront, Capt'n and....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bobert
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 08:39 PM

...500...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bobert
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 08:45 PM

Sorry, Kendall... I saw that big "498" and I kinda got excited about being "500" on yer thread and, well yeah, the harpoon question was all that popped into my excited little pea-brain... I'm sure I could have done alot better than bring up yer harpoon... I mean, that's kinda a personal thing fir me to ask and, really, I don't wanta know...

Really, I don't... And now that it look as if yer on the road to recovery and yer prolly gonna live to be a hunnert that I reckon I might as well save me a butt whup, no matter how well deserved, fir my comment about Chevrolets... I'm sure that yer's ain't got no Edsel DNA in it...

BTW, glad yer home... Let's borrow one of yer friend's boats and go out lobster hunting... I'll wear my red lobster camo...

B~

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 02:36 AM

Bobert, sorry, but you can't really "bring up my harpoon". I gave it away to a museum.

Tell you the truth for a change, I actually want a 1934 Ford. I love the style and they run so smooth and quiet. This '48 Chevy has 98000 miles on it and it sounds like a friggin' rock crusher. They will run forever but they sure do make a touse while they do it. Clearance in the mains is 3000 of an inch and that's too much for quiet.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 02:46 AM

I don't understand why folks can't leave the harpoon alone. I learned in a thread long long ago that Kendall had donated it to a museum.   Yet it keeps coming up.

On the other hand, Kendall and the harpoon as an image is now indelibly fixed in my mind, so I guess even though you know longer have possession of it in the physical sense you always will in cyber land.

Anyway! Welcome home Kendall. I am still peeking in and making daily wishes for good things to you and Jacqui.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 05:25 AM

:-)

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bobert
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 07:41 AM

Yup, Tam... I can't so much of think of Kendall withoutm automatically thinking of Chevrolets and harpoons... Now he comes along and blows the Chevy thought up and wishes he had a Ford 'cuase he's tired of listenin' to his "babbet-bearings" Chevrolets???

As for the harpoon??? Too much water over the dam there to erase... I mean, them things don't even have bearings...

B~

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Becca72
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 09:43 AM

Tami, it was just a tiny bit of hell. No need for bail money. :-) This time...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 09:55 AM

Well now, Cap'n...mebbe we kin make a deal here.

Yah see, mah very own brother owns a harpoon. He bought it when he thought he could use it fishin' in the Mississippi River, but the danged fish were too danged big for it. Now, his wife runs a tight ship yah might say, and so his harpoon is on the wall of his garage, right above his workbench. It's in decent shape, since he's never used it (he tried, but it bounced off that ol' catfish, who picked it up and threatened my brother with a hemorrhoidectomy.

Mebbe we kin strike a bargain here.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 11:52 AM

Sorry but I've lost my lust for whaling, and a harpoon is not much good for anything else.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 03:20 PM

I just re-read my last post and my word... double entendre

Kendall's harpoon keeps coming up?

What was I thinking? Must've clicked submit before I finished my coffee. Sorry Jacqui.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 03:45 PM

That's Babbitt bearings--a kind of pot-metal which doesn't hold specs real well...

"a series of alloys used as bearing metal (not just Isaac Babbitt's original formulation). Babbitt metal is characterized by its resistance to galling.

The term "white metal" is also used in reference to bearing metal, but it is ambiguous because of the wide variety of senses that it has been used for over the centuries.

A wide variety of Babbitt alloys exist. Some common compositions are:

    * 90% tin, 10% copper
    * 89% tin, 7% antimony, 4% copper
    * 80% lead, 15% antimony, 5% tin
    * A lead-based based Babbitt (75% lead, 10% tin)
    * A copper-lead based Babbitt (76% copper, 24% lead)
    * A copper-lead-tin based Babbitt composed of (67% copper, 28% tin)

Originally used as a cast in place bulk bearing material, it is now more commonly used as a thin surface layer in a complex, multi metal structure.

Babbitt metal is soft and easily damaged, and seems at first sight an unlikely candidate for a bearing surface, but this appearance is deceptive. The structure of the alloy is made up of small hard crystals dispersed in a metal matrix composite of softer alloy. As the bearing wears the harder crystal is exposed, with the matrix eroding somewhat to provide a path for the lubricant between the high spots that provide the actual bearing surface. Tin gives Babbitt the property of lubrication if run without a lubricant. The friction will cause the tin to melt out to prevent or reduce damage to the shaft.

Combustion motors use the tin based Babbitt. The Tin based Babbitt is able to resist with pounding found in the combustion motor. Lead based Babbitt tends to work harden and create cracks which will lead to the bearing failing.

Lead based Babbitt can be used with constant turning tools such as saws."

(Wikipedia)

A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 04:46 PM

I'm pretty sure at the Getaway last September that I saw Kendall take his harpoon out of his dirty red bandanna. He was blowin soft while Jacqui sang the blues, y'know...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: frogprince
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 04:56 PM

...I took my harpoon out of my dirty old blue denims...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 06:30 PM

Froggy! Yer jumpin to delusions.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 06:48 PM

Harpoons have a multitude of uses: lamp stand, lightning rod, "fetch" toy for the dog, retrieving tool for dropped silverware, and for squirrel hunting, to name but a few.

As long as you wife agrees, of course.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 07:42 PM

I liked his harpoon. There it stood, in the corner of the sitting room, minding its own business and ready in case of intruders, and then he goes and gives it away to a museum!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 08:00 PM

So how come everyone is going to UK in May (including me but I didn't know everyone else was ....). Rapaire, I forgive you for breaking my heart!!!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 08:48 PM

Hey, Bobert,

Lobstahs are green or sometimes blue. They're only red when dead on your plate waiting for their body to be desecrated and dipped in melted butter.

Change your camo...

Linn

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Joe Offer
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 08:55 PM

Kendall, the rest of were hoping you might use the harpoon to keep your neighbor SINSULL in line...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 09:09 PM

My brother's harpoon is very nice. Each of his seven children has said so.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 02 Mar 10 - 07:40 AM

True story.
Many years ago in New Bedford Mass. some poltroon insulted a whaler and challenged him to a duel. He was, I suppose, expecting the whaler to choose a standard weapon of the day because he was very good at using all of them. When the whaler showed up on the field with a harpoon and said to his second, "Stand by to reel this bastard in." The Coxcomb turned and ran.
There are details of course but you get the idea.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Mar 10 - 08:24 AM

He uses the trudgeon for that Joe.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: My guru always said
Date: 02 Mar 10 - 08:30 AM

Hope you're both getting over your colds, can I recommend Hot Toddies???

1934 Ford? At the risk of getting into a technical conversation that I wouldn't understand, I suppose that isn't what we'd call a 'Y' type? We've got one of those in the garage but it's a long way from here to there....

Trubrit, when and where are you here across the pond????

Kendall, this thread may take a while to get off the list, it's got a life of its own....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bobert
Date: 02 Mar 10 - 08:30 AM

Thanks, Linn... No wonder I have never been successfull as a lobstah hunter... lol...

And thanks, Amos, fir that little master's thesis on Babbit bearings... Tye degree is in the mail... lol...

Now here's my questiom, however, about Kendall's harpoon... He says hen gave it away... jacqui says he gave it away but Becca is mum on the subject??? I'z sniffin' a conspiracy here... Like someone is gonna have to come clean, know what I mean, Gene???

B~

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Mar 10 - 08:37 AM

I think Seamus buried it somewhere on their property and no one (especially Kendall) wants to talk about it.

Aunt Tami is taking the boy out with Bandit and Joey. They going to see if they can find that black and white kitty that Bandit almost caught the other night.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: ranger1
Date: 02 Mar 10 - 07:05 PM

No, they are NOT going to look for the black and white kitty. And Joey is home, so only two yellow dogs.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Mar 10 - 09:52 PM

Abe Lincoln got into a dueling situation back when he was living in Springfield -- why is too long a story to tell here.

Anyway, being tall and quite strong he chose "dragoon sabers." He got over to the island in the Mississippi where Illinoisians dueled before the other guy, who found Abe decapitating fence posts with this god-awful thing. The duel was settled amicably, but Lincoln never liked to talk about it.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: catspaw49
Date: 03 Mar 10 - 01:26 AM

The '34 is a real classy classic in any form be it Sedan, Coupe, or even a Pick-Up.........Here we have:

A sedan for Kendall

A Coupe for Ol' Spaw

A Pickup for Bobertz


Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 03 Mar 10 - 07:49 AM

"... and on thy dudgeon, gouts of blood!"

Dani

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Becca72
Date: 03 Mar 10 - 08:42 AM

Bobert, my dear I do not wish to discuss my father's harpoon. I have enough problems as it is fer cryin' out loud.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 03 Mar 10 - 11:10 AM

I think "My Father's Harpoon" is a GREAT title for a song, or even a book.

Becca, you ready to leap to international fame as an authoress?


A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 03 Mar 10 - 02:55 PM

"It's the same old harpoon me father brought back from Greenland."

Got a certain je ne sais quoi about it....

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Becca72
Date: 03 Mar 10 - 03:06 PM

I could be the next Carrie Fisher...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 03 Mar 10 - 03:09 PM

Ya need a screen name... Carrie Whaler? An action adventure on the high seas. You could even sail up here and harpoon Sir Paul in a side-story.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 03 Mar 10 - 03:38 PM

Carrie 'Poon? Naw, too risky. You would end up have it thrown at you as innuendo.,...


A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bill D
Date: 03 Mar 10 - 03:43 PM

You mean....a harpoon ISN'T a cartoon about harps?

That'll teach me to pay attention!


...maybe

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: kendall
Date: 20 Jun 10 - 06:59 AM

Spam doesn't live long these days.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 20 Jun 10 - 11:27 AM

Was it ever really alive? I thought it just appeared in those cans, like an egg only more painfully.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bobert
Date: 20 Jun 10 - 12:29 PM

I loves the Turkey Spam but it's hard to find 'cuase most people want Pigmeat Spam.... I don't eat no pigmeat, tho... Bad fir yer karma... And gout... And, and...

Yo, Capt'n... Seein' as this is yer hospital thread, like what's up??? You all mended and ready to belt out a few ol' songs at the Getaway???

B~

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 20 Jun 10 - 12:40 PM

The label says only one of those pills per day eh.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 20 Jun 10 - 01:32 PM

Some spam peddler posted to this thread and it got deleted.
I always look forward to the Getaway even though I can no longer sing. Jacqui can do my singing for me; after all, she does most of the talking. Someone is yelling CELLAR!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 20 Jun 10 - 02:39 PM

You gonna bring Seamus to Getaway? Ain't no harm in a good dog.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: catspaw49
Date: 20 Jun 10 - 03:19 PM

Better yet, bring a few cases of Spam to the Getaway........

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 20 Jun 10 - 10:48 PM

And give the spam to the dog. But that would be cruel.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb 2010
From: KT
Date: 20 Jun 10 - 11:23 PM

HEY! How bout' changing the title of this thread!! Scared the heck outa me.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb 2010
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 21 Jun 10 - 06:57 AM

If I could I would.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb 2010
From: Bobert
Date: 21 Jun 10 - 07:27 AM

Listn, Capt'n... You know all the womenz here that have the passowrds to change the name of the thread... Heck, I bet Sins could do it... Maybe you could change it to "Kendall's Spam and Other Unrelated Topics Thread"???

B~

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb 2010
From: maeve
Date: 21 Jun 10 - 07:36 AM

Or you could make a new one with whatever curmudgeonly title under which you wish to sail.

Hi, Captain. 'Morning, Bobert.

maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb 2010
From: Rapparee
Date: 21 Jun 10 - 10:10 AM

Or, using the Old New England custom of "making do" you could leave well enough alone.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb (and current silliness
From: frogprince
Date: 21 Jun 10 - 12:07 PM

"Kendall at Mass"...didn't even know you were Catholic.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb (and current silliness
From: kendall
Date: 21 Jun 10 - 01:06 PM

More New England logic, just let it fall off the edge of the world.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb (and current silliness
From: gnu
Date: 21 Jun 10 - 03:14 PM

Kendall... yees, b'y... jus keep er twixt the sunkers and nowt ta worry about small fish.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb (and current silliness
From: olddude
Date: 16 Jul 10 - 09:16 PM

Spam was my old man's basic food group .. it was spam with cornflakes .. spam on toast .. spam, fried, baked, grilled ... Ice cream and spam .. Spam with taders, spam with gravy ...Spam sandwich, even Spam on Spam

Oh yes Spam ... that we had ... I hated it ...

[the spam was, of course, deleted]
a clone

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb (and current silliness
From: Ebbie
Date: 16 Jul 10 - 10:43 PM

At least you didn't have to put up with Spam on Jello, olddude.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb (and current silli
From: KT
Date: 17 Jul 10 - 02:44 AM

ugh!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb (and current silliness
From: gnu
Date: 17 Jul 10 - 04:46 AM

I saw Kam the other day... big sign "Only $3.79". I was shocked. More than corned beef.

Spam, Kam, Prem... heartburn in a can.

How's the breathing, Kendall? At 5AM, it was 21C and muggy here. Hard on the lungs.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb (and current silliness
From: kendall
Date: 17 Jul 10 - 07:34 AM

This is not why I came to live in Maine. The weather here is frightful, same as Florida!

In case anyone is wondering, I came to Maine to be with my Mother when I was born. Next time, Labrador for me!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb (and current silliness
From: olddude
Date: 17 Jul 10 - 08:43 AM

Ebbie
that sent a cold chill down my back hon
LOL