BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)

Subject: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 08:12 PM

Isn't it just like the old crank to worry us to death with his cancer scares and then fail to report in after the tests? Dammit Kendall! I have waited for hours for you to announce your doctor's verdict and here we are, almost 8PM, and nothing!

Don't want to steel his thunder but...we spent a near wordless 2+ hours in the car on the way down to Boston. I will skip over parking the car and walking 3 miles in the wrong direction (as per instructions) only to find that I had parked around the corner from the doctor's office.

Amid screaming babies and and an even more annoying group who asked every person in the room ("Are you a Christian? You look like a Chritian?" except me. I refused to make eye contact - a skill I learned i in the NY Subway System.

Anyway, the Captain was called in and I waited. After 45 minutes I started to get worried and even more worried when the receptionist pointed me out to a nurse and said "She's waiting for Kendall Morse". Not knowing what to expect i moved closer to the front desk as Kendall came out of the examing area and did a little dance.

It was wonderful to breathe again. It was even wonderful to have him bitching about how hungry he was and if I didn't find a restaurant soon... I even was amused at "Get your ass out of the car!"...and you all think he is such a sweetheart.

We shared the worst meal I have ever had in my life bar none at a Chinese Thai Korean buffet. Nasty, cold, and seasoned with something weird. The only they did right was the coffee - go figure.

Kendall was relieved and exhausted. He even let me drive all the way home. Miracle of miracles - he recited two Luke The Drifter poems/songs for me. Upon walking in the door he discovered that his cousin Harold was "to home" and had tracked dog droppings through the whole place, carpets and all. His good mood carried him weightlessly through the clean-up process. I left with Seamus.

So - I think it would not be amiss to berate the old crank ferociously for failing to report in in a timely manner. Go for it 'Catters.

Kendall can give you the medical details when he gets around to it.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 08:16 PM

Do I read correctly and assume good news, then? Very pleased to read between the lines.
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Bobert
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 08:22 PM

Well, that's it Cap'in... What the heck is wrong wid you anyway? Don't answer that 'cause we all ready know: "Nuthin'... that's what!" But did you tell us? Don't answer that one either. "Heck no! We had to hear it from the driver!"

Well, Iz wearin' out these danged Wes Ginny knee pads praying fir ya an' yer watching Bonaza reruns and worrying the rest of us sick...

Awwww, nevermind... Glad yer okay... Well, as okay as you can be... Now Iz really lookin' forward to meetin' up with you at the Getaway. Bring yer danged checkbook to reimburse me fir a wored out pair o' knee pads...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: curmudgeon
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 08:22 PM

This is indeed good news of the best sort. Does this mean that you might bring him along on Saturday for a celebratory pint or two?

Cheers all round -- Tom

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: wysiwyg
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 08:26 PM

Need a link to and from (and refresh of) the most recent thread so people who Traced it can see the news....

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 08:33 PM

thread.cfm?threadid=71396#1223210

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: kendall
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 08:49 PM

Ok, Ok, jeez a little patience!
The upshot is, Dr. Shapshay at boston Medical said it doesn't look like cancer to him, but Ishould ahve a biopsy just in case. I am so relieved that it is not cancer, my cousin nd I have had a feew drinks and I', 'bpout half snockered. More when the vodka wears off.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Bobert
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 08:58 PM

Oh, I thought you'd jus gradulated from my alma matter, the Acme Typin' and Spellin' Academy... Great folk...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Ebbie
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 09:09 PM

Bless ya. Sleep well.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: mg
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 09:18 PM

Very good news indeed. mg

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Bill D
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 09:40 PM

dern! Least you coulda done was have a MILD case after all that fretting! But I see the point, I do..*grin*........now I gotta work out how to leak the news that I'm coming down with recalternant plebny, and wait for the good wishes and sympathy....oh, boy.....

(oh, never mind...good for you, cap'n!)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Nancy King
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 09:52 PM

Good news for sure! YESSS!

I'm gonna pour me a little something so I can toast your good health!

See you at the Getaway!

Nancy

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Rapparee
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 09:59 PM

Well. Now you can stop worrying about it and start forgetting about it. Then start singing again -- inside, if nowhere else.

Would a tee shirt help?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: wysiwyg
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 10:15 PM

BILL D! For SHAME! :~)

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: artbrooks
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 10:28 PM

A quiet YIPPEE!!!!! from New Mexico way!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: GUEST,Art Thieme
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 10:33 PM

Dem vibes from here helped, huh?

Way to go !!

But, damn Kendall, there's more drama to the roller coaster you've put Mudcat on than waiting for one o' Bush's red alerts to be the reel thing. But, as with Bush always crying "WOLF", it's great that yours was pretty much a false alarm.

Art

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Deckman
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 10:36 PM

I can only say two things: Great news, and ... I hope that you appreciate the good hands that helped you today! Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: CapriUni
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 11:04 PM

Hooray! Good news is always better than "problems."

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Sorcha
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 11:12 PM

See? We told ya so. Good news indeed.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 12:18 AM

Do go ahead and get the biopsy. Play it safe. THEN pickle your vocal chords. :)

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: JennyO
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 01:21 AM

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh. I'll bet the world looks a little brighter now, eh?

Now that we're all breathing normally again, go out and enjoy your life.

Mary, you're a good friend. I hope he appreciates you.

Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 01:22 AM

I knew it all along, Kendall, but I wanted you to find out for yourself. *G*

Seamus

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 03:26 AM

Yup.

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 03:40 AM

OK, I'll uncross my fingers now- should improve my typing if not the content of my posts!

RtS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: fat B****rd
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 03:55 AM

Good news indeed.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Morticia
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 04:04 AM

phew........

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: mooman
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 04:16 AM

Excellent news Kendall

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Jeanie
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 04:42 AM

Kendall, let me quote you some Shakespeare (As You Like It, Act III Scene 2):

'O wonderful, wonderful and most wonderful wonderful ! and yet again wonderful ! and after that, out of all whooping !'

Oh, and by the way, did I forget to say.... that's wonderful news !

- jeanie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: GUEST,Ellenpoly
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 05:33 AM

PS-Thank you Sinsull. Your report was excellent!!..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Leadfingers
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 05:41 AM

That means one less mate to worry about Kendall . Great news and knowing that you can still borrow my banjo whwn you come this side of the pond .

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: jeffp
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 07:59 AM

HUZZAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nuff said

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: polaitaly
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 08:11 AM

E' andata BENE! and cheers from Italy
paola

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Hawker
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 08:18 AM

Great news,
Cheers,
Lucy

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Joybell
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 08:19 AM

Great! Great! Great! and more! Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 08:31 AM

enormous relief. truly. can only imagine what Kendall feels - but I suspect the little happy dance in the Dr.'s office said quite a bit!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: jacqui.c
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 08:45 AM

Well, he was back to cracking jokes on the phone last night and sounded a lot happier than he had for a few days. Great relief all round!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Bert
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 09:08 AM

Way to go man!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Áine
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 09:35 AM

Well Yee-haw and Hot Damn!!!!!!! I told you those were kickass vibes I was sending ya, darlin'! ;-)

Sitting here, grinning from ear to ear, Áine

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: karen k
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 09:46 AM

Kendall, my friend. I am so relieved. I didn't realize that yesterday was the day. I'm glad though cuz then I would have been worried and anxious all day. You've made my day. Enjoy the good news but get the biopsy. Be well.

Much love, my friend,
karen

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News
From: Metchosin
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 11:06 AM

great news kendall!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Janie
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 11:48 AM

frabuolious!

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 11:55 AM

You mean the randy old goat is well enough to come over here and start stealing our women again ?    :-)

Great to hear it Kendall - I can think of a few more that you're welcome to.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Megan L
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 01:59 PM

Good news is always welcome

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Don Firth
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 02:48 PM

As Tony the Tiger says. . . . "GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR8!!!!!"

. . . followed by a big sigh of relief!

Don Firth

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 06:24 PM

I REALLY prefer good news!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: DougR
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 08:45 PM

That news is going to make some Llamas very happy! Folks too.

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Dani
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 10:03 PM

We do good work around here ; )

Glad to hear it, Kendall.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Mudlark
Date: 17 Jul 04 - 01:54 PM

Congratulations, cheers, and thanks for the good news...certainly made my morning!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Carly
Date: 17 Jul 04 - 07:28 PM

It is nice to come home to such good news! see you at the Getaway!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 17 Jul 04 - 07:29 PM

Oh Kendall, you have no idea now relieved we are - I'll get to hear you again! When are you coming back dear?

Take care

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: DonMeixner
Date: 17 Jul 04 - 08:40 PM

OK, good news Ken.

So what is it? Tonsilitis? Leprosay? Sachsafraggia Mitosis? Need another copper bracelet? Say the word, its in the mail.

Don (Greatly relieved in Central New York) Meixner

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: kendall
Date: 18 Jul 04 - 07:27 AM

Without a biopsy it is impossible to say what it is, but two specialists say it is a callus, and removal with a laser will probably improve my voice. BUT, we won't know until the biopsy.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 Jul 04 - 09:15 AM

A callus?! What a cruel way to say you talk too much!!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Peace
Date: 18 Jul 04 - 11:41 AM

Great news, Kendall. Great.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Jul 04 - 01:04 PM

I go away for a couple of days to collect my new [second-hand] camper and you spring this on us. YOU BASTARD!! here we all are worrying about you, and do you tell us first? No you don't, tell the chauffeuse, you probably even go tell it to the marines, but what about us, your family. Oi vey already.
Bloody glad for you Cap'n K.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: kendall
Date: 18 Jul 04 - 04:47 PM

This is getting to be a habit and I almost hate to mention another round of this crap.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Col K
Date: 18 Jul 04 - 09:37 PM

Great news.

Stop worrying us now for a while please.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: GUEST,winterbright
Date: 19 Jul 04 - 06:59 PM

I thought Callus was a Roman emperor. Didn't realize you were THAT old!!!
Glad to hear the news! (I've been away for a month.)
Pat

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: kendall
Date: 19 Jul 04 - 08:46 PM

Today I had a wisdom tooth removed. My body is going to hell.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Jul 04 - 09:15 PM

I had mine out years ago, and I'm doing alright, Kendall.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Irish sergeant
Date: 19 Jul 04 - 09:17 PM

GREAT NEWS, KENDALL!! (Breathing a sigh of relief) Don't scare us like that again damn it! Irish Sergeant

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: DonMeixner
Date: 19 Jul 04 - 10:15 PM

Jeepers Kendall can you affpord the loss of calcium or the loss of wisdom? At your age this could be unwise.

Don ( Ducking real low) Meixner

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Amos
Date: 19 Jul 04 - 10:21 PM

Uh-oh!!

We needed that tooth!!

Now what'll we do when the wisdom runs short around here>?? Damn!


A

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 20 Jul 04 - 06:45 AM

I hope that the tooth fairy isn't ageist, Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: kendall
Date: 20 Jul 04 - 06:51 AM

The dentist threw it out! I should bill him. What's the going rate for a tooth these days?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Jul 04 - 09:14 AM

Threw it out? A fossil like that could have brought in thousands on eBay!
Feeling better, Captain?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: kendall
Date: 20 Jul 04 - 02:23 PM

Watch it Sinsull. I can still bite someone's head off. LOL

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Jul 04 - 03:45 PM

Note to self: Take advantage of Kendall's sore tooth. He even let a snotty waitress get away with an attitude today. Today, a waitress, tomorrow, Britney Spears (or is it Speers?)

Can't you just see it? A toothless Captain complete with Greek fisherman's cap in the front row with lighter raised screaming for her to autograph his tee shirt?

Wonder if he really could bite someone's head off now that he doesn't have a wisdom tooth? For sure, if I keep this up, I will find out.

SINS, running to Ruby Tuesdays for cover.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: kendall
Date: 18 Aug 04 - 07:56 PM

Well folks, I had another exam yesterday, and the doctor says the "thing" is getting bigger, so he wants to biopsy it, and the soonest date we can get is September 13. I hope to have my voice back by the Getaway.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Aug 04 - 08:14 PM

Kendall, last month in all of the congratulations I posted "Do go ahead and get the biopsy. Play it safe. THEN pickle your vocal chords.". This time pay attention, and absolutely get it out of the way!

Trying not to be too much of a nag--SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Aug 04 - 09:08 PM

Kendall,
Experience by now has taught you that waiting is the worst part. Maybe there will be a cancellation and you will be moved up the schedule. Meantime, prayers, candles, and lunch at the Rubber Stocking whenever you like.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Amos
Date: 18 Aug 04 - 10:12 PM

Maggie,

One more time and he'll tell you he doesn't remember marrying you.

Then there's "Horse, that's once...." a long shaggy-dog story that Kendall must know...

A

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 19 Aug 04 - 02:54 PM

Amos, he already used that line on me, back before the first surgery. If a guy is told that something "looks okay, but get it tested," he should get it tested!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: kendall
Date: 19 Aug 04 - 04:09 PM

Ok, Ok! I do know that story.
I wanted to wait because I will lose my voice for a month or so, and I wanted to sing at the Getaway. However, if we do this on the 13th of September, there is a good chance I will have it back by then.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 19 Aug 04 - 05:04 PM

OK, then you can come back to the UK/England, for the benefit of those of us who met you in the spring, but didn't hear you sing.....

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: kendall
Date: 19 Aug 04 - 07:43 PM

I look forward to another trip to "Old Blighty"

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: DougR
Date: 19 Aug 04 - 07:59 PM

Llamas of the earth ...REJOICE!

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's Good News (15 Jul 04)
From: kendall
Date: 20 Aug 04 - 07:07 AM

Doug, at some point in the near future, I plan to come through Arizona, and I'll ask you to say that to my face! LOL