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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Ha From: RangerSteve Date: 02 Apr 07 - 09:01 AM I'm glad everythings OK. It's nice to hear about a happy ending once in a while.
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: rock chick Date: 02 Apr 07 - 05:23 AM All the best for a speedy recovery. lol rc xx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Liam's Brother Date: 11 Jan 07 - 12:18 AM I rarely stray below the music threads to the BS at the bottom but I'm glad I did tonight. C'Ranger, old fellow, this is a shock. Liam's Sister-in-law and I send you all the best. Glad to hear that you're back at home. We'll send you an e-mail message tomorrow. It's past our bedtime now. Sleep tight. D & B |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Ha From: Peter Kasin Date: 10 Jan 07 - 01:34 PM Good advice, jacqui...I mean, what if it's a wolf in sheeps clothing? Elmer, you're right, it's really called "The Little Book of Strictly Religious and Highly Moral Stories For The Whole Family." I just spiced it up a little bit for fun. Thank you SunnySister and welcome back to the Catbox. Chanteyranger |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: jacqui.c Date: 10 Jan 07 - 08:24 AM Peter. On NO account take up SINSULL's offer of gifts. Ask Spaw. He'll tell you why. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Elmer Fudd Date: 10 Jan 07 - 01:51 AM And all this time I thought he was reading a book about traffic safety, a boy and his dog, and kids playing with dolls. Always the last one to know... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: SINSULL Date: 09 Jan 07 - 07:24 AM Rest up and heal. I will see if I can promote a traffic cone for you. Otherwise I have a blow up sheep you are welcome to. SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: gnu Date: 09 Jan 07 - 06:45 AM Yes, kat.... Yee-Haw!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Barry Finn Date: 09 Jan 07 - 01:58 AM Glad to hear that you're back on the street Peter. "Peter Street", that's got a funny ring to it don't ya think? Wearing any gowns lately? Well it is good to know you're recovering now & that you're almost back to perfect, spring is just around the corner, the tide's coming in, the dew is on diaper & the pale is on the sail. Ah, life is turning back to normal again & all is gonna be right in the world. Thanks for getting better. Barry |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: SunnySister Date: 09 Jan 07 - 12:37 AM Man Oh Man did I miss a lot not coming here as regular as I should!!! All this going on with one of my all-time favorite Mudcat people and dear friend!??? Thank you all for being there for ChanteyRanger and for his family. What lovely, lovely people you are- I've known it for a while but when the chips are down as with Spaw and ChanteyRanger, I'm so grateful for the Mudcat positive thinking and prayers. Glad to be back here and will try and check in more often as I hate missing things... next you'll be saying that everyone got a free trip to Hawaii and I missed that as well... sheesh... gone a few months to finish my masters and all hell breaks loose. Love to this group and to CR- --SunnySister |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Ha From: katlaughing Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:52 PM Yee-Haw!!! Again!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Charley Noble Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:46 PM Chantyranger- Glad to have you back here posting directly, not that Elmer wasn't doing an adequate job while you were away. But he never would have been indiscrete enough to mention your treasured Secret Santa gift. LOL So when's your next gig? Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: catspaw49 Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:45 PM Well look at this! Lord Windesmere has returned to us to Welcome back my friend and I enjoyed our conversation as well. For those of you who have never heard it, CR has a beautiful voice. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Ha From: Peter Kasin Date: 08 Jan 07 - 08:31 PM I'm finally back at my own place and at my computer (thank you Linda Mattson for your generous offer, though). I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the good wishes, healing thoughts and prayers, and good hunor of you all.....well, maybe I can;-). First, a tremendous thanks to Elmer Fudd. To take such time away from chasing wascally wabbits is a feat all of itself. You're the greatest. We talk often, so 'ol Elmer knows how much I appreciate everything, but I would be amiss not to say it here as well. I'll be resting up this week, keeping my leg elevated when sitting or lying down, and then it's back to work on January 16, easing into things with a light duty schedule (staffing the visitor center front desk, catching up on paperwork and govt email, etc.) Yesterday morning I took the last dose of antibiotic. There's still a little warmth on the leg, but a call to the doctor today reassured me that it should go away in a few days. I just keep monitoring myseld, looking out for any signs of fever, chills, gastro-stuff, etc. This Mudcat community of ours really comes together in times of need. I'm really moved by all this! What's interesting, too, is how much you learn about otherrs experiences with infections, hospitals and self-care. A thank you, too, to Radriano, Jerry Rasmussn, Catspaw, and Katlaughing for your phone calls Good to connect Jerry, Kat, and 'Spaw's voices with the mudcat monikers. My Secret Santa sent a hilarious book, "The Little Book of Pervs: Sexual Weirdness From The World's News." Nothing cheers me up more than reports of a man having sex with a traffic cone, another guy leaving his wife for the pet dog, and yet another guy taking his blow-up sex doll home to meet his parents. Thank you, JennyO, last year's Santa and this year's Santee, for your friendship, and to Jack Halyard for that brilliant parody of Away, Santiano. Well, too many people to thank here, so I'll be sending PM's to all of you over the next few days. You all deserve a proper thank you from an improper chanteyman. All my best to you for this new year! Chanteyranger |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Ha From: JennyO Date: 08 Jan 07 - 05:38 AM Ah yes Liz, but as his Santee, I might not have got my SS prezzie :-( Anyway, as long as he's okay now, all's well. Hope he can get to a computer soon - I still haven't thanked him properly. Give him a big slobbery one from me too! Jenny |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 08 Jan 07 - 05:29 AM Fantastic news... give the old bugger a slobbery one from me. I'll leave it to you to choose what and where. He timed it badly though... if he'd been ill a month earlier, we could have got the Secret Santa Silly Squad in as we did with Alaska Mike. He's still opening the envelopes I hear!! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Linda Mattson Date: 08 Jan 07 - 01:01 AM Thanks, Elmer Fudd, for the updates. Could you PM Peter's mother's phone number? So glad to hear Peter is up, out and about! I could lend him a Macintosh if he'd be interested. It is system 9.x and has airport, but I haven't used it so I'd have to check with another mudcatter to see how to use it wirelessly. It should be fabulous in comparison with a dial-up connection! Happy New Year, Peter! I'll share pictures of Hawaii if you'll share stories of various antibiotics... ;-) -Linda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Elmer Fudd Date: 03 Jan 07 - 01:25 AM I just printed out the entire thread for Peter up to this point. It came to 32 pages, and that's in 12-point type with all the subject headers removed! Thanks to everyone who posted, prayed, joked, heal-hauled and otherwise kept CR in their thoughts--AND let him know about it. The chantey man is resting comfortably, as they say, at his mother's abode. She, however, does not have internet. So anyone who wishes to send a message can PM me or leave a missive on this thread. Better yet, PM for his phone number if you're within phone call range. Even better, a Bay Area 'catter with a laptop containing Airport or another wireless chip might take pity and let him have a look. It can beam in on the neighbor's wireless. Elmer |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Jerry Rasmussen Date: 02 Jan 07 - 10:11 PM And I've been walking around all day singing "Just a chanty in old Chanty Town." Jerry |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Ha From: JudyB Date: 02 Jan 07 - 09:17 PM Wonderful news! And I like the new title!! Faster than a speeding shanty - that's pretty fast!! All the best, JudyB |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Charley Noble Date: 02 Jan 07 - 10:01 AM Chantyranger- Steady, big feller! Hulla-balou-belay!! Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: jacqui.c Date: 02 Jan 07 - 08:36 AM Great news! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Ha From: JennyO Date: 01 Jan 07 - 09:09 PM Faster than a speeding wabbit, More powerful than a jack halyard shanty, Able to leap tall schooners in a single bound. Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! IT'S CHANTEYRANGER!!!!!!!! Yes it's Chanteyranger, strange visitor from Kaiser-Permanente who came back to earth with isopropyl alcohol enhanced powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal Mudcatters. Chanteyranger - who can change the course of mighty sea songs, bend steel with his supersonic leg, and who, disguised as Eustace P McGargle, mild mannered Secret Santa to JennyO, fights the never-ending battle for good music, generosity, and a well-sung Sea Shanty! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Alice Date: 01 Jan 07 - 08:32 PM Welcome home and a Speedy Recovery to you! Alice |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Charley Noble Date: 01 Jan 07 - 08:11 PM But is the world ready for the new and enhanced powers of Chantyranger? Stay tuned to this channel! Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Jerry Rasmussen Date: 01 Jan 07 - 06:20 PM I just came down to my office to give him a call, and thought that I'd check this thread first. HALLLELUJAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Guess I can throw the hospital phone number away!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The New Year just got off to a GREAT start!!!!!!!!! Jeremiah |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: GUEST,Cruiser Date: 01 Jan 07 - 06:15 PM Good news Chanteyranger. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 01 Jan 07 - 06:07 PM Whoop-EEEEEE!!!!!! Giving lots of thanks, here!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: freda underhill Date: 01 Jan 07 - 06:05 PM Great news! thanks for all the updates, Elmer! best wishes to both of you for a Happy New Year! freda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 01 Jan 07 - 06:02 PM HE'S OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 01 Jan 07 - 03:45 PM Charley, Never fear. I made a dumb JOKE about isopropyl alcohol in my giddy elation about the prospect of CR breaking out of the hospital after New Year's Eve. I never for a moment thought anyone should drink the stuff. Still no word yet about any chantey man seen escaping from Kaiser, though. Cheerily, Elmer |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Charley Noble Date: 01 Jan 07 - 03:04 PM Elmer- The lab alcohol of choice is NOT ISOPROPYL alcohol; it's enthanol. Isopropyl alcohol is deadly in even small amounts. Pure ethanol will also do you great harm if you imbibe more than a jigger (paralyzing your tongue in the process) but you'll at least die happy, and your body will require no embalming fluids. Isopropyl alcohol is recommended for external use only. Happy to hear that Chantyranger may soon be outward bound! Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Paul from Hull Date: 31 Dec 06 - 08:03 PM Yes, a good start to the New Year, going home! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 31 Dec 06 - 08:01 PM Jack Freaking Halyard, your chantey did the trick. CR will have to re-read it repeatedly as his daily dose of the laughing cure. And about the part about plumbers. Peter said he comes from a long line of plumbers: father, grandfather and two uncles. So you were spot-on. As to the isopropyl alcohol, indeed it would make his liver quiver. I'm sure the nurses will keep it locked up. I drank some absinthe of approximately that proof once upon a time. Nay, I didn't even drink it; I only wet my tongue with it. My entire body began to burn and suddenly the world looked like an awfully nice place. elmer |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Alice Date: 31 Dec 06 - 07:17 PM That is GREAT news! Glad to hear it! Start out 2007 on the mend. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 31 Dec 06 - 06:41 PM Just spoke with the Velvet Voice, himself. He sounds good! Said he'd had his first good night's sleep, last night, except for when they woke him to take his blood. Vampyres, the lot of them! He may go home, tomorrow! kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: JennyO Date: 31 Dec 06 - 01:36 AM Thanks for letting us know, Elmer. What a bummer to be in hospital for New Years! Because we are so far ahead of you guys with the time, it is only 6 1/2 hours to the New Year. We are going out soon to celebrate with some friends. We'll raise a glass or two to you both!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: freda underhill Date: 31 Dec 06 - 01:35 AM thank goodness for modern medicine - this new year will truly be a time of hope and regeneration after all you've been through Chanteyranger. and from a less modern medicine - see if you can get hold of some Milk Thistle supplements - naturopaths claim that milk thistle can not only protect the liver, but assist in regenerating it. good luck in your recovery, Chanteyranger best wishes freda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: GUEST Date: 31 Dec 06 - 12:44 AM Great to hear he is getting better. 70% alcohol is about 140 proof. It will make his liver go crazy. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 31 Dec 06 - 12:13 AM Sorry for being uncommunicative. I was waiting for something definitive to report. Peter's still in the hospital. The cellulitis is just about gone, but there are some problems with liver and kidney. The doc thinks they are probably caused by dehydration. He says there's no cause for alarm, but he's pumping fluids into him and monitoring Peter's vital signs. Anyway, it looks like Pete will spend New Year's Eve in Kaiser-Permanente, a happening place. If he's lucky, he might get to celebrate with some of that isopropyl alcohol, 70% proof (for external use only). Elmer |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: GUEST,mg Date: 30 Dec 06 - 10:10 PM Have people study some aromatherapy possibilities, using them only with medical permission at this point. I think the cellulitis could be helped fairly easily with some aromatherapy and there are some that help the liver but this is obviously a complicated situation so consult with experts. mg |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: JennyO Date: 30 Dec 06 - 09:55 PM There's been no word from Elmer Fudd for over 24 hours. I do hope everything's all right! Still sending that warm energy... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 30 Dec 06 - 11:03 AM Well done, Jack Halyard! But, um...I think Peter might have a thing or two to say about plumbers!**bg** Good morinin', Peter. I am seeing you "in the Pink" and on the mend. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Linda Goodman Zebooker Date: 30 Dec 06 - 10:52 AM Jack Halyard's song brought tears to my eyes. With thoughts like these, Chanteyranger's road (sail?) back to health should be quick indeed. Adding my best wishes to Peter for a speedy recovery. Linda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Charley Noble Date: 30 Dec 06 - 10:12 AM Jack Halyard- It's a good thing that Chanteyranger's condition doesn't involve any stiches, or splices, or he'd be in real danger after what you've posted! LOL Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: jacqui.c Date: 30 Dec 06 - 07:54 AM I'm keeping the good thoughts coming here. All the best to you Peter and to you Elmer. Take care. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: jack halyard Date: 29 Dec 06 - 11:03 PM Ee lad, you're down in the orlop with Nelson and all. 'ere's a shanty to get yez back aloft. Reckon ye'll know the tune. Good 'ealth, Jack Halyard. PS Sorry about the spelling, I'm an Orstralian. Keel Healing Shanty. By Jack Halyard. (aka John Warner) So heal him up and let him go, Away Shanty Ranger, Heal him up and away he'll go, You folks in Californi-o Shanty Ranger's not the best, Rise up shanty Ranger, So get busy all you doctors in the west, You folks in Californi-o So heal him up and let him go, Away Shanty Ranger, Heal him up and away he'll go, You folks in Californi-o Rise up and sing you shanty crew, Rise up Shanty Ranger, All you nurses, doctors and plumbers too, You folks of Californi-o So heal him up and let him go, Away Shanty Ranger, Heal him up and away he'll go, You folks in Californi-o Get healing you internal pipes, Away Shanty Ranger, You Kidneys, livers, stomachs and tripes, You folks of Californi-o So heal him up and let him go, Away Shanty Ranger, Heal him up and away he'll go, You folks in Californi-o Heal him up, you've got no choice, Rise up Shanty Ranger, We need his songs and we need his voice, You folks of Californi-o So heal him up and let him go, Away Shanty Ranger, Heal him up and away he'll go, You folks in Californi-o His voice is great and his songs are swell, Rise up Shanty Ranger, Us Aussies like his songs as well, You folks of Californi-o So heal him up and let him go, Away Shanty Ranger, Heal him up and away he'll go, You folks in Californi-o |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 29 Dec 06 - 10:56 PM A hitch. As Spaw says, the meds come with mixed blessings. We can do this, folks. Good thoughts and thanks givings coming your way, continously, CR!! Thanks, Elmer!! Hang in there. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Jerry Rasmussen Date: 29 Dec 06 - 09:53 PM Just don't lose concentration Elmer, and start biting your hands and wringing your nails. We need you. Jeremiah |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: JennyO Date: 29 Dec 06 - 09:50 PM Oh dear, only just read this! I'll keep the warm Oz healing thoughts flowing towards his liver. Medication can be so tricky - I hope it can be sorted quickly and you can stop doing contortionist tricks with the simultaneous nail-biting and hand-wringing. Jenny |
