BS: Has the beast returned?

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 04:20 PM

Jenny-O

Here's to you and John!

We do add ice cubes as well.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Jeri
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 05:59 PM

Kendall...dammit. Knock this medical stuff off, please!

My love to the both of you,
Moi

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: JennyO
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 11:55 PM

Why thank you Charlie! And here's to you and Judy! Although John will have to toast you with a cup of tea.

Looking forward to your next visit, too. We're still too poor to do any overseas trips yet. Wait till you see the new train layout! It's in a bigger scale and is still a work in progress - he's working on the scenery at the moment. The foam cliffs look impressive and there is even a pig pen with a couple of pigs in mud. Enormous fun!



Sorry for the drift. We now return you to your regular scheduled program.

By the way, all this alcohol for healing is not to be sneezed at. I'm sure we helped Katlaughing with all the drinks we had in her honour, not to mention the beef and Guinness pie! So drink in all the energy and good wishes Kendall!

Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: LadyJean
Date: 30 Jun 05 - 12:46 AM

I'm sending good thoughts your way too.
My mother had a breast removed because of a malignancy, and we had a bunch of scares and false alarms. Her bone scan turned up a cracked rib. It turned up a lose hip prosthesis. A chest Xray found a callus on her lung. (Breathing Pittsburgh air for several decades will do that to you.) Those scares were tough on us. But it felt incredibly good when they were over.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Metchosin
Date: 30 Jun 05 - 01:03 AM

All the best to you kendall. I gave up sweetening my scotch with drambuie many years ago, but if it eases it down for you and you will accept a toast from me straight up, here's to you and some damned good health.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Peace
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 02:22 PM

You're in my prayers, Kendall. Any update?

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: kendall
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 02:54 PM

I have another appointment with the E.N.T. on the 13th. We should know more then. Keep the good energy coming.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: gnu
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 03:35 PM

Will do.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Peace
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 03:35 PM

Same here, Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: rumanci
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 03:38 PM

and from here too
{{{{}}}}

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Don Firth
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 04:53 PM

Hangin' in.

Don Firth

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 06:13 PM

Thinking of you Kendall..........much love to both of you

Fiona xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: dianavan
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 11:08 PM

Kendall -

Its always the uncertainty that is the hardest to take. Once you have a dignosis you will be able to relax or start treatment. Don't forget that there are many who have fought the fight and won. A friend stayed with me while undergoing radiation therapy for the 2nd time and she is still singing at the top of her lungs.

I witnessed her daily routine and I can only say that she continued to live a very active life. She continued to exercise daily (probably more than usual) and she ate alot of kelp! She also soaked in saltwater baths after treatment. Most of all, she painted and sewed to her hearts content.

Good luck to you and remember to stay active and positive in your outlook. There are many thoughts and prayers going your way.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Kaleea
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 12:33 AM

Kendall--the Dr. could well be right about the callous, it does often happen. Geez, wish we were somewhere in the same vicinity as I've helped many a vocalist make the best of what vocal folds they have left after surgeries. Perhaps you can ask around at some of the local universities & see if there's a vocal instructor/coach who might be able to assist you with this. There are many talented instructors who know how to help you beyond the speech therapy!   Do go easy on the booze, though. Alcohol is damaging to the vocal folds!

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Peace
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 03:01 PM

Kendall,

I was listening to you this morning. That Silverstein song you do about the man with the peg leg--buddy, as God is my judge, it's the first song that has ever made me break out laughing. Others have made me smile from amusement, but that's the first to make me laugh aloud. It's a combination of the writing and the performance. Your timing is wonderful; excellent really. You have this sense of phrasing that's up there with the best I've ever heard. Holbrook's performance in "An Evening With Mark Twain" came close, but man, you have something special. Hang in, Captain. Your newest fan.

B Murdoch

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: kendall
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 04:01 PM

Well, thank you very much, Peace. One never gets enough of that kind of energy!

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: ranger1
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 10:55 AM

Kendall, I really missed you at Sinsull's on Saturday. Please tell me you're coming to the bug boil on the 30th? I'm sure lobster is just what you need, with lots of melted butter.
Tami

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Rapparee
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 11:25 AM

I still want to see them shove that ol' pumice stone down to remove the callous.

Only...could it be a bunion? Or a corn? Maybe one of them Dr. Scholl's pads could help.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 11:29 AM

Well Rapaire - he quite often manages to put his foot in his mouth so anything's possible! :0))

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Dave Swan
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 07:46 PM

Yikes. All best wishes. I'm holding out for a callous which can be scoured away by good thoughts and good whiskey.

Best,

Dave

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: gnu
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 04:33 PM

Yo!! Cap'n. Last fall, I made a rockpile for snakes at the south edge of my camp to keep the mice away, since I have no pussy. Good gravel is scarce.

Oh, I could have just refreshed this thread, but, I'm a bit snaky these days.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 06:33 PM

Go to the bug boil (whatever it is!), Kendall -- maybe they can boil away that callus for you while you're there...

YY (adding my good thoughts & best wishes to everyone else's)

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Sorcha
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 06:40 PM

Real news???

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 07:34 PM

Not for a while, Sorch. Kendall has a follow up appointment in about two weeks. Meanwhile he is "dropping in" on unsuspecting women.

gnu - what does having a pussy have to do with also having gravel? Inquiring minds want to know.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: gnu
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 06:35 AM

SINS... Ahhm sure mistahh will tell yahh if he feels inclined to, ahyup. Howevah, I wouldn't badgah him about it. (Sorry... I don't do a very good Maine accent. Of course, if I had my Somberet, I'd say we don't need no stinking badgahs.)

It's "this" time of the morning... more tea, quickly!

Still thinking of you, Cap'n.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: ranger1
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 09:49 AM

Yorkshire Yankee, a bug boil is a lobster feast.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: InOBU
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 08:16 PM

Huge prayers for you Kendal... lor

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Pete Peterson
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 10:12 PM

OK, so now you have to wait till the 13th. Waiting is. Hope everything will be OK & that you will share the good news once you get some.
PETE

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 11:33 PM

Kendall, all my best to you.

Seamus

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: kendall
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 01:51 PM

I can deal with the despair...it's the hope that is killing me.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 07:59 PM

Sounds like a good subject for a song...

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Deckman
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 09:58 PM

"I can deal with the despair ... it's the hope that's killing me!"

I can only imagine, my friend. Please know that we love you and that you are not alone. Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: KT
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 01:08 AM

I'm thinking of you today, Cap'n, and sending lots of love your way.....
KT

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Ebbie
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 02:24 AM

Kendall and Jacqui, lots of us will be thinking of you on Wednesday.

Ebbie

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: HuwG
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 02:49 AM

Best wishes. I hope whatever it is turns out to be benign or innocuous.


HuwG

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: JennyO
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 10:31 AM

Good energy coming your way today, Kendall. No beasts allowed!

Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: coldjam
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 11:09 AM

Rename "The Beast" "That Annoying Little Insect!" And here's more unsolicited advice: stay away from alcohol! (we'll make sure there is still some left for you later-well, we'll try!) it dehydrates tissues. Drink lots of good water. Tincture of Licorice is very good and soothing for the throat (I use it and can attest to the fact).(There are other healing supplements if you're interested or so inclined, but this is the most soothing I know) Don't mess around, stop talking and singing immediately! Let it heal so you can get back to normal, or you may be facing something worse and/or permanent! We are all pulling for you, and I am praying you have a full recovery, maybe even a cooler sound when this is over! You can do it!

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Rapparee
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 11:30 AM

Inquiring minds in Idaho await the answer! Well, no, actually just me. I think I'm the only inquiring mind in Idaho. At least in the part. There might be others. To be fair, I suppose I should say that I'm awaiting the answer.

So.....

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Áine
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 11:33 AM

Hey there, Cap'n -- Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you and herself today. Hoping that all is well.

Big hogs and snugs to ya both, Áine

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 11:50 AM

Please add me to the list of people thinking about you both and sending all "good vibrations" your way.

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 01:24 PM

Hope is am ambiguous little bastard, isn't it?

According to Greek mythology, Epimetheus (Afterthought), brother of Prometheus (forethought), married Pandora. She came with a dowery and a mysterious chest which he was forbidden to open. He, of course, impulsively opened the box and unleashed all manner of evil upon humankind - pestilence, war, sickness, etc. But in the bottom of the box Hope remained.

So, is Hope the worst of all evils? And if not an evil why was it in the box? And why did it stay?

Stuff like this keeps me awake at night.

I visualize your throat and vocal chords perfectly healthy and pink, Captain. I hear you singing and story telling and being your old self, cranky as all get out but happy and healthy.

Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 01:49 PM

The ENT man has said that the thing hasn't grown and that he is pretty sure it is a callus. However, to be on the safe side, Kendall will be having a scope/biopsy on August 1st, under general anaesthetic. We will get the results on August 10th.

In the meantime there are good things happening - the lobster sing, Champlain Valley festival where he will get together with his old friend Utah Phillips,and the Jed Marum house concert. We're also trying to fit in a trip DownEast to his hometown of Macchias. I've also got my immigration hearing coming up next week, so there is a lot to keep us both occupied.

Thanks to everyone for your good wishes - your thoughts are much appreciated. The love and caring that exists on this site is the main reason why I, for one, keep coming back.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: alanabit
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 02:01 PM

More best wishes from Köln to both of you. I believe both the immigration hearing and the biopsy will produce exactly the results you want.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: kendall
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 05:11 PM

I often welcome Jacqui talking for me, but I guess she forgets that I'm quite able to type for myself! LOL
Anyway, what she said.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: KT
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 05:22 PM

Thanks for the update! Great news that he still thinks it's a callous. But another two weeks of the waiting game....AAARRRGGHH!! Well, that gives us another two weeks to visualize that callous shrinking away to nothing. Every bit of positivve thinking helps. Lots coming from here. Love to you both!

KT

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: gnu
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 05:29 PM

No news is good news. My best to both of you young lovers.

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Janie
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 07:00 PM

Well--sounds pretty good so far--will continue to send good thoughts and prayers. I would say it sounds very hjopeful, but wouldn't want to cause Mary to lose another night's sleep;^)

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: Deckman
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 07:18 PM

Machias (one "C?") eh? Kendall, we also have a "Machias" out here in Washington state. It's actually only about a 20 minute drive from my home.

My memory says that as the loggers and lumberjacks moved across the Northern states, clearcutting everything that grew, they took their towns with them. As a result, we have many Machias's, Portland's, Saginaw's, Clearwater's (that's where Bride Judy grew up), etc.

CHEERS, and like everyone else here ... best wishes! Bob(deckman)Nelson

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: kendall
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 07:23 PM

Machias is a local Indian name meaning "Bad Little Falls"

Subject: RE: BS: Has the beast returned?
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 07:28 PM

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