BS: JenEllen runs away from home

Subject: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: JenEllen
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 01:05 PM

Hey all. Instead of writing each person individually, I thought I'd save myself a few minutes and hog a little thread space to tag everyone at once.

As many of you know, tomorrow is the BigDay for the imaging tests. Unfortunately, it's not at my doctor's office, and barring emergency needs, they anticipate it being a few days before the results will reach him. If I am waiting around at home, staring at the phone, I'll go mad.

So, in the defense of scant sanity, I'm running away from home.

No worries, y'all. I'm taking a few good friends, one really good dog, some perky yodelling leprechaun music, an armload of KateShugak novels, a Micca book, a Fezzy lil' lucky-duck, etc., and heading for the Okanogan as soon as time and health permit after testing.

So, if no one picks up the phone or returns messages for a few days, DON'T WORRY. You are all in my thoughts, I can't tell you how grateful I've been for the love and support, and I'll let you know the (good) news as soon as I can. Muchos smoochos.

~JenEllen

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: open mike
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 01:12 PM

what tests? hope the reports are good. what's a micca book?

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Willie-O
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 01:13 PM

Best wishes to one of my favourite never-mets on the Cat.

If you really want to hide out though keep going west from the Okanagan and hole up in the West Kootenays. They'll never find you there. If you ask around you can find natural hot springs to warm up in too.

Bill

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: JenEllen
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 01:15 PM

CT/PET scans, and yeah, I'm hoping the reports are good too! *g* (The Micca novel is a lovely treat that our Micca found for me in London called "One for Sorrow, Two for Joy". It's brain-candy, but a new favourite.)

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From: Morticia
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 03:14 PM

keeping everything crossed for you Jen.....and sending much love and positive thoughts

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From: Amos
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 03:17 PM

Absolute best and most provocative good wishes for ya, lass! Can't go wrong when you're facing North! :>))

A

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Deckman
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 03:44 PM

Watch out for the grizzlies. Bob

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 04:00 PM

Maybe you'll get to see the Friendly Ogopogo Monster in Okanaga Lake! There's a really interesting wisewomon who has studied it her whole life who can tell some tales, I tell you!

Deep breaths, Circle of Light/Love and know that we are there with you, Jendarlin'....

luvyamuchlyyerkatma

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Peter T.
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 04:07 PM

Take care. I hope it all goes ok.

yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: SueB
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 04:09 PM

Big hug.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: catspaw49
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 05:13 PM

Luvyamuch JE......Let's hear some good news when you return huh Slick?

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 05:39 PM

Did this get discussed on a different thread that we can refer to, rather than guessing or asking all of the same questions over again?

Good luck, JenEllen. It's no fun if you have to drink that contrast stuff. Hold your nose! This too shall pass!

SRS

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From: wysiwyg
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 05:57 PM

SRS, no, not much.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 06:00 PM

Love ya, and GOOD LUCK!

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: wysiwyg
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 06:08 PM

Well, darlin', I know as long as those yodelling leprechauns are around you, nothing TOO bad can get through to harm you! I tell ya what. We'll stay home doing any necessary fretting while you run off and play, so don't spend a moment fretting, yourself, or you'll put someone here out of a job!

Me, Ah ain't gon' fret, Ah jes' start on your next CD surprise.

Woof!

~Susan
AKA Sugar Dog, at your feet when needed

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 06:20 PM

Major big hugs, darling Jen.

Just curl up, relax, soak in some sunshine and some tunes, rot your brain on brain candy, and let us do the worrying!

You will of course report in a timely manner upon receipt of any news, good or bad?
("timely" meaning in your good time, when and as you are willing and able, dear one!)

Loads of love,

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Alba
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 06:22 PM

JenEllen you have the Luck Duck so what could be more of a comfort!!
Looking forward to hearing your Good news when you run "back" Home again:>)
You will be in my Thoughts
Light, Love and Blessings
Jude

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amergin
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 06:30 PM

Hi there, JE...I am sure everything will be fine, just keep your chin up and sing the worries away.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 06:36 PM

Warmth turns liquid the slow sap of Winter
Until an errant step snaps a fallen pine bough
Spilling fragrance into the air
Serendipitous symphony
pine scent, lark song, shiver of filtered light
trout moving through green and amber shadows
This is rebirth
This is the touch of Healing on the Land

Everything good to you, Jen

LEJ

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Tweed
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 07:02 PM

Same here girl.

Tweed

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 07:19 PM

LeeJ...another gem dropped in the 'cat's pool....shimmers on and on, rare and precious...smiles go on with thanks giving

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Micca
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 08:15 PM

A! fill the cup, what boots it to repeat
that time is slipping underneath our feet
unborn tomorrow and dead yesterday
why fret about them is TODAY be sweet.

hugs and thoughts
Micca

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Mudlark
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 08:56 PM

JenEllen...what a wonderfully good idea to take off, rather that sitting at home chewing nails. A good dog, a good book, good music, and a stuffy....what could be better company. Have a good time-out...we'll be all holding good thots for you.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 09:43 PM

JenEllen,

If you decide to make a grand tour, we have a guest room. I would suggest arriving in the next month, it gets pretty hot down here in Fort Worth, Texas. However, since you're living in Eastern Washington you're probably pretty used to gawdawful hot summers, so you call the shot!

Anyway, you're welcome to visit if you'd like to get away. We have a special rate for Mudcatters! (Ask Marion--she didn't have to pick up too much litter down in the creek!)

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 09:58 PM

Jen,
I am keeping you close in my thoughts and rubbing a little green duck for luck.
Deep breaths.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amos
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 12:40 AM

Dang, Mary -- I just knew I was missing something!! Rub the green duck!! :>))

Thanks!


A

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 05:00 AM

Slip in the back door of the Mudcat Tavern. i'm sure we can find you a bar stool, a glass and something to put in it...
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: LilyFestre
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 06:33 AM

Hey JenEllen....

    Enjoy your getaway! I'll be keeping you in my prayers!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Tinker
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 06:37 AM

Me and a hundred pounds of big ol' loving slobbery Bubba dog are holding thoughts of you close.

Blessings and Light

Tinker

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Benjamin
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 10:52 AM

Hey, I've been to the Okanogan! It's a wonderful area. Anyways, take care! I hope everything is fine.
Best wishes to one of the few catters I have met!
Benjamin

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 07:32 AM

Kendall here, luv, my warmest best wishes to you, and a huge Maine hug!

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: GUEST,Jen-Sitter John
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 02:39 PM

Under orders, I was to tell you that Jen is well and has been packed into a van full of rowdies and dogs and headed for the border.
    Yesterday was okay. We got everywhere we were supposed to be on time. The CT was a little unnerving, and seemed to take forever because she was shaking. She's not had good experiences with them before. They kept piling blankets on, but I think she was scared more than cold. She finally held still long enough for pictures, and I think she was relieved to not have to go from there to a hospital!
    The PET scan was interesting. No oral contrast media, it was an injected toxic glucose. Jen drove the guy crazy wanting to know the exact drug mechanisms to the last base pair. Then off to the doctors for a pre-chemo checkup and then to the clinic for treatments. A really long day. I tried to make her eat something last night, but she was asleep the second that fat white cat hit her lap.
    I'm heading up after work on Friday, and will print this collection out and take it along, if no one minds. I think she'd enjoy it.
    John

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amos
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 02:43 PM

John:

Thanks for being there, ten times over.

She is much loved all across these crazy cyber-plains.

A

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: wysiwyg
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 02:43 PM

Minds? We don't have any! :~)

She has spoken highly of her Runaway Handlers. You go for it!

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Ebbie
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 03:03 PM

It's time we had some GOOD news and JenEllen is just the one to bring it to us. The best of good fortune to you.

(And in the meantime, while you're waiting, remember Scarlett's admonition and think about it 'tomorrow'.)

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Morticia
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 03:09 PM

John, thanks for riding shotgun on our little hellcat....I know it can't be easy but we're awfully grateful she has someone to rely on.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Pseudolus
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 03:19 PM

JenEllen a.k.a My Secret Santa!

   I've been thinking about ya! You're in our thoughts and prayers...that includes Joshua and Jacob!


                     Frank

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Allan C.
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 03:20 PM

I predict heavy flurries of good wishes in your area over the next few days. Mine will be among them.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 03:23 PM

flurries of good wishes and showers of blessings? Lioght breaking through the gloomy clouds?

any other weather metaphors?

John - give her a few hugs for those of us who can't reach her physically.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 03:58 PM

Everything's coming up roses...(well at least the last time I looked at my tattoo!)**bg**

THANK YEW, Dear John, for keeping us posted. Like Mortee, I am glad you and the others are there to ride herd on her. Puir tender goil...that kinda thing can be so g.d. scary. Hold her close, if she'll let ya, and give her a warm hug from me, Morgan, Rue, Rog, Merlee, Trystan, Kipling, Charlee, Kelpie, and Emily, okay...and we'll hope the fur doesn't fly in the melee that ensues.:-)

luvyaJendarlin'...katma

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: jimmyt
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 04:48 PM

I will pray for good news JenEllen!! You are a very special presence here in the ole catroom!   jimmyt

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Willie-O
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 06:39 PM

As Mr Fielding once remarked to JenEllen: (paraphrased)
"Now I see why men set a thousand ships sailing in your direction.
Because you are nuts!"
Well who else would stalk Kenny Rogers on a chairlift?! God knows I can't remember what that thread was...probably bizarre encounters with famous people.

We love ya JenEllen (and thanks for the update John).

And please note, even in Canada, skiing season is over.

Bill

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 07:50 PM

Joh, thanks for taking care of dear Jen- we love her so, we wish we could be there, wrapping her in hugs and then changing the subject with something ridiculous. We're counting on you to do your best!

(Jen, the streams of love are still pouring your way!)

Love,

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 09:39 PM

Lots of good thoughts and hugs coming atcha from this direction, too, Jen.

Lots of love, too.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Dave Swan
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 10:01 PM

Yikes, J.E. I haven't been around much to hear about this. This does not sound like a good way to spend your spare time. Best wishes for all the best news and a good trip away. Speedy recovery, lots of laughs.

Big hugs,

D

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: catspaw49
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 10:37 PM

I am forced to apologize for Brother Dave there as he has been tied up with his duties as a partner in Lane,Fielding,Patterson, and Swan, Layabouts-At-Large and For Hire. We are busier than ever before doing nothing as Bush has things so screwed up that there are more folks than ever wanting and needing to do nothing for awhile. We are happy to provide that service for them so they can continue with the daily grind of making a living. Like we say, "When doing sweet damn all is simply too damn much, call LFPS. For you, we do nothing.   After all, it's the very least we can do!"

Since Rick's death we here at LFPS have been swamped with business as we now have Rick taking on the long term cases and he's virtually unlimited in the number he can handle. This has put Mick, Dave, and myself in the position of having to take on all of those short term jobs that we could never get to before and I tell you, doing nothing has never been better and our clients could not be happier. I also should say here that although we all get excellent comments from our clients, Rick is getting the most favorable ones by far. He has never done nothing quite so well before and indeed has set the bar at a new level.

John, thanks.....and take good care of JE. Also be careful around her. One time some of us were on a riverboat and she set a Kestrel on fire. I'd just keep her away from birds in general, ya' know?

Spaw--Founding Partner
Lane, Fielding, Patterson, and Swan

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Dave Swan
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 11:38 AM

At LFPS we don't do much....but we do it every day.

D

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amos
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 11:45 AM

It's the attention to the details of not doing things, that makes all the difference.

A

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: CarolC
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 11:48 AM

Good luck with the tests, JenEllen, and have fun on your trip.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Peter T.
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 12:08 PM

I note that the latest staff report suggests that LFPS has a new branch office in the Belacqua Hotel.

yours,

Peter T.