Kendall's next operation

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 02:04 PM

lots of good wishes Kendall for a good recovery

best of everything

al

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 02:05 PM

He's doing the exercises and getting quite good sound. The likelihood of a speaking voice is getting better!

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Amos
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 02:08 PM

Wow!!! What a bright propect!!


A

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: ClaireBear
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 02:10 PM

I am thrilled to hear that, Jacqui!

(And you know what? The Google ad now says "138 words is all you need." Too funny!)

My best,
Claire

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: gnu
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 05:23 PM

Oh my. What great news. Healing thoughts and prayers at ya!

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Charley Noble
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 09:00 PM

Excellent!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Janie
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 09:29 PM

Kendall darlin', make sure those 138 words are mostly fit for polite company!

Not posting much, but checking this thread everyday.



Janie

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Big Mick
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 09:40 PM

By George, we might get to perform together yet!!! It is what I am praying and hoping for. Jacqui..... I have frequent flyer miles. If that seagoing old dog doesn't do what he is supposed to, let me know. I will burn a ticket and come out and run 'im under the keel.

Mick

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Rapparee
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 10:24 PM

I've got frequent flyer miles as well, Mick, and I'll help haul him up the other side.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Big Mick
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 10:26 PM

Hell, Rap, if you are helping, we can run him through a couple of times.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Amos
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 11:32 PM

I want to be in on that number. At least one cut--the Kingston Geriatrics Terio...sounds good? "Here we go, round again, singing a song about...I forget..."...

"What key are you playing that in, Mick?"

"I dunno--what song is it?"

"Better ask Kendall...never mind, I'll ask him, I'm on his left side..."

"Kendall, what song is Mick playing?"

"Who the fuck are you?"

...and for our next number....


:>)

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 04:48 AM

this is a great thread (great news about Kendall & great stuff from other folks posting & not forgetting Google's contribution).

sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Rapparee
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 08:22 AM

Amos, Mick -- I'll be happy to do backup on steel bodhran. All I need is a hammer and a metal garbage can lid.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: kendall
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 08:40 AM

My period of voice rest is over, and I'm doing the exercises that the ENT in Boston and my local speech therapist gave me.
I can now yell, "The fool rode a mule to school"

I don't expect many cases where I can use that in conversation, but it's a start.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 09:23 AM

a conversation stopper, rather than a starter.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: gnu
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 10:36 AM

Yell?

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: kendall
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 12:00 PM

Well, much louder than normal speech, but it won't shatter Tupperware.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Amos
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 12:02 PM

I guess you could use to start a round of gossip about someone...just point and recite in a low whisper...

I know it doesn't make any sense, but when has that ever made a difference where gossip was concerned? ;>D

Keep gettin' better, Skippah.


A

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Janie
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 12:27 PM

Wow, Kendall - so you have real volume now? Now that is good news.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: maeve
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 01:43 PM

That was you we heard? Thought it sounded familiar!

Tell you what Kendall; When the neighbor's cat sneaks into our yard Ill wave to you and you can holler and scare him off for me. Thanks!

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Rapparee
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 03:02 PM

Wait until you're in a crowd -- a shopping mall, a supermarket, a bar -- and say that rather loudly as if it were a question and you were surprised that someone would do such a thing. If someone questions you about it, glare at them as if they were some sort of small, obnoxious, insect.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 11:48 PM

Kendall - this is all sounding like GOOD NEWS to me...

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 11:54 PM

Me, too!

"The fool rode a mule to school"

Someone write a song? The man ought to get to sing it, at least!

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 11:56 PM

Call all hands to hear the captain
As his voice rings loud and clear

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Amos
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 12:44 AM

Rich man took an aeroplane
To jump across the creek;
Wise man walked to the top of the hill
And sat there for a week,
Poor man walked around downtown,
Begging for a meal;
While the fool
Rode a mule
To school.

Rich girl wants a famous beau
To take her to the city.
A wiser gal will learn to sew
And turn her face from pity.
A poor girl sits outside and prays
Some man will set her free,
But the fool
Rides a mule
To school.

Etc., etc.....

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: kendall
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 06:36 AM

There is no end to the talent here!

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Rapparee
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 08:36 AM

Yeah. I'm gonna be on TELEVISION today! I'll be happy to mention you, Kendall, if you'd like me to. You'll never know one way or t'other though, 'cause it's on the Community Access cable. Later I'll be on radio and THAT you could listen to since it'll be on streaming Internet audio 'cause it's a public radio station.

I'm gonna sing that great operatic ballet "Way Down By Mobile Way" from ol' Joe Green's "Demon Barber of Seaville" while accompanying myself on bodhran and accordion.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: gnu
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 09:55 AM

I GOTTA hear it! Details, Rap, details.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Amos
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 12:04 PM

Sic semper Rapaire--the medium is the massage.


A

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: gnu
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 02:12 PM

She's got a front for it? So, like, she could tell you're fortunate?

I wonder how much she charges for a palm reading?

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Becca72
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 02:40 PM

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: gnu - PM
Date: 15 Jun 08 - 06:28 PM

No Downeast accent? Well, can she at least DO one, ya know, fer when company comes er what eh?




AYUH.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: maeve
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 02:44 PM

Don't be naive, gnu. Accordian to my sauces, the whole program is a cover-up for his money laundering operation using Palmolive to grease palms. Rapaire has promised to follow his first song with "Tiny Bubbles" as an encore. I also heard he hran away from angry coconut growers at the last station.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: gnu
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 03:11 PM

Becca... I gnu ya could.

Maeve... I bought a 5l (litre... yes, it is spelled "re", Rapaire) jug of Palmolive today. There was a two dollar off coupon at Costco. Besides, I have engineer hands and I must use a gentle dish cleanser to keep away those dishpan hands.

Well, not really... I am just a bargain hungry consumer. And, 5l of dish soap should last me a while. I mostly use it for other household chores, like washing the sides of the dishwasher.

Yo Cappy! How's about an update eh?

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: gnu
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 03:48 PM

Will do.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: gnu
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 04:28 PM

After Cindy the weatherbabe gives her final forecast.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Rapparee
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 07:28 PM

51 liters (God I wish you'd learn to spell!), huh? I'd heard someone say, "Them filthy Canadian bastards" and that raises the question: were your parents married? To each other, I mean?

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Amos
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 07:44 PM

So Kendall's next operation will be a money laundering operation? I guess those Coast Guard friends could come in handy.



A

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 07:52 PM

Could be. And Rapaire will be busy washing his mouth out with some of gnu's Palmolive. On account of them there Canadians are generous.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: maeve
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 07:55 PM

And that there guest was a cookieless maeve.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Amos
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 07:58 PM

Ach, aroint thee, thou cookieless maeve!! Fir Fie!! :D



A

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Rapparee
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 10:21 PM

Well, if I had 51 liters of soap I would certainly share it. Now, if it were 51 liters of, say, good single malt I might be a bit more selfish and only share it with people like gnu and Peace and most any 'Catter who happened to stop by.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: gnu
Date: 20 Jun 08 - 03:17 AM

Five litres. Gee!

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: freda underhill
Date: 20 Jun 08 - 04:44 AM

Kendall, good luck with your vocal chords. Pavarottis method of getting his voice ready to perform was to sing very socftly and quietly during the day, prior to performing in the evening.
here's a song to help you on the way..

Day after day,
Alone on a mule,
The man with the foolish grin is
keeping perfectly cool
But everyone wants to know him,
they can see that he's so cool,
And he never gives an answer,
for the fool on the mule,
Sees the sun going down,
And the eyes in his head,
See the world spinning 'round.
Well on the way,
Head in a cloud,
The man of a 1000 voices talking perfectly loud
But nobody ever hears him,
Or the sound he appears to make,
And he never seems to notice,
for the fool on the mule,
Sees the sun going down,
And the eyes in his head,
See the world spinning 'round.
And he never listens to them,
He knows that they're the fools
They don't like mules,
Ooh, ooh,
Round and round and round.

The fool on the mule
Sees the sun going down,
And the eyes in his head,
See the world spinning 'round.

Ooh,
Round and round and round

oops, apols to some infamous insects...

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: maeve
Date: 20 Jun 08 - 05:37 AM

Fir Fie! Fir Fie!
I'd rather make pie!
And when I hear yon Kendall's cry for
"Something tasty, not too dry."
Then shall I bake some apple pie.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: kendall
Date: 20 Jun 08 - 06:54 AM

Freda, Maeve, I think I'm in love! Thank you so much!

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Micca
Date: 20 Jun 08 - 07:28 AM

The fool on the mule wears a dress of pink tulle
not a man that your anxious to meet
but maybe we don't mean
a grey horse like beast
but refer to the mules on his feet!!

This pink hat for sure, is hard to endure
maybe his colour senses are wonkey
I would add in haste
his execrable taste
is not fit for man, beast or donkey

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Jun 08 - 08:14 AM

You're all mad!

ROTFLMAO.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 20 Jun 08 - 08:25 AM

A poor man thought a fool rode to town on his mule
When a rich man in a big car wizzed past
But the car it broke down before reaching town
For the rich man had run out of gas
The man joined the fool on the back of the mule
And together they reached town at last
The beast blew a fart; gave the rich man a start
'Cause the mule still had plenty of gas
Now Kendall my friend; I hope in the end
That this ditty will cause you to smile
And I pray that the sound of your voice will be found
To return in a very short while.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 20 Jun 08 - 08:52 AM

The Mule's Reply
(with apologies to, I think, The Isley Brothers)

Well, you know you make me wanna'
(Shout) Kick my heels up and
(Shout) Throw my hands up and
(Shout) Throw my head back and
(Shout) Come on now
(Shout) Don't forget to say you will

Dani

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Rapparee
Date: 20 Jun 08 - 09:45 AM

Actually, a smart person rides a mule. They're smarter than horses, more agile and sure-footed, and have a better riding gait. So if a fool rode a mule to school s/he probably wasn't as foolish as thought.