Kendall's next operation

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: 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: 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 - 09:55 AM

I GOTTA hear it! Details, Rap, details.

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: kendall
Date: 19 Jun 08 - 06:36 AM

There is no end to the talent here!

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: gnu
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 10:36 AM

Yell?

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 - 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: 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: Charley Noble
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 09:00 PM

Excellent!

Charley Noble

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: 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: Amos
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 02:08 PM

Wow!!! What a bright propect!!


A

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: 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: ClaireBear
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 11:30 AM

So why do I get "Cosmetic Surgery Centers" and "Plastic Surgery in Marin"? Does my PC have a camera that I don't know about? (And how does google know that I'm in California?)

I find Google a bit creepy.

Claire

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 08:59 AM

now Google is offering Free Spanish Translation & Secret to Learning French.

Google, a source of innocent merriment!

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 07:33 AM

My google ads were for 'Accent Reduction Course' and 'English Without Accent'. I think they were offering y'all a 2-for-1 deal : )

Great news, guys.

Dani

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Leadfingers
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 05:44 AM

Keep with it Cap'n ! Loooking forward to hearing you at The Getaway

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: GUEST,Dan
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 03:16 AM

All right! Just take it easy for now - and I get to play autoharp on your comeback album.

Dan

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 08:05 PM

yah!

but what was your first word, enquiring minds want to know, (Well, this one does)

sandra

Google ads below - Kids songs lyrics & 10 Rules to Cut Belly Fat.

Looove those Google ads! What next?

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Escapee
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 07:29 PM

Good luck to you.
SKP

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Rapparee
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 06:23 PM

Oh, I dunno, Jacqui. Screaming and running like hell....

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: jacqui.c
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 05:38 PM

Repeat after me: "Woman! fetch me my slippers and a beer."

You'll be up and around, your voice as strong as ever, in no time at all.

Not if he starts making those kind of demands, he won't.

There is a voice there - he now has to learn to use it. During the day it has fluctuated from whisper to almost loud at times. His surgeon has told him to start with the exercises that he was doing prior to the strep throat in December and we've got an appointment in Albany for post-op on 1 July, after Old Songs.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Jeri
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 05:06 PM

Jeri" "So Kendall, you got a frog in your throat?"
Kendall: "Nope. I think he was Italian."

Do NOT try everything all at once. No yodeling, no hog-calling and no bluegrass.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: gnu
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 03:03 PM

Well, go SLOW and nuture it. I would LOVE to yak on the phone and have you tell me more jokes and stories... well more than that of course... don't mean to seem selfish.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Rapparee
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 03:00 PM

Repeat after me: "Woman! fetch me my slippers and a beer."

You'll be up and around, your voice as strong as ever, in no time at all.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: SINSULL
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 02:05 PM

A lot stronger than a whisper. It needs tender care and careful work.
Jacqui - get in here!

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: kendall
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 01:55 PM

A bit stronger than a whisper. Needs work.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: gnu
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 01:39 PM

WELL?????????

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Hollowfox
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 01:01 PM

(fingers still crossed; typing with one hand) How'd it go? ($#!@-reduction candles proceeding apace)

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 09:49 AM

then consider how to break your wordfast - a joke? a tall tale? a rude word? or just hello?

love & hugs to you

sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: Rapparee
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 08:32 AM

Lubricate your throat first, as the Power Of Portland Rum is awesome to behold.

Subject: RE: Kendall's next operation
From: kendall
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 07:42 AM

Today is the day "the bandages come off", so to speak, and I haven't tried to talk. I'm almost afraid to.