BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)

Subject: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: jacqui.c
Date: 21 May 09 - 07:58 PM

We've just got back from the hospital where Kendall was due to have further treatment to his damage vocal cord.

When the surgeon was about to put more filler in the right vocal cord he noticed a lump on the left vocal cord. Further examination showed that there was a growth on the left vocal cord which seems to be a carcinoma in situ. A deep biopsy has been taken and we will, hopefully, get the diagnosis by the end of next week.

In all probabilty this will entail further laser surgery to excise this new cancer and then further reconstructive surgery to try and improve the voice quality, which will deteriorate as a result of this surgery.

Needless to say, we are both devastated by this latest news, as is Kendall's surgeon, who has become a friend.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 May 09 - 08:02 PM

So very sad, Jacqui. This is such bad news. Tell the Captain he is loved and treasured.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 21 May 09 - 08:05 PM

Damn.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Jeri
Date: 21 May 09 - 08:06 PM

I'm so sorry. Big hugs from me and ditto what Mary said.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: kendall
Date: 21 May 09 - 08:06 PM

Definition of time: Just one god damn thing after another.
To hell with it. It's obvious that all the good thoughts and prayers are woth zero.Thanks anyway, you tried and I do appreciate that.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Maryrrf
Date: 21 May 09 - 08:21 PM

I am so sorry to hear this.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Amos
Date: 21 May 09 - 08:21 PM

Gawdammit, Kendall...you keep opening your mouth as wide as you can and all these demons fly in. I thought they taught you to keep yoah mouth shet back on the farm. Gawdammit.

Hell widdit. You know you are as loved as a feller can be and still be decent, so buck up and heal that one, too. You're bigger than it is.



A

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: curmudgeon
Date: 21 May 09 - 08:30 PM

Do, please, read   this -- Tom

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Deckman
Date: 21 May 09 - 08:30 PM

damn damn damn. bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: meself
Date: 21 May 09 - 08:32 PM

Hang tough, man. We'll be waiting here for you ...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Hollowfox
Date: 21 May 09 - 08:56 PM

%$@#. My thoughts are with you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 May 09 - 08:57 PM

It's obvious that all the good thoughts and prayers are worth zero.

I know you are angry and feel devastated, but think..if you had NOT had all of those good thoughts and prayers, you might not be here. There are always worse alternatives and always more than an "either/or"...third and fourth alternatives, etc.

The Kendall I know and love has a strong faith in the Great Spirit, as do I. You can make it through this, if you choose and with Jacqui there I think you'd better choose or else! (Hope that got a small grin out of ya, at least.

Enough...I give thanks for your complete healing and send lots of {{{{{HUGS}}}} and love to you both.

(curmudgeon, thanks for the link. I'd heard that, too!)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Severn
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:05 PM

A truly sad thing to hear. I wish him only the best getting through these new trials, and my thoughts and hopes will be with him.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Mrrzy
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:09 PM

Aw man. Woman and child, too. So very sorry.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Charley Noble
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:13 PM

Shit!

Someone had to say that.

And yes, Kendall, I'll mobilize some positive thoughts your way as well.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Ron Davies
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:15 PM

Aw, Cap'n.   You can coast on your laurels for a while. And, after the 7 years or so bad luck you've had it must be time for the worm to turn. When you get your voice back you can branch out and sing the blues--you've sure earned the right.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Beer
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:26 PM

Some folks say this with no problem on the internet. Many are friends whom I have never met. And thought I seldom use profanity the first words whispered as I read this was "FUCK".
Adrien

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Neil D
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:26 PM

My God, WTF?!? SO sorry to hear this news. We know that there is nothing we can say. My sister is having a radical hysterectomy in the morning. They will take lymph nodes to see if hers has spread. We completely understand the "where do the good thoughts and prayers get ya?", but we gotta keep hoping that sometime something has to let up. PLEASE!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Barry Finn
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:27 PM

Sorry to hear this news Kendall. I wish there was something I could do or say.

BArry

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Ebbie
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:29 PM

DAAAAMMMMMMN

Katlaughing makes a great point- if it weren't for the intangibles...

And we do know that at least some bodily functions are affected by thought. Biofeedback is in common use.

And since we know that much, we also know how much more we don't know.

But, as I said, DAAAAAMMMMMN

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Beer
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:32 PM

I think I'm also a little upset because my close friend and co-worker for 35 years was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer 4 weeks ago and he finally told me yesterday. Peace (Bruce), if you come on this thread you met him with a beer in his hand two years ago in my garage. His name is Grant.
Sorry to side step for a minute but I'm sure you understand.
Adrien

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: ranger1
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:38 PM

Oh, crap! Well, tell that nodule to get itself gone or Jacqui will kick its ass.

(((Kendall)))

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:39 PM

You're right, Kendall. The prayers and good thoughts and wishes don't change anything. You still have cancer, you still have to deal with the damage, and it still stinks, completely.

All the prayers and the good thoughts and the best wishes do is tell you that you don't have to go through any of this alone. They tell you that as much as we all love your singing and storytelling, that isn't why we love you. (In some cases, actually, it's the leather jacket, but I for one like you as a person.) They won't take away a single ounce of suffering, but they can let you know that the suffering isn't all there is, and there are those among us who will walk with you - Jacqui most of all, but she is not the only one.

It's bad news, yes, and I'd be thoroughly pissed if I were you - at life, at God, at the universe, at my body, at whatever and whomever I could find to be pissed at. You've earned the right.

But on the other side of despair and anger is love - and you are deeply loved by more people than you know.

You don't need to get there today, or even soon. It's all right. Our love and friendship will be wait for you.

Dan

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Tinker
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:42 PM

What Kat said.
.... and Kendall the thought of you tends to bring out the best of my positive thoughts and hugs and yeah, I'd rather be able to fix it too.... (I tend to go down that road too often myself.) But, the chorus tonight seems to be Dammmn.... followed by a really big hug.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: artbrooks
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:43 PM

Damn!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:47 PM

Kendall, read the article Amos linked to. I've been listening to that series all week, and now I see the reason why--it was to chime in as one more voice to say you can get over this, just take one day at a time and don't waste time looking at what you had, look at what you have now and what you want to have in the future. That's all we can ask of you.

In the meantime, your friends at Mudcat and elsewhere are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers, and there isn't a damned thing you can do about it. Except get better.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Janie
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:54 PM

Kendall and Jacqui,

I can and nothing to what has been said so far, other than to strongly second Dan's post. Prayers and good thoughts may not make a disease go away, but love does matter. You know that but that knowledge is just hidden from you right now by what I understand is in many ways devestating news, particularly in view of your expectation that you were going to take another step toward restoration of your voice.

I think you know just how much you are loved, both of you. And Kendall, you have Jacqui at your side now, unlike the first time cancer was discovered, to walk very, very closely beside you.

When you are ready, let this precious knowledge exist beside the anger and deep, deep disappointment.

I am grateful that the carcinoma appears to be in situ and fully contained. I love you for who you are, not for your voice.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Rapparee
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:56 PM

Oh, goddamn sumbitch batshit ratsass and I'm about to get down to some real cussin' so I'll leave off before I offend someone.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: olddude
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:57 PM

Please get better , I am so so sorry to hear this ... anything I can do you know how to get a hold of me Captain ...
anytime

In my prayers
what a bad time you good folks have gone through lately
please take care of yourself

Dan

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 21 May 09 - 10:12 PM

Hey, Kendall, I just got off the phone with Kat. We discussed your case--and concur--less time for you in the cellar now. That's one good thing that comes of it.

SRS (takes off Pollyanna costume and heads for the door)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: ClaireBear
Date: 21 May 09 - 11:21 PM

Oh Kendall, oh Jacqui, cancer is such a bitch.

Never give a bitch the time of day.

I love you two. Be strong, yet again.

Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Bill D
Date: 21 May 09 - 11:26 PM

well, Dan Schatz & Janie said about everything I might have. People DO care, no matter "Murphy's Law 147Z.128"
"Whatever hits the fan is not distributed equally."

You've had your share and part of 6-8 others. Let the docs do their thing and maybe it IS time for some better news soon.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Celtaddict
Date: 21 May 09 - 11:54 PM

Hate to hear it.
What Dan said.
And the love and hugs are here whether you appreciate them just now or not.
But we will be glad to hear you again, even if it is in a whisper.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Nancy King
Date: 21 May 09 - 11:55 PM

Well, jeez, Kendall, what rotten news! You've had more than your share over the last while, and there's not much any of us can say or do it mitigate that. But we DO love you, and keep you in our thoughts. Hope it helps.

Nancy

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: KT
Date: 22 May 09 - 03:01 AM

This is so lousy. I can only imagine how deflated you must feel. Disppointed is the tip of the iceburg. AND, I AM continuing to hold you both in positive, loving thoughts.
Love you both~
KT

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Gervase
Date: 22 May 09 - 03:13 AM

Don't you bloody DARE get defeatist about this, Morse!
It's crap news, but it isn't necessarily the crappest. Meanwhile, click this at regular intervals.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 22 May 09 - 03:50 AM

I second everything said - especially Dan's comment about your jacket (I once had a leather jacket that my friends loved!)

hugs to you both

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 22 May 09 - 04:08 AM

All here thinking of you two today.
Hoping for better news,
keith.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 22 May 09 - 04:26 AM

Have only just seen this thread, and can only echo what Keith (and others) have said.

Love and hugs to you both (and to family)

Kitty
xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: bfdk
Date: 22 May 09 - 04:31 AM

So sorry to hear your news, stay strong.

A big hug for the both of you,

Bente

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: alanabit
Date: 22 May 09 - 04:33 AM

What Beer said.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Anne Lister
Date: 22 May 09 - 04:44 AM

Whether it's worthless or not in practical terms, we're sending love and,yes, healing thoughts across the ocean. Might not do any good, but at least it's something we can do rather than just feel totally helpless.

Words don't do it, really, do they?

Anne

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 22 May 09 - 04:47 AM

Sorry to hear this. Love and hugs from Erica and me.

May the Great Mother and the All Father heal and comfort you both.

So mote it be.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 22 May 09 - 04:49 AM

Bugger. Bugger, bugger, bugger, bugger, bugger.

I'm not going to stop thinking good thoughts for you though, just because you're a grumpy old coot. Miserable bastards like you just keep going and going!

((hugs))

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Leadfingers
Date: 22 May 09 - 05:15 AM

One day , as I sat musing , sad and lonely , without a friend , a voice came to me out of the gloom saying " Cheer Up ! Things could be worse!"
So I cheered up , and sure enough , things got worse .

Hell Cap'n , words fail me , so I fall back on Bad Humour !

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: maeve
Date: 22 May 09 - 05:31 AM

Kendall and Jacqui,

Life does not get easier. Listen to Dan. Anger makes sense right now. Keep the door open for the return of joy. Because I said so.

I love you both,

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: gnu
Date: 22 May 09 - 06:11 AM

Oh my.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 22 May 09 - 06:37 AM

....excuse me (leaves the room, goes outside, kicks some rocks and shouts and swears for a minute).

OK, I'm back. And having gotten that off my chest, I'm still determined to send light and love and healing thoughts and prayers to you, dear friend. I'm with Kat (as usual) on this one.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Hawker
Date: 22 May 09 - 06:40 AM

Not a lot I can add, except NOT FAIR! Love you both, holding both your hands and im not stopping thinking about you both either! You dont deserve this, and like many here I only wish I could carry this heap of shit for you!
Hugs, Lucy x

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Bobert
Date: 22 May 09 - 07:28 AM

Nuthin' left to add... It's all been said...

Listen, ya'll... Ol' Bobert gonna have a bigass talk with the Bigass Big Guy this evenin' and see if He will get this thing sorted out...

Until then, ya'll take care and know that you're in my thoughts...

((((BIG HUG)))

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Becca72
Date: 22 May 09 - 07:50 AM

Very well said, Dan. Thank you.
My own opinion is this sucks but we've dealt with worse. Kendall is a much loved father, grandfather, husband and friend voice or no voice.
I love you, Dad.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 May 09 - 07:58 AM

So...after a few Fucks! Shits! Sons of a Whore! and some tears, I settled down and realized that today is not a whole lot different from yesterday. The "What is": Kendall's voice is no worse than it was on Monday. Kendall may still get it back.

As to the positive thoughts not helping, I see just the opposite. Two months of looking for Ezra, comforting Meghan, and worrying 24/7 have taken their toll. This growth is at least partially due to all that stress.

So, for now, rant, rave, throw things. DO NOT kick Jacqui or the dog. Get all the frustration and anger out. And then we start over.

But not at the beginning - the experience you have with the first tumor puts you light years ahead on treating the second one. Let us know when to re-light the candles.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: catspaw49
Date: 22 May 09 - 07:59 AM

Dan came along and Janie and said what I was thinking as well. I see Bill and others, not surprisingly, agree with them too. If you didn't get it Kendall, then let me phrase it in a different way......

Fuck You...........

It don't matter a fat rat's ass whether thoughts and prayers heal or not. They are though, the tangible proof that you have loyal and caring friends who love you......and how dare you tell them otherwise? You have the right to feel pissed over the cancer and all but you have no right to tell these folks that they don't matter........because they do. And you know what? They obviously aren't going to let you remain in that present mood because it takes a lot more dumbass behavior than even you can provide to shake their love and friendship.

So wallow around awhile and then get up and apologize to those fine folks who love you for the man you are rather than anything you do, have done, or ever was. They don't care. They love you. I thought that any asshole could see that but I may have been wrong. All those good wishes and prayers are the proof of their love and care. If you can't see that or can't do that, then what you can do is kiss my ass.....and I just farted.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Lox
Date: 22 May 09 - 08:29 AM

Don't give up mate.

I'll miss you if I don't see you around here.

You're a good man.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: MMario
Date: 22 May 09 - 09:17 AM

I opened this thread hoping and praying that a spambot had ressurected an old thread and I'd be reading posts from long ago...

Damn.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Dave Swan
Date: 22 May 09 - 09:27 AM

All best wishes for the best possible outcome.

D

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: topical tom
Date: 22 May 09 - 09:47 AM

So sorry, Kendall to hear such bad news. I'll keep you in my thoughts and, yes, even prayers. They can't hurt and they MAY help; what's to lose? Anyway, I wish you all the best. Hang on to hope.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: wysiwyg
Date: 22 May 09 - 09:49 AM

(((kendall)))

(((jacqui)))

Part of what makes the Captain the Captain is that he knows how to handle a storm.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: billybob
Date: 22 May 09 - 10:40 AM

Dear Kendall and Jacqui,
we have never met, but I feel I know you through mudcat, been here reading about your family and all the dreadful days you had to get through recently.The stress must have contributed to what is happening now.
You are very special to all your friends near or far, all we can do is send our love and keep you in our thoughts.I do know how devestating it is to get bad news and also the feeling of dread when you sit outside the doctors office every six months and hope that all will be ok this time.
best wishes from the UK
Wendy

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 22 May 09 - 11:33 AM

Only just caught up with this thread and I'm SSSOOOO sorry. I hear your views, Kendall, but I'm still going to do a working to send healing over the waves.

Blessings
Rhiannon and Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: LilyFestre
Date: 22 May 09 - 11:46 AM

Lots of good thoughts coming your way.

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 22 May 09 - 12:35 PM

So sorry to hear this! Struggles never seem to end, but struggle on we must!
Best wishes for a positive outcome,
          Sandy

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Azizi
Date: 22 May 09 - 12:44 PM

I'm still sending out Positive Vibrations.

-Azizi

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 22 May 09 - 01:11 PM

Bugger!
Duck love coming your way both of you. xx

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: mouldy
Date: 22 May 09 - 01:18 PM

Hell, Kendall, the measure of how much you are loved and respected is shown by the above people NOT giving up on the thoughts and prayers! I agree with all that's been said - and also sympathise with your knee-jerk reaction to the news you've just been given - but DESPITE that, we are continuing doing our bit by being there for you both, in spirit at least, so climb up onto all these good vibes that are coming your way, both of you, and let's have at this damned invader in your body!

Andrea x

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 May 09 - 02:12 PM

Thank you all of you. I love you all.

I think that this hit us harder because we went to Albany on the hope that there might be some improvement to Kendall's voice as a result of the procedure. Those of you that have seen Kendall in the past few months know how much of an improvement there had already been. Instead of that improvement we were told that he could lose some of the voice he has now and that really hurt.

I think that having to tell Kendall the bad news when he was out of recovery was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. He still thought that the original operation had been carried out and the look on his face when I told him that it hadn't, and what Dr Shapshay had found, was one I never want to see again. We were staying at the house of friends fairly close to the hospital and had the house to ourselves as they were away overnight. That was a blessing as we both needed some space to deal with this.

Now he has to have a CAT scan of his neck next Tuesday and then wait for the results of the biopsy, we're told at the end of next week. In the meantime we're looking on the web to see what information there is and whether there have been any new treatments that might be a bit less invasive. We will both have our reactions, of course, but we will get past that and deal with what is.

The one good thing was that, if he had not had this procedure, this cancer was in a place where it would not have been easily seen - it didn't show up on the exam that Kendall had about a month ago. hopefully, because it has been found early, there may not be so much damage.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: kendall
Date: 22 May 09 - 02:16 PM

Spaw, you bastard! This is the first post of yours that has made my eyes leak.

Folks, I never said that you don't count. What I meant was, praying for someone else doesn't count. As the article Curmudgeon posted said, there is not one bit of evidence that prayers for someone else work.

Sure I believe in the Great spirit, but I'm a Deist. I'm mad as hell that it created tobacco, and that I got addicted to it.I quit smoking 13 years ago, and this appeared 4 years later. I'm tired. I can tolerate the despair, it's the god damn hope that's getting me.

There is a photo on our bathroom wall of a penguin covered in oil walking up the beach and the caption is: FUCK IT, I'M GOING HOME. I know just how it feels.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: gnu
Date: 22 May 09 - 02:24 PM

Well! At least there is a bright side, somewhat. And, with all the good wishes and Spaw to cheer things up, it's already taking an upswing.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: gnu
Date: 22 May 09 - 02:26 PM

Oh... there you are Cap'n. We all know you didn't mean ity that wat way, Kendall, but Spaw needs some kinda material to work with.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Jeri
Date: 22 May 09 - 02:31 PM

No, I don't think he does need material. I think he's mostly a 'self starter'.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: gnu
Date: 22 May 09 - 02:35 PM

I was alluding to the fact that it's pretty hard to find any fault with Kendall. Like the saying goes, "If ya gotta explain em, they ain't funny." I'll try harded in future.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: gnu
Date: 22 May 09 - 02:46 PM

Oops! I said "mean it" when I should have said "say it". Kendall was quite clear.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: DougR
Date: 22 May 09 - 03:00 PM

So sorry, Kendall.

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: open mike
Date: 22 May 09 - 03:04 PM

here's wiching for a good report..
since it has not been biopsied
yet perhaps it could be bening!

It is time for some good news for
this family....hang in there and
take a deep breath and like the
frog in the heron's mouth
NEVER GIVE UP!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 22 May 09 - 03:06 PM

"{Prayer doesn't change things. Prayer changes people, and people change things." - Lon Ray Call

The trick is that the things that get changed might not be what you were expecting or asking for - though they may be what you need.

Dan

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: catspaw49
Date: 22 May 09 - 03:11 PM

Now that's more like it! And Kendall.....I have that same photo on our fridge!

And Jacqui.......What I said to Neil's wife Christina on another thread sorta' just fits here to you as well............

Much Love,

Pat and Karen (who suggested we need a "Sick Catter's Spouse Club")

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 May 09 - 03:20 PM

...things that get changed might not be what you were expecting or asking for - though they may be what you need.

Wise words, those. That's why I always end with "I give thanks for this, or something better, for the highest good of all concerned." That gets my little will out of the way and allows the Great Spirit to fill 'er up! :-)

Thanks, Jacqui and Kendall, for taking the time to post.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 22 May 09 - 03:36 PM

So sorry to hear this news. As if you haven't been swallowing great lumps of stress and sorrow over the last weeks, months. One wonders where cosmic justice is being dispensed.

Praying that this lump is one that will be easily dispatched and with little negative after effect.

Hugs to you kendall and to Jacqui and Becca. Strength and good health to you all.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: SussexCarole
Date: 22 May 09 - 07:05 PM

We're both so sorry to hear this news Kendall & Jacqui - our love and hugs to you both.

Carole & Andrew xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 22 May 09 - 07:54 PM

Kendall -- ok, here's a deal--you can kick MY dog--she is a sweetie and won't nip you -- EVEN IF YOU WHIP HER. I hope to see you both tomorrow night.....

Let us all enjoy every minute of the time we have......................and long may it last.....

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: CapriUni
Date: 22 May 09 - 08:13 PM

Aw, hell!

(What they all said, too).

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news
From: GUEST,winterbright
Date: 22 May 09 - 09:53 PM

Yeah... what Charlie Noble said.

Enough, already, God!

Gotta pray, though... otherwise there's only beating your head on the wall.

Love to you both. Hold hands and take it one day at a time.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 May 09 - 05:10 AM

So sorry to read this. So many good words from Catters and loved ones here, especially Dan, kat, Janie and Spaw, made my eyes leak too! Sending love and hugs to you and jacqui and will keep up with the positive thoughts.
Hil x

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 23 May 09 - 06:10 AM

Becca, of course I expect that from you, but it's still nice to hear. I love you too, more than you know.

Trubrit, the only time I ever kicked a dog was when it attacked me.I could never kick Asha, but thanks for the offer!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 23 May 09 - 07:33 AM

Thanks, Spaw, for saying what I was about to say: thank goodness for Jacqui!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 23 May 09 - 09:07 AM

I just got this e mail from my E.N.T. who is treating me for this thing.

Hi Kendall,
You should definitely keep on fighting-this new tumor is localized and curable. I will be there for you- need to get the final Pathology report and find a time to remove the tumor. The bottom line is that you're going to be fine -I've gotten used to your wonderful sense of humor and need to keep you telling stories and working on your next book.
SShapshay

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Janie
Date: 23 May 09 - 09:18 AM

There ya' go!

Remember, "Life wasn't meant to be easy. It was meant to be life."

(don't know who I'm quoting, but it ain't meself.)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 23 May 09 - 09:21 AM

If anyone ever had a better Doctor, I'd like to know who it was.
I only wish he had told me this before I left Albany.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: billybob
Date: 23 May 09 - 09:57 AM

Good news

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 23 May 09 - 10:11 AM

Just keeps getting better!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: GUEST,Jack Sprocket
Date: 23 May 09 - 10:25 AM

Good. Hope it doesn't mess up your voice too much. Get better and keep walking under ladders. Nil illegitimum carborundum.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 23 May 09 - 10:27 AM

Now I feel like the kid who yelled "WOLF".

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 May 09 - 10:39 AM

Wow, what an incredible doctor!

Crying Wolf is okay...esp. with the info you had to go on! I didn't realise this until I happened to see an old thread...you've been at this for nine years...long enough you can yell whatever you want and we will still be here for you and will NOT let you get away with too much!**bg**

luvyadarlin'

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 23 May 09 - 10:49 AM

Nah. All that frustration, anger and pain was already there, and needed to come out. Now it has. This is good.

Dan

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: catspaw49
Date: 23 May 09 - 10:53 AM

Look, if you can yell "Wolf" then we can start doing away with these threads........So get the surgery and yell Wolf! If that's too simple, yell "Coyote" which is a bit like a yodel and even better....

Spaw (Seriously---that's some great news!)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 23 May 09 - 10:58 AM

hooray - my immediate thought was that your new scar won't be on the scale of mine - a 10" scar to deal with a 1" cancer!

Having a good doctor is everyone's right, but some are better than others.

sandra (who also has an excellent doctor)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Ebbie
Date: 23 May 09 - 11:11 AM

The people who love you dom't mind being cried 'Wolf!' to.(Is there such a phrase?) We'll be with you under the hurdles as well as over them.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 May 09 - 11:14 AM

Captain,
You didn't cry "Wolf". This was supposed to be a fairly routine surgery giving you your voice back. Instead it turned into more of the same old shit. At least this time, they know exactly how to treat it - no screwing around for a year with radiation, for example.
And a doctor who puts his diagnosis in writing! Wow. You're going to be OK. Now if we could only improve your disposition...
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Micca
Date: 23 May 09 - 11:15 AM

Kendall, I held off posting to this mostly because everyone seemed to be saying what I wanted to say but better, but now that the "eastern sky seems to be lightening" I will say, we are pulling for you,we have been pulling for you, and will continue to do so, all of your friends and we are looking to a happy outcome even if only to hear your choice of colourful language when you are working around the place or cursing out those doctors!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 May 09 - 11:18 AM

100

and, just what exactly are you pulling, Miccadear?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 May 09 - 11:27 AM

My thought too, kat. Maybe it would be better just to cheer him on, miccamelove.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Jeri
Date: 23 May 09 - 11:28 AM

Kendall, maybe your doctor knew you were going to be upset no matter what and has a sense of the dramatic? Glad to hear it's fixable!

(Seriously, sometimes it feels like the glass is not only half empty, but what's in there is Bud.)

Give yourself a hug for me. Have Jacqui take a picture.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Janie
Date: 23 May 09 - 11:29 AM

I think you had the same reaction anyone in your shoes would have.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Micca
Date: 23 May 09 - 11:37 AM

Ladies, What exactly is being pulled is irrelevent (so long as you wash your hands afterwards) but in THIS case it is as in "pulling an Oar" to help him along with moral support

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Jeri
Date: 23 May 09 - 11:45 AM

I think maybe the kid yelled 'wolf' because he saw a wolf. Nobody else saw it so they thought he was just looking for attention for himself... right up until the time it et a sheep.

Sometimes, there really is a wolf.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: GUEST,CLETUS HARDDINGER
Date: 23 May 09 - 12:09 PM

Well hell Jeri.....sumtimes I dun feel like I bin et by a bear an shit over a cliff..............So where's that one fit in?

CLETUS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Jeri
Date: 23 May 09 - 12:21 PM

Cletus, sometimes we all feel like shit. You have to get up, shoo the flies away, pick out the bits of corn and watch out for dung beetles, then just pull yourself together and roll on.

My best advice: aim for the wolf.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 23 May 09 - 12:50 PM

WOOT! Wonderful Ongoing Optimistic Tidings.

and

WHEW! We Have Eagerly Wished.

for

RESULT! (sorry - this one is too hard to anagram)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 23 May 09 - 12:58 PM

I just noticed, I'm chuckling at the posts.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 May 09 - 01:14 PM

Unless Spaw Trips, Expect Loo References!
RESULT

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Morticia
Date: 23 May 09 - 01:37 PM

See, good thoughts and prayers do work or this could have been so much worse. It's crap but only a few inches rather than feet.

Love you both.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 23 May 09 - 01:42 PM

Think maybe there is an angel looking after you.

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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 23 May 09 - 02:08 PM

Spaw's been trippin fer years man.

Spaw... bear on a cliff... time for a new bear thread. It was in blueberry season, back in the early 90's...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: GUEST
Date: 23 May 09 - 02:12 PM

Holee Doodee Jeri! I jus saw that pitcher that Virginny Ham put up an I dun reelized that it wernt no bear that dun it, it was an angel! Duz that meen Ime angel food? I dunno but seems to me that gittin et by an angel an shit over a cliff izza hole lot diffrunt. Ime perty shur it wuz an angel too cuz it lookt like that pitcher........then again that angel shur had a mitey hairry ass....

CLETUS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 23 May 09 - 02:30 PM

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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 23 May 09 - 02:31 PM

oops! I messed up hist hairy a**

or mebbe Cletus did.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 23 May 09 - 02:35 PM

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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 23 May 09 - 02:41 PM

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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Tig
Date: 23 May 09 - 02:42 PM

I know this is a complete bummer but it could have been worse. Just imagine finding a new growth in a few months as you 'thought' the treatment was nearing an end! At least at this point it will only be relatively small and probably easier to deal with.

Whatever has been decided for us in our growing will happen. Treat it with the fortitude you already have and you'll be a winner whatever.

Lots of love and healing hugs
Tig
xxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 23 May 09 - 03:27 PM

No, not crying "Wolf" -- thoroughly understandable feeling of getting kicked in the teeth (again).

Good news that your doctor is optimistic -- and that he truly seems to care about YOU personally, not just as a patient.

Kendall my dear, supposedly all this AFGO* builds character -- but I really thought you were enough of a character already.

Hugs (with or without your jacket),

Linn






*AFGO = "Another Fucking Growth Opportunity" (credit given to Jeff Lind)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 23 May 09 - 03:54 PM

Perhaps I'll sleep tonight. Not like last night.Went to bed at 9, heard the clock strike 10..11 and 4 am.
I'm beat.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 23 May 09 - 04:11 PM

I hope you sleep well. Sleep is the only thing that stands between us and death.

Besides taxes, of course.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: KT
Date: 23 May 09 - 04:15 PM

Hey, it feels like a party going on in here!~!!

Let's toast to the good news! Let's all join together and raise a glass (of anything) at- say......8 pm Maine time, 4pm Alaska time, etc..... (that way, the Captain will still be awake to join in).

Here's to the Captain - for a swift and complete recovery, and to his wonderful wife, Jacqui, for being right by his side through it all!

And to.......(fill in the blank)

Don't forget - all of us together at 8 pm Maine time!

KT

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: fat B****rd
Date: 23 May 09 - 04:50 PM

Best regards,Kendall. I'm thinking of you and yours.
ATB from Charlie in Dunfermline

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 23 May 09 - 04:59 PM

wonderful wonderful news --- I officially withdraw the offer to kick Asha (which you declined anywayt.....!)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: ranger1
Date: 23 May 09 - 05:44 PM

I dunno, it might just have been my offer to regift the singing deer head to him that did it. Another piece of SINSULL hideobilia. I think it would have gone great with Chernobyl Barbie, personally.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Lox
Date: 23 May 09 - 08:06 PM

"I just noticed, I'm chuckling at the posts."


see ... thats the problem with kids today ... no respect!!


Fear is only natural kendall. If you think there is a wolf you'd be foolish not to say so.


Very happy for you - and me :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 23 May 09 - 09:21 PM

Kendall what a shit bugger.
On the positive this repeat discovered early should not put you throgh the grief you had last time!
Tickets booked yesterday for myself and our Guru for the Getaway.
We therefore look forward to seeing you soon.
All love and thoughts, Richard and Hils.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 23 May 09 - 11:45 PM

I hope you are sound asleep right now, Kendall. I'm glad your news has undergone a sea change. Jacqui has a hug and a snack from me for you.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 24 May 09 - 03:16 AM

...And good wishes from me, too, Cap'n.

RtS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Micca
Date: 24 May 09 - 03:31 AM

Maeve, will there be pie????

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: freda underhill
Date: 24 May 09 - 07:03 AM

Thank goodness. I'm so sorry you and Jacqui have had to be frightened with bad news, but so, so pleased that it's turned into better news.

freda

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 24 May 09 - 08:56 AM

There will always be pie for Kendall.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 24 May 09 - 09:52 AM

Good to hear the good news, Kendall...and my goodness, but...aren't you LOVED!

I hope everything goes well and that you're back singing again as soon as you're able.

Lizzie :0) x

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 24 May 09 - 11:41 AM

It is written that the measure of a person is not how much we love, but how much we ARE loved.
If that's true, I am rich as Midas.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Bobert
Date: 24 May 09 - 12:19 PM

I got good news and bad news, Capt'n...

So I sat down for a bigass chat with the bigass Big Guy and He hummed and hawed and finally said the He weren't ready to have you in Heaven 'cause yer a trouble maker so He's gonna leave ya' down here... That's the good news... I guess???

Oh, the bad news??? He says He ain't gonna do much fir yer voice until ya' think up some new stories...

That's the bigass truth, Capt'n... That's the word of God HisBigassSelf!!!

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Jeri
Date: 24 May 09 - 12:27 PM

'Think up' meaning 'steal' I believe...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: curmudgeon
Date: 24 May 09 - 12:47 PM

"'Think up' meaning 'steal' I believe... "

We folksingers call it collecting - Tom

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: alanabit
Date: 24 May 09 - 03:54 PM

Hi Kendall. Just read your post of 23 May 09 - 09:07 AM. Just want to add my voice to all the others, who are delighted that the news is getting better.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 24 May 09 - 06:04 PM

I have NEVER stolen or collected... I have told, but always given credit.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Janie
Date: 24 May 09 - 06:56 PM

I stole a pair of pantyhose once, in college. After I got out the door, I felt so guilty I went back in and said "I forgot to pay for these."

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 24 May 09 - 08:16 PM

When I was a boy I stole a handful of peas from a neighbor's garden. That has bothered me ever since.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Bobert
Date: 24 May 09 - 08:57 PM

When I was a boy I peed on my neigbor's garden...

Awww, nevermind... I didn't really do that the best I remember...

You feel better now, Capt'n??? Hey, ain't like they got yer mug shot in the post office fir yer offense... Maybe you just needed to have long beard and a Koran at the time... When was that, anyway??? They have Korans back then??? Thay have peas??? I thought the pea was developed some time in then Middle Ages 'er so, give 'er take a few hunnert years??? I might be wrong on this, Capt'n... I donno... I ain't no pea-ologist such as yerself...

Maybe you could clear this up seein' as none of us was 'round back in the Middle Ages???

Maybe this give you some new story to tell so that the BigAss Guy get yer talker talkeratin'...

I donno... I'm just a hillbilly bluesplayer and ain't into that Middle Ages stuff too good... I mean, if has been a logn time, ya know...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 25 May 09 - 07:00 AM

A thief is a thief is a thief. What he steals and how much is secondary.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 25 May 09 - 07:22 AM

When I was a boy I stole a handful of peas from a neighbor's garden. That has bothered me ever since.

And a boy is still a child. Would you not forgive your own child for such an indiscretion?

We must all learn to forgive the sins of our own youth.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 25 May 09 - 08:35 AM

Sure.To forgive does not mean you condone the act, it simply means you will not allow it to rule your life.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 25 May 09 - 12:06 PM

Does anyone agree?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 25 May 09 - 12:14 PM

Oh I agree.

I took a pack of Wrigley's gum (yellow pack) from local store when I was about 6 years old. My mom marched me back to the store and made me own up to what I'd done. I was terrified.

And I did the same thing to my son when he did pocketed one caramel from Brach's pick and mix counter.

Was that terrible? No. I think both events added to my understanding of childhood experiences and lessons and the ability to forgive myself.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 25 May 09 - 12:16 PM

Our character is shaped as much by our mistakes and failures as it is by accomplishments. Those peas were important to you because you remembered that from childhood with regret, making you a strong and honest man.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 25 May 09 - 12:20 PM

If you're going to get it right Bobert, You have to say "I peed on my neighbor's stole."

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Ebbie
Date: 25 May 09 - 01:47 PM

I never filched anything from a store- one of the things my mother got firmly across to her kids: Don't touch that - it's not yours.

When my daughter was four and "safely" out of the store, she opened her pocket wide to me and said proudly: See? Inside was nestled a canday bar.

I first explained the crime then took her inside to tell the clerk what she had done and promise never to do it again. She didn't cry but she was a bit pale around the gills. She has since said it made a great impression on her.

But sometimes the store's reaction is counter productive, I think. When my nephew was four he picked up and pocketed an apple from a display outside. I saw it and followed the same procedure I had used with my daughter.

But the grocer said, Oh, that's all right, Mama. He can keep it.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Bill D
Date: 25 May 09 - 02:00 PM

Many years ago, I put a slug in a public scale...and silently stole a weigh.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 25 May 09 - 02:29 PM

hmmmm. Now remembering the history lessons in elementary school and how strongly they focused on the honesty of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln with the legend making tales. Then the dismanteling of those legends in college and uni history.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Fortunato
Date: 25 May 09 - 02:33 PM

Kendall,

I just saw this; I haven't been signing on much lately.

I'm sorry bad stuff is coming your way. I the docs can fix you up.

Hang in there.

all the best,

chance

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 25 May 09 - 06:18 PM

when my eldest daughter was about 11 we lived in England and we let her and her friends go off to Guildford on the train. We were about half an hour away. When they got back it was clear to me that something had happened.....thye had stolen make up from Body Shop. I called all the mums involved and told them what had happened anx drove penny back to Guilford to the store and the manager said ....IT DOESN'T MATTER .....! I looked at her and said it certainly does matter and pointed out she had the right to call the police -- my daughter went white = gave back the makeup and never stole again - to my knowledge

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 25 May 09 - 07:56 PM

When I was a kid, I prayed every night for God to bring me a bike, but he didn't.
Then I realized that God doesn't work that way.

So I stole one and asked him for forgiveness...

(I stole that bit from Emo Philips).

Attaboy Kendall!

Seamus

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Janie
Date: 25 May 09 - 08:27 PM

We are talking about lessons in integrty, here. (Boy Kendall, has this thread morphed - but not unrelated - one of the reasons you are so beloved is because of your integrity.)

Thing is, integrity is multifaceted, and it seems to me, is no longer the norm. Because it is no longer taught within the context of the greater society. Cash register honesty is important, but it is a small piece of a much bigger pie. These days, what is legal is considered to be integrity, but integrity goes well beyond what is legal. Business values that posit that the only loyalty is to the stockholder or corporation lack integrity, even if the corporation stays within the letter of the law.

Remember when it was considered bad sportsmanship to boo the opposing team? Remember when you were in high school and technical fouls would be called if the crowd behaved badly to distract a basketball player at the foul line? IMO, those were lessons in integrity. Integrity engenders respect for others and the efforts of others, as well as moral respect for the self.   

Remember when a kid would actually tell on other kids who were drinking, smoking, stealing from other kids or teachers? It might have pissed some kids off, but it was generally accepted that the kid who told did the right thing, and they were not likely to be completely ostrasized or beat up in the alley because of it (at least in many places.)

Teaching integrity, because it was broadly defined and understood, was not such a hard task for my parents. I'm finding with my own son that I do not have the support of the general mores of society to teach him. That is what Deborah and others are encountering when the store says "nevermind." My guess is the store is so shocked that a parent is holding a kid accountable that they see that as the point, not recognizing that they also need to hold the child accountable, by offering some sterness and then forgiveness, instead of just "that's OK."

My son has had two i-pods taken at school after he carelessly left them in the library or classroom, and his lunch gets taken at frequent intervals. He simply accepts this. Kid's attitudes are "finders-keepers." No effort to figure out who left the equipment and return it to them. He recently found a PSP at school and was going to keep it, consistent with what his peers do. When I say it I asked where it came from. We had a heart-to-heart, and he decided he needed to put up posters saying he had found a PSP. It was soon returned to it's rightful owner. Curiously, after that, one of the I-Pods he had lost was returned to him by another student who decided after three months that maybe it wasn't just "found."

It is a mystery to me that parents do not notice, or do not inquire when their kids suddenly have these small but expensive electronic devices. Why do they not insist the kid make an effort to return the device to the student who carelessly left it somewhere at school? (Disclaimer- my son attends a small, Quaker school with less than 160 students attending the upper school [9-12])

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 May 09 - 08:47 PM

I am considered a bit of a joke at work because I don't accept the concept of "found" when it comes to wallets, jewelry, and expensive electronics.
The norm appears to be finders keepers... Maybe I have lost or had stolen too much not to feel the loser's pain. I don't understand how anyone could sleep at night after finding a diamond ring and turning it into a gift. But I guess I am old.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Dorothy Parshall
Date: 25 May 09 - 08:51 PM

Janie: lecture on integrity well done. Sounds like the same Q school, however, from which my son graduated in '81. Hand knit sweater and backgammon set gone.

Kendall: I understood there is clear evidence that prayer works. So does a positive attitude and you surely have that. And with all these friends...!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Art Thieme
Date: 25 May 09 - 09:21 PM

Kendall,
Sure is good to hear the latest better news you folks got. In '97 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Slow growing. Opted to watch and wait with periodic PSA tests.---Result: No sign of it at all -- in the last 12 years. I'm with Dan on this. Go with the flow. Be a realist. Like Art Buchwald, eat whatever you want to eat. Enjoy the time. If not for that commodity, we'd have to do everything all at once! ;-)

Love to you and Jacqui,

Art & Carol

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: EBarnacle
Date: 25 May 09 - 09:59 PM

Definitely keep on keeping on...and eat more garlic.

Remember that when you eat garlic every day before going to sleep, you will be prepared to greet the angel of Death. When he taps you on the shoulder, simply turn toward him and say "Yes?"
(courtesy of the Two Thousand Year Old Man)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Art Thieme
Date: 25 May 09 - 10:21 PM

...and if you do eat all that garlic, and the train comes along and you get on board, in the Pullman Car........................................................................................they will be sure to give you a WIDE BERTH!!!   ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 26 May 09 - 07:16 AM

I'm going in for a CT scan on my neck at 10:30 today. If this evil thing hasn't spread I'll be going back to Albany to have it removed. Then, back to the original problem.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 26 May 09 - 07:31 AM

We'll be here, Kendall.

Love,

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Bobert
Date: 26 May 09 - 07:42 AM

With you in spirit, Capt'n...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 May 09 - 07:45 AM

Isn't that "back to the original program"? Keep us posted.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Rapparee
Date: 26 May 09 - 08:26 AM

Well, dang. I guess we're gonna run that interview in June anyway.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 26 May 09 - 12:40 PM

You better run it. I put a lot of effort into that interview, told the truth a couple of times.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Ebbie
Date: 26 May 09 - 12:48 PM

lol

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 26 May 09 - 02:45 PM

Continued thoughts and, ah, fingers crossed.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 26 May 09 - 04:24 PM

Holding you in my thoughts.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Cool Beans
Date: 27 May 09 - 11:25 AM

I'm very sorry. My thoughts are with you, hoping for the best.
Marty

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 27 May 09 - 12:21 PM

Checking in on a rainy day, Kendall. How's that fancy car of yours doing, anyway?

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Genie
Date: 27 May 09 - 12:46 PM

Hey, Kendall,
Just saw this thread, read your early posts and felt devastated and pissed at the unfairness of it all. Then I was delighted to read your more recent news from your wonderful doc. Haven't read through the whole thread, but I see now we're up to confessing childhood crimes. I'd say that's a great sign. ; )

Hope you can kick out this latest demon in short order.

Genie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: wysiwyg
Date: 27 May 09 - 01:04 PM

Where my post go?

Late, but here.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: DonMeixner
Date: 27 May 09 - 01:46 PM

I'm glad to read that you don't need my help on this Captain. My record with goodluck bracelets has been mixed. About 50/50. But I have one with your name on it if you decide you need it. They are good looking bracelets in of themselves so maybe you need one to improve your already adequate looks. Then again maybe you don't.

Anyway, The news is good and I am pleased. Let me know if I can be a help.

Don

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 27 May 09 - 04:20 PM

For some reason, I have a hard time wearing a bracelet or a wrist watch. They irritate my skin. However, Jacqui volunteered to wear the one you made for me, Don, so I can admire the workmanship without the irritation.
Now, the wedding ring you made for me is ok, no irritation at all.

Do you know what a wedding ring and a tourniquet have in common?

They both cut off circulation.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 27 May 09 - 07:28 PM

As they are supposed to do.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 27 May 09 - 07:39 PM

Well said, Kendall.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Janie
Date: 27 May 09 - 09:58 PM

When do yo get the CAT scan results?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 28 May 09 - 07:13 AM

Today or tomorrow, I hope. Not knowing is a bitch.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 28 May 09 - 07:19 AM

Breathe in....
Breathe out...
repeat

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 28 May 09 - 07:26 AM

Good morning, Kendall.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Tinker
Date: 28 May 09 - 08:02 AM

Patience is a virtue.....
Kendall is virtuous ,,,,,
Kendall is patiennt ?????


Waiting more or less patiently with you


tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 28 May 09 - 08:52 AM

ditto

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: ClaireBear
Date: 28 May 09 - 12:20 PM

I don't happen to think Kendall's such bad news...

(Waiting with you. And know what I did the night before your doctor contacted you with the potentially better news? I prayed. So there.)

Kendall, I was playing your CD in the car yesterday as I drove a young neighbor to her train. After about 1/2 hour of sitting quietly and listening to "Mrs Ravoon" and all, she turned to me and said "You know? You have some very peculiar friends."

Here's to peculiarity.

Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 28 May 09 - 01:56 PM

I don't find him pahticulahly peculiah, just thaht Maine drawl thaht sets his storytellin off so well.

I do a number of accents poorly. You shouldn't hear my Scots.... it's terrrrrible!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 28 May 09 - 03:48 PM

sitting here, wishing the news is such that there is no need to continue this thread but to start a new one titled


Kendall's good news or Whew what a relief!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 28 May 09 - 05:05 PM

I'm still waiting for the results of the CT scan.
In the meantime, I am enjoying a bottle of Glen Morangie Scotch. When that's gone, there is a bottle of Glen Fiddich.

As the spider said, "Time is fun when you're having flies."

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 28 May 09 - 05:06 PM

That's the Kendall I know!!!! Hahahahaa.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Pistachio
Date: 28 May 09 - 06:52 PM

Glad to know there's a Scottish Ingredient/Anasthetic in your First Aid cabinet.
I don't know you but having read this thread - and others over the years - I offer my best wishes. Hope the Glenfiddich helps. It was my Dad's favourite medication!
Hazel.x

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Janie
Date: 28 May 09 - 06:55 PM

A toast to you, and to your lovely lady love!

Cheers!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 28 May 09 - 08:58 PM

WHICH ONE? hehehe

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Tinker
Date: 28 May 09 - 11:43 PM

All of us dear one.... by now I figure you've had enough to toast us each and everyone....

And the dearest one gets to tuck you in tonight...

Sweet dreams dear ones

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Micca
Date: 29 May 09 - 04:44 AM

Timk, its his "Nearest and Dearest" she may not be the nearest but she is certainly the dearest :o)



Yeah I know Jacqui.............Micca, Celler!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 29 May 09 - 05:12 AM

The cellar aint bad these days, I've all but stopped the water leaks.
All my vintage wines like it down there.Especially the Wild Irish Rose, 2007.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 May 09 - 05:22 AM

But his Wild English Rose prefers to be upstairs!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 May 09 - 07:56 AM

nd Seamus prefers to be at Aunt Mary's.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 29 May 09 - 08:34 AM

And, at my age it's nice to be anywhere.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 29 May 09 - 06:27 PM

My day is winding to a close. Apple-rhubarb pie may be made tomorrow, Kendall. Have a quiet night!

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 29 May 09 - 06:31 PM

Applebarb? Hmmmm... my fav is strawberry rhubarb pie.... but that sounds goooood.

Lohbstah foh dessuht?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Micca
Date: 29 May 09 - 07:46 PM

Gnu, you haven't lived until you have tried one of maeves apple pies!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 30 May 09 - 06:48 AM

You will never find one like hers in a bakery.She uses real ingredients.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 30 May 09 - 12:58 PM

Ma Mere's pies were not so bad. She used Me Pere's recipe, a master baker who passed away when I was a wee one. The LeBlanc family sold 5" apple, blueberry and raisin pies in their "corner store" for 15p each when I was a lad.

I recall seeing my first real scrap when I was about 4 years old. The pop guy had bought the last pie and put it on the seat of his truck. The chip guy took the pie and put 50p on the seat. What a fight! Me Mere called the cops and the lads were in bad shape by the time the cops arrived. Both of them were marched off to jail by a very large Tete Rouge (Irish) after he gave the 50p and the pie to Me Mere.

Yup, she gave me the pie.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 30 May 09 - 02:37 PM

A real "punch up" over a piece of pie? I thought Canadians were more civilized!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 30 May 09 - 03:07 PM

Just goes to show how delicious Ma Mere's pies were.

Nothing special about my pies, Kendall- except the folks I make them for.

m

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 30 May 09 - 03:59 PM

None more special than you who makes them!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Micca
Date: 30 May 09 - 04:04 PM

maeve I suspect what makes them impressive (to me) is probably your choice of apple, here in the UK they frequently use Bramleys!! (YeChhhh) which are fine for apple sauce , but in a pie the go sludgy and mushy and are sort of fluid slop fillings and are too sweet also. Last time I made apple pie I used a mixture Coxs orange pippins and Granny Smiths (at the green tart stage)it was closer to the kind of firmness of filling and tartness of taste that I crave in apple pie more like the German Apfelkuchen with firm chunks of apple.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Will Fly
Date: 31 May 09 - 06:30 AM

Micca - come down to Sussex this autumn and you can have a sack of apples from my tree - it's a "Crawley Beauty", an old Sussex apple variety. Makes beautiful crumbles and pies, and is a sharp eater as well. The tree fruits every other year, and this year - from the amount of blossom - looks to be a good one.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Micca
Date: 31 May 09 - 09:03 AM

Will, I accept your invite, I am in London

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: olddude
Date: 31 May 09 - 09:13 AM

I have found in my life that there is no problem that a great pie and good cup of coffee can't make right

and I have heard the rumors of Maeve's pies. She has a fan club following and I have no doubts it is the best one can get anywhere

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 31 May 09 - 12:06 PM

I grew up eating homemade pies. Our yard had a lot of Himalaya blackberry vines, and we had an understanding with our mother. If we wanted a blackberry pie, all we had to do was pick enough berries.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 31 May 09 - 04:00 PM

My Mother enjoyed picking berries, and she enjoyed making pies. We enabled her addiction.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Midchuck
Date: 31 May 09 - 04:54 PM

My wife enjoys picking berries, and she enjoys making pies. I enable her addiction.

Peter.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 31 May 09 - 08:58 PM

We are just nice guys, that's all.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Rapparee
Date: 31 May 09 - 09:21 PM

Nothing like a pie made with fresh dewberries and cooked in lard-based pie crust.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Janie
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 08:31 PM

Did the scans look encouraging?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 08:53 PM

enquiring minds want to know! (please)

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 09:02 PM

We're still waiting for the results - no word as yet.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: ClaireBear
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 10:24 PM

My fingers and toes are cramping from being crossed for so long.

Love,
Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: GUEST,KT not logged in
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 02:27 AM

Just checking in...wondering if there's any news.

KT

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 07:38 AM

Not a friggin' word, and I'm getting damn rasty. Right, Sinsull?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 08:10 AM

HARUMPH! It's a good thing I love you or your driveway would be filled with compasses this morning.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 08:44 AM

Just one, thank you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 05:01 PM

At last, a break in the case! test results say that one spot is it, and it's squamous cell carcinoma. It has not spread and is easily removable. So, Once more into the breach!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: ClaireBear
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 05:13 PM

Thank goodness it was found early and is removable.

Now uncrossing toes and fingers.

Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: curmudgeon
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 05:14 PM

Out damned spot; out I say!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 05:25 PM

Deep exhale. That was a long wait. Now we are breathing again, what next? Keep Kendall rolling in the best medicine (laughter)? I'm no good with jokes, but I do funny faces and comic sounds.

But nothing as cute as these baby kisses

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: The Barden of England
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 05:30 PM

Better news in hard times. Good to hear.
John Barden

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Deckman
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 05:32 PM

Kendall ... please PM me your phone number. Bob(deckman)Nelson

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Ref
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 05:34 PM

Best wishes!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 05:47 PM

"So, Once more into the breach!"

Well geeziz Kendall......There's your whole problem right there! What kind of Doc do you have anyway? You have a tumor that needs removed and it needs to be done in an operating room and not a breach! That's the dumbest damn thing I ever heard! I guess you may not know this but your Doctor should. Operating rooms are sterile environments whereas a breach has probably got a lot of residual gunpowder and acids associated with the shell's combustion and has got to be very dangerous in terms of future infection and other complications.

My advice would be to get the tumor removed properly by a Doc that can tell the difference between an operating theater and a Howitzer. I'm surprised you're this friggin' stupid.......damn................

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: curmudgeon
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 05:59 PM

The "breach" quoted is filthier than a howitzer, to wit, the walls of Harfleur, a crude opening in a stone fortification, full of dirt and dust, blood and feces, and all manner of rats and vermin.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 06:10 PM

Thank you for letting us know, Kendall. That's good news. Sounds like you'd best avoid the breach.

Love,
maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 06:12 PM

OHMYGAWD!!!! Its even worse that I thought!!!! Tom....you live close there....Man, ya' gotta' do something!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Ebbie
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 06:18 PM

So good, so far. One step, each time.

Another Baby Kiss for You :)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 07:06 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: olddude
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 07:12 PM

THANK GOD !!

FINALLY SOME GOOD NEWS

Thank you ... finally !!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: LilyFestre
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 07:34 PM

HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So glad to hear your news....REALLY happy for you Kendall!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: InOBU
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 07:38 PM

Holding thee in the light, dear friend. Lorcan

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 08:17 PM

Bob, you have my phone number. My email is [e-mail]

Big sigh of relief. Now we can get an appointment to have that bastard removed.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 08:58 PM

Of course he does, Kendall. I gave it to him.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Janie
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 09:15 PM

Big sigh.

Big breath.

Big hug.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: GUEST,LISA NULL
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 09:54 PM

Oh Kendall and Jacqui:

What a bummer. Sounds like Kendall has a great doctor but what bad news.
I promise to keep you in my thoughts and to cross my fingers. In any case, no two people were more cared for by so many. I hope those good vibes will float you up and through this crisis.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Bobert
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 10:09 PM

You got more lives than a shelter's worth of cats, Capt'n... Looks like you'll break a hunnert without workin' up a sweat... Of course the Big Guy ain't gonna give ya' yer voice back until you come up with some new material but...

...what the hey??? Prolly good fir yer marriage seein' as Jacqui don't have to get a lot of male backtalk...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 11:29 PM

REALLY good news, KenDOLL! Thanks for letting us know and here's to a quick healing up and movin' on with lots of {{{{{{BIG HUGS}}}}}!

luvyaboth....kat

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: EBarnacle
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 11:54 PM

It would seem to be a breach delivery of that little squamous.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Tinker
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 11:57 PM

Good news to take to bed this night...
Now if we just holder you a little closer til this is settled and out


tink

Any excuse to cuddle that jacket...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 04:18 AM

yah!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 08:08 AM

Prolly good fir yer marriage seein' as Jacqui don't have to get a lot of male backtalk...

You'd think so, wouldn't you Bobert?

Truth to tell, and as his friend Gordon once said; "For a man with no voice you can make yourself heard." Trying to keep Kendall from talking is like trying to stop the peepers going on a warm evening. I still get more backchat than any woman I know. It's lucky that I'm such a sweet natured individual, otherwise I'd be operating on his vocal cords, with my kitchen knife! ☺

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 08:35 AM

She's such a quiet wee lass herself.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: MMario
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 08:38 AM

I've always said the Captain can say more with his a lift of his eyebrows then most people can in an hours speech

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 08:39 AM

See what I miss when I don't go on line for one night! Good news, Captain. As for "sweet natured" Jacqui - Kndall has met his match. Although I would expect her to take out his vocal cords with a crochet hook.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Rapparee
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 08:44 AM

From the bottom.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 09:37 AM

Jacqui, dear heart, Think how many married women would love to have a man who communicates.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 09:54 AM

UH OH
A challenge...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: ranger1
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 11:05 AM

Um, Kendall, I don't think certain types of sign language qualify...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 11:13 AM

Hmmnnn...

Now, I worked as a part time barmaid in North London in the 70s. I thought that I had learned a lot of 'communication' in the pubs but Kendall has definitely added to my education in that respect.

Not at me, I hasten to add, but even I've been rather surprised at the descriptive terms he can dredge up for the former president, inanimate objects such as kitchen units and cars as well as phone companies that overcharge him.

It's keeping him quiet after operations that gets to be a problem. I think I'll take a roll of duct tape with me next time!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Rapparee
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 11:21 AM

Tell them he gets feisty when he comes out of anaesthia and ask that his hands be tied to the bed rails.

Then shove something in his mouth. Seamus might lend you one of his old tennis balls or a rawhide bone or something.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 11:22 AM

LOL

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 11:57 AM

Why not something tasty, such as...never mind.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: frogprince
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 12:27 PM

Careful, Captain, you might get a bust in the mouth...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: wysiwyg
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 01:15 PM

BAM to the cancer. BAM, I say, BAMBAMBAM!

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: breezy
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 01:27 PM

wishing you all the best

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 02:24 PM

I should live so long, frogprince

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 04 Jun 09 - 05:10 PM

I just got an appointment with my ENT for next Thursday to remove that new invader.
At the moment, I'm tipping a shot of Glen Morangie to all my good friends at the Mudcat. Saluud!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 04 Jun 09 - 05:33 PM

That's nice a fast, Kendall. Great news. I'll drink to your health with a fresh glass of sweet well water.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 04 Jun 09 - 06:35 PM

Out, damn spot.... damn quick!

Good oh!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: ClaireBear
Date: 04 Jun 09 - 06:38 PM

Anticipating the Laphroaig that will have to wait until I get home from work:

Salud, amor y pesetas y el tiempo para gustarlos.

(which means "Health, love and money, and the time to enjoy them")


From the heart,
Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: The Barden of England
Date: 05 Jun 09 - 04:03 AM

I'll tip a glass of Balvenie to your good health later today. Slainte!
John Barden

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Leadfingers
Date: 05 Jun 09 - 05:07 AM

Aint it a lovely feeling when you realise its NOT the headlamp of the approaching train , but IS the mouth of the tunnel

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Rapparee
Date: 05 Jun 09 - 11:57 AM

Due to budget restraints we've had to turn out the light at the end of the tunnel.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 11:05 AM

I thought it was solar powered???

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Ebbie
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 02:00 PM

Only in the daytime, silly.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 02:17 PM

I am home by dark unless it's cloudy.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Ebbie
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 03:09 PM

I'm confoosed. When it's cloudy you stay out later?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 03:58 PM

When it's cloudy, I am home well before dark. It's illegal to be in the woods here after dark with "the aid of a light".

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: frogprince
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 09:30 PM

Gnu, I never heard of a law like that. Is the rationale prevention of people "shining" game, or what?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 09:38 PM

Yup. It's called "harassing game". It's a law that is seldom used. It gives the wardens the ability to harass known poachers before they jack deer.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Rapparee
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 10:54 PM

I know a guy who jacks bulls. Works for an artificial insemination company. The bulls are in a tight pen. I didn't know it was a crime to jack deer in Canada, but they must be some kind of tough poachers up there. I suppose it would be a crime to get the buck deer all excited and then...well, never mind.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Essex Girl
Date: 07 Jun 09 - 05:30 AM

Jacqui & Kenasdll, I've only just seen this thread and I was so sad when started to read it. Thank God it seems benign, I hope you get the op soon. All my love and positive thoughts.
Linda

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: catspaw49
Date: 07 Jun 09 - 07:34 AM

Geeziz Rap..........I was about to say that you really do know jack shit but then I had this mental image..............

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 07 Jun 09 - 08:53 AM

Jeez, talk about thread creep.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Rapparee
Date: 07 Jun 09 - 11:42 AM

Gives a whole meaning to "jolly jack tar" doesn't it?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: David C. Carter
Date: 07 Jun 09 - 11:59 AM

"Glen Morangie"sounds good to me.
I'll have one meself!
The best of health to you both.

David

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 07 Jun 09 - 01:56 PM

I am not a creep.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 07 Jun 09 - 05:33 PM

The most elegant couple in Maine just stopped by our farm. Kendall and Jacqui looked wonderful, and it was a delight to show them a little of our efforts here before they headed home.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 07 Jun 09 - 05:47 PM

Apple pie?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 07 Jun 09 - 08:48 PM

They gave us a beautiful 5 foot Oak tree. The one I planted for Utah died, and they were kind enough to replace it.
You should see their place, all kinds of life all around them! Flora and Fauna as far as you can see.They have gone back to the land and it is obvious that the land wants them back.

Thank you my dear friends.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 07 Jun 09 - 08:52 PM

And they have free range chickens - absolutely beautiful ones! It is a lovely place, very hard work, but it will be very rewarding.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 07:14 AM

And they put up UNPAINTED bird houses for the wild birds.

I get irritated when I see painted bird houses. They are not natural and birds wont use them.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 08:14 AM

Did you visit Headless Jesus???

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Rapparee
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 08:44 AM

Free range chickens? Do they have a roundup every spring and brand the chicks? Do they hire on chickboys for it? What about the fall roundup? I can just hear the songs of the night guard as they circle the flock: "Get along little chickies get along, get along...." and "Little Joe The Chicken Wrangler" and "I'm An Old Chick Hand". Nothing like a chicken stampede, either, with the chickboys trying to circle them back and the lightning cracking overhead, a couple of chickboys trampled....

"Yee-ha! Head 'em up! Gotta get this flock to Machiasport!"

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 09:00 AM

Didn't you ever see John Wayne as Rooster Colburn?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 09:00 AM

Cogburn, I mean.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 09:07 AM

We didn't see Headless Jesus - there was too much else to inspect and too many mosquitoes for me to stay out there too long.

Sorry RAP - the only round up was done by Maeve, when the chickens got too close to a forbidden area and she gently shooed them back to their own ground.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Rapparee
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 09:10 AM

Do they have a chickwagon on the roundup? I knew a guy who had a chick wagon -- different sort of thing, though.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Micca
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 11:49 AM

Rap!! I HATE you.... you have given me a complete extraneous set of images which are now firmly wedged in my brain... the littlw branding irons...the caponising irons.. great herds of chickens stampeding...." and Skarpi singing (in Icelandic) of course".....Iipiee eye ayyyy, Iipiee eye oooo-o, Ghost Chickens in the sky...."

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 12:13 PM

Where's Terry?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 01:30 PM

Mwahahahahahaha

It was great to see you, Kendall & Jacqui.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 01:37 PM

And it was so good to see you and Truelove in your home surroundings.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Rapparee
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 02:43 PM

Especially with his Viking helmet on.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 07:29 PM

DAMN ! Missed a 300 ! I was out playing ata session .

Must get up there if I can swing another USA trip

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Janie
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 08:49 PM

I'm so jealous that you are able to visit the farm of maeve and true-love. Mosquitos or not, (think of the feast that provides for all the birds), the good vibe has got to do wonderful things for the mind, body and spirit.

Do I recall your procedure is tomorrow Kendall?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 09:02 PM

The procedure is on Thursday - we take off from here early Wednesday to visit with the Patons en route, before booking into our hotel in the evening and treating ourselves to a meal in the hotel restaurant - amazing food!

I'll be updating as soon as I can get to a PC on Thursday evening.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: frogprince
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 09:22 PM

Lot and lots of fingers crossed.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 03:16 AM

Me too.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: ClaireBear
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 03:24 AM

Me three!

Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 06:12 AM

Jacqui & Kendall- Truelove and I will be watching for an update; thanks.
I'll send a PM with a message for the Patons.

Rapaire- When I do a bantam roundup I usually just whistle them in. Our rooster Calico gets the hens into the chicken house for me with wing-display and chortles.   I've donated the chicken branding iron to Sinsull. She needed it for some ceremony she has planned for a 'Catter who may be sailing into Portland harbor.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 06:54 AM

Good luck guys.
keith and mary.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 11:29 AM

maeve, our tree is looking quite dejected. I think it misses you.
I followed your instructions to the letter, but it may not like the clay soil I stuck it with.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 12:57 PM

Kendall, not to worry. Red Oak is one of the most adaptable oaks around. It was in a sandy loam soil, so we were able to get the roots out without losing any. Clay soil isn't the problem for this tree it might have been for a White Oak. We have a week or so of cloudy skies and moderate rain coming up, so let's just give it time to adjust to its new home. If it still looks unhappy in a week, give me a call and I'll take a look.

Thinking of you,

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: kendall
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 01:12 PM

Ok. I'll keep you up to speed.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 02:34 PM

Red oak is the only wood I use for making furniture and such. The grain is just soooo pleasing to the eye.

There are lots of other woods that are great for certain applications, and budgets, but red oak is the only stuff I keep in stock.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 07:47 AM

Good morning, Jacqui and Kendall. Warm regards to the Patons. Have a safe trip, a delicious meal, and a good night's sleep. We'll be here looking forward to a positive report at your convenience.

maeve & Truelove

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 08:06 AM

Seamus is safely comfortable on Tami's couch. He was very happy to see his buddy Bandit. Safe trip, guys. Keep us posted.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Leadfingers
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 08:25 AM

Hope All Goes Well !!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 09:17 AM

It BETTER go well.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 09:28 AM

Soon may the weller man come and drink his whiskey and tea and rum...

***************************
Someone had to do it, Kendall.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: vectis
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 12:43 PM

Phew! I can breathe out at last Kendall. Had everything crossed for you my friend, glad it looks as if it will be okay in the long term.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Dorothy Parshall
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 02:35 PM

Positive thoughts for the best possible outcome!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: maeve
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 05:57 AM

Thinking of you both.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: ranger1
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 11:05 AM

Seamus didn't spend much time on my couch, his personal hygiene needs some working on... But he had a lovely trip to the beach with the other two yellow dogs, and we left him and his "fragrance" back with Auntie Sins. Jacqui. what in hell do you feed that dog?!

Sending good vibes your way today, Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Jeri
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 11:08 AM

Cabbage, pickled eggs, beer, dead stuff that washes up on the beach, and cat shit when he has the opportunity...

Vibing at Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 11:17 AM

Give 'em hell, Kendall!

Charley Noble, off to Mystic

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 12:55 PM

Cat shit? The fresh stuff before the due date? That dog is spoiled rotten!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: GUEST,Neil D
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 02:20 PM

We're keeping our fingers crossed and our breath bated hoping for 100% success with the procedure.
                                     Neil and Christina

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 02:32 PM

Waiting...

Jacqui fed that dog pesto, Prosciutto and asparagas right in front of me then handed him over for a trip to my house. No problem - I have a can of sauerkraut at the ready when I send him back.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 02:36 PM

Waiting...

Poor dog!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Rapparee
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 02:42 PM

Well?

I'm waiting.

And I'm NOT waiting patiently with my hands folded neatly in my lap.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Jeri
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 03:55 PM

Gnu, I'm not entirely sure he doesn't get it straight out of the cat. You know, like eating cookie dough.

Waiting...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 04:16 PM

Well, that takes the cake (pun intended). A cat that gets it's ass licked by a dog.

Yes, I AM disgusted by my own post.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: catspaw49
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 04:28 PM

Enough of this! When the hell are we gonna' hear something?

Sins....Give Seamus a big shot of milk before you return him home. The effect of milk on flatulence production is impressive.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: gnu
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 05:11 PM

I drink skim milk, which is why I fart less than a ballerina. Give Seamus heavy cream.... and broccoli covered in old cheddar cheese.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Becca72
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 05:16 PM

Jacqui called a short while ago. Dad is in recovery and they will be spending the evening in Albany for observation. I will let her post the details because my mind relaxed after hearing he was out of surgery OK and I didn't retain much of the rest.

Oh, and Jeri.....EEEEEEWWWWWW. That visual is NOT something I needed. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: Jeri
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 05:24 PM

It IS disgusting, but the dog doesn't seem to care.

Thanks you for letting us know he was out and OK.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's bad news (May 2009)
From: ClaireBear
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 07:32 PM

See update thread for latest news.

C