Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Rapparee Date: 04 Nov 15 - 09:19 PM All went well, or so I'm told, and I have the tooth complete with gold crown. Apparently the oral surgeon had to take out some bone to get the tooth out. I'm on painkillers (no, really!?) again. This is the third time this year I've had general anesthesia and while it's relaxing I'm tired of the aftereffects of pain, swelling, painkillers, ice packs, and so on. As for my wisdom: my high school closed, my college changed its name, my first grad school closed, the grad school I graduated from closed, and the program for the third grad school changed when the prof ramroding the program left. If my grammar school closes I won't know anything...and now my wisdoms are gone. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: billybob Date: 04 Nov 15 - 06:25 PM Oops,sorry,tried to delete 2 of the above,my phone has taken over !! |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: billybob Date: 04 Nov 15 - 06:21 PM Wishing you speedy recovery from the tooth rap,but I am sure your wisdom will remain intact! Nigel what a treasure to keep forever,a beautiful gift,grandchildren ,how blessed we are to have them! I found out today that our little Prudence is going to be Mary in the Nativity play,have waited for years to have a grandchild be Mary! BUT! Hold onto your hats,Billy and I are going to the States for Thanksgiving for the first time in 12 years so we will miss the play! Have big misgivings leaving mother for 2 weeks but have live in care and my daughter will be in charge. So New Jersey look out we are on our way ! With love Wendy xxxxx |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: billybob Date: 04 Nov 15 - 06:21 PM Wishing you speedy recovery from the tooth rap,but I am sure your wisdom will remain intact! Nigel what a treasure to keep forever,a beautiful gift,grandchildren ,how blessed we are to have them! I found out today that our little Prudence is going to be Mary in the Nativity play,have waited for years to have a grandchild be Mary! BUT! Hold onto your hats,Billy and I are going to the States for Thanksgiving for the first time in 12 years so we will miss the play! Have big misgivings leaving mother for 2 weeks but have live in care and my daughter will be in charge. So New Jersey look out we are on our way ! With love Wendy xxxxx |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: billybob Date: 04 Nov 15 - 06:21 PM Wishing you speedy recovery from the tooth rap,but I am sure your wisdom will remain intact! Nigel what a treasure to keep forever,a beautiful gift,grandchildren ,how blessed we are to have them! I found out today that our little Prudence is going to be Mary in the Nativity play,have waited for years to have a grandchild be Mary! BUT! Hold onto your hats,Billy and I are going to the States for Thanksgiving for the first time in 12 years so we will miss the play! Have big misgivings leaving mother for 2 weeks but have live in care and my daughter will be in charge. So New Jersey look out we are on our way ! With love Wendy xxxxx |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: ChanteyLass Date: 04 Nov 15 - 04:54 PM Ouch, Rap! I hope all went well! Tami, interesting! And Nigel, what a great gift! |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: ranger1 Date: 04 Nov 15 - 09:13 AM Good luck, Rap. When I had my top wisdom teeth out, I came out of the anesthesia demanding butterscotch pudding. The next day, I sneezed an almighty sneeze and popped a stitch. This lead to the discovery that the roots of one of those teeth had been embedded in my sinus cavity when I gargled later that day and salt water came shooting out my nostril. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Rapparee Date: 04 Nov 15 - 08:48 AM Today at 1320 MST I must away to the barber-chirgeon to have a tooth (which is not bothering me) extracted. Because the fellow with the pull is an oral surgeon and because stitches will be involved, there will be IV anesthesia -- my third general anesthesia so far this year. I'm getting tired of this! (And the tooth, my last wisdom tooth and so later today I will no longer be wise, really isn't painful or anything but it is rotten.) My curse upon your venom'd stang, That shoots my tortur'd gums alang, An' thro' my lug gies mony a twang, Wi' gnawing vengeance, Tearing my nerves wi' bitter pang, Like racking engines! When fevers burn, or argues freezes, Rheumatics gnaw, or colics squeezes, Our neibor's sympathy can ease us, Wi' pitying moan; But thee-thou hell o' a' diseases- Aye mocks our groan. Adown my beard the slavers trickle I throw the wee stools o'er the mickle, While round the fire the giglets keckle, To see me loup, While, raving mad, I wish a heckle Were in their doup! In a' the numerous human dools, Ill hairsts, daft bargains, cutty stools, Or worthy frien's rak'd i' the mools, - Sad sight to see! The tricks o' knaves, or fash o'fools, Thou bear'st the gree! Where'er that place be priests ca' hell, Where a' the tones o' misery yell, An' ranked plagues their numbers tell, In dreadfu' raw, Thou, Toothache, surely bear'st the bell, Amang them a'! O thou grim, mischief-making chiel, That gars the notes o' discord squeel, Till daft mankind aft dance a reel In gore, a shoe-thick, Gie a' the faes o' Scotland's weal A townmond's toothache! --Robert "Bobby" Burns |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: maeve Date: 04 Nov 15 - 07:34 AM How very thoughtful, Nigel! That's a special expression of love and respect. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Nigel Paterson Date: 04 Nov 15 - 06:33 AM My eldest Grandson has just presented me with a framed 'collage' of my days with The Halliard. He's collated photos, CDs, press cuttings & personal tributes from Nic & Dave...all beautifully arranged & displayed under glass. He organised it for my birthday, back in September, but it took him a tad longer to finish than he'd anticipated! I have never received such a meaningful & thoughtful gift. The 'collage' comes from all my Grandchildren, but it's realisation is down to the efforts of just one. I feel like I've won an Oscar! Feeling very loved, Nigel xxxxx |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Janie Date: 01 Nov 15 - 11:21 AM Adding my condolences, Pete. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Nigel Paterson Date: 01 Nov 15 - 06:48 AM Our sincere condolences & love winging their way to you, Pete & your Family. Lean on your Faith...it has stood you in good stead before & will again, I'm sure. Apologies for my silence, there's much going on in my life at the moment (mostly good!), but now is not the time to write about it, With Love to You All, Nigel & Ann xxxxx PS Been trying for three days to upload this post...am aware of server probs...good luck, Joe. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: GUEST,Peter from seven stars link Date: 31 Oct 15 - 02:16 PM Thank you all. So far tommy seems steady. Blessings Pete . |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: ranger1 Date: 30 Oct 15 - 12:02 PM Sorry to hear about your father, Pete. And echoing good wishes for Tommy's health. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: billybob Date: 30 Oct 15 - 07:14 AM Dear Pete, so sorry to hear about your father passing.I hope all the happy memories will help to ease the pain of loss.Sometimes when our parents live such a long life we begin to think they will be with us forever. You have always been so kind here on the Rainbow , all we can do is send back our love in abundance. Sending Tommy love and positive healing thoughts and blessings to you and all your family Wendy xxxxxxxxxxxx |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: gnu Date: 30 Oct 15 - 07:09 AM My condolences, Pete. Hope Tommy comes around easily and soon. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: GUEST,simple Date: 29 Oct 15 - 11:37 PM Pete from seven stars link, Bless your heart for being a good son. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: ChanteyLass Date: 29 Oct 15 - 07:55 PM Pete, I'm sorry about your dad. My sympathy to you and everyone who loved him. I hope Tommy feels better soon. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: frogprince Date: 29 Oct 15 - 06:52 PM Here daily, thinking of all, especially Eric, Tommy, and Pete and family just now. Dean |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 29 Oct 15 - 06:46 PM condolences to you & your family, Pete |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: maeve Date: 29 Oct 15 - 06:35 PM It's a great loss, Pete. Maeve |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: GUEST,Pete from seven stars link Date: 29 Oct 15 - 06:03 PM My dad passed away this morning. I found him when I called on him, as i did most days. He was 90 and had got weaker, but I suppose no one is prepared for it when it happens. Tommy is chesty and excess secretions, so we hope and pray it don't turn into anything worse. Blessings crew. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: GUEST,Manuel Date: 28 Oct 15 - 10:27 AM Sorry. I was the poster at 9.24 am. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: GUEST Date: 28 Oct 15 - 09:24 AM Nigel & Chantey Lass, my sympathies go out to you. I, too, could not take this messing around with the clock when it was a fact of my life. Fortunately, it ceased to be that a very long time ago. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Rapparee Date: 26 Oct 15 - 10:28 PM Yeah. Eric. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: gnu Date: 26 Oct 15 - 10:09 PM Eric |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: ChanteyLass Date: 26 Oct 15 - 09:14 PM Nigel, my body does not like the time shifts, either, and it does get worse as I age. Janie, we are oppposites. I would like to keep the clocks as they are now year round! The later the sun rises and sets, the happier I feel! |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Janie Date: 25 Oct 15 - 10:47 AM I'm always glad to go back to standard time. Seems my body knows what time the sun really says it is:>) Hope all is peaceful on this Sunday for all the crew. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Nigel Paterson Date: 24 Oct 15 - 11:57 AM Thanks, ChanteyLass...our respective body clocks are completely out of sync...meal times; sleep times are five hours adrift & to add insult to injury, the clocks go back one hour tonight in the UK! Does this time zone business get harder the older one gets? With Love to You All, Nigel & Ann xxxxx |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: ChanteyLass Date: 23 Oct 15 - 07:20 PM Welcome home to Ann, too! |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Nigel Paterson Date: 23 Oct 15 - 05:46 AM Gnu, your "yo" is all I need right now (-: (-: |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: gnu Date: 22 Oct 15 - 09:06 PM Yo. That is all. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Nigel Paterson Date: 22 Oct 15 - 05:59 AM Very happy to report that Ann & I were reunited yesterday. She stayed on an extra week...just can't drag herself away from beautiful North Carolina (and Belk, Barnes & Noble, Target, Michael's Craft Shop, Panera Bread...the list is practically endless). These long distance Family visits are particularly precious...every minute to be savoured. Here's to the next time, Slightly jet lagged Nigel & totally jet lagged Ann. Much Love to you All xxxxx |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: maeve Date: 21 Oct 15 - 01:05 PM Arise, Rainbow! Hoping to hear from Vtam, thinking about Lisa and her son, sending courage and cheer to those who have run low. Maeve |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: ChanteyLass Date: 18 Oct 15 - 12:33 PM I'm glad to read that Janie and Nigel and Ann are all back in their own homes and that VTam has arrived in the US. I really appreciate the updates and hope to see more when they and others are able to post. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Bobert Date: 16 Oct 15 - 09:52 PM Nice meeting you, Nigel... Come back soon, ya' hear??? B~ |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: GUEST,Manuel Date: 16 Oct 15 - 09:45 AM Make much of the priceless tranquility, gnu. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: gnu Date: 15 Oct 15 - 06:04 PM All is as calm as it can be. Nice to hear. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Nigel Paterson Date: 15 Oct 15 - 12:04 PM Safe home...desperately trying not to give in to sleep at 5pm ( London local). Will write again when I can think & focus on my laptop screen, Much Love to All, Nigel xxxxx |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Janie Date: 15 Oct 15 - 07:31 AM Sorry to be gone for so long. While in the nursing facility had bad wifi connection and also my iPad and Mudcat don't play well together for some reason. So I made few posts and mostly to the other thread. But all of you have been in my thoughts. Was really sorry to not meet Nigel or to see Bobert and P Vine, but it was pretty fine to actually hear his voice on the telephone! Glad your family is drying out maeve. Hope their homes were not entirely flooded. Hope you are home and getting some sleep to recover from jet lag, Nigel. And holding all of your family in my thoughts Tam. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: maeve Date: 14 Oct 15 - 11:02 AM Safe travel, Nigel. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Nigel Paterson Date: 14 Oct 15 - 09:58 AM Farewell Charlotte...Farewell North Carolina...Farewell America. Thank you for your friendship, your generosity, your openness & honesty, and a huge thank you to C, V, T & G for your hospitality over the last three weeks (I'm returning alone...Ann is staying on for another week). Love & hugs to Janie & Bobert...here's to the next time, With love to you all, Nigel xxxxx |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Bobert Date: 13 Oct 15 - 09:14 AM Sorry, folks... Ol' hillbilly been workin' more and computin' less... B;~( |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 13 Oct 15 - 01:46 AM I'll second that sandra |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: frogprince Date: 12 Oct 15 - 08:50 PM And it's nice to hear a word from Bobert here; it's way too long since I've spotted one. |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Bobert Date: 12 Oct 15 - 05:59 PM Nice meeting you, too, Nigel... Glad you enjoyed the performance... I had fun, too... B~ |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: gnu Date: 12 Oct 15 - 08:07 AM Lovely! |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: maeve Date: 11 Oct 15 - 11:38 AM Nigel, I am very glad you and Ann have met Bobert and the Pea Vine...and quite envious as well. My SC family appear to be fine and have managed to pump out excess river. Tam, thinking of you and yours. You'll be there with your Momma by now. Sending blessings to all for a smoothish transition. Lisa, you are in my thoughts daily. Janie is home, tra la! Maeve |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Nigel Paterson Date: 11 Oct 15 - 10:34 AM Yesterday morning I received an email from Bobert...he was playing at the Gaston Public Library at 2pm...might I be able to get there? The Library is roughly a forty minute drive from where I'm currently staying, so a quick call to Uber sorted out the travel arrangements. Not only did I meet Bobert & his lovely wife, I was also treated to an hour of The Blues, played & sung with passion & conviction...punctuated by stories, history & adlibs that kept smiles on all our faces...a meeting & a performance that will live in my memory for a long, long time...my first face to face with a Catter. I shared this experience with Janie first before posting here. A musically uplifted Nigel...much love to all xxxxx |
Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort From: Nigel Paterson Date: 09 Oct 15 - 12:10 PM My Dear Maeve, yes thank you, our far too infrequent visits to see Ann's daughter & family (her two son's are now 6ft.+) are always fun & we get the chance to talk together in a way that one just can't do on the 'phone. We talk about Jane of course, but with an increasing sense of acceptance that physically, she is no longer with us. She lead a very full life so there is much to remember & celebrate...time does gradually heal, but it doesn't erase. How are the SC members of your Family coping with the appalling weather? There was talk on the news last night of yet more flooding, on top of what has become an intolerable situation for too many. Ann & I have never experienced flooding in any direct sense, so trying to imagine the impact on one's life is virtually impossible. We do hope that your relatives are safe, dry & not in harm's way. Sending our love to you all, Nigel & Ann xxxxx |
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