Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: IvanB Date: 05 Jul 00 - 10:38 PM kendall, I wish you all the best. Just think - with all this Mudcat energy directed your way, you can't lose! Hang in there, and remember the litany, "I'll be fine." (silently) |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Big Mick Date: 05 Jul 00 - 11:03 PM Now listen very carefully. I have had enough of this shite. You are not allowed just now to have any friggin' serious problems. I don't have room for any others. So lay off, got it???????? Seriously, do what they tell you and don't lose the mental battle. We are all pulling for you. Besides, I need another far lefter around these parts singing the songs and manning the barricades. You are in my prayers. Big Mick |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: bseed(charleskratz) Date: 05 Jul 00 - 11:21 PM Kendall, when I saw the title of this thread I bet myself it had been started by Catspaw (I had just read Lloyd61(62)'s thread). One thing that occurred to me when Peg posted her message saying it was usually women singers who had this problem was that you've just gotta quit singing falsetto. If God had intended you to be a countertenor, he'd have never let you go through the voice change (let alone the growth of your equipment). I hope the news is good. --seed |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: bbelle Date: 05 Jul 00 - 11:30 PM kendall, my friend ... I heard yesterday ... keep your spirits up (no mean feat, to be sure) ya got good things and times ahead of you ... I know things moonchild |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Sailor Dan Date: 05 Jul 00 - 11:37 PM Kendall 20 Hail Mary's, 10 Our FAthers, all my fingers crossed and 1/2 a dozen four leaf clovers. All Going your way Best of luck laddie My only question from reading this thread is, how you gonna keep your mouth shut for that length of time??? Good luck SAilor DAn |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: mariachera Date: 05 Jul 00 - 11:54 PM Kendall, Your broadcast of the "Hat Thing" saved my neck back in Feb. Also, your helpfulness in finding my way around this site led me into the fascinating world of "Mudcat"ing. May all go well with you. . Mariachera |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Mark Clark Date: 06 Jul 00 - 12:48 AM Kendall, I'm sorry to hear of your "problem." I too, hope everything turns out well. - Mark |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: WyoWoman Date: 06 Jul 00 - 01:53 AM Kendall -- I had a friend some years back who was a singer and had nodules removed from her vocal chords. It took a long while (like months, not years) to recover, but eventually she did recover and began to sing again. Her voice was lower than it had been, but she was SINGING. so you might have to learn some new parts, but ... Keep your chin up, pal, and stop looking down THERE. Catspaw was only kidding... ww -- who may be making light but is also holding you in the Light. |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Escamillo Date: 06 Jul 00 - 02:06 AM My best wishes for you, from the very South. Un abrazo - Andrés |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: georgeward Date: 06 Jul 00 - 02:20 AM Kendall, When I had vocal problems a few year ago (sounds as if yours could be similar, I hope so 'cause mine turned out fine) the surgeon and technician told me people have actually learned to sing with that flexible scope up the nose and down the throat. Makes it possible to watch your vocal folds on TV in real time. Some of us narcissists are easily entertained. They also told me that videotapes of celebrity voiceboxes tend to circulate among their colleagues. I never thought to demand royalties for mine. Maybe its not too late for you to offset some expenses ? Seriously, I got through three laser surgeries with no problems (and pretty modest recovery times). I wouldn't wish it on anyone, but it works. What I would suggest (others may have thoughts on this) are two things: 1) If you aren't dealing with malignancy, check out alternatives to more surgery. I think I owe my recent painless singing to speech therapy and staying hydrated, not to the surgeries; 2) Personally, I would (and did) avoid the old-style "scraping" of the "vocal cords" with a surgical tool at all costs. That technique - which an HMO did try to sell me on not that long ago - has trashed voices. As with everyone else, my thoughts are with you. Let us know how you are doing. God bless. - George ::-.--O |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: GUEST,Auxiris Date: 06 Jul 00 - 02:23 AM Dear Kendall. . . will be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts in your direction. Some years ago, singer Ian Bruce had surgery for vocal cord nodes and he's singing as well as ever. Take care of yourself and please let us all know how you're doing. All the best, Aux |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Seamus Kennedy Date: 06 Jul 00 - 02:33 AM Kendall, I haven't met you, but several years ago, I got a copy of your tape and loved your singing. I really like your interpretations of Irish/American old songs. Now, if what you've got ain't malignant (and we're all sure it ain't!!!) then you just might have vocal polyps or nodes. I had them 20 years ago, and they're no big deal -well they really are a big deal to someone who likes to sing - but it's easy to get over them. So do what you have to do , think positively, laugh frequently, and shut the hell up! Then for God's sake make another recording so we can enjoy more of your stuff! May the wind at your back always be your own! All the BEST. Seamus |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: sledge Date: 06 Jul 00 - 03:34 AM All the best mate, Stu |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Wolfgang Date: 06 Jul 00 - 03:37 AM I wish you that it's the best of all possible outcomes. Wolfgang |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: alison Date: 06 Jul 00 - 03:55 AM Prayers and thoughts all the way from Oz Kendall..... take it easy.... love alison |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: kendall Date: 06 Jul 00 - 09:02 AM No, Julie Andrews doesn't have my legs, hell, she has problems of her own!! You folks are all wonderful.. |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: CamiSu Date: 06 Jul 00 - 09:26 AM Gee Kendall, maybe you better stop drowning those cats in your well! You're getting fur on your voice cords! Keep laughing and expressing joy. We're thinking of you here. Cami |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: SDShad Date: 06 Jul 00 - 09:34 AM Alrighty, so where does a bloke get 'old of this marvelous tape of Kendall that keeps getting such rave mention? Chris, who hasn't started his colletion of Mudcatter tapes and CDs yet |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: jeffp Date: 06 Jul 00 - 09:35 AM Wishing you all the best. Keep us posted on what you find out. jeffp |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Gern Date: 06 Jul 00 - 09:47 AM I had the same scare some years ago, but was lucky enough to have caught it in time. No malignancy, though, and I certainly wish you the same. Had to remain totally silent for six weeks, which was simply the hardest thing I'd ever done (and one of the best, according to those who ordinarily must listen to me.) My wife and I had to argue with notepads, and strangers think that because you can't talk, you must be an idiot. But almost all my range recovered, and I wish the same to you. Singers out there should be warned to warm up before prolonged vocal exertion. I never did, because it always came easy to me (to sing, not necessarily to sing well). It's as important as stretching before a run. I have no idea if this contributed to your condition, but it seems like a good opportunity to encourage some healthy practices among musicians. This might counteract a few of our more enjoyable unhealthy practices. |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: GUEST,Den at work Date: 06 Jul 00 - 10:12 AM Keep yer chin up and follow the docs recommendations to the letter. I'm sure too that it is polyps so no talking for a while and all the best Den. |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: SINSULL Date: 06 Jul 00 - 10:28 AM Kendall, I only meant that if your singing career is over, you can still model pantihose. Given that as an alternative, concentrate on being well. Only good thoughts, SS |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: kendall Date: 06 Jul 00 - 10:28 AM I only have a few tapes left, and, dont know if I will have more made. If you want one, just send $10.00 to me at PO Box 313 Scarboro Maine 04070-0313. |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Patrish(inactive) Date: 06 Jul 00 - 10:38 AM Dear Kendall, I am one of the mudcatters from over the pond I am beaming over positive thoughts and all the very best wishes for a speedy recovery your friend Patrish |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: GUEST Date: 06 Jul 00 - 10:40 AM ..if you have to stop singing for a while, you're welcome to borrow my voice in the meantime - as I can't sing, feel free to make improvements as you see fit. Ultimately, I'd be getting the better end of the bargain. I like these solutions where everybody wins. Deal? Well wishes. |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Alice Date: 06 Jul 00 - 10:43 AM kendall, my thoughts go with you along with the others here. take care. |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Clifton53 Date: 06 Jul 00 - 11:40 AM All the best Kendall, your one of a kind so you can't be messin' around with this crap! As was said before, do what they tell you! Clifton |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Davey Date: 06 Jul 00 - 11:56 AM Kendall, let me add my best wishes as well. Keep thinking positive.... positive..... and all will work out well. Davey (:>) |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: GUEST,Winters Wages Date: 06 Jul 00 - 12:09 PM Kendall, I wish you all the best..We will think only the best thoughts. I heard one of your songs just this last Sunday driving home from Nevada City. U.Utah Phillips played a song off your tape. It was great. Be sure and give us all a 10-13 (update) as soon as possible Regards Winters Wages |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: kendall Date: 06 Jul 00 - 12:39 PM Which song did Utah play? I recorded two of his, Phoebe Snow, and, Ashes on the sea. |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Sandy Paton Date: 06 Jul 00 - 01:07 PM Don't know whether or not Ed Trickett ever told you, Kendall, but he had surgery for nodes when he was a teen-ager. He's managed to sing a wee bit for the past thirty-five years or so. You'll do it, too! Read George Ward's message again, and take a copy of it to your ENT specialist. Sometimes they don't have time to keep up on their reading about new approaches to old problems. We'll be singing together again in no time, I'm sure. Sandy |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Fortunato Date: 06 Jul 00 - 01:44 PM The best of luck and health! Fortunato |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: annamill Date: 06 Jul 00 - 01:49 PM Kendall. my thoughts and best wishes are with you! Good Luck! Love, annap |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: wysiwyg Date: 06 Jul 00 - 02:42 PM And Kendall, Play the tape for anyone who is going to mess with your throat so they will know you are serious about a good outcome. And that if they mess you up, you will operate on them. Like when you go to the dentist, and hold a sensitive part of thier anatomy in your hand as they bend over you.... "Now, Doctor, we aren't going to hurt each other, are we?" ~S~ |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Alice Date: 06 Jul 00 - 03:00 PM Kendall, I've posted this before, and maybe you have looked at it, but it is reassuring always to be as fully informed as possible when you need health care. There is a section there specifically for singers. Here's the site: Center for Voice Disorders of Wake Forest University |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: catspaw49 Date: 06 Jul 00 - 03:10 PM Good Link Alice. Ya know, this thread is getting real long with us all wishing Kendall the best. I was thinking that if we need another, maybe we should call it "Kendall has Two Problems." Spaw |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: kendall Date: 06 Jul 00 - 03:57 PM You are one of them spaw, what's the other? lol |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: catspaw49 Date: 06 Jul 00 - 04:01 PM Hmmm....good point Kendall. Come to think about it, maybe we should title it.......... Kendall Has A Shitload Of Problems just a thought....... Spaw |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: SINSULL Date: 06 Jul 00 - 04:25 PM Aw Spaw,, you're not an old load of shit! You may be full of it but... Sorry I was trying to be helpful.
Kendall, SS |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: kendall Date: 06 Jul 00 - 04:42 PM I'm scheduled for pre-op next Monday (x-rays) then the biopsy on wednesday. Can you believe they only schedule this sort of thing on Wednesdays? I had to raise hell to get it that quick! |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: lamarca Date: 06 Jul 00 - 05:04 PM Kendall, wishing you well and saying in my mind "Out, out damn spot!" Hope to hear you next February in Maine! Mary |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Crowhugger Date: 06 Jul 00 - 06:48 PM Kendall, I'll offer a cleansing smudge for you and a good chanelling meditation. CH. |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: GUEST,winterbright Date: 06 Jul 00 - 07:06 PM High time I put in my 2 cents worth! If this many people love you this much, ain't NOTHIN' gonna mess with that kind of energy! Just to be sure though, I have here an industrial size container of "Wart-away...good for fingers, toes and vocal chords", it says. "Toadally effective if used during the waxing moon by Unitarians!" blessings and light! |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: gillymor Date: 06 Jul 00 - 09:01 PM Hope everything's okay, Kendall. We need all the lefties we can get. Frankie |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: kendall Date: 06 Jul 00 - 09:36 PM Go for it Crowhugger!! See if you can raise Edgar Cayce |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: catspaw49 Date: 06 Jul 00 - 09:57 PM .......Edgar Cayce being what Kendall calls his whang. Spaw |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: kendall Date: 06 Jul 00 - 10:18 PM Damn you spaw! I'm glad it dont hurt to laugh!! |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: kendall Date: 06 Jul 00 - 10:27 PM Winterbright, your offer to come and make dinner is accepted, however, if it is good, I wont be able to tell you!! |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: Amergin Date: 06 Jul 00 - 11:48 PM Kendall, on another thread some one offered to raise it for you.... Best of luck to you. It's you old farts that teach us youngsters. Amergin |
Subject: RE: BS: Kendall has a problem From: DonMeixner Date: 07 Jul 00 - 12:23 AM Kendall, Put aside a tape for me please, the check is on the way. If you never sing any better than when you and I swopped tunes for an hour at Old Songs then you will be singing pretty OK from now on. Were I you and I liked Rum I'd have a bottle of Mount Gay Eclipse ready to go into a pot of fresh ground coffee with heavy cream. Treat them chords to soothing warmth. Regards and good wishes. Don |