BS: JenEllen runs away from home

Subject: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: JenEllen
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 01:05 PM

Hey all. Instead of writing each person individually, I thought I'd save myself a few minutes and hog a little thread space to tag everyone at once.

As many of you know, tomorrow is the BigDay for the imaging tests. Unfortunately, it's not at my doctor's office, and barring emergency needs, they anticipate it being a few days before the results will reach him. If I am waiting around at home, staring at the phone, I'll go mad.

So, in the defense of scant sanity, I'm running away from home.

No worries, y'all. I'm taking a few good friends, one really good dog, some perky yodelling leprechaun music, an armload of KateShugak novels, a Micca book, a Fezzy lil' lucky-duck, etc., and heading for the Okanogan as soon as time and health permit after testing.

So, if no one picks up the phone or returns messages for a few days, DON'T WORRY. You are all in my thoughts, I can't tell you how grateful I've been for the love and support, and I'll let you know the (good) news as soon as I can. Muchos smoochos.

~JenEllen

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: open mike
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 01:12 PM

what tests? hope the reports are good. what's a micca book?

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Willie-O
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 01:13 PM

Best wishes to one of my favourite never-mets on the Cat.

If you really want to hide out though keep going west from the Okanagan and hole up in the West Kootenays. They'll never find you there. If you ask around you can find natural hot springs to warm up in too.

Bill

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: JenEllen
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 01:15 PM

CT/PET scans, and yeah, I'm hoping the reports are good too! *g* (The Micca novel is a lovely treat that our Micca found for me in London called "One for Sorrow, Two for Joy". It's brain-candy, but a new favourite.)

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Morticia
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 03:14 PM

keeping everything crossed for you Jen.....and sending much love and positive thoughts

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amos
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 03:17 PM

Absolute best and most provocative good wishes for ya, lass! Can't go wrong when you're facing North! :>))

A

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Deckman
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 03:44 PM

Watch out for the grizzlies. Bob

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 04:00 PM

Maybe you'll get to see the Friendly Ogopogo Monster in Okanaga Lake! There's a really interesting wisewomon who has studied it her whole life who can tell some tales, I tell you!

Deep breaths, Circle of Light/Love and know that we are there with you, Jendarlin'....

luvyamuchlyyerkatma

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Peter T.
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 04:07 PM

Take care. I hope it all goes ok.

yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: SueB
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 04:09 PM

Big hug.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: catspaw49
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 05:13 PM

Luvyamuch JE......Let's hear some good news when you return huh Slick?

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 05:39 PM

Did this get discussed on a different thread that we can refer to, rather than guessing or asking all of the same questions over again?

Good luck, JenEllen. It's no fun if you have to drink that contrast stuff. Hold your nose! This too shall pass!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: wysiwyg
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 05:57 PM

SRS, no, not much.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 06:00 PM

Love ya, and GOOD LUCK!

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: wysiwyg
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 06:08 PM

Well, darlin', I know as long as those yodelling leprechauns are around you, nothing TOO bad can get through to harm you! I tell ya what. We'll stay home doing any necessary fretting while you run off and play, so don't spend a moment fretting, yourself, or you'll put someone here out of a job!

Me, Ah ain't gon' fret, Ah jes' start on your next CD surprise.

Woof!

~Susan
AKA Sugar Dog, at your feet when needed

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 06:20 PM

Major big hugs, darling Jen.

Just curl up, relax, soak in some sunshine and some tunes, rot your brain on brain candy, and let us do the worrying!

You will of course report in a timely manner upon receipt of any news, good or bad?
("timely" meaning in your good time, when and as you are willing and able, dear one!)

Loads of love,

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Alba
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 06:22 PM

JenEllen you have the Luck Duck so what could be more of a comfort!!
Looking forward to hearing your Good news when you run "back" Home again:>)
You will be in my Thoughts
Light, Love and Blessings
Jude

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amergin
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 06:30 PM

Hi there, JE...I am sure everything will be fine, just keep your chin up and sing the worries away.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 06:36 PM

Warmth turns liquid the slow sap of Winter
Until an errant step snaps a fallen pine bough
Spilling fragrance into the air
Serendipitous symphony
pine scent, lark song, shiver of filtered light
trout moving through green and amber shadows
This is rebirth
This is the touch of Healing on the Land

Everything good to you, Jen

LEJ

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Tweed
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 07:02 PM

Same here girl.

Tweed

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 07:19 PM

LeeJ...another gem dropped in the 'cat's pool....shimmers on and on, rare and precious...smiles go on with thanks giving

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Micca
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 08:15 PM

A! fill the cup, what boots it to repeat
that time is slipping underneath our feet
unborn tomorrow and dead yesterday
why fret about them is TODAY be sweet.

hugs and thoughts
Micca

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Mudlark
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 08:56 PM

JenEllen...what a wonderfully good idea to take off, rather that sitting at home chewing nails. A good dog, a good book, good music, and a stuffy....what could be better company. Have a good time-out...we'll be all holding good thots for you.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 09:43 PM

JenEllen,

If you decide to make a grand tour, we have a guest room. I would suggest arriving in the next month, it gets pretty hot down here in Fort Worth, Texas. However, since you're living in Eastern Washington you're probably pretty used to gawdawful hot summers, so you call the shot!

Anyway, you're welcome to visit if you'd like to get away. We have a special rate for Mudcatters! (Ask Marion--she didn't have to pick up too much litter down in the creek!)

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 09:58 PM

Jen,
I am keeping you close in my thoughts and rubbing a little green duck for luck.
Deep breaths.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amos
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 12:40 AM

Dang, Mary -- I just knew I was missing something!! Rub the green duck!! :>))

Thanks!


A

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 05:00 AM

Slip in the back door of the Mudcat Tavern. i'm sure we can find you a bar stool, a glass and something to put in it...
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: LilyFestre
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 06:33 AM

Hey JenEllen....

    Enjoy your getaway! I'll be keeping you in my prayers!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Tinker
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 06:37 AM

Me and a hundred pounds of big ol' loving slobbery Bubba dog are holding thoughts of you close.

Blessings and Light

Tinker

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Benjamin
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 10:52 AM

Hey, I've been to the Okanogan! It's a wonderful area. Anyways, take care! I hope everything is fine.
Best wishes to one of the few catters I have met!
Benjamin

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 07:32 AM

Kendall here, luv, my warmest best wishes to you, and a huge Maine hug!

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: GUEST,Jen-Sitter John
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 02:39 PM

Under orders, I was to tell you that Jen is well and has been packed into a van full of rowdies and dogs and headed for the border.
    Yesterday was okay. We got everywhere we were supposed to be on time. The CT was a little unnerving, and seemed to take forever because she was shaking. She's not had good experiences with them before. They kept piling blankets on, but I think she was scared more than cold. She finally held still long enough for pictures, and I think she was relieved to not have to go from there to a hospital!
    The PET scan was interesting. No oral contrast media, it was an injected toxic glucose. Jen drove the guy crazy wanting to know the exact drug mechanisms to the last base pair. Then off to the doctors for a pre-chemo checkup and then to the clinic for treatments. A really long day. I tried to make her eat something last night, but she was asleep the second that fat white cat hit her lap.
    I'm heading up after work on Friday, and will print this collection out and take it along, if no one minds. I think she'd enjoy it.
    John

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amos
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 02:43 PM

John:

Thanks for being there, ten times over.

She is much loved all across these crazy cyber-plains.

A

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: wysiwyg
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 02:43 PM

Minds? We don't have any! :~)

She has spoken highly of her Runaway Handlers. You go for it!

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Ebbie
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 03:03 PM

It's time we had some GOOD news and JenEllen is just the one to bring it to us. The best of good fortune to you.

(And in the meantime, while you're waiting, remember Scarlett's admonition and think about it 'tomorrow'.)

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Morticia
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 03:09 PM

John, thanks for riding shotgun on our little hellcat....I know it can't be easy but we're awfully grateful she has someone to rely on.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Pseudolus
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 03:19 PM

JenEllen a.k.a My Secret Santa!

   I've been thinking about ya! You're in our thoughts and prayers...that includes Joshua and Jacob!


                     Frank

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Allan C.
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 03:20 PM

I predict heavy flurries of good wishes in your area over the next few days. Mine will be among them.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 03:23 PM

flurries of good wishes and showers of blessings? Lioght breaking through the gloomy clouds?

any other weather metaphors?

John - give her a few hugs for those of us who can't reach her physically.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 03:58 PM

Everything's coming up roses...(well at least the last time I looked at my tattoo!)**bg**

THANK YEW, Dear John, for keeping us posted. Like Mortee, I am glad you and the others are there to ride herd on her. Puir tender goil...that kinda thing can be so g.d. scary. Hold her close, if she'll let ya, and give her a warm hug from me, Morgan, Rue, Rog, Merlee, Trystan, Kipling, Charlee, Kelpie, and Emily, okay...and we'll hope the fur doesn't fly in the melee that ensues.:-)

luvyaJendarlin'...katma

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: jimmyt
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 04:48 PM

I will pray for good news JenEllen!! You are a very special presence here in the ole catroom!   jimmyt

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Willie-O
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 06:39 PM

As Mr Fielding once remarked to JenEllen: (paraphrased)
"Now I see why men set a thousand ships sailing in your direction.
Because you are nuts!"
Well who else would stalk Kenny Rogers on a chairlift?! God knows I can't remember what that thread was...probably bizarre encounters with famous people.

We love ya JenEllen (and thanks for the update John).

And please note, even in Canada, skiing season is over.

Bill

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 07:50 PM

Joh, thanks for taking care of dear Jen- we love her so, we wish we could be there, wrapping her in hugs and then changing the subject with something ridiculous. We're counting on you to do your best!

(Jen, the streams of love are still pouring your way!)

Love,

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 09:39 PM

Lots of good thoughts and hugs coming atcha from this direction, too, Jen.

Lots of love, too.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Dave Swan
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 10:01 PM

Yikes, J.E. I haven't been around much to hear about this. This does not sound like a good way to spend your spare time. Best wishes for all the best news and a good trip away. Speedy recovery, lots of laughs.

Big hugs,

D

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: catspaw49
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 10:37 PM

I am forced to apologize for Brother Dave there as he has been tied up with his duties as a partner in Lane,Fielding,Patterson, and Swan, Layabouts-At-Large and For Hire. We are busier than ever before doing nothing as Bush has things so screwed up that there are more folks than ever wanting and needing to do nothing for awhile. We are happy to provide that service for them so they can continue with the daily grind of making a living. Like we say, "When doing sweet damn all is simply too damn much, call LFPS. For you, we do nothing.   After all, it's the very least we can do!"

Since Rick's death we here at LFPS have been swamped with business as we now have Rick taking on the long term cases and he's virtually unlimited in the number he can handle. This has put Mick, Dave, and myself in the position of having to take on all of those short term jobs that we could never get to before and I tell you, doing nothing has never been better and our clients could not be happier. I also should say here that although we all get excellent comments from our clients, Rick is getting the most favorable ones by far. He has never done nothing quite so well before and indeed has set the bar at a new level.

John, thanks.....and take good care of JE. Also be careful around her. One time some of us were on a riverboat and she set a Kestrel on fire. I'd just keep her away from birds in general, ya' know?

Spaw--Founding Partner
Lane, Fielding, Patterson, and Swan

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Dave Swan
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 11:38 AM

At LFPS we don't do much....but we do it every day.

D

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amos
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 11:45 AM

It's the attention to the details of not doing things, that makes all the difference.

A

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: CarolC
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 11:48 AM

Good luck with the tests, JenEllen, and have fun on your trip.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Peter T.
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 12:08 PM

I note that the latest staff report suggests that LFPS has a new branch office in the Belacqua Hotel.

yours,

Peter T.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amos
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 12:22 PM

Ricostruisca tutta la speranza, voi che eneter qui!!, reads the sign over the door. The air hasn't moved in a decade, even though the hardwood wainscoting gleams and the ancient Turkish carpeting seems as though it were put down just last year. In the background there is a faint sound of banjo music playing slowly, and a drip of water from somewhere, and the sound of snoring from behind the high, ornate, polished wood desk. It's another day in the sleepy hollow known as the Belacqua Hotel....where the handshake is a little slower.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amos
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 04:36 PM

(Darn!! I killed it!! I am sorry!!!

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Willie-O
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 04:54 PM

And so you should be...

W-O

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Megan L
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 05:04 PM

Peace and blessings to you Jen.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: GUEST,John K.
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 05:15 PM

A lunchtime phonecall found everyone doing fine and playing at the lake. Charlotte says to tell Kat's daughter that her cracker-eating idea was well appreciated and there were no morning barfies. Everyone is lounging in the sun, Lake Roosevelt is too cold to swim in, and Jen's teaching the girls a new cheer for when their Daddy runs in Bloomsday tomorrow. Joe and I fly in tonight and will take this with me. Thanks.
    Bill, she is nuts. We just don't use the 'n' word because if we do, we get to hear the 'Harlan Pepper' impersonation for the millionth time. One must choose his battles wisely.
    The kestrel is one I have not heard. Is it anything like the eagle? She had to sit on a pillow for a week with that one. It is one of my favorites.
    John

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amos
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 05:39 PM

John:

In case you come back for an answer, the kestrel was a hawk which Jen wrote into a collective fiction thread we had here. But she had her main character set it (the pet kestrel) alight (meaning, "put it down somewhere") which everyone else jumped on for setting the poor bird aflame. She's never lived it down!


A

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 07:13 PM

Kat's daughter says "Good!"

John, if you are really brave, which you MUST be, and have some long hours to while away, the Flaming Kestrel Saga all started here at the Steamboat Tavern-Albert Hansell

Tell mygoil I love her, willya, please?

kat

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: wysiwyg
Date: 04 May 04 - 12:32 PM

Come in JenEllen.....

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amos
Date: 04 May 04 - 12:34 PM

Any news?

A

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Willie-O
Date: 04 May 04 - 04:07 PM

Guess Jen-Ellen's stuck in the Okanagan Time Warp. If she took my advice, maybe even the much deeper Kootenay Time Warp. Usually takes six or seven weeks to get outta that one.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: catspaw49
Date: 04 May 04 - 04:16 PM

She's probably taking care of John who is now in a stupor after reading the Albert Hansell thread..............

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Escamillo
Date: 05 May 04 - 06:24 AM

Warmest best wishes for JenEllen from this far and cold Buenos Aires.

Un abrazo,
Andrés

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: JenEllen
Date: 05 May 04 - 11:36 AM

Wow. Thanks, all. I mean it. I got the thread dumped in my lap this weekend and truly enjoyed it.

I'm bushed. It was a long weekend, got home Sunday night and I was just about sick of people. I sent John packing back to Portland (thanks for the Hansell thread, BTW, just give the guy more ammo, whydontcha?), and got some rest.

My Monday doc's visit wasn't as great as I'd hoped--my spread seems to have been arrested (lovely image, ain't it?) and I get to continue on with my buddies at "herceptin happy-hour" for a while longer, but that's the most concrete they'll give me this week. Honestly, I was so happy to not have to go straight from CT to OR, that I would have taken just about anything as good news.

Does Bert's credit card cover chemo-cocktails? There could be a whole new product line for the Tavern there...

Much love,
~JE

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 05 May 04 - 12:10 PM

Dearest Jen, how sweet of you to check in and let us know whazzup. We're all still here for you, darlin'- hugs all around!

Love,
Allison

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Willie-O
Date: 05 May 04 - 12:22 PM

Good to see you back...we're all pulling for you as always. (We're getting good at it too)

Bill

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: SINSULL
Date: 05 May 04 - 01:16 PM

At least no surgery. I will keep you in my prayers.
Love,
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: JenEllen
Date: 05 May 04 - 03:49 PM

Thanks, all. And you're right, Mary, thankfully no more surgery. You of all folks know how lymph nodes are, never know you'll miss them until someone takes a knife to your armpit! *bg*

There was good news after all. My ECG today was bee-yoo-tee-ful. Apparently I have the heart of a healthy 30yr old woman, so we're gonna stick with that! I also lobbied to have the "cozy" taken OFF of my drugs, and finally won (some wiseass crocheted a bunch of IV bag slipcovers with flowers on them---like you won't know what's in them as you sit there---to eliminate the subconscious fear of chemo drugs. I asked what I was supposed to do about my growing fear of gardening, and they finally let me off! LOL)

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amos
Date: 05 May 04 - 03:54 PM

LOL! Give 'em hell, Jen!! :>)

A

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Morticia
Date: 06 May 04 - 02:56 PM

Jen, I don't know where you got the heart of a 30 year old woman but put it back before someone finds out it was you that took it, you're in enough trouble, ok?

( Sheesh, you let that woman loose in a hospital for five minutes and she's bagging organs like it was a treasure hunt...it wouldn't be so bad if she would wait until people are done with them).

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Megan L
Date: 06 May 04 - 03:05 PM

aw jen while your doing hearts could you find a decent one for a sixt man :)

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Sorcha
Date: 06 May 04 - 03:56 PM

Good Oh, Jen! (But I still ran farther than you did, BG!)

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: JenEllen
Date: 06 May 04 - 04:15 PM

"S'cuse me, sir, are you finished with that liver?" "Had quite enough of that kidney, mum?" Hardee har har snarf snarf....

...Nah, one of the more serious side-effects of one of the drugs in my cocktail is ventricular myopathy, so I get heart-checked pretty regularly. I don't do ANY running that I don't have to do (i.e.--being chased) and I still stick with the Law of Kodiak...I don't have to run faster than the bear, just you....

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: wysiwyg
Date: 06 May 04 - 04:20 PM

Well, I've updated the prayer chain, and we'll try to keep up with you and cover your back. :~)

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: harpgirl
Date: 06 May 04 - 04:47 PM

I have no idea what has befallen you, Jen Ellen but hang in there and get a big red nose and some clown's feet and doctor yourself! My support and sympathies...Abby

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: ranger1
Date: 06 May 04 - 09:47 PM

Sending warm thoughts and positive vibes from the woods of Maine.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 May 04 - 10:30 PM

Hey JenEllen - you provide the kidneys and I'll bring the fava beans and a lovely chianti.
At least your sense of humor is functional.

Stay strong,
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Susan A-R
Date: 07 May 04 - 06:45 PM

Wow!   You have to watch folks around here every minute! Take care and keep on movin' through this.   Wish you well.

Susan A-R

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Mudlark
Date: 07 May 04 - 10:45 PM

Good to hear from you JenEllen, and to know that your fighting Irish is still up. A good snit is an excellent sign of good energy, IMO. No surgery is GOOD surgery. Keep up the good work and take care...

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 08 May 04 - 07:37 AM

LOL! I have this great image of JenEllen running around the hospital corridors, johnny flapping in the breeze, pushing a shopping cart and filling it with organs!

Keep good cheer, dear one- laughter is good medicine!

Love,

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Hollowfox
Date: 08 May 04 - 03:59 PM

Somehow I missed this thread before. Your purebred Midwest !@#$-reduction candle will be fired up tonight when I get home from work.

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: GUEST,Jen-sitting Johnny
Date: 08 May 04 - 06:34 PM

Fava beans and a lovely chianti, SINSULL? She's more 'jelly beans and a pint of the black stuff, please.' --dontcha think?
    Allison, she has been cheery enough, of what I've seen (when the johnny flaps, I am instructed to NOT see), but there was a time after the first surgery when her next-door neighbor in the hospital was a confused man who yelled "WHAT TIME IS IT???" every five minutes or so. Our girl had murder in her eyes.
    The Hansell story was good, you guys. I've read the later stuff, and you can see your evolution. I have been tipped off about a Jukejoint story, and I'll read that one tonight.
    Thanks again,
    John

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: catspaw49
Date: 08 May 04 - 07:10 PM

Ah yes, the Mudcat Juke Joint ........that was where we wiped out Gargoyle.........A good read though and a lot of fun trying to hold it together and keep the storylines on time and a bit limited so the thing made a bit more sense. Or at least we were in sympatico on it...LOL......

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 May 04 - 07:34 PM

Re: "johnnies". As some of you know, I am rather well endowed. Huge actually. So...this last trip for another mammogram, I followed the required routine: stripped to the waist and put on the gown given to me with the opening to the front. The problem was that the opening was all across the front. No amount of pulling and tying could disguise the fact that it was 10" shorter than necessary in circumference.

I decided to clutch my purse to my chest constricting the appendages as far as possible so that I could maintain a modicum of modesty. The other ladies in the waiting area, all amply covered by their gowns, pretended not to notice. And there i sat refusing to make eye contact with anyone and swearing that I would lose weight before the next mammogram.

Finally my name was called and the technician led me into the examining room. She turned to ask me a question and laughed out loud. I was mortified. Turns out my gown had been mislaid. It was from the Children's Wing. Wrong pattern.
I waited for a new gown to appear dreading the possibility that it too might not fit. Do these things only happen to me?

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Amos
Date: 08 May 04 - 07:43 PM

Sins:

It takes a special kind of gal to let a child's garment convince you you need to lose weight!! LOL!!

A

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 08 May 04 - 07:56 PM

Dearest Mary, having seen you and been blessed with your warm hugs, I read your tale of woe filled with wonder- here on the west coast of NH, I thought, we make our johnnies more than big enough for the likes of thou ("huge"? I don't think so!). I'm glad to hear of the mistake, humiliating though it must have been for you!

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: JenEllen runs away from home
From: Benjamin
Date: 09 May 04 - 01:59 AM

I'm glad to see you've made it back and your doing okay Jenny. Welcome back. Sometime, I might end up running away for a little while myself. It's been a while since I've seen the Okanogan.