BS: My problem is back (from Kendall 07 Jul 04)

Subject: BS: My problem is back
From: kendall
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 08:38 PM

Well folks, my E.N.T. has found another suspicious spot on my vocal cord. He doesn't know what it is without a biopsy, so, I'm going to see a voice specialist in Boston for a biopsy and surgery.
He told me the worst case would be removal of the voice box, or if it is a cyst it must be surgically removed, more radiation is not an option; they just won't do any more.
I could use some positive energy.
Someone said the definition of time is "Just one damn thing after another."
Lilly Tomlin said it is "The same damn thing over and over."

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Deckman
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 08:44 PM

SHIT!!! Best wishes and good thoughts. Bob

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Bobert
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 09:22 PM

What Deckman said, Kendall...

Looks like I'm gonna have to lean on the Big Guy again, aren't I?

I'm thinking cyst, myself, if that's okay...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: freightdawg
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 09:28 PM

Hey Kendall,

We've never met, except through the 'Cat here, but I hope the best for you. I know the toughest part is in the not knowing and in the interminable waiting. Once you get your answer, whatever it is, you can chart your course and move on.

I'm with Bobert. I hope its just a benign cyst that can be removed with no further complications.

Peace,

Freightdawg

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: RangerSteve
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 09:47 PM

You are in my prayers.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Col K
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 09:50 PM

Lets all hope that the problem is only a small one and can be quickly sorted.
You are in my thoughts and I am sure in those of many others as well.
All the very best to you, I hope to see you in October,
Colin

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: GUEST,brucie
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 09:58 PM

Oh, Kendall,

That is terrible news. All I can do for you is pray, buddy, and I will. Benign cyst. I'm with the boys above. I will pray really hard.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Amos
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 10:14 PM

Goddamnit, of COURSE it's a benign thingummy. These guys oughta know Capting Morse better'n that by this time! Sheeshe. He's SURROUNDED by benign thingummies -- a lot of them he knows by their first names! A

Chin up, Skipper!... No, I didn't mean literally, for cry-i!

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Janie
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 10:15 PM

Prayers for you from the heart, Kendall.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: bbc
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 10:33 PM

Oh, boy, Kendall. I'm sorry you've got yet another thing to get through. Lean on your friends; you are blessed w/ good ones.

best,

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Rapparee
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 10:46 PM

As my old friend, Popeye the Sailor used to say to Bluto,
"Aw, SHIT!!"

(Popeye was actually from Low German stock).

What everyone said above and below, Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 11:37 PM

Positive thoughts comin' atcha from the sunny west coast of Canada. You sure have had your fill....nuffs enuff already!!
Barb

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 11:40 PM

We are unanimous: we in-cyst that it be-nign.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Tinker
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 11:45 PM

Damn it Kendall, it's been a tough week in these parts. But the Peruvian Painters have gotten up close and personal with the naked lady in my backyard. Her hundred year old body has been hand sanded and lovingly resmoothed and shaped in defiance of the ages. Now I want you to imagine that in just a few weeks in the full of the moon a handful of women are going to be cavorting about the yard celebrating the sacred feminine and sending out all kinds of blessings and light your way. ( Well, I'll start early and often)

Love Ya Capt'n

Tinker

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Mark Clark
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 12:10 AM

Crap, Kendall! Ya just gotta stop this shit. Not only is this frightening for our friend (you) but it worries the hell out of the rest of us too.

Hurry back with good tidings of great joy.

      - Mark

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: LadyJean
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 12:52 AM

They found a spot on my mother's lung that turned out to be a calcium deposit brought on by living in Pittsburgh for 74 years.

There was also the bone scan, that turned up something odd on her rib cage. It turned out to be a cracked rib. But we had a terrible worry over that one.

My boyfriend had a growth on his hip joint, they were almost certain was malignant. It turned out to be benign. Of course the S.O.B. dumped me three months after the surgery. But that's no never mind.

Another of my upbeat stories. Dr. Frank Gilmore was the first person to have a lung removed because of cancer. That was in 1933. He delivered my sister in 1956.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Sorcha
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 01:07 AM

Well, goddamnn, Cap'n. Didin't we tell you this is no longer funny? I flew 5,000 miles to meet you, and I ain't losing you just yet. So, just stop it!

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: GUEST,freda
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 01:21 AM

Hi Kendall

my thoughts and hopes are with you -

a big hug and all my best wishes

freda

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Ebbie
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 02:02 AM

Relax and feel all this energy flow over you- in the process it will shrivel up that benign little sucker (no pun intended) and toss it away. The noive, the noive...

Be well.
Eb

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: alanabit
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 02:58 AM

You will see this little bugger off like you did with the last one. Good luck, good health and stick around here. Look forward to hearing better news from you soon.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 03:45 AM

Lots of positive thoughts and energy coming your way.

Big Hugs

Khatt

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: mooman
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 04:09 AM

You have my positive thoughts Kendall.

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From:
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 04:18 AM

best wishes from this side of the pond

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Morticia
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 04:28 AM

what everyone else said, my dear friend.......sending positive thoughts and hugs.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 05:04 AM

Kendall - You have all my thoughts with you on this one . As stated above , but in Spades !

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Jeanie
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 05:38 AM

Good thoughts zoooooooooming your way !
With Love,
- jeanie

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: beardedbruce
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 06:16 AM

Best wishes, Kendall

Bruce

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 07:21 AM

Light and love and healing prayers coming your way.

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: greg stephens
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 07:25 AM

One damn thing after another. Once the medicos have you in their clutches they dont like to let go, do they?
Keeping my fingers crossed
cheers
greg

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: artbrooks
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 08:03 AM

Like they all said. Take care, friend.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 08:08 AM

Thinking good thoughts for you Kendall

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 08:11 AM

crap. crapcrapcrapcrapcrap.

As many good thoughts as possible speeding your way.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: catspaw49
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 08:45 AM

What the hell is your problem Kendall? Why can't you just stay well? Yeah, it is one thing and the same thing and all of that, but just be glad the problem isn't with your thing.

Guy goes to a Doc and says, "Doc, ya' gotta' help me.......I can't stop singing 'Greem, Green Grass of Home.' What the hell is wrong with me?" The Doc says, "You have Tom Jones Syndrome." The guy is bewildered, never having heard of it before and responds, "Are you sure? Do many other people have this?"

"Well," said the Doc, "It's Not Unusual."

bada-boom

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: jeffp
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 08:47 AM

Best of luck, Cap'n.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: JennyO
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 09:29 AM

Sending positive energy from upside down land. You can beat this one too!

Hugs, Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 09:35 AM

Plenty of good thoughts zooming your way from our neck of the woods -- enough for a veritable dome of positive energy to surround you. You've been through enough, fer-pete's-sake (why? and who is Pete anyway?!?). If the gods are merciful it'll turn out to be a minor blip and easily remedied -- an annoyance, not a catastrophe. (Nearly had a CAT-astrophe this morning as a skunk sauntered across my deck between the pots of tomatoes and chives and down the steps just as black cat Sabine was waiting respectfully to use those same steps to come into the house.)

We're cheering for you, Cap'n -- you definitely need a respite from bodily ailments. ("Out damned Spot!" as Lady Macbeth said to her dog just before he squatted on the rug.)

Lotsa love,
Linn

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 10:11 AM

Doctor asks his patient,"Where does it hurt?"

Patient points to his knee and says, "Here!"

The doctor examines the knee thoroughly and finds nothing wrong.

Patient then points to his elbow and says, "It also hurts here."

The doctor examines the patient's elbow but again, finds no injury.

Patient then points to his head, indicating pain there as well.

The doctor finally diagnoses the problem. He says to the patient, "Well sir, it appears you've broken your finger."

Get well Kendall, I've been looking forward to us doing a workshop together at the Getaway and harmonizing with one another again. I promise to have some good dark beer.

Best wishes, Mike & Tawmmie

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 10:24 AM

Damn it, Captain!

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Teribus
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 10:46 AM

Very sorry to hear your news. Best wishes to you and I hope that all turns out well.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Bert
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 11:32 AM

Now you just stop being sick right now! do ya hear! We won't have it!

Repeat after me.. I AM WELL, I AM NOT SICK, IT IS BENIGN EVERYTHING'S FINE.

Love and best wishes from Bert & Tree.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 11:55 AM

A metaphorical bunch of lucky white heather from Scotland Kendall.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: CapriUni
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 12:31 PM

Damn, Damn, Damn, and Damnity-damn!

(And hugs... lots and lots of hugs...)

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Rapparee
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 01:24 PM

A prissy old maid came into the doctor's office.

"Doctor," she said, "I've having SUCH a problem with...well...silent gas. For example, since we've been talking I've passed wind three times. It's very embarassing. What can be done?"

"First thing," said the doctor, "We're going to have your hearing checked."


Let's get Kendall laughing. That'll do it. No malignancy on Earth can stand up to Mudcat laughter.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Carly
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 01:24 PM

Me too. What they all said.
(And most definitely hugs!)

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: akenaton
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 01:37 PM

Yeah Kedall....Stick in!!   Good men are scarce...
    Best Wishes.... Ake. (and Ms   Llama).

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Dave Swan
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 01:47 PM

All best wishes, sir. Positive thoughts go your way.

D&P

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Áine
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 01:57 PM

Hey there, Yankee (my favorite one!) -- Sorry to hear your news; but, I'm beaming some real kick ass vibes up your way to help keep your spirits up and hopefully kick that damn node in the ass as well.

Big hugs from your redhaired Texas lady, Áine

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: GUEST,brucie
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 01:58 PM

Guy walks into the doctor's office. Says he's having a problem. Says the lights keep flashing and he hears strange sounds. Doctor says, "You're crazy." Guy gets upset. Says he wants a second opinion. Doctor says, "OK. You're ugly too." Drum roll.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: Deda
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 02:32 PM

Maybe we could consider a new name for the thread, from "my problem is back" to -- "Everyone really loves Kendall and wants him well", or something. Any suggestions?

Anyway Kendall, I'm adding my prayers, though we've never met. I've heard you sing many times -- I'd recognize your voice anywhere.

Subject: RE: BS: My problem is back
From: CarolC
Date: 08 Jul 04 - 02:45 PM

I'm sorry to hear this, kendall. Best of luck with everything.