BS: Kendall's biopsy

Subject: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 07:32 PM

Ok folks, come Monday morning, I will learn if this growth on my right vocal cord is a cyst or cancer. I can use all the healing energy you can spare.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Leadfingers
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 07:52 PM

We are on your side all the way in this Mate

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: wysiwyg
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 07:54 PM

Kendall,

As you've OK'd it before, reckon I'll send this one along to the prayer chain, too. Be peaceful!

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 08:05 PM

I have been sending it since I first heard of the cyst. Stay strong, Captain.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Deckman
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 08:28 PM

OH BOY ... more candles to burn, which we will do. I just hope the fire department doesn't show up again! CHEERS, Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Dave Swan
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 08:44 PM

All best wishes and most positive thoughts.

D

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: LilyFestre
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 08:47 PM

I'll be keeping you in my prayers.
Lots of good thoughts headed your way!
Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Joybell
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 08:51 PM

All the best Kendall. Thoughts and wishes from over the ocean. Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Dani
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 09:02 PM

You deserve more than spare, Kendall. I'll send you the cream off the top of good thoughts!!

13th has always been a lucky day for me and those I love.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 09:06 PM

good wishes on their way.
All the best.

john

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Peg
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 09:06 PM

I'll get the coven right on it.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 09:11 PM

Best Wishes Kendall!

The Fooles are serious about this.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Bobert
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 09:14 PM

The usual......

....prayers and good thoughts.

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Padre
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 09:17 PM

Prayers for you, Kendall - I'll remember you in the Mass on Sunday.

Padre

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Charley Noble
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 09:54 PM

I'm pouring a small glass of honey wine to the relevant old gods as this is posted. They always appreciate some attention.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: JenEllen
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 10:02 PM

Best wishes, and you're in thought.
~JE

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Janie
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 10:04 PM

Prayers, light and love going up, Captain.

XXOO,

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Ebbie
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 10:24 PM

Mustering a veritable cloud of white light to envelop you. Peace, friend.

Ebbie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: JennyO
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 10:30 PM

Visualizing a benign cyst for you, Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jets
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 11:13 PM

I am hoping for the best for you Kendall, Joe.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: DonMeixner
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 11:20 PM

You'll do well Skipper.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 11:26 PM

I just pulled out a mirror and a beautiful liquid wax candle that belonged to my mother. As I lit it, the thought occured to me (from where, I cannot say) that you've given your immune system the best possible boost--you're in love! That's a powerful drug when facing a challenge like this. The best of luck to you [both]!


SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Little Hawk
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 11:30 PM

Ah...Kendall, I'll be sending you some good thoughts on this, starting right about now.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 11:30 PM

All goos thoughts and lot of hugs coming your way, Kendall.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Mudlark
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 11:37 PM

Best wishes and good thoughts beaming your way for good health and well-being.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Teresa
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 11:50 PM

My last didn't post .... so if it comes double to ya, so much the better. Good thoughts; best of health. ;)

T

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: karen k
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 12:29 AM

Kendall,
All my thoughts are now and will be with you on Monday. Hang in there. My love to you.

k

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: CarolC
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 12:44 AM

Best wishes to you kendall. Hoping for the best possible outcome on Monday.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 01:26 AM

I'm on my way love - see ya later today.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Bert
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 01:28 AM

Healing energy ON IT'S WAAAAYYYYY!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: freda underhill
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 01:44 AM

good luck kendall - we'll all be thinking of you here in Oz - n best wishes jacqui -

x freda

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: alanabit
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 01:54 AM

One more on your side in Cologne. Good luck.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: KT
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 02:46 AM

Sending lots of love and prayers out there for you, Kendall. Be well, friend.

KT

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: fat B****rd
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 03:02 AM

All the best from the fB.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 03:14 AM

A few more healing thoughts coming your way, Kendall.

Take good care of him (and yourself) jacqui.

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,GROK
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 03:42 AM

Keep the faith, Kendall. Prayers and good thoughts for you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 03:44 AM

Lots of love and healing prayers from me in Yorkshire.

love

Pat x

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Jeanie
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 04:07 AM

Sending love and all good thoughts your way,
- jeanie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 07:22 AM

You folks are the greatest.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: dwditty
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 07:26 AM

Wishung you well from CT, too, Kendall. Godspeed.

dw

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: beardedbruce
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 07:47 AM

May Monday, the 13th be a lucky day for you.


All the best.

Bruce

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,KeithA o Hertford
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 08:35 AM

I'd be thinking of you even if Jacqui wasn't always talking about you friend.
Keith.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 08:56 AM

And from me, Kendall - I've done with the spiced rum in caravans but I shall have you in my thoughts while sipping the odd beer or two in more luxurious surroundings!

I know it will be OK because you have yet to complete your tour of Lancashire and Yorkshire:-)

Good Luck

Dave

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Jeri
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 09:34 AM

I hope the biopsy shows only a wee callous, and I hope you can spend some of this time beforehand NOT worrying. Jacqui, please give Kendall a hug for me; Kendall please give Jacqui a hug, and... guys... hey GUYS! I said a HUG. We're still here... you can stop now...

Kendall, you know, you always have my best wishes.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Amos
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 08:40 PM

You KNOW we're beaming the best possible Positronic Vibrations atcha, Skipper.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Tinker
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 10:40 PM

Kendall, you've got the best I can muster heading our your way. Candles and Dragon chimes and perhaps a time in the Godess garden...picture headed your way.

Love and Hugs,

Tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 11 Sep 04 - 04:39 AM

You don't need to ask Kendall sweetie, you've had nothing but our best wishes and kindest thoughts since you visited.

I prostrate (note second R) myself at your feet again, in humble adoration and a bar of chocolate.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Morticia
Date: 11 Sep 04 - 06:01 AM

You've got 'em, my friend and you give that sweet lady of yours a hug from me too.....I'm so glad she will be there with you even if we all can't be.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Fortunato
Date: 11 Sep 04 - 08:34 AM

Best of luck, Kendall. I don't sign in here much and so i miss a lot of stuff, sorry to be out of touch. I went through that biopsy thing and it's scarry as hell. I'm sorry you're in that situation.

Be well, and I hope to see you at the Getaway without this concern.
chance

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,winterbright
Date: 11 Sep 04 - 12:40 PM

Well, of COURSE I'm sending good stuff; I've had this on my calendar ever since you told me the date. Hugs and blessings! Let me know the good news soon's you can so I can pass the word at the Side Door this Friday and Kat and I can sing you a rousing ditty!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Raedwulf
Date: 11 Sep 04 - 01:05 PM

I refuse to waste healing energy on someone indestructible! ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: black walnut
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 09:34 AM

The period of waiting to know can be almost as agonizing as knowing. May all fears be quieted.

~b.w.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Amos
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 09:52 AM

Kendall's biopsy: I was born long ago in Eastern Maine, the youngest of 411 children...
walked to school in the snow thirteen miles each way, up hill going and coming. ... refused to grow up until someone gave me a banjo... since then have made a career telling people things that aren't true, singing songs and distressing eligible women...but I am one helluva folksinger, anyway...

What do you mean, spelling?


A

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,UK-er
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 12:07 PM

Thinking of you Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Áine
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 12:57 PM

I'm still holding you in my heart, my darlin' favorite Yankee ;-)

All the best, Áine

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: sledge
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 01:04 PM

Best wishes and thoughts

Sledge

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: greg stephens
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 05:43 PM

I had one of these here biopsies. it was a load of bollocks. Well, it was in my case anyway.
   I'm still going strong.So will you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Genie
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 06:26 PM

Amos, I think Kendall put you up to writing that "biopsy." So doesn't that make it an autopsy?

And it's way too soon for one of those, dontcha think? §'-D

Kendall, I hope your biopsy results are the same as the CT scan of Spaw's head. (They found nothing.)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,jacqui.c
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 08:54 PM

Hi all

Kendall has read and appreciated all your comments. At the moment he really doesn't know what reply to make so I'm just going to say thank you to all of you for making him laugh and feel glad that he has so many friends thinking of him right now.

He's scheduled for 7.30 tomorrow morning. We'll update you as soon as we get back from the hospital.

I love the lot of you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Dani
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 09:09 PM

Try to sleep: HA! Just know that we're thinking of you with love in the morning.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Deckman
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 09:18 PM

Jeeze Kendall ... you did it again. I'm holding in my hands ... even as I type ... another damned citation from the Everett City Fire Department. Something all that damned candle smoke that scared the neighbors ... again. Sure wish you'd stop this crap! Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,jacqui.c
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 11:30 AM

Well, we've not long got back from the hospital. Kendall is a little tired but is finding it difficult to comply with doctor's orders and not talk! He is, however, doing somewhat as he is told, even if just for a short while.

The doctor has 'some concerns' about what the growth is and we have to wait a few days for the biopsy results now. They can't really say how long that will take but we should have the results before the end of the week.

We'll keep you posted.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: wysiwyg
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 12:16 PM

Prayer Chain updated, jacqui-- please let Kendall know we're all pulling for him.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 01:55 PM

Rest up, Captain. Waiting and keeping quiet are the hardest parts but it gives the rest of us a chance to get a word in edgewise.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 02:31 PM

Boy! And by his own telling, our edgewise words do some GOOD work! All good thoughts and thanks givings to you, Kendalldarlin'...and you, too, jacqui...we are with you in the aethers.:-)

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 05:02 PM

Thinking of you - best wishes
Kitty
xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Blowzabella
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 05:32 PM

Hi - I missed the early part of this so forgive my late arrival. My prayers are in your direction.

Blowz

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Deckman
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 05:40 PM

GEEZE LOISE!! Now I've got a smokey spot on the ceiling above the mantel. Judy pissed at me ... something about too many candles ... again! Oh well. CHEERS, Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 05:50 PM

I can't thank you all enough for your support. This is very nervous making for me because it could mean the loss of my voice totally. I'm trying to remain positive, but in all honesty, I'm as nervous as a Christian Scientist with a severed artery.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Deckman
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 06:05 PM

I'm sure this must be HELL for you. I know, I've also sweated out biopsy reports. It's times like this that you'd think that someone, somewhere, in the medical diagnosis and communication area would realize your mental suffering and have the consideration to pick up the phone and call you, even if it's "after hours." Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 06:09 PM

Kendall, your "voice" is much more than the noises that come from your throat. It is there in how you convey your thoughts, in your word choices, in what you write, and in preferences you express in many ways. How you make sounds to convey those words is important, but there are many other ways to communicate. Were you to be struck dumb tomorrow, you'd still have plenty to say and many who want to read or otherwise understand your meaning. In a choice between your life or your vocal chords, you won't lose your "voice."

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: CapriUni
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 06:22 PM

Well, durn! I was hoping I could breathe again, today... Oh well, I can go a little bit longer if you can...

Inhales deeply, and sends you healing thoughts.

Joys and lovings. Ann

PS. What Stilly said. Your "voice" is more than the noises that come from your throat, even with fully functioning vocal chords. In the worse case scenerio (which I am not foreseeing), I fulling expect you to invent your own banjo language... after all, a banjo is much more portable than an orchestral harp...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Ron Davies
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 09:42 PM

Kendall--

You're a fighter. Fortunately for us, you're on our side. Nothing will silence you---somebody has to be there to speak reason to the rest of the Down-East'ers--- ('Mainiacs' is considered bad form, no?)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: KT
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 10:21 PM

Thinking of you, Kendall...........and sending lots of love your way.......

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Janie
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 10:56 PM

Holy Smoke! Sounds like a lot of "holy" smoke going up. We'll keep it coming, friend.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: harpgirl
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 11:05 PM

...I know what worrying feels like, KenDoll! I can't believe you're letting that Brit drive you around in your van on Portland roads...you might need to stop off at the shrink's as well... old pal o' mine...


I was thinking...If I couldn't hear and you couldn't sing, we would have been the perfect couple!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Annie
Date: 14 Sep 04 - 12:14 AM

Thinking of you and hoping you get the best news, Kendall!

Annie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: artbrooks
Date: 14 Sep 04 - 12:48 AM

Nothing yet? Thinking of you...take care.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Mudlark
Date: 14 Sep 04 - 02:52 AM

Waiting is the pits...hang in there. Hope doc's "concern" is misplaced and all is well...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 01:47 AM

I got the results yesterday, and it is not good. The cancer is back. Next step is a C.A.T. scan to see if it has spread. If it has, all bets are off. If not, I have to choose among three options:
1 Total removal of voice box. No voice at all.
2 Partial removal. That would mean being left with a raspy voice.
2 Removal of just the cancer by laser or scalpel. That would mean a raspy voice and the chance of the cancer coming back.
Life sucks sometimes.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 04:01 AM

Thats a real pain, Kendall. Whatever they need to do we will all be thinking of you and hoping for the best.

Cheers

Dave

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 04:03 AM

Sorry to hear your results, please know you are in my prayers and thoughts. I only know you from your postings here on mudcat, but you seem like a fighter to me. Keep fighting Kendall! We are all with you.
love

Pat x

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Jeanie
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 04:07 AM

Oh (((((( Kendall ))))))
Sending Love and the goodest of all good-good-good thoughts to you and to Jacqui, too,
- jeanie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 06:37 AM

Sending lots of healing energy and hugs your way Kendall.

Keep fighting
Love
Khatt

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 07:26 AM

I've already pm'd you, Kendall, but I wanted to add something for jacqui-

I'm glad you two are together for all of this. I promise you it will help.

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 08:39 AM

CRAP! Thoughts are with you Cap'n!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: artbrooks
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 08:41 AM

Shit!!

Anyway, I worked for a guy once who had had his larynx removed, and he communicated very effectively with one of those gadgets that looks like a large mic. He couldn't raise his voice to yell at me, but it sent tone of voice quite well.

Hard decision to make, but you know that we are all with you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,Keith A
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 08:41 AM

Hard news mate.
Very best wishes,
Keith.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Janie
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 08:44 AM

DAMNATION!!! (((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))))).

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Essex Girl
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:08 AM

Sad to hear the news Kendall,I sincerely hope that you'll pull through soon. Hang on in there Jacqui I'm thinking of you both.
Linda

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Charley Noble
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:16 AM

Definitely time to consult the specialists for a 2nd opinion. Is it worth going down to John Hopkins again to talk to the people you dealt with last time? I'm sure we could come up with a driver and some hospitality along the way to cushion the trip.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:28 AM

I'm sending all the love and support I can.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:31 AM

the good news

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: RangerSteve
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:33 AM

I've been away for a few days, so I missed this thread. You're in my prayers, and, I assume, everyone else's who have answered this thread. I don't know if it will help, but it can't hurt.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: wysiwyg
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:35 AM

Kendall, don't abandon ship just yet! Strong hand on the lines, now.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Bobert
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:41 AM

Yeah, life does on occasion suck. Just sorry that you are going thru these sucky times so...

...I'll keep you in my prayers and thoughts...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Peace
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 10:00 AM

Very sorry, Kendall. However, the news about you and jacqui c is great, and two good spirits together are a powerful force.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,Pete Peterson
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 10:13 AM

Sorry to hear this. . . you probably need a few days to adjust and decided what to do. . . know, then, that I'm thinking about you. YEA Kendall!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Jeri
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 10:48 AM

Kendall, big hugs from me.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Wolfgang
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 11:00 AM

A hell of a choice. We can but hope for you that a choice is left to you at all.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 11:04 AM

Kendall, it may not be much consolation to you, right now, but for a long time the only voice of yours many of us knew were your written words, right here on the Mudcat. You will ALWAYS have a voice, regardless of any physical changes. Now that I have head you on CD, your actual spoken voice is indelibly "inked" in my brain. It is so distinctive and easy to conjure up because of its quality, it will never be silent regardless of any physical changes. Just wanted you to know that.

Remember, too, all of the Mudcat love, good thoughts, Light, etc. that have come your way and helped along. They are still there for you to tap into. As much as you can, use your power of visualisation and *see* the best possible outcome...second opinions are always good in such cases!

We are here for you and jacqui,

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,bbc at work
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 11:26 AM

Kendall, I'll be praying for wisdom for you & your doctors as you make a decision between 3 choices you'd rather not have. I'm so sorry to hear the results. Best to you, always.

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: CarolC
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 11:37 AM

I'm so sorry to hear this news, Kendall. But I am very glad that you have Jacqui to help you through this time. My best thoughts and wishes to you both, and may you both have all of the help and strength and whatever else you need to get you through this together.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Tinker
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 11:38 AM

Well Mister, I've already told you how much more important you are than a measely communication method. So I won't repeat myself. I'll be sending care and love and perhaps a few distractions...(grin, maybe some inspiration from the lady and the little man???) Continue to listen to your heart as you chose a path....

Love Always
tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: DougR
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 11:39 AM

I'm sorry you didn't get a better report Kendall. Tough choices.

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 11:50 AM

The info on this page might be of interest, Kendall, fwiw.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Sorcha
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 12:18 PM

Cap'n, this is NOT ALLOWED! Get somebody to do some mojo on that damn thing.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 12:24 PM

Kendall, you've chosen love, and now you're considering your best choice for life. Here's hoping they're both equally successful (they are intertwined, but I've mentioned that before already.)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: fat B****rd
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 12:45 PM

I'm thinking of you, Kendall and wishing you all the best.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 02:57 PM

Kendall, Frank and I are so sorry to hear your biopsy results. It's a tough choice, but I personally would go for the most aggressive removal of the cancer. You've had a raspy voice since I first met you several years ago, and it's part of your charm now. You (and we) have the recordings to remember your beautiful voice. Most of us never had a beautiful voice to begin with! And now you've got a new path opening up for you with your wedding to a wonderful lady (I'm told by you, and I hear on the Mudcat). With or without a voice, we're happy to have you around, so keep on doing what you have to and keep on being around.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: catspaw49
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 03:07 PM

Well geeziz Kendall.....I haven't been in much this past week and missed this entirely and I gotta' tell ya', it really bites the big one. I'm trying to think of something light to say but you make it pretty damn hard......I mean coming up with something light to say is the hard thing..... not pretty damn hard as in Viagra........well, you know what I mean.

Lessee here........uh......oh, I got one! A couple of Rabbis are touring a sausage factory and the one notices that.............wait a minute, that one's not all that funny because they end up with trichinosis. Oh, I know! How about the one about the guy with only one ball but he has three scrotums? ....................aw hell, everyone knows that one. .............well crapperdoodles Batman!   I'm drawing a blank here.

While I think about it, you concentrate on doing the best for yourself because we all love you...........uh, that's another one I don't mean in the Viagra sense........but uh, well...you know what I mean.......I hope..............

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Dave Swan
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 03:21 PM

Yeah...what Catspaw said.


Dammit and best wishes.

D

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Deckman
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 04:03 PM

SHIT SHIT SHIT!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 04:15 PM

See that shit and raise you an 'oh bollocks'.

Take care of the rest of you properly now, you hear?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Deckman
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 04:17 PM

I call you and raise one "SANTANAN PERICOLES!!!) ( my appologies to all Finnish speakers)! Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Kim C
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 05:42 PM

((((((((HUGS))))))))

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: LilyFestre
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 06:16 PM

((((((((((More hugs))))))))))))

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Blowzabella
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 06:35 PM

I sorry to hear your news Kendall. We've never met, so I've felt a bit - not knowing quite what to say - but - if the power of love and friendship means anything at all, then you certainly have it coming towards you in great truckloads, from all the people on here who do know you - and I'll send mine along too, if you don't mind...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Joybell
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 07:33 PM

Kendall, I feel like adding all the **%&&$#@@@**!! ++&&*^ I have here over and over but it won't help will it?   
Blowzabella said it so well. I'd like to send my friendship and thoughts over to you too. Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,CET (in Virginia)
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:11 PM

I am very sorry to hear the news, Kendall. Charmion and I both send our prayers.

From yet another of your Mudcat friends (one who has had the privilege of meeting you).

Edmund

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 16 Sep 04 - 11:00 AM

Tough choices! I have faith you'll find one that works best for you. Congratulations on the good news. A good woman can carry you through many hard times (voice of experience). Looking forward to seeing you at the Getaway.

Roger in Baltimore

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Mike Regenstreif
Date: 16 Sep 04 - 11:35 AM

Kendall,

My thoughts are with you in this struggle. Keep on fighting.

Mike Regenstreif

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: alanabit
Date: 16 Sep 04 - 02:20 PM

Just to wish you luck and say that I hope you see this bloody thing off again. A speedy recovery Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: mooman
Date: 16 Sep 04 - 03:09 PM

Dear Kendall,

My sincere thoughts in your direction and wishing you every positive vibe for the difficult decision you have to make.

Very best regards and peace,

moo

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Carly
Date: 16 Sep 04 - 04:36 PM

I agree with Charlie Noble; a second opinion is a good idea, especially when faced with such tough choices. In the meantime, I'm having frequent chats with the Lady Upstairs; I just hope She's paying attention! Much love to both of you, and I look forward to seeing you at the Getaway.

Carly Gewirz

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Annie
Date: 16 Sep 04 - 11:05 PM

Kendall:

Well, this is not good news. My concerns and prayers are with you as you think through the choices. I'm sure you'll finally make the right decision.

Love ya, Annie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,Pauline L.
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 02:51 AM

Kendall,

I'm sad that you got bad news but glad that you have the love of a good woman and the caring and support of a lot of Mudcatters to help you. Remember, we love your raspy voice but we love your life more. We'll talk, sing, play, and listen more at the Getaway.

Pauline

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Deckman
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 02:56 AM

Question ...Do you have the title picked for your next book? Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Teresa
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 03:24 AM

Kendall,

I've only met and talked to you in cyberspace, but I have enjoyed our conversations, and I feel I have gotten to know you a little. I'm sending my positive thoughts out to you and Jacqui. Hang in there, and keep on livin' and lovin'. :)

Teresa

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: fiddler
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 03:47 AM

Just picked up on this one as I have been very busy lately!

Oh Damm Kendall I can only offer mental and emotional support whatever your decision, I was lucky last time I was tested it was clear and only based on disposal utilities which whilst unpleasant are not as fundamental as the abilities you will have affected.

As I said above boy emotional and mental support completely and unequivicably (b*gg*r the spelling) given.

Andy

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Melani
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 05:09 AM

This really sucks, Kendall. Hang in there and be strong.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 05:35 AM

All my sympathy, Kendall. It's a tough call, but think on this: Our voice, or playing, is not what defines us. That's the job of brain, heart, personality, thinking. And Kendall will always be that - Kendall, a valued friend not for his voice or playing, but for himself.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Big Mick
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 09:46 AM

Cap'n, I have been in computer hell for nigh onto two months, and have only just gotten back and reset my cookie. I suspect when I wade through my email I will find one there too. This is the first chance I have had to read through a few threads, before heading off to play three cities in three days, the middle one with Seamus Kennedy.

This news sucks, and I must tell you that it makes me sad. I consider you a dear friend, and I wish I could take this away. You have been in my prayers as this has played out, and will continue to be. I remember being angry with you at how you were dealing with it a year ago. But I must tell you that when I read this, and the thread about you and jacqui c. getting married (that woman must be trying to earn her way into heaven by suffering on earth ...... hahahaha) in the face of this, I was so proud of you. You sure you ain't got some Irish in you somewhere?? It seems like a testament to the both of you that you are embracing this and working your way through. Often we cannot control the cards we are dealt, but we are in firm control of how we play them. I like the way you are playing these. It's a shitty hand, but you will play it well, with the assistance of a good partner. I can't wait to see you in October, and toast the happy event. And don't go getting pissy when I give the new bride a big hug and kiss. This is going to be a grand party. But I have one question. Can she throw a bowline?

Oh ..... and one more thing. "nervous as a Christian Scientist with a severed artery"? Where do you come up with this shit? Computer is back online less than a day and I have spit coffee all over the damned thing.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: PoppaGator
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 02:45 PM

Kendall,

I've been meaning to send you an encouraging message about my own experience -- I've spent most of 2004 (since discovering a lump in my neck and visting a doctor on New Year's Eve) dealing with my own throat cancer, and I am lucky enough to be healing up nicely now and getting *almost* back to normal.

Now that I'm back from hurricane evacuation and have read this whole thread, I can see that you're facing a tougher set of choices than I had to confront. I'm not even going into any more detail about my own situation, which isn't that much like yours, after all.

I'll say this much: I was always aware of the support, prayers, etc., of many friends and family, and I was always able to maintain such a positive attitude that my doctors and nurses often commented upon it. Did my positive mindset help bring about my eventual recovery, or was I able to maintain that good attitude only because I somehow knew I'd come out of it relatively OK? Who knows? All we can know for sure is that faith and hope can't hurt, so you might as well conjure up as much as you can for yourself.

It's very encouraging to see that you're starting out on a new marriage at the very time that you have to confront this nasty disease. Staying hopeful and orienting yourself to the future rather than to the past is probably the very best medicine for you, so you seem to be on the right path. You've got plenty of good friends, all over the world, sending you all the positive energy they can muster. Hang in there, buddy.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 03:19 PM

Sorry to hear the news. Hugs, best wishes and healthy thoughts!

See 'ya at the Getaway!

-- Gary

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: CapriUni
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 03:31 PM

Adding another string of curses and prayers... Other than that, I'm speechless.

How quickly can you get that cat scan done? It's not being able to answer that big "what if" that drives me so crazy...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,jacqui.c
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 06:43 PM

Hi all

Kendall has an appointment for the CAT scan on Friday 24th September - no earlier appointment could be found.

Thanks to everyone for all the kind words and encouragement - it is much appreciated by both of us.

We'll keep you updated.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: wysiwyg
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 07:34 PM

Prayer chain updated. We're pulling for you, both.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Lanfranc
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 07:41 PM

Hi, Kendall and Jacqui

Our thoughts are with you both. You never know, the CAT scan might be encouraging, and radical surgery avoidable.

In the meantime, carpe diem, enjoy yourselves as much as possible. We'll keep the Millstream going 'til you get back over here - we're looking forward to some Jacqui and Kendall duets!

All the very best

Elizabeth & Alan

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Fortunato
Date: 18 Sep 04 - 11:28 AM

Kendall,

I don't know you nearly as well as you deserve, and it's going to take some years to remedy that. I hope to see you and tell some lies and sing some songs before to long. I asked the Great Animator to go easy on you from here on.

    chance

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 19 Sep 04 - 12:23 AM

Arrggh, Cap'n. "Talk Like A Pirate Day" be's the right time to parlay 'bout this sad, mizzerble perdicament yer in.   Make sure yer sawbones tries all the pirate remedies afore splittin' yer gibbet. There's plank walkin', keel haulin', bilge dippin' just to name a few.

And don't ya go gettin' yer knickers all bound up in a bunch o'er this uncharted course ye seem to be on.   Yer a crusty ol' salt and ye've weathered many a gale afore this. So keep yer eye on the horizon and show yer lovely new shipmate how best to deal with rough waters.

Me and the little woman will keep a shore light burning brightly for ya along with yer many other friends. We'll share us a pint of somethin' dark and foamy when next we cross paths at the Getaway. Arrggh.

Pirate Mike

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 19 Sep 04 - 07:51 AM

Ahaaarrr Mike 'tis pleased I be that ye be thinkin' of the old captain.It's true I be sailin' into dangerous waters and may be caught on a lee shore, but damn my eyes the uncontrollable winds are plottin' me course and I can only pray for them to haul around and keep me from foundering. Aye...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Emma B
Date: 19 Sep 04 - 08:52 AM

Just back from the wilds of the Alpujarras,(lots of mules but no computers); so sorry Kendall to hear your news belatedly
Mucha suerte y qué te mejores
un abrazo afectuoso

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 19 Sep 04 - 12:43 PM

Kendall, I'm rooting for you too! Best wishes, love Kitty xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Noreen
Date: 19 Sep 04 - 06:17 PM

Shedloads of hugs and positive thoughts for you, Kendall, and for Jacqui.

Enjoy every minute of every day- worrying cures nothing!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 20 Sep 04 - 02:48 PM

I just got an appointment with the laser expert in Boston, 17 friggin' days after the biopsy. And that is just a friggin' follow-up!Sometime down the road I'll get the friggin' operation.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: bbc
Date: 20 Sep 04 - 08:52 PM

Waiting--it seems like what we spend most of our lives doing. Hang in there. Keep busy & don't think too much about things you can't change. Great advice, huh? Easy for me to say, but I do sympathize.

best from NY,

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: beardedbruce
Date: 20 Sep 04 - 08:55 PM

Give any thought to asking 2 Bears to work on you? No idea if it would help- but would it hurt?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: KT
Date: 20 Sep 04 - 09:52 PM

Kendall, I heard the news from another catter before I saw this thread. You have no idea how many times you crept into my thoughts during my set that night, . Still pulling for you, Kendall.

May all of the caring that's evident in this thread, be a source of strength for you. Hang in there, Kendall. Thinking of you and Jacqui as you weather this storm together.

KT

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 20 Sep 04 - 11:31 PM

He doesn't need Two Bears--he has Jacqui to work on him. That's the real cure! ;->

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: beardedbruce
Date: 20 Sep 04 - 11:34 PM

belt AND suspenders....

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 07:26 AM

Bruce - I asked Two Bears to work on this some time ago - hopefully that will lessen the problem and make the resolution easier. Little Hawk and Daylia were also going to do some work as well.

My neighbour in England is a healer and also is sending vibes so we've got a lot of help, plus all the good thoughts from Mudcatters everywhere.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 09:04 AM

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.

Roger in Baltimore

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Fortunato
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 02:46 PM

Hang in there, Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Hollowfox
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 07:15 PM

Blast it, this will teach me not to goof off on reading the 'Cat! I'm so happy that you and Jacqui are to wed, and who better to officiate than Sandy Paton? I'll raise a glass for you both on that day, and who knows, maybe one or two before that. Oh yeah, about that other detail...well, the @#$%-reduction candle series starts up in about an hour when I get home from work. Be well, Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 24 Sep 04 - 07:59 PM

I had my CAT scan today, was supposed to meet with my ENT for the results but he had to put me off until Monday. Three more days to agonize.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Kaleea
Date: 24 Sep 04 - 08:49 PM

Chin up, Kendall, we're all sending you positive thoughts & prayers! Cat-itude!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,Augie
Date: 24 Sep 04 - 10:33 PM

Hang tough Kendall
I have, as I'm sure many Mudcatters have, spent a damned eternity waiting for biopsy results to come back, and I have like others, when the news finally came, heard the disembodied, uneasy voice on the other end of the phone saying, "I'm sorry,but...".
My prayers-if thats ok- go with you.I truly hope things check out alright, but if they don't you can take some solace in the notion that if a wussie like me can hold off the big C for almost 5 years (and counting) then anybody can.
All the Best

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: bbc
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 12:02 AM

bummer. this, too, shall pass.

best,

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 04:45 AM

Having cancer is not my main concern. Losing my singing voice is the big one.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: CapriUni
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 08:08 AM

Tut! Losing your singing voice may be your big concern, but our main concern is losing the whole of you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Big Mick
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 08:41 AM

Thanks, CapriUni, for saying what I was about to. Some times this crusty old son of a misbegotten deck ape doesn't get that we don't love him because of his voice. It's him that we care about. Quite frankly, I could care less if he sings and tells jokes, writes songs and passes me notes with great lines, or if he tattoos them on his wrinkled old ass. It is only important to me that I still have him as my friend, and mentor.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: annamill
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 11:51 AM

Go easy my friend. I am sending out love and good thoughts. Don't cut down the whole tree because one branch was struck by lightning. Cement up the broke spot and grow another branch.

There's a whole lot of you to love.

Annamill

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Tinker
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 12:26 PM

Ya know, most of Mudcat has never heard your voice. But we continue to hear you in every short and pithy post. We expecct to continue "hearing" you. Now I'll just go out to the garden and call SINS and see if we can dream up more ways to embarrass you with our love.... Beware.... lots of "simply" postitive stuff is coming your way.   

Love Ya,

Tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Dani
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 03:58 PM

Trust Mick to make me spit out my bean and cheese burrito....

I've got a minute between lunch and dinner messes/shifts at the restaurant, and checked in here. I'll be thinking of you this weekend, and on Monday. Your wait reminds me of that obnoxious poster, "Any asshole can handle a crisis, it's the day-to-day living that grinds you down!" Insert 'waiting', right? I'm with you. Don't mind pain, as much as waiting and wondering.

And, Kendall, listen to these folks. It may be your voice that YOU'D miss, but ask the rest of these folks what they're worried about.... Janie? Tinker? Jacqui? Ladies? Anyone?

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 04:25 PM

I was very attracted to this guy before I even met him - purely from the things he wrote - and have only ever known him since he has had a problem with his voice. I love Kendall for what he is now - not for the voice I never heard until AFTER I knew that I loved him. I must admit that when I listened to Beginner's Luck for the first time I cried because I could go somewhere toward understanding his loss then, but he makes me laugh and I know that I have found someone I want to spend my life with, whether or not he can ever sing again. Kendall knows this because I've told him so but he can be a stubborn b****r! I would prefer Kendall without a singing voice to no Kendall at all.

I'm glad that others are now telling him the same thing - he still has a lot he can do - storytelling can still be done, even if he can't sing, he can play a mean guitar and he can write another book of tall tales.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: bbc
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 11:16 PM

jacqui, you stated it very movingly. We have been telling him & telling him, but, as you noted, he is a tad stubborn. We all know he is more than his voice; he's the only one who still needs to be convinced of it. Kendall, I hope you get what you want, but I hope even more that we get to keep you!

best,

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 26 Sep 04 - 09:45 AM

Of course we understand the loss--losing other parts of our functionality is a shock, surgical removal of an organ or a limb, but our eyes, ears, and voice, those are our interface with the world. Losing any one of those makes the other two work harder and means things will never be exactly the same again.

Kendall, your friends and loved ones are urging you to choose life. Make the choice that to you and your doctors gives you the best chance for a long and curmudgeonly life. And if you have a few options to choose between with the same relative outcome, then you're fortunate and can choose to give yourself the most latitude. As a friend told me when I was making a similar choice regarding cancer surgery, "don't choose based on recuperation from the surgery, choose based on recovering from the cancer."

Good luck!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 26 Sep 04 - 03:28 PM

My ass is not wrinkled

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Amos
Date: 26 Sep 04 - 03:38 PM

But you are as stubborn as a double-crossed mule on a bad hair day, Kendall. Listen to them as cares, why doncha!! :)

A

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Megan L
Date: 26 Sep 04 - 03:54 PM

Aw bairns i missed this with being down south at hospital with my stubborn bissim. You are Both in our thoughts and prayers. Jacqui write it in the biggest thickest book you can find and keep hitting him with it till he gives in, mine came up with a beaut while in hospital "If i had known i was going to put you through all this I would never have married you." yeah right like they have any choice :)

Of course its not wrinkled Kendal my dear, it is just gently folded at regular intervals.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Sep 04 - 04:13 PM

"and you just don't look good naked anymore"

Kendall,
I have been in your house. There are two mirrors - one in the bathroom and a big one in the living room. I have a hard time picturing you balancing on a futon or the toilet seat trying to get a good look at your butt. How do you know it's not wrinkled? More importantly, how does Amos know it is?
Inquiring minds want to know.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Deckman
Date: 26 Sep 04 - 04:27 PM

SINS .... NO, I do NOT want to know! Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 04:23 AM

See, Kendall, we're all saying much the same thing.

You are not just your voice.

Nor just a wrinkled ass.

And you have the love of a good woman who loves both in any state they happen to be.

Much luck today..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 05:05 AM

You got that right EP. And no - I'm not telling - he might retaliate!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 06:46 AM

So long as he's still able to growl...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 06:59 AM

Where did I go wrong?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 07:15 AM

Kendall, trust me, I understand. Your statements remind me of things I once said. But remember that you just MIGHT change your mind someday. Keep all options open. I can only repeat all the sentiments already expressed here.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Rapparee
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 07:44 AM

Hey, I go away for a couple of weeks on a ship and come back to this?!?

Kendall, you might be the cap'n, but there's mutiny in the wind. Listen to the crew.

Know this, too: my wife has had one functioning vocal cord since she was 17. Thyroid cancer; the surgery froze one and nicked the one that's left. She can't shout and sings only in church (and admits that she doesn't do it very well). BUT!! You annoy her and she can blister the tar off a rope. She's going on 43 or 44 years cured of cancer. If she can do it, so can you. She says that she never considered any other option than complete cure, then or now.

You gonna let a GIRL beat ya?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Tinker
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 07:59 AM

Wrong ??? Ya got a bevy of beauties clamouring for your presence and wit and you have the nerve to ask where you went wrong !!!!! Really Captin.


tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Janie
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 08:29 AM

Kendall, where you went wrong was using that damned BOTOX to keep your ass from wrinkling, and then bragging about it on the forum!

I hope and pray you do not lose your singing voice, but....what everyone else has said. Continued prayers and good thoughts your way.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Amos
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 11:17 AM

Excuse me, but the reference to Kendall's as being wrinkled came from that over-built Irishman in the corner with the Union label and the handfull oof raw spuds...Gawd only knows what he carries them around for...not from me!


A

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 11:20 AM

Absolutely right, Amos; I'd sue for slander! ;)

bbc

P.S.--Which raises the equally interesting question--How did Mick know?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Mudlark
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 12:40 PM

Kendall...hope you are able to take in all the love, affection, admiration and good advice here...if not now, then soon. It is very hard to be threatened with loss of a part of yourself, especially something that you've identified yourself by and with for so many years. Nothing wrong with taking the hit, feeling the pain, going down into dispair...it's all there and has to be dealt with. But given your spirit, and with Jacqui keeping your back, I know you will triumph over this, no matter what the outcome. I send healing thoughts every day...bon courage, mi capitain!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 12:56 PM

I've just heard from Kendall that the cancer hasn't grown or spread and that the doctor thinks that it can be dealt with by way of laser surgery. He will have to see the specialist in Boston on Thursday to confirm that he is suitable for laser treatment but at least the cancer is still contained.

Great relief all round I think but I will be glad when I can join him in Maine - he gets up to too much trouble left on his own! (Only joking Kendall!)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Rapparee
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 01:45 PM

Dadgum, it reminds me of the time my brother drank a half gallon of Jake Skeeter's 'shine and discovered that ol' Jake didn't distill it through old car radiators after all! That was shore good news then and this here is good news now.

Jacqui, you keep the old reprobate in line, ya hear?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 01:57 PM

Thanks, Jacqui, that sounds like he has a lot of options and can have a gravelly voice, a saggy ass, and be a curmudgeon all at once! (Are you sure you want to go to all of the trouble to move to the U.S. for that?)

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 02:13 PM

I reckon I can put up with the old boy - make his declining tears easier, as he would say (and often does).

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 02:28 PM

We are not out of the woods yet, but we can see the meadow. Final word will come from Dr. Shapshay on Thursday in Boston, but so far the prognosis looks pretty good. Guarded optomism for now.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: wysiwyg
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 02:30 PM

Prayer Chain's staying on overtime, Captain!

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Tinker
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 02:54 PM

Yes Sir, we will continue to guard your optimism until further notice,Sir !

Love Ya,

Tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: fat B****rd
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 03:20 PM

Thinking of you, Mr. K.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: MAG
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 04:58 PM

Wool-dyed Downeasters are congenitally incapable of wild glee.

We will all be wildly gleeful for you, Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: curmudgeon
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 05:10 PM

This is just the kind of news I've been cautiously expecting. You're a tough old shellback Kendall. You've gone through a lot of shit and you're still alive and curmudgeing. Thus you must be stronger than ever.

Looking forward to seeing you again and meeting your bride -- Tom & Linn

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,BIG ANDY
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 05:13 PM

Keep smiling and fighting kid. Rooting for you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Midchuck
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 05:13 PM

Laser surgery? On your throat? On your throat?

But what if the laser ignites the Irish whiskey fumes....?

"Operating room blown to hellangone! Surgeon shocked into speaking plain English! 17 nurses found with uniforms blown completely of and big grins stuck on faces..."

Peter.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 05:18 PM

. . .the women nearby, because they were male nurses!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 05:18 PM

HIP

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 05:19 PM

HIP

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 05:19 PM

HOORAY!!!!
200 - HA!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 05:25 PM

Great news, Captain. See you at the Getaway!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Deckman
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 05:32 PM

"Guarded optimism!!" You be sure and keep a good guard on that optimism so that no one gets away with it! CHEERS, Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Leadfingers
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 05:43 PM

So the prayers keep going till we get the good news on Thursday mate . All The Best .

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Amos
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 07:54 PM

Just goes to show you -- enough folks digging int heir heels can change the course of history!! Well done, Skipper!!

A

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: freda underhill
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 08:01 PM

faantastic! so pleased to read this good news, Kendall and Jacqui!

all my best wishes

freda

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 08:14 PM

Ok OK! HOO FRIGGIN' RAY! I'm definitly on the giddy side of morose today. Happy now?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 09:56 PM

THAT's better! Wonderful news, Kendall!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Amos
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 10:34 PM

The giddy side of Morose? I think that's where the tide race comes by the paper mill -- it always looks kinda brown and frothy over theah. Morose, a coastal town, about 127 cheerless souls...old route 1 rolls right past the giddy side, as I recall...

:>)

That's jus' west of Penobscot, if memory serves. 'Course, ain't no gayrantee 'bout thet! **g**


A

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Bert
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 10:51 PM

I didn't look at this thread for a few days 'cos I was scared what it might say.

Now I read it and you all seem to have gone crazy. It's gone from biopsies to saggy asses - well Kendall if having a saggy ass is what it takes to get well then I wish you the saggiest one of all.

Luvya guy, and still rooting for ya.

Bert.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Big Mick
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 12:47 AM

Cap'n, while he has that laser thingamabobbie fired up, see if he can focus it on yer arse and get rid of a few wrinkles.

Mick, who loves Kendall and knows that he is going to catch a load of aul shite from the Cap'n when he sees him at the Getaway.....LOL.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: KT
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 01:33 AM

YAHOO!!!!

This is the smilin'est thread I've seen in a long time!!!!! And the best news of the day!! And it's been a GREAT DAY!!!

Good on ya, Kendall!!


Can't wait to meet you and Jacqui!!

KT

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Mark Cohen
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 02:03 AM

It's not very well known, but the perfect atmospheric environment for healing vocal cords following laser surgery happens to be exactly the one that results from drinking a very large Mai Tai while inhaling ocean spray and balmy trade winds.

(Just reminding you that the option of recuperating in Hawaii is still open...there are worse places to rest your vocal cords and show off your ass.)


All the best, Kendall.

Aloha,
Mark

PS, not to worry, second best is Bushmill's and a Nor'easter.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 04:16 AM

Great news Kendall - keep positive

love

Pat x

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 05:43 AM

I won't uncross my fingers and toes until after Thursday, but this is good news indeed!

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 06:44 AM

Mark, you had better mean it!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Rapparee
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 08:11 AM

There's also the pure mountain air of the Idaho high desert country. And I've got 16 year old single malt Bushmills AND Red Breast....

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 09:46 AM

Nothing beats the recouperative power of that first breath of -40 degree air on a cold, dark morning on the tundra, Kendall. Also, I can tell you from experience that a truly COLD morning will do wonders for the wrinkles in your ass as well. Keep the good news coming, Captain.

Mike

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Amos
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 10:41 AM

My experience growing up in New England (long before I even thought the THOUGHT of a wrinkled ass) is that cold mornings ADD wrinkles in certain areas, Mike. I don't think there is a more wrinkled surface known to man or beast than the flesh of a scrotum exposed to -20 degree weather on a winter morning when the furnace has failed. That's an opinion, though, not a scientific fact!! :)




A

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 11:33 AM

I'd offer a Texas locale for healing, but I'm afraid you'd just go home with asthma. Our air isn't particularly good lately--we're having Ozone Action Days. Hawaii does sound just the thing!

Bert, I mispoke. I introduced the term "saggy" ass when in fact until that point they'd only been discussing a "wrinkled" ass. I don't want to compound Kendall's problems!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 01:13 PM

SRS, I believe the sag is the cause of the wrinkle.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Morticia
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 02:06 PM

Heard a couple of days ago but didn't get to the thread til now......and in fact I am so brimful of hope and also worry that I can't say much........keeping everything crossed until Thursday..

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 03:28 AM

This is incredible! Dr. Shapshay's lackey called and said they had changed my appointment to November 4th! Can you believe that?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 04:05 AM

I hope you'll call them back and talk to the doctor to find out why.

Don't let them put you off, Kendall. Get on their butts and find out what the story is.

And exert pressure to get an earlier date.

Lie like hell if necessary.

I'm serious.

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 09:19 AM

I don't know how to lie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Amos
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 09:30 AM

Skipper, if the doctor now feels the urgency is abated to such a degree, why complain? At least he isn't yelling at you to get your saggy ass onto a gurney by noon!!


A

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 10:12 AM

But I can understand Kendall's desire to have this over and done with. The waiting can be agonizing. Keep their toes to the fire!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Jeri
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 10:23 AM

The made the appointment when they didn't know if the tumor was growing. It doesn't seem to be, so they thought it was safe to move you in and stick in some other person in there who had a giant monster tumor. Either that, or they've made a huge mistake and need to be complained at. Even if they're NOT worried, it's tough when you want to get this behind you.

Does Mark have room for two? Could be a recovery period/honeymoon.

"I don't know how to lie."

Keeping your sense of humor is a good thing.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 12:15 PM

You mean all those stories you tell are true????? I suppose that would explain a lot......

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 12:50 PM

You will have your voice through Election Day! Oh Goodie! The waiting is the worst part, Captain. You know that. The next worse is having someone else control your life. Captains aren't good at that. Turn it into lemonade - sing a thousand songs at the Getaway! And if you do "Old Rivers" I will remove your vocal chords myself.
Even my patience has a limit.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 02:18 PM

God, I hate the C-word. Rotten damn spawn of the devil. Lost both parents (and one set of grandparents) to diff. forms of that ugliness. Not to mention various vital vertebrae in the backbone of what's best in the world. Enough reason to be angry and miserable.

But raspy voice? RASPY VOICE!!!!????

Woody Guthrie, noone's idea of Pavarotti, still converts hearers, and he's been dead for how many years? I'm not a major Dylan fan, but he's another iffy-voicd singer who appeals to people. And I know folks who hold their breath listening to Dave van Ronk... It ain't the tone-quality, it's what's said.

The most important job in the world is Storytelling. It's the way we learn to know truth, love, decency, beware of viciousness. You were right about lying: Real Storytellers never lie. They find verbally creative ways to present inner, eternal truths.

Storytellers are NOT affordable losses. You get in to that doc, and past this laser thingy, and ROAR BACK. Serious consequences to disobeying a direct order, soldier.    Tw

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Rapparee
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 03:51 PM

Kendall --

I've been researching the subject and now have the Definitive Word About Potatoes. They are not at all what everyone thinks!

You get past this surgery stuff and I'll GIVE YOU, FREE FOR NOTHING, the results of my months and months of research on the subject. You can then tell The Truth About Potatoes (and it's just as true of those produced in Maine as those produced in Idaho).

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 04:35 PM

My local ENT had a talk with the folks in Boston, and they moved my appointment to next Thursday It's the old squeeky wheel thing.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: wysiwyg
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 04:40 PM

Just remember-- the longer it is till the surgery, the longer our prayers can work toward healing. Don't soak up all the healing power on being nervous-- aim it at your neck! :~)

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 04:40 PM

Just remember - no procedures to be carried out until AFTER the Getaway. you need to be able to say "I do"!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 05:14 PM

You Betcha, Jacqui!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 30 Sep 04 - 03:27 AM

Glad you called them Kendall, and glad they responded.

Better to be a squeaky wheel than a flat tire (I have no idea what that means.)

Fingers remain crossed (and typing getting better in this position.)

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 30 Sep 04 - 06:47 AM

Squeeky wheel gets greased. Flat tire gets thrown onto the tip.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 30 Sep 04 - 11:22 AM

Kendall, I did know the meaning of both squeaky wheels and flat tires.

Sorry. Guess my humour went as flat as that tire.

Never mind. I bet my ass is saggier than yours, too.

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 30 Sep 04 - 07:39 PM

I knew you did, but I love that word "tip" as a synonym for dump.
If you think I'm going to coment on your ass,.... I may be foolish, but I'm not mad!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 03:57 AM

THREAD CREEP WARNING:
Cap'n, in the UK "Tip" and "Dump" are being replaced by "Recycling Centres" or even "Civic Amenity Sites". Seeing a sign to the latter you might turn up expecting to find a playground or sports centre and just find a landfill site!

RTS
(Best wishes for the treatment)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 05:50 AM

We have "Redemption Centers" too. When they first came out with that, I thought it was some sort of Christian recycling place for fallen women.
What's happening to plain English?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 06:01 AM

Look at it this way, would we have so much fun with a plainer, no-nonsense language? We'd have lost some terrific threads on mudcat, and a lot of good songs as well.

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 02 Oct 04 - 04:01 AM

One time when we were travelling around Maine I asked Kendall what a redemption centre was. He told me that it was a place where they helped fallen women. Problem is, he is such a convincing 'storyteller' that I believed him until I saw the grin on his face.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 07 Oct 04 - 08:22 PM

I've just heard from Kendall who has seen the Boston specialist today.

They will be operating on 2nd November and have confirmed that the cancer can be dealt with using laser surgery. At the worst, if they have problems accessing the area he may have to have a temporary tracheotomy for a few days but it is more likely that they will be able to do the work without cutting his throat!

They are going to want him to stay in hospital at least overnight and he has been told that, as there is a certain amount of inflammation around the area from his forcing his voice too much (probably ranting about Bush!)he must, for the moment, start speaking more softly so not to increase the inflammation. After the operation he has to rest his voice for a while so won't be able to express his feelings about the election results very vociferously this year.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 07 Oct 04 - 08:30 PM

HOT DIGGITY!!!!!!!

Looks like there will be additional reasons to hoist a pint in celebration at the Getaway. Thanks for the great news Jacqui.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Mudlark
Date: 07 Oct 04 - 08:31 PM

Have marked the calendar (as any more I've a mind like a seive) and will be sending escalating best wishes right through surgery and on into recovery. Take care, both of you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 07 Oct 04 - 08:31 PM

I hope all goes well, I don't pray , but send my sincerest thoughts and good wishes.

[and i'm sure everyone else at mudcat does as well]

Good Luck.

john

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Deckman
Date: 07 Oct 04 - 08:41 PM

CHEERS, Bob(deckman)Nelson

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: JennyO
Date: 07 Oct 04 - 10:11 PM

Best of luck, Kendall - thinking of both of you and sending good wishes and healing energy from Oz.

Kendall, you may not be able to rant too much with your voice for a while, but you can rant here all you like, and it won't hurt your voice at all!

Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Oct 04 - 10:23 PM

Speaking softly???? Does that mean he has taken to carrying a big stick? Be afraid, Mudcatters! Be very afraid!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Oct 04 - 10:33 PM

Thanks for letting us know, jacqui. He'll have to fire off a bunch of op/ed pieces about the election, hopefully chortling in glee and not having to rant at the outcome...then, knowing his rep. he can have the satisfaction of seeing them published in all the papers and here!:-) Tell him to start composing them in his mind and if he's not more quiet about things, we'll each send you a roll of duct tape to use as you see fit!

Thanks givings and good thoughts from Colorado, now and throughout the time of surgery and after,

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: open mike
Date: 07 Oct 04 - 11:05 PM

kendall-you still have time to get your absentee ballot in.
so you can vote evwen though you might be indisposed on the
election day!
give 'em hell, and here's to a good outcome for you!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST,Donuel
Date: 07 Oct 04 - 11:22 PM

While waiting for the other shoe to fall just mentally kick the crap out of the thing that ails you.
Cysts wall themselves up and shrink, Cancers can be starved and shrink.

Besides, you are bigger than it.

This month I lost my hearing and thought I detached a retina.
I see better than ever now and hear more every day.
Life is a hoot. Celebrate the hooters.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Oct 04 - 02:47 AM

Duct tape - mmmmmmmmmm!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Oct 04 - 03:53 AM

It even comes in different colours, jacqui!

(Donuel, celebrate the hooters, indeed. Good to *hear* you are well despite the non-hooters.:-)

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 08 Oct 04 - 05:23 AM

Really good news! Yes, I agree with JennyO-Feel free to rant and rave via MC, Kendall, as we'd miss you sorely if you didn't. And get your absentee ballot now (I'm just in the process of filling mine out) and let er rip!

Jacqui, there's an entire website devoted to the uses of duct tape, and some are pretty imaginative ideas (thinking of your wedding night). Let me know if I should track it down for you.

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 08 Oct 04 - 06:44 AM

Great news, Jacqui! Thanks for letting us know! And Kendall, do what the doctor says- softly!

Love,
Allison

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 08 Oct 04 - 07:50 AM

Thanks Jacqui, I couldn't have said it better myself.
The big news is; I WONT BE LOSING MY VOICE BOX!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Tinker
Date: 08 Oct 04 - 08:27 AM

Kendall, not only is it GREAT news but it's a good day as well. It's also my wedding anniversary and has been a preety good day for positive energy in this household for almost 20 years.

We'll have to "help" you stay quiet at Getaway... Hmmm maybe is everyone brings one roll of duct tape Jacqui might have enough to keep you quiet for a month or so of recuperation.... Just an idea...Any favorite colors Jacqui????

Tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Áine
Date: 08 Oct 04 - 10:00 AM

Hey there, my favorite Yankee!! I've been AWOL from here for a while; but, I'm so glad to see that the technique to be used for your surgery won't be so invasive. Fraptious day! ;-)

Be good, do what the doctors tell you (even though I know those two things are very hard for you to do - hahahaha).

Big hogs and snugs, Áine

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Partridge
Date: 08 Oct 04 - 10:42 AM

Fantastic news.

love

Pat x

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Oct 04 - 03:41 PM

I'll have to learn to flirt without speaking.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 09 Oct 04 - 05:25 AM

Sorry, that was me without my cookie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 09 Oct 04 - 05:42 AM

Watch those cookies, Kendall. You're gonna need all of them when jacqui arrives.

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Oct 04 - 05:48 AM

Kendall - you can flirt all you like - I ain't got a problem with that. Any further and I WILL use the duct tape!

(Dark blue would be nice)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 09 Oct 04 - 05:59 AM

MY GOD, WOMAN!!! You really ARE one in a million!!!

..xx..e




(Think about Glow-in-the-dark Tape)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Megan L
Date: 09 Oct 04 - 11:02 AM

Heck Ellen she'll no be pittin him doon lang enough tae need the glow in the dark stuff :)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Oct 04 - 02:12 PM

It's where you put the tape and how painful it is to pull off. Hee hee hee.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Megan L
Date: 09 Oct 04 - 03:30 PM

jacqui you have been watching way to much of the salon :)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Oct 04 - 03:41 AM

Nah - I just saw the reaction when they pulled the IV plaster off his hand after the biopsy.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 10 Oct 04 - 06:11 AM

I'll be good, really I will!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Midchuck
Date: 10 Oct 04 - 01:39 PM

If Kendall actually finds it painful to pull off, maybe you should rethink the whole thing....

P.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's biopsy
From: Cruiser
Date: 10 Oct 04 - 02:20 PM

The best of luck kendall, "duck" tape and all...