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Subject: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 23 Dec 06 - 02:30 PM Following a performance with "In Harmony's Way," during which he started to feel unwell, Chanteyranger went straight to the emergency room. He was diagnosed with cellulitis, an infection in the skin and connective tissue, and put on an antibiotic IV. He was admitted to Kaiser-Permanente Hospital in Oakland. The docs think he will be there for a couple of days. Any good wishes you want to leave for him here will be conveyed to him. All thoughts, prayers and general good vibes, whether silent or written, are greatly appreciated. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Emma B Date: 23 Dec 06 - 02:34 PM Please convey my very best wishes for a quick and full recovery to my Santee Elmer. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Partridge Date: 23 Dec 06 - 02:37 PM Sorry to hear this and hope that the antibiotics do there thing quickly. All my best wishes for a speedy recovery. pat x Lots of positive thoughts coming your way |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Peter T. Date: 23 Dec 06 - 02:40 PM Hope yo are shipshape soon! yours, Peter T. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: jeffp Date: 23 Dec 06 - 02:43 PM It's a difficult time to be inside a hospital. I wish you the very best for a quick recovery. Jeff |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: jacqui.c Date: 23 Dec 06 - 02:49 PM All the best from Maine as well. I hope that things go well. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: John MacKenzie Date: 23 Dec 06 - 03:06 PM Peter, I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery, how worrying for you and your family too, especially at this special time of year. Please get well soon, best wishes from Giok. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Sorcha Date: 23 Dec 06 - 03:07 PM Well, that sucks! Git OUTTA there, mon! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: SINSULL Date: 23 Dec 06 - 03:28 PM So sorry. Very wise to get to a hospital BEFORE the holidays set in. Get well! SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Alba Date: 23 Dec 06 - 03:32 PM Please pass on my Best Wishes to Peter if you would Elmer and let him know that the Mudcat Magic is working for him *smile*. Holding you in my thoughts Peter. GET WELL.....speedily. Thank you for letting us know Elmer. Love and Healing Wishes, Jude |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: fat B****rd Date: 23 Dec 06 - 04:01 PM All the best from Charlie. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 23 Dec 06 - 04:11 PM Thanks for letting us know, Elmer. Please tell him that is NO way to get me to put the "Key-riced* back in Keyricedmas!**bg** Feel better and get the heck outta there, CR!! love and loads of good thoughts and thanksgivings coming your way. kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Joe Offer Date: 23 Dec 06 - 04:18 PM Heck, Peter, what is this? What a bummer to be sick at Christmas. I don't know if you were planning to go, but I was hoping to see you at Camp Harmony, which is usually the only opportunity I have to spend quality time with you. So get better, already, and I hope to see you soon. -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Jerry Rasmussen Date: 23 Dec 06 - 04:43 PM Hey, Peter: Just wanted to let you know that Ruth and I are lifting up prayers for a quick and complete in-time-to-celebrate-Christmas-in-whatever-way-you-celebrate-Christmas. I know that antibiotics work wonders, and right now, they are beating the stuffing out of them little buggers that got under your skin. I know you have family and countless friends praying for you, so how can you do anything but heal? We look forward to hearing wonderful news. In spite of all of this, have a beautiful Christmas season. If you have to celebrate a day late, who's going to complain? Not me. You are blessed to have a loving family to support you in these times. Love, Jerry and Ruth |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Liz the Squeak Date: 23 Dec 06 - 05:12 PM So sorry to hear this, hope he feels himself soon. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 23 Dec 06 - 05:29 PM Many thanks for all your good wishes. Keep 'em coming! The docs continue to pump antibiotics into Peter and take blood out of him (for tests; as far as I know, blood-letting isn't back in fashion). However, it's too soon to tell what their ministrations are accomplishing. Radriano is at the hospital with Peter right now. I'll read your posts to him a little later today. Thanks again, Elmer |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Charley Noble Date: 23 Dec 06 - 05:40 PM Thanks again, Elmer, for posting this thread and doing updates. Do convey the best wishes of Roll & Go members to Peter. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Charley Noble Date: 23 Dec 06 - 05:44 PM I was just researching the notes from the Mayo Clinic: Introduction: "Cellulitis (sel-u-LI-tis) is a potentially serious bacterial infection of your skin. Cellulitis appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender, and it may spread rapidly. Skin on the face or lower legs is most commonly affected by this infection, though cellulitis can occur on any part of your body. Cellulitis may be superficial — affecting only the surface of your skin — but cellulitis may also affect the tissues underlying your skin and can spread to your lymph nodes and bloodstream. Left untreated, the spreading bacterial infection may rapidly turn into a life-threatening condition. That's why it's important to recognize the signs and symptoms of cellulitis and to seek immediate medical attention if they occur." Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: open mike Date: 23 Dec 06 - 05:56 PM wow...i hope the performance went well,,,glad to hear he made it thru that. and hey, get out of there...those hospitals are full of sick people.. hope the treatment is complete and rapid and that you will be back harmonizing a.s.a.p. best wishes. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: gnu Date: 23 Dec 06 - 06:25 PM SOB! Peter... thoughts and prayers. All who read... take warning. Anytime you see this, don't delay. I had a spider bite years ago that developed into this. Ever since, every little scrape has to be taken care of with antiseptic immediately and followed up with CARE. Now, I know that sounds silly, but it is actually quite common, even amongst the healtiest of us. Just take care of every cut, scratch, wound, even pimple... times have changed. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Severn Date: 23 Dec 06 - 06:26 PM Heal Away, me lad! Heal Away! Pulling for ye from Laurel, MD! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: GUEST,mg Date: 23 Dec 06 - 06:40 PM Merry Christmas and a speedy recovery. mg |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: GUEST,Skipy Date: 23 Dec 06 - 06:46 PM Hi, stranger, do what they tell you & put this behind you as soon as you can. Skipy |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: CapriUni Date: 23 Dec 06 - 07:14 PM Well, that sucks! Hospitals are no places to be on Christmas... their decorations have no class, and their singing leaves much to be desired... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Cruiser Date: 23 Dec 06 - 07:19 PM Chanteyranger, From one "G-man" to another, Good Luck Sir! Cruiser |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: freda underhill Date: 23 Dec 06 - 07:21 PM Hi chanteyranger Ii's no fun being hooked up to tubes and pumped full of drugs - but I'm glad you got in there quickly and have all the best treatment. You have are a fine singer and a lovely person - heal quickly so the music can keep on keeping on! lots of hugs and best wishes for a speedy recovery to good health freda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 23 Dec 06 - 07:55 PM Spaw had cellulitis and lived to tell about it! SO can YEW!**bg** Been thinking about you all afternoon. Sending up my Thanks Givings for a complete and speedy healing. This or something better for the highest good of all concerned. Much love and healing energy, kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Alice Date: 23 Dec 06 - 07:59 PM Dear Peter, We love you up and we love you down, heave away, haul away, we'll love you all around this town, 'til you're out of that Oakland hospital! Get well soon!! Alice |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 23 Dec 06 - 09:14 PM I read all your posts to Peter over the phone, and he thanks you all very much. He appreciates everything everyone wrote (I skipped the Mayo Clinic info though, Charley N. Too scary). He's still running a high fever and they're dripping stuff into him. The next dose is scheduled for 1 AM. They keep musicians' hours in that joint. elmer |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: JudyB Date: 23 Dec 06 - 09:17 PM Healing thoughts headed your way - I loved the first two CDs and am eagerly awaiting the third! Hugs, JudyB |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: GUEST Date: 23 Dec 06 - 09:40 PM The fact that CR is getting IV antibiotics is great to hear because it means they are treating the cellulitis aggressively, and because it was caught early he will be fine despite being sicker than a dog right now. IV antibiotics kick in very quickly, and although they make the patient feel out of it for about 48 hours, the regimen is as effective as treatments get. They are attacking both the strep and the staph, and he'll be right as rain soon. Hold that thought. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Barry Finn Date: 23 Dec 06 - 11:09 PM Hi Peter Stop hanging out with Richard & you'll begin to feel better. He's got you singing & playing at all hours of the day. He's probably calling & visiting you at work "come on Peter, try this one more song". Then he's bringing catchy stuff out of the hospital when he visits & he's giving them to you. I'm telling you the man's a walking ticket to the ER. Once you're in there I bet he's singing you this new crap that he's just found & you just gotta hear & learn the harmony to it. I know Peter, just no rest for the weary. He's probably gonna set up a little studio so you can record all your new material while you're relaxing there doing nothing. Well, tell him I'm sorry you're not doing to well at the moment & to back off, or no more songs for you guys until you get better. Hope you get out soon, best of luck Happy holidays & at least an improved New Year Barry |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: JennyO Date: 23 Dec 06 - 11:20 PM Oh dear, that was frightening news, particularly when I saw a thread at the top of the music section - "Passing of a Chanteyman", which turned out to be someone else. Now that my blood pressure is starting to go down again, I'm thinking good cleansing healing thoughts and directing them at Peter. He has been a wonderful Santee and more - one person I would really like to meet if I ever get the chance. (If my suspicions are right, I will have even more to be grateful for after tomorrow.) Sending you a PM soon, Elmer Fudd. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Bert Date: 24 Dec 06 - 12:07 AM Bummer, what a time to get sick. SO!!! look on the bright side and celebrate Christmas AGAIN when you get better. Love and kind thoughts on their way from Tree & Bert. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: catspaw49 Date: 24 Dec 06 - 12:42 AM HEY CR.......Like so many other damn things, I've had it, been there done that, got the T-shirt. Cellulitis is really a favorite of mine.....had it three times!! Ain't it great when your body attacks itself? You're too good a man to be there long. All my best thoughts coming your way! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Ebbie Date: 24 Dec 06 - 02:57 AM If you gotta be in the hospital Christmas is not the worst time to be there. There aren't as many patients in, which means you get more attention, everyone feels so sorry for you because you're in there "over Christmas", and groups -some of them very good - come in and sing for you. (The fact that most of them are Christmas songs is a pity but they DO take requests) So get yourself feeling better- and start enjoying it. Let the healing begin... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 24 Dec 06 - 03:13 AM more good wishes from this side of the pond sandra |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: skarpi Date: 24 Dec 06 - 06:45 AM Hallo , I hope you get well soon and get to go home before christmas if not have a merry christmas and may god be with you through all this . prayers from the distance ................... All the best Skarpi Iceland. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: gnu Date: 24 Dec 06 - 07:39 AM In response to a PM, I decided to post here as it may be of benefit to others.... PM... "If I may ask, how soon did you get treatment after you got the symptoms of cellulitis? Were you hospitalized? How long did it take for the meds to take effect? How long did it take to recover?" The spider bite was a regular spider bite. It was a red bump about 20mm in diameter, reddish, hard and itchy. I got bitten during the night and noticed it upon waking. Scratching made it hurt quite a bit, just as a spider bite will. Infection set in and the the adjacent skin began to turn red by late in the day... albeit very slowly. I saw my doc the next morning when the red area was about 35 mm and not quite round. He prescribed some heavy duty oral antibiotics and gave me a shot to get things started. With a pen, he drew a line at the edge of the infection and a parallel line about 7mm away... that was the "go to the hospital" line. I was fine in a few days. However, since that, as I stated above, I have to look after every wound, no matter how insignificant. You all know how we just make a small wound bleed a bit and go on... not a good idea. Clean it, whack the antiseptic to it, put some Polysporin or similar on it and bandage it. Since that spider bite, a hornet sting and a scraped knuckle have developed into cellulitis, simply because I did not look after them right away. Apparently, once you have had a bit of this, future wounds are more susceptible to it. Of course, not every infection develops into cellulitis. I have had minor infections from wounds which took a "normal" course without meds or docs. Again, thoughts and prayers for Peter. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: karen k Date: 24 Dec 06 - 09:47 AM Peter, Hope you feel better real soon. Glad you caught it early. Merry Christmas. Be well. karen |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Linda Goodman Zebooker Date: 24 Dec 06 - 12:14 PM Chanteyranger, Hope you are up and about and feeling like your old self very soon. Linda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Linda Kelly Date: 24 Dec 06 - 02:08 PM cellulitus -isn't that what models get rid of by liposuction? The advantage of Xmas in hospital is that someone else gets to cook the goose and you can avoid the appalling televison programmes! {This is obviously a ploy to get out of reviewing the Hissyfit Cd's!} -I hope you get well soon matey, and have a better New Year than Xmas Love Linda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: GUEST,Marc Bernier Date: 24 Dec 06 - 02:25 PM Thoughts and prayers from Mystic. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: GUEST,Marc Bernier Date: 24 Dec 06 - 02:27 PM This should not be a BS thread. I saw it by accident. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 24 Dec 06 - 03:07 PM Update as of Christmas Eve morning: Peter is not responding to the antibiotics. The docs are trying another type, and if that doesn't work they will re-consider the diagnosis. However, his fever is down and his spirits are pretty good. He thanks all of you for your thoughts and prayers. They mean a lot to him and his family. Elmer |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Cruiser Date: 24 Dec 06 - 03:26 PM Thanks for the update Fudd. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Anglo Date: 24 Dec 06 - 04:42 PM Best wishes Peter, I do hope they sort out the antibiotics and get you out of there ASAP. Hope you get lots of good cheer and Xmas visitors - though not me I'm afraid, I'm on the wrong side of the country. Sending out good thoughts... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: jacqui.c Date: 24 Dec 06 - 04:56 PM Fingers crossed here. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: JennyO Date: 24 Dec 06 - 05:49 PM Sending all the healing energy I can muster to my Secret Santa. Hurry up and get out of there, Peter. Santa isn't supposed to be spending Christmas in hospital!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: kendall Date: 24 Dec 06 - 06:01 PM I'd never heard of this until a good friend told me he had it. He's fine now, so it is curable. Hang in there and thank God for anti biotics. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: CET Date: 24 Dec 06 - 06:12 PM I will be going to Midnight Mass in a few hours, and I will offer a special intention for Peter. Edmund |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Ebbie Date: 24 Dec 06 - 07:12 PM Thank you for the update, Elmer. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 24 Dec 06 - 08:34 PM Thanks for the update, Elmer. I am visualising many, many little army bits coursing through his veins, hunting down the intruders and annihilating them; or, washing them overboard, making them walk the plank, running them through and throwing them to the fishes! Other than that, lots of good thoughts and well wishes to you, Peter. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Charley Noble Date: 24 Dec 06 - 09:00 PM Time to start hauling on the towrope, gang. All together now, HAUL! Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Ebbie Date: 25 Dec 06 - 01:51 AM Haul! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 25 Dec 06 - 09:56 AM I thought it was 'sposed to be HEAL!:-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Becca72 Date: 25 Dec 06 - 10:20 AM My ex developed cellulitis from a small cut he got in the sticker brush on the golf course. It's nasty stuff, that. More get well soon wishes from Maine headed your way. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Seamus Kennedy Date: 25 Dec 06 - 09:38 PM Peter, all the best. I had a dose of it earlier this year. Got it early and nipped it in the bud, but I'm alive to sing epic sagas about the titanic battle. As you will be shortly. Get well soon. Oh, and a happy new year. Seamus |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Ebbie Date: 26 Dec 06 - 12:53 PM How is Chanteyranger this fine morning? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: radriano Date: 26 Dec 06 - 03:44 PM Hey, Peter, don't you listen to Barry Finn. Why, I'm on your side and would never do nothin' ta hurt ye. By the way, I got this here new song - I'll be over about 2AM to sing it to ya. Ya got an important part in this and as long as yer just a-sittin' in bed I want you to keep practicin' until ya got it right. Yer pal, Radriano |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Barry Finn Date: 26 Dec 06 - 04:59 PM Hi Peter, I hope you're on the mend & that by this New Year you'll be up & about singing & playing. Cause this guy in the post above me is going to get you out of bed anyways, so you might as well go along with Radriano when he gets there & start practicing. Doesn't sound like the bugger is gonna stop pestering you until you recoup anyway. Best whishes to you & here's hoping for an early dismissal. Instead of a Christmas card this is like an early (get out of jail) release card. Do not pay the $200, just pass go & get out of there. Barry |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: JudyB Date: 26 Dec 06 - 07:52 PM Good thoughts continuing to head your way. JudyB & Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: GUEST,Mark Date: 26 Dec 06 - 09:21 PM Peter Hope you are on the mend and out singing soon. Was hoping to get to the Bay Area shanty sing in January but will not be able to make it. Mark p.s. I'm the guy who looks like we might be related! I'm from Baltimore, but get to S.F. often. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 26 Dec 06 - 09:23 PM Good news at last! The cavalry finally arrived today in the form of a team of infectious disease specialists and pharmacists. They confirmed that the diagnosis of cellulitis is correct, but changed the IV medication. Long story, but basically there are now some signs of improvement: white blood cell count is down to normal and there are a few signs and portents that the infection is receding. Thanks to all for your healing thoughts and prayers. They are being answered. I have been reading your posts regularly to Peter and he really enjoys hearing from everyone. You have also been a great comfort and support to his family. Elmer |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: catspaw49 Date: 26 Dec 06 - 09:31 PM Okay Peter.....Now that they have a handle on it, please leave soon as Windesmere and Boomer are scheduled to be in Frisco for an exhibition soon and I'd hate to see you miss it. SPAW |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: JennyO Date: 26 Dec 06 - 09:52 PM I'm much relieved to hear some good news - thanks for letting us know, Elmer. The healing energy is still flowing to him from warm and sunny Oz, so that he will soon be completely better. Tell him his Santee is thinking of him. Love to his family too. I'm sure it must be tough to be going through this at this time. Jenny |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: CarolC Date: 26 Dec 06 - 10:00 PM Heal well and soon, Peter. I'll be thinking about you. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 26 Dec 06 - 10:03 PM Thanks. I should add that CR will still be in the hospital for a while and the docs are running more tests and scans and such. However, there's a little bit of light glimmering at the end of the tunnel. E. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 26 Dec 06 - 11:23 PM Thanks, Elmer. Please tell me we are here for the Long Haul/Hawl! Rest, Peter, and let the healing continue.:-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: JennyO Date: 27 Dec 06 - 12:43 AM Second part of my pressie from Peter has just arrived - the soundtrack from Amelie (which rhymes with family) and I am playing it right now, loving it, and feeling rather emotional - lots of associations with this music. Please thank him very much for me Elmer. Tell him to hurry up and get outta there so I can thank him properly! I'll PM you soon. Jenny |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: jacqui.c Date: 27 Dec 06 - 08:45 AM So pleased to hear that he is responding to treatment. This community is a wonderful thing - so many good people pulling together has to have an effect! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: fat B****rd Date: 27 Dec 06 - 09:29 AM I'm glad to hear better news. As always, all the best from Charlie. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Charley Noble Date: 27 Dec 06 - 10:58 AM Elmer- Thanks so much for your updates and the recent encouraging report. This limbo period most have been a long haul for Peter but now the "ol' mudhook's in sight." Soon the mudhook will be "up an' down" and then we can "fish 'er up an' cat 'er." Hope this makes everyone feel better. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: RangerSteve Date: 27 Dec 06 - 06:35 PM I've been away for a few days, so I'm just getting the news. My prayers are with you, CR. Get well soon. Steve |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Greg B Date: 27 Dec 06 - 06:58 PM Whoa, Peter, I missed this because it was and still is misplaced as 'BS.' These antibiotic-resistant infections aren't a bit funny. Here's hoping you'll be back in form in time for the January chantey sing! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: ClaireBear Date: 27 Dec 06 - 08:40 PM Chanteyranger, what a relief that you are on the mend! Thought I might have to come up there in my bearsuit and give those Kaiser doctors what for... I hope to see you hale and hearty soon. In the meantime, you will be in my prayers as well. Claire |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Greg B Date: 27 Dec 06 - 10:36 PM Hey, easy on Kaiser. Look at the great success they had with the automobile indus...never mind. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: freda underhill Date: 27 Dec 06 - 10:56 PM Hi Elmer Fudd, its great to hear that there has been a positive shift in Chanteyranger's condition. This is wonderful news for him and his family. He must be exhausted by the assault on his body - I hope he has a peaceful recovery! Thanks for all the updates freda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 28 Dec 06 - 01:16 AM December 27 late evening news flash: Peter continues to improve. An untrasound scan showed that there's no internal damage to his leg. He took his first walk up and down the corridor today. He's still on an IV and antibiotic pills as well. Many thanks to everyone who has been so vigilant with leaving messages every day, and for the new posts as well. I read them to Peter a couple of times a day, and sometimes he wants to hear them twice. Your good wishes and your messages really light up this time for him. Elmer |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Barry Finn Date: 28 Dec 06 - 01:53 AM How's his ears? PETER, THAT'S GOOD NEWS! CAN YOU STILL HEAR ME FROM HERE? STAY AWAY FROM RICHARD! Barry |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Melani Date: 28 Dec 06 - 03:22 AM Jeez, Peter, what a way to get off work! Glad it's improving. See you next year. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Zany Mouse Date: 28 Dec 06 - 04:37 AM Only just seen this thread. All the very best for a speedy recovery CR. Loads of positive thoughts winging their way over to you. Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Charley Noble Date: 28 Dec 06 - 08:46 AM Here's an old poem to help carry Chantyranger through the New Year from the Draft C. Fox Smith Anthology: Eight Bells (By C. Fox Smith) Eight bells chimed from the fo'c'sle Back to the chime from the poop; Out tumbled the port watch, cursing; The cock crowed loud from the coop. The sea was bright as a mirror, The moon was shiny as steel, When Ginger limped aft at midnight For to relieve the wheel. He spat on his hands as he took it And the course, which was "Full an' by," And "'Appy New Year," says Ginger, And "Same to yourself," says I. "'Ere's a bit more meat in the lobscouse, A few more plums in the duff, A few less kicks wi' the 'alfpence, A bit more smooth wi' the rough." "'Ere's grub whenever you're 'ungry An' drink whenever you're dry, An' a ''Appy New Year,'" says Ginger, And "Same to yourself," says I. Notes: From SAILOR'S DELIGHT, edited by Cicely Fox Smith, published by Methuen & Co., London, UK, © 1931, pp. 78-79. This gruff interchange between sailors changing watches, seems to ring true, especially when holidays come and go while the routine of sailing the ship continues on. Bob Zentz (US) has a adapted this poem for singing on his yet to be released recording of C. Fox Smith poems; an alternative setting was done in 1995 by Alan Fitzsimmons UK) as recorded on SEABOOT DUFF & HANDSPIKE GRUEL by Pinch o' Salt in 2000. Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: RoyH (Burl) Date: 28 Dec 06 - 09:26 AM Peter, Best wishes from over the water. Here's to a speedy recovery, and then a singing New year. Burl. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Dave Swan Date: 28 Dec 06 - 11:43 AM This came in last night from Tom Wagner: I dropped by Peter's room today, but he was away from his bed: having an ultrasound scan of his leg. I didn't wait, as the nurse said it might be 1/2 hour or more until his return, but I did call him later in the day. The news is good, finally. The ultrasound showed no further, hidden infections, and the cellulitis is responding well to a one-two punch of combined antibiotics prescripted by the ID specialist. He's on track for release tomorrow afternoon, and his sense of humor is already completely recovered. He was eloquent on the subject of his Xmas dinner as provided by the hospital kitchens: turkey jello served quivering on petri dishes....and, is pudding supposed to be purple? Keep those cards and letters coming though...he likes the attention. Flowers might be nice too. And chocolate. And single malt, preferably speyside. And maybe one of those inflateable ... ;-) Since Peter doesn't drink single malt we can only assume that it's for his visitors. While I am, of course, very glad to see that Peter is on the mend I also mourn the lost opportunity. Think about it, a sea-farin' chantey-singin' man with a wooden leg. What a deal! I was picking out parrots and tricorns for him, but now....sheesh. Friends..... Glad you're better, ol' pal, and thanks to Elmer for being your press secretary. Dave |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Linda Kelly Date: 28 Dec 06 - 11:44 AM How is the injured soldier? do we have an update? Did the liposuction work? hope he is home and playing catch up on the holidays. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: radriano Date: 28 Dec 06 - 12:00 PM Hey, Peter, you know I'm only thinking of the best for you. I mean, you have to look on the bright side. If the worst scenario came to pass, we could have them fit you with a peg leg and then we could really be an authentic sailor act! Think of the possibilities. P.S. Pass no attention to Barry Finn (he's behind the curtain). |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: catspaw49 Date: 28 Dec 06 - 12:59 PM What a pity he still as the leg. Y'all are right!!! And for an added touch, the peg could have been made from one of the Boomer/Windesmere poles used previously in a crepitation contest. What could be better? Proven strength and aromatic as well. I was going to say "aromatic to boot" but since there'd be no boot involved.......................... Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: gnu Date: 28 Dec 06 - 01:56 PM Dave... thanks for the update. Glad to hear things are on the upswing. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Charley Noble Date: 28 Dec 06 - 05:31 PM The above remarks about "peglegs" remind me of another old ditty "Dr. Dogbody's Leg" which concludes: And so, kind friends, this evening ends, Let's toast that surgeon bold; Likewise his leg, and his famous peg, Now these stories have been told; And while some may doubt, the truth will out, Your forbearance I'll not beg, Though these tales be wild, I'd not beguile, I'd never pull your leg. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 28 Dec 06 - 07:58 PM Thanks El Swanno! Great news! Peter, dear, Peter don't listen to these fellahs. They're just jealous of all the attention and that Spaw! Sounds like HE'S the one wants a Windmere whatever...let 'im have it!**bg** (Spawdarlin', you do realise we're talking about a leg and NOT a dick, right?) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 28 Dec 06 - 09:26 PM The latest and greatest: Peter is off of the IV and will be busting out of da joint tomorrow (Friday), probably in the late morning. He'll be resting and recuperating at his mother's house for a few days. (I don't think Peter's ma has internet access, so I can continue to pass on messages from afar from this thread or PMs.) Elmer |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: JudyB Date: 28 Dec 06 - 09:51 PM Wonderful news, Elmer! Thanks so much for keeping us posted. JudyB |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 28 Dec 06 - 09:55 PM Whoo-Hoo!!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: catspaw49 Date: 28 Dec 06 - 09:58 PM Great news!!! Here is what you need to know katmyluv......or not.
The pole we refer to here is the "Farting Post" and this particular post was used in the first OFFICIAL Crepitation Contest between Lord Windesmere of Whopping Foghole, England, and Paul Boomer of Australia. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Charley Noble Date: 28 Dec 06 - 10:28 PM Spaw- There are some of us who have chuckled over the "Great Farting Contest" and Mark Twain's "1601" for over 40 years. One would think that we would tire of such archane humor/humour. But no. When we hear that "The Champion is disqualified!" we still chuckle. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: catspaw49 Date: 28 Dec 06 - 11:25 PM And sadly Charley, I am one of those "40 Year Vets" and you're right.....somehow, you just have to chuckle. Then too, you can sort of find a brother every now and again in some strange ways..............A couple of years back I was in line at a fast food joint (Burger King actually) and I turned to see what everyone wanted and finally gave up after much him-hawing around, I turned back to Karen and said, "Ah the hell with it, let's just get 6 double plotchers with cheese".........and the guy behind me cracked up. I gave him a kind of curious grin, not knowing what he was laughing at and he said, "That's the perfect name for these burgers! Is that from the uh, er, uh.....that uh, you know, record?" I said it was and we talked about when we had each first heard it. Is there an American male, specifically one who went to college between 1960 and 1990, who doesn't know this? Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 29 Dec 06 - 05:20 AM Thanks for the education, Spaw. I wondered since you sometimes speak longingly of a "woody." **bg** |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 29 Dec 06 - 02:45 PM I hate to spoil a party. The exit strategy has been cancelled until future notice. The docs discovered something amiss in Peter's liver function. They don't know what's causing it, but it's a new development so it might be from the medication. They are keeping him in the hospital. Please, O please, back to heal-hauling on the ropes, lads and lasses. Elmer, back to nail-biting and hand-wringing (a real trick to do at the same time) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: John MacKenzie Date: 29 Dec 06 - 02:49 PM Oh dear, I hope all is well, and this is only a glitch Giok |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: catspaw49 Date: 29 Dec 06 - 03:42 PM I swear to you, as many antibiotics as I have had these past years, they are as we all know a truly mixed blessing. Sometimes the side effects or the viral mutation bring on a situation the equal of the original. Hospitals here are all having severe problems with things like C-dif and others where the antibiotic treatment has become the cause of a new problem. Peter has all of my best thoughts and I will be anxiously awaiting good news from Fudd or one of you other Frisco 'Catters. We'll forestall any further jubilation of the passing of gas for that matter until the lad arrives home. Tell the Docs to get your ass out of there CR. Hospitals are no place to get well!!!!!!!!!! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Jerry Rasmussen Date: 29 Dec 06 - 03:54 PM I'm so sorry to hear the news, Elmer. Not that prayers have stopped over here, anyway. We'll just make them liver-specific, and await good news.. Jerry |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: JudyB Date: 29 Dec 06 - 05:50 PM Good thoughts heading your way, Peter. Do you suppose you can get some confetti and a noisemaker with your strangely colored jello for New Years? Hugs, JudyB |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: JennyO Date: 29 Dec 06 - 09:50 PM Oh dear, only just read this! I'll keep the warm Oz healing thoughts flowing towards his liver. Medication can be so tricky - I hope it can be sorted quickly and you can stop doing contortionist tricks with the simultaneous nail-biting and hand-wringing. Jenny |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Jerry Rasmussen Date: 29 Dec 06 - 09:53 PM Just don't lose concentration Elmer, and start biting your hands and wringing your nails. We need you. Jeremiah |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 29 Dec 06 - 10:56 PM A hitch. As Spaw says, the meds come with mixed blessings. We can do this, folks. Good thoughts and thanks givings coming your way, continously, CR!! Thanks, Elmer!! Hang in there. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: jack halyard Date: 29 Dec 06 - 11:03 PM Ee lad, you're down in the orlop with Nelson and all. 'ere's a shanty to get yez back aloft. Reckon ye'll know the tune. Good 'ealth, Jack Halyard. PS Sorry about the spelling, I'm an Orstralian. Keel Healing Shanty. By Jack Halyard. (aka John Warner) So heal him up and let him go, Away Shanty Ranger, Heal him up and away he'll go, You folks in Californi-o Shanty Ranger's not the best, Rise up shanty Ranger, So get busy all you doctors in the west, You folks in Californi-o So heal him up and let him go, Away Shanty Ranger, Heal him up and away he'll go, You folks in Californi-o Rise up and sing you shanty crew, Rise up Shanty Ranger, All you nurses, doctors and plumbers too, You folks of Californi-o So heal him up and let him go, Away Shanty Ranger, Heal him up and away he'll go, You folks in Californi-o Get healing you internal pipes, Away Shanty Ranger, You Kidneys, livers, stomachs and tripes, You folks of Californi-o So heal him up and let him go, Away Shanty Ranger, Heal him up and away he'll go, You folks in Californi-o Heal him up, you've got no choice, Rise up Shanty Ranger, We need his songs and we need his voice, You folks of Californi-o So heal him up and let him go, Away Shanty Ranger, Heal him up and away he'll go, You folks in Californi-o His voice is great and his songs are swell, Rise up Shanty Ranger, Us Aussies like his songs as well, You folks of Californi-o So heal him up and let him go, Away Shanty Ranger, Heal him up and away he'll go, You folks in Californi-o |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: jacqui.c Date: 30 Dec 06 - 07:54 AM I'm keeping the good thoughts coming here. All the best to you Peter and to you Elmer. Take care. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Charley Noble Date: 30 Dec 06 - 10:12 AM Jack Halyard- It's a good thing that Chanteyranger's condition doesn't involve any stiches, or splices, or he'd be in real danger after what you've posted! LOL Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Linda Goodman Zebooker Date: 30 Dec 06 - 10:52 AM Jack Halyard's song brought tears to my eyes. With thoughts like these, Chanteyranger's road (sail?) back to health should be quick indeed. Adding my best wishes to Peter for a speedy recovery. Linda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 30 Dec 06 - 11:03 AM Well done, Jack Halyard! But, um...I think Peter might have a thing or two to say about plumbers!**bg** Good morinin', Peter. I am seeing you "in the Pink" and on the mend. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: JennyO Date: 30 Dec 06 - 09:55 PM There's been no word from Elmer Fudd for over 24 hours. I do hope everything's all right! Still sending that warm energy... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: GUEST,mg Date: 30 Dec 06 - 10:10 PM Have people study some aromatherapy possibilities, using them only with medical permission at this point. I think the cellulitis could be helped fairly easily with some aromatherapy and there are some that help the liver but this is obviously a complicated situation so consult with experts. mg |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 31 Dec 06 - 12:13 AM Sorry for being uncommunicative. I was waiting for something definitive to report. Peter's still in the hospital. The cellulitis is just about gone, but there are some problems with liver and kidney. The doc thinks they are probably caused by dehydration. He says there's no cause for alarm, but he's pumping fluids into him and monitoring Peter's vital signs. Anyway, it looks like Pete will spend New Year's Eve in Kaiser-Permanente, a happening place. If he's lucky, he might get to celebrate with some of that isopropyl alcohol, 70% proof (for external use only). Elmer |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: GUEST Date: 31 Dec 06 - 12:44 AM Great to hear he is getting better. 70% alcohol is about 140 proof. It will make his liver go crazy. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: freda underhill Date: 31 Dec 06 - 01:35 AM thank goodness for modern medicine - this new year will truly be a time of hope and regeneration after all you've been through Chanteyranger. and from a less modern medicine - see if you can get hold of some Milk Thistle supplements - naturopaths claim that milk thistle can not only protect the liver, but assist in regenerating it. good luck in your recovery, Chanteyranger best wishes freda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: JennyO Date: 31 Dec 06 - 01:36 AM Thanks for letting us know, Elmer. What a bummer to be in hospital for New Years! Because we are so far ahead of you guys with the time, it is only 6 1/2 hours to the New Year. We are going out soon to celebrate with some friends. We'll raise a glass or two to you both!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 31 Dec 06 - 06:41 PM Just spoke with the Velvet Voice, himself. He sounds good! Said he'd had his first good night's sleep, last night, except for when they woke him to take his blood. Vampyres, the lot of them! He may go home, tomorrow! kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Alice Date: 31 Dec 06 - 07:17 PM That is GREAT news! Glad to hear it! Start out 2007 on the mend. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 31 Dec 06 - 08:01 PM Jack Freaking Halyard, your chantey did the trick. CR will have to re-read it repeatedly as his daily dose of the laughing cure. And about the part about plumbers. Peter said he comes from a long line of plumbers: father, grandfather and two uncles. So you were spot-on. As to the isopropyl alcohol, indeed it would make his liver quiver. I'm sure the nurses will keep it locked up. I drank some absinthe of approximately that proof once upon a time. Nay, I didn't even drink it; I only wet my tongue with it. My entire body began to burn and suddenly the world looked like an awfully nice place. elmer |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Paul from Hull Date: 31 Dec 06 - 08:03 PM Yes, a good start to the New Year, going home! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Charley Noble Date: 01 Jan 07 - 03:04 PM Elmer- The lab alcohol of choice is NOT ISOPROPYL alcohol; it's enthanol. Isopropyl alcohol is deadly in even small amounts. Pure ethanol will also do you great harm if you imbibe more than a jigger (paralyzing your tongue in the process) but you'll at least die happy, and your body will require no embalming fluids. Isopropyl alcohol is recommended for external use only. Happy to hear that Chantyranger may soon be outward bound! Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 01 Jan 07 - 03:45 PM Charley, Never fear. I made a dumb JOKE about isopropyl alcohol in my giddy elation about the prospect of CR breaking out of the hospital after New Year's Eve. I never for a moment thought anyone should drink the stuff. Still no word yet about any chantey man seen escaping from Kaiser, though. Cheerily, Elmer |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Elmer Fudd Date: 01 Jan 07 - 06:02 PM HE'S OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: freda underhill Date: 01 Jan 07 - 06:05 PM Great news! thanks for all the updates, Elmer! best wishes to both of you for a Happy New Year! freda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: katlaughing Date: 01 Jan 07 - 06:07 PM Whoop-EEEEEE!!!!!! Giving lots of thanks, here!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: GUEST,Cruiser Date: 01 Jan 07 - 06:15 PM Good news Chanteyranger. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital From: Jerry Rasmussen Date: 01 Jan 07 - 06:20 PM I just came down to my office to give him a call, and thought that I'd check this thread first. HALLLELUJAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Guess I can throw the hospital phone number away!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The New Year just got off to a GREAT start!!!!!!!!! Jeremiah |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Charley Noble Date: 01 Jan 07 - 08:11 PM But is the world ready for the new and enhanced powers of Chantyranger? Stay tuned to this channel! Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Alice Date: 01 Jan 07 - 08:32 PM Welcome home and a Speedy Recovery to you! Alice |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Ha From: JennyO Date: 01 Jan 07 - 09:09 PM Faster than a speeding wabbit, More powerful than a jack halyard shanty, Able to leap tall schooners in a single bound. Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! IT'S CHANTEYRANGER!!!!!!!! Yes it's Chanteyranger, strange visitor from Kaiser-Permanente who came back to earth with isopropyl alcohol enhanced powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal Mudcatters. Chanteyranger - who can change the course of mighty sea songs, bend steel with his supersonic leg, and who, disguised as Eustace P McGargle, mild mannered Secret Santa to JennyO, fights the never-ending battle for good music, generosity, and a well-sung Sea Shanty! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: jacqui.c Date: 02 Jan 07 - 08:36 AM Great news! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Charley Noble Date: 02 Jan 07 - 10:01 AM Chantyranger- Steady, big feller! Hulla-balou-belay!! Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Ha From: JudyB Date: 02 Jan 07 - 09:17 PM Wonderful news! And I like the new title!! Faster than a speeding shanty - that's pretty fast!! All the best, JudyB |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Jerry Rasmussen Date: 02 Jan 07 - 10:11 PM And I've been walking around all day singing "Just a chanty in old Chanty Town." Jerry |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Elmer Fudd Date: 03 Jan 07 - 01:25 AM I just printed out the entire thread for Peter up to this point. It came to 32 pages, and that's in 12-point type with all the subject headers removed! Thanks to everyone who posted, prayed, joked, heal-hauled and otherwise kept CR in their thoughts--AND let him know about it. The chantey man is resting comfortably, as they say, at his mother's abode. She, however, does not have internet. So anyone who wishes to send a message can PM me or leave a missive on this thread. Better yet, PM for his phone number if you're within phone call range. Even better, a Bay Area 'catter with a laptop containing Airport or another wireless chip might take pity and let him have a look. It can beam in on the neighbor's wireless. Elmer |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Linda Mattson Date: 08 Jan 07 - 01:01 AM Thanks, Elmer Fudd, for the updates. Could you PM Peter's mother's phone number? So glad to hear Peter is up, out and about! I could lend him a Macintosh if he'd be interested. It is system 9.x and has airport, but I haven't used it so I'd have to check with another mudcatter to see how to use it wirelessly. It should be fabulous in comparison with a dial-up connection! Happy New Year, Peter! I'll share pictures of Hawaii if you'll share stories of various antibiotics... ;-) -Linda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 08 Jan 07 - 05:29 AM Fantastic news... give the old bugger a slobbery one from me. I'll leave it to you to choose what and where. He timed it badly though... if he'd been ill a month earlier, we could have got the Secret Santa Silly Squad in as we did with Alaska Mike. He's still opening the envelopes I hear!! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Ha From: JennyO Date: 08 Jan 07 - 05:38 AM Ah yes Liz, but as his Santee, I might not have got my SS prezzie :-( Anyway, as long as he's okay now, all's well. Hope he can get to a computer soon - I still haven't thanked him properly. Give him a big slobbery one from me too! Jenny |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Ha From: Peter Kasin Date: 08 Jan 07 - 08:31 PM I'm finally back at my own place and at my computer (thank you Linda Mattson for your generous offer, though). I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the good wishes, healing thoughts and prayers, and good hunor of you all.....well, maybe I can;-). First, a tremendous thanks to Elmer Fudd. To take such time away from chasing wascally wabbits is a feat all of itself. You're the greatest. We talk often, so 'ol Elmer knows how much I appreciate everything, but I would be amiss not to say it here as well. I'll be resting up this week, keeping my leg elevated when sitting or lying down, and then it's back to work on January 16, easing into things with a light duty schedule (staffing the visitor center front desk, catching up on paperwork and govt email, etc.) Yesterday morning I took the last dose of antibiotic. There's still a little warmth on the leg, but a call to the doctor today reassured me that it should go away in a few days. I just keep monitoring myseld, looking out for any signs of fever, chills, gastro-stuff, etc. This Mudcat community of ours really comes together in times of need. I'm really moved by all this! What's interesting, too, is how much you learn about otherrs experiences with infections, hospitals and self-care. A thank you, too, to Radriano, Jerry Rasmussn, Catspaw, and Katlaughing for your phone calls Good to connect Jerry, Kat, and 'Spaw's voices with the mudcat monikers. My Secret Santa sent a hilarious book, "The Little Book of Pervs: Sexual Weirdness From The World's News." Nothing cheers me up more than reports of a man having sex with a traffic cone, another guy leaving his wife for the pet dog, and yet another guy taking his blow-up sex doll home to meet his parents. Thank you, JennyO, last year's Santa and this year's Santee, for your friendship, and to Jack Halyard for that brilliant parody of Away, Santiano. Well, too many people to thank here, so I'll be sending PM's to all of you over the next few days. You all deserve a proper thank you from an improper chanteyman. All my best to you for this new year! Chanteyranger |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: catspaw49 Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:45 PM Well look at this! Lord Windesmere has returned to us to Welcome back my friend and I enjoyed our conversation as well. For those of you who have never heard it, CR has a beautiful voice. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Charley Noble Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:46 PM Chantyranger- Glad to have you back here posting directly, not that Elmer wasn't doing an adequate job while you were away. But he never would have been indiscrete enough to mention your treasured Secret Santa gift. LOL So when's your next gig? Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Ha From: katlaughing Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:52 PM Yee-Haw!!! Again!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: SunnySister Date: 09 Jan 07 - 12:37 AM Man Oh Man did I miss a lot not coming here as regular as I should!!! All this going on with one of my all-time favorite Mudcat people and dear friend!??? Thank you all for being there for ChanteyRanger and for his family. What lovely, lovely people you are- I've known it for a while but when the chips are down as with Spaw and ChanteyRanger, I'm so grateful for the Mudcat positive thinking and prayers. Glad to be back here and will try and check in more often as I hate missing things... next you'll be saying that everyone got a free trip to Hawaii and I missed that as well... sheesh... gone a few months to finish my masters and all hell breaks loose. Love to this group and to CR- --SunnySister |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Barry Finn Date: 09 Jan 07 - 01:58 AM Glad to hear that you're back on the street Peter. "Peter Street", that's got a funny ring to it don't ya think? Wearing any gowns lately? Well it is good to know you're recovering now & that you're almost back to perfect, spring is just around the corner, the tide's coming in, the dew is on diaper & the pale is on the sail. Ah, life is turning back to normal again & all is gonna be right in the world. Thanks for getting better. Barry |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: gnu Date: 09 Jan 07 - 06:45 AM Yes, kat.... Yee-Haw!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: SINSULL Date: 09 Jan 07 - 07:24 AM Rest up and heal. I will see if I can promote a traffic cone for you. Otherwise I have a blow up sheep you are welcome to. SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Elmer Fudd Date: 10 Jan 07 - 01:51 AM And all this time I thought he was reading a book about traffic safety, a boy and his dog, and kids playing with dolls. Always the last one to know... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: jacqui.c Date: 10 Jan 07 - 08:24 AM Peter. On NO account take up SINSULL's offer of gifts. Ask Spaw. He'll tell you why. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Ha From: Peter Kasin Date: 10 Jan 07 - 01:34 PM Good advice, jacqui...I mean, what if it's a wolf in sheeps clothing? Elmer, you're right, it's really called "The Little Book of Strictly Religious and Highly Moral Stories For The Whole Family." I just spiced it up a little bit for fun. Thank you SunnySister and welcome back to the Catbox. Chanteyranger |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: Liam's Brother Date: 11 Jan 07 - 12:18 AM I rarely stray below the music threads to the BS at the bottom but I'm glad I did tonight. C'Ranger, old fellow, this is a shock. Liam's Sister-in-law and I send you all the best. Glad to hear that you're back at home. We'll send you an e-mail message tomorrow. It's past our bedtime now. Sleep tight. D & B |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Haw! From: rock chick Date: 02 Apr 07 - 05:23 AM All the best for a speedy recovery. lol rc xx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Chanteyranger in hospital - Update- Yee-Ha From: RangerSteve Date: 02 Apr 07 - 09:01 AM I'm glad everythings OK. It's nice to hear about a happy ending once in a while.
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