BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please

31 Mar 09 - 01:59 PM (#2601439)
Subject: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Fortunato

Dear Friends,

Today I was sent this message:
...learned that our fellow Mudcatter, Severn, had
burned himself badly in a kitchen accident and was in the Johns
Hopkins Burn Center. The burn happened on Wednesday evening, covering 30% of his body (left arm and torso) with third-degree burns before he managed to get his shirt and undershirt off. On Friday and Monday they did skin grafts, and he is expected to stay in the hospital for a month.

I'm sure he could use some cheering up by cards,
The address for cards is:

> Severn Savage
> Johns Hopkins Burn Center, Room 9
> Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
> 4940 Eastern Avenue
> Baltimore, MD 21224
>

Chance

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31 Mar 09 - 02:01 PM (#2601443)
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From: Megan L

Our thoughts and prayers are with him

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31 Mar 09 - 02:02 PM (#2601444)
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From: Maryrrf

Oh no this is terrible news!

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31 Mar 09 - 02:04 PM (#2601445)
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From: Emma B

I was quite concerned that I hadn't heard from him for several days, so unlike him.
So sorry to hear this news - card will be on its way asap
Thanks for letting us know

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31 Mar 09 - 02:09 PM (#2601449)
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From: ClaireBear

Oh, dear. Yes, Chance, thank you for letting us know.

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31 Mar 09 - 02:16 PM (#2601456)
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From: Micca

Best thoughts and wishes on their way from me too, burns are nasty.
Micca

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31 Mar 09 - 02:27 PM (#2601464)
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From: Bill D

...... it ain't fair, says I. I barely know what else to say.
If thoughts alone could heal, he would be well already. But I know no better place than Hopkins for medical treatment to add to what we all are sending.

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31 Mar 09 - 02:28 PM (#2601465)
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From: Skivee

Man,oh, man. It's not like Severn needs more bad crud falling in on him.
I've passed the info along to some folks in the local shanty community. Maybe we can be helpful in some way.
I am assuming that infection issues involved in skin grafting will put visits out of the question for a time.
Thanks for informing us about this, Chance.

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31 Mar 09 - 02:28 PM (#2601467)
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From: SINSULL

That's terrible news, Chance. He was finally recovering from last year's illness.
Scribbled note in the mail. A pretty card later.
Mary

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31 Mar 09 - 02:33 PM (#2601472)
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From: Wesley S

Thanks for the tip.

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31 Mar 09 - 02:37 PM (#2601475)
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From: Leadfingers

I'll get a Rood Card off to him ASAP ! Thanks Chance

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31 Mar 09 - 02:40 PM (#2601480)
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From: Tinker

Good thought sending -- more later

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31 Mar 09 - 02:41 PM (#2601482)
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From: Rasener

My best wishes to Severn and thanks for posting this Chance.
Les

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31 Mar 09 - 03:58 PM (#2601549)
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From: Alice

Oh, NO! If you visit him, say hello from me.

Alice

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31 Mar 09 - 04:05 PM (#2601558)
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From: katlaughing

Thanks for letting us know. I'll get a card off to him, also. Please let him know, if you can, that we are all thinking of him and sending him good thoughts of healing well!

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31 Mar 09 - 04:25 PM (#2601578)
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From: Bill D

One local friend spoke to him briefly this morning. She says he "hurts all over", but is coping and would be glad for cards. I think that a print-out of this thread might be a good tonic in a few days....perhaps with some 'tasteful' puns included. You know Severn...'tasteful'... ;>)

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31 Mar 09 - 04:31 PM (#2601584)
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From: Noreen

Thanks for letting us know, Chance. Will send a card winging its way asap.

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31 Mar 09 - 04:39 PM (#2601589)
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From: Charley Noble

Damn!

It's dangerous out there, and even in one's kitchen!

What was he cooking?

My best to you in the long healing process.

Good to hear that you're at least in a place that knows what to do with nasty burns.

Charley Noble

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31 Mar 09 - 04:40 PM (#2601590)
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From: Linda Kelly

This is truly dreadful news -will send best wishes post haste

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31 Mar 09 - 04:49 PM (#2601605)
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From: Amos

HE has taken his desire to be truly hot stuff entirely too far.

May he heal fast.



A

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31 Mar 09 - 04:53 PM (#2601610)
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From: Georgiansilver

Will be praying for him... I said praying... good thoughts are OK but there is no God to deliver them.... Best wishes, Mike.

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31 Mar 09 - 04:54 PM (#2601611)
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From: kendall

Damn! How much can one guy take?
Definition of time, "Just one damn thing after another."

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31 Mar 09 - 05:01 PM (#2601620)
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From: VirginiaTam

How horrible. Highest healing wishes coming from across the pond.

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31 Mar 09 - 05:41 PM (#2601654)
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From: skarpi

yes Kendall I was thinkin the same :(

what some have to go through .

kv Skarpi

P.s , good thoughts and prayers from us here

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31 Mar 09 - 05:56 PM (#2601666)
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From: Sorcha

Well, Damn, damn and damn. Severn I thought I TOLD you about this 'cooking' stuff....card on the way.

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31 Mar 09 - 05:57 PM (#2601669)
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From: Rog Peek

Really sorry to hear that. Do hope it's not too long and too painful a recovery.

Rog

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31 Mar 09 - 06:05 PM (#2601679)
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From: JennieG

Ouch! As one who has scars from a childhood accident with scalding hot water, I can sympathise. Good thoughts coming your way from Oz.

Cheers
JennieG

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31 Mar 09 - 06:06 PM (#2601681)
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From: Sandra in Sydney

best wishes & virtual hugs from this side of the other, bigger pond.

Ozcard on the way!

sandra

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31 Mar 09 - 06:44 PM (#2601708)
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From: gnu

Sweet Jesus... I have been trying to get in here for over an hour since I was told... dunno what was wrong with my connection... but I finally got in...

Dearest Severn... one of the finest, kindest, most generous persons I have ever had the priviledge to know... dear and great friend... my eyes are filled with tears, and my heart filled with hope that you will recover from this quickly.

I'll stop before I say anything too sappy... I'll save that for when they stop cutting off phone calls. I got cut 4 times... Skarpi got cut too. I guess they are treating you like the celeb you are.

Take care... take your rest...

Love and hope,

Gary

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31 Mar 09 - 06:47 PM (#2601714)
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From: Ebbie

"...good thoughts are OK but there is no God to deliver them.... "

Ah, Georgiansilver, that's where you are wrong.

***********

Severn, I remember our little chat on the hillside at Camp Ramblewood. The best of wishes from Alaska to a good guy.

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31 Mar 09 - 06:54 PM (#2601717)
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From: Janie

Severn,

Light and love going out for easing of pain and speedy healing of your burns.

Janie

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31 Mar 09 - 06:56 PM (#2601718)
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From: Jean(eanjay)

I'm so sorry to hear this. Positive thoughts sent from North Yorkshire for a speedy and full recovery with as little discomfort as is possible.

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31 Mar 09 - 07:41 PM (#2601753)
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From: Alice

Severn, letter sent snail mail from Montana today.

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31 Mar 09 - 08:33 PM (#2601774)
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From: Azizi

I don't know you very well, Severn, but I know that you have such a quick and wonderfully creative witty mind.

I wish you as fast a recovery as possible and I'm sending you positive vibrations.

-Azizi

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31 Mar 09 - 08:41 PM (#2601778)
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From: olddude

OMG
in my prayers
get better soon please

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31 Mar 09 - 08:52 PM (#2601781)
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From: Sorcha

I hope someone is looking after his cat, Molly.

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31 Mar 09 - 09:03 PM (#2601784)
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From: Bat Goddess

Healing thoughts, prayers, white light and everything else I can think of. Heal well, heal fast, hope the medicos can make this as painless as possible.

Linn

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31 Mar 09 - 09:10 PM (#2601786)
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From: gnu

Took me a while to find this. Sev, click this.

No change...

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31 Mar 09 - 09:13 PM (#2601788)
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From: bobad

Severn.....heal!

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31 Mar 09 - 09:20 PM (#2601791)
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From: Peace

Severn,

You're one of the finest people I've never met. I'll get a card/letter off to you first thing tomorrow. Spirits up. Just the way it was when you beat the other thing.

Luv ya, buddy.

Bruce

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31 Mar 09 - 11:18 PM (#2601838)
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From: KathWestra

Dear Severn,
Thinking of you and sending wishes that you will be as free from pain and fear as is possible with injuries like yours. You're in the best possible hospital, and that's a blessing. Please let us know what we can do--for you, for your cat, for your house. We locals will help however we can, so don't worry about that part. Thanks, Chance, for sharing this news. Kath

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31 Mar 09 - 11:38 PM (#2601850)
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From: Stilly River Sage

Is this Severn of the horrible, rotten, stinky puns? One after another, without stop? Punishing puns, as it were?

I am willing to bet real money (payable to Mudcat) that those nurses will pull out all of the stops, those doctors will try every trick in the book, just to get some relief from the PUNS. I bet he's out of there in three weeks. :-)

Severn, we've never met, we've exchanged a couple of PMs. I think you were a contributor to a couple of projects supporting one of our other awful punsters, Art Thieme. (Geez, can you imagine if the two of them shared a hospital room? The medical staff would be the ones all in stitches. . . )

Take care, get well soon, and if I can find a reasonably suitable card, I will send one your way.

My great aunt, Evelyn McCullough, was for many years a private care nurse at Johns Hopkins. She had the most wonderful stories to tell about all of the years she worked for patients there. It does sound like a good place, if you have to go to the hospital, that is.

SRS

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31 Mar 09 - 11:48 PM (#2601856)
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From: Joe Offer

Severn, I always enjoy your wonderful spirit. I hope that spirit pulls you through with flying colors, because I expect to see you in perfect shape for the Getaway next fall.
Get well soon.
-Joe-

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31 Mar 09 - 11:56 PM (#2601863)
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From: Anglo

I too hope to see you next year at the Getaway, Severn - I enjoyed last year, particularly your generosity giving me the LP copy of National Geographic's Songs & Sounds Of The Sea. A most unexpected gift.

Recover soon,
John

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01 Apr 09 - 12:15 AM (#2601869)
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From: Lonesome EJ

Severn

Don't you know there are enough people getting fired in this economy without you doing it to yourself? I don't want to needle you, but I hope the nurses are keeping you smiling with some good painkillers there in the Halls of I.V. Not to poke too much fun, but they do get behind in their work. (These jokes would be funnier with some rim shots)

Seriously, get well soon old buddy. All good thoughts directed your way!

Ernie

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01 Apr 09 - 12:40 AM (#2601877)
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From: Liz the Squeak

Jees Sev, the things you do to yourself just to get sympathy and Mudcat Womenz falling over themselves to soothe your fevered brow...


Seriously dear, take care, don't pick it and always shake the drips off.


LTS

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01 Apr 09 - 02:19 AM (#2601905)
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From: Neil D

Get well soon Severn. Mudcat needs your incredible wit.
                         Neil and Christina

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01 Apr 09 - 02:42 AM (#2601911)
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From: Herga Kitty

Severn - hope you get home quickly, before Jack and Jolene get a chance to visit.... All best wishes for a good and speedy recovery.

Kitty

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01 Apr 09 - 03:26 AM (#2601924)
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From: Wild Flying Dove

What awful news - such a horrible thing to happen especially as things seemed to be going now, and your fine sense of humour back up to speed. Thinking of you Severn,
Karen

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01 Apr 09 - 03:54 AM (#2601935)
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From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work

So who can send him a collection of Rabbie's finest...

Well he is in the Burns unit....





























I'll get me white coat.

LTS

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01 Apr 09 - 04:35 AM (#2601961)
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From: catspaw49

Geeziz.......Miss a day here, wake up in the wee hours and read this. Damn Severn, this is no way for me to start a day and its your fault. I hope you're ashamed of yourself........I mean like you got a lotta' nerve doin' something like this just to fuck up my day! Where do you come off taking a perfectly good early morning and trashin' the livin' shit out of it!!!

And try to heal up huh? Don't make me come back here............

Spaw (who omitted all bad puns about flaming you or flaring up or even getting overhaeated)

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01 Apr 09 - 05:49 AM (#2602002)
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From: skarpi

I called the hostspital last night , I was put on hold .........
...................................... for a long time , no info given
could not give him message ? strange people workin in there .

Sev have good recovery my friend .

all the best Skarpi

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01 Apr 09 - 07:38 AM (#2602065)
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From: gnu

I tried four times yesterday and the same thing happened... I can take a hint.... well, several.

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01 Apr 09 - 07:40 AM (#2602066)
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From: GUEST,sapper pretending to work

Oh bugger!
Best wishes to him from me!

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01 Apr 09 - 07:57 AM (#2602074)
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From: SINSULL

The hospital website specifically asks that only one designated family member call the hospital daily for info. The care required in a burn unit is pretty intense and they prefer to spend their time with the patients.
Not a criticism - I found it when thinking of calling for an update. Severn is unlikely to be near a phone - infection being a real threat.
So where is Chance getting his info? And can we request an update?
mary

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01 Apr 09 - 08:35 AM (#2602111)
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From: Beer

Sins is correct. I think that a card would be a wiser thing to do at the moment.
Beer (adrien)

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01 Apr 09 - 08:38 AM (#2602115)
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From: freda underhill

hey Severn, I hope these good wishes from all around the globe speed up your healing.
best wishes, freda

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01 Apr 09 - 08:50 AM (#2602123)
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From: jacqui.c

Good thoughts coming from Maine my dear.

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01 Apr 09 - 09:01 AM (#2602136)
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From: Catherine Jayne

Card in the post.

Heal well Severn. Take care

Love

Khatt, Paul and the mob xxx

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01 Apr 09 - 09:43 AM (#2602166)
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From: Fortunato

Sinsull,

I'll request an update.

I posted an address for cards, not telephone numbers, since I'm a friend not a relative and didn't want to compromise any restrictions.

His cousin is a friend and emails to me.

I know he'll love the cards, and if I can visit I'll bring a copy of this thread. I'll email a link to his cousin as well.

chance

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01 Apr 09 - 09:51 AM (#2602172)
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From: SINSULL

Thanks, Chance. Maybe BillD's local connection would be willing to keep us in the loop especially when Severn is ready for some reading material or music.

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01 Apr 09 - 10:54 AM (#2602227)
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From: topical tom

All good wishes to you, Severn. Get better soon.

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01 Apr 09 - 12:12 PM (#2602309)
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From: Bill D

My local connection IS his cousin. Several of us will get updates when they are relevant and post-hastily.

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01 Apr 09 - 12:16 PM (#2602313)
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From: wysiwyg

All the best.

~Susan

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01 Apr 09 - 12:21 PM (#2602318)
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From: Mrs.Duck

Love and healing thoughts from the Duckpond too.

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01 Apr 09 - 12:21 PM (#2602319)
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From: Mrrzy

Oooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Not burns, how terrible!

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01 Apr 09 - 12:49 PM (#2602345)
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From: Big Mick

I haven't quit thinking of you, and even went and lit a candle for you, buddy. You be well, we need that wit around here. Who else would I get a pop up conversation on facebook with that starts with a totally inane comment and descends from there...... LOL.

I am worried for you and have you in my prayers and best wishes.

All the best,

Mick

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01 Apr 09 - 01:53 PM (#2602410)
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From: skarpi

Sinsull , I understand that , but that a nurse cant take a message ....

comon.............   how hard can it be ?? 1 tonn ??

but anyhow I send to him a card today so he´ll get a great picture of
Iceland .

all the best Skarpi Iceland

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01 Apr 09 - 01:57 PM (#2602417)
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From: Megan L

Skarpi having spent to much time around hospitals i know how hard it is for nurses with people trying to phone. Think how many catters there are and imagine what would happen if the all decided to phone that is why most only talk to family.

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01 Apr 09 - 01:58 PM (#2602419)
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From: SINSULL

Ice is probably a good thing to send him.

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01 Apr 09 - 02:11 PM (#2602427)
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From: Fortunato

All,

"Severn's sister is printing out this thread and will take it to him tomorrow when she visits. I think it is too soon for the rest of us to visit, but I know Severn will appreciate the cards that people have promised to send!
BTW, his cat is being cared for -- please assure people that she is OK."

Keep the good thoughts coming...

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01 Apr 09 - 02:32 PM (#2602439)
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From: Emma B

Card and book (like he needs another :) ) in the post, loving thoughts flying over the pond as well.

Glad to hear Molly is being taken care of too

Now get better Severn or I'll have to come visit again !

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01 Apr 09 - 02:34 PM (#2602441)
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From: Genie

Geez, Severn,
When Jane Fonda said "Go for the burn," this is NOT what she meant!

You are truly one of the sweetest, most generous people I know, and you certainly did not deserve something like this happening (no matter how 'pun-ishing' you can be at times). ; )

I'll send you a card and a CD to help cheer you up.

Now, be a good little puppy (like bobad says), and HEAL!

Warmest wishes for that to be fully and fast.

Genie

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01 Apr 09 - 02:41 PM (#2602447)
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From: Maryrrf

Thinking of you, Sev. Heal quickly!

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01 Apr 09 - 02:53 PM (#2602462)
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From: meself

I don't know you - but, man, you've got my sympathy! Hope you'll be back here soon to cheer up your friends ...

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01 Apr 09 - 03:00 PM (#2602466)
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From: GUEST,His sister Emily

Severn now has access to a computer and hopefully will see these well wishes soon. I will bring the thread with me when I visit. He is luck to have so many people that care about him.

Thank you all

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01 Apr 09 - 03:01 PM (#2602467)
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From: kendall

Awful pun infected card on the way.

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01 Apr 09 - 03:21 PM (#2602487)
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From: Beer

Card left today.
Adrien

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01 Apr 09 - 03:36 PM (#2602499)
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From: fat B****rd

Best wishes for a speedy recovery from Chairlie in Dunfermline

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01 Apr 09 - 03:39 PM (#2602500)
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From: skarpi

Ice !! yes I have plenty of that :>)

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01 Apr 09 - 04:12 PM (#2602513)
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From: gnu

I got a GREAT card today. And I bought a Lotto 6/49 ticket for tonight. If I win, I will deliver the card in person.

On the oft chance that I don't win the big bucks, I deerly hope that the Emily post includes my best wishes for a speedy recovering.

PS... Obonga said he is gonna research stem cell technology, right, eh? So, like, man, you might be able to get a prescription for the miracle marywanna without the stems. Might help the pain reseed.

Yeah... poor attempt. Whatever.

You just get better.

BTW... once again, Thanks, buddy. >;-)

Gary

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01 Apr 09 - 04:28 PM (#2602535)
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From: SINSULL

Wonder what would happen if we mailed him a joint or two? They probably don't allow smoking in the burn unit but maybe Hash Brownies...
Hey Kendall - this is the perfect opportunity to tell your shaggy dog story about the Queen visiting the WWII veterans. Not the one with the Bernaise Sauce.

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01 Apr 09 - 04:34 PM (#2602541)
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From: katlaughing

Card on its way out the door, signed by my grandson, Morgan, no less. (When he asked who the card was for he wanted to know if he could make one,too. We compromised with his signature on the one I did.:-)

Thanks, Sister Emily, Chance and BillD for keeping us up to date.

Pretty soon, we'll be singing...Heal be comin' round the mountain when he comes, heal be comin' round the mountain when... or, maybe Heal-ya ho, boys, that's the way boys, Heal round there over to Severn, Heal-ya ho, boys, let her go-o boys, over to Severn in healinggalay. (Mingalay will never sound the same!):-)

Let us know if it hurts too much to laugh!

kat

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01 Apr 09 - 04:40 PM (#2602549)
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From: My guru always said

Just saw this awful news!!! Glad so many are sending cards, he will enjoy them, especially if delivered in person!

You behave yourself Severn, or Nurse Ratched will be winging her way across the pond!

Heal well! Positive thoughts & gentle hugs from us at Old Keepers,
Hil & Richard x

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01 Apr 09 - 04:51 PM (#2602557)
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From: maeve

I am sev-erely displeased with your current plot to gain sympathy rather than weight. Sev-enfold blessings are winging their way to cheer you up and out of bed. I'd planned to enclose some healing aloe, cold tea, cucumber, and honey, but the envelope kept leaking.

Cool waters and warm regards,

maeve

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01 Apr 09 - 05:58 PM (#2602596)
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From: GUEST,flyingcat (moira)

Hi Severn, hopefully you'll be able to read this direct from the forum. We've just heard about your awful accident and send our love and best wishes for a speedy recovery. Don't forget to do what the nurses tell you and you'll do fine. Nothing worse than a grumpy nurse I can tell you !! ( It takes one to know one!!) Moira and Malc. xx

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01 Apr 09 - 06:03 PM (#2602602)
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From: Stilly River Sage

There's always the Mudcat Recovery Ward.

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01 Apr 09 - 06:17 PM (#2602616)
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From: Zany Mouse

OH NO! That is dreadful.

Give him my love and I'll make a card for him tomorrow.

Healing things winging their way over The Pond.

Blessings
Rhiannon

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01 Apr 09 - 06:19 PM (#2602620)
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From: Crane Driver

I just hope he hasn't burnt all his new hair off. That would be a real b*&&^r.

Get well. That's an order. I've got some new songs for you to introduce to the States.

Andrew

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01 Apr 09 - 06:27 PM (#2602628)
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From: AllisonA(Animaterra)

Dear Severn, Sending cooling, healing thoughts from chilly New Hampshire. You've just got to feel better, after the warm wishes coming from this place!
Do you have access to a cd player, by any chance??

Allison

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01 Apr 09 - 06:48 PM (#2602649)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Tig

Silly thing to do Severn :-(. We liked you as you were - not with rearranged skin and things.

Hope all goes well and you heal quickly.

Lots of love and healing hugs
Tig, Firecat and the Badger
xxxxx

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01 Apr 09 - 07:05 PM (#2602664)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

Best wishes for a quick recovery from us. Keep you sense of humor - who else would want it?

Art and Jenn Brooks

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01 Apr 09 - 07:22 PM (#2602670)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Fortunato

Heal fast and well, Severn.

chance

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01 Apr 09 - 09:02 PM (#2602716)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Nancy King

Thinking of you, Severn! I was trying to come up with some gawdawful pun for this message, but finally realized it would be pointless -- you'd just come back at me with a worse one!

Anyhow, mend quickly!

Nancy

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01 Apr 09 - 09:07 PM (#2602719)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,Dani

Severn, I am sending you a (very gentle, lopsided) hug from NC, and it will have to do.

Be well, and know that many are thinking of you and sending best wishes.

Dani

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01 Apr 09 - 09:56 PM (#2602739)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

You know, in the future you COULD just use a flashlight.

Get outa there soon or I'll send my wife out that way and...oh, sorry. She leaves tomorrow anyway.

So get well and do it soon.

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02 Apr 09 - 01:26 AM (#2602804)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Peace

"Severn now has access to a computer and hopefully will see these well wishes soon. I will bring the thread with me when I visit. He is luck to have so many people that care about him."

CARE about him? We love the guy, Emily.

Bruce

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02 Apr 09 - 03:19 AM (#2602829)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work

You realise that if he requires facial skin grafts, and gets it taken from his upper thigh.... when he tells you to kiss his ass, you won't have to bend down to do it....







Take care dear. Emily - make sure you give him a big hug from the UK, or the nearest you can get. I too have bought my Lotto tickets so I can deliver the hug in person should the deities be kind enough to choose my numbers. Best deliver the hug anyway!

LTS

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02 Apr 09 - 04:51 AM (#2602874)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Mr Happy

So sorry to hear of this tragedy.

I met Severn some years back when he was visiting Britain & such a nice chap.

Hope he's speedily on the mend!

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02 Apr 09 - 06:01 AM (#2602907)
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From: Leadfingers

It didnt take long to reach "100" !

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02 Apr 09 - 07:01 AM (#2602932)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: RangerSteve

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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02 Apr 09 - 07:47 AM (#2602962)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Becca72

Card is in the mail! :-)

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02 Apr 09 - 08:18 AM (#2602995)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Micca

To Lighten Severns Missouri

I started on this Rhine

InSeine, I know, I shouldn't Havre

But well meant in the Mainz

I will not crave his Mersey

Nor make Ribble-d commentary

But take my Tyne and Wear myself

In Turgid Poetry



Avon this Test, I'll do my best

And not Lagan behind

But give an Elbe to our cares

And Liffey them behind

Amazon that our waterways

have know his tread but not the Orinoco

But Taff and Shannon made no bed

On which to rest his boko





Tees often said Sev loves a Punt

On Isis or Thameside

Or Rhone on the Derwent

It cannot be deNiled

but I'll not Bure you further

By Wensum, Yare and Chrome

May Styx and Lethe comfort him

And bring him safely home

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02 Apr 09 - 08:28 AM (#2603004)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work

I can't believe you missed out the Piddle Micca!!!

LTS

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02 Apr 09 - 08:28 AM (#2603005)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Picturing you surrounded by clear cool Alaskan ice, blue skies, and beautiful nurses.
SINS

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02 Apr 09 - 09:14 AM (#2603041)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

Sev- Just as soon as you can laugh take a gander at this thread:

funny stuff

maeve, filled with mirth on a murky day in Maine

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02 Apr 09 - 09:25 AM (#2603053)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST

Severn, I'm so sorry that you've had another bad medical problem. I know that burns are very painful, and I hope that you heal as soon as possible. You'll get a card in the mail from me soon.

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02 Apr 09 - 10:00 AM (#2603081)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Stilly River Sage

Micca, not Styx! No one wants to fool with THAT river!

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02 Apr 09 - 10:05 AM (#2603087)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

NYCFTTS is re-opened and awaiting it's most frequent patient. Any special choice ofr a roomie, Severn? Madoof is due in soon. Obama plans a rest after his European vacation. Or would you like a private room? Nurse Ratched prefers private rooms...

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02 Apr 09 - 10:28 AM (#2603104)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Micca

SRS, The waters of the Styx were supposed to have curative and protective properties (wasnt that what Achilles was dipped in? except she held him by the heel,leaving a weak spot)and the Lethe brings forgetfulness, that might help with hospital food...!!!

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02 Apr 09 - 10:46 AM (#2603125)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

That's Madoff. And do NOT let him invest ANY of your money.

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02 Apr 09 - 12:51 PM (#2603209)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Dan Schatz

Ugh! How horrible. Major burns are not fun at all, and the healing process is often just as bad. But you WILL heal, and you WILL have a crack team of doctors and nurses at Johns Hopkins, all of whom will be seriously motivated to get you better QUICKLY, if only to stop the puns, the horrible puns!

Dan

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02 Apr 09 - 01:12 PM (#2603227)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Lizzie Cornish 1

Severn!   The lengths you Boys will go to, to get out of doing the cooking, never cease to amaze me. :0)

A very, very, very soft, 'right-side only' hug from Sidmouth to you and a kiss too.

I hope you the love in this thread reaches out to you from around the world.

Lizzie x


PS: You are only permitted to be on Sanwich Duty from now on. :0) x

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02 Apr 09 - 01:25 PM (#2603238)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Lonesome EJ

One word for the future, my friend. Microwave. It's how everybody under 30 cooks anyway.;>}

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02 Apr 09 - 01:27 PM (#2603240)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Desert Dancer

He speaks! Yay!

~ Becky in Tucson

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02 Apr 09 - 01:38 PM (#2603254)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Morticia

oh man, and I was whining about a paper cut today......good wishes my friend, I hope you heal quickly.

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02 Apr 09 - 01:40 PM (#2603261)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Yo Sev! I have tears in my eyes that you are able to post.

Typical Sev... wishing someone a happy birthday under these circunstances.

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02 Apr 09 - 01:43 PM (#2603263)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

What a treat to read a post from Himself!

maeve

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02 Apr 09 - 01:48 PM (#2603271)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Hovering Bob

What terrible news to hear of a dear friend and a valued canal boat crew memeber. Thinking of you Sev.
BobH

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02 Apr 09 - 02:01 PM (#2603285)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Superman just posted from the burn unit - very impressive. Welcome back, Sev.

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02 Apr 09 - 02:45 PM (#2603331)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

By day, a mild mannered posty. By night, a mild manner folkie, using his Superhuman powers of kindness, generosity, knowledge, wit... this is gonna take too long...

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02 Apr 09 - 02:49 PM (#2603335)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Ahhhh... Sev... I am sorry if the accolades I and others have attributed to you have embarrssed you in any way. If so, too bad, you deserve it.

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02 Apr 09 - 03:20 PM (#2603358)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,severn

Heartfelt Thanks to all who've posted and especially Chance & Susette, Wincingdevil, Kathie Mack and mysister Emily who got the news out Molly Tht Cat is in good hands All fro now. Everything HURTS!

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02 Apr 09 - 03:26 PM (#2603363)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

You just take care of yourself. Thoughts and prayers... manyfold.

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02 Apr 09 - 03:32 PM (#2603364)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

Thank you for stopping by, Sev. Laughter will help you through the pain. Just be mindful of your healing and remember how many people love and respect you.

maeve

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02 Apr 09 - 04:18 PM (#2603394)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Maryrrf

Hey Sev I (and many others, I'm sure) am really glad to see that you're posting. Don't overdo it, just let us know every now and then that you're okay. And get well fast!

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02 Apr 09 - 05:20 PM (#2603438)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Janie

Good to hear from you, Severn. May the pain decrease every day!

Janie

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02 Apr 09 - 05:57 PM (#2603461)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)

Great to hear from you, Severn! Feel better, ok?

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02 Apr 09 - 05:58 PM (#2603462)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Sandra in Sydney

I'll second that!

Get Well Soon, You'll Feel Better (to quote my favourite card)

sandra

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02 Apr 09 - 06:02 PM (#2603465)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SussexCarole

Love & (very gentle "ouch") hugs to you Severn.

Carole x

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02 Apr 09 - 06:24 PM (#2603485)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Liz the Squeak

Hurting is good, it means the nerves are still working... take care dear and watch out for Nurse Ratched, she's just left Paedeatrics and is on her way down....

LTS

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02 Apr 09 - 06:26 PM (#2603488)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Stilly River Sage

Micca, I should have remembered--I had to look that up. I didn't remember life-giving tendencies, just that crossing it was often the last thing folks did back then. :-/

SRS

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02 Apr 09 - 06:34 PM (#2603497)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Man this is great! I can't believe he's actually posting! I would have given anything for just a quick shot at any computer on my stays........

Severn, I am glad you'e posting but I am also well aware of the pain and time it takes burns to heal. Other things progress more quickly but with burns you just lay there and hurt. So thanks......We all appreciate it!

Hopefully some of the latest and newest technologies can help out and you'll be feeling better asap.......

Spaw

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02 Apr 09 - 07:11 PM (#2603525)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

And, don't go thinking you have to respond to each one us, or in every thread, or every PM, etc.! Just a once in awhile "hello" is good to let us know how you are progressing, etc. Have someone let us know when you are up for some music CDs and the like, though, okay? And, anything else which might help.

Spaw, technology has advanced so much since you were last in...remember we had to write on the cave walls to communicate?

luvyakat

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02 Apr 09 - 08:37 PM (#2603562)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

This morning, I washed a cup at work and scalded my hand. A slight blister on one finger but I am the fourth to do it. I couldn't get Severn out of my head. I hope you can sleep through the worst of this. Surrounding you in ice...SINS

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02 Apr 09 - 10:00 PM (#2603615)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Janie

Tell 'em you wants more morphine!

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02 Apr 09 - 10:27 PM (#2603631)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Genie

Hey, Severn, so great to see you're up to posting.   I'll feel a lot better when you're up to inflicting some of your far-fetched puns upon us once more, of course.

As for LtS trying to tell you how wonderful all that pain is, well, that may be true, but that may not be a very good analgesic right now.   Get well so you can go smack her upside the head for that, OK.

And, yes, thanks so much to Chance and Susette, Wincingdevil, Kathie Mack and your sister Emily for letting us know what's happening. And so glad that Molly The Cat is in purrfectly good hands.

Now, keep visualizing all these soothing, cooling, non-painful hugs from all of us, while you sing Scots ballads there in the (Rrrobbie) Burrrns unit.   

[[[[[[[[[[Severn]]]]]]]]]]

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02 Apr 09 - 10:41 PM (#2603636)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: bobad

Sister Morphine

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03 Apr 09 - 12:10 AM (#2603667)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: open mike

hey, sweetie, did you remember to stop drop and roll?
hope all is better soon.

your cowboy name might be smokey savage!

you were so kind to send me tapes of cowboy music.

I hope you are out riding the range again soon...

Laurel

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03 Apr 09 - 06:06 AM (#2603768)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Liz the Squeak

I said it was good, I didn't say it was fun!

However, I will accept a smack upside the head in good grace if you come and deliver it personally.

Keep your end up Sev, your bed in the recovery ward is being made up as I type... just got to get the crumbs out that Micca left behind. It could be a while yet.

LTS

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03 Apr 09 - 06:45 AM (#2603780)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Fortunato

Severn,

You're welcome, and though I should be used to it by now, it's always very moving to see the warmth and caring that comes to us from our Mudcat community.

You deserve it all; I hope the pain lessens every day and soon you're you're old self again.

all the best of luck, I think you're due a run of good fortune.

Chance and Susette

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03 Apr 09 - 08:16 AM (#2603811)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Sev,
Make sure you ask for more pain meds if you need them. All the stress of the pain can slow down your healing. I would insist on being put in a coma until it was all over - I'm a wuss about pain.

Picturing you in a bah of crushed ice (in a Speedo).
SINS

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03 Apr 09 - 09:17 AM (#2603860)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Liz the Squeak

Oh Sins, that comes under 'cruel and unusual'.... Mental Floss required, mental floss!!!!

Now if it were a bath of ice cold cranberry juice.....

LTS

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03 Apr 09 - 09:34 AM (#2603867)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

and a Speedo.

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03 Apr 09 - 09:38 AM (#2603871)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Liz the Squeak

I see him more as one of those stripy, old fashioned, full body bathing dress kinda guys myself.. I think he'd look dandy in the straw boater hat.

And I'd be able to sleep at nights.... :D

LTS

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03 Apr 09 - 09:40 AM (#2603873)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: kendall

You know what they say, "You can't keep a good man down."

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03 Apr 09 - 10:21 AM (#2603906)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Myself, I'd wanted be soaking in a tub of cool aloe vera gel...nothing like it to soothe a nasty burn. The ice could go round the outside of the tub, like a double boiler, only keeping the aloe cooled!

It is cool, very cool, and rainy in the high desert, today...lots of good moisture...thinking of you, Severn, and hoping you feel the sweet release of rain throughout your bod.:-)

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03 Apr 09 - 08:50 PM (#2604270)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

OK The Jell-O pit is disinfected, filled with Aloe Vera Gel (in a lovely shade of green)and cooled with a blanket of crushed ice. The squid is not happy but he'll live. Hop in Severn. Enjoy!

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03 Apr 09 - 08:57 PM (#2604278)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

And have a big mug of Pusser's while you soak, you soak.

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03 Apr 09 - 11:52 PM (#2604343)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Sometimes I am really glad I don't know much about drinks. Pussers???? Ewwww...doesn't sound very appetizing!**bg**

The jello pit sounds great, Sins!!

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04 Apr 09 - 01:57 AM (#2604361)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Liz the Squeak

Pussers is a rum... although I seem to remember Sev is denied such pleasures after last years hiatus. Make it something soft and I think he'll be happier. Besides, that Pussers is evil stuff and will raise his temperature more than is good for him and the nurses.

LTS

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04 Apr 09 - 03:53 AM (#2604388)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

A good man needs no superlatives and a true friend knows his own worth

Still holding you (gently) in my thoughts

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04 Apr 09 - 07:43 AM (#2604437)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: The Admiral

Severn we have only just heard the news, afraid that we haven't been on mudcat for a while. Pleased to see that you managed to post to the thread. Thinking of you and hoping those nurses are treating you gently.
Tony and Pearl xx

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04 Apr 09 - 09:53 AM (#2604486)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Ron Davies

So sorry to hear of your accident, Severn. But it's great--and amazing--that you've been able to post to Mudcat already. And you know the community here is pulling for you. Hope you can keep us posted on your progress.

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04 Apr 09 - 11:24 AM (#2604525)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Liz - it is a virtual tub of aloe and a virtual Pusser's. I think Sev can manage it. I love to wander off in my own head and do and be what I am not. Go for it, Sev. Speedo and all!

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04 Apr 09 - 11:27 AM (#2604528)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Finally got to the post office... WITH the card! >:-)

98p for a letter to the US, plus tax. I thought they just stuck the stamp on with glue.

Hey! At least I am trying, eh? (Yes, I know I am trying most of the time.)

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04 Apr 09 - 11:58 AM (#2604552)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Pistachio

Ouch! Only just found the thread. Best wishes and continuous virtual hugs over the ether from East Yorkshire.
'Hissyfit' Hazel x

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04 Apr 09 - 12:51 PM (#2604575)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: kendall

Ok, this is mostly for Severn.

(1) King Ozymandias of Assyria was running low on cash after years of war with the Hittites. His last great possession was the Star of the Euphrates , the most valuable diamond in the ancient world. Desperate, he went to Croesus, the pawnbroker, to ask for a loan. Croesus said, "I'll give you 1000 dinars for it." "But I paid a million dinars for it" the King protested. "Don't you know who I am? I am the King!" Croesus replied, "When you wish to pawn a Star, makes no difference who you are."



(2) Evidence has been found that William Tell and his family were avid bowlers. However, all the Swiss bowling league records were unfortunately destroyed in a fire so we will never know for whom the Tells bowled.



(3) A man rushed into a busy doctor's office and shouted "Doctor! I think I'm shrinking!" The doctor calmly responded, "Now settle down, you'll just have to be a little patient."



(4) A marine biologist developed a race of genetically engineered dolphins that could live forever if they were fed a steady diet of seagulls. One day, his supply of the birds ran out so he had to go out and trap some more. On the way back, he spied two lions asleep on the road. Afraid to wake them, he gingerly stepped over them. Immediately, he was arrested and charged with transporting gulls across staid lions for immortal porpoises.



(5) Back in the 1800's the Tates Watch Company of Massachusetts wanted to produce other products and since they already made the cases for watches, they used them to produce compasses. The new compasses were so bad that people often ended up in Canada or Mexico rather than California . This of course is the origin of the expression, "He who has a Tates is lost!"



(6) A thief broke into the local police station and stole all the toilets and urinals, leaving no clues. A spokesperson was quoted as saying, "We have nothing to go on."



(7) An Indian chief was feeling very sick, so he summoned the medicine man. After a brief examination, the medicine man took out a long, thin strip of elk rawhide and gave it to the chief, telling him to bite off, chew and swallow one inch of the leather every day. After a month the medicine man returned to see how the chief was feeling. The chief shrugged and said "The thong is ended, but the malady lingers on."



(8) A famous Viking explorer returned home from a voyage and found his name missing from the town register. His wife insisted on complaining to the local civic official who apologized profusely saying "I must have taken Leif off my census"



(9) There were three Indian squaws. One slept on a deer skin, one slept on an elk skin, and the third slept on a hippopotamus skin. All three became pregnant, and the first two each had a baby boy. The one who slept on the hippopotamus skin had twin boys. This goes to prove that the squaw of the hippopotamus is equal to the sons of the squaws of the other two hides.



(10) A skeptical anthropologist was cataloging South American folk remedies with the assistance of a tribal brujo who indicated that the leaves of a particular fern were a sure cure for any case of constipation. When the anthropologist expressed his doubts, the brujo looked him in the eye and said, "Let me tell you, with fronds like these, who needs enemas."



By the way, the guy who wrote these 10 puns entered them in a contest. He figured with 10 entries, he couldn't lose. As they were reading the list of winners, he was really hoping one of his puns would win, but unfortunately, no pun in ten did

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04 Apr 09 - 01:02 PM (#2604583)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Elabourate puns, Kendall.

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04 Apr 09 - 01:12 PM (#2604590)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

More feghootish actually.........

Spaw

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04 Apr 09 - 01:43 PM (#2604618)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Micca

A Mainite who told long and elaborate shaggy dog stories was holding forth at an event for Maine humourists, unfortunately during one of his best stories he let rip a trouser cough of Catspaw proportions both malodorus and noisy, even his wife got up and walked away!

A wit nearby was heard to remark " It seems to me you shift your wife like a Kendall with the wind"

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04 Apr 09 - 01:46 PM (#2604620)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I think I am gonna duck and run for plover!

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04 Apr 09 - 02:54 PM (#2604665)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,rumanci

Good healin' thoughts your way - good friend, good man.
NO jokin'- I swear (FAR too often!) upun my word !
rum x

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04 Apr 09 - 03:04 PM (#2604671)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: kendall

A few years ago I was reading a letter from Utah Phillips. Things had been going badly even back then, so I tried to cheer him up and he said, "It's better to write one Kendall than to curse the dark."

True story.

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04 Apr 09 - 09:08 PM (#2604809)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Can't we make this thread a bit more music related and educational? I've just been researching some info for one of our "Origin" threads, specifically the one about the song "Ode to Billie Joe." It is of particular interest since the Obama election showing the amount of change we've seen......finally! So at least let me preview it here and some of you can critique it before I move it to the thread. Plus it makes this thread more music and less BS. I doubt Severn considers his situation as BS!

The story of Billie Joe is based in truth but stylized to some degree. It is an old story, dating back to the the late 40's when the only daughter of John Hatch, a Mississippi Klansman of some note, was in love with the first black attorney in the state. Jubilee Simmons was the grandson of slaves and his parents had named him Jubilee because they had both been members of the famous Fisk Jubilee Singers, where they had actually first met and fallen in love. He had gone to law school at the University of Chicago and returned to his family's home state of Mississippi, taking up residence in Carroll county in 1948.

Klansman John Hatch's daughter was known to be a bit wild and young Kelli had already incurred her father's wrath on numerous occasions. Kelli was living with two other 22 year old women in the small town of Campton, Mississippi when she met and began dating Simmons. Her father learned of it a few weeks later and came into town drunk with some Klan buddies to hunt down and kill Simmons. Simmons law offices were across from the county courthouse and through an open window he could hear the drunken invectives hurled his way from across the square. He slipped out a back door and went to Kelli's house to take her away and save them both from the murderous rancor of her father and his equally violent "brethren."

Not finding Jubilee in his office the Klansmen split up to search for him and John Hatch went to his daughter's, presumably to beat her or possibly (and probably) worse. He arrived before the pair had left and headed in the back porch door adjoining the kitchen. Seeing him coming, Simmons grabbed a kitchen knife and jumped atop the counter and then onto the top of the refrigerator that stood by the door. As John Hatch passed, he didn't notice Simmons who then jumped him safely from behind and in the ensuing struggle, Hatch was stabbed with the knife. The lovers bagged his body and threw it off the bridge on their way out of town. They were on their way to Chicago when they were arrested in Clarksville, Tennessee and returned for trial in Mississippi. Jubilee represented both and thanks to the testimony of one of the roommates and Mrs. Hatch, the wife of the deceased and Kelli's mother, who had suffered abuse for years at the hands of her husband, both were acquitted and moved to Chicago where he established a moderately successful practice on the south side.

An original song about this was written in 1954 by a man named Wallace Adams and differed some from the later recorded version by Bobbi Gentry. The original song told the story as it was, but owing to legal considerations, the Gentry version was the only one allowed to recorded. The original was titled, "The Day that Jubilee the Barrister Jumped Off of Kelli Hatch's Fridge."










Sorry..............Told it 9 times before but I figure I can still hook someone.......

Spaw

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04 Apr 09 - 09:32 PM (#2604820)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

I'll vouch for the truth of whatever it was that Spaw just said. Folks from Ohio don't never tell nothin' but the Truth. Why, my very own wife is admitted to practice Law in Ohio and she tells of the time one of her clients was being sworn in.

"Do you swear to tell the Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth, so help you God?" asked the Judge.

"Up to a point," said her client.

"And what point is that?" asked the Judge, bemused.

"Up to the point when I start lyin'," replied her client.

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04 Apr 09 - 09:35 PM (#2604824)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

And as we move poor Severn back into Intensive Care, Jacqui carefully opens the cellar door and kicks the involved parties down the stairs. Shame on you all!

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04 Apr 09 - 10:52 PM (#2604837)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST

thanks to all

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04 Apr 09 - 10:56 PM (#2604838)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Stilly River Sage

I just hope his injuries aren't of the sort where it hurts to laugh. Or to groan.

I hope jacqui left a couple of bruises. Geez, but those were bad. Old and stinky, most of them, but still bad.

I know better than to wade into one of Spaw's long threads. But I still read the darned thing anyway. ;-D

SRS

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05 Apr 09 - 04:03 AM (#2604923)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,KT not logged in

Sev, I'm so sorry to hear about this. You seem to have an incredible spirit to push through it all! I second Sinsull's image of surrounding you with cool, healing Alaskan ice! Be well, friend.

KT

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05 Apr 09 - 04:26 AM (#2604925)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: alanabit

Sorry to hear of your troubles and very glad to hear that you are on the mend.

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05 Apr 09 - 06:04 AM (#2604945)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Ghirotondo

Hi, Severn, get well!
A postcard from Tuscany is coming (but knowing the Italian Postal Service you'll get it when you'll be completely ok!)

Ciao, auguri.
Lanfranco

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05 Apr 09 - 08:15 AM (#2604983)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Why not surround him with cool Alaskan Amber and forget the Alaskan ice? Then you could just give him a straw and he'd have the best of both worlds.

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05 Apr 09 - 09:01 AM (#2605003)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

Oh, there's a picture.

Good morning, Sev.

maeve

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05 Apr 09 - 11:51 AM (#2605069)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST

still hurts.left hand still in extenston splint.many drugs,much pain....

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05 Apr 09 - 12:16 PM (#2605077)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Sandra in Sydney

sending hugs & love

sandra

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05 Apr 09 - 12:26 PM (#2605081)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Not a pun out of him. Poor Severn must be hurting. I am so sorry - more ice and cooling soothing thoughts.

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05 Apr 09 - 01:02 PM (#2605095)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Micca

I just spoke to him and he is quite doped up which is slowing him down both in speech and in his quick-fire reposts, but sounded as cheerful as he could be under the circumstances.
He confirmed he was NOT trying to iron a shirt while still wearing it.
He is in a fair amount of discomfort due to both the burns and also the areas the used for the skin-grafts so in the main progress is being made but it is slow and steady.
Get well soon Buddy and I look forward to seeing the "New Improved" Severn later in the year!

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05 Apr 09 - 01:06 PM (#2605097)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Hang tough, buddy. Hang tough. Thoughts and prayers.

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05 Apr 09 - 02:43 PM (#2605133)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Skivee

Severn, I've been sending healing thoughts and mental unguents your way. I hope they help.

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05 Apr 09 - 04:33 PM (#2605193)
Subject: Update on Severn: Moved from ICU
From: Wincing Devil

Just got back from a visit at JHU. His new room Number is 312a, New Phone [phone]. He's stronger than when I talked to him on Friday, good spirits.

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05 Apr 09 - 04:52 PM (#2605196)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Thanks. Great news!

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05 Apr 09 - 05:04 PM (#2605203)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Charley Noble

Nice to get some updates. Sounds as if it's gonna be a long haul. Let's get 'em gals on the tow-rope today!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

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05 Apr 09 - 05:07 PM (#2605204)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Charley Noble

Whoops, I forgot to post the chorus:

And it's haul away girls, steady and true,
Polly and Dolly and Sally and Sue,
Mothers and sisters and sweethearts and all,
So it's haul away, haul away, haul away, haul away, girls!

Charley Noble

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05 Apr 09 - 05:09 PM (#2605205)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Peace

Severn, you are one of the best folks I've 'met' in years, and from a few talks on the phone last summer, I know you are a quiet understated sob. You have the courage to handle this and lots left over for the rest of us. You are going to get thru this, but it is going to hurt like hell for a while. That's nature's way of letting you know your nerves are screaming, and that's a good thing. Hang in.

Bruce

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05 Apr 09 - 06:40 PM (#2605259)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,severn

new hosptal contact

rom312-A
410-550=6216

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05 Apr 09 - 06:57 PM (#2605274)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

Thanks, Severn. Nice to see you stop by here this evening.

maeve

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05 Apr 09 - 08:11 PM (#2605313)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

I'd call, but I'm not going to.

Get some sleep, get some healing.

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05 Apr 09 - 08:17 PM (#2605321)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: vectis

Get well soon mate, we need to share a few pints together again somewhen soon.
Mary & Ian

XXX

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05 Apr 09 - 08:45 PM (#2605343)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,George Burns

Hey! here's some burnt offerings ....


A man goes to a doctor because both of his ears are burnt. 'Sit down and tell me how it happened, says the doctor. Well,I was ironing my clothes when I received a call and instead of picking the phone I picked up the iron and burnt my ear.'But that's one ear - what about the other? She called again...

FACE BURN

A married couple was in a terrible accident where the woman's face
was severely burned. The doctor told the husband that they couldn't
graft any skin from her body because she was too skinny. So the
husband offered to donate some of his own skin.

However, the only skin on his body that the doctor felt was suitable
would have to come from his buttocks. The husband and wife agreed
that they would tell no one about where the skin came from, and
requested that the doctor also honor their secret. After all, this
was a very delicate matter.

After the surgery was completed, everyone was astounded at the
woman's new beauty. She looked more beautiful than she ever had
before! All her friends and relatives just went on and on about her
youthful beauty!

One day, she was alone with her husband, and she was overcome with
emotion at his sacrifice. She said, "Dear, I just want to thank you
for everything you did for me. There is no way I could ever repay
you."

"My darling," he replied, "I get all the thanks I need every time I
see your mother kiss you on the cheek.

.........................

best friends, Daryl and Gomer, were sent for.

Daryl went in, and the mortician pulled back the sheet. Daryl said, "Yup, he's burnt pretty bad. Roll him over." The mortician rolled him over, and Daryl said, "Nope, ain't Bubba."

The mortician thought that was rather strange, and brought in Gomer next to identify the body. Gomer took a look at him and said, "Yup, he's burnt real bad, roll him over." The mortician rolled him over, and Gomer said, "No, it ain't Bubba."

The mortician asked, "How can you tell?"

Gomer said, "Well, Bubba had two assholes."

"What? He had two assholes?" asked the mortician.

"Yup, everyone in town knew he had two assholes. Every time we went to town, folks would say, 'Here comes Bubba with them two assholes.'"

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05 Apr 09 - 11:36 PM (#2605399)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Art Thieme

Severn,

Here's to the quickest possible recovery! And I'm sitting here with my absolute favorite -- Laphroaig single malt -- toasting you.

And after you learn the ropes, and accomplish that, please, call Barrack and tell him how to do it!!!!

All the very best,

Art Thieme

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06 Apr 09 - 12:46 AM (#2605421)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Barry Finn

I hope you're doing a bit better Buddy. All my hopes & wishes to you for a speedy & full recovery.

Barry

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06 Apr 09 - 09:44 AM (#2605596)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Leadfingers

Severn- Just been up visiting the family ! Colin and Pat send their Good Wishes .

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06 Apr 09 - 01:37 PM (#2605740)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Mrs.Duck

Trouble is when you've had all this work how will we tell you and George Clooney apart??

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06 Apr 09 - 02:52 PM (#2605811)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

You know, I really did read that Leadfingers had been "vomiting the family." Had to read it twice before I read it right.

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06 Apr 09 - 03:29 PM (#2605868)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Leadfingers

Nothing Sickening about My Old Mom Rap ! LOL

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06 Apr 09 - 06:15 PM (#2605997)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Geoff the Duck

I imagine the scene when Severn arived at hospital...

Ambulance - "We're bringing in a new patient"
Nurse - "Who is it?"
Ambulance - "Severn"
Nurse - Best tell the Doctor to prepare for the Words..."

Quack!
Geoff.m-

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06 Apr 09 - 07:04 PM (#2606031)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Leadfingers

That is TERRIBLE Geoff ! Almost bad enough for Sev ! LOL

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06 Apr 09 - 07:04 PM (#2606034)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Leadfingers

200

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06 Apr 09 - 08:49 PM (#2606122)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Janie

Hi Sev, just checking in to see if there is any word on how you are faring.

Lots of good thoughts continue to wing their way up I-95.

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06 Apr 09 - 09:36 PM (#2606155)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Bill D

Up I-95? In that traffic? I'd best go out and guide them in...I know the roads from 95 to Hopkins well....
.... and I'll add some of mine as I go.

Lots of good wishes, Severn....

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06 Apr 09 - 09:49 PM (#2606159)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Sandy Mc Lean

Heal quickly Sev!

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07 Apr 09 - 08:30 AM (#2606395)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

More ice from Maine...

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07 Apr 09 - 09:30 AM (#2606450)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Donuel

Great puns. They were even better when I imagined hearing Barack Obama tell them.

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07 Apr 09 - 01:29 PM (#2606645)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,Fred Bailey

And make another trip to Columbus for your rehab (or is that penance?)

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07 Apr 09 - 03:31 PM (#2606744)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,Emily

Severn continues to heal and they have him up trying to walk (only as far as the bathroom so far). Says he is a bit shaky on his feet.
Starts physical therapy tomorrow. He so wants to be punning you all but he can only use his right hand so, typing is difficult. I pity you for when he is better. He is enjoying the cards as well. Thank you.

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07 Apr 09 - 04:27 PM (#2606799)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

That's wonderful news, Emily. Thank you very much.

Sev- We await your recovery and the resultant hail of hovering puntritudes. Then shall we exclaim, "Oh hailkite!"

maeve

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07 Apr 09 - 04:27 PM (#2606803)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

PT - Perpetual Torture. Nurse Ratched to the fore.
Poor man. This too will pass.

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07 Apr 09 - 10:02 PM (#2607029)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Ferrara

Up and walking! Oh good news. Hang in there Severn, and may you set new records for healing quickly.

Love,
Rita

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07 Apr 09 - 10:05 PM (#2607032)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST

FRED,

my daugther's graduating om May 16. I hope to go to Cinevent with her the followingweek

I will have some time to kill there, so please
keep me posted

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07 Apr 09 - 10:10 PM (#2607034)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,severn

Limited typing 0s a problem. so thanks

LOVE You ALL

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07 Apr 09 - 10:12 PM (#2607037)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Severn: your physical therapists are named Olga, The Lash, and Mademoiselle Pain, assisted by Miss Birch. Remember: You VILL do as they say!

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07 Apr 09 - 10:16 PM (#2607039)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,SEVERN

sOMEfinl skin graFT surgery in the next few

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07 Apr 09 - 10:49 PM (#2607056)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Don't post if it hurts. And I'm sure it hurts and it's gonna hurt even more. Mlle. Pain will see to it....

Just lay there and get well. You can read, but you cannot post.

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07 Apr 09 - 11:37 PM (#2607073)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

What Rapaire said! And, thanks to Emily for the further update!

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08 Apr 09 - 03:28 AM (#2607128)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Genie

OK, Severn, here's more of yer just desserts:

There was this horse stable, see? One of the prize mares was a beautiful thoroughbred red horse named Tess. Not only was she swift as the wind and - to her owners' delight - very fecund, but she had such a strong maternal drive that she would nurture and care for anyone and anything that seemed in need of her care. So she would nurse orphaned calves, let stray cats sleep in her stall, and give love and comfort to small, bratty humans who were often rejected by their two-legged brethren. She even, on occasion, 'adopted' punk rockers, jazz musicians, and (shudder!) BANJO players!   

One night, though, this lovely mare was abducted by a gang of black-leather clad teens with body piercings, black eyeliner, black lipstick -- the whole ghastly works. For weeks the owner and the cops tried to solve the crime, and finally one day they were amazed to find their beloved horse galloping back to the stable, with the black-leather-clad kids in hot pursuit.

The cops, of course, took the felonious brats into custody and tried to get a statement from them.   They finally admitted that they felt alienated by society and had kidnapped this legendary mare in the hopes of availing themselves of her renowned nurture -- but to their dismay, she totally rebuffed their pleas for attention and love.

The moral of the story, of course is
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08 Apr 09 - 04:47 AM (#2607150)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Leadfingers

ASs if he Dig at Banjo players wasnt bad enough , genie , the punch line was even worse !

Keep at it Sev , and we'll see you soon I hope

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08 Apr 09 - 07:05 AM (#2607189)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I tried to watch DVD's on my PC a few times and they fouled up for some reason.

I finally got a DVD player AND I fially tried it out. First DVD I watched was of Buster Keaton films... thanks again, Sev.

Keep on keepin on, buddy.

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08 Apr 09 - 08:42 AM (#2607248)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Genie is just trying to make Severn's puns look good so he'll heal faster.
Heal faster, Sev! I'm begging you.

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08 Apr 09 - 09:40 AM (#2607285)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

He'll heal and be heelarious again in due time.

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08 Apr 09 - 09:49 AM (#2607292)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Be careful this coming Sunday. It will rain or it will not, it will be sunny or it will not be, an asteroid will hit the earth or it will not, civilization will perish under word play or it will not -- all because it's time for the annual visit of the Either Punny.

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08 Apr 09 - 09:52 AM (#2607297)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Keep this up and I will be a basket case.

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08 Apr 09 - 10:00 AM (#2607305)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: beardedbruce

Was that the Aether Bunny?

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08 Apr 09 - 10:36 AM (#2607332)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Sev said grafts would take place soon... a visit from the Ether Bunny?

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08 Apr 09 - 12:35 PM (#2607407)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: open mike

hang in there, pard.

keep walking

perhaps you could use a voice recognition system

which would type as you talk...

i think there is one called Dragon...

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08 Apr 09 - 01:35 PM (#2607442)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Yeah, that's it.....They call it Dragon because you have to keep draggin the mike around to type............

Spaw

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08 Apr 09 - 02:41 PM (#2607473)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Big Mick

Genie...... you know I love ya ........ but that has its limits ...... I would revoke your membership forth with ..........
















...... if I could quit giggling long enough..... I do not want you and Art Thieme in the same State ........














....... and I will be using that in my next gig.

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08 Apr 09 - 02:50 PM (#2607480)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

They'll clean him up, he'll get a bit of graft (but hey, what's new about that in the DC area?), and they'll move him to a special water bed where the ebb and flow of water will assist healing. After that he'll be commissioned in the US Navy for have been where the Severn Meets The Tide.

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08 Apr 09 - 03:17 PM (#2607507)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Dragon Naturally Speaking is grate soft wear. I used it a lot full stop

it take sum time to get it to recognize your speech patterns come but when you get it running well come it is just beachy. I can type 150 words a minute with it but it does retire some add just meants when you get start Ed.

If you get Dragon come ah, hear is a hint for anyone who has a few dinks on the weak end. Set up two uses. One for during the weak and one for when you are in binding. That way, when you have a few beards come you can use the other data vase and it will recognize your screech saturns.

Works a street full stop. I am dove thing it.

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08 Apr 09 - 04:53 PM (#2607571)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Genie

Hey, just don't forget my royalty check, Mick. *g*

Severn, I've finally gotten the hang of editing the iMovie videos and saving them in formats like QuickTime and jpeg so I can "share" them online without the whole world seeing them.
I should be able to send you some links to video files from last fall's Getaway very soon.

I even set up an account at MediaFire so I could send people links to download those videos without seeing all the porno lure pics at the bottom of the page that you get when you use RapidShare. But since RapidShare doesn't require having an account, I'll probably go ahead and send you some links using that site, if you're well enough to handle the porn. OK?

Genie

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08 Apr 09 - 05:17 PM (#2607593)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Well... he can still use his right hand... so he can delete the links if required, right?

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08 Apr 09 - 05:53 PM (#2607629)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

If he's gonna post no matter what anyone says, he or someone should look at the Accessibility Options in Control Panel.

Or just put the damned caps lock on and let him shout.

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08 Apr 09 - 10:20 PM (#2607772)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Pauline L

Severn, I'm so glad you're beginning to walk and write to us. You have a lot of friends here, and we're all hoping that you have a speedy recovery.

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08 Apr 09 - 10:35 PM (#2607780)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

Don't listen to any of them. Don't listen to me either. ESPECIALLY don't listen to Rapper and Ginnie. Or New either. And finally, remember that all physical therapists are demons in disguise, but occupational therapists are angels on Earth.

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09 Apr 09 - 04:21 AM (#2607847)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Neil D

Severn,
   Get back to us soon. You're the last living proof that puns can actually be funny. It only seems to be a forgotten artform if you read this thread.

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09 Apr 09 - 08:10 AM (#2607947)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Ah yes - 2/3rds of a pun = P U

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09 Apr 09 - 09:15 AM (#2607980)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Somebody HAS to....

Art... no News is good news?

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09 Apr 09 - 10:49 AM (#2608032)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Noreen

Card on its way over the ocean... complete with suitable puns for healing purposes.

Thinking about you, Severn.
x

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09 Apr 09 - 02:55 PM (#2608218)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Fortunato

Severn,

I've just sent you a card, please don't pop a graft when Gilda does it to you...

cheers,
chance

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09 Apr 09 - 03:18 PM (#2608234)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

The moon will fully Passover tonight. Hopefully, that will make the weather Good Friday.

Thinking of you often, Sev... hang tough, buddy.

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09 Apr 09 - 03:20 PM (#2608235)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

That's it! I am officially announcing the establishment of the Pun Passing Committee. No further puns will be tolerated unless they have been fully inspected by Joe Offer and approved for general consumption.

Sev, hurry up and get well...I am begging you.

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09 Apr 09 - 04:56 PM (#2608275)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

And don't forget to say "excuse me" when you pass a pun...unless you prefer to look around innocently and say "was that you, Severn?".

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09 Apr 09 - 05:18 PM (#2608287)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

gnu. i haf chad the say ex-peer once with Dragon Snatcherly Streaking, two and I jus lobe it, two!

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09 Apr 09 - 07:20 PM (#2608346)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Bill D

No gnus is good gnus...

(well, somebody had to do it!)

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09 Apr 09 - 09:07 PM (#2608415)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Cellar! Now!

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09 Apr 09 - 09:26 PM (#2608419)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Fortunato

Here is a letter from my friend and Severn's cousin, Kathie Mack:

Dear Friends,   
   As you know, Severn Savage suffered severe burns in a kitchen accident on March 25 and is still recovering in the Johns Hopkins Burn Center. This is Severn's third health disaster in 18 months and he has exhausted his sick leave. This means that he is not only suffering from the burns and the skin grafts they require, but he is in financial difficulties.

Severn is a warm-hearted and generous person and a long-time member of FSGW and supporter of acoustic music. Many of us have been discussing ways to help him out in his time of need. He is my also my cousin, and so I want to write to you all to solicit your ideas and support.

A first need is moral support. Severn appreciates very much the get-well cards he has already received. Please continue to send cards to him at Hopkins:
> Severn Savage
> Johns Hopkins Burn Center, Room 312A
> Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
> 4940 Eastern Avenue
> Baltimore, MD 21224


A second need is financial support (utility bills keep piling up, even if he is not at home). A benefit concert and benefit chantey sing are being discussed, as well as direct donations. Please let me know if you have other ideas, and/or can help with any of ideas already on the table.

So far, the FSGW Open Sing on April 3 has passed the hat and I have deposited that money directly into Severn's checking account.
If you would like to contribute money directly to Severn, please make a check payable to him and mail it to me so that I can deposit it for him:
> Severn Savage c/o Kathie Mack
> 7208 Maple Avenue
> Takoma Park, MD 20912


With many thanks for the kindness and interest already shown to Severn,

Kathie Mack

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09 Apr 09 - 10:40 PM (#2608436)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,severn

sick leave not depleted yet,thank god.


thanks to all for carrying the weight on this sturdy thread trat i am hanging onto for joy.while i try to cary on my own wait

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09 Apr 09 - 11:11 PM (#2608452)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Didn't I tell you not to do that? Sheesh, some people. You can read but you cannot post. Spend your time and energy healing.

Heal, boy! Heal!

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10 Apr 09 - 12:52 AM (#2608480)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Chance, PM sent with a couple of ideas.

Severn...take it as easy as possible and let your body doing its healing...we'll still be here for you when you are ready and more able.:-)

All the best,

kat

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10 Apr 09 - 05:44 AM (#2608552)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

SEV! I have tears in my eyes from your post Sev! You da man!

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10 Apr 09 - 01:06 PM (#2608751)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Liz the Squeak

Bless you dear, it's been one of those weeks for special friends being wonderful... keep healing and we'll keep doing the other stuff.

XX

LTS

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10 Apr 09 - 03:02 PM (#2608812)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Kim C

I am late to the game as I don't check in here too often lately, but Severn, I am thinking of you. I hope you are watching some Marx Bros. movies while you recover. :-)

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10 Apr 09 - 03:58 PM (#2608848)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Fortunato

Sorry we got the wrong word on the sick leave. I hope it holds out for you, mr. severn.

hang in there. more to follow.

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10 Apr 09 - 04:59 PM (#2608874)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

You WILL be pulling your own "wait".

And let us know what we can do to help you lose wait.

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10 Apr 09 - 05:11 PM (#2608883)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

Be careful what you pull on, guy. There's no privacy in those hospital rooms, ya know....

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10 Apr 09 - 05:30 PM (#2608891)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Pulling his own wait - he's back to punning. Oh dear, poor nurses.

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10 Apr 09 - 05:34 PM (#2608893)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

He'll ratchet up them thar nurses, 'e will.

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10 Apr 09 - 05:42 PM (#2608901)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Art... "Be careful what you pull on, guy. There's no privacy in those hospital rooms, ya know...."

That's why ya needs a privates nurse. But, I understand they charge more. Of course, ye just need them ta come a few times a day, at most.

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10 Apr 09 - 06:22 PM (#2608920)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

You are a classy person, Sev.

"thanks to all for carrying the weight on this sturdy thread trat i am hanging onto for joy.while i try to cary on my own wait " Sev

That thread is spun of our regard for you, fastened by your wit and underhanded puns. You are swinging on the free end for now; spinning and resting, hurting and healing. The weight will lift, the wait will diminish, and we will be both here and there to fly through the air with you.

maeve

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10 Apr 09 - 06:42 PM (#2608934)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Big Mick

Hang in there, buddy. The day doesn't go by that I am not thinking of you, and praying for your recovery.

All the best,

Mick

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10 Apr 09 - 06:53 PM (#2608937)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Yup... class and beyond... that's why I said I had tears in my eyes.

Fact is, I still have not seen or listened to all the DVDs and CDs and tapes that Sev sent me. The man is generous and beyond. His love for the music is only outweighed by his love for fellow human beings.

Anyone who does not know Sev or has not read his treasure of posts at this Mudcat Café is missing out... missing out, period. Take a gander back at his posts... remarkable knowledge and humour... a treasure, indeed.

Sorry if that makes you uncomfortable or embarassed, Sev... it's only the truth.

I just hope that you make a speedy recovery... the speedier, the better....your contributions to this community have been great... we need you to continue.

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10 Apr 09 - 09:49 PM (#2608992)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Well Severn seems to be getting better and coming back and posting on a pun-ctual basis......with several real groaners already! I know that typing is tough but I'm confused as to which side was injured and what he's typing with.....and perhaps I don't want to know!. If his right side is injured and he's right handed, than he has very little left. But if his left side is injured, he's all right. I know its some long days for you Sev, but I used to borrow a copy of Gray's Anatomy from the Nursing Station. There's a lot of humerus things in it...................

On a more serious note (E-Flat will do).....Severn go do something else for a minute.....................

THE REST OF YOU NEED TO READ THIS

Over the ten years I've been here, I have on several occasions found myself in a situation similar to Severn's and the support of this place in ALL ways was not only unbelievable but needed as well. When I have been given the chance I have tried to repay those wonderful, generous, and caring, folks by supporting others when it became their turn in the barrel.

Chance (Fortunato), with a letter from Kathie Mack, Chance's friend and Severn's cousin, was kind enough to post an arrangement where we can contribute $$$ directly to Severn. I know that none of us here are well off and times are tough, but 10 or 20 bucks from a lot of 'Catters can really add up quickly. It doesn't take a lot when there a lot of us tossing in a few bucks. We've done it for others in the past and not so oddly, like myself they realize the only way to pay it back is to keep the circle intact. So here's the info once again:

If you would like to contribute money directly to Severn, please make a check payable to him and mail it to me so that I can deposit it for him:
> Severn Savage c/o Kathie Mack
> 7208 Maple Avenue
> Takoma Park, MD 20912
So get an envelope and your checkbook, put away the Easter candy and all those friggin' eggs, and stroke a check.......Do it by Monday and this time next week I'll bet we'll have helped out......at least a bit!

In battle, in forest,
At the precipice in the mountains,
On the dark, great sea,
In the midst of javelins and arrows,
In sleep, in confusion, in the depths of shame,
The good deeds a man has done before defend him.
.......from the Bhagavad Gita

Give yourself a little more defense against the curves of life!!!


Spaw

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10 Apr 09 - 10:03 PM (#2608995)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Are you saying that if I send a check, my hips and waist shall be saved from the recent and overabundant "curves"? HALLELUYAH!!!!!
And a WHOO WHOO too.

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10 Apr 09 - 10:10 PM (#2609000)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Now wait a minute........We ain't talkin' no freakin' miracles here ferchrissakes! Besides, nobody wants to see you waisting aweigh.................

Spaw

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10 Apr 09 - 11:29 PM (#2609027)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Like anchors aweigh? Are you saying that a waist is a terrible thing to weigh? Well, I can but say, "Away with wasting a waist aweigh away!"
(I have a way with words which can weigh heavily upon me if I do not say "Away with that!" by weighing my words carefully.)

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10 Apr 09 - 11:39 PM (#2609031)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Your puns are curdling my stomach....Please don't whey in with anymore.....

Spaw

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11 Apr 09 - 12:27 AM (#2609038)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,severn

as they say here in the durn burn unit, like mary ellen, cauterize again....

like a phoenix, or maybe just a 'numbah two san', i will rise again from the ash holes of fate with some crisp one
liners with one hand tied

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11 Apr 09 - 12:30 AM (#2609039)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Coming back to form nicely...............What he'll form I have no idea.

Spaw

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11 Apr 09 - 03:30 AM (#2609070)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Genie

Just cut that out, Spaw! Yer jes' gonna make Severn feel like he hasta spend his precious energy vying with yez fer the punniest quips!

But thanks for keeping that address up front and center. You're right that a little bit from a lot of us can really add up and dear Severn can use that help.    He is, indeed, a treasure.

Genie

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11 Apr 09 - 06:03 AM (#2609113)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

It is time for us to pay punative damages for the utter awfulness of our puns as well as a charge for the charge we get from Sev's masterpieces.

The good news is we'll all keep on punning no matter how long the race.

Good morning, Sev.

maeve

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11 Apr 09 - 10:35 AM (#2609188)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

AWWW not you too, Maeve. Say it isn't so...

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11 Apr 09 - 10:58 AM (#2609196)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Oh boy! To see who make the fastest puns! We'll race again, race again!

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11 Apr 09 - 12:51 PM (#2609256)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Yo, Sev. I was just watching the men's world curling. Now, it's a vid you sent me of Hawkins, Lewis, Perkins, Gowan, Healy... "Let It Rock" seemed appropriate... thanks again.

I think of you often, every day. Just knowing that you are such a great guy and a friend warms my heart. As I am sure it does for many in this here Café. Too bad all your friends can't take a wee bit of the pain for you, because, with that many friends, you would have no pain.

Hang tough, buddy. Like Red says, "I'm pullin for ya. We're all in this together."

Gary

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11 Apr 09 - 01:01 PM (#2609264)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Carrying that along a bit......Gnu, I gotta' tell ya' that there are times anymore when I think you ain't got your stick on the ice.

Spaw

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11 Apr 09 - 01:05 PM (#2609265)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Yeah. Well, I play hockey like a Canuck and if you wanna play, you'll find my stick up yer ass.

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11 Apr 09 - 01:05 PM (#2609267)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

WAIT.... that didn't come out right.... NO pun was intended!

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11 Apr 09 - 01:09 PM (#2609272)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

It wasn't the coming out that bothered me......more the going in..........

Spaw

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11 Apr 09 - 01:11 PM (#2609273)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Spearing is a two minute penalty... two minutes is a LONG time.

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11 Apr 09 - 01:23 PM (#2609277)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Liz the Squeak

It's the ash holes of fate that really makes it interesting...

Keep smiling Sev, I'll try and check in but my sister has a bad record with computers...

LTS

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11 Apr 09 - 01:54 PM (#2609293)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

That's the problem with records.....poor quality. tell her she needs a CD instead!

Spaw

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11 Apr 09 - 02:11 PM (#2609302)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

Just back from boating along the canals, remembering and thinking of you Severn at every lock - and that's an awful lot of thoughts! :)

Look out for one or two postcards - I hope they're redirected from Room 9!

Good to see you posting - don't forget to check out friends and wishes over on Facebook too.

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11 Apr 09 - 05:51 PM (#2609391)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

Sidenote to SINSULL. Oh, yes... When I was a very young sprout my dad taught me to grow and harvest fresh puns, as well as to prepare heirloom varieties for the educated palates of gourmand pun-tasters. I find that the growing medium can dramatically affect the quality and ripening of even the generic puns.

Goodnight, Sev.

maeve

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11 Apr 09 - 06:38 PM (#2609420)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

Maeve, are you saying that the best puns are based upon pure bullshit?

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11 Apr 09 - 06:49 PM (#2609426)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

The best compost is made of many organic materials, Art. ;)

See the lengths to which we go for you, Sev?

maeve

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11 Apr 09 - 07:21 PM (#2609438)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

I dunno...there goes my image of maeve as pure and sweet...here she is carrying on about organs and lengths...next thing ya know she'll pull out a tape measure and line 'em up!


Take it easy, Severn..."asholes"!**bg**

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11 Apr 09 - 08:38 PM (#2609462)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

Why look, Sev; it's a music thread!

Maeve, returning to the garden

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11 Apr 09 - 09:31 PM (#2609477)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Did you know that Viagra is using the chorus to "Mary Ellen Carter" for a series of proposed commercials?

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12 Apr 09 - 07:44 AM (#2609604)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Is the grub any good, Sev?

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12 Apr 09 - 09:52 AM (#2609642)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: skarpi

well Sev , I hope you got the card by now :>) I hope your recovery is
well , and remember best recovery is on the long run give this time .

thoughts on the way through the Atlantic .......... might take
some fall on the way , but in the end it will be there with you .

all the best from the Island in the North .
Skarpi

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12 Apr 09 - 11:26 AM (#2609683)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,severn

The food, of course, could be a whole lot better, and their idea of low carb diabetic fare and mine differ greatly, but they are more concened with me getting lots of protein to help bring my body back to health.

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12 Apr 09 - 12:01 PM (#2609697)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Well, it's good that a nutritionist is looking after you in that manner, Sev.

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12 Apr 09 - 12:45 PM (#2609712)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Happy Easter, Sev. Did the hospital give you a pastel egg and a chocolate bunny to start your day?

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12 Apr 09 - 12:47 PM (#2609714)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Alice

I hope the Easter bunny found you!

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12 Apr 09 - 12:54 PM (#2609720)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

or maybe not........... :)

Definately NO chocolate! but my very best wishes for Easter and a time of healing

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12 Apr 09 - 08:53 PM (#2609921)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

I hope that they are including the five basic food groups: salt, sugar, alcohol, grease, and chocolate. As another diabetic, I can only sympathize.

Happy Easter.

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13 Apr 09 - 06:55 AM (#2610066)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

A Golden Oldie for you -

Building the new hospital wing....

When a panel of doctors were asked to vote on adding a new wing to their hospital, the Allergists voted to scratch it and the Dermatologists preferred no rash moves.

The Gastro-enterologists had a Gut feeling about it, but the Neurologists thought the administration had a lot of nerve, and the Obstetricians stated they were laboring under a miss-conception.

The Ophthalmologists considered the idea shortsighted; the Pathologists yelled, "Over my dead body!", while the Pediatricians said, "Grow up!"

The Psychiatrists thought it was madness; the Surgeons decided to wash their hands of the whole thing, and the Radiologists could see right through it!

The Internists thought it was a bitter pill to swallow -but the Plastic Surgeon said, "This puts a whole new face on the matter."

The Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the Urologists felt the scheme wouldn't hold water.

The Anesthesiologists thought the whole idea was a gas, and the Cardiologists didn't have the heart to say no.

In the End, the Proctologists left the decision up to some jackass who didn't give a crap.

.... Another day nearer health
Lots of good thoughts
'Em'

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13 Apr 09 - 08:10 AM (#2610096)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

GROANNNNNN
Please get well soon so we can put an end to this painful attempt at out punning you, Sev.

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13 Apr 09 - 09:28 AM (#2610130)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

SINS... "...attempt at out punning... Sev."

Not likely. Just giving him another raisin d'etre that may help bear fruit.

>;-)

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13 Apr 09 - 10:06 AM (#2610149)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

300...neener, neener, neener

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13 Apr 09 - 10:16 AM (#2610156)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Bill D

artbrooks... that was a gift.. I saw it 15 minutes ago and decided not to claim it.

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13 Apr 09 - 10:57 AM (#2610177)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Micca

Art before you accept BillDs offer check the meaning of the word "gift" in a German dictionary!

"Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes"

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13 Apr 09 - 10:59 AM (#2610178)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I saw it at 09:28 AM. I figured Terry would nab it.

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13 Apr 09 - 12:11 PM (#2610214)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

But never look a gift horse in the mouth.

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13 Apr 09 - 12:24 PM (#2610220)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Leadfingers

Me ?? I was involved in other things , though IF I had been in here at the time I would have grabbed it !

Still thinking good things for Sev though !!

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13 Apr 09 - 01:34 PM (#2610280)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,Emily

Just received word from the hospital and Severn that they will be releasing him home or a temporary facility tomorrow. He is a little apprehensive about being ready to go home but they are arranging for PT and home care for his wounds, etc.

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13 Apr 09 - 01:37 PM (#2610283)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

That is amazing. Thank you for the update.
SINS

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13 Apr 09 - 01:38 PM (#2610286)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

Thank you, Emily. Glad to hear Sev will have help caring for his wounds.

maeve

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13 Apr 09 - 01:47 PM (#2610290)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

That IS amazing. Thanks, Emily. I hope he gets someone in whom he likes and trusts to take care of his wounds. The personality, rapport with, and skill of a home health aide or nurse can really make a difference in recovery, not just physical but otherwise, too.

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13 Apr 09 - 01:48 PM (#2610291)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Tig

That's great news! Not only does it mean they are happy with the way you are healing Sev (though you may not FEEL that good yet) it also means that you are away from all those sick people with their nasty bugs.

It also means you can heal at your own rate (probably faster) and not be woken up early if you don't want to be.

Lots of BIG HUGS
Tig
xxxxx

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13 Apr 09 - 02:12 PM (#2610299)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

I'd say - and not only because my wife works in rehab - that he'd probably be better off in a transitional care facility for a week or two. Home health is generally there for only an hour or two a day, and my (unfortunate) experience with them is that many don't have a super-high level of technical skills. Burn care is hard.

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13 Apr 09 - 02:59 PM (#2610322)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Besides, look at his record.

Stick him in a temporary "facility" and do it quickly, with facility. Right now he has all his faculties, or many of them, and a facile hand will help him keep what he has.

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13 Apr 09 - 04:37 PM (#2610407)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

AAARRRRRGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!

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13 Apr 09 - 04:43 PM (#2610416)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Well, then, SINS, I dare'snt comment on facile hands that don't know what the other hand is doing. Or who.

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13 Apr 09 - 05:19 PM (#2610444)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Regardless of faculties or facilities, I think artbrooks has it down, factually, as in fact he speaks from second-hand experience.

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13 Apr 09 - 05:42 PM (#2610461)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

And, for that, I present a present of the sound of one hand clapping.

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13 Apr 09 - 06:02 PM (#2610476)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

You can't get the clap from one hand. Of course, you never know where that hand has been, so, maybe.

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13 Apr 09 - 06:14 PM (#2610485)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Surely, then an actual ovation, as a matter of fact, might produce the clap en masse?

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13 Apr 09 - 06:19 PM (#2610487)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Les masse must be in a very excited mood, non?

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13 Apr 09 - 06:31 PM (#2610496)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Wouldn't less mass be either a smaller crowd or fewer church services? Oops, with less mass we'd have less gravity and we'd all float aw

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13 Apr 09 - 06:38 PM (#2610502)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I forget how that one goes...

The mass of the ass is equal to the square of the hair by the sine of the angle of the dangle?

Is that close?

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13 Apr 09 - 06:57 PM (#2610518)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

As the young lady said to the Scotsman: "I dinna like the gleam in your eye nor the tilt o' your kilt."

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13 Apr 09 - 07:03 PM (#2610523)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Sev... if you can get any You Tube, here's a lullaby at bedtime that I know you will Sad news. She taught a lot of people a lot of things.

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13 Apr 09 - 07:06 PM (#2610531)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Okay... somebody is messing with my posts. Fix it... fix it now.

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13 Apr 09 - 07:09 PM (#2610532)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Lullaby?

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13 Apr 09 - 07:11 PM (#2610536)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Whatever.

Hang tough buddy.

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13 Apr 09 - 07:12 PM (#2610537)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I'll try again... appreciate.

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13 Apr 09 - 07:14 PM (#2610542)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Oh dear... oh my... maybe I did cut and paste incorrectly...

hehehehe... no pun intended...

Sleep well, Sev.

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13 Apr 09 - 07:23 PM (#2610552)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

From what I remember of Ms. Chambers, putting you to sleep was not one of the things she was noted for.

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13 Apr 09 - 08:26 PM (#2610588)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Well, Art... wouldn't have taken her long to make me sleepy.

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13 Apr 09 - 08:29 PM (#2610590)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Genie

I'm with Art, Sev.   It's good news that you're healing fast enough for them to kick you out of that nasty ol' hospital with the germs and all (and people waking you up every hour or so, e.g., to give you a sleeping pill), but rehab at home can be difficult, especially without 24-hour care available. If they can't let you recoup in a rehab center for a while (given the way our US "health care system" works), I do hope you have lots of people who can come by as needed to help you out with things at home - including the PT and OT people.

Does Maryland allow medical marijuana? And would that help anyway?

I hope our horrible puns are making you feel right at home in the meantime.

Genie

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13 Apr 09 - 08:36 PM (#2610595)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Sorcha

Severn doesn't smoke at all. He can't drink alcohol or eat much carb/sugar anymore either. Don't you people remember any of this??????

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13 Apr 09 - 09:43 PM (#2610629)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Yeah, we do Sorch. But some of us figure if we remind him of his inability to eat chocolate, drink booze or smoke a joint, it will take his mind off his pain.

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13 Apr 09 - 10:06 PM (#2610642)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Sorcha

Jaysus, Mary and Joseph.

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13 Apr 09 - 10:22 PM (#2610647)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

My mom, dad, and brother!!

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14 Apr 09 - 06:38 AM (#2610807)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Sandra in Sydney

amazing changes in the week I've been offline - lotsa' atrocious puns & reports of Severn's improving health & examples of his improving posts!

keep getting well & feeling better

sandra

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14 Apr 09 - 06:50 AM (#2610816)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Janie

Just coming in to say hi, Sev, and to say I check the thread daily to see how you are faring.

Janie

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14 Apr 09 - 07:42 AM (#2610843)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Hate to be practical but has anyone cleaned Sev's kitchen since the accident?I suspect that is not a mess he should be coming home to. Hope he goes to a emporary facility where he can get round the clock care. But I am still amazed that he is ready to leave the Burn Center at all.

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14 Apr 09 - 08:08 AM (#2610861)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Great news but I was wondering the same thing as Sins........And I agree on the short term facility. Much better for a few weeks.

Good Luck Sev.....it's about time you had some.

Spaw

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14 Apr 09 - 08:23 AM (#2610873)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Look. Keep your head down, never volunteer. The sergeant WILL chew you out, but don't take it personally. Keep your shoes shined and your rifle cle...wait. You said "graft", like in "skin graft."

Sorry, I thought you said "draft", like in "Army."

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14 Apr 09 - 12:37 PM (#2611056)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,Tinker

Sev, the hospital (and more importantly the insurance company) have a responsibility to provide a safe discharge. For anyone who lives alone this means that they have the option to discharge to a temporary care facility to assist in the transition. Having friends stop in is not the same as care when you needed it. If you ask there is a good chance it can be provided.

Take care of yourself -- for you and for all of us as well...
Tinker

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14 Apr 09 - 01:06 PM (#2611073)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Tossed your cookie, huh?

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14 Apr 09 - 01:49 PM (#2611099)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I have debated posting my comments on "the move", and I have discussed same by PM with several Mudcatters. I have come to the conclusion that, even though it's none of my business, and even though I may be posting upsetting comments, it is better that I post. Not for Severn's sake in particular, but for all those who may find themselves in similar circumstances.

I will try to be as brief as possible, so many details will be left out.

SOMEtimes, medical care providers want to "move" a patient and they may have many and varied reasons.

The patient may be under the influence of drugs and/or, more importantly, under the influence of not wanting to upset the medical care givers. Not upsetting the apple cart extends to the advocate(s) for and to the family(s) of the patient.

My experiences indicate that a thorough discussion involving the patient, the patient's advocate(s) and family(s), transitional care facilty personnel or extramural care personnel, and the patient's doctor (GP, family doc) is needed.

Ya gotta make sure everyone is on the same page. I have seen screwups that should not have happened. I lost my business because of such a screwup.

Having said all that, my post and others are no more than conjecture as no details have been posted. I am sure Sev and his advocate(s) and family(s) will make sure he is okay.

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14 Apr 09 - 02:09 PM (#2611109)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Good thoughts and well intended gnu. I think many of us are concerned. Severn was expecting a six week stay in hospital. Proper nutrition will be critical to his healing. Infection still has to be a worry. That singed kitchen is at the top of my list.
Mary, in fuss-budgety Mother Mode hoping she is not offending anyone.

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14 Apr 09 - 02:22 PM (#2611120)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

SINS... fuss-budgety Mother Mode.

I have personal knowledege of same. Thanks again, Mother Mary. Don't ever change.

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14 Apr 09 - 03:30 PM (#2611155)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

That was the principal of the grade school I attended: Mother Merry. The school was Sts. Delilah and Jezebel Grade School and was taught by the Sisters of the Divine Figure. There were Sister Trixie La Boom, Sister Venus en Fourrures, Sister Justine de la Vertue, Sister Juliette les Prospérités and others who molded my mind and those of so many other children.

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14 Apr 09 - 03:43 PM (#2611163)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Rapaire... "...molded my mind..."

I got a pointer across the knuckles from Sister. Molded my opinion.

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14 Apr 09 - 03:47 PM (#2611169)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Trixie and Venus? You sure they were Sisters?:-)

Since you all brought it up...I cannot read/hear "Mother Mary" without this coming into my head: Clickety.

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14 Apr 09 - 03:53 PM (#2611176)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Cann't do it at work. But I had to wonder if Rap's school was in fact the birthplace of the Temple of the Golden Globes????

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14 Apr 09 - 04:14 PM (#2611188)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

Good news!

I spoke to Severn just as he was about to be transferred to a rehab facility; when the nurse heard I was ringing from the UK she let him remain for a few more minutes to chat.

He will post the address here as soon as he is able and says to thank everyone for the wonderful cards from all over the place.

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14 Apr 09 - 04:27 PM (#2611196)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Thanks for the update, EB.

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14 Apr 09 - 04:33 PM (#2611198)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Thanks, Emma. Good News.

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14 Apr 09 - 04:33 PM (#2611199)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Great!!!.....He's going to Rehab!!!!.....AS it should be.....Now who or whom do we talk to about the kitchen and all as well.

Kathie Mack maybe? Does Bill or Chance know anything about getting in touch with her by phone?

Spaw

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14 Apr 09 - 05:02 PM (#2611218)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Why not just bust a window, climb in, and then explain to the cops you're actually cleaning the place up (NOT out!) for a friend in the hospital?

I bet it would be a real surprise!

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14 Apr 09 - 05:02 PM (#2611219)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: open mike

will the O.T include cooking lessons?

what were you doing at the time of the accident, Sev?

here's wishing you good progresss, healing and returning home soon.


Laurel

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14 Apr 09 - 05:06 PM (#2611224)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

Having shared Severn's hospitality Laurel I think he could teach a few folk something about cooking :)

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14 Apr 09 - 05:09 PM (#2611226)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

LMAO......Having gotten the "word" from a reliable source that all is being taken care of..........I will retire to a corner and shut ta' hell up about it!!! Although I liked the B&E suggestion from Rap...............

Spaw

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14 Apr 09 - 05:17 PM (#2611236)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Spaw, remember this: There is no problem so big or so complex that it cannot be solved by the correct amount and placement of high explosive.

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14 Apr 09 - 05:20 PM (#2611240)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

So sayest the sapper.

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14 Apr 09 - 05:48 PM (#2611266)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Sorcha

I'm willing to bet that Kathie Mack and Sev's sister Emily are on it

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14 Apr 09 - 06:09 PM (#2611282)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Tig

It's really good that he should get into rehab - although what I said about being out of 'hospital' still applies. That way he gets the best of both worlds which we all know he deserves.

Watch out for the physio terrorists Sev. You may be able to teach them a few new words (invent some if needs be). Make the most of the extended care and don't rush to be out.

Lots of love and hug
Tig
xxx

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14 Apr 09 - 06:24 PM (#2611290)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

Sapper? Hah! Quoth Rapaire," I'm from the Inspector General's office, and I'm here to help you".

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14 Apr 09 - 06:35 PM (#2611294)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Art, when I was in Korea I carried an "in case of war" MOS of -- Bridge Sergeant with the engineers.

I went down to see the 1st Sgt. when the EC-121 was shot down, just to give him the good news that if the worst came I was his!

"What's your primary MOS?" he asked.

"11B40," I replied.

"Hmmm...well, if war breaks out just stay out of our way, alright?"



(MOS = Military Occupational Specialty. 11B40 = Light Weapons Infantryman.)

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14 Apr 09 - 08:15 PM (#2611339)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

The Medical Dictionary

Artery: Study of paintings.
Bacteria: Back door to cafeteria.
Caesarean Section; neighbourhood in Rome.
Dilate: To live longer than your kids do.
Enema: Not a friend.
Fibula: A small lie.
G.I. Series: An Army ball game.
Hangnail: Coat hook.
Impotent: Distinguished, well known.
Labour Pain: Getting hurt at work.
Morbid: A higher offer than I bid.
Nitrates: Cheaper than day rates.
Outpatient: A person who has fainted.
Post Operative: Mail employee
Rectum: Dang nearly killed him.
Seizure: Roman emperor who lived in the Caesarean Section.
Tumour: a total of three
Urine: Opposite to you are out.
Vein: Conceited.

Check in soon Severn - more good thoughts for this new stage in recovery

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14 Apr 09 - 10:08 PM (#2611393)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,Pauline L

Severn, I'm glad that the staff feels that you have improved enough to move to rehab. I hope that the rehab treatment goes well and helps you. I keep sending positive energy and good wishes to you.

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15 Apr 09 - 01:12 AM (#2611454)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: CapriUni

Jeez, Sev! I leave MudCat for a season, wandering off to do other things, and just look at the fine mess you get yourself into!

*Tsk.*

Glad you're healing so quickly, and I Hope it all continues apace.

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15 Apr 09 - 03:17 AM (#2611472)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,LTS dahn anda

Great to hear of the progression on the road to recovery Sev, take care of yourself or let others do it for you!

LTS

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15 Apr 09 - 09:48 AM (#2611650)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Surrounded by beautiful young women who cater to his ever wish and need? Who feed him peeled grapes and roasted hummingbird tongues and pickled dormice and stuff like that and provide the finest wines to drink? Who care only for his body and "do" him regularly in ways he never before thought of?

And he needs good wishes??????

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15 Apr 09 - 10:12 AM (#2611659)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Rap? What in the world are you going on about? Sev is in rehab not a whore house. SHees. And even if he were in a whore house, he still hurts too much to care about peeled grapes, pickled dormice, or getting done. Actually, getting overdone is what got him into this mess in the first place.

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15 Apr 09 - 10:23 AM (#2611665)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

Actually, if Sev is lucky (and he might be if he is going to a university-affiliated facility), there might be student nurses around. Student nurses are cute...kinda like kittens. If he is really lucky, the staff PT will be male - all female PTs are named Cruella. Their training is focused upon reaching beyond mere pain into the realms of pure agony. Did I mention that herself is an OT?

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15 Apr 09 - 10:35 AM (#2611676)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,Emily

Severn is in Rehab at Layhill Center on Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring. We think that he will be there about a week. His current telephone number is 301-603-7011. I am trying to circle the wagons of family and friends to help with his care when he gets home.

Can't believe all the cards that I took home for him from the hospital. Thank you again. You guys are amazing.

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15 Apr 09 - 01:26 PM (#2611799)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Good news! And, as for circling the wagons, great news. I'll bet a lot of 'Cats wish they were close enough to help out too.

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15 Apr 09 - 01:40 PM (#2611811)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Genie

Thanks for that glossary, Emma. *g*

But I thought "urine" was a personal pronoun -- you know, like "my'n," "ther'n," "our'n," "his'n," "her'n," etc.

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15 Apr 09 - 01:44 PM (#2611815)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Genie

ETA: Thanks so much for the update, Emily. So glad you are there (with your other helping hearts and hands).

Genie

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15 Apr 09 - 04:49 PM (#2611931)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

You mean they're NOT catering to his every want and need?

How is he going to get well?

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15 Apr 09 - 05:41 PM (#2611964)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

He has to go to obedience school first, to learn to heal, then he'll get better!

Thanks, Emily! Glad to hear he is going to transitional situation.

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15 Apr 09 - 08:05 PM (#2612054)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Sandra in Sydney

nicely said, kat

keep learning, severn

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15 Apr 09 - 08:09 PM (#2612057)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Peace

A few weeks in the hospital and he took a turn for the nurse.

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15 Apr 09 - 08:23 PM (#2612066)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

I'll bet, in another week, he will be begging to go home. There is nothing more wonderful than crawling into your own bed with a warm kitty after being away for a while.

Heal!

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15 Apr 09 - 09:29 PM (#2612105)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: CarolC

Will cards be forwarded from the hospital? Mine might get/have gotten there after he left.

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16 Apr 09 - 08:55 AM (#2612347)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Any way to PM a home address so that he will have cards waiting when he arrives?
SINS

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16 Apr 09 - 10:10 AM (#2612372)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

CC... I expect the hospital will forward any mail to his home address.

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16 Apr 09 - 10:23 AM (#2612385)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

G'mornin. Spaw... ye was in the crossword this mornin. The clue was "Dupe". I didn't get it right away as I didn't have my glasses on and I thought it read "Dope". Hmmmmm....

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16 Apr 09 - 11:13 AM (#2612421)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Don't know, gnu. Some of Barry's mail never made it to his home.

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16 Apr 09 - 01:35 PM (#2612545)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Well, then... I suspect Emily may ask the burn unit if she can help in any way to ensure he gets his cards as they mean SO much to him in the healing process.

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16 Apr 09 - 01:57 PM (#2612561)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

That Sev...what a card!

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16 Apr 09 - 05:56 PM (#2612717)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Yup, he's a hot ticket.

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16 Apr 09 - 06:50 PM (#2612745)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Well, at least he's not a ball of fire anymore.

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16 Apr 09 - 06:51 PM (#2612746)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

eeewwwww

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16 Apr 09 - 07:41 PM (#2612769)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Sheepish, Art?

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16 Apr 09 - 07:45 PM (#2612775)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Oh, c'mon... Sev is havin a chuckle. If there is any lad or laddess at this here Café that could appreciate the humour in those farout jokes, it's the man himself. I know it and so does Sev. Youse can joke along or...

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16 Apr 09 - 07:53 PM (#2612781)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

gnightgnu Sev... hang tough buddy. Again, like Red says, paraphrasing, "Were pullin for ya... we're all in his together."

Keep yer stick on the ice... and yer laces tight.

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16 Apr 09 - 09:28 PM (#2612824)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Yeah. Keep your nose to the grindstone, your stick on the ice, your shoulder to the wheel, sunshine on your shoulders, your eyes on the road, and your hands to yourself.

Think of how stupid you look.

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16 Apr 09 - 09:35 PM (#2612828)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

I found this Oirish blessing on the web! - honest!

May the light always find you on a dreary day.
When you need to be home, may you find your way.
May you always have courage to take a chance
And never find frogs in your underpants.

and...   this little cautionary tale

Lura, the Countess of Killarney, was on a world tour with her husband, the Count. They were staying at an Intourist hotel on the edge of the Ural Mountains and were scheduled to begin an escorted horseback tour of the area early the next morning. Lura had developed a good tan a month earlier on the beach at Nice, but now she noticed that it was beginning to fade. Not having anything scheduled after lunch, she took a blanket and wandered off in search of a secluded spot where she could touch up the tan a bit.

Unfortunately, Lura failed to realize that at high attitudes the rays of the sun were much more damaging than at sea level. Even worse, she fell asleep. She awoke, feeling rather uncomfortable. Dressing gingerly, she limped back to the hotel to have her husband assess the damages and the prospects for the morrow.
After one look he delivered his verdict: ....
"Tour all Ural, Lura? Too raw, Lura. Lie."

well it's almost folksong! :)

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16 Apr 09 - 09:43 PM (#2612835)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

"Again, like Red says, paraphrasing, "Were pullin for ya... we're all in his together."

Look gnu......YOU can be in his or maybe Rap or Sev if they've a mind to, but I gotta' tell ya'..........like, uh......I ain't doin' it. Man, I don't even know where his has been and for that matter I dunno' about yours either.......and DON'T tell me.............I had a big supper and I'd like to keep it down.............................geeziz...................................


Spaw

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16 Apr 09 - 10:03 PM (#2612846)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Janie

Gnu, I'm gonna have to send you the bill for the sessions it's gonna take to get THAT image out of my head;^)

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17 Apr 09 - 08:02 AM (#2613020)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Good morning, Sev. Feeling better?

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17 Apr 09 - 10:57 AM (#2613115)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Leadfingers

I cant make up my mind as to wether Sev not having ready access to a 'puter is good or bad ! I reckon he could hve some good resonses to some of the posts in here !

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17 Apr 09 - 11:00 AM (#2613116)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Leadfingers

Typos were NOT intended to make it easy for me to post -

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17 Apr 09 - 11:00 AM (#2613117)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Leadfingers

300 !!

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17 Apr 09 - 12:43 PM (#2613188)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

SINS. "Feeling better?" I wonder if the nurses could answer that one? >;-)

Terry. Surrre.

Spaw... pervert. My kinda guy! Um, hmmm...

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17 Apr 09 - 01:02 PM (#2613206)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Gnu, Spaw is just a normal, quiet, home-loving kind of guy. He mows the grass whether it needs it or not, barbecues in the backyards on weekends, watches Monday Night Football, drinks Bud Lite, eats extra-large pizza with double everything, votes Republican, wants to return to the gold standard, drives a big honkin' diesel pickup truck, hunts ducks and deer in the Fall, buys camouflage thong underwear for his wife and/or girlfriend, has 2.3 children, and is, in every possible way, an example par excellence of a typical Ohio pervert.

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17 Apr 09 - 01:10 PM (#2613220)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Rapaire. "... mows the grass whether it needs it or not..."

Now, THAT is PERVERTED!

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17 Apr 09 - 03:50 PM (#2613349)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Liz the Squeak

Just checking in so I know where I got to before the giggles got me...

Sev - I hope you are taking notes and know who to get back at once your typing hand is better... I would respond on your behalf but I don't like to fight a battle of wits with unarmed opponents.

(((Love)))

LTS

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17 Apr 09 - 03:53 PM (#2613353)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Bring it on, lass.

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17 Apr 09 - 06:40 PM (#2613465)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

Were you referring to the Bare of New Brunswick and the I-poo of Idaho, Liz?

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18 Apr 09 - 05:43 AM (#2613695)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I got nuthin... lot's of it, too.

Hope we get a weekend update on the new digs and all the noses.

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18 Apr 09 - 03:20 PM (#2613985)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

You nose... the diagnoses, the prognoses...

Hey... can I get a hand here? lift a finger?

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18 Apr 09 - 05:17 PM (#2614057)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

I'd be glad to give you the finger, myself.

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18 Apr 09 - 05:23 PM (#2614062)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Sorcha

Me too, Art! LOL

And just where is the Master, gnu? He seems to have mysteriously done a dissapear act.......


NO posts on this thread for his good friend Severn. Or any other posts either....

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18 Apr 09 - 06:23 PM (#2614085)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Genie

oh, grooooaaaaannn, Emily! That was even worse than my stolen roan story!


Sev will love it!

; D

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18 Apr 09 - 08:27 PM (#2614146)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Fortunato

Susette and I went to see Master Severn at Our Lady of Dispassionate Motion R&R Center, and there he was, the picture of relaxation.   Fully reclined and waited on hand and foot, as it were. Why they even brought him his lunch in bed, he didn't have to move a muscle.

Kind man that he is, he offered to show us his grafts, but Susette declined. Believe it or not our good Severn was quite talkative as well and regaled us with stories of his adventures in health care.

We took himself an ipod so he could listen to some old time country music, and if you folks have Itune compatible recordings, why you could send him some and he could down load them on his 'puter when he gets home which may be in a few days.

All in all he seemed quite himself. I asked if they used all foreskins to graft his skin, as I was concerned about the effects of swimsuit season and miniskirts on his newfound epidermis, but he allowed as how he'd grown it all himself.

cheers, chance

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18 Apr 09 - 08:35 PM (#2614149)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Thanks Chance!

"...regaled us with stories of his adventures in health care." So, if he can regale....

Great news. Thanks again!

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18 Apr 09 - 08:36 PM (#2614150)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Sorcha? I don't understand???

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18 Apr 09 - 10:21 PM (#2614178)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

I don't either, gnu but that's the lot of my life.
Now the picture of Severn lying on the bed while some nubile nurse peels him a grape and offers to chew it for him - that's good news.
Thank you Chance and Suzette.

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18 Apr 09 - 10:29 PM (#2614181)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

I'd heard they only use aftskin for this, eh? No problem there during the swimsuit season unless it's a bit of a d-r-a-g.

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19 Apr 09 - 05:25 AM (#2614285)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars."

Kahlil Gibran

Good to hear from you again

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19 Apr 09 - 09:02 AM (#2614344)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Sandra in Sydney

thanks for the reports

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19 Apr 09 - 11:45 AM (#2614394)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Leadfingers

Thanks Chance ! Glad to know he IS mending !!

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19 Apr 09 - 12:06 PM (#2614414)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Genie

What Lead said. : )

I'll send some mp3s too.

Genie

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19 Apr 09 - 03:35 PM (#2614543)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Yo Sev. Grub any better in the new digs?

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19 Apr 09 - 04:21 PM (#2614580)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: vectis

Glad to hear he's mending. Please send our love to him
Mary & Ian
in Seaford
UK

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19 Apr 09 - 10:08 PM (#2614740)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Aftskin? Is that different than foreskin?

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19 Apr 09 - 10:35 PM (#2614755)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

I knew a guy who had a nose job and had it grafted with foreskins. Every time he got "excited" his nose grew. His name was Pinocchio or something.

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20 Apr 09 - 06:23 AM (#2614890)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Or was it Woody?

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20 Apr 09 - 06:25 AM (#2614892)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Micca

Rap, I think for skin grafts it is more what the french call "Coup de Fesses" wwwhich My French friend assured me meant "skin of his ass"

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20 Apr 09 - 01:44 PM (#2614962)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

They take it from any large area of healthy skin - thighs work too.

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20 Apr 09 - 04:09 PM (#2615082)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

So THAT'S why people sit on their hands!

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20 Apr 09 - 07:39 PM (#2615226)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: CET

Well, I'm embarassed to come to this thread so late, but my thoughts and prayers go out to you, Severn. I will write within the next day or two.

Edmund

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20 Apr 09 - 07:43 PM (#2615229)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

Severn asked me to pass on the information that he is 'denied access' to mudcat at the centre for some reason.

No news yet on when he will be able to return home but has a follow-up in Baltimore on Thursday.

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20 Apr 09 - 09:25 PM (#2615289)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Neil D

Great news! Glad you are on the mend. Neil and Christina

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20 Apr 09 - 10:38 PM (#2615332)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Thanks, Emma! I wondered if it might be something like that...better than than him not being able to handle if otherwise. Looking forward to continuing good news.

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21 Apr 09 - 04:03 AM (#2615446)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Sandra in Sydney

sites that get an "access denied" are an interesting bunch - I remember trying to update capital city newspaper links on our library database & not being able to access several papers!

more thanks to all those who pass on messages to the rest of us

sandra

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21 Apr 09 - 07:50 AM (#2615521)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

They probably checked out the NYCFTTS and thought it better to block Sev.

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21 Apr 09 - 07:53 AM (#2615524)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: CET

I'm a techno moron, but perhaps the hospital has a local network with a firewall that is preventing access to Mudcat. Maybe there's an administrator that can allow access.

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21 Apr 09 - 12:57 PM (#2615606)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I assume the admin has to block any site that may contain "adult" material.

Or maybe they read some of the puns in this thread.

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21 Apr 09 - 01:06 PM (#2615615)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

BTW... if anyone is not familiar with The Master's work, here's a thread that I looked for first thing in the morning while it was on the go.

Real pun thread!

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21 Apr 09 - 06:26 PM (#2615969)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,Skip Chaney

Hi Severn, Wow! Looks like you've got a lot of great friends. It's been awile, though I'll never forget those great (and stupid) times we had growing up.....make that growing older, I doubt either one of us has grown up. The grapevine moves fast when old friends are in trouble. Get better.

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22 Apr 09 - 08:01 AM (#2616223)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Is Sev due home this week? Anyone know?

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22 Apr 09 - 08:37 AM (#2616232)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

SINS- Emma B.'s message on the 20th said,
"No news yet on when he will be able to return home but has a follow-up in Baltimore on Thursday. "

Perhaps someone have time to give us an update soon.

Good morning, Sev!

maeve

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22 Apr 09 - 08:57 AM (#2616238)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

DOH! I read that. Sorry.

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22 Apr 09 - 09:33 AM (#2616245)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Why would he want to go home, with nubile young ladies caring for his every need and want? Why, I'll bet he has his own groupies by now.

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22 Apr 09 - 01:14 PM (#2616375)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

Kathie Mack writes today ....

"We don't yet know, of course, when Severn will be back in his house, but word will go out, whenever that happens."

Keep the good thoughts coming folks

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22 Apr 09 - 01:36 PM (#2616394)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I think of him at least severn times a day.

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22 Apr 09 - 04:05 PM (#2616486)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

I think of him severn days a week.

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22 Apr 09 - 04:06 PM (#2616490)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Severly, too. I think of Severn in severe suspense seven days a week.

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22 Apr 09 - 04:14 PM (#2616496)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

"According to an intense Kinsey Institute study, the average man forms a thought about sex approximately every two minutes, and that he generally ponders the thought for about a minute, 50 seconds before letting go of it."

Gee fellas! I'm suprised you find the time :)

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22 Apr 09 - 05:03 PM (#2616525)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I am above average.

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22 Apr 09 - 06:47 PM (#2616579)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

You mean that while I was completely the city's energy audit and the powerpoint presentation for Friday and working on the server quotes I need tomorrow I was, all the time, thinking about s-e-x???

Dang, but I'm one kinky stud!

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22 Apr 09 - 06:55 PM (#2616582)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

I bet it sure made for an interesting powerpoint presentation :)
I don't even want to think about the 'energy audit' :)

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22 Apr 09 - 07:13 PM (#2616596)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Where the hell did you get that sillyass study? What a load of.........just a second here........................................................................................................................................................................................okay, a true load of crap. The idea that two minutes is even close to acc............sorry,brb.........................................................................................................................................uh, accurate is ridiculous! I mean I know that some guys might be in tha.......... ........................hold on a minute..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................geeziz...where was I? Oh yeah...Some guys might be in that range but you just make blanket statem.......whoaaa....wooowhoooo............................................................................................................................................................................................................damn.....Look, just go on and I'll get back to you...................


Spaw

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22 Apr 09 - 07:14 PM (#2616597)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: CarolC

My question has been answered. Mail sent to the burn center after he left is returned to the sender.

Where is mail being received now?

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23 Apr 09 - 12:47 PM (#2617065)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

"... has a follow-up in Baltimore on Thursday."

Fingers crossed.

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23 Apr 09 - 02:12 PM (#2617127)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

Inquiring minds ask, "When will Severn upon up to'n arrive?" Others go to Upton upon Severn.


Someone had to do it.

maeve

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23 Apr 09 - 04:13 PM (#2617208)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

geeziz...............I'm completely worn out...................Ever since that Kinsey Report came up I've been trying to think about sex every two minutes and I am here to tell you it's impossible. You can't get a damn thing done!!!! Even when I was 25 I had better sense than that!

Sev......Don't try it......You'll never heal!

Spaw

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23 Apr 09 - 04:32 PM (#2617224)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: skarpi

well Sev must be doin well , havin a " handle with care " and love
in a good house , so the be still .... let the man rest .

he will jump out of the forrest when he´s fully recovered .

so all the best Skarpi Iceland

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23 Apr 09 - 08:52 PM (#2617408)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Janie

Hi Sev. Lacking the wit and imagination of most, I haven't been posting, but do want to let you know I'm checking the thread daily and thinking of you.

Janie

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23 Apr 09 - 09:49 PM (#2617438)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Fortunato

We are planning a benefit for Severn in June, and I'll post a thread when the details are finalized. It will be at McGinty's Irish Pub in downtown Silver Spring, and it's tentatively set for the afternoon of June 21st, so pencil us in!

There be local performers and the pub has good food and drink and we'll sing songs a raise some money for our pal Severn.

I you're within reach, please plan on coming or phone in your 'pledge'!
regards,
chance

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23 Apr 09 - 09:54 PM (#2617440)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Perhaps I'll send my wife and MIL, if you promise not to shoot up the joint and raise too much hell.

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24 Apr 09 - 06:15 AM (#2617636)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Noreen

Just the dish for Severn: beef-in-guinness-with-fluffy-herb-dumplings

As everyone knows, thyme is a great healer :0)

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24 Apr 09 - 08:15 AM (#2617694)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

That's sage advice, Noreen. I must parsley disagree with the menu however. Since thyme is of the essence poultry is advisable, unless Sev has a beef with eating formerly feathered critters. Granny always said the sum o' her savory stews depended upon Granda Herb's fresh approach (a lively old cinna mon, he was.)

Good morning, Sev.

maeve

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24 Apr 09 - 08:37 AM (#2617710)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Well, that's just grate! Truly sage advice. The man is burned -- let's not try to curry flavor with him with some recipe he won't be able to cook for a while. He mace rest and get well.

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24 Apr 09 - 12:25 PM (#2617864)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Noreen

Didn't see that cumin.

Tarra!
...gon.

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24 Apr 09 - 12:29 PM (#2617869)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Boy, what a dill-y! I feel plumb plum pickled at your bon-bon mozz(arellas)!

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24 Apr 09 - 01:25 PM (#2617903)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

I hate this stuff! ARRGGGHHHHH!

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24 Apr 09 - 01:34 PM (#2617915)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

You came to the wrong place. Yer gonna get peppered with em now.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:08 PM (#2617941)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

We do it because Sev is the salt of the earth.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:10 PM (#2617945)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I hope he passed mustard yesterday.

C'mon guys, ketchup eh?

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24 Apr 09 - 02:11 PM (#2617948)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Go for it. Don't leaf anything at bay.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:13 PM (#2617949)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Sev loves these kinda capers.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:14 PM (#2617952)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

WEll, you gonna talk that chive?

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24 Apr 09 - 02:15 PM (#2617953)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I have a pic of Leadfingers and Sev... T has a salt and pepper beard and Sev has ginger hair.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:17 PM (#2617954)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Are youse gonna hop to it?

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24 Apr 09 - 02:18 PM (#2617957)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

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24 Apr 09 - 02:18 PM (#2617960)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

You can use old puns... they don't have to be mint.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:19 PM (#2617962)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Sounds like SINS is being myrtled.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:20 PM (#2617964)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I don't mean to nasturtium.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:21 PM (#2617966)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I'm just parsely to puns.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:21 PM (#2617967)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

SINS... you may well rue this day.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:22 PM (#2617968)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

However, I will savory it, all summer.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:23 PM (#2617969)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

SINS... sorrel if I am not sheepish about it.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:24 PM (#2617970)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I am becoming berry sloe, though.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:24 PM (#2617971)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

So says a me.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:26 PM (#2617972)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

COME ON PEOPLE! Surely YOU can think up suma them?

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24 Apr 09 - 02:27 PM (#2617975)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

No, wasabi with you all?

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24 Apr 09 - 02:28 PM (#2617977)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Had enough?

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24 Apr 09 - 02:33 PM (#2617981)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Yo Joe! Need a moderator over here......The gnu is FUBAR.......

Spaw

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24 Apr 09 - 02:33 PM (#2617983)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Not by a long pot! Have ate 'em, stewed gnu?

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24 Apr 09 - 02:36 PM (#2617985)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

FUBAR? long pot?

There's a scheme devolping.

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24 Apr 09 - 02:38 PM (#2617988)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Are youse hashing a plot?

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24 Apr 09 - 02:52 PM (#2617999)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Oh, thought you were into a mess a pot mania.

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24 Apr 09 - 03:07 PM (#2618017)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Ya gotta strike while the iron is hot.

Okay, I'll beg off now and return to regular programming.

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24 Apr 09 - 03:11 PM (#2618020)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Ah, regular toejamming...ewwww...regular um...cornponing...well...let's not sugar-coat it, to be regular ya need beans!

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24 Apr 09 - 05:05 PM (#2618091)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

Mmmm Mmmm good! Heavens, gnu; You've seasoned this to taste, yet SINSULL is the one stewing!

maeve

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24 Apr 09 - 05:21 PM (#2618105)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Gnu is the very salt of the Earth, peppered with enthusiasm. He can easily get carrawayed and then you've got trouble. At least he doesn't get a celery for it.

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24 Apr 09 - 06:37 PM (#2618148)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

I am not a stalker, Rap.

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24 Apr 09 - 06:39 PM (#2618150)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Oh oh... veggies next? SEVERN! We need you!

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24 Apr 09 - 06:45 PM (#2618157)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: CapriUni

I hope we have raisin to believe Sev is currently improving.

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24 Apr 09 - 06:48 PM (#2618159)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Sloely but surely.

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24 Apr 09 - 06:53 PM (#2618162)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

I don't carrot all if he posts or not, as long as he's getting butter.

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24 Apr 09 - 07:03 PM (#2618171)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

I suspect he'll relish this thread.

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24 Apr 09 - 07:11 PM (#2618175)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

He will if youse guys keep coming up with good puns. He may be The Master, but he enjoys grasshoppers. Well, two out of three, anyway.

Snatch away.

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24 Apr 09 - 09:13 PM (#2618236)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

I would never, ever, ever, stoop so low as to engage in a pun. The punishment would probably put me beyond the pale, punt me past the posts. No, I could never opun myself up to that.

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24 Apr 09 - 09:26 PM (#2618241)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST

Perhaps not, but you'd lead us in a lazy Limbo, leaning on the longest reaching pun while labeling it but a light leap from literary lushness; not a lie but a last lingering look at laughter before lights out.

Goodnight.

maeve

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24 Apr 09 - 09:27 PM (#2618242)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

Either Severn et my cookie or it crumbled.

maeve

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25 Apr 09 - 10:58 AM (#2618494)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

It's all Severn's fault! Et cookies, the bank crisis, world hunger, nuclear proliferation, the fact I never got a pony when I was young, terrorism -- it's all his fault!

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25 Apr 09 - 11:43 AM (#2618515)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

I hate you all...

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25 Apr 09 - 12:33 PM (#2618537)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

You must feel quite sated, Sins...all in one meal? It hardly bears drinking.

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25 Apr 09 - 03:51 PM (#2618658)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

Curry on back to us, Sev.

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25 Apr 09 - 04:04 PM (#2618665)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Curry me back to ol' Virginny....

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25 Apr 09 - 04:11 PM (#2618667)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Surely, he just needs a bit more thyme spent with Ms. Sweet Rosemary and Smarty-pants Sage at the Carraway Center and bit of bon pain to champs on and all will turnip fine.

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25 Apr 09 - 04:14 PM (#2618668)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

To-fooey!

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25 Apr 09 - 04:16 PM (#2618672)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

If all these Grade D puns are leaving a bad taste in your mouth, I suggset some toast..........YEAH TOAST!!!,,Try some compliments of Heywood Banks and Ol' Spaw



Spaw

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25 Apr 09 - 04:17 PM (#2618674)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

That's exactly what I said just now on LtS's adventure thread!

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25 Apr 09 - 04:30 PM (#2618686)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Bill D

Did you ever hear about Richard Nixon deciding during the Watergate hearings, that he 'might' be out of a job, and thought he should take a few college courses by correspondence?
So this stack of books arrived, and his secretary, Rosemary Woods, opened the parcels, and couldn't believe that all that stuff was going to do Nixon any good.

"Look at these, Mr. President", she said, "You will never get thru half of them! What do you expect to BE after reading them?"

"Oh," he replied, "Partially sage, Rosemary...in time."

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25 Apr 09 - 05:58 PM (#2618736)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Charley Noble

Oh, deer!

Charley Noble

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25 Apr 09 - 06:07 PM (#2618741)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Go Bill!

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25 Apr 09 - 07:47 PM (#2618760)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

"Go...to...the...theater."

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26 Apr 09 - 07:41 AM (#2618936)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

I hope you can feel the lovage we've mint to express here, Sev!

maeve

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26 Apr 09 - 03:50 PM (#2619189)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap.......

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26 Apr 09 - 05:31 PM (#2619259)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

A little bird tweeted.... Sev's going home on Monday.

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27 Apr 09 - 01:10 AM (#2619314)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Sandra in Sydney

yah! then he might have time to take on you punny lot.

sandra

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27 Apr 09 - 02:09 AM (#2619325)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: CapriUni

Well, Sandra, a good punny love will serve us all

(and even though Severn is a plum fine man, we'll have someone else make the pudding for him, for a while).

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27 Apr 09 - 07:57 AM (#2619480)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

Good morning, Sev.

maeve

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27 Apr 09 - 08:24 AM (#2619502)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Threw him out for boozin' and wenchin', huh?

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27 Apr 09 - 09:28 AM (#2619541)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Charley Noble

When he sees what's been posted on this thread he may seek readmission!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble, on the road in Michigan

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27 Apr 09 - 11:51 AM (#2619649)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Never have so many said so little to so few so often.............

Spaw

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27 Apr 09 - 12:54 PM (#2619720)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Bill D

I think they said a great deal to the one who needed it.

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27 Apr 09 - 01:33 PM (#2619752)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

I was thinking more from a quality standpoint Bill........(:<))

Spaw

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27 Apr 09 - 02:42 PM (#2619805)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

and now to get even...OH LEEEZE ME ON THY CURLY POW, dAINTY dAVY, dAINTY dAVY.

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27 Apr 09 - 02:58 PM (#2619813)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

At least Sev's CAPS aren't locked, whatever the state of his pow. My pow has quite a Maine.

maeve

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27 Apr 09 - 03:28 PM (#2619841)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Leadfingers

If he IS home today . maybe we will see him in MudChat !!

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27 Apr 09 - 03:28 PM (#2619842)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Amos

Bill:

THat was profundly, inextricably, irreversibly, irrefutably TERRIBLE!!!



A

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27 Apr 09 - 07:43 PM (#2620047)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Bill D

*smile*,,, I am humbled...

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27 Apr 09 - 07:51 PM (#2620058)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Some strive for perfection.....

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27 Apr 09 - 09:43 PM (#2620117)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

...and others have it thrust into them.

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27 Apr 09 - 09:45 PM (#2620118)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Fortunato

...and on his death bed, he said, "I wish I'd spent more time on the mudcat punning with my fellows."

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27 Apr 09 - 11:50 PM (#2620179)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Guy named Gareth back in college got caught funning with his pillow........Probably not the same thing..........But it got interesting when his rommate found out it was HIS pillow.........

Spaw

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28 Apr 09 - 09:00 AM (#2620399)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Emmy Lou Tallifero (of THOSE Talliferos) was dating the VERY eligible Chance Lee (scion of Robert E.'s family). She, of course, was a member of a sorority and living with her sorority sisters; he was a member of the oldest and most prestigious fraternity on campus.

They were very, very smitten with each other. Emmy Lou, however, was "saving herself for marriage" (which included Chance, but not until after the ceremony united two of the First Families Of The South).

Chance was frustrated. He was young and full of testosterone and he room had become a veritable den of seminal odors.

Finally, his fraternity brothers decided they couldn't take it any longer and had to take matters into their own hands (so to speak).

That evening they gathered outside the sorority house and serenaded Emmy Lou with a Beatles' hit. All over campus you could hear them singing, "All we are sayyyying...is give Chance a piece."

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28 Apr 09 - 09:47 AM (#2620442)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Charley Noble

Rapaire-

Advance to GO and collect your $200!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble, still adrift in Michigan

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28 Apr 09 - 11:43 AM (#2620517)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Fortunato

"For tis the sport to have the enginer Hoist with his owne petar"

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28 Apr 09 - 02:22 PM (#2620613)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Sounds like an accountant said that.

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28 Apr 09 - 04:12 PM (#2620685)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

Home last night. Waiting on calls from a physical therapist and a visiting nurse. Have not been able to access the cat for a week at the rehab Ctr. Was not able to get on line at the hospital, It's good to be home.

Somehow my shirts (button down cotton over a cotton tee) caught fire in my kitchen while putting away a dishwasher load.Stop, drop and roll didn't do the trick, but throwing cold water on my chest made it possible to tear off the two still burning shirts and throw them in the sink under cold water. Then 911 was called, and I was sent to Johns Hopkins Bayview burn center. I remained there for a month, where I could guest on mudcat one-handed but not get online. Then rehab with no Cat. Sorry I couldn't join in the fun here until now.

I still hurt (sometimes life itself hurts) but am mending well and the skin grafts took well. The left arm needs lots of therapy.

Nurses are gone, but they'll be back on Thursday.

All for now.

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28 Apr 09 - 04:18 PM (#2620688)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,Rapaire

Welcome Home!

You're one lucky SOB. You were wearing cotton over cotton and no poly-cotton blend. The natural fabrics burn (not good) but don't melt (really good, because then they don't stick to you).

Listen, dude. Enough is really enough. In the future, follow Nancy Reagan's advice and "Just Say No."

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28 Apr 09 - 04:22 PM (#2620693)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Welcome Home!

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28 Apr 09 - 04:26 PM (#2620696)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

Happy homecoming, Severn.

maeve

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28 Apr 09 - 04:33 PM (#2620704)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: artbrooks

Another WELCOME HOME...to your own and here. Take it easy, guy - its tempting to try to do too much too fast when you are rehabbing.

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28 Apr 09 - 05:40 PM (#2620755)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Charley Noble

Severn-

Thanks for checking in and joining this crew of arcane idiots!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

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28 Apr 09 - 05:54 PM (#2620769)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Tig

Glad to hear that they have let you home and that you are on the mend. If that's what dishwashers can do I'm glad mine's called The Badger!

Look after yourself, take things gently and remember oinkment and ferapy are there to be helpful - not ignored!

Lots of love and hugs
Tig
xxx

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28 Apr 09 - 06:25 PM (#2620782)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Welcome home, here and there! Good to hear from you, but take it slow and easy, okay? (Bet you've heard that enough by now!) Hope it doesn't hurt too much to laugh a bit. We had fun trying to uppun you, but I doubt came close by half.

ATB,

kat

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28 Apr 09 - 07:13 PM (#2620805)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Mrrzy

So glad to hear from you! Bon courage for the rehab, and aren't you supposed to wash dishes with water rather than fire, or is it too soon to try humor? Tragedy plus time, but unsure how much time is needed, this was just awful. Poor you.

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28 Apr 09 - 07:37 PM (#2620814)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Ebbie

Welcome home! This is probably not one of those occasions of "Some day you'll look back at this and laugh" but it does sound like you are one lucky fella.

My father burned his leg from shin to knee once when he and my brother were burning out a yellow jacket nest in a field. He always said that he knew better than to do what he did: stick out his shoe and roll the "empty" gasoline can closer to the fire but found himself doing it anyway.

He doctored and dressed his leg for more than a year but except for permanent bad scars eventually everything came right. But it was a most exciting time.

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28 Apr 09 - 07:42 PM (#2620817)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Janie

Glad to hear you are on the loose once again, Severn! Will continue good thoughts for healing and limbs that work as least as well as they did before.

Janie

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28 Apr 09 - 08:09 PM (#2620829)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

This crew of arcane idiots was and is forever my crew, Charley! I wouldn't try the ArCaine Mutuny on you all now. Hell, I didn't think myself worthy of 550 some posts, but "hail, yeah, the gang's all here!". Not to mention all the cards and letters (WOW!). Alas, the horse-spittle sent a few late ones back.....

So thanks to you all with special shout outs to Chance & Suzette, my sisters Emily Thomas and Kate Savage and my cousin Kathie Mack (assisted by Steve La Roque) , mudcat stalwarts like Lisa Null, Emma B and wincingdevil, friends from since high school days like Steve St. John and George Matheos and a few others like Dottie Hurley, Elizabeth St. John and Ross Sutton, for books, music, Diabetic-worthy food to augment what they tried at times to feed me, rides and relay of messages when I was flat on my back and one-handed.

I still can't drive and have limited use of my left arm, which will take a bit of therapy. hopefully, I'll be in shape to fly to my daughter's college graduation in Columbus OH on May 16.

Back on my heals with my best foot forward,
Severn

Lucky not only to have you all there, but to have had the pleasure of knowing many of you in person.

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28 Apr 09 - 08:31 PM (#2620837)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Barry Finn

Hi Severn, I'm glad to see & hear you're now at home & in a friendlier enviorment, not that the hosptial's not friendly, it's for recovery & you're now on the mend. You'll forget about the food & pain soon but if you don't move that arm about you'll forget how to do that too, so start up with those one arm push ups & chins ups you were known for doing & please forget about the puns.
Take good care & if I don't see you through the week I'll see you through the window & if I don't see you through the window I'll see you through the pane. :-)

All my best & hopes for a speedy mending

Barry

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28 Apr 09 - 08:41 PM (#2620845)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Leadfingers

Glad to see you back in Sev ! Hopefully we can have a jaw in MudChat !!

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28 Apr 09 - 08:47 PM (#2620846)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Hollowfox

Dang! How'd I miss this ? Well, I'll be getting home in aabout half an hour and start up a $#!@-reduction candle series for you. In some nice cool color.

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29 Apr 09 - 04:21 AM (#2621027)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Sandra in Sydney

I thought it was only Australian hospitals that tried to starve patients! One of the best things about getting home from hospital for me was decent food again (lotsa' vegetables!!) & Mudcat access!

keep following those medical directions.

sandra

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29 Apr 09 - 01:55 PM (#2621352)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Sev... "Hell, I didn't think myself worthy of 550 some posts,..."

There woulda been a lot more if everybody at The Café knew you as well as a lot of us do.

Continuing thoughts and prayers for your recoup.

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29 Apr 09 - 02:22 PM (#2621370)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Sev... "Somehow my shirts (button down cotton over a cotton tee) caught fire in my kitchen while putting away a dishwasher load."

Been googling... there have been some recalls on dishwashers... I have so many questions, but, I'll bet not as adamantly as you.

There is one report I cannot seem to find, about a fire hazard (explosion) that exists when a dishwasher is not used for a while, like when you are on vacation for a few weeks... I did post a link to it or at least discussed it in the past here at The Café.

Perhaps when you recoup, you may find some answers.

All above said assuming it WAS the dishwasher.

And, ah, er, well, ummm, I hope you don't mind me asking these burning questions.

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29 Apr 09 - 02:45 PM (#2621385)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Bless you gnu.......I was okay with "being burned in a kitchen accident" and didn't need more, but when Sev said he was unloading a dishwasher..............I kinda' went into confusion overload and really didn't want to ask. But really Sev, that's like saying, "I was watching TV and a tiger rushed across the room and bit off my leg." I mean, it could happen and all but ??????

Not pressing the issue by any means.....You've been through enough!!! Just kinda' put me in the aforementioned confusion overload(:<))

Spaw

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29 Apr 09 - 02:47 PM (#2621386)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

You don't have a pilot light, do you? Have you ruled out the possibility of spontaneous human combustion? Or a pissant with flamethrower?

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29 Apr 09 - 03:00 PM (#2621392)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

See - that's why I don't wash the dishes! Seamus gets them clean enough.

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29 Apr 09 - 03:01 PM (#2621393)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Amos

Well, if you become well-healed you'll be able to fly out there in a medical chopper, if you need to. And if you find you are not healing enough, you should try a different tack. Or, perhaps more tact for the horse-spittle, which would including looking them down in the mouth.


A

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29 Apr 09 - 03:06 PM (#2621404)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

Unloading a dishwasher and, I guess, leaning over a saucepan on a burner that was cooking up a boiler bag of Indian lentil curry. OK?

Now all the curriers at the Rockville MD post office will have to do without me for a while. So much for currying favor and favoring curry.....

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29 Apr 09 - 03:32 PM (#2621418)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

That is precisely why I don't eat that hot spicey stuff. And, I am certainly staying away from Mexican stuff for good.

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29 Apr 09 - 04:07 PM (#2621436)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Looks like you have gotten all the sympathy you are going to get, Sev.
Use the back burner from now on and NO LENTIL LEANING!

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29 Apr 09 - 04:18 PM (#2621439)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Stilly River Sage

Welcome back to Mudcatville, Severn.

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29 Apr 09 - 04:19 PM (#2621440)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: catspaw49

Yeah, and everyone knows that cooking curry causes calamitous conflagrations.......

Spaw

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29 Apr 09 - 05:43 PM (#2621494)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Ah'll allow an aliteration alongside an attempt at an altruistic allusion-ala-pun, assuming assuredness that additional anecdotal asperations and assertions also are amusing.

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29 Apr 09 - 05:48 PM (#2621495)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

And, you can take "that" to the bank. Just in case ya wanna sling.

Go ahead... make my day, a?

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29 Apr 09 - 05:54 PM (#2621498)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

So, does that make me the last of the red mahatmas?

The last of the railroad Ghandhi dancers?

Or merely an Indian Savage firebrand?








....After 500-some messages from you all, please accept these humble burnt offerings as the best I can do for the moment in my off-the- charreds state.

Hopefully not overdone greetings from Aldente's Inferno.

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29 Apr 09 - 06:03 PM (#2621504)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Surely you are not infernoing that we think you have overdone anything? Much to the confrere, bro, we think you are a rare breeder of just humour.

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29 Apr 09 - 06:03 PM (#2621505)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

If they've been Chinese lentils, SINSULL, I'd have returned them to the lentil agency, or given them up for lent altogether....

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29 Apr 09 - 06:06 PM (#2621506)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Oh... you are back in rare form... firing on all cyliders.

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29 Apr 09 - 06:09 PM (#2621507)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

Severn - toujours le lentilhomme :)

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29 Apr 09 - 06:14 PM (#2621512)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

oooo... not a nice PM... ahhhh

Sorry if anyone is offended by my joking with Sev. I am sure if HE found anything offensive in any way, HE would tell me.

I think I will head off to bed soon. And allow....

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29 Apr 09 - 06:37 PM (#2621519)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

Thanks to Chance, I'm going to get to hear a lot of my favorite local friends sing.

Much better than Jerry Lewis' telathon where people are always ready to send money if he promised NOT to sing. He's done a lot of good over the years, but it was always my opinion that Jerry sang like his kids walked......

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29 Apr 09 - 09:25 PM (#2621611)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

A currier? And I've seen the lentil fields here in Idaho.

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30 Apr 09 - 12:30 AM (#2621667)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Stilly River Sage

Geez, Louise, he may have burned the bejeezus out of his arm, but the flames obviously missed his humerus.

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30 Apr 09 - 06:17 AM (#2621786)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Noreen

Aldente's Inferno ? sheesh...

Welcome back indeed, Severn!

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30 Apr 09 - 09:01 AM (#2621874)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Are Jewish lentils called yentyls, Sev?
Gnu - Sev seems to be enjoying the abuse. Go for it.

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30 Apr 09 - 11:49 AM (#2621978)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Charley Noble

Severn-

From an old sailor song:

Of the pox you needn't worry,
If you use a little curry;
We're rolling down to Old Bombay!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

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30 Apr 09 - 01:03 PM (#2622017)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Roger in Baltimore

Welcome home Severn,

I hope your recovery continues to move along at a good pace. So far it sounds like you are healing about as well as can be expected. You are probably learning that physical therapy is hard work, but it will pay off on less limitations in the future.

Roger in Baltimore

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30 Apr 09 - 01:37 PM (#2622041)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

Charley,

I don't know about sailing to India, but I've been assured that if I ever fly there, the Bombay doors will always be open for me.

More Pun-jabs later....

'til Mysore heals,
Sahib Severn

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30 Apr 09 - 01:58 PM (#2622060)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

It's lunchtime, and I'm heading to the Delhi.

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30 Apr 09 - 02:45 PM (#2622090)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

A new spot?

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30 Apr 09 - 03:06 PM (#2622104)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,flyingcat (moira)

good to hear you're safe home Severn. heal well. Love, Moira and Malc

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30 Apr 09 - 04:17 PM (#2622153)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

Just don't order beef, Rapaire! It's probably one of those "New" Delis.

Ahhhh, but just to smell the delicate essence.....









Sikh, and ye shall find.

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30 Apr 09 - 04:35 PM (#2622169)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Great lunch! Had a tall, Kali one.

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30 Apr 09 - 09:15 PM (#2622303)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

And promptly downed 3,000 mg. of metformin (twice the daily dose) all at once.

Called the poison control center, too. They said that I might experience mild nausea and diarrhea, but I didn't.

I don't suggest doing it, though.

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30 Apr 09 - 09:40 PM (#2622316)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

Be careful, my friend! I know we'd all be ready with a few hundred more posts for YOUR valued sake, but not if we don't have to. Between Kendall and I, that's two too many Good Thought threads going around. Glad there's none of that 'gnaws ya' stuff eating away at you.

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01 May 09 - 07:39 AM (#2622499)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Question: why not call Poison Control BEFORE taking the meds?

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01 May 09 - 10:09 AM (#2622583)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Well, I did but I got the wrong number. Someone said, "Yessir, Mr. President! The warheads were armed by your call. Shall we begin the launch sequence now??"

I had to explain that I was calling the Poison Control Hot Line, not the Poseidon Control Hot Line and it was a wrong number and I was sorry. He seems awfully disappointed. Anyway, the Secret Service showed up a few minutes later and took away my telephone directory.

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02 May 09 - 05:36 AM (#2623044)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Well, if ya did digit the wrong digits, why would the iggits get fidgity?

Sev... how ya gettin along at home?

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02 May 09 - 06:19 AM (#2623056)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

The road to recovery can be a hard uphill slog but there are friends to share the route, assist with the load from time to time and join in a song or a joke along the way.

Take Care - eat well and rest.

Great to have you back

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02 May 09 - 12:28 PM (#2623168)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Ever wonder why the doc's laboratory has a place for yer IN cup but never yer OUT cup?

Hope you are doing well, Severn.

ATB,

kat

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02 May 09 - 12:50 PM (#2623177)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

OK, this post exists explicitly for the sake of expediting the race for 600.

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02 May 09 - 12:55 PM (#2623179)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

I really hate doing this but.......:)

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02 May 09 - 01:06 PM (#2623182)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

I told yer so!
will I find Nirvana now?

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02 May 09 - 01:58 PM (#2623204)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

Yes, we have no Nirvannas
So get your Nirvannas today.......

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02 May 09 - 02:47 PM (#2623215)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

The peelers did arive, man alive, four or five....

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02 May 09 - 06:15 PM (#2623282)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

Ask not!
He peels for thee!
            -John Overdonne
             ("On Whom The Belle Told")

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02 May 09 - 06:23 PM (#2623288)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

Misquote alert!

It should be "Ask not for whom the belle peels/She peels for thee."

Ol' Johnny had been visiting "The Oliver Comwell", the last strip club left in London, just before he wrote that.

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02 May 09 - 06:27 PM (#2623291)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

"Oliver, why not take Oliver......."

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02 May 09 - 07:45 PM (#2623314)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: vectis

Glad to see you're home and in fine form. Just the physio-sadists to get through now.
Mary & Ian
XXX

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03 May 09 - 12:02 AM (#2623384)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

IN recent days, Uncle DaveO posted a list of puns worthy of you, Sev, over in the new jokes thread. Well worth a visit for a larf & half.:-)

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03 May 09 - 05:32 AM (#2623428)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

For a lark?

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03 May 09 - 11:43 AM (#2623517)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Sev... I hear Matthew Stafford has a case of MANgE after being thrown to the Lions. At least he'll be able to get a nice house cheap in Detroit.

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03 May 09 - 05:25 PM (#2623650)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

A big cat house?

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03 May 09 - 05:41 PM (#2623659)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Some peeps might think he got screwed. Of course, it's a great opportunity.

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03 May 09 - 05:46 PM (#2623663)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Even the churches are feeling punny these days. We drove past one this morning the marquee of which said, "From Easter, live like Herose."

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04 May 09 - 12:33 PM (#2623967)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Mrrzy

Speaking of beef, I have a gay male friend who calls vulvas Roast Beef Curtains. Sorry for the visual, everybody.

Now, this thread obviously needs a nude erection, I mean, sorry, a new direction...

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04 May 09 - 12:50 PM (#2623979)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Emma B

punning gents or simply pungent? - I think I'll post 'Good Thoughts' to Facebook and leave this thread to follow the direction it seems to be taking

Take care Severn

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04 May 09 - 02:12 PM (#2624039)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

Nude erections? You mean I have to do a stand up act? And the thread's determined by which way it points? Oh well, I didn't get burnt below the waist.....

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04 May 09 - 02:50 PM (#2624067)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Well, if you have do a stand alone act, I hope you didn't get burnt below the wrist.

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04 May 09 - 04:45 PM (#2624146)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Well, at least if things start to rise we might leaf behind the crude-de-ta....talk about slumpunning...

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04 May 09 - 06:17 PM (#2624212)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: GUEST,Cooking Curry

Also causes ones pritipuous glatamose to prefestuate at various times thus causing galtoniose tribacuties !

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04 May 09 - 06:18 PM (#2624214)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Slumpunning? Ya can't leave any stoned unturned when yer goin fer laughs. Sometimes, it's out there, sometimes it's inside. Fer them what can abide, let it ride or step aside.

Hey, if ya can't stand the heat... yer just bitchin in the kitchen.

Sev... one day closer... hope yer doin well.

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04 May 09 - 10:18 PM (#2624340)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: katlaughing

Better bitchin' in the kitchen than crispin'!

Would that be Kid Knee leaving no stone unturned? Ouch!**bg**

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05 May 09 - 10:33 AM (#2624621)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Oops! "... them what can't abide..." I can spell; I just can't check.

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05 May 09 - 04:52 PM (#2624898)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Maybe this belongs here:

Rosa sat so Martin could walk

Martin walked so Obama could run

People said for centuries that if a black man won the Presidency that pigs would fly

And what do you know?

After his first 100 days in office...





Swine flu.

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05 May 09 - 05:31 PM (#2624923)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

HA! You haven't a leg to stand on now, SINS!

Good one!

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05 May 09 - 07:14 PM (#2625005)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Ebbie

Swine flu! I'll have to remember that one.

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06 May 09 - 02:17 PM (#2625628)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

GOTTA share an email... pic of Piglet and Winnie the Pooh walking home after a long day in the forest with the following captions.

Piglet is thinking, "I am so lucky so have such a good freind as Pooh.

Pooh Bear is thinking, "If the pig sneezes once, he's dead."

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07 May 09 - 01:06 PM (#2626397)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Tig

Wow, that got a bit close to the bottom!

Hope every day gets easier for you Severn and that your grafts don't itch too much.

Lots of love and hugs
Tig
xxxxx

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07 May 09 - 01:13 PM (#2626412)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Itch... there's a glitch which would make me twitch.

Sev... anything to report? Requiring minds want to know.

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07 May 09 - 01:20 PM (#2626416)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Severn began to twitch
His grafts to itch
And suddenly his mind began to come unhitched

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07 May 09 - 01:29 PM (#2626422)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Fortunato

Please see Thread: Benefit for Severn, songs for Severn

in the music section above.

chance

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07 May 09 - 01:32 PM (#2626426)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: gnu

Fotunato that you are on the ball. Thanks.

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07 May 09 - 02:03 PM (#2626447)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: SINSULL

Does that mean that we are to write songs about Sev? I see parodies in the wind.

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07 May 09 - 02:11 PM (#2626452)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: maeve

Here's the blue clicky

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07 May 09 - 11:51 PM (#2626847)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

I was visited and entertained tonight by my friends, the trio Letter Of Marque, who held their weekly practice at my house. A good time was had by all. I thank them again.

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10 May 09 - 04:55 PM (#2628515)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Fortunato

Paypal or Western Union, chance (put this in the other thread too) Paypal is very cheap, but slow, around 12 days. WU is very fast, in minutes, but expensive.

Max has a paypal account for Mudcat, why not PM him and find out more?

Love and hugs to Severn..a very gentle hug, of course... :0)

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10 May 09 - 05:45 PM (#2628543)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Peace

Severn,

How's the elasticity of the skin coming?

Bruce

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10 May 09 - 09:23 PM (#2628639)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Severn

Bruce, et al,

Physical therapist comes twice a week and I do the excercises each day without her. Sometimes pain pills are needed. The arm and left side are still bandaged and get changed every day when possible, every other when not. The arm is getting better and hanging straighter. I'm trying my best working at it.

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10 May 09 - 09:31 PM (#2628642)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Rapparee

So you're not an old Leftie at the moment?

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11 May 09 - 12:10 AM (#2628704)
Subject: RE: BS: Severn Injured...Good thoughts, please
From: Peace

OK, Severn. Hell, I know it'd be the easiest thing to just quit. But then that's never been part of you or your character. But I also suspect the pain is substantial. Hang in my friend.

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