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13 Sep 10 - 08:39 PM (#2986188) Subject: BS: Kendall's good news From: kendall Had a very good day today. I sold one of my cars, went to Boston to get a CT scan, then a laryngoscopy which showed no sign of cancer. Dr. Zeitels is very pleased with my progress, and as soon as the FDA approves his new procedure we will begin reconstruction of my vocal cords. He says I might sing again! When I voiced my concern that my insurance might not cover an experimental procedure he said to let him deal with that, and he implied, or I inferred that if they don't cover it he will. What a guy! I could end up in the Journal of the American Medical Association as a Guinea Pig. |
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13 Sep 10 - 08:41 PM (#2986190) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Ebbie Wonderful. |
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13 Sep 10 - 08:52 PM (#2986196) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: gnu I knew it! I just knew he would do it no matter what! Hooray!!!! I LOVE to say I told ya so.... in this case. |
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13 Sep 10 - 08:52 PM (#2986197) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: olddude I am absolutely thrilled ... how wonderful, gosh I needed some good news today ... how wonderful my dear friend |
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13 Sep 10 - 08:57 PM (#2986204) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: catspaw49 I too am thrilled but the FDA? Whatever......May their be dancing in the streets, a chicken in every pot, and free condoms for all!!! Spaw |
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13 Sep 10 - 09:05 PM (#2986209) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Stilly River Sage Wonderful news, Kendall! SRS |
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13 Sep 10 - 09:12 PM (#2986211) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Mrrzy YAY!!!!!!!!! |
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13 Sep 10 - 09:14 PM (#2986213) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: catspaw49 Their? THEIR?? THEIR??? Geeziz......Obviously I'm so excited I don't know whether to shit or spell correctly. C-O-R-R-E-C-T-L-Y See....... I kan spel it rite. Spaw |
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13 Sep 10 - 09:18 PM (#2986215) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: katlaughing You don't look like a guinea pig, though! LOL! That IS wonderful news, Kendalldarlin'! Thanks for letting us know. luvyakat |
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13 Sep 10 - 09:47 PM (#2986230) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Sandy Mc Lean Great! |
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13 Sep 10 - 10:02 PM (#2986236) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: frogprince But you may not be able to do any more Tom Waits covers... |
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13 Sep 10 - 10:33 PM (#2986243) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Dave Swan Great news! |
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13 Sep 10 - 10:39 PM (#2986247) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Amos Wal, he looks a LITTLE bit like a guinea pig....in the right light and all... A |
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13 Sep 10 - 10:47 PM (#2986254) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Midchuck Hurry it up! If it goes well, We can have a rematch of the great dirty limerick shootout, next Spring or Summer. But you buy the booze next time. Peter |
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13 Sep 10 - 10:56 PM (#2986262) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: SINSULL Why do pots need condoms, Spaw? Good news, Captain. If that doctor only played the banjo... SINS |
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13 Sep 10 - 11:32 PM (#2986269) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: katlaughing Sins, I thought it was why do the chickens need condoms?! |
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13 Sep 10 - 11:44 PM (#2986276) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: open mike yipee! may the good news continue!! |
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14 Sep 10 - 12:47 AM (#2986296) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: KT Hooray!!!!! God bless Dr. Zeitels!! Sins, we could get him a banjo, and Kendall can swap Banjo lessons for surgery! That would work for all three of you! |
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14 Sep 10 - 01:59 AM (#2986314) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: alanabit It is news which a lot of us have wanted to hear. May there soon be more! |
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14 Sep 10 - 02:24 AM (#2986320) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Sandra in Sydney hooray! from one guinea pig to another - an Xray of one of my feet is used in Podiatry teaching! sandra |
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14 Sep 10 - 02:26 AM (#2986322) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Georgiansilver And here tonight for one night only... "The Singing Guinea Pig"..... doesn't sound right though.... Pleased for you Kendall and hope it all works out well. |
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14 Sep 10 - 02:37 AM (#2986327) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Herga Kitty Seeing the title of this thread made a really good start to my day - reading Kendall's post made it even better! Kitty |
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14 Sep 10 - 03:26 AM (#2986358) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Micca I second That, Kitty, it lifted my spirits straight away, and then Kendalls post YAY!!! as someone else said. (Mind you I can't say I eever saw a Guinea pig in a hat and leather coat!) BTW Mary we know at least one Dr. that plays banjo!! |
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14 Sep 10 - 04:01 AM (#2986370) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: GUEST,Patsy Fantastic news Kendall I am so pleased for you. It's a dull rainy day in the UK and your news has just made it so much brighter! |
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14 Sep 10 - 04:10 AM (#2986374) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Geoff the Duck Good to hear the news, Kendall. If you're a guinea pig, does that mean you get one of those big plastic balls to run around in? Quack! Geoff and the Ducks. |
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14 Sep 10 - 04:11 AM (#2986375) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: I don't know May everything continue to go well for you. |
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14 Sep 10 - 04:24 AM (#2986382) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: John MacKenzie Hmmmmmmmm |
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14 Sep 10 - 05:42 AM (#2986411) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: catspaw49 So now you can tell us Kendall..............Just when did you start selling condoms for chickens filled with pot. Frankly that ain't enough smoke for even a good hit! I figure it would take about 3 dozen or more to get reasonably goofed up and probably about a gross before you'd be ready to clean out the 7-11 of Hostess Snowballs. Spaw |
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14 Sep 10 - 06:27 AM (#2986429) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Roger the Skiffler Great news. Now we all await the reconstruction and the return to singing. After all those hospital gowns will you still sing; "I don't look good naked" any more? RtS |
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14 Sep 10 - 06:36 AM (#2986437) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Slag Great news and congratulations! I'll be praying for your complete recovery! |
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14 Sep 10 - 06:41 AM (#2986440) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: GUEST,Dani Great news, my friend. I don't know, y'all. Maybe there is a resemblance. Have you ever seen the way people cuddle up with, pet guinea pigs? Does remind me a little of Kendall with the jacket on. Dani |
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14 Sep 10 - 06:57 AM (#2986447) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: kendall Some even cuddle up with nothing on! ynuk nyuk... |
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14 Sep 10 - 07:00 AM (#2986450) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: maeve Welcome news, Kendall! m |
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14 Sep 10 - 07:13 AM (#2986457) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Leadfingers That should put you in a good mood for Getaway Kendall - Or is that just a tad optimistic ? |
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14 Sep 10 - 07:30 AM (#2986469) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: jacqui.c It was a long day yesterday - we didn't get back to Portland until gone 6.00pm. However, given the good news, it was worth it. I'm not sure that Kendall will be written up in the AMA Journal - that's not for surgery - but I think that there is a surgical journal that Dr Z will use. As for the cost of any reconstructive surgery - I think that Dr Z is trying to raise money to finance further work on his new procedure, once he had FDA approval for this work. He seemed quite optimistic that our insurance should cover the procedure, anyway. In the meantime we are on six weekly trips to Boston, to monitor Kendall's progress and to check that the cancer doesn't return. This time we used the T both ways from the bus station, rather than a cab, and found that we can do that journey relatively easily and a whole lot cheaper! I have put in a request with Dr Z that he should make sure that Kendall's new voice will harmonise with mine - he reckoned that we were raising the bar a bit to far with that one! Midchuck - Kendall's got enough voice right now to manage a dirty limerick shootout. He is using another part of his epiglotis to produce sound - looking at the screen when they scoped him yesterday I could see some of the tissue there vibrating just as the vocal cords do. I think that Kendall would make a pretty good guinea pig - he's very cute and extremely cuddly, most of the time and there are times when I wish that I could put him in a cage in the back yard! :0) |
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14 Sep 10 - 07:48 AM (#2986476) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: My guru always said Oh what wonderful news, so very glad! Huge hugs to you both, fur or no fur!! |
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14 Sep 10 - 07:58 AM (#2986485) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Bobert Well, if Doc Zee won't do the operation fir free, I will... Doc Bobert (Have Tools, Will Travel) |
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14 Sep 10 - 08:04 AM (#2986490) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Severn Nice to know that you will be singing your songs and tellin' your tall tales to us again of your owner chord. You might even get to go down in the annals of medicine indtead of the cellar! Wonderful news! |
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14 Sep 10 - 08:26 AM (#2986497) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: GUEST,Morti at work Huzzahhhh!!! |
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14 Sep 10 - 09:00 AM (#2986519) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: SINSULL Micca - that doctor is married and female. Even a banjo doesn't make her my type. LOL The captain is in rare form these days ladies. Hope Jacqui packs the flaming undies for the getaway. |
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14 Sep 10 - 09:08 AM (#2986527) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Dan Schatz The possibility of having enough of a voice to sing is great. Talking comfortably would be enough But the words that give me tears of joy are "no sign of cancer." Dan |
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14 Sep 10 - 09:33 AM (#2986544) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Wesley S Great news. Thanks for the update. |
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14 Sep 10 - 09:48 AM (#2986557) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: catspaw49 Well if you need additional funds for the procedure you could probably make a few bucks with the pot filled chicken rubbers................... Spaw |
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14 Sep 10 - 09:52 AM (#2986562) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Nancy King Excellent! |
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14 Sep 10 - 10:44 AM (#2986584) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: MikeL2 hi kendal That's really great news. I am delighted for you. I know just how you feel. Regards MikeL2 |
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14 Sep 10 - 10:49 AM (#2986592) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: LilyFestre Kendall, When I saw the title of the thread...well, I smiled a big, deep, soul satisfying smile for you. After reading what your good news is....I am feeling pure joy for you. JOY!!!!!!!!!!!! Truly....that is EXCELLENT news!!! Go kiss your beautiful wife and celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much love (even though I know you don't like all the mushy sentiments, I'm sending them anyway!) Michelle |
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14 Sep 10 - 10:53 AM (#2986595) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Bat Goddess Fantastic, Kendall! When Dr. Z mentioned what he's working on for FDA approval, you were the first "guinea pig" to come to mind. Guinea pigs is cute -- ever read "Pigs Is Pigs"? I'll send you an electronic copy, if you'd like to read it. The T from North Station usually works fine for us -- I've been trying to convince Tom to skip the train and drive to Wonderland. Leave the car and take the T from one end of the Blue Line to the other -- Bowdoin, right in front of Dr. Z's. Dr. Zeitels RULES!!! Linn |
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14 Sep 10 - 01:56 PM (#2986720) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: ranger1 Well YAY, Kendall! |
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14 Sep 10 - 02:31 PM (#2986739) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: GUEST,Songbob Great news! By the way, why are they 'guinea pigs?' They're neither from Guinea nor pigs, so whence the name? Ah, well, off to Wikipedia for the answer. Keep on keeping on, man! Bob |
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14 Sep 10 - 02:55 PM (#2986756) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: ClaireBear Oh, Kendall -- what fabulous news! You two deserve a wonderful celebration, followed by an equally wonderful future. Love to you both, Claire |
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14 Sep 10 - 02:59 PM (#2986758) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: GUEST,bert Great news, here's to you being a singing guinea pig soon. |
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14 Sep 10 - 03:03 PM (#2986760) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: kendall Jacqui wants me to sing at the Getaway. Thought I might do my impression of George C Scott imitating Rod McKuen. |
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14 Sep 10 - 05:08 PM (#2986808) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Arthur_itus Kendall the singing guinea pig What great news Kendall. You deserve it for what you have been through. Good luck with the rest of the treatment. |
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14 Sep 10 - 05:29 PM (#2986816) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: VirginiaTam Fantabuloso Kendall! I tried to find a pic of a singing guinea pig in a black leather jacket but I had to settle for THIS . |
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14 Sep 10 - 05:43 PM (#2986830) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: dick greenhaus Somehow, the Harmonious Hamster seems to have a nicer ring. But wotthehell. |
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14 Sep 10 - 05:48 PM (#2986831) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Beer Very positive indeed. All the best to you Kendall. Adrien |
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14 Sep 10 - 06:00 PM (#2986837) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Charley Noble Kendall- Keep the good news rolling! Cheerily, Charley Noble and JudyB |
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14 Sep 10 - 06:05 PM (#2986840) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: catspaw49 So you'll be singing soprano at the Getaway wearing flame print underwear and selling pot filled chicken rubbers.........I kinda' hate to miss something of that magnitude but maybe someone can videotape it.......................... Spaw |
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14 Sep 10 - 06:17 PM (#2986846) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: vectis Great news Kendall. Fingers crossed that all goes well for you. |
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14 Sep 10 - 06:19 PM (#2986849) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Leadfingers Kendall - We can swop Limericks as long as you like ! Two weeks and I will be Flying !! |
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14 Sep 10 - 06:24 PM (#2986852) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Fortunato Kendall, I'm glad to hear the good news about your health, and hope for your voice. I don't know why they say you're cute and cuddly; you don't strike me that way. But there's no accounting for taste. No body asks about the important stuff: which car did you sell? what cars do you still have? If you get your voice back these folkie girls will be throwing their foundation garments at the stage. I don't know if I can stand it. But I would like to hear you sing with your old voice again. It was pretty good. best chance |
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14 Sep 10 - 07:16 PM (#2986871) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: kendall I sold the 1950 Dodge, but Jacqui and my Daughters say I can never sell the 1937 Packard. The Guinea pig was cute, but, tell me, how the hell did I get to be such a lightening rod? |
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14 Sep 10 - 07:25 PM (#2986879) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Stilly River Sage "folkie girls will be throwing their foundation garments at the stage.. . . " You'd better run, Kendall. That's gotta hurt, some of the foundations we're packing around these days. |
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14 Sep 10 - 08:09 PM (#2986898) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Bobert ..."chicken rubbers"???... Hey, I ain't into them thangs... I mean, hey, if I can get a chicken pregnat then I'll make a pile of dough on the talk show circuit... Chicken oughtta do well, too... B~ |
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14 Sep 10 - 10:59 PM (#2986962) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: katlaughing '37 Packard??!! YOU have a '37 Packard? I love those cars. I'm told that's what my grandparents drove...new one every year or so. I agree with your womenfolk...ya better never sell it! And here I thought guinea pigs could only whistle!:-) |
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15 Sep 10 - 12:09 AM (#2986986) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Tinker Dang I'm glad i opened up Mudcat before heading off to bed tonight.... now I can dream warm fuzzy dreams in black leather..... |
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15 Sep 10 - 10:01 AM (#2987208) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Becca72 That Packard STAYS! Oh, and great news from Dr. Z, Dad. :-) |
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15 Sep 10 - 03:38 PM (#2987453) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: GUEST,suzi Wonderful news......I am soooo happy for you my friend. x |
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15 Sep 10 - 11:32 PM (#2987729) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: alison wonderful news Kendall - I am so pleased for you slainte alison |
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16 Sep 10 - 12:45 AM (#2987758) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: J-boy "how the hell did I get to be such a lightning rod"Because you're Kendall Morse. Duh. |
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16 Sep 10 - 06:36 AM (#2987844) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: catspaw49 Actually J-boy he just needs to get that mashie outta' his ass................ Spaw |
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16 Sep 10 - 06:46 AM (#2987853) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: kendall I didn't choose to be Kendall Morse...sniff |
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16 Sep 10 - 08:36 AM (#2987904) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: olddude There is no one that deserves good news better than you my dear friend. You and jacqui have been through it all lately .. Keep getting better. One of these days I am driving up with my recorder and do some music with you. So get better, keep progressing and start writing again. We all miss your writing ... how about another book. When I get down I pick up you book and laugh and laugh at your stories .. This world needs more Kendall stories. Love ya both Dan |
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16 Sep 10 - 12:04 PM (#2988026) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: kendall I submitted part of a new manuscript to Downeast magazine but they haven't responded. |
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17 Sep 10 - 07:55 AM (#2988595) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: GUEST,kendall Becca, it's nice to know my health comes in just under the Packard! |
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17 Sep 10 - 08:11 AM (#2988600) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: SussexCarole Yipppeeee - Brilliant news Carole & Andrew xx |
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17 Sep 10 - 10:11 AM (#2988668) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: frogprince The only thing sorta disappointing about our visit was, seeing how obviously your back was messing with you bad, I didn't have the heart to beg you to go out to the garage and show me that Packard. I did snap a photo of Emma, though; I take it She is no longer with you? Dean |
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17 Sep 10 - 10:16 AM (#2988671) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Becca72 Frogprince, It's a good reason for another trip. She's real purdy! :-) |
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17 Sep 10 - 11:25 AM (#2988715) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Hollowfox I'm so relieved, I slumped instead of sitting up straight. The $#@!-reduction candle series will continue for a whilee, just in case. Could you please pass on some kind words to your doctor from us relieved 'Catters? And, you know, in the right places (where medicinal marijuana is legal), roast chicken stuffed with pot would probably make a nice fundraiser. Or chicken caccatore, since pot goes so well in spagetti sauce....hmmm, must be getting toward lunchtime. |
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17 Sep 10 - 12:52 PM (#2988763) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: kendall My back is giving me all kinds of grief. I hope my "Bone cracker" can give me some relief today. |
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17 Sep 10 - 01:41 PM (#2988802) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: DougR I can't think of anyone who would be a better guinea pig. Good news indeed! DougR |
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17 Sep 10 - 02:03 PM (#2988820) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's good news From: Mary Katherine Wonderful news! Many felicitations from way out here in sunny Southern California. |
