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26 Dec 11 - 12:22 PM (#3280164) Subject: Severn in hospital From: GUEST,rumanci I thought Mudcatters would like to know and wish him better. Information via his Facebook friends give the following details: "...our- dear friend Severn Savage has once again landed in the hospital. Friday night he went to the ER complaining of chest pains and general malaise only to discover he had an inexplicable build-up of fluid around his heart... They then gave him a free helicopter ride to Baltimore. I visited him tonight and found him weak but in good spirits, due in no small part to the return of basketball to television. He'd like visitors (rm. 626 in the Weinberg Section of the UMBC Hospital, the one near Camden Yards) and can be reached at 443-462-4770 in his room. Cell phones don't seem to work in the building. Please call or visit to cheer him up- Christmas in the Hospital has gotta suck. Am going back tomorrow and will report any news here, but please give him a buzz or stop by." Please y'all, give Severn a call or a visit if you're able." Love and gentle hugs rum |
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26 Dec 11 - 12:41 PM (#3280171) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: skarpi Rum , thank you for telling us , I just talked to him few days ago ? awww , tell from me that he is going with around WDC in October if all goes well ...so he better be there ..;Þ best whishes and recovery from me all the best Skarpi Iceland ... |
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26 Dec 11 - 12:51 PM (#3280177) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: Maryrrf Oh no this is not good. Get well quick, Sev! |
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26 Dec 11 - 01:00 PM (#3280179) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: gnu Oh my! Sev, buddy, HEAL! You have my thoughts and prayers... and I am sure they come from everyone who knows you... you are one of the kindest and most generous people it has ever been my privilege to know. Now, get with the program eh! |
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26 Dec 11 - 01:07 PM (#3280183) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: SINSULL That sucks. He was having such fun in the Tavern. Anyone have an address for the hospital? Hopefully, he won't be there long enough for cards to arrive. I have his home address around here somewhere. Be well, Sev. Mary |
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26 Dec 11 - 01:09 PM (#3280185) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: open mike some people will do anything for a free helicopter ride! hope you get this fixed fast and come home in good time. You will probably have to find a ride home in some other conveyance. we're rootin' for you! |
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26 Dec 11 - 01:13 PM (#3280188) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: Ebbie Sev, the last week of 2011 is absolutely the last drama permissible for you. You have pre-bought a good five years of happiness, headiness and health. And we need you home and feelin' good before the dawn of 2012. |
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26 Dec 11 - 01:25 PM (#3280195) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: Arthur_itus Hope you get better quickly Sev. Les Worrall |
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26 Dec 11 - 01:29 PM (#3280199) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: Stilly River Sage I think it was all of that roast auroch that got to him in the Mudcat Tavern. Sev, get over this soon and when you return home we'll tie a rope to that tree and let you swing from the rafters. SRS |
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26 Dec 11 - 01:36 PM (#3280207) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: GUEST,999 I spoke with Severn about a half hour ago. His humour ain't improved; he told me two bad puns in fifteen seconds. It's a sickness he's lived with for years--the bad puns that is. He was sounding good but not great. However, he's out of the ICU and the docs will run more tests to determine the cause. The doctors do not think the fluid is blood, so that's a positive. Bruce |
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26 Dec 11 - 01:38 PM (#3280208) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: CapriUni Oh, dear. Enjoy the basketball. But really, heal up quickly. I imagine it will be a lot more fun watching from your own sofa at home. Thinking good thoughts of you. |
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26 Dec 11 - 01:45 PM (#3280211) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: Rapparee there are other ways to meet women.... |
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26 Dec 11 - 01:53 PM (#3280216) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: kendall Tell him this one: This drunk sidled up to a pretty woman in the bar and says, "Haven't we met before"? She was totally put off so she said, "Could be, I'm the receptionist at the VD clinic." |
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26 Dec 11 - 01:53 PM (#3280217) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: Nancy King Mend quickly, Severn! |
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26 Dec 11 - 01:56 PM (#3280221) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: SussexCarole Thinking of you Sev - get well soon please. Andrew & Carole xxxx |
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26 Dec 11 - 02:02 PM (#3280225) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: Joe Offer Get well, Severn. You are well-loved in this community, and all that love should do a lot to heal you up. -Joe- |
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26 Dec 11 - 02:49 PM (#3280239) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: Charley Noble "an inexplicable build-up of fluid around his heart" Sounds serious, unless Severn has been hitting the holiday eggnog too hard. Charley Noble |
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26 Dec 11 - 02:49 PM (#3280240) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: GUEST,KT Sev, keep up with the healing you're already doing and you'll be up and outta there soon! Looking forward to seeing you pop up on my screen. KT |
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26 Dec 11 - 02:56 PM (#3280243) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: catspaw49 Get better Sev.......I mean it.... Spaw |
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26 Dec 11 - 02:57 PM (#3280245) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: ranger1 Severn, get well soon. I will be able to go to the Getaway next year and you are a part of the whole Getaway experience. |
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26 Dec 11 - 03:09 PM (#3280252) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: gnu SINS... I ain't sendin no card. I know Sev will be sprung in jig time. |
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26 Dec 11 - 03:20 PM (#3280258) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: Rapparee hey. you wanna do a getaway thing? |
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26 Dec 11 - 03:27 PM (#3280264) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: freda underhill Severn - I'm thinking of you and sending big hugs from Sydney x freda |
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26 Dec 11 - 03:31 PM (#3280265) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: fat B****rd Get well quickly, Severn. Charlie |
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26 Dec 11 - 03:52 PM (#3280274) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: GUEST Severn, shape up or you're toast! Uh, maybe that wasn't the best way to put that... Wishing you much better times! |
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26 Dec 11 - 04:12 PM (#3280281) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: GUEST,jacqui.c Good thoughts coming from West London Sev. |
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26 Dec 11 - 04:34 PM (#3280286) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: JennieG Some people will try anything to get out of having to cook Christmas dinner...... Seriously, get better soon! Hugs and good thoughts coming from here in the Small Smoke in country Oz. Cheers JennieG |
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26 Dec 11 - 04:35 PM (#3280288) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: Neil D Severn please feel better quickly.We are keeping you in our thoughts and hoping for fast and thorough recovery. Christina and Neil |
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26 Dec 11 - 04:37 PM (#3280289) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: artbrooks Get better, git! |
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26 Dec 11 - 04:49 PM (#3280295) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: Lonesome EJ Severn, heal quickly and become inhospitable again as soon as possible. |
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26 Dec 11 - 05:03 PM (#3280300) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: Bobert Fluid around the heart??? Hmmmmmm??? Get the boy a 6-pack of Iron City and he'll be fine in the morning... Seriously... Take it easy and do what Kendall does: flirt with as many nurses as you can... B~ |
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26 Dec 11 - 05:56 PM (#3280315) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: Anne Lister Sending much love from Wales, Severn! |
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26 Dec 11 - 07:21 PM (#3280330) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital From: kendall Tell him this one too. There is a new canarial disease; it's called Chirpies and it's untweetable. |
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26 Dec 11 - 08:39 PM (#3280353) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: gnu Kendall... he'll love that one. I did. Thanks to you from me. Humour, at a time like this, is all we have besides hope that a great friend will get well. You lightened my load a tad and I am sure Sev will appreciate the humour even more when he reads it. |
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26 Dec 11 - 08:58 PM (#3280359) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Amos I have always admired Sev for his fluidity and his heart but he shouldn't be mixing them!! A quick drying and resotring to you, you wicked punster!! A |
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26 Dec 11 - 09:03 PM (#3280364) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Rapparee 'resotring'...is that what you call becoming a sot again? |
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26 Dec 11 - 11:21 PM (#3280389) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Sandra in Sydney get well soon, you'll feel better, as some greeting card artist said years ago. sending more love & hugs from the Big Smoke in Oz sandra |
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27 Dec 11 - 04:25 AM (#3280418) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: John MacKenzie Sorry to hear this my friend. Get well soon y'hear. |
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27 Dec 11 - 05:19 AM (#3280432) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Genie Thanks for posting this info, rumanci. I caught a hint in a passing FaceBook "notification" of Severn possibly being in hospital but I wasn't able to track it down for more details. Severn, I agree that this time you've gone to way too great lengths to get attention from nurses and find a broader audience for your outrageous puns and get out of cooking Christmas dinner. So just stop it, y'hear? Get yourself well immediately and get back home and start singing again. I will try to call when I'm sure what number to use. Love ya, Genie |
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27 Dec 11 - 05:45 AM (#3280440) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Les from Hull Get well soon, mate. |
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27 Dec 11 - 06:02 AM (#3280444) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Psychomorris Get well soon Severn. You were going great guns in the Tavern.I looked forward to ever entry. Thoughts are with you. Allan |
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27 Dec 11 - 08:16 AM (#3280481) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,999 Severn can be reached at 443-462-4770 That's his phone in the hospital. Bruce |
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27 Dec 11 - 08:23 AM (#3280484) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: kendall It's difficult for me to talk on the phone so I avoid it if possible. |
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27 Dec 11 - 08:23 AM (#3280485) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Janie Just seeing this - best wishes, Sev. |
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27 Dec 11 - 10:32 AM (#3280515) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Rapparee they're not very hospitable there, sev. needles and things and no booze. |
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27 Dec 11 - 10:40 AM (#3280520) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: SINSULL Good morning Sev. Out of ICU is good. Now get out of the hospital. There are sick people there. M |
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27 Dec 11 - 12:05 PM (#3280562) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: katlaughing I second that, Sins! Rap, he already did a getaway...on a chopper, what could top that?:-) Sev, may you recover quickly and thoroughly. Mudcat mojo is mighty powerful, so hang on and get ready to ride the road to Wellville! luvyakat |
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27 Dec 11 - 12:49 PM (#3280585) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: kendall Get some 4 year old to read to him. That will put him on his feet! |
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27 Dec 11 - 01:40 PM (#3280600) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Herga Kitty Sev - please get well and home soon! Kitty xx |
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27 Dec 11 - 05:15 PM (#3280710) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Richard Atkins Severn Wishing you a fast return to good health for 2012, from us all at Old Keepers |
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27 Dec 11 - 07:34 PM (#3280784) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Noreen Thinking of you, Severn. Feel better soon :) Nx |
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27 Dec 11 - 07:44 PM (#3280789) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: lisa null From Severn: "Thank you very much and I can't get to a computer for awhnile. I had a very good last-minute Christmas thing for the Tavern but I did not get to print it, but it may see the light of day some day. I've been going through some bad times and a lot of different kinds of pains. I had an MRI today and will find out more about things i can tell you tomorrow. "Nothin's been able to beat me down yet! There's a whole lot of life in my heart still." I just read him all your wonderful messages. Keep them coming, visit or phone: 443 462-4770 University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, Room 626 on sixth floor (WEINBERG BLDG) |
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27 Dec 11 - 10:39 PM (#3280842) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Nurse Ratched Goddamn that man. When I walked into his room, he looked at me and said "I'm cured". Then maybe, it could have been a pre-emptive strike against the treatment I was offering. I wanted to find out just what was happening in there, and tried give him an autopsy – they wouldn't let me for some reason and said it's a dying practise. Then I offered to assist Sev in becoming an organ donor, and told him there was a good deal going for early contributions. For some reason, he wasn't co-operative (operative being the requirement here). Then I offered to give him a total vasectomy, it could be very good for his heart, and stop the risk of those heartus interruptus moments. But he treated me like a persona non gratuitous and what could I do? I bound him up real tight, enough bandages for an Egyptian mummy, because I wanted to keep the germs out (you know what those hospital rooms are like – swimming with streptococchi) and it's neat when you do the vaccum thing on the heart fluid. I had my vaccum cleaner and knife ready and was just about to give it a go when the meal tray came in – what a lot of baloney. So I scraped it into a bag and whizzed out real quick – Sev doesn't need to eat right now, and I just thought, that careless pyromaniac could make a real ash of things if I don't keep him tied up and out of trouble. The soup was stale and it was hard to tell what origin the mush was, but, hey, a free meal's better than none. I'll be back tomorrow Sev, just around meal time. In the meantime, don't remove the drip, it's keeping your organs warm for the transplant. Bye for now N.R. |
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28 Dec 11 - 05:05 AM (#3280913) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Sarah the flute Get well soon Severn Love and good thoughts from your twice Santee Sarah x |
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28 Dec 11 - 10:14 AM (#3281004) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Rapparee He just wants a Jacqui shawl. |
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28 Dec 11 - 12:20 PM (#3281065) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Leadfingers Typcal isnt it ? He has 'Puter problems and finally gets back on line and promptly get put out of reach of his keybord ! All the best Sev , and get the Hell out of there A S A P ! |
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28 Dec 11 - 02:13 PM (#3281127) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: gnu Sev, I hope you go Savage on that Nurse Wretched! |
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28 Dec 11 - 07:22 PM (#3281255) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: lisa null He is waiting for detailed answers to his tests-- it must be hard waiting.... |
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28 Dec 11 - 09:04 PM (#3281286) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Sandra in Sydney thanks for your reports, Lisa. Please give him a hug (real or air) from me. sandra |
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28 Dec 11 - 09:30 PM (#3281295) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Gorgeous Gary Get well soon! -- Gary |
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28 Dec 11 - 11:08 PM (#3281332) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Stilly River Sage I picked up the new smart phone this evening and gave Severn a call. I won't transcribe the conversation or the puns that drifted through it, but there were many and various. I winced several times through conversation - in the first few minutes as we spoke, as he was apparently coming out of a "twilight" medication from a procedure, he was still tossing puns around. The first night in the ICU was awful because a woman in there (apparently demented) kept screaming "Help me! Help me! Save me!" and occasionally "Thank you, Jesus!" in a way that was very unsettling. He was glad to be out of there, as the medical staff apparently were ignoring her and anyone in ICU had to listen to it. He said had an MRI yesterday and "they found a mass around and in my heart (and I'm not even Catholic)." They don't know what it is, and while he wonders if it is a lymphoma or sarcoma, I reminded him that it might also not be one of those, it might be benign. One must always keep that as an option! He was told they would give him results tomorrow. He described a procedure they did, taking a vein from the groin and snaking it up to the heart to increase blood supply, and apparently at the same time they took samples of the mass. I commented that it sounded like the team included a plumber. He said that luckily they didn't use any Drano. He wants people to know some good news - that his daughter brought him a Kindle, so he's going to play with that to find some books to read while he's there, and he expects to be there for several days. To the secret santa folks, he didn't have an opportunity to open the gift sent to him. He was at the local hospital on xmas eve, and they flew him to the Baltimore hospital without stopping at his house to get that gift. This is a summary of an hour's conversation, and for anyone tempted to feel instant alarm as two cancer survivors discuss the possibility of a couple of types of cancer now, you have to understand that cancer (the Big C) is survivable, and those of us who have been through it before know better than to fly off the handle at the possibility of such a prognosis. Severn was speculating in a general sense, but no rubber will hit the road until he knows what the doctors think and he and others can research what the options are. After all, it could be that the giant squid (from the Mudcat Tavern) has managed to snake in an arm (heaven knows how - through an orifice?) and give his heart a squeeze. I know a lot of Mudcatters will want to give Severn a virtual squeeze (or at least a hug) and that phone number that Bruce posted earlier is a direct line to his room. SRS |
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28 Dec 11 - 11:33 PM (#3281343) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Lonesome EJ The first night in the ICU was awful because a woman in there (apparently demented) kept screaming "Help me! Help me! Save me!" and occasionally "Thank you, Jesus!" I assume Severn was not alternately spouting puns and lapsing into silence at the time? We are all with you in spirit Severn, and hope you come through this clean, quick, and soon. |
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28 Dec 11 - 11:37 PM (#3281345) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Stilly River Sage It sounded like the first night was one where he was a captive audience to a patient with dementia and the staff weren't trying to quiet her or help ease her distress. Pretty horrible. SRS |
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29 Dec 11 - 12:02 AM (#3281349) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Bert kendall says 'Get some 4 year old to read to him. That will put him on his feet!' what he meant to say was 'Get some 7 year old and pour it for him. That will put him on his feet! ' We'll keep the tavern open for you lad. |
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29 Dec 11 - 06:03 AM (#3281413) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: freda underhill a big cyber hug from me Severn. Are you sure your neighbour in the ICU hadn't OD'd on puns? |
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29 Dec 11 - 06:31 AM (#3281421) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: My guru always said We've been thinking of you Severn, positive thoughts from Old Keepers! Love & gentle hugs, Hil xx |
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29 Dec 11 - 09:01 AM (#3281439) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: dick greenhaus From (too much) personal experience, I can testify that the loud elderly patient with dementia is standard equipment in ICU wards. |
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29 Dec 11 - 12:25 PM (#3281524) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: SINSULL I had a very young girl with Down Syndrome who had just undergone a hysterectomy and did not have a clue what was going on. Horrible for all in the room but imagine her state of mind. By the way, Sev. Do Not let them do a hysterectomy on you. It has nothing to do with being hysterical. |
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29 Dec 11 - 12:31 PM (#3281530) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Rapparee And don't let them do an orchidectomy. It has nothing to do with orchids. |
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29 Dec 11 - 12:41 PM (#3281534) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Sister Emily Thank you to all mudcatters. Your thoughts and wishes mean a lot to Severn (and his family). Will keep you posted. His sister Emily |
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29 Dec 11 - 12:42 PM (#3281536) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: John MacKenzie Rap's talking bollocks again! |
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29 Dec 11 - 01:06 PM (#3281551) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: gnu Yes, John. He's been known to go a bit nuts at times. |
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29 Dec 11 - 01:31 PM (#3281562) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Desert Dancer Hope to see you in the Mudcat Recovery ward soon, Severn. Very best wishes for you. ~ Becky in Tucson |
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29 Dec 11 - 09:14 PM (#3281766) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Sandra in Sydney thank you Emily sandra |
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29 Dec 11 - 10:25 PM (#3281778) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: olddude In my prayers my dear friend. Get better soon |
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29 Dec 11 - 11:05 PM (#3281790) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: KT Thinking of you, Sev....Be well, and soon, okay? |
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29 Dec 11 - 11:19 PM (#3281797) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: katlaughing Thank you, Emily. May all be well and Severn retured home at ease and in health. Lots of hugs from COlorado, {{{{{Sev}}}}}!! kat |
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30 Dec 11 - 07:06 AM (#3281865) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: freda underhill Yes, thank you Emily, it's good to know that Sev has family on the lookout. |
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30 Dec 11 - 09:32 AM (#3281927) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,999 STOP the PRESS. I just talked with Severn and the hospital is moving him to another room soon (meaning in the next few hours). His phone number will change. He informed me that Lisa (or Emily) will post his new phone number, so if you were intending to call, please wait until the new number is posted here. Bruce |
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30 Dec 11 - 05:30 PM (#3282139) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: SINSULL Oh Good. As I understand it he is being moved into the New Year's Eve Suite complete with Mumm's intravenous drip. Happy New Year Sev. |
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30 Dec 11 - 06:14 PM (#3282163) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Pistachio Hello Severn, I met you some years ago at a Yorkshire Mudcat gather (I'm Hazel from Hissyfit) Very best wishes for your recovery. Take it easy. Hx |
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30 Dec 11 - 06:34 PM (#3282173) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Rapparee Dammit, if he doesn't get outa there soon he'll miss the New Year's Eve Party at the Tavern! |
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30 Dec 11 - 10:20 PM (#3282251) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: YorkshireYankee Hi Severn, I remember getting to meet you at the Eurogather in Hull some years ago -- great fun! So... as wise man say to thirsty homesteaders: "Get well, soon!" All the best, YY/Vikki Appleton Fielden |
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30 Dec 11 - 11:35 PM (#3282263) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Stilly River Sage Delete or not delete? It's such a question the moderators have to ask themselves, eh? Was his tongue in his cheek, or was it just Garg's usual Asperger self coming through? Severn, I hope another day has brought you closer to having answers to this latest medical mystery. And I hope the nurses up some candles on a birthday cake for you. SRS |
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31 Dec 11 - 12:20 AM (#3282274) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,999 "Delete or not delete? It's such a question the moderators have to ask themselves, eh? Was his tongue in his cheek, or was it just Garg's usual Asperger self coming through?" Whether or not Garg has Aspergers is not the issue. A reference to Aspergers and that post in the same paragraph makes an assumption about people WITH Aspergers and that is a non-starter, imo. |
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31 Dec 11 - 02:54 AM (#3282292) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Severn Still in cardiac, as an empty room has to open up in oncology. Still haven't heard any word on the biopsy,and the nature of any new cancer. Watch this space! |
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31 Dec 11 - 04:09 AM (#3282302) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: My guru always said According to my clocks you should be fast asleep at the moment Severn, hope they don't wake you up to move you to your new room. Rest easy, worrying will not help! Hil x |
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31 Dec 11 - 05:30 AM (#3282320) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: freda underhill Good luck Severn, we're all thinking of you. |
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31 Dec 11 - 05:56 AM (#3282328) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: VirginiaTam I am here Severn, with the rest of Mudcat community, making wishes for your return to good health and happy news for the new year. Much love Tamara |
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31 Dec 11 - 10:42 AM (#3282424) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Sandra in Sydney I second what freda & Tam said |
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31 Dec 11 - 10:52 AM (#3282430) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: SINSULL Waiting always sucks. And with the holidays it sucks to be in the hospital. But you are still with us and perfectly capable of enjoying the celebration in the Tavern. Plus we are preparing a suite for you at the NYCFTTS. Chin up! SINS |
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31 Dec 11 - 12:00 PM (#3282480) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Stilly River Sage You're right, 999. There's no excuse for Garg, just wondering at his mix of good wishes and socially inept placement of what's on his mind. On-the-fly diagnoses are bound to miss their mark. So Sev had access to a computer briefly in the wee hours. Perhaps he's like my teenager and sleeping all day and up all night? Keep us posted. SRS |
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31 Dec 11 - 12:15 PM (#3282487) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: gnu I hope The New Year brings glad tidings, Sev. Extra special ones for you. |
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31 Dec 11 - 12:23 PM (#3282493) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Hollowfox My good thoughts go to you, and a gen-u-ine purebred Midwestern $#@!-reduction candle series will start up as soonas I'm done posting. Have a good New Year, and a buncha good holidays - we've got quite afew to choose from this time of year. Love Mary |
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31 Dec 11 - 02:34 PM (#3282558) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: fat B****rd Like Gnu said. Best for the New Year, Sev. |
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31 Dec 11 - 03:26 PM (#3282590) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: saulgoldie Did we ever get a "fresh" phone number? Saul |
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01 Jan 12 - 08:54 AM (#3282930) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,sister emily Finally moved. New number 443-462-4642. Diagnosis in as well. Small cell lymphoma.started chemotherapy last night. May go home mid week. |
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01 Jan 12 - 09:15 AM (#3282938) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: maeve Thank you, Emily. I'm sure Sev will be hearing from many friends. |
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01 Jan 12 - 09:25 AM (#3282939) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: quokka Haven't been on for a while because my internet doovilacky broke. Hope you'e feeling better soon, Sev. All the best, Pauline |
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01 Jan 12 - 09:33 AM (#3282941) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: John MacKenzie Jings Severn, ye're a glutton for punishment laddie. Still ye've proved ye're a survivor, so guid luck wi this wee episode. Ah'm sure yr'll be back tae fu' time punnin' afore lang. |
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01 Jan 12 - 11:30 AM (#3282968) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Stilly River Sage Glad to hear that you'll be headed home soon, hospitals aren't a great place to stay if you're trying to get a good night's sleep. SRS |
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01 Jan 12 - 11:41 AM (#3282973) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: lisa null Hi: Severn asked me to post this update. Much of it resembles what his sister Emily posted, but in his words: "I have small cell cancer cells, same as before. in a mass in and around my heart. I am receiving chemo treatments but will probably be out of the hospital by Tuesday. There will be three weeks between one chemo therapy and the next. I am in the best of hands at this hospital. it is the first one I know that has a firm grasp on how to feed a diabetic. I have moderate and intermittent pain. But I've done this routine before. Thanks for your love and support. You've been an important part of my life and it's great to hear about all the support I'm getting. My phone at the hospital is 443 462-4642 Address, at least till Tuesday, is: Severn Savage University of Maryland Medical Center 10th floor Room 68 10 West Medical IMC 22 South Greene Street Baltimore MD. 21230 |
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01 Jan 12 - 06:03 PM (#3283104) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: freda underhill I've just had a chat to Severn, he's chirpy and good humoured as always, despite the bad news and the treatments (chemo). He's had a happy birthday call from Canada, Micca called him from the UK, me from Australia. He's hooked up to a bunch of tubes and he thinks all the equipment in there's making it hard for him to access the internet. a second attack of cancer is tough to deal with but Severn is taking it with style. He's pretty sure the chemo will get rid of it again, and he's pleased with the standards at the hospital. freda |
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01 Jan 12 - 06:46 PM (#3283118) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: gnu Thoughts and prayers at ya buddy. |
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01 Jan 12 - 08:08 PM (#3283141) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Sandra in Sydney thanks for the reports Lisa & freda love & hugs wending their way to Severn sandra |
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01 Jan 12 - 08:17 PM (#3283145) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: katlaughing What a grand bunch of folks, eh, Sev? Like yerself. All good thoughts and thanks givings coming for Colorado to you. Good to hear of your confidence in the hospital and staff. Thanks to Emily, Lisa, and Freda for the updates, too. luvyakat |
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01 Jan 12 - 09:27 PM (#3283174) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Rapparee Well, I was gonna call him but it's 9:30 p.m. there and he probably should sleep instead of talking to me. |
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01 Jan 12 - 10:21 PM (#3283192) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: lisa null I saw Severn this afternoon and he was as warm and funny as ever. he was moving about. he says the chemo should not be really bothersome for the first couple of months. he loves knowing that so many mudcatters are beaming their support to him by phone, mail, this forum and others, or vicariously through friends. Here is the latest post from his good friend and frequent musical partner, Phil Fox. "Severn is now in the Oncology section of the hospital, transferred from the cardio section. He has an 8cm by 11 cm tumor wrapped around his heart. It is a recurrence of the cancer he had before. The good news is that the doctors are relatively certain they can chemically dissolve the tumor and get it off of his heart. The touchy part is what the chemo does- can his kidneys handle the waste from both the chemo and the tumor itself? And what damage has been done to the muscle wall of his heart? The first round of chemo will finish Tuesday, he may be home by the end of the week. In the mean time, he's in rm 10 West 68 at the same hospital (room direct 443-462-4642). Call him and say hello. Also, in all my years, I've never seen prayer hurt anything." |
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02 Jan 12 - 03:14 AM (#3283251) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Sandra in Sydney gotta get rid of that tumor so his heart can do it's work. |
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02 Jan 12 - 04:30 AM (#3283268) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: My guru always said Sounds like they're looking after you Severn, keep on thinking positive - we are! |
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02 Jan 12 - 05:05 AM (#3283287) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: KT Thanks for the updates, folks. Sev, you're very much in my thoughts and prayers. Can't wait to hear the good news that you're well enough to be sprung! Take good care. KT |
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02 Jan 12 - 08:23 AM (#3283348) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: jacqui.c Well, they know what the problem is and can start treating you Sev. Good thoughts still heading your way - we need you fit for the Mummers Play at the Getaway this year! |
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02 Jan 12 - 08:29 AM (#3283351) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: fat B****rd What can I say. Simply GET WELL, SEV !!. Kind thoughts from Scotland. |
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02 Jan 12 - 08:50 AM (#3283366) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Rapparee At the risk of sounding mushy, he's wrapped around a lot of hearts. |
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02 Jan 12 - 09:44 AM (#3283388) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Mrs.Duck We are all routing for you in the Duck Pond. Hope it all goes well xxx |
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02 Jan 12 - 03:05 PM (#3283600) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: gnu That ain't mushy, Rap. That's the truth. I don't usually pray, but I just said a prayer. |
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02 Jan 12 - 03:25 PM (#3283614) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,999 Severn entered my life about five years ago through Mudcat. His humour and personality were (and are) wonderful. He is one seriously strong individual. He's fought this cancer before and won. He dealt with and still deals with the results of some bad burns. He still has a sense of humour. I love the guy despite never having met him. I'm kinda counting on him not giving up, and he has a great medical team working hard for him. I seldom pray, but now and then I make exceptions, and for him I do. |
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02 Jan 12 - 03:30 PM (#3283619) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Rapparee either he gets outa there halel and whole or I'll start praying for him and I'm certain he wouldn't want to be responsible for churches all over the world collapsing. |
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02 Jan 12 - 05:39 PM (#3283676) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Genie Lisa, thanks for the update and phone number. Tried to call but get busy signals, which is a good sign. Sev, in case you see this before I get through, keep on plugging away and singing. You have been through way more punishment than any of your puns would warrant. I hope 2012 ends up being a much better one for you. Genie |
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03 Jan 12 - 12:31 AM (#3283860) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: ChanteyLass Sorry not to jump into this thread sooner. I've been away and without my computer. I could have used my phone but figured I would drive the moderators crazy by forgetting to ID myself. GET TREATED AND RECOVER QUICKLY! |
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03 Jan 12 - 05:34 AM (#3283928) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Janie Thanks for keeping us updated Lisa and Emily, and 999. Sev, {{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}. Janie |
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03 Jan 12 - 06:48 AM (#3283954) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Jean(eanjay) Get well soon; lots of good wishes coming from me here in Harrogate. |
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03 Jan 12 - 10:23 AM (#3284070) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Rapparee Now that I can call I've got laryngitis. |
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03 Jan 12 - 04:13 PM (#3284301) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Bill D I've got laryngitis. TYPE LOUDER! Rooting for you, Severn.... |
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03 Jan 12 - 10:08 PM (#3284454) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Janie I'm guessing you didn't get to go home today, Sev. Hopefully tomorrow, eh? |
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03 Jan 12 - 10:18 PM (#3284458) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Rapparee Between Sev, Kendall, Spaw and all the rest I starting to think that this place is full of sickies. |
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03 Jan 12 - 11:33 PM (#3284474) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST Speak for yourself you dizzy sob. No offense. He's in the hospital wearing sequin undershorts and a lame (accent aigu over the e) gown. He still tells puns. Called the guy a few years back when he got serious burns. He was in intense pain--kinda like having your nu--well, both intense and meaningful pain--ripped off by a cat with dirty-but-not-yet-filthy-claws. HE said, "Burns was a great poet, but this shit really hurts." Those of you who have been posturing had best get in touch. He could use the call. Don't forget to include your Guest moniker,please, 999. Thanks! mod |
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04 Jan 12 - 12:05 AM (#3284485) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: ChanteyLass Because I don't know him personally, I won't call. Regardless, I still hope he recovers. |
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04 Jan 12 - 12:14 AM (#3284490) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Bert ...Mumm's intravenous drip... Is that anything like Pimms? |
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04 Jan 12 - 04:30 AM (#3284520) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Severn I've now had all of my first-of-six series of three chemo sessions. I will most likely be home Thurs. or Fri. after some further observation. Thanks for all communications from here and abroad. My tests will be at three week intervals back here where they can monitor my heart as well. |
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04 Jan 12 - 04:56 AM (#3284525) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: John MacKenzie Good luck with the treatment cycles Sev, they're hard, but then you know that. So that will help you get through this batch. Hoping you feeol better soon, and it all produces the desired result. |
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04 Jan 12 - 05:31 AM (#3284547) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: ragdall Best wishes, Severn, for treatments that go easy on you while effecting a complete recovery. rags |
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04 Jan 12 - 06:16 AM (#3284560) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: freda underhill hey Severn, this is some PUNishment you're undergoing. don't let those tubes get you down! |
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04 Jan 12 - 06:25 AM (#3284563) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Sandra in Sydney what rags said sandra |
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04 Jan 12 - 11:29 AM (#3284708) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Sister Emily Good News! Severn will be released to go home sometime today. Waiting on the call to go get him. Don't try to call that number after the next hour or so. Emily |
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04 Jan 12 - 12:50 PM (#3284777) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Leadfingers I hadnt looked here , but called Sev and had a very brief chat as he was in the process of doing the documentastion to get discharged ! That was about a half hour ago . |
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04 Jan 12 - 01:45 PM (#3284824) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: gnu Getting home will be a help. Wish I could come up with something imagical to say... I hope everything goes smoothly and well, Sev. |
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04 Jan 12 - 01:53 PM (#3284829) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Rapparee Discharged? Out of a cannon or like out of the Army? Or has he been fired? |
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04 Jan 12 - 02:19 PM (#3284850) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: katlaughing Dis Charged of the Night (Nurse) Brigade! |
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04 Jan 12 - 02:41 PM (#3284867) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: vectis Fingers crossed for you Severn from Ian and me. |
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04 Jan 12 - 05:20 PM (#3284939) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Stilly River Sage It should feel absolutely wonderful to be back home again. Enjoy the new year a few days late, Severn. Champagne and firecrackers all around! SRS |
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04 Jan 12 - 07:50 PM (#3285009) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Sandra in Sydney and another Christmas & a birthday party! |
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04 Jan 12 - 09:43 PM (#3285044) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: KT Terrific news!Now be sure to rest, Sev! So glad you're home! |
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04 Jan 12 - 11:51 PM (#3285068) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: ChanteyLass Home? Great news! Good luck with the chemo. |
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05 Jan 12 - 09:03 AM (#3285211) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,moira(flyingcat) Hi Severn, we've been keeping you in our thoughts these last days and hoping you were doing well. Looks like you've come through the first hurdle which is always the hardest. I know it'll be tough but you've done it before and you can do it again. Keep strong, keep laughing (or keep making everyone else laugh!) and do what you're told. Love and Hugs ((((XXXX)))) Moira and Malc |
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05 Jan 12 - 01:04 PM (#3285332) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: open mike happy homecoming, SEV. Hope you get better soon! |
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05 Jan 12 - 09:08 PM (#3285548) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: gnu Just checkin in one more time. I am heading for beddies Freddies... Hope you rest well, bud. gnightgnu, Sev. |
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06 Jan 12 - 01:27 PM (#3286047) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Donuel When I read your new puns I'll know you're feeling good. Meanwhile don't let any smokers near your oxygen and let the diuretics do their trick. |
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06 Jan 12 - 02:25 PM (#3286077) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,olddude Welcome home my friend, gosh the things a guy will do to get some cards at Christmas :-) Now Knock it off !!! |
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07 Jan 12 - 11:22 AM (#3286549) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,999 The following was on a social network site: "Would you believe my recently hospitalized friend Severn Savage. coping with chemo and all sorts of problems too fierce to mention, showed up at my doorstep last night for a voice lesson? He sounded very good indeed!" |
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07 Jan 12 - 01:30 PM (#3286612) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: gnu That is truly heart warming! Good on ya SEV! Thanks, 9. Made my day. |
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08 Jan 12 - 01:08 AM (#3286874) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Sandra in Sydney keep singing, Severn |
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08 Jan 12 - 01:51 AM (#3286883) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: ChanteyLass I'm impressed! |
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08 Jan 12 - 05:11 AM (#3286918) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: My guru always said Glad you've escaped & you're pottering around. Take it easy, Severn Dear! Love & hugs from Old Keepers, Hil xx |
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10 Jan 12 - 06:08 AM (#3287956) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: freda underhill Hi Severn, how's it going? Summer's here in Sydney, and a kookaburra has been singing in the evening. Tonight I sat in the back yard with a friend, watching the garden, the beautiful sky and .. being bitten by mozzies. never mind, good thoughts are coming your way fred |
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10 Jan 12 - 09:41 AM (#3288069) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Severn Thanks for all the good words and thoughts. They have cheered and made me feel worthwhile at a time when I've needed to. I've done this drill before and know better this time how to handle it. Of course, it wasn't around the heart last time, but I have a strong heart that's been through a lot in its time and can handle anything life wants to throw at it. I've been through my first bad chemo day (They'll increase as time goes along) and have made it to two open mics and a swimming pool walk. I have made it to errands and have been paying bills, cleaning up and doing all the other things that pile up when one is taken off the map for 11 days, and I still have lots of people to celebrate Christmas with. Somehow, I missed Christmas Eve, Christmas, my birthday, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day at a time in life when I don't have a Postal Service job to get in the way any more. I'll start up a new Recovery ward thread soon, so that those of us with medical complaints can both use it as a bulletin board for truthful accounts that now we'll have to tell a greatly reduced number of times and as a creative writing forum continuing our tales of our long-running hospital staff of good and bad docs, and whatever new ones we create. We can put both news and fun on the same thread with laughs and shared information, once again, to help with our cures ant our friend's understanding. |
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10 Jan 12 - 09:59 AM (#3288080) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: John MacKenzie Keep on keeping on Sev. That's the answer. Nice to hear from you, and such a positive post is reassuring, to say the least. Slainthé |
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10 Jan 12 - 10:05 AM (#3288086) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Maryrrf We are all thinking about you Sev, and sending positive mudvibes! |
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10 Jan 12 - 10:31 AM (#3288101) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Stilly River Sage There are sometimes when the old adage "one day at a time" is helpful - and here's hoping they're all good days! SRS |
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10 Jan 12 - 10:55 AM (#3288113) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: rumanci Thanks for the update Sev. The very best of wishes for you. Yeah - new thread needed now the title isn't true any more. Yippee! |
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10 Jan 12 - 09:50 PM (#3288428) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: gnu rum said it... thanks, Sev. "but I have a strong heart"... That's because it's sooo big. You da man, Sev. Keep at it, bud. |
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11 Jan 12 - 05:25 AM (#3288533) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST Severn Glad you are up and about and making the most of life again. But come on! it tells when we are getting really old that we all turn to talking about our physical complaints together. My bones hurt more than your bones. I hate the idea of aging but of course we have to take what is coming with that process.I like to think, we are getting payback for a misspent youth.Go enjoy the missed bits all the best to you. Allan |
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11 Jan 12 - 05:25 AM (#3288534) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: freda underhill Glad you're out and about Sev - getting lots of rest too, I hope! every time I think to ring its about 3.00 am your time - but I'll find the right time. Glad you're away from where that evil Ratched could get her mitts on you - thank goodness you're away from her clutches. Watch out for squids, gello and rampant tubes.. enjoy your walks, water and music.. |
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11 Jan 12 - 09:20 AM (#3288683) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Rapparee So, since you missed your birthday that means you didn't get any older. That's kind of nice. And because you missed Christmas you'll get double the gifts next Christmas. |
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11 Jan 12 - 04:21 PM (#3288913) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: dick greenhaus Severn- Have you considered assembling some of us into an Organ Recital at the Minifest? |
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11 Jan 12 - 05:08 PM (#3288931) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Sandra in Sydney record it & post the video so the rest of us don't miss it sandra |
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11 Jan 12 - 07:51 PM (#3289019) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: katlaughing Good to hear from you, Severn. What a beautiful, indomitable, positive outlook. May it be so and may you come through free of all concerns and here for a long time to come. All the best, kat |
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11 Jan 12 - 09:03 PM (#3289049) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: gnu 1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent. 2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, "I'll serve you, but don't start anything." 3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted. 4. A dyslexic man walked into a bra. 5. A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm, and says: "A beer please, and one for the road." 6. Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: "Does this taste funny to you?" 7. "Doc, I can't stop singing The Green, Green Grass of Home." "That sounds like Tom Jones Syndrome." "Is it common?" "Well, It's Not Unusual." 8. Two cows are standing next to each other in a field. Daisy says to Dolly, "I was artificially inseminated this morning." "I don't believe you," says Dolly. "It's true; no bull!" exclaims Daisy. 9. An invisible man marries an invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either. 10. Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before. 11. I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day, but I couldn't find any. 12. A duck walks into a drug store and asks the druggist for a tube of chapstick. The druggist asks "will that be cash?" The duck says "No, just put it on my Bill" ! 13. I went to a seafood disco last week...And pulled a mussel. 14. What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh. 15. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. The one turns to the other and says, "Dam!" 16. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Not surprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too. 17. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel, and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office, and asked them to disperse. "But why," they asked, as they moved off. "Because," he said. "I can't stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer." 18. A woman has twins, and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt , and is named 'Ahmal.' The other goes to a family in Spain ; they name him 'Juan.' Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, "They're twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal." 19. Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him (oh, man, this is so bad, it's good)...A super-calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis. 20. A dwarf, who was a mystic, escaped from jail. The call went out that there was a small medium at large. 21. And finally, there was the person who sent twenty different puns to his friends, with the hope that at least ten of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did. Yeah, it was an email. I forwarded it to Sev but I thought I'd post it here for filler. |
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11 Jan 12 - 09:17 PM (#3289053) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Big Al Whittle Somehow missed all this -just read the whole thread - but best wishes Sev! |
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11 Jan 12 - 10:54 PM (#3289081) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Rapparee If there's an organ recital can I be the ascending colon? |
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11 Jan 12 - 10:57 PM (#3289083) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Janie Thanks, Sev. Gives me some needed perspective on the blessings in my own life. |
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11 Jan 12 - 11:22 PM (#3289089) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Stilly River Sage Gnu has struck just about the right tone - laughter is the best medicine! That groan from Rap's quip isn't too bad, either. SRS |
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11 Jan 12 - 11:38 PM (#3289092) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: katlaughing I agree, good going gnu! |
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12 Jan 12 - 06:31 AM (#3289203) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: freda underhill yeh! |
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12 Jan 12 - 06:56 AM (#3289211) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: maeve Following gnu's impressive model (good work, g.), here's a link to the Mudcat Joke Permathread: Jokes, jokes, and more jokes. Thinking of you, Sev. |
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12 Jan 12 - 08:34 AM (#3289242) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: SINSULL Someone check on gnu's meds. We can't have two of them punning all the time. |
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12 Jan 12 - 10:55 PM (#3289717) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Janie Just had the time to read your post, gnu. Had me smiling. Then grinning, and #19 resulted in such guffaws that my son came running to see what was up. I love bad jokes and cornpun! |
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13 Jan 12 - 03:55 PM (#3290177) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: gnu Hey... I just copied and pasted so's I could freeresh the thread. And, that's because I think as much of Sev as the rest a youse do. Maybe more than some but I can't see how that is possible. A true gentleman and generous to a fault. One more Sev would make this (my) world a better place. Alas, there is only ONE Sev and he had damn well get well sonner than later. No pressure mind you, Sev. Take it one step at a time... I would prefer BIG steps, of course. |
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13 Jan 12 - 05:13 PM (#3290222) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Stilly River Sage So what's up for the long weekend, Sev? Feeling up to visiting the Mudcat Tavern? SRS |
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13 Jan 12 - 05:20 PM (#3290227) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: gnu Long weekend? What's the occasion? |
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13 Jan 12 - 07:04 PM (#3290280) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Rapparee Sev, you just take your time getting well. Stay calm. Rest in peace, Sev. |
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14 Jan 12 - 01:11 AM (#3290392) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Stilly River Sage We've been chatting on facebook. When he goes in for treatments they last for three days, so unless he stays at the hospital he has to commute back and forth. Sounds like he's looking forward to the Mudcat Recovery Ward - someone head over and air the sheets and blankets, will you? He has a Kindle Fire, so maybe he can get a WiFi connection and keep up with us during those long IV periods. SRS |
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14 Jan 12 - 01:55 PM (#3290632) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: open mike hope you made it thru fri. the 13th o.k. and that only good luck comes your way from now on! |
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15 Jan 12 - 01:47 AM (#3290798) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: freda underhill I had a chat to Severn midday today (last night, his time). as usual, he's remarkably chirpy and busy for a man with small cell cancer. Talking to Sev, you'd think nothing was wrong, he's remarkably positive, and still going out to sessions etc. The chemo's wiping him out a bit here and there - some very kind friends have made meals for him, which has been a great help. He seems to be getting around and managing things pretty well, tho he's still waiting for further tests (after the next round of chemo) to better understand what's happening. |
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15 Jan 12 - 07:17 AM (#3290846) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: gnu Thanks for the update. |
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16 Jan 12 - 06:22 AM (#3291308) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Noreen Positive thoughts flying to you across the Pond, Severn :) |
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16 Jan 12 - 09:35 AM (#3291357) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,999 In the olden days of knights and serfs, a notorious punster had been making remarks about the king. The punster was dragged before the king and told that it would have to stop or he would be hanged by the neck until dead. The punster said it would stop because "No noose is good noose." There endeth the tale. |
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16 Jan 12 - 01:53 PM (#3291495) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: katlaughing *groan* good one, Bruce! Thanks for the updates. What an inspiration! Still lots of good thoughts and thanks givings coming your way from Colorado, Sev. Take it easy and get along on the road to Wellville.:-) luvyakat |
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16 Jan 12 - 02:01 PM (#3291506) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: VirginiaTam Still peeking in and hope nothing's peeking out, hospital gowns being somewhat ventilated. Hope you are being well treated and soon treated to being well. |
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16 Jan 12 - 02:26 PM (#3291521) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: Stilly River Sage I'm glad to hear that people are taking over food. If you're not feeling good, fixing your own food isn't on the top of the list of things to do. SRS |
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24 Jan 12 - 03:19 PM (#3295592) Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Sister Emily Severn is in hosiptal for round 2 of chemo. should be ther until Friday. New # 443-462-4687 Emily
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