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Kendall's rotten luck

12 Apr 04 - 08:29 PM (#1160303)
Subject: Kendall's rotten luck
From: kendall

Got a wake up call today. As you know, I've looked forward to going to England for months, and yesterday, I suddenly got a terrible pain in my left side. Didn't sleep at all last night, and tody it was so bad I went to my doctor. He examined me, and said "You need to go to the hospital for x rays to rule out a pullmonary embolism. If that's what it is, you aint going nowhere! I thought, just my luck. So I went, and apparently it is a pulled muscle from yanking my 100 pound dog off another dog.
Doctor said, "Go, and sin some more" so I'm off to Old Blighty tomorrow.


12 Apr 04 - 08:45 PM (#1160315)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: wysiwyg

Had me scared there for a minute!

Safe travel!

~S~


12 Apr 04 - 08:50 PM (#1160319)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Geoff the Duck

Hear Hear!
All sinners welcome in England!!
Quack!
Geoff the Duck!


12 Apr 04 - 09:00 PM (#1160323)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Sorcha

And, had me VERY scared! See you there, Kendall!


12 Apr 04 - 09:07 PM (#1160324)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Áine

Dang it, Kendall! And here I was thinking that you, of all people, had some of that there 'Yankee Common Sense'!! Don't you know that you're supposed to use a water hose to git two dogs off'n one another!! Geez Loueez!!

Here's hoping that you have a WONDERFUL time across the Pond.

Big hugs and snogs, Áine


12 Apr 04 - 09:12 PM (#1160326)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Tinker

Okay Kendall, I think you simply titled the thread to make us all worry !!! Sorry you're hurtin' but very glad you're getting to travel. Say hello to lots of folks for me and bring me back lots of hugs...

Tinker


12 Apr 04 - 09:12 PM (#1160328)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Deckman

So ... Kendall ... what's the "rotten luck?" That you can go, or that you almost couldn't go? Have a good visit! Bob


12 Apr 04 - 09:20 PM (#1160333)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Big Mick

You old salty bastard, I hope you hurt every second you are there. You had me going, I immediately thought the throat problem popped back, or that you had that embolism, and I got very worried. Enjoy yourself, because when I see you, I may make the damage permanent!!!

And leave the young women alone;-)

Safe travels,

Mick


12 Apr 04 - 09:29 PM (#1160336)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: InOBU

Hey Kendell!!!!!!!!!!! Next time begin with "I'm OK but....." good to hear it is only dog strain! Enjoy the trip and safe home!
Cheers Larry


12 Apr 04 - 09:38 PM (#1160341)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Amergin

Hmmm I don't think it was the dog you were yanking.... ;)


12 Apr 04 - 09:50 PM (#1160349)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Giac

Yeah, yeah, but what about the dog?


12 Apr 04 - 10:26 PM (#1160373)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: artbrooks

Take care, have a good time, and check in once in a while.


12 Apr 04 - 11:18 PM (#1160405)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Amos

ANd when you get back, you scurrilous rapscallion, buy a smaller dog, ya heah??

A


12 Apr 04 - 11:27 PM (#1160414)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Barbara

You know, of course, that you can do serious damage to a dog, yanking one off another that way? At least if they were engaged in promiscuous behavior. You just have to wait for them to cool down (hence the hose). You're lucky you didn't get some salient portion of your anatomy bitten off for your troubles.
Get thee away from the dog. England just might be far enough.
Blessings,
Barbara


12 Apr 04 - 11:57 PM (#1160436)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: dick greenhaus

Kendall-
Tell them about the time you were dallying with a Sweet Young Thing and your dog turned a hose on you...


13 Apr 04 - 12:38 AM (#1160462)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: GUEST

Is there some reason this isn't in the BS section?
    Because it's related to Mudcat music gatherings in the UK. Admittedly, it's a borderline case - but in such cases, we stick with the choice of the person who started the thread.
    -Joe Offer-


13 Apr 04 - 04:03 AM (#1160519)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Dave the Gnome

I pulled the intercostals down my left side when my motorbike fell over about 6 weeks ago (don't ask!) Not painful any more but still stiff. Feeling for you Kendall - I'll not ask you to sleep in a damp caravan this time:-) Are you up our neck of teh woods at all?

Cheers

DtG


13 Apr 04 - 04:33 AM (#1160532)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Ellenpoly

Jeez Kendall! The things you'll do to get out of meeting me! If you read this before the 27th, I'll look forward to offering you a little TLC in the form of a slap upside the head for any past or future foolishness with pulling dogs, women, or anything else weighing more than a pint (Guiness-pulling has a long tradition here in England, and with that only will I encourage you to pull away.)..xx..e


13 Apr 04 - 04:41 AM (#1160541)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: John MacKenzie

Just a walkin' the dawg
Just a walkin' the dawg
If you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog.

Have a good one, sorry I'm so far north and can't get down to England, anyway I haven't renewed my passport.
John


13 Apr 04 - 05:09 AM (#1160557)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Dave Bryant

Glad that you're OK Kendall and that we should be seeing you soon.

I know that we're all supposed to be kind to animals, but isn't pulling off a dog going a bit to far - especially as most of them seem to be able to lick themselves anyway.

Dick - we're keeping a bucket of cold water handy in case we need it for Kendall and Jacqui. I must admit that I've never found that it really works for dogs - It just makes them steam more !


13 Apr 04 - 05:31 AM (#1160569)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: jacqui.c

You keep that water away from me Mr Bryant. If I'm enjoying myself I don't want any interruptions!!!

Will you be getting to the Lion at Eastwick tonight?

It's probably a bit late for Kendall to read this but I agree with previous comments on this post - he's a very naughty boy for scaring us all like that! Just wait 'til he gets here tomorrow......


13 Apr 04 - 05:35 AM (#1160573)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Linda Kelly

what a relief Kendall-we've entered you into the annual 'Olde Dog yanking' competition, with a bull mastiff named Mitzy. Would have been a real blow if you had not come -your odds on favourite!


13 Apr 04 - 05:36 AM (#1160574)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Catherine Jayne

Glad you're ok and we shall see you in the pub at the weekend! Have a safe journey

Love
Khatt


13 Apr 04 - 05:56 AM (#1160579)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)

Aine the only problem with the hose is it's still frozen on the ground down Maine!

Kendall, it's a good thing you're off across the puddle, because you had me good and scared! You better hope I'm all calmed down before Old Songs....

Allison


13 Apr 04 - 06:12 AM (#1160589)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Pied Piper

I had a pulmonary embolism a couple of years ago nearly finished me off. Fortunately for me there was no pain or warning I just past out, and the next thing I know I'm in an Ambulance fighting for breath.
If I'd have been on my own I'd have been brown bread.
The next day I was fine.

All the best
PP


13 Apr 04 - 07:03 AM (#1160614)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Morticia

I'll tell you, this gave me a hell of a scare.....I thought I'd cleaned up the spare room for nothing.


13 Apr 04 - 07:38 AM (#1160633)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Dave Bryant

Morty - you have - Kendall's not expecting to pay you !

Jacqui - you might prefer it to be only a bucket full:

Oh Captain Shaw*
Type of true love kept under
Could'st thy brigade with cold cascade
Quench my great love, I wonder.


(Iolanthe - G&S)   *Capt Massey Shaw founder of the London Fire Brigade.


13 Apr 04 - 07:46 AM (#1160638)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: kendall

Guest, I'm sorry I failed to do this your way, but the pain I was in interferred with my judgement. Same for the lack of the BS heading. Joe, you can move it to BS if you wish, we don't want to upset the nameless malcontents.
I don't understand how a pain of such magnitude can be totally under control after only two days, but, there it is, I don't have to dread that plane ride quite as much now.


13 Apr 04 - 08:11 AM (#1160652)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Janie

Have a great trip, and don't steal kisses (you won't need to!)

Janie


13 Apr 04 - 08:16 AM (#1160657)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Leadfingers

It IS Rotten Luck for Kendall - It means he hasnt got a good excuse to get out of us mad Yookers getting him OD'd on good music good beer
and Even Better Good Mudcat hospitality. WE are all looking forward to meeting him.


13 Apr 04 - 08:43 AM (#1160666)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: GUEST

Kendall - try to get to England and back in one piece! Glas the pain has subsided


13 Apr 04 - 08:47 AM (#1160669)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: freda underhill

Kendall

I'm glad you've had such rotten luck - enjoy your trip!

best wishes

fred


13 Apr 04 - 09:00 AM (#1160684)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: kendall

I titled this rotten luck because thats about all I've had these past feew years. Why am I bothering to explain?


13 Apr 04 - 09:18 AM (#1160700)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Richard Bridge

If dogs were being sexy, separate with care.

If your dog being aggressive try to train dog. Of course I find that by and large my dogs train me, instead, but I keep trying.

If other dog being aggressive, warn owner that next time you let your dog finish the job.

Consider whether hundred pound dog needs diet.

If all else fails, learn "Champion he was a Dandy".


13 Apr 04 - 09:28 AM (#1160711)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Steve in Idaho

Let's get this correct now - you were porking the dog and pulled a muscle in your leg? And we're supposed to feel sorry for you? HA!!!

You're a three legged man Brother - enjoy the trip -

Steve


13 Apr 04 - 12:28 PM (#1160944)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: SINSULL

And on the other side of town...Mary gets a message at the Office Max where Kendall was to meet her that he won't becoming. He is back at the hospital having xrays and blood tests. I am waiting for some friends to help me move furniture presumably in Kendall's van.

So I am a nervous wreck wondering what could possibly have gone wrong. And i can't leave because the help is on the way. And...as we try to move a huge desk up to my spare room, it slips. Brian's hand is caught between the desk and wall. I am trapped in the stairwell and can't go for help. With a huge effort, I moved the desk, he moved his hand and the desk came back on me. It must have looked like Moe, Larry and Curley at work. It took two neighbors to get me out of the stairwell. Brian soaked in ice water for half an hour before his fingers agreed to move. It looked as if four were broken. So we emerged with a badly bruised hand, a sore shoulder, and a painfully wounded ego. My neighbors were trying hard not to laugh the whole time.

This was all Kendall's fault. I am not sure why but blaming him makes me feel better. Had he been at hand with a hose we could have been dissuaded from trying to move the desk upstairs in one piece.

I fed him a hot breakfast and put him in a van to Boston from whence he flies to Montreal then on to England. He is your responsibilty now. DO NOT send him back with a litter of llamas or anything else. Feed him well. See that he gets regular sleep. And don't put up with his curmudgeonness. It taken two years to civilize the old bastard and I don't want to have to start from scratch again.

Funny - I never interfere in Seamus' love life. None of my business. But I do steer him away from dachsunds and toward larger ladies. Given the back problems in that family, it only makes sense.

TATA
SINS


13 Apr 04 - 03:25 PM (#1161052)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Deckman

Damnit Sins ... You've GOT to stop doing that! I came home from work, checked mudcat, read your last posting and started laughing. I laughed so hard that I fell back in my chair and it collapsed on the cat. He yelled and scared his little sister out of a sound sleep. She fell off the freezer, where she sleeps, broke a potted plant on the way down. The soil from the potted plant splattered all over the floor. I ran into the room to see what she was hollering about and I slipped on the dirt.

The medics just left, I've got one cat at the vet's, they say my ankle is only bruised, but we'll need new carpet now. Like I said ... YOU'VE GOT TO STOP POSTING THESE NOTES! Bob


13 Apr 04 - 04:43 PM (#1161144)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Big Mick

As a senior Mudelf, I think it my duty, SINS, to point out that you are in violation of the "WARNING: Swallow whatever food and/or drink is in your mouth and empty your bladder, BEFORE reading this post" rule. Continued flaunting of this rule will subject you to disciplinary action, as well as a fine in the amount necessary to clean computer screens and personal clothing ruined by said action.

All the best,

Mick


13 Apr 04 - 04:46 PM (#1161147)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: harpgirl

Half your glass is full, Kendall...you got your throat fixed and all that's left to give you trouble is dysphonia; you got your heart fixin's fixed and you're leaving for England; someone gave you a 28 foot sail-boat; your dog loves you; your friends love you, and you're retired...what could possibly be wrong?????? harpy


13 Apr 04 - 04:51 PM (#1161151)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: GUEST,Jeremiah McCaw

To paraphrase:

Sin, you singers!


13 Apr 04 - 04:58 PM (#1161158)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: GUEST,Nancy King at work

Too bad we don't have videos of all these episodes...

Have a great trip, Kendall, check into Mudcat every now and again, and fer cryin' out loud, stay healthy!

Nancy


13 Apr 04 - 06:53 PM (#1161244)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: SINSULL

Did I understand that Big Mick is going to discipline me? Sorry for the threaddrift Kendall but...WHEEEEEE!


13 Apr 04 - 07:17 PM (#1161262)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Morticia

If I'd known you could be fined for contamination of computer screens and keyboards, Sinsull, Catspaw and a number of others would be broke by now.


13 Apr 04 - 07:26 PM (#1161271)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: SINSULL

What did I do????? Sr. Paula used to discipline us regularly with a ruler named Oscar and that was considered Salvation. We stole Oscar and hid him behind a statue of St. Dominic Savio. He kept us safe for years until someone decided to wax the floors and Dominic got moved but I digress...

When did Morti become the Arbiter of Elegance anyway? I have a few tales to tell of her escapades at the Getaway. Black pot? Kettle? Harumph!


13 Apr 04 - 07:26 PM (#1161273)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Shanghaiceltic

Have a good trip Kendall and stop worrying people ;-)


13 Apr 04 - 07:51 PM (#1161289)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Morticia

The cheque will be sent to the usual address in plenty of time, Sins....please don't tell? *G*


13 Apr 04 - 08:28 PM (#1161316)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Jeri

Mick's got an incontinence problem. A certain beloved friend who's not around to make his own snarky comments used to talk to me to me about what the big guy's keyboard must look like with all the crusty stuff on it that came out of his mouth, nose, eyes, and who knows where else.

Somebody, please let us know when Kendall shows up.


13 Apr 04 - 09:33 PM (#1161350)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Amos

Jeri:

Whyncha start a collection for it? Membranes? New keyboard? Well, it all depennnz...


A


13 Apr 04 - 09:39 PM (#1161353)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Mudlark

Kendall, you dawg! Have a great time in England!!


13 Apr 04 - 09:47 PM (#1161356)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: SINSULL

I thought you might see it my way, Morty. Enjoy the Captain. And don't spoil him.
See you in the fall.
SINS


13 Apr 04 - 11:47 PM (#1161413)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: Tinker

SINS... tell me you and Brian didn't damage My beautiful Victorian whatnot I left on the stairs..... Yeah, I know you said it's been yours for ages and it wouldn't fit in my carry on so I left it in your safe keeping...but Damn Lady I seem to be missing all the really fun video shots...
Oh and Mary, Mick got sent a reprimanding ruler back in November, I'm not sure what he did with it, but you might want to be careful...

tink


14 Apr 04 - 02:12 PM (#1161611)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: jacqui.c

Ok,you wise guys, I made it to England without mishap, and I'm safe in Hertford. Jacqui dragged me down town and into a pub for a bit of a pissup.I'm now in the process of tuning her guitar.
This is, of course, me, Kendall on her confuser.

Would I take ANYONE out for a pissup? Why????? Anyway, we've had a good day and he really IS tuning my guitar Mr Bryant. See you at the Black Lion on Sunday. Love and kisses from Kendall and me


14 Apr 04 - 07:52 PM (#1161872)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: SINSULL

Thanks for the update guys. Seamus sends his love. Enjoy!


14 Apr 04 - 07:56 PM (#1161875)
Subject: RE: Kendall's rotten luck
From: SINSULL

I just started a Trip Thread for Sorcha and Kendall - Sorcha and Kendall Do Britain. Can we let this drop and describe the whole event in one thread?
SINS