The first one was done this January when he was 83. He's 84 plus a few weeks now.
Cross your fingers.
Thanks gang.
John in Wauwatosa
P.S. How are you doing, Karen_J? Back in Texas yet post heart bypasses? Hey, you can always claim the scar line was from a jealous lover's signif other.
Just wondering if anyone had heard yet from Karen or her family about her Friday heart operation?
My dad was rather out of it for a couple days after his heart valve replacement so I understand why she wouldn't have had an opportunity or the energy to post any message after having multiple bypasses.
Here's hoping all went well and for a smooth recovery.
I was responding to a PM when I got this thought... YES I have them on rare occasions
--GRIN --
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Hum, maybe I could do something with the Plaid Lanterns?
You know that idea about aliens only knowing about Earth from our radio and TV signals getting a very twisted view of what we are like? What if a planet only learned of us from ONE broadcast of a Three Stooges film and for some reason they took it to heart as if WE were the superior race. Thus the origin of the Plaid Lanterns and their war cry ...
Bob Elliot, father of Chris -- Get a a Life, writer for Letterman and others -- and grandfather of Amy(?) or whatever her name is -- shes's on Saturday Night Live -- turned 88 today.
One of the masters of quiet comedy, comedy of the absurd. He and Ray have terrific caemo roles in the Norman Lear film Cold Turkey.
And my dad turns 84, Gets his OTHER knee replaced April 14th.
John in Wauwatosa would would not be here without him. So dad is to blame.
My dad who will be 84 on March 25 underwent surgery Monday to have his right knee replaced. If all goes well he gets the other done this summer.
Between the bridgework -- courtesy of a rollover accident before I was conceived -- two artifical eye lenses and a cow valve in his heart there isn't alot left of the *original equipment*.
-- snicker --
Visited him last night with sis, The Evil BlondeTM, and he's doing well.
Not a real religious type but your prayers are welcome.
I was informed that someone has been spoofing my IP address(s) here to badmouth other members of BC.
THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE ! and I do not apologize for shouting,
I may joke, I may kid others here -- ones I know well and who know me -- but I never have and hope I never will attack any one for being themselves or for what they post. I may not like things others might post but it is their post not mine, their opinion/taste not mine and it is not fair for me to criticize others except for when they attack me or someone else unfairly.
Karen_J appears on the mend though the doctors are keeping her for observation.
I quote from a message I received today:
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Karen is still in the hospital, the doctor wants to keep her another day ...
She says hi and why the hell did I send the first email out? I passed on everybody's comments and a few select ones from Big Closet, some of which amused her. She will likely be out of touch another day or there abouts.
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No email except via evil blonde's laptop or free computers in motels. Off to the UP of Michigan, Minn, northern WI depending on rain and color. Might go to waterfalls, lots of them.
Late this afternooon, Sunday May 25th, the Pheonix lander will enter the Martian atmosphere and try to soft land on the edge of the North pole.
This is the sister craft to the 2001 Mars Polar Lander that crashed due to either programing errors or physical faults. Sucessfully landing on Mars is at best a fifty-fifty thing so cross your fingers.
Bob Kames, a Milwaukee businessman and minor recording artist died recently. He was in his early 80's and in declining health. You are all going, "Bob WHO?"
Thanks again for you kind thoughts for Danielle. I've not heard anything recently, time will tell. Best wishes to Danielle and family.
On a happier note Bob Arnold is writing new Zapped chapters -- Zapped!-The lost pages. The first test chapter is up now at his Stardust site -- Erin has a link to it.
Danielle_J, who is experiencing another bad reoccurance of cancer asked to pass this message on.
Hi,
I've been hospitalized because of fluid collecting in my lungs. The doctors are trying to keep me from developing full fledged pneumonia. Please keep me in your prayers and feel free to let anyone else, hyperboard, big closet, etc know.
I am one of those cheapskates still using, GASP!, dial-up.
Recently a number of stories posted with graphics on their title/synopsis page and the load time for BC went gaga. Well chosen graphics can enhance a story and entice the reader but go easy on them, please?
John in Wauwatosa
P.S. Maybe I should upgrade fron that tincan and string phone system?
Thanks for the well wishes you sent Janet; she appreciated them.
Now another on-line friend, Itinerant/Nichole Harrison has had a hard time of it recently. Things finally got back to reasonably close to normal then another RL crissis hits.
Checks can be made out & sent to:
Joyce Melton
1001 Third St.
Space 80
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Note: $6000 is the operating, maintenance and upgrade budget. Amounts received in excess of the $6000 will be applied to long term debt accrued over the last 19 years.
