Rumors of my demise ...

Codger_64 said:
De'ja goat. My daughter almost bought me a miniature goat kid a few weeks ago. I nixed the idea bt telling her I would name him Stew. Too small for a roaster. Nah, I need my Jake here with me. This man's best friend and getting better all the time. Thanks for well wishes Mike. Be careful out there.
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I know exactly what ya mean about your dog Michael. I'm a firm believer they are the best therapy there is. They are always happy to see you, never judge, never lie, and when ya look into their eyes, it always makes you smile...
I had my black lab for 14 years. She was more than just a pet, she was family. I know it probably doesn't make sense, but when I see a picture of her (which we have hanging over the entertainment center :D), it makes me sad because she is no longer here, but it also makes me smile because of all the memories I have of her.

I remember when we brought my son Travis home from the hospital after he was born, she wasn't to sure about him. She had never seen anyone that small before. It only took her a couple days, and she would constantly check on him. She would lay next to where he was sleeping, and when we put him in the crib next to our bed, she would get up on the bed, and just lay there and watch him.
 
Finally found my way over here. You're an inspiration. Your nurse, sweet magnolia blossoms was it, must have her hands full with you--catheter or not ;). With your spirits and your humor intact you'll be out of there in no time, breaking her heart I'm sure.:)
 
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jeeze Codger, sorry to hear you're not feeling well.

If they don't release you soon, I'll round up a few of the gang and bust you out.
 
Codger,

I quit 5 yrs. ago, and it does feel great. I used to feel, or not feel the back of my throat all dry, scratchy, and irritated, and wondered how much longer til real damage, if it is not already there. Smoking is a tough habit to kick.

In pirate style, I ordered you a week of proctology exams. It cost me a pretty penny, but it was worth it. I already shipped the hob knob latex gloves to recieving with your room number on it. Your examiner's nick name is Digit, after Jane Goodall's favorite gorilla. I am not sure why, I thought that was peculiar.


Get well fast buddy.
 
Hey Michael---AKA Codger, I was just thinking about 2 or 3 days ago. I thought I would send you a note and see what was up. I thought you might have remarried and was hen-pecked--as can't get of Bladeforums anymore--LOL. i said a prayer right then and there--don't know for sure why it just seemed the right thing to do at the time. Someone must have sent me a request early. I will definitely keep you in my prayers. I can't bear to loose you now--you got me hooked on the old Schrades too bad. Might need some more info.--LOL. Keep up good attitude and pray--God has all the answers.
Your friend Harold
 
Codger, I'm sending smoke up from deep in the Boreal forest for a speedy recovery. Let the nurses take your attention away from those cigs;)
 
Codger_64 said:
In other news, I invoked ADA to get the first patient internet connection in this small regional hospital. SO ... I'll be checking in from time to time. :)

Michael
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Ya means ta tell me thats they have intranets connections in Tenn-a-see now-a-days? Damn...That's progress!.:D.

BTW...I have emphysema, so I know what you mean about that breathin' thing...:(.
 
Bufford said:
Codger, I'm sending smoke up from deep in the Boreal forest for a speedy recovery. Let the nurses take your attention away from those cigs;)
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Hey! Don't be sending ole Codger any smoke. That's what caused his problem. ;)
 
Michael,

Glad to see you're getting some medical assistance. Hope you to get better soon. You'll be back camping on the river before you know it.

Good luck.

Glenn
 
I finally broke out. When the early morning shift changed at five, I was sitting in the chair all dressed and ready to rock. But they made me wait. And wait. Brought me breakfast and coffee while I waited. Dumped more little pills in my hand too. It was all I could do to not make creative use of my last minutes of incarceration. No upper decker in the head. No urinal bottles leaned up against doors. Four hours of waiting though until my Doctor arrived to recommend a lot of expensive stuff I don't have funds for. I made do with samples of the steroids to do my taper down (they "pumped...me...up...!"). The final load of antibiotics for 'ol Mr. Tickbite weren't too pricey. That by the way, didn't test out to be much more than allergic reaction/infection from tick spit, not RMSF, Lyme or other.

I'm sure that more than 40 years of a pack-a-day habit didn't help, but the real culprit was silicone (silicosis) from pool filters and sandblasting, and asbestos (asbestosis) from the fibers in the pool base materials W.A. Grace never told us were there. Might have to discuss that one with Samael.

Yas, we have the web here. In fact Owl Gore invented it here. Oak Ridge or someplace. I think we are due to get modern computers sometime in the next five years or so also.

I plan to be around for a while yet. But friends, take Warren Zevon's final advice. Enjoy every sandwich. And I'll add... play with a puppy, tickle and hug a baby, take the time to commit a random act of kindness toward some stranger.
 
KOOL! Oops! I mean cool.:o

I don't know about TN, but around here we have multitudes of lawyer commercials about various and sundry diseases that no one ever heard of and are someone else's fault and by Jove, they are gonna pay. :grumpy:

The only part I disagree with is the act of kindness. Remember, no good deed goes unpunished.:p
 
That's good to hear, because there's nothing worse than watching the world through the hospital window and wanting to be out there.
 
Codger_64 said:
I finally broke out. When the early morning shift changed at five, I was sitting in the chair all dressed and ready to rock. But they made me wait. And wait. Brought me breakfast and coffee while I waited. Dumped more little pills in my hand too. It was all I could do to not make creative use of my last minutes of incarceration. No upper decker in the head. No urinal bottles leaned up against doors. Four hours of waiting though until my Doctor arrived to recommend a lot of expensive stuff I don't have funds for. I made do with samples of the steroids to do my taper down (they "pumped...me...up...!"). The final load of antibiotics for 'ol Mr. Tickbite weren't too pricey. That by the way, didn't test out to be much more than allergic reaction/infection from tick spit, not RMSF, Lyme or other.

I'm sure that more than 40 years of a pack-a-day habit didn't help, but the real culprit was silicone (silicosis) from pool filters and sandblasting, and asbestos (asbestosis) from the fibers in the pool base materials W.A. Grace never told us were there. Might have to discuss that one with Samael.

Yas, we have the web here. In fact Owl Gore invented it here. Oak Ridge or someplace. I think we are due to get modern computers sometime in the next five years or so also.

I plan to be around for a while yet. But friends, take Warren Zevon's final advice. Enjoy every sandwich. And I'll add... play with a puppy, tickle and hug a baby, take the time to commit a random act of kindness toward some stranger.
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Advice taken. I love a good MLT ... Mutton, Lettuce & Tomato ... especially when the Mutton is juuuussstt right.
 
Codger_64 said:
I plan to be around for a while yet. But friends, take Warren Zevon's final advice. Enjoy every sandwich. And I'll add... play with a puppy, tickle and hug a baby, take the time to commit a random act of kindness toward some stranger.
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Sounds like some good advice. Enjoy the little things. And... Have your significant other layin' next to you while lookin up at the stars.

Glad to hear you're out and about. I pray you'll be doing well.

Just don't do it, not even one puff. Ask your friends family that inhale not to do it around you.
 
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