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Our BetterMost Community => Chez Tremblay => Topic started by: Ellemeno on April 21, 2006, 05:11:02 pm
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Added note at the beginning: there were originally two threads started to and about John, one started by me, one by Leslie (lnicoll). On May 6th, 2006, Leslie and I merged our threads to make this one. All the original posts are here, in chronological order. Clarissa
Our dear friend John (jmmgallagher) in New York City, wrote to me today. He asked me to say hello to you all, and to let you know that he had a stroke on Sunday, and is having difficulty with talking and writing. He said using the keyboard to write to me was hard. I am starting this thread so that people who would like to can write caring messages to John here. I think he would appreciate simple and short messages right now.
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Shit, that's hard, John. Hope u feel better soon! :-*
Thanks for keeping us informed
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John - please accept all my very best wishes.
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Hang in there, bud! Know you're in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, and God bless you.
Scott
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Oh, no! My darling John! I had been wondering where you had got to, boy. I was missing you something fierce. I'm so sorry to hear that this is the reason why you've been away. Thank you for letting Clarissa know what was going on, and thank you Clarissa for letting us know.
I hope you're OK, sweetheart. I'll be thinking of you and wishing you all the best. Please keep us posted on your progress.
Love and kisses,
The Lordess
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John, take care and have a speedy recovery. We miss you! :-*
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Hang in there John. Good thoughts and strong prayers are being sent to you.
I know you'll come through.. :-*
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John buddy!
Get well soon! We'll chip in and make sure you get the hottest Male Nurse that money can buy! Maybe Heath or Jake can come by and give you a sponge bath? ;)
David :)
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Thanks for letting us know. John, you'll have a lot of people here hoping for a speedy recovery. I miss you! *hug*
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Dear John,
Be strong, be tough. It's the cowboy way.
An extra prayer for you every night.
Scott F.
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:) hope you are back in the saddle soon - take care!
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Oh, John, I'm so sorry to hear your news! I had been wondering where you were. Thanks so much for letting us know what happened to keep you away.
Please take extra good care of yourself and get lots of rest and good care. My thoughts and prayers are with you. :-* :-* :-*
Love and many giant hugs,
Meryl
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Damn it, friend, that's no proper Cowboy Etiquette, is it? We so wanted you to attend the Brokie Brunch!!! You better get well soon. Best wishes! Take care. And let this bloody be a one shot thing. No repetition necessary!!!
:'(
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Get better John hunny, we're all thinking about you!
:-*
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John, I am so sorry, but am so very glad you let us know (via Clarissa of course). You are in my thoughts and prayers now and always, and I hope your recovery is speedy.
Ann Marie
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Clarissa, Just show John my Cowboy pics on the "Anything Goes" thread. That will get the blood going! Oh wait, maybe thats not a good idea until he recovers? ::)
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Holding you in my dozy embrace :-*
Ruby
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Hey John, feel better soon so you can get back here and contribute more of your hilarious and thoughtful posts.
Katherine
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Oh, John, you are sorely missed here. My thoughts and prayers for your quick recovery are with you.
Lynn
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:( I will be thinking of you. Keep strong and be well soon. :-*
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My dear John,
Another hearty wish of wholeness and happiness. Oh my goodness, you are missed and loved! I hope you can feel our vibes and prayers.
Love
Love
Love
Sarah
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Dear John;
I am so sorry to hear about your illness, just know that we all love you and are all wishing, projecting and praying each in his own way for a full and speedy recovery. ::Giant Hug:: You will come back from this people do it all the time!
Wishing you all the best, strength, positive outlook and love in spades!
P.S. I'm going to sticky this thread so it will be right at the top of the page and EASY for John to find.
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send lots of hugs and hearts from us. hope you get well soon, bud!
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All the best John. Here's hoping you have a strong recovery. Ray
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Sending you lots of hugs and good thoughts, John. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
Love and best wishes,
Sheyne.
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John,
I'm so distressed to hear of your illness! My thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery are with you.
The fish are jumpin', and we all need you back here, where we love you and miss you!
(((John)))
Jeff Scheib (aka Wrangler)
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John - so sorry to hear about your stroke. :( Please know that your creative insights and thoughtful comments and dearly missed here. We all wish you a fast and full recovery. We're pulling for you, bud. And when you get back, we'll send up a prayer of thanks and pass you the whiskey bottle. :)
your fellow brokie,
Keren aka ELJ
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John,
My prayers will be for you.
"There is a balm in Gilead/to heal every wound. . ."
Mark
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John -
My sincere wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
You come back and see us again . . . here on Chez Tremblay! ;)
Pete
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Get well soon, John. Looking forward to seeing you around here VERY soon. :-*
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John:
* BIG hugs from over in Scotland*
I'm wishing you a very speedy recovery but take it easy and rest, we will be all here when you need us and be thinking of you and sneding silent good vibes to you when you don't...
should you need anything that we can help with.. please let us know...
Kelda
x
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Miss you John. But don't try to hurry back if it's too hard to type. One of the quadraplegics in Murderball said that after his spinal injury, "The first thing I learned how to do was whack off. I'd rather hold my meat than a toothbrush."
Keep you priorities straight.
:-* :-* :-*
Kirk
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John,
Think of me, wiping your fevered brow and spooning sips of chicken soup down your throat.
David in Hartford might want to hire you a male nurse, but believe me, I'd do a better job. ;)
Love ya,
Leslie, RN
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John,
all the best for a quick recovery. We're looking forward to read your posts soon. Take care,
Luigi
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Dear Sweet John,
My love and prayers are going straight to you, along with everyone else's here. An army of brokie love cannot be held back! This army'll get ya, friend, and you won't be sorry.
So, what're you supposed to do now, hunh? Guess you gotta go in there, and (metaphorically) untangle them Chilean sheep outta [your other herd]. At least I think that's a good metaphor for what happens in a stroke (neurons being sheep and belonging to their own herd/destination path!)
So everybody and their dog (sheep dogs, of course) can help John out by imagining all us brokies along with John, on horseback (and riding magnificently I might add) getting them sheep to go into their two separate herds all nice and orderly without Jack havin to go in there and drag 'em all one by one!! Then, when we're done, we'll ride back to camp together, serenading you with our awful harmonica playing to your heart's content.
Let the visualization begin!!
It makes me feel good that you can connect to us right here, right now, from your home, any time. We'll try to make it worth your read. One step at a time, one day at a time. We know you'll be back all in one piece before long. "Sure seem like you're in one piece to me..." (forgive me if that's a bit off, the book is not by my side).
Love,
Jenny
p.s. I am PMing you John
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John -
Always enjoyed your posts here & on TOB. Hope to see your thoughts & insights again soon.
LJ
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Dearest J,
We're right here. We're your Tremblayans, and you can't get rid of us now. We're thinking of you all the time, crossing everything and hoping you'll be feeling better soon.
Anyway, you've got to be feeling better soon. After all, you're my Man On The Scene, my intrepid History Boys reporter. Just think of the dangerously delicious Dominic Cooper, and things will seem a little brighter. Dominic tells me that if you come to his dressing room after the performance, there's a little something he'd like to show you. He's such a flirt, that one.
I love you and miss you.
Adriana
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John, always one of the best posters ever--please recover soon, and come back to us. From a selfish point of view--it ain't FAIR!
I'll post some of my favorite pictures--although watching DVDs is probabloy something you have no trouble doing! I included three from the Twist home, remembering your enthsiastic participation in CasetCornelius' great thread. CLICK to ENLARGE...
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More: (click to enlarge)
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..and one of Ennis and John Twist I just did for you. That light! How did CC describe it?
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Hello John,
I am wishing you a speedy recovery.
Yours,
Flash
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I am so sorry to hear that one of my fellow Tremblains is ill!
I wish you all the best John and a extra fast recovery. Get back to us sooooooooon so I can enjoy more of your brilliant and informative posts! ;D
Love,
Becky :-*
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A stroke is such a random thing and so many are at risk. There is still no way to prepare for such a thing.
I hope your getting the best of medical care and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Get well soon and looking forwarding to seeing you post soon!
Best regards,
KARL
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Howdy John,
I wish you a very speedy recovery.
We all can't wait to have you back online and sharing with the rest of us Brokies.
All the very best :-*
L
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To use a very Aussie phrase...
Bugger.
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john, my thoughts are with you and my prayers are for your recovery. come back to us soon my friend.
nipith
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John: My thoughts and prayers are with you - be strong - I hope you make a speedy recovery.
Amy
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:) 'Sending up a prayer' for your speedy recovery!
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Everyone is sending prayers at you John.., do you play harmonica?
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Sending you my best wishes with hope for a quick recovery.
:)
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I'm sorry to hear about your illness John....I hope you recover very very soon and come back here as good as new...
You'll be in my prayers. God Bless.
Lots of love,
Reanna
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Hi John,
Wishing you well too! Keep strong and your spirits high! Don't forget we are here and thinking of you! You'll fix it, we know you will!
~ j U d E
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Hey John,
I wish you a very speedy recovery. Pls come back soon as I am finally here and we could communicate soon. Looking forward to hear from you soon!
A hug,
Juan
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Get well soon, take good care of yourself. We'll miss you at the brunch.
Juan
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Everyone,
I've gotten a few emails from John. He has started therapy and says the speech therapist is wonderful...sees her three days/week.
His speech is difficult but he says he finds it less frustrating than he thought. In his words, "a strange peacefulness."
Reading is difficult (can't read the paper) and TV is boring, but he is managing to read my fanfic. Man, am I honored!
He says "tell everyone I miss them all."
If you believe in non-local prayer or healing energy, please send some his way. He is in New York City.
Leslie
xo
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Everyone,
I've gotten a few emails from John. He has started therapy and says the speech therapist is wonderful...sees her three days/week.
His speech is difficult but he says he finds it less frustrating than he thought. In his words, "a strange peacefulness."
Reading is difficult (can't read the paper) and TV is boring, but he is managing to read my fanfic. Man, am I honored!
He says "tell everyone I miss them all."
If you believe in non-local prayer or healing energy, please send some his way. He is in New York City.
Leslie
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I believe in healing energy. I'm atheist but the healing energy has worked for me so well, that I think is real. I'll send him some tonight.
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Thanks for letting us know how John is doing, Leslie. I've been wondering. Please tell him how much everyone misses him.
I'll be sending healing energy his way, too.
Fern
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thank you for the update Leslie. yes let him know we're thinking of him. positive energy coming his way too.
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Thank you Leslie, I was wondering how he was doing.....I'm sending my prayers his way and hope he recovers very soon.
Lots of love
reanna
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John, we love you!
Sending you a bowl of Marmee's soup!
Clarissa
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I believe in healing energy. I'm atheist but the healing energy has worked for me so well, that I think is real. I'll send him some tonight.
I do, too! And I am an atheist as well, but I've found that for whatever reasons, when a group of people has sent positive vibes/healing energy in the direction of my son or husband or another loved one when they were hurting, they were always healed. So I'm sending some John's way tonight.
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Thanks so much, Leslie. It's so good to hear that John is recovering. We missed him at the brunch today and talked about him often. As soon as he is up to it, we'll plan another.
I know that healing thought energy can help people recover faster, so I will continue to send it to John. I hope it won't be long before I can give him a hug in person and deliver his goodies from the brunch: gummi candy, a toy sheep and a bandanna. :D
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He's in my prayers every morning!
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Yes, thank you so much, Leslie. I, like the others have been thinking of John and wondering how he is doing. I, too, am sending my healing energy and good thoughts and hope to be able to visit John on my next trip to NYC, possibly near the end of May.
Pete
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Yes, thanks for the update on John. He is one of the first people whose posts I started watching for back on imdb (especially after the cowboy etiquette thread!). I'm not much of a pray-er or even a healing-energy sender but he is definitely in my thoughts. Which I guess is essentially the same thing.
Katherine
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Thank you Leslie, for the update. I continue to send my love and healing energy, visualizing them sheep bein' untangled and going their rightful ways (proof that you can apply brokeback to just about any situation!).
Love,
Jenny
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Thanks for the update.. Hello John..
*positive vibes*
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Hey John!
I hope you get to read all these! ;D
Get well soon! We all missed you Saturday!
David :-*
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One of the big reasons I was hoping to come to the Brokie Brunch was to meet John in person, so my delay worked out. John, we'll "do" brunch another time. Hug, Clarissa
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Still thinking of you John. Positive vibes continue to be sent your way. X
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John, we all love you and are thinking of you XOX
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Thank you so much for the update, Leslie! Please tell John he should have his speech therapist revise words like:
* Hunh?
* What?
Then the following sentencess:
* I wish I knew how to quit you.
* Never enough time, never enough.
* No more beans.
* You got whiskey or somethin'?
* Fast or slow I just like the direction you're headed.
* Friend, that's more words than you've spoke in the past two weeks.
* The hell they are!
* You need to shut your slop-bucket mouths, you hear me?
* I'll take a cup of coffe, but I can't eat no cake just now.
* S'alright. S'alright.
* I was just sendin' up a prayer of thanks
And mandatory:
* This is a goddamn bitch of an unsatisfactory situation!
I'm SURE it will make things much easier! ;)
~ j U d E
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Best wishes John G.
:)
ps. JudeW that was an awesome post.
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First thing every monring and last thing everynight John my thoughts and prayers are for you and your swift recovery! Lots of love just pouring out of this board, this loving group of folks JUST for YOU! We miss you ! :-*
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Dearest Brokie people--
Thank you for your sweet wishes!
Well, I dood it, as the saying goes. I thought I was just a bit under the weather, but Sunday night, April 16th, I had a stroke and I've been in the hospital since April 21st. Who knew, it seems I have a small congenital hole in my chest that now needs a small patch to close it in a month or so.
Read is very hard (nearly impossible), writing is slow, and my talking is a bit garbled. (Specifically, I have aphasia--Werneke's Aphasia--spelling is worse than ever!)
Won't keep more--thank you, thank you! Will try again--
You are all just so kind to sent messages!!
John
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YEEEEEEHAAAAW!! :D
John is here! 8)
God bless you, John. It is so wonderful to see you posting again! We have missed you so much. :-* :-* :-*
All the very best to you with your medical procedures and therapy. Our next brunch will have you sitting in the seat of honor! ;D
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Thank you DEAREST sweetest people!
I've been a little bit emotional the last few days, getting jags. Because of the stroke it's very hard to read, although I'm trying--but even the easiest small sad pieces in the newspaper (like young kids dying Iraq) can sent me crying buckets.
Well, these are people who need positive vibes than I do. But you gave me a smile this evening!
Thank you!
xxxxxxx!
John
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Thank you Meryl!
Seems I need a dacron patch in my heart--
(Do you should ask the surgeon for denim instead?)
I wish I could try a few Haiku, but the speech therapist (who is really good) has me doing other other things first.
Can't wait to write soon!
xxxxxxx!!!!!
John
:)
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Hey John,
It's great, great, great to hear from you. Let the tears come, and also make sure you get plenty to laugh about coming your way. I'll do my best to make you laugh here. Like, how at first I called the reality show about the 1867 cowboys "cowboy stock options." Then Victoria corrected me in the thread (it's really called "Texas Ranch House") but I didn't see it right, and so I went back and corrected it to be "Texas Ranch Hands."
For more lasting laughs, I recommend watching some good movies--comedies, people, let's think of some kick ass comedies for John! Ok, these will sort of date me, but here are some of my faves from back in the day:
Mr. Mom (best line: "21, 22, whatever it takes.")
Stir Crazy (classic Gene Wilder/Richard Pryor flick)
The Sure Thing (a great John Cusak movie--before Say Anything even!)
The In-Laws (the 1970's version, not last year's re-make!)
Okay, that's enough for me....I'm sure there must be more really funny things from the past 20 years but I can't think of much right now!
Love and Prayers,
Jenny (p.s. keep those mid-line crosses going! just march in place and you'll basically be doing it)
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Seems I need a dacron patch in my heart--
(Do you should ask the surgeon for denim instead?)
Dear John, I see you still have your sense of humor! :laugh:
Thanks for making my day brighter. :-*
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John, my day has been rather stressful, but seeing you back here made it 100% better. I'm so glad you're feeling well enough to come back to us! Keep working on getting well soon and know that you have a lot of people from all over the world who care about you very much!
(Where are all the heart emoticons when you need them?)
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Thank you, Courtney!
xxxxxx!
John
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Thanks, Jenny--
I guess I need a laugh!
Also--I cannot WAIT till I can see my little silver stetsons and keychain lasso! I was hoping I could see you for coffee in midtown in a week or so, sometime, if you have the time--
In the meantime, Jude said it right when I got my stroke:
* Friend, that's more words than you've spoke in the past two weeks.
* I was just sendin' up a prayer of thanks
And mandatory:
* This is a goddamn bitch of an unsatisfactory situation!
Beautiful!
Thank you everybody!
xxxxxxxxxx
John
;D
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Dear John,
The hell with spellin'. we just like you here sittin' across the table from us. Seein' you back has brightened my day, too! Hey, you're the one who's supposed to be concentratin' on healing, and here you are making our hearts feel better.
Fern
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xxxxxxx!
J!
;D
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Okay John, you had a stroke, but of what?! Glad to see your doing okay and you have kept that sense of humour. Fight the good fight mate. I wish I had an excuse for my shockin' spelling!
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HI JOHN!
Glad I could cheer you up a little! Remember there's always this wild bunch of Brokies on BetterMost who think of you and sends you thoughts each day to make you get stronger! Hang in there!
*beaming a sun ray towards you*
~ j U d E
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Hey John, welcome back among the living!! It's so great to hear from you! :D
Guess there's a long way for you to go with that therapy, but step by step you'll make it. I, too, hope and pray for your speedy recovery.
Yeah, we really would have loved to meet you at the Brokie Brunch on Saturday! But, just as Meryl said: this can be repeated. I, of course, won't make it to New York again any time soon, but I'm sure there'll be a bunch of US-Brokies to attend. Main thing is you get well again and don't loose your humour. You'll need it to carry you through all this!
Bye bye
ANKE
P.S. My audio-project from the NY-Brokiegathering will probably be online soon. I sent it as an mp3-file to Phillip yesterday. You are in it, too, of course. And the good thing is: one doesn't have to read it!
:)
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So glad to hear from you! We missed you at the brunch, but the next one's on you, um, for you! Take care & be well.
Juan
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I hope you get patched up soon and are as good as new. I still dream about playing Ossana to your McMurtry. Hope you have a good supply of movies there to watch with BBM on top! [heart] Front-Ranger
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John,
I'm sorry to hear of your stroke but glad to hear that you're on the road to recovery. Remember to be patient with yourself. As for your heart problem, by lurking here, I've learned that you already have a "good" heart. I guess your doctors are planning to make it even better!
Take care,
Fran (sending up a prayer with your name on it)
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Welcome Back John, so very happy you're recovering. We really missed you. Take Good care of your health and of course, if you ever need any herbs from India, I'll pack them up and send them right over :)
Lots of love and hugs for you,
Reanna
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John, be sure you have your hanky near at hand when you listen to the audio. It had me crying, and I know you will, too, you old softie. :-*
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A haiku for John and all his friends:
With our friend John we
learn Werneke's Aphasia
is no match for love.
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Crying about what's going in Iraq just means you are paying attention, John. It IS heartbreaking.
Now on the other hand, the healing I see in you is heart-warming. Giant (but gentle) hug, Clarissa
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you were always most
strong in elloquence of the heart
heart; so you are still
Keep getting better, sir, yes sir.
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I'd LOVE to meet you for coffee (but I can't eat no cake just now--or then neither) next week--any time time or place is the right time and place (except during work hours, LOL). I got 'cher key chain right here next to me, all ready to go. I could meet you this weekend if you want!
And yeah, it really makes me smile to know that you'll be listening to the Broncho audio experience and getting an earful of love sent your way!
Just shoot me a PM about where and when--have cowboy hat charms, will travel.
Jenny
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John, if you can stand two coffee companions, I'd love to come along! I have a bandanna, gummi candies and a sheep to give you, plus a picture or two. Just let Jenny know, and I'll be glad to join you. :)
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John -
It's just soooooo fantastic to see your smiling avatar and know that, even with the difficulties, you're here with us. I think you've defined in a new way what it means to be a Brokie! Have your therapist(s) tailor excersizes to be BBM-specific, and measuring your progess in Brokie events.
You have been so missed, so cared about, so loved by so many. Glad you're moving in a good direction!
Celeste
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Thanks for making the effort to email us, John, it's heartening to see you doing so well! Think of it as Brokie therapy, it will heal whatever ails you!
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wow, three of my favorite people - Jenny, Meryl, and John - all in one booth together. How I would love to be there. Love, Clarissa
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Maybe we can phone you up, Elle! 8)
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Here are a couple of lighthearted movies that you might like: Roxanne and O Lucky Man! Let me know if you would like me to send them to you.
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Here are a couple of lighthearted movies that you might like: Roxanne and O Lucky Man! Let me know if you would like me to send them to you.
First off, I just want to say to John, if you're reading this, I'm so glad that you're doing better and are able to check in here from time to time. God bless your sweet heart, and speed you onto a full recovery.
Per Front-Ranger's recommendation of O Lucky Man!, I would certainly concur that that is a most interesting movie, with a wonderful (as always) performance from Malcolm McDowell. But I do want to warn the faint of heart that there is a brief scene in the film that scared the bejeesus out of me! Don't want to scare anyone away from this Lindsay Anderson classic, but to be forewarned is to be fore-armed.
Cheers,
Scott
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John! So good to see you pos again! Glad to hear you're making progress! Thanks for the update, Leslie.
I've got some more funny movies for you, though sometimes funny is in the belly of the beholder (belly being the source of good, deep laughter, dontchaknow). Here are some of my faves:
Zoolander
The Princess Bride (a classic for all time)
LA Story
Harold and Maude (One of my most beloved films, period. Though it has sad parts too, and may be a bit heavy for you right now. But there are certainly parts that make me laugh out loud!)
Some folks have recommended the Canadian film Supertroopers (sp?), but I ain't yet had the opportunity ;) to watch it.
Sending you lots of positive energy from sunny California! And a big (((((((((John)))))))))) hug.
-ELJ/Keren
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Harold and Maude (One of my most beloved films, period. Though it has sad parts too, and may be a bit heavy for you right now. But there are certainly parts that make me laugh out loud!)
Harold & Maude stands as one of my all time favorites - touching, funny, significant, funny, inspiring, funny...
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A little bunny angel to watch over you John...
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/yaadpyar/bunnyangel.jpg)
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OMG!
LOL!
What a wonderful way to start the day! Thanks Celeste!
And I of course concur, that Harold and Maude is one of the best films ever made. How could I not, with my chosen harmonica song being "If you want to sing out, sing out"?
And, yes, The Princess Bride, how could I have forgotten? Where's that damn Nicole girl when you need her (remember her verbatim quoting on Elle's BBM Quiz Game thread at ol' PT? Check the archive, if you don't remember, for a laugh or two. A couple of others were in on it with her, but I can't say who right now!)
And finally, Clarissa, big hug! I miss you. Haven't had many run-ins lately, :( so please PM me or Meryl or John with your number, and we will ring you up next week at our coffee date.
Saturday love to everyone,
Jenny
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Hi Everyone,
There were originally two threads started to and about John, one started by me, one by Leslie (lnicoll). Today, Leslie and I merged our threads to make this one. All the original posts from both threads are here, in chronological order.
Clarissa
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Gee thanks Clarissa and Leslie! How did you do that? Was it just a click of a button or a painstakingly slow process?
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Hi Everyone,
There were originally two threads started to and about John, one started by me, one by Leslie (lnicoll). Today, Leslie and I merged our threads to make this one. All the original posts from both threads are here, in chronological order.
Clarissa
Excellent work on the merge, and good idea! I want to have coffee with ya'll...I want to sit with you and listen to Anke's audio report again, and enjoy everyone's company and hear Jenny's harmonica playing (I owe her some CDs anyway).
BBM continues to serve humanity - it has changed hearts and minds, revealed and healed wounds, and woven a tapestry of caring and friendship around the world. I hope Annie & Ang and everyone connected with this movie have the contentment of knowing that they have changed lives.
Jenny - as far as I know, the moderator magic wand includes a "Merge" function, but I've never used it, and assume it's easy to screw up, so congrats to Elle & Leslie for not doing that!
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Oh, yaadpyar (sometimes I simply must type that instead of Celeste!), to have coffee with you would indeed be a slice of heaven. We simply must find a way to get me to Chicago this summer. I'll be sure to bring my harmonica--the tiny one and the regular sized one.
Jenny :-*
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yaadpyar, I come from Chicago, and by God, I'm goling to go back there this fall...if I can meet you.
DOES IT BUG ANYONE THAT THE WORDS UNDER MY AVITAR ARE FROM A FEW SECONDS LATER? Or do you just think, "she's an idiot, what can you say to an idiot?"
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yaadpyar, I come from Chicago, and by God, I'm goling to go back there this fall...if I can meet you.
DOES IT BUG ANYONE THAT THE WORDS UNDER MY AVITAR ARE FROM A FEW SECONDS LATER? Or do you just think, "she's an idiot, what can you say to an idiot?"
All right - ya'll come on! Of course we'll meet. Tell ya what - we'll have a Brokie Brunch in Chicago! But we're gonna have to get Anke here - no way I'm doing it without her doing an audio report - it just transform the mundane into the divine. Whoever you work for, Anke, is so lucky to have you!
Julie - I never noticed that the words under your avatar are late, and I know better than to think you're an idiot...
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Per Front-Ranger's recommendation of O Lucky Man!, I would certainly concur that that is a most interesting movie, with a wonderful (as always) performance from Malcolm McDowell. But I do want to warn the faint of heart that there is a brief scene in the film that scared the bejeesus out of me! Don't want to scare anyone away from this Lindsay Anderson classic, but to be forewarned is to be fore-armed.
Haha, does that scene have anything to do with, er, ham, Scott?
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Gee thanks Clarissa and Leslie! How did you do that? Was it just a click of a button or a painstakingly slow process?
Jenny, yaadpie is right - it's a moderator capability. I used it once before to merge Sheyne's two pieces of her deliciously painful Malaysian subtitles thread. It's easy to do, the system guided me through, step by step. Yaadpie, try it! You can create two threads and practice.
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It's easy to do, the system guided me through, step by step. Yaadpie, try it! You can create two threads and practice.
Thanks Elle. I love when you call me yaadpie. I feel like a Hogwarts student trying new potions and spells!!!
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When I am viewing a thread, there's a button at the bottom that says 'Merge.' Are you sure merging is only a moderator capability?
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Maybe it's an everybody capability. I've wondered before what this difference in capabilities is. Clarissa
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Meryl, I would LOVE to see you--Jenny said Wednesday May 10 or Thursday May 11, 5:45--6:00pm--I can go either day--I have speech therapy on Wednesday till 1:30 to 2:30pm at 77th and Park--I am staying with a friend for a while at 47th between 3rd and Lex--Let me when you would like to chat--I'm curious if there are gummi sheep!
xxx for old Haiku friends
John!
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Yeehaw, John! Either day is good, so let's make it Wednesday if Jenny agrees. Do you know a good place to meet that's near where you're staying?
Cain't hardly wait! 8)
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Oooooooo - I'm jealous! I might just try to call you by cell phone. Can one of you pour a nice vanilla latte through the phone so I can feel like I'm there having coffee with you?
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Glad you're feeling better John, and great to hear from you. (If I haven't said that already. Or even if I have ;D)
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Haha, does that scene have anything to do with, er, ham, Scott?
Precisely! You didn't even need any prodding from me to guess to which moment I was referring.
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Wow! I just got off the phone from talking with John. I crashed the get-together with Meryl and Jenny and John, and I'm so glad I did. Meryl said she took a pic of John on the cell phone with me, so she'll post that some time I'm sure.
Wonderful, dear John is doing remarkably well. Speak and listening are challenging for him, but there's no challenge for his sheer warmth and lovliness to just shine through, and we were both in tears by the end of the call (which doesn't happen to me, I promise!).
I can't tell you how touching and special it was to speak with him, and know how much our love and good wishes have meant to him, and how real and important this community has become to each of us. One of the things he said was how, when he was still in the hospital, and would awaken at 4 or 5 in the morning, he would just sit quietly for a couple of hours, not thinking anything at all, but feeling completely peaceful, and what an extraordinary experience that was.
I'm sure Jenny and Meryl will post something about their experience, but wanted to catch you up on the latest. And when John's brain has repaired some I hope he'll be able to read this and post his own thoughts. I can't wait until then...
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Celeste, thanks for the report. It was great talking to you tonight! Can't wait to meet you in Chicago next week if we can work it out for lunch on the 22nd. :)
John and Jenny, you rock! I wrote some more in the Brunch thread, but I can report it was really great fun getting together and tightening those Brokeback bonds. I wish it could be like this, just like this, always. :-*
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Celeste, thanks for the report. It was great talking to you tonight! Can't wait to meet you in Chicago next week if we can work it out for lunch on the 22nd. :)
John and Jenny, you rock! I wrote some more in the Brunch thread, but I can report it was really great fun getting together and tightening those Brokeback bonds. I wish it could be like this, just like this, always. :-*
Celeste, what beautiful words--you captured the heart of the moment so well. I was less eloquent in my post on the brunch thread but it is so true how much our love and our community means to John (and to me too!). Hearing him talk about some things we have gone through together as a community really said something that few have been able to articulate in such a heartfelt way. Thank you for that John. Words may not come easily for you now, and sometimes they just aren't enough, but that's not a bad thing necessarily, because it gives the love more spaces to shine through from within.
And Meryl, re: your sentiments above, me too. :)
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I am so sorry I missed the call. I love all three of you. Hug, Clarissa
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Meryl, you'll be in Chicago on the 22nd? Darn, I'll be in North Carolina... :-\
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Meryl, you'll be in Chicago on the 22nd? Darn, I'll be in North Carolina... :-\
Well dang it, Courtney! One of these days we'll manage to meet. Y'know, we all oughta go to Mexico. ;D
I am so sorry I missed the call. I love all three of you. Hug, Clarissa
We love you right back, Clarissa! Sorry we didn't connect this time. :-*
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I don't cry easily, but I get goose-bumps all over when I read this..
Great thing you do all!
Hang in there John!
~ j U d E
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I've been out of touch lately, but I'm so glad to read this thread. John: yeehaw to you -- maybe it's of use to you to know you're strengthening us as you strengthen yourself. And it's always great to hear of another get-together. Yippeepie.
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John, I've been thinking about what you said about going to the park for a picnic.
How about Sunday, June 11? That is the first full moon in June, the time of the First Tent Scene. It would be nice to do something on that important day.
If there is enough interest, I will be glad to start a new thread for a picnic. :)
I hope you're feeling well! I'm still feeling happy vibes from meeting up with you and Jenny last week. :-*
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How about Sunday, June 11? That is the first full moon in June, the time of the First Tent Scene. It would be nice to do something on that important day.
Oh. My. God. That is the day I'm flying to San Francisco for our BBM at the Castro adventure. We'll have to celebrate. Got to go tell em at the other thread. You are so good at this, Meryl.
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Sister Clarissa, on my authority as High Priestess, I charge you to gather them Brokies at some point on Sunday and say some good words about Our Boys. And have a sip of whiskey er somethin' for those of us who will be there in spirit! S'alright? :-*
P.S. - Pentecost (the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles) is on June 4, making June 11 the First Sunday After Pentecost, and for Orthodox Christians Pentecost is actually celebrated on June 11. So say an "Amen" with Jack's Mom while you're at it. ;D
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Hello Everybody!
Thanks again dearest Jenny and Meryl for the lovely Wednesday night in New York, thanks also Celeste for your phone call--it was wonderful! Please also to remember me for all our kind friends--
I wish I could go to San Francisco--I've been so many times, but funny how I've never been to the Castro Theater--now you will all be there June 12--
We New York Brokies will be at the full moon during the second week of June, and will think about you at the night of the Castro Theater--
(Sorry, the slow writing to hear is a tedious thing for you all--)
Love you all--
xxxxxxxxxx
John
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glad to see you online John..
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John, there is absolutely no need to apologize. We're just happy you're here! :-*
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John.....if you see this, please check your PMs!
Love, Celeste
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So lovely to see you here, dearest John.
I *so* wish you could be with us at the Castro next month, too. But knowing you'll be with us in spirit warms my little heart. We'll be with you, too, honey.
~ T.L.o.A.T.B
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Oh! Missed this! Hello John! Glad to see you back on BMost! Wishing you well!!
~ j U d E
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I finally got my pictures developed! Here are John, Jenny, Celeste (on the phone) and me at Django in Manhattan. Ain't we a good lookin' lot?
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/JohnJenny.jpg)
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/JohnCeleste.jpg)
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/JohnMeryl.jpg)
;D ;D ;D
Check out the Brunch thread for some pics of me and Celeste in Chicago: http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=342.300 (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=342.300)
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Great pics Meryl! Man-oh-man, do I look good here (I'm the one on the other end of the cell phone John's holding).
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YES! Beautiful pictures! Great to see you all happy!
~ j U d E
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Thank you Meryl and Jennie! What a beautiful evening!
Thank you Celeste, for a lovely phonecall, and I'm so happy to hear you and Meryl saw one another in Chicago!
And Jude, what a dear note--I'll be happy to hear your Brokies will have a Paris rodeo!
Thanks all, kind Kelda and Lordess Barb, David and Jeff, Henrypie and BLESSED 'Ellemeno,' EVERBODY, one day I WILL be able to write more than a few notes, and will say--well, what I'm not able to say it yet, but I will--
We New Yorkers (and our High Priestess!) will convene on the full moon, the evening of June 12, in Central Park, just as the eve of the Castro Theater screening in San Francisco, with Brokies far and wide--what a peripatetic and very POWERFUL group we are--
Amazing, just amazing really! (Considering I could have kicked the bucket nearly six weeks ago--even though I still haven't managed a haircut--)
xxxxxxx!
John
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Meryl, thank you for these wonderful pictures! John, it's so good to see you out and about with the girls!!! Love the hair! And of course the direction you're going! You rule!
Wow! I need a lot of "!!!!!" here... :D
Lookin forward to many more words of you!
ANKE
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(just waking up so this is me at a little off my game, but it's the thought that counts!)
Heeeeeeyyyyyyyyyy Johhny-boy!!! You just made my day, to see you posting here! I keep thinking of you and wondering how you are doing, wish I could call ya up (thought I had your number but when I tried it, it was Meryl's!). Speaking of the high priestess, what AWESOME photos! I think we should nominate you to be the official archivist or chronicaler of our cult. I guess that would mean wearing two hats--the high priestess headress and whatever hat photographers wear, but you'd pull it off (or keep it on) with grace and style, methinks.
I can't wait for June 12!!! Let's start planning now. I don't know what time we've said, but I have committments that would keep me from being there till about 7 or 7:15. Can we hire somebody to teach us how to lasso each other and wrestle? Can we go on horseback rides through the park? Is it gonna be a picnic potluck with all our favorite brokie-food? I'll bring the beans and the spoons! (and a can opener of course.)
John, I will PM you for some other questions I've been wanting to ask you, but just know my heart is very glad to see you here today (well, last night really). I am also glad it's the weekend b/c I can finally hang out here again and catch up --I've missed you all dearly. Missed myself even. Happy day, happy Saturday! :-* :-*
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Isn't it amazing how respectful we are with this thread when John would be in the centre of the smut going on in other threads?! Hope you are feeling frisky John and ready to teach us all sumthn soon. Hurry up and get stronger, I NEED SUPPORT HERE!
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Isn't it amazing how respectful we are with this thread when John would be in the centre of the smut going on in other threads?!
Have I missed something again, Ray?!
And hi John, great to see those pics of you bunch.
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Hi, John! I'm always glad to see you online again, and now others can see you as well! I told you guys he was a hottie--am I not right? :-*
Hi Jenny and Anke and Ray and Isabelle, too. Hmm, I didn't know John was into the smut threads either, but it only increases my respect for him! ;) ;D
Brokies, the full moon is on June 11 (not 12th), which is a Sunday. Is that date okay with y'all? Hopefully the moon will rise at a civilized hour so we can see it before we leave our picnic. If it gets too late, the coyotes might jump us. :P
Can we hire somebody to teach us how to lasso each other and wrestle? Can we go on horseback rides through the park? Is it gonna be a picnic potluck with all our favorite brokie-food? I'll bring the beans and the spoons! (and a can opener of course.)
I like the direction you're going, Jenny! You can be the social chairman, and I'll be the photographer. Maybe we'll make the society page of the NY Times! :D
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I'll raise my whiskey bottle high in all our honor on the night of the 11th!
John, so good to see your posts here.
Meryl, thanks for sharing the lovely photos. I can't tell you how privileged I feel to wear the exact same necklace you gals were donning in them (thank you, thank you, Jenny!)
~ the Lordess
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I can't tell you how privileged I feel to wear the exact same necklace you gals were donning in them (thank you, thank you, Jenny!)
Ooh, I'm glad you have one, too, Barb! Jenny is generously working on adorning/clothing the whole board, one Brokie at a time. ;D
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Ooh, I'm glad you have one, too, Barb! Jenny is generously working on adorning/clothing the whole board, one Brokie at a time. ;D
Emphasis on one at a time....sorry to be taking so long Jude, Sheyne, and Moni. I'm gonna do my best to get em all done by the end of the weekend. Anyway, thanks for the major patience on your end--never dreamed it would be a 2 month thing. Thought it'd be a one-shot thing, actually.
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Hello everyone,
I've just heard from John and he said it was alright to let everyone know that he is in the hospital again, since Friday, and will be there all week. He apparently had a set back, which has resulted in him getting a new drug therapy that seems to be helping his speech, to his relief. It has also led to his being scheduled for surgery on Monday the 12th. I am letting people know so we can all continue to send our thoughts, energies, and prayers to John in whatever form we feel called to do.
It's very unfortunate that because of this development, he won't be able to join us at our NYC gathering in Central Park on the 11th (which we need to get cracking on by the way! in planning, that is). At the very least, we can give John a call on the day. He said he'd be watching for the full moon from the hospital window :)
John, I'm sending my love, prayers and healing energy for a quick and full recovery from this thing. We need to get you back to talkin and drinkin and all with us!
Hugs,
Jenny
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Three Important Events on Monday, June 12th:
A) Our John will have his "cocktail umbrella" (as he calls it) inserted to help patch him up. I know we're all sending up our equivalents of a prayer for his continued re-healthing.
B) Our Victoria will be celebrating her milestone birthday.
C) The San Francisco Castro Team will be gathering to see Our Boys on the big screen.
Love to our whole big family,
Clarissa
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John, I wish you every success. Good thoughts and positive vibes your way now and always.
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John, since a very serious American study has shown that prayers actually make patients worse when they know people are praying for them, rest assured you will get better quickly thanks to me at least: I know no prayers. I simply demand to see your name in the posts I get to read here! Talk to you soon ;)
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John -
You have a message waiting for you from me when you return home. Until then, please accept love and good wishes, and all good things.
Celeste
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John, honey, I'll be thinking of you, and I'm sure we'll all raise a glass to you (at least once) in San Francisco on Monday. Looking forward to seeing your lovely face and posts around these parts again very soon.
All my love,
TL (aka Barb)
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And my therapy for you, John, is to keep cranking away at A Love Born From Steel. Many chapters wil be waiting for you. All my best for a safe surgery and speedy recovery.
Lots of love, hugs, and more
Leslie
xxoxox
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Beams of powerful energy to you from the Rocky Mountain Tremblayans, all 4 or so of us (Chris I'm counting you in!) Best wishes, Front-Ranger
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Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear this! But there is a silver lining, John. The new drug is helping, and you'll have the surgery out of the way very soon--both very good things. Much love to you, and good vibes aplenty. :-* :-* :-*
Jenny, I'll PM you to talk about the picnic. :)
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JOHN! My thoughts are with you!!
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Thank you dearest people!
Really, the hospital is really nice, even the food is tolerable. Some of the tests were yucky, but everyone here has been wonderful. I don't even mind being tethered to the IV as Heperin, the wonder drug, is making it possible. Monday I'll have the 'Plug' (for the hole) and the 'Christmas Tree' (the clot filter I also call it the 'Clot Buster') installed--then I'll be able ready to dance!
Seriously, it's even better that I'm getting a bit 'compos mentis,' and I feel 'clearer' every day--I hope I'll be able to see you soon!
xxxxxxx!
John
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Oh John sending to lots of postive thoughts and prayers to you. One day this will all be past you my friend. ::BIG HUG::
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John,
You're in my thoughts and prayers every morning--I'll keep you especially in mind on Monday!
Jeff
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Thank you dearest people!
Really, the hospital is really nice, even the food is tolerable. Some of the tests were yucky, but everyone here has been wonderful. I don't even mind being tethered to the IV as Heperin, the wonder drug, is making it possible. Monday I'll have the 'Plug' (for the hole) and the 'Christmas Tree' (the clot filter I also call it the 'Clot Buster') installed--then I'll be able ready to dance!
Seriously, it's even better that I'm getting a bit 'compos mentis,' and I feel 'clearer' every day--I hope I'll be able to see you soon!
xxxxxxx!
John
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Take care John, thinking of you!
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Dear John--
I just read this on a nurse bulletin board, thought it would make you smile:
"You remember that horrible song "Where have all the cowboys gone"? They have all become nurses, that's where."
LOL
Leslie
xoxoxo
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I just got a PM from John, and he's still holed up in the hospital:
Slight hitch in the proceedings--I'm still in the hospital until my 'count' gets higher, drat it--I MIGHT get out tomorrow, Friday, but it might even be Saturday if not. Oh well!
Sadly, I'm in the cardiac ward, 5th floor, much less nice than 7th floor before, and I have to wear electrodes for cardiac sensors--I'll be very happy to get out, believe me!
So, Brokies, I told him we'd provide him some high-class entertainment. Anyone got some hot cowboy pics? Not TOO hot--he is wearing electrodes, after all, and we don't want to cause a meltdown! ;D
((((John))))
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Dang, no hot cowboys yet? Well, here are some funny ones:
If Jack and Ennis met now....
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/NYerCowboys.jpg)
:D
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Gosh, the nurses will see--but, come to think of it, they might get me a free pass out of town tonight!
(I'm a jelly donut too, by the way--)
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We're keepin our fingers crossed for U (altho it makes it damn hard to type)!
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Here ya go John!
This is as G-rated as my Cowboy pics get! ;D
His name is Billy Jarrett and he wants you to get well real soon!
(http://static.flickr.com/55/120476782_d720dd3314.jpg?v=0)
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Here ya go John!
This is as G-rated as my Cowboy pics get! ;D
His name is Billy Jarrett and he wants you to get well real soon!
(http://static.flickr.com/55/120476782_d720dd3314.jpg?v=0)
:o :o :o
Now, THAT is some high-class entertainment!! :P
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If John checks out some of the pics over at "Anything Goes," they'll sure set off the alarm on his monitor! :o
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O. My. God.
That's it, the nurses are not getting any passes with these photos. I have a date with Billy Jarrett!
;)
(John)
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Here you go John a six pack of cuties to tend to your every need. Feel better my Friend :-*
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h153/vkm91941/calendarafl.jpg)
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Thanks, Victoria!
I don't want to be greedy, so I think I'll take--numbers 2 and 3. They both have a kind of outdoors-y Brokeback feel, don't ya think? The tent's not right, but...!
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John, when I was in the same hospital having my tonsils out at 9 years old, I didn't have a laptop full of friends with me, or a bunch of cowboy cuties doing lap(top) dances.
I am so touched that everyone here is rooting for your best - some are praying, some are consciously NOT praying, all with the same goal of our beautiful John mending.
We loves ya, John. Also, when I clicked on this thread just now, it was directly ABOVE the "Jake, Jake, Jake" thread. That's some high-class company, if you ask me.
Clarissa
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Okay, since U don't want em, I'll take 4 & 5. Four reminds me of Jake and 5, isn't he just the spitting image of Heath?
Later edit: I can't believe this is my 900th post!! How far I've come (or gone) since March 6 when I first posted to this board!! At least, I'm posting to U, John, same as I have since we talked about Resistols way back in March!!
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Also, when I clicked on this thread just now, it was directly ABOVE the "Jake, Jake, Jake" thread. That's some high-class company, if you ask me.
For what it's worth (it was worth all the while). <-- channelin' some Jack AND Green Day for you all. ;)
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Okay, since U don't want em, I'll take 4 & 5. Four reminds me of Jake and 5, isn't he just the spitting image of Heath?
Later edit: I can't believe this is my 900th post!! How far I've come (or gone) since March 6 when I first posted to this board!! At least, I'm posting to U, John, same as I have since we talked about Resistols way back in March!!
guess that leave 1 and 6. as far as left overs go, they're not so bad. :P
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I had a nice visit with John at the hospital today (my Grand-dad would have called it the "horse pistol"). He's doing well, but is stir crazy! He's been there two weeks now, and is even beginning to like the hospital food. :o We have to go to his aid. Send more hot cowboys or somethin'! :P
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An update for all you John Gallagher fans:
John got out of the "horse pistol" on Monday and is ecstatic to be a free man after over two weeks of captivity. :P I met him for coffee today, and he's doing well and still hoping he can join us at another Brokie brunch. Speaking of which, I'm starting a thread today for another NYC get-together the weekend of July 29-30. Stay tuned! 8)
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I'm very happy for you John!
Have fun with the NYC get-together!
~ j U d E
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Woo-wee! Yeah! John is free! That makes me happy! ;D
An update for all you John Gallagher fans:
Aren't we all John Gallagher fans? 8)
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John, your posts around here are sooo welcome! How ya doin', Bud?
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Thanks, you sweet thing--and ALL you things!--I'm doing really great!
xxxxxx
John
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Thanks, you sweet thing--and ALL you things!--I'm doing really great!
xxxxxx
John
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That is EXCELLENT news John, so very happy that you are doing so GREAT! ;D