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EvenBob
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May 13th, 2020 at 2:45:29 PM permalink
Where is BBB, she hasn't posted since the
6th and hasn't visited the forum since
the 10th. Not like her.
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May 13th, 2020 at 4:51:39 PM permalink
Her forum activity has been way down for a while now. I figure she is probably busy with more important things. She sent me a PM on May 9 and didn't mention anything to be worried about.
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May 13th, 2020 at 4:52:04 PM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

Where is BBB, she hasn't posted since the
6th and hasn't visited the forum since
the 10th. Not like her.

yeah, it's been a couple of months since i saw her name in the 'WHO HAVE VISITED THE FORUM TODAY' 24hrs list.
granted i havent looked at the list everyday but whenever i looked since the virus lockdown in March, i havent seen her name
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May 13th, 2020 at 7:18:45 PM permalink
Hi, guys. Thanks for looking out for me.

When I put my 60 lb dog in the car, he couldn't walk, and my mom tried to help but she dropped her end, and I got hurt pretty badly grabbing and twisting to keep him from falling. So I went through with taking him over the bridge, and it got worse and worse. I've been nailing painkillers, seeing doctors, and trying to survive my mom's deterioration. Which has led to a general lethargy, if not outright stupor. And what takes 5 minutes not hurt now takes an hour.

So then Fri night the left side of my face swelled up, and the pain of all that almost made me forget how bad my back and leg hurt. My dentist is closed for the virus, but got me to an endodontist this morning for a root canal, where they also drained an ungodly amount of infection. So in this 10 minutes of lucidity now, I'm catching y'all up. I expect to be in and out for at least a few more days. Pain pills, antibiotics, not a fun regimen.

However, I'm also aware of people like Doc, Petro, and Greasy John who make my medical issues look like hangnails, so I'll stop whining there.

Thanks for giving a crap. Truly.
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May 13th, 2020 at 7:34:46 PM permalink
Oh geez Babs, hang in there. I’m sorry about your pup, that really hurts. Best damn dog ever.
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May 13th, 2020 at 8:06:50 PM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs



However, I'm also aware of people like Doc, Petro, and Greasy John who make my medical issues look like hangnails, so I'll stop whining there.

Thanks for giving a crap. Truly.



What, my 23 or 24 surgeries doesn't get me on the list?

I hope you feel better. We miss hearing from you.
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May 13th, 2020 at 9:06:58 PM permalink
And DRich, for sure .

Perhaps I should start a thread where everybody gets to sound off about their medical trials and tribulations. I was raised to believe nobody wanted to hear it, so I usually don't discuss it. But if people want to trade off sympathies and gores, it could be done.
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May 13th, 2020 at 10:11:54 PM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs



However, I'm also aware of people like Doc, Petro, and Greasy John who make my medical issues look like hangnails, so



An average day for Fleastiff.. Lesson
here, we outgrow big dogs. Now
it's 20 pounds and under, a lot
less hassle. Get a Bichon, it will
be the love of your life.
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May 14th, 2020 at 6:13:12 AM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs

However, I'm also aware of people like Doc, Petro, and Greasy John who make my medical issues look like hangnails, so I'll stop whining there.

Thanks for giving a crap. Truly.

First of all, perhaps I have been the whining one in the past -- I think my medical situation is generally pretty good for a guy my age. I have already outlived almost all of my male ancestors that I know about.

I suspect that Babs is thinking about two incidents, one where I was suffering from kidney stone issues during our Spring Fling 2018 and had to cut my visit short, and the other just a year later when I was still recovering from hip replacement surgery and had somewhat limited mobility during Spring Fling 2019. I probably should have stayed home both of those times and not been such a nuisance to other attendees, but I didn't want to miss out completely on the fun stuff that I knew would be going on.

And BBB, we give more than a "crap" about you!
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May 14th, 2020 at 7:02:16 AM permalink
Quote: Doc

First of all, perhaps I have been the whining one in the past -- I think my medical situation is generally pretty good for a guy my age. I have already outlived almost all of my male ancestors that I know about.

I suspect that Babs is thinking about two incidents, one where I was suffering from kidney stone issues during our Spring Fling 2018 and had to cut my visit short, and the other just a year later when I was still recovering from hip replacement surgery and had somewhat limited mobility during Spring Fling 2019. I probably should have stayed home both of those times and not been such a nuisance to other attendees, but I didn't want to miss out completely on the fun stuff that I knew would be going on.

And BBB, we give more than a "crap" about you!



Would not have missed seeing you either time. Glad you persevere. Much love to you and Mrs. Doc.
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May 14th, 2020 at 7:41:14 AM permalink
Get better BBB. And your mom as well. And your dog.
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May 14th, 2020 at 8:07:57 AM permalink
Quote: darkoz

Get better BBB. And your mom as well. And your dog.



Thanks for the good wishes. My mom is chronic and not going to get better. And my dog will never be sick again.
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May 14th, 2020 at 9:01:31 AM permalink
Quote: darkoz

Get better BBB. And your mom as well. And your dog.



Her dog? Really? Did you not
read her post? Good grief.
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May 14th, 2020 at 9:07:26 AM permalink
Happy to see you back Babs. Hang in there.

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May 14th, 2020 at 9:27:51 AM permalink
Sorry to hear about your trials and troubles. Hopefully things will gradually get better.
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May 14th, 2020 at 9:32:03 AM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

Did you not read her post? Good grief.

Have to admit I missed the metaphor the first time I read it, and I'm guessing darkoz did, too.
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May 14th, 2020 at 9:33:35 AM permalink
Quote: Doc

Have to admit I missed the metaphor the first time I read it, and I'm guessing darkoz did, too.

Ditto here. I got the other reference in a subsequent post.
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May 14th, 2020 at 11:53:15 AM permalink
Hang in there BBB. Hope you feel better soon. :)
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May 15th, 2020 at 8:08:20 AM permalink
Thanks, guys. Appreciate it.
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May 15th, 2020 at 8:14:09 AM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

Her dog? Really? Did you not
read her post? Good grief.

Bob will not tolerate any sort of faux pas when it comes to dogs. Better garner your facts and tread carefully too
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May 15th, 2020 at 9:19:48 AM permalink
Quote: odiousgambit

Bob will not tolerate any sort of faux pas when it comes to dogs. Better garner your facts and tread carefully too



I don't know why but this post and the mention of EB reminded me of this song:

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May 15th, 2020 at 10:44:10 AM permalink
Quote: Doc

Have to admit I missed the metaphor the first time I read it, and I'm guessing darkoz did, too.



Yet he's supposedly a professional
writer, supposedly. It went right
over his professional head..
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May 16th, 2020 at 8:00:34 AM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

Yet he's supposedly a professional
writer, supposedly. It went right
over his professional head..


I still don’t get it. I thought I remember BBB talking about taking her dog to the vet in another thread too.
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May 16th, 2020 at 8:32:02 AM permalink
Quote: odiousgambit

Bob will not tolerate any sort of faux pas when it comes to dogs. Better garner your facts and tread carefully too

Was that pun intended?

Darkoz is from NYC so his mind is on more sophisticated concepts than sentimental references to Rainbow Bridge.
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May 16th, 2020 at 8:43:57 AM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

Yet he's supposedly a professional
writer, supposedly. It went right
over his professional head..



I had never heard that metaphor either.
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May 16th, 2020 at 9:04:14 AM permalink
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I had never heard that metaphor either.



Good grief. Stunned..
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May 16th, 2020 at 7:19:32 PM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

Yet he's supposedly a professional
writer, supposedly. It went right
over his professional head..

i took it at face value as dog.
what am i missing?
esplain oh wisey one
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May 16th, 2020 at 8:10:05 PM permalink
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i took it at face value as dog.
what am i missing?
esplain oh wisey one

Good grief. 100xStunned.
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May 16th, 2020 at 9:38:48 PM permalink
Quote: 100xOdds

i took it at face value as dog.
what am i missing?
esplain oh wisey one



Dog meant dog

There was no bridge.
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May 17th, 2020 at 2:39:42 AM permalink
I guess others may be missing as well, but I am also a little worried about member GWAE who used to be so active but has not posted since about the time the plague hit
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May 17th, 2020 at 3:24:34 AM permalink
BBB I just want to let you know you and your family are in my prayers. I appreciate your help in the past and wish you and yours a speedy recovery.
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May 17th, 2020 at 9:42:33 AM permalink
Really sorry about all your troubles, BBB. My heart goes out to you and your mother.
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May 17th, 2020 at 10:30:41 AM permalink
Quote: Puckerbutt

Quote: odiousgambit

Bob will not tolerate any sort of faux pas when it comes to dogs. Better garner your facts and tread carefully too

Was that pun intended?

Darkoz is from NYC so his mind is on more sophisticated concepts than sentimental references to Rainbow Bridge.



I have never owned a pet so know nothing about sentimental bridges.

I had to look it up.

My family members who do have animals didn't know either. Up here in NYC we probably just say the dog died, when's the funeral.
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May 17th, 2020 at 11:06:08 AM permalink
Only Rainbow Bridge I know leads to Asgard.
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May 17th, 2020 at 12:08:02 PM permalink
Quote: darkoz

Quote: Puckerbutt

Quote: odiousgambit

Bob will not tolerate any sort of faux pas when it comes to dogs. Better garner your facts and tread carefully too

Was that pun intended?

Darkoz is from NYC so his mind is on more sophisticated concepts than sentimental references to Rainbow Bridge.



I have never owned a pet so know nothing about sentimental bridges.

I had to look it up.

My family members who do have animals didn't know either. Up here in NYC we probably just say the dog died, when's the funeral.



I’ve also heard it as, putting a pet down
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May 17th, 2020 at 12:42:26 PM permalink
Quote: michael99000

I’ve also heard it as, putting a pet down

uh oh, hope Bob doesn't see that
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May 26th, 2020 at 5:50:11 AM permalink
Quote: odiousgambit

I guess others may be missing as well, but I am also a little worried about member GWAE who used to be so active but has not posted since about the time the plague hit

I thought he left with the mass Exodus.

Anyways, he's just fine. Perhaps a little depressed since it's hard to cop a feel and remain compliant with social distancing. 😊
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May 26th, 2020 at 5:57:47 AM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs

Thanks, guys. Appreciate it.



also wishing you well
take care
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May 26th, 2020 at 8:49:20 AM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

I thought he left with the mass Exodus. Anyways, he's just fine.

I did find that out as well
Quote:

Perhaps a little depressed since it's hard to cop a feel and remain compliant with social distancing. 😊

that must be some inside joke
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May 26th, 2020 at 9:32:31 AM permalink
Four days since she visited here. Things
can't be good. Plus it's hot and humid
and miserable in FL now, ick.
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May 26th, 2020 at 9:40:44 AM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

Four days since she visited here. Things
can't be good. Plus it's hot and humid
and miserable in FL now, ick.



Hi, EB and all. Yeah, been a rough weekend. Thanks again for the good thoughts. Getting some professional help, hopefully. We'll see.
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May 26th, 2020 at 9:51:57 AM permalink
When my mother died, I didn't shed a tear. When one of my cats dies, I cry for days.

My cats never sent me to my room when I was a bratty little kid.

I'm sorry about your dog, Babs.
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May 26th, 2020 at 10:15:39 AM permalink
I don't visit as much as I previously did, just catching up. Hope you feel better soon!
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May 26th, 2020 at 4:35:36 PM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs

Hi, EB and all. Yeah, been a rough weekend. Thanks again for the good thoughts. Getting some professional help, hopefully. We'll see.



Finally seeing a shrink over your
Jeopardy loss? I saw that coming..
lol
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May 26th, 2020 at 6:37:44 PM permalink
Yikes beachbumbabs! I hope you feel better soon and sorry about your dog.

Here is a picture that hopefully helps cheer you up.



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May 26th, 2020 at 7:22:50 PM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

Finally seeing a shrink over your
Jeopardy loss? I saw that coming..
lol



Good God man, show some compassion.
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May 27th, 2020 at 11:01:20 AM permalink
Quote: rsactuary

Good God man, show some compassion.



It's called ironic humor. She obviously
was happy with the outcome, so it's
funny to pretend she wasn't.

It's exhausting explaining humor
to people, why even bother wising
them up..
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May 27th, 2020 at 11:20:07 AM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

It's called ironic humor. She obviously
was happy with the outcome, so it's
funny to pretend she wasn't.

It's exhausting explaining humor
to people, why even bother wising
them up..



Maybe some things aren't humorous.
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May 27th, 2020 at 12:54:58 PM permalink
Quote: rsactuary

Maybe some things aren't humorous.



Maybe you just don' 'get it'. Like having
a blind friend and saying 'Did you see that?'
to him once in awhile. Funny.
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May 29th, 2020 at 8:28:47 PM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

Finally seeing a shrink over your
Jeopardy loss? I saw that coming..
lol

did she play against James Holzhauer?
is there a way to watch that episode?
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