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The Road Less Traveled
Author: BobR
Date: 01/16/2013 03:42:01
I had a blog planned for Wednesday. It was to be yet another screed on something or other political. That all went into the dumpster when I found out that a friend is succumbing to cancer, and Raine and I will not get the opportunity to see him again.
Some of you may know John - he went by "Bounced Granola" at the old AAP board. He was a good activist liberal. We got to meet him the first time at a protest march in DC back when no one knew Raine and I were having an online "relationship". We all had a blast. We thought for certain he had figured it out, but - he hadn't.
It was later when Raine and I finally let others know about "us" that he was very supportive. Raine was unsure about selling her house in NY and moving to Atlanta to be with me when my divorce was not yet complete. John encouraged her to make the leap. I don't know the details of those conversations they had, but I suspect it was something along the lines of "sometimes in life you have to follow your heart and say 'fuck it' and take that chance...". Raine and I severed the ties with our individual pasts and made a future together. Were it not for John's support and encouragement, that may not have happened.
We did get to see John again one more time. It was the summer of 2006, and AAP decided to have a meetup in DC. I don't remember if it was for a protest... I actually don't remember too much at all. I know we had cocktails and made a video:
What I do remember is John's easygoing calm approach to everything. No stress, no worries, just enjoying the moment. He exuded an essence of being at peace with the world as we walked to an old-school Italian restaurant and had a blast. Sadly, that restaurant no longer exists, the building sacrificed upon the alter of progress. The bar at the Holiday Inn is still there, though, and everytime we happen into it, we look at the table where we sat so many years ago and drank and laughed and acted as silly as kids. It may seem odd that we feel this deep connection with someone we only met twice in person, but we have a long online history, and his gentle soul was a catalyst that led to our marriage.
If I recall correctly, John didn't find out about his cancer until it was the size of a grapefruit. He went through the operation and the usual treatments, and seemed to be getting better, but he had relapses. This latest one a few weeks ago seemed like it would be another he would fight off, or perhaps he only let us all believe that. We found out otherwise last night.
It's moments like this we are reminded of our own mortality. Death is the final disease which ails us all - none are immune. There's no going back and redoing your mistakes, there's no dress rehearsals or do-overs. Time - and life - moves in one direction only. Time is without end. Lives, however, always have a starting point and an ending point. Though we celebrate birthdays, and mourn those who preceed us in leaving this life, what is most important is what occurs between those two bookending milestones. We cannot take our riches to the grave; nor should we take any regrets.
Life is meant to be lived, to be enjoyed, to be cherished, and to be shared. We should love freely and never sit on the sidelines when we want to play the game. It was a bit of serendipity that this news item (written by Tina Fey) came across my feed about the same time as I got the news about John:
Self-doubt is natural, as is the tendency to take the safe route through life. That safe route, however, is paved with regrets. As the old Schlitz commercial used to say "You only go 'round once in life - grab for the gusto". Tina Fey said yes to the unknown and had a wonderful career making people laugh. John got Raine and I to say yes and we've built a wonderful life together.
To quote Robert Frost:
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference"
We'll meet you on that road again someday, John...
Some of you may know John - he went by "Bounced Granola" at the old AAP board. He was a good activist liberal. We got to meet him the first time at a protest march in DC back when no one knew Raine and I were having an online "relationship". We all had a blast. We thought for certain he had figured it out, but - he hadn't.
It was later when Raine and I finally let others know about "us" that he was very supportive. Raine was unsure about selling her house in NY and moving to Atlanta to be with me when my divorce was not yet complete. John encouraged her to make the leap. I don't know the details of those conversations they had, but I suspect it was something along the lines of "sometimes in life you have to follow your heart and say 'fuck it' and take that chance...". Raine and I severed the ties with our individual pasts and made a future together. Were it not for John's support and encouragement, that may not have happened.
We did get to see John again one more time. It was the summer of 2006, and AAP decided to have a meetup in DC. I don't remember if it was for a protest... I actually don't remember too much at all. I know we had cocktails and made a video:
What I do remember is John's easygoing calm approach to everything. No stress, no worries, just enjoying the moment. He exuded an essence of being at peace with the world as we walked to an old-school Italian restaurant and had a blast. Sadly, that restaurant no longer exists, the building sacrificed upon the alter of progress. The bar at the Holiday Inn is still there, though, and everytime we happen into it, we look at the table where we sat so many years ago and drank and laughed and acted as silly as kids. It may seem odd that we feel this deep connection with someone we only met twice in person, but we have a long online history, and his gentle soul was a catalyst that led to our marriage.
If I recall correctly, John didn't find out about his cancer until it was the size of a grapefruit. He went through the operation and the usual treatments, and seemed to be getting better, but he had relapses. This latest one a few weeks ago seemed like it would be another he would fight off, or perhaps he only let us all believe that. We found out otherwise last night.
It's moments like this we are reminded of our own mortality. Death is the final disease which ails us all - none are immune. There's no going back and redoing your mistakes, there's no dress rehearsals or do-overs. Time - and life - moves in one direction only. Time is without end. Lives, however, always have a starting point and an ending point. Though we celebrate birthdays, and mourn those who preceed us in leaving this life, what is most important is what occurs between those two bookending milestones. We cannot take our riches to the grave; nor should we take any regrets.
Life is meant to be lived, to be enjoyed, to be cherished, and to be shared. We should love freely and never sit on the sidelines when we want to play the game. It was a bit of serendipity that this news item (written by Tina Fey) came across my feed about the same time as I got the news about John:
[In 1997], I moved from Chicago to New York to work at "Saturday Night Live." I packed up and was going through my things to see what I would take with me and what I'd leave behind. I found an orange folder -- a regular school folder -- in a bookshelf. As soon as I saw it, I knew what it was. There were quotes written all over the front of it. Some of them were: "Greet everything with 'Yes, and....'" "Make statements instead of putting the burden on others with questions." "Stay in the present, as opposed to focusing on the past or future." "The fun is always on the other side of a yes."
[..]
The things I learned in that class became part of the way I live my life. A couple of times I've been called on to do things -- jobs or whatever -- where I've felt, Maybe I'm not quite ready. Maybe it's a little early for this to happen to me. But the rules are so ingrained. "Say yes, and you'll figure it out afterward" has helped me to be more adventurous. It has definitely helped me be less afraid.
"We're offering you a job here at 'Saturday Night Live' -- can you move here within a week?"
"Ummm, yes I can."
"You know, you haven't been here that long, but do you want to move up and try to be one of the head writers?"
Feeling completely terrified inside, but saying, "Uhhh, yes, okay, yes, for sure."
"Do you wanna do 'Weekend Update' with Jimmy?"
Petrified. "Yes, thank you, of course!"
Self-doubt is natural, as is the tendency to take the safe route through life. That safe route, however, is paved with regrets. As the old Schlitz commercial used to say "You only go 'round once in life - grab for the gusto". Tina Fey said yes to the unknown and had a wonderful career making people laugh. John got Raine and I to say yes and we've built a wonderful life together.
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference"
We'll meet you on that road again someday, John...
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Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 01/16/2013 04:23:05
Will in Chicago on 01/16/2013 04:23:05
BobR and Raine, till you and John meet again in a place where no shadows fall, keep him close to your heart. I will remember him, and be glad that I knew him from a distance and that he was a great support to the two of you. Remember, love endures all things. May the love for John and his memory always be for a blessing. Shalom.
Comment by 
Raine on 01/16/2013 04:54:44
Raine on 01/16/2013 04:54:44
Many of us Knew Bounced from the AAP days..
CRT
Zowie
Raine1967
BobR
Trisec
PeteMoon
GoUnion
LSD
Lanee
Turtlegirl
Scheusslich
These are the Moderators that I remember. We all adored him.
CRT
Zowie
Raine1967
BobR
Trisec
PeteMoon
GoUnion
LSD
Lanee
Turtlegirl
Scheusslich
These are the Moderators that I remember. We all adored him.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 01/16/2013 13:34:24
wickedpam on 01/16/2013 13:34:24
Comment by 
TriSec on 01/16/2013 13:36:06
TriSec on 01/16/2013 13:36:06
Well, damn. I saw the update on the book of face...curious that I only know some folks by online handle.
BG....go easily into the next phase, strong and faithful warrior.
Just thinking of poor old Dill, too.
Awfully close to home. The scouting community lost not one, but two parents this week (Council folks, nobody local) and the store has another new diagnosis in-hand.
What the hell is going on around here?
BG....go easily into the next phase, strong and faithful warrior.
Just thinking of poor old Dill, too.
Awfully close to home. The scouting community lost not one, but two parents this week (Council folks, nobody local) and the store has another new diagnosis in-hand.
What the hell is going on around here?
Comment by TriSec on 01/16/2013 14:12:08
TriSec on 01/16/2013 14:12:08
Well, at least when I stay home I can listen to Momma on Current. For now. It's not Al-Jazeera yet.
(Snowing here, which is no big deal to me...but there was a truck accident on the Mass Pike westbound this am - road has been closed for hours, with a 25+ mile backup. So a commute wasn't an option today.)
(Snowing here, which is no big deal to me...but there was a truck accident on the Mass Pike westbound this am - road has been closed for hours, with a 25+ mile backup. So a commute wasn't an option today.)
Comment by 
BobR on 01/16/2013 14:15:16
I think science has gotten good at eliminating (or at least severely weakening) some of the tools of the grim reaper. The Big C, however, still holds power. That, and the dark side of scientific advancements that make our environment more toxic and prone to cause problems.
BobR on 01/16/2013 14:15:16
Quote by TriSec:
Well, damn. I saw the update on the book of face...curious that I only know some folks by online handle.
BG....go easily into the next phase, strong and faithful warrior.
Just thinking of poor old Dill, too.
Awfully close to home. The scouting community lost not one, but two parents this week (Council folks, nobody local) and the store has another new diagnosis in-hand.
What the hell is going on around here?
I think science has gotten good at eliminating (or at least severely weakening) some of the tools of the grim reaper. The Big C, however, still holds power. That, and the dark side of scientific advancements that make our environment more toxic and prone to cause problems.
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 14:22:39
Raine on 01/16/2013 14:22:39
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 14:28:34
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 14:28:34
Comment by 
Scoopster on 01/16/2013 14:49:13
Scoopster on 01/16/2013 14:49:13
Mornin' all..
I didn't really get a chance to know BG, but I do remember him from the early AAP days.
Hasn't been much reason to smile this week all around, but that's all the more reason to do it.
I didn't really get a chance to know BG, but I do remember him from the early AAP days.
Hasn't been much reason to smile this week all around, but that's all the more reason to do it.
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 14:57:14
That is so very True, Scoop.
Raine on 01/16/2013 14:57:14
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
I didn't really get a chance to know BG, but I do remember him from the early AAP days.
Hasn't been much reason to smile this week all around, but that's all the more reason to do it.
That is so very True, Scoop.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 14:57:26
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 14:57:26
Bobber asked me to pass the news about BG on to some of the AAP bloggers, CRT told me that Lower Slower Delaware's husband had passed away on Monday of a heart attack. After he had angioplasty. It has not been a good few days for the AAP?4F family.
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 14:58:53
Bobber told me last night, that was shocking. bad night last night was.
Raine on 01/16/2013 14:58:53
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bobber asked me to pass the news about BG on to some of the AAP bloggers, CRT told me that Lower Slower Delaware's husband had passed away on Monday of a heart attack. After he had angioplasty. It has not been a good few days for the AAP?4F family.
Comment by TriSec on 01/16/2013 15:07:08
TriSec on 01/16/2013 15:07:08
* feather knocks TriSec over *
I stayed in touch occasionally (and increasingly rarely) with LSD after the schism.
This just ain't right.
I stayed in touch occasionally (and increasingly rarely) with LSD after the schism.
This just ain't right.
O Allah! Forgive him and have Mercy on him and give him strength and pardon him. Be generous to him and cause his entrace to be wide and wash him with water and snow and hail.
Cleanse him of his transgressions as white cloth is cleansed of stains. Give him an abode better than his home, and a family better than his family and a wife better than his wife. Take him into Paradise and protect him from the punishment of the grave (and of the fire)
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/16/2013 15:09:02
Raine, some of these names are on RadioFreeLiberal.com. I will go there today and let people know.. Is it okay if I mention his full name from Facebook?
Will in Chicago on 01/16/2013 15:09:02
Quote by Raine:
Many of us Knew Bounced from the AAP days..
CRT
Zowie
Raine1967
BobR
Trisec
PeteMoon
GoUnion
LSD
Lanee
Turtlegirl
Scheusslich
These are the Moderators that I remember. We all adored him.
Raine, some of these names are on RadioFreeLiberal.com. I will go there today and let people know.. Is it okay if I mention his full name from Facebook?
Comment by BobR on 01/16/2013 15:10:19
I think at this point, being "outed" is the last of his worries
BobR on 01/16/2013 15:10:19
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Raine:
Many of us Knew Bounced from the AAP days..
CRT
Zowie
Raine1967
BobR
Trisec
PeteMoon
GoUnion
LSD
Lanee
Turtlegirl
Scheusslich
These are the Moderators that I remember. We all adored him.
Raine, some of these names are on RadioFreeLiberal.com. I will go there today and let people know.. Is it okay if I mention his full name from Facebook?
I think at this point, being "outed" is the last of his worries
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 15:11:32
I would just give them the link to the blog, Will.
Raine on 01/16/2013 15:11:32
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Raine:
Many of us Knew Bounced from the AAP days..
CRT
Zowie
Raine1967
BobR
Trisec
PeteMoon
GoUnion
LSD
Lanee
Turtlegirl
Scheusslich
These are the Moderators that I remember. We all adored him.
Raine, some of these names are on RadioFreeLiberal.com. I will go there today and let people know.. Is it okay if I mention his full name from Facebook?
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/16/2013 15:16:24
Will in Chicago on 01/16/2013 15:16:24
This is indeed a sad week for the AAP/Four Freedoms family. May Lower Slower Delaware's husband rest in peace.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/16/2013 15:31:43
wickedpam on 01/16/2013 15:31:43
I just have no words today, don't like this losing people - so stop it out there. Buddy system everyone - no more losing friends and family
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 15:35:17
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 15:35:17
This is getting a little heavy, check out Google's doodle today 
Zambonis rule! Raine, don't you have a picture of yourself riding one?
Zambonis rule! Raine, don't you have a picture of yourself riding one?
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 01/16/2013 15:40:57
velveeta jones on 01/16/2013 15:40:57
So sorry to hear this news. I remember John from AAP, though I did not know his real name. :(
Comment by Scoopster on 01/16/2013 15:43:59
Speaking of friends, I talked to my friend's dad a few times yesterday. He's gonna reimburse the money she took from what he's holding for her. But the problem now is she's missing - neither of us have heard from her since Sunday, and he's gotten no answer at her apartment several times since then.
Scoopster on 01/16/2013 15:43:59
Quote by wickedpam:
I just have no words today, don't like this losing people - so stop it out there. Buddy system everyone - no more losing friends and family
Speaking of friends, I talked to my friend's dad a few times yesterday. He's gonna reimburse the money she took from what he's holding for her. But the problem now is she's missing - neither of us have heard from her since Sunday, and he's gotten no answer at her apartment several times since then.
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 15:48:46
I do! I;'m having tons of issues with my FB exporter for iPhoto -- I'll find that picture-- I think it's over at the old Photobucket account.
Raine on 01/16/2013 15:48:46
Quote by Mondobubba:
This is getting a little heavy, check out Google's doodle today
I do! I;'m having tons of issues with my FB exporter for iPhoto -- I'll find that picture-- I think it's over at the old Photobucket account.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/16/2013 15:52:45
oh no, I hope she's okay. Any of her other friends hear from her?
~~~~~~~~~ positives vibes ya'll's way~~~~~~~~
wickedpam on 01/16/2013 15:52:45
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
I just have no words today, don't like this losing people - so stop it out there. Buddy system everyone - no more losing friends and family
Speaking of friends, I talked to my friend's dad a few times yesterday. He's gonna reimburse the money she took from what he's holding for her. But the problem now is she's missing - neither of us have heard from her since Sunday, and he's gotten no answer at her apartment several times since then.
oh no, I hope she's okay. Any of her other friends hear from her?
~~~~~~~~~ positives vibes ya'll's way~~~~~~~~
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 15:58:59
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 15:58:59
I've taken my first oral cipro tablet. So far my tendons aren't exploding.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/16/2013 16:00:00
I hope that she surfaces soon.
Will in Chicago on 01/16/2013 16:00:00
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
I just have no words today, don't like this losing people - so stop it out there. Buddy system everyone - no more losing friends and family
Speaking of friends, I talked to my friend's dad a few times yesterday. He's gonna reimburse the money she took from what he's holding for her. But the problem now is she's missing - neither of us have heard from her since Sunday, and he's gotten no answer at her apartment several times since then.
I hope that she surfaces soon.
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 16:03:50
Raine on 01/16/2013 16:03:50
Finally! something to celebrate!
My neighbors -- Mala I believe you met Justine, she is australian, at our party -- She has given birth to a baby boy!
My neighbors -- Mala I believe you met Justine, she is australian, at our party -- She has given birth to a baby boy!
Comment by BobR on 01/16/2013 16:06:33
ooOOoo - it's a zamboni game!
BobR on 01/16/2013 16:06:33
Quote by Mondobubba:
This is getting a little heavy, check out Google's doodle today
ooOOoo - it's a zamboni game!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/16/2013 16:06:50
Mazel tov!! May he live a long, happy and healthy life.
I posted at Radio Free Liberal, so we may have some people checking the blog out today. Meanwhile, I am waiting to hear on one position today or tomorrow.
Will in Chicago on 01/16/2013 16:06:50
Quote by Raine:
Finally! something to celebrate!
My neighbors -- Mala I believe you met Justine, she is australian, at our party -- She has given birth to a baby boy!
Mazel tov!! May he live a long, happy and healthy life.
I posted at Radio Free Liberal, so we may have some people checking the blog out today. Meanwhile, I am waiting to hear on one position today or tomorrow.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/16/2013 16:14:58
Unfortunately that's a problem too cuz she's burned bridges all over the place throughout the years. I don't know what kind of people she's been hanging out with anymore.
Scoopster on 01/16/2013 16:14:58
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
I just have no words today, don't like this losing people - so stop it out there. Buddy system everyone - no more losing friends and family
Speaking of friends, I talked to my friend's dad a few times yesterday. He's gonna reimburse the money she took from what he's holding for her. But the problem now is she's missing - neither of us have heard from her since Sunday, and he's gotten no answer at her apartment several times since then.
oh no, I hope she's okay. Any of her other friends hear from her?
~~~~~~~~~ positives vibes ya'll's way~~~~~~~~
Unfortunately that's a problem too cuz she's burned bridges all over the place throughout the years. I don't know what kind of people she's been hanging out with anymore.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/16/2013 16:15:57
Yay new baby boy
wickedpam on 01/16/2013 16:15:57
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Raine:
Finally! something to celebrate!
My neighbors -- Mala I believe you met Justine, she is australian, at our party -- She has given birth to a baby boy!
Mazel tov!! May he live a long, happy and healthy life.
I posted at Radio Free Liberal, so we may have some people checking the blog out today. Meanwhile, I am waiting to hear on one position today or tomorrow.
Yay new baby boy
Comment by wickedpam on 01/16/2013 16:17:24
hmmm - what about here work? does she have a FB page or Twitter? I'd use every way imaginable to reach out to her or her other friends.
wickedpam on 01/16/2013 16:17:24
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
I just have no words today, don't like this losing people - so stop it out there. Buddy system everyone - no more losing friends and family
Speaking of friends, I talked to my friend's dad a few times yesterday. He's gonna reimburse the money she took from what he's holding for her. But the problem now is she's missing - neither of us have heard from her since Sunday, and he's gotten no answer at her apartment several times since then.
oh no, I hope she's okay. Any of her other friends hear from her?
~~~~~~~~~ positives vibes ya'll's way~~~~~~~~
Unfortunately that's a problem too cuz she's burned bridges all over the place throughout the years. I don't know what kind of people she's been hanging out with anymore.
hmmm - what about here work? does she have a FB page or Twitter? I'd use every way imaginable to reach out to her or her other friends.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/16/2013 16:18:35
wickedpam on 01/16/2013 16:18:35
what is Steph happy for Hal about?
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 16:19:13
Scoop, do you have a recent photo of her?
At a certain point, she can be considered a missing person. This is just terrible.
Raine on 01/16/2013 16:19:13
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
I just have no words today, don't like this losing people - so stop it out there. Buddy system everyone - no more losing friends and family
Speaking of friends, I talked to my friend's dad a few times yesterday. He's gonna reimburse the money she took from what he's holding for her. But the problem now is she's missing - neither of us have heard from her since Sunday, and he's gotten no answer at her apartment several times since then.
oh no, I hope she's okay. Any of her other friends hear from her?
~~~~~~~~~ positives vibes ya'll's way~~~~~~~~
Unfortunately that's a problem too cuz she's burned bridges all over the place throughout the years. I don't know what kind of people she's been hanging out with anymore.
hmmm - what about here work? does she have a FB page or Twitter? I'd use every way imaginable to reach out to her or her other friends.
At a certain point, she can be considered a missing person. This is just terrible.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/16/2013 16:19:41
Heh.. I had been helping her look for a job along with the apartment hunt before this whole thing.. and she took all her social media offline because she had a REALLY abusive stalker asshole ex tracking her down (dude was so rotten he drove her to attempt suicide).
Scoopster on 01/16/2013 16:19:41
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
I just have no words today, don't like this losing people - so stop it out there. Buddy system everyone - no more losing friends and family
Speaking of friends, I talked to my friend's dad a few times yesterday. He's gonna reimburse the money she took from what he's holding for her. But the problem now is she's missing - neither of us have heard from her since Sunday, and he's gotten no answer at her apartment several times since then.
oh no, I hope she's okay. Any of her other friends hear from her?
~~~~~~~~~ positives vibes ya'll's way~~~~~~~~
Unfortunately that's a problem too cuz she's burned bridges all over the place throughout the years. I don't know what kind of people she's been hanging out with anymore.
hmmm - what about here work? does she have a FB page or Twitter? I'd use every way imaginable to reach out to her or her other friends.
Heh.. I had been helping her look for a job along with the apartment hunt before this whole thing.. and she took all her social media offline because she had a REALLY abusive stalker asshole ex tracking her down (dude was so rotten he drove her to attempt suicide).
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 16:28:09
OK... this is a serious reason to call the police, Scoop. Was the stalker local?
Raine on 01/16/2013 16:28:09
Quote by Scoopster:
Heh.. I had been helping her look for a job along with the apartment hunt before this whole thing.. and she took all her social media offline because she had a REALLY abusive stalker asshole ex tracking her down (dude was so rotten he drove her to attempt suicide).
Comment by wickedpam on 01/16/2013 16:28:44
you don't think the ex found her do you?
wickedpam on 01/16/2013 16:28:44
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
I just have no words today, don't like this losing people - so stop it out there. Buddy system everyone - no more losing friends and family
Speaking of friends, I talked to my friend's dad a few times yesterday. He's gonna reimburse the money she took from what he's holding for her. But the problem now is she's missing - neither of us have heard from her since Sunday, and he's gotten no answer at her apartment several times since then.
oh no, I hope she's okay. Any of her other friends hear from her?
~~~~~~~~~ positives vibes ya'll's way~~~~~~~~
Unfortunately that's a problem too cuz she's burned bridges all over the place throughout the years. I don't know what kind of people she's been hanging out with anymore.
hmmm - what about here work? does she have a FB page or Twitter? I'd use every way imaginable to reach out to her or her other friends.
Heh.. I had been helping her look for a job along with the apartment hunt before this whole thing.. and she took all her social media offline because she had a REALLY abusive stalker asshole ex tracking her down (dude was so rotten he drove her to attempt suicide).
you don't think the ex found her do you?
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 16:45:20
Raine on 01/16/2013 16:45:20
Hail Mary -- full of hate.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/16/2013 16:47:37
Nah I'm pretty sure he got put away in jail for a long time (got busted for dealing). My guess is she just fell off the wagon and/or is avoiding contact with anyone so she doesn't have to deal with it. Heh it's weird I'm starting to hear from the rest of her family & common friends I haven't talked to in a while cuz they've heard from her dad & stepmom.
Scoopster on 01/16/2013 16:47:37
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
I just have no words today, don't like this losing people - so stop it out there. Buddy system everyone - no more losing friends and family
Speaking of friends, I talked to my friend's dad a few times yesterday. He's gonna reimburse the money she took from what he's holding for her. But the problem now is she's missing - neither of us have heard from her since Sunday, and he's gotten no answer at her apartment several times since then.
oh no, I hope she's okay. Any of her other friends hear from her?
~~~~~~~~~ positives vibes ya'll's way~~~~~~~~
Unfortunately that's a problem too cuz she's burned bridges all over the place throughout the years. I don't know what kind of people she's been hanging out with anymore.
hmmm - what about here work? does she have a FB page or Twitter? I'd use every way imaginable to reach out to her or her other friends.
Heh.. I had been helping her look for a job along with the apartment hunt before this whole thing.. and she took all her social media offline because she had a REALLY abusive stalker asshole ex tracking her down (dude was so rotten he drove her to attempt suicide).
you don't think the ex found her do you?
Nah I'm pretty sure he got put away in jail for a long time (got busted for dealing). My guess is she just fell off the wagon and/or is avoiding contact with anyone so she doesn't have to deal with it. Heh it's weird I'm starting to hear from the rest of her family & common friends I haven't talked to in a while cuz they've heard from her dad & stepmom.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/16/2013 16:50:34
wickedpam on 01/16/2013 16:50:34
Scoop - glad to hear more of her old friends are coming out to support and find her. Hope she's found soon and safe.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 16:54:20
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 16:54:20
Powerful antibiotics suck. I feel oogy. Certainly not like I have been pumped full of Satan's Drool or anything.
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 17:02:43
Raine on 01/16/2013 17:02:43
Holy Moly.
Thank You President Obama.
Thank You President Obama.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/16/2013 17:03:59
ugh, never did Cipro but have to do clindamycin when I got root canal's - it real hit or miss on how it makes me feel. can't do the penicillin it makes my skin itch
wickedpam on 01/16/2013 17:03:59
Quote by Mondobubba:
Powerful antibiotics suck. I feel oogy. Certainly not like I have been pumped full of Satan's Drool or anything.
ugh, never did Cipro but have to do clindamycin when I got root canal's - it real hit or miss on how it makes me feel. can't do the penicillin it makes my skin itch
Comment by 
livingonli on 01/16/2013 17:09:33
livingonli on 01/16/2013 17:09:33
Good day, folks. I remember BG from the '06 meetup. There wasn't a protest when we went down in '06 (unlike '05) I think we just wanted to get together. I don't think I had heard from him since then since he was only at AAP intermittently and then I really stopped frequenting the message boards but I can't forget that video (I think I did help out a bit). I pretty much associate with the AAPers on facebook since I wasn't part of the blowup. Although there are a few people who seem to have drifted away .
I still wonder what happened to PeteMoon since he used to be so prolific.
I still wonder what happened to PeteMoon since he used to be so prolific.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/16/2013 17:22:41
She just texted me.
Scoopster on 01/16/2013 17:22:41
She just texted me.
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 17:25:14
Thank goodness! 
Raine on 01/16/2013 17:25:14
Quote by Scoopster:
She just texted me.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/16/2013 17:29:15
Ditto that Thank Goodness!
wickedpam on 01/16/2013 17:29:15
Quote by Raine:Thank goodness!Quote by Scoopster:
She just texted me.
Ditto that Thank Goodness!
Comment by wickedpam on 01/16/2013 17:33:44
wickedpam on 01/16/2013 17:33:44
I'm sorry, did a caller on Ed just say we were being invade my Mexico? 
Comment by TriSec on 01/16/2013 17:35:45
TriSec on 01/16/2013 17:35:45
Another WWII tidbit I didn't know....Orde Wingate is buried at Arlington!
(British General, in charge of the Chindit ops in C-B-I...killed in a plane crash in '44.)
Apparently, 8 of the 10 persons on board the plane were Americans....they had no way to ID shattered remains in those days, so the whole lot of them were exhumed from their wartime grave and transported to Virginia...
Who knew?
(British General, in charge of the Chindit ops in C-B-I...killed in a plane crash in '44.)
Apparently, 8 of the 10 persons on board the plane were Americans....they had no way to ID shattered remains in those days, so the whole lot of them were exhumed from their wartime grave and transported to Virginia...
Who knew?
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 17:36:01
Yes.
Raine on 01/16/2013 17:36:01
Quote by wickedpam:
I'm sorry, did a caller on Ed just say we were being invade my Mexico?
Yes.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/16/2013 17:38:58
can we just lop off the suck part of the country? that idea of getting rid of Alaska is looking better and better
wickedpam on 01/16/2013 17:38:58
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
I'm sorry, did a caller on Ed just say we were being invade my Mexico?
Yes.
can we just lop off the suck part of the country? that idea of getting rid of Alaska is looking better and better
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/16/2013 17:40:59
Will in Chicago on 01/16/2013 17:40:59
I let the people who frequent the UNN Facebook page know about John. Is there any other site where some might know him? John and his family will need all the support that they can get.
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 17:45:08
Raine on 01/16/2013 17:45:08
‎1. Issue a Presidential Memorandum to require federal agencies to make relevant data available to the federal background check system.
2. Address unnecessary legal barriers, particularly relating to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, that may prevent states from making information available to the background check system.
3. Improve incentives for states to share information with the background check system.
4. Direct the Attorney General to review categories of individuals prohibited from having a gun to make sure dangerous people are not slipping through the cracks.
5. Propose rulemaking to give law enforcement the ability to run a full background check on an individual before returning a seized gun.
6. Publish a letter from ATF to federally licensed gun dealers providing guidance on how to run background checks for private sellers.
7. Launch a national safe and responsible gun ownership campaign.
8. Review safety standards for gun locks and gun safes (Consumer Product Safety Commission).
9. Issue a Presidential Memorandum to require federal law enforcement to trace guns recovered in criminal investigations.
10. Release a DOJ report analyzing information on lost and stolen guns and make it widely available to law enforcement.
11. Nominate an ATF director.
12. Provide law enforcement, first responders, and school officials with proper training for active shooter situations.
13. Maximize enforcement efforts to prevent gun violence and prosecute gun crime.
14. Issue a Presidential Memorandum directing the Centers for Disease Control to research the causes and prevention of gun violence.
15. Direct the Attorney General to issue a report on the availability and most effective use of new gun safety technologies and challenge the private sector to develop innovative technologies.
16. Clarify that the Affordable Care Act does not prohibit doctors asking their patients about guns in their homes.
17. Release a letter to health care providers clarifying that no federal law prohibits them from reporting threats of violence to law enforcement authorities.
18. Provide incentives for schools to hire school resource officers.
19. Develop model emergency response plans for schools, houses of worship and institutions of higher education.
20. Release a letter to state health officials clarifying the scope of mental health services that Medicaid plans must cover.
21. Finalize regulations clarifying essential health benefits and parity requirements within ACA exchanges.
22. Commit to finalizing mental health parity regulations.
23. Launch a national dialogue led by Secretaries Sebelius and Duncan on mental health.â€
2. Address unnecessary legal barriers, particularly relating to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, that may prevent states from making information available to the background check system.
3. Improve incentives for states to share information with the background check system.
4. Direct the Attorney General to review categories of individuals prohibited from having a gun to make sure dangerous people are not slipping through the cracks.
5. Propose rulemaking to give law enforcement the ability to run a full background check on an individual before returning a seized gun.
6. Publish a letter from ATF to federally licensed gun dealers providing guidance on how to run background checks for private sellers.
7. Launch a national safe and responsible gun ownership campaign.
8. Review safety standards for gun locks and gun safes (Consumer Product Safety Commission).
9. Issue a Presidential Memorandum to require federal law enforcement to trace guns recovered in criminal investigations.
10. Release a DOJ report analyzing information on lost and stolen guns and make it widely available to law enforcement.
11. Nominate an ATF director.
12. Provide law enforcement, first responders, and school officials with proper training for active shooter situations.
13. Maximize enforcement efforts to prevent gun violence and prosecute gun crime.
14. Issue a Presidential Memorandum directing the Centers for Disease Control to research the causes and prevention of gun violence.
15. Direct the Attorney General to issue a report on the availability and most effective use of new gun safety technologies and challenge the private sector to develop innovative technologies.
16. Clarify that the Affordable Care Act does not prohibit doctors asking their patients about guns in their homes.
17. Release a letter to health care providers clarifying that no federal law prohibits them from reporting threats of violence to law enforcement authorities.
18. Provide incentives for schools to hire school resource officers.
19. Develop model emergency response plans for schools, houses of worship and institutions of higher education.
20. Release a letter to state health officials clarifying the scope of mental health services that Medicaid plans must cover.
21. Finalize regulations clarifying essential health benefits and parity requirements within ACA exchanges.
22. Commit to finalizing mental health parity regulations.
23. Launch a national dialogue led by Secretaries Sebelius and Duncan on mental health.â€
Comment by livingonli on 01/16/2013 17:47:34
At times I wish some parts of the country especially in Dixie would leave and take all their nuts with them.
livingonli on 01/16/2013 17:47:34
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
I'm sorry, did a caller on Ed just say we were being invade my Mexico?
Yes.
can we just lop off the suck part of the country? that idea of getting rid of Alaska is looking better and better
At times I wish some parts of the country especially in Dixie would leave and take all their nuts with them.
Comment by TriSec on 01/16/2013 17:51:21
TriSec on 01/16/2013 17:51:21
Paul's in town - he just did a segment on WBUR's "here and now".
Had my question read on the air:
Mr. Rieckhoff....what can we do to re-connect ordinary citizens to our military? Over the past decade of war, it became very easy to be disconnected from the realities faced by active-duty personnel and their families. It seems to me that such a small percentage of the population has any direct connection, that it's very easy to "overlook" what is happening out there. Getting the general population more involved would be extremely helpful as a support network, job-finding network, and a whole host of other things that tend to be done badly by government or the VA.
Had my question read on the air:
Mr. Rieckhoff....what can we do to re-connect ordinary citizens to our military? Over the past decade of war, it became very easy to be disconnected from the realities faced by active-duty personnel and their families. It seems to me that such a small percentage of the population has any direct connection, that it's very easy to "overlook" what is happening out there. Getting the general population more involved would be extremely helpful as a support network, job-finding network, and a whole host of other things that tend to be done badly by government or the VA.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 17:54:17
Fascism! :eyeroll:
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 17:54:17
Quote by Raine:
‎1. Issue a Presidential Memorandum to require federal agencies to make relevant data available to the federal background check system.
2. Address unnecessary legal barriers, particularly relating to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, that may prevent states from making information available to the background check system.
3. Improve incentives for states to share information with the background check system.
4. Direct the Attorney General to review categories of individuals prohibited from having a gun to make sure dangerous people are not slipping through the cracks.
5. Propose rulemaking to give law enforcement the ability to run a full background check on an individual before returning a seized gun.
6. Publish a letter from ATF to federally licensed gun dealers providing guidance on how to run background checks for private sellers.
7. Launch a national safe and responsible gun ownership campaign.
8. Review safety standards for gun locks and gun safes (Consumer Product Safety Commission).
9. Issue a Presidential Memorandum to require federal law enforcement to trace guns recovered in criminal investigations.
10. Release a DOJ report analyzing information on lost and stolen guns and make it widely available to law enforcement.
11. Nominate an ATF director.
12. Provide law enforcement, first responders, and school officials with proper training for active shooter situations.
13. Maximize enforcement efforts to prevent gun violence and prosecute gun crime.
14. Issue a Presidential Memorandum directing the Centers for Disease Control to research the causes and prevention of gun violence.
15. Direct the Attorney General to issue a report on the availability and most effective use of new gun safety technologies and challenge the private sector to develop innovative technologies.
16. Clarify that the Affordable Care Act does not prohibit doctors asking their patients about guns in their homes.
17. Release a letter to health care providers clarifying that no federal law prohibits them from reporting threats of violence to law enforcement authorities.
18. Provide incentives for schools to hire school resource officers.
19. Develop model emergency response plans for schools, houses of worship and institutions of higher education.
20. Release a letter to state health officials clarifying the scope of mental health services that Medicaid plans must cover.
21. Finalize regulations clarifying essential health benefits and parity requirements within ACA exchanges.
22. Commit to finalizing mental health parity regulations.
23. Launch a national dialogue led by Secretaries Sebelius and Duncan on mental health.â€
Fascism! :eyeroll:
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 17:58:46
Unless the items in regard to backround checks include it, there is nothing here about closing the gun show loop hole.
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 17:58:46
Quote by Raine:
‎1. Issue a Presidential Memorandum to require federal agencies to make relevant data available to the federal background check system.
2. Address unnecessary legal barriers, particularly relating to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, that may prevent states from making information available to the background check system.
3. Improve incentives for states to share information with the background check system.
4. Direct the Attorney General to review categories of individuals prohibited from having a gun to make sure dangerous people are not slipping through the cracks.
5. Propose rulemaking to give law enforcement the ability to run a full background check on an individual before returning a seized gun.
6. Publish a letter from ATF to federally licensed gun dealers providing guidance on how to run background checks for private sellers.
7. Launch a national safe and responsible gun ownership campaign.
8. Review safety standards for gun locks and gun safes (Consumer Product Safety Commission).
9. Issue a Presidential Memorandum to require federal law enforcement to trace guns recovered in criminal investigations.
10. Release a DOJ report analyzing information on lost and stolen guns and make it widely available to law enforcement.
11. Nominate an ATF director.
12. Provide law enforcement, first responders, and school officials with proper training for active shooter situations.
13. Maximize enforcement efforts to prevent gun violence and prosecute gun crime.
14. Issue a Presidential Memorandum directing the Centers for Disease Control to research the causes and prevention of gun violence.
15. Direct the Attorney General to issue a report on the availability and most effective use of new gun safety technologies and challenge the private sector to develop innovative technologies.
16. Clarify that the Affordable Care Act does not prohibit doctors asking their patients about guns in their homes.
17. Release a letter to health care providers clarifying that no federal law prohibits them from reporting threats of violence to law enforcement authorities.
18. Provide incentives for schools to hire school resource officers.
19. Develop model emergency response plans for schools, houses of worship and institutions of higher education.
20. Release a letter to state health officials clarifying the scope of mental health services that Medicaid plans must cover.
21. Finalize regulations clarifying essential health benefits and parity requirements within ACA exchanges.
22. Commit to finalizing mental health parity regulations.
23. Launch a national dialogue led by Secretaries Sebelius and Duncan on mental health.â€
Unless the items in regard to backround checks include it, there is nothing here about closing the gun show loop hole.
Comment by TriSec on 01/16/2013 18:30:16
TriSec on 01/16/2013 18:30:16
So, I took a B-complex pill today and now it feels like my hands are actually worse. Doc said this was supposed to help?
But on the plus side, it's mostly the same B vitamins that are in 5-hour energy, so I should be bouncing off the walls this afternoon.
But on the plus side, it's mostly the same B vitamins that are in 5-hour energy, so I should be bouncing off the walls this afternoon.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 01/16/2013 18:32:36
trojanrabbit on 01/16/2013 18:32:36
Glad you're on the mend, Mondo.
Bob & Raine, I'm so sorry. Group hug time. Fuck Cancer.
I'm about to "enjoy" a cup of black coffee. It's either that or water. Blood tests tonight. Just to see how out of control blood sugar is....
Bob & Raine, I'm so sorry. Group hug time. Fuck Cancer.
I'm about to "enjoy" a cup of black coffee. It's either that or water. Blood tests tonight. Just to see how out of control blood sugar is....
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 18:43:41
So I'll join in since Tri and TR are talking medical stuff. Cirpo sucks donkey balls. Coarsely haired super danglely ones. I really don't like the repeating taste of bitter hydroxide compounds.
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 18:43:41
Quote by TriSec:
So, I took a B-complex pill today and now it feels like my hands are actually worse. Doc said this was supposed to help?
But on the plus side, it's mostly the same B vitamins that are in 5-hour energy, so I should be bouncing off the walls this afternoon.
So I'll join in since Tri and TR are talking medical stuff. Cirpo sucks donkey balls. Coarsely haired super danglely ones. I really don't like the repeating taste of bitter hydroxide compounds.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 18:44:47
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 18:44:47
Lunch on the other hand, was delish. The deli place in the lunchroom does a nice chicken and pasta salad. I will have the other scoop of it for dinner.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 18:46:07
And what did Paul have to say?
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 18:46:07
Quote by TriSec:
Paul's in town - he just did a segment on WBUR's "here and now".
Had my question read on the air:
Mr. Rieckhoff....what can we do to re-connect ordinary citizens to our military? Over the past decade of war, it became very easy to be disconnected from the realities faced by active-duty personnel and their families. It seems to me that such a small percentage of the population has any direct connection, that it's very easy to "overlook" what is happening out there. Getting the general population more involved would be extremely helpful as a support network, job-finding network, and a whole host of other things that tend to be done badly by government or the VA.
And what did Paul have to say?
Comment by livingonli on 01/16/2013 18:47:33
I take the Metformin for my blood sugar and it has a nasty taste that it's hard to even swallow down with water.
livingonli on 01/16/2013 18:47:33
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:
So, I took a B-complex pill today and now it feels like my hands are actually worse. Doc said this was supposed to help?
But on the plus side, it's mostly the same B vitamins that are in 5-hour energy, so I should be bouncing off the walls this afternoon.
So I'll join in since Tri and TR are talking medical stuff. Cirpo sucks donkey balls. Coarsely haired super danglely ones. I really don't like the repeating taste of bitter hydroxide compounds.
I take the Metformin for my blood sugar and it has a nasty taste that it's hard to even swallow down with water.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 18:48:27
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 18:48:27
Yet another reason to hate Wholefoods. CEO is douche. An all natural, neutral pH balanced one, but a douche none the less.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 01/16/2013 19:03:23
That's what I'm going to end up taking.
trojanrabbit on 01/16/2013 19:03:23
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:
So, I took a B-complex pill today and now it feels like my hands are actually worse. Doc said this was supposed to help?
But on the plus side, it's mostly the same B vitamins that are in 5-hour energy, so I should be bouncing off the walls this afternoon.
So I'll join in since Tri and TR are talking medical stuff. Cirpo sucks donkey balls. Coarsely haired super danglely ones. I really don't like the repeating taste of bitter hydroxide compounds.
I take the Metformin for my blood sugar and it has a nasty taste that it's hard to even swallow down with water.
That's what I'm going to end up taking.
Comment by bird on 01/16/2013 19:29:43
i was on aap near the end. i recall seeing some things from bg. i knew will in chicago, velveeta, mac, zowie and lsd.
peace to john and those who love him and peace to lsd as well.
hell, peace to everyone. enough with the damn hatred and violence.
bird
peace to john and those who love him and peace to lsd as well.
hell, peace to everyone. enough with the damn hatred and violence.
bird
Comment by Scoopster on 01/16/2013 19:37:24
peace awaits us, indeed.
And welcome to the bloggie! Feel free to relax & stay a while.
Scoopster on 01/16/2013 19:37:24
Quote by bird:
i was on aap near the end. i recall seeing some things from bg. i knew will in chicago, velveeta, mac, zowie and lsd.
peace to john and those who love him and peace to lsd as well.
hell, peace to everyone. enough with the damn hatred and violence.
bird
peace awaits us, indeed.And welcome to the bloggie! Feel free to relax & stay a while.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 19:44:53
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 19:44:53
Something I noticed while in the hospital. The air was very dry. This wasn't helped by having O2 for a couple of days. I had some dried mucus (boogers) the size of tectonic plates in my nose. Most uncomfortable.
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 19:49:45
Same to you bird. 
Raine on 01/16/2013 19:49:45
Quote by bird:
i was on aap near the end. i recall seeing some things from bg. i knew will in chicago, velveeta, mac, zowie and lsd.
peace to john and those who love him and peace to lsd as well.
hell, peace to everyone. enough with the damn hatred and violence.
bird
Comment by bird on 01/16/2013 19:51:57
thanks to scoopster and raine for the warm welcome. please note i don't capitalize. too damn lazy.
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 19:58:48
No problem -- caps, like pants -- are optional around here!
Raine on 01/16/2013 19:58:48
Quote by bird:
thanks to scoopster and raine for the warm welcome. please note i don't capitalize. too damn lazy.
Comment by BobR on 01/16/2013 20:04:17
allow me to belatedly join the welcoming chorus.
BobR on 01/16/2013 20:04:17
Quote by bird:
thanks to scoopster and raine for the warm welcome. please note i don't capitalize. too damn lazy.
allow me to belatedly join the welcoming chorus.
Comment by TriSec on 01/16/2013 20:05:34
O2, particularly through a nasal cannula, is particularly dry. It's a little better on a mask, but not by much.
TriSec on 01/16/2013 20:05:34
Quote by Mondobubba:
Something I noticed while in the hospital. The air was very dry. This wasn't helped by having O2 for a couple of days. I had some dried mucus (boogers) the size of tectonic plates in my nose. Most uncomfortable.
O2, particularly through a nasal cannula, is particularly dry. It's a little better on a mask, but not by much.
Comment by livingonli on 01/16/2013 20:08:28
livingonli on 01/16/2013 20:08:28
Hi there, bird. Just doing stuff myself before I head off to work.
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 20:18:39
If you want, you guys should be able to tag yourselves -- I just got the ok from Bounced's sister to tag the him so all of his friends can see the album.
Raine on 01/16/2013 20:18:39
Quote by Raine:
From September, 2005.
If you want, you guys should be able to tag yourselves -- I just got the ok from Bounced's sister to tag the him so all of his friends can see the album.
Comment by gounion on 01/16/2013 20:42:56
I just came here to add in my feelings at this sad news. I wish to bring no past animosities here, bygones are long gone, and I truly hope the best for all the folks here.
I've had other bad news lately from friends, one retired close friend died at Christmas, and another close friend is dying of cancer. This just adds on top of things.
I just spoke to LSD on the phone, she's always been a great friend, and LSD, Bounced and I had dinner at a restaurant along the highway in Texas a few years ago. Bounced had Christmas Dinner with my wife and I several years ago. But since I travel so much, I tend to lose touch with people. I am saddened for that.
For the record, I think it was I that first shortened "Lower, Slower Delaware" to LSD, which seemed like a more fitting name...
If someone could let me know if Bounced is in shape to hear from friends, and how one could get hold of him, I'd like him to know how much he means to old friends.
Again, I come here under the peaceful banner of shared sadness and loss, and don't plan to hang around past this time to bother anyone. We did have good times, at one time. My memory tends to go towards those times.
I've had other bad news lately from friends, one retired close friend died at Christmas, and another close friend is dying of cancer. This just adds on top of things.
I just spoke to LSD on the phone, she's always been a great friend, and LSD, Bounced and I had dinner at a restaurant along the highway in Texas a few years ago. Bounced had Christmas Dinner with my wife and I several years ago. But since I travel so much, I tend to lose touch with people. I am saddened for that.
For the record, I think it was I that first shortened "Lower, Slower Delaware" to LSD, which seemed like a more fitting name...
If someone could let me know if Bounced is in shape to hear from friends, and how one could get hold of him, I'd like him to know how much he means to old friends.
Again, I come here under the peaceful banner of shared sadness and loss, and don't plan to hang around past this time to bother anyone. We did have good times, at one time. My memory tends to go towards those times.
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 20:49:42
It's good to see you Gou. This is by far, NOT a bother -- at all.
I believe right now, the best way to contact John is via Facebook. He is John Robbe.
He's home and in what I believe is a hospice situation now, too tired and ill to talk, but I know that he is able to see things on FB and social media.
That said, His sister is aware of this blog post , and I will make sure she is able to see communications from those that may not be on Facebook. I hope that works for you, GoU. I suspect you you aren't a FB kinda guy
Raine
Raine on 01/16/2013 20:49:42
Quote by gounion:
I just came here to add in my feelings at this sad news. I wish to bring no past animosities here, bygones are long gone, and I truly hope the best for all the folks here.
I've had other bad news lately from friends, one retired close friend died at Christmas, and another close friend is dying of cancer. This just adds on top of things.
I just spoke to LSD on the phone, she's always been a great friend, and LSD, Bounced and I had dinner at a restaurant along the highway in Texas a few years ago. Bounced had Christmas Dinner with my wife and I several years ago. But since I travel so much, I tend to lose touch with people. I am saddened for that.
For the record, I think it was I that first shortened "Lower, Slower Delaware" to LSD, which seemed like a more fitting name...
If someone could let me know if Bounced is in shape to hear from friends, and how one could get hold of him, I'd like him to know how much he means to old friends.
Again, I come here under the peaceful banner of shared sadness and loss, and don't plan to hang around past this time to bother anyone. We did have good times, at one time. My memory tends to go towards those times.
I believe right now, the best way to contact John is via Facebook. He is John Robbe.
He's home and in what I believe is a hospice situation now, too tired and ill to talk, but I know that he is able to see things on FB and social media.
That said, His sister is aware of this blog post , and I will make sure she is able to see communications from those that may not be on Facebook. I hope that works for you, GoU. I suspect you you aren't a FB kinda guy
Raine
Comment by TriSec on 01/16/2013 21:02:16
TriSec on 01/16/2013 21:02:16
* feather knocks Trisec over *
Hi GoU. Longtime no see.
Hi GoU. Longtime no see.
Comment by gounion on 01/16/2013 21:03:04
thanks, Raine.
I'm on facebook, but I pay it little attention. I should pay more. Haven't been on in weeks. It looks like I'm already friends, probably about the time I friended LSD.
I'll send him a message. Thank you for your kindness.
It's times like this that makes old fights and animosities seem so distant and...
pointless.
I'm on facebook, but I pay it little attention. I should pay more. Haven't been on in weeks. It looks like I'm already friends, probably about the time I friended LSD.
I'll send him a message. Thank you for your kindness.
It's times like this that makes old fights and animosities seem so distant and...
pointless.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 21:04:46
Go, it so awesome to hear from you. I do wish it was under better circumstances. Pull up a chair, set a spell.
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 21:04:46
Quote by gounion:
I just came here to add in my feelings at this sad news. I wish to bring no past animosities here, bygones are long gone, and I truly hope the best for all the folks here.
I've had other bad news lately from friends, one retired close friend died at Christmas, and another close friend is dying of cancer. This just adds on top of things.
I just spoke to LSD on the phone, she's always been a great friend, and LSD, Bounced and I had dinner at a restaurant along the highway in Texas a few years ago. Bounced had Christmas Dinner with my wife and I several years ago. But since I travel so much, I tend to lose touch with people. I am saddened for that.
For the record, I think it was I that first shortened "Lower, Slower Delaware" to LSD, which seemed like a more fitting name...
If someone could let me know if Bounced is in shape to hear from friends, and how one could get hold of him, I'd like him to know how much he means to old friends.
Again, I come here under the peaceful banner of shared sadness and loss, and don't plan to hang around past this time to bother anyone. We did have good times, at one time. My memory tends to go towards those times.
Go, it so awesome to hear from you. I do wish it was under better circumstances. Pull up a chair, set a spell.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/16/2013 21:05:03
Scoopster on 01/16/2013 21:05:03
GoU! How ya been!!
How ya been!!
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 21:15:28
Raine on 01/16/2013 21:15:28
Bounced it at home, and with his beautiful baby, Miss Sadie.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 21:23:28
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 21:23:28
Tri, I am stealing a page out of your playbook. I've been told by management if feel like I need a day or two, no problem. Since all I am dealing with right now are some pesky side effects, that would be letting the disease win, right? Will I collapse in whimpering heap when I get home? HELL YES!
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 21:27:15
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 21:27:15
Ugh Diet Coke with a Cipro and Flagyl back is no go. It tastes even more tinny than normal! :looks for napkin to wipe tongue: Blech! 
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 21:48:54
Raine on 01/16/2013 21:48:54
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 22:00:31
Thanks, we needed that today, didn't we? It has been a horrible few days, in an extended period horrible, with awful sprinkles.
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 22:00:31
Quote by Raine:
Thanks, we needed that today, didn't we? It has been a horrible few days, in an extended period horrible, with awful sprinkles.
Comment by Raine on 01/16/2013 22:05:03
yeah.
I'm just gonna love on Miss Sadie for a while.
Raine on 01/16/2013 22:05:03
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Thanks, we needed that today, didn't we? It has been a horrible few days, in an extended period horrible, with awful sprinkles.
yeah.
I'm just gonna love on Miss Sadie for a while.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/16/2013 22:05:10
Will in Chicago on 01/16/2013 22:05:10
Bird and Gounion, it is good to see you as always, Gounion, please give my regards to LowerSlowerDelaware.
Ultimately, our past squabbles seem small in light of what John is facing now. Even if he can't talk, knowing that we care will give him some comfort.
Ultimately, our past squabbles seem small in light of what John is facing now. Even if he can't talk, knowing that we care will give him some comfort.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 22:14:52
That sounds like fabu ideer
Mondobubba on 01/16/2013 22:14:52
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Thanks, we needed that today, didn't we? It has been a horrible few days, in an extended period horrible, with awful sprinkles.
yeah.
I'm just gonna love on Miss Sadie for a while.
That sounds like fabu ideer
Comment by livingonli on 01/17/2013 07:09:40
livingonli on 01/17/2013 07:09:40
Look what I miss when I go to work and my WAN computer is dead which kept me from going on line. Ah, poop!
Comment by gounion on 01/17/2013 17:56:03
I did make a post on Bounced's Facebook page. Nice to see everyone here, and thanks for letting us know over at RFL. Anyone know how to get hold of Al from WV? I tried calling him last night, but his phone is no longer in service. We talked not that long ago after Mac McFadden passed. Mac was a regular at RFL.
GoU
GoU
Comment by bird on 01/18/2013 19:57:19
a small question...
is john the same "bg" as over at hypercrites.com?
is john the same "bg" as over at hypercrites.com?