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In that it appears that the Monster Thread has died a quiet but noble death, I propose that this thread take it's place. Hopefully, it shall contain all that was good about the Monster Thread -- a thread of peace and tranquility, of humor/humour, wit, satire,and silliness. It was an oasis from all the troubling news that is all too real in the world "beyond the horizon". It provided all who came a cool drink of water and a momentary respite.

Personally, the Monster Thread was a place where I could wish you all a peaceful good night, or greet you with a smile and a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

We cannot recreate the Monster Thread, just like it is not possible to recreate the original Woodstock. It is something that just happened, with no overt plan, no rhyme or reason. Yet, in my honest and sincere opinion, it served a valuable purpose for our community. Friendships were made in this thread, and only concerns and worries were lost, albeit momentarily.

Thus, I propose that this thread inherit all the good qualities of the Monster Thread, and, as the Phoenix before it, rise out of the ashes of technological "flames". I would also propose that the Shangri-la clubhouse have no leader (sorry Kosh for your one-term in office postion). Let it be free to wander where it might go, free from the talk of more serious and relevant matters that have their open debates in all the other threads.

RIP Monster Thread. You were of, by and for the people of ehMacLand.

In the words of William Wordsworth

"What though the radiance which was once so bright
Be now for ever taken from my sight,
Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower;

We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind;
In the primal sympathy
Which having been must ever be."

[ February 15, 2004, 08:58 AM: Message edited by: Dr.G. ]
 
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Not feeling too well .............. that pain on the right side of my abdomen is back and I just passed some blood in my urine. So, best to go over to the emergency room at the hospital. So, if I am not online for a few days, you know why. Paix, mes amis.
Ack. Hope it's nothing very serious. Good luck. Here's wishing that the M.Dox's at the hospital get you back into top notch health again.
 
#83,765 ·
Sorry to hear it, Marc. Hoping it all turns out for the best.
Take care Marc
Off to the doc ASAP!!
A wise decision Marc, Good luck with it.
Good luck Marc.
Ack. Hope it's nothing very serious. Good luck. Here's wishing that the M.Dox's at the hospital get you back into top notch health again.
Thank you all. Just got back from 4 hours in the emergency room. After blood work, and X-ray and a CT scan, it was determined that I have a kidney stone. They sent me home with a prescription for a pain killer, and wished me well. So long as there was no surgery, I was pleased with the outcome. Very impressed to have been in and out with that many tests in only 4 hours.
 
#83,766 ·
Thank you all. Just got back from 4 hours in the emergency room. After blood work, and X-ray and a CT scan, it was determined that I have a kidney stone. They sent me home with a prescription for a pain killer, and wished me well. So long as there was no surgery, I was pleased with the outcome. Very impressed to have been in and out with that many tests in only 4 hours.
Nice to see you back Marc. I've been there/done that. For me it was passing kidney stone "gravel", very uncomfortable to say the least, but the pain killer worked - it let me sleep, while the gravel passed.
My 'stuff' passed quite quickly, hope you have a similar experience and you're back to normal soon.
Good wishes!!l
 
#83,767 ·
Nice to see you back Marc. I've been there/done that. For me it was passing kidney stone "gravel", very uncomfortable to say the least, but the pain killer worked - it let me sleep, while the gravel passed.
My 'stuff' passed quite quickly, hope you have a similar experience and you're back to normal soon.
Good wishes!!l
Good to hear, John. I have just downed two liters of water and got a Percocet prescription filled. I am in no pain now, but wonder when it will start. Any advice?
 
#83,768 ·
It starts when the stone starts to move. Passing a stone can be very painful, but the percocet will allow you to enjoy the trip. ;)

Seriously, it is not a pleasant experience, but once passed, things return to normal. Ann suffers from these and has had them electronically "crushed" quite a few times to aid in the passing.

My doc tells me that drinking lots of beer helps avoid them and I always follow his advice. :D
 
#83,769 ·
Good to hear, John. I have just downed two liters of water and got a Percocet prescription filled. I am in no pain now, but wonder when it will start. Any advice?
Marc .... it was a long time ago for me - I was a graduate student attending UBC at the time - I awoke one morning with the worst discomfort and pain I had ever had, and headed to the university's hospital. Once seen by a doctor there, I was admitted.
If I recall correctly, all I was given was 'tylenol3' - whatever, it knocked me out - and when I awoke, some 4-5 hours later, I was free of pain, and hungry. I had to stay though, as I was still passing some blood in the urine.
It's the passing of the 'stone' that's painful .... but with the fluid to aid it in doing so, and the pain relief to deal with it, hopefully, all will/should be over soon.
Rest, sleep, and let nature take its course.
Good luck!!

(like Don said .... I posted before I saw his post)
 
#83,770 ·
It starts when the stone starts to move. Passing a stone can be very painful, but the percocet will allow you to enjoy the trip. ;)

Seriously, it is not a pleasant experience, but once passed, things return to normal. Ann suffers from these and has had them electronically "crushed" quite a few times to aid in the passing.

My doc tells me that drinking lots of beer helps avoid them and I always follow his advice. :D
Well, I have had 3 liters of water in the past few hours, and have to go pee every 15 minutes or so. :eek:XX)
 
#83,771 ·
Marc .... it was a long time ago for me - I was a graduate student attending UBC at the time - I awoke one morning with the worst discomfort and pain I had ever had, and headed to the university's hospital. Once seen by a doctor there, I was admitted.
If I recall correctly, all I was given was 'tylenol3' - whatever, it knocked me out - and when I awoke, some 4-5 hours later, I was free of pain, and hungry. I had to stay though, as I was still passing some blood in the urine.
It's the passing of the 'stone' that's painful .... but with the fluid to aid it in doing so, and the pain relief to deal with it, hopefully, all will/should be over soon.
Rest, sleep, and let nature take its course.
Good luck!!

(like Don said .... I posted before I saw his post)
Well, I want to take the Percocets only after I finish grading and just before bed time. We shall see.
 
#83,772 ·
Finished grading, so I am going to call it a night ............. and take the pill. I hate meds, but have a low threshold for pain. We shall see. Paix, mes amis.
 
#83,773 ·
For tomorrow's OtHD Breakfast, I think we should try "make your own whatever" for breakfast. We shall see. Paix, mes amis.
 
#83,774 ·
Morning all. For my initial OtHD Breakfast, I am making myself a liter of water ............... as I brew the coffee. Food shall come later. :)
 
#83,775 ·
From SAP --

"· Introduce a requirement for dog owners to have a means of picking up dog waste while out walking their dogs.

· Introduce dangerous and/or aggressive dog provisions including a new dangerous dog license fee."

Good for St. A, Don. Wonder if doxies will be placed on the "aggressive dog" list?
 
#83,776 ·
"Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please." - Mark Twain

"Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company." - Mark Twain

More Twain and more doxies in SAP these days, Don. A winning combo. :clap::clap:

And certainly more Steven Wright .........

"I intend to live forever. So far, so good." :lmao::lmao::lmao:
 
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Morning Marc, that was yesterday's SAP. Today;s new and improved version is now up and ready to read. ;)

Our video today is a Jimmy Hendrix impersonation by Micheal Winslow of Police Academy fame, a mini clip of a marksman and a story about the GPS in one man's car.

How did you sleep? Has the pain subsided?
Morning, Don. Yes, I read the previous SAP in the morning and then just scan the new one in the afternoon.

I slept well with that Percocet, except I had a headache. Woke up a few times to go pee, but woke up this morning feeling fine. No pain ............. yet. I am told that the worst is yet to come. We shall see. Drinking lots of water for breakfast.
 
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