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Title: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: ppearl214 on May 21, 2008, 12:44:46 pm: Hi all,

well, now that we have fresh bodies here to help with moderating the website, I'm taking a small breather to take care of a few things I need to focus. So, effective immediately, the "guys" will be keeping an eye on things.... now, I'll be lurking... you can count on that... and I'm not passing my whip onto anyone and will remain in my possession..... but, have fun, don't blow up the house, no wild parties, don't forget to take out the trash on garbage day... don't eat us out of house and home... and for pete sakes, don't run up the phone bill while I'm away!

If you need to reach me, just PM me here.... I will get notification that you need to talk to me.

with all that said, adios for now.... but, I'll be watching....... ;)

Ciao! cheers!
Phyl
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Joef on May 21, 2008, 12:48:48 pm: Have fun ... I have my own whip ... ;)
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: HeadCase2 on May 21, 2008, 12:57:22 pm: Phyl,
enjoy the hiatus......I'm looking for a whip.
Regards,
Rob
PS Are flagellation references allowed here?
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Jim Scott on May 21, 2008, 12:57:46 pm: Phyl:

Enjoy your hiatus We'll be good...you can trust us...honest. No need to lurk....really. Nothing to see here. Nope, nothing at all. ;D Have fun!

Jim
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: lori67 on May 21, 2008, 02:21:38 pm: Aw, Phyl.. I hope it wasn't something we said...well, it probably was something Jan said...you know she loves to poke fun at you!

I guess we can TRY to behave. And we'll try to keep those moderators in line.

Enjoy your break and hurry back!
Lori
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Sue on May 21, 2008, 03:11:59 pm: Phyl,

I also hope that you are planning on something fun for your "break" and not just work! And yes, Mom, we'll be good. But, you know, Dad's always spoil the kids and lets 'em eat pizza in the living room while watching sports and stuff. Steve you bring the pepperoni, and Jim, I'll have the Veggie supreme, and the Crew can bring the beer. Shhhhh, don't tell Mom.

Sue in Vancouver
P.S. Lurk on over to the Good Morning thread, 'cause I got Phyl and the Moderators a song to sing at the symposium. tee hee
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Kate B on May 21, 2008, 08:44:17 pm: Quote from: Joef on May 21, 2008, 12:48:48 pm
Have fun ... I have my own whip ... ;)

Joe,

Yes, and it is dangerous as you try to keep others in line who have different opinions.

Phyl,
You will be missed.
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on May 21, 2008, 08:55:44 pm: DonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t worry about us we also have Sunny Disposition Steve and Eloquently Written Jim Scott to keep is all positive and productive. Joef does not really have a whip- it is just a fishing rod with a lure on the end- that hangs over his kayak.

Have a wonderful breakÃ¢â‚¬Â¦ weÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll miss you and your hot buttered popcorn.

Daisy Head Mazy
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: MaryBKAriz on May 21, 2008, 08:56:04 pm: Hope your break is a good one - we will miss you.

Take care! 8)

Mary
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: sgerrard on May 21, 2008, 10:06:28 pm: Psst...is she gone yet?

Hey Jim, I thought I had figured out how to do the mustache on her picture, but it won't upload. Any help?

Steve...
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 21, 2008, 10:42:51 pm: Quote from: lori67 on May 21, 2008, 02:21:38 pm
Aw, Phyl.. I hope it wasn't something we said...well, it probably was something Jan said...you know she loves to poke fun at you!

Oh, sure, like you don't poke fun at Phyl too, Lori. Blame it all on me :D

Actually this will be kind of nice, no one to censor us. Phyl's one tough cookie.

Jan
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: ppearl214 on May 22, 2008, 05:39:17 am: I can hearrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!

*runs back out*
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Brendalu on May 22, 2008, 07:39:43 am: I hope this means you are taking a second or third honeymoon, Phyl! Have a good time
Hugs,
Brenda
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Kaybo on May 22, 2008, 07:52:49 am: The only thing I ever see Phyl do is edit someone personal info that they post...she's not that bad!!!! ;D

K
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on May 22, 2008, 08:16:24 am: Uh HUH! ;D

Proof that Phyl IS addicted to us and cannot leave us aloneÃ¢â‚¬Â¦ ;) :D

Daisy Head Mazy
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 22, 2008, 11:15:41 pm: Quote from: ppearl214 on May 22, 2008, 05:39:17 am
I can hearrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!

*runs back out*

Hey, wait a minute. I thought you were on hiatus or leave or something ???

No fair to lurk while you are officially off-duty.

K, you are correct, Phyl is not that bad - in fact, she's the opposite. I just LOVE to tease her!

But for the record, it's usually Lori who puts me up to it ::)

Jan
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Joef on May 23, 2008, 05:47:44 am: Quote from: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on May 21, 2008, 08:55:44 pm
Joef does not really have a whip- it is just a fishing rod with a lure on the end- that hangs over his kayak.

Shhhh... don't let my secret out ;D
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: lori67 on May 27, 2008, 11:55:22 am: I think Phyl is just testing us.. pretending to be gone to see if we behave....come on - she should know we can't! ;)

Jan, I don't know what on earth you're talking about....putting you up to things... I would never... :D
Hard to type that without laughing...

Lori
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Debbi on May 27, 2008, 02:36:08 pm: Hey, Phyl - hope you're off doing something fun! The crew will try (huh!) to behave....

Debbi - running out for beer (even though it tastes like drek to me right now...)
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on May 27, 2008, 02:43:36 pm: I am SO hungry for an afternoon snack. Where is the popcorn- Phyl?
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Captain Deb on May 27, 2008, 04:20:00 pm: So Phyll is off to find her thingy dingy? May her search be fruitful!!!!! Hope she finds one for us! Plus a cure for headaches and a non-invasive, non-laser-beam-or-anything-scarey-like-that cure for ANs! And hope she finds chocolate! Lots and lots of chocolate!

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/lady_bug_costume_chocolate_lg_clr.gif)

Good Luck, Phyll!

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate2.gif)
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Brendalu on May 27, 2008, 04:24:15 pm: Capt Deb,
It's good to see that Sadie hasn't drug you under in the river! I hope the headaches have calmed down and you've got that wonderful wit you share so well about you!
We all love you..........................and I too hope that Phyl's hiatus is fruitful!

Hugs,
Brendalu
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: MaryBKAriz on May 27, 2008, 06:00:57 pm: Capt. deb,

How about they find out CHOCOLATE cures ANs!!!!!

;)

Mary
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: sgerrard on May 27, 2008, 08:04:35 pm: I'm pretty sure Haagen-Daz Chocolate Ice Cream is good for AN symptoms... ::)

Steve
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 27, 2008, 10:43:38 pm: My all time favorite ice cream is Haagan-Daz chocolate chocolate chip ;D

After that anything that says "Hersheys" will do ;)

And, Lori, I think we are a bad influence on each other. They may have to separate us at the symposium next year LOL

Jan
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Kaybo on May 28, 2008, 06:51:29 am: Jan~
Why would I separate you guys? I plan on being right there between you -- I figure that is where the real action will be!! ;D

K
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: ppearl214 on May 28, 2008, 12:58:25 pm: *bangs head on office desk* :'(

I must stay off website... I must stay off website.... I must stay off website.... You must send me chocolate... you must send me chocolate........
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on May 28, 2008, 03:04:37 pm: Butter? How about butter on the popcorn?

:D ;) ;D

Daisy Head Mazy
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Captain Deb on May 28, 2008, 04:11:46 pm: Ha! Ha! Ha! PHYLL! You caaaaaaaan't doooooo iiiiiit!! Yooooooou loooooove uuuuuuus!! Naaaanny naaaaaaanny booooo booooo! Tththththththththththtttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirateface_sticking_out_tongue_sm_w.gif)
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 28, 2008, 04:15:06 pm: K -

if you sit between Lori and me you might have to make us behave :D

Phyl -

if you get chocolate, you are definitely sharing ;D

Capt Deb -

it sounds like you have Phyl's number. She just can't stay away from us LOL

Jan
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Captain Deb on May 28, 2008, 05:40:23 pm: I've had Phyll's number for a few years now!!!!!! Hee-hee-hee!!!!!!

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pug_begging_lg_clr.gif)
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: MaryBKAriz on May 29, 2008, 09:12:11 am: Phyl,

You will have chocolate when you come back, you will have chocolate when you get back, you will have chocolate when you get back.

We miss you,

Mary
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: yardtick on May 29, 2008, 09:13:45 am: Me too Capt Deb,

I just got it a few days ago! Actually she's planning on visiting up here with her bloke. He has relatives that live about 1 hr away from me so the plan is to get together :P

Might I add for me it will be an honour!!

Anne Marie
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on May 29, 2008, 12:36:57 pm: Anne Marie,

Be sure to wear sun glasses. I once saw a photo of the 2 of them and they both have shiny sets of pearly whites ;D Ã¢â‚¬Â¦ IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll bet she is also heading up there for the ANAC symposium!?

Cheers,

Daisy Head Mazy
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 29, 2008, 12:55:54 pm: What's the ANAC symposium ???

Inquiring minds want to know.

Jan
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on May 30, 2008, 09:01:12 pm: http://www.anac.ca/endocs/ANAC2008SymposiumandAGM.pdf

Daisy Head Mazy :)
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Kaybo on May 30, 2008, 09:02:56 pm: I got it Jan...

K
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 30, 2008, 10:00:28 pm: Thanks, Daisy :)
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: MLB57 on May 31, 2008, 10:34:31 am: ;D My Dear Phly,

Recently at work we had a seminar w/Kent Martini (yes, real name--he's rather well-known on the seminar/lecture circuit) regarding "Thriving under Pressure" in our work environment--he said it takes 30 days to change a habit--so, Phyl, seeing as I know this website is not just a passing fancy for you I think the Cheeky Bloke may have to tie your hands behind your back to keep you from this forum!!!

So everyone, beware, when you least expect it, Phyl will be popping in!!!

And Phyl, I'm sending my best wishes to you for whatever you'll be doing between peeps
here!!!

Regards, Mary :-*

PS--I just became a Grammy for the first time on May 14--Matthew David--8 Lbs, 21 inches, lotsa dark hair and slate-blue eyes--My son David and wife Amy and everyone are, needeless to say, overjoyed!!! ;D
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Captain Deb on May 31, 2008, 12:39:29 pm: MLB,
Welcome to Grammy-land!
It is the best! I have 2 of them I call my grandscallywags. They are the best therapy in the world! Better'n puppies!
Congrats!

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate2.gif)
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Jim Scott on May 31, 2008, 02:23:10 pm: MLB57:

Congratulations, Mary, on becoming a grandmother. :) I'm sure the joy you, your son and daughter-in-law are experiencing is contagious because I feel pretty happy, myself. :D Thanks for sharing the good news.

P.S. Phyl has good intentions but is incorrigible when it comes to peeking in here...thank goodness! :)

Jim
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: elliemae on May 31, 2008, 03:53:43 pm: Congrats, Mary! You're much too young to be a grandma!

And, because I know she'll be peeking in ... Hi, Phyl!

Elaine
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: claire1 on May 31, 2008, 04:09:15 pm: Phyl
have a great vaca and be safe C U when U get back
Claire
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: ppearl214 on June 01, 2008, 08:02:09 am: dancing pugs! OMG! :)

Thanks all... off line again but did want to send congrats to Grammy Mary!!!!!!! I know BabyMatty has a kewl grandma! 8) Congrats hun... and thank you all for the wishes.

30 days, eh? naw........ bloke tie my hands back? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..... *giggles*

xoxoxo
Phyl
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: MLB57 on June 01, 2008, 08:50:10 am: :D I knew it, I knew it--Phyl just couldn't stay away--lucky for all of us!!!

Thanks Captn Deb and Jim and Elaine and our "incorrigible" peeper, Phyl for all the congrats on my becoming a grandma--It truly is a wonderful joy!!

Oh and Elaine, you are a sweetheart to say I look too young to be a grammy (I hope your AN hasn't affected your eyesight!! OMG!!) ???

Regards, Mary (AKA Grammy B) :-*
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: ppearl214 on July 02, 2008, 05:19:03 pm: kewl... I'm still on *coff* hiatus.... or.... am I? *giggles*

*runs around and tosses $10 USD... .or 5GBP for the BritBrigade.... all around thread.......*
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: leapyrtwins on July 02, 2008, 05:33:52 pm: So, Phyl -

all kidding aside, are you off of hiatus now?

I'm just wondering so I know whether I need to be on my best behavior or not ::)

Miss you! :'(

Jan
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: OMG16 on July 02, 2008, 08:58:37 pm: Jan have you been bad while I've been gone? Darn it I always miss all of the fun.

Phyl I can't wait for you to be back too!

Kisses..........16
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: wendysig on July 02, 2008, 09:23:51 pm: Phy,
Enjoy yoru hiatus -- I hope it's not all work and no play! We'll be good -- I'm sure you'll be very proud of us. Didn't I hear somewhere you were paying people to agree with you? I think it was Jan --- or maybe Lori!

Wendy
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: lori67 on July 02, 2008, 10:06:34 pm: Oh, that was definitely Jan. While the cat's away....you know....

Lori (always on my best behavior...)
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: MaryBKAriz on July 02, 2008, 10:31:42 pm: Hi all,

I miss you Phyl, too!!!!! I enoy all you people here. I don't know how I could maintain what everyone around me thinks is a great attitude - they don't kknow how much I lean on all of you and my Rock, Weldon. You all know the good the bad and the ugly. ;D

Mary 8)
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: leapyrtwins on July 02, 2008, 10:55:48 pm: 16 -

I have been a little "bad" at times, but I just like to have fun ;) Besides, Lori made me do it! :D BTW, thanks for ratting me out, Lori ::)

We've been missing you; can't wait until you're back to stay :) Hope your recovery is going well :-*

Wendy -

I have been known to stretch the true, but not in this case - Phyl mentions the money herself at the top of this page.

Jan
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: ppearl214 on July 05, 2008, 08:48:44 am: thanks all... you all have been missed as well! :-*

*does arm warm ups with whip* ;D

Sooner than you think.......

xo
Phyl
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: leapyrtwins on July 05, 2008, 09:17:48 am: Oh no!!! Not the whip :o
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: lori67 on July 05, 2008, 01:54:53 pm: Better start running now, Jan! I think she's coming after you first! :D

Lori
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: leapyrtwins on July 05, 2008, 09:55:21 pm: Well, I keep saying I'm looking for motivation to start running again.

Maybe Phyl's whip will finally give me the incentive I so sorely need (no pun intended).

Bet you're second, Lori :D

Your partner in crime,

Jan ;D
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: ppearl214 on July 07, 2008, 05:35:25 am: I'M BAAAAAACCCCCCKKKKKK!!!!!

Official hiatus, as of today, is now over..... missed you all..... but been lurking enough to know who I'm watching! ;)

Phyl
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: leapyrtwins on July 07, 2008, 07:00:42 am: Phyl -

let me be among the first to say Welcome Back ;D

Lori and I are both going to be on vacation soon, so you might get a 2nd break here ;)

Missed you,

Jan
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: ppearl214 on July 07, 2008, 09:08:55 am: a 2nd break from you lot? kewl! ;)

missed ya as well! :-*
Phyl
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Kaybo on July 07, 2008, 09:11:27 am: Phyl~
I MISSED YOU & AM GLAD YOU ARE BACK!! The girlies & I are in Fort Worth at my brother & SIL's but I can still get to a computer!

Missed you,
K
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: ppearl214 on July 07, 2008, 09:16:37 am: K!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, you been missed as well! How are the dear curly girlies? shame on me for not blogging update... have tried to step back from all computers recently to take a break...... Ft. Worth, ok, noted. How are you feeling? Have a FAB visit with the bro.... bloke says hi... and will catch up with you later! :-*

Phyl
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Pooter on July 07, 2008, 09:32:59 am: Welcome back, Phyl! You've missed a lot of excitement, but I'm sure there will be more for ya. The guys did a great job, but it's great to have ya back! :)

Brian
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: MaryBKAriz on July 07, 2008, 10:59:06 am: YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PHYL, welcome back, dear person! We missed you soooooo much. It was great though when you whoooooshed in and let us know you were watching out for us, anyway. ;)

Take care,

Mary 8)
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: ppearl214 on July 07, 2008, 01:06:03 pm: Brian!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mary!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, yeah, I've been watching... more than you know... trust me.. :)

Phyl
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: leapyrtwins on July 07, 2008, 01:25:28 pm: I don't know about Lori, but I plan to bring my laptop on vacation - yes, I'm a true forum addict :D

So if time, and wireless access permit, I'll still be tuning in ;)

Got to keep you on your toes, Phyl ;D LOL

Jan
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: ppearl214 on July 07, 2008, 01:40:32 pm: Quote from: leapyrtwins on July 07, 2008, 01:25:28 pm
Got to keep you on your toes, Phyl ;D LOL

Jan

my "welcome back", eh? oy..... ;D

Phyl
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: lori67 on July 08, 2008, 10:22:40 am: Phyl's back - Phyl's back - YAY!!!!! ;D

I don't have a laptop (computer, that is) but I'm sure James will bring his and my daughter will bring hers. I'm not sure if there's a wireless connection in the sand anyway. :D I can just dictate to Jan and she can post for me! ;D

Otherwise, you'll all just have to miss me for a week! Now, now...no crying... or cheering >:(

Lori
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: leapyrtwins on July 08, 2008, 07:29:29 pm: Quote from: lori67 on July 08, 2008, 10:22:40 am
Otherwise, you'll all just have to miss me for a week! Now, now...no crying... or cheering >:(

Now who would cheer ??? ;D

Just heard from my little bro that the house we are staying in has no wireless access, but there's sure to be many places around town that do. Plus I'm sure the hotel in NYC will be more than happy to charge me a premium for 2 nights worth of access ;)

Don't worry, Lori. We'll find access for you some way. We wouldn't want you to go through withdrawal ;)

Jan
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: MLB57 on July 09, 2008, 05:21:39 pm: ;D Hi Phyl!!!

Just wanted to chime in and add my "Glad to see you are back" sentiment --I hope your hiatus was for FUN reasons, but never-the-less I'm glad to know you are a'watchin' us all again!!!

Hey, any inside info on what type of radiation Ted Kennedy is having at Mass General? I know he's half way thru so it's either Proton Beam or LINEAC??? :-X

Looking forward to our Fall Brunch--whenever that will be!!! ???
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: elliemae on July 09, 2008, 06:03:06 pm: Hi, gang
MLB/Mary, I was also wondering about Ted K., considering that I am also considering the proton road now. Maybe we'll hear eventually.

And, Phyl ... welcome back (are you REALLY here??)

Elaine
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: ppearl214 on July 10, 2008, 05:52:07 am: Quote from: elliemae on July 09, 2008, 06:03:06 pm
And, Phyl ... welcome back (are you REALLY here??)

naw, I'm just a figment of my imagination! ;)

Re: TedK.... I believe he's doing LINAC, same time as chemo... double whammy, very aggressive. I have to commend him for his mental strength enduring all that (including the surgery not too long ago). I know complaints of fatigue have set in but saw him in the news this am re: his brief return to Capital Hill.... I have to say... he looked good for all he is enduring. I did get a thank you email from him/Vicki noting their appreciation of my well wishes/prayers..... which, I honestly didn't expect (I had left a message with his Boston office)... was nice of them to think of me/us (me and da bloke) when they have their own full hands. Honestly didn't expect to hear from them.

Phyl
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: lori67 on July 10, 2008, 10:14:40 am: Rubbing elbows with the Kennedy clan? Wow - the perks of moderator-ship are endless! :D

I'm sure when they feel up to it, they'll get in the cah and take you out to a nice bah for chowdah. :D

I did see him on the news though and thought he looked quite well considering all he's dealing with. Those New England folks are a tough breed!

Lori
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: elliemae on July 10, 2008, 12:08:25 pm: Glad you're back, Phyl!

I'm not really too surprised about you getting a response on your well-wishes for Ted K, especially knowing how he was there for you when you needed him. For all the naysayers out there, he really is supportive of his constituents.

I'll bet he's having the LINAC too, like Mary. But wondering about when/how they decide between that and the proton therapy, which after a consult w/Dr Loeffler, I am now considering ... so here I am again in the agonizing decision mode! Ted s/b an inspiration to me; seeing how tough he is, maybe some will rub off...!!

And, Lori, when Phyl, Ian,Ted & Vicki go to the baah, they're going to have a nice beeah with that chowdah, right? ;D

Take care, everyone (ncluding Ted)!
Elaine
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: Jim Scott on July 10, 2008, 02:16:09 pm: Phyl:

Along with my being happy to have you back I'm duly impressed with your 'Kennedy Connection'.

That his office sent an acknowledgment of your well-wishes helps explain why Senator Kennedy has been in office since 1962. That he looks well for a 76 year old man battling brain cancer is not surprising. Not only is the Kennedy clan resilient but of course, the senator has the very best of care. I may not be a Ted Kennedy fan but I respect his office, his long (46 years) service to his constituents and his indomitable spirit as he goes into battle against a deadly form of cancer, late in life and likely just as frightened as any of us would be. I wish him success in his fight and will continue to include him in my prayers, as will many others, I'm sure.

Jim
Title: Re: Phyl on official (short term) Moderating hiatus
Post by: ppearl214 on July 10, 2008, 02:43:03 pm: not all that connected folks, but yes... he was there in time of our need... and wanted him to know that we were with him in thoughts/prayers. It was a simple 3 sentence email but that fact it was sent was impressive to me. Being the true "Baah-stonian" that I am... and knowing the Sr. Senator represents me and so many others that are a "tough breed" ;)..... well, I continue prayers and wishes to him..... I know what you all and myself and my sister went through... so, I continue my wishes to him. Jim, the clan is resilient? Oh, are they ever.... honestly, I know I have mental strength but I have no clue where they get their's from.... I truly do commend him/them.

Elaine.... YAY!!! Haven't seen you in ages!!!!!!!!! :-* Grammy Mary!!!!!!!!! :-* :-*