Delftsman
March 07, 2006
If it's the Cath Lab, it must be Tuesday
I was awakened by a phone call from Delfts this morning at 6am. They had started an IV in anticipation of a catheterization and he was letting me know.
Even at that early hour, he sounded in much better spirits than he had the last several days. His breathing was easier and more relaxed, and he sounded rested. It was quite an improvement over Saturday when we arrived.
I'm still waiting for news on the procedure and what they found. I know they are looking for blockages in his bypass grafts and for a stenosis of his renal arteries. Each of these conditions can contribute to the increased blood pressure and ultimately the fluid build-up that is CHF. They've checked for the stenosis before to no avail, but want to look again to make sure there have been no changes over the last three years.
Hopefully Susan, his nurse on the CHF unit, will call shortly to let me know how the cath went. As soon as I have any news, I will append this post.
Update: I just got off the phone with Susan, the nurse with the sexy voice. (I'm sure that's driving Delfts mad.) She had good news and not so good news.
To start with, he got through the cath just fine. Regardless of how commonplace these things are, a catheterization is always a risky thing. Generally they don't like to do them unless there is no other way to get the information they need. He may think having 7 caths under his belt is no big deal. I beg to differ on that one.
What they found was not good, but neither was it as bad as it could have been. He does have some partial blocks in his bypass grafts. None of them is completely blocked. They want to treat them medically, not surgically, to open the grafts. Now, for 99% of patients, this is a good thing. For Delfts, however, this only means that ultimately they won't be treated.
Delfts has some real issues with Compliance. He is a Taurus, after all, and he knows everything better than anyone else does, especially if it affects him and his creature comforts in any way.
Medications? Only if he feels bad and the pills are within either arm's reach or I'm willing to go look for them for him.
Diet Change? And give up his favorite foods, foods like hard aged cheese, spicy amalgams of meat, pickled or cream style herring, and various wursts and smoked delicacies? I don't think so.
Exercise? Why, that would kill him, not to mention make him sweat and potentially miss a special on the Mating Rituals of Rhinos on Discovery Channel..
Oh, and what about Cigarettes? Do I really need to address that question?
*sighs and shakes my head*
Anyway... He's better. He seems to be improving each day. The tests revealed what I have believed for a long time. Now it is up to him. He can comply and be assimilated, or he can fight and end up in a hole. Basically, those are his choices. He'd best start taking them seriously.
Mamamontezz
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Dear Mamamontezz,
My thoughts are with Delftsman and you and your family. Please give him my best wishes. I would try to be a stern Grandma and order him to take his medicine, watch his diet and exercise, but it wouldn't work. I can't even get him to agree that a 30% embedded tax is just as deceptive (even more so) than tax withholding--so obviously I have no influence. I hope you and your family are holding up and taking care of yourselves as well.
Grandma Jo
Posted by: Grandma_Jo at March 07, 2006 07:18 PM (MwV73)
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As someone who firmly believes moderation is for sissies, I must say this:
YOU BETTER LISTEN TO YOUR WIFE!!
D-man, take your medication, dammit.
You can still eat your favorite stuff, just in smaller portions farther apart.
If you don't have one, get yourself a treadmill, stick it in front of the tee vee, and reward yourself with a nice hard cheese after treadmilling while watching the Mating Rituals Of Rhinos (who the hell wants to see John McCain nekkid anyhoo?) on Discovery.
I won't touch the smoking thing, I'm a Tupac a day man. Well, we both should quit, how's that.
Think about changing your habits, man, or else I will re-install AIM, go back into the Rott Chat Room, and start e-mailing you /d.
You've been warned!
:-)
Posted by: Vinnie at March 07, 2006 07:29 PM (f289O)
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Thanks for keeping us updated. I am once again happy to hear he's doing OK. My wife knows what it's like to hassle with someone who takes his meds for a while then kinda lets it go because "I feel fine, really I do".
Everyone misses him over at the Rott, so tell him to get well(er) and log on when he's up to it.
Posted by: SoCalOilMan at March 07, 2006 07:46 PM (oMkeJ)
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I would be happy to contribute some enjoyable and healthy recipes...guaranteed to please the most decadent of gluttons. Being one and working for one, I should know.
Get better, buddy. You don't want Lila forcibly medicating you like a housecat do you?
Posted by: Darth Bacon at March 08, 2006 01:38 AM (WKGmE)
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Tell Delfts to take his damn medicine.
Hard with a stubborn dutchman for sure.
Hang in there mama ,We are keepingyou guys in our prayers..Let Delfts know evrybody is missing him. Cheers fron Neil ANd Deanna in Sunny tampa Bay
Posted by: LC NeilV at March 08, 2006 07:55 AM (v5cxG)
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Thanks for the update Lila, glad Bert is still improving, Let him know he's missed out here and to stop being so stubborn and take those meds. Always thinking of you guys and all the problems you've had. Praying for the best.
Posted by: Jack at March 08, 2006 08:03 AM (Mg4xC)
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He'd best start taking them seriously.
Listen to your wife, Delfts.
RWR
Posted by: RightWingRocker at March 08, 2006 09:45 AM (pelZL)
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Delfts now listen please. This is because you are loved, not just by your family but by all of us.
I smoke so we won't go there except for this, (one thing at a time). I hate doctors ok! There are good ones but there are bad ones too. As far as smoking goes can you try and do Light cigs. It does make a difference and they may not be as yummy but at least it is a step forward to not having them be as strong and bad for us.
Now here is the thing Delfts, your blog is outstanding and it took being creative on your part to make it LOOK the way it does besides the posts you make. So because of that I know you have an imagination since you are creative like that. Soooooooo imagine that you do not do what you are told will help you. Not doing what the docs say might cause a stroke,it might be bad enough to leave you unable to do anything.
Imagine sitting in a chair and seeing your wife and daughter and not being able to hug them and tell them you love them.
Imagine sitting there and SEEING your computer and not being able to type anything.
Imagine wearing diappers.
I know this is being dramatic about this but hey things can happen like this and I want you to have every chance in this ole politically correct BS world. I want you around for a very long time.Your wife loves you I can tell and so does your daughter. We love you and the only ones that don't are the liberals so why please them (the liberals) and make them happy if something happens to you.
Now back to the doctor thing.......... ok I said I hate doctors. The best way for them not to be around is to be healthy. To do what it takes to not have to go see one. So please think about it.
((hug))
Wild Thing
Posted by: Wild Thing at March 08, 2006 10:38 AM (qrCVJ)
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Delfts, take yer damned medicine or I'll come say it to your face!!! :-)
Keep getting better, my friend. Mama, hang in there. You guys are in my prayers.
Posted by: Lord Spatula I, King & Tyrant at March 08, 2006 11:11 AM (l7H1O)
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March 06, 2006
The Monday Update
From the Desk of Mama...
I went on my final break of the day to see the Spousal Unit. Bear in mind that I work in the basement in an obscure cul de sac behind food services in the north east corner of a huge campus, and that Delfts is on the third floor of an added wing, attached willy-nilly like a mis-chosen puzzle piece at the southwest corner of this same huge campus. Now consider I only had 15 minutes to get there, check on him, and get back to my official duties as the Voice of the Hospital.
So off I go, zigging and zagging, jigging and jogging, up the elevator, past heart patients on their little hallway walks between the big read hearts on the walls, each heart placed 25 ft apart to track their progress, until at last I reach the CICU. I round the bend at team 4, straight down the hallway toward team 3, hit the wall button for access, pick up steam at the nurses desk, then look up to see that his room is dark, the door wide open, the bed empty, and the entire unit is Delfts-Free.
I cannot describe the momentary feeling I had when I saw that room.
After I found my wits, I went to the nurse at the counter just outside the room and asked where he had been moved. She was not able to find his name in the census, so I put two and two together, decided on the new Heart Failure Unit, and walked over. And there he was, alone in his room watching Jesse James grind an exhaust pipe for some chopper on the Discovery Channel.
I wasn't able to talk to his nurse, but from what Delfts said he had a bad angina attack last night. They gave him morphine and darvocet to help with the pain from that. His blood pressure is now so low (for him, anyway) that he feels like he has no strength and is fainty. Even at that, his top number is 144 and his bottom number is fondling 100.
Because that is seen as progress, they decided he didn't need to be in the CICU any longer and put him in a "Step Down Unit" specific to CHF patients. His lungs sounded a lot clearer, they've turned down the volume of his O2, and his color is a little better.
I tried to get him to use the keyboard the hospital provides for wireless internet, but he can't figure out how to use it. Of course, he's still tying to figure out his basic, no frills cell phone, so there's not going to be enough time to teach him how to cruise the net from his room. He simply won't be here long enough.
Hopefully he'll be better tomorrow and they will make a decision on cathing him again or not.
At the very least, he's had his last cigarette, whether he knows it now or not.
A last note: To all of the wonderful people, friends and strangers, old acquaintences and new ones, Emperors and minions, you cannot imagine how much your kindness has meant to all of us.
Each comment has been printed and taken to Delfts so that he can read them all, and I will tell you all now that there is no better medicine than the love of your friends and your family. As far as we are concerned, some of you have long ago transcended the realm of friend and truly are now family.
Thank you all so very much for your many kindnesses.
Mamamontezz
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Thanks for updating us, Mama M.
Give the D-man a big hug for us, and I hope to "see" him in the blogosphere again soon.
You take care of yourself too! Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.
"H"
Posted by: Lady Heather at March 06, 2006 10:02 PM (0DWeb)
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Lady Heather, he will be delighted to know that a hug has been sent by you. At least now he will be in a regular room with a phone that can be reached by anyone from the outside.
He'll also be able to use the Ancient Laptop of Doom™ using his phone line and dial up access. I'm hoping he'll do that soon, just for his own well being.
Thank you for checking up on him. I know he appreciates it.
The Mama.
Posted by: Mamamontezz at March 06, 2006 10:10 PM (YkW3i)
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Hang tough. There's a lot of us you've never met who have grown to like you and what you write.
Posted by: Joe Bethancourt at March 06, 2006 10:37 PM (4m8QD)
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Hey Mama,
Don't forget to include my post!!!
RWR
Posted by: RightWingRocker at March 06, 2006 11:32 PM (zSKG3)
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Mama,
Has anyone called my Dad? PappaSlagle would want to know what is going on. I will tell him as soon as I can, but to be honest I am surprised he didn't call me with the news???
Send Uncle Burp my best.
TSgt SlagleRock Out!
Posted by: SlagleRock at March 06, 2006 11:35 PM (rEaAV)
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I am so happy to hear Delfts is getting better. I know being in the hospital sucks, but don't rush out just for the sake of getting out. Somtimes staying one extra day prevents a return trip. Have him crank up the Ancient Laptop of Doom(TM) and let us know about the cute nurses.
Posted by: SoCalOilMan at March 07, 2006 02:20 AM (2B1nv)
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Kind of unnerveing to think that a Heart Failure unit is a "stepdown"...
Give the man a hug from me as well. Thank you for the update.
Posted by: alli at March 07, 2006 11:15 AM (9BW95)
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On his way home to "healthy eating" and "exercise"!! blech! Glad to hear you've had some good news over the weekend...your family has been and will be in my thoughts and prayers. My father-in-law was in a similar situation (went to the doc with a "bad cold"...). It's a long hard road, but I'm sure you're all up to the challenge

I know the LCs are certainly behind you!
Posted by: lc ima mommy at March 07, 2006 11:40 AM (NnFEb)
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Thanks for the update Mama, It's good to hear he's on the improve, still it's scary. I can't believe he was still smoking, best thing is to never touch another smoke of any kind. Give him my best, I'm not a religious person but I'll pray for him nevertheless. Get well soon Bert.
Posted by: Jack at March 07, 2006 11:58 AM (WKRTn)
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Hi Mama M, thank you so much for Delfts update. I can just see you trying to find out where they had taken Bert. The adventures of being in a hospital...ugh!
Lots of prayers here for him and hugs too.
Everyone at my blog is praying too and my husband said to tell Delfts not to take any prisoners when they want to keep waking him up early in the morning which is common at hospitals. He can tell the nurses he has an army of bloggers behind him and want him to get the needed rest so no wake up calls till after 9:00 a.m. heh heh
Posted by: Wild Thing at March 07, 2006 12:30 PM (qrCVJ)
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Dear God! I am so sorry to hear this. Your entire family goes into my prayers as of this moment.
Chin up, Mama M.!
Posted by: Omnibus Driver at March 07, 2006 01:14 PM (WOXRM)
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Good to hear that your health is improving.
I suggest that you stop smoking. Not because the cigarettes will kill you. Because if you don't Lila will kill you.
Posted by: Will at March 07, 2006 01:22 PM (tSuSU)
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sounds like you are getting better Delf, Good to hear it. Now kick them damn cigarettes and I reckon you may even have to go to drinking that damn decag stuff instead of coffee. But nevermind long as it gets you healthy enough to come back down and do some fishin' with me.
Posted by: GUYK at March 07, 2006 01:49 PM (iAhlK)
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I didn't realize what happened! I was wondering why the blogosphere suddenly got so quiet. I'm very sad to hear it. Give Delfts my best.
Posted by: Karlo at March 07, 2006 02:08 PM (HoLw7)
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Delfts, glad to hear you're feeling better. I figure if you try and quit smoking then I'll give it another shot as well! It's a pain in the ass but with the money you save you can buy a couple boxes of ammo a week. Just a thought.
Seriously, do what the docs and nurses tell ya and take your meds and get yer ass better!
See ya on the Bark!
maxxdog
Posted by: maxxdog at March 07, 2006 06:35 PM (LMIOn)
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We are thinking of ou Delfts hang in thee and get well..
Ciao NEil and Dea
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March 04, 2006
Hospital Fun
Note: My name is Erin, and I am Bert's daughter. While at the hospital with him this afternoon, Dad wrote out a quick note to post here. After I got home and followed his instructions, I checked to see if it had posted and discovered that Lila had already posted something about his current whereabouts. I decided to just come back in here and add this little forward but to still post it, just to adhere to Daddy's wishes. So, sorry if you're getting dual information.
Went to see the quack to see about getting some relief from this lung thing...
He took note of my blood pressure and respiration rate and told me that I was to NOT pass Go & collect $200, but head to the emergency room ASAP; he would have them waiting for me.
I walked in the ER door and within 5 minutes I had an IV of 50% nitroglycerin flowing into my arm, an O2 line going at 5L in my nasal cavity and a pretty nurse pushing Lasix into my arm at a 4mg/3min rate.
They believe that I have pneumonia and congestive heart failure brought on by the excess fluid in my lungs. They want to do a heart cath just to be on the safe side and do an overhaul on my drug regimen. They were also a bit concerned that I had lost so much weight in the last six months and want to do some basic cancer screening tests -- just to cover their
asses bases. Might be a few days until I can get access to a keyboard, but I'll be thinking of you all.
Dad didn't mention this in the note he gave me to type, but the doctors also believe that it is very likely that he had a small heart attack this week, which he didn't notice due to the pain he was already experiencing in his chest from the lung congestion. He's in the hospital for a few days, but he'll hopefully be back on his feet (or, in Dad's case, ass -- his most favoritest position) in just a few days.
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Thank ye verily,missy, for the update. You and your family are in our prayers. Hug Lila especially hard today, and here is one for {{{{{you}}}}}.
Posted by: ZiPpo at March 05, 2006 08:44 AM (BSzUv)
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You and yours will be in my family's thoughts and prayers. Glad to hear you're getting rest and food. Looking forward to more good news. Take care.
Posted by: Eirik at March 05, 2006 10:09 AM (7hLVT)
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We are all praying for you. Keep us posted!!
Posted by: VANDEA at March 05, 2006 10:52 AM (v5cxG)
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Thanks for the update. Hang in there Bert and get out soon. I am still hoping you get down here in Florida with me for a fishing trip. Me and sweetthing will be thinking about you and pullin' for ya. Guy and Penny
Posted by: GUYK at March 05, 2006 11:34 AM (iAhlK)
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Get well, Delfts, you're in all our prayers.
Posted by: Sig94 at March 05, 2006 01:28 PM (BnMdL)
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If the docs say he should skip Austin then he is skipping Austin. There is always next year. Better to be alive and delayed by a year then dead and not able to ever go.
I am not kidding. If the docs tell you to stay home, you stay home.
Posted by: Deathknyte at March 05, 2006 03:43 PM (i4Kle)
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I miss you Bert!!!! Please get well soon. All my prayers are for you!!!!
And do what the docs say. I haye doctors but sometimes hey are necessary and this time is one of them!!!
LOVE you my dear friend. Prayers for your family too.
Posted by: Wild Thing at March 05, 2006 04:47 PM (tj1zH)
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Feel better Delfts. Don't take any chances with this. My family has same history.
-RR
Posted by: Radical Redneck at March 05, 2006 06:43 PM (vElSn)
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Get well, dude. I promise, we won't run out of BBQ down here in Texas. We'll keep the fires burning for ya!
Posted by: El Capitan at March 05, 2006 06:44 PM (TXGNk)
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Been following this quietly, but here I go - hope you'll be up and about again in no time, dear Bert! You and yours will be in my thoughts. *hugs to Lila, Erin and Anna*
Posted by: Rhiain at March 05, 2006 07:49 PM (pj0RO)
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I'm rubbing my temples with my fingertips and sending you all strength and good wishes.
And, once the old man is up and about again, make sure he says up and about. Gotta give the ticker a reason to keep ticking or it may decide to quit altogether. Gotta stay strong, kids!
All my best.
Posted by: Tuning Spork at March 05, 2006 08:10 PM (sfx/E)
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Have never been here before - but you are dearly loved by some beautiful bloggers! Be well soon and keep the fresh air hitting your lungs for a long, long time. Heart failure sounds much worse than it really is. Hope there's not much worse and a huge absence of cancer.
Posted by: chrys at March 05, 2006 09:43 PM (wwuYK)
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You're in our prayers. Hang in there and get back soon.
Posted by: Woody at March 05, 2006 09:54 PM (v5VVJ)
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Thank you Erin and Lila for the update.
Hang in there Bert, I'm so glad you got medical care for this, I had a bout of the same a few years back, but my ticker was in better shape, I felt like dying and nearly did. Don't let the bastards get you down, get better soon and get the hell out of that palace of pain and suffering and back to the keyboard. We need you out here. You're in our prayers.
Posted by: Jack at March 06, 2006 01:15 AM (ALFf2)
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Dammit Bert! Get well, get out of that bed, and come home! Richard and I will be praying for you and Lila and the girls, hon.
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Posted by: Will at March 06, 2006 06:16 AM (C3Iev)
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Bert, damn buddy, you better get on the mend. When the Docs discovered I had lung cancer I posted about it and got lot's of encouragement from folk. Partly because of that, I'm still here (the other part is I'm too damn stubborn to go). You need to follow exactly your docs advice, you need to talk to people and let them know how you are feeling and if it's crappy, then tell them. You need to smile every chance you get. You need to hold your family close.
Cheers and I've got you in my prayers.
Posted by: GM Roper at March 06, 2006 06:38 AM (0CqNu)
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Hang in there, Delfts. You can overcome this, ya stubborn ol' coot. :-) We're praying for you over here.
Posted by: Lord Spatula I, King & Tyrant at March 06, 2006 07:16 AM (zqJ9v)
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When I called you the other night, I did not think it was that bad. Take care and get your ass well, Cat
Posted by: Catfish at March 06, 2006 10:37 AM (wky0c)
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Word goed spoedig. U bent in mijn gedachten en gebeden Delftsman.
Posted by: Theresa at March 06, 2006 04:32 PM (sI5FT)
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Thanks for the update.
And Delfts: Enough malingering for you. I've got a damn Empire to run and I need every StormTrooper I can get, so get the heck out of that comfy bed, hale and sound.
There are moonbats to kick, whiskey to drink and fair maidens to ogle.
Get well, buddy.
Posted by: Misha I at March 06, 2006 05:27 PM (uYIEG)
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Tell Mr. Delfts that
A-He's a dumb shit for waiting so long, and
B-The Curmudgeon sends all the best.
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C-May he have the nicest and (if they're female) prettiest nurses the hospital can provide.
And thanks for the update.
Posted by: Dave S. at March 06, 2006 06:28 PM (I15ul)
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Son of a bitch! No one tells the nephew, scare the hell out of me! Uncle Burp you are most definitely in my thoughts and prayers, stay strong friend!
SlagleRock Out!
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Delfts' Situation
Delfts has been sick all week with what he thought was bronchitis. His lungs were so congested, he was unable to sleep because laying down caused his lungs to fill and choke breath away. He had gone so long without sleep that he had started to hear and see things.
So finally, after a week of this he finally decided to call the doctor. The triage nurse set an appointment for this morning at 8:15 based on how he described his symptoms. We went to bed and got up early and made the drive to the doctor's office for what we believed would be a scrip for antibiotics and a good cough medicine.
What we got was something entirely different.
Based on his history of coronary artery disease, his family histories of both Congestive Heart Failure and Cancer, his sudden loss of weight over the last 6 months without any effort, and the way he presented at the office, the doctor looked at us and asked which ER we preferred, because Delfts was going to one of them and we might as well go to the one where we wanted him admitted. Delfts did not have bronchitis or pleurosy as he believed. Delfts is in some level of Congestive Heart Failure.
Off we went to the ER, where he was taken in almost immediately, seen by a full set of techs and physicians, and admitted into the CICU. He is on a continuous nitro IV, has been given Lasix(sp) for the fluid build up, and will probably undergo a contrast catheterization on Monday to check his bypass grafts.
He had what appeared to be a small silent heart attack this afternoon while I was visiting, and the nurses are aware of it. The cardiologist believes he has had at least one other earlier this week. They have drawn blood for testing for the heart markers to make sure that isn't the case.
Also, because he has lost 40 pounds and 4 waist sizes in 6 months without trying, because he admitted to some bleeding and fresh blood in the toilet, because of his coloring, and because he has a family history of it, they will also be checking him for various cancers.
So what he thought was just a bad case of bronchitis that he could ignore truly was not what it appeared. And he delayed treatment for almost a week because he did not want to go to the doctor. I think he was afraid that if he went, he wouldn't be able to go to Austin in April. Silly man...
[insert appropriate derogatory, gender-specific observation here]
He's comfortable. He's sleeping. He's eating better than he has all week, and he's being treated for the fluid and the cardiac episodes.
He asked that I let you all know, and this was the best way to do it.
Keep him in your thoughts, and I will try to print off all comments to this post for him to read. Even yours, Karlo. *grins*
Because he is in CICU, they will not let him have a phone, which also means no dial-up even if I could take in the Ancient Ritual Laptop of Doom™ and set it up for him.
As soon as I know anything, I will let you all know right here.
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Delfts, we all love you ma man.
We are all praying for you!
Dea
Posted by: VANDEA at March 04, 2006 10:49 PM (v5cxG)
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Sincerely hope you shake this off Delfts. Hopes and prayers are with you. Hang in there.
Posted by: Joe Dromedary at March 04, 2006 10:55 PM (u5oF2)
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God Bless you Delftsman, I only know you from the Rott but wish you the speediest recovery. Listen to and do what the Docs say.
Posted by: jaybear at March 04, 2006 10:57 PM (BWcSy)
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OK, Delfts, this is insubordination.
You know good and well that none of my friends are allowed to get ill without my permission, applied for in triplicate.
And no, the fact that you probably knew that I'd deny it anyway isn't an excuse either.
G-d Bless, my friend, and get well soon.
You and Mama are in my prayers.
Posted by: Misha I at March 04, 2006 11:06 PM (+PWiI)
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Bah. The day you let a little thing like "congestive heart failure" get in your way is the day we take away your Dutch-ness.
I was lead to believe the Dutch were too ornery to let that happen.
Get well soon, friend. Prayers are enroute to Higher Command.
Posted by: the Humble Devildog at March 04, 2006 11:12 PM (TIYju)
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Delfts, Get better my friend! Do what you're told and rest so you can get yer ass back on the line. Got ya in my thoughts. Take care
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Posted by: Gunsniper at March 04, 2006 11:36 PM (Z1wyT)
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Get well, Dekftsman! Godspeed and a full recovery. If you start bitchin', you're gonna' be fine. But I remember walking pneumonia, felt like my friggin' lungs were on fire, pantin' like a dog, heart racin'. Take care of yourself..too many folks need your input. I'm one of 'em. But for heavens sake take care of yourself! Be nice, don't hit your doctor...I even posted this twice just in case you haven't got yer shit together. I know I didn't then.
Posted by: caveman82952 at March 05, 2006 12:30 AM (ggxPW)
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Hang in there, Delfts!
Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. You belong to a tough breed; as our neighboring rancher has been heard to say, "If it ain't Dutch, it ain't much."
Get well soon!
Posted by: LC Moriarty at March 05, 2006 01:06 AM (wr8WL)
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Don't make us send in the chicken!
Crossing all the fingers and toes for ya', my man.
Posted by: B.C. at March 05, 2006 01:49 AM (buVEM)
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Delfts
I hope you get better soon .
Posted by: LC Scott at March 05, 2006 02:10 AM (k29k6)
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Damnit Delfts, this is no way to get me to actually post a comment!
Now get yourself healed up so Denita can slap you upside the head for not going to the doctor sooner!
But seriously, heal up and get better. We'd love to see you out here in Tinyville sometime soon, the grill is always realy.
Hugs and prayers from Eric, Denita and Zane!
Posted by: Eric, the Mad Monk at March 05, 2006 02:38 AM (nmVu8)
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Ready... it's ready, damnit!
PIMY
Posted by: Eric, the Mad Monk at March 05, 2006 02:39 AM (nmVu8)
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Oh heck. Best wishes for a swift and full recovery.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at March 05, 2006 02:52 AM (1m0PA)
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Get Well soon Delfts. Till you get back there going to be a hole over at the Rott. Have your daughter post an update when you know enough, as if the quacks will ever give a straight answer.
My prayers will be you and your family
Posted by: SoCalOilMan at March 05, 2006 03:03 AM (2B1nv)
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CHF is nothing to screw around with. Best wishes and here's hoping you whip the snot out of it and get back on your feet ASAP, man!
Posted by: Graumagus at March 05, 2006 03:20 AM (5u5N6)
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Get better Delfts,we will keep you in our Prayers...
Neil and Dea..
Posted by: LC NEilV at March 05, 2006 07:48 AM (v5cxG)
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You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon.
Posted by: hoosierboy at March 05, 2006 07:56 AM (tt4DJ)
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Mama, you are especially in my prayers. Delfts better get his ass to Austin in April, even if I have to CareFlite him down. Tell him I love him, and hugs and kisses all around. Trust in Him.
Posted by: ZiPpo at March 05, 2006 08:42 AM (BSzUv)
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Many prayers from me and Merri, Delfts, and to Mama and the rest of the family too.
Posted by: Vinnie at March 05, 2006 09:59 AM (f289O)
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Get well soon Delfts!! You're in my prayers. See you on the Bark soon!
Posted by: LC ima mommy at March 05, 2006 11:34 AM (NnFEb)
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I remember a chatroom conversation we had a while back. Delft was saying how he popped nitro, some days, 3-4 times a day. I was so freaked I tried to get him to go to the ER right then. He just blew it off as SNAFU and thanked me for caring. Your in my prayers, Mama, Delft and the princess. Thanks for sharing your life with me.
Mike Howard
Chicago
Posted by: Mike Howard at March 05, 2006 02:15 PM (uo57r)
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Delfts I am not happy about this, not one bit. PLEASE do not be sick. I hate when my friends are sick and I can't do anything to make it better.
You came into my life, I hold our friendship as one of my most precious things, now you do exactly what the doctors tell you to do.
PLEASE GET WELL SOON! Tons of praying for you.
Posted by: Wild Thing at March 05, 2006 03:22 PM (tj1zH)
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get well soon delfts, you've already gone too long without posting, hope to see you back in the ring in no time at all
Posted by: Godandstarcraft at March 05, 2006 10:18 PM (b92Ny)
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Much love and prayers for you, Delfts (and for you too Mama).
Rest, let the docs do their thing and get you BETTER.
Things to do in the hospital for fun:
1. Find a patient undergoing a sex change. Switch the placards with a patient getting something like his tonsils removed.
2. Experiment with your neighbor’s IV bag. Squeeze it. Replace the blood therein with cherry Kool-Aid.
3. Arrange wheelchair races with the other patients late at night.
4. Find some of that novocaine gel, the stuff that numbs on contact with the skin. Coat neighbor in such.
5. Confide in other patients that this place is nothing compared to "the Rock."
6. Walk the halls wearing a black robe and carrying a scythe.
7. Steal a pair of scrubs and a facemask, then somehow get your hands on a chainsaw. Walk the halls, announcing that the regular surgeon’s on his day off.
8. Same as number 7, only replace the "chainsaw" with "baseball bat," and "surgeon" with "anesthesiologist."
9. Bust into an elderly patient’s room with a fire hose from the hall and announce that it’s time for his weekly enema.
10. Fill bedpan of neighbor with fake blood. Watch horrified reaction when he checks his latest movement.
11. Reenact the chestburster scene from Alien with a bottle of ketchup and a Kermit the Frog puppet.
12. Pretend that you’re stuck in a certain decade {say, the 1960’s}. Constantly discuss the events of that period. Hum "new" tunes.
13. Get a LARGE number of empty IV packets, and pile them next to the bed. Use your bedpan often, complaining that that stuff just "goes right through ya."
14. Put noisemaker snaps under neighbor’s slippers.
15. And a rock in his pillow.
16. Find some way to use your iron lung to smoke a cigarette.
17. When your elderly, nostalgic neighbor starts to talk of "the war years," refuse to discuss it, and tell him that you were for "the other side."
18. Find some way to provoke a water balloon fight.
19. As a side note to 18, don’t use actual water balloons. Use saline IV’ s.
20. Pass word around that the new nurse will perform questionable acts {free} if you give her the code, "The blue monkey flies at noon." Watch her bewildered face as a crowd of drooling old men in walkers chanting that cryptic phrase chases her down the hall.
21. Buy a fake voodoo doll. Show it to your neighbor. Then keep it out of sight until the next time he complains of a new ailment. Then, stick a pin in the prescribed area, and leave the doll out in plain sight of your neighbor. Continue this trend until neighbor is committed to the mental ward.
22. Foam at the mouth. Accompany this with growling and barking noises.
23. Explain to your neighbor that you’re in due to EA syndrome: "Explosive Ass." Refuse to discuss it any further.
;-)
Posted by: Beth at March 05, 2006 11:26 PM (yqiXY)
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Thanks Lila, I've been concerned for him ever since he posted that he was sick. I pray that he has a rapid recovery with no lasting heart damage or other ailments.
Bert, get well soon, our prayers are with you.
Posted by: Jack at March 06, 2006 01:23 AM (ALFf2)
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Delftsman,
Sending my good thoughts your way to a speedy recovery cause hospitals just plain suck.
Mikey
Posted by: Mad Mikey at March 06, 2006 10:06 AM (wAHgk)
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I knew you were sick, but not that sick? Glad you had enough sense to call a doctor. I hope you get well soon, Cat
Posted by: Catfish at March 06, 2006 10:40 AM (wky0c)
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Do what the nurses and docs tell you to..and know that there are a lot of people thinking of you.
Get well soon.
Posted by: LCBrendan at March 07, 2006 06:24 AM (VSswX)
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How about an update hows Lambert doing?Get Well Lam, We miss ya man..
Posted by: LC NeilV at March 07, 2006 09:02 AM (v5cxG)
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All my hopes go to you for a quick recovery.
Posted by: Bonnie Kuzminski at March 07, 2006 11:50 AM (+2LBV)
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Keeping the prayers going here...sorry I haven't been around as much as I used to, but I think of y'all often!
--TwoDragons
Posted by: Denita TwoDragons at March 07, 2006 05:56 PM (UALgm)
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Good luck.
Though the flesh might be weak, a strong spirit will overcome. All things are part of the journey. Find what each step teaches you.
Posted by: MegaTroopX at March 08, 2006 02:01 AM (yT/Rw)
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I hope and pray that all goes well. I will keep you on my prayer list. If there's is anything I can do just holler!
Pastor Rick
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Thank you!
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Bitching...AGAIN
Want to know why I'm not posting? These two cartoons perfectly describe how I have been feeling the last couple days. I've had about 4 hrs sleep since Monday....every time I try to lay down, it feels like I've just ran a six minute mile. My lungs are just so congested I can't get a real breath...and I can't even get a decent cough going to clear them without it feeling like I'm tearing my rib cage out of my incision scar. I'm not complaining..HELL.....Yes I AM complaining.. again.. sheesh, I'm starting to sound like a broken record...a cranky, bitchy, whiny, pity party record.. I HATE that. But thats all I can seem to come up with lately, and since I don't want to subject you, my dear readers, to such self pitying tripe, I just won't post until I can do something worthy of your time and effort.

I couldn't take another twenty years of gasping for every breath like I have the last three days. I'd just as soon climb in the box and shut the lid if thats all I had to look forward to.

I just hope they give me the page for April to mark down the dates for the Austin Blog meet.
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Sorry to hear that you're feeling bad. Know how you feel. I had walking pneumonia about 20 years ago and it was 6 months of hell. Ribs so sore you just about scream when you cough, but don't cough and you think you're going to drown.
Rest if you can and get better. We've missed your comments over at the Rott.
Posted by: SoCalOilMan at March 03, 2006 06:12 AM (2B1nv)
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Hope you get to feeling better soon, have you tried or can you tolerate Humibid or Mucinex? It helps me expectorate when I get down with chest congestion where it feels like it's tearing me apart to cough. Don't let it get so bad you have be hospitalized and hurry back, you are missed.
Posted by: Jack at March 03, 2006 10:03 AM (pIEmm)
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Get well, Dekftsman! Godspeed and a full recovery. If you start bitchin', you're gonna' be fine. But I remember walking pneumonia, felt like my friggin' lungs were on fire, pantin' like a dog, heart racin'. Take care of yourself..too many folks need your input. I'm one of 'em. But for heavens sake take care of yourself!
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February 27, 2006
Prayer Request
I got this E-mail, and I'm passing it on by posting it.
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I understand the weather in Iraq is very difficult to bear
right now. Our troops need our prayers for strength, endurance
and safety.
I am sorry but I am not breaking this one. Send this on after
a short prayer; please don't break it:
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our time of need.
I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
Amen."

When you read this, please stop for a moment and say a
prayer for our troops around the world.
Pass this request to all who might
pray. Do not let it stop with you, please - of all the gifts
you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine
deployed in harm's way, prayer is the very best!!!
Thank you.
Assurance of Endurance
II Samual 22: 2, 3
The Lord is my Rock, and my Fortress, and my Deliverer.
The God of my strength, In Whom I will trust!
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Thank God for that I can submit my prayer request here, and thank you for your prayer, may God bless you.
Firstly, please pray for that my mother was cheated by Mr. Kwong, Mr Ho, Hin Chai and Anna the year before, she went to a company and worked as an Office assistant, but they cheated my mother, and compelled my mother to give her money out to them(they cheated my mother that the money was used for investment, and the investment was failured), and went away, thank God for that the policemen arrested Mr. Kwong now, but the Mr. Ho , Hin Chai and Anna were still not arrested, please pray for that God can help the policemen in the investigation, and find the evidence to accuse the Mr. Kwong and his helper in the judiciary court, thank God for that the policemen sent us several letters till now about that the investigation is in the progressing, please pray for that God can move their heart, Mr. Kwong , Mr. Ho, Hin Chai and Anna will regret about that they cheated my mother, and they can have pity on my mother , and return the money back to my mother , thank you.
Secondly, (1) Please pray for that I can improve my working efficiency, and please pray for and thank God for that God can protect my family members and I will not to be hurt by my workmates and supervisors in order that I can have psychological health during working and I will have a stable job after my contract due, and pray for and thank God for that I will not be suffered in the marital problems in my job, please pray for that I can further my contract, please pray for that God can help me to make my every effort in keeping my job, please pray for that God can protect my job - which is as a Contract Office Support Assistant, I need this job very much, please pray for that God can have mercy upon me, please pray for that God can help me to tackle with the wrong I make in my job, include I break a pen when I feel very stressed, please pray for that God will forgive my fault and will not punish me about my fault, and I will not make this wrong or others again whole life times, and help me to keep the job after the end of my contract and further my contract for one more year, and please pray for and thank God for that I can have talent to do a job if I will not further the contract later, because I want to earn living for my family members, and please pray for that my mother and I can use our all our spare time to study bible, distribute the gospel pamphlets and pray, so that we can have spiritual growth up. (2)please pray for that my mother, my brother, my sister and I can have safety during working hour, God can protect our job, and please pray for that my mother can maintain in her job because my mother had reached her retirement age, and please pray for that God can protect my family members and I.(3)Please pray for that I do not want to eat the psychological medicine and my boss will not command me or accompany me to see the psychological doctor and eat the psychological medicine, I will explain that I could not accept the side effect of the psychological medicine, so that I will not eat the psychological medicine, if my boss command me to eat the medicine,I will say I want to see the psychologist rather than eat the psychological medicine, please pray for that God can keep my tongue, help me to answer to the psychological doctor and boss, because he command another boss to accompany me to see the psychological doctor, please protect me not to be hurt by the psychological medicines, psychological problems and my bosses, also please pray for that my family members and I have wisdom to tackle with it too. (4)Please pray for that I can restore my psychological health, because I am always blame myself about the sins I committed before, I am afraid that God will punish me about the sins I committed before, please pray for that I can have biblical mind to know will God punish me one day or not, so that I can live out good witnesses and have peace to face the punishment from God one day, and please pray for that God can forgive me. (5)Please pray for and thank God for that I will not be suffered in the marital problems, so that I can seek the kingdom and the righteousness of God first, and have a spiritual growth up, and I will not regret about the decision I made in this marriage this life, that I will only choose the Christian girlfriend that was arranged by God, please pray for that if God had not prepare a Christian girlfriend for me, help me to keep alone whole life, so that I will not be hurt again in order that I can restore my psychological health and have a spiritual growth up. (6)Please pray for that the son of my brother will not hurt himself, my brother and my sister will not be suffered in the marital problems , my sister can have good psychological health, and we can maintain a good relationship, we will not be hurt by the husband of my sister and the wife of my brother, so that my mother and I can help my sister and my brother to accept the Jesus. (7)Please pray for that my computer can run well so that I can submit my prayer reques, and please pray for that I can pray and study bible from the net, so that my mother and I can firmly believe in the bible ,and we can have assurance of the salvation. And please pray for that we will not suffer a loss in the Lord's Judgement Day, thank God for that I can keep on use mind or mouth to pray in the office , please pray for that God can keep my stomach health if I pray with fasting for too long time, and please pray for that God can keep me not to hurt myself if I undergo stress because I found some blood come out of my body nowadays, please pray for that God can keep me if I need to see a doctor, please pray for that God can help me not to bleeding inside my body and I can restore my health, and please pray for that I can not only keep on use mouth to pray in the office but also in the whole life time, God can keep my health when I pray too vigorous, and I can pray at mid-night , and my mother and I can go to the church where God prepared for us and donate our money there in the will of God, so that we can have spiritual growth up , please pray for that I can maintain a good psychological and body health, and can keep on pray with heart this life, and please pray for that I will not suffer from disease ( such as heart disease) if I pray too vigorous. 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Please pray for that my family members and I can have place to live and food to eat, please pray for that we can apply for compassionate rehousing in God's will, may God have mercy upon my family members. (9)Please pray for that my brother will not go on drinking the wine and gambling. (10)Please pray for that God can purify me and help me to have spritual growth up, and please pray for that my family members and I will not be hurt by my colleagues, classmates, church members and friends include Christian colleagues, so that they can be helpful for me to live out a good witness before my family members, my grandmother, my father, my sister, my brother and my relatives can all accept the Jesus Christ, and my mother and I can have a spiritual growth up and can strenghthen our faith.
And I am sorry for any inconvinience and wrong I made to submit my prayer request above, pray in the name of Lord Jesus Christ, A-men.
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Pray for Gods favor to take this woman out of my husbands heart & our lives for ever.
Pray that for the next 3 months God will bring forth everything that will be displeasing to my husband about this woman (even her appearances), that whenever she is around him & she opens her mouth, nothing that’s pleasing to my husband’s ears will come out of it and that her attitude will literally drive my husband away. Lord close the womb of this woman. Pray for my husbands salvation.
Please keep this in prayer.
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Please pray that my true love, NAC & I are reunited and brought together again.
After a terrible misunderstanding we have parted ways. We have been together
for 5 1/2 years and I need NAC back with me. There is hope in prayer.
Thank you Todd
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Pray that I get a very good place for my Computer Office as I am shifting my old office. Let there be lot of Prosperity peace and development and I come out of all the financial problems. Let Holy spirit show lead to best place. Even in heavy rainy season I should get lot of business & income. I am Vikram from India.
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Dang! will we never be rid of them?
In the grand tradition of Dewey,Cheatum and Howe; some polititians with some spare time have decided to open a new practice. Without furthur ado, may I introduce:

H/T to Catfish
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OMG this is choice!
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
RWR
www.rightwingrocker.com
Posted by: RightWingRocker at February 27, 2006 09:15 AM (pelZL)
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Thats funny that you have taxum for Kerrey which I guess is supposed to be for Democrats in general. Funny because the Republicans have been the worst at placing the tax burden on the middle class and poor while simultaneously running up record deficits...and I'm not even a democrat.
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February 26, 2006
Light Postings....
Sorry about the light posting lately...I was engaged in trying to get my shit in one sock getting ready for my court case to be heard on Monday afternoon.
I hope I got it all right and that this will be the end of the nightmare. It's already taken all the money that I had set aside for the Austin blogmeet, but I have a month to try to scrape that together again, and without it, I'd have been a guest at the greybar hotel, so no tears on that score.
I've done everything I can to get in compliance with the City's (I think unreasonable) demands, we'll just have to see if the judge agrees tomorrow.
But as you may surmise, it's been a real strain, and I haven't felt like posting even when I had the time; hopefully, that laxness will end tomorrow.
I know that there have to be rules to ensure the health and safety of all the residents of a community, but when the letter of the law becomes more important than the spirit, there is a problem. Unreasonable restrictions just cause more pain/trouble/hassel than the original "infrantion" ever could.
UPDATE: Well I went to court and found that they were willing to go (relatively) easy on me. They determined that I had done what was possible under the circumstances to come into compliance with the zoning codes. Then they doubled the fine in the original plea bargain, and gave me until May 1st. to pay it. (I came prepared to pay the original fine, so I now owe the city $256.)
All I have to do is pay the fine by the due date and the case will be considered closed;
WITH the proviso that I do not come into violation for the same thing, or be found in contempt of court and face a 6 month jail sentence and a $5,000 fine. Gonna make it hard to make the Austin Blogmeet, but not totally impossible, just have to wait and see how it works out.
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How is it looking? Fuckem, it is your land. Your state must be fucked up?
Posted by: Catfish at February 27, 2006 03:01 AM (wky0c)
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As you can see from the update; it's almost over Catfish.
Yes Indiana is screwed up....but so is every other state when it comes to property matters.
Believe me, you only THINK it is your land..fall afoul of the nannystate zoning codes that exist in every area, and you'll soon find out that you're only a "placeholder" on that land for as long as the state allows.
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R.I.P.
"nip it; nip it in in the bud" "it's an art treasure, see?, it says 'frageelee' "
If you can remember those tag lines, you know that we've lost two of the best charactor actors that ever lived.
Darrin McGavin
They even acted in a movie together, "Hot Lead and Cold Feet":

They say that bad news always comes in threes...in this case I hope not, I've lost enough of my childhood already.
UPDATE: Well, there is a third...Dennis Weaver of the Gunsmoke, Gentle Ben, and McCloud series fame. He also starrred in one of my favorite movies, called Duel.
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Allah or Jesus?
I got this from a friend of mine in the Second Amendment group I belong to. I believe that I have seen it before, but I can't remember for sure. Snopes says that this event was is based in a true event....but distorted.
Their point that Islam is not the monolithic ediface that is presented in the MSM is a good one. BUT when one reads the statements coming out of the mouths of Islamic religious leaders, it still leads one to wonder, and the the main question about which would seem to be the more benificent religion when one compares the basic attitude towards those that do not subscribe to the tenets of the religion is still valid, at least in the case of those radical elements that are fomenting all the problematic religious uprisings in the world today.
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During the training session for maintaining my state prison security
clearance, there was a presentation by three speakers representing the
Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who explained each of
their belief systems.
I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say.
The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with
a video.
After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers.
When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked:
Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams and
clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the
infidels of the world. And, that by killing an infidel, which is a
command to all Muslims, they are assured of a place in heaven. If
that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?"
There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation,
he replied, "Non-believers!"
I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this straight. All
followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of
your faith so they can go to Heaven. Is that correct?"
The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command
to that of a little boy who had just gotten caught with his hand in the
cookie jar. He sheepishly replied, "Yes."
I then stated, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine the
Pope commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. Stanley
ordering Protestants to do the same in order to go to Heaven.
The Imam was speechless.
I continued, "I also have problem with being your friend when you
and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me. Let me
ask you a question. Would you rather have your Allah who tells you to
kill me in order to go to Heaven or my Jesus who tells me to love you
because I am going to Heaven and He wants you to be with me?"
You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame.
Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the
'Diversification' training seminar were not happy with Rick's way of
dealing with the Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslim's
beliefs.
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SWMBO Speaks
Mamamontezz has broken her silence on things of merit and shows that she still "HAS IT".
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Cheney Headlines
The following is a sampling of news story headlines related to Vice President Cheney's shooting accident:
Kingsville Dispatch
"Sheriff Fines Cheney $100 For Only Wounding Lawyer"
National Review Online
"Red States Poll Shows Cheney Shooting Was Justifiable"
Dallas Morning News
"Shot Came From Grassy Knoll"
Austin Statesman
"Cheney Says Victim's Quail Call Was Best He Ever Heard"
Washington Post
"Cheney Prevents Hunting Party From Field Dressing Shooting Victim"
The Nation
"Cheney Drove Shooting Victim to Hospital Tied to The Hood of His Car"
San Antonio Express/News
"Sneaky Lawyer Tactics Don't Work On Cheney"
Houston Chronicle
"Personal Injury Lawyers Hold Candlelight Vigil Outside Cheney Victim Hospital"
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
"Cheney Friends Decline Fall Duck Hunting Invitation"
La Raza
"Cheney Shooting Victim Gets Emergency Room Priority Over Illegal Aliens"
Vegan News
"Cheney Shooting Victim Converts To Vegetarian In Hospital"
NRA American Rifleman
"Witnesses Claim Cheney Only Feathered Lawyer"
New Orleans Times Picayune
"Getting 'Dicked' Has All New Meaning"
Broussard "Times Pickyournose" (Broussard, La.)
"Cheney misses Qyale"
H/T to Catfish
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Smiles From the Bible
Proving that not ALL his jokes are risque, here's some coice Biblical jokes from Catfish
Q. What do they call pastors in Germany?
A. German Shepherds.
Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible?
A. Noah. He was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation.
Q. Who was the greatest female financier in the Bible?
A. Pharaoh's daughter. She went down to the bank of the Nile and drew out
a little prophet.
Q. What kind of motor vehicles are in the Bible?
A. Jehovah drove Adam and Eve out of the Garden in a Fury. David's Triumph
was heard throughout the land. Also, probably a Honda, because the
apostles were all in one Accord.
Q. Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible?
A. Samson. He brought the house down.
Q. What excuse did Adam give to his children as to why he no longer lived
in Eden?
A. Your mother ate us out of house and home.
Q. Which servant of God was the most flagrant lawbreaker in the Bible?
A. Moses. He broke all 10 commandments at once.
Q. Which area of Palestine was especially wealthy?
A. The area around Jordan. The banks were always overflowing.
Q. Who is the greatest baby sitter mentioned in the Bible?
A. David. He rocked Goliath to a very deep sleep.
Q. Which Bible character had no parents?
A. Joshua, son of Nun.
Q. Why didn't they play cards on the Ark?
A. Because Noah was standing on the deck. (Groan...)
KEEP SMILING!
PS... Did you know it's a sin for a woman to make coffee?
Yup, it's in the Bible. It says . "
He brews"
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Fuck you, Delfts!
I'm so offended by these jokes, I'm going to burn down the Indiana embassy in Trenton in protest.
I'm also going to be rounding up anyone and everyone I can find with any connection to Indiana, including anyone wearing any kind of Hoosiers apparel. The Army of the Pope shall never stand for these insurrections!
RWR
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Posted by: RightWingRocker at February 24, 2006 09:26 PM (446u3)
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February 20, 2006
Al Quada, Saddam and WMD's
Because we keep hearing the Liberal mantra that "Saddam and Al Quada had no connections" and "Saddam had nothing to do with 9/11", I suggest you read this post at American Thinker.
And now there is
mounting evidence that those WMD's are in Syria and Lebanon.
I believe that in the future(assuming we still exist as a nation), when a lot of facts that are "hidden" today come out, our posterity will wonder just how come we allowed a large segment of our political leaders commit treason in such an open manner with no repercussions to them at the time.
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An excellent find, my good chap.
Enjoy the link I'm about to put up over at the RWRepublic.
RWR
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Posted by: RightWingRocker at February 21, 2006 11:12 AM (pelZL)
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I bet we find out if we bomb iran.they have too be in the Bekka Valley .Waiting to be used against us or the IDF.
Posted by: Lc NeilV at February 23, 2006 12:40 AM (v5cxG)
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We will find out its amatter of time and we will know.I hope they are not used against us or Israel...
Posted by: LC NEilV at February 24, 2006 06:38 PM (v5cxG)
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I like your link, the article you linked to contains a lot of solid backing to supporting the war. I am myself in support of the war efforts and the removal of an evil dictator who threatened his nation and the region. Saddam was also a threat to the United States, as well as were the people in his country. Iraq is a predominatly Islamic nation and consequently anti-American and supporter to Islamic radicles. It would be nearly impossible for Saddam to avoid any connection to terrorists. But my question is what is the real reason for the war in Iraq? Is it the connection Saddam may have with al-Quada and the 911 attacks? Or is it the WMDs he may or may not have? The
Posted by: chris at March 01, 2006 10:52 AM (AvBoQ)
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Hmmmmm...
Stole this one from Hoosierboy:

Sounds like a good plan to me...the Clintons can never maintain discipline in following rules... I suggest that Cheney go to buckshot instread of birdshot though...
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February 19, 2006
The Trade
As President Bush gets off the helicopter in front of the White
House, he is carrying a baby pig under each arm.
The squared away Marine guard snaps to attention, salutes, and
says:
"Nice pigs, sir."
The President replies: "These are not pigs, these are authentic
Razorback Hogs. I got one for Senator Ted Kennedy, and I got one
for Senator John Kerry.
The squared away Marine again snaps to attention, salutes, and
says, "Nice trade, sir."
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February 18, 2006
P.S.A.
I was going through my daily read routine when I found this over at Gut Rumbles:
The hubster and eldest spawn are off camping this weekend with some friends of ours. Guys weekend out...they do this often, however...this one is really special to them all. Why? Because, Mikey, errr....Michael...hell no...he's Mikey, is in town on leave. Mikey's 19 years old, a helluva Marine and headed to Iraq in the next 2 weeks. He's ready to go, he's willing to fight, however, he's nervous. Who wouldn't be? Iraq and Effingham County aren't really similar at all! Anyway, I would really, really, from the bottom of my heart appreciate you sending any sort of message (not an f-ed up you're dying for nothing one, nice ones) to give to him before he leaves. He's a great kid, and I really appreciate him and those like him who are willing to protect our ass. No matter how you feel about the war, how many 19 year olds that you know would head over there? If you pray, tell him, if you feel thankful, tell him, if you wish him Godspeed - tell him. If you have military advice or are a veteran, depart some of that wisdom. Please send it to me at: writing4areason@aol.com and I will be sure to print it out and give it to him. Sometimes ya just gotta let someone know you appreciate them having your back!! Semper Fi!! (and if you want to send this on...please do...the more the merrier!!) If you don't want to leave your full name or whatever....leave your blog addy, or whatever...please let me know where you are from....so he can see it ain't just us Jawja crackers wishing him well!!
This young man deserves all the support we can muster for him; please take a moment out of your busy life and let him know that his service IS appreciated.
Thank you for following in a great tradition of Service, Mikey! You do your parents and your neighbors proud.
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February 15, 2006
"we weren't IMMEDIATLY INFORMED" ! THe HORROR!
I know I haven't weighed in on the hunting accident controversy...it was an accident, and that about covers it. No, I'm NOT concerned about the "delay" in reporting it to the news media. and all the furor over the "delay", as far as I'm concerned, reminds me that it was 24 HOURS before Teddy reported his little dip in the bay, and the 30 hour delay in reporting on the Vince Foster "suicide note", orchistrated by none other than THE Hillery herself..nothing was ever made in the media about these "mistimings of information dispersal" in the press...Just another example of BDS on the part of the press..
This bumper sticker pretty much sums up my attitude:

To Michelle Malkin for the link to the bumper sticker.
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Proof positive that the Democrats have WMD's, Weapons Of Media Distortion, but nothing positive, only personal attacks against Republicans or public attacks against the country. Cheney had to disclose details of the accident to local authorities plus he had witnesses who corroborate the accident. Remember Ted Kennedy DIDN'T REPORT the Chappaquiddick accident, THE POLICE DID and Ted Kennedy, the Massachussetts Authorities and the Media covered up the facts giving Ted a pass for killing Mary Jo.
Posted by: Jack at February 15, 2006 10:06 AM (m4YhT)
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I would have shot him back.
Posted by: Catfish at February 15, 2006 06:26 PM (zi1GA)
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A girl with her head on straight
Little Melissa comes home from first grade and tells
her father that they learned about the history of
Valentine's Day.
"Since Valentine's Day is named after a Christian saint
and we're Jewish," she asks, "will G-d get mad at me for
giving someone a valentine?
Melissa's father thinks a bit, then says "No, I don't
think G-d would get mad. Who do you want to give a
valentine to?"
"Osama Bin Laden," she says.
"Why Osama Bin Laden ?", her father asks in shock.
"Well," she says, "I thought that if a little American
Jewish girl could have enough love to give Osama a
valentine, he might start to think that maybe we're
not all bad, and maybe start loving people a little bit.
And if other kids saw what I did and sent valentines to
Osama, he'd love everyone a lot. And then he'd start
going all over the place to tell everyone how much he
loved them and how he didn't hate anyone anymore."
Her father's heart swells and he looks at his daughter
with new found pride. "Melissa, that's the most
wonderful thing I've ever heard."
"I know," Melissa says, "and once that gets
him out in the open, the Marines could blow the
shit out of him

To GuyK
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February 14, 2006
Subject: Be My Valentine
A guy walks into a post office one day to see a middle-aged, balding man
standing at the counter methodically placing "Love" stamps on bright pink
envelopes with hearts all over them. He then takes out a perfume bottle
and starts spraying scent all over them.
His curiosity getting the better of him, he goes up to the balding man
and asks him what he is doing. The man says, "I'm sending out 1,000
Valentine cards signed, 'Guess who?'"
"But why?" asks the man.
"I'm a divorce lawyer," the man replies.

To Catfish
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