The 12th Official Random Madams and Madmen Discussion for TPBM

cfpackerfan wrote in post #6054926
Most of the time we just had the olympus with us. We got a few pics, they aren't great, but they are great. KWIM?

Here's one to share tonight... I'll PP some later and share more.

FABULOUS!! You guys look great, I LOVE Marian's dress!

cfpackerfan wrote in post #6055039
Ok, for you Phantom virgins... (sheesh!)

I have read the book.
I have listened to the music. I actually wore a CD out completely, and had to buy a new one.
I know all the songs by heart.
I bought the movie when it came out, and have watched it dozens of times.
I have DREAMED of seeing it live. Didn't think it would ever happen.

It was emotional to me.

The play itself is a great story of love and loss. It does get emotional in parts.
But the tears... those were all mine.

dork

cfpackerfan wrote in post #6055128
ROFL!!!

She's used to people spelling her name like that. And Miriam, Mirrian, Mariann, Mirian, Marionn, Maryann, etc.
Her 5th grade teacher called her Miriam for the WHOLE year.

spelling my name out it seems easy to hear how it would sound, but I've had it misspelled and folks calling me all sorts of variations. Chris, Christine, Christa, carissa...I rarely correct, just smile and mmmhmmm them.

Becky N wrote in post #6056160
DEB, where is Chestnut Ridge, NY in relation to you? Curt has a cousin living there taking classes in Eurhythmy training.

Are you sure it is NY? There is a Chestnut Ridge NJ. what is Eurhythmy?

Skrim17 wrote in post #6056335
Are you sure it is NY? There is a Chestnut Ridge NJ. what is Eurhythmy?

NY according to an e-mail from her mom. Eurhythmy is a repetative dance technique, near as I can gather from Dictionary.com. I think she is planning to use it for therapudic purposes.

HI EVERYONE .
Cat love your photos and you 2 look so beautiful and HAPPY >>>>Nice to see .Must of felt good seeing a dream come true for you Cat and a daughter to share that with is priceless .
Becky hi not sure I have ever heard of that place .
Crissa ..hows things?
Robert ..Are you home today?
Hi ya Mark always nice to know your around here somewhere

Oh and I can't forget how fun the cartoons have been ~~ Permi looks adorable as always .

Morning all

Hi Harm ..hows it going for you today?

I am ok ta, tired....stiff right shoulder too...playing too much tennis of late!

how are you?

I'm good ..slight headache but no biggie .

Good Morning All

Had a quick scan through the last day or so.

Dan, loved the Mod School strip.

And, saw a couple of Vegas Hotties.

Dad is slowly coming around, and by that I mean he is speaking some, though very hard to understand. He mostly complains about the pain he is in. He normally has chronic back pain. He lost an arm right up the shoulder socket when he was 19 from a shotgun blast, and got run over by a combine (big harvesting machine for those not farm savvy) was in his late 30's and had some severely crushed bones (was actually told he would not likely walk again, though did in less than a year. All this has really caused his back to be messed up, this is why he exercises all the time. His arm is still restrained so he does not start pulling at his tubes. They did a CT scan yesterday and say there is something abnormal they have to check out further, and need to do so before they can do an MRI which I guess will be more telling. So, though still in a terrible way, he is slowly coming back, the question will be just how far that he makes it in the end. Sorry to keep dumping this on you all, but it does feel kinda good to share for some reason.

Jasper is continuing to do great, though is really full o' beans. You can't imagine how much of a joy he has been for us right now. He is also a good distraction for my mom who is staying with us.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #6056600
Dad is slowly coming around, and by that I mean he is speaking some, though very hard to understand. He mostly complains about the pain he is in. He normally has chronic back pain. He lost an arm right up the shoulder socket when he was 19 from a shotgun blast, and got run over by a combine (big harvesting machine for those not farm savvy) was in his late 30's and had some severely crushed bones (was actually told he would not likely walk again, though did in less than a year. His arm is still restrained so he does not start pulling at his tubes. They did a CT scan yesterday and say there is something abnormal they have to check out further, and need to do so before they can do an MRI which I guess will be more telling.

fingers crossed for his recovery!!

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #6056600
Sorry to keep dumping this on you all, but it does feel kinda good to share for some reason.

I can vouch for everyone else that you don't need to apologise. The next thread should be labelled the Dr Phil help the mods thread

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #6056600
Good Morning All

Had a quick scan through the last day or so.

Dan, loved the Mod School strip.

And, saw a couple of Vegas Hotties.

Dad is slowly coming around, and by that I mean he is speaking some, though very hard to understand. He mostly complains about the pain he is in. He normally has chronic back pain. He lost an arm right up the shoulder socket when he was 19 from a shotgun blast, and got run over by a combine (big harvesting machine for those not farm savvy) was in his late 30's and had some severely crushed bones (was actually told he would not likely walk again, though did in less than a year. His arm is still restrained so he does not start pulling at his tubes. They did a CT scan yesterday and say there is something abnormal they have to check out further, and need to do so before they can do an MRI which I guess will be more telling. So, though still in a terrible way, he is slowly coming back, the question will be just how far that is. Sorry to keep dumping this on you all, but it does feel kinda good to share for some reason.

Jasper is continuing to do great, though is really full o' beans. You can't imagine how much of a joy he has been for us right now. He is also a good distraction for my mom who is staying with us.

Jim your always welcome to share here we do care and want to know .
I am still keeping you in our thoughts and love and have hope for a sense of peace through all of this for you and yours .
Glad that Jasper is giving you some laughs and your right perfect timing on getting him
Hows work going? Hows the kids ? (((((((((((((((big hugs Jim)))))))))))))))

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #6056600
Good Morning All

Had a quick scan through the last day or so.

Dan, loved the Mod School strip.

And, saw a couple of Vegas Hotties.

Dad is slowly coming around, and by that I mean he is speaking some, though very hard to understand. He mostly complains about the pain he is in. He normally has chronic back pain. He lost an arm right up the shoulder socket when he was 19 from a shotgun blast, and got run over by a combine (big harvesting machine for those not farm savvy) was in his late 30's and had some severely crushed bones (was actually told he would not likely walk again, though did in less than a year. All this has really caused his back to be messed up, this is why he exercises all the time. His arm is still restrained so he does not start pulling at his tubes. They did a CT scan yesterday and say there is something abnormal they have to check out further, and need to do so before they can do an MRI which I guess will be more telling. So, though still in a terrible way, he is slowly coming back, the question will be just how far that he makes it in the end. Sorry to keep dumping this on you all, but it does feel kinda good to share for some reason.

Jasper is continuing to do great, though is really full o' beans. You can't imagine how much of a joy he has been for us right now. He is also a good distraction for my mom who is staying with us.

Getting run over my a combine!?!?! WOW!! I am glad you guys are seeing improvements, that is great news! I am sorry that he is in such terrible pain!!! My continued thoughts and prayers for your dad!!!!!

And never apologize for sharing this with us!!!!!!!! That's what friends are for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (((((((((JIM & JIM'S DAD)))))))))))

Can't wait to see more pictures of cute little Jasper!!!!!!! Glad he is the bright spot in your days!!!!!!!

Please continue to update us on your dad's progress!!!!!!

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #6056600
Sorry to keep dumping this on you all, but it does feel kinda good to share for some reason.

Jasper is continuing to do great, though is really full o' beans. You can't imagine how much of a joy he has been for us right now. He is also a good distraction for my mom who is staying with us.

No need to apologize, we are glad we can be here for you.

Good to hear Jasper is there for you, too. Should really help in solidifying the pack bound between you all. I'm glad you got a smartie with some vigor, sounds like he will fit right into your life style.

Deb I did a search on Chestnut Ridge, it is actually really close to you! when I did the search I saw all the stuff about steiner and what not and the waldorf schools so I would assume that is where your niece is.

Harm wrote in post #6056614
fingers crossed for his recovery!!

I can vouch for everyone else that you don't need to apologise. The next thread should be labelled the Dr Phil help the mods thread

Thanks Harm.

Miniflash wrote in post #6056619
Jim your always welcome to share here we do care and want to know .
I am still keeping you in our thoughts and love and have hope for a sense of peace through all of this for you and yours .
Glad that Jasper is giving you some laughs and your right perfect timing on getting him
Hows work going? Hows the kids ? (((((((((((((((big hugs Jim)))))))))))))))

Thanks Deb.
The kids are great, though Caitlin knows nothing of her Grandpas ill's. She is 1 1/2 weeks into her 4 week Thailand trip, and we have decided to not let her know about it, don't want her feeling bad for not being home, and knowing how compassionate that girl is, she would be worried.
Work, well, lets just say I am now further behind then ever, with lots of potential stuff coming in.

mtnphtgrphr wrote in post #6056697
Getting run over my a combine!?!?! WOW!! I am glad you guys are seeing improvements, that is great news! I am sorry that he is in such terrible pain!!! My continued thoughts and prayers for your dad!!!!!

And never apologize for sharing this with us!!!!!!!! That's what friends are for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (((((((((JIM & JIM'S DAD)))))))))))

Can't wait to see more pictures of cute little Jasper!!!!!!! Glad he is the bright spot in your days!!!!!!!

Please continue to update us on your dad's progress!!!!!!

Thanks Jen
The combine went right up on to his hip and stomach, they figure the prosthesis he was wearing saved him from being crushed worse, quite likely killing him. I was about 8 at the time.

I do need to get a few more shots of Jasper, and will share them when I do.