wandel--
Gus's idea of a Good Game is Fifty-Two pickup. You give him a deck of cards--and a basket.
I really hope Blatham is okay. However, some of us may need to keep Gus occupied until Lola comes down to tell us how things are going.
Still listening in and wishing Lola and Blatham well.....
Lola - I got your message with Bernie's phone number today. You musta been really tired when you left the message. If I sound ANYTHING like the person whose voicemail you left it in, I'll be a monkey's uncle, or aunt.
and then I left the number at work. Sorry.
Lola...
...I'm sure Joe and I (and perhaps Kicky) would like to talk to Bernie from the Pan on Thursday night. Don't want to over-do the calling thing, though...and we'll go along with whatever you think would be best.
Lemme know my PM.
Checking in to wish you well, Bernie and Lola.
You're amost home free.
I took up crocheting when Bear was in hospital last month. I've made you a couple of scarves and a pair of mittens you will have to share. Thank goodness I got my hands on that sheep before Gus did!
Sending love!
Gus, darling. I hope there's been no hurt feelings. I just meat that you've done all that can be expected of a brave and noble friend. But if you like, you can do more.........observing is so out of character for you. Anything you want to do will be most welcome.
Bernie is doing very well indeed. When I arrived at the hospital today, he was sitting in his chair by the window (it looks out over the East River and has a continual parade of ships passing by. It's a lovely view.) He was reading Hunter Thompson. It was a pleasure to see him there, doing what Bernie does.
Tomorrow is the second angioplasty and I'll be very glad when it's done (and so will Bernie). He gets to come home on Thursday. That will be a lovely day. And when he gets here..........we'll see how well he does not smoking, etc.
Anybody wanna made a bet?
Wande........here's some jacks and a super ball.......that should help with Gus until Bernie gets home.
Frank, Bernie will be home on Thursday if all goes well...........I'm sure he'll be very happy to get a call from his Frying Pan friends.
Squinney.......scarves and a pair of mittens. that will be very nice......we'll share, I'm sure with perfect cooperation. (not)
But I'd also like to say that anyone out there who is still smoking.........please stop.
I'm sure, all goes well and Bernie certainly will be home on Thursday.
All the very best!!!
[I would call him, too, but since I don't have his telephone number and since I'm on a day trip to Norwich/UK tomorrow . Besides, a call from here could start a sincere wish to start smoking again:wink: ]
Lola...
...I think you...and almost everyone in this thread...
....are putting way too much emphasis on the smoking thing.
I gave up smoking cigarettes over 40 years ago...and only smoke a cigar or two a week right now...so this is not about an ox and grinding. But I suspect there are many factors that went into Bernie's problem here....and I suspect further that factors other than his smoking played a much, much larger role in what is going on.
It probably is best he give up smoking...but to suppose his smoking is the major culprit is naive.
In any case, Frank, whether smoking was the initial culprit or not, smoking is not acceptable for those who have had a heart attack.
Ticomaya wrote:In any case, Frank, whether smoking was the initial culprit or not, smoking is not acceptable for those who have had a heart attack.
... said the cigar-puffing avatar to the cigar-puffing poster.
I do agree with Frank that all factors should be taken into consideration, along with the smoking. Diet and excercise are equally important, to start with.
Watching this thread closely & hoping for further signs of recovery.
So, Frank, you feel that blatham should just keep smoking?
Thats quite a crock. SMoking, as a risk factor, is cumulative and collective. Studies have shown that people who smoke, have longevity issues, all manifest based upon their own genetic and enviromental surrounds.
Smoking imparts a certain increase of "stickiness " to blood platelets that <Ive been told, max out during 2 periods of the day. So, most (not all) heart attacks occur either early morning or mid evening.
By not heeding the "quit smoking" advice, or worse, ignoring the research facts, now thats naive.
I quit cigarrettes years ago and kept smoking cigars until about three years ago. I quit cigars after my kids and wife confronted me with pictures of buccal cancer. My risk factors as an ex smopker are still higher than a "never have smoked" person, but Ive reduced my full load by taking a personal responsibility and going cold turkey. Smoking cigars is like sticking your head over a barbeque grille for the length of time you lite u8p.
First heart attacks are usually great warnings, they give one an opportunity to "tweak" life styles, diets, exercise and filty habits (like smoking).
Second heart attacks, statistically, arent as forgiving.
Two words:
Peter Jennings.
An adult smoker for most of his life, who quit for some time, then relapsed as a result of the stress he put himself under after the events of 9/11.
Diagnosis to dead in four months.
Just sayin'.
(Yes I am aware, smart-alecks, that PJ didn't pass away from a heart attack...)
well, we cant take any risk element for granted.
"Ill only use a little bit of salt"
"One cigar wont hurt"
"You go to the gym, Im gonna watch Orange County Choppers"
"Gimme that cannoli'
