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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 16 2016, 03:08 AM (3,263 Views) | |
| Horace | Jul 16 2016, 11:04 AM Post #51 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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we all are. Shed a tear on waking and reading GK's post. Not of sadness or happiness, just of "wow this thing I've been concerned about for a long time is actually happening". But ya know that's jon. He does that to folks. |
| As a good person, I implore you to do as I, a good person, do. Be good. Do NOT be bad. If you see bad, end bad. End it in yourself, and end it in others. By any means necessary, the good must conquer the bad. Good people know this. Do you know this? Are you good? | |
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| kluurs | Jul 16 2016, 11:16 AM Post #52 |
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Fulla-Carp
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I keep thinking of the folks who have been in the waiting room, a little boy wondering about dad. |
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| Aqua Letifer | Jul 16 2016, 11:24 AM Post #53 |
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ZOOOOOM!
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Interestingly, I dunno if any other member of TNCR, WTF or Fat Shirley's has met more members than jon. |
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| Steve Miller | Jul 16 2016, 11:32 AM Post #54 |
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Bull-Carp
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Me too. I wonder how long it will take to find out how it's all going? |
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Wag more Bark less | |
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| George K | Jul 16 2016, 11:53 AM Post #55 |
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Finally
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Been 14 hours since he let us know (12:30 local time). I imagine they started working at 1:30 or later, probably. So, that's 12 hours since he went in, I'd guess. I can't see this operation taking less than 6-7 hours, easily more if they have to put him on pump. Then, there's the ICU. That's the rockiest part. It'll be days. |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| Larry | Jul 16 2016, 12:04 PM Post #56 |
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Mmmmmmm, pie!
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Who's taking care of Aqua's sister while Jon is laid up? |
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Of the Pokatwat Tribe | |
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| brenda | Jul 16 2016, 12:05 PM Post #57 |
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That's exactly how it is, at least for me. Jon is very much our Jon, and I care greatly that this goes well for him today. I keep thinking about his little boy and his lovely wife. This has to be a happy and scary day for them. |
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“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” ~A.A. Milne | |
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| justme | Jul 16 2016, 12:35 PM Post #58 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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We love you, Jon!!!!! You got this!!!! |
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"Men sway more towards hussies." G-D3 | |
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| Chris Aher | Jul 16 2016, 12:46 PM Post #59 |
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Middle Aged Carp
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I've met Jon on several occasions and admire his courage. He & family are in my thoughts today. |
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Regards, Chris | |
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| sue | Jul 16 2016, 12:54 PM Post #60 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I was scared when I first saw the thread title - am so relieved to see it was good news. Thanks for relaying the message to us, George. And I'll add my positive thoughts and best wishes to Jon and his family. |
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| George K | Jul 16 2016, 01:07 PM Post #61 |
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Does anyone have any way of getting in touch with his family, or friends? |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| Catseye | Jul 16 2016, 01:24 PM Post #62 |
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Pisa-Carp
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I'm picturing a waiting room crowded, overflowing with people, people standing in the halls, people snagging passing medical staff, what's the word, candy stripers calling the vending machine account because the machines are all empty; parking lot filled to overflowing, extra police directing traffic, waving lightsticks around -- what's going on? Dunno, I heard the mayor is having surgery, no, not the mayor, the King of Sweden, . . . the "rent is too damn high" guy shows up, street musicians, a guy selling funnel cakes, TV trucks, what's going on? The Queen of England is having surgery . . . |
| "How awful a knowledge of the truth can be." -- Sophocles, Oedipus Rex | |
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| Copper | Jul 16 2016, 01:59 PM Post #63 |
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Shortstop
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Does someone here have a Facebook connection? If not do you know the hospital? We can have one of our IT guys peek into their systems for updates. EDIT A quick google makes me suspect he is at Duke Pulmonary Transplant Clinic Why don't you IT guys earn your pay and get us a status https://www.dukehealth.org/locations/duke-pulmonary-transplant-clinic Edited by Copper, Jul 16 2016, 02:01 PM.
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy | |
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| George K | Jul 16 2016, 02:00 PM Post #64 |
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He's a Duke. His FB page shows...nothing. |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| kluurs | Jul 16 2016, 02:07 PM Post #65 |
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Fulla-Carp
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I contacted Chris who probably contact info. |
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| justme | Jul 16 2016, 02:18 PM Post #66 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Good |
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"Men sway more towards hussies." G-D3 | |
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| Mikhailoh | Jul 16 2016, 02:40 PM Post #67 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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I'm at the ball game with my brother, nephew and MFR. all I can think about is Jon. |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| George K | Jul 16 2016, 02:41 PM Post #68 |
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Yeah. It's amazing how worrying about our friends consumes your day. |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| sue | Jul 16 2016, 02:43 PM Post #69 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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yep. other stuff just doesn't seem so important. |
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| kluurs | Jul 16 2016, 02:44 PM Post #70 |
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Fulla-Carp
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I'm in a meeting with transplant docs - though hematology focused - did scope the room for anyone from Duke...nope |
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| George K | Jul 16 2016, 02:46 PM Post #71 |
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This will sound so wrong, so put up with me. We've had our share of tragedies here: Phlebas, Apple, Vince... Yet, when it happens, we give each other a virtual hug, mourn and weep. To my knowledge, we have never been in a situation where we sit and worry, waiting for some news. I hate this. |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| Nanna | Jul 16 2016, 02:47 PM Post #72 |
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Member
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Just saw this. Prayers for Jon, his family, and the donor family. |
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| Catseye | Jul 16 2016, 02:54 PM Post #73 |
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Pisa-Carp
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Yes. It's as others have said: We want to stay up and to maintain the best spirit for our friend, that is of utmost importance, but it is so hard when we can't help worrying. It's almost 7 o'clock where I am, where Jon is. Edited by Catseye, Jul 16 2016, 02:55 PM.
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| "How awful a knowledge of the truth can be." -- Sophocles, Oedipus Rex | |
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| justme | Jul 16 2016, 02:55 PM Post #74 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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You guys worried with me for 3 days. The best support in the world. Yes, I had my family and friends but you guys.... I could be myself around you and didn't have to put on a face and be strong. You guys were and ARE wondrous. Jon, well he, did so much for us. And was ever a gentleman. When I say "love" I don't use the word lightly. I hate this too. Keep faith. |
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"Men sway more towards hussies." G-D3 | |
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| George K | Jul 16 2016, 02:57 PM Post #75 |
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Oh, the other thing I worry about is how are we going to deal with the Welsh Kitchen spammers, with him out for a while? |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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