Congratulations on 2000 posts. If you win a prize I'm going to be really mad, I didn't win anything when I hit #2000.

I have friends with migraines, they are nasty things. My son gets cluster headaches, a male version of migraines. He'll be sick for days until it finally goes away but if it gets way more then he can handle he goes to the Emergency Room for a shot of pain killers and his body will suck down 4 - 5 bags of fluids and he'll sleep for most of the next day.

They must come from his dad's side of the family because no one on my side gets them.

I have had some really bad news. My brother-in-law has had a return of his cancer, just two months after passing his 5-year survivor mark. It's in his lungs, liver and spleen. He was started on chemo last week and early yesterday he was rushed by ambulance to the hospital, my sister says he almost didn't make it.

He is more than just a bro-in-law, I've known him all my life. My sister started dating him when she was 14, he was our next door neighbor and I was just a 2-year old. He's the brother I never had. He had just celebrated his 81st birthday in June. My sister is worn out from caring for him. He's a deaf mute and she has had to interpret at every doctors appt., been there with him for every treatment and this last week he got really sick, vomiting, diarrhea and couldn't eat. His fever soared to 105, his breathing became labored and his blood pressure would rise so high then plummet out even the doctors didn't have much hope.

This man has been there for me through thick and thin. He's helped me move numerous times, volunteered to help me paint my whole house 3 different times, brought me food when I didn't have any and given me money for gas or other things when I didn't ask for it. I'm sick to death for him and so worried about my sister. She's worn out and at 76 she's just not capable of taking on all the responsibility for his care. She has her own health issues, arthritis, fibromyalgia and thyroid problems. She raised me giving up her teen years to take over my care because our mom had severe congestive heart failure. I've already lost one sister I don't want to lose another and my bro-in-law too.

I feel like Mandeville, death seems to follow me around and it's always the ones who were the good ones in the family. Why couldn't it be the black sheep?

Now I've got myself crying so I'm going to sign off...good night all my friends and may God bless all of you.

This is one of those moments that I wish I had a superpower to make everything all better, but since I don't, all I can do is say--

I'm so sorry to hear this, Kees.

<BfloGal gives Kees a big virtual hug and doesn't let go>

I'm praying for your brother-in-law, your sister, and you.

Barb

I'm sorry to hear this, Kees.

You and your family are in my prays, and I am sending you all
<<<<good vibration>>>>

Big warm hugs for you!

Mi

I am very, very, very sorry to hear this Kees. Life is so unfair and I hate being in a position where there is nothing I can do about it.

Hang in there and let us Monk-ees help you through.

{{{HUGS}}}

Prayers, wishes, vibes...you've gottem all from the NE girl!!!!

Monk-Meisters UNITE!!!!! When one of us is in need, we all are!!!!

Love,

KA23

Grandma Sue,

I so very, very sorry to hear this horrible news! My thoughts, well wishes, and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do, please, don't hesitate to let me know! You know I love you!

Kelly

Thanks so much to all of my Monk friends. I've been holding this inside for the last month and trying to be positive but it's so hard and I feel so helpless. What a rotten time to be back at work.

The deaf community is holding a mass prayer for Howie, I believe in the power of prayer, have seen a few miracles and know they work, God does hear us.

I'm feeling much better today and with the warm thoughts you are sending I will make it through what ever the outcome is.

I really love my Monk friends.

The power of prayer is very strong indeed. Don't give up.

We love you too!!!

Prayer is a powerful thing and it DOES change things! Hang in there! We love you too!

Oh, Kees. Somehow I missed your post yesterday. I'm so sorry. I'll be sending up lots of prayers for you and your family. May God hold you close now, my friend.

*Gives Kees a big, warm hug*

Mornin' all. I am leaving in a few minutes to go to Toronto. For those who chat Friday, have fun and enjoy the new eppy! I'll see y'all Monday. Have a great weekend.

Have a GREAT Trip, Robin!!

Have a great time in Toronto. I lived there for three years back in the 70's and its a great place!


Hi all. I am checking in to say all is fine in the state of Kansas. Dorothy's fine, Toto's feeling good for his age, and many of the Munchkins are watching their weight but seem cheerful in spite of that. No, witches the last time I looked around. Tons of red shoes for sale at the Shoe Box down at the corner. There's no place like homw!

School started today and it went very well. Had a great day. Hope you did, too.

Have a great trip and a good weekend in Toronto!

Hi, all! this is going to be a great day (or at least a evening)! I am going to see The Man Who Wasn´t There this evening in the movies. Yes! And tomorrow I will watch Mr Monk in the Underwater.
I hope you will have also a great time!

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Hi. It's not raining...

Hi hello.. it's about 1AM here. It's about time to get some sleep. A few nights ago I dreamed something I can't really remember now, but I know I shouted: "wipe! wipe! WIIIPE!" a lot.. and I woke up with that thought..

now I think I watched too much Monk today (is that possible??) and I'm going to dream some wipes again.. holy monks..

im here from sparks, nevada just want give a shout out to my fellow peeps
(monk fans!!)

It sure is raining in sunny Orlando. Tropical Storm Fay is here as I speak. There have been some Tornados spinning off of it.

Stay safe, Quinfran!

Thanks, BfloGal! That means alot to me.

Stay safe! Take Care!

Wow. Be careful. I'll be thinking of you.

Thank you Foxtrot and history08.

quinfran, listen to your friends, stay safe and 'be careful.' I've been following Fay on the weather channel, fickle female was suppose to head for the panhandle, not that that's any better.

We get torndos, not pleasant, not pleasant at all. If you hear a train coming head for the closest enclosed space in the middle of your house, or a basement if you're lucky enough to have one.

I have had a couple of tornado encounters here in the glorious state of Ohio and it isn't fun. I've read about the tornado trouble down in Florida due to Fay. I hope it isn't affecting you quinfran or any other Florida Monk-ees here on the board. Be safe!!!

Thanks everyone, for all your concern. This morning, the storm is moving very slow on the east coast. The weather men say, it might come back across Fl. I hope Mandeville will be safe too, since he also lives in Fl.

Apparently M is okay since he's been on the board today. How are things in FL right now? I heard Fay has moved back in for the third time?

Thanks for asking. Right now Fay is north of Orlando. It is moving to the west. You`r right, this is the third time. We are getting outer, heavy rain bands and lots of wind. A big concern for many, is flooding. So far, we are doing well. Some of the surounding counties have lost power. Falling trees are also a problem.

My cats dined on people Tuna tonight, it is too rainy and windy for me to go out, for cat food. I went to the dentist yesterday, thinking I had a tooth problem, he said I have a bad sinus infection. I am on meds. and trying to stay indoors. Thanks again, for all the concern! Anna

Take care Anna. Stay safe and dry!!

Just checking in on everyone...glad to hear that all our Florida Monk fans are holding up well under Fay's massive dumping of rain...

Hope everyone had a great day...

It's Friday everyone! Hopefully Fay will get out of Florida finally and everyone can enjoy their weekend.

Yeah, all you Florida folks be safe, ya hear?

I'm here, but I won't be for long. I'm going to have to miss tonight's episode. I'm so sad. I REALLY want to see it. Unfortunately I will be on an airplane tonight, and when they re-air the episode tomorrow I will be in a canoe in the middle of a river. Oh well, it's for a good cause. My mom's birthday.

I'm going to miss it, too. Second one in a row. Curses.

Hark! I hear the 'call to arms' which means it's time to go to work and rescue the kittens from the little hands of toddlers.

Why is it, I ask, that when most of the members are here I have to leave? Is it fair? No! But it does pay the gas and light bill each month.

I'll see everyone tonight after the new eppy airs - don't talk behind my back now, I have eyes and ears on the back of my head -- it's a great grandma thing.

Five more hours!!!

Hi!
Four more hours.
In fact, less than that.
Three hours and fifty minutes and twenty seconds.

Hi, it's meme, um, you know, meme stottlebeck. Just checking in to check right back out.

We're going camping again....Probably for ten to fourteen days. (We paid mucho dinero for the camper, and I'm going to get my money's worth. )

I just didn't want all you great Monk fans to be worried that I'm not here in the sandbox. As you all know that I like to run away from home at a moment's notice, I didn't want you all to think it's a permanent goodbye. It does make me very happy to know that you're all such good friends that you notice someone's absence and worry about it.

We will, admittedly, only be three miles from home, so I may try to pop in for a few minutes when I come home to catch up on laundry.

Meme

Have a great day Meme!

Hey guys...in for like...probably the whole day as I try to continue writing my fanfic and write a new one that I suddenly think needs to be written.

Just dropped in for a minute. Have my new computer, no big problems logging in. USA did send me 4 emails with my new password, the 3rd was the magic charm. Kept my name, my post count and still have my messages so life is good.

See whoever is here tomorrow (Sunday) after work.

Yeah!

A success!

I'm still upset about some people losing their post counts and PM's -- and it stinks to lose people because of it. But I'm glad you're back on OK.

I'm apparently fine too -- but cannot change my password, avatar, profile, pic, or siggy.

I think it's just their way of affirming my Monkish tendency to not change anything --ever.

I am upset too Bflogal...I am so bummed about the fact that we have lost a large quantity of great posters on this forum due to the change. I hope that Bubba will be back with us soon...miss his great posts! I find it interesting...You cannot change your Avatar, sig or anything...It took me a few times...about 30 to get to change my avatar...I had to go without one for a while but then I was able to download a new one.

Well, I hope everyone is having a great weekend...sad that tomorrow is MONDAY... But one bright thing is that I just booked a B&B for my vacation in October...I cant wait!

TTFN...

just bumping this thread up

Congrats on the new computer. Must be something in the air, as I bought a laptop recently...

So did I --LOL.

All the happy Monk fans on their shiny new laptops...

Cool. Is it shiny?

We missed you in the chat....

It's a little shiny.

I just got out of my internet purgatory.

While I don't believe in purgatory...I can believe in Internet Purgatory!!!!

I wonder, is there a special purgatory for spammers?