... so, it's time to let you let you all what's happening to me.

In September last year I was diagnosed as having Mantle Cell Lymphoma.
It's relatively rare and thus difficult to treat. It's also diagnosed
late, mainly because it shows few, if any, symptoms in its early stages;
by the time I was diagnosed I was at stage 4b. This was not good.

Luckily, I was assigned a brilliant consultant, David Wrench (a Scot,
but don't hold that against him), who fought to have me included in a
new trial protocol that has a fighting chance of preventing me from
joining the Choir Invisible for a few years yet. I get a PET scan in
about 10 days time to confirm our suspicions that I may be heading for
remission. If that is actually the case then I get a Stem Cell
Transplant in the late Summer.

I tell you this so that you don't all wonder why I might have
disappeared from the ng in a few month's time.

Oh, nearly forgot: What's the Subject line about? I'm just a foot
soldier who volunteered to be part of the Forlorn Hope. If it all works
we'll be one step closer to ridding the world of cancer.

John
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It's just occurred to me that some may not know what the Forlorn Hope
is. I quote Wikipedia:

"A forlorn hope is a band of soldiers or other combatants chosen to take
the leading part in a military operation, such as an assault on a
defended position, where the risk of casualties is high."

John (sharpening his sword and loading his pistols)
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On 30-5-2016 0:47, Doctor John wrote:
> I get a PET scan in
> about 10 days time to confirm our suspicions that I may be heading for
> remission. If that is actually the case then I get a Stem Cell
> Transplant in the late Summer.
>

Good luck John! I sincerely hope remission is confirmed. It would 
certainly not be for a lack of fighting spirit indeed from your side.

-- 
Thomas

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On 5/30/2016 12:21 AM, Doctor John wrote:
> It's just occurred to me that some may not know what the Forlorn Hope
> is. I quote Wikipedia:
>

I did not know that. I thought it was the "nom de plume" or "nom de 
guerre", even, of a developer. ;)


Anyway, I'm glad you have come out of the closest.

Slainte mhath!

Which reminds me...


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     Stephen

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I am both sorry to hear that this has happened to you, and very happy to hear
that there is cause to think that your're entering remission!

In recent years, I've known more than a few people who have been diagnosed with
or have left us due to one -oma or another.

I hope you have many good people around you to help carry you through and keep
your spirits up.

I wish you the very best of science and luck   :)

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On 30/05/16 10:14, Stephen wrote:
> 
> Slainte mhath!
> 
> Which reminds me...
> 
> 
Now, how did I know that you'd say that?

BTW The subject line is a straight lift from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiIoJxM8Wms

John
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On 30/05/16 07:52, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> 
> Good luck John! I sincerely hope remission is confirmed. It would
> certainly not be for a lack of fighting spirit indeed from your side.
> 
Thanks, Thomas. As David Wrench said, we can do this the easy way (and
you'll have a few years) or we take the hard option. I, naturally, chose
the hard route.

John
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On 30/05/16 12:05, Bald Eagle wrote:
> 
> I hope you have many good people around you to help carry you through and keep
> your spirits up.
> 
> I wish you the very best of science and luck   :)
> 
Thanks for the good wishes. Rest assured that I have a very strong
support network; one of them is a regular poster on this very newsgroup.

John
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On 5/30/2016 8:09 AM, Doctor John wrote:
> Thanks, Thomas. As David Wrench said, we can do this the easy way (and
> you'll have a few years) or we take the hard option. I, naturally, chose
> the hard route.

spoken like a true warrior. my positive thoughts are with you ... my 
brother from another mother

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On 5/30/2016 1:29 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 30/05/16 12:05, Bald Eagle wrote:
>>
>> I hope you have many good people around you to help carry you through and keep
>> your spirits up.
>>
>> I wish you the very best of science and luck   :)
>>
> Thanks for the good wishes. Rest assured that I have a very strong
> support network; one of them is a regular poster on this very newsgroup.
>
> John
>
You are only saying that because I've not given you the bottle of hooch 
I said I would when you can drink again. {I have been holding off in 
case I did not have to buy it. {Did I say  that out loud?)}
And thanks. :-D

-- 

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     Stephen

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On 30/05/16 15:22, Jim Holsenback wrote:
> 
> spoken like a true warrior. my positive thoughts are with you ... my
> brother from another mother
> 
Thanks, Jim. That means a lot.
... which reminds me; I still fully intend to get over to the States as
soon as the medics (and the travel insurance companies) let me.

John
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On 30/05/16 15:31, Stephen wrote:
> You are only saying that because I've not given you the bottle of hooch
> I said I would when you can drink again. {I have been holding off in
> case I did not have to buy it. {Did I say  that out loud?)}
> And thanks. :-D
> 

... and there speaks the true Scot that we all know and love :-D

John
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On 5/30/2016 3:45 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> ... and there speaks the true Scot that we all know and love:-D

Who are you calling an informal fallacy? :)

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     Stephen

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hi,

On 29/05/2016 23:47, Doctor John wrote:
> ... so, it's time to let you let you all what's happening to me.

never met you, still, fingers crossed.

jr.

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On 2016/05/30 01:21 AM, Doctor John wrote:
> It's just occurred to me that some may not know what the Forlorn Hope
> is. I quote Wikipedia:
>
> "A forlorn hope is a band of soldiers or other combatants chosen to take
> the leading part in a military operation, such as an assault on a
> defended position, where the risk of casualties is high."
>
> John (sharpening his sword and loading his pistols)
>

That's the spirit!
A positive attitude is a remission catalyst.

Praying this Mantle Cell Lymphoma dies.

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-Nekar Xenos-

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Am 30.05.2016 um 13:46 schrieb Doctor John:

> BTW The subject line is a straight lift from:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiIoJxM8Wms

No ailment in the world excuses that kind of "music" :P

Wishing you all the best though.

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On 5/31/2016 5:56 PM, clipka wrote:
> Am 30.05.2016 um 13:46 schrieb Doctor John:
>
>> BTW The subject line is a straight lift from:
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiIoJxM8Wms
>
> No ailment in the world excuses that kind of "music" :P
>

You had to be there (and then). :)

Try this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvUQcnfwUUM


> Wishing you all the best though.
>

Wishes can be realised by a votive offering of uisce beatha. The good 
doctor tells me. ;)

-- 

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     Stephen

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Am 31.05.2016 um 19:41 schrieb Stephen:

>>> BTW The subject line is a straight lift from:
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiIoJxM8Wms
>>
>> No ailment in the world excuses that kind of "music" :P
>>
> 
> You had to be there (and then). :)
> 
> Try this one.
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvUQcnfwUUM

That one's kind of ok (though Ray's facial hair style still qualifies
him for a long-term sentence of hard labour ;)).

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On 5/31/2016 8:11 PM, clipka wrote:
> Am 31.05.2016 um 19:41 schrieb Stephen:
>
>>>> BTW The subject line is a straight lift from:
>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiIoJxM8Wms
>>>
>>> No ailment in the world excuses that kind of "music" :P
>>>
>>
>> You had to be there (and then). :)
>>
>> Try this one.
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvUQcnfwUUM
>
> That one's kind of ok (though Ray's facial hair style still qualifies
> him for a long-term sentence of hard labour ;)).
>

I won't argue with that. Especially if you listen to the lyrics.

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     Stephen

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On 31/05/16 17:56, clipka wrote:
> 
> No ailment in the world excuses that kind of "music" :P
> 

I'd be willing to bet that you don't like this either:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkuJb8MROzg
I used it raise my spirits when I felt particularly down. When I was in
isolation, I had the medics dancing to it once.

Oh, and just for Stephen and a couple of other usual suspects:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5NGXyRpzTw

John (grinning like a maniac)
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On 31/05/16 03:31, Nekar Xenos wrote:
> 
> That's the spirit!
> A positive attitude is a remission catalyst.
> 
> Praying this Mantle Cell Lymphoma dies.
> 
Thanks, Nekar.

I saw a few people who just gave up; they didn't last long. Whereas
those with a sense of humour like myself had a tendency to improve. One
guy I met had been living with mesothelioma* for nearly 15 years; he
said that when the Grim Reaper came to call he just laughed at him.


* Median life expectancy for mesothelioma patients usually ranges from
12 to 21 months, depending on the stage of the disease at diagnosis,
with approximately 40 percent of patients living beyond one year and 20
percent living beyond two years.

John
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On 30/05/16 23:11, jr wrote:
> 
> never met you, still, fingers crossed.
> 

Yes, you have. We had a conversation re: ffmpeg just a few days ago :-)
In the context of this ng that makes you an acquaintance.

BTW The script finally worked and I now have a collection of normalised
files. In the end I set the gain to -1.0dB. It seemed to give better
sound quality.

John
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On 5/31/2016 9:55 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 31/05/16 17:56, clipka wrote:
>>
>> No ailment in the world excuses that kind of "music" :P
>>
>
> I'd be willing to bet that you don't like this either:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkuJb8MROzg
> I used it raise my spirits when I felt particularly down. When I was in
> isolation, I had the medics dancing to it once.
>

The medics who had been working for 24 hours, straight. Right?

> Oh, and just for Stephen and a couple of other usual suspects:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5NGXyRpzTw
>

I always heard that as "have a sniff on me. ;-)

As in pass me that rolled up fiver and "ditto" :-P
And as you know I've stopped smoking cigarettes since my bypass.


> John (grinning like a maniac)
>

Like? ^_^

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     Stephen

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On 31/05/16 22:23, Stephen wrote:
> On 5/31/2016 9:55 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 31/05/16 17:56, clipka wrote:
>>>
>>> No ailment in the world excuses that kind of "music" :P
>>>
>>
>> I'd be willing to bet that you don't like this either:
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkuJb8MROzg
>> I used it raise my spirits when I felt particularly down. When I was in
>> isolation, I had the medics dancing to it once.
>>
> 
> The medics who had been working for 24 hours, straight. Right?
> 

24 hours? That's a half shift for some of them. Exaggerating but only a
bit (as you very well know). The nurses too would often work 16 hours
and then return the next day to repeat the same. Beth (NFN) was one of
those dedicated to doing that.

>> Oh, and just for Stephen and a couple of other usual suspects:
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5NGXyRpzTw
>>
> 
> I always heard that as "have a sniff on me. ;-)
> 
> As in pass me that rolled up fiver and "ditto" :-P
> And as you know I've stopped smoking cigarettes since my bypass.
>

Of course you have ;-)

> 
>> John (grinning like a maniac)
>>
> 
> Like? ^_^
> 

You might very well think that; I could not possibly comment.

John
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On 5/31/2016 10:42 PM, Doctor John wrote:

>
> 24 hours? That's a half shift for some of them. Exaggerating but only a
> bit (as you very well know). The nurses too would often work 16 hours
> and then return the next day to repeat the same. Beth (NFN) was one of
> those dedicated to doing that.
>

And you let her stick needles in you?


>
>>
>>> John (grinning like a maniac)
>>>
>>
>> Like? ^_^
>>
>
> You might very well think that; I could not possibly comment.
>

Put a bit of stick about. :)


-- 

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     Stephen

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On 31/05/16 23:41, Stephen wrote:
> 
> And you let her stick needles in you?
> 

Well, the alternative was an en*m*.
I think I chose correctly.

John
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On 5/31/2016 11:52 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 31/05/16 23:41, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> And you let her stick needles in you?
>>
>
> Well, the alternative was an en*m*.
> I think I chose correctly.
>

And here's me thinking that was what southern schooldays trained you for.

"Pass me another fag, Carruthers. This one's split."


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     Stephen

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On 01/06/16 00:10, Stephen wrote:
> 
> And here's me thinking that was what southern schooldays trained you for.
> 
> "Pass me another fag, Carruthers. This one's split."
> 
> 
ROTFL

John
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Am 31.05.2016 um 22:55 schrieb Doctor John:

>> No ailment in the world excuses that kind of "music" :P
>>
> 
> I'd be willing to bet that you don't like this either:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkuJb8MROzg

That's a bet you'd win hands down, but...

> I used it raise my spirits when I felt particularly down. When I was in
> isolation, I had the medics dancing to it once.

... if it gets a team of medics to dance -- preferably female ones --
this one /might/ be excused ;)

> Oh, and just for Stephen and a couple of other usual suspects:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5NGXyRpzTw
> 
> John (grinning like a maniac)

Just "like" a maniac? ;)

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On Sun, 29 May 2016 23:47:16 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> ... so, it's time to let you let you all what's happening to me.
> 
> In September last year I was diagnosed as having Mantle Cell Lymphoma.
> It's relatively rare and thus difficult to treat. It's also diagnosed
> late, mainly because it shows few, if any, symptoms in its early stages;
> by the time I was diagnosed I was at stage 4b. This was not good.
> 
> Luckily, I was assigned a brilliant consultant, David Wrench (a Scot,
> but don't hold that against him), who fought to have me included in a
> new trial protocol that has a fighting chance of preventing me from
> joining the Choir Invisible for a few years yet. I get a PET scan in
> about 10 days time to confirm our suspicions that I may be heading for
> remission. If that is actually the case then I get a Stem Cell
> Transplant in the late Summer.
> 
> I tell you this so that you don't all wonder why I might have
> disappeared from the ng in a few month's time.
> 
> Oh, nearly forgot: What's the Subject line about? I'm just a foot
> soldier who volunteered to be part of the Forlorn Hope. If it all works
> we'll be one step closer to ridding the world of cancer.

That is promising news.  I think Stephen may have shared with you that my 
sister-in-law's husband was diagnosed with MCL about 2.5 years ago.  
Sadly, he was not diagnosed in time, but he hung in there as long as he 
could to provide data about this form of cancer because it's so rare.

We wish you the very best success in your treatment - with hopes that the 
PET scan shows you are going into remission.

Jim

-- 
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and 
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

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On 6/2/2016 3:05 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> That is promising news.  I think Stephen may have shared with you that my
> sister-in-law's husband was diagnosed with MCL about 2.5 years ago.

No I didn't. You did not say I could (sorry if you meant by telling me 
that gave me permission*).

Also at the time I thought the news was too negative.

Reminds me of the old joke.

The three fastest means of communication are:

Telephone
Telegraph
Tell my sister.

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On 02/06/16 03:05, Jim Henderson wrote:
> 
> That is promising news.  I think Stephen may have shared with you that my 
> sister-in-law's husband was diagnosed with MCL about 2.5 years ago.  
> Sadly, he was not diagnosed in time, but he hung in there as long as he 
> could to provide data about this form of cancer because it's so rare.
> 
> We wish you the very best success in your treatment - with hopes that the 
> PET scan shows you are going into remission.
> 
> Jim
> 
Many thanks for the good wishes.

I was sorry to learn about your family loss; however, the knowledge
would not have changed my outlook. I look at the statistics for survival
rather than those for less positive outcomes. He sounds like he was a
man after my own heart: if I don't get through, I will have, at the
least, helped pave the way for others.

Incidentally, I'm quite proud of having MCL. If I have to go then it's a
rarity that takes me rather than something common :-D

John
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On 03/06/16 00:15, Doctor John wrote:
> 
> Incidentally, I'm quite proud of having MCL. If I have to go then it's a
> rarity that takes me rather than something common :-D
> 
> John
> 
Talking of rarities, I hope Stephen remebers that I like Islay whiskies
rather than the cat's piss called Glenfiddich

John (Raising a glass*)

* David Wrench has recommended that I try to live as normal life as
possible. The last time I saw him, his parting words were: Eat, drink
and be merry.
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On 01/06/16 13:56, clipka wrote:
> 
> .... if it gets a team of medics to dance -- preferably female ones --
> this one /might/ be excused ;)
> 

Oh yes. Three of the five were female :-D

>> John (grinning like a maniac)
> 
> Just "like" a maniac? ;)
> 
What did you expect? I'm not going to admit to my personal insanity.

John
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On 03/06/16 00:15, Doctor John wrote:
> 
> Incidentally, I'm quite proud of having MCL. If I have to go then it's a
> rarity that takes me rather than something common :-D
> 
> John
> 

I'd rather be shot down by the Red Baron than Pilot Officer Prune.

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On 6/3/2016 12:25 AM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 03/06/16 00:15, Doctor John wrote:
>>
>> Incidentally, I'm quite proud of having MCL. If I have to go then it's a
>> rarity that takes me rather than something common :-D
>>
>> John
>>
> Talking of rarities, I hope Stephen remebers that I like Islay whiskies
> rather than the cat's piss called Glenfiddich
>

As subtle as a sledgehammer, as usual. :)
But you must remember that a fractured sternum makes it hard for me to 
put my hand deep in my pocket.


> John (Raising a glass*)
>

Stephen raising his chib.*


> * David Wrench has recommended that I try to live as normal life as
> possible. The last time I saw him, his parting words were: Eat, drink
> and be merry.
>

For tomorrow we PARTY!

* Sorry I forgot we were in England. ;)

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On 3-6-2016 1:25, Doctor John wrote:
> Talking of rarities, I hope Stephen remebers that I like Islay whiskies

Aaah! A man after my own heart!

>
> * David Wrench has recommended that I try to live as normal life as
> possible. The last time I saw him, his parting words were: Eat, drink
> and be merry.
>

The best thing to do indeed.

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On Thu, 02 Jun 2016 07:33:44 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 6/2/2016 3:05 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> That is promising news.  I think Stephen may have shared with you that
>> my sister-in-law's husband was diagnosed with MCL about 2.5 years ago.
> 
> No I didn't. You did not say I could (sorry if you meant by telling me
> that gave me permission*).
> 
> Also at the time I thought the news was too negative.
> 
> Reminds me of the old joke.
> 
> The three fastest means of communication are:
> 
> Telephone Telegraph Tell my sister.

Oh, no, that's fine. :)

Jim



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besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

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On Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:15:59 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> On 02/06/16 03:05, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> 
>> That is promising news.  I think Stephen may have shared with you that
>> my sister-in-law's husband was diagnosed with MCL about 2.5 years ago.
>> Sadly, he was not diagnosed in time, but he hung in there as long as he
>> could to provide data about this form of cancer because it's so rare.
>> 
>> We wish you the very best success in your treatment - with hopes that
>> the PET scan shows you are going into remission.
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
> Many thanks for the good wishes.
> 
> I was sorry to learn about your family loss; however, the knowledge
> would not have changed my outlook. I look at the statistics for survival
> rather than those for less positive outcomes. He sounds like he was a
> man after my own heart: if I don't get through, I will have, at the
> least, helped pave the way for others.

Larry was a pretty unique individual - at the core, he was generous to a 
fault, and remained that way up until the end.  Sadly, we did not get to 
talk to him directly after his diagnosis, but everything we heard about 
him was completely in character.

When you come to the US, if you're in our neck of the woods (near 
Seattle), we'll have to have a pint and I can tell you stories - like of 
the life-sized trebuchet he built.

> Incidentally, I'm quite proud of having MCL. If I have to go then it's a
> rarity that takes me rather than something common :-D

LOL - I admire your spirit in light of such news.

Jim
-- 
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and 
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

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On 6/3/2016 6:46 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Thu, 02 Jun 2016 07:33:44 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 6/2/2016 3:05 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> That is promising news.  I think Stephen may have shared with you that
>>> my sister-in-law's husband was diagnosed with MCL about 2.5 years ago.
>>
>> No I didn't. You did not say I could (sorry if you meant by telling me
>> that gave me permission*).
>>
>> Also at the time I thought the news was too negative.
>>
>> Reminds me of the old joke.
>>
>> The three fastest means of communication are:
>>
>> Telephone Telegraph Tell my sister.
>
> Oh, no, that's fine. :)
>

:)


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     Stephen

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On 03/06/16 18:49, Jim Henderson wrote:
> 
> When you come to the US, if you're in our neck of the woods (near 
> Seattle), we'll have to have a pint and I can tell you stories - like of 
> the life-sized trebuchet he built.
> 

_A_ pint? Stories like that require a few more than one :-D

> 
> LOL - I admire your spirit in light of such news.
> 

Spirit? Now you're talking. Gentleman Jack's is, I believe, quite
pleasant. [Raises glass in salute]

John
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On Sat, 04 Jun 2016 23:04:15 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> On 03/06/16 18:49, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> 
>> When you come to the US, if you're in our neck of the woods (near
>> Seattle), we'll have to have a pint and I can tell you stories - like
>> of the life-sized trebuchet he built.
>> 
>> 
> _A_ pint? Stories like that require a few more than one :-D

Well, naturally. :)

>> LOL - I admire your spirit in light of such news.
>> 
>> 
> Spirit? Now you're talking. Gentleman Jack's is, I believe, quite
> pleasant. [Raises glass in salute]

Cheers! :)

Jim




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besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

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On 6/12/2016 6:31 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Sat, 04 Jun 2016 23:04:15 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>
>> On 03/06/16 18:49, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>
>>> When you come to the US, if you're in our neck of the woods (near
>>> Seattle), we'll have to have a pint and I can tell you stories - like
>>> of the life-sized trebuchet he built.
>>>
>>>
>> _A_ pint? Stories like that require a few more than one :-D
>
> Well, naturally. :)
>

I hope you have deep pockets. :)

>>> LOL - I admire your spirit in light of such news.
>>>
>>>
>> Spirit? Now you're talking. Gentleman Jack's is, I believe, quite
>> pleasant. [Raises glass in salute]
>

Give him an inch and he'll take an ell or a gill. ;)



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On Sun, 12 Jun 2016 20:27:33 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 6/12/2016 6:31 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Sat, 04 Jun 2016 23:04:15 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>>
>>> On 03/06/16 18:49, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>
>>>> When you come to the US, if you're in our neck of the woods (near
>>>> Seattle), we'll have to have a pint and I can tell you stories - like
>>>> of the life-sized trebuchet he built.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> _A_ pint? Stories like that require a few more than one :-D
>>
>> Well, naturally. :)
>>
>>
> I hope you have deep pockets. :)

I guess we might find out. :)

>>>> LOL - I admire your spirit in light of such news.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Spirit? Now you're talking. Gentleman Jack's is, I believe, quite
>>> pleasant. [Raises glass in salute]
>>
>>
> Give him an inch and he'll take an ell or a gill. ;)

:)



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On 6/12/2016 10:22 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> I guess we might find out.:)

Photos, no strike that. I forgot John doesn't show up in photographs and 
mirrors and the like. :)

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On 6/3/2016 12:58 AM, Doctor John wrote:
> Pilot Officer Prune.

Thank you for that. I did not know about him. I thought you meant Angus 
Prune. (I wonder if they were related?)

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On Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:17:31 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 6/12/2016 10:22 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> I guess we might find out.:)
> 
> Photos, no strike that. I forgot John doesn't show up in photographs and
> mirrors and the like. :)

Details, details. ;)

Jim



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On 6/13/2016 12:39 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:17:31 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 6/12/2016 10:22 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> I guess we might find out.:)
>>
>> Photos, no strike that. I forgot John doesn't show up in photographs and
>> mirrors and the like. :)
>
> Details, details. ;)
>
> Jim
>
>
>

:)

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