An Update on The Magistrate.

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

The Magistrate is healing "on schedule," according to the wonderful nurses who have cared for him these past few days. Yesterday the last of the many tubes were removed and he was transferred from ICU to the post-op ward. He also ate his first real meal - at least, as close to one as they give guys in his condition, and as much of it as he had the appetite to eat. A release date hasn't been discussed yet but we're all hoping he'll be home by midweek.

Words can't express how much it moved us all to read your outpouring of support. I printed out the thread - just the collapsed thread view, in itself many pages long - and brought it to Mag to read. It made him happy. I would say "very happy" but he doesn't have the energy to show that much emotion, heh. He says he's looking forward to coming back and posting his thanks to you all.

I'm off to print out some articles and stuff to add to the pile of books and newspapers he keeps on his bedstand. (If you want to point me to anything you think he'll enjoy, please post a link.) Things are kind of hectic so I'm not posting much, but know that I'm keeping you and yours in my thoughts with deepest gratitude for your kindness and caring.

:grouphug:

[Kurt_and_Hunter]

1. Good news! Hi, Magistrate.

[Dennis Donovan]

2. Awesome news!

...although I'm sure the nurses are a bit tired of being called "Ma'am" by now...;)

[cali]

3. thrilled to hear it.

I've always thought the Magistrate would enjoy reading EM Forster's "Two Cheers For Democracy".

[Lars39]

4. Glad he's on the mend!

:hug:

[hlthe2b]

5. Welcome back (soon) Sir....

(though I have bristled in the past at your habit of calling me "ma'am," I have no problem referring my good wishes to you, SIR. ;)

Get well soon.

[Patsy Stone]

6. Excellent!

:thumbsup:

[11 Bravo]

7. Outstanding news!

I eagerly await the return of his trenchant yet unfailingly courteous postings.

[Tom Rinaldo]

8. This is wonderful to hear

I have been anxiously awaiting an update, hoping it would be exactly like this one. Thanks and of course heart felt wishes for The Magistrates full and speedy recovery.

[yowzayowzayowza]

9. Most excellent!

:bounce:

[The empressof all]

10. Oh I'm so relieved

Sir has been on my mind a bit since your last thread. I'm so happy to hear he's on the mend and will soon be back to his old tricks. :hug: to you both....

[pinto]

11. Thanks for the update. Good to hear he's "on schedule".

:hi:

[kiva]

12. Great news!

Thank you for the update, and hello to The Magistrate.

[Schema Thing]

13. Heal well, good sir.

[Cassandra]

14. Good news!

We're here waiting for you, Sir!

[scarletwoman]

15. Please accept my heartfelt gratitude to you, for being there and taking care of him.

We all owe you a lot -- for helping him to heal, and for bringing us news.

Many many thanks for you, and much love and good thoughts to our dear Magistrate.

:hug:
sw

[sandnsea]

16. I'm glad he's doing better

I missed the thread about his illness.

[WeDidIt]

17. May you and he spend many years to come reflecting on the love and respect of this community

Many, many, many years.

:)

[blogslut]

18. Great to hear!

Take care of him, She. And I hope there is someone around who is taking care of you. :hug:

[blondeatlast]

19. Continued best wishes to you all. You both are treasures here!

:hug:

[Ishoutandscream2]

20. Tell him he is greatly missed here

And tell him to get well soon!

[WilliamPitt]

21. Best news I've heard all month.

:hug:

[niyad]

22. did not know of his condition--sending lots of healing vibes and energy for both of you.

[Call Me Wesley]

23. Here's to a speedy recovery, Sir!

He probably knows this, but if not, I hope he enjoys: http://www.pilotfriend.com/photo_albums/timeline/ww1.htm

Thanks for the update! :hug:

[Karmadillo]

24. Very good news. And just to throw out a recommendation,

the Phantom Tollbooth is an awfully good stuck in bed recovering book. Some (me, for example) say it's the best book ever, but even if it isn't, it's pretty close.

http://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Tollbooth-Norton-Juster/dp/0394820371

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phantom_Tollbooth

The Phantom Tollbooth is a children's adventure novel and a modern fairy tale published in 1961, written by Norton Juster and illustrated by Jules Feiffer. It tells the story of a bored young boy named Milo who unexpectedly receives a magic tollbooth one afternoon and, having nothing better to do, drives through. He finds himself in the Kingdom of Wisdom. There he accepts a quest to rescue the princesses of the kingdom, acquires two faithful companions, and has many adventures. The book is full of puns, and many events, like Milo's sudden jump to the Island of Conclusions, are the consequences of taking English language idioms literally.

Juster claims his father's fondness for puns and The Marx Brothers' movies were a major influence.<1> The Phantom Tollbooth was an "instant classic" when it was first published in 1961 and has never gone out of print since.<2> Critics have compared it to Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland series of books in terms of classic appeal and importance.<2>

<edit>

Critics have acknowledged that the book is advanced for most children, who would not understand all the wordplay or the framing metaphor of how to achieve wisdom.<4><5> Writers like the reviewer in The New York Times have focused on the children and adults able to appreciate it; for them, it has “something wonderful for anybody old enough to relish the allegorical wisdom of Alice in Wonderland and the pointed whimsy of The Wizard of Oz".<6> It is now often acknowledged as a classic of children’s literature.<7>

[Robb]

25. Thanks for the update!

Let him know, I fairly recently brought two parents through the exact operation, both report being better than before. If he needs any crystal-balling, I can help a little. :)

[unhappycamper]

26. Thanks for the update.

I'll be glad to hear when he's home. And I'll even be happier to see him in the hot tub.

k

[LanternWaste]

27. My best thoughts are with him...

My best thoughts are with him... he's a class act and a sharp gent, a rare combination in the here and now.

[HereSince1628]

28. Slightly small t-shirts are really helping me be comfortable in my bypass recovery.

My recovery has been pretty free of trouble. Once I figured out how to get in and out of my own bed with very little use of my arms things went well.

About the t-shirts...The worst thing about recovery for me started about 2-3 weeks in. It was the hair stubble growing back on my chest. It's a makes a very strange feeling when clothes or sheet/blankets move on it. Sort of like getting stroked with a prickly hair brush. I found myself walking hunched over to avoid. Then I put on an old t-shirt that is snug, but not tight, from my skinnier days that holds the hair down and prevents the feeling. Relief! I can exercise on the treadmill, go shopping, do chores around the house, etc. free of that irritating sensation.

The big things the hospital staff will tell you about. The little things that can still get to you, the hospital staff doesn't mention so much.

[Hekate]

129. I'm so glad that you are recovering well!

:hug:

And thanks for the tip -- I'm sure the Mag and She will appreciate it.

Hekate

[UpInArms]

29. my best wishes to the Magistrate for a rapid recovery

DU has been blessed by his civility and kindness - we need him back soon.

:grouphug:

[pecwae]

30. I'm so glad to hear this!

Kick for The Mag.

[mike_c]

31. wonderful news-- best wishes for a speedy recovery....

:hug:

[Capt_Nemo]

32. Excellent news

wish he recovers completely very soon!

[snagglepuss]

33. WooHoo. Thank you for taking the time to let us know. Perhaps The Magistrate

would enjoy these -


I'm Fine, Thank You

There is nothing the matter with me,
I'm as healthy as one can be!
I have arthritis in both my knees
And when I talk, I talk with a wheeze.
My pulse is weak, and my blood is thin,
But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in!

Arch supports I have for my feet,
Or I wouldn't be able to be on the street,
Sleep is denied me night after night,
But every morning I find I'm alright.
My memory is failing, my head in a spin,
But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in!

The moral of this as my tale I unfold--
That for you and me who are growing old,
It's better to say "I'm fine" with a grin,
Than to let folks know the shape we are in!

How do I know that my youth is all spent?
Well, my "get up and go" has got up and went.
But I really don't mind when I think with a grin,
Of all the grand places my "get up" has bin!

Old age is golden, I've heard it said
But, sometimes I wonder as I get into bed..
With my ears in the drawer, my teeth in a cup,
My eyes on the table until I wake up,
E're sleep overtakes me, I say to myself,
"Is there anything else I could lay on the shelf?"

When I was young my slippers were red,
I could kick my heels over my head.
When I was older my slippers were blue,
But I could still dance the whole night through.
Now I am old my slippers are black,
I walk to the store and puff my way back!

I get up each morning and dust off my wits,
And pick up the paper and read the "Obits",
If my name is missing, I know I'm not dead,
So, I have a good breakfast and go back to bed!!


by Anon.


Love to Dance

I heard about an older, widowed lady.
This energetic woman loved to dance
but underneath her rapture something shady
had sought the Doctor, such was circumstance.

"It isn't all that serious", she told him,
"but every time I dance with male friends,
if I should snuggle close to one, and hold him,
I break wind as my body twists and bends".

"It's not so bad - they're never ever smelly.
They don't make any noise that you can hear,
but I am so embarrassed. If my belly
is ailing, are there pills to ease my fear?"

The doctor said "I'll give you this prescription.
Two pills each night. Come back in ten more days".
He smiled at her and finished his transcription.
Days later she was back with anguished phrase -

"Doc. what was in those pills? The floor was clearing
last night because the sound was loud as hell!"
He answered "Great! The pills have fixed your hearing.
And now to just regain your sense of smell!"

by Brian Bell




How Am I You Ask?

How am I you ask? Well I must say
I'll be fine as soon as this pain goes away
I'll be fine when I lose a few hundred pounds
and my cough isn't really as bad as it sounds

The sight in my eye will return they say
as soon as this pain in my head goes away
I guess I'll be able to hear again
but the doctor can't really tell me when

My teeth are ok all the bad ones fell out
And I could be walking if it weren't for the gout
but other than that I really feel fine
if only they'd fix this curve in my spine

How am I you ask well I'll tell you real quick
I was fine till you asked me but now I feel sick

by Donna Vickodil







:hi:

[Stinky The Clown]

34. Good for him!

:grouphug:

[bear425]

35. Great News! Keep up the healing and recovery! n/t

[grasswire]

36. this is the first I've heard

Maybe DU needs to post a Sick List somewhere. Many of us miss these things the first go-round.

[AngryAmish]

37. hear, hear!

[spanone]

38. the Magistrate, Maam , is greatly missed during his absence

[OKNancy]

39. My sweet Mags!

Glad to hear that things are getting better. Mushy hugs from his old pal OKNancy

[blm]

40. That's good to hear.

.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

41. Worderful news! Sending thoughts for continued healing! :)

[supernova]

42. Glad you are healing nicely, Sir

:hug:

Come back to us as soon as you are able. There are some real troublemakers here in GD and GDP who need your attention, stat!

;-)

[Blue_In_AK]

43. Make sure that he eats and make sure that he does his breathing

exercises. Very, very important after cardiac surgery.

[greatauntoftriplets]

44. Please give him my best.

Sounds like he is coming along well.

:hi:

[malaise]

45. Please convey my best wishes to

The Magistrate. I missed that thread. Glad to know he's healing well.

"Get well soon Sir" :grouphug:

[dana_b]

46. Excellent news

all the best to him and you!

[Rhiannon12866]

47. Thank you so much for the update!

This wonderful news has made my day! The Magistrate is always in my thoughts and I hope so much that knowing so many are hanging on your kind words and awaiting his safe return helps to encourage him... I'll keep an eye out for articles, but we want to keep his blood pressure stable, LOL. ;)

All my best,
Mem'Sahib Rhiannon :hug:

[krispos42]

48. Hey, Mag! Skinner just added a real Drinks Cabinet to the Hot Tub!

c'mon in as soon! I'll pour you a cold one! :-)

[shadowknows69]

49. If his strength of spirit is half that of his wit and intellect

I have no doubt, Ma'am, that he will fully recover. Regardless the prayers will not abate.

[Blue Diadem]

50. Best wishes, prayers and good thoughts are continuing for you Sir.

:grouphug:

[emilyg]

51. Excellent news.

[marmar]

52. Excellent, Sir. Get well (and back) soon.

nt

[MadHound]

53. Glad to hear that everything is going well

And that we will once again be graced by the Magistrate's wit and wisdom. Get well soon sir. Otherwise we'll send Skittles over to kick your ass:evilgrin:

[Chemical Bill]

54. Good news, indeed. n/t

[GinaMaria]

55. Great News! Thanks for the update.

[Loki]

56. Most excellent news!

May all these well wishes convey our heartfelt concern and hope for your quick recovery and early return to home and hearth. (And to the front lines with all your comrades here at DU.)

Lee

[madrchsod]

57. good news!

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

58. Good. We need him around here. K&R

[ClayZ]

59. Good news!

Thanks for keeping us posted!

[abq e streeter]

60. great to hear...best wishes from my little corner of DU

:fistbump:

[Capn Sunshine]

61. Best wishes to Magistrate!

I'd love to send him a book as a get well present. Could you pm me regarding if that is a possibility?

:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

62. I'm so glad to hear this!

Continued best wishes to The Mag!

[Octafish]

63. Thank you for the good news, Madame!

A suggestion for the Other Half's reading pleasure:

The Better Half

What? Did he think I'd recommend something like Echoes of Injustice?

Of course, I would! Of course, I would!

Get well soon, Sir!

Sincerely yours,

Octafish

[rosesaylavee]

64. Good News!

So glad to hear he is on the mend. Look forward to seeing him up and around and able to make an appearance here.

[RushIsRot]

65. We joyfully anticipate your imminent return. Your contributions have been missed.

[DesertFlower]

66. great news. nt

[EFerrari]

67. So happy to read this. Take good care, ma'am.

:grouphug:

[Boudica the Lyoness]

68. So glad he's on the mend.

:)

[Fire1]

69. Outstanding! Glad to hear he's recovering nicely. n/t

[sueh]

70. Most excellent news, Sir. Get back here quick as you can.

[BumRushDaShow]

71. Many blessings Magistrate and get well soon!!!

:hug:

[Daphne08]

72. Wonderful News!

[barb162]

73. It is really wonderful news to know he's healing. MANY HUGS to him!

[flyarm]

74. had numerous family members who went through the same as Magistrate..

they had a hard time eating after the tubes came out..they all say the same thing..everything tastes like "straw"..TO HELP THAT ..mix with apple sauce..or mango sauce...or flavored apple sauce..bring it into the hospital..also a little ice cream works wonders on the throat..or italian ice..(RITA's)..Mash potatoes a must..

Please send my kindest thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery For..SIR!!

fly

[Igel]

75. Hadn't heard there was a problem.

Here's to his mending ahead of schedule.

:beer:

[proud patriot]

76. Excellent news Sir !

look forward to your return

[Wickerman]

77. Glad to hear it!

Regards, Sir!

[bertman]

78. I had not heard that The Magistrate was ill, so it's a fine surprise to hear he's doing well.

Best wishes to you Sir, for a quick recovery.

[Joanne98]

79. Great. Get well Mag!

[FourScore]

80. Excellent news!

[dixiegrrrrl]

81. Please continue to keep us updated.

[elehhhhna]

82. Sir, you look pinker already. Good on ya'.

[donco6]

83. Good news. Keep getting better. eom

[LeftishBrit]

84. Great news - continue to get well, Magistrate!

[westerebus]

85. All under the Sun rejoice at the news.

SWMBO, thank you for all you do.

[Uzybone]

86. Good to hear. Hope all continues to go well.

[JitterbugPerfume]

87. this is wonderful news

thank you

[TygrBright]

88. So very happy to hear it!

I'm sure he is keeping the hospital staff busy, interested, and entertained.

If he is anything like my esteemed esposo (and I suspect he is) it will be most inimical to him to actually DO AS HE IS TOLD, but let him know that here on DU, we will all be most grateful if he will make that sacrifice.

We want him back, and the sooner, the better.

encouragingly,
Bright

[tigereye]

89. that's great! So glad to hear it. We all wish him well.

[Zhade]

90. Yay!

: )

[stanwyck]

91. Wonderful news. You both have many friends here. n/t

[redqueen]

92. Glad to hear he's healing well...

I hope his spirits improve and that he's feeling better soon. Thank you for the updates. :hug:

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

93. Tell him my BIL had a similar surgery 18 years ago and is still kicking.

I met him this Christmas, Discovery Channel was on with a Jesus "documentary", he was ranting on about how the legends of Jesus were forged for political reasons. A wonderful guy. Just like The Mag.

[caseycoon]

94. Very glad to hear this! :o)

Thanks for letting us know!

[Garbo 2004]

95. K & R. nt

[SalmonChantedEvening]

96. Very good news. You're both in my thoughts, and my heart. n/t

[OhioChick]

Glad to hear that's he's doing better...

I wish him a speedy recovery. :)

[Jim Sagle]

97. Wonderful news!

[Arctic Dave]

98. I didn't realize he was in the hospital. Best wishes and quick recovery.

[Raine]

99. Get well soon Sir

we miss you! :hi: :pals:

[Turbineguy]

100. Good news

After this past week, we can use some.

Get well soon, Sir!

[csziggy]

101. Great news! We're all looking forward to seeing his posts again.

But not too soon - he needs to heal first.

[DeepModem Mom]

102. Thanks for this good report!

[laylah]

103. Heal quickly Mag...

we, and the world, need you! :hug:

[Danger Mouse]

104. That's a huge relief. I'm looking forward to his safe return.

:grouphug:

[jotsy]

105. Pencil puzzles! And now that the more nerve racking part of the process has been seen to,

Please take a few moments for yourself, you've been put through a lot as well.

[lpbk2713]

106. Glad to hear that he is on the mend.

:thumbsup: :hi: :thumbsup:

[madmax]

107. Well done, Sir.

:hug:

[Wilms]

108. :) n/t

[tandot]

109. Good to hear.

Speedy recovery :hug:

[patrice]

110. Go Mag! Get Better!! We miss you.

[johnaries]

111. Of COURSE he's on schedule. He's the Magistrate! Come back soon!

[rasputin1952]

112. Thank you so much for this update...

Tell that geezer that this geezer says he has a lot more work to do on this earth before he can even think of taking a bow...:hug:

My best to him, you and all who care so much for this one of a kind man...:)

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

113. Glad to hear it! Get well soon.

[WCGreen]

114. Get better buddy....

I know that DU lifted my spirits when I was in the hospital back in October...

Get a lap top in there as soon as you can. That will really help the time go by faster.

[Hekate]

130. I'm glad you're better too!

:hug:

Hekate

[The Midway Rebel]

115. Get Well Soon! n/t

[hootinholler]

116. Outstanding Sir! n/t

[Lasher]

117. I had just done a search to see if he had posted anything lately.

Finding that he hadn't, I then found this update thread. Thanks for sharing the great news.

Lasher

[roguevalley]

118. you are all loved. tell him that and know that fact. :)

[Triana]

119. Great news! Sending our beloved Magistrate healing thoughts....

...can't wait to see him back. :hug:

[rhett o rick]

120. My best to him. K & R nt

[Codeine]

121. A Speedy Recovery to The Magistrate! nt

[calimary]

122. Whoa! Looks like I missed something.

Shoot! What happened?

I hope The Magistrate continues to get better! I'm a fan.

[nadinbrzezinski]

123. Keep it up old man! And we are looking forwards to you

[Douglas Carpenter]

124. Great News! kick and recommend!

[Vickers]

125. Hello, good Sir! Glad you're on the mend. n/t

[BlueIris]

126. Nice! Keep it up, Sir. nt

[Hekate]

127. Thanks so much for the report. I hope you've been taking care of yourself, as well...

:grouphug:

Hekate

[girl_interrupted]

128. Get well soon Magistrate!

Boy, are you ever missed around here!

[M155Y_A1CH]

131. Always a gentleman. n/t

:kick:

[juajen]

132. This is wonderful news. I hope he stays on the mend and is

back with us soon. I have missed his posts very much. Love and prayers to you both.

[Richard Steele]

133. Good news indeed! thanks for the update. nm

[XanaDUer]

134. Good news.

Best wishes to him and your entire family.

[4_TN_TITANS]

135. Wish him the best...

He doesn't know me, but I know him. A very unique personality.

[Darth_Kitten]

136. Here's to a speedy recovery.

All the Best! :)

[Mad_Dem_X]

137. Terrific news! Hope he gets out soon! n/t

[lostnfound]

138. Yay! Truly, it choked me up to hear that he was having such serious surgery.

He taught me some things when I was a moderator and is unfailingly respectful even when we disagreed. SO glad to hear he's okay.

[Kajsa]

139. I'm glad he's feeling better.

Good wishes for his speedy recovery.

:)

[kestrel91316]

140. Glad to hear he is on the mend. We need more of his civil discourse in these parts.

[Beetwasher]

141. Good News! Thanks For The Update!

[lpbk2713]

142. ^

:kick:

[Broken_Hero]

143. Very glad to hear this

I hope your recovery is swift Good Sir.