JustMeMike
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« on: May 26, 2006, 07:58:56 AM » |
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The following was posted by doggo aka Al-The-Editor yesterday in a thread in the Off-Topic Forum: Quote:
I've been in hospital for five days, after a complete loss of appetite. I'd eaten almost nothing for the previous ten days. They put me on a drip and took lots of bloods, then let me out today. I'm eating again but I feel totally knackered.
Trouble is, that's not the real trouble. I'm suffering excruciating pain in the hips so can hardly walk, and was expecting to go into hospital as an emergency so they could find out what it is and see if it is treatable. I suspect it's not; not completely. They may just patch me up and ship me out to make do as well as possible. It's bad, people. A week confined to bed has done no good at all for the stiffness and pain so until I get some treatment, it may simply be a struggle for the medics to find an effective and very powerful painkiller.
I've met some brave and very ill people this week, and some whingers, too. And some wonderful nurses to help me laugh.
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doggo - the original doggo. There'll never be another
Al and I have been partners in producing the AoV column in R & D since Nov of 1997. And he produced R & D for a bit more than two years before that on his own.
Thats a long stretch, and over the years I've come to realize what a terrific guy he is. We had intended a longish Intro page and announcement from Al nearly two weeks ago, but Al wasnt able to get it done. He's been through a very rough patch, and now you know why the May issue hasn't been put up on the R & D site for your enjoyment.
I know all of his fans and readers will want to send along their best wishes for his recovery.
I've been in touch with him by phone but not while he's been laid up in the hospital. Now that he's home, I'll resume our conversations.
Best wishes mate -
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« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2006, 09:14:22 AM » |
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Consider this my get well-soon-card for Al. He will be in my thoughts and I hope the doctors do their best to help him - the right medicine can make all the difference, and hopefully he'll make a full recovery.
Get well Al-the-Editor! I look forward to you getting back to what you enjoy.
Thank you,
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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2006, 01:34:34 PM » |
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Yes, Al is the center of a large cyber-community, and we all wish for his quick and complete recovery. There aren't enough of us geezers around who remember when "vintage chicks" were just "chicks".
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« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2006, 05:59:07 AM » |
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Doggo... Al....  How did that get by me? Get well soon Doggo!! |
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pedonbio
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« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2006, 01:21:04 PM » |
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Doggo... Al....
How did that get by me?
Get well soon Doggo!!
Figuring it out took a bit of thought: Remember St Catherine's School? Remember "some kind of dog"? Note when "doggo" wasn't posting usually coincided with the times Flying Rabbits was doing a shoot? Things written by doggo were related to issues on R&D? Those, and some odd bits of info doggo posted about times and places and thoughts.
If Munch spent a few minutes doing cyber-detective work, he would know who I am in rl and where I live as well. But Munch is far too adult to waste his time doing that. |
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« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2006, 01:39:46 PM » |
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Get well Al........Aov is,and always has been,one of the best features of the BEA.
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« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2006, 04:36:27 AM » |
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Get well Doggo.  |
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pedonbio
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« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2006, 03:29:19 PM » |
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Thank you, Munch. You're close: All of the geekiness, none of the money!
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« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2006, 09:04:37 PM » |
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May all your nurses have huge breasts. Especially the female ones!
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« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2006, 03:11:15 PM » |
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Al, I have always appreciated your wry wit, even at my expense! Don't make me start missing you yet.
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« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2006, 03:57:47 PM » |
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Feel better soon, Al.
*big hugs*
JK
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« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2006, 06:45:00 PM » |
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Ack! I don't check this forum often and just noticed this thread. I hope they fix you up soon, Al! If you need new hips maybe Miss Gruntworthy can loan you some, 'cause she's got hips to spare! Shameful...Shameful...
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« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2006, 08:23:20 PM » |
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Who is this Al person? I thought doggo was a typing, pancake-making dog?  Anyway, where do I send the 'care package?' |
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« Reply #15 on: June 01, 2006, 01:05:43 AM » |
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What we need to do is organize some of the models from PinupFiles and Busty.pl to go over to the hospital and deliver some TLC in person. My old mate Al/doggo deserves no less.
But, damn, coming over to the BEA Forum nowadays is a frightening experience. I saw this thread at the top of the list and I was like "Ohmigod, don't tell me that Al is dead!" You all have to give me a minute or two to let my blood pressure come back down to normal...phew!
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« Reply #16 on: June 01, 2006, 07:08:14 PM » |
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Best wishes for a fast and thorough recovery Al. 
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« Reply #17 on: June 01, 2006, 10:51:31 PM » |
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Hope Al is on the mend and out and about in the boat soonest... thanks for letting us know Mike..
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« Reply #18 on: June 04, 2006, 11:12:25 AM » |
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We all hope you get well soon, Al.
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« Reply #19 on: June 04, 2006, 03:48:09 PM » |
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Get better! The BE gods command it!
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« Reply #20 on: June 05, 2006, 08:33:17 AM » |
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Hello Everyone,
I've spoken to Al this afternoon. Unfortunately he is still extremely unwell - there was a temporary respite from the illness and loss of appetite but these have returned. And there is still the awful hip pain.
Hopefully a fresh round of anti-biotics will sort the first two out for good this time, and Al hopes to have a date for a hip operation very soon.
In the meantime apologies to fans of R&D and Flying Rabbits, which I'm sure most of you know he is the webmaster of.
In his absence I have begun putting up some occasional new content on the FRV Yahoo Group where it can be seen by all.
Then hopefully Al will have his op and be back with us, fighting fit, as soon as possible!
Cheers,
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pedonbio
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« Reply #21 on: June 05, 2006, 09:42:36 PM » |
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Thanks for the update.
I just have to say something. I've only known Al for a few years, but he has always been generous with his time and insights. For some reason the industrial porn business attracts a lot of people who lack some of the basic building blocks of a decent personality; no one could ever say that of Al.
And I deeply, deeply hope that Al is wrong about his own prognosis.
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« Reply #22 on: June 06, 2006, 12:26:58 AM » |
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Let me speak on everyone's behalf when I say that, "updates to R&D and Flying Rabbits are less important than Al/ Doggo's recovery". Take whatever time you need to get well, first, Al! ..and I'll admit that I wasn't aware of the connection, either.   |
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Thank you for your patience as I indulge my need to share.
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« Reply #23 on: June 07, 2006, 04:12:41 AM » |
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Let me speak on everyone's behalf when I say that, "updates to R&D and Flying Rabbits are less important than Al/ Doggo's recovery". Take whatever time you need to get well, first, Al!
Hear, hear!
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« Reply #24 on: June 07, 2006, 06:18:56 PM » |
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Get well soon, doggo/Al. We'll keep the pancakes (and syrup) warm.
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« Reply #25 on: June 07, 2006, 08:11:14 PM » |
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"Industrial porn"? What, does that involve a lot of pneumatic drills and Caterpillar tractors?
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« Reply #26 on: June 07, 2006, 11:08:49 PM » |
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Kisses to Doggo! Please get well soon soon soon!
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« Reply #27 on: June 08, 2006, 01:08:37 AM » |
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Quote:
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"Industrial porn"? What, does that involve a lot of pneumatic drills and Caterpillar tractors?
I use the term in contrast to "homebrew" porn.
"Homebrew porn"? What, does that involve whiskey stills and little brown jugs?
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« Reply #28 on: June 09, 2006, 07:06:40 PM » |
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I spoke with Al today Friday June 9th -
Currently he's waiting for an available bed in the hospital which is filled to the seams. Without a bed for him, he cannot be admitted.
His surgical procedure is on hold, and meanwhile he's lost much of his mobility. He sounded quite weak, and tired from just going to answer the phone.
Please keep your messages and good wishes coming so he can have some good cheer.
From New Yoprk, this is...
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« Reply #29 on: June 09, 2006, 07:21:08 PM » |
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Al, we need you. This place is turning into a library without you!
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« Reply #30 on: June 09, 2006, 11:03:53 PM » |
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Send doggo some love from NJ for me, JMM! We all miss him.
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« Reply #31 on: June 10, 2006, 12:07:22 PM » |
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One thing that's kinda bothering me. I know (at least recently) that Al lives somewhere in England... I thought they had better health care out there than in the states...
I've had back surgery myself and from what I've heard so far of Al's symptoms, back trouble might be one of the problems... But is he actually suffering from some sort of bacterial infection as well?
Please forgive my ignorance, but from what I’ve pieced together, from most of these post (to me) seems that Al could be suffering needlessly…
Please tell me that I wrong.
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« Reply #32 on: June 11, 2006, 07:06:20 AM » |
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I hope it doesn't hurt when he laughs. Otherwise, he could be in for a tough time.
Hang in there, man. We need you.
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« Reply #33 on: June 11, 2006, 07:50:32 AM » |
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How did I miss this thread for so long ?
That's f'ed up ... be well dude and come back quick. :-)
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« Reply #34 on: June 11, 2006, 12:04:30 PM » |
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Warm wishes and a stack of pancakes for a speedy recovery.
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