Has anyone heard how Daddio is getting along? I hope that his jaw is healing nicely and he will soon be back with us. I miss his posts.

I have not Poppy. I miss him too. He came on for a bit then gone again. I don't want to say anything else, just that I hope he is healing and will be back soon.

We love you Daddio!

Thanks, Kira.
Get well soon, Daddio.

Yes..we miss you Daddio...

Hope the jaw is healing..I broke mine when I was a kid and I know how much it hurt...

Hope the studying is going well...


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"Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional."

Yeah he did say that Poppy. I have been saying prayers for him. I am sure he misses singing with the band as well. Get well soon Daddio.


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"Then you'll see, that it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself."

I've been hoping he's OK, too. He's obviously missed around here. So get well and get back here Daddio!


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"There is no adequate defense, except stupidity, against the impact of a new idea."
Percy Williams Bridgman (1882-1961) U. S. physicist, Nobel Prize, 1946.

I have a blog!

Daddio, I hope you're doing as well as can be expected and can join us here again real soon!


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There are monsters, there are angels,
there's a peacefulness and a rage inside us all.
There's sugar, there is salt,
there's ice and there is fire in every single heart.
There are monsters, there are angels.

Yikes!! a broken jaw?..that is nasty...no wonder Daddio has not been seen..I did not know that..Here I thought he was just keeping a low profile..I don't think I would want to do much of anything either with something like that..
I hope you are feeling better very soon neighbor..Take care!!..


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Has anyone heard from or seen Daddio? How is he? Miss you bunches and hoping you are all better soon.


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"Then you'll see, that it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself."

Hi Kat..i saw that Daddio posted on Alternative History yesterday so am hoping that he is OK..you are sorely missed Daddio..

I expect though that he will be very busy with his new 'schooling' ?..


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"Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional."

Ahhh..okay Momma. Thanks. Forgot that bit. Daddio, are your ears burning?


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"Then you'll see, that it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself."

Hello all ............

Caught Daddio online yesterday morning (South African) time and sent him an IM to which he responded. So I guess he is back ......

Just checked, he is online again.

Graham


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"I rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief"

Ever feel like you should carry a rain suit and a squeegy?

I have been struggling to keep my sense of humor lately.

I must thank all of you for your concerns and prayers,I do appreciate your friendship and well wish's.

The broken jaw has healed nicely.Still,it's not the same as it was before.I lost three teeth in the deal too,a wisdom tooth that was an aggravating floater and a root canal and cap.All replaced by a state of the art partial.Still adjusting to that.

On Jan.9th./07.We received notice that our children's school was being considered for closure due to governmental shortcoming's.We held open forum's and compiled a strategy as how to hedge the final decision in our favor.The ball was rolling and volunteer's,passionate parents,petition's to sign ,door to door in frigid temperatures.We rallied as a community and in the end presented a pretty good case for not closing the school,as well as alternate ways to raise the fund's needed to sustain our beloved Ecole Ross School.

Since I had my jaw wired it was a frustrating time for me. So I volunteered to answer e-mails and arrange meetings and basically organize behind the scene's from my basement office.I spent seven day's in my little cubicle before I noticed that my dog Pee Wee would no longer follow me downstairs.Normally he is my shadow.

Since I was painting my daughters bed I thought the paint fumes scared him off and went back to painting.I finished the last coat,answered a couple business calls and notice a pain in the noggin'.I took this as a sign to shut down for the day.Within the hour I felt ill,stomach twisting,head knocking. Then it hit me.What will I do if I have to hurl?My jaw is wired!!!

Wifey had me in Emergency within ten minute's.I was admitted and put under observation.Six hour's later my Doctor strolls in and informs me that I have been exposed to Radon and my family is also being tested for symptom's.

Everyone came back with a clean bill of health but me,they held me for three day's concerned that I may spew and cause my own demise. Two blood transfusions which were referred to as cleansings's and three day's of crumby food later I was deemed fit to go home.

Problem being that during my convalescence our home was declared a health hazard by the board of health and unfit for human habitation.Jan.18th./07 I move back out to the farm while the rest of the gang stays in town with a very understanding neighbor.

Luckily our lease agreement states that any repairs that are to be made whether structural/mechanical.Must be made within thirty day's of notification.The Radon leak was found to be a large crack in the floor of my office.I have to say that my friend Don Lindenbrecht who I have leased the house from has out done himself in regard to rectifying the situation.We moved back in March 1st./07.My office is gone and the basement gutted,but on the plus side Don has informed me that we can rebuild to our own taste's and bill him just as long as no one penetrates the new cement floor.

Much more going on that I will share.That being the primary reason for my absence from BoT.

Katsmeow-They are burning but that's from the frost bite.

Momma-Two more credit's,English 30 A&B.

Nebula-We had a llama birth on the farm and I named her Nebula due to her resemblance to the Horsehead Nebula.

Poppy-You are the best.One day I'll post my pic. and show your avatar who has the best hair.

O.T.,Entity,Kira,Graham-Thanks.

Back in the peapatch,Daddio.


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From the half
Of the sky
That which lives
Is coming,and makes a noise

Dream Song

Jeez Daddio !..No wonder you need a rain suit... It never rains but what it lashes down...
First of all..thank God you survived that terrible experience.. Your family must have been distraught with worry..where did the Radon come from ?
Your life has certaintly been eventful in the last couple of years..I think you should write a book..
Many congrats on your A and B credits in English..Well done son..
Hope all goes well with the petition to keep the childrens school open too..
All our thoughts are with you Daddio.. You are one great guy !..


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"Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional."

Thanks for that Momma,No time to write a book right now.

Radon as it was explained to me,is a by product emitted by uranium as it breaks down naturally in the earth.The conversation got a little over my head when they started talking half life's,polonium,and parts per million.

In our case though the city engineer's told us that the city sewer lines were in very bad shape and sewer gas could have found it's way into our home through cracks in the foundation.Much of the city's sewer system is antiquated and in need of replacement since leaks are abundant.Not to mention the fact that we have been bobbing up and down the thermometer from above 0 c to -40 c in a 24 hr period,all winter.That wreaks havoc on anything in the ground.

Just glad the whole affair is behind me.I had to get nasty with some people I really like.

As for the school I hope we made a difference.The choice is out of our hands,but we will not go down without a fight.We are awaiting a rematch,this time we have a couple political faces in the crowd not to mention a bit of experience.

All my best to you Momma,you too Poppa.

Daddio


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From the half
Of the sky
That which lives
Is coming,and makes a noise

Dream Song

Dang Daddio, what an odd turn of events. I think I will take my favorite stone and have a good prayer for you today and your children's school.

As you know, you are in our thoughts. Well done with English classes! Its interesting your dog acted much like a canary in mines. Never heard of that in relation to radon, but that is one smart pup.

Take care of yourself and do you still sing in the band or a band? Probably not alot of time now. Stay strong and well.


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"Then you'll see, that it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself."

You do not live a dull life, Daddio. LOL This is another example of how our animal friends often know more than we do. Hope you and your family and friends start having some smoother sailing now, or wood that be too dull?

Congratulations on your classes and your overall way of looking at life.

Daddio! Good to see you back around, & thanks for the report on what's been happening. Radon poisoning! I've heard of it happening, but you're the first person who's had a firsthand experience with it. I do hope you've recovered, I understand that can be fairly nasty. Good thoughts for your studies, & I hope things have smoothed out a bit for you.


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Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss

-Pete Townshend, "Won't Get Fooled Again"

Glad to hear from you Daddio, but hated to hear of your run of bad luck. I will now harness the power of the Bubba Clan and send it your way.

In some Indian cultures the owl is a powerful predictor of coming events.

Please keep us posted. You have been truly missed.


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"I got up this morning with plans to have a good day. Let's not screw it up!" Bubba Earl

Good to hear from you, Daddio. Good heavens, what a scary story! Glad it's not having a sad ending, though. And that's a cool story about the baby llama, too. The Horsehead is my favorite nebula as well.

I hope we will be seeing you more often here on BoT.


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There are monsters, there are angels,
there's a peacefulness and a rage inside us all.
There's sugar, there is salt,
there's ice and there is fire in every single heart.
There are monsters, there are angels.