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Cruising Granny


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Well, firstly, there is no system! confuse.gif
As of mid morning, Monday 14 Dec, the Princess Alexandra Hospital called me to reschedule my surgery.
Sorry guys, I think the surgeon read the Nomad's post and decided to come to my rescue, Thank Heavens! He made need that alcohol after all. I know I certainly do.
I now have to go to Brisbane on Wednesday 16th to be admitted and the surgery will take place on Friday 18th.
It seems my surgeon realised the error of his decision and will now perform my long-awaited procedure.
I'd invite you blokes into the theatre to assist and guide Pofessor Smithers in his duties, but I think foil helmets attract negative vibes. If you know of a way of introducing positive vibes, come on it!
My letter of protest to the Health Dept Qld has also brought a response, and they want to talk to me some more.
I'll only agree to that discussion AFTER the surgery. I'm not risking another chance of cancellation.
I truly thank and appreciate everyone's good thoughts, and some of the more bizarre, not so clear thoughts. I've loved it all, and it has put me in a very positive mood.
I should be back on "air" after the 23rd Dec, if all goes as expected.
Now you can all start thinking of me all over again. Cheers Chris

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You Bloody Beauty Bottler.That is like a Xmas present to us all.Good on you ChristineCheers.Ibbo.

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All the best for your surgery Chris and hope all goes well for you
Chris and Robbie

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I was going to say..."Good Luck".....but you wont need it....Chris.*VBS*...look forward posting to you after the 23rd...*Hugs*


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Damn..............there goes my Christmas Bonus.!!

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Well done Granny.... Presumably after your convalecence in the Whitsundays (@ public expense) you'll be fighting fit and eager to join the Cougars Cruise....

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Hey Disco,don't worry mate we will still get our consultants fees plus waiting time.We also video rights to film the Op.On top of that we get to push the trolley after the Op.So it will be straight out of the door to the nearest pub,prop Chris's head up and pour a couple rums into her.Cheers.Ibbo.smilewinkbiggrin

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well done, all the best to you!

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Thanks heaps everyone. I knew you'd understand.
I look forward to that rum. Yum!

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All the very best to you Chris I reckon that is one beaut Christmas present.

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Thanks Ibbo.....................I needed that. Just lately I have been a little negative. I think I have to fire up!!

Yes!! Rum after an op would be the best thing for sure. I think the patient might even enjoy a little as well.

Okay....Ibbo is director........I am the camera man and we need a sound man.

Do we have any volunteers, who wish to look at Granny getting some Gall stones put in and some adrenalin gland or other reversed??

All you have to do is to hold the mike close enough so we can hear the Surgeon utter that famous four letter word......


                         "OOPS"

Then we'll be all good!!

And as you say, we still get the consultation fee. I would hate to think that you did all that 15 minutes of study for nothing!!



-- Edited by Disco Duck on Tuesday 15th of December 2009 01:15:21 PM

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Yay!!! Goodonya Chris!! You'll have a Happy Christmas without the offending "bit". biggrin

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The "entertainment" has kept me smiling over these past few days. In fact, I've broken out in serous belly laughs, and I don't want an operation for that. Thanks guys.
It is the best Christmas present. I probably sound weird looking forward to an operation, but the prognosis is to my benefit over the long run.
I'll get some of my health back.
The sooner I get my halth back, the sooner I hitch up, and then - LOOK OUT!

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Love and hugs from us as well Chris.
We know everything will be fine :)

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Good luck Cruising Granny, all the best with the op..

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Good luck Granny,
Fingers, toes, legs and arms a re crossed that al will go ahead on the 18th.  Positive thing heading your way.
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Thanks everyone. I'm signing off now until I get home again.
I'm not taking this gadget with me. The phone is enough.
I can send messages via a couple of you and you can pass them on.
Thanks once again. I don't know how to express my appreciation.
You have all been really supportive and it's been great.
Now Ducky, Ibbo and Basil, try to behave until I get back. See you in theatre.

Thanks everyone. Cruising Granny OUT!

I'll be back................ XXXXX

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Everyone wishing Granny this and Granny that................

Does noone care that Ibbo and I still have no sound man for the video??

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I have a feeling that no one has stepped up because you are both, FAR FROM SOUND!!!!!!nobiggrin

Terro

-- Edited by Terro on Wednesday 16th of December 2009 10:25:07 AM

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THAT Sir Terro is a terrible, hurtful, spiteful thing to say........it may be true but............!!

I'll leave it to Ibbo to sort that one out!!




P.S.     It was clever though.  Have you been taking those Smart Pills again or have you been sniffing the oxygen cylinders in the Vans??

-- Edited by Disco Duck on Wednesday 16th of December 2009 10:47:12 AM

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I just hate the way you cut straight to the point Mr Duck. How did you know. Did you hear I had a special oxygen deal going this week as a Christmas promotion, Scotch flavoured. The same Scottish patient has called us 14 times. Perhaps I should avoid using VB flavour as we wouldn't get outr of the branch station.!!!!!!!

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I have sniffed many an oxygen bottle when the hangovers were prevalent Sir Terro.

Cleared the head........

Never did try it Scotch flavoured though..........You may be on to something??

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Scotch flavoured oxygen,  I am ready and waiting.smilesmile

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Wouldn't be much good for you JRH.........it isn't free :) :)

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Disco Duck wrote:

Wouldn't be much good for you JRH.........it isn't free :) :)


I am a pensioner I just send the bill to St Johns in Perth and all is taken care of at no cost to me.  Ain't life grand??????

 



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Terro,how unkind to say that my much esteemed and may I add a working Australian.is not sound.Ducky and I have sounded out more Dives,Dumps,places of alleged ill repute.Scotch flavoured Oxygen has been banned due to the effect it has on Bronchial Kippers.Ducky and I will be taking a rest from Surgical procedures until after the next Ramadam holiday.If Ducky has anything to add I am sure that he will speak up,after all he is wired for sound.Another thing Terro how come your name and picture is shown on the banned patrons list at the "Steamboat pub"in Lossiemouth.How did you get a visa to enter the North of Scotland.Got to go,advanced Ballet for Seniors is on tonight,not apretty sight in a Pink tutu with abloody big swan trying to perch on my shoulder,last week had my foot caught on the practice bar,not apleasant experience I can tell you.My Cod piece slid down my tights .Cheers.Ibbo.

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Disco Duck wrote:

I have sniffed many an oxygen bottle when the hangovers were prevalent Sir Terro.


SOP (Standard Operational Procedure) after a Station Commander's Dining-In night on Saturday, followed by a Sunday "Sports" day on the village green.

"A bit green around the gills, eh, what, Old Chap."

 



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Hmmmmmmm Basil is wondering how he can disguise his BOC bill so that DVA will pay for his Oxy / Acetylene....

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Really should be medical Oxygen if you are going to breath it Basil...................

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Ibbo, to say Mr Duck is not sound would be a travesty. He sounds off at every thing he can, Just have to look through all the articles on this forum. We would have peace and quiet if it weren't for Senor Duck, or El Ducko as they call him in Mehico, not here the real one. As for your bronical kippers. I realise the scotch flavoured oxy is not indicated but there are alternatives. Firstly, as your resident AB Medic can I recommend you add a knob of butter to the kippers and inhale gently. Change your order with the Oxy supply company and get soda water flavour and ask them to deliver the scotch without the oxygen added. As for my photo in the Steamboat pub at Lossie, the banning was one terrible mistake. It was a case of mistaken identity. I didn't do it, I wasn't there, but if you happen to find my favourite pair of "jocks" I'd love to get them back. Of course my Visa was not operational at the time and I had reverted to Mastercard. Mate, try giving the Cod piece up, sounds dangerous, me, I would go more for a large flat fish, but then I would have to. That bring me back to the banning in Lossie. no I won't go any further. Off to band practice now. I believe we are coming over to your seniors Ballet class to play for you. I'll be the one with the Tuba. OOmpah!!!

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