Ever seen this guy?
See now that's how I visualize Radik.
Purely out of curiosity and for use at my own table someday, where do I find the Athasian bard class level progression?
What an excellent question! If you’ll just look over here for a moment; that’s right. Look in the mirror, see the spinning rainbows? Pretty, isn’t it? Almost…done.
Now then. What was your question again? We’re having Macaroni.
I am, for the most part, a private person. Lately I’ve been breaking with tradition and blabbing my medical problems like tomorrow isn’t coming, but typically, I don’t like to place my age, pictures, etc… anywhere near a computer (though I did drop one in the post your pic thread, if I remember). In the vein of breaking with tradition, however, here’s a picture of my insides (not for the squeamish, which, in general, doesn’t sound like you guys, no offense)!
What an excellent question! If you’ll just look over here for a moment; that’s right. Look in the mirror, see the spinning rainbows? Pretty, isn’t it? Almost…done.Now then. What was your question again? We’re having Macaroni.
Opiates anyone?
...anywhere near a computer (though I did drop one in the post your pic thread, if I remember). In the vein of breaking with tradition, however, here’s a picture of my insides (not for the squeamish, which, in general, doesn’t sound like you guys, no offense)!
Any news on what they found?
Hey Rags, Heathansson's Saltmarsh game is starting up, character creation is happening HERE.
Yes actually. Good news for a change. They took a biopsy (last photo), not stomach cancer (yay!).
Not trying to be a putz about the bard thing, by the way. Just my way of saying it mostly exists inside my head. If I can get some free time I'll commit it to bytes.
Whew. Keep us posted. Any chance we can get some invasive photos of your colon?
Yes actually. Good news for a change. They took a biopsy (last photo), not stomach cancer (yay!).
Great news!
Yay for good news!
I'm still here. Just busting my you-know-what all weekend.
(30 hours this weekend, MAN I miss getting paid hourly!)
I'll jump into the Heathy thread when I get a chance!
on with the show!
Any chance we can get some invasive photos of your colon?
Funny you should ask. The first question was, “Are you here for a colonoscopy?” To which I replied a firm, “NO!”
Removing cancerous portions of my neck is bad enough, having a new stomach built would have seriously bit. Tell you what though, it really hits home just how bad things are going to suck when the flaming ants under your skin feeling hits your hand (my inner elbows are bruised to hell) and they strap the S&M “ya’ll can’t do squat about whatever we’re about to shove in here” mouthpiece over you.
Any chance we can get some invasive photos of your colon?Funny you should ask. The first question was, “Are you here for a colonoscopy?” To which I replied a firm, “NO!”
Removing cancerous portions of my neck is bad enough, having a new stomach built would have seriously bit. Tell you what though, it really hits home just how bad things are going to suck when the flaming ants under your skin feeling hits your hand (my inner elbows are bruised to hell) and they strap the S&M “ya’ll can’t do squat about whatever we’re about to shove in here” mouthpiece over you.
Wow. That's just,... wow.
And they let insurance pay for these fun 'n games?!?Where do I sign up?
;P
So,... slow chatter lately.
Did everything go alright with Beeler?
If anybody knows, let the rest of us in on it so we can stop holding our collective breaths!
:)
He's gonna hit the surgery eventually and we may not get any warning, I guess I'm just sort of waiting to see how it all goes. He's gonna feel like shit after.
So,... slow chatter lately.
It's like the hush that hits a room when someone drops bombshell news.
I reckon (and I could well be totally wrong) that for Beeler, running the game has become something of a distraction rather than a b%$@+in' free-time creative activity so I don't want to post prestissimo and make catch up a grief for him. And add to that, for me, whenever I make a joke it feels a little strained, you know? There's just a smothering seriousness that rolls in when the big C comes around. I'd rather get drunk and reflect on the madness of creation when shit like this comes than play a fantasy game. Just me, just what I'm thinking.
Sooner or later Mike's gonna hit that big sigh of relief and we can kick this up again, so whatever... Mike we're all behind you, just worried a bit and at a loss for words because we (most of us, anyway, as far as I know) can't f$*@ing grasp what kind of space you're in. You play with that boy and do what you gotta do and if it's a pleasant distraction to come in here and move things along then do, and if it's a nuisance we'll just keep checking in. And if you're in a hospital bed with a tube in your throat and a tumor in a jar beside your bed, well, grab that nurse's titties because this is the only chance you're gonna get.
For us, what... we're just trying to be mellow, right?
May the Schwartz be with you, Mike.
I read Stranger in a Strange Land but have no memory of the word. When I first saw it on the boards I had to look it up - which is why I know where the word comes from.
It's like the hush that hits a room when someone drops bombshell news.
"Dad, I'm gay. And my best friend Steve; we got married last week."
You didn't freakin invite me? What are you, embarrassed of your old man?"Dad, I'm gay. And my best friend Steve; we got married last week."
It's like the hush that hits a room when someone drops bombshell news.
How about this one:
"That's okay son, you're adopted, I'm gay, too, and your mom used to be a man."
It's a little dated but worthy of being called a sci-fi classic.
I like the old sci-fi. Read Starship Troopers. Have you by any chance read "Make Room! Make Room!" by Harry Harrison?
No, just some of the Stainless Steel Rat stories.
Yeah, I 'Grok' it as well, (And Stranger in a Strange Land IS a very good, and very surprising, book. Makes you take a good long look at your self and humanity in general.)
Much more can be added to the above M. Beeler, but I think we've made it clear how we feel, even though we have never met you (except in Bytes).
Take your time, all we hope & expect is you to return in good health! (And maybe have a few stories to share!)
:D
God Bless,...
EDIT- The Stainless Steel Rat Rocks!
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You didn't freakin invite me? What are you, embarrassed of your old man?"Dad, I'm gay. And my best friend Steve; we got married last week."
It's like the hush that hits a room when someone drops bombshell news.
How about this one:
"That's okay son, you're adopted, I'm gay, too, and your mom used to be a man."
"Not only that, she's my sister."
"Not only that, she's my sister."
The joke is Marcy and I had to get married because we were the only two people in town not related.
It’s all good; I apologize for the slow updates. It’s my fault really; I’ve just been ground down lately and throwing a pity party, though I really appreciate the kind words. Didn’t get a chance to post today solely due to depression. Met with the surgeon in the morning (another blood draw, wrar, my bruises have bruises), and they’re going to take a lot of me out on the 10th, when he returns from vacation. More than before, thanks to some of the test films. It was the first time I haven’t been able to come home and pull the starter chain on the happy face for my son, and that’s tough on me too, him having to see me bummed out and not knowing it’s not his fault.
The worst part is when I get all choked up now, the tumor knot starts to pulsate, and that just makes it worse, like I can’t breathe around it. Not easy on my wife either because she’s already emotionally strung out and I think she took my lack of will to fight anymore as a personal affront. Have maybe one last chance to convince the surgeon just prior that I don’t want a lifetime, just enough to good years to help my son become a man, though it’s not looking good on that front. Have to have it done regardless; I have too many obligations not to. Mike says, “Just say NO to cancer, kids. It’s a pain in the neck!”
Cancer can be handy though! It’s like kryptonite for beggars and pushers. I have yet to encounter anything except wannabes; a true grafter would simply sidle up and ask, “Since you’re "going away," can I have your stuff?”
Started out the night on the edge of a bad migraine (more heavy snow on the way), but I feel decent enough now, and I have the next two nights off because our schedule slid again. Will try to move things along today, if not tonight for sure. There’s nothing I hate worse than pausing the action mid-battle, and sure enough, both games happen to be in that exact spot.
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If you need to put a hold on the games just let us know. You getting well is all that matters, Mike. We will wait.
Prayers and thoughts and all that are still pouring out of my household and everynight my family says a prayer between 7:30 and 8:00pm, when I I finally club my 2 gobbos and send them to nighty-night land.
I do have one suggestion. EAT! Eat everything you can and as much as you can. You need to build up reserves for the trials ahead. If they do Chemo on you you will need the reserves. I saw my sister-in-law not eat a single bite of food for a full week because she was sick. She lost 50-60 lbs over the course of a few months. You need to try to get fat. Force it. You need the strength to fight, brother.
Anyway, just don't worry about apologizing to us. We all understand.
Stay strong Mike.
You make me wish I was a Real Healer. ;P
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"Not only that, she's my sister."You didn't freakin invite me? What are you, embarrassed of your old man?"Dad, I'm gay. And my best friend Steve; we got married last week."
It's like the hush that hits a room when someone drops bombshell news.
How about this one:
"That's okay son, you're adopted, I'm gay, too, and your mom used to be a man."
Mom, Dad- I'm Gaelic.
Hang in there Beeler,
(Or should that be, "Get Better Beeler"?)
Either way, You have multiple people praying for you. You will get through this.
Personally, I am more familiar with what your wife is going through than you are, (I won't bore you with details, cuz I would, but my wife had thyroid cancer.) I don't know your wife, but I'd be willing to bet if she's made with you this far, when you come through this fine, she will too.
In the meantime, ONE more name on the prayer list guys! :)
Like the others said, don't sweat the game dude. Spend time with the little monsters, they are what life is all about. (I frequently need reminding and have to re-adjust my priorities. It's embarrassing.) Nothing beats seeing your kid(s) smile and knowing that YOU put it there!
(Hehe, Now I'm going to start referring to my kids as 'Lil Gobbos' and my wife is going to wonder WHAT I'm talking about!) :D
I grok to what those dudes said.
;)
Like the others said, don't sweat the game dude. Spend time with the little monsters, they are what life is all about. (I frequently need reminding and have to re-adjust my priorities. It's embarrassing.) Nothing beats seeing your kid(s) smile and knowing that YOU put it there!
Me too, man. This is the great stupidity of parents.
Luckily I'm working at a job where I have the time.
Blah, blah, blah, what a downer. Who wants to listen to Melancholy Mary Mood-swing any more? Not me, that’s who. That will teach me to post on a down curve, shew! All better now, catching up with the campaign and will post an update shortly.
Hey man, will listen to whatever you got, man. We've never met you, sure, but you can call us friends.
Not blowing off any of the kind commentary, I really do appreciate it, just on a big “up” last day and a half since the migraine. No problems eating with a thyroid condition, hah! ;)
Mom, Dad- I'm Gaelic.
Oh man, they’re everywhere! My son is half-gaelic, half-garlic.
How incredibly odd: I leave the t.v. on for background noise at night, and there is some cartoon downstairs with Stalone as Paul Revere.
As far as the game itself, it swerves between welcome distraction, serious time cruncher, and comfortable socializing for a man with a giant thing sticking out of his neck (tends to put a real damper on conversation, ya know). I received a balaclava for Christmas, was thinking of trying that as it won’t choke me like collared shirts do now, but they just aren’t considered fashionable here like there are elsewhere.
Stallone as Paul Revere, THAT I would like to see!
But hey, they made a cartoon of the Dragonlance Chronicles that starred several people, including Lucy Lawless! So who am I to judge?
Stallone as Paul Revere, THAT I would like to see!
But hey, they made a cartoon of the Dragonlance Chronicles that starred several people, including Lucy Lawless! So who am I to judge?
If only it were good... sigh.
Not blowing off any of the kind commentary, I really do appreciate it...
Awesome. You wanna hug?
If only it were good... sigh.Stallone as Paul Revere, THAT I would like to see!
But hey, they made a cartoon of the Dragonlance Chronicles that starred several people, including Lucy Lawless! So who am I to judge?
I'll let you know what I think, I'm gonna watch it after work tonight!
:)
I don’t hug (my son being the exception).
Whew... I was being insincere.
Whew... I was being insincere.
Heh,... Careful what you offer, someone might take you up on it! ;P