The Teacup Cafe - Page 69

Lotesse · 07-18-2005, 05:16 PM

How are you gonna fit fruit salad into your stomach after all that?! But, if that's what floats your boat... Did you bring the fruit salad? Do you have any mangoes? I'd like a mango for later; I plan on making mango martinis later on tonight.

Andúril · 07-18-2005, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lotesse

Well, Anduril, the Coke machine's acting up again, I think there's only Red Bull - is that O.K. with your vodka?

It will have to do. Thanks.

katya · 07-18-2005, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lotesse

How are you gonna fit fruit salad into your stomach after all that?! But, if that's what floats your boat... Did you bring the fruit salad? Do you have any mangoes? I'd like a mango for later; I plan on making mango martinis later on tonight.

I have found virtual food to be surprisingly light. Yeah, mangoes for everyone. I don't think I've ever tried them but I've never met a fruit I didn't like. Except maybe that guy I sat next to in 5th hour chem.... just kidding- I haven't even taken chemistry (unfortunately).

*"ooh, dragons. stupid easterlings..."*

trolls' bane · 07-18-2005, 06:20 PM

It's good to be back!
I have been gone for a week, and I'll explain why.
This is very vague, because the circumstances changed nearly twice per day.
LAst week, I mentioned my mom's arm was extremely painful. She went into the hospital four times in three days. During the first night of the final visit they diagnosed her with tendonitis through many tests and MRIs throughout the first night, and admitted her into the hospital. Once the tests were examined, the doctors added hepatitis and an unkown blood infection to her list of problems. The next day (Tuesday?), her arm no longer tendonitis, and in fact no one knew what was wrong. The unkown blood infection turned into a STAPH infection, and the Hepatitis turned into bacterial pneumonia. These last diagnoses, the STAPH infection adn the bacterial pneumonia, have remained the same. Her arm, throughout the week, has taken nearly every form of muscle tear, tendon infection, etc. However, they have arrived on the possibility that the reason the arm hurts is because that is where the STAPH infection localized itself. My stepdad, Ed, requested that he be called about any updates on her condition regardless of the time.
This is where it turns into a nightmare. Saturday night, around 9:30 (give or take an hour), my mom suddenly stopped breathing. They rushed her to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit), and pumped oxygen into her via an oxygen tube down her throat. Later that night or early the next morning, she was once again moved, this time to the CCU (Critical Care Unit?). Neither Ed nor I knew about this until 12 hours later. They didn't start calling until eight, and it turned out that they were calling our fax machine for the rest of the hour: I never pick up the fax machine, and Ed was busy playing a cop on set.
Yesterday, from 10:00 am till 3:30 (without even getting to eat), I was sitting in the waiting room of the hostpital (which is so small, there is only one real waiting room). All members of the immediate family and a few friends came to see her. I personally didn't go to see her because I don't want to see her like that (I never have before, and I'm waiting to see what happens). Anyway, the doctors reported that she is at a critical point, and from here, she can only get better or worse, worse being death and better being life. All we can do is wait, hope and pray, but I'm quite confident she'll survive, considering the the strong desire to move to Arizona.

flupke · 07-18-2005, 06:28 PM

That's horrible!
*shouts*
Get this man a chair and something to drink.

trolls' bane · 07-18-2005, 06:44 PM

Thank you, flupke. (Have we met?) I don't care about the stupid having to be 21 to drink. I can have as many virtually strong drinks on a virtual place as I want!
It is really a headache. I not only have to stand by Ed and visit the hospital twice a day, I also have to do the job of two people. Luckily, I'm not in school, becaust the guinea pigs would have died and the crabs would have rotted away.

Lotesse · 07-18-2005, 06:51 PM

My god, trolls' bane that's awful!! *big moot-hug* Here, you need a mango martini and what would you like to nibble on? Whatever you want, we'll get it. The Teacup Cafe is huge, and always stocked with every known (and some yet unknown) yummy thing to eat. If the replicator's not working, we'll find what you want around here anyway, it just takes a few minutes to locate stuff 'cause this place is HUGE.
I'd go see your mom if I were you, trolls' bane. Don't be afraid of seeing your loved ones hurt, she would love to see your face right now I bet. It'll be O.K.*'nother big moot-hug*

trolls' bane · 07-18-2005, 06:58 PM

I would love to see her, but she wouldn't see me. Not only is she legally blind (therefore, she would sort of see me), but she is under heavy sedation. That I understand perfectly (w/o the help of my aunt and uncle whom I love but who talk to me like I have the intelligence of a three year old.), because if I had a tube down my throat, I would instinctively tear it out. My visit, therefore, is pretty much useless until she is off the tube.

Lotesse · 07-18-2005, 07:07 PM

My heart goes out to you, trolls' bane. That's a lot of serious stress you've got right now. She'll get better soon, stay strong O.K.?

***Tessar*** · 07-18-2005, 07:29 PM

Wow.

*major moot-hugs for Troll's Bane*

trolls' bane · 07-18-2005, 08:30 PM

Thank you all!
Well, I do have good news. My stepdad got back, and gave me the latest.
Her O^2 levels are normal again, she is no longer under sedation, and she can recognize people's voices. She still has a tube down her throat, but other than that, she's doing better

. We no longer have to worry as much. In this case, I'll go see her for a while.

Lotesse · 07-18-2005, 08:56 PM

Here, trolls' bane, have a shot of Silver Patron before you go, and take some of this chocolate cream pie with you. There's no age restrictions in The Teacup Cafe; the older mooters are always around to make sure the younger guys don't get too carried away or too drunk for their own good. That Patron goes down real smooth, too. Or, I could make you a frapucchino with Ben & Jerry's ice cream if you prefer, whatever flavor's your favourite!

EarthBound · 07-19-2005, 08:52 AM

None of us escapes dealing with the fight & struggle of "living", TB, but know the Moot is your cyber-comfort when you need a shot of 100% pure care and concern.

*raises glass of chocolate milk* "Cheers, to TB!"

hectorberlioz · 07-19-2005, 05:41 PM

Attention ALL MOOTERS!
Your President needs your support in an effort to bring a noble idea to realization.
click here:http://www.entmoot.com/showthread.ph...d=1#post476629 and vote for a C.S. Lewis/Narnia forum.
Clive Staples has Tolkien's vote...he needs yours.

***Tessar*** · 07-19-2005, 05:43 PM

Hmmm... maybe I should move that to the advertisement thread?

hectorberlioz · 07-19-2005, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tessar

Hmmm... maybe I should move that to the advertisement thread?

What can I do? SGH moved my thread into the dark recesses of the planet

Maybe you should vote

trolls' bane · 07-19-2005, 05:49 PM

Thanks you guys!
I forgot to mention that she also has gall stones

.

However, I went to see her yesterday, and she is somewhat responsive. She obviously can't talk with the tube down her throat and up her nose, but she movesm even though she has no clue what you're saying, she knows who you are adn that you are there. She moved her leg for me and turned her head, and she even reached for Vic (the hyperactive architect/computer program buyer/downloader who also happens to be a friend since kidnergarten).

Tree Dweller · 07-21-2005, 10:16 AM

I am just now reading about what is going on with your mother, Troll's Bane.

I want you to know that I will be praying for her and if you'd like I can put her on our prayer list at church.

trolls' bane · 07-21-2005, 04:30 PM

Please do! The more people praying and rooting for her, the better. Just as long as I don't have hundreds of people calling my house and taking away my mooting time, that's a great idea. The pastor from our church went in to her and prayed over her. Thank you all for your support. If no one minds, I'm going to print out some of your posts to show Ed and eventually mom.

Butterbeer · 07-21-2005, 04:42 PM

Best to you troll's bane and to your Mum.

*cancel the Bus trip to TB's , all ... what do you mean BUS C already left? TB don't answer the doorbell !*

seriously though, it can be heart-breaking to see your loved ones' in so much pain or so vulnerable ... my heart goes out to you.

All the best.

BB

07-18-2005, 05:16 PM	#1361
Lotesse of the House of Fëanor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,150	How are you gonna fit fruit salad into your stomach after all that?! But, if that's what floats your boat... Did you bring the fruit salad? Do you have any mangoes? I'd like a mango for later; I plan on making mango martinis later on tonight. __________________ Few people have the imagination for reality. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

07-18-2005, 06:20 PM	#1364
trolls' bane Entmoot Secretary of the Treasury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Campsite-by-Giraffe Posts: 5,408	It's good to be back! I have been gone for a week, and I'll explain why. This is very vague, because the circumstances changed nearly twice per day. LAst week, I mentioned my mom's arm was extremely painful. She went into the hospital four times in three days. During the first night of the final visit they diagnosed her with tendonitis through many tests and MRIs throughout the first night, and admitted her into the hospital. Once the tests were examined, the doctors added hepatitis and an unkown blood infection to her list of problems. The next day (Tuesday?), her arm no longer tendonitis, and in fact no one knew what was wrong. The unkown blood infection turned into a STAPH infection, and the Hepatitis turned into bacterial pneumonia. These last diagnoses, the STAPH infection adn the bacterial pneumonia, have remained the same. Her arm, throughout the week, has taken nearly every form of muscle tear, tendon infection, etc. However, they have arrived on the possibility that the reason the arm hurts is because that is where the STAPH infection localized itself. My stepdad, Ed, requested that he be called about any updates on her condition regardless of the time. This is where it turns into a nightmare. Saturday night, around 9:30 (give or take an hour), my mom suddenly stopped breathing. They rushed her to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit), and pumped oxygen into her via an oxygen tube down her throat. Later that night or early the next morning, she was once again moved, this time to the CCU (Critical Care Unit?). Neither Ed nor I knew about this until 12 hours later. They didn't start calling until eight, and it turned out that they were calling our fax machine for the rest of the hour: I never pick up the fax machine, and Ed was busy playing a cop on set. Yesterday, from 10:00 am till 3:30 (without even getting to eat), I was sitting in the waiting room of the hostpital (which is so small, there is only one real waiting room). All members of the immediate family and a few friends came to see her. I personally didn't go to see her because I don't want to see her like that (I never have before, and I'm waiting to see what happens). Anyway, the doctors reported that she is at a critical point, and from here, she can only get better or worse, worse being death and better being life. All we can do is wait, hope and pray, but I'm quite confident she'll survive, considering the the strong desire to move to Arizona. __________________ KI6PFA Amateur Radio Operator

07-18-2005, 06:44 PM	#1366
trolls' bane Entmoot Secretary of the Treasury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Campsite-by-Giraffe Posts: 5,408	Thank you, flupke. (Have we met?) I don't care about the stupid having to be 21 to drink. I can have as many virtually strong drinks on a virtual place as I want! It is really a headache. I not only have to stand by Ed and visit the hospital twice a day, I also have to do the job of two people. Luckily, I'm not in school, becaust the guinea pigs would have died and the crabs would have rotted away. __________________ KI6PFA Amateur Radio Operator

07-18-2005, 06:51 PM	#1367
Lotesse of the House of Fëanor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,150	My god, trolls' bane that's awful!! big moot-hug Here, you need a mango martini and what would you like to nibble on? Whatever you want, we'll get it. The Teacup Cafe is huge, and always stocked with every known (and some yet unknown) yummy thing to eat. If the replicator's not working, we'll find what you want around here anyway, it just takes a few minutes to locate stuff 'cause this place is HUGE. I'd go see your mom if I were you, trolls' bane. Don't be afraid of seeing your loved ones hurt, she would love to see your face right now I bet. It'll be O.K.'nother big moot-hug __________________ Few people have the imagination for reality. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

07-18-2005, 06:58 PM	#1368
trolls' bane Entmoot Secretary of the Treasury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Campsite-by-Giraffe Posts: 5,408	I would love to see her, but she wouldn't see me. Not only is she legally blind (therefore, she would sort of see me), but she is under heavy sedation. That I understand perfectly (w/o the help of my aunt and uncle whom I love but who talk to me like I have the intelligence of a three year old.), because if I had a tube down my throat, I would instinctively tear it out. My visit, therefore, is pretty much useless until she is off the tube. __________________ KI6PFA Amateur Radio Operator

07-18-2005, 06:28 PM	#1365
flupke Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Between this world and reality, or was it the other way around Posts: 70	That's horrible! shouts Get this man a chair and something to drink.

07-18-2005, 07:07 PM	#1369
Lotesse of the House of Fëanor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,150	My heart goes out to you, trolls' bane. That's a lot of serious stress you've got right now. She'll get better soon, stay strong O.K.? __________________ Few people have the imagination for reality. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

07-18-2005, 07:29 PM	#1370
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	Wow. major moot-hugs for Troll's Bane

07-18-2005, 08:30 PM	#1371
trolls' bane Entmoot Secretary of the Treasury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Campsite-by-Giraffe Posts: 5,408	Thank you all! Well, I do have good news. My stepdad got back, and gave me the latest. Her O^2 levels are normal again, she is no longer under sedation, and she can recognize people's voices. She still has a tube down her throat, but other than that, she's doing better . We no longer have to worry as much. In this case, I'll go see her for a while. __________________ KI6PFA Amateur Radio Operator

07-18-2005, 08:56 PM	#1372
Lotesse of the House of Fëanor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,150	Here, trolls' bane, have a shot of Silver Patron before you go, and take some of this chocolate cream pie with you. There's no age restrictions in The Teacup Cafe; the older mooters are always around to make sure the younger guys don't get too carried away or too drunk for their own good. That Patron goes down real smooth, too. Or, I could make you a frapucchino with Ben & Jerry's ice cream if you prefer, whatever flavor's your favourite! __________________ Few people have the imagination for reality. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

07-19-2005, 08:52 AM	#1373
EarthBound Lady Tipple & Queen of Blessed Thistle Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: I've been told it's all in my head Posts: 916	None of us escapes dealing with the fight & struggle of "living", TB, but know the Moot is your cyber-comfort when you need a shot of 100% pure care and concern. raises glass of chocolate milk "Cheers, to TB!" __________________ Beer + Pizza = N'uff said Happy to be here The HACBR has been alerted to my postings…..Hobbits Against Constant Beer References Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. --Ben Franklin I want my Mooter T-Shirt!

07-19-2005, 05:41 PM	#1374
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	Attention ALL MOOTERS! Your President needs your support in an effort to bring a noble idea to realization. click here:http://www.entmoot.com/showthread.ph...d=1#post476629 and vote for a C.S. Lewis/Narnia forum. Clive Staples has Tolkien's vote...he needs yours. __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

07-19-2005, 05:43 PM	#1375
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	Hmmm... maybe I should move that to the advertisement thread?

07-19-2005, 05:49 PM	#1377
trolls' bane Entmoot Secretary of the Treasury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Campsite-by-Giraffe Posts: 5,408	Thanks you guys! I forgot to mention that she also has gall stones . However, I went to see her yesterday, and she is somewhat responsive. She obviously can't talk with the tube down her throat and up her nose, but she movesm even though she has no clue what you're saying, she knows who you are adn that you are there. She moved her leg for me and turned her head, and she even reached for Vic (the hyperactive architect/computer program buyer/downloader who also happens to be a friend since kidnergarten). __________________ KI6PFA Amateur Radio Operator

07-21-2005, 10:16 AM	#1378
Tree Dweller Elven Warrior Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The bulls-eye for recent hurricanes, but I still love these white sands....nothing compares. Posts: 129	I am just now reading about what is going on with your mother, Troll's Bane. I want you to know that I will be praying for her and if you'd like I can put her on our prayer list at church. __________________ ------------------------------------------- Miracles are a retelling in small letters of the very same story which is written across the whole world in letters too large for some of us to see. C. S. Lewis ------------------------------------------- I always liked going South, somehow it feels like going downhill. Treebeard ------------------------------------------- ~~Diary of a Beach Bum~~

07-21-2005, 04:30 PM	#1379
trolls' bane Entmoot Secretary of the Treasury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Campsite-by-Giraffe Posts: 5,408	Please do! The more people praying and rooting for her, the better. Just as long as I don't have hundreds of people calling my house and taking away my mooting time, that's a great idea. The pastor from our church went in to her and prayed over her. Thank you all for your support. If no one minds, I'm going to print out some of your posts to show Ed and eventually mom. __________________ KI6PFA Amateur Radio Operator

07-21-2005, 04:42 PM	#1380
Butterbeer Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: here and there Posts: 3,514	Best to you troll's bane and to your Mum. cancel the Bus trip to TB's , all ... what do you mean BUS C already left? TB don't answer the doorbell ! seriously though, it can be heart-breaking to see your loved ones' in so much pain or so vulnerable ... my heart goes out to you. All the best. BB

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