I'm new to these boards

[MonorailMan]

Alright! Who let the new guy in?

Jeez!


Just kidding!

Welcome to the craziness MM! Nice to have you!

There was a gaping hole where the door locks used to be......and the word "Rosie" was carved into the wood.

Wow, it's really the one and only MM?! I thought MM was one of those mysterious creatures that didn't really exist ... who knew! Great to see you back.

Ah yes......Fortunately for all of you there is indeed only one. Thank you.

I think someone is trying to get an extra "Welcome gift basket"!

You know me and baskets. I hear the word and I get all excited.

No. Didn't you read his message?

He's after our pointers!

.............I think I'll leave that one alone. This isn't FaceBook, after all.

I dont think that involves much standing...

Great to see you MM

Gracias, David! *hugs*

Welcome MM!


(really, how has your health been?)

Tank you! I'll give a brief synopsis of the health situation after I get off this phone call I'm currently on. (Multi-tasking=bad.)

Welcome MM
When your done playing with the BOY'S come see me i got some pointers for ya.

Stop teasing me, Jamie. You can be so evil sometimes.

Is that a pointer in your pocket or are you happy to see him?!?!?!

HI MM -- Welcome back!

BA-DUM-BUM! Tank you....tank you!

 

[MonorailMan]

Okay, here's the health update. (I'll try to make it as short as possible.)

In late May or early June I went to the ER and was diagnosed with pleurisy, which wound up lasting a little over 2 months. At the same time my right eye became swollen and my vision started getting blurry. Two of the doctors I saw dismissed the eye problem and said not to worry about it.

In July my eye got to the point where it wasn't producing any tears whatsoever, and I could barely see out of it, let alone keep it open for more than a couple seconds. I went to the eye doctor a few times and was given several drops, salves and an antibiotic but nothing helped. She had no idea what the problem was, so she referred me to a neuro-opthamologist, which wasn't scheduled until about 5 weeks later since I'm on one of those "free/low-cost health programs".

While waiting for my appointment my right eye seemed to heal almost completely on its own. Unfortunately, I started having pain behind both eyes as soon as the right eye "healed". The neuro-opthamologist had me get a CT Scan, which showed absolutely nothing. The only proof the doctor had that anything was wrong with my eye(s) was that my right eyelid didn't open as far as the left, but it was barely noticeable. The good thing was that he said he saw absolutely no diabetic deterioration of either eye, which was kind of unusual for someone who's had diabetes for as long as I have (26 years).

Shortly after the CT Scan the pain behind both eyes went away within a matter of a couple days. I had noticed and mentioned to the doctors that my right temple started feeling strange and the right half of my scalp started to feel "tender" and slightly painful when I ran my fingers through my hair around the same time that all this started happening. It was brought to my attention that I may have very well had a minor stroke which could have affected my nerves.

THE END

 

[wallyb]

You guys need to get a new hobby besides piling on Wally!

Glad to meet you MM.

 

[Jeff90]

Im just so glad to see you back here.....Im ready for another plant picture....

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

Hey, isn't the new guy supposed to bring the candy?

Nice to see you MM! I sure hope it wasn't a stroke.

It's great to have you back with us!

 

[zeitzeuge]

Welcome Newbie, er or um welcome back?

Isn't there an initiation ceremony for newbies like spankings, hazings or something?

Sounds like health is getting back to normal or at least better? Glad to see you back.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

MM, glad to hear you are doing better!

 

[MonorailMan]

Thank you guys.


--Oh...muh....Gawd, Wally!! We, like....haven't talked in for-evar!!!!

--I think that plant photo gave me bad karma. I should never have posted that thing.

--If I bring any candy it's going to be sugar free, unfortunately. Sorry. (Okay, okay. I might sneak in a few Reese's. And some key lime pie.......and some cocktails......but that's it!)

--Initiations, ehhhhh? I'm game. I've been pretty bad by not showing up for several months, so I'd completely understand if you guys were to, say, dress up in cop uniforms. I think I deserve it.

(These emoticons are fun! I missed them.......
I mean.........they're new.......and completely unexpected. What a great feature.)

 

[wallyb]

Yeah Right. And we've never talked like 80's valley girls

Utcay ackbay onway ethay escriptionpray ugdray oneyhay!

 

[kingLouiethe1]

You guys need to get a new hobby besides piling on Wally!

Does that mean I need to get off

Welcome new person. I think you'll find the best way to be liked is by giving out money. Gimme gimme

 

[MonorailMan]

I've been eating the same one meal a day for the past month or so due to no income, which is hopefully going to change in the next few weeks. If I had the cash I'd give it out.

 

[kingLouiethe1]

I've been eating the same one meal a day for the past month or so due to no income, which is hopefully going to change in the next few weeks. If I had the cash I'd give it out.

Fine we'll just do the tired old "hoods and paddles" routine.

 

[MonorailMan]

Fine we'll just do the tired old "hoods and paddles" routine.

WOOHOO!

 

[wallyb]

Does that mean I need to get off
:

Yes - get off.
And your a very "handsy" young buck!

Did you get off yet?
I think I just did.

 

[soulmates]

MM, SOOO glad your back! Hoping the finances start looking up VERY soon for you my friend!

Chris

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Does that mean I need to get off

Um...er... ummmm.....

 

[kingLouiethe1]

Yes - get off.
And your a very "handsy" young buck!

Did you get off yet?
I think I just did.

 

[wallyb]

Um...er... ummmm.....

Oh go ahead say it... you know you want to.

 

[MonorailMan]

Thank you, Chris.