Re: PARKINSN Digest - 7 Sep 1997

[The Gugels of Muskego <gugels5@xxxxxxxxxx>]

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At 12:00 AM 9/8/97 -0400, you wrote:
>There are 25 messages totalling 737 lines in this issue.
>
>Topics of the day:
>
>  1. very very mad (2)
>  2. thanks  I.Y.Q.
>  3. humour/humor/silliness/nutziness/goofiness/whimsicalness/waggis
>  4. news/food/paradise/hurricanes
>  5. my goof ups
>  6. Goodbye England's Rose (2)
>  7. Introduction from Eddie in South-Africa
>  8. Split the List?/Response (3)
>  9. humour/P.D. James
> 10. Mary
> 11. how to search archives (2)
> 12. SPLITTING THE LIST
> 13. (RESOURCE) Heath Insight
> 14. Photos from Pan Forum
> 15. music (2)
> 16. Final Featuring oF Forum Fotos (2)
> 17. Leaving the list
> 18. No Subject
>
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>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 11:50:00 -0400
>From:    KEn Becker <KenBecker@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: very very mad
>
>Marvin, you have the right outlook too! Tell us more about your vehicle,
>maybe we can help, or at least avoid buying one like it! Ken B.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 12:02:03 -0400
>From:    KEn Becker <KenBecker@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: thanks  I.Y.Q.
>
>Don, I KNEW if we got you all fired up, you'd be running around again by
>today, and so it was!!  I had the same problem of doubled up messages, I had
>to Unsubscribe one time, becasue I was subscribed twice under two different
>servers, I don't know how I did THAT, but it sure is easier to delete HALF
>the stuff, than double!  Have you thought about another building project?
>THAT keeps you going! Have a great day. Ken B
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 12:03:21 -0400
>From:    KEn Becker <KenBecker@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: humour/humor/silliness/nutziness/goofiness/whimsicalness/waggis
>
>JAnet I don't know who P D James is, or was, but I know I LIKE HIM!  I can
>CHANGE THE WORLD! Ken B
>
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>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 12:12:08 -0400
>From:    dorothy lee <sugernspice@xxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: very very mad
>
>Regarding your post, please keep on laughing
>and sharing.  I think humor is as important as
>those darmned medications and a lot more
>reliable.   Dorothy, cg for Dick 74/l+
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 12:50:50 -0400
>From:    janet paterson <paterson@xxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: news/food/paradise/hurricanes
>
>hi dorothy
>
>you wrote:
>>First and of the utmost foremost, you are in
>>my thoughts and prayers as I watched the
>>weather channel.  Paradise also has it's
>>problems today and we are concerned.
>
>i think you may have my bermudian island paradise
>mixed up with lisa crumrine's us virginian [?] island paradise
>we are in the same latitude as north carolina [32]
>and pretty much due north of the virgins
>
>so lisa's getting the worst of it so far
>who knows where erika may 'wobble' next!
>
>per the latest advisory:
>>AT 11 A.M.  ATLANTIC TIME ...  1500Z ...  THE CENTER OF HURRICANE
>>ERIKA WAS NEAR LATITUDE 20.2 NORTH ...  LONGITUDE 63.2 WEST OR ABOUT
>>220 MILES ...  350 KILOMETERS ...  NORTHEAST OF SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO.
>>
>>ERIKA IS NEARLY STATIONARY BUT A SLOW NORTHWESTWARD TO NORTHWARD
>>MOTION IS EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  HOWEVER THERE IS STILL
>>THE POSSIBILITY OF A SOUTHWESTWARD WOBBLE ...  WHICH COULD BRING
>>STRONGER WINDS TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OR PUERTO RICO ...  AND A
>>HURRICANE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT.
>
>>Thanks so much for the post.  I am  most
>>interested.  I'm a foody--probably have 600+
>>cookbooks.
>
>uh-oh
>i'm a foody too
>but only maybe 200 books and 13 years of gourmet!
>
>>Dick and i have been to Greece twice,
>>hence the real interest in anything Mediterranean.
>
>uh oh
>i have been to italy three times and am now addicted
>they have better food at their motorway truck stops
>than the average n.a. restaurant
>
>whut a family we are!
>
>love
>
>janet
>----------janet-paterson---50-9---paterson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 13:00:43 -0400
>From:    donald mckinley <flash@xxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: my goof ups
>
>     vivian said tell every one goof up. it is going to cost me $150.00 to
>fix my tracker. just had to do it my self. mom said 25yrs ago i could of
>done it. i forget how to do some things now. but if i take a day week i
>usely can do it. maybe not like pr but i i did did it. want to show that pd
>i can do any thing iwant. may be. ha ha . i put weed wacker on golf cart.
>works just like the one you see on tv.   may not big stuff but i can do it.
>so come around see it  plus how ican lift 1lb to ton with one hand. so we
>goof but we tried. i still have deprressin  get sick at my belly. lig hurt
>just like rest of you. i am going to beat this pd and i mean to win.so lets
>all laugh and try to do some thingon our own. not allways  call our cg. i am
>on my band wagen so i wiill say riden old brass. (my brass head hose cane)
>
>                                                             flash@xxxxxxxxx
>il.com
>                                                                  lima,ohio
>
>                                                                   I.Y.Q.don
>&vivian
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 13:26:14 -0400
>From:    Arthur Hirsch <epr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Goodbye England's Rose
>
>Just in case you don't have a copy of this - or, like me, you couldn't make
>out a word or two - I thought that some of our listmembers might appreciate
>a copy of Elton John's song - as revised for this occasion.
>
>Art
>
>
>1.
>
>Goodbye England's rose;
>may you ever grow in our hearts.
>You were the grace that placed itself
>where lives were torn apart.
>
>You called out to our country,
>and you whispered to those in pain.
>Now you belong to heaven,
>and the stars spell out your name.
>
>Refrain:
>
>And it seems to me you lived your life
>like a candle in the wind:
>never fading with the sunset
>when the rain set in.
>
>And your footsteps will always fall here,
>along England's greenest hills;
>your candle's burned out long before
>your legend ever will.
>
>2.
>
>Loveliness we've lost;
>these empty days without your smile.
>This torch we'll always carry
>for our nation's golden child.
>
>And even though we try,
>the truth brings us to tears;
>all our words cannot express
>the joy you brought us through the years.
>
>3.
>
>Goodbye England's rose;
>may you ever grow in our hearts.
>You were the grace that placed itself
>where lives were torn apart.
>
>Goodbye England's rose,
>from a country lost without your soul,
>who'll miss the wings of your compassion
>more than you'll ever know.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 13:35:21 -0400
>From:    Eddie <9608915@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Introduction from Eddie in South-Africa
>
>Hi all
>
>My name is Edward B. van der Riet. I am a second year med student at
>the University of Stellenbosch in South-Africa. I have no relatives
>or close friends diagnosed with Parkinsonism, but I am very
>interested in the disease itself.
>
>I am very interested in the neurological (physical) aspect of the
>disease, but I am also concerned about the social implications it has
>for the person in general.
>
>I hope that I will meet a lot of people, and I also hope that by this
>mailing list, I will get to know the person behind the disease.
>
>Thank you.
>
>Love Eddie
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 14:44:01 -0400
>From:    MR DANIEL T MAIROSE <LURV15A@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: Split the List?/Response
>
>I think that it would be a good idea to  split the list. My reaons
>are many. I am a Parkinsonian. I've been on the Listserv for a while
>and I have received quite a bit of info concerning Parkinson Disease.
>The problem has been when there are times when I haven't been able to
>check  my mailbox.
>
>At one time I had over 1 ,ooo messages on my computer. If the list is
>split I could Just check on the subjects that indicate Parkinson info.
>
>
>
>A little humor: If they discover that Mothers Milk causes cancer,
>where will they print the warning?
>
>I am going through the screening procedure foer a pallodotomy. If
>anyone who has been through this has any  advice on this matter,
>please let me know.
>
>Reply to DAN MAIROSE_lurv15a. Many Thanks
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 13:59:25 -0400
>From:    janet paterson <paterson@xxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: humour/P.D. James
>
>hi ken
>
>you wrote:
>>JAnet I don't know who P D James is, or was,
>>but I know I LIKE HIM!  I can CHANGE THE WORLD!
>
>P.D. James
>a 'masterful' author of at least eleven detective crime novels
>won several writing awards including an O.B.E. in 1983
>was born in Oxford in 1920
>as of 1989 [the most recent book i have]
>james was described as living in london
>having served as a magistrate
>and is a governor of the bbc
>
>she is also a widow with two children and five grandchildren
>
>gotcha!
>
>your sib-sis
>
>janet
>
>----------janet-paterson---50-9---paterson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 16:39:25 -0400
>From:    Brian L Carlson <blcarl@xxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: Mary
>
>Mary
>I was just answering your e-mail when the power went out, and I lost your
>e-mail and address.
>I seen the neurologist on Thursday. He's starting me on
>Amantadine(Symmetrel) in addition to the Selegiline(Eldepryl) and
>Carbidopa/Levodpa. They did not find anything on my MRI, which is good,
>but it also helps confirm PD.
>Brian
>P.S. Are any others on the list taking Amantadine(Symmetrel)?
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 17:54:31 -0400
>From:    Helen Griffiths <Helen_Griffiths@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: how to search archives
>
>Is it possible to search the archives? Do I need to get in touch with John
>Cottingham about this? Just tried to email him but it was returned so I
>guess I have old address.  Any help would be much appreciated!
>--
>
>Helen
>
>helen_griffiths@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 16:32:20 -0400
>From:    Simon Coles <simon@xxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: SPLITTING THE LIST
>
>Hi,
>
>I said a lot about this last time it came up, and more or less got shouted
>down then, but I'll just add my 2p worth quickly....
>
>>I vote NO! The list is a very important outlet for some who do not have
>>many avenues
>>to communicate their feelings as well as an information gathering source
>>for others.
>>Carol Gray
>>texas.roadrunner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>Splitting the list will not in any way reduce the amount of information,
>disenfranchise anyone, or do anything negative at all.
>
>If we split into maybe 3 subject oriented specialist lists, you can still
>join all three and continue to enjoy the same material as always - its just
>that people who can't deal with the current PARKINSN volume or varied
>subject matter will get a choice.
>
>
>
>Simon
>
>--------- My opinions are my own, NIP's opinions are theirs ----------
>Simon J. Coles                                 Email: simon@xxxxxxxxxx
>New Information Paradigms                  Work Phone: +44 1344 778783
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>=============== Life is too precious to take seriously ===============
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 17:38:24 -0400
>From:    Simon Coles <simon@xxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: Split the List?/Response
>
>Barb said:
>>I LIKE the original, current format of the List.  It permits us as writers and
>>readers to take a number of options...directions... while online - either one
>>direction at a time or simultaneously  with any of those directions easily
>>controlled by the individual's DELETE key when reading.
>
>You can still do this with more than one list.
>
>>The PD List-owner, Barbara Patterson, had many choices of format and direction
>>she could make at the time she set up this List.  In addition, it's membership
>>has also contributed to the direction the List goes from day-to-day,
>>week-to-week.  Barb  Patterson AND the majority of the List members have opted
>>over the past 3+ years to pretty much stick with the original format while
>>taking into account the vast and varied backgrounds and interests of the
>>groups as a whole.
>
>When discussion forums start they naturally start off broad and then split
>into specialised subsections. The original list charter is still very valid
>- but the number of people who want to enjoy our discussions is becoming so
>large as to become a problem. Apart from small tweaks like asking people to
>use more reasonable subject lines, in the end the only way to deal with
>increasingly overwhelming volume is to create specialised subject-oriented
>lists.
>
>
>
>[snip]
>>Often these "side-trips" present subjects which are marginally related to PD
>>if at all, but none-the-less seem to interest a wide number of our membership.
>> Have no interest in 'em?  Click on that delete key.   Not interested in
>>reading the occasional joke?  Click on the delete key.  And those periodic,
>>unpredictable, spontaneously generated flights of fancy?  Right.. there's that
>>ol delete key.
>
>That assumes people:
>        - have a powerful enough machine & cheap enough Internet connection
>          that downloading twice enough messages than you have to is OK.
>        - are happy dealing with quite large quantities of text. Some people
>          find this very intimidating.
>
>
>>It seems to me that it's more reasonable, more democratic, and just plain
>>NICER to permit individuals to post what's on their minds, while recalling the
>>main thrust of the List.  This offers us freedom of choice by permitting us to
>>pick and chose amongst the subjects and the posters we care to read or delete.
>
>Maybe it would be nicer to structure ourselves in such a way as to allow
>people a choice?
>
>
>>Sooooo... I think rather than splitting the list, we should continue the List
>>as it is, keeping in mind that it's a courtesy to others in our Cyber-family
>>to keep updating the subject-line when we have a "subject drift."
>>
>>I also think that patience and compassion is called for - no matter how
>>important an individual we believe we are, and/or how limited our online time
>>is for whatever reason.
>
>This is a problem we keep hitting when we discuss what to do about the
>rising traffic of this list - people genuinely feel that splitting the list
>will break up "the family" we have created.
>
>I would suggest that will not happen - it will make the family stronger,
>and allow more people to join in. Do not forget that the people who
>disagree with the current structure of PD mailing lists aren't part of this
>conversation - they've already left this list, disenfranchised by our
>unwillingness to confront a very difficult issue.
>
>Most of the larger PD organisations have specialist groups. Most of them
>have newsletters, which themselves are split into sections - and people
>choose which ones they recieve, and which ones they read.
>
>Similarly, there are four PD-related lists around:
>        - PARKINSN (this one)
>        - CARE
>        - PARKLISTE
>        - PDUK
>
>The existance of four lists doesn't do us any harm. Splitting stuff up into
>manageable chunks is natural. Why not also PDLIFE and PDDRUGS?
>
>
>
>
>Simon
>
>--------- My opinions are my own, NIP's opinions are theirs ----------
>Simon J. Coles                                 Email: simon@xxxxxxxxxx
>New Information Paradigms                  Work Phone: +44 1344 778783
>http://www.nipltd.com/                     Work Fax:   +44 1344 772510
>=============== Life is too precious to take seriously ===============
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 13:29:18 -0400
>From:    John Walker <jwalker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: (RESOURCE) Heath Insight
>
>Heath Insight
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>American Medical Association's Health Insight page provides information on,
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>
>Physician Select - provides information on virtually every licensed
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>650,000 doctors of medicine (MD) and doctors of osteopathy or osteopathic
>medicine (DO).
>
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>Health, and much much more.
>
>Following quoted from site.
>
>Philosophies of the site:
>
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>through the use of expert medical review of all medical content.
>
>2.The site will provide content in a logical and easily accessible manner.
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>
>4.The site will provide links to scientifically and approved sites outside
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>
>5.The site will coordinate information on the consumer site with the
>information posted on the scientific sites under AMA Scientific Publications.
>
>6.The site will promote the use of interactive methods of educating the
>public.
>
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>http://www.radix.net/~mschelling/health.html
>
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>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 17:48:58 -0400
>From:    Simon Coles <simon@xxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: how to search archives
>
>>Is it possible to search the archives? Do I need to get in touch with John
>>Cottingham about this? Just tried to email him but it was returned so I
>>guess I have old address.  Any help would be much appreciated!
>
>I have a web-based archive on my site at http://james.parkinsons.org.uk/, I
>think the direct URL is http://james.parkinsons.org.uk/search.htm - but its
>pointed to off the front page.
>
>At the moment there's a few missing weeks, and a few months are imported
>twice, both of which I hope to get fixed next weekend :-)
>
>
>Simon
>
>--------- My opinions are my own, NIP's opinions are theirs ----------
>Simon J. Coles                                 Email: simon@xxxxxxxxxx
>New Information Paradigms                  Work Phone: +44 1344 778783
>http://www.nipltd.com/                     Work Fax:   +44 1344 772510
>=============== Life is too precious to take seriously ===============
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 18:02:17 -0400
>From:    Terrie Whitling <TWWhitling@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: Photos from Pan Forum
>
>Hey Art - I would love to download forum pictures..  I have been out of town
>for the past 10 days and am just now catching up on my email.  Thanks for all
>you do!
> Terrie
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 19:00:24 -0400
>From:    donald mckinley <flash@xxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: music
>
>  did you here tonights news on music to help pwp to walk?  hope so i told
>lot how i could dance.  music music  slow.  try it. let me know if anyone
>else it helped to walk?
>
>                                                            I.Y.Q.
>don&vivian
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 19:06:42 -0400
>From:    Arthur Hirsch <epr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Final Featuring oF Forum Fotos
>
>Last call
>---- ----
>
>Substantially a repeat of previous post for those who might have missed it.
> The tenth of September is nearly upon us.
>
>For those of you who attended the Public Policy Forum presented by PAN
>(Parkinson's Action Network) in July, I have tried to contact each of you
>by e-mail specifically to let you know how you may download the candid
>photos which I took there.  I did not have e-mail addresses for everyone,
>so perhaps if you were there, didn't get an e-mail from me on the topic,
>and wanted to get a copy of the pictures, you could advise me of your
>e-mail address so that I can send instructions.
>
>The pictures include some of the people on our list and other important
>people not on the list.
>
>For those of you who did not attend - I can send you the instructions for
>downloading also - just e-mail me and ask for them soon.
>
>And for those of you who cannot download, I can still send the pictures on
>disk.  Yes, there will have to be a small charge to cover the expenses of
>the disks and the stamps.  BUT DOWNLOADING IS FREE.  And it will continue
>to be free only until 10 September.
>
>Please get your request for instructions to me no later than noon Central
>Time (1800 GMT) on 9 September.
>
>Any questions?
>
>Art
>972-436-4772
>
>Arthur Hirsch [] epr@xxxxxxxxxxx [] Lewisville, TX
>  ____________________________________________
>
>               Always Remember This:
>     Happiness Is Right, So Choose Happiness
>  ____________________________________________
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 19:40:46 -0400
>From:    Trish Scarmuzzi <JANDEANLA@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: Leaving the list
>
>        First of all, the good news. Dad had the collagen injection in his
voacl
>cords last Friday (Sept. 5). Even though he still sounds a bit "froggy" his
>voice is loud and strong! (Doing cartwheels here! LOL) Barb M. thanks again
>for posting and all the info. Sid, thanks for passing that posting along to
>Dad! We're all grateful to you both.
>        Now for the (possibly) bad news. I'm going to be leaving the list :( .
>Hopefully only until tomorrow sometime :). This computer has to go back to my
>classroom, and tomorrow's the day. I won't know until tomorrow if I can get
>back on this list, without putting our whole school on it. Anyway, I'll check
>my mailbox once more tonight (around 11 PM Eastern), just to make sure I
>don't miss anything, then take myself off the list. It's been really fun
>getting to know everyone and Dad and I have learned a lot from all of you!
>See ya later! Trish
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 19:56:43 -0400
>From:    BSCHIRLOFF@xxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: Final Featuring oF Forum Fotos
>
>Hi Art-
>Thanks again for all the photos you sent me.  Please don't forget to send me
>your snail so I can send yolu a check for the cost of some of your film.
> Your efforts to bring the forum around to those who could not be there is
>wonderful.
>thanks for all you are doing,
>Barbara
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 19:58:20 -0400
>From:    Elizabeth Southwood <Sackvill@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: music
>
>Hi Don:  I wrote this recently and after reading your message, I know why.  I
>hope it helps answer your question about music!! Liz
>CHANGING THE BED WITH DEBUSSY
>BY LIZ SOUTHWOOD
>I do not know
>how a day will go,
>why meds help
>more or less.
>My voice
>is like a mist,
>unheard.
>When swallowing,
>I choke.
>I recollect croissants,
>warm, crunchy,
>slipping down my throat
>as easily as hymns flew out
>in church.
>This morning
>a rain-rinsed breeze puffs through
>our open bedroom windows.
>Birds welcome back the sun
>with chirps and fluttering.
>Can I help change the bed today?
>Pull the cover off the duvet?
>Will my hands cooperate?
>Or do I have to wait
>for you to separate
>the linens,
>my hands helpless
>as empty mittens?
>Sunlight gleams
>on dripping, silvered
>eucalyptus leaves.
>I catch a whiff
>of scent medicinal.
>The wind from the sea
>is nudging white-cotton clouds
>towards the east
>through starch-blue sky.
>If we walk,
>will I walk
>awkwardly,
>lose my balance,
>scrape a knee?
>Shall we play music for me?
>Supposedly, it will
>prompt me to move smoothly
>though I don't know why
>it would.
>Maybe I can do
>the bed too if I am accompanied
>musically by you,
>or I play Debussy.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 20:00:33 -0400
>From:    Trish Scarmuzzi <JANDEANLA@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: No Subject
>
>        In case this posts twice, I got this back from the list. I'm not
sure what
>happened, as I have only sent it once. It was returned, saying that it was
>already posted to the list.
>        First of all, the good news. Dad had the collagen injection in his
voacl
>cords last Friday (Sept. 5). Even though he still sounds a bit "froggy" his
>voice is loud and strong! (Doing cartwheels here! LOL) Barb M. thanks again
>for posting and all the info. Sid, thanks for passing that posting along to
>Dad! We're all grateful to you both.
>        Now for the (possibly) bad news. I'm going to be leaving the list :( .
>Hopefully only until tomorrow sometime :). This computer has to go back to my
>classroom, and tomorrow's the day. I won't know until tomorrow if I can get
>back on this list, without putting our whole school on it. Anyway, I'll check
>my mailbox once more tonight (around 11 PM Eastern), just to make sure I
>don't miss anything, then take myself off the list. It's been really fun
>getting to know everyone and Dad and I have learned a lot from all of you!
>See ya later! Trish
>
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>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 22:29:11 -0400
>From:    KEn Becker <KenBecker@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: Goodbye England's Rose
>
>Arthur, thanks, it is  a beautiful song, I appreciate the words and the
>melody. It reminds me a bit of "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton, not that
>the songs are similar, but the fact that they are beautiful songs written as
>a byproduct of a tragic early death. Showing that something good can come
>from even a horrible tradgedy, when good people make an effort to compensate.
> I think most of us would like to think that after we leave this life, the
>folks we leave behind will do good things in our memory. Ken B
>
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>Date:    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 22:39:05 -0400
>From:    KEn Becker <KenBecker@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: Split the List?/Response
>
>Dan, I know where they'll print the warning: The newspaper!  (You should try
>to keep ABREAST of things!) uh oh..here come the PUN POLICE, I'm outta here!
>Ken B
>
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