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infinite monkey · 03-16-2012, 04:40 PM

Maybe it was a band but it wasn't named the eagles but they played songs for eagles (either the football team or the birds.)

infinite monkey · 03-16-2012, 06:38 PM

I left my stupid phone at work. I don't have a landline. I'm no slave to my phone but there are people who would worry if I don't reply. So I emailed my family and my friend.

I don't know if I want to drive down there tomorrow and get it or not. Maybe. It's supposed to be nice. It would be more fun with my car instead of the rental, because I could put the lid down. Still, I could stop at Hobby Lobby, maybe see what cheap movies are playing at the 'not quite yet to video' theater...

I'll see which way the wind blows tomorrow.

HungLikeJesus · 03-16-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey

I left my stupid phone at work. ...

Stupid phone - I like that!

Aliantha · 03-18-2012, 07:53 PM

I've lost 4kg in the last few weeks.

One day maybe I can eat again.

glatt · 03-18-2012, 07:53 PM

I have a question.

Let's say you got a "get well" card for somebody who has just had their leg amputated. And the printing on the card already says "you're in my thoughts and prayers.". How do you sign the card? "Get better soon" doesn't work. "Sorry for your loss" sounds like a joke. There must be some appropriate signature line. What is it?

This person is like 80 years old, if that makes any difference.

infinite monkey · 03-18-2012, 07:56 PM

Just "Thinking of you" or "with love"

You don't need to be explicit. Just let them know you care.

Of course if this were a joke question I'd have a thousand answers.

glatt · 03-18-2012, 08:01 PM

It's not a joke question, but you can answer like it's one.

We've had this card sitting on the counter all weekend, while joke after joke comes out of my mouth. It's not helping.

Aliantha · 03-18-2012, 08:11 PM

I'd just sign it, 'with love' or something to that effect.

sexobon · 03-18-2012, 08:23 PM

For an old person, an old word that takes into account the loss: Hope you recuperate soon.

Griff · 03-18-2012, 08:25 PM

Well played.

ZenGum · 03-18-2012, 08:43 PM

Wishing you an expedient recovery!

Hop you get better.

You can lean on me.

Sorry.

monster · 03-18-2012, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

Just "Thinking of you" or "with love"

You don't need to be explicit. Just let them know you care.

Of course if this were a joke question I'd have a thousand answers.

This

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexobon

For an old person, an old word that takes into account the loss: Hope you recuperate soon.

Or this.

It really doesn't matter if what you write kind of repeats what is printed. What is printed serves to tell the person what kind of card it is. What you write tells them you care.

If you know them well, you could write a little more, like a letter. People (older people especially) like to hear news and reminiscences, just as long as it doesn't make the card "me me me". or you could enclose a note.

Definitely don't dwell on the amputation/mention it at all. if you do that, you haven't a leg to stand on.

What?

monster · 03-18-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

I want not to want this thing so badly.....

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey

I don't either. What thing?

For Hebe to triumph in the 100 breast stroke at State Championships. See -it wan't my place to want it.

Anyhoo she didn't triumph but she did OK.... but then she did take bronze in the 200 when getting to finals looked hit and miss...... and unexpectedly placed in the 200 fly, -where getting to finals was a given non-occurrence...... so I feel ok about wanting it now. kinda

HungLikeJesus · 03-18-2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aliantha

I've lost 4kg in the last few weeks.

One day maybe I can eat again.

Congratulations on your weight loss!

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

I have a question.

Let's say you got a "get well" card for somebody who has just had their leg amputated. And the printing on the card already says "you're in my thoughts and prayers.". How do you sign the card? "Get better soon" doesn't work. "Sorry for your loss" sounds like a joke. There must be some appropriate signature line. What is it?

This person is like 80 years old, if that makes any difference.

"Congratulations on your weight loss!"

DanaC · 03-19-2012, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monster

It really doesn't matter if what you write kind of repeats what is printed. What is printed serves to tell the person what kind of card it is. What you write tells them you care.

I'd agree with this.

03-18-2012, 07:53 PM	#2884
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I've lost 4kg in the last few weeks. One day maybe I can eat again. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-18-2012, 08:11 PM	#2888
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I'd just sign it, 'with love' or something to that effect. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-18-2012, 08:25 PM	#2890
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Well played. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

03-18-2012, 08:43 PM	#2891
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Wishing you an expedient recovery! Hop you get better. You can lean on me. Sorry. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

03-16-2012, 04:40 PM	#2881
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Maybe it was a band but it wasn't named the eagles but they played songs for eagles (either the football team or the birds.)

03-16-2012, 06:38 PM	#2882
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I left my stupid phone at work. I don't have a landline. I'm no slave to my phone but there are people who would worry if I don't reply. So I emailed my family and my friend. I don't know if I want to drive down there tomorrow and get it or not. Maybe. It's supposed to be nice. It would be more fun with my car instead of the rental, because I could put the lid down. Still, I could stop at Hobby Lobby, maybe see what cheap movies are playing at the 'not quite yet to video' theater... I'll see which way the wind blows tomorrow.

03-18-2012, 07:53 PM	#2885
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I have a question. Let's say you got a "get well" card for somebody who has just had their leg amputated. And the printing on the card already says "you're in my thoughts and prayers.". How do you sign the card? "Get better soon" doesn't work. "Sorry for your loss" sounds like a joke. There must be some appropriate signature line. What is it? This person is like 80 years old, if that makes any difference.

03-18-2012, 07:56 PM	#2886
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Just "Thinking of you" or "with love" You don't need to be explicit. Just let them know you care. Of course if this were a joke question I'd have a thousand answers.

03-18-2012, 08:01 PM	#2887
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	It's not a joke question, but you can answer like it's one. We've had this card sitting on the counter all weekend, while joke after joke comes out of my mouth. It's not helping.

03-18-2012, 08:23 PM	#2889
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	For an old person, an old word that takes into account the loss: Hope you recuperate soon.

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