I am back home!

[RSLancastr]

Hello all! My lovely better half brought me home yesterday (Tuesday), after almost eleven months of convalescence/incarceration. it has been a heady mixture of heaven (snuggling!) and generous dollops of Hell (Trips to the bathroom have become akin to climbing Mt. Everest).

At some future date I will create an epic thank-you thread here, but for now, let me just say that words alone cannot come close to conveying the gratitude we feel for all of the love, concern and support we have received from so many, especialy from JREF forumites. And ofcourse I must thank Susan, truly my better half, and the Bestest Wife Ever, for her tireless advocacy on my behalf. without her, I would quite probably be dead. But then, without her, life would not be worth living.

I hope to post much more over the coming days, and possibly even add an article or two to the SSB site.

My very best and warm regards to you all,

-RSL

[JoeTheJuggler]

Congrats, and welcome home!

[Ed Baehr]

I'm delighted that you're home and just as delighted that you'll be leaving home to go to TAM. See you next week!
Ed

[Fnord]

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

:blush:

Uh ... I mean ... Welcome home, sir.

[Rasmus]

:j2:

[HarryKeogh]

I'm pretty sure you just gave quite a few forumites the best news they've heard all week.

and btw, your wife is a saint. I can only hope that if I was ever in your position that I'd have such a great person by my side.

Welcome home!

[shadron]

It's damned about time. We've only been waiting for you for about 8 months, now. Here's you keyboard.

[Locknar]

RSL - Spectacular news!

[LibraryLady]

Happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy

I'm happy

:yahoo

[Starthinker]

And you haven't taken the garbage out yet?


Seriously, great news!!

[Ernie M]

It's wonderful to know you're finally back home, Robert!

[Quinn]

WOOOOOOOO-HOOOO!!!!! Welcome home, and welcome back to the forum!

[Rocko]

Just fantastic news. Congratulations to you both.

Also: you know this already, but your wife is a flipping legend.

[ObscureReferenceMan]

Welcome back, man!

[ExMinister]

Oh, what a happy day! RSL back home and back on the forum... !!! After 11 months!!!!! And with mention of more SSB articles! Oh, this just makes my whole week, month, year!! HOORAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Spektator]

May your recovery continue apace, Robert!

[korenyx]

Glad you're back!

[ChrisC]

Congratulations!

[Cleon]

Congrats! Can't wait to see you two next week!

[Aepervius]

THat is great , we missed you. Good to see fine again :).

[kookbreaker]

Excellent news!

[Darat]

Most excellent news!

[Empress]

Robert, I've been inactive for months, but I had to log back in simply to tell you how delighted I am to see you back, and how you've never been far from my thoughts. You truly are an amazing person (as is, of course, the Better Half!)

WELCOME BACK!!!
:j1::hug2:j1::hug2:j1:

[William Smith]

Welcome back, RSL.

[rikzilla]

Wonderful news Robert!!! The modern practice of medicine is a wonderous thing!
-z

[SRW]

Great to see you back, welcome home!

[Powa]

Who is this Robert person you all speak of? :confused:



But seriously, welcome back! Sylvia misses you. :w2:

[Matty1973]

Truly wonderful news.

Looking forward to reading all your posts.

[EeneyMinnieMoe]

WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have missed you very, very much.

[HawaiiBigSis]

Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy!

[Rolfe]

Yippedee-doo-dah!!!

Wonderful news!

Rolfe.

[rjh01]

Welcome home. Hope to see you updating SSB site and starting new, similar sites soon.

As a present I gave this thread a tag.

[Reno]

wb

[cow_cat]

Woo-Hoo! I'm raising a glass in your honour right now. Here's to you two :D

[George152]

Welcome back. Take it easy... :-)

[George]

This is indeed good news. Take care Robert.

[kittynh]

WONDERFUL ROBERT!!!

I'm so glad it's going well, and yes you do have a WONDERFUL wife.

So looking forward to seeing you at tam.

I'm also glad that you and Julio the new houseboy Susan hired to "help out" around the house are getting along well. And Andre the French bodybuilder (he's training for the Olympics) that takes care of the yard. And Sven (he was Mr.Europe 2005) who does I'm not sure what yet....

Seriously, must feel great to be HOME.

[Mr. Skinny]

Glad to see you back, Robert.

My sister is a stroke victim and I know the road back is a long haul.

I have much admiration for you and your wife. You are very lucky to have her.

Continue fighting.

[Minarvia]

Welcome back! It's certainly not been the same without you. I don't know you personally but this thread has brought tears to my eyes!

And I am only one of so many who thank Susan for her tireless support of you and keeping us all apprised.

WELCOME BACK!!!!

[paperskater]

woot!

[Hamradioguy]

What everybody else says. Plus there is no place like home. Welcome back Robert!

[prewitt81]

YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY

Welcome back, RSL!

[alfaniner]

Good news, everyone!

[TjW]

Welcome back.
Don't do that again.

[FramerDave]

Huzzah! Welcome home, and we're all glad to see you back.

Take care of yourself and don't try to do too much too soon.

[Brown]

Hello all! My lovely better half brought me home yesterday (Tuesday), after almost eleven months of convalescence/incarceration. it has been a heady mixture of heaven (snuggling!) and generous dollops of Hell (Trips to the bathroom have become akin to climbing Mt. Everest).This is great news, Robert. Congrats and best wishes.

I want to thank you for introducing a new euphemsim for visiting the toilet. "Climbing up Mt. Everest" is quite a good one, and I can't wait to try it with my new wife. (I get married tomorrow.)

Many years ago, I had major surgery, and during my recovery, every effort was a major struggle. If an item fell from a table onto the floor, it may as well have fallen all the way to the Moon, as an item on the floor was no more reachable for me than the Moon. Going to the bathroom was a major production. Making a trip to the mailbox was like a walk halfway around the continent.

I got better, yes, but I have NEVER forgotten the difficulty of those days. I no longer take simple things, like bending over to pick up a coin or a simple walk to the mailbox, for granted. To this day, I remind myself that it is a joy to walk, because I CAN, and I remember there were times that I COULD NOT.

My ordeal was much shorter than yours, Robert, a matter of weeks instead of months, and I cannot say that my situation is truly comparable to yours. I can only surmise that I experienced just a small taste of your difficulties. But I expect that with continued practice and determination and attitude, your difficulties will ease up, and that you will find profound joys in what you used to think were trivial or bothersome activities.

[kerikiwi]

Nau mai. Haere mai, haere mai, haere mai.
Ka pai.

[arthwollipot]

Welcome home Robert. I'll be seeing you on Tuesday.

Oh my dog that's rushing up really fast!

[wollery]

Great news Robert.

Sadly, I won't be at TAM this year to see your triumphant return, but I hope to see you at future TAMs.

[gerdbonk]

Congratulations and hope your recovery continues to go well.

[Foster Zygote]

That's excellent news Robert. The best to you and your better half.

[LTC8K6]

Welcome Back!

It doesn't exactly fit, but I couldn't help thinking of this theme song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVS3WNt7yRU

[Doc Daneeka]

A hearty congrats to you, RSL! And to Mrs. as well.

[tim]

Robert, my love to you and Susan both. I cannot tell you how happy I am to see you home again. Lynn sends her love and Yorkshire hugs and kisses!

[Orphia Nay]

Absolutely awesome news! :cheerleader2 :cheerleader2 :cheerleader2

Even though the super-wonderful Susan was keeping us fully updated, it's great to finally hear the words we've been waiting for.

Much love to you both.

[Mojo]

:)

[realpaladin]

Welcome back on the board. And good to know you are home.

[catbasket]

:D

[Ersby]

:D

I was going to say that.

Welcome back, RSL!

[chillzero]

:yahoo

Yay!!!

Don't forget - we all know that nothing is magically fixed by your return home, so don't worry about leaning on us when you need us - either of you.

Loads of hugs to you both.
:hug5

[aggle-rithm]

I'm not one for expressing sentiments over things that don't affect me directly, but...

Damn this makes me happy.

[Worm]

Woo hoo!

RSL home, and my boss bought ice lollies .... this is a good day!

[LTC8K6]

Well, my video apparently didn't work, so here it is again, and welcome back again! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVS3WNt7yRU

[sts60]

Welcome back, Robert, and best wishes and prayers for a rapid return to fighting trim.

[H3LL]

Good news.

Welcome back.

[jon]

woot!

ditto.

[JimBenArm]

So glad you're home, man! This is great, and I know it makes your wife very happy to have you home with her again!

Yay!

[Morwen]

YEAH! *punches air*

[Whiplash]

Robert, I never really got a chance to know you personally. But I have admired your work here greatly. And I was very sad to hear you had gotten ill. I'm very happy to hear you have recovered to the extent that you have, and gotten home. That's wonderful news.

You have been a strong force for reason and fought hard against the crooks and charlatans. That's incredibly noble and good. You deserve all the praise in the world.

I wish you the best of luck in your continuing recovery. And your wife is also wonderful, the way she has stuck by you and helped you so much. You are both wonderful human beings, and I wish you all the best!

Jim

[Moochie]

Ah, I see you've been away...


:)

[Ysidro]

YAAAAAAAYYYY!!!!! *does Kermit the Frog arm waving thing*

[Piscivore]

Happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy

I'm happy

:yahoo


What she said.

[Wauthan]

That's the best news I've heard all week.

[kittynh]

I would also like to say Robert that we've all come to know and love your dear wife Susan. Her updates have at times moved us to tears, and at others made us laugh and smile. She is a treasure, and I feel lucky that she is also now my friend.

Now work on learning to take out the garbage.

[Smiledriver]

I think Sylvia adam's apple just bobbed. For Serious though great news. You were missed.

[Beeg Seestor]

Dang! I guess I just don't pay enough attention! I just now found out about this thread!

Soooooooo......

Welcome home, Brotherness! I can't wait to give and get a big hug next week at TAM!

[ysabella]

Hooray! Congrats and keep on fighting back!!

[cgordon]

Choose one:

1. Woot!
2. Woohoo!
3. Squee!
4. All of the above.

[Psi Baba]

Glad you're home, and welcome back to the board!

[Correa Neto]

WOW!

Good news! I really needed one right now!

Thanks, Robert!

[Wowbagger]

What can I possibly add, that hasn't been said already?!

Hmm... How about.....

Sweet Sally Mollassy! That's da shizzle!!


...I don't think anyone has said that one, yet.

[BillC]

Well done!

[hcmom]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Stellafane]

All of the above.

(You're still the only reason I have a sig.)

[Luciana]

GEEZ!!! It's 10pm and the last meeting hasn't started yet. But this news is making me smile spontaneously.

Robert, you deserve having any life you want to have, you're one of the few with this privilege.

LOTS OF LOVE AND AN EVEN TIGHTER HUG IN YOU AND IN SUSAN!!!

[LostAngeles]

You're home!

Welcome back!

[Lucky]

Home: Wonderful.

Robert: Wonderful.

Susan: Wonderful.

[borealys]

Hooray!

Congrats, Robert, on making it through the past months. You're an inspiration.

Welcome back.

:eusa_clap:

[arthwollipot]

I would also like to say Robert that we've all come to know and love your dear wife Susan. Her updates have at times moved us to tears, and at others made us laugh and smile. She is a treasure, and I feel lucky that she is also now my friend.

Now work on learning to take out the garbage.Yeah. What she said.

[ferd burfle]

I saw this on my taxi ride to work in Taiwan just the last couple of mornings:

1445814459

Coincidence? I think not! Clearly the Taiwanese have also heard the good news and soon every building in greater Taipei will be so labeled! Cheers, Robert!

Ferd

eta: My Chinese is woeful, but I have absolutely no doubt that the characters below "RSL" say "Stop Sylvia Brown" :)

[HawaiiBigSis]

Whoo-hoo!

[rjh01]

I saw this on my taxi ride to work in Taiwan just the last couple of mornings:

1445814459

Coincidence? I think not! Clearly the Taiwanese have also heard the good news and soon every building in greater Taipei will be so labeled! Cheers, Robert!

Ferd

eta: My Chinese is woeful, but I have absolutely no doubt that the characters below "RSL" say "Stop Sylvia Brown" :)


RSL could also mean any of these http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/RSL

[amb]

What can I say that hasn't been already said. You have a wonderful wife there big feller, don't let her out of your sight. And of course, a huge welcome back to the forum, not that you ever left. :)

[ferd burfle]

RSL could also mean any of these http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/RSL

Yes, it could....;)

What the heck is a Representative Stim Latch?

Ferd

[Horatius]

Getting home just in time to go on vacation to TAM! Good planning, that!

Glad to hear you're getting along.

[Kaylee]

Great News! Welcome back! :)

[Ocelot]

woot!

ditto.

tritto.

[Amapola]

Wow. This is wonderful! So glad to hear it! Hugs to you both!

I need more exclamation points!

[JoeTheJuggler]

Robert, I rarely wear hats, but I proudly wore my StopSylvia hat in April when I ran a half marathon while juggling 3 clubs. . . in the rain.

ETA: Removed the links to the photos that didn't work. Instead, you have to go to http://www.runphotos.com , select the event "Go St. Louis Marathon and Half, 2009" and enter my bib number 13070.

I'm too cheap to buy the higher res photos, and I don't think you can see the Stop Sylvia logo on these, but it's there. (Note: My time was 2:30, the time displayed at the finish line is from the start of the starting line--there were some 18,000 starters. I ran this thing with very little training, since I'm a wimp when it comes to running over the winter. I was slow, but I ran and juggled non-stop and only dropped a club one time.)

[Arthur ASCII]

tritto.

quitto? No - too silly.

Glad you're back home, Robert. I expect it'll feel strange for a while after being away so long. Hope you settle in quickly and continue to improve healthwise.

Arthur

[chillzero]

Joe,
the site is asking about cookies - can people other than yourself view these?

[Hutch]

Finally browsed my way over here, and got the best piece of news I've had all week. Welcome back. To home, to family, to this place.

Now, to be a bit of a Pain In The Ass (patent pending); KEEP WORKING OUT!!! KEEP PUSHING YOURSELF!!! DON'T REST ON YOUR LAURELS!! To be the best Robert Lancaster you can be will still take work and after 8-10 months rehabbing, where other people set your schedule and make you do things, you will be on your own for a lot of time, and the temptation to slack off will be great--But don't, keep working, keep pressing, keep improving--that woman you're married too deserves that!

OK, end of "fuss-budget" rant. I look forward to seeing you next week at TAM, as does everyone else (should I sign you up for the Bowling activity? :cool:;) )

Take care, my friend

[JoeTheJuggler]

Joe,
the site is asking about cookies - can people other than yourself view these?
Crud. Apparently you have to search their database. I'll yank those bad links. Instead, you have to go to http://www.runphotos.com , select the event "Go St. Louis Marathon and Half, 2009" and enter my bib number 13070.

Next time, I'll get someone I know to snap some photos!

[chillzero]

Crud. Apparently you have to search their database. I'll yank those bad links. Instead, you have to go to http://www.runphotos.com , select the event "Go St. Louis Marathon and Half, 2009" and enter my bib number 13070.

Next time, I'll get someone I know to snap some photos!

Thanks ... very cool!!!

Well done, and thanks for wearing the hat. :)

[Aquila]

So glad you're getting better. I don't visit this forum very often, but have been following your progress when I do.

[grayman]

Welcome home soldier.

[Niggle]

yahoooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Miko]

Congratulations, Mr. Lancaster! Welcome home.

[Questioninggeller]

Welcome back.

[KarlG]

After failing to think of onything new original to say - Welcome Back Sir!

[RSL's better half]

Thank God! Now I can get back to lurking!

[amb]

Thank God! Now I can get back to lurking!
Oh no! we want more than lurking from you! We want reports of RSL's ongoing hunt of Sylvia Brown. :)

[RSL's better half]

Oh no! we want more than lurking from you! We want reports of RSL's ongoing hunt of Sylvia Brown. :)

Robert will best describe his findings on Sylvia Browne.

[Akhenaten]

Congratulations and my very best wishes for a bright future to both halves of The Lancaster.

Cheers,

Dave

[rjh01]

Robert will best describe his findings on Sylvia Browne.

But where is he? He has not been seen on the forum for the last two days. I hope he is busy updating his website.

Either that or tired out performing his duty as a husband. :D :D :D :D :D

[amb]

Thought you may need a chuckle Robert.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMGIbO

[Skeptic Ginger]

If I were there:

:hug5

[Ducky]

Glad to hear it, Robert. This news made my day.

[AndyD]

Looks like I'm late to the party. Welcome back.

[catbasket]

ETA: Removed the links to the photos that didn't work. Instead, you have to go to http://www.runphotos.com , select the event "Go St. Louis Marathon and Half, 2009" and enter my bib number 13070.

Very cool. Is that relief I see on your face as you cross the finishing line? ;)

[Senex]

It's wonderful news you are back home. Susan's love and tireless advocacy for you has been inspiring.

Your returning home has raised morale for the good guys.

Villains beware!

[LashL]

Absolutely fabulous news!

Welcome back, Robert, and thank you to Susan for the updates over the past several months.

[EeneyMinnieMoe]

Three cheers for Robert!

HIP-HIP-HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ralph]

Glad to hear it Mr Lancaster. The world is a bit better place for what you've accomplished..

[jond]

Welcome back, RSL! You've been missed by all.

[JoeTheJuggler]

RSL--I admit I haven't kept up well with progress reports posted by your better half. Are you able to get back to writing articles? If you need help, maybe transcribing stuff from dictation or whatever, I (and doubtless an army of others) would be honored to help out!

[Soapy Sam]

Dammit. I go away for a month and all hell breaks loose!
Welcome back to the future, Robert.

[desertgal]

Welcome Home, RSL!

[arthwollipot]

I spent this afternoon with the Lancasters - Robert and Susan. They are both extremely fine people. Robert still has some mobility problems, as is to be expected, but there's absolutely nothing wrong with his mind! We spent the evening laughing and swapping stories. He had some doozies about his stay in care, that's for sure!

Thanks Robert and Susan for spending your time with me. It was fantastic.

[amb]

I spent this afternoon with the Lancasters - Robert and Susan. They are both extremely fine people. Robert still has some mobility problems, as is to be expected, but there's absolutely nothing wrong with his mind! We spent the evening laughing and swapping stories. He had some doozies about his stay in care, that's for sure!

Thanks Robert and Susan for spending your time with me. It was fantastic.

Another reason for hating you. ;) ;)

[shandyjan]

Just great to come in and find this news, that we've been waiting for a long time! Keep up the good work! :D

[LibraryLady]

But he's not home! He's at TAM!

[Worm]

Evidence?

;)

[rjh01]

Cannot find any posts in the TAM sub forum that mention Robert at TAM.

[Denver]

Congratulations, Robert, on the Citizen Skeptics Award you received at TAM!
Well Deserved!
(And here's hoping you many more)

[Apathia]

Big smiles your way, Robert!

[hcmom]

Cannot find any posts in the TAM sub forum that mention Robert at TAM.

Did you miss the entire live feed? Robert was there, and spoke to the crowd a couple times, and received the first annual Citizen's Skeptic Award.

[puredoubt]

hey robert! great to see you again after so many years. (my first jref forum post... woo hoo!)

[rjh01]

Did you miss the entire live feed? Robert was there, and spoke to the crowd a couple times, and received the first annual Citizen's Skeptic Award.

Yes. I did not see any timetable published about what was on at what time. The reason could be that I did not look for any such information.

Anything on youtube yet?

[amb]

Did you miss the entire live feed? Robert was there, and spoke to the crowd a couple times, and received the first annual Citizen's Skeptic Award.

It's the first time in memory that I shed a tear on a post. I have never met the man, but his efforts to eradicate woo from the world has my support in the strongest way possible.
The Sylvia Browns and John Edwards of this world do much more damage to gullible people than you can imagine. I love the man, and there should be more people like him. A hardy hand shake in cyberspace, is the best I can do at the moment apart from contributing to his cause and health by monetary means.

[Foolmewunz]

How in the H did I miss this thread? (Oh,... from the 2nd - I was sans broadband and then a minor stay in the hospital.....)


Damn, Robert!!!! Welcome home! This is tremendous news in the middle of a fairly rotten two weeks, so thanks for giving me a little cheer (in addition to you herculean efforts over the years).

And about that Susan person? I'd keep her if I were you. I hate throwing around mushy terms, but I think you rarely see such unflinching/unfailing love. Now you guys take it easy and gear up for the woo-crushing to come.

[hcmom]

Yes. I did not see any timetable published about what was on at what time. The reason could be that I did not look for any such information.

Anything on youtube yet?

I don't know about youtube, but I've found a set of pics from Scott Hurst:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/scott_hurst/sets/72157621376119325/

[headscratcher4]

It is about freaking time. Welcome home!

[arthwollipot]

I had the pleasure of spending some time with Robert and Susan when I was in Los Angeles. More delightful people I have never met. Thank you, Lancasters, for sharing your time with me.

[Slimething]

Robert, I'm sorry for such a late response. I hadn't seen this thread until now. This really makes my year! I'm so happy you're back! Admirantion for you and your support circle is what I really feel. Many hugs!

I wish I could have attended TAM and now to know that I missed meeting you..ARRGH!

[RSL's better half]

Arthwollipot, it was fantastic getting to know you. hcmom, you are one fantastic lady - thanks for sharing your home with us. And everybody who attended TAM and gave us hugs, thanks a bunch. To everyone here on the Forum who could not make it to TAM but have expressed well-wishes, thank you.

And to the JREF: The award is appreciated more than you'll ever know by the both of us. I'm so glad I got Robert to TAM, even though I have been criticized for it. I'm hoping the "faith" you have all expressed in him will inspire him to get back to work on the websites. The award was just what the doctor ordered. Thank you.

[RSLancastr]

All:

Sad to say, I am only now, four months later, getting around to reading all of the posts in this thread. My heartfelt thanks to all fr their kind words. I lack the focus and energy to do my old multi-quote reply, but I absolutely HAVE to quote this one:

And to the JREF: The award is appreciated more than you'll ever know by the both of us. I'm so glad I got Robert to TAM, even though I have been criticized for it. I'm hoping the "faith" you have all expressed in him will inspire him to get back to work on the websites. The award was just what the doctor ordered. Thank you.

... bolding mine. What? you were criticized for taking me to TAM? I'll ask you for details in person, but please know how incredibly grateful I am to you for having taken me to TAM, as well as for all else that yuo have done (and continue to do) for me. No man has ever had a better wife than I do, booful. I love you far more than you will ever know, regardless of how many times a day I tell you. Mwaah!!!

[rjh01]

Before the stroke you often did a huge multi quote of all the posts that were in any thread and gave a response to them. Are you going to do that for all the threads about you? We did discuss this once when you were in hospital and the software will allow you to do heaps of multi quotes.

<Insert laughing dog here>

Edit2. Found the relevant quotes
So you don't worry that there might be something wrong, I'm posting to let you know we never got around to Robert doing one of his famous multi-quotes on this thread. We were too busy going through all the posts on the "RSL in hospital" thread. I've read many of them to him before, and he read a few himself, but he's trying to get a picture of what was happening with his family (including me) during the time he does not remember. Basically, he only knows the last 3 weeks or so. And he's a bit dumbfounded by all the wonderful things that were said about him in this community.
<snip>
Thanks,
Susan


Just thinking about that multi-quote reply. Robert would need to reply to about 400 posts. That would test the forum software. How many quotes can you make in one reply?

Spend just over 1 minute per post and that is 7 hours work.

Tip. Cut and paste it into another document and do frequent saves. Otherwise you might lose the lot.

Edit. I managed to quote the first 149 posts from the other thread here http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?postid=4207003#post4207003. Only hope I am not the first person to get a yellow flag for posting in that place. This means the software is good to go.

Edit2. However I think a better option is to download the thread and then edit the text file. That is if you are crazy enough to even think about doing it.

:D

[RSLancastr]

Before the stroke you often did a huge multi quote of all the posts that were in any thread and gave a response to them. Are you going to do that for all the threads about you? We did discuss this once when you were in hospital and the software will allow you to do heaps of multi quotes.

<Insert laughing dog here>

Edit2. Found the relevant quotes
Yes, and if you look towards the end of that thread, you'll see where I did some multi-quotes and responded to more than a hundred of the earlier posts.

I hope to reply to the rest some time, but, between my difficulty in focusing on a task for very long, my inability to use my left hand when typing, and the funky problems I have with my PC, I don't know when I will be able to do so.

[ExMinister]

You probably will too!

Good grief, that's a year worth of posts, many of us posting more than once to say the least, and quite a few threads. I suspect most of us would be more than happy to consider them all replied to with any one of the thoughtful posts you've made since you got out of the hospital, many of which have included thanks and well wishes to all of us. :)

ETA: In other words, we have been more than acknowledged, you have in your characteristically kind and thoughtful way made all of us feel quite thanked, and we are all just thrilled to have you back!

[RSLancastr]

I suspect most of us would be more than happy to consider them all replied to with any one of the thoughtful posts you've made since you got out of the hospital, many of which have included thanks and well wishes to all of us. :)

ETA: In other words, we have been more than acknowledged, you have in your characteristically kind and thoughtful way made all of us feel quite thanked, and we are all just thrilled to have you back!
Tanks, ExM! If I had my druthers, I'd reply to each post individually. But I think i am just going to have to realize that just isn't realistic, given the circumstances. I hope that you are right, and that most of the forum members realize how grateful i am to them for everything. Now I'm going to wrap this up before my emotional lability kicks in again. :(

[rjh01]

Just read the other thread. Wondered how many times words were used, so I downloaded the thread and counted the frequency of the words. Here is my list of the top 200 words used.

Love is only used 59 times not 100. :)


Word|Frequency
a|1138
able|53
about|221
after|92
again|87
all|202
Also|82
AM|125
an|120
and|1400
Another|75
any|49
are|125
as|291
asked|65
at|263
Author|167
away|49
back|157
be|413
because|74
bed|96
been|186
before|100
being|55
better|210
bit|41
both|44
But|318
by|105
call|64
called|41
came|61
can|168
cant|51
care|52
chair|53
company|45
could|128
couple|51
date|175
day|93
days|60
did|85
didnt|56
do|124
doctor|56
done|47
dont|76
down|77
even|52
facility|79
few|61
first|63
for|587
from|229
get|227
getting|61
give|48
go|117
going|86
good|112
got|116
had|312
half|182
has|234
have|378
he|1093
help|90
her|136
here|54
hes|107
him|494
his|517
HMO|89
home|113
hospital|73
hours|47
how|108
I|1658
if|186
ill|65
Im|142
in|562
insurance|50
into|90
is|596
it|592
its|127
Ive|61
just|166
know|120
last|70
left|103
leg|44
like|113
little|52
love|59
made|49
make|53
may|55
me|437
more|205
morning|46
much|98
My|327
need|92
needs|48
never|45
new|66
Niels|49
night|56
no|128
not|330
now|169
nurse|47
of|686
off|69
on|417
one|131
only|75
or|116
other|60
our|97
out|182
over|80
people|41
place|80
pm|136
PT|48
put|50
really|61
rehab|113
right|66
Robert|640
Roberts|182
room|64
RSLs|160
said|153
say|47
see|118
she|220
should|50
since|51
so|331
some|123
something|61
still|114
sure|47
Susan|42
take|67
tell|54
than|77
that|577
the|2350
them|67
then|147
therapist|46
therapy|84
there|184
they|196
things|71
think|70
this|312
though|48
thought|52
through|52
time|161
to|1956
today|143
told|179
tomorrow|49
too|49
took|46
until|58
up|188
us|113
very|81
want|58
was|610
way|61
we|345
week|81
weeks|63
well|143
went|71
were|85
what|192
wheelchair|53
when|232
where|78
which|109
while|51
who|120
will|407
with|413
work|99
would|153
yesterday|56
you|269



Edit. A few words, like Author, are artifacts of the download and may not have been used by Susan.

[RSLancastr]

Just read the other thread. Wondered how many times words were used, so I downloaded the thread and counted the frequency of the words. Here is my list of the top 200 words used.

Love is only used 59 times not 100. :)As many have said to me in SSB emails: you really have a lot of time on your hands, don't you?

[rjh01]

I did not count the words by hand. I used an Excel spreadsheet to do it for me. It only took 10 minutes.

I also looked at my hands and I could not see any time on them. I had only just washed them. :)

[RSLancastr]

I did not count the words by hand. I used an Excel spreadsheet to do it for me. It only took 10 minutes.
I figured as much. I was merely implying that, whatever amount of time was spent, it may have been put to better use. But hey, it's your time.

I also looked at my hands and I could not see any time on them. I had only just washed them. :)Yes, I think that you did indeed wash your hands of those ten minutes. :)