I am not leaving the forum

[riverstyx]

first, to all: please don't count me out yet. seriously. i have defied many a doctor's predictions.

secondly: u know, zack, that mouse is irish, don't u?

just as i am a wee lassie, and because i have no fear, show no fear, can take down six men at once.

it is all in ur belief in self. ur confidence. ur body language. attitude.

talking tuff and legally packing don't hurt either.

how adorable. thank u so much. would never have found this.

maybe can print out and show mr. whiskers later. oh, kidding on that.

he probably saw it on his notebook already.

precious.

thank u all. including ones whom emailed.

but darn, diamond, u sound like time to buy the coffin. monty python: bring out ur dead.

keep good thoughts, wishes coming at me, please. very much appreciated.

but, just as i do investigations in law, i do same in medicine.

i have found the most likely causitive factor in the continuing lupus take down.

i awakened with an implant that needs removal, swollen beyond belief.

so, started course of antibiotics. if u know autoimmunes, especially lupus, a dental infection will put u in flareup in a heart beat.

i think i figured out why i could not defeat this problem. why nothing that worked before, would work now.

it just needs to be removed. the implant. must figure out the dentist. as so many clinics round here, whom charged according to income, shut down the dental division to anyone but children.

but, i research. track down someone fresh from dental school. and pay in installments. or, maybe there is a teaching hospital sorta thingy in dentistry, wherein i let some newbie have fun.

but, please keep prayer, good wishes coming.

just don't count me out yet. i am irish.

nordic viking blood. warrior.

am thinking do i have a tool to remove it myself? LOL. i did drill my own tooth when necessary with normal drill.

however, as soon as the antibiotics course has worked, shall get it done professionally.

promise. just don't count me out, yet, please.

thank u so much, for both here and in email, guys.

u rule.

and, am now forcing eight ounces water down every two or three hours.

oh, i hate defeat. what a stupid thing to die from. forgetting that with lupus part of my life, i must regularly take antibiotics.

so, my plan f is going into effect now.

and, i am believing will work. at least, i shall give this kidney nonsense a run for the money, as i await july and parts of medicare kicking in.

ok? cuz even yesterday, i came here to catch up, and ten hours had passed.

stop being so damnable intriguing, will ya?

thank u from my heart. sincerely.

This may not make any sense, but it will to @riverstyx - hope you enjoy it. Ode to Mr. Whiskers. And of course, get better and return stronger than ever!

One Hungry Little Mouse



The extraordinary scene was captured by photography student Casey Gutteridge at the Santago Rare Leopard Project in Hertfordshire. The 19-year-old, from Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, who was photographing the leopard for a course project, was astounded By the mouse's behaviour.
He said: 'I have no idea where the mouse came from - he just appeared in the enclosure after the keeper had dropped in the meat for the leopard. He didn't take any notice of the leopard, just went straight over to the meat and started feeding himself.'

'But the leopard was pretty surprised - she bent down and sniffed the mouse and flinched a bit like she was scared. In the meantime the mouse just carried on eating like nothing had happened.



But even a gentle shove does not deter the little creature from getting his fill... 'It was amazing, even the keeper who had thrown the meat into the enclosure was shocked - he said he'd never seen anything like it before.'

Project owner Jackie James added: 'It was so funny to see - Sheena batted the mouse a couple of times to try to get it away from her food.' But the determined little thing took no notice and just carried on.'
Sheena was brought in to the Santago Rare Leopard Project from a UK zoo when she was just four months old. She is one of 14 big cats in the private collection started by Jackie 's late husband Peter in 1989. The African Leopard can be found in the continent's forests, grasslands, savannas, and rainforests.



....so the mouse continued to eat the leopard's lunch and show the leopard who was the
boss. Just proves no one can push you around without your permission.
THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL LESSON IN LIFE AND LONGEVITY.
Be nice to others because...

[UGAgal]

@riverstyx I know you have a lot of fight and you WILL be back..l just know it! Many hugs from me

[waverunner]

first, to all: please don't count me out yet. seriously. i have defied many a doctor's predictions.

secondly: u know, zack, that mouse is irish, don't u?

just as i am a wee lassie, and because i have no fear, show no fear, can take down six men at once.

it is all in ur belief in self. ur confidence. ur body language. attitude.

talking tuff and legally packing don't hurt either.

how adorable. thank u so much. would never have found this.

maybe can print out and show mr. whiskers later. oh, kidding on that.

he probably saw it on his notebook already.

precious.

thank u all. including ones whom emailed.

but darn, diamond, u sound like time to buy the coffin. monty python: bring out ur dead.

keep good thoughts, wishes coming at me, please. very much appreciated.

but, just as i do investigations in law, i do same in medicine.

i have found the most likely causitive factor in the continuing lupus take down.

i awakened with an implant that needs removal, swollen beyond belief.

so, started course of antibiotics. if u know autoimmunes, especially lupus, a dental infection will put u in flareup in a heart beat.

i think i figured out why i could not defeat this problem. why nothing that worked before, would work now.

it just needs to be removed. the implant. must figure out the dentist. as so many clinics round here, whom charged according to income, shut down the dental division to anyone but children.

but, i research. track down someone fresh from dental school. and pay in installments. or, maybe there is a teaching hospital sorta thingy in dentistry, wherein i let some newbie have fun.

but, please keep prayer, good wishes coming.

just don't count me out yet. i am irish.

nordic viking blood. warrior.

am thinking do i have a tool to remove it myself? LOL. i did drill my own tooth when necessary with normal drill.

however, as soon as the antibiotics course has worked, shall get it done professionally.

promise. just don't count me out, yet, please.

thank u so much, for both here and in email, guys.

u rule.

and, am now forcing eight ounces water down every two or three hours.

oh, i hate defeat. what a stupid thing to die from. forgetting that with lupus part of my life, i must regularly take antibiotics.

so, my plan f is going into effect now.

and, i am believing will work. at least, i shall give this kidney nonsense a run for the money, as i await july and parts of medicare kicking in.

ok? cuz even yesterday, i came here to catch up, and ten hours had passed.

stop being so damnable intriguing, will ya?

thank u from my heart. sincerely.

@riverstyx, like there is even a weeny teeny possibility that we would count you out...u will be doing fine in no time because SO MANY prayers are being sent upward on your behalf, u know this to be true..

ur ministry is alive and well in so many of your past posts; you are, as usual, quite wise about the need to concentrate on letting your body heal...that is all that matters in your life now, and God Bless your wonderful son for being there to help you.

how so many of us wish we could do the same.

my heart breaks to think that all the time you spent spoonfeeding us your miracle medicine might have been too much for you in your condition; we are blessed to hear from you whenever possible; you are everywere u know; one could read your posts for days and learn so very much, so just knowing that you are caring for yourself, that's number one to all of us!

I truly thank you for letting us know that you are putting your health above all else...that is all that matters. I know just sitting up straight is hard, especially on the kidneys, so I will think of you comfortable as can be, maybe in your favorite recliner or laying among soft pillows. And, again, thank God your son is there for you.

Remember during this healing time that we are here for you also, River; your daily posts are not needed right now; I never knew how you were able to do as as much as you did, u know, but I knew how much joy you got out of ministering to others, and how much better we all are for it.

So get your blonde, petite little rear end up when you are feeling better, whenever you feel like gracing us with your words.

And u know it works both ways, we are here whenever you need us, River.

Take care of yourself now, and always know u r loved...................WR

[Mlmk]

@waverunner,
Thank you. That was perfect. I have been at a loss and my heart hurts for river and for so many more as well.

[SuzyGreenberg]

It was my best friends favorite, she had a SG costume for Halloween runs
I'm a Lizards girl

I love me some Lizards. My fave version is 12/31/95. You?

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Yikes! I just responded to the post that referenced me from Sophie . I didn't realize that this thread took a serious/heavy turn. I don't know you Riverstyx, as I'm new here but I can see how loved you are. Please take good care of yourself. I look forward to your triumphant return!

[Cranberry]

Hahaha! @riverstyx my bad didn't mean to sound so bleak. I know that you know, that I know and that's all I'm saying. Oh btw, @naynay's back! Fun times.

[Binky]

@riverstyx I just wanted you to know how much we care for you & that you are a treasure.Please do rest & take care of yourself.I wish there was something I could do for you or say to you to make you feel better.
(((HUGS)))

[dannyboy868]

Yea this forum is awesome everyone stick around and have fun finding what they are looking for.

Dan

[riverstyx]

@binky: u just did. thank u for ur kind words.

@riverstyx I just wanted you to know how much we care for you & that you are a treasure.Please do rest & take care of yourself.I wish there was something I could do for you or say to you to make you feel better.
(((HUGS)))

[betsky]

As usual when I have not been "on "frequently I am confused by an action when on the surface everything looks fine
Regards
Betsky

[Jeremy Fisher]

Okay, so this thread has River posting that she is at death's door and the board mgt gives her a temporary ban. What is wrong with that picture, besides everything?

Look how many pips she has. She helped the PR staff build this board and this is the thanks she gets.

Later gators, it was fun while it lasted.

Fire

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This thread is actively being edited. That's just too creepy for me.

Maybe tomorrow will be a better day.

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I was gonna edit my prior post and didn't have the heart. WHY is she banned? If someone in mgt can answer that publicly ( hint, hint @drboris ), it would be appreciated.

Distressed,

Fire

[Stevo1]

Okay, so this thread has River posting that she is at death's door and the board mgt gives her a temporary ban. What is wrong with that picture, besides everything?

Look how many pips she has. She helped the PR staff build this board and this is the thanks she gets.


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This thread is actively being edited. That's just too creepy for me.

Maybe tomorrow will be a better day.

If it wouldn't be too much to ask @drboris I also would like to know what happened to river?
If it isn't apparent to admin....When DB went down it was river & fire who directed a LOT of the Good DB'ers here!! Myself included!! Please give an explanation as to what happened to get River banned even if it is temporary. I am very concerned and feeling very much like fire.
Thanks
Stevo

[kmontayne]

@Fireplaces @betsky and everyone in this community.

On riverstyx's case. I was the one who banned the member temporarily. While some things are being discussed about the user. Since all the mods are in different time zones it is a bit difficult to catch everyone at the same time. But eventually we all bump at the same time and begin to discuss the whole situation in which if deemed necessary it will be explained to everyone so everyone does not worry much about what is going on.

While we get to the bottom of Riverstyx case and the reason of her temporary ban, once that is resolved we will let riverstyx know what happened. I have sent her a PM a few minutes ago, hoping she is able to at least read it but, after tomorrow I believe we will be able to figure out her final outcome. And then hopefully give a reason so that everyone who is alarmed about her ban understand why.

I do hope for everyones understanding with this as I am being as respectful as I can be. And letting everyone know we are working on this to get her situation resolved a bit and get back to everyone about it.
@drboris @tinmuning @Kris

[Carter]

On riverstyx's case....................
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@kmontayne Wow this is all happened fast! Can you provide an approx DTG (GMT/Zulu since we are all on/in different time zones) when this took effect? I'm just being curious.

Thanks

[betsky]

@kmontayne
Simply, Thank you
Regards betsky

[SageVisitor]

This is the anti "I'm leaving the forum" post.

I like it here! It's nice to be able to speak your mind freely without consequence! I just got here a couple weeks ago and I have no plans of leaving soon.

I will probably always have a use for this forum because you will never know when you might need some advice regarding meds and personal advice. There's lots of forums out there, but this one has a good vibe.

So yeah, I'll stick around.

Come on....think about it some more! lmfao

[betsky]

o@sagevisitor
Lmfao?????? Can a girl ask why

[jabone747]

@kmontayne @Carter

I would have to think there must be some reasoning to it that makes sense.

I have not seen anyone banned from this board for no reason.

I didn't know @riverstyx personally, but it does seem as though they contributed a fair bit to the board, which hopefully should give some brownie points no matter what the reasoning. Everyone makes mistakes.

[SageVisitor]

@Fireplaces @betsky and everyone in this community.

On riverstyx's case. I was the one who banned the member temporarily. While some things are being discussed about the user. Since all the mods are in different time zones it is a bit difficult to catch everyone at the same time. But eventually we all bump at the same time and begin to discuss the whole situation in which if deemed necessary it will be explained to everyone so everyone does not worry much about what is going on.

While we get to the bottom of Riverstyx case and the reason of her temporary ban, once that is resolved we will let riverstyx know what happened. I have sent her a PM a few minutes ago, hoping she is able to at least read it but, after tomorrow I believe we will be able to figure out her final outcome. And then hopefully give a reason so that everyone who is alarmed about her ban understand why.

I do hope for everyones understanding with this as I am being as respectful as I can be. And letting everyone know we are working on this to get her situation resolved a bit and get back to everyone about it.
@drboris @tinmuning @Kris

Your job basically sucks at this point. I have run too many forums and no decision like this were easy especially if you were a mod and not the admin as I was. Even then, it is not easy.

I UNDERSTAND AND FEEL YOUR PAIN!

[Mlmk]

We all know that she is good people. She has alot to offer us sad, sick, confused,beaten down people. Even us high end money making professionals (lol). She is magic talking us through in those cases as well. I would more than miss her. Whatever it is, if she has a choice, please let her know how important she is to us. We want her here. River, u know how to reach me. If she wants out of here. Well GOD BLESS her. Let her say so. We will let her be. She has our addresses for when she wants to come back and play. Love u River. We got ur back lady.