It's the ninth if we include Yogi-and-Capo-only meets. Twenty if Capo-Turi.

I think it's a gender thing. At least the American lot had women involved. Four lads can't arrange a piss-up at the local never mind a train journey to get there.

Definitely a gender thing, but not the way you're thinking.

The women here:
"OK, I can't make the first weekend.... I have a mammogram scheduled and the doctor is a hunk". "The second weekend is no good; I'll be having my period". "Can't make the third weekend because I have to help my neighbor make party favors for her friend's niece's sweet sixteen". "The fourth weekend is out for me; they're having a sale at Macy's".

The guys here:
Each guy has a choice of his own. Whoever farts the loudest wins.

There's a sale at Macy's?

You're just mad cause I'd probably win the farting contest.

There's no "probably" about it!!! I know.... I drove in a car with you.

With the windows up too.

Keep up that sexist attitude and Beth and I aren't going to wave our pom-poms anymore.

With me there you'd come in second. Especially if I ate pinto beans.

I'm totally up for it, but there's a wee bit of bad news about myself. I've got a tumor on my spinal cord, the actual details of which are undetermined at the moment but on the positive/negative spectrum we're looking at closer to the latter.

So I'm not entirely sure how the next few weeks are going to look. October was a busy month for me, but it could end up being totally different. My basic plan is to see out October as I've planned (avoiding surgery and such) and then see what happens.

I don't want to make this out to sound worse than it is. I am living the same quality of life that I have been living (bar numb hands which started the whole thing). Nothing has actually changed yet and there may be no reason for it to change for a while yet. But right now it's pretty huge news for me and just wanted to manage people's expectations. I want a Novemember meet but it may be unrealisistic. I'm in a bit of a wiat and see.

Turi,

Good luck to you. Keep the positive attitude.

Wishing you the best


TIS

Hey, Turi,

Turi, it goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway.... I sure hope you don't need any surgery and that you have a complete and speedy recovery.

In the meantine, give hell to those nurses!!

Good luck Turi. You're young and healthy. I'm sure it'll all work out fine.

You forgot good looking, charming and above all else, modest.

Cheers guys, yeah I'll know I'll be fine and meeting up with you buggers in no time.

I invented a new month last night. It's inbetween Octotober and Decemember.

And I thought you were finding a new and witty way to talk about your member!

I'm so sad to hear this Turi. Please hang in there my friend. I'll keep you in my prayers.

And please, keep us posted.

Sending nothing but good wishes to you Turi!

We will get a beer sorted one of these days

Ok guys, i've got a night of freedom but then I'm back in hospital tomorrow morning and will be having surgery Wednesday morning. They don't want to hang around and even with the risks and potential complications they feel they should be removing the tumor ASAP. The risk of leaving it in is far too much; at least with surgery I'm getting an honest shot, in control instead of being a timebomb to paralysis and/or death.

I am very proud that the whole team of neurosurgeons and neurologists I've spoken to are absolutely amazed that I've shown no other signs of ill health other than numb hands considering the size of the tumor in my spinal cord. I've seen the scans and it's actually stretching the spinal cord.


I feel good people. From tomorrow I won't have access to the BB but I'll try and send a message in anyway I can. You'll hear from me soon even if it's through one of my intermediaries.

Turi, you're in my thoughts. But I'm certain you will be fine.

But admit it, you just missed all those hot nurses. There's something about a lass in uniform. haha.

Turi, please know that your friend in the States is sending you positive thoughts, good vibrations, and whatever else you feel may help, all sorts of good trans-Atlantic stuff. I'd tell you not to stick your hand up the nurses' uniforms, but they don't wear dresses anymore, do they???

Best of luck Turi

Babe, some nurses still wear dresses so Turi may have some luck there.....

Sending out some good, positive vibes to Turi and his team of doctors today.

Let's join all those positive vibes together and make them even stronger!!!

Turi,

I'm thinking of you. I have a feeling everything will turn out just fine, but I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed anyway. Take care Turi!!! Drop a line when you can. God Bless you!

TIS

Turi just reported in (on Facebook). He's out of surgery (which was a success). The growth (tumor) has been removed and he's in a lot of pain and will be in a special unit in the hospital for the next few days.

Attaboy, Turi!!!!!

Oh good!!! I'm so happy to hear this news. Thanks for letting us know SC. Good news is always welcome.


Take care Turi!!!!!




TIS

WTG Turi. I knew you'd lick it.

Thanks, SC. Appreciate the update. Give that poor boy some morphine!!

Here's wishing our Turi a complete recovery!!!