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33. Making with the positive waves, man

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Tue Oct 8, 2013, 05:31 PM

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DUer DirkGently could use your prayers/positive thoughts right now [View all] nashville_brook Oct 2013 OP

Best wishes and we will need that leg back in shape to kick GOP ass. grantcart Oct 2013 #1

that is exactly the kind of thing that will motivate him! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #9

Oh my goodness! Sending all the get well vibes I can... ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #2

it's not usually like me to be a worry-wart nashville_brook Oct 2013 #20

Sending good healthy healing thoughts his way madokie Oct 2013 #47

thank you! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #66

That's scarey BobbyBoring Oct 2013 #109

they are bad luck! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #211

Talked like him too, a bit. DirkGently Oct 2013 #227

i had a moment when i expected ping pong balls to fall from the ceiling. nashville_brook Oct 2013 #232

He had the voice, too. DirkGently Oct 2013 #248

sending out loving, healing thoughts RainDog Oct 2013 #3

So sorry to hear this. He is in my prayers. hrmjustin Oct 2013 #4

Sending good Karma his way! redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #5

Thinking of you both. enlightenment Oct 2013 #6

i had kept my what-ifs under control until today nashville_brook Oct 2013 #167

Delighted to see that! enlightenment Oct 2013 #169

Sending healing vibes to DirkGently! City Lights Oct 2013 #7

Sending good vibes... NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #8

focusing on his amazing surgeon! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #11

It sounds like a complicated break with pins and all. NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #19

they did emergency surgery the night it happened to put everything back in place nashville_brook Oct 2013 #71

Wow! A generation or two ago that leg would have not made it, I gather. NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #82

yes, that's essentially the fixture -- they attach it inside to the bone, and it tightens outside nashville_brook Oct 2013 #90

Get well soon Dirk. FSogol Oct 2013 #10

ha! you know what's funny is that i followed him in the ambulance and the only item nashville_brook Oct 2013 #14

Good thing you didn't panic. n/t FSogol Oct 2013 #18

i had just left the house -- checked out the work he was doing on a tree nashville_brook Oct 2013 #25

Calmness during disaster is a good quality to have. FSogol Oct 2013 #29

oh yeah, he was totally in shock -- he was more concerned that the EMS guys weren't nashville_brook Oct 2013 #43

LOL. A towel is just about the most massively useful thing any interstellar Hitchhiker can carry. Electric Monk Oct 2013 #104

Definitely thinking positive thoughts for DG! Here's hoping for a petronius Oct 2013 #12

Keeping him in mind TuxedoKat Oct 2013 #13

Ah jeez leftstreet Oct 2013 #15

Hang in there big guy!! Buddaman Oct 2013 #16

My best vibes coming his way. May he have a speedy recovery. myrna minx Oct 2013 #17

Oh no...good thoughts for him... joeybee12 Oct 2013 #21

So sorry to hear about this, strong and loving arthritisR_US Oct 2013 #22

Sending good vibes to both of you... redqueen Oct 2013 #23

thanks redqueen...just talking about it is helping immensely! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #32

I've gone thru this.... 2 plates 12 screws, He'll be fine. Ellipsis Oct 2013 #24

yes, i think he's doing two plates -- did you have joint involvement? nashville_brook Oct 2013 #28

yes... shoulder socket, and I had bone chip as well on top of the humorous... Ellipsis Oct 2013 #52

Good Vibes coming your way! KelleyD Oct 2013 #26

Best wishes, and I am looking forwards to conversations over dueling Ipads nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #27

gotta love the iPad for DU-ing! we've spend many rainy weekends doing just that. nashville_brook Oct 2013 #36

To be honest, I have one. And I forget it half the time nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #39

one day we'll be able to just think at it :) then we're in real trouble! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #73

Here's wishing him a speedy recovery. lpbk2713 Oct 2013 #30

(((((vibes!)))) I hope his recovery is smooth and trouble free nt riderinthestorm Oct 2013 #31

Making with the positive waves, man Fumesucker Oct 2013 #33

AWESOME! that's exactly the state of mind i'm looking for!! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #38

Fantastic picture, thanks! One of my favorite guys. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #144

good vibes to you Dirk ! nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #34

May all go better than expected, Dirk. blogslut Oct 2013 #35

All the best to you & Dirk. Tarheel_Dem Oct 2013 #37

Give him my best. yellerpup Oct 2013 #40

May he have a safe & speedy recovery. William769 Oct 2013 #41

Best wishes dendrobium Oct 2013 #42

this i what i've been telling everybody, that right now is the easy part nashville_brook Oct 2013 #53

Don't worry, they probably are tired, but that's their daily life AAO Oct 2013 #44

comparing his experience in Florida Hospital to my experience in Tennessee hospitals nashville_brook Oct 2013 #63

Tenn. hospitals ain't that bad Go Vols Oct 2013 #171

Sending good vibes to KT2000 Oct 2013 #45

Get well soon Dirk! Paulie Oct 2013 #46

Sending positive thoughts Sienna86 Oct 2013 #48

we're looking forward to your update in which everything went smoothly renate Oct 2013 #49

i will know something in about an hour, i hope! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #54

Ouch! silverweb Oct 2013 #50

Sending good thoughts! dorkzilla Oct 2013 #51

Best wishes. nm rhett o rick Oct 2013 #55

(((...))) handmade34 Oct 2013 #56

Good vibes and best of everything to Dirk and to you Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #57

Ouch! Calming, healing vibes to you both. SaveOurDemocracy Oct 2013 #58

Sending healing thoughts. gademocrat7 Oct 2013 #59

Oh My! kentuck Oct 2013 #60

as soon as he's sober i'll show him the thread...he'll be floored :) nashville_brook Oct 2013 #67

wishing him a speedy recovery. liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #61

Good vibes and a prayer for a quick recovery. n/t westerebus Oct 2013 #62

So very sorry! wendylaroux Oct 2013 #64

best of luck on that leg Dirk rurallib Oct 2013 #65

Clogging! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #76

Here are some powerful positive thoughts from Beverly Hills, Sherman Oaks, and louslobbs Oct 2013 #68

from west coast to east! thank you!! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #74

k&r Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #69

So sorry and positive vibes to you both! JimDandy Oct 2013 #70

Good wishes and prayers headed his way Gothmog Oct 2013 #72

sending positive thoughts JI7 Oct 2013 #75

You got it! pacalo Oct 2013 #77

(((vibes))) Starry Messenger Oct 2013 #78

We sing this at services in my temple Gothmog Oct 2013 #79

that is beautiful -- thank you! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #93

Positive thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery. n/t Gormy Cuss Oct 2013 #80

Sending Positive Thoughts ... rustysgurl Oct 2013 #81

Wishing a speedy recovery! LiberalEsto Oct 2013 #83

All good thoughts to Dirk! Squinch Oct 2013 #84

Get better soon, {{DirkGently}}! WinkyDink Oct 2013 #85

Sending love and light to both of you, and to all the medical staff involved in his care. scarletwoman Oct 2013 #86

awwww! you know, that's sometimes the hardest part... nashville_brook Oct 2013 #92

With the surgeons they have in modern medicine LittleBlue Oct 2013 #87

somehow we lucked out with an amazing ortho institute on our side of town nashville_brook Oct 2013 #96

Great LittleBlue Oct 2013 #105

Strength & healing to ya, DirkGently! n/t TygrBright Oct 2013 #88

Best wishes, Dirk! cristianmarie533 Oct 2013 #89

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~positive waves~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ madrchsod Oct 2013 #91

Best of luck with this surgery and recovery. icymist Oct 2013 #94

Prayers, good thoughts, Unknown Beatle Oct 2013 #95

Oh NO!!! One of DU's absolute FINEST! PassingFair Oct 2013 #97

he'll love that! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #127

A card for you made by me! Generic Other Oct 2013 #98

i LOVE this! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #158

WOW. Thank you. THANKS EVERYONE for all the kind words DirkGently Oct 2013 #223

Sending vibes malaise Oct 2013 #99

Positive thoughts coming his way! Sissyk Oct 2013 #100

Thanks for letting us know, nashville_brook. We'll be waiting, and sending good thoughts! calimary Oct 2013 #101

In my thoughts. Came within a couple inches of that myself a couple years ago when the ladder fell. leveymg Oct 2013 #102

sending healing thoughts from the north riverbendviewgal Oct 2013 #103

Best wishes to Dirk! Hayabusa Oct 2013 #106

Sending positive thoughts. ozone_man Oct 2013 #107

My thoughts, wishes & prayers are with you both. Jackpine Radical Oct 2013 #108

I'm a retired Navy nurse. dgibby Oct 2013 #110

dirk is one of those patients who worries about being a good patient! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #123

omg, I had no idea! bunnies Oct 2013 #111

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. juajen Oct 2013 #112

Best wishes and positive thoughts to Dirk onestepforward Oct 2013 #113

Good luck buddy. mahina Oct 2013 #114

Sending healing vibes and prayers to DirkGently for a Cleita Oct 2013 #115

Good thoughts on the way... GoCubsGo Oct 2013 #116

have him remember the gory details so he can get out of anything he doesn't want to do dembotoz Oct 2013 #117

Oh, I love Dirk. Blue_In_AK Oct 2013 #118

back in the waiting room...will know something soon i hope! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #121

Hope DirkGently gets well quickly. Good thoughts on the way. LoisB Oct 2013 #119

Vibes, juju, mojo, all things good coming your way Dirk! nolabear Oct 2013 #120

I wish him all the best! Update when you can! nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #122

Keeping DirkG in my thoughts... Hell Hath No Fury Oct 2013 #124

Sending good vibes TxDemChem Oct 2013 #125

Hey! Don't fall for us! hootinholler Oct 2013 #126

sending best wishes and hopes for a fast recovery! mike_c Oct 2013 #128

Oh, man. Get Well Soon!!!! Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #129

Get well soon! xfundy Oct 2013 #130

Very very best thoughts! LeftishBrit Oct 2013 #131

Wow. I hope he heals quickly BumRushDaShow Oct 2013 #132

Best wishes for a speedy and comfortable recovery! Owl Oct 2013 #133

Here's to a holistic recovery! riqster Oct 2013 #134

I assume, by his user name... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #135

i think he might have been trying that trick! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #159

Well, he needs to get it down... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #168

Swift and gentle healing; good vibes to you both Hekate Oct 2013 #136

Best Wishes greatlaurel Oct 2013 #137

Praying for him. madashelltoo Oct 2013 #138

best wishes for a good outcome AtomicKitten Oct 2013 #139

() Jack Rabbit Oct 2013 #140

wishing the best for both of you, Dirk's health and your peace of mind carolinayellowdog Oct 2013 #141

Get well soon! amborin Oct 2013 #142

Please keep us posted and/or updated. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2013 #143

will update above too - he's out of surgery and doc is HAPPY with results nashville_brook Oct 2013 #146

That's great news! PasadenaTrudy Oct 2013 #149

Yay! Good news Mz Pip Oct 2013 #176

I hope and pray Dirk comes through this ordeal safely and quickly Uncle Joe Oct 2013 #145

Get better, DirkGently! graywarrior Oct 2013 #147

Keeping DirkGently in my thoughts for a speedy recovery. Autumn Oct 2013 #148

ain't that the truth nashville_brook Oct 2013 #162

As a relative newbie, I didn't know about either of you previously IrishAyes Oct 2013 #150

Prayers and healing for you gopiscrap Oct 2013 #151

I hope his recovery will be swift Warpy Oct 2013 #152

I'm old enough to remember something like this requiring traction.... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #153

me too - his bed actually has a pullup bar that reminds mme of those nashville_brook Oct 2013 #166

I hope he's enjoying his meds. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #172

probably not as much as one would hope nashville_brook Oct 2013 #230

That's because building rooms costs money that could go into the pockets of the rich. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #239

Sending good vibes! nt octoberlib Oct 2013 #154

DG, may you been healed and may it be quickly! meti57b Oct 2013 #155

Go slowly Dirk let yourself heal benld74 Oct 2013 #156

+10000000 nashville_brook Oct 2013 #231

sending good vibes for continued good results. eom ellenfl Oct 2013 #157

The one thing that Orlando, Florida does well is orthopedic surgery. Baitball Blogger Oct 2013 #160

it's almost as good as a ski town nashville_brook Oct 2013 #164

He is in my thoughts and prayers emsimon33 Oct 2013 #161

I'm so sorry to hear about his accident... KoKo Oct 2013 #163

k&r... spanone Oct 2013 #165

Sending healing vibes! RetroLounge Oct 2013 #170

bless his heart. Take care and get the therapy. roguevalley Oct 2013 #173

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #174

sending positive, healing, gentle thoughts for both of you. thank you so much for keeping us niyad Oct 2013 #175

Speedy recovery! Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2013 #177

Yikes! Here's hoping for a speedy and complete recovery! opiate69 Oct 2013 #178

Delerium? Oakenshield Oct 2013 #179

Dirk! progressoid Oct 2013 #180

Best wishes to DirkGently CreekDog Oct 2013 #181

Live from my hospital bed -- thanks everybody! DirkGently Oct 2013 #182

^^^^ HE LIVES ^^^^ nashville_brook Oct 2013 #185

Take good care, Dirk. Blue_In_AK Oct 2013 #188

Glad the surgery went well - a word about recovery times Divernan Oct 2013 #195

Nope, my experience is reduced to crutches nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #233

Glad your doing well Boudica the Lyoness Oct 2013 #244

just remember... handmade34 Oct 2013 #249

Get well soon, DirkGently! Lugnut Oct 2013 #183

So sorry you're going through this! I know what it's like to have your life pnwmom Oct 2013 #184

it happens in a split-second -- we're so very fragile. nashville_brook Oct 2013 #186

I don't remember ever seeing so many recs on a post, nashville_brook. pnwmom Oct 2013 #187

it's a wonderful Get Well Card from DU! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #201

Thoughts and prayers for Dirk and his family and friends. DevonRex Oct 2013 #189

Is there any way he can send the bill to the Kock Bros? sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #190

I agree Gothmog Oct 2013 #197

they could surely afford it! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #212

That's good to hear nb. sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #219

Prayers being sent for a quick and complete recovery! KitSileya Oct 2013 #191

K&R. Forwarding healing vibes............nt Enthusiast Oct 2013 #192

Great to hear he is out of surgery and doing well. Sending love and light to both of you. Maraya1969 Oct 2013 #193

Glad he's coming thru ok. Granny M Oct 2013 #194

Best wishes! Looks like He's doing well. Work hard in PT!! It's worth it in the long run!! hue Oct 2013 #196

Get well soon DirkGently. OnyxCollie Oct 2013 #198

I'm glad to hear that everything is working out okay. Buns_of_Fire Oct 2013 #199

Get well soon! sinkingfeeling Oct 2013 #200

Best wishes for fast healing! LiberalLoner Oct 2013 #202

Sending good vibes. Skinner Oct 2013 #203

Please continue updates Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #204

the nerve block is starting to wear off nashville_brook Oct 2013 #214

yeah and it's necessary Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #220

Damn! Get better soon! MynameisBlarney Oct 2013 #205

time to recover + pain med dangers = 2 important things to remember! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #240

IMPORTANT cali Oct 2013 #206

^^^ flagging for Dirk ^^^ nashville_brook Oct 2013 #210

thank you so much. really wishing dirk the best cali Oct 2013 #213

great description...will read up on this too. nashville_brook Oct 2013 #216

here are a couple of links for you cali Oct 2013 #218

Glad to read that Dirk is doing ok! CrispyQ Oct 2013 #207

No, no, it was his leg that was broken and now it's... randome Oct 2013 #208

That's great news! ClusterFreak Oct 2013 #209

Best wishes to DirkGently!! MoonRiver Oct 2013 #215

My best wishes to both of you, nashville_brook pinboy3niner Oct 2013 #217

Hope all it going better!!! Peacetrain Oct 2013 #221

big ouch! no more ladder climbs! get well soon. Sunlei Oct 2013 #222

Glad to hear that he's going to be okay Boomerproud Oct 2013 #224

best get well soon card EVER! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #229

hugs from the other side of the Pond idwiyo Oct 2013 #225

Didn't see this earlier...so thankful the surgery went okay!!! Crossing my fingers for a swift dkf Oct 2013 #226

Gla d he made it through without any complications other than the Koch ice crises. LOL. Ranchemp. Oct 2013 #228

glad to hear he is doing well Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #234

heal fast and get back to DU soon tomm2thumbs Oct 2013 #235

:) nashville_brook Oct 2013 #236

Yay! tomm2thumbs Oct 2013 #237

That happened to a friend of mine; he had a long recovery. MADem Oct 2013 #238

THANK YOU for the update, nashville_brook! calimary Oct 2013 #241

A Big Ouch! Bryn Oct 2013 #242

Our hopes and prayers are for a full and speedy recovery. indepat Oct 2013 #243

You and Dirk are two of the best suffragette Oct 2013 #245

((((((( Good Vibes))))))) WillyT Oct 2013 #246

DUer DirkGently has my prayers/positive thoughts right now. bvar22 Oct 2013 #247