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Title: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on May 02, 2008, 08:05PM
Dear friends,

I just wanted to write a note to all the friends and forum members of the Celtic Woman community to bring you up to speed on something very serious regarding my dear brother and friend Rich Ropes (Old Fat Guy).  He is allowing me to post this on his behalf because he’s not been feeling very well as many of you may already be aware of.  Rich is the kind of man who appreciates the love and support he’s been shown by his friends and members of this forum, however, he is a humble man who doesn’t like to draw this kind of attention to himself either. So I’m asking that each of you be cognizant in respecting his dignity and time of healing.  I am asking on behalf of Rich and his family that you not inundate him with private messages and emails, but instead allow him to focus his energies on the healing process and the much needed rest he will require.

Rich has been diagnosed with several chronic conditions, more recently with cancer.  As of today he has begun an aggressive chemotherapy regime.  However, his heart is only functioning at 25% and he is also in renal failure.  I do want everyone to know that Rich is in a good place spiritually speaking.  In our regular conversations he has expressed his feeling of peace with the situation. The one thing I do know about Rich is that despite his circumstances, he never stops thinking of others and he always finds a way to look for the bright spot in life rather then focusing on the negative.  It’s one of the many character traits I’ve come to adore and love about this man.  Brian and I are truly blessed to call him our friend, but more so we consider him to be a member of our family.

I know many of you love Rich and consider him your friend too.  Your expressions of love toward him give him great strength.  As a result, Kelli and I are working behind the scenes to facilitate several things on Rich’s behalf.  First and foremost, we want each of you to be able to send Rich your well wishes and words of encouragement, but at the same time not put him in the position to have to spend hours answering private messages, emails and inquiries.   Last month, Kelli and I were kidding around and I put together a “Rich Fest” forum as a token of affection and jest for the purpose of teasing Rich.  He actually saw it for the first time the other day and laughed his butt off because it already had 14 members!  It was initially intended to make him laugh.  However, we are realizing that it may have an even bigger purpose… a place for his friends to post their messages and well wishes to Rich.   This would work out well because Rich can go on his forum at his convenience on the days where he feels up to it, and can read your messages and post when and if he is able to do so.   I also will keep members informed as to changes in his condition.

Additionally, Kelli, Brian and I, along with Deirdre Shannon are working together to organize a fund raiser in support of Rich.  Currently, he is not working and expenses are piling up.  He would never ask for anything from anyone because it’s just not his way, so as his friends we are doing this on his behalf.  There are many details to work out still, but if you check back frequently, we will make those details available to you in the next week or two.  We will be coming out to the Celtic Woman community as well as to the community of Deirdre Shannon and Meav and all former members of Celtic Woman.  

Again, we ask that you not bury him with emails and messages as he is feeling very weak and tried from the chemotherapy and is in much need of rest.  If you have questions or comments that you would rather not post, or you would like to contribute time or resources to the fund raiser, please email me directly at: jenny.fedei@gmail.com.  I told Rich tonight that I would pass on well wishes to him from any emails that I receive in a weekly report so that he can read them all at once.  Not to say that he won’t be posting on the forum or communicating with anyone, however, it will have to be on those days when he’s feeling up to par. Additionally, I talk with Rich at least every other day on the phone and would be happy to pass along any information to him.  I have no doubt he will come out to chat as his health dictates because I know he cares for each and every one of you as well as for the lovely ladies that you all come here to support each day.

Please keep our dear Rich in your prayers or thoughts and don’t hesitate to email me if you have any questions or comments.  

For now, please be sure to bookmark this page and join Rich’s forum so that you can be apprised of any new information.

http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/

Thank you for your love and support.

Much love,
Jenny Fedei



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: CRRopes on May 02, 2008, 08:24PM
Thank you, Jenny. I've been keeping some of the people I talk to on a regular basis up to date on the situation, but getting it out in the open is good.

His attitude is really positive. Especially since the sweat lodge. I won't go into the details, but he really underwent a dramatic change after that day. He seems to be feeling much more confident about his decision to take this thing on.

Jenny will definitely take good care of any messages sent her way. She'll make sure he gets them when he feels up to it. I do appreciate her request not to inundate him with PMs and e-mails. I'm often in the chatroom and I try to answer questions as best I can, but I only know what he knows and right now that's not much.

I'm going to be taking the summer off from school to try to take care of his needs, such as driving to doctors' appointments, shopping, etc. I think that's the best arrangement I can think of right now.

And thank you also for the fundraising efforts. That's very kind and generous. Any help I can give, just ask. There is no shame in accepting help from one's friends and family.

Thank you all for the support I know you will show my dad and the rest of the family in the upcoming weeks/months. It will be a hard time for everyone, but there is reason to be hopeful. Chemo can put this kind of cancer into remission and people can live for years and years after the initial diagnosis. Also, any prayers and general "good vibes" are welcomed. We're a strange family, spiritually.... but we respect the beliefs of others and know that whether it be prayers or just wishing us well, it comes from a sincere and loving place in the heart. Thank you again.

Chris


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on May 02, 2008, 08:33PM
Thanks Jenny. He does deserve the forum and our prayers.

Jim


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on May 02, 2008, 08:35PM
Dear Chris... we are here for you too!! -- I love you..

Auntie Boomer

Thank you, Jenny. I've been keeping some of the people I talk to on a regular basis up to date on the situation, but getting it out in the open is good.

His attitude is really positive. Especially since the sweat lodge. I won't go into the details, but he really underwent a dramatic change after that day. He seems to be feeling much more confident about his decision to take this thing on.

Jenny will definitely take good care of any messages sent her way. She'll make sure he gets them when he feels up to it. I do appreciate her request not to inundate him with PMs and e-mails. I'm often in the chatroom and I try to answer questions as best I can, but I only know what he knows and right now that's not much.

I'm going to be taking the summer off from school to try to take care of his needs, such as driving to doctors' appointments, shopping, etc. I think that's the best arrangement I can think of right now.

And thank you also for the fundraising efforts. That's very kind and generous. Any help I can give, just ask. There is no shame in accepting help from one's friends and family.

Thank you all for the support I know you will show my dad and the rest of the family in the upcoming weeks/months. It will be a hard time for everyone, but there is reason to be hopeful. Chemo can put this kind of cancer into remission and people can live for years and years after the initial diagnosis. Also, any prayers and general "good vibes" are welcomed. We're a strange family, spiritually.... but we respect the beliefs of others and know that whether it be prayers or just wishing us well, it comes from a sincere and loving place in the heart. Thank you again.

Chris



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on May 02, 2008, 08:38PM
By the way... the particular type of cancer that Rich has is called "Multiple Myeloma".. which is cancer of the cells.  Here's a website that explains more:
http://www.multiplemyeloma.org/

Jenny x


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: CRRopes on May 02, 2008, 08:42PM
Dear Chris... we are here for you too!! -- I love you..

Auntie Boomer

Auntie Boomer :)

Thank you. I love you too. You've done so much for us. I know people are there for me. I've taken advantage of that fact many times. I've met some really good friends and extended family through my dad and this place.... I have people I can truly count on. You're one of 'em.

Chris


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on May 02, 2008, 09:27PM
Chris,

If Rich has not already looked into it, Multiple myeloma is one of the Agent Orange related illnesses and he maybe eligible for VA disability. All he has to do is prove that he was there by way of a DD214.


Here are the top 4 Agent Orange related cancers. I have done a lot of research on AO, because I also was exposed,sprayed and other wise ingested the stuff thanks to pouring residue into the ground above teh water supply and reconstituing milk in country.



Chloracne , Hodgkin's disease. Multiple myeloma, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

My brother has been battling Non-Hodgkinson's for the last 8 years.

Jim




Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 02, 2008, 09:55PM
Well, so much for waiting a little while, Jenny  ;)

Thanks for taking the initiative to write this message, Jenny, and I'm so proud of you Chris!  You both are like family to me, along with Rich and a few others.

Jenny and I have tossed around a number of ideas already and would love to hear more.  Feel free to PM me if any of you have more ideas.  Rich has done so much for this Forum and its members...more than ANY of us know...let's say "Thank you!"

See you at Rich's forum!

Love you Rich...

Kelli


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Jack on May 02, 2008, 09:58PM
Jenny,
Thanks for the post and the link to Rich's Forum.  This came as a total surprise and has taken all the air out of my sails.  Let's pray the chemo and treatments do their thing and we'll have Rich around to aggravate for a long time to come.

Jim, my first thought was AO also and I am sure Rich is just as aware.  That whole mess is still haunting us it seems.

Hang in there, Rich.

Jack


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Maggie on May 02, 2008, 10:20PM
Chris, Eric, Jenny and Brian......

Thank you for sharing this information about Rich's condition.
Thank you Rich for allowing them to share it.

It's time for all of us on the Forum to mobilize and give back to Rich for all he does for us.
We are going to comply with Jenny's request NOT to bombard him with messages and e-mails.
Don't go thinking "Well, he won't mind one from little old me!"
That's the problem, he makes all of us feel special to him. That's the kind of guy he is.
We love him very much, so we will do as he asks. WON'T WE?

We must all pray for him or send positive vibes, thoughts and wishes to him.
We must help him through his treatment so he will be back to full strength.

We can do this! CAN'T WE?



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on May 02, 2008, 10:23PM
Thanks Maggie! -- You're awesome!!!

Love, Jenny x


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Trouble on May 02, 2008, 10:35PM
Sorry to say that I joined! :D Ya can't get rid of Trouble that easy.  ;)

Rich, hang in there! I am thinking of you everyday. 

Jenny, thanks for the update and the forum is awesome! Great job.

Love,

       Trouble  :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: CTofer on May 02, 2008, 10:55PM
Thanks for sharing Jenny, and Rich, I am praying for you, my friend (and you too Chris!).

-"Finn" (aka "Chloe", & aka Christopher lol)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: btimerson on May 03, 2008, 05:14AM
Jenny,
Thanks for the post and the link to Rich's Forum.  This came as a total surprise and has taken all the air out of my sails.  Let's pray the chemo and treatments do their thing and we'll have Rich around to aggravate for a long time to come.
Jack

Ditto Jack's message.  To Rich and the entire Ropes family....  I was stunned by the news and am shaking still as I write this.  You all are in my most sincere prayers.  I'm quite sure that the 800+ people in this Forum and the 100+ people in Lisa's Forum will be spending a moment or two today and over the next weeks praying that everything will work out just fine.

Brad T


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Cash on May 03, 2008, 05:42AM
Jenny,
Thanks for the post and the link to Rich's Forum.  This came as a total surprise and has taken all the air out of my sails.  Let's pray the chemo and treatments do their thing and we'll have Rich around to aggravate for a long time to come.
Jack

Ditto Jack's message.  To Rich and the entire Ropes family....  I was stunned by the news and am shaking still as I write this.  You all are in my most sincere prayers.  I'm quite sure that the 800+ people in this Forum and the 100+ people in Lisa's Forum will be spending a moment or two today and over the next weeks praying that everything will work out just fine.

Brad T

I agree with Jack & Brad so I copied their well writen posts . I couldn't say it better.

Chris,

If Rich has not already looked into it, Multiple myeloma is one of the Agent Orange related illnesses and he maybe eligible for VA disability. All he has to do is prove that he was there by way of a DD214.
Another thing to think about is to see a lawyer.

Also, and keep in mind that I am not a licensed lawyer in Florida and that I dont know all the facts, so this is NOT actual legal advice, but...

I wonder what the circumstances were with Rich's employer when his employment status and insurance coverage changed, and if the employer broke any laws when they suddenly changed his status. What was the timing, respective to his health ssues?

I dont expect answers here on the forum, I simply suggest questions to ask, because health care costs can be very high, and if health insurance was improperly removed, a lawyer might be able to help get it back and help out with those costs.

Here in Pa the state provides some free legal advice to senior citizens. If Florida has such a program, it might be worth talking with them just to see what they say, especially if its free.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: willow-jeeves on May 03, 2008, 06:53AM
I joined Rich's forum, and will be finding myriad ways of entertaining and encouraging him over there.

Thanks for setting this up Jenny and Kelli.

I am also at a bit of a loss for words, so instead:

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s112/willowsworld/Hug800.jpg)

Love and Prayers,

~Mary


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Thomas on May 03, 2008, 06:54AM
Thank you Jenny for keeping us informed of Rich's condition.

May God bless the Rope's family during their time of need.


Tom


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on May 03, 2008, 06:54AM
My thoughts are with you Rich, Eric and Chris.   Tough times ahead but I know all of you will weather this!!!  I am sooooooo looking forward to next springs tour and all of us getting together for more shows!!!  With people like Jenny, Brian, and Kelli ( not to mention  the Spirit Guide) on your side, ya can't miss.
    Rich---- With your forked stick, and braid of sweet grass, you WILL come home,too.  I'm counting on you!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on May 03, 2008, 07:44AM
http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewtopic.php?t=15&mforum=richfest

Just a note to let everyone know that plans are underway for a fund raiser for Rich and his family. The first order of business is to organize a committee of volunteers. If you think you may be interested in logging in some "man hours" (or woman hours)... please send me your contact information (full name, phone number and email address). Once I have all the participants, I will be inviting each of you to a teleconference.

Thanks,
Jenny

My contact info:
jenny.fedei@gmail.com


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Nero Angelo on May 03, 2008, 07:49AM
My Internet's been flaky all morning, but I can't get to the forum anymore. :(


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kathleen on May 03, 2008, 08:28AM
Thank you Jenny for the information. Heart is heavy right now. But hugs and prayers to all.

Kathleen


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on May 03, 2008, 08:51AM
Thank to you Jenny for this post. This came as a shock to me as it did to others. To Rich and the entire Ropes family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rich, I am sending good thoughts your way and will pray for quick healing and peace.

Thanks again Jenny for the updates. I joined the forum and will definitely be posting over there as well.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Coleen on May 03, 2008, 09:01AM
Thank you, Jenny, for the update on Rich.  I am at a loss for words.  My thoughts and prayers are with Rich, Chris and Eric.  Hugs and love to you, Rich.

xx
Coleen


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Siobhan on May 03, 2008, 11:06AM
Wow, I didn't know all this.  I just joined the Rich forum. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  I might not be able to help with the money situation, but I'd love to do anything else I can.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 03, 2008, 11:14AM
I just want to mention that you don't need to have a lot of money (or any even!) to spare to help Rich.  Kind thoughts and prayers would mean the world to him.  And let people know about Rich's Forum...that will be the "landing site" for this effort.  Thank you!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Moscapoet on May 03, 2008, 11:15AM
Thank you Jenny for informing this and other forums about this challenge in Rich's life and that of his family. This is not a challenge that cannot be overcome, but it will take all the spiritual energy that he and all of us can muster. This news will make its way to all of the Celtic Woman related forums so that a great effort in prayer as well as other support can be mustered. I'll be in touch.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Shywolf(Craig) on May 03, 2008, 11:40AM
Thanks Jenny and hope he can still make it to the last CW show at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles ???.  He is the spirit and soul of this fourm. :)

Craig


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: MeganDelia on May 03, 2008, 11:45AM
I'm definetly praying for Rich. I'm about to join his forum. He is one of the best parts of this forum.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on May 03, 2008, 12:13PM
Thanks Jenny and hope he can still make it to the last CW show at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles ???.  He is the spirit and soul of this fourm. :)

Craig

He has every intention of being there!!

J x


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Starman on May 03, 2008, 02:12PM
Thank you Jenny for informing this and other forums about this challenge in Rich's life and that of his family. This is not a challenge that cannot be overcome, but it will take all the spiritual energy that he and all of us can muster. This news will make its way to all of the Celtic Woman related forums so that a great effort in prayer as well as other support can be mustered. I'll be in touch.

    When the call goes out from our various churches tomorrow and afterwards for those in need of prayer, let each of us jump at the chance to add Rich to our prayer lists and keep his name there.  It is the least we can do for our friend. Let each of us also see to what degree we may aid further with the needs which have been identified to us.  We have all at one time or another wondered how we might give back to Rich for what he has given to us through these forums.  Now is our chance to really do so.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 03, 2008, 07:03PM
Just learned of this today, Hope you get better soon Rich! Thank you Jenny for passing along the info.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: TheChloeFan on May 03, 2008, 08:05PM
I just read this, I hope Rich gets better.
I keep him in my daily prayers!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Jeanine on May 03, 2008, 09:50PM
You continue to be in my prayers as well, Rich.  *hug*


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: nick in denver on May 03, 2008, 10:15PM
my prayers are with rich and his loved ones, this forum has always been there for me and will be there for him.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: jillebeans on May 03, 2008, 10:19PM
Jenny thanks for letting us know. I had no clue.
Rich I will be praying for you!!  :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on May 04, 2008, 06:09AM
Hey all,

In case you haven't joined Rich's forum yet... the address is:  http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/index.php

We will keep you updated as to Rich's situation there, and of course, you are more then welcome to post notes to Rich.   I will say that Rich's forum is like no other... We are an irreverent bunch, but all in good fun.  Some of the posts over there have me wondering if I've created a monster.  We're having way too much fun!

All I can say is. . . .

"Come to the dark side, we have cookies!"

J x  :D



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Maggie on May 04, 2008, 07:10AM

He has every intention of being there!!
J x

I think Rich has a great incentive to be at the Greek........ ;)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Maggie on May 04, 2008, 07:22AM
I thought I joined http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/index.php
before, but could not remember my password etc.
So I have tried to register with a different name and my other e-mail address.
I am getting very frustrated because I keep getting the "secret code" wrong.

I think it might be that I'm confusing the letter 'O' and the number zero.

Twice I have exceeded the number of attempts......


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on May 04, 2008, 07:47AM
Jenny,

Thank you for sharing this information with us. I have been out of town for the past four days and haven't had a lot of time to log on to the forum. I will post over on Rich's forum as well.

Rich, Chris, and Eric.....my love, my thoughts, and my prayers are with you. God Bless you all and keep the faith.


Love,
Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Cash on May 04, 2008, 08:00AM
I am getting very frustrated because I keep getting the "secret code" wrong.
I had trouble joining Deirdre's and Lisa's forum in this way, but it wasnt as bad as your problem. I tried 3 times. I guess 3rd time was the charm.

I tried joining the Rich forum last night, but got a red X instead of a secret code. I did have my cookie settings correct, sometimes that is an issue.  I just figured I would try again later instead of contacting anyone. But since it seems Maggie also had trouble, maybe its worth noting that I also had trouble.

Note: I was successful at registration a few hours after this post. Whatever issues that were afoot have been resolved, for me anyway. And the secret code thing worked on the first try.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Maggie on May 04, 2008, 10:17AM
I made it!

I finally got a code that didn't contain a 0 or an O

So, see y'all over there! :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on May 04, 2008, 11:53AM
If anyone is having trouble registering... email me your preferred user name and a password and I'll register for you and send you back an email to confirm your membership.  My email is: jenny.fedei@gmail.com.

We don't want anyone to be excluded for sure!

Jenny x



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Wickster on May 04, 2008, 03:06PM
Thankyou for Passing this on to us Jenny.
I will join the Forum Tonight. because my internet connection is not as great on this Computer.
Rich is in My Prayers every night.
And he's got a biig bear hug from his Forum Daughter and her Family sent his way.

Wickie xx


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Texas Celtic Girl on May 04, 2008, 10:20PM
Thank you for informing us about this,Jenny. I just got on after being off for a while, so i just found this out. I'll join Rich's forum asap. Please let him know that he and his family are in my prayers.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: penguin laminating device on May 05, 2008, 08:17PM
Jenny,
Thanks for the post and the link to Rich's Forum.  This came as a total surprise and has taken all the air out of my sails.  Let's pray the chemo and treatments do their thing and we'll have Rich around to aggravate for a long time to come.
Jack

Ditto Jack's message.  To Rich and the entire Ropes family....  I was stunned by the news and am shaking still as I write this.  You all are in my most sincere prayers.  I'm quite sure that the 800+ people in this Forum and the 100+ people in Lisa's Forum will be spending a moment or two today and over the next weeks praying that everything will work out just fine.


Brad T

I was also stunned when I read the message. My thoughts are with Rich, Chris and the entire Ropes family!!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: davesab on May 06, 2008, 02:42PM
I was shocked to hear the news!
I'll be joining his forum tonight
OFG: keep fighting
        my prayers are with you and your family       :o


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Colleen on May 06, 2008, 04:15PM
My thoughts and prayers are with Rich and his family.
Colleen


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on May 08, 2008, 12:56AM
We have a website for Rich where you can keep track of the latest information... additionally, there is a lovely presentation on the front page with a slide show of the Chicago, IL show on April 4, 2008.  "Rich Fest" was an amazing evening for Rich and all who attended.

Enjoy!!

http://www.richropes.com

 :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Thomas on May 08, 2008, 06:07AM
Thank you Jenny and Kelli,

That was AWESOME!!!!!!

I'm so happy that Rich received the attention and love that he more than deserves.


Tom


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on May 08, 2008, 07:06AM
Words  fail me, Jenny!!! Thank you for all the memories you have brought back. 
gary


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on May 08, 2008, 07:06AM
Glad you enjoyed it!

Jenny x


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on May 08, 2008, 07:19AM
Jenny!!

What can I say? That was one of the most beautiful presentations I have ever seen - from the picture layout to the background music you selected. It truly touched my heart. Thanks for putting it all together so that we could share our memories with everyone on the forum. It truly was a special day set aside for a VERY special guy!!

Love,
Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: willow-jeeves on May 08, 2008, 09:16AM
Absolutely beautiful!  Gave those of us who couldn't be in person an idea of how awesome that evening was, and the emotion and love that was present that evening (plus that deep dish pizza looked pretty darn good!   ;)  )

Thank you Jenny.  :-*

Love,

~Mary


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kathleen on May 08, 2008, 10:40AM
thank you for the slide show. I am with Zee...thanks for allowing us to share our memories with everyone! That truely touched my heart!

hugs
kathleen


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Trouble on May 08, 2008, 10:42AM
That was nice Jenny! I loved it. Great job!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Anderpaw on May 08, 2008, 12:00PM
Very nice, Jenny. I can totally understand how Rich was touched. Thank you and Kelli for putting it together so the rest of us who couldn't be there could also share in the memories of that wonderful evening.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on May 08, 2008, 12:18PM
I totally get choked up when I see the picture where Rich was chatting on the phone during his event... I was on the phone with him at that moment and so wanted to be there!  - Circumstance at the time didn't allow me to make the trip.. but I told Rich that I was definitely there in spirit that day.  I had fun putting the slide show together... I was engrossed with it until almost 3:00 this morning!! -- I couldn't stop until it was finished.  It made me feel as if I were there too. 

By the way... spoke with Rich again this morning.. he is very tired from the Chemotherapy and has another round of Chemo scheduled for tomorrow -- he goes every Friday for treatment.  On the 6th of next month he will undergo more tests to see if the treatments are working on the cancer as the doctors are hoping.  Again, he is in a good frame of mind.  As sick as he feels, he never stops thinking of others.  It's not in his nature to sit back and let others do for him.  I've always said there are givers and takers in this world. Rich by far is a "giver". 

I'm glad you all enjoyed the presentation.. I had a ball putting it together.  With the pictures that everyone sent in, I tried to capture the essence of that evening so that all of those who couldn't attend, could still be there in spirit.

You all are great people... No wonder Rich loves this forum so much..... it truly is a "family".

By the way... I've scheduled a teleconference for the fund raiser for Rich... I have 5 committee members who will be on a conference call with me at 8:00 PM... we should be coming back with more information about the fund raiser soon... preferably by next week.    Suffice to say that we have a good team of people and our lovely Deirdre Shannon is also on our committee!!! -- I just adore her to bits!!  She can't make the meeting tonight due to her obligations with Lord of the Dance, but I'll be filling her in on the details later. She is offering her services to help Rich.         

Thanks everyone for your support of Rich... I don't think anyone could possibly understand how much your love, prayers and support means to him.  He is so touched.  For those of you who have met Rich, you understand... but for those of you who have not met him... he is definitely one of a kind.  A prince of a man.  I'm fortunately to call him my friend and brother.

If you haven't already.. please take a moment to join his forum.  By visiting:  http://richropes.com you can click in to his forum to join.  I'll be keeping most of the updates there.   

Love to all... especially to :) my Rich and his beautiful family.
Jenny x


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Post by: ferngully on May 08, 2008, 12:47PM
can't believe i've not been here for so long. rich, i'm thinking of you all the way


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on May 08, 2008, 01:07PM
Kelli just let me know that apparently some are trying to reach me via PM on this forum and haven't been successful.  Just to let everyone know, I have my PM feature set to block all private messages.  I have so many email accounts.  Some I use for Deirdre, some for family etc.. that it becomes too cumbersome to keep track of them all.  If anyone would like to reach me with regard to Rich's fundraiser... please feel free to email me directly at my gmail account: jenny.fedei@gmail.com

Muchas smoochas,

Jenny


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 08, 2008, 11:46PM
OK, everyone.  If you have been wanting to help Rich out, you may know that his finances are rather tenuous.  We have set up a committee to organize several benefits for Rich.  If you are interested in giving financially to someone who has given us all so much, please visit this link on his forum:  http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewtopic.php?t=27&mforum=richfest (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewtopic.php?t=27&mforum=richfest)

Thank you all!  And Jenny, you did a fantastic job on that slide presentation...it completely captured the emotion of RichFest!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 09, 2008, 01:02AM
To keep you all updated...

Please read this post on Rich's Forum:  http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewtopic.php?p=240&mforum=richfest#240 (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewtopic.php?p=240&mforum=richfest#240)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on May 09, 2008, 07:36AM
Just don't try and auction off Rich


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: 07-sara on May 09, 2008, 08:55AM
THANK YOU JENNY for putting the slide show together.  It brought back great memories of an awesome weekend.    :)   :'(


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 09, 2008, 09:01AM
Hmmmm...auctioning off Rich...I wonder what we could get for him?   ;D

Sara, thank YOU for contributing so many fantastic pictures to that slide show...what a weekend...


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: 07-sara on May 09, 2008, 09:48AM
I think we tried to auction him off before, maybe on Lisa's forum. 


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on May 09, 2008, 11:11AM
Let me guess they wanted US to pay for them take him.  Hmm. Guess that is out


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: JRRacing64 on May 12, 2008, 02:22PM
I just tried to signup to Rich's forum and have been unsuccessful it keeps saying confirmation code is wrong. Any one else having this problem?


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on May 12, 2008, 02:34PM
usually takes me two tries and cleaning my glasses before I can sign on to anything


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 13, 2008, 12:47PM
Jeff,
If you continue having problems, please email Jenny...she'll help you out!
Kelli


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on May 13, 2008, 07:29PM
My email is:  jenny.fedei@gmail.com


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Conchobar on May 13, 2008, 08:17PM
I seemed to have the same problem logging on for a few minutes yesterday around the same time. May have been a hiccup in the server. It passed fairly quickly for me. 


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: captain andrew on May 15, 2008, 07:24AM
Poor man, I wish he would recover as soon as possible. I will pary for him.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 15, 2008, 07:00PM
Click here if you'd like more information on how to help Rich via eBay! ;D

http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewtopic.php?p=277&mforum=richfest#277 (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewtopic.php?p=277&mforum=richfest#277)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Aldhelm on May 17, 2008, 05:07PM
Rich has been a great friend to me these past years and I felt heartbroken when I read the first page of this topic. Get well, Rich! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts. :)

-Collin


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Shywolf(Craig) on May 18, 2008, 12:21PM
Rich had great time last nigh at the show :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: davesab on May 19, 2008, 10:56AM
It's great to hear that OFG had a good time in LA.
Can't wait to hear his review......... ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on May 19, 2008, 11:42AM
I want to know if her harrased, I mean made friends witthe the Flight Attendents. <g>

Jim


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 30, 2008, 12:17AM
Heads up, everyone!  The auctions are officially OPEN!!!  If you have any items you'd like to donate, please contact Kelli via PM.  If you have any questions, contact Kelli or Jenny at jenny.fedei@gmail.com  Happy bidding!!

A complete listing of all that's available:  http://www.jennyfedei.com/Auction/auction.htm (http://www.jennyfedei.com/Auction/auction.htm)

To bid on an item, go here:  http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on May 31, 2008, 08:16AM
Thank you Kelli for keeping us updated! There is some really neat goodies on the auction site,gang. PLUS, we all know it is going to help our fearless leader Rich!! It's a win-win situation !!


Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Naraku_Diabolos on May 31, 2008, 08:24PM
Any type of cancer is truly horrible. A young girl, named Jenna, at the daycare I work at had cancer on one of her kidneys, had it removed and then went through chemotherapy. It's gone now, I believe. She was always on my mind. I had a Build-A-Bear (it was a bunny) that I never played with (I mainly kept it in my closet so my dog wouldn't be able to get it), so I took it to the daycare and asked her teacher about it. I then stuck it in her cubby and waited her to see what I had put in there.

She was such a lively girl before she was diagnosed, but during chemo she was VERY skinny and lost a lot of weight. A few weeks ago, some kids who were a year older made fun of her (calling her bald :( ) on the playground. I was right next to Jenna, near the swings, when that happened. I had scolded the kids and sent them into time-out while reporting that to the other teachers. What was much worse that the girl's mother was a few feet away, to pick her up. The girl ran to her mom, crying, while she told her mom what the other kids had said to her. Her mom even cried...it was so awful and horrible :(

Sorry for getting off topic, but I do know that Rich, during and a bit after chemo, will need much rest. During the therapy, it zaps all the strength out of you and you become lethargic. On top of that, the therapy has a side-effect that makes you feel like you don't want to eat food, hence why the girl I mentioned became very skinny. All Rich needs is our thoughts and our deepest sincerity for this blight to happen upon him. Even his closest friends will need to stay by his side until his recovery. That will ease the process of this stress for him. You are in my thoughts and prayers, even though I just came back onto the forum to hear this. What a negative welcome-back entry for me :(

PS: Jenny, I know something that could make it more relaxing for Rich during his chemo and recovery. The nature music albums I own have Celtic music selections, and the sister group (Avalon) has some instrumental ones. They help me relax at night after a stressful day at work and my summer class. But alas, music (to my knowledge, since I don't know if it may be the perfect gift or not a need, since it adds to the expenses of what he needs for financial coverage) does ease the soul and also takes your mind off things, but just a thought. If you want to know the web addresses for the website, PM me and I can fill you on the details if you want me to :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on June 04, 2008, 05:23PM
Dear friends of Rich...

I just got off the phone with Rich about 5 minutes ago.. he is on his way in to the Emergency Room via doctors orders. Yesterday Rich had a stroke. After diagnostic tests were complete, they also discovered that his left carotid artery is almost completely blocked. His doctor is sending him to the ER right now so that he could be admitted quickly as they will be doing surgery on him tomorrow morning. They will start doses of Heprin via IV drip immediately to see if they can side step any further damage from occurring as well as to avoid further complications.

Please keep Rich in your heart and prayers... when I spoke with him a few days ago he was so happy to finally be done with this round of Chemo for the cancer and it looked hopeful that he was on his way to recovery there.

Brian and I have a heavy heart for our Rich and are asking that everyone say a special prayer for him tonight... By the way... his Birthday is June 13th. If you would like to mail any get well cards or Birthday greetings, I'll make sure that he receives them all. You can mail them to the following address:

Jenny Fedei
P.O. Box 11335
Erie, PA 16514

In the mean time we are requesting that you not inundate the Ropes family with a barrage of emails... If you would like to post a get well wish, please leave it on his forum. I'll print it out and send it to him along with any other greetings. I have no doubt that as soon as he's well enough, you will be hearing from him.

Additionally, the Rich Ropes Posse (Kelli, Bob, SusanZ, Maggie, Brian and myself)... want to thank everyone who has so generously donated to the Ropes Family... please continue to check out his auction site as we will be adding more interesting items very soon.

I told Rich how much we all love him and that I would pass on the latest information for him... I just want everyone to know that Rich is a peace with this and is doing his best to keep a positive attitude.

Unfortunately, I'm back in school and can't answer a barrage of emails either.. however, if you post your comments and questions on his forum, as information becomes available, I'll be happy to update everyone.

Here's the link:  http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewtopic.php?p=366&mforum=richfest#366

Love to all,
Brian & Jenny Fedei


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Nero Angelo on June 04, 2008, 05:25PM
Buh... :'(
Get well soon, squishy one! :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Trouble on June 04, 2008, 05:40PM
Thanks Jenny for the update. Rich, hope you are feeling better soon.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Shywolf(Craig) on June 04, 2008, 05:54PM
Thanks Jenny , Feel better soon Rich.

Craig


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on June 04, 2008, 05:58PM
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to let you know, if any of you would like to send good wishes to Rich privately, feel free to PM them to me.  I will collect them all together and forward them on to Rich. 

So, get well cards and greeting cards go to the address Jenny posted above.

Computer get well messages can come to me.

Please have a look at his auction page, too, on his forum.  Jenny wasn't kidding about exciting things to come.  And we still have great things available!

Rich would do the same for any of us; let's show him some love!

Kelli


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on June 04, 2008, 06:26PM
Thank you Jenny and Kelli !

Rich  - my thoughts and prayers are with you, my friend!


Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on June 04, 2008, 06:36PM
Rich, I'm praying for you my friend.

Jenny, thank you for keeping us updated!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: bpea55 on June 04, 2008, 07:18PM
Thanks to Jennie and Kelli for the update.
You are in our thoughts Rich..Jennie and all of the Ropes clan.
Bp


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on June 04, 2008, 07:24PM
Jenni, thanks for the update.

Rich you hang in there and get well. You are in my prayers.

Jim


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on June 05, 2008, 01:27PM
By way of an update from Chris:

Rich did not have surgery this morning as expected.  Instead, they are transferring him to another facility.  Right now he's stuck in Limbo, sleeping and watching TV in a room.  Chris will let us know as soon as he knows anything more concrete.

Keep those prayers coming!

Chris said everyone has been so kind, and the offers to help have been numerous.  Thank you guys...what a great community we have here!




Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on June 05, 2008, 02:08PM
Thanks for the update kelli

Jim


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kathleen on June 05, 2008, 02:16PM
Thanks for the update. My thoughts and prayers are with Rich and family

hugs
kathleen


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on June 05, 2008, 03:40PM
I just spoke to Chris...latest word has it that Rich can stay at the facility he's at now, which they're happy about.  His surgery is now scheduled for tomorrow morning.

And to help him with his boredom, we arranged a little surprise that is being delivered at this very moment!  Our own songstress, Zee, is calling him to surprise him with a little song.  Wish I could see the look on his face when he hears that LOL


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Anderpaw on June 05, 2008, 04:22PM
Thaks for the updates, Kelli.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: m.k.c. on June 05, 2008, 04:24PM
Thanks for keeping us updated, Kelli. What song is Zee singing and where can we all buy recordings? :P


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Irishdreamer on June 05, 2008, 04:28PM
Thanks Jenny and Kelli for the updates on Rich. My prayers and thoughts are with Rich and Family.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on June 05, 2008, 04:51PM
Thanks for keeping us updated, Kelli. What song is Zee singing and where can we all buy recordings? :P

I'll let Zee or Chris or Rich fill in the details, but she sang "Let Me Entertain You".  Apparently Rich commented, "She's good!"  Of course, we all know Rich knows "good" when he hears it!

C'mon Zee, time for a recording!  :D :P


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: aislin on June 05, 2008, 04:53PM
The surgery has been pushed back to tomorrow afternoon.

aislin


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on June 05, 2008, 05:28PM
Thanks for the continuous updates, everybody. I thought about Rich a lot today while I was at work since I couldn't get online and see what was going on.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: bpea55 on June 05, 2008, 07:39PM
Thanks for the update Kelli...We'll keep Rich in our thoughts.





Zee..maybe you do do a duet with a certain Harp player.... ;)




Oh, I meant Kelli ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: CRRopes on June 05, 2008, 08:03PM
Thanks for keeping everyone posted, Lindsey and Kelli. Like Lindsey said, they pushed back the surgery again until the afternoon, instead of the morning. But like Kelli said, it's going to be taking place at the hospital we want it to happen at. So I'll be sure to let everyone know what is going on, either myself, or through the kindness of certain Administrative and Moderating members of the community. :)

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers. And thanks for the song, Zee! It made him smile like he hasn't smiled since he was at the CW show at the Greek. Hehe.

Chris


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on June 06, 2008, 06:52AM
Thanks for keeping everyone posted, Lindsey and Kelli. Like Lindsey said, they pushed back the surgery again until the afternoon, instead of the morning. But like Kelli said, it's going to be taking place at the hospital we want it to happen at. So I'll be sure to let everyone know what is going on, either myself, or through the kindness of certain Administrative and Moderating members of the community. :)

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers. And thanks for the song, Zee! It made him smile like he hasn't smiled since he was at the CW show at the Greek. Hehe.

Chris
Chris, you are very,very welcome! It was worth hearing your dad laugh. And you can thank Kelli, Princess Plots-A-Lot, for the idea. How could I refuse??!!
I will be thinking of you both today. Hang tough, okay?


Love,
Zee



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on June 06, 2008, 06:53AM
Thanks for keeping us updated, Kelli. What song is Zee singing and where can we all buy recordings? :P

I'll let Zee or Chris or Rich fill in the details, but she sang "Let Me Entertain You".  Apparently Rich commented, "She's good!"  Of course, we all know Rich knows "good" when he hears it!

C'mon Zee, time for a recording!  :D :P
  I am also available for weddings and christenings!! LOL  ;D ;D

Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: aislin on June 06, 2008, 01:03PM
The surgery is scheduled for today at 4pm Florida time. They’ll keep him for observation tonight and he might get released tomorrow.

aislin


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Trouble on June 06, 2008, 01:16PM
 Thanks Lindsey. Good Luck Rich!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on June 06, 2008, 01:18PM
Thank you Lindsey...


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Jeanine on June 06, 2008, 01:41PM
Thanks Lindsey!  Rich and boys, I'm thinking of you and will be praying for you today. ((((((3 Big Hugs!!))))))


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Lisa_Kelly_fan_forever on June 06, 2008, 01:53PM
Sorry, Rich, that I haven't posted here......good luck!!!  (http://smileyjungle.com/smilies/love1.gif)

Thanks, everybody, for the updates.  He'll be going in soon, correct?

Sadly, cannot join the Rich forum just now....but of course, there is quite a group on there, I'm sure!

Oh, and to those who were talking about auctioning Rich off---I was the one who bought him on Lisa's old forum. :D :D  He cost about $500 in Monopoly money. ;D

All my love, Rich!!!!!!!! :-* :-*
FaFo


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: aislin on June 06, 2008, 03:48PM
They just took him in.... think good thoughts!

aislin


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Sorgi on June 06, 2008, 03:53PM
They just took him in.... think good thoughts!

aislin

He has mine


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on June 06, 2008, 04:02PM
My prayers are with you and your care givers. Rich

Jim


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cjensen on June 06, 2008, 04:24PM
Thanks for the updates Kelli & Aislin.

Rich get well quick! You have a recording to attend in August!
We're thinking of you .......



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Irishdreamer on June 06, 2008, 04:45PM
They just took him in.... think good thoughts!

aislin
I have been thinking good thought all day for Rich.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Mel on June 06, 2008, 05:01PM
I just now caught up with what's been going on.

Rich, you are in my thoughts and prayers.



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on June 06, 2008, 05:01PM
I just know caught up as well.

Good luck, Rich. You were in my thoughts all day today.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: aislin on June 06, 2008, 06:04PM
Rich is out now, surgery went fine and he's doing good.

aislin


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Nero Angelo on June 06, 2008, 06:05PM
(http://masklinnscans.free.fr/4chan/party.gif)
Excellent news! Thank you Lindsey!! ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on June 06, 2008, 06:07PM
Woo Hoo!!!  Thank you, thank you Lindsey!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Irishdreamer on June 06, 2008, 06:21PM
Thank you Lindsey that great News!!!! ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Maggie on June 06, 2008, 06:38PM
Thank God!



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: leighlam on June 06, 2008, 06:39PM
Thank God!


AMEN!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on June 06, 2008, 06:46PM
Double that. I pray that Rich sticks around a long time

Jim


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on June 06, 2008, 06:55PM
Whoohooo!!!!! Awesome news!! Three cheers for Rich!

(http://www.noisemakers.net/images/dancing_smileys.gif)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: 07-sara on June 06, 2008, 07:03PM
That's GREAT news!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on June 06, 2008, 07:11PM
Thanks Lindsey!! Such great news.  Now I will go into town-- wasn't going until I heard. 
One of the first to say---- WELCOME HOME, RICH!!!!!!
Gary


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Anderpaw on June 06, 2008, 07:13PM
That's very good news indeed!(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/happy036.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: willow-jeeves on June 06, 2008, 07:15PM
YAY!!!    Thank you, Lord!   (http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s112/willowsworld/woohoo-022.gif)  (http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s112/willowsworld/music-045.gif)  (http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s112/willowsworld/dancing-broccoli-23.gif)  (http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s112/willowsworld/Smileys/runaround.gif)



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Siobhan on June 06, 2008, 08:27PM
Thank goodness the surgery went well!  Thanks for sharing the great news!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Lisa_Kelly_fan_forever on June 06, 2008, 08:27PM
HUZZAH!!!  Great news!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Praise the Lord!  We <3 you, Rich!!!!!!!!
(http://images.google.com/url?q=http://www.fishbot.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/nohands/yay.jpg&usg=AFQjCNHj34vn8SVUhNmitKvL2a-A3Drw3A)


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Post by: Emily! on June 06, 2008, 09:01PM
HUZZAH!!!  Great news!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Praise the Lord!  We <3 you, Rich!!!!!!!!
(http://images.google.com/url?q=http://www.fishbot.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/nohands/yay.jpg&usg=AFQjCNHj34vn8SVUhNmitKvL2a-A3Drw3A)

Oh my gosh, FaFo, I almost posted that! I googled "YAY" and that's what came up on Google Images, hahaha.  :D


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Post by: Lisa_Kelly_fan_forever on June 06, 2008, 09:04PM
That's what I Googled, too!!!! :D :D :D :D  Great minds think alike, eh? ;D

We both just want to cheer Rich on.....we should put together a cheerleading squad! :D


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Post by: Emily! on June 06, 2008, 09:07PM
That's what I Googled, too!!!! :D :D :D :D  Great minds think alike, eh? ;D

We both just want to cheer Rich on.....we should put together a cheerleading squad! :D

Goooooooooooooooooooooo Rich!  ;D

(http://www.scrapbookscrapbook.com/images/ani-cheerleader.gif)


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Post by: KatieK on June 06, 2008, 09:18PM
thank God! thats Great News!!  :)

I will pray for a speedy recovery and many more years! :)


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Post by: Trouble on June 06, 2008, 09:22PM
(http://www.newyorkartists.net/McDonald/fireworks.jpg)

Yea! I thought about him all through work and I am so happy everything went well!




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Post by: jillebeans on June 06, 2008, 09:26PM
Thanks aislin!! I am so glad that everything went well!

Now here is to a speedy recovery! :)


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Post by: edtom on June 06, 2008, 09:31PM
Get well soon, Rich. I'm still hoping that, when I finally get to see a live CW concert, that you'll be there too.     Ed


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Post by: donnis on June 06, 2008, 10:04PM
YES!  That a boy Rich!  Get better soon. 


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Post by: Jeanine on June 06, 2008, 11:06PM
Praise the Lord!!  I'm so glad and relieved that you came through the surgery alright.  I continue praying now for a speedy recovery and the return of strength to your body. *BIG HUG*


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Post by: JRRacing64 on June 07, 2008, 08:19AM
Very good news indeed! Keep getting better Rich! :)


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Post by: SusanZ on June 07, 2008, 09:01AM
Way to go, Rich. You had a lot of people pulling for you, that's for sure!!


We love you !! :-* :-*

Zee


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Post by: logalogalog on June 07, 2008, 09:12AM

Thanks for the good news. You're awesome Rich!


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Post by: Mel on June 07, 2008, 09:31AM
I am not good about expressing my emotions, so I will just make this short.


Rich, Please Get Well, I am hoping and praying you will be back on here soon. I think of you as Family, and l miss you on here.


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Post by: Integrity.Love.Unity. on June 07, 2008, 10:35AM
He had surgery? Oh, that's too bad. Glad to know he made it through, though. Paise the Lord!!!!! Welcome back, Rich!!!!


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Post by: Aldhelm on June 07, 2008, 01:13PM
That's great news! Stay strong, Rich, and get well soon! :)


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Post by: hesprit on June 07, 2008, 01:33PM
Holy cow!  I'm not sure how I missed all of this, but obviously I did.

My thoughts, prayers and well wishes to Rich and the entire Ropes family along with my apologies for not having kept up.

Keep on fighting the good fight, Rich, we're all here pulling for you ... even those of us who seem to be a bit late like always!

Peter


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Post by: aislin on June 07, 2008, 01:47PM
There's been a slight change in plans. He's not coming home today, but they are moving him out of ICU into a regular room. No word on exactly when he's getting out of the hospital.

aislin


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Post by: Kelli on June 07, 2008, 01:51PM
Thank you, Lindsey!  (when was the last time you posted so much in one week?   :D ;D)


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Post by: Trouble on June 07, 2008, 01:52PM
Thanks Lindsey!


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Post by: cool2it on June 07, 2008, 01:54PM
Thanks Lindsey. Probably a good thing for him to stay there for a while so they can keep close tabs on him.  As long as he's NOT doing this just so he won't have to read how we are roasting him!! LOL


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Post by: zankoku on June 07, 2008, 08:05PM
Lindsey, you and boomer are on the official Rich watch.

Jim


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Post by: Jeanine on June 07, 2008, 09:47PM
Thanks Lindsey.


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Post by: Jim M. on June 07, 2008, 10:51PM
Rich - Best wishes to you!!  Get well SOON!!


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Post by: kathleen on June 08, 2008, 05:58AM
Rich
I hope you had a few pretty nurses! Get well my friend.
Hugs to all

kathleen


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Post by: Wickster on June 08, 2008, 10:32AM
Rich,

All my love and prayers are being sent your way!
Big hugs to my Forum Papa!!
Get well soon!



Wickie xxxx


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Post by: Zo on June 08, 2008, 11:17AM
Rich,

Get well soon. Best wishes!

Zo


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Post by: Capn Davey on June 08, 2008, 03:32PM
To Rich, Chris and Eric and the entire Ropes Family get well soon and God bless


Dave


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Post by: aislin on June 08, 2008, 03:59PM
Rich has been released and he's working his way home.

aislin


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Post by: Trouble on June 08, 2008, 04:43PM
Yea! They let him go! (http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/happy/happy0071.gif)

I was afraid we would have to break him out. (http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/happy/happy0009.gif)


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Post by: poohbear on June 08, 2008, 04:47PM
I just caught up with this news.  Good going Rich.  Continue to beat this thing.  You as least two forums behind you.


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Post by: Nero Angelo on June 08, 2008, 04:52PM
Trouble would break him out even if he wasn't in trouble... ;)
See ya soon, Squishy One!


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Post by: Emily! on June 08, 2008, 04:52PM
Yay! On his way home! That's fantastic news. Way to go, Rich.  ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Trouble on June 08, 2008, 04:53PM
Trouble would break him out even if he wasn't in trouble... ;)

Haha, I would!

Can't wait to hear from ya Rich!  ;)


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Post by: cool2it on June 08, 2008, 05:33PM
There's no place like home--- There's no place like home-- there's--
 Welcome back, Rich!!!  Feel better fast-- K? ?


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Post by: bpea55 on June 08, 2008, 05:52PM
Rich, Glad to hear the surgery went well, and that you are headed Home.
So, DID Chris keep you away from the nurses? ???
Rest up and keep positive, You're a great guy.
Lindsey, Thanks for keeping us informed..you're amazing!
Thanks to everyone here who has been pulling for Rich..what a GREAT bunch!!!!!
Bp


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Post by: Coleen on June 08, 2008, 05:59PM
I have been away from the forum for a week and just got the news about Rich. 

Rich, I am so glad you are doing well.  You are in my thoughts and prayers. 

Love,
Coleen


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Post by: Lisa_Kelly_fan_forever on June 08, 2008, 06:01PM
Rich!!!  Coolness, you're doing well!  Be sure you stay that way, and that's an order, mister. ;)


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Post by: Kelli on June 08, 2008, 06:21PM
Yay, Rich is home!!!! ;D :D ;D


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Post by: Trouble on June 08, 2008, 06:23PM
Yay, Rich is home!!!! ;D :D ;D

Everybody back to behaving!  Oh wait that just applies to me.  :D *puts out the Fire*  ;D


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Post by: Starman on June 08, 2008, 06:37PM
   We're relieved you're home and our prayers have been answered for the moment!  While you're convalescing, do yourself a favor and don't watch Paddy Chayevsky's movie "Hospital" with George C. Scott!   :D


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Post by: binti on June 08, 2008, 07:10PM
Rich, you are still held very close in the thoughts and prayers as you recover from surgery and keep up the good fight. 


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Post by: Jeanine on June 08, 2008, 09:59PM
So glad you were able to come home today!! :)  Keep taking care of yourself and continue to get well!  You are loved!!  As binti said:

Rich, you are still held very close in the thoughts and prayers. 


(((Big Hugs)))

Jeanine


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Post by: willow-jeeves on June 08, 2008, 10:15PM
SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEPIALIDOCIOUS!!!!!!  (Thank you, Mary Poppins, for providing the perfect word).

That is great news, Rich!  I'm glad they decided to spring you - There's no place for really beginning to feel better than home, with those who love you.    *hugs* to you, Chris and Eric.

Now the next phase of your recovery and welcome home is some serious feline therapy, and of course, you have one other decision to make:  Where the best place to put the wonderful drumhead Nicky and Roisin gave you, so that you have a view of it, and it can put a smile on your face.   :)  :)

You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.  :)

Lots of Love,

Jeeves


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Post by: Anderpaw on June 09, 2008, 04:16AM
Yep, there is no place like home. Welcome back, Rich! :)


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Post by: OldFatGuy on June 09, 2008, 07:20AM
Thank you all for all your thoughts and prayers.  This hasn't been an easy year for the Ropes family, but the kindness of all our dear friends on these forums has made it immeasurably easier.  I can't begin to tell everyone just how grateful I am.  People from all over the world - literally - have reached out to us, and it's truly humbling and touching.

The surgery went fine.  I think it might have been tougher for Chris and Eric than it was for me.  I was unconscious. :D  There was one minor complication.  My bladder took a long time to recover from the anesthesia, so I spent two full days with a catheter (a very unpleasant experience!).  But Chris brought me home last night, and this house has never looked so good.  It all took a lot out of me, and I'm pretty sore and beat up, but I'm well on the road to recovery.  I'm disappointed that the loss of sight in my left eye is apparently permanent, but at least I'm alive to complain about it.  I should be getting the results from the final blood work this week, to see how well the chemo worked.  But the very fact that they haven't told me anything yet gives me a hint that it was successful and the disease has gone into a stable phase.  I'm taking the old "no news is good news" approach.   ;)

Again - thank you all for everything you've done - and continue to do - for me and my family.  I love you all.

Rich

p.s.  Caitlin, thanks for cleaning up after yourself.  I saw a little bit of smoke damage, but nothing serious.


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Post by: zankoku on June 09, 2008, 07:50AM
Glad to have you back Rich. Now stop trying to scare the begessus out of us. Who would have to tell Lisa and Deirdre?

Jim


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Post by: Trouble on June 09, 2008, 08:14AM
p.s.  Caitlin, thanks for cleaning up after yourself.  I saw a little bit of smoke damage, but nothing serious.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


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Post by: bob c on June 09, 2008, 08:18AM
I knew it was going to be a good day Rich, when I saw you on line this AM ..... :)


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Post by: SusanZ on June 09, 2008, 12:28PM
Way to go,Rich !!!!  Welcome home, my friend.

Now, repeat after me: " There's no place like home, there's no place like home, there's no place........"   ;D ;D


Love ya,
Zee


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Post by: Jack on June 09, 2008, 12:34PM
Glad to see you're back in friendly surroundings, Rich.  Great news on the success of your latest surgery.  Now, if we can wrangle some positive test results on your chemo, it's on to the next CW tour (After some much needed R & R, of course).  :)

Take care, keep us posted.

Jack


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Post by: Emily! on June 09, 2008, 04:07PM
YAY! Hi Rich! Great to see you posting!!!!!

I'm very glad everything seemed to go well. We're glad you're back and we're still praying for you!
 
;D



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Post by: donnis on June 09, 2008, 05:08PM
Welcome home Rich.


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Post by: penguin laminating device on June 09, 2008, 05:16PM
Rich, It's good to see you back and posting!!! I'll keep on praying for ye!!!


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Post by: Hannahlmatt on June 09, 2008, 05:29PM
I'm glad you're back, Rich!

Hannah


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Post by: Maloney on June 09, 2008, 08:56PM
=)  welcome back !!!!


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Post by: Jeanine on June 09, 2008, 11:06PM
Great to see you back!  Hope and pray things continue to look positive for you.  We love you, Rich!  Prayers and thoughts are continuing.  *hugs*

Jeanine


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Post by: jillebeans on June 09, 2008, 11:41PM
Rich I am so glad that you are home!:) :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Conchobar on June 10, 2008, 02:39AM
Welcome home Rich!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Cash on June 10, 2008, 04:11AM
Its good to see you back.   :)


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Post by: loveCW on June 10, 2008, 10:07AM
Glad to have you back. :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: greenfire6 on June 10, 2008, 10:20AM
What a joy to read you are home and recovering Rich! Fervent prayers for you will continue from our house to yours. May you feel stronger each day and receive only encouraging news.
 
Please go easy on yourself, follow the doc’s instructions and know that we are with you!


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Post by: kathleen on June 10, 2008, 10:36AM
Home is great!

Rich...would you like some jello or some cranberry juice?


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Post by: cool2it on June 10, 2008, 10:58AM
LOL--- Kathleen, do ya think he may miss the hospital food? ? ?  Now maybe if you ordered some Chicago Deep Dish Pizza-- No wait, he didn't get any of that either.  I think the person setting across from him at his share.


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Post by: OldFatGuy on June 10, 2008, 02:38PM
Just got word from the oncologist's office.  My latest blood work came back.  Calcium level is fine, and sed rate is normal.  The disease is in a "stable" phase, and they don't expect any activity for 12 to 30 months.  All I have to do is report for a CBC once a month.  They cautioned that this can't be termed a "remission" because it's still present; it's just not active.  I may not have beaten it completely, but I fought it to a draw.


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Post by: Maloney on June 10, 2008, 02:40PM
great news !!!   =)


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Post by: Lisa_Kelly_fan_forever on June 10, 2008, 02:46PM
Awesome, Rich!  This is fantastic!!! ;D ;D ;D

Let's hope you do beat it.  We're still cheering you on! ;)


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Post by: Zo on June 10, 2008, 02:55PM
Great Rich!! That's fantastic.  ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on June 10, 2008, 02:58PM
That's very good news, Rich!


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Post by: Jack on June 10, 2008, 03:00PM
Great news, Rich!!   

Jack



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Post by: zankoku on June 10, 2008, 03:15PM
Great news Rich. Knew you could do it with the help of HIGHER POWERS.

Jim


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Post by: Kelli on June 10, 2008, 03:19PM
Thank you so much for letting us know this news, Rich.  It's definitely some fantastic news!  The next time I see you I hope you're all healed from your surgery so I can properly squish you in congratulations!  :D


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Post by: Anderpaw on June 10, 2008, 04:03PM
Awesome news, Rich. You have many happy and relieved friends!


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Post by: Coleen on June 10, 2008, 05:12PM
Wonderful news, Rich! 

xx
Coleen


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Post by: MeganDelia on June 10, 2008, 05:16PM
Thats awesome Rich! Keep going on like this and I'm sure you'll beat it!


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Post by: poohbear on June 10, 2008, 05:49PM
Great news Rich.  Keep fighting!!


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Post by: Texan on June 10, 2008, 07:55PM
Hey Rich,

I got the email from Jenny about you. However I've been away from the forums for a while. I think about you every day and how difficult things have been. It feels so good to learn you are back home now and have had some success.  Will continue to pray for your health.

Lester


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Post by: Jeanine on June 10, 2008, 09:19PM
Thanks for the good news, Rich!  Will be praying that you do completely beat this!!


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Post by: greenfire6 on June 10, 2008, 10:25PM
Yeeeeaaah!  ;D The OFG can take a lickin' and keep on tickin'!  ;) (Is anyone like surprised?)

Seriously, fabulous news Rich! Thanks for keeping us in the know. We really do care about you!  ;D


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Post by: donnis on June 11, 2008, 11:44AM
That is great news Rich.  Hang in there. 

Donnis


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Post by: SusanZ on June 11, 2008, 12:46PM
Way to go,Rich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is fantastic news. Did you hear a huge collective "sigh" from all the forum members after you posted?? LOL

Keep getting stronger,my friend - we have many more concerts ahead of us.

Love ya,
Zee xoxo


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Post by: Moscapoet on June 11, 2008, 02:57PM
There are so many standing beside you in prayer Rich that you have the strongest medicine available. Best of all, it has no negative side effects! Wonderful news and thanks for sharing it with this and other forums.


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Post by: kathleen on June 11, 2008, 07:00PM
I am smiling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D

Hugs
kathleen

ohhhhh....and I am doing the Rich Big Squish Hug......I am hugging air and thinking of you! ;D


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Post by: Aldhelm on June 11, 2008, 08:11PM
Thanks for keeping us updated, Rich; that's awesome news and it's good to see you posting on here again! Keep on battling! :)


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Post by: binti on June 11, 2008, 08:29PM
That is great news, Rich,  You just keep up the good fight and know we are all with you, prayers offered for your continued recovery.  Great to have you back posting your own news.   Take care, Binti


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Post by: OldFatGuy on June 25, 2008, 05:32AM
More good news, guys. I got the results of the blood work done last Thursday. I'll admit, I was a bit apprehensive. This was the first new CBC since my surgery, and I really didn't want to start another round of chemo! But everything was great. Red cells, white cells, hematocrit, sed rate - everything was right where it should be. Next test - July 17.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Trouble on June 25, 2008, 05:38AM
(http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/happy/happy0065.gif)     (http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/happy/happy0005.gif)(http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/happy/happy0071.gif)


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Post by: Jack on June 25, 2008, 05:45AM
Takes a lickin', keeps on tickin'!  More great news, Rich!

Jack


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Post by: Nero Angelo on June 25, 2008, 06:15AM
Wooo! Faaaaabulous news, Rich! ;D ;D


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Post by: btimerson on June 25, 2008, 06:19AM
OUTSTANDING!!!!!    ;D   ;D   ;D 

Thanks for the update, Rich. 

Brad T


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Post by: kathleen on June 25, 2008, 06:34AM
Great!

I am doing another Rich Big Squish Hug! ;D


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Post by: zankoku on June 25, 2008, 07:49AM
Great news Rich, but no running any marathons yet.

Jim


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Post by: Texas Celtic Girl on June 25, 2008, 08:07AM
Congrats,Mr. Rich! So glad to hear that!


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Post by: Maloney on June 25, 2008, 09:08AM
thats great !   
=)


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Post by: 07-sara on June 25, 2008, 09:11AM
That's great to hear.   :)


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Post by: KatieK on June 25, 2008, 09:21AM
thats great news!!


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Post by: willow-jeeves on June 25, 2008, 09:25AM
Rich:  That's awesome!!!!

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s112/willowsworld/woohoo-022.gif) (http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s112/willowsworld/Smileys/dancing-broccoli-23.gif) (http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s112/willowsworld/Smileys/music-045.gif)


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Post by: leighlam on June 25, 2008, 10:23AM
Great news Rich!  Glad things are going well.  I will pray that the positive trend continues.


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Post by: Hannahlmatt on June 25, 2008, 10:50AM
That's great!! Thanks for the update!


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Post by: Kelli on June 25, 2008, 11:14AM
Just your friendly little pest here reminding everyone that we still have some great things available on the auction for Rich.  This current round of auctions ends on June 30th!  Please stop by Rich's forum and have a look-see.

We have one more INCREDIBLE Lord of the Dance program that Deirdre had everyone in Troupe 2 sign!

We have a couple more Deirdre CD's...if you take this opportunity to purchase Deirdre's CD right now, Gary, Zee, and Bob will match funds for donations to Rich.

We have a rare copy of the Duggans and Friends:  Rubicon album, which features Orlagh.

We have a forum banner designed to your wishes by our own Scott for a mere $10 minimum donation...who could beat that?

AND...we have many more items to unveil soon, some very exciting ones if I do say so myself!  People have been so very generous.  I want to thank everyone on behalf of Rich, his family, and his Posse.  Please let the generosity, which is still needed, continue and show the OldFatGuy some love...

http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest)


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Post by: SusanZ on June 25, 2008, 12:50PM
RICH !!!!!!


WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!! I am very happy to hear the good news.


Kelli,
 Thanks for the reminder to everyone about the auction!....and you are one of the nicest pests I know! ;D ;D

Zee


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Post by: willow-jeeves on June 25, 2008, 03:08PM
Rich:  I am so glad the blood work is showing a positive trend!  YAY!  You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers as you continue to heal from the efffects of the chemo, as well as your surgery.  (((HUG)))

Love,

~Jeeves


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Post by: Jim M. on June 25, 2008, 03:55PM
Rich - Thanks for the update and Best Wishes to you!  (And, thanks, too, for the info.)


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Post by: Starman on June 25, 2008, 03:58PM
      Fantastic news!  You can beat this thing!!  ;D ;D ;D


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Post by: Cherany on June 25, 2008, 04:05PM
Hope you're doing well, Rich!  I don't come on the forum that much, so I'm just catching up on you.  Sounds like things are going well, all things considered.


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Post by: Jeanine on June 26, 2008, 11:10AM
So glad to hear the recent good news, Rich!!  Will continue praying for continued healing and complete recovery!!  ((HUG))


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Post by: poohbear on June 26, 2008, 11:55AM
Great news Rich!  (http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/88.gif)


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Post by: Lisa_Kelly_fan_forever on June 26, 2008, 01:06PM
Fantastic, Rich!  We'll keep cheering you on! ;)


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Post by: jillebeans on June 26, 2008, 10:23PM
Rich I am sooo happy for you!! :D Woohooo! :D


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Post by: Kelli on June 29, 2008, 04:59AM
Alright everyone...just a couple more days left until this round of auctions is complete.  There is another round that should be starting in a few days...if you've been waiting til the last minute on this stuff, HERE's the minute  ;)  Thank you to EVERYONE who has helped!

http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/ (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/)


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Post by: bpea55 on June 29, 2008, 08:40AM
Great news Rich..we're all so glad you are doing well...<---keeping his fingers and toes crossed (which makes it hard to play a horn ;) for the future!
Bp


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Post by: Kelli on July 03, 2008, 04:45PM
I'd like to thank everyone once again for the rousing success that the first round of auctions was! 

We are beginning our second round now, and already have several items available.  Several more items are on the way, so watch out for updates! 

Several of these items have extremely reasonable starting bids, so how about having a look?

http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/index.php?mforum=richfest (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/index.php?mforum=richfest)


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Post by: Kelli on July 07, 2008, 10:02PM
Loreena McKennitt fans, are you ever in for a treat!!  I've added three new Loreena McKennitt items recently...with more on the way!  She is not only talented, but very generous!  If you've always thought, "I should check out that artist..." well, now is the time...


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Post by: cool2it on July 12, 2008, 08:12PM



OK--- I have decided it's time for me to make my own " Celtic Woman Wall" !!  It probably won't be quite as good as Rich's, though!! LOL LOL  . But I sure found the place to start getting all the things that will make up a good section of it.  I went to  Rich Fest Forum and just started buying things!!   ( I have to buy and get out before they try to cash the checks! )   But I now have a LOTD program signed by the whole cast and most importantly-- Deirdre Shannon!!! ( She is such a wonderful lady and I want her to be a huge part of this undertaking!! )   I also have her CD  ( I WILL have each and every one she makes-- as soon as she makes them !! )  I'm going to put the actual CD in a plain case and use the picture and real CD case as part of my wall!   I just bid on an autographed picture of Meav and I sure hope the other girls donate one too so I can bid on them. ( hint, hint, ladies!!! ha ha)    Scott ( Moscapoet) made some jewelery and donated it to the auction,too. I'm afraid none of it matches my eyes, Scott, but it is beautiful anyway. LOL Thanks for donating. K ??  I know Loreena McKinnett isn't a CW but I like her music and she is donating a TON of things!!  Even an autographed DVD/CD set.  Thanks, Loreena for helping and I will have some of the CD's!!!  ( If I can distract Bob and Zee long enough to get the job done!! LOL )   There are sooooo many things over there I would like to have and the price is right and we get to help Rich at the same time.   I know Jenny and Scott were selling banners, but that ended 6/30 I think. Maybe they will be on again later.  I got one from Jenny, but haven't sent her a picture yet to make it. When they come back, I will get one from Scott, too!.  There are a lot of things to bid on and I KNOW I have left out someone that has donated---so very sorry!   I'm tell'in ya, with Kelli, Jenny,Maggie, Bob, Zee, ( and I think I have seen the slight indication of Rich's little neice, Deirdre in that mix, too. )  spending countless hours putting all of this together, it just cant miss!!   If a bunch of you decide to go look--- kind'a stay away from my Meav Pic !!  K ???   LOL   Naw, Let's do battle for it and make  Meav glad and proud she donated it and is helping our great guy--- Rich!!    GO BUY SOMETHING!!   LOL
 
 


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Post by: binti on July 12, 2008, 08:36PM
I bid the last time and was thrilled today to receive my Duggan and Friends CD, featuring the lovely CW lady, Orlagh, on several songs.  The entire CD is so enjoyable but I have hit the repeat button over and over for the song "Memories".  It is truly beautiful.  I'm so glad I bid on this CD to receive such wonderful Irish music and to help out Rich and his family. My thanks to all who have worked so hard on the Rich Fest Forum.


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Post by: Kelli on July 12, 2008, 08:39PM
Binti,
I've gotta say, I'm surprised Bob let that CD go LOL  He really had a hard time shipping that to you!  Thank you for your bid.  And enjoy Orlagh's incredible music!

Gary,
You're the best...thank you so much for your support.  You've been fantastic in your support of Rich!


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Post by: Sorgi on July 14, 2008, 06:06PM
After a lot of trying I finally got the auction forum to load (afraid to close it...connection time outs), so I have a list of what is available.  Are there any images or did they simple not load when the connection failed (asking here, as I can't seem to stay connected over there for any length of time)?


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Post by: Coleen on July 14, 2008, 06:12PM
Sorgi, Yes, there are images on the auction forum.  Sorry that you're having difficulties viewing the items up for bid. 

Kelli,  Can you help out Sorgi?



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Post by: Kelli on July 14, 2008, 07:44PM
I sure can!   ;D  Sorgi, if you PM me a list of what you're interested in, I'd be happy to email you the images that go with those items.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on July 31, 2008, 12:52PM
OK, everyone, just a few hours left for this month's auctions!  Holy cow, have we been having fun over on Rich's Forum...two bidding wars, but no bloodshed (yet anyway...it's getting pretty tough over there!)  If you don't want to bid, at least check out the fun.

AND, AND, here's a little teaser for you all.  In a few days I'll have the August auctions up...we have a few items (some are tough to photograph, so it's taking a little time to get it just right).  But, there is one item you all are going to go nuts for when you see!  Our beautiful songbird, Deirdre Shannon, strikes again.  She is so incredibly generous, and she loves her Uncle Rich!  I won't spoil the surprise just yet on exactly what this item is, but trust me, it's amazing!

Thank you sooo much, Deirdre!!  We love you!

http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/index.php?mforum=richfest (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/index.php?mforum=richfest)


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Post by: SusanZ on July 31, 2008, 01:27PM
OK, everyone, just a few hours left for this month's auctions!  Holy cow, have we been having fun over on Rich's Forum...two bidding wars, but no bloodshed (yet anyway...it's getting pretty tough over there!)  If you don't want to bid, at least check out the fun.

AND, AND, here's a little teaser for you all.  In a few days I'll have the August auctions up...we have a few items (some are tough to photograph, so it's taking a little time to get it just right).  But, there is one item you all are going to go nuts for when you see!  Our beautiful songbird, Deirdre Shannon, strikes again.  She is so incredibly generous, and she loves her Uncle Rich!  I won't spoil the surprise just yet on exactly what this item is, but trust me, it's amazing!

Thank you sooo much, Deirdre!!  We love you!

http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/index.php?mforum=richfest (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/index.php?mforum=richfest)
Okay, first we have to deal with the suspense of an upcoming CW announcement , and now this!!!!  I 'd better buy a defibulator. LOL

Zee


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Post by: cool2it on July 31, 2008, 01:44PM
Zee, Why would you need a lie detector? ? ?  ::)


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Post by: SusanZ on July 31, 2008, 02:20PM
Zee, Why would you need a lie detector? ? ?  ::)
Okay,it's late in the afternoon so it took me a second .... ::) ;D

Zee


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Post by: Kelli on August 01, 2008, 03:15PM
Holy wow, you guys!  Thank you all so much for your donations, your bids and the fun for the July auctions.  They are over now, and a resounding success.  Keep in mind we have some exciting things for August...watch this space!


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Post by: kathleen on August 01, 2008, 05:30PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D

that was fun. Lets do it again in August!


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Post by: Conchobar on August 01, 2008, 06:05PM
Kathleen trust me, start digging under every cushion you own, and shaking the boys down for their lunch money.
What is coming up is unbelievable!! If these things manage ever leave the hands holding them I will be amazed!!

It just keeps getting better!!!

Bob


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Post by: Kelli on August 02, 2008, 10:06PM
OK everyone, the August auctions are up!  We have two very nice (and rare) items donated by the Official Méav Fan Club.  We also have a complete set (donated by Willow-jeeves) of Disney's Winnie the Pooh Santas Around the World Pins.  Please check these items out, they're wonderful!

And here's a little hint on what our very special item is (Deirdre not included LOL):

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z176/bmfrescue/Deirdre_In_CW_Hoodie.jpg)

http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/index.php?mforum=richfest (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/index.php?mforum=richfest)

Happy Bidding!  Thank you to everyone who are making these auctions successful  :D



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Post by: Anderpaw on August 03, 2008, 05:05AM
OK everyone, the August auctions are up!  We have two very nice (and rare) items donated by the Official Méav Fan Club.  We also have a complete set (donated by Willow-jeeves) of Disney's Winnie the Pooh Santas Around the World Pins.  Please check these items out, they're wonderful!

And here's a little hint on what our very special item is (Deirdre not included LOL):


(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t134/Anderpaw/Swiper.jpg) Oh, Man!


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Post by: timi on August 03, 2008, 08:58PM
Looks like this could be loads of fun!!!!


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Post by: Kelli on August 03, 2008, 09:26PM
C'mon over, Timi, join in on the fun!


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Post by: Conchobar on August 03, 2008, 09:33PM
Just have to say this. 

How sweet is our Deirdre???!!!!!

What a generous donation she has made.


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Post by: Lisa_Kelly_fan_forever on August 03, 2008, 09:41PM
I know I'm not in on all this stuff, but.....Gary, wow.....if you adopt Zee, will you adopt me too? :D  $400 for the sweatshirt, that's good stuff, and you won the Lisa photo, too! :o

Agreed, Bob!


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Post by: Kelli on August 03, 2008, 09:55PM
FaFo, I think Gary will be adopting several of us!  Talk about generous...


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Post by: cool2it on August 04, 2008, 06:26AM
LOL---  I got a big break on my food stamps this month!!   Adoption is probably out of the question, but a great idea!!  I figured I do not have many chances to help someone and here I get to do just that for two of the best there are.  I have met a BUNCH of people in my life but two of the best ever are Rich Ropes and Deirdre Shannon!!   In one move I get to do something for both of them, so-------.   I've been trying to keep that hoodie and picture a secret because when word gets out there are a lot of people who will want it.   AND-- I'm still licking my wounds from that "thumping" Kathleen gave me over the " Meav" picture.  Maybe she will go on that looooong road trip this month!! LOL
Thanks everyone-- and boy, I can hardly wait for my Lisa picture!!   Yep, I AM one lucky guy!!


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Post by: Coleen on August 04, 2008, 07:08PM
A $400 bid for Deirdre's hoodie...Wow, Gary!  If you are the highest bidder, what a lucky guy you are to win that!   I do admit that I'm just a bit jealous.   I absolutely adore Deirdre and to win that would be awesome.   :)   But seriously, that was very generous of you to bid on that item.  It goes towards a great cause.  Love ya, Rich!  :)


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Post by: SusanZ on August 04, 2008, 07:32PM
Deirdre is one special lady,that's for sure!! Her caring and generosity are unbelievable.

The person who wins this bid will have something very special to treasure and will have contributed to a very worthy cause- our Rich!!

Zee





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Post by: Thomas on August 04, 2008, 08:19PM
Gary,

I'm proud of you and congrats with the Lisa picture,

Remind me, where do you live again?   :D

Thanks,


Tom


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Post by: cool2it on August 04, 2008, 08:36PM
Thanks, Tom!!   Rich and I are neighbours in-------Flagstaff, yeah, Flagstaff.  I'm pretty sure that's what Rich said to tell everyone.     ::)  ::)  ::)  ;D


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Post by: Kelli on August 05, 2008, 11:28AM
Just as fair warning, Gary, if you are indeed the high bidder:  I had the Lisa picture at RichFest in my hands and had a very, very tough time handing it over to Rich.  I think the key was that I'd only had it in my hands for a few minutes.  This Deirdre hoodie has been living with me in my HOME for over a week already.  Take that for what it's worth  ;)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on August 05, 2008, 12:00PM
I think I'm in REAL trouble here!!!!   :'(  :'(  :'(


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on August 05, 2008, 12:08PM
All I'm saying is if I DO hand it over, I'll need some emotional support LOL


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Post by: loveCW on August 05, 2008, 12:10PM
We'll all be here for you Kelli, when it's time to part with it. ;)


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Post by: Kelli on August 05, 2008, 12:23PM
Thanks, Taylor! :D


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Post by: loveCW on August 05, 2008, 12:25PM
Now just hand it to me, Kelli... I'll make sure the right person gets it.. :D


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Post by: Kelli on August 05, 2008, 12:31PM
Ooooo, nice try there Taylor LOL


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Post by: loveCW on August 05, 2008, 12:41PM
<snaps> dangit! I tried... :D


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Post by: Thomas on August 05, 2008, 05:16PM
Kelli,

Must plan my next trip to WI shortly.... ;D


Tom


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Post by: Kelli on August 05, 2008, 11:24PM
Uh Oh  :o


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Post by: SusanZ on August 06, 2008, 11:53AM
All I'm saying is if I DO hand it over, I'll need some emotional support LOL
Ah, parting is such sweet sorrow......LOL



Zee


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Post by: Kelli on August 27, 2008, 01:05PM
Alright, folks...the time is near for the end of the August auctions!  You have until the end of August to bid on these items...just a few more days!

Hmmm, who will get the incredible Deirdre hoodie?  I've gone through counseling this last month, and I think I can actually let it go...but ONLY because it's going for a great person!

So, c'mon everyone...get those bids rolling in!


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Post by: cool2it on August 27, 2008, 03:01PM
Hey Kelli,   Don't you have something you should be doing or someplace you should be????   LOL ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)   You're going to stir up Kathleen if ya keep this up!!!   :D  :D  :D


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Post by: kathleen on August 27, 2008, 03:12PM
 ;D ;D ;D

Hey...the Deirdre Hoodie is safe. Just got the electric bill. I could buy the hoodie for what I am paying for air conditioning. $553 bucks this month!

but the Meav Braclet and key chain...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ::) :D

thanks Kelli for the reminder!

All for a good cause!


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Post by: cool2it on August 27, 2008, 03:57PM
We need to talk about that A/C bill!!!!!!   WOW    I welcome the challenge, though!! LOL   See ya at the " Fest Forum"!!! 


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Post by: zankoku on August 27, 2008, 07:57PM
That's almost as much as my Mortgage and I live in Arizona. Why so high?

Jim


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Post by: Sorgi on August 28, 2008, 10:53AM

Hey...the Deirdre Hoodie is safe. Just got the electric bill. I could buy the hoodie for what I am paying for air conditioning. $553 bucks this month!

Which is why we use a swamp cooler


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kathleen on August 28, 2008, 12:13PM
I think our air conditioning units are not running well. Got a guy looking at them today.

Back to Rich....our Lovely Administrator.........................

Hope Rich is feeling well today....and keeping cool....How do you like they way I tried to get back on topic ;D


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Post by: Kelli on August 28, 2008, 12:34PM
I love it, thanks Kathleen!  Auctions close at midnight EST on August 30th!


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Post by: Kelli on August 30, 2008, 09:55AM
For some last minute bidding fun, you have until midnight EST tonight! Just a few hours left to grab a treasure ;)


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Post by: cool2it on August 30, 2008, 11:07AM
KELLI  !!!!! :o  :o  :o


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Post by: Kelli on August 30, 2008, 02:33PM
(http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/201.gif)


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Post by: Kelli on August 30, 2008, 06:22PM
Thank you, Starman, for the bid!  Anyone else?   ;D :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kathleen on August 30, 2008, 06:23PM
runs to the sight...tripping Gary in the process! ::) ;D


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Post by: cool2it on August 30, 2008, 06:38PM
 WHEEEEEEEEEEEW :P  :P  :P  Hang in there Kathleen!!  LOL 


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on September 03, 2008, 08:39AM
Alright everyone!  The August auctions are over...I'll have 3 items up for the September auctions in a few days.  One of these items is very difficult to find, so I hope you all will check them out.  I'll post here when they are up.  Thank you all once again for being so generous!


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Post by: bpea55 on September 04, 2008, 03:02PM
Will do Kelli...Thanks again for all your efforts..hope you are doing well!
Bp


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Post by: Kelli on September 11, 2008, 02:36PM
Alrighty!  The September auctions are up.  We have some very nice items this month, one of which I believe to be very rare.  Many thanks to Nicky Bailey, Róisín Dempsey, and Amy Rivard for your generosity!

Happy Bidding!


http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest)


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Post by: cool2it on September 11, 2008, 04:57PM
OK--- I'm tired and my back is sore from digging in the back yard!!! I know I buried that jar and I would swear it was 13 1/2 paces from the oak tree!!   The yard now looks like I am tilling it for a garden!  I may have to borrow a metal detector --- wait, it's glass! :'(   OK, if anybody needs me call my cell because I'll be out back digging some more!!   Those items up for auction are just great and I would love to have them all.   So ya better get your bid in before I find that *(&&*(^)*(&%   jar !!!   No fair bidding yet Kathleen!!!!! 
     Signed drumsticks would have been nice, Kelli!!!  ::)  ::)  ::)  LOL


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on September 11, 2008, 05:07PM
Hee hee...I kept the drumsticks for myself.  I am SOOOO kidding folks!  There were never any drumsticks, signed or otherwise.  Every item and every cent goes to Rich :D


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Post by: cool2it on September 11, 2008, 05:59PM
We all know that, I'm sure!!!   :D  :D  :D    How do you find all those great items you put in the auction? ? ?    I know they donate them, but you have to find them and talk them into it. Well, I know the talking part wouldn't be hard because Nick, Roisin, and Amy want to help Rich as much as the rest of us.    Another good job out there " Posse" !!   


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Post by: Kelli on September 11, 2008, 06:03PM
When I'm determined, I can be a HUGE pain in the you-know-what.  I think they gave the donations just to get me out of their hair!  ;D  Actually, every one of them immediately wanted to help.  Just three more examples of the generosity associated with members of Celtic Woman.


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Post by: Coleen on September 11, 2008, 06:32PM
Hey, everyone.  Check out the latest auction items.  These are awesome items up for bid!  It was so nice of Nicky, Roisin and Amy for their donations. 


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Post by: CRRopes on September 11, 2008, 07:31PM
It's been a while since there was one of these from me, so I just wanted to again thank everyone, performers and members of the CWF alike, for their generosity during a difficult time. I think of you all, always. Especially Gary and Kathleen and their bidding wars.  ;)

Special thank you to Kelli for keeping the whole ball rolling. We couldn't do it without you. And you've got a lot going on yourself, so don't be afraid to take it easy sometimes! You've got to take care of yourself first! But I really do appreciate it. And so does my dad. We're both richly blessed with wonderful friends.

Chris


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Post by: Kelli on September 12, 2008, 10:18AM
Remember when I said I believed one item to be very rare?  Well, I heard from Nicky Bailey last night.  It seems that not only is his CD rare...it hasn't even been RELEASED yet!  :o This CD is a pre-release copy...the artwork and maybe even the song order is likely to change.  How amazingly cool is that?!

(PS He's in Seoul Korea right now with Extreme Rhythm figuring out what is safe to order at dinner....and what is not LOL)


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Post by: zankoku on September 12, 2008, 10:43AM
Tell him not to eat Kimshee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Coleen on September 12, 2008, 05:27PM
Remember when I said I believed one item to be very rare?  Well, I heard from Nicky Bailey last night.  It seems that not only is his CD rare...it hasn't even been RELEASED yet!  :o This CD is a pre-release copy...the artwork and maybe even the song order is likely to change.  How amazingly cool is that?!

Wow!  That's so cool!

(PS He's in Seoul Korea right now with Extreme Rhythm figuring out what is safe to order at dinner....and what is not LOL)

 :D


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Post by: Coleen on September 16, 2008, 06:23PM
Hey, everyone.  These items would make great Christmas gifts, especially Roisin's Christmas CD.   ;)


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Post by: willow-jeeves on September 16, 2008, 08:57PM
Hey, everyone.  These items would make great Christmas gifts, especially Roisin's Christmas CD.   ;)

 :o  Coleen!  Don't give people ideas!  ;)  :D :D  I've bid twice on Roisin's Christmas CD!
(Really want that CD, but I'm not greedy *sigh* okay maybe a little greedy!)



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Post by: Coleen on September 17, 2008, 06:57PM
Hey, everyone.  These items would make great Christmas gifts, especially Roisin's Christmas CD.   ;)

 :o  Coleen!  Don't give people ideas!  ;)  :D :D  I've bid twice on Roisin's Christmas CD!
(Really want that CD, but I'm not greedy *sigh* okay maybe a little greedy!)



:D :D :D


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Post by: Kelli on September 25, 2008, 11:08AM
OK, just a few days left to grab a treasure this month!  Will it be a CD? A signed photograph?  Or BOTH?  Hmmmm....


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Post by: Kelli on September 30, 2008, 11:06AM
This month's auctions will end at midnight EST Tonight!!!  Hurry!!! (heehee, I love this...)


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Post by: Kelli on October 09, 2008, 01:57PM
The October auctions are up!  Happy bidding, and HUGE thanks to JULIAN DAVID EDWARDS, our star donor this month!  How's about showing him some love and appreciation?

http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest)


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Post by: cool2it on October 09, 2008, 03:08PM
Boy, I FINALLY saved up enough to get me a Big Mac!!!   Now I guess I'll be hungry for a while longer!!   Kelli has an inside person that works at my bank, I just know it. ;D  ;D  ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on October 09, 2008, 04:42PM
Uh oh...was it that obvious?  :o :-X


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Post by: kathleen on October 09, 2008, 05:08PM
Gary...you know you order a value meal at least once a week.   ;D I personally like the happy meals...ya get a toy with it!

Great things from Julian ;D


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Post by: Frozen_Rose_of_the_Sea on October 20, 2008, 08:58PM
Thank you very much. I shall keep him in my prayers. :)


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Post by: Kelli on October 21, 2008, 01:18PM
C'mon folks, this month's auctions need a bit of attention!  Stop by Rich's forums and support both Rich AND Julian...what a deal!


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Post by: Kelli on October 27, 2008, 08:36AM
OK, there are just a few short days left on this month's auctions.  Please stop over to Rich's forum and check out the goodies.  http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest)

The need is as real as it was when these auctions began.  As evidenced by all of Rich's hard work on our behalf for ForumFest '09, he really cares about us.  Lets show him some love in return through these auctions.  The items this month have reasonable bids, and it won't necessarily be the same next month  ;)

Thanks for showing the Old Fat Guy some love...

Kelli


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Post by: Kelli on October 30, 2008, 04:21PM
So you all know I'm going to bug you to bid on these auctions until they close TOMORROW NIGHT, right?  Just making sure.  ;) :D ;D

Love you, Rich!


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Post by: m.k.c. on October 30, 2008, 08:48PM
Have you considered extending this month's auctions into November? I figure with The Greatest Journey and TinkerBell coming out this month (plus the past auction items) people may be a bit tapped out. Just a thought.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on October 30, 2008, 10:14PM
I did think of that, but I need to move on next month to some of the other exciting items waiting for auction.  Thanks, though!


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Post by: Kelli on November 08, 2008, 12:08AM
The November auctions are now up!  I may be adding another item or two, but I wanted to at least get these items up now.  Major, major thanks goes to Celtic Woman, LTD for donating these items.  (Rich I kinda think they like ya).

Check them out...there are some rare items, and one item I affectionately refer to as "The Holy Grail" (no, not a M&G with anyone  :D)

http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest)


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Post by: Emily! on November 08, 2008, 08:50AM
Check them out...there are some rare items, and one item I affectionately refer to as "The Holy Grail" (no, not a M&G with anyone  :D)

:o

"The Holy Grail" is one amazing item!!! There's gonna be a lot of people that are gonna be all over that one!



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Post by: Kelli on November 08, 2008, 09:29AM
Yeah, my eyes kinda did this  :o  when I saw it too!


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Post by: Mel on November 08, 2008, 10:10AM
Ahhhh....dang it..makes me wish I had extra money to bid on it.. :-\


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Post by: kathleen on November 08, 2008, 11:46AM
gotta go check it out.............


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Post by: cool2it on November 08, 2008, 11:53AM
Kathleen--- I hear the boys calling you!!


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Post by: kathleen on November 08, 2008, 11:57AM
Paul has taken them fishing......no sports today

house is quiet..... :o

Okay...except for the dog that barks at absolutely nothing...... :-\


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on November 08, 2008, 12:37PM
Seems like someone has plenty of time to search the couch cushions for fundage!! ;D

And Emily?  Gary left you a message on Rich's forum.  ;)


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Post by: cool2it on November 08, 2008, 12:56PM
Don't encourage her, Kelli!!!!!!  I'm still healing from the last time!!! :o  :o  :o ;)  ;)


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Post by: Emily! on November 08, 2008, 03:41PM
And Emily?  Gary left you a message on Rich's forum.  ;)

Don't worry....I will not be intimidated!!!!  ;D ;D :D


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Post by: Cash on November 09, 2008, 09:01AM
And Emily?  Gary left you a message on Rich's forum.  ;)

Don't worry....I will not be intimidated!!!!  ;D ;D :D
I dont think any of us think you can be intimidated, but its likely you can be outbid. After all, Gary is the Donald Trump of Celtic Woman Collectables.  :D

This is a VERY nice item. I think that after the stock market went up Friday, my retirement account is back up to about... $150.  :'(  Seems a Celtic Woman Collectable is just as good as stocks and bonds as investments now. So the questions are, should I jump in here, when, and can I successfully bid on this against Gary or will I get...Trumped?  :D  How much more money can he have buried in mason jars in his back yard or in his couch cushions?  :-\


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Post by: cool2it on November 09, 2008, 09:37AM
LOL--Cash,--- The jars are empty!!    And if there are any more out there they are hiding really well!!!   I think the " Grail" is something I would really like to have so Kathleen has said she would loan me what ever I need.   LOL   Yeah, right!!!!!!   ::)  ::)  ::)
We just don't want to lose sight of the reason we are buying these things!!  I can't think of a better way to spend money! LOL 


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Post by: Kelli on November 10, 2008, 11:22AM
Might there be a bidding war coming on?  Cash vs. Gary?


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on November 10, 2008, 02:38PM
I just put the last item for this month up for auction...the CD Celtic Electricity, generously donated by Julian David Edwards!!


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Post by: Frozen_Rose_of_the_Sea on November 23, 2008, 09:13PM
I'll keep him in my prayers. :(


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on November 27, 2008, 11:37PM
Three days left on this month's auctions!  http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/ (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/)


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Post by: SusanZ on November 30, 2008, 07:57AM
Kelii has asked me to remind everyone that November's auction ends at MIDNIGHT EST tonight!!! Still time to get your last minute bids in to help our Rich AND help with your Christmas shopping!!


Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on December 04, 2008, 10:47PM
And here we go!  The December auctions are up.  Check out the goodies this month; show some good tidings and love for our Old Fat Guy.  Maybe we'll get a bidding war or two going this month again... :D

http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest)


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Post by: Emily! on December 05, 2008, 09:12AM
Maybe we'll get a bidding war or two going this month again... :D

I'm thinking that's likely with another bookmark up there!  :D


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Post by: cool2it on December 05, 2008, 09:47AM
Uh Oh, Emily checked the board!!!  ::)  ::)  ::)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on December 05, 2008, 10:12AM
Uh Oh, Emily checked the board!!!  ::)  ::)  ::)

Hehehehehehehe. I've got my eye on it. ;)

I think Kelli is right on with the worn out snow shovel idea, lol. :D


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Post by: cool2it on December 05, 2008, 10:55AM
Uh Oh, Emily checked the board!!!  ::)  ::)  ::)


I think Kelli is right on with the worn out snow shovel idea, lol. :D

LOL-- I wan't sure what you meant, Emily.  I just checked the board again-- and yeah, she knows me pretty well!!  LOL 


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Post by: kathleen on December 22, 2008, 03:39PM
Went shopping at the auction today!


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Post by: cool2it on December 22, 2008, 04:00PM
Oh no, I hate it when baseball season ends!!!  :'(  :'(  I guess I better go check. (sigh)    :D  :D  :D  :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kathleen on December 22, 2008, 04:03PM
Gary.....we are into Wretling and Basketball now!  :o


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on December 22, 2008, 04:54PM
Oh, I remember those days of my parents going to all those games!! Sure a lot more fun playing than watching-- for me anyway! LOL   I've been shopping---------- ::)  ::)


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Post by: Kelli on December 28, 2008, 07:11PM
Guess what time it is?  Time to bug you all!  LOL  The end of the month is nearing, so get those bids in!  The Pub Songs CD only has one bid...say it ain't so!   :D


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Post by: Coleen on December 28, 2008, 07:52PM
Still lots of good stuff to bid on, everyone.  The Pub Songs CD looks like a really good one.  Anyone?   ;D


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Post by: Sorgi on December 29, 2008, 04:11PM
Still lots of good stuff to bid on, everyone.  The Pub Songs CD looks like a really good one.  Anyone?   ;D

HEY!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Coleen on December 29, 2008, 07:48PM
 ;D


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Post by: Kelli on January 03, 2009, 03:31PM
The first auctions of 2009 are up!  A very special item is included this month, so check it out!  ;)

http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on January 03, 2009, 05:09PM
OMG!!!    Kelli is sitting home with not one, but TWO boxes of Butler's Chocolates!!!    This is the Divine test of willpower if I ever saw it!!!   :D  :D  :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kathleen on January 03, 2009, 05:16PM
Did I hear Chocolates.....

Gary....get outta my way :o ;)

ohhhhhhhhhhh Kelli......Dear friend......Have I told you lately....... :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on January 03, 2009, 05:18PM
Yeah, Gary, that ought to prove just how much I love Rich!!! :D

LOL, Head on over to Rich's Forum Kathleen...there's even pictures  ;)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on January 03, 2009, 05:34PM
Hey hey hey!! You all better stay away from those chocolates!!!!


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Post by: kathleen on January 04, 2009, 09:36AM
Emily...my dear.....

you live in Florida.....the chocolate would melt ;)

Good ole Atlanta....aint much better! LOL


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Post by: SusanZ on January 04, 2009, 10:50AM
Girls,Girls...no fighting over the chocolates! On second thought, fight all you want if it means a bidding war on the auction. ;) ;D



Zee


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Post by: howard on January 04, 2009, 07:46PM
Will the chocolates arrive in the box...  ???  ::)  :D  ;)

The bidding war is on,
Howard


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Post by: bpea55 on January 05, 2009, 03:07PM
Oh My..what have I done.. :o
Bp






Oh and P.S....I still have some to bring to Chicago.  8)
Bp


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on January 05, 2009, 08:05PM
Oh My..what have I done.. :o
Bp






Oh and P.S....I still have some to bring to Chicago.  8)
Bp
Bruce, you better arrive in an armored truck! LOL

Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kathleen on January 05, 2009, 08:45PM
but ya can't receive hugs in an armored truck....now can ya? :D

Okay...do I have Bp confused yet.......look into my eyes.......... :o


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on January 09, 2009, 01:13PM
There seems to be an end to the bidding for the chocolate----- Hmmmmmm that's pretty cheap for Butler's goodies.   Kathleen had chocolate cake for her birthday ( when they lit the candles the old people of Atlanta thought Sherman was back!!! )  so she probably won't care if I go ahead and bid. Maybe--------- ::)  ::)  ::)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kathleen on January 11, 2009, 06:36PM
fiddle dee deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

gonna go see whats happening on the auction!


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Post by: aislin on January 19, 2009, 05:26PM
I just got a call from Chris, while shopping yesterday Rich developed a problem with his hand dropping things. When they called the doctor this morning they were told to get him to the emergency room.

The test results show that he probably had a mini-stroke in his right carotid artery. They are also seeing some narrowing in his left carotid as well, which is what he had surgery to fix last year. They don't think that he'll need surgery again but they are keeping him overnight to do a CAT scan and an MRI to be sure.

aislin


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Post by: Trouble on January 19, 2009, 05:27PM
Thanks for the update Lindsey. Keep Rich in my thoughts.


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Post by: aislin on January 19, 2009, 05:37PM
A minor update, the tests also showed no bleeding in his brain which is a VERY good thing.

aislin


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Post by: L.A. Girl on January 19, 2009, 05:58PM
Aislin,

Thanks for the info about Rich. I just posted on the Rich Fest forum. Hopefully he'll be home in time for the Inauguration.

Dianne


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Post by: howard on January 19, 2009, 07:00PM
Thanks for some positive news.

My Prayers and Thoughts are with Rich.
Howard


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Post by: Emily! on January 19, 2009, 07:56PM
:( Not what I wanted to hear when I got home. I hope everything is okay with Rich. I'll continue to say my prayers.


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Post by: Lisa_Kelly_fan_forever on January 19, 2009, 08:08PM
Thanks Lindsey.  Rich is definitely in my prayers. :-\ (and Eric and Chris!)

FaFo


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Post by: Coleen on January 19, 2009, 08:10PM
Thanks for the update, Lindsey. 

Rich, Chris and Eric, you are in my thoughts and prayers. 

Coleen


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Post by: CRRopes on January 19, 2009, 09:16PM
Thanks, Lindsey, for updating everyone. And thank you to everyone else for thoughts, prayers, well-wishes and everything else. We all deeply appreciate the support, beyond words.

Small update: They can't do the MRI because his stent is too new. I don't know why a new stent would interact more problematically with the magnet stuff than an old one would, but that's apparently the situation. So, they're going to have to use other testing methods that, hopefully, will still be able to clear the situation up.

Once again, thank you. It means the world to us.

Chris


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Post by: lifeismusic2009 on January 19, 2009, 09:20PM
Thanks for all the updates everyone. I will be keeping Rich in my prayers.

-Elizabeth


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Post by: tc84 on January 20, 2009, 03:44AM
Thank you all for the informations and updates! i will keep Rich in my thoughts!!!
Lots of love!!!!
coco xxx


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Jack on January 20, 2009, 07:51AM
Thoughts and prayers, Rich.  Hang in there and take care of yourself. 

Jack

Thanks for the updates, Lindsey and Chris.


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Post by: Cash on January 20, 2009, 08:42AM
Hang in there Rich and get well soon.


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Post by: DeirdreFan on January 20, 2009, 08:57AM
I just now got off the phone with Rich.  He is still in the hospital awaiting final test results. If everything looks OK, then he'll be home today. If not, then he and his doctors will discuss the next plan of action to get him back in shape.

Rich said he's feeling fine.... other then harassing the student nurses, feasting on waffles for breakfast, and feeling a little grumpy about being in the hospital... he's in good spirits!  If he goes home today, then he will likely post something.  If not, I'll call him later in the day and post something early this evening.

Oh... he did say something about "going postal" if they don't bring him another cup of coffee!!!

Lots of love,
Jenny x


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Post by: btimerson on January 20, 2009, 09:03AM
Oh... he did say something about "going postal" if they don't bring him another cup of coffee!!!
Jenny x

Thanks for the update, Jenny.  Sounds like Rich is doing OK, considering the circumstances.
Oh, and I totally understand his comment about another cup of coffee!   ;)   ;D

Brad T

PS.....  get well SOON, Rich!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Jack on January 20, 2009, 09:08AM
Let's see----nurses, waffles, and coffee.  Sounds as though he still has his priorities straight! ;D

Thanks for the update, Jenny.
Jack


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kat on January 20, 2009, 10:34AM
Jenny gif rich a big hugh for me and best wishes.
Harassing the student nurses and feasting on waffles with coffee sounds like he is working on to get him back in shape.

http://www.123greetings.com/send/view/01820609209325539646


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on January 20, 2009, 01:48PM
Thanks for the update,Jenny. Hope that Rich got that cup of coffee!! LOL


Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on January 20, 2009, 02:05PM
Thanks for the update,Jenny. Hope that Rich got that cup of coffee!! LOL

Zee

I think he must have or we likely would have heard a loud boom!!!!

Jenny  ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: BlueFawn on January 20, 2009, 02:11PM
Sending healing thoughts Rich's way, and prayers for the student nurses as well ;) lol


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kat on January 20, 2009, 02:38PM
Sending healing thoughts Rich's way, and prayers for the student nurses as well ;) lol

I go for the pray for the waffle's


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on January 20, 2009, 03:15PM
Now, Rich! Be nice to those poor little student nurses. ;D Sending prayers your way!

Thanks for the update, Jenny.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Jeanine on January 20, 2009, 03:43PM
Just read there was a bit of a setback for you, Rich.  It sounds like you're doing okay nonetheless though, considering.  As I have said, I continually do and will remember you in my thoughts and prayers.  Take care of yourself.  God Bless.

In Him,
Jeanine


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: DeirdreFan on January 20, 2009, 03:57PM
He's being discharged today!!  He should be back harassing us at any time now...
I think he was just craving waffles (and cute student nurses).

J   ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: tc84 on January 20, 2009, 04:01PM
Thats simply great news!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D
Thank you Jenny!!
coco x


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on January 20, 2009, 04:49PM
YAY!!! I'd much rather have Rich harrassing us than harrassing the nurses.

I hope the waffles were tasty. ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kathleen on January 20, 2009, 06:04PM
Good to hear that Rich is home and resting.....I mean drinking coffee

Jenny ....thanks for the updates

Rich....watch out for those nurses.......the can take your temperature in several different ways! :o :-\

sending prayers and hugs your way

kathleen


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on January 20, 2009, 07:00PM
I'm home!!!  And none the worse for wear.  It was a very minor TIA.  I have to follow up with the neurologist next week.


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Post by: Emily! on January 20, 2009, 07:12PM
I'm home!!!  And none the worse for wear.  It was a very minor TIA.  I have to follow up with the neurologist next week.

Oooohh I know what TIA's are...my Grandmother has had a couple of minor TIA's and she's doing just fine. Good to hear it wasn't anything insanely major. You take care of yourself, Rich!


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Post by: Trouble on January 20, 2009, 07:14PM
Ahh Rich is home! *cleans up her mess* :D


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Post by: Coleen on January 20, 2009, 07:17PM
I'm so glad you're home, Rich.  Yay! 


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Post by: Maloney on January 20, 2009, 07:55PM
Good to hear that you are home.  take care....


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Post by: zankoku on January 20, 2009, 07:59PM
Did the Student nurses throw you out or did they offer to do home visits?

Glad you are home.

Jim


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Post by: cool2it on January 20, 2009, 08:03PM
I'm so glad you are home------ the nurses though, are THRILLED!!!!   :D  :D  :D


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Post by: btimerson on January 20, 2009, 08:10PM
Glad to hear the good news that you're home, Rich!  Who do you have to get your coffee and waffles now?  ;)

Brad


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Post by: Emily! on January 20, 2009, 08:16PM
Who do you have to get your coffee and waffles now?  ;)

Chris. ;D


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Post by: 07-sara on January 20, 2009, 08:42PM
Glad to see they let you out.


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Post by: BlueFawn on January 20, 2009, 08:54PM
Glad to hear you're doing alright!


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Post by: Mel on January 21, 2009, 12:59AM
I'm home!!!  And none the worse for wear.  It was a very minor TIA.  I have to follow up with the neurologist next week.



   ((((((((RICH)))))))))


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Post by: OldFatGuy on January 21, 2009, 06:16AM
Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes.  I had a very minor TIA, and was sent home last night (once the doctors and hospital got their act together).  So - for the time being - the student nurses (and the waffles) of the world are safe.  Coffee beans, not so much.


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Post by: Jack on January 21, 2009, 07:19AM
Good to see you back, Rich.

Jack


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Post by: tc84 on January 21, 2009, 08:02AM
It's just great to have you back!!!
Take care Rich!!!
Lots of love!!
coco x


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Post by: Jeanine on January 21, 2009, 01:23PM
Glad you're back home and doing okay!  Take care and I'll see you in a few weeks!! ;D


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Post by: howard on January 21, 2009, 05:30PM
RICH!!!!

I am so glad that you are home and doing better and back posting.  ;D
Don't do that anymore OK!  :P

Stay Well!!!
Best Wishes,
Howard


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Post by: OldFart on January 21, 2009, 06:34PM
Rich...

Ya had me scared there for a while!! Please behave yourself (if you can)!!!

If your just gonna go in and chase nurses...let me know...I'll go with ya!!!

Please take care!!! We'd be lost without ya!!

Rick


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Post by: Birdwatcher on January 22, 2009, 04:55AM
Rich: I am glad to hear that you are home and I hope and pray that your health issues can and will be effectively treated. Take care Dude. Jack


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Post by: Anderpaw on January 26, 2009, 03:17AM
So glad you're back, Rich!


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Post by: rosie l on January 26, 2009, 06:02AM



Hi Rich,

I'm so glad you are doing so well. I'llpray that you continue to get better and better each day!!

Rosie


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Post by: Kelli on January 26, 2009, 02:41PM
Just a few days left to bid on this month's auctions! 

Also, if anyone has any ideas of donations for future auctions, please contact me!


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Post by: davesab on January 27, 2009, 03:02PM
Glad to see you are back home and doing better!
My prayers are with you
Take care of yourself OFG!
 ;D


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Post by: Kelli on January 31, 2009, 12:47PM
Today is the last day for this month's auction!!  If you want to grab a goodie (mmmm Butler's!) get over to the RichFest forum before midnight EST...


http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/ (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/)


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Post by: Emily! on January 31, 2009, 02:59PM
YES! Everyone get over to Rich's forum. I challenge you to try to take the Butler's bar away from me!  ;D ;D ;D ;D


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Post by: SusanZ on January 31, 2009, 09:16PM
YES! Everyone get over to Rich's forum. I challenge you to try to take the Butler's bar away from me!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Emily, if anyone tries to take your chocolate I will bop them with the snow shovel I bid on! LOL



Zee


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Post by: Emily! on January 31, 2009, 09:39PM
YES! Everyone get over to Rich's forum. I challenge you to try to take the Butler's bar away from me!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Emily, if anyone tries to take your chocolate I will bop them with the snow shovel I bid on! LOL



Zee

YAY! Thanks, Zee! Enjoy your (well..Kelli's ahahaha) snow shovel. ;)


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Post by: mainopsman on February 01, 2009, 01:03PM
Rich, I’m glad to see you back at the homestead, and hope you are doing well.   As for those student nurses, I’m sure they did get to hear a lot of CW music while you where there.  After hearing not only our ladies, but the female members of the forum have said about you, I’m sure the student nurses were there as often as they could be to take care of you.

Get well soon, we need to see you back at the concerts, asap. Remember you are in our prayers.

            Jim


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Post by: Kelli on February 23, 2009, 02:58PM
I just wanted to let everyone know that I'll be listing new auctions in a few days or so.  I have some GREAT items, so be prepared to be awed  ;)


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Post by: Kelli on March 05, 2009, 01:55PM
I've just listed this month's auctions...Chicago is well represented  ;)  There are some great items this month, so check it out!  This is a great opportunity to help out someone who does more than anyone knows for Celtic Woman fans...here's a great way to say thanks!

http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest (http://www.takeforum.com/richfest/viewforum.php?f=15&mforum=richfest)


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Post by: flags on March 15, 2009, 05:16PM
God Bless and Rich is in my prayers daily!


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Post by: Ggunsailor on March 16, 2009, 03:59PM
Hey, Rich, my prayers are with you and your family.


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Post by: Kelli on March 18, 2009, 11:57AM
There's a great bidding war going on over on the RichFest Forum...coolit vs. antiup  :D


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Post by: Emily! on March 18, 2009, 01:59PM
There's a great bidding war going on over on the RichFest Forum...coolit vs. antiup  :D

:D Why am I not surprised that Gary is involved in this? LOL.


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Post by: cool2it on March 18, 2009, 02:38PM
LOL-- I never seem to get much in the auctions!! Every time I bid against you ladies it takes weeks for my wounds to heal-- not to mention the embarrassment of getting pounded!!   So I figure I was better off taking on a squad of hardened GI's in a tent in Iraq-- but, OH NO, I'm  getting sand kicked in my face--- per usual!! Where's Charles Atlas when ya need him???    ( A few of you will get that!! LOL)


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Post by: Kelli on March 18, 2009, 07:03PM
I don't get it.  :-\ ;)


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Post by: cool2it on March 18, 2009, 07:08PM
I am not surprised, Kelli!! You would have to be older and remember the advertisements in the comic books.   I'm getting used to taking my thumps on the auction boards. Just seems like a way of life!!   LOL   Kathleen started it !  It's all her fault.  ;D  ;D  ;D


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Post by: zankoku on March 18, 2009, 07:11PM
I got it. You should call on Jack Armstrong. <g>

Jim


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Post by: Sorgi on March 18, 2009, 10:24PM
There's a great bidding war going on over on the RichFest Forum...coolit vs. antiup  :D


Costing me a lot of popcorn


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Post by: celticheart18 on March 23, 2009, 04:36PM
I will certainly keep Rich and family in my prayers. It makes me glad to know that he is spiritually sound, and i will continue to lift him up in prayer. Please keep us all posted on updates
much love and prayers,
Sara


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Post by: Jeannie on March 26, 2009, 11:23AM
Thank you Jenny and Chris for keeping us updated I joined the Rich Fest site and did post him a message. May God Bless Rich and keep him in the palm of his hand and may he get well again. I know you'v probably heard that I understand what you are going through now but my dad had the same problems so I do know and I know how hard it is going to be on you and you have all my prayers and support.

Jeannie


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Post by: Antiup on March 26, 2009, 03:34PM
Hey Just hit Oil over here.

Hows the popcorn Sorgi?

Hey Rich, still thinking about ya man. just a quick shout out!

Cool2it- I have no idea who you are talking about!  :P


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on March 26, 2009, 04:42PM
I cannot believe that I found the ad by googling it!!!  LOL  So heres the link that will show you why I ask "Where's Charles Atlas when you need him" . It's from comic books and I swear it was in every one of them!!! LOL

http://www.steveconley.com/comicads.htm


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on March 30, 2009, 07:24PM
ONE (1) more day left to bid on these great auction items!!  And if I find next month's items in the sea of boxes that is my house, those will hopefully be up a few days after that.

Happy bidding!!!


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Post by: kathleen on April 02, 2009, 07:14PM
The month of March got away from me! Looks like it was a fun month! Thanks to all who played! See ya in April


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Post by: Jeannie on April 03, 2009, 07:30AM
I thought I had posted a reply here but if not Rich I am so sorry to hear about your health problems your a wonderful friend and mentor to so many here on the forum If I can be of any assistance please let me know and I will try my best. My thought and prayers are with you and your family in your time of need. God Bless you friend and may he keep you in the palm of his hand. We Love you and We know you will beat this thing. Keep fighting and don't give up.
Jeannie


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Post by: OldFatGuy on April 03, 2009, 08:30AM
Thank you, Jeannie - and everyone else!  Your prayers and support mean more to me than I can possibly express.

I suppose it's about time I gave you guys an update.

The problems with my heart and arteries are vastly improved.  I've had several stents implanted and a couple of balloon angioplasty procedures, and my heart function has gone from 18% to 40%.  I can walk a decent distance again, and I can navigate an airport without asking for wheel chair assistance.  This is important to me, because nothing distresses me more than losing my independence and the idea of being a burden.

Multiple Myeloma is progressive and incurable, and it doesn't go into a true "remission" - but it can be slowed down, and it has been.  My disease is still in Stage I and has been slowed to a point where I don't need to receive intensive chemotherapy treatments.  I go in for frequent blood work, and they schedule the treatments according to those tests.  Right now, I'm receiving only a maintenance dose of vincristine, roughly every 3 months.  Fortunately, I am able to handle vincristine pretty well.  The side effects include nausea and peripheral neuropathy.  Zofran (ondansetron) does a good job of alleviating the nausea, and I've had no really debilitating side effects.  My hair has thinned somewhat, but hasn't fallen out, and the pain I have is more related to disease-induced kidney damage than it is to any of the drugs I've received.  Chemo also wrecks your immune system, so I take antibiotics constantly.  I tire out very easily, and take several naps every day.  I will probably not be going on any more extended trips, flying around the country for CW concerts, but that's not a huge sacrifice.  (Since I'm still unemployed, I can't afford those trips anyway.  :D)  Other than that, my quality of life has not been diminished much.  As an added bonus, I've lost about 40 pounds.  I don't recommend chemo as a weight loss regimen, but it works.  Both Máiréad and Lisa told me this week that I look good - in fact, Lisa said, "I've never seen you look better."  Hearing that from those ladies certainly raised my spirits!

Eventually, of course, the disease will progress to Stage II.  The University of Florida Medical Center in Gainesville has an excellent, ongoing clinical trial program of a new treatment regimen for Stage II and III myeloma, and my oncologist already has me on the list for admission to their program.  But it doesn't look like that's going to be necessary for some time yet.

I hate writing these updates.  You all have your own cares and concerns.  But everyone has been so thoughtful and kind, I feel like I owe it to you to bring you up to date once in a while.  Thank you for everything.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on April 03, 2009, 09:54AM
Rich, speaking for myself, I appreciate you writing that update.  I could see an improvement in your energy level at Chicago over last April, and I'm thrilled to see your heart function is up to 40%, what fabulous news!!!

I'll be writing an update of my own soon over at the Kelli forum.

Rich, you once said we are traveling similar paths and I am grateful to have you to lean on.

I love you.


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Post by: btimerson on April 03, 2009, 10:10AM
Rich;  I, too, am grateful that you provide updates from time-to-time.  I had nothing to compare your energy level to when we met in Chicago, but I was glad to see you getting around and doing pretty much everything that you wanted.  (nice to have someone able to run back to your room for the cellphone, though  ;) ).  Take care, my friend.  You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Brad


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Post by: SusanZ on April 03, 2009, 12:04PM
Thank you Rich for keeping us "in the loop". Sounds like all positive news to me. As far as traveling, you better be at that DVD taping, whenever and wherever it is!  I will carry you piggyback if need be - people tell me I'm small but mighty! LOL



Love,
Zee


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Post by: Shywolf(Craig) on April 03, 2009, 12:15PM
Rich you not alone, our health is important yet we don't always keep that focused daily. And with egotistic mentality yet facts are humor and reducing stress dose help. I can relate being unemployed for too long an going longer, though personally my goal is still to travel back to ERIE. Yet you are fortunate enough to travel CW shows.  I want to lose weight yet need to get motivated to exercise again :-\.  Though won't be able to CW this year at Los Angeles.
Though while looking for job everyday at least I can look at Ireland info,pics, maps communicate with friends i.e. CW ;) and music(my forte).
I say to much again :-X


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on April 03, 2009, 01:44PM
Rich, you once said we are traveling similar paths and I am grateful to have you to lean on.

I love you.
I love you too, Kel.  Like you, the toughest enemy I've had to conquer is fear.  Fear of the future, fear of the unknown.  But you have no need to be afraid of anything.  You are a very special person, and have walked a good path.  The proverbs of the Blackfoot people tell us, "Life is not separate from death. It only looks that way.  For what is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset..."


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on April 03, 2009, 03:44PM
Thanks for updating us, Rich. Everyone who said we appreciate the updates was so right, even if you hate writing them!  :P I'm glad you're energy has increased - you will need it to keep up with me tomorrow!  ;D :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on April 03, 2009, 04:25PM
it will be great to see Kelli and Rich walking along together- Rich smiling and Kelli whistling!!   Way to go both of you!!  And yes, we do appreciate the updates.


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Post by: zankoku on April 03, 2009, 05:32PM
Rich, see my PM
Jim


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Post by: OldFatGuy on April 03, 2009, 05:34PM
Rich, see my PM
Jim
Jim - what PM?


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on April 03, 2009, 05:35PM
the one I just sent


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on April 03, 2009, 05:37PM
the one I just sent

Gotcha.   :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Thomas on April 03, 2009, 05:39PM
Rich,

Thank you for taking the time to update us.

You are still in my prayers.


Tom


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Post by: Kelli on April 07, 2009, 01:00PM
By way of an update to everyone, I am aware that the RichFest forum is down.  I am working on it.  The auctions WILL continue, so, as always donations and bids will be much appreciated!  We have some exciting stuff waiting in the wings.  I'll post here when I know more.  Thank you ALL for supporting our Rich!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: bpea55 on April 07, 2009, 03:25PM
PHEEWW..Thanks for the post Kell..I thought I might have broken it!
 ;D
Bruce


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Post by: Anderpaw on April 08, 2009, 02:38AM
Thank you for the update, Rich. You and Kelli are both in my daily prayers. We are called to bear each others burdens and love each other. In my case, that means I have the privelige and duty of praying for you guys, since I don't have the finances to bid on any items at either auction sites. Rich, you and Kelli are both an inspiration to me. With all of the negative news going on around the world and the health challenges you are both facing, one of the most positive sites and shining stars on the internet is going strong thanks to you. I know that there are other folks who help keep the sites up and running and I don't want to diminish the importance of their involvement or excellent efforts, they are much appreciated. But you two keep this family together. We are bound together by our love of the girls, but also each other, and that sets us apart from the fans of all the other groups out there. Celtic Woman is definitely special, it's brought us together, and I'm proud to be a part of this family.


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Post by: SusanZ on April 08, 2009, 07:12AM
PHEEWW..Thanks for the post Kell..I thought I might have broken it!
 ;D
Bruce
Yeah, Bruce - it's all your fault!! LOL


Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: bpea55 on April 09, 2009, 02:14PM
Oh..man.... .I am soooo busted...LOL  ::)
Bruce


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on April 10, 2009, 09:22PM
Okey dokie!  Despite Bruce's best efforts  :D we have a brand new forum for Rich!  Unfortunately, you will have to re-register.  I apologize for that, but there was no way around it that I could see.  New items for auction will be listed in the coming days.  Until then, please stop on by and make yourself at home!

http://richropes.freeforums.org/ (http://richropes.freeforums.org/)

Also, if you have any suggestions on how to improve it, please PM me...just go easy on me since this is my first forum! ;D


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Post by: Trouble on April 10, 2009, 09:36PM
Registered ;)


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Post by: Kelli on April 10, 2009, 09:39PM
There's one!  C'mon, lets have a few more  ;)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: jillebeans on April 10, 2009, 09:43PM
I just did too :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on April 10, 2009, 09:44PM
Registered ;)
Me too.   ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on April 10, 2009, 09:55PM
I am in


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Post by: willow-jeeves on April 10, 2009, 10:41PM
Registered!

Thanks for the update, Rich.  Both you and Kelli remain in my prayers.  *hug*

My favorite author, C.S. Lewis, wrote: Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.

Love ya!

M/W/J
 


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Post by: zankoku on April 10, 2009, 11:04PM
Is that a quote from Crewtape Letters? <g>


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Thomas on April 11, 2009, 07:52AM
I just registered as well,


Tom


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Post by: Emily! on April 11, 2009, 08:07AM
I'm in too! ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on April 11, 2009, 08:19AM
Yep, I'm in there too.  Looks great Kelli!!!   Way to Go.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: btimerson on April 11, 2009, 09:37AM
I'm in, too!  Wow....that verification math problem almost got me!   ;)   :D

Brad T


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on April 11, 2009, 10:15AM
Wow....that verification math problem almost got me!   ;)   :D

We want only the highest quality of members!  (to be perfectly honest, I had no idea the forum does that LOL)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Antiup on April 11, 2009, 10:23AM
Man I might be out. I had to take my boots off and use my toes.

I am in.

Looks Great Kelli. Look forward to seeing you guys/gals over there.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: btimerson on April 11, 2009, 12:15PM
Wow....that verification math problem almost got me!   ;)   :D
We want only the highest quality of members! 

And I made it in despite that!   ;)   :D

Brad


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on April 12, 2009, 07:29PM
Alright folks, the inaugural auctions of the brand new Rich Ropes forum are up!  We have some nice things this month.  (hint, Lisa fans may wanna have a looksee ;))

Check it out, and thanks for supporting a dear friend:  http://richropes.freeforums.org/ (http://richropes.freeforums.org/)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: bpea55 on April 12, 2009, 08:48PM
I didn't do it! Honest! ::) ::)
But, I did register... ;D

Do I have to send you chocolate now kell?????????? ;D
Bruce


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on April 12, 2009, 08:50PM
Do I have to send you chocolate now kell?????????? ;D

Always!  ::) :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on April 24, 2009, 12:37PM
OK, the last week for this months' auctions is upon us!  C'mon folks, it's been a ghost town over there.  Though he's been quiet about it, his needs are the same.  How's about showing the OldFatGuy some love?  Thank you!

http://richropes.freeforums.org/ (http://richropes.freeforums.org/)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Antiup on April 25, 2009, 12:29AM
on my way now!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: bpea55 on April 25, 2009, 08:55AM
Yikes! :o :o..Thanks for the reminder Kell..I'll mosey on over that way!
Bp


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: shankdee on April 26, 2009, 10:33PM
 :o   I joined this, but have forgotten everything I did to sign in...who do I get to remedy this?

Carla( shankdee)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on April 27, 2009, 08:05PM
OK, the last week for this months' auctions is upon us!  C'mon folks, it's been a ghost town over there.  Though he's been quiet about it, his needs are the same.  How's about showing the OldFatGuy some love?  Thank you!

http://richropes.freeforums.org/ (http://richropes.freeforums.org/)

Thanks for the reminder, Kelli. I just freshened my bid for Cora's CD!

Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on April 28, 2009, 10:02AM
:o   I joined this, but have forgotten everything I did to sign in...who do I get to remedy this?

Carla( shankdee)

Hi Carla,
I don't see you on the member list of the new Rich forum  http://richropes.freeforums.org/ (http://richropes.freeforums.org/)  .  I will contact you via PM so we can remedy this.
Kelli


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on April 28, 2009, 01:19PM
I know I can be a huge pain in the neck, but I would love it if as many of you as possible could take a look at Rich's forum.  He's posted a couple of updates on there, and the last one is very important.  Please consider bidding on an item or donating an item for auction, or even just a straight donation.  This man does more for CW fans than any other fan (well, except Lindsey and he are on par with each other I think!  ;))  His pride doesn't let him ask for much in the way of help, but the need to look after himself and his family (including felines LOL) is real.  Thank you for reading this, and helping out a dear friend.

http://richropes.freeforums.org/thank-you-kel-t6.html (http://richropes.freeforums.org/thank-you-kel-t6.html)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on April 29, 2009, 09:09PM
Tomorrow is the last day for this month's auctions...


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on April 30, 2009, 07:59AM
I know I can be a huge pain in the neck, but I would love it if as many of you as possible could take a look at Rich's forum.  He's posted a couple of updates on there, and the last one is very important.  Please consider bidding on an item or donating an item for auction, or even just a straight donation.  This man does more for CW fans than any other fan (well, except Lindsey and he are on par with each other I think!  ;))  His pride doesn't let him ask for much in the way of help, but the need to look after himself and his family (including felines LOL) is real.  Thank you for reading this, and helping out a dear friend.

http://richropes.freeforums.org/thank-you-kel-t6.html (http://richropes.freeforums.org/thank-you-kel-t6.html)
Kelli, you are NOT a pain in the neck..or anywhere else! LOL I know how much effort you put into all this.

Any and all contributions are appreciated by Rich. You know we are all guilty of spending money on things without realizing it ,like $4.00 coffees. How about we give them up for a week or two and donate the money to Rich's auction?

Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on April 30, 2009, 08:44AM
I agree, Zee.  !!  We all get to play on the forums, like Bumper stickers,  which if you remember, Rich checked with CW Ltd and found out the details for us and what we could and couldn't do, and games as well as all the posts that make the forum what it is.  All this ability to have fun comes from Lindsey and Rich!!  If Lindsey needed our help I know we would be there just as quickly as we are for Rich.  There HAS  to be places we can make a small sacrifice  that will help someone who selflessly devotes time and effort ( at times this effort is extremely hard for him to do!! ) just so the rest of us can play. It's time EVERYONE--- give just a little back for all you have received!!  It doesn't mean you have to buy anything at the auctions-- just send in a contribution !!  There are over 1400 members benefitting from all the work put into this forum-- it's time all of us gave back a little!! 


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: shankdee on May 01, 2009, 12:46AM
 ;)   ;)   :)   :-*   :-*

Well, I sent money in but it was for chloe's gift and now CW Senior has told me they have decided on a chloe gift...sounds great...I don't know if I am supposed to tell or not, so will hold off on saying what it is. Rich has helped me in so many ways since I joined the Forum in March. He is patient, strict when he has to be, knowledgeable, and helful..I would like to join his FORUM and contribute what i can, as I really appreciate all that he does.

Shankdee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 12, 2009, 06:10PM
The May auctions are up!   We are trying something new on one "item" this month.  We are hoping that everyone will be able to help even a little bit.  Also, there is one item that is very likely to start a bidding war!  It's truly ONE OF A KIND!!

Please visit Rich's forum and show the Old Fat Guy some love!!

http://richropes.freeforums.org/ (http://richropes.freeforums.org/)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on May 21, 2009, 01:48PM
Just a reminder that the May auctions for Rich are swiftly coming to a close. With the current state of the economy, I certainly can understand not being able to bid or donate a large sum. However, check this link out:

http://richropes.freeforums.org/post72.html#p72

It's certainly doable - the $10.00 and $20.00 cards are still up for grabs. Let's show our spirit and generosity for our fearless leader Rich.



Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 22, 2009, 12:22PM
Thanks, Zee.  There is still one great item available with no bids yet:  the Japanese version of A New Journey CD...new in wrapper, a collector's item!  Also the $10 level for the gift card hasn't been claimed yet.

Thank you to everyone who has helped out with these auctions, it is so very appreciated.



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on May 22, 2009, 12:45PM
Also the $10 level for the gift card hasn't been claimed yet.

Just claimed it. ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 22, 2009, 12:53PM
Woo hoo!  Keep the bids coming...you all have seen the incredible signed tshirt, right?  I promise, this tshirt is one of a kind!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on May 22, 2009, 01:29PM
Kelli--- I'm sure I heard someone calling you!!!   :D :D :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: mkjlovescw on May 22, 2009, 06:16PM
you all have seen the incredible signed tshirt, right?  I promise, this tshirt is one of a kind!!

Sssssssshhhhhh, Kelli!!!  Dont tell evrybody!!!  I havent finished counting all my pennies yet!!!!!!!!!!

*frantically searching under sofa cushions and behind furniture**
 :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 22, 2009, 08:14PM
Ha ha, you have a few days left to count them! ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 26, 2009, 12:26PM
We're in our last week of the May auctions!  ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 29, 2009, 03:34PM
Whooo!  The t-shirt auction is sure heating up!  :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on May 31, 2009, 01:41PM
OK, the May auctions end tonight!  Act quickly to get your bids in  ;)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: The Leprechaun on June 08, 2009, 05:07PM
I wish I had come here and seen this sooner. I didn't know there was anything wrong. We should all pray for him so the forum can continue. Not meaning to sound rude, but there is another guy that can do the moderator stuff right? Also, he might be Irish but I've seen comericals for cancer treatment of America. That's something to try. Or you could watch the 700 Club or whatever verison they have in Ireland (I'm sorry but I forget where he's from) and they might give him healing. If not, at least he'll be in a better place. Sorry I got here late and I'm not with anything else yet in this thread.

By the way, is there really a Lisa Kelly forum? I'm already part of three forums and I'm not sure if I should join anymore just yet. I might join Rich Rope's forum.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on June 09, 2009, 07:43AM
I wish I had come here and seen this sooner. I didn't know there was anything wrong. We should all pray for him so the forum can continue. Not meaning to sound rude, but there is another guy that can do the moderator stuff right? Also, he might be Irish but I've seen comericals for cancer treatment of America. That's something to try. Or you could watch the 700 Club or whatever verison they have in Ireland (I'm sorry but I forget where he's from) and they might give him healing. If not, at least he'll be in a better place. Sorry I got here late and I'm not with anything else yet in this thread.

By the way, is there really a Lisa Kelly forum? I'm already part of three forums and I'm not sure if I should join anymore just yet. I might join Rich Rope's forum.
In answer to your question, we have several moderators on this forum and two administrators, Rich and Lindsey. So, yes, technically we do have plenty of back-up. However, most people on this forum would tell you that we feel that Rich is irreplaceable!  ;D 

Regarding his treatment, that is purely a personal decision and i believe Rich is comfortable with his current situation.

There is no official Lisa Kelly forum. However, there is a Lisa Kelly fansite hosted by Rich.

Hope this clears things up a bit.

Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on June 14, 2009, 10:28PM
Congrats to all the May auction winners!  The June auctions are now up.  I'd like to extend thanks to everyone who are making these auctions successful.  Ya'll do my heart good!

http://richropes.freeforums.org/ (http://richropes.freeforums.org/)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: mkjlovescw on June 22, 2009, 11:30PM
Okay, now that the state of shock has worn off ....... a little.......................I just had to share with y'all this review of ........well, how do you describe it??? 
Only The Most Fan-tabulous Aritcle of Clothing Anyone Has Ever Owned!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   

(you might want to get comfortable) LOL
Ok so my little tale starts a few weeks ago (4 weeks to be precise) when I first saw Kelli's post here about the "Incredible One of a Kind Signed T-shirt" and just had to pop over to Rich's forum auction page.   OMG, OMG, OMG.  It was love at first sight!!!!!  I mean, this one article is signed by ............... oh gosh,  everyone!!  Not only all 5 marvelous CW ladies: Chloe, Lisa, Mairead, Lynn and Alex,  BUT ALSO the incredibly talented band and choir members too: Ray (who also drew a drum LOL), Una, Eoghan, Brian, Helen, Catherine, Dermot, Niall, Des, and Andrew!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Oh MY GOSH!! 
But before my dream could come true..................I had to fight off the competition  *humming the tune from Rocky  dun  duh-duh-dun  duh-duh-dun  duh-duh-dun*   In order that he may retain what pride he has left after being beat up by a girl, I wont mention my opponent's name.  Hehehe.   But in all fairness, he is such a perfect gentleman and, though he wont admit it, I think he let me win!! 
So then after the hardest part was done,  now came the waiting...............for USPS that is!!   Geez, like watching water boil!!
Then on a Friday afternoon, I came home from a particularly long hard day at work (had to send two of my patients to the hospital and one passed away in transit).  Went to the mailbox like normal routine before going inside the house and I remember saying a little prayer on the way "God, please dont let it be another bill."  I pulled out this envelope which was large but relatively lightweight and stared at it for a minute or two trying to figure out what it could be.  Then I recognized the return address and jumped up and down (literally) and had to put my hand over my mouth to supress the screams of delight for fear my neighbors might think I was being attacked or something.  I then skipped (yes, skipped) up the driveway and front porch to the front door.  BTW: skipping is harder than it sounds considering I am still healing from an ACL/MCL tear in one knee.  But I didnt even feel the pain at that point (oohh, I did later though)!!
Ok, so got inside and closed the door behind me, than let out a squeal of delight while dancing a little jig in a circle.  It was so frightening, all the animals just stared at me like this  :o.   I hurried up and fed the animals first and then washed my hands 3-4 times and sat down to open the bestest present of my life!!!
When I took the shirt out of the package..........OMG,  all I could do was stare at it!!!!  I read all the quotes and signatures at least a dozen times!!!  (if not more)  Then folded it up perfectly and slipped it into a ziplock bag.  (off topic) Have you ever heard about how a really really old piece of paper or something will fall apart, almost discinigrate, when exposed to the air for too long??  (return to topic)  Well, I was almost afraid of something like that happening to my prized posession.  And there is no way I was going to let a crumb or single cat hair or molecule of dust even have a chance of settling on it!! 

(sorry for the very unromantic ending) As of yet I have not found a frame or box or case which I felt was worthy of containing my most valuable posession!!  (might have to lower my standards a wee bit if I'm going to find something to display it in this year!!)   
Everyday, and especially on the hard days, I still come home and stare at my most favorite, most beautiful, most prized and most valuable posession and I think, "man, how blessed am I just to be able to touch and gaze upon this gift everyday."  And I cant help welling up with tears, when I say a truly heart felt
"Thank you"  
...to Kelli and Rich for all your hard work and sacrafice which we may never truly know or appreciate
...to Rachel for your dedication behind the scenes to CW and to all of us, their adoring fans
...to Chloe, Lisa, Alex, Lynn, Mairead, Ray, Una, Eoghan, Brian, Helen, Catherine, Dermot, Niall, Des, and Andrew  for touching our hearts with your gifts and talents
...to Sara and Joanne  for coodinating it and anyone else  who shared any part in the process of making this happen
and last but certainly not least
...to a humble and gracious gentleman for making my dreams come true!!

I am truly honored and proud to call y'all "my friends"!!

With Love,
Melissa

P.S.   Could somebody please pass the kleenex??
 


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on June 23, 2009, 06:25AM
Awww, that was a downright beautiful (and I believe maybe the first ever...) t-shirt review!  He he, be sure to share pictures when you find the perfect frame.  And thank YOU for helping out our friend Rich through his auctions... :-*


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on June 23, 2009, 08:49AM
LoL-- sounds like you sort of like the shirt!!   ::)   I won one at "Rich Fest" and Kathleen sent me one that she got from a contest!! ( Thank You again Kathleen!!)   They are both still in the plastic wrappers and I will keep them there!!  So I know what you mean about the special care you are giving.   I know one thing-- I sure would like to be at your first M&G !   :D :D  I don't think you have had one yet, Right?   And I can't wait to attend a concert with You and Emily-- should be one exciting evening!!  Congrats on the Shirt.
      How they continue to come up with great things to auction I'll never know!!  Thank you Rich and Kelli-- and to all of you that can find a way to help them I give my thanks Also!!!  Way to go bidders!!

Gary


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: mkjlovescw on June 23, 2009, 06:34PM
Hehehe!!  ;D
Kelli, I've had a couple requests for pics of it.  Is it okay for me to copy/paste the one you posted on Rich's forum??

Gary,  Yes, you're right, I've never had the unbelievable experience of attending a M&G!! And whether ur at my first one or not I'm sure that if ur anywhere in the US, you'll hear me screaming!!  LOL 
**mental note: remember to bring enough earplugs for all the unfortunate people who will also be at the M&G.**

"Did it fit??? LOL"   
Oh my gosh, I cant believe I left that out!!  Yes, I tried it on (after taking a shower for fear it might get a bead of sweat on it) and yes, it fit.  And I stared at myself in the mirror (with the shirt on backwards of course so I could see the names) and just giggled for 5 or 10 minutes........... then all of a sudden realized "What the $#%@&! am I doing?  I'm getting it dirty!!!!!!!"  And I ripped that thing off (VERY CAREFULLY, of course) like it was on fire!!                         (now resume the story with "Then folded it up perfectly...")
 :D ;D :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on June 23, 2009, 07:53PM
Hehehe!!  ;D
Kelli, I've had a couple requests for pics of it.  Is it okay for me to copy/paste the one you posted on Rich's forum??
Ha ha, yep feel free to copy/paste from Rich's forum.  You know, it never occurred to me that anyone would wear that shirt LOL


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on June 23, 2009, 08:20PM
So, Melissa, did you like the shirt?? LOL

Enjoy it in good health and thanks for participating in Rich's auction!!


Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: mkjlovescw on June 24, 2009, 12:15AM
Hhhmmmmm!!     People keep asking me if I liked the shirt??!!    Maybe I restrained myself a little too much???!!!
Hehehe!!

Kelli - Aaaahhh  HELP!!  I've been trying to do this for 45 minutes (post the picture) now and cant figure it out!!   (Perhaps another day when I'm not so tired that my eyes are crossing.)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on June 24, 2009, 05:30AM
Hhhmmmmm!!     People keep asking me if I liked the shirt??!!    Maybe I restrained myself a little too much???!!!
Hehehe!!

Kelli - Aaaahhh  HELP!!  I've been trying to do this for 45 minutes (post the picture) now and cant figure it out!!   (Perhaps another day when I'm not so tired that my eyes are crossing.)

Here they are... ;D

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z176/bmfrescue/RichAuctionStPatShirt.jpg)

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z176/bmfrescue/RichAuctionStPatShirtBack.jpg)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: mkjlovescw on June 25, 2009, 05:44PM
Thanks, Kelli


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on June 25, 2009, 05:49PM
Cool


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on July 14, 2009, 01:52PM
I would personally like to thank everyone who had a hand in supporting our friend Rich through this fundraiser.  To watch, and be a part of, this was a beautiful thing and really did my heart good.

Rich has, with great gratitude, asked me to have the June auctions be the last for his forum.  In respecting his wishes, I want to give all who donated, bid on, and otherwise helped the biggest group hug ever!!!!  Lots of love!  :-*

I love you, Rich.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kevin R.I. on July 14, 2009, 02:03PM
Melissa, you`re much too low key, you really need to show more enthusiasm.....where`s the three cartwheels and a flip? ha..ha... it`s great to see someone appreciate CW .Maybe someday you could get a signed Mairead photo? ....or not.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on July 14, 2009, 02:06PM
And thanks to YOU,Kelli ! I know firsthand how tirelessly you worked on that auction site over these many months. It was a success because of your efforts and the generosity of fellow forum members. And it all went to a very deserving individual - Rich, alias Old Fat Guy or Da Man!!



Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Rosie Allen on July 14, 2009, 03:01PM
The many threads in this Forum can be overwhelming and I can't get to all of them...and when I do, something
awesome has happened and I did not have a clue!  I know Rich isn't well and I have been praying for him...totally
spaced the auction...so sorry!  I am happy to send a heartfelt contribution to say, Kelli?  Will you see that it gets
to the proper place?  Let me know.  I apologize for this "11th hour" sentiment.  Hugs!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on July 14, 2009, 03:38PM
Rosie, I've sent you a PM  :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: mkjlovescw on July 14, 2009, 05:04PM
Melissa, you`re much too low key, you really need to show more enthusiasm.....where`s the three cartwheels and a flip? ha..ha... it`s great to see someone appreciate CW .Maybe someday you could get a signed Mairead photo? ....or not.

Haha!!  If I wasnt still healing from torn/strained ligaments (2) in my knee, I just might have done some cartwheels!!!!  Hehehe.

*sigh*  I've accepted the fact that the only way I'll get a Mairead photo is to meet her and ask her sign it myself............  hmmmm, but that might only be if I'm at a M&G that you not!!!!  LOL  Otherwise I'll have to guard it with my LIFE!!!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on July 14, 2009, 05:20PM
I've accepted the fact that the only way I'll get a Mairead photo is to meet her and ask her sign it myself............ 
Watch for the August auctions for Kelli.   ;)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: mkjlovescw on July 14, 2009, 05:25PM
SSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHH,  Rich!!
Dont let "you-know-who" find out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kevin R.I. on July 14, 2009, 06:36PM
I've accepted the fact that the only way I'll get a Mairead photo is to meet her and ask her sign it myself............ 
Watch for the August auctions for Kelli.   ;)
                MAIREAD!....MAIREAD!!!...MAIREAD!....MAIREAD!!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on July 14, 2009, 07:08PM
I've accepted the fact that the only way I'll get a Mairead photo is to meet her and ask her sign it myself............ 
Watch for the August auctions for Kelli.   ;)

WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT  :o


BTW, awesome shirt, Melissa!!! Wooooohoooo!!!  :o That's great! I have that shirt...but mine does not have the signatures hahahaha.  ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on July 14, 2009, 07:13PM
I have that shirt...but mine does not have the signatures hahahaha.  ;D
What the heck.  I'll sign it.   ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on July 14, 2009, 07:14PM
I have that shirt...but mine does not have the signatures hahahaha.  ;D
What the heck.  I'll sign it.   ;D

Sounds good! I'll pack it up and ship it off to Jax tomorrow.  :P


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: mkjlovescw on July 14, 2009, 09:11PM
I've accepted the fact that the only way I'll get a Mairead photo is to meet her and ask her sign it myself............
Watch for the August auctions for Kelli.   ;)
                MAIREAD!....MAIREAD!!!...MAIREAD!....MAIREAD!!!
UhOh.............Too Late!!!   ;)

I have that shirt...but mine does not have the signatures hahahaha.  ;D
What the heck.  I'll sign it.   ;D
Dab gummit.....I knew there was a signature I was missing!!!!!

Thanks, Em!!  I still cant believe it!!  I still get this goofy grin on my face  :D and cant help giggling when I glance at it (which is pretty often bc its hanging in the office/computer room)!!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kevin R.I. on July 15, 2009, 03:53AM
Well Melissa,there`s always the possibility that the next available photo of Mo Mear Mairead might be the one I have already.In that case, no problem.However, if it`s a different pose...well....MAIREAD!....MAIREAD!...MAIREAD!....MAIREAD!..MAIREAD!...MAIREAD!....MAIREAD!...MAIREAD!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on July 15, 2009, 01:57PM
Well Melissa,there`s always the possibility that the next available photo of Mo Mear Mairead might be the one I have already.In that case, no problem.However, if it`s a different pose...well....MAIREAD!....MAIREAD!...MAIREAD!....MAIREAD!..MAIREAD!...MAIREAD!....MAIREAD!...MAIREAD!

Am I smelling a bidding war in the offing??


Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Bluefire on July 15, 2009, 01:59PM
Am I smelling a bidding war in the offing??

There was doubt of this?  ;)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kevin R.I. on July 15, 2009, 02:58PM
.....more of a skirmish.A signed photo of Mairead that I don`t already have...he...he...he...(diabolical laughter)......MAIREAD...MAIREAD....MAIREAD...MAIREAD...MAIREAD...


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on August 07, 2009, 11:52AM
Okay, here’s the latest.  And this will probably be the last update before my clinical trial starts next month.

Myeloma is a very slow killer.  It’s not like being shot or electrocuted; it’s more like an accelerated aging process.  You feel like you’re getting older much faster than you should be.  I have good days and bad, but I don’t notice much difference comparing one day with the one before it.  I have to compare the way I feel today with the way I felt two months ago to see any change, and even then it’s minimal.  I can’t do the things I used to do – even a few months ago.  I’ve always been an avid reader, but now my vision is so blurred I have to have a powerful desk lamp aimed directly at the page to be able to make out the words.  I’ve always loved sketching and drawing, but my vision and unsteady hands don’t permit that any more.  I think the worst part is the physical weakness; my son now has to lift and carry anything heavy that needs to be moved.  That’s distressing, especially for someone who values his independence the way I do.

I have only one fear in life, and that’s the prospect of dying by inches.  I watched both my parents slip away slowly, and I dread putting my family and friends through that anguish.  My brother was the only member of my family who got it right; he died of a cerebral hemorrhage.  So I’m not thrilled at the prospect of dragging this out too long.  Chris has virtually put his life on hold so he can be here if and when I need him, and that hurts me deeply.  The combination of chemotherapy and the disease has left me with a greatly reduced immune system, so I live on amoxicillin and other antibiotics.  As I write this, I’m squirming in my seat from the discomfort of yet another kidney infection.  There are days when I wish a massive infection would set in and put a peaceful end to it all.  But I’m too stubborn, and too much of a fighter, to let that happen.

As I said, myeloma progresses very slowly.  I had a dose of chemo last week, and my blood work results were so good that I don’t need another until October.  The oncologist attributes this to a strong constitution and positive attitude.
On September 8, I will take part in a clinical study program at the Mayo Clinic here in Jacksonville.  The program is run by Dr. Carlo Croce, Department of Molecular Virology, Immunology, and Medical Genetics and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.  D. Croce believes he has identified the magical “silver bullet” responsible for most cancers and, indeed, many other diseases with roots in genetic dysfunction.  His research centers on “microRNA” (mirNA).  In technical terms:

“Cancer initiation and progression can involve microRNAs (miRNA), which are small noncoding RNAs that can regulate gene expression. Their expression profiles can be used for the classification, diagnosis, and prognosis of human malignancies. Loss or amplification of miRNA genes has been reported in a variety of cancers, and altered patterns of miRNA expression may affect cell cycle and survival programs. Germ-line and somatic mutations in miRNAs or polymorphisms in the mRNAs targeted by miRNAs may also contribute to cancer predisposition and progression. We propose that alterations in miRNA genes play a critical role in the pathophysiology of many, perhaps all, human cancers.”

The entire program will be completed in a single day, and involves a series of ten injections.  I’ll be given a shot, then rest and be very still for an hour, and then receive another shot, and so on, until all ten have been administered.  These injections are supposed to replace the defective miRNA that is causing my disease and, if all goes well, ultimately result in a complete cure.  It will be months before it’s known whether the trial was succeeded or not, so I’ll have to continue a normal treatment regimen while waiting.  Of course, it’s also a “double blind” test, so if I’m in the control group and receive only the placebo, all bets are off.  I won’t know until December which group I was in.

On the same day of the clinical test, they’re also going to draw a bone marrow sample.  I’ve had this done before, and it’s not pleasant.  They insert a long needle into the back of your hip bone and draw out the sample.  It’s impossible to anesthetize bone, so you feel everything they’re doing.  It feels like your hip is being pulled inside out.  It also leaves you extremely uncomfortable for days afterward.  The marrow they extract will be biopsied, to show the actual progress of the disease.  A sample will also be frozen and stored for later use.  In case the mirNA test doesn’t work, the disease will continue to progress, albeit slowly.  At some point, it will morph to Stage II and III.  When that happens, they will perform a procedure they call a stem cell transplant.  That’s really a misnomer, and it doesn’t actually describe what’s done.

When that time comes, they will place me in hospital and administer a massive dose of chemotherapy.  Under uncontrolled conditions, this would be a lethal dose, since it will completely destroy my immune system.  Using the bone marrow they harvested earlier, they will reintroduce my own stem cells back into my body.  These cells will then rebuild the immune system.  This will take some time, and I’ll be kept in a sterile environment until it’s safely completed.  But the result should be an immune system that’s at least 75% restored to normal function.  It’s not a cure – it’s a delaying action, and can only be done once.  But it should extend life expectancy somewhat.

Anyway – that’s where things stand right now.  Sorry if I’ve made your eyes glaze over.  But lots of folks have been asking how I’m doing, so I thought I’d summarize it all in one place.  Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for your prayers and continued support.


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Post by: Mel on August 07, 2009, 11:57AM
Thanks for the update Rich. We all love ya and are with you and Chris in spirit if not in body.

(((((((((((((((((((RICH)))))))))))))))))))))))


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Post by: Old Guy on August 07, 2009, 12:07PM
Rich, I'm new here and had not seen this thread. Thank you for the update that brought it to my attention.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Keep fighting. A positive attitude is an important part of the treatment. Please know that you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

Gary


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Post by: cool2it on August 07, 2009, 12:15PM
Well, we all have to hope and pray you're on the right team at the research trials!!   I feel the same about dragging it out. But they seem to be a lot closer to a cure or at least a huge slowing down of your problem which gives them more time to cure the blasted thing!!   You did fool me though-- I didn't think any self respecting germ would come close to you!!! LOL    Best of luck in all you have coming at ya-- Between you and Kelli these research places are our biggest hope!!  I'm thankful you both got accepted and now we just wait for you to kick these problems and get back to normal. Good luck!


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Post by: zankoku on August 07, 2009, 12:37PM
Thanks for the update Rich. You are in my prayers and Masses. While not having gone through this, I have an understanding as my brother is stage IV non-Hodgkinsons. I told him about you last year when he was here and what you had and he said, that is nasty stuff. Because of his situation, we were only able to get out for one lunch while he and my sister in law were here.
He has also been thru a trial but it didn’t work. He has been living with this for about 9 years and when he was diagnosed, they said Stage IV and 8-10 years survival. So far he seems to be doing ok, except for the chemo, being tired and losing his dinner to many times.
You hang in there, my friend. A positive attitude does definitely help. I know none of us is getting out of this world alive, but we can hang on as long the Father says so.
Jim


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Post by: SusanZ on August 07, 2009, 12:43PM
Rich, thanks for letting us know what is happening. I am praying and pulling for you as I am for Kelli. You are both very dear to me . Both of you are strong individuals who don't give up - and I won't give up supporting you on my end either and praying for you .


Love,
Zee


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Post by: cahham on August 07, 2009, 03:19PM
Yikes you and my dad seem to have a bit in common. Different cancer stuff but slow progression to bone marrow transplant, bone marrow aspirations, chemo stuff and the yucky tired days. I hope in the days to come you find comfort and rest in order to prepare for your trial. I will as often as I pray for Dad remember to pray that you too will be well. You have done so much for so many, myself included, both you and Chris seem to be rather amazing people! I feel fortunate to have run across you both through this avenue. Thank you for all you do!

                                                                                    Lisa


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Post by: Chloefan93 on August 07, 2009, 03:33PM
Hope you get better soon Rich! My dad has renal failure too and I know that it takes a lot out of him. It's a very intense process.


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Post by: Rosie Allen on August 07, 2009, 03:41PM
Rich...you certainly have a long journey ahead of you!  I must say that your positive attitude will
be a big help to you along with the love and prayers of family and friends.  I am a Hospice Chaplain
and observe this kind of suffering on a daily basis...many give up way too soon and have little or no
support...you are blest with the love of all of us in the Forum and your son and family.  We will not
stop our prayers for you or Kelli and all the other's who are ill.  I will hold you in prayer that God's
healing touch work through the doctors and the procedure.  "Ask and you will receive..."  Blessings!


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Post by: CRRopes on August 07, 2009, 03:53PM
I'd just like to thank everyone for their support of my dad. It means the world to both of us to know we've got so many thoughts and prayers coming our way.

Chris


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Post by: Emily! on August 07, 2009, 04:03PM
Rich,

We love you and are praying for you always! The bone marrow stuff sounds really scary, but I'm a massive wimp who cries at everything anyway. I'm glad you're telling us of the date so I can say extra prayers for you on that day.

Rock on, dude, and keep up the positive attitude!!


Em



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Post by: zankoku on August 07, 2009, 04:12PM
Rich, fyi. I am registered on the Bone Marrow  donor list.


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Post by: lnw91 on August 07, 2009, 04:19PM
LUCKY!!!!!!!


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Post by: OldFatGuy on August 07, 2009, 04:20PM
Rich, fyi. I am registered on the Bone Marrow  donor list.
Thanks, Jim.  But bone marrow transplant isn't an option with MM.  Occasionally, they will do something called an allogeneic stem cell transplantation, in which the patient's brother, sister, or parent may be the donor. Or the stem cells may come from an unrelated donor. Doctors use blood tests to be sure the donor's cells match the patient's cells.


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Post by: OldFatGuy on August 07, 2009, 04:20PM
LUCKY!!!!!!!
Who's lucky?


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Post by: Zo on August 07, 2009, 06:52PM
Rich, we all are praying for you.  We love ya!  :)


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Post by: Bluefire on August 07, 2009, 06:56PM
Hang in there, Rich.  We're keeping you in our thoughts.


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Post by: howard on August 07, 2009, 07:03PM
My Thoughts and Prayers are always with You Rich...
And Chris be Strong...
Know that you both are not alone.

Best Wishes,
Howard


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Post by: Coleen on August 07, 2009, 07:23PM
Rich,

Thank you so much for the update.  You know I'll always be here for you and Chris.  God bless you both. 

Love ya,
Coleen


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Post by: btimerson on August 07, 2009, 07:44PM
Rich:
Thanks for the update.  You know that I have been praying for you and Chris through all of your trials.  I hope everything goes well with this new procedure and that you are part of the group receiving the medication that works.  You've got lots of folks praying for you on both sides of the "pond" - stay strong my friend.

Brad


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Post by: Antiup on August 08, 2009, 05:22AM
Rich,

Many happy thoughts and prayers to you and Chris. Keep up your positive attitude and the fight.

Thank you for the update as it might not be easy to write. You have tons of friends sending their love and support.

YOU ROCK MAN!!!

Kasey 


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Post by: bpea55 on August 08, 2009, 05:59AM
Rich, best wishes for the new treatment..you know my thoughts and prayers go out to you and Chris. Hang in there, bud!
Bruce


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Post by: rosie l on August 08, 2009, 06:11AM

Hi Rich,

I just came across your update.  I'm so sorry you and Chris are going through such a hard time.  I'll continue to pray that your treatments will lead to a complete cure. I'll also pray God gives you both a special blessing to help you cope with the situation.

Hugs,
Rosie


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Post by: Kelli on August 08, 2009, 07:24AM
Chris, you are a special guy, and I'm betting if given loads and loads of choices, you'd still be right there with your Dad...

Rich, we've talked a lot of this, and I really think we should do that trip we talked about next year...

Love you both!


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Post by: Cash on August 08, 2009, 08:26AM
Hang in there Rich. Good luck with the treatments.


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Post by: hesprit on August 08, 2009, 09:01PM
Rich,

Thanks for the update on what's going on.  When you were talking about not wanting to be a burden or put your family through long processes, it really hit home.  One thing that I haven't talked about much with the illness I had back in February was how close I apparently came to being a burden as well.  After my physical condition had stabilized and I was out of danger, there was still a problem with my cognitive functions.  Basically, I was extremely confused, had no capacity for memory, and as a result of the combination, I was having a hard time caring for myself.  To be honest, I'm not sure how things would have turned out if not for a rather special event that involved someone I care a great deal about ... I can literally say that the first thing I remember is the first contact I had from this person, and I credit her with my recovery.

Before that moment, though, the prognosis was looking like it would involve placement in a nursing home.  The hospital staff were leaning towards the thought I would not be able to recover and care for myself any more.  Like you, that's something I've always been afraid of, I'm an independant type, sometimes to a fault.  Even now, knowing that my daughter was having to go through the process of thinking about that possibility, and even beginning the steps to arrange for placement, really bothers me.

What I can take from it, though, is the knowledge that my daughter is stronger than I had given her credit for.  I've always been proud of her and what she has accomplished at a relatively young age, but I didn't realize she was able (not going to say ready, nobody ever is!) to deal with this kind of stress.  She did good, and it makes me feel good to know that she's able to handle even really tough situations.  I would say that's very similar to Chris ... neither of you would have wanted him to be helping you the way he does, but the fact he can, and is, just shows how good and strong of a man he is, and some of the credit for that comes from you as well.  I'd say don't feel bad or guilty about it, feel proud of who your son is, and allow both of you to take the good from a tough situation.

You both deserve it.

Peter


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Post by: CRRopes on August 08, 2009, 09:16PM
Peter.... thank you for the kindness and sincerity and warmth in your post. And thank you for trying to talk some sense into my dad! It's not a burden to me and I'm glad you could put it into those words and maybe now he'll see it. Thank you.

Chris


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Post by: Anderpaw on August 09, 2009, 11:37AM
Rich,                              I have been doing a little bit of research on myeloma, and I can't fathom what you are going through either physically or emotionally. I already respect you as a friend and as the administrator of this great forum. Now I can also say that I respect and admire you as a father as well. You have brought your sons up well, and Chris has exhibited that with his putting his life on hold and coming to your side. Unconditional love is an awesome thing, and when you see it in action, it brings a tear to my eye. I am praying for you, Chris and Eric. You are an inspiration to me, and I am grateful for you.                                                           Paul


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Post by: OldFatGuy on August 09, 2009, 01:04PM
Thank you Paul, and everyone.  I don't want to make a big deal of this.  Millions of people are far worse off than I am.

But if you've been looking into myeloma at all, here are a few technical details.  Mine is still at Stage I, with symptoms restricted to kidney infections, renal insufficiency, and blood hyperviscosity.  My Beta-2 microglobulin level has been hovering around 3.3 mg/L for months.  When that hits 3.5 or greater, or the albumin drops below 3.5g/dL, the disease is officially at Stage II.  So far, that hasn't happened.  When it does, that's when the real fun starts - with hypercalcemia, leading to bone lesions and compression fractures.


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Post by: Life is Great! on August 09, 2009, 05:35PM
Continued well wishes and prayers.


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Post by: zankoku on August 09, 2009, 07:00PM
Well rich, here is hoping that you don't get promoted to Sage 2.

Jim


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Post by: shankdee on August 11, 2009, 02:16AM
My realtor in Las Vegas, and it is a family team, Bud, Lyn and their daughters Kelli and Shelli, well, LYN the mom
has just been diagnosed with Myeloma....they thought at first it was Rhumatoid arthritis, but they said NO...Myeloma..

Thank you for posting about this condition, and i hope you don't mind if I share this information about the stages with
esp Kelli..) not our forum Kelli, but the one in LAS VEGAS>>>>.I know you don't even like to talk about it, or have us focus on your illnesses, so I really appreciate your candorin telling us more about your condition..Rich, the whole forum is concerned when any one of us is ill and there are
various illnesses scattered throughout the forum...some more serious than others, but still illnesses which keep us down
and not at our best. I am hoping now that the wonderful advances in oncology will embrace this condition and bring it to an end for you as well as Lyn, my realtor in Las Vegas. My brother-in-law has been pronounced cancer free after 3 yrs
of vigourous onslaught of chemo and radiation...his started with a skin cancer on the face...after several operations
it went into his ear canal, and they injured his facial nerves trying  to surgically remove the cancer....but now..he is bowling and doing household projects...so I am hoping and praying for the same cancer free results from you!!.so
fight, fight, fight as I know you are willing and able to do...I keep praying for beneficial results from all your treatments.
Thanks again for letting us know, because up til now...I didn't even know what kind of cancer you had or why you were taking chemo. May the Force( Forum)  be with you. ! ! !

shankdee  ( c a r l a)


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Post by: greenfire6 on August 11, 2009, 12:18PM
Thanks for the update Rich. I for one appreciate the detail and think that Dr. Carlo Croce may be on to something. It's good for all of us to be able to pray a bit more specifically for you, your family and your medical team.

Hold your head high and keep up the positive attitude.


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Post by: Maggie on August 13, 2009, 03:08AM
Rich, I can only imagine how much courage it took to write that update.
But then, you and courage are not exactly strangers!
I know getting and living with a diagnosis such as yours is a very lonely feeling, and none of us can possibly imagine how you feel.
All we can do is surround you with love, warmth, friendship and prayer.
You are in my daily prayers right there with my family.
I pray also that great dedicated Doctors like Carlo Croce may make more breakthough discoveries to help you and others.
I looked him up online.....impressive resumé:
http://www.cancergenetics.med.ohio-state.edu/4617.cfm

Lots of love and BIG Hugs(http://www.clipartof.com/images/thumbnail/2419.gif)

In Orlando before the CW concert:

(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x177/MaireadRua/CW/RichMagsEmily-1-2.jpg)

  


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Post by: Maloney on August 13, 2009, 09:51AM
Our thoughts and prayers continue for both you and your family.   Thank you for letting us know how you are doing. 


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Post by: Rosie Allen on August 19, 2009, 09:09PM
Haven't forgotten, Rich...healing prayers continue for you...great picture!  It is always
fun to put a face with a name...for me it helps when I can visualize the person.  Hugs,!  ;)


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Post by: shankdee on August 20, 2009, 01:56AM
My realtor in Las Vegas, and it is a family team, Bud, Lyn and their daughters Kelli and Shelli, well, LYN the mom
has just been diagnosed with Myeloma....they thought at first it was Rhumatoid arthritis, but they said NO...Myeloma..(carla)

Now, I heard from her and since the visit to the hemotologist...he has switched the diagnoses for Lyn back to
Rhumatoid arthritis...she says her whole body is racked with pain...they are giving her a series of shots...and maybe will start her on enberel...Rich thanks again for Posting what you did about Myeloma..it was very informative for everyone.
I hope you continue to respond to the treatment and FLUNK stage 2..for heaven's sake...hope the whole situation goes into remission for you..

shankdee


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Post by: OldFatGuy on September 03, 2009, 04:57PM
Well, tomorrow's my big day.  I was only going in for tests and pre-screening, but they moved up the actual clinical trial.  So, by this time tomorrow, I'll have had my bone marrow drawn and about a dozen injections in various parts of my body.  If you can keep your fingers crossed for me, I'd appreciate it.


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Post by: btimerson on September 03, 2009, 05:00PM
We're all over this one, Rich!!  Everyone will be thinking of you and praying for your mind to be at ease and for all the tests and procedures to go well. 

Brad T


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Post by: Anderpaw on September 03, 2009, 05:08PM
Rich, you already have my support and prayers. Best of luck tomorrow!


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Post by: Jack on September 03, 2009, 05:10PM
Prayers up Rich!!!  If they tell you you're going to "feel a little pressure" or "a little pinch", get your licks in early. :D  We're pulling for you and wish you the best. 

Jack


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Post by: zankoku on September 03, 2009, 05:28PM
Prayers in Rich. Good luck and remember to turn the other cheek when they poke you. ;D
Jim


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Post by: CRRopes on September 03, 2009, 05:53PM
Well, he already knows he has my support but thank you to everyone else for yours. This could be a life-changing event for us. As far as I'm aware, it's the brightest light of hope myeloma patients have ever been given. Whether it be through myself or my dad, you will all be kept informed.

Chris


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Post by: Ggunsailor on September 03, 2009, 06:08PM
You are in my thoughts and prayers, Rich.


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Post by: Coleen on September 03, 2009, 06:30PM
Will be thinking of you tomorrow, Rich.  Lots of prayers for you, too.   :)

xx
Coleen


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Post by: shankdee on September 03, 2009, 06:39PM
 ;) Rich, I am praying you will be a responder...and this will be the help you need. I know you have endured all this
    as only a strong man can, and your resolve and will will carry you into the trial with hope and all the blessings of
    C W FORUM are with you...Don't post if you don't feel like it...Get Better...

shankdee


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Post by: Rosie Allen on September 03, 2009, 08:17PM
Rich...it's all up to God now!  I pray the doctor's hands are gentle and guided.  May you
be calm and feel our collective presence with you in prayer and thought.  We love you!


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Post by: mkjlovescw on September 03, 2009, 08:45PM
Offering up prayers for Rich and Chris..................
Lord God pour out your blessings upon them both, grant them wisdom, strength, courage, comfort and above all peace.

Love you both!!


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Post by: Emily! on September 03, 2009, 09:02PM
Good luck, Rich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sending some positive vibes your way. ;D


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Post by: Maggie on September 03, 2009, 09:30PM
Rich, this lucky little guy will keep you company.....

(http://www.traditionalirishgifts.com/images/TeddyGoodLuck.jpg)

I lit a candle of hope for you in the Shrine today......you are in my prayers now and every day.

Mother's Day at the Shrine, Orlando FL....Roses of every colour
(http://maryqueenoftheuniverse.org/images/index/roses.jpg)


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Post by: Emily! on September 03, 2009, 09:36PM
Oohhh that's so beautiful, Maggie.

And that bear is adorable. ;D

You are in good hands, Rich!


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Post by: Antiup on September 03, 2009, 09:43PM
Hoping for the best and I have my fingers crossed.  ;D

Hang in there. All the best man


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Post by: Maloney on September 04, 2009, 12:44AM
Our thoughts and prayers  are with you.


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Post by: shankdee on September 04, 2009, 12:51AM
 ;)  I am playing "Panis Angelicus" right now...it is dedicated to you, Rich. It is lovely as sung by a teen-age Chloe Agnew
     and the notes are filling the air here in this empty library....sending hope your way.
     Maggie, what a beautiful picture of the Shrine in FLA...


shankdee


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Post by: Cash on September 04, 2009, 08:31AM
Good luck with the treatments.


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Post by: Enchanted on September 04, 2009, 10:48AM
Today is the big day!  I am really happy that you get to participate in this program.  I got all choked up and excited for you when I read your post about today.  I feel that good things are coming for you.  I will definitely send positive healing energy your way! :)


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Post by: OldFatGuy on September 04, 2009, 03:56PM
Thanks for the prayers and good wishes, everyone.  I'm home, safe and sound.  Not a bad day, all things considered.  I'll post more later, when I'm more awake and less uncomfortable.  But here's a tip: if you can avoid it, don't ever have a bone marrow aspiration or biopsy.   :-\


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Post by: zankoku on September 04, 2009, 04:11PM
I hear they are a pain the whazoo


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Post by: Rosie Allen on September 04, 2009, 04:11PM
GLAD YOU'RE HOME, RICH...GET SOME REST.  WE LOVE YOU!   ;)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Guardian of the Rose on September 04, 2009, 04:19PM
WELCOME HOME!

BLESSINGS!!!!!!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Starman on September 04, 2009, 04:29PM
   Now our prayers continue for a report of favorable results.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Antiup on September 04, 2009, 09:19PM
Welcome home Rich

Hope things were not all that bad.  ;D



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: greenfire6 on September 04, 2009, 09:35PM
I still detect that sense of humor!  :D

Good to know your home Rich. Take it easy for a few days.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: hesprit on September 04, 2009, 09:40PM
Rich, I didn't make it onto the forum yesterday, but I did think about you today as I remembered what you had said about missing Rosie's mass ... I'm glad to hear things went as well as possible, and am hoping against hope for a positive response from the clinical team.  Hang in there!

Same goes to you, Chris, while you have the responsibility of keeping your dad positive during the wait!

Peter


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on September 05, 2009, 07:12AM
Everything you never wanted to know about the clinical trial can be found at http://lisakellyfan.com/wordpress/ (http://lisakellyfan.com/wordpress/).


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Rosie Allen on September 05, 2009, 09:46AM
Read you blog, Rich...owie!!!  What an ordeal.  There's much for you to do yet...we won't
let go of you...so, expect good results!  Have a good relaxing day...prayers for all of the other
intentions mentioned, too!!   ;)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on September 05, 2009, 09:48AM
Thanks for the update Rich. Sounds liek you had a great time.  ;D You didn't leave any CW CDs in exchange for the games did you?

Quote
They fed me some pancakes that tasted like cardboard with butter and syrup.

They could have fed you C Rats (like the the pound cake or Eggs, scrambled with ham, chopped. Now that would have been a lot worse.



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Zo on September 05, 2009, 12:31PM
Hi Rich,

Read your blog and it sounds like you had a fun time  ;)

Seriously, I know you've been through alot and you know we are all pulling for you.

Wish I could give you a great big hug!   ;D


Zo


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: L.A. Girl on September 05, 2009, 05:21PM
Hi Rich,

I'm glad that you participated in the clinical trial yesterday, and hopefully your job will open up soon. You are definitely a fighter, and remember that " God helps he who helps himself."

Best Wishes,

Dianne


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: bpea55 on September 05, 2009, 05:39PM
Rich!!!!!!!!
Glad you are home and OK...somehow I thought it was on Tuesday.
The bone marrow thing sounds bad and the food sounds worse! :o
Give Chris a big hug when you're up to it..and Thanks Chris for being there for OFG.
best wishes to you both.
Bruce


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Coleen on September 05, 2009, 07:04PM
Thank you for the update, Rich. 

The bone marrow aspiration sounds awful.  So sorry you had to go through that.  Sending big hugs your way.

xx
Coleen


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kevin R.I. on September 05, 2009, 07:55PM
Hey Rich, I`ve just recently returned from almost never being on the CW site again,so I can REALLY understand what you`re going thrugh. Believe me buddy, I know all about the bone marrow test.....my God, it`s so incredibaly painfull. I spent time in intensive care with a mouth full of tubes. Rich, there`s no way to suger coat things, it was pure heck. But hang in there ,I came through and the support of the great people here really mean`t a lot. You`re one of the alll time great people and we`re all pullling for you, none more than me. I understand what`s happening maybe more than anyone on the site . It`s tough but I did it and now I feel much better though stilll have much weakness to overcome. Hang in there budddy, DON`T ever think of not making it.I did and you will too.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: shankdee on September 06, 2009, 10:38AM
 ;)  Rich, I read your blog...I know about that test, my friend had it here and they let a student dr. do it ! he about
     did her in...extremely painful for her....as she was nearing the end of her chemo...they wanted to do it again to
     make sure the bad cells had been eradicated, so this time she insisted the regular oncologist do it, and so it was
     better, still hurt tho'....I will share your information with Lyn, my friend in Las Vegas who was thought recently to have
     myeloma///You do explain all of these things so well, so we can understand it. Glad you made it through the day
     I hope you were in the meds  group, but if not, as soon as the study is over, they PUT you on it...if it , indeed, proves
     to be a help to get rid of the bad cells, etc. Meanwhile, eat well, I hope you have a good appetite....
     Cheers...

shankdee
( carla)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: howard on September 06, 2009, 05:02PM
Hi Rich,

I read your blog....
I tell you one has to do what one has to do but to be able to bear it all...
I even hate getting the flu shot if it weren't for the lollipop that the Doc offers me.  ::)
But all kidding aside....
You have my prayers and thoughts....God Bless You!
Howard


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on September 06, 2009, 10:25PM
Love ya, Rich  :-*


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on September 08, 2009, 02:11PM
Rich, I read the blog and like Bruce, thought it was scheduled for today. I am sorry that you had to go through all that but if it helps in the end, it will all be worth it. Of course, that's easy for me to say - they weren't poking me! Just know that you are loved by me and by so many on this forum.




Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: lnw91 on November 28, 2009, 10:38AM

i don't know- i don't remember every posting this? sorry :(

good luck :-*


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on December 09, 2009, 02:51PM
There are some indisputable facts in this world:

*Órla Fallon is extremely fond of Rich Ropes

*Rich has been dealt a rough hand in recent times

*Órla has noticed that her fans want the lyrics to her CD, Distant Shore

*Órla is very receptive to fans’ wishes

*Órla is one of the sweetest, most generous women alive

*Órla contacted Kelli with an idea to help Rich

*At one time Rich said he didn’t want any more auctions and Kelli agreed  ;)

*Kelli lied about that  :o ;D

*Kelli will ALWAYS do what Órla wants her to do  ;)

So, I now announce that our dear, beloved Órla loves Rich soooo much that she sat in her home in Ireland and HAND WROTE the lyrics to eleven songs out on beautiful paper just before her tour began.  These lyrics will be auctioned individually, a few songs at a time, with 100% of the proceeds to go to the dear man who has done so much for the Celtic Woman community.

Please visit Rich’s forum at http://richropes.freeforums.org/  (http://richropes.freeforums.org/)  to view the auction ring. 

If you are an Órla fan, it simply doesn’t get better than this.  Órla put an amazing amount of time and love into each of these pages, and indeed into each of these songs.  If you want a one-of-a-kind Órla collectible, this is most definitely it!  The photos do not do these items justice!

Please help Órla and I help a friend, and visit Rich’s forum and submit a bid.  If you don’t know how bidding works please send me an email or a personal message.  I will also accept bids by proxy, as I will be opening this auction up to members of the Órla’s Garden fansite mailing list.

Thank you and happy bidding!  We love you, Rich!

Most of all, THANK YOU, ÓRLA!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on December 09, 2009, 03:07PM
Whoooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa that is seriously incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :o :o :o :o

Orlagh sure does love Rich!!!  ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Guardian of the Rose on December 09, 2009, 03:08PM
Wow!!! :o Órla is soooooo amazing! & so is Mr. Ropes!



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on December 09, 2009, 03:12PM
ORLAGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RICH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAND WRITTEN LYRICS UP FOR AUCTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: lifeismusic2009 on December 09, 2009, 03:27PM
That is so wonderful!!!! Orlagh and Rich are both such fantastic people!!!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on December 09, 2009, 03:31PM
What a wonderful lady and a wonderful item to be sold!!  Thank you Orlagh!!   Can Rich bid on this??? LOL 


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on December 09, 2009, 03:45PM
I am speechless.  Thank you Órlagh, Kelli, and anyone else who had anything to do with this.  It's a far greater honor than I deserve.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Texas Celtic Girl on December 09, 2009, 03:52PM
That is so wonderful!!!! Orlagh and Rich are both such fantastic people!!!!
Hear hear!! So awesome!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Antiup on December 09, 2009, 03:55PM
WOWSER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that rocks.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: greenfire6 on December 09, 2009, 04:07PM
This is overwhelming me. Not only a powerful gift to Rich but also a gift that will likely be spread out to a number of people who are blessed enough to bid.

Órla is always doing just like she sings:

...Always giving, never asking back...

Thank you Órla and Kelli! You two are the best!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: bpea55 on December 09, 2009, 05:38PM
Thanks to Orlagh and to Kelli you are BOTH AWESOME!!!!!!!!..seems like you are always up to something!
And this is least you deserve OFG!!!!!!!!
Bet you can't guess which one I bid on!..LOL
Bruce


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on December 09, 2009, 05:52PM
And we have our first bidding war!  :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Sorgi on December 09, 2009, 06:10PM
And we have our first bidding war!  :D

ohh ohhh popcorn....someone get me a bag quick


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Cash on December 09, 2009, 06:15PM
And we have our first bidding war!  :D
ohh ohhh popcorn....someone get me a bag quick
Yes this could get good....Gary hasnt even started bidding yet!  :o


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on December 09, 2009, 06:23PM
And we have our first bidding war!  :D

ohh ohhh popcorn....someone get me a bag quick


LOL, maybe Kasey has some extra!  :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on December 09, 2009, 06:26PM
For all you do Rich, You deserve this.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Sarah on December 09, 2009, 06:35PM
We all love you Rich, you really do deserve this (and much more)! *hugs* 


Thanks to Órlagh, Kelli, fellow forum friends who are sharing their love, and all who is bidding on these fabulous things to help such a wonderful guy!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Antiup on December 09, 2009, 09:37PM
I may still have some popcorn left from the thousand that were sent over.lol
the bidding war is on. time for those tights  gary and iam jumping back on the crazy camel.
let the games begin. 


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on December 09, 2009, 09:52PM
You guys better stand back.....I might be small but I'm mighty!! LOL Especially when it comes to getting something I want!!




Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on December 09, 2009, 10:22PM
You guys better stand back.....I might be small but I'm mighty!! LOL Especially when it comes to getting something I want!!




Zee

o/t  And when she gets mad she's really funny intimidating!

Back on topic...check out these auctions...Wow are they off to a great start!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: bpea55 on December 10, 2009, 09:03AM
Quote from Kelli:
"*At one time Rich said he didn’t want any more auctions and Kelli agreed 

*Kelli lied about that "


Kells, that's known as a change of heart dear... ;)
This is a good thing you and Orlagh have done, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

Bruce 
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on December 10, 2009, 02:37PM
Quote from Kelli:
"*At one time Rich said he didn’t want any more auctions and Kelli agreed 

*Kelli lied about that "


Kells, that's known as a change of heart dear... ;)
This is a good thing you and Orlagh have done, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

Bruce 
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Bruce, I think Kelli crosses her fingers behind her back when she makes promises like that to Rich!! LOL


Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: bpea55 on December 10, 2009, 02:52PM
Quote from Kelli:
"*At one time Rich said he didn’t want any more auctions and Kelli agreed 

*Kelli lied about that "


Kells, that's known as a change of heart dear... ;)
This is a good thing you and Orlagh have done, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

Bruce 
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Bruce, I think Kelli crosses her fingers behind her back when she makes promises like that to Rich!! LOL


Zee
I promise not to tell... ;) ;)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: CRRopes on December 12, 2009, 06:12PM
Thank you so very much, Órlagh and Kelli. You two are the best. My dad couldn't ask for better friends, I think. I tried thanking Órlagh when I saw her yesterday and she didn't want any part of it, like she hadn't done anything. And she vaguely apologized for her handwriting! But, you two are simply incredible. I'm so glad my dad knows you both and that I get to as well. This is really, to use a favorite word of Órlagh's, lovely. :)

Chris


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on December 12, 2009, 06:21PM
This would not have happened without Orlagh...she deserves so much credit!  Orlagh and I adore you, Chris, and your Dad...it's a win-win!  ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: btimerson on December 12, 2009, 07:06PM
Thank you so very much, Órlagh and Kelli. You two are the best. My dad couldn't ask for better friends, I think. I tried thanking Órlagh when I saw her yesterday and she didn't want any part of it, like she hadn't done anything. And she vaguely apologized for her handwriting! But, you two are simply incredible. I'm so glad my dad knows you both and that I get to as well. This is really, to use a favorite word of Órlagh's, lovely. :)
Chris
It's this kind of heartfelt feelings that Órlagh has (as well as all the ladies of CW) and this Forum have for one another that separates this group from all the others!  I am so proud to be a part of this family of performers and their fans.

Brad T 


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Frozen_Rose_of_the_Sea on December 20, 2009, 06:28PM
That's so awesome that Orla became a part of this!

God bless. :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on December 23, 2009, 10:59PM
There are 8 days left to bid on one of these 4 songs!  If you end up with some Christmas money burning a hole in your pocket, here's an option to ease out of that situation  :D

http://richropes.freeforums.org/ (http://richropes.freeforums.org/)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on December 28, 2009, 07:17PM
Three days left to bid on this set of songs!  :o


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on January 04, 2010, 03:25PM
Whew!  The last few hours of the December auctions had their share of "edge of your seat" moments!  A HUGE thank you to all who bid!  Órla was "beyond thrilled" with response, and so was I!

The next set of auctions are up now...a few really great songs!!  Happy bidding!!

http://richropes.freeforums.org/index.php (http://richropes.freeforums.org/index.php)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on January 08, 2010, 01:39PM
WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

I just received Orlagh's handwritten scroll of "A Simple Love" that I won in the auction. It's beautiful and BIG!! I know Kelli posted the dimensions in the description but I obviously glanced right over that! All I saw was " handwritten by Orlagh" !! That was enough for me. ;D ;D

Orlagh went to a lot of trouble to pick just the right paper and handwrite all the lyrics. That lady is just THE BEST! Plus, the money is helping someone that I care a lot about. It's definitely a win-win!!

Kelli's posted 4 new songs for auction - if you get the chance, you owe it to yourself to check it out.

Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: shankdee on January 09, 2010, 12:06PM
 ;D Congratulations On winning the auction  !! I know you will treasure it.. C S


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Sorgi on January 09, 2010, 03:02PM
ohhh I wish my W-2 wold get here....Turbo Tax is all ready to go....I want that return ASAP


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: MikeyK on January 12, 2010, 09:28AM
WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

I just received Orlagh's handwritten scroll of "A Simple Love" that I won in the auction. It's beautiful and BIG!! I know Kelli posted the dimensions in the description but I obviously glanced right over that! All I saw was " handwritten by Orlagh" !! That was enough for me. ;D ;D

Orlagh went to a lot of trouble to pick just the right paper and handwrite all the lyrics. That lady is just THE BEST! Plus, the money is helping someone that I care a lot about. It's definitely a win-win!!

Kelli's posted 4 new songs for auction - if you get the chance, you owe it to yourself to check it out.

Zee
Congratulations on winning scroll! And don't worry, once I get paid this week I'll be ready and geared up for round 2! ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on January 14, 2010, 03:40PM
WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

I just received Orlagh's handwritten scroll of "A Simple Love" that I won in the auction. It's beautiful and BIG!! I know Kelli posted the dimensions in the description but I obviously glanced right over that! All I saw was " handwritten by Orlagh" !! That was enough for me. ;D ;D

Orlagh went to a lot of trouble to pick just the right paper and handwrite all the lyrics. That lady is just THE BEST! Plus, the money is helping someone that I care a lot about. It's definitely a win-win!!

Kelli's posted 4 new songs for auction - if you get the chance, you owe it to yourself to check it out.

Zee
Congratulations on winning scroll! And don't worry, once I get paid this week I'll be ready and geared up for round 2! ;D

The more the merrier! lol

Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: KelticKraze on January 15, 2010, 11:16PM
I know I am somewhat new here and don't know Rich, but Just the few months I have been observing/posting, I have notice how he responds to ppl. It is always calm and respectful. That is appreciated and when I see him put his two cents in about a topic it just seems special some how. Thanks Rich and blessings to you through this part of your journey.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: mkjlovescw on January 16, 2010, 12:43AM
Im still saving my monies and anxiously waiting for Kelli to put one of my favorite Orlagh songs' scroll lyrics up for auction.....
......

........

...........

................

......................

..........................."Eleanor Plunkett"


 ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on January 16, 2010, 01:48AM
Ha ha, you'll be waiting awhile for that (non-lyrical) piece!  :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: MikeyK on January 16, 2010, 09:36PM
Unless you put a blank scroll up for auction! (Now I'm imagining somebody framing a blank scroll :D)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: mkjlovescw on January 18, 2010, 09:18PM
Ha ha, you'll be waiting awhile for that (non-lyrical) piece!  :D

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D   ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Jeannie on January 26, 2010, 08:09AM
Dear Jenni and Chris
Thank you for letting us know of Rich's condition and just how bad it is. I know what he is going through as I watched my MOM and DAD go through it also. My thoughts and prayers are with Rich and his family and I think a fund raiser of any kind would be great maybe someone should mention it to Lisa and the ladies since Rich is the moderater of Lisa's forum and this one it would be nice if they donated their time to a fund raiser for Rich. I shall watch for updates from both of you on Rich's health. He deserves our love and support through his tough times he has mine and I am sure he has everyone else's too.

Good Luck and God Bless to you and to Rich
Jeannie


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on January 26, 2010, 08:56AM
Dear Jenni and Chris
Thank you for letting us know of Rich's condition and just how bad it is. I know what he is going through as I watched my MOM and DAD go through it also. My thoughts and prayers are with Rich and his family and I think a fund raiser of any kind would be great maybe someone should mention it to Lisa and the ladies since Rich is the moderater of Lisa's forum and this one it would be nice if they donated their time to a fund raiser for Rich. I shall watch for updates from both of you on Rich's health. He deserves our love and support through his tough times he has mine and I am sure he has everyone else's too.

Good Luck and God Bless to you and to Rich
Jeannie
Thank you for your kind words and your prayers, Jeannie.  The last couple of years have been challenging but, hey, you gotta play the hand you're dealt, right?  Millions of people need help and prayers more than I do.  Just look at the people of Haiti.

I've been amazed and almost overwhelmed by the kindness and support I've received.  I can't tell everyone how grateful I am.  I need to single out three people for their efforts and their kindness.  Chris, for putting his own life on hold indefinitely, to make sure his stubborn old man has someone nearby to help if it's needed.  Kelli - in spite of her own huge challenges - has kept that auction site running and constantly come up with new ways to inject life and fun into it.  And dear Órlagh, for her incredible kindness and generosity.  She's been there for me every step of the journey, with encouragement, wit and wisdom.  And those hand written scrolls she labored over and donated for the auctions are absolutely amazing.  This entire community has my everlasting love and gratitude.

On a side note - I have a chemo appointment in about an hour, so I'll be even worse than usual about replying to emails and PMs for a couple of days.  Please bear with me.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on January 26, 2010, 08:59AM
Take care Rich. I know from my brother just how much fun they are. If you get depressed, just remember you are not alone.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on January 26, 2010, 01:41PM
You are in my thoughts, Rich. Hang tough - like you always do.



Love ya,
Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on January 26, 2010, 01:48PM
maybe someone should mention it to Lisa

You can bet if I had a way to get ahold of Lisa, I'd have asked her!  I asked Rich for her email, but he wouldn't give it to me LOL  ;D :D ;D :D

Lisa, if you ever read this, send me an email, OK? (ha, ha, unlikely, I know! :D)



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: CRRopes on January 26, 2010, 03:14PM
Chris, for putting his own life on hold indefinitely, to make sure his stubborn old man has someone nearby to help if it's needed.

Since you're a huge part of my life and half the reason for my life even existing, I wouldn't call it putting my life on hold. This is my life and it's what I want it to be. It's nothing more than having my priorities straight. :)

Chris


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on January 26, 2010, 03:17PM
This is my life and it's what I want it to be.
Stubbornness runs in the family.   ;)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: KerriC on January 26, 2010, 03:35PM
Hi Rich, I know how tough chemo can be as I watched my mom go through it. She died 20 years ago of lung cancer, I was 21 years old at the time. The doctors had only given her 6 months to a year but with the chemo and lots of support she had 2 good years and thankfully only a short period of suffering. I don't know your whole story but I know that whatever kind of cancer you have you CAN fight it and beat it if your will is strong enough. I truly believe that my mom would have lived even longer but a close friend of hers who had lung cancer at the same time she did and had a much better prognosis because they were able to remove the diseased lung lost his battle and when that happened I believe she gave up any hope of her beating it and she gave up the fight and surrendered to the exhaustion of that fight. So above all you MUST keep a positive attitude, trust in God's love and never give up hope. I'll keep you in my prayers.
 


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Post by: L.A. Girl on January 26, 2010, 05:21PM
Good luck, Rich! When you come home, maybe your CD and DVD will be waiting for you. The ethereal sound of the girls will make you heal faster.

Take care,

Dianne


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on January 26, 2010, 05:41PM
Good luck, Rich! When you come home, maybe your CD and DVD will be waiting for you. The ethereal sound of the girls will make you heal faster.

Take care,

Dianne
Thanks, Dianne.  I'll let you in on a secret.  I've had the CD and DVD for weeks.  Ssssshhhhhhhhh..........   :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Jeanine on January 26, 2010, 07:30PM
Rich, thinking of and praying for you as always.  Take care and hang in there as you have been. *hug*


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Post by: shankdee on January 26, 2010, 08:29PM
 :D I am glad we humans are better than that cat you have pictured because we are not indifferent to
     your suffering or anyone else's the stangers in Haiti..etc..
     Who is that poor woman in the picture anyway??  I think it is called a hangover...

shankdee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on January 26, 2010, 09:29PM
Five days left for bidding this month!  We've been having a ball over there, check it out!

http://richropes.freeforums.org/ (http://richropes.freeforums.org/)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: hesprit on January 26, 2010, 11:13PM
This is my life and it's what I want it to be.
Stubbornness runs in the family.   ;)

And in some cases, Rich, that is a good thing.  I'd say that Chris is simply following the example he has been given.

Hang in there, accept his help and support in the same spirit it's given, and know that we are all here if and when you need us.

Be well and back soon, my friend.

Peter


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Post by: Kelli on January 28, 2010, 11:47PM
THREE days left on this month's auctions... :D ;D :D ;D


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Post by: Rosie Allen on January 29, 2010, 07:23PM
Rich...you know you have my prayers and my Women's Group (a very powerful intercessory
prayer group that I have facilitated for the past 17 years) are praying for you as well.  You
are tremendously loved!  Prayers for Chris, too!   :-*


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Post by: OldFatGuy on January 29, 2010, 07:56PM
Thank you, Rosie...  And everyone else.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on January 30, 2010, 09:07PM
Just under 26 hours left; I've stocked up on popcorn...this has potential to be QUITE entertaining!! :o


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Post by: Sorgi on January 30, 2010, 09:28PM
I gotta remember to do my taxes after work tomorrow....and see what I've got to use


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Post by: Kelli on January 31, 2010, 12:59AM
The final day!  If you plan on making a last-minute bid, please read the important notice posted on Rich's forum before you bid!


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Post by: Kelli on January 31, 2010, 11:45PM
Wow, you guys are amazing!  The auctions have now ended for January.  I'll have February's auctions up in a day or so!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on February 01, 2010, 11:43PM
Fresh from the high of last month's auctions, this month's auctions are now up!  February only has 28 days so there are fewer days to bid...remember that while plotting against each other  :D ;D

Let the games begin!  http://richropes.freeforums.org/index.php (http://richropes.freeforums.org/index.php)


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Post by: Antiup on February 02, 2010, 06:24PM
Oh its on now. I can so not get one of these scrolls.  I got my serious face on. lol.  :P  :P ;D

Look forward to the fun again.


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Post by: SusanZ on February 03, 2010, 12:49PM
Oh its on now. I can so not get one of these scrolls.  I got my serious face on. lol.  :P  :P ;D



This is your month, Kasey!


Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on February 21, 2010, 12:55PM
Just a week left for this month's auctions!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kingcobradude (Clay S.) on February 21, 2010, 05:06PM
Kelli, depending on how time works out, I may be donating an item for next month's auction, if it is completed in time, and i can get it shipped to you, if that is ok with you


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on February 21, 2010, 07:21PM
That's cool Clay, just send me a PM!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on February 27, 2010, 11:02AM
Down to the wire, here, last minute bidders!

Also note, there is one more VERY COOL item coming from Orlagh...but she has to concentrate on the Ireland CD release for now.  As soon as I have it, watch this spot for the new auction.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on February 28, 2010, 11:40AM
A little over 12 hrs left!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: historylover on March 02, 2010, 01:34PM
I'm just a newbie, and don't really know rich except for reading about him.  Just from what I read, he sounds like an amazing person and I will definitely be praying for him!  My aunt had a different type of cancer (she is in remission now), so I know how hard it can be for everyone!  But just know that I'll be praying for him!


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Post by: OldFatGuy on March 02, 2010, 02:46PM
I'm just a newbie, and don't really know rich except for reading about him.  Just from what I read, he sounds like an amazing person and I will definitely be praying for him!  My aunt had a different type of cancer (she is in remission now), so I know how hard it can be for everyone!  But just know that I'll be praying for him!
Thank you!  I'm overrated, believe me, but I'll take all the prayers and good wishes I can get.  And you are not "just a newbie" - you are a member of the kindest, most caring community I've ever experienced.  We're all family here.  So pull up a comfortable chair, put your feet up on the coffee table, and enjoy yourself.


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Post by: lovelycherylwinner on March 03, 2010, 01:29AM
Hi Rich how are you doing. Understand a little more now about what you are going thru. A coworker of mine has bone cancer and going thru Chemo. Just heard he is home now but cant see anyone because his immue system is not right.  Hope both you and he are doing better. Take care. Steven M.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on March 03, 2010, 06:18AM
Hi Rich how are you doing. Understand a little more now about what you are going thru. A coworker of mine has bone cancer and going thru Chemo. Just heard he is home now but cant see anyone because his immue system is not right.  Hope both you and he are doing better. Take care. Steven M.
I'm doing okay, thank you. And I know what your friend is going through with the suppressed immune system.

Infections sometimes occur during and after chemotherapy treatment because the same medications that kill cancer cells also affect healthy cells. Infection-fighting white blood cells are depleted by chemotherapy, especially white blood cells called neutrophils.  When chemotherapy reduces the numbers of neutrophils significantly, a condition called neutropenia develops. Patients with neutropenia are at increased risk of infection. To combat this condition, I get regular treatment with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), a therapy that helps stimulate the growth of white blood cells. I also take a daily dose (500 milligrams) of Levaquin (Levofloxacin), a synthetic chemotherapeutic antibiotic. Unfortunately, the side effects of Levaquin include vision loss.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: lovelycherylwinner on March 03, 2010, 02:44PM
That si the reason he can not have visitors. Will keep asking for updates at work about him now. Want to know how he and you are doing. Take care.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on March 04, 2010, 12:36PM
I'm just a newbie, and don't really know rich except for reading about him.  Just from what I read, he sounds like an amazing person and I will definitely be praying for him!  My aunt had a different type of cancer (she is in remission now), so I know how hard it can be for everyone!  But just know that I'll be praying for him!

Welcome to the forum, historylover!!


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Post by: Ggunsailor on March 05, 2010, 09:51AM
Hi, Rich. Hope everything's doing okay  ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: zankoku on March 15, 2010, 01:54PM
if you haven't had a chance, read rich's latest blog. Take care Rich, you are in my prayers.

Jim


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Post by: flags on March 15, 2010, 04:54PM
if you haven't had a chance, read rich's latest blog. Take care Rich, you are in my prayers.

Jim

How do you find Rich's blog?


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Sarah on March 15, 2010, 06:29PM
How do you find Rich's blog?
click here (http://rich-ropes.blogspot.com/)

^^ I hope you don't mind me sharing, Rich. I or you can delete it if you don't want it up.


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Post by: Iluvcelticwoman on March 15, 2010, 06:49PM
awww Rich hang in there!!!

I will be praying for you!!!!


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Post by: Kevin R.I. on March 15, 2010, 07:10PM
Sorry to hear about your difficulties as I sit here in the hospital awaiting another dose of chemo...but in my case, my oncologist said it should be the last consolidation theropy.I wish you all the best, you`ve made the forum a success and a most enjoyable place to be as well as being an all around good guy.


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Post by: MikeyK on March 15, 2010, 10:00PM
So sorry about the latest on your condition, Rich. Hopefully a healthy dose of Songs From the Heart in the next couple of months will help you feel better. I'll be praying for ya!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Anderpaw on March 16, 2010, 02:54AM
You are still in my thoughts and daily prayers, Rich. You have a mighty army backing you up!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on March 16, 2010, 08:30PM
Rich, you are in my prayers. At the risk of sounding like the captain of the cheerleading squad, hang tough. Sometimes, an answer or relief is just around the corner if you can hang in there. There are a lot of people on this forum who are pulling for you and praying. We love you to bits!



Zee


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Post by: jillebeans on March 16, 2010, 10:11PM
Oh Rich I am so sorry. (((big hugs))) I will be praying for you as well as so many who love you.

Jill xxx


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Post by: Enchanted on March 17, 2010, 04:30PM
Rich,
I'm sorry to hear that the clinical trial did not produce better results.  :(  Your struggles continue to insprire my donation of time and money to the Leukemia and Lymphoma society, whose mission is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.  I continue to send you wishes for strength and comfort.

Martin


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Post by: howard on March 17, 2010, 04:32PM
Rich,

My Thoughts and Prayers are Always with You...

Best Wishes,
Howard


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Post by: Texas Celtic Girl on March 18, 2010, 01:41PM
Rich,I am so sorry to hear all of this. You and Chris are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lots of love,
Bobbi


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Jennifer on March 18, 2010, 04:02PM
i'm so sorry, Rich! i'll be praying for you!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Rosie Allen on March 19, 2010, 06:40PM
This is situation is totally unacceptable Rich...You and Chris are very special
to us.  Prayers for sure...but, also...action!  Love!  Rosie  :-*

And of course intentional prayers for your health and emotional well being!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: mishawakafan on March 20, 2010, 01:08PM
Rich,
I'm keeping you in prayer.
You have thousands of who care about you, most of whom have never met you in person.  We just know that you are a good person by the way you take care of all of us.  I am one of those.  The one thing that will change soon will be the meeting you part. See you in Chicago. :)

Phil


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: The Leprechaun on March 26, 2010, 04:10PM
I'll be sure to keep praying for you. If you don't make it through this, I heard that heaven is really great.  :'(


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on March 26, 2010, 04:45PM
I'll be sure to keep praying for you. If you don't make it through this, I heard that heaven is really great.  :'(
Thank you.  That's very comforting.
(http://www.ropescorner.com/smileys/36_11_6.gif)


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Post by: kingcobradude (Clay S.) on March 26, 2010, 11:11PM
I'll be sure to keep praying for you. If you don't make it through this, I heard that heaven is really great.  :'(
Thank you.  That's very comforting.
(http://www.ropescorner.com/smileys/36_11_6.gif)
I have faith in you rich. we had a little prayer circle after movire night, and I said a little prayer for you rich.


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Post by: barb kantartzis on April 03, 2010, 08:56PM
oh rich  :-[ You are def. in my prayers sir.  I am so exceptionally glad I got to meet you in Cleveland and that you were for the most part in good spirits and hands that night  ;) ! And yes the girls smiles and winks during the show can lift your spirits soo high! good for you!  I just loved that so much to!  And I am glad it went perfectly that night and got to meet you and everyone else... But, just keep fighting and be strong.  You will be in my thoughts. and on a side note of the concert , I told tom, that my friend that was w/ me and her daughter (one of the ushers that night) her step grandson (20) had passed away that night from a long hard battle w/ cancer. They both said how amazing healing the music was and that is eased them through for what was to come.. I just thought i'd shre. But, I hope you feel better and I get to meet you again in the very near future and that is was nice getting to meet you taht night!  Best of Luck, Barb K. lots of love


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on April 13, 2010, 12:11PM
Ladies and gentlemen, I have a small announcement...

I HAVE A JOB!!


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Post by: Iluvcelticwoman on April 13, 2010, 12:15PM
Ladies and gentlemen, I have a small announcement...

I HAVE A JOB!!

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kevin R.I. on April 13, 2010, 12:15PM
YAY!!!!  WAY TO GO RICH!!!!!!!!!!  CONGRATS!!!!!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kelli on April 13, 2010, 12:16PM
Ladies and gentlemen, I have a small announcement...

I HAVE A JOB!!

It's official?  No one renegotiating contracts?  To quote Zee...WOO AND HOO!!!!!!!!!


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Post by: Emily! on April 13, 2010, 12:22PM
EPIC!!!!

I'm so happy for you, Richster, and I'm so relieved.

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Post by: jessicar on April 13, 2010, 12:31PM
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*


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Post by: jillebeans on April 13, 2010, 12:32PM
Woohooo!! I am so happy for you Rich! :) :)


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Post by: 07-sara on April 13, 2010, 12:37PM
Congrats!  Happy Happy Joy Joy!!!!!!  :)


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Post by: Enchanted on April 13, 2010, 12:45PM
That's great Rich!  Well, at least I think it is.  I imagine it will cut into your time for concerts and forums, but it sure makes paying bills easier.  I suppose the only thing worse than having a job is needing one.  Congratulations Rich!!!


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Post by: SusanZ on April 13, 2010, 12:55PM
Ladies and gentlemen, I have a small announcement...

I HAVE A JOB!!

It's official?  No one renegotiating contracts?  To quote Zee...WOO AND HOO!!!!!!!!!

To quote myself....WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO and HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! LOL

Congrats, Rich! You certainly were overdue for some good news!! ;D ;D


Love,
Zee


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Post by: Anderpaw on April 13, 2010, 01:11PM
Awesome news, Rich. Congrats!!!  :)  :)  :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Thomas on April 13, 2010, 02:19PM
Congrats Rich,

Tom


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Post by: cool2it on April 13, 2010, 02:22PM
  That's terrific, Rich!!  Perfect timing, too!!   Home from the best concerts ever and getting a job----Almost seems like it was meant to be, huh!!! Congrats!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: L.A. Girl on April 13, 2010, 02:41PM
I join the others in wishing you lots of good luck w/ your new job! What type of job is it?

Dianne


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Post by: OldFatGuy on April 13, 2010, 02:51PM
I join the others in wishing you lots of good luck w/ your new job! What type of job is it?

Dianne
Updating, formatting website content for sites using Dreamweaver, Joomla, and Wordpress. Mostly CSS and image editing.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Iluvcelticwoman on April 13, 2010, 02:51PM
I join the others in wishing you lots of good luck w/ your new job! What type of job is it?

Dianne
Updating, formatting website content for sites using Dreamweaver, Joomla, and Wordpress. Mostly CSS and image editing.


sounds like a fun job!


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Post by: OldFatGuy on April 13, 2010, 03:07PM
And I'll be telecommuting, so I can work from the comfort of home!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Zo on April 13, 2010, 04:26PM
And I'll be telecommuting, so I can work from the comfort of home!

TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!!



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kevin R.I. on April 13, 2010, 04:33PM
Hey Rich, if you do as good a job as you do with our website, they`ll give you a raise in the first week!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Anderpaw on April 13, 2010, 04:34PM
And I'll be telecommuting, so I can work from the comfort of home!

Too bad you couldn't teleport as well. We'll have to get Scotty to work on that for you.   :D  Of course, there's no telling where you might turn up.  ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on April 13, 2010, 04:42PM
Hey Rich, if you do as good a job as you do with our website, they`ll give you a raise in the first week!
Thanks, Kevin, but I have absolutely nothing to do with the design of our forum.  It's all Lindsey's work.   :D

Thank you, everyone, for the good wishes.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kingcobradude (Clay S.) on April 13, 2010, 04:46PM
That Is a fun job. I loved doing that kind of stuff when I was in those classes. at least you have an Idea how to use dreamweaver. in my web page design class, our instructor didnt know how to use it and we had to figure it out on our own. Im so happy for you Rich


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kevin R.I. on April 13, 2010, 04:47PM
Hey Rich, if you do as good a job as you do with our website, they`ll give you a raise in the first week!
Thanks, Kevin, but I have absolutely nothing to do with the design of our forum.  It's all Lindsey's work.   :D

Thank you, everyone, for the good wishes.
 Yeah, but I`ve heard you have a little something to do with running things...very well I might add.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: hesprit on April 13, 2010, 06:13PM
RICH!! 

This is fantastic news!  Congratulations on the new job and I wish you the best of luck with it!  Breathe a sigh of relief, because some of the worries you've been dealing with may now start to ease up and that's a great thing!  It's well deserved, my friend!

Peter


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Coleen on April 13, 2010, 06:16PM
Woohoo!!!!  Congratulations, Rich!  I'm so happy for you! 



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Post by: MikeyK on April 13, 2010, 06:22PM
Congratulations Rich! Wishing you the best of luck!


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Post by: fishloveslisa on April 13, 2010, 06:29PM
CONGRATS RICH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's awesome!!!!!!!! I'm so glad!!!! ;D ;D ;D Good luck with it! If they give you any problems, you know which forum to send 'em to!  :D :D ;)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Sarah on April 13, 2010, 06:44PM
Ladies and gentlemen, I have a small announcement...

I HAVE A JOB!!

Congrats Rich! That sounds like a lot of fun! I hope you like it! it has been about a year since I have used dreamweaver :P  Fun stuff!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Mel on April 14, 2010, 04:09AM
And I'll be telecommuting, so I can work from the comfort of home!


Now THAT is a GREAT JOB!! lol


wish I could figure out how to work from home lol...kind of hard to repair cable boxes at home though  :D

Congrats Daddy O on the Job!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: shankdee on April 14, 2010, 06:58AM
 :D Congratulations on your new job...I love all that stuff you are going to learn, and already know..
     I did a 2 day photoshop class and made that NOT very good picture of the girls...I was proud of it
     in a way because I had picture of the girls that no one else has because a fan sent the picture to me
     taken back stage with the girls flanking he and his wife...I wrote to him on a whim when I saw he was on
     on Linked...he was on Lisa's  green and yellow guest book...and lo and behold, he wrote me back, sent me
     the picture and told me  a wonderful story about spending the day at the Nascar track with Lisa, kids,
     and others from the crew, they got to try on helmets, and sit in the cars...he was/is a NASCAR promoter..

    So get plenty of rest, use the NEAR TEARS, to keep your eyes lubricated, take your meds...oh, God, I sound
    like your mother..Sorry....We are all so happy for you and for your son and CoCo..seems like she had a ball in
    the USA ! ! !
C S


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Maloney on April 14, 2010, 08:32AM
Wow, great news!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: howard on April 14, 2010, 04:33PM
Rich,

I am so Happy for You!  :D
But remember when you are working no going into the forum.. ::)  ;)

Congrats!!!
Howard


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: greenfire6 on April 14, 2010, 05:01PM
Wow Rich! That is great news!  :D

Sounds like the perfect job for you and you'll be the perfect guy to get the job done. Now I will be praying for raises, bonuses and performance awards.  :o ;D Hold a wee bit back though so you don't work yourself out of your emplorers need for you! LOL!  ;D (Just kidding)

Congratulations!


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Post by: kingcobradude (Clay S.) on April 14, 2010, 06:03PM
Rich, perhaps you could create some how to videos on dream weaver


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: barb kantartzis on April 14, 2010, 06:47PM
see what happens!!! I was off the forum for a few days and you get a new job!  That is awesome and exciting news my friend! congrats!  :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Maggie on April 15, 2010, 01:19AM
Ladies and gentlemen, I have a small announcement...

I HAVE A JOB!!

How did I miss this?
A day late and a dollar short as usual!  ;D

CONGRATULATIONS RICH!!!(http://www.fotosearch.com/bthumb/CSP/CSP164/k1646097.jpg)



The question is......will it keep you out of mischief?  ;)



Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on April 15, 2010, 07:27AM
The question is......will it keep you out of mischief?  ;)
NO!  I need the job to earn money to pay fines and bail.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on April 15, 2010, 09:30AM
The question is......will it keep you out of mischief?  ;)
NO!  I need the job to earn money to pay fines and bail.

Don't worry!! I'll be your defense attorney!!! ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on April 15, 2010, 09:42AM
Don't worry!! I'll be your defense attorney!!!
Oh, I feel much better now.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on April 15, 2010, 09:44AM
Don't worry!! I'll be your defense attorney!!!
Oh, I feel much better now.

LOL yay!! ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Bluefire on April 15, 2010, 09:55AM
Ladies and gentlemen, I have a small announcement...

I HAVE A JOB!!

Updating, formatting website content for sites using Dreamweaver, Joomla, and Wordpress. Mostly CSS and image editing.

And I'll be telecommuting, so I can work from the comfort of home!

Excellent!  (Sorry, I'm a bit behind on news).  Glad to hear, and this job sounds like a great fit.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: celticartzyangel on April 15, 2010, 11:44AM
YAYA CONGRATS RICH!!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: mishawakafan on April 15, 2010, 08:55PM
Good for you, Rich! :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: lisaholic nr1 on May 15, 2010, 08:21AM
Ladies and gentlemen, I have a small announcement...

I HAVE A JOB!!

Wow. sorry I am so late, but congrats Rich!!! :D You deserve it! ;)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Natalia on May 15, 2010, 05:20PM
Congrats Rich!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Angie on June 03, 2010, 08:34PM
Congrats. Rich - I am very happy for you!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on July 24, 2010, 08:46AM
http://rich-ropes.blogspot.com/2010/07/burn-towel.html (http://rich-ropes.blogspot.com/2010/07/burn-towel.html)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: mishawakafan on July 24, 2010, 10:51AM
  :) 8)

Phil


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: bpea55 on July 24, 2010, 12:27PM
Rich, this is GREAT news! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D (but I'm still gonna buy Lotery tickets.... ;D)
Congrats Bud!
Bruce


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on July 24, 2010, 03:06PM
  Congratulations, Rich!! All of us knew it was just a matter of time before some company would realize what an asset it would be to have you working for them !!!! 


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kevin R.I. on July 24, 2010, 03:42PM
Hey Rich, you and I have been sort of in the same boat for the past year...no mention of the Titanic, please. I`m in remission now though I still have to take 12 chemo pills a day every other week till next spring...at a cost of $1300.00 per prescription...ins. won`t pay for technical reasons. My oncologist said it looks like "I`ve beaten it" so you have to do the same...we  and the CW are depending on you..Best Wishes, Buddy.  Kevin in R.I.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Jack on July 24, 2010, 05:07PM
Great news, Rich!  Ginger and I are happy for you!

Yay!!

Jack


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Sorgi on July 24, 2010, 05:36PM
The only thing I can say...Wahhoooooo.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: MikeyK on July 25, 2010, 11:03PM
Glad to hear it, Rich! Hopefully your worst days are in the past. :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Iluvcelticwoman on July 25, 2010, 11:07PM
Congrats on the Job Rich!!! Just keep praying!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on July 26, 2010, 12:02PM
They've completed my background check and my new employer is preparing my offer letter!!

Thank you all SO much for your concern and good wishes!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: bpea55 on July 26, 2010, 02:12PM
Great news Rich ;D ;D...looks like they aren't holding associating with the likes of us against you! ;D ;D ;D ;D
when you are Rich (pun intemded) and famous, don't forget all your adopted kids here...... ;)
Bp


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Enchanted on July 30, 2010, 06:24PM
Rich,
Glad to hear the good news.  I hope you enjoy the new job.   It sounds like a great fit.

Congrats!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Elizabeth on August 06, 2010, 12:29AM
They've completed my background check and my new employer is preparing my offer letter!!

Thank you all SO much for your concern and good wishes!

It took them three months to perform a background check and prepare an offer letter? Just how big of a file did you generate?  :D

I am soooooo happy for you, Rich! Snagging a job in this economy is no small feat. Just shows you what perseverance -- and a little divine intervention, imho  ;) -- can do.

Much love to you!
Beth xo


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Cash on August 06, 2010, 05:08AM
It took them three months to perform a background check and prepare an offer letter? Just how big of a file did you generate?  :D
Actually I thought the average time for security clearance was like 6 months, so maybe Rich has a very clean file (or he covered his tracks very very well  :D  ;)  )


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kevin R.I. on August 06, 2010, 06:16AM
If they contacted any forum members for references for Rich, he`d be sitting in the White House right now.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on August 06, 2010, 06:55AM
If they contacted any forum members for references for Rich, he`d be sitting in the White House right now.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I'd vote for Rich anyday!! ;D ;D


Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on August 06, 2010, 07:15AM
It took them three months to perform a background check and prepare an offer letter? Just how big of a file did you generate?
Three months?  I only applied for the job last week!   :D  They completed the bg check in one day.

Actually I thought the average time for security clearance was like 6 months, so maybe Rich has a very clean file (or he covered his tracks very very well

This was just the company bg check.  I still have my govt security clearance.

If they contacted any forum members for references for Rich, he`d be sitting in the White House right now....

Well, not any forum members.  There's a few who'd rather see me in prison!

I'd vote for Rich anyday!!

And you'd be in the next cell!  :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kingcobradude (Clay S.) on August 06, 2010, 05:11PM
I would vote for rich too. Rich for president


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kathleen on August 12, 2010, 06:19AM
RIch
My heart is singing right now! I am so happy for you!  Work hard...get a few vacation days stored up and come visit me soon! I have coffee!!!!!


love
Kathleen


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: OldFatGuy on August 12, 2010, 07:25AM
RIch
My heart is singing right now! I am so happy for you!  Work hard...get a few vacation days stored up and come visit me soon! I have coffee!!!!!


love
Kathleen
Thanks, Kathleen. Right now, the job is part time, so I don't get vacation days.  But that also means I can pretty much take time off whenever I can afford it.  Soooooo...............  we may take you up on that coffee.

Now, I have more good news.  I just got home from seeing my oncologist.  I have not received (or needed) a chemotherapy infusion since February.  In the past 6 months, there has been a 75% reduction in the serum paraprotein level, which means I am now in partial remission!  The effects of the myeloma - loss of bone density, damage to kidneys, bone pain, etc. - will not go away, but they are not getting any worse.  This is probably the best news I could have hoped for, and it looks like you good folks may be stuck with me for quite some time yet.   :D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: 07-sara on August 12, 2010, 07:56AM
Glad to hear the good news.  I'd more than happily be 'stuck' with you any day.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Kevin R.I. on August 12, 2010, 08:42AM
Hey Rich, hearing you use the term "partial remission" made my day..I know the meaning of it...sounds good , eh?  BTW:my oncologist says I`m in complete remission...though I still have to take the chemo pills bi-monthly.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: cool2it on August 12, 2010, 09:36AM
   So glad to hear this news!!! Now we can start planning  "Forum Fest 2011"   Chicago here we come----again!!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on August 12, 2010, 01:44PM
Now, I have more good news.  I just got home from seeing my oncologist.  I have not received (or needed) a chemotherapy infusion since February.  In the past 6 months, there has been a 75% reduction in the serum paraprotein level, which means I am now in partial remission!  The effects of the myeloma - loss of bone density, damage to kidneys, bone pain, etc. - will not go away, but they are not getting any worse.  This is probably the best news I could have hoped for, and it looks like you good folks may be stuck with me for quite some time yet.   :D


WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree with Gary! Time to start plannin' FF '11!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: mishawakafan on August 12, 2010, 03:41PM
Good news!

Happy to be "stuck" with you, Rich.

Phil


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: kingcobradude (Clay S.) on August 13, 2010, 08:16PM
RIch
My heart is singing right now! I am so happy for you!  Work hard...get a few vacation days stored up and come visit me soon! I have coffee!!!!!


love
Kathleen
Thanks, Kathleen. Right now, the job is part time, so I don't get vacation days.  But that also means I can pretty much take time off whenever I can afford it.  Soooooo...............  we may take you up on that coffee.

Now, I have more good news.  I just got home from seeing my oncologist.  I have not received (or needed) a chemotherapy infusion since February.  In the past 6 months, there has been a 75% reduction in the serum paraprotein level, which means I am now in partial remission!  The effects of the myeloma - loss of bone density, damage to kidneys, bone pain, etc. - will not go away, but they are not getting any worse.  This is probably the best news I could have hoped for, and it looks like you good folks may be stuck with me for quite some time yet.   :D
Awesome news. We should throw a party


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: MikeyK on August 15, 2010, 12:53PM
Glad to hear the good news, Rich!


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: shankdee on August 16, 2010, 02:53AM
 ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  Cancer on the RUN.....Thank GOd...hope you continue to feel good and get your check ups...!  remember
                    when you helped me make my WALL papers for I O H 2009 and you did not feel well at all, but you
                    helped me anyway...I appreciate that kind of dedication...Now I need to make some for 2-0-1-0 for
                    S f t H...I did a PPT for the Australia tour..

            Carla


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: lisaholic nr1 on August 16, 2010, 05:16AM
Rich,

As I told you earlier, I am so so so happy for you!!!!!!!!
Give yourself a big rest from all the worries and sickness, you deserve it more then anyone else I know.

Love,

Evi.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: LISAFAN4EVER on August 16, 2010, 08:53AM
Fantastic news, Rich. I'm really very happy for you. :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Maloney on August 16, 2010, 10:06AM
Thanks for the update !! =)  So good to hear that the towel has been taken away.


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Jennifer on August 16, 2010, 10:24AM
RIch
My heart is singing right now! I am so happy for you!  Work hard...get a few vacation days stored up and come visit me soon! I have coffee!!!!!


love
Kathleen
Thanks, Kathleen. Right now, the job is part time, so I don't get vacation days.  But that also means I can pretty much take time off whenever I can afford it.  Soooooo...............  we may take you up on that coffee.

Now, I have more good news.  I just got home from seeing my oncologist.  I have not received (or needed) a chemotherapy infusion since February.  In the past 6 months, there has been a 75% reduction in the serum paraprotein level, which means I am now in partial remission!  The effects of the myeloma - loss of bone density, damage to kidneys, bone pain, etc. - will not go away, but they are not getting any worse.  This is probably the best news I could have hoped for, and it looks like you good folks may be stuck with me for quite some time yet.   :D
that's fantastic! :)


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: SusanZ on August 16, 2010, 05:18PM
Love ya, Rich! Between your good news and the announcement of Orlagh's Christmas DVD taping, I have been walking around with an idiotic grin on my face!



Zee


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: bpea55 on August 16, 2010, 06:04PM
Rich

Now, I have more good news.  I just got home from seeing my oncologist.  I have not received (or needed) a chemotherapy infusion since February.  In the past 6 months, there has been a 75% reduction in the serum paraprotein level, which means I am now in partial remission!  The effects of the myeloma - loss of bone density, damage to kidneys, bone pain, etc. - will not go away, but they are not getting any worse.  This is probably the best news I could have hoped for, and it looks like you good folks may be stuck with me for quite some time yet.   :D

Ummm. Rich..I'm afraid it's YOU who are stuck with US!!!!!!!!!! ::)
Great news bud!!!!
Sooooo...come to Nashville! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Bruce


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emily! on August 16, 2010, 09:39PM
Love ya, Rich! Between your good news and the announcement of Orlagh's Christmas DVD taping, I have been walking around with an idiotic grin on my face!

Zee

I know, right?! This has been a week of good news! ;D


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Jim M. on August 15, 2022, 06:52PM
Sadly, Rich passed away in April 2012. :(


Title: Re: IMPORTANT: Our forum Administrator Rich Ropes needs our love and support.
Post by: Emer Dreamer on September 23, 2022, 02:43AM
Sadly, Rich passed away in April 2012. :(
Indeed ....   :(