Tue Jan 24, 2012, 08:57 AM
WilliamPitt (54,468 posts)
VICTORY FOR H2O MAN - Mission accomplished, hunger strike at an endLast edited Tue Jan 24, 2012, 08:57 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1)
His goals were very simple: a meeting with Senator Libous on the issue of fracking. He kept getting dodged and ducked, until this stike was the only way to get the meeting.
He got it. === Hi, Will: It was a wild day. To make a long story short, I gave a speech in the Capital -- it went pretty well -- and a couple hours later, met with Senator Libous, then with his staff. And, man, does food taste good! More tomorrow. I have some medical appointments in the morning and afternoon, then am planning to stay home and write up some of what went on. Again, thank you for your support & article. I'll send a few links from some of the news sites that were there. Pat
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| WilliamPitt | Jan 2012 | OP | |
| Robb | Jan 2012 | #1 | |
| xchrom | Jan 2012 | #2 | |
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 08:58 AM
Robb (38,311 posts)
1. Thank goodness.
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Great news, Will. And thanks for keep us all up-to-date.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:00 AM
xchrom (90,441 posts)
2. du rec. nt
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:01 AM
mmonk (47,286 posts)
3. Yep.
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He was surprised at all the attention (national) he got. He shouldn't have been.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:02 AM
trumad (34,425 posts)
4. Fantastic...
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Mission Accomplished!
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:03 AM
lunatica (28,837 posts)
5. I'm relieved!
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:04 AM
SalmonChantedEvening (27,757 posts)
6. Great news. nt
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:04 AM
CaliforniaPeggy (103,910 posts)
8. What a wonderful outcome!
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I'm so relieved! And for once I'm thrilled that my insomnia got me up so I could see this incredibly good news early on!
Thank you, Will! And Congratulations Pat! |
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:04 AM
babylonsister (144,146 posts)
9. Yay! Rec'd. nt
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:05 AM
HappyMe (11,685 posts)
10. This is great news. Rec.
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:08 AM
PA Democrat (10,987 posts)
11. Wonderful news! Congratulations H2O Man!
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:08 AM
rosesaylavee (11,717 posts)
12. Oh Yay!
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:11 AM
YankeyMCC (8,292 posts)
13. Well done sir n/t
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:12 AM
City Lights (21,562 posts)
14. That is fantastic news!
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Way to go, H20 Man! |
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:17 AM
gademocrat7 (1,994 posts)
15. Great news!
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:18 AM
MuseRider (23,110 posts)
16. YAY!
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Job well done.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:18 AM
Laurian (1,115 posts)
17. Terrific!
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Congratulations to H2O Man! What a wonderful example he is of how to use the courage of one's convictions for the common good. Thank you H2O Man and thank you Will for keeping us informed.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:32 AM
hootinholler (20,609 posts)
18. He stopped by this morning
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But didn't say he was eating. Grand news indeed.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 10:24 AM
antigop (8,734 posts)
19. H20man, you are an inspiration to us all. Thank you. WOOHOO! n/t
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 10:27 AM
MinervaX (169 posts)
20. It's that hard to get a meeting with a State Senator?
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U.S. Democracy is truly broken.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 10:36 AM
Mira (15,329 posts)
21. Hallelujah!
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Courage wins, and we win. And Pat wins, once he is not so dizzy any more ...
I'll keep the fist avatar a while longer, just to remember to think of H2OMan and how proud I am of him. |
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 10:39 AM
highplainsdem (11,110 posts)
24. Great news! Congratulations, H2O Man!
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 10:39 AM
hlthe2b (47,240 posts)
25. Very good news.... k&r
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 10:43 AM
Tikki (9,601 posts)
26. YAY....
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Way to go....H2o Man
Eat in Peace... Tikki |
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 10:48 AM
malaise (105,890 posts)
27. Fabulous
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Rec
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 10:50 AM
Melissa G (9,510 posts)
28. Wow!
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Congratulations, Pat.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 10:53 AM
Raffi Ella (3,507 posts)
29. ah! That is GREAT to hear.
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Hell Yeah, H2O Man - You did it, yes you did.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 11:09 AM
siligut (10,977 posts)
30. Desperate times call for desperate measures
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Glad it worked.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 11:12 AM
blondie58 (2,114 posts)
31. hooray
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What a brave stand. Thank you Pat and Will for reporting on this.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 11:15 AM
Spazito (26,463 posts)
32. Wonderful news!
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 11:18 AM
Zorra (18,778 posts)
33. Hoh, H2O Man!
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Thank you, brother. |
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 11:32 AM
byronius (2,629 posts)
34. Well done.
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 11:48 AM
wtmusic (37,720 posts)
35. Awesome.
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Pat, I think you just made the world a better place.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 11:51 AM
wovenpaint (1,470 posts)
36. Great news!
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I'm glad it's over with a good result..yet saddened that it still takes this strong an action to stimulate a discussion.
Best wishes to all. |
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 11:52 AM
msanthrope (16,426 posts)
37. Good. I am glad to hear the goal was reached, and I hope he is well. nt
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 12:19 PM
jsmirman (4,188 posts)
38. Congratulations!
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Now I hope that they don't go ahead with this unsafe fracking plan.
Very glad that you can eat again! |
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 12:20 PM
ZombieHorde (23,828 posts)
39. Oh good. Hunger strikes make me nervous. nt
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 12:35 PM
myrna minx (20,530 posts)
40. Wonderful! K&R n/t
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 12:46 PM
Jack Rabbit (40,694 posts)
42. Hey, Pat: Go for a prime rib when you're ready for it
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Congratulations and right on.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 12:48 PM
joeybee12 (41,659 posts)
43. KNR!
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 12:49 PM
bread_and_roses (5,536 posts)
44. K&R - I'm in his District
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Quite an accomplishment to get F-to-F!
congratulations! |
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 01:12 PM
hue (2,533 posts)
45. Thank You H2O Man!! and take good care of Your self!!!!! n/t
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 02:08 PM
Lone_Star_Dem (27,517 posts)
46. Excellent work!
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And congratulations H20 man.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 02:16 PM
annabanana (45,529 posts)
47. whew.. I think we're ALL very glad that's over.
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It felt very weird to cheer someone on in such a potentially dangerous endeavor. I'm quite fond of H2O Man.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 02:17 PM
stlsaxman (8,998 posts)
48. Bravo!!! YAAYYYY!!!!!
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 02:19 PM
sabrina 1 (34,027 posts)
49. Great news.
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So glad the hunger strike is over, and that it worked. Too bad you have to go to such extremes just to get a meeting with 'YOUR' Representative.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 02:25 PM
JackRiddler (19,338 posts)
50. Bravo H2O Man!
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And thank you because we drink the same water.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 02:27 PM
barbtries (15,007 posts)
51. excellent.
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 02:28 PM
librechik (24,981 posts)
52. Hoorah! More like this! n/t
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 02:28 PM
yesphan (754 posts)
53. Kayed and friggin recced !
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 02:39 PM
tpsbmam (3,882 posts)
54. Man, right now hearing how one man is making a difference is so encouraging.....
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when it feels so futile going up against the wall of opposition in our governments (state & national), thank you H20 Man! You're awesome!
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 02:49 PM
Auggie (16,176 posts)
55. TKO in 10 Rounds! Great victory.
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 03:04 PM
frylock (19,035 posts)
56. waterman doing it right!
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great job!
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 03:06 PM
Solly Mack (49,457 posts)
57. K&R
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 04:09 PM
Little Star (11,643 posts)
58. K&R And thanks Will for keeping us updated. n/t
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Last edited Tue Jan 24, 2012, 04:11 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) |
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 04:13 PM
suffragette (7,395 posts)
59. K&R
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 05:00 PM
Tsiyu (15,455 posts)
60. A long fast
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for the Cause. I'm glad it has ended and that Pat has raised awareness. K and R |
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 05:05 PM
sellitman (9,304 posts)
61. I'm glad Pat is ok
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He is a very special person.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 05:12 PM
Bozita (26,949 posts)
62. K&R ... Bigtime!
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 05:27 PM
H2O Man (48,541 posts)
63. Thanks, everyone!
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I had a funny phone call/interview with a conservative reporter today. She said, "So, actually, you really didn't accomplish anything, did you?" Ha!
I told her that she needed to read Amendment #1, which provides for citizens to voice their concerns with the government. I noted that this is not only a right, but an absolute responsibility. More, it implies that elected officials have the responsibility to listen to citizens. Area high school and college students were paying close attention to this little conflict. It was providing an uncivil civics lesson. Had my goal been conflict, rather than dealing with conflict, in hopes of resolution, I could have done damage to this politician's reputation. No politician wants to be called out by high school students, taking courses in the social studies, especially in regard to government. One more point: I am the same very average, often cranky old man who has posted on DU for 9 years. I'm but a drop in the ocean of humanity. As Gandhi said, a drop in the ocean partakes in the greatness of its parent; it is when a drop wanders off in an attempt to earn an individual reputation that it dries up. What I did was, I think, important. But I'm not. Thanks. |
Response to H2O Man (Reply #63)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 07:52 PM
tavalon (25,646 posts)
78. Lately, I've been thinking about you and gandhi frequently.
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In the same thought. And yes, what you did was very important and I'm glad you accomplished your goal.
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Response to H2O Man (Reply #63)
Wed Jan 25, 2012, 01:09 AM
chervilant (3,998 posts)
89. I sincerely hope
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that you get to practice Satyagraha with Libous and his ilk.
(My soon-to-be 15YO art student knows about your bravery. She is the youngest activist I know.) |
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 05:32 PM
demmiblue (5,203 posts)
64. A whole lotta admiration for H20 Man!
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K&R |
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 05:47 PM
WillyT (45,470 posts)
65. BRAVO H2O Man !!! - K & R !!!
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 05:48 PM
Cali_Democrat (14,654 posts)
66. Very Cool!
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 05:49 PM
riderinthestorm (13,151 posts)
67. Thanks H2Oman for your stamina and courage. A great example for all of us. nt
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 06:04 PM
deacon (5,967 posts)
69. Kudos! Big K + R
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 06:20 PM
scarletwoman (25,184 posts)
70. I just got home & online - what an awesome piece of news to be greeted with!
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H2O Man - a true hero!
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 06:32 PM
hughee99 (10,100 posts)
71. Thanks for fighting the good fight. Congratulations! n/t
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 06:49 PM
aquart (67,508 posts)
72. Relieved.
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 06:50 PM
Snarkoleptic (2,558 posts)
73. Sweet!
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One person can make a difference!
Well done brother. |
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 07:06 PM
krispos42 (45,121 posts)
74. Wow.
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 07:07 PM
CottonBear (16,614 posts)
75. K & R. Wonderful News! Congratulations are in order! n/t
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 07:49 PM
tavalon (25,646 posts)
77. Whew, I was worried for him.
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 07:54 PM
stevedeshazer (21,653 posts)
79. I've learned something today from H20Man.
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NEVER GIVE UP!
Pass it on. |
Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 07:55 PM
whatchamacallit (7,796 posts)
80. Wow!
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A brave act is rewarded...
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 08:22 PM
denbot (3,355 posts)
81. Wow, good job H2Oman..
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Good job indeed.
K&R |
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 08:26 PM
Ferretherder (1,124 posts)
82. Good on him...
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...and YOU, Will. You are BOTH to be commended.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 08:29 PM
JitterbugPerfume (18,071 posts)
83. thank you H2O Man
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 08:30 PM
Lifelong Protester (4,777 posts)
84. Thanks for your courageous stand
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and I am so glad you were victorious and eating again!!
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 09:03 PM
rhett o rick (26,611 posts)
85. Bless you. nm
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 10:01 PM
varelse (4,062 posts)
86. This is good news
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I'm glad he achieved his objective without compromising his health.
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 10:53 PM
2banon (970 posts)
87. excellent and congratulations!
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good news!
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Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 11:21 PM
sueh (1,217 posts)
88. Well done, H20 Man!!!!
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Wed Jan 25, 2012, 04:48 AM
Mist (5,780 posts)

