Hi guys --

[gateley]

First of all, my arm is SO much better! The red Danger Zone is retreating, the swelling has gone down a lot, and I can move my wrist without pain!

For real, I got so much strength and encouragement from you guys and I know that helped a lot!

I cancelled my internet access today ($$$) so am at a friend's now because I wanted to give you my health update.

I'll try to get to some wifi places to check in, but it may not be all that often.

So know I'll miss you all GOBS and will be thinking of you a lot!

Hoping the debate is on network TV tomorrow, otherwise I can listen on the radio. I'll miss 'watching' it with you all.

xxx,
ME

:grouphug:

[AspenRose]

1. So glad to hear you're improving

:hug:

[jillan]

2. gateley - I'm so happy to hear about the good news....

but I'm going to miss seeing you online :(
You're just going to have to hang out at your friends house 24/7.

Check in when you can, okay?

[susanwy]

3. Thanks for the update!

I'm so glad your feeling better!

So, I don't know where you live, but here where I am there is a large student population. On any given day I can sit out on the porch and search for available wireless networks and always find one open, just like at Starbucks! I'm not advocating piggy backing on an open connection, but if your virus/spam filter is up-to-date...well...ahem, wink wink...

[1corona4u]

4. Glad you're feeling better!!

:hi:


Oh, and I'd stop eating before I'd cancel my internet service, LOL.....but I totally understand.

[Muttocracy]

5. hey there - check in often - glad you're doing better

I don't have internet at my new apt. and I can already feel the withdrawal. Have to sneak it at work or while I'm packing at the old place.

Sigh.

[PatSeg]

6. Glad your arm is better

but so sorry you had to cancel your Internet again! Hope we hear from you soon.

[elleng]

7. GREAT to hear from you!

MANY mcdonalds have free wifi; starbucks you pay, but can use free 'test' hotspot - t-mobile. Borders, Barnes and Noble.

[livvy]

8. Oh, good (about your arm)...

oh, not good (about your internet)! Post as often as you can, and I hope you are able to get back on line soon.

Hang in there. Things will get better.

[CrispyQ]

9. I'm glad you're feeling better, but crap, Gately,

I'm really going to miss you. :cry: I fucking hate George W & the republicans & their greedy trickle down economics. Holy crap - you don't build anything from the top down - why would you build your economy from the top down?

I hope things get better for you. Don't forget, we're here if you need anything!

:hug:

[TuxedoKat]

10. Hi gateley

I'm new here but a long-time Joe Biden admirer. I'm glad you are doing better. Cat bites can be scary. I got bitten once and my MD put me on antiobiotics and gave me a tetanus booster as well.

Anyway, I hate to think of your kitty suffering without his arthritis supplement. My company makes a pet joint health supplement and I'd be glad to send you some to try to see if it helps him. LMK if you are interested, complimentary of course. Best wishes.

[Muttocracy]

12. what a nice offer to her :) you're not so new here anymore

:hi:

[TuxedoKat]

13. Thanks!

I feel really comfortable here with the Joe Biden Group, you all are always so polite and well-spoken here and over in the GDP and the GD when I see your posts over there too. :)

[PatSeg]

16. What a nice thing to say

I'm glad you feel so comfortable here. We do seem to attract some of the nicest people from DU! I give Joe all the credit for that.

A big welcome to DU AND the support group!

[Muttocracy]

18. once in a while we drift into Lounge-Lite but all in good fun :)

[Debi]

11. Your sole mission is to seek out free wi-fi spots for the next 30-some-odd days!

Well, that and staying healthy :hug:

Is there a Obama/Biden or Dem HQ nearby that is having a debate watching party? Or even just a group of people getting together? I hate to think of you not having somebody to bounce your thoughts off of :crazy:

Hope we hear from you soon!!

D.

[ellacott]

14. I hope you're feeling better soon

and I hope everything else works ou for you. :)

[Muttocracy]

15. Hey, how far are you from NC State? State college libraries usually have public access computers.

[nyc 4 Biden]

17. In my book, Gately rocks! Feel better and enjoy the show tonight.

[Eurobabe]

19. Glad you are better gateley

but will miss you terribly on here. :cry: :hug: