BillsFanM.D.

I can't believe I just read this whole thread....and no one responds to the Oscar Madison reference? To answer your question....he wouldn't even be out of bed on time to do the 'chat' and he would only participate if he could use his typewriter. No internet for that guy. Great reference to a great show. http://www.evtv1.com/player.aspx?itemnum=5118

re: frontal lobe stuff....this trauma is a bit more abrupt but the example explains the concern with frontal lobe injuries. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phineas_Gage

I got your back....Go Bills! thanks for the fresh air.

I hear you. I lived there for about five years. Winters are a dream. Had to laugh at your Pat Riley quote, however. Commitment....??? Seriously. The guy bailed on the heat after 'Zo got sick. He then 'got the itch to coach again' after the first Shaq/Wade season..and forced out long time assistant Stan Van Gundy (who had just took the team to the finals). He then 'retired' when that fell apart. Now he again is 'floating the idea' about coaching again given the potential blockbuster free agency season. Of course....he'll wait to see who they get before he decides if 'he truly wants to come back.' I used to be a fan but I think he's become completely lame with very clear motives.

there was a similar (probably more like a million) thread recently in which I tried to support the guy. I'm with you. I hope he does well....just not against us.

.... in stride. Which is how both of these 'awful' passes ended. This reminds me of the underhand free throw argument. Who gives a flying poo as long as it 'counts.' I'm with PTR on this.

That....is grade A intellectual sarcasm. Well done.

I'll heed your advice on Wood. I remember that thread. I should have jumped in and supported you. "It" all started May 2007. Just over three years now. You're right. EVERY day is special.

maybe a little too much makeup? the lighting is a bit off as well. It's a great day for your family....enjoy!

congrats....but find a better picture!

Surely you are all getting fatigued by now. I'm in....on page 297. And yes...I'll stop calling you Shirley.

someone call an ambulance....he's OD'd on the toad.

I'd love to join you. I agree the atmosphere can be great but the cost exceeds what I'd 'pay' at home. In addition, the wife and 4 kids have strong opinions about me being gone most of the day to watch a game. At home, I have a bit more flexibility.....sort of like 'freedom in my own prison.'

I'm with you. I'll take 17 weeks of football at roughly 20 bucks/week. heck, I was spending 50 bucks a week 15 yrs ago sitting in a bar 'just to watch the game.' I take this deal anyday. At full price it seems a lot....but I'm a perpetual sucker for the Bills.

some....I am a physician but not a hematologist/oncologist. I am, however, married to one. If you want you can PM me or proceed with questions here.

thanks to you both. I tried searching the site archives and the 'wayback machine' (which is very cool). The wayback machine found the "off the wall" page with the thread listed. When I tried to open it, however, the actual thread was "not archived." In searching the site archives, I found a huge gap between early 2007 to mid 2008. this, unfortunately, was the 'time' I needed. It was presumably part of the crash. thanks for a flash of hope.

It should be an outrage regardless of who said it. Same can be said for Harry Reid's comments about President Obama's 'ability to be elected' based on 'how he talked etc.' In this case, implying the President is 'packing heat' based on his race is preposterous. He is an educated man...extremely bright and would likely be insulted if presented with Maher's comments. I don't support his policies much...but he is still my President....for now. Two of the funniest things I've read in a while. Maybe it's your avatar affecting my brain...but those were funny.

You're dead on. we all truly have battles to face. Although it's hard to measure the impact on her own life at this stage (save the physical stuff), there is no question her story has impacted others. we are definitely a better family as a result. thanks. the bolded part is so true. we forget that the avatars are just the tip of the iceberg. Real folks live behind them. I concur with the 'Count.' Your post (the bolded part in particular) is, perhaps, my favorite of all time here. Strong work! Thanks....she certainly was and is. I, again, appreciate all the support I got here. If, by any chance, someone has a copy of my original thread, I'd love to get it. I doubt it ......but just thought I'd ask.

not wanting to hijack an important thread topic but to answer your question.... quite well. She'll be four in November. Just had her third and hopefully last open heart in early April. Her cardiac status is now essentially normal. Considering where we came from that, in itself, is miraculous. Our 'challenge' going forward is dealing with the stroke she had after the first surgery. She has progressed from the point where her neurologists feared she was blind, deaf and perhaps permanently weak on her right side.....to now being quite normal in terms of her speech, vision and hearing. Her right arm weakness remains her biggest obstacle but nothing has plateaued as of yet. She walks quite well and runs with a slight limp. Her arm actually seems to affect her 'running' more than her leg as she does not have typical arm swing. Kids have phenomenal potential to recover from neurologic injuries and her stroke would have had far more permanent impact on an adult. We do, however, have hills to climb every day but she is the very definition of a 'fighter.' Beyond all that, she is a beautiful kid who we are Blessed to have every day.

I have to say...I had a bit of an 'epic' thread a few years ago when my 6 month old (at the time) daughter was dealing with every conceivable complication of open heart surgery. 90 days later we brought her home. that 'thread' unfortunately was lost with the server crash. Regardless of her 'individual' story, your point is completely valid. there is a lot of joking on this board, but Never with this type of thing. I recall with some genuine surprise (and appreciation) how comforting the support was...... especially considering how most of us are complete 'strangers.' I 'vented' in many directions at that time but this was one of them....and it served me well.

+1

Truly one of the most memorable commercials in my lifetime. Right up there with "mean Joe" etc. Even my wife thought it was great at the time.....and she does not drink the Bills kool aid like most of us.

that's some crazy logic....but funny.

"I'm going to make sweet ass love to the island..." that's hilarious. Very cool how the cats 'look' the part.

I'll bet they get a pick higher than the fifth round . Just sayin....but I know what you meant and I tend to agree.