I just got an email from Muck. His Leukemia has flared up and he’s been battling an infection for a couple weeks. The treatment has knocked him on his ass and he’s been pretty weak. But he vows to be back in the near future as soon as they get his treatment coordinated.
We all know he’s an atheist, but lets screw with him and say a few prayers.
Leukemia is a nasty way to go. Drains the life out of you as the white cells choke the oxygen out of your body. Our resident geezers are dropping like flies. Lucky them.
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You can say one thing about anglicans…we have some pretty prayers in our little prayer book. This one is for you, Muck. I pray for your healing, strength, and comfort.
Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and
relieve your sick servant, and give your power of healing to
those who minister to their needs, that Muck
for whom our prayers are offered may be strengthened in
his weakness and have confidence in you loving care;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Science be with you, Muck!
I was wondering wtf. Last I heard his “Armageddon Portfolio” spiked and hmph.
Luekemia or not, I still want to be a Muck About when I grow up.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=6e6_1347982094
As an aside to all you naysayers…I find it quite intriguing (as a holder of a physics degree) that the leading edge of quantum mechanics does more to suggest that prayer has real power than to advise against it. That doesn’t mean church makes any sense, but there is growing evidence (for those who need it) that there is indeed a powerful layer of reality that lies beyond our sight that in years gone by we might have more readily attributed to the spirit. Just sayin’.
Muck – all the best. I have missed your posts, and we need your advice. Up and at ’em, soon as possible.
Muck,
After watching 3 people die in the last two years I can say with complete conviction that there is a higher being. I have watched the bodies as the spirits leave and know what I saw.
With that said, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
EF
I am sure SaH is hoping this obsolete boomer will die.
Me. Not so much.
Namaste, God Speed and Salud Muck.
Muck, sending positive thoughts and energy your way. There’s a time for everything, but I sense it’s not yet yours. You have far too much interest in seeing how this 4T plays out.
Hang in there. We’re pulling for you.
from Dr. Irwin Stone [ type in leukemia and Vitamin C on the Google search line]:
Leukemia is not a single disease but a combination of a neoplastic blood disease and severe biochemical scurvy. The scurvy can be relieved by massive daily dosing with ascorbic acid [Vitamin C] or sodium ascorbate. The secret is to employ 25 to 100 grams (25,000 to 100,000 milligrams) or more of ascorbate per day (‘spaced into four or five doses), given orally or intravenously or in a combination of both. Relief of the ascorbutic burden will give the patient a fighting chance for his body to battle with the neoplastic process. It may be found that without the severe biochemical scurvy, leukemia may be a relatively benign, non-fatal condition.
Furthermore, ascorbate, in these large doses, is the only non-toxic, nonspecific virucide known. If leukemia is a virus infection, as some work bad indicated, then the a.scorbate would function, not only to clear up the scurvy, but also to attack the actual causative agent of the disease.
TAKE CHARGE of your own health. Above is a suggestion from someone who didn’t take the advice of his doctors 20 years ago when he was very sick but asked questions of naturopaths, read everything about his illness, and cured himself of a “fatal” illness.
A kind and thoughtful post Administrator, and, with the photo, a most memorable and moving one.
See you and your ideology in the other dimension SaH
Until then, be the bigger person.
I send all the cheer and hopes and positive thoughts I have to Much at this dread hour… plus prayers to all the dieties major and minor, just in case there’s anything to this prayer stuff.
Whatever.
He is in my thoughts.
Muck,
I miss your company here on TBP.
Come back strong and soon.
Muck,
May you be blessed with a full and complete healing, a healing of body and a healing of spirit. May you be surrounded by the love and comfort of family, good friends and skilled caregivers.
Prayers, best wishes and hope to see you back soon.
Mucky, Murky, and the Muckster
Hey, I’ve managed to thoroughly penetrate Admin’s household. My sources tell me that he is planning to write a three part article with the following titles:
1. Atheists Eat Shit
2. The Silent Generation, Worse Than Boomers
3. Who Cares What People Who’ve Lived in Hawaii Think (not sure whether this is about Obama or you)
Them’s fightin’ words, pal. Hang in there, get better, and be ready to put that arrogant whippersnapper Admin in his place.
Oh Muck! You are an all around gentleman. We need you here, America needs you. They’ve called your Generation “SILENT” but the contributions your cohort made in America have always spoken loudly to me. And on TBP, although you write with a serious, reasonable and sometimes resigned tone, I always respect and heed your words 1000x over the crass bombastic loudmouths. The nation has never been in greater need of wisdom and class like that which you possess. Stick around for a good long time, Muck.
I won’t offer a prayer, because neither of us believes in it anyway, and without belief the placebo effect doesn’t work. I do send all my well wishes, and a whole giant dose of irrepressible Millennial optimism that you’ll be back on TBP teaching us youngins a thing or two again soon — plus, you’ve got a pimp-tight Prius to drive, with these gas prices you will soon have the road all to yourself, how cool is that? Definitely worth getting well for.
Hope you are feeling better soon. May science be with you. May you receive the very best treatment available, from competent and compassionate healthcare providers – and with your family and loved ones by your side to give you the love and support you deserve.
I’m not arrogant enough to be an athiest. On the other hand, I’m not sure I believe in prayer either. The big guy knows what’s going on without any guidance from me. I’m not convinced that god really pays much attention to our little corner of the galaxy anyway. As for Muck, I wish you well and hope you regain your health. You are one of the good guys around here.
Wishing you the best Muck.
@Anonymous — This thread is for Muck. He’s a great guy, and he’s suck and sufferring. What the hell is wrong with you? Are you a sociopath? For someone who stalks me enough to post directly to me 2x here — and supposedly likes Muck so much – you don’t know anything about Muck or how we get along, do you?!
1. Muck is a Silent gen, not a Boomer. I’ve said before, I’d trade every Boomer who is alive today to get back 1/10 of the Silents who have passed.
2. Muck and I have always gotten along and never said anything mean to each other. Muck has said numerous times on numerous threads to me “SAH, you’re my kind of girl”. That always meant a lot to me since I actually respect Muck.
3. Muck is a ‘Classical Liberal’, a high-mpg car driver, a savvy investor, an atheist, a ‘prepper’, and good writer — Muck is my kind of guy too. We actually have a lot in common, and I have a lot of esteem for him, and have never had anything but positive things to say about his ideas, his Generation, and him as an individual. Only positive. And he’s always been a complete gentleman to me, and given me kindness and encouragement.
4. Muck is in my top 3 peeps here (others being AWD and Colma) without the 3 of them and Admin’s articles I’d have no interest in putting up with the likes of you.
Anonymous – you are stupid. Shove your fake drama.
Muck, get well.
When I pray.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsAbJMgP8mQ
What is it about this board that can bring about overwhelming sentiment and make one care for people never met?
That NEVER happens!
I forget which Vonnegut book…. I think Ice 9…. but is there something to “Karas”? I think I stayed at Muck’s B&B in Kula, around the turn of the Millenium. Pineapple farm, big beautiful main house and a cute cottage. Dirt road, cottage on the left when entering, pineapples on the right. Big ass porch. Maybe it was, maybe not. Either way I’m sure he wasn’t there, but still.
No less, Muck’s an Aged Gangsta of Coolness. Every story, every bit of liveliness.
He better write his Old Man Memoirs or I’ll be pissed.
Speaking of Aged Gangstas, where’s Novista?
Yeah, fuckin’ TBP…. proof that people give a shit about strangers.
Best wishes, Mike. Mucho respect for your wisdom, and I (as well as a few others here) could use a bit more of it before you cash in your chips. Get well, buddy.
“PRAY FOR AN ATHEIST”
Done, Muck.
And twice.
Of all the places an older person could seek treatment for such things, one could do worse than central FL. Other than AZ, we’ve got some of the better specialists on average. When my mom moved here to finish out her golden years, it took all of a month to figure out and start dealing with a couple of health issues she had been fighting with for two years up in TN. I know they meant well in TN, but they were just not nearly as experienced in oncology or advanced respiratory therapies as the docs in FL. Mucky’s got as good a shot as anyone could hope for.
Admin – Did the info I sent over help track him down? My various mailboxes are still quiet here.
These are sad news ! I wish you well. And waiting for you to come back here on the BP.
Muck , I won’t quote any bible verses and I won’t mention the prayer I said for you because I don’t won’t to offend, so here’s my wish for you.
Get well soon, cuz’ I need a militant atheists ass to occasionally kick.
May your road go on forever…
Sadly, we are all born to die, but I would love for Muck to at least see what the next five years are going to bring.
My prayers to you, Muck, and yours.
Muck, One more from REK…hope you feel good again, soon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM_eK2mFogk&feature=related
Stay strong, Muck, never give up! You are a fighter. Get rid of that nasty infection and get back here soon.
ecliptix
I was going to call the number, but the next time I checked my email, he had responded to my original email.
You are salt of the earth type, hope you get back on your feet soon. Old age is not for wimps.
Muck About
Is it true that there are no atheists in foxholes?
I will NOT pray for you. However, I am conducting an experiment, and I need you to participate.
Below is a picture of worldwide famous Reverend Robert Tilton. On his TV show he asks people to get out of their chairs, and actually touch his hands on the TV screen. Also, whatever you have is caused by a demon. Yup. So, when you touch the screen, you must also say the words, “Deeeemon of leukemia, I cast you ouuuuut in Jesus’ name!”. Millions have been thusly healed.
I’m pretty sure it works via a computer screen also.
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Amen, Muck, hang in there!
“May science be with you.” —- SAH
Something inherently sad about that statement. Not much comfort in hugging a test tube … although I do understand the reason behind the statement.
“May the Force be with you.” That doesn’t mean jack shit, but it sounds better.
Honest … I swear I’m telling the truth … no sooner did I get done posting about Robert Tilton, and the doorbell rings. Jehovah’s Witnesses!! Two attractive black women.
They gave me the August 2012 issue of Awake magazine; “Will Violence Ever End” is on the front cover. And she asked for my opinion. And I said, “Not as long as the Mooslims and Joos are around.” I did. And she said, “yes, that’s partially the problem!” lmao Then she read me some passage from the book of Peter about violence, but I wasn’t paying attention cuz she had sizeable boobs and I was trying not to stare.
Too bad MA doesn’t have gout. Story on page 24 on its causes and cures. Seems like 1 Timothy 3:2 comes into play … we should not be given to a lot of wine. OK. At least they didn’t blame it on a Demon.
Ah Mike, I was wondering where you had been hiding since the Hurricane that wasn’t (in FL) and the convention.
I’m sending all the healing thoughts and warm wishes I can muster your way.
Hang in there and come back to us.
If you would like an “alternative” (which isn’t really) infection fighter drop me line @ gem fem 67 at yahoo – take out the spaces.
Hugs and kisses big guy.
I’m praying you Muck through this!
Ahhh, Muck, been wondering where you have been.
God Speed to a recovery, we will miss you in the meantime!!!
Best of luck man.
As Sonic said, physics is uncovering more and more weird shit all the time so I’ll send positive vibes your way bro.
Muck,
My best friend endured months of chemo to treat his leukemia and is coming up on one year cancer free. Each trip to do bloodwork results in better and better numbers each time. I’m not the prayin’ type but I sincerely hope you are back to your usual self soon. Like many others have already said, you input here matters!
I_S
Cable news reporting today that Jesus may have been married!
You know what that means, in politically incorrect terms, right? It means Jesus got himself some pussssay from time to time. I like that. Makes him a real man. Not some scaredy little wimp choking his falaffel every night … which is the only other logical choice in the matter. Humpin’ or pumpin’ … gotta like the humpin more.
Any debates on this … for Muck’s sake?
Sex > not having sex
I’m eagerly awaiting Muckster to feel better. We need some more predictions. Muckster’s predictions are mortal locks, just like Smokey’s college football picks.
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Wonder why he was ashamed to use his regular name? Especially when he bothered to be so obvious anyway.
SAH – I thought you would have thought it was me! Not my style, tho. I can get you frothing at the mouth easily enough, but wouldn’t do it on this thread.
Hey guys – especially TereseE who never offered me hugs and kisses before!!! — And HZK, I wish you were an extra pair of eyes and brain looking over everyone else shoulder.
Seriously, I’m deeply thankful to have such a group of friends (many of whom I’ve become quite attached) and sometime track the comments you make before reading the article or post to see what’re your thoughts and opinion (and always the applied humor – or terrible rip – might be.
I don’t intend to leave this veil of tears yet but zerohedge’s motto rings applicable and anew on every day the sun comes up and will get us all end in the end.
Right now I’ve gotta pick up my “Infusion” bag (Kindle, blanket, bottle of tea, slippers, sweater and a small bottle of Rx and hi me off to Florida Waterman’s Cancer Center for another fun afternoon.
Tomorrow will be more interesting as that’s when they start the mono-clonal antibody body treatment where you close you eyes, bite your lip and hope what they inject doesn’t make a mistake and turn you into a pile of blue glue by killing off good cells instead of bad ones!!
I really love you all (although, of course, I’d never admit it!) and never sign my name to it either.
MA
ps: COLMA: Ahinahina Farm Bed and Breakfast ring a bell? Your description of my wee chunk of paradise was right on – so we likely met in a different place and time. Ahinahina is the word of “White Beard” or “Silversword’- a lovely plant that grows only on the very upper slopes of Haleakala..
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So very happy to see you dropped in Muck!
Here’s some more, they say love conquers all, and all that
xoxoxoxoxoxoox
Your post made my day and you’re in my thoughts
<3 U Daddy <3 Kick CLL's ass
Stucky, that mutant in the picture above is photoshopped, right? It can’t be possible to physically modify an actual human body to look like that… just like the 600 pounders AWD posts pix of, how does someone like that manage to wipe their own ass?