Just kidding, but I thought you could use a laugh.

about labor, and I thank you for keeping us informed. In these days when there is so much mudslinging about this or that politician, you care about the working class and what is happening to them in America.

I'm sorry about your health problems. I rarely comment in your threads, but I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate what you do here. I've never seen a bad side.

A little scrambled, maybe, but....who isn't, really?


Youz good people, OS. ❤

Probably shows how oblivious I am. Hey, you take care of yourself Omaha Steve. This place is fun for diversion. Definitely no substitute for taking the utmost care of ourselves & our loved ones. Hope your team keeps winning in the state boys basketball tournament. See you around!

Those who this fits know who they are. Not you pinboy.

and start toking up.. I don't think anyone here wants to miss a national treasure like yourself...

Marijuana is the best anti-cancer remedy you can possibly have.

You may need a few hits to appreciate the levels of that.

You will always be in my heart.

It won't be very long before I am similarly impaired.

Stay active, stay strong.

Never give up.

always

"Someone's always here." - Skittles' words to the wise and to the comforted (and reassured).

I like to quote this one often.

it comforts people to know there is someone they can call / chat who is up all night

f up if you must, just dont leave us till you must.
we understand and anybody who wants to argue about that can get through me.

Me too.

And the ones in the cave who don't, can go f***k themselves!

Keep on keepin' on.

You are an incredibly kind man, that has given so much of your heart here. I love you (make sure Marta knows it is as a brother) your kindness to me when my dad was dying helped me through.

I wish you and Marta peace during your struggle. My thoughts are with you both. Stay with us as long as you can.

she~

the greater good. That's what it's been about for me, too. Please try to remember how loved you are. That is all that counts. You are a wonderful man, and it's been my pleasure to meet you and share your thoughts.

Your posts would be missed and please know that, for what it is worth, this DU-er loves all 3 of you: Omaha Steve, Dr Jekyll AND Mr Hyde. Most of us here have room in our hearts for all three of you, and feel free to post under whichever one is in control at the moment.

and the person in GD likely deserved it.

Hope you are around for a long time.

Every post I manage to see, every time I see your name, know that even if I don't chime in I'm saying a tiny Hi Steve to you.

You and Marta take care.

But those of us who have been here for a while know you and if you have behaved badly at times is sure was a minor offense.
We know what you are going through and it is tough, I have some problems of my own so I can relate.
Just stick with us and we will stick with you.

We're the lucky ones to have you around for however long our luck holds.

My Kindle has a tiny screen and a tiny keyboard. I often come home and find many embarrassing misspellings which I couldn't see when I wrote my original comment.

... but whatever it was you did this afternoon, I'm proud of you. Love you OS. Those CT surgeries are really going to help. I know, because I had the same thing. Still plagued with Arthur, but CT is impossible to deal/cope with. Wish they could get you in sooner than a month from now, though. I'll pray for cancellations so your surg will be moved up.

that I came to realize you were in such a state but it did remind me of an important action that we could all participate in... especially when you made a similar post concerning this a while back because you had a rough day and felt the need to express your truth. Forgiving is important and we should all have the compassion to do so when situations like yours end up making for a bad moment or two.

I, personally, truly appreciate your participation and contribution here, I think of you as a wise "elder" on this site. (By elder I mean like the revered wise ones in any family or tribe who have seen so much in life that they have insight most can only aspire to possess.)

Bad days and moments happen to everyone in a myriad of ways, yours sound hard to bear and because I understand suffering and the break in composure that can overwhelm us at times, I will always forgive you for them when they occur here.

I do hope you will be with us for some time as you still have much to teach us. But I also don't want you to suffer beyond you ability to bear what you do endure. I thank you for staying with us through it all, even when you have rough moments that might even ruffle the feathers of some who don't know.

Carry on, cyber friend, we will cover for you when necessary because those of us who do know will be here to do just that... because we love and respect you.

I don't know what post you're talking about, but I've always found you to be one of the most thoughtful and kind posters here. I'm sure everyone will forgive you for any momentary lapse of reason.

I am truly sorry you are going through so much and hope you will recover so you can continue to post here.

Take care and keep posting, you are much loved on DU.

You're fixture OS...just keep being you.

thoughts your way. I've always liked your posts.

I've have chronic pain now and it really bites. And I've always posted really nutty at times. I attribute it to mood swings and plain craziness.

The above was a reference to Bartcop, who I admired.

and you write with plenty of torque.

I could throw in a few more, but I think you get my drift.

Do what you gotta do, Steve. At some point, the veterans around here will be sitting the newbies down and rambling on about a guy named Omaha Steve. You'll always be here; you'll always be part of DU.

You are one of the posters that I always click to see what you've got to say.

thank you. much respect, omaha steve

Steve's posts are the only ones I follow regularly.

Am thinking of you.

PS I love your posts.

But I just wanted to say you're in my thoughts, and please stay as long as you can and want to. You contribute so much to DU, and it's very much noticed and appreciated.

Nor, your strength of spirit. you're going through so much.. I can imagine a little bit how hard it must be to keep up your spirits.

I've glad you have DU and I hope you'll be able to post for a long long time.

We will be here for you whether Dr J or Mr H.

Stay with us as long as you live, and I hope it's longer than what the doctors told you....

You have style, Steve.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]A ton of bricks, a ton of feathers, it's still gonna hurt.[/center][/font][hr]

We shall not be moved!

We got your back, OS.

Many hugs & much love.

Impaired myself and screw anyone who cannot tolerate us.

Don't take it until you can't take it. Then we support you more than we ever have. This is your life and we, I, respect whatever you do.

I don't know if you remember but not long after I stopped lurking, I asked you to marry me. I still love you that much.

Impaired or not. All the best brother!

Much love back...

You are a treasure here at DU especially on labor, and your love of Marta makes you a standout individual.

I do know that a post was alerted but I don't know why as to that either. It is inspirational to me that you continue to work for the good even as you are suffering. Bless you, Steve.

you to stay with us as long as you can.

a whole lot less fun and informative.

Keep on keepin on Steve! You are 'part of the ship, part of the crew' on DU.

Being in such a position can be quite freeing. My Mantra has been "whaddaya gonna do, kill me?" for a few years now.


All the best to you, and please keep posting.

... it's fantastic that DU is a community that you love. You feel welcome and appreciated, and that feeling goes a long, long way.

Hang in there.

I see someone else also said this, but there is nothing like the lift having the local heroes winning the tournament can give a person and a town.

sure wish there was something I could do to turn the clock back for you.

Good luck to your team in the basketball tournament. There's nothing like it.

Forwarding healing vibes.

nt

Omaha Steve. Anything you say is great by me.

So much love.

It's pretty good and we sickies stick together.

I'm sorry for whatever has got you.

Re: Pain and Pain meds. Do you live in a state that allows cannabis, or do you have a mailbox (or better yet, a friend with a mailbox who is out of town with regularity)? Cannabis is helping me greatly.

I wish you much easing of your pain, Steve.

There are certain people I think of when I think of why DU is such an amazing place. Stand outs amoung very special people.

You are most definitely near the top of that list. I don't know how long you have, heck none of us know how long we have, but before either of us check out I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have contributed to this forum.

Know that I'm in the majority thinking this.

Hugs

Kev

You get a pass, every time. You are one of my favorite DU'ers and you represent the best of us all. We love you and we're here for you, so go forth and do good, as you always do!

What I've seen is an uncharacteristically thin skin from time to time. I get that when the pain medication wears off, myself, and if I notice it, I just sign off until I can take another pill and function for a few more hours.

I'm on my way, too, but what's killing me is doing it very slowly. The bad part is that I'll go completely goofy at some point. I hope Skinner is kind and wears slippers instead of boots when my butt gets kicked out of here.

I think a lot of us are on our way. We old boomers are getting up there and it happens.

Omaha Steve

I wish you the best - and if I have had the money - I would have given it - so you could get what you deserve to have gotten....

And please - do continue to write here on DU as long as you is able to do so - as your toughs and writings is something I try to read when I catch it - it is always a thoughtfulness around it, and I like to read what you write

Diclotican

You're a real sweetie pie.

I may never know your secrets, but I WILL know you by your great posts.

I could give two sheets about any cave dweller here. I've been smacking em around from dungeon days on DU 2. I believe the know-nothing party invades everything they can.

Please do me a favor after your tournament, follow up on your sleep device for optimal compliance. PM me any time, as I'm sort of an insider on that. I have mild carpel tunnel and don't need the surgery (yet), but I'd be willing to research anything just to get you through that dark night.

Your fan,

MMM

I hate hearing about you suffering. It's always the good ones that take the huge load on their shoulders. Sending all the strength, courage and healing vibes I can. I've never seen you make a bad post. Never. Whoever was giving you a hard time is probably an asshole. Fuck Them.

To be more serious, you obviously have done much good while you've been here. Meditate on that in your darker moments. Best wishes to you and your family.

have you tried alternative ways of posting? Could you use Dragon Naturally Speaking?
http://www.nuance.com/dragon/index.htm

You could post and browse with only your voice. You have to train the software and learn the browsing commands. I tried the voice rec software that comes with Tablet XP. It was slow and limited but did work. I tried browsing on an older version of Dragon and that worked quite well.

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but my funniest night was back when the DUzys still existed and I won one that time. I'm a LOT more likable when I'm drunk off my ass, lol. I should do it more often, but I just don't.