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Hi Br. Magwitch ,

I've not used hootoo for quite some time because I started experiencing so much trouble logging on and got fed up with it.

I was wondering if you have heard from Raven. In June you left me his addy and we e-mailed a couple of times then after that I never heard from him again.

I'm hoping all that is wrong is that I have caused him offense in some way; if this is so then I'll understand and not bother him or you again. But is it some thing else, I'm thinking of his injuries, I hope not!

I would appreciate any light you could throw on this matter.

Regards

Clip

Hi Clip,

I've not heard from him in a while either, however, I have seen him on messenger a few times - but I've not been quick enough to speak to him. I have started a couple of new jobs so I'm not around that much meself. I will make a concerted effort to get in touch with him and hopefully get back to you.

I did notice a couple of weeks back that his tag on messenger had 'now mobile' written next to it, though. So things appear to be looking up

I've spoken to him messenger today

He's still in hospital, he was walking around a bit for a while, but collapsed last week and now has two drips in him again They won't let him out until he gains some weight (how he can do that with only liquid crepe going into him remains one of life's great mysteries, though erm&gt

He seemed to be in a not quite dark, but slightly grey place.

If I were you I'd get back in touch, even if he doesn't seem online. I think he appreciated talking to me today. I *must* make more of an effort.

Mags

Br. Magwitch,

Thanks for all the info. I'm so pleased he is OK, I have to admit I was a little concerned.

My wife was involved in a serious car crash about 18 months ago and has still not recoverd, so I can imagine (up to a point) how he is feeling and what he is going through.

The last time I heard they wanted him to gain more weight, but as you say how the heck can he if he is only been fed liquids!!!

I used hootoo because my PC is playing me up and I can only get a real short mesage done before the nasty criiters inside my PC freeze me out.

I'll send him a short e-mail this Friday evening just to say Hi.

Thanks again for your help Mags, real kind of you.

Clip

Hi Mags,

Sorry to be a pest but I meant to ask in the previous thread I sent to you, what does this mean;

"...that his tag on messenger had 'now mobile' written next to it..."

What is messenger, is it some thing to do with hootoo? And Tag, does that mean his name?



Clip

Hi Clip,

You're not being a pest, I'm just glad I could hold of him to allay our fears.

Messenger is Yahoo Messenger, it's an instant messaging thing (rather like some fast moving threads on here);

http://messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php

I only use it to talk to Raven, and use Windows Live Messenger for other friends.

A tag is the little bit you can add to your name (like mine after Magwitch) - it can be witty (unlike mine), give an extra bit of info, or indicate your mood, they can be changed regularly.

Hi Mags,

Thanks again your info most helpful.

I did e-mail Raven yesterday evening (Friday) before I left for work.
Main thing is he is holding up.



Clip

Hi Mags,

Just thought I'd let you know Raven has replied to me.

I could not say much my PC is playing up and freezes me out after it has been turned on for about 8 minutes; I've deleted something by error in the directory in Spyware doctor - int technology a wonderful thing, as long as you know what you're doing.

Anyway, Raven seemed to be OK, hard to tell really unless you actually speak, though he appeared a bit fed up, he wants to get back to his bike and board. Wish I could send him a bottle of Jack Daniels - he'd like that!

Take care

Clip

Hi Clip,

I'm so glad you managed to hear from him. I just wish I wasn't several thousand miles away in England and I could take him some mince pies. (apparently he likes those rather a lot)



Mags

Hi Mags,

Mince pies...one of my favourites...they'd go well with a nice cool glass of JD over ice.

We have Interflora...pity we don't have Interpies!



Clip

Mebbe we could set up a multinational corporation.

We'd need a logo and tagline, though.

How's about;

Have-Pie-Will-Travel
Pies'R'Us
Pies-Amore
You-Bake-Em-We-Take-Em
Crustily-Yours
Your-Baking-Heart
Sugar-Pie
Crumbs-'T'-Come
Tarts-'4'-U
Pies'T'Go...........etc!

Hi there Clip,

Some excellent news! Our friend Raven is getting out of hospital next Saturday (the 20th)

We'll have to have a virtual party to celebrate!

Hi there,

I've been off line for a while, sorry for the delay.

I am really pleased to hear this piece of good news, it means he is making good progress. Considering the injuries he sustained I think he has done very well, it's been a long drag for him and I bet you he is fed up and chomping at the bit to be realeased!

I've not heard from Raven, so I did not push it thinking he may not feel up to talking...I'll give him a day or so more then e-mail him.

Many thanks for letting me know; I'm raising a or two for him now!

Cheers

Clip