bert from bwi

Hi Bert just popped in to say how are you doing? Great to see you posting had just started to have a little worry!!! Now I see you have been picking some fine grapes, they do look inviting!! There are some wonderful photo's on your flikr site.. take care now xx

whooo and I get to take you to page '5', yay!!!

Bert
what a wonderful man he was and he is remembered as a great leader.
just a pity you dont have one of those great leaders now.

Hi bert,
There has been a week of tributes on the radio station I listen to 88.5 WFUM. It is a NPR station with great host and all music. Some of the tributes have been very moving. Your's is a great one.

Compared to what we have now as a leader makes me sick.

Beautiful picture, lovely words! He is really needed now.Those of us who were lucky to have been old enough to have lived during his lifetime were most fortunate. To have had the chance to walk with him as I did once is a very special memory. Thanks

Bert, a very fitting tribute to a very great man x

Hi Bert, thank you for visiting my page. All the best.

Bert, Sully has been going through a series of health problems that have not yet been fully diagnosised. He has balance problems, his legs are very painful and have swelled until they looked like tree trunks. Water pills helped get rid of the swelling, but the pain persists. He lost 30 lbs in about 3 weeks, and he was not trying. Since he needed to lose some, we were glad, but wanted to know why it was so much, so fast. No answers to that. We know that he is a diabetic, but his pressure and sugar are both being controlled by meds. His pace maker is in good shape, as is his heart. He can't walk well, becomes short winded and on and on. Doctors seem to think he is pretty healthy for his age( he'll
be 81,on 1/16) but his quality of life is really affected because he's in constant pain, and no one can tell him why, or what he can do about it. He can sit still and feel ok, but that's not living. He has never been a complainer, and had a high pain threshold, so when he say's he's in pain, I know he's really hurting. At this point, he just needs to know something, and he'll accept it, pain control, at least enough so that he can sleep more than 1 or 2 hrs a night. The problems are not life threatening, but its still very worrisome and curtails much of what we might other wise do. Sorry for unloading as I have, but I really was scared for awhile that I was about to lose him. Things are a little better, but not good yet. However, life must go on, and we're hanging tough. He's currently cheering my effort to get in better shape, and we are just enjoying each other. Thanks for asking! Folks here has been very kind, as they have in my life away from sudoku.

Like the song says: '...it seems the good die young'
We need to spread his message to every corner of the universe...

16 Jan 2007:
Hello Bert, sorry it's been so long since visiting you, but the last month has been very hectic and now I've ended up with some silly virus.
Since the week before Christmas I have been busy with family, then returned from visiting them over the Christmas/New Year break and brought my Grand daughter back with me. I've just taken her to Perth to catch the plane and now I'm back home and have a lot of catching up to do.
I hope you had a lovely festive season and the New Year is treating you right.

bert, 27 days now with snow on the ground. And its not going away anytime soon! Thank God no one was killed in the avalanche. There are several in Colorado every year. Unfortunately, skiers or snowboarders out of bounds are caught, many die.
How did you celebrate MLK day? I remember when he died. I was 10 yo. This little white bread kid from Kansas was so moved at his loss. I went to Catholic school, but it was some liberal sisters who taught me to respect all people.

19 January

Hi Bert, just dropped by for a chinwag. Thankyou for Dr M L-K - what an amazing man. I do hope young people everywhere get the opportunity to learn about him and be inspired by him.

Hi Bert. Thank you for posting the picture of Martin Luther King on your page. His ideals were also my ideals.

I should have said 'his ideals are still my ideals!'

Hi Bert - How are you doing over there? Are you having a mild winter? Come and visit me and I will give you a cup of 'special' hot chocolate beside the fireplace!

Hi Bert. Really like the new picture on your page. Where was this taken?

Hi Bert. Ed gave me email addy but I thought I would post on your page, although it looks like you don't visit too often. What do you want to know? Ed said you asked after me.

Hi Greg. Thank you for calling. By all means, please send me an e-mail. I was wondering about your health, your recovery, and how you are faring in general. I make it no secret on the site that I miss you. Actually, I visit my page often, although I rarely post here. When time permits, I tend to respond to many visitors on their own pages or on the Easy comment page.

Will think about it. That's the best I can offer at the moment.

Just popped in to chill with a nice glass of wine, and bring you some chocolates to replenish.. There I'm settled in nicely now, love the photo.

31/1/07 - Bert thank you for your wishes on my 50th. It is great to know that people all around the world are thinking about you and sending wishes. It really made me feel very special.
I had a really wonderful day and there were 15 of us out for lunch. We came home for coffee and dessert followed by and including champagne. We are still eating all the cakes. Guess why I haven't joined the 'health and fitness club' site yet. After a week of visitors life is nearly back to normal at my house - only 4 tenagers in the place tonight. I actually think I enjoyed last week when they were away.
Once again a big thank you for your wishes.

Hi Bert. How's the winter down your way till now? Saw your post to me on Easy a few days back. Thanks. You flattered me. Hope all is well with you! Take care and stay smiling!

Greg, hello. Thank you for your e-mail. I have been in Philadelphia on business, and will reply very soon.

Sun 4 Feb:
Hello Bert - I thought it was about time I caught up on some visits so I've been walking around the pages visiting people. I've been a bit neglectful over the Christmas break so I'm trying to catch up now. Here's some for you and a tray of nibblies to enjoy with the wine you've got.
Cheers

Hey Bert, thanks for your comments on site today, re 1966. I never really thought of myself as a writer, but hey you just never know!

Hi Bert - Pretty Picture - Here is wishing you a Happy Valentines day.

Hi Bert, I haven't been to visit for awhile, so thought I'd take a minute or two to see how you are. Hope your life continues to be full and I know its pretty busy. Give me a shout out when you have time. Meanwhile, take care.

Hi Bert! I haven't stopped by for a while, but timing is everything isn't it? A little taste of that ice wine will make my day perfect. Thank you!

2/25/07 Hi There Bert, I was beginning to worry a bit, since you had been mia for awhile. I was glad to see you post. You must be pretty busy and that's a good thing, but wanted you to know that you are missed and I'd love to see you around more often. I now have a new page, for some reason Gath has given me two pages now. I had hoped to see you at the party, but its just as well....not to many seem ready to party this time. Stay well.

Bert, just a shout out to say hello and that you're missed. Looking forward to your pithy remarks again soon.

9th March 2007

Hello Bert, just dropping by to say hello, have fun

Hello Bert, hope all is alright and the world is treating you with happiness. I am enjoying a little of the wine and making myself at home.. life in the slow lane can't beat it. Take care of yourself, your wit is missed xx

Hey Bert! Haven't heard from you in a while. Is all well? Happy St. Pat's Day!

Hi Bert - I am just stopping for a quick visit. I hope all is well with you. Can you see signs of Spring over your way?

I am just stopping in to wish you a Happy Easter. Nice picture, Bert.

ello, ello ello anyone home
Hmmm, nup Ok, will just leave you a quick note to say 'ello' and to wish you a very Happy Easter.

Hello bert,

Just dropping by to wish you and your family a Happy Easter

here's easter bunny hopping on by with easter eggs for the kids ...... oh ok the big kids too!

All the best for Easter Bert.

Hello Bert - I just dropped by to wish you and your family a very Happy Easter and a safe and relaxing weekend.