STAYING CAUGHT UP WITH U!...
You would have thought Don Rickles stopped by my place! You're familiar with the term "Cabin Fever", I'm sure. Well, I am continuing on the mend from the Flu bug. My Laptop Computer is in the repair shop (and not being parted out in China). It is a pain to be without it. But life goes on...Since I was already home-bound I've been reading books ranging from Horses to Biographies of interesting people. Which reminds me...
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Last night, I was reading a book written by a future Guest on my feature "THE INTERVIEW" and I lapsed into a terrible "Laughing Fit". If you've never suffered one of these, you WILL before you turn 100--believe me! It was a minor miracle my neighbors didn't call 9-1-1. I fell off the couch and tried to walk to the kitchen for ten minutes...my sides hurt! Sorry, I can't "tip my hand of cards" and tell you who the author is. But he is absolutely Hysterical. After I made it to the kitchen for a bottle of Propel (I drink 8 of these a day), I wound up spraying it all over myself (Note to Myself: Never try to get serious with a bottle of Propel flavored water when you can't stop laughing). Fortunately, after about 12 minutes of this lunacy, I started to open my mail and got caught up with the latest newsletter from Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship--a favorite charity of mine. This cured my laughing spasm and settled me down as I was absorbed in every page. Under the stewardship of my friend and Executive Director, Mary Hadsall, Camelot continues to touch the lives of countless riders at no charge...even with these tough economic times. Click on their Logo located on the right-hand margin of this Blog Page for more information. This non-profit organization positively lends meaning to life for me...and I dearly miss all my friends there. But they know I'll be back...
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On a final "catch-up" note: We have removed all 73 photos from my PHOTO GALLERY (on my full website at http://www.michaelmanning.tv/) . So, if you stop by there, you'll find a "vacant lot" instead of a proverbial "house"! There were a lot of very sound reasons for taking this action. For starters, I've lost 42 pounds and got healthy (the present Flu notwithstanding). The photos were in need of a major updating as they leaned heavily (no pun intended) on my past and certainly not my present or my future. I've never been a guy who likes to look back. Believe me! As Shakespeare said in Macbeth: "What's done is done". With this in mind, and Bon Jovi's "Wanna Make a Memory" playing on my jukebox, I've assembled the Best team of Photographers in Scottsdale, Arizona and we hope to make some new memories that "keeps it real" (and positive). All of this is exciting! In fact, being grounded at home with the Flu forces you to take notice of every custom framing piece on the walls. Anything that struck me as lacking meaning or not being positive was taken down and replaced with "Good Stuff". That's all from here. I owe many of you a visit and I always keep my word. Thanks again for being so patient with me through the technical challenges of my erratic Laptop Computer. "This Too Shall Pass".
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HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
posted by Michael Manning @ 3:23 PM
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Michael, I'm so sorry to hear you've been bitten by the flu bug. So far I've been fortunate enough to dodge the flu and hope my good fortune continues. Get well soon!
Looking forward to seeing the new pics, and hope your computer comes back to you soon and in good repair.
Hope you have a happy and joyous Christmas season and New Year, dear Michael. :o)
Much love,
Diane
Have a healthier weekend, Michael. I hope you and your computer are up and well and virus free soon.
Diane: lol! When I reflect on how much e-mail each of us has to read, I always come back to the love and kindness of YOUR messages. Many emails are business-related; some are polite but lack warmth or genuine caring. But YOUR messages to me and to all of us are infused with a beautiful and genuine warmth. I treasure your friendship, the depth of feeling you always have for me and your loyalty. This is a Christmas gift to me and to all of us, Diane! Thank You!! :)
Cosmic: It's always something, isn't it? Staying at home with chicken soup and books and movies! The repair shop showed me a typical hard drive and went on to explain the "Mean Break Down Time" of each one! I just shook my head and said "Please treat it like it's yours". I'll drop by, Cosmic! :D)
Hey Michael! Sorry to here you and your computer aren't feeling well. I myself have a terrible cold and sound like a barking seal.
GET WELL SOON!!
And thats why i have 5 computers so I don;t spew water over my lap.
Now I'm eager to see who it is.
I hope you get your laptop back soon and a little down time doesn't hurt.
Hope you're feeling better, Michael. Impressed by the weight loss. Great time to update the photos. I'm working hard to lose ten--over Christmas no less.
Sylvana: lol! At least you'll be thrilled to know I'm not taking it sitting down! (No wait...that didn't sound right). I am fighting back with chewable Vitamin C tablets, and two meds from my ultra groovy doctor. Good ammunication. I'll drop by to see what you've been up to! :D)
Walker: The kitchen is well stocked. Hugh Hefner would approve! See ya soon! :)
Bud: Before the bug, I was biking 11.47 miles a night at a clip of 2.6 miles per minute. That certainly has helped. Lost 5 pant sizes so far. Shoulder PT resumes Monday night. Glad to get back in there; I've missed the crew of friends there. We encourage each other--a fantastic group of people--each with their own fascinating background! Thanks for caring and writing, my friend!
I'm anxious to read that book Michael I need some laughs... :D
The Interview was taped yesterday, Green Tea. It will be up soon! Looks like "THE INTERVIEW" is getting busy! :D)
if you are going to fall off the couch, laughing is the way to go.
Hey Michael I hope you feel better.
Glenn Bishop
Seraphine: TRUE!!!!:D)
Glenn: I'm getting there! Thanks for the good word!!!!!
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