tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post5108806237144521088..comments2024-03-29T06:35:42.668+00:00Comments on Going Gently: My Friend Tom GowansJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-65861012431170127982013-09-24T19:05:52.754+00:002013-09-24T19:05:52.754+00:00I like Hippo. Send him my best wishes and hope he ...I like Hippo. Send him my best wishes and hope he recovers soonMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604864977387798470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-71294539566290880252013-09-24T14:11:09.026+00:002013-09-24T14:11:09.026+00:00Apparently he is now healing well
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If it was a ...Apparently he is now healing well<br />Lol<br />If it was a snake bite..... He's probably bitten its head off by now tooJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-16425269692760164972013-09-24T13:02:18.425+00:002013-09-24T13:02:18.425+00:00John...I started reading Hippo a year or so ago on...John...I started reading Hippo a year or so ago on your recommendation. Never ceases to amaze and amuse. He is indeed mad as a hat, and really should get the toe fixed before the whole foot comes adrift....Nota Benehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969705852180234416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-82384838840451658042013-09-24T12:35:45.479+00:002013-09-24T12:35:45.479+00:00I wondered how you mobilized an Army John! Now th...I wondered how you mobilized an Army John! Now that I am catching up on all my favourite bloggers I see this. Thanks John. No, I still have not reported sick.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-59261002630669233302013-09-24T12:32:53.731+00:002013-09-24T12:32:53.731+00:00Not sure it was a snake, Tom, but laying the concr...Not sure it was a snake, Tom, but laying the concrete pathways is suddenly a priority!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-17316349221918462002013-09-24T10:52:49.258+00:002013-09-24T10:52:49.258+00:00I bet you John: This mishap is just a very clever ...I bet you John: This mishap is just a very clever publicity stunt to make sure you'd send Tom some more readers. Remember when he complained the other day that you seem to attract them like flies whereas he feels a little short changed? It's amazing to what lengths some people will go to increase their popularity and standing in the world. Naturally - should the worst come to the worst we will be treated to future stories of his "Life on a Limp".<br /><br />Anyway, left him a finely crafted comment - a measured mix of sympathy and contempt. Not in that order.<br /><br />You are such a good friend, John: How did we all find you? What have we done to deserve you?<br /><br />UAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-88014284742675166532013-09-24T07:43:01.596+00:002013-09-24T07:43:01.596+00:00Bitten by a snake? Bad luck, Hippo!Bitten by a snake? Bad luck, Hippo!Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-87328580828216043602013-09-24T07:13:49.953+00:002013-09-24T07:13:49.953+00:00PS while blackberrying with Jess on Sunday she com...PS while blackberrying with Jess on Sunday she complained about the spiders; exclaiming, " I was bitten by a spider in the States ! "<br /><br />I simply answered, " Your not in America now... pick " BadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-66581860011441517052013-09-24T07:11:38.424+00:002013-09-24T07:11:38.424+00:00Oh I didn't think Winifred was on a trial peri...Oh I didn't think Winifred was on a trial period. She seemed to have settled in beautifully. Fingers crossed she stays... you are leaving us with a cliff hanger today John !<br />Will pop over to Tom's now xBadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-6881570103155173392013-09-24T06:53:27.681+00:002013-09-24T06:53:27.681+00:00OUCHOUCHJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-71641083239653636442013-09-24T06:37:01.292+00:002013-09-24T06:37:01.292+00:00Look John, I don't know how to put this kindly...Look John, I don't know how to put this kindly, however lovely the hat is and it is... it makes you look a complete tit. Wear it and you're nearly as mad and bad a hero as Tom.<br /><br />LLXlettice leafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17637631435776710877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-33736313943818486202013-09-24T02:38:50.575+00:002013-09-24T02:38:50.575+00:00John, Your friend Tom is a stubborn man. He coul...John, Your friend Tom is a stubborn man. He could lose his entire foot if he continues swelling. Hopefully the outcome is better than the bite.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-32205509600780526532013-09-24T00:21:02.309+00:002013-09-24T00:21:02.309+00:00That toe is haunting me. I'll check his blog t...That toe is haunting me. I'll check his blog to see if he's still alive tomorrow. Razmatazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757164543598076420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-14505143532022655672013-09-23T23:36:14.795+00:002013-09-23T23:36:14.795+00:00I always read tom with a wince on my face anyhow -...I always read tom with a wince on my face anyhow - he's gotta be one of the toughest SOB's ever walking this planet. Brave or crazy - havent figured out which yet!Janice Grinyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363741660626407979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-34913813972565129692013-09-23T23:27:56.736+00:002013-09-23T23:27:56.736+00:00I know xI know xJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-61237157278228816512013-09-23T23:21:33.118+00:002013-09-23T23:21:33.118+00:00John, I would take your hat over that bugger of a ...John, I would take your hat over that bugger of a toe any day! Wow....<br /><br /><br /><br />PS: Thanks for stopping by my blog today--I'm in denial about how many dogs we have, suffice it to say, I'm now over my limit....~Kim at Golden Pines~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-54272310996738762142013-09-23T23:06:05.534+00:002013-09-23T23:06:05.534+00:00Looked at the blog...looked at the toe..Gorg!!!!!Looked at the blog...looked at the toe..Gorg!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-67611285254575904392013-09-23T22:52:38.896+00:002013-09-23T22:52:38.896+00:00Visited Tom's blog and shuddered. Such stoics...Visited Tom's blog and shuddered. Such stoicsm.<br />Love your hat - and will be very, very suprised if Winifred leaves. Very surprised.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-62041202552905456662013-09-23T22:51:42.951+00:002013-09-23T22:51:42.951+00:00Bugger! Chigger?
I'm feeling a little queasy...Bugger! Chigger?<br /><br />I'm feeling a little queasy....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-26571414514917392212013-09-23T22:26:02.015+00:002013-09-23T22:26:02.015+00:00OMG!OMG!Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-80595929451384346522013-09-23T22:24:41.229+00:002013-09-23T22:24:41.229+00:00Do we get to vote? If so, I vote that Winifred sta...Do we get to vote? If so, I vote that Winifred stays, she is a charming one. I will visit your friend's blog and hope to hear good news on the toe front and the snake bite incident.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-26542080969038740992013-09-23T22:14:49.068+00:002013-09-23T22:14:49.068+00:00I will tell all tomorrowI will tell all tomorrowJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-8644560859956969582013-09-23T22:14:20.993+00:002013-09-23T22:14:20.993+00:00With the risk of sounding like a favourite uncle. ...With the risk of sounding like a favourite uncle. Tom is an absolute delight.<br />They don't breed anyone like him any more<br />Keep on reading his life makes my hair curl xJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-37520085592419887262013-09-23T22:13:50.127+00:002013-09-23T22:13:50.127+00:00We all lead different lives. Everything is relativ...We all lead different lives. Everything is relative. A tragedy for me is nothing to someone else.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-32083983480931790842013-09-23T22:12:40.584+00:002013-09-23T22:12:40.584+00:00She's staying, right? I suspect you'll hav...She's staying, right? I suspect you'll have a lot of pissy followers if Winnie goes.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.com