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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11049 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:24 am Post subject: Real World News - OT! |
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Today my sister Louise celebrates her birthday and her first duty for the day was to tell the rest of my family that my Mum (97 year old Barbara) is now in Yeovil Hospital. She is refusing food, her condition is deteriorating. Receiving oxygen, IV antibiotics and fluids. She is comfortable yet weak and tired. Prognosis - Ready for departure. Am I ok with that? Yes but with a heavy heart.
Will she choose Heaven or Over the Rainbow Bridge? She's a Banks, think about it! |
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todd ellis A Zillion
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 10495 Location: little egypt
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Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:54 am Post subject: |
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so sorry to hear, philip. no matter how prepared we are, it's never easy. _________________ "i know philip banks": todd ellis
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Bish 3.5 kHz
Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Posts: 3738 Location: Lost in the cultural wasteland of Long Island
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Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 8:44 am Post subject: |
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Sometimes knowing what's coming can be more difficult than dealing with something unexpected. My sympathies, Philip. _________________ Bish a.k.a. Bish
Smoke me a kipper... I'll be back for breakfast.
I will not feed the trolls... I will not feed the trolls... I will not feed the trolls... I will not feed the trolls. |
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Bruce Boardmeister
Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 7934 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Thankfully it sounds like she’s well cared for. Our warmest thoughts to you and your family.
Bruce _________________ VO-BB Member #31 Enlisted June, 2005
I'm not a Zoo, but over the years I've played one on radio/TV. . |
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craigsvoicetalent Contributor IV
Joined: 04 Oct 2016 Posts: 149 Location: South of Houston, TX
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Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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My thoughts are with you and your family Philip. _________________ Reading, talking and listening.
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Karyn OBryant Cinquecento
Joined: 23 Jul 2013 Posts: 561 Location: Portlandia-adjacent
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Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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The time of waiting is always difficult, as is the time of departure. It's not easy to be far away, feeling helpless.
Sending you comforting thoughts and strength in this hard season.
<3 _________________ * * * * * * * * * *
Pretending to be other people since 1986.
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Lee Gordon A Zillion
Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 6847 Location: West Hartford, CT
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Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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Having gone through a similar experience just a few years ago, I know how difficult it can be. Hopefully, the support of your voiceoverist "family" will bring you some comfort. _________________ Lee Gordon, O.A.V.
Voice President of the United States
www.leegordonproductions.com
Twitter: @LeeGordonVoice
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11049 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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No prizes for guessing the identity of my first Skype caller!
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todd ellis A Zillion
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 10495 Location: little egypt
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Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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edna, the tree warrior? _________________ "i know philip banks": todd ellis
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11049 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:40 am Post subject: |
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Dave someone or other? |
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Kristin Lennox Flight Attendant
Joined: 30 Apr 2011 Posts: 858
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Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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So very sorry, Philip... even when you are somewhat prepared, you're never prepared.
Sending strength to you and yours... _________________ Always look on the bright side of life.
Dee doo. Dee doot doot doo dee doo.
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Jack Daniel Cinquecento
Joined: 23 Jun 2016 Posts: 576 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry Philip, but I am glad your dear mother has had such a long life with loving children. Best to you and yours. _________________ Jack Daniel
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11049 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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Due to a severe case of "I thought YOU were going to tell him" I discovered about an hour ago that , Barbara Annie Mary Banks, my 97 year old Mother died at 0010 UK time. I am raising a glass right now to a courageous life well lived. |
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Kim Fuller DC
Joined: 29 Jan 2011 Posts: 639 Location: Portlandish, Oregon
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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so sorry for your loss, Philip. A glass is raised to Barbara here, as well. |
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Bruce Boardmeister
Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 7934 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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Our warmest thoughts for you and your family. She sounds amazing and I hope your best memories of her will sustain you in the days ahead.
Bruce and Emma _________________ VO-BB Member #31 Enlisted June, 2005
I'm not a Zoo, but over the years I've played one on radio/TV. . |
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