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Posted by Bruce Kendall (D) on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

Sure, an assassin assassinates people for a living, but to be very good at it.....

Like most, I'm sure, I've been bombarded with the news about the H1N1 virus. It's everywhere, yet it is nowhere, because it seems to be a very distant thing. At least it seemed distant until last night.

My brother in law, a 45-year old guy who maybe cracked a beer open on a fishing trip once, and still thinks "shucks" is a curse word, didn't feel very well this last Friday. He decided to stay home, marking his second sick day in over twenty years.

By noon he was coughing up blood, so my sister promptly nagged him to the doctor's office. One thing led to another, and the next thing you know he is sitting in an emergency room being told he has the H1N1 virus. He was going through "business as usual" in the emergency room -- if you've been there, you know -- and then on Sunday afternoon it was all over. Just like that, he was gone.

Wow. H1N1 is suddenly on the doorstep.

• Little I can say that hasn't already been said........... - kavakidd 12:36:27 10/29/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  In fact, I mis-read at first and thought he had gotten over it as quickly as it came. Anyway-all of my best wishes, thoughts, prayers etc., are with you all.
  

  "Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to" Mark Twain
  
  

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• Bummer! Big hug to you both! - Timbo in Oz 01:03:20 10/28/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  Sad, I'm pretty busy and pretty stressed but thinking of you two, and caring kinda helps and does NOT make things worse.
  
  
  
  
  Warmest
  
  Timothy Bailey
  The Skyptical Mensurer and Audio Scrounger
  
  And gladly would he learn and gladly teach - Chaucer. ;-)!
  
  'Still not saluting.'
  
  http://www.theanalogdept.com/tim_bailey.htm
  
  

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• Hey, man. It's a sign for us all to take it seriously. - Enophile 22:15:17 10/27/09 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  Did he have anything else going on that would set bhim up for such a big hit?
  
  For some, it's the vigor of their immune response that can make trouble.
  
  H1N1 can get your own immune response to help kill you. H1N1 can result in mortality mediated through massive induction of Th1 cytokines - it's your own immune parts that get all revved up and kill you in an H1N1 induced frenzy.
  
  You become your immune system's innocent bystander.
  
  It's a fuckin' wild thing.
  
  What a bummer, Bruce.
  
  Many good thoughts headed your way.
  
  On a pound for pound basis, those viruses are geniuses.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  • Are you saying that those of us with excellent - kavakidd 12:34:58 10/29/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Hey, man. It's a sign for us all to take it seriously. posted by Enophile on October 27, 2009 at 22:15:17

    immune systems could, in fact, be in the most danger. Damn! Guess I shouldn't be so nonchalant
    

    "Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to" Mark Twain
    
    

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  • There were no other conditions....he was healthy. - Bruce Kendall 06:18:14 10/28/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Hey, man. It's a sign for us all to take it seriously. posted by Enophile on October 27, 2009 at 22:15:17

    That was certainly a slap in the back of the head for me. H1N1 is far worse than I imagined.
    
    
    
    
    

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• That's deeply troubling. - axolotl 20:21:41 10/27/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  Bruce, I am so sorry to hear this.
  
  After mild consequences of a flu passing through this household within the last month, it's profoundly sad to hear that H1N1 can take one so vital and unaware of the devastation it can wreak.
  
  You stay as well as you can, my friend. Please.
  
  axolotl
  
  

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• I'm sorry for your loss...Bruce...nt - kootenay 20:12:57 10/27/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

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  If a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing well
  (Proverb)
  
  

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• RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. - Cellist 17:02:46 10/27/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  Very sorry for your family's lose, Bruce. I've been working overtime spreading the word to all those who feel the vaccination is not necessary.
  
  Fritz
  (AKA The mad doctor)
  

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• Way too young ...... - three_sox 15:30:49 10/27/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  ...My condolences to you, to your sis and to all your family affected by this tragedy.
  
  Stay positive and get healthy.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Smile
  
  Sox
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• wow. Really sorry to hear about this, Bruce - stan2 14:09:19 10/27/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  
  We think we had H1N1 in the house last month - our 12 yr old. It slowed him down for a couple days, left the rest of us alone, then exited. Accounts like yours are going to be repeated this season, unfortunately. That damn virus can be both efficient and selective, apparently. Assassin is the right word.
  
  Take care of yourself, and family.
  

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• Yes, condolences to you and your family, Bruce (nt) - 1973shovel 10:14:59 10/27/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  
  

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• condolences, Bruce (nt) - Jeff TOJ 09:08:04 10/27/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

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  Jeff TOJ
  
  I like it. I like it a lot.
  
  

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• Deeply sorry to hear this - LWR 05:48:09 10/27/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  Words do not work well in these situations, but my condolences to all ....
  Did he have children?
  

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• My sorry to hear this... - FenderLover 05:40:21 10/27/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  Condolences. Did his flu progress to Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)? My brother-in-law died from this several years ago. Hidden "walking pneumonnia" (no fever, no coughs) lead to ARDS after doing some yard work, one weekend. He was dead in two days. Left two grammar school aged kids. Very scary stuff.
  
  You take care of yourself, too!
  

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• RE: unexpected loss is never a welcome guest - LousyTourist 05:14:47 10/27/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  let's hope the stay is short
  
  
  The political problem of mankind is to combine three things: economic efficiency, social justice and individual liberty.
  -- John Maynard Keynes
  
  

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• Yeah that is a scary virus - ElbowGeek 04:59:22 10/27/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  My condolences to you and the family. I really hope it can be eradicated ASAP; fortunately with our much greater knowledge of these things there is hope we will not see a repeat of previous events.
  
  Wow.
  

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• Wow... - Todd A. 18:34:09 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  It's way too easy to forget that life is fragile....very fragile. My condolences, Bruce
  

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• Condolences. Perhaps its time to don N95 respiratory masks when in public? ~t - mpathus 18:26:39 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

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• Horrible... - pretzel_logic 17:39:59 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  My condolences, what a horrible thing to have happen for such a young man. Hug your wife and your kids everyday, you never know what minute thing can take away a loved one.
  
  My daughter is now sick, just came down with a cold but seems worse, am going to keep 2 eyes open on her and her sister.
  

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• That is so terrifying and sad - JoshT 16:47:50 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  One of our employees has it, but seems to be dealing with it well and should be back any day now. There must be other factors that determine how hard it hits.
  
  I guess this is a wake up call, because I never worried about this much before.
  
  My condolences Bruce. I am very sorry. And frightened.
  

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• Sorry to hear of this Bruce - driver 16:09:14 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  Especially since you've been going through so much.
  
  When we're still hanging on to how things were, our arms aren't free to embrace today-Rob Bell
  
  

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• Condolences - Mack 14:54:01 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  I'm at a loss for words, I am saddened for you and family.
  

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• RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. - REL54 12:29:23 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  so sad to hear of your terrible and sudden loss. my sincere condolences to you and all of your family.
  

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• Terrible news - rlindsa 11:53:28 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  my condolences to his family and friends. You take care of yourself.
  
  rlindsa
  
  

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• Sorry to hear this Bruce... - bboroski 11:42:45 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  H1N1 is a bad bug. My youngest son had it and was sick for 7 days.
  Some people get sick and some people get really sick. It is like a
  plague here in NC where I live. All of the kids are getting it at
  school and bringing it home to their families. Stay well and stay
  away from anyone you suspect might have it.
  

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• My deepest sympathy (nt) - Jack G 11:31:06 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

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• Unbelievably frightening. - Muzikmike 11:29:12 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  My condolences and hope the rest of the family is OK.
  
  Very scary for healthy guys like you and me.
  
  
  There is no such thing as too many records.
  There is just too little room for them!
  
  
  
  

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• saddened and shocked - Grover 11:21:29 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  and then shocked and saddened.
  
  That news just is WRONG on so many different levels. Shit.
  
  
  

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• RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. - double28 10:57:08 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  My condolences to you and your wife's family. That is so sorry to hear. Will
  

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• Sorry for your loss, Bruce...(nt) - mkuller 10:11:13 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  (nt)
  

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• Hell's teeth!... What crappy news... - feet's too big 10:07:19 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  Heartfelt condolences for your sister and family are indeed winging over the water....
  
  Now make very sure that you bloody well look after yourself and Diane, for heaven's sake!!...
  
  Pull up whatever drawbridges are required to minimise your personal risk, especially as you are at a lower ebb from currently being under other treatment... Wash your hands with virulently anti-bacterial solution so frequently that you risk taking a new layer of skin off each day...
  
  Do whatever it takes to stay clear of this bug... You're important to us, you b#stard...
  
  
  
  
  Bill.
  

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• Sorry. They say the stuff will be gone by next year. - free.ranger 09:52:39 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  Mutated and absorbed into the big McDonald's gene pool blender. You have to wonder how many it will take down before then. Sorry for the loss. That sounded fast.
  
  
  

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• Jesus, Bruce - sjb 09:33:38 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  that's terrible!!
  
  So sorry to hear it. I'm very sorry for you, your sister and her family. Just awful.
  
  "The man is only half himself, the other half is his expression." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
  
  

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• RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. - musetap 09:33:12 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  That's horrible... and weird.
  
  From what I've read of H1N1 it seems he was in the least likely age group to be so susceptible to it. Shows what's known about it.
  
  Condolences to you all on your tragic loss.
  
  “ Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination. ” -Michael McClure
  
  

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• Ugh - Brian Walsh 08:59:41 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  Terrible news like that is hardly the way to start the week.
  
  My heartfelt condolences to you and everyone else.
  
  Brian Walsh
  
  

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• My condolences, Bruce.... - JimK 08:51:07 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  Not only to you, but to your sister and entire family as well.
  
  Jim
  
  
  
  

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• Wow - badman 08:35:17 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  Sorry to hear that, Bruce. Condolences to your wife.
  
  
  
  Bass is supposed to sound big. 6.5" is not a woofer size.
  
  
  
  

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• Damn. I am sorry for your family - Mike B. 07:56:35 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  like most people, I have gone on my daily routine and been sad to hear of those who contracted this new strain. I have seen those cases on the news where young kids have been kept alive in the ER for days due to it. But your experience really brings home the impact of this killer. Again, I am sorry that your family has lost such a valuable member
  

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• That's terrible - PabloP 07:46:20 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: You really have to admire an efficient assassin. posted by Bruce Kendall on October 26, 2009 at 07:37:34

  Condolences to your sister. I thought this H1N1 thing was supposed to have relatively mild symptoms for adults. Coughing up blood?
  
  Btw, the way the government is distributing the first batch of the vaccine is typically obtuse, and dangerous. it's being distributed through the emergency network. They're having having free drive-through vaccinations at local health service districts and giving the shots to anyone who drives through regardless of whether or not they're in a high risk group. Primary care physicians with high risk patients are still waiting for the vaccine.
  

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