# "Heartfelt" wishes and prayers for Wally **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 4, 2000, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736 "2000-03-04T19:18:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2000, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/41 "2000-03-05T02:55:00Z")
Good luck with your surgery, Wally. Hope you have a speedy recovery and are back to posting real soon. * * * “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” - Anne Frank ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2000, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/42 "2000-03-05T02:58:00Z")
I don’t know you that well yet, Wally, but I’m pulling for you! And anxiously awaiting your return to the new Guy Stuff thread, where you’ll be sorely missed I’m sure. And, BTW, \ most nurses LIKE to be bothered by their patients… up to you, HOW you bother them now! Go with God, and return swiftly. * * * To dream of the person you would like to be is to waste the person you are.—Anon. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Watson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Dr.Watson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Watson)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2000, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/43 "2000-03-05T03:02:00Z")
Can I take over callin’ people ‘Putz’ during yer recovery? You know somebody has to do it. Best of luck. Dr. Watson “God heals and the Doctor takes the Fees.” – Benjamin Franklin ---
**Author:** ![WallyM7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b5e925/32.png) [@WallyM7](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WallyM7)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2000, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/44 "2000-03-05T03:18:00Z")
You guys are going to make me cry again. Er, I mean, get something in my eye again. Dr. Watson, I’m leaving you and Coldfire in charge of the “putz” brigade. * * * Voted as: **The poster you’d most like to meet.** I demand a recount. ---
**Author:** ![evilbeth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/evilbeth/32/2268_2.png) [@evilbeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/evilbeth)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2000, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/45 "2000-03-05T04:05:00Z")
Being the switchboard operator for a hospital, let me give you some advice. Read the instructions on how to use the phone in your room. Don’t have everyone you have known since birth call you right after surgery. Don’t call the hospital operator and ask, “Do I have any messages?”–a hospital is not a hotel. Of course, if you don’t follow this advice, nothing bad will happen to you but the operator will be really annoyed! (On second thought, forget I mentioned any of that!) Hope everything goes fine and we’ll be thinking about you! * * * I have a hobby. I have the world’s largest collection of seashells. I keep it scattered on beaches all over the world. Maybe you’ve seen some of it. ---
**Author:** ![Sylence](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b19c9b/32.png) [@Sylence](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylence)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2000, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/46 "2000-03-05T04:33:00Z")
You’ll be fine, Wally. Remember, David Letterman had a _quintuple_ bypass. . . and it took them an hour just to verify that yes, he does have a heart. _Rimshot._ Seriously, you’ll be fine. 🙂 – Sylence * * * If a bird doesn’t sing, I’ll wait until it sings. - Tokugawa Ieyasu ---
**Author:** ![aha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/eada6e/32.png) [@aha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aha)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2000, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/47 "2000-03-05T04:40:00Z")
Wally you are in our prayers good luck. * * * Yours truly, aha ---
**Author:** ![Bluepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Bluepony](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bluepony)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2000, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/48 "2000-03-05T05:11:00Z")
Wally, Just make sure those doctors aren’t practicing on that old Milton Bradley “Operation” game before they wheel you in. That’s a small hint that they _might_ not know what they’re doing. 😃 Best wishes and get back to us soon! _Cheval Bleu_ * * * _…send lawyers, guns, and money…_ ``` Warren Zevon ``` ---
**Author:** ![techchick68](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ea5d25/32.png) [@techchick68](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/techchick68)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2000, 8:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/49 "2000-03-05T08:57:00Z")
So, has anyone come up with lyrics for the tune to the e-card I sent Wally? Come on, listen to it a while! You might find it kinda catchy but I want some songwriter (psuedo even) to make up lyrics to the midi so he can play it over in his head while recovering! ---
**Author:** ![Fillet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/2acd7d/32.png) [@Fillet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fillet)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2000, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/50 "2000-03-05T16:09:00Z")
Wally, Best of luck to you - I look forward to the swift return of your knife-edge wit to the board. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2000, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/51 "2000-03-05T16:34:00Z")
Wally - best wishes, guy. I’m sure it will all go well, and that you’ll be back here in no time! ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2000, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/52 "2000-03-06T00:13:00Z")
_salutes_ Yes Sir, WallyM7, Sir! Private Watson and Private Coldfire will handle general Putz-calling in your absence. Is there some sort of quota we need to reach? A minimum of Putzes per day? A maximum, God forbid? Will there be ample supplies of Putzes to cover general board usage? Private Coldfire, awaiting further intelligence. * * * **Coldfire** _Voted **Poster Most Likely To Post Drunk** _ * * * _ **"You know how complex women are"** _ - Neil Peart, **Rush** (1993) ---
**Author:** ![WallyM7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b5e925/32.png) [@WallyM7](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WallyM7)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2000, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/53 "2000-03-06T01:57:00Z")
Minimum putzes per day = 1 Maximum = 3 (overuse will dilute the effectiveness.) I’ve left you enough putzes to last you until March 16, if you don’t abuse it. By the 16th, I should be out of the hospital and strong enough to resume my normal duties. Don’t let me down. I’m counting on you. * * * Voted as: **The poster you’d most like to meet.** I demand a recount. ---
**Author:** ![Arnold\_Winkelried](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2000, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/54 "2000-03-06T04:40:00Z")
Well, I can’t really add much of anything to what’s already been said. Best of luck to you, and **follow your doctor’s advice**! And don’t forget to post a “hello, I’m back” message when you return to the board. None of this just sneaking in like you were never gone. ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2000, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/55 "2000-03-06T05:06:00Z")
Let me know how it goes, Wally. I might need to come up and get a brain or some courage! If that wicked old witch dosent get me first. See you soon! * * * Cecil said it. I believe it. That settles it. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2000, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/56 "2000-03-06T06:12:00Z")
Wally, honey, sweetheart, darling…? We’ve already talked about the exercises you’re going to have to do after surgery and you _know_ I’ll bring the spatula. 😉 In the meantime, breathe deep and know a raft of good wishes are carrying you through the storm… :::smooch::: * * * [**StoryTyler**](http://sites.netscape.net/storytyler/homepage) “Not everybody does it, but everybody should.” ---
**Author:** ![WallyM7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b5e925/32.png) [@WallyM7](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WallyM7)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2000, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/57 "2000-03-06T06:26:00Z")
Nice going, Ty. Just thinking about you with the spatula cranked up my heart to 110. For God’s sake, don’t wear the red bra. My heart won’t take it. * * * Voted as: **The poster you’d most like to meet.** I demand a recount. ---
**Author:** ![techchick68](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ea5d25/32.png) [@techchick68](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/techchick68)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2000, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/58 "2000-03-06T06:43:00Z")
Is that the famed “Aunt Jemima treatment” from “Stripes”? Sounds like fun to me \< giggle \> ---
**Author:** ![BoBettie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2000, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/59 "2000-03-06T11:57:00Z")
Wally, I know you’ll do just fine, and I just wanted to add my well wishes here. If you’re recouping on-line and want someone to chat with, look me up on Yahoo messanger- suzette100. Take care and get well fast! Zette 🙂 🙂 🙂 OH! and while you’re in the hospital, and you’re choking down the awful food- remember this: They can’t screw up cold cereal. (Thank God) * * * “If I had to live your life, I’d be begging to have someone pop out both my eyes. Just in case I came across a mirror.” - android209 (in the Pit) [Zettecity](http://www.angelfire.com/ny3/zettecity/index.html) Voted “Most Empathetic”- can you believe that? ---
**Author:** ![Rysdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2000, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736/60 "2000-03-06T14:03:00Z")
Wally, I have a confession to make: I “putzed” someone without asking your permission. I beg your forgiveness. I should’ve followed the proper protocol and waited for you to officially “putz” him, but the urge was irresistable…and I putzed. From now on, I promise to only “schmuck,” “nitwit,” and “a\*\*hole” and never to “putz” without authorization. Here’s hoping you the most speedy of recoveries. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartfelt-wishes-and-prayers-for-wally/14736.md?page=4)