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Old 09-19-2012, 06:55 PM   Top  -  End  -  #1
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Hi

Just wanted to start a thread for all the 'get better soon' thoughts for Rich. From the post in the news thread, it sounds like he'll be all right.

But we're all praying and pulling for him anyway. So get better soon.
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Old 09-19-2012, 06:59 PM   Top  -  End  -  #2
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Glass in the drawing hand is bad. Hope Mr. Burlew doesn't have any lasting issues from this, and now an awkward speedy recovery wish from me. *wishes*
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Old 09-19-2012, 07:02 PM   Top  -  End  -  #3
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Get your rest, listen to your doctor(s) and heal up well. We'll see if we can ring up a cleric, ideally one with the healing domain.

Take the time to heal right, I'll wait for the story from a healthy Giant.
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Old 09-19-2012, 07:08 PM   Top  -  End  -  #4
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Good lord! A personal story from Fearless Leader! Impossible!

Get well soon Rich! We'll still be here when you get back.
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Old 09-19-2012, 07:17 PM   Top  -  End  -  #5
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Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.
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Old 09-19-2012, 07:21 PM   Top  -  End  -  #6
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I have the urge to go and send him a card now....
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Old 09-19-2012, 07:40 PM   Top  -  End  -  #7
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Registered just so I could come here and say Best Wishes For A Swift Recovery!
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Old 09-19-2012, 07:41 PM   Top  -  End  -  #8
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Speedy recovery, Giant!

(And so there is a Mrs. Giant -- wow, that's unexpected! )
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Old 09-19-2012, 07:53 PM   Top  -  End  -  #9
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I hope he's in the care of a high level cleric.
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Old 09-19-2012, 07:56 PM   Top  -  End  -  #10
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Get well soon, dude!
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Old 09-19-2012, 08:00 PM   Top  -  End  -  #11
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Oh man, get better ASAP, Rich!
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Old 09-19-2012, 08:01 PM   Top  -  End  -  #12
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Heal up well, Giant! Take as long as you need to recover.
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Old 09-19-2012, 08:06 PM   Top  -  End  -  #13
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I understand how does it feel not being able to do much, having being operated recently. Good luck and dont push yourself to hard.
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Old 09-19-2012, 08:08 PM   Top  -  End  -  #14
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(And so there is a Mrs. Giant -- wow, that's unexpected! )
Now what's that supposed to mean? Anyways, get better soon! I'd hate Tarquin to get away from this failure without having Elan make an illusion to cover his escape!
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Old 09-19-2012, 08:08 PM   Top  -  End  -  #15
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I'm echoing everybody else here:

I hope you feel better soon!

Don't push yourself though; we don't want you to try and do too much too soon and risk making anything worse! We can wait!
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Old 09-19-2012, 08:19 PM   Top  -  End  -  #16
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Take all the time you need, Rich. Your health and wellbeing is far more important than the strip or the kickstarter work.

Hoping you a fully and speedy recovery (and for the need for painkillers to disappear pretty quickly too).

Now where's the heart of a virgin collected on his/her wedding night when you need it?
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Old 09-19-2012, 08:24 PM   Top  -  End  -  #17
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All the best from me and my family to yours. I hope the Giant and family are doing well.
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Old 09-19-2012, 08:30 PM   Top  -  End  -  #18
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Oh dear. Poor Rich! Sounds painful.

Glad to know the doctor says there will be a full recovery. I suppose not knowing how long it will take is stressful, though. May it be sooner rather than later!

Anyway, thank you Mrs. Giant for giving us this information. Make sure to knock some sense into him if he gets any ridiculous ideas like "resume work before recovering enough."

Take care of each other and get well soon.
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Old 09-19-2012, 08:33 PM   Top  -  End  -  #19
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Aww man, sorry to hear about the accident Just take it easy! No rush here.

Praying for quick recovery and no lasting side effects.
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Old 09-19-2012, 08:53 PM   Top  -  End  -  #20
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Giant,

Sorry to hear about your injury. I imagine it's frustrating as well as painful: everyday life is much harder when one hand is out of commission. I hope you heal soon, and completely.

Thanks for a fun comic, for your insights on games, and for creating a place for this forum. You've made the world a little bit more fun and friendly, and that's a pretty amazing feat.

Take care.

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Old 09-19-2012, 09:04 PM   Top  -  End  -  #21
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To the Giant,

My best wishes for a speedy recovery. You've created both a wonderful comic and an amazing place for all the gamers and nerds on the Internet to hang out, and I'm so glad that I found this place. For my part, I'll wait as long as necessary and I hope you do everything to make sure your health is your first priority.

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Old 09-19-2012, 09:06 PM   Top  -  End  -  #22
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Take care of yourself, Rich, and I'll add you to the prayers we say with my daughter every night.

And don't think of it as a maddening inconvenience; think of it as an opportunity to learn to use a mouse -- and everything else -- with your left hand. Or right hand if you are a lefty, like me.

Which reminds me -- my sister got me a card one time that said: "Everybody is born left-handed. You turn right-handed when you commit your first sin."
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Old 09-19-2012, 09:14 PM   Top  -  End  -  #23
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Sorry to hear about your accident, get better soon! Your health is the most important thing! Sending positive thoughts your way!
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Old 09-19-2012, 09:19 PM   Top  -  End  -  #24
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Best possible wish would be from a 17th+ level wizard for:
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Hope he gets well all the same though.
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Old 09-19-2012, 09:29 PM   Top  -  End  -  #25
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Oh dang, I didn't know Giants could actually be hurt! Such awesome fortitude saves...

How many Aid Another Schenanigans can we pull off to assist with a Heal Check to speed up the recovery?

Seriously though, hope you feel better, Mr. The Giant!
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Old 09-19-2012, 09:56 PM   Top  -  End  -  #26
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Giant

First of all thank you for all the hard work and attention you have given us, your fans. We know and understand that no matter how awesome one's work is, health should be the first priority. While it will be difficult to wait, we (or at least I) will wait patiently for your recovery.

My best wishes and prayers:

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Old 09-19-2012, 10:15 PM   Top  -  End  -  #27
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You give us a wonderful comic, and a forum best described as 'home'. All my wishes go to you.
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Old 09-19-2012, 10:25 PM   Top  -  End  -  #28
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Get well soon, Rich!

And toward that end, you may want to look into somatic-based techniques such as Feldenkrais or (Hanna) Somatics. They can be a great adjunct to traditional Physical Therapy.

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Old 09-19-2012, 10:46 PM   Top  -  End  -  #29
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Ouch man. Glad you're okay, and get well soon. We'll be here when you get back.

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Old 09-19-2012, 11:26 PM   Top  -  End  -  #30
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Fervent wishes for effective painkillers and a swift recovery for you – from a new fan of your excellent work.

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