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Anyone hear from J-O-H-N??

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Anyone hear from J-O-H-N ?? He was always leaving funny comments. I just haven’t seen him on here lately

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TeleGuy profile image
TeleGuy

I have been thinking the same thing, his last post appears to be 3 months ago.

Yes. He's alive and well. He's on vacation for a bit.

GoBucks profile image
GoBucks in reply to

Probably eating 3 scoops of ice cream b/c it's summer!

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lincolnj8 in reply to GoBucks

I trained him well. Chocolate chip please

Yes , I have . I too was concerned with his absence . I called him . He’s doing fine . Just laying low after being harassed by another member .. hu isn’t the same without him . Please Come back j-o-h-n ? Take care ✌️😎

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Yadifan in reply to

I've been wondering the same thing lately. You are missed Mr. J-O-H-N! I do understand the need for a break every once in a while. Relieved to know you've been in contact with him and that he's okay. Thank you Faith & Lulu & Tom for posting.

in reply to Yadifan

I love j-o-h-n .. ✌️

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Dett in reply to

Thanks for the update, Scott. I’ve been wondering where John was for some time. Was thinking the worst. I can’t imagine why someone here would want to harass him.

in reply to Dett

One in every barrel !😳

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monte1111 in reply to

I don't care what they say, it wasn't me.

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treedown in reply to Dett

J-O-H-N did reply to a PM early at his departure. I did not hear he was harassed and only heard he made the decision not to participate anymore. A definite loss though it seems some did not get or appreciate his humor. I for one did very much. I hope he is well.

in reply to treedown

He doing other stuff ,he said . A man of many interest beyond humor .We used to banter back and forth like Don Rickle .. some people just can’t take a joke . He picked up n the third call yesterday . He said , on the first he was showering with his wife , on the second with his girlfriend . 😂😂😂🥳🥳. I can’t count the times j-o-h-n lifted me up out of the dirt .. He’s my man . Luv this guy .. later ✌️

treedown profile image
treedown in reply to

I feelnthe same way and told him as much when I thanked him for making me laugh during a very trying time in my life. I wish him well.

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CAMPSOUPS in reply to

That's good to hear. For me it has been like the elephant in the room. We all know he is missing but we don't say anything about it.

in reply to CAMPSOUPS

I spoke to him . I’ll call him manana and update ya. 👍

in reply to

He is AOK . ❤️🙏

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Haniff in reply to

Thanks Scott

Good to know, my ice cream ain’t tasting the same till I know he is fine and good 😌

Gonna have two scoops of chocolate chip ice cream now…yippee

Scott send him all our good regards, thanks 🙏

Haniff ❤️

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lincolnj8 in reply to Haniff

3 scoops is better. Chocolate chip please..

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Haniff in reply to lincolnj8

Hahaha 🍨👌

in reply to Haniff

“ Two Scoops”! And Opa! To j-o-h-n ! 🍦🍦🍻

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Haniff in reply to

❤️❤️❤️

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lincolnj8 in reply to

Remind him about our 3 scoop ice cream deal. lol

in reply to CAMPSOUPS

He’s good . I got him again . Told him that the troops are restless ..

westof profile image
westof in reply to

Hmm... Scott...I have a plan. Stay tuned!

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Karmaji in reply to

Hello J.O.H.N come back.....Do not get disturbed by some member's comments.... Diversity of opinion is essential....Sat Sri Akal...life is sacred and eternal...

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lincolnj8 in reply to

Got Chocolate chip ice cream waiting for you - 3 scoops

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SeosamhM in reply to

Please tell him I promise not to grade his jokes! Come back j-o-h-n!

in reply to SeosamhM

Ok compadre! ✔️

Peterd110 profile image
Peterd110

Come back J-O-H-N!! We need you!

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AlanMeyer

J-O-H-N, are you listening? Please be aware that lots and lots of us like your postings. Don't be shy.

J-o-h-n …. Our beloved is doing fine and dandy . Chipper as ever . Fine as frogs hair .. 🥳🥳👏👏😎just on break !

SPEEDYX profile image
SPEEDYX in reply to

He just ran out of material😀

Faith1111 profile image
Faith1111 in reply to SPEEDYX

Ha Ha!!!

in reply to SPEEDYX

Haha😂😂😂. Not possible! 😳

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SPEEDYX in reply to

Yes....but he has to prove it to us😊

ARIES29 profile image
ARIES29

J-O-H-N, If you are reading lately. We need your sence of humour.Life is pretty straight without a twisty!

lincolnj8 profile image
lincolnj8 in reply to ARIES29

Yeh, twisty ice cream works

in reply to ARIES29

👏👏👏👏😂

DarkEnergy profile image
DarkEnergy

OMG, this reminds me, need to call your brother, tell him at least found my car keys, darn this Lupron brain memory really sucks!

in reply to DarkEnergy

❤️🙏

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barrybayarea

Good for him to be taking his vacations, how we all wish we were never in this group! We get concerned for fellow warriors and in a way for ourselves. We just want to hear everyone is alive and well. Love you all! ❤️

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Bodysculpture

No I haven't heard from him Missing him too

He has a quality seldom seen

Really hope he is doing well

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TFBUNDY

I was wondering about his obvious unauthorized absence. I thought I might have to step in.... Big boots to fill. Glad he's ok and just being grouchy.

in reply to TFBUNDY

Not him . He is happy👏😎

Lettuce231 profile image
Lettuce231

Why would anyone harass a brother ?

Karmaji profile image
Karmaji in reply to Lettuce231

It is a sort of reaction to one's state...so you express your anger thru hurting the brother...JOHN should just laugh aloud like Chinese Boudha.........

Come back and make us laugh at the mess we are in...IT is all mind game...

Lettuce231 profile image
Lettuce231 in reply to Karmaji

Yes I guess you are correct, but I still don't get that kind of attitude.

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maley2711 in reply to Lettuce231

For someone who may be new to all this and asks a serious question, that person could be irritated but what could be perceived as a flippant reply by John. In fact, quite a long time ago, I messaged my concern.....I think his response was a flippant remark..though I don't know if he intended it as such. Some of us just are more serious than others? I suspect JOHN ran into such criticism from someone else?

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westof in reply to maley2711

Your point is well taken.

However, I still think that "laughter is the best medicine"!

Humor helps us (me) to deal with the serious matters at hand.

Best

Lettuce231 profile image
Lettuce231 in reply to maley2711

Hi maley2711,

I guess that there are times to be serious and times we can laugh, maybe that's for us to discern. I understand your point of view, it's odd how sometimes for example in a phone text or even a letter, the subject matter can be totally misinterpreted.

I put one on here some months back, about how safe sex is now a handrail around the bed, fortunately is was met well, another day perhaps not.

Take care,

westof profile image
westof in reply to Lettuce231

"safe sex is now a handrail around the bed"😂😂😂

I missed that one!!

Thanks!

Lettuce231 profile image
Lettuce231 in reply to westof

Perhaps you were asleep ;-D

westof profile image
westof in reply to Lettuce231

Or maybe it was before I tapered off Z & P! (stopped Lupron a year ago!)

Lettuce231 profile image
Lettuce231 in reply to westof

How have been doing since tapering down the Z&P ? Are still okay without the Lupron, I guess that you are monitoring the monitors, so to speak ?

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westof in reply to Lettuce231

Doing great!

My dx (exactly 3 years ago) was G9 but S3. Did meet 2/3 of the Stampede criteria.

Stopped Z & P in January.

Within the past month I've had bone and complete CT scans (along with some new blood work) and no evidence of any mets.

Met with my MO last week (great doc, however, he strongly disagreed with my decision to stop ADT!) and he gave me a clean bill.

However, he said "I'll see you in 3 months". Just to make sure?😟

Lettuce231 profile image
Lettuce231 in reply to westof

What was the reason behind your decision to stop the meds ?

westof profile image
westof in reply to Lettuce231

Good question! In 2/20 my MSK RO looked me in the eye and said "you are not going to die from APC"

He did a great job with HDR Brachy, 25 days of IMRT and he referred me to my MO!

It was then that I decided to stop.

However, MO strongly suggested that I continue Z & P for another year. Agreed.

I posted the following awhile back:

Hmm... So in 2/20 my RO says I'm "cured", however, my MO butts in and declares...not so fast Bozo!!

Best

Lettuce231 profile image
Lettuce231 in reply to westof

Thanks for the reply. I guess I missed your post 😉. Good luck 🍀, keep us informed. Maybe a 3 monthly check up isn’t a bad idea 🤔. I really hope that your experiment works for you.

Phil

in reply to westof

🤞🏼

DarkEnergy profile image
DarkEnergy in reply to westof

Me too, think I'm about a year off of Lupron, I feel awesome, at least remember this...

inHishand profile image
inHishand in reply to westof

Used to be a headboard…..well, for some of us rednecks….

westof profile image
westof in reply to inHishand

Although I live in CT, I'm a redneck at heart!

Trying to convince "Darling Wife" to move to SC!

Best

in reply to westof

If you do, make sure you move to Upstate SC. More “REDNECKS”. I know. From a lifetime of experience. Gotta go now. Need to grab a beer outta the fridge on the front porch.😀

westof profile image
westof in reply to

LOL! Nah, I guess I'm a pseudo redneck!😁

Used to have a 2nd home in Hilton Head.

Love the Low Country!

in reply to westof

Very pretty there!

in reply to westof

I rented a place on Hilton Head for two months back in the summer of 1998. A beautiful place and loved every minute of it. Just have a longing for the upstate.

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monte1111 in reply to

Parris Island is not the greatest.

in reply to monte1111

Never been there. All I know is that it’s a “boot camp” for the Marines.

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😂👏

in reply to Lettuce231

That’s funny as hell😂😂👏

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maley2711 in reply to Lettuce231

haha!!

in reply to maley2711

He has no malice towards others . We understand that anyone can have a bad day .. and read things wrong . No body’s perfect ..

in reply to Lettuce231

Mark Twain said “ once we realize that everyone is mad about something , life is suddenly explained .. cyber bullies exist 😳

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Lettuce231 in reply to

Are you talking to me ......... Are you talking to me 😂👽

in reply to Lettuce231

Nope , but there have been a few ..

monte1111 profile image
monte1111 in reply to Lettuce231

I think he said he liked Kale.

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Lettuce231 in reply to monte1111

Oh, no problem then, he's a member of the Lettuce family 👀😶

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Newyork6264

Miss you J-O-H-N. Come on back.

maley2711 profile image
maley2711

I saw a comment from him just 1-2 days ago.

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barrybayarea in reply to maley2711

His last post was 3 months ago.

in reply to barrybayarea

Ran off by insults . He is a o k having fun . 🥳👏

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RonnyBaby

I've had several interactions with J-O-H-N over time and came to see his 'humor' as - 'let's not take ourselves too seriously / always look at the brighter side of life' because we are gifted enough to have people who care for us joining the difficult and sometimes awkward feelings that accompany PCa.

I HAVE offended a few people myself through posts - not intending to inflict damage - but sometimes we call 'em the way we see them - and we aren't always going to be right or mainstream.

I'd like to see J-O-H-N rejoin 'hu' - he was different - but he never intended to cause added grief or show a condemning point of view - EVER.

I also note that ALL of my jokes are much funnier - so that strokes my ego with pizzaz !

Come back when you are ready and know that you are appreciated by the vast majority .....

in reply to RonnyBaby

Haha “ the vast majority “. 😂😂😂😂.

monte1111 profile image
monte1111 in reply to RonnyBaby

Well, there is the Minority Report.

Lettuce231 profile image
Lettuce231 in reply to RonnyBaby

" I also note that ALL of my jokes are much funnier "

How insulting, mine are always much better than yours !

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😉😉😉😉😉

Let's all keep laughing !

leo2634 profile image
leo2634

Humor is good medicine we miss you J-O-H-N

Jscjac profile image
Jscjac

I miss him madly ! So happy to hear that he’s ok.

in reply to Jscjac

Me too ! 😎

Seebs9 profile image
Seebs9

There will be no laughing!

westof profile image
westof

Hey j-o-h-n, if you read this, here is a plan:

If memory serves me, its a short drive from where you live on "Looong" Island to the ferry dock at Port Jefferson, NY.

Now, I could jump on the ferry in Bridgeport, CT (short drive for me too) and take the relaxing trip over to PJ. (Hmm... I wonder if they would let me drop a line and troll for striped bass on the way over 🤔)?

We can meet in the elegant bar at the Danfords Hotel (next to the dock) and knock back a few🥂🍸

My treat!!😃

Let me know...

AJ

Hmm... It just occurred to me that this invite may be misconstrued by a few.

So, "Darling Wife of NOW 48 years" has agreed to accompany me on the trip!

And maybe hold my rod , if I'm allowed to fish...💃

Danfords Hotel Bar
in reply to westof

👏👏Bravo!

monte1111 profile image
monte1111 in reply to westof

Touche!

No more laughter? Say it ain’t so Faith!😂👏❤️

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Drphil1938

If you tell him you miss him he will stay away to mess with you but if you tell him to stay away he will be back in a flash with cloths on I hope, not flashing in the way we sometimes think of it, but you never know about J_O_H_N he is unpredictable. J-O_H_N don't let all this attention go to your head and think your some kind of Star. Have missed you buddy!🍸🍸🤠

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westof in reply to Drphil1938

Hmm... Hey Doc, are you referring to reverse psychology?

Haven't read your bio, but I'm guessing that you are either a dentist or a podiatrist (only kidding)😋

Best

Drphil1938 profile image
Drphil1938 in reply to westof

If I were a dentist I would be down in the mouth all day and if I were a podiatrist I would be a heeler of feet,

Not as good as J-O-H-N I know 🍸🍸🤠

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SPEEDYX in reply to Drphil1938

Hoof and Mouth Disease!!!

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westof in reply to Drphil1938

Whoa!! As one whom attempts (albeit feebly) my unique brand of humor...

I really like your reply!

We all have to keep smiling and especially have to "Lighten Up"!

Keep em coming😉

Thanks

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16starsky

Yes come back J-O-H-N we need humour to get us through the day ! particularly since lockdown a silly joke is the best medicine Glad to hear hes ok 👍

in reply to 16starsky

❤️✌️

garyi profile image
garyi

J-O-H-N, enough already.....the ice cream has melted into an ugly goo

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docbulldog

Glad J-O-H-N is doing well and keeping well showered. By the way, with your love of ice cream, do you eat ice cream while showering? Anxious for your return….

in reply to docbulldog

Hahaha👏👏👏😂😂😂

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timotur

Last time I talked to J-o-H-N he was working on backflips and handstands, so was starting to get worried. Glad my Greek brother is ok!

Sisira profile image
Sisira

J-O-H-N, see how much people like you! It is not easy to earn such popularity. You are a star !

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wagscure259

Everyone on this forum has a role to play. Some the clinical trial aspect; some the latest and greatest research; some future research; but only one with the sense of humor that is uniquely j-o-h-n! As a fellow New Yorker ( long islander actually) I NEED your humor! You are truly missed

in reply to wagscure259

He is one in a million ! 😂👏👏👏

Karmaji profile image
Karmaji

what happened to J. O.H NHe got trapped by his own..humor...

He discovered his own dark side of ego....

a mind enjoying humor and laughter at dance of life takes all insulting comments as anti humor

So please shed your ego and false sense of pride....and hurt

Humor is living in non duality

beyond all hurts....

just in Anand....

Pick up your humor sharing...

...become a choiceless healer...

... come to have sip with us at Hyères la provence....

I pay the flight ..if you have vaccination pass...

Namesté from ancients of Advaita...

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