Mock Update! He's awake! - The Orange Mane

Taco John · 07-12-2007, 11:36 PM

With many thanks to BroncoBuff and ca412 for tracking him down, we have been able to confirm the whereabouts of Mock, and get the full story. And in Mock fashion, it's a strange one!

You might have heard recently about the Salmonella-tainted peanut butter that has been affecting people particularly in the mid-west. It appears that Mock was one of the victims.

Here is the story as it was relayed to me (thanks BroncoBuff):

He picked up his mother May 27 or 28 to drive down together to to see his brother David in Arkansas and help with the harvest.

On the way down he became very sick, and told his mother that it was peanut butter. He toughed it out and was taken to a hospital in Little Rock when he arrived.

They gave him medication - and he had a reaction to the medication - his toungue swelled up, and his airway was constricted. He was (still is) in ICU in Little Rock.

He is responding some now, but has a hard time talking (which is largely thanks to the intubation tube they've got in him to keep his air passage open). He whispered to one of David's farm-workers "get me a beer," which they took as a good sign.

I've personally spoken to his mom, and things are looking up. He's had a couple of set backs, but there is a definite feeling of optimism coming out of her, and she seems genuinely touched that his "Internet friends" have tracked him down to wish him well. BroncoBuff was able to actually converse with him. As I understand it, it wasn't so much conversing as talking to him and letting him know that people on the board are thinking of him. Mock's mom says that his eyes lit up during the exchange, but it tired him out and he was resting when I called.

We agreed that it would probably be best if there weren't a whole lot of phone calls from well wishers until it was clear that he was out of the woods. In the meantime, she says that she felt he would absolutely respond well to cards and well wishes sent to his hospital room.

Cards are VERY welcome asap:

Brian Pelzer
University of Arkansas Medical Center
Room 463
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205

Buff an I will maintain contact with his mother to check in on his progress. At some point, he's going to be well enough to talk to friends over here who care to call him. Until that point, it's probably best that we keep it to cards and letters.

...and prayers.

eddie mac · 07-12-2007, 11:40 PM

Excellent news TJ. I'd send him some Guinness but dont know if they'd allow it in the hospital.

DenverBrit · 07-12-2007, 11:41 PM

Great news.
Kudos to you and BroncoBuff for tracking Mock's whereabouts.

Sassy · 07-12-2007, 11:43 PM

Great news!
Keep getting better Mock!

Bob's your Information Minister · 07-12-2007, 11:43 PM

This is awesome. I like Mock alot and am glad he's doing well. LONG LIVE MOCK!

Los Broncos · 07-12-2007, 11:44 PM

Great news.

I really hope to see you on the board in the very near future, we miss you!

Sideburn · 07-12-2007, 11:44 PM

That is awesome news. Thanks for the info for cards. Much appreciated.

BroncoBuff · 07-12-2007, 11:44 PM

I told him we signed big fat Sam Adams and big fat Jimmy Kennedy .... and he gurgled.

Geez, I hope that didn't send him over the edge ....

SoDak Bronco · 07-12-2007, 11:45 PM

wow good news, this was all bc of some peanut butter??

Bronco_Beerslug · 07-12-2007, 11:45 PM

Tainted peanut butter, you never know. Hopefully, he continues to improve!

Taco John · 07-12-2007, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoDak Bronco

wow good news, this was all bc of some peanut butter??

That's where it started... But the reaction to the medication sent him over the edge...

Killericon · 07-12-2007, 11:49 PM

This is the best news I've heard in a while. Here's hoping he's back soon!

Dr.5280 · 07-12-2007, 11:56 PM

I love peanut butter. I love lawyers. I ain't got no tainted peanut butter but I got me some tainted lawyers. I hope Mock can put the two together and file a classless action suit.

alkemical · 07-12-2007, 11:59 PM

wow - craaaaazy

Billy Clyde Puckett · 07-13-2007, 12:03 AM

Fantastic news. Get well Mock.

Wow - peanut butter taking down Mock is like the bacteria taking down the aliens in War of Worlds.

Kaylore · 07-13-2007, 12:04 AM

Hope this means a turn for the best. Don't stop praying.

Dukes · 07-13-2007, 12:06 AM

This is awesome news! Lets hope he makes a speedy recovery.

mosca · 07-13-2007, 12:07 AM

Good to hear that he's doing better.

Inkana7 · 07-13-2007, 12:10 AM

Great to hear! Viva la Mock!

Needa Pass Rush · 07-13-2007, 12:13 AM

I vote we make him change his handle from Watermock to Peter Pan or Skippy. Jiff may even have legs or we could just nickname him Chunky.

What would a STFU sound like with a wad of chunky stuck to the roof of his mouth?

All the best, Mock. Keep your chin up and heal fast.

DomCasual · 07-13-2007, 12:14 AM

Crazy bastard! He should sue them now. Mock could end up independently wealthy, like Tom Smykowski on Office Space!

TailgateNut · 07-13-2007, 12:14 AM

Great to hear things are on the upswing. Once he gets well, I'll be able to give the catlover some &^%$$& again.

Get well soon Mock!

theAPAOps5 · 07-13-2007, 12:17 AM

This is a story that would be completely crazy.... if it weren't Mock. But for him this is par for the course. I am so glad he is doing better. Now he just needs to clear those last hurdles and get on the mane in time for the season.

theAPAOps5 · 07-13-2007, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DomCasual

Crazy bastard! He should sue them now. Mock could end up independently wealthy, like Tom Smykowski on Office Space!

He could invent the "Buy a Vowel Mat"

CBF1 · 07-13-2007, 12:31 AM

I am suprised no mention of getting him a laptop

07-12-2007, 11:36 PM	#1
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,706 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Mock Update! He's awake! With many thanks to BroncoBuff and ca412 for tracking him down, we have been able to confirm the whereabouts of Mock, and get the full story. And in Mock fashion, it's a strange one! You might have heard recently about the Salmonella-tainted peanut butter that has been affecting people particularly in the mid-west. It appears that Mock was one of the victims. Here is the story as it was relayed to me (thanks BroncoBuff): He picked up his mother May 27 or 28 to drive down together to to see his brother David in Arkansas and help with the harvest. On the way down he became very sick, and told his mother that it was peanut butter. He toughed it out and was taken to a hospital in Little Rock when he arrived. They gave him medication - and he had a reaction to the medication - his toungue swelled up, and his airway was constricted. He was (still is) in ICU in Little Rock. He is responding some now, but has a hard time talking (which is largely thanks to the intubation tube they've got in him to keep his air passage open). He whispered to one of David's farm-workers "get me a beer," which they took as a good sign. I've personally spoken to his mom, and things are looking up. He's had a couple of set backs, but there is a definite feeling of optimism coming out of her, and she seems genuinely touched that his "Internet friends" have tracked him down to wish him well. BroncoBuff was able to actually converse with him. As I understand it, it wasn't so much conversing as talking to him and letting him know that people on the board are thinking of him. Mock's mom says that his eyes lit up during the exchange, but it tired him out and he was resting when I called. We agreed that it would probably be best if there weren't a whole lot of phone calls from well wishers until it was clear that he was out of the woods. In the meantime, she says that she felt he would absolutely respond well to cards and well wishes sent to his hospital room. Cards are VERY welcome asap: Brian Pelzer University of Arkansas Medical Center Room 463 4301 W. Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72205 Buff an I will maintain contact with his mother to check in on his progress. At some point, he's going to be well enough to talk to friends over here who care to call him. Until that point, it's probably best that we keep it to cards and letters. ...and prayers.

07-12-2007, 11:44 PM	#7
Sideburn Thanks for the memories Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,389	That is awesome news. Thanks for the info for cards. Much appreciated. __________________ The 2004 Neck Pony Nation / Orangemane Fantasy Football Champion Sideburn's Evil Head Brigade (14-1)

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07-12-2007, 11:40 PM	#2
eddie mac Ireland's No1 Bronco Eddie Mac 87 gone but never forgott Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: IRELAND Posts: 15,572 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	Excellent news TJ. I'd send him some Guinness but dont know if they'd allow it in the hospital.

07-12-2007, 11:41 PM	#3
DenverBrit Just hanging out. Got a breath mint?? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 11,072 Adopt-a-Bronco: The Team	Great news. Kudos to you and BroncoBuff for tracking Mock's whereabouts.

07-12-2007, 11:43 PM	#4
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Great news! Keep getting better Mock!

07-12-2007, 11:43 PM	#5
Bob's your Information Minister Chiefs > Broncos Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,920 Adopt-a-Bronco: CHRIS KUPER!!!	This is awesome. I like Mock alot and am glad he's doing well. LONG LIVE MOCK!

07-12-2007, 11:44 PM	#6
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Great news. I really hope to see you on the board in the very near future, we miss you!

07-12-2007, 11:44 PM	#8
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,433 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	I told him we signed big fat Sam Adams and big fat Jimmy Kennedy .... and he gurgled. Geez, I hope that didn't send him over the edge ....

07-12-2007, 11:45 PM	#9
SoDak Bronco Lace em' up and lets go!! Von Miller aka QB Killa Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,132 Adopt-a-Bronco: Robert Ayers	wow good news, this was all bc of some peanut butter??

07-12-2007, 11:45 PM	#10
Bronco_Beerslug Angling in the Deep Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Riviera, Southern Mountains Posts: 24,281	Tainted peanut butter, you never know. Hopefully, he continues to improve!

07-12-2007, 11:49 PM	#12
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	This is the best news I've heard in a while. Here's hoping he's back soon!

07-12-2007, 11:56 PM	#13
Dr.5280 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 347	I love peanut butter. I love lawyers. I ain't got no tainted peanut butter but I got me some tainted lawyers. I hope Mock can put the two together and file a classless action suit.

07-12-2007, 11:59 PM	#14
alkemical Guerrilla Ontologist rorrim\|mirror Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Future Posts: 42,696 Adopt-a-Bronco: Prima Materia	wow - craaaaazy

07-13-2007, 12:03 AM	#15
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	Fantastic news. Get well Mock. Wow - peanut butter taking down Mock is like the bacteria taking down the aliens in War of Worlds.

07-13-2007, 12:04 AM	#16
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,061 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Hope this means a turn for the best. Don't stop praying.

07-13-2007, 12:06 AM	#17
Dukes Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6,317	This is awesome news! Lets hope he makes a speedy recovery.

07-13-2007, 12:07 AM	#18
mosca grand pubah honest optimism Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,950 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bubby Brister	Good to hear that he's doing better.

07-13-2007, 12:10 AM	#19
Inkana7 Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,232 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	Great to hear! Viva la Mock!

07-13-2007, 12:13 AM	#20
Needa Pass Rush Never say Always Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,211	I vote we make him change his handle from Watermock to Peter Pan or Skippy. Jiff may even have legs or we could just nickname him Chunky. What would a STFU sound like with a wad of chunky stuck to the roof of his mouth? All the best, Mock. Keep your chin up and heal fast.

07-13-2007, 12:14 AM	#21
DomCasual The Dude abides. Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cocytus Posts: 13,173 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gus Frerotte	Crazy bastard! He should sue them now. Mock could end up independently wealthy, like Tom Smykowski on Office Space!

07-13-2007, 12:14 AM	#22
TailgateNut Bleedin' orange! .......as much as tebonites Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mile High Posts: 20,018 Adopt-a-Bronco: Howard Griffith	Great to hear things are on the upswing. Once he gets well, I'll be able to give the catlover some &^%$$& again. Get well soon Mock!

07-13-2007, 12:17 AM	#23
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,058 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	This is a story that would be completely crazy.... if it weren't Mock. But for him this is par for the course. I am so glad he is doing better. Now he just needs to clear those last hurdles and get on the mane in time for the season.

07-13-2007, 12:31 AM	#25
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,907 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	I am suprised no mention of getting him a laptop