It is with a heavy heart that I upload this photograph that I have taken of both the famed stamper, Schirmcat , and our notorious friend, Anne Ryan. based on Schirmcat's card here..
As you may know, Anne Ryan has been battling her alcohol and hill billy heroin addictions at the Betty Ford Clinic. It is has been a long, long road for Anne - or Ms Ryanne as I prefer to call her. She has had many delusions and has created many cards featuring me as a jailbird -ess, a smoker, an old lady in St Gregory's home for the aged, among others. Finally - the truth had to come out - and who better than Schrimcat to know about that.
Schirmcat - our beloved and wonderful stamper - pictured here in a Mouse disguise - ran across Anne Ryan*cleverly disguised in a spandex Riley suit * weighing herself at Over Eater Anonymous - one of the many services that the Betty Ford Clinic offers to Anne Ryan - and yes....................Anne Ryan currently weighs.........650 lbs!!!! And that is after 3 months of struggling with her diet with her stomach stapled shut to better her chances of dieting.
I feel leaden hearted to have to report to you this difficulty that Anne Ryan is having, as she is a dear dear friend of mine, but once Schirmcat informed me of our dear friend's difficulties...... I felt I had to share them openly with the split coast stampers so that we can better understand and support our dear friend Anne!
Fabulous gallery Schirmcat.......... and Anne Ryan, I cry tears of concern for you............ thanks for looking!!
I'll be back later to comment.
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009 GMT Views: 2235
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sun, Jul 12, 2009 @ 10:14 AM
Yes, everyone I have seen this card and read all of your comments! All I can say is this: it's a darn good thing I went to Mass this morning otherwise I wouldnt have the spirit of love, patience and tolerance for all of you that I do.
Very nice card, Deborah. Done in the typical country flair Avon Lady always brings to the gallery. I like the use of your country paper, too. Your hand drawing is quite nice as well. Oh my, I see staples. Do I ever wish I had a staple gun right now, you lousy ^(*_*%^$$^ low down friend! How you could do this to me is beyond my comprehension. Of coure, I dont know how many times you've managed to tell everyone your IQ is in the 3 digit range. Well mine aint but I gots the spirit tryin ta work in my head right now. Lovely card. It was so kind of you to mention me in today's FS card. Thank you so much you lousy no good $%)(*#&&^ !!!
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sun, Jul 12, 2009 @ 10:23 AM
And another thing!
At least when I make cards and reference my personal knowledge of your grandiose idea of being a detective, it's done in a kind and gentle way. I see you must subscribe to a different philosophy: that of creating turbulence and chaos in an otherwise healthy environment such as we have here on SCS!
I hope, at the end of the day, you realize this perhaps was the not the most appropriate place with which to present your thoughts and feelings. there are safer and more supportive places you could vent your feelings. You, of all people, should know that's why we have people like myself to help people like yourself. Dear sweet girl, you know I am a nurse and a therapist, so I will bring close to my comment session so I can take copious notes on how you've allowed your anger to present itself today. I shall have my analysis on Dr Feelgood's desk tomorrow morning.
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Art Neko and Prickley Pear DTs
Former DT Dolce Designs, Rubbernecker, StampItCrazy,
I Brake For Stamps
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"Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there
is no path and leave a trail." ... Ralph Waldo Emerson
Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sun, Jul 12, 2009 @ 10:48 AM
As a licensed clinician, you need to realize rule #1, which is the following: Most clinicians are crazier than those they help. Please know I am not attempting to bring disgrace to my former profession, but it's really quite common for all of us, when together, to discuss who is crazier: the patient or the therapist. Therein lies the answer. I, by my own admission, acknowledge tendencies to lean a little over the fence on occasion, but....only when provoked and not in the company of my soft and kind hearted colleagues.
Gotta run. Gotta make an appt with my therapist to see if we can figure out what would prompt you to create such a horrific story and hand drawn pictures that clearly emphasis your out of touch sense of reality.
Despite all of this, and even this card, I still love you dearly! I have unparalleled capacity to forgive and love the marginalized people in my work and in my life.
Huge hugs sweet girl, Anne
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Art Neko and Prickley Pear DTs
Former DT Dolce Designs, Rubbernecker, StampItCrazy,
I Brake For Stamps
DO U KNOW?
BRAK members love to send SCSers cards on their birthdays? Come join us.
"Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there
is no path and leave a trail." ... Ralph Waldo Emerson
Oh you girls! Poor Anne. she was probably so tired at church today. I bet she had to stay up all night protecting her precious river's edge ( Pam 123 was sending in battle ships to blast her). Now Deborah. she has been saying you are a jailbirdette, and you deny it ( I would change you shirt in your avtar pix, cuz those fancy posh prisons in BC have very fashionable uniforms, and we can all see it in your pix!) I wouldn't make to much of her Hill Billy Heroin it is reaally just Country music! If you ask her nice, I bet she would give you your first cd for free. after that...hmm.
I say dear Anne.. it's a good thing you only wear black, it's very slimming, a cupcake in each hand is A WELL BALANCED DIET! At 650lbs there is just more of sweet Anne to Love! I say eat cupcakes and be happy! You don't need Betty Ford, You need Betty Crocker. I like her diet, just hang out with people that are bigger than you! Those staples are cruel! When you meet with Dr. Feelgood, you should have him remove them first!!
Remind me not to tell Schirmcat any of my secrets!
Careful Deborah! I feel Anne can come up with something good even with a 2 digit IQ!
This was a wonderful way to wake up! Thanks you wild women are hillarious!