"U.S. Janet B." wrote:
>
> Gary wrote:
> >Also, you asked what kind of food to eat in the meantime? Really?
> >You received lots of answers but
> >that's all about what *they* would eat, not what you might like.
> >Very good troll, nb.
> >
> >Just break out your blender, add 2 cups water, turn it on and
> >jam your hand down in there. Your tooth won't hurt you anymore
> >until next Tuesday when it gets pulled.
>
> we've had this kind of post many times before. It is a way for the
> poster to let us know they are in pain, in trouble and wanting to
> share.

True enough.

> I agree that the dentist s/b willing to pull the tooth right now.
> however, a little sympathy for the poster wouldn't be amiss.

Certainly sympathy from me and my blender comment should have
been an obvious joke to all and especially to notbob.