Addie Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Anyone remember the t.v. show Alf? Gawd, how I use to hoot over that silly sit com. Alf was from Melmac, remember? And it was acceptable on Melmac to eat cats. (No offense to cat lovers here....please...this is fiction!) So one day, Alf is in the kitchen and he hollers thru the passthrough to the mother of the family he lives with... "Hey, where's the casserole dish?" Mother replies, "Why do you ask, Alf?" Alf says, "Cuz the cat won't fit in the toaster. HAH!!" Today...I'm Alf's cat! Heading back into the toaster. I don't know if it's the reduced dosage of Decadron or the fact that it finally hit my system like you all say it's "supposed to" and I went on a cleaning binge yesterday ...but I slept pretty well last night...and I'm really optimistic going into this next round of radiation. I think it was Hebbie that posted an article down in LC in the News about a woman who survived Stage 4 lung cancer. In it, the woman said she laid on the rad. table and would whisper, "Get it, get it, get it, GONE!" She would also holler, "NO!" at the cancer. I'm gonna try that this time. Been doing it already, actually. I walk up the stairs here at home, chanting, "NO. NO. GET OUT. GO AWAY. NO!" My dogs aren't sure what to think...but I sure hope the cancer is getting the message!! P.S. For those who loved the Alf show as much as I did....here's another one for you. Alf calls up an Oriental Deli to order a sandwich, and says.... "Gimme a Siamese on Rye and tuck in the tail!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean44 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Addie, Thank you so much reminding us of Alf. My husband and I use to watch it every week with our daughter (she is now 24) and have such fond memories. I loved Alf. My daughter got a kitten when she was 6 years old and named it after Lucky (the cat) on Alf. We had Lucky for almost 19 years (we just lost her in April). Thanks for the memories today. You brought a smile to my face. Good luck and prayers coming your way! Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 22, 2005 Author Share Posted August 22, 2005 And thank YOU, Jean, for reminding me of the cat's name....Lucky. My memories of the show are spotty...obviously...but I'm finding that lots of people got as big a boot out of it as I did. Sorry you lost your Lucky kitty but glad you've got such nice, warm memories of her and her association to Alf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 praying for you, in the toaster Addie. thanks for the laughs this morning. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Thanks Adie, never watched ALF, but those were FUNNY jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Addie -- ttthhhpppppptttttt! (from an avowed cat lover!) They ARE funny though! Oh, and one more thing -- you and that radiation kick the butt of those brain mets, ok? You can do this. No sweat. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Thanks for the memories, Addie. Although I love cats...I had to get a laugh at your post!!! If you get bored, you can come and clean my house. I could use some of your energy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Queenie. The visualization is something that I did too. (I can hear my voice in a chuckely tone..."tan me oh Sun God")every single time as my techs were scooting out the door! They never commented on my madness. While they were in the other room, though, I imagined very bad things happening to the tumors and cancer cells. They were exploding, imploding and poof! up in smoke! like those little firecrackers you throw onto pavement! Buggers exploded. Every single one! Love ya Queenie! Or should I say Liz? stuff's crossed for all smoke! love, Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Good luck in the toaster! I'll chant a long with you! No! Be Gone! Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I loved ALF too (it stood for Alien Life Form, right?). Hey, if chanting, yelling, or speaking Chinese helps, I say do it. They'l certainly remember you next time. Good luck! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishnmiller Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Hmmm, I used to have an Alf puppet. Where is my puppet? Now I really, really want to know what happened to it and why aren't there any re-runs?? Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Best of luck in the toaster. I did the same thing when I was having radiation. I just kept seeing those little cells burning up. It seems to have worked so far. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 ALF lived with the Tanners, right? ALF was a good show - I really liked "Dinosaurs" with the Sinclair family. My favorite? The baby! "Gotta love me!" and "Not the mama," when beating on his dad. The refrigerator in the kitchen was a wonderful place with all those arms and stuff hanging out... No cats, but they had pet humans every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 You're showing your youth, Becky. "Dinosaurs"???? The only dinosaur I know of is that more recent purple, irritating, overstuffed dinosaur that can make me change a channel so fast you don't even see my fingers move! Bring back Alf, Knots Landing and the Electric Company for kids. Now THERE were some shows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Does anyone besides me remember the New Zoo Review? With Freddy the Frog and Henrietta the Hippo? Please tell me someone does and that it is not all just a mirage from my childhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 Freddy the Frog and Henrietta the Hippo? Please tell me someone does and that it is not all just a mirage from my childhood. Now see....this is how I feel about the cowboy, Johnnie Mack Brown. Everyone remembers The Lone Ranger or Hopalong Cassidy....but who remembers Johnnie Mack Brown? And....I sorta VAGUELY remember Henrietta and Freddie...but I think more from books than t.v. But....you're younger than I am too. Isn't just about everybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Becky - I loved those dinosaurs! And "Not the mama." LOL!! Here I was, a grown woman, and when they cancelled that show, it did me in! Oh well. I actually remember Beanie & Cecil too -- or make that Beanie and Thethil (he had a lisp ... er ... a lithp.) Thanks for the laughs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 We love Rocky and Bullwinkle~~~even have collected them on DVD. Fractured Fairy Tales.............Awesome. I never had time to enjoy the program when my sons were watching .................now I can giggle about Boris and Natasha whenever I want. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean44 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Beth, I remember the New Zoo Review-unfortunately, it was from my daughters childhood and not mine! (now I am telling my age) I loved Henrietta-she was so sweet! It was a great show for kids. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Thanks, Beth, I vaguely remember the show, but the darn theme song is now running through my head! ARGH! (and what about HR Puffenstuff?) Yeah, Addie, I'm younger than you, but I won't hold that against you... I didn't watch Howdy Doodie (or however his name is spelled) and Bozo (he was obnoxious!), but enjoyed the reruns of "Our Gang". I LOVED the Muppets, Animal being my absolute favorite. "Fraggle Rock" was a good spinoff, too, with the Allknowing TrashHeap... I remember the "Electric Company" - it was more advanced than "Sesame Street" and a bit faster moving. I remember LetterMan - "Faster than rolling o, stronger than silent e, able to leap capital T in a single bound..." TV just ain't what it used to be...I remember when cartoons were just Saturday mornings and were FUNNY/goofy, not full of violence and actually just 24 minute toy commercials. There actually used to be shows that the family could watch together (like the "The Muppet Show" and later "Dinosaurs") and swear words weren't even on prime time... But I liked ALF, especially all the cat recipe jokes and some of the introspective stuff ALF could trigger in human behavior questions. Gee, a TV show that could make you think...HMMMMmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Oh, what a walk down Memmory Lane!!!! Howdy Doodie !!!! Yes!!! My father actually wanted to name me Clarabelle!!!! For those of you who don't remember Howdie, Clarabelle was the CLOWN !!!!! Knots Landing! YES!!!!! Kevin Dobson !!!! I actually danced with him. I know, I know, don't get all dewy eyed over that tidbit of useless information! There did used to be some really good shows. Not now. I just thought it ws becuase I am OLD! You think ? Then, of course, ther was Bandstand! Being an original Philadelphia girl....gotta love it! Anyone remember Willy the Worm? Loved it. You gotta stop me! Sky King, Fury, Lassie (the original)! Sorry about this post - just got caught up in nostalgia! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Well, Your Hineyness! Look what you've started now! We'll all be wandering down memory lane for DAYS 'cause it's so addicting. Okay. Here goes: The original Mickey Mouse Club (M-I-C see you real soon! K-E-Y Why? Because we like you! M-O-U-S-E!)I even know the words to the Talent Rodeo song "Saddle your pony, here we go! Down to the Talent Rodeo..." Fractured Fairytales and all of the Rocky & Bullwinkle Show! Mr. Peabody and Sherman! Gumby and Pokey! (I had a Gumby, did you?) Shirley Temple movies on Sunday afternoon TV! Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, Foghorn Leghorn ("I say, I say, I say, BOY!") And that poor scrawny little chicken in spectacles looking for "a MAAAN!" I work with a man who's mother was named Henrietta Huss and I swear I can't hear that name without thinking of that chicken! I never told him that, of course. The Patty Duke Show. Man From UNCLE. (My first crush on a TV star - David McCallum! Ahhhhh!) SOMEBODY STOP ME!!!!!! Move over, Addie! I'll take a slot in that toaster now. Hey, shake out those crumbs, will ya?! Sheesh! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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