Observations from the sickbed

It appears that y’all have noticed there hasn’t been any activity here at the blog in the last couple of weeks.  It’s a little weird after sixteen or so years of steady posting to take an unexpected leave of absence as I’ve done.  The explanation is pretty simple:  I’m working my way through some serious health issues.  Things are headed in the right direction, fortunately, and I expect to be back in the swing of things sooner rather than later, so bear with me.

I’ve received tons of emails and text messages about my situation and am deeply appreciative of everyone’s concern.  It’s another reminder of how much this blog means to everyone.  Stay tuned.

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229 responses to “Observations from the sickbed

  1. waltergeiger

    hunker down senator!

    Liked by 27 people

  2. atldawg05

    Keep Chopping Wood, Senator!
    One day at a time, hope you’re able to focus on your health and continue to feel better.

    Liked by 15 people

  3. PTC DAWG

    Hang in there…good to hear things are looking up for you.

    Liked by 10 people

  4. thegrittree

    Get well soon, Senator.

    Liked by 10 people

  5. Russ

    Really glad to hear you’re on the mend, Senator! Take care of your health and we’ll be here when you get back.

    Liked by 12 people

  6. Get well ❤️‍🩹 soon

    Liked by 4 people

  7. Corch Irvin Meyers, Former Jags Corch (2021)

    I wanna say something inspirational like Kirby would. Something like, “Don’t say shit to that undisciplined sickness! Just laugh and get better!”

    Instead I’ll say, “I’m praying for you and your family that you return to full health as soon as possible.”

    Liked by 18 people

  8. Castleberry

    Get well soon. I didn’t fully appreciate the level of joy your blog gives me until it suddenly went away.

    Take your time and we’ll be looking forward to your return.

    Liked by 18 people

  9. David D

    Focus on yourself and get well soon. Just speaking for myself, you need not worry about making anything a priority other than your health. The blogging certainly can hold off. (Unless ‘Bama get slapped with probation or Florida joins the Sun Belt. Then you must post something).

    Liked by 9 people

  10. lincolndawg

    It’s good to hear from you and even better to hear that things are headed in the right direction. We can manage until you’re 100 percent. Don’t worry about us. Your health is the most important thing!

    Liked by 7 people

  11. Dawgfan1995

    Take your time and get better. We’ll be here waiting.

    Liked by 5 people

  12. JB Bleckley

    Hang in there buddy! And you are correct, GET THE PICTURE is very, very cool. Insightful best describes your writing style.
    Thinking good thoughts all the way over here from Austin!
    Thank you!
    JB Bleckley
    Austin, Texas

    Sent from my iPad

    Liked by 6 people

    • Bulldawg Bill

      “Insightful best describes your writing style.”
      “Incendiary” best describes your enforcement style!!!!

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  13. Dylan Dreyer's Booty

    Thanks for the good news, but take all the time you need. We want you healthy.

    Liked by 5 people

  14. kingcmo2000

    Thinking of you Senator, glad to hear you are on the mend! Get well!

    Liked by 4 people

  15. puffdawg

    Glad to hear you’re doing better, Bluto. I was genuinely concerned! Hope you’re back to normal soon!

    Liked by 3 people

  16. mwodieseldawg

    Blessings to you! I’ve been praying for you and I like to think when a sinner like me prays “it just means more”

    Liked by 10 people

  17. chucktowndawg

    Praying for a full recovery- get well Senator.

    Liked by 3 people

  18. junior1119

    Glad to hear you are alive and on the road to recovery Mr. Senator Blutarsky sir!!!! Your kids here miss you, but we definitely understand if you need to take care of LIFE! God Bless you and I hope you feel much better soon!

    Liked by 3 people

  19. artistformerlyknownasbman

    Take care of yourself, Senator. It’s good to know things are improving. Don’t worry about the blogger depth chart, you’re firmly entrenched as our starter.

    Liked by 11 people

  20. back9k9

    Be well, Senator!
    Godspeed.

    Liked by 5 people

  21. dsldawg

    So good to hear you are on the mend. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family – Keep well

    Liked by 3 people

  22. Opelikadawg

    Prayers for a quick recovery, Senator. We’ve missed you.

    Liked by 5 people

  23. godawgs1701

    The QBR isn’t going to rate itself, Senator! Seeing a new post from you is the highlight so far of my birthday, so huzzah! I’m sorry to hear that you’re under the weather, but I’m delighted to hear that you’re on your way back.

    I know that some folks here have contact information for you, I’m wondering if there’s a way some of those a little better connected can set up a meal train or something, it would be great to be able to send some food or something as a thank you for all of the years of morning entertainment during our work days.

    Liked by 7 people

  24. Been a daily reader for ~10 years, GTP is the first thing I check every morning. Thanks for the good times, Senator. You take care of yourself and I hope we have many good times down the road. You have a big group here pulling for you!!!

    Go Dawgs!!

    Liked by 8 people

  25. Illini84

    Hang tough Senator!

    Liked by 5 people

  26. Wishing you well, Senator and a smooth recovery.

    GATA your illness. I hope you step on its face with a hobnail boot and break its nose! Crush its face!

    Liked by 8 people

  27. kjackson1961

    Missed you Senator. This blog long ago became part of my daily reading routine. Godspeed in your recovery! And welcome back?

    Liked by 6 people

  28. SenorLorenzo

    It’s so very good to finally hear from you again, Senator! Prayers lifted high for your healing!

    Liked by 7 people

  29. boz864

    THANK THE LORD!!! So glad to see a new post as with each passing day, I was believing something that had been a part of my everyday life was going away. So glad to hear you’re on the mend.. take care of yourself and best wishes in recovery!

    Liked by 7 people

  30. SmyrnaDawg

    Get well Senator Hunker Down

    Liked by 4 people

  31. Praying for you and your family. We need you back in the game when you’re back 100%.

    We all really do appreciate the community you have created.

    Liked by 8 people

  32. whit1356

    Get well soon Senator. Our Dawg Text Group leader has been in the hospital also. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for both of you! 🙏

    Liked by 4 people

  33. palomadawg

    Thank you for helping us get a picture of what is going on with you. Miss you and wish you the best for a speedy recovery.

    Liked by 6 people

  34. Kevin’s Missing Pinky

    Thank God! Hope you’re back fully in the swing of things soon!

    Liked by 4 people

  35. Get well soon & GO DAWGS!

    Liked by 4 people

  36. debbybalcer

    I am glad you are feeling well enough to post. Prayers for your complete recovery. I start my day reading your blog and have missed your insight.

    Liked by 8 people

  37. unionjackgin

    Get well soon Senator! Thank you for updating us – take care of yourself. Go Dawgs!

    Liked by 5 people

  38. practicaldawg

    Our thoughts are with you. You’re a DGD.

    Liked by 4 people

  39. dawg83

    It’s great to hear from you. Take care of yourself. We’ll all still be here when you get back.

    So, since it’s spring practice time, what’s your health QBR?

    Liked by 3 people

  40. jgshellnutt

    Continuing to pray for you and your situation, brother.

    Liked by 3 people

  41. mongodawg

    Prayers, Senator. Get well soon!

    Liked by 3 people

  42. doubledawg09

    Get well soon, Senator. We’re all here if you need us!

    Liked by 7 people

    • vectordawg

      DD, how do you link YouTube videos like that here in the comments section?

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      • Morris Day

        hey vec, I’ll help out… just go to the video page on YouTube… click the Share icon below the video… a box should pop up with sharing choices, simply click Copy in the bottom right and then paste here… like this… it’s easy…

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        • doubledawg09

          Yep. And if you are on a desktop, you can simply copy the url from the youtube page and then paste in the comment section as well. It will show as a link until the comment is uploaded and then will pop up as the video. Makes it simple and easy. Happy Friday everybody!!!

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  43. Ran A

    Praying for you and your family brother! Just get better. We’ll be right here when you’re ready to start back! God bless…

    Liked by 4 people

  44. Hoppy Hopkins

    Thoughts and prayers from Montana!
    You’re a Damn Good Dawg and we need you around for a while longer!
    Get well and take your time!

    Liked by 8 people

  45. Joel Davis

    Get well soon!

    Liked by 2 people

  46. SOWEGA_DAWG

    Cheers to your health and long awaited comeback. 🍺☘️💪

    Liked by 3 people

  47. akascuba

    Best wishes and prayers sent for a speedy full recovery! You are a DGD and certainly missed by many.

    Liked by 6 people

  48. The Senator has spoken. And there was much rejoicing. Hope the days continue to track toward health and full recovery.

    Liked by 6 people

  49. roterhals

    Man what a relief hearing from you. Keep fighting the good fight Senator!

    Liked by 6 people

  50. SouthsideDawg

    I hope you get well soon. If you didn’t post an update soon about your sudden lack of attendance, we were going to start posting a bunch of political stuff on here just to spark your outrage.

    Liked by 5 people

  51. Mid-Age Man Coniston

    This blog is one of my daily favorites. Glad to hear you’re on the mend and good luck the rest of the way!

    Liked by 3 people

  52. ugasfavoritetick

    Just do everything Ron Courson tells you and everything will be jake. Prayers!

    Liked by 6 people

  53. Not buying it. Blink twice if being held hostage by the nerds. Take the keys, lock the door and drive away if they’re gators.

    Liked by 10 people

  54. mp

    Get well soon, Senator! We’re all praying for you!

    Liked by 2 people

  55. dawginsga

    So glad to hear from you as we were all concerned. Hoping you have a full recovery. And as you can tell we are capable of holding the fort down by the number of comments from the last thread. Priority number one is to take care of yourself and look forward to you being back.

    Liked by 3 people

  56. Pulling for you and a speedy recovery!

    Liked by 2 people

  57. Biggen

    Oh wow! I’m so happy to see you are doing better!

    Prayers for you Senator. We miss you terribly!

    Liked by 5 people

  58. dawginwestknoxville

    Praying for a full recovery. It’s great to see a post, I know we all are relieved. I see there are tons like me that rarely/never comment but faithfully read your posts every day. Your absence only makes it clearer how much of an impact you have, and how your bloviation makes being a dawg fan that much sweeter. Thank you, Senator.

    Get well, God bless, and Go Dawgs!

    Liked by 8 people

  59. argondawg

    Get well soon Senator. The Bulldawg community is not the same without your presence.

    Liked by 4 people

  60. acfritze

    1+1=3 Senator! With your efforts and the backing of this community and your friends and family I’m sure you’ll be back up to speed in no time.

    Liked by 2 people

  61. Great to hear that you are ok! Wanna know how much I missed you? I had no idea spring practice had started until the reports coming out the next day. I’ve just come to rely on this blog for my sense of timing on all things UGA football. We miss you, but take care of yourself, we’ll all be here checking daily, if not multiple times daily.

    Liked by 6 people

  62. thenewandimprovedtronan

    Whew! Very glad to hear from you, Senator. Now do to your affliction what Mark Emmert did to the NCAA.

    Liked by 2 people

  63. cowetadawg

    So glad to see your post Senator. Praying for your speedy recovery. In the meantime, we’ll all be ready to chime in on Spring Practice and QBRs. Get well, fellow Law Dawg.

    Liked by 3 people

  64. voxdawg

    Will continue to pray for your speedy recovery, Senator!

    Liked by 2 people

  65. 86bone

    🍻to a very speedy recovery sir…I for one have not been the same without your posts!

    Liked by 3 people

  66. H. Randolph Holder

    Very glad and appreciative for the post. Hope and prayers for a speedy recovery Senator!

    Liked by 2 people

  67. Glenn Chandler

    Get well soon good sir. You are missed……

    Liked by 2 people

  68. chicagodawgfan

    Oh no, so sorry to hear about it. People posted in another thread you were fine and just busy at work. Get well soon Senator, we need you at 100% by the time Fall practice arrives!

    Liked by 2 people

  69. ZeroPOINTzero

    Get well soon. We’ve all been worried about you. It’ll be an interesting case study in traffic for the blog over the past two weeks with zero posts. I’ve checked back multiple times a day waiting/hoping for this post. I almost submitted a question to Seth’s Athletic mailbag about what’s happening with Senator Blutarsky. Seemed like a relevant question re Ga Football.

    Liked by 7 people

  70. mddawg

    I’m actually a little teary-eyed as I type this. So glad for the update, sorry to hear that you’re dealing with health issues, glad again to hear that things are moving in the right direction. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

    Liked by 9 people

  71. MagnusDawgus

    Get well soon. This is the dead season, so we aren’t starved for football updates.

    Liked by 2 people

  72. NotMyCrossToBear

    Grateful to hear from you Senator.

    Liked by 2 people

  73. You have definitely been missed! Hope you feel better much sooner rather than later!

    Liked by 2 people

  74. realitycheckhere

    Hang in there Senator. I have been checking every day hoping to find out your status so hearing from you today that you should be back sooner rather than later is a relief. Rest assured you have a following on your blog who will continue to pray for you and yours.

    Liked by 4 people

  75. winodawg

    Get well soon brother.

    Happy St. Paddy’s Day

    Liked by 5 people

  76. pacificcoastdawg

    Having been through some serious medical shit not long ago, I can relate, and am relieved you seem to be on the steady mend. Your absence reminded us all that you are the glue that keeps this (yes, it is one) community together, so maybe we can henceforth stop hurling stupid political/cultural insults at each other and enjoy this great phase of Georgia football with you at the controls.

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  77. We all love you and wish you a quick recovery. You’ve made a lot of Dawg fans lives much more enjoyable every day, and for that we are grateful.

    Give ’em hell, Bluto.

    Liked by 7 people

  78. siskey

    Holy shit. I am glad that you are ok. Take your time, get better (not in a Ray Goff voice) and know that we are here for you.
    Go Dawgs!

    Liked by 5 people

  79. Enjoy every sandwich…

    Liked by 4 people

  80. TripleB

    What a relief to hear you are ok (and plan to come back)! Take care.

    Liked by 2 people

  81. Got Cowdog

    Rub some dirt on it and get back in there, Blutarsky!

    For real though, mind the Doc and get well soon. How ’bout them Dawgs…

    Liked by 9 people

  82. truckerdawg

    Glad to hear the positive news. Will keep praying. Love you, brother.

    Liked by 2 people

  83. prosticutor

    So glad to see this email alert this morning! Take care of yourself! Couldn’t even take my usual snarcastic self serious…wait…wait…
    ‘Topper the morning to ya and get well soon!

    Liked by 3 people

  84. row105

    Dear Senator
    As all your devoted readers offer up hopes and prayers (as do I). I want to man up and offer to do something of real to help you Senator. I understand that Porches can get real finicky if they don’t get run periodically so being the giving person that I am, I hereby volunteer to take the 718 for a quick spin and blow out those accumulated hydrocarbons. It’s a tough job but I’m willing to make some sacrifices in order to “help” out. Assuming you are going to take me up on this generous offer, you do have “V” rated tires on the Porsche right? Just curious.

    Liked by 10 people

  85. erksshadow

    Get well soon! You are missed! Reading your Blawg is part of my daily routine. You do a great job!

    Liked by 2 people

  86. Get well soon. Seeing this update made my day.

    Liked by 7 people

  87. TEXBaller

    In the meantime, I’ll continue to run this blog!

    Liked by 1 person

  88. thunderdawg42

    Glad to hear you’re on the mend, Bluto

    Liked by 2 people

  89. mg4life0331

    Take care Senator. Praying for a speedy recovery.

    Liked by 2 people

  90. draftyridehome

    Take great care of yourself. Amazing how someone you’ve never met can become such a valued part of your day, year after year. You’re a Munson-level treasure in my book and a big part of my Dawgly life. Exceptional and truly appreciated. Be well soon, Senator. Enough sap – Go Dawgs.

    Liked by 9 people

  91. Hunkering Hank

    Get well soon. Prayers for you.

    Is there anything any of us can do for you? Serious inquiry. We’re a resourceful bunch.

    Liked by 2 people

  92. Morris Day

    Senator, you are the Kirby Smart of bloggers! You have a team of commenters here, ready to punctuate their way through walls for you! Get well soon!

    Liked by 2 people

  93. jdawg108

    Take care of yourself. Health is more important than anything. All the best for a quick recovery.

    Liked by 2 people

  94. beedub88

    Wasn’t worried until Kirby said postgame you could have gone back in. Glad to hear you are doing well. This blog is my first and last internet time each day.

    Liked by 3 people

  95. theotherdoug

    WOOHOO!

    Glad you are on the mend.

    Liked by 4 people

  96. It’s was great to go to the blog today and see an update from you! I’m sorry you’re having to deal with illness like this, but I’m happy you are recovering. As many of us here know, getting older can come with some unwelcome baggage. My sincerest wishes for your full recovery and better health going forward! Go Dawgs!!

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  97. I literally gasped when I saw an update. Dang this blog has become such a part of my routine. You are the best and please get healed up quickly. Thank you for the update. Many good wishes and healing vibes sent your direction.

    Liked by 6 people

  98. vectordawg

    Knowing you’re a Seinfeld fan, hopefully this will cheer you up!

    Liked by 2 people

  99. DawgFlan

    Go raibh biseach ort gan mhoill.

    May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. And fingers fall soft upon your blogging keyboard soon.

    Liked by 5 people

  100. rincondawg

    Prayers for your total recovery!!

    Liked by 2 people

  101. thmflynn

    So glad to hear you’re on the mend.
    Take your time. Sometimes our bodies make us stop and pay attention, and the only thing to to do is listen and follow. You picked the right time of year for it, for sure.

    We’ll all be here whenever you get back. (Not intended as a threat, though came across as one.)

    Liked by 2 people

  102. All the best to you Senator! Get well soon!

    Liked by 2 people

  103. ugafidelis

    Prayers for a speedy recovery man.

    Liked by 2 people

  104. winderdawg

    Funny how the one blog that I read can throw off my whole morning routine. Good to hear your on the mend Senator, you definitely have been missed by many. Take care of yourself!

    Liked by 3 people

  105. spur21

    “You be da man” glad you are on the mend. Saying we missed you is akin to saying the sun is hot and water is wet and the Gators suck.

    Liked by 7 people

    • Down Island Way

      As Jules would say “Allow me to retort”…on this day, a celebration of religious, cultural events and all stupid remarks said while really friggin’ drunk, Bluto, I/We raise our beerz and toast you my friend, how did we notice you were under the weather, tooooo much beer in the cooler… Be well and GO DAWGS!!

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  106. Either you are elite or you’re not……you sir are elite! Get well soon.

    Liked by 3 people

  107. Hobnail_Boot

    Just glad you’re still with us.

    Rest up, we’re gonna need you as Georgia goes for the 3peat.

    Liked by 3 people

  108. whb209

    It appears that y’all have noticed there hasn’t been any activity here….
    YES, we have noticed, and we are all pulling for a 100% recover.
    Take care of yourself and family.
    We do miss you..

    Liked by 2 people

  109. dawgdownsouth

    Get well Senator!

    Liked by 2 people

  110. UGADawgGuy

    I’m glad things are heading in the right direction — this is a relief to hear!

    Keep doing what you need to do to take care of yourself.

    Liked by 1 person

  111. stumpypepys2

    Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery, Senator!

    Liked by 2 people

  112. Daniel Simpson Day

    So thankful you’re doing better brother!

    Liked by 2 people

  113. MeatDawg

    Thinking of you Senator! Get better soon!

    Liked by 1 person

  114. Glad to hear things trending the right direction. Wishing you continued recovery and healthy outcomes! Appreciate everything you do here but take care of yourself first of course, then come entertain us some more. 😛

    Liked by 2 people

  115. Terry McCullers

    Prayers Senator. Take all the time you need. We will be here.

    Liked by 2 people

  116. Get well Senator, we love what you do here (maybe a little too much)

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  117. dlm80

    Good to hear from you. I’m glad things are on the upswing. Take your time, we’ll be fine.

    Liked by 2 people

  118. flydawg

    Get well soon. I love the blog as well as the comments of most of the assholes on here
    GOTTA!!

    Liked by 3 people

  119. redcoatdawg

    Great to hear you’re on the mend Senator! A friend of mine and I were texting back and forth about if either of us knew how you were doing during your absence. It was encouraging to see you had posted this AM. Praying for a full recovery.

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  120. whatisanarena

    Godspeed back to health and to this blog family.

    Liked by 2 people

  121. Ole Dokes

    So thankful you’re okay buddy. Though I’ve never looked you in the eye & shook your hand, I, like so many on your blog, consider you a friend & an essential part of my day. As I told you in my email a few weeks ago, “you are the collective conscious of the Bulldog Nation”! Please continue to get well & know you are in our thoughts & prayers!!

    As an aside, I am 52 & had a very serious health crisis eight years ago relative to my G/I system. I have no idea what ails you, but if it is G/I related & you need any insight, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks & Godspeed Dawg!!

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  122. NotMyCrossToBear

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  123. PeachPit

    I must give thanks for your continued recovery to my Creator. Everyday I would miss the bold GTP and just knew things were not well with you. Praying for a full and complete recovery for you, Senator. God bless you!

    Liked by 4 people

  124. trbodawg

    Yeah, what all those scamps above me said goes for me too. Hang tough.

    Liked by 4 people

  125. ginnys2008

    What a relief it was to see this post today. Get well soon, Senator! You have clearly touched more lives than I think you could have ever imagined. 🙂 GATA!

    Liked by 5 people

  126. owensborodawg

    Good news of great joy! I am grateful for the hope of recovery. Blessings on you, Senator. Prayers from the Bluegrass for you….

    We tried our best to run the place without you, but nobody could figure out how to lock the door and some weirdos got in, drank all the beer and caused a scene. Some of our faithful commentors started a long discussion about weapons and such. We think the weirdos got scared and left. They were probably Auburn scum, so good riddance. In the end we had to send some people on a beer run. Not sure where they ended up. Probably a strip club in Columbus. I will go check….

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    • 81Dog

      if they ended up in a strip club in columbus, they might be floating down the Chattahoochee right now. If the Cheetah is 10/10, the ones here are about a 3.5/10, tops.

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      • owensborodawg

        I’ll go wait in Bainbridge. Might be safer.

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      • RangerRuss

        Yeeeeeah. I don’t know about 10/10, but at least the Cheetah didn’t have a sign on the door, “No Dogs. No Rangers”. Talk about double disqualified.
        Good Times!

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        • 81Dog

          It’s all relative, General. If you were DQed from going in one here, be grateful. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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          • RangerRuss

            81Dog, I can’t recall the name of that particular establishment but the doorman that night was a Ranger Instructor on limited duty with his arm in a cast. Of course we were allowed in but didn’t stay long. That place was raunchy. The Sar’nt warned us the dancers were mostly thrice married Dependopotamuses with their doe-eyed E-3 husbands jealously guarding their virtue. Flabby, stretch marked skanks with no skills and looks that even low lighting and overpriced Jim Beam couldn’t camouflage.
            We went on to the Traffic Light where at least the geriatric stripper with the trained doves smelled decent.
            And y’all call Chelsea’s a shithole.
            🤣😂

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            • 81Dog

              Victory Drive is probably just like you remember it, except there’s more gunfire now. It’s an adventure.

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    • Got Cowdog

      I thought you said go find a bar, OBD.

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  127. Wishing you the best!

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  128. 81Dog

    Hang in there, sir. We need you at full speed for the fall.

    As we get older, we all come to realize that tomorrow isnt promised to any of us, so make the most of today. All of us who are your fans hope for your speedy recovery and look forward to many more years of your mostly prescient takes. GATA!

    Liked by 5 people

  129. tiredofidsearch

    Fight like a Dawg Senator ! Get junkyard on it and kick its butt.

    Liked by 3 people

  130. Brent Henry

    Get well soon Senator and we are all thinking about you!
    Step on that illness with a hobnailed boot and crush it’s face

    Liked by 4 people

  131. kingdomdawg77

    Yeah man we missed you, I’m glad you’re doing better. Speedy recovery

    Liked by 3 people

  132. originaluglydawg

    Great news!
    Please continue to get better, Sir!
    Prayers for you, your family and the whole GTP gang!

    Liked by 4 people

  133. uga97

    Peace rest & godspeed sir, so grateful for this news, because in no damn way were you going to let “Toppers ” be your last written word now were you 🙂 Fight the good fight Senator!

    Liked by 4 people

  134. dawginsga

    Well hell, where’s the Ranger? I know he’s been worried too.

    Liked by 4 people

    • RangerRuss

      That is correct, DawginSGa. I checked in this morning to no avail and busied myself in the rain afterwards.
      I have the same feeling as when Munson said, “I gave up. So did you.”

      Some Damn Good Folks on this site.

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  135. Harold Miller

    And here I thought you were out there building a fight force of extraordinary magnitude and forging our spirits and in tradition of our ancestors. Glad to hear you are on the mend sir.

    Liked by 2 people

  136. ApalachDawg aux Bruxelles

    GREAT to hear this news.
    speedy recovery!

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  137. archiecreek

    God’s speed, Senator!!

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  138. monroedawg

    This is my first post on the blog after many years starting my mornings reading the Senator’s posts and accompanying comments. I can’t think of a better first post than you wish you a speedy recovery. We are all anxiously waiting on your healthy return. Your update certainly brightened my day and all of your readers/posters as well. You’re a DGD! Get Well Soon!

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  139. Ozam

    In true Jewish guilt fashion I should make some snarky comment about how dare you make us worry for nearly two weeks….. But we love you and appreciate everything you do to make GTP the best damn Dawg site. Praying for a speedy recovery. 🙏

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  140. munsoning

    Get well soon, Senator.

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  141. Take the time you need to heal, Senator. Praying for you and yours.

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  142. runlindsey

    I rarely post because I’d just be echoing sentiments expressed previously and better. The same is true now as well, but in this case I don’t mind adding to the pile: thank you for the work you put into the blog. God Bless and get better. We will be here when you get back.

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  143. DawgFaithful

    He lives! Glad you’re on the mend! Get well soon Senator.

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  144. thosebigthighs

    Take care of yourself senator. I had a scare myself in September. Had surgery on Thursday, was in Athens stitches and all on Saturday. All is good now thanks to the Good Lord above! Just heal up and be ELITE!! We’ll still be here when you get better Go Dawgs!

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  145. Dawg19

    (AJC headline):

    “BREAKING: Senator Blutarsky SICK of internal issues at UGA!!”

    J/K

    Glad to hear you’re still with us and on the mend. Get well soon, Sir.

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  146. So glad you’re doing well! YOUR MOTHER AND I WERE WORRIED SICK ABOUT YOU! YOU NEVER CALL!!!

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  147. Great news. No rush. We will be here whenever you are ready. Been around since 06/07. Made this my homepage shortly there after. I have no intention of finding a new one. Godspeed.

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  148. cigarstock

    Praying for a full recovery. We’ve all missed you. Take care of yourself and we’ll wait patiently for your healthy recovery and return.

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  149. dawgoholic

    Praying for you my friend. If there’s anything any of us can do to help, please let us know.

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  150. Senator,
    Glad to hear you are on the mend. You’ve for sure been missed. Praying your recovery is quick and complete.

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  151. cbinpc

    Was shocked to see this post!! So happy you are on the mend! As everyone else has said before, your blog is a must visit when surfing the web and my main source of all things Dawgs.

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  152. benco04

    Get well Senator. You’re one of the good ones in this bidness. Thank you, truly.

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  153. didntgotheredawg

    Count me among the many who were relieved to hear from the Senator today. Sending love and best wishes for healing. Godspeed in your recovery.

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  154. Bulldawg Bill

    Senator, I wish you a Refuah Sh’lema. Get well quick, boychik!!!

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  155. petersen678

    Great to hear from you Senator! Thank you for all you do! Get well soon!

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  156. poetdawg

    All of us out here at the left coast outpost are rooting for a quick and full recovery. Get out of that sick bed soon!

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  157. olddawg22

    Holy cow! For the first time in my life I give up something for Lent, my morning routine of reading your post and other such Dawg things and when I come back yesterday evening just to browse, I see a post that is two weeks old with 500 or so comments!
    So glad to hear you are doing ok, this getting older shit as my mother pointed out on many occasions “ain’t for sissies”
    Take care of yourself! If all these posts don’t make you feel loved and appreciated I guess we will just have to have some kind of hype video for you at the spring game!!
    Take care of yourself and come back strong, we need you there when we go for Three and make history!

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  158. Dawg in Austin

    Thank God, get well soon.

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  159. RangerRuss

    Fuckn goldbrick.
    😉
    Good to hear from you man. Wishing you a quick recovery.

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  160. SoCalDawg

    Give ’em hell, SB. Glasses up to you. GATA.

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  161. stsbms

    I pray you get to feeling better soon, Senator. Dawgnation misses you.

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  162. athensdog

    Welcome Back Senator. You have no idea how you were missed.

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  163. wts1976

    Praying for a full recovery for the Senator. I’ve always been amazed by your overall impact on the dawg nation. The number of times I’ve been at a game and heard someone say “Have you seen that that blutarsky website a dawg fan does, you haven’t? Google Blutarsky WordPress. It’s awesome”

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  164. timberridgedawg

    Sorry about your illness but relieved to see you’re on the road to recovery. Take your time and looking forward to your return.

    Was afraid the AJC had tossed you out of a window.

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  165. Get well soon Bluto.

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  166. Clayton Joiner

    Get well soon!

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  167. gurkhadawg

    Like Ranger, I checked in yesterday morning, got nothing, came back today and saw the good news! Glad you’re on the mend. If we don’t have our health, nothing else really matters. Hope your physicians aren’t diversity hires! Seriously, the best thing you can do for your health is get back to blogging ASAP. There’s nothing more healing than doing something you love. Besides, where else are you going to find such humanity, empathy, intelligence, and wit than here at GTP.

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  168. legatedawg

    This has certainly been an amazing 12 days, an immense tribute to the Senator and Dawg posters as well. An online community in the best sense of the word. Senator, best heartfelt wishes for up your continued recovery.

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  169. Jack Klompus

    I miss your blog, but nothing is more important than your health.

    Take good care of yourself.

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  170. Welcome back, Senator! I hope you get better soon. Man, I gotta admit I was getting worried. we will be praying for you.

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  171. D as in Dawg

    God bless and get better soon, Senator. Coming to the blog has been like going back home and finding a ghost town full of little cult members like me hiding in the shadows, losing control, and wondering what happened to their leader.

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  172. Anon

    Hope you are recovering well. Hang tough.

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  173. Very thankful you are heading in the right direction.

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  174. I don’t interact much, but I’ve been a daily visitor since the old days of the ABH forums. Wishing you speedy recovery, and praying everything is alright.

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  175. psyopdawg

    Very Sorry Senator. See you soon. Go Dawgs! Best wishes

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  176. Nil Butron is a Pud

    I’m just glad that the Senator had the foresight to do this in the off-season. Elite.

    Get well sir. We’ll see you when you’re 100%. Take care.

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  177. Ozam

    And don’t be stubborn. If you need anything from the community just ask. You have given so much it is the least we can do!

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  178. jpminark

    Glad you are back to business, missed your wisdom

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  179. ASEF

    I was worried about you. Glad to know you Mrs ok.

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  180. Dawglicious

    Senator, so good to hear from you! When I pulled up the site this evening and saw a new post, heart skipped a beat, but saw that it was from you. Continued prayers for your continued recovery and good health!

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  181. elbertadawg

    You do a grand job and many of us love only this Georgia Blog. May God bless your healing process and we pray for your return to normalcy.
    Aladawg AKA Elberta Dawg.

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  182. sniffer

    Glad to hear you’re doing better. Needless to say, we’ve missed you and are still sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

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  183. barneydawg

    Get well and may God Bless.

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  184. billionm16

    Get well soon!

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  185. RangerRuss

    I’m enjoying JPMcdonough’s blog privetleaf.wordpress.com. Good Dawg stuff.

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    • Texas Dawg

      Pretty good stuff, but he ain’t Bluto. Hopefully he’s fully mended and game ready by the time the season starts. He’s starting to become as much a fabric of UGA football via the written word as Larry was with the spoken word.

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      • RangerRuss

        Back when I was a junkie in Soho I preferred China White. But Popeye Doyle interrupted the flow. I had to settle for Mexican Brown for a few weeks until Popeye’s corrupt buddies on the narco squad stepped on it and reintroduced it to the skreets. I made do.
        JPM ain’t trying to replace GTP. But he’s offering a viable alternative. Beats the hell out of SDS and the insidious DawgNation.

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        • Texas Dawg

          No argument there. It’ll fill the void for now and will be another good read AFTER GTP each day once the Senator is back at his keyboard. The GTP family’s comments are what makes is really good blog a great blog. And for any orange wearing loser, FTMF

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          • RangerRuss

            It’s an incredibly good feeling winning back to back National Championships, Tejas Dawg. Not being a fluke makes it even better. Shutting those muthafukas the fuck up is just the cherry on top.

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  186. whb209

    Dear Senator,
    We are all still checking in.
    We wish you all the goodness we can muster.
    Get well soon. Take care of yourself and your family.
    We are going to be here when you get back.

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  187. ciddawg

    Rub some dirt on it and get back in there!!!
    Prayers for a complete and immediate healing!!!

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  188. rowedawg11

    Glad your on the mend Senator! God Speed and get well soon.

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  189. Robert (Jeff)rey Wolford

    Miss you, Senator! Be safe and take care of yourself.

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  190. 2thdawg

    Best to you and a speedy recovery. Thank you for the update.

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  191. CB

    I was starting to wonder. Get well soon Senator. 🫡

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  192. graydawg83

    Glad to see this post. Take care, Senator!

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  193. rowbodad

    So great to see you are on the mend, and so happy to have you back!

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  194. Comin' Down The Track

    Good health and speedy recovery to you.

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  195. I am incredibly relieved that you are on the mend, Senator.

    It made me realize how much I appreciate this blog and your work. I was starting to worry and realize nothing can replace this community.

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  196. Glad to see you’re back in the Arena and getting Buttah. I just assumed you’d been Banished from Valdosta for Emerging from an Alley.

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  197. Salty Dawg

    All my positive energy is headed your way, Senator. Speedy and full recovery is headed your way! Keep it the main thing!

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