So the History of Rome went to the ER on Friday complaining of abdominal pain and we wound up having our appendix removed about six hours later*. I'm doing fine and am resting comfortably, but unfortunately that means this week's episode has been cancelled. Shouldn't have any trouble getting back to work next week though, so I'll see you then.
C'est la vie,
Mike
*No word on whether my footnotes were also removed, but thanks for your concern Scott...
Hope you are feeling better, look after yourself. I am sure I speak for all listeners when I say, don't force yourself. The fall of Rome has waited 1600 odd years, I am sure we can wait another week while you recover.
Am dreading the end. Is there any way we can convince you to recalibrate the end of the history of Rome. There are other alternatives to Romulus Augustus: 1453, Last Holy Roman Emperor, Berlusconi, he does represent the end of times in so many ways, it would seem appropriate.
Posted by: Luke Baxter | November 06, 2011 at 02:06 PM
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Fr. Bill McNeeley
Posted by: Bill McNeeley | November 06, 2011 at 02:47 PM
Sorry to hear that. Speedy recovery, Mike.
Posted by: Jiachen | November 06, 2011 at 03:09 PM
Sorry to hear this. May you recover quickyly!
Posted by: Conrad Robinson | November 06, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Get better soon! Thank you for all the great work on the History of Rome.
Posted by: Scott Lewis | November 06, 2011 at 03:17 PM
Ouch. Hope ya feel better soon, Mike. :)
Posted by: Mainframe | November 06, 2011 at 03:32 PM
Sorry to hear this and ,,gute Besserung'' from Germany!
Take your time to recover before you continue with your excellent work, history won't run away.
Posted by: Matthias | November 06, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Get well soon Mike!
Posted by: Nick | November 06, 2011 at 04:28 PM
Zoinks! Sorry about all you've been through this weekend. Glad your recovery is going smoothly.
Posted by: Claude | November 06, 2011 at 04:35 PM
Wow! back next week...
Think about it,
This would have killed an emperor by then.
Take your time and recover.
Posted by: Martin | November 06, 2011 at 04:56 PM
Mike, As others have said I hope for a speedy recovery but make sure you are well enough before you return to your work. My wife and I groaned at the 'footnote' comment.
Posted by: Andrew Lowry | November 06, 2011 at 05:02 PM
Take care of yourself and feel better.
Posted by: Bob | November 06, 2011 at 05:02 PM
Ouch. Take care of your self and don't rush it. Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: jonathan | November 06, 2011 at 05:20 PM
Good one Luke!!
Get well soon and rest up.
Posted by: Luise (Tasmania,Australia) | November 06, 2011 at 05:58 PM
...and I second Fr. Bill's post as well...
Posted by: Luise (Tasmania,Australia) | November 06, 2011 at 06:00 PM
major bummer glad you pulled through feel better asap
Posted by: robert | November 06, 2011 at 06:11 PM
I certainly hope that you have a speedy recovery, but that you can enjoy convalescing! Read something good.
Posted by: Josephine | November 06, 2011 at 06:42 PM
I hope you are feeling better soon. I will miss the episode. Look forward to next week!
Posted by: Carl Brodie | November 06, 2011 at 06:45 PM
St. Ambrose called and says you're gonna be fine. Feel better and get well soon!
Posted by: Des | November 06, 2011 at 07:24 PM
Best wishes for a quick recovery.
Posted by: David | November 06, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Get well soon. The show is wonderful, but your health is more important.
Posted by: Ralph | November 06, 2011 at 07:32 PM
I knew it! I saw a flock of birds flying erratically and wondered what was up. So that's what the auspices were trying to say. So what did they use? The Promethean technique is probably the most appropriate given the circumstances. But sometimes it's difficult finding a large enough rock when you need it.
Convalescas ex aegroto mox!
Posted by: Charlie | November 06, 2011 at 08:53 PM
Get Well Soon!
Posted by: Hovig Maghakian | November 06, 2011 at 09:16 PM
Yikes! Take good care and feel better soon.
Posted by: pasta fresca | November 06, 2011 at 09:30 PM
Shame it wasn't Gall Stones. Then I cold use the line about "Only the Penitent Man shall pass..."
Enjoy the icecream.
(Or is that for Tonsils?)
Posted by: Gregm | November 06, 2011 at 09:59 PM