20 October 2008 @ 02:50 pm
"...every day he is making improvements."  

• Many of you have kindly expressed concern about and asked for information on the recovery of Gale Harold. I hope you'll understand that in respecting Gale's privacy I can only tell you that every day he is making improvements. He's surrounded by love and support and is facing this challenge with his usual Gale tenacity. So keep the good healing thoughts and wishes flowing his way! --Scott, 10/20 --here/here

There is so much right with this message, I can't even say. "Everyday improvements" is huge", but what really made me relax some? "He's surrounded by love." Most important part. Thank you, Scott. ♥

• Gale will be moved tonight to a new hospital. Location to remain confidential at this time. He remains in ICU at LA County and will be placed in ICU in the new hospital after the move so that the new doctor can monitor Gale throughout the weekend. Monday they'll tell us if visitors will be welcomed and at that time tell us where to send cards, etc. You should also know that this was one of those simple freak accidents that can happen anywhere just like falling in the tub. He was with friends and was simply riding his motorcycle around the block near his home. Exec Producer, DH 10/17

Yeah, apparently the last report that he was outta ICU wasn't true. Never has my icon been so appropriate, heh. But don't worry. Just read Scott's message again. Improving every day! Love! Tenacity! :D

• An update on Gale Harold's condition: Over the weekend, the Associated Press reported that the actor remains under observation in the intensive care unit at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, but his condition is improving, and he will be moved to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center when a bed opens up. --here

Nothing we didn't already know, I know, but it's an update from the site's last report that had all the Gale get-well messages. This time they're asking for, "Why do we feel such a strong connection to Gale?" Might be an interesting read once some answer. Or disturbing. Whichever. Heh.


Also, to put minds at ease. I've had alarmed e-mails ask me about more info on how Gale lay unconscious and alone for hours before he was found, how it was a drunk driver who hit him, or a darting animal, etc. None of that was fact. Best of my knowledge, all that started on the IMDB with a few speculating. We actually don't know much about the details, and that's the way it should be (even though I reallyreally wanna know, heh).

At least until Galeface does his next interview and gives us the story, complete with "y'knows" and made-up words like "my motorcycleivity was interrupted..." ♥


Desperate Housewives: 504

GALEOMGALDKFJASLDKFJASDLKJ!

"He said pwease!"

That just might be my most favorite thing Gale's ever said. I just... I love him so. Another fave scene: Soon as MJ went biking by the window and a couple seconds later, Jackson jogs by. Glee! I lovelovelove this role. GALE AND WEE CHILDREN AND FUNNY FACES. :D

And gotta say, MJ makes my ovaries squee. He's so darned cute and for a *checks* six year old, can actually act. His "oh geez" face when Susan told him to fall for daddy aldfkjas.

Also, the whole Jackson storyline being about MJ falling off his bike. I DO NOT APPRECIATE THE IRONY, LIFE. :|


I feel a Gale DH picspam coming on. *nods* Anyways, also caught up on some of the older season eps.


Desperate Housewives: up to 214

• They killed Rex! =:O

• I can't decide if I like Zach or not. Sometimes I wanna feed him soup, other times I want to make soup outta him. But, omg, Mike is his dad aldja. So he had a son even before MJ! Though he's not around in S5, so now I'm worried what happens to him, hm.

• I totally understand now why DH fans were so "OMGNOWAYINHELL" when Jackson came on the scene. Susan/Mike are so OTP. ♥ That scene where he finds out she gave Zach money to go to Utah and she's sobbing hysterically in the street for him to forgive her and the other Girls slowly come out of their houses and then go to her after he drives away and she sinks to the ground in her wedding dress omg Suuuusan. :((((((((((

• The whole George storyline. That was pretty entertaining, heh. Especially when he flipped the psychiatrist over the bridge on his bike ride aldja. Even though I knew the actor is supergay the whole time and had a hard time believing he'd want in Bree's pants, heh. Random: He and his partner were the only good things about that Stepford Wives movie and then they killed them so fast. :(

• Gaby accidentally setting that nun on fire FTW.

• Gay!Andrew needs to make out with boys more.

• Alfre Woodard is awesome, but the Betty/Caleb/basement storyline is probably my least favorite of the Big Season-Long Storylines so far. Bleh.

• Hey, Nathan Petrelli is Gaby's lawyer!

• Lynette annoys the fuck outta me in all seasons. I could never nanny for her, grrr.

• On the other hand, I totally want to be BFF with Edie. She's the female Brian on this street, yo. Tough on the outside, squishy on the inside, crappy childhood, just wants to be loved and accepted, brutally honest, and can't forget slutty. Let's hear it for slutty!


Remember this past Saturday game with

L.A. Galaxy vs. Houston

It was brutal, y'all. 0-3. ZERO TO THREE, PPL. Where those three goals were ALL MADE IN THE FIRST 20 MINUTES. *headdesk* They just weren't themselves, you could tell. And I feel so bad for goalie Saunders. He'd been doing so good the last two games and then this, and when it's so important.

So, yeah, no post-season for them, tis official. :((((((

Upside? Becks is back for their last game this Sun!
 
 
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[identity profile] sita-moonlight.livejournal.com on October 20th, 2008 09:56 pm (UTC)
I can't get over the 'pwease' either. I so can't stop squeeing. And I so recognized the irony of the bike accident and the sling on MJ's shoulder it was all skflskflsks. Ugh.
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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 20th, 2008 10:02 pm (UTC)
I swear, that "pwease" came at a perfect time for us. We so needed that. :D

The sling adlfja. I forgot about that!
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[identity profile] sita-moonlight.livejournal.com on October 20th, 2008 10:44 pm (UTC)
I know. It was something to make us all smile.

It made me sad because it just reminded me of Gale. :[ Argh.
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Ayesakara[identity profile] ayesakara.livejournal.com on October 20th, 2008 10:08 pm (UTC)
There is so much right with this message, I can't even say.

Absolutely right. I'd like to take the positive in this and cling to it. And Gale being tenacious --- that's half the battle, isn't it?

Soon as MJ went biking by the window and a couple seconds later, Jackson jogs by.

CLAPPING. Did you see the clap? That was so cute! I loved that.

Watching him did make me feel a bit queasy in the stomach though. I just want him to get better soon!
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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 20th, 2008 10:27 pm (UTC)
So much! I even love that Scott mentioned about protecting Gale's privacy. LOVE!

HOW COULD I FORGET THE AWESOMESAUCE THAT WAS THE CLAP?! *dies*

Oh, I know. When he first appeared on screen, it was a bit... sobering. :( After that, I just enjoyed the Galeness.
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[identity profile] lunachickk.livejournal.com on October 20th, 2008 10:22 pm (UTC)
He's fine. I know it. My mental-image of him cannot be wrong.

*passes you a pudding cup*
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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 20th, 2008 10:30 pm (UTC)
I too believe in the power of your mental-image. I mean, really, duckies! laptop! puuuuuding!

*firm nod*
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[identity profile] my2cats.livejournal.com on October 20th, 2008 10:40 pm (UTC)
I had mixed emotions last night watching Gale...
He was so adorable in the episode.

I am clinging to the word "improving".
I just wish his people would make some kind of official announcement to let us know how he is.By now they should know how much we all care.

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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 20th, 2008 10:44 pm (UTC)
Aw, yeah, that's to be expected. *smooches*

So adorkable. :D

Yup. This is one of those times I wish he had an official website. Sigh.
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[identity profile] pbanda.livejournal.com on October 20th, 2008 11:14 pm (UTC)
The moment I saw Jackson approach MJ and his widdle bike I was all asldkjflsdfskdjfls wtf. :| And then he said "pwease" and I melted into a puddle of goo. OMG how I ♥ Jackson. It's like Adorable Overload every time he's on screen. Now when Gale is fully recovered, Jackson must teach MJ how to play soccer. PWEASE! :D :D :D

Also, how nice of Scott was it to post that! It's so good to hear about the love and tenacity. ♥






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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 22nd, 2008 06:39 pm (UTC)
I know right? He's so loveable! Even if a little dense that Mike would want to teach his son the bike. Makes me wonder if they'll have it come out that Jackson's father wasn't in his life or such. And, omg, now all I want is for him to teach MJ soccer! :D

Scott is a doll. Especially when crazy fangirls are begging for details. ;)
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[identity profile] lady-jane.livejournal.com on October 21st, 2008 12:00 am (UTC)
I hate to say it, and to make you more nervous, but Scott's message actually makes me nervous, so I'm sharing as I believe firmly in the "share the pain" aspect of fandom. Either that, or I'm a sadist (okay, probably the latter). Yeah, I know, Scott's not the official anything, and Gale is sort of *runs like Bambi* from anything resembling public interest in him (Note to Gale: television acting may not have been the best career choice), but still. If he were fine, and if he was going to be fine, wouldn't people have said so explicitly by now?
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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 22nd, 2008 06:51 pm (UTC)
LOL. Sharing is caring! Brat. ;D But, yeah, good point. Some of it, I think, is Scott just erring on the more realistic side after a trauma like this, than Marc Cherry's "coupla weeks" recovering. It's kinda hard to say everything's gonna be hunky-dory while Gale remains in ICU. :\

Gale is sort of *runs like Bambi*

That will never not be funny. ;D

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[identity profile] qafaddiction.livejournal.com on October 21st, 2008 12:56 am (UTC)
You totally need to make some cartoon-ish icons of MJ's school picture, with the paintbrush in Jackson's pocket.

I loved when MJ said that Jackson paints their house, but then mommy stops him so they can drink lots of wine and have a sleepover. LMAO!

I did not like the sling. Too close to home. :(
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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 22nd, 2008 06:55 pm (UTC)
I thought the SAME THING when I first saw that drawing, hee. "ICONS!" Am working on 'em now. ;)

That killed me! And then Susan's expression aldfja. Oh, MJ. :">

Word. :(
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[identity profile] starlightbj.livejournal.com on October 21st, 2008 01:13 am (UTC)
GALE AND WEE CHILDREN AND FUNNY FACES.
Exactly - perfect combo - now we just need Randy and all is perfect on DH :P
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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 22nd, 2008 06:57 pm (UTC)
Surely MJ needs a blond nanny. Or a new blond school teacher that Jackson can meet when he drops MJ off. *firm nod*
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[identity profile] brianswalk.livejournal.com on October 21st, 2008 01:31 am (UTC)
Your reports are the only thing keeping me sane. You put the reports side by side and add you humor and positivity and I can't help but feel hope. Then I reread the "updates" and sadly, they're still not telling me anything new. They're moving him, they're not moving him. In ICU, out of ICU.
What concerns me is that we're not hearing from anyone that does not have a financial interest in Gale. Even in Scott's email, which I'm clinging to like Justin clung to Brian in the 'I'm going to NY' episode in S1, not even Scott said he actually visited Gale.
Yes, I know. I'm depressing.
SUN
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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 22nd, 2008 07:06 pm (UTC)
AWWW! Well, I'm warm and fuzzy that I can help. Oh, man, I know right? I keep opening each new Google Alert with hopes on new news. But no. :(

*clings* I hear ya. Though I do think Scott was just keeping Gale's privacy like he said. And with Gale still in ICU, he's probably not even allowed visitors. My guess is either they've talked on the phone, or Scott is getting his info from the family. I bet he's there soon as he's allowed. They're BFF like Brian and Ted. :D
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[identity profile] stacey-in-ma.livejournal.com on October 21st, 2008 02:00 am (UTC)
How ADORABLE was he said that? *flails*

It was really bittersweet seeing Gale last night and I'm doing my best to stay positive because, imo, anything else doesn't really do much good for anybody. That's not to say that I'm not realistic. I've known people with head injuries and broken shoulders and both of them are going to take time to recover from.

I'm so glad that we got an update from Scott today. I know it's not much but he says Gale is improving everyday and he's surrounded by love and that's the important thing right now. Scott is such a sweetheart. :-)

You are correct that the emails you were getting from people were in reference to speculation going on over at IMDb. One person in particular seemed bent on wild, unfounded speculation about Gale's accident. Imho, it was pointless and did nothing except worry people more than they already were. There were some people asking how the accident could have happened and being familiar with the L.A. area I (and others) talked about what traffic was like there and that sort of thing. But none of the discussion of the accident itself was based on facts because we really don't have any other than that he apparently was with friends and was just going around the block near his home.
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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 22nd, 2008 07:14 pm (UTC)
Adorable and bittersweet, perfect words for that ep! And I'm with ya on the stay positive yet realistic front. I mean, really, what else can we do? Gloom and doom gets old quick.

Yes! I was hoping he'd mention Gale and, really, that update was one of the best we've had. ♥

Ah, good! I knew I'd definitely seen the speculation on IMDb, but wasn't sure if that was the only board that the topic was on. To be honest, I was guilty of speculating causes too, but only in my head. Like you say, no need to freak people out more. D:
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[identity profile] stacey-in-ma.livejournal.com on October 22nd, 2008 07:37 pm (UTC)
I'm working on staying positive. :-)

That was really sweet of Scott. I assume you heard that James Denton was on K-Earth 101 yesterday and mentioned Gale in the interview?

IMDb was where I saw the speculation you were referring to. Obviously, it's natural for people to wonder how something like that could have happened, especially when we haven't had any reports of what really happened. However, aside from discussing how, for example, something as minor as a little bit of gravel can cause somebody to crash their bike or the traffic conditions in L.A., it's nothing but guessing. And I personally don't think it serves much purpose other than to cause people to worry and let their imaginations run wild. Luckily, all of that seems to have calmed down, though.
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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 22nd, 2008 07:47 pm (UTC)
I did! James. ♥ Wasn't anything we didn't already know, but it still made me breathe easier.

Amen. Calm is what we all need. :)
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[identity profile] kitsune-me.livejournal.com on October 21st, 2008 02:10 am (UTC)
:(, I'm kind of putting off watching the latest DH episode. It's kinda unnerving to watch while knowing there's no still clear news on how Gale's doing. :|

I appreciate Scott's message, but after so many days with him still in ICU gets me worried. :(, I'm just hope he'll be out of there by now.

thanks for the posts! :x
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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 22nd, 2008 07:17 pm (UTC)
Aw, I don't blame you, it's a personal decision kinda thing. For me, it helped to see Gale being a goofball. ;D

Yeah. Tis gonna take some time to heal. At least Scott said he was doing better. :D
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[identity profile] kitsune-me.livejournal.com on October 23rd, 2008 02:26 am (UTC)
LOL, if I think about this logically, I'd laugh at myself for being all stupid over someone I don't even know personally. :), guess there's a first time for everything. hehe.

:D, I'm just glad that he keeps on improving, albeit slowly.

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[identity profile] angielu.livejournal.com on October 21st, 2008 03:34 am (UTC)
complete with "y'knows" and made-up words like "my motorcycleivity was interrupted..." ♥


*giggles* Aw. You know he will!

Omg! MJ is a total cutie! Gale+kids= ovaries ache. Definitely!
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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 22nd, 2008 07:18 pm (UTC)
I'm dying for some new Gale words! :D
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[identity profile] silmarwen-85.livejournal.com on October 21st, 2008 10:26 am (UTC)
*releases breath* since that accident with heath, i've been terrified that some other actor could suddenly be gone. SO happy to see gale on the mend ^^ why i'm so affected if something would happy to an actor i like....well, aren't i sad if a friend of mine looses their uncle, or a neighbour a friend. people i see eveyday grow on me, even the ones i see on the metro. it's just sad to loose people for no apperent reason...

and all that talk about DH....i still haven't watched the gale epps...but the last season will start on german tv tomorrow *yays*
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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 22nd, 2008 07:20 pm (UTC)
Oh, god, Heath. I so thought of him when this first happened. *heartache* It's so true about how we don't have to actually know someone to feel loss at their absense.

Oh, you're gonna love Gale all over again when you see him be adorkable on the show. :D
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[identity profile] wake-upsunshine.livejournal.com on October 21st, 2008 12:35 pm (UTC)
Gale with kids is like the cutest thing ever <3333333 I just LOVED the "Pwease" thing :D Almost made me fall off my chair!!!
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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 22nd, 2008 07:21 pm (UTC)
I KNOW RIGHT?! :D :D :D
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[identity profile] pclu2004.livejournal.com on October 21st, 2008 03:29 pm (UTC)
OK, I know we are not getting any more info than what a hospital would give out over the phone. Nothing official. But, this many days in ICU? And when he gets to the other hospital, he will be in ICU again. Another thing, why does he have to be moved to another hospital? What can they do there that they can't do at the hospital he is in?
I'm keeping Gale in my prayers.
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[identity profile] url-girl.livejournal.com on October 22nd, 2008 07:27 pm (UTC)
My guess is that it isn't so much what L.A. can't do, but that it was the closest hospital and/or Cedars was full the night he was brought in. And now that he's stable, being moved to Cedars is the next logical step as it is a nicer place. :D
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