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Well the good news…
I do not have a herniated disc. It’s just a bulge that’s pinching the nerve.
Some heavy anti-inflammatories and a lot of physical therapy is all I need. No surgery.
YAY!
Thanks all for your thoughts and prayers. I really appreciate it.
Unfortunately we still had to cancel the trip to Wondercon. Doctor’s orders.
I’m so sorry to all of you who were coming to see me. I promise next year…we’ll make it happen.
Today The Dreamland Chronicles Book 3 is in stores.
So if you haven’t ordered it from the IDW store, Amazon, or whatnot. Give your B&N or Borders a call. Tell them you want it.
They may not have it in stock…but tell them it’s available. Don’t let them talk you out of it…as some lazy employees do.
It’s THERE!
Ok…well that’s that.
Hope you have a good day…and thanks again for reading.
Scott
*sniffle* Oh man…that’s so sad…
and FTP!
*waves to Scott*
*heralds in a crazy fanfare that only the genie of aladdin can rival* WWOOOOTTT!!! no surgery for scott today, hey! *then boos the dragon as crowd goers see crying child run away from friend..* apparently i need to lay off a bit on the sugar intake at this time…. lol..
*sniffle*
YAY, no surgery!! **Does the no-surgery dance** That’s awesome news, dude. Sucks you can’t go to the Wondercon thingie though. But at least there’s always next year, aye? Awwwwww, poor Nicole, poor Felicity!! **Sniffles**
*SNIFF* that is sad
but lets hope that Nick’s guards are out of shape and can’t catch a four year old……Uhh actually how old is Nichole in this dream?
maan – scott, you’ve got what we in vienna/austria call “a masn” – quite a bunch of luck so to say, but that doesna translate it really. There’s a bunch of relief too. 😉 I dunno if there’s a word in english which has that meaning.
*does the no-surgery-dance too*
boo at that mean nazi-dragon and his heartless followers. maan, it’s enough to make that poor child cry.
*Crys* 😥
Wow That Is Really Sad, Poor Poor Nicole :*( On The Upside Tho, Congrats On The No Surgery! *Joins In On The No-Surgery Dance*
*Does the not-gonna-be-paralyzed dance* yay for you Scott. I think we now know why Nicole repressed the memories of Dreamland. her childhood friend was taken away, and made into a slave. I know I wouldn’t want to visit a place where my best friend got taken.
*joins in on the No-Surgery Dance because everyone else is doing it*
Awwww, Nichole, Felicity! *wanna hug them bad* At least we know she’s doing ok. Nic really is from nightmare land! It’s clear! =/
YAY! No surgery!! I`m sorry you can`t go to the con, you really looked forward to it.
Poor kids!! I wonder what else is going to happen because Felicity said Nicole just stopped coming…not that she was forced to go away… Felicity`s face in panel 3 is just heartbreaking 🙁
Again, my previous statement is reiterated…
Nicodemus is a really big dork.
*sighs*
Poor Nicole and Felicity – this can’t have been fun for either of them… but it really establishes one instance in which Nicodemus broke Felicity’s spirits. He effectively drove her friend out of Dreamland and forced her to grow up a lot faster than she probably should have. This event was likely a turning point for both girls.
Oooh, everybody’s doin the no-surgery dance now. Oh my Goddess, have I started a new dance craze or something?! **Giggles**
Good to hear you won’t be needing any surgery. I just ordered Book 3 on Amazon. Too bad it can’t be signed, but oh well. I’m still going to enjoy it. Thanks!
No surgury on the back is very good.
If the painkillers can’t help withe trapped nerve pain properly, talk to your Doc about Pregabalin, (used for neurological problems mostly) which is also good for things like sciatic nerve issues etc.
Great news … and Great page
Just another wonderful day in Dreamland, thanks Scott!
I’m glad no surgery is required Scott… although I’m sorry you won’t be coming out this way this year… I do completely understand. Work on mending, and we’ll see you in a year.
I can’t tell… is Nicole running away, or is she letting herself be led? I’m betting we’ll get more of the story from Felicity later on when she’s feeling better. Oh, what a tangled web we weave…
I’m going to go try the local comic shop today and see if it’s in. It’s on their shipment list they post, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they got it. Gotta support your local comic shop… so they get first crack, rather than the big box/lazy employee stores.
Thanks guys!
I hadn’t realized I put good news on a sad page…ha ha
Sorry for the mixed emotions.
🙂
Had a wonderful night’s sleep for the first time in 3 weeks and am ready to get back to the land of the living.
YAY!
YAY!!!! nothing serious!!!! Good on ya mate, glad to hear it’s no surgery. sorry about the cancellation, hopefully you can make it to San Diego Comic-Con *Fingers crossed*
Yay for no surgery. But B&N gave up on my order when they couldn’t get it shortly after the 1/15 date they had, so I tried Borders, hopefully I’ll have more luck there. Don’t know why they canceled my order so easily…
Aww, love the panel where Felicity is crying. That’s a really moving image–her all smooshed into his dragon claw!
Scott: Good to hear no surgery is required and just need some TLC to get well…
“….I’m sure this is not where Nicole stops, I expect she will be back to look for Felicity then, when she can’t find her friend fears the worse … then mental block?.. I hope she gets the chance to go back as an adult and help “cure” Fel 🙂
Hey Scott. Since you’re an artist, do you use the amazon affiliate program? If so, post a link to your book on amazon so you can get some affiliate cash to spend when we buy your stuff. 🙂 Glad to hear you’re not going to need surgery. Keep the comic coming!
It’s so good to hear that you don’t need surgery!
As always, great page and thank you for sharing Dreamland this way 🙂
Good to hear that you’re avoiding surgery. I have a ruptured disk in my lower back and I’ll tell ya, it’s not nearly as much fun as I’d hoped it would be!
So since you’re not going to wondercon I think it’d only be fair that since we can’t some see you there, you should stop by and visit each of us where we’re at. Take your time, heal up, then get on the road, lots of visiting for you to do! And bring a pencil, I’ll want you to draw something for me while you’re here.
LtSiver…. I DO have the affiliate program for Amazon. It’s on the right side of this page…just scroll up.
🙂
And thanks for asking.
Sco3tt…that’s a WONDERFUL idea. I’ll pack and get on that.
HA!
And yes…I’m still going to be in San Diego for the comic con. We have our booth.
And thank you guys for the well wishes. You’re all so wonderful!
Glad to hear you’s better than we thought. Yay for no surgery!!
Man, this page ‘sucks’! (as in, made me cry. So yes it’s actually a really good page, done very well, but it’s very very saddening. That much cuteness should so not be allowed to cry)
Scott, I’m glad to hear you’re going to get well – just make sure you follow the doctor’s orders. 😉
On another subject, I tried to order book 3 from Barnes and Noble and was told they could get 1 & 2 but not 3 because it’s from a publisher they don’t deal with. Now what? I guess I’ll have to buy it online.
Hey man, totally been there. Keep up with the physical therapy and you will be able to keep the pain at bay. Just be careful to keep up on it though, or it will come back. Good luck!
Congrats on not having to have surgery!!
I have a feeling that when I read through the book after it’s printed, I’ll be crying at this point… It’s hard to truly get into the emotions with only a page a day (not that I mind ^_^) but with the book, I’ll be able to immerse myself fully in the sadness of it all 🙁 🙂
Oh, and congrats on the not needing surgery! I would join in with the dance, but… I can’t dance 😛
SCott i enjoy how this is like a movie to me!! when i get money i’m deffinalty buying the books! ever think of making it into an animation?
I haven’t had much time beyond looking at the comic every day, but I’ve been following your exploits on Twitter and I just wanna say, I’m glad it’s nothing that you have to have surgery for.
Stinks that you have to miss a con, but getting better is more important. Dead men tell no tales, and all that jazz.
Feel better soon!
Thank God for no surgery! Hope the meds get you better real soon!
Now to the page… sniff… Yes Nicole, you have to run. WAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Hope she comes back to Dreamland as an avenging angel…
*does the no-surgery dance* I’m glad you’re going to be okay, but now you have to endure a lot of people virtually playing nursemaid and making sure you take care of yourself.
Poor, POOR Nicole!! Why do I have a sick feeling that this is the last time they see each other? (Yeah, I’d definetely need therapy to block that out.)
After a dream like that I can see why she never dreamed about that place again.
Get ye to a good Chiropractor. And check out this website for some self-education:
http://www.chirogeek.com
Thanks guys. YOu’re so awesome.
And Yes Tora…I’ve thought about animation. I really have. It’s just much more expensive.
🙂
It’s great that you don’t need surgery! That’s really big!
Yay for no surgery! Now you just heal up ASAP.
Oh, this page is so sad!!! Especially looking at Felicity’s face… :'(
I’m glad you got a good result – good luck with the healing.
btw – love the fourth panel – too adorable!
With such a great webcomic I guess negative comments isn’t something you see on a daily basis.
I find the last panel too static. It looks like Nicole has frozen in place. I don’t know how to make it better though.
Great flashback and cute kids =)
this page and the following are definately tear-jerkers 🙁
I’m glad to hear that you can recover. It seems kind of ironic that you’d be going through this extensive down-time, considering the “I hate Sava” article that was recently posted.
Scott, so sorry about the bulging disk and the ensuing pain! Glad it’s not herniated, tho. Is there anywhere in your area that does water aerobics? A friend with two herniated discs and I (no herniated discs, but lots of leg and back pain) had a lot of success with water aerobics in a warm, therapy pool… alleviated the pressure, and strengthened surrounding muscles, and while I improved somewhat, my friend improved so dramatically her doctor said it was miraculous. Prayers to you and your fam-H
So, were you on the anti-inflammatory Pez or Tic Tacs? 😉 Hope you’re well soonest!
Leaving your best friend in the clutches of a dragon is one of the hardest things you can do. Unless you’re the rogue, then it’s kind of expected.
🙁