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  • April 7, 2008

    A Quick Update!

    Filed: Refs & Links, Daily Miscellany — Scooter @ 10:05 am

    Greetings, Everyone!

    A quick update to let you know about the latest goings-on and about what’s coming up. . .

    The week following Easter, Joe and I attended the Council Grove Conference in Kansas - the first time in over 30 years for me, having gone there with my step-father, Bob Monroe, back in the mid-70s, and Joe’s first time there. The Council Grove Conference was begun forty years ago to provide a safe place for colleagues to discuss their work in what was then an emerging field — the study of consciousness. This year’s conference’s title was: “Ways of Knowing: Sips from the Stream of Consciousness.” Elmer Green, Ph.D., of biofeedback fame, was one of the founders of the conference and graced us all with his incredibly lively presence and wisdom during the conference. Elmer is now 90 years old and more energetic and clear than most 20-somethings I know!

    Joe gave a presentation on “Remote Viewing — Beyond Space and Time,” which was so good he was awarded a standing ovation by the 120+ people there. Though I’ve heard Joe speak many times, I was yet again impressed not only by what he had to say, but with how clearly, powerfully and humorously he delivered his material. I gave a presentation entitled: “Stellar Ways of Being: Astrological Tips for Accessing the Infinite,” in which I had fun talking and interacting with the group about the strengths and issues of each Sun Sign and how best to get in touch with the ‘All That Is,’ given their Signs’ qualities. For some strange reason, I was internally prompted to actually sing a few bars of songs and music I associated with each Sign, so I also ended up belting out a few musical pieces here and there to give another way to experience the Signs. What WAS I thinking?! It was fun, in any event, and the folks seemed to enjoy it. Sorry — there are no recordings of either Joe’s or my presentations.

    After Council Grove, we then went on to Kansas City, where our old friend, Fowler Jones, a psychologist who also trained some Gateway Programs with me at the Monroe Institute many years back, had invited us to speak to his Psychic Studies Institute group, which we did at the Unity Temple on the Plaza on March 29th. Once again, Joe wowed the folks with his presentation about remote viewing and Star Gate, and I gave a brief talk about astrology and what a wonderful guidance and timing system it is for all aspects of our lives.

    COMING UP:

    For our Japanese friends and TV viewers, Joe will be appearing on the 13th episode of “FBI: Psychic Investigators” which will be airing April 8th at 10:00 p.m. on Nippon TV. We won’t know the outcome of Joe’s remote viewing of the two murder cases he did for the show while the film crew was here in Virginia a few weeks ago until after the program airs, but we’ll let you know how it turns out once we know something.

    For folks interested in UFO matters, Joe will be presenting “How Psychic Are They?” at the Great UFO/ET Congress at the Ramada in Bordentown, NJ on Saturday, May 3rd at 7:30 p.m. You can sign up for the conference by contacting Pat Marcattilio at (609) 631-8955.

    Folks in the Durham, North Carolina area may want to attend Joe’s one-day workshop on remote viewing on June 28th at the Rhine Research Center during their “Summer Psi Camp.” For more information, contact the Rhine folks at www.Rhine.org.

    That’s it for now. I hope all of you are enjoying the gifts of spring and are bringing your particular gifts to the fore for all to enjoy!

    Blessings to all,

    Nancy “Scooter” McMoneagle

    January 10, 2007

    Joe’s Birthday!

    Filed: Refs & Links, Daily Miscellany — Palyne-webM @ 2:21 am

    Today January 10, 2007, is Joe’s SIXTY-FIRST birthday! Our favorite psychic Capricorn has been around for some time now eh?!

    Given he’s officially died more than once (!) and come awfully close goodness knows how many other times — from hard combat to medical — I think having him around for this day is a long string of miracles… that rocks.

    I’m hijacking Joe and Scooter’s blog (webmaster key!) to post a note wishing Joe a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Anybody who’d like to say hello and happy birthday to Joe, you can post a comment to this message and he will read them.

    Glad to have you around Joe. You’re the man!!

    Palyne

    January 8, 2007

    Many Thanks…

    Filed: Daily Miscellany — Scooter @ 11:59 am

    I want to thank all of you who have so kindly sent your thoughtful condolences to me and the rest of the family with the loss of our step-sister, Laurie Monroe, who died on December 18th from lung cancer. Though deeply saddened that she is no longer with us, I’m relieved for her that she’s not in pain anymore and doesn’t have to struggle to breathe. We will miss her wonderful exuberance and enthusiasm for life, and wish her God speed in her now-unfettered state of Being.

    Joe and I will update the blog a bit later about our recent trip to Japan for the latest edition of the Psychic Investigator Show he did for Nippon TV, which aired December 26th.

    Again, my appreciation to all of you for your loving support since Laurie’s passing.

    With gratitude,
    Scooter

    November 27, 2006

    A few updates

    Filed: Refs & Links, Daily Miscellany — Scooter @ 11:10 am

    A quick update on Joe’s Activities . . .

    Anyone who is a subscriber to Whitley Strieber’s Unknown Country will be happy to hear that Joe’s doing an interview with Whitley for his on-line website http://www.unknowncountry.com/subscribe/. They plan to post his interview on the site by Saturday the 2nd of December 2006. The interview will last approximately 45 minutes.

    For the more TV-watching inclined, Joe recently completed filming a live, double-blind demonstration for the A&E Channel, demonstrating Precognitive Remote Viewing. In what many consider totally mind-bending, Joe described the target photograph prior to its being randomly selected by a computer. His target was double-blind judged by Ed May to be a first-place match. He did a second target as well which achieved a second-place match. Joe believes it, too, should have been a first place match, but you can watch the show and determine this for yourself when it is shown. The A&E Special on Precognition is scheduled to air sometime late February or early March on the A&E Channel. Watch this Blog for the date/time.

    And for our Japanese friends, this past week Joe worked a few missing person cases for the upcoming edition (the 12th or 13th now — I’ve lost count!) of the Japanese TV show, “FBI: Psychic Investigators.” In an interesting change of pace for this show, he worked a cold case with retired Los Angeles homicide detective, Jimmy Sakoda. Jimmy now operates a Risk Intelligence and Corporate Investigation Firm with his son out of Newport Beach, California, www.jsisolutions.com. Joe also remote viewed (using the typical, double-blind protocol) two missing people in Japan, which took nearly sixteen hours of filming in our dining room. Preliminary feedback is that he might have been successful, but we won’t really know until the live studio filming on the 16th of December in Tokyo. The show is scheduled to air in Japan on Nippon TV, Channel 4, the evening of December 26th from 9 to 11 p.m.

    Here’s hoping all of you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

    Warmly,

    Scooter

    October 28, 2006

    Joe on Coast Nov 1

    Filed: Refs & Links, Daily Miscellany — Scooter @ 4:58 pm

    For all you late-night radio talk show listeners, Joe will be on “Coast-to-Coast” with George Noory, Nov. 1st from 11:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. PST – which, of course, on the East Coast will be November 2nd, 2:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. Nothing like a little middle of the night chat, eh?!

    If you want to check out the Coast to Coast website about this show, it’s at:

    http://www.coasttocoastam.com/shows/2006/11/01.html

    Happy listening!

    All best,
    Scooter

    P.S. 11/1 - Opened for comments

    August 16, 2006

    Walking Sticks

    Filed: Daily Miscellany — Joe @ 1:37 pm

    The new brace on my left leg has proven itself three times in four days. I hate to say it, but if I had not been using the cane as well, I might have gone down on my face anyway. So I take back anything I might have said about doctors in the negative.

    As a result of the brace I no longer unconsciously move forward, putting weight on my left foot with my toes folded under, which previously guaranteed a forward nosedive to the pavement. Now, my toes are pointed straight up where they should be. My heel still catches however, because my foot drags just a bit, so my knee fails to lock and I kind of half stumble. But I’m able to catch myself with my cane. Without the cane, I’d probably fall over anyway, or at least do a fancy dance. Carrying a cup of coffee or cup of soup, I’d probably paint a wall or splatter people on the way down. So, the doctors are right, it’s all a good thing.

    I was sort of half wishing they were wrong though and I could humor them and just throw the stuff away in a couple of weeks. Now resigned, I guess I’ll be shopping for an elegant walking stick in the near future.

    August 13, 2006

    Interest in Things

    Filed: Daily Miscellany — Joe @ 5:24 am

    For some reason I’ve lost interest in food. This seems to have begun back when my back became a major pain issue, which can be attributed to drugs. But, since I no longer take the drugs, the loss of interest must be attributed to something else.

    They inserted four segments of cadaver bone between what is left of the leading edges of my vertebrae (L1-L2-L3-L4 and L5.) Maybe the bone donor died of anorexia or at sometime in their life suffered from the terrible disease. Now that the bone is being fully integrated into my spine, well…who knows about these things?

    I never dream about food any more. I used to, now and then. Or, at least used to dream of the great glass of scotch and where I used to drink it, the tavern, bistro, winery, cellar, bar, restaurant, home, country, town, city, place, etc., and the sort of vague meal, usually great company that went with it. But that kind of dreaming hasn’t happened in a long time. Hmmm. Cadaver bones?? Anyway, it’s a possibility . . . maybe.

    August 11, 2006

    THE BINGMAN

    Filed: Photos, Daily Miscellany — Joe @ 12:41 pm

    Bing Watching the SunriseThere were two important things our cat friend Bing loved to do most in this world; he loved to watch the sun rise and he loved to watch the sun set. He would attain a kitty-like altered state as though worshiping the sun as it came up in the morning and when it would set in the evening. When it was cloudy or rainy, he missed it.

    Bing Watching the SunsetThis morning, sometime after sunrise, he wandered down into the edge of the woods and curled up in a small, warm ball and passed into his next incarnation — perhaps a Bengal Tiger or a Snow Leopard!

    He was just a few days short of his eighteenth birthday. He didn’t make a big deal about it. He slept with us as usual last night. Got up as usual, ate his breakfast and generally talked to us and the walls like he always does, went outside and laid in his favorite bushes for a bit. He then sauntered off to a favored spot in his woods where he made his transition.

    Scooter and I both wish we could have been with him, holding him when he passed, but it was his choice and we have always supported him in his choices because he was our dear friend. We will miss him as we miss all our fur friends who have left us. But we learned a lot from him about gentleness, kindness, and unconditional love. We also learned how to create and protect our home and space, and equally how to share with others.

    Bing's Trainee - ButlerInterestingly, Bing didn’t leave us high and dry. We watched him diligently and carefully train his own replacement for three or four months prior to his departure. His name is Butler. He trained him to the point that Butler also sleeps where Bing slept, also does exactly what Bing did, exactly, to the letter, no deviation. Any deviation while Bing was training him was never tolerated. When Butler came into our life, he was totally wild. Any attempt to pet him resulted in a severe wound to your hand. He is now just as gentle as Bing ever was. He is our parting gift from Bing, who was not only our dearest and wisest friend, but who surely knew our hearts would be broken with his departure.

    Wherever you are, Bingman, we send all our love and Godspeed to your next destination.

    August 1, 2006

    Zero MPG

    Filed: Photos, Daily Miscellany — Joe @ 4:37 am

    Welcome to the “Dead Zone!” Some know that I participated in helping to write one of the plots for a Dead Zone show. It was titled “Hunt for Osama.” Wish that it should be so easy to bag the old fart and put him into a 4×8x8. The problem seems to be as much two-sided disbelief as it is his insisting on moving around too much, too often, for little reason. I mean, let’s face it, do we really want to find this guy? After all, it’s the devil you know — right?

    My Grandfather used to go out to the edge of the field every now and then with his .22 and pick off a groundhog or two, but he never seemed to hit the crusty old feller with the gray whiskers. I was only seven at the time and wondered why he never seemed to hit the big guy. I finally couldn’t stand it any longer and asked him one night; “Grandpaw, are you blind? When are you going to nail the big guy?” My grandfather looked at me and smiled; “When he stops leading all those little fellers to the same places to feed.” I don’t know, maybe Osama has a purpose. Maybe it’s time he became a martyr and his own folks took him out. So, if any of you are reading my blog…

    ~

    Anyway, I am recovering from my surgeries and I’m coming out of this with very little of the pain I went in with, which is a very good thing. I am coming out of it with some keepsakes however, like the need for a walking stick (that’s eastern for decorative cane) and a light brace on my left ankle. The brace isn’t too bad. It’s constructed of carbon fiber and is hard as nails, so I should now be able to kick a soccer ball out of the park by hooking it off my left shin. The brace is also constructive, since it keeps me from falling on my face. The walking stick is in case my ankle fails anyway. Given what I walked in the hospital door with, I think I made a great trade.

    My Lovely KawasakiSadly, I must give up riding my Kawasaki Vulcan, which brings an ever increasing calmness to my lovely wife’s mind and spirit. No more slightly rising front-wheel off the ground, instantaneous jolts of adrenalin. No more 1/2 oz bug in the Adam’s Apple at 80 mph. No more yellow jacket up the sleeve, across the shoulder, and down the back of my Kevlar riding jacket. No more should I go left or should I go right, when someone pulls out of a side-street and stops in front of me — in the rain. Sigh. I’ll miss it.

    If anyone out there is interested in an absolutely cherry 800-A 2001 Vulcan with less than 2500 miles on it, roll bars, riding lights, and saddlebags, let me know. Only $4,600.00. It gets somewhere between 38 and 48 MPG, depending on how you like to ride it — and you’ll have to pick it up. An extra $450 will get you the barely-used trailer as well.

    I guess I’ll just be forced to hump around town now in my Dodge Magnum HEMI RT, with the leather heated seats, adjustable pedals, Boston Sound System, GPS, and Satellite. I got it for my back. Honestly, I did. I really did. It’s very cool. It runs on only four cylinders when you are cruising. If you watch how you drive in traffic, it always hovers between 1100 and 1700 RPM — 0 to 45 mph, and never goes over 2000 rpm on the open road — 60 to 75 mph. With careful fuel management, I average somewhere between 24.5 to 26 mpg. However…

    Remember that guy from Star Wars, a heavy breathing dude, dressed in black — Darth something? Well, there truly is a dark side, and it lives in my right foot! Once in awhile, not often, but once now and then, when, well, you guys know what I’m talking about. A guy simply has to…well… I think it has something to do with a lot of extra body hair on the back of the neck or something!

    What you get from 400+ horses is two solid black lines, a lot of smoke and a KAWASAKI on four wheels…and of course ZERO mpg.

    July 28, 2006

    Reflections

    Filed: Photos, Refs & Links, Daily Miscellany — Joe @ 2:00 pm

    Well, here I am finally sitting down at my machine again after what seems to be so long a time. My recovery pain has subsided to the point that I can sit in one position for long enough periods to allow writing and not just reading. It’s been eternally frustrating, but having gone through a number of periods in my life where I’ve had to follow the doctor’s advice with regard to rehabilitation, I know that rushing it can do more damage than good, so I’ll continue to force myself to watch the reruns of “Walker, Texas Ranger” and “Star Trek,” while alternating between sitting, lying, and walking in the woods with Bing, who knows more about life and what’s going on than I do. Bing, click for larger version He turns 18 in a few days and that’s about 125 in our years I think. As you can see, he’s a bit frail, and sometimes carries on conversations with people and things I can’t see, but again, still knows more than I do about life and living, and probably the great beyond. So we walk together, and I listen to him anyway, and maybe that will keep him here until he is 150 if we are lucky.

    July 4, 2006

    A note from Joe

    Filed: Daily Miscellany — Joe @ 7:03 pm

    What a great surprise it is, to be able to sit at my keyboard on July 4, 2006, only three weeks after surgery, feeling as well as I do. Aside from the gifted hands of my surgeons, I’m sure the reason I feel so well is because of the good intentions and expectations of so many of you, my friends, neighbors, and associates. I cannot think of another time when I’ve had so many praying for me in such a focused way. Of course it’s way too early to know whether or not anything worked with regards to surgery, but I feel better than I’ve felt in a long time. For now, that’s what matters.

    I’ve had all the staples removed, which means the open wounds have healed, as have the drain holes, without infection. The pain fades with each passing day. There is not enough to interfere with Remote Viewing, although my RV requirements are now determined solely by the level of criticality. I leave that in the hands of my Chief Healer and tasking agent, my wife, Scooter—blessed are her hands.

    A bit of good news for those who may not know—Hampton Roads Publishing has released the paperback edition of my previous hard cover book, STARGATE CHRONICLES. It is now out at your favorite bookstores under the new title, MEMOIRS OF A PSYCHIC SPY—The Remarkable Life of U.S. Government Remote Viewer 001. Other than the new title, the only other change from the previous edition is a new preface I wrote for it.

    So, all of you that couldn’t afford the hard cover book, can pick up a copy of the trade paperback book for only $15.95 at your local bookstore. If that’s still too steep, remember you can check most of my books out from the local library. If they don’t have them, push them to get a copy and they will order them for you. That way everyone can get a chance to read them.

    I really wish there were some way of thanking you for the many kind thoughts and prayers you all sent our way while we were going through this surgery process. It’s hard to explain, but I at least could feel the expression of kindness emanating from the collective whole. Again, thank you all.

    Just to let you know something about the future…

    I’ll soon be fitted with a ultra-light brace for my left ankle, which I will wear while walking. I will also have to continue to use a cane. Both are to insure that I am able to maintain my balance. I won’t know for approximately three to six months just how much damage has been corrected by the surgery. We do know that full recovery will take more than a year. So far, every indication has been a positive indication that the surgery has been for the better. I’m looking forward to lots of rehab.

    Warm regards,
    Joe

    June 30, 2006

    Doing 100% Better Each Day…

    Filed: Daily Miscellany — Palyne-webM @ 10:29 am

    This is what Joe says as he describes how he’s been feeling this past week of recuperating from his back surgery. Needless to say, being back home with our fur children surrounding him, purring their healing frequencies, has helped reduce his post-operative pain immeasurably!

    In fact, not only is he feeling much better, with back pain muchly reduced, though still a bit sore from incisions, he looks terrific, his incisions are healing nicely, and his energy is increasing each day, as evidenced by how much we walked around Charlottesville yesterday.

    He promises to write an blog update for you in the near future. In the meantime, know that he’s doing well, and will be “leaping tall buildings in a single bound,” soon, I’m sure!

    Warmly,
    Scooter

    June 20, 2006

    He’s Home!

    Filed: Daily Miscellany — Scooter @ 8:26 pm

    Hello, Everyone~

    Joe got to come home from the hospital today (Tuesday), after showing the
    doctors and nursing staff he was up to leaving…which he did by walking
    around the halls for the past two days — sans assistance!

    Here he is, filleted up front and back, having just undergone lumbar
    laminectomy with fusion for his degenerative disc disease (the “360″), and
    he’s ambling about quite well with just a cane for support two days after
    the last surgery. Remarkable. Clearly, both operations were successful and
    went without a hitch, and though in pain from the surgical incisions and
    ‘Inner Work’ done on him by the doctors, Joe is already saying going through
    the procedures has been worth the ordeal. A huge Thank-You to the doctors
    and nursing staff who took such good care of him!

    Needless to say, I’m more than thrilled to have him back home safe and sound
    after such major surgeries. Our kitties are happy as well as that they now
    have their dad and favorite “heat sink” back for cuddling purposes!

    Again, bless all of you for your wonderful support — both Joe and I really
    appreciate it. I’m sure after a bit of rest and healing time, Joe will be
    contributing to this blog himself with some of his latest ruminations on
    various topics.

    In the meantime, thank you for your kind notes (or whatever you call
    comments posted on a blog — blotes?), and good wishes. I’m sure all of the
    positive “energy” you have sent has helped immensely!

    Warmest wishes and blessings to all,
    Scooter

    June 17, 2006

    Update on the “360″

    Filed: Daily Miscellany — Scooter @ 11:32 am

    I’m happy to report that the second “180″ of Joe’s 360 operation was done ahead of schedule today (Friday), and that the four and a half hour procedure went beautifully. Though he’s very uncomfortable (medical euphemism for being in great pain), the doctors assure me that after tomorrow, which will be his most challenging day pain-wise, he’ll be feeling 100% better each day. As ever, your good thoughts and prayers are welcome for Joe’s speedy healing with as little pain as possible. Thanks!

    The doctors went in from his back this time and put in spinal stabilizing titanium screws and rods from L2 to S1 — basically his entire lower lumbar region. The doctor who originally put in his pain control device a few years ago for the thoracic region was also present for this surgery and took out the wires from Joe’s neurostimulator implant, and replaced them with new leads. So, God willing, Joe’s pain will be greatly lessened from top to bottom, now that he’s had both areas addressed. He’ll be in the hospital about five more days, after which he may have a few days in a rehab facility before he comes home.

    Again, dear friends — our deepest thanks to all of you who have sent such good thoughts and prayers to Joe, and to me. We appreciate it so very much!

    With warmest wishes,
    Scooter

    June 14, 2006

    Update on Joe’s Surgery

    Filed: Daily Miscellany — Scooter @ 11:36 am

    I’m delighted to report Joe’s back surgery yesterday morning went
    exceedingly well. The neurosurgeon replaced discs from L2 to S1, doing this
    from the front of Joe’s body with a cardiovascular team in addition to his
    neurosurgery team, and on Saturday he will put titanium screws and rods in
    Joe’s spine in another surgical procedure going in from Joe’s back. The
    operation is called a “360″ for obvious reasons… So, I guess you could say
    Joe got a “180″ done yesterday in the four-hour operation!

    Amazing guy that he is, by yesterday afternoon, Joe was alert and cracking
    jokes despite having been under anesthesia for four hours, never mind his
    post-surgical pain. He will remain in the hospital between the surgeries,
    and will likely be there for at least another week. I will post an update
    on how Saturday’s spinal fusion surgery goes.

    Many, many thanks from both Joe and me to all of you who have sent your
    prayers and good wishes. We deeply appreciate it and feel certain they have
    helped!

    With thanks and blessings,
    Nancy “Scooter” McMoneagle

    June 12, 2006

    June 2006 Update

    Filed: Photos, Daily Miscellany — Scooter @ 12:01 am

    Dear Friends,

    We apologize for the length of time it has taken to report on Joe’s most recent trip to Japan for the tenth “FBI: Psychic Investigators” Japanese TV show. He has been inundated with clearing the large numbers of remote viewing tasks from his desk before his upcoming back surgery, while at the same time we’ve also been overwhelmed with last minute details and tasks relative to some ongoing construction projects taking place in our home. Our other formal business commitments and writing have also required continual focus during this period, thus the delay in keeping you updated.

    Joe and Scooter McMoneagle last weekend (click to see big version)

    On March 3rd a three-person film team arrived at our home to film Joe’s remote viewing for the television show to be broadcast during prime time in Tokyo April 1st on Channel 4 (Nihon Teribi). The filming director and camera/sound operator flew to Charlottesville, Virginia from Tokyo, arriving with a translator provided from the studio offices located in Los Angeles. As ever, the production assistant had already sent me the names and, when available, the birth dates of the missing people they were looking for. I then put this information in sealed, opaque envelopes, identifying each envelope with a series of different numbers. Attached to each envelope I put a sticky note asking for a description of the target (missing person) and the target’s exact physical location.

    For the next two days, Joe was filmed for more than eight hours a day as he produced detailed remote viewing information under totally blind conditions in response to these three targeted individuals. Keep in mind the targets’ locations were unknown to anyone in America or Japan. The director carried Joe’s remote viewing results back to Japan to help locate the missing people, as well as to use for the studio portion of the show which was to be filmed live at the end of the month.

    On March 27th Joe and I flew to Tokyo Japan for his 10th appearance on what has become the highest ranked and longest running paranormal show in Japanese history, “Chounouryoku Sousakan” (FBI: Psychic Investigators). As a result of Joe’s remote viewing information, detailed maps and drawings of landmarks, they were able to locate a woman who had been missing for a period exceeding seven years. She was found in a small city to the north-northwest of Osaka, approximately 200 kilometers from the town from which she had disappeared. She has since been reunited with her family and friends. On the show, it was formally announced that Joe had at that point searched for 26 missing individuals and was successful in finding 13, some of whom had been missing as long as 60+ years who even the police and private investigators had been unable to locate after many years of searching.

    Joe McMoneagle and Ed May last weekend (click to see big version)

    During the same show, they reported that a woman who had escaped from North Korea into China whom Joe had been tracking for a period of almost two years from location to location, had finally been able to extricate herself from the Mainland and return to her family in Japan. In an interview with studio executives, she reported having followed the specific routes and having been in the specific cities at the same time that Joe had reported her as being in during her travels. At one point she even stated that she had changed locations because she felt that someone was inside her head and was warning her to move to a different location because the Chinese were close behind—an action that was later verified to have saved her from imminent capture, and to have coincided with statements in Joe’s RV reporting. A coincidence? Maybe, but it’s hard to say!

    While in Japan, Joe and I made a special pilgrimage to visit the huge, sitting Buddha at Kamakura, which was part of Joe’s intended preparation for his upcoming surgery. Joe’s back surgery will be done this coming Tuesday, June 13th .

    Due to the continued deterioration of Joe’s spine (a result of a helicopter accident he experienced in Southeast Asia in the latter part of 1967), the upcoming surgery involves five vertebrae and four disc spaces in his lower back area L-1 through S-1. Dr. Chris Shaffrey with his neurological team and a cardiovascular team will be doing what’s expected to be at least an 8-hour surgical process on Joe starting early Tuesday morning at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. If there are significant complications during surgery and it goes beyond 8 hours, then he will spend three days in the intensive care unit, followed by additional surgery on the 16th of June. Following surgery, Joe will be in the hospital for about seven to ten days, followed by three months of recuperation and approximately one to three months of supervised rehabilitation, some of which may be in the rehabilitation center of the hospital, dependent again on possible complications during surgery. We’re hoping—make that intending and anticipating—that this surgery will eliminate Joe’s intractable back pain, making it a thing of the past.

    As usual, Joe’s attitude is extremely positive, and he plans on looking over the doctor’s shoulder during the surgery to watch him work! I’m confident he’ll do extremely well with this, as he has with all the other surgical procedures he’s undergone, and that he will once again astound the medical folks with his speedy recovery. We will keep everyone posted on the outcome of the surgery on this website.

    In the meantime, we welcome and would appreciate your good thoughts and prayers for Joe’s successful surgery and swift healing – and for peace of mind and heart for all who love and care for him!

    Blessings to all,
    Nancy “Scooter” McMoneagle

    Pics: Joe & Scooter; Joe & Ed May

    June 10, 2006

    A New Blog

    Filed: Daily Miscellany — Palyne-webM @ 10:10 am

    Since the McMoneagles’ website doesn’t get updated often, Joe and Nancy (Scooter) have agreed to try out having a blog!

    In part due to the international exposure of Joe’s Remote Viewing, the McMoneagles’ correspondence quantity has reached a level where it just isn’t really feasible to address it all directly. Much as they love to hear from friends and the public, there are only so many hours in a day. I’ve assured them a blog is a great idea, since their website (aside from media) hasn’t been much changed since its posting in 1998. About time for an upgrade I think. :-)

    Blog mundania: The authors are Joe or Scooter. On occasion me as webmaster. Some posts allow comments, and if they do, visitors are welcome to register and join in. (Click register near top right, and then click on the link “Comments()” just below any post.) Any first comment will hold for human approval (to prevent spam-bots from taking over) but after that any comments posted by that registered person are direct.

    Scooter will be posting a June update, that will cover the last Japan viewings from a few months ago, and talk a little about the upcoming plans for Joe’s surgery.

    Best,
    Palyne
    Webmaster