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Man Nearly Died by Shipping Himself to Girlfriend (As a Romantic Gesture)
AsiaOne ^ | Tuesday, Sep 04, 2012

Posted on 09/05/2012 3:37:31 PM PDT by nickcarraway

A man from Chongqing in Southern China nearly suffocated to death after a romantic gesture to his girlfriend went wrong.

Mr Hu Seng had asked his friend to tape him into a box so he could ship himself via a courier service to his girlfriend, Li Wang.

However, the romantic gesture turned into a life-threatening event for Mr Hu when the courier company mixed up the address with another delivery.

The 30-minute wait turned into a three-hour ordeal for Mr Hu.

The material of the box was reportedly too thick for him to make any breathing holes while inside and he did not want to spoil the surprise by calling for attention.

When the box arrived at Li Wang's place, his friend was poised to record the event.

However, they found Mr Hu unconscious and looking pale upon opening the package.

Subsequently, paramedics were called over to her apartment to revive him.

He admitted, "I didn't realise it would take so long."

The courier company said they would not have accepted this delivery if they had known there was a person inside.

The spokesperson said that even for animals, a special container would be used so they can breathe properly.


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To: Darksheare

You say that like it’s a bad thing. :)

(Shoot. I probably should have brought Zombie Repellent for this thread.)


741 posted on 09/23/2012 1:39:34 PM PDT by Altariel ("Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!")
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To: Altariel

Well, yes.
Ever try brushing your teeth while listening to real bad Elvis impersonations?
Absolutely brutal.

Shall I add you to the pinglist so you know where to find us?


742 posted on 09/23/2012 1:43:11 PM PDT by Darksheare (Try my coffee, first one's free.....)
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To: trisham

I dust every Lent and Advent, whether it’s needed or not ;-).

Our greyhound, Ash, has bone cancer. The vet gives her less than six months, and it’s already, after less than a month from the diagnosis, getting to be time for bigger painkillers. She’s 11, so it was going to be something.

We won’t replace her with a husky ... way too fluffy!


743 posted on 09/23/2012 1:55:18 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("In the kingdom of the blind, sight is a crime and mentioning what you see is a gaffe.")
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To: Darksheare

Jake would have an accident, I’m sure, if any Ancient Ones turned up.


744 posted on 09/23/2012 1:57:06 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("In the kingdom of the blind, sight is a crime and mentioning what you see is a gaffe.")
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To: Tax-chick

Jake likely would have summoned them.


745 posted on 09/23/2012 1:58:45 PM PDT by Darksheare (Try my coffee, first one's free.....)
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To: Tax-chick
I'm so sorry to hear that Ash is ill. Our beloved twelve and a half year old Ridgeback died of cancer on June 19. He had a heart murmur, and I had taken him in for a sixth month follow up ultrasound. The ultrasound revealed that he had multiple tumours on his internal organs.

He was such a happy and healthy boy until the very end. I miss him so much.

746 posted on 09/23/2012 2:04:10 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: trisham

I took Ash to the vet because she was limping - figured it would be arthritis, but it’s a tumor in her femur. Drugs are making her feel better, and we’re giving her all the meat gravy she wants, and she’s feeling more energetic the last few days with Piper here.


747 posted on 09/23/2012 2:09:56 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("In the kingdom of the blind, sight is a crime and mentioning what you see is a gaffe.")
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To: Tax-chick
I hear you. We have another oldster, who just turned twelve this month. He's now wearing a dog harness with a "handle" on top. He's a big guy, about 120 pounds, so it's a challenge for me to get him up stairs when Mr. T is away.

We feed him leftover fish, meat and vegetables as well as cheese now whenever we can. Imho, the older dog has a sweetness that even puppies have a difficult time matching. :) Or maybe it's just that we know that we won't have them with us forever.

He's taking Tramadol for fairly severe arthritis. I usually give him one during the day, and two at night. I know what you mean about having Piper there. Our big guy still seems to enjoy sparring with our two year old "pup". The other day when the UPS guy came, he barked and barked, with a big smile on his face. It was so great to see that he still had it in him.

748 posted on 09/23/2012 2:22:05 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: trisham

Tramadol is one of the painkillers Ash is taking. There’s something labelled for arthritis that sometimes is very success for dogs with cancer. I’ll have to check my notes and then ask the vet about it.

We just want to keep Ash comfortable as long as possible ... until she would need heavy opiates for pain, or until the bone snaps.


749 posted on 09/23/2012 2:24:30 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("In the kingdom of the blind, sight is a crime and mentioning what you see is a gaffe.")
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To: Tax-chick

I think it’s the best plan once they reach their later years. We talked about it some time ago, and agreed that was what we were going to do. It was very hard, but imho, sparing them pain is the most loving thing to do. It’s clear that Ash is a happy girl, and that she feels secure and loved. You and your family gave her a wonderful home.


750 posted on 09/23/2012 2:35:29 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Darksheare

You want a really bad Elvis impersonation, come to Vegas and watch the suditions... :o[


751 posted on 09/23/2012 3:03:17 PM PDT by Monkey Face ("Vegetarian" is another word for a lousy hunter.)
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To: Monkey Face

suditions = AUditions


752 posted on 09/23/2012 3:04:00 PM PDT by Monkey Face ("Vegetarian" is another word for a lousy hunter.)
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To: Monkey Face; Darksheare

I’m thinking suditions ought to be illegal.


753 posted on 09/23/2012 3:47:05 PM PDT by NicknamedBob (Obama's economic agenda failed, not because it was stopped, but because it was passed. - Paul Ryan)
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To: trisham

We’ve given Ash anything a dog could want (except unlimited pork fat ;-). for the last four years. We’ll be sorry to lose her, but she’s had a nice time here, even with the catz. Unlimited Affectionz at all hours. Pat massages her feet with petroleum jelly.


754 posted on 09/23/2012 4:03:56 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("In the kingdom of the blind, sight is a crime and mentioning what you see is a gaffe.")
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To: Tax-chick

You have the nicest children. :)


755 posted on 09/23/2012 4:08:09 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: trisham

Pat has always been thrilled with Ash, because she will listen to him natter for hours, occasionally cocking an ear to indicate interest ;-), and never tells him to shut up or jump off the roof or clean his room.


756 posted on 09/23/2012 4:11:22 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("In the kingdom of the blind, sight is a crime and mentioning what you see is a gaffe.")
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To: NicknamedBob

Especially when encouraged by bad spellers...


757 posted on 09/23/2012 4:15:25 PM PDT by Monkey Face ("Vegetarian" is another word for a lousy hunter.)
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To: Tax-chick
She's a good friend. :)

I talk to my dogs too.

but don't tell anyone

758 posted on 09/23/2012 4:16:09 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Tax-chick

Ohno...I can see a broken heart coming full speed. *hugs to Pat*

And I’m off to bed.

Later!


759 posted on 09/23/2012 4:18:16 PM PDT by Monkey Face ("Vegetarian" is another word for a lousy hunter.)
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To: trisham

Your pets don’t make it clear they’re not listening by claiming they never heard anything you said to them. They just stare at you and wag their tails (dogs) or roll over on their backs and say, “Nyik ark?” (catz).


760 posted on 09/23/2012 4:18:41 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("In the kingdom of the blind, sight is a crime and mentioning what you see is a gaffe.")
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