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Peter Martin
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Posted: 10 December 2025 at 8:54pm | IP Logged | 1 post reply

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Also this topic has reminded me of a Bertie Bassett type
robot being a villain in 80's Dr Who!

Sadly, I have never forgotten this or Ken Dodd in Who. I did read more about this phenomenon (the licorice/potassium issue, not crap in 80s Who) and what I read on the Merck website suggested most US licorice is flavoured with fake stuff -- seems the quality stuff is the dangerous vice.

Still going to look for some All Sorts next time I go to the grocery store. 
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Glen O'Brien
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Posted: 11 December 2025 at 2:30am | IP Logged | 2 post reply
What a terrible experience. Glad you're okay.
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John Byrne
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...most US licorice is flavoured with fake stuff -- seems the quality stuff is the dangerous vice.

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What I was consuming was an import brand.

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Tim O Neill
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Posted: 11 December 2025 at 3:37pm | IP Logged | 4 post reply

This is terrifying to read, but I am glad you are still
here to tell the tale. I am so sorry you had to live with
the thought of not having the use of your legs - I dread
those chilling, existential realizations. Recovering or
surviving those situations can be transformative, though
- it reminds us to cherish what we often take for
granted.

I love to hike as we have such beautiful trails in Los
Angeles. While I know many people have very fulfilling
lives without their legs, it would be hard to lose what
is both exercise and meditation for me.

So happy to have you still on board, JB!!
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Marc Foxx
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Posted: 11 December 2025 at 5:39pm | IP Logged | 5 post reply
Scary the things we take for granted that can suddenly change on us...glad it was resolved for you, John.
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Brett Stuart
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Posted: 11 December 2025 at 6:13pm | IP Logged | 6 post reply
Glad to hear everything turned out okay.  I will definitely continue my lifelong aversion to licorice.

Out of curiosity, after calling 911, did EMT's come into your house?  If so, did they have any reaction?  I feel like I would have been too distracted by your life size Robbie the Robot so it's a good thing I'm not an EMT.
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