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« on: April 25, 2006, 01:57:01 PM »
http://www.lightersideofdialysis.com/- Check it out

I spoke with the Vice President of Operations for Jazz Communications Ltd Jonathan Zweig about posting the pictures from the book here for our members to enjoy and he kindly gave me permission to do so. I will be posting some pictures from the book (Volume 1)

However I encourage you to purchase the book at this link: LINK REMOVED NOT AVAILABLE ANYMORE
Or Call 1-866-239-3279 to order from anywhere in North America.
Or International callers dial (+1) 905-482-2165 When you order online be sure to choose this site when it asks you where you heard about the book. Or if you call let them know.  :)

The book is only $9.95 :o and has over 3 Dozen cartoons. You can take it and pass it around at your center to help cheer up some fellow patients, or give it to family members as a present and "say here want to read my biography?"  ;D

The book is fabulous and it is written by a dailysis patient. Here's an excerpt from his site, about the book:

When Peter Quaife began drawing dialysis cartoons as a way to pass time at the clinic, he had no idea he was creating a sensation. But then again, creating sensations is nothing new to Peter Quaife, as he and three of his friends had created a musical smash some thirty-five years earlier. “It was really just something to do because I got bored with doing crossword puzzles and watching TV all the time,” said Peter. So he began to draw cartoons purely for his own amusement, depicting the trials and tribulations to which all dialysis patients and staff can relate. However, when one of Peter’s regular nurses saw what he was doing, she was simply knocked out.

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Artist's Message:

Hello fellow dialysis patients,

For the last 10 years, I have been a dialysis patient. During those long, boring, sessions, I found that drawing cartoons was an amusing outlet for all of my frustrations with the condition, the hospital and even at times, the professionals that were treating me. I hope you can enjoy the humour in these cartoons - I know I certainly enjoyed creating them! I have tried to make light of the various situations that I know we have all had to endure at one time or another. I hope these cartoons will make your situation a little better, wherever you may be. Remember, there is always humour - even in the deepest despair.

Many Regards,

Peter Quaife

So for your enjoyment here are two pictures from the book and every month I will one couple more, check out our "Cartoon" section on our home page. But seriously the book is a MUST have if you are a dialysis patients. I endorse this book 100%.  8)
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« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2006, 02:04:50 PM »
The guy in cartoon #2 must have just finished exams....kind of looks like me   ;D
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« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2006, 03:27:53 PM »
Those are great! LOL
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« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2006, 05:39:37 PM »
I want that book!!  ;D  You wouldn't happen to have a PROMO CODE to give us would you? :P


oooh IHD is on there!!
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« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2006, 05:45:24 PM »
Cool.  I'm getting this one for Angie.  I can't wait to read it myself.
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« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2006, 05:52:48 PM »
Quote from: sandmansa on August 05, 2006, 05:45:24 PM
Cool.  I'm getting this one for Angie.  I can't wait to read it myself.
Aww that is so nice of you Jeff :) But even though the site does NOT say ... it WILL work with PayPal. Since I have PayPal I can pay for it myself even without a credit card :) If you want, you can just pay me back later ha ha  :P


I have my PayPal set up to work through my bank account ;)

So it is $15.79 USD total. (incl tax & delivery)

only thing is .. because I am paying in Canadian dollars I must pay: $18.28 CAD

PayPal's Exchange Rate as of Aug. 5, 2006:
  1 Canadian Dollar = 0.864055 U.S. Dollars
 
You can see some more of the comics here :)
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« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2006, 05:59:08 PM »
Sure, not a problem.  I will reimburse you for it.
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« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2006, 11:10:23 PM »
Oh Geez, you guys!   Buy the book already!   Move on with your lives! ;D :D ;D >:D
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« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2006, 06:07:05 PM »
Quote from: kitkatz on August 05, 2006, 11:10:23 PM
Oh Geez, you guys!   Buy the book already!   Move on with your lives! ;D :D ;D >:D
I just wanted to share that you can get it with PayPal :P

I just hope it actually shows up because I have ordered things before on the net that never came to my apartment.  :-\ :'(

added: I got the book in my hands already!! It is a small book but I love it! 14 days and I got it in my hands :)
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« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2006, 12:23:21 AM »
Quote from: angieskidney on August 06, 2006, 06:07:05 PM
Quote from: kitkatz on August 05, 2006, 11:10:23 PM
Oh Geez, you guys!   Buy the book already!   Move on with your lives! ;D :D ;D >:D
I just wanted to share that you can get it with PayPal :P

I just hope it actually shows up because I have ordered things before on the net that never came to my apartment.  :-\ :'(

added: I got the book in my hands already!! It is a small book but I love it! 14 days and I got it in my hands :)

Awesome, glad you like it. Shhhh don't tell anyone but I have Volume 2. In fact vol 3 is coming out soon, sorry but volume 2 is not for sale yet. When you ordered did you make sure to choose this site as where you heard about it?
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« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2006, 12:58:46 AM »
Quote from: Epoman on August 21, 2006, 12:23:21 AM
Quote from: angieskidney on August 06, 2006, 06:07:05 PM
Quote from: kitkatz on August 05, 2006, 11:10:23 PM
Oh Geez, you guys!   Buy the book already!   Move on with your lives! ;D :D ;D >:D
I just wanted to share that you can get it with PayPal :P

I just hope it actually shows up because I have ordered things before on the net that never came to my apartment.  :-\ :'(

added: I got the book in my hands already!! It is a small book but I love it! 14 days and I got it in my hands :)

Awesome, glad you like it. Shhhh don't tell anyone but I have Volume 2. In fact vol 3 is coming out soon, sorry but volume 2 is not for sale yet. When you ordered did you make sure to choose this site as where you heard about it?

I do believe she did sir.  Have you seen this?  http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=484.msg10792#msg10792
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« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2006, 02:48:12 AM »
I had a book published last year of my journals. paintings, drawings ect. i'm studying fine art and it was part of my final first year project.
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« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2006, 12:41:02 PM »
Quote from: thom on August 30, 2006, 02:48:12 AM
I had a book published last year of my journals. paintings, drawings ect. i'm studying fine art and it was part of my final first year project.

Cool, how about make a thread in off topic: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?board=5.0  and post some of your drawings? What do you think of the dialysis cartoon book?
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« Reply #13 on: September 04, 2006, 10:29:02 AM »
Quote from: Epoman on August 30, 2006, 12:41:02 PM
Quote from: thom on August 30, 2006, 02:48:12 AM
I had a book published last year of my journals. paintings, drawings ect. i'm studying fine art and it was part of my final first year project.

Cool, how about make a thread in off topic: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?board=5.0  and post some of your drawings? What do you think of the dialysis cartoon book?

Ok :)

Yeah they are kind of funny, wasn't in stitches but it lightens the mood.
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« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2006, 11:41:48 PM »
epoman: i have vol 1
now i want vol 2 --where, how and when can i get it ?
vol 1 was a big hit at my unit- yes a big hit!!!
thanks orville
p.s. thanks for 1 very good site
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Anyone else notice that you can't find this book anymore?! It makes me sad, I want it!!!
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« Reply #16 on: November 18, 2015, 10:20:57 PM »
New site for his cartoons.

http://petequaifefoundation.com/

https://www.pinterest.com/PeteQFoundation/the-lighter-side-of-dialysis-cartoons-by-pete-quai/



Quaife passed away in 2010.  His cartoons are linked on the site above.  Donations are accepted through his foundation now.
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