G'day,

NO apologies - it's still Anzac Day, and I can't be buggered searchin' the archives for the answer to this question, which I'm sure is there. The "Dover Books" thread (can't be buggered building a blue clicky) got me sidetracked onto my marine zoology days, of 40 years back and Mudcat.

Since I've been wasting my precious time gettin' a "fix" at this damned Café I've had a mental picture of a "Mudcat" as a "Catfish" (not a Catspaw - he ain't got wiskas), with a bit of "Mudcat Blues" (the yarns in some threads [or v/v] are decidedly blue).

Am I correct or completely off-line? Actually, I've never seen a Catfish, but I understand they are one of the earlier evolved freshwater fishes of the USA. I'll try to paint a word picture of how I see a "Mudcat"..

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An archaeic, fishy, folk (irrespective of age), who lurk in the murk of the river of life, rooting for the truth that lies among the roots of the tree of life. They quest their way seaward - mumbling through the mud for sustenance - injesting a morsel from the fargone days, but (maybe) more shit that has been thrown in the river in recent times (most seem to regurgitate that).

Like catfish, most males, are bewhiskered, to sense their way thru' the mire of life - or is it to tickle the ladies fancy? [with much difficulty I'm resisting the urge to go onto a "fanny" funny]

The females (of the opposite sex) seem to me to be, like a catfish, sleek and smooth (Oh dear, I hope Catfish ain't slimy).....;)

My only fear, in my mental image, is that Catfish lack scales. Oh well, as "Blind ????" said "I never did learn to read the fly spots enuff to HURT ma playin'".

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All BS aside, this is actually a serious question.

What IS a "Mudcat"? Am I correct in assuming a type of "Catfish"? I'd give caviar to know.....

And, as we all know "Caviar comes from the virgin sturgeon". And furthermore if I continue this fishy flight of fantasy, I'll be verging on the ridiculous...

Whewww....

Think I'm relaxed enough to go back, abbreviate, and Post my Last Post for Anzac Day.

Geez Wayne, I'm asking "What IS a Mudcat" - not a 'Catter - definition there is simple HEART.

Love - Sam