New Mudcatter here, and I thought I'd post my first message in the Catspaw thread, seeing as it's what got me to join.

I've been reading the discussion forum sporadically for a while. I started reading about Catspaw one day last week and continued reading every message in that thread. By the time I was finished, the front of my shirt was completely tear-drenched. I was caught up in the life of a man I'd never met and astounded by the outpouring of love from y'all. This is more of a community than many hometowns.

I got to meet the Patons this weekend. Got all choked up when I talked to Sandy (Hi!) about reading about 'Spaw and promised to join.

So to Catspaw, here's a big get-well-wish from the newbie.