Mudcatter Scrump

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Singing Referee
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 05:17 AM

Scrump is in there fighting, but it sounds like it will be a long battle.

I received this message this morning.

"Morning Steve

We spent a couple of hours at the hospital yesterday, held his hand, sang him a song, talked to him. He is still sedated, there is improvement but it is very slow, less sedation and a better blood pressure ratio. The message though is essentially no change. Frankie is going in every day, I'll go again in a few days. I will get news of any change quickly and will keep you posted.

All the best
Alan"

Alan and his wife Sue run the Baldock & Letchworth Folk Club and are very close friends of Paul and Frankie. They are obviously severely distressed by the situation, so although they are only too happy to act as a conduit for our thoughts and wishes I'm trying not to intrude to often. I will be going to the club on Wednesday, so should have further news on Thursday.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: MBSLynne
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 09:49 AM

Well being stable is always the first step. Once the actual recover y sets in thigns often start to move much faster. Traumatised bodies need time to put themselves in order before they can heal propely.

When he is conscious, give him our love and thoughts...I expect you will take a copy of this to him? Meantime, lets hope for a complete recovery. Never mind if it's a bit slow as long as it happens

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 10:05 AM

If it helps any, I know of a young woman who had what appeared to be severe head injuries from a car wreck in February. With time, she gradually got better and is now fully aware, working at gaining back her ability to act on her own through PT. The main thing is she woke up which they were not sure she would ever do. They had to induce a coma before she came out of the one the wreck put her in, so that her body could heal, much as MBSLynne noted. Anyway, she is doing marvellously well and they expect a complete recovery.

May it be so for Scrump, too.

Thanks for keeping us informed,

kat

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: fat B****rd
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 10:07 AM

Thank you, Singing Referee. I trust things will only get better and know that Mudcat support is always a help.
All the best to Scrump and family from Charlie S.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Hollowfox
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 11:40 AM

Good thoughts coming your way, and a Genuine Purebred Midwestern $#@!-reduction candle to be fired up when I get home from work tonight.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: jacqui.c
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 01:36 PM

This is one of the threads I always check when on line.

Good thoughts coming from Maine.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: GUEST,Black Hawk
Date: 04 Apr 07 - 10:40 AM

Any news on Scrump?

Never met him but read many of his posts.

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Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Singing Referee
Date: 05 Apr 07 - 05:26 AM

Went to Baldock last night (incidentally, stonkin' show by Isambarde). Alan reported that there is little change with Paul, but what there is, is in the right direction. The amount of sedation he is under is gradually being reduced and this is allowing Paul's blood pressure and other vital signs slowly to normalise. This can only be done gradually though, in line with the healing process. So there's still a way to go, and there's no certainty yet, but the signs are encouraging for an eventual full recovery.

I've given hard copy of all the messages (on this thread and pm'd to me) to Alan to pass on to Frankie in case she's not had opportunity to look here. Frankie is of course visiting Paul every day, but I'm not pushing for any response to requests for direct contact. Now that Frankie has all the messages I'll leave it to her to decide whether, and then when, she thinks that is appropriate or desirable.

Keep the healing thoughts flowing though.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 05 Apr 07 - 08:34 AM

Thanks for the update Singing Referee...

Lots of healing thoughts winging on their way from Sunny Suffolk...

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 05 Apr 07 - 08:37 AM

Positive thoughts still coming from Yorkshire.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Jim Lad
Date: 06 Apr 07 - 01:15 AM

Thanks Ref.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Moonunit
Date: 06 Apr 07 - 07:29 PM

My thoughts and best wishes to Scrump.
Thanks to Singing Ref and Alan - keep singing!

Jude x

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: skipy
Date: 07 Apr 07 - 06:00 PM

Any update, we want him back, he belongs to us not the hospital!
Skipy

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Apr 07 - 06:51 PM

Thanks for the update, SingingRef. Really appreciate it.

Continued good thoughts and thanks givings from Colorado.

kat

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Big Jim from Jackson
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 11:20 AM

When I read the first post on this thread I was surprised to learn that Scrump was Paul Gunningham, with whom I have been corresponding for several years through his Scrumpy and Western web site! I wish them both the speediest recovery. You can relay that I am still playing music from some of his favorite artists---Shag Connors, the Wurzels, the Yokels, Five Penny Piece, et al. Here in the middle of Missouri, USA, their music would be unknown here, were it not for Paul and his web site being a guide for me.

Jim Hickam

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Singing Referee
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 10:55 AM

Latest news from Alan. Needs no comment from me, just as Alan says, keep praying or whatever you believe in.

"Hello everyone

Thanks for your continued enquiries about Paul, and Frankie sends her thanks and appreciation to those who have sent card and best wishes for Paul.

Frankie, Sue and I went to see Paul yesterday afternoon. He is now off the sedation and is much more comfortable now than he was. The superficial cuts and bruises are repairing well, as are his broken arm and wrist. There is brain damage due to the crash, and of course swelling around the brain which is reducing as his body heals. He is awake for longish periods, and as we talked and held his hands he was able to demonstrate that the he was aware we were with him, which was really nice to see.

It is now a wait and see time as the drugs allow brain cells to regenerate, and how stimulation helps give him the will to improve. Keep you fingers crossed for his recovery, it will be slow. If you are religious then say a prayer for him, it is so sad to see such a lovely person in this condition. Say a prayer too for Frankie and their son Harry who is taking this very hard.

Stay safe, and if you have a car without an airbag. Change it.

Alan"

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Bee
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 12:11 PM

Thinking good thoughts.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 12:15 PM

I keep thinking of Richard Hammond and the excellent recovery he made. I don't know Scrump but I love reading his posts. Wishing him also an excellent recovery.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: GUEST,Guest- Northernecho
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 03:03 PM

Steve Knightley made a dedication from the stage to Scrump on Sunday at Show of Hands gig at The Albert Hall.

Best Wishes Scrump all SOH fans also thinking of you and missing
you.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Gulliver
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 08:40 PM

Really, really sorry to hear about this. I followed Scrump's posts at every opportunity and almost invariably agreed with what he had to say.
Hoping for a full recovery. Best wishes, Don.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Jim Lad
Date: 14 Apr 07 - 12:42 AM

Thanks Ref.
Jim

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: alanabit
Date: 14 Apr 07 - 04:23 AM

Here's some more good wishes for a speedy recovery from sunny Köln. Hope he is well and back among us soon.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 Apr 07 - 05:51 PM

Still sending positive thoughts for healing!

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Singing Referee
Date: 16 Apr 07 - 05:28 PM

I'll be going to Baldock on Wednesday, so I'll post an update on Thursday.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Apr 07 - 06:15 PM

Thanks, Ref.

That young woman I think I mentioned way back at the beginning of this thread, has just now been moved from the facility she was in to a rehabilitation place. Recovery has been slow, by necessity, but progress has been made and continues to encourage her parents and friends with the prospect of a full recovery. May it be so for Scrump, too.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Singing Referee
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 04:51 PM

Sorry I'm late posting this, but there's not much to report, so I've been struggling to think of much positive to say. Paul is now breathing unassisted, but has virtually no motor function. He appears to be aware of his surroundings but cannot communicate. He had an MRI scan on Wednesday, but we had no news of the results by yesterday evening. Doctors expect him to continue to improve slowly but it will be some time before the possible full extent of his recovery can even be assessed.

I'll keep you updated as soon as I hear anything else.

Keep Paul, Frankie and Harry in your thoughts.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Hawker
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 05:38 PM

All still in our thoughts here
Thanks for the updates Ref,
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Jim Lad
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 08:54 PM

Thanks Ref.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 10:23 PM

This makes hard reading. But if there comes a time when visits are allowed from non-relatives, please make sure to let us know, Steve. I, for one, would like to visit.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 20 Apr 07 - 10:54 AM

Thanks Ref,

Still thinking if them all.

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Bee
Date: 20 Apr 07 - 11:02 AM

Well "virtually no motor function" sounds better than 'no motor function', so hope is still available. Here's hoping for continued recovery. Sometimes recovery, though slow, is very good.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Rowan
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 01:11 AM

And here's hoping the recovering continues!
Big (but metaphoric, so far) hugs.

Cheers, Rowan

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 01:16 AM

Thanks, Ref. Sometimes our bodies just take awhile to catch up and start healing. They need lots and lots of rest without our minds fretting too much. I give thanks that this, or something better, is what is happening with Scrump, for the highest good of all concerned.

Take care,

kat

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 04:28 AM

Still sending positive thoughts for healing,
Hil

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Megan L
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 04:33 AM

Sorry to hear this will keep both in our thoughts and prayers.

Dauvitt and his meg

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Lizzie Cornish
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 01:13 PM

Dear Scrump,

You and Frankie are in our thoughts every single day.

Don't you give up! Don't you DARE give up!!

Much love to you both


Lizzie xx

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 28 Apr 07 - 04:52 AM

Any more news of Scrump?
I've put a message on his Fivepenny Piece Yahoo Group and members are asking about him naturally enough.

Cheers
Mark

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: skipy
Date: 28 Apr 07 - 06:00 PM

Refresh, there are many of us who are hoping for a full & rapid recovery, please keep us informed, fingers crossed.
Skipy

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Apr 07 - 07:11 PM

I hope they are able to play music everyday for him and that they are able to talk to him as much as possible. While we may "go walkabout" for awhile, in our minds, while the body does its healing work, the sound of music he loves and voices he is familiar with maintain that all important connection to the material world.May it be so for him.

All the best,

kat

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Singing Referee
Date: 02 May 07 - 03:42 AM

I hope to have some news later today

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: MBSLynne
Date: 02 May 07 - 07:14 AM

I can only repeat that my thoughts and blessings are with him and his family. Humans have amazing powers of recovery and many people who have been told they will never do things again go right ahead and do them.

Dum vivimus vivamus.
(That may be totally incorrect Latin...I picked it up in my teens when I was into Latin but not learning it!)

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Grimmy
Date: 02 May 07 - 07:59 AM

I'd like to second what Lynne said. The human brain has the miraculous ability to re-wire itself when damaged. My thoughts are with Paul and Frankie at this time.

Dammit to hell, it was just recently that Scrump and I were debating how to use a time machine. If only we had one right now.

Be strong, lad.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: My guru always said
Date: 02 May 07 - 09:18 AM

Thanks for the update Steve (& Alan). Still sending positive thoughts from here.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 02 May 07 - 09:53 AM

Words seem inadequate.
Be strong.
Keith.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: jacqui.c
Date: 02 May 07 - 10:00 AM

Thanks Steve. Lots of good thoughts for Scrump's recovery coming from Maine.

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 May 07 - 10:52 AM

Thanks for the update. Time can be a great restorative. May it be so for Scrump and family.

In Light and Love,

kat

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 02 May 07 - 11:19 AM

Healing thoughts,

Peter

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Leadfingers
Date: 02 May 07 - 12:55 PM

It is amazing how the Human Body can repair itself , and the Brain seems to do an even better job than other organs ! It all sounds very promising to me !

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: Leadfingers
Date: 02 May 07 - 12:56 PM

And can I log another 100 ?

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: skipy
Date: 02 May 07 - 05:55 PM

lets ALL be positive here on this one, we want him back 100% as before.
Skipy