Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts-see new thread

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 01:16 PM

Many years ago on the shores of the Mediterranean, people would risk their lives diving to collect a particular kind of shellfish. Many died, but the shellfish yielded the dye known as "Tyrreahian Purple" and was so costly that it could only be purchased by the very wealthy and powerful -- emperors, for example.

Recent archeology has brought some new facts to light about the preparation of and the ceremonies surrounding this legendary dye.

First, after the shellfish were brought to shore and scraped out of their shells, they were placed in large vats. They were then soaked in urine to dissolve the chemicals which produced the dye. The urine was flung onto the bodies of the shellfish by war heroes, those who had lost an eye or a limb in the battle and to fling the "chamber lye" was considered a great honor.

When the dye had been extracted, the vats were washed and the shellfish (which previously had been toxic because of the chemicals) were now fit to eat. Again, the only the heroes were permitted to partake of this culinary delight.

This select group of warriors were highly honored and were known throughout the Mediterranean countries as the "One-Eyed, One-Armed, Flying Pee-Pee Purple Eaters." Even today they are honored in song.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 11:31 AM

Mighty Morphine Power Rangers!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 11:24 AM

Nice one, Sev!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: olddude
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 11:23 AM

similar condition to Spaw? could that be Fartitis?

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 10:00 AM

When he's ready to eat?

They ain't gonna eat Spaw... too damn tough! Probably taste like

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Severn
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 09:43 AM

No expiration date*


1 COUPON GOOD FOR GOOD THOUGHTS FOR 2011

(There! That ought to be a lot of them!)

AND SOME SNAPPY PATTER, SON!

AND SOME OTHER THOUGHTS TO KEEP UP WITH THE TYPE YOU THINK WHEN WELL.

(I may be irredeemable, but my coupons aren't)

All this from a horse-spittle veteran who apprieciates from experience the value of Mudcat Support.

Karen, if they continue him on the Morphine after he gets home, stock up on Stools-Ofteners and Senna. I'll vouch for the fact he'll bloody well need them.

The good thing, is that his mind would be Morephined-ish than ever.

Remember, Spaw, that Acute Care means that it will be administered by a cute nurse or two. An upgrade so that you won't roll out of bed.

*And remember, YOU have no expiration date, either.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 08:57 AM

Thinking of you all today.

Saw a beautiful graduation photo.... how could one but heal with so much love to get up in the morning and greet?!

Let me know when he's ready to eat. I've perfected my 'buckeye' recipe and will wing them to you!

Dani

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: JennyO
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 08:39 AM

Sending Spaw all the healing energy I can muster. I don't spend as much time on the Cat as I used to, but I keep coming back now just to check this thread.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Lox
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 07:50 AM

Well Donuel,

With respect to your friend Ron, I suspect that if Spaw were in a similar predicament, I'm not sure how, but it would be the prop that came off worse.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: maeve
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 06:40 AM

Good morning, Pat and Karen.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Donuel
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 08:00 PM

My friend Ron Good had a similar condition as Spaw. IT took nearly 2 months of healing. Weight loss was was the most obvious after effect but all else went well until he walked too close to the turbo prop while in the Bahamas.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: gnu
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 06:38 PM

Thanks again Gaelic Goddess... and Amos.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Amos
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 06:33 PM

Many years ago, during a similar crisis, the Gaelic Goddess penned this song purely on behalf of the Great Flatulent Spaw, which I tender here with great affection:

It's In His Heart
(words by çine Cooke; music by A. Jessup)
D                   D                        G
How do we value a man, after all?
D                   D                      A
Why do we love him, and answer his call?
D                                                       G
Oh, where do we look for the mark of his worth?
D                                  A                           D
Or the reason that he is here, walking this earth?

D         Em    G
It's in his heart,
D                  A
It's in his heart,
D                                    Em
There's no other place to start,
A                   D
It's in his heart.

D                   D                                          G
Can you sum up a man by the coin that he holds?
D                   D                      A
Or whether he's young, whether he's old?
D                   D                                          G
Have you ever pondered the compass that guides
D                   D                                 A
To follow the straight path, wherever it lies?

D         Em    G
It's in his heart,
D                  A
It's in his heart,
D                                    Em
There's no other place to start,
A                   D
It's in his heart.

(Bridge)
Em                      F#m                Em                F#m
Oh, look in his eyes, they're bright and they're true,
Em                      F#m       G             A
No matter what colour, they're looking at you,
Em                      F#m          Em            F#m
And what do you see, when you look deep inside?
    C          C             A               A
A man full of love, honour and pride.

D         Em    G
It's in his heart,
D                  A
It's in his heart,
D                                    Em
There's no other place to start,
A                   D
It's in his heart.

D         Em    G
It's in his heart,
D                  A
It's in his heart,
D                                        Em
The soul that canÕt be torn apart,
A                           D
It's in his heart.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Bill D
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 06:15 PM

I got it, SRS... I will work it out with that pencil...✍

And will write Spaw when they let him read.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Bobert
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 05:46 PM

Hey, kenny...

B~

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Janie
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 05:07 PM

Somehow missed Kat's last update. Good news with which to begin the new year!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: gnu
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 04:54 PM

Thus spoke The King.

Excellent.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: GUEST,khandu
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 04:25 PM

Mr. Spawzer always gave me the uplift I needed with his oddly perverse sense of humor. Many times I have laughed till I cried. I have gone through three computers due to Coke being Catspewed from my nose after reading his posts.

But I am ever grateful to him for his poem I found years ago...well here's the original posting of it:

Subject: A poem by Spaw???
From: GUEST,khandu - PM
Date: 31 Jan 01 - 07:37 PM

This is exciting!
In an old curio shop in Memphis, I found an old magazine. It certainly wasn't the type of mag that I, khandu, would subscribe to; however, having never heard of it before, I purchased it. It was an oddly put-together mag, very limp. It was titled "LESSER MEN- the magazine for the not-so-well endowed". This issue was dated 11-79 and featured "Readers Responses".

I came across this poem near the front of the mag. It was written by "Anon. from Ohio".

It sounds like Spaw to me!

Spaw, you are a wonderful poet! You should share your poetry with your fellow Catters!

So without further ado, A Poem by Spaw:

"ODE TO MY PHALLUS

O Phallus, my phallus, why art thou so teeny?

T'would be a Prize, if ye were even half the size

Of an Oscar Meyer weinie.

O phallus my phallus, why art thou so teeny


They taught me much, they taught me well

To mine own self be true

To do my own thing

Alas, my own thing is much too little to do

O Phallus my phallus why art thou so wee

T'would give me much pleasure if thou wouldst only measure

At least two inches, or three

O Phallus, my Phallus

Why art thou so wee

I saw her there, so beautiful and fair

I was filled with desire

To stoke her lust into a bright flame,

Into a raging fire.

Sweet words, wine ,and poetry

Music so soft,

Surely that would do the trick

She giggled and tittered

Then she guffawed

"I've not even seen a candle with such a small wick!"

Have I angered the ancients, those powerful gods

Who created this kit'n'kaboodle

That they should give others such wonderful rods

And leave me with this pitiful noodle.

O Phallus, my Phallus

Why art thou so damned short!

The End"

I, khandu, of course, cannot relate to the problem expressed in the poem. Yet, I am moved by his sense of futility and inadequacy.

You are good, Spaw.

khandu

My best to ya, old buddy; I love ya, man!

ken

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Mrrzy
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 12:21 PM

Love the good news, thanks, katwatching!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: BlueJay
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 11:31 AM

Thanks a lot Kat. Happy New Year! (But we still need Catspaw49)!!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 11:13 AM

Brilliant, Cuillion! Joy, health, love and peace be to all in this place, ol' Spaw especially!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 08:24 AM

well done, Cuilionn

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Cuilionn
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 07:25 AM

Ahem... mi mi mi...ahem...

"Joy, health, love and peace
Be all here and ablaw.
By your leave we shall sing,
Concerning Catspaw.

Catspaw is the best,
May he heal with good rest!
His gold heart and foul'd air,
No other can compare!

Now Christmas is past
Like a burble well-gassed
So we bid you adieu;
Great joy in the New!"

--Cuilionn, who doffs her mummer's cap and scampers out of the recovery room, ankle-bells jingling faintly.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Janie
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 01:38 AM

Nothing to say, just here.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: open mike
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 11:54 PM

♪♪♫♪♫ i will sing a song for SPAW--at midnite east coast time..is that what time zone he is in..!!??♪♪♫♪♫

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: gnu
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 10:37 PM

25 days... I'll be here, checking this thread first thing every day and last thing every night, when I can. C'mon Spaw.... fuck, fight and hold the light.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: SINSULL
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 10:08 PM

25 days - good grief!
I had a dream about Spaw too. He asked me to sing a song in front of a crowd and I sang off key. What does that mean????
Don't remember what I sang though. For sure it wasn't Dainty Davey.
We will let you handle things and get back to us when you can. Get some rest Karen.
Mary

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-
From: Charley Noble
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 09:50 PM

Thanks, Kat, for the update.

Would be nice to have this thread all wrapped up and rosy but the reality is going to take more time and effort. That's O.K.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Jeri
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 09:12 PM

Sounds like things are looking up a little. Thanks, kat.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: maeve
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 08:54 PM

Thank you to all who are caring for Pat, directly or long distance.

Subject: UPDATE 12-31
From: katlaughing
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 08:50 PM

They put the trach in and within an hour started talking about moving him to an acute care facility. They do have one at the hospital, so that might work out okay. Karen says he is improving. Opened his eyes and was excited to see Tris; tried to smile, but is very weak and still on some morphine. The fever is still around 100 degrees with tylenol. If he goes to acute care it would likely be for at least 25 days. Karen thinks once they get him off the meds and stuff he will improve more rapidly with breathing and all. At the acute care place they would be able to bring him back up whilst keeping an eye on all of his various "problems."

I am not going to call as often, now. If anything changes, they will call us and I will still keep in touch every few days.

KT, I told her about your dream. Thanks:-)

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: gnu
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 08:39 PM

Spaw... I wish I was there to hold you hand and talk to you... to spell Karen off so she could go to Tims for a double double and a few bits...

C'mon buddy... we need you back here... we do

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: LilyFestre
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 08:30 PM

33

Aw heck. I can't get the hearts to work but don't think for a second that that means you aren't close in thought! Since I'm not much of a singer and really don't want to hurt anyone's ears, I hummed you a tune. :)

Much love and many stinkin' hearts! 3 3 3

Michelle

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 08:20 PM

brilliant, Stilly!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 07:45 PM

Spaw's going to come out of it and ask if we got bored and started an html practice thread.

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

thenextweb.com has twitter keys, a little page you can link by dragging onto the top of several browsers and just open and copy (cut and paste) the symbols in there. Use html font commands to make them bigger.

That practice thread needs a font command of huge proportions to tell Spaw how much we love and miss him here right now. Get better, the new year is upon us, and we're waiting for you to join us again!

Oh, and in case it this sounds too serious,

✏ A while back you guys were discoursing on constipation. I recommend Spaw use the accountant's method. Work it out with a pencil.

SRS

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: Rapparee
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 07:39 PM

Right, dude...til next year.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: maeve
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 05:52 PM

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Goodnight, Pat.
See you in the New Year.

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: gnu
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 05:49 PM

33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333

It's a lucky numer, at least

33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: Mrrzy
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 05:13 PM

Hearts for you, but alt three didn't work for me...

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: Bill D
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 05:00 PM

the ♥ was done by holding the alt key, and hitting 3 at the same time. It may depend on your exact PC.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: KT
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 04:52 PM

Thinking of you Spaw and Karen. Dreaming of you, even. And in the dream you are well on the road to recovery and a return to good health. ...

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: Dave Swan
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 04:45 PM

All best wishes to the whole Patterson clan for a much improved 2011. With love from the West Coast office of LFPS.

D

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: gnu
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 04:23 PM

Nope.. it was a copy & paste of Bill's "heart" post. Oh well, it's the thought that counts.

My heart is with ya, buddy.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: gnu
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 04:21 PM

Let's see if this works... ..... ¢¾

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: gnu
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 12:45 PM

I heard that Bob Dylan sang for ya... course ya couldn't tell what he was singing unless ya knew the lyrics already.

Yeah, I said it. Sue me.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: Bill D
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 12:42 PM

..... ♥

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: Amos
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 12:19 PM

Hey, Pat!! Wake up!! Usn's got sompn to tell ya!!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 12:16 PM

I'll be singing that little-known Dylan song about Berea Kentucky called Possum-tively Fourth Street.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: SINSULL
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 12:11 PM

Sang for you at noon, Spaw.





Dainty Davey.










Are you up now?
SINS

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: Hollowfox
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 11:43 AM

Love and good thoughts to all you Pattersons from your (maybe) nearest Mudcat neighbor, and family. Your $#@!-reduction candle burning friend, Mary