Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 12:42 PM

If Morgan has a place to put his video, like in facebook, then anyone with permission to see his file can view it. Some of the photo sites now allow video, so you might look at Flickr or Photobucket. MyOpera (where your mother has some photos) is going away in 2014 so if you have the logon information for her account you might want to download any photos that you don't already have and close down the account before it just vanishes. (The good thing about the Opera photos going away is that the troll who tormented several of us, but Kat particularly mercilessly, used MyOpera a lot. This is the place where it was difficult to get them to clear their cache. Those old harvested photos in troll accounts will vanish - yay!)

Anyway, once Morgan uploads his video then he can post a link here.

And Happy Happy Birthday, Morgan! You were the light of your grandmother's eye, and all of your Mudcat Aunties are still interested in your activities.

SRS

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: maeve
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 06:57 PM

Rue, please tell Morgan we remembered his birthday today. His thread is here:
Happy Birthday Morgan

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: GUEST,Rue
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 06:22 PM

Thank Bill D for the getaway link! .. and it is Morgan's birthday today =). He also has his school music program this evening, which I thought was very appropriate day for it to fall on. I will be sure to have him log into the Mudcat when we get home and I will try to figure out how to upload a video of it for those that would like to see.

take care all ... I can't tell you all how much Mom would love all that you have done for her family and Morgan.. best wishes to all

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 11 Nov 13 - 09:08 AM

Morgan has a mudcat account also - we can look it up if someone doesn't have a note for themselves already. Morgan, if you're reading this, act surprised!

SRS

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: maeve
Date: 11 Nov 13 - 05:03 AM

Morgan's Birthday Thread 2013 is downstairs, thanks to good suggestions here and the lovely Megan.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 11 Nov 13 - 03:20 AM

do we start a new thread?

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Ebbie
Date: 11 Nov 13 - 02:16 AM

Great idea! We all know how special he was to her, and by extension, to us.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: GUEST,Guest (Kathy)
Date: 11 Nov 13 - 12:42 AM

Hey folks, I did not know Kat, but I look over Mudcat every now and then and it is wonder-full reading.

I did notice, quite a ways back in this thread, that her grandson Morgan's 10th birthday is coming up this week ... I think it said Nov. 14th. Wouldn't it just be tremendous if he got birthday wishes from all his grandma's Mudcat friends? Especially since this is the first birthday he will experience without her.

Just a thought. Yall know more about how to do this than I do.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Ebbie
Date: 01 Nov 13 - 04:37 PM

Kat has been on my mind all day. You know that if Kat were here she'd be busy starting a novel for NaNoWriMo. Incidentally, does/did she leave any writing to be published?

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Janie
Date: 01 Nov 13 - 03:13 PM

Also Ron Davies. Others would have joined us if they had known. It wasn't possible to make a general announcement - discretion was called for. We did our best by word-of-mouth, but there were a number of Mudcatters at the Getaway who did not get word who would have liked to have joined us on the bridge had they known. Plus, herding 'Cats is always challenging!

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 01 Nov 13 - 02:03 AM

thanks, Bill

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Bill D
Date: 31 Oct 13 - 10:53 AM

Roger Himler (Roger in Baltimore), Janie, Kendall & Jacqui, Tinker, Jeri, Lonesome EJ, MMario, ClairBear, Joe, Amos.....and I took the pictures. A couple of others who took some, like Ranger1 (Tami) could not be right there.

Several of us spent the day taking Kat to various workshops and concerts before the ceremony.... she sure got around! And the process continues....

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 31 Oct 13 - 09:27 AM

Thanks for the photos, Bill.

SRS

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: wilbyhillbilly
Date: 31 Oct 13 - 06:19 AM

Just wish we could have been there. But our thoughts will never die from across "the pond".

We Luvya Kat.

John Beth and Danny

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 31 Oct 13 - 03:16 AM

I recognise Joe & Amos is named, but who else was there.

sandra

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 30 Oct 13 - 10:11 PM

Thank you, Bill D.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Bill D
Date: 30 Oct 13 - 06:02 PM

I have made an album of the little ceremony at the Getaway

Memories of Katlaughing

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: JedMarum
Date: 30 Oct 13 - 12:14 AM

Such sad, sad news. And I am doubly saddened to have not seen this news until tonight (my fault - I've been away a lot) but while the heavens have gained another star - we have lost a shining light. She was a sweet and considerate woman - and a true friend to so many of us here.

My heartfelt condolences to her loved ones.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Bill D
Date: 29 Oct 13 - 10:08 PM

Ok Rue... sometime soon. Pics from Getaway...
(and haven't forgotten SRS)

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Art Thieme
Date: 29 Oct 13 - 09:45 PM

Friends From the start, Here and emails and phone calls always. Love to Roger. She stays with me.

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: ranger1
Date: 29 Oct 13 - 12:15 AM

Email sent with photos, Rue.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: GUEST,Rue
Date: 28 Oct 13 - 10:29 PM

Sorry I forgot to put my name on the last post

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Oct 13 - 10:27 PM

aww thank you so very my Bill Mario & ranger ... Spaw and I have talked of putting a map together for Morgan so he knows all the place his moma has been..

Somewhere in the fields of heaven
Proud Souls laugh and love together
Some where between passion and losing friends


Bill, Spaw has my # and Facebook info .. any info you need .. you are welcome to have... and I will do my very best to get ash to those that would like to share in kat's travels

[e-mail] for anyone that would like my email.
And Bill you are welcome to post them publicly.. mom always like to share special moments

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 26 Oct 13 - 01:56 PM

Any specific place in the Berkshires, MMario? I will probably be there around Christmas or New Year's Day and would like to know I was close to Kat.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: MMario
Date: 26 Oct 13 - 08:06 AM

Like Tami I have been carrying some of Kat with me; scattering bits of the ashes in places I think she would have liked, or that I would have liked to show her...

So she is now part and parcel of the Cape Cod Canal, Cape Cod Bay, Edaville USA; King Richard's Faire, and the Berkshires.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Bill D
Date: 25 Oct 13 - 10:07 PM

Will do Maggie

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 25 Oct 13 - 09:26 PM

Thank you for that last post, Ranger1! I am glad you were able to do that.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: ranger1
Date: 25 Oct 13 - 07:11 PM

One of my dearest friends shares a family camp in a remote location that can only be reached by boat or by a five mile hike culminating in a river crossing to reach the island. On the hike in, there is an ancient hemlock that sprouted on top of a glacial erratic (a boulder dropped during the last ice age) and the roots have grown down the sides of the boulder and into the ground. It is a magical spot, and some of my store of Kat's ashes were left there. Some more were scattered at the end of the island, looking west toward a beautiful mountain view across the lake. I will continue to carry her with me in my travels and leave a part of her in the beautiful, wild places I find.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 25 Oct 13 - 11:32 AM

I'm one of those, Bill, if you get a chance.

SRS

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Bill D
Date: 25 Oct 13 - 10:31 AM

Rue...I have photos of the Getaway group ceremony (mostly for Morgan...I can either email them privately of post them publicly according to your wishes.)

I also have 2 requests for ashes to be sent that I don't 'think' were on Rogers' list. It has been hectic here, but I will try to get all the loose ends tied up soon.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Megan L
Date: 25 Oct 13 - 03:25 AM

I did not ask for her ashes since that is not my belief but on the last bright day of autumn I went to the place where we scattered Dauvit's ashes.

The sunset glowed of the boathouse as it gave us one last glance from across the water before it slid to sleep behind the hills of Hoy.

There I spoke the words of farewell and freedom.


Go my friend, go in peace, dance on the winds that ancient breath that flows around the world.
Go my friend, go in love, glitter among the stars and ride the tail of comets, in the rustle of the wind in the trees I will hear your laughter.
Go my friend, go in joy, skip lightly on the waters, I will see you at the loch when the sun sparkles on the lapping wavelets.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 25 Oct 13 - 01:20 AM

thanks for posting, Rue & for your lovely words.

love to you, Morgan, your Dad & the rest of your family

sandra

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: GUEST,Rue
Date: 25 Oct 13 - 12:53 AM

Thank you all for your kind words .. this post and many others will be printed for Morgan so he can read them whenever he needs to.. my Dad has sent ashes all over and I do hope everyone posts what memorials they have had for mom .. Morgan would love to read about them. The greatest salute to mom would be for all of you to continue what so many of you start here. Stay in touch check in often and share your love of music. The is no obit as of yet. I know some have asked about where to find it. I can't seem to bring myself to write one, it would mark the final verse in a all to short life song that was my mom. One that I can't find words to write. Mom and I had our ups and downs as all family does. But I can't tell you what it means to be able to come here and read all that you have written. It helps me to remember so many thinks I have forget over the years. Morgan misses her terrible. It does help him to fall to sleep at night listening to CD's mom gave him of music you all put together over the years. So all of you have help with one of the most difficult times of his young life. I can't thank you enough for that.
Take care and greatest wishes to all of you for your kind words and love.

Every night of my life
I watch angels fall from the sky
Every time that the sun still sets
I pray they don't take mine..

Rue

ones of the first songs I learn to sing was Country Roads. Mom use to laugh telling folks I how I would chime in at the top of my lungs on the last part of the chorus.

All my memories, gathered 'round her
Miners' Lady, stranger to blue water
Dark and dusty, painted on the sky
Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye

I hear her voice, in the morning hour she calls me
The radio reminds me of my home far away
And drivin' down the road I get the feeling
That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday

Country roads, take me home

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 10 Oct 13 - 10:55 PM

I love what you did with Kat's ashes at the Getaway. I hope others will post what they do with her ashes.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 10 Oct 13 - 08:31 PM

We mark the passing of a generous spirit...

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Amos
Date: 10 Oct 13 - 06:51 PM

We sang her ashes into the tide with "Sweet Wyoming Home" at the Getaway in West River, Maryland, this last week, and later raised a round of "Ashes on the Sea" in her affectionate memory. There were other portions of her ashes sent to others, elsewhere, so her presence will be resonating around the country for some time to come.

A

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: BK Lick
Date: 02 Oct 13 - 02:25 AM

In case you'd like to know a bit more about this lovely person, here's how she introduced herself when she joined the 'Cat fifteen years ago (clicky).

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: JenEllen
Date: 01 Oct 13 - 11:14 PM

Such sad news. My heart goes out to the family. She did have a lovely, motherly way, but she was also wicked fun to the core. In the bottom drawer of my jewelry box I have a set of pasties she sent me, along with a bottle of tequila shaped like a naked lady. I think they are coming out tonight. Thanks, and rest easy, dear one.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: Den
Date: 01 Oct 13 - 08:42 AM

The guest (30 Sep 13 - 08:55 AM) was me. I forgot to sign in.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: GUEST,sapper sans cookie
Date: 30 Sep 13 - 09:06 AM

I echo the words and feeling of the guest before me. Another voice silenced too soon.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie) Jul 2013
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Sep 13 - 08:55 AM

I'm so sorry to be so late to this thread but I haven't visited Mudcat for a very long time. My most sincere condolences go to Kat's family. What a lovely woman she was and I remember her with great fondness. She had that lovely, honest, motherly way about her and she is a great loss to so many which is evident by this thread. The last PM I ever received on Mudcat was from her and I am truly saddened that it was to be the last PM.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie)
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Aug 13 - 07:33 PM

Bright blessings for her life and what she gave to this world. Rest easy and free of pain.

Clare

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie)
From: Crowhugger
Date: 05 Aug 13 - 12:39 PM

Ditto Megan L, and many thanks to you Morgan both for making the original post and for that which your actions taught and reminded us.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie)
From: Megan L
Date: 04 Aug 13 - 01:46 PM

Rue my dear tell Morgan we are so proud of him he did what so many adults would never have thought of at such a painful time. He thought of those who were afar, those who were not family and real life friends, people who even had she been healthy may never had got the chance to meet her. He has taught us all a lesson in including others in our life.

As for the Katie Latie I think it was rather fitting for she certainly was the cream in that great coffee pot that is the mudcat.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie)
From: catspaw49
Date: 04 Aug 13 - 12:54 PM

RUE....Can you please call me?

Spaw

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie)
From: GUEST,Rue > Open Mike and others
Date: 04 Aug 13 - 12:42 PM

Rue = Jerusha ...

The funeral was supposed to do the Obit .. so I will need to call them and find out what is going on

All of her family history is saved =)... was too important to her not to keep .. and Latie is a typo .. Morgan created the post .. He knew how important the Mudcat and of you were to her.. thank you all

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie)
From: pavane
Date: 03 Aug 13 - 01:41 PM

So sorry to hear this

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie)
From: GUEST,Skivee, guesting in
Date: 03 Aug 13 - 01:03 AM

I've been away from mudcat for a while and just getting this sad news. What an awful shock.
She was one of the mainstays, and a decent woman.
This grieves my heart full sore.

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie)
From: bbc
Date: 02 Aug 13 - 10:45 PM

No need to apologize, Pat. I feel so sorry for your loss. You & kat always had such a special connection. She was such a warm lady!

Love to you,

Barbara

Subject: RE: Obit: For Katlaughing (aka: Kat / Latie)
From: folk1234
Date: 02 Aug 13 - 04:48 PM

Last week an unknown force, probably the Muse, gently guided my hand as I typed "Mudcat". To my shock I found this thread. I can only second with the higest enthusiasm all the heartfelt tributes by her many Mudcat friends. I remember one episode around 2000 when Moon Child and I battled with words for over a month to see who would earn a handmade necklace from Kat. Moon Child won and I was happy. To my surprise and joy, Kat sent a beautiful necklace (for my wife Carol) she was making for her mother, who died before it was finished. Kat, of course, would not accept payment. She said she was fully pleased that we would enjoy the gift. We did. Carol still wears it.
Thanks Kat for your friendship. May the heavenly chords you now hear, be happy chords.