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Subject: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: katlaughing Date: 28 May 00 - 08:27 PM Mudcatter Micca, who many of us have come to know and love, went in hospital on Wednesday for what was supposed to be a fairly simple surgery. For whatever reasons, the docs decided they had to use a more invasive procedure, so he will have to be there at least until next Wednesday or maybe later, depending on how he does in the next few days. Now, as Micca himself says, "I don't do patience." He is recovering enough to be grumpy about having to be there and chomping at the bit to go home. So, for those of you who would like, please, send him some good thoughts, prayers, or whatever so that he can heal up and start in, again, on packing giants around in parades and such. Micca, darlin', take a deep breath and let your body heal. I know it is hard to be "confuser-less", but we will all be here when you get back. luvyakat
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: TerriM Date: 28 May 00 - 08:54 PM anyone wishing to send a personal message to my LFU ( little fat uncle) can send then via my personal messages and I'll make sure he gets them... thank you for your support in what has been a bit of a trying time, Love Terri |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Mbo Date: 28 May 00 - 10:03 PM Don't worry, the Morrigan takes care of her own...he'll be back before we know it! Besides, he's got Dearg Doom (me) pulling for him! --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: catspaw49 Date: 28 May 00 - 10:04 PM Hey Morty....I sent one on ICQ, but I'll send another on your PM so you can print it off. We Patterson's are tough stuff and I'm sure that Cousin Micca will be carping around, as is his wont, quite soon. Show him that gawd-awful tartan and he'll fly out of bed ( to run in the loo and throw up!!! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: GUEST, Daithi Date: 28 May 00 - 10:11 PM Don't flatter yourself Dweebo. GWS Micca |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Date: 28 May 00 - 10:18 PM Micca, hurry up and get the hell out of hospital,mate. Horrible places full of sick people. You are not sick, you just want sympathy and time off work...Smoko's over mate. Get back aboard Mudcat soon I miss your humour. Yours, Aye. Dave |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Banjer Date: 28 May 00 - 10:39 PM Yes, Micca, all the above that has already been said and a good song comin' to ya as well....Don't know yet what it will be until I play it! |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: wysiwyg Date: 28 May 00 - 10:52 PM Micca, may the peace which passes all understanding be deep in your heart. God bless you. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: JenEllen Date: 28 May 00 - 11:07 PM Micca, DOM in need of nurses in short skirts is more like it..... You'd better give that Terri a hug for keeping us all posted too. Granted, she tends to hog the pretzles a bit, and I think she cheated at Battleship, I just can't prove it yet..but she's been great about keeping us all posted. Great big (gentle) hug, get well soon. Love, yer Cookie |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Amos Date: 28 May 00 - 11:30 PM Aww, Micca, to hell with those loonies in the white coats. You can run yer body better than they can -- tell 'em to sod off, you need to go heal up now. Grr. A |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: alison Date: 29 May 00 - 03:01 AM thinking of you Micca.... I've been keeping in touch through TerriM......... you hurry up and get better... slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Peter Kasin Date: 29 May 00 - 04:45 AM Don't know you, but god, do I sympathise with anyone in the hospital. I was recovering from surgery last September, and felt much better once OUT of that dreary place, with no more needles stuck in me, catheters, etc. Hang in there, flirt with the nurses, and look forward to the real recovery when you're back home. Check out the jokes thread, as well. That's my prescription. Yours in health, chanteyranger |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Spider Tom Date: 29 May 00 - 05:15 AM Micca I know I am just a new kid on the block (no not the group), but I'd like to wish you well. Don't let the Bastards get you down, and remember, NO LAUGHING! Look out for yourself, Spider Tom |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Frank McGrath Date: 29 May 00 - 06:11 AM I'll echo that Spider T; Illigittimi non carborundum! Don't let the bastards wear you down! Hospital is hell until you start to notice how cute the nurses are. That is a sure sign of recovery. So, here's hoping you get the lustful stirs very soon Micca. Frank |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 29 May 00 - 07:06 AM Micca, me love- keep hope alive! I'm holding you in light and love and fully expect you'll be bouncing out soon! |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 29 May 00 - 07:12 AM I'm sending along healing and patience for Audrey (his wife) as well. She has much to put up with! (BG) |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: katlaughing Date: 29 May 00 - 10:13 AM You all are just wonderful. I know these messages will mean a lot to Micca, and to Audrey, thanks Allison for that. Also, as someone else said, a great big THANK YOU to Terri for keeping us posted on her really dear uncle. luvya'llkat |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: catspaw49 Date: 29 May 00 - 11:26 AM Ya know Micca, its hard to have a sense of humor when you're in pain ain't it? And the folks who staff these damn places seem to have a weird sense of humor themselves. When I had the by-pass, they went to great lengths to explain prior to the surgery about "What to do if you have to cough." They explained all the details of holding the pillow over your chest, arms crossed, etc. Then they said that this was traumatic to the surgical incision (read: chopping your breastbone in half with an ax). Then, as soon as you are off the vent, the first thing they want you to do is COUGH. Now I know this is to keep your lungs clear and prevent pneumonia, but you'd think they could come up with a "Lung Sucker" of some sort so you wouldn't have to wouldn't you? So you cough for them and they say, "Again...a little deeper this time." You wish at this point you were stonger so you could get out of bed and kick their ass. After this comes the cruelest joke. You feel a sneeze coming on. All of a sudden, in that nanosecond before you sneeze, a whole series of thoughts fly through your brain which can be summarized by, "If a cough liked to kill me, this is gonna' be a motherfucker.......and the SOB's never MENTIONED sneezing!!!" After the sneeze, when someone has picked up the quivering blob on the floor that used to be your body and returned it to an upright position, thought #2 hits-----"Sneezes always seem to come in 3's." Uh-huh. Two more sneezes later, you are barely alive and wondering where you can steal some morphine when a nurse walks in and, after a check of your vitals, says, "Okay, now cough...Have to keep those lungs clear don't we?" You try to remember anyone you've known in the past who might be willing to drop by the hospital and beat this bimbo to a bloody pulp. And why do they all say "we." Like, "We have to cough....We have to get our exercise....We have to take our shower." The main practioners of this plural art are always the most unattractive women you have ever met and you want to say, Honey, I wouldn't get in a shower with you if I was being attacked by Killer Bees." Of course there are bedpans......How the hell can you shit lying flat on your back? Actually you're arched backwards. So they whip the sucker under you and then leave......and don't come back......and in the meantime a group of friends walk in.........right then............. I really enjoy the part where you try to move around with all the stuff hooked up. Especially fun is walking down the hall with your IV stand held by one hand, your catheter bag half full of piss in the other, and your ass hanging out. Very attractive. Well Cousin, I hope you're having a fun time and that the fun doesn't last much longer!!!! Cousin Pat |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Lady McMoo Date: 29 May 00 - 12:22 PM All the best Micca...get well soon! mcmoo |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Night Owl Date: 29 May 00 - 12:34 PM Micca...we continue to hold you close today. This is probably too late a warning.....BUT..have a nurse stand by with a double dose of painkiller BEFORE reading Spaw's post..uncontrollable belly-laughing can be more painful than sneezing.....!!! |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: gillymor Date: 29 May 00 - 02:16 PM Shall I send round some toad in the hole and jellied eels? Get well soon Micca. Frankie |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: SINSULL Date: 29 May 00 - 04:35 PM Micca, The second time I vomited all over myself and my bed, the nurses agreed I was ready to go home. Try it. Get better. SS |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Sorcha Date: 29 May 00 - 05:13 PM Oh dear Micca, do get well soon! Spaw, how well I remember when my Mum had the bypass, but she had nowhere near your sense of humor; besides, she WANTED to stay in hospital because they pampered her. When she got home, I wouldn't! "So get up and go pee, already!" |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: catspaw49 Date: 29 May 00 - 06:10 PM Quick side note to you Sorch....I bet your Mum complained more about her leg. Everyone I know, including myself, who's had a bypass always complains more about the vein removal site. Hurts like hell!!! Always struck me weird that most of the longer term pain associated with having your chest cut open was in your leg instead!!! Did your Mum ever try to go through a metal detector? I can't go through one stark naked without setting the damn thing off....the wire staples in my sternum are enough to do it. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: katlaughing Date: 29 May 00 - 06:43 PM Sheesh! If they EVER decide they have to replace a valve, I'll remember that, Spaw! "Bionic woman sets off alarms!" Good news, phoaks! Terri had to run off to a rehearsal, but she got a chance to talk to himself and he is off the oxygen AND, had his first cup of tea! She says that is a really big deal to him and he sounded quite "chirpy." Now, all they have to do is make sure things are moooving along through the *system*, detach the rest of the tubes, and he will get to go home! Good thoughts, good friends, and good music, what more can ya ask for, eh? luvya'llkat
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 29 May 00 - 06:53 PM There can be an upside to being in hospital. Here's a song I wrote when I was in to have my leg fixed in The Chestnut Ward
In the Chestnut Ward,
(The rest of it is behind that blue clicky thing in the Mudcat Songbook. Or here on my own website)
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: catspaw49 Date: 29 May 00 - 07:49 PM oh yeah.......that's another damn thing that the staff has a good laugh over I'm sure. After last year's part two of the "Catspaw Saga" (the internal bleeding, we can't find it, chop out some small intestine part), everyone was constantly listening for "bowel sounds" and encouraging me to blow a load. Now I hadn't eaten anything but ice chips in 8 days, had bled out 14 pints of blood, and the only other thing I HAD ingested was barium, two bottles of laxative stuff to flush the barium, and 2 1/2 gallons of that "cleanout mix" in ONE day because they did TWO lower G.I.'s the same day. Exactly what was I supposed to be making bowel sounds with? Those folks are a million laughs....... Spaw
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Brendy Date: 29 May 00 - 07:51 PM All the above Micca. Chin up young fella. B. |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: kendall Date: 29 May 00 - 08:11 PM As soon as you "Take a turn for the nurse", they will release you. |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: catspaw49 Date: 29 May 00 - 08:50 PM ......Unfortunately, last time Kendall was in the hospital he mistook an IV stand with a gown hanging over it for a night nurse and though he was discharged immediately, he was also promptly ordered to Bellevue for evaluation. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Peg Date: 30 May 00 - 11:14 AM Oh, this is a shame. As a dear friend who had minor heart surgery recently said, Hospitals are great places to get treated, but not good places to heal...so here's hoping dear Micca is back home with his loved ones soon! I will light a pink healing candle each day for you, Micca! This is the same wonderful chap who immediately offered me and a friend a place to stay upon hearing we were visiting England next month...such kindness, friendship and generosity in this life does not go unrewarded...so I know you will be back on your feet in no time, friend...Terri, please let us know how he is doing! Peg |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler Date: 30 May 00 - 11:23 AM Checking in belatedly after the holiday weekend. Sorry to hear you've been ill,Micca, best wishes for a speedy recovery,. When you're convalscent there will be a bed in the NYCFTTS, even if there's no lime jello left! RtS |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: GUEST,Pete peterson Date: 30 May 00 - 11:26 AM Good wishes to Micca! Please get home safely and soon, Mudcat isn't the same without you. (Of course you know that) |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: katlaughing Date: 30 May 00 - 02:48 PM After many attempts, I was able to get through and speak to Micca, today! He sounded GREAT! Said to say hello to all and that he was feeling "quite positive." He's been in education all of his life and never lets an opportunity go by; this Friday, he will be helping to teach med students by being a *model patient* whom they have to *diagnose*! So, that takes care of any boredom! Looks as though he will be able to go home by the weekend and is well on the way to recovery. Very pleased with the hospital and staff, etc. Hope Audrey is ready....sounds as though he's got them eating out of his hand!**BG** Micca, you said Audrey would print this out and bring it to you, so....it was great to hear your voice and to know you are doing so much better. Keep up the good work and Fare Well to home, dearie! And, a great big THANK YOU to Audrey and Terri! luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Áine Date: 30 May 00 - 03:18 PM Well dang it! Wouldn't ya know this would be the time for my "wunnerful" cable modem to go tits up!! Glad to hear that you're raising Cain while you're laid up, Micca. I feel the need for some more limericks here, so I'll get back to ya when I have some "good" ones finished... Seacht mbeannacht ort, a chara chóir, Áine |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Bert Date: 30 May 00 - 03:34 PM Wotcha Micca me ol' china. Git yerself aht of old Uncle Ned there and git back on yer plates bleedin' sharpish Mush! |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: katlaughing Date: 30 May 00 - 04:33 PM Oh yeah, I forgot to tell ya I told Micca he was missing out on a great thread about Improper Language. He said he had a LOT to contribute!**BG** |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Gervase Date: 30 May 00 - 05:04 PM Been out of the loop for a few days - but glad to catch up when it seems you're getting those medics sorted. Teach them to try anything invasive on a Wiccan chemist, eh? Thinking of you... |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: TerriM Date: 30 May 00 - 05:15 PM many thanks all you kind pholks out there. I talked to Aud tonight and it sounds like the old bug..oh, excuse me ,the old darling, is doing well. All the stuff that doesn't belong has been evicted except the drains and he ate real food this morning..well, cornflakes, which is close.We are hoping for a Friday release, Diety of your choice, willing. ( so glad you got to talk to him, Kat. Not only because it will do him good but also, I know he's still in a hospital gown and flashing his butt everytime he goes to answer a phone call... tee hee! |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: katlaughing Date: 30 May 00 - 06:44 PM OH! **BG** He didn't tell me THAT! Whoo-Hoo!! He did sound in fine fettle, giving one of the nurses grief for coughing near him, "trying to infect him!" Too bad we don't have pictures! katlaughingforsure! |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: catspaw49 Date: 30 May 00 - 07:14 PM PICTURES???..... ohmygawd........ PICTURES???????????.......Aw geez, I'm trying to digest supper here fer chrissakes......just what I need....a vision of Micca's saggy, hairy, ass............Anybody got some Maalox here? But maybe that's an idea......We start a new picture page series where everyone sends in a picture of their ass. Then the names are scrambled and we play "Match The Mudcat Ass." I dunno' what the hell we give out for a prize for matching the right name to the right bum..........maybe a Fleet enema kit or something......... Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Jeri Date: 30 May 00 - 07:59 PM Catspaw, now that's a hell of an idea for a fundraiser. Buncha people send ass pictures to Max, people pay $5 to guess who's ass is who's. Whoever gets closest wins a ...er, help me out here... Bert, I'm scared - I actually understood half of what you said. Micca, please hurry up and get well, although it sounds like you're doing a good job of that already. I miss you around this place! |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: catspaw49 Date: 30 May 00 - 08:18 PM Ya know, that's got potential......... Send in an ass picture to Max. Every pic has a "clue" with it (something small, unlike some of the asses, that would help the guessing) and then anyone wanting to play pays 5 bucks/guess, enteer as often as you like....is that about it Jeri? We could post them on one of those freebie album websites.....We give away a couple of T-shirts and CD's or something for prizes......I could see getting 500 bucks or more out of this........... I see a thread. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: catspaw49 Date: 30 May 00 - 11:51 PM Terri...When you see Micca, take a camera....he can be the first. We could really raise some bucks on this and my ass is ready....so to speak. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: GUEST,Diver Date: 31 May 00 - 12:00 AM I'll say one thing for you catspaw49: I would hope to have your frame of mind if such an operation prove necessary for me. Fair play to you, sir, and to you micca - all the best. D. |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Metchosin Date: 31 May 00 - 12:51 AM All the best Micca! Spaw, I'm trying to figure ou how to take a picture of my own ass without success. Any tips?....Something you've had practice with?.......oh dear..... I think I might not want to know..... |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: GUEST,flattop Date: 31 May 00 - 01:01 AM You could get a job as an office temp and use the photocopier. |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: JenEllen Date: 31 May 00 - 01:46 AM Yeah, from what I hear around the office, I still have a few of those copies floating around out there. If you can prove it's mine, I'll even autograph it. Get Well Soon, ya DOM. Love, yer Cookie |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Spider Tom Date: 31 May 00 - 07:49 AM WARNING! WARNING! SPAW IS NOT JOKEING! I have just been solicited by a Mr. Spaw, with regards to my sending in a photo of my ass for some sort of shock therapy treatment for mudcatter friend Micca. All I can say is that if my ass had the power to heal, in any way, people would be queing for a stroke (or a Poke) BUTT! NO this is not the case! Spaw turn back before it is too late, Micca will return a newer and stronger model than before, and whip you to a pulp with his hand clenching a multitude of photos of hairy posteriors. They say it's the thought that counts, I would use a calculator ( a cold calculator). Now you may say I am bringing Micca sower grapes. Micca! you must believe I have your best interests at heart.( I would however like a set of photoes of the lady section butts, should they arrive, as they may help in a research project I am doing..Purely scientific you understand.! Do get well quick before Spaw puts his plans into action. Spider Tom (covering his butt) |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: TerriM Date: 31 May 00 - 11:10 AM Spaw, my angel, if you think I am going anywhere near Micca's rear end with a camera, or anything else, you have another think coming. There is nothing you could pay me, nor anything you could bribe me with that would persuade me to endeavour such a foolhardy, if not downright dangerous task! It is however a splendid idea, and I salute you for it,I go further, I award you the Mudcat Snog of the Day for creative thinking and dubious taste! |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Peg Date: 31 May 00 - 11:43 AM Glad to hear Micca is in fine form! Keep those cornflakes coming! He does seem like someone who will not be kept down long. Terri, get your dear uncle to eat some fresh spring greens (dandelion, chard, nettles, etc.)and he will mend even faster... and while I am very glad he is on his way home after landing his ass in the hospital, I can do the necessary healing visualization without a photo of said ass, thankyouallthesame... :)
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: catspaw49 Date: 31 May 00 - 11:47 AM Well then Peg you wouldn't mind sending a photo for the "Match That Ass" fundraiser. I figure we only need a dozen or so. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Date: 31 May 00 - 11:52 AM Peg, you could give old sailors like Micca and I a heart attack with the fantasies you just created...LOL |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Peg Date: 31 May 00 - 12:09 PM ahem...sorry 'bout that, sailors. But then I hear you seafaring types are known to mistake big smelly manatees for golden-tressed mermaids...depends how long you've been at sea I guess! I have to decline on the dozen photos Spaw! Though there are a few in existence...Mind you, I was about thirty pounds lighter when I was an exotic dancer...but I still work as an art model where it is not so much about perfection... hey, now, this is about Micca! let's not let the topic wander too far...and heavens to betsy, let's not go causing any heart attacks...
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: GUEST,Liz the Squeak Date: 31 May 00 - 01:48 PM Deities be praised, saw him about an hour ago, he was wearing a dressing gown, so no more arse pictures or butt jokes please.... phew! He was much better, particularly now he has been allowed TEA, and is well on the way to being able to move to the proper toilet, rather than the jolly bottle. Although he better watch out, the door handle came off in my hand when I used it on Sunday - we know a song about this don't we!! He was greatly cheered by the printout Aud did of this thread, and looks a lot better now he is off the drips and oxygen feeds. The gallstone has been called Jonah Lomu - cos it's big, black and hard! And not dissimilar to a musket ball. Better go - love to all and thanks for everything, LTS
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: TerriM Date: 01 Jun 00 - 01:54 PM Good news...just got through talking to my LFU and he is doing really well and expects to be moving, in his usual cumbersome but amusing fashion, amongst us by tomorrow night.If you listen carefully you can hear the nursing staff breathing sighs of relief! |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: katlaughing Date: 01 Jun 00 - 02:00 PM LOL! That is great, Terri! Thanks for letting us know. kat |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: MMario Date: 01 Jun 00 - 02:09 PM yeah! |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Date: 01 Jun 00 - 02:38 PM Bet the Surgeon is hiding now....LOL |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Peg Date: 01 Jun 00 - 04:31 PM Oh great news! Congratualte him for us and give him a big kiss! Ya know, I did not need to know the size and shape of that gallstone, but...thanks for sharing...too much information! |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: catspaw49 Date: 01 Jun 00 - 04:42 PM Well he oughta be all set for a game of marbles anyway Peg! Good news here!!! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: katlaughing Date: 02 Jun 00 - 07:45 PM Oh, well, straight from Audrey, Micca's better half, came this update; looks as though he will be let loose by Sundayor Monday: He's been wearing a grotty old housecoat to cover his ass during the perambulations down the corridors. Anyway, all the fan mail has cheered him up no end, the cat bathing story had me in tears of laughter, so pass on thanks to everyone. Bye for now! Thanks, Audrey! kat |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: JamesJim Date: 03 Jun 00 - 12:50 AM Well, I'm not sure Micca will get much past Peg's thread about doing an exotic dance, but just in case, here's to your health Micca. Jim |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: wysiwyg Date: 03 Jun 00 - 01:00 AM Well then should we not have a picture of the gallstone up at bbc??? Or can it be carved into an instrument? ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: BlueJay Date: 03 Jun 00 - 05:01 PM Micca- A little late, but my best wishes for a speedy recovery. I really appreciate this thread, and all that the various mudcatters have put into it, because I am a Registered Nurse, who has also been hospitalized. So I've been on both sides of the aisle. And I'm starting to think, that at least in my small corner of the world, I can make at least a small difference in the way my fellow nurses approach patient care. Nurses, often overworked to the point of absurdity, need constant reminders that the patient comes first, and that friends and family, if any :( also need attention, and are a VITAL part of recovery. So, I trust you are home by now. If all goes well, so be it. But if you suffer undue pain, or other complications, RIDE YOUR DOCTOR'S ASS. Nurses have to do it all the time till they get things right. You are at a disadvantage, because you can't wake him up as easily as I can, but you can still call the hospital and talk to an on-call Doc, who if isn't sure what's going on, will wake your Dr. up. :) Anything serious warrants a trip to the ER, of course, but you don't have to suffer pain or possible infection till your "next appointment". The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Best wishes for you and your's, BlueJay |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: catspaw49 Date: 04 Jun 00 - 08:26 AM Well, at this point, if all went according to plan, the lad should be home. I'm also sure he was driving everyone nuts, chomping at the bit. Blue Jay makes a great point too here. I think a lot of docs are really excellent as are a lot of nurses and other health care pros. But some seem to think that MD stands for "Major Deity." Did you ever notice that the same doctor who wakes you up while making his rounds at 6 AM, doesn't show up until noon on the day you're supposed to be released? Talk about driving the staff crazy...........You're ready to go, everybody KNOWS you're leaving, NOBODY can let you go except the doc who is AWOL!!!! I don't know where nurses get their patience in dealing with it. Now I know it doesn't do any good to ride them about it, but sadly, they are the only ones there. Yeah, I know, "Doc" may be in a surgery, maybe an emergency even.......He may also be on the 15th tee at Riverbend!!! Hope you're home Micca!!! If not, the round is probably about over by now. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Micca Date: 04 Jun 00 - 10:06 AM Well, here is the short news, I AM HOME, it is 15.03 good old London time Sunday p.m. I will write more later. but I must say, at once, that the theraputic value of this thread printed out and taken optically was as good as the anti-biotics the shoved up my arm, and 'Spaw I nearly wet my self at your "coughing-sneezing" post, cos' THATS EXACTLY waht happened, I almost passed out by sneeze 2they warned of the cough, but no warning of sneezes...More later... |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 04 Jun 00 - 12:23 PM YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY, MICCA! Welcome home, my friend! |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: katlaughing Date: 04 Jun 00 - 01:47 PM Wonderful to have you among us, again, darlin'! Blessed Be, luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Date: 04 Jun 00 - 01:53 PM Glad you are back mate. Don't you go back there again OK! Stay healthy mate. Yours, Aye. Dave |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: catspaw49 Date: 04 Jun 00 - 02:26 PM Its really great to see you back!!! Now you can start pissin' and moanin' around the house and driving everybody nuts as they drive you nuts. I mean like things still hurt so you complain and everybody gets tired of your crap........But on the other hand you're ready to prove you're not a damn invalid either so you do stuff that people keep telling you not to do, which pisses them all no end since you need to take it slowly. It really is a big vicious circle kind of thing......very nasty in my case, wasn't pretty...many deaths. So just do as you're told, layabout, emulate cauliflower, score some good drugs from the Doc, and give it a few weeks. Get Audrey some prozac. Give Terri a hug from all of us for the good job she did in keeping us up to date. Spaw
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: GUEST,Penny S. (elswhere) Date: 04 Jun 00 - 03:56 PM Micca, I don't know how I missed this - it's a bit late for anything but convalescence thoughts, but you seem to be recovering well, anyway. Penny |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: GUEST,Liz the Squeak Date: 04 Jun 00 - 04:25 PM Hey, where's my Prozac - I had to visit him as well you know and that house coat was REALLY manky!! Glad he's home, the Squeak Household taxi picked him up at lunchtime, so I hope he survived the speed bumps with the Shark driving...... I never do.... I daresay a picture of the LFG (Litte fat git) will appear somewhere, there's a good one where he looks like something out of Star Wars, all tubes and machines that go Piingggggggg. The gall stone aka Jonah Lomu will be on display to all who visit - next to the condiments on the dining room table if I know my old mate!! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: catspaw49 Date: 04 Jun 00 - 05:02 PM Just throw it in with some stale malted milk balls or Raisinettes......Someone will gobble the lil' sucker up and then you'll be done with it. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: GUEST,Liz the Squeak Date: 04 Jun 00 - 05:10 PM EEEEEuuuuuuiooooooghghghghghghgh! Actually, we have some friendly jewellers - he may just have it mounted on a pocket watch chain........ LTS |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: catspaw49 Date: 04 Jun 00 - 07:09 PM As you know, my wife Karen is a histotech.....One of the lab folks who takes the big parts, chops them into smaller parts, slices them up real thin, puts them on a slide and colors up all those little cells different colors so the pathologists can see why it is you're whupped up. When she was in school about 20 years back, one of the instructors took several gallstones out of a sample jar, chopped up one to be imbedded while she proceeded to eat the others. The others were Raisinettes but she'd done a beautiful sleight-of-hand and the entire class was grossed out. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Peg Date: 05 Jun 00 - 11:39 AM welcome back Micca!!! You sound like yer old self (as much as one can tell from cyber-typed words...) I am still coming to the UK June 14th and while I no longer expect you'll be up for hosting me and Berta given your recent bout of under-the-weatherness, it would still be lovely to meet you and we'd love to meet you and yours for a spot of tea (or whatever) if you are up for it! I will send you a personal note with more details...
so glad you are up and about, |
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Subject: RE: Good thoughts for a Mudcat friend From: Fortunato Date: 05 Jun 00 - 06:03 PM Welcome home and heal up fast. Sorry I missed the rousing. If you ever find yourself in the hands of the bleeders again, just remember to give yourself cpr. New York CPR, that is: "Get up before you f**king die!"
Cheers and good health. |
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