BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!

Subject: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 10:32 AM

Not for me, for a very dear friend.
Petrina, my best friend's (and Best Man's) wife has just been told she has ovarian cancer. Tests are in full swing, and a hysterectomy is currently scheduled for the 28th (Her Birthday, God help us!)
To add to her problems, like me, she has already lost a lung. Not to cancer in that case, but it aint going to help.
Sheila & I are offering all the support we can give but feel totally helpless.

Brian Q

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 10:35 AM

Thoughts sent from Yorkshire.

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From: Georgiansilver
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 11:09 AM

Prayers and (((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))) for your friend.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: ranger1
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 11:16 AM

Hugs and positive thoughts from Maine.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 11:18 AM

She shares a birthday with me. It can be helpful if she and the rest of you can focus on the outcome you wish for, i.e. visualise her after surgery, full of energy, healthy and doing the things she loves to do. I have a set of visualisation tapes I used pre-heart surgery and immediately following. If you think she would be into that and would like to have them, PM me an addy and I will mail them out asap. My surgeon made sure they put the headphones on and played them for me as soon as I was sent to recovery. They REALLY helped.

Another thing which has helped, one woman healed completely from this, is to watch as many funny movies, etc. as possible, as laughter, I kid you not:-), has a healing effect.

Lots of hugs and energy coming you way.

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Bobert
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 11:35 AM

(((((Hugs)))), Petrina...

Bobert

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From: Alec
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 11:44 AM

Positive thoughts from here as well.

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From: Janie
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 11:52 AM

And from me also....

Janie

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From: Megan L
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 12:07 PM

thoughts and prayers from Scotland
Meg

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 12:10 PM

Flash - pm me her address and we will send a copy of Kendall's tape and book to make her laugh.

Lots of good wishes coming from here.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 12:16 PM

((((((((((Petrina))))))))))

((((((((((Petrina's Hubby))))))))))

((((((((((Petrina's Dear Friends))))))))))

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: fat B****rd
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 02:48 PM

Kind thoughts and best wishes from Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 02:54 PM

A candle lit and good thoughts going Petrina's way. Visualize yourself healthy, lady.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: mick p r.m s.c
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 03:17 PM

LOTS OF HUGS HUGS HUGS from The Walton On The Naze Shanty Crew. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: skarpi
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 04:23 PM

Lots of HUGS from the N-Atlantic ocean

((((((((( hugs ))))))))))))))))))

Petrina is a rear name ...... there are few here in Iceland though

All the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Ebbie
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 04:30 PM

A "rear" name, Skarpi? Are you trying to make her laugh already? *G*

The best of good wishes to Petrina and those who love her.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: CapriUni
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 04:46 PM

{{{Hug for your friend}}}

and a

{{{Hug for you, too}}}

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Stringsinger
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 05:51 PM

Sending you positive thoughts and hope for recovery. Of course hugs as well!

What you are going through is tough. I had a friend who just finished chemo. She fought it and won. But it's very hard going.

I understand your feelings and I'm sure you have the support of everyone here in the Mudcat Community.

All the best of everything.

Frank

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: skipy
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 05:57 PM

((((((((((Petrina))))))))))

((((((((((Petrina's Hubby))))))))))

((((((((((Petrina's Dear Friends))))))))))

Stright "cut & paste" from WYSIWYG because it is not possible to say more than she said.
Skipy

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: RangerSteve
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 08:37 PM

She is in my prayers.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Alba
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 10:08 PM

Petrina,
Holding you in my thoughts and in my Heart.
Sending you nothing but positive energy.
{{{HUGS}}}
With Love and in Light
Jude

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: lennice
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 10:56 PM

hugs and light from Massachusetts.

Where are you? I find it easier to visualize if I have some reference point.

ck the thread about songs for funerals and HEALING. Forget the funeral part. There are great songs listed there that are comforting and uplifting. Sing them to yourself, sing them to your friend. That's what got me through a bad patch. Make a tape for her like Rita did for me, or ask Rita (ferrara) for her tape! (cd now?). Carly also made a tape for me with input from a bunch of people, maybe get her friends together and all of you make a tape or cd for her!

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: lennice
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 11:48 PM

I'm an idiot. forget the reference to the thread - i'll quit being lazy and list some, and maybe others will do the same. Too bad Susan Hill's songs aren't in the data base - she writes the most comforting songs I've ever heard. Some of Rita's choices: Come to the Bower [SP?}, Turning toward Morning (Bok), the one about friends in the kitchen and the trumpet vine(bok?), skye boat song, mockingbird Hill is amazingly comforting (at least with Rita singing it!), Rose of Allendale, Children of the Heavenly Father. Friendship songs are good. I don't know about your friend, but I think "forget your troubles come on get happy" songs are dreadful and depressing when you have something real to deal with, and I'd leave out funny songs, or make another one of just funny songs for when she's in the mood. I'm sure you can think of more! Help out, mudcatters?

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: katlaughing
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 12:30 AM

For funny, a CD of Les Barker!

Great suggestions, lennice. Voices and singing of friends and family would be much better than that of a stranger. I would think they'd have more impact.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Partridge
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 01:19 AM

A huge hug and positive thoughts from Yorkshire. I know how effective the mudcat community can be when it gets behind someone who needs some support - it works!

love

Pat xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Joybell
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 02:13 AM

My thoughts too, Brian, and hugs from over the sea -- for all of you.
Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: MBSLynne
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 02:50 AM

Brightest blessings, thoughts and light from North West Leicestershire

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: JennyO
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 03:40 AM

Sending some warm Oz healing energy from this side of the world!

Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 05:20 AM

Have just lost my father to cancer... two primary cancers. He got over the one in June 06 - had it removed. Me and t'other half got married in the September last year, and by Christmas dad was ill again. He died a few weeks ago, this time small cell cancer of the lung. It's a hard time, and wouldn't wish a loved one with cancer on anyone. Traumatic for all involved, stay strong, stay together and cherish each day each moment. Take each day for what you have and most of all find some strength to remain ever positive. Cos sometimes there is a happy ending for some.

My thoughts are with you.

Ella who is Suze, (first day back looking at the mudcat).

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: JennyO
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 06:49 AM

And my thoughts are with you too, Ella who is Suze. Take some of that warm Oz healing energy for yourself and your heart!

Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 09:36 AM

I knew I could rely on all you lovely people, it is difficult for me at the moment as she is in full 'I don't want any fuss' mode.
I will print this in a day or so when things have calmed down a little and let her have a copy.
My thanks and love to you all,

Brian Q

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Hollowfox
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 10:36 AM

All right, no fuss then. But she (and you) are getting good thoughts and the start-up series of (you guessed it) genuine purebred Midwestern $#@!-reduction candles. (Thoughts now, candles when I get home from work).

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 10:43 AM

Bright Blessings and Healing Thoughts to your dear friend and to you and Sheila. You'll need them to get yourself through it and be strong for her too. Jon and Kathy xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Pseudolus
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 11:09 AM

I wish you all the best, I wish you strength to handle the journey and I wish you a happy conclusion.

God Bless,
Frank

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Gizmo
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 04:04 PM

HUGS and HUGS and warmth and love and the best wishes for you all, family and friends of Petrina.

I wish nothing but a positive outcome.

L&L

Nicci

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 06:03 AM

Can I have a few for my in-laws please? Father in law is seriously ill in hospital, where he's been for 2 weeks now, mostly in a high dependency ward. He has pancreatitis and now he's having difficulty breathing (2 weeks on oxygen pipes will do that), so all sorts of scans and things are happening. His wife needs an extra special hug from wherever she can get it.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 06:13 AM

(((((((((((((Senior Drapers))))))))))))))))))))

All the best Liz.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 10:21 AM

Hi Liz, that is terrible, we lost another dear friend to that one around the time when Dennis Potter had it and was appearing on TV with a whisky in one hand and a bottle of Morphine tabs in the other.
S & I will be with you.

All our love
Brian Q

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 11:16 AM

((((((((Liz and everyone in her heart))))))))

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Joe_F
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 08:51 PM

{{{An m-brace}}} (here m=3).

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Mudlark
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 11:56 PM

Hugs and all good wishes from California. I understand the "no fuss" feeling, but it can't hurt to know there are powerful thoughts at work on her behalf. Take care of yourselves. Don't be afraid to laugh, or cry. Both are helpful.

Nancy

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 16 Mar 07 - 04:16 AM

Positive news from Petrina yesterday, tests indicate that the cancer is contained in her Womb and has not spread to other parts. We know that the situation is still not good, but at least there appears to be a chance that they can get it all in one go.
She goes in on the 25th with surgery planned for the 26th, so thankfully not now on her Birthday. She will go straight into a High Dependency Ward because of the lung problem.
Thanks from all of us for the support and good wishes received.

Brian Q

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 16 Mar 07 - 06:53 AM

Flash

I was diagnosed with cancer of the womb three years ago. They took me in for a total hysterectomy three days after diagnosis. Tests showed that the cancer had been contained within the womb and I didn't need any further treatment.

It's most lilkely, for Petrina, that they will want to gop in the traditional way, via an incision into the abdomen, so that they can look around while they're removing the womb. That will mean a longer recovery and convalescent time but means that they can do a more thorough job of getting rid of any cancer that is there.

Petrina will need to take it very easy for quite a while and, even after recovery, may need to take heed of the fact that there are large internal scars. I overexercised and have ended up with an incisional hernia as a result.

Please send her lots of love and good wishes from me - I hope that all goes well.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 16 Mar 07 - 10:59 AM

jacqui... Yeah, know all about that one, same thing happened with my Mother back in the 1960's. Beware of that hernia! medics will blame every pain you get from now on on it. They missed a perforated ulcer in Mum's case as a result!

FC

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 02:35 AM

Glad to hear things are improving for her. Speedy diagnosis is always good, but speedy action is imperative.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 10:00 AM

My mom survived uterine cancer from the early 1970's when treatments weren't as advanced. She lived until 1999 at 83 and never had a recurrence. May it be so for Petrina. Thanks for keeping us updated.

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 11:28 AM

Thanks for that folks, How are things in your camp Liz?

FC

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Pistachio
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 06:06 AM

How is Petrina? Has another thread been opened? You've probably been too busy to post... anyway I hope all went as well as it could and she'll take advice and the time required to let it all heal up.
Hazel.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 11:15 AM

Hi everyone, sorry I have not been in touch again, Internet tech problems!!*#*!## (or words to that effect)
Op was carried out on Monday last, and appears to have been a total success (fingers crossed), S went to see her on Thursday and she was walking about, although in some discomfort. With a following wind she should now be back home.
We will give them a ring tonight and hopefully see them later in the week. John looked a lot happier on Thursday afternoon when he and Petrina's Mum (89) called in for a cup of tea!

FC

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Hollowfox
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 11:35 AM

Thanks so much for the update. Give her a (gentle) hug sometime for me.The $#@!-reduction candle series is still going to continue for a bit, just to be sure.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: rock chick
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 01:27 PM

Keep the faith and lots of gentle hugs (very gentle) sneding healing thoughts. xxx

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From: GUEST,rock chick
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 01:36 PM

sorry meant sending, ;^0

rc xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 03 Apr 07 - 09:38 AM

Rock chick.... Petrina used to teach junior school, She would understand what you meanded by snent!

FC

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 04 Apr 07 - 09:25 AM

Spoke to Petrina on the 'phone yesterday. She came home on Friday last and has made her first excursion into the outside world (walked to the post box at the corner of the street). She says the pavements feel very hard at the moment,
She is due to see her surgeon on Friday 13th April!!!!! for an update.
She is very upbeat about the situation, and is currently expecting to be told that they got everything at once, and no further treatment will be necessary.
John is currently doing all the housework! John is a big, bearded rugby player with hands like shovels!
She sends her love to you all and says that it was really heartening to realise that there was so much support out there when she went in for the op.
I figure we need one more push to get past Friday the 13th.
I will be seeing her over the weekend, and hope to get her laughing like I usually do. She has the most low-down dirty laugh you could ever wish to hear.
Thanks to you all

Brian Q

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 04 Apr 07 - 07:52 PM

Hope it continues to go well.

Life in this camp is getting better. 3 weeks is far too long to wait for a funeral, but it had to be done. Now it has been, life will return to some semblance of normal.

Take care chapses.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 05 Apr 07 - 04:55 AM

(((((((((Liz))))))))

We are with you!
Brian, Sheila, Petrina & John

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 05 Apr 07 - 07:12 AM

So glad to see Petrina is recovering. I'll be sending good thoughts for the 13th.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 06 Apr 07 - 05:58 AM

Same here.. you get some, you give some, it's only proper.

LTS

(((xXx)))

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Apr 07 - 08:57 AM

Friday the 13th has always been a good luck day for me. I will keep Petrina in my thanksgivings and thoughts. Glad to hear it went well. Thanks for the update!

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 07 Apr 07 - 03:27 AM

Hi and special {{{{{{{{{Hugs from Miskin man}}}}}}}}}}.

We have never met but we all breath the same air, and have the same loves and fears. But we can also now share a great hope for the future.

Andy

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 07 Apr 07 - 06:44 AM

Andy.... That's nice! Seeing the girl in question this afternoon so will pass on the good wishes and hugs, and believe me, she is worth hugging!

Brian Q

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 06:04 AM

Saw Petrina for a couple of hours yesterday afternoon. She is in good form and managing to get out for a short walk every day whilst we are having this pleasant spell of spring weather.
John confides that they are still very concerned about the check up on Friday, and he is expecting Thursday to be a pretty awful day.
However, she looks fine, as beautiful as ever, and still retains her sense of humour.
This one is worth sharing.
As we were about to leave I said 'And remember, no Morris Dancing for at least six weeks!'
She then told us the tale of her brother in law, Mike, who somehow last year managed to have a Maypole fall on him. As she said, it sounds funny, but he cracked two ribs so he wasn't laughing much at the time.
However, this being too good to waste, they e-mailed him as The Society for the Prevention of Abuse to Maypoles (SPAM) advising him that they had been informed that he had attacked one of their installations by hitting it with his ribs in an aggressive manner.
This year they are writing to him as SPAM, Committee for the Rehabilitation of Adult Perpetrators (CRAP) enclosing a stick with four loose bells and instructions on remedial therapy to remove aggressive behaviour towards Maypoles:-
1) Hold stick in right hand
2) Extend hand above head.
3) Shake stick in air. You will observe that this makes no sound and probably makes you feel quite silly.
4) As soon as you have overcome the feeling of being silly and mastered the technique of stick shaking,remove stick from above head,
5) Attach first bell to stick with ribbon provided
6) Repeat steps 1 to 4
7) Attach second bell
8) Repeat steps 1 to 4
9) Attach third bell
10) Repeat steps 1 to 4
11) Attach fourth bell
12) repeat steps 1 to 3. At this point you should feel fully in tune with the Maypole tradition and will have set aside all your aggressive tendencies.
Alternatively you might feel inclined to go out and attack the nearest Maypole with an axe!

I think this could run & run

Brian Q

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 07:35 AM

Brian - I remember quite clearly the suspense of waiting to see the oncologist after they removed my cancerous womb. There had been a lot of argument between my son and my daughter as to who I should stay with if I need radiotherapy to remove all traces of the cancer - both felt that they had the best hospital close by to do the job.

My daughter came with me to the oncology appointment and, when the specialist told us that the cancer had only got part way across the womb and I wouldn't need any further treatment, my daughter just broke down and cried. That started me off and, when a nurse came into the room and saw us the oncologist had to explain that they were tears of happiness.

that cancer showed me how many good friends I had and brought home to me how much my children loved me.

I hope that Petrina's diagnosis is all clear on Friday.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 10:23 AM

Thanks Jacqui, I must admit we are all praying for this. Having seen her yesterday, and seen how well she looks, I really think she may have beaten it. Surely do hope so!

Brian Q

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: old girl 1
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 05:37 PM

All best wishes for good news on Friday

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Hollowfox
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 05:50 PM

Friday the 13th has always been good luck for me as well. The $#@!-reduction candle series continues apace even as I type. Thanks for keeping us posted, Flash Company.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: fat B****rd
Date: 09 Apr 07 - 03:52 AM

All the very best to you from Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Janie
Date: 09 Apr 07 - 06:07 AM

HI Lynne,


Just checking in to say I'm still sending hugs across the pond.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Joybell
Date: 09 Apr 07 - 06:50 PM

Thinking of all of you. All the best.
Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 07:10 AM

Hi Joy, written any good pantos lately? Thanks for the good wishes

Brian Q

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 14 Apr 07 - 06:08 AM

Petrina rang last evening about 6.45 Uk time.
Her surgeon greeted her with the words 'I have nothing but good news for you'
The biopsy on the removed organs at Christies had proved that the tumour had not spread outside the womb, and no further treatment will be necessary.
We are all so relieved and thankful that it is over. It is just two months since the first diagnosis.
S & I have, in 30 years of marriage lost six friends to cancer. but it seems that, for once, with your help, we have slain the Jabberwock!
Calooh, Callay, Oh frabjeous day, the sun is shining, the Saturday papers have come and coffee is prepared in the summerhouse. If you will all excuse me I think I will go out for a galumph!
((((((((((((((((Mudcats the world over))))))))))))))))

Brian, Sheila, Petrina & John

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Apr 07 - 08:15 AM

I think I speak for everyone when I say (and I wish I knew how to do this in 8inch red capitals)


WHOOO HOOO!!!!!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Apr 07 - 10:54 AM

Maybe not eight inches, but I agree, it looks good in red:

WHOO-HOO!!!!

Wonderful news!!!!

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Apr 07 - 11:09 AM

Couldn't have put it better Kat!

Don't be afraid of having a good cry... you've all been through a hugely traumatic thing, a good cry will release all you've been holding back from each other and you'll feel so much better for it.

Then go out and get slaughtered on vino!!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 14 Apr 07 - 12:19 PM

Liz & Kat Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Spent the day in the garden in the sun, might get slightly slaughtered on vino this evening!

Brian Q

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: fat B****rd
Date: 14 Apr 07 - 01:39 PM

Excellent news. All the best to you.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Apr 07 - 07:36 PM

What wonderful news! This is one time when I can say that I know EXACTLY how you feel because that's how O felt three and a half years ago.

I'm so glad that Petrina had as good a result as I had.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 15 Apr 07 - 09:51 AM

We are all soooo relieved to be on the right side of this problem. Once again, Petrina sends her thanks for all the support. there were times when she really felt she needed it!
A little surreal humour, to prove that all in NHS uk is not completely black.
P reports that when she had had her pre-med and was lying feeling woozy waiting to go down to the theatre, these two guys came in and said 'Mrs Crosby, permit us to introduce ourselves, I am your surgeon and this is your aneasthetist. We want to assure you that you will have the best possible care!'
As she said, the blue overalls should have been a give away, but she was off with the fairies anyway, so, a surgeon on trolley duty? Money is tight in the NHS!
Then he said ' We have never actually done this operation before, but we've read all the text books this morning and have a fairly good idea of how it should go.
At this point the penny dropped, and, as she says' I thought, what the hell, if you are going to die, you might as well die laughing.'
Now you see why we love her!

Brian Q

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 15 Apr 07 - 10:13 AM

great news, now for a good, long, perfect healing of incisions etc. No rushing it!

Decades ago a friend was 1 day off going back to work after the same surgery & strained her wound by carrying a 2 litre bottle of fruit juice from car to kitchen! So watch those fruit juices, they're dangerous!

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 16 Apr 07 - 09:42 AM

We are impressing the need to take it easy on her. John is currently doing all the housework, we are thinking of buying him one of those 'French Maid' outfits. As I said elsewhere, he is a large bearded ex rugby player.

FC

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Pistachio
Date: 16 Apr 07 - 11:14 AM

Excellent news - Gold Stars to the surgeons

(Kat' Please explain how to show this in colour 'cos I typed it up in Gold, in 'Word'and tried to cut and paste it all but it just turned black and boring)

Anyway, I'm smiling with you.

Hazel

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 09:23 AM

S & I went round to have a meal with Petrina and John on Saturday night. Petrina is looking great and feeling well for the first time this year. She is due to go for a check up the 13th (Again!)
Sends her love to 'Cats around the world.

Brian Q

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 10:03 AM

great to hear that she is recovering well

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 10:14 AM

Wonderful to hear!

(Hazel, sorry I missed your request re' coloured text. Just put in < font color= gold > without any of the spaces and it should work, although it is better to use the number for the color rather than the name, which I don't have handy at the moment.:-) When you have typed your text, be sure to enter < /font > also without the spaces to turn that feature off.)

Sorry for the drift.

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Donuel
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 10:23 AM

Whoo Hoo from me too.




kat do color changing text applets work here?

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 04:59 PM

Don't know, Donuel..,not sure what an applet really is...

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 09:05 AM

Thanks Folks, dont worry about the drift kat, I do it all the time!

Brian Q

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 15 Dec 07 - 11:24 AM

Christmas update
Saw Petrina today and she is looking great, although currently worried about her Mum, in hospital at 92 having had problems with fitting a pacemaker.
Looks like she won't be home for Christmas, though as S & I said it is possibly no bad thing!
P sends her love to all, as do Sheila & I

Merry Christmas (or Whatever!)

Brian Q

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Amos
Date: 15 Dec 07 - 12:13 PM

DOnuel:

Only if they generate simple HTML commands for "font color". You can craft them by hand easily, though.

Kat:

An "applet" is a tiny application, usually Java code.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 16 Dec 07 - 12:52 AM

Thanks for the update Flash, wonderful to have a happy ending story.

I thought an applet was a baby apple... ho hum...

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Dec 07 - 01:08 AM

Amos, better late then never with those answers, eh?:-)

Flash, thanks for the update. Wonderful news!

Subject: RE: BS: Think I need some of those Mudcat hugs!
From: Flash Company
Date: 16 Dec 07 - 10:22 AM

You're welcome , Kat, hope you are feeling better yourself.

Brian Q