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Catspaw- the Homecoming

19 May 99 - 04:40 PM (#79896)
Subject: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: katlaughing

What is this, the fourth or fifth thread about our beloved, the rst of which have all gone over 100 postings?

The last one was up to 103 and someone had suggested this as a new thread, so....here it is.

Love you all and welcome home 'Spaw, even if we are a day or two early!

Katlaughing


19 May 99 - 04:58 PM (#79899)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: LEJ

Just don't be expecting those Nivea back-rubs from Karen like you've been getting from sweet Lil Nurse Tracy. She's got other things to do, Cats. Just watch Sally Jessie and quit yer complainin!

Getting just a LITTLE impatient, LEJ :}


19 May 99 - 06:29 PM (#79918)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Banjer

Me too!! A wee bit early, but consider me standing at the door when ya get home. I am certainly glad to hear that you will be back where you belong soon! Take it easy, don't try anything you shouldn't be trying...want you back in tomcattin' shape! I have a question that's been buggin me for the last couple of weeks, but I reckon it can wait..


19 May 99 - 06:40 PM (#79923)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: The Shambles

Continued from here BLUE CLICKY THING


19 May 99 - 07:05 PM (#79930)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Mudjack

Great news and may God's blessing continue to the healing process. Catspaw, your'e so fortunate to have a loving, caring family and support group of Mudcat folkies who just won't give up. Continual prayers for a continual quick recovery. God Bless....
Mj


19 May 99 - 07:10 PM (#79932)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: SeanM

I'd like to share in the relief that the entire community of 'catters is expressing. Our heartfelt joy to 'spaw-in-law, Karen and the rest of the family. It's been a trying time, and we're glad that the worst of it is over... but we'll still keep those good thoughts coming.

M


19 May 99 - 07:22 PM (#79937)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: katlaughing

Yes, phoaks, keep up the good thoughts and prayers or whathaveyou. Plus, the bills will probably make it home before he does, so remember your "little mite" can add up.

Thanks,

kat


19 May 99 - 07:34 PM (#79938)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: bill\sables

Great news all the best and take it easy. Cheers Bill


19 May 99 - 08:56 PM (#79950)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: John Hindsill

It was a long road, but we knew you could do it. To quote Dorothy, "There's no place like home." Now your recovery begins in earnest, and I wish you God speed.--John


19 May 99 - 09:02 PM (#79954)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Ted from Australia

May the force be with you.

Recover Ted


19 May 99 - 11:38 PM (#79985)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: DonMeixner

Good, enough of this laying about! Mow the lawn.

Don


20 May 99 - 12:56 AM (#80002)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Mikal

Yep, I wanna see that ol' 'Spaw wit on the screen again. I can wait until the funny bone is healed though.

'Sides. I figure he still has a lot of guts!

(By the by, the little woman saw my jar with the pawprint and kitty litter...Yes! I did mean every word I said!) When I told her what it was for, she put a dollar in! Yep, I married a winner... (But she took the dollar out of my wallet... She ain't dumb 'neither!

Mikal


20 May 99 - 01:38 AM (#80008)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Art Thieme

Pat,

Take it easy, but take it!!!

TIME is your best ally now---and patience. Yeah, I know, you've been a patient too long already. ;-) Just enjoy bein' waited on for a while.

Here's to HEALTH---a real gift to them that's lucky enough to have it!

Art


20 May 99 - 02:47 AM (#80010)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: MudGuard

To health and all the people who helped Catspaw re-gaining his!
Andreas


20 May 99 - 03:34 AM (#80018)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Steve Parkes

If I've been very quiet on these threads recently, it's only 'cos I couldn't get a word in edgeways! Anyway, all the best words seem to have been used already ... but jusy 'caos I'm quiet, it doesn't mean I don't thinlk all the more.

Keep it up, 'Spaw!

Steve


20 May 99 - 07:18 AM (#80046)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Liam's Brother

Galavanting around in helicopters and ambulances... neglecting his lawn and e-mail... what a man!!!

All the best,
Dan


20 May 99 - 07:20 AM (#80048)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Ferrara

Bill and I have been "away" because of a computer malfunction. Don't need to say how scared we've been for the 'Paw or how relieved that he is probably out of danger now!

About financial help -- Been there, done that, at the time of my heart transplant. I suggest that we ask Karen and 'Paw NOT to acknowledge our gifts and letters, unless they just have something special to tell us. Why put another burden (of effort if they get around to it, of guilt if they don't) on them?

Our friends started a fund for us, but mostly kept it anonymous. It took them a long time to get us to agree to it. But it was a godsend. I met one woman at the hospital whose friends held bake sales and flea markets and car washes, and raised $100,000 for her transplant. Somehow that helped me keep things in perspective, and maybe it will do the same for Pat and Karen.

This community is a fine place to live. Blessings and thanks to you all. - Rita Ferrara


20 May 99 - 08:56 AM (#80074)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Bert

Come on y'ole fart, get off yer duff and back to the grindstone. The sooner the quicker.

Bert.


20 May 99 - 09:00 AM (#80075)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Alice

Catspaw, I hope you are soon back home, singing in your shower. ~alice


20 May 99 - 09:43 AM (#80080)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Cuilionn

Here's tae Catspaw, ma favorite gut-strung instrument! Lang may th' Auld Lad screech an' yowl!!!

--Cuilionn


20 May 99 - 11:10 AM (#80114)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Art Thieme

Folks, I second Ferrara's motion. There's no way I can say THANK YOU enough to all who helped me out during this entire decade of medical bottomings out. The folk community all over (not just at Mudcat) is an unbelievably wonderful bunch of people. Right now, in Catspaw's thread, I want to add a huge THANK YOU (not "no problem"---I mean THANK YOU!!) to all who did the same for us. It was a humbling experience, but one that took one huge worry away. You've shown me that during all those lonesome midnight & 3:00 AM rides from gig to gig, I was NEVER ALONE.

Love and appreciation to you all!

Art Thieme


20 May 99 - 11:47 AM (#80127)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: mountain tyme

Jus love yer good news! Hope yer back soon...cause thar be lots'a mens room walls on this planet....an I can't be do'in'em alone.


20 May 99 - 01:47 PM (#80156)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Bert

Cuilionn,

I wonder if he's keeping that foot and a half of gut to make strings for his tiple?

Bert.


20 May 99 - 02:03 PM (#80161)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: The Shambles

I found this contribution from the man himself. Judging from his sign-off line, he must have had a gone back and read his recomendation again? *B. C. T..

*Possibly not in the best taste, but I'm sure he would laugh.*


20 May 99 - 04:09 PM (#80188)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Bert

He'll love it Shambles.


20 May 99 - 07:37 PM (#80262)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Banjer

One of the last posts I remembered from the 'Spaw was this one:

BTW ... Karen and I are going to get a couple days to ourselves that we really need right now. Hope my withdrawal doesn't spoil the weekend (fat chance). I got a few quick posts and a couple of messages to do and then I'm gonna' forget about everything but the two of us.

See y'all on Monday!

catspaw

The next thing I read was about his aneurism. All I can say is I hope he don't get that excited again for quite a while!!

(Like Shambles said, possibly not in good taste, but how Catspaw-like!) ;)


20 May 99 - 07:48 PM (#80268)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Clarence (mawinlaw)

Talked with Karen last night and she sounded really excited to have pat coming home either today to tomorrow. Checked the mailbox late last night (Wed.) and those of you who mailed Sat need not worry just because nothing has arrived as yet. Keep in mind, we are dealing with snail mail and Southern snail mail at that. We like things slow and gracious here. (The emphasis on the slow) Will let you know when the wells fargo wagon arrives on Peachtree Road. Love to all......Clarence


20 May 99 - 08:01 PM (#80274)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Banjer

I mailed mine from the local post office Saturday afternoon. I remember seeing the sign on the stupid mail box about the pickup times and nothing was getting picked up until 12:15PM on Monday! For this excellent service we have to pay another penny!! Sheeeeeeeeesh.....


20 May 99 - 08:17 PM (#80278)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: bet

Keeping you and your family in my GOOD thoughts! Glad to here you're on your way home. bet


20 May 99 - 08:23 PM (#80281)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: katlaughing

Clarence, I sent mine direct, as I had their address. It wasn't much, but I hope many will add up! Hush, now, 'Spaw and accept it graciously! ***Big Cheshire Cat Grin**

katlaughing


20 May 99 - 08:43 PM (#80286)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Tucker

hey Catspaw , glad you're home, lets play some music sometime, you already know I'm an old fart that likes to start touble, but to know me is even worse, LOve Chilly and geez incoming ......bye guy


20 May 99 - 09:04 PM (#80297)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Tucker

hey Catspaw , glad you're home, lets play some music sometime, you already know I'm an old fart that likes to start touble, but to know me is even worse, LOve Chilly and geez incoming ......bye guy


21 May 99 - 12:11 AM (#80348)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: gargoyle

Filium ranum - semper tibi moderant culsus. (sic)
(Son of a frog - may the mosquetoes always bite.)

Glad yer on the mend.


21 May 99 - 08:29 AM (#80429)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: The Shambles

We'll let Gargoyle have the last word here?.......BUT!

The Cat Came Back


22 May 99 - 03:17 AM (#80686)
Subject: RE: Catspaw- the Homecoming
From: Craig

Darn you Shambles, you lovable ole sole. You beat me to it. I've been thinking about that song all day long just waiting to put that in a thread like this. It's great to have our very own Catspaw back.

Welcome Home.

Craig