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BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society

07 Nov 08 - 03:40 AM (#2487251)
Subject: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Liz the Squeak

I've been having a bad couple of weeks and I need a hug.

I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one so if you feel in the need of a hug, or feel a burning need to hug someone, stick it here!

(((everyone!)))

LTS


07 Nov 08 - 04:21 AM (#2487283)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Bryn Pugh

Dear LtS,

Hugs to you from Erica, Bryn and the Familiars :-)


07 Nov 08 - 04:32 AM (#2487287)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: sian, west wales

Well, you're the best of Secret Santa Sec'ies so

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hug))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

sian


07 Nov 08 - 04:44 AM (#2487296)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: My guru always said

Huge hugs to you Liz, sorry to hear you've been down. Just know that MudCatters from all over will be rushing to embrace you too!

{{{{{{Hugs to all who need them}}}}} Remember, a hug is for life, not just for now!


07 Nov 08 - 05:05 AM (#2487304)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Liz the Squeak

I know CamiSu was in need of a hug, so I'll take those offered to me and pass it along.

((((CamiSu))))


Thanks guys. :D

LTS


07 Nov 08 - 05:13 AM (#2487312)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Cats

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Huge hugs for you, LTS.


Anyone else up for a good hugging? Apply in triplicate to....


07 Nov 08 - 05:16 AM (#2487315)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: John MacKenzie

Well I happen to know that our old friend Skarpi is having a hard time at the moment, so I think we should all send him, and his wife Gunna big hugs.


XG


07 Nov 08 - 05:22 AM (#2487319)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Anne Lister

Sending the warmest of hugs to Liz and to Skarpi!

Anne


07 Nov 08 - 05:35 AM (#2487325)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Georgiansilver

To all who are ill, fed up, depressed, needing a hug....
Here ya go:-
((((((((((((((((((((((((anyone who needs one))))))))))))))))))))))))))) <*({})><


07 Nov 08 - 05:58 AM (#2487342)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: gnu

<>:-)


07 Nov 08 - 06:21 AM (#2487361)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Nigel Parsons

I'm always open for a hug, so:
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}


07 Nov 08 - 07:40 AM (#2487421)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: jacqui.c

((((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))))) from me as well.

I'm a bit in need - my ex husband died suddenly on Monday at the age of 62 and that was quite a shock.

Ranger1 is probably also in need of a hug.


07 Nov 08 - 08:20 AM (#2487461)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Tig

I've been in need of hugs for a few weeks now :-( but I try and send hugs to people whenever they need them.

It's funny this thread should come up now. Yesterday I came across a 'Hug Token'. Soon as I find it again I'll post it to enable you to claim hugs from 'The nearest participating human'

Love and BIG HUGS
Tig
((((((((((XXXXXXX))))))))


07 Nov 08 - 08:25 AM (#2487468)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Bobert

Well, I'm a sucker for huggin'... Can't get nuff of 'em and can't give nuff o' them so...

........[[[[[[[[[[[[[BIG HUG]]]]]]]]]]]]]]].......

and love and all that sappy womenz stuff that I like so much...

Bobert


07 Nov 08 - 08:29 AM (#2487473)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: MMario

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Liz,JAcqui, Tami, Skarpi, CamiSu, Tig}}}}}}}}}}}}}}


GROUP HUG!


07 Nov 08 - 09:00 AM (#2487496)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Bat Goddess

That's the best thing about Mudcat. Not only is it a great community, it's a huggy community. I can use a hug myself (work blues) and will LOVE to join in a big group hug!

{ { { { { { { { { hugs all 'round, then! } } } } } } } } } }

Linn


07 Nov 08 - 09:11 AM (#2487507)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: topical tom

Hugs to Liz, Skarpi and all 'Catters! ((((((((((((( )))))))))))))


07 Nov 08 - 09:14 AM (#2487509)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Alice

thanks, I really needed that.


07 Nov 08 - 09:27 AM (#2487524)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Liz the Squeak

Talking of 'hug vouchers' I found a couple today... one for a hug from Raedwulf and one for a hug from Col K.... that caused a wobbly lip for a while.... by far the biggest hugger on the 'Cat that I've met.

((Jacqui))

LTS


07 Nov 08 - 09:29 AM (#2487525)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Liz the Squeak

And Skarpi..


{{{Skarpi}}}


LTS


07 Nov 08 - 09:34 AM (#2487531)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: skarpi

(((((((((((( HUGS TO YOU ALL AS WELL )))))))))))))))))


and I remember I am not the only one whos has trouble
many millions have it worse than me .

love to you all , Skarpi and Gunna


07 Nov 08 - 10:24 AM (#2487571)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: ClaireBear

Sorry I'm a latecomer to the hug party--way too much work ever since the Getaway, and no time for social interactions--but bears do hugs really well, so here goes:

((((((((((((Liz, Tami, Jacqui, Skarpi, Gunna, Alice, CamiSu, Tig, a friend I won't name, and all other Catters in need))))))))))))

Love, Claire


07 Nov 08 - 11:25 AM (#2487640)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: jeffp

The nice thing about hugs is that, no matter how many of them you give, you always have more.

Hugs to all of you!!!!!


07 Nov 08 - 11:31 AM (#2487643)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: eddie1

This is THE SONG for those in the giving and receiving of hugs business. I knew a beautiful young girl from my time working in rehab who, if she'd had a hug at the right time, might never have od'd. I can't sing the song without thinking about her - and sometimes I just can't sing it.

Hug Song
(Fred Small)
I wanna hug when you say hello
I wanna hug when it's time to go
I wanna hug because everyone knows
Hugging is good for you
I wanna hug, it's a wonderful feeling
Wanna hug, it helps with (it's part of) the healing
Wanna hug, because hugging feels
Like a natural thing to do

Doctor Dan, he's a friendly man, big and round like a bear
He hugs his friends, they hug him - any time, anywhere
Now the patients came for therapy to drive their blues away
And sooner or later they would feel better when they heard Dan say

When the boss of the hospital heard about this he was most annoyed
He said, Hugging is sexual sublimation - according to Doctor Freud
You can hide them, you can keep them down you can calm them with your drugs
You can slap them, zap them with electric shocks, but you can't give them a hug

He said, Now Dan you'll have to go, this behaviour is no good
Any deviation from the medical practice could easily get us sued
Now Dan doesn't feel too bad for himself, in fact he's kind of proud
But he's sorry for the folks who are locked away where hugging's not allowed

(as sung by Iain MacKintosh)
(text courtesy of Suzanne)

There must be a midi somewhere!

Eddie


07 Nov 08 - 11:46 AM (#2487658)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Folkiedave

There's HUG by Ben Sands used for this Imperial Leather Advert

http://www.huggableskin.co.uk/index.php?play=1


07 Nov 08 - 12:03 PM (#2487673)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Tinker

I've been really big on the giving and taking of hugs for the past week. Definately could use a few. We are hopefully doing the last clean out of my husband's former office today. It's a bit of a rollarcoaster.....

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


07 Nov 08 - 12:05 PM (#2487677)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Escapee

Hugs from northern Ohio are unusually wide because it's so flat here. There's nothing to restrict the circumference of the hug, once you're out among the soy beans. Here's one for Liz and everyone down the thread. It would take me a half-hour to type all the names, but I can send you a kind thought pretty quickly.
                        ( HUG )
Fair winds,
SKP


07 Nov 08 - 12:18 PM (#2487689)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Stilly River Sage

Well, darn. I posted one and it didn't stick.

{{{[[((((((((((Jacqui, Liz, Skarpi, Leo, Bobert, others))))))))))]]}}}

I also posted one for my 16-year-old son, who tends to resist hugs these days, but I remind him every so often that hugs generate endorphins, that the touch is important to health and development. My daughter has gotten back to giving good hugs (she's 20 now).

SRS


07 Nov 08 - 01:01 PM (#2487741)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Alice

SRS, that's so funny. I told my son I needed the endorphins from hugs, when he became too much of a teen to want to hug. He outgrew that and is back to hugging again, but I only see him about once a month.


07 Nov 08 - 07:54 PM (#2488060)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Sandra in Sydney

what an excellent idea, I could use a hug or 2, & can certainly give a few in return!

BUG HUGS TO THOSE WHO NEED 'EM & EVEN BIGGER HUGS TO THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW THEY NEED 'EM!

sandra


07 Nov 08 - 08:41 PM (#2488089)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Joe_F

{{{{{Liz}}}}}
-- an m-brace (here m=5).


07 Nov 08 - 09:43 PM (#2488116)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: katlaughing

Folkiedave, thanks for the fun link!

I get grand hugs everyday from Morgan, so I've plenty to go around, so...

{{{{BIG HUGS}}}}



for everyone who needs them!

luvya'llkat


07 Nov 08 - 09:56 PM (#2488123)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Janie

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Hugs, hugs, hugs, HuGs, HUGS, hUGS, hugS, HugS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

To one and all!


08 Nov 08 - 12:10 AM (#2488166)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: katlaughing

Sguh, even!**bg**


08 Nov 08 - 01:16 AM (#2488172)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: GUEST,KT

Is there room for one more in this hug-a-thon? Nice to know we're in good company! Hugs all around!

KT


08 Nov 08 - 03:38 AM (#2488204)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Liz the Squeak

There's ALWAYS room for one more in the Hugathon... even bugs (unless they're cockroaches and then I say squish'em), so grab a body and hug right along!

Seems there are a lot of people out there who need one, whether they know it or not.   Thanks.

LTS


08 Nov 08 - 03:55 AM (#2488212)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: alanabit

And another big one from sunny Cologne Liz. Hope this sun is shining on you too today.


08 Nov 08 - 07:43 AM (#2488300)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: quokka

and here's one from me to anyone who needs one - I need lotsa hugs...

[[{{((((((HUG))))))}}]]

Cheers

Quokka


08 Nov 08 - 10:51 AM (#2488411)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: wysiwyg

It's not that I don't need MudHugs or care to offer them, but I am SO BUSY exchanging them IRL (whoa nellie mode) that I can't take more than a moment to toss one over my shoulder, here, as y'all toss back a "YOU GO, GIRL!" Dunno how to emoticate that one.... but PM if you get it.

---->>>>!!hugWHAM!!---->>>>>[going]

?!?!?! Who WAS that masked minister!

~S~


08 Nov 08 - 08:55 PM (#2488787)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Sandra in Sydney

a very practiced hug!

sandra (beginner hugs appreciated, too)


09 Nov 08 - 07:33 AM (#2488934)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Wyrd Sister

Fortunately I don't NEED a hug right now, so here's an extra-tight cuddly hug from me to go in the pot:

{{{{{{{{{[[[[[[[[[(((((((((HUUUUG)))))))))]]]]]]]]}}}}}}}}


09 Nov 08 - 11:56 AM (#2489066)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Wuzzle

(((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))

to everyone :0)


09 Nov 08 - 12:00 PM (#2489071)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Dave Earl

(((((((All my Chums )))))))

Dave


09 Nov 08 - 03:14 PM (#2489218)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: fat B****rd

Quite right. Big hugs to everybody who needs them, from Charlie.
Isn't this a good place!


09 Nov 08 - 03:53 PM (#2489234)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: CamiSu

Thank you Liz.

Thanks all. I needed this extra right now as I was trying to clean out the corral again today (I have poked at it a bit this year and not had much success) and not only do I not really know how (David always did this part and he did not teach me about it, really. I think we really did not believe he would be gone, at least not so fast.) And THEN the water pump quit with a great squeal and a lot of steam. My neighbors tractor is going into the shop so we have no idea how I am going to get this stupid job done and the sheep do NOT like the muck!

So I need all the hugs I can get. (and give)

                  ((((((((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))))))))

CamiSu


09 Nov 08 - 03:59 PM (#2489239)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: jacqui.c

I want to put in an extra hug for

(((((((((((((((Theresa Tooley)))))))))))))))


09 Nov 08 - 06:03 PM (#2489333)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Liz the Squeak

Can I have another one please? I fell out of the loft today... bits of me are turning a rather fetching shade of purple and I can't get up into the loft to fetch down the thing I went up there for... the ladder is in the bath!

Thanks all..

LTS


09 Nov 08 - 06:13 PM (#2489346)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: skarpi

today , the Icelandic ABC´s children help was robbed in Kenya
so I was goin to a jazz/blues concert tonight, but instead goin to the concert I gave the money to the ABC´s tonight , like I said many millions have it worse than me ...........


((((((((( HUGS TO THEM ALL ; AND YOU LIZ ))))))))))))))))))

all the best Skarpi


09 Nov 08 - 06:18 PM (#2489352)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: jacqui.c

Big hugs (((((((((((((Liz))))))))))))


09 Nov 08 - 09:24 PM (#2489479)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: CamiSu

Liz--

I understand. I always worry a bit when I'm in the loft. And I would land in a bathtub...


          ((((((((((((((((((((((LIZ))))))))))))))))))))))))

CamiSu


09 Nov 08 - 09:40 PM (#2489489)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Rowan

Well, it sounds like quite a few of you are in need of a huge hug, so have another Oz one from me, with a big smile to help it along.

Cheers, Rowan


09 Nov 08 - 10:32 PM (#2489522)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Jerry Rasmussen

I'm a big hugger, with an inexhaustable supply, so I send them out to all who were mentioned in this thread. My heart goes out to you all.


10 Nov 08 - 11:00 AM (#2489855)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Liz the Squeak

Skarpi - isn't it so that just when you think things are as bad as they can possibly be, someone comes along and kicks you when you're down.... You're a kind-hearted man and I would that there were more of you in the world!

(((((Skarpi)))))


LTS


10 Nov 08 - 12:52 PM (#2489980)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Hawker

Well heres a hug to all of you out there in need of one, you are all in my thoughts, {{{{{{{[[[[[(((((HUGS)))))]]]]]}}}}} I too may well have needed hugs recently - parenting is never easy!!! But its good to know there are people who care even if they have never met you. May you all feel as blessed as I do to share your company through the ether!
Cheers, Lucy


10 Nov 08 - 03:46 PM (#2490151)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: mouldy

I'd like to put one into the mix. I owe lots of hugs to lots of people!

((((((((((HUUUGGGG)))))))))))

Andrea


10 Nov 08 - 04:12 PM (#2490187)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Catherine Jayne

((((hugs))) to everyone that needs one.

Liz....hopefully you're not feeling too bruised now x


10 Nov 08 - 04:20 PM (#2490198)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: akenaton

((((Teribus))))).......only jokin'!!


10 Nov 08 - 09:37 PM (#2490416)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Gurney

A pat on the shoulder for anyone who needs one.

Sorry, but my wife understands me.


10 Nov 08 - 11:19 PM (#2490459)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Stilly River Sage

Ouch, Liz! Maybe it's time to take the ladder out of the tub and put in some epsom salts and hot water and submerge yourself?

It has been one of those Mondays around here--time to connect with a couple of those hugs on the lose.

SRS


11 Nov 08 - 10:35 AM (#2490785)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Catherine Jayne

Those bruises certainly look sore Liz. Hopefully they will go down soon. (((Hugs))) from Harry xxx


11 Nov 08 - 05:41 PM (#2491152)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: ranger1

Joining the hugathon late...
(((((((((to everyone who needs one)))))))))


11 Nov 08 - 07:56 PM (#2491275)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Sorcha

Is this real sugar or just sacharrine? Sort of yucky to 'me'. Just MY opinion....sorry. I'll get me coat.


12 Nov 08 - 04:51 PM (#2492134)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Liz the Squeak

Opinions not necessary, only hugs.


(((all)))

LTS


13 Nov 08 - 12:18 AM (#2492437)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: CamiSu

Sadly, I really want a real hug, and there aren't any to be had around here right now. This is about the time things started going really downhill last year.


13 Nov 08 - 07:55 AM (#2492648)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Sandra in Sydney

if a virtual hug is not what's needed in the situation, will some good wishes help?

sandra


13 Nov 08 - 08:48 AM (#2492694)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Catherine Jayne

(((CamiSu)))


13 Nov 08 - 08:50 AM (#2492695)
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From: jacqui.c

CamiSu - REAL hugs ready for Saturday melove.


13 Nov 08 - 09:42 AM (#2492733)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: wysiwyg

Virtual hugs pack quite a punch when they come from someone with whom one has a personal connection. Usually that means a friendship of some duration or instant-soul-connection. But when the connection is dormant-- not so much.

~S~


13 Nov 08 - 10:38 AM (#2492777)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: jacqui.c

Let's keep this thread positive, eh? Virtual hugs from any of my Mudcat friends, met or not, mean something to me and, I'm sure to a lot of other people here.


13 Nov 08 - 11:50 AM (#2492827)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: CamiSu

Susan, I hear. That's much of why I was a bit shy about coming back. People who are on during their loved one's demise can ask for support, but I was gone 7 years, and way too occupied with caregiving at the end to even ask. But Liz in her kindness offered and it really did help. But too, sometime you just really need real arms.

And Jacqui-- I am REALLY looking forward to Saturday. I'll bring a sheet cake again.

CamiSu


13 Nov 08 - 03:25 PM (#2493053)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Tig

Found it!

                      Hug Coupon

          Hugs are fat-free, sugar-free and
                Require no batteries.
             Hugs reduce blood pressure,
                Body temperature,
            and heart reate and help relieve
                pain and depression.

          Redeem this coupon at your nearest
               Participating human being.




Let's get some printed off and given to those who 'might' hug us when we need one.

Love and hugs
Tig
xxx


13 Nov 08 - 10:10 PM (#2493364)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: CamiSu

I LIKE those!

CamiSu


13 Nov 08 - 11:40 PM (#2493396)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: wysiwyg

There is nothing negative in this thread. Some folks see positivity in different ways, is all. CamiSue, I can see that you know where your hugs are-- don't ever, ever forget to soak them up.

~Susan


14 Nov 08 - 04:07 AM (#2493489)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: Liz the Squeak

CamiSu - glad to be of service. :)

LTS


14 Nov 08 - 12:32 PM (#2493895)
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From: olddude

One from me also .. right off to you!!
Smile, it gets better, I know it does

{}


14 Nov 08 - 03:42 PM (#2494081)
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From: skipy

Huge hugs to ALL of YOU.
Skipy


16 Nov 08 - 10:28 AM (#2495103)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: CamiSu

Jacqui--

Thank you so much. I wore my hug all the way home.

CamiSu


16 Nov 08 - 05:44 PM (#2495395)
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual Mudcat Hug Society
From: vectis

Consider yourself hugged m'dear

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((LTS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))