Catspaw - good news!

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Fortunato
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 02:23 PM

Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.

Get better old tove. chance

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 02:33 PM

A bit more from Connie, via her husband, Wayne, who was an EMT, now PA:

Wayne just called

Surgery went fine. No surprises. The valve was irrepairable so they replaced it. P is successfully off the heart/lung machine. Blood is flowing the proper direction (it goes in reverse when on the h/l machine) Kidneys appear to be funtioning Waiting for P to come out of anesthsia. they are expecting this in about 45 min. or so

i would like to give you the " color commetary in full detail" but W is very much a "bottom line" kind of communicator...and medical info definately is reported in shift report/charting fashion.

Will update as I get more news Connie

THANKS, CONNIE!!!

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Dave (the ancient mariner)
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 03:15 PM

Great news.. Aye. Dave

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: GUEST,Wavestar
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 03:23 PM

Wonderful! Good news. Recover soon!

-J

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Max
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 03:35 PM

This is how my heart feels

Thank you, Lord, for what you've done for me, yeah!
Thank you, Lord, for what you're doing now.
Thank you, Lord, for ev'ry little thing, yeah, yeah!
Thank you, Lord, for you made me sing.

Say I'm in no competition,
But I made my decision.
You can keep your opinion:
I'm just calling on the wiseman communion.

Thank you, Lord, for what you've done for me, yeah, yeah, yeah!
Thank you, Lord, for what you're doing now.
Thank you, Lord, for ev'ry little thing, yeah, yeah!
Thank you, Lord, for you made me sing.
Sing along, sing along:

I don't fear their aggression,
Just to prove my determination.
I don't yield to temptation;
I haven't learn't my lesson in Revelation.

Thank you, Lord, for what you've done for me, yeah-eah-eah!
Thank you, Lord, for what you're doing now.
Thank you, Lord, for ev'ry little thing, yeah, yeah!
Thank you, Lord, for you made me sing.
Sing along, sing along:

Said, I'm in no competition,
But I made my decision.
Lord, in my simple way,
Comin', comin', comin', comin':
I love to pray.

Thank you, Lord, for what you've done for me, yeah-eah-eah!
Thank you, Lord, for what you're doing now.
Thank you, Lord, for ev'ry little thing, yeah, yeah!
Thank you, Lord, for you made me sing.

Oh-oh-oh-oh!

Bob Marley

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Banjer
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 03:38 PM

JUst got off work and couldn't wait to get home to crank up the pewter. Glad to hear that all is well...Now the only ones that have to worry it seems are the nurses that can't move fast enough to get out of his way!! Good to on ya, 'Spaw...let us hear from you soon.

Thanks also to Kat for acting as our liason...

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Burke
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 03:48 PM

Great news! Can't wait the hear about what he does to the nursing staff. BG.

Bless the Lord, Oh my soul!
Praise the Lord, Oh my brother!
Shout and sing, Oh my sister!
Give Him glory, Oh my father!
And rejoice, Oh my mother!
And we'll travel on together,
And we'll join heart and hands for Canaan.

Teach me some melodious sonnet,
Sung by flaming tongues above;
Praise the mount, Oh fix me on it,
Mount of God's unchanging love.

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Turtle
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 03:50 PM

Thank goodness! Go 'spaw go!

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Llanfair
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:03 PM

Oh, what a relief!!! Get well soon, 'Spaw,
Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: bbc
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:04 PM

Great news! Now, let's work on recup!

love,

bbc

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: GUEST,spaw's maw-in-law
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:06 PM

Just talked with Karen. I told her that the very first thing she was to tell Pat when he awakened was that Maw had been to the Mudcatters site and that within 20 minutes over 38 of you had sent him messages. I know this will mean the world to him. Karen promised to give him the word. In fact, he should have it by now. Thanks to you guys. He should be REALLY full of the old vip and vinegar when he gets back. They say he will feel a whole lot better than he has been feeling. I asked Karen about the replacement valve and we figure that he won't go lub, dub dub anymore but instead, will go lub dub click. A new dimension to his repetoire of sounds!!maw, known to spaw as clarence.

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: MMario
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:08 PM

clarence! pop in sometime when 'spaw ISN'T under the knife, will you?

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: kendall
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:10 PM

I dont know if you believe in healing energy or not, but, I'm sending you some Mate!

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:13 PM

Now maybe people will stop disparaging Marmite...

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:25 PM

Clarence, good to see you!

I've been sending on all of the messages to COnnie, so she can print them out for him. She's read the first batch and had this to say, as well as an update from Wayne:

i really enjoyed laughing..many, many "runners up" but i think biggest laugh has gotta go to the STAT order for another litre (or is it liter...I've read so much of other-than-the-USA version of English spelling...) of p***and vinegar. Spaw's surliness is expodential in the hospital.

Although, the devil's concern about him farting near the fire and brimstone may be accurate, also. ( and was a very close 1st runner up) Bill (Sables) and the Boys can attest to a little recollection our boys had about the day the lights went out in the kitchen (simultaneous to a trademark gaseous expulsion)...maybe Sam can come up with a reel about that?

Yeah - a call from Wayne.

K and W were just allowed into see Pat. W reports that Pat opened his eyes and looked at/knows them though W doubts that Pat will remember it.

The current plan of action is to have P off the vent in about 6 hours and if all goes well there, to then remove the endo-trachial tube. He will be in SICU til the morning and then evaluated for a step down.

THANKS, MAXWIZARD for the Marley-man, beautiful and just hits the spot. Hope you've had good news, too, darlin'.

kat

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:44 PM

"Blood flowing in the RIGHT direction"!! Now that's good news! If I can get MINE to do that Pat, we'll both be around for a few years.

Love

Heather and Rick

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: GUEST,jaze
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:48 PM

Great News. Way to go Spaw!

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Dani
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:49 PM

Best wishes to all involved. Whew, indeed!

Does this mean that you MIGHT make the Getaway, 'spaw? And clan?

Dani

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Peter T.
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:56 PM

That is great news. I got a call from this heron, who was really concerned, and I told it all is forgiven.

yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: bflat
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 05:03 PM

Terrific news!

Speedy recovery to you Spaw.

And hurry up because you are missed.

Ellen

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: DougR
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 05:08 PM

Good news, indeed!

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Megan L
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 05:09 PM

Great news, hope your back soon

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: JenEllen
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 05:10 PM

Darlin'Pat;

Such good news! You take care of yourself, ya lugnut. Come back to us soon.

~yerJE

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Mrrzy
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 05:11 PM

GREAT to hear/read!

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 05:43 PM

WONDERFUL NEWS
As I closed my eyes and thought of 'Spaw early this morning I felt as though I had been caught up in the world's biggest group hug- with positive thoughts (or prayers, or whatever you want to call them) how can you go wrong?

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: SDShad
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 05:47 PM

Dance, dance, dance, dance....

Spaw out from the knife and on the mend is very good and fine news indeed. Blessings, Kat, for your caring and vigilance. And blessings and greetings to all of Clan Spaugh, on and offline.

But what I want to know, is will Pat be recuperating at the Neil Young Center?

Shad

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Ma-K
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 05:59 PM

So good to hear the good news. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. And you Spaw are a blessing!!!Mary

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Steve Latimer
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 06:09 PM

Who's watching over the Neil Young Centre?

Get well soon 'Spaw.

Steve

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: RichM
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 06:20 PM

...I haven't seen my computer since about 7:30--the time Spaw's operation was scheduled to begin....

What great news!

Keep on getting well, Spaw.

Rich McCarthy

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: ddw
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 06:32 PM

Just got to work and had to check on the important stuff first. Great news!

Goodonya, 'Spaw!

Thanx, Kat.

Now I can get on with getting tomorrow's paper ready.

cheers,

david

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: dwditty
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 07:10 PM

Just got home to FANTASTIC news. Way to go 'Spaw. Couldn't be happier for all involved - 'Spaw, Karen, the Spawlings, Maw, Wayne, Connie, and all of us. Blessings indeed!.

dw

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Liam's Brother
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 07:11 PM

Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful!

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: bigchuck
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 07:12 PM

Wonderful news, Spaw. We'll all be thinkin atcha from Old Songs.
Sandy

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: InOBU
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 07:17 PM

With Spaw doing so well, we should all pray for the good of the hospital!!!??? FOR GOD SAKE, NO BEANS!!!!!!!!!
Send us the news...
Larry

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 07:22 PM

We raised a glass to 'spaw at the Jug tonight. Liz the Squeek, Manitas and Jezebel are all 'puterless at present so asked us to send their love and best wishes. Great to hear you're doing so well 'spaw
Love from the Ducks

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Lin in Kansas
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 07:30 PM

GREAT NEWS!!!!! WAY TO GO, 'SPAW!!!!!!

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: CraigS
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 07:34 PM

Get well SOON ! I miss you

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Dharmabum
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 07:37 PM

My thoughts are with you Spaw, Get well soon!

DB.

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Amos
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 07:40 PM

Jeeeeeeze Leweeeeze, Spaw!!! Will you get back here and clean up this sentimental sloppy mess you left? We can't get anything done with all this sighing and fervent whimpering about how much people love you. Get yer flabby butt back here and start offending these cats, man!!!

A

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Ebbie
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 07:45 PM

I raise my glass too- I've been reading these and grinning widely- but if we're counting those who speak, count me in! Way to go, Spaw! Blessings on ya.

Ebbie

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Helen
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 08:14 PM

Hi Clarence,

Nice to see you here again. You're right - it was definitely the Vegemite (not the Marmite) which did the trick.

McGrath: Marmite!
Helen: Vegemite!
McGrath: It was the Marmite! (biff!)
Helen: No, it was the Vegemite! (whack!)
McGrath: Ow!
Helen: You big brute!
Clarence: Just behave, the both of you, or I'll send you to your rooms without any supper!

Great to hear the news. As someone above said: Caloo, Calay!

Helen

P.S. I'm worried about the backless gown and the gaseaous explosions. A pair of iron clad undies might be wise.

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 08:20 PM

And, another update...I feel like Connie and I have been stringers at an important, breaking news event for the Neil Young Center newsbeat or something!**BG**

Oh before I forget, she is editing out all references, in the previous thread's messages, to fundraising at this point, so we can keep the surprise element for when he is feeling better. She asked and I told her I thought that was best. No use in hitting him over the head with so much love and ambarrassment all at once. He will be pleased but embarrassed! Anyway, here's the latest from Connie:

latest word from Wayne is that the medical staff is looking towards 8-10 p Ohio time Daylight Savings for taking Pat off the vent and pulling out the Endo-trachial tube.

K and W have been into see P. He appears to recognize them and is responsive ( i didn't catch if that was reflexive or to command).

K is napping in the waiting room having basically gotten little to no sleep last night. Pat was uncomfortable and up and down til about 3a, I think K said. Finally K and Nurse convinced him a sleeping pill was in his best interest. Personally, i think he would have been alot better off if he could have been on mudcat awhile...but...soon. I will take/or send with K, everyone's best wishes, prayers, etc., that I have printed off.

You all are a real blessing...I'm so glad that Pat has so many friends who get to enjoy his unique style; and for those of you who have had the blessing of really getting to know him and share with him - we can probably all agree that he's quite multi-faceted, and a character to boot! It's not always easy to get next to Pat, but you are so right about his big, caring heart. Pat truly respects people who have developed talent/skill, but more than anything else it seems that who he really honors and deeply respects most are those who are passionate and compassionate. An awful lot of you are just that.

Thanks so much to all of you for your love and concern; kind and hilarious expressions to Pat and the 'spaw family.

More as it develops~ Connie

I agree, Connie, it's too bad he couldn't have had the Mudcat last night. Which gives me an idea. We could market the Mudcat for the healing tool it is, pipe it in to pre-surgery patients, get them into PalTalk and play for them, have chats for them, threads for them, just do our Mudcat do and slide them right on into the next day with nary a jitter, in positive spirits and ready to heal up! YeeHaw!

laughinglykat

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: CarolC
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 08:24 PM

Great news, Spaw. Best wishes to you and your family during your recovery.

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Clifton53
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 08:28 PM

Get better soon Spaw m'boy, my good thoughts are with you. And by the way, someone stole my patent leather pumps that I had taken off the rack at Macy's. Good lord, is there no justice?

Clifton

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 08:38 PM

Please don't let up, phoaks. Keep sending those good thoughts, prayers, joy, songs, and energy his way. ICU is ICU and every bit we send is helping. Let's lead him out of those woods on a river of love and songs, giving thanks for his complete and speedy recovery!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

kat

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Noreen
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 08:42 PM

Singing along with Max and Mr Marley...

Continuing planeloads of positive thoughts winging across the Atlantic on this shortest night....

Much love to all,

♥ Noreen

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Jeri
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 08:48 PM

Spaw, you sweet ol' fart, I've been trying to think of something witty or at least intelligent to say, and I haven't had any luck. I'm just glad the surgery went well. I'm glad that you're going to eventually feel better than you have in a long time. I'm glad you're gonna be more mobile and I may have a chance to meet you. There are a few people who define the mood of a place, and you're one of those people here at Mudcat. I suspect you strongly affect people wherever you are.

To Karen, Clarence, Tris, Mikey, Wayne and Connie - if we can be called Pat's extended family, we're yours as well. Long-distance hugs for everyone.

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 08:59 PM

SPAW We Need You!!!
Get off tat table. Have a rest - By Hell, you need it! Then give us what we want - entertaining and stimulating backchat.
You Know it Makes Sense!!!!!!" br>Quack, Quack, Quack, Quack, Quack!!!!!!

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 09:00 PM

Merry Solstice Eve, everyone. Thanks for the reminder, Noreen! Here is the latest from Connie and it sounds good. Thanks!!

Latest update from K Pat's color is good now, hands warm, swelling is going down, and is able to open and close both eyes. Is gesturing for K to talk to him. So now begins the 20 questions of which topic he wants to hear about. He doesn't remember W being there. He wanted to know how the surgery went, says his side hurts where they went in.

K inquired about the vent and they said his arterial blood gases "are not stellar" so they would be weaning him slowly off the vent. now hope tp have him off by morning. K says he is alert when he is awake and then drops off--no fading they want him more awake than this before they remove the vent K will stay all night with him.

K says when you are real close to him and it is quiet she thinks she can hear click-click. W says he can. That ought to be good material there for someone to run with! :)

Unless I hear something earthshattering i will update you all when K calls in the morning.

Later~ Connie

Subject: RE: CATSPAW - GOOD NEWS!!!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 09:22 PM

He has an internal blue-clickie thingie now to get him to Mudcat without a puder?

Wow! That DaVinci is REALLY cool!

I got knocked offline today by a storm, just about the time this thread went up, and had to call Amos this afternoon to get the news! And could not get a modem line out till now-- but wotta Mudcat this place is!?!?!!

~Susan