I'm about to decide that the speed of Mudcat is somehow psychically related to 'Spaw's health and the rate of his recovery.

Get better faster, Pat, so the 'Cat will speed up! Ya' hear me?

Karen, hope you can find time to take care of yourself as well as your old man and the youngin's. If you have friends, family or neighbors that can help with getting the kids to and fro, please ask them to pitch in so you can get some rest. And remember, housework and laundry are always there to be done, and can be neglected for the sake of a good night's sleep, or a bit of personal time. Ain't like it is all going to run away from home if it doesn't get done tonight.