BS: Rick's health Update

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 Nov 03 - 10:58 PM

Bonnie!! Good to see you!

Rick, sorry Ive been away so much and haven't posted in a while. Your cd and the MUdcat cds were the few I brought with me to WY and the new grandson. MY daughter really likes your voice and tunes. The grandson does, too, from what we can tell. He's two weeks old now!

Lots of Love, Energy, and Healing thoughts for your and Heather. I love you,

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Little Neophyte
Date: 29 Nov 03 - 10:45 PM

Hi Rick,

I'm sending you & Heather lots & lots of loving thoughts.

Important Marginal Theory
Capo 2nd = D          Play C F G7 (or D7 Am Em)
Capo 2nd = A   open Play G C D7 (or A7 Em Am)
Capo 4th = E          Play C F G7 (or D7 Am Em)
Capo 4th = B   open Play G C D (or A7 Em Am)

I finally get it!
If only I could respond before the song was over.

BIG HUGS I send you,
Love Bonnie

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Nov 03 - 06:53 PM

Made egg salad for two hundred people today and thought of you (and your fart machine), Rick. Totally gross.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: kendall
Date: 18 Nov 03 - 09:04 AM

There is a new commercial for Dell computers, and one of the guys with a tape measure looks a lot like Rick. That you boy?

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Ritchie
Date: 18 Nov 03 - 07:15 AM

Dear me, just clicked onto the thread and what a surprise, have nt been on the mudcat a lot lately so have nt hit the non music threads. my love and best wishes to everyone, what a lovely spirit exists through out all the threads. so much positive energy :) lets keep it that way for everyone. good wishes to rick & heather and everyone else.

'I used to cry because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet'

Bless you all

xxx ritchie

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Partridge
Date: 18 Nov 03 - 04:07 AM

Hi Rick, still beaming positive thoughts across the pond. What do you do with a portable fart noise machine? Silly me, of course you make fart noises where ever you go - nice...........mmm

cheers

Pat x

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,Arnie
Date: 31 Oct 03 - 09:27 AM

Oh ya - Rick's big on gadgets now. He's the guy with the portable fart noise machine.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: black walnut
Date: 31 Oct 03 - 07:07 AM

Dear Rick ~ I get a chuckle when I remember coming to your place one evening, when I first got to know you, and you didn't have a computer yet. You didn't think those little machines were for you. Now look at you - you've got a thread 381 entries long! My oh my.

Hugs,
~b.w.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: InOBU
Date: 30 Oct 03 - 08:17 PM

Well, you keep glowing in our hearts, even if you are glowing in the dark from all the medical wonders bombarding you!
Much love from Larry and Genie

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 30 Oct 03 - 07:57 PM

Thanks folks. And thanks to Jeri for sorting out the way I get the thread.....it really WAS screwed up even though I was following orders. Just had more CT scans and x-rays....whoopie!

Love

Rick

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Brendy
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 04:55 AM

Talked to a lady from Toronto in Copenhagen, over the weekend who has listened to your show from time to time.

All the best Rick, and keep positive.

B.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Escamillo
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 04:16 AM

Thank you Mick. Please PM me a postal address to send Rick some music from Argentina, and some song by myself.

Un abrazo,
Andrés, in Buenos Aires

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Jeri
Date: 28 Oct 03 - 08:09 AM

Yeah, Steve. Rick sounded great, Harvey Andrews sounded great, and Heather sounded like like the subject of a blues song. (Maybe/not one of Tinker's, although it sounds like a great CD! Broonzy on guitar, huh?)

"Don't push my buttons, baby, leave them things alone;
Don't push my buttons baby, or we'll have to go on home;
Oh, I won't holler, I won't shout,
But when you push buttons, my 'phones go out;
Don't push them buttons baby, or we'll have to go on home.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Steve Latimer
Date: 27 Oct 03 - 10:14 PM

Rick,

It was nice to hear you back on the radio tonight. You sounded great.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Tinker
Date: 27 Oct 03 - 09:55 PM

Okay Jeri, now for a few songs... Rick's going to require some guitar work and the other booys are moving to beefcake... Maybe this one as a start???

You've got to Give me some of it (Track 19)

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Jeri
Date: 27 Oct 03 - 04:00 PM

I always thought it was Rick AND the Beef Bros. In any case, Jed needs to send a shirtless shot in to Mudcat so we can call 'em 'the BeefCAKE Brothers'. Maybe you both could pose with those bow ties like the Chippendales use. Is it getting warm in here, or is it just me?

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Fortunato
Date: 27 Oct 03 - 03:02 PM

Thanks, Mick. I wish I could have been with you.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Oct 03 - 11:39 AM

I did miss the Beef Brothers at the Getaway. Jed was missing. Rick and Mick no longer look like folkies. Even MMario is a shadow of his former self. Alaska Mike helped fill the void. You would like him and Tawmmie, Rick. Big shy guy who needs to be pulled out of his shell. A few Shellbackers filled in too. But we missed you and Heather.
Look at the videos.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Willie-O
Date: 27 Oct 03 - 08:18 AM

If Mick and Rick have both lost weight, which one of 'em gets to be called Slim?

Bill
could stand to lose some myself...

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Celtaddict
Date: 26 Oct 03 - 10:06 PM

And I wish I knew Heather.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Celtaddict
Date: 26 Oct 03 - 10:05 PM

Thank you, Mick.
Rick, you are loved.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Big Mick
Date: 25 Oct 03 - 09:42 AM

Got home from Toronto yesterday morning about 1 a.m. I know you all would like an update on how Rick and Heather are doing so here we go. I asked Rick before posting anything and he said it is fine to let his friends know.

First, he is ever so greatful for everyones friendship and thoughts.

I walked up to the door, knocked, and got met with that smile. Has there ever been a smile anywhere as marvelous as our Heather's?

Rick looks good. In fact, I expected worse than I found. He is thin, but looks good. He gets tired easily, but in spite of that we managed to have dinner together at a great little Chinese joint, and the next day we ate lunch at Murphy's Law Irish Pub. Great conversation with good friends is hard to beat.

In terms of prognosis, Rick tells me that it is all up in the air. Since kidney cancer is one of the few that responds to immune therapy sometimes, that is how they are going at it.

In terms of mental state, this man shows once again why he is a wonder. Rick understands exactly where he is at, and as he said in his letter to us at the Getaway, "No regrets". He is in the fight until its resolution. I am proud of him.

Since I didn't ask Heather's permission to post on how she is doing, let me just say that she is one of the strongest, most grace filled women I have ever known. Any of you that know my circle of women friends will know that that is quite a statement. She loves this man, and is devoted to helping him wage the battle.

Now if I could only find a way to get over there every week for lessons.........

DVD player report will be in the Getaway memories thread.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Carly
Date: 24 Oct 03 - 12:41 PM

Rick and Heather,

I hope that you appreciate the power of your music and friendship that invests a dumpster site with such nostalgia! I, too, remembered that little session - I had hope of repaying you for the song, Rick, by singing one for you this year, but Someone had other plans.

I add my voice to the chorus - you are loved, you are treasured, we keep you in our hearts.

Carly

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Fortunato
Date: 24 Oct 03 - 10:38 AM

Rick,

Susette and I dashed in for a few hours to the Getaway on Saturday. Many folks asked about you, asked if I was in contact with you. I thought several times of the jamming you and I did together, and the swapping of the Gallagher for your Martin for a few songs.
Rare fine moments of musical connection I won't forget. I had a nice chat with a remarkably slim Mike (Big Mick) and I asked him to send you my best.

I'm sorry as hell you've ailing. Here's hoping for some good days fo you soon.
Chance

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Vixen
Date: 24 Oct 03 - 08:34 AM

Dear Rick--

Amazin' what a few bottles (bags) of Ringer's Solution will do to a body...water, salt and sugar can be positively marvelous sometimes!

Anything I can say is inconsequential, but I'll say it anyway: You are loved; you are a miracle.

You and Heather are in our thoughts and prayers--

V (and Tim too!)

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Dani
Date: 23 Oct 03 - 01:08 PM

Rick, I thought of you and Heather every time I walked past the dumpster.

I remembered a bit of a jam there last year, on which I eavesdropped and thoroughly enjoyed.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Little Hawk
Date: 23 Oct 03 - 12:59 PM

Got hold of a Martin you'd love to play, Rick. Hope you're doing okay.

- LH

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,Walking Eagle
Date: 23 Oct 03 - 12:36 PM

Luck to you, Rick.

Walking Eagle

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Jeri
Date: 22 Oct 03 - 07:42 PM

...and as I walked up the hill to the gym at the Getaway, I heard the guitar bit of Pitman Blues and tried to figure out 1) what exactly it was because I had a definite and strong reaction, and 2) where the heck it was coming from. George, on the bench, with a guitar. Rick wasn't there, but it sure sounded like the song made it!

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: lamarca
Date: 22 Oct 03 - 05:02 PM

Hey, Rick and Heather - I spent the brief time I was at the Getaway explaining to everyone that I'm a "lapsed 'Catter" (as well as a lapsed Catholic), but I thought I'd better get my tail back on here and send best wishes to you both! Boy, did you miss some excitement, with the British Invasion and Jeri's Stump Speech and Max's Lily and the Madame Defarge Synchronized Knitting Society and other things Too Fierce to Mention. George led the "Occupational Hazards" song swap, and wished you were there to sing Pitman's Blues...

Hang in there with the Celebrex, and keep swilling those chocolate malts - as the song says,

There's only two things I like better than milkshakes and malts
And one's dancin' like the dickens to the West Texas Waltz...

lol, Mary
Drink coffee - do stupid things faster and with more energy!

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,Jts
Date: 22 Oct 03 - 08:08 AM

Oops!!
Here are the pictures!

http://community.webshots.com/album/95914403YVxOHa

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,Jack the Sailor
Date: 22 Oct 03 - 08:06 AM

That rehydrating seems like a great idea!

Here are some pictures of Carol's and my travels over the last little while. See if you can guess what Seamus will be drinking in Ireland.

(I'm a Murphy's man myself!)

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 22 Oct 03 - 01:24 AM

Hang in there, sir. Keep rehydrating. I'll be in Ireland with a tour group next week, and I'll get them all to raise a pint in your honour.
We'll sorta rehydrate ourselves as an example for you!!
All my best.

Seamus

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Susan A-R
Date: 22 Oct 03 - 12:22 AM

Rick,
I haven't been on line much lately, and so found out the state of affairs this weekend at the Getaway. You were sorely missed and much thought about. I'll keep you and Heather in my thoughts.

Much love

Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Oct 03 - 05:29 PM

Rick, Just being a guest for a while myself from this library computer. I do hope that things get smoother for you and Heather. Just know we're with you with whatever vibes we can send.

The best to you both,

Art Thieme and Carol

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Oct 03 - 05:04 PM

You and Heather were missed at the Getaway, Rick. Kathy (Tinker) tried to record as mush as she could for you. Hope "Cinderella" survives for you. An odd way to meet Alaska Mike and Col K for the first time.
"awwright"
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 21 Oct 03 - 12:35 PM

Hi Rick, We're still thinking about you here and sending good wishes over the water. Love to Heather too. Roy & Elaine

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 21 Oct 03 - 11:53 AM

Rick, I always find great humor in your cooking threads. I hope you're up to a trip to the kitchen--your queries to Mudcatters for recipes, and your stories of how dishes turn out are priceless!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,arnie
Date: 21 Oct 03 - 11:39 AM

I was at the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals this weekend. I often thought of you Rick. I wish you could have been there with us. You are a hero in the traditional music booster department, and there was a huge lack in that department there. Yes I did a banjo showcase - I think we got in by some fluke or something, but it's painfully obvious that traditional music is the farthest thing from artistic directors minds these days. If things keep going that way, authentic trad music will be totally in the history books as far as Ontario festivals are concerned. We owe you a great deal Rick - we'd like (need) you back.
Me and Kathy will be doing a Ragged But Right recording this coming year - can't wait to use your beautifully crafted leather sign again and often! Thinking of you, Arnie

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Partridge
Date: 21 Oct 03 - 08:34 AM

Still thinking about you and wishing you well. I've just read the thread about the getaway, seems you were toasted so many times.

love

Pat x

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: mooman
Date: 21 Oct 03 - 06:22 AM

Dear Rick,

Continuing thoughts and support from myself and Patricia.

Peace,

moo

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Escamillo
Date: 21 Oct 03 - 04:56 AM

I'm always thinking about you, Rick, and trying to be there in spirit. Just remember you have a friend at the very far South.

Un abrazo,
Andrés

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: JedMarum
Date: 21 Oct 03 - 01:40 AM

I don't have a humorous story to pass on, but I sure did pick-up a few in this thread! I enjoy reading all the clever comments from your friends Rick, and want to add my very best wishes for you and Heather.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: InOBU
Date: 20 Oct 03 - 07:42 AM

Hey Rick! Looking forward to the ups after the downs for you. Cheers Larry (you auld sault you...)

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: KathWestra
Date: 19 Oct 03 - 11:38 PM

Well, Rick and Heather, I'm just back from the Getaway (have to work tomorrow. Most folks are still there, lucky dogs), and if you had a dollar for every time somebody at the Getaway mentioned how much you and Heather were missed, you'd have a lot more dough than you could ever make in a typical gig as a folksinger! It was a coldish, but crystal clear perfect fall weekend--perfect except for those two Toronto friends who weren't joining their voices with ours. We missed you greatly, dears. Sorry for the miserable week, Rick, but dearly hope you're feeling better for the fluids you got. Love you loads always. Kathy

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,Ollie
Date: 19 Oct 03 - 10:03 PM

Wishing you well Rick lad. I think of you everytime I use my Banjo mute. I wanna hear your banjo RING !

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 Oct 03 - 07:01 PM

Sorry you've been miserable but it sure is GOOD to hear from you, darlin'! I know they're all singing and pickin' with you in mind at the Getaway. Ol' cancer doesn't like hanging around so much light and love, ya know, so take a cue from Willie and welcome that unbelievable miracle.

luvya,

kat & Rog

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Willie-O
Date: 19 Oct 03 - 06:55 PM

Amen to that.

Bill
Another Atheist For Miracles

By the way, did I mention my mother-in-law has beaten cancer three times? She's supposed to be dead from the second time (1996) by now--instead she went another round last year and is doing very well. For her, it's all attitude.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Amos
Date: 19 Oct 03 - 02:13 PM

And so are like souls from sea to sea, Maestro.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Oct 03 - 01:14 PM

Rick, we're praying for you.

Much love,

~Susan and Greg