Art Thieme-getting connected-new tech question

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to hospital 26 July 2012
From: Ebbie
Date: 26 Jul 12 - 07:08 PM

Over-lapping times aren't bad either.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to hospital 26 July 2012
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Jul 12 - 06:20 PM

Trying to figure when would be good all round...10p Mudcat time would be middle of the night in the UK and not sure what day in Australia.:-) Anyone else? Better time?

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to hospital 26 July 2012
From: Janie
Date: 26 Jul 12 - 06:14 PM

I'm in. Just say when.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to hospital 26 July 2012
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Jul 12 - 05:27 PM

This is a struggle, for sure. As Spaw says, let's all concentrate on sending whatever we are able....want to pick a specific time to do it en masse as a special effort?

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to hospital 26 July 2012
From: catspaw49
Date: 26 Jul 12 - 03:16 PM

Not the news anyone wants so let's give it an extra shove.


Spaw

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to hospital 26 July 2012
From: gnu
Date: 26 Jul 12 - 01:45 PM

Ahhhh crap!

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to hospital 26 July 2012
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 26 Jul 12 - 12:07 PM

Sorry to hear about that. Hope you're home again soon, and feeling somewhat better.

al

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to hospital 26 July 2012
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 26 Jul 12 - 11:47 AM

Aw. This yo-yo back and forth can't be good for their spirits! Take care and I hope these tests are finished soon and the treatment easy.

SRS

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to hospital 26 July 2012
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Jul 12 - 10:46 AM

This just in:

Just to let you know, Dad is back in the hospital again (McHenry Centegra). He is undergoing more tests. Will of course keep you posted.
Chris

We need an massive airlift of Mudcat Mojo for Art!!!

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: gnu
Date: 20 Jul 12 - 07:25 PM

THANKS!!! BK.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: BK Lick
Date: 20 Jul 12 - 05:23 PM

That's not the link I meant to use -- this more recent post is perhaps more definitive:
THE GREAT TURTLE DRIVE (as adapted and told by Art Thieme -- after Jack Thorp)

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: BK Lick
Date: 20 Jul 12 - 05:06 PM

You can read Art's version here:
THE GREAT TURTLE DRIVE (as adapted and told by Art Thieme -- after Jack Thorp)
and you can listen to Art telling it here:
The Great Turtle Drive (tall tale) [scroll down to "Subject: A little more vintage Art Thieme"]

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: KathWestra
Date: 20 Jul 12 - 03:40 PM

Dear Art,
I'm very late to this lengthy and worrisome discussion, but wanted to add my voice to the chorus of well-wishers who are pulling for you.

You should know that I woke up thinking about you this morning. My alarm was set to NPR, and the very first thing I heard was a story about 1,600 turtles being released from a Georgia turtle farm (vandals broke the fences) and making the great escape to nearby waterways. The idea of 1,600 turtles making a cross-country getaway was quite a picture--and it put me in mind of your wonderful Great Turtle Drive story. Thanks for that--and so much else.

Sending lots of love,
Kathy Westra

And here's a link to the turtle story: turtle story

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: kendall
Date: 20 Jul 12 - 05:59 AM

WHAT? That was hardly a eulogy! Only a comment on the obvious.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 19 Jul 12 - 09:58 PM

Yes! (To most of the above.)

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: catspaw49
Date: 19 Jul 12 - 05:37 PM

Geeziz Kendall.....That's no way to get him back here!   He might even have another relapse ferchrissakes............

Art, try to get well even though you have the Kendall thing hanging over your head........



Spaw

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: kendall
Date: 19 Jul 12 - 04:24 PM

There is no one I would rather work with than Art.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: fat B****rd
Date: 19 Jul 12 - 03:48 PM

All of the above and best from Dunfermline.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: GUEST,Mary Katherine, sans cookie
Date: 19 Jul 12 - 01:42 PM

Wonderful to hear about this good progress - thanks so much for keeping us all in the loop.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: gnu
Date: 19 Jul 12 - 10:48 AM

GUEST was me.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Jul 12 - 10:40 AM

Great news. Looking forward to Art posting again.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 19 Jul 12 - 10:29 AM

Thanks for keeping us all up to date.

Love to have Art posting here again.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: deepdoc1
Date: 19 Jul 12 - 08:08 AM

Hope to see you posting and riposting soon, Art. So glad to hear you are doing better.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 19 Jul 12 - 07:16 AM

That's good news. Thanks for letting us know.

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 18 Jul 12 - 11:31 PM

fantastic news, thanks to Chris & kat for keeping us informed

sandra

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 18 Jul 12 - 09:50 PM

Great!

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: lisa null
Date: 18 Jul 12 - 08:01 PM

All my love and prayers to Art-- an ongoing presence in my life with every song I sing. Gad he is out of the hosptial now.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Jul 12 - 07:03 PM

This is good news! Thanks!

SRS

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back to (nursing) home 18 July 2012
From: GUEST,999
Date: 18 Jul 12 - 06:57 PM

That is wonderful news. Thank you.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-back in nursing hime18 July 2012
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Jul 12 - 06:33 PM

This just in from Chris:

Dad is back at the nursing home. We've been waiting since yesterday for him to be released from the hospital. Finally happened this afternoon. It will be a while before he's on the computer, but he's finally back and available for visits and calls.

Chris

Great news!!!

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-post-surgery UPDATE 11 July 2012
From: gnu
Date: 12 Jul 12 - 06:32 AM

Indeed, congrats are due all round!

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-post-surgery UPDATE 11 July 2012
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Jul 12 - 12:50 AM

Just to avoid some confusion...Art's daughter-in-law, the new mum, is also a "Kat," so I keep mine non-capitalised so we know who's who.:-)

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-post-surgery UPDATE 11 July 2012
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 11 Jul 12 - 10:21 PM

What a joy a baby is. I hope Art is able to meet her soon.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-post-surgery UPDATE 11 July 2012
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 11 Jul 12 - 09:42 PM

me, too.

belated welcome to the world, Daisy Snow

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-post-surgery UPDATE 11 July 2012
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 11 Jul 12 - 11:58 AM

Wonderful update, Chris and Kat. Thanks!

SRS

Subject: RE: Art Thieme-post-surgery UPDATE 11 July 2012
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 11 Jul 12 - 11:56 AM

I have been following this thread from afar, and thinking of Art a great deal.

I'm delighted to hear you're doing better, Art, although I can imagine ways you would have preferred to spend your birthday. I'm even more delighted to hear that your genetic material continues to multiply in the form of a new granddaughter. We eagerly await baby's first pun!

Dan

Subject: VISITING INSTRUCTIONS
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Jul 12 - 11:15 AM

These came from Chris this morning:

Hello,

If folks are in the area and want to visit Dad, that would be wonderful. There are a few things you should know if you do want to visit. First off, he has periods where all he does is sleep. It is luck of the draw on his state. He has moments of comprehension, but these quickly dissolve. Still, he is making jokes and pulling memories out of the ol' memory bank. He's got plenty of both in reserve. They may be moving Dad back to the nursing home, so you may want to send any cards there rather than the hospital. I have no idea how soon that will be yet.

He is physically unable to answer the phone. A nurse brings the phone to him to speak to Mom, but that is a hard thing to ask them to do on a regular basis. Also, due to this and other infections he has or has had, you are required to wear a gown and gloves to go into the room. Please check in with the nurse in charge before going in. That said, the staff at the hospital is wonderful and warm. I have yet to encounter a single person there from doctors down that didn't meet that standard.

So here's the info:
Centegra Hospital
4201 West Medical Center Drive
McHenry, IL
[phone]

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks to all.
Chris

AND, TA-DA!:

And in the shuffle, this announcement never made it to press. Many of you know the details. For those that don't:
Art and Carol have a new grand-daughter (Daisy Snow.) With all that is going on, she hasn't met them yet. Can't wait for that day.
She was born June 21 at 11:18PM. She was 8lbs 9oz and just shy of 21 inches. Mom and baby are doing great, and she's already putting on weight. Another cute and wonderful little girl. For those with a scorecard, that makes grand-baby number 5 for this branch of the Thieme clan.

She will be good medicine for them both, as well as their other granddaughters.

kat

Subject: RE: Art Thieme - post-surgery GOOD NEWS July 2012
From: GUEST,999
Date: 11 Jul 12 - 09:28 AM

Ditto.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme - post-surgery GOOD NEWS July 2012
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 11 Jul 12 - 09:18 AM

thanks Chris & Kat

love, hugs & good wishes to Art for his recovery

sandra

Subject: RE: Art Thieme - post-surgery GOOD NEWS July 2012
From: Janie
Date: 11 Jul 12 - 05:36 AM

Very good news!

Subject: RE: Art Thieme - post-surgery GOOD NEWS July 2012
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 11 Jul 12 - 05:01 AM

Thanks for the positive update Chris. Keep us posted!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Art Thieme - post-surgery GOOD NEWS July 2012
From: alanabit
Date: 11 Jul 12 - 03:02 AM

Yup. Looking forward to having you back again here soon!

Subject: RE: Art Thieme - post-surgery GOOD NEWS July 2012
From: GUEST,babypix
Date: 11 Jul 12 - 12:09 AM

Huzzah, and well-done...on to recovery. Thinking of you, Art, with lots of love and stockpiles of puns awaiting to be unleashed upon you as soon as you're well enough to groan (from the misery of the jokes, that is!)

Hugs,

Deborah Robins & Larry Hanks

Subject: RE: Art Thieme - post-surgery GOOD NEWS July 2012
From: Elmore
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 11:02 PM

The golden years are not for sissies. Get well Art.

Subject: RE: Art Thieme - post-surgery GOOD NEWS July 2012
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 10:01 PM

I hope Art spent his birthday beginning his recovery!

Subject: RE: Art Thieme - post-surgery GOOD NEWS July 2012
From: Ebbie
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 08:07 PM

I hope this does the trick and that Art will, relatively quickly, be back here with us.

And a belated Happy Birthday!

Subject: RE: Art Thieme - post-surgery GOOD NEWS July 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 05:30 PM

This is certainly good news and I fervently hope that Art will recover enough to join us on this thread, rake those among us over the coals who ever doubed his determination to get better. Few people have his talent for creative wit.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Art Thieme - post-surgery GOOD NEWS July 2012
From: catspaw49
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 03:34 PM

You are mightily loved Art.....so get well dammit........soon too........Hear me? You don't want this mob to turn on you do you?   Yeah, I thought not............Heal up.......and if you're up to wearing shoes, heel up as well...........Listen Man, you either get it in gear and start getting well or I refresh the condom thread!


Spaw

Subject: RE: Art Thieme - post-surgery GOOD NEWS July 2012
From: gnu
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 03:34 PM

GREAT NEWS!

Subject: GOOD NEWS
From: katlaughing
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 03:20 PM

From Chris:

The surgery went well and Dad was in decent spirits when I visited today. Now for the recovery. I'll check in when he's up for visits and/or calls. Thanks to all for the kind words and wishes.

Chris

Don't let up, folks! Looks like we've got things turned around. Now,to quote the man Himself, "Onward and upward."