BS: Rick's health Update

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,frankham
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 12:50 PM

Rick,

I'm really sorry you had to go through this.   My prayers are that you will. Thanks for having the courage to tell us. Please get better.

Frank Hamilton

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: black walnut
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 07:57 AM

Many (hugs) to you both,

~nut

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Jack The Lad
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 08:58 AM

I hope that prayers from this part of the world still have a bit more clout with the Big Person Upstairs, anyway , they are going out for you Rick.
Jack The Lad in Israel

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: mooman
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 08:37 AM

All best wishes for a speedy and full recovery from this little lost country in the middle of nowhere!

Very best regards to you and Heather,

moo

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Willie-O
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 07:41 AM

Rick, I think your backyard garden has recuperative powers. We're thinking about you buddy, and me and the guitar will try to visit sometime this summer.

Bill

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Jeremiah McCaw
Date: 05 Jun 03 - 11:31 PM

Didn't know, Rick. For what it's worth you are in this little round sorta-agnostic, pseudo-Taoist's thoughts and prayers.

Jeremiah

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Tinker
Date: 05 Jun 03 - 10:40 PM

Was thinking of you today.... I had a full set of tips put on yesterday ( mandatory buisness black tie) and spent today filing down my left hand and trying to figure if I could keep any of it and still play. In fact, I came on to pull up the old threads on fake nails... Oh, and then there was the time last night when a "distinguished gentleman of color" wanted to know how I had learnt so much about roots music... "Well, you know that weekend of folkmusic I go to every year... There's a few folkies, -white boys, actually keepin' the music alive and teaching anyone who will listen... now let me tell you where to start lookin'.."    Thanks Rick.

Then I read this.... Blessings and Light for both of you...

Kathy

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,Blind DRunk in Blind River
Date: 05 Jun 03 - 07:19 PM

Man what a downer. I have been known to be a bit crude at times but I ain't a total bonehead eh? So like I wanta send my good wishes from Blind River and hope you make a speedy recovery eh? I met a guy who seen you play Blind River once way back years ago and he said you were pretty good even if you did'nt play Smoke On The Water or Stairway to Heaven or even Highway to Hell like he requested at the time. He says he is really sorry now that he threw that beer bottle at you and he wishes he could do something to appologise for it properly.

Get well, man. Seriously.

- BDiBR

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: harvey andrews
Date: 05 Jun 03 - 07:10 PM

It's the "Knacker's yard" Rick. Where old and useless horses finish up.
Certainly doesn't apply to a stallion like you! Keep jumping those fences.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 05 Jun 03 - 06:26 PM

Well I'm not ready for the "Nacker Man" yet (is that the right expression?) but I'm back on the chemo for three weeks, and it makes me very tired. This is a real drag and of course it's hard as hell on Heather, but I certainly appreciate the good wishes.

Cheers

Rick

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Mark Clark
Date: 05 Jun 03 - 01:18 PM

Well this is a fine turn of affairs. I spend a few days in the Boundary Waters and come back to find Mudcat down and no sooner do Max and Jeff get it restored but I find this news.

Rick, please add my prayers and best wishes to all the others here. I look forward to your full recovery.

      - Mark

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: katlaughing
Date: 05 Jun 03 - 11:43 AM

So, how ya doing this week, Rick? I heard someone heard you on the radio the other night, which is good to know.:-)

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,Sandy Paton (on the other computer)
Date: 31 May 03 - 04:57 PM

BBC told me that you'd had a coming-out party, Rick. Sorry I arrived late, but I've had little time for exploring the 'Cat lately. You know how much Caroline and I care for you, so I needn't go into that. I do want to say that we really miss your once-so-frequent phone calls, and urge you to continue the habit. That 800 number seems to work from Toronto, so make use of it, lad.
    Sandy

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,Nancy King at work
Date: 31 May 03 - 03:48 PM

Hey Rick!

Keep mending, friend. There are many good thoughts and prayers coming to you from your Mudcat pals, me included. We'll be looking for you at the Getaway!

All the best,
Nancy

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Fortunato
Date: 31 May 03 - 02:43 PM

Hello, Rick. I'm very glad to see your post; I've been checking for your posts, hoping to catch you on and send my best wishes.
You managed to make that awful list of invasive and surely downright painful procedures sound humorous. I want to join all the mudcatters and send you all the best of healing wishes. May the next year be better in every way.

Besides, we can't have you wearing out the backside of your shorts for ever; we want you out in that garden, boy, not watching the lovely Heather, fun though it may be.

cheers, my friend,
Chance

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 31 May 03 - 11:34 AM

SEAMUS!!!

Nope, I'm gonna start a thread about it rather than mention it here!

By the way folks, thank you from the bottom of my heart (and vice-versa!)

Rick

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: JedMarum
Date: 31 May 03 - 11:13 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Heather, Rick. I am sure you're correct about the healing powers of humor. Maybe you should just have Seamus visit for a few days ...

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: wysiwyg
Date: 31 May 03 - 09:43 AM

We're here for anything, Rick, multifunctional.


(wet slobbery kissing noises toward you and Boots)

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: MMario
Date: 30 May 03 - 08:37 PM

Might I mention that if you aren't up to the fifteen hour drive - there is a possibility of a chauffeur - and I know a good stopping point halfway.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,Songster Bob & jennifer
Date: 30 May 03 - 07:19 PM

Rick -- we've got you in our thoughts and prayers! We're expecting to see you at the Getaway (with Heather!!!--REQUIRED!!!!)

We think of you often -- either listening to your CDs or to you on Jed's most recent one!

Enjoy the garden, the banjo, and a beautiful summer. Think of all sorts of things for Heather to do, that have never been done before -- and may never be done again -- but it keeps your mind going!

much love -- and many hugs from jennifer & bob

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: kendall
Date: 30 May 03 - 05:01 PM

KATHY!! Now you've done it. I can just imagine what Spaw will do with this thread.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: KathWestra
Date: 30 May 03 - 03:21 PM

Dear Rick,
Oh dear one. I'd heard mutterings that you weren't up to snuff, but had no idea what you'd been going through. Thanks for taking it public so that all of us who love you can remind you of that fact. Know that you're in my thoughts, and that I'm sending much, much love to you and Heather. This is a tough one, but you're tough too.And you have LOTS of friends wishing you well.
XO Kath

p.s. My late Mom, when she began noting how often her contemporaries (then in their 60s) were talking about their various ailments, began referring to those frequent discussions as "organ recitals." It's a term that's always tickled me. If you call your post an "organ recital," it could be a music thread!

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: harvey andrews
Date: 30 May 03 - 01:49 PM

Rick, sometime go and get that "Journey" cd I gave you and play the title track. I'll be singing it just for you my friend. The lyric conclusion is..."Love's the journey" and as you see from all the above you've got love in spades, but Wendy and I are keeping a little back for Heather.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: annamill
Date: 30 May 03 - 11:45 AM

I've been gone awhile Rick. Every now and then I've come in. This one requires my attention.

All our love and good feelings to you, love!

Love, Annamill

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Janie
Date: 30 May 03 - 11:09 AM

Rick & Heather,

Lots of prayers and good thoughts to you both....Knowledge and laughter are two really powerful tools! I promise not to post any of my third grader's jokes, as you want laughter, not groans!

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Stewie
Date: 30 May 03 - 09:31 AM

Hang in there, Rick, and get well.

Best wishes to you and Heather, Stewie.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Bill D
Date: 29 May 03 - 11:22 PM

whatever will be, will be....but with all that medical help and all THESE folks pulling for you, I would not be a bit surprised to see you back to what WAS!...

and here is a tiny bit of what was, and in our hearts, still is...

early morning at the Getaway what a way to start the day! Even had Max paying attention! Jeri wasn't 'quite' awake yet, but Dick Greenhaus and many others were...

that amazing stringed instrument workshop harps, zithers, cellos, guitars, banjos, fiddles...and in the best weather possible.

the guitar lesson .... she may not have it all perfect yet, Rick...get well, buddy, you still have notes to play and stuff to teach.

Best wishes and keep up the laughter...

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: p.j.
Date: 29 May 03 - 11:06 PM

I love you, Rick-- and many kisses to Heather. Glad you're out of the closet, as it were. If you feel up to a little extra Layabout duty, there have been a lot of orders to fill this spring, so we have some overtime to offer you...

pj

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Li'l Aussie Bleeder
Date: 29 May 03 - 11:02 PM

When 'He who must be obeyed' returned from his B/day visit to Canada last August and hinted that the funny bloke who sent me greetings on his video camera, wasn't very well, but not to say anything. I have been busting ever since, trying to keep my gob shut as I have a friend who writes to Mudcat. Now thank God, the CAT IS OUT OF THE BAG!!! and I don't have to be so careful.(My son says "Zip it, Mother"). I have been enjoying your CD enormously since he bought it home and there is a bed for you and Heather on the west coast of Oz if your next Tour makes it this far. MS can fill you in (It'll take that long!!).

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 May 03 - 10:15 PM

Rick,
Thanks for putting it all out in the open. We've been worried out here in cyberspace. One day at a time. And give Heather frequent hugs. You can both use them.
Anything at all, just PM a list.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 29 May 03 - 09:56 PM

Don't forget to eat cornbread if the chemo won't let you eat much else. Also, if you get bored, start more provocative Mudcat threads...or recycle some old classics for the newbies. I remember several that got me through some tough days. Maybe we can all do the same for you if this chemo regime gets tedious.

You know you best, so keep on doing what you're doing.

And I know you won't be offended...but like my dear friend J. said when she started chemo last fall, "Hell, just thinking about me is lame, I want prayers!" Ya got 'em , friend.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: kendall
Date: 29 May 03 - 09:51 PM

Hey, Spaw, what the hell are you bitching about? Garg ignored me completely! HHmmm, maybe thats why the cancer went away?

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Dave Swan
Date: 29 May 03 - 08:48 PM

Running around in your innards squirting balls of flubber. Great. Rick, I love you and I'd do that for a pal and I'm quite sure that Pam would put on the Raquel Welch wetsuit. But all in all aren't you glad that that clodhopper from Ohio isn't in charge of your health care?

Don't think that this will excuse you from the annual partners meeting of LFPS, Layabouts for Hire. You've been the year's top producer and there is the matter of a bonus to be disbursed.

D

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: bbc
Date: 29 May 03 - 08:48 PM

Thanks for letting us all know, Rick. Did you notice that folks care? This is outside my experience, but you know my thoughts & prayers are with you & Heather in this time & my love, always.

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 29 May 03 - 08:35 PM

Huh? Gargoyle? Is he wishing me dead? he may actually get his wish, 'cuz this is serious, but seriously, could he have been kidding? He's got a wicked daytime sense of humour. Either way, all the best greg.

***************************************************************

Got a private nurse coming in tomorrow to re-hydrate me again! Sounds so exotic but it's just a bag of Saline something. I start back with the chemo on Monday after having a few days off.

Cheers

Rick

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Little Hawk
Date: 29 May 03 - 07:05 PM

Spaw...you said "Great Googally Moogally" (except you spelled it wrong). That means you must be reading Liberty Meadows, my new most favourite comic of all time! Awright! Rick, for a lot of really great laughs, get yourself a few copies of the comic "Liberty Meadows". The antics of Ralph (the miniature circus bear) and Leslie (the hypochondriac bullfrog) are enough in themselves to justify the expenditure. And then there's Brandy...Brandy is unforgettable. You can find it on the Net at Libertymeadows.com and peruse it for free too.

- LH

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST
Date: 29 May 03 - 06:58 PM

and dont forget sydney....

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 29 May 03 - 06:57 PM

Rick

Well, you know when you do the gala tour, you'll have to include the UK and specifically Herga....

Best wishes

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 May 03 - 06:12 PM

LMAOWROTF!! What my dawg does!! Oh, Seamus!

Spaw, it weren't me...I saw it and actually thought it was a teeny-tiny bit thoughtful, I mean after all, has goylegarg EVER offered to work up a dirge for you?!! Ah, fuck it, you can share and I'll even offer to clean up the litter all by myself! Anything to keep the two of you around for a LONG TIME. Which brings me to that old Scottish blessing, lang may yer lum reek...which I reckon Heather being a Glasgow gel probably has heard a time or two, but I am thinking of it in a whole new light, what with all you fellers talking about your willies and all. So...to you and Rick, in the tradition of those old double-entendre blues, Lang may your lums reek! if ya get my drift.**bg**

Rickdarlin'...I hope you haven't split a gut getting this lot going in rare form, again! The sanctum has been fired up each and every night for the past almost year and I know those thanksgivings are not for naught, so look ahead and make your plans. You and Heather are in our thoughts and hearts, always and we look forward to getting together with you when we're both doing better!

luvyabunches,

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 29 May 03 - 04:56 PM

Rick, September, eh?
That means I can put you down to play in a foursome with Big Mick, Steve Latimer and myself at the first annual Michigan Irish Festival and Golf Tournament/Cookout/Ceili, September 12, 13 and 14?
'Spaw promised to caddy for you, although I'm not sure I'd want him near my bag and balls, if you catch my drift.
Gargoyle has offered to be the tee.
So hit the range now, move the medical paraphernalia to one side, and groove that swing, sir.

All my best to you and Heather.

Seamus

PS Why do dogs lick their dicks?
Because they can't make a little fist.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: catspaw49
Date: 29 May 03 - 04:25 PM

Awright, wait a minute here........Which one of my fellow well meaning clones deleted Garg's crappola? I saw it earlier but couldn't take the time to respond at the time and now it's gone!!!

GREAT GOOGLY-MOOGLY!!!! Rick really needs those venomous thoughts!!! Don't you see how well they've worked for me? How can Rick and I expect longevity without Greg's vitriol?

Oh well, I guess it's enough to know that he has them........

If you missed them Rick, they were just the usual Gargashit with a touch of doom and gloom thrown in. Probaably good for at least an extra year at the very least!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: catspaw49
Date: 29 May 03 - 04:06 PM

Fuck you Gargoyle!!!! You're such a shit....but I never would have believed you'd also be such a traitorous shit as well!!!

Damn it Greg, for the past FOUR YEARS you have been wishing me happiness in my imminent demise. And now, after all this time you toss me aside like an old shoe in favor of Rick! I can't believe it!!! All those postings in which you sent your most fervent hopes for me to soon be planted and now you go for Rick instead!!

I ask you, outside of great talent, what's he got that I ain't got? Do you give up so easily or what? With this traitorous act you are shedding any semblance of credibility you have established. If you crap out so readily looking for greener pastures than I suggest you go piss up a slack rope!!!! I suppose I can get used to your new policy of sharing but it won't be easy!!!

On the other hand, I can't help but notice that after your best efforts I am still alive after four years and this bodes well for Rick! I figure he has at least a minimum of four years and now with your new "Sharing the Death Wish" policy, probably a lot longer since you will be even less effective. I mean seriously Garg, you've become almost a talisman or a healing elixir of bad wishes.

Okay Rick, I'll share.....No telling how long we can each extend things as long as Greg keeps up his negative thoughts!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: hesperis
Date: 29 May 03 - 03:49 PM

Take care.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Art Thieme
Date: 29 May 03 - 02:56 PM

Then there was the urologist who sang the blues.

Urethra Franklin.

I told that to mine before my TURP and she dropped her roto-rooter.

Again, be well !

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Mooh
Date: 29 May 03 - 02:44 PM

Our thoughts and prayers Rick, to you and yours!

Haven't been around here as much as I used to be so somehow I missed this news, to my regret. Anyway, hang in there mate!

Peace, Mike.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: harpgirl
Date: 29 May 03 - 02:34 PM

Oh, Rick!

You'll survive this round of chemo and it will make the stuff disappear! I know it!

I'm sorry you had to cancel your gigs but glad you get to sit in the garden and watch Heather's butt in her gardening shorts!

My love and support to you both...harpy Call me if you need free therapy! harpster

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Morticia
Date: 29 May 03 - 02:21 PM

Jeez, only just read this. I dunno, I turn my back on you for two minutes and look what happens? I see Liz told you to keep your end up but I suspect you've been far too much of that already so I will simply say, much love and positive, healing thoughts winging your way,along with special big hugs for you and Heather.

P.S....if you must shag sheep,Gareth and Eric usually know where the pretty ones are.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Bobert
Date: 29 May 03 - 01:58 PM

Keep the Faith, brother.

You are in our prayers.

Bobert and P-Vine

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: maire-aine
Date: 29 May 03 - 01:22 PM

Dear Rick,

You and Heather will both be in my prayers. I was thrilled to get a chance to meet you when you were in Windsor a few months ago. And I expect you to come back here again. You are one of the remarkable people who make the world a better place. We want to keep you, healthy and happy, for a very long time.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Carly
Date: 29 May 03 - 12:25 PM

Thank you for letting us know what's happening, Rick.
I agree with Kendall, and I'm living proof; the energy of support from the music community helped me survive.There are many more people out there than you know who wish you well.You will both be in our thoughts and in our hearts.Enjoy the garden, and we'll see you at the Getaway.