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Subject: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: katlaughing Date: 19 Jun 01 - 01:32 PM Spaw thinks I'm not going to post this until after his surgery, but now that I know he's gone to hospital, I can do it before, 'cause he won't have computer access to find out otherwise!**BG** I didn't start it before for two reasons, one) he was tired of talking about it and asked me not to, and two) I've been working on a surprise...read on, you'll see. As many of you probably already know our Spaw is having heart surgery tomorrow morning, that is Wednesday, the 20th. If you'd like to read more about the cutting edge technology which will be used, please see THIS THREAD. He is scheduled to be rolled into the operating room about 715a with actual surgery starting about 730a. With everything going okay, he expects to be in Intensive Care around noon. I will post here as soon as I hear anything from Connie or Karen. Please hold him in your thoughts, prayers, songs, dances, whathaveyou. The surprise I've been working on is to raise some funds to help Karen and him out with expenses once he comes home, i.e. meds, housecleaning, dogwalking, groceries, whatever they might need. I've contacted a few of you already and am really proud and pleased to say there is over $700 pledged and on its way. Karen and he know nothing about this. If you'd like an addy to send cards and or a donation, of any amount, please PM me, as I do not want to give out Spaw's best friend, Connie's addy in public. She will be coordinating getting any donations, etc. and whatever they need to get with them. He sounded really excellent when I talked with him last night. He is ready to get this done and move on. Here's a message from him: Hi Gang! Saw Yogi Berra the other night and his latest book title, a classic "Yogiism" seemed to hit the nail on the head: "When You Come To A Fork In The Road....Take It." I leave for the hospital tomorrow morning and the operation is scheduled for early morning on Wednesday. Karen and the kids are staying at Connie and Wayne's and we have the trailer set up there and Karen can get some sleep without making the long drive back and forth. The boys have some exciting things to do this week so they're in hog heaven and thankfully Connie and Wayne are real family of the best kind.........chosen and not genetic! I have lots of good 'Catter CD's going along and I am hoping that perhaps within a week, I might be home. They sometimes keep patients of the da Vinci machine a little longer to assure that you don't overdo because you don't have all of the post op trauma that would normally slow you down and the "innards" still need a chance to heal up. I am lucky to be here since Ohio State is one of the only places to have the da Vinci and Michler (Head of Cardiothoracic) has more time on it than anyone. I am a bit anxious but I'm very confident in all of this going right. The aneurysm makes it a high risk surgery and is certainly a "Wild Card"......but I've had the feeling since the gitgo that this is going to go well and I'm looking forward to feeling better and having a heart that's fully functional for the first time in many years. I suppose I'll get run down by a Peterbilt as I leave the hospital and the whole thing will be academic!!! Karen and I are making plans for camping and such in July and with a few bucks saved perhaps we can make the Getaway in October....that's the plan now at any rate. We really didn't have to think very hard about this surgery because the other option was a significantly reduced lifespan.....very reduced. When it's fixed, I can expect a reasonably normal lifespan and a much better quality of life overall. If by some chance it goes badly, well, "so long, it's been good to know you.".........But that's not what's going to happen and if I believed it were, I wouldn't make a joke about it. Our love to you all and our many thanks for all of your concern and good thoughts. Kat will keep you all posted and I'll be back within a week or ten days after a good valve job. Pat & Karen
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Clinton Hammond Date: 19 Jun 01 - 01:36 PM Spaw has a heart??? Who'da thunk it! We're rootin' fer ya Spawzer! Give 'em hell! ;-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: katlaughing Date: 19 Jun 01 - 01:39 PM I forgot to say, my 50% of all the books for sale in auction right now, will be going to the Spawfund, so check it out!**BG** |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: MMario Date: 19 Jun 01 - 01:43 PM good idea Kat.
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Date: 19 Jun 01 - 01:44 PM Hey Spaw "old chap" get the fock out of hospital soon, they are made for sick people not you! You are in our thoughts and prayers always my friend. Yours, Aye. Dave PS. God don't want you yet, and the devils scared you would replace him, so no worries mate. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Mary in Kentucky Date: 19 Jun 01 - 01:45 PM Thanks kat, I'll PM you for that addy. Spaw, -- oh HELL -- what can we say! All the best to ya! (You've even got me cussing on the Internet.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Peter T. Date: 19 Jun 01 - 01:50 PM Take care, CP, really. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. yours, Peter T. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: jeffp Date: 19 Jun 01 - 01:51 PM I have every confidence that Spaw will be bouncing back soonest. God knows Spaw is doing His work here and the Devil is afraid of what those farts can do around fire and brimstone. Hang in there, buddy and see ya real soon! jeffp |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: GUEST Date: 19 Jun 01 - 01:56 PM The only thing that Catspaw ever said to me was hateful and venemous when I started a thread aimed at convincing people not to smoke. Still, I'll pray for his quick and complete recovery and that he'll have the wisdom to quit smoking. Smoking is biggest **preventable** cause of heart disease. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: wysiwyg Date: 19 Jun 01 - 01:58 PM Kat, good job. Now remember-- you were going to rest today so you could be effective in your own support tomorrow. Treat yourself as well as... you'd treat Pat. *G* Prayer Chain and Mudcat Address Book notified. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: JenEllen Date: 19 Jun 01 - 02:04 PM Ach! Only a day and I miss you madly! You have to hurry up and get better (notice she didn't say 'well') 'cause it's just no fun runnin' nekkid without you. ~yerJE |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: mooman Date: 19 Jun 01 - 02:08 PM Please pass on to 'Spaw and his family my thoughts and best wishes. Although I've never met him he feels like a "soulmate" after my couple of years in this place and I'm rooting for him over here. Hopefully the DaVinci device will give him an altogether better quality of life once he's back on his feet. "Keep yer pecker up guv" as we say in Sarf London! mooman |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: SINSULL Date: 19 Jun 01 - 02:10 PM Candles ready for the lighting. Be well, my friend. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Justa Picker Date: 19 Jun 01 - 02:17 PM Ditto. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: bill\sables Date: 19 Jun 01 - 02:17 PM All the best Pat. I'm looking forward to meeting you again at the Getaway. We have much more to talk about to put this world right. Cheers Bill |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Kim C Date: 19 Jun 01 - 02:18 PM Many good thoughts coming your way! Luvyaman. KFC |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Sorcha Date: 19 Jun 01 - 02:19 PM Oyez Oyez Oyez!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: GUEST,SharonA Date: 19 Jun 01 - 02:31 PM To anonymous GUEST: Despite the fact that I am also a rabid non-smoker, I don't think this is the time or place for anything but good thoughts and hopes for catspaw's swift recovery. Venom comes in all flavors; let's us GUESTS not be the ones to leave a bad taste in someone else's mouth, okay? Thanks. To kat: Sorry that membership is not an option for me at present, so I guess my contribution must be to keep those good thoughts thinkin' and best hopes hopin'. All my best wishes to catspaw for long life and happiness. SharonA |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: mousethief Date: 19 Jun 01 - 02:34 PM Spaw is one of those people who make you think that the creation of the human race was maybe not such a bad move after all. Prayers and candles and good thoughts and songs for you, Mr. P., on account of the great love you bring to this world. May all that is good guide your surgeons and their tools, and may all that is not good get permanently lost on its way to you. Love you, man. Alex |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: GUEST,Melani Date: 19 Jun 01 - 02:34 PM Go for it, Spaw! See you in ten days! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Mountain Dog Date: 19 Jun 01 - 02:50 PM First off, there's no BS about this thread, regardless of how it's labeled. 'Spaw - with a heart as big as yours, there's no doubt about your ability to pull through. Thoughts, prayers and all the best will be coming your way from here. It's also a fact that the "worst" patients (i.e., combative, difficult, and just plain ornery) make the swiftest and best recovery...need I say more? ("NURSE! Another 1-liter drip of piss-and-vinegar, stat! We can't have him running low!) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Liam's Brother Date: 19 Jun 01 - 02:55 PM We'll, my thoughts and concerns are certainly with the man!
All the best,
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: RichM Date: 19 Jun 01 - 03:02 PM Naw, I don't believe there's anything wrong with his heart. It must be something else they're gonna fix! I've seen it in action here on Mudcat for the last couple of years...it's gotta be the biggest and best heart out there! Good Luck, and prayers Rich McCarthy
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: GUEST,K Date: 19 Jun 01 - 03:13 PM |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Lonesome EJ Date: 19 Jun 01 - 03:14 PM Well, Pat, since you're not going to see this until the surgery is over and you're on your way to recovery, I'll just say "leave the damn nurses ALONE!!!" |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: GUEST,Kernow John Date: 19 Jun 01 - 03:18 PM Someone posted a prayer on Mudcat once and the essence of it was: Dear God Please look after this one for us. He can be ornery, cussed, downright vulgar and many other things. So you wouldn't want him yet and besides we aint finished with him. So like I said, take care of him for us. Amen KJ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: kendall Date: 19 Jun 01 - 03:24 PM Well! I must say, you picked a hell of a way to avoid that "Insult off" we were headed for. But, I'll be waiting. The very best to you mate. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Quincy Date: 19 Jun 01 - 03:43 PM Prayers, love. good wishes and more besides to Spaw and family! best wishes, Yvonne |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: GUEST,Pete Peterson Date: 19 Jun 01 - 03:45 PM From Pete peterson to Pat Patterson. . . people with alliterative nicknames are too tough to kill. Trusting and praying that all will go well. . you BETTER be OK, hear? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Amergin Date: 19 Jun 01 - 03:51 PM Think he'd like a copy of Ricky Martin's greatest hits as a get well present? Well, you had best get better soon, Spaw! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: bbc Date: 19 Jun 01 - 03:58 PM Thanks for the reminder, kat. We'll be praying in NY. I'll see if I still have Connie's address or I'll PM you. love, Barbara |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Pinetop Slim Date: 19 Jun 01 - 04:02 PM Aneurysm -- it's kind of a blister, ain't it? And you get a blister from working too hard, right? It's no wonder Spaw's got one on his heart. Thanks, Kat, for keeping us posted on the big guy and offering us an outlet to help. I'll be looking forward to him coming back soon with his virtual bear hug welcomes for newcomers and his knack for letting out the air when we get too full of ourselves. My thoughts will be with him tomorrow. -- Pinetop Slim (Mark Flanagan) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Pseudolus Date: 19 Jun 01 - 04:18 PM Never met Spaw, never talked to him in person, didn't know what he looked like until I went and saw his picture in Mudcat resources.....so why should I care if someone I never met is going to have major surgery tomorrow? How much can you care for someone you only know through the internet? .......A lot........just the beauty of Mudcat I guess...there's no other explanation. Hang in there my friend, Frank |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Micca Date: 19 Jun 01 - 04:42 PM Spaw, for once, there are no words, even vaguely adequate...Love... In abundance... caring... more than you can handle... Friend, brother, cousin...we are here and we are waiting to wwelcome, and to sing you home,, and we are greatly cheered by how much we know you would be embarrassed by all this!!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Rick Fielding Date: 19 Jun 01 - 04:58 PM 'Got our fingers crossed, and our thoughts firmly on ya guy. Heather and Rick |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 19 Jun 01 - 05:26 PM With good wishes like these, how can you help but get well? You know I'm holding you in Light and love - and the Old Songs crowd will be singing and playing you well! Karen, hang in there- you know where to find your support system. And as always, blessings showering upon Connie and Wayne. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Deckman Date: 19 Jun 01 - 05:28 PM GOOD GRIEF SPAW ... Some people will do ANYTHING for attention! I have a good feeling about this, I'm SURE I'll be talking with you soon. (Kat, I'll be in touch with you privately in the next couple of days ... it's a good thing you are doing) CHEERS Bob(deckman)Nelson |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: CarolC Date: 19 Jun 01 - 05:33 PM Good luck with the procedure, and best wishes for a quick and easy recovery. Carol |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: IvanB Date: 19 Jun 01 - 05:44 PM Spaw, wishing you nothing but the best and good thoughts for a speedy recovery. Looking forward to meeting you at Fall Getaway! For just this once, let your concerns be for only yourself and your family. Even though you may not think so, the rest of us will manage to muddle along for a few days without you. ;-)
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Steve Latimer Date: 19 Jun 01 - 05:58 PM 'Spaw, Here's to a speedy recovery pal. Steve |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Bill D Date: 19 Jun 01 - 06:10 PM ......get well, SOON 'spaw, and I'll send you this CD of a farting contest I've been saving for you....(really! would I lie to you?) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Max Date: 19 Jun 01 - 06:11 PM Thinking about you Spaw. Good thoughts for you and all those around you. You are truely all super people. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: InOBU Date: 19 Jun 01 - 06:11 PM Well, Spaw old pal, may you be rolling in beans in a short while! We want you on your feet soon, so we can abuse ya, praying for you, well, it just isn't funny enough! But, well, we are and choked up about it as well. So Don't play any tricks on the Doctor, like drawing "this arm not the other" on yer arm, these days Doctors haven't much sence of humor... See you on the posts soon, I can't even bring myself to add a plug for the band... All the best, The old plugomatic,(thanks for the handle) Larry |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Tedham Porterhouse Date: 19 Jun 01 - 06:17 PM Spaw, Not much to add to what everyone else has said, so I'll sing along on the chorus. All the best! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Dave Swan Date: 19 Jun 01 - 06:19 PM Spaw, Since you'll read this post-operatively, I guess it's a little late to tell you about it, but I did some research out here on the left coast and found a newer surgical robot available at a reduced rate. It's called the GOLDBERG, made from recycled Volkswagen wiring and old hookah parts, it's demonstrated its efficacy in retreiveing lost roach clips from storm drains, a nylon stocking from the gullet of Beans the performing dog, and has sucessfully fished the wiring of a '62 Morgan. The inventor/operator Josh "Free Wind" Lotbotky completed his certificate in alternate reality communications and applied degaussing at the Berkeley Center for the Enchange of Information and Microbes. Although not currently accepting any of the nationally recognized health plans, Free Wind's services are available for "anything really righteous and knee-walking, man, or a Harley...yeah,...that'd be cool..." Sorry I couldn't have gotten this to you sooner. We hope this finds you on a speedy and smooth road to recovery. Love, Dave & Pam |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Barry Finn Date: 19 Jun 01 - 06:28 PM From one recent ICU grad to a soon to be new ICU grad. My best wishes buddy & I'm praying that they feed you well. They all take care of you but feed you decently? We'll/I'll be waiting for the after post just to check to see if you're not raising to much hell. LOL Barry |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: gnu Date: 19 Jun 01 - 06:28 PM Spaw.... I know I thanked you for your recent kind words to me in private, but now, I thank you publically. You have enriched my life and the lives many others. Despite your penchant for bathroom humour, you are a gem of a human. Thank you. Get well soon. anxiousgnu
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: GUEST,Drumshanty@Home Date: 19 Jun 01 - 06:34 PM Spaw I can only echo what everyone else has said. Keeping you in my thoughts... Tracy |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Date: 19 Jun 01 - 06:38 PM Good Luck with the op mate & get well soon john |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 19 Jun 01 - 06:40 PM I've just checked which saints are supposed to be on duty that day, and here's the list:
Bain of Thérouanne;
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: SINSULL Date: 19 Jun 01 - 06:54 PM St. Vitalis???? They kicked St. Patrick out but left in St. Vitalis? If it is all the same to you, I will pray to the glorious sense of order in the universe to watch over our Spaw. And let St. Vitalis battle it out with BrylCreem and Dippity-Do. All the worrying in the world won't change a thing. All the worrying in the world won't change a thing. All the... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: mousethief Date: 19 Jun 01 - 07:04 PM St. Patrick's day is March 17, Sins. Not June 20. On the other side of the Carpathian mountains, the saints of the day for June 20 are: METHODIOS, BISHOP OF PATARA. Methodios sought to correct and invite the great and the ordinary to Christianity. He took issue with the early temporal writings of Plato, giving a reply in which he stressed the spiritual and moral aspects of man. He also embattled heretical ideas of the theologian, Origen, who believed the body of Jesus underwent transformation within the tomb. He would chastise the idol and sun worshippers. He would mingle with the skeptics and agnostics, attempting to encourage them to leave their false beliefs and accept the teachings of Christ. He was tortured and martyred for his faith by the pagans in the early fourth century. KALLISTOS, PATRIARCH OF CONSTANTINOPLE. Kallistos lived much of his ascetic life on Mt. Athos in sketes near Philotheou Monastery. He recorded the lives of St. Gregory the Sinaite, St. Theodosios of Trnovo, and wrote many homilies. He returned to Athos after only four years as patriarch and later was again called to serve in Constantinople. His death was foretold to him by another saint, Maximos of Kapsokalyvia. He said that he would never return from a trip to help council Queen Helena of Serbia, which came to pass. Hmmm. Well, that's the way the calenar crumbles. Alex |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 19 Jun 01 - 07:05 PM St Pat's on duty March 17th of course - they've got a rota. Though I imagine St Pat might be putting in a bit of overtime in the circumstances. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Morticia Date: 19 Jun 01 - 07:09 PM My dearest friend, look at how much love and support you have here and know you are loved, trusted and truly admired for your warmth, your humour and your down-to-earth common sense and know that we can't possibly do without you, it simply isn't an option. much love Terri |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: wysiwyg Date: 19 Jun 01 - 07:16 PM My money's on St. Genulf, since it sounds faintly dirty and magical. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Dharmabum Date: 19 Jun 01 - 07:21 PM Get well & get back soon,the place ain't the same without ya. DB. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Murray MacLeod Date: 19 Jun 01 - 07:23 PM What can I add to everything that everyone else has said? I felt in my bones that Barry would be OK and I feel the same about you. Also, as I said before, only the good die young :-) I will be thinking of you on the 20th. Murray |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Stewie Date: 19 Jun 01 - 07:27 PM All the best, Spaw. Have a speedy recovery. --Stewie. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Allan C. Date: 19 Jun 01 - 07:29 PM Pat, Aw hell, you know what I'm wanting to say...
Allan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: TishA Date: 19 Jun 01 - 07:30 PM Spaw, you've been helpful to me and FRIENDLY. Now don't tell any of my redneck friends I said so but I noticed all this and I kinda' liked it. I'm gonna' miss you while you're away. So hurry back. Chip A. at Tish's computer. And Tish too only she's not here to say so right now. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Mark Clark Date: 19 Jun 01 - 07:35 PM Spaw, It sounds as though you're in the best possible medical hands, I pray that everything goes perfectly and we'll soon see you posting back here. - Mark |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Giac Date: 19 Jun 01 - 07:38 PM Best thoughts and wishes, 'spaw. Love to you, Karen and the boys. Mary |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: GUEST,skarpi iceland from home. Date: 19 Jun 01 - 08:18 PM Halló all, I just the thread I hope you get well very soon Catspaw, I will send my thought´s to you over the sea , It´s a long way but I you will get it. Last time you helped me hmmm last Friday I think I wrote " after a storm come´s sunshine even In our lives " I feel bad. In Icelandic we say " Láttu þér batna fljótt " Kat I think you can transl, for Catspaw will you. Anyway I had a good time up In the capin but the wheather was not good. All the best skarpi Iceland. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Noreen Date: 19 Jun 01 - 08:48 PM Gentle cuddles for you, Pat... when you're ready for them... :0) ♥ Noreen |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: katlaughing Date: 19 Jun 01 - 08:54 PM He is in a private room with a couch, so Karen is able to stay with him until time for her night shift in the lab, then she'll take off early to be with him before the surgery. He is comfy for now. Thanks to you all. You are all wonderful. More as I hear it. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Amos Date: 19 Jun 01 - 09:04 PM HEY! SPAW!!! WAKE UP!!! Someone's been dicking around with your ticker!!! Or is it docking around with your tocker? Or decking around... awww, never mind. Pat, I have never known so great a friend, from so far a distance, sing so true a note in so gruff a tone, or play so many people so clearly and smoothly, and with such fat fingers, too!!! You are deeply loved, whether anyone admits or not, so shut up and get used to it. Love, A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: GUEST,Dancing Mom Date: 19 Jun 01 - 09:07 PM I take care of Cardiac Surgery patients. The most rewarding thing about my job is seeing people get their problems fixed, walk out of the hospital, and get on with their lives. The DaVinci sounds amazing,and it sounds like he's in excellent hands.Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Spaw. Sending loving thoughts to you and your loved ones. Sharon |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Jon Freeman Date: 19 Jun 01 - 09:49 PM In my thoughts and best wishes, Jon |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Amergin Date: 19 Jun 01 - 09:58 PM not so sure about those other saints, but Saint Nathan of Idaho has you in his thoughts.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Jeri Date: 19 Jun 01 - 10:11 PM Spaw, my best wishes. You're a big reason why I'm at Mudcat at all. If it weren't for your humor, some of us would take ourselves far too seriously, Some still do, but that's not for your lack of trying. Hope everything goes as smooth as snot, and they don't try to feed you any lime jello afterwards. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Night Owl Date: 19 Jun 01 - 10:12 PM Pat....you're an incredible gift to us here. Sending hugs and holding you and your loved ones close. I also wanna send a hug to each of your amazing friends in this community who have joined in this circle surrounding you with positive energy. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Night Owl Date: 19 Jun 01 - 10:21 PM Jeri..you surely DO have a way with words!!! lol |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Áine Date: 19 Jun 01 - 11:06 PM Hey you saggy-assed tortoise! Don't let the turkeys get ya down - pluck 'em and fry 'em up Cajun style ;-) There's a candle that's been burning for you here at Moon on the Hill, and our prayers are with you and Karen. We love you, you ole buggah, so you'd best be gettin' better toot-sweet! This place just ain't the same without you around causin' trouble ;-) And Karen, don't let the ole fart get to you -- you know how men are -- if he gets on your nerves too bad, hit him with the bedpan and short-sheet him when the nurses ain't looking! Hugs and snogs from deepest, hottest Texas, Áine |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: wdyat12 Date: 20 Jun 01 - 12:28 AM Rest now Spaw. I know you will be dreaming up new Mudcat Threads while you recover. You were brave and faced all your insecurities before the surgury with outward humor. I hope you had a surgeon with a sense of humor too and I hope you have a speedy recovery. wdyat12 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: ddw Date: 20 Jun 01 - 12:36 AM Hey, 'Spaw — here we've been talking about getting together in July and I didn't realize how serious this thing was you were going in for. Wishing you all the best, friend, and there's no doubt in my mind you'll get it — we always get back what we give out. cheers, david
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Amos Date: 20 Jun 01 - 12:37 AM Hi Karen.... How's it going? A. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: GUEST,Don Meixner Date: 20 Jun 01 - 01:01 AM Do well Pat, I will keep you and yours in my thoughts. Don Meixner |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: wysiwyg Date: 20 Jun 01 - 01:19 AM Ah, Spaw, IT COULD BE WORSE! Tell the nurses you have these conditions and need help right away. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: alison Date: 20 Jun 01 - 01:33 AM prayers, hugs, and good thoughts to all of you from Australia....... love you alison |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Lyrical Lady Date: 20 Jun 01 - 01:42 AM Great gusting gales of Gulf Island good wishes heading your way ... LL |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Peter Kasin Date: 20 Jun 01 - 01:47 AM Dear Spaw - I send you blessings from St. Gaseous, St. Windersphere, and St. Boomer. Seriously, even though we haven't yet met, you're a kindred soul and a buddy, and I send you all my best wishes, and prayers for a full recovery. -chanteyranger |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Escamillo Date: 20 Jun 01 - 02:53 AM Already sent a personal message to you, Spaw. My very best wishes join those of so many friends you have. Un abrazo - Andrés |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Wolfgang Date: 20 Jun 01 - 03:29 AM best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery Wolfgang |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Patrish(inactive) Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:08 AM So much has already been said, I echo all the good thoughts and love that has been sent to you. And I add my own special positive thoughts and love. love Patrish xxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Sourdough Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:19 AM When I started hanging out at Mudcat, it took me a while to develop a taste for Catspaw's paerticular tastelessness and even longer to admit that in the middle of the crudeness there was cleverness. Then, suddenly, I discovered that I was looking forward to his postings. Arrrrrgh! Catspaw, now that you have been cured, what do *I* do? I am going to have to wait for a while until you can answer. Hurry and get well!!! Sourdough
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Lyndi-loo Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:26 AM Best of luck ol Spaw. Heaven (or hell) ain't ready for you yet. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: dr soul Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:54 AM hmmmmmm the best of thoughts, brother and sister. If it's time we'll be jamming on the other side. But hurry back if ain't! love, |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Lin in Kansas Date: 20 Jun 01 - 04:56 AM Pat, your humor was what started me hanging out at the 'Cat...trying to figure out what the hell you were talking about (Neal Young Center, indeed). Holding you and your family in our thoughts. Get better, hear? Karen, strength to you as well. Take care of yourself, too. Lin and John |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Sam Pirt Date: 20 Jun 01 - 06:25 AM Catspaw I hope the surgery all goes well, my thoughts are with you in England. Hope it all goes well. Cheers, Sam |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: InOBU Date: 20 Jun 01 - 06:48 AM I just remembered the speach that Edi Amin gave to the doctors in the documentery... "The most important thing, to be good doctors, is to wash your hands!" This is very good advice, and remember to tell your doctors this. In order to get on your doctors best side, I would say something like, "Oh! One more thing, Edi Amin, a hero of mine, and one hell of a good cook, always said Doctors should wash their hands. So before you go mucking about in my inards, remember what President Amin said, and do wash very very well, and please if you must smoke during the operation, don't flick the ashes into me, that may not be very higenic." Lighting a candle to St. Boomer, as mentioned above, Larry and Genie |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Fibula Mattock Date: 20 Jun 01 - 06:55 AM Spaw, the best of luck and good thoughts to you. I hope the recovery is speedy and painless so you can get right back here where we need you. Make friends with the catheter - you have a lot in common - you both like taking the piss. Fond regards to you and the rest of the Spaw family, Fib. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Les from Hull Date: 20 Jun 01 - 07:04 AM All the best, and hurry back here soon please. Les |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Diva Date: 20 Jun 01 - 07:20 AM Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hope you've picked a good movie to watch when you're feeling better......something cheery.....Schindlers List again?...or perhaps The Last Picture Show. I could always sing you a nice "cheery" Border Ballad...hehehehe |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: SINSULL Date: 20 Jun 01 - 09:13 AM I hate waiting! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: wysiwyg Date: 20 Jun 01 - 09:20 AM When Kat posts a post-surgical thread I bet the simul-hits will lock up the Cat. Hope she e-mails as well! Maybe she should also post it in the Help forum! *G* ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: A Wandering Minstrel Date: 20 Jun 01 - 09:27 AM Spaw, Take it easy and get better soon Like many others we have never met but we clearly share a sense of humour and I count you as a friend AWM |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: black walnut Date: 20 Jun 01 - 09:29 AM All be well.... ~b.w. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: UB Ed Date: 20 Jun 01 - 09:44 AM How fitting for Spaw to go from the Neil Young Center to the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery at OSU. The DaVinci looks amazing, and after reading the piece, I feel the old fart will be back here in no time. As Spaw is keenly aware, any minimization of the surgery is helpful. All the best! Kat, any word? Ed |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: LR Mole Date: 20 Jun 01 - 10:03 AM Sunshine, calm seas and fair winds from New England.Heal quickly and stay tough. LRM |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Bardford Date: 20 Jun 01 - 10:11 AM Be well, Catspaw. Bardford |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: GUEST,SharonA Date: 20 Jun 01 - 10:13 AM Dontcha hate sitting around in the waiting room... the industrial-strength furniture retains your butt-print for the next fifteen minutes every time you get up to pace the floor... all the magazines are way out of date... everybody's doctor comes in the room except the one you want to hear from... Anybody have any news at all?? How the heck is it going??? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: katlaughing Date: 20 Jun 01 - 10:20 AM No news, yet, phoaks. It's only about 1020a where he is, so they're probably smack dab in the middle of things. He thought, if all went well, they'd probably have him in recovery/ICU around noon his time. I will start a new thread to announce any news, as tihs one is getting long in the tooth. Thanks, everyone, you are all just incredible people. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: KingBrilliant Date: 20 Jun 01 - 10:30 AM Best of luck & get well soon. Kris |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: marty D Date: 20 Jun 01 - 10:43 AM Hey Catspaw, you're one of the best. More than once you've left me speechless and laughing maniacally. Get well guy. marty |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Naemanson Date: 20 Jun 01 - 11:12 AM Here I sit in Washington anxiously watching for news. You're going for the gold Spaw! I know things will turn out for the better so someone (Kat) keep us posted. Thinking of you Spaw, KarenSpaw, and Spawkids. Good luck and blessing on you. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 20 Jun 01 - 11:22 AM Just called in to check how things are going. Noon in Ohio you say The Hidden Paw* should be in recovery room, kat? That's 5pm in England.
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: mousethief Date: 20 Jun 01 - 11:26 AM Naem, I think the technical term for spaw kids is "Spawlings". Alex |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 20 Jun 01 - 11:27 AM Last part of that got missed off: |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Wolfgang Date: 20 Jun 01 - 11:33 AM 'Spawlings'? But surely only those he has spawed himself. Wolfgang |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: InOBU Date: 20 Jun 01 - 11:50 AM Well, it is 12 in New York, who knows what time it is in Ohio? One or two hours earlier? We should come up with an appropriate folk song to all play on the CD players around the world... while spaw is under the spell of the wonder drugs, so in his bardo state, he can hear a lovely hum... Something that all mudcatters would have on the shelf, Icelandic folk songs? Sweating it out with all the rest... Larry |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: katlaughing Date: 20 Jun 01 - 11:50 AM And, here I thought they were SpawSpawned! LOL, nothing yet, except an update from Connie. She says it will be another hour or two and will email as soon as she knows anything. Karen was able to spend the night with him, which is really good, for both of them. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: annamill Date: 20 Jun 01 - 11:53 AM So... how is he? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: Mountain Dog Date: 20 Jun 01 - 12:55 PM According to Webster's Unabridged, the term for Spaw's offspring should probably be "Spawls", defined as "fragments of stone". Certainly they would qualify, being chips off the old block, eh? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: mousethief Date: 20 Jun 01 - 12:59 PM TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Spaw's condition is addressed in this thread HERE. Alex |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: TishA Date: 21 Jun 01 - 01:35 AM O.K. Spaw here's a wish on this thread too. (See post 115 on yer other thread.) I wish you happiness. Well, anyone with this many friends oughta be happy. You are happy right? I mean, I wished it and all. : ) Chip A. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 21 Jun 01 - 02:09 AM Ahhh,... Just when we need little sage....
There is none to be found.
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Subject: RE: BS: Good Thoughts for CATSPAW From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 21 Jun 01 - 02:40 AM If wishes were fishes...
If pigs could fly...
If frogs had wings....
Then CsPaw wouldn't have died.
Neither would you...neither would i. |