BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!

Subject: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 08:03 PM

First off - he's okay, well sort of. He's in hospital at least through Saturday while they get rid of a nasty bug, either a cold or something else. He's tested negative for flu; they will be testing him for the swine virus, but that's standard for anyone coming in with respiratory stuff. Anyway...after a long night in the ER, they admitted him and Karen got to go home for about two hours of sleep.

She sounds good, but a bit tired. She said he's been sleeping all day and feels miserable. She said this is NOT "the one"...that by tomorrow, he will be a lot better and the antibiotics etc. will have taken effect. She said he's basically in for a tune-up.

They would appreciate any spare thoughts, etc. you all may have. I will be calling him, directly, tomorrow for an update.

I'd think we've had our fill..nobody else is allowed to get ill on MUdcat, ya hear?!*bg*

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Amos
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 08:06 PM

Fucking goldbrick broke-dick mammalucca better get his ass back on the 'Cat soon or we'll have to deluge him with soppy sentiment, tell him hw deeply revered and beloved he is, and all that yadda yadda. And that's all been done awreddy.

Jeezis!! Wodda scam. Spw, you turkey, don't make me come over there...


A

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 08:09 PM

While he's in for a tune-up I hope they'll change the oil, clean the upholstery, and by all means fix that cracked glass. Install a fart filter if they have one. Oh, and make sure to send him home healthy again!

Good luck, Pat and Karen. Get your rest and take care of yourselves.

Maggie

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 08:13 PM

I have an absolutely revolting bit of hideobilia here. It neither sings nor dances but it has hairy legs. Don't make me send it to you, Spaw.
Karen, get some rest!
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Peace
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 08:22 PM

Behave in there, Spaw. Get back home soon. REAL soon.

"Fucking goldbrick broke-dick mammalucca better get his ass back on the 'Cat soon"

Good one, Amos. Brought a tear to my eye.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 08:22 PM

Woops, that was my blank post.

Don't take it the wrong way! I really do wish you well : )

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Alice
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 08:31 PM

wow
that was a scary heading to read.
Get home soon!!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: kendall
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 08:48 PM

I never insult a man when he's down, but just wait 'til you get back here. Fore warned is fore armed.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: olddude
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 08:54 PM

Oh my God
I have to call ... I just talked with him last week on the phone and he was feeling fine ....

good grief ... Please get better soon Pat ... You scare the heck out of me sometimes ...

In my prayers my dear friend

Always

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: GUEST,Russ
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 09:00 PM

Best wishes for Spaw.

Russ (Permanent GUEST)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: ranger1
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 09:14 PM

Oh, geez! If you needed some extra attention, you coulda just asked! Anyway, feel better soon, eat more chicken soup, ice cream, jello, whatever and whatever you do, don't accept any strange packages from Sinsull. You never know what's in them.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: wysiwyg
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 09:17 PM

OUT, damned Spawt.

(prayers)

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: olddude
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 09:27 PM

JELLO !!!

stay away from that stuff, it won't help ... and will keep ya in there much longer ...

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Ebbie
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 09:30 PM

"It neither sings nor dances but it has hairy legs" I suspect that describes the man. We must ask Karen.

(Get oudda there, Spaw. I don't like getting teary eyed about you.)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 09:36 PM

Spare thoughts? Shit, I'm lucky to have one thought a day. How about a spare moment of incoherent gibberish?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Little Hawk
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 09:44 PM

Yikes! Well, Chongo has his usual sage advice to pass on, which is: "Give him lotsa hot mulled cider spiked with even more whisky and rub some powdered red pepper all over him, specially the parts below the belt."

I don't know about these chimp cures, though, when it comes to people. Chimps, after all, are tough as hell.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Rapparee
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 09:47 PM

The answer is one word:

BEANO!!!

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight snack of champions*.
















*Yeah, yeah, it's Trigger. Wanna make something of it? Don't make me come to Southern Ohio. Please don't. Oh please...........

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Little Hawk
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 09:50 PM

Beano for sure. Industrial strength Beano. The 17 ounce pill.

Why didn't I think of that?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Art Thieme
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 10:26 PM

Hey, Pat & Karen,

Great timing. Prez O. made good cheap healthcare a reality tonight! (Well, not yet exactly, I guess.)

Be well quick; and then join The New Crusty Nostrils. I can hear ya now!!!!...

Art

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Janie
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 10:40 PM

Git well, and git home, 'Spawser.

And Karen, you take as good care of yourself as you take of 'Spaw. They don't hospitalize folks for the common cold or a 24 hour virus, so I'm hoping and praying the H. admission is simply about being very cautious with a feller who has had a heap of health problems and interventions.

Now that I think about it, when one considers the amount of money that has been invested in keeping the old fart going, he really is an investment Karen wants to protect;^) Probably represents the investment of their life savings, and then some! No wonder we consider him a national treasure.

Light and hugs, and watch the coughs - they can cause wet farts.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 11:41 PM

Spaw, ya jealous bastard! Ya just can't stand to see Kendall and Tom gettin' all the attention, can ya?
No ya can't; so you have to go and get sick to get some sympathy 'n' prayers 'n' stuff.
Well, it ain't gonna work, pal, 'cause nobody here gives a rat's ass.

So just get your sorry ass outta that hospital and back home, and let Kendall and Tom have all the TLC.

Prick!


Seamus

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: olddude
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 11:50 PM

And Pat
I going to come down and kick your ass for scaring me!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Neil D
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 11:51 PM

We agree with Katlaughing, too much with bad news. Get better real quick Spaw, it's not too far to drive, we're in Ohio too. Remember, Neil still has one good leg to kick butt with.

                                  Neil and Christina

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 11:53 PM

When they went to the ER, he hadn't taken his evening meds, yet. He kept telling the personnel that he needed to get some meds taken, esp. important things like lasix. I think it was about 6p when they got there. They finally got seen around 10p, admitted and meds administered, which by that time were really needed!

Janie, Karen told their son, Michael, "this isn't the one," so I think he's okay. I know it is a long time to keep him, but she feels they have a good handle on treating his symptoms even as they figure out what is causing them. It did start out as a cold and I know he's been really concerned about swine virus, sorry I keep forgetting the proper name for it, H1N1 or whatever it is. I'll post as soon as I talk with him...keep in mind, I am an hour earlier than him and two hours earlier than Mudcat, so those of you in the East and beyond may have to wait a little while in the morning.

I'll be sure to pass on the "good" wishes!:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Art Thieme
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 12:07 AM

Seamus,

That is a unique way to sign your name to your post. I don't think I
've ever seen it done just that way---with that word. ;-)

Art

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 01:23 AM

Art, I believe you missed the word beneath the word you're referring to. *G*

Actually I think Prick is the least of Spaw's worries at the moment!

Seamus

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Ebbie
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 02:28 AM

>em>Gotcha, Seamus!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 03:37 AM

Get well soon.

Erica and Bryn

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 03:52 AM

avoid hospitals! Get well soon & get back home.

hugs to you both

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: open mike
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 04:09 AM

get outta there...it is full of sick people!

get home soon

so you can get on with the job of laying about....
it's a hard job, but you are a specialist,
so hurry back@!!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Will Fly
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 04:39 AM

Well, tut tut - this is what you happens when you curse and swear and use profane language and damn everyone to hell and back and allow foul expletives to flow from your mouth and spout the vocabulary of the cesspool and employ the grammar of the gutter and spew the atrocities of the termagent, the harridan, the fishwife and the damned:

You end up in hospital with a lot of sick people.

Get well soon - love and kisses

Will
xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: gnu
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 05:09 AM

Thoughts and prayers.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Tinker
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 05:57 AM

Ya know the hospital demands so much involuntary action, what with the poking and proding and describing of symptoms.... I was thinking it might be in direct condradiction with that Lay-about-at-Large contract ...

But since it might take real work to figure out the direct caluases your in violation of I'll think about it after my morning nap..

Blessings and Light

tink

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: topical tom
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 06:13 AM

Good health to you both! Avoid all "witch doctor" remedies and avoid the hospital as much as possible-you can get sicker there.Best wishes to both of you! Hang in there, we need you!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Mooh
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 07:09 AM

Get well and stay well, now!

Peace, Mooh.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Lox
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 07:17 AM

Take it easy Spaw.

See you on here again soon I hope.

All the best.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: wysiwyg
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 07:40 AM

The abbrv for swine flu is pron HINEY.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Azizi
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 07:54 AM

Here's a uniquely Pittsburgh message to Spaw:

SPEEDY RECOVERY!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Severn
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 09:20 AM

Most of my thoughts are spare, but I'll spare a few for you. Some snappy patter, son......


Don't think of the place as a mere horse-spittle. Think of it as a Health Spaw!


Hiring a chimney sweep yearly would've cleaned out the flu.


Will you have to recover the couch before he recovers on the couch? How soon will he be Standing Pat?


I hope you can find some Pat answers, besides "Blowing In The Wind", of course....


Heal, boy, heal! (Obedience school training)


No stranger to Hospital Threads, myself,
The New Crispy Minstrel

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 09:38 AM

Mary's not the only one with Hideobilia to spare so get your arse out of that hospital and back home where it belongs, sir!

Karen - take care of yourself my love - lots of good thoughts flying from Maine this morning.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 11:06 AM

Sending lots of love...

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 11:06 AM

Here's a tip from a nurse of my acquaintance:

Make sure the staff washes their hands before they touch you. Otherwise they can spread stuff from people who are really sick to you.

It would probably be nice if they cleaned the stuff they stick you with, prod you with, and in general use on you. Especially rectal thermometers, enemas and things like those. You want to be sure that the thermometer they stick in your mouth is the kind that's for sticking in your mouth, too. You might want to check that yourself.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: katlaughing
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 11:07 AM

I hesitate to post this until I can talk to him more, but I think it's best that I do. He sounded awful just now. He had a doc there, so we only spoke for a minute, but when I said you don't sound like you feel good at all, he croaked out a breathless "no." I know he is in one of the best places for good care and Karen believes he will be okay, so I continue with visualisation of him healthy and home. May it be so!

I'll probably call Karen at some point today and see what's up.

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: olddude
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 11:14 AM

Kat
please keep us posted ok, I know the chaos there right now and didn't want to burden him with calls since you are letting us know, please tell him that I am thinking of him and he better get well soon

Dan

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 11:17 AM

Yes, please do.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Ebbie
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 11:21 AM

Thanks, kat.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: katlaughing
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 11:39 AM

No problem, folks. I'll pass on your good words and let you know as soon as I know more.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: wysiwyg
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 12:04 PM

Kat. Breeeeeatthhhhhe......

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Bobert
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 12:07 PM

Well, gol danged... This kinda sucks...

Spare thoughts going out as we speak...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: alanabit
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 12:09 PM

Same sentiments from Köln. You get yerself back here just as soon as you can mate!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Amos
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 12:23 PM

Well, They ain't getting him yet if I have anything to say about it. Which I do. They will just hafta back out and fuck off for a while; this man is ours and is Of the Living for a good bit more. All clear on that? Sheeshe!!!

A

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Bill D
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 12:53 PM

...................just watching and wishing and--- lots of other stuff.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 01:32 PM

Positive energy from Maine...

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 04:11 PM

It's the nurses I feel sorry for.

Get well soon, greaseball.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: gnu
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 04:18 PM

ahhhhhh... errrr... grrrr. If I could send a message to him, it would be "FUCK!" He would know exactly what I mean.

Love ya bud.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Jeri
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 04:31 PM

When I first read kat's, "First off - he's okay, well sort of. ", I thought "WT holy flaming super-sized F on a stick!?! This is something serious. Spaw has never been even CLOSE to 'okay'!"

Big wishes from me. May Spaw get un-sick and back to being the normal-for-him variety of fucked up.

(Lots of good cussing in this thread!)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 04:31 PM

I suspect we all know what you mean, gnu...
LOL
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 04:46 PM

I thought the old cuss wasn't swearin up to par lately.

He needs to have a good detoxi-tonic profanic colonic.


Good thoughts coming at ya

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: gnu
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 04:59 PM

Enamotherfucker I'd say. Blow him up like a balloon and pop the cork. The monkey would need a mask >;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 05:05 PM

I think he needs a good dose of "salts". Clean 'im right out.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: katlaughing
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 05:10 PM

Very funny, ya'll. Just spoke with Karen. He is still "awful" which I know you all will be so glad to hear.:-) However, his fever is still up there, about 102 and they are still giving him meds,fluids, etc. Karen is positive they will get him past whatever virus it is and be able to send him home by Saturday. She is glad he's there and not at home.

She said he will do mind games at home, sucking it up and telling himself he won't be sick; then when he's finally convinced to go in, when they get amongst the docs and nurses, etc. he just kind of lets go and is really sick. I don't think it is a white coat phobia, either.:-)

Yesterday was the 13th anniversary of his heart bypass surgery. Thirteen years!! I am so grateful he has made it this far and am breathing deeply for him. I don't "feel" any panic or anything. I think Karen has a good handle on it. She's going to call me tomorrow morning, after she gets off work, with an update.

We love you, Spawdarlin',

kat & my Rog

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: gnu
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 05:16 PM

Yeah, k... the love thing... a lot.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 06:07 PM

I guess he needs more than the Beano, huh?

When I was younger I had a fever of 104 F. and they gave me enemas.* Think that might help? Or isn't the hospital equipped for such an amount?


















*Didn't work, so I had an IV drip of antibiotics for 8 hours. Witch hazel rubs didn't work either.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: gnu
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 06:12 PM

Which Hazel rubbed you?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: SharonA
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 06:32 PM

Funny that folks here should mention enemas. Ironically, it would be a taste of Spaw's own medicine; he was all set to administer a hot lead enema to me just two weeks ago!

If what goes around comes around, it sure sounds like it's coming around the back... :-)

Spatsclaw, ya bloody flux, get well and get on home. You owe me a subscription!

SharonA

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: GUEST,hg
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 08:55 PM

...and get those shriveled buckeyes fixed while you're in there you shallow running crankbait!
love, harpgirl

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Janie
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 09:02 PM

Thanks for keeping us updated, Kat.



Sounds like he is right where he needs to be.

Hang in there 'Spaw, you got a lotta folks cussing for you!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: gnu
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 09:26 PM

Hell yeah!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Bill D
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 10:20 PM

If this turns out to the Swine Flu, there's gonna be a LOT of weird jokes.....

I think when this is over, 'Spaw, you better invent some wild, exotic, rare malady that you beat....

(and BEAT it, no matter what!)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 10:25 PM

It's probably yaws.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Donuel
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 10:26 PM

Put a few stitches in the pucker muscle, not just for a ol good pain in the ass but to increase the volume.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: KT
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 12:07 AM

Heal swiftly, and well, Spaw, and Karen, take good care of you! Thinking of you both -
KT

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Micca
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 03:11 AM

Hi Spaw and Karen, Your English rellys are sending "Get well soons" and "hope you feel betters" and all the other sorts of best wishes, I hesitate to make a suggestion but here goes "would this be a good time to look at fitting a catalytic converter to help reduce/eliminate the noxious emissions?"

On a very personal level....
" Get OFF YER ASS and Get well ya Fraud, we need you out here", Quality Idling is rare and at a premium now all these amateurs are about due to the recesion!!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 03:20 AM

all I can add is the Great Australian Adjective

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Hrothgar
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 03:35 AM

Lots of pretty little flowers to you, Spaw.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: fat B****rd
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 05:21 AM

Best thoughts and wishes from Charlie in Dunfermline.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 08:19 AM

Spaw, you idiot! If you don't feel well, ESPECIALLY WITH THIS STUPID FLU GOING AROUND, you need to see a doctor. Not just you - everyone. Stop being male and take care of yourself.
SINS, in mothering mode.

Oh, and feel better soon.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: olddude
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 09:39 AM

Spaw
like I did with my CD. I will send you flowers, and charge the shipping to you .. LOL ... see getting sick will cost you even more money so ya gotta stay healthy you old goat. You put all kinds of stress on these good people, now we all have to kick your ass when you get better.

I love you buddie, get better

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Ebbie
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 10:07 AM

I forget who the Mudcatter was who once wrote: "Get well soon. You'll feel better."

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: jeffp
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 10:07 AM

Spaw, you get the hell well! And Karen, don't you dare catch this!

Hang in there, everyone.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 10:41 AM

Breathing is a good thing <><><> even if its hard work . Keep it up . Your old friend in Connecticut , Love Guy

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 11:21 AM

Still thinking about Spaw and hoping for best.

does he like trains?

  
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Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 12:06 PM

Okay, just spoke with Karen. The good news is his white blood cell count has gone down, so the antibiotics must be helping. She reiterates she has seen him a lot worse, but it does not seem good, just yet.

He has been "upgraded" to ICU (Intensive Care Unit) because they couldn't keep his O2 up with just a mask. He is on BiPap for now, which he hates when he is awake, but which is keeping his O2 sat rate at around 97 which is good. They drew blood gases three times last night. I don't know if any of you have had that done, but it hurts like hell. Karen said his PH levels are all messed up. With the BiPap, that should improve. He has a little bit of infiltration in his left lung.It is some sort of virus which he probably picked up from her or the kids and just hasn't been able to to kick like they did or like he did a few years ago.

She figures he will still be in there through Monday, at least, which is when she will have to go back to work. She's been able to take a couple of days off, plus he is in the same hospital where she works, so she can sneak off to see him on a break now and then AND, at least she doesn't have a long drive between work, home, and caregivers for Tris and Michael.

She said cards would be welcome and i just checked the hospital site for an addy. This is pretty neat, the hospital has a thing set up where you can send an e-card direct from Their Site. Not a lot of variety, but it's free and easy for those who may not be able to get out to the post office, etc. To make sure it goes to the right person, fill in the blanks with the following:

Patient's Name: Pat Patterson
Hospital: Mt. Carmel East
Room Number: ICU

Karen was nesting this morning when she got home. Did a bunch of laundry etc. She was glad we talked, said she'd be able to sleep once she'd caught us up on the latest. I asked her frankly if she was being optimistic for everyone else's sake and was really concerned this might go south and she told me no, that she really has seen him worse. She is a scientist and has such a laid-back, calm manner. She told me of course she *thinks* about his possible passing all the time, but this just isn't the time. I believe her instincts are spot on.

Here's the snail mail addy:

Mount Carmel East
6001 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43213

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: MMario
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 12:28 PM

card sent.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw
From: gnu
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 12:40 PM

I ain't sendin him no card... he'll be home long before it gets there.

Errr, ahhh... the card's in the mail.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 12:45 PM

Ecard sent, I think. Actually several. I hit send and get sent back to thehome page. So I kept sending it.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: Rapparee
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 01:14 PM

I done sended one usin this here innernet thing.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: jeffp
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 01:18 PM

Ecard sent. Complete with stupid joke. I hope they deliver it.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw update
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 01:35 PM

ecard sent. that choo choo i made above should've said SPASTIC SPAWTASTIC.

Sigh. This profanic disciple misses him. I don't say much to him, but I do like to read his spectacularly colourful bombastic posts.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: ClaireBear
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 01:45 PM

Card e-sent.

Bishop's visiting our church this weekend -- I believe I'll have her say a prayer or two. My heavenly credit score's kinda down just now, what with my having to ask so many healing favors from the Great Spirit lately.

Just my subtle way of saying, Y'All Quit Gettin' Sick!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: Little Hawk
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 02:21 PM

Thanks for the info, Kat. I'll be sending a card ASAP.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: Rapparee
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 02:42 PM

I agree, CB. I'm sick and tired of all these sick people. You'd think this was a hospital or something.

By the way, I understand from some friends I still have in Ohio that Spaw has been transferred to the NYCFTTS.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 06:04 PM

Thanks so much for the updates Kat, just caught up with this thread. I'm having to set up a candle-sharing scheme here in the Cottage with so many people that I'm sending positive thoughts to, otherwise the place will go up in smoke!!!

I think I've managed to send an ecard, (fabulous idea, thanks for the link), but I did end up back at the start (just like snakes & ladders) so I can't be sure. Sending love & hugs (sorry, no witty stuff) to Spaw & Karen.
Hil x

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: Alice
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 07:41 PM

e-card sent
That's a cool service the hospital set up... I wonder how he gets to see the e-cards.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: Art Thieme
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 09:58 PM

Tell Spaw to push the hospital to re-name the ICU for the speed skater--Picabo Street.

That way they'll call in the PICABO-ICU...

Art (ducking)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw update
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 10:13 PM

e-card sent, wot fun!

I wonder if any Oz hospitals have e-cards.
sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 10:41 PM

That's brilliant, Art! I am sure that will get a big chuckle out of him when he comes to! LMAO!

Folks, thanks for sending the ecards. With the limited choices I figure he oughta get at least 4-5 of each without the new baby ones being sent.:-) It says in the fine print that they print them off and hand-deliver them, so I am sure he will see them. Pretty nifty, huh?

I will let ya'll know as soon as i hear anything new. I am still feeling pretty good about this. His good karma, from all of the giving and love he's spread throughout his days of foster-parenting with Karen and from being the incredible dad he is to their boys and from being a truly, genuine friend, will get him through. Well, that and several thousands of dollars of drugs and medical care.:-)

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: olddude
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 10:49 PM

I guess I will feel a lot better when I know he is home ... The old goat is driving me nuts worrying about him ... Once I see a few good insults posted from him then I and everyone else will breathe easier I think

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 10:58 PM

I know, olddude, but remember worrying doesn't help you or him...in fact I am convinced worry did my mother in; so maybe try to keep an image of him at home, at the computer, firing off an insult or two and keep that healthy image in your mind and blow all that worry out and away!:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: Rapparee
Date: 11 Sep 09 - 11:39 PM

Yeah, don't worry. The last spontaneous words my mother spoke to me (I'd awakened her) were "...and don't come back!" No, sorry, they were "I'm worried, very, very worried." The others were the last words she said to me when I left home. So don't worry about Spaw; just be concerned about worry. Worry about that for a while. Worry worry around like a puppy would worry a chew toy.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw update
From: Janie
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 12:15 AM

I'm too duflous to send any kind of card. But I'm sure that is fine with 'Spaw. He will simply chalk it up to inbreeding.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 12:31 AM

Janie, in his case, I'd say it takes one to know one or somesuch.:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 05:30 AM

I suppose that means we'll have to get the recovery ward of the NYCFTTS ready, look out the heavy duty bedpans and extra large swearbox, put the nurses in grab-proof flak jackets, moan, moan...
Stop doing this to us you old *&%^$.

RtS

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: open mike
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 09:40 AM

remind us, someone who knows...what is the story behind his nick name:
SPAW--does it have something to do with Cat's Paw? inquiring minds want to know....

best of luck and recovery and return home soon, Spaw.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: Rapparee
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 10:15 AM

You can find out more about him than you'd ever want to know in the "Member Personal Info and Photos" section of the drop-down menu. It's frightening.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: Bobert
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 10:36 AM

I don't do email cards 'er even store bought... I just draw one up, stick the sumabich in an envelope and mail it... I draw one up tonight...

Meanwhile, goodest thoughts goin' Ohio-way...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: Rapparee
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 11:02 AM

If you dare to look at the members photos of "Catspaw49" you will note that the gentleman in questions has a jug of what is obviously intoxicating liquor next to him in the first photo. Worse is yet to come, which is probably why he has never posted a member's profile -- he's too ashamed to do so.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: Little Hawk
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 11:15 AM

I looked at those photos once. Put me off my regular diet for almost a year. I had to get counseling.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: gnu
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 11:21 AM

Yeees, LH... some a them photos is pretty hairy.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 11:31 AM

open mike, I got tired of texting his whole name which is Catspaw49, so I shortened it to C'spaw, then it just got shortened to Spaw.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw update
From: ClaireBear
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 12:04 PM

What I want to know is what happened to Catspaws 1 through 48.

Subject: Slightly Better!
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 12:23 PM

Karen just called. He is doing a little bit better in that they did not have to vent him last night, when they thought they would have to..that is GOOD! She thinks he is almost out of the woods. He loves having his back scratched. She knows if he were awake enough he'd be bothering about his back hurting so much from lying in bed so much. He rolled over when she was visiting, so she scratched his back, knowing it would help him feel better. She was laughing when she told me he started making sounds like an ol' hound dog...in fact she said if he could he would've been kicking his legs it felt so good.:-) That's some visual, eh?

Karen says THANK YOU to you all and she loves us and will call when she knows more. She and the boys are going to go up this afternoon for a visit. They are very strict about visiting hours, esp. in ICU.

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: Ebbie
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 12:27 PM

This is the first one that didn't work, ClaireBear.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw & KarenSpaw updated
From: Tinker
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 12:42 PM

Okay that hound scratching leg kickin' image was definately good for a smile....

Sent a card this morning, but I think Spaw went a little overboard in his annual avoidance of Getaway this year. After all this time we probably would've accepted a lesser excuse.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 2009
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 01:00 PM

That's very selfless of you, 'Spaw, throwing yourself in front of hideobilia from Maine to protect Tom (and me). Thanks, too, for helping Tom and I take our minds off of Tom's current affliction.

Now get your healed posterior (and every other part of your anatomy) out of that hospital and home to your ever-lovin' wife!!! You of all people should know about getting caught in the medical clutches!

And stay the fxxk away from JELLO; I don't care what color it is. My ex-husband was in R&D with Atlantic Geletins; I KNOW what's in that crap (and how it eats holes in shoe leather).

Get well! (Yes. That's an order!)

Hugs,
Linn

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 20
From: Amos
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 01:03 PM

I think there were no Catspaws born in 1901 to 1948. Hence, Spaw49.

Which means the aul' fart is actually younger nor me. Gawd, what an unsettling thought!


A

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 2009
From: GUEST,Rapaire
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 01:06 PM

And here I always thunk Cats Paw was a rubber heel for shoes.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 2009
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 01:07 PM

Is he able to lick his balls?




SOmeone had to ask.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 2009
From: gnu
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 01:32 PM

If he was, he wouldn't have had time for going to the hospital.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 2009
From: wysiwyg
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 10:13 PM

I know that no news is good news, but that don't keep me from looking. Again.

Still here,

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 2009
From: Amergin
Date: 12 Sep 09 - 11:09 PM

Wow....after looking at those pictures....didn't realise that Spaw was a fan of the mullet....

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 2009
From: wysiwyg
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 08:37 AM

People. THINK. A phrase often used at Mudcat, never even think twice about it-- "Member Profile." THINK! Do we REALLY want to see a "member" profile... for SPAW? "Member" registration ought to be plenty!!! "Member" name..... O M G!

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 2009
From: Rapparee
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 08:56 AM

You mean, like a dog registration -- with an embedded microchip and maybe a tattooed number in his ear or something?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 2009
From: GUEST,Neil D
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 10:34 AM

Spaw needs to get better! and soon. This place isn't nearly as fun without him. Sending positive thoughts and best wishes.
                                     Neil and Christina

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 2009
From: Little Hawk
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 10:53 AM

Neil! A pompous and pedantic type would quickly point out that the sentence "This place isn't nearly as fun without him" is lacking a VERY necessary word.

The word is "much". You don't say "isn't nearly as fun". That's NOT good English! Tut! Tut! No....you say "isn't nearly as much fun".

And there's your proof that this place isn't nearly as much fun with Spaw off duty.... ;-D

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 03:32 PM

I have not heard from Karen, yet, today. So, I called the hospital to find he is still in intensive care. As soon as I hear from her, I will post.

It's about time to kick this in high gear and turn him around!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 20
From: Amos
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 04:53 PM

Actually, the informal expression "It's not as fun" is perfectly acceptable as a colloquialism, Little Hawk. Try not to act superior when you aren't.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 2009
From: Micca
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 05:32 PM

Kat, I would think both long and deeply, with reference to Spaw, about the wisdom of "Turning him round"!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 05:55 PM

Oh, naughty Micca! Then I shall say, "Kick it in high gear and head him out on the straight-away with all twelve cylinders, or whatever he's got, firing away in sync and he might drive me to drinkin' if he don't quit drivin' that hot....rod....Lincoln!*bg* (I HAD to do it, folks!)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 1 Sept. 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 08:32 PM

This is good...just spoke with Karen. They got him up and he sat in a chair for awhile, today, so he is more alert. Lung xrays showed a bit more gunk, being a true layabout isn't exactly good for them when one is ill, so they really are working on keeping him up more and coughing more. His BP and pulse look good and he is just on a nasal cannula for the O2 rather than the mask, which I am sure makes him much happier.

This is how we know he is on the mend, even though he is still in ICU and feels VERY miserable:

Karen said there were a bunch of nurses, etc. trying to get him back to the bed, having a hard time with all of the IV lines, O2 line, etc., including a tube coming out of his frontside into a urine bag. They got to laughing and joking about an accidental strangling and Karen having to sue them, when Pat said, he could just see the headline...Man strangled by his own urine!

He's back, very slowly and still fighting it off, but at least there's a glimmer of the Spaw we know. So keep it up folks, please!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 12 Sept. 2009
From: Little Hawk
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 08:36 PM

I am surprised, Amos, that you would not back me up fully when I make pompous and pedantic corrections such as I have just made to others' poor uses of English. Yes, I am very surprised! Could it be that you have a secondary reason for not doing so? An ulterior motive? A hidden agenda? I think so. I think you are opposing me just for the sheer pleasure of it, you scoundrel.

If the positions were reversed, would I be so low as to do the same to you? Would I???

Hmmmm.

Well, possibly I would. ;-D

Meanwhile the English language deteriorates before our very eyes. Shocking! Disturbing. Quasi-dimensional. Strange. Offbeat. Jejeune. Possibly even heretical.

But what does it all mean in teleological or heuristic terms of reference?

And what would Spaw say?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: Bill D
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 08:39 PM

"And what would Spaw say?"

In a week or so, you may well find out....

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 08:43 PM

And, will he call you on your foreign spelling or just tell you what a broke-dick mamalucca you are?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: Little Hawk
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 08:50 PM

'That's the question "everyone" is asking tonight....' (typical CNN comment)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: Ebbie
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 10:55 PM

I tend to agree with Little Hawk in objecting to that construction. I remember how taken aback I was when my 16 or 17 year old daughter said that something was "funner than " something else. Huh? She is now 47 and I sincerely hope she no longer approves of that abomination.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: Rapparee
Date: 13 Sep 09 - 11:05 PM

Hmmm...

Funnier than a rubber crutch
Funnier than a diarrhetic without toilet paper
Funnier than the time Granma fell into the outhouse

More fun that a rubber crutch
More fun than a diarrhetic without toilet paper
More fun than the time Granma fell into the outhouse

Watching that was fun.
That was funnier than the last time.
That was the funniest thing I've ever seen.
Of everything I've seen, that was the funniest.

Oh, never mind.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: Ebbie
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 02:57 AM

Rap, note that my daughter said FUNNER, not funnIer.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 20
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 03:54 AM

In a futile attempt to bring this thread back around to directing positive energy towards Spaw's recovery, may I just say,

GET THE FUCK OFF THE GUT CRAMPING GRAMMAR SPECULATIONS YOU POSSE OF PEDANTIC PENISES.

I never saw such a bunch of TWIDDLEDICKS.



Ouch, that hurt.

Spaw, ya gotta come back. I just cannot do the bombast with the same conviction as you.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: mouldy
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 04:36 AM

There is a condition called ICU Psychosis, apparently, which makes patients get quite abusive to staff. I doubt Spaw will be able to use that as an excuse, as if he gets any more back to his normal ascerbic self, he won't be in ICU!

Glad to hear he is gradually improving. Will be thinking of him.

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 08:23 AM

nasal cannula? A relative of the nose flute? Or a misplaced catheter? Inquiring minds want to know which is more funner...

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: Rapparee
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 08:40 AM

It's a catheter: they pour liquids in from above and it all comes right out the bottom -- a straight-through hose. There's another one that enters his mouth, but I won't describe its functions.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: Amos
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 09:17 AM

Well, VT, ain't you just a darn firecracker, I swan. Twiddledick, huh? Hmmmm.

LH, colloquial language is dynamic and it seeks the fastest (or sometimes the most colorful) path to understanding. Standing in its way is sometimes counter-productive.

Fun, funner, funnest: Adj.; Enjoyable or amusing


A

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: olddude
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 11:00 AM

VT
that was priceless, good job filling in for Spaw while he is recovering. LOL

you forgot to add Pricks in there

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 11:05 AM

In where? The nasal cannula???

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 05:23 PM

There's a Google advertisement on my screen for an enema supplier called (drum roll) "Enemeez". They sell enema bags and enema buckets. "ENEMA BUCKETS?" I thought, "I've never heard of an enema bucket! Who the hell could possibly be so full of shit that he'd need an enema BUCKET?"

Then I remembered the subject of this thread: our good Mr. Patterson.

So, I checked the site out, thinking an enema bucket would be an appropriate homecoming gift for Spaw, only to find, to my great disappointment, that an enema bucket is simply a graduated plastic pail for measuring and mixing enema solution. They're not for administering the enema at all! And the only size they have is 1500 ML. 1500 ML? That's only, like, 3/4 of a gallon! That's not a BUCKET! It's barely a friggin' pail!

So, does anyone know where to get a Spaw sized enema bucket? Something around, say, five gallons? And does anyone have a spare funnel and a few feet of garden hose?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: gnu
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 06:17 PM

Never get hit with a bucket of shit,
And forget to close yer eyes.

Wish I could remember the rest of that song.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 20
From: Amos
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 06:21 PM

Casey got hit with one, while the band played on....

I don't suppose that grade school classic is the one you're thinking of?


See where thinking about Spaw leads us?



A

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: Ebbie
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 06:56 PM

Oh dear. Must I admit that I know that song?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: GUEST,Russ
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 06:59 PM

We ask ourselves, "What would Spaw say?"

We try to emulate his posts.

Our veneration of Spaw is moving in a scary direction.

Russ (Permanent GUEST and potential spawciple)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 13 Sept. 2009
From: gnu
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 07:13 PM

Scarey? Nah... Spaw was only ever being a regular guy that didn't give two fucks from Sunday what some sorry ass broke dick fuck had jammed up his tight ass and couldn'y shit out because of his anal retention. Spaw calls a fart a fart. And a bullshitter a bullshitter. And, Spaw will do it for many years, in his way, which most admire and laud, even though his prose is at time base and common and raw.... of the peeps, by the peeps, and for the peeps.

Scarey? Scarey if did leave us.

Rest well my good friend. And git yer ass back home.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update Sept. 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 07:40 PM

Still the same. Still miserable. Got the cards, but not quite ready to focus on them; Karen said there were bunches and "Thank You!"

Actually, his fever has come down to 99. They have had him sitting up and on the BiPap. They took him down for a cat scan this afternoon to look at his lungs. He is on anti-flu and anti-biotic meds.

Karen is having a bit of a time with the whole feeling at the hospital this time. They've always been very supportive, "warm and fuzzy" is how she put it. This time, they are rather perfunctory. She thinks it is because the hospital is going through some tough patches and personnel are concerned about their jobs, but that is no excuse.

Even knowing she works there, they have been very strict. They won't let her slip up on her breaks to see him because it wouldn't be visiting hours, so she has to stay up when she gets off work in the early AM, go get Tris and take him to school, go back to visit with Pat during reg. visiting hours, THEN go home and try to get some sleep, then get Tris, take the boys up to see Pat, then go to work after dropping them off with friends.

She has been cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, etc. She is sure he will make it through this; just be a long haul. Still there is the anxiety which comes with waiting for the treatments to show more improvement. When he is coherent, he is damn tired of it, too. In a lot of pain from not moving around much. She is going to see if she can get someone like my osteopath who does soft tissue manipulation to help with that.

I am optimistic, but don't feel very p/phunny about this right now, so, I'll say,

I am giving thanks for a swift and complete recovery for my dear friend, Pat. May he return home in good health and spirits. I give thanks for this or something better for the highest good of all concerned. So mote it be!

luvya'llkat

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: wysiwyg
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 07:42 PM

OK.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: gnu
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 07:57 PM

Thanks for the update, k.

Good news on Tom and I am doubling my thoughts and prayers for him and same for Spaw.

Of course, I suppose The Saints are conversing and asking who the fuck is this dickweed? But, when they see who I am asking after, I am sure they all say, "Oh! Tom and Spaw? Sure... no probs!"

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 08:00 PM

Thanks kat.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 20
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 08:08 PM

more big hugs to Karen & Spaw

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 20
From: Janie
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 08:42 PM

Thanks, Kat. Anything we can do to give Karen a lift?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 20
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 09:20 PM

Hey Spaw Keep up the good work .. ... G

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 10:22 PM

Short of taking over baked goods and easy supper meals, I don't know, Janie. I am sure a card wouldn't go amiss and I can PM their addy to any who don't already have it.

I will probably not post an update every day from now on; wait to hear for good changes and breathing deeply.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 20
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 05:21 AM

Let's start the wake.

Euologies are waisted on the living - and never appreciated by the dead.

Time to crack open that ancient bottle of booze...take it to his room...wet a piece of gauze and slip it between his lips so he can partake too.

So...to steal from Oscar & Hammerstein...and start the "good thoughts....."

The daisys on the hill
Will give off a differet smell
Once poor paw is underneath the ground.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Get Better Ol' Man

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: bbc
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 06:46 AM

Dear Pat & Karen,

I just found this thread. My best wishes are always with you & your family!

love,

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: bbc
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 06:47 AM

P.S. to kat--

Thanks so much, dear, for keeping us informed!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: Bobert
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 07:45 AM

Got my hand drawn/home made card in the mail yesterday... Ya' just can't by that kinda card just anywhere, if'n ya'll know what I mean... Oughta put a smile on Spawzer face, tho...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 08:47 AM

Bobert,
It is a federal offense to send porn through the mail.
Feel better, Karen. Spaw - just get your ass out of the hospital and the next time to feel the sniffles coming on go straight to the doctor. A little Tamiflu goes a long way.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: ranger1
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 09:49 AM

Who are you calling a flu?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 05:22 PM

Karen just called. She thinks he has turned the corner. He was sitting up in a chair, not the bed, talking away when she went in to see him!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 05:26 PM

Great news, thanks Kat

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: gnu
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 05:32 PM

YAAAAHHHOOOOOO!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: Rapparee
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 05:33 PM

I'm glad to know he's chairing up.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: bbc
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 06:10 PM

Good news, kat; thanks!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 20
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 06:39 PM

Glad I stopped in to hear this .. Al the best , Guy

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: open mike
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 07:38 PM

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cat%27s-paw

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: Bobert
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 07:43 PM

Sins,

Ya' think that Spawzer is into porn, huh??? Well, I don't think that floats his boat, so to speak... Butt, ahhhh, but we know some stuff that he is into and it ain't illegal... Okay, in some cases it outta be butt, ahhhhh, but it ain't...

B;~

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: Bert
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 08:34 PM

Thinking of ya, y'ol bugger.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 20
From: Janie
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 09:47 PM

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

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

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

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: maeve
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 10:08 PM

Great news!

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update 14 Sept. 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 11:02 PM

Well, that was a surprise! I got a call from Himself, tonight. Quite brief, but still sounded like himself and not some saggy-bottomed, lung-clogged, hairball-hacking invalid. Silly man, called to make sure I was okay after he heard some news I told Karen about. (I am fine!) Then, he had to go, but it sure was good to hear his voice.

kathappy

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 11:14 PM

He's not normally saggy-bottomed?!?!?!? Fulla hairballs?!?!?

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called
From: KT
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 11:37 PM

Spaw, you keep up that healing, now. This place just isn't the same without you! Missing you and wishing you well!
KT

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: Tinker
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 11:39 PM

Yeah!!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called
From: Amos
Date: 15 Sep 09 - 11:48 PM

If he's up to making phone calls, he'll be back to writing abusive posts in no time!! Way to go Spawser!!



A

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: GUEST,DonMeixner
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 12:26 AM

Apropos of nothing:

When Bella Lugosi passed away his funeral was very small. He died in almost total poverty. He was buried in his costume from Dracula.
Boris Karloff came to the wake and while viewing the body was heard to say. "Bella, If you are putting me on...?" Then he bowed his head and walked off.

Spaw, if this has all been a large joke, next time I drive through to visit my daughter in Kentucky I'll stop by and shake your hand for I am in the presence of a master. If not. Take a pill and get better.

Don

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: Amergin
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 01:39 AM

Hairballs? Has he been cleaning his nether regions again?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: JennieG
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 02:47 AM

Have been following this thread but haven't posted yet - good to hear that Spaw is improving. Best wishes to Karen and the rest of the family too, just hang in there guys.

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 04:10 AM

very good news.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: Micca
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 04:46 AM

Just the Physical Terrorists to look forward to now!! "If its Hurting it MUST be doing you good"!!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 06:40 AM

Hey Spaw!
I just had a thought!
I was wondering about my lunch and thought "Ooh! Peanut Butter on my sandwich would be REALLY nice today!"
I'm about to make it, so I probably don't need the thought again for a while.
I reckon that makes it a "Spare Thought", so where did it belong if not the Spare Thoughts for Spaw thread???
Feel free to use it any time you want, but once you are done, pass it on to someone in greater need of a thought!
Quack!
Geoff the Duck.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: olddude
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 09:16 AM

Kat
you just made my day!!! thank you God and doctors

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: Rapparee
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 09:58 AM

well this is good news...

I think you misspelled "saggy". Shouldn't it be "sOggy"? Or perhaps both? Or perhaps "saggy soggy stinky"?

And that thing about hairballs -- he only has one, and is forced by poverty to use it over and over. Don't condemn someone because they're a poor excuse.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 11:21 AM

You're welcome, folks, thanks. I don't mean to be a wet blanket, but he is still in ICU and still needs lots of good thoughts, etc. The phone call was quite brief, but heartfelt, of course.:-)

Rapaire...saggy goes back to I think it was Aine who used to call him a "saggy bottomed tortoise." To me, he's always been Peaches from the old hotrod story thread; named my dulcimer after him, even, him Peaches, I mean.:-) I suppose he might be soggy, too, though.*bg*

Don, that was beautiful.:-)

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 11:55 AM

Good news! Here's hoping he's back to posting before too long.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: Big Mick
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 12:23 PM

OK, folks, I just got off the phone with Spaw. I started by telling him that he was an asshole, and needed a good swift kick in the 'nads. I let him know that he really pissed me off, cause all of a sudden my daily PM's from Mudcat women and other friends had dried up!!! No one was inquiring how I was doing anymore!!! And I found out it was because Spaw made a desperate play for attention, even getting himself admitted to ICU, just to get all the friggin' attention. He let me know I was a friggin' amateur and that's what I got for messing with the best. Then we talked about billable hours in Lane, Fielding, Patterson & Swan, Layabouts at Large and for Hire. He said that he thought that for a while there he might be in a position to mount a challenge to Fielding for the most billable hours next year, but some damned Doctor got involved and now he is on the mend. I told I had to cancel 3 months worth of gigs in order to have any chance of catching up to him on laying about.

Bottom line is, he is on the mend, is out of ICU, and Karen is settling down a bit. Karen and Pat are a real team, and when Pat goes down, Karen goes into hyper drive, taking care of everything and neglecting herself. And Pat lays there and worries about things getting done and Karen's health. So the healing needs to get on. And while you are sending cards to Spaw, don't forget to send a card to Karen. She is the best.

Love these folks,

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 01:21 PM

Whooopeeee! Mebbe John F Wheldon can do animation for

The Spaw Came Back.

Now who gonna write the song?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: Little Hawk
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 01:37 PM

You should know better than to challenge the Master of Sloth, Mick. Listen, man, I have got a fat old Dachshund here who is so frikkin' lazy that he won't even get up to take a crap or get a drink of water. Nothing will move this dog. He expects ME to lift his leg for HIM when he takes a pee. I am trying to get him employment after years of this indolent and parasitical lifestyle of his which has generated nothing but an endless flow of bills for food and outrageously expensive veterinary treatment. I have submitted his resume to numerous local and national outfits for the following positions:

1. doorstop
2. bookend
3. industrial-strength paperweight
4. air de-freshener (he is damn good at that!)
5. imitation roadkill (you can hardly tell the difference, really...)

So far no responses. I fear that this dog may remain unemployed and a financial burden on me for the rest of his unnatural life!

And you know what?

Spaw is EVEN WORSE than that!

So don't even try to compete with him, Mick. Just accept what cannot be changed. ;-D

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 03:33 PM

He called, again! Mick must've lit him up a bit more.*bg* He sounded much better even than last night. The docs said maybe they'll spring him out this weekend, but it's more likely to be the first of the week and I told him not to push it. Being such a loyal layabout, he agreed with that.

Karen was having a nice moment at home, sitting on her exercise ball which is just the right height to view her fish in the 55 gallon aquarium and she bought two new beauties, today. It's a good way for her to relax. Mick's right, though, about the way those two go about things; Pat goes down, Karen speeds up.:-)

It sure is good to hear him speak.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: gnu
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 03:35 PM

So... out of ICU. It just gets better and thank goodness for that. I mean, who is gonna answer all my truck questions? I am trying ta swing a new truck or hang onto the old one and I need his advice.

Spaw, you had better get better soon on accounta if I can and do swing a new truck and it's a clunker, it's your fault.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: MMario
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 03:49 PM

The important thing is - what room number so we can keep sending him those "It's a boy!" cards.....so he remembers he is loved.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: gnu
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 03:57 PM

Hahahahahaaa

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: GUEST,Russ
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 06:37 PM

Good news indeed!

Russ (Permanent GUEST)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: Rapparee
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 07:05 PM

Speak, Spaw! Speak!

Gooooooooooooooood boy!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - he called!
From: Bill D
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 07:18 PM

He'll say "bite me"

and..200!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: karen k
Date: 16 Sep 09 - 08:41 PM

Spaw, Get well soon and hurry back to Mudcat. Karen, I hope you can find some time to do something nice for yourself. All the best to both of you.

karen

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: Rapparee
Date: 17 Sep 09 - 11:35 AM

WHY in the HELL is he wasting his strength calling people instead of getting well? He didn't call me, for instance.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: Little Hawk
Date: 17 Sep 09 - 11:47 AM

Uh-huh. And Chongo hasn't called you lately either, has he? Nor has Shane.

That should tell you something. ;-D

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: Rapparee
Date: 17 Sep 09 - 11:55 AM

Chongo called. He said to tell you, "Eheh ahehe AGG!" He said you know what that means. As for Shame, he's to dumb to use a telephone and breath at the same time.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: Little Hawk
Date: 17 Sep 09 - 05:04 PM

And that's why most of his phone conversations are quite short... ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Sep 09 - 06:16 PM

Good news. Both of you get some rest.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: curmudgeon
Date: 17 Sep 09 - 06:34 PM

Should we take up a collection for one of   these?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: Fortunato
Date: 17 Sep 09 - 06:58 PM

Dear 'Spaw,

I'm sorry you've been ill. I'm particularly sorry you were in the hospital. I'm very, very sorry you were in ICU.

Now of course I'm glad you're improving or so I hear in this thread. I'm sorry I'm late in posting I don't usually read below the line, this time my finger slipped and I happened to see your name.

Your illness puts me in mind of "New York CPR"

One stands over the stricken individual, leans in close and says in a loud voice: "Get up before you fucking die."

Allow me to paraphrase:

"Get out of the hospital before you fucking die."

your friend, Chance

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: Rapparee
Date: 17 Sep 09 - 11:14 PM

Around here, they say, "Get up or they'll take you to that damn hospital."

Works every time, too. Told a seven-week-gone corpse that and the fella was dancing the next night and fathered three more kids before he moved to Seattle and died.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: Chip2447
Date: 17 Sep 09 - 11:51 PM

I've been away for a while, but I thought I'd drop in and say howdy. I find this...

Get Well soon Spaw.

Pax
Chip2447

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 03:58 AM

So please to hear the good news! Thanks for all the updates, I'm not getting much of a chance to look in here. Positive thoughts still being sent to Spaw & Karen!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 04:00 AM

Hey, did anone see the advert at the bottom of this thread for 'Pet Anal Gland Remedy'???? It's disappeared now but see what you've started LH *grin*

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: Little Hawk
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 09:05 AM

I'll be darned. Well, Dachshunds do have trouble with their anal glands, so I'm glad someone is coming to the rescue.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: open mike
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 12:35 PM

the best part about getting back home will be wearing real clothes again...not the gowns that are often doomed to wardrobe failure worse than Janet Jackson experienced......

you might need a pair of these to complete your outfit.

http://www.mcphee.com/shop/products/Handerpants.html

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: Hollowfox
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 02:09 PM

(Jay-sus! I go walkabout for a bit and I come back to this...) Well, 'Spaw, I'm glad you're out of ICU. When you'r ell enough to complain, they know you're not sick enough to be in ICU any more. Now fagawdsakes, stop with the over-testosteronated assholery of saying "I'm not sick" until wou have to be wheeled into the hospital! It's not just hard on you, it's hard on Karen and the boys, not to mention all us slack-jawed idiots here at the 'Cat. Don't make me get all Mommy on your sorry ass!
Now, down to business. Good thoughts and prayers are rushing to you and yours right now, and the Gen-u-ine Pure-Bred Midwestern $#@!-reduction candle series will start up when I get home from work.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: gnu
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 02:20 PM

Yo, Spaw... I decided to keep my old truck for at least a few more months so you can rest up some more in the spa before I need your help again. Glad the pressure is off you now and you can relax.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 04:20 PM

Phew! NOW I can really let my breath out...Hollowfox is on it! (I wondered where ya were, darlin', cause yer usually all over his *saggy bottom with candles.:-) Good to see you!)


*Try to resist playing off that, folks.:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: Ebbie
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 04:30 PM

Candles? Not dandelions? :)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw update - out of ICU!
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 04:38 PM

Yes!! He sounds SO much better! Just got off the phone with him. He is going home tomorrow morning! He will be back online in a day or two. I told him not to rush it, but he's got to do some other computer stuff, anyway, so we might have a sighting in a couple of days.

You folks are wonderful!

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: gnu
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 05:02 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Hollowfox
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 05:08 PM

Yeah, Kat, I haven't been able to visit every day lately. My life isn't so much a disaster as it is cluttered.

Do you realize that Spaw is coming home on Talk Like A Pirate Day?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 05:29 PM

LOL..uh-oh...I think maybe he's been practising in hospital with an Arrgggh here and there whilst being drained, pumped up, and various other invasive "procedures."

Here's to a decluttering of life!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: jeffp
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 05:43 PM

Great news! Thanks, kat, for keeping us informed.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Peace
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 05:45 PM

Good news, indeed!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Jeri
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 05:53 PM

I'm willing to bet they made the mistake of letting him eat something and now just long for the good ol' days when the only thing that flammable was O₂.

I'm sincerely glad he's doing that much better.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Fortunato
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 07:06 PM

Good. I'm sure the nurses will be glad to see the backside of him, but I suppose they've seen that already.

'Spaw, when you read this and you're back home safe and sound, imagine me with my tongue sticking out going "thppppppppppssss".

cheers
chance

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday
From: Andrez
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 08:07 PM

If the measure of how well a person is cared for is the amount of sh*t that is dumped, shovelled, thrown, hurled or otherwise propelled at them, then 'Spaw is well and truly loved. On the scale of 1 to 10 on the Sh*t-O-Meter he must be a 12, and if laughter can heal all then he'll live and post on the 'Cat for another century or two at least! Dunno if I'll be around that long though :-(

Cheers,

Andre

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: olddude
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 08:26 PM

Thank you God!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: artbrooks
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 08:38 PM

Spaw is coming home? Well, good...glad to hear it. Somebody lock up the sheep.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: bbc
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 08:52 PM

Great news! Thanks, kat! Heal well, Pat! Karen, you can take a breath now.

love,

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday
From: Janie
Date: 18 Sep 09 - 09:26 PM

Once home, don't you dare shake hands or let the kids touch you before thoroughy washing or sanitizing their hands.

They will be glad they did, rather to have to deal with your sorry ass in the hospital!

Love,

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 19 Sep 09 - 04:01 AM

Woot! Wow! Wonderful!

Make him take it easy. No taxing himself with undue outbursts of profanity.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: scouse
Date: 19 Sep 09 - 12:01 PM

Didn't know Spaw was Ill as I'm just back from Hols. Get well soon please..
As Aye,
Phil

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Rapparee
Date: 19 Sep 09 - 03:23 PM

It's the enemas he'll still need that'll make him holler "ARRGH! me hearties!" -- especially when they miss with hose.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: gnu
Date: 19 Sep 09 - 04:45 PM

Ya needs a proper hoser eh!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Bobert
Date: 19 Sep 09 - 05:00 PM

Sheet fire!!!

Tje boy musta gotten my card if he's out this quick...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Sep 09 - 05:05 PM

Well where is the flatulent fool, has he been sprung yet?
Is he being returned to the bosom of his family because he's better, or because the hospital have had enough of his stories about the Reg Boys?
Enquiring minds and all that.

JM

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Rapparee
Date: 19 Sep 09 - 06:15 PM

I understand that he was tossed out of the horsespittle because they couldn't keep him under a fume hood big enough and the EPA got after them for the unnecessary, illegal, and totally unjustified release of noxious fumes.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Peace
Date: 19 Sep 09 - 07:31 PM

Four days in the hospital and he took a turn for the nurse . . . .

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 Sep 09 - 08:05 PM

Bobert, he did get your card! He also got all of the other ones from the hospital e-card link.:-)

I am sure it's going to take him a day or two to settle in at home, folks...energy level is still depleted some, ya know?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday
From: Amos
Date: 19 Sep 09 - 09:32 PM

With friends like us, he doesn't NEED enemas!



A

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: gnu
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 02:56 AM

Just glad he's on the mend.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 06:26 AM

Thinking of you, Spaw - come back to us soon, ya hear?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: catspaw49
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 11:50 AM

Well first.....Thanks to you all and as usual there are never enough words to say what is really in my heart. I do want some of you to know I was able to deliver all the babies successfully ...... Kendall sent me a lovely photo card---a fuck you right back atcha' ...... and Bobertz card put me in the mood as well as the staff.   

In all seriousness I will come back with more detail about this nasty one later but the pneumonia took over 50% of the volume in both lungs and the Docs say it will be at least 6 weeks to fully recover and assure its gone. Folks, this one was bad. I feel pretty good but get tired almost immediately.....simply amazing how weak I am......and a bit depressing as well. So I'm gonna' take it easy getting back here as well.

I had a few laughs in the hospital as well though which will add to my continued collection of dumb medical crappola.

Thanks again and I'm damn glad to be out and about again, even if a little slower! Much love to you all. And Greg? Dodged another one old buddy --- LOL.....

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: gnu
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 12:01 PM

YO SPAW!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 12:09 PM

Whew! So glad to see you back at the keyboard Spaw.

Glad you liked the card.

Now, keep on keeping on, relax and do exactly as Karen tells you. She knows what's best right now so if she tells you to go boil your head you know enough to do just that!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Leadfingers
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 12:16 PM

Welcome back On Line !!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Ebbie
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 12:25 PM

There is a reason why you named yourself 'CATspaw', Spaw. Congratulations to us all!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Alice
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 12:40 PM

So... I wasn't the only one who sent you the "It's a Boy!" card!

Great to see you back!

All the best,
Alice

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: gnu
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 12:45 PM

Ebbie... "Congratulations to us all!"

How perfectly fitting. Almost brought a tear to my eye... the good one.

You have reminded me by that concise accolade of the contributions Pat has made to The Mudcat Café in so many ways over the years. The writings and stories, being a friend to all, leading the way in fund drives, defending and supporting the policies that make this vauable resource what it is, and using his unique vernacular to call a broke d... you know, amongst others.

Congrats indeed.

Thanks Ebbie.

Now... enough of that. Six weeks before you can take a good kick in the nuts? Brings a tear to me bad eye.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 12:45 PM

Well about time you got here, WTF were you all this time huh?

WB wise man of Ohio.

JM

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 12:47 PM

If digital audiobooks can help pass the time for Pat, somebuddy pls PM me with interests and address, and I will run up an MP3 CD ASAP. (I may even still have a spare player and earbuds, if he lacks one.)

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Jeri
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 01:10 PM

Do comics come in audio form?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 01:18 PM

big stupid smile on my face and silly threat of leaking eyeball juice.... and I have not even met this man.

just moved to such.... relief

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 01:18 PM

Enough of this Poor Spaw crap. The one who really deserves the sympathy and cards (probably not Boberts) is Karen. That idiot husband of hers ignored a cold knowing where it could go (Damn it, Spaw! I am really pissed at this one)leaving her holding the bag full of doctor.s meetings, snotty nurses and dirty laundry. I am going to find the most horrible piece of hideobilia and sent it to this saint of a lady. Spaw is getting the mean little nuns to watch over him with a big ruler.

Poor Tris and Michael get caught up in this BS too. It must scare them to death.

You damn fool - if you do so much as sneeze, you see a doctor! Got it?

Much love,
Auntie SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 02:01 PM

Spawdarlin'...think beyond six weeks and don't push it, okay? You know what I've just been through the past five months. NOT that you have to take that long and you probably have a jump start on where I started since they didn't incarcerate me and ya had yer own thread, BUT DON'T PUSH IT!! If it takes longer, it takes longer and use yer O2, if they were smart enough to prescribe it, okay? And, do NOT worry about posting here. it's enough to know you are home.:-)

luvyabuncheskatstillshakybutgettingbetter

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: gnu
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 02:28 PM

Easy, SINS... there will be lots of time to kick him in the nuts in about six weeks. If you stress him out, it may take longer and the lineup will grow longer too. I hate standing in line... of course, ladies first... >;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 02:55 PM

Just got off the phone with himself. He's doing pretty good until he tries to do anything; then it's wipeout time. We're going to have to be happy with the one or two postings he's been able to do, for a while, folks. They've got some rearranging to do at home for convalescing and he's got to take it slow and steady. Lucky for him, he doesn't have to be on supplemental O2! The dog, bird, and cats are happy he's home, as are the kids and KarenSpaw, of course. The bird was REALLY loudly proclaiming her/his joy!:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 03:05 PM

Harumph!
May the Bird of Paradise fly up your nose
May an elephant carress you with his toes
May your wife be plagued with runners in her hose (maybe not)
May the Bird of Paradies fly up your nose.

Glad you're home, Spaw. Take it easy...

SINS the Grump

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday
From: Amos
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 03:51 PM

Pat:

Don't worry about the short-lung capacity. Move slow, sleep a lot, do small things and walk a little now and then. It WILL build back up to normal. Well, not that anything about you could be called that, but you know what I mean... That's the way peeneumonia rolls, dude--the recovery is a long gradient but just take it one step after another, you dumb shit. Boy, am I glad you came out of there dick first.



A

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: bbc
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 03:57 PM

So nice to "see" you again, dear! Take it easy, ok?

love,

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Bill D
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 04:00 PM

...what the rest of 'em said...and NO Kung-Fu practice or water-skiing for awhile...ok?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Neil D
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 04:22 PM

WELCOME BACK SPAW!! Patience is your best friend right now, so take it slow and easy. Glad your out of the hospital and back home :)

                                  Neil and Christina

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday
From: Janie
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 04:46 PM

Welcome home!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 05:34 PM

Glad to see you up and about.

Blessings
Rhiannon and Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: maeve
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 06:12 PM

May the Bird of Parodies fly past your nose.
May he shed his feathers all over your toes.
May the elephant carry your beer and your clothes.
May your Karen have roses wherever she goes.

Welcome home, Spaw.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Rapparee
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 06:59 PM

Huh?

Has he been sick(er) or somethin'?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 20 Sep 09 - 07:30 PM

this thread is a Good Read!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Sep 09 - 08:38 AM

Spoke with Spaw last night. He sounds good but gets tired easily. He's been promised lobster when the doctor says he can have it - after he loses 20#. Hmmmm. Karen and the boys can have it whenever they want...

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 21 Sep 09 - 11:04 AM

Well, there's an incentive to lose some weight!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Little Hawk
Date: 21 Sep 09 - 01:17 PM

AWright! This is good news.

Spaw, here's what you do to regain your energy. Go to the Crazy Horse Monument webcam. Whenever I'm feeling a bit low on energy I just log on to that site and watch it for about five minutes. Five minutes is all I can take. I get so charged up that I have to run around the block about five times after that just to calm down! And it's a big block here. We're talking about a 3 mile run. Whew!

Yessir, that will do it. Go there now.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: olddude
Date: 21 Sep 09 - 06:56 PM

I just talked to him. He sound pretty darn good, he gets tired but he is doing everything right and taking it easy... Pretty much sounds like the old Spaw ...

Wonderful !!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 22 Sep 09 - 01:03 PM

Just found this thread- Spaw, you know we just can't do without you! Listen to all these good folks advice, especially to your sainted wife, and get better, ok? Or next time I'm driving by, a mere 200 miles or so away I promise to come teach you a lesson you'll not forget!
Love you, dear friend!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Mrrzy
Date: 22 Sep 09 - 01:31 PM

Yay, home, and on talk-like-a-pirate-day, too! Aar!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Fortunato
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 07:40 AM

Haven't heard any news, how's the Shooting Star of the Midwest doing?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 07:43 AM

Shooting !! Is that a typo?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: GUEST,Russ
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 11:06 AM

Welcome back.

How can we miss you if you won't go away?

Russ (Permanent GUEST)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Severn
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 11:17 AM

Take your recovery as slow and easy as needs be, while working at it the best you can.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: catspaw49
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 11:21 AM

I'm doing just that Severn!

I'm feeling good and a little stronger daily but I can't elieve how tired/weak I am even still. But it is improving and I'm doing all my breathing things and taking the meds so...........

Thanks again to all of you for all the kind words and funny words of support.......always means a lot.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 11:27 AM

Keep taking the medss my friend.
And for fucks sake KEEP DOING THE BREATHING THING.

Keep well Spaw.

JM

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Micca
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 11:55 AM

Yeah, Spaw, as John said keep doing the Breathing thing!! Hospitals seem BIG on that! Dont know why, its just a habit that we could cure ourselves of with a little effort!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Little Hawk
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 12:24 PM

Have you tried those balancing healing stones on your head like the New Age cat? I think it would make a big difference.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 12:41 PM

Carry On Healing. Hmmm - perhaps there should be a film about that ...

Blessings
Rhiannon

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Severn
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 12:56 PM

A gneiss suggestion, LH. A larger stone could be used to try for a boulder solution. Though healing stones should not merely be taken for granite, the use of more than one at a time can make it an either ore situation, possibly requiring as much as a couple of quartz, at least.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Severn
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 01:03 PM

ZM,

If your body's reached the point of being considered "Carry On", then you're well beyond healing, and pretty much buzzard brunch or vulture vittles.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Bill D
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 01:11 PM

Severn....it all sounds like schist to me...which would suit 'Spaw just fine...

(yeah....DO do that breathing thing, Pat...it works wonders)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday
From: Amos
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 02:46 PM

Spaw has always had a thing for stones. I asked him why and he said "That's just the way I roll". I found the answer strangely attractive--it occurred to me that a rolling stone gathers Amoss.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: gnu
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 03:24 PM

So, if Spaw rolls his stones.... ?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: catspaw49
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 03:39 PM

Then they gather no moss and I have personally never cared for green, fuzzy, nuts............


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Little Hawk
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 03:54 PM

How many of those have you seen?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: catspaw49
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 04:15 PM

You mean outside the picture you posted of yours?

And speaking of pictures.....Upon close inspection, the New Age Feline isn't balancing rocks. Those ring-things are petrified piles of kitty-poo! No wonder the cat looks the way he does........

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Little Hawk
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 04:32 PM

Yeah, outside of that one. Naturally.

Look, man, being in deep denial is no way to fight illness and regain your energy. Trust me on this. You need to get into some New Age style healing techniques ASAP. Stones, crystals, visualization, affirmations, bathing in Yak milk, aroma therapy, that sort of thing...

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: gnu
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 04:51 PM

Aroma therapy? Are you shittin?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Little Hawk
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 04:56 PM

That is THE number one priority in this case.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: gnu
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 05:03 PM

Aroma therapy? For Spaw? Jaysus man.... that could be dangerous.

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Severn
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 07:26 PM

"Aroma-in', Aroma-in'
Since aroma-in's been my ru-i-in....."

"Odor in de co't! De jury's still out on dis one! We cain't air in judgement heah!"

But, when in aroma, do as the aromans, I guess, and become a Man Of De-stink-shun with a de-stinked advantage (at least over those downwind). Your time is of the essence.





I'm just not sure I'd trust him near an aroma-in' candle....

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Rapparee
Date: 27 Sep 09 - 09:46 PM

Ever seen the results of a BIG methane explosion?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Sep 09 - 05:07 AM

Save gas.


FART IN A BOTTLE

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Sep 09 - 08:17 AM

Sigh...
Feeling better Spaw?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Sep 09 - 08:27 AM

Give him a feel, and find out lassie :)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: catspaw49
Date: 28 Sep 09 - 08:28 AM

Yep,,,,a bit better every day and now I get

300

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: catspaw49
Date: 28 Sep 09 - 08:29 AM

or not........***sigh***.......

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Amos
Date: 28 Sep 09 - 09:11 AM

HE's much too delicate to start that big of an engine by hand, Jock.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 28 Sep 09 - 11:13 AM

He's not too delicate to be posting compulsively though, I see. ;~)

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Sep 09 - 11:20 AM

Who's counting?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday
From: Genie
Date: 28 Sep 09 - 03:53 PM

Spaw, I'm not good at the clever insults à la Little Hawk and Amos or twisted enough to match Severn's puns, so I'll just say I'm relieved that you didn't actually "croak" when you "croaked out" breathlessly that you did not feel well.   Really glad you're back among us (even if sparingly for now).   Hope all the fart jokes and other Mudcat wisecracks are lifting your spirits and inspiring your recovery.

And I do hope you're back up in fine farting (and other gastric expulsion) form soon.

Genie

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Sep 09 - 04:31 PM

He's faster with the wind behind him ;)

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Micca
Date: 28 Sep 09 - 04:39 PM

John WE are all faster when the winds behind him!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Fortunato
Date: 28 Sep 09 - 08:49 PM

Hey, 'spaw. Glad to have you back. Stick around, the rest is yet to come.

oh. and in case no one else has told you today:




go fuck yourself
you friend, chance

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday
From: Janie
Date: 28 Sep 09 - 09:29 PM

Hey Bud. Inch by inch....

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday
From: Genie
Date: 29 Sep 09 - 02:53 AM

Aw, Chance and Janie, yer such silver-tongued devils!

Ennyhoo, I'm sure that'll help the old bastard get back on 'is feet apace.


G

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: gnu
Date: 02 Oct 09 - 09:51 AM

So?

Subject: RE: BS: Spare thoughts for Spaw - home on Saturday!
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Oct 09 - 12:38 PM

Now that he's home do I have to continue to spare thoughts for him? I don't have a lot to spare, you know, what with the Council beaming protons into my brain unless I wear my aluminum hat.