BS: Rick's health Update

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

Rick

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

Best wishes

Kitty

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

and dont forget sydney....

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

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

- LH

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

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

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

Cheers

Rick

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

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

Barbara

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

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

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

D

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

pj

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

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

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

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

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

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

Best wishes and keep up the laughter...

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

Hang in there, Rick, and get well.

Best wishes to you and Heather, Stewie.

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

Rick & Heather,

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

Janie

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

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

All our love and good feelings to you, love!

Love, Annamill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

much love -- and many hugs from jennifer & bob

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

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

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

We're here for anything, Rick, multifunctional.


(wet slobbery kissing noises toward you and Boots)

~Susan

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

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

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

SEAMUS!!!

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

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

Rick

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

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

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

cheers, my friend,
Chance

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

Hey Rick!

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

All the best,
Nancy

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

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

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

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

luvyakat

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

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

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

      - Mark

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

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

Cheers

Rick

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

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

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

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

Get well, man. Seriously.

- BDiBR

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

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

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

Kathy

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

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

Jeremiah

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

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

Bill

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

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

Very best regards to you and Heather,

moo

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

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

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

Many (hugs) to you both,

~nut

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

Rick,

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

Frank Hamilton

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Deckman
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 01:32 PM

Rick ... best wishes and thoughts for you from out here on the West Coast! CHEERS, Bob(deckman)Nelson

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 10:23 PM

One of the more irritating little things is that while I'm on the chemo I HAVE to drink 8 glasses of water a day. I have not been a good boy about this, starting to gag by about the fifth one. Seem to have solved the problem today.....it's Welch's grape juice and a third water.....much more palatable, and surprise surprise, I had twice the amount of energy today than I've had in the last month. Hope it keeps up.

Cheers

Rick

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,Arnie
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 11:15 PM

8 glasses of water! there's a song in that. You'd better keep the banjo by the toilet just in case. Get well my friend

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 12:22 AM

I do two quarts a day, at least, Rick, but that's all I drink and I like water.:-) I load up a quart sippie with ice and water, keep adding water and just sip throughout the day. Seems to work better than trying to down one 8 ounce glass at a time, physically and psychologically. fwiw*bg*

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 12:47 AM

A shot of Jack Daniel's will make it go down easier too, Rick.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 12:56 AM

get,welll,soon,rick.john

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Annie
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 05:23 PM

Rickster and Heather:

Whoa!! Big job taking those treatments. We gotcha covered with prayers and thoughts for licking this.

Eight glasses a day, huh? They (who are 'they' anyway?) used to tell us women to do that, and we all did, - for at least a week! I start drinking 8 glasses every day. I just forget to finish. I'll make it through 8 tomorrow so I can remember just how much water that is!!

Love ya,
Annie

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Clifton53
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 08:49 PM

Good thoughts for you Rick, get well soon

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Art Thieme
Date: 09 Jun 03 - 12:08 AM

Rick,

When your bag gets sort of full, just take a permanent marker and draw a smiley face on it. The yellow liquid behind the smile is certain to intrigue and fascinate children and adults of all ages----especially if the bag is one of those round ones. I did this in St. Mary's Hospital at Mayo Clinic and gained a certain fame around there.

;-)

Art

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Marion
Date: 09 Jun 03 - 02:10 AM

If the amount of sugar you're consuming by drinking that much juice is a concern (and I have no idea if it is or not, I'm just saying IF), another thing you could try is making dilute ice tea (herbal or decaf). I use one teabag for a 2L bottle of water and find that this subtle flavouring makes it easier for me to drink lots of water.

Marion

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: black walnut
Date: 09 Jun 03 - 08:46 AM

Drink it straight from the lake, Rick. No sugar....lots of flavour!

~b.w.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 09 Jun 03 - 10:59 AM

Good grief Art! Bag? Yellow liquid? Smiley Face? Did I get something confused here?!

What I'm dealing with is bad enough, but if it comes down to a catheter to remove stuff, I'll be ready for the gas pipe, Ha ha!

I went through that for a few days last year when I was in the hospital, and it is SERIOUSLY unpleasant.

Boy, this is a drag, but I sure appreciate the support.

Cheers

Rick