BS: Rick's health Update

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Steve Latimer
Date: 04 Jul 03 - 03:09 PM

Hey Rick,

Are you up to picking a few in the next little while?

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 12:48 PM

Well, I'd like to say that all the interferon and chemo have gotten together and kicked out the nasty cancer cells, but they haven't. Leaving me with a very much "live for today" attitude, 'cuz there may not be a tomorrow. It's a bit scary, but as I've said many times here, the best method for me to deal with adversity is humour and dignity.

I'm not in any pain or discomfort, and I have to admit that the thought of NOT having to deal with the side-effects of chemo-therapy is quite a relief...no matter WHAT the future holds.

I'll try to keep up my Mudcatting as long as I can, 'cuz it's still the best "R and R' I know of. I'll keep ya posted on further developments.

Cheers

Rick.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 12:56 PM

Rick, I think of you often. Keep posting and all the best to you.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Amos
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 12:58 PM

Goddammit, Rick!!

HEre's what I think, if you're gonna be lilke that. Ya better get a videocam, get someone to capture you giving lessons and start recording every damn thing you know on video and make a bunch of CDs for sale showing your stuff from beginner on up, banjo, twelve-string and all. That oughta keep you busy for a few years, huh???


A

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: kendall
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 01:09 PM

Never give up. We love ya, Mate.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: momnopp
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 01:22 PM

As my little, 5 year-old friend with Neuroblastoma has said, "I'm gonna kick all those cancer cells' butts!"

We love you, Rick -- keep a song in your heart.

Peace,

JudyO

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Janie
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 01:39 PM

Ah Rick & Heather.

May you experience the love of us all surrounding you as you take in each day to its fullest.

Did you hear about the blonde (of which I am one) who was soooo blonde that she thought the TGIF on her T-shirt meant "Tits go in front?"

Peace and strengh your way,

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 02:02 PM

Here in dairy country we see T-shirts that say, "The udder side."

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Steve Latimer
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 02:05 PM

Damn. Keep on fighting the fight Rick. Our thoughts are with you.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 02:07 PM

Thanks for the update, Rick. You know where our hearts are...love you, dearly...kat & Rog

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Bobert
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 02:17 PM

Life is a sinch, inch by inch. Life is hard, yard by yard. One day at a time is the best any of us can do. So, Amos is right. Go record something today and know that there are one heck of a lot of folks here with you, my friend.

That would be the advice of my Uncle Phil, who is now a 23 year cancer survivor though he has never been in complete remission. Plus he'd remind you to eat properly and us whatever is necesary to keep you regular...

My thoughts and prayers are with you...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Jack The Lad
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 02:18 PM

I heard a tune on Hober Radio and I thought "God , that guy is good" So I looked to see who it was and it was you, Rick.
Get Well Soon,
Jack The Lad

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Bill D
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 02:22 PM

well...not what we wanted to hear, hmm? There's no way to say much except to echo your own thoughts, Rick...do what you can do and keep upthat "humor and dignity" that we have come to know and appreciate.

Whatever happens, you have made both the 'real world' and Mudcat a better more "interesting" place! *grin*

I like your mindset...that narrow place between "never give up" and "deal with the reality of it all"

Hope you will sign in often and share the good stuff while we see how it goes...

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Art Thieme
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 02:58 PM

Rick,

You know I'm with you.

Here, the prostate cancer is not growing. I keep testing every six months. The MS is anoying and it manages to hit me where I live. Still, this life is a hell of an adventure. Today I took my favorite person in all this world up to Rockford for yet another ECT (electro-convulsive-shock) treatment. So far, these are doing wonders for her and her world outlook. We take care of each other---and it's a real priviledge. Through Mudcat we will do what we can. Just KNOW that

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,God
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 03:00 PM

Be it known to ye all, Heavenly Requisition Order D-28, concerning one R. Fielding, has been cancelled, I repeat cancelled. Put thine harps away and leave the man alone, agnostic, atheist or not!

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Art Thieme
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 03:26 PM

Sorry, folks---and Rick,

We had a lightning storm that took me off line quite suddenly. But it passed quickly and power returned. The lightning strike that cut the power seems to've posted what I was writing. I've no idea what that is all about.

I suspect you know pretty much what I was trying to say.

Art

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: bbc
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 04:21 PM

Dear Rick,

Thank you for letting us know the latest. I know that my life is richer for having come to know you. I like Amos' idea of recording more music, if you can. Keep fighting, dear, & know that our thoughts & prayers are w/ you!

with love to you & Heather,

barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,leo condie
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 05:11 PM

much peace to you, rick. your attitude concerning the whole affair is absolutely inspiring.

leo.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Deckman
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 05:17 PM

Good thoughts and wishes to you from the West Coast. Bob(deckman)Nelson

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Carly
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 07:15 PM

Thank you for letting us know what's happening, Rick. Our thoughts and our hearts are with you and Heather.
Sent with love, Carly

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,Sorcha, on the IP site
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 07:34 PM

Rick, you just GOTTA be OK. You hear me, man? You want Auntie Scorchy to Scorch your butt?

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Alba
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 07:35 PM

Thinking of you Rick.
With Love, Hope and Best Wishes from here in Northern Maine to You and Heather.
JD

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 07:47 PM

Last night I lit some candles for you and me and a few others, lavender. Unfortunately, I burned them in pretty little pierced votive holders. Cheap-assed candles didn't burn evenly and the wax poured over the sides and through the holes. Wax all over everything on the shelves underneath and the floor. Burned myself with hot wax when I picked up the holders. Purple stains on a new blouse. The end result? I created stress, agida, and purple globs. Sorry - it was meant to comfort.
Tonight I will just pray.
For you and for Heather.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Sorcha
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 07:59 PM

LOL, SINS. I put them cheap ass candles outside....but I'm with you on this one.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Steve Latimer
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 08:13 PM

Nice to hear you on the radio tonight Rick. You have to beat this thing, who else would play the Stanley Brothers on the radio in T.O,?

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: harpgirl
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 10:51 PM

Enjoy life while you can, my friend. None of us know how much time we have left on this tiny rock......

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 11:17 PM

Rick, I very much empathise with what you're going through, and send you all my best.

Chanteyranger

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Deckman
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 11:24 PM

Mina Rakaastaan Sinua! Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Bert
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 11:39 PM

I love it SINSMELUV - Those purple globs will make Rick well.

Ok Rick more purple globs coming to you from Pennsylvania.

Bert.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Sorcha
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 12:24 AM

Great big purple globs from Wyoming............smooch smooch smooch say the purple globs..........

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Amos
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 12:48 AM

FLOOD RICK!! Purple globs, gooblick, oobleck, pablum, sum-dung-too, caterwhumpus oblongatus, furballs, purr-balls, clouds of golden vibrations, showers of Granola -- whatever floats yer boat, send it over!!

A

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Little Hawk
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 01:09 AM

Life is an adventure and it keeps changing. It won't stand still. All I can say is, knowing you has certainly made my life richer, Rick. Count on sharing a few more adventures somewhere down the line...where and when we don't know...but count on it.

- LH

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Ebbie
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 01:40 AM

Amos, it's interesting that you should list 'showers of golden vibrations'. I experienced that for a few days myself back in 1988- I believe it was prayer and nurturing thoughts made visible. Rick, whether you see the golden particles or not, be assured they are there. Freely we give you of our strength to enhance your own.

By the by, Amos, maybe you could list 'oosik' too. I don't know how many are lurking about Toronto but most every Alaskan household has one; talk about strength and inspiration. One look at one of those things and Rick should perk right up. :)

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Mudlark
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 01:42 AM

Rick...maybe not great news, but the best news is who you are, what you have been and how wonderful it is to have you with us still. Thanks for keeping us posted...you are important to us all.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Mark Cohen
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 02:28 AM

So Sid and Gladys are sitting in the sunroom at the nursing home, and Gladys says to Sid: "I bet I can guess your age."
Sid says, "What?" (He's a bit hard of hearing, is Sid.)
Gladys says, "I CAN GUESS YOUR AGE. Been reading about it in a book. I'll bet you fifty dollars I can guess your age."
"Fifty dollars? OK, you're on, go ahead."
Gladys says, "All right, first you have to stand up."
Sid says, "What kind of pup?"
Gladys shouts, "STAND UP!" So he does. "Now, turn around."
"What?"
"You heard me. Turn around...OK...now, drop your pants."
"WHAT???" Sid asks, hoping he heard wrong.
"I said drop your pants. Hey, 50 bucks isn't chopped liver. I have to do this right."
"You've gotta be kidding."
"No, it's in the book. Go ahead and drop 'em."
Sid grumbles, but obliges. "Now turn around again."
More grumbling.
"Good. Now drop your shorts."
"Who's Dr. Schwartz?"
"No, no," says Gladys, loudly. "I said, drop your shorts!"
Sid stares at her, horrified.
"I AM NOT GOING TO DROP MY SHORTS IN PUBLIC!!!"
"Come on, Sid," Gladys wheedles, "if I'm wrong it's fifty bucks for you. Just humor me."
"Oh, all right," he says, turning even pinker than usual.
"There, that's fine...now, turn around again...go, on, just do it."
"OK, are you satisfied?"
"Great. Let me see...you're...uh...you're...eighty-seven."
Sid is amazed. "That's exactly right! How did you know?"
Gladys looks at him over her trifocals, and smiles sweetly.
"You told me yesterday."

Lots of healing energy here in the islands, Rick, and it's being channeled your way.

Aloha,
Mark

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Partridge
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 04:09 AM

positive thoughts winging there way across the pond to you and yours,

love

Pat x

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 06:53 AM

What did the fish say when he hit the concrete wall?

DAM!
__________________________________

It's very hard to let people give you what they can to help. This different venue, this weirdo wonderful community that loves and reveres you, helps give you what you need, and we can really pour it on precisely because you DON'T look us in the face every day! Let it. Let EVERYONE you know or pass by give you what they have to offer to help you - psychically, physically, emotionally, musically. You've done plenty of giving in your life. It's time to receive.


Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 07:08 AM

Figured out the problem...lavendar has an "A". Keeps the wax from dripping through the holes. I love you, Rick. Heather too. Stay strong.
M.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: kendall
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 07:20 AM

Remember my friend, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 08:24 AM

Geeziz man, tou gotta' get your act together. You've already caused a giant mess at Sinsull's place and now Kendall is talking about dog fighting or something. I didn't know he was into dog fighting....I mean that's really disgusting and cruel to say the very least. Besides, that little quote he used is actually about cock fighting I think.....It's not the size of the cock in the fight, but the size of the fight in the cock. .....I dunno'....Maybe it's about sex........whatever...........

[Spaw's mind runs off in tangenital directions......Cocks, Dicks, Dorks, Peters....Hey....Peter T........Old thread......]

So look here Bro, you gotta' stick around 'cause Peter T. still needs work on the thumb roll and he'll need help going to see his cronies at the "Old Folkies Retirement Home"...........As I recall you wrote it this way several years ago:

Scene from the play "Golden Gaffers With Guitars" by R.Fielding. From the original first draft by K. Laughing.

Rick:(to Peter T.)
"Well, old timer, whaddya wanna do today?
Peter T.
"Well, I've still got to do some work on that double thumb roll, Rick. You did promise I'd be able to play "Eve of Destruction" before I died - and I'm almost 87, so time's running out. We could go for a visit down the street though. Hold on while I get my walker.
Rick:
"If you'd taken my advice and bought that Furannablaster -28, with the 25 1/2" scale and 2 3/4" width fingerboard, you'd have learned it 31 years ago, but don't worry, there's still time, and I don't wanna put pressure on you. How 'bout we drop in on Catspaw 91?
"They hobble down the street".
Rick:
"Hey Paw, are you up yet? Put your teeth in, we're here for a visit."
Catspaw:(from behind door)
"Fawkin' eh! Damn possum asses! (cough, hack) Get offa my property, or I'll sic my imaginary brothers on ya! Now git!"
Peter T: "Poor ol fart, hasn't had a good night's sleep since '98. Hey, let's visit old Mick."
"they knock on Mick's door"
Rapidly Shrinking Mick:
"Faith and Begorrah! Is that you Ulstermen at my door? I'll mop the floor with yez, I'll hit yez on the head with my box of Wolftones records! Jayzus, you've got my blood boilin' now...Arghhhhh!"
Rick:
"Oops, now we've done it! He's had another coronary. I think that's number 23. We better ring old Father Offer to give him the last rites again. I think he's still sitting in that abandoned 56 Chevy, down by the lighthouse looking for Russian subs."
Peter T:,
"This is getting depressing. I was at AnnaP's gathering last week, and all she served was mush. After dinner, everyone fell asleep while Sandy was singing "Tam Lin", and he'd only gotten to the 82nd verse! Even 'ol Max was startin' all his blues songs off with "Woke up this Afternoon..."
Rick:
"I know, let's go see 'ol Aunt Katlaughing. She's always got a positive outlook on life!"
They knock on a gaily painted door festooned with astrological signs and uplifting "thoughts for the day"
Katlaughing:
"C'mon in boys, there's a big pot of Camomile, Exlax, and Viagara tea waitin' for you! Find a place to set a spell. You'll have to move a few of the cats first. Saffo just had kittens, so that makes 265 of the little cuties now!"

Whoops..play ends abruptly as Duckboots yells: "Richard put that garbage out!!"

BTW, the Reg Boys are in jail in Montgomery, Alabama.....don't ask.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Peter T.
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 08:32 AM

YOU ARE GODDAM RIGHT ON THAT ONE, RIGHT ON THE MONEY, C.P.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOURS,

PETER T.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Willie-O
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 09:41 AM

Well Mr Rick, just keep on doing that stuff that you do...Trite, wot?

love to you & Heather both
Bill

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: black walnut
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 10:44 AM

(((((......love.......)))))

~b.w.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Rapparee
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 11:10 AM

Rick, my wife had cancer. It was operated on just 43 years ago, and she was too young at 17 to know better, so she beat it.

If she did, you can too. After all, you can't let a giiiiiiirl beat you, now, can you?

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 11:29 AM

Spaw, you've done it, again. I am laughing while the tears run down my face...how do you remember these things and find them?!

Anudder Mudder and I were talking just the other day about how we'd still like to see that Mudcat Retirement Community happen...with ALL of us there, ya hear me, Rick?

love always,

kat

Subject: LYR ADD: Ode to an oosik (a poem) by anon
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 11:47 AM

And one more thing, I can't believe Spaw missed the set-up from Ebbie about the 'oosik! Myself being naturally curious, I had to go find out what it is...a walrus boner, I kid you not! Read on...


ODE TO AN OOSIK

Strange things have been done in the Midnight Sun,
   and the story books are full---
But the strangest tale concerns the male,
   magnificent walrus bull!

I know it's rude, quite common and crude,
   Perhaps it is grossly unkind;
But with first glance at least, this bewhiskered beast,
   is as ugly in front as behind.

Look once again, take a second look -- then
   you'll see he's not ugly or vile --
There's a hint of a grin, in that blubbery chin --
   and the eyes have a shy secret smile.

How can this be, this clandestine glee
   that exudes from the walrus like music?
He knows, there inside, beneath blubber and hide
   lies a splendid contrivance -- the Oosik!

"Oosik" you say -- and quite well you may,
    I'll explain if you keep it between us;
In the simplest truth, though rather uncouth
   "Oosik" is, in fact, his penis!

Now the size alone of this walrus bone,
   would indeed arouse envious thinking --
It is also a fact, documented and backed,
   There is never a softening or shrinking!

This, then, is why the smile is so sly,
   the walrus is rightfully proud.
Though the climate is frigid, the walrus is rigid,
   Pray, why, is not man so endowed?

Added to this, is a smile you might miss ---
   Though the bull is entitled to bow --
The one to out-smile our bull by a mile
    is the satisfied walrus cow!

(Anonymous)

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 12:37 PM

Damn, I don't wanna be haunted by purple globs the rest of my life......OK, I'll get well!

Rick

P.S. Hey Spaw: Where the Hell's Gargoyle, tellin' me to hurry up and die and decrease the surplus population?

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: annamill
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 01:15 PM

I haven't written because I don't know what to say to you. I love your music. I love your postings. I wish I had time and vicinity to get to know you better. Please get well.

Love, Annamill

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: KathWestra
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 01:29 PM

Dear Rick & Heather, You've both been much in my thoughts, and will continue to be. Much love to you both. And lots of purple globs, too!
And thanks, Spaw. I knew you'd talk some sense into him.
XXOXOO Kath

p.s. Yes, about those teaching videos. I need to re-learn those chords you tried to teach me last time you were in D.C.......... k.

Subject: RE: BS: Rick's health Update
From: Wesley S
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 01:56 PM

Rick - What do the Toronto BlueJays and Michael Jackson have in common ?

They both wear one glove for no apparent reason.


Take it easy but take it buddy.