Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts-see new thread

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-30
From: maeve
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 08:54 PM

Thank you to all who are caring for Pat, directly or long distance.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Jeri
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 09:12 PM

Sounds like things are looking up a little. Thanks, kat.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-
From: Charley Noble
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 09:50 PM

Thanks, Kat, for the update.

Would be nice to have this thread all wrapped up and rosy but the reality is going to take more time and effort. That's O.K.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: SINSULL
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 10:08 PM

25 days - good grief!
I had a dream about Spaw too. He asked me to sing a song in front of a crowd and I sang off key. What does that mean????
Don't remember what I sang though. For sure it wasn't Dainty Davey.
We will let you handle things and get back to us when you can. Get some rest Karen.
Mary

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: gnu
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 10:37 PM

25 days... I'll be here, checking this thread first thing every day and last thing every night, when I can. C'mon Spaw.... fuck, fight and hold the light.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: open mike
Date: 31 Dec 10 - 11:54 PM

♪♪♫♪♫ i will sing a song for SPAW--at midnite east coast time..is that what time zone he is in..!!??♪♪♫♪♫

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Janie
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 01:38 AM

Nothing to say, just here.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Cuilionn
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 07:25 AM

Ahem... mi mi mi...ahem...

"Joy, health, love and peace
Be all here and ablaw.
By your leave we shall sing,
Concerning Catspaw.

Catspaw is the best,
May he heal with good rest!
His gold heart and foul'd air,
No other can compare!

Now Christmas is past
Like a burble well-gassed
So we bid you adieu;
Great joy in the New!"

--Cuilionn, who doffs her mummer's cap and scampers out of the recovery room, ankle-bells jingling faintly.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 08:24 AM

well done, Cuilionn

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 11:13 AM

Brilliant, Cuillion! Joy, health, love and peace be to all in this place, ol' Spaw especially!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: BlueJay
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 11:31 AM

Thanks a lot Kat. Happy New Year! (But we still need Catspaw49)!!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Mrrzy
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 12:21 PM

Love the good news, thanks, katwatching!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: GUEST,khandu
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 04:25 PM

Mr. Spawzer always gave me the uplift I needed with his oddly perverse sense of humor. Many times I have laughed till I cried. I have gone through three computers due to Coke being Catspewed from my nose after reading his posts.

But I am ever grateful to him for his poem I found years ago...well here's the original posting of it:

Subject: A poem by Spaw???
From: GUEST,khandu - PM
Date: 31 Jan 01 - 07:37 PM

This is exciting!
In an old curio shop in Memphis, I found an old magazine. It certainly wasn't the type of mag that I, khandu, would subscribe to; however, having never heard of it before, I purchased it. It was an oddly put-together mag, very limp. It was titled "LESSER MEN- the magazine for the not-so-well endowed". This issue was dated 11-79 and featured "Readers Responses".

I came across this poem near the front of the mag. It was written by "Anon. from Ohio".

It sounds like Spaw to me!

Spaw, you are a wonderful poet! You should share your poetry with your fellow Catters!

So without further ado, A Poem by Spaw:

"ODE TO MY PHALLUS

O Phallus, my phallus, why art thou so teeny?

T'would be a Prize, if ye were even half the size

Of an Oscar Meyer weinie.

O phallus my phallus, why art thou so teeny


They taught me much, they taught me well

To mine own self be true

To do my own thing

Alas, my own thing is much too little to do

O Phallus my phallus why art thou so wee

T'would give me much pleasure if thou wouldst only measure

At least two inches, or three

O Phallus, my Phallus

Why art thou so wee

I saw her there, so beautiful and fair

I was filled with desire

To stoke her lust into a bright flame,

Into a raging fire.

Sweet words, wine ,and poetry

Music so soft,

Surely that would do the trick

She giggled and tittered

Then she guffawed

"I've not even seen a candle with such a small wick!"

Have I angered the ancients, those powerful gods

Who created this kit'n'kaboodle

That they should give others such wonderful rods

And leave me with this pitiful noodle.

O Phallus, my Phallus

Why art thou so damned short!

The End"

I, khandu, of course, cannot relate to the problem expressed in the poem. Yet, I am moved by his sense of futility and inadequacy.

You are good, Spaw.

khandu

My best to ya, old buddy; I love ya, man!

ken

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: gnu
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 04:54 PM

Thus spoke The King.

Excellent.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Janie
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 05:07 PM

Somehow missed Kat's last update. Good news with which to begin the new year!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Bobert
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 05:46 PM

Hey, kenny...

B~

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Bill D
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 06:15 PM

I got it, SRS... I will work it out with that pencil...✍

And will write Spaw when they let him read.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Amos
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 06:33 PM

Many years ago, during a similar crisis, the Gaelic Goddess penned this song purely on behalf of the Great Flatulent Spaw, which I tender here with great affection:

It's In His Heart
(words by çine Cooke; music by A. Jessup)
D                   D                        G
How do we value a man, after all?
D                   D                      A
Why do we love him, and answer his call?
D                                                       G
Oh, where do we look for the mark of his worth?
D                                  A                           D
Or the reason that he is here, walking this earth?

D         Em    G
It's in his heart,
D                  A
It's in his heart,
D                                    Em
There's no other place to start,
A                   D
It's in his heart.

D                   D                                          G
Can you sum up a man by the coin that he holds?
D                   D                      A
Or whether he's young, whether he's old?
D                   D                                          G
Have you ever pondered the compass that guides
D                   D                                 A
To follow the straight path, wherever it lies?

D         Em    G
It's in his heart,
D                  A
It's in his heart,
D                                    Em
There's no other place to start,
A                   D
It's in his heart.

(Bridge)
Em                      F#m                Em                F#m
Oh, look in his eyes, they're bright and they're true,
Em                      F#m       G             A
No matter what colour, they're looking at you,
Em                      F#m          Em            F#m
And what do you see, when you look deep inside?
    C          C             A               A
A man full of love, honour and pride.

D         Em    G
It's in his heart,
D                  A
It's in his heart,
D                                    Em
There's no other place to start,
A                   D
It's in his heart.

D         Em    G
It's in his heart,
D                  A
It's in his heart,
D                                        Em
The soul that canÕt be torn apart,
A                           D
It's in his heart.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: gnu
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 06:38 PM

Thanks again Gaelic Goddess... and Amos.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Donuel
Date: 01 Jan 11 - 08:00 PM

My friend Ron Good had a similar condition as Spaw. IT took nearly 2 months of healing. Weight loss was was the most obvious after effect but all else went well until he walked too close to the turbo prop while in the Bahamas.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: maeve
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 06:40 AM

Good morning, Pat and Karen.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Lox
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 07:50 AM

Well Donuel,

With respect to your friend Ron, I suspect that if Spaw were in a similar predicament, I'm not sure how, but it would be the prop that came off worse.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: JennyO
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 08:39 AM

Sending Spaw all the healing energy I can muster. I don't spend as much time on the Cat as I used to, but I keep coming back now just to check this thread.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 08:57 AM

Thinking of you all today.

Saw a beautiful graduation photo.... how could one but heal with so much love to get up in the morning and greet?!

Let me know when he's ready to eat. I've perfected my 'buckeye' recipe and will wing them to you!

Dani

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Severn
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 09:43 AM

No expiration date*


1 COUPON GOOD FOR GOOD THOUGHTS FOR 2011

(There! That ought to be a lot of them!)

AND SOME SNAPPY PATTER, SON!

AND SOME OTHER THOUGHTS TO KEEP UP WITH THE TYPE YOU THINK WHEN WELL.

(I may be irredeemable, but my coupons aren't)

All this from a horse-spittle veteran who apprieciates from experience the value of Mudcat Support.

Karen, if they continue him on the Morphine after he gets home, stock up on Stools-Ofteners and Senna. I'll vouch for the fact he'll bloody well need them.

The good thing, is that his mind would be Morephined-ish than ever.

Remember, Spaw, that Acute Care means that it will be administered by a cute nurse or two. An upgrade so that you won't roll out of bed.

*And remember, YOU have no expiration date, either.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 10:00 AM

When he's ready to eat?

They ain't gonna eat Spaw... too damn tough! Probably taste like

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: olddude
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 11:23 AM

similar condition to Spaw? could that be Fartitis?

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 11:24 AM

Nice one, Sev!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 11:31 AM

Mighty Morphine Power Rangers!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 01:16 PM

Many years ago on the shores of the Mediterranean, people would risk their lives diving to collect a particular kind of shellfish. Many died, but the shellfish yielded the dye known as "Tyrreahian Purple" and was so costly that it could only be purchased by the very wealthy and powerful -- emperors, for example.

Recent archeology has brought some new facts to light about the preparation of and the ceremonies surrounding this legendary dye.

First, after the shellfish were brought to shore and scraped out of their shells, they were placed in large vats. They were then soaked in urine to dissolve the chemicals which produced the dye. The urine was flung onto the bodies of the shellfish by war heroes, those who had lost an eye or a limb in the battle and to fling the "chamber lye" was considered a great honor.

When the dye had been extracted, the vats were washed and the shellfish (which previously had been toxic because of the chemicals) were now fit to eat. Again, the only the heroes were permitted to partake of this culinary delight.

This select group of warriors were highly honored and were known throughout the Mediterranean countries as the "One-Eyed, One-Armed, Flying Pee-Pee Purple Eaters." Even today they are honored in song.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 01:49 PM

Source?

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 01:57 PM

I'm not going to do all of your research for you! Crap, I'm R-E-T-I-R-E-D, man!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Lox
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 03:14 PM

"source"

Bwa-hahahaaa!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Ebbie
Date: 02 Jan 11 - 03:36 PM

"One-Eyed, One-Armed, Flying Pee-Pee Purple Eaters." Rap

Ah, now I understand the inspiration. Spent long hours awake wondering about that.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: maeve
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 05:59 AM

Here we are again, Spaw. Nearly time for the sunrise.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 09:26 AM

Still here and sending good thoughts.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Rapparee
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 09:28 AM

The world is waiting for the sunrise AND the spawrise. So take up yer pallet and walk, dammit!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 10:07 AM

Still here, Spaw and Karen.
Mary

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 10:28 AM

Gosh. Will he really be in acute care for nearly a month?

Come on Spaw... Hoping you are feeling much better very soon.

I dressed up in a tight corset/bodice thingie with a saloon girl skirt on 31 December and did some singing (along with DJd music)and too much dancing at Dead of Night event in Swansea.

I didn't know about the sing for Spaw but can I dedicate this activity in retrospect?

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: gnu
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 10:32 AM

St. Peter says, "That was an unfortunate accident fellows, especially on Christmas day. We have a tradition. Can you come up with something appropriate to celebrate this holy day?"

The New Brunswicker reaches into his pocket and pulls out a bic lighter and says, "This is a candle." and St. Peter waves him in.

The Cape Bretoner reaches into his pocket and pulls out keys, jingles them and says, "These are bells." and St. Peter waves him in.

The Newfoudlander reaches into his pocket and pulls out a pair of pantyhose and says, "Those are Carol's."

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: GUEST,DonMeixner
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 10:54 AM

I generally don't come down to this part of the forum. I don't like the crap about stupid Americans, and stupid Brits, and stupid Aussies.
So I step in to see what new crap I can read to bitch about and I learn that Spaw is not the picture of health. What a load of crap that is.

Feel better soonest there Pat. So, bad taste jokes are in order?

How many gender non specific people of an alternative life style does it take to change a light bulb?

Eleven. One to actually change the bulb, two to write an affirmative anthem about light bulbs in general but only the new non incandescent ones, and eight more for the drum circle.

There I hope that was offensive enough for a few laughs when no one was looking.

Be well Pat.

D

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: gnu
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 11:02 AM

"So, bad taste jokes are in order?"

I was moved by the spirit.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 12-31
From: Jeri
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 11:39 AM

I gotcher Dylan right here, pally:

Come all of you people wherever you are
The light bulb went out, you can't see any more
You might lose your self, trip and fall to the floor
If the chairs, someone's re-arrangin'
Get out a new one and screw it on in
For the light bulb, it need a-changin'

For the best way to go, you usually need light
Or you may be the thing that goes bump in the night
When you find the stairs and fall down the first flight
Crack your pow, un-curly and ancient
So call the committee and vote on it now
Cuz the light bulb, it needs a-changin'

C'mon Spaw!

Subject: UPDATE 01-03-2011
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 01:30 PM

Bravo, Jeri!!

Some good news. His fever is down to about 99 degrees and his sinuses are better since they took the vent out of his throat and can treat him better. And, they are doing CPAP with him this morning and have him less sedated! Karen sounded hopeful that he will continue to improve and be moved to acute care and hope he will be among us, soon, to read your postings.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 01-3-11
From: maeve
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 01:33 PM

Great song, Jeri.

Thanks for the update. Looking forward to the Return of Spaw.

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 01-3-11
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 02:28 PM

Thanks for the update, kat.
Jeri - you need to start writing seriously again or at least sharing what you have written.
Mary

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 01-3-11
From: Lox
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 02:42 PM

Oh no - he's less sedated ...

I wanna be sedated!

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 01-3-11
From: Becca72
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 02:58 PM

Old woman goes to the doctor.
Doctor says "you've got acute angina"
Old woman says "well,yes, it used to be"

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 01-3-11
From: mouldy
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 03:05 PM

Good news about the fever and the sinuses.
Let's hope that things continue to improve, and he's able to read this and perhaps post in his own inimitable style - then we'll know he's really on the mend!

D'you think they'll really be able to put up with him in acute care for 25 days...?

Andrea

Subject: RE: Catspaw needs lots of good thoughts UPDATE 01-3-11
From: Amos
Date: 03 Jan 11 - 04:33 PM

They're giving him CPAP? Are you sure you're spelling that correctly?

Yay for a lowered fever!!! Go-o-o-o-oo SPAW! Wait...I have to go out into the hall first...