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CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You
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Subject: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: catspaw49 Date: 20 May 99 - 09:43 PM Hi Ya' Group !!! Three weeks ago I would have been totally without words had I known what was about to happen to me. Now that I'm officially on the mend, I still find it hard to explain. But what I am now and forever will be without words for is the way I feel about all of you. I am so honored and so lucky to be included in this community......Absolutely nothing can say what is in my heart. You are all truly unbelievable!!! Most of you have seen what a strong family surrounds me and that Karen and I have been blessed with the best......and I've been blessed with Karen. I have tried to explain all of you to various hospital people and they stare as though I'm having some kind of hallucination. I guess you have to live here at Mudcat to understand. This is an exceptional place, filled with exceptional people, capable of extraordinary acts of love and kindness not often found in today's world. I think it was Sandy that I asked if Max had any idea what he started here? Who would expect anything like this? It would be easy to become quite mauldlin at this point, but I'll refrain from it. Suffice it say that I AM CONVINCED that I am alive and on the mend ("Barely Living Though Chemistry") because of the collective power of your thoughts, prayers, and good wishes. A while back, I quoted a piece from the "Bhagavad Gita" which in essence states that no matter what, a man's deeds protect him. All of you are incredibly well protected; no one can pass on so much to another and not have it come back to them. You are an incredible group. With the opening of the "Star Wars" prequel thingy, someone commented that the "FORCE" should be with me. I said I didn't need the force......I have the Power of Mudcat!!!! I'd also find it difficult to start down the list of 'Catters who have done some extra special things for fear that I might inadvertently leave out or not give enough credit to someone. I have received so many wonderful cards, letters, CD's and other gifts...beautiful heartfelt poetry, phone calls......again just not to be believed!!! Thank You One and All............BTW, some of you are some sick puppies...a trait I admire as you all know, BUT THREE (3) of you sent me cards saying "Congrats on Having a Baby" type thing with hand written notes all saying that I probably wished I was instead of what I was going through. Three of you.......... I'm about to have to lay down for a while, but I'll get back into the swing of things over the next few days. So much goes on in the world and I can count on the'Cat to care. Thanks for keeping the litter box up katlaughing...now just move your ass over and let me sit down with you so I can decide where to start spreadin' it first!!! I can only end by saying I am honored to have your friendship and your love and to be a part of Mudcat. I can never repay what you have done for me and my family, but I will be here when needed for all of you too. I am honored and humbled to be part of this special little village, to be a Mudcatter. My love to all of you. catspaw |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: alison Date: 20 May 99 - 10:00 PM welcome back Catspaw, It's great to see you again in the flesh, so to speak. slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Lonesome EJ Date: 20 May 99 - 10:14 PM Welcome back Cats.Don't be scarin us like that again...I do believe you used up at least 5 of those nine lives. Smilin while I say it, LEJ |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Lonesome EJ Date: 20 May 99 - 10:42 PM PS. I thought it was great that you called your thread "at a loss for words" and then went on for 5 paragraphs! Damn, its good to have ya back! LEJ again |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Bill D Date: 21 May 99 - 12:08 AM I was offline during so much of this....and I just celebrated my 60th birthday tonight with some amazing friends...but seeing this thread is as good a birthday present as I can imagine!! Welcome back...take it easy...and rest well in the knowlege that all of those friends, the ones you have met and the ones you have yet to meet, are now part of you and your family.... |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: harpgirl Date: 21 May 99 - 12:30 AM zzzzat you 'Cat? Welcome back from your nosehair transplant!....harpgirl |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: katlaughing Date: 21 May 99 - 12:34 AM Oh, 'Spaw, you can have the whole damn box if ya want it! I can't see for sh*# anyway for the tears streaming down m'face! You don't know how good it is to hear your "voice", again. I am honoured that it was in my birthday thread that you quoted the Bhagavid Gita, just went back and read it, again, today. And, don't think that for one minute we are going to let up on all that we've been sending you; our Light, our Love, our Healing Energy is YOURS! Use it, use it, use it and keep well, dear one. (Okay, I drew the "be maudlin' card"). And, don't rush it! Whew! Let's see....what else have I been wanting to tell you....oh, yeah! Rog almost got confused for Reg and almost ran off with the tiple band, but he only plays the doorknockers and they dind't have any as good as he's got at home*smile*; Rick has Duckboots in his garden and bed; Banjer's been acting like a seargent major organising and keeping up morale; us touchy feely types have been flooding everyone with sweetness and light; Mick has been running like a maniac being the glue what holds us together; Joe, Joe Offer, Ma'am, has been srcutinising the Rockies for a few weeks; Art got a spiffy tuneup, BillD & Ferrara were gone, too, with a sick 'pewter; AlistairUK has disappeared; and, and.....well, why spoil it for you? You'll just hafta read through the rest of the threads to get caught up!
WELCOME BACK, YAWL SET A SPELL!Love you and my love to Karen, too, katlaughing |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Bev Lawton Date: 21 May 99 - 12:45 AM Does this mean we officially don't have to be nice to you anymore!! Welcome back. Bev Lawton |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Alan of Australia Date: 21 May 99 - 12:50 AM G'day Catspaw, Glad ter see yer back (& probably yer front as well). Also glad to see you're at a loss for words, a verbose post would still be going.
Cheers, |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Rick Fielding Date: 21 May 99 - 01:30 AM Jeez Paw! One day I actually am too busy to check the "Cat" and you come back to us! Man, am I glad to see you! I'm at a loss for words, but that won't last for long. Love you guy. Rick |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Barbara Date: 21 May 99 - 01:33 AM Wal, sheeeiit, gonna have to find some popcorn an a box, and ship this dang crittur off. Welcome home, catspaw. Blessings, Barbara |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Mark Roffe Date: 21 May 99 - 01:39 AM So I guess this means you'll be sticking around, huh?
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Tony Burns Date: 21 May 99 - 01:39 AM Welcome home 'spaw. |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Sandy Paton Date: 21 May 99 - 02:00 AM Welcome back! You gave us all a scare, my friend. Please try not to do it again. Rest easy, let the grass grow, and do tell your beloved how much we love her, too. Grandpa Paton |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Wolfgang Date: 21 May 99 - 03:38 AM Catspaw, this was not the first thread I opened today. I first saw your post on the religious doorknocker thread. I read it and it took me about 10 sec to realise it was you in person, not someone else using your computer who had written that paragraph. I knew you couldn't and wouldn't sneak back in without commenting, but I loved reading that paragraph first for I then knew 'HEY, HE'S BACK' in a way that brought tears into my eyes: business, I mean pleasure, as usual. So glad you're back, but take care. Wolfgang |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Helen Date: 21 May 99 - 03:45 AM Hiya, 'Spaw, Good to see you back in your litter box. I think we should take Bev Lawton's suggestion and officially set the date (and time) when we don't have to be nice to you, but just take you as you are. Then you'll *really* know you are back home. At the moment we're fussing and fretting over you like you were a welcome stranger, but I reckon if we start getting back to our normal 'Catty selves again you'll feel a whole lot less like a stranger, and just slip back into being just another one of us. *big grin* I've missed you, and worried over you, and booked my keyboard in for a rustproofing job to counteract the effects of crying all over it, and it seems like the longest 3 weeks I've had to endure for a very long time. So I can only imagine what Karen, Clarence, the boys, Wayne & Connie etc have been feeling. So, rest up those keyboard fingers, give your brain a chance to rest and think up lots of those witty retorts you're famous for, and just get back to normal (however "normal" is defined in catspaw-land. Love Helen |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: MudGuard Date: 21 May 99 - 03:58 AM Same as Wolfgang I first read your post in the religious doorknocker thread and it also took me some seconds to realize it was you yourself! It is really great to have you back here, but please take it slowly so we can have you here for a long time and don't have to start BS threads like "Hospital again"! Andreas |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Banjer Date: 21 May 99 - 04:20 AM
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: AndyG Date: 21 May 99 - 05:05 AM Welcome Home.
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Date: 21 May 99 - 05:09 AM First it's Max scaring us half to death and then you have a go at it as well!!! Just spare a thought for us old 'uns we can't cope with all this stress you know. I know we can never be as relieved as Karen to have you back but we sure did miss you. Catspaw bys vyken Baz |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Mo Date: 21 May 99 - 05:14 AM 'Paw, good to have you back - a great way to start this rainy Scottish morning, and a big thank you to you too. We all kinda knew this was a special place anyway, but your going off sick like that brought it home to all of us how much Mudcat really is a community. Helluva drastic way to get your point across though, wasn't it?? But perhaps not untypical....! Love you all loads Mo (being uncharacteristically slushy) |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: dwditty Date: 21 May 99 - 05:45 AM 'Spaw, I always figure there is a piece of gold in a pile of shit. In this case it was certainly quite a pile, and we're all so thankful to our own higher powers that you are on the mend. The whole ordeal has, as you say, brought home the point of what an incredible place the 'cat is - a little neighborhood bar shared by all the world. It is definitely unique. We have also come to love Karen and Clarence and Connie and Wayne - truly wonderful folks who are so important to your recovery. We are blessed to know them as well. So, keep up the good work, and here is a little more love and prayer coming your way to keep you off that catwalk and on the straight and narrow path to recovery. Godspeed. DW |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Vixen Date: 21 May 99 - 08:21 AM Dear 'Spaw-- *SO* GLAD TO HAVE YOU BACK!!! I can go back to forum searching on "Catspaw49" for enlightenment!!! (the 'bagdad vita' got nuttin' on you!) V |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 21 May 99 - 08:24 AM Yeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, yer back! Take it easy and let us all coddle you a bit- but the statute of limitations on coddlin' will be over in no time. Blessings and light and love on you all as you continue to hear! Allison |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: The Shambles Date: 21 May 99 - 08:26 AM "Don't it always seem to go? That you don't what, you got, till it's gone" Take care. |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: The Shambles Date: 21 May 99 - 08:38 AM For those who like soaps and don't like to come in half way through a story and for Catspaw, who may like to read it (he is the star of it after all), The Whole Sorry Tale From The Beginning. |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Jeri Date: 21 May 99 - 08:55 AM Hi 'Spaw! I'm the new cat on the block. While we've never formally met here, I've been sniffin' around the litter box and checkin' out some of the stuff you left behind before you went off to the vet. I'm thrilled with anticipation of your future contributions. Welcome Back!!!! |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Peter T. Date: 21 May 99 - 09:08 AM C.P. Welcome back, you were sorely missed while you were sorely hit. Yours, Peter T. |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Alice Date: 21 May 99 - 09:23 AM Dear Catspaw, through this scary experience of your illness, I have been inspired by the strength of your family and also by the power of all of us 'strangers' around the world who have been so deeply touched by what you have gone through. It made me realize how isolated I am, I thought, 'who would even know to tell the Mudcat if I was in the hospital'... I think I am not alone in realizing how strongly you are 'connected' to many people, both your family and friends, and those of us cyber folkies who join with you here on Max's creation. Relieved to have you back. alice |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Steve Parkes Date: 21 May 99 - 10:02 AM Bostin'! I can stop holding my breath now! Blue in the face (but not in the spirit!), Steve |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Jon W. Date: 21 May 99 - 10:18 AM Way to go Catspaw! Continue to mend, my friend. |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: arkie Date: 21 May 99 - 11:01 AM Catspaw - glad you're back. |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Bert Date: 21 May 99 - 11:19 AM Well trust our old Catspaw to take two screensfull to tell us he's at a loss for words. Glad you're back guy, missed you. Get yerself mended quickly. Bert. (Wiping a tear or two) |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Sheye Date: 21 May 99 - 11:21 AM Welcome home, Catspaw! It is so good to have you back. Sheye |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Date: 21 May 99 - 11:30 AM Catspaw, first let me say, welcome back. You don't know me very well, but I wanted you to know that the love, warmth, and caring that I saw extended to you was one of the things that made me instantly fall in love with the people of this site. There is so little of what we have found here, it would be very hard to give it up. I am very happy you're back. Stay well. I'm actually annap, but my cookie is messed up, so I had to create another login.
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Rex Date: 21 May 99 - 11:56 AM Welcome back! It's good to have you back among your friends. Rex |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Robin McG Date: 21 May 99 - 12:40 PM Whew! So glad to have you back but try to go easy and keep mending. We don't want to go through that again. A special thank you to Karen and Clarence for keeping us informed on your progress. |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: bet Date: 21 May 99 - 01:13 PM What a nice lunchtime treat to hear from you Catspaw. Glad your back on. bet |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: bet Date: 21 May 99 - 01:13 PM What a nice lunchtime treat to hear from you Catspaw. Glad your back on. bet |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Alice Date: 21 May 99 - 02:17 PM So, Catspaw, what is the address I should use to reach you and Karen? I have the one for Pat, in Atlanta, from another thread Pat Wyatt PMB D279 2221 Peachtree Rd. NE Atlanta GA 30309-1106 USA
Is there another address I should use now? Here's my email if you want to keep it more confidential. |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Pete Peterson Date: 21 May 99 - 03:59 PM Welcome back! Words fail me past that. |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: bill\sables Date: 21 May 99 - 04:04 PM Hi Catspaw it's great to see you back. Take it easy now we don't want a scare like that again Cheers Bill |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: bbc Date: 21 May 99 - 04:20 PM Others have already used my best thoughts, but I still want to say that I am happy & thankful to hear your "voice" again. You are certainly welcome back & we are delighted to add Karen & Clarence to the group, though the method by which that was accomplished leaves something to be desired. Heal & strengthen! best always, bbc & Duane D. |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Clarence (mawinlaw) Date: 21 May 99 - 05:05 PM Hi son in law: Man am I glad that you are home. I signed on before you last night so didn't see your message until today. Take REALLY GREAT care of you and I will see you on June fourth. The good news is that you are home and the bad news is that your maw-in-law is coming for a visit. Do you suppose that Cletus will find the place by then? Sounds like it could be a possibility since he has already hit every other place and surely must be about to stumble across your place before too much longer. Kiss the kids, hug the wife, and kick the cats (the fuzzy ones not the mud ones) and I will see you soon. Love......Clarence |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Liam's Brother Date: 21 May 99 - 05:36 PM Welcome back! Guess you won't be needing that blood I just sent you. What the hell, keep it.
All the best, |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Cat a Tonic (inactive) Date: 21 May 99 - 05:53 PM Dear Catspaw, I have been only reading the mudcat for a short now (kinda shy, I guess), but my friend Rick Fielding convinced me there was nothin' too it! So, over the weeks now, I have been reading about yr "not wellness,"and I wanted to send my sincerest wishes for you to get better real fast. I have heard so many nice things about you and yr family and I think that there's lots of nice people on this site that are sending good energies your way. I may not write too much, but I like reading lots of the threads. Take care. p.s. this is my first message and I'm happy I'm sending it to you! |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Jo Taylor Date: 21 May 99 - 06:15 PM It's all been said; welcome back! ,Br>Jo |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Mudjack Date: 21 May 99 - 07:09 PM The Cat's back and we're all looking forward to a PURRR....FECT come back. Mj |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Helen Date: 21 May 99 - 07:31 PM Alice, I'm a bit worried now. Do you think that we are all just a part of Max's creation? A figment of his imagination? You know the old saying, are we humans dreaming about God, or is it that God is dreaming about us? Does this mean that Max is really God? I feel like Tron, in the movie - i.e. just a creation of the software programmer (who then gets sucked down into his own cyber world). aaaaaaaaaaaaaggggggghhhhhhh!!! Where am I? Who am I? Helen |
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Subject: RE: CATSPAW .. at a Loss for Words, but Thank You From: Bert Date: 21 May 99 - 08:17 PM Er... Max doesn't HAVE any imagination:-) That'll get him going, he'll kill me. Hee hee hee Bert. |
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