Subject: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: bbc Date: 04 Jun 99 - 05:13 PM I'm one of those who thinks that birthdays should last at least 3 weeks, so I'm getting catspaw's started for him. According to the authoritative birthday list, catspaw49 is just about to become catspaw50!!! catspaw--all kidding aside--we are so thankful that you are around to celebrate another year of life! You add your own special flavor to our community & we're glad you're here. Greet Karen, Wayne, & Connie for us. Have a good visit w/ your maw-in-law & make sure you ask her for that birthday hug that I'm sending w/ her! love, bbc & Duane D. |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: The Shambles Date: 04 Jun 99 - 05:46 PM It didn't look, at one time like you were going to make this one, so have a 'jolly good time'. |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Rick Fielding Date: 04 Jun 99 - 06:38 PM Well old "possum breath", I've done my worryin', hopin', waitin' by the phone, song immortalisin', and almost prayin', so I'm gonna pass on one more piece of advice.(well, two more actually) Don't let the bastards get you down, and remember Satchel Paige's advice to not "angry up the blood"! Happy birthday, and shoot for 75! (at least) rick |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: katlaughing Date: 04 Jun 99 - 06:43 PM Well, now that the Cat is out o'the bag....seriously, it is my great pleasure and honour to call you my friend. I take even greater pleasure in telling others of this wonderful friend and his recovery through his own oneriness, the love of family, and the incredible community we both belong to. May it now and forever be thus, for thee and thine. Okay, NOW....when are you going to change that litterbox? And, is the tripod helping with the no lifting over 5 lbs going No. 1 thingy?**BG** If you don't have one maybe Reg, Reg and Reg could make ya one outta all them teeplays; then you could teenkle without lifting! Heehee! Happy Birthday from Way Out West, ya dear ole' pal o'mine! Say Howdy to the phoaks, while yer at it, and take yer shoes off an set a spell.(You know how we wise women "set a spell" doncha? When we give it the final wave of the wand!:-)) Love ya dearly, katlaughing
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Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: bill\sables Date: 04 Jun 99 - 07:52 PM I'm very honoured to be able to wish you all the best for your birthday, Although we've never met I seem to have known you all my life. So from North Yorkshire England many happy returns Catspaw. Bill |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: catspaw49 Date: 04 Jun 99 - 08:08 PM Well thanks Barb for posting this early...my life has been a bit unpredictable lately so I can see why an early post might be in order!!! Just a joke group........ Actually, I saw all the Docs this week and all have said I'm doing great....the one guy is a bit incredulous at how good things look and I couldn't help but use the line from the Pat Sky song. He said, "It was touch and go for awhile and I must admit you seem to be healing very well." Unable to help myself, I said, "Well Doc, I just can't afford to die...it ain't in the budget." This is the same guy that I was acting so weird with due to the drug reaction, and now I think he's ready to call in the shrinks again!!! Seems to have a limited sense of humor. Thanks once again to all of you for all those things I can never repay...a great bunch of people that I'm lucky to call friends. catspaw |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: SingsIrish Songs Date: 04 Jun 99 - 09:35 PM May this be your best one yet! Happy B-day! Mary |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Roger in Baltimore Date: 04 Jun 99 - 09:48 PM Sorry to be a spoil sport, but what exactly is going on here? First we had the twelve days of Alison's birthday. Now we are celebrating Catspaw's early. Next thing you know someone will request some Christmas song like "Christmas by Candlelight". Me, I am old-fashioned and I'm a-waitin' until the right day. There's a right way to do everythin'. Big RiB |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: bbc Date: 04 Jun 99 - 09:57 PM Good idea, Roger! We like Christmas songs all year 'round! Seriously (sort of), please do wait till Tuesday for your greeting. There will also be those who come on the scene after the 8th. I just feel that we only get a birthday once a year & it should be milked for all it's worth! Each to his own, as they say in France! best as before, bbc |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Date: 04 Jun 99 - 11:43 PM Well, where I am it's already *my* birthday but I'm not revealing who I am because I don't want *my* name plastered all over the threads page. So, from one Gemini to another, Happy B CatsP. Glad you're still with us to celebrate it. You can blow a few notes of Happy Birthday up the possum's arse for me too. Love from ??? |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Big Mick Date: 05 Jun 99 - 12:49 AM Well, you mangy old feline, ya managed to last another one, but I tink you used a couple up in the last few months. You know how I feel about that and about you. So I will just keep it simple and say Happy Birthday. I don't think I have ever said that where it made me happier to be able to do so. Big Mick |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: bbc Date: 05 Jun 99 - 09:05 AM Dear ???, It had been my original intent that the birthday/email lists would be used mainly for sending personal messages, virtual cards, etc., so that we wouldn't "clutter" the list w/ *BS*. Folks will be folks, though, & we seem to like some personal threads, too. I hope that people will send personal notes to catspaw & others, as well as posting to the list. Here's your non-name in lights, ???, blessings of the day! warm wishes, bbc |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: reggie miles Date: 05 Jun 99 - 12:37 PM From yet another Gemini to you, so glad to see you made it through another year and what a ride it's been this time. Keep shining through, Reggie |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Mikal Date: 05 Jun 99 - 02:47 PM Aw, forget trying to do this privately! I don't get the new computer until a month from now anyways! Email on this thing is really weird! 'Sides, I will be gone for most of this month anyhoo! Happy one, Catspaw! Mikal |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Margo Date: 05 Jun 99 - 03:03 PM If I were to misunderstand the pronunciation of "Cat'spaw" I could think someone was saying "Chutzpah" which I think you must have a lot of, since you're still here BUGGING THE HELL OUT OF US!!! :0) Happy b-day! Much love to you and yours, Margarita |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Liam's Brother Date: 05 Jun 99 - 04:55 PM Happy Birthday! Yes, sir, you hit the nail on the head... your life has been unpredictable lately. Now that you have stopped traffic on the Mudcat for days, I hope you will settle into a quieter life for the rest of the year. No more helicopters! No more operating rooms!
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Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Helen Date: 06 Jun 99 - 12:30 AM bbc, ??? was me. Thanks for the birthday wishes and the reminder of what the original intention was for the birthday list. I guess I was just feeling a bit worried that we would all end up with our names up on the thread list, and then the list would clutter up with personal message threads, and then the music minded people would complain about too much BS, and we would start losing some of them. Helen |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: katlaughing Date: 06 Jun 99 - 12:54 AM Helen: Happy Birthday and the music people are full of BS**BIG GRIN**!! All we hafta do is put BS in the title and they can keep away from the "tainted ones".....out, out damn'd spot! I hope you had a very good birthday! Here's to a great year, too! katlaughing |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Cat a Tonic (inactive) Date: 06 Jun 99 - 08:01 AM And from me, I wish you a wonderful and warm birthday wish and I think extended birthdays are a great thing, so keep it goin'!!!!! Cat a Tonic |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Barry Finn Date: 06 Jun 99 - 10:52 PM Happy B'day you little puff of breeze. If you send your snail mail I'll forward that copy, I promised of a tape I sent to Joe. I wasn't ready for a full blown gale only looking for a mild catspaw. Barry |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Curtis & Loretta Date: 07 Jun 99 - 01:01 AM Happy Birthday, catspaw, from the land of mosquitoes (oh, yeah, and the 10,000 lakes that cause them). Glad you made it through! Curtis & Loretta |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Date: 07 Jun 99 - 04:58 PM I'd gone to the village of Gato del Lodo to find the old man who still knew the stories. Sitting in the back of the cantina in a white shirt and straw hat, he looked and sounded liked a dessicated Alfonso Bedoya, but his eyes were clear. I brought two of strong local drinks to the table. "So, you want to hear the Catspaw story. It was a long time ago, he was an old man when I knew him and I was a little boy. But I remember the story." "It happended in the fiftieth year of his life.The opossums were oppressed, senor. They couldn't sing their songs, or gather with their friends. Catspaw hated that, he couldn't see it happen. He could come and go, cross borders, tell his stories, he was a musician...he was free." "The Catspaw thought maybe when he crossed the border he could take out a possum or two in his tiple. You know, kind of smuggle them. Well, it didn't work too well. They made the tiple sound dull and bad, jammed down in the sound hole, and Catspaw spent half his time re-stringing and tuning. Much as he loved the possums and their freedom, he hated it when his tiple sounded bad. He needed another plan." "So he had a talk with the opossums and taught them to sing. You see? He made them act like little marsupial flutes. He would hang that possum tail around his neck, blow into the little ass, and the possum would sing a note. I think you would too, senor. Squeeze a foot and blow, another note; two feet another note; cover an ear another. Like that. Sometimes he could get a hole octave out of one screaming possum. Sometimes the possum wouldn't have too much talent. He would be used as a drum." "Now the whole village came together to help Catspaw and his possums. Some people gave voice lessons, some taught the possums to stay still and be covered in mud so they would look like flutes. Some people painted possums." "One time, Catspaw crossed the border with a whole family of possums around his neck, from a big bull possum to a little baby. They all held perfectly still while he blew in their little asses like one big, heavy pan pipe. Catspaw looked like a damned cross between Zamphir and Marlin Perkins." "Catspaw helped a lot of possums, and he was known as a really talented flute player in his time. The tiple became a sideline." "That's why we all wear these, here in the village." The old man tugged at a cord around his neck and produced a little brown ocarina, worn smooth by the years he had carried it next to his heart. " It's a possum, you see? It is the first instrument we give to children here. We wear it to remember. It's good to laugh, to make music, to stay in touch, and to help your friends." "Catspaw was an old, old man the last time he went on the road, and we don't really know the end of the story. But I tell you this, senor. Late at night you can hear the sound of on ocarina over the hills. That's the Catspaw, blowing it long, sweet, and low." Many happy returns of the day to Senor Gato. Dave
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Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Bert Date: 07 Jun 99 - 05:30 PM Hurrumph! You don't mean to tell me he was BORN do you. If anyone was found under a gooseberry bush it was 'he of the possum whistle'. And take no notice of what Rick says, He's such an underachiever. I'm aiming for 135 and you'd better outlast me you young whippersnapper. Lot's more of 'em. Love you guy. Bert. |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Roger in Baltimore Date: 07 Jun 99 - 05:42 PM Dave! What an absolutely wonderful story. I will be off to al theatrical play with Marge tomorrow and will not have computer access. So, I want to wish you a Happy Birthday, Catspaw! I have no doubt you appreciate this one very deeply. When you know that no day is promised to you; you develop a deep appreciation for every day that comes along. Keep on 'Cattin'! Big RiB |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Banjer Date: 07 Jun 99 - 05:46 PM Happy Birthday ya old cuss, hope you can still read mine and Bert's sentiments after the "El Gato" story! If you're like me you are sitting in front of your pewter with tears streaming down your face.....That is absolutetly a wonderful story....I don't know what Dave does for a living in the every day world, but he's wasting his talents if he ain't writing....I been a wee bit under the weather meself here the past week or so, been answering e-mail and that's about it...Kinda got a touch of the heat, I suppose, but I'm near 'bout over it and coming stronger that ever... Banjer
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Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Bob Landry Date: 07 Jun 99 - 05:52 PM Hey, Catspaw, don't fergit ta howl tomorra. Have a great Birthday! Bob |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Susan A-R Date: 07 Jun 99 - 10:25 PM Happy Birthday!! Glad you are here to read all of our nonsense and hope you'll be doing so for many years to come. Now, go easy on those possums. . . Susan |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: alison Date: 07 Jun 99 - 11:22 PM hi Cat, It is officially Tuesday here in OZ..... so Happy Birthday, and lots more of them.... slainte alison |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Bud Date: 07 Jun 99 - 11:41 PM Happy Birthday and glad you are recuperating to celebrate many more! |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: campfire Date: 07 Jun 99 - 11:50 PM Happy Birthday, Catspaw! I have an unusual "gift". I just found out I'm getting a baby 'possum tomorrow (I work in a Zoo hospital, so raise all kinds of babies now and then). Since she's arriving on your bithday, I could think of no better name for this little 'possum than 'carina, no? But if I ever blow up her butt, the SPCA will be on me, so we'll just leave it at a name, okay? campfire |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Art Thieme Date: 08 Jun 99 - 12:49 AM Pat, Even if your birthday cake does set off the smoke alarm---have a fine one---AND MANY MORE. You sure did work for this one and it's makin' me pretty much happy as hell to be able to send you these birthday greetings!!! Onward and upward!!! Art |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Sandy Paton Date: 08 Jun 99 - 02:32 AM Glad to be able to join all the rest in sending you good wishes, Pat. You've helped us all to realize how precious each day we're given can be. Thanks for that. Now stay well, lad, and reasonably content. Sandy |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Alan of Australia Date: 08 Jun 99 - 05:58 AM Happy birthday Catspaw, again from OZ. Hope to see you right here for many more to come.
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Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: murray@mpce.mq.edu.au Date: 08 Jun 99 - 06:29 AM Damn! Alison beat me to it. I thought I would be the first to wish you a happy B-day on the day Catspaw. Anyway, better late than never. Have a good one. Is it your Birthday too Helen? If so happy B'day to you to. What's all this about a birthday list? Am I missing something? "BS" can after all stand for "birthday song". All the best, Murray |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: bbc Date: 08 Jun 99 - 07:51 AM Happy day of all days, 'paw, my friend! Wish I could read you the Dr. Seuss book & wish you all those outrageous things, suitable to a man of your stature. Hope it's a happy one & leads into a great 50th year! with our love, Barbara & Duane |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: harpgirl Date: 08 Jun 99 - 08:24 AM maybe you can also use your ocarine to suck out your nose hair...(?)....fun for the next half century!...happy birthday 'cat!!!!!...harpgirl |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Vixen Date: 08 Jun 99 - 08:39 AM Dear 'Spaw-- Have a great day! and many many many years worth of more! V |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: MMario Date: 08 Jun 99 - 09:20 AM Here's to 'Spaw and his birthday! May you have one 'possum-tootin' good time! MMario |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Cara Date: 08 Jun 99 - 09:24 AM Have an excellent one. You certainly deserve it. You should celebrate your last bday this millennium in a big way--or in little important ones. Happy happy!! love Cara |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Ted from Australia Date: 08 Jun 99 - 09:29 AM Catspaw49 Birthday to you.Birthday to you.Birthday to you Pip Ray, Pip Ray, Pip Ray Regards Ted |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Alice Date: 08 Jun 99 - 09:42 AM Many happy returns of this day, Catspa!! -alice |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 08 Jun 99 - 10:27 AM Today's the day! Finally!! I've been waiting impatiently for the official day to wish you the happiest of happies and many more! Blow a toot for me on the 'possom, ol' Cat. Happy day- Allison |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Mudjack Date: 08 Jun 99 - 10:47 AM HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAYCatspaw is fifty big ones and can now understand how us old poops feel. The memory is the first thing to go because after 50 you want to forget birthdays. Have a great day.....Mj |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Peter T. Date: 08 Jun 99 - 10:48 AM HBTYHBTYHBDCHBTY!!!!!!!. |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: annamill Date: 08 Jun 99 - 10:52 AM Happy, happy, happy birthday, Catspaw and many, many more. Just wanted to add my heartfelt best wishes. Love, Annap |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Night Owl Date: 08 Jun 99 - 10:59 AM HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Catspaw....that feels soooooo good to say. I'm still thinking the "Mudcat book" that kat's working on :o) should be titled " Life By A 'Thread' ". |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Rose Date: 08 Jun 99 - 11:44 AM Hippo birdie two ewes! |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: katlaughing Date: 08 Jun 99 - 12:11 PM Hey, 'Spaw....checked yer email, yet?? That llama is on her way with all them tipples! I pointed the federales in the other direction so they should be going off into the deep end of the Pacific in a day or two. Jaysus! I hope you got the email, so's ya know what the H I am talkin' about! Our 'Spaw:
Total wreck, Hesperus bound,
Arise, arise, and rally round
Blowing o'possums, all up and down
You've heard the tale of possums of sound AArrrggghhhh! Humbly presented off the top o'me 'ead, not a very full one fo' all that! Love you and Happy Birthday, Dearest Friend! katlaughing
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Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Steve I Date: 08 Jun 99 - 01:01 PM Catspaw, I'm kinda new to all of this, but have been following the posts of your recent illness. I am glad that you are back on your feet (so to speak), and I send all the best wishes I can for your special day. Steve I |
Subject: RE: catspaw's birthday is Tuesday, June 8th From: Bonedaddy Date: 08 Jun 99 - 01:22 PM The weather is here...wish you were beautiful! Happy Birthday!!!!!Bonedaddy |
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