BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)

Subject: BS: Good thoughts -aka wher Micca's been now
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 01:17 PM

Our Micca went wobbly, yesterday, and had to go in hospital overnight for some tests. He had the good sense to know he needed help and so, it seems, was prevented from having a stroke. They have changed his meds and will be monitoring him very closely. He is SO good about his diet, one of the meds they had him on was messing him up because he has so little sodium in his body unlike most folks who eat so much processed, sodium-ridden foods. Goodonya, Micca, for eating well for health!

In the meantime, folks, please keep him in your thoughts, prayers, etc. as they will be doing more tests to assess what they found last night and also to check out things further with his heart, that big ol' full of lovin' heart of his.

He is home and being loved up by Little Wugsie and is taking care as he has promised to do so.

Miccadarlin'...you know you have all that I have, all that I give, and all that I receive in deepest gratitude and with all good wishes for complete recovery and health.

luvyakat-SRC

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: gnu
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 01:19 PM

Thoughts and prayers.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 02:26 PM

MIcca, I forgot to say that explains why I couldn't get to sleep until about 4am, my time, this morning. Nothing I usually do worked to settle me down and I just couldn't figure out what was bothering me! I am grateful you are home and safe as can be.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 02:34 PM

All good wishes coming from Maine. Micca is a National Treasure IMHO and should be cared for accordingly.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Tinker
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 02:37 PM

Okay ya get huge hugs for taking proper care of yourself.... and well, for the wee bit of a scare ... I'll wait til your a bit better and I can put careful thought to that plan..

Blessings and Light
Love

tink

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now
From: Janie
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 02:41 PM

Steady now, Dear Friend. lots of good wishes and prayers.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 02:41 PM

Lots of positive thoughts from us at the Cottage! Candle lit & glass in hand, love & hugs,
Hil xx

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 02:59 PM

good job there isn't any sodium in cider mate. Dont scare us like this, we care about you -take rum and shrub for it! Love linda xxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Micca
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 03:17 PM

Scare YOU Linda???? Guess what it has done to ME!!!!!,(it did in 20 minutes what Senna pods usually take 24 hours to do) I am being heavily monitored and they are threatening me with all kinds of "Tests" and stuff, Echo Cardiograms and stuff like that. "She who must be obeyed" (Morty) has read me the Riot Act already.... the big downside so far is the new meds they are putting me on are STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL!!!!! (bastards!!!) my thanks to you all for your good wishes, I will try and behave myself and stick to the "true path" (thats going to be a first!!!) which is not Flamenco!!!, but clean and abstemious living (another first) I will report back with any developements!!!. BTW The "Technicoloured Yawn" I did in the A and E dept.(Emergency Room) at the Hospital was "Guiness Book Of Records" standard!!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Jeri
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 03:31 PM

Micca, sweetie, this will teach you to eat your salt like a good boy! Seriously, I'm glad you're OK. I'm sure Acorns can come up with some nice low sugar grape juice for you.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 03:35 PM

Now, hear this, pal- no more scary "episodes", got it? You are under strict orders to do every single thing your doctors tell you, or I can assure you that Nurse Ratchett would seem like the Angel of Mercy compared to the kind of treatment you can expect from me and the rest of us who love you!!!!!

Take care of yourself? Please?

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 03:43 PM

Take care, Micca!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 03:45 PM

Good thoughts coming from my direction too. I know how dangerous low salt levels are. Take care of yourself.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: SussexCarole
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 04:32 PM

No alcohol & Nurse Ratchett....now there's a prescription that should frighten you back to health!

All the best from us both    Carole & Andrew xx

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 04:33 PM

I think I wasn't as clear as I could have been. Micca tell me if I am wrong? The low sodium is actually good and what they would hope all folks with elevated blood pressure would do; it just seems the meds he was on aren't geared for folks who actually DO restrict their sodium intake. Now, as for the other, well, they've got to evaluate and maybe do more tests and make sure other things aren't going on in that brain and heart of his! Besides, grieving for a pint.**bg**

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 04:40 PM

Projectile vomiting? It's a damn good thing you weren't in my upstairs bedroom. There are limits you know.
Which reminds me - I finally returned the computer to its rightful owner and what do I find but a device that appears like a light meter. Micca says it is his but how can I know??????

Nurse Ratchett will seem little Mary Sunshine if you don't behave!

Glad the medical types got to you on time, Sweetie.

SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now
From: Gervase
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 05:05 PM

You daft sod. Look after yourself and remember to lick the roads in winter.
"The nurse said 'e 'ad a weak stomach. I dunno - he managed to get it a good ten feet with one heave!"

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 06:08 PM

Take good care Micca --- staying off alcohol is a tough prescription.....

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Jeri
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 06:18 PM

I would think projectile diarrhea would be worse.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 06:21 PM

Balance in all things -- yes, in general it's good to keep one's sodium intake very low (as Tom does) but you have to have SOME.

Balance! Balance! Balance!

Really glad, Micca, they caught (by accident you say) the potential for a stroke and headed it off at the pass.

Take care of yourself, friend!

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: ranger1
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 06:48 PM

We let you out of sight for a few days and look what happens! (((Micca)))

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 07:11 PM

I too have an alcohol free existence nowadays i never realised before quite how boring i am !

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 07:33 PM

Just chatted with the dear little man- he's actually feeling pretty chipper and plans to go to work tomorrow, as it's closer to the hospital than is his home! He seems to be taking care of himself, and was going to toddle off to bed after we said goodbye.

So, no Nurse Ratchett. This time. But she's watching you, Micca!



(he did seem to feel that the prospect of the collective wrath of several female Mudcatters at his bedside was daunting enough to merit continued good behavior as a preventative!)

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: kendall
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 07:47 PM

You old scroat! Take better care of yourself and you'll live to be 100 like me.

Ever notice that when we get sick the first thing they order us to give up is drinking? I have a theory. If we quit drinking, we won't live any longer but it will seem longer.

Reality is an illusion brought on by the lack of booze.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now
From: MaineDog
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 07:54 PM

Oh, dears, I am sorry, I have been off dancing again, so I have missed this until now. Verrrry best wishes to Micca and all who care for him!
MD

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now
From: curmudgeon
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 08:19 PM

Amen, Kendall. My cardiologist, just this week, advised me to "cut back" on spirits. I think he knew better to ask any more .

Micca - get your meds straightened out; they shouldn't all preclude alcohol.

Keep getting better - Tom

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: ClaireBear
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 08:59 PM

Merciful heavens! Micca, my dear, take care and get this sorted quickly; only the finest of fettles will do for you, lad!

Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: vectis
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 09:29 PM

Missed you on Saturday at Barcombe. get well soon mate

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 19 Jan 09 - 08:24 AM

Sorry to hear this, mate. Do as Dr says (even no booze!) we don't want to lose another good man.

ATB

RtS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 19 Jan 09 - 10:22 AM

I can report that himself was in Hertford last Thursday and, from the way he was belting out his songs, in good shape.
keith.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Jan 09 - 10:38 AM

!~!

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Nancy King
Date: 19 Jan 09 - 11:15 AM

Hey Micca! Positive energy flowing your way from me! Take care of yourself, please, and we'll be looking forward to seeing you at the Getaway!

Nancy

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now
From: Charley Noble
Date: 19 Jan 09 - 11:56 AM

Micca-

Nice to hear you still walk this earth!

I don't suppose you regaled the emergency staff with a few of your poems and stories.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: hesperis
Date: 19 Jan 09 - 05:22 PM

Get better soon! *gentle hugs*

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Severn
Date: 19 Jan 09 - 05:58 PM

Hey, I'm yet another alchohol free friend who can tell you it's all doable and is over here rooting for one of the gooduns and a person of value to me.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 19 Jan 09 - 06:37 PM

Keith in Hartford - he was in fine fettle on Thursday because the episode only happened this Saturday. He's back to his old 'not answering his text mail' self again...

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Morticia
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 03:57 AM

Yes, yes, yes, that's all very well you lot feeling sorry for the little scrote but I have to have him to a Burns Night Supper on Saturday and not be able to give him whisky.

Who is going to make whom suffer?

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 08:42 AM

So sorry to hear this.
Hertford folk are all hoping to see him again soon.
Very best wishes,
keith.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 09:03 AM

You can't choose your relatives Morti.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Becca72
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 11:28 AM

Welcome to the club of non-drinkers, my friend! :-)
Glad to hear you're doing better.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Charmion
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 01:01 PM

Oh, Micca -- ! And you were on my icewine list. Do try to get that medication adjusted to a more sociable setting.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Joan from Wigan
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 01:19 PM

Long time no see, Micca. Hope you're back to normal soon. Very best wishes, hugs and healing thoughts from this part of the country.

Joan

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 02:49 PM

Seems it's not working so well... he's back there again this afternoon. More good thoughts required I think.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 03:54 PM

Yep, looks like another overnighter for the old scrote.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 04:15 PM

OK - good thoughts from Maine. Tell him we're thinking of him.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: bfdk
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 04:40 PM

Get well soon, Micca.

Bente

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 04:52 PM

Now who's going to drink the Leibfraumlich yo left behind?
Yuch

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now
From: curmudgeon
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 04:57 PM

Positive energy and white light coming from NH.

Mary - cook with it - Tom

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Bobert
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 05:20 PM

Ya' say that hospitals are for the "wobblies"??? Maybe I could just move in one fir good...

But seriously, Micca... Get the heck outta that place... There's germs in there lookin' fir ya'...

Run!!!

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 05:49 PM

Just back from dropping off some entertainment for him... he's cheerful enough but obviously not well. He hates hospitals at the best of times but he's in the right place.

He hasn't actually been formally admitted as of 10.00pm tonight, but it is unlikely, with the amount of tests they have scheduled, that he'll be home before tomorrow.

All good thoughts welcomed.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Tig
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 06:08 PM

He rang me to tell me about his first booking there but to enjoy the B&B enough to go back for a SECOND?!!!! I told you to take better care of yourself Oh Ancient One.

We decided there should be a "Sulky" corner available at clubs and festivals for those of us who are on either No or Very Limited alcohol due to medications. Anyone know any decent non-alcoholic drinks which aren't filled with tons of sweeteners and other nastys - or would like to offer ideas for 'cocktails'?

Remember you've had Wugsie too long to send her back so just get well quickly and escape to look after her.

Lots of love and BIG HUGS
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Jeri
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 07:00 PM

He's only there for the food, isn't he...

Seriously, give him my best. I'm thinking of him and hoping they very soon get him tuned up properly..

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 07:05 PM

Loves and hugs and please tell him I am breaking out the last of the "special" incense, for tonight. Thanks Liz for letting us know.

Miccadarlin'...you know.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 07:29 PM

Oh crap! I missed Liz's post. Back in? With a cold bed pan, no doubt.

The wine is Reisling, not Liebfraumlich (SP?). Quite nice actually.


Damn it, Micca. Why couldn't you have pulled this here? You could have gotten first rate care and then left...

Is he still projectile vomiting?

SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: ClaireBear
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 07:49 PM

Micca better, Micca better, Micca better better better

(visualizing happy bouncy garden gnomes...)

{{{{Micca}}}},
Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Ebbie
Date: 20 Jan 09 - 10:41 PM

Micca better, Micca better, Micca better better better... Claire

I have my eyes closed and I'm clicking my heels.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Tinker
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 12:45 AM

Blessings and Light and the sweetest of dreams,
but this keeping me up nights .....
Well it's not as fun as it seems !

Let the most wondrous of light
Come shining on through
Get yout but back home
Ya da Ya da Ya tooo

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: KT
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 03:03 AM

Be well, dear Micca. lots of love from KT and the BEVELS.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: Morticia
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 05:01 AM

Just spoken to him, he is in reasonably good spirits and waiting on a doctor to tell him what's going on. More news later, I hope.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 09:33 AM

Thanks for the update, Morti!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 11:16 AM

Just spoke to him, just after he'd been tortured by the "physical terrorist" as he called it. He sounded good, upbeat, and thinking he might go home later, today. I don't know how things work there, but he did say they had more tests to do and I note the time over there is late afternoon, so maybe another night in hospital? He did say he had a room, all to himself, with his own en suite bathroom with shower and all. Quite impressed with that and puzzled that he had such. I told him it was all those Mudcat vibes we've been sending of "Take Good Care of our Micca!" He said he's had hotel rooms that weren't as nice.:-) He sounded good and I am thankfull.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 11:49 AM

Oh, JEEZ- sending warm and healing thoughts, etc., etc, blah, blah-

Get better, ok? Please?

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 12:10 PM

The hospital has had a lot of building work done lately. New clinics, day operations wings etc. They've also set themselves up as a university ie teaching hospital and I reckon they've had a few private rooms added so that they can cater for the burgeoning private market.


It could just be the smell, of course.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 12:52 PM

Gosh! If he gets used to the private bath, I will never see him again.

I do believe the food is better here...

Subject: BS: How to mend a Micca: Virtually that is
From: GUEST,Fortunato (temporarily in Texas)
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 04:28 PM

Micca, mudcat's own Traveling Gnome, raconteur and reputed folkie Casanova, has been somewhat under the weather. Feeling poorly, that is, and I'd like to start a virtual healing circle for him.

Please join hands with me as I call up spirits of health and well-being, spiritual healing, and all otherwise positive energy for our friend.

chance

Subject: RE: BS: How to mend a Micca: Virtually that is
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 04:30 PM

We're on it, Chance:
BS: Good thoughts - aka where Micca's been now!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 05:46 PM

Chance, I've combined the two threads. I liked your title, too, so I change the title of this one to include a bit of yours. Hope you don't mind.:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Azizi
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 05:53 PM

Positive vibrations sent to you from Pittsburgh, PA!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 05:59 PM

He's still in there, more tests to come apparently... I suspect he's hoping he'll be paroled tomorrow.

Will let you know what happens - as long as I can get onto the 'Cat that is!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Morticia
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 06:16 PM

I left my mobile (cell) phone at the office so can't call him tonight but I guess he is still in there as he isn't answering the house phone.

I hope there are some pretty nurses to take his mind off things, that is all I have to say about it.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 07:51 PM

Me, too, Morti. A private room is all very well, but it can get lonesome, esp. if you are used to being wugsied every night!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 07:58 PM

Yup, he's still there, but happy with his e-book and audio recorder!
He claims to be as comfy as can be and sounds as cheerful as I've ever known him!


(It's interesting that there seem to be no restrictions on cell phone use in UK hospitals, while here in the US there are signs (and portents) all over the hospitals forbidding cell phone use. Any techno-geeks on either side of the Pond know why?)

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Tinker
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 08:01 PM

Virtual, esortic, prayerful, however they choose to travel oh so positive vibes are headed over the ocean.....

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 08:02 PM

Good to hear things are looking up.

Listen, I have all I can do to drink for myself, it's an awful lot to ask to have me drinking for the both of us. But, I do like my champagne : )

Hugs, Micca.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 08:35 PM

I came home to find a pathetic sounding Micca Message on my machine. I don't dare call the hospital this late. He thinks he will be home tomorrow.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: catspaw49
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 08:48 PM

Well hell............Lots of action that I somehow completely missed................I am truly sorry Micca! Not that you particularly give a crap or a projectile barf, but I swear I just completely missed this thread befoe the title was changed. Kat.....Its all your fault!

See, I blame her for my own fuck-ups and all is well. I'm thinking part of the problem was Sins and Jacqui as well so I am totally without fault!

And uh, like,,,,,,hmmmmm......what the hell was this about?.........Uh, I guess, er, maybe.......WAIT!!! I GOT IT!!!

Okay......feel better and I'll hold a good thought. Every time I write that I think that holding my dick is a lot more fun but I doubt it helps anyone besides myself. But then again, I wouldn't hold your dick for all the zebra mussels in Lake Erie.

Get Well



Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Hollowfox
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 08:50 PM

Good thoughts flying out now, and a $#@!-reduction candle will be fired up as soon as I get home, in about half an hour.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Amos
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 08:53 PM

Personally, I think they should let him drink, unless that's what's making him wobbly...


A

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 08:54 PM

Somehow I think that UK Patterson would not let Ohio Patterson within 50' of his "organ". Just a guess.

Visions of Spaw holding his reduction candle - LOLLLLLL

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: catspaw49
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 09:03 PM

I'll have you know there is nothing reduced about my candle..........

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: open mike
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 09:05 PM

here's bunches of good thoughts and hugs for you, (((((micca)))))

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Bert
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 09:29 PM

...Our Micca went wobbly,... Now pray tell - how did you know?

I nearly pissed myself at his senna pod remark, then I had to explain it to the family.

It's no wonder he got a private room with record breaking projectile vomiting.

Get well y'ol fart! Which shouldn't be difficult with all these Mudcat beauties wanting to be your Salty Dog!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Little Hawk
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 09:40 PM

OY! If I'd have known this was happening before I would have got in touch with Olive Whatnoll and had her rush to your bedside, Micca. She would want to feed you some of her latest pastrie creations, of course, and fill you in on the latest gossip about "wot's 'appenin' in 'Ull", and I expect that would do wonders to restore your flagging spirits. Olive has dirt on half the people in Hull...the half on the lower end mostly...and she is quite eager for someone to share it with.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 09:41 PM

Wonder if it was red wine or white? No wonder they took him off alcohol, It is a punishment.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Janie
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 10:12 PM

Micca, get better Now!!!!!!

All these lit candles are contributing far too much to global warming.

{{{{{{{{{{{{Hugs, dear one}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 10:26 PM

Jeez, Spaw...a gyrl tries to be a little cutesy and ya blame it all on her! I don't mind cleaning up the litter, but when you've messed it up scratching around about me...well, maybe I will and maybe I won't clean it up!

Micca, don't forget he comes from the other side o'the family!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 11:58 PM

Micca, three words...
really good Scotch.

That'll fix you in no time.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 02:17 AM

why the ads for "Binge Drinking" - Don't turn the night out into a ... & best of all (typed exactly as written) "brethalyzer,free shipping" - becaose enogh is enogh alcohol

was someone imbibing as they set up that webpage?

get well soon, you'll feel better, Micca!

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: GUEST,alison
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 02:53 AM

blessings and light from the other side of the world

hope you're feeling better

hugs

alison

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 03:18 AM

The malingering old git is waiting for more test and I'll let you know what's happening when I know...

The restriction on mobile phones is due to a perceived interferance with cardiac monitoring equipment... allegedly. There are areas in UK hospitals where they request mobiles be turned off. A&E (ER) is one of these because of the resusc equipment.

Really what it is, is a money-grabbing corporation who install mobile 'public' phones for the bedside in hospitals, who want to be able to continue charging extortionate rates to patients who wish to let people know where and how they are.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Tinker
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 07:27 AM

Thanks Liz.

I'm not awake enough yet to even begin figureing out how these two ads apply to the conversation.


Positive Attitude Test
Do You Think Positively? Take A Free 2 Min. Test To Find Out.

Law of a Perfect Body
Just Obey this 1 Rule, That's All.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 07:32 AM

Micca -

Good thoughts, good wishes, love, hugs and light, from Erica and Bryn.

Thanks for letting us know, Kat - Love, E & B

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 08:09 AM

"Micca, don't forget he comes from the other side o'the family! "
otherwise known as the shallow end of the gene pool.


I tried to call Micca this morning on his cell and got an odd message. Now I understand. Cell phonesd are usually banned in hospitals here both for the electronic problem and the fact that people seem to need to bellow into them - damn annoying.

What's the 1 Rule, Tink? Micca needs to know.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Noreen
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 09:02 AM

Rules in UK hospitals re mobile phone use have very recently been relaxed in most areas including at the bedside.
Certain areas have special signs where they COULD affect certain equipment.

So the expensively-installed and expensive-to-use bedside telephone systems will be losing money for the companies which installed them.

There are privacy issues too- not just noisy phone conversations on the ward, but camera phones...

BBC News: Hospital mobile bans can be eased

Wishing you well, Micca.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 01:48 PM

all the very best for your speedy recovery........then of course for the speedy recovery of those that have been tending to you

Fiona xx

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Tinker
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 02:40 PM

I can't even figure it out for myself and the links are no longer found on this thread.

I started exercising and eating right and gained 3lbs. clearly my interpretation is not the right one....

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 02:54 PM

It's muscle, Tink. It weighs more than fat.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Cllr
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 04:56 PM

Micca I hope you feel better soon, regards Cllr and Champagne Carol

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 05:14 PM

Went to see him earlier - for those who've been going nuts trying to contact him, his phone battery died. The visit included taking a new battery and the charger so he'll be able to reply. To the person who called his house at about 7.20pm GMT, sorry, I couldn't find his phone and then I couldn't work out how to use it so I missed you and may have screwed up your answerphone message.... my bad!

He's slowly going nuts with boredom and is STILL waiting for his MRI scan, but is hopeful at getting parole tomorrow.

He says the tea tastes funny and thanks for all the messages which he'll catch up with when he can.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 05:19 PM

Oh and


100!!!

First for ages.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Morticia
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 06:09 PM

Lord, I wonder what they are putting in his tea? I wonder if it will work?

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 06:18 PM

Well the stuff they put in my tea in the army 45 years ago, is beginning to work at last, Morti.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Tig
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 06:21 PM

Makes you wonder if it's that that is making him still a candidate for their hospitality - let's feed the alcohol drinking gnome tea with additions and see what happens since we can't find more willing victims.

Escape soon - and thanks for checking out the machines!

Lots of love and hugs
Tig
xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Joybell
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 08:07 PM

Sending belated thoughts from here too Micca. I understand about wobblies. Mine got me a pacemaker. Glad it's all getting sorted for you.
Cheers, Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 Jan 09 - 10:45 PM

He called me at some vampirish hour (UK) and sounded kind of groggy, but perked right up as soon as we started talking. I read him a few choice bits from this thread, esp. those of Spaw, Amos and others about their "candles." That got him to laughing. He says they are to do an MRI tomorrow, that it seems since he was going to be there tomorrow anyway, they'd decided it was just as well to keep him where they can monitor him, rather than go through any A&E(ER) intake, again, if he had another emergency. Makes sense to me. He also said something about his trousers/pyjama bottoms? not staying up and he was getting ribbed about flashing them or some such. The connection wasn't the best, so I am not sure I got that exactly right. Sounds like him, though, doesn't it?:-)

{{{{{{MICCA}}}}}}}

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: mouldy
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 06:37 AM

Just caught up with this one! All good thoughts heading down south!

You know, the old bugger might have been more considerate. I mean, I have just retired fully from care work, with its giving bed baths and the like to gentlemen (and ladies).....just be warned, lad - I still have the uniform, plastic aprons and rubber gloves; and also I would risk my bad back just to see the look on your face when I snap that latex!

Andrea x

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 08:09 AM

I spoke with him last night, Apparently they have fitted him with jammies that pop open if you flex your waist. That way, if your hands are juggling poles and cords and connections you can still pee. He of course insists on flexing at odd moments and "flashing". Any wonder why he has a private room?

That was me, Liz. I thought he might be home. No problem.

You know, I think this is all my fault. I fed him Lipton Tea. Might have killed him...So Sorry Micca. I will have proper English tea available from now on.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Tinker
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 08:36 AM

Now Mary, he and I have talked about his bringing tea up to Maine himself. But he's been distracted by the French Vanilla Coffee up your way. I have easy access to PG Tips down here I'll send some north before the next visit.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 09:22 AM

I'll get my supplier to send some Typhoo Tea from the UK.

I hear that the Mystery Blonde has been in contact with him as well so he's doing alright with the ladies, in spite of everything.

Andrea - I am a little worried about the latex - he might NEED a pacemaker if you start threatening things like that!

Get well soon Micca - we're all keeping you in out thoughts mate.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 01:40 PM

His tea of choice is PG tips - the stuff the monkeys drink (or produce... one or the other).

The trousers in question have press studs to secure them. I use the word 'secure' in its loosest form, which is indeed, what the trousers are. They're a delicate shade of mint ice-cream green, and that's all that's delicate about them!

He had one scan this afternoon at about 3.00pm, sending me a message at 4.30 that he was waiting for another. No word since and as it's now 6.30pm, I suspect he'll be there for another night. Just as well I bought all that cat food.

It's just as well I've known him for 23 years... there are few bits of him I've not seen unclothed so I was prepared for the flashing, but if anyone of a nervous disposition is inclined to visit, take a pair of dark glasses or a sturdy bag or bucket - those papier mache bowls they give you are useless.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: curmudgeon
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 01:43 PM

We'll be drinking his health at the Press Room tonight. And all the more so as he can't join in, yet - Tom

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 05:17 PM

News as of a couple of hours ago, looks like he's there for the weekend too. Manitas visited earlier but survived the trousers.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 05:44 PM

of course someone could just sew up the flies. PG Tips are disgusting Yorkshire Tea rules ok!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: GUEST,Tinker
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 05:56 PM

I had Yorkshire Tea when he visited and he bought PG tips for a "proper" breakfast.....

Liz let him know I am on a beyond belief cleaning spree....It always means something.... Lots of energy rolling his way...

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 06:00 PM

He called me as I was filling up my car with gas (petrol). I told him that's what I was doing. He mentioned something about calling from the loo as it had better cellphone reception, then made some rude comment about us both being gaseous.:-)

Horror of Horrors, they played pop music for twenty minutes while he was in the MRI! As he hates it, it seems fortuitous that he survived such torture. Thankfully, as LtS said, manitas was by and brought him some classical music to listen to. He is VERY bored.

All the experts had gone before there was time to do the echo, today, so it seems he has to be in the weekend to wait for them to return and also, I think, so they may keep a close eye on him. (He actually thinks that, too, from what he said.)

Liz, thanks for keeping us up to date and also for being there for him and Wugsie. I know how much he is missing her and how much she must be missing him. I hated being away from my cats, in hospital. It is a great comfort to know someone we can trust takes care of them.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 06:02 PM

Linda - I'm given to understand that the 'easy access' is to facilitate correct procedure by those whose hands are otherwise occupied with an IV line or walking aids... sewing them up would defeat the object of the excercise.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 07:02 PM

Surely a case for the big yellow handbag liz i am only trying to stop him from frightening the nurses if any sudden movement leaves him exposed

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 07:11 PM

Only just caught up with this one.... all best wishes, hope you can make it to the Anchor next month!

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: ranger1
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 08:24 PM

Micca, Micca, Micca...What are we going to do with you? No, wait, don't answer that, PLEASE! Get out of the hospital soon, don't you know there are sick people in there?

(((Micca))) Get well soon, okay?

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 23 Jan 09 - 09:45 PM

Micca please may you escape soon ,and thanks for the call.
Having spent ten days in hospital myself with the worry bunnies in the past;
Its boring but better than weeks between each outpacient tests.
Bad news you being told to be a wine taster providing you spit it out
though !
When all the tests and medication are sorted hope you be allowed to swallow the dreadful stuff !!!
Get well mate,
Richard.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 10:25 AM

Get well soon Micca!

We expect you to be attending Getaways for many years to come. After all, I can't carry the parody banner all by my lonesome self.

(pause)

Well, OK, maybe I *could*, but it's not as much fun without a partner-in-crime! 8-)

-- Gary

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Fortunato
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 10:57 AM

Thanks to all for the updates, please keep them coming. Tell him we're all thinking of him.

cheers,
chance

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: lady penelope
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 12:42 PM

Peter says perhaps sewing up Micca's flies earlier might have prevented many problems.... I don't know what he means by that.....

If you get out before we come round and put the frightners... I mean visit you, keep well you old bugger.

TTFN Pen.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 03:07 PM

Because all of the trousers I've ever seen had only one fly, I keep having these images, from an old movie, of Count Dracula's demented helper, in a jail cell in London, catching and eating flies, only someone has caught them all and is stitching them together with a needle and thread and I have a feeling of amazement that anyone would want to do such a thing! I hope I'm not picking up on some awful drug-induced dreams of Micca's!**BG**

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 03:16 PM

We're hoping to get along to visit tomorrow. I'll take a kilt pin with me, he'll just have to be verrry careful with it *grin*

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: GUEST,Nurse Ratched
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 05:34 PM

Damn! He escaped that hospital before i could arrive with my healthful anti-stroke regime:

1. First, beat with a large paddle (punishment for High Living)

2. Chilli colonic delivered with fire hose.

3. Brain-clearing anti-alcohol remedy:

1/2 cup mineral water mixed with juice of 10 raw chillis, ginger and coriander tonic, grapefruit exctract and crushed pepper - swallow half, snort the rest through nose and take a vigorous walk.

LtS - can you administer quickly?

N.R.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 05:51 PM

He's still there Nurse Ratched, at least until Monday...

Anyone visiting is welcome to drop in here for a cup of tea/coffee/gin...

It's best (and cheaper) not to park in the hospital grounds but in one of the streets nearby. Don't use the Glenn St entrance near Prince Regent's Lane, you'll have to walk the length of the hospital. Park in Lonsdale Ave, New City or Boundary Road and enjoy a short walk over the Northern Outfall Sewer or as it's more fetchingly called - the Greenway.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Gervase
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 06:14 PM

Well, I've just had a long chat with the old scrote tonight, and he's in fine form. He's been passed through the bowels of an MRI scanner and not broken it, he's had nurses taking blood samples at unholy hours of the day and night and, worst of all, he's been forced to eat hospital food.
But, despite all that, he's the same loveable loon we know and love.The only probem is, the poor bugger's bored out of his box, and no wonder. I fear that the Newham hospital may yet rue the day they admitted him!
He's awaiting the results of a battery of tests (I don't think there's an organ they haven't yet probed, jabbed or bled), but in a perfect world he'll be out ere long. And, what's more, there's a rather large incentive for him to get off the pills and back to normal, in the form of some really rather exceptional Rioja.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 06:16 PM

Thanks for info Liz, just in the nick.... of time, obviously...

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 06:18 PM

Morti and I have had a discussion and feel it is in his best interests to clear the house of all alcoholic beverages before he gets home so he is no longer tempted.

Where did he say the Rioja was?

We will of course, find a good home for it all until he is given the 'all clear' to indulge again.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Morticia
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 06:57 PM

Sa him this afternoon and felt he was in remarkably fine spirits considering his incarcaration.....having said that,I witnessed one or two remakably pretty young nurses and have been given to understand that the physio is pretty damn hot also.

All in all, I shouldn't worry that he is suffering unduly.

Thanks for the coffee, Liz, that was a long and tedious drive home but we managed to stay awake thanks to St.Caffeine.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 08:12 PM

He's like a little school kids sneaking off for a smoke in the loo, only it's to make his phone calls.*bg* I also spoke to him at almost midnight his time. I"ll tell you when I worked as an aide in hospital none of my patients were up and out of bed at that time of the night!

He did sound much better today, than yesterday and yes, he is very bored, but seems to be trying to make the best of it. I don't think Monday can come too soon, though.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 08:30 PM

My Guru has promised to deliver a copy of this thread. You aren't really de-alcoholing his home, are you? Maybe you should delete that from the thread...poor Micca.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: catspaw49
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 08:54 PM

Why do I keep noticing the line "fine spirits" in this thread? Are his fine spirits due to an outside source of fine spirits? ............Hmmmmm...................No, no, of course not. Micca wouldn't have any of that kind of craving..............No, must be something else.


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Rowan
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 09:30 PM

Seems like there's quite a bit of this "hospitalisation" stuff going on at Mudcat at the moment. All the best, Micca.

Cheers, Rowan

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 09:43 PM

Too late, Sins, he already knows.:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: artbrooks
Date: 24 Jan 09 - 09:56 PM

I don't know how I missed this.

Tell him that Jenn and I hope he gets well and out of there soon...but he should watch out for the pretty nurses and physios (we call them PTs). They have medical training AND KNOW HOW TO HURT YOU!!

Art and Jenn

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Cats
Date: 25 Jan 09 - 06:50 AM

Get well soon Micca, and if you need rest and recouperation afterwards we have a very healing house here in Cornwall [and I promise to hide the Hicks 125]Kathy & Jon

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Jan 09 - 06:59 AM

Thread printed, but only got to Art's post, 'fraid Cats' post will need to wait till the gnome gets home (sorry Cats)!!

Taking out all the spare lines & thread headers it worked out to 18 pages, that should get him through tonight with a smile on his face. I'll give him lots of hugs in an hour or so....

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: artbrooks
Date: 25 Jan 09 - 12:54 PM

Maybe a mod could combine these two threads?

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Jan 09 - 02:57 PM

Well, the Ancient old Scroat seems quite relaxed about his stay in the hospital and is letting the professionals get on with their jobs. He's looking forward to further tests tomorrow & is hoping to go home asap. He's talking about walking a bit more to get a bit fitter so he's definitely taking this seriously!!

He was delighted to receive the printed threads & will be reading them now I'm sure. They haven't got him sorted with an internet connection yet, but he's hopeful!

He's under the impression that the 'alchohol-free' meds may only be for a year and he assured me that he could wait a year for a good Rioja. Did you girls leave him any????

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Jan 09 - 04:29 PM

I had combined them, early on, but then the second one got started, so I figured there was a good reason for that and decided to leave them alone. Now, they've both become a bit long too combine, easily. Besides that, twice-said, twice mended, eh?:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Jan 09 - 04:41 PM

Just be careful when you do get the OK to drink.
"Excess alcohol will certainly complicate diabetes as well as predisposing to circulatory problems such as hypertension (high blood pressure).

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Maryrrf
Date: 25 Jan 09 - 05:05 PM

I don't know how I missed this thread - I'm glad to hear Micca is on the mend!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 25 Jan 09 - 09:17 PM

Returning from our visit to Micca the man was in good spirit, no not that one !!!
Best hospital to be in though , better than anyone else gets ?
Im a tad worried about the booze removal from his home though as he accepts not drinking for now ,and some wines should not be moved !
How can he give visitors a drink after the escape?
Quote of the day from Micca "If I come to yours I will bring a bottle of Port and not drink it but you will"
Cheers Micca :>}

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: mouldy
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 07:46 AM

I've just posted up to the other thread, but the gist is:

Although the P45 came today, I still have the gloves and I know how to (legally) use them! Hell, what else would I do with about 4 doz pairs of latex gloves?!

C'mon, you old bugger, behave yourself, grimace and take the medicine, and then get yourself out of there asap!

Andrea x

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 08:13 AM

Are they the purple ones? I really love the purple ones...

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 10:17 AM

I'm really beginning to worry about you SINSULL

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 10:31 AM

Acting on information received, I understand the purple ones are not latex - they are the ones for people allergic to latex. As it's a fairly serious condition if you're in and out of rubber gloves all day, the hypoallergenic ones are more common now, to prevent accidental contamination.

I prefer them too, such a lovely shade.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 10:33 AM

That's nice, John. Thank you for worrying.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 10:34 AM

And apparently a lot harder to lose inside surgery patients.... it's the colour that makes them stand out.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 11:22 AM

Talking of patients.. he's had an ECG today, I'm just waiting for him to get back to me with the results - like whether he's getting kicked out tonight or if they're going to start charging rent.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 11:26 AM

No news other than he had the test and no-one has told him anything other than 'it's working'... I presume they mean his heart, rather than anything else. Most of that stopped working years ago. He may well be in another night.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 11:41 AM

Poor Micca. He must be going stir crazy right about now. Wonder if they just need to fill a bed and he isn't going anywhere until a new patient turns up.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 11:53 AM

Nitrile

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: artbrooks
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 12:25 PM

Well, I just spoke to him, and he is in good spirits. He does say that he might have to learn to "drink" wine by the taste and spit out method, if his "awfully good friends" go through with their threat promise to reduce his stress level by removing all of the booze.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Big Mick
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 01:19 PM

Just in from 3 days of concerts for college students and Irish American Societies, and find this?????? You are not shitting me any, Patterson. You went on Facebook, found that Lane, Fielding, Patterson and Swan, Layabouts at Large and for hire was accepting (for the first time in its history) associate members, so you decide to rack up some hours. Shameful, lad, simply shameful. There are others that have trying for years .... so this is but a weak attempt to jumpstart your app. But the no cider thing is problematic, as drinking the clients booze is a big part of all this. Tell me, lad, are you able to let loose air biscuits? Can't be a layabout if you can't let the occasional "poot" into the room atmosphere. We are a new age group of layabouts and believe and practice the ancient art of aromatherapy.

Listen, I have to handle this delicately, but if you decide that it is time to "getaway", could you make sure someone knows that I would like my Folk Legacy hat back??? Thanks. (you sneaky wee man...... I still laugh when I think of the look on your face when you pulled that one...)

BTW ....... I've seen the "candle" during your infamous walk to the shower in the co-ed dorm at Getaway. Spaw...... unless you have a problem that defies medical description, you might want to stay out of this one......   LOL.

Get better, my good friend. I have the candles lit and you are square in the middle of my reflections and prayers.

Much Love,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 01:53 PM

Well, he's just being a social butterfly via his cell phone in the loo. I also spoke with him this morning (his afternoon) and he did, indeed, sound quite chipper.

Spaw, I hate to tell you, but he asked me to pass this along to you:

He wouldn't touch your *candle* with a ten-foot pole!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 03:10 PM

Interesting fact. When I type 'loo' into my mobile the predictive text gives 'jon'. Sort of right really.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 03:25 PM

Big Mick - I can testify that yes he does - why do you think he's in a room on his own.

Still there again this evening. I'll visit tomorrow if I get chance and ask what is going on.

The cat is fine, well fed, litter tray replenished and didn't hiss at me today... progress I feel.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: GUEST,Lady P
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 04:24 PM

Yup the purple gloves are nitrile. They come in slightly different materials (still nitrile but with different properties) in a very dull grey and a rather fetching turquoise.....

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 04:29 PM

After a very unfortunate afternoon spent avoiding a strange man in the Goodwill because he had gastric distress and was clearing whole sections where ever he went, we (Jacqui, Tami and I ) discovered it was actually Micca creating the stench. And we had to ride in the car with him.

To think he blames it on the cat.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Morticia
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 06:16 PM

Yep he is in there another night and hoping to be released into the wild tomorrow.

I am trusting you lot to keep an eye on him whilst I am in Egypt (leaving Wednesaday, be gone a week) and no, I do not have bail money so you will just have to do your best.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jan 09 - 07:14 PM

We will keep an eye on him Mortie. Enjoy your trip.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 06:03 AM

Latest news hot off the text... he's going to be in a few more days but Thursday looks good.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 08:41 AM

A few more days??? I knew it! He is pretending to be ill so that he can keep the private room and room service. Where is Nurse Ratchett when we need her?
Kat - get in here. There is work to be done.


Liz - thanks for the update and for taking care of the kitty. You can keep any booze that you find. OK?

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Fortunato
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 10:19 AM

I do hope he's properly mended. Remind him they shoot horses when they pull up lame...

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 10:33 AM

Another test or two and I think they will have him sorted out, safe and sound. The one thing he has been very sure of: 'tis better for him to be there than wind up in A&E, again and have to go through all of that poking and prodding etc!

Right now, for the rest of it:

I give thanks for Micca's complete good health and well being. I give thanks for this or something better for the highest good of all concerned. So mote it be.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 12:11 PM

Whoever visits him next, tell him I won't mail his computer gadget until he is home again. Apparently it is expensive - that's why he left it behind. heh heh

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 01:50 PM

That's OK, he'll just buy another one.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: lady penelope
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 04:03 PM

Thursday??? But we haven't boarded up the windows yet.....Waddya mean you're not leaving bail money behind...???

They're gonna have more bits of him in jars than there are bits of him at this rate....

I know, threaten to send in the mutt. Where is Jack these days???

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 04:44 PM

Cruelty to animals. Call the RSPCA

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Jan 09 - 05:25 PM

Have fun, Mortee, you've earned it! We'll take good care of him.:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Jan 09 - 08:24 AM

Another foot or two of snow falling in Maine. I am saving the candles for when the power goes out. But you are still in my thoughts and prayers, Micca.
Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday so I bought a copy of The Office UK and still have a bottle of champagne left from New year's. A toast to you once you are home.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: GUEST,Essex Girl
Date: 28 Jan 09 - 08:47 AM

Micca, I've only just seen this thread ( I haven't managed to get below the line lately). Get better soon, we need people like you around. Hope to see you at Sharps when you're well again. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Linda

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: kendall
Date: 28 Jan 09 - 08:52 AM

More good thoughts to you you old scroat. Get well, we haven't finished with you yet.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Phot
Date: 28 Jan 09 - 01:21 PM

Jack is at this very moment looking at my computer screen at work, helping (?!!) me to write my report...........He could tell you what I do.....................But then he would have to kill you!

But we both send Micca our best, get well soon you owd bugger!

Wassail!! Chris.....In the land of Ninja squirrels!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 12:52 AM

Sins -- can I come over and watch the UK Office with you......I'm having an open house. No one told me it was Superbowl Sunday............

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Bert
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 01:19 AM

here he is scroll down a bit. I won't be happy until HE posts here himself. Come orn git orf yer duff y'ol fart.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: KT
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 01:33 AM

Thinking of you Micca...
KT

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 06:32 AM

As posted in the other thread. Greedy bugger has to have two doesn't he....


Latest news Thursday 11.30am, he's waiting on results of another scan and may be home tomorrow.

There are lots of things he needs to do for his health.... none of which he'll like....

There are lots of things we could do for his own good. He won't like those either.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 08:17 AM

Funny Liz. I was thinking of resurrecting the Where's Micca? thread. LOL

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 07:59 PM

From "Annie": Tomorrow Tomorrow I love you Tomorrow...sung with a speach impediment (tomowwow).
Anyway, Micca says he will be home tomorrow.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Micca
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 01:39 PM

Honey, I'm Home!!!!!

Full report follows later

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 01:56 PM

YES!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 02:25 PM

Take out the trash!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Tig
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 05:25 PM

NOW comes the difficult bit - getting him to behave!;-).

Please look after yourself and take it easy, at least for a few days until you get your 'escape feet' under control.

Lots of love and hugs
Tig
xxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 06:19 PM

Excellent! Did they leave the Rioja?

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 06:24 PM

Thank goodness for that. We thought you were getting too comfy in there!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Tinker
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 06:55 PM

Way too many threads here.... so good to have you back ...

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 07:01 PM

He goes back to the clinic on Monday where they will fill him in on all of the particulars. I expect he'll share some of it with us, after. Apparently they were not alarmed at what they saw in the tests as they have let him go!*bg*

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 08:35 PM

Good to see you escape mate , they waited to put you out in the cold though !! :>)

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Fortunato
Date: 31 Jan 09 - 09:45 AM

with his shield,I presume...

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 31 Jan 09 - 11:41 AM

Welcome back to the real world Micca.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Micca
Date: 31 Jan 09 - 05:50 PM

First , and most sincerely, my thanks to you all who have contributed postings, and healing energy that have helped me greatly during what was, and could have been a very scary time What happened?, I hear you ask,
Well, on Saturday 17th January I had coffee at Liz the Squeaks and set off home to get ready to go to Barcombe for the big sing on my way I suddenly developed very severe motion sickness and tunnel vision, I lay on the sofa to see if it would pass and it didn't so after 30 mins I called 999 and asked for an ambulance which arrived while I was still on the phone to the Emergency services. They did all the Emergency tests and heart attack stuff and still were not happy so took me off to the A&E at the local University Hospital, A very smooth ride in the ambulance, without a vulgar siren or fuss. at the Hospital they wheeled me into the A&E dept, where the floors where a bit uneven and that made the motion sickness worse so I threw up all over the cubical and the opposing wall, (a cast of about 8 feet) luckily there was no one in the line of fire . They did a CAT scan and kept me in overnight. The following morning 9Sunday) the doctor saw me and told me they feared I was very close to a stroke so the altered the meds I was already on and prescribed some new stuff and let me go home with strict instructions to return rapidly if ANYTHING happened.
PT2
I went to work as normal Monday and Tuesday (my job is closer to the Hospital than my home, only about 100 yards from A&E) and everything was fine until I got home at 1 pm Tuesday, when suddenly a large patch of opacity appeared in my lower left field of vision and was there no matter which eye I closed, or even both. I called the NHS direct help line and they suggested very strongly I went to A&E right away!! So I did and was admitted as a patient, the kept me for 10 days as a (I think ass-covering)precaution and to get the necessary tests done, Echo Cardiogram, MRI, sonogram of the blood vessels in my neck etc, so I have confirmation that
1 I have a heart and it works
2 I have a Brain!!!
They have done a complete MOT on me apart from kicking the tyres and commenting unfavourably on the state of the Bodywork ( I told them I tried the Body Shop last year for a replacement but they had nothing in my size). so they let me out again on Friday evening. I have to see the consultant on Monday morning and find out what I can (and maybe cannot) do and what meds I need and for how long etc
So again A big Thank you to you all, especially Kat and Chance for starting the threads and to everyone who contributed energy and thought,
in Gratitude
Micca

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: GUEST,John MacKenzie
Date: 31 Jan 09 - 06:00 PM

We await the next update Micca. Please do as you're told this time will you?

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 31 Jan 09 - 07:17 PM

What he didn't say was that the Rioja was still there but his gas had expired.

We fixed the gas problem though... just in time!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: KT
Date: 31 Jan 09 - 11:51 PM

Micca, you've been as close as a thought away. Please do take good care, and know the Bevels have been asking after you. You've been surrounded with love from friends all over the world. Please keep us updated.
KT

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Carly
Date: 01 Feb 09 - 11:32 PM

Here I am, late again.......I'm so glad to hear that you are home. Dean, Sam and I join the rest of the world in sending our best wishes, good thoughts, and hugs. Lots of hugs. Take good care; we expect to be partying with you at the Getaway!
Thank you for keeping us informed; I will be checking in here more often to find out the next chapter in the Micca Saga.

Love from Carly

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 01 Feb 09 - 11:45 PM

looks like you've been making good use of the Health Services.

get well soon, you'll feel better

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Micca
Date: 02 Feb 09 - 03:26 AM

Wouldnt you Bloody know it!!!! I am off to work in a minute, and have an appointment with the Consultant this am and its like Maine out there!!!! Snow!!! what eedjit ordered Snow???

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 02 Feb 09 - 04:16 PM

That would be me then... :D

I love snow!!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Tinker
Date: 02 Feb 09 - 05:37 PM

Okay when we all asked the contingent from Maine to send their best. I guess a bit of the weather winds tagged along.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: GUEST,aggy
Date: 03 Feb 09 - 01:07 AM

Hey Micca! Good to have you out and about.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Feb 09 - 08:12 AM

We thought you'd like the thought, Micca.
By the way, JP Thorntons' (AKA PJ Hooker's) is now serving breakfast.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: ranger1
Date: 03 Feb 09 - 06:39 PM

The snow is your own fault, Micca. You left your boots at Mary's.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Feb 09 - 09:39 PM

No. He left his fleece here. His boots are at Jacqui and Kendall's. I am still dealing with his shoes.

Be careful on the ice, Micca. It hurts more than your pride when you fall on it - the voice of experience.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Barry Finn
Date: 04 Feb 09 - 02:55 AM

If they had wanted to know what was wrong with you Micca, why didn't you tell them to just ask me, I'd have told them staright out. But they didn't ask so I'm not telling. Good to see you're about town now. So when's the next visit?

Barry

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Micca
Date: 04 Feb 09 - 03:33 AM

Yeah Tams, the ONE thing I thought I would NOT need in London that I could safely leave in Maine (as I had run out of space in my suitcase)was my LL Bean special snow boots!!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts - Micca needs mending:-)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 04 Feb 09 - 03:57 AM

Which just goes to show what a special sense of humour God has...

:D

LTS