2011 illness: McGrath of Harlow

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 07:03 PM

All the best Kevin.
Hurry back.

DB.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 06:54 PM

So those "movies" are hallucinations??? Who would have guessed?
Thanks for the update and the good news.
Mary

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Bugsy
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 06:51 PM

I'd like to add my very best wishes for a speedy recovery, and thank you for keeping us updated.


Cheers

Bugsy

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 06:46 PM

Anne - I remember that Kevin introduced me to you at Sidmouth one year. I was responsible for suggesting and running the folk clubs reunited session in the Volunteer garden that reunited Kevin and his co-author (MikeofNorthumberland) of the Young Student Cut Down in his Prime.

All best wishes.

Kitty

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Ross Campbell
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 05:25 PM

All the best, Kevin.
Ross

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: ollaimh
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 05:25 PM

often people have good insights from life threatening events, so here's hoping macgrath gets some insight into having empathy for people who aren't from his social ethnic and economic backgraound, or those handicapped. good luck macgrath

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: fat B****rd
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 02:37 PM

All the best for continuing good news and thank you for the updates.
Best wishes from Charlie fB

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 12:53 PM

Sorry to hear of your misfortune but also pleased to hear that you are in good hands and in good spirits. May the improvements continue apace!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: MarkS
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 10:57 AM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery McGrath - this place would not be the same without you!
Mark

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Maryrrf
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 10:42 AM

It's wonderful to know that Kevin is well on the road to recovery. I look forward to his wit, grace and good sense!

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: andymac
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 10:30 AM

Like many others here, I haven't met Kevin but "know" him through his many sensible and measured postings. I got a fright when I first saw the title so it it's a relief to know he's on the road to recovery. Get well soon.

Andy

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: JedMarum
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 10:19 AM

Please add my best wishes from Texas, to the long list of Mudcatters. I hope he recovers well and quickly and we have him back on Mudcat soon!

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: alanabit
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 09:38 AM

Lovely news. Thank-you Mrs. McGrath. I always enjoy Kevin's posts here and look forward to reading more soon. He is one of the Mudcatters whom I most want to meet.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 08:59 AM

Thanks Anne, for that update. I can just picture Kevin sitting there watching his 'movies' - that put a smile on my face this morning.

Continuing good thoughts coming to Kevin a complete and speedy return to health and looking forward to his posting here again.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 08:53 AM

From Anne

Akenaton, I know that Kevin's post-ICU trips made him think of his time at Woodstock.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Janie
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 08:34 AM

Thanks for the Update, Anne. Glad to know he is continuing to improve.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 08:23 AM

adding my good wishes to those heading across the pond from Australia

sandra

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Rog Peek
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 07:41 AM

Anne

Best wishes to Kevin for a speedy recovery, thoughts are with you all.

Rog

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: akenaton
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 07:26 AM

Anne...when Mr McGrath is well enough, get him to contact Bobert, who has some special "tobacco" which enables him to experience permanent "hallucinations"......allegedly!

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: freda underhill
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 07:03 AM

I'm very sorry to hear you haven't been well Kevin, and very pleased that you're making a good recovery. We all benefit from your wisdom and thoughtfulness.

best wishes to you and your family

freda

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Smedley
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 05:13 AM

Please add my best wishes - his voice is one of the most fascinating to be heard in this clamorous madhouse & his return will be an event to celebrate.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 04:49 AM

Thank you Anne for the update.

Looking forward to reading about his hospital adventures and any songs that come of them. Continued good wishes to Kevin from mid Essex.

tamara

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 04:45 AM

So very glad to hear that Kevin is out of the woods and back with us in the Raal world (wherever we think that is). Many thanks for the info Ciaran and Mrs McG!! Was very shocked to read this news, and am sending positive thoughts, love & hugs to Kevin for a good and proper recovery!
Hil

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: GUEST,Wolfgang momentarily without cookie
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 04:40 AM

Kevin McGrath's among the best three posters in political discussions for my taste.
I wish you a full recovery.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 04:30 AM

From Anne (Mrs McG of H)

Thanks to everyone for all the kind wishes.

Yesterday evening I printed the first forty messages and took them to Kevin. I'll take the rest this afternoon. He was delighted to be in contact with the Mudcat again and has written a reply which I'll collect this afternoon.

He continues to make good progress and expects to have some further tests on his heart next week. Meanwhile (despite having rather bad asthma at present) he seems to be gathering material for songs - the ward is full of small adventures.

Soon after leaving Intensive Care, Kevin experienced wild hallucinations. (The outreach nurse from the ICU explained that these were not uncommon among their patients.) Kevin (typically) rather enjoyed these - and was happy to inhabit an alternative universe. He could project imaginary films onto the wall opposite his bed and got very absorbed in them. He watched his own version of the sinking of the Titanic and the coronation of an English monarch - though he can't remember which.

For a while his perceptions were heightened. He asked me to read The Hobbit to him, but he found it much too exciting and I had to stop. My suggestion that we try The Little House on the Prairie was rejected.

Gradually the hallucinations came to an end and Kevin perhaps a little reluctantly returned to the real world - though not without some discussion on the meaning of "real". All the language skills returned to normal, which was an immense relief.

I'm going to ask today if he is allowed to have his laptop in the hospital. If so, he'll soon be posting himself.

With good wishes to all the Mudcat friends,

Anne

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Penny S.
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 03:10 AM

So sorry to hear of this, and so glad to hear of your recovery. I have always enjoyed your posts. Ciaran, thank you for posting.

Penny

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: georgeward
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 02:26 AM

Hoping for your full recovery Kevin.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: eddie1
Date: 09 Jan 11 - 02:18 AM

Best wishes for a quick and safe recovery. We miss you!

Eddie

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 11:10 PM

What everybody said. McGrath of Harlow is one of Mudcat's mainstays. Kevin, get well again soon!

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: open mike
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 11:05 PM

so glad that family members are able to access this forum and share messages...and i hope all future news of Kevin is good news! Life is
precious!!

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: meself
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 11:00 PM

Get well soon, McG. - we need you now more than ever!

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: s&r
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 07:12 PM

And I raised my eyes in anguish, called to heaven for some sign,
for some hint that there's a meaning in this world in which we pine.
And a voice from heaven answered, saying "The Master has a Plan -
.....the Bovril's with the Gravy, but the Marmite's with the Jam,
.....the Bovril's with the Gravy, but the Marmite's with the Jam."

Says it so much better than I ever could

Love from Fylde

Stu

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: JennieG
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 07:05 PM

Sending more good wishes from sunny/rainy Oz, for a swift and complete recovery....even if you did win the Ashes......

Best wishes to Ciaran and the rest of the family too, they must have spent many anxious moments getting to this stage. You are all in my thoughts.

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Richie Black (misused acct, bad email)
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 06:56 PM

I wish you a speedy recovery and hope you are up and around soon.

The level of respect shown here for you is the measure of the man you are. Please take the time needed to rest and recover.

I hope your son has printed out this page for you.

In thoughts and prayers

Richie.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 06:26 PM

Can I add my best wishes and hopes for a peedy recovery.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 06:22 PM

Thinking of you Kevin, and hoping you grow stronger with every passing day. Looking forward to seeing you back here as SOOOOOOOOOOOOON as poss. Many thanks to Ciarán for keeping us in the loop.

Bonnie xxx

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 05:49 PM

Ciaran, thank you so much for letting us know! "McGraw", as he taught me to say it, has been one of our "bestest" members since I can remember being here and that's over eleven years, now. As Bill says, he's been a special part of Mudcat and I love his songs, too! Please send him my good wishes, thanks givings for continued recovery and for asking you to post to us.

Kevin, keep healing!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Bill D
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 05:32 PM

I have enjoyed 'knowing' Kevin for many years now... his thoughtful posts on many subjects are and have been a part of the very fabric of Mudcat.

Best wishes for a total recovery...

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Anne Lister
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 05:31 PM

All best wishes to Kevin - hope you recover fully and quickly!

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Allen in Oz
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 05:25 PM

Best wishes from Sydney Australia (where England won the Ashes)!

AD

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 05:18 PM

All the very best for a speedy recovery to good health, remember "the Bovril's with the gravy, but the Marmite's with the jam"
Jerry

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: mayomick
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 04:34 PM

Please wish your dad a speedy recovery Ciaron . I'm not that regular a regular at mudcat, but whenever I see McGrath of Harlow's name to a post I always know that I'm going to read something that is thoughtful and well expressed - and never abusive .

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 04:26 PM

Get well and come back. Many thanks to the two first aiders who kept Kevin alive until the paramedics arrived.
Mary

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: akenaton
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 04:18 PM

Mr McGrath....sorry that I haven't noticed this before.
My very best wishes for a speedy recovery.....we cant afford to lose another sane member....Ake

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Noreen
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 03:29 PM

Strengthening thoughts winging their way to you, McG, come back to us soon!

(Thanks, Ciaran- best to all the family)

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Joe Offer
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 03:11 PM

All the best to you, Kevin.
I often tell the tale of how we met - you came up to me in church in Whitby and asked, "Are you Joe Offer?" It surprised the heck out of me. Ever since, you've been one of my favorite Mudcatters.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: michaelr
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 03:01 PM

Kevin is one of the people here for whom I have nothing but respect. Best wishes for a quick recovery.

Michael

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: GUEST,Hrrm
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 02:53 PM

Hi Kevin. Sad to hear the news of your illness but glad to hear of your speedy rescue and your progress. Get well soon!

The Marmite Song is still No. 1 here! I have to sing it at every gig in Ravenglass.

Mike

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: Little Robyn
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 02:42 PM

Best wishes from NZ.
Hope you're back here soon.
Robyn

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: message from his son
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Jan 11 - 02:24 PM

Get well soon Kevin. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

John Beth and Danny