Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 23 Jul 13 - 12:56 AM

Katsail is the real name for the new sail. It's a big sail to catch any winds winging their way from Colorado.

sasndra (pulling on the rope, to coin a non-nautical phrase)


halyard (sail raising) shanty by Peter Kasin

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 23 Jul 13 - 01:05 PM

condolencies thoughts and prayers for family and friends bereaved at this time,   pete,

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 23 Jul 13 - 01:13 PM

Up Spaw! How d'ya get on?

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 23 Jul 13 - 04:27 PM

I haven't been around much lately- staying away from the computer more, with the summer weather keeping me outdoors and such. But yesterday's news about Kat was a big wakeup call for me, reminding to pull my own weight on the sloop of friendship, lest I miss the chance to say farewell. I'm grateful to return to find this thread alive and well, and so grateful to Catspaw and Micca who were there when I made phone calls yesterday to hear some friendly voices.
Sending love across the miles to all of you.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 24 Jul 13 - 04:01 AM

AllisonA... hey, somebody's gotta man the dories eh? We needs cod fer eats b'y! Ya can only eat so many fish cakes. I mean, I could eat em every day but then, would the ship's stock last til dock? I must go below and count up the barrels a salt fish. Where's me clothespin?

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: catspaw49
Date: 24 Jul 13 - 08:04 AM

I'm on a Vidaza week but the news about kat drove me right down....... Thanks for those UPS and all your support. I will miss her forever as will Jane's Rainbow...... Kat was the Mudcat originator of the healing thread idea at Mudcat.......................


Spaw

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Jul 13 - 08:49 AM

what a memorial - creator of the Healing threads

sandra

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 24 Jul 13 - 06:28 PM

and what a lovely,positive,encouraging and thoughtful idea    pete,

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,Nathan Tompkins
Date: 24 Jul 13 - 06:44 PM

What an amazing thread! This is the shit that Mudcat has always been about. People coming together from across the globe and being a real if if virtual community. I am glad that this spirit still exists.

Kat has always been of the idea that positive thoughts/energy can lend to positive healing....sigh.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 25 Jul 13 - 04:24 AM

Spaw... that alone helps to heal.

I waited for updates on her thread without refreshing for (too) long periods of time simply because I didn't want to pry, to be pushy, to upset her in any way. I knew by her abscence that something wasn't quite right. Even tho I refreshed and ask "How ya doin?" or "It's been X days? Whhassup?" or "Update?" or whatever on several or more occasions, I wish I had more often just said "Hey darlin. Hope yer doin okay."

There. Said it out loud. It's been buggin me since I heard the news.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: maeve
Date: 25 Jul 13 - 07:19 AM

It would seem a good time to also keep Max in mind. He's facing some challenges, I think.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 25 Jul 13 - 09:32 AM

love & hugs to Max

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 25 Jul 13 - 09:14 PM

Absolutely. What Sandra said.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 26 Jul 13 - 06:53 AM

Bit worried. 3 to 4 hour long angina pain from 3 someting am to 7am this morning. Worst ever experienced. Swollen extremeties for more than a month. Sudden severe headache, jaw aches, neck aches (come and go), palpitations, feeling faint after even minimal exertion such as brushing teeth, getting up from chair, etc. This is very sudden in the last week. Mobility has been a problem with RA and PMR but this is different.

I think Kat's passing has knocked the wind out of my sails. She was only 5 years older than me.

Saw GP nurse two weeks ago. She couldn't get any of her BP monitors to work on me. Just scolded me about needing to get more exercise.

Saw GP this morning. No diabetes - YAY! Cholesterol only tiny bit high. He put me on Beta blocker and angina under the tongue spray. I ordered a BP monitor today. Will collect from Boots on Sunday.

I started near vegan diet beginning of the week, cut sugar, salt, dairy, and caffiene. Rediscovered Grape Nuts. YUM! Scheduled for ECG noon Tuesday day before we leave for Sidmouth folk week.

Cutting it fine, eh? Good will and energy please.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: maeve
Date: 26 Jul 13 - 09:02 AM

Hoping for the best results for your health, Tamara.

Up, Spaw and may you find comfort in music and with your family as you feel the loss of our friend Kat.

Nigel, thinking of you as you transition between medications. Take the time you need, but do remember you have many friends on The Rainbow and around Mudcat. Let some of us know how you are by PM if you don't feel able to post here. Did you see my little house chicken story? She laid her third egg right in my lap!

Max, thank you for taking action to take care of your health needs. We are so fortunate to have had Mudcat's circle of friends for all these years- it exists because of you. We will keep it oiled with compassion, music, and laughter as you regain your health and make choices for your future.

May we all find joy in the shining hearts of those we treasure and by whom we are in turn loved.

Maeve

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 26 Jul 13 - 04:11 PM

I gotta ditto m on all counts.

Now... chicken house story? Do tell. Sounds like a good one.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 26 Jul 13 - 09:38 PM

Double ditto from me.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 26 Jul 13 - 10:12 PM

Pulling at the oars with you, Tamara, and with all others.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 26 Jul 13 - 10:59 PM

me, too

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 27 Jul 13 - 03:54 AM

4 hours in emergency medical assessment unit. Not a heart attack. BP was damn near perfect. Pulse great. ECG good, heart enzyme blood tests (x2) clear.

But I am being referred to cardiology to determine what is causing the angina, which definitely has gotten much worse. I think it is the perishing heat and the inability to shift excess water.

Anyway, thanks for thoughts. Hugs to you all.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 27 Jul 13 - 04:12 AM

Tamara,
this heat, mainly the humidity is really taking its toll, difficult to walk, I walked up the steps from the beach yesterday to the top of the cliff and had to sit on the bench to get my breath! Made me feel like an old woman! Whoops ...... I am Whoot!!

Much love and lots of healing thoughts coming from me to you Tam, Spaw, Nigel and all those in need, always have love to share here!

Wendy xxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,henryp
Date: 27 Jul 13 - 06:02 AM

We sing for peace, join hands and raise your voice
In friendship stand with those who have no choice
Unite in song, wish for a safer world
A oes heddwch? Dymunwch am heddwch

This is a verse from the Peace Anthem sung by 700 strong voices at the 2013 Street Choir Festival held in Aberystwyth last weekend.

The Welsh translates - roughly - as;
Will there be peace? We all pray for peace

It applies equally to those with cares who need peace of mind. I hope it may help.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 27 Jul 13 - 06:24 AM

Just dropping by and wishing well to those here in need.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 28 Jul 13 - 05:40 AM

Me too, Pete. I stop in every day, at least once.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 28 Jul 13 - 07:55 AM

Good morning every one.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 28 Jul 13 - 01:08 PM

Helloo Rainbow crew. Not doing too bad. How 'bout you?

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 28 Jul 13 - 02:30 PM

Better now after hearing yer not doin too bad, VTam.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 28 Jul 13 - 04:19 PM

Glad to hear things are not too bad, after reading of how bad it was earlier,tam.wishing you continued better health.

we finally heard that the tumour removed from our daughter , melanie was benign.thankyou those who offered a prayer, or expressed good wishes.      blessings   pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 28 Jul 13 - 09:40 PM

Virginia Tam, I am glad it was not a heart attack. I hope the medical people can help you avoid going through something like that again.

Pete, I'm also glad that Melanie's tumor is not malignant.

As always, UP, Spaw.

Max and Nigel, I'm sending positive thoughts to both of you.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 28 Jul 13 - 10:05 PM

big sigh of relief, Pete, but not nearly as deep a sigh as your own, I'm sure.

Be well in heart and mind, my friends, regardless of the state of the body, as we sail the seas of life, singing and pulling together.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 28 Jul 13 - 10:16 PM

Great news, Pete!!!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 28 Jul 13 - 11:56 PM

great news from everyone!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 29 Jul 13 - 05:20 AM

Sending much love Pete, such brilliant news for you and Melanie

My brother is getting better slowly, thanks all ,

Up Spaw !!Thinking of you Nigel,

With love,
Wendy xxxxxxx ( still relaxed from our holiday )

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 29 Jul 13 - 05:28 AM

Glad to hear it (both), Wendy.

I think it but don't say it often enough... UP yers, Spaw.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: freda underhill
Date: 29 Jul 13 - 10:50 AM

hey, what a lovely thread. can I join? good thoughts and support to all who need it.

freda

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 29 Jul 13 - 09:39 PM

Welcome aboard the Rainbow, freda!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 29 Jul 13 - 10:42 PM

this is the place to be, freda

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 29 Jul 13 - 10:53 PM

Lovely freda, you have been sailing with us all along, you just didn't know the crew had a name.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 30 Jul 13 - 06:47 AM

How much muck can a bucket chuck with only one truck? Not too effin much! I swear they only got one pipe length (22' long) of trench done on my street yesterday in 13 hours... only had one dump truck on the job! I am on a dead end street and my neighbours are getting ticked off with having to move their vehicles elsewhere from 7AM to 7PM+ Monday thru Friday.

The point is, I have nothing to complain about and I wish all of you could join me in the dory I shall row today. For those who can't, The Rainbow is a fine ship to sail in and I hope the seas are as calm as can be.

Up yers, Spaw.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 30 Jul 13 - 09:01 PM

Scrambling into that dory right now! Hand me an oar!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: frogprince
Date: 30 Jul 13 - 09:25 PM

I'll be sailing on two boats at once tomorrow afternoon; part of me will be on the ferry to Martha's Vineyard, to spend about five days with kin and friends at the brother-in-laws summer place.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 30 Jul 13 - 10:52 PM

I got a job!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 31 Jul 13 - 04:52 AM

goodonya, Janie.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 31 Jul 13 - 07:55 AM

Great news, Janie!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 31 Jul 13 - 08:43 AM

Janie, hooray!

Frogprince, so close to RI and yet so far!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 31 Jul 13 - 10:02 AM

Well done, Janie. Whatcha going to be doing?

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: catspaw49
Date: 31 Jul 13 - 11:48 AM

Gee....LOTS of good news floating by right now! I have been checking in but just haven't posted much. I was pretty well gobsmacked over kat's death and my functioning level was below par.

I want to thank all of you and my many other friends on the 'Cat for the calls and PM's and notes of personal encouragement. Kat and I were very close.......I am happy to tell you also that kat will be going a few places now. Roger decided to send her ashes to friends in all those places she wanted to go but never got there. I have Bill and Rita taking some to the Getaway of course and more going to England and Micca. Some will go to the Maine bunch where she had many friends and some will go to Heather Fielding. Some are going to OZ with Sandra and Freda handling that. I imagine we might find a few more places but I think that's about right for doing what she wanted.

I'm doing the chemo recovery week and it is about right on schedule. Just about back to whatever normal is anymore. The port made a lot of difference and once again thanks for the UPS!!!!!

I love you all and I love this journey we are on together. So glad Freda has come aboard. Did anyone tell her about the first month of kitchen duty?


Spaw

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 31 Jul 13 - 02:04 PM

Damn! Another flood of tears! What a great thing to do... send her ashes hither and yon. Brilliant idea as they say across the pond. What an idea! We have a law here that says ya gotta pay a load of money to a funeral home fer a coffin in which you have be creamated and then these ashes must be buried at a graveyard at expense. Arrogant and insulting $ grabbers.

My creamation will be paid for by Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS. I hope I get cut up and experimented upon by a, nay, a number of, female med students. After all, I will already be a stiff.

Yes, that is TERRibly crass and PI. What's yer point?

Glad to hear things are as normal as can be expected, Spaw.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 31 Jul 13 - 10:38 PM

Big smiles, Spawzer. I'll be at the Getaway and now know to get in touch with Rita and Bill. Don't know what they may have in mind, but could definitely get into going out into the bay in a kayak, if that is appropriate.

Keep us posted when the numbers come in from your latest bloodwork, Darlin' 'Spaw.

VT, may you have moments of joy and contentment, and days that you can hold onto to get you through days that don't seem worth holding onto.

Essentially the same thing, Pete, with somewhat less pressure, more service and significantly less management responsibilities, and able to work 40-50 hours instead of 50-65 hours per week - at a substantial cut in pay. But I only made the decent wage for a few years and had not got used to it, and in my field and at my age, I am very fortunate to have secured another job. I know a lot of folks in my sector who are out of work. Somehow, over the past several years I have managed to keep landing on my feet - this job does not necessarily qualify as "sticking the landing," but I definitely need to work for a pay check for at least another 4 years. After that, I can bring enough in from my private practice to adequately subsidize retirement income for as long as the brain cells function well enough.   I have much for which to be thankful. Lots of folks in my field are out of work and unable to find work.

All this is minor stuff compared the life-endangering issues folks deal with here.

Somebody lead us in a chanty now, to get these sails up to take advantage of a fair wind.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Amergin
Date: 01 Aug 13 - 01:18 AM

That is awesome, Pat. What an amazing way to deal with her ashes...that way she gets to go to where she could not in life, and be a big part of the earth. Thank you for letting us know.

In spite of the pain...the sorrow...the heart break of loss....this is still the best bloody thread I have seen here in a long time. This is what the cat has always been about.