Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 14 Aug 13 - 02:23 PM

Yeah, Dan. I had a long post written and I kinda shortened it ta what I wrote here

Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing's Ashes
From: gnu - PM
Date: 13 Aug 13 - 06:27 AM

Amergin... wonderful. Tears again.

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Fact is, I saw the thread title and only had a calm, fond feelin. First time. Then, I opened it and only got a few lines into that beautiful ode and it was tissue time.

Understood, Dan.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: maeve
Date: 14 Aug 13 - 12:33 PM

Dan- We need some songs.

Maeve

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,olddude
Date: 14 Aug 13 - 11:27 AM

I guess I am still reeling ... I can't think about Kat's ashes. I keep waiting for her to post ... I can't read the threads .. I cry .. she was a dear friend to us all I miss her so

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 14 Aug 13 - 10:02 AM

love & hugs

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 13 Aug 13 - 05:09 PM

huggin you all

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 13 Aug 13 - 06:45 AM

From me... just say "luvyakat".

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 12 Aug 13 - 10:27 PM

At 'Spaw's suggestion, some of Katlaughing's ashes will be sent to me by Roger for several reasons, and one of those reasons and responsibilities is to represent those who participate here, in Jane's Rainbow, whether they may participate by posting, by reading, or by focused caring attention of one or more of us who participate by posting.

I lovingly reject Spaw's characterizing me as executive officer of this thread. We are a versatile and flexible crew, all concerned with community and caring, and clearly I am one in a chorus - one of many at the oars or manning the sails.

Addressing what I have been charged to undertake on behalf of "Jane's Rainbow," please share with me via pm any words, poems, songs, gestures, you want to contribute when I scatter the ashes of Kat with which I am charged on behalf of all of us. I don't know exactly when or where that will happen but will keep you posted.

I came to Mudcat in the fall of 2002. I haven't gone back to research the early, formative days and years that forged Mudcat into the community it became - wasn't really aware there was at one time controversy -or a back story - to threads such as this. I doubt I ever will research it unless I have to time to explore the sociological evolution of Mudcat. Remember, Mudcat was also there on the early frontier of social networking. Obviously, though, this thread wouldn't be here were it not for Kat's advocacy early on.

Legacy.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Aug 13 - 06:47 PM

Just a check in....too much humidity here but hopefully that passes in a day or two. Hope all is well with this fine crew......Keep posting.....sing some too!

Much Love for this special bunch


Spaw

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: catspaw49
Date: 10 Aug 13 - 09:32 PM

The 'Cat is taking some serious hits lately...........yeah, Janie......I'll sing with you..............

May the long time sun shine upon you
All love surround you.
And the pure light within you
Guide your way on.


Spaw

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 10 Aug 13 - 07:03 PM

Life is one thing after another.

Time is one minute after another.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: maeve
Date: 09 Aug 13 - 08:03 PM

Karen's thread

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 09 Aug 13 - 07:30 PM

Haven't wandered above the line yet, but I will look for that one when I do. In the meantime I'll croak- -er, sing along.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 09 Aug 13 - 07:12 PM

Of course, Janie. I missed the thread until a while ago. Sad, She was cool. IS cool. RIP.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 09 Aug 13 - 07:01 PM

Can't beat that, Peter!

Sad news above the line - another long time Mudcatter who hadn't been around for a while has died. I didn't know karen k well, but always looked forward to seeing her at Getaways and she was one of those lovely positive presences on Mudcat and so supportive of others in the folk music world of the Northeast USA.

Will the crew join me in a simple and peaceful chorus to sing....

May the long time sun shine upon you
All love surround you.
And the pure light within you
Guide your way on.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 09 Aug 13 - 09:33 AM

Happy Anniversary Pete
xxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 09 Aug 13 - 06:53 AM

Just recovering from a blowout meal + beaucoup de vin last night, celebrating our wedding anniversary. Great food, great wine, great wife.

Hoping everyone is well...

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 09 Aug 13 - 06:36 AM

I'll be okay by mid-morn, I think, thanks. A good day for all and sundry is wished.

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

How is everyone doing? I hope bodies, minds, and hearts are healing.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 07 Aug 13 - 02:47 PM

we celebrate with you too, wendy, and share your thankfulness.
UP SPAW and all others needing some fair wind and calmer seas. pete

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 07 Aug 13 - 09:26 AM

Nigel, if you are on board, just listened to the programme about Nic Jones, made me cry! But how wonderful to know you have such a fantastic friendship, bless you both.

Wishing you well and love to you and Ann

Wendy xxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: maeve
Date: 07 Aug 13 - 08:26 AM

Good morning, crew. Sending sunshine from Maine.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,henryp
Date: 06 Aug 13 - 12:56 PM

Nigel - a very honest and touching programme today. And - ultimately - a happy one for you I hope. Thank you for your story.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: maeve
Date: 05 Aug 13 - 05:54 PM

I've sent a couple of emails to Nigel- hoping to check in.

Janie, thank you for your kind thought.

Regards to all,

Maeve

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 05 Aug 13 - 03:02 PM

Up Spaw,
toasting your good health with the bubbly stuff! Hope the numbers are good!

Thinking of Nigel, and everyone of the crew, wishing them good health and lots of love

Wendy and Billy
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Going round the deck picking up empty champagne glasses and clean cheesecake plates!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 05 Aug 13 - 01:13 PM

Hey Wendy, I'm expert at opening champagne. I'm on my way.

Tip: Put a tea towel over the cork, grip it tight and turn the bottle (rather than the cork) on a hard surface - like a kitchen worktop. The friction of the bottom of the bottle turning on the surface keeps the champagne calm, so no wasteful spray.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ranger1
Date: 05 Aug 13 - 10:55 AM

UP Spaw! And enjoy your time alone with Karen. Here's hoping the numbers look good.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: catspaw49
Date: 05 Aug 13 - 07:04 AM

I will sing along with you Janie....AND billy is a lucky guy if for nothing else than getting baked cheesecake!!!!

I'm ashore for a blood test and Aronesp shot today s I'll be anxious to see where things are at. I let the balance scale tip and spent bad day getting things right but today I feel good and look forward to a few hours alone with Karen.

So glad you're all here..............


Spaw

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 05 Aug 13 - 06:05 AM

Cause to celebrate indeed, Wendy. Happy Birthday Billy!

Max, Maeve and loved ones, Nigel, Spaw, VT and all others for whom the sea may be a little or a lot roiled, still singing along with and for you and hauling at the sails.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 05 Aug 13 - 06:00 AM

Gettin pretty classy in the galley!

Glad to hear about the bonne fete, Wendy. Happies at the Bday boy!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 05 Aug 13 - 04:24 AM

Anyone like baked cheesecake? I have some left from Billy's 65th Birthday Party!! We had 30 family and friends join us at the weekend to celebrate his birthday and good health! We have a lot to be thankful for this year so it was good to celebrate with our loved ones.

Oh and there is a bottle of champagne, anyone good at opening?

love to all,
Wendy xxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 04 Aug 13 - 07:51 PM

Shortbread cookies? Oh, I'll give up the beer fer yer shortbreads and tea.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 04 Aug 13 - 05:33 PM

I'll take coffee or tea, whichever is easiest, Janie, and thanks! Need any help in the galley? Oh, wait, I just remembered I have some shortbread cookies in my ditty bag. Mind if I get out a plate for them? Help yourselves, sailors! I'm sorry they don't go too well with beer.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 03 Aug 13 - 03:08 PM

"The sun isn't far away, after all- only about a mile - straight up."

EBBIE! What a lovely thought!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Ebbie
Date: 03 Aug 13 - 02:55 PM

Juneau, in southeastern Alaska, has a lot of gray days. I deal with them very well by considering them 'silver' days. The sun isn't far away, after all- only about a mile - straight up. (UP, Spaw!)

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 03 Aug 13 - 01:01 PM

Lovely! Thanks, Spaw.

Got any skim milk for my tea? No? I'll have a beer instead. What's on tap? Nevermind, whatever it is, I'll have two.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: catspaw49
Date: 03 Aug 13 - 11:11 AM

Yeah, I could use a cup. Feeling pretty fair on this gray day. I always liked gray days.....Tom Paxton wrote a good one about them......Just because it isn't bright doesn't mean things are bad.....

Even a gray day,
with a cold wind,
Train late again
Even a gray day,
is a good day now.

Even a black night,
with a hard rain,
With plans down a drain,
Even a black night,
is a good night now.

Fresh out of answers, I threw in my hand
Stood with my back to the wall
But thanks to your kindness that I understand
That it could have been no life at all

Now even a hard time,
with a thin shoe,
And my bills coming due,
Even a hard time,
is a good time now.

Yes even a weekend,
in a strange town,
And the snow comin' down,
Yes even a weekend,
is a good friend now.

Fresh out of answers, I threw in my hand.
Stood with my back to the wall.
But thanks to your kindness that I understand,
That it could have been no life at all

Now even a gray day,
with a cold wind,
My train late again,
Even a gray day,
is a good day now.
Even a gray day,
is a good day now.

Best to all the crew and let's hear some of the latest news huh?

Spaw

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 03 Aug 13 - 09:27 AM

Morning friends.    I'm headed to the galley to get coffee brewing and water on for tea. Can I bring anyone a cup?

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Aug 13 - 03:07 PM

So glad you're here alison.....and you're right, we do go back......back to those "Radio Days" and even well before. Another of my wonderful friends that I will probably never meet in 3D but with whom I've shared so much it doesn't seem to matter.

When you live through another person's highs and lows, joys and sadness..........I guess the only part missing are the those real world hugs.

Much Love


Spaw

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 02 Aug 13 - 05:57 AM

14C at 5AM! Oh, how I love August. The last full moon, I knew it was gonna stay hot or not. NOT! LOVELY NOT HOT! Now, twas 30C yesterday but the humdiddly was near 45% and there was a slight breeze. Tolerable while in the shade. Even mowed the two front lawns at 7PM and didn't work up much of a sweat although I took about 6 breaks to stretch and calm my aching back. Forecast highs are 21 to 24C (but more humid) for the next 7... I love NOT HOT August.

I wish NOT HOT for all in the good ship. While you are all on my mind, foremost at this very instant is Max. I soooo want an update but I know it will come and I pray it's positive. If you happen to read this, Max... thanks... yer one a the good guys.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,alison
Date: 02 Aug 13 - 01:42 AM

another late comer to this thread, but good thoughts, prayers and big hugs to all who need them.

special thoughts for you 'spaw ........... we go back a long time.....

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,olddude
Date: 01 Aug 13 - 11:49 PM

worried about my brother Spaw. You are in my prayers ..

love ya
Dan

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 01 Aug 13 - 11:46 PM

Good one, ChanteyLass! One of the few chantey's I really know, and the first one I learned - being mostly a landlocked hillbilly.

Up Spaw! and Up All, me mateys!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 01 Aug 13 - 10:31 PM

Janie, for an outward bound chantey and with some of Kat's ashes going to Australia, my suggestion is South Australia. Stan Hugill leads it here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoQfH7rCXUY

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Aug 13 - 07:46 AM

And we are all glad you are here as well Nathan. This IS the 'Cat we all recall.........and often miss.


Spaw

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 01 Aug 13 - 06:11 AM

Well said, Amergin.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Ebbie
Date: 01 Aug 13 - 03:04 AM

Seems like tears are just below the surface all the time lately... But the plan to travel-with-Kat is perfect; I have no doubt but that she would be/is smiling.

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.

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: 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: 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