Bubblyrat very ill

Subject: Bubblyrat very ill
From: bubblyrat
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 01:41 PM

Hello everybody
                   many thanks to those who have sent cards , messages of sympathy ,etc ,following my recent illness . I was taken ill at Wallingford Bunkfest , 24 hours after scratching my right leg on a bramble (blackberry ) bush. I was rushed off to the Royal Berks Hosptal in Reading , where I have been up until yesterday , suffering from severe cellulitis and kidney failure . Thankfully , if somewhat painfully ,I have been saved by 3 weeks of acute haemo-dialysis and massive intraveinous injections of fluxloxacillin , clindamycin , and linezolid .
            I am back home in Tewkesbury with Nicola now , thankfully ,although only able to walk with crutches and very weak after losing 30 pounds or so in weight. So , fellow "catters" --keep well away from those blackberry bushes ,especially the low-trailing ones !!!

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: akenaton
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 02:00 PM

Sorry to hear the sad tale Bubbly, glad you are on the mend.

I was just off to collect some nice juicy brambles....think I'll leave it for a while! :0)

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 02:21 PM

Wow! Not so drastic an outcome, but a couple of years ago when I was out weeding some stinging insect did a hit and run on my lower leg and it resulted in a strange domino effect of infections.I think of my garden as a good and healthy place, but every so often you tangle with one of the bad actors out there. I hope you recover completely.

SRS

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: jacqui.c
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 03:13 PM

Glad you're getting better. That's nasty!

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Jeri
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 03:13 PM

Who knew blackberry bushes could be that vicious?! Glad you're getting better.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: fat B****rd
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 03:15 PM

Encore what Jacqui and Jeri said.
Charlie.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Will Fly
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 03:39 PM

Woah Cousin Rog - enough of this!

Glad to hear you're on the mend - we of Eke stock have to keep the family honour intact! :-)

Take care - get well soon. My best to you and yours.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Bert
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 03:41 PM

That's a bugger; glad you are on the mend.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 03:50 PM

We are all, in the American parlance, rooting for you. In English that means looking through things and in Australian it means something rude, apparently. Maybe we are doing all 3! In any case - Get well soon.

:D tG

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Ebbie
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 03:57 PM

And in American English, it means cheering for you. So, yes, we're all rooting for you. :)

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Megan L
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 04:04 PM

Glad to hear you are on the mend just goes to show how vindictive nature can be :)

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: gnomad
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 04:21 PM

Dunno why I thought that sort of thing only happened on the west side of the pond, so I am pleased to hear you are OKish.

I have a spare 30lbs or so but am stumped as to how to deliver, please let me know if you have any bright ideas, otherwise just keep on buggering on.

Sane voices are ALWAYS needed hereabouts.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Noreen
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 05:03 PM

Sorry to hear you've been poorly, Roger.

Does this mean you won't be looking a blackberry and apple pie in the eye for a while?

Positive, strengthening thoughts on their way to you. x

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Rumncoke
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 06:07 PM

Wow - we have just been removing some very enthusiastic brambles from the garden - great big bags of the stuff which has been attacking me all the Summer - we have been lucky.

I do hope that you'll soon be feeling better and stronger.

I shall light a candle for your continued recovery and set it in the middle of the cooker - not that I'm superstitious at all, but you never know with elemental forces...

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 07:20 PM

I've done a number on the blackberry brambles out back, attacking them several times over the past 30 years, hacking them back and pulling them up by the roots. Hope they won't lay in wait for me and take revenge...

It's the unexpected infections that seem to do the most harm -- and nature has been getting more vicious lately.

Hope you're on the mend -- healing thoughts and good wishes coming at you from this neck of the woods.

Linn and Tom (Curmudgeon)

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Janie
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 07:41 PM

Wow....so sorry you have been through such a difficult time and glad to learn you are on the mend. May you feel stronger every day!

Janie

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 08:10 PM

I never knew you were from Reading. I was only chatting yesterday on the net to Mike Cooper about the days when he and derek hall played at The Shades Coffee House.

Take care and get well soon

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 09:30 PM

Ouch! Keep healing!

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 26 Sep 13 - 10:04 PM

adding my good wishes to the batch heading your way.

sandra (who lived next to an empty block with a gi-normous blackberry jungle in childhood & didn't know they could do more than scratch intruders)

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 27 Sep 13 - 12:45 AM

What a shit thing to happen - but well done the docs for keeping you with us!

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: SunrayFC
Date: 27 Sep 13 - 03:09 AM

Just picked up on this. So glad you are recovering....best wishes.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Sep 13 - 03:50 AM

So very sorry to hear you've been in the wars Roger! Wondered why I didn't see you at Wallingford. Recover well!!

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Acorn4
Date: 27 Sep 13 - 04:10 AM

Sounds like you're gathering momentum in your recovery now which is great news.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Splott Man
Date: 27 Sep 13 - 04:16 AM

Wishing you all the best from me and the Dame.

It's one day at a time with these things.
Stay positive.
We WILL see you at Upton.

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Leadfingers
Date: 27 Sep 13 - 04:46 AM

Hang in there Roger

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: billybob
Date: 27 Sep 13 - 04:59 AM

That sounds really bad, guess I wont go BlackBerrying this sunday after all. Hope you feel much better soon.

Wendy xxxxx

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 27 Sep 13 - 05:27 AM

It sounds as though you have had a truly torrid time! Thank goodness for the medics! Now concentrate on recovering!

Best wishes,
Peter

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 27 Sep 13 - 06:37 AM

Bubbly, what bloody awful luck. I too have kidney problems and it ain't much fun. Here's to a swift and complete recovery. RoyH

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 27 Sep 13 - 12:34 PM

Blimey, I didn't know that blackberries could be dangerous. All the best and God bless the much-maligned NHS.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: GUEST,Eliza
Date: 27 Sep 13 - 12:51 PM

Adding my good wishes for a complete and speedy recovery Bubblyrat.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 27 Sep 13 - 02:23 PM

Wow. Not heard that weight loss method advertised anywhere. Glad you are on the mend. Mind the thorns in future.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Tradsinger
Date: 27 Sep 13 - 05:52 PM

All your mates here in Gloucestershire have been kept informed by Nicola and send all their best wishes for a speedy recovery. You had a close shave, mate, and we're all relieved you came through it. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you both - don't hesitate to ask. Any chance you can make it to Cressida'a party on Sunday? Give us a ring.

Continue to heal and strengthen.

Luv to you both

Tradsinger and Mrs Tradsinger
(you know, the ones in Winchcombe)

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 01 Oct 13 - 06:18 PM

Only just saw this thread - glad to hear you're on the mend!

All best wishes

Kitty
xx

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 01 Oct 13 - 07:41 PM

wishing you well Roger. A close call me thinks, and recover on all weight gaining stuff like ice cream and beer, ok not together though :>)

Richard

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Tradsinger
Date: 02 Oct 13 - 04:20 AM

I have spoken with the man. He is now back home, his leg is healing and he is not on dialysis. He is still very wobbly but he is regaining strength and is keen to get back playing music again. So a close shaved and all looking good now. He has vowed never to go blackberrying again!

Tradsinger

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: gnu
Date: 02 Oct 13 - 08:49 PM

Oh dear. Missed this while at other chores. I do hope your recovery is speedy and full.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 02 Oct 13 - 09:36 PM

I always look suspiciously at blackberries in the fruit & veg shop - they were a weed way back in my younger days(1950s&60s!) but they are now priced like a gourmet fruit!!

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: The Sandman
Date: 03 Oct 13 - 02:32 AM

I pick lots of blackberries every year, If I were you I would continue picking blackberries, anyway hope you make a good recovery.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 03 Oct 13 - 06:14 AM

Good to hear things are looking up. Not blackberrying is understandable but don't give up on the blackberry and apple crumble!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 03 Oct 13 - 10:35 PM

I hope you continue to improve.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: GUEST,Fyldeplayer
Date: 24 Oct 13 - 11:47 AM

A wish of speedy recovery, I hope you feel inspired to learn some more fine tunes on guitar whilst mending. Had I seen this earlier would have dropped in to the RBH!

Weirdest thing - I came on Mudcat to look for the tune to Gibson Girl and thru Leadfingers I spotted this, he's not completely useless then :-)

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 24 Oct 13 - 11:23 PM

Just came across this... Hope you are continuing to mend well.

Had NO idea blackberry bushes could be SO nasty!

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 26 Oct 13 - 04:34 AM

Just caught this, I don't Mudcat as much these days (note to self...must try harder) Sorry to hear about your troubles Roger, I had this once and can empathise. Speedy recovery now please!
Andy

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: fat B****rd
Date: 26 Oct 13 - 03:04 PM

All the best from Dunfermline.
Charlie

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: gnu
Date: 26 Oct 13 - 04:14 PM

October 1 is the last post. Fingers crossed.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 27 Oct 13 - 08:24 AM

Very best wishes Roger - from another graduate of The Shades!

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 28 Oct 13 - 12:27 AM

Hoping to hear that all is well

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 28 Oct 13 - 03:11 AM

Hurry Up and effing die.

It's been well over a wake since our last wake.

We could all use some free booze.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

how some can tolerate this stomach above the line is a wonder like the proverbial turf pie.

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: bubblyrat
Date: 28 Oct 13 - 09:59 AM

Hi everybody ! And thankyou so much for all your kind concern and wishes ; I am sure it has been a great help ( really ! ) .I am now clear of addictions ( Tramadol is a bugger to get off !) , able to walk fairly normally , and getting back to daily guitar practice ; thanks to the PPI insurance people, I have been able to indulge in a nice Taylor and Nicola has promised me a soundhole pickup for Christmas !
      I am currently doing quite well with "Tommy Bhetty's Waltz". Whilst I'm on here , does anyone know who wrote " Stepstone" as per Walt Michael and Friends ?? I have seen attributions to Mr Guthrie and Mr Lunsford , but Walt himself said at Sidmouth a few years back that it was written by a woman ... ??? Help !!

      Yours ,
               Will Fly's Cousin ( and I hope HE never gets acute cellulitis !! )

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Jeri
Date: 28 Oct 13 - 10:44 AM

It appears the song started here: Lyr Add: THE OLD DOOR STEP (Crider, Chase, 1880)

I'm glad you're doing better!

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Mrrzy
Date: 28 Oct 13 - 06:58 PM

Wow, ouch, and yikes!

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 28 Oct 13 - 10:37 PM

Great!!

Subject: RE: Bubblyrat very ill
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 28 Oct 13 - 10:46 PM

I am glad to read that you are improving and hope you continue to do so.