THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: hesperis
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 04:05 AM

Yeah, get well soon, so you can see the picture I sent you the link for. You'll get a kick out of it. (Or at least a very good laugh.)

(((gentle HUG!)))

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: mooman
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 04:35 AM

I very happy to hear the continuing good progress and best wishes to Pat, Karen and the 'Spawlings.

It's just as well that it was Pat's cardiovascular system rather than his digestive system. Specially as there's a big heart beating there. There are (yes it's really true folks!) several instances of operating theatres being wrecked when the surgeon's cauterising tool or laser scalpel came into contact with an endogenous source of explosive gas from the patient.

Just one worry, I hope it was the DaVinci device the surgeon implanted and he didn't pick up the DiCaprio by mistake!

For when you're able to laugh Pat:

Q. What's the difference between a haemotologist (sorry about the European spelling!) and a venereologist?

A. A haemotologist just pricks your finger!

We miss you 'Spaw

mooman

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Patrish(inactive)
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 06:44 AM

Still beaming the brightest blessing to you and yours
love
Patrish

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Big Mick
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 08:51 AM

Love that, Patrish. You must tell me how you did it.

I spoke with Spaw this morning and I don't think we are very far at all from having his irrascible old arse back on the Cat. He sounds like shit, but he always sounds like shit. To me that means he is healing............LOL. I asked him if he wasn't taking this "Layabout" thing just a little too far.

Seriously, he sounds like he is hurting, but very happy that he had this done. The prognosis is good, it looks like the operation was successful, and soon we will have our irrascible and lovable Catspaw back with us again. And if all goes well, he will be at FSGW in the fall. You won't want to miss that one. Now...............I can breathe.............I have been very, very nervous over all this. I do love this man........Good friend.........They are so hard to come by. Thanks be.

Mick

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Mike Regenstreif
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 10:03 AM

Spaw,

Very happy to hear that you're doing well.

Looking forward to your Mudcat return.

As Woody used to say, "Take it easy, but take it."

Mike Regenstreif

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Tinker
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 12:31 PM

Great news,
I've been overwhelmed by the end of school, but when I got WYSIWYG's email I new I had to find time to get on line here again. Thoughts and prayers are going your way...

tinker

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 01:00 PM

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 01:02 PM

I did it!
Actually I stole it...

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Micca
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 01:28 PM

Sins, I hate to pee in your pool but it doesnt go "click...click" like the real one!!!!! from one MOG to the Great MOG in Ohio, Get well, It is not the same areound here without Your ANALysis of the threads!!!!

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Amos
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 01:30 PM

Well done, dude!

A

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: jeffp
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 01:46 PM

jeffp

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Noreen
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 02:19 PM

For Spaw's information (when you get a printout of this thread), all those little red hearts in the above posts are beating for you. Thanks, Patrish!

Much love, Pat, and continuing powerful thoughts for you and yours.

Noreen

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Áine
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 04:45 PM

Well, you ole saggy assed tortoise, I don't know whether it was all them cute lil beating hearts or your own tough, lovable self that inspired me; but, here's a lil song I wrote jus' fer you . . . ya buggah ;-)

It's In His Heart
(words by Áine Cooke)

How do we value a man, after all?
Why do we love him, and answer his call?
Oh, where do we look for the mark of his worth?
Or the reason that he is here, walking this earth?

It's in his heart,
It's in his heart,
There's no other place to start,
It's in his heart.

Can you sum up a man by the coin that he holds?
Or whether he's young, whether he's old?
Have you ever pondered the compass that guides
him to follow the straight path, wherever it lies?

It's in his heart,
It's in his heart,
There's no other place to start,
It's in his heart.

(Bridge)
Oh, look in his eyes, they're bright and they're true,
No matter what colour, they're looking at you,
And what do you see, when you look deep inside?
A man full of love, honour and pride.

It's in his heart,
It's in his heart,
There's no other place to start,
It's in his heart,

It's in his heart,
It's in his heart,
A soul that cannot be torn apart,
It's in his heart.

I love you, 'Spaw -- Áine

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 05:13 PM

I have only just picked up on this (doh!)

Go spaw, go spaw, go spaw, go spaw, go spaw, go spaw,

add infinitum

(I always thought he had no heart anyway...;-))

Prayers, best wishes, everything.

Hang in there, Lad.

(Hope I get the humutul right)

jeffp

Dave the Gnome

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 05:14 PM

Aine! That's two in two days! I am running out of tissues, womon!! Beautiful, just beautiful!

I just spoke to Connie. Told her about the beating hearts. Here's the latest; I cannnot believe modern medicine...he may actually go home, at least as far as Connie's, by Sunday!!!

Here ya go:

Drs. have been in they believe pain is from chest tube; need to leave chest tube in longer as there is still enough drainage to warrent it.

P on 2 different pain meds; they will begin staggering the doses so that he can even out more on pain and alertness...basically right now if he's not hurting he's sleeping and if he is awake he is hurting but then he can't go back to sleep because he is hurting until the next dose.

K says he looks so much better - skinny ankles, good color in face and lips.

It is possible, depending on how the next 2 days go that he COULD be discharged from the hospital as early as Sun. 24 jun 01

Connie's email hung in there during the fast and furious critical time, but yesterday it locked up on her and now she is not receiving any email, though I've received what she has sent out to me. She says it will do this, then the next day she'll get two or three days worth, all at once. So, I am still sending your messages and Karen had taken a big batch up and read them to him. Here's what she said about that:

K took the messages up last night and started reading them to him, which he enjoyed very much. He was quite touched with your kind words. K is so touched by all your concern and all that you are doing.

So, I am giving thanks for his continued improvement, a great lessening of pain, and an easy transfer to home, BUT MOST OF ALL, I give thanks that he made it through!!

luvya'llkat

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 05:15 PM

Whoops - sorry jeffp - managed to cut your name. Good job I wasn't the sturgeon...

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: GUEST,SharonA
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 05:35 PM

Here's hopin' I come back Monday to read that catspaw's OUT of the hospital. The sooner the better, and vice versa!!!!!

Meanwhile, I'll just have to send out good thoughts in real-time. Keep on keepin' on gettin' better!

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Lin in Kansas
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 05:51 PM

Aine, that's beautifully said.

WOW! May go home on SUNDAY!!!??? Less than a week in hospital???!!! For major heart surgery!!!!??? Fan-damn-tastic!! Way to go, Pat...keep on getting better, you hear?

Lin & John

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: wysiwyg
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 06:25 PM

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 06:33 PM

(a printout doesn't do this justice!)

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: gnu
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 06:43 PM

Pat, you know you done good when EVERYbody's got a heart on for ya.

I would have too, but I couldn't figger it out.

heart added by mudelf ;-)

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Banjer
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 06:45 PM

WOW, out on Sunday maybe...That is unbelievable, but good news that they are even considering that. It tells me his progress is all they hoped for and more.

Makes my heart skip a beat just to think of all he's been through since Wednesday morning!!! Way to go 'Spaw....

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Banjer
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 06:48 PM

Let's see if we can get a little more heart into this action!!!

If this works it's for you 'Spaw, if it doesn't would a kind and caring Joe Clone take it out? Thanks

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: MAV
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 07:53 PM

Dear Catspaw,

Sorry to hear the bad news, glad to hear the good news.

Wishing you a speedy and painless recovery with no complications.

Your fans are waiting!

All the best.

mav out

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Helen
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 07:56 PM

I'm going to try and draw this image which came into my mind this morning as I lay in bed thinking about the 'Spaw family situation.

So just picture this as a cartoon strip:

[Frame 1] A rear view of a man in a backless hospital gown, walking along a hospital corridor.

[Frame 2] A close-up rear view of the naked behind. Two burly policemen have suddenly appeared, looking straight at it. One says: "I'm gonna bust your ass!". The other one says: "Anything you say can and will be used against you in court."

[Next frame] Close-up view again of the naked behind: "BRAWWWMMMPPPPP!!!"

What do you think? Don't give up my day job? Oh, well, okay then.

Helen

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 08:18 PM

Just heard "your song" (Catspaw's Rag) on an American station Pat! Gotta be a good sign!

Cheers

Rick and Heather

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Susan from California
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 08:18 PM

Well, Keith finally got off the computer long enough for me to get on, and oh my gosh. 'Spaw -- Draned glad to hear that you are healing up so fast! All those beating hearts (which I know I can't figure out how to do, since cut and paste is as high tech as I get) are an indication of the love we all feel. So get back to Karen & kids ASAP!

heart added by mudelf ;-)

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Bill D
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 08:19 PM

"mixed media"

...and, 'spaw, AFTER you can move about again, you'll need some things

for protection of those around you

to reserve a seat at events

a challenge

a mission suited to you

Do take care and re-join us soon, so we can stop this silliness..*grin*

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Susan from California
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 08:21 PM

What am I always telling my students? That's right, proofread! Should read . . . "Darned glad..." :-)

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Catrin
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 09:21 PM

Well Spaw,

There was a time, not too long ago, when I had a shitty job. This did have its benefits because it meant that I could spend lots of time reading through ALL the threads and messages. You are one person I remember as being - well - witty, funny, supportive, and well, just one hell of a nice guy...

Anyway

I make quite a good thief!

P.S. I don't read the threads like I used to, because I now have job that I actually enjoy and work at...

We're all rooting for you,

Cheers, Catrin

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: GUEST,Marymac90
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 09:48 PM

Good to hear all the good news. I am gonna try to go up to Old Songs tomorrow. I PLAN to leave at the crack of dawn. (Anybody care to start a pool on when I get there?) Anyway, I will bring the latest news up to folks who are already there, and, hence, offline.

Keep up the good work and the good drugs, spaw! We're rootin' for ya!

Luvya,

Marymac

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Naemanson
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 10:15 PM

Well, I am home and safe. I guess you would have been happier going to the government computer course than going under the knife again. The course wasn't as bad as I expected.

Anyway, I am damned glad to hear that you are on the mend and will soon (Sunday?) be out and about (or at least home).

I hope you can tune in to Mudcat Radio of Tuesday. I'll see if I can get Max and Bert to help me sing a song for you.

All my best to Karen and the boys and many, many thanks to Connie and Wayne.

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Bill D
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 12:19 PM

refresh for the weekend crowd....if there is still anyone who has not heard the good news!

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Rich(bodhránai gan ciall)
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 02:09 PM



Let's see if that worked.

Rich

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Justa Picker
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 02:13 PM

Just got off the phone with Spaw.
All tubes are out, and he's feeling better today and the pain is diminishing. He said he was able to do a lap of the hallway earlier today. Says thanks everyone for their good wishes. (It was a brief conversation, as I didn't want to keep him on the phone for too long. Guy needs his rest.)

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Rich(bodhránai gan ciall)
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 02:21 PM




Spaw, I hope your doctors are better at working with hearts than I seem to be. All joking aside, get well soon. This place just ain't right without you.



Rich

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie)
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 02:55 PM

Spaw- here's a sending of sweet midsummer Kentucky Mountain midsummer air from my front porch to yours, to welcome you home...

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 03:09 PM

Ah, kytrad, that is so sweet, he'll love that.

JP, I talked to him right after your call, so there is no rest for the windy!:-) He sounded really good. He did say a lot of the pain comes from the fact that they cut through muscles instead of bone as when they crack the chest open. I can sympathise; muscle pain hurts more than a break in my experience.

Karen was there, too, so I got to speak with her. She sounded good but a little worn-out. She and the four boys, their two and Connie's and Wayne's slept out in the camper last night, but didn't actually go to sleep until 4am, as they sat up telling bawdy jokes, guy stuff and they loved her joining in. I'll let her tell you about Mr. Balzac, when she gets a chance. They were having such a hoot, Connie had to holler out the window at midnight to pipe down! Lot of nervous energy to let go, I'll bet.

She said everytime the surgeon comes by he is just really pleased. Today, Spaw has shown dramatic improvements, almost by the hour. She said his colour was better the minute she first saw him in ICU and just keeps getting better.

They are restricting his fluids as a routine matter, getting rid of all the junk circulating from surgery and they have him on low-fat, low-sodium diet, which he is not happy about. He told me he couldn't eat in there!**BG**

Anyway, if he does go home tomorrow, it will be to Connie and Wayne's, as C&W have decided they need to keep an eye on him and help Karen out just a bit more before he tackles the more stairs at home and stuff. So, could be a few more days before he gets back online.

He said to tell everyone hello, thanks very much and he loves us. Karen says the same.

Phew! Something about actually hearing his voice, makes it really seem true; this wonderful science and the remarkable people associated with it have saved him. WOW!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: gnu
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 03:10 PM

Glad to hear the pain is subsiding, but keep up the drugs, just in case, or not.

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Amos
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 03:46 PM

Get that man a sirloin!!! Hell with this lime jello stuff!!! LOL!!!

Three cheers for Pat Bigheart and his High Tech Hordes!!

A

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: KT
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 04:14 PM

I've been out of town and am just now catching up here at MUDCAT. Great news! Keep up the good (and hard) work, Spaw! May your healing be swift!

Wow! What a picture this is....All these people, from all over the world, most of whom have never met face to face, joining together for Spaw's healing. Spaw, KNOW that you are loved! KT

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Biskit
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 04:48 PM

Good on ya Spaw, I'm keepin' ya in m'prayers buddy. ~BISKIT~

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: InOBU
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 04:49 PM

Amos Amos Amos! Trying to put Spaw right back in the ICU!? Spaw... Law school put about 60lbs on me, that and middle age spread, I looked in the mirror and quoted Alexi Sales ("Who's that fat bastard!") My clorestral was up, blood pressure up, and I was headed for troble. I came up with a great diet, tea and frute salad for breakfast and greek salad for dinner, soups that were the equivelant of greek salad in the winter and for a change, lost 90 pounds in about 4 months and have kept it off for years now. I feel great, and am wearing clothes from when I was in High School, Fact is, what ever pleasure you get from a big steak, the cost in feeling like hell out wieghs it real soon. Nice spicy salad, low fat proteens, low carb diet and you'll feel like a teenager again.
Take care of yerself! Get your kicks off music and other less distructive vices, so we can keep you around and sinning, old chum!
RABBITT FOOD! The wave of the future!
Larry

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Amos
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 05:47 PM

Awww, Larry!!! Yer spolin all my fun!!!! I figgered standing up and asserting his rights as a carnivore would be pretty good for him,!!!! Y'know being awful careful about everything can be very corrosive to the soul!!

A

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Mountain Dog
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 06:01 PM

All things in moderation...including moderation, that's the ticket!

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Mrrzy
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 06:21 PM

When he gets home you can give him some of that mouth to mouth resuscitation, good for the country, good for the nation, nothing quickens your respiration like a little old bit of that sweet sensation that mouth to mouth (gasp) resuscitation... Glad to hear you're going home, bud! Beat a heart for me, wouldja, O elf?

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: hesperis
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 06:42 PM

(http://hesperis.homestead.com/files/heartforspaw.gif if anyone else wants it.)

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: mooman
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 07:03 PM

You'll get used to the low fat, low sodium crap diet Pat! (I had to, blood pressure through the roof six months ago probably largely due to ultra-stress job bollix nonsense according to my cardio but thankfully back to normal now). Trouble is a lot of this rabbit food makes you fart even more! Does Karen know about this?

Glad to hear things are improving rapidly and hope to see you back here before too long. We miss you.

All my very best,

mooman

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: Art Thieme
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 07:27 PM

Pat,

I (we) just got home from a week in the woods on a lake on the Ohio/Michigan/Indiana border. Rained the whole time except for two days that were over 90 degrees. On the hottest day, the old saying "SHIT HAPPENS" became a profundidy when the holding tank on the trailer self-destructed. Ten gallons of Chlorox later (and after a deluge lasting 24 hours) I thought it best that we come home. The aroma is with me yet and I suspect I'll remember it whenever I need to do that. I just deleted 49 spam e-mails and printed out the one personal note from Dan Keding.-----------And now I find out about your problems.

Fell good soon !!!!!

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: THE CATSPAW REPORT -DAY TWO
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Jun 01 - 08:03 PM

Charming story, Art. Thank you for sharing! And I thought I had it bad when Ed the cat got jealous of the pregnant Alice and urinated on my couch. At least I could just pitch the couch - 12 years and multiple teenagers, it's days were numbered anyway. Yes, Spaw. I took in another stray and this time got took. Little bitty kitty is full of little bitty kitties. I am a nervous wreck but she took my mind off you for a few minutes every day. I am so relieved that you are well again. Miss you, guy.
SINS