Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?

Subject: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From:
Date: 19 Oct 98 - 05:01 PM

As someone who went away for awhile (for a range of serious reasons) but has returned, I respect the right to tune all this out for as long as you like, even forever. But I noted in a refreshed thread which I overlooked before that she was ill in the early summer, and was going to come back; and Tim's question (in another thread) prompts me too -- Does anyone know if she is O.K.? Yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Bill D
Date: 19 Oct 98 - 07:01 PM

Peter...we {Ferrara...my wife..& I), received a message from her several months ago saying that she appreciated a tape we had sent her, but had simply been too ill to come down stairs and use the computer...I somehow feel that that situation continues..Shula is the sort that would be right here the moment she feels well enough.. Charlie Baum & I were discussing the posssibility of an email to ask, but I don't believe he has...I have her snail mail address, and will try to ask discretely if nothing else happens to update things...many of us hope fervently that she can rejoin us....

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Joe Offer
Date: 19 Oct 98 - 07:30 PM

I sent her an e-mail today after I saw this thread, Bill. Last time I heard from her was a good 6 months ago, and she said about the same as she said to you. The best way to find out about her might be through her husband Akiba's e-mail, but I lost that address. I called her quite some ago, but talking on the phone seemed to make her out of breath.
She sure is one heck of a woman. I have a note on my bulletin board to remind me of something she told me. She found a sign in a harbor that said:

Your Are Responsible For Your Own Wake

Shula applied that to all of life - we all are responsible for everything that we do, and the effect our actions have on others. I'd say that's a pretty remarkable philosophy. I wish we all would live by a code like that.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Peter T.
Date: 20 Oct 98 - 10:48 AM

Thanks Bill and Joe, for the prompt response. I too lost the e-mail, so resorted to the forum. Such a fine woman. I hope she is hanging in there. I pity any disease that is foolish enough to try and take her on -- it will be in for a hell of a fight. I wish her the best. Yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Helen
Date: 20 Oct 98 - 11:11 PM

Have you guys been reading my mind - from way over here in Oz? I was just wondering a couple of days ago how Shula is because she hasn't been around the Mudcat for quite a while.

Helen

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Joe Offer
Date: 15 Nov 98 - 02:55 AM

Well, I was gone today when Shula called, but she did leave a voice mail message. Her voice doesn't sound so good, but her spirit is as strong as it always is. It makes me smile to think of her - she's quite a woman.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Alan of Australia
Date: 15 Nov 98 - 05:18 PM

Joe,
If you do happen to talk to Shula, wish her well from all of us Down Under.

Cheers,
Alan

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Joe Offer
Date: 15 Nov 98 - 08:46 PM

I talked with her this afternoon, but she had only enough energy to talk for about ten minutes. She misses us all, and has been thinking about stopping in, but she hasn't.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From:
Date: 16 Nov 98 - 06:49 AM

Dear ever'body,

Lord luv ya, maze ammies, ya shor do a body good! Ticker's a tad unreliable uv late; don' keep good tahme n'more. 'T seems ez quaht a spell's gone by since we done pas' t' jug. Mebbe Ah'll jes' hatter sit'n set awhile. Done misset ch'all sumpin' dretful -- 'n' that's a fack!

Thanks fer the call, JoeO. And, Ferrara, blessin's fer the kine'ly letter. Will git back t' y'all -- G-d willin' 'n' th' crick don' rise. Awful nahce t' be thawt on.

Sweet dreams,

Shula

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Frank in the swamps
Date: 16 Nov 98 - 09:29 AM

It has been too long since we passed the jug. We're saving a good vintage for you though, for the next song circle (or treehouse party). Good to hear from you!

Frank i.t.s.

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Big Mick
Date: 16 Nov 98 - 10:38 AM

Shula,

Ya left before I came on board, but judging by what I have seen, you are greatly loved in these parts. I am glad you got on line, because your friends have missed you. Please come back, when you can given the things that are filling your days just now.

Warmest regards,

Mick

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Peter T.
Date: 16 Nov 98 - 11:15 AM

Dear Shula, we and the English language miss wrassling with you. Get well and come back soon. Yours, Peter T,

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Joe Offer
Date: 16 Nov 98 - 01:43 PM

Boy, one phone call, and I create a monster. How am I ever going to get anything done if I have to spend all my time deciphering that Shula dialect again. Shula, I think you oughta stick around - we really love you, ya know.
Better reset your cookie so your messages don't come out anonymous (not that we have to guess too hard when we see that awful dialect).
For any of you who don't understand it, what Shula said above is "hello."
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Pete M
Date: 16 Nov 98 - 03:06 PM

Hi Shula, like Mick, us hav' joined t' Caff set since you'm been away, but welcome back. Despite what moi namesake and Joe be sayin', us English types doan hav' no problem with unnerstan'ing the way you'm speak, but where's ee to me lover?

Pete M

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Barry Finn
Date: 16 Nov 98 - 03:28 PM

Hi Shula, it's really been awhile. When I woke up this morning you were on our minds (see old We Five thread), I guess you can tell you've been missed & I hope that's some comfort to ya. Until you're back & well, our hopes & prayers to have you watched over. Bsest of luck. Barry

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Bill in Alabama
Date: 16 Nov 98 - 04:05 PM

Shula-- Not only can I understand what you write, but when I hear it in my mind it sounds just like the folks back home in metropolitan Soddy, Tennessee. I'm glad to see a note from you on the web again. Prayers that you will return as a regular soon.

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Allan C.
Date: 16 Nov 98 - 04:40 PM

Shula,
If there is power to be gotten from positive energies and good wishes, then you must be feeling the might of it! I have never before had the pleasure of your cybercompany, but have come to know and love you by way of the hearts of the other fine folks here. It is good to hear from you!

Allan

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Helen
Date: 16 Nov 98 - 05:52 PM

G'day Shula, mate. It's great to see you here again. I'm sending lots of sunshine, blue skies and birdsong from Oz to help you to feel better.

Love Helen

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: alison
Date: 17 Nov 98 - 02:33 AM

Hi Shula,

Lovely to hear from you again. I miss all those cyber parties we used to have at your place.

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Dani
Date: 17 Nov 98 - 06:41 AM

The meteor shower this morning (it was a trickle in my backyard, but I slept late) reminded me what a little place we live in. Glad to hear again from a well-loved denizen.

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Bill D
Date: 17 Nov 98 - 09:49 PM

if anyone is new and wonders WHO we are sending greetings to, you shoud go to the 'forum search' and put 'Shula' in the author blank...and start reading from the beginning...*smile*..Shula entertained, enlivened, teased, befuddled, stirred, and generally endeared herself here for several months before her illness made it difficult to get to the computer...

Yhose who knew her hope she will beat this and be back amoung us as soon as possible. She is one of a kind!!!

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Dani
Date: 18 Nov 98 - 08:23 AM

Shula, can we just come there and put the keyboard in your lap? Well, then we'd just BE there, wouldn't we...

Guess cyber-company is good sometimes. Did you ever have company and wish you could just disappear into your own room for awhile? Not wanting them to actually go away, just to be able to come back refreshed?

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: AndreasW
Date: 19 Nov 98 - 02:06 AM

I think this thread should be shown to those people who say that surfing the internet makes you lonely!

All my best wishes from Germany to the (unknown to me) Shula!!!

Andreas

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: rosebrook
Date: 19 Nov 98 - 06:55 PM

Dearest Shula,

So fine to feel your company once again. Warm wishes to you.

Be well,

Rose

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Big Mick
Date: 15 Jan 99 - 09:46 PM

OK, those in the know need to give us an update on this dearly loved and missed part of our community. The fair Alison has been giving me links to Shula and I have come to treasure her. How about an update?

Mick

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Bill D
Date: 15 Jan 99 - 10:28 PM

someone here (DC)spoke to her a couple of months ago...she has just not had the energy to come downstairs..things essentially do not seem to have changed much..we will all just keep sending warm messages thru the ether...

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: alison
Date: 16 Jan 99 - 02:33 AM

OK, For those of you people who have no idea who we're talking about here's a link to one of Shula's song circles.

Women's song circle

Enjoy, (and don't get too fat!!)

Slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Jan 99 - 02:54 AM

Dear one, Shula,

I know a kindred spirit when I read about her and read her words! I'd like to add my well wishes, too. I've a ticker needs mending, but it's not critical. My dad says about his, "it's running on about 3 cylinders".

I'd also like to say, I've not been on here a month and seeing this thread to someone whom you all love and know and care about so deeply, just confirms what I've been discovering. Mudcateers are some of the best, kindest people in the world. The care, concern, and cherishing of another is endearing and heartening. Ah, if we ruled the world, eh!?

Blessed Be, Shula.

katlaughing

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Siobhan
Date: 17 Jan 99 - 01:17 AM

Hello everyone, delurking for a moment to add my best wishes for Shula's recovery. May I suggest that everyone play their favorite song for her and send the positive energy of the music her way? I'm going to play "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose." (Which is, of course, in the database.)

Regards, Siobhan

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Bert
Date: 19 Jan 99 - 10:44 AM

I'll sing 'Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien'

Just for you Shula.

Bert.

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Joe Offer
Date: 24 Mar 99 - 08:20 PM

Well, I thought I should report that I spent a wonderful evening at Shula's house yesterday. She and her brother and I sang to 1 AM. Her husband Akiba seemed to tolerate us quite well, but his singing was rather timid....
Shula's still seriously sick, but he made it through the winter and seems to be doing pretty well. She sure can sing up a storm, and I sure had a great time.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Big Mick
Date: 24 Mar 99 - 09:04 PM

Joe,

Welcome home, and what a gift you brought with you. I am elated to hear that she is OK. Thanks a million for letting us know. Glad you are back.

Mick

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Shula
Date: 25 Mar 99 - 03:29 AM

De-ah kith'n kin,,

Hush up now, why doncha?! Lord 'a'' mercy, chi'rens! Y'r a' takin' on so, its a'lahk to make 'n ol' gal blush. W'll, Ah reckon Ah cain't play 'possum n' more -- Joe's done 'vestigated 'n' a'fount me out! Bin down some, 'n' thet's a fac,' but not quaht yit alt'githah cross't ovah.

Truth t' tell, t'were a raht sorry winnah. Hed th' coughin' fits lahke t' blow m' brains t' Kingdom Come, fer mos' thet whole tahme. Dang fool med'cin the doc done gimme fer th' tickah, nigh onta kilt th' las' ol' squeak uv a sengin' vaw-ice Ah hed lef'!! Should 'a'' guv 't up an' laid me down awl peaceful 'n' p'lite. Not much in livin' 'th outcha k'n seng nuthin'! But some folks iz jes' too orn'ry t' quit a fahght jes' a'cause it dun bin los'.

Couldn't haul mah sorry se'f down t' th' Mudcat, nuther. Jes' would'a made me wawna seng thet much a'wuss. But Spreng's a'comin' an' even th' olt crittahs ez a' gittin' frisky. An the doc done gimme some fancy new-fangled stuff, so Ah 'uz feelin' a mite more spry jes' a' lately. An' wun'tcha jes' know it, but a'fore Ah could git th' ol' pahpes a' runnin' smooth, heah 'long come Joe an' bus' in t' mah kitchen, gwine t' set up all nahght 'n seng hissef' t' glory.

So Ah done whut eny dang ol' fool woulda done; 'n' set about t' squawkin' rahght along wit' 'im. An' 'ceppin' he done wrote none too kinely 'bout mah fellah's keepin' mos'ly quiet, we done hed a natch'l fine ol' tahme, 'f Ah do say so, mahsef,' spaht a mah croakin' wuss'n a big ol' bullfrog. (Th' man done toltcha he cain't carry no tune t' save 'iz soul, Joe, Whatcha wawnt 'im t' do, frahght th' whole evah-lovin' county?!)

Ah reckon Ah'll a'hattah stah-ut lookin' in agin, jes' t' see whatch'all done done t' th' place, sence Ah'uz las' 'roun' y'all heathin' folk heah. Thet's 'bout awl they iz; git along now, Rabbit, 'n' play sump-um purty.

G-d bless, 'n' y'all come, doncha heah?

Shula

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: catspaw49
Date: 25 Mar 99 - 04:55 AM

katlaughing and I showed up here around the same time and like her, I was immediately taken over by the place. I remember having the same thoughts as she did (above) after having spent a wonderful hour or so reading as many of Shula's post as I could find. I learned much about Mudcat history and sensed the true spirit of the place on that journey...and so should you.

If you haven't done it yet, you owe it to yourself to begin your journey by clicking onto alison's link a few posts up above here. So if you're new to the 'Cat, don't miss out on the wonderful folks from the roots of our village.

Welcome back Joe and I join Mick in thanking you for the news. A good sing is therapeutic; check out the Music Therapy thread!!! Sandy P. will be overjoyed at your return as well.

catspaw

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Peter T.
Date: 26 Mar 99 - 10:29 AM

Shula, truly welcome back , but I see you haven't shaken off that terrible case of the apostrophes.

Yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: Does Anyone Know How Shula Is Doing?
From: Teresa
Date: 26 Mar 99 - 12:31 PM

Oh hi, Shula; it's mighty nice to meet you after hearing so many nice things about you. I promise I won't make a big fuss, but I do want to hear more from you, because I'm pretty new here. Got to visit the women's song circle and feel warm all over inside. Cheers, Teresa