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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Little Hawk Date: 06 Dec 05 - 09:57 PM Hey, Pat, I sure hope you are on the mend. People are worried out there. Your name is a household word, you know. Was kind of wondering why you had not been on the Cat much, I thought maybe you just got tired of it. Anyway, sending some good thoughts your way. |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Little Hawk Date: 06 Dec 05 - 09:58 PM It's the 102nd post. And in a thread that has certainly touched the hearts of many, I don't want to strike a discordant note, so I hasten to say that this post is not a joke. No, this is a serious post, expressing my deep concern on behalf of a man who can only be described as...a great man. I am speaking of Pat Patterson, aka "Spaw", a veritable icon on this forum that has been so kind to me. Now it's true that we have had our differences. Pat has said some uncharitable things about me in the past, but none of that matters now. After all, "it's an ill wind that blows no one good", to quote an old phrase. All is forgiven and forgotten in times of trouble. I am prepared to abandon my busy schedule and make an emergency visit to Pat to cheer him up. In fact, I'm eager to do it. I'm longing to. Just say the word. Get better soon, pal! We need you. - "Bill" |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Little Hawk Date: 06 Dec 05 - 10:00 PM explanation: Bill Shatner asked me to post that previous message for him. He says his cookie has been blocked or something... Odd. |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: GUEST,Art Thieme Date: 06 Dec 05 - 10:35 PM Isn't Ulster in Ireland???????????? What the hell are three o' those doing in your stomach? No matter, Glousterizing 'em ought to get 'em out of there. It's about time you had a real gut check anyway! As I told you in the e-mail, GET WELL QUICK!!!! We need your semanticizing around here; even if you're anti-semantic!! We love ya, guy! Art |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Ebbie Date: 06 Dec 05 - 11:04 PM A couple of years ago in some thread Spaw made some most nasty jab at me to the effect that in a moment I would wax lyrical about the crack in my floor. So I wrote this for him: Ode to the Crack in my Floor "Oh there's a wide jar in my door Although I'm in the frozen nawth And a great crack in my floor- And that's where I hide ol' Spawth Ol' Spawth was tired of it all Said his life was such a bore He begged me away back last fall "Plug me in the crack in your floor" The crack in my floor, it is wide It is long and deep, it is old A perfect place for Spawth to hide Amongst my flakes of solid gold I'll dig up Ol' Spawth, crack the clay Come spring with my shovel and more I'll stand him up, send him away Admire again the crack in the floor." Winter will be over before you know it, Spaw. Get out of there. |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: open mike Date: 07 Dec 05 - 02:34 AM Cletus and Pa are trying to rustle up some christmas tree business but they need a little help from ol' Spaw to pick the corner to set up shop on. They also could use some assistance to hang the light bulbs around the fence, so's the people can all see the trees. and they are having a heck of a time getting that blow up reindeer to stay standing on teh roof of the shed. Can't you just give them some advice? the reindeer just doesn't draw a crowd when he is fallen over like that... please hurry back and help! |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: C-flat Date: 07 Dec 05 - 03:36 AM You've certainly been missed around here of late and I sincerely hope that you're on your feet soon and feeling well again. Mudcat needs its' distinctive voices and yours is one of them, it's what gives this place character and without them we're just a bunch of boring old farts who occassionally get into a pissing contest with each other. Who wants to read that?! You've always lent a bit of class to the forum and have single-handedly taken virtual farting to entirely new, and previously unimagined levels, sending imposters running for cover, so get well soon Pat and let's here more from you!! C-flat. |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: GUEST Date: 07 Dec 05 - 02:27 PM We have never met in person, Spaw- but as you are a fellow Kentuckian I feel we're bound to be to some degree cousins! Here's hoping that your health improves rapidly, and that we'll soon be reading your postings again. Joy and blessings to you and yours, Jean |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: gnu Date: 07 Dec 05 - 02:47 PM "... as you are a fellow Kentuckian I feel we're bound to be to some degree cousins!" - Jean, 07 Dec 05 - 02:27 PM I've heard that. Still sending thoughts and prayers, buddy. g |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Ebbie Date: 07 Dec 05 - 03:22 PM Any *new* news, kat? |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Bert Date: 07 Dec 05 - 04:54 PM OK Katmeluv, Thats' fine. |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: katlaughing Date: 07 Dec 05 - 05:10 PM Nothing more, Ebbie, at the moment, except that I know he is still in ICU. I've left a message for Connie and Wayne to please clal or send an email. Will post as soon as I hear more. Bertdarlin'...thanks. I hope I didn't sound too grumpy; I've never liked all of the scatological stuff, but as you know I've always *cleaned up the litter box after Spaw* (in the Tavern etc.), so I guess I am used to it, most times. This time I'm a bit rattled and it just hit me wrong. Please folks, keep sending good thoughts, laughs, and love and/or light as is your custom. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Ebbie Date: 07 Dec 05 - 05:22 PM When I first entered the Mudcat Forum, Spaw was the first member to attain a clear definition in my mind. There was a certain aroma, shall we say, about him that made him stand out. (Just outside the door, that is.) I'm sure that he has reformed. LOL |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Little Hawk Date: 07 Dec 05 - 05:51 PM I find it particularly...moving...that William Shatner has seen fit to post on this thread, and to offer to visit in person at Spaw's bedside! Few mortals have been granted such an honor, and even fewer mortals of the male gender. Mr Shatner had attempted to post here earlier but was blocked from doing so by...some anomaly...or...by deliberate conspiracy on the part of someone...I'm not sure which. It smells bad to me. Anyway, he sent the text to me and I posted it for him. He signed off as "Bill", an indication that he is embracing Spaw as a brother. This is particularly striking to me, given their past differences. Hey, Pat, I'm pulling for you and so is Big Bill. With any luck, he WILL stop in and chat with you for a bit. Keepa you fingers crossed. Seriously, man, I hope you are managing okay. People can't help but make all the usual stupid jokes, given your self-created history as official buffoon of the forum (in between the serious posts), but they do care. No doubt about it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Stilly River Sage Date: 07 Dec 05 - 05:57 PM Sorry to get to this thread so late! It would be a real shame if he was all better and out of the hospital before I could wish Spaw well! Hey, Spaw, if they're not giving you enough to eat there to get up a high wind, I can send my dawgs to hang out with you. One of 'em is pretty stinky this afternoon. Can't tell which, they're always together. But with this cold weather, we notice it more. Might help you feel right at home. Like Jacqui says, get yourself down to the Mudcat Recovery Ward, adjacent to the Mudcat Tavern. It has been a little quiet in there of late, but if you move in, lots of folks will climb through that hall coat closet from the tavern to the ward to see you. Ah, I see Nurse Ratched is aware that you may be visiting. She just stuck a stainless steel bedpan in the freezer. . . Get back here soon, healthy and happy! SRS |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: SINSULL Date: 07 Dec 05 - 07:32 PM Candles and Christmas lights are on again for you tonight, old man. Enjoy them. SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: wysiwyg Date: 07 Dec 05 - 08:06 PM Kat, a small request (and no you did not sound crabby)--- it would be a HUGE help if your "update" posts were in bright red, to make them easier to spot in the ocean of good wishes. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Stewie Date: 07 Dec 05 - 09:14 PM Get well soon, Spaw. --Stewie. |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Mooh Date: 07 Dec 05 - 10:48 PM Hang in there Spaw, we're pullin' for you! Peace and prayers, Mooh. |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: katlaughing Date: 08 Dec 05 - 02:51 AM Thanks, Susan. I will do so, as soon as I hear something. |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: InOBU Date: 08 Dec 05 - 08:33 AM HEY SPAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is almost itme for the night before Mudcat Christmas... Get well, we need someone to make the beans!!!!!!!!!!!!! From the Spaw 125th Birthday Committee - now planning the festivities... Keep on ticking... lor |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: JohnInKansas Date: 08 Dec 05 - 08:45 AM
[BIG (S)paw print here.] Excuse the amateur effort, but what what I mean is we need the critter that makes those tracks 'round here. John |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Ella who is Sooze Date: 08 Dec 05 - 09:21 AM awwww that's lovely John... I'm impressed anyway... thought rays coming over from Wales, they may be covered in Leeks, M'untains, and sheep doo dah as they skip over the hills but they're coming anyway.... .........;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;::::::::::::::>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (thought rays)! |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: jeffp Date: 08 Dec 05 - 10:42 AM Get The Hell Well!! Hospitals are no fun at any time, let alone the holidays. All the best, Jeff |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Little Hawk Date: 08 Dec 05 - 11:18 AM They certainly are not, but...if you get a bedside visit from William Shatner it almost makes it worthwhile. |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Escamillo Date: 08 Dec 05 - 12:15 PM Kat, Karen, please tell Mr. Spaw that his friend at this far place of the globe is sending him the best thoughts for a prompt recovery. A big and warm hug for Spaw and family. Un abrazo, Andrés |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: KathWestra Date: 08 Dec 05 - 12:33 PM Continuing good wishes coming to you from Maine. You're in my heart, all of you. Hoping that Kat's next update brings good news (and thanks, Kat, for keeping us posted). Love, Kathy |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: katlaughing Date: 08 Dec 05 - 01:55 PM UPDATEThanks, everyone. Just talked to Karen. Not much new to report. She sounded very tired, she's doing too much, imo, BUT she is holding it together. She asked me to tell you all "Thanks, so much" and sends her love. They were going to do another scope, today, because he was still having tarry stools, but just as she left this morning, they said the doctor had cancelled it. She doesn't know why, but his blood levels have been okay and he hasn't had any "movements" in the past day or so, so she thinks maybe they called it off to see if they've finally gotten the ulcers under control He is still intubated and sedated, partly because of the intubation. When he was not sedated because the medicine in the bag was leaking out, instead of going in his I.V., he was lucid enough to write Karen a note which said, "It hurts, take it out." No blood problem since they found the ulcers, except as noted above. His temperature is normal and Karen said his legs look the best she's seen them in years, probably because he has had them elevated all of the time! He is still doing better on the BiPap, instead of O2, but they are putting him on CPap at night without supplemental O2, through the vent and his O2 sat rate stays good. Karen apologised that she didn't have any new news! She is back at work, nights; then goes to Connie's to take Tris to school, then home to take care of the critters and sleep (not enough!), then gathers the boys after school to do a few things with them, then takes them back to Connie's and Michael's friend's house and off to the hospital to see Pat before she goes to work. Fortunately, her work is in a building next to where he is; she said it's only about twenty paces from her lab to him and the ICU nurses are great. That's it folks. I asked Karen if she was worrying overmuch. She said, no, she's been here before and knows it does no good. I am proud of her and love them both so very much. Thanks for your continued support. If anyone would like to send cards for when he is able to be aware, please PM me for the addy. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Janie Date: 08 Dec 05 - 02:13 PM Thanks for keeping us posted, Kat. What a good friend you are indeed. Still pulling hard for the 'Spaw family. Janie |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: MMario Date: 08 Dec 05 - 02:21 PM virtual hugs being sent - with a box of not so virtual ones about to be posted. karen - watch the mailbox! |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Donuel Date: 08 Dec 05 - 02:32 PM No matter what ailes ya may farts never fail ya These new "scopy" pics docs are takin nowadays look like the start of the movie Alien where they first walk into the alien craft. I get to swallow a camera pill next week. Somethin to do with being allergic to myself. |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: wysiwyg Date: 08 Dec 05 - 02:47 PM Karen, Of course you are doing too much-- it's the only safe place to channel the worry and the best way you know how to stay strong. I pray that soon, a safe day will come so you can fall apart a little bit. Till then, just keep moving; keep putting one foot down at a time, and know that we are all pulling with you. Be confident that dear Pat can rest on the cloud of our caring as long as he needs to, for him to rebuild his strength. That same cloud of caring will support you and the boys, too, as you keep walking strong; there's an endless source of strength that will keep holding all of you up as long as you need for it to be there. I know Pat's body is working as hard as it can to get better, while the sedation keeps him down far enough to let go and to let his body take charge of its own healing. I'm sorry he woke up enough to know that something hurt. How relieved his healing-mechanisms must be, that the constant re-making of blood for blood lost, is over! Now they're already busy doing the delicate and hard work that will bring him home. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: GUEST Date: 08 Dec 05 - 03:14 PM Hey you ol' fart, Wishing you a fast recovery and fresh oxygen for your roommates! Get well soon Pat, Rustic |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Pistachio Date: 08 Dec 05 - 03:45 PM Hugs across the miles, H. |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: MMario Date: 08 Dec 05 - 03:58 PM Karen apologised that she didn't have any new news! One of the reasons this family is so easy to |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: gnu Date: 08 Dec 05 - 04:31 PM kat... thanks for the update. Bless you. You said, "... Karen said his legs look the best she's seen them in years..." No matter the reason, this is a very positive sign. That's my story and I am clinging to it. Spaw, buddy... We need your guiding hand. Fight the good fight. Again, thoughts and prayers. g |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: katlaughing Date: 08 Dec 05 - 04:35 PM UPDATEKaren just called. Shortly after we talked, the hospital called at Spaw's behest, to tell her he is OFF THE VENT!!! Keep it up, folks!! This is GOOD news and every bit helps!! luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: katlaughing Date: 08 Dec 05 - 04:43 PM UPDATE, cont. Oops, I thought I'd gotten this in before the previous update went through: right after the hospital called, the garage called to let Karen know it cost $300 to get her old-300,000 miles-car winter-ready! Bit of a shock that one as Spaw and Wayne had done some of the work and bought the parts themselves. At least she will be safe going to and from work, etc. Thanks, folks! kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Stilly River Sage Date: 08 Dec 05 - 04:45 PM Thanks, Kat! |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: gnu Date: 08 Dec 05 - 05:08 PM Off the vent! See. I told you that things were turning positive! C'mon SPAW!!!! Give er some!!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: GUEST,Boab Date: 08 Dec 05 - 05:22 PM I think you musta read Bee-dubya-ell's posting Spaw! A real "meant" one--and may I second it! |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Jeri Date: 08 Dec 05 - 05:28 PM I've missed you around Mudcat, as you haven't posted much the last couple of years. Spaw, you're the reason I'm here. I visited Mudcat during another one of your medical adventures and hung around. I love your wit and your sensitivity, and the unique way you have of looking at things. Please behave yourself and get well. There are people here who love you and miss you. There are people here who hear your name and wonder just who you are, but we don't care about them, do we? Then there are probably folks who can't stand you. Come back so you can drive those bastards nuts. Love to Spaw and Family, Jeri |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Dave Swan Date: 08 Dec 05 - 05:33 PM Once again Jeri takes the words out of my mouth, rearranges them and makes them sound better. What she said, pal. And more..... D |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie) Date: 08 Dec 05 - 05:43 PM gnu- thanks for noticing that my posting was from, Guest. Didn't find out until today that my cookie was missing. Spaw and Karen- Glad to get the better news...and you know your fan club and all rooting for you. Joy and blessings, Jean |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Peace Date: 08 Dec 05 - 06:30 PM Good news. Thanks for posting it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 08 Dec 05 - 07:21 PM Thanks, kat-me-luv. Still sending beams of light and love..... |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: SunnySister Date: 08 Dec 05 - 11:06 PM Dear Spaw and family, While I'm new here to Mudcat, I couldn't have ignored the presence and then the missing presence of you, Spaw. Please gather your strength, gather the strength and caring we are all sending you and know that you are loved and missed. Come back to healthy side instead of the sick. You have so, so much to live for. Sending my very best healing and caring thoughts to you all and to Spaw's medical team. --- SunnySister OXOX |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: Justa Picker Date: 09 Dec 05 - 12:05 AM Geezuz if you needed strings, why didn't you just say so? No need for drama. :-) You are the possum's heart of this place. Now get your ass back here. :-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: suzi Date: 09 Dec 05 - 02:42 AM Great news ....still praying for you spaw, and your family too. x |
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Subject: RE: BS: One more time, for Spaw, please From: MMario Date: 09 Dec 05 - 08:59 AM It's not the heart of the possum that 'Spaw represents - but considering his relationship with Cleigh, the sentiment is the same. Was hoping Karen had a good car - or at least a well-winterized one as I sat listening to weather reports last night. |
