Subject: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: catspaw49 Date: 31 Dec 05 - 03:35 PM Sorry I haven't been around much since coming home but this last one took a lot out of me and strength-wise I am just now starting to really come back. On the other hand as I do begin to feel better, it is a stronger and better feeling than I have had in many years. I am sleeping better and longer than I have in ages and I'm doing a sleep apnea study in Feb to see if we might increase even this as well. So much for apologies............. Once again I have to send a giant thanks to all of you for your thoughts and kind words as they surely made a difference. Some of you I am contacting over the next few weeks for a few private words of thanks for acts over, above, and beyond. And now........ HAPPY NEW YEARto one and all. We're doing very little for the eve but will be having a great day tomorrow with Connie and Wayne. We look forward to a good year and one of challenge for both Karen and myself. I want to start some new exercise and walking rehabs and Karen will join in after she recovers from her own surgery coming up on January 9. Yep......It has taken a year of dancing through hoops and testing but Karen will be having Bariactric by-pass surgery. She is having the complete surgical procedure as opposed to the laproscopic because although the initial operation takes a bit more rehab time, the success rate and lack of problems later makes this a better option. We really believe that this will give Karen her life back in many ways and assure our kids will have an "active" mother, or indeed, a mother at all........yeah, it's that serious.So 2006 holds some great things for us and I can only hope it does for you as well. The best of all things to you and yours from Karen and I for the best of all New Years. Spaw |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Nancy King Date: 31 Dec 05 - 03:47 PM Welcome back, Spaw! So glad to hear things are going well for you and Karen -- may 2006 be good to you both! Nancy |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Metchosin Date: 31 Dec 05 - 03:48 PM All the best to you and your dear family in the New Year, Spaw. I think of you often. Susan |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: CapriUni Date: 31 Dec 05 - 03:54 PM Joy, and strength and Success in 2006. This time next year, I hope you can look back and say to yourselves: "Whoopee!! We did it! And More, besides!" |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: wysiwyg Date: 31 Dec 05 - 03:55 PM Pat, it's great to hear from you; how sweet (yeah, SWEET) that you are thinking of us, when things are so intense for you all right there in your own lives. I can strongly recommend aquatic exercise to you both. Gentle, effective, supportive, and responsive. Not swimming and not water aeroibics-- water yoga or a similar program called Ai Chi. Have tapes and book to lend. Just say the word. I'd also like to put Karen on the Prayer Chain list for her surgery and recovery.... OK? And how I wish I was nearby enough to lend a hand with the boys! Me and Hardi! Yeah, we'd teach them a coupla new bad words for ya.... :~) Much love, ~Susan PS, Our #1 son and his wife will move into Ohio next week, after 6 years as a Navy nuke and 2 years in Hawaii. I'm putting you on the itinerary this time, when we head for Oak Harbor to see him. Why, you're practially on the way-- and surely I won't get lost again! |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Amos Date: 31 Dec 05 - 03:59 PM Man, Spaw, those docs have put the fear o' Docs into ya! I've never heard you so civilized and genteel. I am sending my best intentions that you and Karen see February better than ever and it just keeps getting better through the year. Yo are a Major Dude and we-all loves ya, no mistake. A |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Helen Date: 31 Dec 05 - 03:59 PM You two!! How can I worry so much about 2 people and their family and friends as much as I worry about you, given that I have never even met you and maybe never will? Have a New Year that is everything you have ever hoped for, Lot of love, health, peace & happiness, Helen |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: CarolC Date: 31 Dec 05 - 04:05 PM Happy New Year to you and yours too, Spaw. And best wishes for the best possible results for Karen and her procedure. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: gnu Date: 31 Dec 05 - 04:10 PM Spaw... so great to hear from you. Welcome back... home, buddy. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Morticia Date: 31 Dec 05 - 04:17 PM I'll forgive you for not posting so much given that you pulled through, otherwise you were in the sh1t, buddy.....my love to Karen and the boys, and here's wishing you and everyone a happy and peaceful new year. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: GUEST,Giok Date: 31 Dec 05 - 04:18 PM A very happy new year to you too Spaw. Here in Scotland it's a kind of special night of the year for us, so consider yourself and your little family as honorary Scots, and whoop it up as much as is safe. Here's tae us, wha's like us? Damn few, an' they're a' deid! Slainthe. Giok |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Rapparee Date: 31 Dec 05 - 04:28 PM 'Bout damned time.... Happy New Year, Merry Christmas, Season's Greetings, and all that. And I'm glad you're doing better, too. Now do unto Karen what Karen has done to...I mean, FOR...you. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Fibula Mattock Date: 31 Dec 05 - 04:37 PM So good to see you posting Spaw! A very happy and healthy new year for you and yours, and best of luck for Karen. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Seamus Kennedy Date: 31 Dec 05 - 04:46 PM Here's a coupla Happy New Year "Attaboys" to you both. Keep up the good recovery work. Seamus |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: mooman Date: 31 Dec 05 - 04:47 PM Dear Pat, All the very best in health and happiness to you and Karen and the family for 2006! With any luck we might get to meet one of these days! Peace and goodwill Richard (moo, mooman, ex-mcmoo, Lakewoodophile and "amateur" of all things lutherian (have to be careful as a Buddhist not to spell that Lutheran!)) |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 31 Dec 05 - 05:26 PM Sending lots of love and cheer to you and Karen and the boys. May 2006 bring new health and strength. love, Allison |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Stilly River Sage Date: 31 Dec 05 - 05:33 PM So is this the thread where you're going to post that promised story, Spaw? We're all hanging around the place waiting. (And grinning ear to ear to see that you're home and feeling much better!) SRS |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: artbrooks Date: 31 Dec 05 - 05:37 PM Glad you're feeling better. Will you be hanging around more now? We've been missing your patented brand of abuse. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Hollowfox Date: 31 Dec 05 - 05:52 PM Wow, this is about the best (insert holiday) present I've gotten. I'm keeping up the $#@!-reduction candle series for you and yours, but please tell Karen I'm adding her own personal gen-u-ine purebred Midwestern $#!@-reduction candle to the mix. I want to visit with the lot o' ya sometime again. Love, Mary the pyrophile hollowfox |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Alba Date: 31 Dec 05 - 05:54 PM HAPPY NEW YEAR SPAW, KAREN AND THE BOYS. I am so glad to see you back here Spaw. I hope that 2006 brings you and yours nothing but the Health, Peace and Happiness you all so deserve. Karen all will be well and we shall be with you, you know.... like the force from Star Wars..lol Great to see your post Spaw. Just great. Love, Light and Brightest Blessings. Glad to have you back with us. Jude |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: bbc Date: 31 Dec 05 - 06:07 PM Best to you & yours, Pat, & hug Wayne & Connie for us. I know I said this at least one other time, but I'm sure glad you're still w/ us. Now that you're feeling some better, take good care of that sweet woman who puts up w/ you. I hope her surgery goes smooth as can be & that recup is completely uneventful! Talk to you next year! love, Barbara |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Peter T. Date: 31 Dec 05 - 06:11 PM The usual phrase is that after 50 one spends more time in the shop than on the road, but you are pushing this. Happy New Year, CP, to you and yours. I would take it one year at a time from now on, please. These days at a time are really wearing. yours ever, Peter T. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Bill D Date: 31 Dec 05 - 06:30 PM I would tell you & Karen to take very good care of each other, but I guess I don't need to worry about that, hmmm? Best wishes for a year that sees you both healthy and happy and doing all the stuff you've been putting off. ...if good thoughts help, you'll be fine..... |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Bobert Date: 31 Dec 05 - 06:44 PM Great to hear from ya', Spawzer and it sounds yer on threshold of some better times... Love, good thoughts and prayers from me and the P-Vine... Bobert p.s. My couzin Rufus and his lively wife, Retha May, say "Hey"... |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Bobert Date: 31 Dec 05 - 06:45 PM ...ahhh, make that "lovely wife, Retha May"... God knows she ain't too lively, bless he heart... |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Peace Date: 31 Dec 05 - 06:48 PM Great to hear from you, Pat. All the best to you both and have a wonderful 2006. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: InOBU Date: 31 Dec 05 - 07:00 PM Well... there is not enough time to wish you enough happiness this new year, so there has to be a bunch more... happy new years kiddo... lor |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Donuel Date: 31 Dec 05 - 07:07 PM Well plow my potatoes its the prolific poster of the past come to party and his place of honor, Spaw. Happy New Year |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: katlaughing Date: 31 Dec 05 - 08:08 PM Heyadarlin'...what they all said and more, you know. Alba kept telling me this past year was mine to take care of myself and get back to health; Well, I hereby declare 2006 to be the luvyabunches and talk with you soon, Peaches, kat |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: karen k Date: 31 Dec 05 - 08:19 PM I wish you all a happy and healthy 2006 and many more to come. love, karen |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: jaze Date: 31 Dec 05 - 08:23 PM Great to hear from you, Spaw. Here's hoping the new year will be better for you and your family. Take care. James |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Liz the Squeak Date: 31 Dec 05 - 08:31 PM Get your asses over to the Mudcat Recovery Ward, hook up an IV of JD or whatever your favourite tipple is, and give us a hug. (((XXX))) LTS |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Ebbie Date: 31 Dec 05 - 08:56 PM Happy to hear that things are progressing as they should. You had us worried, chump- I mean, Champ. Remember to alert us for Karen's load of best wishes, which is already waiting in the wings. Do you know when a person -me - reads one of those supportive threads, its strength-giving properties are palpable? A very Happy New Year to you both. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: alanabit Date: 31 Dec 05 - 09:18 PM Happy New Year Spaw and to Karen too. May all go well for both of you in the coming year. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Dave Swan Date: 31 Dec 05 - 09:50 PM TO: P. Patterson, Partner, LFPS Layabouts for Hire FROM: Personnel Department RE: Updates to your file ______________________________________________________________________ As you were unable to attend the last board meeting of Lane, Fielding, Patterson & Swan, Layabouts for Hire (and at Large) LLC, I have been directed to forward these excerpts from the minutes of the meeting. I have done my best to divine the meaning of the notes, but as you can imagine, the Cheetos smears, beer stains and dog food crumbs have made it difficult. It appears as though a new service is to be offered by LFPS, and before you are cleared to return to full duty, the risk management department requires that you attend training in order to safely perform the Supine Lying And Chair Kicking Entry, Recliner (SLACKER) in which the LFPS leisure service consultant launches himself laterally toward the recliner (placed within 40" of a 27" TV to comply with training standards) clearing the near side arm rest and landing in the chair without 1. jarring the remote control sufficiently to change the channel or 2. spilling his beer or Corn Nuts. Before full compression of the seat cusion is achieved, the consultant is required to retract the leg rest extension handle, throw his weight backward, and fully deploy the leg rest. Timing ends when a full, fruity, flatulent noise is audible in the testing area. This may be achieved by the movement of sweat pants across Naugahyde or organic means. Organic noises are encouraged, as higher billing rates apply. It is also noted that you are the winner of this year's Fielding-Like And That's Our Ultimate Tribute (FLAT OUT) award for the least work done. Please feel free to leave a voice mail if there's any less we can do for you. Inanimately yours, Lester Ennui LFPS Personnel Department "At LFPS, it's the least we can do" |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Beer Date: 31 Dec 05 - 10:07 PM Spaw.......You certainly deserve a great New Year. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Leadfingers Date: 31 Dec 05 - 11:44 PM Nice to hear something vaguely optimistic in here !!! |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Kaleea Date: 31 Dec 05 - 11:51 PM A merry happy new year to you, your spouse and spouslings. There's nothing like a kick in the old medical britches to keep us remembering that we should appreciate our loved ones, & be thankful for all the blessings we normally forget to count--to include the Mudcat & our fellow 'Catters! |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: KT Date: 01 Jan 06 - 12:12 AM All the best to you, Spaw, and to Karen, and the boys. May this be the start of a year of health and happiness for all of you. Another one of your many mudcat fans, KT |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: open mike Date: 01 Jan 06 - 03:39 AM it is wonderful to have you back again.... both at home and here on our cyber home at the cat. and jsut so you know i am continuing the tradition of eating black eyed peas for the new year... http://southernfood.about.com/library/weekly/aa123198.htm must keep up the fuel supply. hoppin' john! with wishes for a good new year. so glad to hear you are back hopppin' keep those good reports rolling in... and Karen too. and fond thought sent to new orleans with hopes of healing, re-newal and vitality. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Guy Wolff Date: 01 Jan 06 - 12:53 PM Great great thread .. Happy New Year Karen and Spawwwwwww . More music more living .. God bless .. All the best , guy |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: GUEST Date: 01 Jan 06 - 01:16 PM Let's go run around Piney Z lake, ole' shriveled buckeyes! |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Jeri Date: 01 Jan 06 - 01:17 PM Happy New Year, Ticky-Tock. Best of luck to Karen with the stomach thing - I hope the surgery goes smoothly and works well. I hope you get all fixed up...physically at least. (I sorta like the personality all whacked out.) Take care of yourselves and each other, and enjoy every bit of 2006. Love, Jeri |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: jacqui.c Date: 01 Jan 06 - 04:29 PM So glad you're feeling better Spaw. We will hopefully get to meet one day if I can get the Cap'n to leave Maine for a while. All the best to Karen for her op - it's a good thing the docs have sorted you out in time to look after her! |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: gnu Date: 01 Jan 06 - 05:46 PM And the best to you and yours. So nice to hear from you Spaw. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: gnu Date: 01 Jan 06 - 05:48 PM Ooooo. a bit too much Bud and football? Not the first time. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Janie Date: 01 Jan 06 - 07:01 PM What everybody else said....Here's to health and wholeness for you and Karen throughout the coming year. Janie |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Tinker Date: 02 Jan 06 - 12:08 PM Really fine to hear that everyone is moving on and holding on into the New Year. Here's to health and wellness and a wake up to all of us to take the time to live a little healthier...one day at a time... you're a bit of inspiration to me. Love to ya all, tinker |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: SINSULL Date: 02 Jan 06 - 12:14 PM My post disappeared! Happy New Year, Karen and Spaw. Make it a healthy one. Love, Mary |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Alba Date: 02 Jan 06 - 07:40 PM refreshing;>) |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Lonesome EJ Date: 02 Jan 06 - 08:08 PM And a Happy New Year back at ya, Grease. Don't forget to throttle down on the curves. You're a little top heavy. Love and Castrol Blondy |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Escamillo Date: 03 Jan 06 - 03:24 AM And my absolute best wishes for you and Karen and children, for a healthy and happy year. Un abrazo from your friend in Buenos Aires - Andrés |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Desdemona Date: 03 Jan 06 - 08:35 AM All the best in 2006--new beginnings, new chances, new health, new year!! ~D |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: GUEST Date: 03 Jan 06 - 10:54 AM Happy New Year to both of you. Steve |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: GUEST,Bad Cuilionn-- no biscuit Date: 03 Jan 06 - 03:03 PM An Unco Bythe Hogmanay tae ye & yourn! Here's anither Auld Acquaintance addin her voice tae the hullaballoo! Tis been a haird year for mony o us, but the New Year haulds promises o muckle guid for aa. Wi a new fu-time job, an on-gaein pairt-time job, a fairm tae run, & Ceilidh Hoose (our flounderin Celtic arts/education nonprofit) tae keep treadin watter, there's precious little time for Mudcattin, but dinnae fear-- the hale blessit lot o ye keep ramblin aroond in ma trauchled mind & joyfu hairt. A h-uile beannachd oirbh / Every blessin be upon ye! --Cuilionn, keepin the faith on her hairdscrabble fairm in Maine! |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: KathWestra Date: 03 Jan 06 - 09:21 PM Hey Pat, Karen & kids, Welcome back, and the happiest and HEALTHIEST of new years to the lot of you. Karen, you'll be in our thoughts as you go through your own medical odyssey next week. Then you guys need to concentrate on being really, really good to yourselves. So glad to hear the encouraging news so far. Lots of love, Kathy |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Naemanson Date: 03 Jan 06 - 09:24 PM Spaw and Karen and kids. Happy new year to you too from me and Wakana. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Gervase Date: 04 Jan 06 - 04:31 AM Some good news at last! Good to hear you're back on form - let's hope 2006 is a good un for you, Karen and the sprogs. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Steve Latimer Date: 04 Jan 06 - 11:33 PM I was the guest Steve, didn't realize that my cookie needed resetting. So, Happy New Year again to the pair of you. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: CapriUni Date: 05 Jan 06 - 10:27 PM Too soon for all these good wishes to drop off the list, so I'm renewing mine. And Temperance! And Repose! Slam the door on the doctor's nose! Slam the door on the doctor's nose! The doctor's nose, the doctor's nose! Slam, slam the door on the doctor's nose! *that is, after you've finished with all the doctors' services, okay? Let's have no further health scares from you two! |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: GUEST,Lyrical Lady Date: 05 Jan 06 - 10:31 PM Glad to hear that you're out of the woods! You are a fighter! All the best to you and Karen etal......also to Connie and Wayne...we should all be so lucky to have such caring people in our lives. From far and near, you are one very well loved man!! Barb |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: DougR Date: 06 Jan 06 - 02:29 PM Happy New Year (belatedly), Spaw! It's good to have you back. DougR |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Wesley S Date: 06 Jan 06 - 04:15 PM I thought I'd already added to this thread but I guess not.... Anyway - a warm Howdy and Happy New Year from Texas. Stay well and stay warm. Wesley and Family |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: katlaughing Date: 09 Jan 06 - 04:41 PM Tried to reach you on the phone a couple of times, today, Spaw. Since you're not there, I am assuming Karen went in, today, for the surgery, tomorrow. You know you are all in our hearts and thoughts of a swift and easy, successful surgery surround Karen. Holler when you get a chance, okay? luvyakat & family |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: gnu Date: 09 Jan 06 - 04:50 PM More thoughts and prayers. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: bet Date: 09 Jan 06 - 06:44 PM Spaw and Karen, Happy New year!!! Good to hear from you. Kat keeps me up-dated so it is really good to know you're doing better. bet |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: katlaughing Date: 10 Jan 06 - 05:16 PM Talking to Spaw, right now. Karen had surgery, yesterday. Took about 1.5 hours and she is doing great!! Probably will be home by Thursday. Thanks for all of your good thoughts and wishes. He'll be along when things calm down a bit. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: wysiwyg Date: 10 Jan 06 - 05:27 PM Thanks, Kat.... hope he didn't overdo, himself. Geeze, now those two are going to be the Bionic Babes! ~S~ |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: gnu Date: 10 Jan 06 - 05:44 PM Thanks again kat! Great news!! Such great news!!!! Continued thoughts and prayers. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: catspaw49 Date: 10 Jan 06 - 09:28 PM Thanks gang.......Karen came through in great shape and is recovering pretty much on schedule. As for me, I haven't felt this great in years!!! Spaw |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Alba Date: 10 Jan 06 - 10:50 PM Didn't get to come in till late and see how things went for Karen. I am so glad all went well. Now it is going to be a question of how to keep you two from running around like 18 year olds..lol!! Come to think of it why would anyone want to stop that happening...run around as much as you both like..once karen has healed and recovered of course:>) Warmest wishes coming at ya from the cold north of Maine tonight. Good News to sleep on...sigh Love Jude |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: CapriUni Date: 11 Jan 06 - 10:38 AM Hooray! Good news. I like good news! |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: wysiwyg Date: 11 Jan 06 - 11:18 AM Great! We're continuing to pray for you all, Pat. And hey-- don't ever settle for feeling crappy again! I know, it can be a slow slide. Just don't "accept" it as "NORMAL"! :~) ~Susan |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: SINSULL Date: 11 Jan 06 - 12:00 PM Good news on Karen. Now help each other get well. SINS |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Janie Date: 12 Jan 06 - 08:57 AM Hope Karen gets to go home today. Speedy recovery to you, Karen! Janie |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: The Fooles Troupe Date: 13 Jan 06 - 06:47 AM Glad to see your back - we've been trying to hold your end up... Ooops - that should have been "Glad to see you're back"... |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: jacqui.c Date: 13 Jan 06 - 07:52 AM So glad that things are looking up for both of you. |
Subject: RE: BS: A Happy New Year from Spaw From: Irish sergeant Date: 13 Jan 06 - 04:23 PM And a HAppy, healthy and prosperous New year to you as well, Sapw. Neil |