OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing out

Subject: BS: old cat bowing out
From: GUEST,jets
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 02:57 PM

Well the time hss come for me and my wife Frances to move into a retiremwnt communit.We have to cut back our possesions to the bone.
One of the many things will be the PC.
Although I have not been a large contributor to the dialog, I have enjoyed the forum very much .Regardles of the subject . Cat fights and all.
A special note to The Maine cats My new phone # is 782 -2096
                                  jets aka Joe E. Theriault

Click for notice of Joe's passing

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 02:59 PM

Well that's sad to see you go, and getting rid of the PC is a drastic step, many happy hours to be had on line.
Enjoy your retirement whatever.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Rapparee
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 03:02 PM

Well, they danged well probably have PCs at the retirement home. So hang in there, and pop back in when you get settled.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: ClaireBear
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 03:03 PM

My best wishes accompany you throughout your coming change in circumstances -- may you find great joy in surprising places for the years to come. Visit when you can.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 03:11 PM

Laptop?

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Naemanson
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 03:13 PM

The hell with the PC. Keep the accordion. And keep playing. And enjoy life wherever you go as I know you do. I hope there is a place there where you can keep playing. Let us know.

Good luck to you and Frances.

Brett

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: fat B****rd
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 03:23 PM

Good luck and happiness to you both.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 03:38 PM

Sorry, I misread the thread title as "cat bowling" which is something else entirely.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Beer
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 03:44 PM

Treat yourself and stay with a lap top as Richard Bridge suggested.
Beer

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 03:45 PM

Show one of the other folks there the site. Community library nearby with a computer? Best wishes.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 03:46 PM

Hey, Joe!

Does this mean I should phone you occasionally and give you a Mudcat update? Hear some more of your wonderful stories?

Hope it doesn't mean we'll see less of you -- actually, I'd really like to see (and hear) MORE of you!

And a lot of retirement communities DO have computers and internet access available for the inmates, I mean, residents.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 03:54 PM

Best wishes to you both and I second the "they must have a community PC somewhere." :-)

Sure wish we had that Mudcat Retirement community set up!

kat

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: GUEST,lox
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 03:54 PM

Of course you don't know me (except if by some miishap you have had the misfortune to read some of my blatherings).

Seems hasty to me to get rid of PC

As you are no doubt aware now it isn't just a bit of technology, it is a means by which to keep in touch with people and a window to the world.

I wish you every happiness together where you are moving, I suppose one advantage of being rid of the PC is that you'll spend more quality time with one another in the real world, and someone you love dearly is of infinite value compared to some oul' box.

But would you ditch your phone? or your stamps and envelopes?

The PC is just another means by which to send and receive information.

Whatever you do I hope it brings you happiness.

Take care.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 03:57 PM

Bret: I have a problem . I have 10 accordions with room for two with a new one coming in April.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Divis Sweeney
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 03:59 PM

Best wishes to both of you and respect and regards given to a long and happy future.
D.S.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 06:15 PM

I'm always interested in giving new homes to old accordions - but sadly I'm in Australia...

P.S. - you may not have much room, but PLEASE don't get rid of them all - PLEASE keep playing - why not start an accordion band there?

:-)

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: gnu
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 06:19 PM

Hopefully, you can find a way back. If not, thanks for being here and god Bless you and yours.

Slainte.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Bobert
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 06:25 PM

Excuse not acceptable!!!

Even my mom, age 88, still uses a computer... They have 'um in most assisted care facilities... Libraries... Coffee shops, ect...

Like I siad, lousy excuse...

Now had ya' just said, "Hey, you folks is a bunch of lunies so we're oughtta here" that would have been a perfectly logical and acceptable excuse for bowin' out...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Naemanson
Date: 07 Dec 06 - 03:35 AM

Actually, Bobert, I don't think that excuse would have been a good one either. I know Joe and he's as looney as they come.

Joe, just think what an accordion tree would look like. Put a heavy duty hat stand in the corner and load it with accordions...

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Teribus
Date: 07 Dec 06 - 05:54 AM

Hi Joe,

Sorry to hear of your departure from the 'cat, but here's wishing both you and Frances all the best for a long and happy future in your retirement community.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Wolfgang
Date: 07 Dec 06 - 06:26 AM

I hope when my time comes, they'll have computers in the retirement homes. All the best.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Leadfingers
Date: 07 Dec 06 - 09:36 AM

All The Best in your retirement Jets Used to enjoy chatting with you !!

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Schantieman
Date: 07 Dec 06 - 01:47 PM

Well, congratulations on coming of age!

I think a 'retirement home for distressed gentlefolkies' would be an excellent idea. Have to go easy on the ale though.

:-)

Steve

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: bobad
Date: 07 Dec 06 - 09:40 PM

"Have to go easy on the ale though."

Why? All your life you're being told that this and that is bad for you, hell now that you've survived to a certain age it's time to live it up - go ahead and indulge yourself and when someone tells you that it's bad for you you tell 'em "yer damn right it is" and snap another cap.

All the best to the both of you in your new adventure.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Gurney
Date: 08 Dec 06 - 02:07 AM

You know what's best for you, But I have a retired friend still browsing with a 486! He points out that he only uses it for wordprocessing and only goes to trusted sites, and doesn't have an eMail address, so he uses a free viruskiller (or did, not sure if he can get one now)and he is an expert at formatting his harddrive and reinstalling.
I think I'm going to have to go the Linux route. Windows is becoming a treadmill of incompatibility and hardware requirement.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Cats
Date: 08 Dec 06 - 12:52 PM

Don't leave us, just make sure the old folkies home will let you use their internet access a couple of times a week. All the very best for your future.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 12:02 AM

Damn Joe! You were missed at the Lobster Boil. Where are you? Still in Maine?
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Alice
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 11:21 AM

Hope you log on to Mudcat at the community PC in the retirement home. They MUST have one of those, so many families stay in touch by email. If not, will there be a library nearby where you can log on?

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: kendall
Date: 10 Dec 06 - 08:59 AM

Joe, I hate to hear this. You are going to be severly missed. Please keep in touch via our dear friend, Kat.

Folks, this is the man who directed me to the mudcat in the first place. I think back on all I would have missed if he hadn't told me about it. Thanks Joe.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 10 Dec 06 - 04:22 PM

There's bound to be a computer there. Shit, if not do they allow you out? If they do then you can use the free public conputers supplied inn nearly all (UK) libraries.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: JudyB
Date: 10 Dec 06 - 07:24 PM

Joe -

Wishing you both the best, and hoping you find some way to stay in touch with the community here once in a while.

And hoping you'll make it to the Side Door now and again - those accordians are going to get restless if you don't take them out for a walk once in a while!

All the best,
JudyB

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 11 Dec 06 - 01:29 PM

Old Cat NOT bowing out! Just find an internet café. We won't accept this feeble excuse!!!

Seriously, I hope all goes well in your retirement home and keep those accordions active.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Charley Noble
Date: 13 Dec 06 - 01:38 PM

Joe-

I almost missed this thread and I hope you know we in Maine are not going to lose track of you. Hey, now we've got your phone number!

When we figure out where you're living, don't be surprised if you find a used laptop propped up against your door with dedicated access to Mudcat.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Naemanson
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 06:29 PM

I just got an email telling me that Joe is in the hospital and not doing well. I have no details. I'm sure Charley will have more info and will start a thread on what is happening back in Maine.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Sorcha
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 06:57 PM

Oh crap.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: skipy
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 07:13 PM

Fingers crossed.
Skipy

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 09:13 PM

Brett et al-

Joe (Jets) is apparently not doing well. I got the same e-mail message from Jerry Blodgett:

"Joe Theriault is not doing very well. He was in Clover Manor Care Facility in Auburn and has been recently moved to Central Maine Medical Center - room 479.
Joe is well known at the Side Door Coffeehouse and other local venues. He is sometimes seen with his accordian playing as a street musician in Portland. He is an excellent performer, real character, and all around good human being.

I don't believe that his condition is very good, but I'm sure he would appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and best wishes."

I'll see if I can find out more details tomorrow and see if a visit would be welcome.

Joe is also a fine storyteller. I'm especially fond of his stories of serving in the merchant marine in World War 2.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: gnu
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 06:04 AM

Thoughts and prayers.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 07:52 AM

It's wonderful to listen to Joe tell stories not only of serving in the Merchant Marine in WWII, but of life in the mills and the mill communities of Maine.

Good thoughts, white light and prayers -- wish we had some more details of his condition.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: curmudgeon
Date: 31 Jan 07 - 07:58 AM

Any news?!?

Linn (Bat Goddess) on Tom's cookie.

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Charley Noble
Date: 31 Jan 07 - 10:38 PM

I should have some kind of update Thursday.

Charley Noble, hoping for at least better

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 12:04 AM

Giving thanks for better and more for the highest good of all concerned.

kat

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Alba
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 06:31 AM

Holding you in the Light Joe.
Nothing but good thoughts and Healing Wishes to you Sir.
Jude

Subject: RE: BS: old cat bowing out
From: Charley Noble
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 10:08 AM

I'm sorry to report that Joe Theriault died yesterday at the hospital. There were multiple complications, most of which were compounding in the last two weeks. Joe among other things was being treated for lung cancer over the past year.

The family will be planning a memorial service with music and I'll be happly to provide details as I receive them.

I've known Joe for years and he's one of the friends who played music at our wedding.

Here's a verse from C. Fox Smith's "Ship-Keeper" which seems to resonate this morning:

The last rose leaves the skies;
The river breeze blows chill;
But still with age-dimmed eyes
He dreams, as old men will,
His pipe between his lips;
Still, dreaming, seems to see
The lost and lovely ships
That no one sees but he.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - "jets" old cat bowing out
From: Donuel
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 10:19 AM

I am deeply saddened to learn this. Charley yu are clearly a lucky man to have Joe as your friend.


PS thank you Mr. Offer regarding bowling.
(he will know)

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - "jets" old cat bowing out
From: Alba
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 10:33 AM

Holding you in the Light Joe.
Go peacefully and rest easy.
My Sincere Sympathy to Joe Theriault's Family and Friends.
With Love
Jude

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - "jets" old cat bowing
From: Sorcha
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 10:37 AM

I was afraid of this. He came in the chat room occaionally. Was fun to talk to. I'll miss you, jets.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - "jets" old cat bowing out
From: Charley Noble
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 10:42 AM

I will be sure to pass along condolences to Joe's family.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - "jets" old cat bowing
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 10:48 AM

Oh, that's so sad. Charley, my deepest sympathy to you and the rest of his friends and family.

May you rest in Peace, Joe, and thanks for being among us,

kat

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - "jets" old cat bowing out
From: Bee
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 12:08 PM

My condolences to friends and family.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - "jets" old cat bowing out
From: kendall
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 12:26 PM

This is such sad news. Joe was funny, talented and a really good human being.
It was he who introduced me to the Mudcat. R.I.P. my friend.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - "jets" old cat bowing out
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 12:30 PM

Very sad. My best to all those closest to him....A fine fellow human being.

Spaw

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - "jets" old cat bowing out
From: gnu
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 01:33 PM

A class act. Even in his final post. RIP.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - "jets" old cat bowing out
From: Charley Noble
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 01:36 PM

Joe served as a teenaged merchant seaman in a Victory ship in the final year of World War 2. When encouraged by someone like Kendall or Bunker (China Seas Marine Trading Co.), he could really spin a yarn.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - "jets" old cat bowing
From: Naemanson
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 02:41 PM

It's hard to type with tears in my eyes and pain in my heart. Ol' Joe was one of my favorite people. He reminded me of both of my grandfathers and my father except that he could really play those accordions. His gentle deep voice and firm handshake welcomed me to more than one gathering.

I'll miss you, Joe.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - "jets" old cat bowing out
From: fat B****rd
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 03:17 PM

He sounds like a wonderful man. My condolences to his family and friends.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing
From: kendall
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 07:28 PM

He really shone when he played those Finnish tunes on his accordion.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing out
From: SINSULL
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 09:33 PM

The first time I met Jets was at China Seas - a shanty sing. His eyes danced and he kept apologizing for playing the accordian. I loved him on sight. He was full of life and mischief and stories. He was at the first Lobster Boil and he and his wife planned on attending the second. There was a note left on my refrigerator. But life interfered.
Play on, old man, for the angels.
SINS

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing
From: Naemanson
Date: 02 Feb 07 - 01:15 AM

Isn't there an old joke about getting a harp when you go to Heaven but an accordion in Hell? I think they'll make an exception this time. I have a vision of white robed angels and souls dancing while Joe sits there on a cloud, tapping his foot and playing to beat the band. I can still see the little grin on his face as he played.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing out
From: jacqui.c
Date: 02 Feb 07 - 08:55 AM

I didn't know Joe well but enjoyed his company on the occasions that we met. I'm just glad that I knew him at all.

Condolences to his family. I hope someone prints this thread so that they can see how well loved he was.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing
From: JudyB
Date: 02 Feb 07 - 11:13 AM

May I request that this be moved above the line, at least for a day or two?

Joe was a marvelous musician, teller of stories, all around performer, and good person. I think his passing is music news, not BS.

Thanks for your consideration,
JudyB

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing
From: JudyB
Date: 03 Feb 07 - 08:44 AM

Thanks for moving the thread.

My sympathy to Joe's family and friends.

JudyB

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing out
From: Leadfingers
Date: 03 Feb 07 - 10:30 AM

Sad news - I also only knew him from his brief visits to Mud Chat , but he was an nice guy to chat with . Condolences from this side of the pond to his family .

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing out
From: ranger1
Date: 03 Feb 07 - 10:38 PM

I liked Joe, he had great stories and was a warm, genuine person.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing out
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 04 Feb 07 - 03:39 AM

So sorry to hear this news.

Rest in Peace Joe

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing
From: GUEST,Peter Theriault
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 04:19 AM

Dear Friends of Joe E. Theriault
Thank-you for the many wonderous sentiments and good wishes you bestowed upon my late father. He often talked about this fine group.
I too am a musician, and plan to carry the torch and continue his works and traditions. I also play accordion and inherited his instruments. Although I know many of his songs, I am frantically learning more from his CD so I can play with his band at his upcoming party at the end of March. Again, I wish to thank each and every one of you for the love you gave to the best father in the world. Please stay in touch.

Please PM "katlaughing" for contact details, per Peter's consent.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing out
From: kendall
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 07:47 AM

Peter, this is a great place to hang out if you want to be a regular. No charge, all we ask is a modicum of civility.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing out
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 08:48 AM

Peter-

Thanks from me as well for posting, and I'm sure that some of us from Maine would really appreciate an update of the memorial plans for March if that is appropriate.

And I'll also join Kendall in inviting you to join Mudcat, with or without "a modicum of civility." As we say around here, let no aspersion remain unreturned!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing out
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 06:04 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this. He was an occasional visitor to Mudchat and was added lively comment and good humour to any conversation going.

Peace old cat

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing out
From: Sherlock
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 03:32 AM

Message to Charley Noble.
Hi, I am sorry that I do not know how to post to an individual member, but I hope to meet you since you are in Maine. I will keep everybody posted to the memorial party for Joe Theriault at the end of March. Glad to be a member of the Mudcat Cafe.
Peter J. Theriault AKA Sherlock

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing out
From: Charley Noble
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 08:21 AM

Sherlock-

Welcome to the Mudcat Cafe as a member!

There are several ways to "post to an individual member" here:

1. If you click on the little blue "PM" (Personal Message) after a member's name, a screen should come up for you to fill in. If you receive PM's a number in blue should appear at the top of the forum indicating how many you've received; click on it and you can view and respond to the sender. You can't PM "guests."

2. You can also send a PM to any member by going to the "Quick Links" menue at the top of the page, select "Send a personal message" and go from there.

It takes a while to learn how to navigate this website but there are lots of options, and helpful people.

Do you play with a contradance band in your part of Maine?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble
Richmond, Maine

Subject: RE: OBIT: Joe E. Theriault - 'jets' old cat bowing
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 10:23 AM

Welcome to the Mudcat, Sherlock!

There is also one other way to send a private message: click on "Personal Page" at the top of this screen, then follow the steps to "Send a message."

All the best,

kat