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25 Dec 13 - 01:48 AM (#3586462) Subject: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Dan Schatz Folks, please send good energy over to Michigan this Christmas night. Mick called to let me know he's in the hospital, following a headache and a tingling in his arm. He wisely decided to get it checked out and they found some bleeding in the head. The good news is that he's doing fine, has been thoroughly tested, and has no deficits - physical, mental or otherwise - but it may take him and his doctors a little while to sort it all out. And spending Christmas in the hospital pretty much stinks. Despite all that, Mick is in remarkably good spirits, has his sense of humor, and is agitating for his guitar to be brought to him NOW. If anyone needs info on where he is, etc. I can get that to you. Early signs seem to be that they caught this in time and can deal with it now - and we're all grateful for that. Thanks in advance for all your good energy, thoughts and prayers for Mick and family - they'll be much appreciated. Warmly, Dan |
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25 Dec 13 - 01:59 AM (#3586464) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: jacqui.c Thanks for letting us know Dan. I'm sending good thoughts for Mick's fast and complete recovery ASAP, and to his family to help them through this time. |
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25 Dec 13 - 02:27 AM (#3586471) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: freda underhill Hey Big Mick, glad you went straight there - and glad to hear you're hollering for that guitar. Sending lots of love from Sydney - best wishes, Mick! freda |
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25 Dec 13 - 04:15 AM (#3586485) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Pete Jennings Good for Big Mick, having the complete sense to get checked out. Good thoughts coming his way from Staffordshire. |
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25 Dec 13 - 06:17 AM (#3586497) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Sandra in Sydney more good wishes heading his way from Sydney love from sandra |
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25 Dec 13 - 06:19 AM (#3586498) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST,gnu on laptop Thoughts and prayers atchya, buddy. Glad to hear the upside. Get well soon big guy. |
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25 Dec 13 - 06:42 AM (#3586504) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: wysiwyg Prayers from PA including the collared variety and a healing mass for you at next wednesday's weekly oiling. ~S |
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25 Dec 13 - 06:51 AM (#3586508) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: kendall On your feet mister! I'll send a 4 year old to read to you. |
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25 Dec 13 - 06:52 AM (#3586509) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Keith A of Hertford Get well soon Mick. keith. |
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25 Dec 13 - 07:07 AM (#3586511) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: The Sandman best wishes, for a speedy recovery |
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25 Dec 13 - 07:10 AM (#3586514) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: eddie1 Best Wishes Mick Eddie |
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25 Dec 13 - 07:58 AM (#3586516) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST,SussexCarole Best wishes for speedy recovery - love and hugs sent from Gower, S Wales Carole & Andrew xxx |
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25 Dec 13 - 08:51 AM (#3586519) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Janie Thanks for letting us know Dan. Mick, adding my good thoughts to the stream of them beaming at you from all parts of Mudcatdom. Grateful you had the good sense to head for the hospital. Hope to soon hear you are back at home and doing well. Love and hugs, Janie. |
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25 Dec 13 - 09:16 AM (#3586521) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Severn Hail the Conklin Hero! As a veteran of many horse-spittle stays, including one that saw Christmas Eve turn to Christmas Day flat on my back in a Medivac chopper, my Yule-tied thoughts are with you. I know you're strong enough to withstand most anything fate throws at you and you had the good sense to put yourself in care in a timely manner, so enjoy the green Jello and rest easy, 'cause there's a lot of us here that have your back until you're back. Don't break too many nurses' hearts when your arm goes ting-a-ling to call them for assistance. Get out of there in one big healthy chunk, and who knows, maybe there's a song in this! Think Positive-Test Negative, Severn |
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25 Dec 13 - 09:20 AM (#3586523) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST,Dan Schatz without cookie Here's an update from Liz, Mick's daughter: I am Mick's daughter. I just want to say thank you for any well wishes and prayers you are sending my dad. It is a scary time for our family but like Dan said, he is doing great considering everything that is going on. We are grateful for small things that ensured he was able to get quick attention and he is in great hands. As his family we have made sure he has not been alone in the hospital and we will continue to be sure of that. Although it stinks that he is in the hospital for Christmas, that too is also a blessing as much of his family has time off and is in town when they may not otherwise be, so he wants for nothing, other than to get this fixed and go home of course. We hope you all have a great holiday and please remember to cherish your loved ones! Dan |
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25 Dec 13 - 09:26 AM (#3586524) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: RoyH (Burl) Sincere wishes for a quick and complete recovery. Thoughts and prayers coming your way from Cardiff, U K, |
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25 Dec 13 - 11:05 AM (#3586539) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST Love and best thoughts from Charlie. |
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25 Dec 13 - 11:38 AM (#3586543) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Slainte, Mich! And don't let Santa examine you unless that beard is in a beard-catcher -- infection, you know. And please don't ask the folks there, "Are you Union?" Get well, then organize 'em. |
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25 Dec 13 - 11:48 AM (#3586546) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Leadfingers Goood thoughts from W London !!! |
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25 Dec 13 - 12:17 PM (#3586551) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST Get well, Mick. |
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25 Dec 13 - 12:18 PM (#3586552) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: SINSULL So our "Layabout" is finally lsying about? Get well extremely quickly. I am having a devil of a time restraining this 400# gorilla. Miss KoKo is worried about her man. SINS |
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25 Dec 13 - 12:52 PM (#3586559) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Sandy Mc Lean Not a great way to spend Christmas for sure, but when you get hold of that guitar ring out Christmas in Killarny. I'll do the same in Cape Breton, loud and in Bb and perhaps our voices will blend over the miles! In any case get well fast! Slainte, Sandy |
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25 Dec 13 - 01:48 PM (#3586575) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu Thanks for relaying the update, Dan and be sure to thank Liz for it. Comforting words about his care by the hospital and by his relatives... big time comfort. Since yer stuck in hop, I suppose they won't let you raise a jar in fest so I'll have one for ya. Mick... sláinte. |
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25 Dec 13 - 04:24 PM (#3586605) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: DebC Thinking of you, my brother in solidarity and sending healing thoughts your way. We need you to be around to kick butt y'know. Debra Cowan |
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25 Dec 13 - 04:39 PM (#3586607) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Ebbie I hope they find the cause minute and that you get well really quickly, Mick. Fragile creatures we be- but we are also tough. Grab onto tough and hang on. Love to you and yours. Eb |
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25 Dec 13 - 05:01 PM (#3586608) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Joe Offer Keep your spirits up and get well soon, Mick. -Joe- |
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25 Dec 13 - 05:41 PM (#3586612) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST,Dani prayers, good wishes, thoughts, hugs, love. A glass of American whiskey lifted to your health. Dani |
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25 Dec 13 - 07:01 PM (#3586618) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: catspaw49 Geeziz Mick.....You got it all wrong man but then again being from Michigan that ain't so unusual. Lemmee explain this one to you. As part of the founders of Lane, Fielding, Patterson, and Swan, we all started with different jobs to do for the company to keep things operating. All along from then on I was the appointed Sickfuck. Then Fielding decided to take a bit of that job from me. Rick was always helpful like that but he went overboard, and broke his last G-string. Bad news for everyone although corporately he began booking more lay-about hours than ever before, easily become our most productive partner. You had a few minor ticker problems but got them sorted out before I had to remind you that you were not the one with that job. Then that damn Swan goes and gets his dumb ass really messed up and laid up which kept him from his real responsibilities to LFPS but certainly helped our profits for awhile. I never felt that Brother Dave was trying to take my position as Rick had done so I wasn't too hard on him. This brings me to your Irish Badger (Double Dumbshit) ass. This kind of thing you're up to now could possibly infringe on my position and you need to stop it.......NOW! See, I've been in this game for almost 15 years now and I don't need competition from some amateur. Let me keep being the second best booker with LFPS because walking that fine line is touchy and all too easy to go over as we sadly found with Rick. While it maybe true that my most recent problems are not solvable, I'm still doing pretty fair at continuing to walk that tightrope. I love you Bro but you don't need to infringe on my position as Sickfuck and I am telling you now, partner to partner......STOP! I am sending you my best thoughts to feel better, get well, and get the hell off my turf! Spaw Patrick F. Patterson Founding Partner, Lane, Fielding, Patterson, and Swan Lay-A-Bouts At Large and For Hire We do nothing for you. It is the least we can do.....the very least |
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25 Dec 13 - 07:15 PM (#3586621) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Hollowfox Thw $#@!-reduction candle is fired up as I type. On the not so $#@!y side, the staff-to-patient ratio is better this week than any other in the year. Nobody's in for just optional stuff, so there are more people to care for you. Be well, Mary/Hollowfox |
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25 Dec 13 - 07:48 PM (#3586629) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Bonnie Shaljean Love from Ireland... and a drop of Paddy Flaherty's finest, in your honour c[ ] x x x |
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25 Dec 13 - 07:50 PM (#3586631) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Herga Kitty Best wishes from me too! Kitty xx |
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25 Dec 13 - 09:08 PM (#3586635) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Are you going to get outa that hospital or do I have to go all the way to Michigan, pull you outa bed, dress you, pick you up and do broken field running like a Notre Dame football player strolling though the Ann Arbor defensive line to get you past the nurses? Say, speaking of nurses...I know a nurse who could come take care of you. What's her name now...retched? Something like that. |
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25 Dec 13 - 09:51 PM (#3586641) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Amos Awright, you big Mick, you...pull it together and tell your body parts to do thei darn jobs. We have more than enough to worry about without you acting up like this. Seriously, let's see a return to operational-in-full status, Mick-me-boyo. We have a helluva lot more playing to do together, and besides, you are out of excuses for not coming to the Getaway, so don't start on any new ones. |
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25 Dec 13 - 10:16 PM (#3586646) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Maryrrf Hoping for a quick and complete recovery, Mick! |
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25 Dec 13 - 10:59 PM (#3586650) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Please, please, DON'T tell Mick that he's going to be "fixed." He might misunderstand. |
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25 Dec 13 - 11:32 PM (#3586655) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: ChanteyLass Get better quickly and painlessly! |
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25 Dec 13 - 11:49 PM (#3586659) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Janie G'night, Mick, and g'night to all your loving family. I imagine I can sense the love among you all the way down here in the south. |
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26 Dec 13 - 02:57 AM (#3586672) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST Hurry up and get well, Mick. I need that signed Sparky Lyle baseball ASAP. |
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26 Dec 13 - 03:06 AM (#3586674) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Richard Bridge The USA needs good union men - so don't quit yet! |
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26 Dec 13 - 03:59 AM (#3586677) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Megan L hope things get better |
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26 Dec 13 - 04:58 AM (#3586687) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Monique Best thoughts and wishes. |
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26 Dec 13 - 05:12 AM (#3586688) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Roger the Skiffler Manly hugs (well, as far round yer as my arms can get- and I've got long arms!) from RtS (((()))) |
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26 Dec 13 - 05:38 AM (#3586690) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST,Rog Peek Get Well Soon! All the Best for the New Year! Rog |
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26 Dec 13 - 08:36 AM (#3586703) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: KathWestra Dear Mick, I hope all the love coming your way from the far-flung reaches of Mudcat is lifting your spirits and that it will speed your recovery. Thinking of you, sending you a big long-distance hug, and wishing you well. xo Kath |
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26 Dec 13 - 08:49 AM (#3586706) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Allan C. Best wishes and prayers to my friend the gentle giant, aka, the biggest damn leprechaun anyone ever saw. |
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26 Dec 13 - 08:50 AM (#3586707) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: freda underhill keep on getting better Mick! |
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26 Dec 13 - 09:16 AM (#3586714) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: ranger1 Yo, Mick! Get well soon and get out of that place! Hospitals are full of sick people! |
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26 Dec 13 - 09:20 AM (#3586715) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: beardedbruce Good thoughts being sent. |
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26 Dec 13 - 09:41 AM (#3586718) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Mick, you're a Union man. Them folks are all Rebs. Git outa there! And whatever you do, don't let them "fix" you. |
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26 Dec 13 - 10:17 AM (#3586727) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Wesley S How do we know that Mick didn't get himself admitted so he could organize the workers and patients? Get well soon Mick. Take it easy - but take it. |
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26 Dec 13 - 10:23 AM (#3586731) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Waddon Pete I'm sorry to hear this news. You are definitely in the right place and, despite what the media would have you believe, the best place. Keep smiling and let them do their best for you. I hope to hear you are up to your old tricks soon. Best wishes, Peter |
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26 Dec 13 - 10:29 AM (#3586734) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: SINSULL A room is being prepared for Mick at the NYCFTTS. We need bed pan warmers and lime Jell-O preparations. All hands on deck. |
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26 Dec 13 - 11:36 AM (#3586740) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Big Al Whittle best wishes - sorry its been such a rough Christmas wishing you a happy new year al |
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26 Dec 13 - 11:56 AM (#3586743) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Bill D You get well now! The ghost of Dick Rogers will be visiting you iffn ya' don't come to the Getaway and play those smallpipes for us! .... and you see above how many people care.... |
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26 Dec 13 - 12:15 PM (#3586747) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: JudyB Sending hugs and good thoughts your way. ~JudyB |
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26 Dec 13 - 12:57 PM (#3586758) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Barb'ry Lots of love and get well wishes xx |
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26 Dec 13 - 01:57 PM (#3586770) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: catspaw49 Bill said you could "see above how many care." I am not to be included in that group as I don't give a shit one way or another. I'm simply telling you for the sake of the business and the future success of LFPS......Stay the hell off my turf!!! Spaw |
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26 Dec 13 - 03:47 PM (#3586786) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: KT Mick, adding my love and good thoughts and prayers to all of the above, for your quick and complete recovery. There's a whole lotta love shining on you from your Mudpals - feel it and be well, my friend! To Mick's cherished family- hang in there and know that we're including you in these good wishes during what has to be a very scary time for all of you. KT |
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26 Dec 13 - 03:52 PM (#3586788) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Oh, damn! I forgot to get the bedpans! And there was something else...overalls?...URINALS! Well, Mick won't mind much. |
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26 Dec 13 - 04:06 PM (#3586791) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Dave Swan See, Mick. I warned you that Patterson would go off. Don't say I didn't. |
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26 Dec 13 - 05:11 PM (#3586799) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Steve Parkes Late again, Parkes ... Thinking of you, Mick. |
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26 Dec 13 - 05:17 PM (#3586801) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Dan Schatz Just heard from Mick - he's doing fine; making trouble I'm sure, and very grateful for all the mojo. Dan |
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26 Dec 13 - 07:56 PM (#3586829) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Bobert Maybe a little late to the party but gald to hear that Big Mick is on the big mend... B~ |
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26 Dec 13 - 08:49 PM (#3586834) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Stilly River Sage If Mick wants to get out of the hospital early someone needs to send up a banjo instead of a guitar. And while you're there I hope someone brought you a warm bathrobe. I've seen the gap in the back of those hospital gowns - not a pretty sight. SRS |
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26 Dec 13 - 10:07 PM (#3586837) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Dan Schatz He mentioned to me months ago he was interested in buying a banjo. I should have known then something was not quite right in the head. Dan |
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26 Dec 13 - 10:53 PM (#3586839) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: M.Ted Get well soon, Mick. I know you will, because like all us Michiganders, you've got a thick head. |
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27 Dec 13 - 01:19 AM (#3586848) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Bugsy Just seen this thread Mick, Sending you all the best wishes from warm and sunny Western Australia. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery mate. Enjoy the rest, they'll have you up and working again soon enough! CHeers Bugsy |
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27 Dec 13 - 01:21 AM (#3586849) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Bugsy Oh, I forgot to mention, Mick - tell them "It happened at work" there's sure to be a compo claim or two in there somewhere. ] ]Cheers Bugsy |
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27 Dec 13 - 02:29 AM (#3586853) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: bbc Glad to hear, by the time I saw this thread, that you're doing better! Thanks, Dan! Sending love & prayers for healing from New York & wishes for a healthy, peaceful New Year! Love you, Mick! |
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27 Dec 13 - 06:36 AM (#3586880) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Bonnie Shaljean LOL Stilly... I wuz just thinkin... an ice-cold bedpan would shift his backside outta there. So maybe we let him keep the open-at-the-back gown? |
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27 Dec 13 - 07:04 AM (#3586886) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: maeve Waving madly from Maine, Mick. Fly out of there as soon as you can. |
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27 Dec 13 - 08:51 AM (#3586901) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Big Mick Thanks a million, my friends. Know that I cherish each of you and gratefully receive your prayers, healing thoughts, and best wishes. I will write more as this plays out. There is no loss of function. I asked if I would be able to continue repairing, and practicing the pipes and banjo. Doc said "NO". I asked him if I had lost mobility in my fingers. He told me there was no loss of mobility anywhere, but practicing these two instruments was definitely a hazard to my health! The look on his face was frightening. ***chuckle*** TIC comment I am not out of the woods yet, my friends, but I am determined to be. Posts will be sparse. My way of dealing with this is to dig in, put my mind to work, and beat it. I will give a more complete update later. All the best, Mick |
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27 Dec 13 - 09:41 AM (#3586909) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: SINSULL deal with it as you need to, Mick. We will all be with you. SINS |
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27 Dec 13 - 09:45 AM (#3586913) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Dig in and do it. We've got your six. |
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27 Dec 13 - 12:59 PM (#3586953) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu Six on six!!! along with Rap and I'd say EVERYbody that knows ya, ya Big Irish Mick. On a side note, someone not long at Mudcat voiced a negative opinion about Spaw's post. Please allow me to assure all and sundry that anyone who knows Spaw knows Spaw and appreciates the post, most of all, at this point, Big Mick. Yer lucky Spaw toned it down from his usual 'demeanour'... he's gettin old and mellowing thereby. >;-) |
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27 Dec 13 - 02:07 PM (#3586961) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: VirginiaTam Sending you thoughts of healing energy, Mick. May all be known and sorted positively before 2014. |
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27 Dec 13 - 02:46 PM (#3586970) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Noreen Warming and healing hugs being sent your way from Windy and Wet Worcestershire, Mick. Noreen x |
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27 Dec 13 - 04:02 PM (#3586978) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: KT So good to see your post, Mick. Hang in there, my friend, take one day at a time, and know we're all pulling for ya. Just think of the loving energy that's coming at you from all around the globe. We'll stay tuned... KT |
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27 Dec 13 - 05:18 PM (#3586991) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Ya know, I was certain this was "Thoughts ABOUT Big Mick" and I had several but they probably weren't something people would want to read. Imagine my chagrin when I noticed the word "for"!!! |
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27 Dec 13 - 06:47 PM (#3587009) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Peter Kasin Sending my best wisheds to you, Mick! |
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27 Dec 13 - 06:48 PM (#3587010) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Peter Kasin ....and leave those nurses alone. They have a job to do. |
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27 Dec 13 - 07:47 PM (#3587016) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Sandra in Sydney good to read a report from the very patient & obedient patient! keep up the good work, Mick sandra |
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27 Dec 13 - 07:55 PM (#3587018) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Ebbie A patient patient? That's a new one. |
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27 Dec 13 - 08:03 PM (#3587020) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Dan Schatz Mick, obedient? This also is a new concept. Dan |
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27 Dec 13 - 10:09 PM (#3587037) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee He's obedient. He's married, ain't he? He's learned what all successful men eventually learn: Do what women tell you, 'cause it's easier that way. Now if he only remembers that when Nurse Ratched comes to move him to the NYCFTTS.... |
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28 Dec 13 - 03:56 AM (#3587063) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Ebbie You got that right, Rap. When Mama is happy, everybody's happy. OK? |
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28 Dec 13 - 06:48 AM (#3587084) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Pete Jennings Keep digging, Mick. |
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28 Dec 13 - 09:51 AM (#3587109) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: MikeL2 Hi Get well real soon !! From one Mick to another MikeL2 |
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28 Dec 13 - 01:08 PM (#3587146) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee It's been a few days now. When can I stop thinking about him and go to the bathroom? |
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28 Dec 13 - 01:19 PM (#3587148) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Fergie Hi from Dublin Mick. Glad to hear that you are repairing. Stay safe my good man. Ferg |
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28 Dec 13 - 01:50 PM (#3587158) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu Rap, yer on Six... go ahead and pee. Nobody is lookin. Who would want to? Mr. Lane, it is my duty to inform you that have no choice but to get well soon. The rabble of Mudcat simply will not accept otherwise. Hang tough, buddy... slainte |
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28 Dec 13 - 01:54 PM (#3587160) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: olddude My thoughts and prayers to our friend. Get outta there Mick love Dan |
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28 Dec 13 - 02:54 PM (#3587173) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Stilly River Sage Threatening the doctor with pipes AND banjo - you're lucky he didn't put you out of your misery right then and there. :) SRS |
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28 Dec 13 - 02:56 PM (#3587175) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Mark Ross C'mon Mick, i knew it was time for a vacation, but this is carrying it a bit too far. Hope to talk to you soon, Take It Easy, But Take It! Mark Ross |
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28 Dec 13 - 08:36 PM (#3587225) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Crowhugger All best wishes for a full & speedy recovery, Mick! |
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28 Dec 13 - 10:53 PM (#3587237) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Wow, THAT'S a relief! I can think clearly now, the pee has gone.... |
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29 Dec 13 - 12:13 PM (#3587324) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: SINSULL Too bad you couldn't see all obstacles in your way. You've gone and upended the bed pan. One day at a time, Mick. For once, do as you are told and get well. SINS |
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29 Dec 13 - 12:55 PM (#3587340) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Mick, don't listen to her. Listen to the doctors. Listen to the nurses -- especially the nurses. Record what they say and use it to blackmail them later. Who says a hospital stay needs to be expensive? |
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29 Dec 13 - 03:20 PM (#3587376) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: wysiwyg As long as the Tater's intact. ...! ♣♧♣ |
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29 Dec 13 - 04:13 PM (#3587384) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Ebbie I donate #100 to the Mick's well being... |
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29 Dec 13 - 06:51 PM (#3587410) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: McGrath of Harlow Only just saw this, which was as well, because the news is better, and the Big Fella has spoken. Christmas in hospital is a drag, as I know from three years back, and worst for the family. But I reckon Mick's being there will be quite good for the other people who have to be in there at this time, especially the nurses. And the cleaners - they always seemed a good lot in my experience. Having the guitar in there is good company, especially if they've stuck you in a single room, which can be a lot less interesting than a shared ward. Be back soon, but take your time. |
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29 Dec 13 - 08:07 PM (#3587424) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu I was in a ward a few years back. 4 guys. One guy in bad shape and two of us checked on him a lot. When it got bad, I counted 22 medical staff in the room at one time. It was tense! Poor bugger... just a young guy of near 50. Very sad. One old guy was spaced out on happies but fun to talk to when I could get him to tell me stories. The guy in bad shape and the happy old lad didn't mind my snoring but the poor man directly across from me was hard put. I explained my sleep apnea and he was cool with it. Sometimes, being in a ward is better. Not near as good as yer own bed but schenacadaie (spg? any Celts?). Slainte big guy... I am pullin fer ya. Good luck. |
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29 Dec 13 - 08:39 PM (#3587432) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Suddenly there has been a lot more Guinness available and Big Mick's in the horsespittle. Could there be a connection? |
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29 Dec 13 - 08:48 PM (#3587440) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu Indeed! As soon as Guinness heard about Mick, they upped production in order to cover all the slaintes to him. Silly question! |
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29 Dec 13 - 08:49 PM (#3587441) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST,bert - physical, mental or otherwise - Is that the Big Mick that I know? Hang in there me ol' china. |
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29 Dec 13 - 09:05 PM (#3587444) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Janie Tain't witty enough to contribute other than to say still here, and hoping you are chuckling at least as much as am I, Mick. |
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30 Dec 13 - 11:04 AM (#3587566) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee You want a thought for Big Mick? Okay, here's one: GET WELL, GET OUTA BED, AND GET BACK TA WORK! There! How's that? |
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30 Dec 13 - 01:03 PM (#3587595) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu One outta three ain't bad, Rap. |
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30 Dec 13 - 02:47 PM (#3587624) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: catspaw49 I think "outta'" is spelled with two "T's." Spaw |
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30 Dec 13 - 06:08 PM (#3587669) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu I would tend to agree, Spaw. So we patiently wait for an update. Well, not all of us patiently in private but I have tended to be come much more calm these days. However, under the circumstances, I am close. Mick, buddy, you are in my heart today. Good luck. |
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30 Dec 13 - 07:13 PM (#3587677) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: SINSULL Mick will update us when he feels like it. Meantime, good thoughts, prayers, etc. SINS |
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30 Dec 13 - 08:20 PM (#3587687) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Dan Schatz He's doing well tonight. I'm sure he'll write when he's up to it. Dan |
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30 Dec 13 - 08:35 PM (#3587690) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu Thanks Dan. |
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30 Dec 13 - 10:03 PM (#3587700) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: McGrath of Harlow "Sometimes, being in a ward is better. Not near as good as yer own bed but ..." Well, best to have a bed to yourself in hospital, gnu, but on the whole I'd prefer that bed being in a room with other people. You can meet such interesting ones, and they open up in ways they otherwise don't. For example, one time there was a bloke well on in his nineties who had been a well respected football professional back in the day. His memory was fading and he was pretty confused at times, but when it came to flirting with the nurses he was right back on the ball... I reckon it'd be great being on a ward with Big Mick. With or without a guitar. |
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30 Dec 13 - 10:28 PM (#3587707) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: bbc Thanks, Dan! Good to hear! |
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30 Dec 13 - 10:32 PM (#3587709) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Amos My thought for Mickers: you have too much ahead to fall behind, my friend. Let power fill your cells and uncompromising strength course through your soul. Grow strong and come out fighting. You are loved. A |
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31 Dec 13 - 08:35 AM (#3587799) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Elmore I wish you a complete recovery and a better new year than this one has been. |
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31 Dec 13 - 10:10 AM (#3587821) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Mick -- please stop fooling around with the nurses and GET THE HELL OUT OF THE HOSPITAL!!! Now you've got Amos all worried and he'll pace the floor and strum that thing he strums and go off his feed and before you know it he'll be playing a b***o. |
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31 Dec 13 - 11:13 AM (#3587837) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Willie-O Have a relaxing New Years, Mick. You know whats less than three months away.... W-o |
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31 Dec 13 - 11:14 AM (#3587838) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Dan Schatz Mickers?! D |
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31 Dec 13 - 11:37 AM (#3587848) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Severn Yes, but with your own room, your friends and relatives can stop by for a bit of a jam session while the night nurse smiles on from a booth outside. Or maybe I was just lucky...... I've spent both Christmas and New Years as well as a birthday in between in one of those places, and I can say that I've spent worse times outside the horse-spittle on each of those days in my lifetime........ Hang in there the best you can and know that you have a hellova lotta friends and support out there. |
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31 Dec 13 - 12:24 PM (#3587870) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu Rap... Amos will "... go off his feed and before you know it he'll be playing a b***o." He can't play a bongo. Delicate hands you see. Mick... ask fer extra meds. |
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31 Dec 13 - 12:40 PM (#3587879) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Severn Suffering from dilutions of banjer, maybe? Go to Chongo for bongo....... |
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31 Dec 13 - 12:42 PM (#3587881) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: catspaw49 Personally, I'm not completely aware of the extent of the surgery or how strong Mick will be post op, but it has been my experience that singing and picking is of no particular pleasure with a tube down your nose or mouth and possibly others up your dick and your ass. Now that might be just me but just sayin'...........Get some good rest and hug your family as best you can might be a better wish. Also, do whatever drugs are available. Unless of course they make you nuts....not a pleasant experience either. I just concentrate on getting ta' hell out of the hospital and the rest of it will take care of itself. Spaw |
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31 Dec 13 - 01:52 PM (#3587894) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu Soooo, the Catspaw is out of the bag. Just as well, I suppose. Typical man, not wanting to concern anyone. That's a Big Mick for ya. I was happy to read Dan's post saying he was doing well... relieved and happy. As far as meds making him loopy? He'd need a LOT to get close to you, Spaw. >;-) Buckeyes gonna peel some oranges Friday? |
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01 Jan 14 - 08:18 AM (#3588084) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: bbc Any news about Mick's condition? Hope it's a Happy New Year for him! |
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01 Jan 14 - 08:53 AM (#3588089) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu Posted 4 hours ago on Facebook... Mick Lane with ****** ***** and 98 others I guess I have had more enjoyable Christmas & New Years holidays, and yet I take a curious satisfaction in this one. For those that aren't aware of my situation, I was rushed to hospital on Monday before Christmas with a subdural hematoma (brain bleed) and have been here ever since. I won't bore you with details, but safe to say it is a struggle. It appears there is no loss off function, strength, vision or speech. I have a ways to go, but I will get there. But let's get to the blessings. First, to be surrounded by my daughters, wife, God Daughter, fills me with love, appreciation, and redemption. Those special blessings that are my grand kids bring as they snuggle with poppa "extra tight" bring a depth of love and immortality that one must experience to know. My beloved brother and sisters, and my sweet Mom, were there from the start. Having them in my life gives it meaning. I cannot express how much love flows through this family. And then there are my friends. Whether you are near or far, in countries and States all over the world, your outpouring of concern and well wishes humbles me. And a speciall shoutout to Pat Woods who called from Armagh in the North of Ireland. That's the only shoutout I will do, because there are too many of you. I am tiring now, so I will sign off, but I leave you with this. Your kindness is making a difference, and I will do everything I can to reward it with great music. Love to all. |
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01 Jan 14 - 08:55 AM (#3588090) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: maeve Thanks, gnu. |
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01 Jan 14 - 10:24 AM (#3588101) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: bbc Thanks, gnu! Just read that, myself. Good news for the new year! Barbara |
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01 Jan 14 - 10:30 AM (#3588103) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Oh, well, hell. A subdural hematoma. They've been able to fix them for years. You just clamp the patient's head in a head vise, shave his scalp if needed, cut a flap of skin, and drill right down into that ol' hematoma to relieve the blood pressure against the brain. You gotta be careful not to drill too deep, that's all, unless the patient is Irish because then you can't hit anything vital anyway. And the good thing is, if you miss the hematoma it's okay! See, there is no such thing as a "subdural hematoma." It's really evil spirits that get into your head and drilling the hole gives them a way to escape. The very best people who do this drill two holes so they can blow smoke in one and force the evil spirits to leave by way of the other. Irishers are full of evil spirits, among other things. Many are also full of good spirits, like Black Bush and 16 year old Bush and Red Breast and other, even better spirits. And THOSE are the spirits Mick needs to be full of, so start getting those holes drilled, ya hear? |
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01 Jan 14 - 11:52 AM (#3588136) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Janie Thinking of you, Mick, as I pour Guinness in the pot to start the corned beef on this first day of 2014. Can almost hear you yelling "don't waste a good Stout like that!" |
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01 Jan 14 - 12:47 PM (#3588148) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu Rap... a Werewolf of London would draw blood more easily but only next available on the 16th of the month. Of course, if you believe in evil spirits, perhaps Mick is inhabited by Warren Zevon? Yo Mick! Lookin forward to your speedy and strong recovery. In the words of Red Green, we're pullin for ya... we're all in this together. Slainte... Big time. |
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01 Jan 14 - 04:55 PM (#3588193) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: ChanteyLass Good update! Thanks! |
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01 Jan 14 - 05:37 PM (#3588203) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu This may seem kinda silly to some but it's not silly to me... Facebook : ***** ****-************* posted to Mick Lane 4 hours ago. Keep on getting better, Mick. We have some rambling in our future. Mick Lane likes this. |
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02 Jan 14 - 09:59 AM (#3588353) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: MikeL2 Hi Gnu Thanks for the update. Mick get better my friend or else........ Regards MikeL2 |
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02 Jan 14 - 01:08 PM (#3588418) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST,Bert More love on its way Mick. Keep on keeping on. |
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02 Jan 14 - 09:58 PM (#3588544) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Sandra in Sydney I'll second that |
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03 Jan 14 - 10:14 AM (#3588671) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Dan Schatz Good news! Our lad is on his way home today! Says he may have to write some songs.... Dan |
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03 Jan 14 - 10:47 AM (#3588678) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu >:-D !!! Again, Big Guy. Now, when ya get home, STAY THERE! |
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03 Jan 14 - 10:51 AM (#3588679) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu I saw his Facebook post about 2 hours ago re Ralph Nader's letter to the pres and thought "He's well enough to wanna scrap so he must be doing okay." Then, shortly thereafter, "Thank you for those prayers, well wishes andind healing energies. I think I have turned the corner. I get to go home today, and finally got a good nights sleep last night. I will have to proceed slowly but surely, but things are looking better. I am humbled by your support. Hang with me folks. I might have to write a few songs........" |
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03 Jan 14 - 10:57 AM (#3588680) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Pete Jennings Some good news! |
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03 Jan 14 - 12:17 PM (#3588698) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: SINSULL Good news, Mick. One day at a time... SINS |
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03 Jan 14 - 10:33 PM (#3588859) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: ChanteyLass Hooray! |
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06 Jan 14 - 07:57 PM (#3589591) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Big Mick Hellooooo ....... I'm home! After 11 days in hospital, I am now entering my fourth day back in my home. Feels good. First let me tell you how much I appreciate all your expressions of concern, as well as your prayers, healing thoughts, and well wishes. Those sentiments are tossed around far too casually by some, but I want you all to know how sincerely I mean them. To be laying in a bed, unsure of what is happening or what the future holds, then to have this outpouring of support from friends near and far is healing, humbling and gratefully received. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Next, I would like to apologize for not being a little more forthcoming on my condition. There were several reasons, not the least of which was security for my home and instruments. I live rural, and wanted to be sure everything was secured in my absence and did not want too public a face on my absence. Also, events, and my mental condition made any in depth descriptions a little difficult. Everything got kind of random there for a while. So .... What happened? A couple of months ago, just before my Ireland concert tour, I started getting a sharp pain in my head when I would cough. As I have struggled with sinus most of my life,I assumed that was happening. My Physician thought the same thing. As I cannot take decongestants, I started using the neti pot, and it offered relief. So off I go to visit Seanmháthair Éire, had a great tour, came home started preparing for the holidays, and finishing work on the Ritchie Project, etc. Monday, the 23rd, I was doing some errands with my daughter when my left arm started tingling and going numb. I immediately had my daughter head for hospital, they rushed into MRI, where it was discovered I had a subdural hematoma a little over a centimeter thick. Angio scheduled the next day revealed it wasn't congenital or due to degradation, so it must have come from a blow to the noggin, though I am switched if I remember the blow. I have been on Plavix and a full aspirin daily since my heart attack 10 years ago. I bleed so easily that a scratch bleeds like a stab wound. The various scans showed varying ages in the bleed, so figure I must have hit my head in the shop, cursed threw rocks, and then ignored it. It finally let me know it was through being ignored. Prognosis at this point looks good, no loss of any function. This next six weeks are going to be shite, as I am severely restricted in any lifting or physical activity. I think it is time to finally marry that keyboard, and dig into writing some of the songs that I have floating out there in the corners of my noggin. DON'T TELL SPAW but the Doctor said, and I am quoting here, I have "an amazingly plump, young looking, big brain". He said this in the context of why they couldn't try dissolving the clot instead having to evacuate it. He said there was no room up there for anything extra. HA! I will take a load of aul shite over that one, for sure. So things are looking up, at this point anyways. I tire easily, and stringing together long thoughts like this are a bit taxing, but I will take it. The nagging headaches are a bit trying, but they tell me that is to to be expected as the brain re occupies the space. So there you have it, my friends. I will end as I started by thanking you all, and most especially by thanking my dear friend Max. Buddy, because of your good works, trying as they have been for you, you have created a worldwide community of friends, and musically family. Your sacrifices over the years planted the seeds that have made my life better in so many ways. Know that I love you, my younger friend, and wish all good things for you. AND ALL OF THE REST OF YOUSE LAYABOUTS AS WELL! All the best, Mick |
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06 Jan 14 - 08:27 PM (#3589595) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee So they didn't do any trepaning after all, huh? Glad you're back home. Now take it easy for a while. Otherwise...well, I might have to come up there. You wouldn't want that. I might anyway, just for the helluvit. |
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06 Jan 14 - 08:45 PM (#3589603) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Amos I am impressed you had the presence of mind to head for the medicos when 6ou did, Micker. I yam most proud of you for pulling through. Hugs and celebrations and love to you and the whole famn damily! Stay warm. |
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06 Jan 14 - 10:02 PM (#3589612) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu Shit! I just saw this on my way out the door. Gotta read it tomorrow. Just read the first couple of lines and it sounds good. Glad to see you back, big guy, |
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06 Jan 14 - 10:25 PM (#3589616) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Stilly River Sage You got very lucky, all things considered. Very good timing indeed! Don't go nuts with the recovery period now! SRS |
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06 Jan 14 - 10:46 PM (#3589617) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Janie Big grins and deep holding thoughts of you and your well being in my meditations to continue! |
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07 Jan 14 - 01:12 AM (#3589631) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Sandra in Sydney I said you were a patient & obedient patient, but some 'Catters dd not believe me. Looks like you are continuing to be patient & obedient. love & hugs sandra |
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07 Jan 14 - 01:34 AM (#3589633) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: bbc Lovely post, Mick! Great to see you back! Hope your recovery is swift & smooth! Love, Beebs |
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07 Jan 14 - 01:54 AM (#3589634) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Seamus Kennedy I still think the docs should have drilled holes anyway, just for fun. They may have hit oil. Don't forget to say Hi to my Sparky Lyle ball, Mick, like Tom Hanks and Wilson in "Cast Away". |
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07 Jan 14 - 05:58 AM (#3589684) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Pete Jennings Oil? Gas, more like! Welcome back, Big Brain. A. Layabout. |
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07 Jan 14 - 06:10 AM (#3589689) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu Gosh. I echo the comments re you doing the right thing and being in the right place at the right time to be able to do it. Heal well. I am looking forward to the new songs. Glad yer home safe and sound. |
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07 Jan 14 - 06:16 AM (#3589693) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Herga Kitty Glad to hear you're home - hope you make a good recovery! Kitty |
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07 Jan 14 - 08:44 AM (#3589719) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: SINSULL Welcome back, Mick. You had us worried. SINS |
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07 Jan 14 - 09:17 AM (#3589730) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee If they didn't drill, how did the Evil Spirits get out? |
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07 Jan 14 - 11:52 AM (#3589775) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Waddon Pete Good to hear you are back home again. It feels good, doesn't it! Now let nature take its course. Yes, the doctors will have their plans for you, but the best healing is being home. Just let everything else takes its own sweet time. Best wishes, Peter |
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07 Jan 14 - 01:18 PM (#3589798) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Big Mick Oh. They drilled alright, about 6 holes. Blood shot out 6 inches or so. |
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07 Jan 14 - 01:41 PM (#3589804) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: jacqui.c Good to hear from you Mick - you had us worried for a while. I'm glad to hear that you are on the mend - just mind what the medicos say and get well soon. Look forward to hearing the new songs at the Getaway this year. |
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07 Jan 14 - 02:12 PM (#3589810) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: VirginiaTam Lovely to read this good news. |
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07 Jan 14 - 03:04 PM (#3589819) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Good. Now the evil spirits are out and you can start putting in some good spirits. I recommend a nice 16 year old Bushmills or Red Breast. Those are two good spirits. |
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07 Jan 14 - 04:18 PM (#3589838) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: ChanteyLass Aw, Big Mick! About those positive thoughts and prayers: you're welcome! Now get busy completing your recovery! |
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07 Jan 14 - 05:23 PM (#3589854) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu Soooo... you have been fracked! Do you get any royalties on it? |
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07 Jan 14 - 06:38 PM (#3589878) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Janie Kinda changes the meaning now, if you are prone to use the phrase "I need ________ like I need a hole in the head." Sending big virtual Happy Hug while doing a little real life Happy Dance! |
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08 Jan 14 - 08:40 AM (#3590005) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee "I need a hole in the head like a need a hole in the head" you mean? I may be getting a hole in the head this morning -- the surgeon is going to do a drainage and lavage of my right sinus for a chronic infection. I'll send gnu whatever he finds in there. |
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08 Jan 14 - 08:56 AM (#3590011) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Jack Campin don't worry, they've had a lot of practice since then |
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08 Jan 14 - 12:06 PM (#3590070) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu A chronic defect seems most likely so don't bother, Rap... I have enough already. Hope things are looking up every day, Mick. |
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08 Jan 14 - 03:54 PM (#3590147) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST,Goodnight Gracie Mick: Pete and I are glad to hear you are on the mend. We hope to see you at the 2014 Getaway. Until then take good care of yourself. Grace Kraemer |
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17 Feb 14 - 08:26 AM (#3602199) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: maeve How's Big Mick? |
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17 Feb 14 - 08:41 AM (#3602204) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu He looks darn good on FB. I'll check in on... I'll poke him. |
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17 Feb 14 - 10:25 AM (#3602227) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Poke not sleepy giants, lest thou annoyest them to thine own detriment. |
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17 Feb 14 - 12:46 PM (#3602275) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Big Mick Update on Mick. Well it has been a long two months. Forgive me for not being more forthcoming on my condition, but I have a couple of reasons. First, when I am dealing with illness/injury, I tend to act like an old bear. I den up and heal. I don't ask for much, and mentally go to a place of focus on the problem at hand. Second, I live in a rural place, and would rather not make it known that I am not around. Musicians know what I am talking about here. On to the update. I have basically been on my back for two months. After they evacuated a massive centimeter thick subdural hematoma that covered a good deal of the left temporal lobe, they sent me home in early January with restrictions that basically left me unable to do anything. I wasn't allowed to lift anything, couldn't drive or even take long walks. A few days later I got hit with an attack of Aphasia. This is basically an inability to form words. My mind was clear, I knew what I wanted to say, no weakness or dizziness, I just couldn't make words. Just gibberish. This would last 5-10 minutes and then slowly subside. I ended up back in the Neurological Unit for another 8 days. I was having several of these episodes a day. They started out thinking I was having seizures, but two MRI's and EEG's later they were sure that was not the case. They managed to capture two of the episodes on EEG and said my brain function showed no seizure activity. They figured that there was a fluid buildup post op and that was causing the Aphasia. They then sent me home, on an anti seizure med, and a 6 day prednisone series, for three more weeks with the same friggin restrictions and then brought me back to the epilepsy monitoring unit to run a 5 day/24 hour a day EEG. This was important in order to rule out seizure activity. What a colossal pain in the arse that was. I looked like a character in a low budget 1950's era science fiction movie. 42 leads superglued to your scalp, plus five more for the EKG. Plus they monitor you with a camera around the clock. The damn thing follows you as you move around the room. Sometimes you forget that someone is watching you, (Fellas, pay attention here) and you reach down and scratch yer stuff, then all of a sudden it hits you that someone is watching. So you try to make like you were scratching your hip. The nurses told me that I would be amazed at what they see sometimes. They said that I was pretty smooth in how I tried to cover up that I was scratching what I was scratching. Anyway, after the monitoring was done, they FINALLY m lifted my restrictions, and told me I needed to remember that I was on my backside for two months, and it would take 6 - 8 weeks to rehab. That was this past Friday. But I had promised the wonderful folks at the Muskegon Irish American Society that I would perform on Sunday with the Conklin Ceili Band. They had already postponed their annual pub party a month on my account, so I would be damned before I wouldn't be there. My wind was shot, I had to sit down to play, but damn it felt good to be back onstage, playing for this group of friends that I have come to cherish. But I am paying for it today. So now begins the process of getting my wind and muscle tone back, and developing new and exciting material in my music. This event has made it clear to me that the time we have to do what we love is finite. There was a time in the beginning of this where it was touch and go for my having a complete stroke. I realized that I don't have time for foolishness as regards the things I want to accomplish musically. For some that will not be good news as I will have to shed them, for others it will be great as we explore together with focus. In the end it is all about the music, the song, and the people listening. It is all about touching people, making them feel something, moving them to action, delivering a message, or simply telling a tale. I hope for those of you who walk the same path, it means you will take pleasure in the music, and the craic, to come. Onward. |
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17 Feb 14 - 12:56 PM (#3602278) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: maeve Thanks, Mick. Much appreciated. Wishing you much good music and healing. Thanks to gnu for the effective poke. Welcome home, Rap. |
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17 Feb 14 - 01:13 PM (#3602287) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: SINSULL First 50s horror movie that came to mind was The Thing with James Arness walking around as a giant potato. Somehow appropriate. Keep healing Mick. And no more performances without the doctors' permissions in duplicate. SINS |
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17 Feb 14 - 01:18 PM (#3602293) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link wishing you best, mick, with a careful recovery....is jour musical focus going scratch where it itches! |
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17 Feb 14 - 01:49 PM (#3602305) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: McGrath of Harlow Great to hear from Mick again. That description of aphasia sounded a bit like a terrible drinking aftermath.... So take care. As you say Mick, we've all got less time to go than we used to, and a lot of things to do. I wrote a song once with the lines "All things must pass, it's time that we were doing All those things that so long we meant to do at last, The walls might come down, but there's still life in these ruins, The ship might go down, but the flag is at the mast..." I had a friend at work who always used to greet me "Are you winning?" And I'd say "I am!" He was Irish, of course. And that's what Mick would answer, I know. |
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17 Feb 14 - 04:41 PM (#3602345) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Jeri Great to hear from you, Mick! My friend gets migraines that involve the following symptoms: aphasia and blindness. That's it--no head pain or anything else. I'm not suggesting that's the same as what you have, since all those medical folks have done damned near everything but a colonoscopy... unless you're just not talking about that. It's just that the brain does some very bizarre things sometimes. Wishing health for you, and I hope you get your wind back because it's not a good thing when that gets broken. |
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17 Feb 14 - 04:42 PM (#3602346) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu Gee... excellent update. Thanks for responding so qiuck, bud. I am pullin for ya. Keep yer stick on the ice. We need ya. |
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17 Feb 14 - 05:13 PM (#3602361) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Big Mick Thanks for the poke, gnu! |
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17 Feb 14 - 05:32 PM (#3602371) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: jacqui.c Good to hear from you my dear friend and so glad that you are now healing - lots of good thoughts for that process being sent. |
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17 Feb 14 - 06:52 PM (#3602389) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Mark Ross Glad you seem to be on the mend Take It Easy, But Take It! Mark Ross |
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17 Feb 14 - 06:57 PM (#3602391) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Cool Beans Wishing you all the best, Mick. Holler if you need anything from this side of the state. |
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17 Feb 14 - 07:26 PM (#3602395) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Big Al Whittle well done! glad to hear you're back gigging albeit in first gear. I hope the music lifts your spirits al |
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17 Feb 14 - 07:58 PM (#3602405) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Sandra in Sydney I'll second that! |
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17 Feb 14 - 08:43 PM (#3602419) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: ChanteyLass Mick, be well. |
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17 Feb 14 - 09:27 PM (#3602430) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee When next I see ya I'll buy. |
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18 Feb 14 - 07:46 AM (#3602505) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: bbc Sounds like a long road, my friend, but, at least, you're moving again! May God grant you full healing & the patience to achieve it! With love, Barbara |
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18 Feb 14 - 08:47 AM (#3602520) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Wesley S Take it easy but take it! Glad you're on the mend no matter how long it takes. |
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18 Feb 14 - 12:52 PM (#3602584) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Pete Jennings Best wishes from Staffordshire, Mick. Take it easy! |
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18 Feb 14 - 08:38 PM (#3602703) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST,Dani Whew. Just ..... whew.... Dani |
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18 Feb 14 - 08:48 PM (#3602705) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: CET Thanks for posting Mick. Edmund |
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19 Feb 14 - 04:46 PM (#3602955) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Sandy Mc Lean Keep the wind at your back Mick! |
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19 Feb 14 - 10:32 PM (#3603046) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST,Guest - Texas Guest I'm just reciprocating the kind thoughts you sent my way back when I was fighting the "Big C." Hang in there, get as well as you can and may we meet up sometime (I may be coming up there in June) in the fine north country. Cheers to you and - GO RED WINGS!!! |
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20 Feb 14 - 02:31 AM (#3603061) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Seamus Kennedy See you in Muskegon at the Michigan Irish Fest in September, Mick. Hope you'll be able to partake of the good stuff by then. And we'll have a few tunes..... |
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22 Feb 14 - 05:52 PM (#3603894) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Big Mick THEY SAY THESE THINGS COME IN THREES....... .... and the saga continues. So I get out of the hospital a week ago last Friday, take a day of rest, then head out to Muskegon, Michigan (home of the fabulous Michigan Irish Music Festival) to play an afternoon concert for those wonderful folks at the Muskegon Irish American Society. We had a great time, and while my breathing caused me a few problems, nonetheless I had a mighty time and just enjoyed the hell out of myself. After the gig I had dinner with my Mom, sisters, brother, and spouses. As the night progressed, my breathing seemed to progressively get worse, and sleep that night was very difficult. The next morning I called the Doc, he had me come in on Tuesday, after some diagnostics he told me he wanted me to head for the emergency room. After a CT w/dye it was determined that I had pitched some Pulmonary Embolisms and a number of them were on top of my lungs, two of which were of significant size. I was admitted to hospital and spent four days on a Heparin drip. I just got out last night with a prescription for Coumadain. I also have to administer myself four injections a day of injectable Heparin for about a week, and use o2 until my blood ox level gets back to where it should be. The Doc's tell me that the Heparin treatment, combined with the Coumadain, will likely allow my body to re-absorb the clots in 4 to 8 mints. With luck my breathlessness will steadily make improvements during that time. Damn, this crap needs to stop, I have music to make! A couple of quick points. First, the gig on Sunday didn't cause the problem. The clots were already there. In fact, if anything, the gig likely caused me to seek treatment quicker than I otherwise would have. I likely would have just sat around and hoped it would pass. So to my friends in Muskegon, and my beloved bandmates, put that out of your minds. Second, I am not sure how much music I will be able to play during this St. Pat's season. My goal, at this point, is too play everything we have booked. But I have to be honest, I am not certain if that will be possible. But my bandmates are such a talented bunch that they will cover it in some form. Plus the talented Lexi Schaub, granddaughter of bandmates Mike Scott, will do some songs during some of the lead up gigs. I hope our fans will forgive me if I sit while I play, or take it a bit easy onstage. All the best, Mick |
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22 Feb 14 - 07:58 PM (#3603925) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link caution, wise of you. wishing you a good recovery. pete. |
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22 Feb 14 - 09:21 PM (#3603947) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: bbc Started out sounding so good, Mick! I'm glad you, at least, got out & had some fun & I'm glad it looks like you'll be ok. That middle stuff, though, not at all what I want for you!!! Take care & heal well, my friend! love, Barbara |
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22 Feb 14 - 10:48 PM (#3603965) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: frogprince Keep on behavin' yourself; we don't want Michigan losing one of it's better natural resources. Dean, just off I69. |
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22 Feb 14 - 11:02 PM (#3603966) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Mick, stop that crap. Mike, just off I-15 |
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22 Feb 14 - 11:42 PM (#3603968) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Ebbie Mick- sheeesh. That's about all I can say... {{{tight hug}}}} |
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22 Feb 14 - 11:57 PM (#3603972) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Jack the Sailor Take care man. |
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23 Feb 14 - 06:30 AM (#3604010) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Waddon Pete The world without a Big Mick in it would be a much poorer place. Make music, it cheers the soul and is good therapy, but take it easy. Don't try to do too much too soon.It will come when it is ready and folks are very understanding. Keep taking the tablets! Peter |
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23 Feb 14 - 08:53 AM (#3604030) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Bonnie Shaljean I can only echo what Waddon Pete and the others have said. Love & hugs from here... thinking of you, willing you onwards... Bonnie xx |
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23 Feb 14 - 10:08 AM (#3604045) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu Just checkin in to read the good wishes. After I posted on FB, I, being a Canuck, was required by law to watch CAN win gold in men's hockey. >;-) |
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23 Feb 14 - 11:10 AM (#3604065) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Amos JEsus and Gawdammit, Mick! If you'd only kept up smoking when you were younger you wouldn't have these problems. Never mind, just clear those clots, lad. Give your lungs a good talking to. Thy'll understand. Heal, my brother! |
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23 Feb 14 - 11:29 AM (#3604071) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Big Mick T'anks, folks! Your well wishes are gratefully received. I am, indeed, paying attention to the Doc's. I know this might surprise some of you, but I can be a little stubborn at times ;-) I will be damned if these two close calls will be much more than a bump in the road. My Doctor did say that there must be something I am on earth for, because he has never seen anyone with so many close calls. I told him I was still here because he has kids to get through college. |
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23 Feb 14 - 08:27 PM (#3604226) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Close only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades, and you. Keep the calls close, or better, quite distant. Wear your rubbers and carry an umbrella, look both ways before starting to cross the street, and always wear clean underwear. Me, I'm getting a partial knee replacement on March 19th. You'd better be out of the horse spittle before then or I'll plan to take a trip your way as soon as I'm able and pour some sense into yer thick Irish head (Bushmill's, 16 years old). |
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23 Feb 14 - 08:41 PM (#3604231) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Bill D Ummm... breath problems? So you are NOT blowin' into them Northumbian smallpipes? Well, durn it... do absolutely everything necessary to get back to reasonable huffin' & puffin'! We NEED you at more Getaways! |
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24 Feb 14 - 11:15 AM (#3604386) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: SINSULL Mick, do exactly what the doctor orders! NOW! If not, we will request that Spaw drag out the Little Pissant Award and engrave your name on it. Rest easy, my friend. Mary |
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24 Feb 14 - 08:38 PM (#3604549) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Janie What Dani said, and what Sins said, Mick. It's obvious how much the old gang here loves and cares about you. That ain't half as much as your family and beloved friends and cohorts in your immediate 3-D neck of the woods. You are surrounded by powerful mojo of love, care and concern. I don't know that mojo has any effect on bleedin' when and where it ain't best to bleed or clottin' when and where clottin' ain't supposed to occur. I do know that knowing there are people all over the place who truly care is sustaining and and a comfort. You are a passionately caring person and now is the time to let that passionate caring apply to yourself. Hard to realize sometimes that passion and patience are not mutually exclusive. I know you will keep doing what you love and are passionate about, and do it from wise mind. Your task right now is not to worry that others will think they may have caused you harm. Your task right now is simply to decide, moment to moment, what you need to do to take care of yourself. I suspect you have surrounded yourself over time with friends, musicians, etc., who are themselves pretty wise, and don't need for you to worry about if they are worried about "pushing" you too far. Much love and respect, Janie |
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24 Feb 14 - 08:41 PM (#3604550) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: ChanteyLass I hope every day finds you better than the last. I'm glad we live in a time when such medicines exist. (I use Coumadin, too. and have since a pulmonary embolism caused a lung to collapse.) |
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25 Feb 14 - 03:51 AM (#3604611) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Sandra in Sydney Damn, this crap needs to stop, I have music to make! I'll second that. sandra |
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25 Feb 14 - 06:11 PM (#3604870) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Bat Goddess Just because I haven' posted here doesn't mean I haven't been thinking about you... White light, healing thoughts, prayers and all that good stuff aimed at you from this neck of the woods. Linn |
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25 Feb 14 - 07:02 PM (#3604889) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Big Al Whittle thinking bout you as Paddy's day approaches.... |
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15 Aug 14 - 07:25 AM (#3651184) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Big Al Whittle well it was a strange way to be reminded but best wishes Mick! |
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15 Aug 14 - 09:28 AM (#3651215) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Rapparee Methinks an ad hath appeared. |
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15 Aug 14 - 11:56 AM (#3651236) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: Stilly River Sage Spammers hit the thread but have since been deleted. Still, good wishes, Mick! SRS |
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15 Aug 14 - 01:09 PM (#3651249) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: mg If you are at irizh fest look for me..can prob leavea mess at dance tent |
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13 May 15 - 08:11 PM (#3708768) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: An Pluiméir Ceolmhar After seeing the Spaw thread, I just rummaged around a bit for names of people I used be in almost daily contact with, and found this thread. Any more recent news from Mick? I'd always assumed that when I moved back home to Ireland we'd have a chance to meet for real during one of his transatlantic visits, but this leads me to wonder if he'll be up to it any time soon. |
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14 May 15 - 09:46 AM (#3708855) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: gnu He's still posting on Facebook. |
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14 May 15 - 01:17 PM (#3708900) Subject: RE: BS: Thoughts for Big Mick From: olddude I had a PE also mick it is scary and a close call but you will recover my friend and get better. Take the blood thinners and do exactly what they say. That is very serious and you dodged a bullet. You are in my prayers |