Get Well Aine!!! PART 2

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 14 Feb 02 - 03:28 PM

This is getting too long to load for some people - so here is part two, as proposed by WYSIWYG - Áine's Recovery - in 6/8 with bulldozer accompaniment.

Don't post here, post there.

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: wysiwyg
Date: 14 Feb 02 - 02:11 PM

Whoops! Yptoe'd!

~S~

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: SDShad
Date: 14 Feb 02 - 02:03 PM

And let's hope the computer interdiction doesn't last too long. Want to hear that girl on PalTalk!

Glad you're on the mend, Aine.

Chris

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: Hollowfox
Date: 14 Feb 02 - 01:47 PM

Sounds more like a jig to me.

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: wysiwyg
Date: 14 Feb 02 - 12:59 PM

Besides, "Áine's Recovery" sounds like a jug.

~S~

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: wysiwyg
Date: 14 Feb 02 - 12:18 PM

How about we go to another part, Áine's recovery?

~S~

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: CapriUni
Date: 14 Feb 02 - 12:06 PM

Why guitar and not computer? Is the posture all that different, or is it simply length of time she tends to spend here?

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 14 Feb 02 - 10:28 AM

Just had a phone conversation with Áine - all this way off in England. She sounds great, and is raring to go. Layne is going to do the planting and she'll be supervising, that's the plan anyway.

She's still not allowed near the computer, but she's going to be having a go at the guitar again today.

Great to talk to her. So glad she's on the mend.

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 11:20 PM

Dharmabum, it was a perfect "welcome home." Sounded like it is really lovely.

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: MMario
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 11:10 PM

good news to round off my evening!

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: Dharmabum
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 10:56 PM

WOW! chalk one up for the USPS! I sent it out on Monday,really didn't expect they would recieve it for a couple more days.

Best wishes G.G.

DB.

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: CapriUni
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 10:32 PM

Your mission, should you choose accept it:

Convince Áine to adopt a style of gardening that won't tear her back all to pieces.

There is one site that might just help, all about container gardening, here, that has enough purdy pictures and daring ideas to make any gardener drool.

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: Micca
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 09:30 PM

well, Now I feel I can go and sleep, (it is 2.26 in the morning here) Thinking of you GG, and sending good thoughts..I am of the same persuasion as Kevin above, you should see me Not garden!! I am genius at avoiding it. I cook, I dont "do " Gardening!!!
Aine and Layne , best wishes to you both from here on with this, Layne, good luck trying to keep her from NOT doing things, I have long held the believe that dealing with the GG on things she is not keen on doing must be like trying to domesticate the Destroying Angel!!!!

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: catspaw49
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 09:16 PM

HUZZAH!!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 09:09 PM

Just got a call from Layne! She is home and not too groggy, actually said hello and bragged about being able to walk from the car into the house! She is in less pain than she's been since this all started.

Dharmabum, they were really surprised to find a package on the porch and were blown away by the beauty and generosity of your gift!

Also, they asked me to pass on their thanks to everyone until she is able to be here, herself.

Wonderful news! Thanks!

kat

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 07:53 PM

Here's the answer Just what you need if you're a root hog or die girl with a rocky garden.

I can just see Áine sitting on one of these.

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: wysiwyg
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 05:53 PM

Wait, Amos used to call me a crackup--

Spaw, you are correct as always. Speaking just for me that is.

~S~

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 05:05 PM

I do understand. It's about getting "older", partly, and refusing to admit we can't do the things we did when we were sprouts. I vividly remember the last time I tried to do a "round-off" in the yard...........hell, just taking the garbage out is an adventure in Back Pain anymore and I don't have herniated discs or any other diagnosis (except for being an upright, 2 legged primate)

Then, I watch these people who are 20+ years older than I am, and a WHOLE LOT more overweight do dog agility trials......gives a lot of meaning to Guts.

Hang in Aine, and we hope we hear good news this evening!

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: catspaw49
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 04:53 PM

They aren't C-U........But she can't do it to the "overwhelming" extent she's used to. I tried to tell her that after a few weeks she could do the easy stuff, but Aine's a kind of "root hog or die" girl and she has a hard time accepting less than a full blown, balls to the wall attack!!! Good Lord, she's upset she can't "build her rock retaining wall!"

I tell ya' what though C-U.....You have some great ideas there and you need to sell her on them! She's probably going to feel pretty good and want to do more than watch (by the end of the first week, I'd broken every rule....but Karen stayed on my ass for about another month and I managed to please the docs).

Spaw

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: CapriUni
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 04:42 PM

Why no gardening? All that need to bend over and twist?

How about container gardening? And raised bed gardening? I use a wheelchair and can't get down on my hands and knees to garden, but I have a little herb/flower patch planted in a half whiskey barrel, so the earth is the same height as my lap, more or less. Basically the same phyisical requirements as houseplants, but outdoors, in the sunlight, fresh breezes, and all that jazz.

Geez, Louise! if the docs ban gardening all together, their out of their gourd! ;-)

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 04:30 PM

Thanks for the vote of confidence, there, Spaw. I needed that! ( I hope you don't fly crack up too...)

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: catspaw49
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 04:27 PM

Well 'Fox, I might not have put Susan's together, but now, and then after Sorch..............oy.................You three need....uh,well....I dunno' what you need....but you DO need it!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 04:07 PM

I have this vision of a pair of aemobic mudpies doing Tantra............oh dear, oh dear. Topiary will no doubt be next.

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: Hollowfox
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 02:59 PM

Tantric mudpies, what will they think of next...

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: wysiwyg
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 11:57 AM

I mean of course making mudpies.

~S~

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: wysiwyg
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 11:46 AM

Oh! She can do THAT! Tantrically!

*G*

~S~

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 11:23 AM

She did say she'd try working with houseplants and I am sending her a link to my favourite place for them, with all kinds of rare and exotic ones which have gorgeous foliage and blooms. She thought at least that way she could still play in the dirt a little bit.:-)

I told her, just before they whelled her into surgery, to visualise herself at home, post-surgery, feeling well and free of pain and doing something she loves to do, which is allowed by the docs! Not gardening!**BG**

It's a beautiful image...hearing her pain-free and able to get around sans wheelchair.

luvyadarlin'...feel better...kat

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: MMario
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 11:01 AM

Maybe she should take up bonsai.

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: catspaw49
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 10:35 AM

I know kat probably and myself definitely suggested things like that...as well as planning for Fall and all of that....But Susan, you know the Gaelic Goddess.......She gotta' dig in the dirt!! Actually, after a month or so she can a bit, but "Aw Spaw, planting season is NOW" is about all I get back from her!

She oughta' be in the OR by now unless they had some delays.....Keep the thoughts and prayers agoin' folks!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: wysiwyg
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 10:17 AM

She could help people design and plan their own gardens.

~S~

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: catspaw49
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 08:45 AM

Okay folks, coming up on the time now......Let's really pull together and send those vibes!! ..........She's gonna' do just fine!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: jeffp
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 08:17 AM

Good thoughts winging their way from Maryland.

jeffp

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 04:53 AM

I could give a few tips on not gardening. I'm an expert in it. I've been not gardening for years, pretty well fulltime.

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Feb 02 - 02:02 AM

Specific time, if you want to beam some extra-special thoughts, is set for 8a, Texas time, but it's not a hard and fast time, so it oculd be as much as an hour later.

She sounds good, lots better than she was. We had a real talk about her NOT doing any gardening this year; that's gonna be a tough one, but she's already thinking about other things she could do. Any suggestions would be welcome, just remember they need to be lightweight.:-)

kat

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: Amos
Date: 12 Feb 02 - 11:51 PM

Well, she sounds about ten years lighter. She answered her own phone just like a grownup and she's cracking jokes and is nervous as hell about the surgery but ready for it.

Only regret is she won't be lifting big rocks in the garden this spring, so I suggested she find some inexpensive assistance. But it ain't the same.

Good luck, lady TGG!! We're peppering you with the best of thoughts.

Ciaou,

A

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Feb 02 - 11:10 PM

LOL.....Good idea Cliffie, but tomorrow morning she's more likely to be chins-down and butts-up!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: Clifton53
Date: 12 Feb 02 - 11:05 PM

Got my fingers crossed Aine, keep that chin up!!

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Feb 02 - 10:52 PM

I talked with Aine this evening and she's in great spirits. Nervous, but ready. She really hates the fact that she's going to miss "Spring Planting" but I'm sure there will be some flowers and things that the "Dear Hubby" will plant. She got some of the "Rules and Regulations" from the Doc today and like I have said, if she comes out of this feeling half as good as I did, the toughest part will be playing by the rules.

Also, we should hear something by tomorrow night and she's expected to come home then too if she gets into the OR early enough. Send them good thoughts folks!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 12 Feb 02 - 07:43 PM

Well, it's Wednesday here. So good luck for today, Áine and Layne and all.

And tomorrow's St Valentine's Day, think of that.

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: Amos
Date: 12 Feb 02 - 06:48 PM

Hoora for that!!

We're backing you all the way, TGG!! From every heart the Mudcat has!! (Don't ask how I know that!!)

A.

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: wysiwyg
Date: 12 Feb 02 - 06:07 PM

Thanks, Kat.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Feb 02 - 06:05 PM

Please keep Aine in your thoughts...she has the surgery tomorrow...ah what bliss will come!*smile* Thanks!

kat

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Feb 02 - 11:13 PM

Thanks for the positive update, Spaw! Wonderful to hear that she is headed towards being mended and that her mind is already there.

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: Amergin
Date: 08 Feb 02 - 09:59 PM

I would say (much to the horror of many of my kinfolk) that Old Ancient Perky Breasted Aine is possibly about the only good thing about Texas....

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: catspaw49
Date: 08 Feb 02 - 09:52 PM

I talked with Aine this evening and she is certainly appreciative of all the support from her many friends here at the 'Cat!!

AND

She is in much better shape. Her voice is almost normal and she laughed a lot too! She has some good meds which are relieving some of the pain but moreover I think she feels better because she can see light at the end of the tunnel. We all know how much better a person can feel because decisions have been made. In Aine's case, she went for so long with no diagnosis and after being hassled around, she has found a doctor she trusts and says he has a sense of humor to boot! Now, after all the diagnosis and decisions have been made, it helps the mind a lot simply by being able to see an end to the pain! She went in for the pre-op testing today and was even able to stand well enough to get an x-ray.

Her surgery is scheduled for 8 AM next Wednesday so in less than a week relief will be at hand. Everyone seems confident and Aine's attitude couldn't be better. Today we even talked about other things including birdwatching! And that patented laugh can be heard which shows just how much better and how ready she is. Let's keep the good thoughts headin' for Texas folks!!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: Amos
Date: 08 Feb 02 - 10:01 AM

Hey, Genie!!

Aine, baby, we're all backing you ALL the way; and the chant is still echoing from the walls of the stadium...

WAY TO GO, GAELIC GODDESS!!!

Love ya, honey!!!

A

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: Genie
Date: 08 Feb 02 - 03:50 AM

I'm afraid I lost touch with this thread and Áine's status for a day or two while I was in transition from Portland to San Diego [Hey, Amos!]. I'm very distressed by some of the horrendous-sounding prognostications and, then, rendered a bit hopeful by some of Spaw's more recent posts.

Really, all I can do is add my voice to the chorus singing the praises of sweet Áine and encircling her with our love, prayers, and positive energy. If a community of caring friends counts in curing what ails you, then I know, Áine, you have a great shot at getting back to your usual beautiful form. Please make it soon!

Genie

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: CapriUni
Date: 08 Feb 02 - 01:15 AM

Re: Drinking lots of water... I recently saw a tv program aimed at teachers -- discussing the physical needs and psychological needs of adolescents, and the expert being interveiwed said drinking enough water is vital. She pointed out that the nerve cells in the brain (and in the spine) are basically producing electricity, and water is the best conductor of electricity, so it stands to reason that getting enough water will make the whole nervous system run more smoothly. So what Guest Mgarvey said makes sense.

She (the expert) gave a couple of rules of thumb:

1) to find out how much water you should drink, take your weight and divide by three: You should drink one ounce of water for every three pounds of weight. The 'official' health tip of 8 cups a day is right if you weigh 190 pounds, but if you're less than that, that would be too much...

And 2) don't drink large amounts of water all at once (most of it will go straight to your bladder and out of your body, that way). Instead, just swallow a couple of mouthfuls every 45 minutes or so during your waking hours.

I started following this advice last week, and I immediately noticed two things: my lips stopped chapping, and my nasal congestion due to alergies stopped to almost nil.

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From:
Date: 08 Feb 02 - 12:12 AM

be sure and drink lots of water if you have a disk problem. I have read that it can really help. mg

Subject: RE: Get Well Áine!!! PART 2
From: GUEST,Biskit
Date: 07 Feb 02 - 11:11 PM

Do get well soon dear 'Aine I'll keep ya in my prayers gal! ~Biskit~