No doubt we’ll be hearing more from TC directly, but he did say we can continue to rely on his good friend, who has been a major source of info, for updates. So Joanne, who has been our liaison with her, shared an email she got from her late last night.
The friend confirms that the surgery went very well and was successful, although the skin graft site is uncomfortable for him. She said he’s not sure how long he’ll be hospitalized, but he did get a special bed similar to the one at the assisted care facility to prevent bedsores (decubitus ulcers).
More good news is that he’s now getting to eat regular food, and she said he enjoys drooling on looking over the menus!
And of course he’s diligently working to keep the staff on their toes. (She didn’t say if he’s charging his “usual and customary” fee for his Supervisory Services.)
Well, hard as it is to believe, word of TomCat’s successful surgery spread like wildfire all the way from Portland to Kansas City. So in honor of TC, somewhere between 500,000 to 800,000 good citizens of KCMO Metro decided to celebrate this great news with a parade and rally.
Wait … What? You don’t believe me?!? Fortunately I just happen to have a few candid snapshots. Plus you’ll notice in honor of TC being a good liberal, practically everyone is dressed in BLUE! So, if you’ll indulge me one last time (this will end my KCMO travelogues) …
Well, of course, as with any YUUGGGEE celebration, it began with a parade starting from Downtown …
Winding its way 2.5 miles to Midtown and the historic Union Station where the crowd formed to await the rally …
That tall monument on the left in the above photo is the Liberty Memorial – the only monument in America honoring those who served in the “War to End All Wars” – World War I. It sits on top of a hill that overlooks Downtown. And at the top of the tower there’s an open gallery you can walk around, from which someone snapped this shot of the rally …
I suppose that including the Royals for winning the World Series in the rally MAY have added to the crowd size. But it goes without saying that the parade and rally, and seeing all those good liberals dressed in BLUE, made TC one very happy and contented cat …
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I'm so happy for TC and his successful surgery.
Posted to Care2 by Lynn at http://www.care2.com/news/member/775377582/3924558
Aww……wonderful post about 'our' TC. My, EVERYBODY showed up, and cheered for the top cat! What a parade!
Pretty awesome, if you ask me. Loved the pictures.
So glad that TC is on the mend, eating, getting a new bed, and now keeping staff busy.
WTG, TC. Keep up the good work!! Thanks, Lynn and Joanne for this.
Thank you for the update on TomCat's health, Nameless.So good to hear the surgery went well and was successful. The site they took some skin for the graft from is uncomfortable, poor thing, but it makes you wonder where it's located . And back on solid food too, TomCat will be back to his old self in no time now.
I like the pictures of all those people dressed in blue, and I'm sure TomCat has appreciated seeing such a see of blue too. Something to aspire for in 2016 in front of the White House. Wouldn't you wish for people to become so excited about who is their next president or party leading them as they do about sports?
Thanks Nameless. Is it possible that the Royals might have been at least partially responsible for the celebration?
Maybe a smidgen …
But ONLY a smidgen!
Just so glad (and relieved) you're back to your old self! (And I think I echo the sentiments of legions!)
Most wonderful!
SO, SO HAPPY!!! I got a card from him TODAY!! I have never been so ecstatic to the Great Cat card, I left my drink to where my cats could spill it!!
Thanks, Nameless! And Lona's post was so GREAT! Thanks to all who have contributed to the upkeep of TC's blog!!!! You guys are AWESOME!!!!!
Such an appropo celebration for a kitty who has healed by licking his wounds! Thanks Nameless.
I think Kansas City deserves a big kitty hug for celebrating TC as they did. He deserves it!
Great news and I certainly hope all the worst is behind TC. He certainly has had a battle so is good to see so many come out to celebrate for him all dressed in blue *wink*. Hang in there TC!