I was just reminded that Alexander reminded me last year after the memorial singaround of what Jean Redpath said when she eulogized Robert J. Lurtzema back in 2000. She said, "Cry if you must, parting is hell. But life goes on, so sing as well." We sang! The crew was me (Linn); Ranger1; Charlie Ipcar (Charley Noble); Dianne Lavoie; Bruce MacIntyre; Erin Hathway Weaver; Amanda from Brattleboro, VT; Justine Donovan; Mike Modern; David Middleton, Revolutionary War reenactor from Kennebunk & Kim; Don Hale; Peter Hale; Gail & Jim Finn; James, Rob, James & Owen from Newburyport; Jean Pauly; Chris Vaughan; Bob Eaton; Ellen & April who found us through the PMFF; Carol Coronis; W.B.; Dave Johnson; Gail Diderickson & Janice. Jaki was our amazing server who kept us from dying of thirst. What we sang --(/BF> 1. Cannery Shed - Linn 2. Tangaray Martini-O - Charlie 3. Sam's Gone Away - Dianne 4. One More Day - Justine 5. Bold Fisherman - Bruce 6. Nine Times a Night - Linn 7. Yangtze River - Charlie 8. Johnny Come Down to Hilo - Justine 9. All For Me Grog - Dianne 10. Let The Toast Pass - David 11. The Mariner's Compass Is Grog - Charlie 12. Rolla Bolla - Bruce 13. Dumiama - Mike 14. Bulgine Run - Rob 15. Grey Funnel Line - Don 16. Chicken On a Raft - Bruce 17. Plum Island National Anthem (Richard Johnson) - Linn Specifically for the new people from Newburyport 18. Bonnie Bunch of Thyme - Dianne 19. Drin to the Men Who've Gone Ashore - Charlie 20. Maid On the Shore - Kim 21. Topman and the Afterguard - David 22. Long Summer Day - Jean 23. South Australia - Jim Finn 24. London Julie - Justine 25. Haul Away For Rosie - Bruce 26. Isn't It Grand, Boys - Pete Toast to Absent Friends 27. The Press Room's Extra Voice - Charlie 28. Maggie May - Linn 29. Rose of Allandale - Gail Finn 30. General Taylor - Dianne 31. Autumn - Chris Vaughan Chris told the story of one night at the Friday session when Barry Finn had gotten on a roll and sang about four songs in a row and Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) looked sternly at him and suggested strongly that he let someone else have a chance to sing. After Tom turned away and just before another song could start, Barry blurted out "Juliana, Juliana..." Tom jerked his eyes back to Barry, who made a zipping motion over his lips. Tom broke up. Don Hale told a story about when he started coming to the shanty sing in June of 2006. 32. Greenland Whale Fisheries - Don 33. The Mermaid - Amanda 34. Adieu Sweet Lovely Nancy - David 35. Shamrock Shore - Rob 36. The Martin Greigh - Pete 37. Backside of Nantucket Point - Linn 38. Many Miles Away From Home - Chris 39. Roll Out! Heave Dat Cotton - Charlie 40. Hard Times In Old Virginia - Justine 41. Landlord, Fill the Flowing Bowl - David 42. Cape Cod Girls - Ellen Right about here I found out that Jaki has given his notice and, while he'll be at The Press Room for awhile longer, this is his last shanty sing. He will definitely be missed! 43. White Squall - Pete 44. Mingalay Boat Song - Gail F. 45. A Sailor's Prayer (Rod MacDonald) - Amanda 46. Parting Glass - James (as the Newburyport contingent departed) 47. Outside Track - Charlie 48. The Rosabella - Dianne & Don 49. Whiskey, Johnny - April 50. Old Missouri Waters - Pete 51. Sailor's Prayer (Tom Lewis) - Linn 52. Saltpetre Shanty - Justine 53. Lady Franklin's Lament - Don 54. Seaman's Hymn (Nelson's Prayer) - Don & Company That's it. As usual, please let me know of any errors or omissions. Thanks all for coming! Linn
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