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