annap's gathering 1/14/2000

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 05 Jan 00 - 10:24 AM

Old time fiddler tunes would fit right in Nancy. I'll e-mail you the direction now. I'm presuming (I never ASSUME) that your mudcat name is also your e-mail address. You'll be very welcome. BTW, a new thread has been started because this one is too big. Just look for "same name II" Gads! This is getting big.

Love annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From:
Date: 05 Jan 00 - 10:12 AM

Hi Annap, I'm a fiddler from northern NJ. Does anyone from your group like old time fiddle tunes? I might be able to come by for part of sunday or friday evening. It's only an hour drive for me. I'd like to know your address, directions & phone #. My friend Pete told me about this. It sounds like fun Nancy

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 28 Dec 99 - 03:46 AM

When threads get this long, they tend to overload some computers (especially the ones that are powered by hamsters in a spinning wheel).

I have taken the liberty of starting Annap's gathering, 01/14/00 Part II.

<5>PLEASE POST TO THAT THREAD

Roger in Baltimore

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 27 Dec 99 - 10:40 PM

JudyO, I'm not sure how to react to the idea of bringing children... Are you daytripping? We're on (I mean ON) a river and you would have to keep close watch. Actually, bringing children could start a whole new facet to our gatherings. Dylan is 10 and is able to fend for himself for food and drinks. I don't see why not.

Susan of DT, Honey you said a mouthful. It's going to be an adventure, and hopefully full of wonderful happenings. I wish bbc's David was going to be here to take pictures. I'm afraid they won't be able to come. ;-(

Thank you all for all your wishes. I'M the lucky one. Men like Glenn are hard to find.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: momnopp
Date: 27 Dec 99 - 09:49 PM

So how many people are bringing kids (as in the 7-14 year-old variety)?

I'd like to come join the hootenany, but I might have to rent a spare kid to bring with me if there won't be many there. . .(Dylan is 10 years old).

JudyO

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Susan of DT
Date: 27 Dec 99 - 09:02 PM

I went thru and counted the people who said they were coming - 20 and some are probably couples. It's going to be quite cozy in there.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Big Mick
Date: 27 Dec 99 - 08:55 PM

Well, good for you. It seems that Glenn is a smart man..........and with excellent taste in a woman...........I am so happy for you. Congratulations.

And we ought to make this a Mudcat wedding.........hahahahaha

Mick

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 27 Dec 99 - 07:12 PM

Just skimmed through this thread - this is the downside of Mudcat being a global community. Have a good time over there...

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 27 Dec 99 - 01:26 PM

Easy, according to Seed, I'm just being creative... that's legal, ain't it? I hope you can play, but if not, I have a penny whistle you can use, and some spoons, and Glenn has a new set of Congas. You can be creative too...

How many more days Pete?

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Easy Rider
Date: 27 Dec 99 - 01:14 PM

Wow! Getting Married? Then, when you are an "Annamill" in bed, it will be legal.

All the best. Will you have another Mudcat gathering, to celebrate the wedding? Is there a preacher in the Mudcat?

The bandage came off my finger yesterday. the cut is healed, but the nail has a ways to go to grow back, and the skin is very soft and tender, with no callous, so I still can't play guitar with it for awhile. I may only bring my kazoo to the gathering.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: T in Oklahoma (Okiemockbird)
Date: 27 Dec 99 - 12:56 PM

Good wishes to you both, Anna!

I doubt I can make it to your party, on that day I'll check the Mudcat frequently. I hope folk will take time from the jammin' to post updates now and again.

t.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 27 Dec 99 - 12:50 PM

Hello Everyone! Guess what? Honey has asked me to marry him. I think he was very hesitant, because he know I'm a free person and resent being tied down. He was afraid I'd say no. I didn't. We would like to be married in the summer on the beach. I hope it's feasable. What he doesn't realize is, I've never felt so free as when I'm with him. My son, James, had a very funny comment to make as usual. Glenn's name is Glenn Hamill and James said now I'm going to be Ann Hamill (Animal). Hey, I won't be annap any more. I'll change my moniker to Annamill. I love it!

January 14th to January 17th. My house. Bring warm bed clothes. It's cold out there!

Love annap (for now)

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 22 Dec 99 - 12:37 PM

Well, now in retrospect, I GUESS it's obvious. I don't spend much time in Philly. You have to remember that I live in Joisey. 23 days, wow, I'd better clean my house...

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Pete Peterson
Date: 22 Dec 99 - 10:33 AM

23 days and counting! Mary McCaffrey is giving you phonetic Philadelphiaspeak for Phila. and Batimore, respectively (you didn't really need me to tell you this, did you?) I am looking forward to meeting you and LOTS of other people. I plan to bring a guitar and banjo.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 21 Dec 99 - 04:24 PM

Whoops! InOBU, welcome!

L.,A.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 21 Dec 99 - 04:22 PM

Marymac90, you're more than welcome. The more we have the more wonderful it will be. You are welcome to stay at my home if you like, but we might have to put you on the dining table ;-) Every one, except Bill and Lorna, of course, should bring sheets, pillows, blankets, teddy bears, Margaritas, hot pecans, whatever they think they might need. Where the heck is PHluffia airport and Bawlamer ??? Where are you coming from, Mary? I'll e-mail directions as soon as I can. If anyone else needs directions, please let me know. I'm at [e-mail] (That's my Honey)

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Marymac90
Date: 21 Dec 99 - 04:10 PM

Dear Annap,

I was quite relieved to see your post about your gathering again. I hadn't seen any mention of it since I said I'd like to come, so I was thinking.... you know.... maybe I wasn't on the "approved guest list" or something. Now I see it's just 'cause you've been so busy. Whew!!!

As I wrote before, I would like to come, and stay at either your home or Susan's, (she knows me) if that's possible. I will need directions. You can email them to me at [e-mail] Let me know what food it would be useful to bring. If anybody comes into the PHluffia airport, I could pick them up, although I think Bawlamer has the better deals. I look forward to seeing you in a few weeks. Thanks for hosting this!

Mary McCaffrey

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: InOBU
Date: 21 Dec 99 - 02:23 PM

Just a note of confirmation, Genie and I are booked for the night of the 15th, at the Fairbanks - so we ll see you all the 15 and sixteenth.
Looking forward to seeing all
Larry and Genie

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 21 Dec 99 - 01:42 PM

Hi Friends. I haven't been able to spend much time here and I really miss the 'cat ;-( I've been able to sneak in here and there but it's hard...and I miss so much! Like our 'spaw being away. Here he is back, and I didn't even know he was gone. I'm glad all is ok again for you, 'spaw.

Three days til Christmas! I have sooo much to do and no time to do it. Starting a business is so complicated. Permits, licenses, contracters, security, taxes (local, state and federal)... I'm tired. I cannot wait til January 14th. I need to take my mind away from business. I almost said that I need to take that time to relax, but those of you who have been to a gathering know that ain't possible.

Those of you who are planning to stay at the Fairbanks, please book before the end of December if you can, if not that's ok. I think he'll give the discount anyway.

Only a few more weeks to go. I'm very excited.

Soon. Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 09:14 PM

Hi. Me again. KathWestra was having a problem booking her room at the Fairbanks, so I went down and spoke to the owner and everything is good. Please book as soon as you can and be sure to mention "anna's gathering" to get the discount. Thank you.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 01:49 PM

Mick, I'd like to feel generous and legendary (I like that), but the truth is, I do it for totally selfish reasons. LOOK WHO I GET TO HANG OUT WITH!! I have my own concerts going on. I may actually learn to play the guitar! I'm meeting all the wonderful people I talk to on Mudcat. This is the only way to live, there is no other for Glenn and I. We both enjoy music, we enjoy people. We rented this house with the express purpose of having jam sessions and band practices. We're livin' large. Mudcat is one of those large things in our life. (Mine more Honey's, though he is getting into the work and prison songs. We have a tape of Sea Shanties that MatthewB made for me and he has it in the car and listens to it all the time). The only thing is, NO DRUMS. To those of you who don't know Glenns rathers, he is a John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) wantta be. A real rock 'n roll musician.

Point is, the more the merrier. (literally)

VERY IMPORTANT...to those who will be staying at the motel, they will hold the rooms until the end of this month. He does need a volume of people to keep the $40 per night rate. Please book early!

Soon. Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Big Mick
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 11:55 AM

As I said before...............I am absolutely green with envy and desire to join you all. Shit.........a ride from our Kath........but it just isn't in the cards. I will be with you in spirit though.........but the aul Mick will be in a hotel in the middle of a program. And just 5 days after me birthday......As I said before, tip a few for me.

Barry, I knew that already. As I read your story in the other thread, I decided not to respond to it, because I didn't want to take away from its poigniancy. I know these things exist, and have seen some of these bastards. But I need to tell you, the overwhelming majority of those of us who trod the path, attempting to bring social justice to the workplace are driven by our morals and our sense of honor. By every measuring stick available, no matter who does the study, the bulk of Organized labor is clean and free of influence of the stinking mob. Please believe that from a man who has been doing this for 23 years now.

Enough of the thread creep. I hope you all enjoy your party......and my darling Anna, your hospitality is legendary and only exceeded by the size of your heart. Maybe we can do something if THE FAIR ONE makes it into the country in early October.

Love to you and Glen,

Big Mick

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: InOBU
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 10:39 AM

Dear Annap and all:
Spoke to Genie, she loves the idea, so I believe we will see you all soon. Looking forward to it.
Larry and Genie

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 10:31 AM

InOBU, you and your wife are very welcome. Ths motel info is right here in this thread.

I've spoken to the motel and gotten everything straightened out. There was a new man there that didn't even speak English very well and had no idea what I was talking about. The motel rates are as I quoted. $40 per night for a double bed and $50 a night for two double beds. This motel is within walking distance to my house.

I'll get back to those who want directions tonight at home. I'm at work now and cannot spend much time here.

This is going to be so exciting. Pete, we'll make room.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Barry Finn
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 10:34 PM

Hi Mick, if there's a bash at my place it'll be an open house with a specially warm welcome to union reps. who stand up to be counted on. I would've been proud to have fought by your side & even prouder to have you by my side fighting with me. Barry

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Marymac90
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 04:59 PM

Dear Annap, Hi! My name is Mary McCaffrey. I've only been hanging around Mudcat for a week or so, and this is the first I've heard of your gathering. I would love to come! I can bring a sleeping bag. I'd prefer to sleep on a bed or couch in a private home, either yours or Susan's-she knows me from WAY back. Others may know me from Getaways I attended in the mid-90's. They've been the best folk weekends I've attended, and I hope to get to the next one. I LOVE the singing there-someone starts a song in the dining hall, and the whole place just joins in! I'll bring a couple bottles of white wine, and diet coke, for those of us with that weird addiction. Is there something to eat that I can bring, or make there? I will need you to email me with directions, please. I'm at [e-mail] Thanks for hosting this! Hoping to hear from you soon. Mary PS, Forgive me, I don't want to sound nit-picky, but I think Ticky-Tacky, which you ascribed to Pete Seeger, is Malvina Reynolds' Little Boxes.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: KathWestra
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 04:48 PM

Yikes, Anna! Just called the motel and got a guy who didn't know anything about our special rate of $40/single. He quoted me $59.95 for Saturday night and $$49.95 for Sunday. Who should I ask for when I call again???? Kath

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: KathWestra
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 02:56 PM

Annap-- I'm making my motel reservation today. Won't be able to get there until sometime Saturday afternoon, since I'll be on a business trip to Tucson all week, flying back into Baltimore VERY late Friday night. But I'll plan to stay until Monday. Can't wait to see your place and all my Mudcat buddies. Jeri, be sure they don't drink all your margaritas before I get there! Oh, and be sure to save some songs for Saturday too. Mick -- there are very cheap flights into Baltimore from G.R. or Detroit. Between the previous offers of seafood, margaritas, and now an offer of a cute chauffeur from Baltimore to SeaBright, couldn't you reconsider???? Kath

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: InOBU
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 10:59 AM

If you all like Uilleann pipes and north Irish and Scotish ballads, Ill propose it to the wife that we drop in, there is a motel near by? We arent too far away in NYC, however, a motel makes it better to appreciate the hours that music is at its best during most gatherings. If you would like to send information, please feel free to e-mail Larry and Genie Otway at [e-mail],
Seasons wishes
Larry Otway

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Pete Peterson
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 10:37 AM

31 days and COUNTING. Greatly looking forward. I may bring a sleeping bag and ask "can I sleep in your barn tonight Ms.?" or, as you have offered, somewhere under a table. . . but I just don't know yet. I DO intend to be there and thanks in advance PETE

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 13 Dec 99 - 12:37 PM

Hello my friends. It's that time again. To remind you that is. It's getting colder here. The leaves have finally departed from our trees and I can see my rivers clear as day. Everything is so beautiful and still except the damned duck hunters that sit across from me on a tiny island in their stupid blinds. I wake on Sat. and Sun. to boom, boom, boom!! Grrr...

I DO love to eat duck though. Aren't I a hipocrite? Oh well.

When the hunters have left, I walk out onto my gazebo and glory in the beauty of our cold winter world.

I lit my fireplace for the first time Sunday. I had a bottle of Mondavi Cabernet, a candle, soft gentle music and a wonderful book called "King Soloman's Ring" by Konrad Lorenz. What a way to idle away an afternoon.

Well, you know the shpeel(?) Everyone is welcome. Jan. 14th through Jan 17th. Music, friendship, music, food, music, drink, etc. Just let me know you'd like to be there and I'll send you directions. My e-mail is in bbc's resources.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 07 Dec 99 - 09:13 AM

Dani, We won't squeal. Promise. Mick, you work on weekends?

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Dani
Date: 07 Dec 99 - 08:43 AM

Sigh. I'm finding it harder and harder to ignore this thread. How'm I gonna make this happen? If my mother finds out I'm going to NJ but not to see HER?

...I'll see what I can do...

Dani

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Big Mick
Date: 07 Dec 99 - 08:17 AM

Folks, as much as I would love to come to this gathering, it is just not in the cards. I have this little problem called making a living, and the damn thing keeps getting in the way of my music. I am going to have to do something about that one of these days. Shit, Big Rog is going to be there, Kath, Jeri, Folk1234,Pete, EZR, Allan C,.............damn. Maybe I can make Barry's, if he will allow a union guy that is............LOL.

Mick

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 07:27 PM

Whoa Barry! Shades of "Lord of the Flies"! Sounds powerful fun! Can't wait. Glenn will love it. He has discovered Sea Shanties and he loves work songs.

Soon everyone.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Barry Finn
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 06:45 PM

Hi Allen, we've done the musical pig thing before & it's always been well done, but it's been quite awhile. We usually get somewhere around 50 musicians/singers & everyone starts in on the music. The pigs all run in a circle round the chairs, to the music. There's always one chair less than pigs & when the music stops the pigs are so tired they need to sit & the fatest one never gets a chair so we cook em. In the neighborhood we we're know among the younger generation as the family who killed the 3 little pigs. So the music keeps going till the pig's dressed, cooked, eaten & it's bones have gone home to the great pigdone in the sty. Barry

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 09:16 AM

I don't know about the musical pig thing, Barry. You know the old saying: Don't try to teach a pig to sing. It is a waste of your time and it only frustrates the pig.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Barry Finn
Date: 05 Dec 99 - 10:24 PM

Hi Annap, been reading this & just turning greener by the minute. I just finished put up the roof joists & now the addition is all framed in. I got work on the roof & then close in the walls before the snow (HA, HA, HA). The long weekends for some time will be my best shot at getting done so I'll be missing all of you again. We are thinking of throwing a musical pig roast when it's over hopefully we can bring you all up here (when it's warmer). Have a great time. Barry

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: bbelle
Date: 05 Dec 99 - 09:53 PM

RiB ... maybe you should have said "annap" as in the first two syllables of "Annapolis." moonchild

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 05 Dec 99 - 08:46 PM

Annap,

The guy I spoke to did not know about Anna P's gathering, but he promised to have the top dog call me in the AM.

Roger in Baltimore

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 05 Dec 99 - 08:33 PM

Roger, that is soo great. Did you have any trouble with the rates? They were suppose to be $40 per night for a double bed, $50 for 2 double beds.

Moonchile, we have good plumbing. Not to worry.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: bbelle
Date: 05 Dec 99 - 05:34 PM

Jeri ... re the "flowing bowl." Are you talking about the plumbing because of all who will be in attendance? moonchile

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Jeri
Date: 05 Dec 99 - 05:32 PM

Alright Rog! We need to work on Barry. Mick, think "airplane." Think "music, food, friends, and a flowing bowl." Convince yourself you need a mini-vacation. (Is any of this working?) Think about how guilty you feel for forgetting my...nah, not fair.

Anyone else need help deciding? :-)))

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 05 Dec 99 - 05:10 PM

Ok guys and gals. I have reserved a room at the motel for Saturday and Sunday nights. Marge and I will be there!

Roger in Baltimore

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 03 Dec 99 - 09:07 PM

If you would like to fly, Folk1234, we'll be more than happy to meet you at Newark Airport. Just let us know.

Mick, what can we do to convince you...I'll buy the seafood. We have a wonderful seamans co-op here.

I just cannot wait!!

Love, Annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: folk1234
Date: 03 Dec 99 - 08:59 PM

Dear Anna:
Thanks for thinking of me. The camp dutch oven is ready for stew, or something. I hope I can make it. Had a great time in August. However, I'm begining to be concerned about the long and lonely drive from OK. I enjoyed it in the summer time, as I made many stops, but it may be a challenge in Jan. Maybe I'll look into flying. I'd hate to miss the good time. I'll keep you posted.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Big Mick
Date: 03 Dec 99 - 08:26 PM

Just popped in to try and get caught up on the Mudcat. Anna, my love, I am positively green with envy. I wish I could be there to sing a few songs and share some seafood with you all. Tip a jar for Big Mick, willya?

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 03 Dec 99 - 01:23 PM

Pecan's and margaritas! Jeri, you had better bring lot's of Margarita stuff. Hot pecans will make us all very thirsty. There will be plenty else to drink though!!

EZR, I'm sure we can make room and I'm sure the motel isn't booked up yet. I haven't spoken to them recently, but they have lot's of rooms. I'm looking forward to hearing you play again. (I hope you can) Leaving your guitar at home won't help. There is always MINE! ;-)

We have excellent bus service right from corner to Port Authority. It takes about 2 hours and on Sunday they have service juat about every 2 hours starting at about 5:30 AM I think. I can find out for sure, but thats pretty much it.

Pete, I so glad you're still coming. Are you staying at my house or at the motel? Just counting heads.

'1234, are you going to make it, Babe? We need your stew to keep us warm.

This is going to be sooo good!

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 03 Dec 99 - 12:05 PM

By all means, be there, ER. Push comes to shove, we could always round up a tambourine for you to play. (Evil Grin) But seriously, I urge everyone to make the extra effort to go. I have every confidence that it will be well worth it - even if you have to let somebody else do the playing for you. (I did that at the Getaway and it worked out pretty well!)

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Easy Rider
Date: 03 Dec 99 - 11:11 AM

Hi, AnnaP:

My wife and I would love to be there, but there are a few problems. The biggest is that my wife has to run the Sunday School, Sunday Morning. Is there regular train or bus service between Seabright and NYC?

I have off that Monday, so I could stay all weekend, if you wouldn't get sick of me playing "Payday", the one and only song that I can play, in open D, with my injured Left index finger, over and over and over again. Even if the bandage comes off by then, I will probably be so rusty that I will stumble a lot on my old repertoir. Maybe I'll leave my guitar home and just bring "Rise Up Singing" and hum along.

There are a lot of people coming whom I really want to meet. What should I do? Is the motel filling up? Is there still room at your house for one night or two?