annap's gathering 1/14/2000

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: bbelle
Date: 03 Dec 99 - 10:09 AM

annap ... I've made my airline reservations and pick-up my tickets today. I'll message you with flight #'s, times, etc. Now, it feels "real." I'm going to have to think of a way to top Jeri's margarita mix. Perhaps, Hot Spice Pecans! (My father owns a pecan farm.) moonchild

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 02 Dec 99 - 02:37 PM

Thank you all... I was getting nervous. 44 whole days, geez. That's forever. Just can't wait. Has anyone made reservations at the motel yet?

PS: I'm on the net at work again. Yeaa!

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Pete Peterson
Date: 02 Dec 99 - 08:04 AM

I'll be there, Annap dear, I'll be there
Where the fragrance of the ocan fills the air
(apologies to Charlie Poole and Goodbye Mary Dear) and I am very much looking forward to meeting you & everybody. I count 44 days away. Does that sound enthused enough?

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: bill\sables
Date: 02 Dec 99 - 05:05 AM

We are still looking foreward to it very much I will bring some Yorkshire Tea. Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Jeri
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 10:37 PM

I vote tired and paranoid. (With a grin and a comforting pat on the back.) I'm still comin'. I'm assuming you still have a place somewhere in your house for me. I'll actually bring the stuff for the margaritas this time.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 08:42 PM

Have I done something wrong? You all haven't lost interest have you? Or am I just tired and paranoid?

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 08:10 PM

Hello Everyone,

I've missed you all terribly! I've been busy creating, designing, investigating, researching. I'm having a ball. I think that building a new venture is much more fun than just buying one. My store will be all mine and Honeys.

Well, Jan. 14th is getting closer.. I hope you that are not staying at our house have been making reservations at the motel mentioned above!! The rates are depending on a number of people being there. It's going to be great. I cannot wait to hear some wonderful music again. My whole everything desperately needs it.

Good night.

Love,annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 23 Nov 99 - 11:45 PM

Hi Guys!

I hope you're thinking about being here! The music will be good, the friendship will be good, the food will be good, the peacefulness will be good..it's going to be good. Everyone is welcome. Three (or more) unparelled days of goodness. (ooofff..I dont know if I can take all that goodness) Barbara (bbc), I haven't heard fron you guys yet! Aren't ya'all gonna be here?

SANDY, CAROLINE!!! We need your sweet voices! We'll talk business so you can write it off. I'm going to have a good folk section in the store.

I need some sleep.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 19 Nov 99 - 08:39 PM

Hello Everyone,

I'm a little tired (a little) so I'm going to post the info on the motel, go have a glass of Mondavi, and relax.

Here we go. This is a small, inexpensive motel that's way over priced in the summer, but reasonable in the winter. His prices normally are a little higher than he gave us, but he's cutting us a deal cause we expect a few rooms to be rented. The rooms are clean, have cable and a little fridge (I love those things), telephone, some have ocean or river views.

Fairbanks Motel & Marina 344 Ocean Avenue Sea Bright, N.J., 07760 [phone] Fax- [phone]

The prices he quoted me were:

$40 per night for a room with one double bed. 50 per night for a room with two double beds.

He expects the booking to be for min. of 2 nights.

Just tell him it's for annap's gathering. If there is any problem, just post here and I'll talk to him. It's a friendly place.

There is still room at my place and if you're comfortable, you're more than welcome to stay here. Moonchild will be staying, I believe, and of course, Bill and the Mrs. Max and Bert will be here. I think Jeri will be staying. That leaves room for a couple more. Let me know and we'll do what we can. Email me if you like at [e-mail]

Good night. Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 18 Nov 99 - 08:28 PM

I'll post it tomorrow. I promise. Sorry. I left the data at work. I'm a little absent minded these days. (Be quiet, GG!). I'm so glad so many are interested as will be the motel owner. ;-)

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From:
Date: 18 Nov 99 - 04:48 AM

Hey, Annap,

How about the name and phone # for the motel. Please!

Thanks

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

MLK's birthday and about four other holidays are not "off" days for the bunch (Virginia Community College System)I work for. Instead, they lump the time into an extended holiday during the Christmas/New Year season. Actually I can't think of any place around here other than banks, federal offices, and some school systems which shut down for that holiday. Such disparity of holidays always makes life interesting for those who have school-age children. The kids are out of school, but the parent(s) must work.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: TheMuse
Date: 15 Nov 99 - 09:49 PM

Allan, That weekend for most, I think, is a holiday weekend. Monday off for Martin Luther King's birthday. At least for me, but I work for a bank and you know how they are about holidays. Just curious, but do most people get that day off or not? The Muse

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 15 Nov 99 - 06:07 AM

3 nights? I would imagine that many might spend two nights - Friday and Saturday; but the third would, I suppose, indicate a Sunday night stay. That might be good for some, but I would bet that most of us would have to be back on the job Monday and so would be needing to leave sometime Sunday rather than spending the night. Just asking. Perhaps someone else can offer some input here.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From:
Date: 15 Nov 99 - 01:05 AM

$45 is a good price. What's the name and # to the motel so we can start booking the rooms. Thanks.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 14 Nov 99 - 09:33 PM

Hello, my friends (especially Art!). I have to write now because I don't have Internet access yet at my new job. I talked to the local motel and the price he came to was this arrangement he came to was this:

If we come up with 10 rooms he'll gave us all the rooms at $45 per night. I told him 3 nights. This is actully a good price because he usually charges $59.00 per night. He is the only motel on my peninsula, but there are others off the peninsula that I will call to see if I can find lower prices. If this price is good for anyone let me know and I'll post the name and phone.

The weather has been unusually warm so far. We had a couple of cold days, but not many. As far as I'm concerned it can stay warm.

I'm tired and I have to get up early tomorrow. Sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 08 Nov 99 - 08:49 PM

Hello my friends, it's that time again.

I started my new job today. I read a lot and they don't know where to put me yet. My new boss says she has work for me tomorrow. Thank Goodness! I learned everything I need to know about the American Stock Exchange today ;-)

Saturday we signed the lease of the Video store. Now I'm getting nervous. So much responsibility. Honey and I were sitting in the car and he simply said "We just signed a 5 year lease, Sh*t, FIVE YEARS". .............

We'll do great!!

It's finally getting cold here and the leaves are finally starting to fall. 'bout time. We had a crisp, beautiful fall day. You could see til tomorrow, and the river was as clear as Aruba. Time for winter fluke. mmmm..

Everyones invited from January 14th til January 17th when Bill/Sables and Honey come to see what the Colonies are like in the winter. Brrrr... Too late. They've already sold the cottage.

Can't wait. Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: bbelle
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 04:32 PM

Frankly ... I don't think the Jefferson Airplane had to get the notion from anywhere ... they were just feeding their heads ... moonchild

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 03:22 PM

I have just re-read the entire Tea Party chapter and have found no such line uttered by the Doormouse. I even went back further to the mouse's tale in which there was no such line. The Doormouse was not included among the characters in Alice's Adventures Underground and I did not see it in Through the Looking Glass. So I am very much at a loss to figure where the Jefferson Airplane song got the notion that the Doormouse said such a thing. Actually, it always sounded to me more like something the Caterpillar might have said. Alas! It was such a good line; one would think it must have come from somewhere.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Peter T.
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 02:52 PM

What kind of help do you need, Roger? pharmaceutical?
yours, Peter

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 02:33 PM

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!

Thread Creep

Since you mentioned it Allan, I assume you are referencing the Jefferson Airplane's "Go Ask Alice". The song makes several references to Alice and Her Adventures in Wonderland. I cannot recall the Dormouse uttering those words. Can anyone help me here?

Roger in Baltimore

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 01:18 PM

"Feed your head."

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 12:16 PM

Bert, if those are the same pies you brought last time, I can't wait, those were great. If not, I can't wait to try the new ones. I really sorry Tree cannot make it. I would love to see her again.

I absolutely concur with Jeri. Get yourself in a van, and come to Jersey. We'll make you welcome. You can even bring Cleigh. And by all means, drag Mick.

Moonchild, 'spaw's right. We'll have plenty of Nutcakes, but you're more than welcom to bring more ;-) That soup sounds wonderful.

Allan, you're right. I've been living my life like that since I can remember. "Keep it stimulating". BTW, I can't remember what the dormouse said either. Was it "keep partying"?

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Jeri
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 09:24 AM

No, Spaw - just get your ass in the van and go to New Jersey in January. Maybe you could drag Big Mick with you. I'd like to see him when he isn't a slick, sick Mick.

Or have one of these gatherings at your place. It'd be just like Paw, Cletus and the Reg boys showing up at your door, only bigger. And we won't try to pee up slack ropes in your front yard - at least not in the winter.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 07:24 AM

Geez Allan, I can barely remember what I said. And now you're asking me to memorize the utterances of a rat? C'mon here.......gimmee a break. The next thing you know I'll have to recite all 163 verses of "Zen and the Clay Possum." I just can't do it anymore...........

Spaw

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 06:41 AM

I am only too aware of the way the stuff of the real world can get in the way of personal pleasures. But I decided sometime ago to cast aside worldly worries wherever possible and to make TODAY "one of these days". Life is just too damned short.

I hope that any of you who are "riding the fence" about whether to come to this or any other such gathering will JUST DO IT! I know that there are many, many obstacles to what I am advocating. But I truly hope that they will prove to be not insurmountable.

Remember what the doormouse said...

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 09:47 PM

Oh I think the "Nutcakes" will be in abundance from reading the names of those who seem to be attending!!!

Luvya' annap...and one of these days...............

Spaw

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: bbelle
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 09:37 PM

Ok, I get it! Admission is based on your prowess in the kitchen. Well! Can I oblige? CAN - I - OBLIGE? How's about my FAMOUS Beer Cheese Soup and a couple of Nut Cakes ... moonchild

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Bert
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 05:47 PM

I don't think Tree will be there but I've already bought the meat for those 9 pies you ordered.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 04:54 PM

Bert, I hope you and Theresa will be there! Folk1234, are you bringing the dutch oven (she said hopefully)? We will need some of that delicious Beer Stew to warm those cockles moonchild is talking about, along with the hot buttered rum.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: bbelle
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 04:46 PM

I can't believe you guys (and gals) are complaining about a little cold weather!! Remember, I'm from Fairbanks AK and unless it's 60 below, it ain't cold. I'm looking forward to wearing some cold weather gear. Don't have much of an opportunity to wear it in Tallahassee. And just think ... all bundled up in the gazebo, warming our cockles with hot buttered rums, etc. oooooooo ... moonchild

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 04:28 PM

As usual I'll be out trodding the boards, singin' songs and tryin' to promote the new album, but I'll be there in spirit. Have a wonderful time. Hope I can make it in person some time next year.

Rick

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 04:22 PM

Sounds wonderful! But ya gotta admit, both of those other visions were pretty funny (well, I thought so anyway!). For those who haven't been there, Anna has a couch the size of Baltimore in the room where the fireplace is. So there will be room for a whole mess of people. (Pssst. Anna! We could make even more room if we put your dining room furniture on the ceiling...I just don't know how I manage come up with these great ideas!).

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Bert
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 04:21 PM

Not negative, just teasing about the number of people you are going to find on your doorstep.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 04:10 PM

WHAT IS THIS?? NEGATIVE THOUGHTS FROM TWO OF MY FAVORITE MUDCATTERS/MUDCATEERS?? I'll have none of it, I say!! First, I doubt that we'll be out on the gazebo in the middle of January, second, that gazebo is strong enough to hold all the mudcatters. It has six big, strong pileons to hold us!!

We might go out there, but there will be no way you'll be able to play any instrument. It's cold out there, Baby!! We're gonna be INSIDE by the fireplace, warm and comfy.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 04:02 PM

Imagine all those people on the pier flapping about like a bunch of semi-frozen seagulls!

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Bert
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 03:40 PM

Just take a look at the Mudcat photo from the Getaway and imagine all those people on the pier. I have visions of the pierhead slowly sinking into the river.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: folk1234
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 03:32 PM

Will you have a back room(s); perhaps some chairs, tables, and love seats; maybe a small stage in the corner; a few drinking glassses and cups; some designer coffees and teas; and of course a few kegs. BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME!! Need I say more?

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 01:59 PM

Hello my friends,

I know it's been a while since I've delved into or little community, but I have been so busy. Glenn's band "The Jettyrats" played a Holloween gig Saturday so all day we were busy gathering costumes. I saw some fascinating stuff. Humans conjure up the strangest images. It's constantly amazing to me.

Sunday I couldn't move...just layed on my couch all day.

Today I'm busy with preparing to leave here. I've been here 4 years and there's a lotta things I have to pass on to others.

I just spoke to my Honey at home and he just came back from kayaking the river. He said the water was so clear, you could see down 12 feet. I'm sooo jealous!!

Tomorrow we sign the lease on a store in Sea Bright, where I live, and we're going to open a combo video, music CD store. The start of my retirement from the programming, NY community. We're excited. It will be called "Moondog's Video and Music". Glenn nickname is Moondog from his surfin' days. The whole area know him as Moondog.

This is to remind everyone of the gathering being held at our place from January 14th to January 17th. Music, music, talk, music, drink, music, food....

I haven't hed time to speak to the local motel yet. I do that tomorrow.

HAWD, Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 25 Oct 99 - 07:23 PM

Gee, Dick,

I just picked out the one that I knew that put New Jersey in a fair light.

Big RiB

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 25 Oct 99 - 04:09 PM

It will be wonderful to have you here Karen. maybe we ll finally have some time to sit and talk. We have met twice, but just haven't had the time to talk. Maybe in January. I'll post those motel rates and info asap.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: karen k
Date: 25 Oct 99 - 03:41 PM

Anna,

Been out of commission for a while so I missed this thread until now. As long as the weather cooperates I'd love to come. Will probably motel it so please post the name, phone # and cost as soon as yu can. Looking forward to it. Nice to see you at the Getaway.

karen k

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 25 Oct 99 - 11:00 AM

C'mon Roger-- YOu're being excessively limited. There are a couple of dozen songs in the DT that at least mention New Jersey.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 25 Oct 99 - 09:49 AM

What was it Allan? The hot tub? I will love to have you here again. What about David?

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 25 Oct 99 - 07:21 AM

Anna, if the creek don't rise too awful much, I plan to be there.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 24 Oct 99 - 08:22 AM

Jeri, You're always welcome. Can't wait to see you again. RiB..Oh yeah! ;-) I hope you and your wonderful wife can make it. (we won't tell her you have to do the food song)

I haven't had the opporunity to check the local motel yet for special rates. I need an idea of how many first.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: bbelle
Date: 23 Oct 99 - 08:07 PM

Jeri ... bunkbeds and stadium seating!!! moonchild

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 23 Oct 99 - 08:03 PM

Anna,

Here's a New Jersey Song out of the DT.

Big RiB

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Jeri
Date: 23 Oct 99 - 07:40 PM

Annap, are you starting to get the feeling you're gonna need to put an addition on your house? I plan on being there, circumstances permitting.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 23 Oct 99 - 06:19 PM

Don, I always thought the song "Ticky Tacky" by Pete Seeger was about Jersey. I was very surprised to find it was about Cali.

As for the skiff, I don't have one, but I'm sure you could get one here. I do, however, have a kayak called a "Sea Bright Skimmer" made right here too.

Seeya soon. Love, annap