BS: Your first post on Mudcat

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: Micca
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 04:06 PM

1837!! since 11 October 99 my first was to a bumper stickers thread and read
" A recent T-shirt (specially printed, one off) said in large letters "Error 404" and in smaller letters " the person you require is not available on this server, Piss off and annoy someone else"

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 03:50 PM

My first post as a member was this one to a guitar geek thread on 03/07/01. I was going by "Boredatwork" at the time. Stupid name, so I changed it.

Since this post was made, I have learned that the diameter of a string is spelled "gauge", not "guage". I have also learned that most guitarists around here know what "G.A.S." is without having to be told that it means "Guitar Acquisition Syndrome". I also now have two 12-string guitars, but I don't keep either of them in the tuning discussed here.   

Shambles, there is a way to make a guitar sound a lot like a bouzouki. Tune it (from low to high) CGCGCG. This tuning uses the same intervals as the common ADAD bouzouki tuning - just two semitones lower and with an extra string both above and below where the bouzouki stops.

I actually prefer it to playing the bouzouki for a number of reasons. It is easier to reach the higher notes in many tunes because they fall in first position on the high G string instead of having to go up the neck on the bouzouki's high D. You can play many tunes in higher and lower octaves by just changing the string you start on instead of changing fingering positions. The bass notes add a dynamic that the bouzouki does not have.

On the down side, guitar high E strings do not like being repeatedly taken up to G and then back down to E. A new 11 guage string will break after two trips. An extra guitar that can be dedicated to this tuning and strung with custom guage strings is a good idea. Also, not too many Celtic tunes are played in C so the first two frets are pretty much always on the wrong side of the capo. For most guitars, capoing at the seventh fret (key of G in this tuning) is about as far up as you can go without the heel getting in the way. So, tunes in A pose a problem. I solved the problem by buying a Wechter Pathmaker which is an acoustic double-cutaway on which the neck meets the body at the 19th fret. Capoing at the 9th fret is no problem (but it does get to sounding more like a mandolin than a bouzouki). I do occasionally tune my Guild 12-string to this tuning and it sounds remarkably like a bouzouki, but it usually involves a string sacrifice as I only have one 12. If I ever see a good deal on a used 12-string Wechter I'll doubtlessly succumb to another bout of G.A.S. (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome).

Bruce

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 03:30 PM

I just finished tracking the thread down. Katlaughing started it about Gravestone Symbolism. Jeri sucked me in, I mean, called it to my attention. I first posted on Aug. 3, 1999 as "Linn the Thanatolithologist" but by the end of the thread a couple days later I was Bat Goddess.

And I just discovered (today was actually the first time I looked back at the thread, which I think I should print out for my scrapbook) that my fame had preceded me -- Catspaw (who this year was my Secret Santa) had already heard about my famous collection of rubber squid, which is, in fact, the largest collection of rubber squid in the state of New Hampshire. (It may also be the ONLY collection of rubber squid in the state.) And now, three and a half years later, I not only have a bunch of Mudcat friends, but the largest collection of squid JEWELRY in the state of New Hampshire.

Guess everybody's gotta be famous for something.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: MMario
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 03:21 PM

RangerSteve - I find lots of references to Willie the Spider - and several drawings of him, but no lyrics.

for me it was Sept 14 '98 - 13,505 posts ago

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: Ebbie
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 03:02 PM

RangerSteve, according to google, Captain Kangaroo was one of those who did the song. The site gives only the beginning:

"Then there was Willie the Spider, who had so many legs that by the time he tied
all his shoes, it was time to take them off again and go back to bed. ... "

If one kept digging, you might be able to find the whole song.

(Including this post, I am now at the total of 3, 143!)

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: open mike
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 03:00 PM

wow looks like i frst came here
16-Mar-00
and not again til
27-Aug-01


461 posts later
err mske that 462...

i am a wiser and less lonely person now!!

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: Ed.
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 02:56 PM

This was my first post.

I've inadvertetly refreshed that thread. Sorry, I'm not on an ego trip here

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: jeffp
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 02:54 PM

Here it is. It was in response to a question from Banjer.

What I generally refer to as a turnaround is a two- or four-bar instrumental phrase at the end of a verse (or chorus if there is one) which serves as an intro to the next verse. This allows the audience some time to absorb what has gone before and prepare for what's coming. It also allows me to catch my breath for more singing. I will frequently use the turnaround phrase as an outro of sorts, sometimes leading up to a "big finish(tm)"

jeffp

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: RangerSteve
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 02:48 PM

About two and a half years ago, I think, was when I joined. I created a thread looking for the lyrics to a song called "Willie the Spider". I still haven't gotten an answer. But, otherwise, it's been a very informative and fun time.

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: Rustic Rebel
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 02:47 PM

But Jeffp, what did you post?
Bobert and Amos, you both have me laughing out loud!

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: artbrooks
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 02:46 PM

It is almost 2 years (January 20, 2001) and over 1000 posts (1003) for me. My first post, in response to a request for a source for off-color songs to perform at the Texas Ren Faire, was:

Look for a copy of a songbook called "Roll Me Over". This should take care of getting you kicked out of any number of Ren Faires. Will you be at Arizona Faire?

(if this shows up twice-I'm new at it)

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: Amos
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 02:42 PM

Bobert:

I cannot believe it has only been 14 months you've been gracing this site!! You certainly added to the flavours around here!!

It's been over 10,800 posts for me since I got lured into a thread in late 1999, entitled "Balls Cried the Queen...If I Had Two". To which I humbly added this contribution:




And the King cried, "Give me land!". So the Queen kicked him in the nuts and replied, "How's that for a couple of acres?".

And, from one point of view, it's gone downhill from there!

Seriously I cannot imagine how deprived my life would be without the friends I have met here and the rich and wonderful discussions and other things I have found.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: Ebbie
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 02:33 PM

I just passed my third anniversary of my first post, January 3, 2000. I had been lurking for some time but when someone asked the 'Pacific Coast, Alaska and Hawaii' to check in, I couldn't resist.

As McGrath would say, 'it's been quite a ride.' (Love the song, btw.)

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: Bobert
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 02:24 PM

14 Nov. 01 was mine RR:

"Ahh,... 'scuze me. I thought I was tunneling into another place. Where am I? Nice song, Jack the Sailor. You got my vote. What do you people do here, nayway? Just write songs? Taht's cool. I wrtie songs, too, but not on request. You all do this everyday? Or what? I tunneled in from a renegade blues site and thought I was just going out to get a little air and ended up here. If you see Tweed, don't tell him I was here or he's goinna duct tape me and take me back. I know he will. You see, it's Fall in Tweedsburg and my job is to collect thye fallen leaves and nail them back on the trees. So please, depot agent, tell him I went the other way... Ahh, nice song, Jack. Can I steal it? Just funnin' with ya, Popeye, I got more songs than gitfiddle at the moment."

Hmmmmmm? Well, that was my 1st post a little over 14 months ago and I'm happy to say that rather than Tweezer comin' fir me, he's now a regular 'round here and I'z only half as worried about getting abductaped and taken back...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: jeffp
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 02:22 PM

Well, RR, you inspired me to look up my postings and I discovered that I've been here a little over 3 years now. Time does fly. I also found that I made my thousandth post in September. Meaningless milestones, but who cares? Glad you're aboard.

jeffp

Subject: BS: Your first post on Mudcat
From: Rustic Rebel
Date: 16 Jan 03 - 02:02 PM

Today is the anniversary of my first post on Mudcat!(even if it's nothing day-Imagine that!) I have been with you good people ONE Year!
I have to say this has been a really fun year, getting to know people from around the globe, learning a lot of music and BS along the way! Love ya!
So, this is my first post- It was to the thread called, 'Mamma told me not to chew'
He forgot to chew, now he's turnin' blue
Seeing fog, and stares from the dog.
It was all to clear,
if he had a beer,
the pretzel wouldn't have clogged
and George wouldn't have fogged!


So, anyone want to help me celebrate in remembering your first post?
Peace, Rustic