annap's gathering

Subject: annap's gathering
From:
Date: 24 May 99 - 01:26 PM

Hello everyone!

This is an off shoot of the ..create our own festival... thread. I don't know how to do a blue thingy so if you don't know what I'm talking about please see the other thread. Or maybe someone can create it for me.

I hope you have all had a wonderful weekend. Allen C. suggested that I create a different thread to organize the get-togethers and I felt this might be a good idea, so I did. Something happened to my old codename which was annap, so I created this new code name.

MAX, I am now in the database twice. Help!!

If anyone sent a message to annap, please send it to this new codename as I can no longer access the annap personal message thing. Sorry.

The date for the get-togethers are July 17th and August 14th. I know this is the same date as the MUDSTOCK99, but some of can't make it. So..we'll be there in spirit.

Please try to make it. We need more people. So far we only have about 8 who are definitely going to make it.

My e-mail is [e-mail]. If you e-mail me or send a personal message I will send you the address and my phone number. There are small motels in the area, though I wouldn't recommend one in Sea Bright as we are a tourist town and they are expensive in the summer. I can house about 8-10 people, depending if some can double up in one bed or couch. We can pitch up to 4 tents in my yard. I've already told some people here in the area and I was surprised of the interest in folk/blues no-electric music. So they'll be coming. This is going to be so much fun.

Allen suggested I ask people to bring food, drink, etc. You are welcome to bring anything and I will have a lot of stuff available. I'm not rich by a long shot, but I do alright and I lucked into a beautiful (to me anyway) location on the shore/river. I hope you staying in tents don't mind waking to my river. Can we have music while we're making breakfast?

I'm sorry I'm very excited about this.

See you soon. Love, Annap (MAXXX!!)

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Allan C.
Date: 24 May 99 - 04:48 PM

Anna, have you tried resetting your "cookie"? (I have no idea what I just said. It is just something I heard someone else say once and it sounded really geeky!).

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: bill\sables
Date: 24 May 99 - 06:34 PM

Anna I will be there on July 17th I am looking foreward to it. Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Susan of DT
Date: 24 May 99 - 06:38 PM

Anna - I was beginning to wonder which date you had selected and I see it is both. We can probably get to both.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Neil Lowe
Date: 25 May 99 - 07:26 AM

I hate to be a killjoy but....I am 41, a father of three and have a daughter coming up on thirteen....maybe that background will help to explain why I am fraught with concern when people start offering their addresses and phone numbers over the Internet, opening their doors and inviting people to come to their house based on what messages they have posted to a forum. It's obvious that anyone can misrepresent themselves electronically in any manner they please. I know some of you know each other personally and that's cool, but please be careful and cautious. I am posting this only because I would not want anything untoward to happen to someone who is kind and gracious enough to offer her accomodations for a get-together to friends who share a similar interest. Unless you're into taking unnecessary risks and living life dangerously, I would caution you to be very, very selective in who you admit to your gathering. For example, if I responded to your invitation for your address and phone number, I would hope that you wouldn't give it to me, as you don't know me from Adam (or Eve, for that matter!). In this electronic age we live in, too much information about too many people is available to too many opportunists with less than virtuous intentions as it is. The Internet, unfortunately, like the rest of the world, is a scary and dangerous place in which to interact. Enough fatherly advice for one posting. I wish you all the best and hope your gathering is enjoyable and delightfully ummm....uneventful. Now we return you to your regularly scheduled program....

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From:
Date: 25 May 99 - 11:38 AM

Hello everyone,

Susan and Dick, It's going to be wonderful. I hope everyone shows up.

Bill, great. Can't wait to meet you.

Neil, I completely understand your caution and fears. These thoughts have occurred to me. Glenn and I have no children and we rented this house for the express purpose of being able to enjoy live music. Glenn has his own band and we have jam sessions almost every weekend. Up til now it's all been rock and electric blues, which I enjoy, but when I was younger I really enjoyed folk and bluegrass. I love the old blues guitarists such as Leadbelly as well. There are always strangers come to play at our house. Some have been mediocre, but some have been wonderful. (a couple have been bad..shhh)

Have you ever wondered what it might have been like to live on Jim Croce's farm or been in the celler when Zeppelin was starting, or in Woodstock (the town, not the festival) during the folk era? (Actually, I was here. That's where I met my first husband). Now I'm not saying that anyone who comes to my house will ever be considered a great musician, but...you never know. Meanwhile, we're really enjoying music.

I am really looking forward to introducing this wonderful music into our lives. I hope it's here to stay and I hope this isn't a one or two time session. We want to hear this music live as often as we can. With children it might have been different, but Glenn and I have done our stint. I have two, one is 31 and the other is 22. Glenn has a 14 year old daughter that lives with her mom. All we have to do is enjoy life. And experience as much of it as we can.

And the icing, hopefully we'll make lifelong friends who will always be welcome to our home. I am really glad to have found Mudcat.

annap aka APAVAO

Where are you, Neil? Can you make it?

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 25 May 99 - 12:09 PM

I totally understand Neil's caution, and the points he makes are well thought out...BUT...the Mudcat IS different. When it comes to a "bullshit" or "danger" detector, I've always felt I had both eyes and ears in the back of my head, as well as a sometimes uncanny ability to "read between the lines." Nothing is 100%, but I have trust in the Mudcat community to consistantly "do the right thing". It's not only because I've met 10 or 12 in person and have talked to 5 or 6 on the phone. I've exchanged some very lengthy e-mails with another half dozen or so, and to the best of my intuitive ability, I feel a high comfort level. I've given my phone number out a number of times, without hesitation - something I HESITATE to do in the "real world". In a nutshell, I think any "catter" that encounters trouble and alerts the rest of us, would find a pretty formidable support group willing to "go the extra mile" to help, and to perpetuate the feeling of safety in out group.
Once again, I know nothing is fool-proof, but I think "as a group", the "cat" is pretty close.
rick

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From:
Date: 25 May 99 - 12:14 PM

That, Rick, is exactly what I've been feeling. Thanks for the reinforcement. I wish you could be there. Hell, I wish everyone could be there ;-)

Annap aka APAVAO

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Neil Lowe
Date: 25 May 99 - 01:30 PM

Rick,

Insofar as it is possible to feel a comfortable level of security anywhere on the 'net, you are absolutely right about the 'Cat. But from following a particular thread in this forum, we know that at least one person of this cyber-community has had trouble with a stalker"....I guess my natural bent is to err on the side of caution.

Annap aka APAVAO: thanks for the invite, but I can't make it.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Bert
Date: 25 May 99 - 04:45 PM

Anna,

I'm going to try to make it to one of them. Things are up in the air at the moment as My Ma-in-law is sick and my wife has been in Colorado looking after her. It's played hell with our budget and our schedules. As soon as she gets home we'll try to get back on track and we may be able to plan something.

Bert.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From:
Date: 25 May 99 - 05:25 PM

That would be wonderful Bert. I hope you can be there. Just let me know and I'llsend you the particulars.

Annap aka APAVAO

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Peter T.
Date: 25 May 99 - 06:20 PM

Having met Rick through this site, (and on the way to meeting more Mudcatters, I hope), and always thrilled by this community, I nevertheless am with Neil on this. I was going to post something about this myself, but Neil is right to do this. While the Mudcatters are a wonderful group, I think it is important to realize that the site is essentially open every day to wanderers over whom we have no control, and for whom we have no time to develop antennae readings . I was reading annap's thread(s) with growing apprehension about the information you were giving out about your home and situation (also jealousy cause I can't make it, but that is another topic!). This is not really a password controlled site. For instance, I think it would be very easy, after reading a number of threads, to fake into this, ask for directions to come a few days early, and so on to your semi-isolated place (or that is how it reads) where there are just the two of you, not that young (you just told us that) who are prone to welcome strangers into your house (you told us that too).
I don't think this is just paranoia: the cold fact is that this site is really open to anyone, anyone who has access to a computer anywhere. We can forget this easily because there are "community signals" here -- but we are not really in your neighbourhood, next door. There are cunning and not so cunning, but not at all well meaning people out there with constant access to the Internet. I am not trying to dampen your open hearted enthusiasm, in fact it is thrilling, but please be careful, Anna.
Yours, PeterT.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From:
Date: 25 May 99 - 06:35 PM

Thank you, Peter.

Actually, we're not as semi-isolated as I may have mistakenly given you the impression. We just have fun loving, understanding, music loving neighbors. Our police are very alert because we are a tourist town. Glenn is younger than I and a security guard, but I'm no slouch either. I kayak, and rollerblade, and go to a gym regularly. My 22 year old son lives with us, upstairs in his own little world, but readily available.

I'm not as uncautious as you may think. There are be plenty of people around us and we all take care of each other.

BTW, one of our neighbors is a real fisherman (who loves shanties) and a clammer. He will love to be there and, of course, will bring plenty of fish, and clams.

It's alright, really. Thank you so much for your concern.

Love, Anna

Susan Of DT and Dick have been to my house and they know we are centrally located.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 25 May 99 - 09:18 PM

Well said Peter and Neil. This is one of those times, when after thinking about something I've posted, I've come to the conclusion I was dead wrong. Each of you has presented scenarios that no amount of "bullshit detection" could prevent. Also, the reminder that one of our members HAS been privately hassled by a 'catter who is still in all probability among us, gives me cause to think. A final thought is that as a 200 pound 6 footer, there are some situations I might be able to extricate myself from that might be far more dangerous to someone else. I'm not used to being cautious without cause, but as was noted, the "net" is open turf.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From:
Date: 26 May 99 - 09:37 AM

Hello everyone,

Oh Rick, I'm disappointed. I feel strongly that everyone who has expressed an interest is a safe risk! Why don't you bring your 200 pound 6 foot self and protect me ;-) and... enjoy and play some good music and singing??

I will make light and I'm not worried, now please don't make this thread into a negative thing. I am forewarned and we will be very careful.

What your saying is Mudcatters cannot get together because of some supposed danger. Guess we should cancel MUDSTOCK99 too? You never know. There could be a hatchet killer coming !! (tongue-in-cheek ;-)

We need some more people, people...

Love, Annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Neil Lowe
Date: 26 May 99 - 10:00 AM

I actually thought twice before voicing any concerns for fear of planting the idea in someone's head, but then I thought, hey, I'm a (relatively) upstanding citizen and if my initial reaction was, "What vulnerabilities are open to exploitation here?" then the not-so-relatively upstanding citizen is probably already way ahead of me on this.

It's shite's state when an innocently offered invitation spawns immediate concerns among (some of) us about what could go wrong instead of engendering a festive spirit of comraderie which the occasion warrants. The same sort of second guessing goes on when one encounters a situation in which another person is in need of assistance: whether the situation is in fact what it seems to be or whether it is a ruse constructed to perpetuate some manner of harm. Is there someone waiting in the weeds to rob us when we stop to render aid to a stranded motorist? Is the hitchhiker only wanting to get on down the road or is he actually a serial killer leaving a trail of body parts in his wake? I admit I am a little more cautious these days than I normally would be were I not a father of three young children. Thoughts of their welfare if something were to happen to me cross my mind before I involve myself in an unknown or questionable situation.

I applaud the spirit in which the invitation was offered, and frankly, I am pleasantly surprised there still exists people willing to trust other people enough to even make such an offer. That 'unsuspecting' part of the child still within me was killed by opportunistic assassins a long time ago, and I am neither strong enough nor courageous enough to resurrect it. It is not with pride that I say if I were hosting such an event under these circumstances all the valuables would be locked safely away and everything else chained down, everyone would pass through a metal detector before entering, a few Dobermans and Rotweilers wandering unfettered would be conspicuous in their presence, as would an occasional glimpse of one of Winchester's or Browning's fine and formidable products. All to minimize the prospect of the unthinkable happening. I also wouldn't expect anybody to attend. Kind of kills the festive spirit of the thing.

The other alternative would be for me to invite only those people of whom I had personal and reliable knowledge.

Neil, still wishing all the best, still concerned.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From:
Date: 26 May 99 - 10:26 AM

I've always cast my 'feet' to the wind, with cautious, but complete trust in the basic goodness in humanity. At 18, I was one of the 'hippys' (actually I was a beatnic) that hitchhiked to San Fransisco.I was one of the first that went and stayed in the woods around Woodstock,NY. I lived in Greenwich Village by myself for two years. During all that time, I believe I heard of one person that was killed by bad drugs in NY. Horrors are always in the news, but personally, I've never known anyone, or even known anyone who knew someone who was a serial killer, or killed by a serial killer. I'm not saying crime does not exist, I'm not stupid. I've had my wallet stolen out of my purse, once. I've left my purse places far more times though. Strangely, the person who robbed me mailed me the wallet back, sans money, of course. If anyone is coming to my house hoping to score a big prize is going to be sorely disappointed. Our most valued possesions are the shells we've collected on our beaches during long walks.

That a great question for you Mudcatters. How many have actually encountered serious violent crimes personally? I'll start a new thread.

Looking back, I've experienced more in my life that so many people will never experience because of fear. At my age, I should stop now? I don't think so.

On with the Mudcat Gathering!!!

Again, no more negativity, please. Love, Annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Bert
Date: 26 May 99 - 10:36 AM

The way I've seen Mudcatters stick together - God help ANYONE who messes with one of us!!!

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Peter T.
Date: 26 May 99 - 11:46 AM

Anna, all I can say in conclusion is, PARTY ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 26 May 99 - 02:32 PM

Dear annap. Boy, anyone who can't learn from reading mudcatters' postings ain't trying. Once a topic is thrown out into the forum it's almost impossible to predict what's going to come back, although it's almost a dead certainty that digression will happen sooner AND later. Meeting a slew of Mudcatters in Washington has been one of the high points of my year, and of course the only way to let 'em know when and where, is to let 'em know "when and where".
I wish my schedule would allow me to attend, 'cause I know it'll be fun, but maybe next time. Have a ball.
rick (duckboots' lesser half)

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: bbc
Date: 26 May 99 - 09:09 PM

anna,

I guess I'm like you. I have often opened my home (& my heart) to those I didn't know yet. I have rarely been burned &, to date, never badly. I acknowledge that life carries risks, but I also consider what I might gain. Communication & relationship carry high value for me. I suppose I could sit alone in my house & be relatively safe, but I cherish the experiences & the friendships I've had because I was willing to reach out. If I get burned, I may reconsider my approach. For now, I'm going w/ my instincts.

best to you all,

bbc

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 27 May 99 - 10:29 AM

Good morning Everyone,

I'm afraid our friend bbc and Duane are not going to be able to make the July 17th date. How disappointing. Hopefully they can make the August 14th date. I hope everyone else can make it. We only have a few people from Mudcat as it is.

I hope we can pick up some more people. Who else would like to be there??

Annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Susan of DT
Date: 27 May 99 - 08:32 PM

How about the Greater Washington crew?? Charlie Baum, Bill D, Ferrara, Lorraine, Songbob, LaMarca etc.
Roger of Baltimore? Bert? Max? Rechal? Landsman? Justin? .... I can recruit some local folkies who contribute to the DT, but not necessarily to Mudcat, if you want me to.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Big Mick
Date: 27 May 99 - 10:35 PM

Hi Anna and all,

As you may know I have been on a killer assignment for the best part of a month. It is done and I am trying to get caught up on my 'Cat obligations. I have read this thread from top to bottom and am saddened that I cannot attend what I believe will be a great time. I completely understand Neil's concern, and I applaud him for expressing it. However it seems to me that you have covered the appropriate bases. And has been said, Heaven help the eejit who would mess with one of our 'catters.

Big Mick

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 28 May 99 - 08:05 PM

Refresh while I make up my mind about whether or not to drive to New Jersey.

Big RiB

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 01 Jun 99 - 11:52 AM

Hello. Good morning. I had a wonderful weekend. Hope you all did too. After we starting telling people about the gathering, we've discovered an amazing amount of interest in this type of music. Yesterday a friend of ours brought a wonderful guitar player/singer named Barbara to our house to jam. She was great and we had a wonderful non-electric afternoon. We did have drums though, but Glenn played softly and fit right in. Last night this same friend (Susan) took us to a place in Deal, NJ called The Old Deal Roadhouse. They were having an open mike and there were many acoustic players. When Glenn saw someone come up on stage with a washboard he was very doubtful that this was going to be any good. Boy, was he surprised. There we were, right in the middle of a fantastic jug band. Shades of Andy Griffith. I, of course, told everyone about Mudcat and invited them to the gathering. Not everyone will show up, but a few will. Barbara is going to be there. (I RECEIVED MY MUDCAT TEE) It looks like this is going to be good. We still need more Mudcatters though.

Love, Annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 02 Jun 99 - 10:53 AM

Hello everyone,

Good morning. Just keeping this thread alive. Maybe someone will sign on who hasn't in a while and will want to come to Jersey. The more the merrier!!

Glenn (my honey) is really getting into this. He suggested a small stage and a overhead tent in case of rain.

Love, Anna

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 03 Jun 99 - 10:10 AM

Hi Everyone,

Tired of this thread?? Sorry. Just want to keep this gathering alive. Would anyone else like to come? Just send me a message and I'll e-mail you the particulars. My e-mail address is [e-mail]

annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Ferrara
Date: 04 Jun 99 - 08:04 AM

Susan of DT and annap, We're thinking about it -- at least I am, haven't discussed it with Bill yet. Unfortunately we can't make any commitment til much closer to the time. Lots of difficulties: How will my health be that week, ie can I take the drive, much less sleeping in a tent for two nights? How will our rather shaky finances hold out? What will the kid be doing that weekend? (He's planning on out of town guests sometime this summer).

Aside from all those things, it sounds wonderful and I would love to see you all. Annap, you haven't really told us how you see handling things like food and cooking. Or have you, in another thread that I missed? What about bathrooms? The more people you get, the more strain it puts on your septic system, if you have one. Eight mudcatters is quite a lot, actually, especially if you will be having in a lot of local friends as well. None of this is intended to be negative, just nosy. Well, not really nosy but I couldn't resist saying that.

Best of luck with it, and please don't feel my questions are intrusive, it's just that getting a clear picture of the logistics will help us decide what we can do. - Rita Ferrara

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 04 Jun 99 - 10:04 AM

Hi Rita and everyone,

I don't think your questions are intrusive at all. I have a stove and a barbeque grill and I hope everyone will share in the cooking. I think we'll mostly be using the grill...and there's always takeout. We can have pizza, or chinese, or Italian, etc.

I have two bathrooms and modern plumbing with town sewerage so this is not a problem.

I'm planning on sirloin steaks. This is not as expensive as it sounds. These steaks are on sale all the time and are good size. I can get a 1/2 lb. steak for about $2. I was also planning on shrimp, corn on the cob, barbequed chicken, chicken wings.

I just bought a waffle iron, so breakfast will be fun. We'll have fruit, eggs, lots and lots of coffee, juice, etc.

To drink there will be various sodas, beer, wine, etc.

..and whatever anyone brings.

We have a spare room, a real big couch for two, upstairs in the attic (very big attic)in my sons room we'll have blow up double beds, outside we people can put up a couple of tents. (This sounds like the best idea to me, maybe I'll go sleep by my river.)

I think you get the picture. Yes, it's a lot of work, but I'll have help and I'll have fun.

Rita, I really hope you can make it. If anyone wakes up on Saturday July 17th and decides they would like to come over, then come.

Can't wait. annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 07 Jun 99 - 09:50 AM

Good morning everyone,

Again, we had a wonderful weekend in NJ. It was a bit too windy for kayaking, but perfect for fishing and sunning on my dock. This totally acoustic thing is really catching on in our house. After Glenn's gig on Saturday we had a party at our house and several people who normally play electric and rock brought their acoustics and what a jam we had. It was so much fun. Even the people who only had electric enjoyed the whole thing just listening. I received many calls the next morning (Sunday) expressing the fun everyone had. There was one song done that I fell in love with. I'm not sure of the name or the author, but the chorus was "something, cattails, soft wind and roses". It was wonderful. It's so gentle.

Well, I'm still keeping this thread alive, hoping others will decide to make the July 17th get-together.

Love, Anna

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Peter T.
Date: 07 Jun 99 - 05:42 PM

"Pussywillows, cattails, etc." annap. It's an early Gordon Lightfoot song.
(Keep on trucking) Yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 08 Jun 99 - 10:50 AM

Hello Everyone,

Thanks Peter. I'm sure Glenn has this record somewhere. We have a lot of various record albums(vinyl). Next weekend I'm going to go through them to see exactly what we have that relates to folk and/or blues. I know we have Donovan's Catch the Wind, lots of Dylan, Gordan Lightfoot, etc. It's going to be fun. Truckin's on that Donovan album.

It's very hot here in NY and NJ. I wish I were home next to my river. But then I couldn't talk to you guys. I just bought a Gateway 450 with a printer and scanner. Now I can listen to Rick too. It will be at my house tomorrow.

Anyone else coming July 17th? Persistant, aren't I ;-)

HAWD (Have A Wonderful Day) Love, Anna

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 09 Jun 99 - 09:40 AM

Good morning Everyone,

Here I am again. Just keeping the thought going.

July 17th. My house. Get-together. All weekend.

Love, Anna

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: moonchild
Date: 09 Jun 99 - 01:51 PM

Anna ... I think what you are doing is great and I wish I could be there ... alas, I cannot. And to those who say the Mudcat is a "different" place than most net sites ... let me assure you that you are wrong. I, and at least one more person of whom I know, have been stalked via the Mudcat, when we had all our personal information listed. I was forced to change my nickname and remove all personal information about me. Idealistically, we, who came of age in the 60's, would like to think everyone who posts here is honest, above-board, moral, and ethical. Unfortunately, because individuals can be whomever they wish on the net, it is foolish to think we are protected by the unpleasantness these individuals can cause. Forgive me for jumping on the soapbox, but I think it is very important that we all keep this in mind ... moonchild.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: BK
Date: 10 Jun 99 - 12:36 AM

We think we will be on the east coast in August, sometime. Expect to be in Maryland, DC, PA & maybe NY, so why not Joizey? We may have the teeny-weeny baby Taylor w/us. (In a perfect world, maybe something else bigger.. but at least it's better than a Tipple, I suspect.) A lot depends on my somewhat unpredictable family.. But, if at all possible would love to be there.

Now, I will eventually need to know exactly where there is..

Cheers, BK

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 10 Jun 99 - 10:19 AM

Wonderful BK. we'll be having another on August 14th. When you're ready just let me know and I'll send you the details.

Good morning Everyone.

I received my computer yesterday, but I haven't set it up yet. I won't get to it tonight, hopefully tomorrow. I'll be able to hear Rick's show Monday night.

HAWD, Love, Anna

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 10 Jun 99 - 10:55 AM

Hope you can Anna. I've got Nick Naffin and Alyssa Wright on with stuff from their new album.
rick

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 11 Jun 99 - 09:53 AM

Good morning Everyone,

Here I am again....

July 17th, all weekend. Everyone is welcome.

I have my Gateway, but I haven't had the time to set it up. I don't think I'll have the time till this weekend. Drat and phooey.

HAWD. Love, Anna

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From:
Date: 13 Jun 99 - 02:00 PM

Hi Guys,

Guess what? I have my new computer up. Here it is sunday at 2pm and I'm having a wonderful time. I hope I don't become cloistered. It's so entertaining.

July 17th. Everyones invited.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 15 Jun 99 - 09:49 AM

Good morning Everyone,

I have my new Gateway 450 with Boston speakers, a sound blaster card, and no Rick....drat.

I also have a scanner and color jetprinter. I'm having so much fun. We haven't even scratched the surface with what we want to do. I think we scanned everything in my house Sunday. Yesterday I was out sick with a headache from too much computer.

July 17th. Everyone invited.

Love, Annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: catspaw49
Date: 15 Jun 99 - 10:08 AM

You made a fine choice on computers. Got the same thing........don't know jackshit about doing anything but Mudcat, e-mail, and word processing on it, but everyone else is having a good time.................

catspaw

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 16 Jun 99 - 11:59 AM

Good morning All,

We have a cool day here in NY. It's only 74 with a gentle spring breeze. I think I'll take a walk down to Battery Park today and see the water.

I wanted to go see Liam's Bro last night, but an emergency at home prevented it. Next week. Sorry Dan, and MatthewB. Next week. Can't wait.

July 17th. Everyone's invited. My rivers are beautiful. I'm hoping to get out with my kayak this weekend. I'm going ocean fishing Saturday with 6 woman friends from 3pm til 10:30 pm. Fishing in the moonlight on the ocean. We'll probably catch Weakfish, or as some people call them, Ocean Trout. A light delicate taste. Lemon and butter. Mmmm.

Yeah, Heaven...

HAWD, Love, Annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: DougR
Date: 16 Jun 99 - 12:55 PM

Annap, that all sounds wonderful. Especially when you live on the desert! I hope your fishing trip will be as successful as your "Gathering," in July.

DougR

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 16 Jun 99 - 02:53 PM

DougR,

The desert has it's beauty too. Where do you live? I guess you can't make the gathering, but there is one in Oregon on the same day, and in Montana(MUDSTOCK) on August 14th. Are they too far away also?

annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: DougR
Date: 16 Jun 99 - 07:32 PM

Yep, Annap, they both are a fur piece from Phoenix, Arizona where I live.

DougR

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 17 Jun 99 - 10:51 AM

Good Morning Everyone,

Last evening Glenn and I were listening to Rick's CD while eating dinner. We decided we are going to need a fiddler at this gathering. Is anyone that's coming play a fiddle? Can someone who plays a fiddle come to the gathering? We have guitars, mandolins, a squeese box (Bill), my honey will join us with a snare, highhat and and chimes, maybe a flute, a couple of banjos (if anyone cares). Sorry Dick, just playin'. We need a fiddle!

DougR, why don't you start your own gathering? I'll bet there are people near your area that would love to meet other Mudcatters (Mudcateers).

Rick, we love your CD. Glenn especially loved (I'm not sure of the name) the song about the steamboat in the heartland. Me too. I have several favorites. (now there's an oxymoron)

July 17th. Everyone invited. Just let me know.

Love, Anna

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: annamill
Date: 18 Jun 99 - 10:21 AM

Good morning Everyone,

MY FINGERS HURT!! but I'm having a wonderful time. I'm getting the chords down, but my strumming really needs work. I don't know if I'll be ready by July 17th. I hope so.

July 17th. Everyone invited.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From:
Date: 20 Jun 99 - 04:25 PM

Hi Guys,

I finally have time alone. My honey is at work, and I've done all my food shopping and put clothes into the wash. Answered all my e-mail. Created some business cards and now... I have time to come to the Mudcat. Yeah!

Jerseys warm but overcast. All sorts of things have been going on in our town, but the very best news is I have found a fiddle player for our gathering. His name is Vance "something" the third. I have his card, but I don't want to search right now.

I walked into my favorite watering spot Friday night, it had just changed hands, and there on stage was a group playing Irish tunes, folk music, and there was a fiddle player. I very calmly waited til they finished.

I asked the fiddle player to come sit with us, and as Glenn knew most of the band (he knows all the musicians in the area), the fiddle player came and sat. We bought him a beer and proceded to tell him about Mudcat and the gathering. He was very excited and said it sounded wonderful. He's going to be at both gatherings.

July 17th. Everyones welcome.

Love, Annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering
From: Bill D
Date: 20 Jun 99 - 04:56 PM

well, Rita & I will seriously consider it..like she says, it depends on this & that....we DO have a nice big tent and a van that is even bigger..(I make it into a spare bedroom when I travel...with room for hauling lumber, too)..so I will pencil this in and see what happens...(perhaps YOU might make the FSGW Getaway this fall...)