Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime

Subject: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Max
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:05 PM

Hello all. First let me say sorry for not being around so much lately, but life gets in my way sometimes. I truly miss you all and look forward to spending more time with you soon.

I am moving to another town nearby starting next week. April 29 - May 1st is when it's going down physically. As many of you know, the Mudcat runs out of computers in my basement. So there may be some downtime around then.

Trust that I am making every possible effort to prevent any downtime at all, and those of you who know how incredible smart I am know that if anyone can do it it's me. However there are other very large nearly monopolistic companies that I must also work with in this matter. So while I am feeling confident about my job, theirs is completely outside of my control.

The good news is that we're going to have almost 10 times more bandwidth, the bad news is it will cost an extra $40 per month, which mathematically seems like a good deal. And, for anyone who remembers, makes it technically possible to broadcast mudcat radio again.

So that's the news for now, wish me luck.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: danensis
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:07 PM

Did you ever get that new hard drive?

John

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: kendall
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:09 PM

Max for president!

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Wesley S
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:14 PM

Max doesn't have TIME to be president.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: maeve
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:15 PM

Congratulations, Max. I hope your move goes smoothly, and that you will let us know if we can be helpful.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Cool Beans
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:17 PM

More bandwidth? Sounds like the guys I've been playing with. Gotta lay off those tortilla chips.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Beer
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:17 PM

All the best with the move President Max.
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Ernest
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:21 PM

Don`t run for president, Max: Mudcatters can become very nasty to presidents...

;0)
Ernest

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Peace
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:25 PM

Thanks, Max.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Noreen
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:25 PM

Mudcat radio was fun... but that was in the days when Max had time to do such things.

I know what you mean about life getting in the way, Max!

Good luck with the move for all of you.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: GUEST, Richard Bridge
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:27 PM

Oh my God - just before Mayday, the most important day in the UK morris calendar, and just before Sweeps' festival, Europe's biggest street dance festival! How will we organise ourselves?

Good luck Max. I'm sure you will be back as soon as you can.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:28 PM

LUCK!!!!

Bonnie    xxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: wysiwyg
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:34 PM

GO MAX!

(Hockey language)

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Charley Noble
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:38 PM

Max-

Best of luck with the move.

We passengers on this Mudcat vessel will just have to hang on with our finger and toenails as best we can!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Leadfingers
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:39 PM

I wish you a Safe Move and NO breakages !

All The Best Max

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: M.Ted
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:40 PM

Best of luck with the move, Max.

Last time we moved, the movers gave us a special box for the necessities, so we wouldn't have to rip everything open in a panic on the first day in the new house. Of course, they packed that box in some other box, and it took us three days to find it.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:41 PM

Moving - UGHHHHH
Take my advice - a can of gasoline and a match. Then us the insurance money to replace it all.
Good luck with the move.
SINS

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -Possible Downtime
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:49 PM

How many of us have learned the hard way that it is better to get rid of the junk before you pack it in boxes and move it? Good luck, and here's hoping you find yourself in comfortable digs and lots of space with good bandwidth connections.

I think it's time for me to go dig around for something to put in the Mudcat auction again. . .

SRS

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: skipy
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 04:50 PM

Good luck with the move,
Skipy

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: nutty
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 05:03 PM

Good Luck with everything Max .... fingers will be crossed here.

Radio Mudcat again would be great ,,,,, Hearme or something similar would be amazing. I know you can do it.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: jacqui.c
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 05:04 PM

Good luck with the move Max. If the 'Cat does go down for a while we'll be waiting patiently for it to rise again.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: JohnInKansas
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 05:18 PM

I'm in withdrawal already. ...

Does the Annexe have the wailing room/wall ready for this?

It could be hours? ... days? ...

(of course Max has a current backup of everything!)

Get the family settled first of course.

Be back as soon as it doesn't interfere with getting your own relocation done.

We'll wait patiently (although I may have to call my Doc for some mild drugs, and I'm sure others will know what to do).

John

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Rasener
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 05:18 PM

Good luck with the move Max. Having moved 16 times in my life, I can definately sympathise with you.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: catspaw49
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 05:59 PM

You'd make a lot of us old timers happier than a dog shittin' green if Mudcat Radio comes back! Good luck with the move and get Mudcat Radio back on the air or I'll be forced to send you another swift kick in the balls. Remember you only have another six months til Ohio State craps all over your team and this year's bet goes badly for you!

Love (and my sympathies) to the family........We miss the updates.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Rapparee
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 06:06 PM

Go for it, Max. And good luck -- I've been there, and you'll need it.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 07:06 PM

Don't beat yourself up about downtime, Max. Everyone here Knows that any downtime will by definition be beyond your control.

We know the cat will not be down for a minute more than you can help.

Moving is trauma enough without you having to worry about us. We're all in your corner, always.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Cattail
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 07:13 PM

Thanks Max, hope everything goes smoothly for you.

Best wishes

Cattail !

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: GUEST,jOhn
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 07:21 PM

waht does monipolisutc mean?

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 07:26 PM

What spaw said.

And, for anyone who remembers, makes it technically possible to broadcast mudcat radio again. Yes indeed!

Good luck with the move. I note Max hasn't named the town. Going underground?

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Alice
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 07:28 PM

Thank you Max. Good luck with the move.

Alice

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: GUEST,jOhn
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 07:29 PM

maybe he moving to hull?

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 07:30 PM

Hi!

Glad to know you're still around : )

Dani

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 07:35 PM

I'll be moving again in a couple of years & I ONLY have 4 rooms to pack, & I'm already dreading it. Good luck with packing all the stuff 4 people accumulate.

see ya when you get back

sandra

The Annex where Mudcat members can get together (thanks to Jon & Pip) - newer Mudcatters just log in under your Mudcat name, & you're welcome to stay after the Big Move is completed. We do have a good time sharing non-music matters.

Folkinfo, Jon's traditional folksongs site for everyone

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: gnu
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 07:39 PM

Good luck, buddy.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Bill D
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 08:10 PM

You gonna vote before you move?

Anyway...pack 'us' carefully, and drive slowly.....(do we go back in the basement again?)

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Amos
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 08:19 PM

Max:

I'd LOVE to hear Mudczt Radio again.

Good luck and be wise.

Back up first!!!

Congrats on your move -- I assume it is to a Greener Pasture?


A

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Bill D
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 08:33 PM

Last time we had Mudcat radio/TV, I was on dial-up with MUCH buffering.
But I still have some of the ICQ conversations we had...with colored fonts & everything! (I found an ICQ Chat Player, and nostalgia is only a click away!)

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: GutBucketeer
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 08:38 PM

Movin' on up! to the westside :-)

Max, Good luck with the move.

JAB

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Charley Noble
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 08:46 PM

It's times like these that we should realize that Mudcat is not to be taken for granted. It's still here because Max cares enough to put up with us. Sometimes we're good and sometimes we're bad!

I wonder if Joe Opper and the other moderators that keep this website going are aware of Max's plan. Maybe we should PM them so they're not surprised.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Nancy King
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 08:54 PM

"Another town nearby," eh? Not as far as you were talking about a few weeks ago... Well, I join the others in wishing you an unexciting move, and will be looking forward to Mudcat's return when you can get things settled.

Good luck!

Nancy

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 08:57 PM

Good Luck Max, and thanks for all the hard work!

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Fergie
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 09:02 PM

Hi Max

Once again I'd like to say thanks very much for providing such a valuable resource to us. I wish you luck in your move and I'll send some funds for the Mudcat as soon as I get a little to spare. I'd also like to thank all those that beaver away in the background to make the Mudcat the special place that it is, guys like Joe Offer and the Mud Elves do such a great job. Thanks very much to you all.

Fergus

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Fortunato
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 09:31 PM

Best of Luck Max, thanks for everying.

happier than a dog shittin' green...?

what in the world? 'spaw, old son, I believe you strayed from the gospel of true country vernacular.

Now if you'd said "a dog shittin' in tall cotton...
Now that would have been a true bucolic superlative.

Always a pleasure...

chance

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 10:03 PM

Bill D, maybe we'll make it to a bookshelf in the living room this time, instead of the dining room table or the basement. He'll be able to see the computer start vibrating or turning a rosy hue when the crowd gets rowdy. ;-D

SRS

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: Mooh
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 10:10 PM

Happy Trails (Roy Rogers, I guess)

Who cares about the clouds when we'ere together?
Just sing a song, and bring the sunny weather.

Happy trails to you,
Until we meet again.
Happy trails to you,
Keep smilin' until then.

******************************************

I'm Moving On (Hank Snow)

That big eight wheeler a rollin' down the track
Means your true lovin' daddy ain't comin' back
'Cause I'm movin' on, I'll soon be gone
You were flyin' too high for my little old sky, so I'm movin' on.

That big loud whistle as it blew and blew
Said hello to the Southland, we're comin' to you
And we're movin' on, oh, hear my song
You had the laugh on me but I've set you free and I'm movin' on.

--- Instrumental ---

Mister fireman won't you please listen to me
'Cause I got a pretty mama in Tennessee
Keep movin' me on, keep rollin' on
So shovel the coal, let this rattle a roll and keep movin' me on.

Mister engineer take that throttle in hand
This rattler's the fastest in the southern land
And keep movin' me on, keep rollin' on
You're gonna ease my mind, put me there on time and keep rollin' on.

--- Instrumental ---

I warned you baby from time to time
But you just wouldn't listen or pay me no mind
Now I'm movin' on, I'll soon be gone
You have broken your vow and it's all over now so I'm movin' on.

You switched your engine now I ain't got time
For a triflin' woman on my main line
'Cause I'm movin' on, I'm rollin' on
I've warned you twice, now you can settle the price 'cause I'm movin' on.

But some day baby when you've had your play
You're gonna want your daddy but your daddy will say
Keep movin' on, stayed away too long
I'm through with you, too bad you're blue, keep movin' on...

Good old Hank Snow, eh!

Good luck Max! Happy Trails!

Peace, Mooh.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 10:32 PM

two moves equals one flood. Hope y'all survive.

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 10:38 PM

What Spaw said!! Mudcat Radio, yes!! For A Few Dollars More we could do it!!!!

Good luck, Max and family and thanks for letting us know!!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: open mike
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 11:19 PM

i hope we can pony up for the extra 40 per
it is exciting knowing there is more to look forward to.
let's see how many members do we have?
if everyone put in just a dollar a month
or the equivalent in Euros/pounds, francs, pesos, etc.
that might help this along...that is not $40 total,
but $40 MORE....than it already takes to keep this boat afloat....

thank you MAX, and thank yous, to your family also for
sharing you with us all!!

off to the cellar if we must.....just ask Kendall, it is not so bad....

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 11:25 PM

Max -- still in the world of houses? We'll miss you if you go off line.....I'll pm you.....

Subject: RE: Mudcat (Max) is Moving -PossibleDowntime
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 22 Apr 08 - 12:11 AM

Max - $40 a month from one person sounds like a lot -- divided by all passionate Mudcatters it ain't so bad.....my check is (will be) in the mail come Thursday.........I'll do $40 -- if 11 others do $40 we are all set for a year.......