Toronto Mudcatters

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Peter T.
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 10:54 AM

Hi Jeri, Welcome to our fair city. No one is at home today because we are all out shopping or whining. We have talked to the Weather Service, who don't seem to be able to provide weather on demand like snow, so what kind of service is that, I ask you? If you go northwest of where you are you will eventually hit deer, which will not be a pretty sight. Also remember that Kingston Road is not the main street of Toronto, in spite of what Rick may tell you. The main street is something called Blue Jay Way and is right downtown. Also remember that if anyone asks you where you are staying, the neighbourhood is known as Upper Beach or Ricktown. I gather you will not be around for Y2K, so you will miss the rush away from Pickering Nuclear Power Station on New Year's Eve, but you obviously got some of that kind of sightseeing in already. That about covers it. Look forward to seeing you Monday! yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: sophocleese
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 11:38 AM

Jeri, if you want more snow come on North to ski country. We got a nice load last night with no wind so it stayed on the trees. It beautiful outside.

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Big Mick
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 11:53 AM

Pictures................I want pictures.........and use one of those minidisc recorders to record the whole thing for the show..................One of the nicest people I know is having Christmas with another of the nicest people I know. And folks say there is no Santa...........Happy Christmas to all of you.........sure wish I could make the Tranzac..........

Big Mick

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Tony Burns
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 01:39 PM

Jeri! Welcome to TO. I'll see you on Monday evening.

Big Mick, Thank you for the reminder. There is always one thing that gets missed and this year it was film. I'm home now until at least noon on Christmas day so what is in the camera will have to do but I will get more before Monday's festivities.

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 05:38 PM

Having a great time so far. Played music until "too late" last night. I'd always imagined the Fielding residence as being strewn with various instruments, and it is. There's a very warm, loving feeling here, and I'm glad to be in the middle of it.

I knew I should have bought some film...

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Little Neophyte
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 06:11 PM

Hi Jeri
Very much looking forward to meeting you.
I've been living here for years, and I do believe Rick and Heather live 'in the Heart' of the city.
You should have seen the cleaning that was going on before you came. I got to my lesson early Thursday afternoon, only to find Rick in his house dress madly brushing around the feather duster. Or was it Heather's house dress?
Anyway, have some hot apple cider tonight. It is awfully cold out there.
BB

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 08:46 PM

Jeez Bonnie, don't tell them I wear a dress! Catspaw will be jealous, and want to compare frocks! Lookin' forward to seein' you tomorrow.
Rick

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: black walnut
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 10:41 PM

geez...you miss a few days and you miss everything. i've been sick. real sick. sorry i can't make it monday night ~ family reunion @ my house. tony, you'll have to do without harp i'm afraid. perhaps rayjay would be able to sub?

~'nut

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: catspaw49
Date: 25 Dec 99 - 02:06 AM

Sorry Rick.....No jealous stuff here.....But you might be in trouble with Alan of Oz since he's into that kind of thing.

Spaw-(I see you called...We were at Connie's...Talk to you on Christmas)

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Dec 99 - 03:02 AM

Well, I was home, Spaw, so I got to have a great visit with Jeri while Rick carried on in the background. First I heard him talking to me with Jeri on pennywhistle in the background. I could've listened to that all night, then Jeri got on the phone and Rick started in on first the pennywhistle, then, be still my heart, he got down a psaltry, tuned as we spoke, then played. What a beautiful instrument, played superbly, of course. Rick came back on to say goodnight and I thought he was still playing the psaltry until he told me it was Jeri I heard! He said she's got music in her gut; give her an instrument and she will play it beautifully! Did I mention that my skintone is now a lovely shade of envious green!?

Ya'll enjoy Monday night, it's gonna be a treat!

luvaKat

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Micca
Date: 25 Dec 99 - 04:08 AM

CORRECTION the pub with the malt whiskys is "The Feathers" on Queen St.(I think) Good beer too!!!and a Happy Christmas to all,

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:02 PM

Happy Holidays to one and all. We're expecting our gang to show up at 4. Mudcatters Jeri, Bongo Bannie, Moi et Canard-galoshes, plus would-be Mudcatters (if they had the time) Dana, Lynn, Marcie, David, Mose, Tony Q and Tina. We'll hoist a jar fer ya!
Rick

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: sophocleese
Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:14 PM

black walnut, sorry to hear you've been sick. My husband has been home all week with godawful flu, the doctor asked "Do you feel like you've been hit by a Mack truck? Get back to bed you idiot." So the family christmas has substituted a husband and father for something resembling a pack-a-day wraith looking for a scrooge.

Rick et al. Seems like you've got the makings of a great party, enjoy it to the full, but you don't need anyone to tell you do that. (But have you got snow? nyahh nyahh, honest I'm not remotely envious)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: kendall
Date: 25 Dec 99 - 02:29 PM

Rick, if you are trying to make me envious...you have. However.I'm going to compensate by spending 2 months in Florida, wher I am going to meet and make music with Moonchild and Harpgirl. Maybe even Paul. so there

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Little Neophyte
Date: 26 Dec 99 - 01:17 PM

Christmas was such a pleasure at Ricks. And I was so happy to be able to spend time with Jeri.
Rick & Heather's home was filled with warmth and laughter. They put on a Dickens' Christmas feast that would have impressed my late Jewish grandmother (Bubby) who lived to cook for others. We took turns trying to read the Christmas Carol which was a hoot because most of it became a joke.
Thank god I was on Rick's team for the Christmas trivial game. He is the Trivial King. Of course we won. I played my banjo along with Jeri on the violin, and Rick, Marci, Tony Q and Mose on quitars. That was a real treat.
Thank you very much Rick & Heather for such a wonderful evening. Being able to share Christmas with you guys, Jeri and the others is the greatest Christmas gift I could have received.
Love Bonnie

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: WyoWoman
Date: 26 Dec 99 - 02:37 PM

Awwwwww. What a great party. I want to be there Monday night. I bet it's going to be fabulous...

I still have some champagne left over, so I'll lift a toast in your honor at some approximate time...

Thinking of ya'll,

WW

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Susan A-R
Date: 26 Dec 99 - 10:13 PM

OK, I'm green, VERY VERY green. In my favorite city, making music, eating, drinking, and I CAN'T get there (If I'd checked this thread a few days ago, I might have closed the dratted Kitchen and made a dash for it) Jerri, if you come back by the northern route, let me know. Have Fiddle, can harmonize.

have a blast, and please do it again when I can be irresponsible.

Susan a-R

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: MMario
Date: 27 Dec 99 - 08:52 AM

ditto

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Davey
Date: 27 Dec 99 - 12:33 PM

I've been off the air for a while, dealing with the usual Christmas frenzy, plus attending my sister-in-law's funeral in New Brunswick, and the funeral of a long time fan of the folk scene.

In addition to that, we had our annual Boxing day party and played and sang well into the night. Glad you were able to be with us, Rick. I'm looking forward to tonight's gathering at the Tranzac....

And while I'm at it, a belated Season's Greeting to you all, whatever you celebrate, and hoping you are all enjoying good health.

And welcome to Toronto, Jeri....

Davey... (:>)

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 28 Dec 99 - 01:18 AM

We had a fine old time at the Tranzac with "Catters" Peter T, Davey, Arnie Naiman, Tony Burns, Duckboots, and a number of non-cats who dropped by to enjoy the tunes and good cheer. Sadly missed was Banjo Bonnie,and the two Michaels.
Rick

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Micca
Date: 28 Dec 99 - 05:38 AM

Rick, is this a regular wekly event? or a one off? a friend in Toronto might be interested in attending. Please post details. Micca

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Peter T.
Date: 28 Dec 99 - 09:10 AM

Let's not forget Jeri!!!!!!! (fiddler lass -- what is a female fiddler, anyway, a fiddleuse?) Cosy evening, fun jamming. Also, good thing we weren't sucked into betting money on the Canadian Tire hockey game Rick just happened to bring along....("Let's just play us a little puck, between friends, a few hundred dollars on the side just to keep us from falling asleep here....)
yours, Peter T.
P.S. Good travelling, Jeri.

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 28 Dec 99 - 12:58 PM

Hi Micca, great thing about Toronto is any "one-off" can be a "regular" if folks want it. Get your friends to contact me and we'll put 'em in the "loop". Here's my e-mail: clank here

rick

Wanna play some table hockey for a pound or two?

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Micca
Date: 28 Dec 99 - 01:00 PM

Fiddleatrix or is it fiddleatrice?

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Davey
Date: 28 Dec 99 - 01:46 PM

I had a great time... Fine pickin' and singing from everyone... Safe trip, jeri....

I'll outscore you next time, Rick.....

Davey... (:>)

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: bbc
Date: 28 Dec 99 - 01:54 PM

Photos?

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: MMario
Date: 28 Dec 99 - 02:24 PM

recordings?

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: MichaelM
Date: 28 Dec 99 - 05:39 PM

souvenir programs? limited edition memorabilia?

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Dec 99 - 07:00 PM

autographs?

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 28 Dec 99 - 08:27 PM

Peanuts? Popcorn?

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Susan A-R
Date: 28 Dec 99 - 09:17 PM

Slush? Mais Souffle??

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Little Neophyte
Date: 28 Dec 99 - 09:41 PM

Rick, maybe for memorabilia you could make up some of those clear plastic domes filled with water, and when you shake them, the snow falls.
It could have a scene of little Mudcatters playing different instruments around the CN Tower.

BB

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: sophocleese
Date: 29 Dec 99 - 01:33 PM

Banjo Bonnie. That's all we need, a clear plastic sheath on the CN Tower and when you shake it white stuff floats around.

I think a female fiddle player is clearly a fiddle-her.

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: MichaelM
Date: 29 Dec 99 - 05:25 PM

CN tower signature model washtub basses and Skydome ocarinas (Oh no he has used the dreaded O-word! Run, Run for your lives.......)

Subject: RE: Toronto Mudcatters
From: Micca
Date: 29 Dec 99 - 06:02 PM

I do not think an O****na in the shape of the Giant Meringue called Skydome would work. Why not, you ask? It looks like someone has already blown up its ass.