A great time!

Subject: A GREAT TIME!
From: Deckman
Date: 19 May 07 - 11:56 AM

We had such a wonderful gathering of fine singers last last that I just have to share it. Stewie and Betty hosted it at the their Seattle home. Part of the enjoyment of this evening was the appearence of "Alaska Mike", AKA Mike Campbell. This was the first time we'd seen him since his close brush with the grim reaper this last Winter. And what a CHANGE!

If he hadn't called me first by name, I wouldn't have recognised him ... losing 110 pounds does that to you! We all went through the predictable jokes: "My GAWD. You're so skinny you have to stand twice to make a shodow!" And: "I'll bet you have to run around in the shower just to get wet!" He took it all in good stride and I'm thrilled to say that his verve and booming voice are back in full volume.

There were about ten of us, sitting around and sharing song after song. During the evening, I was struck by a frequant thought: just how many thousands upon thousands of hours have I enjoyed the company of grown people, just sitting round sharing music. Just as I thought that, Mike said it: "What a marvelous thing is this music. I run into people that are astounded when I tell them what we do ... just sit around and share our songs."

Just thought I share this story. CHEERS, Bob(deckman)Nelson

Subject: RE: A GREAT TIME!
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 19 May 07 - 01:44 PM

Mike is a helluva guy to sit around and share songs with.
Sounds like A GREAT TIME!

Seamus

Subject: RE: A GREAT TIME!
From: Leadfingers
Date: 19 May 07 - 01:45 PM

Nice one Bob - Mike has been in Mudchat a few times , so we know he's OK , but its nice to get confirmation that he is still in good voice !

Subject: RE: A GREAT TIME!
From: Ebbie
Date: 19 May 07 - 01:47 PM

Wonderful!

Subject: RE: A GREAT TIME!
From: kendall
Date: 19 May 07 - 02:40 PM

So, when do we east coasters get to hear Mike?

Subject: RE: A GREAT TIME!
From: Crane Driver
Date: 19 May 07 - 05:24 PM

Great to hear Mike is doing well. Hope he can make it back to the UK some time - sounds like we won't need to widen the roads after all!

Andrew & Carole

Subject: RE: A GREAT TIME!
From: skipy
Date: 19 May 07 - 08:10 PM

How great it is to read this thread, someone I do not know & never will, that I was really concerned about is up & about! You are right music is a wonderful thing.
We have just got back from a Harvey Andrews gig in a non folk venue.
The man was on form as always, the peasants who normally talk/fight through the acts that are on in their venue acctually shut up & paid attention to what was going on! Talking to some of them in the street (as we smokers do! Don't get me going on this one) They where gobsmacked that "this man is not on telly"
Skipy

Subject: RE: A GREAT TIME!
From: Franz S.
Date: 19 May 07 - 09:12 PM

Stewie and Betty have a way of hosting great evenings. Thanks for the report and the memories.