Group Hug

Subject: Group Hug
From: Craig
Date: 28 Apr 99 - 11:20 PM

It just seems to me that we could all use a group hug right now. Did I really say that?

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 12:30 AM

Good on you, Craig! You are right. I think we're all feeling a little beleagured. Join hands everyone and sing "Let there be peace on earth".

kat

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Joe Offer
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 01:51 AM

I'm a midwesterner. How 'bout a warm handshake and a pat on the back? [grin]
Whatever the case, I'm sure glad I have friends like the people I've come to know here. The world has been a pretty tough place to live in lately, and it's nice to have friends like you all to remind me of the good side of life.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 02:48 AM

Perhaps the Mudcat thing would be a good reassuring song with a chorus we can all join in on.

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: campfire
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 02:53 AM

Hey Joe, we hug in Wisconsin! Maybe you've just been away too long ;)

It is nice to have a "place" to go to escape the headlines.

Hugs all around, I say.

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 06:34 AM

(((()))) :-).

Roger in Baltimore

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 08:35 AM

I'm stretching my arms out right now to hold you all. Thanks for being here!
Allison

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Sam Pirt
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 08:41 AM

Come on everyone lets hug and sing a mudcatter song

'We've got the whole world in our hands' (or at our fingertips!!)

Bye, Sam

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Allan C.
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 09:12 AM

A song title from the '40's says it for me: "I'm Glad There Is You"! You guys are so very nice to hang out with. You try your damndest to put your best foot forward (whenever it isn't in your mouth or not stepping in something). Despite an occasional adamant expression of a differing opinion or two, exemplary politeness, consideration, and respect is nearly always evident. Forums exhibiting such qualities are very hard to come by. The degree of caring, of friendliness and of love is unparalleled. Yes, hugs are in order. Handshakes or pats on the back don't quite cut it. Wish hugs weren't so difficult to push through a CPU!

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Bert
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 09:22 AM

Ah! I needed that.

Bert (Hugging back hard)

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Frank Howe
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 11:44 AM

It seems to me that several threads in the past months have by design or by circumstance been about describing Mudders. Great humor, great feeling, strong convictions, and a quirky blend of healthy insanity. Along these lines (if this has already been done someone please dig up the thread, but if not) I issues a challenge - Write "The Mudcats Song"!

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Roger the zimmer
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 11:48 AM

As I'm British would eye contact and a polite nod be OK?

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Bert
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 02:08 PM

Roger,

Nope, You're a Mudcateer now. Gotta HUG.

Bert.

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: MMario
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 04:28 PM

Roger - I grew up in a small New England town, where the polite nod would be okay, but eye contact with it would make you awfully pushy....*grin*

still trying to get the caffiene level up... so the hug is one armed

{{{{~'

MMario

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: bbc
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 05:25 PM

I am definitely a warm, two-armed hugger. I might even throw in a friendly kiss (on the cheek!).

appreciating you all,

bbc (Barbara in NY)

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 08:19 PM

Those of you who mention where you grew up might consider that those conventions with which you were raised are just starting points not death sentences.

Roger in Baltimore

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Cuilionn
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 08:38 PM

{{{{{{{{{{{MUDCATTERS}}}}}}}}}}

Dinnae ken wha' I'd dae wi'oot ye a' aroond... Music an' defiant whimsey are th' anely things wha' haud me taegither muckle o' th' time. I'm muckle obligit tae a' o' ye guid folk for providin' me wi' Mummers' Play ideas, obscure lyrics, an' th' chance tae spout aff an' eddicate masel' at will. Bless ye!!!

--Cuilionn

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: alison
Date: 29 Apr 99 - 08:51 PM

I knew the Teletubbies would get us in the end....

Eh -Oh..... big Hug

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Mudjack
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 12:02 AM

Hugs, yeah! feels good' hugs to all. Jack

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Big Mick
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 12:07 AM

There ya go...........a big ole bear hug from the Ole Big Mick himself. I sure do love ya all...........we really have become quite the community.

Mick

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Banjer
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 01:00 AM

I light of what i just read about Catspaw in Mick's thread a BIG MUDCAT hug does feel real good right now!

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Night Owl
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 01:11 AM

I think a lot of us will be in this thread for a while ...amazing to me that after reading Catspaw's thread and needing a sincere hug, I knew right where to get and give one. ((((((Catspaw))))))))).

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 02:12 AM

Imagine...all of us, in spirit, joining hands around the hospital where 'Spaw is. Linking all of our love and energy together and sending it to him; seeing the Light of love flowing through his arteries and heart, helping them to be strong and healthy.

Singing a song to him..... I can just see us all smiling with the care and love which makes this such an incredible community. When we get done, that's when we turn to each other and give great big hugs all 'round.

Oh, heck, he's gonna read this pretty soon and get after me for being so sappy! Anybody have some fresh litter; we'd better get the box ready!

Thank you all for being so wonderful. I love you,

katlaughing

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Tucker
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 02:22 AM

Gee Whiz......shucks......blush...blush. A big hug for all and an extra for Catspaw. Love you all

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Banjer
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 05:53 AM

Katlaughing don't worry about "sappy". There are times when sappy is good and even needed and this is one of those times
Roger the Zimmer, yes, a nod is acceptable as long as you've both arms engaged in a hugging maneuver!
Tucker, what's with the "blush, blush"? Heck, were all family here aren't we?
And Joe, a hand shake is fine, as long it's shaking a hand behind the back of someone you're hugging (*BG*)
C'mon MMario, put that coffee cup down and get both arms in here
Cuilion, your posts are a blast to read, almost like reading Robbie Burn's writings..Love it!
Big Mick, squeeze harder, it's a long way to Columbus!
all the rest of you guys, too numerous to mention, thanks for being here yo exchange hugs whenever one of us feels down....Thanks Craig for getting us all started

((((((BIG HUG))))))

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Roger the zimmer
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 08:16 AM

Oh, what the hell, OK, you can have a hug (especially for Catspaw) but just don't expect me to take my tie off!

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: MMario
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 09:42 AM

Didn't ever say I don't hug....just sometimes it comes harder for those of us raised in "no touch" areas...

{{{{}}}} ' (see? I even put the coffee cup down)

MMario

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Alice
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 10:44 AM

Just read about Catspaw and had to come here for a hug.

alice

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Jaxon
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 10:54 AM

One of my music circles has defined the variesties of hugs. My favorite is the full frontal!

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Barbara
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 11:17 AM

Me too! Hugs from and hugs for me!
Blessings,
BArbara

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Cara
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 12:32 PM

It's good that we have this going now, when we all need it due to the Catspaw thread. Soon he'll be on this thread as well. I love this place. Hugs to you all.

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: HEULWEN
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 02:32 PM

A new user, I was searching for lyrics of different songs to sing. It took a while to understand what group hugs had to do with Pirate Jenny (Steeleye do a brilliant rendering). Now I see that this site is full of strange and wonderful people.

Can I join in, please.

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Allan C.
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 02:48 PM

HEULWEN,

Yes! Please come out and play! We welcome you to spend time with us. (Notice that I didn't specify HOW MUCH time! You will quickly discover the addictive quality of the Mudcat!)

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Bert
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 02:52 PM

Welcome aboard HEULWEN.

As a matter of interest tell us about your name, it sound crazy enough for us.

Bert.

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Joe Offer
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 02:58 PM

Heulwen, in addition to hugs and/or hearty handshakes, we Mudcatters have all sorts of musical information. Click here and especially here for "Pirate Jenny."
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Alice
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 03:14 PM

Heulwen, welcome to the wonderful, warm, and... yes, wacky world of the Mudcat forum.

alice in montana

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 04:33 PM

Welcome Huelwen. This is indeed extraordinary and addictive. Can't say we didn't warn ya**Big Grin**!

Hope you'll join us often and don't be shy about asking questions, 'kay?

katlaughing

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Banjer
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 08:20 PM

Welcome aboard Heulwen!! I am a relative new-comer here myself, but it doesn't take long at all to get the feeling that you've been here and known all these folks for more years than you can remember!

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Big Mick
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 10:22 PM

Heulwen,

WELCOME TO OUR TOWN!!!! We are so pleased you are here. You will find this site will broaden your musical horizons, as well as provide you with some great, and at times, completely wacky discussion on every thing from tipples, to Littleton, to condoms, to hugging. It is quite simply the finest online community on the Net. And you are now a part of it.

A small bit of advice for you, if you don't mind. Learn to use the Digital Tradition search engine which you will find at the top of every thread. It is a blue box which you can search the DT database for lyrics and MIDI's for an amazing number of songs. Also learn to use the Forum Search feature for lyrics which have been posted in the threads but haven't made their way into the DT yet. You can also search using Forum Search for topics that have been discussed. If you see a comment from someone and you would like to read more of that persons's writings you can also Forum Search using that persons username.

All the best,

Big Mick

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 10:38 PM

Heulwen, you have just entered a movie with a cast of characters that Hollywood would never dare invent. And you haven't even met "Paw" yet!

By the way, Big Mick is in charge of sending out the Mudcat "Welcome Package". It's full of groceries, clothing (mostly Irish tweed) tin whistles, and several thousand (Confederate) dollars. It will be at your door tomorrow morning.

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Night Owl
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 11:51 PM

Heulwen..welcome....and if you ever find the threads too boring (unlikely) just start a new "request lyrics to" thread without first checking the database....and run!

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Big Mick
Date: 30 Apr 99 - 11:55 PM

Rick,

You forgot to mention the knee knocker for use on gobshites what tries to call an Irish song a Scottish song. ****laughing like hell****

Mick

And by the way, what are a couple of handsome, world famous, singers like you and I doing at home posting to threads on a friday night? he said with tongue planted firmly in cheek.

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 01 May 99 - 12:31 AM

Don't believe them, Heulwen. This site is host to as notorious a bunch of motley misfits as you are likely to encounter. One false move and you could be banished to The Christian Deer Hunters Homepage or, God forbid, The Neil Young Center for the Terminally Screwed. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT create a new thread titled "Need lyrics to". And don't mention cond*ms around a certain Mr. Theime. And never, I say, NEVER mention tiples to Catspaw. Other than that, it's pretty much anything goes.

Now buy a tee-shirt from Max and you're in.

LEJ

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Banjer
Date: 01 May 99 - 05:30 AM

Heulwen, the first thing to remember is to forget everything. Do as Night Owl suggests, start a thread like "need some words", and watch some smartass (aka: Yours Truly) start listing the first page or so of Websters Dictionary.
LEJ, who are you calling a "notorious bunch of motley misfits?" I, sir, resemble that remark!!
Yes, Heulwen, you too, like Mick, Rick and the rest of us will find yourself sitting in front of your 'pewter posting to the various threads at all wierd hours of the day and night...(ie: note the time on this one, I could be sleeping)
MMario, I saw you put the cup down and got both arms into it, very good! Now let's all pick up our cups and hoist a toast to Heulwen's induction into the Mudcat Cafe!
LOVE THIS PLACE!!!

Subject: RE: Group Hug
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 01 May 99 - 11:30 AM

Ah Mick, how true, how true. Sitting at the computer while Heather watches "Eastenders" downstairs. At this very moment I could probably be playing "Fields of Athenrae" for the third time at the olde "James Joyce", answering guitar questions like: "a Lowden eh? is that like a Yamaha?" and wondering why the twenty year old girls in the audience are so much more attractive than twenty years ago, when I was still doing it full-time. Nope, as Lee Hays said, "Times aint what they used to be, and what's more, they never were!" On the other hand I'm doing a concert next Sunday at the Tranzac, and looking forward to seeing a lot of my peers..a little older..a little more rumpled..parents and grandparents...folks who really know and love the music. Yup, t'ain't bad.

Rick