harpgirl & moonchild

Subject: Friends
From: bbelle
Date: 09 Aug 99 - 08:46 PM

I refused to add a "BS" to this thread because it certainly is not! Seems like this is the summer for making new friends. Last fall, harpgirl and I realized were both resided in the same town, Tallahassee, FL, and with one thing and another, never could find the time to "get together." After the recent bit of unpleasantness, and some personal messages back and forth, we found the time to "meet" a few weeks ago, and it was a wonderful experience. It was like we already knew each other and there was no awkwardness. We talked a lot and did a bit of music, but mostly talked.

This past weekend, we went camping, with a few other of her friends. We did a goodly amount of talking and picking and singing both! I've never met another woman whose voice melded with mine so perfectly in harmony that it makes that spot in the top of your head tingle (you know what I mean ... that spot that tingles when that high note comes out clear as a bell, or when the harmony is so close as to be one voice). It was awesome.

She told me she was hearty ... and she doth not lie! It's been a while since I camped, and I've always been petrified of snakes, but she (and her son) made it easy for me, and I didn't look like such a greenhorn. If yer goin campin where thar's bears, harpgirl is the person to have along!

I'm sure many of you, as do I, know that as one gets older, one doesn't make lasting friendships like we used to. Music is a wonderful palette from which to paint a friendship. I hope more of you have an opportunity to meet in person.

Now I'm really, really looking forward to the FSGW Getaway in October, 'cause I'm going to meet more of the people with whom I've had "conversations" over the past couple of years ... moonchild

Subject: RE: harpgirl & moonchild
From: catspaw49
Date: 09 Aug 99 - 08:54 PM

Well HOT DAMN Moon and Harpy...........This was a great weekend for meeting 'Catters. If you enjoyed it half as much as Rick, Heather, Karen, and I did...you had a great time....and it certainly sounds that you did.

I too look forward to the FSGW--------See you there!!!

I'll be the guy collecting hugs....can I get one?

Spaw

Subject: RE: harpgirl & moonchild
From: bbelle
Date: 09 Aug 99 - 08:57 PM

I was wondering this weekend if you were going to attend! I give great hug! moonchild

Subject: RE: harpgirl & moonchild
From: Barry Finn
Date: 09 Aug 99 - 09:21 PM

The FSGW should be out of this world (am I dating myself with that kind of expression). Just sent off to reg. Jeri tells me she's hoping to make it & Dave Diamond should be there too. It'll be great to see ya all, Harpgirl, you gonna make it too? Barry

Subject: RE: harpgirl & moonchild
From: Jeri
Date: 09 Aug 99 - 09:40 PM

I'll register as soon as I can find the website with the forms! There are so many Mudcatters going, how can I possibly not go and live with myself? And it's only a mere 11 hour drive away!

Subject: RE: harpgirl & moonchild
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Aug 99 - 09:46 PM

That's wonderful, moonchild! Isn't it great when that happens? I love your words about music being a palette, just beautiful!

My sister, bet, is a veteran camper, definitely someone ya wanna have around camp, esp. when she gets out her dutch oven!

Damn, I wish there was a fast freight I could hop in Oct. to DC, well....slow moving enough that I could haul my bod & O2 tanks, etc. on before it became fast!**BG**

katlaughing

Subject: RE: harpgirl & moonchild
From: Big Mick
Date: 09 Aug 99 - 09:47 PM

I am picking the old 'Spaw along the way and we are going to have a ball.........I must remember to get the registration in soon...........this is going to be a helluva good weekend...........can't wait to sing with you all..........and Spaw, I am the resident hugger, you are the resident possum ass blower......hahahahahahaha

Mick

Subject: RE: harpgirl & moonchild
From: catspaw49
Date: 09 Aug 99 - 10:10 PM

.....uh..eeeyeah...........like....uh...........Well hell I guess that can lead to some interesting introductions.........either that or a lot of people swatting me on the nose with a newspaper.......oh well.

Spaw

Subject: RE: harpgirl & moonchild
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 10 Aug 99 - 12:41 AM

Hi there Moonchild. So glad that you and harpgirl met and clicked. I tell you folks, some lifelong friendships are getting their start here on the mudcat. And that ain't B.S.!
Rick

Subject: RE: harpgirl & moonchild
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 10 Aug 99 - 01:26 AM

Jeri (and any one else):

The FSGW Getaway website (with the registration forms attached one link beyond) is just a click away .

Subject: RE: harpgirl & moonchild
From: Jeri
Date: 10 Aug 99 - 08:41 AM

Got it and printed out the forms. Thanks, Charlie!

Subject: RE: harpgirl & moonchild
From: harpgirl
Date: 10 Aug 99 - 10:09 AM

..we did have fun didn't we? It was a perfect way to spend my twenty ninth birthday! I also found out moonchild is a former caterer and she made a delicious stew which the Springhoppers devoured. The river was magnificent! plus she went antique shopping with me! now how many guys will do that???? harpy

Subject: RE: harpgirl & moonchild
From: Roger the zimmer
Date: 10 Aug 99 - 10:41 AM

Seems to me there's a film in here somewhere. Forget Thunderbolt and Lightfoot and Thelma and Louise,now, coming to a multiplex near you: Harpgirl and Moonchild.
PeterT,BSeed et al start writing the screenplay!

Subject: RE: harpgirl & moonchild
From: Art Thieme
Date: 10 Aug 99 - 10:46 AM

Harp, I know I first met you about 60 years ago---right? Unless, of course, Anya was sitting for you!

Art ;-)

Subject: RE: harpgirl & moonchild
From: harpgirl
Date: 10 Aug 99 - 11:29 AM

...I was only a twinkle in my daddy's eye then Art! Come to think of it so were you...
in your daddy's eye I mean!
I am going to miss the Getaway though I think, because I am committed to teach autoharp at the Sunshine State Music Camp that weekend. But if Charley Groth doesn't get the publicity finished there may not be a camp this year! harp