annap's gathering 1/14/2000

Subject: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 19 Oct 99 - 05:54 PM

Hi Everyone, Here we go again!!

I know this is way early, but Bill just told me he was coming and asked me to hold the gathering from January 14th til January 17th. So there we are... you can at least start planning. I hope a lot of you decide to come. We'll have a fireplace, and Chai Tea (with rum opt), and hot chocolate ( rum opt), hot buttered rum (rum mandatory), lots of food, etc. You know the schpeeel... I'm going to make as much room as possible in my home for sleeping, playing, talking... no lime jello though. Well, I don't think so anyway, you never know!! It's going to be fun. I'll only bring it up once a week til January, then I'll go every day. We're offf...

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Max
Date: 19 Oct 99 - 06:01 PM

I get the hammock. All i need is an extension cord for my electric blanket.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: bill\sables
Date: 19 Oct 99 - 07:59 PM

It will be good to see you again Max. Bring your wet suit this time if you want to go canoeing. Or will it be skating? Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: bbelle
Date: 19 Oct 99 - 09:16 PM

annap ... is that a holiday weekend of some sort? I'm too envious of those who went to the various gatherings last summer, so I gotta be there (unless something untoward happens)! ... moonchild

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 20 Oct 99 - 08:37 AM

Yes, it is a holiday! January 14th through the 17th is known by many as The Festival of Annap. Although there are groups who celebrate this event in the months of July and again in August, sources indicate that the main feast is the one in January. The Festival of Annap is one of much music and song. It is also observed by the ingestion of copious amounts of food and beverage. Some of the more avid pilgrims have been known to travel many long miles to attend.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Easy Rider
Date: 20 Oct 99 - 09:53 AM

Yes, folks have been gathering, to celebrate the festival of Anna-P, since the dawn of time, even before Annap was a twinkle in anybody's eye. It is told about, in song and story, around campfires as far away as OZ. What do you think the song, "Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight" is really about?

We'll try to make this one, to atone for missing the celebration last Summer.

EZR

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: bbelle
Date: 20 Oct 99 - 11:30 AM

As one who never passes up the chance to celebrate a holiday ... or anything to which the word "copious" is attached ... moonchild

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Matthew B.
Date: 20 Oct 99 - 11:43 AM

Well, I am so sick and tired and totally fed up with missing annap's getherings, that I am gonna jump through hoops if necessary to make it to this one.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Pete Peterson
Date: 20 Oct 99 - 11:43 AM

this sounds like fun! would I be welcome? WHERE, roughly, are you? (email me privately if this would be better) thanks in advance, Pete Peterson

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 20 Oct 99 - 12:17 PM

Hi Pete, Everyones invited. I live in Sea Bright, New Jersey. Sea Bright is a little peninsula between a river and The Atlantic Ocean. There is about 1/4 mile between the two. I live right on The Shrewsbury River at the foot of The Navasink River and across the street from the ocean. Search the forum for other threads about our gatherings under annap since June.

Max, I hope it doesn't snow! and kayaking is at your own risk, but I wouldn't recommend it. That water gets pretty cold in the winter.

Moonchild, we'll make it a holiday! EZR, you know you and your wife are welcome.

I wonder how deep you can stack people before it gets uncomfortable.

James, my son, should be at school (Culinary Institute of America) in Jan. so we can use his room upstairs. Just bring a lotta warm stuff for bed.

I think this is going to be goooood!

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: KathWestra
Date: 20 Oct 99 - 12:33 PM

Hi Annap -- Barring a blizzard, I'll plan to be there. Sounds just great! Kath

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: folk1234
Date: 20 Oct 99 - 12:51 PM

Where the Shrewsbury runs down to the star-lit Sea Bright bar,
There lives a lady, Annap is her name.
The matron of fine music, folk come from near and far
To celebrate in song at this lovely house of fame.

Could someone put line breaks in the above verse. Please add to it. It will be our January song. [done, S of DT]

I'll do everything I can to make it. Any 'catters twix OK and NJ who care to put up a lonesome traveler & his guitar on pilgrimage to the gazebo on the river?

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 20 Oct 99 - 01:08 PM

Where the Shrewsbury runs down to the star-lit Sea Bright bar,
There lives a lady, Annap is her name.
The matron of fine music, folk come from near and far
To celebrate in song at this lovely house of fame.

The water it shone brightly on that lovely July day
When the first big bunch of Mudcatters did gather there they say.
They talked and laughed and sang until they just could sing no more.
Then they gathered up their things and headed homeward from that shore.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Fortunato
Date: 20 Oct 99 - 01:12 PM

Annap,

Do we get to pick who we're stacked near?

Can I be next to that huggable Westra gal?

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 20 Oct 99 - 01:42 PM

Planning on it. Eagerly! Keep on truckin'

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 20 Oct 99 - 01:55 PM

Now I'm humbled!!

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Susan of DT
Date: 20 Oct 99 - 09:32 PM

Actually it IS a holiday weekend, for those who get Martin Luther King Day off on Monday. If too many people want to stay at Annap's, I may be able to provide additional crashing space. I am an hour away. My house is bigger than Annap's, but not nearly as well located. Preferably for people I have met... we can work it out later.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: kendall
Date: 20 Oct 99 - 09:42 PM

nearby motels?

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 21 Oct 99 - 10:11 AM

We have a small motel right on the strip near my house that charges too much in the summer, but in the winter they're a lot more reasonable. I am hoping to get a group deal from them, but first I need to get an idea how many are coming. I'll let you all know the details when I get them. It shouldn't cost much in the winter.

Thanks Susan. That's really nice of you to offer. It'll make it easier to have more people.

Love annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: DonMeixner
Date: 23 Oct 99 - 12:58 AM

Annap,

I'm a Motel 6 kinda guy myself. Seabright is famous for a particulat type of fishing boat. The Seabright Skiff. I don't suppose you have a spare? I owned one years ago and would like another.

New Jersey, ist it true that New Jersey is the only parking lot so far to gain statehood :-))) ?

Don

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 23 Oct 99 - 06:19 PM

Don, I always thought the song "Ticky Tacky" by Pete Seeger was about Jersey. I was very surprised to find it was about Cali.

As for the skiff, I don't have one, but I'm sure you could get one here. I do, however, have a kayak called a "Sea Bright Skimmer" made right here too.

Seeya soon. Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Jeri
Date: 23 Oct 99 - 07:40 PM

Annap, are you starting to get the feeling you're gonna need to put an addition on your house? I plan on being there, circumstances permitting.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 23 Oct 99 - 08:03 PM

Anna,

Here's a New Jersey Song out of the DT.

Big RiB

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: bbelle
Date: 23 Oct 99 - 08:07 PM

Jeri ... bunkbeds and stadium seating!!! moonchild

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 24 Oct 99 - 08:22 AM

Jeri, You're always welcome. Can't wait to see you again. RiB..Oh yeah! ;-) I hope you and your wonderful wife can make it. (we won't tell her you have to do the food song)

I haven't had the opporunity to check the local motel yet for special rates. I need an idea of how many first.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 25 Oct 99 - 07:21 AM

Anna, if the creek don't rise too awful much, I plan to be there.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 25 Oct 99 - 09:49 AM

What was it Allan? The hot tub? I will love to have you here again. What about David?

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 25 Oct 99 - 11:00 AM

C'mon Roger-- YOu're being excessively limited. There are a couple of dozen songs in the DT that at least mention New Jersey.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: karen k
Date: 25 Oct 99 - 03:41 PM

Anna,

Been out of commission for a while so I missed this thread until now. As long as the weather cooperates I'd love to come. Will probably motel it so please post the name, phone # and cost as soon as yu can. Looking forward to it. Nice to see you at the Getaway.

karen k

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 25 Oct 99 - 04:09 PM

It will be wonderful to have you here Karen. maybe we ll finally have some time to sit and talk. We have met twice, but just haven't had the time to talk. Maybe in January. I'll post those motel rates and info asap.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 25 Oct 99 - 07:23 PM

Gee, Dick,

I just picked out the one that I knew that put New Jersey in a fair light.

Big RiB

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 01:59 PM

Hello my friends,

I know it's been a while since I've delved into or little community, but I have been so busy. Glenn's band "The Jettyrats" played a Holloween gig Saturday so all day we were busy gathering costumes. I saw some fascinating stuff. Humans conjure up the strangest images. It's constantly amazing to me.

Sunday I couldn't move...just layed on my couch all day.

Today I'm busy with preparing to leave here. I've been here 4 years and there's a lotta things I have to pass on to others.

I just spoke to my Honey at home and he just came back from kayaking the river. He said the water was so clear, you could see down 12 feet. I'm sooo jealous!!

Tomorrow we sign the lease on a store in Sea Bright, where I live, and we're going to open a combo video, music CD store. The start of my retirement from the programming, NY community. We're excited. It will be called "Moondog's Video and Music". Glenn nickname is Moondog from his surfin' days. The whole area know him as Moondog.

This is to remind everyone of the gathering being held at our place from January 14th to January 17th. Music, music, talk, music, drink, music, food....

I haven't hed time to speak to the local motel yet. I do that tomorrow.

HAWD, Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: folk1234
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 03:32 PM

Will you have a back room(s); perhaps some chairs, tables, and love seats; maybe a small stage in the corner; a few drinking glassses and cups; some designer coffees and teas; and of course a few kegs. BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME!! Need I say more?

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Bert
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 03:40 PM

Just take a look at the Mudcat photo from the Getaway and imagine all those people on the pier. I have visions of the pierhead slowly sinking into the river.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 04:02 PM

Imagine all those people on the pier flapping about like a bunch of semi-frozen seagulls!

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 04:10 PM

WHAT IS THIS?? NEGATIVE THOUGHTS FROM TWO OF MY FAVORITE MUDCATTERS/MUDCATEERS?? I'll have none of it, I say!! First, I doubt that we'll be out on the gazebo in the middle of January, second, that gazebo is strong enough to hold all the mudcatters. It has six big, strong pileons to hold us!!

We might go out there, but there will be no way you'll be able to play any instrument. It's cold out there, Baby!! We're gonna be INSIDE by the fireplace, warm and comfy.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Bert
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 04:21 PM

Not negative, just teasing about the number of people you are going to find on your doorstep.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 04:22 PM

Sounds wonderful! But ya gotta admit, both of those other visions were pretty funny (well, I thought so anyway!). For those who haven't been there, Anna has a couch the size of Baltimore in the room where the fireplace is. So there will be room for a whole mess of people. (Pssst. Anna! We could make even more room if we put your dining room furniture on the ceiling...I just don't know how I manage come up with these great ideas!).

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 04:28 PM

As usual I'll be out trodding the boards, singin' songs and tryin' to promote the new album, but I'll be there in spirit. Have a wonderful time. Hope I can make it in person some time next year.

Rick

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: bbelle
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 04:46 PM

I can't believe you guys (and gals) are complaining about a little cold weather!! Remember, I'm from Fairbanks AK and unless it's 60 below, it ain't cold. I'm looking forward to wearing some cold weather gear. Don't have much of an opportunity to wear it in Tallahassee. And just think ... all bundled up in the gazebo, warming our cockles with hot buttered rums, etc. oooooooo ... moonchild

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 04:54 PM

Bert, I hope you and Theresa will be there! Folk1234, are you bringing the dutch oven (she said hopefully)? We will need some of that delicious Beer Stew to warm those cockles moonchild is talking about, along with the hot buttered rum.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Bert
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 05:47 PM

I don't think Tree will be there but I've already bought the meat for those 9 pies you ordered.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: bbelle
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 09:37 PM

Ok, I get it! Admission is based on your prowess in the kitchen. Well! Can I oblige? CAN - I - OBLIGE? How's about my FAMOUS Beer Cheese Soup and a couple of Nut Cakes ... moonchild

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Nov 99 - 09:47 PM

Oh I think the "Nutcakes" will be in abundance from reading the names of those who seem to be attending!!!

Luvya' annap...and one of these days...............

Spaw

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 06:41 AM

I am only too aware of the way the stuff of the real world can get in the way of personal pleasures. But I decided sometime ago to cast aside worldly worries wherever possible and to make TODAY "one of these days". Life is just too damned short.

I hope that any of you who are "riding the fence" about whether to come to this or any other such gathering will JUST DO IT! I know that there are many, many obstacles to what I am advocating. But I truly hope that they will prove to be not insurmountable.

Remember what the doormouse said...

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 07:24 AM

Geez Allan, I can barely remember what I said. And now you're asking me to memorize the utterances of a rat? C'mon here.......gimmee a break. The next thing you know I'll have to recite all 163 verses of "Zen and the Clay Possum." I just can't do it anymore...........

Spaw

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Jeri
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 09:24 AM

No, Spaw - just get your ass in the van and go to New Jersey in January. Maybe you could drag Big Mick with you. I'd like to see him when he isn't a slick, sick Mick.

Or have one of these gatherings at your place. It'd be just like Paw, Cletus and the Reg boys showing up at your door, only bigger. And we won't try to pee up slack ropes in your front yard - at least not in the winter.

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: annamill
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 12:16 PM

Bert, if those are the same pies you brought last time, I can't wait, those were great. If not, I can't wait to try the new ones. I really sorry Tree cannot make it. I would love to see her again.

I absolutely concur with Jeri. Get yourself in a van, and come to Jersey. We'll make you welcome. You can even bring Cleigh. And by all means, drag Mick.

Moonchild, 'spaw's right. We'll have plenty of Nutcakes, but you're more than welcom to bring more ;-) That soup sounds wonderful.

Allan, you're right. I've been living my life like that since I can remember. "Keep it stimulating". BTW, I can't remember what the dormouse said either. Was it "keep partying"?

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 01:18 PM

"Feed your head."

Subject: RE: annap's gathering 1/14/2000
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 02 Nov 99 - 02:33 PM

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!

Thread Creep

Since you mentioned it Allan, I assume you are referencing the Jefferson Airplane's "Go Ask Alice". The song makes several references to Alice and Her Adventures in Wonderland. I cannot recall the Dormouse uttering those words. Can anyone help me here?

Roger in Baltimore