I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!

Subject: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 06:12 AM

Now let's see who gets caught under it...

Cheers! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Everyone!

Mary Kate

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Micca
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 06:37 AM

And a big smackeroonie from me, and one for Kat and Another for Aine and one for Banjo Bonnie too and Animaterra and I'm going to stop as I'm getting dizzy. BTW do you know why we kiss under the mistletoe?

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 07:14 AM

Why thank you Micca.

And here are three links I found telling various tales about the history and legend of the Mistletoe.

Link 1

Link 2

Link 3

Let's see, Micca, here's one for you "X". Definitely one for Spaw! "X" And Big Mick "X" and Brakn "X" and Matthew B. "X" and Alan from Australia "X" and a Big Soppy One for Mick "the Prof" Lowe..."X" SEG!!!

If I'm missing anyone I'll add on to the list later...goodness, it's 4am!

Mary Kate

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Roger the skiffler
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 08:37 AM

I'm all puckered up (if you've never kissed a kazoo player....)
RtS

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 09:53 AM

OOooooooooooh, Micca, that was loverly! How do I count the people I'd like to catch me here? I wouldn't know how to begin- so come on, all 'Catters- group kiss!

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: emily rain
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 03:37 PM

oh, yum. all a part of my diabolical plan...

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Bert
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 03:50 PM

Well I'm standing here!! Where did all the girls suddenly disappear to?

Bert.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Caitrin
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 04:28 PM

Smooches to everyone!! Love you guys! And happy holiday of choice to everyone.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mbo
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 05:37 PM

Yeah, muchas smooches to all the lovely ladies at Mudcat, and big ol' hugs for all the guys! I LOVE YOU ALL, MY FRIENDS! Anyone want to give me a kiss? Preferably someone who doesn't mind prickly mustaches...

--Mbo

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 05:42 PM

Bert, my darling, if I could just reach up high enough......

Micca, you know perfectly why we do it under mistletoe - and if you don't, just think back to Christmas '93.........

LTS

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 06:12 PM

Hugs and kisses to all you Mudcatters! (Hugs for the ladies and the kisses for the gents...That way I don't leave anyone out!!!)

Liz, that sounds like there may be a "juicy story" behind your comment to Micca, but I'll not pry. :-D

Mary

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Micca
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 06:33 PM

It is probably better to draw several sanitized sheets over that episode. But, If like me you are a natural "wind up" artist (That is wind as in clockwork not wind as in Fart) try asking any fundamentalist christians about this. The explaination I have is the mistletoe is hung at the entance to the Sacred space for pagan rituals and you kiss the High Priestess as you enter and from this the Custom arose. BTW What is the only Christian church in the UK in which mistletoe is permitted? (shut up Liz) and put up the words of "let the Turtle be unbroken" on the correct thread of course. Lots more smoochies all round.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mían
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 07:08 PM

I am weighting for Cleigh, hizself.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Micca
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 07:42 PM

Ah but Mian to kiss which end? and a big hug and Kiss from me to you too.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mick Lowe
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 07:50 PM

Let all the tongues of nations speak
Let all the tongues unite
There's only one mouth my tongue doth seek
Just whose I shall not say despite

My ever undying love untold
Which now I hint at you
If only now it's pages unfold
I'd kiss below the mistletoe

My love will be forever so
Despite what may come to pass
And a kiss beneath the mistletoe
A lifetime hence will last

And if my dreams should not be true
And our seperate ways forced to go
I shall always be haunted by thoughts of you
And a promised kiss beneath the mistletoe

Pretty crap I know.. but those "Know", will hopefully skip over the imperfections..
Mick

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Art Thieme
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 08:25 PM

Missile toe=what astronauts get. Sort of like tennis elbow.

XXX

Art

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Caitrin
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 08:39 PM

Doubt thou the stars are fire
Doubt thou the heavens move
Doubt truth to be a liar,
But doubt not that I love.

Hamlet, in the play of the same name.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Little Neophyte
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 08:40 PM

Thank you Micca

Okay guys, I've waxed my mustache & brushed my teeth.
I'm wearing my coconut bra and thong and I am standing under the Mistletoe.
You better hurry and give me a big kiss before Uncle Charles sends me home.

Banjo Bonnie

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Dani
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 08:45 PM

Art, who were those 3 for?

Dani

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: thosp
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 08:50 PM

Art-- once again you win the Groannnnnnnnn of the post Award!!! hugs & kisses an Happy Holidays to all


peace (Y) thosp

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: thosp
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 08:55 PM

Bonnie -- are you wearing the coconut bra and the thong - over or under your Habit?

smooch! (BB)

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mbo
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 08:57 PM

Ahh, Hamlet...I LOVE MUDCATTERS MORE THAN A THOUSAND BROTHERS!!

--Mbo

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Áine
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 09:25 PM

Mbo -- I won't touch that with a TWENTY foot pole!!

Here's a special big juicy wet one for me darlin' Micca . . . and something for the rest of ya --

Well, I'm standing here under the 'toe
Kissing every dang man (and Mbo)
Why haven't Micca I've kissed?
Oh, he's just gone to get pissed
Geez, this evening is bound to get slow

Hark, is that me dear man that I see?
Is it true? Is he heading for me?
'Oh me darlin',' I cry
And I'm smooched, me oh my
Ach, me heart – tis a flutter times three!

For the rest of you blokes, here a smooch
For the ladies, what's left of the hooch
For the rest of you all
Them that's left in the hall
I blow kisses with mon petite bouche!

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: alison
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 09:26 PM

this is going to have to be a huge bunch of mistletoe to get all of us underneath.. but count me in...... *grin*

alison

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mbo
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 09:35 PM

Have you seen it on my picture page, Aine? Is it really SO bad? And Micca's got more prickle than me! A right good man ye are!

--Mbo

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From:
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 09:55 PM

Under the spreading Mistletoe

The homely maiden stands

And stands and stands and stands

And stands and stands and stands.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Micca
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 09:57 PM

Ah Mbo, The Lush Foliage is due to the fact that the landlady of the local pub ( and chief dispenser of alcohol) wants me to play Father Christmas to her daughters Kindergarten ergo no trimming of beard yet, but I assure you I am actually in there, along with "4 larks and a hen" BTW Aine we can't go on meeting like this!!!

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Áine
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 09:59 PM

Oh tres contraire, my sweet Mbo -- If I didn't fancy facial hair, would I be sweet talking dear Micca like this? Here's one for you, Mbo, just so's ya know I loves ya!

What a hoolie! I'm havin' such fun
Now I've caught dear Mbo on the run
O'er my knee he now goes
To get kissed to his toes
AND I'M NOT LETTIN' GO 'TILL I'M DONE!

-- Áine

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mbo
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 10:02 PM

Help! Help!

--Mbo

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 10:10 PM

I want to know who's passing the 100 proof!!!

Mary

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Susan A-R
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 10:26 PM

I do like this place (both the specific and the general) Hugs and kisses all 'round. I've even gotten the worst of the evil jungle prince vegetablle spices off my breath for the occasion, althoug garlic and hot peppers are a godly thing in winter.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: _gargoyle
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 10:58 PM

Let's turn out the lights and try this

Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Big Mick
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 11:09 PM

So......that's where my damn coconut bra and thong went, eh? Last I knew, I left them hanging in the Mudcat Tavern............OK, OK, Banjo Bonnie/Little Neo.......they look better on you than me.........

Well, I guess I will just stand here and see if I can get SOMEONE to give me a kiss............Could we hang a bigger bunch of it??

Get away from me, 'Spaw.........The someone must be of the feminine persuasion.........

Mick

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: alison
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 11:24 PM

OK Mick pucker up

MMMMMWWWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Big Mick
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 11:28 PM

AAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...........NOW THAT IS WHAT I AM TALKIN' BOUT...............DAMN, but I have waited a long time for that..........the woods around here are in big ass trouble this evening, cause I am going to have to work off some of this energy from that kiss............and choppin' wood is how I do it..........I am about to turn the Yankee Springs State Game area into a friggin desert............yyyyyyEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS.................................

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Áine
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 11:29 PM

Oh dear, it seems Mbo has escaped me clutches! What other victims do I see???

Now toward me walk Mick, Rick and Dick
And from these three it's so hard to pick
But for kisses so stellar
You can't beat a large fellar
So I'll lay a kiss on you, Big Mick!

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Barbara
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 11:36 PM

Cheap shot, Mick, picking on catspaw when he's offline and can't retaliate. Think you'll have to settle for one of the available guys.
Blessings,
Barbara

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Big Mick
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 11:51 PM

Geez, I had no idea that this mistletoe thing worked so well.............Aíne, I would dearly love a smooch and a hug from a wonderful Irish woman...........

My dearest, darling Barbara, I would be so honored for a wee Christmas kiss from you..........I miss you, you know. BUT I'M STILL NOT KISSING 'SPAW..........Now Fielding, I might consider ..............LOL

OH Jeri............Moonchild............Rita..........MaryLamarca.............Kath............I think I am going to enjoy this thread.........
Mick

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Bugsy
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 12:48 AM

Hello everyone, Just popped in to say "MERRY CHRISTMAS"

Oh well, Must dash

Bye

Bugsy

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Barbara
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 01:30 AM

Sure thing Mick, just a wee one tho?
And how about what a friend of mine calls a "puppy pile"? (NO, not that.) It's her description of what our 12 - 14 year old kids do at the end of a rowdy evening... they end up in a pile on the sofa or the floor. Lots of wriggling and giggling and snuggling and not too much one on one or serious stuff.
I've missed you all too. Peter Pan is just winding up this next weekend, and then I'll have to put all the costumes away (and get them cleaned and washed and mended and...) and, gosh, I may have a day or two to prepare for Christmas.
I like mistletoe.
Blessings,
Barbara

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Big Mick
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 01:45 AM

Feels good to have you back, my dear, even if just for a bit. Please stay in touch. I, as I am sure all the others here, miss you. And you can have as many and as big a hug and smooch as you want.

Mick

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: bseed(charleskratz)
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 02:08 AM

Good lord, what a shameless lot ye all are--and how I love you for it! And Bonnie, lass, you are ravishing--even if somewhat out of season in Toronto--in that outfit. Good plan to lose the potato. Great idea to get a good jump on the season, Mary Kate: so many lasses, so little time (and it's good to see you back with us--we have indeed missed you--and forgiven you are for forgettin' me). What a fine party this is--lead me to the wassail, Earth Spirit: take a sip and let me kiss it off your lips. And Emily, love--sorry to have missed you in Seattle makin' yer lovely statement. And Áine! You're even more beautiful than I imagined...Caitrin, I don't know what's the matter with that lad Embo; he's standin' right beside you and coming on to every other woman in the place. And they're cuddling the lad and jouncin' him on their knee (and I'm as jealous as kin be)--and Susan, your garlic and hot peppers are the sweetest perfume. Mian, I'm sure your weighting will help you with Cleigh--he does like his women buff, as the kids say. Dani, I think Art has three each for all the lasses, and maybe more for you--but plant one on me before you go see--and ask him for a song and a story: let's get this party going! And Alison, I know you have eyes only for Mick, but let me have your lips for a moment. And here's my first and best Mudcat love, the blessed Barbara: how I have longed for your kiss...

Bonnie, enjoy the party. Your uncle is in no hurry to leave. I'll just have a bit of madeira while I wait...

--seed

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: bseed(charleskratz)
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 02:15 AM

Oh, Roger and Bert and Micca and Mick and Thosp and Buggsy--and Gargoyle, the top of the season to you all. Áine, keep the lovely verses coming--it's amazing how they just roll off your tongue--you do have the gift (now if I might sneak just one more wee peck on the lips...

--seed

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 02:42 AM

See! That's the problem with getting so specific!!! I knew there were people I'd forgotten!

Thanks for forgiving me...and I hope this isn't too late for ya Seed! Pucker up! "X"

(How did X's and O's come to represent kisses and hugs?)

I should also have a "peck" waiting for Jon Freeman should he find his way to this thread... "X"

And Big Mick, you musta missed my kiss waiting for ya up above.... :'-(

Mary

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Big Mick
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 02:55 AM

And damn me for a fool, for that gaffe! Mary, can ye ever forgive me lass????..........Come to me, woman, and let me make it up to ye.............X

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 02:59 AM

Might take a couple more Big Mick before I let ya off the hook............. ;-)

Mary Kate

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: bseed(charleskratz)
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 03:19 AM

Squeaky, did I leave you off my list? I'm getting senile--and I swear it isn't because of your hairy chest. I had a message half composed in my mind to you first time through, then as I was skimming to see who was in the room the second time, I missed you. Now I'm back just for you (I haven't even looked to see who else might have come into the room since my last round of smooches). C'mon, now, don't go away mad...that's a good girl. Now pucker up---aaah, that was nice.

--seed

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Lady McMoo
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 04:24 AM

And best Christmas greetings to you all from me too!

mcmoo

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: alison
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 08:23 AM

Puppy pile sounds like fun.. can we put something comfy down on the floor first..... you're big and soft Mick you'll do.... hahahahaha

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Skipjack
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 08:26 AM

I want to snog that Liz. Anyone seen her?

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Big Mick
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 08:35 AM

Big, yes.............soft, no............well maybe just a llttle..........HHHHHHMMMMMMMMMPPPPPPPHHHHHH!!!!!! You will just have to give me a double dose of those OZ smooches to make up for that, FAIR ONE

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Áine
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 09:45 AM

'Tis a kiss that you want, my dear 'Seed?
Well come here, Man, and get what you need!
While the 'puppies' pile on
We'll break into a song
And see if the others will follow our lead

Kisses to Max and Bert at the 'Cat
And Howie the Elf in his hat
Let it never be said
That I e'er went to bed
Without checking where the 'Cats were at!

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mbo
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 09:54 AM

Áine, I dub thee "Lady Limerick." You're on a roll!

--Mbo

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Jeri
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 10:21 AM

I'm just going to wander around the room and smooch anyone who doesn't get away fast enough. Who the heck needs mistletoe!!??

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Den
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 01:16 PM

A Merry Christmas to you all, too many to name and thanks for helping me out here and there with lyric requests and information etc. throughout the year. I have a cold at the moment so I promise I won't kiss anyone. Den

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Dani
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 01:23 PM

...just a little around the heart, eh Mick?

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mían
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 01:43 PM

bseed,micca, a warm smooch & hug for thee & thee whilst i wait (still patiently) for cleigh. And micca, 'tis not the end that means just a vacation; i think fondle-ly of the smoothness of his little clay receptacle...

Subject: Lyr Add: THE MISTLETOE BOUGH (Thomas Haynes Bayly)
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 02:14 PM

It could all end in tears - as in Thomas Haynes Bayly's:The Mistletoe Bough

The mistletoe hung in the castle hall,
The holly branch shone on the old oak wall;
And the baron's retainers were blithe and gay
And keeping their Christmas holiday.
The baron beheld, with a father's pride
His beautiful child, young Lovell's bride;
While she with her bright eyes seemed to be
The star of the goodly company.

"I'm weary of dancing now," she cried;
"Here tarry a moment—Ill hide, I'll hide!
And Lovell, be sure thou'rt first to trace
The clue to my secret lurking place."
Away she ran—and her friends began
Each tower to search, and each nook to scan;
And young Lovell cried, "Oh where dost thou hide?
I'm lonesome without thee, my own dear bride.

They sought her that night! And they sought her next day!
And the sought her in vain when a week passed away!
In the highest—the lowest—the loneliest spot,
Young Lovell sought wildly—but found her not.
And years flew by, and their grief at last
Was told as a sorrowful tale long past;
And when Lovell appeared, the children cried
"See the old man weeps for his fairy bride."

At length an oak chest, that had long lay hid,
Was found in the castle—they raised the lid—
And a skeleton form lay mouldering there,
In the bridal wreath of that lady fair!
Oh sad was her fate!—in sportive jest
She hid from her lord in the old oak chest.
It closed with a spring! And, dreadful doom,
The bride lay clasp'd in her living tomb

In the traditional carol sessions in the pubs of Sheffield, this is a favourite party piece.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: emily rain
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 03:36 PM

oh, my lord, i've heard that story before, but never in verse. do you have the tune? my covetousness warning light is blinking above my head.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: MMario
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 03:49 PM

Midi file at the following site:

url=http://www.tromboni.demon.co.uk/carols/words/misbough.html

missile-toe

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 03:51 PM

Skipjack, here I am, all fresh from the office and waiting for that special moment when SO opens the phone bill......

Love to all,

Good Solstice all, should be extra bright this year, as full moon is the same time, so about 14% extra bright.

SO it should be.

Blessings of all sorts be.

LTS XXXXXXXXXX

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Caitrin
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 04:15 PM

More kisses all around to anyone who'll take 'em! :x

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Little Neophyte
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 07:12 PM

Uncle Charles, can we go home now, I am so tired.

Little Neo

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mick Lowe
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 08:23 PM

Is it coincidence or fate or whatever that I've got Cyndi Lauper singing "True Colours" on the cd player as I read this..
I might even bring in a good old Leicestershire saying and say.. "What Are You Lot Like?"
I'm glad tho' the mudcat is keeping alive the spirit of Saturnalia (apologies if I spelt that wrong).. i.e the festives before JC was born
And so many people to take to task for either not including me or offering their smooches elsewhere...
Sometimes it's lonely standing under the mistletoe.. LOL
Though I need to say this so bear with me.. MARY.. major detention...
And now I'm gone but not without saying, have a great Christmas you lot
Mick

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 08:41 PM

Mick,

Why have I got major Detention???? I gave you a big kiss! I know! I bet you are jealous that I am smooching with the other mudcat fellows! So, if that is it, I will just have to shower you with kisses!!! You can tell me in chat Friday where you want em!

Mary

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: alison
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 08:44 PM

hahaha... is anyone standing by with a big bucket of water yet???????

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mick Lowe
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 08:48 PM

Having had time to ponder over this particular thread since my last posting and since a smattering of poetry has graced its presence I felt compelled to add this, dedicated to a very special person who not only has contributed to this thread, but seems to be collecting my inane ramblings...
A THOUGHT FOR CHRISTMAS

I am
Because you are

Now let the party begin
Mick

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Áine
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 09:03 PM

This one's for you, Micko:

Here's a smooch to my fella, Mick Lowe
The best Prof on the Net, don't ya know
'Though my smooches are late
My affection you can't abate
You're the best of the lot, don't ya know!

-- Áine

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mick Lowe
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 09:19 PM

Áine.. are you trying to turn my head as they say on this side of the murky waters.. though I don't think I've pinned you down as to where you are exactly.. and are you still looking for lessons in HTML?.. I've a window open for you if you're interested.
Mick

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: DougR
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 09:32 PM

bbc: I may have missed you, but I don't think you have contributed to this thread. If you look in please know you have a big smaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaak from DougR, and best wishes for a joyous holiday season to all the mudcatters.

DougR

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Skipjack
Date: 16 Dec 99 - 06:37 AM

Wow, Liz, a Frenchie first time! It's awful dark in here, can't find Micca's picture. Where is it?

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 16 Dec 99 - 03:22 PM

alison,

Are you implying it is getting a bit too hot in here??? LOL

Cheers to you! (And thanks for all your lyrics and music help this past year!)

Mary

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: jeffp
Date: 16 Dec 99 - 03:45 PM

Hugs and kisses from me and mine to you and yours!!

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 17 Dec 99 - 10:59 AM

Skipjack, can I have my gum back please.....?

LTS

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Roger the skiffler
Date: 17 Dec 99 - 11:11 AM

Who gave me the hicky? I can't go home looking like this!
RtS

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Big Mick
Date: 17 Dec 99 - 11:19 AM

I did, Rog, sorry................In the dark, I thought you were THE FAIR ONE. Don't tell anyone, OK??????

Big Mick

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Roger the skiffler
Date: 17 Dec 99 - 11:42 AM

(Blush) Well, I am fair, though greying, Mick, charming aftershave you have! Guinness by Givenchy?
RtS ;o)

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mick Lowe
Date: 17 Dec 99 - 08:51 PM

I must say I WONDER about some of the replies here..
If you were all over here in the UK and knew what I meant I would say.." What are you guys like????"
Instead I shall say .. thank you Áine for the poem and I'm standing under the mistletoe, but alas the major snogging has already been reservedby a very special catter..
Remember a love affair is not only for Christmas..
I'm out of here
Mick

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 17 Dec 99 - 09:44 PM

I just heard a song on the radio whose words I never truly listened to before (probably because I'm not that "into" the Carpenters)...now the words have so much meaning for me and since I haven't the luxury of time to write my own poem, I shall borrow the words that convey my sentiments...

This is for a special someone in my life...yes, a fellow mudcatter who I knew before I became a regular/member here...

This is for you...along with all the kissing you want under the mistletoe. Maybe next Christmas we will share together.

From,

"Your angel"

Merry Christmas Darling
By: The Carpenters

Greeting cards have all been sent
The Christmas rush is through
But I still have one wish to make
A special one for you:

Merry Christmas darling,
We're apart that's true
But I can dream
And in my dreams
I'm Christmasing with you

Holidays are joyful
There's always something new
But every day's a holiday
When I'm near you

The lights on my tree
I wish you could see
I wish it every day
The logs on the fire
Fill me with desire
To see you and to say

That I wish you Merry Christmas
Happy New Year too
I've just one wish on this Christmas Eve
I wish I were with you

The logs on the fire
Fill me with desire
To see you and to say
That I wish you Merry Christmas
Happy New Year too

I've just one wish on this Christmas Eve
I wish I were with you...

I wish I were with you
Merry Christmas Darling

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: bseed(charleskratz)
Date: 17 Dec 99 - 10:01 PM

Hey, is this real romance blooming right here on the Mudcat? And in the Christmas season, no less: best wishes to both of you (or is it all four of you): Mick, Mary, ?,

--seed

And now that I've tucked you in, Bonnie, maybe I'll just snuggle up for a while...

--Uncle Charles

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Terri
Date: 18 Dec 99 - 12:36 PM

Micca and Liz, if you two want to swap secrets on air ( so to speak) I've got one or two the other mud catters would love! So, what you getting me for xmas then :)??? BTW, I am fine, (after yesterdays little unpleasantness)but not very mobile yet, hence hanging around here. Merry Yule all!!

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Dec 99 - 10:28 AM

What was the little unpleasantness then, did the mistletoe berry get stuck up your nose again?

And you are getting whatever is left under the tree, because the label fell off your present and we can't sort them out without the phair Phoebe "helping".....

LTS

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Dec 99 - 10:30 AM

Mick, some of us are here in the UK, freezing our little bits off under the clock at Waterloo, waiting for you to keep your date!!

LTS,replete with free chocolate bar and a really really BIG bunch of mistletoe - guess who had a good year!!

Terri and Micca, you can just shut up now!!!

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: _gargoyle
Date: 20 Dec 99 - 11:57 AM

here kitty, kitty, kitty

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: T in Oklahoma (Okiemockbird)
Date: 20 Dec 99 - 12:08 PM

Handshakes all around, and good wishes. T.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Dave Swan
Date: 20 Dec 99 - 12:22 PM

I think it's spuds which are hung at the Mudcat. Mistletoe, a lovely thing, may be attached, affixed, or adhered, but we save hung for spuds. Ask Mickus Maximus. E.S.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: bseed(charleskratz)
Date: 20 Dec 99 - 12:38 PM

Hey, Gargoyle, I think she's around here somewhere. Maybe a little catnip would bring her over.

--seed

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: TerriM
Date: 20 Dec 99 - 12:41 PM

the little unpleasantness was a small operation from which I am more or less recovered ( and no, it wasn't to retrieve a mistletoe berry... that's another story ). If I'm getting what's left under the tree, I expect it's either going to be pine needles or the bit of the fairy that fell off when Phoebe tried to dissect it... ah well.

Gargoyle, I have a cat you can have... well, two actually, you can take your pick. Not very bright but.... well, just not very bright really. How about it, free to good home, or even an indifferent one??? If not, has anyone got any tips about how to discourage cats from climbing a not very stable xmas tree?

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: jeffp
Date: 20 Dec 99 - 12:53 PM

I've found that a water pistol can be very effective. If you manage to conceal it from the cats, they don't even realize it was you who squirted them. They think the tree itself piddled on them. Yuck, what a concept! Good luck.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Metchosin
Date: 20 Dec 99 - 12:55 PM

A BB gun is always useful, but one must take care to miss the decorations, but thats another story. *BG*

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mbo
Date: 20 Dec 99 - 02:16 PM

My father and I built a cute little white picket fence about a foot and a half high to put around the tree, since our cat likes to hide under it, and play with the ornaments. We got the pickets at Lowe's--they were supposed to be for a garden, and were connected together with wire. We pulled the individuals pickets off, made them a little shorter, and made cross rails to hold them together. Our tree is in a corner, so the fence is 3-sided, and hinged together. It really works! Boo doesn't even try anything with it in place. It's also really festive!

--Mbo

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Little Neophyte
Date: 20 Dec 99 - 02:51 PM

Uncle Charles, were you eating ice cream in bed last night?

Little Neo

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: TerriM
Date: 20 Dec 99 - 06:28 PM

I'm worried about a water pistol in case the electric fairy lights go up and I have no idea what a b.b gun is! A picket fence sounds like a good idea however garden centres here ( U.K) don't sell anything that doesn't look like a xmas present this time of year.

I think my older cat has declared war on the bow at the top of the tree and the younger is merely cannon fodder.Armistice may be declared should a fish be produced in the near future, however I am clean out of our little scaly friends. Anyone got a fish?

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: emily rain
Date: 20 Dec 99 - 06:59 PM

bb:

ewwwwwww.

love,
em

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mick Lowe
Date: 20 Dec 99 - 07:04 PM

So much catching up to do..and I've only been away a couple of days..
First then.. Liz.. what on earth are you doing standing under the clock at Waterloo?.. you want to be freezing the whatsits off at Hinckley.. then I can get you warmed up in the Queen's Head, providing you give us the odd song/tune or two.
As for all you cat owners.. I think you need to make a choice.. tree or cat.. cat or tree.. if you really think you need both then you could try one of the following..

Lead booties for the feline (stops them climbing)
A rolled up newspaper with which to beat the said feline into submission any time it attempts to "mount" the tree
Perhaps the easiest option.. settle for a smaller tree mounted on a table etc so said thicko pussy doesn't realise it's there
If however you've got a really inquistive breed of fur ball you could always visit for a frontal labotemy (apologies re spelling) for your favourite cat
Personally I would use the sack and the nearest canal/river.. but eh.. I don't profess to be a cat lover, even at this time of year.. now I suspect that has wound up many springs.. so I'll sit back and see what happens

Charles.. what can I say?

In such matters of the heart
What true gentleman would impart
Such details of his heart's desire
That when such facts would then transpire
To announce his love to all the world
And expose their secret to all unfurled
Whilst disrecretion should be the trade to woo
And leave you all just wondering who

Peace to you all
Mick

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Caitrin
Date: 21 Dec 99 - 12:00 AM

I attempted to use classical conditioning to prevent my cat from climbing the Christmas tree for my psychology project. I was attempting the water spraying method. Unfortunately, the cat was a little too specific in his conditioning. It doesn't keep him from climbing the tree, he just doesn't climb it when I'm in the room.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 21 Dec 99 - 02:53 AM

We just let our little cat climb and then fall out of the tree. Once he'd landed on his head a few times, even HE got the idea and he is even thicker than Terri's two; whom I've met and they are everything she says, and more.....

Mick, where is Hinkley? If it is further north than Islington, I ain't gonna be there, I dunno, three flakes of watery snow and the country grinds to a halt. Bet it's all gone by Christmas Eve!

Here it is, three days before Christmas and there isn't a stick of holly to be found. The only tree in my garden with berry (singular)is also in flower, at a time when there are no others flowering to pollinate it, and the other two hollies have decided to hibernate. Managed to get one small twig with a berry on it, smooth leaves, so I rule the house again..... (old tradition, if the first holly in the house has smooth leaves, (no prickles) the woman rules. If it has sharp leave, i.e., prickles, the man rules. He hasn't managed to so far in 9 years together......)

Good job I found some mistletoe then, isn't it.

Happy Solstice to you all, keep well, and don't worry, after tonight, the evenings start to get lighter and Spring is on its way!!!

LTS

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 21 Dec 99 - 02:34 PM

Lots to catch up on from the last few days!

I like the idea of the picket fence even without a cat! One of my favourite tree decorating items was the year my Dad made a small ladder and propped it against the (artificial) tree attaching it to the "trunk" with a support wire and place one of my old dolls (a 3 ft "walking" doll) on the ladder in a pretty dress as if she were decorating the tree...

I can't even find any artificial mistletoe where I live! But I have holly and ivy...

I need to say this, Charles (seed), that I must keep mum 'bout the one I love, though my heart wants to cry it out. It's fun to raise eyebrows and make people wonder just which fellow has won my heart. But for now it's a secret and should the time come, it will be announced with a cheer and a shout...

UGH! and to think I have a BA in English Lit!

I'm off to frost more cookies...and start wrapping gifts.

Heh, let's have a "wrapping party"! Anyone have a good mulled wine recipe?? (Always wanted to try that.)

Mary

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mick Lowe
Date: 21 Dec 99 - 05:45 PM

Liz
No problems in finding holly out here in the sticks..then again we haven't got your pollution problems (vague reference to Princess Alice if you recall that far back..)
And yes Hinckley is in that "foreign country" you Londoners refer to as North of Watford... tho' mine host in the Queen's is a born and bred Cockney.. you can't win them all I suppose..
Happy Chrimble to one and all
Mick

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: bseed(charleskratz)
Date: 21 Dec 99 - 05:56 PM

Aw, c'mon guys, it's the cat that's supposed to get the hosing down.

And Bonnie, luv, are there stains?

--Uncle Ba-aa-ad Seed

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Easy Rider
Date: 22 Dec 99 - 12:51 PM

I'm standing under it now.

Hugs and kisses to all my mudcat friends, in far flung places. Happy New Year.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: TerriM
Date: 22 Dec 99 - 01:40 PM

You can get little mulled wine sachets that do all the hard work for you but, if you can't find them we just simmer wine ( not boil) with a cinnamon stick, some fresh grated nutmeg, a few cloves, orange and lemon peel and 2 tablespoons of demerara sugar( or to taste).

If you are feeling really adventurous, you could add a tot of rum or brandy as well. I would advise wrapping presents before, not during :)!

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Micca
Date: 22 Dec 99 - 02:01 PM

And to simmer the wine use (with care) a microwave oven, it heats without alcohol loss due to boiling. It is the 4th reason for having a microwave , for things that are difficult or impossible to do otherwise.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 22 Dec 99 - 03:25 PM

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! I'll have to try the mulled wine--from scratch seeing as I have all the ingredients! And the touch of rum or brandy sounds marvelous! Thanks Terri! And that's a great hint re the microwave, Micca!

With all the toys I have to wrap, I'll definitely need a "nip" afterwards! LOL

Again, Best wishes to one and all!

Mary

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: emily rain
Date: 22 Dec 99 - 07:56 PM

seed -- please tell me it wasn't mint chocolate chip.

terri -- what's the best kinda wine to use for mulling? i've tried many times with everything from port to bow-zhe-lay (fill in the french yourself), and i haven't found anything i really love. but it always sounds so delicious....

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Magpie
Date: 22 Dec 99 - 08:12 PM

It has taken me a while to get around to reading this thread, but here I am! All puckered and ready for the big smooch. Mustaches or not, I'm not choosy!

And Okiemockbird - HANDSHAKES??!!!??? Puhleeze! How romantic! Shaking hands under the mistletoe? C'mon Okie, here's a big one for you: SSSSSSSSMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMOOOOOOOOOOOCCCCCCHHHHHH(Hope I don't have to redefine my sexual orientation now!?)

Lots of all kinds of nice things for you all, and merry Christmas from Magpie

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Micca
Date: 22 Dec 99 - 08:16 PM

Emily Rain, one of the problems with mulling wine is that the heating of the red wine accentuates the tannin in the wine, (thats the stuff that makes your teeth feel furry), the way to offset this is to add sugar(or the sweetner of your choice) and spices and use a microwave to warm as mentioned, this reduces the "cooking time". If you are in the UK a reasonable Bulgarian Cabernet Sauvignon would do and about 2 ounces of spirit of choice, zest of orange or lemon and, cinnamon and ground cloves and spices of choice, go easy on the nutmeg as too much is hallucinogenic and Myristica poisoning is distinctly unpleasant, being drunk or worse, hung over with Hallucinations, no thanks. Ideally your local Health food shop will do sort of mulling "Bouquet Garni" and dark beer and cider can mull really well, too. Go for the sweeter end of the range tho' Guiness mulled is HORRIBLE.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Little Neophyte
Date: 22 Dec 99 - 08:35 PM

Emily think more on the lines of vanilla.

Does anyone have change for the laundry mat?
Charles, we can not leave the bed like this. That would be disgusting.

BB

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: catspaw49
Date: 22 Dec 99 - 08:45 PM

Geeziz what a thread........Basically I just came by to let Cleigh off to spend some time under the mistletoe. He wants to fulfill Mian's request and has been bugging me for days!!! Any of the rest of you who feel the spirit of the season....PLEASE, give him a little one on that sweet little face of his. The rump thing is kinda' embarassing to him. Be kind. SSSSSHHHHHH......Don't say I told you anything..................Hey little guy, How ya' doin' now? Feel better after brushing your teeth? Well the gangs around and I told them you were staying for awhile..........Me? No, I'll just slip home to Karen......and besides, only Aine would kiss me after I was slobbered on by that camel in the "My Theory" thread...But she did give me one on Mudcat Radio tonight...that was neat, a three way call with a kiss!!!! ........Have a good time Cleigh.....I'll pick you up later.

Spaw

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Magpie
Date: 22 Dec 99 - 09:08 PM

Oh, Cleigh, it's so nice of you to come! I'm Magpie. Welcome, welcome to the "smooching-under-the-mistletoe fair"! Let me have a nice big one! -Oh no, Cleigh! Right smack on the mouth, if you please! Yes, that's better! Now, come with me and I'll show you around the fair and introduce you to all the merry smoochers. Hello everyone! This is our latest arrival, Cleigh. Say "Welcome Cleigh" everyone!

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: emily rain
Date: 22 Dec 99 - 09:50 PM

BB -- thank god. i didn't know if i should be worried about our dear friend...

Micca -- so noted! thank you. i'm in the us, but we get cabernet sauvignon here, too. : ) may i presume you mean two oz. of spirit per bottle, not per serving? aw yeah, i'm doin' mulled wine shots tonight...

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 23 Dec 99 - 01:41 AM

Thanks Mary, I have finally wandered into this thread.

As for me, kisses to all female 'catters and hugs to all the males.

Jon

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 Dec 99 - 02:36 AM

Banjo Bonnie - DON'T WASH THE BED!!!!!

Someone in the UK has just won a stupid amount of cash for exhibiting hers in the Tate Gallery, as an exhibit in the Turner Prize competition!

You could display it as an original, or frame it, just think how lovely those grapes will look squished against the glass in the frame. And the rubber chicken will add that hint of mystery. I'd take the celery out though, it will only go rotten and smell.....

LTS

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mían
Date: 23 Dec 99 - 01:00 PM

o boyo boyo, c'mere, cleigh, let me pour this champagne all over you and...

happy holidays to all of yeesh

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: TerriM
Date: 23 Dec 99 - 01:43 PM

Leave the celery, just varnish it. Emily, don't listen to Micca, he's a fearful wine snob! (oh, yes you are!)We use whatever is cheap and just add more sugar if it's a little tannic. And he probably did mean a tot per serving, he usually does. I've been stood hopefully under this misletoe for days now, not that I'm hinting or anything you understand... it's just that some people get kisses and some people don't, if you see what I mean and ...., well, there's always next year, I suppose.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Micca
Date: 23 Dec 99 - 01:48 PM

Emily rain mentioned that one because its available for about $5-7 dollars a bottle here, which is cheap for the quality.Of course any goodish red would do but avoid the very expensive or the Wine Fairy will come and bash you on the bonce with her wand!!!

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 23 Dec 99 - 03:13 PM

Here's an idea so no-one is missed....

All the "gents" in one line and all the "ladies" in another....now let's move the lines in opposite directions under the mistletoe (in the way sports teams do after a game....)

Now how's 'bout some "line dance music"......just kidding...

Boy is the mulled wine potent!

Mary

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Mbo
Date: 23 Dec 99 - 03:24 PM

Whoa! A kissing assembly line!

--Mbo

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Magpie
Date: 23 Dec 99 - 08:14 PM

Lord Henry Ford, what have you done!

Magpie

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Micca
Date: 23 Dec 99 - 08:31 PM

NB any parts left sticking out at the end will be sawn off and recycled to the line!!!! Jaysus who put the Wray and Nephews. or was it Stroh in the mulled
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Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 02:18 AM

No, you didn't!!

Stroh is for external application only, didn't you know that?

Mind you, I once made chocolate mousse, with three layers. Top layer was white chocolate with Bacardi rum, second was milk chocolate with stroh and the bottom was dark chocolate with Woods 100proof......

LTSH

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Skipjack
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 05:02 AM

I haven't seen your CV yet, Liz. The position of foredeck hand on the good ship Skipjack remains vacant.

One of the few fringe benefits is the bottle of Woods 100 lashed to the mast.

We set sail for the azur waters of the North Sea in January, now the nights are drawing out nicely.

Skipjack

PS Bring the chocolate moose.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Micca
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 11:57 AM

to return to the tree climbing cats please feel free to add to this
Chorus
Cats on christmas trees
Cats on tiles
Cats with fur balls that go on for miles
Cats with there faces wreathed in smiles
As they decimate the Christmas decorations

The moggy is a lonely bloke
Rarely gets a Rum and coke
But when he does he goes for broke
As he vomits up the lot on the hearthrug
chorus
At christmas time the cats go mad
They rip the sweater that was meant for Dad
The eat the food before its had
as they revel in the joys of dissapation

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Micca
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 12:35 PM

they eat the tinsel and the mistletoe
the chew the Christmas lamps until thy blow
then they swallow one and watch the glow
as it travels through their stomach and intestines

a cat with food you can not trust
it never knows whether to sh*t or burst
And I'm never sure which outcome is the worst
As they revel in the joys of overeating

A Mogs your friend except at christmas time
When it suddenly gets this urge to climb
And sticks up 2 fingers to "old lang syne"
As it revels in an orgy of destruction

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 01:20 PM

Okay, I'll be heading out to start the Holidays with family....see ya'll next year!

Mary

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: TerriM
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 08:16 PM

Micca, I have to admit to complete adoration of your parody...... Oh, no, sorry, don't.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: TerriM
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 08:24 PM

Micca, I have to admit to complete adoration of your parody...... Oh, no, sorry, don't.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: DonMeixner
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 08:51 PM

There is no end of attention I'd love to give and recieve to all the fair ones in the forum.

I'd send an intracontinental one to Katey, fellow jewelry maker and gentle soul. A transpacific one to Alison who must wonder what is wrong with a man who can't master the ICQ. And to Liz and Bonnie and Vixen and even to Muse who can grab my beard and get my attention anytime.

Don

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Little Neophyte
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 09:33 PM

Don, do I really have to grab your beard to get your attention?
Are you ticklish? That should wake you up real quick.

BB

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: _gargoyle
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 09:50 PM

Here pussy, pussy, pussy....

Kitty doesn't work.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 24 Dec 99 - 10:04 PM

Miaow,

Are your going to kiss me now?

Jon

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: catspaw49
Date: 25 Dec 99 - 03:02 AM

WELL MERRY CHRISTMAS JON.......If you're at all depressed today, know that you have cracked Spaw up completely. LMAWROTF........GREAT line....PERFECT delivery!!!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS my friend and thanks for a great laugh!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 25 Dec 99 - 03:10 AM

Spaw, surely you meant to say purrfect

Jon

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 25 Dec 99 - 03:12 AM

Spaw, surely you meant to say purrfect

Jon

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 25 Dec 99 - 07:29 PM

Don, I've got to put the cat out (!) and I'll be right over....... it's been one of those days, anyone know a good smoke alarm make???

Jon, thank you for your comments personally earlier this month, got me through a bad bout of homesickness and made today a bit more special, thank you.... Hope you got the warm fuzzy feeling around about 11.00am. The cat got his at 5.00pm, see the tyger thread for reason.....

LTS

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: DonMeixner
Date: 25 Dec 99 - 11:22 PM

Bonnie, sorry my dear, not ticklish. Its the beard or nothing.

Liz, I have First Alerts all over the house. Lived through a fire once so I know the need for a good alarm. As far as your cat making an ash of his(her)self. What do you expect dear, its just a cat.

Besides, The Muse is the only one close enough to actually have a chance at my beard. I'd better be more careful what I say on the forum. :-)))

Don

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From:
Date: 26 Dec 99 - 08:50 PM

re:14 dec 99, 2155hrs (09:55pm) and here's a kiss for the homely maiden too

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Dec 99 - 02:51 AM

Well I hope everyone here gets the 'flu!!!'

I've just spent a miserable Boxing Day and two bank holidays in bed with 'flu' (not good for us asthmatics), I now have a throat like I've gargled with razor blades and no voice at all... Who was it gave me that long frenchie with the aftertaste of taramasalata???? Come on, I know it was one of you gave me this 'flu'......

LTS

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Skipjack
Date: 30 Dec 99 - 08:12 AM

Sorry, Lizzie. It was me!

It wasn't deliberate, but does bring to mind New Year '84, when I was sludge-gulped at midnight by the village femme fatale, and I contracted a rampant dose of glandular fever, which I have never fully recovered from.

Dangerous thing, snogging, even if it is virtual, it seems! Sorry you had such a crap time of it, and hope yer back on yer pins for New Years Eve.

I'm playing an all night session down on Mendip, and will probably end up getting me kit off with the druids, downwind of the beacon on Maesbury Hill. Can't wait!!!!

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Micca
Date: 30 Dec 99 - 08:25 AM

If your out with the Druids, watch those potions the brew, and lag the old wedding tackle or you may add a new dimension the "Snap on Tools"* concept as LtS once said "I didn't know you could snap them off"

* its some kind of a maintenance company country-wide here inthe UK, its logo on its vans says Snap-on Tools.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Dec 99 - 01:07 PM

Said that to the photocopier engineer last week, he had to be helped out of the bowels of the machine he was trying to fix.....

Skyclad may be a tad damper than you desire, make sure it doesn't shrink in the wash....!

LTS

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: T in Oklahoma (Okiemockbird)
Date: 30 Dec 99 - 02:11 PM

Liz the Squeak, I hope you get better soon. Maybe you should mosey over to the tavern and have LonesomeEJ fix you up a phlegm-cutting drink of some sort.

Why do you call yourself "the Squeak" ?

T.

Subject: RE: I've just hung the Mistletoe at Mudcat!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 31 Dec 99 - 04:04 AM

I was called the squeak for the very simple reason, I do.

Listen if you can to a Les Barker CD, called 'A Cardi and Bloke', the noise like a demented bat that stops the show frequently is me. I giggle. I giggle dreadfully.....

That is all you need to know, so there is no need for TerriM, Spawn of TerriM or Micca to elucidate is there.....

LTS