May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing

Subject: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 10 May 17 - 02:10 PM

I had a choice of either posting this early or posting it late. I chose early because I don't know if I'll have internet access this Sunday. I hope it doesn't confuse anyone!

The May Press Room Shanty, Forebitter and Foc's'le Ballad Session will be a week from this Saturday -- Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 3:30 to 7:30 PM at The Press Room on Daniel Street in Portsmouth, NH.

Another purchase and sale agreement has been signed on The Press Room (the first sale fell through) and when a sale goes through, the Press Room will probably have to close temporarily for some repairs and upgrades, so... Let's get together at The Press Room and sing while we can!

Live, participatory music -- especially singing with friends! -- makes our world a better place and us more healthy...and definitely improves our disposition.

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 11 May 17 - 10:32 AM

I just got word that, more than likely, The Press Room will be closed for renovations from June 3 through August. When I get back from Indian Neck this weekend, I'll start work on finding a temporary Portsmouth venue for the shanty sing.

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 11 May 17 - 11:40 AM

But the MAY shanty sing is definitely ON for Saturday, May 20th!

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: GUEST,Don Hale
Date: 13 May 17 - 12:18 AM

I'm often confused about a lot of things, but I do expect to be there.

                               Don

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 14 May 17 - 10:24 AM

In reply to Charlie's email inquiry (I'm not at home), tha May Press Room shanty sing is on the usual Saturday, at the usual time, and in the usual plac.

See you there!

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Charley Noble
Date: 14 May 17 - 03:27 PM

And I'm planning to be there, hell or high water.

Charlie Ipcar

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 14 May 17 - 11:42 PM

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Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 16 May 17 - 12:38 PM

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Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 16 May 17 - 06:30 PM

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Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 17 May 17 - 06:29 AM

Well, my exciting news is I was admitted to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital around 3:00 this morning...

Drove over to th ER last night around 9-9:30 because the productive cough (what I thought was the tradition post-festival cold complicated by tree sperm) turned unproductive and I discovered breathing was major work. So after they stabbed me, stuck me full of stuff, EKG, chest X-ray, CTA scan, etc. and a couple of breathing treatments, the medicos said it was bronchitis. Can't believe it blew up as quickly as it did.

I feel great otherwise. They decided to keep me because walking back from the loo, my oxygen level dropped and I got a tad out of breath.

Not sure when or if I'll actually get any sleep. With luck I'll get sprung later today. This was such a surprise and it came on so quickly after a lovely weekend and a long drive (broken by breakfast, a visit to Professor Child, some accessory shopping on the Mass Pike, and a late lunch before I made it back to the ol' homestead.

More details at Facebook. I don't FEEL ill -- why am I in the hospital? I'd like to go home and get some sleep!

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: GUEST,Guest-Dianne
Date: 17 May 17 - 10:35 AM

Good grief Linn, I hope you are now home and resting more comfortably.
Breathing, you can't live without it.

Sadly, I will be unable to attend Saturday's session. I will be picking up a friend from rehab to take her home and stay a day or so with her. She broke her hip and is mending well, but since she had just moved into her home 2 days before the accident, she cannot be alone. The place is strewn with boxes and there isn't a working kitchen. Another friend will take over after my stint.

Sing one for me!
Dianne

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 17 May 17 - 06:37 PM

I hadn't expected to stay last night, but it was decided around 2 a.m. To admit me. I thought it likely I'd be released today, but the doctor came in late morning and said she wanted to keep me another day to watch the transition from intravenous meds to pills and have another couple sessions with the nebulizer. I feel great today (never felt "sick" just not a lot of lung capacity). And wide awake despite it being almost 27 hours since my one-hour nap yesterday and running on an Indian Neck sleep deficit -- thanks to prednisone, the new speed, I think.

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 17 May 17 - 08:20 PM

Oh, dear! Get better soon!

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 18 May 17 - 06:57 AM

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Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 18 May 17 - 04:17 PM

Home from the hospital. Pharmacy took a little longer than the pharmacist expected -- the doctor who DIDN'T send the Rx electronically had to be contacted for more information for one of the 'scripts.

I need to send some fairly time-sensitive emails later today, but right now I'm retiring to my boudoir to REST (and pet a cat).

Yes, I will be at the Friday session.

Yes, I will be at Saturday's sea music session.

How long I'll stay at either is up in the air -- I'll play it by ear as to how I'm feeling and my energy level (and how long it takes me to catch my breath).

I actually have a voice, believe it or not. I just don't have any lung capacity to back it up.

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 18 May 17 - 08:34 PM

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Where does this thread disappear to in just a few hours?!?

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 18 May 17 - 08:48 PM

I'm glad you are home! I hope Friday and Saturday's music energizes you, but don't overtax yourself.

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 19 May 17 - 07:05 AM

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Why DOES his thread disappear in just a few hours?!?

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: GUEST,Wee Jock
Date: 19 May 17 - 07:29 AM

Hope you get better and are back to 100% very soon. This from the other side of the pond. Take care.

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 19 May 17 - 02:16 PM

Thanks for the good wishes!

I just made the executive decision that there is absolutely no way I can get dressed, get in a car, and drive to Portsmouth for this afternoon's (Friday) trad session -- even if I didn't intend to stay that long. Made arrangements with responsible "adult" supervision (or what passes for adult in our circle ;-) ) and emailed the usual suspects not to expect me even though I had been adamant about coming.

After I finish the hot and sour soup for lunch (before prednisone takes all my tastebuds away), I'll again retire for another nap, I think.

And rest up so I can put in an appearance at tomorrow's sea music singaround.

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 20 May 17 - 10:01 AM

Why does this thread drop off after just a few hours?!?

Right now I'm rethinking whether I'll be able to stay upright and moving around long enough to put in an appearance at today's session. I was out of breath just bring coffee and fruit and cereal up for breakfast. And I want a nap...at 10 aa.m.

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 20 May 17 - 10:21 AM

SESSION MEETING TODAY AS SCHEDULED!!! Alas, I won't be there. I'm being realistic and realizing that coming to the session would probably set my recovery back. I need a nap.

If someone would be so kind as to make notes of the songs sung and either forward them to me or post the, I would appreciate it.

There WILL be adult supervision (kindly provided by Emery Hutchins). Play nice; treat your servers well, and I'll try to let everyone know soon (as soon as I can nail something down) where we'll be meeting for the next three months while the Press Room is closed for renovations.

Sing your hearts out and raise those rafters a few feet.

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 20 May 17 - 11:11 AM

Where does this thread disappear to in less than an hour?!?

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Jeri
Date: 20 May 17 - 01:12 PM

It doesn't, Linn.

Something is happening on your computer.

Try refreshing the main page before getting concerned.
Your system is probably reverting to an older version of the thread.

You also may want to "trace" the thread or bookmark it. I don't think anybody else is having the problem. Otherwise, there's probably a way to set your browser to always refresh a thread when you click on it.

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 20 May 17 - 03:34 PM

You're right, Jeri. I'm on my iPad and I think it doesn't refresh the same as my desktop and probably needs to be coaxed to refresh. (Annoying.)

Thanks for the reassurance.

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 21 May 17 - 08:40 AM

Hutch kindly sent me the notes of what songs were sung yesterday, so I'll post them later when I recoup a bit of energy. Seems like I can only do the simplest of things...and then rest afterwards.

Sounds as if a wonderful time was had -- sorry I had to miss it.

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: ranger1
Date: 21 May 17 - 12:06 PM

We missed you, too, Linn. However, we're also glad you took the time off to rest and recoup.

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Charley Noble
Date: 21 May 17 - 01:10 PM

Tami and I took about a dozen good photos of the session which are posted to our Facebook pages.

Charlie Ipcar

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 22 May 17 - 07:46 AM

Thanks for the photos, Charlie & Tami! I've got a song list from Hutch and will post it as soon as I have enough energy. It's amazing right now how much even writing an email drags me out and requires a nap to recouperate!

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 23 May 17 - 03:07 PM

Thanks to Hutch for making note of the songs and singers!

The Crew – Emery Hutchins, Charlie Ipcar, Ranger1, Tony Hilliard & Janet Young, Bob Eaton, Don Hale, Martha Bowen, Mike Modern, Mike Blair, Justine Donovan, Heather Barrows.

1. The Old Figurehead Carver - Tony Hilliard
2. Rowdy Soul - Emery Hutchins
3. By the Pagoda Anchorage - Charlie Ipcar
4. Noah's Ark Shanty - Bob Eaton
5. Goodbye, Fare Thee Well - Don Hale
6. Isle Au Haut Lullaby - Martha Bowen
7. Bay of Fundy - Tony
8. Shadow Boats - Charlie
9. The Mermaid - Mike Modern
10. The River - Bob
11. Pay Me My Money Down - Emery
12. Marco Polo - Mike Modern
13. Three Score and Ten - Bob
14. Grey Funnel Line - Don
15. No More Fish, No Fishermen - Mike Blair
16. Davey Louston - Justine Donovan
17. Gloucester by the Sea - Martha
18. The Bowden - Janet and Tony
19. Along the Bay - Emery
20. Spectral Fishing Fleet - Charlie
21. Bold Fisherman - Michael Modern
22. Strike the Bell - Bob
23. Farewell to Tarwaithie - Don
24. Kerry Recruit - Mike Blair
25. My Son Tim - Justine
26. Story – Ranger1
27. Follow the Heron Home - Martha
28. Dark Old Waters - Tony and Janet
29. Old Zeb - Emery
30. Bay of Fundy - Tony
31. The Shantyman - Charlie
32. Botany Bay - Mike Modern
33. Boys of Killibegs - Bob
34. Margarita - Don
35. Paddy West - Heather Barrows
36. Astoria's Bar - Martha
37. Bound to Go Back to Botany Bay - Tony and Janet
38. Barrett's Privateers - Tony
39. West Indies Blues - Charlie and Emery
40. Dillon Bay - Mike Modern
41. Clear Away in the Morning - Bob
42. Lady Franklin's Lament - Don
43. Roll the Woodpile Down - Heather
44. Hills of Isle Au Haut - Martha
45. Take It from Day to Day - Tony
46. Lukie's Boat - Emery
47. Seaman's Hymn - Don Hale and the Company

Please let me know of any additions or corrections, especially on song titles. Because I wasn't there to glean additional information, I know I've mistitled some songs, despite quick googling.

Thanks again to everyone for coming, to Charlie and Ranger1 for photos, and to Hutch for taking notes. I really appreciate it! Missed you all!

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: GUEST,Don Hale
Date: 24 May 17 - 12:29 PM

Linn, we did miss you, on all counts: singer, knowledge base, raconteur,fearless leader, etc.! It was nice to have some Cape Ann folk join us, as well as Mike Blair (who was passing thru, rather than over). A couple of title nit-picks: #5 should be "Sing You Well", from the Short Sharp Shanties collection Vol.1. #34 should be "Mariquita". I thought there was some fine singing this session! Martha, did you find your way to this thread? Also it looks like I'll have to wait a year to hear Dianne sing the Padstow May Song" (I know, you were being a caring friend).

                            Don

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: GUEST,Guest-Dianne
Date: 24 May 17 - 02:44 PM

Ahh, Don.

Perhaps I can sing it in June and not get ticketed!
Dianne

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 24 May 17 - 06:11 PM

Dianne -- the Press Room will be closed for renovations in June (and probably July and August).

I'm working on finding a temporary venue.

Linn

Subject: RE: May Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: GUEST,henryp
Date: 28 Jun 17 - 03:07 AM

Later this year;

October 8, 2017 - Portsmouth, NH
The Music Hall, 131 Congress Street
603.436.2400 http://www.themusichall.org

Robin and Linda Williams with Garrison Keillor