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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: katlaughing Date: 18 Mar 01 - 11:17 PM My condolences to you, too, McGrath. So sorry to hear about your brother. You song is absolutely beautiful. Pat/Spaw you, my dear one, have outdone yourself in eloquence. That is one on the most beautiful expressions I have ever read: Our hearts are made not of tissue, but made from the spirits of friends who have touched them.. Mick, maybe a wee smile through the tears, if Amos' offer is enticing, I'll up the ante with a dulcimer, fiddle, 3 pianos, a cello and all the other instruments at my sister's in the Rockies, as well as my mom's old taterbug mando...lots of respite and fresh air...a bit like your hill. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Mar 01 - 10:31 PM I thought it might be a good idea to bring all of this to one thread, so below ar all of the posts after Mick's on the original thread. From experience, its a lot easier to save or print this way. ********************************************************** Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: Justa Picker Date: 18-Mar-01 - 03:56 PM I just went and read the original thread and now this follow up and it sent shivers down my spine. What can I say? My heartfelt thoughts go out to you Big Mick and to Jim's family.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: CarolC Date: 18-Mar-01 - 04:04 PM I'm sorry for your loss, Big Mick. My best thoughts and wishes go to you, and to your friend's family and loved ones.
Carol
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: Jed Marum Date: 18-Mar-01 - 04:04 PM Sorry to hear the sad news, Mick, but inspired by the love and goodness you put in your thoughts here. My prayers for Jims' family and friends at their loss. My thanks for your telling of the tales.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: Ebbie Date: 18-Mar-01 - 04:06 PM Oh, Big Mick... The only thing I can say, as I once did with a loss of mine, was that the people who are hurting are the fortunate ones- they got to know the person. And I can add, the person who got to have you in his life. Blessings on you and on those left behind. Ebbie
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: Dave Swan Date: 18-Mar-01 - 04:09 PM Mick, I'll raise a pint to you and Jim. I count myself lucky to have heard CCB when all of you played. He's lucky that you were his friend. The loss of a bandmate hurts in a way nothing else can, and you all have my warmest wishes. You know the song I'll sing for Jim. Best, Dave
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: Morticia Date: 18-Mar-01 - 04:13 PM My sincerest condolences Mick, to his family and to his friends, clearly you were a good one.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: Micca Date: 18-Mar-01 - 04:23 PM Mick, my thoughts and sympathy go to you, the band, and to Jims Family too, It is hard to let someone go, I am glad you had the chance to sing to him too, especially "Parting glass" reading about that brought tears to my eyes too.
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: Willie-O Date: 18-Mar-01 - 04:35 PM yeah, mick, what they said. my dad, who played piano for over seventy years, is disappearing to Alzheimers. Still responds to music though. seems like the best thing I can do is sit by his bed and play for him. last time he said "I'm loving every note." The Parting Glass, what a great song. All it's about is, we're none of us perfect or even particularly adequate, but we do the best we can in the time we've got. spent it in good company. love, W-O
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: Animaterra Date: 18-Mar-01 - 04:37 PM Oh, Mick, what a loss. We would all love to hold you and let you cry and tell you we're here for you- hang in there, buddy, consider yourself hugged and know you are loved. ((((((((BIG MICK))))))))
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: Little Neophyte Date: 18-Mar-01 - 05:20 PM I feel so deeply for your tremendous loss Mick. I will light a candle for Jim and send prayers for Darla and their kids. My thoughts are with you. With much love, Bonnie
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: Jeri Date: 18-Mar-01 - 05:56 PM Mick, Jim was lucky to have you as a friend, and it sounds like you were lucky as well. I don't think there's a better way to go than with a song from a good friend lingering in the air. Love and unlimited hugs to you, and for you to spread around. Jeri
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Date: 18-Mar-01 - 06:17 PM My condolences Mick.... At least Jim got his song from you. Another angel got his wings mate. Yours, (in sympathy) Aye. Dave
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: WYSIWYG Date: 18-Mar-01 - 06:28 PM Love and lap, Mick, all, for you. ~S~
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: kat/katlaughing Date: 18-Mar-01 - 06:35 PM Oh, Mick, you have such a big heart and we are so blessed at your willingness to share it. I am so sorry for the loss of your mate and for his family. I, too, will light a candle, as soon as I dry the avalanche of tears, for Jim and all of you. You always share in such an eloquent and beautiful way. Thank you, my friend, luvyakat'leen
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: Sorcha Date: 18-Mar-01 - 06:46 PM Dammit all, it's hard to type when you can't see......My deepest condolences, Mick, to you and Jim's family. Raising a glass, here. My lap is not very big, but you are welcome to cram as much of you into it as you can, darlin'.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: Bill D Date: 18-Mar-01 - 06:54 PM I hope my passing is easier than Jim's, but no matter how or when, if someone can make my last day as meaningful and 'right' as you two did for him, it will be fine. There is no easy way to say goodbye to a friend, but "The Parting Glass" will do.......
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: catspaw49 Date: 18-Mar-01 - 07:05 PM Lotta' wet keyboards Sorch........... I hope the strength that has sustained his family through Darla's illness continues to be as strong and that they can find some solace in the the knowledge that both Jim and Darla have had the best life offers.....the love and concern, caring and laughter, songs and love, of true friends. I hope for them the same. And as for you Mick, its all been said. Soon the void left by Jim will be filled to overflowing with the memories of happier times and better songs. Our hearts are made not of tissue, but made from the spirits of friends who have touched them. All Our Best, Pat and Karen
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Big Mick needs good thoughts & prayer From: SINSULL Date: 18-Mar-01 - 07:12 PM Mick, Jim and Darla are blessed with good friends and a loving family. They made his passing easier. Take care of yourself and celebrate his life in your music. I am sorry for your loss. Mary
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: MMario Date: 18 Mar 01 - 10:14 PM At times like these, words fail me. But my thoughts are with you Mick, and with your band and Jim's family. |
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: Tinker Date: 18 Mar 01 - 09:38 PM Mick, I've been away from the net a few days (work I couldn't delay), but your Irish way with words has the tears streaming down my face. There'll be a candle burning in the morning and a blessing winging through the night. Tinker |
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: alison Date: 18 Mar 01 - 09:32 PM that was gorgeous McGrath.... thanks yep Mick I played "Hold me close" for all of you in Paltalk tonight........ felt like the right thing to do.. slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: CamiSu Date: 18 Mar 01 - 09:18 PM Mick, My condolances all around, but I must admit, if I had a choice, I'd like to have a sendoff such as you gave Jim. While I know it hurts to love so much, how empty it must be without love. And I think you're right about folkies. We tend to accept the emotions and keep them closer to the surface. I could wish more of the world were this way. It might solve some of the problems we engender by not communicating. God bless you and Darla and their loved ones...ALL of them. CamiSu |
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: Sorcha Date: 18 Mar 01 - 09:10 PM (oops calling a JoeClone) Kevin, that is a beautiful song, I wish I had had it for my mother's service. I am sorry for your troubles, too, my friend. '01 is not shaping up too well for us is it? It just feels like if you could open the right door, or turn the right corner, they would still be there. It takes a while to realize that they are not "Here"....... |
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 18 Mar 01 - 09:03 PM Thanks Mick for letting us have that.
Here is a song I wrote a couple of years ago when my wife's mother died. Last week (March 6th 2001)my brother Brian suddenly died over in Ireland, and I found myself remembering it as I walked up to his place, and I sang it in the pub after we buried him on Sunday. It seemed to fit him well.
I just sang the first two verses - the last one didn't seem necessary. (Maybe it might work better as a first verse, with the other two to follow.)
I find songs can help a lot sometimes. I hope maybe this one might - and I've put it up on my website tonight, with chords, but no notes, - "Over the edge of the world".
Now you've left us behind and you've gone on your way,
I'm watching and waiting and trying hard to see
Well, I stood at the cross at the far end of town,
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: Sorcha Date: 18 Mar 01 - 09:01 PM "nreathe" Amos? I really like that one. Sort of breathe, need and grieve all in one word. Appropriate typos..... |
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: GUEST,Amos Date: 18 Mar 01 - 08:49 PM Mick, Whatever you need, whenever you need it, friend. My heart goes out to you; stay the course, don't forget to nreathe, and come through even wiser for it (if that is possible!). If you need to run off for a bit, you have a pied a terre in San Diego by the healing waters of the Pacific should you need it. Two Martins, an autoharp and a fivestring at your call.
With warmest affection,
Amos |
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: katlaughing Date: 18 Mar 01 - 08:16 PM Alison just played a beautiful tune she'd written for Darla, now for Jim, too, in Paltalk. It was just incredibly beautiful. We love you Mick, darlin'...hugs all round. |
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: Amergin Date: 18 Mar 01 - 08:09 PM Mick, just think of all the music you'll make with him when next you meet.... |
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: alison Date: 18 Mar 01 - 07:55 PM Mick, you know I love you....................... and there are lots of hugs, and prayers, and good thoughts heading to you, Jim, Darla and all the others from all the way over here.......... what you did for Jim was wonderful, very moving (howling and tears from me too).............. I hope someone does the same for me when its my turn... that was a wonderful send-off........ love alison
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: Noreen Date: 18 Mar 01 - 07:34 PM Mick, thank you for sharing that with us, you describe it so well. I can see you and Jim there, and hear you singing the Parting Glass... You couldn't have done more for him. Noreen |
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: wysiwyg Date: 18 Mar 01 - 07:20 PM And Mick... I remember every word you wrote about this... it's all in there, and I am feeling with you as much of it as I can. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: SINSULL Date: 18 Mar 01 - 07:18 PM I posted there and will add here: If only we were all blessed with friends like Mick. You are a treasure, Mick. Mourn for your friend but celebrate him too. And lean on your friends here for support and sympathy. I am lighting a candle tonight for you. Be well. Mary |
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: wysiwyg Date: 18 Mar 01 - 07:13 PM ... where he asks for thoughts and prayers for the others concerned, more than for himself. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: Sorcha Date: 18 Mar 01 - 07:12 PM Perhaps this clickie will take you directly to Mick's post......... |
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Subject: NonMusic, NonBS:Big Mick Needs Hugs From: Sorcha Date: 18 Mar 01 - 07:10 PM This is actually Part II. For Part I, see here . If you can scroll down to Big Mick's message of March 18th, you can read his own words............. |