BS: smallpiper still alive and kickin'

Subject: smallpiper still alive and kickin'
From: GUEST,smallpiper
Date: 24 Jul 02 - 12:45 PM

Hi guys and galls I have been absent from the cat for several months this was due to a catastrophic computer failure, I lost my job, my home and partner and had a minor heart attack. However, having borrowed a computer (whilst mine is still in the dock yard) survived the health scare and moved into a grotty flat, I am still gadding about playing at as many sessions and festivals as I can. I now fully understand the meaning of the saying that this is no rehearsal. To all my friends email me as I currently have an empty address book then I'll be able to fill you all in with the events of the last few months. Finally anyone going to the Durham folk party this weekend?

Subject: RE: BS: smallpiper still alive and kickin'
From: Morticia
Date: 24 Jul 02 - 01:20 PM

Glad you are relatively well and still with us...

Subject: RE: BS: smallpiper still alive and kickin'
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 24 Jul 02 - 01:44 PM

John, could you apologise to your mate John who came to the Hase last night. I was showering a cloud of invective on Oaklet (who deserves these things) and John got the wrong end of the stick and thought I was talking to him. I was probably lucky he didn't slot me there and then, but he seemed understandably distressed. Next time I'll just give Oakers a slapping instead. Good to have you back with us. Your recent life events sound like a blues.

Skipjack

Subject: RE: BS: smallpiper still alive and kickin'
From: weepiper
Date: 24 Jul 02 - 02:04 PM

Wow smallpiper, sounds like a bad few months. If it's any consolation I did wonder where you were when there were no posts for a while. Glad you're on the road to recovery anyway.

You might be interested that I just bought a set of old 3/4 size highland pipes. This will be the last set. I can....kick...this....habit! 3 sets of pipes is enough! ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: smallpiper still alive and kickin'
From: GUEST,smallpiper
Date: 24 Jul 02 - 02:06 PM

Which John skipjack there were 5 John's there! Weepiper I have on order a set of Hamish Border pipes!!!!! delivery should be in December I can't wait!!!

Subject: RE: BS: smallpiper still alive and kickin'
From: Les from Hull
Date: 24 Jul 02 - 02:24 PM

Good to have you back, John!

Subject: RE: BS: smallpiper still alive and kickin'
From: InOBU
Date: 24 Jul 02 - 02:33 PM

JOHN!!!!! Genie and I are send you an e-hug. Best wishes, the virtual Larry and Genie.

Subject: RE: BS: smallpiper still alive and kickin'
From: nutty
Date: 24 Jul 02 - 03:11 PM

I'll be at Durham ..... hopefully SAT/SUN

Subject: RE: BS: smallpiper still alive and kickin'
From: catspaw49
Date: 24 Jul 02 - 03:15 PM

So outside of that stuff, everything's been pretty good huh?

Geeziz John......unreal.....Let's hope it's all behind you and I'm glad you're back!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: smallpiper still alive and kickin'
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Jul 02 - 03:27 PM

What Spaw said! Welcome back and thanks for letting us know you are relatively okay!

Subject: RE: BS: smallpiper still alive and kickin'
From: bernil
Date: 24 Jul 02 - 05:05 PM

Welcome back, John!

You've really had some terrible months but now it can just get better! I've missed you a lot and I'm so glad that you're back in life and in Cyberspace again!

Berit

Subject: RE: BS: smallpiper still alive and kickin'
From: GUEST,smallpiper
Date: 25 Jul 02 - 04:58 AM

Thanks Guys and Gals Yeah things have been a bit poo over the last few months and as yet I'm still not out of the woods but I'm buggered if these things are going to beat me. I'm Durham bound this weekend and am planning on going to Whitby for the full week of the festival (if that dosn't kill me nothing will).

Tip:-) If any of you are visiting festivals over the summer wear your 'cat t-shirts its the best way for other catters to identify you - I've already met several at Cleathorpes and Rotherbury as a result.