BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC

Subject: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 01:15 PM

As many of you may know we met here. As we prepare to drive to Washington DC from the depths of the South (Columbus GA), for our wedding, next Saturday. I am moved to express my gratitude.

It is here that I met my best friend, My playmate, a music mate, my life partner my lover and (I never used to think I'd be able to say this) my soul mate.

To anyone who doesn't think think this is a community and a special place, I offer my experience and example. Thank you to you all and may you all be as blessed as me.

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: michaelr
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 01:58 PM

Let me be first to offer congratulations and my heartfelt best wishes for your life together. Mudcat rules!

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Amos
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 02:17 PM

JtS:

Congrats again, sailor. I would remind you these archives are always recoverable!! L>) So you can look fondly back, twenty or thirty years hence, on the heart-fires that began your life together! :>)

A

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: GUEST,Fat B****rd
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 02:44 PM

As I may have mentioned before, Carol C. was the first person to ever acknowledge me on the 'Cat, for that reason alone may I wish you both a wonderful day and much future happiness. Love and best from the fB.

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 03:40 PM

Plus you get the accordion to boot! Not a bad deal Jack!

Cheers

Rick

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: wysiwyg
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 03:42 PM

I am sure he and Carol worked out a deal where he refrains from booting the accordian, Rick.

Love... innit grand?

~S~

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 03:50 PM

Now this is a thread that shouldn't be classified as BS.

If I post a song link, that'll makes it a music thread. So here's the one we had for a wedding march when we were married, and that was 1964.

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Morticia
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 04:05 PM

ahhhhhhhhh......(wipes away surreptitious tear) best of luck for the wedding, I'll be with you in thought

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Jeri
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 04:32 PM

Honeymoon at the Getaway?

We've decided you can't have her. Please give her back now.

Seriously, I wish y'all the best of everything. I've met soulmates here, but it's the British meaning of 'mate'. My life has changed radically (for the better) because of them. Mudcat brings together people with a common interest in folk music who would otherwise never get to know one another. There's a bigger pool of potential participants in one's life.

...and don't forget the photos!

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Celtic Soul
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 06:20 PM

Why, you're welcome, Jack!

Can you imagine? All this from a simple "Check out this site...lot's of great music info".

I am glad that for *once* a recomendation I made actually panned out better than I could have hoped.

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Little Hawk
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 06:54 PM

Ah, those magic moments...

Best wishes from the Hawk!

- LH

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Mark Cohen
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 07:05 PM

Amen from the middle of the Pacific. Wish I could be there, but I'll be in Disneyland with my daughter. (Tough choice, I know...) And, JtS, if you send me your address I'll send you some P.M.O. as a wedding present.

Aloha,
Mark

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: GUEST,Dan Kelly
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 07:22 PM

Amen, fat bastard. CarolC was the first person to show this perma-guest a touch of civility around here. And JtS says she is nicer in the real world than in her internet form. Imagine that. A Georgia peach from West Virginia. What a beautiful world.

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Mr Red
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 07:51 PM

Jack the Sailor & CarolC
I hope the bouquet is roses - all red

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: khandu
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 10:49 PM

Heartfelt congrats to you both!

Will you spend your honeymoon at the Polka Circus?

khandu

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: GUEST,Bman
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 10:56 PM

All misty...congratulations and much joy to you both.

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 12:28 AM

Jack, have you ever seen the double-dactyls on that chick?

All the best to you both.

Seamus

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: mooman
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 04:31 AM

Oh you so-and so! After seeing her piccies in the members section I was working my way up to inviting her out for a coffee next time I crossed the pond... Thwarted again!

Seriously, I have found myself in agreement with CarolC in so many postings here and I wish you every possible lifetime happiness together!

Very best regards,

mooman

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Genie
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 05:59 AM

So nice to know that there's more than one kind of "flame" that's ignited here in the forum. All the best to the two of yez!

Genie

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 06:40 AM

Ah, Mudcat Romance! Does it get any better than this? She is quite a talented artist, as well. My etching arrived last week. Beautiful... HMMMM. Is that how she got you, JTS? The old "Come up and see my etchings"????

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Mr Red
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 07:12 AM

Etchings? So gauranteed to be up to scratch.......... I'll get my coat.

Subject: RE: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Bullfrog Jones
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 07:36 AM

Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter and music!

BJ

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: GUEST,curious
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 07:41 AM

Who/m hosts Mudcat and how is it funded?
nb* it's a wonderful site.
Nick.

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: kendall
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 07:43 AM

Maybe there's hope for me after all!

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: kendall
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 07:44 AM

My very best wishes to both of you. Live long, and prosper.

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: GUEST,Bobert
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 08:10 AM

Makes this ol' hillbilly all warm and fuzzy.

Congrates...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Steve in Idaho
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 11:42 AM

My goodness - all of the very best to you two! Carol - I'm glad I was able to make some music with you and meet you in person. You are a peach and JTS is a lucky person. As are you to have met someone that sets your cheeks aglow!

My very best wishes to you guys -

Steve

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Naemanson
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 03:41 PM

Is this the first marriage of Mudcatters? My definition is for two people who were Mudcats when they met to carry on a relationship and culminate in a marriage.

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Glade
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 08:53 PM

How romantic! Congratulations to both of you. May you know joy all your days.

Glade

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Deda
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 10:34 PM

What a delightful thing, that you met here and are starting your life together. Many, many blessings to you both, especially that of a very long, rich and happy union.

Subject: ADD: One Time Only (Tom Paxton)
From: CarolC
Date: 08 Oct 02 - 02:38 AM

Thanks everybody. I, too, find myself thanking the Mudcat, for more reasons than I can enumerate here. But especially for this amazing man I'm going to be marrying in a few days. I think everyone deserves to have someone as good, as funny, as intelligent, and as loving and kind as Rob in their life. But they can't have this one... he's mine ;-)

We both feel that this song pretty much says it all for us...

ONE TIME ONLY
(Tom Paxton)

I spent my hungry young years running wild
There was a lot I had to do
And I spent cities like a handful of change
But I never quit looking for you

CHORUS --

One time and one time only
Been such a long time lonely
One time and all time it will be
Been waiting such a long time
Each time has been the wrong time
Until you came to me

I looked for you in every face I saw
I could not find you any where
Then finally one day I quit trying at all
Looked up and saw you standing there

(Chorus)

I don't mind telling you what's on my mind
It's no big secret any more
I have no plans at all for moving on
That's one thing I never been for

Copyright Tom Paxton

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: MMario
Date: 08 Oct 02 - 07:52 AM

dagnabit girl! you've made me get all misty and now I can't see out my glasses.

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Oct 02 - 08:01 AM

Live long and prosper -Spock

Love is the only game in which you can make all the right moves and still lose -Me

Glad you all figured out the winning combination. Best wishes, and ditto what Spock said.

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 08 Oct 02 - 08:48 AM

I am especially delighted for Carol to finally find happiness. In exchange for a few dodgy accordion hints, this dear sweet woman let me into her life, and I will always appreciate that.

From the best intentions, probably rooted in envy for "gettin' the goyl", I congratulate JtS for winning our Carol's heart. Treasure her, as I'm sure you do and will, as we have and do.

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: GUEST,bbc at work
Date: 08 Oct 02 - 11:48 AM

I'm very happy for you both! I found my sweetheart on the Internet, too, although not on Mudcat. What a wonderful resource! We came to Mudcat together, looking for lyrics. Thanks, Max!

best from NY,

bbc

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: EBarnacle1
Date: 08 Oct 02 - 02:40 PM

A blessing on your heads, Mazel Tov, Mazel Tov! and many, many more.

Subject: Lyr Add: O MY LUVE IS LIKE A RED RED ROSE (Burns)
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 08 Oct 02 - 02:41 PM

Thank you Mudcat! For all the "You're welcomes!!!


Thanks michaelr

Amos, We'd thought about that. We met on Mudcat Hoser Tavern. Very few people have such an enduring record of their first flirtation!

Thanks fB, She's a wonderful person eh?

Yeah Rick, and an accordion would be useless to me without a player. We're gonna work up some duets on some fine old Newfie tunes! (No booting WYSIWYG)

Twas on Mudcat we met on a thread
And after the day on which we wed
We will no longer have to say
That we only talk from miles away

Thanks Morticia, We'll see you at the getaway!

Jeri! I tried to give her back! She won't go!!!! ;)

This is Celtic Soul, my sister in law.... (Just practicing)

Thanks LH! But what would Shatner say?

Thanks Mark! Have fun with the mouse! You can send the oil care of the getaway.

Yes Dan she is WONDERFUL!!! Hence the wedding! I couldn't imagine my life without her!

MY LOVE IS LIKE A RED, RED ROSE
(Robert Burns)

0, my love is like a red, red rose,
that's newly sprung in June.
0, my love is like a melodie,
that's sweetly play'd in tune.

As fair thou art, my bonnie lass,
so deep in luve am I,
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
till a' the seas gang dry.

Till a' the seas gang dry, my dear,
and the rocks melt wi' the sun!
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
while the sands of life shall run.

And fare the weel, my only luve!
And fare the well awhile!
And I will come again, my love.
Tho it were ten thousand mile!



Yes! Khandu, How did you know??
We are booked on the "SS Lawrence Welk" of Princess Cruise lines!

tnx Bman

Yes! Seamus KENnedy
Heartily Bountiful!

Mooman NONE of those pictures do her justice!
As far as agreement goes, she and I have virtually identical tastes, values and senses of humour. ...... It bodes well ;)

Thank you Genie! This is one flame I never will put out!

SINSULL.. I know her etchings well! WOW!! That woman is an ARTIST!!!!

That's the plan BFJ! Thanks for the Blessing!

Nick, Start yourself a thread and you're sure to get many good answers to those questions. Carol and I both support the 'Cat in the best ways that we can. If you want to get YOUR hands on Carol's etchings you can go to the Auction and bid on them!

Kendall, I'm a 44 year old bachelor til Saturday. There's hope, nay, bountiful blessings! out there for EVERYONE!!!

Weeeeell thank yee Bobert! This place where you live is beautiful!

Yes Norton1. I am very blessed to be with Carol. Now we're making music that is our own!

I don't know Naemanson. But I'm sure grateful!

Thanks Glade may you know joy as well!

Thank you Deda, and the same blessing for you.


I know what you MMean MMario
For our past,
"One Time and One Time Only" (Paxton)
For the future,
"45 years" Stan Rogers

Keep playing the game GUEST. It IS worth it.

SJ K8, I have I do and I will.

Thanks bbc.

Thanks Joe
Thanks Pene

Thanks Max!

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: SharonA
Date: 08 Oct 02 - 05:51 PM

What a sweet sentiment, Jack. Congratulations again to you and Carol. I wish you all the happiness that one life together can hold, and more.

And thanks for showing this single, middle-aged woman that all hope of finding a soul-mate is not lost QUITE yet! If you guys can do it, then maybe I can too...

Best thoughts,
Sharon

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Fortunato
Date: 08 Oct 02 - 07:10 PM

Congrats and hopes to shake your hands at the Getaway. And all thanks to Al Gore! (Hey don't throw that, I'm only funning). All seriousness aside. To share music and love is the greatest combination, and I know.

Bless you, my dears. And here is a poem by Federico Garcia Lorca who weren't no slouch when it come to romance.

Tu eres mi luna,

Tu eres mi sol,

Tu eres mi corazon

You are my moon,

You are my sun,

You are my heart of hearts...



cheers, chance

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: CarolC
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 02:51 PM

Absolutely, Sharon! Never give up! (But sometimes it needs to sort of sneak up on a person, so maybe it's best not to think about it too much ;-) Thanks for the kind words and good wishes.

Thanks, Chance! Great poem! See you at the Getaway.

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: GUEST,Bardford uncookied
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 03:10 PM

Congratulations, you two, and best wishes for a happy and harmonious life together. Does this make you a Canuck, now CarolC?

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: GUEST,Willie-O at school
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 03:56 PM

Carol had that in mind, but actually she's by way of becoming a Newfoundlander.

("We're Newfoundlanders, not Canadians, not by a DAMN site yet!")

But Newfoundlanders get to say cool things like "Stay where you're at and I'll come where you're to", a sentence which is banned by legislative decree in Ontario the Good.

W-O

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: SharonA
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 11:26 AM

Thanks, Carol. Hey, do we call you "Carol the Sailor" after the wedding? *G*

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: SharonA
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 02:09 PM

On a more sober note, I'm concerned about people traveling to the wedding of Jack the Sailor and CarolC, given the current situation with the sniper in the DC area. If anyone who's reading this is planning to attend the wedding, and the sniper hasn't been caught yet, for Pete's sake don't stop at a gas station in MD, DC or VA (at least, not one near a major highway – that seems to be the sniper's preferred location). Be careful, everyone!!!!!

Sharon

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: MMario
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 09:47 PM

Tomorrow! tomorrow!

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: GUEST,Sonja
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 04:54 AM

Today's the big day, eh?  Have a beautiful wedding and a wonderful life together!

~SWO~

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Micca
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 12:56 PM

Best wishes from here to you both Sharon, Maybe he will become Jack the C!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: fat B****rd
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 01:56 PM

I hope your day is as wonderful as the rest of your lives together. How about Sailor C. !!

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: Steve Latimer
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 04:33 PM

Congratulations to both of you. Have a wonderful life together.

Steve

Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Mudcat, for CarolC
From: GUEST,LEJ
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 09:32 PM

The heartiest of congratulations to the two of you, and may you have many happy years together!