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Subject: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Barbara Shaw Date: 03 Dec 02 - 12:02 PM My set of 5 arrived a few minutes ago, and I have to say I'm really impressed. The whole package is very well done. The graphics look great, and the two essays in the liner notes are beautifully written - one by Amos about the recordings and the Mudcat, and the other by Dick Greenhaus about the Digital Tradition. And wow, I'm listening to people who were just names on a computer screen up until now, and the music is amazing! I'm very proud (and humbled) to be included in this collection. Thanks to all the people who contributed and thanks to all who worked so hard to get this wonderful collection created. Thanks, thanks, thanks. And now I have some listening to do... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: MMario Date: 03 Dec 02 - 12:11 PM I want mine! I want mine! I want mine! *whinge* |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: artbrooks Date: 03 Dec 02 - 12:15 PM I ordered mine yesterday. I am a patient person...Thursday will be quite soon enough... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: NicoleC Date: 03 Dec 02 - 12:38 PM Wow, they weren't even supposed to get mailed out until yesterday. Now I feel cheated that I don't have mine yet :) Just kidding, Dick. Now get back to *stuffing those envelopes*! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Tinker Date: 03 Dec 02 - 12:50 PM Mine is here as well.... but I promised they would be a birthday present I would be really excited about and that is almost waiting til Christmas. Perhaps one from each kid and one now to hold me over wouldn't be cheating too bad.... SLAP!!!... but they look so nice... Thanks all!!! Kathy |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 03 Dec 02 - 05:16 PM Barbara, I am thrilled to hear it!! This really is the Big Milestone!! Thanks!! It must be understood that some of the cuts were recorded in more primitive conditions than others, and while I did what I felt was the best Ic ould do with all of them, some are going to soundf much better than others depending on what the source material was. But I really hope everyone likes them!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: GUEST Date: 03 Dec 02 - 05:27 PM We will like them Amos, and much thanks for your hard work. Please stop saying that this is a world first, though. Take a look through the alt.banjo newsgroup and see that we did a similar thing two years ago. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 03 Dec 02 - 06:06 PM Gee, I didn't know that. Actually, I still don't...you got a link to the particular thread over there? A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: GUEST Date: 03 Dec 02 - 06:27 PM Amos, there were obviously lots of threads. However, this Google Search should allay any scepticism. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 03 Dec 02 - 07:25 PM Thanks. I like ours a lot better, though. The historic first is not just the gathering of music, but the gathering of ordinary folks singing songs. Anyway, it is a moot point, I am sure. Interesting to see the Banjo crowd did such an enthusiastic job of it. Looks like they had to go through all the same hoops we did! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: SDShad Date: 03 Dec 02 - 08:11 PM Actually, the basic idea's been around for a while. In 1995 and 1997, the readership of alt.music.lightfoot put together two Internet Tribute CDs. They were well-received, and also done by ordinary folks. I like the idea of the Mudcat collection even more, though. Much more ambitious in scope, and it's not a single-purpose fan tribute, but instead a collection of folksongs and originals by those same ordinary folks. With Beth in grad school and me planning to finish my Political Science master's soon, I'd better get a gig or two soon to be able to afford 'em though.... I love the Blickifier, btw. Sure, I know how to just do the code, but I just like the idea of using something called a "blickifier." Hoping there's eventually a sequel so he can get off his butt and contribute a track or two, Chris |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 03 Dec 02 - 08:44 PM SDShad: The fate of postponement is lost opportunity!! :>) When I catch up with all my other deferred tasks around here maybe we'll do a Disk Six -- Aqua -- or something. Reykjavik has already promised material for it. Ya never know!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: SDShad Date: 03 Dec 02 - 08:48 PM Well, keep me posted on that possibility, Amos! Me'n the Buckaroos and some assorted friends have talked about recording "Zumbro Valley" sometime. Hopefully in time for Aqua. C. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Uncle_DaveO Date: 03 Dec 02 - 08:49 PM (Sniff!) (Sob!) (Whine!) My Beautiful Wife has ordered me a set, but it's for Christmas! I don't know whether I can live that long! Dave Oesterreich |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 03 Dec 02 - 09:13 PM Well, Dave-O, it is probably in your hall closet right now, or else it will be in your mailbox in a day, so just say "to HELL with traiditon!!" and bust it out -- what's 10 days more or less??? LOL!!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: dick greenhaus Date: 03 Dec 02 - 09:55 PM This thread will come to a more-or-less abruot end in about two to three days unless some more orders roll in--by tomorrow I'll have shipped everything I received orders for. Right now, US deliveries will take 2-3 days. Very shortly, the combination of Christmas rush and some shoulder surgery that's scheduled for the 6'th will slow things up. Order Early and often! dick greenhaus |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 03 Dec 02 - 10:03 PM So get out there and FLOOD Dick so YOU TOO can drool over all this great music!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 03 Dec 02 - 10:05 PM HEY!! You ain't sent in your ORDER yet?? Why are you staring at this computer--- yeah YOU!!! Get out there and FLood Dick with Orders (FDWO!!!) A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Chip2447 Date: 03 Dec 02 - 10:44 PM sniff sniff, forcing me to be patient. no instant gratifaction here, sniff sniff... Got to force more patience, must wait till after the first of the year, must wait til after th efirst of the year.... A very impatinet Chip2447 |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: katlaughing Date: 03 Dec 02 - 11:33 PM Me, too, Chip! It's hard to resist with all of the hupe!**BG** Now, I just started saving by giving up going out for breakfast every morning. The money I save in a month equals the cost of a set, so...mayhap I'll be able to give you a call tomorrow, Dick. Good luck with the surgery! SD, you do Aqua, (aren't there any more fruits to name it after? How about Tangerine?:-) I'm in, too. Finally starting to get my voice back! kat |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 03 Dec 02 - 11:52 PM AWWWWRIGHT!!! Way ta go, Katlaughin'!!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Mudlark Date: 04 Dec 02 - 03:00 AM Ohhhh, this thread is driving me craaaazy! Thanks be that something arrived in the mail today that has made waiting a LOT easier! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Tinker Date: 04 Dec 02 - 07:56 AM My sixteen year old took the package and said she'd love to help me wait til my birthday. It's entered the black hole of her room and it better come back...... Fear and Trepedation... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: MMario Date: 04 Dec 02 - 08:23 AM I'll be ordering some more - but have to wait for the paycheck! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 04 Dec 02 - 09:02 AM Go, Cats, go!!!!! Find a way to Flood DIck!! Call on your cousins and uncles and neighbors To get Mudcat CDs, to assist with their labors! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 04 Dec 02 - 09:56 AM For birthdays, Christmas, or just to tease... ... ... Don't make her get down on her knees.... ... ... ... Buy that girl Mudcat CDs!!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: MMario Date: 04 Dec 02 - 09:59 AM Burma Shave! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 04 Dec 02 - 11:27 AM Refresh, Renew, A freshening breeze Is bringing You MUDCAT CDs!! Yaaaaaaaaay!!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Art Thieme Date: 04 Dec 02 - 11:28 AM Got my orders in. I'm sure I'll like 'em. Dick, Do have a successful surgery, sir, and I'm sure you'll be back there pitchin' pretty quick. (The Cubs could use ya.) Be well !!! Art Thieme |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 04 Dec 02 - 11:30 AM Way to go Art!!! I didn't know about no surgery!! What's the deal?? A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 04 Dec 02 - 04:56 PM Who else gottem so far? A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: michaelr Date: 04 Dec 02 - 08:33 PM I got mine, I got mine!! Now listening to hesperis -- what a voice! Cheers, Michael PS: Just thought I should say "Flood Dick!" as Amos is getting a little hoarse. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 04 Dec 02 - 11:41 PM Yeah, hoarse, is it??? Hoarse this: Regards, A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: katlaughing Date: 04 Dec 02 - 11:43 PM Dick said, earlier in this thread: Very shortly, the combination of Christmas rush and some shoulder surgery that's scheduled for the 6'th will slow things up. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: karen k Date: 05 Dec 02 - 12:08 AM My check's in the mail. Whoopeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! First time I've ever been on a CD and will probably be the last. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Genie Date: 05 Dec 02 - 12:25 AM And, folks, I understand that the first 22 orders have already covered the overhead costs, so everything you buy from here on in (less the actual cost of postage/shipping) goes to SUPPORT MUDCAT! Where else can you get ca. 21 songs on a single CD for $15 with at least $13 of it going to support your favorite nonprofit musical organization? Get those CDs now, while Dick can still use keyboards, push phone buttons, pick up phone receivers, etc! Genie (Seriously, Dick, I hope the surgery doesn't take you out of commission for long.) |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: MMario Date: 05 Dec 02 - 08:39 AM *le sigh* was hoping to find a package on my doorstep when I go t home. no such luck. maybe tonight. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 05 Dec 02 - 09:32 AM Dick, you got elves handy to cover the front for ya?? ANyway -- get through and come out pain free and laughing! We're rooting for you!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Roger the Skiffler Date: 05 Dec 02 - 09:58 AM Bill tells me mine will be in the post soon, I plucked up courage to warn Herself they were coming -the stitches will soon be out. It's not antisocial to spend Xmas and New Year with the headphones on is it? RtS (pushing his luck as usual) |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 05 Dec 02 - 10:00 AM Roger, you go!!! Tell hersailf she can have a five minute window between disks!! LOL!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Barbara Shaw Date: 05 Dec 02 - 12:00 PM I've only made it through a couple of the cds so far. It's great to hear Kendall's rich voice again - haven't heard or seen him in awhile. There's lots of good music and great singers on these cds. Have to say that so far two jumped out as songs that Frank and I might like to try ourselves: Cool Cup of Water by khandu and Deep Shady Grove by Kytrad. So who is Whitfield, the songwriter of Cool Cup of Water? Is that you, khandu? This is fun! Puts a dent in the Christmas budget, but made a great gift to myself. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 05 Dec 02 - 01:34 PM I never thought of that aspect, Barbara -- exposure to new songs you want to learn!! Great fringe benefit!! Khandu is the author on Cup of Water, and Deep Shady Grove is a traditional Appalachian tune, I believe. A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Seamus Kennedy Date: 05 Dec 02 - 06:35 PM My set is on the way, even as I type. Looking forward to hearing all the 'Catters thereon. Seamus |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: GUEST Date: 05 Dec 02 - 06:38 PM My set arrived this morning. Whoopee! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Uncle_DaveO Date: 05 Dec 02 - 07:06 PM Yippee! (I guess) My set arrived today! (that's the good news) But (sniff, whimper) (bad news) my Beautiful Wife took it out of my trembling hands and hid it until Christmas! Dave Oesterreich |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 05 Dec 02 - 07:16 PM Wow!! Dick's been doing some heavy bailing!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: dick greenhaus Date: 05 Dec 02 - 08:40 PM As of this moment, all orders for Mudcat CDs that I have received are in the loving hands of the Post Office. Any orders I receive over the next few days will have to wait until December 10 before they're shipped. Don't let this stop you from ordering! They'll still arrive by Christmas. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: MMario Date: 05 Dec 02 - 09:11 PM my set arrived today. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 05 Dec 02 - 09:57 PM YOU HEARD THE MANNNN!!!!! FLOOD DICK!! And good luck tomorrow, Dick!! You've been putting the shoulder to the wheel, all right. So now, what, someone gets to put the wheel to your shoulder?? A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Art Thieme Date: 05 Dec 02 - 10:55 PM This morning I got the two sets I ordered. After listening to the first two all I can say is that it's wonderful to hear all of you. Putting sounds to all the names is something special-----it really is. These are the most honest performances I've heard since I last listened to my old Library Of Congress Archive Of American Folksong LP albums--the ones in those gray and red cardboard jackets. Congratulations to you all. And THANKS !!! (I'm proud to be a little part of it.) Art Thieme |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Joe Offer Date: 05 Dec 02 - 11:22 PM I got mine today, addressed to the wife of another Mudcatter. I think Dick's computer goofed on the address - but the bill was addressed to me. The CD's really are a nice piece of work. I'm proud to know these people, and I'm glad I'll be able to play their music for my wife and family. -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 06 Dec 02 - 12:21 AM Art, ya put your finger on it. Thanks so much!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 06 Dec 02 - 10:06 AM Hey, my Mum-in-Law took one look at Tweed's whizbang page and called Dick Greenhaus in the dead of night, from Cottonwood AZ -- and he answered up and shipped 'em!! Let's start a planetary underground camp fad here!! :>) A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: GUEST,Margaret V at work Date: 06 Dec 02 - 11:00 AM I got mine and I can't say it any better than Art Thieme. Stayed up way too late listening to each one on Wednesday night... what a pleasure! Thanks to all who created this. Margaret |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: InOBU Date: 06 Dec 02 - 11:10 AM I have to say, mine arrived and it is one of the finnest collections of folk I have heard in a long long time. Some promoter should get a hold of the idea of a great concert - the real folk scene, not the comercial this is folk hype. How about a documentery film... this is the real stuff gang... great great collection. It is going to take a week before I can go into detail, songs still bouncing about my head as I listen to the next CD... brilliant stuff, anyone who is a mudcatter who does not get this set misses out on what it is really about. GARGOYLE!!!! Get this CD, it will brighten your stoney countence! Yarrow, buy this and it will salve your paranoia! It will cure all ills and make children wise... Larry |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 06 Dec 02 - 11:45 AM LOL, Larry!! Delighted with the review!!! Thanks! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 06 Dec 02 - 05:46 PM AND there is still time to do you-know-what to Dick, guys!! Call him this weekend and order your own magic CDs!!! Love, A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Genie Date: 06 Dec 02 - 06:30 PM I hope mine arrive by tomorrow. (Dick was pretty sure they would.) If they don't, I won't get to hear them for a few more days, and the folks who are getting them for Christmas may get them late. Thanks again to all of you who helped make this CD project possible! Genie |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Bobert Date: 06 Dec 02 - 06:47 PM Count me in as a "recievee" having gotten mine today at work and so tonight, ahhhhh, will be a Mudcat night. I'm so blown away that we pulled this off and a special thanks to you, Amos, my friend, for your vision, courage and determination. Yeah, I'm honored to be part of this grand achievemnt.... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: artbrooks Date: 06 Dec 02 - 06:54 PM I'm rushing home each day in breathless anticipation...... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Art Thieme Date: 06 Dec 02 - 08:50 PM Margaret V, You have a simply wonderful voice. I hope you don't mind another groupie hangin' around. Art Thieme |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: NicoleC Date: 06 Dec 02 - 10:18 PM They're here, they're here, they're finally here! Darn it, wish they showed up yesterday. I have plans tonight and fanily visiting this weekend... it might be MONDAY before I get to really listen to these guys! I have a long drive tonight though, so one is going in the car... I may have to close my eyes and pick one. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 06 Dec 02 - 11:49 PM Art: I concur completely about M's voice -- she one me in eight bars!! :>) Awright gang!! It's working out!! Enjoy the hell out of 'em and pass the word like mad!! Let's swamp Dic with a second generation of implacable demand!!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: dick greenhaus Date: 07 Dec 02 - 01:07 PM Amos- All demands are placable. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 07 Dec 02 - 04:10 PM Well, placability aside, I hope you are ready to call Manpower Inc, Dick!! I predict you're gonna need some help between now and April!! Hope the logistics for Batch 2 willbe smooth. Delighted it is rolling so well!! Keep it up!! This is really exciting!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Genie Date: 07 Dec 02 - 04:36 PM Rats! My CDs didn't come today after all, so I won't get to hear them till the end of the week. I hope any that Santa will be able to deliver the he ones takes off my hands (next Saturday) by Christmas! Genie Amos, you mean Margaret "won" you, don't you? (I thought I was the only "won" who made that kind of error! ;-D ) |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 07 Dec 02 - 04:46 PM SOmetimes my fingers are dylsexier than others, Genie.... A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Genie Date: 07 Dec 02 - 09:38 PM Sometimes my brain is homophonically-intruded-upon-er than other, too, Amos! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 08 Dec 02 - 12:59 AM ANyway, let me know when you have listened to them!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: alison Date: 08 Dec 02 - 11:07 PM well I'm probably the furthest away (so far)... and mine arrived today..... and I'm loving this...... they sound great... wonderful job Amos and all his helpers thank you slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: MMario Date: 09 Dec 02 - 08:48 AM YES! My "Plums" arrived - just in time, because despite my good intentions of NOT opening the set I ordered as a gift for someone else I was getting ready to rip the wrappings off the suckers... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 09 Dec 02 - 10:17 AM Yayyy!!! Keep those orders coming, you laggards!! What would Christmas BE without the MUDCAT SAMPLER CDs!!?? A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Margaret V Date: 09 Dec 02 - 10:58 AM Art and Amos, thank you for the kind words! I appreciate the compliment, especially coming from such talented pickers and singers. I feel proud to be in such good musical company as may be found on all the Samplers. Art, you can never have too many groupies; you can be mine if I can be yours! Margaret |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 09 Dec 02 - 04:42 PM Sweetly turned, Margaret!! Now when you listen to your Mudcat CD you can send Art some rave reviews about those ChicagoTown Blues!! He deserves 'em! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Dharmabum Date: 09 Dec 02 - 07:56 PM My strawberry arrived today & boy do I wish I had the bucks to order the rest of the set! It'll have to wait till after the holidays. What a great CD! It's on the second go around now. You guys really did a wonderful job putting this project together. Thanks, DB. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 09 Dec 02 - 07:57 PM Yayyyyy Dharma!! Thanks!! A |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Ebbie Date: 09 Dec 02 - 08:34 PM I got mine! I got mine! Dick must have made an incantation over my package because it took only a week to get here. I'm listening to 'Rose' right now- (Great covers btw) on #6 with Sandy Paton. 'When You and I Were Young'- wonderful. My brother was only 61 when he died but 'Maggie' was just about his favorite song. Thanks, Sandy. I'll be ordering another set, so hold on... Now: McGrath! What fun. I'm going to be able to hear all the voices that belong to the Mudcat! I'm just so thrilled. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Date: 09 Dec 02 - 09:34 PM YYYaaaaayyyyyyy!!! Go, Ebbie!! Fun's what they wuz made fer!! :>) A |
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