'Blue Bottle Special' CD

Subject: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: MMario
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 03:21 PM

*phew* Now that Max has acknowledged that he has it in hand... see Yo! Max

The 'Blue Bottle Special' -Songs and Stories for Lily Ani CD includes:

ABC Song - Alice
An Tean Mara - Aine
Bubbles - Rapaire
Circles - Amos
Curly Headed Baby - Mrs. Duck
Down to the River - Kate
First Lullaby - Music Man
Floorwalkin' Blues - tinker
Flora - Kim C
German Lullaby - Joe Offer
Le Canal in October - Micca
Midnight Lullaby - Spartacus
Lily Ani's Lullaby - Mudlark
Little Child Jed Marum
Lullaby for a Borrowed Child - MMario
Lullaby for Lily - InOBU
Midnight on the Water - Sorcha
Parent's lament - Paul G
Petey the Snake - Giac
Prairie Lullaby - Katlaughing
Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen- Genie
The Gift - Allan C
Westlin' Winds - Morticia
Wynken, Blynken and Nod - Michaelr

Cover by Homeless; additional Graphics/Text from MichaelR; mastering by Spartacus.


MANY Thanks!!!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: MMario
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 03:24 PM

if I've forgotton anyone - I apologize!

For those of you we didn't manage to contact - or didn't get in touch with in time - I apologize!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 04:21 PM

Thanks MMario, Homeless,
MichaelR. & Spartacus!!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Amos
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 05:07 PM

WAY TO GO, team!! You guys are the best!!

Now about copies....?


A

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 05:10 PM

Yes! Please--will copies be available? Great fundraiser for Mudcat (or Lily's college fund. . .)

SRS

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Noreen
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 06:36 PM

Le Canal en Octobre contributed by micca was recorded by him at the Portaferry Mudcat gathering; those playing were:

Catsphiddle
Eric the Viking
Leadfingers
Mooman
Noreen
Skipjack

(any others??)

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 07:45 PM

Thanks Noreen, beat me to the draw, I was not ON that recording, and can prove it, I simply recorded it and got it to MMario!! and delighted I was to do so..

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: MMario
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 09:47 PM

*grin* didn't have that imfo - so couldn't post it. Thanks!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: MMario
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 09:51 PM

The prototype cover (minus text) can be seen here

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Sorcha
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 10:12 PM

That will be an Oops,Mario:
"HTTP1.1 STATUS 403 Remote Access to this object forbidden This file cannot be directly accessed from a remote site, but must be linked through the Brinkster Member's site."

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 10:36 PM

MMario, that cover is WONDERFUL!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Tinker
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 10:50 PM

Homeless, the cover is amazing.... very Mudcat at it's childlike best!!

Thanks!!

Tinker

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: michaelr
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 01:54 AM

And kudos must go to MMario for conceiving the idea.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: JennyO
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 10:41 AM

I got the same message as Sorcha got. How come the link only works for some of us?

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 10:53 AM

try this link

click

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: JennyO
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 11:40 AM

Aw yes, very nice. Any chance I could get one here in Oz for my new little grandson Max?

Jenny

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: open mike
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 12:04 PM

darn--i should have submitted "Forever Young"--
will there be a sequel?? birthday present project!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 12:08 PM

will there be a sequel?

that's up to the people with the know-how and equiptment to master the CD's. I was just the "nag 'em to submit" person.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Giac
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 12:09 PM

Cover is awesome! HAAAAAaaaaHAAAAAaaaa!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Mudlark
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 01:40 PM

Wonderful playlist...cant wait to hear this...lullabyes are one of my favorite kinds of music. And stories too! What joy. I don't have any kids to lull to sleep but I can sure use it myself. Great job by all, wonderful cover and so much loving time and effort to get this CD produced. Thanks again to all...

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: MMario
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 02:24 PM

BTW and FYI: The bulk of the 'contributor's copies' have been mailed - only ones left are for a few who haven't given me a snail mail address and those 'cross the pond in the "Old World".

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Sorcha
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 02:29 PM

Ours arrived today, thanks!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 02:39 PM

if any are defective - let me know. I spot checked each batch I made - and didn't find any problems - but you never know!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 08:51 AM

Wow you mean I get a copy Woopee can't wait for it to get here - Thanks for all the hard work MMario and all involved.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Noreen
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 09:06 AM

Do all micca's subdivisions get one too, or will you do us a copy please, micca?

Count me in for the First Birthday CD :0)

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 09:08 AM

I'll be shipping out for those I know - Micca has agreed to accept and distribute.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Noreen
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 09:29 AM

Thanks MMario- looking forward to this. :0)

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Allan C.
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 02:10 PM

Woo-Hoo! My copy arrived today! What a feast for the ears!! Such a fabulous variety of music and stories - great job done by all of the contributors - and here's a huge thank you to all who were involved with the production.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Paul G.
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 06:59 PM

Mine has arrived as well. How nice to be able to put a voice with all of those names! A truly wonderful collection. Well done all.

p.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 07:05 PM

Hi

I played fiddle for the Portaferry Canal en Octobre....Micca is posting as ME again!!

Khatt

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: MMario
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 07:45 PM

I figgered that one out...- the hair and beard did give him away though.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: MMario
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 12:53 PM

And the last of the contributors copies is off and away! Wierd tho' - it costs less to airmail to the UK then it does to snail-mail to PA!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 08:23 PM

Thanks, MMario for getting these out. Just got mine, today!

You all have brought me to tears...such beautiful songs, singing and lovely, funny stories. What a remarkable bunch of people. Well done, all.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Amos
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 08:59 PM

Mine just arrived...I am soooo tickled. GOOD job, mate!


A

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: GUEST,celtaddict at work
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 09:49 PM

Any way we "outsider" 'Catters can order copies too?

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 10:40 PM

I wish I'd dug out the songs I originally planned to. Technology slowed me down, but the exercise forced me to update my system here. I am in much better shape for sending songs, so if you DO plan a sequel, I can send something next time.

MMario, I haven't heard from you via PM--I'd be happy to inquire at work what they would charge to burn a couple hundred of these disks. We just printed a report that had a cd in it, and they cost sixty cents a piece (we burned about 1600 disks). Even if it goes up to as much as a 0.80 or a buck, at $15 a pop, like before, they'd be a nice fundraiser for the Mudcat.

SRS

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: MMario
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 08:23 AM

SRS - please do check.

WHAT do y'all think? I'm willing to front a couple hundred - Do you think we can sell 'em?

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Vixen
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 09:36 AM

I WANT ONE!!!! I WANT ONE!!!!

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

V (wailing for her blue bottle...)

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 02:43 PM

Tell me how many you think you'd need, because it may make a difference in the cost. But I might be able to wrangle a nice price for the 'Cat--at sixty cents each the press doubles their money on them already. I don't think I could get it below that--it's the price they offer campus customers. 100 would be $60, so sell five and you've broken even and paid to ship them. This price doesn't include sleeves or plastic containers, just the CD itself. It does include a black ink lable being printed on it (designed however you want to send it, fit to their template).

SRS

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 02:45 PM

And ask Max and Lily first, to see if its okay with them!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 03:00 PM

Well max?

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Mudlark
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 08:37 PM

Thanks again, MMario, you really did a great job with this CD...just got mine today and all I can say is...every baby needs one of these! Just a wonderful collection. I would like to have one or 2 more...friend's new grandchild just arrived.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Giac
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 07:56 PM

Got mine today. Thanks MMario! Good stuff, isn't it?

Mary

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Tinker
Date: 02 Aug 03 - 10:11 PM

Just got home from camp today...what a great treat !!! I'm listening as I type...Each new voice is a treat...

Kathy

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: MMario
Date: 03 Aug 03 - 10:29 PM

I want to STRESS - I only nagged and pushed. Spartacus, Homeless, MichaelR and the contributors did the work.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Rapparee
Date: 03 Aug 03 - 11:06 PM

Got mine yesterday. Way, way, cool (as the kids say).

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: MMario
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 12:46 PM

Micca reports to me that the Blue Bottle has successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Micca
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 01:45 PM

and will be distributed as soon as I have snailmail addys!! of the folks on the list!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Mudlark
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 02:40 PM

Any decision yet on whether more BBS's will be available for purchase?

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 02:41 PM

not yet.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 06:52 PM

I visited my doctor today--he says no driving until August 18. I'll give the director of the press a call tomorrow instead of waiting to walk in. Do we know yet if it's okay with Max?

SRS

P.S.--I have a coworker who had foot surgery a day before I did, and she's allowed to drive already. The difference? My bunion was on my right foot, her bone spur was on her left. In Texas it's apparently illegal to drive in one of these surgical boots if it's on the right foot. So I'll keep my trips real short and around the neighborhood. No point in tempting fate. :)

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 08:40 AM

just sent him an e-mail.

Hey! People! whaddya say a percentage of the sales goes to Lily Ani for a college fund?

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From:
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 09:36 AM

Sounds like a great idea!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: MMario
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 11:00 AM

I'm expecting Max to pop by with "official" approval of copies sometime soon. "we" are looking into reproduction options and costs and as soon as "we" figure out what's the best way to do this then I will post instructions on how to get your very own copy (copies?)of the 'Blue Bottle Special' CD.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Noreen
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 12:28 PM

Got my copy this morning, enjoying it now, very much.
Some very soft centres on show here- very moving.
Thanks to all concerned.

More hugs to Lily Ani, and I have a song in mind for the 1st birthday CD :0)

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Musicman
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 12:56 PM

mine arrived today@!!.. looking forward to listening..... thanks for the hard work all.....

musicman

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 01:33 PM

That's the good ol' US post ORIFICE for ya! Takes longer to get a couple miles across the border then it does to goe a couple thousand across the ocean.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Noreen
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 01:52 PM

That's across the ocean to micca, who then posted it on to me!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 02:07 PM

and MusicMan's was posted several days BEFORE I posted to Micca

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Max
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 02:33 PM

I'm all for anything being put out there by such fine people. We've been enjoying it very much, and I think all of you should too. Gotta run.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Max
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 03:52 PM

Oh, the Irony. Max himself is not allowed to browse the Mudcat at work. I tried all day to sneek a post to this thread, and wouldn't you know it, the boss walks up behind me just as I'm posting it. Oh well, thanks again everyone for everything.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: MMario
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 04:02 PM

Holy CRAP, Max! Don't get busted on our account!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Sorcha
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 04:27 PM

OK, folks, get to burning! Flood MMario!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 04:42 PM

MMario and I have been discussing this by PM. It's doable on this end, just a matter of getting all of the bits into one place.

SRS

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: InOBU
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 07:51 AM

Got mine the other day, had a listen with Genie, another great success. Mudcat IS the Washington Sq. park of this century (Washington Sq Park is not unfortunatly) Larry

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Rapparee
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 09:00 AM

Why not assign all rights to the CD to the kid as well? Or would this cause too many problems?

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 12:39 PM

Mine arived this morning - well done everyone!

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Aug 03 - 09:23 PM

MMario, please log in to check your PMs for a post I sent you this morning.

SRS

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 21 Aug 03 - 12:17 PM

this is progressing...

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie
Date: 21 Aug 03 - 01:16 PM

I apologize for having been remiss in my gratitude. I did receive my copy some time ago, and I think it is a job well done. Thanks MMario for sending them out, and thanks to everyone else. :-)

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: GUEST,MMario - also no cookie - are we dieting?
Date: 21 Aug 03 - 01:19 PM

Kim - I assumed you got yours - because if you hadn't I probably would have heard.

Remiss in gratitude? Hardly! The talent and generosity of this group amazes me at times

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: MMario
Date: 26 Aug 03 - 01:55 PM

FYI - the 'proof' copy is ready and Stilly River Sage will be checking it out...so this project continues...


When I hear the proof was okay then I'll start a new thread with instuctions for ordering....

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 26 Aug 03 - 09:04 PM

It's a winner! And the art is quite beautiful!

SRS

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: MMario
Date: 27 Aug 03 - 08:52 AM

ORDER thread

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: black walnut
Date: 27 Aug 03 - 09:43 AM

I'm eager to get a copy.

~b.w.

Subject: RE: 'Blue Bottle Special' CD
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 09 Jan 23 - 04:17 PM

I just found the master we used to make these CDs (they were burned and covers printed in the now-defunct print shop at my university). I made a copy as mp3 files (good quality) and have shared them with Joe Offer (he's the one who came looking for the disc and requested copies).