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23 Mar 00 - 04:06 PM (#200102) Subject: Long weekend - From: MMario just so people don't panic....I'm leaving in 31 minutes for North Carolina, and will be gone until (probably) tuesday morning. I may be back monday night, but probably won't be coherent. It's going to be one of those trips.... If anyone is in the Raleigh NC area, and has free time this saturday and sunday (3/25/00 & 3/26/00), I will be performing at the North Carolina Renaissance Festival --How much I will get to do I don't know, but The Ship's Company has four shows a day scheduled, and I hope I will get to attend at least one! |
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23 Mar 00 - 05:27 PM (#200146) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Have a great time, MMario! |
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23 Mar 00 - 05:28 PM (#200148) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Callie DO you have a laptop, or will you be bereft for three whole days? |
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23 Mar 00 - 05:37 PM (#200159) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo Ha ha, have a fun time here in ol' Eastern North Carolina--hope it really ISN'T going to rain all weekend like MMMMMarvin Doherty says! --Mbo |
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23 Mar 00 - 06:51 PM (#200213) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: catspaw49 Geeziz Meebo.....What the hell is the matter with you? Raleigh is what ... 85 or 90 miles from you? I remember driving it in under 2 hours on several occasions.....GET OUT IN THE WORLD AND OFF THE SIMPLE ASS COMPUTER!!!! You have a great guy that you have come to know well here and who likes you coming to within 90 miles of you and you say "Have a fun time?" Mario is a great guy and often provides you with much encouragement and you're not going to drive a few miles to see him??? When you apologized for that crappola last night, a lot of people told you that you need to get out with a few 3-D friends...Well guess what kid?? You already KNOW Mario and you could be out having a nice time with him and enjoy meeting another 'Catter in the flesh!!! So what are you going to do this weekend...Sit around and evacuate your bladder and wind your watch? TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY!!! Mario would get a huge kick out of it...and so would you....so DO IT!!!!!! This isn't humor ... I'm completely serious.....GO MEET MARIO!!! Spaw |
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23 Mar 00 - 07:00 PM (#200223) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: GUEST I concur |
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23 Mar 00 - 07:03 PM (#200226) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo 'Spaw, you make it sound SOOOO easy! You people just don't get it, do you! I'd love to meet Mario, but a.) it's on a weekend, too jam packed, and it's over 100 miles b.) I HAVE homework...I have a 6 page design test next week, need to study c.)I've never been to Raleigh before, and I'd probably get lost d.) My parents would never let me e.) driving THAT much in three days is NOT something I look forward to. I have PRIORITIES, and I will continue to have them until I graduate. --Mbo |
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23 Mar 00 - 07:09 PM (#200234) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: catspaw49 I can't do squat about your parents...but 90 miles??? We all have things to do and I can ASSURE you that you have no idea what the real world of time and responsibility will put on you!!! Life is short...trust me. Design test and the like......20 years from now, you and everyone else won't give a shit about it, but you WOULD remember the fun of meeting Mario. You whine about your lack of 3-D friends and here's this and what do you do? Bury your head in trivial bullshit!!!!!!!!!!! For gawdsakes, take a chance on the real world. Spaw |
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23 Mar 00 - 07:20 PM (#200242) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo You bet you stinkin' life it bloody means something! If I don't pass, I DON'T move onto the next level. And it takes EVEN longer to graduate. Sorry for being the jerk again. But this is more important right now. When I graduate and get a job, and have TIME for a real life, I can traipse all over the country meeting Catters. But not right now. --Mbo |
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23 Mar 00 - 07:24 PM (#200245) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Lady McMoo Spaw's right Mbo...take the opportunity to see Mario. It was a real joy for me to hear Barry Finn and some other 'Catters singing in Boston a couple of months ago and I only missed the FSGW (is that right?) Mini-Fest with Kath Westra et al in Washington because of unalterable travel arrangements. And I'll be trying to look up 'Catters when I'm in the Chicago area for a while in May. And heck...I have to come all the way from Belgium! Grab the moment man! Best regards, mcmoo |
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23 Mar 00 - 07:27 PM (#200248) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: alison couldn't you just do a bit of extra studying earlier, and make the time??....... I'd love to get the chance to meet some mudcatters... unfortunately none of them do road trips to OZ...... slainte alison |
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23 Mar 00 - 07:35 PM (#200253) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Lady McMoo Take it from me Mbo...when you graduate and get a job and possibly other numerous responsibilities you'll have bugger all time for anything. And I'll personally vouch that the higher up the greasy pole you get the harder it becomes. I recommend grabbing the opportunity now if you possibly can, it may never come again. And Alison...I promise I'll call by, instrument at hand, if I manage to get to Oz. All the best, mcmoo |
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23 Mar 00 - 07:41 PM (#200257) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: ceitagh meebs, sometimes we gotta do something for ourselves *now* and leave the work and study for another time...lots o' your metalhead classmates likely slack off and go to concerts, and they pass courses...so will you.
that said, give the guy a break (see what a low and roguish hypocrite am i?
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kate (tho if i'm ever within 90 miles, you had better find a way to visit, meebs!!! |
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23 Mar 00 - 08:57 PM (#200331) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: catspaw49 A nice thought Kate....and if I push him, it's because I do |
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23 Mar 00 - 09:08 PM (#200336) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: ceitagh Spaw said:
"A nice thought Kate....and if I push him, it's because I do" |
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23 Mar 00 - 09:11 PM (#200339) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Áine Sheee-iiit, Mbo! 90-100 miles? Geez, that's going to the grocery store down here in Texas! Get off yer butt and go see the man!! Give me a break -- what's that, an hour or two either way? And knowing your sweet little anal tendencies, you could probably write that paper or whatever standing on your head in a couple of hours. If you don't go, I don't EVER want to hear ONE MORE DANG WHINY WORD from you about ANYTHING!! -- Áine |
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23 Mar 00 - 09:12 PM (#200341) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Big Mick Mbo, what the hell is the matter with ye, lad??? You are a nice enough chap, but you are entirely too young to be so driven that you canna take what amounts to a single day to have an experience that you won't soon forget. You could leave by 7 am, be there by 9:30 a.m., have a great day, leave by 6:00 p.m and still be home in time to study for a couple of hours. McMoo, let me know when you are in Chicago. It is only a 2 hour drive, or so, and I would love to meet you somewhere and have a song or two. Let me know. All the best, Mick |
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23 Mar 00 - 09:13 PM (#200343) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: momnopp Mbo - taking care of your heart IS a priority. Believe me, real people are well worth the time, effort, etc. Studies ARE important, too - but you'll find a way to work that in, too. It's great you're motivated to do well. The joy of connecting with a kindred spirit is something you can't put on a shelf. 'Catters are by nature mostly a bunch driven by our hearts. Let yours sing for just a little bit, knowing you'll come back to the serious stuff in just a couple days. I have to say I'm with Pat on this one. Live a little, kiddo! We love you and want you to flourish. JudyO |
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23 Mar 00 - 09:26 PM (#200353) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Callie Could you get the train and study there and back??! |
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23 Mar 00 - 09:49 PM (#200363) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: GUEST,Homeless Mbo - stop, take a few deep breaths, and figure out why you don't want to go. The studying is a valid reason for not going (and admirable), the rest are bullshit. It looks like you don't want to go (subconciously?) for some reason and came up with all those excuses on why you shouldn't. And most of those seem rooted in fear. Having been in your exact position not too many years ago (and many times since), I did what you seem to be doing and wussed out. I have since regretted that many times. I would like to suggest that you figure out the real reason you don't want to meet MMario, and once you recognize it, decide if you still want to stay home or not. Don't let everyone bully you into going (because then you might resent going) but at least be honest with yourself on why you don't want to go. Good luck. |
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23 Mar 00 - 10:12 PM (#200386) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo Well LOOKY who's being pushy tonight! Well, you goofballs, I'm going to try. That's all I can promise you. This is some scary stuff I'm facing here--I've never driven to Raleigh, never been on a interstate, scared of getting lost, and especially with no on to read a map for me in case I do get lost, the fact that I've never driven anywhere far (over 15 miles) by myself, and trying to bribe my parents to let me go. But all I can do is try, OK? So will you get off my bloody backs now? --Mbo (next, it's YOUS guys turn to come visit ME!)
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23 Mar 00 - 10:21 PM (#200396) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: JenEllen I have NEVER been on your back, Mbo *BESEG* But I do have to agree with Spaw (gasp) 90 miles is NOT a big deal. And getting lost is FUN. For crissakes buy a map or something if you are that anal about it.
Remember what I told you about "Will it matter a year from now?" As I see it you have two choices for the year. Have a nice trip luv! Elle |
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23 Mar 00 - 10:22 PM (#200397) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Caitrin What time do things get geared up out there, and where in Raleigh? (I'm assuming State Fairgrounds, but you know what happens when you assume...) My parents are into medieval/renaissance stuff enough that I can probably convince them that we should go. |
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23 Mar 00 - 10:27 PM (#200403) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: GUEST,Homeless Mbo - in another month or two I will be driving a moving van from Chicago to Charleston, SC nonstop (16 hours). If I can manage to take some form of transportation with me so I don't have to take the bus back, I will drop by to see you. I'd also like to visit Spaw if that can be worked out. I've been to Raleigh. It's big, overwhelming, but it's only streets and buildings - just like any other city or town. Don't worry about getting lost or reading a map - you can always pull over to read the map. If you get too lost, ask someone for directions. As for the distance... How many times have you driven 15 miles? 90 miles is only six 15 miles. Drive 15 miles, pull over and take a break for 10 minutes. Drive 15 more, take a break. And no one says you have to use the interstate. Look for US or state highways and use those. It'll take a little longer, but you'll end up at the same place. I once went on a month long tour of New England - over 2200 miles of which only 200 were on the interstate. I hope this helps. Good luck and enjoy. |
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23 Mar 00 - 10:27 PM (#200404) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo Dang! Why couldn't he leave us more info! I guess I could search the net for where it is...but I wish he'd told us some general times! --Mbo |
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23 Mar 00 - 10:31 PM (#200406) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo I'm gonna try, Homeless! --Mbo |
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23 Mar 00 - 10:54 PM (#200418) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: catspaw49 TRY!!! The Ren-Fairre, 3/25 and 3/26, is at the state fairgrounds which is on the west side of Raleigh. Take 264 out of Greenville WEST to Raleigh. It joins with 64 just outside of town...follow the signs for 64 and when it joins I-440 (belt) go to the south. Stay on 440 and there's an exit for the fairgrounds. Buy a map and you'll find it easily. As far as the advice you've gotten here .... These people are your friends laddybuck and they've "Been there...Done that." I worked my ass off in the business world and left a Fortune 500 at age 42 at the top of my game. I'd always made plenty of time for doing what I wanted, but I worked 60 hours a week a lot of that time. But when I left, my resignation letter said I didn't want my life or my new young son's to wind up like a Harry Chapin song lyric. I wonder now how much all of that contributed to the heart attack, the by-pass, the blood pressure, the aneurism...........Whatever I have left, I'm not going to waste it on "things." Make time for what's important. School is great and work can be great too. People are important. You need to say that 20 times a day....People are important. Nobody cares about the other stuff in the final analysis.......People are important. Spaw |
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23 Mar 00 - 10:59 PM (#200419) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo I got an NC atlas, Spaw, I'll put it to good use. --Mbo (Do you think I could bring my guitar?) |
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23 Mar 00 - 11:32 PM (#200436) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Wavestar Mbo- I'm glad you're going to try, and best of luck... Ren Faires are a blast, meeting friends always brightens up a day. Have fun! For the rest of you- I know you're concerned about Mbo, and that's why you push him to go and do stuff, but I have to say, when I first read a couple of those posts, my reaction was, WHAT THE HELL? Mbo is trying to get a degree- that's a serious commitment. I know you all have yours, and remember the carefree easy days, and remember that stuff isn't important years later, but it's bloody important at the time. Sometimes if you don't get work in, it means a failure, and that's another six months you devote to this goal... for a day? I'm a slacker myself, but I know there are times when, good times or no, work comes first. Secondly, I think the point that Mbo's parents wouldn't let him go, and he's never driven that far by himself before are pretty important. There are first times for everything, of course, and they can be and usually are a lot of fun... but parents can be a difficult obstacle to surmount, which some of you may have forgotten. Mbo's, from what I've heard, sound VERY difficult. Anyway. Enough of a point by point debate... I guess what I'm saying is, don't come down so hard on him. Encouragement generally works better than saying, "Change your priorities and your life instantly or I'll never want to hear what you have to say again." If you know what I mean. $.02 -J |
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23 Mar 00 - 11:36 PM (#200437) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Sorcha Don't really know RenFaire ettiquitte, but I think you should only take your guitar if 1)You dress period, and 2)are willing to leave it in the car if it is not welcome (aarrrggh, not me!) And, I got lost in the worst part of Dallas one night at 2AM, was a bunch of "homies" on the corner, so I just pulled over and asked them how to find Irving Blvd. (only it's boo-lay-vard in TexSpeak). They told me, and I was on my way! (Also managed to get lost in Lufkin the next day, Aine will get a kick outta that!) |
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23 Mar 00 - 11:38 PM (#200439) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Jeri Mbo, we're a bunch of old farts who grew up listening to Harry Chapin sing The Cat's in the Cradle. I'm pretty sure some of us also said "after [whatever] I'll be able to relax and have fun because there will be more time." There will never more time unless you make it. Your life is now, not some mythical future that will never come. If you can't manage to make the time, then stay home and study. If you're afraid of the unknown, face it. About getting lost - this is something I plan on. I drove 11 hours to Toronto, where I'd never been before, to spend a few days with people I'd never met before. I drove around lost for about an hour until I stopped at a bowling alley and asked directions. I met some great people there who went out of their way to make sure I got to the Fielding's house. You better believe it was worth it. I've been lost lots of times, but I've always been found. I can't imagine not being found. (Oh, yeah - I remember Jeri. She started driving to Podunk one day and nobody's seen her since...probably still out there somewhere...") I just make sure I have plenty of gas in the car. |
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23 Mar 00 - 11:46 PM (#200448) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo Thanks for all the support, everyone! Peroid? Does blue jeans and my Carolina Panthers t-shirt with the dollop of silicone joint compound count as period? With a Yamaha 6 string? --Mbo |
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23 Mar 00 - 11:51 PM (#200452) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: GUEST,Homeless Wavestar - I would concede the point on the parents issue IF he had said he'd already asked and they answered "No." But the tone of the message implied he was only predicting what they would do, not what was done. IOW, operating in fear. |
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23 Mar 00 - 11:51 PM (#200454) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: catspaw49 Wavestar, I appreciate fully what you are saying and of course the things you mention are important......but as to Meebo....... We care about the boy certainly, but many times, he doesn't listen and threats are of course a last resort. But believe me this group will enforce the threats to get him to face the situation...which to his credit, he has done. We're serious in this case. Much honey has been used in the past and NOW is the time for vinegar. He's a smart young fella' and he knows we're friends...but its time to get on with life as Jeri suggested. Waiting for him will only make it worse. I believe in encouragement. We've been encouraging. This was the time for a swift kick in the ass.......and he has survived and I think we may all soon be bored to tears listening to tales of his time with Mario. Hope so anyway. Keep it goin' Meebo!!! You're doin' great! Spaw |
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24 Mar 00 - 12:00 AM (#200468) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo Thanks...oh man! I'm gonna have to get some film for the camera! Wait I got period clothes! These! I'll be the Philadelphia yankee in Mario's court! Dang, wish I had that kilt, then I could be Mbo Ruadh... --Mbo |
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24 Mar 00 - 12:04 AM (#200471) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Sorcha Honey, no Tee shirts are not period, even if they are belted. We are talking tights, codpieces, and cotehardies here! Floppy hats with feathers!Pointy toed shoes! Think Robin Hood, Men in Tights! Go for it, dearest friend! |
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24 Mar 00 - 12:07 AM (#200473) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: katlaughing Mbo, any chance your sister could go along as a mapreader, moral support, etc? |
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24 Mar 00 - 12:10 AM (#200478) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo Um....sorry, no clothes like than? What if I go naked? Y'know, say I'm an ancient warrior Gael ready for battle? Only I don't have any weapons... --Mbo |
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24 Mar 00 - 12:11 AM (#200482) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo She might possibly want to got, or might be forced! My parents would probably send her along to make sure I didn't get killed! --Mbo |
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24 Mar 00 - 12:13 AM (#200483) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Sorcha OK, but you gotta have blue paint! |
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24 Mar 00 - 12:17 AM (#200487) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo I got some blue spray paint left over from THE AMAZING MUDCAT GUITAR...hmmm... --Mbo |
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24 Mar 00 - 12:17 AM (#200489) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Jeri Mbo, before Catspaw gets around to it, I'd like to say that not every warrior has to have a broadsword - a dagger will do just fine. Just remember to keep it sheathed. Remember, it's not the size of the weapon, but your skill in wielding it that matter. |
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24 Mar 00 - 12:19 AM (#200491) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Sorcha If you get to go, then ask for Master Mario. That will no doubt be his name there. If all else fails, go to the main Admin place. And check out his pic again before you leave so the face will be fresh in your mind. I wish I could go. |
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24 Mar 00 - 12:24 AM (#200496) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: catspaw49 Would I say something like that? What kind of person do you think I am? Would I sink to such crass and crude humor? Don't answer any of those........but, uh...........I have noticed that the guys with the broadswords seem to some out better than those with a pocket knife suitable only for Mumbly-Peg. Spaw |
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24 Mar 00 - 12:34 AM (#200504) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo Dirk, not Claymore? --Mbo |
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24 Mar 00 - 12:38 AM (#200507) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: catspaw49 Do you have his real name Meebo? Spaw |
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24 Mar 00 - 12:42 AM (#200510) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo Just the first name. --Mbo |
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24 Mar 00 - 01:01 AM (#200538) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Eluned Mbo, I wouldn't worry too much about clothes. Wear pants that are not obviously jeans in a solid color, if you have boots, mocs, or something middle-ages looking (it's still too cold for sandals) wear those, and take a wide leather belt (narrow will do) if you have one. Renn-faire folks usually have spare clothing, and you can probably borrow a tunic. If not, there will be lots of folks visiting the faire in everyday clothes. Of course, a peasant-blouse (a puffy-sleeved errol flyn shirt) would look marvellous, but chances are you don't have one. I'm glad you decided to go, and hope you have a lot of fun.!! oh, and if your parents have a AAA membership, you can go to AAA and get something called a trip-tick, and lots of maps! |
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24 Mar 00 - 01:21 AM (#200566) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Lin in Kansas Mbo, you think being a student is a tough assignment, and it is. But try this one:
Single mother, with small child (4 yrs. old) I still have friends 30 years later that I made during that Godawful time. And by God, everything managed somehow to get done, including a lot of good times. What Spaw said the first time. Do it. Lin |
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24 Mar 00 - 01:24 AM (#200569) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Áine That's my fella! I really do hope that you go, nekkid and painted blue or not -- and have a wonderful time. So there! And who made the wise crack about us being pushy? I got yer pushy right here . . . -- Áine |
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24 Mar 00 - 01:59 AM (#200583) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: alison good for you Lin, are you still in the big city? and if so which one? slainte alison (in Sydney) |
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24 Mar 00 - 03:57 AM (#200605) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Lady McMoo Big Mick, I'll be in Chicago (actually Deerfield) from 7 May leaving the evening of the 12 May. I'd love to meet you and any other 'Catters that might be around and will post another message about my visit nearer the time. I'll also send you a personal message. Many thanks and best regards, mcmoo |
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24 Mar 00 - 07:04 AM (#200615) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: GUEST Meebs, me old mate , I am glad you decided to go for it, when I was doing the last 4 months of my degree, I was holding down a full time job with 1 ,12 hour day a week at college, and studying evenings and w/es, I had to fix every 4th w/e off or I WOULD HAVE HAD A BREAKDOWN...I went climbing in Wales or the english lakes and worked better for it. A word from the wise , don't let anyone put Woad (or pseudo Woad) on your person it took up to 2 weeks for it to wear off when I did it.... |
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24 Mar 00 - 08:52 AM (#200649) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: katlaughing Oh, that sounds so familiar, Lin. Good for you. I have friends, still, from a time like that over 20 years ago, too. |
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24 Mar 00 - 09:26 AM (#200660) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Áine Dear Mbo, I saw a Ziggy cartoon in the newspaper this morning that reminded me of you. Ziggy is sitting in his chair with a bandaged foot on a pillow and a crutch by his side. He says: "Not only did the parade of life pass me by . . . one of the elephants stepped on my foot!" Don't let that happen to you, youngun! -- Áine |
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24 Mar 00 - 10:05 AM (#200669) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo "The dawn is come and I now let's see What this new world can do for me..." --Jean Valjean, from Les Miserables --Mbo |
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24 Mar 00 - 10:42 AM (#200683) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Pinetop Slim Mbo -- get exact street address for RenFair and do the MapQuest.Com thing. It'll plot every single turn for you, except the one out of your driveway.
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24 Mar 00 - 11:21 AM (#200716) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Lin in Kansas Thanks,kat and Alison. Yeah, been there, done that, bought several damn T-shirts. (Alison, my "handle" is misleading. I'm actually in the USA, not Australia, although it's a place I've always wanted to visit and may yet one of these days. I grew to love the big city (Seattle) and was sorry when we had to move.) Point of story was just this:
1. Everybody has hard times. You can't do it all alone, but the more you take care of on your own, the stronger it makes you. One of the reasons those friends are still friends is that we have some absolutely GREAT stories to tell on each other about the "hard times." (Ah, the Infamous Thanksgiving Feast...remind me to share that one with you sometime...) We survived and learned a whole bunch about coping along the way--wouldn't have missed it. Mbo, RenFairs are a blast--go listen to the music, watch the pageantry, indulge in the fantasy for awhile. Take your sis for company, so you have someone to share the memories with. Wear your T-shirt and jeans; you're an audience this time, not a performer. Shake MMario's hand, and then give him a big hug from me. If you're afraid you're going to get lost, even with a map, take a compass along, too (I'm serious--I've been lost more times than I can count [and incidentally discovered a lot of neat new places that way], so I have a compass mounted on my truck's dashboard--it's come in handy a bunch of times.) Remember that nothing in this life's free, but friendship is worth the price. Go. Live life. Enjoy. What everybody has been telling you--Ditto. Sermon finished. Lin |
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24 Mar 00 - 11:23 AM (#200718) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Wavestar Hmm... okay, I withdraw, having said my piece, and apologise for being bitchy about it. I'm sorry, everyone. I still think, however, that Ren faires are great and Mbo should have a great time! As an active SCAer and re-enacter, I'd say, if you don't have a tunic or anything, just wear a t-shirt that is larger than normal and a solid colour, and then try and borrow when you get there. Guitars aren't actually period, but people at Ren Faires don't tend to care. And just remember, don't get frustrated when you get lost, find it amusing! I always find that part easier with someone else in the car to laugh with... My brother and I ave a great time getting comepletely lost in the boonies. -J |
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24 Mar 00 - 01:58 PM (#200791) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: katlaughing Well, Lin, I can see why you'd want a compass in the flatlands of Oz...never know where the house is gonna land in a tornado, eh?**BG** Good points, excellent advice, I think there's probably quite a few of us on here who've been there, done that, with or without the T-shirts! kat |
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24 Mar 00 - 04:07 PM (#200861) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Caitrin I love Medieval/Renaissance stuff...I even have a few dresses! (Comes from having parents who are both Medieval/Rennaissance lit. experts.) I feel sure you'll have a blast, Mbo! So will I, if I can get my English project done. |
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24 Mar 00 - 04:12 PM (#200864) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo I'M GOING! I'M GOING!HOORAY!!!!!! --Mbo |
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24 Mar 00 - 04:18 PM (#200867) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Cara yay for you, Mbo. I was nervous when I went to meet Catters at the Getaway too but it was great. My lunch with Spaw&Co was on my home turf so I wasn't so nervous there, and both turned out to be wonderful. Have fun!! |
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24 Mar 00 - 05:20 PM (#200905) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo Heu folks...check this for more info on the NC Renfaire! --Mbo |
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24 Mar 00 - 05:27 PM (#200909) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: GUEST,Bill in Alabama Mbo--I'm proud of you! I fully expected that you'd find some excuse to stay home. Congratulations! Hope you have a fantastic time. |
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24 Mar 00 - 05:34 PM (#200916) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Sorcha SUPER!!! Say hi to MMario for all of us! Don't stop now, kiddo! You're on a roll! |
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24 Mar 00 - 05:41 PM (#200924) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo Wow, my very first road trip! Cool! --Mbo |
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24 Mar 00 - 10:38 PM (#201096) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: alison good for you Mbo, enjoy it....
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27 Mar 00 - 11:38 PM (#202440) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: MMario He came, he saw, he GOT WENCHED!!!!! about 25 of the members of the wench guild....lipstick all over him! I SWEAR, some was in his ear canal!!!! |
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27 Mar 00 - 11:40 PM (#202442) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo WELCOME BACK MARIO!!!!!Good to see you again man! --mbo |
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27 Mar 00 - 11:45 PM (#202446) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: catspaw49 Nice to see you back Mario......As you can see, it took a bit to get the kid off his ass, but we are also anxious now to hear your side of the story. I assume you may have been a bit surprised? How was the fair? How was the great Mario? Glad you're back........Say, can I interest you in an "Amish-Australian Pitchfork Moustache Tuner?" Spaw |
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27 Mar 00 - 11:50 PM (#202449) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Mbo MArio, we're gonna "rogue" Spaw! HA HA HA!!! --Mbo |
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27 Mar 00 - 11:56 PM (#202453) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: Sorcha MMario, when you get rested, we gotta hear your side! Lpistick in his ear canal? For a guy who's never been kissed? Tell All!! And i'm gonna message you about protocols for RenFaires. |
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28 Mar 00 - 12:06 AM (#202456) Subject: RE: BS: Long weekend - From: MMario just a quick synopsis, as I REALLY need some sack time. I have an interview with a consultant in the am.... I was on the road going down from 4:30 thursday until 1:30 pm friday...we ran out of gas at 2 am, and had to wait 4 hours for the gas station to open. Lovely start....Luckily the director excused me from the 1:30 cast call - said she would prefer I be awake for the faire. *grin* did hit the 6:00 pm cast call to get my pass and say hi to a few friends before going back to the hotel for pool time and SLEEP!!!. At the faire site at 8:30 saturday morning...cast call, last minute instructions and then down to the gate to mmet and greet at 9:30. 9:45 gate show, Evil sheriff overthrows his identical twin brother the good sheriff and threatens to ruin festival, Marion Hood and her Merry Wenches vow to foil him. Gates open. Meet and greet until 11:00 when the Queen arrives and I and rest of peasants demonstrate how to grovel. Another hour of meet and greet while listening to hammered dulcimer from Kat Fairbanks of the Pyrates Royale. wandered through the shire being dumb and caught comedia show. back to gate and sat on the wall and sang. wandered off again and ran into Mbo! Immedietly went in search of a Wench Guild member, pointed Mbo out to her and then lost track of him. Located more wenches, explained my plan to them, eventually finding Mbo and getting him well Wenched.We did meet up later and I did sing "The Mother's Kiss" for him. I probably spent 4 hours singing for people entering the shire....on saturday. it hit 79 degrees, there wasn't great amounts of breeze, and MY FEET HURT!!!! Sunday was even better. more later...
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