My first post as Big Mick came at the end of March in 1998. I had posted as a GUEST since the end of November of 1997. I have never been able to find my first post as a GUEST but I do remember it was a request for all the variations of the "old ladies stuck in a lavatory" song. I had been a lurker and was describing the site to a guy I played music with. He asked me to check out this song, because his Dad had loved it, but he didn't know the words. In those days we had a plethora of really interesting characters here, like Shula whom I remember fondly. I remember when Spaw joined and when kat joined. I especiallly remember when Spaw got sick the first time, and I started a thread on it. That was really the genesis of the community tradition of folks around the world interacting in this community in a way that has become legendary. The Mudcatters rallied around with prayer, healing thoughts, and assistance in whatever way possible. I remember the first time Mudcatters went to FSGW Getaway. It was wonderful, and that is where Jeri, Dani, Barry, Sandy & Caroline, Dan & Bonnie Milner, Joe Offer, Bill D & Ferraro, Dick Greenhaus, Kath Westra, lamarca, and so many others became friends.

Thanks for starting this one, it is nice to reflect on the early days.

Mick