BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Ebbie
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 12:44 PM

ptui!

Alter egos are all well and good but it takes a certain character and mindset to create and maintain that alter ego.

If MG meets with any Mudcatters, his persona as Martin Gibson is finished.

My opinion? He will NOT meet any Mudcatters.

Have a simply wonderful time, Martin! she called, liltingly.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: number 6
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 11:06 AM

'Reporting from the field' ... sorta like Ed Murrow.

BTW ... when your over there MG try to visit a music store and give us a review of the Fylde guitar.

sIx

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Once Famous
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 10:35 AM

I am leaving in 5 1/2 hours for the airport. I have PM'd a few of you to personally thank you for your well wishes and generous offers.

My son is studying abroad in London this semester from a prestigious small private college here in the Midwest. He is enjoying himself immensly. I am coming into London to spend his spring break with him and arriving Friday morning after an all night flight. He has a whole itinerary planned for me and then we leave Sunday morning for Italy, where I have a cousin who has lived there for some 15 years. then off to Germany and 1 night back in London on 4/22 before I come back to chicago 4/23.

This is not a hoax or any bullshit.

As I have now been on Mudcat for 2 years, part of the real me is more there than perhaps early on. Aler Egos are never 100%, but are something that can be controlled to varying degrees as needed.

There are some very good people here and also some complete douche bags. The losers here are losers in life, and the winners here rise to the top like good cream. Both types are well represented in this thread.

I will be reporting back and if I can get on a computer somewhere, sometime, will report "from the field."

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 10:28 AM

We'll send bail, just like King John did for RIchard the Lion Heart...

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 10:19 AM

If any of you Brits encounter this fellow we want a full report.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 09:30 AM

a gimp?   Would somebody translate for me? In the states that is a derogratory nickname for somebody with a bad leg.

Maybe I should lighten up. The threads in the past few days have been filled with venom and hypocrisy. I will let others play in traffic.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 09:28 AM

"Martin is just pretending to be a Basterd."

Damn! I'm not as clever as I thought! He fooled me!

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 09:11 AM

Blooms will probably be closed then but Kossofs were still open yesterday.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Pied Piper
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 08:06 AM

It seems that some amongst us see posting on this forum as a way to air fictional alter egos. Perhaps this is where I've been going wrong, you see I've always posted as ME with MY opinions and Ideas however flawed.
I don't want to waste time playing silly games with made up characters put on by people unwilling or unable to be themselves.

It's all clear to me now; Martin is just pretending to be a Basterd.

That's fine then?

PP

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 06:22 AM

Micca and I live about 10 minutes from Liz and Manitas. If you're about let me know and we can meet up...

Safe journey

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 06:09 AM

Guest,if Junior is studying for a first degree (bachelor) here then he will nornally be on a 3 or 4 year course. It might be shorter if it's a vocational course or a master's degree or doctorate.

MG,
As for sessions, what part of London are you staying in and what days? I'll PM our phone number.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Divis Sweeney
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 06:01 AM

Enjoy your trip Martin. If in Ireland let me know.
Best wishes
Seamus

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: GUEST,UK Folkie
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 05:51 AM

If you want to know what Martin thinks of Folk Music here check out his post of less than a year ago, May 30 05 @ 5pm

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Paul Burke
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 05:48 AM

He should be on his way now... I hope he has time to see something worthwhile, from the schedule he'll be on the move all the while. Brick Lane would be a good choice, a chance to see the former Jewish heartland of London (am I right in thinking that there's an old synagogue that's now a museum?), descendants of the immigrant Jews graduated to better places, and replaced by West Indians and Banglas in their turn...

Travel can expand the mind.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 05:28 AM

Mudcat Jack is busy terrorising the pubs of Surrey, it's not his diary! He would NEVER shun food, regardless of who served it... this is a dog that will lick tank tracks for heaven's sakes!

Martin - you're welcome to come over and see us in east London, Manitas can get you to a couple of good sessions and I'm sure if everyone else weren't at Miskin, they'd be happy to see you too.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Ernest
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 03:53 AM

Have a good trip and tell us what music you encountered on your way!

Regards

Ernest

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: MBSLynne
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 03:36 AM

Martin, have a great trip...it's a pity you'll only be visiting London in Britain. It isn't typical of the rest of the country at all. And if you decided to have a bit more of a look round here, YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME AND HAVE A MEAL WITH US, A BED FOR THE NIGHT AND GOOD COMPANY.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 03:28 AM

Most people on here only know Martin Gibson from the cacophone of words that echo from his comp! Yet so many see fit to judge him as a real person, not knowing what he is really like. I would consider the only people able to judge or assess the real 'Martin Gibson' or Mr 'Two Guitars' are the people who know him personally. I for one wish him the same kind of trip I would wish for myself. Come on folks, get a grip and recognise the reality and the fantasy. Lot of nice people on here but even some of the best think it O.K to lower themselves when attacking others 'mob handed'. It's the stuff riots are made of!
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: suzi
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 01:10 AM

Enjoy ya trip Martin.....

soozi

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 12:50 AM

He hasn't stopped posting yet. I suspect it was just another sob story to make the Mudcat Gods back off a bit so he wouldn't get spanked again...

Reminds me of MASH - Klinger and his frequent reported deaths and illnesses of his family... :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 10:22 PM

:-D

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 10:20 PM

GUEST - you sure that is not Mudcat Jack's travel diary?

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 10:09 PM

ROFLMAO!

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Little Hawk
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 10:08 PM

LOL! Omigod... This place.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 10:05 PM

Hey Ghost I was going to suggest Brick Lane! Especially if he uses his favourite term "towel heads". Yep he'll go down a storm. And he could round the evening off with a drink in Old Compton St.

Sorry martin but Europe doesn't have a guide book for homophobic, racist, mysogynists. Maybe you could write one?

1. Got out at Heathrow - too many foreigners went to room.

2. Got out at Rome - too many foreigners and these ones couldn't even speak English. Went to room.

3. Got out at Munich - too many foreigners who couldn't speak English and didn't know a decent sausage. Went to room.

4. Got out at Venice - too many foreigners who couldn't speak English, didn't know a decent sausage and the men wore tight jeans (too dodgy.) Went to room.

5. Arrived back at Heathrow - nearly spoke to a foreigner out of desperation as I haven't been able to converse for the last week due to only having the one language.

6. Flew home - refused the onboard hospitality from the gay air steward as these guys carry disease you know.

7. Ripped up passport.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 10:02 PM

Well said Bobert!

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Bobert
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 09:37 PM

Lighten up, Ron... Most of what I've read here was good natured... Hey, if there's anyone in Mudcat that hasn't worked harder at settin' himself up for a little ribbing than MG I'd sho nuff like to know who that person is???

And, based on some of the things Martin has posted here in the past he's lucky to be gettin' off as light as he apparently is... I won't bring them up but there are a couple which lie just shy of unforgiveable.... Most of us know what I'm talkin' about here...

Nuff said...

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 09:27 PM

The Martin Gibson we all know and love here is a fictional character, as we have often been reminded; there's no reason to assume he or she will be making the trip in character. So he or she will probably be a delightful visitor who will have a really good time, in some very enjoyable places.

The trick to enjoying trips abroad is to avoid the places which try to do things the way they do back home, and search out the places that the locals enjoy, and learn to do the same. (That's where it differs from going somewhere as an immigrant, when the key to survival is to find a little bit of home in the new place.)

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 09:19 PM

Foolestroupe, I do realise that many people have been trying to be nice and helpful, but you have to admit that there are a few posts here that are not issued in that spirit.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 09:14 PM

Now Ron.... some of us have - at great effort I maight add - have been TRYING to be as nice and helpful as we can to someone like him...

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 09:14 PM

Not egging him on, Ron, just saying good riddance.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 09:12 PM

Hmmm, you probably need travel insurance and a travel health plan too then...

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 09:09 PM

All these threadbaiters astound me. Everyone complains about Martin, yet they crawl out of the woodwork looking for trouble. Has the local S&M club closed for the evening? Give it a rest people! You complain about Martin's responses and yet you feel comfortable to egg him on and then say "I told you so!"   

Schools out people, grow up! Your no better than the dog that bit you!

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Bobert
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 08:36 PM

And, for God's sake, please behave yourself, Marty... The US has a bad enough reputation going as it is...

But have a great time and if ya' see the Queen walkin' down the street in London will ya' ask her just what the heck is wrong with Charlie... I mean, I've looked at piccures of Diana and then of Camille and, hey, this ain't rocket surgery here, ol' Son... No, sir... Not rocket surgery...

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 08:31 PM

I think this thread might be really helpful - Advice to Tourists...

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 08:22 PM

Gee! Couldn't help but notice the total lack of resposes along the lines of, "Look us up while you're in town, mate, and we'll have a pint and play a few tunes!"

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 08:20 PM

Breakfast at McD's and dinner at Hard Rock Cafe. Sorted.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 08:20 PM

"I hope you get lucky."


Naaaaah - I'll leave that one alone, but it HURTS to do so...

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 08:08 PM

Have a nice holiday Martin.

i rarely go to London, so I don't know what to recommend. Most of the big hotel chains have decent restaurants - I hope you get lucky.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Little Hawk
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 08:06 PM

Time for Greg to hook up a hot electrical wire to the doorframe? Heh!

Tell him where you live, Greg...

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: michaelr
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:45 PM

Last thing I'll want to know about are your "insights into Europe from a very American viewpoint".

Hope you learn something.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:42 PM

I pity those in Europe who cross his path. And I'm sure he won't keep his mouth shut, so he will be acting just like a tourist.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Peace
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:38 PM

Have a good and safe trip, Martin.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Little Hawk
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:31 PM

Divvent tell me what a Geordie waad or waad not syah . Ah knaa everything there is te knaa aboot it. Ahm the world's greatest expert on Geordie dialect. Ahm also always reet an nivvor wrong.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:29 PM

Now what are the odds of martin actually enjoying anywhere multi cultural? You'll hate it here. Then again it may be a novel change for you to have to keep your mouth shut and act like a good little tourist.

Venice will have to come in for a few compliments, just so as not to make you look like the uncultured moron you are.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:12 PM

Martin. I sincerely hope you enjoy your trip and had I known a while ago I would have arranged to meet in London to share a meal together. I note that Greg F has lowered himself to lower the tone of a thread which is wishing you well but please ignore that post and make the best of your trip. Best wishes, your old adversary...Mike.

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:11 PM

Polite response:

Enjoy the trip, Martin - have a good time. Watch out for the fatal problem caused by lack of circulation in the legs caused by lack of movement when sitting down for hours. Flex the ankles and calves regularly during the trip, bathroom visits will give you exercise. Beware of bowel problems caused by drinking bad water - you don't want your ass to fall out.


Impolite response:










naaaaaah

on second thoughts, I'll be nice....

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:09 PM

Martin, would it be too much to ask for you to tell everyone in Europe you meet that you're Canadian? I mean, we've got enough PR trouble in the world as it is. LOL


By the way, Yorkshire Pudding is damn good when done right. The cheese is terrific, and the beer is some of the best. Good luck

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: Shields Folk
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:07 PM

Not to other Geordies though but

Subject: RE: BS: Martin Gibson to visit Europe
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 07:06 PM

In my experience Geordies are likely to say just about anything.