BS: They said I couldn't

Subject: RE: BS: They said I couldn't
From: Metchosin
Date: 09 Apr 04 - 10:28 PM

Amos, I'm not sure if Martin could, he seems to suffer from rectal speleological aphasia.

Subject: RE: BS: They said I couldn't
From: Don Firth
Date: 09 Apr 04 - 10:56 PM

I don't want to keep beating on old Marty, but I did have a bit of inspiration, and it's right on the main subject of this thread.

I offer Marty a challenge:

Although you seem to have the attitude and personality of a wolverine and a mind like a septic tank, I suspect that there may—just may—be a decent human being buried somewhere inside all that bitterness and sarcasm. You seem to be fairly articulate, and you also seem to have fairly good taste in guitars. Once in a while you slip and actually allow yourself to say something worth reading.

Therefore—I challenge you to drop all your usual crap and try to add something of value to Mudcat. If someone has a question and you know the answer, answer it (in a direct and friendly manner, not with sarcasm). If you feel you have something interesting to share, share it. Tell us something about yourself. Do you perform? Where? What particular kinds of folk music are you interested in? Most people here are very friendly, and if you act that way yourself, that's they way you'll be received. Rather than sneering at everybody and everything, why don't you try to add something to the mix (other than just pissing in the punchbowl)?

Is there a decent human being under that sneering façade? If so, let him out. Can you do that, Marty? The title of this thread is "They said I couldn't" Okay. Can you?

I doubt it. I don't think you've got what it takes.

Don Firth

Subject: RE: BS: They said I couldn't
From: Metchosin
Date: 10 Apr 04 - 01:53 AM

Oh Wow! we have another new Mudcatter! KAEINA!

I thought the bass player story sounded strangely familiar, Surprise, Surprise!

kaeina is my daughter.

Thought you could fool me by changing your name, eh!

Subject: RE: BS: They said I couldn't
From: GUEST,Shlio
Date: 10 Apr 04 - 05:53 PM

They said I couldn't sing.

Sadly, I have come to the conclusion that they were right.

I think the thing that's worse than encouragement or discouragement is apathy. People letting you know that they couldn't care less if you succeeded in your dreams or not is much more depressing than even Martin Gibson's most acidic posts. At least he cares enough to criticise.

Encouragement makes you want to succeed with a warm glow.
Discouragement gives you something to prove and strive for.
Apathy can make you believe that it really is worthless, or make you bitter.

Ooops - I think I'm letting my bitterness show

Subject: RE: BS: They said I couldn't
From: GUEST,Mary V.
Date: 10 Apr 04 - 08:05 PM

Hey Jerry ! Bring the sunshine on up to Wisconsin.
We will welcome the warmth with open arms,
and a happy birthday to your mom too !
My email is [e-mail]
I lost your email address when my computer had technical
difficulties. I think actually ..I am the one with the
difficulties. : )
Thanks Amos ! You made my day !
still pickin' and grinnin' up north !

Mary

Subject: RE: BS: They said I couldn't
From: GUEST,Steven Read
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 10:52 AM

The movie was "Best Foot Forward."