BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!

Subject: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Allan C.
Date: 18 May 04 - 01:34 PM

In another thread I asked for opinions as to where in North America you would travel if you had the opportunity. I asked this because such an opportunity has come to me. Now all is in readiness and the expedition is set to begin on the 20th of May.

The adventure is sure to be filled with thousands of opportunities for photographs and sounds that I would love to share with you. Much of what I will be doing will not be especially germane to the Mudcat. I just don't want to clog up the threads with such stuff even though some of you might find it interesting. After studying various means by which to accomplish such sharing, I've decided it would be best to create a separate online journal. Not only does the journal have the capability of recording my notes on what I encounter, but it also affords the possibility of the inclusion of images and even sound bytes. This is not to say I won't be posting some Mudcat related stuff here or that I won't be sending a few pictures to the Mudcat gallery. I'll be doing that as well. It is just that there will be lots of other goodies I will want to share. Like the threads on the Mudcat, you will have the ability to post comments on my journal. There is also an email feature that will allow private communications.

My daughter, Kelly, (a sometime 'Catter, currently residing in Dallas, Texas) designed the journal (Okay, it's a "blog" but I just don't like calling it that for some reason!) for me and will be helping me to update it and to maintain it during my travels. She has also been my technological coach with regard to some of the equipment I will be taking with me. For instance, I had no idea at all how a wireless internet connection works for a laptop computer. Until last month I had never even touched a laptop. Kelly has patiently explained a lot to me that will certainly come in handy. Max has also been especially helpful and has offered to be of even more help in the time to come.

Although this is certainly going to be a great adventure for me, I want very much to include you in it as much as possible. My hope is that the means I have chosen will accomplish this.

Here is the link to my journal.

As I write, it is still under construction; but Kelly assures me it will be ready to go within the next few days. I just wanted to tell you about it before I unplug my desktop computer and pack it away.

There's a lot more to tell you about the trip, but I will be adding more and more as I go along.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Ebbie
Date: 18 May 04 - 01:40 PM

Sounds great. You will getting lots of hits, no doubt about it. I think the Internet age is grand.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Sorcha
Date: 18 May 04 - 03:38 PM

Are you coming to see me???? Please????

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Joe Offer
Date: 18 May 04 - 04:36 PM

Allan, I'll be glad to serve as your guide in the Sierra and the Sierra Foothills. Best time for the foothills is February through April, but the Sierra is worth seeing through September. Come see us!
-Joe Offer, Colfax, California-

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Wesley S
Date: 18 May 04 - 05:09 PM

Allan - Via con Dios. I'm glad we had a chance to meet in the 3-D world - thanks for coming to the concert. Stay in touch and I'll check into your journal to keep track of you.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: open mike
Date: 18 May 04 - 08:29 PM

do we need to create an account, password, etc. in order to
check out the web site?
how about putting a small sample message so we can check
tos ee if it is working?

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Allan C.
Date: 18 May 04 - 09:06 PM

Sorcha, Joe and OM, I most certainly hope to visit with you at some point. You'll know when, when I start heading your way and I will certainly be in touch. I don't currently plan to head westward until after the Getaway.

You will have the option to post anonymously, if that is what you prefer. Otherwise, creating an account (free, no strings) would allow you to post under a recognizable name, which I think would be helpful. I am allanc there, for instance.

As I said above, the website is still under construction and so there really isn't anything to see just yet. Kelly should have things together in the next few days. In fact, she probably will have it up and running before I get another opportunity to post anything more than the initial journal entry (which mentions you, Wesley S.) that I've already tentatively submitted but is not yet posted. In other words, you are likely to know about it before I will. Please do me a favor and post something here if you notice that the journal is functional. I'm guessing it will be ready by Friday or so.

I'm on the verge of overdoing the caffeine thing here at a Dallas Starbucks. I'll try to check back tomorrow; but after that it might be Saturday before I get another opportunity.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: CarolC
Date: 18 May 04 - 09:37 PM

Hey Allan. We got the Doc Watson tickets today. Front row, second balcony, a little to the side.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: jimmyt
Date: 18 May 04 - 11:01 PM

Allan, getting musicians lined up, beer on ice and steaks waiting on the grill to get hot. See you on the 6th jimmyt

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: GUEST
Date: 19 May 04 - 06:01 AM

It would be great if Catters would post here when Allan shows up, then we can go to his journal and get his side of the story!

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 19 May 04 - 06:14 AM

I'm logged in again (how did that happen?)

Happy trails, Allan!

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Allan C.
Date: 19 May 04 - 02:00 PM

Carol, FAR OUT!!
Carol and JacktheSailor will be the fist 'Catters I will be visiting as I begin my journey. It has been nearly twenty-five years since I last saw Doc Watson. I'm really looking forward to the visit as well as to the concert!

As jimmyt has noted, I'll be visiting him shortly after the Florida Folk Festival. Can hardly wait to sing some old KT3 songs with him. Strangely, the last time I saw jimmyt was in Banbury!

Good point, Allison. It would be great to hear both sides. Besides, I might run out of superlatives.

Well, all of my furniture and other household goods are now on their way to storage; but I still have just a few more things to do before I can hit the road tomorrow. One of those things is that Kelly is wanting to take me out to the Tipparary this evening for a proper send-off.

Thanks for the many good wishes and thanks in advance for the wonderful hospitality that has already been offered.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: mg
Date: 19 May 04 - 02:30 PM

well, I for one enjoyhed Marion's travelogue and the opportunity to meet her, and I would love to just have a running thread you post to on occasion, in addition to whatever blog you do. Remember Sunnycamp first week of October..mg

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: open mike
Date: 19 May 04 - 02:40 PM

i hope jimmy keeps those cow parts in the fridge
til you get there,not waiting on the grill !@

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: jimmyt
Date: 19 May 04 - 03:11 PM

it was a metaphoricalcow, but the beer is a simile

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: open mike
Date: 19 May 04 - 03:23 PM

when i tried to register, i was sent an e-mail with a link in it
but got this message :
Not Found
The requested URL /modules.php was not found on this server.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
Apache/1.3.31 Server at allanc.metafizikal.com Port 80

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 19 May 04 - 04:32 PM

Well, Allan, you should come visit here, and to be sure it's going to be nice, check your weather report, 'cause it's the same as mine. You won't really feel like you've even left home but stop by anyway and introduce yourself if you happen to pass through Fort Worth. I hope your method of transport gets decent mileage--I'm working at home a lot the next couple of weeks because my boss is out of town and I can do everything here that I do at the office [no smart remarks!], and I don't have to pay for gas.

You have my email, so let me know if you're coming through.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 May 04 - 11:05 AM

Lobsters at my house when you reach Maine.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: CarolC
Date: 21 May 04 - 09:23 PM

Allan has landed here in Fort Mitchell, Alabama.

He's getting his trailer set up and after he's done, we're headed for a jam session in Columbus. Yee Haa!

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: CarolC
Date: 22 May 04 - 01:38 PM

Fantastic jam session last night. It was very cool waking up today and knowing that our nearest neighbor (for the next couple of days at least) is a friend. We all had our wake-up coffee out in the privacy fenced patio area under a live oak tree, and shared the three strawberries from our container garden that weren't eaten by squirrels. JtS and Allan are out there now sharing guitar and song stuff.

We've decided that all of the people in the Mudcat should get trailers and we should travel around visiting each other and maybe have big Mudcat-trailer gatherings from time to time.

Tonight... DOC WATSON (live)!!

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Allan C.
Date: 22 May 04 - 03:31 PM

JtS and Carol C look exactly the way they do in person! (Just kidding. I've met them before and it is wonderful to see them again.)

I wasn't scheduled to arrrive here until sometime this afternoon; but JtS persuaded me to drive straight through yesterday so that I could arrive in time for last night's jam. I failed to examine the proposition carefully and somewhat foolishly agreed - especially after being told (by persons unnamed) that the trip could be made in six or eight hours. Seven hundred miles and thirteen hours later, I arrived here just in time to leave to attend the jam. Strangely, I had plenty of energy left and had a great time.

We are now getting ready to tour the downtown "river walk" area of nearby Columbus, Georgia. Then we'll head over to see Doc. Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here!

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 23 May 04 - 12:11 AM

Just got back from Doc.


WOW!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: kendall
Date: 23 May 04 - 01:05 PM

Rumor has it that you are coming to OLd Songs. If so, I'd be glad to guide you to the section where the drunks, reprobates, trouble makers and Scotch drinkers park.
Oh, and one of them even plays a Martin guitar.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: open mike
Date: 24 May 04 - 12:35 AM

if you check the website mentioned in the first post of this thread,
you will find that allan has begun to send in reports of his adventures.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: kendall
Date: 24 May 04 - 06:35 AM

Yes? Does that change my offer?

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Allan C.
Date: 24 May 04 - 09:42 AM

Kendall, I look forward to hanging out at places such as you mention. It would likely be my favorite part of OS.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: CarolC
Date: 24 May 04 - 11:00 AM

Allan is on the road again. He left here just a few minutes ago. He should be at his campsite in Florida in just a few hours. We had a wonderful visit and we were sorry to see him go.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 25 May 04 - 10:28 AM

site looks nice!

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 May 04 - 10:45 AM

Your blog wouldn't let me register but I posted as a guest - a first for this Mudcatter. Wonder if I will get a lot of flack?
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 25 May 04 - 11:09 AM

Here's that journal link again. It bears repeating, to make it easy to keep up with Allan.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Marion
Date: 29 May 04 - 11:38 PM

Good for you Allan. Have a great trip. By the way, have you ever read Steinbeck's "Travels With Charlie in Search of America?"

Love, Marion

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 May 04 - 12:46 AM

I had a neat phone call from the Florida Folk Festival, tonight. It was Allan. I've been gone so didn't know he had some travelling companions. Imagine my surprise when he said "guess who the next person you will speak with is?" Heck if I knew, made a couple of guesses. he did the same thing to her...handed her the phone and left us to it. It was CarolC!! We had a good chat about who was there and such. It was great fun to get a LIVE report from on the road. Thanks, Allan and good to hear your voice, Carol!

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: SINSULL
Date: 05 Jun 04 - 04:17 PM

So where is our wandering boy? Kidnapped by gypsies (sorry InObu), fallen prey to white slave traders, ????????

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: CarolC
Date: 05 Jun 04 - 06:57 PM

Thanks katlaughing. Allan is a devilish lad isn't he?

We just got home from spending a fantastic week with Allan, first at the Florida Folk Festival, and then five great days on Tybee Island and in and around Savannah, Georgia. (Here's the Tybee Island lighthouse)

Allan is "The Land of the Lost Boys" on wheels. Watch out if he comes to your neighborhood. Before you know it, you just might find yourself in some far away place having the time of your life.

We got a call from Allan as he was passing through our neck of the woods (a few hours before we got here). He's making good time heading up to Jimmy T's place up in the mountains of north Georgia.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: jimmyt
Date: 06 Jun 04 - 03:36 PM

AllanC has arrived safely here in north Georgia, it is 3:30 pm and we have been pickin' for a couple hours   we will eat a bite shortly and around 7ish a flock of musicians will begin showing up for a session of sorts. We are looking forward to it already   will report mire later jimmyt

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: open mike
Date: 06 Jun 04 - 10:33 PM

"will report mire later jimmyt"

here's hoping the mire isn't too deep or terrible!

   1. An area of wet, soggy, muddy ground; a bog.
   2. Deep slimy soil or mud.
   3. A disadvantageous or difficult condition or situation:
      the mire of poverty.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: jimmyt
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 01:39 PM

Thank you, Laurel for pinting that oit ti me! ine mire tiime

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: CarolC
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 02:25 PM

Message to Allan... I sent you the information you requested in an e-mail.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: jimmyt
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 05:31 PM

allan left this AM on his way to outerbanks NC via Asheville. We had a fun session last night and played lots of stuff, much of which Allan introduced to us. He has a fine singing voice and plays quite well. Great guitar that has been signed by lots and lots of catters from a previous sojourn. Jayne and I enjoyed our time with him a lot.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Allan C.
Date: 09 Jun 04 - 07:18 PM

Just a quick note to let you know I am alive and doing well. At the moment, I am visiting BarbaraLynn near Raleigh, North Carolina and will soon be seen on the streets of Hillsborough, NC where I hope to visit Janie and Dani for a short while.

The visits I have had with JacktheSailor, CarolC and jimmyt were fabulous. I've almost finished collecting my thoughts enough to post more on the blog; but probably won't submit anything until after this weekend. I will have some photos to post as soon as a glitch on the website is repaired.

Seeya,

Allan

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: open mike
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 01:03 AM

request: when i visited hillsboro a couple of decades ago, there was a wonderful music museum--i mean music BOX museum. I would love to know if it still exists!@ and if it does, you might enjoy visiting it...let me know!! nickelodeons, player pianos, and other amazing things were there..the sounds were wonderful....i think i saw a similar place in Eureka Springs, ARkansas, too, or Hot Springs Ark.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Tinker
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 10:46 AM

Waiting less than patiently for my voyaristic update. I will not give in to bouts of green envy... Give Dani and Janie big hugs for me..

Kathy

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: harpgirl
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 11:03 AM

Allan, if you are in the Wilmington, Delaware area anytime, may I recommend a visit to Dacvid Bromberg's violin store across from the University and sitting in on his weekly jam sessions which happen just down the street. Check his website. harpy

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Janie
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 04:05 PM

The Allan has landed here in Hillsborough, NC. He just poked his head into my office for a few minutes. Says he will stay through the weekend. Full report to follow!

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Janie
Date: 14 Jun 04 - 11:44 PM

Allan is probably pulling out of Hillsborough as I type this. It was great to see him. He was very patient--waiting hours at a time for Dani and I to be able to clear the decks to have some time to play, and chipping in to help us deliver a catering job. The fellow even swept the cobwebs from the corners of my front porch as I was getting ready to have people over for dinner and music! Got a lot of singing in and persuaded him to stay until tonight to join our song circle. What a voice has that man!

I'll leave it to Allan to tell any details or impressions he cares to share. He is on his way now to Old Songs after a stop in Charlottesville.

Be safe on your journey Friend.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Allan C.
Date: 17 Jun 04 - 03:25 PM

I've finally managed to bring the blog up to date (or nearly so.) The portion currently displayed catches up to Tuesday. I've submitted another post that covers up to the current moment; but there will be a delay (for unknown reasons) before that post will be available for reading.

Like others who have visited the website, I have also had a slight adjustment period after which I could find my way around. I've learned that I am supposed to post a "teaser" in the first section. Then if the reader wants to see more, he clicks on Read More to reveal the rest of the post.

I keep promising pictures. I hope to be able to make them available soon.

Next stop: Portland, Maine

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: kendall
Date: 17 Jun 04 - 07:07 PM

I'll battern down the hatches!

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: jimmyt
Date: 17 Jun 04 - 08:57 PM

glad to get the update Allan!!! Good to hear from you and catch up onj your adventures. Have a nice time in MAine.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Jun 04 - 01:16 PM

Allan arrived Friday and gave me an excuse to take some vacation time. Shanty Sing Saturday. Tourguide Sunday. Lobster Boil Monday. Allan has posted new stuff to the Blog. See you there.

Subject: RE: BS: Here comes Allan C./There he goes again!
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 22 Jun 04 - 04:10 AM

Lovely stuff, Allan!
RtS