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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: katlaughing Date: 10 Apr 03 - 12:55 AM Here ya go, Tink, my Kelpie is a HUGE purrer and she knows the "Hobo's Lullabye"...the words are just for you... Go to sleep oh weary Tinker Let the night drift slowly by (purr, purr) Can't you hear the pusseens purring? That's a Tinker's lullabye...(purr...purrr..rummmmble, rummmble...) |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Stilly River Sage Date: 10 Apr 03 - 11:55 AM All of the cats suddenly lift their heads, perk up their ears, and dash to the western window sill (ample to hold all cats, even the plump calico) and twitch their tails joyfully as a yellow-bellied sapsucker taptaptaptaptaptaptaptaps its way up a nearby tree. Then to the cats' delight, two grackles begin a tussle over a shredded but sturdy piece of paper as each vies for good nesting materials. Ack ack ack ack ack akc! is the throaty noise heard from the cats. Sage thinks to herself Too bad the human activity in here seems to be all quiet and genteel. It's much more amusing when the sap starts flowing and a few couples can be observed to slink off to dark corners or disappear through doorways into the night. The christmas tree is outta here, but maybe we should bring in a Maypole pretty soon. That might get people moving! |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: MMario Date: 10 Apr 03 - 01:27 PM MMario just grabs a couple bottles at random, scoops a keg of double coffee-buzz-buzz-buzz-cappichino-expresso-fudge ice cream from the cooler and disappears into the room marked "Plague - Do Not Enter" . The feebly croaked words the door slams on appear to be "gimme drugs. lots of 'em. NOW!" |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Morticia Date: 10 Apr 03 - 01:54 PM That would be you still having that cold,then MMario? I know, a hot toddy the way my old mum makes them will cure pretty much anything,including death.I'll go mix one up straight away.....now, what did I do with the shredded bats wing? |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Rustic Rebel Date: 10 Apr 03 - 11:28 PM Jeez- just look what happens when we let those cats run wild and drink all the Baileys...click The next thing we know they will be having sex and producing litters and some may just end up with kittens that have, well...fetal alcohol problems! And letting them hang around all day drinking and lounging on the fainting couches certainly can't be to good for them!they end up looking like this! My conclusion to this is the cats just have to start sharing that Baileys. |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Stilly River Sage Date: 11 Apr 03 - 12:00 AM |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Allan C. Date: 11 Apr 03 - 08:29 AM What I'd like to know is what Clementine has gotten into. The eyes appear to be crossed for some reason - or was that just an expression of opinion regarding the fat cat? Mario, I'm glad you made it this far before collapsing. I'm sure there is some TLC to be found here. I'm about finished with the grilling and such. It's time to lean up against this willow and sing something. Anyone happen to know if there exists a happy song that contains the word, willow? Now there's a challenge! |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: MMario Date: 11 Apr 03 - 08:32 AM *hack,cough,hack,sputter,hack,cough* I'm almost feeling human again... aren't modern drugs a wonderful thing? Even when they take three tries to get the presciption written correctly so that the pharmecy can actually dispense it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Tinker Date: 11 Apr 03 - 09:02 AM Allan, how about this one Twanky Dillo It loooks pretty cheery... Here's a health to the pretty girl The one I love best She kindles her fire All in her own breast Which makes his bright hammer To rise and to fall There's the old coal, and the young coal And the old coal of all Twanky dillo, twanky dillo Twanky dillo, dillo, dillo, dillo And the roaring pair of bagpipes Made from the green willow |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Stilly River Sage Date: 11 Apr 03 - 09:24 AM That's Clementine, a little bit cross-eyed (she's a mix, including some Siamese). That is pretty much her normal expression. Sage suggests singing a little operetta. Tit Willow would allow you to sing about your dickie bird, AllanC! ;-) MMario, was the binge eating in the back room to do with poor health? Ice cream is not the way to go--fortunately the Chinese take-out that's just around the corner out the eastern door of the tavern has excellent hot and sour soup. I'll step over and buy you a quart--that will open any passages that need opening and cauterize anything that needs healing on its way through. Here, you can sit in my lounge chair for a while (you supplied the shawl, so it will be like old home week!) and don't be surprised--Clementine always curls up with whoever lounges in this chair. |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: MMario Date: 11 Apr 03 - 09:42 AM mmmmmm- hot and sour soup - one of my favorites. "cold creamy and soft" was actually *prescribed* yesterday...(okay - heartily suggested; though I enjoyed it!) |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Liz the Squeak Date: 11 Apr 03 - 07:46 PM Hmm, you know, a girl could get to like this place... more water please, and just a little less ice? I can almost feel the blood pressure easing back to the low 80's (given that it was 110/70 Wednesday) and the chest pains have stopped... just a couple more days sleeping in the chair and I'll be ready for some light reading..... these heavy books do your wrists a mischief! Slide on over here with that tuna mate, undressed please, easy on the side salad. Now where did that snat go? LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Alba Date: 12 Apr 03 - 11:37 AM Sorry bout the ice there...a bit heavy handed. As for the snat! I am afraid we are snatless for now as it appears to have done a runner since the Duck showed his true colors.....Ninja duck! I enjoyed that wee dance there but a bit breathless (due to overconsumption of Food!) have found refuge over here near the fire. I am trying to sip my Irish coffee but it just tastes so good I fear it won't last too long...... The smell of the Shad and the warmth of the embers are making me think that a song might be in order. Shall I start...., this was brought to mind by a post I read in the "other" world. Anyone else feel like singing the Mingulay boat song..Ill harmonize? Heel yo ho Boys, let her go boys, Bring her head round, now all together. Heel yo ho boys, let her go boys, Sailing home, home to Mingulay............................ |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: katlaughing Date: 12 Apr 03 - 08:32 PM Ah, Alba! A good choice and one I actually know! Great harmonising, too. Snats and smoothies Mogs and ninja ducks Fainting couches With reclined ladies Who could ask for any more? Well, the fellers are a nice touch, too!! Thanks, ya'll for making this the MELLOWEST YELLOW Tavern of all! How about another tune? |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: MAG Date: 13 Apr 03 - 12:02 AM I just happen to have a good-sized catnip plant here I brought in from the car -- we'll put it way up on this HIGH shelf over the mantel and pinch off leaves for the kitties if they be good. There's my Gremlin, rolling on the rug already. Are grey cats naturally more drawn to catnip? Mine always have been ... How pleasant to be here amongst good company, letting the world roar by outside. I arrive later and later, what with Daylight Time allowing more time in the garden. Here are some extra slips I'll stick in out back, after going over a patch with my noiseless cultivator. lilies of the valley, red sunflowers, yellow iris ... anybody handy want to put in a goldfish pond, complete with stoen benches and walkway? |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: MMario Date: 13 Apr 03 - 12:14 AM there's a nice koi pond in the back garden - you just go past the faery droppings, turn left at the Cleigh O'Possum Memorial Cairn o'Pellets, and about 20 yards on... |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Liz the Squeak Date: 13 Apr 03 - 09:39 AM Funny, none of my cats have ever shown the slightest inclination towards catnip... perhaps they're afraid it will lead them to something stronger...... I'll just stick with this bag of brazil nuts and the water thanks.... LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Stilly River Sage Date: 13 Apr 03 - 12:23 PM Er, MAG. . .don't take it personally that Clementine is climbing your leg with those back claws of hers. And those chomps on your hand and arm, those are just love bites.
Funny. I didn't know Clementine knew how to use a bullhorn. Who is the ventriloquist? It's that darned Snat! |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: SINSULL Date: 13 Apr 03 - 01:21 PM Allan can bulid a pool for the goldfish complete with waterfall. Hmmm...Allan can do just about anything. He cooks, sings, plays guitar, carves, plumbs, and more. Allan, why are you still single? |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: *daylia* Date: 13 Apr 03 - 02:36 PM Not ready for an institution yet maybe? |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Allan C. Date: 13 Apr 03 - 03:06 PM To be honest, SINSULL, I've been somewhat out of circulation until recently. Fortunately, there are lovely soirées such as this at which I can spend time with 'Catters, most specifically those of the female persuasion. Who knows what might happen? After all, as I've noted before, Female folkies are beautiful! P.S. Thanks for the advert, Sins. |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Liz the Squeak Date: 13 Apr 03 - 11:18 PM And this man is coming to see us soon? Move over Snat, I need to get my songbook out...... LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: open mike Date: 14 Apr 03 - 12:50 AM hmmmmm glancing at the single men, taking notes...maybe a song will encourage some harmonies? Its a song, a sigh of the weary... Hard times, hard times, come again no more.... nice to be in the company of these people and critters to chase the lonlies away.. |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Stilly River Sage Date: 14 Apr 03 - 01:38 AM To begin things, we could all do a dance that everyone knows. I've sent the cat home, she'd be underfoot. Maybe now is a good time to try another smoothie? |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Yorkshire Tony Date: 14 Apr 03 - 02:53 AM The willow seems to have been associated with regret in most folk songs that I know: The willow tree will twist and the willow tree will twine I wish I were in that young maid's arms that once held this heart of mine (The seeds of love) For he swore he'd never deceive me and I like a silly believed he As the moon and the stars so brightly shone over the willow tree (The weeping willow tree) The there's All Around My Hat of course. Another dance sounds like a good idea. Nothing too energetic though - I am feeling very mellow. So how about a bit of Playford - four couples for Newcastle. Can the musos handle the tune? Would any of the ladies like to dance with me? |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Allan C. Date: 14 Apr 03 - 09:25 AM "All Around My Hat" would be a good, upbeat song as would "There Is A Tavern In the Town" despite the sad tale it tells. I rarely dance; but don't mind putting my "right foot in" etc. for a while. Speaking of hats, anyone here know how to do a proper Mexican hat dance? You're never too old, you know. Failing that, I could easily be persuaded to lead a Virginia Reel. You can find the dots for a backing tune for it here. I'm sure to have a mighty thirst after that. OM, if you're headed to the kitchen after "Hard Times" is done, would you please bring back a tonic water for me? I like it plain, please. No ice. Thanks! |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: katlaughing Date: 14 Apr 03 - 10:56 AM Ah, this just keeps being so mellow and nice! Here's one of my favs with a mention of a willow tree. I really love singing this song by Ferron... RETURN Refrain: To lay my head on your blessed arm I take my cue from the willow tree, for it don't break from just one storm, but bends with a strength that sets it free. Verses: When I was young my love was bold Bold like rock and rock like cold Kind love came and said it would be true But I turned away as though I always knew That bonds are formed from outside time Our major goal is to absolve our crimes Let your steps be travelled with that knowing smile It's no toss of coins that longest mile For those who think don't analyze For those who weep, dry your eyes to see It's from those we've served, a paradise And from those we've wronged, pure ectasy Because happiness is a moment's glance The spin inside the circle's charm And I walked my line to have my chance To lay my head on your blessed arm. © Nemesis 1983 |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Alba Date: 14 Apr 03 - 12:38 PM Lovely choice there Kat and beautifully rendered. So nice to come in here and hear a song that leaves no doubt as to it's meaning, away from the cyber world of words that sometimes just do not convey the emotion behind them! I have just thought that perhaps this song might be appropriate for both singers and players? Just let me grab another Irish Coffee..need to ease up on these:>)..oh but they taste so good!....anyone what one while Im up? While Im collecting it...does anyone else wish to join in....find a key that's suits... Ah the breeze from the open Window feels nice against the brow..... DANCING AT WHITSUN Tis fifty long Springtimes since she was a bride, but still you may see her at each Whitsuntide, In a dress of white linen and ribbons of green, As green as her memories of Lovin. The Feet that were nimble tread carefully now, as gentle a measure as age will allow, Through the groves of white blossoms, by fields of young corn. Where once she was pledged to her true Love. JA Marshall. |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: MAG Date: 14 Apr 03 - 01:26 PM I notice that Clementine is indeed a grey cat in some spots. Allan, I'd love a dance if you don't mind a little extra padding ... |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Noreen Date: 14 Apr 03 - 02:15 PM May I join in, Alba? Been singing this to myself recently, think it's due an outing: The fields they stand empty, the hedges grow free No young men to tend them or pastures go see They are gone where the forest of oak trees before Have gone, to be wasted in battle. Down from the green farmlands and from their loved ones Marched husbands and brothers and fathers and sons There's a fine roll of honour where the Maypole once stood, And the ladies go dancing at Whitsun. There's a straight row of houses in these latter days All covering the downs where the sheep used to graze. There's a field of red poppies and a wreath from the Queen But the ladies remember at Whitsun And the ladies go dancing at Whitsun |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Noreen Date: 14 Apr 03 - 02:24 PM And I enjoyed Hard Times too thanks, Laurel- that is a powerful song when all join in as they just did... shall we do it at the Yorkshire Gathering, Allan? Now... a peach and strawberry smoothie... or an Irish Coffee? What a choice. May I have both??? |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Alba Date: 14 Apr 03 - 02:43 PM of course you can Noreen......that's what makes this place so good!. Limitless food and no calories to worry about and Limitless Beverages and no Hangovers or morning after the night before worries....so Irish Coffee coming up ! Loved your singing on the Song there Noreen...a joy to the ear ma' dear..*BG*..one of my favorites that. Who is making the smoothies now that Alan is spinning the light fantastic...way to go Alan for someone who says he doesn't dance too often, yourself and Mag are putting my clumsy efforts too shame. |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Allan C. Date: 14 Apr 03 - 02:54 PM MAG, the way I dance, a little extra padding is not a bad thing to have! |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Stilly River Sage Date: 14 Apr 03 - 04:14 PM AllanC, are steel toed boots required? ;-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Allan C. Date: 14 Apr 03 - 04:39 PM Steel toe shoes aren't required; but might be a good idea if we happen to be slow-dancing or else if dancing the Tarentella. You did see the "Dance At Your Own Peril" sign near the southern entry, didn't you? There's a reason... |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Stilly River Sage Date: 14 Apr 03 - 09:56 PM Ah ha! I knew there was a reason Clementine liked this place--she catches tarantulas! Don't spoil her fun and stomp them! It's spring, is there something a little more suggestive in the dance list here? Less stomp, more sinuous? ;-> |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: MAG Date: 15 Apr 03 - 12:31 AM I haven't done sinuous since modren dance class dearie; we need Peg to give us some lessons. And the tangos I've seen are a little further than I want to go in public. I will forgive a great deal in a guy who can waltz. -- MA |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: katlaughing Date: 15 Apr 03 - 03:10 AM Well, if ya wanna liven it up a bit and we can find LeeJ to play it, I'd do Wipe-out with ya, Allan! They used to make a circle around my boyfriend and me to watch our hips, etc. go...and I can still do it, just can't sustain it for as long! Does get the blood going, though! Of course...it's not very mellow!**bg** |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Allan C. Date: 15 Apr 03 - 08:19 AM Do you know how to Pony like Boney Maroni? Can you do The Peppermint Twist? Let's do The Freddie! The Fly! The Boogaloo! The Jerk! Yeah, sure! Nope. Not me. I might be persuaded to join someone in a slow and sensuous Stroll, although my preference would be to take MAG up on the offer of a waltz. Next maybe kat will join me in a dance while Johhny Rivers sings, "Slow Dancin', swayin' to the music...". Then maybe someone will put on that old Mamma's and Pappas recording of "Do You Wanna Dance?" (which I have always thought to be one of the coolest things I ever heard,) and well...who'd like to dance to that one? |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: artbrooks Date: 15 Apr 03 - 09:20 AM You all go right ahead and do slinky dances. (Allan!! Siddown!!) I'll just sit here in the leather recliner, sip on the gevertztraminer, and pet the snat. Irish Coffee? No, thanks...please leave out the Irish and make mine Kona. What's that you say while you look at the guys, OM? "Hard times come again no more"...I've heard there's a cure for that... |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Alba Date: 15 Apr 03 - 10:01 AM No problem...Kona coming up! Oh Allan was having such fun there Art...I was just going to start another tune from the Mamas and papas, well not their tune but they did it so well..Dream a little dream of me? Always loved the lyrics of that one.. Stars shining high above you, Night breezes seem to whisper I love you, Birds singing in the Sycamore trees, Dream a little dream of me. I am unable to dance at the moment as the Tarentella knocked the stuffing out of me! I wasn't stomping on the Spiders as it goes against my thoughts regarding them, but avoiding them demanded very tricky footwork!! Nice to see the Snat back. You have to admire his tenacity, but are Felinoids tenacious or just impervious to blows. I so hope it's the latter as my large Black Kitt 'Simon" has his eye on it now. Between Ninja Ducks and Simon, this Snat isn't getting much "respite" in here!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Allan C. Date: 16 Apr 03 - 04:28 AM I've done more dancing here in this short time than I have done in the past two decades altogether! I suppose anything is possible in cyberspace. If nobody minds, I have had an old Kingston Trio song in my head today and I feel like singing it: RIVER RUN DOWN Don MacArthur/John Stewart Chorus: Oh, the river run down but the stream ran dry. Big strong man don't ever cry. Just stands to watch his love go by. Oh, the river ran down but the stream ran dry. Yes, he loved a woman but he let her get away. Didn't ever think he'd regret that day. The laugh and the smile, he'd still play the game, but he knew that day would never be the same. (Chorus) There walks a man, he could've had a home, fine baby children, a woman of his own. He walks all alone. He doesn't have a care but he keeps on thinking that he sees her ev'rywhere. (Chorus) |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Noreen Date: 16 Apr 03 - 06:08 AM Aaaah... |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Allan C. Date: 16 Apr 03 - 11:10 PM Here's a song especially for Naemanson: E INU TATOU E (Drinking Song) E inu tatou e hara E inu tatou ite ava e E inu tatou e E inu tatou e hara E inu tatou ite ava e E inu tatou e A rave hoi oe A rave hoi oe A rave ite mau peu ri'i e A rave e-- ite mau peu ri'i mau ae te man ote vahine e. ______ I hope he enjoys his time in Guam! |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: MMario Date: 17 Apr 03 - 08:12 AM Maori? |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Noreen Date: 17 Apr 03 - 09:07 AM MMaori? :0) |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Allan C. Date: 17 Apr 03 - 09:40 AM Truth is that the song appears to be in Tahitian. It was written by a guy named George Archer though, so go figure. You can find a sample of how it sounds here. My best guess is that the title translates as something like, "Would You Like To Go Get A Drink With Me?" I know I am a few thousand miles off, but It is as close as I could come. |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: MMario Date: 17 Apr 03 - 09:44 AM closer then if it were Maori. *grin* |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Alba Date: 17 Apr 03 - 10:03 AM Smoothies in a hollowed out Coconut shell with a straw..mmmhhh....interesting! Maybe we should throw a party for Naemanson.....investigate the songs of Guam Island! He tells me that some of the harmonies used are quite beautiful and due to the Spanish rule on the Island there is a strong influence in the Music. Sounds like it could be a fun time? Keep the South door closed to keep the "snakes" that everyone is mentioning out please, although they might take care of the surviving "spiders" from the Tarentella :>) A |
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Subject: RE: BS: The Respite Tavern - Spring on in From: Stilly River Sage Date: 17 Apr 03 - 10:35 AM As Brett gets ready to make his big move, it's time to pull out the scrap book. I'm pasting some links here that I stuck into the one with the Dylan photo yesterday. I had a lot of fun digging out this stuff, compiled from two entries: For the novelty, I did a few searches: Bob Dylan and more images via Google. Arlo Guthrie and the Google Image search. Joni Mitchell and the full image search. Carole King and the full image search. Carly Simon and the rest of the search. James Taylor and the whole image search. Mick Jagger and the whole search. Joan Baez and the whole search. Peter, Paul and Mary and the image search. Pete Seeger and the rest of the search. Oscar Brand and the rest of the search. Enjoy! Or there are more: Jean Ritchie and the rest of the search. Clinton Hammond and the rest of the search. Kendall Morse Rick Fielding and the rest of the search. MMario or the rest of the search (sorry about that Leo. . . ).
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