Mudcatterings in N. Central PA

Subject: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 18 May 03 - 06:30 PM

May 24
June 20
July 18
Aug. 15
Sept. 19

Likely participants:

Mmario
Hogeye
Hippie Chick
WYSIWYG
Hardiman the Fiddler
... and maybe Dick and Susan if schedules mesh.

Find old threads to see where, what happens, and so forth.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: khandu
Date: 18 May 03 - 09:47 PM

Or, on May 24, you can join Tweed, Bobert and me at Como, MS to hear "Slick" Ballinger play some mean blues!

Back atcha, Wizzy! ;-)

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: MMario
Date: 25 May 03 - 04:08 PM

well know - iffen I had joined you I wouldn't have had the pleasure of singing at the concert last night - or hearing the celtic music from Kinruss.

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 05 Jun 03 - 09:59 PM

June 20 jam/songcircle/Cattering is on, theme to be "From the Dark Side" led by Hogeye. Modal tunes, murders, and mayhem. Bring the kiddies! :~)

Post HERE if you are coming, but PM me your email address if you want to get news, directions, etc., that way.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: MMario
Date: 05 Jun 03 - 11:13 PM

if I can. I know he knows a bunch of "dark" stuff!

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 06:59 AM

..... My old friend, Black Betty..... my old friend stands guard....

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: Uncle_DaveO
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 11:36 AM

WYSIWYG, you said to see previous threads as to where, etc. There are several threads, none of whose subject lines obviously refer to this. Can you give more details here? Where? What happens? Do I gather it's the same, or different from a general gathering/jam of Mudcatters?

Dave Oesterreich

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 12:50 PM

Sorry-- look up Mudgather for previous threads. Mmario will link in a few if I don't get to it in the next day or so. We're just in off a long, nasty road trip and hoping for some sack time!

~Susan

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: MMario
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 01:02 PM

spring 'o2 thread

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: MMario
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 01:04 PM

< ahref=http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=33626&messages=89>first mudgathering in PA thread

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 01:34 PM

Thanks, bro. (Puder back, reinstalling boatloads of stuff, rushing for services this week, and a parishioner is the principal at the middle school where a kid shot himself Thursday AM......)

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: Uncle_DaveO
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 12:17 PM

As of now, my Beautiful Wife and I are looking forward to being there for the June 20 occasion. We will probably drive from Indianapolis Friday morning and drive back on Sunday. I think we'll expect to put up in a motel. More planning going on now.

Dave Oesterreich

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 12:30 PM

OK... kewl!

We have a nice double-bed guest room and you have first call on it if you want it. Travel time I dunno-- 6 hours from Cleveland? I can make some motel recommendations if you PM me a price range. If you are using an internet lodging source, our zip code is 16933. The major towns we're near would be Wellsboro (16901) and Mansfield (16933). Each town center of these is an easy and straightforward ten minutes from the house. There are also some nice B&B's, in either town.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: MMario
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 01:49 PM

ooh-ooh! Now I Hafta get there the 20th!

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 01:55 PM

Let the Inspiration begin! Go ahead and PM people you'd like to see come!

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: GUEST,Walking Eagle
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 06:48 PM

Any single folks planning to come? If yes, when? Don't get me wrong, I love to be amongst couples and families, jes' as I like to be among some of my own as well!

W.E.

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 09:37 PM

Singles are here for the jams, so come ahead dear! (Mmario is single, HC is single....)

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: Uncle_DaveO
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 10:01 PM

Actually, my Beautiful Wife and I will have with us our 29 year old Downs syndrome son, so the double bed guesthouse won't do too well. Thanks just the same, Susan. We'll just plan on a motel, or possibly a B&B. Any nominees?

If we're going to a motel, we'll be getting two rooms, one for us and one for our son. In the range from $75 to $95 a night is possible. Lower, obviously, is always better if the place is presentable. We typically stop at Motel 8s or Red Roof Inns, that sort of thing.
We don't have high-flown ideas; as long as the rooms are clean, doesn't have to be fancy.

I plan to do some Orbitz shopping on line, but local intelligence is always helpful.

Dave Oesterreich

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 11:37 PM

We are Red Roofers ourselves. Comparable quality here (plus indoor pool) would be the Canyon Motel in Wellsboro. The Fitzgeralds' B&B in Mansfield is also very nice. I am not sure how rates run, so let me know if I can check further for you.

Since you mentioned your son may I say that we look forward to meeting him, very much. The people who attend our jam are also very welcoming and you will find them quite a diverse lot.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: Walking Eagle
Date: 09 Jun 03 - 03:48 PM

Any places for tenting?

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 09 Jun 03 - 07:09 PM

Oh yes! Look at the old threads for details.

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: Susan from California
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 12:41 AM

I am very jealous! One of these summers ( 3 years from now, when all the kids have left the nest?) we'll have to make it!

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: Booster Terrik
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 03:03 PM

I will be there for the jamming.

Booster

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 16 Jun 03 - 12:02 PM

Last call!

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 12:11 PM

If you were thinking of coming and didn't make up your mind-- COME. This could be the ONE not to miss, a big one like the first one we did. The RSVPs don't reflect it, but there is something about Uncle Dave's deternination to come that I think augers well for something special on the verge of occurring.

Mudcatters expected as of now:

Mmario (Friday night only)
Hogeye (Probably Friday night only)
Hippie Chick (a possible stayover into Saturday)
WYSIWYG (all weekend, ha ha)
Hardiman the Fiddler (ditto)
Booster Terrik (Friday, maybe Saturday too)
Uncle_DaveO & family (May not arrive til Saturday)

Also anticipated are a number of regular Friday jammers, and several folks who have never been to our jams, all on Friday night. We'll certainly ask if they care to return for more music on Saturday. I also sent out the notice to the jamlist from downstate (and my own near/far lists), and we have had some participation from there in the past so who knows?

Saturday evening also will offer the option of the old-fashioned gospel service at our church, where we always welcome visting musicians to sit in on some easy three-chord classics and/or do an offertory.

Not sure what to say about food-- impossible to tell who will be here/when. Just have to see what happens.

RSVP's are in order to help us flex logistics, if you plan on coming over and you are not on the list above. Use the Help forum if the Cat is down, or email me at [e-mail] but be sure to put MUDCAT in the subject line-- it's become the spam address from hell, and it's heavily filtered nowadays.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: MMario
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 12:13 PM

AAARRRRGGGGHHHH! If Uncle Dave doesn't arrive until saturday ---- well - depends on the weather and the general climate of Family.... (which ain't good right now)

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 12:31 PM

Could use some help issuing PMs to people from past threads who were maybe's, once upon a time..... just can't do it, this time. A simple "Please see" clicky to this thread, in a PM, is how I would do it if I were doing it....

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 12:32 PM

... and now that we can PM directly from a post, wish I'd thought of it earlier.... all those old threads full of potential.... dang!

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: Uncle_DaveO
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 03:03 PM

Yes, I WILL be there Friday evening.   Starting from Indianapolis at 7:00 a.m., which with time zone change would be 8:00 a.m. Pennsylvania time. About 10 hours driving, plus stops, so I am expecting to arrive in the Wellsboro area maybe 7:00 to 7:30 or so.

Dave Oesterreich

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: LilyFestre
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 03:29 PM

Add LilyFestre to that list, please. :)

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 03:40 PM

Yee Hah! Welcome to Mudcat, LF!

Dave, feel free to PM to other PA and NY and OH Catters!

BTW-- major local town festival over the weekend-- watch out for closed streets due to the parade!

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: Burke
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 04:29 PM

What time do you get jamming on Friday & how late does it go? Mebee I can get my act together this weekend.

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: MMario
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 04:30 PM

about 7 - and it usually goes a couple hours

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 05:01 PM

It goes till the next-to-last person goes to bed. You know, the one that says, "whoa, I gotta crash now," leaving the last-last person to kill all the lights! :~) Got a bed for you, too, Burke, no need to pack boatloads of stuff.

Last jam went quite late, when 2 people dropped by who had "always wanted" to come to these.... when they got here, most people had left, and there were two people here besides me and Greg. These 2 left just after the new arrivals came in-- so we stayed up playing and talking for several more hours.

We'll have the crockpot going, too, as before, for Friday arrivals. We can assess other food needs Saturday AM.

Maybe we will end up using the dorm space finally-- somebody want to use the cicular saw to cut the plywood I got for the attic dorm mattresses???

~Susan

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 05:03 PM

Might want to BRING BATHING SUITS OR SUITABLE SHORTS. There is the chilly sitting pool out back (I "lap-swim" in it on a tether) or the $5 per visit health club with the nice warm swimming pool and great hot tub.

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 06:01 PM

Maybe someone will set up the portastudio to record some stuff if I bring mics home....

Mmario, when do you arrive?

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: MMario
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 09:02 AM

I'm working this week (FOUR WHOLE DAYS!!) so won't be down to seven or so -

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 10:38 AM

*giggling*

Friday's crock will be greekish Lamb Stew and Couscous. We'll do the Hooskie Couskie.

Staying over then?

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: MMario
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 11:08 AM

no - but may come back Saturday evening - especially if the weather turns wet.

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 11:12 AM

Ah HAHHHH.... there's a plan.....

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: annamill
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 05:10 PM

Hi Hon! Sounds wonderful but Glenn and I are working our hearts out. I have two jobs now. One during the day, one at night til 11pm. We both work weekends. We can't go anywhere!

Maybe some day ;-)

Annamill

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 18 Jun 03 - 05:27 PM

Aw, too bad!

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 12:40 PM

OK--

The beverage fridge will be empty (except for chilled water) and open for deposits.

Sleepovers: Burke (pine room), Bryon & pal Perry (attic dorm), maybe Hogeye & Mrs. (Widow's Walk)... Still room for more in all these areas. Have a parent-child room (bed + floor) still up for grabs. Have a few extra sleeping bags, covers, foam mats, etc.

Food: Have plenty of ice to make... huge can of fruit cocktail to open and use up.... prison meal trays scrubbed, have lots of plastic utensils, no need for paper cups (have dishwasher)... have tea, sugar, coffeemate... prolly some koolaid and Crystal Lite in there somedamnwhere... lots of condiments...

Could use (post here so people know who/what): Bread, chips, dip, snackeroonie type things... maybe a dozen eggs... meat for Saturday dinner... cheese is always nice....

Dinner Friday evening is all set, Greekish lamb or chickpea stew and couscous.

Breakfast Saturday AM is all set, eggs and pancakes with real maple syrup.

Lunch Saturday, Booster is bringing pantry items to share, and we can deputize someone to make a burger/dog run for things to throw on the grill.

Dinner Saturday, usually late, after the church service. Have veg and potatoes for a dutch-oven deal, need a couple of pounds of beef or chicken.

Sunday-- leftovers... Hardi and I each leave fairly early to do our respective Sunday AM chores (two churches), back late AM/early afternoon...


Anything else?

~Susan

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 12:43 PM

.... and I am not cleaning much, this time.

~S~

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: MMario
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 12:47 PM

HEY LADY!

Slow down, breath a little;it's gonna be a good time; People will deal!

YOU should enjoy this too, remember?

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 01:40 PM

What, I haven't really done a thing, yet, I'm just taking stock! We're just reaping all the improvements around here since I've been feeling better*. In fact I ain't even dressed, I slept in, I'm lazing around looking forward to it, and Booster has signed up to take care of The Kitty Litter Situation! He'll be here early to sweep out the porches, too... while Hardi and I make a run for some new strings tomorrow. The rest--- aw, fuggit!

Are bringing instant-set lime jello by any chance? Need a lot for that pool!

~Susan

*At the first Gathering we held, I was so weak all I did was sit around wrapped in a blanket for most of it, watching the fun. Now-- I can have fun and I have muscles to kick a few asses.

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: MMario
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 02:00 PM

just checking...

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 02:15 PM

.... COFFEE! We need coffee... well, :~) obviously I don't, but if coffee is wanted, we're out except for Hardi's espresso. So a pound of drip or espresso grind would be helpful....

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: Burke
Date: 19 Jun 03 - 04:47 PM

I'll get the coffee, some snacks, dozen bottles of Saranac beveridges-alcoholic & not. Other depends on what I see at the store.

Subject: RE: Mudcatterings in N. Central PA
From: musicmick
Date: 20 Jun 03 - 01:54 AM

Susan,
I am looking forward to getting up to your area this summer as part of atrip that will include Elysburg (for a few thrills on the Pheonix)
and that big hole in the ground near Wellsboro. I hope that our trip will coincide with the anual Knoebel's Grove performance of my old pals, Sadie Green Sales Ragtime Jug Band. I played that date with them quite a few seasons. The August date seems most realistic as I have commited the next few months to a recording project. Yes, I am making my first solo CD after playing on everyone else's these last forty years. I shall invite a guest reviewer to critique it and I pray he/she will be kind and gushing.

          Mike