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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Banjer Date: 24 May 99 - 06:16 PM English and language....is that one of them oxymorons? |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: KingBrilliant Date: 25 May 99 - 08:17 AM Who you calling a moron Banjer? ps. I just corrected a lovely typo, whereby I called you Banger....
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Bert Date: 25 May 99 - 08:47 AM You're right Helen, 'Ghing it is. Bert. |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: The Shambles Date: 25 May 99 - 03:57 PM What's an oxymoron? I don't know, idiot. |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: katlaughing Date: 25 May 99 - 04:15 PM Tch! Bert! Aghing, to you and all Mudders, if ya please! TeeHeeTeeHee!!! And, I love CatsP, but oh, the connotations! Doncha think the litter box gets full enough as it is?:-)) katLAF, for anyone struggling with the intricacies of longer names |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Roger in Baltimore Date: 25 May 99 - 05:31 PM oxymoron = a rhetorical figure in which an epigrammatic effect is created by a paradoxical conjuntion of terms. -The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language As if that clarifies anything. Oxymoron = two words put together that really don't fit, like Army Intelligence. Roger in Baltimore |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Jeri Date: 25 May 99 - 05:37 PM Or "famous folkies?" |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: The Shambles Date: 25 May 99 - 07:02 PM Thanks Roger It must be the way I tell them?
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Dani Date: 25 May 99 - 08:46 PM Welcome, Dave. I often feel like making a honking noise when I'm hear. Right now, I'd like to honk in gratitude for seeing postings from catspaw. Welcome home. Dani |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Max Date: 25 May 99 - 11:03 PM Dave, you may now understand what you're in for here, but hopefully you ran when you had the chance. I'm Max and I created this place because the various global governments paid me to keep these folks occupied and their opinions isolated here. You can feel comfortable here cause the only Big Brother is me, and I'm a loser. |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Night Owl Date: 25 May 99 - 11:13 PM Max....what IS your definition of "loser"? Can the rest of us learn to be a "loser" too?? |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Joe Offer Date: 25 May 99 - 11:18 PM Hey, Max, just what did you have in mind when you created this monstrosity? Did you have any idea what all this would come to? I guess it was October 1996 when the forum started. I found it a month or two after that, and it was already going strong. I had been in similar forums, but none worked quite so well as this one. The Prodigy folk forum was the most fun I had before Mudcat, but it was too full of pop-folk fans who knew the stars but not the music. Then there was a BBS in Maine, but the people just didn't have enough to talk about to keep the discussion going (Ayep. Mainers aren't known for verbosity, but I sure had some good lobster when I went to visit.) Rec.music.folk has some wonderful information at times, but it can get too full of flamers and singer-songwriters. The Catholic newsgroup I tried was monstrous - too many people with right-wing agendas. But then there's Mudcat. Somehow, the chemistry works pretty darn well here. While certain types of threads may get tiresome, there's always a friendly, interesting discussion going on about SOMETHING, and everybody seems to have such a good time. Max, you done good. It's nice to be here. -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: katlaughing Date: 26 May 99 - 12:02 AM That's funny, Joe, I always heard them referred to ask "Mainiacs"! Dave, don't listen to Max; he might have a sick idea of a joke (just watch yer sleepin' bag for snakes, Max!), but he is no loser. Course now, he does know how to create codependency really well and sometimes is the cause of some awful withdrawal pangs, as well as the recipient of some very frantic email messages, when some of us can't get our "fix", but that is what a "pusher's" goal is, keep 'em coming back for more and he does a good job of it!**Grin** katlaughing |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: catspaw49 Date: 26 May 99 - 12:32 AM As the one person who has had more time to think about this and experience it firsthand........I don't think there is ANY way that Max could possibly have any idea what he created here. This is the most unique place on the web, bar none!!! I have somehow developed friendships here that are as real as any friendship can be. My recent experience with the "Mudcat Phenomonon" leaves me humbled yet very proud to be part of this community and I wish I could pass on that exact feeling to everyone so there would be no doubt as to what this place is really like. There is nothing special about me, yet that outpouring of love and concern and willingness to help is something rarely experienced in the "Real" world. It's very easy to think of Mudcat as a little village with real streets and houses. I can see where everyone lives and see their kids, dayjobs, etc. There's lots of music and at various times different ones hang out at different places in everchanging small groups (not cliques). And every so often we meet for coffee, a little pickin', a little talk, a little BS, down at the Cafe which is some mixture of an old time General store and a "Cheers" type pub. There is so much more I want to say, but I'll stop here, without getting into the jobs that everyone has around the town...not the day job but the Mudcat job. And maybe I should get into it because that's important to the concept of this place...everybody has a little niche that is theirs to fill and are all accorded respect for being human and humane. Damn, what a place this is! Could Max understand what he was starting? Of course not, how could anyone? But thank you Max for turning the first shovelful of dirt to start the building process. You Max, like me, are in a unique position of feeling humble and proud and I'm sure you are as in awe as I over this creation. catspaw |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Banjer Date: 26 May 99 - 05:26 AM Very well put, Catspaw. We probably wouldn't have been able to get such a wonderful description of our little cyber-community if he wasn't still at a "loss for words"! I too sometimes see it as a little village, with quaint cobblestone streets and small cottages with big front porches where we gather after a hard day's work to play, sing, tell stories and just plain enjoy each others company. Besides coming home after a hard day at the shop and picking up an instrument to relieve the stress, checking out the Mudcat is the next most relaxing thing to do! |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Jeri Date: 26 May 99 - 09:56 AM All right - stop all that humility right now. Max says "I'm a loser." How many losers d'ya know who've created a magnificent, welcoming internet "home" for people. We owe you - big time. CatsP - "I'm nothing special!!!???" HA! I've been reading what you've written, and your words don't seem to support that statement! Maybe it's because this place and the people in it see everyone as special. Maybe it's because folks hold each other up instead of pull each other down. It's very easy to find the latter all over the internet. The only place I've found the former is right here. It's a rare and precious place, this village that Max built. |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Dave Swan Date: 26 May 99 - 12:30 PM If this is thread drift, I like it. Thank you, Max. What a wonderful thing you have created. I've had the village image floating around in my head too. What a great place to live. If it's O.K. with everyone, I'd like to sign up for the position of village idiot. I think I'm qualified. |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: annamill Date: 26 May 99 - 12:51 PM Hi Dave, I'm new too. Isn't this place wonderful? Welcome! Max,are you fishing for compliments? Some 'loser'! Thank you so much for Mudcat!! Love, annap (look I got my name back) |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: The Shambles Date: 26 May 99 - 01:11 PM Sorry Dave, there are people here far better qualified for that position than you and you seem far too sensible, you even play the banjo too. |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: SeanM Date: 26 May 99 - 01:42 PM Waitaminute... Doesn't playing the banjo automatically make you qualified for the position? M |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: The Shambles Date: 26 May 99 - 01:46 PM Sean You could be right, but I play the banjo too. |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Roger in Baltimore Date: 26 May 99 - 02:36 PM Shambles and Dave, Only on the 'Cat would people be fighting for the right to the title of "Village Idiot". That said, I am completely unsurprised that two banjo players are the culprits. I hereby declare that banjo playing puts you right up front. However, to assure everyone that this contest has a level playing field I am asking both of you to perform for Catspaw so he can verify that you both drool out of both sides of your respective mouths. Roger in Baltimore |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: The Shambles Date: 26 May 99 - 02:39 PM Me? I am not worthy. |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Bert Date: 26 May 99 - 02:48 PM RiB, you really think those guys are "on the level"? |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: SeanM Date: 26 May 99 - 03:50 PM 'course, I'm not one to speak, playing mouthharp and all. On the count of three, let's hear that scale! *twang* Thank you!' M |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Dave Swan Date: 26 May 99 - 03:55 PM That's it! The Mudcat all idiot band. |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Alice Date: 26 May 99 - 05:23 PM I'll bring my bodhran. |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: SeanM Date: 26 May 99 - 05:33 PM And I'll bring my nose flute M |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Banjer Date: 26 May 99 - 06:19 PM HOLD IT JUST A DERN MINUTE!!! Just cause I am not here in the afternoon is no reason for all of you to assume that I don't want to be considered for the exalted position of Village Idiot!! I have every bit the same lack of qualifications as the rest and also play(?) the banjo. If there is to be an election of any sort consider my hat in the ring as well. Besides the above qualifications consider also the fact that Catspaw bestowed upon me the title of Incredible Dumbass and even promoted me to the rank of a four star General F***up. Banjer, BS, MS, PHD |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: SeanM Date: 26 May 99 - 07:11 PM Maybe we should just declare it the 'Village of Idiots'... It takes a Village, after all... M |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Dave Swan Date: 26 May 99 - 07:15 PM Jeez, Banjer you're right, I couldn't carry your drool cup. Can I be apprentice idiot until I get it right? |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Jeri Date: 26 May 99 - 08:17 PM Well - I got a nose flute too, (but I need help tuning it) and a banjo I can't play very well. Plus I can play fiddle tunes on my face. Can I be one of the backup musicians? |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Cap't Bob Date: 26 May 99 - 09:42 PM Me thinks you's idioot's is jess trying to take attention away from us morons. Morons like myself play not only the five string but all sew the tenor banjo. In my travelen bag I also have a slide whistle a teddy bear tambourine. I am president of the Posey Lake Akademy of Musicology (PLAM for short) and we even have a l959 16 passenger bus with our name printed on the side which is rapidly becoming one with the ground. I am presently working on THE STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER on my bosun's call. Cap't Bob |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Barbara Date: 26 May 99 - 11:53 PM Well, guys, this is it. I shipped catspaw's possum ocarina off to him today, so in another day or two he should be right out there competing with you for the most obnoxious instrument slot in the Village All-Idiot Band. Blessings, Barbara |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: catspaw49 Date: 27 May 99 - 12:02 AM Yes, yes, yes.....anybody else out there blowing tunes through a possum's ass? I think not!!! I think to qualify, you need to be able to perform "Under the Double Eagle" on tiple, banjo, bagpipes, bodhran, and nose flute...and at least on two of that combination simultaneously in harmony. catspaw |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Night Owl Date: 27 May 99 - 12:47 AM Hooray Barbara!!! Have been waiting with anticipation for news of the whistle....hoping at some point in life to hear it played Catspaw...via the Mudcatters' tape? Here? Maybe? |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Roger the zimmer Date: 28 May 99 - 06:53 AM Kin I join the All-Idiot's Band, pretty, please? Oh, it's not a marching band is it ? 'Cos I can't march and play the kazoo at the same time. I CAN drool and play kazoo at the same time and with some practice I could learn to march and drool at the same time. Although I'm not a banjo player I'm a failed-to-learn-the banjo player so does that qualify? Or, if you have too many kazoos I could learn to play the triangle:never could remember which side to hit and how do you tune it? I was told with a 4lb lump hammer, but would a 25 lb sledge hammer be better? I read the threads on fees, I don't think I could afford to pay so much Must go, the nurse is coming back with my Prozac. Oh, and I'm a white-collar librarian but I don't know any good stories, so do I have to put pebbles in my shoes? Nurse, undo the straps, please. |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Cap't Bob Date: 28 May 99 - 04:42 PM Oh Kay! I give up, I give up, I give up! With guys like Roger the Zimmer, and Catspaw blowing up the possum's ass, I just don't stand a chance. If you just let me march with you guys, I'd promise to be good. I'll just march along behind with a broom and scoop ~~ I could even bring a syrings and bucket to pick up the drool. In fact, with all the banjo players, maybe we could form a drool team. Cap't Bob |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Roger in Baltimore Date: 28 May 99 - 05:26 PM Drool team??? Cap't Bob, that's awful!! Welcome to the Mudcat. Big RiB |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Dave Swan Date: 28 May 99 - 06:27 PM Yeah RiB, a Drool Team. We could get matching wetsuits, and put on a show. We've got a barn, and...oh, sorry,R the Zim got to me for a second. |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: catspaw49 Date: 28 May 99 - 09:28 PM The Drool Team is a superb idea and I think our drooling skills can be fine tuned Dr. Sal I. Vashun, currently on staff in Wing 3 of the Neil Young Center for the Terminally Screwed. I'll contact him and see if he's interested. catspaw |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: bseed(charleskratz) Date: 28 May 99 - 10:51 PM Hey, I can play Under the Double Eagle on my banjo (very badly), and with a bit of duct tape to hold it in place, I bet I could learn to harmonize with the five-strang on the ol' nose flute. Plus I'm sure that Gargoyle would vote for me as village idiot--I've probably turned more music threads into BS than any other catter. Of course Dave and I tipped one last night with another candidate (and I don't mean Sonja). (Uh, oh. Here I go gettin' smart-assy again, and about a 360 pound grizzley totin' a black powder rifle, at that.) --seed
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Roger in Baltimore Date: 29 May 99 - 06:34 AM Gee, Seed, This blue clicky is gummed up, too. Just like in the other thread. See, when you cut and paste the wrong thing, it is still the wrong thing. It's those damn double eriods at the end of WWW. I am curious on where you are leading us. Big RiB |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: bseed(charleskratz) Date: 29 May 99 - 08:16 PM Sorry, Roger-not-in-Baltimore: Here's the corrected version. seed |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Jeri Date: 29 May 99 - 08:39 PM BSeed, the guy who gave me my nose flute played with himself too. I mean on guitar. He had some kind of rubber band thingie to hold the NF in place. I don't think you'd get a good enough seal with duct tape. Of course he had dents in his face when he took it off - but it worked. |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Roger in Baltimore Date: 29 May 99 - 10:25 PM I always thought that harmonica racks looked like torture devices, but these nose flute duetists have it beat. Thanks for the repair job, Seed. I had already checked out the Concertina thread. Joe made the repair in the lighthouse thread. Big RiB |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: bseed(charleskratz) Date: 29 May 99 - 10:53 PM RiB--right you are about harmonica racks being torture devices: almost every time my harp has grabbed a hunk of my moustache it has been in a rack (playing with two hands you can kind of protect the edges of the harp so you don't get all caught up in one--lately most of my harping has been with the banjo in a rack and both hands protecting the facial hair; I don't want to lose it--I may have it transplanted to the top of my head some day.... --seed |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Roger in Baltimore Date: 30 May 99 - 07:38 AM BSeed, Do you have any pictures of you with the banjo in a rack? That's somethin' real new, at least for us East Coasters. Big RiB |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: bseed(charleskratz) Date: 30 May 99 - 09:23 PM Yeah, I stick the banjo on the rack between my legs, kick off my shoes, and play it with my toes (I'm tetradextrous). Actually, I put it aside and play only the harp--I'm playing with other people a lot more than I did back when I was tearing my moustache out. So with the Born Once as backup band I don't have to rixk my life any more (of course I play the damned thing a lot harder and faster and I end up totally exhausted after some of the things we play: "The Wreck of the Old 97," "I Am a Pilgrim," "Columbus Stockade Blues," "I'll Fly Away," "God's Railway to Heaven," etc. --seed |
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Subject: RE: New M'cat, feels like first time at session From: Roger the zimmer Date: 04 Jun 99 - 09:56 AM I was so keen to join the All-Idiot's Band I evaded my minders and went to buy a banjo. As I didn't have much money the nice man sold me one with pretty metal bits that only needed strings and a neck. When I showed it to my wife she said: "You old fool, he's sold you a tambourine" [Sorry, folks, been trying to get rid of that old joke somewhere!] |
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