New Years Eve at Sinsull's

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: SINSULL
Date: 31 Dec 04 - 05:35 PM

We will do the same to you, Jacqui! And I will share a glass with you when you get home.
Counting down to midnight...

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Big Mick
Date: 31 Dec 04 - 06:09 PM

I am envisioning the madhouse, and wishing I was there. Poor Seamus will be hiding under the bed.

Happy New Year's, my friends.

Love,

Mick

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Deckman
Date: 31 Dec 04 - 06:12 PM

Sins ... I'm also counting down with you ... Yski, Kaksi, Kolme, Nelja, Viisi ... One, Two Three, four, Five ..... YIPPEEEE! bOB

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Tinker
Date: 31 Dec 04 - 09:35 PM

Would love to be there, but I'm nursiung a cold with a few extra teens thrown in for the night to add dynamic effect.... Maybe by 2013 or so I'll have no one to chaperone for the night.

Happy New Years all,

tink

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: SINSULL
Date: 31 Dec 04 - 10:01 PM

Curry is warming; rice is cooking; dips ready as are cheese and crackers and chips. Champagne is cooling - if they don't arrive soon I will start without them.

Tinker - we will have a Girls' Night in Maine some time soon. Party! Happy New Year, lady.

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: SINSULL
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 12:31 AM

Happy New Year all!

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 01:26 AM

HAPPY ONE RIGHT BACK!!!!!!!!!!

Send leftovers.........

Spaw

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: open mike
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 02:40 AM

still 20 min or so away here..
deckman you were countin UP not down...

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Deckman
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 02:52 AM

Good grief, I WAS counting wrong. Is that a bad omen for this next year! Merry New Year. Bob

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: SINSULL
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 12:18 PM

The last of the party goers just left. And I have a spare digital camera here. Anyone missing a camera?

Four cats, two dogs, I don't know for sure how many people, lots of food and drink, not nearly enough music - we start earlier next year, no broken bones or glasses. It went well. Ranger1 and her boyfriend Jason are a pleasure. Hope to see more of them soon. Seamus and Clancy, their dog, hit it off and are planning a day at the beach. I am tired and have some dishes to wash.

Happy New Year all.

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Jeri
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 12:26 PM

They should be waking up soon. I'd like a party review, please.
I was in bed at about a half hour before this year, and I don't think I would have been any fun at all. (Especially not after falling asleep.) I feel great today - it figures. I'm about to make chicken soup. Heather made leftover Christmas turkey soup, and it was the best soup I can remember. Should've stolen some. Now I have a craving, and I'm not roasting a flippin' turkey so I can make soup!

Anyway, I hope the scrambled eggs and cream cheese is/was good. It's a beautiful day to start off 2005. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Jeri
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 12:28 PM

I'm too slow, and I don't even have an excuse. Thanks, SINS.

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: SINSULL
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 12:35 PM

We cross posted Jeri. Too bad you didn't post sooner - I have homemade chicken broth in the frig and could have sent a CARE package.

Edmund left his photos behind. Now I will have to return the bean container.

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: ranger1
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 12:47 PM

Thanks for the invite, Sins. And the leftovers. And inviting me back for breakfast. I would also like to mention here and now, that there is no such thing as too much cream cheese! Cream cheese only comes in the measurements of just right or not enough. Although ten pounds might be considered pushing it (just kidding! as she ducks for cover). Thanks for the great time, good food, wonderful company and excellent music.

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Brían
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 02:17 PM

Well, thank heavens the camera was not mine. I just downladed the pictures. For whose posterity should I send them? BTW, I got some great shots of Seamus who seems to be much to much at home with a bunch of castaways swappin' songs and yarns. I rather enjoyed Eli's song where she was able to demonstrate that you can actually rhyme something with concertina. CET's ballad was very nice. I really enjoyed swapping tunes with Charmion who has been going gangbusters on the mandolin since this August. I rather enjoyed the creative verses to MARTIN SAYS TO HIS MAN, which I haven't heard since the swaps at the Swedenborgian Church (Wipes a nostalgic tear from his eye)...   

I did rather enjoy the pickled herrin', beans, crab cakes, sheep cheese, shrimp and whatever else I can't recall.

I must admit there was more talking than singing, but is was great to get together with all of you for the First Night.

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 02:20 PM

Well, fatigue and inertia is starting to set in -- a result of way too little sleep -- so I'd prefer to post more when I'm a bit more rested. Came home to a multitude of messages on my answering machine -- my sister's white blood count is back up, among other problems, and wh she's being run through some more tests before surgery probably on Monday. As of the other day, they were going to send her home for 2 weeks of rest and liquid diet before the surgery.

Anywho, my brain's not functioning that well right now.

The party was lovely! Way too much wonderful food, great music (after a really nice though small session at The Press Room). Great to see Edmund and Charmion again. Also really nice to add another Mudcatter -- Ranger1 -- to my Mudcat Life List. Dogs, cats, music, great conversation, food . . . what more could we want? Grand way to enter the New Year.

Later,
Linn

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Charley Noble
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 05:45 PM

Notes from another Survivor:

Judy, I and BobBi walked in the door at 10 pm, to an apparently empty house, only to find Sinsull curled up in the back room talking to Naemanson in Guam on the phone. It got more lively after that with the wine, the food, the singing, and who was that woman swinging from the chandler?

Nor led "Mollymock" with Eli and I providing back-up. I led "Running Down to Cuba" and Eli led "Sarafina." Linn led "Martin Said to His Man" and I managed to dredge up one of my many dinosaur verses. Brian led "Boston Town" (with a big bow-wow for Seamus). There really were lots of songs, amidst all the talking and good food, and drink.

It was good to meet Edmund and Charmion (from Ottawa!) again and meet Ranger1 and her friend for the first time.

The mead went down very well!

Thanks for inviting us, Sinull, and, yes, it was Judy's camera that I came back this afternoon to pick up, with all its incriminating pictures.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 06:24 PM

Geez, Charley, I missed the mead!

But we did arrive -- no thanks to Sinsull's "directions" ;-) -- in time to talk to Brett who was forced to endure 80 degree weather (and it was actually New Year's Day in Guam, so he was on Time Machine Terra).

My camera, alas, stayed in my purse because I was having too much fun in front of the herring, chicken curry and shrimp to dig it out and use it. But I did take some pictures at The Press Room earlier and will send them to Pene Azul as soon as they're available. And I certainly hope Bríen and Judy will post their pictures, too!

Charley, tell Judy I've got some margarita juice for her at the next shanty sing.

Linn

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Col K
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 06:50 PM

Sure sounds like you all had a great time.Well done, sorry I could not be there but I was with Jim and Ruth and Theresa and Barbara and Andy from the Shellbacks and they all send greetings to you and all your party goers.

Have a great year and some of us hope to be there at some stage,
Lots of Love

Colin

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Brían
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 09:44 PM

Pardon me for asking but wot's Pen Azul's email?

Brían

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: MMario
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 10:35 PM

[e-mail]

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: GUEST,CET in Burlington, VT
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 06:45 AM

Seamus was hardly hiding under the bed - schmoozing madly is more like it, only exceeded in that department by Alice the cat. Seamus and I went out for a short but vigorous walk on New Year's day.

Sinsull, thanks for looking after our pictures. It wouldn't be traditional if I didn't leave something behind.

Thanks to everyone. The session at the Press Room was was one of the best I've heard for a long time. There were two, count 'em, two Irish bouzoukis. One lady played and sang some Greek songs that knocked me out. I was wishing we could instantly transport El Greko across the Atlantic so he could join in with his 12 string.

Edmund

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Brían
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 06:47 AM

Go raibh maith agagt a MMhario.

Brían

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: GUEST,Charmion also in Burlington VT
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 07:24 AM

They say that married people grow to resemble each other ... I, too, left something behind at SINSULL's house: "100 Enduring Irish Session Tunes", my prime source of mandolin repertoire. I'm sorry, Mary! Would it be too much of an imposition if I asked you to mail it to me? I'll PM you our street address when we get home.

I had a great time. The Press Room session was, as Edmund said, one of the very best we have attended in recent memory -- lots of good music, good crack and good fellowship. I was tremendously impressed by the quality of the regulars' musicianship and put much on my mettle. I don't think I've sung so well in months.

SINSULL's hospitality sets a new high in folkie annals, and we left her with a houseful of dirty dishes. I haven't had such a great time on New Year's Eve since my dancing days.

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 09:18 AM

Actually, Edmund, Carol's "bouzouki" was a cittern -- more strings. But both were made by local luthier Bob Abrams. You can see more at www.octavemandolin.com.

Well, this morning we pushed our scrambled eggs to cream cheese ratio to the limit, Tom and I. After putting in the "normal" (for us) amount, there was slightly less than an inch left on the cream cheese block. I made an executive decision that it was "too little" to put back in the fridge. So we had really REALLY creamy scrambled eggs. Mortimer, who licked the residue off the plate, was in heaven. (He's a cream cheese fanatic anyway.)

And, Sinsull! We ALL forgot to sign the closet wall!

Linn

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Brían
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 10:13 AM

Well, Charmion, I'll have you know I'm doing my homework on THE BRIDE'S FAVORITE, which I found in a well=worn copy of the Cumann na bPíobaire tune book I have. I'm sure your book will arrive hom same in no time flat.

Brían

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Charley Noble
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 11:15 AM

Edmund-

Could you refresh my memory (too many files in there already) with the title of that long ballad you sang?

Brían-

You're really singing well these days. You should join us the van pool to the next Press Room shanty sing, Saturday, January 15th, 3:30 to 7:30 pm. The van will be leaving 40 Salem St., Portland, on or about 2:15 pm. Mary, you should join us as well. We get to practice our choruses all the way down, and giggle with delight all the way back on the way home.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: CET
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 12:42 PM

We are back. The driving was fine all the way through New Hampshire and Vermont and past Montreal. It got scary about an hour east of Ottawa, and we are now enjoying the traditional Ottawa Valley freezing rain.

Charley - I will PM you the song. It's the Dewey Dells of Yarrow. The tune and most of the words are from Folksongs of Canada, but I borrowed some verses from Scottish versions.

Edmund

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Charley Noble
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 03:56 PM

Edmund-

Of course, that was the one! Now I can't remember...

Hope you enjoy the Uncommon Sailor Songs CD.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: kendall
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 04:52 PM

What breed of dog is Clancy? I had another yellow lab before Seamus, and his name was Clancy.

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 06:18 PM

And who belongs to the recharger for a Blackberry? I have a theory that people leave things behind so that they can come back and retrieve them. Book, photos, and recharger will be mailed tomorrow, Charmion.

Clancy was yellow but not a lab...not an anything as far as I could tell. But he and Seamus hit it off and are planning a play date together.

One run of the dishwasher and the worst was gone. Handwashed the crystal and all was done.

I too remembered the closet wall after everyone was gone. When I moved in to my house I discovered an unpainted wall in a closet where children's heights were recorded and where guests signed for all sorts of parties - Christmas, birthdays, weddings, etc. dating back to the 60s. I decided to continue the tradition but usually forget until people leave. Need to hang a pen at the door.

That was fun. Thank you all for coming and adding to the fun. Next year we can start earlier and have a lot of music. I probably have enough beer and wine for at least one more party. There was not a huge amount of food left over. There were lots of sweets including pastries I forgot to put out. So there are miniature cream puffs and eclairs for next time too.

Staring to sleet agian. Nice night to cuddle up and be glad for good friends and good times. Happy New Year, all.

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: ranger1
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 07:16 PM

Kendall, Clancy is a certified Maine Yellow Biscuit Hound, picked up wandering the fair streets and byways of Newcastle by the friendly local dog catcher, cared for in the Lincoln County animal shelter, and then adopted by me as a college graduation gift to myself. Best gift I ever gave myself. He sends a hearty woof, woof out to Seamus' human.

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 07:58 PM

I don't think I mentioned it here, but we came home to multiple messages about my sister who has been in the hospital since before Christmas.

Long story short -- she has diverticulitis and an abscess the size of a softball. They had her white blood count way down and were going to send her home on a liquid diet to rest up for two weeks before surgery. Came home to find out her white blood count was way up again and the liquid diet was causing some problems. More tests, etc. They ended up doing "emergency" surgery this morning. That means they removed a bunch of gut, gave her a temporary colostomy and will reconnect the gut in a later surgery.

So, needless to say, I've been a bit distracted the past coupla days. I guess she's come out of the surgery okay. Her friend, who waited through the whole five hour procedure (and has now gone home for a nap), called my mother , who called me to relay the information.

I think TODAY I'm exhausted. Yesterday, I was just tired from sleep deprivation.

Linn

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Brían
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 11:10 PM

Heavens, my typing is terrible! One too many crab cakes, most likely :-).

I would love to go to the Press Room but unfortunately, I already have plans for that weekend.

Brían

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: kendall
Date: 03 Jan 05 - 02:37 AM

Linn, my ex son in law had that done and he came out ok.

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Big Mick
Date: 03 Jan 05 - 08:35 AM

I just love this thread! Folks, if you haven't come to a 3D gathering, you simply must. Reading this,and seeing the faces of som many that I know and love, in my mind's eye, is just wonderful!! (English prof's, please ignore that last sentence .. ) I wish I could have been there.

I am currently on crutches and it is quite an effort to get to the computer up those damn circular stairs. But reading this thread made it worth it. I love ya, Mary, and wish I could have been there.

Mick

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Brían
Date: 03 Jan 05 - 09:14 AM

Mick is right. What a lot of love in this thread! My wife and I were so pleased to be able to come to SINSULL'S and see some old friends. Linn, you have my email. Feel free to use it.

Brían

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Jan 05 - 09:59 AM

Calls from Micca, Brett, and Kendall and Jacqui added to the guest list. We are planning on doing a monthly Song Circle at my house this year. There was interest. So Mick - hobble this way. And by the way, why are you hobbling?

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Brían
Date: 03 Jan 05 - 11:01 AM

CharleyNoble PM me with your phone#. I just checked my calendar and I might be free that day.

Brían

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Brían
Date: 03 Jan 05 - 07:34 PM

Photos sent to Pene Azul.

Brían

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 04 Jan 05 - 05:45 AM

What fun! I'm so sorry I missed it. I had a lovely, surprising new year's eve, but yours sounds so much like my idea of a perfect time. Maybe 2005 is the year I get to more Mudgatherings.

Allison

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Charley Noble
Date: 04 Jan 05 - 08:56 AM

Brían-

Hope you nailed a shot of the hula-hula dancers on the table!

The mead was very good!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Brían
Date: 04 Jan 05 - 10:20 AM

Ah, I'm afraid the bowsprit got in the way of that one, Charley Noble. The mention of hula-hula dancers reminds me we didn't do ROLLING DOWN TO OLD MAUI.

Brían

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 03:54 PM

Pictures anyone? There were a few cameras flashing.

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Brían
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 05:27 PM

PM me you email and we'll send you an album.

Brían

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: curmudgeon
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 06:55 PM

Brian, I thought you were going to send some to Pene Azul for inclusion in the Events section of Members Photos and Info. His email is [e-mail].

We can't let our British siblings have all of the glory -- Tom

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Brían
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 08:10 PM

'Mudge:

See my earlier post:

Date: 03 Jan 05 - 07:34 PM

Photos sent to Pene Azul.

Brían

NOW GET WITH IT, GUYS!

Maybe that will get their attention.

Brían

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: curmudgeon
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 08:46 PM

Sorry, Brian; I must have missed that post. Jeff is usually very efficient at such things. he must be otherwise occupied or on Holiday.

But you're right; other photographers should also post pix -- Tom

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: Bill D
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 10:30 PM

hey, all...if you don't have your own site, here's a place you can post quite a few for free!

Subject: RE: New Years Eve at SINSULL's
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Jan 05 - 10:50 PM

100!!!!!

Eat your hearts out!