BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 09 May 07 - 08:51 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 May 07 - 10:27 PM

Will there be a Getaway visit? May give a whole new meaning to the "Noisy" cabin.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Maryrrf
Date: 09 May 07 - 10:28 PM

Don't know how I missed this. Congratulations Dan and Geeta!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Bill D
Date: 09 May 07 - 11:02 PM

MY son was born in May and attended his first Getaway when he was 6 months old....

It just takes planning & determination...*grin*....and one thing about babies that age, you have a LOT of volunteers to relieve you of holding them constantly. (Now, at 2½, the story is different)

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Linda Goodman Zebooker
Date: 14 May 07 - 07:07 AM

Welcome to Kiran, the baby formerly known as Goober, and congratulations to your whole terrific family! Looking forward to playing peek-a-boo with you at the Getaway next November.

A big hug to all.

Linda

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: MMario
Date: 17 May 07 - 12:31 PM

refreshing so Big Mick might finally notice.....

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: GUEST,Nancy King at work
Date: 17 May 07 - 04:54 PM

Thanks, MMario!

Yeah, for a guy who was that eager to change diapers, Mick's being mighty quiet...

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 17 May 07 - 05:15 PM

Every night about 3 am, Mick - do you still remember how to get to our house?

Dan Schatz

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: artbrooks
Date: 17 May 07 - 05:33 PM

I thought Jenn responded to this, but... Anyway, congratulations, and we hope to see you at Getaway 2008.

Art and Jenn

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: jacqui.c
Date: 18 May 07 - 11:41 AM

WHERE'S THE PHOTOS???????

WE WANT PHOTOS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: karen k
Date: 18 May 07 - 07:52 PM

Can't believe that I missed this until today. Welcome Kiran. I love his name. Congraulations Dan, Geeta, Nancy and Uncle Ken. I wish you all a long, happy, singing life together. I can't wait to meet him at the Getaway. Anxious to see the pictures.

My love to you all,
Auntie Karen (Sins, you are not the only aunt!)

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Big Mick
Date: 19 May 07 - 04:29 PM

Now just a darn minute here, all those diapers had better have not been changed!!!! I demand my rights as a surrogate (although MIA, of late) Unk, and expect that a least a few diapers will be left for me to change.

I am sorry that I haven't gotten to this one. I resolved the fight that I had to fight (principles intact), and as a result of the good fight, I got promoted. The bad news is that I am on an airplane on Monday, and not back until Friday. Spending my time organizing slaughterhouse workers in South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska.

These are two of my favorite people in the world, and I just couldn't be happier!! I was at a music gathering last weekend, and the list indicated that Dan would be there, so I thought he would bring Geeta and the new wee one. But only Uncle Ken was there. Not even Grandma Nancy.

Bless this baby and bless these wonderful parents. Kiran, one day you will realize what a gift that God bestowed on you by bringing you into this family. You will know love, you will know the joy of education, you will know cultures, and you will have the gift of music, young lad. And with all this, you will make a difference in this world. And the world will be better for it.

Love to all, and I will be by to change the diaper,

Uncle Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 19 May 07 - 04:54 PM

Really? The list indicated I would be there? Nobody mentioned it to me....

Plenty of diapers left, Unk. Nothing to worry about there. And congrats on the new promotion!

We're working on pictures - it's complicated for those waking up every couple of hours each night.... So few brain cells remain....

Dan

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: MMario
Date: 25 May 07 - 03:14 PM

up!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 25 May 07 - 11:37 PM

The pictures are here! Some of them anyway. Geeta (mother of one and resident quasi-technical person) has figured out how to post photos to Flickr and has posted a few under the name kssbaby in the Mudcat group. Lots of pics of Kiran and Grandma Nancy, and one in a Nanny Jaqcui blanket too!

There will be more pics, including one that brings to mind some of the excesses of last year's Saturday night Getaway concert, posted soon to a new website that we're creating in anticipation of my upcoming new CD. But that's not ready yet, so we figured we should bow to popular demand and put a few pics up anyway.

I think that THIS ought to get you there.

Dan Schatz

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Joe Offer
Date: 26 May 07 - 03:23 AM

Hey, I know that grandmotherly-looking person in the photos. She looks very proud, doesn't she?
Congratulations, again!
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: jacqui.c
Date: 26 May 07 - 06:29 AM

He's gorgeous! You'll have no problem with finding babyholders at the Getaway, apart from getting him back, that is!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Janie
Date: 26 May 07 - 11:10 AM

Beautiful! Both the baby and the love and light shining from the faces of his parents and grandmother.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 26 May 07 - 02:51 PM

Thanks for the smiles!

Enjoy, y'all.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 May 07 - 08:26 PM

Beautiful! Congratulations again. Grandma does look proud.
M

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Nancy King
Date: 26 May 07 - 09:18 PM

Proud? Who? Me? Naawww...   He IS adorable, though, isn't he?

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: MMario
Date: 27 May 07 - 08:10 AM

Thanx for the photos!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: karen k
Date: 27 May 07 - 03:20 PM

What a beautiful child. Good work. Can't wait to see him at the Getaway.

Love to you all,
karen

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: ranger1
Date: 27 May 07 - 06:01 PM

Ooh! He's beautiful! Thanks for the photos.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 28 May 07 - 06:05 PM

The last couple of days Kiran and I have enjoyed some dancing in the morning - he loves music and seems to particularly enjoy being swung round to John McCutcheon's Fine Times At Our House record.

We sure would like to get to the Getaway - I've already reserved that weekend from work - but with a 6 month old we may find it easier to stay nearby rather than on site. Depending on his temperament at that time, an infant could easily keep a whole cabin awake.

But the idea of a "Lullabies and Baby Bouncing Songs" workshop has certainly come to my mind. I've learned that anything can be a lullaby or baby rocking song, depending on how you sing it. He loves the spiritual "Oh Freedom...."

Of course, you have to be careful what you play. The other day I put him down in his bassinet for a few minutes and put on a favorite old time fiddle record. From the other room, I thought I heard him crying - but came back and realized it was the fiddle! (As Bruce Hutton and the guys in Roustabout used to say, it's better than it sounds....)

Dan Schatz

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 22 Jun 07 - 11:03 PM

For all who'd like to view them, there are new (and very cute) pictures of Kiran at
http://danschatz.com/kiran.htm.

Dan Schatz

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: SharonA
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 02:19 AM

Congratulations, Dan and family, from a town or two away (from the church, that is)! Hope Kiran grows up in a better world than the rest of us have made of it so far.

Danm, I see on your website that you're expecting another bundle of joy next week: the release of your new CD! Congrats on that too!! Please keep us posted about any CD release concerts.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 03:19 AM

he's certainly a cute little fellow, congratulations to all.

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: JennyO
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 03:38 AM

Yes he is - and so is Tango. Every baby should have his/her own orang-outang!

Congratulations all!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 05:26 AM

It's not just Kiran that looks cute, I loved the top two pictures - Mom and Dad have never looked happier; great pictures of you both, Dan! And I also loved the pics from the two naming ceremonies (no, you don't look goofy, you look great!).

Blessings on you all. On Kiran for a long and happy life, and on you too, so you can enjoy him.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: GUEST,Linda Goodman, visiting New Jersey
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 11:23 AM

Awwwww! What sweet pictures. Loved seening the expressions on the Grandmothers' faces! Thanks for sharing these with us. Joy!
--Linda

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 11:32 AM

Bee-you-tee-full Kiran and mom and dad and grandparents...great pix. Thanks so much for sharing him with us. He is a doll!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Fortunato
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 11:46 AM

congratulations, all.
chance

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Pistachio
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 11:19 AM

Great.
Something to make us smile
Superb photos.
Thanks for sharing.
H.x

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: coldjam
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 12:27 PM

Welcome Kiran and congratulations to the proud parent! However, I think the correct designation is "Mudkitten".

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 25 Jun 07 - 10:19 PM

Thanks to all. *GLOW* He really is a great little guy.

Thanks for pointing out the CD release, Sharon. I just posted a thread about it, but I can't seem to make threads link consistently, so I'll let it stand on its own. The CD release concert is on hold while the performer focuses on his new kid, but we're hoping to put something together for the Fall, maybe down here in West Chester.

Dan Schatz

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: SINSULL
Date: 01 May 08 - 08:20 AM

Can't believe a whole year has gone by and I stille haven't seen this wonder.
Happy Birthday!
from Auntie SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Donuel
Date: 01 May 08 - 08:32 AM

Dear DS
A violin makes a fine stand up bass for a baby.
Enjoy


PS
Schatz was my maternal grandmother's married name.

best wishes,
DH

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Mrrzy
Date: 01 May 08 - 08:59 AM

Hippo birdie two ewes, li'l mudkitty!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Becca72
Date: 01 May 08 - 09:41 AM

Happy Birthday, Kiran!


My niece (Kendall's granddaughter) is 22 today. Boy, do I feel OLD.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 01 May 08 - 12:26 PM

Happy birthday you big boy!
Any photos?

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: MMario
Date: 01 May 08 - 12:29 PM

Hard to believe Goober's a year old!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Big Mick
Date: 01 May 08 - 01:04 PM

This is a fine looking young man. Keep him away from banjoes. And don't poddy train him until I get to change a diaper. Don't worry, it will happen before he hits middle school.

Love to all in the Schatz family,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 01 May 08 - 02:06 PM

Gee, thanks Mick.

Seriously, thanks to everyone. He's still an absolutely great, sweet tempered (most of the time) kid. His favorite music is still the blues (especially Piedmont Blues - he LOVES his Cephas and Wiggins), but he's branched out a bit into Cajun. And, as his mother found out shopping the other day, Jimmy Buffett. Come to think of it, he loves the oldtime stuff too, especially the more bouncy tunes on Jean Ritchie's albums. He's got taste.

Kiran is having a quiet birthday, pretty much, with a big party on Sunday.

Incidentally, his grandma Nancy had a birthday two days ago - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MA!

Dan

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Fortunato
Date: 01 May 08 - 02:51 PM

Happy birthday grandma and grandson.

many happy returns
chance

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 01 May 08 - 02:54 PM

Happy birthday Kiran, and congratulations Mum and Dad!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 01 May 12 - 08:45 PM

Five years old today, and he's still a delight. He sings all the time, and every time we're making cookies and spill a little, he starts dancing around and we sing Jean Ritchie's "Sugar On the Floor."

The three of us, and Grandma, will be at Old Songs this year; maybe we'll see some of you.

Dan

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 01 May 12 - 09:20 PM

Hugs all around!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: gnu
Date: 01 May 12 - 10:11 PM

Awwww.... brings a tear! How wonderful!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat baby born! Kiran Schatz
From: maeve
Date: 01 May 12 - 10:23 PM

Happy Birthday, Kiran. You really made my winter happier when your dad quoted something you said. I'm glad I got to meet you- and your mom and dad, too.

Maeve