BS: Things Learned at Mudcat

Subject: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Mickey191
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 05:46 PM

An interesting tidbit was posted today by Raedwulf:   
In Victorian times, dog turds were a valuable commodity. Essential in the tanning industry & there were those amongst the poor who specialised in collecting them.

Just another educational,whimsical,odd piece of information that seems to be part of the charm of Mudcat. Years ago I was advised how to smuggle a toilet from Canada & how to install it. It is a warm and tender memory which keeps me returning to Mudcat.

Do you have an odd, twisted or screwy memories to contribute?

Mickey191-F.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: wysiwyg
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 06:14 PM

I learned that people I get along with the least are the most likely to become my closest MudBuds (eventually). But I can't tell the stories-- somebuddy'd have to kill somebuddy else. :~)

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: gnu
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 06:34 PM

You first.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Raedwulf
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 07:41 PM

To type what the hell you like... Yes, flame the bastard, it's deserved!! Done? Good. Now think twice about hitting "Submit Message".

I don't think I learnt that entirely at Mudcat. And I don't always remember the lesson. But Mudcat *will* teach you it, if you hang around long enough, & it ain't a bad lesson!

With apologies to Mickey, who didn't intend this sort of response at all when he joyously cribbed my utterly useless piece of information!

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: gnu
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 07:43 PM

Any Mudbuddy dead yet? ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 07:50 PM

I learned that Matthias was the thirteenth disciple. And here I thought he was a guy on a Wheaties box.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: bobad
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 08:02 PM

Half of the people can be part right all of the time,
Some of the people can be all right part of the time,
But all of the people can't be all right all of the time.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Bert
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 08:27 PM

Everything I ever needed to know I learned at Mudcat.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 08:28 PM

And of course, some of the people can be wrong all of the time...

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 09:32 PM

I've learned not to post as often as I'd like to, ( I just enjoy reading YOUR posts)...I've learned that although I love music...I'm not musical like YOU folks are...I learned that there are some great folks on this site and that's why I've been checking in for 7 years ...I also learned that when the chips are down, I can can come here and be cheered up immediately! I've learned to be grateful for all YOU mudcatters!

Barb (LL)

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Rapparee
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 09:32 PM

And I can be right more than all of the time.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Ebbie
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 10:09 PM

Rap, you're wrong.

:)

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Amos
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 10:33 PM

Ignore him, Eb; Mom has misplaced his meds bottle and he palmed the last three doses and gave them to the cat, who is extremely happy with the arrangement.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 12:04 AM

There's a lot of ignorant nutters out there who come to Mudcat to rant about obsure conspiracies - and that's only the Musicans above the line: you should see what the real conspiracicy nutters carry on about in the BS section...

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 03:14 AM

Dammit Fooles, you weren't supposed to expose us just yet... we haven't got the singarounds in place...

I've learned that an awful lot more people are interested in my tits than just me.

I've learned that I seem to have missed out on some of the better parts of motherhood, but I've also learned that I've missed out on an awful lot more of the worst parts!

And I've learned that there are like-minded nutters all over the world who like me AFTER they've met me!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: JennyO
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 04:31 AM

I've learned that a good pinwheel number makes a handy personal fan.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: autolycus
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 08:08 AM

I've leaned, inter bloody alias and alias, that I have things to say; the beginnings of how to handle me and others; that age has value; and,to mention my entree here, that there's a lot to a 3-minute egg (how do I get that back up for another look?)

And that I have a lot to learn, e'g' about LTS's - er - where's me manners?






       Ivor

WYSIWYG - that's where the violence in society starts.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Megan L
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 12:59 PM

Don't trust anybody. they are never what they appear to be.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Mickey191
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 01:16 PM

Megan L, That sounds so very cynical--but alas it is too true. The last month has taught me that in spades! (Though it had nothing to do with Mudcat)

There's always some bastard out there waiting to stomp on your heart! My Lesson For The Day.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: terrier
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 07:25 PM

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"I yam what I yam an that's all what I yam". Popeye.

Ain't seen him on Mudcat!

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Azizi
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 09:09 PM

I've learned that people throughout the world are more alike than we are different.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Peace
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 09:25 PM

I've learned enough to know better than to answer that question.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Bill D
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 09:36 PM

I've learned that 130+ hours of college Philosophy classes are good for more than just teaching it back at freshmen....

And I've REALLY learned...(as if I ever doubted)...just how very different people can be....and how that's 'often' a good thing.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Sorcha
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 09:41 PM

I'm trying, Peace, I'm trying. I just wiped a message on this thread, typed this one instead.

There is a lot I could say,but am not going to.

Learn when to hold your tongue?

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Rapparee
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 09:43 PM

Semester hours or quarter hours? I've had 21+ semester hours, including Logic, Existentialism, Ethics, and others the names of which I've forgotten. FWIW, I also have 21+ semester hours of...theology (but please don't tell anyone).

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Peace
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 09:44 PM

My lips are sealed, Father . . . .

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Leadfingers
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 09:46 PM

Learn when to hold ones tongue ? Maybe ONE day !

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Bill D
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 09:57 PM

oh, semester hours~! In 3 different schools. And 50 of 'em were graduate level! Had 1/3 of a Master's Thesis on Whitehead & Free Will done when I found out they didn't need many philospohers.....

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Bill D
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 10:11 PM

Logic, Existentialism, History of Phil...., Phenomenology, Phil. of Science, Logical Positivism..(A.J Ayer), Greek Thought,...then classes in Plato, Aristotle, Kant (C. of Pure Reason), Hume, C.S Pierce, Wittegenstein, Hegel...(we all got an 'A' for having the courage to complete the course), Heigegger, Husserl.....and Ethics and History of Religion. ...and a few more...duh....

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Peace
Date: 14 Jul 07 - 10:12 PM

No Dylan?

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 12:10 AM

You and Spaw, both, Bill!

Everything I ever needed to know about (insert your choice of topic here) I learned at Mudcat!**bg** (Well, maybe not just any subject!)

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 03:36 AM

Everything I ever needed to know about (insert your choice of topic here) I learned at Mudcat!**bg** (Well, maybe not just any subject!)

Slugs mostly, this week...

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: autolycus
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 04:02 AM

Life would be absolutely impossible if we trusted nobody.

Absolutely impossible.



We are taught some vital things - language,(for some of us) philosophy, cooking etc.

There are some we are not taught - the human being, self-knowledge, awareness.


   If I was constantly being stomped on, from what I've learned, I'd be beginning to ask what I, (yes I) was doing, what part I was playing in the situation. That's not a usual attitude because we are very resistant to looking at ourselves. No surprise it was said by Socrates and was one of the mottos over the Oracle at Delphi. 'Cos if we blame, we thereby let ourselves off the hook. (This is part of a long story/process which may not work via explanation.)


I've also discovered that we are simultaneously all the same and all different.








       Ivor

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 04:08 AM

I'm not!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 04:21 AM

There are many people here who carry themselves with dignity and pride in what they say...and some who play a role...probably unlike that of their real life...perhaps for their own sense of fun. There are some who are very knowledgable..some tolerant...some not so...some ignorant.....some very sensitive...and some not so......etc etc pretty much like everyday life really.....As regards knowledge of Folk music...great place to visit.
Best wishes, Miker.

Subject: LYR ADD: Friends by Mike Campbell (Alaska Mike)
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 11:38 AM

Last fall my intestines burst and I nearly died. During the 5 weeks of coma, drug induced psychosis, and the additional 3 months of physical therapy; my good friends on Mudcat kept me in their thoughts and prayers. They provided my poor wife with support and encouragement that helped her cope with her fear and anxiety. I have learned that Mudcatters from all over the world care about one another and I am very proud to be a part of this community. I wrote the following lyrics while recovering.

Friends
by Mike Campbell 2006

When problems are many and troubles are deep,
And life seems like darkness and blight.
Its the friends that we've made that will help see us through,
Good friends never waver in shining their light.
    So lift up your glasses and give a good cheer,
    Our friends form the rock where we stand.
    And friendship is worth a good song and a beer,
    Its our friends that make living so grand.

I'm a lucky old fellow, I've friends by the score,
And they're all the most wonderful kind.
They stand by me whenever the wolf's at my door,
And they don't seem to care if I'm out of my mind.
    So lift up your glasses and give a good cheer,
    Our friends form the rock where we stand.
    And friendship is worth a good song and a beer,
    Its our friends that make living so grand.

Now friends of fair weather are easy to find,
But they're there only when times are high.
Its the friends that stand by you in hurricane winds,
They're the ones you should measure friends by.
    So lift up your glasses and give a good cheer,
    Our friends form the rock where we stand.
    And friendship is worth a good song and a beer,
    Its our friends that make living so grand.

I love you all,
Mike

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 05:15 PM

Nice one Mike.


I learned that some people have double standards, and they condemn you for doing exactly the same thing as their friends are doing.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: kendall
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 05:49 PM

Judge not, lest ye be also judged.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: kendall
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 05:51 PM

No one can use you for a door mat unless you are first willing to lie down.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: jacqui.c
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 06:01 PM

I've learned that there is a great deal of compassion in the world, even for complete strangers.

I've also learned that there are certain people with such fixed views that it really isn't worth the trouble of arguing with them and that, having stated my position, unless something is said to make me think again, I am best off walking away from the discussion, even if that makes them think that they have won the argument.

I've learned that I don't have to have met someone in the physical world to be friends and that, even online, I can guage whether or not I will get on with someone else, from what they say and what is said about them.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: skipy
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 06:05 PM

I learned recently that there are some vitriolic & unpleasant members of the folk world, when they are safe behind their puters, something that I had not found out in real life in 34 years of folk!
Skipy

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Pistachio
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 06:06 PM

Mike, that's wonderful.

I've learnt that Mudcat is full of friends I don't yet know.

If you want something answered, just ask.
Mudcatters know so much.

They care and share.
They hug and help.
There's always someone 'listening'.
Observations are interesting, arguments are a part of life and information abounds.

Thank you.
H.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: gnu
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 06:08 PM

Mike.... right back at ya with the love big guy. You are "one of the good guys". Thanks for the music, the wisdom, and the friendship you extend to all you meet. More like you, I say.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 06:55 PM

Great song, can I have a go at singing it?

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Mickey191
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 07:38 PM

Things I've learned:
Years ago Amos gave me advice which allowed me to collect a debt owed to me by someone who had taken advantage of me. It saved me from the legal aspects of collecting on the debt.

Escammillo kindly translated into Spanish the words I needed to give a new neighbor "Welcome Baby" gifts.

I've gotten CDs from singers I've admired on the Cat. Never met them-but their generosity knows no strangers.

From Wolfgang I rec'd. the gift of understanding how statistics can be twisted to fool the unwise.

And from the many - expert in the art of humor - I give my thanks. I thank those who write the touching songs and beautiful poems, especially Kevin McGrath.

Tis a Grand Place!       Mickey191-F.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Charley Noble
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 08:01 PM

I've learned after searching 37 years who actually composed "Pity the Downtrodden Landlord" and a whole lot more about the origins of other songs.

I've met some really fine people in real life, so to speak, that I first encountered on Mudcat and probably would never have met otherwise.

I've learned that some of the people that I disagree with in the BS section are ones that share my interest in nautical songs. The inverse is probably true but I'm less aware of that!

I've learned to be patient when no one responds immediately to my latest post.

I've learned how to kill a thread by just expressing interest in it. So much for this one!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: heric
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 08:13 PM

I learned why dried dog turds don't have a white crust on them anymore, as they did when we were kids. But then I went and forgot again. Oh, well.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Rapparee
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 08:32 PM

I learned that Gnu isn't about to sell me his .270 for ten bucks, even ten bucks US.

I've learned that Seamus Kennedy, Amos and Amergin actually exist and I think Bobert does, but I'm not completely sure of that.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Bill D
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 09:16 PM

Bobert? Sure he does....I have the big roots in my driveway to prove it..


well, the guy who dumped the SAID they were from Bobert...

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Joe_F
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 09:47 PM

If your lips are sealed, you should have no difficulty holding your tongue.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Rapparee
Date: 15 Jul 07 - 10:03 PM

On the contrary, if your lips are sealed it would be very difficult, if not impossible, to hold your tongue. Assuming you could get a grip on it if your lips WEREN'T sealed....

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 16 Jul 07 - 01:27 AM

... use your teeth, Rapaire...

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 16 Jul 07 - 04:38 AM

That's Biting your Tongue, FT.
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 16 Jul 07 - 04:57 AM

... should hold it rather well though...

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 16 Jul 07 - 05:02 AM

I've learned that there are people out there who are considerably weirder than me!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 16 Jul 07 - 05:13 AM

Oh No They're Not!!!



Qaack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 16 Jul 07 - 05:25 AM

And as for the ones in here..... !

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 16 Jul 07 - 08:46 AM

Actually, one thing I've learned is that you often find out a lot more about stuff when you are trying to help answer other people's queries, than if you were just doing it for yoursef.
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: beardedbruce
Date: 16 Jul 07 - 08:59 AM

thread.cfm?threadid=73264&messages=253#1269147


Among other things.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: autolycus
Date: 16 Jul 07 - 02:43 PM

Don't think i made it very clear that Mudcat has been invaluable in my process, and probably given me more than I've given (tho' God know I've TRIED).

Apart from everything else, it or rather you people , have been important for me.

The everything else includes the info and the greeatheartedness, and friendliness (no, no, too late to deny it) and the humour in bucket-loads.


                        Thank you all.






       Ivor

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Diva
Date: 17 Jul 07 - 05:44 AM

Never to drink liquids while reading posts....giggling and drinking at the same time is not good for the keyboard

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: heric
Date: 17 Jul 07 - 03:47 PM

I just finished On Chesil Beach, available at fine bookstores everywhere. Definitely won't make a good action flick, but as a case study on the true value of being in the right, it is very useful and thought-provoking.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Charley Noble
Date: 17 Jul 07 - 08:28 PM

I've looked at threads from both sides now,
Some are gross and but still somehow
It's thread's illusions that I recall;
I really don't know much at all!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Peace
Date: 17 Jul 07 - 10:25 PM

Ya got the makings of a song there, Charley. Have you considered a title for it yet?

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 17 Jul 07 - 11:32 PM

Little Boxes?

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 03:49 AM

My Way?

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 04:37 AM

Who put the bomp in the bomb shu bomp shu bomp?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 04:55 AM

Is it a verse from Superiour Sperm, Charley?
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: autolycus
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 03:23 PM

The hardest bit will be finding a knockout tune.

Does it work with any of themes from the 1812?





       Ivor

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 03:25 PM

1969, more like.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: autolycus
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 05:03 PM

Tchaikovsky's 1969? don't remember that one.




    ivor

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 02:10 AM

I've learned a lot more about uses for urine than just extracting it or flushing it... sometimes ignorance CAN be bliss!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 03:03 AM

I have learnt something about the habits of bouncing tits.

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 07:32 PM

I've learnt some things about coffee that I'd rather not digest...

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: Charley Noble
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 08:57 PM

I've learned to avoid drinking coffee while accessing threads like this.

But, oh dear, what's this rusty nail doing in my hand?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Things Learned at Mudcat
From: bobad
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 09:06 PM

"But, oh dear, what's this rusty nail doing in my hand?"

You are being crucified for our sins.