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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat's 72-Hour New Year's Thread From: frogprince Date: 03 Jan 10 - 10:30 PM Dernit, I missed this while we were on the road visiting king for the holidays. But we spent New Years Eve getting to know the newest great nephew, who is a hoot at 6 months. Laughs his little butt off and claps his hands at just about anything. Absolutely looks like a clone of his dad. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat's 72-Hour New Year's Thread From: rangeroger Date: 03 Jan 10 - 12:28 AM Hey there Amergin. You still down in Oregon? I know I haven't been around for a while, but I have been lurking now and then. What a long strange trip it's been. I'll try to make more of showing. Actually have a real computer now,not the webtv. Got a lot of things to talk about and music to share. Did I say I had to learn a Foo Fighters song for my neice's wedding? Like I said Long strange trip. rr |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Little Hawk Date: 02 Jan 10 - 08:22 PM Okay, I told you what you had to do. You asked for it. Ahem! I Started A Joke: An Interpretive Study by Mary Lee Foote Mary Lee Foote analyzed the Robin Gibb song "I Started A Joke" some time ago, and offered to share it with some of her fellow Bee Gees fans. Because it was rather long she was reluctant to post it on any mailing list. I thought it was most interesting and offered to post it on her behalf on my website. Mary Lee and I hope you enjoy it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Though this song is considered old in musical reference, it still springs new to the masses who perpetually discover and rediscover the talents of the Bee Gees. Even those of us who have been fans for the span of a generation find new meaning in old lyrics as life carries us into dimensions we have never before explored. Often seen as a spiritual commentary on Robin's part, he has never claimed that to be the basis of the piece, as such. Experience draws us all in a diversity of directions, often all at once, and inspiration is the trickle-down of that overload. I am not one to climb into the great minds of our times and autopsy their brainchild of work but I have an awareness of something woven into the lyric here that I've never before seen discussed. The piece encompasses only eight lines of poetic statement, clean and straight-forward in appearance and delivery, yet steeped in the mystery of a thousand ages. This song leaves naked, parts of the soul we tend to keep covered, even from our own deeper selves. We see in it, our own personal sins of omission that do not look so pretty in black and white and are even more haunting when presented in a package of understated music and single-voiced verse. Although I do see where the spiritual intonation peers through the lyric at us, I see here, too, the personal commentary of an inner moral dilemma being posed by the subject and the step by step process by which he rationalizes his justification for not following his inner personal voice. This person wants desperately to shed his etiquetted skin and stand on the purity of truth rather than cower in civilized silence in the face of injustice. He theorizes the consequences of such an action on his part. He knows his statement will upset the world that, up to this point, was living comfortably in its own shallow self-deception. Because his view is so different from everyone else, he knows this will upset the sedate tranquility of those around him. In defensive retaliation, rather than re-examining, reforming, and admitting to the error of their ways, society would turn its collective, disdainful back on his statement and proclaim the fundamental truth he has exposed to be merely the folly of a prankster. He goes on to see that he will not be taken seriously and cries in the frustration of being the only one who has had this vision of truth and reality. He feels alone and small in the cosmos. At this, he knows the world will take great delight in his outward appearance of weakness and defeat and in their arrogance he knows they will unite in crushing declamation and mercilessly taunt him wherever he goes, all the days of his life. He looks up, seeking heavenly approval and resolve of the issue. He attempts to clear his eyes searching for a sign of the miraculous awakening of those around him. Just as he begins to dry his eyes in the faith that, because of his sincerity of heart, there will surely now be change, he tumbles out of his dream-state into reality. He falls hard from grace back into the moment. The enormity of the entire situation crashes over him like a tidal wave as he sees the ramifications of what he has started by his simple statement of truth. He is paralyzed in thought and can no longer make sense of his own words as they drown in the whirlpool of confusion between human emotion and soulful truth. He eventually dies a broken man because he knows the truth but never pursued it to the fullest of its intent due to his lack of courage in his own personal convictions. He saw himself as wholly inadequate to challenge what he did not approve of in this world so he never stood up for what he believed in. After his death, civilization perpetuates itself in its blithe ignorance, unscathed by the voice of truth he held within. He is gone, and with him, the potential threat he posed to a thinly-skinned euphoric society. In the end, he sees that he had indeed been right and that society was truly wrong. He knows then, all too late, that he would have made a difference if only he had not given in to his own imagined fears. He wasted a lifetime repressing himself and the truth he had once envisioned. He had become his own worst enemy. He had shackled his own soul down - not the society that he had tried to hold accountable for his lack of action. He ultimately became the very thing he once morally raged against - a silent, self-deceiving member of a pretentious urbane society. Yes, the joke WAS on him. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: catspaw49 Date: 02 Jan 10 - 08:10 PM I'm glad we were there Joe and I wish I'd had one of those hot buttered rums myself! Happy New Year! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Joe_F Date: 02 Jan 10 - 08:07 PM I was all by myself except for all of you. I had hot buttered rum. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Genie Date: 02 Jan 10 - 02:20 AM It's not Jan. 2 in Alaska or Hawaii yet (plus a few other places). |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: SINSULL Date: 01 Jan 10 - 08:30 PM is it over yet????? I want to get some sleep. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: maire-aine Date: 01 Jan 10 - 06:53 PM It took me a while to unlearn the "Guy Lombardo" version, but that's the version I sing now. I learned it from a Jean Redpath album. Maryanne |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Genie Date: 01 Jan 10 - 05:23 PM I didn't expect that this tune would be new to all, or even most, Mudcatters. But I'm not sure it's exactly the same tune sung by Eddi Reader and linked to in the first post of this thread. In any case, I'm just posting the video link as a sort of musical Happy New Year card. Genie |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: michaelr Date: 01 Jan 10 - 04:23 PM Well, I missed it, but Happy New Year to all from rainy California. We toasted the arrival of the New Year in Ireland at our gig yesterday: countdown and Auld Lang Syne sing at 4 pm. It's a tradition! All the best, Michael |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: katlaughing Date: 01 Jan 10 - 04:21 PM That's the one I sing, too, Genie, though I grew up with the other. I learned that one on Mudcat years ago and have used it since. I like it much better. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Janie Date: 01 Jan 10 - 04:10 PM We got up bright and early and are now back in West By-God Virginia at the folks house again - watching the Gator Bowl WVU vs FSU and smelling the corned beef brisket and fixin's. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: GUEST,Donuel Date: 01 Jan 10 - 02:24 PM I shoulda seen and posted 'my New Year's small beauties post here, but happy new year. Playing Auld Lange Syne last night in 'Pompous Brass' mode on the electronic keyboard last nite was a hoot. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Alice Date: 01 Jan 10 - 02:18 PM Genie, that's the tune I sing to Auld Lang Syne, too, and there are old threads on it if you search. Alice |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Genie Date: 01 Jan 10 - 02:12 PM Here's a good "Auld Lang Syne" for all: KelticKev: Auld Lang Syne Kev says the tune he is using is the one Burns intended for the song. I can't veryify that, but I like his version a lot! Genie |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Fortunato Date: 01 Jan 10 - 10:25 AM Well I hope you all woke up. That is I hope you all woke up sprightly and ready to go for the first day of 2010. It's Hopin' John (or for us vegetarians, Hopless John) and greens today for good luck. I can't stand collards, but we'll have which kale is nearly as frugal and thus is also good luck. Here in the south the peas represent coins and the greens folding money. We'll make some music this evening and tomorrow to start the year of right here on the mountain. Hope to hear from you all in the new year. best wishes, chance |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: olddude Date: 01 Jan 10 - 10:24 AM Happy New Year from Western NY, may this one be wonderful for everyone Dan |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: black walnut Date: 01 Jan 10 - 09:40 AM Happy New Year from Toronto Canada! It's (finally) snowing beautifully here. Just lovely. Leaving soon for brunch with friends visiting from Pennsylvania ... ~b.w. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: catspaw49 Date: 01 Jan 10 - 09:13 AM I will always remember this one as special bit of fun because as the ball dropped I was on the phone with Janie. We were cut off not long after that and I understand from the news that the traffic at that time was very heavy.......Karen had to try three times to get a text though. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: maire-aine Date: 01 Jan 10 - 08:59 AM I, too, fell asleep shortly before midnight. But, it isn't too late to wish you all Happy New Year. May you all be healthy, strong and safe this year. Maryanne |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Dave Roberts Date: 01 Jan 10 - 08:58 AM A Happy New Year from Middlewich Cheshire, the Jewel of the North West. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Bobert Date: 01 Jan 10 - 08:34 AM Is it New Year's yet??? (Ahhh, Boberdz... Is the sun up???) I donno, it's cloudy... Sheet fire, folks... They oughtta outlaw moonshine... I done missed the big ball and Dick Clark and all that stuff... Last I remember was the phone ringin' and it was Janie... But if it is New Years then hope evryone had a good an' safe 'un... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 01 Jan 10 - 07:54 AM Happy New Year's Day! It was great to talk with Kat in the middle of the contra dance, and when I walked back into the dance hall the caller asked me to lead a song! Of course I chose Jean Ritchie's Peace Round (later we did Auld Lang Syne). I wish I knew more Mudcatter's phone #s, but there was a voicemail on my phone from Micca as well. I feel so connected with this wonderful community. Peace and good will to all! |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Little Robyn Date: 01 Jan 10 - 06:03 AM OK it's now midnight again here so everyone must now be on this side of 2010. Cheers to all, I'm going to bed! Robyn |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Amergin Date: 01 Jan 10 - 05:58 AM Roger! How's it going? |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: VirginiaTam Date: 01 Jan 10 - 05:46 AM I watched / listened to Jools Holland's Hootenanny, then fireworks from London Eye on tellie, all while working on Cats of he World jigsaw puzzle. Sorry. PC was off and puzzle box on top of laptop so couldn't send greetings at the designated moment. Happy 2010 everyone. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: rangeroger Date: 01 Jan 10 - 05:40 AM Well,I survived the wedding,but I'm not sure I survived the karaoke in the bar afterwards. I was forced into it but I finished with Bad to the Bone. Onward into 2010. rr |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: GUEST,SUM TING WONG Date: 01 Jan 10 - 05:04 AM Have to tell you peples is no New Year until 14 of february when year of tiger start. Mr Catspaw have to extend thread for 45 days, no 72 hours. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Little Robyn Date: 01 Jan 10 - 05:03 AM It's just after 11pm NZ summer time here. Is there anybody still left in last year? Samoa maybe? Cook Islands? I trust the rest of you made it safely. Robyn |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Mavis Enderby Date: 01 Jan 10 - 05:01 AM Absolutely beautiful crisp & bright 1st Jan 2010 here in Lincoln UK. Wishing best wishes to all in the new year. Pete. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Amergin Date: 01 Jan 10 - 05:00 AM Well it is two am here on the west coast....happy new years.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Crow Sister (off with the fairies) Date: 01 Jan 10 - 04:38 AM I followed this lovely thread, till I toddled to bed (some time before Midnight UK!) Thank you to all the contributors, and have a happy new year. I really hope it will be a good one for you. Especially those who had a shitty one last year..;-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Will Fly Date: 01 Jan 10 - 04:23 AM 9.20am by the clock here in Sussex in the UK. Fine and frosty with empty champagne and wine bottles on the table. Have a great New Year! Will |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: mouldy Date: 01 Jan 10 - 04:18 AM Oops, it's 9.15am here in the UK; still, Happy New Year to one and all! It was weird yesterday evening with my daughter having a text conversation with Alex &Ade in NZ when it was already this time on New Year's Day out there! Andrea |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: KT Date: 01 Jan 10 - 04:00 AM Midnight in Alaska!! Happy New Year, all!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 01 Jan 10 - 03:49 AM Gallery - the world ushers in 2010 - put curser on each pic to get caption |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: catspaw49 Date: 01 Jan 10 - 01:15 AM LOL......Janie, I tried to call you back but went straight to VM twice so I figured maybe your battery croaked....mine was down to half when you called......Anyway, I'll give you a call one of these days very soon because we barely got started. Careful driving home. And yeah, Sins thought I was Mick at first but that can happen. When I hear my recorded voice I know that Mick and I really are brothers.........but he sings a helluva' lot better. I think some folks had a pretty good time on this and I know I'm enjoying it! We'll let it run for the 72 in hopes some other folks drop back by and tell us where they were..........Sinsull's guests damn near all went home! Talk about your bad hostess............ When I started checking in here in '98 I had no idea how a damned website would change my life. Thank you all for intelligence you have and willingly share, the friendship, the wacky discussions, the banter, the thoughts and prayers, and all the other things this place has given me and my family...........I guess that could be shorter by simply saying, "Thanks for the love." Happy New Year and I hope it is your very best yet, followed by many more. Spaw/catspaw49/Pat Patterson/Some Jackass in Ohio |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Janie Date: 01 Jan 10 - 12:20 AM May the long time sun shine upon you All love surround you And the full light within you guide your way home. Happy New Year to all, and to all a good night! (And Sins, pm me your phone number. The one I have ain't no good no more.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: SINSULL Date: 01 Jan 10 - 12:15 AM Spaw called here and I kept calling him Mick. LOL Only four of us made it to midnight. Happy NEw Year all! SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Janie Date: 01 Jan 10 - 12:13 AM Talked to 'Spaw and the call dropped out just as I told him he sounded just like a hillbilly! Thought for a minute I had hurt his feelings *grin* but can't get through now so the problem is the circuits. A few minutes late, but starting the Peace Round now. Blessing, kytrad and family. Holding all of you to the light. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: katlaughing Date: 01 Jan 10 - 12:13 AM Are you all ready for some fun? Another, long-time, not-very-frequent-now Mudcatter just sent me THIS. Have fun. I did! I really am going to bed in a few minutes.:-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Janie Date: 01 Jan 10 - 12:09 AM Nice conversation with my darlin' Amos a couple of minutes ago. What a wonderful idea, 'Spaw. Hope you are still up, 'cuz you are next! |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Little Robyn Date: 31 Dec 09 - 11:59 PM Is it time for NY? Here comes the Peace round again! What a goodly thing...... |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Janie Date: 31 Dec 09 - 11:54 PM Dadgum, Sinsull dun changed her phone number. Happy New Year all ye Maniacs! |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Phot Date: 31 Dec 09 - 11:42 PM Peace, love and light to all. Wassail!! Chris |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Amos Date: 31 Dec 09 - 11:38 PM Me too...:D |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: katlaughing Date: 31 Dec 09 - 11:17 PM Happy New Year, Alice and All! Janie and I are talking ancestors.:-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Alice Date: 31 Dec 09 - 11:09 PM I'm fading fast... won't make it to midnight here, so I'll just say Happy New Year to all at 9:09 pm, Mountain Time (same as kat). Alice |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: Amos Date: 31 Dec 09 - 11:08 PM Well, I had to settle for sending text messages and leaving voice mails. But never mind: |
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Subject: RE: BS: MUDCAT'S 72 HOUR NEW YEAR'S THREAD From: topical tom Date: 31 Dec 09 - 11:04 PM It's 10:52 P.M. here, time to wish all 'Catters |
