Ritchie/Pickow Family News (Feb 2011)

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News (Feb 2011)
From: GUEST,Robert
Date: 01 Jun 11 - 08:02 PM

Thanks a bunch Joe. (I had lost track of how to get to the site. I can operate a dulcimer,, a computer, um, not so much). Write Jon or Peter--see if you can find out how Jean's doing as I would like to know. She has touched my life so much. I don't know how else to say it. Thanks for all your efforts, too.

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Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News (Feb 2011)
From: Joe Offer
Date: 01 Jun 11 - 03:46 PM

Hi, Robert-
I moved your message over here, to the most recent thread. Jean posted here in February, but we haven't heard from her since. I hope she's doing well.
-Joe Offer, Forum Moderator-

Subject: RE: KYTrad (Jean Ritchie) update on illness (Feb 2010)
From: GUEST,Robert
Date: 01 Jun 11 - 02:40 PM

Howdy Jon--I just ran across this, sorry to hear about your beautiful mom. We met several times over the years, and have written many times. Your mom always spoke to me as though we were lifelong friends. She means a great deal to me, Jon, and the dulcimer never loses its wonder for me. It has been a major pastime, and more, and I consider the Pickow-Ritchie family to be my family, too. Thank you all so much. You're super.

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 10:35 PM

Goodnight, Dear Lady.

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 02:27 PM

Dearest Jean,

We have missed you so much, it is simply wonderful and awe-inspiring to see you post again. Thank you so much, dear lady. You have been in my thoughts so often, esp. going through such loss and your own recovery. You have inspired so many throughout the years and continue doing so through your life examples.

Welcome back and may you continue to Be Well and not too sad as we, your friends, offer our {{{HUGS}}} and whatever other kind of support we are able to offer.

Much love, light, and healing,

kat

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: maeve
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 02:17 PM

Pinetop Slim's lovely tribute: http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2011/01/24/columns/8717320.txt

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Pinetop Slim
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 02:04 PM

Dear Jean: Finding you back on Mudcat warms my heart.
I wrote a tribute to George you can find here:
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2011/01/24/columns/8717320.txt

should have sent it to you earlier, but I felt I hadn't quite done him justice. Still feel that way, but on a second read, the piece isn't as bad as I had thought.
It's only a guess, but I think the concert Chantey Lass references above was "Mountain Music in the Ocean State" at the historic Slater Mill site in Pawtucket.

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: GUEST,Andymac
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 06:12 AM

Jean,

I'm delighted to see you posting here again but saddened to hear of your life partner's passing. Although we've never met, I am another who can be counted amongst your many fans and I just wanted to wish you a better 2011. Welcome back KYTRAD, we've missed you.

Andy

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Big Mick
Date: 23 Feb 11 - 02:28 PM

I had the pleasure of meeting your Dad at Jean's, Philippa. That was quite a day!

Jean, I am so happy to see you in these precincts again. This is because it signifies to me that as you work through this year of recovery, and of sad "firsts" without your beloved Husband and partner, you are reaching out to the folk community that loves you best to help. We are gratified and honored by this.

Much love,

Mick Lane

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 18 Feb 11 - 12:01 PM

My father, who would have been 95 on Mon, died this summer. I did a tribute to both him and you at a performance this summer; I remember him talking about trade unions with a guest at your picnic who had sung Solidarity Forever, so I worked out an accompaniament on Appalachian dulcimer and explained how important you were in bringing this instrument to a wider audience.

I see you started this thread on George's birthday. I'm glad we had a chance to meet him.

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 16 Feb 11 - 11:40 PM

Jean, welcome back to Mudcat. I am sorry about your husband. I don't know how I've missed this thread until now. I saw you in Rhode island several years ago. I think Aubrey Atwater, Elwood Donnelly performed, too. I;m sure they were instrumental (no pun intended) in bringing you here. I also remember some slides you showed of your church. Thank you for all the wonderful music I have enjoyed.

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 16 Feb 11 - 04:22 PM

Jean--

It's wonderful having you back! Heartfelt repeats of all the above sentiments.

--Charlie Baum and Lisa Null.

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: catspaw49
Date: 16 Feb 11 - 01:21 PM

Jean! I am yet another that is so happy to see you return. As I've had a problem or two myself these past few months I thought of you often and could not imagine how you were getting through all that you were. It is truly fantastic and wonderful to find you back here!

All my best thoughts have been yours for a long time and they ccontinue today.............

Spaw

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 16 Feb 11 - 01:15 PM

glad to hear from you, have been thinking of you often since I heard of your illness and then George's passing.

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Cuilionn
Date: 15 Feb 11 - 04:57 PM

Your sweet voice and tuneful playing have lifted us up through many's the dark day. As you step out into the unfolding days without your dear companion, may this circle of loving friends lift you, too.

Blessings,

--Cuilionn

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 15 Feb 11 - 02:16 PM

and here I was wondering why I had song Black Waters suddenly running through my head the other day.

Wishing you all the best as you have given us your best.

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: GUEST,Derek Schofield
Date: 15 Feb 11 - 01:11 PM

Great to hear from you Jean. Talking about you to Jacqui McDonald the other day. She had a big concert at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall the other week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the start of the folk club she and Bridie used to organise together, and which Jacqui has been running every month in recent years. Jacqui has now decided to stop running the club, so the celebration was also a sad moment.
All best wishes to you. look forward to hearing from you again!
Derek Schofield

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 15 Feb 11 - 11:52 AM

REFRESH

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: gnu
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 12:32 PM

Welcome back!

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 11:24 AM

Jean, we have missed you around here. So good to see you post again, Ma'am.

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: GUEST,Coope Boyes & Simpson
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 08:40 AM

Does anyone have a current e-mail address for Jean Richie. Coope Boyes & Simpson would like to mail her to make sure they've got all the publishing details for "Cool of the Day" are exactly right so that Jean gets all the relevant fees from the numerous radio plays of their recording of the song on "As if..."

It's a great song and Jean deserves every penny the BBC will (we hope) be sending to her.

Coope Boyes & Simpson can be contacted via me - [e-mail]

Georgina

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: georgeward
Date: 13 Feb 11 - 10:58 PM

Jean,

Friday, the day you started this thread, would have been Vaughn's 72nd birthday. It's a day the boys and I, and various other friends, take care to celebrate every year. Hearing your voice again (however electronically) made a special day more so.

People ask - now and again, and one way or another - how life is when you've lost your life partner. However I choose to phrase it, my answer's always the same, "bittersweet." Some days....some days the "sweet" gets to be the stressed syllable.

So good to hear from you!

- George

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 13 Feb 11 - 10:33 AM

Very sad to hear of your loss, but glad for the rest of us that you are back on Mudcat once more. Every good wish, from over the ocean. Burl

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: open mike
Date: 12 Feb 11 - 03:15 PM

well, well !! great to "HEAR" from you again KYTRAD! hugs and best wishes...Laurel

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: IvanB
Date: 12 Feb 11 - 12:36 PM

Jean, I echo all the sorrow expressed here for your losses of the past year. Very happy to see you posting again. Best wishes for ongoing recovery and a great 2011.

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Fortunato
Date: 12 Feb 11 - 12:15 PM

Let me add that Susette have been listening to your recording of Deep Shady Grove and it is a continuing inspiration.

be well,
chance

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 10:58 PM

Jean!

What a great delight to hear from you!

I was very sorry to hear about George's death. The two of you have been a great couple.

Wishing you all the best this cold but happy day,
Dan Milner

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Bill D
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 10:29 PM

Wonderful to see you again. I can only echo the sentiments above... ☺♥

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 10:19 PM

Jean, it warmed my heart completely to read your message. I'm so sorry for all your losses this year, and the hardships you've been through. Let's hope for a far brighter year!

Dan

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Uncle Phil
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 09:11 PM

How very nice to see your post. We are sorry for all your trials, but it's great to hear from you again.
- Phil

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Alice
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 08:21 PM

It's very nice to see a message from you, Jean.
I'll be in touch.

Alice Flynn

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Art Thieme
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 08:13 PM

Jean,
I'm so happy you are doing so well. It is simply wonderful.
Lady, we love you. Today I was listening to 'Carols Of All Seasons' and also that first Elektra 10-inch LP of yours. I needed a spirit boost---and as always -- your music did the trick.

Stay well,
Art and Carol

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 06:56 PM

adding my vice to the happy throng!

sandra in australia

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: GUEST,Deborah Robins & Larry Hanks
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 06:52 PM

Dear Jean! So good to see you posting to Mudcat. Been thinking of you so much lately! Larry and I will be touring the East Coast this summer, and hope to get the opportunity and see you, Oscar, and Jon as we did last year. Hopefully, by now, Jon has shared with you our new CD in which we recorded one of your most beloved (by our family!) songs: The Old Woman and the Pig! Much love to you all.

Fondest regards,
Deborah & Larry

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: wysiwyg
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 04:45 PM

Hi Jean,

We've missed you and have been pulling for you, and grieving for you/with you; sending you love and confidence--

~Susan

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: GUEST,Bob Coltman
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 04:23 PM

Jean, Amba and I are delighted to see your voice return to us. We aare so sorry about George, and our hearts are with you as you make this recovery. How good that you are posting!

Love from Bob and Amba

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 03:12 PM

Welcome back Jean. you've been missed.

Dave H in England.

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Little Robyn
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 02:57 PM

I'm so pleased to see you back. We've missed you so much.
Luv,
Robyn in NZ

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Fortunato
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 02:56 PM

Dear Jean,
I can't tell you how wonderful it is to see your post. I am dreadfully sorry about your loss, but I am greatly relieved to know you are doing well.
All the best,
Chance

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: maeve
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 02:13 PM

I see 2 new cd releases on Jean's website http://www.jeanritchiehome.com/folklife/recordings.htm: "Fieldtrip" and "Childhood Songs".

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Nancy King
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 01:55 PM

How wonderful to see your post, Jean! We've missed you here and have worried about you for quite a while now. You've surely been through a very difficult time, and all of us are wishing you many better days ahead.

Nancy

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: maeve
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 01:36 PM

Thank you very much for your post, Jean. You and your family are so dear to so many here. We hurt on your behalf when George died, and we rejoice to see word from you now.

Maeve, in Maine.

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 01:20 PM

Welcome back indeed. I must have subconsciously known you were coming as I was playing one of your cassettes today!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Fortunato
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 01:09 PM

Dear Jean,
I can't tell you how wonderful it is to see your post. I am dreadfully sorry about your loss, but I am greatly relieved to know you are doing well.
All the best,
Chance

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: ClaireBear
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 01:08 PM

What a huge lift it is to see a post from you, Jean, after your long absence! Thank you so much for that and everything else.

I am sorry for your loss. Continued health and strength to you. May our love help you heal.

Claire

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: MartinRyan
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 12:57 PM

Welcome back!

BTW: If you attempt to login with your old Mudcat name and an incorrect password, you'll get an option to have your password sent to the email address you registered with. So if it's still current, you'll be back in business.

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Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 12:56 PM

So good to see you back again!
...though saddened by your loss of George.
May 2011 be a vast improvement over 2010 for you and yours.

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: Mary Katherine
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 12:51 PM

We grieve with you for the loss of your life's partner, Jean. Welcome back to the Mudcat. All good wishes for continued healing!

Subject: RE: Ritchie/Pickow Family News
From: artbrooks
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 12:47 PM

Welcome back.

Subject: RE: BS: Ritchie/Pickow Family
From: EBarnacle
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 12:36 PM

Welcome back, Jean.

Subject: RE: BS: Ritchie/Pickow Family
From: Ebbie
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 12:24 PM

{{{{{BIG hug}}}}}

Subject: BS: Ritchie/Pickow Family
From: GUEST,Jean
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 11:58 AM

Hello to all,

It's been so long since I posted a message that I can't remember my old password.

I wanted to tell everyone that I'm well. As many of you know, George died in December, and I miss him. We all miss him.

If you send me a message, I'll try and keep up with them all.

All the best, Jean

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