Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party

Subject: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: alison
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 04:19 AM

3 years eh? Quick LEJ get that banner up its nearly time(well it is in Australia *grin*). I see Art is over in the corner blowing up those weird shaped balloons of his... and speaking of blowing up.. I see 'Spaw is practising how to play "Happy Birthday" on the possum... or at least I think that's what he's doing......

so what time do the guests start to arrive???? and who is making the cake?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Roger the skiffler
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 04:28 AM

Party, eh? Come on 'Spaw, 'fess up, was it you broke into my cubicle at the Centre? As a penance I'll join you on kazoo for a duet on "Happy Birthday", unless this thing from Vibrasonic is a musical instrument. How do I play it?
WHAT?>

You're kidding? and it makes a better noise than my kazoo?
Well I better open up the seven star as it's a special occasion
Chronia Polla!
RtS

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Larry B.
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 10:27 AM

OH BOY, A PARTY! For me?......Oh, three years, huh? Anybody need a hand with the decorations?

Maybe this crowd can sing "Happy Birthday" right; Seems any time I hear it sung at a party, everyone slows down to try to match the other people's timing, and it comes out sounding like a dirge.

Hey! Who took the last cup and didn't make more coffee!....While this is brewing, I'll slip over to the office and get some confetti from the shredder.

LB

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Roger the skiffler
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 10:51 AM

Thread creep warning (in the Tavern?). While on my recent sojourn on Samos it was St Stavros day so everyone called Stavros had a nameday. We were on a beach with a Dutch family who had two young children and had got to know a local fisherman who was called Stavros. When his boat beached, the parents pushed the children forward and they went up to the boat and sang "Happy Birthday" in English! Slightly surreal mix but it worked! Stavros much touched, free fish for the family, who shared a lager or two with the fisherman (not the children of course!).
Any way, party on guys!
The conga line starts over by the jello pit, pass me one of those flamingo legs, love the coating, not Col Sa**ers, more Col Parker- King Creole sauce with added sequins, guitar-pickin' good, very more-ish (Scotty Moore-ish).
Now I've got the verses, anyone want to hear me do "Last Train to San Fernando"?
You do?
Oh, you want me to take it not sing it.
Well it was worth a try, I'll add my kazoo accompanyment if Wolfgang will sing it with Bert & Steve P.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: MMario
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 10:52 AM

I've got the barbecue pit going - two in fact, one for grilled veggies and one for meat....and a pit oven for the clambake. Just got that covered up, should be done in about 3 hours....just pull the cover off and help yourelf to lobster, etc if I'm not around then...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: WyoWoman
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 10:53 AM

Who gets to jump out of the cake?

ww

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Roger the skiffler
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 10:57 AM

I heard Fluffy Mound was booked to appear, so I hope it's a big cake. But maybe Koko will be jealous.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Larry B.
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 11:08 AM

I heard Fluffy might not appear at all; there was some debate about where you cme out of a catfish-shaped cake.

LB

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Roger the skiffler
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 11:13 AM

I heard she didn't care where she came from as long as she came first.[get Uncle 'Spaw to explain this to you, children, now run away and play while we wrinklies party].

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Max
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 11:49 AM

I came to make sure the decorations match my dress, um, I mean Tuxedo. Light blue with ruffles and white patent leather shoes. I volunteer to jump out of the cake, but Big Mick's gonna jump out of a giant vat of black vile stuff. Where's my tiara, um, I mean crown. This is gonna be great. Let me see if I can add a feature for the festivities.

It wasn't as hard to give birth to as it is to raise. This three year old of mine sure has a mind of her own, and a temper, sense of humor, opinion... Well, at least she's house trained.

Hey, everyone's got to kiss the catfish on their way in the door. On the lips.

Mud is thicker than black vile stuff.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 11:52 AM

Max, you gotta dress up as a mudcat and jump out of a banjo shaped cake,just like the logo! But, pal, seriously, ditch the tiara, kills the perm!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: T in Oklahoma
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 12:05 PM

We can't sing "Happy Birthday" unless this joint has an ASCAP license.

Once the sun gets over the yardarm I'll want a stiff one. Blockade, if you have it.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Bert
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 12:13 PM

With all these so called songwriters around it's about time we had our own bloody birthday song. Gimme a Lord Chesterfield it's ten past beer time.

T in Oklahoma, hmmm, strange handle, hmmm, I think you've got too many spaces in your name. You're really the Tin Man!!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: MMario
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 12:24 PM

We could always sing the "Volga Birthday Dirge" - that's in the DT, right?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: catspaw49
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 01:47 PM

Uh, Ms. alison? Catspaw done sed fer me an Paw an the Reg boyz ta bring thizzeer stuff over fer the party. Heez got alotta things ta do taday an seeuns as whut we got the pickup an all, he ast us ta do it. Kin we jez set it over here? Thairz an awful lot a whut he callz Mudcat Bullshit in them boxes so he give usns a paper soaz we cud be shur we brung it all. He sez as how Mario and that Ziff fella ar both right fine at organizin and checkin and calculatin an the like, they wuz to check it in fer us. Paw an me jes got back from the "Neil Young Center for the Terminally Screwed" whair we saw that Bert guy in the new "James Taylor Chronically Bland Rehab Wing." Paw an me both feel reeeel bad about Mr. Leej servin him up that dew we brewed in the Peterbilt radiator. He wuz tryin ta pass it off like he had the flu, but we saw SusanA-R luggin him down the street las week an found out from Catspaw whut happint. Anywayz, heerz the list...............

************* **************** **************** *********

#################### MUDCAT BULLSHIT ##################

10 Shares of stock in the "Fielding Implosive Pedro Guitar Corp.
1 well worn Tiple from the Neil Young Center for the Terminally Screwed
6 Garden Faeries from Kat & Catspaw's litterbox garden.
1 Banjo with a dead catfish rotting in it.
3 gross of blue clicky things
1 case lime Jell-O
1 License allowing the usage of the word "FOCK" by any member
1 Group Membership in the Christian Deer Hunter's Assoc.
1 thong with small codpiece attached to a 5lb. bag of spuds.
1 Father Joebro approved "Mudcat Confessional Booth"
5 Assorted Roscoes and Heaters once owned by Blake Madison
8 Skids loaded with "Thread Creep Spray"
1 Promotion notice for Banj from Incredible Dumbass to General F****P
2 extra Telecasters for the Waylon Heron
1 5lb. loaf of scrapple
1 2oz. packet of grits
1 Certificate naming bbc Mother of the Year
1 Thank You note from Cleigh O'Possum to bbc for inclusion in "Resources"
6 Dragonflies for Jeri's hooters
1 Embarrassing photo of Jeri with clams
1 Annotated copy of "Cletus,Paw,Buford,and the Reg Boys"
1 Photo Album of Cleigh (motel check-in,hot tub,ass blown,etc.)
1 Tiny roof sculpture with broken dick, labeled "Little Stone Putz"
12 Copies of "Art's Puns that Really Bite"
3 dozen Art Thieme approved condoms
1 Dental Dam...found by Father Joebro
9 warped harps played by Alice in the shower
1 copy of "Memory Loss and YOU"-lost by Bert 531 times
1 lamarca flamingo to replace the one eaten by Mian
6 Photos from Helen's nude wedding
1 copy-"What the Fock?"-plain English translation of Peter T's writings
6 hamsters from Bill D's old computer power pack
9 Bezillion words on the meaning of "Folk Music"
1 Locator Chart for the Paton Collection-compiled by Rick Fielding
9 dozen chat room #'s where alison can supposedly be found
1 Soundhole from a Larrivee sold to Cletus & Paw by Sandy
1 used pair of fishnet tights, with fart igniter, from El Swanno
1 videotape of Seed chomping on bamboo shoots & singing "Small World"
1 videotape of the Mudcat Exotic Dancers
9 million copies of Dick and Susan's "DO IT THIS WAY DAMMIT"
1 pinhead listing all of catspaw's "worthwhile" postings
2 blown 330 Mercruisers from annap's kayaks
1 copy of "Complete Guide to Wacko Meals" by SusanA-R
1 Large pot of WyoWoman's Santa Fe Green Chile Grits
1 Pot of Big RiB's Puddin' and Hominy
1 box of possum clay from Barb Blessings
1 Award Winning Shantey from Margarita
1 blanket apology to all from Spaw
1 Giant "THANX" to Max,attached to a pair of Ohio State underwear

...and finally.................

1 - 18 story library containing all the words and feelings I can never get out for the friendship, humor, compassion, caring, and love that this place and its denizens have given me and my family. Better than anyone, I know the power of the 'Cat and the warmth, healing, and love it provides.--Spaw

############# *********************** ###################

So ifn thaz all of it, me an Paw an the boys will be goin now. We're gittin reddy for deer huntin an ice fishin an hope to start our guide service right soon. Weed be tickult ifn any of yall whut got them spensive instermints wud bring em along if you come with us.

CLETUS

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Max
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 02:12 PM

Could you make that Penn State Underwear?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 02:36 PM

Hi, alison and all. I'm not much of a drinker, but I need some distraction to raise my spirits... so I'll join this crazy party. My significant other suddenly took a job and moved to another state - this is real, not virtual, folks, - and I had to pry it out of him... he didn't have the guts to tell me about it until I sat him down and asked him what was going on. So, well, there went my tango partner.

Sing me a song, someone, I need cheering up!!

alice

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: catspaw49
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 02:39 PM

Well Max,like you,I don't particularly care for football anymore, but here in central Ohio, Michigan and Penn State underwear sell well to those Buckeye fans who'd like to crap all over them! Your choice..(:<))

Spaw

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 02:42 PM

oh, no! 'spaw, my ex who just deserted me was from Ohio, a BUCKEYE fan! Please! Change the subject, quickly!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Bert
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 02:45 PM

Nope, That ain't all of it. For once I have remembered something that thole 'Spaw forgot.

3 Versions of 'The Mudcat Radio' Song by Alison and Alan in Australia.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Bert
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 02:51 PM

Oh, and one spacebar from Katlaughing's 'puter which stops working right after she signs her name

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: MMario
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 02:55 PM

Alice - on behalf of the male sex, may I apologize? we (men)are scum. (I can say that, I am one...are one?)

seriously - what would you like to hear? I'll attempt it...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: --seed
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 02:57 PM

Roger, when did you stop zimming? I know we're all gonna miss the beautiful mountain sound of your zim. I hope you skiffle half as well. --seed

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: T in Oklahoma (a.k.a. Okiemockbird)
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 03:30 PM

I need another drink. Someone over in the "fingerpicking and flaming" thread has decided that I'm catspaw49. Maybe I can recover my identity through drink.

Okiemockbird (a.k.a. T in Oklahoma)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: T in Oklahoma (a.k.a. Okiemockbird)
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 03:36 PM

actually, it was the "etiquette question" thread. That blockade must be stronger than I thought!

Okiemockbird (a.k.a. T in Oklahoma)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 04:04 PM

Just anything, Mario, I am feeling dejected and neglected right now (and ignored). thanks.
-alice

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Max
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 04:15 PM

Alice, I'll move in with you. Um, where are you again? And yes, I have to bring all the elves and barrels of mudcats.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 04:16 PM

there's room in the basement ;->

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: MMario
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 04:18 PM

For Alice:

hope this makes you feel better not worse....

Once there was a Rogue, a Scoundral, and Scalawag;
Who by Dint of Great Effort, Much Luck, and No small Amount of Skill, Did become a Master Knight. And in the Due course of Time, He did find Himself Betrothed to the Daughter of a Wealthy and Influential Lord.

Now the Daughter, Being her Father's Favorite, Had long dreamed of a Marriage of her own choice, Not for Gold, Not for Influence, But a Marriage of the Heart; and for Love.

And the Lady did Refuse the Betrothal, as She did Not believe the Knight's Protestations of Love; Having Heard of His Reputation amongst the Ladies of the Court,...and their Maids,...and the Kitchen Wenches,... and the Washer Wenches,... and the Milk Maids,... and the Goose Girls,... and ye see the general drift of things, now do ye not?

But her Father did Insist upon the Marriage, and though the Lady did Beg, and Plead, and did Cry most Piteously, her Father would Not release her from the Bethrothal. So the Lady had caused to be Cast about the Knight an Enchanted Circle, imprisoning Him Within.

Now it was that the Circle could only be Broken in Two Ways. Th Knight could Renounce any Claims upon the Lady or Her Hand in Marriage, forever;

Or, He could state his Love for Her in Such a Manner that She would Truly Believe Him.

Now the Knight thought long and hard Upon his answer, for though his Reputation may have been a WEE bit exagerrated, it Was Well Deserved. And if the Truth be Told; When he had Entered into theBetrothal, He had thought much about the Gold and Lands he would be receive and the Influence that the Ladies Father would be Granting him at Court, And Very Little upon the Lady Herself.

But as he Pondered, the Knight did Find within his Breast a Desire for that Which the Lady did Desire; a Marriage of the Heart, and For Love.

This then, was the Knight's Reply:

Whither thou Goeth, I'll go.
And Whither thou stayeth, I'll stay.
I''ll be Your Partner Forever, if only You'll say I may.

Put your Hand in my Hand, Dear.
Walk by my Side, My Love!
We were Meant for Each Other,
just as the Hand fits the Glove.

Would that I wake to your Beauty,
at the Dawn of each Day.
And I would praise God each Evening,
if I were Permitted to Say:

Whither thou goeth I'll go.
And whither thou stayeth I'll stay.
I'll be your True Love forever, if only You'll say I may.

With this Ring I would Wed thee,
With your Ring make me thine.
But two Metal Bands, about Our hands, are but the Outward Sign.
The Flame of Love we have Kindled, May it always Shine!
May we always See its Light, in each Others Eyes!

Whither thou goeth I'll go.
And Whither thou stayeth I'll stay.
Side by Side, forever, if only You'll say I May.

Let us grow Olde together,
United through thick and through thin.
Two made One, forever, Surrounded by Kindred and Kin!
I will pledge You my Love, Dear;
If You will pledge yours Mine.
All I have, and All I am, are Yours for All of Time!

Whither thou goeth I'll go.
And whither thou stayeth I'll stay.
I will be faithful forever, if only You'll say I May.

Yes I will be Faithful Forever, If Only You'll Say I May!

*pause* So I ask you? Did she believe him or no?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 04:20 PM

We weren't living together, just dancing partners and exclusive dates for 4 years, and I thought of him as my significant other, and he seemed to reciprocate. He was the guy named Norris (remember the thread on what does Norris mean?) and four years certainly made me think I deserved more than a furtive move out of state without notice or comment. Well, who wants a coward anyway, right?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Mían
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 04:26 PM

Alice, that is sad and makes me think of a tune that goes with these words, most of which i have forgotten, but this should be a sing-along, so someone grab a gitar and shall we serenade the lady at the top of our lungs:

"well i'm busted, disgusted and bent all out of shape...talk about the low-down blues, I've got 'em..."

now, Spaw, having tried to look up "lamarca" in various dictionaries and so forth, I have yet to establish exactly what type of flamingos are high-stepping around this joint. So far am partial to "Lamarckism" to explain the word and hoo hah there have certainly evolved some pur-rity stir-range critters in here...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 04:28 PM

Mario, just read your story, and now I am crying! Oh, dear, and this is supposed to be a PARTY THREAD!! Don't mind me, folks, carry on. I've been through much worse, but there is a hope that some day I will experience the devotion some of you have found with your love. - alice

Now party on... don't let me rain on this parade.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Mían
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 04:31 PM

I don't know why half those words suddenly went bold, but hey it made me sit up a little taller and wake up.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: MMario
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 04:31 PM

oh hell - alice - I hoped you'd take the meaning that you could choose to leave the bugger trapped in the damn circle...which I personally think he deserves...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Dave Swan
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 05:29 PM

Alice,

Cowards end up living the life they deserve. I'm so sorry you were hurt by this creep. Remember that you've got a lot of friends who share in the belief that he should be subjected to hundreds of paper cuts just before falling into a vat of lemon juice. While Barry Manilow plays in the background.

'spaw, besides everything else you are (although right in the head isn't one of them), you've become the encapsulator of the 'cat. How do you remember all those threads and references? Well, I guess ingrown hairs encapsulate too. It's vintage 'spaw. Funny, touching and right on.

I'll volunteer to monitor the b'day cake. I know it's only three candles, but when you think of the intention and love and energy which reside in this place, you know they'll burn bright.

Here's a toast my friends, to Max and his elves and fairies who keep the lights on at the Mudcat. Friends be upstanding: Max, and the Mudcat, Many Happy Returns of the Day.

E.S.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 05:44 PM

ok, who put the trick candles on the cake... the flames keep lighting as soon as Max blows them out. Now Spaw is breathing helium from the balloons and serenading Cleigh... this certainly is shaping up to be a grand time!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: bbc
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 05:47 PM

Alice,

I really sympathize. Other than losing companionship, it's awful to lose your regular dance partner. I did ballroom & high-level round dancing w/ a man for 6 years. After we parted, it hurt me for years (& still does, when I hear certain songs. It's not the end of the world, but it's sure no fun! Let's all the girls get together for a good hug!

love,

Barbara

P.S.--Catspaw, as flattered as I am by Mom of the Year, I'm concerned that you must have too much time on your hands if you can think up lists like that! ;)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: lamarca
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 06:27 PM

Mian, obviously lamarca flamingos are those that boldly go where no flamingo has gone before. My three, no, four, no, however many flamingos (including Bonnie and Clyde, Pink Floyd and Gaius Effluvius Maximus) all join me in wishing the 'Cat a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: lamarca
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 06:32 PM

Oops, I mean

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 06:32 PM

OK, special drink here I invented for the third birthday...let me flick-on the blender....NO it's not a bass and this isn't a Bass-o-matic... there- a Frozen Mudkitty...kahlua, Jamaican Rum, ice, chocolate ice-cream and a touch of creme de menthe...definitely thicker than water!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Larry B.
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 06:48 PM

Yummy! Pour me one if there's enough to go around. Otherwise, let me at the blender!

LB

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Ferret
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 07:18 PM

Many thanks Max for all the work for the cat. and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUDCAT and many, many more. all the best to all of you ferret

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: jon a
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 07:44 PM

Shotgun barrel appears around the corner, followed by large,long haired and bearded individual who appears to be clothed in a destroyed straight jacket;

Is he here?... Gint, where is he?.... Not here? good it's safe to stay a while and try one of these Frozen mudkitty things,

Max,I'm with Ferret, and it's got him so choked up he managed not to misspell anything in that last posting!

Alice, so sorry to hear of your news, have a drink or two and feel the warmth of mudcat, and if you need a cuddle I can recommend cats, a quick stroke can take some of the sting out of a lot of sorrow.

I'll join with the toast to mudcat, a great place with great people, Cheers everyone.

Jon

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Ferret
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 07:55 PM

jon I think gint's hideing 'BEWARE' Have some mead and sit spell. ferret

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: annamill
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 08:00 PM

Hello everyone!!

I have always felt that it should be the parents that get the gifts on someones birthday, so Max, here is a great big hug and kiss for making such a wonderful and successful child. OOOXXX

Come here and let be get you something to drink, Alice. I've been there a couple of time myself, and I've caused a little pain myself. It's never easy either way, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Cry for a while then go out and enjoy your freedom. Dance with a few and have fun til the one who dances perfect just with you comes along. No need to be lonely til then.

Meanwhile, you're welcome to come and visit with us anytime you'd like or feel a need to have friendly warm company.

May I have a Tanqueray and Tonic, no lime, please?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Mían
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 08:15 PM

here is a present for you all as part of my community service program. Now can I please have some more of that poteen? Sláinte!
flamingo here

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: MAG (inactive)
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 08:42 PM

Dear Alice, there was a thread awhile back on how -to- get-him-out-of-your-system; can't remember what it was called; in the meantime, let's sit on the bench here and sing "Your sweet and shining eyes." (and drink salty margaritas with Fernando.)

MA

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 08:48 PM

hey, MAG, I was a major advisor on that thread, soo... anyway, don't worry about me... have fun and pass the poteen.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Den
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 08:51 PM

God bless all here. I just stopped in for one for the road. Been getting blamed for things that had nothing to do with me, all damn day. Anyway aaaah that's the stuff and its fare thee well Killeavy. Den

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 09:02 PM

so, alison, do you have any party games planned for this birthday bash? ... like pin the tail on the possum? I don't think I'm up for jello wrestling, but I'll take photos to document whatever festive events are planned.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: MAG (inactive)
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 09:09 PM

Is that 150 proof Jamaican rum in those frozen drinks? The kind that gets you blue-blind paralytic? Lemma at 'em ...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 09:19 PM

LEJ, do you have any ideas for a drink using whiskey and cinnamon schnapps? That's all I have in my cupboard as far as alcohol goes.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: alison
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 09:26 PM

Alice... I'm open for suggestions... hunt the potato springs to mind.....*grin*

Let me be the first to actually wish Max and the rest of us a HAPPY BIRTHDAY on the real day (it is October 1st here, although the posting will still say 30/9!!!)

so Happy birthday to the greatest site and the most wonderful bunch of people on the 'net.

love

alison

how much does anyone want to bet that we can talk Big Mick into dressing like Marrilyn Monroe to sing "Happy birthday Mr Mudcat" to Max????

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 09:30 PM

Mick in a blonde peekaboo-bang wig... now that I've gotta see!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: alison
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 09:33 PM

I forgot Happy Birthday Dick & Susan... and any of the other creaotrs I forgot.

love alison

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 09:40 PM

Lez see, Alish..hic...whishkey n shinnamon snops..YEAH, got it.... apple cider, whiskey and cinnamon schnapps.. a Bitterroot Blaster- serve hot in a mug, on your deck, garnish w/a clove- let the stars put everything in perspective...

MAG, the alcohol content in this rum is so high you have to set your blender on "dice" or it will explode into flames. When you remove the blender cover, the onrush of fumes will give you a close encounter with the secret of all creation. The hot rush of rum down your throat, coupled with the frozen ice-cream slush, will make you feel that you are are riding a flaming toboggan through a blizzard on the Matterhorn.

I give you my word.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 09:46 PM

Whew! That was classic 'Spaw!

Alice, I am so sorry. What a cad! A cat or two, like Jon said, and the warm cyberhugs of us all, to you, and it's okay to cry in your cups...a girl's gotta grieve and let it all out. Here's a nice big cotton hanky, oh....oops, I see it's attached, oh...it's part of BIG MICK's shirt? Oh, sorry Mick, I thought yur shirttail, oh, nevermind, hey, barkeep (do we have one) ya got a box of tissues? There, Alice, take care now.

BTW, has anybody heard from Susan A-R? I noticed she hasn't posted since the 24th. I hope everything is okay with her and her dad.

luvyallKat

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 10:01 PM

Hey, I'm back. I've been in the ladies room warming up my voice out of eardrum distance... Pur dicesti, o bocca, bocca bella, o bocca bocca bella, Quel soave e caro sì, sì, Che fa tutto il mio piacer, il mio piacer.
There, now the vocal folds are tuned, and we can all sing a rousing Mudcat Radio, then I'll give you the one I keep meaning to tape and mail to Max:

Come all you loyal Mudcats,
Wherever you may be,
And don't follow just any webmaster,
You know Max is for you and me.
For you can log on early,
In the clear day light of dawn,
And I know that you'll always be able,
To find your favorite song.

My vocal cords may wear out,
My voice, it may get thin,
And my lips, they are a tremblin',
For the shape that Catspaw's in.
But our voices rise up early,
In the clear day light of dawn,
And I know that we're all able,
To pray while he is gone.

Well, rise up all you Mudcats,
And sing to break of day,
Don't sink into the deep despair,
Of gloom and clouds of grey,
Whatever this old world may bring,
You know your friends are still there,
Cause all around the world,
Mudcatters have joined in prayer.

And Catspaw, he'll return again,
He's here in every thread,
For if you do a forum search,
You'll find old things you've read,
That made you wince or laugh and smile,
The way he only can,
And we know that when he's back here,
Cat **** will hit the fan.

So, blessings on all Mudcats,
And be they near or far,
We sit by cyber firesides,
And drink another jar.
By the flickering lights of monitors,
We slide the silent mouse,
And I know that wherever we're living,
We're together at Max's house.

(written back when Spaw was in the hospital... glad you made it to this party, Spaw.)

alice

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: alison
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 10:12 PM

send a recording off to Max, Alice it's make a great song for the radio program...... tune "Rocks of Bawn" I assume?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 10:26 PM

Yes, "Rocks of Bawn". I have the blank tape, I just need the time and the peace and quiet when there will be no dogs barking or phones ringing in the background or other such interruptions.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: catspaw49
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 11:42 PM

Sorry Alice.....When we finally got home, I went of and played in the chat room and was about to go do afew other things now that the rest of the family is asleep and my insomnia is kicking in. But I thought I'd check in at the Tavern to see if Cletus had dropped off the stuff...I guess I missed your first post when I was screwing with Max.........Like our dear Mario, I'd like to apologize for the male of the species. Seems like I did this somewhere else just the other day on a different thread!!!I don't really understand the male animal and I'm one. This boy of yours is a real fockin scumbag and if you find his new address or e-mail, I'd be happy to send him a "Spaw the Dago" Special.

Your song Alice...deeply touched me then as it does now. Before you send it to Max, you might be able to work it around more generically without the references to me. The spirit and community of the Cat come through so very well though and "that's what its all about." Thank you once again.........and I'm glad I made it here too. I'm glad we're all here.......what a wonderful group ..............

Work it up in the shower and send that 10th warped harp to the party with the other nine!!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 30 Sep 99 - 11:54 PM

Well, Spaw, I plan on singing the full version and then a short version of the first, the third, and the last verse... when I get around to it, that is. At least I have purchased the blank tape and it is sitting over next to the tape deck and microphone....

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: WyoWoman
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 12:30 AM

Hi gang, I'll have a quart of that frozen mudslush stuff, with a shot of tequila back. It's been a day.

Alice, as you may remember from a previous posting, I, too, got unceremoniously, spectacularly dumped at the beginning of the year (we were engaged, living together, I came home one day and he was packed and leaving, with absolutely NO conversation about it at all...I nearly died. But I didn't). HOWEVER, karma is such a sweet thing. He moved out of town, took a "great new job" in another state and basically thumbed his nose at all who knew him.

I just heard that the company is going under and he's deeply, deeply screwed. I don't like myself for the thrill of vengeance I feel, but I must admit to feeling it. Yesssss! And I, on the other hand, am having a great time and actually starting to breathe again. The idea of ever having a relationship again makes me cringe, but I AM living and doing well. So. The wheel turns. He'll come to no good for this. You, on the other hand, will be splendid. Already are.

And now, that tequila, barkeep, if you please?

WW

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 12:42 AM

You bet, shots of your choice for all the lovely Mudcat ladies and a guarantee - you will only meet honest and stout-hearted fellows in these environs. A bit strange, I grant you, but honest and stout-hearted!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: alison
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 12:49 AM

well I've got a big plate of fairy bread..... and a big plate of cocktail sausages... what did anyone else bring?....

er maybe I got mixed up...... got a party for my 4 year old this afternoon.......

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: WyoWoman
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 12:50 AM

Strange, I like. And especially in combo with honest and stout-hearted.

thank you most sincerely. I already feel my cockles bein' warmed, by strong drink and good friends.

WW

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 01:09 AM

I told you before WW, grab Kat and Leej...and now pick up Alice...I'll get Mick,annap,and Mario too......Head for Omaha..........I got us booked for 3 days at the Norman Bates Psychomotor Lodge on the by-pass. We can all disrespect the livin' shit out of each other for a few days.........and there's a Chinese joint that delivers about a mile into town!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 01:12 AM

See what I mean,WW...but he's got a heart of gold. A finer lad you are unlikely to meet, as long as he remembers his medication. :>}

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Big Mick
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 01:17 AM

The door flies open and that big damn Mick comes strolling across the floor to a stool next to Alice................Hello, my friend. Sorry.....just heard. You know, we come to know each other, on the web in a very special way. No visuals, no phony stuff, we get to know one anothers hearts. And let me tell you what I know about you. You are as fine a person as I have ever met. A person of deep feelings, who has learned a lesson or two along the way. No person loves their child more than our Alice. It seems that there is only one weakness that I can see, and that is that you didn't recognize that this idiot was a spineless scoundrel. But I suppose your oversized heart is to blame for that. At any rate, the wheel always turns, and this gobshite will get his. And I can tell you this for sure. He is an eejit to let go of someone like you. You have such depth. But as your friend, I am sorry you have to go through this. Makes me very sad. So come on, dear friend. Let's take a spin around the dance floor. Didn't know that I could tango, didja? Hell, MMario isn't the only one who knows how. I don't t'ink THE FAIR ONE will mind. Besides, she and I are going to play find the potato later....What FAIR ONE? Yeah, Yeah..........I got the blonde wig and such in the car, but I am not at all convinced I am going to do this......HUH?..........Yeah, I know, but the last time you talked me into this, well, 'Spaw is still talking about the damn thong...........It was the only mention he gave me in "Mudcat Bullshit"

Happy Birthday, to the best damn spot on the net. I am proud to be one of the regulars here. I know my work takes me away for long periods, but I come back and it is all still here. I love this place, and I love you all for being here.................And Alice, we all love you and remain here for whatever you need from us............now come on, let's go do that tango.........and then you and I have to sing a song together.............

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 01:23 AM

Here Mick, a pint of Uncle Arthur's...I pulled it 10 minutes ago, so it should be ripe for the drinking. Hell, free drinks all day long! It's The Mudcat's Third! Throw another flamingo on the Barbee! LET"S CELEBRATE!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 01:59 AM

Well Keyriced there Mick...I try to be an Equal Opps Insulter!!! We seem to have a couple of threads running now devoted to NOT insulting folks. Oddly enough, some people feel slighted if I DON'T insult them.......NOW YOU want to be insulted multiple times!!!!!!!!

Okay..............

The government observed your lust for The Fair One and named a missile after you...ICBM, Intercontinental Big Mick...because you "go off" just about as fast. Quit flattering yourself by buying those National Condoms labeled "Irish Super Stud"....according to the American Condom Manufacturers Association generic brand sizing chart, that's the 15 mm Micro-Mini.............Which is all you need since, like Father Joebro, in heat you resemble half of a melting popsicle flanked by 2 dessicated jelly beans. And your Grandfather never drank beverages he could see through because as a youngster he had a sip of 'Shine that knocked him on his wimpy ass for 17 days. It also caused him to lose half of his original IQ and altered his genetic make-up, assuring that each succeeding generation would be nicknamed "Charlie Carrot" and not know shit from Shinola...Which explains why you need a day job since you stupidly invested $54,000. on a huge pile of manure delivered to your house assuming it was shoe polish.

Feel better? I'd do anything for you bro!!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: thosp
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 02:16 AM

!!!YADHTRIB YPPAH

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Big Mick
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 02:20 AM

Sheeeeiiiiittttttt 'Spaw...............no damn wonder I can't get anyone to have a drink with me...........been polishing my shoes with that stuff for a month.......damn, wondered what stank.........But, uh, 'Spaw........I warnt beeeatching about you not insulting me, buddy. I was bithching (completely tongue in cheek) about not being able to get away from wearing that damn thong and spud...........summbitches won't let a fella forget that...............and now the wimmin, including THE FAIR ONE are trying to get me dress in drag.............and me not having shaved ...........

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 02:45 AM

Oh..........Well...............never mind.

But I WAS in the chat room earlier with alison and she gave me a big hug for me to give to you...so shave....and use some deodorant too.

Christ I love this place!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Roger the skiffler
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 05:24 AM

Great party! I thought Max would never come out of the cake once he got in there with Fluffy & Koko, seemed a lot of giggling goin' on. Mick rising from the Guinness pool like the Creature from the Black Stuff Lagoon was an awesome site and the BBQ flamingo legs were very filling.
Alice, you'll have no shortage of dancing partners here full of old world courtesy, and in the virtual ballromm noone can step on your toes. (Hey, PeteT does that qualify as a DEEP THOUGHT?).
Now where's that broom (the Robert Johnson superdust model) I'll make a start on the debris, not fair to leave it all to bbc & LEJ.
I can't help scrape the table tops, they won't let me have sharp instruments at the Neil Young Center, that's why my kazoo sounds flat.
Tara a bit
RtS

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 08:30 AM

thosp, nice, very moooving!:-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: skarpi Iceland
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 08:37 AM

Hey , wait for me I am far behind. more tonight . skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: WyoWoman
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 08:42 AM

May the candles on your cake
Burn like cities in your wake
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you

(This, MMario, is the Volga Boatmen dirge/birthday song of which you spake. If anyone would like to add lyrics, jump in...)

I've decided to win the lottery next week when I go through Colorado, and then I'll buy a good, sturdy bus for a Magical Mudcat Tour and we'll pick up Mudcateers as we go so we can spend the entire YEAR celebrating the birthday. Can anyone drive a bus?

Fleas 'Cumpleanos, Mudcat y Mudcateers.

Love, WW

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: alison
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 08:54 AM

just got back from Shannon's birthday party, (my 4 year old)........ all the little fairies looked so cute....

mind you they scoffed all the cake.. and I didn't get any.... there'd better be choclate mudcake here somewhere.... hey LEJ.. get the kettle on!!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Larry B.
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 09:14 AM

Last time I admitted I could drive a bus, I had to stay sober for the whole party. At least the eats were good!

LB

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Roger the skifler
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 09:19 AM

Ah, but Larry, on the virtual bus the breathalyser don't work and the traffic cops all have rubber legs!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 09:23 AM

And besides Larry, I read that 40% of all traffic fatalities are alchohol related. Evidently that means that 60% involve sobriety. So your chances seem to be better if you're drunk.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: MMario
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 09:29 AM

you like children
yes, you do!
Baked or broiled
or in a stew!

so happy birth-day (grunt)
happy birth-day (grunt)

Have to do the grunts!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Peter T.
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 09:31 AM

God, no deep thought here, thank God (wears you out you know), but I am glad to see the Birthday celebrations in full, er, swing. I read somewhere that it took 3 and a half hours to get Marilyn into her dress, so we could be here until October 2 waiting for Big Mick. Still, worth the wait, especially if we can have another round of Alice's song. Meanwhile, I have this picture of a possum covered in elephant dung, which I am prepared to sell off....
yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: MMario
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 09:51 AM

Peter T. -- whyever did you cover that picture of Cleigh with pachyderm poop? Not only does it reek, but you can't even see the picture!

*waving large manila envelope* Did anyone drop this? It's labeled "Kodak Moments" ......Maybe there's some id inside? Do you think we should open it and check?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Peter T.
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 10:23 AM

I'm trying to get into the New York Times as a famous Mudcat artist, challenging contemporary mores, standing up for freedom of speech and the right to smear our icon, and hoping to make big bucks!
yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 10:58 AM

alison, do you mean your 4 year old shares a birthday with the Mudcat!!?? My, here you are running two birthday parties at the same time! You are quite the hostess, my dear.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 11:23 AM

Hey, Spaw, have you seen this door yet?.. dancing grins I thought it may fit right in with your other collection of dancing stuff...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 01:09 PM

Peter does yoou "art" exhibbit include possum droppings and Cletus' peed in boots?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Jack (Who is called Jack)
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 03:45 PM

Had you asked me three years ago whether I thought you could get that sense of comraderie on-line that you get at a live festival with lots of group music sharing, I would have said no, impossible. If today proves anything its how wrong I would have been. Happy Birthday to us.

BTW. Hope you don't mind if I treat this like my party too, just a little. Back on this day in 1960, I pushed my way into the world.

I brought a big crock pot of homemade chicken Gumbo with some real nice andouille sausage, and a pot of steamed rice.

Hey, when do we start comparing our exotic dance techniques?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Peter T.
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 04:27 PM

Happy Birthday, Jack (who is called Jack). A round for you. Yes, kat, my exhibit contains all these, some frozen wading birds, a picture of you erasing Taliban warriors with a spiritual Kalashnikov rifle, and the SAD-O-METER (which Susan A-R keeps threatening to return to me!!) which is not needed today, so it is gathering well earned dust in the corner.
yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: MMario
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 04:29 PM

While you eat your birthday stew
We will loot the town for you,
Happy Birthday. [Hunh!] Happy Birthday. [Hunh!]

Indigestion's what you get
From the enemies you 'et,
Happy Birthday. [Hunh!] Happy Birthday. [Hunh!]

We brought linen, white as cloud,
Now we'll sit and sew your shroud,

Just be glad the friends you've got
Haven't found out you-know-what!

This one lesson you must learn,
_First_ you plunder, _then_ you burn!

Hear the Women Wail and Weep
Kill them all, But Spare the Sheep

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Mían
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 04:49 PM

one two three sheep
line up in a row
giving an exotic dance
for Jack 'n MMario

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: MMario
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 04:55 PM

Mian! where were you during the Nursery rhyme thread?

Have a flamingo!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 05:46 PM

yay for Jack calledjack, another birthday boy to celebrate this day.
Mario, where in the world does your birthday song come from? Is this something you learned in New Guinea while feasting on long pig? (eeewww, I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist adding that.)
yes, and does it have a tune and can alison post it??

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Mían
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 07:13 PM

while nursery rhymes were being made
Mían shy in the corner stayed...

A Birthday pub toast
poteen and pot roast
or rutabaga stew and black brew<3 cheers for our host(s)!

...she begins to hear Tom Lehr songs in her head...we are the folksong army...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Mían
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 07:46 PM

and on the way out the door, as she was going to an "American Wake" to say goodbye to her friend who is moving away to Dingle...
Everyone who joins in here
Grab your share of Black or Beer
(tequila, whiskey, rum or sack)
'n toast the birthdays: Mud'and Jack

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: MMario
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 08:56 PM

alice - the "Volga Birthday dirge" aka "the Barbarian Birthday Dirge" has been around for a long time. I know the SCA (society for Creative Anachronism) claims to have originated it, but I have heard people claim to have heard it in the 50's which predates the SCA. It is sung to the tune of "volga Boatmen"

and you have to do the grunts.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Alice
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 09:17 PM

ok, got it Mario.

I have an old, brittle copy of sheet music of the 'Song of the Volga Boatmen' - that inspired the Cecil B. DeMille motion picture production "The Volga Boatman" with William Boyd and Elinor Fair...

Pull once more, lad,
pull once more!
Yo-o Heave Ho!
Yo-o Heave Ho!

so, here we go with more Mudcat verses

Pull my leg, Art,
Give us another pun,
Hap-py Birth-day, [Hunh!] Hap-py Birth-day. [Hunh!]

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 09:38 PM

Just as long as it was a spiritual Kalishnikov, Peter!*BG** Have you written your press release for the NYX's?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: WyoWoman
Date: 01 Oct 99 - 11:26 PM

MMario, MMario, thanks, thanks, I heard that song years ago and couldn't for the life of me remember where. NOW I recall -- it was an SCA gathering in Los Alamos, New Mexico ten or more years ago.

Jack, Happy day of birth. What can I get you (to drink, to drink)? Unless, of course, you wanted a boost up so you can jump out of the cake, too. Of course, we can't lick icing off of absolutely EVERYbody who pops out of the cake, regardless of how much fun Max had when he jumped...

WW

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Peter T.
Date: 02 Oct 99 - 12:22 PM

PRESS RELEASE (BUT RELEASE WON'T COME!)******
Mudcat Tavern -- October 2 --
Patrons at the infamous Mudcat Tavern have added to their reputation as the Internet version of the Japanese nuclear industry by sponsoring a "Freedom of, Like, Mumble" Exhibition to celebrate their survival after a 3rd Birthday Celebration.
Witnesses to the Celebration said that it was like outtakes from "Volcano" mingled with a dress rehearsal for "Opossum! : The Musical" designed by LEJ Fellini (first cousin to the legendary director). On sale to support open mumbling was a dress once worn by Marilyn Monroe and destroyed by a labor organizer, the empty bankbook of the jerk who dumped Wyowoman, a wiring diagram for the underside of the car of the jerk who dumped Alice, and a velvet painting of a nubile visionary holding a Kalashnikov rifle in a very spiritual manner over the dead bodies of a significant portion of the Taliban "Freedom Fighters". Protests against the portrayal of the Afghanistan leadership were sweetly responded to by the woman portrayed in the painting, a Ms. Katlaughing of Wyoming, in a phrase that sounded like "bottom feeding scum suckers".
Central to the exhibition is a second painting of a Possum dressed up to look like St. Francis of Assisi. Entitled "For The Birds", and thematically related to ecological concerns for planetary survival, the painting portrays the struggle of the animal kingdom to get its point across. Elephant Dung and Bird Poop are spread ingeniously across the painting surface, reminding patrons to look carefully, especially when wearing dress shoes and formal wear at the circus or on shipboard.
The Mayor of Mudcat Village, Completely Unscrupulos, a former Greek shipping magnate, has condemned the exhibition unequivocally. "I condemn this exhibition un -- un -- whatever that guy said in the last sentence!!!". The exhibition is currently sold out through the duration of its run. Tickets are available everywhere:
for further information: www. mudcat. org.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party
From: Peter T.
Date: 02 Oct 99 - 12:41 PM

Let us move away from this rubble, to pastures new. Here we go to Mudcat Tavern #14 (I hope) : jumpsite