Mudcat Tavern -episode 13 The Party

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?