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Subject: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: alison Date: 05 Nov 99 - 02:21 AM The other tavern thread was getting long again and I thought Susan A-R started something interesting Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #16 From: Susan A-R Date: 04-Nov-99 - 10:44 PM I'm up for a bit of smoked mullett and avocado and beer. Say MMario, where DID those brownies come from? Not the back yard I hope.
S'paw's at the door again,
Mick's in the kitchen
Your turn. Anyone want to write the verses for the rest of the week? |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Bert Date: 05 Nov 99 - 10:42 AM The home computer users are the only ones that's here, and all the worker lurkers are home, crying in their beer But they'll be back the first thing Monday Don't you ever fear, and it's Saturday in The Mudcat Tavern |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Alice Date: 05 Nov 99 - 02:07 PM I don't have another verse, but since the jokes on Americans thread is too long, I will add here this one that I just found: Two North Dakotans decided to go ice fishing and so got their gear and went out to fish. After almost the whole day with not even a bite, they see some one on a snowmobile going by with a sleigh full of fish. The one turns to the other and says "See, I told you we should have been trolling". |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Áine Date: 05 Nov 99 - 02:16 PM Here's my small contribution to the Tavern Anthem: Áine's stirring up her chili and as the cauldron boils, She casts a spell on HFA For spoiling Max's toils She smells and tastes and cackles (Mick salivates again) and it's Saturday in The Mudcat Tavern
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Áine Date: 05 Nov 99 - 02:19 PM OK -- let me try that again in HTML:
Áine's stirring up her chili |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: MMario Date: 05 Nov 99 - 02:32 PM Big Mick likes eye of newt and toe of frog? I'm goin' to look a LOT closer at his next culinary triumph before tasting.... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Mían Date: 05 Nov 99 - 03:26 PM Tippling the Black Vile Stuff As east coast churchbells chime Or getting hammered in the buff On Wyo' Mountain Time It look like Sunday, sure enuf', But while you read this rhyme It's Twilight Zone in the Mudcat Tavern. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Áine Date: 05 Nov 99 - 03:30 PM OK -- I want to know who's written/writing the tune to this classic? I vote for someone to record this and send it to Max for broadcast on next Wednesday's MCR show. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Alice Date: 05 Nov 99 - 05:55 PM The worker lurkers join the club And catch up on the threads. They're giggling at what's in the tub They're poppin' Neil Young meds. They're looking o'er their shoulder now The boss is what they dread, And it's Monday at the Mudcat Tavern. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: catspaw49 Date: 05 Nov 99 - 08:00 PM Geezis..........poetry? This place is turnin' into a BAD coffeehouse..........And where's the door...the virtual one....somebody board that sucker up again? MARIO???? ....And where's the bar?......Where's the patio and the flamingos?........Man its gettin' real hard to find your way around the joint.........like bein' in that jive-ass hotel.......just bring me a drink over here and I'll......What is this crap on the floor.....GEEZIS..Can someone clean up after the Yak that seems to have passed through.......uh,huh...too busy with the verse huh?........I gotta' go....This place is gettin' weird...HOLY KEYRICED!!! ....There's a monster pile of shells out here gang.......uh, huh.......workin' the rhymes huh?.....................oy..................... Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Big Mick Date: 05 Nov 99 - 08:20 PM The door flies open and the biggest damn Mick in this village comes stridin' across the floor..........Aw'right, yiz bowsies, up with the lot of ya. Let's clean this joint up, cause the Big Mick is cookin'. Been a little rough, but visitin' with 'Spaw has done the world of good.......HEY, GIT THOSE CRITTERS AWAY FROM THE CORNER TABLE.....I am going to serve THE FAIR ONE over there by candlelight............right after we sing a duet together.......huh? Bite me, Lagerphone Boy, we are going to sing and I will take my chances on the stick..LOL...What?..........the menu?...........Well, I think we will start out with Smoked Salmon Parcels tied with Chives. For the first course we will move on to Fresh Asparagus in Herb Flower Crepes.......The crepes? Well you make your own, of course. In fact, making the crepes is what takes all the time on this course. We will be making these with Blue borage flowers because they really look great, but you can also use the flowers from almost any of the herbs. Once done, cook the asparagus spears for about 5 minutes in salted boiling water, just until tender. Run them under cold water to stop the cooking process and drain. Take a crepe and put it on the plate, flower side down. Place 4 spears in it, and fold it over the top, thus revealing the flowers. A little melted butter and decorate with the leftover borage blossoms. Now we move on to a Light Prawn Soup. Hey Susan, do me a favor and run down to the natural food store for me. I need some Dillisk, they will have it dried........What? It is a seaweed that grows along the coast of Ireland, and it puts a great taste in the soup. Now for the next course. How does Smoked-Pheasant Roulade with Rosemary Cream Sauce sound, FAIR ONE? Now be sure and save a little room for the Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis. Yep, the old Mick is feeling a bit better, looks like I will survive. Let's have a friggin' party. Someone start shuckin' the oysters........................ |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Alice Date: 05 Nov 99 - 08:49 PM what a relief.... it's good to see you back in the land of the breathing (although we're not sure about Cleigh). Take it easy, and remember, keep that vaporizer going. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Alice Date: 05 Nov 99 - 08:50 PM what a relief.... it's good to see you back in the land of the breathing, Mick, (although we're not sure about Cleigh). Take it easy, and remember, keep that vaporizer going. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Mbo Date: 05 Nov 99 - 09:36 PM So, this is the famous Mudcat Tavern? This is my first time in this joint. Good to see you back in action, Mick! I do have a bit of a feeling that I have no idea what you all are talking about...I guess I just haven't deciphered the "Mudflap" yet. After a week of drawing skulls and making smiling clay heads (make that "Cleigh the Phrenological head") it's good to be here on Friday night. While Mick making the grub, anyone interested in singing a song? How about my latest song "It Takes 45 Muscles In Your Face To Smile (But Only 5 To Reach Out And Smack Someone On The Back Of The Head)" --Mbo (feeling a bit mad after me usual 90 mile Friday drive) |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Susan A-R Date: 05 Nov 99 - 09:39 PM They tried to sell me nori, but I rummaged a bit and found dulce. Hope that's closer. No Dillisk. I also have three fine crepe pans here. Lemme at em. S'paw, Don't you know the difference between poetry and doggerrel?? Get back here or we'll put you in another verse. Now S'paw comes in a bitchin at the door, the pets, the food (Yeaah, the yacks and the flamingos have been getting rather rude) But the man who blows a possum has no right to be a prude And it's Tuesday in the Mudcat Tavern. By the way, the doggerel sort of works to Solidarity Forever/Battle Hymn, whatever, if you tinker a bit with the last line of the melody.
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: katlaughing Date: 05 Nov 99 - 11:41 PM Mbo, hang around; you'll soon know what we're all about. For a not-so-quick review and a song or two, you can catch up on the Tavern threads 1-16! I've got to go see if that's Spaw mumbling out back in teh faerie garden, again, scratching at the litter! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: MMario Date: 06 Nov 99 - 09:33 AM Mbo - if you actually HAVE set that to music I would really, really, like to hear it! threads 1-16 will help figure out this madness, but only help. a little insanity and mudcat addiction will also help. North porch is northern hemisphere, it's a bit nnippy out there right now, but there is still some foliage to view. south porch is southern hemisphere. I'm not sure what the view is out there....but it's warmer... the door with the warning sign is the "virtual door" which will lead you wherever yu set it for. Unless, of course, you are 'soaw, in which case the results are pretty much random |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Áine Date: 06 Nov 99 - 10:57 AM Come on guys, somebody step up to the plate and give us the last verse for 'Wednesday at the Mudcat Tavern'! -- Áine |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: MMario Date: 06 Nov 99 - 12:00 PM but it's SATURDAY. Or have I been time warped again? |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Alice Date: 06 Nov 99 - 12:04 PM Let's do the time warp again, Let's do the time warp again,... Oh, no, that's Rocky Horror Picture Show.
We're just doing the verses to consecutively illustrate days of the week, Mario, not on what day they are written. Gee, you ARE easily confused. alice |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: MMario Date: 06 Nov 99 - 12:09 PM *blush* It's my speciality. I do it rather well. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Alice Date: 06 Nov 99 - 12:53 PM There's oysters in abundance And there's even spuds and crepes. I made myself a tango dress From old green velvet drapes. I've got a rose between my teeth, And Mario's peeling grapes, Oh, it's Wednesday at the Mudcat Tavern!
(Battle Hymn of the Republic tune works nicely.) alice |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Áine Date: 06 Nov 99 - 01:27 PM Yea Alice!!! Well, now that words are worked out -- I've taken the liberty of writing a little dittie to go along with them. Hope to have it recorded this weekend and will send it along to Max to play on the 'Cat Radio Wednesday. Hope that's OK with the rest of you! If you want to choose another representive of the MCT, that's fine and dandy with me. -- Áine |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: alison Date: 06 Nov 99 - 11:10 PM Go for it Aine..... Mick, it all sounds lovely... but if dullisk is the same as the Dulce my gran used to buy at Portaferry... I'm glad they didn't have any at the store..... hahaha I like the sound of this Antpodean Super-Hero..... does Lagerphone Boy have any special costume??? I ahve visions of....Hat with corks, cape, blue singlet(vest) with LB on it... flying round the ceiling brandishing a stick with bottle tops.......... hahaha slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Metchosin Date: 07 Nov 99 - 02:28 PM Metchosin enters the Tavern, tired after floundering about for the last couple of weeks, drags its great ponderous bulk to a corner and beaches itself upon two chairs, immediately starting a conversation with itself.
"Oh dear! …. Why did it come up like that?….all run together and stuff?" Metchosin asks looking dazed and confused
"Because you forgot the little "br" thingies again, you blithering idiot!" Metchosin admonishes itself.
"Oh……….Gee, how come I posted that answer to that question and it didn't show up until about thirty other people had answered and my answer didn't make sense anymore?" asks Metchosin, still looking dazed and confused."
"You fool! What do you expect when you leave the screen up, wander out of the room for half an hour and don't punch Send 'till you return!" says Metchosin, getting exasperated with itself.
"Ahhh I see….But its still not coming up like I sent it," Metchosin whines.
"For the umpteenth time Metchosin! Don't try and get cute and type the "br" thingies twice at the end of a line, once is enough already!"
"Oh, O.K… But those guys were sooo rude to me when I added my two cents worth to that thread," Metchosin blubbers.
"For gawds sakes Metchosin! Slow down and read what's being said, they weren't saying that your rant was too long and unreal, they were talking about something else entirely and to each other, not you," Metchosin admonishes itself again.
"I know how to spell those words, really I do. Did I really spell it like that? Oh I didn't spell it like that, surely! I thought I checked the spelling before I hit the button! oh jeeeez, I must look like an illiterate boob!" Metchosin cringes.
"Look you self centered twerp, nobody cares about your bleeding spelling. It's not a test! There is no Miss Worthington to tell you 'your not very good with your hands, are you my dear'. Stop this whingeing and get on with what you have to say! Substance over form my dear."
"But I'd like to join in on a chat too," pouts Metchosin.
"Just be patient Metchosin, you're still typing at minus twenty while looking at the keyboard and not the screen. You'll understand all the ins and outs of this site…Eventually….I hope," Metchosin trails off, "There, there, have a good belt of single malt instead" says Metchosin, trying to comfort itself.
"A Highland Park, please, please!" Metchosin implores.
"Are you buying?" Metchosin replies to itself indignantly.
"No, I thought you were." Metchosin looks stunned.
"In that case, we'd better make it a Blue." Metchosin, seated on its three ample buttocks, sighs with resignation and stares off into space.
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: MMario Date: 07 Nov 99 - 04:19 PM And I thought *I* was confused? metchosin, have a round(s) on me. MMario |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: annamill Date: 07 Nov 99 - 05:29 PM Well hello everyone!! I'm so sorry I've neglected this wonderful place recently. I've been crazy busy. Hello Darling Mick! I'm so glad you're feeling better. I was very concerned about you. Now don't over do and get sick again, please. Why don't you let someone wait on you for a time? What can I get you while I get myself a T&T? Well, I've signed the 5 year lease for the video store, in spite of Blockbusters big coup. They can't get us, ha ha! We live on a very small peninsula where there is just no room for them. In fact, there is no video store for miles around. I think we'll do great. We'll see. BTW, I haven't discussed this with Sandy and Caroline yet, but I'm hoping to have a nice size folk section in our music CD selection. I start the new position (job ;-) tomorrow and I'm a bit nervous, but I think I'll do well. I can't stay long. I have to get ready for tomorrow. I don't know if I'll be able to write from work. We'll see. I hope so. Finish up this T&T and then I must go. I love you all. Mick, be good and take care please? See you all soon.
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Metchosin Date: 07 Nov 99 - 06:07 PM Thanks MMario, Would your really stand me a good single malt? ...... or two......... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Caitrin Date: 07 Nov 99 - 08:32 PM Hello again, folks. I've gotten addicted to this place already, and I only started visiting a couple of weeks ago. Of course, just reading about Mick's food is reason enough for addiction. Good luck on the job, annap. :) By the way, I hope I'm not being presumptuous by just jumping into conversation here. If I am, do let me know. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: WyoWoman Date: 07 Nov 99 - 08:39 PM Metchosin-- "Roses are red, Don't ask me why. I'm schizophrenic and so am I..." Welcome to the Tavern. Here, stop blubbering and let me buy one of your selves a drink. You'll have to share. WyoWoman |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Metchosin Date: 07 Nov 99 - 08:43 PM Thanks WyoWoman, Just make it a double instead. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Metchosin Date: 07 Nov 99 - 08:54 PM I don't know if you're being presumtuous or not Caitrin, I just jumped into all this about the same time you did, but I by looking at past threads I don'tthink it's a problem. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: WyoWoman Date: 07 Nov 99 - 11:33 PM Not at all a problem. Particularly in the Tavern where everything's so lovely and wacky hardly anybody notices a new wacko. Who's tending bar tonight? Could I get a B&B? I've taken a bit of a chill. I heard a rumor that Dr. Laura and Martha Stewart had been signed as special guests for the Jello wrestling this week. With the Rev. Al Sharpton officiating. Can anyone confirm or deny this rumor? WyoWoman |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Lonesome EJ Date: 07 Nov 99 - 11:38 PM Martha Stewart Jello-wrestling? Sounds like a good thing! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Alan of Australia Date: 07 Nov 99 - 11:44 PM G'day, Gee, I had no idea that blue singlets & hats with corks would appeal to The Bonny Irish Lass. But yer fergot the stubbies & boots. I'm off to the highest quality men swear... oops men's wear shop I can find to get fitted out. Should make quite an impression when I appear in the doorway. Eat your heart out Mick.
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: DougR Date: 08 Nov 99 - 07:49 PM Don't anybody around here drink anymore? Poetry is wonderful to drink to. As a matter of fact, I'll drink to it myself. Guess I'll have to help myself though 'cause there doesn't appear to be anybody tending bar in the place. Anybody else while I'm back here? DougR |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: WyoWoman Date: 08 Nov 99 - 11:40 PM Yes, please, Doug. I'll take a B&B and a hug. I'm feeling a bit blue tonight. My sweet old puppy dawg is having surgery this week for a cancerous tumor and the doc says it doesn't look so good for her. She's such a pal to me (13 years) and I just can't stand the thought of her suffering, or of her not being here beside me (where she is at this moment and all moments when I'm in my house). So ... I'll take some loving vibes and a good, stiff drink, see voo play. ww |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: katlaughing Date: 09 Nov 99 - 01:00 AM Oh, WW, never an easy thing, that. My old one passed on this year, right after mom. I am sitting here trying to post whilst holding a cat like a baby. Hey he put hmself there! Guess I should pay attention, but I wanted to stop in for a sec before toddling off to bed. Hi, Doug, how about an amaretto sour, please? Hey, gang, how about a round of aum's for WW's puppy dawg? Thats right, just close yer eyes, no horsing around, I know you guys know how to do this! Now, deep breath, let it out, and hum Aaaaaaahhhh Ooooooooommmmm. Again, while you have your eyes closed, see WW and her puppy surrounded by that healing Light of Mudcat Love and send them your good wishes. Keep it up, gang, that sounds lovely. Now, one last time, then let it go. Let us know, WW, okay? G'nite all. BTW, did Den ever come back for his critter? Last I knew I was 'sposed to be tending, butI lost track! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Alice Date: 09 Nov 99 - 09:23 AM My money's on Dr. Laura... no matter who the challenger is. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: WyoWoman Date: 09 Nov 99 - 09:38 AM I know. That's one tough woman. Martha might just want to decorate her. But when she pulls out the hot glue gun, I think Dr. Laura will put a stop to it right quick. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Roger the skiffler Date: 09 Nov 99 - 10:33 AM I think a quick chorus of "Old Shep" is called for, pass the brandy, kazoo & washboard, and if you have tears to shed, prepare to shed them now. (No connection with two-sheds Jackson BTW). RtS |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Jeri Date: 09 Nov 99 - 03:02 PM Folks - I am unemployed again...YES!!!!! More time for Mudcat, unpacking boxes, and looking for a job - which is terribly hard if you have one. Mick tells me to let you know that if he's not around here much in the next month, it's because he's working his fingers to the bone on a new - whaddya call them, project? But that sounds boring. He's really devoting all his time to digging a hole to Oz. Got the basement cleared of basement-type stuff, and full of picks and shovels. Got a map to Alison's place through the center of the earth. I think he's planning on taking the computer, but he's gonna run out of extension cord and phone line at some point... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: MMario Date: 09 Nov 99 - 03:15 PM too bad he can't just run a line thorugh the north porch to the south porch. MUCH shorter, but most 'puters don't like virtual connections. Which is strange, because very few people can manage virtual connections without 'puters. I'm confusing myself again. Which way was the bar? |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Bert Date: 09 Nov 99 - 03:44 PM Metchosin wants a "double single malt"? Pour me one too or should that be "one two"? |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Peter T. Date: 09 Nov 99 - 03:55 PM Good luck with your dog, WW, however it goes. It is always hell, you feel guilty whatever happens, even when you try and do what is best for your pet -- some part of you keeps whispering: am I keeping things going for my sake, am I ending things for my sake....If your dog doesn't make it, try planting a tree somewhere nearby in memory. It worked for a friend of mine, who lost a cat that had been her pal for 17 years. She said to me a few days after the little ceremony that it was the only thing that partly filled up the cat-shaped hole in her life, because it was something positive and physical. She was only sorry that she hadn't done it immediately, but waited 4 months. Have a drink, too. yours, Peter T. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: DougR Date: 09 Nov 99 - 07:20 PM WyoWoman: Sorry to hear about your dog pal. All may not be lost though. Sam, one of my two cats, had a tumor removed that was cancerous. The Vet called with the bad news after surgery, but it turned out that all the bad old cancer cells were contained in the inner part of the tumor and it appeared they had not yet spread. That was three years ago, and Sam, who is now 17 years old is purring right along. I hope you get good news too, but 'till then, here is that drink you ordered. Sorry to be late. You ordered it yesterday but service around here is a bit slow anyway. DougR |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Caitrin Date: 09 Nov 99 - 07:22 PM While we're pouring drinks, I'd like a mountain dew. Under age, ya know. I recently lost my cat of ten years, Lotus, to feline leukemia. We had to have her put down, and we did much the same thing as the tree, only it's a rosebush. It really does help. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Metchosin Date: 09 Nov 99 - 07:35 PM Hi Bert, I'm only drinking beer by the glass right now. My "better half"'s not with me at present. He has only got me to type one posting for him (he's more computer phobic and inept than I am) re a rant about Rosewood, but I felt I owed it to him, seeing he has only seen the back of my head for 2 weeks. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: TheMuse Date: 09 Nov 99 - 10:20 PM WW - I'm sorry to hear about you pooch pal. I hope everything turns out ok. Pets are the best "people" aren't they?? I have two cats that are my "kids" and have been spoiled for 13 years. Last spring one of them had to have radiation treatment for a thyroid tumor. SHe is fine now and has taken over as head of the household again but I was one worried Mom for a couple tough weeks while she was in isolation. Give your puppy a hug for me. The Muse |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: WyoWoman Date: 10 Nov 99 - 12:26 AM Thanks, all. I'm much afraid it's spread, but she seems to be feeling pretty spry so far, so ... I'm just keeping my fingerzntoez crossed. And indulging her every wish! She hasn't had so many little tidbits from the table in her entire life. She's probably going to get suspicious pretty soon..."Hey, woman. Wha'zup with all these little pieces of meat? And why are you giving me ALL the pizza crust? You're acting like I'm sick or something..." Anyway, thanks for your good thoughts. I would very much like a glass of Mr. Jameson's finest, please Sir DougR. The B&B was nice, but that *was* yesterday... ww
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: MMario Date: 10 Nov 99 - 11:11 AM **euphemism,*euphemism!****EUPHEMISM! I feel much better now, thank you! Anything around here with BOTH alcohol and caffiene? Vodka and Dew? a couple quarts of Kahlua? However, I AM happy to report that I think I have another tape to send to Max for the MC radio....including one version of the song I submitted for "closing". |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Áine Date: 10 Nov 99 - 12:10 PM WyoWoman - My thoughts are with you and your sick one. Just be careful and don't upset her tummy with all that pizza dough *BG* MMario -- That's great news about your tape! Can't wait to hear it! Slainte to everyone here at the MCT -- be sure and have a glass of your favorite brew with you tonight, as well as your kazoo and whistle -- if all went well with the ethernet spirits, Max should be in possession of the 'scratch demo' version of the Mudcat Tavern Anthem for broadcast this evening. The dance mix will be coming soon (hee hee). And yes, I used everyone's lyrics, with special emphasis accorded to Alice's verse about the tango dress . . . Hope you all like it, Áine |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: MMario Date: 10 Nov 99 - 12:37 PM Aine - this tape actualy has other voices on it! and instumentation! *gasp* it's the result of a fund raising project for a camp I am/was/may be involved with, and all the songs are ones that staff and campers actually sang at camp. there are a dozen songs on the tape, if I remember correctly, and I think 6 or 7 of them are original by one staff member or another. At least one is an english translation of a Native American chant and yet another is Native American, but I don't know what tribe.... between 14 and 18 people involved in the taping of EACH number....and for most of us it was the first time ever in a recording studio, period, let alone recording. Did a twelve hour day the first day, a fourteen hour day the second and did the whole tape that weekend. AND halfway through the taping, we met the new camp director, her first introduction to most of the staff....it's a wonder we didn't scare her off! The song I wrote that's on it, they came up with background chords and an arrangement 15 minutes before we recorded. The cut that's on the tape is only the second time I ever sang it with the instrumentation OR additional singers... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: MMario Date: 10 Nov 99 - 01:56 PM awwwwww,CRAP! I just found out that Gordon Bok was in concert an hour away from me, for only $6.00, LAST weekend. DAMN! DAMN! DAMN! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: DougR Date: 10 Nov 99 - 03:45 PM Ok WyoWoman, a double Jameson's coming right up! Sounds like you could use a double. DougR |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Áine Date: 10 Nov 99 - 04:19 PM MMario -- your 'camp' tape sounds wonderful!! Since it was done for a fund raising project, is there any chance that I could buy a copy of it to help support the camp? -- Áine |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: MMario Date: 10 Nov 99 - 04:26 PM sure is! $12 payable to "Creation Week Camp" sent to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 179 Main Street, Penn Yan, NY with a cover letter giving address to mail it to will do it. (That would be $10 for the tape plus shipping and handling)
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Áine Date: 10 Nov 99 - 04:31 PM Thanks MMario! The check would be in the mail right now, but the postman just came by a few minutes ago. Never fear, the funds will be in the mail tomorrow! Great good luck with the project for the camp!! -- Áine |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Bert Date: 10 Nov 99 - 07:04 PM Refresh |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: alison Date: 10 Nov 99 - 08:42 PM poor Max and Bert had a hard time tonight...... give them whatever they want DougR.... my shout |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Bert Date: 10 Nov 99 - 08:46 PM Aaaah! that wen't down a treat. Thanks Alison, we luv ya gal. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: DougR Date: 10 Nov 99 - 11:22 PM How about another Bert? And Max, you haven't ordered yet. Happy to fix you both up. DougR |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: WyoWoman Date: 11 Nov 99 - 12:29 AM You're fixing people up???!!!??? Cool. Pansy Rue Twidgett would very much like to be fixed up with oh, say, Harvey Keitel, or a lookalike. And thanks for the double. Since this is virtual, I'll have a second go-round. Someone just fold down a cot... ww |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: sophocleese Date: 11 Nov 99 - 01:24 AM A late night video watcher three miles away hears the magic words "Harvey Keitel" and comes tearing into whatever the hell place this is. "Is he here? Where is He? WHAT! He isn't!" Slumps dejectedly into corner and stares at the wall.
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: katlaughing Date: 11 Nov 99 - 01:36 AM Me, too! *sigh* WW, would you want him with the face paint or without? I told Max to have a hot toddy, he said it'd be more like beer and gin, ugh! Oh, well, let's get one ready for him, just in case he crawls in from under the covers. Tough couple of weeks, really, by the sounds of it. I am off ta bed, see ya'll tomorrow. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: sophocleese Date: 11 Nov 99 - 10:47 AM Personally I wouldn't care if he had his Maori makeup or not, he could be painted green if that's what made him happy. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: WyoWoman Date: 11 Nov 99 - 02:23 PM I agree. I'd take him any old way that tickled his fancy. Something about that man.... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Mían Date: 11 Nov 99 - 03:24 PM I sort of fancied they were blue (woad) spiral tattoos, actually. Fierce Scotti warrior... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: DougR Date: 11 Nov 99 - 06:20 PM HARVEY KEITEL! Ladies, are you SURE? Gee guys, maybe us ugly guys have a shot at it after all. All we have to do is learn to act! DougR |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: katlaughing Date: 11 Nov 99 - 06:47 PM Yea, Mian, but in reality they were just makeup. Now, if he really had them, well, that would, (be still my beating heart) be even better! DougeR! You oughta know us better by now. We are NOT crass and shallow teeny boppers interested only in looks! OH, no, darlin', we like to hear a man's voice, listen while he plays his instrument, see how many classics he can recite backwards and forwards while discussing the depths of early bawdy tunes, all the while cooking up a scrumptions dinner of oysters, followed by chocolate. Show us your brains, dexterity, willingness to be a little domestic and we can look beyond the tight buns, pecs, and all that face paint to the REAl man! Have a drink on me, DougeR, you're looking pretty good this evenin'! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Dave Swan Date: 11 Nov 99 - 09:16 PM Harvey KEITEL ?!? whose idea of an acting style is full nudal affrontery ? |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: sophocleese Date: 11 Nov 99 - 09:21 PM Nonsense he's been in a lot of films without showing much but his sweet smile, soft voice plus his acting ability. You may have been watching the wrong movies DS. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Roger the skiffler Date: 12 Nov 99 - 08:48 AM Phew, hardly time to lurk, let alone post, just dropped in for a quick one, in the middle of helping to evaluate three potential replacement computer systems, staff appraisal etc. Hardly time to keep up with Harry Fox, let alone Blake Morrison (must be a book in there,guys). here's mud in yer eye & give the heron whatever he wants (as long as it's not one of my goldfish) RtS |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Big Mick Date: 12 Nov 99 - 09:30 AM The door flies open and the biggest Mick in the village comes striding across the floor...........Hi folks, just thought I would stop in for a quick one. I know what you mean, Rog. Time seems to be a precious commodity these days. HEY, WHO THE HELL IS THIS KEITEL FELLA WHO IS BEATING MY TIME THESE DAYS????.........Damn, Rog, leave to make a living for a bit and nobody knows your name.......I will fix his arse, ... CLEAR THE KITCHEN, AND TAP A FRESH KEG OF THE VILE BLACK STUFF.....THE BIG MICK IS COOKING.......Yes FAIR ONE, you should take your customary seat in the corner, as always, I will serve you in a more intimate setting........What, Lagerphone Boy?........Yes, Yes, I know it's not fair. When are you going to realize that running around in red longjohns, with blue briefs worn on the outside will not assist you in your attempts to wrest the heart of THE FAIR ONE from me. It really is a hopeless cause anyway.........Now my friends, how about we start with Avocado Mousse wrapped in Smoked Salmon with Tomato Coulis (a sauce for those who don't know). Then I will serve some of my wonderful Leek and Potato Soup, followed by Grilled Salmon with Sorrel Sauce. For dessert, we go with Pineapple and Nectarine Timbales with Banana-Rum Ice Cream, which we will make fresh, of course...... Yes, Lagerphone Boy, you may lick the spoon........LOL......now let's get on with this, cause I have to get back to work....................... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: MMario Date: 12 Nov 99 - 02:24 PM Hey! If I volunteer to crank the ice cream maker, can I lick the paddles? |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Bert Date: 12 Nov 99 - 03:59 PM Speaking of rum give me a very large Pusser's. Enough to last all evening. And Big Mick, you being a union man are getting very high class with those recipes. How's about toning it down a little for us working class folks. Avocado Mousse wrapped in Smoked Salmon with Tomato Coulis INDEED!!!. Gimme a bloater and a slice of home made bread with 'best butter'. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Caitrin Date: 12 Nov 99 - 09:44 PM *sigh* Grilled Salmon. Banana Rum ice cream. My mouth doth water. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Big Mick Date: 13 Nov 99 - 12:03 AM Damn Bert, I work me arse off so's I can eat like this. But since you insist, we will do something like this. We will start with a little Dublin Coddle. The ingredients for Coddle are 1 lb. of onions, 3 lbs. of praties (spuds, taters) 1 lb. of bangers (sausages for the heathens among ye), 2lbs. of thick bacon, some parsley and 1/2 pint of stock, if you have it. Otherwise you can use water. Cut the bacon into 2 inch squares and boil with the sausages for about five minutes. Put them in a dish. Cover them with thickly cut praties (I told you, dammit, these are spuds), the onions, and the stock or water. Cook this in a moderate oven, or you can simmer it on the stovetop. Either way, let it cook and hour. Next we will have some Nettle broth. I loved it when my Grandma would have me gather fresh nettles for this. Use just the tips. Nettles are nettles, folks. It don't matter if ye live in the wilds of Donegal or the woods of Michigan. The ingredients are scallions, 2 lb boiling beef, 2 pts. of Nettle tops, a cup of barley, salt and pepper. Cut up the meat into bite size chunks. Putit and the barley in a pot and cover it with about a half gallon of water. Simmer this a couple of hours and add the chopped nettles and scallions. Cook for about another hour. Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Now that you are warmed up, let's go with trotters and beans. Another name for this is a Crubín supper. That's pickled pigs feet for you, 'Spaw. You need to allow 2 pigs feet per person. We will use dried white beans, egg and breadcrumbs, and butter in addition to the trotters. Soak the beans overnight. Next day, cook the trotters by putting them in a pan and covering them with water. Bring this slowly to a boil and simmer for about 3 hours. You could eat them right now, but we are going to take them out of the pot, and split them. Then we are going to let them cool. Next we are going to coat them in egg and breadcrumbs, dot them with butter and grill them. We are cooking the beans at the same time. Someone cut up the Soda Bread, and MMario, would you get the proper of the vile black stuff please.........................Huh? Soda bread??....Any eejit can make that. Take 1 lb. of plain flour, 3/4 cup of buttermilk, a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda, and a teaspoon of salt. Mix all the dry ingredients together making sure that there are so lumps. Then add the buttermilk and mix well with a wooden spoon. Place the mixture on a floured board and knead it a bit. Place the mixture on a baking sheet and form it. Then make a cross on the top. Bake it in a hot oven for about 45 minutes or so. You will know it is right when the bottom sounds hollow when you tap it with your knuckle. For dessert we will have Potato Apple. Grab some good sweet apples, 4 oz. of flour, 1 lb. of the spuds, a 1/2 teaspoon of salt and some good fresh butter. Bert, would you boil the spuds, please, and when they are done mash them well. No lumps, now boyo. Well done. Now we will mix in the flour and knead it to make a pliable dough. Careful on this step. If you overknead the dough it will toughen up. Now take the rolling pin ...............Sweet Jazus, don't let THE FAIR ONE get her hands on that rolling pin. She will put more lumps on my noggin than I need...OK, danger is over. Take the rolling pin and roll the dough out in a circle. Now we slice the apples into thick slices and place them on half the rolled out dough. We fold the other half over the top and pinch it all closed. Leej, would you mind handing me that griddle..........Damn, keep that griddle away from THE FAIR ONE, ya bowsie.............you folks are going to get me killed yet!!!......Ok, I have the griddle. We will now cook this on both sides until the apples are cooked. While it is still hot, we will peel back the top and put lumps of butter and spoon sugar into the center. Now cover it, wait until the butter and sugar have combined. Serve it warm, and wouldn't a bit of that home made ice cream go good with it. How's that, Bert??? All the best, Mick |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: TheMuse Date: 13 Nov 99 - 12:20 AM Gee, Mick, don't know about what Bert thinks, but it sure sounds great to me. I just had a "Fat Friday" where I ate everything in sight until I swore I wouldn't eat another thing. . . . but it's Saturday now, so serve it up!! One of each please, or maybe two of the apple/ice cream stuff. . . . (But what happened to the raisins in the soda bread?) TheMuse |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: katlaughing Date: 13 Nov 99 - 12:44 AM Mick, darlin', wot dija do with the lb of praties you had Bert boil for the apple turnovers? |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Jeri Date: 13 Nov 99 - 01:10 AM Bert, I'll have your helping of Avocado Mousse wrapped in smoked salmon, if you don't mind. Dearest Mick, I want the recipe for that. NOW, man - start typing!!! (Please?) |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Caitrin Date: 13 Nov 99 - 11:10 AM Mick, I must ask...how did you learn to cook like this? |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: MMario Date: 13 Nov 99 - 11:21 AM kat - he used them with the other ingredients (except the apples) to make the dough. (geesh, women are helpless in the kitchen , aren't they?) *gd&rfc* |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Big Mick Date: 13 Nov 99 - 11:26 AM Jeri, I will post the recipe in a day or two. Kat, the spuds that Bert boiled and mashed then had the flour mixed in to them to make the crust for the pastry. Caitrin, it is just an interest of mine based on the cooking my Gran did. We used to sleep on the floor of the kitchen when she was baking. I didn't want to let these get away. I love to cook, make music, drink the vile black stuff, pursue THE FAIR ONE across the cyber hills and dales, and on the rare occasion, do battle with the evil forces..............hahahahahaha...........Back to work....... Mick |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: MMario Date: 13 Nov 99 - 11:30 AM jeri - are you gleaning the tavern for recipes as well as the main thread? |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Jeri Date: 13 Nov 99 - 12:17 PM MM, I'm going to have to now! Now, do I need to edit out references to THE FAIR ONE and rolling pins? |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: WyoWoman Date: 13 Nov 99 - 01:07 PM Ah, Muse -- my friends and I have "Fat Fridays," too. Days when all concerns are off about carbs, calories and things that go "burp" in the night. (This is usually when we visit one of three good Mexican restaurants in town.) In one of my previous jobs I worked Sunday through Thursday and on Fridays we started having "Champagne Fridays," which grew and grew until eventually there were 12 rowdy women gathering at the restaurants in town that served decent champagne. In the summer, we moved out on their patios and had bellinis (I think that's the spelling -- it's peach nectar and champagne all whirled together in a smoothie, a perfect drink for summer). In fact... it's summer SOMEwhere, isn't it? I think I'll take me a bellini right this very moment. Doug, are you the barkeep? WW |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern #17 From: Caitrin Date: 13 Nov 99 - 01:31 PM Mick, sounds like a worthy set of pursuits. Your Gran must have been a true gourmet. She sounds a bit like my Mum, who cooks everything from basic biscuits to chocolate caramel cheesecake to Indonesian fried rice. I strive regularly to achieve her skill level, but I'm not quite there yet. |
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