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Subject: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: katlaughing Date: 17 Feb 00 - 04:52 PM Max, has given us an amount he needs to get more hardware to keep the SuperSearch going and to keep us from reaching the 503 server disconnect message. I don't knwo about you all, but I have gotten that message several times, today, even when I have been in between threads and I don't like it!**BG** Max, says it is because the site is getting so busy. Anyway, short term, the need is for $2,000. Long term, $100 per month for several years would be very helpful. So...I am issuing a challenge to everyone who cares and is able to do this. Each month, whenever is convenient to your finances, come to the site and make a credit card donation of $10 or, send your check in. If even just ten of us did that once per month, every month, there would be the $100. I know we've talked about this in the past, then we got the auction, but I am hoping now there are enough of us on here that we can get this one off the ground finally. So, what do you say Mudcatters? Is it worth ten bucks or more to you per month and, if you can afford it, will you take the pledge? Sincerely, katlaughing |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Lonesome EJ Date: 17 Feb 00 - 04:55 PM I can't believe it, Katlaughing. Great minds thinking in patterns again?! Let's delete one of these posts and get on with it! :) |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Lonesome EJ Date: 17 Feb 00 - 05:00 PM OK kat...I pledge $25 to this. Sorcha has sent $30. That leaves $1945 to go... |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: katlaughing Date: 17 Feb 00 - 05:02 PM Ah, LeeJ, we are great, aren't we?!**BG** Well, I just donated my first twice per month $10. For those who are new and may not know, you can click on the fish jumping out of the banjo, scroll down to Max's message and he has a link in there for donations with a secure server and all. It was quick, easy, and painless, plus there is a great big thank you at the end. LeeJ, I thought about doing one like you said, with competition, but didn't want to embarrass or scare off anyone who may be on a limited income, but Hey! if people post to both we'll get twice as much donated, right?**BG** Thanks ya'll, kat |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Sorcha Date: 17 Feb 00 - 05:24 PM I will also, hopefully in the next week, have a GREAT item for the auction, but what it is is secret til I finish it (just so I don't put my foot in my mouth too badly!) |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Bert Date: 17 Feb 00 - 05:40 PM And dig through your garage or attic and find some junk to auction. Doesn't HAVE to be music related, it has to be worth shipping though. Or buy from one of the suppliers under "Support Mudcat" Or buy a T shirt. Or save yer pennies to buy the Mudcat CD when it comes out in the next week or so. Thanks everyone, Bert. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Night Owl Date: 17 Feb 00 - 06:48 PM or bid on a date with Max. Presuming I heard this correctly.....we have a choice of a date with Max....OR dressing him in attire...appropriate to his NEW image...for the radio show. (he did NOT agree to piercing eyebrows etc. but anything else goes.)RIGHT?? Thought I also heard Bert say he would be next, after we're done with Max. ;o) |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Mbo Date: 17 Feb 00 - 07:47 PM I guess my date auction didn't go over too well. That's what you get from living in backwoods Eastern North Carolina! But hey, if you ever want to go on a nice date to Andy's Cheesesteak House.... --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Date: 17 Feb 00 - 08:06 PM I support the Mudcat will send along a bit o'plastic |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Dani Date: 17 Feb 00 - 09:02 PM DID I hear correctly? I haven't been able to keep up with Mudcat Radio, but if this is so, let the auction begin, Max. I know someone who would be tickled to have a date with you. (Not me - besides being married, PA's too far for dinner.) I'll be happy to bid if you have indeed sunk so low as to offer your 'company' for the 'company'. Part of me hopes it hasn't come to that, though.... Dani PS Hey! Didn't I see a kissing booth around here somewhere?! Why can't we install one at any gathering of 'cats as a fundraiser? |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Mbo Date: 17 Feb 00 - 09:40 PM Yeah Dani, the Kissing Booth was my deal--wanna come over? We're in the same state--I'm up in Greenville! Kiss Mbo, support Mudcat, see the famous Amazing Mudcat Guitar, and shake hands with Petey the Pirate! What more could one ask for? And if the kissing doesn't go too well, I could always sing.... --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Night Owl Date: 17 Feb 00 - 10:06 PM Dani...the auction for Max began during the radio show Wed. (click on "auction" at the top of the page and then click on "a date with Max".) |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: MMario Date: 17 Feb 00 - 10:11 PM bert! a |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Sorcha Date: 17 Feb 00 - 10:18 PM Mbo, you selling your kisses for dollars now, not tunes? What is Max's cut? |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Mbo Date: 17 Feb 00 - 10:20 PM It's for charity--Max gets it all! --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: GUEST,_gargoyle Date: 17 Feb 00 - 10:26 PM Dearest, Kindest, Therapeutically Purr, Laugh Kat
You have been listening to too much Minnisotta Public Radio.
Please Do not follow their prescendent with an advertising admonition every-other post!!! |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Troll Date: 17 Feb 00 - 10:29 PM Meebo. How much do I have to send if I DON'T kiss you? Seriously tho, as soon as those boobs in Washington get off their duffs and get my retirement checks started( it's only been five months) I'll be more than happy to contribute. troll |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Mbo Date: 17 Feb 00 - 10:35 PM Then you'd have to pay DOUBLE, Troll. But you'd still get to shake Petey's hand--unless you profess to be an NC State fan, then he'll more'n likely chase you around with his cutlass! --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: GutBucketeer Date: 17 Feb 00 - 10:40 PM Here is an idea... Would anyone be willing to teach banjo, guitar, autoharp, or voice lessons over the internet using Hearme or some equivalent (PowWow, Firetalk, Excite Voice, even Net Meeting). Some of these programs even support on-line camera's for video links. We could even auction off lessons to help support the Mudcat. I got to thinking that I know that I'm somewhat musically challenged (tone deaf and got no rhythm, can't spell either). I would love to get pointers, suggestions, etc. on how to improve my playing and singing. I can take constructive critcism (I think), otherwise How Will I get Better? That got me to thinking about the possibilities of using Hear me for other types of things.... Like Lessons. Imagine, getting an hour lesson from some of the greats that we do have haunting Mudcat like Rick Fielding, Art Thieme, Kendal, and many many others. Not quite as good as sitting around in the living room with them, but much cheaper than a plane ticket! What do you think? JAB |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: harpgirl Date: 17 Feb 00 - 10:41 PM ...well gals...harpgirl has entered the bidding war... |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Sorcha Date: 17 Feb 00 - 10:57 PM 1) As a married woman I am staying out of the biiddig war. 2) REF: The bidding war--I would if I could, but I cain't 3)REF: The Lessons--I would if I could but I cain't, no mike, no sound card, no nuttin. I'm tryin' to get it fixed. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Sorcha Date: 17 Feb 00 - 11:05 PM TO "GUUEST" Garg--spell it right, child. There are a few real grown ups here. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 18 Feb 00 - 12:57 AM Your VERY OWN PERSONAL FOLK SONG!!! I will undertake to write a GENUINE FOLK SONG concerning any situation and any point of view desired, for the PALTRY SUM of $50.00 to be paid to Mudcat Org. I will deliver same in any meter desired (for which there is precedent in English-speaking folk music) in .aiff, hard copy or other format as desired. I will engage the burning creative geniuses of the Forum to assist including the Incredible EJ and Far Shambles, as available. This, ladies, gentlemen, is no less than the . Your VERY OWN ORIGINAL GENUINE FOLK SONG to add to your estate, regale your grandchildren, and immortalize you for GENERATIONS TO COME. Do not hesitate! Availability is limited to available hours. Get yours NOW. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Joe Offer Date: 18 Feb 00 - 01:38 AM OK, the check's in the mail. I'm still hoping to win a date with an F34 in Australia. She's probably at least 35 by now.... 36???? -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: alison Date: 18 Feb 00 - 01:40 AM I'll happily teach bodhran over the net..... let me know where and when slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: alison Date: 18 Feb 00 - 01:41 AM OOOHHH... I just read Joe's post... I'm still F34 thanks!!!! Aine.. how about gaelic lessons over the net? |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Crowhugger Date: 18 Feb 00 - 07:53 AM Alison, sign me up! Joe or Max or some blue-clicky whiz, how 'bout a link for the impulse shoppers in our midst? |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: wysiwyg Date: 18 Feb 00 - 08:12 AM I'm passing the hat from now on at our monthly jam.
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Áine Date: 18 Feb 00 - 09:07 AM I do hope that someone is writing down all these great ideas and will coordinate them -- You guys are brilliant! alison - you bet, I'll be happy to do some Irish lessons over the net! -- Áine |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: katlaughing Date: 18 Feb 00 - 09:41 AM Here is a direct link to the secure page for making donations by credit card, for the "impulsive" buyers. As for all of the ideas. They are really great! I think it would probably be best if everyone interested in whatever lessons, were to send a personal message to the person offering then, they and the teacher, could work out times and payment to the Mudcat. That way no one person becomes burdened with too much to coordinate. Please remember, we need to make these things happen, for real, so that there is an immediate flow of aid for the Mudcat. Thanks, kat |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Bert Date: 18 Feb 00 - 09:54 AM Sorry Mmario, I got it wrong. What Max says goes of course. The sooner the better though. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Crowhugger Date: 18 Feb 00 - 11:13 AM Max or Joe, Is entering my address on the Membership page an absolute prerequisite to making a credit card donation? After seeing the ugly injuries to a house-mate by a plain oldfashioned stalker, I'm not prepared to submit my street address together with e-mail etc. on a non-secure site. If it is a must-do, I'll take the off-ramp and find me a snail. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 18 Feb 00 - 11:17 AM Ach, hugger, those snails are slimey critters, not fit for one of your fair raiment. I think there's a secure (SSL) link to do CC donations with. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: dick greenhaus Date: 18 Feb 00 - 11:35 AM ..And don't forget The Mudcat Shop! |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Uncle_DaveO Date: 18 Feb 00 - 11:56 AM Just plastic'd Max in the amount of $25.00 Dave Oesterreich |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Cara Date: 18 Feb 00 - 12:01 PM I have entered the battle for a date with the All-Mighty Max. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Molly Malone Date: 18 Feb 00 - 12:02 PM Did I hear someone mention Gaelic lessons? Boy, that would be worth much here in Phoenix! I'll see if I can spread the word around the community here that I know uses the lyrics site, but doesn't pay a lot of attention to the threads. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: katlaughing Date: 18 Feb 00 - 12:24 PM Crowhugger, If you click on the link I posted in my previous mesage of today, it takes you to a secure server, where all you have to enter is your real name, cc# and amount you wish to donate, no physical addy required. There is also info on that page for where snails can deliver it the old-fashioned way.**BG** |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: The Shambles Date: 18 Feb 00 - 12:43 PM I have contributed 10 somethings to the secure link. Will that be $ or good old £. I was just about the make an addition to the Mudcat Songbook. It is a song about 'bikers'. If someone would like this song to be dedicated to them or someone they know. A donation will ensure that the song will appear in the Songbook with the name and thanks, next to it (if that is OK with Anne). |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Max Date: 18 Feb 00 - 12:48 PM Yes, great. Everyone who is gigging in the next 30 days, simply put a hat on the front of the stage and mention that you are collecting funds to save the greatest place, not-on-earth. That, I think, would be appropriate and effective. Whatever you can do will be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Áine Date: 18 Feb 00 - 01:02 PM Dear Roger (the Lodger) [a/k/a The Shambles], I don't know who this Anne person is, but I'll be proud as punch to put the Mudcat donation/dedication and song on the Mudcat Songbook. ;o) -- Áine (The Keeper of the Book known by many pseudonyms and smoler of many smoles) |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 18 Feb 00 - 01:18 PM Dear Ampersand-ine: What is a smole, smoler? A |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Áine Date: 18 Feb 00 - 01:31 PM Geez, Amos, and here I thought you'd grajeeated from hi skuul! Don't you know that famous sayin': A smole is just a frown turned upside down? So everybody send your sawbucks and pounds into Max -- It'll put a smole on your face!! -- Áine |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 18 Feb 00 - 01:40 PM OOhhh. I thought it was smelled spowl. A |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Night Owl Date: 18 Feb 00 - 02:04 PM geeze Amos, with the literary talent posted above...and your musical talent we heard on the radio show, I HOPE you have plenty of time for writing songs!!!! |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 18 Feb 00 - 02:12 PM I'm a little nervous abou which "above", Night Owl...and I was gonna ask if I could have one of those blue crash helmets your patients seemed to be wearing, maybe with a Mudcat slogan painted on it, for my next visit over to Neil Young's place ">) -- we could sell them (on behalf of the Cat) for those who want to take the whoopdidoo crash, burn, leap and fly rollercoaster of competing in Áein's Challenges, a death defying multi-dimensional glissando if ever there was one! :>)) |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Night Owl Date: 18 Feb 00 - 02:33 PM ALL of the above Amos...here and in your other posts!!! (BTW, didn't know you got released from the Neil Young center so soon!) For Aine's song challenges...helmet with face mask attached is on its way. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Áine Date: 18 Feb 00 - 02:43 PM For Aine's song challenges...helmet with face mask attached is on its way Ooooohhhh Amos! Cool! Can I plueez paint an eagle on it?? -- Áine (smole, when you're feeling lonely) |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 18 Feb 00 - 02:55 PM Ahem...I smole more when I áin't... And you may paint my helmet any way ye please, Ms Machree... |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: kendall Date: 18 Feb 00 - 03:11 PM Dont let your deal go down..count me in. |
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