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FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat!
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Molly Malone Date: 23 Feb 00 - 12:58 PM Already done. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: MMario Date: 23 Feb 00 - 12:50 PM Is there anyone here connected with the newsletter, or who at least recieves it that might drop a polite note with the corrections? |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: catspaw49 Date: 23 Feb 00 - 12:50 PM Sorry Max...we cross posted there. Maybe we can both check again........hehehehehehehe Spaw |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Molly Malone Date: 23 Feb 00 - 12:47 PM Crap! That's right. That's what I get for working with "dot com" real estate.;) People who use the site have it bookmarked, but I'll submit a correction. Thanks..and sorry.:( |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 23 Feb 00 - 12:46 PM Max, you shouldn't have opened that can of Worm. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Max Date: 23 Feb 00 - 12:40 PM That's great Molly, but we're at mudcat.org. Folks might get confused about what dredging equipment has to do with folk music, and why they need money. *BG* Oh, and Spaw, check again my friend. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: catspaw49 Date: 23 Feb 00 - 12:40 PM I'll on-line a few more bucks next week after I get a new debit card (stolen)..... But in the meantime, I'm supporting the auction by bidding on the date with Max! Cleigh is very excited. Cletus wants to come along and said he'd pay his own way. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Molly Malone Date: 23 Feb 00 - 12:30 PM This was posted to the AIMS Newsletter just yesterday. News and Notes 2-22-2000 Arizona Irish Music Society George L. O'Brien I've noticed that many of the AZ Irish band sites list The Mudcat Cafe (www.mudcat.com) as a link. It is a wonderful resource for getting lyrics and songs...but they are in trouble of running out of resources. This is a quote from "Max", the man who started the 'Cat' and maintains it: "...the Mudcat is getting more popular. The SuperSearch was merely the first thing to go. As we continue to get new users, memebers and general traffic, the demand on our hardware increases, and the two ways to compensate are to upgrade or reduce complex functionality. Before the supersearch, the digitrad search was the bear, and I have been worried for over a year about it. It is one thing to be able to JUST SURVIVE, which we do, but I am interested in a lot more than just survival. Currently we can't keep up with SURVIVAL let alone grow and enhance." They are looking for people to be able to donate either items that can be auctioned, or just plain send in whatever they can. Would you let people know please? This is a wonderful resource that a lot of us use to find songs...it would be a shame to lose it. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 23 Feb 00 - 12:26 PM If...when...Bert, absolutely. Next day's mail. A |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Bert Date: 23 Feb 00 - 12:24 PM Amos, will you send us a copy of that issue? And anyone else who sees any mention of Mudcat in print - Send us a copy and well keep a scrapbook. Thanks Bert. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Dani Date: 23 Feb 00 - 12:21 PM ...did my piece, at long last. Error didn't happen until after transaction was confirmed. Liam's Brother, if the offer still stands (and I'll understand if it doesn't) I'd be honored to have that premium ;) Dani |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 23 Feb 00 - 12:02 PM Yeehass -- The 'cat came through, the very next week, Thought it was a goner tho' it was a close squeak Poor old Max didn't know what to do But he didn't need to worry 'cuz the 'Cat came through! It's only beginning, Maxwell...your site will become famous. For starters, it (I have been told) is being favorably mentioned in next week's San Diego Union, our local jaundice sheet, including El Radio...more to follow. Keep yer bandwidth up! A |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Max Date: 23 Feb 00 - 11:57 AM Yes, Art I got it, thank you. Some of you may be getting errors, that is my fault, I will try to fix it all up tonight. The orders are going through, a simple personal message to me and I will confirm. Don't worry, I process the orders manually so no doubles or errors are possible (because I am perfect of course). Thanks everyone, we are doing really well. We're at $1275.00 (that I have recieved) so far. Thank you everyone. Looks like the uprgrade isn't gonna be a problem. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Art Thieme Date: 23 Feb 00 - 11:18 AM Max just let me know he got my donation even though I got an error notice. Thanks for doin' this stuff Mr. Max Art |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: MMario Date: 23 Feb 00 - 10:32 AM The check is in the mail. Honest! (Now if I could get that tape done....stubbid cold!) |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: GUEST,Wolfgang Date: 23 Feb 00 - 10:29 AM There'll be plastic money coming from Susanne and me too. Wolfgang |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Lonesome EJ Date: 22 Feb 00 - 12:50 AM Just mailed my check to
Mudcat Cafe Alright Max! More than halfway there! |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 22 Feb 00 - 12:23 AM Y'know Max, this just shows to go you that good software design both comes from the heart and speaks to the heart when it is used -- or lets hearts and minds communbicate without getting in the damn way. I can think of hundreds of ways you could have screwed this site up, but instead you designed it so that people could use it wuickly and so that it paralleld exactly what their needs would be. So if there's some joy coming back to you, slap yourself on the back for earning every microsecond. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Night Owl Date: 21 Feb 00 - 09:47 PM Gee, Max....I'm disappointed...... I thought WE were going to make sure you "earned our kindnesses"..... |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: katlaughing Date: 21 Feb 00 - 09:46 PM WOW, that's great, Max. And, Max? You have already earned our kindness and generosity many times over! Way to go, Mudders! |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Max Date: 21 Feb 00 - 09:29 PM OK guys, you're doing great. We are at about $1055 (including a previous $500 contribution from a very generous mudcatter) so far, half way there, and I am sure I haven't even received everything (snail mail) yet. I can't thank you all enough, I will make sure to earn your kindness and generousity in the months to come. I am inspired... |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Molly Malone Date: 21 Feb 00 - 03:40 PM Is it just the super search that is trouble? I mean, long term...what kind of memory will this site take up? I know it sounds like a stupid question, but I've had a lot of people ask, "So what?" So we can't super search. All I want is to get lyrics. Now, I don't agree with the dmn philosophy, but I'd think that if people are going to link to this site they should dmn well support it! |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 21 Feb 00 - 11:23 AM Cara, Hope you are all right this morning, not too hung over and not in trouble at work. Thanks for the reference to Conor Malone. I just want you to know I'm not competing with you for the date with Max, A |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: GUEST,Patrish Date: 21 Feb 00 - 09:54 AM Ten dollars (what ever that is in pounds?) seems very reasonable to me. Would it be possoble to set up some kind of direct debit...as that would make it easier for my brain cell to cope with. I have that forgetful thingie mentioned in another thread which I have of course totally forgotten about kindest regards Patrish |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: katlaughing Date: 21 Feb 00 - 08:55 AM Just ten dollars a month, folks..... |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Cara Date: 21 Feb 00 - 03:06 AM Stop trying to compete against me for the date. I'm going to win. But, I wholeheartedly support the donation effort and therefdoreI've got o support this thread returning to the top of the list. I've just been o my favorite Irish pub and seen my favorite perfomer. Conor Malone, remember the name. See him if you can. I'm drunk and I have to work At 8a.m. EST. I love you all.
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 21 Feb 00 - 01:57 AM I suspect we could use native material, possibly applying a little Trobriand Island Braid technique, to get Max' tails to stay on without pins. That blonde hairdo doesn't fool me -- he's probably hirsute enough to swing a couple of Munchkins... |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 21 Feb 00 - 01:56 AM I suspect we could use native material, possibly applying a little Trobriand Island Braid technique, to get Max' tails to stay on without pins. That blonde hairdo doesn't fool me -- he's probably hirsute enough to swing a couple of Munchkins... |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: katlaughing Date: 20 Feb 00 - 09:17 AM Thanks, Crowhugger. Once, again, refresh. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Crowhugger Date: 20 Feb 00 - 03:18 AM (deserving of a return to the top of the list!) |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: wysiwyg Date: 20 Feb 00 - 01:35 AM My hubby not night shift, pastor, long day tomorrow. I'm up because if I go to bed before I'm alseep I stay awake. I'm asleep now, so... Take 2 haggis and call me in the morning. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Sorcha Date: 20 Feb 00 - 01:26 AM Looks more like some kind of Chi-Com (Chinese Communist) appetizer to me; what are you doing still up? It's 1:30 in PA. (I gotta night shift hubby too) |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: wysiwyg Date: 20 Feb 00 - 01:13 AM Yes, well, you see we newbies have not yet developed the appropriate reverence and thus can take pot shots the rest of you are far too wise and kind to consider. BTW, Sorcha, I love your construction of what I usually see as LMAOWROTF. Yours appeals not only as an image of a new friend, but as a spread for the cold Haggis sandwich. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Sorcha Date: 20 Feb 00 - 01:04 AM RIGHT ON!!! I'll supply the thumbtacks--Pin the Tail on Max! ROFLMAO! What a vision! |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: wysiwyg Date: 20 Feb 00 - 01:02 AM Sorcha, This is no problem, he will simnply have to have whatever tails are available tacked on directly. It goes with the territory he has staked out as our fearless leader-- you know every non-profit has to have an executive branch to manage the rest (us). There is a price to be paid for glory such as this. I would only hope that no one will bring possum tails but this will depend on who wins him as their date, I believe. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Sorcha Date: 20 Feb 00 - 12:57 AM I understand about the tie, but HOW do you do the TAILS?? |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: wysiwyg Date: 20 Feb 00 - 12:45 AM Well yes, but nothing else. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Night Owl Date: 20 Feb 00 - 12:43 AM Praise.....would Max have to wear a tie and tails for the banquet?? |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: wysiwyg Date: 19 Feb 00 - 08:08 PM I will write or (copy-edit) grants if someone finds the ones we should go after and arranges to send me the grant kit to go after them. I would also suggest press coverage of this site if it has not already happened. If it has, pls point me to info about it. If not, pls indicate ideas/interest in working on this. As a non-profit, is there a Mudcat board that has as one of its jobs the raising of funds or planning of resources? Does Max get any organized help like that? Our Red Cross chapter now has bylaws that allow for board participation via e-mail. I would attend an in-person annual Mudcat "business" meeting to back up e-meetings, with any of you, wouldn't many of us? Here's a FR idea some of us might apply in our own backyards: In our small community we help people via spaghetti suppers. There are several each week, in a county with only 14,000 households. It's where you go to see and be seen, catch the latest news, take the kids out cheap, get a bite... Normal activity. What if big name performers in some of the larger cities would help Mudcat by appearing at a benefit dinner the night of or after a local appearance? They would not play, they would just visit. The 'catters organizing this, and all their friends, would play at it, In our church, the town's Mens' Chorus raises thousands by hosting a Pizza Party. Pizza is free or cheap from all the local pizzerias, tickets are sold, and long tables are set up. The men of the Chorus serve and bus tables, and every half hour they suspend serving to sing a few numbers. It's so popular they turn people away. They also sell raffle tickets along the tables all evening for drawings on donated door prizes. If this were a town with a folk market big enough to support a couple of clubs, this would work easily. It would also work for a smaller market with a peformer who already has a large local following and a bunch of creative opportunities to organize. It would promote everyone's music. And if half the proceeds are to go to a local charity, that charity might take over the details of food, paper goods, and publicity. Variation-- The annual Mudcat Banquet, in whatever area has the most 'Catters, whenevr Max can be there to speak. Big-ticket fancy affair. Top local leaders invited (radicals under the gray suits, many of them). |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: DonMeixner Date: 19 Feb 00 - 03:58 PM I replied to the other thread re: the auction. No one has yet picked up the bracelet I offered and I never recieved an address to send it to so its still here for the lucky winner> ( John of Brisbane, maybe????) AND! I will donate another bracelet, same style, same terms, Total proceeds go to the Mudcat. Don |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 19 Feb 00 - 02:48 AM Shucks, Roger -- I am surprised and touched. Thank you kindly! A |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: The Shambles Date: 19 Feb 00 - 02:01 AM I would like to dedicate the song Going Up the 'Ace' to Amos (whether he wants it or not), for all his generous contributions. Keep it up. |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Night Owl Date: 19 Feb 00 - 12:29 AM We have raised over two hundred dollars in this thread and the auction in less than two days...NOT including credit cards and donations sent directly to Max.....if my math is right, Max will have the $$$ for the new hardware for "Super Search" in less than ten days????? |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Art Thieme Date: 18 Feb 00 - 11:04 PM I just used the donation site & got an error notice. Max, Did you get it??? Art |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Amos Date: 18 Feb 00 - 10:37 PM Max -- Sending $50, wish it were more. A |
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Subject: RE: FUNDING CHALLENGE-Help the Mudcat! From: Crowhugger Date: 18 Feb 00 - 05:38 PM k/k,
This is the CC page instruction I'm referring to: Hugs for 'Cat supporters, crows or otherwise! |
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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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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: 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: 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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