Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: bbc
Date: 26 Jun 00 - 03:05 PM

I can report that Allan is safely home & Bill is resting briefly at my house. It was great to see both of them at Old Songs yesterday, to renew acquaintance w/ some Mudcatters & to meet a few new ones. Sorry I missed kendal & MMario, who had to leave before we arrived.

best,

bbc

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 26 Jun 00 - 04:24 PM

"the joy of waking up in the morning knowing that two of the sweetest blokes on earth are in your home, the pleasure of singing harmonies over the breakfast coffee"

Well, I don't know about the "sweetest blokes on earth" part, but the breakfast coffee that Allan brews can be eaten with a fork, not to mention the fact that it makesyougrityourteethandfeelREAlgoodtoo! And thanks Bill for the WrexhamCD. You and young Sam sound great on it!

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 26 Jun 00 - 04:58 PM

Gosh, if I had known that I would have let Allan brew the coffee! He had to put up with what I dished out- which is pretty strong but not quite strong enough to chew!

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jun 00 - 05:04 PM

FASCINATING: THE WOMEN ALL SAY ALLAN'S COFFEE MAKING IS SEXY. THE MEN COMPLAIN THAT THE COFFEE NEEDS CHEWING.

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: sophocleese
Date: 26 Jun 00 - 11:48 PM

Sinsull I guess he makes it strong enough to stand a "spoon" up in it, then. What would he do with hot chocolate?

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Sorcha
Date: 27 Jun 00 - 12:07 AM

Let's just put it this way: Allan and Bill are both sexy just standing there, whether they are making coffee/tea,singing, or talking. None of us CatLadies can have either of them, and there is a $5 fine for whining, remember? Let's just be satisfied with what we have, and with the Grand Tour a la Mudcat, and hope someone can repeat it next year............

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Allan C.
Date: 27 Jun 00 - 08:06 AM

"There's no place like home. There's no place like home. There's no place like home!"

Well, I tried that - even clicked my heels together a couple of times but despite my efforts, I still had to drive all the way home from Old Songs. Yes, I made it home safely. The little troll in my car kept me safe from harm - even when, at seventy miles an hour, three cars in front of me simultaneously made right-angle turns toward an exit. I still don't know how I escaped unharmed. There was some serious miracle-type-stuff happening there.

Oh, BTW, the trip is not quite over. I'll tell you more in a day or so.

This is my first day back at work so I doubt I'll have time to post any more than this brief note.

I just want to thank all of you who became involved with this trip - either directly or vicariously. We felt your presence at every turn in the road.

Thanks.

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: BlueJay
Date: 27 Jun 00 - 02:18 PM

Allan- Thanks for your post. Of course, this trip will never be over, for me at least. You've done more for all of us, and music in general, than you may realize. The effects are now only beginning to show. I think the music shared and friendships established will continue to grow. Your visit had a very real, positive and lasting effect on my life, and I'm looking forward to our next meeting. Thanks again to you both!

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 30 Jun 00 - 11:46 AM

I've thoroughly enjoyed reading all about Bill and Allans antics and now am really looking forward to seeing Bill back at the Jug and filling in the gaps-so to speak. When can we expect you Bill?

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Allan C.
Date: 30 Jun 00 - 12:11 PM

This afternoon Bill and I will be making a very special part of the journey. We will be going to West Virginia to visit my (our) good friend, David C.. David, as you may remember, was originally slated to be a part of this Adventure but was forced to remain at home due to some medical problems. It is our hope that David will honor us by placing his signature among the others on the Sables & Clark Mudcat Adventure Guitar.

The current plan is to spend some time on my mother's farm about twenty miles farther down the road from David C.'s. The small town of Moorefield, WV is nearby. Here Bill, (who wisely opted to NOT be in Washington D.C. on the 4th) will witness first-hand how a small town celebrates Independence Day.

From the moment Bill arrives in town he will smell (and probably sample) the roasting chicken quarters (fresh from the town's poultry processing plant) that the local Lions Club will be serving. There'll be the "sidewalk sale" out in front of the Ben Franklin (dime) store. At about 2 in the afternoon he will see the "big" parade marching down Main Street. Later in the day he will witness the crowning of the Poultry Queen. Then, at sundown, will come the fireworks. I think it will be a full and interesting day for brother Bill.

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: annamill
Date: 30 Jun 00 - 12:38 PM

..sounds good, Allan. I'd like to be there too..though the goingson in Sea Bright on the 4th is pretty exciting too. About Bill missing Wachington on the 4th..wouldn't he like to see 'Rolling Thunder', the motorcycle gathering held there every year? I know I enjoyed it when I went, but I'm a Harley enthusiest(SP) so I would. ;-)

Have a wonderful 4th. I'll be thinkin of ya.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: GUEST,bbc
Date: 30 Jun 00 - 06:30 PM

We are in Missouri, sharing July 4th w/ our relatives & will be thinking of you.

love,

bbc

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: sophocleese
Date: 30 Jun 00 - 09:04 PM

I'll be thinking of you all tomorrow, July 1st, on Canada Day then. Similar celebration and all that.

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 09 Jul 00 - 02:07 PM

Hi there mudcatters Bill is safely back home and looking well for his adventures. He turned up at the Jug Inn on Saturday night for my birthday celebrations claiming jet lag, but still managing to sing us a few Northeast songs along with some of my friends from Hartlepool. Quack

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: WyoWoman
Date: 09 Jul 00 - 03:41 PM

Happy to hear he's back safe and sound. Ask him to do that yodel I taught 'im...

WyoWoman

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: bbc
Date: 09 Jul 00 - 06:07 PM

Thanks for the report of Bill's safe return. We enjoyed his visit on this side.

love to Bill & Lorna,

bbc

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: bill\sables
Date: 10 Jul 00 - 05:05 PM

I would like to thank all of the catter friends who I met up with on this trip, It will be an everlasting memory for me as well as for Allan. I don't think either of us expected the hospitality we were given and were both amazed by the talent of those we met. This truly is a most caring cyber community. One or two others deserve credit for the trip,
Max who created Mudcat in the first place and brought together this community.
AnnaP who had the very first gathering.
Lorna my wife and Kathy Allan's girlfriend for allowing both of us the time and freedom to go on this wild adventure. ( when I left England my son asked if Lorna would be OK on her own. I said she would be OK with Sally our labrador dog to look after her. On the very day I left Sally sadly died from cancer of the liver and Lorna kept this news from me so as not to spoil the trip. My son and daughter then bought her two kittens so as she would have company while I was away)
The catters who we met up with also deserve credit for putting up with us.
But mostly I would like to thank Allan for organising the trip. He put in hours of work sorting a route out and contacting the various people we met, He sat for nine thousand miles listning to me talking about everything and anything including my great love of the French! and never once told me to shut up. He is a great man.
There was only one regret however and Allan will agree with me on this, We didn't get to meet Catspaw!!!
Anyway I hope you all continue to meet together regularly and keep the music and friendship going.
Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Allan C.
Date: 10 Jul 00 - 05:17 PM

Actually, there are two regrets, (and I think Bill will agree). The other one is that we didn't get to meet ALL of you!

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: dwditty
Date: 10 Jul 00 - 05:39 PM

Well, here are the two of you. STill side by side in this thread. The magic of mudcat continues. I have noticed a resurgence in that specialness called mudcat since your tour. The famous radio show, hearme sessions, and some really great threads, not to mention your trip itself. As I have said before, you both have contributed something very special here. I don't think that many will have a problem if I speak for them and say, "We appreciate you."

dw

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Sorcha
Date: 10 Jul 00 - 05:55 PM

Glad to hear Bill is home safe. It's not over, it's just on hold until next time, right? It was my privilege to meet you both, and share time, music and friends with you. Bill and Lorna, I am so sorry to hear of your friend Sally's passing. It is always hard to lose friends, no matter how many (or few) legs they have. We humans can't help it if we're two short. Love you both.

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Big Mick
Date: 11 Jul 00 - 09:21 AM

I too,am sad to hear of the passing of your friend Sally, Bill. Your wife is obviously a special person who understands you very well. Lorna sounds like the type of partner that those of us who need to be able to live in, learn about, and help to make better this world, needs to have.

I loved having you in my home and was struck by the ease with which you make friends. But a telling moment for me, always, is how kids take to someone. They can spot a gentle soul in a heartbeat. And my Ciara took to both you and Allan immediately. I have chosen to preserve the memory of your visit as a feeling. Each time I think of it, the feeling is one of having been graced by gentle spirits. And my head is filled with music. You lent physical form to the Mudcat, made it real. When the song of this place is sung, your trip will occupy several verses. Well done, lads.

All the best,

Big Mick

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: alison
Date: 11 Jul 00 - 09:39 AM

so when are you coming to Oz????

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Allan C.
Date: 11 Jul 00 - 10:06 AM

Unless the lottery is much kinder than it has been in the past, Alison, the current plan is to visit Australia and New Zealand (with a stop along the way in Hawaii!) in 2002. It seems like forever away from the present. But it is a real goal which I can barely wait to attain.

As we all know, life can be capricious and cause plans to be changed. But sometimes this can work out to be a good thing. So it is possible that a trip to OZ could happen even sooner!

Meanwhile, know that if your plane even so much as touches down on the runway at Dulles (near Washington, D.C.) on your way to the Emerald Isle, I will be there with a boarding party armed to the teeth with pennywhistles, guitars and such.

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Peter T.
Date: 11 Jul 00 - 04:16 PM

God, we miss you already. It is like my neighbour's kid who sat up the last two nights reading Harry Potter. I asked his mother how it went, and she said: "Great, the only problem is he finished it (600 plus pages) and started howling -- do I have to wait another year for the next one!!!"

yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Rex
Date: 19 May 01 - 04:03 PM

Hey Pene Azul came through and got the pics up from LEJ's doin's. It's sure great to get to see those friendly faces again and remember what a fine time we had. Got to do more of that, visit with more Catters. Many thanks Pene Azul!

Rex

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 May 01 - 04:08 PM

WONdeRFuL!! Thanks, Pene!!

Wow, WyoWoman and all those HaNDsoMe, HaiRy menPhoak!! And that Ch-ch-ch-chevy!! Oo-la-la!! GReat Pix!!

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 May 01 - 08:47 PM

Thank you Pene! It feels like all this was going on yesterday. Lucky WW. Looks like she was kidnapped by the cast of Deliverance! All those sexy beards.

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: harpgirl
Date: 19 May 01 - 11:14 PM

...is that Leej's car???? omigod....

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 May 01 - 11:29 PM

I thought the car was a prop for the tourists! LEJ - that's yours? Red, no less!

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Allan C.
Date: 20 May 01 - 12:12 AM

I believe that the Chevy belonged to Steve, the guitarist who played gigs with Rex. It was an odd color for such a car. In the photos it appears to be red. But actually it was an odd sort of brownish color. But the car was in beautiful condition. If I ever had one, it would have to be fire engine red though.

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 20 May 01 - 12:56 AM

The car was Dan Obrien's, Al. Remember the guy who brought his wife and fiddle-playing son?

Subject: RE: Bill & Allan's Mudcat Adventure Part V
From: Rex
Date: 20 May 01 - 01:23 PM

I had forgotten about what Kat noticed. Every guy there. Including Dan and Steve had a fuzzy chin. Of course everyone knows, all proper men wear beards.

Rex ducking for cover