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Subject: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: wysiwyg Date: 19 Sep 00 - 04:47 PM Here in the Big City, on the edge of MudcatHood, there is a small, cozy-looking, warmly-lighted tavern, on the northeast corner. Can't miss it when you come into town.... laughter and music are spilling out of the open door... your dad used to tell you about a place just like this, where all the people would come after their shift over at the factory... or they'd bring the kids over for supper and a little eight-ball... it was THE social center back then, and look! Here it is again, open after all these years! You're new in these parts but this looks like just the spot to make a few new friends. You cross the street to look closer.... go in... feels right frinedly-like... and inside, there are a bunch of other newcomers like yourself, as well as a few people who have the look of knowing their way around a bit (but here at this tavern, which after all is a family place, they're all on their best behavior).... You mosey on in and choose where to sit... (write yourself doing this)... Is that a waiter or waitress coming over to take your drink order? Perhaps a game of cards going on in the corner you'd like to join? Or do you like to hang out with the bartender? (Write your scene there) So, stranger, tell us about yourself... where do you hail from, what brung you here, and what's your game? Do ya play any kinda that-there folk music? Oh, do ya now? What do you play? What's yer name again? Oh, how'dja get a name like that?? (Some of us may head over to another place later tonight, maybe you'll join us, we can take a MudCab... and there's a concert cross-town, over at that HearMe place you keep hearing about...) Periodically, a rousing song of welcome is heard, to the tune of Flop-Eared Mule... ~S~
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Alice Date: 19 Sep 00 - 05:40 PM Not a new comer, but I hope to meet some here... So, being a virtual anything-is-possible type of place, we can have HearMe for the Macintosh people, too! Wow, what a concept! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Lena Date: 19 Sep 00 - 10:15 PM Hallo hallo.newcomers....?!Anybody out there?! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Alice Date: 19 Sep 00 - 11:53 PM awfully quiet in here. Let's hang up the banner ALL WELCOME HERE. Really, there is room for everyone. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Lonesome EJ Date: 20 Sep 00 - 01:08 AM Looks like the same old crowd to me.I'll buy a round anyway,y'all. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Little Neophyte Date: 20 Sep 00 - 07:04 AM Well I am not a newcomer but I decided to put my diapers back on and act my age. Praise do they serve CoaCoa with marshmallows here? Lonesome would you please take me to the bathroom please, I need someone to wipe my bum. Little Neo |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Jock Morris Date: 20 Sep 00 - 07:32 AM Hi there, I'm new around here and could do with a quick pint of real ale to recover from a summer of folk festivals and Morris dancing; mind if I sit by the fire and chill out for a bit? What's that? Do I sing or play? Well yes, I do sing a bit and I play the anglo concertina. The name? Well I'm the only Scotsman I know of who dances the Morris! Mainly Northwest Clog, but a bit of border as well; certainly a rare sight in Fife. Thank-you barman, a wonderful pint of Harviestoun 80; just what I needed. Aahhh! Jock Morris |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Robby Date: 20 Sep 00 - 07:33 AM Well, Gee whiz. Am I the only newcomer to find this place. I'm no musician. Although in my younger days I did play the sax and was a drummer in a rock band (but I won't say how long ago that was). I'm no singer. My father once told me I couldn't carry a tune if it was packaged and put in a barrow. I was bred and buttered, as my dear grandmother used so say, in Scranton, in the northeast corner of PA. Lived for a number of years in and near Harrisburg at the beginnin of my career and now call Pittsburgh home. I found the Mudcat through a link at Foxes' Irish Archives when looking for the lyrics to a particular song. Since then, I have found the DT and other Mudcatters very helpful in obtainig lyrics to songs. And, after a couple of visits have gone from Guest to member. Looking forward to hearing from some other newcomers. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Airto Date: 20 Sep 00 - 08:07 AM Hi, my name is Arthur. Coming as I do from Dublin, some say I got that name because of my father's fondness for the black stuff. Speaking of which, put on a pint for me, please.
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: guinnesschik Date: 20 Sep 00 - 08:28 AM Hi! I'm not really a newcomer, but could stand a wee pint and a bit of craic myself. I'm from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and play fiddle,guitar, sing and write in a Celtic/Bluegrass band. I see Lonesome EJ, whom I've had the pleasure to meet face to face. "Hi, EJ!" Oh, I brought a plate of brownies. Is that alright? They're good with dark beers, especially Guinness. I'm married to my bodhran player, whom I'll refer to as Himself. I have two wonderful daughters, a dog, a cat, and all the little beasties that live under our house. Anybody ready to do some pickin'? I always am. I met Jed Marum here, who plays banjo, guitar, a restrung Martin backpacker, sings and writes. Neat guy. Hope he pops in a little later. Welcome all; let's do some singing and playing now. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Catrin Date: 20 Sep 00 - 08:32 AM Hi everyone, I've been around for a few months now and am really enjoying Mudcat with all its benfits (mine's a pint of the black stuff too by the way). It occured to me that I have never formally introduced myself. I just sort of got involved in conversations and suddenly realised there are a lot of people more qualified to call themselves 'newbie' than I am anymore. I sort of miss it. Anyway (hand outstretched). My real name is (you guessed it) Catrin I love singing just about as much as I love anything. I have a day job (spit) I have two daughters, ten and tweny years old, respectively. Second to singing, I love propping up the bar with a pint or two and solving the problems of the universe with my friends. Good to meet you all, Catrin |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: guinnesschik Date: 20 Sep 00 - 09:05 AM Hi, Catrin. Nice to meet ya'. Maybe we should start a song circle... 'Nother Guinness, please? And one for Catrin, as well. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Jock Morris Date: 20 Sep 00 - 09:25 AM Hi Guinnesschik, mind if I join the song circle? I could do with exercising the ol' voice before heading to the folk club this evening. Another pint of 80/s please barman! Jock Morris |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: guinnesschik Date: 20 Sep 00 - 09:27 AM Sure, have a brisk sit-down, and get some exercise! *G* |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Carlin Date: 20 Sep 00 - 09:34 AM Howdy..... I have lurked for a long time but only started posting a couple of days ago. Ahhhhhh let's see I'll get the important stuff out of the way first.... A Crown and 7 please....hold the 7 and bring a Harp chaser....thank you. I play that folky music, but my definition of a folk song is somewhat expansive. If I can play a recognizable version of a tune on my acoustic and at least one other person knows the words....we have a folk song. It has entered the collective conciousness....if it is a good song it will still be there 50 or a 100 years from now. I play guitar mostly but I also show up on bass and I can fake mandolin. I sing too. In fact I do most of the singing with the group I play with (God help us). Carlin is my real name....I was named after great-grandpa. And I hail from the great state of Florida....land of sunshine and sharks. Nice to meet all of you.
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: GUEST,Nynia at work. Date: 20 Sep 00 - 09:55 AM Why do I find all the drinking threads (virtual) when I'm at work. Doh! Well I've been in and out of here for a few months but I'm still fairly new. I sing a bit play guitar, English concertina, and I'm learning flute. Nynia's (a guys name folks) from St. Ninian but I'm not that religious I just like the name. I'm in Dublin but heading back to S.W. Scotland in the near future to go to Uni as a muture student. I'd like to suggest that anyone who's not been to a hearme (a cyber-singaround) to look out for the thread and bookmark the link. It's brilliant fun. All you need is a soundcard and speakers and you can listen in. If you want to sing / play (there's no pressure to do so) you'll also need a microphone. Well as I'm at work I guess I'd better simply have a virtual non-alcoholic beer (rats), I'll have a pint of virtual Marstons Pedigree or Directors later. Guinnesschik the Brownies were lovely, a nice touch. Arthur where abouts in Dublin are you? (I'm in Fairview) Well folks gotta go, I hope to see you around soon. Nynia :-) -) ) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Naemanson Date: 20 Sep 00 - 09:58 AM Hi! I'm kinda new here. Only been hanging around Mudcathood since April or so. Nice to see you all. Song Circle? Let me get a Pale Ale and I''ll join in. Wnat to start with a Chantey? In South Australia I was born, Heave Away, Haul Away, In South Australia 'round Cape Horn, We're bound for South Autralia! Haul away you rolling king Heave away, Haul away, Haul away now hear me SING! We're bound for South Autralia! ... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Tinker Date: 20 Sep 00 - 10:27 AM Oh, this looks inviting, Okay if my beast of a dog lays over there by the fire ? My oversized mutt is 28 inches at the shoulder, but he's still following me like a puppy and Bubba always sits in at Hearme when I go. He particularly likes whistling interludes. Guiness for me too... takes me back to my college days and the roommate who made her Menorah from Guiness bottles.We did pray as we prepared each one. I play a little guitar. But being self taught around the campfire I know my limits. Love to sing and as a female tenor I've been exploring the Blues. Mudcatters have been mightly helpful and encouraging. Old ballads are my first love and songs that are just fun,like Bell Bottom Trousers. I'm working on a non-virtual pub/speakeasy in my basement. And this is a great place to soak up the atmosphere.Well, the really world is a knocking, maybe I'll get back for a song later. Tinker |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Alice Date: 20 Sep 00 - 10:32 AM Jock Robby Airto Catrin Carlin Nynia Naemanson
I'm very pleased to meet you. Welcome to this crazy place.
Naemanson, it's funny that you should start the songs with South Australia - I have my own version of the song that I wrote from a woman's point of view... it's the favorite at our local session, and oddly enough, now the only version most of the people know! Alice |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Alice Date: 20 Sep 00 - 10:43 AM Tinker, nice to meet you. We were typing at the same time. A Canadian Grasshopper Ale for me, eh. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: mousethief Date: 20 Sep 00 - 10:52 AM Hey Nynia -- cool name! My website is called St. Ninian's -- not because I'm religious (I am but...) but because it's the home of the character known as the Mousethief in the book in which he appears (Mossflower). (He lives in an abandoned church -- a church mouse -- get it?) Anyway, cool name!
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: MMario Date: 20 Sep 00 - 11:11 AM I'll buy a round for the house, put it on bert's platinum symollion card, okey? (thanks bert) mousethief, I think you have finally given me a reason to move the redwall books from my "save for a rainy day" list to "buy at next oppurtunity" list. And BTW, did I hear you got a copy of Child's Ballads? hmmmm????? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Carlin Date: 20 Sep 00 - 11:20 AM South Australia? As I walked out one mornin' fair! Heave away haul away! Twas there I met Miss Nancy Blair We're bound for South Australia!! Naemanson, are ye a Pogues fan? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Airto Date: 20 Sep 00 - 11:21 AM Thanks, Alice and MMario, and I'll get the next round. Alas, Nynia, I don't live in Dublin these days. I've become one of those faceless Brussels eurocrats. Actually, Brussels is a pretty nice place to live. Are there any other Mudcatters knocking around Belgium? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Robby Date: 20 Sep 00 - 11:22 AM My, my, but the place is finally starting to fill up. Nice to meet all of you. Now, I think I'd like a black & tan, but if it's not on tap, make it a Harp. Speaking of "on tap", and just for a bit of trivia, which I'm told I'm full of, among other things. Around Allentown, PA, they used to call beer on tap "loose beer". I guess because it didn't come in a bottle or can. Anybody here from the Allentown area? Do they still call it loose beer? Just curious. It's the only place I ever heard it called that. Well, I'm supposed to be working. Bye for now. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: guinnesschik Date: 20 Sep 00 - 11:43 AM Nudge me when it's my turn to buy a round... I'm Liverpool born and Liverpool bred/ Heave away, haul away/ Strong in the arm and weak in the head/ I'm bound for South Australia/ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Alice Date: 20 Sep 00 - 11:51 AM Mousethief, I've gotten my son hooked on the Redwall books. Cluny the rat was a character that needs to be in a folk song! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Lepus Rex Date: 20 Sep 00 - 12:04 PM What am I doing here? I don't drink... I never really did introduce myself back in May, at least not all at once on on one thread, so... I'm Will. I don't play an instrument, yet. I'm in North Branch, Minnesota. Er, I mean, I travelled here, to the Newcomer's Tavern from Minnesota. Heh. Now I s'pose I'll get kicked out of the place 'cause I brought my own Mountain Dew®? Your bouncer looks like a wuss. I'll just sit here and sleep... :) ---Lepus Rex |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Jock Morris Date: 20 Sep 00 - 12:10 PM Seeing as I got engaged to a lovely lass just a few days back, I'll treat all that want it to a single malt. Lagavulin alright for folks? Slainte |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: MMario Date: 20 Sep 00 - 12:11 PM bouncer? we have a bouncer? lot's of people here don't drink, or may only drink in virtual space. I tend to stick with highly caffienated beverages myself, though single malt scotches are rarely turned down. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: GUEST,Mbo_at_ECU Date: 20 Sep 00 - 12:23 PM Hello newcomers! Please pardon the fact that I am covered in sawdust! Right then! Who wants to start a rousing chorus of Bonehead's Bank Holiday? --Matt |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Peg Date: 20 Sep 00 - 12:29 PM ooh, Lagavulin! Nice! Cheers, Jock, to you and your lassie! May you have many happy days together!
(tastes the smoky, peaty, heathery nectar) I am no newcomer but am glad to see so many recently! I just wrote an article on single malts (sort of a how to for beginners on how to drink 'em) for a web magazine. Found myself wanting a Lagavulin cuz it is just about the best there is (though I am partial to Macallan!); so you have addressed a recent fantasy... Can I have a Bass Ale to chase it? (the only acceptable chaser in my book) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Alice Date: 20 Sep 00 - 12:36 PM Hi, Lupus Rex. Lots of us quaff only a virtual brew. Congratulations, Jock! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: GUEST,Mbo_at_ECU Date: 20 Sep 00 - 12:39 PM WHOA! Congratulations Jock, you lucky guy! And lucky lass as well! An Oasis quote for all of you!
I love it!@ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Lepus Rex Date: 20 Sep 00 - 12:40 PM L-E-pus Rex, Alice. I can take any wolf... :) ---Lepus Rex |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Carlin Date: 20 Sep 00 - 12:47 PM Any relation to the rabbit that chased Jimmy Carter? He-He.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: MMario Date: 20 Sep 00 - 12:48 PM offend not the Rabbit King! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: guinnesschik Date: 20 Sep 00 - 01:09 PM Jock, thanks for the Lagavulin. One of my faves! And I'll follow that with a round for all, caffienated beverages included. Lepus Rex, I have to ask if you've ever seen one of my all time favorite bad movies, "Night Of The Lepus." It's about giant rabbits terrorizing a small town. Great fun! Mbo, walk over here, please, 'cause I love the smell of sawdust! And I promise to turn my head when I sneeze. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Robby Date: 20 Sep 00 - 01:18 PM Congrats!! Jock. May you and your lassie have many years of love and happiness. Me and my colleen are going on 30 of our own. Hey Arthur and Nynia, by any chance do either of you know of a Meehan's Pub or Bar (or similar designation) in or close to Dublin? I've been told that there is one. But there's probably plenty all over the island. Our children are proposing a trip to Ireland for our 31st, and it would be nice to find it and have our pictures taken in front of the place having our family name on it. They have suggested a two week stay in Ireland. However, we feel, since we'd be so close, that we'll also go to Scotland. Nynia, if you have any good suggestions on what to do or where to go, I'd like to hear them. By the way, good luck in your studies. Have you selected a major yet. Greetings, Carlin. Thought I'd let you know that I like the Pogues. I also enjoy listening to U-2, and just this last March, when taping a show on PBS, which I overtimed to account for pledge breaks, I found that I had taped a concert in London by the Corrs. Okay, after a glass or two now of the fine brown brew, I'll join in: I shook her up. I shook her down. Heave away! Haul away! I shook her round and round the town. We're bound for South Australia. Slainte gael mavourneen! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: mousethief Date: 20 Sep 00 - 01:35 PM I have the one-volume condensation made under the auspices of Child's widow, published I think 1905 by Cambridge University Press. Why do you ask?
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: GUEST,Mbo_at_ECU Date: 20 Sep 00 - 01:38 PM WHAT? PBS aired a Corrs concert??? Dang, I'd LOVE to get my hands on that! --Matt (also a U2 & Pogues fan. FAR AWAY!) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Cavia_P Date: 20 Sep 00 - 01:39 PM It's so nice to find a pub where you just fit right in, and pets are welcome too! :o) A pint of Guiness please, unless you have Beamish? Thank you. I've passed through Mudcat-hood a few times before then moved here a couple of wheeks ago. I've met up with a few friends, posted a thread and joined a couple more.
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: MMario Date: 20 Sep 00 - 01:43 PM Cape Cod Dogs ain't got no bark Heave away! Haul away! Gave 'em to the codfish for ta chase away the sharks! And we're bound for South Australia Kleptomouse - watch for a PM |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Catrin Date: 20 Sep 00 - 01:44 PM heave-awaaaaay, haul awaaaay (joining in). Nynia - I was a mature student too (35 when I graduated). I loved it. I found that being a wee bit older I had more experience to draw on and new concepts were easier (well, less difficult) to understand than might have been the case when I was eighteen. In fact when I was eighteen I was a complete scally and totally incapable of learning anything. It was the right time for me. I'm starting an MA in creative writing next week. Not for work or career or anything. Just because I love writing. And Jock CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! This round's on me. Catrin |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Alice Date: 20 Sep 00 - 01:57 PM (one of mine) All you girls who are cute and coy! Heave away! Haul away! Never trust a sailor boy! They're bound for South Australia! Alice |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Catrin Date: 20 Sep 00 - 02:17 PM All you folkies come and see Heave away, haul away Mudcat Tavern's the place to be I'm bound for South Australia If you're stuck for a tune or the words of a song Heave away, haul away Ask and the answer won't take long I'm bound for South Australia Post a message and you will see Heave away, haul away It's all that you would wish it to be I'm bound for South Australia. Cheers (clink) Catrin
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: SDShad Date: 20 Sep 00 - 02:43 PM Lepus--North Branch, eh? Born in Red Wing, myself. I've lived most of my life in South Dakota, but my Dad's kin hail from Millville, Wabasha Co., near Rochester, on the Zumbro River, and that's as near as any place in the world to being "where I'm from." So, I've had the bar keep lay in a cold case of Hauensteins, and they've got some hamburger and tater tot (or whatever gramma found in the fridge) hot dish baking back in the kitchen. Have a Howie! Or two; they're cheap, and they'll go through ya faster'n you can sing: But one little thing can revive a guy, And that is home-made rhubarb pie. Serve it up, nice and hot. Maybe things aren't as bad as you thought. Mama's little baby loves rhubarb, rhubarb, Beebopareebop Rhubarb Pie. Mama's little baby loves rhubarb, rhubarb, Beebopareebop Rhubarb Pie. Welcome to newcomers one & all, MNShad |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: Noreen Date: 20 Sep 00 - 03:15 PM Virtual music and virtual beer... Heave away! Haul away! Mousethief's proofreading for many a year! And we're bound for South Australia Isn't the one-volume condensation a stage in the production of a single malt? :0) (Yes, the round of Bailey's over here please- who'll join me?) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: catspaw49 Date: 20 Sep 00 - 03:15 PM Well ....... WELCOME ONE AND ALL TO THE MUDCAT!!!!! Generally I'm called Spaw, although I've been called a few other things.......well, skip that...........As the biggest waster of bandwidth in the joint, you may already have encountered me somewhere, but I am really glad to see so many new folks in the village. I hope you all enjoy and learn from this place as much as I have. We have some fine, caring, helpful, compassionate, intelligent, and talented people here.............sadly, I'm not one of them but that's another story. If you have questions be sure to ask......someone will answer.....probably not me 'cause I don't know squat, but we do have some who do. I hope you all have explored the place a bit......check the stuff in the pull down menu under "Quick Links." AND...if things get too overwhelming and you feel addiction setting in....well that's normal....but treatment is available at the Neil Young Center for the Terminally Screwed. We'll send the Insanevac chopper to pick you up. Enough of that........PRAISE!!! Get off your christly ass and bring me a Jack and coke......Just show the can to Jack and then throw it away....and make it a triple.....Gotta' get primed for Mudcat Radio tonight(7 PM Eastern US-Mudcat Time)......and put it on Bert's Visa...............say what?........Its full?........Well call and get a credit extension!!! Just keep the Jack coming my way huh? AND AIRTO---We do have another member in Belgium....goes by mcmoo......Send him a PM. He's a super guy. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Newcomers' Tavern From: mousethief Date: 20 Sep 00 - 03:18 PM Proofreading?
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