Tracking Sam Pirt

Subject: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Sam Pirt
Date: 30 May 01 - 06:36 PM

Hi, Gill Pirt here.

Just getting the hang of this Mudcat idea - keeping track of the lad and perhaps making some new friends at the same time? My first task is to find out his itinerary - somehow I've not got that from Sam himself (been a bit too busy!) so he tells me it is in Mudcat somewhere. Would love to hear from anyone who happens to meet up with him.

Thanks for your help - I'm getting to like this Mudcat thing more and more!

Good wishes to all - Gill

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: nutty
Date: 30 May 01 - 06:48 PM

Mudcat is a great place to be and all the mudcatters I have met have been part of a real global folk community . Glad that you have joined us Gill ... if only to keep tabs on young Sam *grin*

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Sorcha
Date: 30 May 01 - 06:49 PM

We'll track him down, and keep track of for you, Gill. Beware Mudcat, tho, it is addictive! You do understand that he couldn't have a better "Minder" than Bill, don't you? LOL!

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: CarolC
Date: 30 May 01 - 06:51 PM

Hi Gill. Welcome to the Mudcat.

This thread seems to have some information about what's going on with Sam, et. al.

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 30 May 01 - 08:56 PM

Hey Gill,

Sam n Ian's local roadie here!! It's Emma. Yep, I'm JeZeBeL. The one with the bad reputation, only cos I know Bill though. Are u sure u want to let him go to America with Bill, it is a bit risky.

Ian's just been to the jug and he's most amused that he's the only one of them 3 to have been able to drag himself down to the jug the night before America. The thread u want is Sables Pirt and Stephenson tour. That has all their tour dates on.

Hope to see you at the Jug soon. Pick up that penny whistle again. It's easy!!

Emma xxx

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Noreen
Date: 30 May 01 - 09:04 PM

Hi Sam's mum! Was good to meet you at the Jug over the weekend- hope you enjoyed it as much as Sam did. America has a treat in store!

Noreen

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Jeri
Date: 30 May 01 - 09:20 PM

Gill, welcome!

It's not on the official schedule, but they're going to be at our session in Portsmouth NH on Fri, 1 Jun. The regulars know they're coming and are really looking forward to meeting them. Hope they packed enough CDs!

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: catspaw49
Date: 30 May 01 - 09:32 PM

Welcome to the 'Cat Gill. You have the thread with their basic itinerary on it and we can keep this one going to track the lad as he tours the colonies.

On the 6th of June with any luck, they will be here in Columbus, Ohio and we will have a good ol' Midwestern cookout with Ribs, Bratwurst, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Slaw, Cake, and Watermelon..........plus some good music too. Big Mick will also be here and we're looking forward to a good time. We'll send them on their way on the 7th, possibly a bit more gaseous than when they arrived.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Ian Stephenson
Date: 31 May 01 - 05:36 AM

Were in the departure lounge

From Ian, Sam and Bill

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler
Date: 31 May 01 - 05:40 AM

I think we need one of 'Spaw's inventions: an electronic tag linked to a global positioning system so we can track their journey from 'catter to 'catter.
RtS (enjoying this vicariously)

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Jellybeam
Date: 31 May 01 - 05:56 AM

Hello

Geraldine here (Ian Stephensons mum)another first time mudcatter. The trio really are at the departure lounge, and raring to go!

Hi Gill!

Bye bye, Jellybeam

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Patrish(inactive)
Date: 31 May 01 - 06:08 AM

Hi Geraldine, what time do they take off?
Patrish

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Naemanson
Date: 31 May 01 - 06:19 AM

Well, I am sitting here in their first stop in the states. They will be at my house in Bath, Maine, until Sunday morning when they head for New Hampshire.

If you PM me, Gill and Geraldine, I will give you my phone number so you can call if you need to.

Friday night we will be at the Press Room in Portsmouth and Saturday night we will be at the Unitarian Church in Brunswick. Apparently we will be there all by ourselves because I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RESERVATIONS FROM ANY MUDCATTERS YET!!!!

Anyway, they will have full access to the computer here so they can keep everyone updated.

Gonna be fun!

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: John J
Date: 31 May 01 - 06:39 AM

Take off time is 12.30 BST (11.30 GMT). John

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Jellybeam
Date: 31 May 01 - 07:05 AM

Ian Sam and Bill are sat on the plane

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Les from Hull
Date: 31 May 01 - 07:14 AM

Happy landings!

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Noreen
Date: 31 May 01 - 07:31 AM

~~ ~~~ ~ ~~~ *waving them off...*

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 31 May 01 - 07:35 AM

Naemanson, yes you have too received a reservation from a Mudcatter -- me! (Or were you too asleep Sunday night when Kendall and Curmudgeon were trading verses and versions of "Three Old Whores" and Monday morning despite coffee? You didn't seem to fall asleep in your breakfast!) Of course, I didn't do anything like actually give you cash or anything...

So, do I have to go through channels or what (mumble, mumble, government bureaucrat, mumble)? See you at The Press Room tomorrow!

Bat Goddess

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Noreen
Date: 31 May 01 - 07:37 AM

Welcome, Jellybeam! Enjoyed our music at the Jug very much: having the chance to play my concertina (which doesn't yet know many tunes) with the lovely Ian was very special.

Keep in touch!

They will have a wonderful time.

Noreen

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Jeri
Date: 31 May 01 - 07:42 AM

You didn't fill out the forms, Bat Goddess?!

I could have driven to the airport today because I can't get to work. Of course, I can't go to Manchester either because my car is screwed. Oh well. I'll wave at the sky - at around 2:30PM??

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Naemanson
Date: 31 May 01 - 09:07 AM

To be completely truthful I have reservations from Bat Goddess and Kendall. I threw Jeri on to the list because she wasn't certain if she was coming or not. But that is a mighty skimpy list.

I was only trying to make a point that I have reservations about my reservations.

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 31 May 01 - 10:02 AM

Now let's see it's 3pm, so they would have had the free drink and packet of peanuts that you can't get in to, and have probably been given the menu card which sounds delicious because you don't at this stage realise that the food is 2 inches square . The flight attendants will be wheeling that duty free (do they still have it on transatlantic flights?) trolley down the isle and Bill is wondering whether to buy that bottle of Hi Karate aftershave. Sam will be twiddling with the music channels wondering why there is no accordion music and offering to do a deal on one of the Sables Pirt Stephenson CD's!. God's speed and happy landings.

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Noreen
Date: 31 May 01 - 10:54 AM

...and Bill will be desparate for a cigarette...

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 31 May 01 - 02:06 PM

U know them so well, Ickle dorrit, I couldn't have put it any better myself!! Hey geraldine!! How are you? I have your rosin, you left it at the jug last night, just for a change!! A few more hours and they'll be there. How long is the flight to philli? I know it's 9 to florida(but it feels like 5000 if ur clostrophobic and suffer from vertigo like me). It's going to be so quiet without sam's accordion, ahhhhhh bliss.....can I bring mine down instead then? I only know 2 tunes!!

Emma xxx (aka Jez)

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Naemanson
Date: 31 May 01 - 02:54 PM

I hope the boys are bringing some warm clothes. It supposed to get down into the 30's (degrees F) tonight and only get up into the 70's tomorrow. Then the rain is supposed to move in....

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Noreen
Date: 31 May 01 - 03:14 PM

Sounds just like home, Brett!

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 31 May 01 - 03:29 PM

They may be nearly asleep by now, though the excitement will keep them awake. Bill is probably counting how many cigs he's bought, how many he's got left and how many more he needs to buy, and asking for a proper cup of tea. Ian and Sam are probably jamming on some home made instruments. So good luck, bon voyage and have a great trip.

Eric

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Dorrie
Date: 31 May 01 - 05:51 PM

woo hi mrs pirt and jellybean isn't it exciting on mudcat my mum and dad are really into it now but neither of them have actual names yet love Dorrie xxx p.s give my love 2 sam,ian,helen+andy 4 me

oh yeah i've never written my real name but its siobhan incase you know me by that not dorrie(my dogs name actually)

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Noreen
Date: 31 May 01 - 06:35 PM

Well hello, Siobhan- lovely name- and I thought you were really called Dorrie!

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: mousethief
Date: 31 May 01 - 06:42 PM

My daughter played soccer with a Siobhan. Lovely name. Lovely girl. Welcome, Dorrie/Siobhan!

Alex

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Sam Pirt
Date: 31 May 01 - 06:43 PM

From Gill, Sam's mum

11.30pm 31st May 2001

Hello all, I'm getting the hang of all of this quite nicely I think. And I've put it off for all these months . . . better late than never.

Thank you all for your welcome and your good wishes, and your obvious warmth and interest in our Sam. I can imagine his smily face smiling even more by now! It's great to see the tracking started so soon - before the plane had even taken off eh? Who has spies in important places?

Hello to new and old friends - I do recognise some names from the Jug weekend - hello JeZebel and Noreen, and even Jellybeam (great that you are even newer than me to the Catters).

Being so new - I need some help - what is PM? (I do hope it is not something really rude!). How do I do it or where can I buy one?

Goodnight all - it's midnight and I was up at 5am to take Sam to Bill's. Speak to you later - now said with confidence!

Gill Pirt

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Naemanson
Date: 31 May 01 - 07:10 PM

Gill, a PM is a Personal Message. It is a private messaging system within the 'Cat. Look at the top of this page. You will see a box labled "Quuick Links". Click on the down arrow and a menu of options will appear. One of them is "Send A Personal Message". Click on it and then click on the word "GO". The rest is pretty self explanatory.

The boys must be in the car and on their way from the airport. They'll be here soon.

You know, I've always thought the first stop on a trip sets the tone, or maybe the standard, by which the trip should be measured. That being the case I have a certain responsibility to them and their future hosts. Maybe I should set a low standard to make it easier on the other hosts. If the food is bad, the sleeping arrangements uncomfortable and things overall bad then the other hosts will have an easier time making them comfortable. Plus the boys will have some good stories to tell back home. "Ugh," I can hear them saying, "You should have seen what that guy in Maine made for us to eat!" There is a dramtic shudder before the speaker continues, "And the bed seemed to have nails in it!"

Hmmm, this will take some thought....

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Jeri
Date: 31 May 01 - 07:15 PM

Naemanson, I think Spaw said he was going to feed them beans and sausages. That takes care of both the food AND the sleeping conditions, if not arrangements.

I'f I'm concious after tomorrow night's session, I'll post something. Wish I had a digital camera!

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: catspaw49
Date: 31 May 01 - 07:15 PM

Don't worry Brett........Whatever you have will work out and when they get here, I'll send them on their way with a bellyful of good ol' gaseous midwestern cookout cuisine! You have no idea how much the folks here are looking forward to this visit.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Jeri
Date: 31 May 01 - 07:17 PM

AACK! Spaw, GET OUT OF MY HEAD!

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: catspaw49
Date: 31 May 01 - 07:24 PM

That was pretty bizarre wasn't it Jeri?

Spaw

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Noreen
Date: 31 May 01 - 07:29 PM

Two minds with but a single thought... scary!

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Naemanson
Date: 31 May 01 - 07:44 PM

Great minds...

Never mind

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Naemanson
Date: 31 May 01 - 07:46 PM

By the way, Jeri, you coming to the concert Saturday night? You are now officially on the spot!

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 31 May 01 - 08:13 PM

Are they there yet? Are they there yet? Are they there yet? God, I sound like a little kid....oh well, are they there yet???? Wow, it's so exciting!! Wish us lot were all there too. I really need to meet you american mudcatters!! Don't forget the chokkie naemanson...I haven't had cookies n cream in 2 whole years....withdrawl symptons u c.....nnnnnnneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedddddd!!!! I am very greatful though!!

It would be great if the guys could get photos of everyone and/or little messages from everyone saying hi or whatever to us poor folks stuck over here. That would be really cool......see what you can do.....

Emma xxx

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Dorrie
Date: 31 May 01 - 08:58 PM

oh thanks everyone your so nice dorrie xxx

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Naemanson
Date: 31 May 01 - 10:45 PM

Still waiting on this end. I'll have to remember to ask them where they were when they got lost. Can't be too far off track as they haven't called yet.

Is that the sound of an accordion in the distance?

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 31 May 01 - 10:46 PM

Wow, what time is it there?

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Naemanson
Date: 31 May 01 - 11:09 PM

Ian just called from Kennebunk. He says Bill is asleep in the car. He didn't mention Sam. They've had some delays but he couldn't talk long. All is well so far.

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 31 May 01 - 11:14 PM

Sam will probably be asleep too. He always does in cars. WHat time is it at yours? it's 4:10 am here. I really aren't tired it's wierd.

I thought Bill would be awake, completely excited by this tour. Perhaps he's over excited himself. Ian's normally awake...unless it's his shift for half an hour. Sam's usually fast asleep as soon as he hits the seat!!

Nothing new there then.

Hope the flight was nice anyway....

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Naemanson
Date: 31 May 01 - 11:22 PM

Your message came through dated 11:14 PM.

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 31 May 01 - 11:27 PM

That's cos you're in a different time zone to me. I'm in England, we're a few hours ahead of you. I know florida is 6 behind us, but I don't know about you...I don't know where you are. With this being an american site all the times are in american time zone time....

Emma xxx :)

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 31 May 01 - 11:35 PM

Hmmmm, need coffee, it's v.late, i mean early, aaagh I don't know what it is anymore...oh well, time for more medication.......

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: Naemanson
Date: 31 May 01 - 11:46 PM

I am in Maine, dear Emma, and that is as East as you can get in the States.

Subject: RE: Tracking Sam Pirt
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 01 Jun 01 - 12:07 AM

Gill, when you come back on check sam's pm's cos I've sent you one to show you how they work. What one is.

Geraldine, I've sent u 1 2, just 4 a larf!!

Emma xxx