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Subject: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: catspaw49 Date: 08 Jun 01 - 04:17 PM PREVIOUS THREAD This is truly one helluva' place! When I got involved with the 'Cat, we ran threads about where we lived or how old we were and we'd make them kind of anonymous lest the evils of the Internet befall us........"I'm 49 years old and live in southeast Ohio".......we were all doing that. There is no way that this community (for that is what it is) is a simple message board. When you look at the number of meetings and gatherings of 'Catters and begin to realize how much we all know about each other and frankly just accept that this place and all of us are tied together.........I don't think young Max could have guessed in his wildest dreams that this would happen in such a remarkable way. Bill and I have been trying to meet for years now and something has always "screwed the pooch." With the oral surgery thing, it was close this time......BUT WE MADE IT!!!! Bill, Sam, and Ian arrived about 6:30 PM and after some hugs, I could only stare at Bill, completely amazed that I had finally gotten to meet the man who is the "Ambassador-At-Large" of the Mudcat Cafe. Karen, our sons, Wayne, Connie, their sons (Ricky(16) and David(12) were introduced and we all began talking and from that point on, for me, the night became a happy blur! The ribs and brats were on the grill and we didn't clear the driveway for about an hour! Sam and Ian took instruments inside and played a bit while we talked and then played some Frisbee. All of our kids were totally taken with Sam and Ian.......and so were we. I had heard so much of Ian's talents and they are not in the least overrated. That scrawny little lad is just UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! We all need to work at putting some meat on the boy's bones and fill him out a bit! And, as Bill's tea maker, he took sister Connie and in detail showed her how to make a "proper cup of English tea." He had to show her several times, but it was great to see Karen, Connie, and some of the kids gathered 'round as Ian meticulously explained. His musicianship is simply fantastic as Rick stated so well. But ya' know, it was also fun to see he and Sam out playing with our boys and still having a good time being "kids." Life is short and there is all too much that gets lost as we work at surviving in the world and making a few bucks. Which brings me to Sam Pirt...........There is no use telling anymore about Sam and his accordion. What hasn't been said will be said over the next years and we will hear much of both he and Ian. It has been my pleasure to "watch" Sam grow and mature on the 'Cat and read of his band and his awards, but it was a far greater pleasure to meet this fresh faced and entirely lovable young man personally. Both he and Ian represent the best that can be had and the future of our music AND our world is going to be quite safe in their hands. My son Tristan was completely taken with Sam. As most of you know Tris is MRDD but he also has a wonderful insight into people and he knows who the good guys are. Today, driving home, I asked him about Sam and he gets very excited and asks, "Sam back?" And yes, ANYTIME we can have them all or individually back, we will take them. Bill and I shared a lot of thoughts that are quite similar about the 'Cat and where it's going and what the future holds. Bill has an idea that we need to work on and we'll get to it soon......Everybody save your money. Bill Sables is everything I expected and much more. This trip with Sam and Ian speaks to what the man really is. The music as you've already heard or been told is wonderful, but the cover shot and the name on the CD says it all........Ian and Sam on one gate of a canal lock, Bill on the other, with a couple of feet of space between the gates.......and the name is "Bridging the Gap." Indeed. How can you do more for the music and the tradition than what Bill is doing? He has my highest respect and admiration......and my friendship. Bill also came bearing gifts for Catspaw. I am proud to say I now have an official Yorkshire Gathering Badge.......so how many of you other Yankees got one huh? I am honored to have it and I thank all of 'Catters at the gathering for including me. Bill had a gift from Rick, which was not the rubber dog shit I was expecting. I now have this 'early days of Rick Fielding 45 record" that I think I'll frame with a picture of Rick in the hopes that someday he'll make it REALLY big and I can score a few bucks!!!! Then Bill gave me a sealed package that had been delivered to him in Belgium by a man dressed in black leathers and riding a motorcycle (bring up James Bond theme music). Upon opening it I found a piece of statuary that I will tell you all about on another thread in a week or so........til then, thank you Mooman!!! Plus, I got to take a good look at Micca's tankard. The worst part of all this was that our time together was all too short. Wayne, Connie, and the kids at least got them the next morning til about noon or so while Karen and I were at the hospital. Wayne and Connie, as you read in the other thread, were also simply thrilled to have them and both our homes are always open to any 'Catters and of course to these three anytime! WE needed a lot more time for music and a lot more time to talk. This was just way too damn short!!! At least we got to meet finally!!!! They'll be stopping by the Martin factory and also driving to Amish country in Pennsylvania along with anna's gathering and Mudcat Radio and Animaterra's before they return home. I'm sure that for every stop, everyone feels the time is too short. AND MAX----Columbus is the biggest college town in the United States with Ohio State University being the largest campus. I gave Bill, Sam, and Ian matching polo shirts with the Ohio State logo. First, I figure when they get back to the Jug, people will ask, "What the hell is an Ohio State?" But moreover Max......How can you let ol' Spaw clean your clock like this? 'Course I figure Penn State is such a pissant place that they don't have any shirts at all....................... Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: bbc Date: 08 Jun 01 - 04:26 PM Pat, Thanks so much for letting us share your visit w/ the guys. I haven't met Sam & Ian yet, but may tomorrow at anna's. Bill, I know, &, yes, he is a special one! Now, I need to meet you, face to face. When & where? Let's not wait too many more years, ok? love, bbc |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: Hollowfox Date: 08 Jun 01 - 04:28 PM 'Spaw, did the statue of the soldier drop his helmet when any of you lot walked past? |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: SINSULL Date: 08 Jun 01 - 04:41 PM tHANKS, sPAW. aND HAPPY BIRTYHDAY. |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: Peter T. Date: 08 Jun 01 - 05:36 PM As I have said before, if one friend is worth rubies, what price Mudcat, which is a friend generating machine (FGM to the uninitiatied)? (and happy birthday) yours, Peter T. |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: catspaw49 Date: 08 Jun 01 - 06:54 PM BTW, just to keep these three threads linked, annamil's thread is HERE. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: Rick Fielding Date: 08 Jun 01 - 06:59 PM Way to go Spaw, we haven't killed 'em yet! Did Bill eat? Rick |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: katlaughing Date: 08 Jun 01 - 07:43 PM Just wunnerful, darlin'... |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: Morticia Date: 08 Jun 01 - 08:15 PM Glad to know you took care of my buddies but then I knew you would,I was going to say give Sam a snog from me but I guess that's a bit innapropriate...Happy Birthday, hon....I expect to wish you many, many more of them.... love Terri |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 08 Jun 01 - 08:31 PM What a great birthday gift, my friend. Aren't they just the greatest? I love Bill's new title: Ambassador at Large, although we need to feed him up a bit more so he can "fit" the title! |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: catspaw49 Date: 09 Jun 01 - 01:00 AM Well nuts!!! I refreshed the wrong thread! I still hope we hear something in the morning! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: Sam Pirt Date: 09 Jun 01 - 03:38 AM From Gill, Sam's mum Business first - Sam, please reply to my e-mail about Beverley Festival. Can you play a concert spot Friday 12.15am, then join the band to finish? How will I ever live with Sam when he returns - he won't stop talking for 3 months (I hope). And I bet he arrives back with his voice all used up! This Mudcat FGM has been incredible - as my first experience with www I expect there to be much more of the same - but expect this is unique. What a lovely bunch of people you are. Would love to meet you all - again, anyone fancying a visit over here would be made really welcome at out home. And I have already met one or two Mudcatters at the Jug weekend - next time I will know more what the whole thing's about! I stayed glued to the screen! Love - Gill catspaw49 |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: Sam Pirt Date: 09 Jun 01 - 03:51 AM From Gill - Sam's mum Whoops, I didn't quite finish! Catspaw - many thanks for the wonderful account of your time with the 3 lads. I sort of feel I was there with you all - it was great that your family could be part of it. Your hospitality is second to non! I can't wait to hear about it all first hand from Sam. Thank you again. **Info from Connie** For some reason Connie sent me a lovely long account of the lads' time in Canada between leaving Rick and going on to Pennsylvania - and asked ME to forward it on. I've tried all sorts but can't quite get the hang of how I copy and post it to Mudcat. When Sam gets back I'll really start to learn but at the moment I'm so basic - just surviving! Connie says they had a great time - western BBQ with loads of real US food I know will have set Sam alight! Had a birthday party for Connie's son and an early birthday for Spaw. Connie said music was good, Bill said US tea was awful. On the whole - everything was great! Sorry I can't be more use - perhaps next time. Love - Gill |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: BlueJay Date: 09 Jun 01 - 04:18 AM Bill and Co., I love this stuff. This is what makes the Mudcat great. Even though you're quite a ways east of what I can manage, these threads have brought back fond reminisces of when you and Allan visited Colorado, and the ensuing wonderful times. To all the many, various Mudcat reporters, keep up the great documentation. I really love this stuff. Thanks from afar, BlueJay |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: Roger in Sheffield Date: 09 Jun 01 - 05:24 AM Gill if you look at the thread Mudcat HTML Guide and scroll down a bit to Keyboard Shortcuts, joe offer explains it better than I would. If you want to play use a HTML practice thread or copy/paste things to notepad or word. The great thing about playing on the HTML threads is that you can ask for help there too usually someone will post the answer to the same thread a while later. |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: Jellybeam Date: 09 Jun 01 - 06:21 AM MESSAGE FOR IAN,BILL,+SAM, The airport problem has been solved. Uncle Stephen is going to do the transporting. Please watch your E-mails,we need some information. Keep on playing,+ drink lots of tea. Cheers Mum/Geraldine/jellybeam |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: catspaw49 Date: 09 Jun 01 - 11:37 AM Well we should be hearing something soon!!! BTW, I have gotten PM's from both Ian' and Sam's mothers (Jellybeam and Gill) and I think we have acquired two new 'Catters!!! I certainly hope so. We hope that both of you start hanging around with us even when the trip is over. Lots of good music here along with some other great discussions on topics from soup to nuts.......actually we have had some great recipe threads too!!! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: Jellybeam Date: 09 Jun 01 - 11:55 AM I think mudcat has got me hooked,just dont send me recipies(ask Ian,he eats anything except his mothers cooking.).Send me a fiddle tune, that would be more like it. Hope to hear from the lads soon. cheers geraldine. |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: katlaughing Date: 09 Jun 01 - 12:02 PM Geraldine/Jellybeam and Gill, Welcome to the Mudcat and thanks so much for sharing your talented sons with us! Your own postings have been a lot of fun to read. BlueJay is right. Hvaing met Bill, in my OWN living room, last year, with AllanC, this whole batch of reporting of this trip have brought back a lot of wonderful feelings from then. Thanks everyone for your wonderful descriptions. I shake my head and marvel at what is Mudcat! luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: Allan C. Date: 09 Jun 01 - 12:56 PM I spoke last night on the phone with Anna, Bill, Sam, Ian and Bert. It wasn't even close to as good as being there but it was as well as I can do. It was great hearing the accordion playing in the background while talking with everyone. Everyone seemed to be running on adrenaline and having a good time doing so. There really wasn't much to say except that I wish I could have been there. (sigh) |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: annamill Date: 09 Jun 01 - 01:18 PM Hi Sam Pirt here firstly - 12.15 am or pm? I should be able to do it if we get back in time. if its am we may be pushing it. I am having a great time and smileing loads!!!!! The weather is excellent, I have just be canoing and am meeting loads of great catters. Hope your doing well Cheers, **smile** Sam
Hey Y'all! |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: catspaw49 Date: 09 Jun 01 - 01:39 PM Sounds like a fine ol' time........Keep feedin' them gang....Gotta' build them up for their triumphant return to the Jug! HEY BILL!!! You left Micca's tankard in our camper. Do you want me to go ahead and forward it to Max for the auction? Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: Sam Pirt Date: 09 Jun 01 - 01:47 PM From Gill - Sam's mum Hi Sam from Auntie Tina ! She says hope all is well and that the level of women and alcohol is OK for you! Needless to say we have on we again started on the wine!! Love you loads - keep on having great times ))) Looking forward to Beverley Festival - make up on your sleep on the flight home. Love mum & Tina XXXXX |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: Mrs.Duck Date: 09 Jun 01 - 02:22 PM Glad to hear they are having such a good time. We'll take the lap top over to the Jug on Wednesday and then anyone who misses the radio broadcast live can see iton the archive. If I can stay awake I might just ring in and sing Whitby fisherman with you Bill- can you remember the words!0:) |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: JeZeBeL Date: 09 Jun 01 - 05:45 PM helloooo there my friewnds!! Hope you are all having a good time uin trhe states!! I apologfise for my spelling but I finished work and stayed for a few drinks!! Well 7 actually to be precise!! IAN - you'll never guess who I saw in the maltings tonight? U lknoew Start froim kingsmen???? Him n his mate Jo were there getting severly XXXXed with nme!!!! Oh, yeah, by the way I am now working at the MALTINGS friaday night and Staurdauy dtay!! HOew coolis that. O Oh daear, my tyoping is getting really bad bnow.. Hmmm, I not drunk rewally!! Tkae care you guys. I miss youa loads you know that...It's so quite without ur box n Sam's accorsdion...How will I cope.. SAM - I've been practising the accordion loads n loads, while sober by the way, and I vcan noew paly the whoele of Winstor gsallop and keel row!! I've tried badss changess toooooooooooooo!! Csn't wait for me noext elsson. Owe u lotsa money. Goit a suprise 4 u at beverley too. Hoipe you like uit!! Emma xxx |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: Sam Pirt Date: 09 Jun 01 - 07:02 PM From Sam's Mum - Gill Hi Sam, you've surfaced at last! Great to hear from you. You all sound to be doing great - don't forget to come home eh? I will confirm with Bill Sowerby that you will do the Friday night midnight concert spot then join the band. I'm sure you'll still be running on enthusiasm and adrenalin! Week 2 and all is well! Much love and sloppy kisses (mums can say that eh?) from mum XXXXX |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 09 Jun 01 - 09:28 PM Don't worry, Gill, we'll send them home ok- much as we'd love to keep them! I'm keeping the home fires burning, lads, and looking forward to your return to me before you head home! |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: annamill Date: 10 Jun 01 - 05:47 PM Annamill here... What wonderful and talented young men! I think they have been having a great time. Ian went out kayaking this morning with Glenn, my Honey! Then they went to the beach to frolic in the ocean, Along was Max and Max's daughter. Bill and I remained back at the house. This gave me time to clean up after all that cooking. Believe me, they're eating well! Even Bill had breakfast. The gig wasn't as great as I hoped. We only had a few people. I was so upset, but of course the guys were very reassuring. I'm angry with a bunch of friends who swore they were coming. Grr... Oh well... They played beautifully and Sam even danced! They will be leaving tomorrow ;-( and going Lancaster to see the Amish, then off to West Chester for the radio program, then up to Keane, NH. Boy, Ambitious schedule, Heh? They are welcome at my home anytime. Love, Annamill |
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Subject: RE: BILL,SAM,&IAN-Spaw sends them on to anna From: Sam Pirt Date: 10 Jun 01 - 06:28 PM From Gill - Sam's mum Hi Sam & all Just a quick message to say I'm still following all the action here at Mudcat and am still hooked. I was on line at 4am today - keen or what? I'm now shattered, it's nearly midnight, so must tear myself away from my new obsession and get some sleep! Keep on making the music! Love mum XXX |
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