Northwest Gathering

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: mousethief
Date: 06 Aug 01 - 12:21 PM

Please close this thread and continue here: blicky

Alex

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Amergin
Date: 06 Aug 01 - 11:45 AM

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Mrrzy
Date: 30 Jul 01 - 09:17 PM

Well, I was thinking people who'd be interesting to my boys, who are 6 (that is, there are 2 of them, each is 6, not there are 6 of them, whoa nellie). Not that they don't like grownups but nobody we're staying with has kids...

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Benjamin
Date: 30 Jul 01 - 09:10 PM

What constitutes for "Children" at this gathering?

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: mousethief
Date: 30 Jul 01 - 03:06 PM

I do!

Alex

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Mrrzy
Date: 30 Jul 01 - 10:31 AM

Sounds great... anybody else that's coming have children?

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: reggie miles
Date: 29 Jul 01 - 01:59 PM

Mousethief, I just spoke to friend, Bill Merwin, who's been to the Acoustic Cafe. He and his fiance Lyn have performed there a number of times as the Strangers in Paradise and have said they've had very nice experience. They've been playing with old and silly Hawaiian and jug band material. Bill mentioned an event there in Sumner next weekend. They've invited me to join them for about an hour to play music. Perhaps we'll saw there as well.

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: wysiwyg
Date: 28 Jul 01 - 11:02 PM

Say hi to everyone for me OK?

~S~

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Benjamin
Date: 28 Jul 01 - 10:52 PM

I wish you could be there Susan!

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: wysiwyg
Date: 28 Jul 01 - 10:11 PM

Having a wonderful time, wish I were there.

~S~

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Amergin
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 05:15 PM

Sure enough, TTR! Nice to see you around again!

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Thomas the Rhymer
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 03:56 PM

Hey, Amergin... got room for me? I live in NE now, and I would love to go with! I've been working too hard, 'doing what I love', and trying too hard at foolish love to go online for a while, so I am back... and single...

...and somewhat noteworthy. ttr

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: ChanteyMatt
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 03:25 PM

Hey, Mouse! Do you have enough room for all these crazies, I mean musicians? Potluck? How many loaves of bread will arrive? I'll be there but I'd loaf to bring something else.

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: mousethief
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 02:02 PM

Aye on the $4. There are cooling towers in Satsop, are there not? From a failed WPPSS project?

Alex

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Amergin
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 01:10 PM

Well, Don, that is rough luck....I hope you are well enough to come along! And if not, there is always next time...

Reggie, I hope to see you there too!

nathan

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: reggie miles
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 08:38 PM

Uh.... sawry Alex....cooling towers??? Yeehaa, I'm goin' to a gathrin'! So, what's needed for the potluck? Should I pack my musical gear? Did I understand that the AC wants $4 from me if I participate in their open stage?

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Mrrzy
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 01:37 PM

Self, adult friend, and 2 6-year olds. I eat anything that doesn't have olives or fresh cilantro, or taste like licorice (no anise or anything). I like Irish whiskey (especially with decaf coffee and cream and sugar, yum!)... or vodka... the boys will eat pretty much anything that isn't hot and spicy, but like fruit best, right now. They will eat an entire cantaloupe with other fruits chopped up into the middle and keep going... and Don Firth, we'd be very happy to have you there, but if all else fails, maybe we can get you on the phone or something...

Oh, and my friend from Seattle is diabetic, so no sugar as an ingredient allowed for him. We are both garlic junkies. Sorry, I'm not much of a wine drinker, but I'm sure I'll be sampling some lovely vinyard stuff!

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Don Firth
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 12:43 PM

Amergin, I'm going to try to make it, but it's a bit problematic at the moment. I'm recovering from an accident I had some time back, and getting in and out of a car is pretty difficult right now. I'll have to see how things go.

Don Firth

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: mousethief
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 11:48 AM

Absolutely!

How are the cooling towers?

Alex

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: reggie miles
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 10:51 AM

It would be a treat to meet some of you in the flesh. I think I can make that event. Finally a gathering near enough to travel to. It's only about an hour and a half from where I dwell, just beyond the event horizon of the known universe, here in beautiful downtown Sultan. Is there room for one more?

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Amergin
Date: 24 Jul 01 - 09:30 PM

Don, will you be able to make it?

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Don Firth
Date: 24 Jul 01 - 08:09 PM

It's ALIVE!! It's ALIVE!!

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Amergin
Date: 23 Jul 01 - 11:36 PM

a horny elmer fudd?

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: JenEllen
Date: 23 Jul 01 - 03:10 PM

Then what's a "wee-fwesh"? (Don't answer that...)

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: mousethief
Date: 22 Jul 01 - 12:07 AM

That's Pepsi-Cola!

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Amergin
Date: 21 Jul 01 - 04:35 PM

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Amergin
Date: 20 Jul 01 - 05:59 PM

just refreshing...

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: MAG
Date: 20 Jul 01 - 02:55 AM

There's a thought; WW has many excellent ones. We could have a wine tasting. Well, not if Mouse wants to get us out of his house and on to drink elsewhere ...

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Amergin
Date: 20 Jul 01 - 02:53 AM

True enough!

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: JenEllen
Date: 20 Jul 01 - 02:44 AM

VERY funny Nathan! LOL...actually, I rarely touch the stuff. Can you imagine the scene that would be? I can barely be trusted sober :)

I only offered because this valley is fantastic for wines, and we can't send Mrrzy home without her tasting the bounty (and smuggling some home for later!)

~Jen

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Amergin
Date: 20 Jul 01 - 02:35 AM

That will be great, LL!

Alex....I can bring a bottle of whiskey....lol!

then, you'll have a slobbering drunk on your hands.,....(her name would be jen)

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 20 Jul 01 - 02:21 AM

For sure I'm coming ... don't know how just yet ... but I'll get there ... somehow1

LL

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: JenEllen
Date: 20 Jul 01 - 02:20 AM

I asked him the same thing, and on top of my own lil'grin, have wines and dessert covered. Anything else Alex???

~J

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Amergin
Date: 20 Jul 01 - 02:16 AM

Well, I'm bringing my charming smile made famous in the calendar....and a few other charming smiles I hope...

Seriously, Alex, is there anything you want us to bring? Mag, here does make a good suggestion....

Mag, I hope you can make it!

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: MAG
Date: 20 Jul 01 - 02:01 AM

There is still some chance I will be able to make this. What potlucks are we to bring? -- MAG

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: mousethief
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 07:13 PM

A family favorite: DIY stovetop enchiladas. With topping (well, stuffing) choices suitable for vegeterians and meat-eaters alike.

Alex

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Benjamin
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 07:10 PM

I'm coming and think I've got ride arrangements together. What's going to be for supper?

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Amergin
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 04:13 PM

oh, and that goes for those in the Portland/Vancouver, WA area...

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Amergin
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 04:12 PM

I'm going of course....For those of you who need a ride feel free to pm me...so I know how many to take....and know where to pick you up...

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: mousethief
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 04:07 PM

Okay, I need a show of hands so JenEllen (who has kindly volunteered to help me cook) and I know how many to set table for!

The date: 24 August.

The Place: Mousethief's House (see driving directions, above)

The deal: supper and conversation at the Mouse Place, followed by live music at the Acoustic Cafe, located just about 6 short blocks north of same in Sumner, WA.

The time: show up between 5 and 7; we'll eat around 7 and wander over to the Cafe around 9ish.

Please let me know if you're coming, either here on this thread or by PM.

Thanks!

Alex

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: JenEllen
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 04:05 PM

You're just honoured to be plastered...I read all about YOU! LOL

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Mrrzy
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 04:03 PM

And if you miss the Gathering, ChanteyMatt, I will be in the Seattle area for about 10 days... we might could (as we say down South) get together anyway...

JenEllen, don't let them worry you, I'm HONORED to be plastered (to your wall, or whatever)!

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: JenEllen
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 03:43 PM

Okay, note to self, to stay away from the cowchips...LOL

Yeah Matthew, the 24th, evening-ish...C'MON! Love to sing with a chanteyguy.

~J

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: ChanteyMatt
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 03:34 PM

Friday? The 24th? Why do I have to have a regular job? Well, perhaps I could call in "well" or maybe with eye trouble (can't see going to work).

I'm over on Bainbridge Island (Puget Sound). I'd be driving through Bremerton and Tacoma. If some one knows where the hell we're going, let me know. Have truck. Will Drive.

Matthew

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: mousethief
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 03:27 PM

Singing "Tiptoe through the cow-chips..."

Alex

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Amergin
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 03:19 PM

Mrrzy, staring at you from the wall? You go mushroom picking in the cattle fields again?

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: JenEllen
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 01:08 PM

That would be great if you could make it MarcB. Happy note, I just flipped the big clinic calendar and y'all have a great big day, highlighted and MRRZY'd, staring at me from the wall. Big smiles.

~J

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: mousethief
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 11:37 AM

We here in these environs often use the phrase "Pacific Northwest" to distinguish it from other northwests -- like Evanston, Illinois, home of "Northwestern" University.

Alex

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: Mrrzy
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 11:32 AM

Hey MarcB, that would be great!

Subject: RE: Northwest Gathering
From: mbridgham
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 11:07 AM

If I happen to be in Seattle or Portland on business that week, which I often am, I'd like to make the trek!

MarcB(formerly in the Northwest - US variety, now a Texan)