BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise

Subject: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: catspaw49
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 03:34 PM

I know that many of you have met Allan C. as he and Bill Sables are our most travelled 'Catters. We all remember the Great Mudcat Adventure quite well. Allan has also been a regular Getaway attendee as well.

In the 5 years I have known Allan on the 'Cat and from what everyone else has often said of him, I felt I knew him pretty well.....and I was right. A kind and wonderful gentle soul and a true gentleman. Intelligent, articulate, humorous, thoughtful.......all the things I assumed he would be, he was when he stopped by my home for an all too brief visit last week. There is always the feeling of friends unmet when I have met other 'Catters and it was the same with Allan. Although I was unable to make contact during Allan and Bill's Adventure, it remains one of my high points on the 'Cat as I rode along vicariously. That feeling has been refreshed as I have now met both Allan and Bill in 3D and also Allan was thoughtful enough to bring along the infamous "Mudcat Guitar" that was signed by so many during their trip. Happily my name is now on it as well.

I figured Allan to arrive around noon but he was early and I hadn't even had time for a shower....actually I had time, but I'm just lazy. So if my initial hug was a little tentative, I figured who the hell would want to get close to someone who looked and smelled like I did!!! Anyway, he was a blg hit with Michael and Tristan and also a huge hit with Sissy and Jaeger, both dogs greeting him for a long time with their worst manners, generally reserved for folks they really like. I was so happy it was a time when Karen was home and awake (working nights means a weird schedule at times) and also that Wayne was able to come down for the day as well. Wayne and Connie hosted Bill, Sam, and Ian for us as I had to go into the hospital the next day for surgery, so Wayne too has gotten to meet both Bill and Allan. Connie had to stay home and hold their eldest son's nose to the grindstone to finish his end of year schoolwork. In any case, Wayne came away with the same great feelings as Karen and I.

Allan my friend, you are a gem and a treasure and we all thank you!!! Sissy sends additional tongue lappings and leaps and bounces as well. It was great having you here!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Morticia
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 03:51 PM

He is a bit special, isn't he? *G*

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 04:04 PM

Pretty darn kewl...sure enjoyed the on-the-road phone calls...such places he stayed! Glad he got to stop by, Spaw!

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Sorcha
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 04:14 PM

I didn't get to see him this time, but he called and we waved as he drove by on I-25 40 miles west. Glad you are home and safe, AllanDear.

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Dani
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 04:33 PM

Allan stopped by NC on his way (?) and I saw the guitar. I got to touch your signature on the guitar, 'Spaw! It was ALMOST like meeting you in person.

You are right. He is a sweet gem of a guy, and a real treasure to this community.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 04:54 PM

A true gentleman. I'm glad you finally got to meet him!

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 05:13 PM

Allan is a rare gem. A sweet gentle soul who manages to be all male at the same time. No secret, I love him dearly.

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: CarolC
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 06:19 PM

Allan was the first Mudcatter I ever met in 3D. He and his friend David met me at the Waffle House in Winchester Virginia for lunch back in Nov of 2000. I was so inspired by the experience, I wrote my first ever song about it. He sure does get around ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Giac
Date: 06 Jun 03 - 06:55 PM

I'd heard he was pretty special, but if Spaw says so too, that must make it so! **Grin**

Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Allan C.
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 12:03 AM

Well, this thread goes into the TRACE file for sure! Anytime I get to feeling low, I will come back and read the lovely things that have been said here and will most certainly be uplifted.

It has always been a privilege and a pleasure to meet every one of the somewhere-near-two-hundred 'Catters I have encountered. Those I have met or revisited in the past month or so were such a treat. For those of you who don't know, I have traveled some 10,000 miles in recent weeks, driving more than 3,000 of it myself and meeting 'Catters all along the way. I was fortunate enough to be able to visit England in time to attend the Yorkshire gathering. I was also blessed with an opportunity to visit Ireland. In both cases, I was blessed with the presence of our own dear Morticia who was only too happy to serve as guide.

Meeting the bunch at Yorkshire was a thrill I am sure to never forget. And after a few pints, I was singing along with songs I had never ever heard before! As always, it was a joy to finally put faces with the many names I had come to know on the Mudcat. I won't even try to list the names of the many I met and spoke with. However, I must tell you all that it was a distinct pleasure to be invited to tea at Selby's home and to meet his wife and family. It was also a special treat to have the chance to spend a couple of nights under the roof of Bill Sables and his lovely Lorna. I have wanted to do that for a long, long time.

I was only able to visit Ireland for three days and although I didn't encounter any 'Catters there, I had the time of my life! Due to a small mix-up at the car hire, Morticia was unable to be authorized to drive the car. This left me behind the wheel on the "wrong" side of the car and on the "wrong" side of the road, driving in downtown Dublin (and later on the roadways of southeast Ireland.) There is more to this tale, but suffice it to say that I hope that guy on the motorcycle wasn't as frightened as Morty was. I should tell you that Morty and I spent an evening at the Brazen Head where Morticia received a standing ovation for having sung a couple of songs so beautifully. The rest of the visit was spent motoring down to Wexford and back to Dublin by way of Kilkenny. We had many fabulous adventures along the way and ate like royalty!

There is no way to convey how much I enjoyed my two week visit to England and Ireland except to say that all there should be forewarned that I will return as soon as it is at all possible and next time you won't get rid of me so quickly!

Almost as soon as I got off the plane back in the States, I left for the West, stopping in Montana to say a "howdy" to Mudcatter, Alice. It was on the way back from there that I zipped past Sorcha's bailiwick and phoned her. I also kept in contact with kat who was nice enough to keep track of my whereabouts during my trek so that someone might know where to look for the body should something go amiss. (Nothing did, I am happy to say!) Thank you kat! SINSULL was along for a portion of the ride by phone as well.

2,430 miles after I left Alice's home in Montana, I arrived at my own in Virginia. However, the last leg of the journey led me to 'Spaw's door. I have been wanting to meet this man since his first posts on the 'Cat. I was quite nearly heartbroken that the route Bill and I needed to take during the Adventure was too distant from Ohio to include seeing 'Spaw. But now, as he says, both Bill and I have finally met him.

I suppose I could say that 'Spaw was no surprise as well and in many ways that is quite true. Some of the few other 'Catters who have met him and others who have come to know him by way of regular phone calls, etc., had let me know a bit more about him than can be found in his posts. It was a pleasure to meet Karen and Michael and Tristan as well as the increasingly famous Wayne. Let me summarize my feeling about the visit by saying that he and I talked with one another, almost non-stop, for almost six hours and probably could have gone on for quite a few more except that I had to leave. There aren't many people I would find that interesting.

I spent a night or two at home in Virginia before hitting the road again to travel to North Carolina. I was on a mission. It seems that sometime after I headed for England my good friend and 'Catter, BarbaraLynn had sent word to Bill Sables that she wanted me to bring back a stone or two from a small town near Selby where her family roots had once been. Bill immediately contacted Raggytash who lives in the town in question. Raggytash not only gathered a few stones but also assembled a variety of informative publishings about the place which he included in a bag which eventually got to me at the Yorkshire gathering. My mission now was to deliver this bag of goodies to BarbaraLynn. I am happy to report that the goods have been delivered and BarbaraLynn was totally thrilled to receive the bounty.

Because BarbaraLynn lives not very far from where the 'Cat's own Dani has her restaurant and where 'Catter, Janie lives, it only seemed right that I should drop by to see them as well. It was fabulous to see them both again and especially nice to discover that Dani's restaurant was doing so very well. Dani was pleased to tell me that Judy Cook has been booked to perform there in August. I very much hope to be able to attend.

I am now finally back at home and have had to put an end to my wandering for a while so I can earn enough money for the next time. Once again, it was a tremendous pleasure to visit with so many of the wonderful 'Catters who make up this great community of ours. I sincerely hope more of you will make the effort to get to do something of the sort someday soon. It is such fun!!

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Sorcha
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 01:56 AM

Oh Allan, we all love you so much. Next spring, drive out and pick me up so we can go to the East Coast to catch the plane for Yorkshire/Beltain. I want to stay at least 3 weeks. If I can get to the East Coast it will only be about $$250 round trip. If I have to fly from Denver it will be over $2,000.

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 03:11 AM

Sinsull, get in the queue!!!

Allan it was a pleasure to see you in Yorkshire - maybe you'll visit again soon? *BG*

Rest assured, when you do return to England, you have a little (harem? Posse?) group of female followers who will give you a warm, soft place to sleep any time you want!

I must admit, I WAS surprised - I wasn't expecting him to be half so cute, nor so funny. Talented I knew about.

When next you visit these shores.....

XX

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Escamillo
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 04:29 AM

It's good to see that you have met and enjoyed the meeting so much I envy you both for having met the other.

Un abrazo for Spaw and Allan
Andrés

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 11:31 AM

I see a disturbing pattern emerging here. How will Kendall react when he sees all his groupies jumping ship?

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 06:47 PM

I got room for 'em both.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 08:37 PM

and what a cup of coffee he can brew!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 08:37 PM

Nice save, Dani.

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Sorcha
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 09:31 PM

Are you em-bare-assed yet, Allan? Grin!

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: mg
Date: 07 Jun 03 - 10:17 PM

Sorcha..don't fly out of Denver...you can fly to Seattle and it is often about $500 round trip to England....Southwest to and from Seattle might be another $200...you could go to the moon and back for $2k. Or fly to the East Coast...

mg

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 Jun 03 - 11:30 AM

Having met Allan at the Yorkshire gathering I can only agree with all the others have said. He is a true gentleman and I hope we will meet again very soon - I have a feeling this will not be his last trip to our shores :¬)

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Big Mick
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 01:36 PM

Damn but I hate it when my friggin' work puts me out of touch for a awhile. Allan..................how the hell could you be that close and not call???????? Oh well, I will see you at the Getaway and force you to drink a Guinness as punishment. The nature of your sin is so grievous that I may force a double shot of John Jamesons very finest Irish Whiskey on you as well.

I am so glad you finally got to meet our Spaw 3D. Despite his demeanor here, he is a gentle loving soul. You are two of a kind.

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Tinker
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 03:22 PM

Allan and Catspaw.... humor and twinkle... sparkle and surprise... Sounds like a great evening.

Tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Mrrzy
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 03:31 PM

Yes, he is a sweetie. I've been privileged to know him for years before I joined the Mudcat, in fact he tried to talk me into it years before I joined it on my own... and he's still my twins' honorary uncle! Sounds like agreat trip, when do I get to see pictures?

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: kendall
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 03:59 PM

One down, two hundred to go. (groupies)

seriously, Terri is one of the funniest people I have ever known. The very best to you both. (snif)

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 05:31 PM

Hey, Kendall, I'm still available as soon as I get rid of Manitas...... how about a part time basis?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Morticia
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 05:55 PM

I am not giving up my place in the Kendall groupie squad just because I'm getting married.....I have life time membership and a special decoder ring and everything

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Micca
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 06:49 PM

Oh yes he was a surprise!!! I didnt expect him to go into "marriage mode"!!!! I am very happy for you both!! It helps that I think you are both Nice people...

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 06:52 PM

HMMMMM... this is the second year I have attended the Getaway and the second year a Mudcat marriage has resulted. What are the odds?????

As for you two: I cannot be happier for you both. Allan knows I believe he walks on water when no one is looking. Terri does the water into wine thing, I am sure. Be happy and take care of each other.

Love you both,
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: kendall
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 07:54 PM

No more weddings for me. At my last one, it was a military wedding....
well, there were guns there.

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: kendall
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 07:57 PM

Terri, you will always have a special place in my heart.
Liz and Walking Eagle, so many lovely ladies, so little time.

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: catspaw49
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 08:01 PM

So Sins, what are you anyway? Some sort of Munchhausen matchmaker? Anyway, I'm glad this one is out now and I'd add that I can't think of two better people for something good to happen for!!! And Morti........Perhaps there are a few things you need to know so come over here and sit on Uncle Spaw's lap.......Uncle Spaw show you a trick.

I meant to add this before. When Allan was here he said his favorite story I ever told on the 'Cat was this true one that follows. To make it easier for him to find, here it is again:

We stop at Ponderosa for supper. I asked the teenage girl behind the counter for some cream for my coffee. This turned out to be a stupid question. I had looked in the stainless bin thingy and all there was left was the ice to cool the little creamer containers. She stared down at the empty bin like it had just been deposited there by aliens. Since she wasn't moving, I thought I should elaborate.....a real mistake.

I said, "You know, that bin there with the ice.....It holds the milk.......The ice keeps it cool.........It's empty....." She stares at me as though I am the alien and still doesn't move. Okay, I keep trying. "You know, cream? Milk? To put in my coffee. The milk goes in the bin there and I get some to put into my coffee???" Suddenly it seems to dawn on her and she says she'll be right back. I turned to Karen, who's a bit incredulous herself, and I make disparaging comments about the girl.

Karen is chastising me for being a curmudgeon when Miss Ditz returns with an open pint of milk. I'm thinking, "Okay, so they're out of creamer," and reach to take it from her when...........have you got it figured out?................yeah, that's right,....she pours the carton of milk into the bin with the half-melted ice! There is a 2 second pause before Karen and I look at each other and then are convulsed in laughter. It's so bad that it takes a minute or so for me to say, "Can I see the manager for a minute?" Manager arrives and I, choking with laughter, try my best to tell the tale. He finally looks down and sees the bin, full of watery, icey, milk and stares at Miss Ditz..........Then back at the bin........Then again at Miss Ditz.........Then back at the bin.........And after his own "pregnant pause," starts laughing himself. Nice fella'.......gave us a 25% discount saying the laugh was worth it.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Morticia
Date: 10 Jun 03 - 08:03 PM

Love that one, Kendall....you don't mind if I file the serial numbers off and use it, do you?

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: kendall
Date: 11 Jun 03 - 06:42 AM

Since you have just broken my heart, I should say "No" but go ahead.

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Allan C.
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 01:10 AM

Kendall, I feel the same way and echo your, "No more weddings for me." At my last one, Terri will be there.

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Sorcha
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 03:27 AM

Well, Allan, we should hope so.............grin! Don't forget to come see me once in a while......or call.

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: kendall
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 12:15 PM

Sorcha, can Terri visit me while Allan is visiting you?

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Allan C.
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 12:44 PM

While that would certainly be up to Terri, Kendall; in the words of the immortal Bartleby, the scrivener, "I would prefer not!"

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Sorcha
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 03:37 PM

LOL! All ya'll come on out!

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: kendall
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 04:27 PM

HEHEHE

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Morticia
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 04:32 PM

I'm not sure my fiasco believes your intentions are honourable,Kendall.*G*

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 04:35 PM

You'se is bad wicked people....

I knew there was a reason I kept you round the place....

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 05:31 PM

Have had a few days to recover from the shock and now a few questions. Does this mean that Terri will be at the Getaway every year or that Allan will not? If Kendall is invited, will there be a military wedding this time? Or just a brawl? Where do we meet to practice "I Love You Truly" with our best vibratto? Will there be a Jell-o Pit at the reception? Will Micca officiate? He has a license, right? And if he does, who will give the bride away? Doesn't sound like Kendall can be trusted to hand over the goods. Will Liz fight Phoebe for the role of Flower Girl? Can Dick Greenhouse sing "Another Unfortunate Wedding" while I croon "Those Wedding Bells Must Not Ring Out"? Have you recognized the folly of your announcement and decided on an elopement? In which case "James, Hold The Ladder Steady" is in order.

aND i AM JUST GETTING STARTED!!!! dAMN cAPSLOCK!

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 07:17 PM

Already learned 'sorry the day I was married', going to start on 'don't get married girls' soon....

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Micca
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 07:49 PM

Sins, I have already promised not (even under the influence of torture or whiskey) to give the Bride away!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: kendall
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 08:16 PM

I never realized I was so transparent!

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Sorcha
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 08:56 PM

I think we've decided that Micca is going to be the pageboy.He can't wear his kilt and is not allowed to make a speech. I'll learn Wish I was a Single Girl Again........

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Amergin
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 09:00 PM

well if he were wearing his kilt....wouldn't he be a bridesmaid? BG.

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 09:04 PM

A pageboy? With his hair cut into a Prince Valiant do?

Like glass, Captain Morse.

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Tinker
Date: 12 Jun 03 - 09:30 PM

Does the pageboy have blue velvet knickers??? SINS, Who's James? Shouldn't Allan hold the ladder? I need to renew my passport.

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Allan C.
Date: 13 Jun 03 - 12:07 PM

Just for you, Tinker:

James, Hold the Ladder Steady
Words and Music by John D. Loudermilk

James, James hold the ladder steady
James, James I'm packed tonight I'm ready
James, James hold the ladder steady
I'm a'comin' down to your ar-ar-ar-rms
I'm a'comin' down to your arms.
Now James and I we went to mama and showed her my diamond ring
She said "my poor little baby, you must be crazy, to think of such a
thing"
So James, James hold the ladder steady
James, James I'm packed tonight I'm ready
James, James hold the ladder steady
I'm a'comin' down to your ar-ar-ar-rms
I'm a'comin' down to your arms.
Now James and I we went to daddy and said that we want to be wed
Daddy said "nope, you'll just have to elope" and laughed as he went to
bed
But James, James hold the ladder steady
James, James I'm packed tonight I'm ready
James, James hold the ladder steady
I'm a'comin' down to your ar-ar-ar-rms
I'm a'comin' down to your arms.
I'd hate to see 'em in the morning when they both completely flip
He'll be sayin' "they cain't", she'll be feeling faint
And I'll be kissing my husband's lips
So James, James hold the ladder steady
James, James I'm packed tonight I'm ready
James, James hold the ladder steady
I'm a'comin' down to your ar-ar-ar-rms
I'm a'comin' down to your arms.
FADE
James, James hold the ladder steady
James, James I'm packed tonight I'm ready
James, James hold the ladder steady

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Tinker
Date: 13 Jun 03 - 01:15 PM

Allan, it's perfect for the repetiore of the "Choco Woman's Choir" picture them performing in matching eclessiastical purple. The Chocolate song, 16 Stone.... Truely a memorable event...For a formal occaision such as this do the jeans need to be replaced with purple leggings???

Tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 Jun 03 - 01:21 PM

Micca can't be bridesmaid that is going to be El Greko and Geoff is going to be usher and go round telling people to 'ush.

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Allan C.
Date: 13 Jun 03 - 02:06 PM

Gosh, with all these people in attendance, do you suppose there will be room for Terri and me?

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 13 Jun 03 - 02:11 PM

Well Allan...you and Terri are only providing the excuse for the party!!....and as long as you don't start calling me Aunty Cat like your Good Lady I'll buy you a drink to celebrate!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Jun 03 - 04:48 PM

Allan, you and Teri will have to stay outside........

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Sorcha
Date: 14 Jun 03 - 12:47 AM

PS--You are allowed to hold hands.......and kiss at the end. Noting else.............LOL!

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Jun 03 - 12:49 AM

Ahem...I've said, privately, that I think they need to do this mid-pond on a ship of some sort, to be fair to both sides. I mean it would seem natural to do it at the Getaway or up in Yorkshire or something like that, BUT the middle of the pond, like they did when connecting the telegraph lines under water seems more fair to all who would want to attend.

We could have a fiesta with synchronised swimmers, as well as some of the Lord of the Dance performers, I see Shatner is doing that is some ad, now, maybe Little Hawk could get him, and let's see we'll get kilts for all of the gents and some pipes and swords so we can have a sword dance and get a morris side, too, plus Micca can bring a giant, then from across here, we'll have Kendall, Charley and others doing s/chanteys, as well as some blues by Max, DW, bet and I will do some cowboy and Sorcha can fiddle up a storm, Big Mick can play his low D, everyone one else can join in or take a turn...it'll be a giant extravaganza and we'll get BBC/PBS to follow around and do a documentary and Mudcat will go on and on, forever and ever with nary a care for funding, in fact there will be an endowment for a small Mudcat University and Retirement Community and it will say over the doorway, "Brought to you by Terri and Allan's wedding extravaganza - get your copy on dvd, today!"

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Allan C.
Date: 14 Jun 03 - 01:33 AM

Jeez! No need to feed these imaginations. They are so full, they fairly spew!

Terri and I are discussing the possible launch of a hot-air balloon so that we can put all of this into some sort of perspective. Perhaps we would be well advised to stay up there until the dust clears or until we run out of proper ale - whichever comes first.

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: Morticia
Date: 14 Jun 03 - 01:56 PM

(in a very small,meek voice).....Erm, do we get any say in this wedding or shall we just turn up when we are told to?

You can only fit so much proper ale into a hot air balloon....

Subject: RE: BS: Allan C. Was No Surprise
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Jun 03 - 06:04 PM

Terri and Allan, my dad had four daughters. He always said he couldn't afford four weddings; when we got ready to tie the knot, he would give us each $100 and a ladder to elope. I am sure if I told him of your plight, he'd do the same for you now.**bg**