OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: JennyO
Date: 10 Nov 03 - 02:44 AM

Charlie and Brett, once you are in Oz, in that period before you get to Sydney, will you be

1. checking your emails

and

2. logging onto the Mudcat as Guests occasionally?

In other words, what will be the best way to contact you? I'll send you each a PM or an email in the next few hours. No time right now.

Jenny

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 10 Nov 03 - 12:13 AM

We'll see about wiggly in 10 days or so....

For the record, I am wiggly and jiggly.

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: JennyO
Date: 09 Nov 03 - 09:02 PM

Well we could very well be whacked-out after all those red wines :-) We might also be wasted, wonky, woozy and wandering. Dunno about wiggly....

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 09 Nov 03 - 06:07 PM

Wonderful?
Willfull?
Whackedout?
Wiggly?

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: JennyO
Date: 09 Nov 03 - 08:22 AM

Not censoring anything, Bob. That's what I understood it to be. You can stick in words like witchy or wicked, but I think it was pretty flexible anyway. If you have any other ideas, do tell.

Jenny

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Bob Bolton
Date: 09 Nov 03 - 07:38 AM

G'day JennyO,
"... WWW's (Wild Wise Women ..."

Wild Wise Women ... is that what you making of Dale's old WWW ... Cripes - PCensorship creeps in everywhere - even among good leftie folkies!

Regards(les),

Bob

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: JennyO
Date: 08 Nov 03 - 08:49 AM

Ah yes, Charlie - those nights at John and Dale's, of dinner, lots of wine (John is a bit of a connoisseur of a good red) and songs! Been there and done that quite a few times. In fact, last year, Dale and I and a couple of other women were practising songs for Gulgong Festival - we called ourselves the WWW's (Wild Wise Women, not the World Wide Web) so visits to the Dengates' place were a weekly event. However I'm not going to Gulgong this year - the Roaring Forties are on at Woodford, so I'll be going there.

But I can feel a dinner coming on soon - it's been a few months - a balmy night such as tonight sipping on a pre-dinner drink out the back near the frangipani tree sounds very inviting! Must give those nice people a call.......... :-)

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 08 Nov 03 - 12:05 AM

But, I'm already there!

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Charley Noble
Date: 07 Nov 03 - 05:40 PM

Thanks, Sandra. We'll track John and Dale down some time during our stay. John was the featured performer at the Blackheath Folk Club in the Blue Mountains when I sang there two years ago. They also invited us over to their house in Sydney for dinner, lots of wine, and songs.

You know, a week from now we'll be somewhere south of here, where it's not freezing at night, and EVERYONE sings great songs!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 06 Nov 03 - 08:50 AM

Charley, the Dengates will be performing in Canberra on Dog night - I'll see when they are available the rest of your stay.

sandra

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Charley Noble
Date: 05 Nov 03 - 05:42 PM

LOL

I'm gonna have to switch to Judy's PC.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 05 Nov 03 - 05:07 PM

Funny, those only popped up when we started talking sports....

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: GUEST,JudyB
Date: 05 Nov 03 - 03:25 PM

For those who don't get the ads (Hi, Charley), the current ones on this thread are "Endangered Species" and "Help Brain Tumor Patients" - no way am I going to make guesses as to how the ad picker chose those based on the last few entries!!

Judy

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Charley Noble
Date: 05 Nov 03 - 09:47 AM

Would someone be sure to remind John and Dale Dengate of the extraordinary things happening at The Loaded Dog on November 22nd? I don't have an e-mail address for John and Dale and we'd like to see them again early in our re-visit.

Let's see if I've got the coffee ordering options right:

I want a "tall", a "vente", a "grande", I think in order of size. Then there's "black", "white", and "bunnah watete" although that last one may have been what I used to order in Ethiopia. Maybe I'll just bring some coffee beans to chew!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 05 Nov 03 - 07:46 AM

oi!! stop all this sporty talk.

let's get back to music & tourist stuff

sandra (tho with a grand final on Dog night, & Jack having already given his apologies cos a friend is getting married, will he take a TV to the church & reception?? He has already missed one Dog due to the call of the TV)

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Bob Bolton
Date: 04 Nov 03 - 09:39 PM

G'day Brett,

" I know there is a difference between our football and rugby ... "
Well ... it isn't quite that simple round here - for starters "Rugby" is part of the name of both "Rugby Union" (which is having its World Cup) and "Rugby League", which is the dominant local religion)! To outsiders, they look pretty similar ... like the way Roman Catholicism and Anglicanism (Episcopalism to you ... ?) look similar ... but there is far less tolerance!

I like the English explanation, of a few years back, that said:

"Rugby Union is a thug's game, played by gentlemen ... and Rugby League is a gentleman's game, played by thugs".

Regards,

Bob Bolton (football atheist)

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 04 Nov 03 - 07:38 PM

I'm with you Jenny. I know there is a difference between our football and rugby but I couldn't tell you what those differences are. I take delight in purposely mixing up sports terms when people start talking sports around me. I am set for my journey. Last night I bought my tickets for the flight from Cairns to Sydney. Sorry Hrothgar, I will not be stopping in Brisbane after all.

So, Charley, what can I bring you from Guam? Want another mermaid?

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: JennyO
Date: 04 Nov 03 - 09:38 AM

The mind is boggling at the idea of us singing rugby songs at Margaret's.

I'm afraid I'm not very sports minded. I couldn't even tell you which horse won the Melbourne Cup today - hell, I couldn't even tell you the name of one of the horses in it!

Jenny

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Charley Noble
Date: 04 Nov 03 - 08:32 AM

"22 November is Rugby World Cup final night"

Brett, we may have to dredge up some of our favorite Rugby songs. Maybe we can "kick" a few ideas around while we're on the beach at Port Douglas.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 04 Nov 03 - 07:19 AM

Roger, you are very clever! Swapping the dates of the singing session is a Good Thing!! (Watching footy, however, is not a Good Thing in my world-view, tho.)

Will you be in Sydney the Friday night cos we have been known to have singing sessions on Friday nights? Or will you be around on Sunday? Maybe we can get our diaries together. Tho Sydney is a big place & footy stuff has been happening in far-flung corners - where will you be?

sandra

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Hrothgar
Date: 04 Nov 03 - 05:35 AM

Sandra, sweetie, get real. 22 November is Rugby World Cup final night, and I don't have a ticket. I will be in Sydney the weekend before, though, for a semi-final.

And I'm not entirely silly, you know. This month my singing session is on the 29th. I can work out priorities, difficult though these decisions might be sometimes.

Apropos of nothing here, 22 Nov is also 40th anniversary of Kennedy's death.

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 03 Nov 03 - 06:17 PM

Oh! What joy! To get good coffee again! One of my very few complaints about Guam is that the coffee here does not appeal to my taste.

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Charley Noble
Date: 03 Nov 03 - 01:54 PM

JennyO-

Badde Manors is good for a treat! Most of the time we seemed to gravitate toward a more modest establishment about two blocks up from St. John. But there are many to choose between!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: JennyO
Date: 03 Nov 03 - 08:29 AM

Which coffee shop is that, Charlie? One of my favourites is Badde Manors.

Jenny

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Charley Noble
Date: 03 Nov 03 - 08:18 AM

Much to Judy's disgust, I'm all packed! Of course I'm not exactly sure WHAT I packed but it's all in there, somewhere, and for some reason my luggage is "meowing."

I've been in contact with a Ron Brown from the Newcastle Folk Club and he mentioned hat there are some folk music activities I might join in association with their Sunday, November 30th, "King Street Fair." Something they call a "busking forum" which might be some sort of free-for-all with banjos, concertinas, and chainsaws. What joy!

Say, Brett, we'll be having breakfast soon at one of our favorite Glebe Point Road coffee shops. We'll treat you to a fat tall one. BG

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 02 Nov 03 - 06:03 PM

Packing now? You still have two weeks! What will you wear in the meantime? If you pack your shorts now you'll have nothing to wear when you are working in the yard. And you'll need your swwimsuit for your next foray to the beach.

I believe in the long time Burnham tradition of waiting till the night before then throwing the contents of my chest of drawers into a duffle bag. I can sort it out when I need something to wear.

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Charley Noble
Date: 02 Nov 03 - 08:57 AM

Brett-

I think the "drop bears" are similar to what we call "hangdowns," nasty critters if you're not careful. We were fortunate, last time around, not to encounter any.

Well, today Judy and I are beginning our packing, tossing various clothing items into sorting boxes to get some idea of what we'd like to bring and what can actually fit into our compact luggage. Of course, there's extra room in my banjo case for socks and underwear, which sometimes raises a grin when it's inspected at the other end. But at least it's clean when we're heading out!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 01 Nov 03 - 11:51 PM

Black opals? Drop bears? I've heard of black bears and I've dropped an opal before but...

OK Mary, I'll check around on the ground and look for black opals. I hope I can figure out how to recognize them. You might end up with a chunk of asphalt.

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Chris Maltby
Date: 01 Nov 03 - 10:16 PM

I think the kangaroos and drop bears have cleaned them all up, because I haven't seen any around for quite a while now.

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: SINSULL
Date: 01 Nov 03 - 09:17 PM

Send me a black opal, Brett. I was in Austalia in the 70s and they were just kicking round on the ground.

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: JennyO
Date: 31 Oct 03 - 11:28 PM

Brett, I can understand how it would feel daunting, being here for the first time, but it sounds like at least the Sydney part of your stay is going to be well taken care of. I was talking to Margaret this morning about some of the details. Boy are you going to be busy!

I will PM you soon. It would probably be helpful to have your email address too, although I suspect Margaret already has it.

Now gotta get back out in the garden - heaps to do unless you like having a BBQ in something cross-between a jungle and the local tip!

Looking forward to your visit, Jenny

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 31 Oct 03 - 06:11 PM

I don't think I've made it clear to anyone but this is my very first vacation ever! Down through the years I have taken trips to visit family and trips to DO things and, of course, business trips, but I've never said, "I'll go to Australia just to look around."

Because of this the decision making process is somewhat daunting.

I'll go to Australia just to look around.

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 31 Oct 03 - 06:47 AM

Good one, Brett

Maybe we can persuade Hrothgar to give up running his singing session on the 4th Sat in Nov, & come to Sydney for the Dog! What about it, Roger?

Or as you say, Brett, you could save Brisbane for a subsequent trip.

sandra

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 31 Oct 03 - 12:54 AM

I've been reviewing the schedule of events for our sojourn in Sydney. It sure fills up the schedule. And it sure looks like a fun time. This could be one of those vacations after which I'll need a week to recover.

There is so much going on that I think I'll have to fly down from Cairns just to be able to get to it all. The loss there is that I'll miss out on seeing Hrothgar in Brisbane. But it might be best for my peace of mind if I restrict this trip to Port Douglas and Sydney and plan to see other parts of the country on a subsequent visit.

Decision, decisions....

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: JennieG
Date: 30 Oct 03 - 07:47 PM

I like the sound of those squiglies - I want one! Does this mean I now have to start haunting fishing shops? There aren't any fishing shops in Beautiful Downtown Sefton where I live. There isn't much of anything really......but we do have a pub which advertises its "Miss Best Bits" competition. I don't know what that means though.
Bob: I think perhaps it was Frankie Davidson who sang the song about Kings X. I can hear it in my mind and it doesn't have an English accent, which it would if Charlie Drake were the singer. It's the kind of Aussie song that Frankie Davidson always seemed to go for.
Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 30 Oct 03 - 05:38 PM

Oh God! The squigglies are coming. I'd back out of this trip but the tickets are nonrefundable except for some of the more advanced forms of death.

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Charley Noble
Date: 30 Oct 03 - 08:32 AM

Brett-

It was NOT a "sex shop"! The squiglies you so accurately describe were purchased from a "bait shop" where they are sold in sets to tuna fishermen for trolling. We were amazed at their rainbow display on the ceiling and knew that we had to buy some. Each one is about 12 inchs long, hollow, flexible rubber shaft, and in several flourescent colors. We always thought they would make a nice accessory for a Full Monty dance routine, but for some reason Roll & Go members adamently refused to cooperate (rise to the bait?).

So much for my dreams of becoming filthy rich, but I'm not a bitter man. Just perhaps there will be an opportunity to market these squiglies down under: set up a direct export/import connection from Shelburne, Nova Scotia, to Sydney, Australia. I'll bring samples.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Bob Bolton
Date: 30 Oct 03 - 07:18 AM

G'day Sandra,

On that note you should valianly drag this thread back into its true music province ... how about posting Have You Ever Been to See Kings Cross (was that by Charlie Drake ... back in 19 xx ... ?).

Regard(les)s,

Bob

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 30 Oct 03 - 06:39 AM

"in a sex shop in Canada's maritime provinces"???!!!

Will I ask why such a shop is different to other of it's ilk in other places, or would it be best if I say nothing & ignore several of the most recent posts to this thread?

My neighbourhood (being the entertainment capital of Sydney) is full of such shops, Charley, if you want to research the subject.

sandra

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 10:40 PM

Charlie has a thing for squigglies, hardly goes anywhere without them. They come in flourescent colors and he enjoys waving them around. I've know some people with strange fetishes but this supasses them all.

Charlie, the Aussies may not want you to come along if you bring your squigglies.

However, if you want to know what they are just scroll down.

















They are large rubber squids. I personally think he bought them in a sex shop in Canada's maritime provinces.

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: JennieG
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 07:45 PM

No Jenny, I don't think I spread it around on Saturday - it hit me suddenly on Monday, on Tuesday I couldn't go to work and haven't been able to since. Geez Brett, I don't think I would be much fun at an orgy at present! I'm still curious about squiglies though. Wriggly orgies?
Cheers
JennieG - perhaps I should get into the brandy - for medicinal purposes only you understand!

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Chris Maltby
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 07:30 PM

Ok - sot it's still October (just). A brain explosion I suppose - and not related to any lurgies or squiglies or other legendary ailments. I suppose I'll just have to crawl back into my burrow and wait patiently...

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 06:48 PM

Don't ask!

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: JennyO
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 10:29 AM

Wot's a squigly?

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 09:21 AM

"Step into my parlor," said the spider to the fly...

Brett, maybe I should bring a couple of "squiglies" so we can better protect ourselves from the welcome efforts of these Oz folks?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: JennyO
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 08:39 AM

A lurgy is a "code id the doze", or the flu, and no Jennie, I don't want it. Hope you weren't spreading it my way at the Dog on Saturday!

Jenny

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 05:46 AM

Oh, I thought it was an Aussie pronunciation of orgy. It seemed like an odd question but I was ready with an affirmative answer. *grin*

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Bob Bolton
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 02:41 AM

G'day Brett,

Don't bite ... it's contagious!

We forget that you poor Yanks grewe up deprived of the glorious Goon Show - years of inspired ½-hours of hilarious insanity from Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, (later Sir) Harry Secombe ... and sundry other suspicious characters.

The word "lurgi" (or "lurgy") comes from an episode called The Dreaded Lurgi ... and has given yet another new, goon-inspired word to the English-speaking world (but not America).

Regard(les)s,

Bob

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: Naemanson
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 12:18 AM

I'll bite, what's a lurgy?

Subject: RE: OZ Foray from Maine & Guam-Late November
From: JennieG
Date: 28 Oct 03 - 11:49 PM

It's not raining today. Yet. But Sydney will put on a warm welcome for you regardless of the weather!
Watch out for those cranky kangaroos and wombats on the highways at night - a few weeks ago my son hit one coming back to Sydney from Canberra after a gig, very late at night - pity about his little blue sports car. Score: Wombat 0, Stephen 1, insurance company 10!
Cheers
JennieG at home today - anyone want a lurgy?