Merry Christmas, Everyone!

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From: terrier
Date: 24 Dec 06 - 08:07 PM

BARK! The Herald Angels Sing.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

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From: pdq
Date: 24 Dec 06 - 07:53 PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!!!

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From: Slag
Date: 24 Dec 06 - 07:49 PM

Thanks all, for the Christmas lift! I'm fighting of blues like never before, having lost my father in September (other stuff too, but isn't there always to some degree or another?). The God of Peace upholds me. May He upholds and bless you all this time of the year especially. Merry Christmas!

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From: Severn
Date: 24 Dec 06 - 10:36 AM

Rest ye merry!
Let nothing you dismay!

...and thanks to Catterdom (Catterhood?)Assembled for all the ways you both knowingly and unknowingly have helped me keep things afloat for the past year. Bless you all!

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From:
Date: 26 Dec 03 - 06:18 PM

It's great to hear from one and all.

Now to see what the New Year brings. Hopefully, MUCH better than 2003!

Wouldn't take much for me!

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 26 Dec 03 - 07:28 AM

Merry Christmas 1998!
It's amazing how long some years last!!!!!!!!!!
Quack!
Geoff the Duck.

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Joybell
Date: 25 Dec 03 - 05:35 PM

And greetings back to everyone from us here in Victoria - the one in Australia. So glad I found this family and so glad I have been so warmly welcomed. Thank you all. Joy

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Peace
Date: 25 Dec 03 - 01:42 PM

Merry Christmas to all. May we learn to live in peace.

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From:
Date: 25 Dec 03 - 01:37 PM

 

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From: Robin2
Date: 24 Dec 03 - 10:51 PM

Merry Christmas dear friends!

Robin2

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From:
Date: 24 Dec 03 - 10:28 PM

Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ur Dhuibh
Merry Christmas, to you

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Rasta
Date: 26 Dec 98 - 11:32 PM

Have a merry Christmass an a happy new year with better days to come . New songs - old songs- new banjos -guitars etc. get together with some of your pickin friends and keep these ballads alive. -keep on singing. happy -ho ho ho The Rasta

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Animaterra
Date: 26 Dec 98 - 07:47 PM

I had a beautiful day with my family, and like many of you also wondered about those spending the day alone, or as good as alone. With Joe and Peter I wish for more songs in the lives of others, and make that my mission all year long, offering group "singalongs" and such in my community. Joe, I too felt an incredible connection during "Amazing Grace" the night of the execution- what a powerful experience! Merry Christmas to you all, whether warm or cold, alone or (like me) suffering from a surfeit of jolly relations! Most of us in the US have forgotten that there are still 10 more official days of Christmas, so let's keep singing and celebrating! Peace- Allison

BTW if you see Sandy Paton, congratulate him on the birth of another beautiful grandchild!

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Big Mick
Date: 26 Dec 98 - 09:41 AM

Every time I think it all has been said, there you 'Catters go again. Roger, we are brothers under it all. You made me feel the feelings of that gathering, as if I were there. And I appreciate the invite, I had a great time.

Alice, God bless you for being a part of our town. You cannot imagine the mental images I had, and the thoughts as I imagined your day and your thoughts. You have been such a source of good feeling in our community here, and I always look forward to your thread comments. May yuour son grow to be just like you. We could use a men like that. And, you have a great web page. I especially like the diary.

Skarpi, you are a window on another culture, and I find the mix of Ireland/Iceland to be fascinating. I hope you will take the time to tell us more about the 13 Santa's and their names and meanings.

My treasured friend, Barbara, why does it not surprise that you would be off singing for others on Christmas. You are a pearl of great worth, but you already know that I think that of you. You bless us with your presence.

Alan, you are a good friend, but why do you persist in drinking that "swill" when Guinness is available? ****LOL****. Thanks for all your sharing of your knowledge my friend. You know what I am talking about. You are never afraid to help and I am grateful.

And to all of you Mudcatters, friends who are and friends who will be, let us continue to improve our haven in '99. We have something special here, and that is due to all of you.

All the best,

Mick Lane

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Alan of Australia
Date: 26 Dec 98 - 08:05 AM

G'day,
Snow?? We spent Christmas day & boxing day in the pool sipping ice cold Fosters.

Cheers,
Alan

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: skarpi Iceland
Date: 26 Dec 98 - 06:57 AM

Gleðileg jól og farsælt komandi nýár til allra á Mudcatinu frá mér. Happy Christmas and have good new year to all on the Mudcat from me , In Iceland we have white Christmas at last we had some snow , but not for long It´s gona rain In a few day´s from now , It´s been a strange winter in Iceland . In Iceland we have 13 santa and each one of them have a name . So I´ll send to you from santa All the best on the new year and may god be with you and let´s hope that everyone can live in peace at the year of 1999 . bestu kveðjur skarpi. Best whises skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 25 Dec 98 - 07:45 PM

Alice, thinking about you eating alone made me realize how many people must have done that today, despite the storybook image of big, jolly family gatherings. Your son is lucky to have a mother like you.

My husband and I went down to the Soup Cellar with our instruments and sang carols for a HUGE CROWD for about an hour. Not only were there dozens of guests, there were dozens of volunteers, too many in fact. Many who just wanted someplace warm and friendly to go for Christmas. And we all found that place.

May all you mudcat folks have a joyful holiday season, with music and folks you care about.

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Alice
Date: 25 Dec 98 - 07:25 PM

Roger, that was a very touching story. Thank you. I spent the day with my son, cooking cherry pie and turkey dinner while we watched a video of The Sound of Music. He went in his room to read (Count of Monte Cristo, school homework) and when I went to call him to dinner, I found him asleep. I ate alone!! He is still sound asleep. I checked into the Mudcat, and here I met with people I have come to treasure, even though we may never meet face to face. As the day has faded into darkness, I wish you a Merry Christmas. Thanks, friends.

alice in montana

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 25 Dec 98 - 05:49 PM

As Christmas fades here in Maryland, it is as cold as December. There is a skiff of snow on the ground that makes it all pretty without ruining the roads for travel. I attended a party with my second cousins this year. They are part of the next generation in my family, young men and women with children in those wondrous ages from about 4 to 12 years old. I do not see them often, maybe every 3 or 4 years, but I was asked to bring my guitar and I did.

We had some flute, violin, and vocal Christmas music from the kids and then I got out my box. I started with a few carols, just the guitar, no singing. My 88 year old uncle who often doesn't even know what building he is began to sing along. Slowly others joined in.

Late, I began with my second cousins' favorite song, "I Wish I Was a Little Bar of Soap." I first sang it for these young women when they were probably six or seven. Without prompting, they joined in, and then their husbands joined in and finally their children joined in. I sang a few new verses I have learned. The song has been passed along to two generations and it warms my heart to have been apart of it.

The other "requests" were for "How Do I Know My Youth is All Spent" and "Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road." Not Christmas, but as family remembrances.

This holiday is already a special warm memory in my heart because music has enabled us to touch each other. My aunt and uncle, the matriarch and patriarch of this group. May not last another Christmas and all of the adults know this. This Christmas will forever be special to me and I believe for others in the room as well, and the music will be a part of that.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Roger in Baltimore

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: alison
Date: 25 Dec 98 - 02:11 AM

Happy Christmas everyone

My Christmas Day is just about over whereas yours are only starting....... have a great day.

and thanks for all of your friendship over the years.

Slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Pete Peterson
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 11:03 PM

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night and a wonderful 1999. Here in the N hemisphere the days are getting longer and the earliest sunset was two weeks ago already and I saw Venus in the evening sky for the first time in over a year and ther is much to look forward to, God willing. God Bless us all, everyone! PETE

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Annraoi
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 09:34 PM

De thaisme a tharla mé ar an láithreán seo. Nár mhéanair damh !! Scoith an eolais agus scoith an cheoil agus scoith comrádaithe. Nadolig Llawen. Nollaig Shona. Accidentally I happened onto this site. Wasn't I the lucky one. The best of information, the best of music and the choicest companionship. Happy Christmas to all my new friends, even those who do not know they have helped me. Annraoi, from the edge of the World.

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: McMusic
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 08:47 PM

Peter T.-- That is the Great Undertaking. Not to go off on a theological bender, but sometimes I think we've been given the blueprint to earthly paradise; we just haven't discovered how to get one another to go along with it. Perhaps one day the progress of mankind will lead us there, huh? God bless again.

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: McMusic
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 08:41 PM

Mick Lowe, No offense meant, my friend. 'Though I'm Irish to the bone (all 4 grand parents came from the old country), I have no inherent hostility towards the English. To be truthful about it, I've been fortunate to have met several people from England and have found them to be warm, delightful folks. This said, may I offer a special greeting to you and yours, and any other 'Catters who come from GB--may the peace of God settle gently upon you, and may my people and yours come to a better understanding and appreciation for one another; and may the sorrows of our shared history lead us all to a greater compassion for our fellow men--and women. God bless.

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Craig
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 07:58 PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all at the Mudcat Cafe. I've had a wonderful year reading all of the threads and have learned a lot from you. Best wishes to all who come to the Mudcat Cafe.

Craig

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Den
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 05:49 PM

Here I sit with a pint of Guinness and a head full of memories, thanks to all the contributors to the mudcat over the last few years. I have enjoyed the discussions and contributions, its such a unique thing to see in this age of me, me, me that so many people can come together under the banner of folk music (however you interpret it)and willing share. I have a heart full to burst..hopefully not before I finish this Guinness. Anyway I wish you all a happy holiday and all the best in '99. Now I have to go do the Santa Claus thing.

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Benson
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 05:47 PM

Greetings to each and all from Florida......where I have been "Dreaming of a White Christmas" for nigh unto thirty years......It hasn't happened yet and I am waiting for the "air conditioner" to ...."kick on"........I guess it is about 78degrees Farenhiedt......oh......there it goes...It just "kicked on".......Well, anyways, .......Merry Christmas!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: BAZ
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 05:29 PM

Nadelek Lowen
Ha Bledhen Noweth Da
Gans Gorhemmynnadow Da A Kernow
Merry Christmas
and a
Happy New Year
With good wishes from Cornwall
We still have 94 minutes till midnight and Christmas day begins.My thanks to you all for being there.
Baz and Mrs.Baz.

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Joe Offer
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 04:38 PM

Peter, I'll second your wish. I've been trying to get ordinary people to sing all my life, with mixed results. Let's all keep trying, eh?
I have another wish: someday, I'd love to hear all of us here at Mudcat, singing together at the same time and in the same place. Many of us were singing "Amazing Grace" last weekend at the time of the execution - I could almost feel all of us together as I sang. I wish we could sing together for a happier occasion.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Bob Landry
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 12:13 PM

My best wishes for the Season to all of my Mudcat friends.

Bob

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Peter T.
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 11:40 AM

As usual asking questions. Can anyone here work out a way to make ordinary people unashamed of singing together the rest of the year the way they still seem to be willing to at Christmas? That is my Christmas wish, and I am sure all Mudcatters feel the same. Could somebody work on this and get back to us in time for the new year?

Best of the season to all.

Yours. Peter T.

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Parable Jones
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 11:15 AM

Merry Christmas to all mudcatters and thanks to all who have helped with my queries over the year, especially big Mick and Mick Lowe who have been a great help. If anyone is looking for a Hogmanay party in Scotland me and the band are playing the Dean Park hotel in renfrew. Drop in if you're passing.

Peace to all P.J.

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Largo
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 10:56 AM

Merry Christmass to ye aa !

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From: Martin Ryan.
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 10:09 AM

Happy Christmas, gang! See you next year.

Regards

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From: John in Minnesota
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 09:49 AM

Merry Christmas to all of you around the world. Here in Minnesota we have been afraid that we would not have a white Christmas. Just in time, our friends in Manitoba and Alberta have sent us some good old fashioned winter weather. We have a couple of inches of snow on the ground and it should get up to 10 degrees F. today, our warmest in a week.

My wife and I are looking forward to bringing in the New Year with a dance at the Tapestry Folk Dance Center in Minneapolis.

I am new to the Internet, and very happy to have found a site like the Mudcat.

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Ritchie
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 09:20 AM

My introduction to Mudcat was thro' looking for words to a song about drinking... Well ,as is customary around this time, we all leave work at lunch time to partake in a little light refreshment. I voluntered to come back to work 'to man the fort'. Hee hee...really it was to logon (see the thread about addiction) I felt that I had to wish everyone lot's of love and Peace & Happiness thro'out the whole world. Funnily enough I invited my 21 year old son, who is home from University to join us..."what have you bought Mam for christmas ?" I asked him... "Oh, I've written her a poem" he replied (he was only joking, the tease..)but I then thought of all the nice poems and songs that have ever been written and thought would n't that be a nice thing to do.....

So my wife(who I love dearly)'s big present this year is.. an introduction to Mudcat and all the lovely,kind,knowledgeable,warm etc.etc. people that I have been lucky and priveleged to meet.

Thank you all.Merry Christmas Everyone.

love and happiness

Ritchie

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Alan of Australia
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 08:01 AM

Merry Christmas from Down Under. We're amongst the first on the planet to get there. It's now officially Christmas day in Sydney.

CHEERS,
Alan

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Big Mick
Date: 24 Dec 98 - 06:41 AM

"Irish you a Merry Christmas, Irish you a Merry Christmas,
Irish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year"

Mick Lowe, you don't have to fight anyone to demonstrate your love of Irish Music, you have shown it to us over and over.

To all my friends at the Mudcat, thanks for the community we have built here. Happy Christmas to all, and a prosperous New Year.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Mick Lowe
Date: 23 Dec 98 - 09:57 PM

Who cares where we're from.. I'm English, proud of it but will fight anyone who says they love Irish music better than I do.. or English Folk, or American Blues... it's the music that counts and more so the playing of it.. and beyond that the very special opportunity we have in transcending geographical boundaries via the net and the mudcat, in sharing the passion we all share.
I feel very honoured that I have such a vast resource of friends and knowledge at my disposal. I am endebted to everyone who has responded to my many "questions" this past year.
I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas and the New Year brings joy to you all.
Mick

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: McMusic
Date: 23 Dec 98 - 09:42 PM

Webby--name the time and place for the basg and I'm there!! MG- The Irish began, the Irish held on...and the Irish endureth forever!

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: MG
Date: 23 Dec 98 - 09:07 PM

From the bottom of the World, the origin of all things Wintery, Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year, Nollaig Shona agus Aithbhliain Faoi Mhaise d'achan duine. The Irish began and the Irish held on, even in the most far-flung regions of the Earth. MG

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Frank McGrath
Date: 23 Dec 98 - 09:00 PM

Happy Christmas to you all. May you have a healthy, peaceful and prosperous New Year.

It is a pleasure meeting you on the Mudcat and I am looking forward to your fascinating threads in 1999.

God bless and keep singing.

Frank McGrath
Nenagh Singers Circle
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Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Ana
Date: 23 Dec 98 - 06:55 PM

That last word was "desire"- my machine just loves to mince my words my words my words my word

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Ana
Date: 23 Dec 98 - 06:52 PM

Well apparently NZ's the first country to wake up to Xmas.The weather's shaping up beautifully-it's presently 25C,an immaculate sun-shiney day,narey a cloud in the sky. The sea is a spangley turquoise, and the wee yachts are sailing in a cooling breeze. The snow has now completely melted from the distant hazy blue mountains. Family (both blood and heart) are starting to gather;carols tonight, food and drink tomorrow (oh and pressies), then picnics with left overs (and more alcohol no doubt) until New Year when it's time for another bash!!Aaah- I'm on holiday-yippee!! Have a fun Xmas everyone, and may the new year bring your hearts desi

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: MMario
Date: 23 Dec 98 - 02:57 PM

*okay...lessee if I can remember this...* (for those in the northern hemisphere)

in this season of darkness and cold, may we all grow in kindness, love and charity; as the days grow brighter and warmer, so may our hearts. Have a happy whatever!

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: The Shambles
Date: 23 Dec 98 - 02:48 PM

The Seasons best to you all.

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Bert
Date: 23 Dec 98 - 08:51 AM

Merry X and a Happy Noo to all Mudcateers.

Bert.

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Kris
Date: 23 Dec 98 - 05:37 AM

M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

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KRIS

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: Webby
Date: 23 Dec 98 - 05:28 AM

Thanks McMusic. A merry Christmas to you too and to all Mudcatters everywhere. I feel privileged to have such a large family of friends out there. Wouldn't it be nice if all of us could get together some day for a BIG bash?

Subject: RE: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From: John in Brisbane
Date: 22 Dec 98 - 10:08 PM

McMusic has said it all. The best wishes of my long suffering family and I to al Mudcatters. Hope to be part of this global musical family again next year.

Regards
John