Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 08 Dec 06 - 12:30 AM

Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas, Jean.

Seamus Kennedy

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: Big Mick
Date: 08 Dec 06 - 08:15 AM

I wanted to wait until the actual day. Jean, you (and George, and Jon) are such a treasure! The Lane Family wishes all the very best for you now and always. I told Ciara that it was your birthday, and she sends her very best to you. You will get a kick out of the fact that she brags to her friends that she has met you. This usually leads to a discussion that includes me, with a bunch of 14 and 15 year old kids about traditional music. And the wheel keeps turning.

Pamper yourself, dear lady, and know that we all love sharing this good earth with you.

Happy Birthday,

Mick

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: karen k
Date: 08 Dec 06 - 12:20 PM

Jean,
I, also, as Mick wanted to wait until the actual day. In fact I planned to start a thread myself but Joe beat me to it reviving my thread from last year. Anyway, happy birthday, grand lady and dear friend. Knowing you means everything in the world to me. You have lived in my heart since I was 6 years old as you know. That's a mighty long time ago now. I wish you long life, much more singing and a very happy birthday. Give my best to George and I hope to see you again soon. A card is on the way but might not make it in time.

Very much love,
karen

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: Bert
Date: 08 Dec 06 - 02:26 PM

Happy, Happy, Happy.

As well as all those things people are saying about her she can sing pretty well too.

And she's a bit of a gammon rasher.

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: Severn
Date: 08 Dec 06 - 02:53 PM

Happy Birthday from one who has greatly enjoyed your singing and writing for around 40 years!

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: jeffp
Date: 08 Dec 06 - 03:04 PM

I wish you a very happy birthday, Jean.

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie)
Date: 08 Dec 06 - 06:04 PM

My thanks and deep appreciation to all of you. Now I must confess,Karen, that the reviving (rahashing?)of the 2005 thread was my fault. I was feeling kind of guilty thinking, "Lordie- someone is going to think there HAS to be another JR birthday thread!" So I thought, why not just revive an old thread (for everyone, not just for me)? That would let folks off the hook, somewhat- they could write again, or not, as they pleased. If you all like this idea, perhaps it can be done more widely, as individuals wish- just tell Joe! Now he's going to be mad ae me for making more work for him...

Anyway, if it's a BAD idea just say so. I liked it even more than I had thought I would- it was good to read last year's greetings and good wishes; they were as fresh today as then, and the new ones are a lovely bonus.

Love and blessings to you all,    Jean Ritchie

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: Rex
Date: 08 Dec 06 - 06:33 PM

Joe is quite right to have Jean's birthday good wishes in the music section. Who is more musical than she? She and her whole wonderful singing family. Many happy returns of the day Jean.

Rex

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Dec 06 - 06:46 PM

It was a great idea, Jean! Almost as though each person could have their own birthday permathread. It is fun to read the previous year's postings.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: Ken Schatz
Date: 08 Dec 06 - 08:20 PM

Happy Birthday Jean! Such a pleasure to sing with you on Nov 19. Thanks for all, and best to all the family,

Ken Schatz

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: Alice
Date: 08 Dec 06 - 08:49 PM

Many, Many, Many Happy Returns of the DAY!!!
Love you and thanks for all you do!

Alice

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: georgeward
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 02:22 AM

Happy Birthday Jean, and thanks for more inspiration than you will ever know.

And    regards to the lads as well,

- George

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: InOBU
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 12:22 PM

What can I say, but Happy Birthday, and thanks for brightening so many lives with your music and storries. Many many many many more happy returns of the day.

Thine in the light
lorcan Otway

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: kendall
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 04:30 PM

And the warmest of wishes from the frozen north!

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: Little Robyn
Date: 10 Dec 06 - 12:43 AM

Hi Jean. In honour of your birthday we played your Barbry Ellen track from the Smithsonian Folkways CD Classic Mountain Songs, on our radio show, Folk on Sunday.
Kidnapper's Community Access Radio is a small radio station, here in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand and we have a regular group of listeners.
This afternoon's programme was programme number 537.
We also discovered an award certificate waiting for us,
Valued Programme Maker
Mitch Park
2006-Hastings Studio
Best Traditional Programme.
A great day!
Robyn

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday kytrad-Jean Ritchie Dec 8
From: maeve
Date: 08 Dec 12 - 05:24 PM

Just so y'all know, Dan Schatz has a thread going to print and give to Jean, so some folks may want to stop by:
Jean Ritchie Turns 90

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I moved messages from this year to this year's thread, and closed this one. -Joe Offer-