Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale

Subject: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Peace
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 02:47 PM

One of my real pleasures on the Mudcat has come to be Abby's threads. Invariably I learn something and I find them entertaining as well. I have always respected real bravery--and quite often that means working at your task without receiving much in the way of applause or recognition. I want you to know that your posts have come to mean a great deal to me. I seldom miss them, and on the odd occasion when I have had something useful to add I have felt like I was able to contribute in a small way to the sum of people's knowledge about a subject. Thank you for your work, dedication and consistency.

Sincerely,

Bruce

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Duke
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 02:52 PM

I agree 100% Abby's items are a must for me and have been for quite a while. I sometimes wonder where all the info comes from and how Abby manages to post it here day after day. Dedication is such a great thing.

Many, many thanks!

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Azizi
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 05:15 PM

I second that emotion.

[Well, actually I third it].

Thanks, Abby!

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Jeri
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 05:28 PM

I've enjoyed Abby's 'Happy' posts since I first encountered them on Usenet. I read them these days, but rarely have much to add, so, totally against my usual modus opera and Andy, I don't try to add anything.

I don't know where he gets this stuff, but I also admire Abby's dedication. Every once in a while, I learn something, and while it's harder to stumble over an opportunity to do that amidst the opinions and egos, it's what I like most about the Internet.

Thanks much!

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 05:54 PM

For the Usenet material, see the archive at Dick Gaughan's website: http://www.dickalba.demon.co.uk/happy/

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 07:17 PM

THANX To Sale on rec I found the DT's.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

but for years had him confused with one of the local harpies and an old girlfriend

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Barry Finn
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 10:58 PM

Always found Abby interesting & HAPPY, on usenet, on mudcat, on holiday or in person, quite a nice fella, a good bloke to be with & a treasure who's got a snappy punch. Thanks Abby
Barry

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Joe Offer
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 11:18 PM

When Abby started posting the Happy! threads on Mudcat, I indexed his threads and updated the index every day. Then we had the Big Crash, and all of my links got scrambled. Bless him, Abby took over the indexing and sends me a completed index to post every month.
Thanks a lot, Abby! In your honor, I fixed all the HTML I had screwed up on the indexes.
-Joe Offer-

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Happy! happy? Happy! Index

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Ron Davies
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 11:21 PM

They're great--always worth reading--and I often learn something. Definitely one of the best aspects of the 'Cat.

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: GUEST,Art Thieme
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 11:27 PM

Always consistently informative and thought provoking. Thanks, Abby, from here in Peru.

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 11:41 PM

Abby
The number of us who read your Happy! threads and don't post, but go away "happier" are numerous. Thanks!

LEJ

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Stewie
Date: 03 Feb 06 - 02:41 AM

Always and enjoyable read. Thanks from down under.

--Stewie.

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Anglo
Date: 03 Feb 06 - 03:24 AM

Peru, Art? That why you eat all those Lima beans?
(Yes, and thanks Abby, as well).

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Peace
Date: 03 Feb 06 - 06:32 PM

It is wonderful to see many folks posting to this thread. There are people in our lives who exemplify something that is essential to the human spirit but so often hard to attain: Patience.

I have been reading Abby's posts since they started (again) about a year back and some threads just fade seemingly without being noticed. I was really hoping that people would extend their thanks to him because it's important (IMO) that all people receive a kind word or a 'well done' now and then.

Thanks once more, Abby.

BM

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Tootler
Date: 04 Feb 06 - 02:57 PM

I would also like to mention Abby's courtesy.

I have contributed to a few of the Happy! threads and recently received a PM thanking me for my contributions. A nice touch.

Thank you Abby.

Geoff

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Joe Offer
Date: 04 Feb 06 - 03:57 PM

Feel free to contribute to the "Happy" threads. Sometimes, the "Happy" topics are such that they don't warrant replies, so don't reply just to move the air around. Since the threads are of a special nature, be aware that I may delete or move messages in them that are off-topic. All of the "Happy" threads are more-or-less PermaThreads under Abby's control. The titles are also reserved for Abby's threads - so imitators will have their titles changed. I've been sporadically crosslinking them to related songs and topics when it's appropriate - I hope people think that's OK.
We even had a few people flame Abby (click) when he started the "Happy?" threads. Abby being who he is, I think he was kinda proud to get flamed...
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: KathWestra
Date: 04 Feb 06 - 04:58 PM

Adding my voice to the chorus. Thanks so much, Abby, for providing this to all of us with (as Peace noted) such devotion and dedication. It's a great resource you provide, and I'm grateful.
Kathy

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Cluin
Date: 04 Feb 06 - 06:28 PM

I used to read Abby Sale's "Happy" posts years ago on rec.music.folk on Usenet (before all the bitchiness there drove me off that neighbourhood of the internet). They were always informative and uplifting. It is good to see them here.

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Wolfgang
Date: 05 Feb 06 - 10:48 AM

When I have only the time for a 5 min visit to Mudcat I look for these threads.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: Folklore: Thank you, Abby Sale
From: Abby Sale
Date: 05 Feb 06 - 11:05 AM

Gee!