From Max: Mudcat Update

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: number 6
Date: 21 Jul 06 - 07:09 PM

Good one Jeri ... I've had one of 'those dogs' before.

sIx

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Jeri
Date: 21 Jul 06 - 07:08 PM

...I think it was the last, though.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Jeri
Date: 21 Jul 06 - 07:06 PM

I can't remember the guy's name. If I recall correctly (and I'm not 100% sure), he did apologize, and Bruce indicated it wasn't a big deal, that it wsn't the first time the dog had an unfortunate encounter with a car.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Jul 06 - 07:05 PM

Ah, I thought you meant something this year, Jeri. I remember the threads about annamill's get-togethers. NJ has never been the same since she left, has it? Er, well maybe a bit with Big Mick there, now?:-)

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: number 6
Date: 21 Jul 06 - 06:54 PM

So who was the guy who ran over Bruce Springsteen's dog? Did he apologize?

sIx

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Jeri
Date: 21 Jul 06 - 06:37 PM

Kat, it was in NJ in - was it 2000? It was when annap became annamill. It was on the beach, and I remember the guy who ran over Bruce Springsteen's dog (because he'd written a song about it) was there, and Roger in Baltimore was there, and Bert, and we helped them move into their new house. It was great, but every time I was at her place, whenever and wherever that was, was great.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 21 Jul 06 - 01:30 PM

"Jeff and I have made massive progress on the mudcat fixes."

Great news indeed!

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Jul 06 - 01:22 PM

Annamill's wedding recption??!! Where did I miss this??!!

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 21 Jul 06 - 10:21 AM

I figgered November from his original post, just in time for the Getaway.
Giok

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 21 Jul 06 - 10:21 AM

At this point in a more advanced pregnancy and this time of year the problems are more likely water retention and keeping the electrolytes in good order than morning sickness. A healthy, varied diet rather than chugging Gatorade is going to make the difference. I discovered that vitamin B-6 and eating small amounts of protien during the day helped, especially when it came to preventing the elephant ankles that can occur with the heat and retention.

SRS

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Jeri
Date: 21 Jul 06 - 09:49 AM

Ginger (I like the candied stuff) helps with nausea, too, but I don't know how good it is for morning sickness. Did you say when the baby's due? (I know the liklihood that question will be answered is pretty slim, since 1) Max has choo-choo-chooed to Chatanooga, and 2) It's Max I'm askin'.

I remember you two running off for an illegal ocean skinny-dip in the night during Annamill's wedding reception. It's hard to imagine the two of you acting like adults. I hope it's not a constant state.

I seem to notice the rapid-fire (as in 10-15 in a row in the same thread within a minute or two) spam has diminished. If that's related to your work, thanks! If one of the things included in "implementing a few new features to combat certain annoyances" involves methods to reduce trolling and sniper attacks, I'd be happy.

In any case, have fun and stay cool.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: GUEST, Topsie
Date: 21 Jul 06 - 04:57 AM

On morning sickness, I always found salty crisps (chips in US) did the job. I'd discovered it for car sickness as a child - and still resort to them on mornings after I've had a bit too much to drink.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Jul 06 - 04:45 AM

Pardon me Max, is that the cat that chewed your new shoes?

Nice one boss, nice to hear Emily is blooming, albeit a hothouse bloom, hope Lily's not wearing her out too.
Best wishes to you all.
Giok

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Matt_R
Date: 20 Jul 06 - 03:04 AM

Wow, lots of stuff happened while I was away. Max and Emily ... that is awesome.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: bobad
Date: 20 Jul 06 - 12:39 AM

The fixes and stability have not gone unnoticed and unappreciated Max. Thank you for your effort and wishing you and Emmy all the best in your forthcoming production.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: michaelr
Date: 20 Jul 06 - 12:11 AM

Great news about the fixes, Max! Heartfelt thanks to you and Jeff for keeping up and improving this wonderful site.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: JedMarum
Date: 20 Jul 06 - 12:05 AM

Woo Hoo. We love you Max - and wish you, the baby and her soon to be Mom all the very best!

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Max
Date: 19 Jul 06 - 11:25 PM

Emmy is OK. Yes it's been really hot, and she's hotter, but we're managing OK. She says to make sure to say "Being pregnant in the summer stinks!"

Jeff and I have made massive progress on the mudcat fixes. We're excited again, and can't wait to finish it. How about that? Since June 1, we've been up and running very very close to 100%.

Off to the south...

I'll be in chattanooga for the next several days. If anyone is down there, shoot me a line.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 19 Jul 06 - 07:51 PM

I groan in sympathy every time I see a pregnant woman this time of year. My first was born Aug. 30, which is why my second was born March 7. Keep your feet up when you can, and good luck!

SRS

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: JedMarum
Date: 19 Jul 06 - 06:16 PM

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: SharonA
Date: 18 Jul 06 - 10:59 PM

...especially these last 2 days of heat. Temperatures just shy of 100 degrees here in the Philly area.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Jul 06 - 10:37 PM

Max, any news, yet, on the second half of the update and how's Emily doing, esp. in the heat?

Thanks,

kat

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: GUEST,Marty
Date: 29 May 06 - 10:37 AM

Hi Don,
The Nashville sounds cool, which model is it, I'm after a Super De Luxe model. These are superb instruments, you are lucky to have found one.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Big Mick
Date: 28 May 06 - 12:57 PM

Right friggin' on, Edmund, old buddy. And I would not have been introduced to some extraordinary beers!!!!

I am going to get up your way yet. Hugs to both.

Mick

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: CET
Date: 28 May 06 - 12:49 PM

Congratulations, Max!!

As for the criticism, most of it is well intentioned, and some of it actually makes good sense. The whiners and malcontents, as far as I'm concerned, can take a long run off a short pier. You have created something extraordinary, and in my case it is not too much to say, life transforming. How else could I have got to make friends from Simcoe County, Ontario to North Carolina to England, Scotland and Germany? How else could I have found a home away from home in the Press Room in Portsmouth, NH? What are the chances I would ever have been able to sing with people like Bonnie Milner, Joy Bennett, Heather Wood, John Roberts, Kendall Morse and Jeff Warner? What was the likelihood of me being able to learn German outlaw songs from Wolfgang and Wilfried Schaum, or walk into a session full of complete strangers in France and find myself immediately at home?

You are doing great work and don't let anybody tell you different.

Edmund

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: GUEST
Date: 28 May 06 - 12:38 PM

congrats as well, from cllr in Tunisia

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: jimmyt
Date: 28 May 06 - 12:36 PM

Congrats Max. THe cat is also great! Good deal all the way around   jimmyt

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: MBSLynne
Date: 28 May 06 - 11:20 AM

.....And it's one more push and that'll do
Childbirth's no bed of ro-o-ses.
Bear down!

sorry...all I could remember of the birthing shanty. Congratulations!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie)
Date: 27 May 06 - 06:49 PM

What diplomacy, Max- I have to hand it to you (with my congratulations)... you KNEW that none of us would be grouchy at the occasional Mudcat problems- if you lumped the news in with telling us about the new baby. Very good- it reinforces the feeling of family that all Mudcatters have!    Long live Family and Friendship!   Jean

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 27 May 06 - 04:35 PM

That's a good one, Jeri. Keep workin' on it.
Alright, Emily--ginger, the pithy part of an orange--do you already know about soda crackers? They helped me some. Awful to carry a baby during the hottest part of the year, but apparently that'll be the earlier part of the pregnancy. I had one at the end of August in Austin, Texas. God--the heat and exhaustion--but got over piddlin' tummy upset early, so didn't have to suffer that too much.
NEWPERSONNEWPERSONNEWPERSONNEWPERSON.......hoooooooRRAAWW!!!!! (does anyone remember an old Doonesbury strip just after a baby was born? Two guys-one's the dad-looking at infant and wow-she's-beautiful-ing; one of them says to the other, "Let's not teach her about ar-ay-see-eye-ess-em.", the other one says, "I'm hip.")      Tw

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: GUEST
Date: 26 May 06 - 09:52 PM

Slow again :-(

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Bill D
Date: 26 May 06 - 07:38 PM

I shoulda known there'd already be one!

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Snuffy
Date: 26 May 06 - 07:08 PM

Great news Max. Best wishes to you all.

How about this one CHILDBIRTH SHANTY

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Col K
Date: 26 May 06 - 07:00 PM

Congrats Max and Emily and of course Lily.
Thanks for all you do for all your family both at home and here in cyberspace.
I hope all goes well for you all,
Lots of Love
Col

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Jeri
Date: 26 May 06 - 05:36 PM

Getaway: Labor songs workshop.

My start at one (a parody, although the tune I know's a bit different):

Push, push, push, push,
And bear down on the kid
Squeeze him toward the portal
Just like your momma did
Grab ahold of daddy dear
Forget it he never shall
When baby navigated
Down the birth-I-ing canal

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Bill D
Date: 26 May 06 - 04:44 PM

Jenny..."Paddy Doyle" sounds just the ticket for the final push!

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: artbrooks
Date: 26 May 06 - 04:43 PM

Clearly it wasn't...or do you think there was another reason that the Cat has often been out of service until 10:00 am or so, Mudcat time?
:>)

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: beardedbruce
Date: 26 May 06 - 04:31 PM

Giok,

"With Umbilical Chords of course."

Remind me to bring you a case of Old Dominion to the Getaway for that!


Max,

WHile we appreciate all your work, get your priorities straight- the fiber optics, while nice (and cost effective) should not have been the first item on your mind...

8-{E

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: gnu
Date: 26 May 06 - 03:04 PM

Like I said on the "name the baby" thread... Awwww, a baby!!!! Congrats.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: JennyO
Date: 26 May 06 - 02:16 PM

I'm not entirely convinced that such shanty singing would be welcome at the actual birth

Aw, I dunno Charlie - I reckon "Paddy Doyle's Boots" would do the job nicely :-)

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 May 06 - 01:59 PM

The Parturition Shanty, with a chorus that goes, Heave away, push away.
With Umbilical Chords of course.
G.

I'll get me surgical mask !!

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Charley Noble
Date: 26 May 06 - 01:52 PM

BillD-

A baby haulin' shanty, or launching shanty? I'll have to think about that one. Now if Max and his darling Emily would call the kid "Joe" or "Rosie" we could certainly work something up rather briskly.

However, I'm not entirely convinced that such shanty singing would be welcome at the actual birth. Frankly it scares me just to think of it!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Wesley S
Date: 26 May 06 - 01:39 PM

My advise to eveyone expecting a little one is to start stocking up on diapers now. And to also make a double batch of any dinner you make so you'll have some to freeze. You won't feel like cooking later.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 May 06 - 01:37 PM

Och Jude you're slowin' doon ye auld quine!
G.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Alba
Date: 26 May 06 - 01:29 PM

Oh my it is awfy fast noo Max. A Lassie canny keep up.
The Mudcat is Flying.... Woooooooooooooooooooooosh LOL
Thanks so much
Jude

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: vectis
Date: 26 May 06 - 01:05 PM

BRILLIANT NEWS on both fronts.
If everybody clicked on the links attached to each thread EVERY TIME we opened a thread it whould raise loads more money for the Moggie the easy way.
Links at the top of the thread will help Max.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 26 May 06 - 11:00 AM

I was speechless! So hot towels, rubber gloves and wellies on packing list for Getaway!!

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 26 May 06 - 10:54 AM

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 May 06 - 10:43 AM

Well, Spawdarlin'...maybe in your world it's not a baby if it's old(er), but this Argentinian, whom Escamillo posted a thread about, may disagree: Hey Baby mp3!

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update
From: Bill D
Date: 26 May 06 - 10:41 AM

A November baby? Gee, maybe we could have a nurse AT the Getaway, reserve a special room and have the baby there.....oh, never mind. (But what a place for a chanty workshop!)

Anyway, most bodacious congratulations on the impending reconfiguration of your familial unit....and them glass wires shore do work slick, too!