From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06

Subject: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Max
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 12:58 PM

Lots of news: Max – Pene Azul - Mudcat

Emily and I sent a card to our parents recently. Went like this:

Front Cover:

Center:

Back:

We're married! (finally) It's funny because the folks have been harping on us to get hitched.

Baby is due any time now. Official due date is November 11, but all signs are pointing to an early birth. We’re ready for any time now. So… I won’t be making it to the Getaway this year. Need to stay local.

Some recent pictures of Lily:

Here - Here - Here - Here - Here - Here - Here

Alexis is 16 now, very soon will have her drivers license. She’s doing very well in school, and is an all around great kid.

Pene Azul: Pene’s father has taken ill, very ill. Pene has been spending about 20 hours a day tending to his father at the hospital. To do this, Pene has quit most of his jobs, and is in quite a bind with all of his and his father’s bills, not to mention the medical expenses involved. So please send your best wishes to Pene, and consider making a contribution to [e-mail] using http://paypal.com. I am putting several items from the mudcat physical archive into the auction to raise funds for Pene in this very difficult time. The items are awesome, so dig deep, take something awesome home and help our only employee of this great resource.

Mudcat update: We fixed it! We have officially recovered from the crash last year. All the data is right, and we’re very close to putting it live. We hoped to have it ready for the anniversary, but are very slightly behind schedule due to our personal issues. What does this mean? The search results will link correctly and be updated daily. Doubles are gone. Google results will link correctly. And we’ll be able to begin work on a defense system for the spam and deal with some guest issues.

I have some great ideas in action for a permanent source of funding for the Mudcat. Our 501(c)3 status in now pending, and I have made some deals with soon-to-be-announced vendors that may very well fund us completely. Very exciting. Stay tuned for more news on that.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Big Mick
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:03 PM

Very exciting. And that wee girl is a knockout. Hugs to Lily.

I know what it is to have a neat teenaged girl, I got one too.

I want to second what Max is saying about Jeff. He and I correspond. You will not meet a man who loves his father more than Jeff. Please help out if possible.

Mick

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Sorcha
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:05 PM

Aw, shit Max! Look what ya gone and done! Congratulations, All!!!!

And, please, put the funds generated from my songbook auction in Pene's Elf fund.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Big Mick
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:05 PM

And a huge congrats on the marriage, buddy! When I posted the first response, the card wouldn't show. Great stuff, and I know you two will love long and prosper. Can't wait to see the new baby.

Happy days.

Mick

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: black walnut
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:06 PM

Thanks Max. Very much.
~b.w.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Tinker
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:14 PM

Wow... doesn't seem possible that the little girl in the photos is the baby Mario and Mick were fighting over ---was it that many Getaway's ago ???? Congrats to you and all the ladies. My teenage girl will no longer be a teen in a couple of months -- blessings and grace upon you all.

Give Jeff my love and cyber hugs are flying

tink

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: nutty
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:17 PM

Congratulations Max I am immensely happy for you and your family, as well as being immensely grateful for your committment to Mudcat.

You are a marvel, Lily is a little beauty, Alexis sounds as if she is taking after her Dad and we all know that Emily is the loveliest lady in the world.

Thank you for sharing your family and caring for your friends.
I also send good wishes to Pene, another very generous human being.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:18 PM

Congratulations to you both and a great big

QUACK!!!

from the Ducks.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:28 PM

I sincerely hope you find this a mutually rewarding step.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Amos
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:28 PM

Wow, what a beautiful girl!!

Max, you are Da Man.

Some dough forthcoming for Pene shortly.


Amos

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: catspaw49
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:29 PM

I'm still holding out for 10/18 but I know that may be just wishful thinking. And once again, best to all of course.

AND BY THE FREAKIN' WAY..........Someone named Max Spiegel LOST a bet on the Ohio State/PennState game and although it was a great game.....you still lost and I'm waiting for the payoff! Anytime Max.....anytime....(:<))

Folks, Jeff has always been there for us and let's see what we can do for him. I know in my case, I owe Jeff and the 'Cat members like Tinker up there more than I can ever repay so I'm sending some on to Jeff as just a tiny bit of payback. If it ain't payback for you than pay it forward!!!

I too have corresponded with Jeff but lately I have left the channel open without bugging him as I know his plate is not just full, but overflowing. He's a helluva' guy and a good friend......to all of us. Do what you can.

I'm waiting on that bet payoff Max...........or do I need to come give you a swift kick in the balls?

Spaw

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Joe Offer
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:34 PM

Aw, gee, Max, I'm pround of you! Congratulations!
-Joe-

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:37 PM

I love it when Max updates us on his goings on--those messages are never boring! Lily has grown so fast! Everything happening in a way it needs to. And Jeff, I'm so sorry to read if your difficulties.

I will put on my thinking cap and see what I can come up with for the auction, etc.

Maggie (SRS)

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Dave (the ancient mariner)
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:39 PM

A grand splice well made lad. Many years of happiness and joy to you.

Yours,Aye. Dave

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: skarpi
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:44 PM

Hallo Max, congrats on the marriage and sorry to hear about jeffs
father , Lily is getting big have you moved to the country side ?

Hope everything goes well with the new one .

All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: JennyO
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:46 PM

Congratulations Max and Emily!

Good grief, has it really been that long since Lily was born? Seems like yesterday. She's a lovely girl! I hope it all goes smoothly with the new baby. Sending best wishes and energy to Pene too. I'm strapped for cash at the moment, but as soon as I have some spare...

That's exciting news about Mudcat too. You guys ROCK!!!

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:53 PM

Great news Max, congratulations. And well done on the Cat's progress. Sorry to hear about Pene's Dad though; I feel for him, and wish his Dad a full recovery.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 01:54 PM

Congratulations to the Spiegel Family.
Thoughts and prayers for Jeff.
Mary

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: The Shambles
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 02:02 PM

Best wishes to all.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: KT
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 02:10 PM

Heartiest congrats, Max & Emily! That's a beautiful, darlin' girl you've got there! I love the do in the last one, and in the third, is that how you go apple picking in PA?

So sorry to hear about your dad, Jeff. Know that we're all thinking of you as you weather this storm.
KT

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: ranger1
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 02:14 PM

Congrats, Max. Thanks for sharing the photos, too.

Is there another method of sending money to the elf fund for Jeff other than by internet?

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 02:30 PM

Many, many congratulations Max. And best wishes to Jeff's father too.

Thanks for all the hard work that goes on to keep this place going.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Wolfgang
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 03:15 PM

Cute baby and great MC news. Best wishes to Pene.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: gnu
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 03:20 PM

Awwww.... gee golly gosh.... ten fold!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 03:29 PM

That's a great hairstyle in the last picture of Lily.

Congratulations to all of you.

And all the best to Pene.

And, as always, THANK YOU

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 04:50 PM

Congratulations to you and Emily, Max. What a blondie Lily is and love the hair-do! She is a cutie. Thanks for sharing with us.

Good thoughts and support going to Jeff. I don't have a lot right now, but will paypal what I can. More to follow.

Thanks for updating us on the Mudcat, too. That's great about the 501c3, funding, and, esp. the FIX!!

Thanks for everything,

luvyakat

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: kendall
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 05:07 PM

Good old Max. Never speaks until he has something to say that's worth reading. That is one beautiful little girl!

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 05:08 PM

Congratulations Emily and Max - it does keep the parents happy, doesn't it?

Lily is just gorgeous - what wonderful pictures.

All best wishes going to Jeff, I'll keep him in my thoughts and maybe put another item on the auction in a while to help out.

Donation coming through Paypal.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 05:37 PM

Where else would it be - this IS Max's site.

Max, congratulations, not only for getting married, but for keeping it quiet for so long!!

Lily looks so cute in that fairy dress.... and the hairdo is great!

Thanks for everything you do here.

LTS

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Barb'ry
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 05:49 PM

Congratulations to Max, Emily and all the family
Barb'ry

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 06:50 PM

Many congrats to Max and Emily. Lily is certainly cute.

Don't forget, Max, in certain parts of English you aren't married until someone has sung "Come Write Me Down" at you.

Sorry to hear about Jeff and family.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Leadfingers
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 07:20 PM

Emily - Are you sure you've done the right thing there ? Trying to make an honest man of Max - an excess of optimism perhaps ??

Seriously ,Many many congrats to you , and many many years getting it together !!






LOL !

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Rapparee
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 08:42 PM

Okay, okay. It looks like you're raising a punk rocker there.

Congratulations! To all!

Is there some other way to help Pene? I don't do PayPal.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 08:49 PM

CONGRATS!!!

Wedding Gift on Its Way

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 08:52 PM

LOVE the NEW personalized "push marketing" behind the scenes...you finally refined the technique but not yet the touch.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Áine
Date: 14 Oct 06 - 09:17 PM

Geez, does time fly or what? Those pictures made me tear up, dang it! Lily is a beautiful young lady, Max. You are a very, very, lucky man!

Congrats on the 'hitchin'' -- Many, many happy years for all of you.

I'm sorry to hear about Pene's dad. Please give him all my love. We should all be blessed with such sons.

All my love, Aine

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 15 Oct 06 - 01:01 AM

"Mudcat update: We fixed it! We have officially recovered from the crash last year."
Great news indeed!

"a permanent source of funding for the Mudcat."
Even better!

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: karen k
Date: 15 Oct 06 - 03:01 AM

Congratulations Max and Emily! Lily and Alexis, too. Hope the new baby makes an appearance soon.

Sorry to here of Jeff's father's illness. Will see what I can do to help. Jeff's the best. One of the nicest guys.

karen

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 15 Oct 06 - 03:54 AM

Best wishes, Max and many thanks for all the hard work as usual. Positive thoughts winging across the ether to Jeff, another star.

RtS

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 15 Oct 06 - 04:00 AM

thanks for sharing your family with us, & for everything you, Jeff, Joe & the clones do to make Mudcat what it is.

I loved the pics - such a little cutie, & that hairstyle!

sandra

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: SharonA
Date: 15 Oct 06 - 12:31 PM

Congratulations, Max, to you and Emily on Getting Hitched. I'm so happy for you! Very nice card, too.

I'm very sorry to hear about Jeff's father. Things are tight for me now so I don't think I can make a contribution, but I'll certainly be keeping them in thought.

Great news about the 'Cat, too. Thanks to you, Jeff and everybody for all you do. Best of luck with the quest for permanent funding.

Take care,
Sharon

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Malc R
Date: 15 Oct 06 - 05:02 PM

Congratulations Max and Emily and wishing you all the very best for the future, you both deserve it.

Great piccy's of Lily too, like the hair.

Malc

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 15 Oct 06 - 10:27 PM

Max & Emily: Congratulations!

Pene: Sympathies, been there, done that myself..

Max & Pene: Good Work for the Cat!

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 15 Oct 06 - 10:46 PM

Congratulations all round Max.
My sympathy to Pene.

Seamus

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: paddymac
Date: 15 Oct 06 - 10:58 PM

Congratulations to you and yours, and many thanks for all you do for all of us here.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Mick Tems
Date: 15 Oct 06 - 11:45 PM

Max and Emily: Llongarfarchiadau (In Welsh, congratuations!)

Sorry to hear about Pene and Dad. Been there myself and bought the tee-shirt.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: redsnapper
Date: 16 Oct 06 - 05:24 AM

Congratulations Max and Emily! My thoughts and support to Jeff.

All the best,

RS

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Rowan
Date: 16 Oct 06 - 06:21 PM

Congratulations on all counts!
And Happy Birthday to your Mudcat

Cheers, Rowan

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: jacqui.c
Date: 18 Oct 06 - 12:17 PM

I'm going to put this post on any threads that might produce results for forgive me for multi-posting.

We are going to arrange for a raffle at the Getaway to raise funds for Pene. What we need are items to be put into the raffle so, if you have anything suitable and are either coming to the Getaway or can get the item to me or to someone who is coming to the Getaway please let me know and I can include it in the list of prizes that I'll be putting together over the next two weeks.

If you want any further info PM me.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Oct 06 - 01:16 PM

Well Max, consider yourself lucky that lovely lady accepted your offer, tell her I said Hi, and love to you all. Bit allergic to marriage myself, but hey, go for it you guys Mazzletoft as they say in Scotland.

Best wishes to Pene's Dad.

Giok

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From:
Date: 22 Oct 06 - 01:37 PM

Congratulations to all, Max.

Very happy news indeed.

Sorry to hear the sad news about Pene Azul. Our thoughts go with you.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: fat B****rd
Date: 23 Oct 06 - 04:41 AM

Belated All The Very Best from Charlie.

Subject: RE: From Max: Mudcat Update - Oct 06
From: Charley Noble
Date: 23 Oct 06 - 07:49 AM

Max-

I missed this post while I was off in the UK. Thanks so much for your hard work, and our best wishes to you and your growing family.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble