Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 04 Jul 07 - 03:29 PM

Gnu. You are the winner of a free pass. Oh well, maybe next year when you can make it.
Beer

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: CET
Date: 03 Jul 07 - 07:06 PM

Beer:

Our cookie is OK, I think. We should be able to receive a PM. I will send you one.

Edmund

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 03 Jul 07 - 05:18 PM

I sent the information as a p/m message.
I will get back this evening on your other requests.
The above message was meant for Edumond and Charmion. Sorry about that.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Susan of DT
Date: 03 Jul 07 - 03:42 PM

Adrien - I answered you early yesterday.
What size/color tee shirt did you want? Dick mentioned you wanted one and a quick scan of the postings did not show it to me.

Anyone else want a mudcat tee shirt?

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 03 Jul 07 - 11:37 AM

Susan and Dick refresh your cookie. I've sent you a p.m.
I don't know why but on my computer I have to refresh every once in a while. When I do there are time that I have messages which hadn't show before
Beer

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 11:28 PM

Thank you for the best wishes.
And you are correct it was meant for "Catters" that are coming. To much beer I guess.
Beer

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Azizi
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 12:12 AM

Beer, the idea about videotaping some parts of the festival was just a random thought. If it can't be done this year, maybe next year.

I'm not even sure if it's a good idea of not. If acts were videotaped, it seems to me that it's important to have the prior written consent of the artist/s. And I also think that when and how the video tape would be used would also have to be spelled out. So I suppose that means the involvement of some lawyer type people.[??]

As to the second part of your 26 Jun 07 - 11:37 PM post, I'm assuming that statement was for all the readers of this thread.

Regrettably, I'm not able to attend this festival. But I definitely hope that all goes well.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 26 Jun 07 - 11:49 PM

Don't forget Mudcatters to bring your instruments.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 26 Jun 07 - 11:37 PM

Azizi
So far I have had no luck but I'm hoping a few contacts still remaining will be able to video for you tube.

Further to this...........If you are sure you are coming please p.m me with your real name and I will have your tickets paid for. All you will have to do is find me once in and settle up.
beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: john f weldon
Date: 26 Jun 07 - 07:41 AM

one friend had his car ashtray examined. they took it away for a while, then came back with a test-tube full of liquid and said it tested positive for traces of pot. (he never touches the stuff) they bawled him out, but ended up letting him across anyway (?)

another guy had put his prescription pills in an unmarked bottle. They seized his car, and it took weeks to get it back!

strange border events seem pretty random, and rare. most people just get waved through, "have a nice day", but you never can tell. Maybe the guards just get bored.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Charmion
Date: 25 Jun 07 - 01:56 PM

I've never had trouble crossing the border with a whole whack of instruments in the car, although once we were asked if we possessed any "narcotics". When we were done falling about laughing, we realized the U.S. officer-type person was quite serious and answered him seriously, at which point he favoured us with his opinions on Canadian wacky-terbacky and waved us through. If we say we're going to a folk festival (that is, if we are) we always say we are not performing for money. Otherwise, we just say we're visiting friends -- also true. Either way, we have always been waved through.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 10:23 PM



I've crossed the border with my guitar on many an occasion and it's never been a problem.
I bought a barrel at New Ross Farm in NS. An empty barrel was quite a puzzle for the USA border guard. He asked me if I had any cigarettes that "snap, crackle and pop"! and he spent a bit of time thumping the empty barrel.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 22 Jun 07 - 09:06 PM

What a great idea. Would like to discuss it more but have company and must get back to them. Should be back Sunday evening.
Beer

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Azizi
Date: 22 Jun 07 - 08:53 PM

Beer,

I'm wondering if you or some other person associated with the organizing committee of this festival or some designated person who is fortunate enough to attend this festival have thought about making video clips for posting on YouTube {of course with the prior permission of the artists}???

Or is this not something which is done at these type of concerts?

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: john f weldon
Date: 22 Jun 07 - 08:19 PM

Keep pills in the original containers.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: C. Ham
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 05:54 PM

I've crossed the border with my guitar on many an occasion and it's never been a problem.

If you tell them you're coming across to attend a music festival and you've got instruments, it would help if you had a flyer from the festival showing that you're not one of their advertised performers.

But seriously, a lot of people cross the border every day with musical instruments. If they're for personal use, it's perfectly OK.

What you don't want to do is tell them you're just a tourist or just visiting if your name is on publicity material or websites for the festival.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: john f weldon
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 05:34 PM

Actually, to be more reassuring, there are a gang of Vermonters who regularly show up in Montreal for jam sessions, complete with a carload of instruments, and head back late at night; no problems so far.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: john f weldon
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 05:20 PM

Dick G....
Probably not a problem.
But a ukelele will be less obtrusive than a stand-up bass.

...and borders are always a bit randomly weird these days...

(Seriously, the three concerns are...
...are these the tools of your trade/are you coming to work?
...are you trying to avoid duties/sales tax by importing them?
...do they contain bombs?

If no to all three, then no problem. But don't leave them visible, or mention them.)

_john the wise.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: gnu
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 03:43 PM

And, any other instruments of mass distraction.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: gnu
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 03:42 PM

Bodhrans are a given.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 10:43 AM

Does anyone know if there'll be a problem crossing the border from the US with instruments (both ways)?

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 10:19 PM

Thanks Gnu.
I'm a little down tonight because I had to cancel the "Youth Stage". Not enough interest. Maybe next year. Hopefully at other festival events this is not the case. That is if you have a "Youth Stage". I picked up the idea from the Festival in Saint John's Newfoundland last year and thought it would be a great idea for here as well. Guess I was wrong.
Friday evening is really shaping up great. I think I'll have to have two area's of music. One in a stage setting and the other in a camp fire setting
Adrien

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: gnu
Date: 18 Jun 07 - 03:52 PM

Started a welcome thread for john in the BS section.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: bobad
Date: 18 Jun 07 - 10:59 AM

Welcome aboard.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: john f weldon
Date: 18 Jun 07 - 07:38 AM

I'm now an official mudcatter....

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 17 Jun 07 - 10:32 PM

Arthur all the best in attendance and weather. Festival's organizing takes a full year and as much as you plan ahead it all comes down to the weather for it to be a success. Hope you attract some Mudcatters.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: GUEST,john f weldon
Date: 17 Jun 07 - 07:15 AM

oops, pushed the wrong button...
...for Peter Weldon, this should work...

[e-mail]

Subject: RE: Mudcat at Islands Folk Festival
From: Arthur Caldicott
Date: 17 Jun 07 - 03:02 AM

Sounds like fun. But Canada is a pretty big country and our train doesn't run on time. I've just spun out a separate thread to see if there's interest on the west coast about getting together on Vancouver Island, at the Islands Folk Festival. (http://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=102560)

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 17 Jun 07 - 12:08 AM

Rapaire.
Wish you were here to celebrate with us. Understood however. Hope you have a great summer and get to listen to some Irish music.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: GUEST,john f weldon
Date: 16 Jun 07 - 10:37 AM

Peter's alive and well... ...here's his email...

[e-mail]

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: C. Ham
Date: 15 Jun 07 - 05:49 PM

John F. Weldon,

Yes, indeed, I was referring to Peter Weldon of the Mountain City Four.

How's he doing? I haven't seen him in many a year.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Rapparee
Date: 15 Jun 07 - 08:35 AM

I'm sure you all will be having a wonderful time. Wish I were there.

Have to settle for Edmonton in August....

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 14 Jun 07 - 10:37 PM

Thanks John for the support these last 4 years.   Much appreciated. Thanks for the links as well and the photo of the before and after is great. Now would that be a single malt you are holding??
Adrien

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: GUEST,john f weldon
Date: 14 Jun 07 - 06:32 PM

If you mean the banjo-picking singer of the Mountain City Four (back in the early sixties), yes, he is indeed my cousin.

By the way, I've attended the Champlain Valley Fest for more than 20 years straight; it's a week after Ormstown; a bit farther south and you have to cross the border (gasp). But it's a terrific fest; you can swim and listen to music at the same time. For more info:

http://www.cvfest.org/

This is what I look like, if anyone is interested in finding me at either fest....

http://www.weldonalley.ca/bio/biography.html

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: C. Ham
Date: 14 Jun 07 - 01:58 PM

John F. Weldon,

Is it safe to assume you a relative of Peter Weldon?

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Jimmy C
Date: 14 Jun 07 - 12:44 AM

I would love to be there but through bad scheduling will miss it by a week or two. I will be in Montreal on 14th July, then in Trois Rivieres 15th and 16th July, Quebec City on 17th July but have to back in Ontario by 19th July. - Maybe next year, would love to put a face on some names.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Peace
Date: 13 Jun 07 - 12:43 PM

Between the lyrics, singing and cartooning, it's a great flick. Loved the twirl-around peeroowet/pirouwet/pierohwett/ spin the logger does. It's now a piece of Canada's history. Hope to meet you at the festival, John.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: GUEST,john f weldon
Date: 13 Jun 07 - 10:15 AM

It's not me that alerts the lawyers, I love having it shown anywhere. The NFB lawyers always request it be removed, but it just pops up somewhere else in a few weeks. I once counted five copies in five different places....

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 13 Jun 07 - 08:42 AM

Any man that drinks rusty water is a friend. Please do introduce yourself and hope you can be there for Friday evening.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: GUEST,meself
Date: 12 Jun 07 - 09:42 PM

Here it is on youtube.

It's funny, there are a number of comments from twenty-somethings who regard it as part of their childhood ...

Better watch it quick, before John alerts his lawyers!

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: bobad
Date: 12 Jun 07 - 09:41 PM

Found it on You Tube. Unfortunately I'm on dial-up and can't do You Tube but I recommend it to everyone.

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: bobad
Date: 12 Jun 07 - 09:35 PM

OK, I see from another thread that you are indeed one and the same. Congratulations for making that delightful little film. Can it be seen anywhere on the web?

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: bobad
Date: 12 Jun 07 - 09:22 PM

Are you John Weldon who made the animated short of "The Log Driver's Waltz?"

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: GUEST,john f weldon
Date: 12 Jun 07 - 08:47 PM

I've been there every yr since it started...
...I presumably will be there this yr...
...by the cash bar, drinking scotch...

...

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 11 Jun 07 - 09:03 PM

Thanks Kat. That was good of you.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Jun 07 - 08:17 PM

Adrien, thanks for the link to your friends' music samples. I really enjoyed listening to them; a beautiful blend!

Good luck with the festival. I hope lots of people make it.

kat in Colorado

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 11 Jun 07 - 07:47 PM

I am unsure if I can make Stanfest this year. A shame because I live so close. I may get down for one day as I have friends playing there as well, and I would like to catch Tommy Makim's performance. If I get there I will watch for your friends.
          Best regards,
                Sandy

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 11 Jun 07 - 03:38 PM

Sandy.
I remember that you said that.
Listen, do you go to the Stan Rogers Festival? If so I want you to introduce yourself to a really good friend of mine who is playing there with his wife. Andre Thibault and Qiu ( Qiu pronounced "key") It maybe not the kind of music you like but they are fabulous people. Andre and I worked together for years and we are still the best of friends. Their group name is "Jou Tou".
http://crofsblogs.typepad.com/joutou/
Adrien

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 11 Jun 07 - 01:23 PM

Best of luck with your festival and Mudcat gathering, Adrien!
As I said in an early posting I would love to be there and meet you all.
It is not a possibility for this year but hopefully in the future!
                                 Sandy

Subject: RE: Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July
From: Beer
Date: 11 Jun 07 - 08:41 AM

Thanks Mooh, your a buddy. Appreciate your response.