Canadian Mudcat Meet: Ormstown Quebec-July

Subject: RE: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: gnu
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 04:52 PM

Indeed!

Subject: RE: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Peace
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 04:33 PM

Just heard, Adrien. The house can be rebuilt. Stuff is just stuff, buddy. You and yer missus are OK and thats the important part. FYI, there is a cleaning material that takes away smoke smell--in the event the first floor got that kind of damage. The Festival will get along. You concentrate on the house and contractors. It ain't good news, but you are both OK and that IS good news.

Subject: RE: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Azizi
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 04:01 PM

Beer, I just popped into this thread to see what's what, and I read the news about your house fire.

I'm very glad to know that no one was injured.

Best wishes to you & your family.

Azizi

Subject: RE: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 02:00 PM

Insurance man just left and the up-stairs is a complete write off. But the good news is that that festival will still take place.
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 09:48 PM

Yep. Our home. will write later.
ad.

Subject: RE: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Alba
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 09:42 PM

Oh no Adrien. I take it you mean your own Home!
Glad you and yours are ok.
Thinking of you,
Jude

Subject: RE: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 09:38 PM

Sorry folks but no news tonight. Had to cancel the meeting because we had a house fire. All O.K. But the upstairs is pretty bad. Will fill you in at a later date. Re scheduled the festival meeting for next Thursday.
Beer (Adrien)

Subject: RE: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: CET
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 07:36 AM

Alba:

South of the N.H. border isn't so bad. My folkie commuting route begins in Ottawa and includes Goderich, ON, Portsmouth, NH, Portland, Maine and Maryland.

Edmund

Subject: RE: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Cluin
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 01:37 PM

The hamster is getting tired again. It suffers from SAD.

Subject: RE: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: bobad
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 10:28 AM

It's not just you, I couldn't get on either.

Subject: RE: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 10:26 AM

Is it just my computer or are we having problems logging on to the Cat again? Been trying all morning and finally I'm able to connect.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Cluin
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 10:17 PM

Goderich is a beautiful town. Been there several times. I used to take in the Celtic Festival there.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Alba
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 09:58 PM

Well Beer ma dear if it had been 6 months ago I was living very close to the Canadian Border in Maine and an easy drive to Quebec!! Then I moved House..go figure huh!! *grin*
Now I am south of the New Hampshire Border. Still be very interested to hear about the meet though.
I PM'd you as you posted..LOL
Jude

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 09:46 PM

Hi Alba.
Where you located?
This will be the first meet. And I have one hell of a great line up.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 09:41 PM

Hi Cet (Edmund).
I've been wanting to post an up date but felt it was still a little early as I'm, still waiting for 2 contracts even though I'm sure they will be coming. We meet this Thursday and many things will be finalized then for release on our web site which is: www.ormstownmusicfestival.com
   Hopefully by late Thursday or Friday I will be able to share with you all the cost for entrance, what will be taking place on July 27,28 and 29. and with the boards permission the confirmed acts.

Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Alba
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 09:40 PM

Is there a Canadian meet this Year, was there a Canadian meet last year?
So many questions...8>)

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: bobad
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 09:34 PM

When is the lineup being posted Adrien?

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: CET
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 09:28 PM

OK then. I see that this is in the music section.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: CET
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 09:27 PM

This needs a refresh. This is definitely on our calendar. The only thing that might stop me is that I am training for the Nijmegen marches once again, and if I get selected to go there will be a conflict. However, Charmion, plucky soul that she is, says that she will carry on without me.

I seem to be spending most of my musical time south of the border. It would be great to see my friends come north for a change.

I agree with Beer. Could this thread go into the music section?

Edmund

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: jacqui.c
Date: 19 Oct 06 - 09:49 AM

Beer - I'm in Maine but the family are coming out from the UK.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Mooh
Date: 19 Oct 06 - 09:27 AM

Beer...Grand Bend is only 45 minutes away, give or take. Goderich is okay all year round but I prefer to spend summer in the Bruce Peninsula.

For what it's worth, I think this is a great idea. I'll bring instruments if I come.

Peace, Mooh.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: skarpi
Date: 19 Oct 06 - 02:31 AM

Úff this can end as a world gathering of the Mudcat people :>)
I would like to come but then I have to either go to Canada or
Norway ??

If I am aloud to come then then I am gonna look into the program
my band may be on tour at this time .

more later ,

All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Oct 06 - 01:51 AM

ragdall - They never even heard of a Canadian Citizenship card and neither did the computer. They kept asking me if I was a Landed Immigrant! I said no, here's my citizenship card and they were totally baffled!

Like I said, it took a supervisor to get me past the check-in. The computer wouldn't accept my proof of citizenship.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 18 Oct 06 - 11:09 PM

Could someone move this thread to the top area? Just think that maybe there are some folk up in the music section that don't come down in the B/S threads. Just a thought.
Beer

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 18 Oct 06 - 02:19 PM

Mooh,
Goderich eh! Been to Grand Bend several times but not up to your area. Must be beautiful especially in the summer. Make sure you bring your Axe if you can make it.
Jacqui, I'm located in farming country. So if your grand son is not familiar with farms and so on it can be very rewarding. Again, Jack, I don't know where you would be heading out from. We are also an hour from Montreal which has plenty of things for everyone. Think about it.
Beer

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: jacqui.c
Date: 18 Oct 06 - 12:38 PM

I'd have to discuss this with my family - they ain't folkies! Is there anything in the local area that they might be interested in, bearing in mind that my grandson will be close onto 7 by then.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Mooh
Date: 18 Oct 06 - 09:26 AM

Beer...I'll be driving from Goderich Ontario, one block from the very end of Highway 8, unless I'm camping or gigging somewhere else at the time.

Peace, Mooh.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: ragdall
Date: 18 Oct 06 - 05:43 AM

My Canadian citizenship card has no expiry date on it. Are you sure she wasn't confusing it was a Mastercard? (j/k)

Maybe she was supposed to be inputting passport information?

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 11:04 PM

I had no trouble flying into the U.S. with my driver's licence and Canadian citizenship card but...

when I returned to Canada, the gal at the airport was on the computer and asked me when the card expired.

Never, I said.

Well, she needed to enter an expiration date in order to access the next page of the I.D. documentation process. She had to call a supervisor who knew how to bypass the expiration date and they let me through.

Everyone acted like it was normal.

Whoever heard of an expiration date on a citizenship card?

Expect the unexpected.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 10:46 PM

Where you located Jack? That is "jacqui.c"? Bring the family as well.
Beer

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: bobad
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 10:45 PM

Bring 'em up jacqui, Quebecers are forgiving.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 10:40 PM

Just realised that it is on at the time my family are over from the UK. Bugger!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: bobad
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 10:28 PM

Regarding Americans and passports this is the latest:

U.S. reveals plans for high-tech card pass card

WASHINGTON (CP) - The United States has released plans for a wallet-sized pass card that Americans could use instead of a passport to enter the country.

The card will cost US$10 for children and US$20 for adults, plus a US$25 execution fee.

Radio frequency identification technology to be read by machines at border crossings would link the card to a secure U.S. government database containing biographical data and a photograph, the State Department says.

There would be no personal information on the card itself.

Canada is still waiting to hear what alternatives to passports will be acceptable from Canadians.

Congress has delayed the deadline requiring a passport or another secure ID document at U.S. land crossings until June 2009.

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2006/10/17/2050945-cp.html

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 10:05 PM

Thanks Charmion, that 10.
Mooh as a tentative.
Would be good to know where everyone is coming from. You don't have to be specific. Just Province or State. Also if you play or sing. Would be nice to set an hour aside for a "Mudcat Jam".
Beer

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Charmion
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 05:31 PM

If the stars are in a favourable conjunction, and Her Majesty has no other plans for us next Canada Day weekend, Edmund and I could ankle on down the 417 from Ottawa -- I think I know a good place to sneak a mandolin and a coupla banjos over the provincial border. This festival sounds like a good opportunity to get out the ol' tent again and refresh our Coleman cooking skills.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 01:16 PM

Emma B there is room for a boat load.
Come on over.
Beer

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Mooh
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 11:02 AM

I like the idea. Okay, I love the idea. My problem is balancing the gig schedule with other things, but all things considered, I should take in a few festivals as a civilian.

Count me in, tentatively.

Peace, Mooh.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Emma B
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 10:55 AM

OK - Canada has the biggest land mass in the world (3,851,809.19 sq miles) and a population of 31,281,092 (July 2000)

Is there room for a small Brit?

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Willie-O
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 10:46 AM

Far as the passport thing goes, I think GWB Inc caved a bit and moved the dates forward a couple of years due to intensive lobbying from border states and provinces who are ALL against this passport requirement, because so much cross-border tourism will be eliminated. (About 25% of Americans and 50% of Canadians hold passports and many wouldn't bother to get one to make a little excursion).

Note: Canada is not in fact imposing such regulations on US citizens, but THE U.S. IS!!!! Read Bobad's post above. The point is, when/if the new plan goes into effect, American citizens will need passports (or possibly a new yet-to-be-finalized "secure ID" document) to RE-ENTER the U.S. from Canada.

Hey, come and stay. We'll make room.

W-O

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 09:28 AM

Just read your Bio. Love ya already.
That's 9
not counting partners, passengers or hitchhikers at the moment.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: InOBU
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 09:08 AM

If it is in Ormstown, Genie and I will definitly be there. I spend each 7\27 in Quebec, so it would fit our yearly schdual ( me birthday... ) My father was a Canadian citizen until 1986, so I was born to a Canadian... hence... count me in. He was born in Moosejaw, but, I'd never be able to get out that far likely... So, count us in Uileann pipes in mits...
see all there
Lorcan and Genie Otway

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 09:01 AM

Your the man Raptor. It will be good meeting you. I'm having a board meeting Thursday evening and I will bring up what has been happening. I'm quite sure they will be very excited and come up with possible things we could do on this end for you all.
Beer

That's 8

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Raptor
Date: 17 Oct 06 - 08:53 AM

Put me on that list right friggin now! Please. Thank you.

Raptor

I'm in Ontario and can bring any catters that make it this far!

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 16 Oct 06 - 10:35 PM

I count 7
Bobad
Peace
Big Mick
Midchuck
Number 6
C. Ham
Sinsull
Three others with some convincing.
Sandy McLean
Jacqui.c
Ragdall
How about sending a few personal p.m out to those who we know but are not watching the mud at the moment?

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: C. Ham
Date: 16 Oct 06 - 09:58 PM

Canadians going to the U.S. will need passports for air travel as of 2007. Travelers going to the U.S. by car will need them as of 2008.

As far as I know, Canada has not yet announced similar regulations for Americans coming here.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Peace
Date: 16 Oct 06 - 09:38 PM

Really? A buddy I was going to go see said January 1, 2007. Heck. I gotta check this out. Thanks very much.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: bobad
Date: 16 Oct 06 - 09:29 PM

Peace, to my knowledge the date for requiring a passport to cross the US border is Jan 1 2008.

"The Departments of Homeland Security and State announced today the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative to secure and expedite travel. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will require all U.S. citizens, Canadians, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Mexico to have a passport or other accepted secure document to enter or re-enter United States by January 1, 2008."

From: http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=4433

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Peace
Date: 16 Oct 06 - 08:28 PM

I do know there will be a Passport required for Canucks to go to the USA as of January 1, 2007.

"Documents for U.S. Citizens--Bring your passport if you've got one. A passport is the easiest and fastest way to enter Canada and return to the U.S. Note: Under the new Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, as of December 31, 2006, all travelers to and from Canada will be required to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer's identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States. Other documents that the U.S. government anticipates will be acceptable for land and border crossings under this new initiative are SENTRI, NEXUS, and FAST program cards (international frequent traveler programs). This means that you will no longer be able to enter Canada using a driver's license and birth certificate.

For the latest information on passports and entry requirements for U.S. citizens, check the Web page of the U.S. State Department at www.travel.state.gov. Naturalized citizens should carry their naturalization certificates. U.S. citizens don't require visas to enter Canada."

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Beer
Date: 16 Oct 06 - 08:20 PM

Big Mick. Your 9 to 10 hours away. Your also from Red Wing country. "Go Wings Go". Was at to old Olympia 4 times. Back to the topic.
I don't think there is a passport required to come to Canada. I go to N/York state once a month to play at a coffee house and have no problem. And some musicians do the same by coming here with the same results. Then again it just may depend on the border guard. Someone else may be able to answer this better than I.
If this becomes a do as Big Mick suggests than I will begin working on organizing help from this end.
Ragdall I was just kidding of course   Especially if your from Canada. And Sinsull I understand your concern. I assure you this. Every Mudcatter would be welcomed. Maybe this is exactly what is needed to mend a few fences.

Subject: RE: BS: Time for a Canadian Mudcat Meet
From: Peace
Date: 16 Oct 06 - 08:12 PM

SINSULL,

Canucks have an idiot just like Bush. As much as we think your President is a horse's ass, we are also aware that you are not him. My take on Canadians is that if asked, and if they dislike Bush's policies, they will say very directly and very politely that they think he's not very bright. But truly there is no way 'we' think of Americans as representative of their politicians. True story comin' atcha.

I live in the most redneck part of Canada. Few places more so than Alberta. A fellow on his way to Alaska--American plates on his car--seems to have fallen asleep at the wheel and hit another vehicle (Alberta plates) killing two people and injuring two others. He was banged up and so were the two survivors in the other vehicle. We got them 'packaged' and off to hospital and dealt with the dead. There was NO talk about him being a Yank and what idiots they all are, etc. In fact, people went out of their way for him so that he could get back on the road to Alaska. The Canadian 'dislike' of the US has to do with its politicians and some of its policies to do with soft-wood lumber, cattle, etc. But that dislike does NOT extend itself to individual American citizens. WE realize that many of you are as pissed off with Washington as are many of us.