John Roberts House Concert in Maine

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 07:07 PM

OOOOPPPPSSS
Jacqui and Kendall

Now I'm in serious trouble.

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 07:06 PM

I have four more reservations but have simply lost count so bear with me:
Me
John
Isobel Abelson + 1
Alison Freeman
Linn and Tom
Deborah and Tom
Jeri
Tami and Jason
Charlie and Judy
Peter and Joann
bbc and Dwayne
Barry Finn
Maeve
+ four other maybes.
Anyone else?
SINS

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: maeve
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 06:32 AM

...and up she rises, early in the morning!

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: GUEST,SINS at work
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 12:13 PM

I spoke with Bobbi at Deb Cowan's concert and here was no doubt then that she planned to attend John's. Where would we be without Bobbi K and the twelve folding chairs? heh heh

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 07:59 AM

Neither the house concerts nor the posted music gatherings are Mudcat-only events.

Linn

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 07:53 AM

Anyone with a bus ticket to South Portland and the price of admission is welcome to come to the John Roberts House Concert.

jacqui.c - PR for S.Portland House Concerts.

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: Charley Noble
Date: 13 Mar 07 - 07:27 PM

Peter-

It's not a few "bars" from Sweeny Todd but a few "cuts"! Anyone for a large meat pie?

BobBi Keppel would like to come but doesn't know if non-Mudcatters are welcome. I will send her e-mail address to Sinsull and maybe she will re-assure her.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: adventure
Date: 13 Mar 07 - 07:15 PM

Well,

I'll be there in person to find out. Maybe we could have John do a few bars from Sweeney Todd like he did in Mystic last summer. I can hardly wait. MMMMMM!!!!

Always up for the challenge.

Be well, the both of you, and see you soon.

Beware of the Werewolf of London.

Regards.

The doryman

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Mar 07 - 06:54 PM

I didn't say NO sea songs, I just said more traditional English this time for those of us that like them. I like Sir Patrick Spence and Bringing Nelson Home. I just think that the rest of John's extensive repertoire should be aired as well.

Be careful what you threaten Peter. There is a certain Mudcatter who paid me the complement of saying that I have the heart and soul of an axe murderer. If I can pinch them from someone like that just think what I could do to you!

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: ranger1
Date: 13 Mar 07 - 08:51 AM

I'm still hoping for "Bringing Nelson Home." Jacqui can bring ear plugs if she doesn't want to listen.

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 07:48 PM

Waaaaayyyyy up she rises...

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: adventure
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 05:10 PM

Anglo....pardon Jacqui's sense of well being, it must be questioned...unless.....after your sets you will sing sea songs the rest of the evening whilst sitting directly next to her for five more hours. Next thing you know someone will undoubtedly be telling you how to dress and what to eat and when, etc.....the nerve, well I never!!!!
Jacqui...I'm going to steal your knitting...unless you're making me a full body stocking....of course......headless Jesus will follow you about all evening if not a sea song is sung during Anglo's sets.....Jesus may even end up riding home with you or better still he could drive Kendall home. (A larger version of the dashboard Jesus, that is). I swear I saw him walk through Mary's house at 4:30 in the morning heading to the back yard the last time we were there. He had a glow about him when the sun came up. Well one of us had a glow....anyway.
Charlie, I actually ordered cat once...tastes like chicken or frogs legs!
Barry, bring the rubber doughnuts.
Mary....bless you for you know not what you have done.
Looking forward to a great house concert with some serious music and fine friends.
One request for the evening...Sir Patrick Spence....just an amazing piece of work this song is...really superb. And yes, Jacqui, it is a sea song.
Be well.
Doryman

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: GUEST,Al
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 08:53 AM

Wow, last time I saw him was with Tony Barrend (I believe his name was) at Cornell University in the 70's. I'll have to dig out my old tape recording and listen. Since I'm in California, I can't come, but will be there in spirit. Greetings and blessings to John.
Al without cookie

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: jacqui.c
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 08:04 AM

Thank you John. I love you, but don't tell my old man I said that.

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: Anglo
Date: 11 Mar 07 - 11:54 PM

Roll & Go have my permission to be absent - in any case I have been ordered not to sing sea songs.

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: Charley Noble
Date: 11 Mar 07 - 08:26 PM

I've ordered Roll & Go to attend but it's like ordering cats!

Judy and I will be there.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: maeve
Date: 11 Mar 07 - 04:54 PM

Way, hey, and up she rises...

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 07:57 PM

Arise!

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: bbc
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 08:29 PM

Thanks! I just cross-sent an email to Mary.

bbc

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: ranger1
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 07:51 PM

Barbara, PM with directions has been sent.

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 07:17 PM

Rhubarb??? YUM!

It is like the loaves and the fishes here. Somehow the beds reproduce and everyone settles in about 4AM. In addition to three queen size beds I have a roll out cot and a futon as well as a couch. The couch is mine. Then there is the motor home which can sleep three in a pinch. And Kendall and Jacqui sometimes grab Jeri for some morning music. It always works out so I refuse to worry about it.
SINS

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: adventure
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 06:03 PM

Deb,

How ya' gonna get from one place to another at 4 a.m.?????

Don't worry me mate and I will walk ya there....just like we walked in Mystic.

It will be good to see you...we really enjoyed your house concert at Mary's.

Talk to you soon.

Doryman and his mate

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: maeve
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 04:19 PM

My husband and I still plan to come, but we'll need to get home that night (chickens and wool/coal stoves, remember?) so beds will not be needed. Thanks for offering, anyway. We just won't stay to the wee hours!

Anyone mind if I bring a dessert? Apple or apple/rubarb pie or something chocolate...or shortbread. Any preference, Mary?

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: GUEST,DebC
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 02:41 PM

That last one was from me just in case it wasn't obvious ;-)

Deb Cowan

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 02:40 PM

Hey Mary,

I don't think we'll need beds as we'll probably be staying with the cousins. I won't have any details until I get home from the UK next week.

Deb

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: bbc
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 10:06 PM

We will not need a place to stay, but thanks. I get it--no salsa. :)

Barbara

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 10:02 PM

Mary -- I count about 10 more people in the list than you have beds!! Remember I have a guest bedroom, 3 miscellaneous couches and 2 rooms that my son and buddies use for a work out room and a living room (only the very bravest venture in there...I don't believe I have put so much as a toe in one of his rooms for two years.......). But we have space for extra people -- anyone welcome -- I will stay to the bitter end of the concert and can guide people to us afterwards.........

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: adventure
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 07:48 PM

Evening all..
We are truly looking forward to this event. The music will be wonderful, the company will be exceptional and the food wil be just perfect. Mary...we probably will arrive sometime between 4 and 5 pm.
You are always so gracious as a host. Hope everyone gives you a great big hug for your efforts to pull these events off. You are one fine lady. Thank you so very much.
Just got off the Adventure and a 1 1/2 hour meeting on the boat to go over our next tasks. 7 degrees...wind blowing in at about 30 mph off the water....damned cold when you add up the wind chill factor.
Cold enough to freeze the head of JC himself it is.
Please let John, Barry and me sit next to each other at your house...promise to be good....lie ...lie ....lie...lots of fun. Looking forward to it.
Doryman and his mate.

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 07:45 PM

I repeat - I will perform a full body cavity search if there is any attempt to bring salsa into my home. Sorry, bbc. Sometimes I have to get aggressive with this lot.

Any of your other suggestions will be welcomed but keep in mind we really just want to see you two. There is always plenty of food.

Beds:
Maeve + SO (maybe)
Linn and Tom
Jeri
Peter and Joann
John
bbc and Duane?
DebC et al?
Barry?

Funny - I almost asked if New Hampshire Dave would make it. Sigh.

Who else needs a bed?

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 05:32 PM

I think I'll try making a chocolate baked cheesecake this time, with strawberry topping.

That should clug up all the vocal chords.

No, John, you can't have any until after singing.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: JudyB
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 05:05 PM

Barbara, I think we may have maxed out on chips & salsa - but some cheeses & crackers and/or salmon cream cheese spread sounds wonderful to me!

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: bbc
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 04:50 PM

Thanks, ranger1, that will be appreciated. We will most likely be staying in a hotel on or near Rt. 1 in Freeport. My sister lives in Yarmouth, so I've been around the area a bit, off & on.

best,

bbc

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: ranger1
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 07:17 AM

Barbara, I will PM directions to you. Mary is directionally challenged!

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: jacqui.c
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 04:05 AM

Back on Thursday Deb.

Looks like it's going to be a full house! Wonderful!

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 10:03 PM

Jacqui - welcome back (if indeed you are back here). Mary - put in your order and I will talk to the chef. Looking forward so much to the evening -- real estate's gone to hell, no one is buying and I might have to get a real job if this keeps up - perish the thought!

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: bbc
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 10:03 PM

Hi, folks,

Duane D. & I are considering driving up for the weekend & combining the concert evening w/ a short visit to my sister. Would it be helpful if we brought some cheeses & crackers, salmon cream cheese spread, tortilla chips & salsa? We don't need a place to stay, but could you PM me directions to your house from Freeport, Mary? Sounds like a good time!

Barbara

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 03:10 PM

I have an anatomically correct inflatable sheep left behind by Carole and Andrew. He/she is lonesome so Peter - you've got sheep. But if you take advantage of him/her, you must take he/she home with you. there are limits on the laundry I am willing to clean.
SINS

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: jacqui.c
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 04:34 AM

I can do Chicken Alfredo and some pasta to go with it.

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: Barry Finn
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 12:38 AM

I'm not sitting with you, not if you're looking for sheep. I half expect you to be in hip waders with blow up donuts around you to save your sorry ass from drowning by 'ewe'.

Barry

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: adventure
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 08:29 PM

Sheep anyone????

It's been a cold winter on Cape Ann.

Please keep the breakfast sheep in his closet during our visit.

I have very fond memories from a year ago that I will cherish the rest of my "ewe" born days.

Barry don't let them pick on you like that....I'll bring a couple of those doughnut blowup pillows that you sit to relieve lower back pain and other pain. I'll sit with you mate.

Doryman

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 06:20 PM

Saving a tea table just for you Barry. Bring a doily to sit on.

How about some soft drinks, Barry? Coke? Pepsi? Whatever...

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: Jeri
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 03:18 PM

Bring Beano.

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: Barry Finn
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 03:09 PM

John, speaking of food, are you still keen on remembering "We Have Fed Our Seas"? Not on my account of course, just that all this talk of food.
Mary, if I can make it, I won't bring salsa & chips but can you make a suggestion so as I won't happen to go astray? I'd bring susi but the Doc says no more raw fish! I do eat mussels but I don't cook the little wannabe's. So?

Barry

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 02:52 PM

Maeve - bring yourself.
Deb - I have saved spots for you and yours and will be really disappointed if you don't make it.
I bought a large supply of flour tortillas on sale so I plan on filling them - ground beef, chopped onions and tomatoes, refried beans, sour cream, etc
That's a start.
M

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: jacqui.c
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 12:18 PM

Maeve

Mary usually puts up a list of what people have offered to bring closer to the date. Being relatively close and with time to prepare food I usually try and do a main course and a desert, but cooking is a hobby for me so I just enjoy doing that. Some are not so keen on cooking and may bring bread or nibbles of one kind or another.

Mary makes sure that there is a well stocked supply of beverages but the odd bottle of wine is accepted with pleasure.

Mostly the pleasure is in bringing yourself and joining in the evening.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: ranger1
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 11:16 AM

Jeri, you know you're not sorry at all!

John, will you please sing "Bringing Nelson Home?"

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: Jeri
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 11:07 AM

You'll get an 'official' answer, I'm sure.

Until then...
Bring yourself. We usually have enough food and stuff for about twice the number of people. Optional wine, single malt, chocolate or ...well, Mary had better fill in the 'or' because she knows what food we'll be eating.

We sing while John wows us, then we sing after. You don't HAVE to sing anything, but if you do, we try for traditional, really old 'hits' or modern 'folk'. Sing what you know or nearly know.

I look forward to meeting you!

Hey, Anglo: Heave Bertha's mussels!
I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry ...but there's a nice parody awaiting.

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: maeve
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 10:39 AM

So please, someone tell me what a newcomer is expected to offer or bring to this wonderful experience...assuming I get there this time! Will we be singing after John wows us? Does each person have to sing something in the genre of the evening? Help me picture it, please. It's been a long time since I took part in something like this.

Thanks!

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: jacqui.c
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 03:35 AM

Anglo - more traditional English songs this time please - I almost got seasick from all the sea songs last time!

Carole - I'm leaving from Heathrow but the bags are so full of booty that there may not be room for all I want to take back! Sorry about that.

If mussels are cooked with butter and garlic, no added water, the only smell that comes across to me is the garlic.

Subject: RE: John Roberts House Concert in Maine
From: Anglo
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 02:08 AM

Oh God, do I really have to sing 'Eat Bertha's Mussels'?