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19 Apr 07 - 11:49 AM (#2030076) Subject: Thank You All. From: Jim Lad In recent years, I have gone from full-time entertainer playing six nights per week, to stay-at-home dad playing no more than once a month. It is a choice I've made in the past and am happy to do all over again with my second time around, family. The rewards are endless but the down side of not working/socializing can be a bit disheartening. A few months ago, I began blogging on CTV's political forum & was shocked to find that I had the greatest difficulty constructing even the simplest sentence. Then I received an e-mail from someone wishing to buy an album and that person pointed me in the direction of Mudcat. (I think it was Mickey) Here, I have found a whole bunch of folk who share a common thread. Our love for folk music. I get to write to you on a daily basis, banter back & forth in a harmless sort of way and at the same time, sharpen my skills. I can write now. I can set aside some time and know that there is a good possibility that I will have something on paper when I'm done. In a year or so, I fully expect to be travelling again and sharing my music in many different places. By then. I will have a new album to share and will probably have evolved a little as an entertainer. So now, I'm moving on to the next phase. I've moved Brenda's office to make room for a practise studio and will be spending more time in there. As I write this, I realize that we all have our own reasons for being here and no-one knows what goes on in our lives as we post our light hearted threads on Mudcat. Which leads me to think of Scrump, at this particular time in his life and I'm hoping that things will turn out well for himself & his family. In short: I want to say "Thank You" to all of you. Even Big Mick. I'll still be here but I should be practising more so that I can come and meet yous, down the road. Thanks again. Jim. Good Morning All, from the frosty Highlands on Vancouver Island.. |
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19 Apr 07 - 12:03 PM (#2030090) Subject: RE: Thank You All. From: Big Mick Aww, you ain't so bad, just grumpy. But anyone who lives anywhere near Vancouver, let alone Vancouver Island, at least has a sense of beauty about them. Vancouver, BC might be my favorite city on earth. Drive across the Lion's Gate bridge, catch the tram up to Grouse Peak, look down on the campus of the University sitting on the point against the Pacific. Do this on the right type of day, and it would be OK to leave this earth on the spot and feel like you had seen it all. See you on the road. Mebbe we can sing one? Mick |
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19 Apr 07 - 12:12 PM (#2030095) Subject: RE: Thank You All. From: Waddon Pete Hello Jim, Good luck with all your writing, entertaining and the high life of folk music! I've never had the chance to visit Vancouver...but if I ever do, I'll be sure to look you up... Cheers from an idyllic spring day in deepest Suffolk (England). Peter |
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19 Apr 07 - 01:21 PM (#2030147) Subject: RE: Thank You All. From: Geordie-Peorgie Aye, Jim! It's a smashin' bunch o' people on this site isn'it! Aah'm just 'pickin' up the threads' of a music career again and aah hev te say that the threads on here hev been worth there weight in gold. Not te mention the face to face friends you make! Look forward te ye gettin' oot and aboot with your music and if ye ever get te tour the UK we'll aall be lookin' oot for ye! If ye get te play the Royal Albert Haall or Wembley Arena, just remember that me and Waddon Pete were VERY supportive and would like front row tickets. Nee Bother - Keep us aall informed |
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19 Apr 07 - 02:02 PM (#2030176) Subject: RE: Thank You All. From: skarpi hi Jim Lad , just be welcome here , I have not seen much of you here becouse I havent been here lately much work to do . I live in Iceland and there were few years going before I med the Mudcatters in person , I first went to N- Ireland and med some of them there and then I went to USA and med many of them there and I med some great folks both who where playing music and some who are just coming along with us to have fun and listen to music . In Iceland we dont have much chance to play my band that is becouse folk music is just not in here , people go to the pup about midnight or later and no band who play folk music can handle it playing for drunkers? not us , so my plan is to go outside Iceland with the band and play some where people listen . I hope we see much of in here Jim . thank you for being you . All the best Skarpi Iceland. |
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19 Apr 07 - 02:07 PM (#2030182) Subject: RE: Thank You All. From: George Papavgeris Don't be a stranger now, Jim! It's a long bloody way for me to Vancouver (though you never know...) but hope to bump into you somewhere down the road. |
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19 Apr 07 - 02:11 PM (#2030187) Subject: RE: Thank You All. From: Jim Lad It's a long way to Vancouver for me too. I'm around but I have to do other things. "Thank You" is the real message. not "Goodbye". |
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19 Apr 07 - 03:45 PM (#2030300) Subject: RE: Thank You All. From: Gulliver Good to have you around. Wish Scrump was around as well. |
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19 Apr 07 - 03:51 PM (#2030305) Subject: RE: Thank You All. From: growler If you ever wish to visit sunny Kent (UK), I'm sure we could find a bed for you |
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19 Apr 07 - 03:56 PM (#2030308) Subject: RE: Thank You All. From: Herga Kitty Thank you for posting this, JL. When I've worked out how to sort Myspace I'll re-invite you to be my friend! If you don't hear from me it's because I haven't worked out how to sort Myspace! Kitty |
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19 Apr 07 - 06:00 PM (#2030464) Subject: RE: Thank You All. From: Geordie-Peorgie Hey Kitty! Ye and me both Pet! |
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19 Apr 07 - 07:34 PM (#2030535) Subject: RE: Thank You All. From: George Seto - af221@chebucto.ns.ca You're quite welcome, Jim. I've loved your Margaree song since I first heard it several years ago and was lucky enough to get your recording with it. If you'reheading towards Halifax, let us at the Harbour Folk Society try to find a spot for you. |
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19 Apr 07 - 10:35 PM (#2030662) Subject: RE: Thank You All. From: katlaughing Thanks to you, Jim, for coming along and sharing your wonderful music and talent with us. Have fun with your studio and if ya ever decide to branch out and perform in Western Colorado gives us a holler and Wee Red says "Bring Maura! And, her mum, of course!"**bg** kat |
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20 Apr 07 - 11:05 AM (#2031130) Subject: RE: Thank You All. From: Waddon Pete Hello Jim, Good to hear it's not goodbye. What a lovely idea to say thank you. We should do it more often! Don't forget those front row seats at the Albert Hall. Me and Geordie Peorgie have it all sorted...just need the date and the bus fare! Best wishes, Peter |
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20 Apr 07 - 04:39 PM (#2031440) Subject: RE: Thank You All (from Jim Lad) From: Maryrrf And thanks for sharing your music with us, Jim. I've been a "fan" ever since I came upon some clips of your singing over the internet. Brilliant! |
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20 Apr 07 - 11:24 PM (#2031682) Subject: RE: Thank You All (from Jim Lad) From: GUEST,Art Thieme Jim, Everyone here seems to know you but me! I just want to second your Thank You. There's no way to say how valuable this Mudcat place can be for us shut-ins who are now out of contact with the music and the gig-to-gig road life. Mudcat does keep me connected to so many old friends---and new ones too---for sure. All the best, Art Thieme |
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20 Apr 07 - 11:43 PM (#2031686) Subject: RE: Thank You All (from Jim Lad) From: Charley Noble Jim- I'm pleased you've found this place useful and amusing, and ignored the parts that are less useful and amusing. I'll probably be revisiting Vancouver/Victoria some time next summer and I'd sure like to meet you. First round on me! Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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21 Apr 07 - 12:20 PM (#2032011) Subject: RE: Thank You All (from Jim Lad) From: Jim Lad We have a guest room. Signing out. Jim. |
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21 Apr 07 - 04:26 PM (#2032159) Subject: RE: Thank You All (from Jim Lad) From: Lyrical Lady Nice to see another "Catter" from my neck of the woods. I'm guessing that if you're from the frosty highlands of Vancouver Island, then you must be up Comox way! I'm on Saltspring Is. Is there a site I can go to to hear your music? Lyrical Lady |
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21 Apr 07 - 07:55 PM (#2032278) Subject: RE: Thank You All (from Jim Lad) From: katlaughing Right here, Lyrical Lady: click. And, if you'd like to read a review, follow this link! |
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22 Apr 07 - 06:53 PM (#2032905) Subject: RE: Thank You All (from Jim Lad) From: GUEST,meself Well, Jim, you've got a fan! More power to you; keep on keepin' on! |
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22 Apr 07 - 07:41 PM (#2032942) Subject: RE: Thank You All (from Jim Lad) From: Amergin Jim...I absolutely love your music...especially the Hills of Margaree...that song is beautiful... |
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23 Apr 07 - 03:57 AM (#2033167) Subject: RE: Thank You All (from Jim Lad) From: Wordsmith I don't know you, personally, Jim, but I've run across your name in the threads I've read. You've got a good head on your shoulders, and I'll try to listen to some of your music since I now have your webpage on my favorites list thanks to katlaughing. I enjoy this site as well...and thanks to you all for having it! |