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BS: Alison in Ireland & US

07 Jul 00 - 03:19 AM (#253289)
Subject: Alison in Ireland & US
From: alison

WARNING!!!!

this is not music based.. although I hope it'll contain some chances to make music........those of you not interested in my holiday plans.. feel free to leave now *grin*........

I (well the hubby, 2 small kids and I) will be home (Belfast)from 23 August until 26th September... and travelling around Ireland a bit while I'm there......... anyone who has a kettle and doesn't mind me dropping in for a cup of tea / session.. please feel free to drop me a personal message with addresses etc....... likewise if anyone else is likely to be near Belfast during that time and fancies getting together.. let me know (and I'll give you an address and phone number)

26 September I do a one night stop over in Frankfurt....

27th September we arrive in Anaheim (how far is that from LA?) We hope to spend a few days at Disneyland with the kids... then a few days travelling about... before heading back to Sydney on 3rd October... are there any Mudcatters around that area... again please send me info if you'd like to meet up...

I kow all of this is a bit in advance but it has to be.. I'm not sure what if I'll be able to get in touch once I leave here......

but I'm looking forward to meeting some of you if possible....

slainte

alison


07 Jul 00 - 06:02 AM (#253315)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Bob Bolton

G'day Alison,

I'm glad to see that you are just as enthusiastic about the Olympics as the rest of us weary Sydneysiders! I intend spending September in a crater in the middle of Australia (the Wilpena Pound) and not venturing back until the last tourist has departed.

Regards,

Bob Bolton


07 Jul 00 - 08:05 AM (#253337)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)

Oh, One-L, cant'cha make it to the East Coast of our fair country??? I'd love to sing harmony with you!


07 Jul 00 - 08:52 AM (#253354)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: JedMarum

Sounds like a fun trip, Alison. Too bad you're not comin' by Dallas - maybe next trip!


07 Jul 00 - 09:16 AM (#253362)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: kendall

know why Maine is called the Lions tail? 'cause it's the end of the lion. I brew a mean pot of green tea if you get this far!!


07 Jul 00 - 09:27 AM (#253366)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: alison

I would love to visit all of you.. and someday I hope to... but not this time......

anyone actually live anywhere near where I'm heading?

slainte

alison


07 Jul 00 - 09:47 AM (#253377)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: GUEST

I don't live there, but to answer your question: Anaheim is about 28 miles (or 45km) from the City of the (Fallen) Angels proper...but jeez, when you look at a map - fifty miles of urban sprawl in any direction from the heart of downtown L.A. could be considered "Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area."

Enjoy...


07 Jul 00 - 09:51 AM (#253381)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: catspaw49

Hi al........I think when they wake up you may be hearing from a number of west coasters. Anaheim is the Los Angeles area and Sean M. is always complaining that no one is there wit him. However, even though its a large state, you'll not be far from the Frisco bunch of the Swans, Seed, Winters Wages, and that whole big crew. Joe Offer is in Sacremento, and Amos is just a bit south of LA in San Diego, so I'm willing to bet that you'll be able to have a get together while you're there!

What a trip!!!

Spaw


07 Jul 00 - 09:54 AM (#253383)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: GUEST

...oops - any direction but west.


07 Jul 00 - 11:45 AM (#253464)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Seamus Kennedy

Alison, I'm recently back from Belfast and Ireland, so I'll miss you there, and Im in California a week or so after you're there, so I'll miss you there too. It seems we're doomed never to meet, like the Flying Dutchman and Charlie on the MTA. Enjoy yourself with family and friends. All the best. Seamus


07 Jul 00 - 04:59 PM (#253636)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Sorcha

waaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!(from Wyoming, which is a long way from LA)


07 Jul 00 - 07:08 PM (#253728)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Micca

Alison???? London??? England???this trip


08 Jul 00 - 03:08 AM (#253976)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: alison

sorry Micca.. touch down in Frankfurt... then on to Dublin...... can't say that upsets me .. I hate Heathrow..

slainte

alsion


08 Jul 00 - 08:38 AM (#254025)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Micca

Alison, Gatwick is the WORST, it is a dreadful****( insert expletive of choice) the new Stanstead isn't too bad tho'


08 Jul 00 - 05:41 PM (#254207)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: katlaughing

I am sure that I heard the big bird she'll be on has to land in Why-Oh-Myn to refuel, Sorcha!!! YeeHaw, c'mon down, Alison!!!


08 Jul 00 - 06:17 PM (#254224)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Sorcha

Re-fuel in Why-O-Min? duh, where, kat? Neither of our backyards is big enough, and the closed Hell.......


08 Jul 00 - 06:23 PM (#254225)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: katlaughing

Naw, aincha heard? Hell's Half Acre is reopening!!


08 Jul 00 - 06:42 PM (#254234)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Joe Offer

Alison? In California?
WOW!
Los Angeles is 500 miles away, but I'll try to figure out a way to get there, Alison. Why don't you stay away from the amusement parks and come up north to the beautiful part of California?
-Joe-


08 Jul 00 - 11:00 PM (#254330)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Bill D

*sigh*...Alison is at that awkward time of life...where KIDS determine your plans!..(mine just graduated from High school, and we have barely seen him since!)..(there IS a Disney park in Florida!)


09 Jul 00 - 01:18 AM (#254389)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Peter Kasin

If you're in the San Francisco area, you will find several of the 'catters catspaw mentioned, plus yours truly, at the Starry Plough Irish Pub in Berkeley most Sunday nights. Let us know if you can and want to go there, and we'll have a small mudcat contingent there to greet you. I can leave you directions/details in a personal message for you, if you'd like.

-chanteyranger


09 Jul 00 - 05:48 AM (#254447)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: GUEST,Garry Of Australia

Pity it is not longer, we could do with one less Irish Musician on a permanent basis


09 Jul 00 - 02:04 PM (#254599)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Big Mick

Ya know, Garry, having a go at THE FAIR ONE in these precincts is not a high percentage proposition. Forgetting for the moment that I shamelessly pander to this woman, she has done more to preserve and promote the Mudcat and folk music on accident and in her spare time, than you have managed in your whole life. And unless you are part of the aboriginal peoples of Australia (in which case I will withdraw this with apologies), I would suggest you lay off the parochial little comments. Cause I will bet that they wish all of you would go back to where you came from. And finally, if you can demonstrate competance on half the instruments that THE FAIR ONE plays, then you would be a blessing to the culture of any country. And by the way, she is trained in the classical style, plays in bush bands, and does many styles.

Had enough? Or shall I go on? Making these types of comments on the 'Cat only serve flamers, not the good folks that we value here.

Big Mick


09 Jul 00 - 02:20 PM (#254611)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: catspaw49

Let me rephrase that in a language you might better understand......

PISS OFF SPORT !!!

Spaw


09 Jul 00 - 03:39 PM (#254648)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Herge

Hi Alison

If your going up (or down!) the coast road on a Sat call into The Meeting House in Cairncastle http://www.geocities.com/snogtherock/matties.html for a session at around 4 (ish). Or if that dosn't suit give me a shout and I'll get a few musicians together in Billy Andy's Pub in Ralloo (Belfast side of Larne) Its a quiet session but great for swapping tunes or trying out the more unknown ones. It runs fairly irregulary so you would really have to check with me before turning up Cheers Pete


09 Jul 00 - 08:35 PM (#254778)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Liam's Brother

Hi!

Sorry your jump from Belfast to Disneyland won't set foot in New York.

All the best,
Dan


09 Jul 00 - 09:08 PM (#254795)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: alison

thanks for the offers guys...

slainte

alison


09 Jul 00 - 11:55 PM (#254880)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Bob Bolton

Warning: THREAD CREEP!

G'day Big Mick,

" ... Cause I will bet that they wish all of you would go back to where you came from... "

I reckon they thought that even before our (English, Irish and Dutch, in my case) ancestors moved their bags in. Captain Cook's journal, 1770, speaking of when he tried a bit of the old "trading a few glass beads for something valuable" trick, he reckons that "They did not want for anything that we had and only wanted us to go away."

Terra Nullius my foot!

Regard(les)s,

Bob Bolton


10 Jul 00 - 12:05 AM (#254887)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Big Mick

Hi Bob,

I say that fully cognizant that the aboriginal peoples in the States feel the same way. I am also a little redfaced in that I didn't recognize Garry's comments as just stirring. I didna realize that he is THE FAIR ONE'S new musical partner, and he was having a little tongue in cheek fun with her. Garry, if you are out there, please accept my apologies.

Now, back to Brother Bolton. I hope that I haven't offended you, sir, cause you are a wonderful 'Catter.

All the best,

Big Mick


10 Jul 00 - 12:11 AM (#254889)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: catspaw49

Well just great Mick!!! It ain't bad enough I got my size 13 in my mouth, but now I got yours too.............

Garry, I'd say I'm sorry, but my mouth is full. Geeziz...........

Spaw


10 Jul 00 - 02:47 AM (#254939)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Crowhugger

Um, er, is this a bad time...well, someone had to post next.

Anyhow, just want to say it's too bad your touch down isn't in Toronto, we could've arranged a great big jam at the airport. Another time, okay?


10 Jul 00 - 02:59 AM (#254943)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: alison

yep Garry and I have been in a band together for 6 years... he is a BIG stirrer!!

but thanks for defending my honour Brave Sir Mick.....

slainte

alison


10 Jul 00 - 03:05 AM (#254944)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: alison

Oh I like the idea of jamming in airports....... where do they refuel between Frnkfurt and LA???? if it's Bangor Maine... I could get Big Mick (not too far) and Kendall to drop by!!!

slainte

alison


10 Jul 00 - 04:04 AM (#254955)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: catspaw49

Bangor Maine what? I didn't even know there was a secondary.....although I can relate to the idea of a backup..........so to speak.

Spaw


11 Jul 00 - 12:56 AM (#255548)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Peter Kasin

You just haven't been to any of our Mudcat parties on the West Coast, 'Spaw.

-chanteyranger


11 Jul 00 - 05:39 AM (#255604)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Susan of DT

should you come to the East coast soem time, we'd love to have you over...


17 Jul 00 - 04:10 AM (#259024)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: alison

refresh in the hope that some more people are out there...

slainte

alison


17 Jul 00 - 04:16 AM (#259025)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Brendy

The child still hasn't told us when I'm going to be there, Alison.

But once he/she does, I'll let you know, somehow.

I still expect it to be +August:September-

B.
(Maybe PM me a phone number where you'll be.)


17 Jul 00 - 09:36 PM (#259683)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: GUEST,Barry Finn

Hi Alison, hope you have a wonderfully musical trip here in the States & if any there's any chance that you might happen to stop over here in the Northeast you'll get an ear full of great sounds & a heart full of welcomes. We're not shy about partying. Good luck, Barry


18 Jul 00 - 12:39 AM (#259790)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Mark Cohen

I think you do have to refuel somewhere in the Pacific... Maybe not. But if you will be touching down in Honolulu, let me know and I'll see if I can get a few Big Island musical friends to island hop with me and meet you folks at the airport. I'll even bring macadamia nuts from my orchard...

Aloha,
Mark


18 Jul 00 - 12:49 AM (#259797)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: alison

mmmmmmm.... macadamia nuts in the airport.. I like that....

slainte

alison


18 Jul 00 - 02:34 AM (#259818)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Brendy

Message recieved loud and clear, Alison.
I hope it happens, now.

I'll definately be in touch, though

B.


19 Jul 00 - 01:47 AM (#260593)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: The Shambles

Are you going to stock up on the Galaxy?


19 Jul 00 - 02:00 AM (#260598)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: alison

yep.. and Thornton's viennese truffles

slainte

alison


19 Jul 00 - 02:21 AM (#260601)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Brendy

I miss the beef sausages and the vegetable roll

B.
(I make my own soda farls, though *BG*)


19 Jul 00 - 03:08 AM (#260609)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: alison

Hey Brendy if you're there at the same time as me .. let's hit the town and see if we can get somone to rustle us up a great big fry!! haven't had vegetable roll for 6 years... almost through the withdrawl process until you mentioned it again....... and Veda....... *grin*

slainte

alison


19 Jul 00 - 03:19 AM (#260612)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Brendy

I fully expect to, alison.

I'm looking forward to meeting you. As you know, we'll be having the christening; I have some visits to Folk Clubs and sessions planned (well, on the cards, anyway), and I've decided that I'll stick around for a few months. I've a bit of studio work to get done, and a few Trad gigs lined up (just to keep the old wallet from drying out, you know)

One of my childhood mates (we started playing music at the same time), and a few others from the 'old days' are putting a few things together. Adrian, has been All-Ireland Harp Champion, and Bodhrán champion, 7 or 8 times.

Both he and his father make them.

Oh, it'll be good to be home again, this time under different circumstances.

B.


19 Jul 00 - 10:30 PM (#261309)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: alison

sounds great........

slainte

alsion


20 Jul 00 - 04:08 PM (#261672)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: GUEST,Mike Ireland

Hi Alison

Glad to hear your visiting for a while. As Herge (Pete) said earlier above a few of us who know you through the Mudcat would only be to glad to entertain you and yours.

I have your email address so I will drop you a few phone numbers and session places and you can work out your schedule if any fit we'd be glad of 'professional imput' and help.

Mike


20 Jul 00 - 08:39 PM (#261883)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: death by whisky

We're in N.Kerry,two kids also.Doing five sessions a week at the moment.Ballybunion,Tralee and Cloghane.


21 Jul 00 - 02:06 AM (#261985)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: alison

Great fellas.. either private message or email some phone numbers and we'll see what we can sort out....

slainte

alison


21 Jul 00 - 02:14 AM (#261987)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: Seamus Kennedy

Alison, if you can, get ahoult of Death By whiskey. He's a mighty man at a session. I had some crack with him in Tralee in June. You may have difficulty in understanding him, he's a Derry man. All the best. Seamus


21 Jul 00 - 02:25 AM (#261990)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: alison

Hahaha... I was a student nurse with a girl from Derry.. we used to have to translate her for the patients to understand......

I have the same problem here with certain words like "shower" and "towel"... the Aussies just can't understand them at all....... *grin*

slainte

alison


21 Jul 00 - 09:50 AM (#262097)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: death by whisky

Ye see yousn's from Belfawst....


21 Jul 00 - 10:20 PM (#262503)
Subject: RE: BS: Alison in Ireland & US
From: alison

hahaha