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07 Oct 02 - 08:51 PM (#798558) Subject: Lyr Add: MAY YOUR SWORD NEVER GROW RUSTY From: GUEST, Malveka Hail and well met Jack the Sailor! You don't know me, nor I you, though I do have the advantage of having read some of your posts here on the Cat, whilst I have generally only lurked on my occasional visits to this fine community. Still, we do have somewhat in common - I also found my soulmate in an on-line community, though one other than Mudcat. In my case she's the Canadian and I'm the Yank. Someday we, too, hope to make our home in the Great White North. My mate's moniker in these parts is Jande and she has been the delight of my life now for three years and more. Mayhap you have passed her a time or two on these convivial streets. ::clears throat and attempts to assume the character of a Newfie, sounding instead more like some sort of unnatural hybrid of Scots - pirate - Appalachian hillbilly:: Speakin' o' convivality, I'll be gettin' on to the point then. Here be a song that I did write that I would be wantin' to dedicate to yer fine self, as the happy day o' yer joinin' draws nigh. This be one that us byes would be singin' to ya fer fun afore ya be properly hitched. If'n any o' ye lassies be lookin' at this now BE YE WARNED! 'tis a bawdy bit o' singin we'll be gettin' up to (har!), such as us byes are wont to be doin' when we've nae got yer winsome selves about to keep us civil-like. Roight then... ::taps a keg of Black Horse:: ...belly up me hearties and let's gi' ol' Jack a proper round... MAY YOUR SWORD NEVER GROW RUSTY ------------------------------- (Being A Toast to the Endangered Bachelor) May your sword never grow rusty May your beard never grow thin Hark now the wisdom of sages You've got to be up to be in! [chorus] Come good fellow sit by me Take your pick of all good ale Lend me thine ear on your joining's eve And I'll toast thee without fail I say! I'll toast thee without fail! May your sword never grow rusty May life's blessings flow from the spout Just recall that the blessing of children May be yours if you don't pull out [chorus] May your sword never grow rusty Won't you heed now the words of this clown Remember that after you're married 'Tis only computers that go down [chorus] May your sword never grow rusty May your frame always be stout Be sure that you know all the exits When she gets the frying pan out [chorus] May your sword never grow rusty May your love life never go bust But on those days when love isn't working Don't forget you've always got lust [chorus] May your sword never grow rusty May you know that it often is quipped That vows will truly be tested When she tells you to get yourself snipped [chorus] May your sword never grow rusty May you find yourself aging with grace But if on two legs you find yourself limping Oysters help keep your rod in the race [chorus] May your sword never grow rusty But if perchance you find that it should Forget not the Falls of Niagra Though Viagra, they say, works as good -------------------------------------------------------- Don't be shy! Additional verses welcome. 8^) Best wishes to Jack the Sailor and CarolC! Malveka |
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07 Oct 02 - 09:00 PM (#798568) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: Sorcha Wunnerful, wunnerful. Thank you for letting us know your story. |
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07 Oct 02 - 09:05 PM (#798576) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: hesperis rotfl, Mal! Hope you're taking your own advice for Jande's benefit. *giggle* You two just have to meet Carol and Jack. And take pics for me! Will you be going to the wedding? |
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07 Oct 02 - 09:11 PM (#798581) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: MMario BRAVO! |
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07 Oct 02 - 09:26 PM (#798593) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: Jande ::>Hope you're taking your own advice for Jande's benefit. *giggle*<:: Ahhh... ::blush:: Yes, indeedy. He IS the author of that song, you realise... Checking the credit cards to see if we can squeeeeeeeeze them any more so we can go.. :`P |
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07 Oct 02 - 10:52 PM (#798639) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: hesperis Ah. *Cough*WhenareyougoingonICQ?*Cough* |
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08 Oct 02 - 12:17 AM (#798669) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: GUEST, Malveka Sorcha - Thanks! It's actually a story with a lot more excitement, joy and dark scary bits than what I've hinted at here. Like any good adventure! 8^) Hesperis - Indeed, no rust here LOL! Like Jande said, we're still trying to figure out whether or not we can swing the trip. I'd really like to go! ::bows to MMario:: |
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08 Oct 02 - 01:19 AM (#798683) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: CarolC Great song, Malveka! I hope we get to meet you and Jande at the wedding. I wrote this blues song for the dear sweet man a couple of days ago... Well, my fella he's a Newfie, takes me fishin' all the time Yeah, my fella he's a Newfie, takes me fishin' all the time I caught that big old cod fish, down in the maritime. He's got a hunky dory, he handles it just fine Yeah, he's got a hunky dory, and he handles it just fine He's the skipper of my vessel, and he rows three quarter time... (oh, yeah... ;-) |
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08 Oct 02 - 05:04 AM (#798763) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: smallpiper BRAVO |
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08 Oct 02 - 09:26 AM (#798861) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: GUEST,Malveka ROTFL! Well done, CarolC! What a great line... "He's got a hunky dory, and he handles it just fine" Very fond of wordplay (and, well yes, ahem, swordplay, of course 8^)) am I. I thought about "May your cod never grow rusty" but it just didn't have the same ring to it. Is "maybe" a legitimate RSVP response? Somehow I rather doubt it. But we'll have the actual answer RSN, really! |
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08 Oct 02 - 10:07 AM (#798883) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: Amos Mighty fine song, M~! It ought to be enshrined in the Mudcat Songbook! A |
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08 Oct 02 - 12:50 PM (#798991) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: hesperis Hehe, Mal's a Mudcatter now! MUAHAHAHAHAH! He'll never escape! |
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08 Oct 02 - 01:32 PM (#799013) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: Jack the Sailor My sword has become very shiny Its polish a glorious sheen For I've found the most beautiful scabbard That there has ever been So come all you young lads of the Mudcat These word are so true and they're mine When your song is a beautiful Carol Your life cannot help but to shine |
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08 Oct 02 - 01:35 PM (#799014) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: Jack the Sailor Thanks Malveka! Carol calls this thread my Mudcat bachelor party. I didn't ask for one but I'm so grateful you started it for me! Thanks! Long may your big jib draw!!!! Hope to see you both on Saturday! Cheers Rob |
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08 Oct 02 - 02:15 PM (#799022) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: The Pooka Woo hoo what a good thread! Such bootyful lyrics & sentiments. Malveka, now look what you've gone & started here. You cunning linguist you. |
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08 Oct 02 - 02:37 PM (#799036) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: GUEST,Malveka Thanks Amos! Ummm, what's a Mudcat Songbook? Jack the Sailor - well and nobly sung sir! Thou art both a fortunate man and a chivalrous knight to your good lady. Let's see...well it is a party shaping up here, isn't it? ::pulls the tap to draw another Black Horse and gets nothing but foam:: Arrr...hoy barkeep! We've anudder dead'un 'ere! They nae be fillin'em like they used to. Roight then, while we be waitin' on that we should be 'aving us another verse, eh? May your sword never grow rusty Your delights each day renew And find as each year passes Your love has grown anew |
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08 Oct 02 - 02:51 PM (#799046) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: GUEST, Malveka ::Glancing askance at The Pooka:: Why thank you! I have been told that I speak a good piece at times. You seem to have a way with words yourself ;^) |
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08 Oct 02 - 03:01 PM (#799050) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: Jack the Sailor We'll rant and we'll roar like true Newfoundlanders. We'll rant and we'll roar and let ev'ry Cat know! That I'm off to D.C. for to marry sweet Carol, We'll rant and we'll roar til my wedding I go! We got a punchin of moonshine from old skipper Eric He made it in Greenspond and sent it up here. We got whiskey and wines from the "Feller from Fortune", He Got it Tax free from the Isle of St Pierre! Fair well and adieu to the girls of the catwalk To all you young strippers from here to Quebec I don't want a lapdance now that I've got my lady I don't want to see you so don't sit on my leg So pick up your accord-yon, and you'll serenade us. Play us a song my fine little maid! It ain't fair to say that I don't like a squeeze box. Its all on according to how it is played! |
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08 Oct 02 - 03:07 PM (#799053) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: MMario another good one! |
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08 Oct 02 - 04:10 PM (#799082) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: Amos Malveka: The local Gaelic Goddess, Mudcatter Áine, maintains a web page where she compiles the songs written by Mudcatters offered for collection, or snatched by her, depending. You can find a link to her Mudcat Songbook in the drop-down menu at top of page (Quick Links). You can send her a Personal Message to advise her where to look at your song, also. Regards, A |
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08 Oct 02 - 04:12 PM (#799085) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: MMario And if you don't - One of us WILL! |
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08 Oct 02 - 09:44 PM (#799237) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: Jande Go ahead MMario... I told you guys he was shy, didn't I? ::grin:: |
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08 Oct 02 - 10:04 PM (#799242) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: GUEST, Malveka We'll rant and we'll roar on the day ye are wedded. We'll raise up our glasses in toasts not a few! Singin' and dancin' in joyful abandon, Giving our blessings to the hearts of ye two! And music so sweet is sure to be heard there, With many a squeeze, a strum, and a blow! We'll sail that big highway 'til D.C. is near us, To the day of your weddin' we're gonna go! BTW, that's a "yes" to the RSVP. Better late than never they say! 8^) |
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08 Oct 02 - 10:17 PM (#799246) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: The Pooka Better & better, this is! Remarkabule. Malveka the Skance-Glancer, well thank YOU too sir! :) |
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09 Oct 02 - 02:34 PM (#799658) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: Áine Hey y'all!! Just wanted you all to know that I am keeping an eye on your collective creation here, and when you all get done, I am definitely going to include it in The Mudcat Songbook!! That is, of course, if you all would like me to . . . g'wan, twist my arm (hahaha). Great song, you guys, and an even greater occasion for singing!! All the best to the lucky, lucky couple AND all you wonderful 'Catters, too, Áine (a/k/a The Keeper Of The Book, TGG, and Song Challenge! Maven) |
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09 Oct 02 - 10:22 PM (#800045) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: GUEST, Malveka Thanks Aine (ummm...sorry, I don't know how to get the A with the accent) and MMario, perhaps? Wow! A song that I wrote actually in a book. Kewl! Where have you people been all my life? For that matter, where have I been all my life? No, wait, don't answer that! Truly I do feel moved. ::shy grin:: I'm really starting to like it here... |
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10 Oct 02 - 01:58 PM (#800490) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: CarolC Alright! So glad you and Jande are going to be there, Malveka! Will you give us a call when you get into town? You should have JtS's cell phone # on the sheet with the directions. (If you don't have it, let me know and I'll send it in a PM.) YeeeHawwww!!! |
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10 Oct 02 - 09:52 PM (#800781) Subject: RE: JtS - May Your Sword Never Grow Rusty From: Malveka Hi CarolC! We've got the number and will call. Sent you a PM if you get a chance to look at it. C'ya soon! |