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18 Dec 02 - 05:25 PM (#849837) Subject: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon Beginning on 11 January, 2003, the Press Room, 77 Daniel St., Portsmouth NH, will be the venue for a monthly shanty and forebitter session. Singing will start at 3:30 (after the piano player is through) and continue till 7:30 or thereabouts. This will happen on the Second Saturday of each month. Singers of such music are highly sought after as well as those who prefer to sing along or just sit and listen. Instruments are also welcome as long as they are not so big as to take up a seat space. The Press Room, est. 1976, has a goodly selection of beers, wine and spirits as well as coffee, tea and soft potables. The kitchen will be open to accommodate the hungry with a modestly priced pub menu including vegetarian fare. While smoking is allowed, there are two very large smoke eaters that suck up much of the fumage. Also, by consensus, no one smokes in the singers circle. Reservations are not necessary, but it would be swell to know who's coming. Post here, or if shy, PM me -- Tom |
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18 Dec 02 - 06:03 PM (#849880) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Charley Noble Sure, Tom, I plan to be there with a new song or two. Who's going to van pool with me? Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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18 Dec 02 - 06:24 PM (#849899) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: SINSULL I'm gonna be there with my whips! |
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18 Dec 02 - 10:23 PM (#850039) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Barry Finn I'll be seeing ya there too, great job Tom. Barry |
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18 Dec 02 - 10:26 PM (#850043) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Naemanson Count me in! Sins, whips? What have you got in mind? By the by, Charley, count me in on the van pool also. |
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19 Dec 02 - 08:31 AM (#850290) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon Good to hear from you folks. Even if things start off small, the potential is great. This could also be a good place to sell tapes and CDs. Spread the word -- tom |
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19 Dec 02 - 08:36 AM (#850295) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: MMario Second SATURDAY? yee-haw - this might be a possibility for me some month! |
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19 Dec 02 - 09:06 AM (#850311) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon A most promising prospect, MMario. It would be grand if you could make it some Saturday. Any others willing to travel? |
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19 Dec 02 - 10:10 AM (#850355) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Brían I am a good possibility. Brían |
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19 Dec 02 - 01:32 PM (#850512) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon Brian, you live in Maine; that's not really travelling. But I certainly hope you can make it -- Tom |
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19 Dec 02 - 01:38 PM (#850523) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Uncle Jaque Ahoy, Sins; Are ye gonna wear that snazzy black leather outfit what goes wit' the whips? Yawzaaah! I try to avoid driving a lot at night these days, although I can if need be; a large-capacity van load of "Catters heading South from Maine might have potential for a jolly good start to the evening's festivities. This seems to be a pretty much concertina and tin whistle affair, although if there were one utilitarian guitar to pass around it might come in handy. Of course I would never want Charlie's banjo to ever feel excluded! That washtub bass of Nor's has sort of become a fixture as well, hasn't it? Anyone bringing a ship's bell, or do they have one there? I'd like to get to one of these - please do keep this thread up near the surface and we'll keep in touch. |
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19 Dec 02 - 05:40 PM (#850689) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon Avast! There are some very inportant names still absent from this thread -- Tom |
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19 Dec 02 - 08:18 PM (#850819) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Bat Goddess Aw, Sins . . . you should see the cute little whip I'VE got (goes with my tailcoat , tights and unicorn mask . . .). Linn |
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19 Dec 02 - 11:15 PM (#850912) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Naemanson Uh, guys, these women are talking WHIPS here. Should we be worried? Or excited? |
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20 Dec 02 - 09:26 AM (#851101) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Dahlin Naemanson DEPENDS! Think about it. |
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27 Dec 02 - 08:53 AM (#854012) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon Two weeks from tomorrow! Let us try to keep this thread alive with re-committtments and comments. Normally, the bartender is also the waiter on Sat. afternoons. If there will be enough people to justify another waitperson, it can be arranged. Please let me know who's coming. In the event of inclement weather, watch this thread for announcements and cautions -- Tom |
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27 Dec 02 - 09:14 AM (#854020) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Charley Noble Whoops, I refreshed the wrong thread: This drinking song is based on a fragment, the first verse, recollected from a song party in the 1960's off Stonington, Maine. MERCHANT'S ISLAND (New words by Charlie Ipcar © 1999 Tune: "She's but a Lassie yet") G--C-G--------D-------G Oh, the wind blew up 'bout nor'nor'east, ---------C-G--D7 Blew right up on Monty's beach; ---G------D7---------G-------D7 The men got drunk and the women too – --------------------------G 'Round the pub the rum jug flew! Chorus: G We'll shove around the grog, me boys, ------------------------------D7 Raise our mugs and make some noise; ------G------------------------C We'll shove around the grog, me boys – D7-----------------G Down on Merchant's Island! One thing that we know is true, There's nothing like ol' Stan's home brew, For on our toots we're pissed as newts – Down on Merchant's Island... Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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27 Dec 02 - 09:55 AM (#854041) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon If anyone will be coming from Boston, please let me know. There is a carless "Guest" who has expressed a desire to attend. Thanks-- Tom |
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27 Dec 02 - 11:22 AM (#854077) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Naemanson As near as I can tell you can expect me, Charley, Uncle Jaque, and at least one other from north of Portland, Maine. Brian, do you want to join the van pool? |
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27 Dec 02 - 02:35 PM (#854179) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: GUEST,Uncle Jaque (Did I lose Cookie?) This is sounding better all the time! There may not be enough elbow room in that van to play my new concertina on the way down... but that may be a good thing! As an aside; How many & which Mudcatters are planning to help Cpt. Bunker & Sharon move the China Seas tomorrow (Sat. the 28th)? I hope to be able to pitch in for a while anyway. The back is a little sore from shovelling snow, but "Ol' Red" the Plymouth Carivan / portable dumpster has all of it's back seats out and we might be able to help in the trucking to Gray. |
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29 Dec 02 - 07:31 AM (#854928) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon Long range weather forecast calls for snow, but can't count on it that far away. Will keep you posted -- Tom |
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04 Jan 03 - 11:13 AM (#858448) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon One week from today. New long range forecast calls for cold, but no snow. We've certainly had enough already. Mark your calendars, organise your carpools and tell all your friends. See you next Saturday -- Tom |
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04 Jan 03 - 09:45 PM (#858890) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Uncle Jaque OK - Portland North Catters; I get the impression that Charlie N. is taking a load of rascals down from Portland Town; anyone coming down from the Northern Quarters besides moi? If not I guess I will rendevous with the Roll-&-Go bus in town. Where & what time? If the van is already full-up and no room remains for a chubby Uncle & his concertina (perhaps a tinwhistle as well), that's OK as there are a couple of stores in Kittery & NH I've been wanting to patronize while down that way and could just drive down earlier in the day & try to find the Press Room after shopping. Keep us posted! Hope the weather / driving conditions hold for us! |
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04 Jan 03 - 11:19 PM (#858954) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Jeri Maybe those who want to come early can meet and feed our faces beforehand? Tom, perhaps the Guest from Boston could take a train and someone could meet him/her in Dover or Durham or somewhere. Finding a car ride is better because I believe the train costs a pile, but it's an option. (Tom - pssst: It was a fine and a pleasant night Lots of songs and stories we were sharing We thought about the years gone by And we lusted after bowls of herring Oh the cream was sour, but it was s'posed to be And it dripped, so we soon were wearing Gobs of it all down our shirts As we feasted from the bowls of herring ...sorry.) |
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05 Jan 03 - 10:22 AM (#859149) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon Since the part of the pub where we'll be singing is the piano player's domain 'till 3:00, it might be better to eat later to save shifting of dishes and glasses. Boston "Guest" has not made contact since that first post. We've sent notice to singers from that vicinity, but no response yet. The shuttle to Pease would also work. Now the time grew late, and the skies were dark, And by ten to home we soon were bearing, And fell fast asleep ere the midnight hour, Just to dream about the bowls of herring. See you Saturday -- Tom |
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05 Jan 03 - 10:45 AM (#859161) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Charley Noble Now I stepped boldly into the darkling Pub, My new Roll & Go sweatshirt proudly wearing, My feet slipped, and my arms shoot out, And I landed in a bowl of herring. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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05 Jan 03 - 04:29 PM (#859365) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Bat Goddess I've still got about one bite of herring left from New Year's Eve -- I got interrupted before the last bite the other day, but it's soon to be gone. Charley -- I'll try to find the exact reference to the elephant ship story. Linn |
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06 Jan 03 - 08:00 AM (#859685) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Uncle Jaque Re: Cpt. Charlie's admission: "..My feet slipped, and my arms shoot out, And I landed in a bowl of herring." Ahah! So that explains that certain eau de' Nautica olfactory presence we've been noticing of late! And here we thought that it was a new brand of cologne you'd picked up at the bait shop! Somehow I sensed that something fishy was going on here! };^{D~ AArrgh! |
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06 Jan 03 - 08:30 AM (#859696) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Charley Noble What do you do with a herring's head? Curiously, Charley Noble |
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06 Jan 03 - 08:40 AM (#859699) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: MMario Herring's Head? Why would anyone want to do anything with THAT |
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06 Jan 03 - 10:16 AM (#859751) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Bat Goddess Herring's gone (except for a puddle of sour creams and an errant onion scrap or two). Should probably whip up a new batch. Should I come to the session dressed in squid? Thanks to Sinsull, I've got the materials for the perfect squiddy flapper dress. (Or else I'll dress more conservatively to show off the squid netsuke I got for Christmas.) Linn |
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06 Jan 03 - 11:34 AM (#859827) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Charley Noble Either way should be a treat, Linn. Judy might be convinced to demonstrate her new fishnet tights from San Francisco, echoes of Jon Campbell's "Frederick's of Galilee" (nautical and knotty attire).;~) We will bring some tasteful Roll & Go "squiggly" T-shirts for show and sell. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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06 Jan 03 - 05:28 PM (#860109) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: SINSULL Oh great! Charlie stinks of herring and Linn will be featuring eau d' plastic squid. They made my eyes water. I will need the whips to keep them both at bay. |
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06 Jan 03 - 05:39 PM (#860115) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: RoyH (Burl) Keep those sessions going. I hope to be there one day. Burl |
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07 Jan 03 - 10:12 AM (#860639) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon Looking forward to meeting you Burl -- Tom |
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07 Jan 03 - 10:22 PM (#861276) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Uncle Jaque }B^{6~ AArrrgh!; Which one o' ye nubile Wenches is goin' tae coom dressed oop like the Mermaid? Ye know, like all them ones flirtin' aboot th' auld China Seas Shop? (Most o' which is now coolin' their wooden lovliness in a storage locker in Gray, Maine). Some of us is gwine tae miss them Lassies! Hmmmm... nows I's a-wonderin' jest who we gots whats built fer th' job, eh? Carefull there, Judy; ye might dribble yer sour cream on onnea them... Ach!; Never mind. AAArrrrgh! |
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08 Jan 03 - 11:53 AM (#861599) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Naemanson Has anyone invited Bunker and Sharon? |
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08 Jan 03 - 03:45 PM (#861872) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon Great idea Brett. I don't have the email address immediately handy. Would you do the honours on behalf of all? Thanks -- Tom |
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08 Jan 03 - 10:23 PM (#862201) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Uncle Jaque I'm not sure if they are back on line yet, but you could give it a try. They switched ISPs back about September, as I recall so if your E-dress for them is older than that it may not work. If that fails, I think i have their home phone no. around somewhere - which might be unlisted(?). |
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08 Jan 03 - 10:37 PM (#862207) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Susan A-R I'm going to put it in the calendar for March the 8th, figuring that if I get to Manchester on the bus, probably someone could give me a lift to Portsmouth. Particularly planning ahead as I am. Work screws up this weekend and the February one. |
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09 Jan 03 - 09:09 AM (#862510) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon Glad to hear your'e planning thee trek Susan. With two months to plan, I'm sure we can get you from Manchester to Portsmouth -- Tom |
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09 Jan 03 - 09:18 AM (#862523) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Charley Noble Well, so far our van pool includes myself and Norris Dale. I've also invited Brien Hoye, Kendall Morse, and Uncle Jaque to join our intrepid expedition into Portsmouth's sailor town. We should be there at 3:30 pm sharp, on Saturday. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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09 Jan 03 - 12:13 PM (#862728) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Naemanson I don't have any contact info for Bunker and Sharon. Uncle Jaque, will you do the honors, please? |
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09 Jan 03 - 07:10 PM (#863070) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Bat Goddess Gad, if I dressed up as a friggin' mermaid I'd fall flat on me face! Don't worry, Sins. I strung the squiddy things outside til recently and they lost all their gasoline smell (thank gawd!). Let's see, if I had a fishnet body suit and wrapped them around my bod . . . Well, I guess that would be enough to keep people from showing up on Saturday. I think I'll wear a tasteful sweater due to the cold and the tasteful (and exotic) squid netsuke dangling from my neck. Linn |
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09 Jan 03 - 08:14 PM (#863123) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Uncle Jaque I'll see what I can do about contacting Cpt. Bunker & Sharon. Charlie; My attendance is a little tenuous; Family gathering on Sunday and the Matriarch of the Manor is suggesting that Sat. would be much better spent housecleaning. We'll see how it goes Sat. morning. In the event I can shake loose, what time and where should the "crew" assemble to get on board and cast off? |
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09 Jan 03 - 09:18 PM (#863188) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: kendall I am not able to make it. Committed to the new coffee house in Harpswell. |
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10 Jan 03 - 11:02 AM (#863509) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon Sorry about that, Kendall, but there will be more opportunities. Weather forecast call for partial sun and cold. By now , the city should have cleared the snow away from the parking places. If not, I'll post a warning. See you in 28.5 hours -- Tom |
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10 Jan 03 - 12:08 PM (#863580) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Uncle Jaque Not satisfied with just calling Cpt. "Bunk", another old pal and I stopped by their place in Gray after breakfast this morning and rousted the good Cpt. out of bed around 10AM; Sharon was up and feeding the birds. They convey their appologies, but will be in Lewiston tomorrow for the festivities surrounding the various "rallies" scheduled involving the "diversity" issues in that community of late. Sharon and Steve are not planning to attend the "Diversity" rally; instead they want to go to the Neo-Nazi function in order to get right up in their faces and confront / irritate / annoy them as much as possible. Ya gotta love 'em! Kendall; Coffee House in Harpswell, eh? Is that a regular thing there, or a one-time gig? If it is regular and open to rif-raf like us I hope you can provide times & directions so we might be able to show up and heckle the performers. I'll check back in later tonight & check for developments, directions & such; if I'm real good and get the decks swabbed & the bright work polished, Cpt. Martha might let me go ashore tomorrow. |
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10 Jan 03 - 12:55 PM (#863618) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: kendall Rough directions, follow route 123, I think, from Cooks Corner until you see the recycling plant on the right. The comm. ctr. is behind it. I don't know if it will be a regular venue on the second Saturday, but, I'll find out. It is being run by Beth Revels. |
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10 Jan 03 - 05:23 PM (#863869) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Charley Noble Uncle Jaque- I don't have your e-mail address but I did PM you via Mudcat; the pick-up details are be at 40 Salem St. (Nor & Eli's house) at 2 pm sharp wearing a large squid suit. Looks like great weather. We now have Brien, Nor, my wife Judy, and myself in the van. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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10 Jan 03 - 05:27 PM (#863873) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Brían Well, I'm looking forward to this! I'll lash on the ol' snowshoes and trudge the happy road to Salem Street! I'll aim to be a little early. Brían |
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11 Jan 03 - 01:25 AM (#864163) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Uncle Jaque I can't find any PM for me here, Charlie (?) What's the best way to get to Salem St. coming from Yarmouth? I think I have been to your digs, but it was years ago & I don't remember all that well. Is there sufficient parking to leave "Ol' Red" the Voyager minivan without blocking anyone in, getting towed away etc.? If there is a nearby parking facility I can anchor there and hike in, if need be. |
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11 Jan 03 - 08:56 AM (#864340) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: curmudgeon Full sun, frigid temperatures, should moderate to mid 20s. Parking places tolerably cleared out. Be aware, however, that there is a two hour limit up until 6:00. I don't know how rigidly this will be enforced today. If in doubt, there is a parking garage within three blocks of the Press Room. Drive carefully -- Tom |
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11 Jan 03 - 09:09 AM (#864348) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Charley Noble Uncle Jaque- Maybe the PM got mislaid when you lost your cookie. Directions to 40 Salem St.: Milky Way Galaxy, the Solar System, 3rd planet from Old Sol, exit I-295 at Forest Ave. South, then exit right to State St. south through Deering Oaks Park, turn right on Danforth St. and go 2 or 3 blocks to Clark St. (Ruskie's Tavern), turn left (if you're able to do that;~)) and then turn right onto Salem St. Nor and Eli's house is on the left about 3 houses in. See you there at 2 pm sharp! Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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11 Jan 03 - 11:46 AM (#864436) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: SINSULL Today is the day. See you all later. |
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11 Jan 03 - 12:57 PM (#864495) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: GUEST,kendall It's route 24, not123. |
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11 Jan 03 - 01:52 PM (#864545) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Uncle Jaque OY! I anint gonna mke it by 2 - 2:30 wouldda been tight, but if i left rite now in my t-shirt wouldnt make portland in time. Shucks! (dusting turned into major de-mucking) I'd be tempted to go solo but from the last directions i saw 2 rthe PR may never b seen or heard from again if i try. Have fun - maybe next time! UJ |
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12 Jan 03 - 04:16 PM (#865364) Subject: RE: Shanty Sessions at the Press Room From: Naemanson Click Here To see the thread that discusses the resounding success of the first shanty session at the Press Room. |