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mountainbat |
Posted: 23-Jun-09 05:21 |
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Honestly, I never dreamed (well, yes I have dreamed of John Prine wearing a white suit - like a John Travolta  I would have the opportunity to see John Prine again. Here we are, I am going to glide down the side of the mountain in October.
I hope to soar like the eagles I watch everday.
I'll roar like __go ahead take your pick__
When I hear....
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome, John Prine!
I will do the paradise wave, I always do the paradise wave, to deer, eagles, any animal that comes to pay me a visit.
I am so filled with excite!
On a sadder note, I understand, in this Full Johnny mode, it will probably be the last time for me to see John Prine in concert. We are going to soon be the old folks to which someone we wished would say 'Hello In There ~ Hello.
jpp
[Edited by mountainbat on 23-Jun-09 05:31] |
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Reeda |
Posted: 23-Jun-09 21:19 |
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Well, as soon as you are "old folks" we'll understand why you can't leap off the mountain to get to see him. ... Since our Johnny is older than you, then, you, my dear, are still a young 'un and if you find that you need help off that mountain, just start hollerin from your perch on that mountain and we will send you some rope ....
"old folks" pshhhhhawwww.... The best remedy for feeling like that *IS* to get to a Prine show!!
xoxoxoxox |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 24-Jun-09 01:04 |
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Our Johnny is the same age as my noisemaker
I am going to place a bulletin on the community board asking if anyone is going to Vancouver sometime during that week. It is our Thanksgiving so there could be lots of folks flocking in/flocking out. Smucksville, if I have to hitch hike down the mountain, I will.
Keep the rope near. I have lots of lung capacity for the hollerin'.
jpp
[Edited by mountainbat on 24-Jun-09 01:07] |
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john t |
Posted: 24-Jun-09 01:54 |
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I'm so very, very happy for you, MB (XJPP)!!! Maybe some of that finger crossing did a little good. |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 25-Jun-09 02:28 |
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ah, now - what do I to take for our Johnny....hmmm....
It is my understanding John Prine no longer accepts treasures. I guess he must have received too many. If it was me, I would accept them all and open up The John Prine Museum in Paradise, Kentucky. That would give that lil bit of a community a boost.
I could bake something, Pecan Bars! Geez, those are good. But, what if they have allergies to nuts? Butter Pecan Honey Nuts Loaves, what if they have allergies to dairy? I am in a PBP - Prine Baking Pickle.
Welcoming Suggestions.
Thanks, jpp
[Edited by mountainbat on 25-Jun-09 03:27] |
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CrabbyChar |
Posted: 25-Jun-09 06:32 |
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Just leave out the mushrooms, whatever you do! |
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Rumbleshorts |
Posted: 25-Jun-09 21:44 |
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I suggest sending a picture to John of Noisemaker holding up a big honkin' slab walleye/northern/Lake Trout and saying "your personal fishing guide awaits!" Bet John and the boys would like a break like that! Just gotta have enough chairs on the porch when it's time for the jam session! And Butter Pecan Nuts Loaves... |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 25-Jun-09 23:35 |
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Lordy, yes must make a note - no mushrooms. You know up here we have those kind of mushrooms that are magic
Why I was just thinking early this morning what a fine time it would be to take John out on the lake. However, I do not do worms, I do not clean fish, heck - I don't even touch them. I only sit in the boat and hold the fishing rod. That is my extent of fishing.
jpp
[Edited by mountainbat on 26-Jun-09 00:16] |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 26-Jun-09 00:21 |
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I went to get the mail this morning at the community mail boxes. I found an envelope in my post box. In big red print is my name, below that it reads....is this who I think it is?.....below that the name of the sender. The sender is my mail delivery person. I thought to myself what the heck is that? I stood there and opened it up. From the envelope fell a piece of newspaper, I picked it up...it reads:
JOHN PRINE IN CONCERT
The Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts
Friday, October 16th, 2009
yep, We're Prinein.
jpp
[Edited by mountainbat on 26-Jun-09 00:22] |
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CrabbyChar |
Posted: 26-Jun-09 01:12 |
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Everybody is watching out for you, JPP! |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 26-Jun-09 01:45 |
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ooohhhhwhhheeeee, that they are. I just printed up a thank you note to the fine mail delivery person.
Several months back, I remember telling her about Prine. Then, she went on leave because of a bad knee (scheduled for surgery in August 2009). I can't believe she remembered the conversation and took the time to PRINE! ah, such fine folks!
jpp
[Edited by mountainbat on 26-Jun-09 01:46] |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 27-Jun-09 05:27 |
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ooohhhwwhheewww, folks are we going to be Prinein' in Vancouver!
Yikers and Yonkers - CrabbyChar once entertain the fact that if John Prine came to Vancouver, she would attend. I would swoop down from the mountain side and we could go together.
You all, just lift your left hand (not above your shoulders), give CrabbyChar and jpp the 'paradise' wave.
We are meeting in Vancouver - we will be sitting together on October 16th, 2009 - in The Centre For The Performing Arts.
It is the pick up ticket thing, I do not know where we will sit. I know, it will be Prine Fine!
*she, once again - near sheds a tear; but has the strength for a Paradise Wave*
jpp
[Edited by mountainbat on 27-Jun-09 05:28] |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 30-Jun-09 03:25 |
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oh, such wonderprinement it is. Everyone is so happy for me to see John Prine again. Bonus - to meet CC. Can you believe it? I have been telling everyone I meet - at the post boxes, the general store, everywhere!
I have checked out and have received emails for what viewing for free activities CC and I can do. One will most certainly be the morning/afternoon of October 16th, 2009. I must get my picture taken with our Johnny. Lordy, I will be all knocked kneed and I understand, I can only give him a handshake and a hug. That is OK, we will have the H&H! and a digital photo!
jpp
[Edited by mountainbat on 30-Jun-09 03:27] |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 10-Jul-09 05:16 |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 11-Jul-09 01:28 |
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I was thinking this morning what song I would like to hear when I grace the Centre of Performing Arts with CC to see our Johhny.
Paradise, that is my favorite John Prine song. He always plays as the last song, right? Then, I thought of Storm Windows, Saddle In The Rain, Blue Umbrella, ... I had so many John Prine songs in my head - it was like a John Prine Super Nova!
jpp
[Edited by mountainbat on 11-Jul-09 01:29] |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 23-Jul-09 05:32 |
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Well, folks - we near have set in place for Prine. We got the tickets, we have the hotel room (that is all thanks to CC), and we have confirmed dates. All I have to do is get down from the mountain and that, too, is in the works. It'll be a great time! |
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prineaholic |
Posted: 02-Aug-09 00:32 |
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I've seen Prine once,in 05 in Vancouver,now a return!I just can't wait.I hope he has some female backup singers this time,that is one of my favorite parts of his music and the last time he did not have them.I still really enjoyed it.Cheers to all Prine fans,best of luck to all |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 02-Aug-09 00:56 |
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Welcome prineaholic
75 more days!
I, too, was there in 2005 - August 5th. Row 5, Seat 32. geez, did not I tell ya....I had the pleasure of meeting John Prine after the concert. We shook hands and hugged X2. It was golden. jpp
[Edited by mountainbat on 02-Aug-09 06:01] |
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CrabbyChar |
Posted: 02-Aug-09 20:57 |
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Welcome, Prineaholic! Love the name, couldn't think of a better one. Will you be joining us in Vancouver in October? I would love to meet up with you! |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 05-Aug-09 03:25 |
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Beg my pardon, here, prineaholic - Will you be attending October 16th? Did you get in on the presale thing? I have always had concert tickets sent in the mail to me. Presale is new to me, it is an exciting thing. Imagine all the presale Priners/Prinettes showing up wondering where they'll be sitting. We'll are be in prine flutter. ~jpp |
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john t |
Posted: 06-Aug-09 03:25 |
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I don't believe Johnny has ever toured per se with female backup singers, unless you count his ex-wife. Although he has used them in the studio. Reeda? |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 06-Aug-09 04:16 |
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I am with you John T., I do not believe he has ever toured with female backup singers - however, if he would like to entertain that idea, I know NoTicketDonna, Reeda, CrabbyChar, Skunkeye, and myself (probably a few others too) would oooohh, cooooo, tralala, faalala, whatever, what-have-you. Can you picture it Too funny. jpparadise
[Edited by mountainbat on 06-Aug-09 04:16] |
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Rumbleshorts |
Posted: 06-Aug-09 09:40 |
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I'll volunteer for backup singing! |
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CrabbyChar |
Posted: 06-Aug-09 19:31 |
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We would make a motley crew! |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 06-Aug-09 23:46 |
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My apologies, RS. We can all be back up singers.
When I was younger, much younger - my older brother loved Diana Ross (he still does). He would do Diana and my other brother and I would be Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard. Get the picture.
Our pause for a moment for the polaroid photo with all of us backing up John Prine - Priceless. I can see the picture! Mega jpp
[Edited by mountainbat on 06-Aug-09 23:46] |
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Skunkeye |
Posted: 07-Aug-09 01:05 |
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'Take it back - Take it back - Oh no, you can't say that'......I'm feeling it now...I'm really feeling it.....we're gonna be great!!
We'll need a name, though....any suggestions? |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 07-Aug-09 01:11 |
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The Prines and The Prinettes |
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CrabbyChar |
Posted: 07-Aug-09 01:17 |
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"Johnny Junkettes'? |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 07-Aug-09 02:28 |
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eh, everyone can you hear my back up band...
a roar of thunderclaps..I am pleased to introduced in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia - Canada - you know - where I fish....
...'we gotta a crabbychar and a skunkeye
along with a rumble or two
a jpp who goes as a mountainbat too
ntd, chad, and florida john - do -
Reeda is hollering
They're not doing my step
She breaks for the corridor
To find her some hemp
Signed My Noisemakers
jpp *holding stomach* |
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john t |
Posted: 07-Aug-09 02:56 |
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The Eggs All Runny Choir! |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 07-Aug-09 03:09 |
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yep, we have an EAR for music, don't we Florida John.
Would not it be nice if all the Prine and Prinettes - those back up singers could make their debut in Vancouver, B.C.
For sure, Florida John-bring your guitar. What would the others bring?
Hel* I'll be singing John Prine all the way down the side of the mountain on October 13/14/15, I will in attendance on the 16th. jpp |
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Skunkeye |
Posted: 07-Aug-09 03:10 |
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Did you know runny eggs are supposed to cure a hangover? |
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CrabbyChar |
Posted: 07-Aug-09 03:12 |
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You little tune is pretty funny, JPP! |
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Skunkeye |
Posted: 07-Aug-09 03:15 |
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I was thinking maybe John Prine and the 'Whistlin' Fishies'? |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 07-Aug-09 03:26 |
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Has not this post been hijack good. Eggs all runny - not a hope here - I need my eggs over easy - just a Julia Child foundation, a base. Whites should be cooked - hence - that is why you put a lid on it - and fry it with butter. Do not use margarine.
Eggs All Runny - Back Up Singers
CC - we have major work to do in Vancouver - you know, to make our debut.
EAR and a BUS
God - help John - he'll need it! 
jpp
[Edited by mountainbat on 07-Aug-09 03:29] |
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john t |
Posted: 07-Aug-09 19:20 |
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I've got it!!!
The Iron Ore Betties |
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Skunkeye |
Posted: 07-Aug-09 22:15 |
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Good one!...and CC could design some 'chicken in the window' pendants for the big debut! |
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Skunkeye |
Posted: 07-Aug-09 22:39 |
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....maybe even a 'chicken in chicken pants in the window'? |
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Rumbleshorts |
Posted: 08-Aug-09 01:23 |
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I like both Eggs All Runny and Iron Ore Betties!
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Skunkeye |
Posted: 08-Aug-09 02:07 |
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If we went as 'Eggs all Runny' we could cross our legs and think we're funny! |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 08-Aug-09 02:42 |
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Geez, I would take any name, just the thought of it places me in line with MIR or anyother spaceship activity
I sat today and got a bunch of little incidentals to take with me to when I get down from the mountain side to see our Johnny. Honestly, all that got me in Prine flutter. Heck, while I was doing my incidentals, I sat here and listened to Paradise - thought to myself - soon it'll be time for the Paradise Wave.
oh no, the incidentals they are not for Johnny, they are for Prine friends. I think I am going to take the Unturtle Bars. It will be cooler weather, they will not melt and if the roadies/John Prine won't take them - well, CC and I will enjoy them. I was thinking of making a double batch!
teehee, I really should have kept my coupon for depends, but I sent it for Skunkeye. jpp
[Edited by mountainbat on 08-Aug-09 02:46] |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 20-Aug-09 05:55 |
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Many curse words...Greyhound announces today that they are eliminating stops within my province. My bus trip does include one, I am hoping for further information, checking the Greyhound site, and as Dusty Springfield said - Wishin' and Hopin' - I'm hopin for the best! |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 21-Aug-09 03:43 |
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Prineaholic - where in the H*ll you been? |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 12-Sep-09 01:40 |
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I see Sara Watkins will be opening for John Prine in Vancouver, Victoria (which has sold out), Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg.
See more at www.sarawatkins.com |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 16-Sep-09 05:04 |
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One month from today - I will be Prinein' Mega. I got my ticket today to get off of the mountain, geez, I was shaking and I had to go through the dates of departure to/from three times. I, took a moment, and told the clerk - I am a bit excited, I am going to see John Prine. John Who she replied. I said, oh no - not John Who, John Prine....a sort of folk singer...my prine friend from Madison ... on and on I went, I was on a roll. I think she may have thought I had rolled, but no, it was truly Prine excite. I walked back to the vehicle, stopped after three steps, did the Paradise Wave. Somehow that wave just comes natural to me. jpp |
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Rumbleshorts |
Posted: 16-Sep-09 08:34 |
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All your hype and anticipation we share! Happy for you all! |
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john t |
Posted: 16-Sep-09 21:28 |
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Hope your travels problem gets resolved soon! Less than a month of long Mondays to go... Weeee!!!! |
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CrabbyChar |
Posted: 16-Sep-09 23:46 |
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Not to worry - Once she gets off the side of the mountain, I'm going to take good care of her! Or she's going to take good care of me - One way or the other! We are going to have a great time in Vancouver! |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 17-Sep-09 01:26 |
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You bet we are! Yes, we'll take care of each other. Friday, of course, will be our John Prine Day. We will have to start off the fine day with a mighty good Canadian breakfast, some Canadian Back Bacon - waffles with whipped cream (industrial strength) and strawberries. We will visit to the venue to give the road folks some of my unturtle bars. Then before you know it, it will be pre-sale. I am so excited for pre-sale, I have never done pre-sale. It is all so exciting for me, I have done the paradise wave about six times just trying to post this. jpp |
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Skunkeye |
Posted: 17-Sep-09 01:30 |
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Ahh...that's why CC was thinking 'waffles'....she visited this thread firt! |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 25-Sep-09 11:05 |
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21 Days
jpp/cc |
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john t |
Posted: 25-Sep-09 13:43 |
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Just 3 long Mondays to go! Tick-tock, tick-tock... |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 05-Oct-09 21:06 |
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One more long Monday to go, your Columbus Day - our Thanksgiving Day. Good grief, I must get everything in order, I have to bake the unturtle bars, test out the sharpies, check to make certain the bus ticket is still there, and John Prine pray for a safe trip off the mountain side. jpp |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 07-Oct-09 15:16 |
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Just wondering, who else will be in attendance besides Charlene and I. jpp |
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Rumbleshorts |
Posted: 07-Oct-09 20:22 |
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I will be floating around in spirit. Much like you all do for the other concerts. Listen close and you'll hear me singing along! |
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CrabbyChar |
Posted: 08-Oct-09 10:41 |
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I'll be thinkin' about you, RS. |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 08-Oct-09 15:22 |
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I know I will, RS. They be all you priners/prinettes spirits floating around. I had a telephone call today from my 83 year old Aunty today; she called to wish me and CC from Madison a safe trip; hope we have lots of fun in Vancouver. Also received well wishes from Florida John, Chuck, and some folks up northern British Columbia. Prine wishes coming in from all over the world! It is going to be a great time, indeed!
I also received a Prine parcel today - from Skunkeyejan. Geez, I have no idea what it is. She has written special instructions Do Not Open Until You Meet CC in Vancouver. There are three parcels, one for CC; one for me; and one we are to open together. I think they may contain some fashionable Depends!
Priners and Prinettes - well, you cannot ask for better folk than them.
Thank you all for your kindness; your thoughtfulness, it is very much appreciated. jpp |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 11-Oct-09 12:50 |
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Is not this just great CC - I think it is just you and I for Vancouver! We most certainly will receive front row seats - there does not appear to be anyone else attending.
teehee, I know them folks are lurkee lurkin'. Neither here nor there; hope to meet some of you at the presale thing in 5 more days!
Good grief, can you believe it - John Prine in 5 days! jpp |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 13-Oct-09 15:56 |
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We are in the countdown mode. 18 hours before I leave the mountain side.
I gonna get on the old highway
And I'm gonna ride
Straight to Vancouver
To see Mr. Prine
[Edited by mountainbat on 13-Oct-09 15:57] |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 14-Oct-09 08:51 |
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Less than one hour I leave -
It is all so very exciting! jpp |
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Skunkeye |
Posted: 14-Oct-09 09:20 |
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....she'll be comin* round the mountain when she comes....(when she comes)!
You two have a blast!! Post for us when you can! *Will be thinking of you! |
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john t |
Posted: 14-Oct-09 12:44 |
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Have a super-duper time you two!!! (get pix!) |
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CrabbyChar |
Posted: 14-Oct-09 15:59 |
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We're here! Coming from all points of the globe! We connected and we are set for a great Prine weekend! |
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Rumbleshorts |
Posted: 15-Oct-09 10:33 |
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Hmmm... all quiet on the western front, Vancouver, all things considered. They can't just be sitting in the room and eating cheese and crackers!
Hello? News hungry Priners waiting for updates! How ya doin'!? |
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CrabbyChar |
Posted: 15-Oct-09 11:03 |
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Greetings From Vancouver - this is jpp - however I am on cc's lp and trying to learn. We went to the venue last night, I saw no posters of our Johnny; I am thinking to speak with them today and ask the question where is our Johnny
We celebrated a John Prine Christmas last night. Santa was very good to us - we both received The Prine Time News - as recorded by jpparadise. I will take a photo of it and post later. Santa is SE. Thank you Mrs. Claus.
CC brought several photos - teehee - I saw several of all you Priners/Prinettes. Lots of you Crusher!
We have 33 hours until we enter Paradise - holy smucksville!
I become still all a flutter and still have some difficulty in believing oh my! I'm here and I'm Prinein'.
CC showed me John on youtube - now just isn't that a marvel. I cannot received that on dial up - that is like your own private Johnny concert!
We are off to tour the sights of Vancouver - naturally I will have to walk a dozen times more to the venue and say to myself - Mr. Prine - it is almost time.
*paradise wavin - John Prinein' - toe tappin' - head noddin'*
jpp
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Skunkeye |
Posted: 15-Oct-09 13:45 |
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Hey - were you playing A John Prine Christmas while you were having one? Sing any carols? I think a hotel would be a wonderful place to go caroling - not far between doors - no ice or snow - and no north wind! Try it ladies and let us know how it goes! Ho ho ho!
It does sound like you're having some fun! I bet your 'dogs' will be tired tonight after all that site-seeing....please come back and tell us what you saw! |
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Reeda |
Posted: 15-Oct-09 22:37 |
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Vancouver will never be the same...... |
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Skunkeye |
Posted: 16-Oct-09 09:35 |
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....neither will JPP....just over 10 hours to go now!
What kind of 'no good' are you girls up to there? |
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mountainbat |
Posted: 30-Oct-09 13:23 |
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Geez, it is all so clear in my mind, the songs - the stories of John Prine.
I was merely walking up the aisle, I left CC chatting. A man, a young man maybe 25 said, 20 after 12 - back alley. I knew it would be right.
I took advantage of it... went to the hotel room to regain and recoup.
12:15 a.m. CC uses the house phone, I already know. Thanks, just the same, I will be right there.
To meet John Prine again (and oh, I did not leap at him), to have him autograph my Hatch Print - yep, priceless.
Side note - make sure the plastic is secure on your storm windows!
Yes, John Prine - the little spirit of a thing that you sign the John Prine Hatch Prine - that is me! Thank you.
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CrabbyChar |
Posted: 30-Oct-09 14:07 |
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It was a fun night, wasn't it? Everything just kind of fell into place that night. I think it was the luck brought on by one certain girl from the side of the mountain! |
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