Pork Chops & Beaujolais Soiree
in Michigan Message Board Archive
Name: Reeda Date: 01-Jan-2003 Time: 10:04 AM
Well folks... it was great... but now I think I'm going to move this message board to the archives. Until we meet again.....
Reeda
Name: gaz Date: 12-Nov-2002
Time: 05:19 AM
no thankyou julie im a bit slow on this contraption awwwwwww heck will this thing eat my credit card asssistance as for england im in need of some mountains fresh water real music goddamn brit pop!
cheers!!
Name: Ralph Date: 16-Oct-2002
Time: 10:31 PM
I just looked through all the photos one more time and it was like being there all over again! It was a great time, I can't wait to do it again. Hey, should we all meet in Nashville for JP's Christmas party, and meet ole uncle Skip?
Name: donnadonna Date: 05-Oct-2002
Time: 07:24 PM
Right now I know a few Shriners with big smiles and happy feet in Chicago...sighing here in the delta but as we say here in the south...Ah'm reel proud fer y'all! Big Hug!
Name: donnadonna Date: 05-Oct-2002
Time: 08:25 AM
Ha Ha, verrrryyyy funny Lawton! Not only will you be hearing John and Iris singing and I won't, others will be watching him and Bonnie on Austin City Limits, and I won't! Our station doesn't air it until next week, sooooo....y'all don't tell me how it ends, okay? LOL... And how did you get misplaced hillbillies from migrant southerners? hmmmmm? You ain't misplaced good friend, you are in EXACTLY THE RIGHT PLACE! Biggest hugs to you, Julie, and all those wonderful offspring!
Name: Lawton Date: 04-Oct-2002
Time: 10:35 PM
Man, I don't know what to think! I invite my friends up here to one of the nicest places on the planet and all they can do is talk about our bad theaters and tell us we are misplaced hillbillies. My mom warned me about friends like these. Thanks a lot guys. I WAS really feeling bad that by this time tomorrow, I will be in the fourth row watching John and Iris singing and playing and you guys won't be there. But, you changed my mind.
Rich.
PS...Love ya:)
Name: webmistress of Prine Date: 04-Oct-2002
Time: 03:12 PM
Donna Donna,
The dog thing I had a little something to do with...
Alpaca is wool I think.....
Here is the lady's website....
www.yourdogforever.com
Now that you have your "A'n I" story, you won't ever have a bad time again!
Name: donnadonna Date: 02-Oct-2002
Time: 06:33 AM
awwwwwww Reeda, I knew you couldn't be finished with it cuz ya don't end yore stories without the bestest thanks to the principals...and I love the warm fuzzies you give me when you publicly thank and love your Burhead. One of the reasons I like hangin' with y'all, you emit positive and loving vibes.
I have a question...who did the little dog for John and what is apalca? And the bigger question is how did "this person" know what his dog looks like? hmmmmmm? haha...
And I guess we all have to eventually have what I call an "A 'n I" story, huh Reeda...Ames In Iowa! One, weirdo, scary, or pissed off time, huh? I had mine in Kzoo. If people think that all Nazi's went to South America,Beware! some are managing theatres all around the country! LOL Big Hug
Name: Reeda Date: 02-Oct-2002
Time: 12:26 AM
Shoot Donna.... I just fixed all the typos and repeats..... I keep thinking of stuff... I even said something nice about you on the last page.... I keep remembering stuff.... and now I'm 'homesick' -
Sorry about the moon pies... but of course Southerners would think they are a delicacy...
love you missy... don't ever go too far from us here.
And get Dennis out to show you that scanner....
Name: donnadonna Date: 01-Oct-2002
Time: 07:37 PM
Reeda! Great Story! If a person can't make a show all's they gotta do is read your story and they'll feel like they were there! And if they're sweatin' real bad, their bra feels like it's shrink wrap around their you know what's and finish reading the story and discover they have stripped down to their skivvies, they'll feel just like they were in the State Theatre "sweatin with the oldies"! Thanks for catchin me and Dennis up on what we missed after "In Spite Of Ourselves". sigh.sob.sigh.sob.smile:)...oh and when I was checkin' the menu, remember that I brought a case of authentic Moon Pies from Lookout Mountain Tennesse thinkin' I'd brought sumpin real home grown only to discover at the convenience store in Lawton Sunday morning that they sell them there! Sheesh! I always forget that folks from Michigan are just migrant southerners! LOL...HOPE TO SHARE A WEEK OF WEEKEND WITH Y'ALL AGAIN REAL SOON!!! BIG HUGGGGGG FROM THE DELTA!!
Name: Reeda Date: 01-Oct-2002
Time: 06:32 PM
Finally... I wrote a little something about the concert and week full of weekend in Kalamazoo/Lawton. Just click that Round thing up at the left and you'll be there....
Name: Julie
Date: 24-Sep-2002
Time: 12:34 PM
yes Reeda it's me Gaz, go back to the guide you will see soiree stuff click on it, then you will see it's still available order it here, click on it and go shopping..there is a lot of cool stuff and a sale too. You say your stuck in England How lucky you are.:)
Name: gaz
Date: 24-Sep-2002
Time: 09:08 AM
hello ???? im stuck in england so i miss out on all the good stuff i checked out the big bunch of hempgrowing photos on the site it cheered me up erm..... strumming some anyroom for a prine fan on someones farm???? im the only person i know who likes prine cept for a few crazy cannadians i met on my travels awww well how do i get the t shirt??? regards, gaz
Name: webmistress of Prine
Date: 22-Sep-2002
Time: 11:01 PM
Hey kids...
Feel free to send in a story of your Soiree thoughts...
I have loaded up all the photos, and stories, and all the other stuff in case you want to take a peek... if anyone else has photos... send them to me so I can add them to the site.
Now... maybe I should sit down and write something.
Geez, I miss you all ...
Name: donnadonna
Date: 21-Sep-2002
Time: 04:46 PM
Ahhh, just a week ago...What's that? Do I hear a bongo and tambourine? Mmmm, the wonderful world of muffins...instant recall!
Name: Reeda Date: 20-Sep-2002
Time: 06:29 PM
Lyla...
I wanna hear about the bouncer...hahaha... from your point of view. Looks like you were the Security magnet that night.. tee hee.... Hey I thought you took some pictures too... see, for every adverse action there is a positive and fulfilling reaction...
grin
Name: donnadonna Date: 19-Sep-2002 Time: 05:59 PM
Well, finally got my wits about me. Hush up Reeda and Crusher, yes I've got wits! I wrote the Kalamazoo Gazette about the lack of climate-control and water in the State Theatre and I wrote the State Theatre managment suggesting customer service training for their management staff! Rich and Julie, keep an eye out for a letter to the editor will ya? Hope it gets printed. The rest of the weekend was awesome and worth the freakin' drive! Thanks so much Reeda for making these friendships and shows a possiblity for all of us! I'm gonna make a new Reeda-Shrine in my living room in your honor! Let's see, grape vines, birkenstocks, muffins, cans of deet, hmmmm, what else, what else...Big Hug From The Delta to All of Ya!!!
Name: Lyla S Bridges
Date: 19-Sep-2002
Time: 03:00 PM
I finally got this damn computer running again. I felt so left out cause I couldn't get on the net for three whole weeks, but I'm back. I'm so glad I got to experience the whole soiree and camp out. What a blast. I haven't camped out in 20 years. And to finally get to meet John in person. What a thrill, even though I thought I was going to have to kill me a bouncer.But I managed to refrain, and I got back anyway. It was great to party with all the Shriners, old and new. The people were great, the wine was great, the music was great and the food was great. It was great seein g Reeda and Terry, and Rich and Julie, and Crusher and Eddie, and Kathy and the quiet guy and meeting all these Prine fans. What a blast. Thanks so much for letting me crash on you couch Julie, and Reeda for being such a great webmistess, You do an awesome job. If not for you this never would have happened. Lets make this an annual event.
Name: webmistress of Prine Date: 19-Sep-2002
Time: 06:17 AM
Julie,
I thought you were illiterate...
tee hee
Or did Leslie do the typing for you?
Tell your kids - thanks for cleaning their rooms for us, for helping out without being told to, and for being kids who are big Prine fans that don't grimace and make faces when they get to go to a Prine concert!
Name: Ralph Date: 18-Sep-2002
Time: 09:20 PM
Hey why isn't there a spell checker or gram check on this thing? :)
Name: Ralph Date: 18-Sep-2002
Time: 09:19 PM
What can I say that has not already been said? The party was excellent. Rich and Julie did an awesome job, Eddie cooked the hog toperfection, Reeda was excellent at overseeing everything and the wholw experience was one I will never forget.
Kathy47 it was treat to meet you and the quiet man. Your peach wine/port was excellent. I had a sip just to try it after Reeda told me how good it was.
Crusher and Ed it was great to meet you guys, and my Jetta is safe back in Canada.
Donna, did the boy toy ever wake up and recover? :)
Leslie and Chris, hello it was good to meet two such warm and charming young ladies. Thanks for verifying my version of the ending of the night. You have saved my reputation. I do hope to see you again some time in the future. Drop me a line and let me know how things are going for you.
I want to thank all you Americans for being the exceptional people you are. If the world had more people like you in it,....well it would be a much better place to live.
Name: Julie Date: 18-Sep-2002 Time: 04:23 PM
Brad and Sue,
Reeda is right Zachary is the one that took all the pic's back stage, She should be posting them in a couple of day's, We overnited them to her today. And you have a friend for life Zachary is only 12 yrs.old but now with a BIG HEAD of a 15 YEAR OLD. :)
Name: webmistress of Prine Date: 18-Sep-2002
Time: 02:30 PM
Brad and Sue,
It's quite possible that the young man you are talking about is Zach... if he had on a blue and white Jersey with the Prine Swine Soiree stuff on it, then it was he. I am waiting for the photos they took and will be posting them.... Also will be loading them to a Kodak site so people can order themselves prints if they want.
Lesley & Chris,
It was great to meet you too, and thanks for taking good care of my Canadian friend Ralph. He has been glowing ever since. Stay in touch - we sure would like to have you at our next group gathering!
EVERYONE ELSE:
I am posting stories about the Concert and Soiree... would sure like to have some from the rest of you. Everyone got to experience something different and it makes for interesting reading. Donna Donna... you came so far, and had such a miserable experience at the show... I do hope you find some time to share that...
Jon... dangit.. we forgot to bring a jar of Salsa home... I hope you and Kathy made it home safe and sound. One of these days you two are going to have to forego the room and rough it with the rest of us...
It was just too short of a weekend... next time we will cram a week into a weekend.
Name: Lesley & Chris Date: 18-Sep-2002 Time: 01:59 PM
Hi,
Well I just wanted to tell everyone that Chris and I had a really great time at our very first John Prine Concert. We were floored by how great and willing to embrace us the people were. And John Prine was truly awesome, both in his unbelievable musical talent as well as his obviously beautiful heart. Chris and I just couldn't believe how patient and gracious he was after playing his heart out for us and it being so late. What a great guy! Thanks so much to Reeda for taking great pictures and then even posting us "newbies" on your web site. We feel pretty honored. Hi to our new friend Ralph in Canada, we had a lot of fun and appreciated all of the info he gave us that night about John Prine and the great conversation. And the end of the story goes...we all went home alone-really! Thanks again - Lesley
Name: Brad & Sue Date: 18-Sep-2002 Time: 11:03 AM
Does anybody know the young man who was taking pics. of John Prine with people back stage? He was using a digital camera and was about 15 yrs. old. I gave our e-mail address to a lovely woman who was with him. I have been a Prine fan for as long as I can remember and would sure like a copy of it. I sure would have liked to make the Soiree but was busy hope there is another one soon. Thanks for any help.
Name: red Date: 16-Sep-2002
Time: 08:52 PM
Dang Kathy... I didn't get a picture of you being incognito... you will have to put on your Soiree clothes... go outside in the trees and have Tom take one of you.
Name: kathy47 Date: 16-Sep-2002 Time: 06:48 PM
Reeda, I forgot I just wanted to thank you for the awesome glasses, they do wonders for me...would make anyone look great on a rough morning.
Terry, didn't get to tell you, but the red beans and rice were GREAT!
love you special people!
kathy47
And thanks to everyone for signing my poster.
Julie I will take care of that bathroom for ya, just let me know when!
Love you two guys too!
Name: kathy47 Date: 16-Sep-2002 Time: 06:42 PM
Just wanted to give my biggest thanks to you JULIE and RICH for a wonderful planned get together. I enjoyed myself..but then again I always do, when I with people I care about..and the quiet man enjoyed himself too.
Thanks Eddie, for dancing with me..if my hip was hurtin..I would have let it hurt just to dance with ya. You are as sweet as that greeeeaaaaattt pa of yours! Love ya Crusher. Always enjoy seeing ya DonnaDonna, just wished it could be longer, never have enough time...got to get to know DennisDennis! Had a great time singing. Thanks Rich for singing for us, I enjoyed your singing as much as JOHNS..and ya know what..JOHN even forgets the words to his owns songs..that he has been singing a lot longer. And look at me I was singing SPANISH PIPES DREAMS..and I lost some of the words too! Band was great, really enjoyed all they did for us. Reeda and Terry what can I say..can never get enough of you two..love ya from the bottom of my heart. Not trying to get mushy, but I love all my priney friends.
Like sausage on the grill sizzling..the poor audience and JOHN were just sizzling from the ungodly heat of the theater. It amazing that everyone survived! But inspite of the heat the concert was exceptional..and my friends are even more exceptional.
Can't wait for the next time..I will make more wine!
love kathy47 and the quiet man
Name: donnadonna/dennisdennis Date: 16-Sep-2002 Time: 05:15 PM
Rich, a huge crowd of us waited all night to hear you sing those Prine songs...really and truly...and you made us feel like they were intended to! Thanks so much! And did I tell you that you're my new hero cuz you at least face your stagefright (well with your eyes closed anyway!) I admire that! Thank you guys (ahem, sound Michigany?) soooo much for finding me a covered bridge and not too much for me to do! Love ya! Hey Reeda! I said all that and not sexual thing, huh? Purty good, I can't complain!
Name: Jon S. Date: 16-Sep-2002 Time: 10:14 AM
Well that was one mighty fine weekend. Kathy and I had a great time. Seeing the show, saying hi to Mr. Prine, visiting with all y'all, eating like a pig (may he rest in pieces) and spending the nite in the treller. I had a nice ride back to Ohio and didn't even get wet. Thank you to everyone involved.
Name: Lawton Date: 15-Sep-2002 Time: 07:29 PM
I forgot to tell you guys that Eddy said thanks for letting him come to the party.He did a great pig, I thought. Oh yeah, sorry for screwing up those JP tunes. I have been playing those songs for years and just drew a total blank when I got up there.
See ya,
Rich.
Name: donnadonna Date: 15-Sep-2002
Time: 07:17 PM
Allright! Who told Florence where I live? She's standing outside my bathroom right now trying to collect a dollar cuz I took a shower! Lightnin' Head, help me here!
Name: Lawton and Lightnin' head Date: 15-Sep-2002 Time: 07:05 PM
Well, the campsites are all cleaned up and everyone is gone. It's just too quiet here tonight. Thank's so much to everyone that came. We had a great time with some good people. Many thanks to Reeda and Terry for the help at the party and for hanging doors and scrubbing tubs. It ended up being a beautiful day (thanks Ralph) and I am glad we were all able to get together. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. I thought the show was one of the best (of course, each show seems better than the last)in spite of the temperature of the theater (sorry Donna). It did seem short, but Reeda and I checked the setlist and all the songs were there. I will write more in the reviews, I just wanted to post a short "Thank you" here. See you all again soon, and again, thanks a lot for everything.
Rich and Julie.
Name: donnadonna/mantoy Date: 15-Sep-2002 Time: 04:17 PM
Back from emptyin' the baggies..Thanks to Rich and Julie and Brian (blueberry's my favorite) and all the kindly folks of Lawton and PawPaw! Best time had by two slow hicks! So good to see old friends that make my heart big and warm and meeting new friends - how bout them Hemp Farmers, eh? Luluwalls, it was pure pleasure hangin' with ya, Carmen (spelled men) whoever you were, if it had been a fast dance, I'da danced with ya,Padre-hope AnnArbor was good for ya, and what church is it you preach in? Just might make a church-goin woman outta this Mary Magdelene! Eddie, keep bangin' that bongo, I just know John's gonna want a drummer someday, come to Mempho boy! Crusher, the man of my dreams (teehee)I just love you bein' anywhere I'm at...look, I could go on and on and will later, but had to get sappy and goobery...can't wait to read the reviews of the show so I can see how it went! haha...love y'all!!!!!!
Name: donnadonna/dennisdennis Date: 15-Sep-2002
Time: 04:09 PM
(In our best Michigan accent) Helloo! We're home. pee'd in baggies to shorten trip by two hours, Thanks for the suggestion Reeda!!! But let me tell you a secret, don't try to burp the air out of ziplocks full of pee, okay? Thanks so much again and again and again...!!!!
Name: crusher Date: 15-Sep-2002 Time: 12:39 PM
the Jetta is back in Wisconsin, THANK YOU so very much for another great Prine gathering...Great show and camp out with some Really Great people....thanks for having Eddy and I and for all the planning Rich, Julie, Reeda, Brian...
so good to see everyone..!!!
Name: Ralph Hale Date: 12-Sep-2002 Time: 09:45 PM
I am all set to head over to the USA and meet some of my JP friends and enjoy the concerts JP is doing this weekend!
I can hardly wait.
Name: donnadonna Date: 12-Sep-2002
Time: 09:41 PM
Okay, toilet paper, check...candy corn, check...water, check...barbq sauce, check...clean underwear, check...out of tune dusty from neglect guitar, check...tent, check...full tank, check...oil change, check...map! Oh Crap! Find the Map! check...wait! wait! Go Back! I forgot my deodorant!!! whew...okay, it's almost Midnight (leaving Thursday howdy doody Friday) and we're hittin' the road here in a minute! 901-351-4901 Dennis' (boytoy) cell phone...see ya!
Name: kim Date: 12-Sep-2002 Time: 08:37 PM
OK! The corn is a go. I will drop it at the Lawton house Fri. evening. Do you want to make that 100 or do you think eighty will be good? It would not be a problem to grab a few more tomorrow before we head that way. Cripes! Here it is the night before already. The week has gone quickly. Will check my email tomorrow. See ya'll on "Prine Time", eh?!
kim
Name: webmistress Date: 11-Sep-2002 Time: 09:06 PM
First WE had WOGstock... when an act of God blew the roof tiles out of the venue ceiling..... and it rained
Then we had CRUSHer's Lake Marie FEST... where an act of God caused torrential rains for many many hours and we were cozily cramped into a shed for what, 6-8 hours.
Now we have Lawton & Ligtnin'head's Pork Chops & Beaujolais Soiree - where there is a slight chance of scattered showers...
tee hee... stay tuned and see what Act, God has in store for this one....
(better bring an unbrella, plastic ground cover for under your tent, and maybe a raincoat.
Name: Reeda Again Date: 11-Sep-2002 Time: 09:00 PM
Sorry that you can't make it Mike.... especially if you haven't seen him in 15 years. Hey.... give me your work number and I call and tell them that you can't come to work, appendicitis or you were kidnapped by a bunch of Soiree'n Pork-n-Prine-shriners.... and the ransom is 100 sandwich buns....or keg of beer...
that'll work won't it...
Well, shoot, I do hope you can get to see him soon... you are in need of a Prine fix.
Name: webmistress of Prine Date: 11-Sep-2002 Time: 08:50 PM
Kim... 10 cents and ear.... hmmmmm, go for $10 worth... that's a hundred... and we can cut it in half if 200 show up... wonderful... Julie and I can put butter on our things we better pick up list ...
Bring your guitar too... Donna will have hers, I don't think she goes anywhere without it...
I can't wait....
I can't wait....
I can't wait....
Name: kim Date: 11-Sep-2002 Time: 06:51 PM
Hey ya'll! Someone mentioned corn,yes? I can get some of the bi-color that is excellent, and very fresh for 10 cents an ear. Is there a call for that and means to cook it? Actually, I live I n Coloma, which is about 1/2 hr from Kazoo, and 20 min. or so from Lawton. It is between South Haven and Benton Harbor. So, how much corn should I bring? Or no? I am delighted to know that there are so many Prine fans to be in the area, and to get the opportunity to meet everyone! Am starting to count down! What can I help with? When? kim
Name: donnadonna Date: 11-Sep-2002 Time: 04:19 PM
Reeda, I got the briefcase. I like it. I needed it. I wanted it..I look like a professional priner now!
Just checked the weather forecast (thanks Reeda)...um, we got a shed to hide in? Gonna need some foil lightnin' head to make lightnin' head hats! lol (pssst, if y'all wanna learn how to keep yer tent from floatin, camp next to Reeda) Right now I've got 48 barbq buns to contribute...headed to the store for sumpin else...yeehhhaaawwww!
Name: mike stevens Date: 11-Sep-2002 Time: 03:44 PM
Bummer. Looks like I won't be able to make it to be with you guys. I can't get off Friday and it's a 7 hour drive. I haven't seen JP in about 15 years, and I was really hoping to see him again. (My first time was in '72). Y'all have a great time! I'll have an illegal smile and think of you guys!!!!
Name: Webmistress of Prine Date: 11-Sep-2002
Time: 06:49 AM
I just updated the site for the last time... I think ... found some weather, sun, moon, and map info to add just in case anyone is having problems.
You can click that red circle on the top left here and it will take you to the Pork and Prine Page....
See you all very very soon
Name: Webmistress of Prine Date: 10-Sep-2002 Time: 11:27 PM
Bear: We will miss you and your a-hole... tee hee
Donna: hmmmm, I was wondering if the bags were cool... I have my eye on that one that straps across your chest. You are too silly...
Brian: I've been writing you... really, We still plan to waddle our way down to your place after the show... will you be there working or where will you be? I'll give you a call tomorrow or Thursday... can't wait... can't wait...
Wildflower?
you drive safe, when can we expect you? hope you get Rich and Julie's before we leave - it'll be good to see you again!!
I AM SOOOO EXCITED...
Name: Bear Date: 10-Sep-2002 Time: 07:52 PM
Hope you guys have a super time, and I hope it doesn't rain! Sure wish I could be there with you. I'll be thinking about ya...
Love,
Bear
Name: donnadonna Date: 10-Sep-2002
Time: 01:37 PM
Got my soiree stuff yesterday and today...Very satisfied, THANKS REEDA! Right off the bat - today, totin' briefcase, had stranger ask me, "Where in Paradise did you find a Prine briefcase?" Cool, huh? My response to him was, "You're not Mr. Peabody are you, you won't haul it away will you?" haha....see y'all Friday!
Name: Brian Frain Date: 10-Sep-2002 Time: 12:12 PM
hello all. haven't heard from anyone in a little while, but everything is still all go on my end. if anyone has any questions about anything, please feel free to drop me a line - i'll be checking my mail continuously through friday. where are you going to be, reeda and terry? rich and julie? crusher? let me know...email me and i'll send you my cell phone number...thanks.
Name: Webmistress of Prine Date: 09-Sep-2002 Time: 07:07 PM
Chat night in the Shrine Chat house click on this "Chats" link http://www.jpshrine.org/chats/index.htm
... then the "Chat House" link and figure it out from there....
see ya
Name: donnadonna Date: 09-Sep-2002 Time: 06:32 PM
Sorry Reeda, forgot to answer you, got excited thinkin' bout pork and sauce...First, if you use binoculars, don't blink, it won't take long! LOL...No, Eric and Katia aren't coming. Good thing though cuz we're borrowing their tent, woulda hated to make them sleep outside! haha We're leaving pre-dawn FRi (around 4 or 5 am) Figured we'd sleep home Thursday and then again we get back on Sunday!
Name: donnadonna Date: 09-Sep-2002 Time: 06:29 PM
Ooooooh! What an idea about the barbq sauce Reeda! Everyone bring their fave from their region and we can have a pig sauce tastin' soiree! Are there any corn fields in the area we can sneak into late Friday nite for roastin'? JUST KIDDING! I'm really really workin' my brain to think of something to transport 11 hours and still be good the next day to go with pig except Kermit The Frog!
Name: Reeda aka PMS*red aka Webmistress of Prine Date: 09-Sep-2002
Time: 09:31 AM
Donna donna....
so if you are going to have sex in the theatre with boytoy there... we'll keep the binoculars... tee hee
Leave Thursday night... we'll let you nap at Rich n Julie's.... maybe
So Eric and his new bride are not coming then?
WILDFLOWER!!!
Drive Safe... can't wait to see you again!!!
Name: Webmistress of Prine Date: 09-Sep-2002 Time: 09:27 AM
Hey kids...
I just talked to Lightnin'head this morning and they have something like a 200 pound hog and a keg (1 more on reserve) and bunch of litre's of pop ready for the party.
She thinks (and so do I) that if anyone wants to bring something but doesn't know what to bring, here are a few ideas. Lots of bread/buns - some of your favorite BBQ sauce. Since there will be so much pork, maybe we can slice off a bunch and BBQ and eat it on buns. Also... paper towels/napkins are needed too.
I'm going to go pick up a few cheapo drinking cups - but you know how those spill and trash a place... so remember to bring your own, then if you get a little tipsy you won't go drinking out of everyone's glass... since you will be able to identify your own.
Besides, these cups will never satisfy our delicate little crusher who tends to drink out of a half gallon cup.....
Can't wait to see some of the familiar old faces and meet up with the new ones!!
Name: crusher Date: 08-Sep-2002 Time: 07:52 PM
Toy Run near Lake Marie was a real good one.....Hey Wildflower I'm so glad you can make the trip....see you all soon...!!!
Name: wildflower Date: 08-Sep-2002 Time: 04:49 PM
Can't wait to meet up with my old friends again. Can't wait to meet
some new ones. see you all this
Friday!!
Name: Webmistress of Prine Date: 08-Sep-2002
Time: 04:44 PM
Kim:
Bring it, it will be welcome, I'm sure! You live in the Kalamazoo area don't you? Just call Rich and Julie they should be able to help you figure things out.
Mike:
that's a tough decision... but we have another guy that is coming from Canada who will be with us Friday and part of Saturday, and he is going to the show in Ann Arbor too.
Name: kim koenig Date: 08-Sep-2002 Time: 02:48 PM
I have a some black raspberry jam, peach jam, and strawberry jam that I have made this year, and would love to bring some to share for breakfast/contribution. If it is cool enough this week, I may make some whole wheat bread also! I will be thinking of something to bring for the hog roast also. I tried to contact you last night but failed. New email is the yahoo one. Thanks, kim
Name: MIKE Date: 08-Sep-2002 Time: 02:05 PM
I HAVE 3 TICKETS FOR FRIDAY AND 3 FOR SATNOW I DO NOT KNOW WHATTO DO SOIREE OR ANN ARBOR
Name: itsmeagain Date: 07-Sep-2002 Time: 07:45 PM
just saw the latest itinerary update..so if we don't get there in time to use Julie's new toilet, or dinner at the brewery, maybe we'll catch up with ya at Burdick's...what I'm really saying Reeda is that I'm paying attention to everything and we will find you somewhere! I think we're gonna have sex in the theatre, we're in the second to last row of balcony clear on the right! What a hoot!!!!! Who the hell's gonna see us? HaHAAAAAAA!
Name: donnadonnanosebleedidon'tcareseats Date: 07-Sep-2002
Time: 06:40 PM
Reeda, ETA? My best guess would be due to 11 hour drive, probably just meet y'all at the Olde Peninsula Brewery/Restaurant. As much as I'd like to get to Lightnin' Heads house and use her toilet I willin' to bet we don't get to town in time before y'all leave. So to avoid anxiety on my end, I'll use her toilet later that night!
Name: PMS*red Date: 07-Sep-2002 Time: 03:29 PM
Annette: I understand that there are less than 100 tickets available. No seat is ever bad at a Prine concert - I've enjoyed myself front row center and in the nosebleeds - I would buy the tickets - with my luck this would be the only concert that some poor soul isn't standing outside forced to give up their excellent seats due to some family emergency.
Tom: Everyone always wants to meet John... there are never any 'plans' just hopes and dumb luck.
Name: Annette Webb Date: 07-Sep-2002 Time: 06:53 AM
My husband introduced JP to me about 4 years ago. I have been a huge fan ever since. I just checked out his concert and was very excited to see him playing close to us. I went into ticket master and the only seats left are balcony. My question is: are these seats worth going to the concert? Or is there a chance we should wait and buy that night. I am just excited to see him in concert, but I want to see him.
This will be my first JP concert (Kalamazoo) my husband and I will be celebrating our 2 year anniversary. I just was wondering if anyone could help?
Thanks so much!!
Name: Tom Thornton Date: 07-Sep-2002 Time: 04:41 AM
Hello everyone:
I was just wondering if anybody is making any plans to meet the man after the show (as a group?) I would not want to impose on him in any way, but by the same token I would really like to meet him just to say "thanks for the music" or something else equally dumb.
Name: PMS*red Date: 06-Sep-2002 Time: 09:41 PM
Donna Donna...um. I mean-yeahIgotachargecardandorderedticketsDonna
when are you getting into Lawton? Do you have an ETA?
I'll bring my binoculars....
Name: donnadonna Date: 06-Sep-2002
Time: 01:21 PM
guess I need to change my name from noticketdonna to yeahIgotachargecardandorderedticketsDonna! I may be sitting on the ceiling, but I'm going By God! see y'all!!!!
Name: crusher Date: 05-Sep-2002 Time: 06:02 PM
Red Green night at Lake Marie....see you next week my Phellow Prine Phamily...
thanks Rich, Julie and Reeda...!!!
Name: PMS*red Date: 03-Sep-2002 Time: 04:45 PM
COOL!!!
I got my tee shirts and stuff today... they turned out good!! I'll get a picture up on the http://www.geocities.com/kzooprinefest page here in a little bit.
Name: crusher Date: 01-Sep-2002 Time: 02:13 PM
Hello from Lake Marie.....
see you in 2 weeks,
my Phellow Prine Phamily..!!!
hope everyone is having a Happy and
Safe holiday weekend....
Name: Lawton Date: 30-Aug-2002 Time: 07:15 PM
Hey everyone. Hope all of you are getting ready to come to Michigan. All the plans are set and we are on our way. Will see you all soon.
Rich (Lawton)
Name: Brian Frain, The Space Kalamazoo Date: 29-Aug-2002
Time: 12:54 PM
hey guys,
sorry i haven't responded in a while - here's an update from my end. the space is ready and available to host the after show shin-dig, however, we are having a show ourselves the night
of the prine show, so here's how it'll have to work - we open at 7 a.m. on friday, and will be open continuously until after the show ends, i.e. 1 or so a.m. the show will start swinging around
6 or 7 p.m. or so, and we'll be charging from then until the last band, who i'm going to catch, goes on. after the show ends, people usually bail right away to go drink, so it shouldn't be a problem to get everyone out so the prinesters can
come in. my concern is this...what is everyone going to do from 10p.m. when the prine show is over, until 1 or so a.m. when the space show is over? my best guess? drink. there are tons of
bars between the state theater and the space, so i hope that everyone will drink their way over...I would say that folks could come down and check out the show, but it's heavy metal night... REALLY GOOD HEAVY METAL...so, if you guys have any questions, please call me at -616-720-7612 or email me back ...right o. take care and see you in a couple weeks!
all the best,
brian frain
Name: Reeda aka PMS*red aka Webmistress of Prine Date: 27-Aug-2002
Time: 10:21 PM
Hey Prine Swiners!!!
I hope this works for us. The new messages will be at the top and you just need to scroll down to read. I made it myself, so no whining, okay....
Lightnin'head has Lawton laying new linoleum... and cleaning claw foot bathtubs... so we'll probably have to take our shoes off before we enter their house.... ewwwwwww.... someone bring the odor eaters, will ya?
Name: Webmistress of Prine Date: 25-Aug-2002 Time: 11:45 PM
Messages pulled from the old message board before beseen went under.
Well, I've made up my mind. I know shouldn't be such a hard thing to do, so little to work with! haha...Dennis and I are coming to the fest...have to, got to, can't miss spending more than 30 minutes with my PhrinePhamily! I need a good dose of y'all, so I'm puttin' new strings on the guitar, blowin' off the dust, and filing my fingertips. Guess first thing I need to do is get tickets...I always forget to do that! I'M SO EXCITED!!!!
Rich and Julie, I'll be callin' ya soon for some particulars, you know, like the best aluminum foil for lightnin' hats in Michigan and all! haha...big delta hug!
mey8618@aol.com - Moses-n-Amy Jo Yonk
high folks looking foward to the show and party in lawton
peace
Hello everyone. The plans are starting to come together. The hog has been sentenced and the kegs are on reserve. We met the campground folks over the weekend again and they are getting prepared for us. I told them to make sure they had escape plans for hemselves. A lot of folks have let us know that they are coming(last count was around 100)and I think were in for a great time. The band is practicing a lot of JP tunes and plan on playing as long as we want. We're looking forward to seeing all of you and if you haven't registered yet,please do so, we don't want to run out of pork and beer.
See you all soon.
Rich and Julie.
Friday Lodging
Hello everyone. If you plan on staying at the campsite (where the party will be)friday night after the show, you will need to contact the campground and reserve a site. We only have the sites reserved for saturday. You can get the phone number off
the shrine (follow the info link) or let me know and I will reserve a site for you. Also, there are a couple of hotels not for from the campground (those phone numbers are also in the shrine). If I can assist anyone in reservations or additional info, just let me know.
See you all soon,
Rich.
Folks. There's some new info in the Shrine concerning hotels and directions. Take a look. If you have any questions or concerns, let us know. We'll be glad to help. Also, if you plan on coming don't forget to let us know.
See ya soon,
Rich.
Name: Prine Festivals Date: 25-Aug-2002 Time: 11:23 PM
Would appreciate any information on any Prine festivals that others that appreciate his music get together..i had info on it..but like everything else i lost it...i want to say it was somewhere in Wisconsin at someones farm, if anyone can give me some info i'd be very appreciative...thanks
Name: Brian Frain, The Space Kalamazoo Date: August 25, 2002
Time: 11:06 PM
hey everyone...sorry i've been absent for the past three weeks. the space is a collectively, volunteer-run art, music and coffee place that tries to be all-encompassing for an area like alamazoo. we have a full stage and are equipped to house a full band - email booking@thespacekzoo.com for info - we only serve coffee, but there are two really great microbrewries right next door, kraftbrau, where todd snider played, and bell's, right across the street. we can definitely do a jam session, album signing, or anything like that. i will be available from now on to answer any further questions...hope to see you all in september!
Name: Brian Frain, The Space Kalamazoo Date: July 22, 2002
Time: 5:19 PM
hey everyone...sorry i've been absent for the past three weeks. the space is a collectively, volunteer-run art, music and coffee place that tries to be all-encompassing for an area like kalamazoo. we have a full stage and are equipped to house a full band - email booking@thespacekzoo.com for info - we only serve coffee, but there are two really great microbrewries right next door, Kraftbrau, where todd snider played, and bell's, right across the street. we can definitely do a jam session, album signing, or anything like that. i will be available from now on to answer any further questions...hope to see you all in september!
