Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 19 Apr 14 - 02:41 PM

Oops. While I'm sure I will also be "wondering" the mountains, I meant to type 'wandering.'

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 19 Apr 14 - 02:09 PM

Happy Easter to all of the Rainbow Crew from me, too!

Janie, thank you for letting us know your plans for Kat's ashes. It sounds like you've found a wonderful way to celebrate her life!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 19 Apr 14 - 01:52 PM

Have typed posts on successive days that haven't posted. I suspect the problem is I have too many windows open moving among different sites and have forgotten to hit submit before heading back to some place such as youtube to listen to music.

Spring is here - and I am determined to enjoy the reckless abandonment and risk taking the wild and the cultivated plants in my yard are taking in the much more variable weather than they are accustomed to.

Headed for the mountains in a few days, joined by my sister Annie. No one could wish for a better travel companion. 2 days of boring workshops that are business for me, then 3 days of wondering the mountains to enjoy spring ephemerals and stop on a whim at roadside and obscure museums and libraries on the search for both genealogical information and understanding of the culture, conditions and times of our ancestors, Native American and European alike.

Will be scattering some of Kat's ashes along the way, in wild and beautiful places. Sometimes to the sound of Annie's fiddle playing a mountain tune, and if a flat rock is handy on which to dance, I'll probably flatfoot or clog a little in joyous remembrance. Not just in remembrance of Kat, but in celebration of all of you.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 19 Apr 14 - 07:18 AM

Wishing all who voyage with us regularly & all who pop in occasionally, a Happy Easter/Happy Bank Holiday (UK),
                            With Love,
                                           Nigel & Ann
                                           xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 19 Apr 14 - 07:17 AM

... of course...

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 19 Apr 14 - 06:33 AM

.....with a steady course..

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 18 Apr 14 - 09:47 PM

Sail on!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,Pete from seven stars link
Date: 17 Apr 14 - 05:41 PM

I,ll second that!    Blessings.   Pete

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: maeve
Date: 16 Apr 14 - 07:22 PM

Refresh tired bodies, Rejoice weary souls, Solace to us all.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 15 Apr 14 - 09:38 AM

Nigel, so glad your consultation went well and hope you are enjoying the sunshine and feeling much better.

Yes The Little Theatre in Sheringham is alive and well. Christopher ( my son) has meetings with the manager quite often as he runs St George's Theatre in Great Yarmouth. Sheringham has a great success with " rep" but the Gt Yarmouth audience don't seem to be embracing plays at the moment but folk and comedy seem to be very popular.

He was telling me that he was at a meeting in Sheringham recently and was with his assistant manager Tom when he recognised a slightly scruffy chap talking to one of the staff. Chris said that he knew he had met him before but could not remember his name and he was coming over to say hello. One of those embarrassing moments he thought? So when John Hurt came over and shook his hand he had no idea who he was till Tom whispered in his ear ! He lives nearby and is a supporter of the Little Theatre.

Sun is shining in Frinton, Billy has taken the little girls to the beach hut while I catch up in the salon.

My love to all, sailing on with calm waters

with love

Wendy xxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 15 Apr 14 - 06:16 AM

Heartwarming posts!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 15 Apr 14 - 06:06 AM

Wendy, your post was a joy to read. So many place names that bring back fond memories of my walking days. Is the Sheringham Little Theatre still open for business? It's good to have you back on board & a bonus to read your uplifting news.

      The consultation (with my Neurologist) went well, if 'well' is the right word! She is a real gem. She gave me her email sometime ago, just in case I needed to contact her directly & quickly. In my experience, Doctors rarely grant that sort of access. It always has to be via 'the proper channels'.

      Thinking particularly today of Wendy & her Family; Spaw & his Family; Pete & Tommy...anyone in our esteemed crew who needs a little extra TLC.

      Sending you all some warming, UK sunshine,
                                                                         With Love,
                                                                                        Nigel
                                                                                        xxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 14 Apr 14 - 03:29 PM

Good one, Janie!

Nigel, I hope your consultation went well.

Wendy, congrats on your bowling success!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 14 Apr 14 - 09:57 AM

Afternoon all,

back from a wonderful week in Norfolk, early nights, long lie ins, great food and shared the days with our extended family.

Only rained on one afternoon so Christopher took us Bowling, in 30 years of being together I have never bowled, imagine Billy's face when I beat him ( he was also beaten by Prudence age 5!!) He has begged me not to tell his sisters in N J as he will never live it down!

Spent a lovely day at Blickling , picnic by the lake and a stroll round the house and gardens. A day at Holkham Beach reading my book and watching the sea, even saw the Wells lifeboat go out. Had fun driving round the lanes near Cromer and Sheringham and Trunch       ( memories of the Kipper family made me smile!!)

The grandchildren enjoyed meeting again the grandchildren of my cousins family, there was 5 acres of garden right on the clifftop so tree climbing, badminton and building dens took up many an hour. Swimming every afternoon and then 24 sharing dinners round four tables pushed together to make one huge table, much wine for the adults and some frightening cocktails made by Ciaran and Christopher!!

Mother was so well looked after while we were away, eating much better and although she seemed very glad to see me on Sunday, I don't think she really missed me?

Just catching up with all the Rainbow crew and the news, much love to you all, positive thoughts to Nigel, Spaw, Karen, Tommy and Maeve.

Good to be back on board.

much love
Wendy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 14 Apr 14 - 05:10 AM

Janie, your timing was perfect. Off out soon for an important consultation with one of my Specialists, so the laughter (not a chuckle in sight) gave me a boost...thank you.
                                           With Love,
                                                          Nigel
                                                          xxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 13 Apr 14 - 09:38 PM

Up, Up, Up!

hope this is good for a chuckle.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 12 Apr 14 - 06:39 AM

Thank you for the links...I did more than just chuckle. Been said many times before, but laughter definitely IS the best medicine. Big hugs for Chantey & Gnu.

Pete, that song by The Halliard was 'Mad Tom O'Bedlam'...the folk equivalent of a 'show stopper'!

A long overdue welcome to Bassen. There's a great crew aboard 'The Rainbow' who I've grown to love, respect & trust. I hope you will voyage with us & experience some of the same.
                                     With Love to You All,
                                                                   Nigel
                                                                   xxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 11 Apr 14 - 10:29 PM

love & hugs to Nigel & everyone!

sandra

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 11 Apr 14 - 08:36 PM

Oh, fun!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 11 Apr 14 - 12:10 PM

Great vid!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: frogprince
Date: 11 Apr 14 - 10:59 AM

Just watched 'em, Nigel, and then called my wife to see & hear 'em.
Amazing!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 11 Apr 14 - 05:47 AM

Paste this into your browser. Life will never be quite the same....

http://www.reshareworthy.com/amazing-quartet-blew-audience-away/

                               With Love,
                                              Nigel
                                              xxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 10 Apr 14 - 09:02 PM

Nigel and all: here's a poem that I hope will lighten your load briefly and give you a chuckle. Sorry about the 15-second ad at the start. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB0Wm7CsDv0

Good job, Pete! I'm glad you were able to manage the trip to Winchelsea with your back unharmed.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 10 Apr 14 - 07:02 PM

back from winchelsea and carrying tommy in/out car, in/out caravan, and my back is still ok!. I think the sea air done us all good.
on Monday night someone mentioned the halliards, and I thought....I know that name! I think it was a song about bedlam someone sang. anyway nigel, I hope the lingering uncertainty aint driving you up the wall!
blessings all    pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 10 Apr 14 - 12:57 PM

Up, Nigel! "... apologise for blathering on..." No need - you never need to apologize. That's why we are here. My thoughts and prayers to you (and to all, of course). As for the wait, take solace in the fact that they review the files in the order received and they do it twice on accounta they wanna get it right. Besides, and I know this might sound like 'real' blather, ain't nothin ya can do about the wait or about the opinions.

I've come to find therapy lately in hitting that there You Tube and watching comedy stuff before bedtime and early in the morn for 15 to 30 minutes. Try it. Here's a suggestion... copy and paste...

Christmas Presence (Part 1) - Simon's Cat

Enjoy, relax, laugh together with me, with us? It's just a silly bit of fun but it helps me. I hope it may help you (and, perhaps, others).

Bless all.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 10 Apr 14 - 12:34 PM

Amanda Marshall rocks! It's official...you heard it from gnu & now me. What more provenance do you need? Just attempting to control an on-stage fantasy..... my old Fender Tele slung round my neck!
                      Nigel
                      xxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 10 Apr 14 - 12:16 PM

Thank you so much, Maeve. Physically, I guess you could say I've 'run aground'. Several clinics to attend over the next couple of weeks...beginning to feel a bit like clutching at straws, medically speaking. Gnu, I'm going to listen to your link. I think Music links would be the most helpful, along with some poetry. Somehow, I've got to get this old brain of mine back in gear. Thinking clearly & short-term memory are the main issues. A recent CT scan showed some damage, but I'm still waiting for comprehensive feedback from my Doc. Don't these people understand how waiting for several weeks, not knowing what's actually 'going on' is soo anxiety provoking? I apologise for blathering on...feeling very down & debilitated.
            With love & hugs to you all,
                                                    Nigel
                                                    xxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 09 Apr 14 - 02:30 PM

Music? Well now! I know of a lovely Canuck lady musician who has a theme(s) that runs thru her music. Empowerment of women and education of young adults thru her songs. Her amazing song 'Birmingham' brought a great impetus to the awareness/promotion of battered women's plights/rights in Canada. Here is another such song which DOES reach young people on more than one level on more than one issue. Whilst some may view it as just a rock song to be played at HIGH volume and danced to, I view it as a triumph by this artist and socially conscious individual. It speaks volumes.

Again, it is rock music. Speakers on ELEVEN!

Amanda Marshall, Sunday Morning After (Snake Tottoo)

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: maeve
Date: 09 Apr 14 - 02:02 PM

Thanks, g.

Nigel could use some encouragement ...perhaps music links, poetry, something for laughter something for comfort, a destination for which to set sail. So could we all, eh?

Maeve with cookie for now.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Apr 14 - 12:17 PM

Thanks, g.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 09 Apr 14 - 07:18 AM

Gotta be tough being an hour away. But, at least the travelling weather is getting better, maeve. Hang in there.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: maeve
Date: 08 Apr 14 - 08:49 AM

That last Guest post was mine...cookie now restored.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Apr 14 - 08:34 PM

Home again.

ChanteyLass- Nope, I'll be on call more and more. Thanks for the thought, anyway.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 07 Apr 14 - 03:55 PM

Pete, I hope you can manage that trip to Winchelsea. There's a will, so I hope there's a way.

Maeve, I hope options open for you sooner than you think.

Janie, the Johnson Girls have been booked for this year's sea music festival, but even when they are not booked they are usually there for the festival and sing a song or two at the late-night pub sings and also the January Chantey Blast afternoon. Anyway, I look forward to meeting you whenever you do get to Mystic.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,Maeve, away from the farm
Date: 07 Apr 14 - 02:17 PM

Wendy, so glad you will have some respite. That would be wonderful... Not an option for us.

Janie, hope your family trip brings sweet memories of your dad, and new memories of your family time.

Can't write more now...UP for all on board.

Maeve

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 07 Apr 14 - 01:55 PM

UP spaw, UP ,Karen, wishing healing, wholeness and restfulness all round.

trust billybob, that a delightful time continues in nelsons county as you are assured of reliable carers for your mum.
we are planning to go to the caravan at winchelsea for a few days tomorrow, with tommy in plastered leg....if we can manage.

hope you have a clear trip, Janie, though probably tinged by some sadness.
I think that is the first time I have heard ladies doing sea shanties, and a nice job they do of it.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 06 Apr 14 - 10:02 PM

My fingers didn't walk well on the keyboard in that last post. Glad you could translate and forgive the typos.

One of these days I'm gonna make it to Mystic. Any combination of the Johnson Girls works for me. Any song that moves us together, or reminds us that we are much better off joined together works for me also. Seems right now that seas are calm for some and quite rough for others. What matters, regardless,is a stalwart crew and that we have in spades.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 06 Apr 14 - 09:27 PM

Stay on board with us, Bassen!

Janie, I've been playing the Johnson Girls CD with that song lately. Coincidentally, I spoke briefly to one of them, Bonnie, at Mystic Seaport on Saturday. Maggie no longer sings with them. I believe she has moved too far away to make rehearsals and performances possible. She was not on their third CD. Even with 4 voices instead of 5, they sound great. Your weekend sounds like it will be a positive experience.

And Wendy and Billy, I hope the rest of your weekend away from home continued as well as it began.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 06 Apr 14 - 08:57 PM

Lovely, Wendy. And what gnu said.

The 3rd anniversary of Daddy's death was a few days ago. It didn't seem appropriate -and I didn't have a strong need to remark on it at that immediate time Talked with Mom tonight about plans for the family to go up to the University the Saturday in May for their annual memorial service for people who donated their bodies. Family emergency prevented us from going up the year his ashes were scattered and due to a glitch in the University's system we were notified of the date last year.

Will be a long day at that Saturday, driving to Morgantown and back to Mom's - and also a lovely day. Looking forward to it. My nephews, who my parents raised after Kaye died are riding up with us, sans grandnieces (who I delight in, but are so young that they demand alot of attention.) I have no doubt it will be a good trip and a good visit and it will be settling to finally have an image and memory of where Daddy's ashes landed. It would have been OK regardless, but definitely better to finally have a mental space with a visual image.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 06 Apr 14 - 07:27 PM

What wonderful posts! I shall sleep more soundly tonight after reading them. Thanks all. Bless.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 06 Apr 14 - 06:51 PM

Billy and I are in Norfolk, for a week. We have hired a small cottage but tonight have our daughter and her husband and two girls and our son and grandson with us. My cousin has hired a large house with swimming pool (lovely) with all his family . So today there were 21 of us having lunch, then swimming then dinner. I cannot tell you how much laughter and fun there was. Reliving old family memories around a huge kitchen table.

Mother is safe at home with her carers. But Billy and I are having a rest surrounded by our wonderful extended family.

Sending all our love to the Rainbow crew. Wishing you all a peaceful and contented night.

much love

Wendy and Billy xxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 06 Apr 14 - 10:28 AM

love & hugs to Karen & spaw

Bassen - it's good to read your post, welcome to the Rainbow.

sandra

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: maeve
Date: 06 Apr 14 - 08:11 AM

Bassen- Welcome, welcome, welcome indeed. Thank you for taking time to post. Please don't be a stranger.
Another poetic and affirming thread is Sunshine Thoughts.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: bassen
Date: 06 Apr 14 - 06:39 AM

Hi guys.

As a veteran lurker who's been around since the late 90s but only posted infrequently, I felt like saying I use this thread like I used to use the whole Mudcat. Here I find people interacting in kindness and generosity. I find evidence that we have more in common than we think. I was always more of a reader than participator but such is my nature. The way I use the Mudcat now, I start on "Messages since last visit" and go down the names list, finding the threads that a small handful of names have posted on (looking at you 'Spaw). Names from the "old days". More and more, I pretty much just end up on this thread. Even though most probably don't recognize my moniker, I'm thankful that I still belong to this family, however noisome and contentious some of the more distant cousins have become. Best wishes and good thoughts to you all.


Bassen
aka
Sverre Johan Svendsen

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 05 Apr 14 - 09:21 PM

Whoa - I feel like I have been semi-asleep at the oars.

Sing with me for us all Just because I thought some Johnson Girls would be good here

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 05 Apr 14 - 08:14 PM

Best wishes for Karen, Spaw, and everyone else here.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: frogprince
Date: 05 Apr 14 - 07:41 PM

UP spaw, UP Karen, UP Nigel and all; may you all enjoy spring sunshine, and dine on fine wombat cheese !

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Jeri
Date: 05 Apr 14 - 07:04 PM

Spaw, been wondering where the heck you were! My best wishes for everyone here who needs 'em.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: catspaw49
Date: 05 Apr 14 - 06:37 PM

Best to all and especially Nigel who gets all my best coming his way. Aging kinda' sucks...............Just spent a week in the hospital trying to fix the unfixable once again but alas.....Aging kinda' sucks........No......It definitely sucks!!

But the look of Spring is arriving in Ohio which is encouraging and Karen who has been having real problems with a root canal which is still infected looks to be better. She looks totally worn out with her job, her health problem, and most of all the effort it takes to keep me going so give her a good thought!

Much Love


Spaw

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,Pete from seven stars link
Date: 05 Apr 14 - 05:45 PM

Likewise wishes, blessings all. Pete