For the Rocky Mountain Players

It’s been a while since we got together and I have missed it so much! Joe Graham who has a choral group called the Celtic Singers is doing a concert in September and has asked about the possibility of the RMP playing at the gate and for intermission. I told him I would put out the invite and see who bites. There’s no way I can do this solo, but it would excite me very much to be part of a group. We could set up a simulated pub scene in the foyer having a session going on as folks gather for the main event.

Even if that doesn’t happen I think it’s high time to reunite!

Mack

Do you have more detail about when and where? I’d need to be playing something slow or in a big crowd, but I’d like to meet folks!

I’ll get the details from Joe, but won’t promise him it will really happen till I get some commitments from the RMP members.

By the way, to be a member of RMP you don’t have to live in the Rockies, just love them; or play whistles, just love them; or even own one, I’ll supply them; or even be here. just believe! You can join in the fun by going here:

http://home.bresnan.net/~mackhoover/rockymtplayers.htm

Colorado Springs could charter a bus and pick up the Denver folks along the way! I reserve a campgound about 15 minutes from my house (Island Acres) if there is enough interest.

That might work for Salt Lake City, too! Or anywhere for that matter.

I’ll let you know soon!
Mack

Wait, I thought I WAS the SLC bus MAck?! :smiley: I don’t know what’s up with ol WyoBadger, as he’s now off had happily married. Hard to reach Tom nowadays. Beth’s off in London learning all sorts of English type things, and I don’t know if she’d be able to fly back for the weekend (hint: start pestering her now!) Ron out in Denver I haven’t heard from either for probably a couple years - hope all’s well with him too.

I’ll have to see where things are with me regarding school and work at that time, but you can likely count me in anyway! I was just thinking about you and Joan this weekend as I was out in Vernal - almost took the side trip down and knocked on your door…but sadly, time and the weather was against me this time.

Bri~

Hi Bri! Load the bus!

Here are the details:
Palisade High School September 17 6:30 to 7:00 PM and 8:30 to 9:00 PM.

We can possibly set up our “pub scene” in the lobby. Joe is looking for “atmosphere”. Outside will be a highland piper. We’ll be inside and only play during intermission and while the crowd is gathering. He says he can give us $25 total which isn’t much, but it could go toward the campground or other expenses.

We can plan other activities, too, maybe a visit to a real pub as “guest” musicians. Definitely will get together at the Hoover’s. The whistle shop will be open all day Saturday! Next day will be Sunday so plan accordingly.

Excitement is building!

Mack

edited to say 8:30 for the second show.

Mack,

Sounds very fun! I can’t say for sure if I could make it - I am changing employment, and I will be very busy for a while. I’ll send you an e-mail with more info.

Mark

A Saturday – I am 90% certain I could go. BUT it’s not like I could lead or anything. I can hold my own, if I know some of the tune beforehand. (I guess that’s kind of a given, isn’t it…) I don’t know many tunes, but I am a fast learner. If there are others from Springs, I can seat four passengers, plus instruments.

Excitement is building![/i]

September is a bit too far for me to comfortably commit to just yet between work, school and Daddyhood. But I’ll play it by ear and see what I can do. I assume I can bring the pipes too yes? :smiling_imp:

Hmm… Fly across an ocean and half a continent for two 1/2 hour gigs at a high school… now that’s what I call dedication :laughing:

OTOH… A drive through the beauty that is the I-70 corridor in late summer doesn’t sound bad to meet some folks and get some playing time in.

Remind us all again as the date approaches. It is a little far in the future for me to accurately plan as well.

Scott,

You obviously don’t remember Beth do ya?! LOL She’s, well, let’s call her tenacious at the least - and very dedicated. A truer friend you’re hard to find, and a great girl for a tune or two. A bit nuts when it comes to wacky road trips, but then most of us out here in the west have a tendancy I think.

It’s only a month to this event.
I’ve committed to be there even if alone, but it sure would be nice to be part of a group! Above all it would be great to see old friends and meet new ones!
Joan would like to know how much french toast to make. And I to know how many free whistles. Not that there might not be enough for all, the more the merrier, and always room for one more!

Mack

I think it’s fair to float this once more…
Mack

Hi Mack and all -

Wish I could make it, but even I can’t justify this one. Another trip to the Rockies is definitely in the cards for the future, though, and I’ll be sure to let you know as soon as I have an inkling of when it will be.

Have fun, take pictures, eat French Toast!

Sorry Mac,

I’ve got a gig that day with the Symphony’s Brass Quintet. I have been itching to get a whistle tube to you for a white cap too. Thought this would be my chance… I guess I’ll just have to wait a bit.

From the other side of the the mountain…
~Scott

yes its me again after so long lol.

Mack, sorry to have missed you when I came to CO for rocky mtn fiddle camp. See my report in another post.

The E whistle you made for the raffle years ago and I won, was there though, haha.

Love, Nancy

Well, well, well, nice to see the RMP’s are still alive, if not necessarily kicking. I’d sure like to come to this, guys. Are prodigal ex-chiffers still invited?

Of course, I’ll have to check with the Missus, and a lot depends on how the hunting goes the next couple weekends. We REALLY need some meat in the freezer. Plus my wife’s car has been acting up, and my truck seems to get about 3 miles to the gallon, so we try not to take it on the highway if we can help it. (Purple truck is no more…moment of silence…)

But whew…I cannot say how GREAT it would be to get together with you guys again. I’m still whistling, and Sarah has taken up the fiddle. Seems like there are some new members to the club that I need to meet, too.

Whether or not this works out, we should definitely get together this winter sometime. We’d be glad to host again, though it’s a long way from everywhere. What if I threw in some elk potroast?

So, how the heck is everybody? I’d sure like to hear from any or all of you. I can’t check the message board often because we aren’t allowed to go to forums at work, and don’t have internet at home. I do check my e-mail a few times a week, so if someone could keep me posted as to this and other developments, I’d surely appreciate it. I’ve been thinking of all of you lately, and especially missing Brian, Beth, and Mack.

In news of all things Wilson, I’m back to teaching elementary (see the “Pest Control” thread). I miss band, but on the other hand it’s freed up a lot of time for other things. I’m working on my next CD, this one hopefully good enough to sell (the last one was just for fun). Trying some new things on it–the whistle/horns combo is working out especially well.

Marriage was somewhat hard to get used to after all those years of mostly-happy singledom, but Sarah is wonderful, and I think she really is starting to make a husband out of me. We have a great time and laugh alot. Especially when trying to plan the future and/or balance the check book. :slight_smile: No kids yet, but a dog with more enthusiasm than brains, and a cat who is downright “differently abled,” as my special ed friends would say.

All things considered, God is taking very good care of us, and we’re taking pretty good care of each other…life is good.

That’s enough for now–gotta get home and get my gear together for tomorrow’s hunt. I really miss you guys! E-mail me or call, for crying out loud!

Yours in Badgerly Ways–

Tom

Tom!! Great to see you, bud. I will shoot you an email soon and you can expect a post letter in the next month or so.

Hi Tom,
Am I glad to hear from you!

Now where’s Bri?

The Hoovers are still playable.
http://home.bresnan.net/~mackhoover/rockymtplayers.htm

My offering like Beth’s will be along soon.

It is so good to hear of your marital bliss!
Mack

Hi Nancy,
I’m sorry we weren’t able to get together. too.
It would have been great to see one of my earliest whistle friends (425) face to face! Maybe next time!
Mack