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Sherry Crann (sherry) 06-28-2009 01:51 AM

Howdy, Having just returned
 
Howdy,

Having just returned from an extended time away from home (vacation and then "camp") I just wanted to mention that I was happy to have visited with our very own MG Jacobs in the beautiful Ohio valley. It was a treat to finally get to meet in person someone whom I've come to know via the internet and through his music, much of which is posted in various areas on this forum.

We had the opportunity (though not long enough, imho) to chat over a glass of excellent iced green tea, with a view of the Ohio River which I can't help but think has influenced his latest compositional efforts. MG helped dispel the weariness of travel for my younger sons by pointing out the fishing access for Sunfish Creek (which George Washington named) so they could stretch their legs some while we visited. They have already planned for other stops in the future with you http://www.notation.com/discus/clipart/happy.gif

We may have to start a tour for our next vacation ;) Thanks for the hospitality MG - it was a treat!

ttfn,
Sherry

M G Jacobs (mgj32) 06-29-2009 06:36 AM

Hi Sherry, Not long enough,
 
Hi Sherry,

Not long enough, indeed, especially with plenty of the green tea left. Though it was certainly a pleasure to meet you and the family after so many internet years.

I wish the river could have been in one of its blue, sparkling periods rather than swollen and muddy. Did I mention that early journals say that it had white sand beaches and a pin dropped into 12-15 feet of water was clearly visible among the pebbles on the bottom?

Tell the guys that there are, indeed, bass in Sunfish, and the other creeks the dam at Hannibal has made into shallow lakes. Once or twice a year, too early in the morning and late in the afternoon, the air sounds full of huge mosquitoes when the bass tournaments are held. Their favorite venues seem to be those one-time creeks, where they move with their electric motors from one underwater structure (some of which may be some of the "broken timbers" Washington also talked about) to another.

I solved the megabyte limit problem I talked about. The Camping and Marching section, will be followed by a Marching and Camping section, which will allow me to "Marching on to Richmond," a rather sprightly march with ominous words, Ned's dream, from which one can infer the shaky mental state he's in, and conclude with "Tenting Tonight," which is so full of pathos that I have decided that a scherzo is almost needed somewhere. It is interesting how many good humored songs, like "There was an Old Soldier" and "Goober Peas", came from the era, especially considering the somber and tragic tone of most of them.

Next time, plan to say a bit longer. Say hi to Bill and the kids.

all best,
marv


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