Meeting in Gloucester on 18th October

Andrew McGeever · Post by **Andrew McGeever** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 3:19 am

Dear J.T.S,
"I will need to check trains etc." (sic)
What the heck do you think I'm doing right now?
All I can offer in reply is a few lines from a song I heard nearly 36 years ago: if my memory serves me well, it contains the lines...
"Well, I've been waiting, I was sure
we'd meet between the trains we're waiting for
I think it's time to board another
Please understand, I never had a secret chart
to get me to the heart of this
or any other matter...."
John, if I can get myself to Gloucester, then so can you.
Looking forward to seeing you there,
Andrew.

linmag · Post by **linmag** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 3:49 pm

That's the spirit, Andrew

JTS, I'm glad you finally spotted us. I was begining to think it must have been something I said

I hope you and Paul can make it, and your brother too, if he's a fellow Cohen fan.

lizzytysh · Post by **lizzytysh** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 2:17 pm

I guess it'll be alright to interject that I LOVE your butterfly, Linmag!
Great choice

!

~ Elizabeth

Andrew McGeever · Post by **Andrew McGeever** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 5:02 pm

Dear Linmag,
Thanks for the encouragement, and yes, I like the butterfly logo. This brings me to Elizabeth: there are whole websites devoted to butterflies!
I have personally visited several, and was amazed, and I would be more amazed if you (Elizabeth) replied to the P.M. I posted you just before I went to Greece on July 14th.
Returning to Linmag: let's get J.T.S. and all his crew down too !
I want to see the people behind the messages, icons, butterflies.
What's the agenda? Can I have a role, apart from being there?
Yours, mixed in geography and art,
Andrew.

linmag · Post by **linmag** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 2:55 am

Thanks, Elizabeth. It was Ben calling us all electronic butterflies that gave me the idea, then I found this lepidoptera site that had downloadable clipart.......After that it was nowhere near as easy as I thought it was going to be, but my technophile son sorted me out, as he always does, bless him

linmag · Post by **linmag** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 2:57 am

Andrew, how would you like to read us some of Leonard's poems? I never have the nerve to read them out loud, as I am sure they are meant to be read, and as a poet yourself I am sure you would do them justice. Or did you have something else in mind?

Andrew McGeever · Post by **Andrew McGeever** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 3:32 am

Dear Linmag,
The answer to both your questions is "yes".
Andrew.

lizzytysh · Post by **lizzytysh** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 4:28 am

Linmag ~ Gotta love those technofiles

~ particularly when they're right there in the home! Lucky you. Your choice looks so stained glass. I can so easily picture it hanging where the sun comes through, inside or outside. Hardly matters.

Andrew ~ Hmmm. I was thinking that it was me who hadn't heard from you. I'm wondering if your P.M. got through, or if I was already at 100% when you sent it. I've often wondered what happens in a case like that. Does the sender get notified? Does it somehow get returned to the sender, so all the content's not lost? However, I must say on my own behalf, that my life has been rather unexpectedly "preoccupied" [if a life vs. a person can be such] since about that date [details later]. So, it's quite possible that I haven't, but have intended to...and surely will.

I think it would also be quite fitting for you to read some of your own poems, including the ones posted here on the Forum. What a great gathering you folks are arranging.

~ Elizabeth

linmag · Post by **linmag** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 4:27 pm

What else did you have in mind, Andrew? Generally speaking, I think any contribution anyone is willing to make will be gratefully received. Elizabeth's idea of including some of your own poems is also good.

lizzytysh · Post by **lizzytysh** » Sun Sep 21, 2003 6:50 am

Yeah, too bad I can't be there to witness it

.

Andrew McGeever · Post by **Andrew McGeever** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 12:13 am

Dear Linmag,
The uppermost thought in my mind was, and remains, just being there. If space is allowed for me to read my poetry, I accept the invitation. It is however, an honour to be asked to read some of Leonard Cohen's poetry. I have my favourites; those which have touched me for decades.
I haven't written for the last nine months, yet drafts and sketches appear out of drawers and cupboards: there are at least 5 poems waiting .
Other plans involve Mikis Theodorakis, Hadjidakis and Vangelis: all in the aid of charity. In that respect, I will seek advice.
Will reply soon, on or off -board .
Andrew.

Andrew McGeever · Post by **Andrew McGeever** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 12:14 am

Dear Linmag,
The uppermost thought in my mind was, and remains, just being there. If space is allowed for me to read my poetry, I accept the invitation. It is however, an honour to be asked to read some of Leonard Cohen's poetry. I have my favourites; those which have touched me for decades.
I haven't written for the last nine months, yet drafts and sketches appear out of drawers and cupboards: there are at least 5 poems waiting .
Other plans involve Mikis Theodorakis, Hadjidakis and Vangelis: all in the aid of charity. In that respect, I will seek advice.
Will reply soon, on or off -board .
Andrew.

linmag · Post by **linmag** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 3:18 am

Thanks for offering to read us some of Leonard's and your own poems, Andrew. Please feel free to include anything you would like to share with us. I am assuming that this will be primarily a social evening, for people to get together and chat about their interest in LC or whatever else takes their fancy. A couple of people have promised to consider bringing along their guitar, so it looks as if there will also be a performance element, which is a real bonus, and another way for us all to share our pleasure in Leonard's work.

At the moment it looks like being quite a small, friendly gathering, and will certainly be none the worse for that. If there is anyone else out there who could get to Gloucester for a few hours on the evening of Saturday, 18th October, please get in touch and come along. We would love to meet you.

Andrew McGeever · Post by **Andrew McGeever** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 1:55 am

Dear Linmag,
My reference to Greek composers had a purpose: with a bit of luck I'll be able to provide a C.D. of my favourite bouzouki music (going back over 40 years) for the L.C. "get-together" in Gloucester. The price?.....membership of Amnesty International.
I've also written a poem for the occasion, and will be delighted to read it, if I can contain my laughter.
Please encourage others to attend......John the Shorts, George(s) Wright, Partisan, and all who love the works of Leonard Cohen.
Andrew.

John the Shorts · Post by **John the Shorts** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 11:36 am

Linmag (et al)

It looks like I may have to drop out of this one unless my bro is in town.

My reasons are:

1. Aberafan are at home (ko 2:30)
2. RWC matches start approx 5:00 that morning
3. Wales are playing early the following morning (approx 7:00)
4. The only reasonable train won't get me home until 2:30 ish
5. I can't leave my cats uncatered for from 11:00 until 2:30 the following day (15+ hours even if the trains run on time)

This changes if my brother is in town as he drives, thus shortening my journey in every way.

Humble apologies, and I look forward to future events.

JTS