I'm here for the education and moral support. The education part has served me particularly well. I always get good answers when I ask a questions and reading anwers to others questions has also helped a great deal......and the laughs, I can't forget the laughs. Many times I'm caught laughing out loud at "the session" when I should be slaving at my desk.
Most of my musical friends think the only kind of music is classical...I'm tired of them rolling their eyes at me or worse yet run when they see me coming.
We are here because we are not there. Unless we are a quantum particle, in which case we might be able to be both here and there at the same time, but I think that can only happen when we don't know where we are. But there is a certain amount of uncertainty inherent in that statement.
'Cause boys& girls like to have fun, and we love The Beat of this music, and its sadness sometimes. We want to share the passion and pass it on, through our playing, and the diversity of our instruments (are some instruments more equal than others by the way ? but this is another debate).
And there are a lot of fun people on this site, from purists to (heaven forbid) tightass deconstructionists.
Amen
I'm here because my probabilty function collapsed at this point in space-time. Help! I've been Heisenberged! Or have I? I'm a bit uncertain. When my cat tells the story, it's Schroedinger who's in the box, and he always dies.
I'm here because I don't like cats and would hate to be in the box with the cat.
Jack did you really expect serious anwers to this one?
It's too early in the day and I am too sober to start getting all philosophical.
I'm here because whenever I try to do a google search for a tune, I always seem to end up here. Since I have joined, I haven't used the tunes... odd...
Another reason would be that I don't really know anyone who enjoys this music. Gets rather lonely sometimes. So, it's good for a laugh to read what other ITM musicians are up to.
Well, both my parents were VERY fond of each other so they married and the won't tell me the rest........OH you mean HERE. Coz I'm at work and there's nothing better to do.
Why are we all here?
Why are we all here?
Seemed like the next logical question considering the current trend in thread topics. The next one should be, "Is there a God?"
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: Why are we all here?
I'm here for the education and moral support. The education part has served me particularly well. I always get good answers when I ask a questions and reading anwers to others questions has also helped a great deal......and the laughs, I can't forget the laughs. Many times I'm caught laughing out loud at "the session" when I should be slaving at my desk.
Mary
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by Antikhntr
Re: Why are we all here?
Besides agreeing with Antikhntr (though I haven't asked any questions yet)...
Would you be refering to musical transmission lines such as Galway / Offaly / Dublin? or more locally like Gort / Oranmore/ Doolin?
I'll return to lurking now....
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by ed veras
Re: Why are we all here?
''because, because, because, because, because . . . ''
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by lisaniska
Re: Why are we all here?
Most of my musical friends think the only kind of music is classical...I'm tired of them rolling their eyes at me or worse yet run when they see me coming.
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by dmarie
Re: Why are we all here?
When I see what some people do I wonder why we are here at all.
When I see what other people do I know exactly why we are here.
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by Geoff Pollitt
Re: Why are we all here?
How dare you question the existence of Frankie Gavin.
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by Will CPT
Re: Why are we all here?
"How dare you question the existence of Frankie Gavin."
No, Will, Frankie Gavin isn't God... God thinks he's Frankie Gavin.
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: Why are we all here?
Ok, the hard ones first, eh ?
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by Guernsey Pete
Re: Why are we all here?
I'm here 'cos it keeps me from having to practise.
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by Mark Harmer
Re: Why are we all here?
Is the Frog the Farmer's friend ? Can somebody drop the piano lid on this f#####s fingers and do us all a favour?
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by Red Robin
Re: Why are we all here?
We are here because we are not there. Unless we are a quantum particle, in which case we might be able to be both here and there at the same time, but I think that can only happen when we don't know where we are. But there is a certain amount of uncertainty inherent in that statement.
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by AlBrown
Re: Why are we all here?
A bit like Schrodinger's cat. No one seems to know whether the unfortunate creature is alive or dead.
Trevor
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by lazyhound
Re: Why are we all here?
Have you tried prodding it with your bow, trevor?
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by Q
Re: Why are we all here?
because we're not all there?
# Posted on August 21st 2005 by Cath
Re: Why are we all here?
'Cause boys& girls like to have fun, and we love The Beat of this music, and its sadness sometimes. We want to share the passion and pass it on, through our playing, and the diversity of our instruments (are some instruments more equal than others by the way ? but this is another debate).
And there are a lot of fun people on this site, from purists to (heaven forbid) tightass deconstructionists.
Amen
phz
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by pennhorse
Re: Why are we all here?
It's not where you are -- it's where you're at.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: Why are we all here?
Rat-tat-tat. Do you only need a tiny chair at sessions, cpp? Juust kiddin'
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by pennhorse
Re: Why are we all here?
I'm here because my probabilty function collapsed at this point in space-time. Help! I've been Heisenberged! Or have I? I'm a bit uncertain. When my cat tells the story, it's Schroedinger who's in the box, and he always dies.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Bob himself
Re: Why are we all here?
I'm here because I don't like cats and would hate to be in the box with the cat.
Jack did you really expect serious anwers to this one?
It's too early in the day and I am too sober to start getting all philosophical.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Donough
Re: Why are we all here?
Because we're here! Roll the bones....
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Mark Stone
Re: Why are we all here?
23.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by sara g
Re: Why are we all here?
Reminds me of my great Aunt who lived to be 101. She once said, to no one in particular, "What I don't understand is why am I still here?"
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Will CPT
Re: Why are we all here?
Donough, I love you.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Zina Lee
Re: Why are we all here?
Where's here?
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by bong tree
Re: Why are we all here?
We're not.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by snorre
Re: Why are we all here?
Here here
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: Why are we all here?
"Jack did you really expect serious anwers to this one?"
I only expected a serious answer from you, Donough.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: Why are we all here?
"Everybody got to be somewhere." - Eccles, the Goons.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Kenny
Re: Why are we all here?
I'm just looking for a girlfriend.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Cammy
Re: Why are we all here?
Too late, the "colourful goth goddess" is already spoken for.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Johannes J
Re: Why are we all here?
Where ever you go, there you are.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Shrog
Re: Why are we all here?
i'm with bong tree . . . where?
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by lisaniska
Re: Why are we all here?
I'm here cos I'm waiting for Godot.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by showaddydadito
Re: Why are we all here?
I was waiting for Guffman.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by TheSilverSpear
Re: Why are we all here?
43?
The answer to all the questions concerning life, the universe and all the rest? (or was it 42?)
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by kuec
Re: Why are we all here?
To pick up good tunes and have a whinge about bodhrans.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by geoffwright
Re: Why are we all here?
and a bit of egg bashing
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Cath
Re: Why are we all here?
I wouldn't get your hopes up Showaddydadito, I waited for him before but he never turned up.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by stoneboy
Re: Why are we all here?
I'm here because whenever I try to do a google search for a tune, I always seem to end up here. Since I have joined, I haven't used the tunes... odd...
Another reason would be that I don't really know anyone who enjoys this music. Gets rather lonely sometimes. So, it's good for a laugh to read what other ITM musicians are up to.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by TJ
Re: Why are we all here?
LOL TJ!
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Zina Lee
Re: Why are we all here?
Oh God, cow tipping -- we haven't tipped cows and other mammals for quite some time. Q, where are you?!
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Zina Lee
Re: Why are we all here?
I'm here because I started this thread and I'm checking up on it.
# Posted on August 22nd 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: Why are we all here?
Well, both my parents were VERY fond of each other so they married and the won't tell me the rest........OH you mean HERE. Coz I'm at work and there's nothing better to do.
# Posted on August 23rd 2005 by Owell Mabee
Re: Why are we all here?
When I was but a little lad
The life I had was kinda sad
I played the djembe, but played it bad
And saw no sign of progression.
But then - oh what the joy I had
To find out this great site for trad
In seconds it was my new fad
Oh, blesséd be TheSession!
In first few weeks, or months, I think
I must've followed every link
Forgetting to eat, sleep, work or drink
- The knowledge I got made my head spin.
Every day I love more the diddle
I started to play the flute a little
(I also tried to play the fiddle,
But the neck breaks upon hitting drumskin)
# Posted on August 23rd 2005 by EastPole
Re: Why are we all here?
Well, I'm here because there's nothing to watch in TV and it's not time for bed yet.
# Posted on August 28th 2005 by flying tigerpig
Re: Why are we all here?
I remember once being asked by a dyslexic - "Is there a Dog?"
# Posted on August 29th 2005 by Ptarmigan
Re: Why are we all here?
Yes, that same dyslexic is a musician in the American Dyslexic Theater. They are performing "Annie Get Your Nug."
# Posted on August 29th 2005 by dmarie
Re: Why are we all here?
Course in ye olde U S of A everyone carries a Nug, don't they?
Nice one bro' / sis', we might have started something here!!
Sits back to watch them flood in......................................
# Posted on August 29th 2005 by Ptarmigan
Re: Why are we all here?
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# Posted on August 29th 2005 by Ptarmigan
Re: Why are we all here?
Ah hem! I'm still waiting.........................
# Posted on August 29th 2005 by Ptarmigan
Re: Why are we all here?
well alright--if you're playing a reel and at the same time ogling a pretty woman are you actually playing a leer?
# Posted on August 29th 2005 by dmarie
Re: Why are we all here?
Clever!
Beats me.
I reckon that counts as a royal flush & I only have too pear!
# Posted on August 29th 2005 by Ptarmigan
Re: Why are we all here?
??? From reels to leers to poker? Strip reels? I can't bare it.
# Posted on August 29th 2005 by dmarie
Re: Why are we all here?
Looks like we are the only two sessioners still awake, & as it's after 1am here, I'm off to bed too - don't forget to switch off the lite!
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
# Posted on August 29th 2005 by Ptarmigan
Re: Why are we all here?
You mean itch off the tile? Goodnite!
# Posted on August 29th 2005 by dmarie
Re: Why are we all here?
Ah ha! I see you have already had your nitepac! Goontide!
# Posted on August 29th 2005 by Ptarmigan
Re: Why are we all here?
Oh read em! (& peew)
# Posted on August 30th 2005 by Owell Mabee