[Bards] Jeff Clark response, et all, read at your own peril (Re: New "band" Project, kinda OT but some here may be interested

Tue Nov 10 18:26:17 PST 2009

Dude... (Jeff) I think we have spoken privately all ready... (so... this is an after the fact sort of thing) re-frickin lax... and let the SHOW go on...

Tina... sit down... hanx for taking up for me. Now sit back.... OK?

Perhaps a time warp happened...

So publically ( I say), and having had a few rum and colas, I will speak my mind around THIS campfire... first, and foremost... and not needing a Lady to defend my honor or motives... "Kiss my ass Dude... (slap slap, with kid gloves) and I will settle this in armor if need be..." or fists and feet will do just fine...

Feeling called out are ya? I am 55 and ready to go, when MY HONOR is impeached... so I suspect YOU need to settle down bubba... or Ass whippins incorporated R us... ask half the Knights in Ansteorra about Wylfred... They have little stomach going up against me in a line on the battlefield... cause I am CWAZY... mindless, Biker Ugly, Kamikaze CWAZY when pissed. Ask my kid in the Marine Corps... he has landed on his ass more than once messing with me.

Otherwise... let's bring a bit of sanity and less testosterone back into the mix... OK?

You chose... I am ready either way.

I think I said what I had to say from a BUSINESS stand point... If ya can't or won't buck up and do the job, then don't send me your resume...

Anyways.

I am the nicest guy any of y'all ever met (yet) Until provoked...

Then I am the worst nightmare you ever woke up to...

I asked if any one was interested in a mundane band idea... I laid out the conditions...

IF, one cannot participate in the Live Band format... well OK then... leave it at that... perhaps One can participate via long distance collaboration using modern technology...

Anyways...If ya can't take a response about, lame-ness, excuses, lack of handicap parking or whatever... then shuddup.

That don't mean we cannot all sit around a campfire and swap lies, tell no-shit stories and dream about being some one else...

I was not promoting myself in some popularity contest... I was asking if anyone wanted to play.
Period...

I have enough CRAP in my world (like many of us Humans on Planet Earth)... I don't need more of the same from peeps who are worried about IF their car can or can't make it to Gainesville Texas... and then think me rude for calling them on a lame-assed excuse...

Dudes and Dudettes... if I wanna do something, I do it... I do not lay the blame for my lack of resourcefulness, ability, circumstances or drive on someone else... I own my own crap.

The Baron who is posting this has gone up against all sorts of adversity including SCA politics and being told "you can't do that"...

Examples????
Well OK... Ansteorran Troops have been eating food at the Trimaris Navy Kitcheneers tent for HOW many a Gulf War (you can't do that Wylfred)... 

Ansteorran Troops have gone up against the Triskele Legion Kingdom Regiment of Trimaris at Gulf Wars for how many Wars? (ya can't do that Wylfred)...

What else you want... that I can't do???

I have started, owned and operated 5 businesses in my life... retired at 50... and I don't take no for an answer very lightly... and in the midst of all of it, My philosophy has been: WIN WIN...everybody wins...
Cause I am not selfish... just determined.

People... I am truly sorry that any of you peeps have to witness and read this RANT...

But someone else among you has "called ME out"... 

I asked if there were players interested in a mundane band situation... THAT is it.

Apparantly... that ain't all that there is to it in the minds of some...

If I was misunderstood...
If my motive was misconstrued...
If my response was not worded PC for the recipient... then I apologize...

I will try to do better "next time"...

For now....

Baron Wylfred of MorganVayle and Honorable Man has said his piece...

Let the firestorm of burning me into cinders and ash begin... MAKES no difference...

It is just a cyberstorm and the people who WANT to be involved in my band project will STILL flock to the opportunity... and the Naysayers ... well they will go away eventually.

Let's make sure everyone has my private email address for all the hate mail and admonitions... and attempts to correct my "behavior"... for all the good it will do.
< bonz6x2yahoo.com >

Bring it...

Or play in my band... whatever.

Best regards to the Bards...
Baron frickin'Willie Monster.

--- On Tue, 11/10/09, Jeffrey Clark <jmclark85 at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Jeffrey Clark <jmclark85 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Bards] New "band" Project, kinda OT but some here may be  interested
To: "Ansteorran Bardic list" <bards at lists.ansteorra.org>
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 1:59 PM

Baron Wylfred,

I feel that your last message was a rather rude attempt to call me out and
am highly offended. As opposed to taking my statement as a "There is
interest, but I must decline" and as a polite way to decline rather than
just ignoring your message out of hand; you decided to so rudely call me
out...

...fine, I will "flap my lips some more."

My "modern" 95 Taurus already drives around 800 miles a week with my current
obligations. If I came and played with your group, I would possibly be
putting over 1000 miles a week (and, no, I am very much NOT exaggerating on
that number) on my "modern" car. Then there is gas, tolls (as the only
logistically feasible way to get to Gainesville is via the Turnpike) , and
garb (because I am sure my current garb is not suitable); and the need to
make sure that I have enough time off from work to meet your rehearsal
requirements.

... and all that for the chance to play with a "pirate/renaissance rock
group"
-comprised of random people who I don't know
-who might have a quality show
-who may or may not have the requisate skills, knowledge and training to put
said show together
-led by someone who lacks tact and social grace
-in a setting where there is a doubful chance I might break even on the
money I end up investing.

Then again, the whole thing might fall apart, and I might lose some serious
money, and I will end up wearing out my poor, "modern" car even faster than
I already am.

All easily solvable obstacles and baseless concerns, I know...

Honestly; it is responses like yours which drove me away from Ansteorra five
years ago, and it is that kind of attitude that has prevented me from being
able convince any of my rennie friends from joining the SCA. Every one of my
friends who I have talked to has told me that they have either had a SCAdian
be mean to them, or have heard that the people in the SCA are really mean.
This is why the hospitaler's job is so hard.

As far as your band goes...
I seem to have suddenly lost all interest in the project.

-Alessandro Zoriz (MKA Jeff Clark)

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 4:48 PM, Baron Wylfred of Morganvayle <
bonz6x at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Jeff says: "I'd love to help, but that's a two hour drive."
>
> Well Jeff... THAT is what modern technology is for... if the Peeps in
> Medieval Times had had it... they would have used it....
>
> SO...
>
> Flap your lips some more and lemme know what ya wanna do... Obstacles are
> things that are put in the way to be overcome.... otherwise they have no
> purpose. I just made up that SAGE saying... make any sense to ya?
>
> Best regards,
> Wylfred
>
> --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Jeffrey Clark <jmclark85 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Jeffrey Clark <jmclark85 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Bards] New "band" Project, kinda OT but some here may be
>  interested
> To: "Ansteorran Bardic list" <bards at lists.ansteorra.org>
> Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 3:58 PM
>
> I'd love to help, but that's a two hour drive.
>
> On 11/8/09, Baron Wylfred of Morganvayle <bonz6x at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Greetings to all Ansteorran Bard types (and other foreign spies and
> lurkers,
> > here). This post is basically OT Scadian-wise, however, some may be
> > interested... so I figured I had to use all resources at my disposal, to
> > spread the word, hopefully without actually being a total Spamapotamus.
> >
> > It you ever watched the Film, Shakespeare in Love, then you are probably
> > familiar with this phrase... "I don't know... It's a mystery..."
> >
> ****************************************************************************************************
> > So here's the Spam... I mean the Scoop... err... the Ad... the
> information.
> > ( :: smiles :: )
> >
> > ITZA Mystery... (working name for the band)
> > NEW (mundane-ish) PROJECT:
> > I am in the process now (as of November 2009) of putting together a
> "niche
> > genre band" leaning towards a Piratey-Renaissance-Rock style and Band
> Image,
> > similar to Blackmore’s Night.
> >
> > If you are not familiar with Blackmores Night, then follow this link to
> some
> > You Tube Vids:
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLXCeDKUkG4
> >
> > Band
> > Objectives are to develop and record our own original music, AND SELL
> > IT, and also develop selected "cover music" for Live Performance at
> > Pirate Festivals, Renaissance Fairs, and other selected venues, (perhaps
> > even some SCA Wars), etc.
> > YEP! We are looking to GET PAID.
> >
> > This is NOT a "bar band" in the
> > traditional sense of the word. "The Show" (approximately 90 minutes),
> > is under development, and will probably consist of about 40% original
> > material and 60% "covers", arranged and flavored to suit the "Band
> > Image"...
> >
> > It is pretty certain that both Acoustic versions and Plugged In versions
> of
> > the MUSIC will be developed (where practical and applicable)... for Live
> > performance purposes.
> >
> > "WE" are seeking out persons who play all sorts of
> > instruments, and or sing. Currently have lined up, a female lead vocal,
> > a lead guitar, rhythm/bass (utility player), a keyboard player...
> >
> > Still
> > looking for additional players to fill in the holes: Percussion
> > (traditional hand drums and/or a full kit), pipes, flutes, fiddle,
> > mandolin, and any other exotic strange weird instruments as well as
> > additional singers for leads/back-ups (male/female). And yes, we may only
> > "need you" for Studio Recorded Versions of Original Music, with no
> further
> > commitment on your part, so... let us know what ya play/sing and we can
> > determine a participation level.
> >
> > As for permanent players...
> > REQUIREMENTS:
> > 1) Please be 21 years of age or older...
> > 2) Possess something beyond "beginner" playing skills... and have good
> > quality stage gear.
> > 3) You must also have TIME available, for rehearsals and at home practice
> > time.
> > 4) as well as having reliable transportation (and gas money)...
> > 5) AND, you WILL have to "dress the part" for Live Performances.
> >
> > Rehearsal
> > space is located in North Texas, near Gainesville, IN THE BOONIES.
> > Interested parties from OKC and the hinterlands north of me... as well as
> > ... UNT (Denton) or the DFW Metro and surrounding areas,
> > would have to "travel" for scheduled group rehearsals, on a weekly
> > basis. Group Sessions will be held on a Saturday or a Sunday (or
> > sometimes both).
> >
> > Please make contact HERE, if you are interested or have any further
> > questions...
> >
> > If you  wish...  YOU have permission to  pass this (email) information
> along
> > to other persons who may be interested, but arrrrgh! not on this Bards
> list.
> > Thanx
> > Baron Wylfred...  (also known as Johnny Mutt, among other names...)
> >
> >
> >
> >
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