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It's with a heavy heart that i have to be the bearer of sad news for all you melonfans. For the past two years, the band has struggled to maintain our fan base and touring and recording profile. Without the support of a major label promotion and touring financial advantages, it has become a diminshing scenario for Cravin' Melon. Doug has decided that it's time to hang up the hat and pursue other things. That being said, the band has decided that without Doug, it just wouldn't be Cravin' Melon. Therefore we are annoucing the band's retirement effective Mid April. We are going to try to hit every market that we can between now and April 15, so keep and eye on the Dates Page of the website and come on out to bid the band farewell. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank ALL of our fans throughout the world, from the bottom of our hearts. It was you, the fans that kept us going over the years. We'd also like to thank Scotty and Keith, the the street team, and all of the family members that have supported us over the past 8 years. We had a good run at it, we made a lot of folks happy and we had some great shows along the way. We're sorry to see it come to a close, but that's where we are. Cravin's music has touched a lot of folks. Let's remember all the good times fondly, play the CDS and be thankful we had a chance to do this.
Head Melon <Melonheads@aol.com>
bad news ville, NC USA - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 18:36:56 (EST)

TO: JUST WONDERING.....well, i hope dook does better at chapel hill, but thank GOD i'm not a betting man......congrats rob and the twins and amy and all you other suck ass tar-holes......so....you must not be on the mailing list www.melonpatch.com (fan club) cause we just sent out the mailer....so here it is...From: Head Melon Wed 11:48 PM Subject: This Week To: MElonFans@aroundTHEglobe.com Well, this week the guys get back on the road for three great shows..... Thanks to everyone that sent well-wishes and left messages on the guestbook... If you know of anyone that wants to book a gig before the end of april , have them call the m80 hot line right away.....919-828-9847 ok...here we go...... THURSDAY NIGHT - FEB 1 Boone NC - RAFTERS with special guests, DRIFTING THROUGH tickets are $8 and $10 at the door.... 828-264-7020 Friday Night - Feb 2 Chapel Hill NC - CATS CRADLE - 919-967-9053 W/ special guests RUNAWAY CAB $8 advance - $10 day of show...on sale at ALL school kids records and etix.com the show will be live online at www.dcn.com Saturday Night - Feb 3 Winston Salem NC - ZIGGYS 336-748-1064 w/special guests REVELATION DARLING Tix are $10 be there or be square..... STREET TEAM - YO!!! we love y'all - don't forget to get your tix in the mail from the web site for the RAFFLE of doug's guitar....or buy tix at the gig... we hate spam, don't wanna BE spam..if you don't like getting these little updates....just hit reply and we'll remove you from the list....we'll CRY, but we'll remove your e-mail address... love ya.... mean it
head melon
- Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 23:48:45 (EST)

Well, HEADMELON, that game really sucked!!! But look at it like this - NOBODY can beat Duke three times in one year. So that means we win AT Carolina AND the ACC tournament. Now sports aside, I have MELON on my mind. Can you give some information on the shows at Cats Cradle and Ziggys. What is the cover charge? Who are the opening bands? What time do the opening bands go on? and what time does MELON go on? Thanks!
just wondering
USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 23:35:43 (EST)

I wish you weren't calling it quits! You are too talented for that. And it's always nice being able to say that we have a "true" southern band that is known outside the south!
Julie <tygerr22@yahoo.com>
Havelock, NC USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 23:33:57 (EST)

oh, and i hope carolina's bus wrecks on the way home....
head melon
USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 23:23:13 (EST)

well, the game was everything it was cracked up to be....congrats Carolina........!!!
head melon
USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 23:22:22 (EST)

I am so excited!!! Only 15 days left til you guys are back in Jacksonville!! YIPPIE!!! I can't wait to see you all again! The time is going to pass by so slowly for me!! See ya all at the Freebird!!!
Auntie
Jacksonville, FL USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 22:15:33 (EST)

Ya I hear the columbia state house is havin' a sale on used flags!!
flagville
sc USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 22:13:09 (EST)

I know, this is the year that Bobby dies on Dallas,right? This is all a figment of some deranged Melon fans imagination. Wake up you shithead, wake up.
Rita <Faithlessme@aol.com >
Jacksonville Beach, FL USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 21:49:56 (EST)

The Melonheads have claimed the entire east coast as Melonland!!! Does anyone have a flag?
Captain_Chinbeard
USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 16:56:43 (EST)

Clemson Fan here that wants to say thank you for all the wonderful music and wonderful shows! I will miss you guys and I hope to get to as many shows as I can! Ya'll have wonderful music and your CD's will be a classic to me. I am going to make sure that my kids will here your songs and know about the wonderful band, Cravin' Melon! THANKS GUYS!!!
Jennifer Vissage <jlfmav@earthlink.net>
Greenville, SC USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 16:38:26 (EST)

I'm so sorry to hear that you guys are splitting up. You guys could've been the Beatles of the Carolinas. Doug, good luck in all you do in the future. I'll miss you guys. God bless you.
Benji Pressley <benji_macaulay@hotmail.com>
Thomasville, NC USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 16:27:22 (EST)

I was saddened to find out that you guys are calling it quits, however I understand completely. Just know that your music had a great impact on me & many other people. To me, "Sweet Tea" is a classic. Ya'll rock! and don't forget that!
Lauren <guitargalg@yahoo.com>
Lexington, SC USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 16:13:38 (EST)

Just a quick reminder to all you melonseeds to tune in to the UNC vs. Puke game tonight! May the HEELS put you tacky devils to shame! GO HEELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Turtle <turtledupree@hotmail.com>
'Lanta, OZ USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 11:48:17 (EST)

I am devistated to hear that you guys are splitting. I have gotten to the point where I can't listen to radio because of all the sad crap (Brittany, N-Sync, Nelly) that is overplayed 24/7. Just want to let you guys know that you have a huge fanbase in this area, and hope that you will be coming back to Sir Richard's in danville before May. You guys rock and deserve to have your quality music played.
David R. <driddle@vatechalumni.com>
Halifax, VA USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 09:44:13 (EST)

This makes me very sad. I see you everytime you come to Charlotte ! The worst part is the night that you will come to Charlotte for your last show----I will be out of town. I am trying to come and see you play in another town. You guys are awesome - and this whole thing sucks.
Laura Macie
USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 08:31:29 (EST)

Devastated to learn that Cravin Melon will soon be no more. Have followed the band for about five years, but only via your CD’s, having spent my time in the UK, China and Malaysia over that period. Really had hoped to get to the States some day and see you play live. I still have the CD’s however. All the best to all of you in the future. Possibly you most widely travelled fan Terry.
Terry Jennings <TerryJ@pd.jaring.my>
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 07:36:50 (EST)

Does anybody now if there will be any Melon shows March 7th thru March 15th?
Some Cocks need to plan their Spring Breaks!
Columbia, SC USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 00:27:46 (EST)

Y'all have underestimated the recruiting skills of the Northern Melonseeds... In the last 2 minutes (since sending out a survey e-mail), I have received 4 e-mails from PMB fans who want y'all to come up here... one of whom would be willing to travel up to 4 HOURS, with a bunch of his friends, to come see Cravin' Melon one last time in the Northeast... Better reconsider and start planning a road trip... I bet we could sell out, if someone actually gave a damn about the fans freezing their butts off up here (sorry for the bitterness, but we're starting to take it personally)... BABES PAGE UPDATE - I don't know why the pix aren't showing up... it works fine for me... I'll rewrite the code over our spring break (in 3 weeks) when I find a moment to breathe. SEND ME YOUR PIX GALS!!! Sigh...
Amy <nymelonseeds@hotmail.com>
Losing Faith... seriously considering retirement myself..., NY USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 22:59:34 (EST)

Hello all...I know this is a little late, but thanks for the great show at the Lighthouse a few Saturdays ago. Sorry for all the tears, I'll try to control those at Ziggy's, so Rob don't look down during Faithless Me or Freedom Town. Doug & Jimbo, sorry if I'm seemed a little distant, but reality was still sinking in. We are all looking forward to Ziggy's and Rob has a special request (again)Good Times, Bad Times and if the weather is nice, would anyone be up for a game of golf? See ya, love ya!
~Cara :-) <carars@aol.com>
Melon Hall, FRC - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 20:36:15 (EST)

Good point captain, I think Doug's evil twin(from a parallel universe to destory Cravin Melon) has the real Doug tied up in his basement.
Phil
USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 19:54:15 (EST)

Please, please, please, please try to play with Far Too Jones at your show in Raleigh at the Lincoln Theatre. It is not fair to only let the South Carolina audiences have that experience one last time and not us! FTJ and CM was the first CM show I saw so it would be great to have it be one of the last too, please, please, please!! Sorry, had to beg a little.
Please, Please
Raleigh, NC USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 18:20:21 (EST)

If you guys are about to quit I think you need to come to TN for one last show. The first time I saw you, you opened for Hootie in Knoxville, TN. You should come to Jackson or Memphis, TN for one show before you call it quits! LOVE YOUR MUSIC!
Sarah <sjerman3@yahoo.com>
Jackson, TN USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 16:58:41 (EST)

I thought Doug was gonna take Captain Morgan's place...arrrrggh!
Captain_Chinbeard
More Captains?, USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 14:08:37 (EST)

Cravin Melon would not be Cravin Melon with out Doug and their is no one that could replace him! I too wish it did not have to be, but maybe the rest of the fab five can do someting but not as Cravin Melon Hint Hint. Head Melon thanks for the Info about the shows! See you all in Boone tomorrow.
Phil <fil610@usit.net>
Butler , TN Republic of Melons - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 13:51:03 (EST)

You guys can't quit, I have followed you loyally since you began. I have not missed a show at Ziggy's in Winston Salem or Rafters in Boone. Also some of you guys know my sister and her husband, Randy and Christy Brownlow from Salisbury. You can not give up and close down because one guy calls it quits, you can replace a guitar player but you will never replace "Cravin Melon". Give youselves the shot you deserve. Your really have a large following, in the Carolinas if no where else. I hate to think I will not have your next great cd coming out to always look forward to. I have all of your cd's and I was hoping to keep getting them. Please reconsider!!! The fans need you, I don't care if I have to start writing every label out there telling them how stupid they are for not picking you up, just don't give up and quit....Sincerely, Gina
Gina Thompson <gina.thompson@globalpay.com>
Lexington, NC USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 12:40:44 (EST)

Hey Amy, Just wanted to let you know that I should have those pics out to you by the end of today!! and I might have another one tomorrow. See ya in NY!! OH Before I forget.....PLEASE PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE COME UP NORTH!!!! ( Sorry but I had to put my shameless plee for the day in ) Have a CRAVIN' MELON day!
Cynde
ok! STILL waiting for Cravin' Melon to come up North!!!, MA USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 10:34:23 (EST)

amy: its okay i had the same problem with HTML code; before august, i couldn't remember html code even if my life depended on it. i used pagebuilder, but i was brought into the light after that (aka i had classes and good friends teach me some tricks) *grins* [sarcasm] oh no wait, to correct myself, since some people can read my mind, i don't know ACTUALLY KNOW html i use copy and paste and have no clue how everything functions! don't be fooled by the looks of the page! its all copy and paste! [/sarcasm] i couldn't help it i had to do it. but no its a cute page, and i don't think that what you used had anything to do with the pictures not coming up
brandy
(creator of *!A Cravin' Melon Fansite!*)
brandy <melonsite_456@yahoo.com>
jacksonville, nc USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 05:45:42 (EST)

Two words: WONDER BREAD!!!!!!
Love the Cowboy Hat!
USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 02:06:28 (EST)

Amy: it still didn't work for me. So Amused: remember that when you name your kids. And don't worry, it's a question of attending this weekend or not.
Ben Dover
Raleigh, NC USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 01:54:29 (EST)

In regards to the "Babes" page - try refreshing or reloading your browser... for some reason the pictures aren't loading sometimes... I'm no Chadley or MixMasterMelon photoshop/HTML God(dess)... I haven't written HTML code in like 3 years or more, so I wussed out and used MSWord to design the page... so it has some problems... sorry. Click on my name to find your way there... or copy and paste the following URL: http://www.geocities.com/nymelonseeds/babes.html
Amy <nymelonseeds@hotmail.com>
Cravin' some Melon in, NY USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 00:42:11 (EST)

Babes or not, it's always worth it to see a Cravin' Melon show - DUH! And you're running out of chances, Mr. Dover.
So amused...
USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 00:16:41 (EST)

Somehow, I can't get to the pictures of the Babes, so that I may judge for myself. I'd like to see if it is worth hitting the shows this weekend.
Ben Dover
Raleigh, NC USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 22:51:47 (EST)

wow unnamed smack talker *LOL* too bad i was in FL, adding to that, i will say this i will be proud of my page and in no way i'm i trying to put myself in 'all that and bag o chips' mode i'm just happy and rather psyched with the result. and mind you, copy and paste is HOW I LEARNED MY HTML. if you want to take it to the emails then fine but otherwise i love these guys, which i listened to on my way to FL and about the babes of the melonpatch hehe cute cute! :D later
peace out!
brandy
(creator of *!A Cravin' Melon FanSite!*) ^smirks^
brandy <melonsite_456@yahoo.com>
USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 19:00:24 (EST)

Hey Captain- I'm really beginning to think you got some serious issues going on................................ Amy, the coordinating of the WS escapade is coming along nicely. Should have a final answer possibly as early as tomorrow. Yee-Haw!
Turtle <Got My Carolina Tarheel Blue Toenail Polish On!>
'Lanta, Still in Tax-Prison USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 18:29:44 (EST)

...Now that, my friend, was a "shared moment"...what a great movie...ahhhh!
The Captain
Shamless...when it comes to..., USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 17:35:58 (EST)

In one way or another, we're all "Chasing Amy..." Great film reference.
Silent Bob
USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 17:13:07 (EST)

I hope some of y'all caught the Pat McGee Band singing "Rebecca" on Craig Kilborn last night... it was their first appearance without Al Walsh (something definitely was missing) but they sounded great nonetheless. They've been very supportive of Cravin' Melon and I hope you'll return the favor in the coming years - looks like they might have a great career ahead of them. Check out the guestbook archive to see Pat's comments regarding Melon's retirement... and visit their website for tour dates, etc. Hugs and Melons, always!
Amy :)
NY USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 17:11:19 (EST)

Turtle... YOU MUST go to W/S... leave the taxes behind for one Melon-filled night... You never know who's gonna show up... :P Miss July - so sorry I screwed up and put your friend on the calendar... I fixed it - and YOU LOOK FAAAAABULOUS Kim!! Captain, shameless as usual but we appreicate your honesty on our behalf. So far 8 of the original 11 have committed, plus the twins... and Resh will take pictures if anyone needs... coming along nicely...
Amy <"BABES" - SEND ME PIX!!>
Still begging for Melon up North..., NY USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 17:07:05 (EST)

Okay everyone has gotta check out the "Babes of the Melonpatch" sneak preview @ www.geocities.com/nymelonseeds/babes.html
Turtle <I got the fever for the flavor of some melon!>
'Lanta, USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 11:48:59 (EST)

Amy, that was very nice! The only difference I saw between the Princesses of the 'Patch and the Embraceable Ewes was the uniforms...go figure!
The Captain
WS, NC USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 11:12:21 (EST)

Okay girls, you two clowns know who you are. I'm working some of my own melon magic down here in the tax prison with the hope of making like an escapee and meeting you two fools in WS. So, keep up the encouragment, b/c I may just print it out and use it in my defense of how much I deserve a day off from doing these friggin' returns! Okay happy day and lots of melon love to ya!
Turtle <Tax-Prison@I need some melon bad.com!!!>
'Lanta, - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 09:29:50 (EST)

Amy, I have laughed until I cried! I love the page, featuring the babes of the melonpatch. However, that pictures isn't me! I'm the one on the left! Sorry for the confusion. Thanks for the laugh and have a great day.
Kim aka Miss July
USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 09:25:00 (EST)

Okay, once again, can we all not just get along and have some fun and laugh like hell. The whole calendar thing is to raise some $ to get the boys up to north pole. It's called joining melon forces and supporting your fellow melonseeds in getting a final show too. I think I speak for all the babes of the melonpatch/calendar when I say this is to be FUN, not degrading. For the love of melon, we're not getting pornographic here (sorry to all the sickos who thought they would get to see melon-babe skin). So, for those of you who don't appeciate the babes of the melonpatch and their deep inner beauty, then just BE QUIET, and don't buy a calendar! Or maybe you'd like to get some guts and sign your name to your post next time, just a suggestion! Remember the other golden rule: "If you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all". Now, everyone go along and have a happy day!
Turtle <Everyone needs to lighten up w/ a little CM!>
'Lanta, Tax-Hell 2001 - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 09:23:55 (EST)

Chasing Amy's Last Message: Yes, the Captain must agree with Amy (go figure)...besides the whole idea for the calendar was to give the guys & gals in the north a final show, not to introduce the next Playmate of the Year! Still, if the offer is on the table to fly CM to the chilly states, I'd gladly pay my own way. Oh, and just a little bit of info for those who've not met the likes of Amy and comany, well, let's just say that you need to do so...they're all quite attractive--each one with her own set of fine attributes! Got a question? Ask me...--The Captain (still thinking about that cheerleader skirt from a few messages ago...sorry...)
Captain_Chinbeard <Captain_Chinbeard@yahoo.com>
Shamelessville, NC USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 08:40:54 (EST)

raleigh and charlotte will be 18 PLUS - the frog fling is all ages....
head melon
USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 00:28:58 (EST)

PS - Dear "Spare Us," PLEASE fly the guys up North... it would make all the Northern Melonseeds happy. I'd gladly cancel my photoshoot in exchange for an airplane full of Melon. Incidently, I KNOW you HAVEN'T seen ME at a show... The Captain will come to our defense in the morning... shamelessly, but truthfully! :P
That's Dr. Amy Bigus to YOU! <More than just a nice personality...>
NY USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 00:27:02 (EST)

I want to say thank you to Chris Burket of Newark, DE... a PMB fan who was at the December TLA show... he sent me a CD of Melon's set... 9 FABULOUS songs (although Snoop-Douggie-Doug forgot the words to Procrastinator! hee hee! :P). Tears came to my eyes when Jimbo was telling stories about us eating cheese steaks and witnessing a domestic assault... :( TO WHOMEVER SAID MEAN THINGS ABOUT THE "BABES" OF THE MELONPATCH - SHAME ON YOU! WE ALL HAVE IMPERFECTIONS... HOW 'BOUT YOU SEND US SOME PICTURES OF *YOU* AND WE'LL JUDGE YOUR APPEARANCE PUBLICALLY ON THE MELON PATCH!?! VISIT http://www.geocities.com/nymelonseeds/babes.html FOR UPDATES REGARDING THE MELON BABES... gals, e-mail me a FABULOUS picture of yourself and I'll replace your stand-in St. Louis Ram Cheerleader on the website. Love y'all... INSIDE AND OUT!
Amy <amybigus@hotmail.com>
Sad-ville, NY USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 00:20:45 (EST)

just wondering.. a few ?S about age for the upcoming shows.. what are the ages for Charlotte show at amos's, the Raleigh show at Lincoln Theatre and what is this FROG FLING in greensboro?? thanks! gotta make it to as many as possible.. oh by the way.. im assuming cats cradle in Chapel Hill this weekend is all ages or 18 and up??
JUST WONDERIN
WS, NC USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 00:18:12 (EST)

ok...cut out the mean sniping.......the ziggy's show is all ages....
head melon <melonheads@aol.com>
info-ville, NC USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 00:03:30 (EST)

Doesn't anybody go in the chat room? If so ICQ me and let me know when My ICQ # is 20029384 Thanks Rick
Rick campbell <rikjm@hotmail.com>
Jax, Fla USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 23:48:18 (EST)

For those of you that don't know, Myzze "hope i speeled it right" now works for The Freebird cafe and I must say she does a GREAT job. God I hope she don't get all GoGo eyed when The Band Plays here in Feb.
Rick Campbell <rikjm@hotmail.com>
Jax beach, Fla USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 23:41:19 (EST)

Is the Cravin' show at Ziggys Saturday all ages?
Claire
Raleigh, nc USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 23:05:55 (EST)

Wow - that's just plain MEAN. I've been to MANY Melon shows too... and many of those gals volunteering to pose for the calendar are truly BABES! Anyone who doesn't want to see Terri in her leather pants or Amy from NY in a Carolina blue cheerleading skirt... damn - your loss!
Holy Mean-ness Batman! <The Melon Patch is NO PLACE for insults!>
I'll buy a calendar (or 4)!, USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 22:22:24 (EST)

I don't want to step on anyones paws, I mean toes, but maybe you're giving yourselves just a little too much credit here ladies. I've been to quite a few CM shows myself and find no joy in saying that Doug Jones, with his long hair, is more calender material than most of the women hanging around the front of the stage. I'm sure you all have nice personalities, so lets just leave well-enough alone.
I second that AMEN!
Denver, CO USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 21:43:17 (EST)

Kimmie, perhaps we can make that drive together... I will have to get back to you once I see what the rest of my peeps are planning. And Miss Turtle, you MUST get yo' ass out of Atlanta and up to the big W-S, home of tobacco and one "Captain_Chinbeard," for the Ziggy's show. Leave those tax papers behind for some Melon!!!! See y'all soon!
Packin' my bags...
Road-trip-ville, USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 21:36:33 (EST)

AMEN TO THAT!!!!!

- Monday, January 29, 2001 at 21:12:35 (EST)

I'm not what I would call a Melonhead, but I have been to several shows. I also have seen most of these melon "babes" that will be on this calender. I know this will stir up a hornets nest, but I would consider flying the guys up North myself if you don't make this calender. P-u!!
spare us
devil's advocateville, USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 21:02:40 (EST)

Turtle...what your asking me to do is two nights in a row of melon mania. I love it! Consider me there! Hey road trip, any chance you might want to blaze the trail to WS together? Maybe save a few miles on your car? Let me know. Turtle, you deserve a break from all those tax papers. Treat yourself to a night with the Melon boys. What could be a beter way to end a LONG week? Ladies, get a hold of me...details, we must go over the details.
Kim <kdufault12@hotmail.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 19:44:08 (EST)

Turtle & Kim... YOU CAN DOOOOO IT!!! Ziggy's on Saturday night will be rockin' because ALL the Melonseeds will come a knockin'... (Hey, and Friday night at the Cradle is gonna be awesome too b/c it'll be the night after the HEELS CRUSH DOOK!!) WOO-HOO-ville y'all..............
Your secret rhymin' road-trippin' pal <GO TAR HEELS!!!>
Don't you WISH you knew where I am?!, USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 17:17:56 (EST)

Comment from the Captain: I'm quite taken by the rousing response from the ladies of the 'Patch...maybe my idea (no matter how silly it seemed) wasn't all that bad, eh? We still need MAJOR bucks to pave the way for a trip up north...anyone independently wealthy? Ha! --The Captain
Captain_Chinbeard <Captain_Chinbeard@yahoo.com>
W-S, NC USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 16:44:31 (EST)

Hey Kim- Here's the deal: I go to WS you gotta go to WS. You know the ol' sayin' "All for one, one for all" or something like that. So what do you say? Our other secret traveling buddy is really pouring on the beggin' and pleadin' and persuadin'. I'll be waitin' on your reply!
Jenn "Turtle" <Losing my ever lovin' melon mind!>
Crack-city, GA USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 16:35:50 (EST)

Okay calendar girls, we got everyones info now so disregard the earlier post. We look forward to hearing from you all and even more we look forward to working with you to create this CM masterpiece! Now, once again I am being persuaded to do wild and crazy things and you two girls know who you are. Let's just say that I better see the red carpet rolled out for me @ Ziggy's. HA! HA! HA! Okay happy day to all in the melonworld.
Jenn "Turtle" <Bein' persuaded AGAIN!!!!>
'Lanta, Twist-My-Arm-Some-More-ville! - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 15:16:56 (EST)

MizMasterMelon, you are the king! CHEWROBBA!!!!!! I can't stop laughing! I even fell off of my chair! You RULE!!!!!
ME
MMM-land, USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 14:33:26 (EST)

Attention: CALENDAR GIRLS!!! If your name is mentioned here PLEASE e-mail me w/ your e-mail address: You are: APRIL=Cynde, JUNE=Iris, and AUG=Myzze. Thanks and we'll be in touch!
Jenn <turtledupree@hotmail.com>
'Lanta, USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 14:28:13 (EST)

Fredericka: Shows what you know -- they will fit -- so buy a shirt!
Experience <HelpTheBoysOut.com>
USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 14:17:17 (EST)

thanks for updating the dates in march. however, i'd like to know (and i'm sure others would like to know) if there will be a 'farewell' show in the following cities: fayetteville (mojo's?), asheville (be here now or music zone?), danville (sir richards), and roanoke-ville (the coffee pot)? aren't these all also in your 'major markets?'
gotta make sum schedules
USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 13:31:52 (EST)

wanted to add another vote for a live cd ppppplllleeeaaaseee
bigg robb <biggrobb77@aol.com>
charlotte, nc USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 13:05:18 (EST)

Hey Sapia! Don't worry hunny pie, if you can't get to me, I'll come to you for a little CM! Well, that's if we can get the boys to surrender and make the trip up there to the north pole! HA! HA! HA! Love you bro!!!
Jenn (Your sis!) <turtledupree@hotmail.com>
'Lanta, USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 09:47:10 (EST)

Okay calendar girls! Finally all 12 months have been occupied and we are ready to get this soon to be sacred artifact underway! Thanks so much for your good spirits and enthusiasm on this project! So, here's an update & the final run-down of who's who and what month! JAN= Rita, FEB= Terri, MARCH= Amy, APRIL= Cynde, MAY= JENN, JUNE= Iris, JULY= Kim, AUG= Myzze, SEPT= Leona, OCT= Christy, NOV= Melissa, DEC= Group Shot! Okay here's the deal, for those of you who waited to long to claim your spot, you will be included in the month of DEC in the group shot. This way nobody is left out! Thanks again for everyones effort and excitement and for agreeing to subjecting yourselves to such crazy melon ideas! Okay Captain, let the photo shoots begin...................................
Jenn <GO HEELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!>
'Lanta, USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 09:43:37 (EST)

Well Kerry Collins was back to his old self tonight... :( I'm mostly a Jets fan anyway (UNC's Leon Johnson plays for gang-green). Time to concentrate on the task at hand... Dook/Carolina... GO HEELS! :)
Amy <Eating crow...>
Looking forward to whooping Dook's @$$ Thursday night..., NY USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 22:49:56 (EST)

Well Well- JEN JEN JEN- is there anyone who you dont know girl!!?? Anyways, I am going to be thinking about you and trying toi find some time off so I can attend a CM show before the lights are out for good. Ill never forget all the times we had and it was when the band was so new!!! I hope to see you soon. I am now going to watch the Giants beat the crap out of the STINKIN Ravens!!! Ill be in the city watching the big game!! LOVES YA ALL!!!
Mikey Sapes <goudaplease@aol.com>
Norwalk, CT USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 15:20:18 (EST)

1) 16-month calendar is a great idea... that'll give plenty of time to shoot the pix and put it together in time for Sept 2001. 2) Resh - what would a compilation of snapshots be without your photo credits?! YAY! 3) Live CD idea is awesome! I'm in - let me know how much $$ needs to be donated. 4) Melongeek - I washed the babydoll-T (had some dirt on it from the mail) and then it accidently went in the dryer... now it's a MICRO babydoll-T... we'll see if I can actually squeeze it on and send you a pic. 5) Head Melon... I'm not being overconfident... and EVERY game gives me heartburn! Besides, what would the Carolina-Dook rivalry be without a little trash-talk?! We're going to have to place a little bet, eh? 6) To my Maryland-based friends who think the Ravens have a chance today... sorry! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!! :)
Amy <GO GIANTS - GO BIG BLUE - SUPER BOWL XXXV - 2001>
It's Rivalry week BABY!, NY USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 14:55:06 (EST)

If only I could fit my double D's into a "$*&#@$ Babydoll T" ...
Fredericka
Hollywood, USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 14:07:49 (EST)

Wow, since my computer broke down, I've got a lot of catching up to do on here. First of all, I will not be in any calendar. But I would like to help out in the effort for a Northern show. So I volunteer for being the photographer to anyone who needs me. As for the LIVE CD at Freebird... DUH! Of course it would be a great idea. I would only have two request: Pretend (face it, LIVE this song is amazing!) and Someone (hearts melting, sweetie, hearts melting).
Reshjena <slksnflwrs@aol.com>
Carrboro, NC USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 14:03:57 (EST)

Your wish is my command... well... maybe not, but there is a picture of the Tak up now. Click on the banner, it's in the popup. BIG THANKS to Leona for sending one in.

Is anyone going to send me a $*&#@$ Babydoll T picture? The last thing I want is 2 million of those puppies left in the General Store when April 15 rolls around! (So I over ordered a little bit... :-)

As for Where I Wanna Be... try CD-Now. They have it in stock (according to their webpage).
Melongeek <melongeek@lestersworld.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 13:58:08 (EST)

Could anyone out there help me!!!! The only CD that I don't have is --Where I Wanna Be---and I can't find it anywhere, does anyone know where I can get it?????
J Poff <http://M3LH3AD@worldnet.att.net>
Salem, Va USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 13:56:06 (EST)

personally "squeeze me" is my favorite album, and to have another live album would be awesome. i think that the other albums are great, but don't capture the essence of melon the way it is captured when live. the energy, emotion and esp. the audience, don't come through on the studio albums the way the do live. so i say go out with a bang, and do one final recording, and blow us all away!
brendo <bkey@tulane.edu>
new orleans but ex-nc, la USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 13:37:47 (EST)

dear amy, over confidence can cause problems......thinking that you've got it in the bag can cause heartburn at the end of the game.....
head melon
USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 13:13:49 (EST)

I think a live CD would be a GREAT last project. I am sure everyone would be willing to pitch in some money to fund the CD, right? I would be. It would be a great going away gift.
A good idea
NC USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 12:07:23 (EST)

Ok, now Rick Campbell from the Freebird Cafe' has made the suggestion of another live recording. The Cafe has the equipment to do this and would be the answer to no being able to find anymore "Squeeze Me" cd's. What is everyone's opion of this, come on let the boys know what we want. I think it would be great, the Cafe has a good sound system and awsome acoustics. Hell, "Thin Lizzy" just played there and "Buddy Miles" is playing on tuesday. Who's for a farewell CD.........
Rita <Faithlessme@aol.com>
Jacksonville Beach, FL USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 08:45:48 (EST)

Show me the Dougie. Show me the Dougie. SHOW ME THE DOUGIEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Mrs. McGuire
USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 06:27:09 (EST)

I've got an idea on this calendar thing. First of all, no calendar is complete without twins. And the only female twins that I know from the Melonpatch are Brooke and Bonnie. We can make this a 16-month calendar seeing as how 12 places are filled. That leaves 3 months (the twins share a month -we'll say the first September). Cara, Jules, Resh, or Limegirl get the first October, November and December.
A name, a name, the pressure of a name... <cindaf@$#ingrella@rodeodrive.com>
Welcome to Hollywood; Everybody's got a dream, Wassyurdream? - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 06:21:39 (EST)

you should put a picture of the tak that is being raffled off.
A suggestion
USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 05:35:31 (EST)

I volunteer for any month that is available for the calendar. I've even got pictures ready for you if you need them. Let me know.
Petra
USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 05:32:56 (EST)

"You would never understand what it's like to be Ultraman"... hey, Choo Choo, did you know that fubared.com is a real site? kinda cool huh?
Ultraman
I won't ask you to swing from my rope, - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 04:56:12 (EST)

1 shot, 2 shot, 3 shot, FLOOR! I got Jager and I want some more (only if it goes in the right hole this time)!
Choo Choo <ComeOnRideIt@ridethetrain.com>
"It's in the wrong hole!", USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 04:50:05 (EST)

I find it hard to believe that I will not be able to attend a concert from these guys after April. I have been a fan/friend since the beginning. My lastest boyfriend and I first saw Craven Melon at Ziggy's in Winston-Salem, NC. I will never forget that night. They attended the HOO HAH!! by 98.7 THE POINT in 1999 and rocked the place to the ground. I had the fortunate experience of meeting the band when they played the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro last year. They guys are so down to earth, not "celebrities" as most bands act. They welcomed us before the show and actually hung out with us after the show. IT WAS AWESOME !!! I will miss them terribly and wish they would reconsider their decision. Life is not based on how much $$ you make but on how happy you are doing what you do best. These guys play and sing music best and I hope they reconsider their decision. Either way, I have been and will always be a Craven Melon fan!!
Justina <cricket01@earthlink.net>
walkertown, NC USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 23:13:28 (EST)

PS - Maryland LOST that game tonight... Puke didn't win it... I HATE THOSE @#$%&*! DOOKIES... Y'all got lucky, Head Melon... but Thursday night your butts belong to the Tar Heels!!! GO CAROLINA!!!!!!!!!! :)
Amy <GO TAR HEELS>
Bleeding Carolina Blue in, NY USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 23:01:07 (EST)

Well, the Captain made some subtle nominations, but, alas, none of the male Melonheads have had the guts to nominate their favorite Melonseeds. The calendar WILL sell because it'll be a Cravin' Melon collector's item and it'll be filled with ALL of the "Babes" of the Melonpatch (maybe take that December group-shot at the last show...) Most of you only know us by our names/e-mail addresses - but perhaps some of the men that frequent the 'patch will vouch for the fact that all these ladies really ARE BABES! We wouldn't disappoint you!
Amy <amybigus@hotmail.com>
Bring on the Melon..., NY USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 22:57:53 (EST)

OKAY, OKAY..... I'll take September... It is my birthday month, but it has to be from the waist up...that's where my best assets are kept. :) "Something Southern"... help me Captain>>>???
DaNameTagLady <LeonaNOL@aol.com>
Am I Crazy-ville??, SC USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 22:20:16 (EST)

Okay girls: here's the lineup: JAN=Rita, FEB=Terri, MARCH= Amy, APRIL=Cynde, MAY=Jenn, JUNE=Iris, JULY=Kim, AUG=Myzze, SEPT=AVAILABLE, OCT=Christy, NOV=Melissa, DEC=Group Shot! Melissa has agreed to take on Nov. and pose in her sexy brace that she acquired from her accident New Years Day! And YES, she will be posing w/ her pots and pans! So, we need one last volunteer, so who's gonna be the lucky girl to be Sept?
Jenn <Beatin' on the pots & pans again!>
'Lanta, USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 21:44:22 (EST)

The point of the "Babes of the Melonpatch", was to have the male Melonheads pick who should be in the calendar. Who's to say that it will sell, if you volunteer? If the guys pick who's in it, then they will but it too.
a nomination IS a compliment
USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 21:28:46 (EST)

I ALWAYS CAUGHT YOUR SHOW IN FAYETTEVILLE, NC. KEEP IT UP!
BRIAN WEYER <BCWEYER@YAHOO.COM>
USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 18:53:38 (EST)

Hey Amy, you can put me down for either Feb ( and don't forget to put down that Feb 16th is my Birthday!) Or April would be a nice month to appear on too!! Now let's get the boys up here!!!!BTW, Thanks again for the CD!!!Have a CRAVIN' MELON day!!! See ya soon!!
Cynde
Sitting up here in the Freezing North waiting for Cravin' Melon!, MA USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 18:24:38 (EST)

Guys...glad to see some dates with Far Too Jones...those shows are always the best! Will definitely catch a few of those! Later.
Guz <imtheguz@earthlink.net>
SC USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 12:19:32 (EST)

Ok, Myzze gets to be August (unless she objects) so she can show off the beautimus, strategically placed tattoo... We need Resh, Kristie, Cara and all the others to speak up now... Geez, I have to stop staying up so late! GOOD NIGHT! :)
Amy <Yeah, I'm still awake at 3 am...>
Supposed to snow again tomorrow - just GREAT!, NY USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 02:59:09 (EST)

Rob, I was hella said when I talked to Jim Striker, owner of The Bay in Chattanooga, and he told me you guys aren't coming tomorrow like previously scheduled! I have a picture of us with me in my pink hat!
Andria <andriastanley@hotmail.com>
Athens, TN USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 02:51:48 (EST)

Rob, I was hella said when I talked to Jim Striker, owner of The Bay in Chattanooga, and he told me you guys aren't coming tomorrow like previously scheduled! I have a picture of us with me in my pink hat!
Andria <andriastanley>
Athens, TN USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 02:51:10 (EST)

we can't wait for next week. You guys know how much you have missed us. You know you have a place to stay...we know how much fun the ramada can be but we are so much more fun in our new apt....if you need a place to stay Love,L & M
L & M
Winston-Salem, USA - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 00:25:19 (EST)

You guys have been awsome over the years. I first heard y'all at Center City Fest in Charlotte about four years ago, and I have been following you ever since. The new album is so great, it is going to be sad not being able to anticipate new shows to go to. My girlfriend and I have made it to about three of your shows in Charlotte and one in Boone this past semester. She's not as big into dancing as I am, but we always have a blast at your shows, and dance till we fall down. Your music always picks me up and your live shows are so much fun, we will truley miss your unforgetable zest for music and love for the stage. Your audiences could feel the energy you guys had and it affected everyone there. We will be at Rafters(feb1) and Ziggy's on feb3, and as many more shows as we can, and definetly the last. You guys rock. Good luck in the future and remember, your music will always live on.
Chip
Boone , NC USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 21:38:46 (EST)

Tattoos MUST be included!!! Myzze, pick your month! Rita, you should claim one for yourself... Jan, April, Aug, Sept, Nov & Dec are OPEN!!! 6 more to go! I think Dec should be a FRC group shot. Hey, where's Kristie? She has a tattoo that must be on the calendar! Cynde - I nominate you for Jan since Boston is so cold... Terri, I think you should be February... in your cowboy hat and those awesome leather pants! Keep 'em coming girls! This is gonna be awesome! :P
Amy <amybigus@hotmail.com>
NY USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 21:37:22 (EST)

OK, Amy just IM'd me and sent me to the Patch regarding this calendar thing. Sorry I've lost touch lately, but I can never get to a computer anymore. I'll volunteer for either February (since it's my B-day month) or July when the "T" is the Sweetest :) Don't know about that Baby T thing though - may have quite the opposite effect. I'd love to wear my cowboy hat though. For some reason, I've grown quite fond of wearing it. Oh, and finally got my Snoop pictures developed :0 - I'll bring the one I had blown up to the Cat's Cradle or Ziggy's show. Cam, it'll be an addition to your scrapbook. Don't forget 2/24. See you then.
Terri <SweetT219@aol.com>
Greensboro, NC - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 21:20:16 (EST)

I have to volunteer Myzze for a month, but she will have to decide which. She's probably going to kill me for this but the TATOO must be in the calendar.
Rita <Faithlessme@aol.com>
Jacksonville Beach, FL USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 20:58:27 (EST)

Ok Amy, et al., I'll volunteer for June. After all, it's my birth month, just don't expect me to pose a la birthday suit in a field of sunflowers. We wouldn't want to scare the guys to death. *LOL* Hmmm....that leaves 7 more volunteers, right? Where's the rest of the FRC? Better step forward before you get drafted! :)
Iris
Danville FRC, VA USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 19:40:56 (EST)

I cannot ease your aching heart,Nor take your pain away,But let me stay and take your handand walk with you today!I'll listen when you need to talk;I'll wipe away your tears.I'll share your worries when they come;I'll help you face your fears.I'm here and I will stand by you,Each hill you have to climb,So take my hand, let's face the world;Live one day at a time!You're not alone, for I'm still here.I'll go that extra mile,And when your grief is easier,I'll help you learn to smile!
DaNameTagLady <LeonaNOL@aol.com>
Smiles-ville, SC USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 18:37:12 (EST)

ALRIGHT LADIES...HERE THEY ARE ...SEMI-NUDE MELONS (THE MALE ONES THAT IS!) FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE AT THE MARTINI LOUNGE...Y'ALL COME.....MIXMASTERMELON
MIXMASTERMELON <MIXMASTERMELON@CS.COM>
4THELADIES, ON THEMELONPATCH - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 17:25:07 (EST)

Thanks for the invite Kim. I'll see what kind of ol' fashioned magic I can muster up, but I am fighting the tax season war right now, so we'll see. I'd call in dead but that would never work b/c my mom works here too. DAMN! Okay, so the flag idea is most appropriate, but be careful which flag you choose b/c if it's the Ga Confederate Flag you're setting yourself up for possible tomatoes flying at you or worse. Ya know that's this biggest issue around here right now anyway! Okay so, I'll be in touch and thanks again for supporting the calendar and hopefully by Monday we'll have all slots filled up and we'll be ready to go! Have a happy day!
Jenn <my eyeballs hurt from 1099's and blue tax file folders!>
'Lanta, USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 16:53:16 (EST)

Amy, you should make your way south next weekend. UNC is going to be on fire! The Tarheels on Thursday, Cravin' on Friday. No doubt, Chapel Hill is the place to be. Jenn, it's a short drive from ATL. Calling all calendar girls, make your way to NC! July...I'm thinking of wearing a flag.
Kim
Raleigh, NC USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 15:45:01 (EST)

OK guys. February 9th i wanna see all of the FRC and any other true melonheads at Marrz here in wilmington. it's gonna be the last melon show i get to see and i want to see a huge turnout! come join us in w-town to bid our boys farewell. i look forward to seeing you all there. PEAS AND MELONS!!!!!!
J-Dog <drumboy@wilmington.net>
w-town, North Cackalacky USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 15:14:46 (EST)

I have a great Idea. Since we've had a few Artist do a Live CD at the Cafe why not convince Cravin Melon to do one at the Cafe as their final tribute to their fans. Guys? Call me .
Rick Campbell <rikjm@hotmail.com>
Jax, Fl USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 15:06:07 (EST)

Way to go Kim! Okay girls, only 8 more awesome participants and we can make our debut as the hotties of the one and only "Girls of the Melonpatch" calendar! I bet I can even get us posted on the Melon's Martini Lounge! So, post your name and your month ASAP and join the crusade for getting the boys up north! Whew-hoo!
Jenn <having too much fun @ work today!>
'Lanta, USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 14:54:48 (EST)

I'm not revealing my alternative ensemble, but be assured that this Northern Melonseed ALWAYS comes out in high-fashion - even after the great lost-luggage disaster of New Year's Eve!! Besides, "March" is not a bathing-suit month... Captain - I was just messing back... you need to settle down a little. :) YAY KIM!! Welcome to the calendar! 8 more to go... hey, it wouldn't be a "Babes of the Melonpatch" calendar without the FRC!!!!!!! Come on gals, step up and claim a month before we assign them for you! WOO HOO!!
Amy <GO TAR HEELS - BEAT PUKE... I MEAN DOOK!>
NY USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 14:47:57 (EST)

Calendar girls! Jen, Christy, and Amy you've got a fourth volunteer. I'll be July! Let's get a photographer and start shooting. We'll raise some money for the melon boys and get them up north. Amy, your persistence will pay off!
Kim <kdufault12@hotmail.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 13:50:12 (EST)

Oh, Amy, I was just messing with ya! How 'bout a nice ski parka & bibs, heavy mittens, and a smile? Nothing worthy of blackmail there...--The Captain
Shameful Captain
Doghouse Again, USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 12:34:29 (EST)

No bathing suit and you're probably out of the calendar!
What's your alternative ensemble?
USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 10:58:34 (EST)

Amy, I LOVE the flute idea. Damn that was a good one! And you couldn't pick a better b-ball team. Now if only I can get Hauss to quit pulling for the Puke, oops Duke boys the world might be a better place, but seeing how that's a longshot I guess I will just have to keep sending him the Forte postcards! Okay, so I see your point on the whole Blossom thing & that I need to be a spring month, so I will take your advice and move my beautimous blossom-self to May! Then everyone can start calling us M&M! HA! HA! HA! I know I just dorked out w/ the whole M&M idea but ya know it is tax season and my mind is a bit overworked! Okay, so it's official: We have Amy comitted to March, Jenn will take on May and Christy will conquer October! I am keeping notes of who's doing what, so once we get 9 more awesome volunteers we can get this thing done, sold, and the boys can make the trip up north. Whew-hoo! LET'S GO GIRLS!
Jenn <turtledupree@hotmail.com>
'Lanta, USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 10:33:02 (EST)

Captain, I DO NOT have a warped mind... it is YOU, my friend, with the warped mind... I figured I'd get the flute thing out of the way before someone else jumped on the opportunity to make fun of me (gotta have a sense of humor). And FYI, my calendar shot WILL NOT be in ANY type of bathing suit... I have college students who would love the opportunity to blackmail me and I don't think St. John's University would approve of such behavior... Sorry...
Amy
Getting ooooooged-out-ville, NY USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 09:33:07 (EST)

THE MIXMASTER AND HIS LITTLE DOG ADOBE WILL GET YOU MY PRETTY!!!!!!!!LOCK UP YOUR BABIES.......
MIXMASTERMELON <MIXMASTERMELON@CS.COM>
URNOTSAFE, BY ALONGSHOT - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 02:55:02 (EST)

Well I was very distraught this evening when I went out to see ya'll and you were not at the Exit/In. My friends and I were all very saddened, but we were even more saddened by the news that it wasn't just this one show, but that the band as a whole was breaking up for good. We so look forward to seeing any shows that any members decide to persue. You should post dates of other members and what tehy are doing. Well I just wanted to let you know ya'll will be missed!See you around!Erin
Erin <erin.s.ainslie@vanderbilt.edu>
Nashville, TN USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 02:45:26 (EST)

thank god you don't have any pictures of me....
head melon
sheesh USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 23:37:07 (EST)

Do the updates mean that y'all aren't playin' on the 9th and 10th of March, or that y'all don't know where yet?
Co-ed
USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 21:31:55 (EST)

OK, since the proceeds could bring the guys up this way one more time...I feel I must volunteer for the calendar, too. But I get October. (Amy...love the band camp reference! hee hee!!) OK, that's three volunteers...
Christy <czdmd@home.com>
NORTH, NORTH USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 21:20:57 (EST)

Keith--you are a genius!! Those pictures are great! So, are they the first six months of the "Melon Guys" calendar? But one question...where's Gary?!? Gotta have Double G in one of those, um, sexy pictures! ;-)
Christy <czdmd@home.com>
Audubon, NORTHERN USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 21:17:05 (EST)

when are you coming back to asheville ? bonnie and brook { the twins } turned me on to you guys and i've been bragging on you to everyone !!!! ready to show you off ! you're the ONLY band i've ever heard who i dig all your songs . amazing huh ? hope to see you soon . maybe in spartanburg !!!!!!!!!!!!!
sherry green <sgreen595@aol.com>
marshall, nc USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 20:53:26 (EST)

Keith, you really do make dreams come true . . . I gotta think about what I wanna wish for next! Am I limited to three?
Not Tellin' Again
USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 20:45:49 (EST)

I'm just trying to get rid of some Baby-Doll T's! I'll leave the calendar to the Capt'n.Sign me up for a copy though! (I'll be glad to help you judge as well! ;-)
Melongeek <melongeek@lestersworld.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 20:19:22 (EST)

MixMasterMelon... you are HILARIOUS! Those pix had me laughing so hard I have tears in my eyes... Seems like you're learning PhotoShop just fine... HEE HEE!!!! :D
Amy <amybigus@hotmail.com>
NY USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 18:20:49 (EST)

Jenn, girl, you crack me up!! (LOL!) A "Sweet Blossom" should be on a spring month, though... Captain, I already volunteered... maybe instead of a winter month in my snowsuit I should be "March" in my CAROLINA BLUE (how 'BOUT them Tar Heels?!) for March-Madness BABY!! I could be pictured with my flute and the caption could read "This one time, at band camp..." ;) BTW, Melongeek, I just got my babydoll-T in the mail and "Cravin' Melon" is written in Carolina blue on it... I'd consider modeling it, but only after some serious time in the sun. (Dr. B is pasty white this time of year.) THANKS FOR Y'ALL's SUPPORT TO SEND THE GUYS (& anyone else willing to road-trip) UP NORTH!!! Who's better than the Melonpatch folk??????? :c)
Amy <TODAY'S SHAMELESS PLEA FOR A NORTHERN SHOW!!>
Y'all know where *I* wanna be..., NY USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 18:12:32 (EST)

SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY ADDRESS??? TRY CLICKING ON THIS ONE...
MIXMASTERMELON
SORRYTOWN, MY FAULT - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 18:12:17 (EST)

O.K. GIRLS...COME AND GET'EM!!! IT'S THE CLOSEST THING TO NAKED SHOTS I CAN DO ON MY WEB SERVER...AND I'M NOT DONE YET!!!.....MIXASTERMELON...WE'LL SHOW YOU OURS IF YOU SHOW US YOURS(HA!HA!)
MIXMASTERMELON <MIXMASTERMELON@CS.COM>
HUNKSVILLE , 4U MANWORLD - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 18:07:40 (EST)

...one month down...eleven to go! C'mon, ladies...
The Captain
Behind the Scenes, NC USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 17:55:57 (EST)

Okay Captain and Melongeek, I surrender, I will help out w/ the calendar, but only b/c the proceeds are going toward the trip up north. Oh, and I get to be a Sweet "Georgia" Blossom lying in a bed of Silk Sunflowers preferrably in the month of, oh say, December, drinking a martini from the Melon Martini Lounge! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Okay Amy, now it's your turn to state your case!!!
Jenn <Surrendering to crazy melon ideas once again!>
'Lanta, USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 16:20:44 (EST)

I think when you added the dates on the tour date page, you left out Memphis. You may want to go back and put Memphis somewhere in there... please.....
Michael <CravnM10@aol.com>
Memphis, TN USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 14:43:50 (EST)

Captain's Idea: Melongeek, I have asked myself the same question...how can I get them to do it? Well, desperatetimes call for desperate measures, and it seems that the ladies of the Melonpatch are eager to help. I figure wecan get a dozen or so to grace the calendar, and we can sell the calendar to make money for the trip up north. All we (as males of the 'Patch) have to do is to pick a dozen...what a freakin' idea!?! --The Captain
Captain_Chinbeard <Captain_Chinbeard@yahoo.com>
W-S, NC USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 12:45:03 (EST)

GREAT MARTINI !!! DOUG IN DRAG!!! YUMMY DOO!
emily <@sunrift>
lala land, sc USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 11:13:04 (EST)

Keith! You crack my $%@! up! Great job w/ the Melon's Martini Lounge! I'll be back for a refill real soon!
Jenn <turtledupree@hotmail.com>
Ya know where I wanna be!, USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 09:50:06 (EST)

Melongeek, I would have sent you a photo of myself modeling the Babydoll T-shirt; but it is difficult to see that the shirt says Cravin' Melon in the two pictures that I have.
Nobody's Prize <All you have to do is ask nicely!>
Columbia, SC USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 00:10:00 (EST)

Capt'n --I couldn't get anyone to model the babydoll-T for the General Store, how you gonna get someone to be on a "Girls of the Melonpatch" calendar?
Melongeek <melongeek@lestersworld.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 23:17:05 (EST)

Maybe if we order enough CDs, Mercury will try to sign y'all again!
Break Your Piggy Banks
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 22:23:22 (EST)

OK Keith, if you can grant all of our wishes; I want to see Doug, Rob, and YOU naked!
Not Tellin'
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 22:22:11 (EST)

The times that I did get to see your shows at The Elbow Room in Columbia, yal put on one of the best.I was always geared more towards seeing Driven'n'Crying or maybe Uncle Mingo, but I knew if I saw Cravin'Melon in the Free Times, it would be a much more exciting show. Good Luck in the other careers. If you had the backing(money), to hang out longer, would you?
Dan <dHornsby@yahoo.com.>
Columbia, sc USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 21:32:36 (EST)

Fellas- Hate to see ya go..your music has resulted in many a good day around here.. one request..if we cant have it from the original maybe we could cover it... i'm no jimbo chapman, but is there anywhere or anyway we could get some guitar tab to go along with those sweet lyrics before it fades into a memory?
Jon <espanolme@yahoo.com>
Raleighwood, NC USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 19:58:26 (EST)

JUST CLICK ON MY NAME OR COME TO ...pages.zdnet.com/glennkeith/MMMMLOUNGE .....IF YOU STILL CAN'T GET TO ME LET ME KNOW AT mixmastermelon@cs.com AND I WILL TAKE YOU BY THE HAND AND LEAD YOU TO THE PROMISED LAND....LOVE TO ALL....K
MIXMASTERMELON <MIXMASTERMELON@CS.COM>
HELPIN'UPEOPLE, TO GETHERE - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 18:29:44 (EST)

Mixmastermelon, you are the bomb. Never mind the tears of sadness they've been replaced from laughter. Thank you I haven't laughed that hard in a very long time. You all have to go to the mixmasters site, not only is Doug in tights he is sporting a really nice chest. They say laughter is very good for your heart, so check it out.
Rita <Faithlessme@aol.com >
Jacksonville Beach, FL USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 18:24:59 (EST)

Oh! my gosh I am so sad, reality bites. I just came from the Freebird Cafe' their already taking reservations for dinner and selling tickets, so don't procrastinate. Rick put up the promo poster the other day and the tears are back.
Rita <Faithlessme@aol.com >
Jacksonville Beach, FL USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 18:16:13 (EST)

www.djangos.com has TGP, Red Clay Harvest, Where I Wanna Be and the Cravin' Melon self-titled EP for sale. Some are used, some are new, but I don't remember the prices. Sorry, no Squeeze Me there either.
Anne <ajpogue@icomnet.com>
Goldsboro, NC USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 18:03:17 (EST)

Snoop Dougie-Doug... Keith, nice work with the ballerina one! :) Photoshop likes to kick people's butts... we can't all be computer geniuses like Chadley... you're doing well!
Amy
NY USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 15:50:50 (EST)

Now what is the website for these cute little pics of Doug in tights??
Confused about the site needed to see man in tights!
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 14:48:39 (EST)

O.K. ...SO YOU WANTED TO SEE DOUG IN A PAIR OF TIGHTS DID YOU????WELL I'VE GOT THE PICTURE ALONG WITH QUITE A FEW MORE, SO COME ON OVER TO THE MIXMASTERMELON MARTINI LOUNGE AND TAKE A GANDER AT THESE LITTLE CUTIES....IF YOU CLICK IT THEY WILL COME....
MIXMASTERMELON <MIXMASTERMELON@CS.COM>
MARTINITOWN, SC USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 14:11:15 (EST)

Manifest in Greenville has some copies of Red Clay Harvest & Great Procrastinator... I bought all other titles they had left. Just FYI :)
DaNameTagLady <LeonaNOL@aol.com>
Info-ville, SC USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 13:18:16 (EST)

Thanks to all you helping out with the search for the "Squeeze Me" cd. I am still on the prowl. So, if someone knows any secrets, please share! So, HEADMELON, yeah, I did the whole getmusic.com route. Thanks! Is there someone @ Mercury we can e-mail the you know what out of and plead for them to sell "Squeeze Me" again?? From the looks of this awesome guestbook I'd say I'd have some good supporters. Let me know! Have a happy day!
Jenn <Ain't having much luck!>
'Lanta, USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 11:59:48 (EST)

Gonna miss the music......... Good memories of when you started @ Shooters You've done good! :) Take care Love Dawn
Dawn <sunrize56@aol.com>
Upton, uk - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 11:34:46 (EST)

Also check http://www.music-exchange.com and click on "special orders" (they know where to find rare titles and will email you back if they're able to find it somewhere). Maybe check http://www.silverdisc.com (they have Red Clay Harvest) or call your favorite local music stores (the small ones)... they usually have contacts and can find what you're looking for (that's how I got my copy of "Squeeze Me" all the way up here in NY - a store hunted down a used copy for me somewhere). GOOD LUCK!
Amy <Another site to check>
NY USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 00:44:45 (EST)

mercury HAS copies of SQUEEZE ME and RED CLAY HARVEST.....they don't have the SQUEEZE ME title "in their system" for sale....they JUST put RCH back in "the system" and you can buy it as i posted a few days ago at www.getmusic.com go to the GENRE BAR and select ROCK and the put CRAVIN' MELON in the search field...it will take you to a page to buy it...I TOLD the guy that the band was breaking up and to expect orders...if enough RCH's move, he'll believe me and put SM back in "the system" - good luck... I only have one copy of SQ me.,....
head melon <melonheads@aol.com>
FYI , NC USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 00:39:46 (EST)

As of this moment, while I'm typing, http://www.checkout.com has "Where I Wanna Be" in stock for $13.99... I've used this site before... they ship really fast! "Squeeze Me" and "Cravin' Melon" are unavailable, but "Red Clay Harvest" is also in stock ($11.99). Better order NOW since it seems as though the Melon faithful are buying every last copy for their great-grandchildren to listen to!! Hope that helps some of you... I deserve SOMETHING for all these tips... How 'bout a NORTHEASTERN SHOW?!
Amy <Sharing the Melon Music...>
It wouldn't seem right if I wasn't begging!, come to NY USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 00:21:37 (EST)

One of the Pat McGee Band fans on their listserv wrote to me... he asks the following: "if you talk to any of the guys in the band [meaning Cravin' Melon]... see if you can get them to take one last trip up to hampton roads... (norfolk or Va Beach) thanks... Jeff========== Just passing along the message!
c/o Amy <From the PMB listserv>
NY USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 00:06:54 (EST)

In defense of the boys, the Florida date was booked in early December. So please please don't hold it against them.
Rita <Faithlessme@aol.com>
Jacksonville Beach, FL USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 21:45:21 (EST)

Are y'all sold out of Where I Wanna Be? I need at least one more copy.
: )
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 20:52:41 (EST)

Chad, Doug, Gary, Jimbo, Keith, Rob, and Scotty must have the decision power since they are the ones who know what all of you look like.
Just one of the guys.
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 20:43:22 (EST)

Who would have ever imagined that the Captain would be a cop out? We have one nominee and one volunteer, but there are twelve months in a year. If each of the band members chooses one girl & The Headmelon, Scotty and Keith get one pick too; then the Melonpatch must generate four girls. Or I guess there could be more than one girl in each month . . .
Is everyone in the Melonpatch female?
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 20:36:46 (EST)

Dear Southern Melonseed with the bright idea, I can't take my 220 students out of school for such a road trip... and I really hope they get to experience Melon at least once in their lives. Don't get me wrong... if we could, we Northern Melonseeds would rent our own van and hit ALL of the final Melon shows together. But, we all have jobs and other responsibilities that make such long trips virtually impossible. PLUS, after the night in NYC after the Makor show (y'all are trying to kill me), driving to Danville, VA (and having to give my own performance on 1 1/2 hrs sleep), the Philly weekend and subsequent CAR ACCIDENT and the NEW YEAR'S EVE FLIGHT-CANCELLING BLIZZARD AND GREAT-LUGGAGE CAPER... sorry, but they owe me... big time. Plus, they lost the Head Melon's Christmas present... (where is Mr. Colon now?) I might have to hold the flannel Pooh-Bear boxer shorts hostage until our demands are met (and YOU know who you are!)...
Amy
Not meaning to sound snotty, just still begging for Melon in, NY USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 20:06:17 (EST)

The Captain's looking to get himself in trouble again... :P I'd gladly pose with my shovel in my snowsuit & moon boots next to the 3-foot pile of frozen snow drift that was blocking my front door the other night... JENN - I think I only ordered the one CD for Cynde, but I might have ordered 2 (can't remember). I already own one - so if 2 arrive in the mail, I'll let you know. I spoke to the AWARE dude on the phone today & he said a bunch of people were ordering it (look what I've started!) but now they're sold out - sorry! Anyway, when the mail comes, I'll email you. We'll try to find it somewhere else (HEAD MELON - WHAT DID MERCURY SAY ABOUT SENDING SOME MORE COPIES???).
Amy <amybigus@hotmail.com>
Jamaica (no, not the warm place, but QUEENS), NY USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 19:58:28 (EST)

...I forgot SC and FL...--The Captain
Still the Captain
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 17:59:16 (EST)

Captain's Choice?: Well, I guess I did bring the subject up about the Gals of the Melonpatch calendar...or maybe Views of Honeydews...but I cannot start the nomination process on the grounds that it may incriminate me. Still, I can imagine a few NC ladies would make my list of nominations--and of course, NY--but I must decline. I figure the CM guys themselves should make the first nominations...is there a photographer in the house???--The Captain
Captain_Chinbeard <Captain_Chinbeard@yahoo.com>
W-S, NC USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 17:57:22 (EST)

i hate to be a bother because i know things are probably hectic right now. but could you please post the march dates as soon as possible. i know some of us would like to catch as many shows as possible over spring break which would require some travel plans on our part!! thanks! we love you guys and hope to see ya soon!!!!
cravin' some melon
columbia, sc USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 16:59:46 (EST)

Hey Amy! How many "Squeeze Me" cd's did you buy b/c now they are all sold out:( SO, if ANYONE knows where one might find a "Squeeze Me" cd so I can replace mine that was scratched by someone who didn't handle with care, please let me know! Thanks!
Jenn <turtledupree@hotmail.com>
'Lanta, USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 16:16:27 (EST)

Okay kids! Remember what I said last week about bickering: "STOP IT" and put your focus on having fun and enjoying the last days of melon.
Mother of the Melonseeds!
Tired or bicker-ville!, USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 15:49:37 (EST)

Yeah, where are the guys? Captain & Co. should start the nominations for the "Babes of the Melonpatch" Calendar... then maybe the Melons themselves will start adding their $0.02. This is gonna be fun!
And the nominees are???
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 14:57:19 (EST)

For the record , Brandy asked my permission to use my picture...no problem here!! Also.. it was at Manifest in Greenville SC, last Summer, FYI . I have been guilty of copy & paste , myself... some of us are just learning!! If you are proud of your comments...sign your name. Let's go out with PEACE and LOVE, not envy and criticism. I'll be around...
DaNameTagLady <LeonaNOL@aol.com>
Be -niceville!, SC USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 14:37:29 (EST)

Hey now, The Captain and Intrigued posted a valid question that should have kept the fighting out of the guestbook and no one is providing an answer. In honor of the Carolina Cup, I nominate the Lime Girl to be "Miss April".
I guess I'll start.
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 14:33:59 (EST)

Brandy, why shouldn't you put some sort of description with those pictures, even if they have been submitted by others? Not everyone viewing them will automatically know when or where they were taken, unless they were there. And FYI, don't get too high and mighty. Your site ain't all that and a bag of chips. Anyone with half a brain can copy & paste text, files, etc. from other sites and upload them to their own. You couldn't be original?
Just My Opinion
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 14:17:15 (EST)

I would give up my entire savings to win Doug for a day. Please have an auction. I WANT HIM!!!!
Emily <sunrift adventures@Greater Travelers Rest>
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 11:23:59 (EST)

Attention all melonseeds up NORTH: Why don't you guys get on a bus and come south?????????????????????????????????????
Southern melonseed w/ bright idea!
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 10:36:15 (EST)

I love the bus idea for getting the boys up north! Way to go Captain! Your thinkin' cap is serving you well this week! So, I figure we should start this bus ride from down south. Ya know, something like leaving from Hot'Lanta then swing by Greenville and pick up the boys and then continue to pick up melonseeds all along the way till we reach THE NORTH! What do you guys think? Hey SAPIA, I know you love this idea as you wait patiently in CT hoping to see CM! So, don't ever say I didn't do anything for you b/c I am doing my best to support all the northern melonseeds! Happy day!
Jenn
'Lanta, USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 10:30:28 (EST)

hi everyone :( I'm REALLY sorry a cravin' melon fan ((read through alot of posts so bummin')) for not replying sooner i'm getting to leave to FL and *sighs* its been really busy! anyhow to answer your question: why should i put descriptions of those pictures when apparently they describe themselves and anyone share ANY PICTURES YOU WANT TO the more ther merrier on the site heheheh

brandy
(creator of *!A Cravin' Melon FanSite!*)
http://www.geocities.com/melonsite_456/
brandy <melonsite_456@yahoo.com>
jacksonville, NC USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 05:57:51 (EST)

THAT GUITAR YOUR RAFFLIN' OFF IS SPELLED TAKAMINE NOT TAKAMINIE!...THAT IS UNLESS IT'S THE MINI ME MODEL... I OUGHT TO KNOW, I SEE IT EVERY NIGHT OF MY LIFE...THANK YA...BYE NOW...L.
LAARY <LAARY@LAARY.LAR>
LAARYTOWN, NO BAARYTOWN - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 01:24:07 (EST)

O.K. YOU GUYS...YA GOT TO COME BY MY WEBSITE AND SEE THE NEW PHOTOS OF DOUG...THEY ARE KILLIN' ME!!!(THANKS TO THE PHOTOGRAPHY FAIRY FOR SENDING THEM IN, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE)I'LL HAVE A SHAKEN NOT STIRRED MELON MARTINI WAITIN' ON YOU, SO TILL THEN....
MIXMASTERMELON <MIXMASTERMELON@CS.COM>
SLIMPICKINS, USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 01:14:43 (EST)

Where do we send photos?
Interested in Modeling!
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 01:13:41 (EST)

Elliott or MelonGeek, how do you type that "U" smiley face
?
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 01:12:42 (EST)

Yeah, I wanna know which Melon Babes Chad, Doug, Gary, Jimbo and Rob would put in a calendar to represent them!
Intrigued
USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 01:07:16 (EST)

Guys whats up? I am sorry to hear the news I have enjoyed all the concerts i've seen. HOB, Shooters, Diamond Mine, Handle Bar, and at Canyons ... That show was cool and different b/c it was an acoustic set, I wish yall had a acousitc cd or something because it was a different twist on things. oh well at least I got to talk to doug in the bathroom. Take care and God bless guys.
jason <icebe77572@aol.com>
fork, sc USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 00:42:44 (EST)