I concur with the above thoughts and have always attended as a non-member since the costs were higher and I felt it made up for my "intrusion", though I have been a part of the DC folk scene for years, albeit from Shepherdstown, WV where you'all come when you get any sense in you.

Last week I was in Ramblewood for "Scottish Weekend" (a weekend of music and Scottish Country Dance) and the week-end after the Getaway, I do Irish Weekend at HillTop House in Harpers Ferry. We take over an old hotel overlooking the confluence of the Potomac and the Shenandoah and play the sun up in the bar, then roll thirty or so yards down the hallway to our rooms with breakfast left somewhere close to the door.

I do a lot of this and enjoy every moment. I have no problems with paying extra whether it is non-Member or Associate fees.

Just Roll-On Big Muddy!