For the people whose main obstacle is financial: Thanks in large part to the efforts of many Mudcatters, the Getaway scholarship fund is in great shape. Help with the cost of the Getaway might make a difference for some of the folks who feel they can't come, especially if you would have massive travel expenses on top of the Getaway cost.

We need you! And we'll miss you if you miss the Getaway!

PM me, Charlie, Nancy King or Carly if you think a full or partial scholarship could make the difference. They are given based on need, but also on the contribution the applicant will make to the Getaway. Travel expenses are a legitimate factor in determining need! We have a tentative list of local people who may need a full or partial scholarship so we have some idea of the demand on the fund. We can give you an approximate answer fairly early.

I'm personally rather worried, especially after reading Bobert's post. There has never before been a thread of "I don't plan to go to the Getaway" announcements. People may not come, but they just state it somewhere in the main Getaway threads, where you can also see who is coming and look forward to the fun. This is a discouraging thread! Both to people who are debating whether to come, and to the Getaway volunteers who are working hard to keep the Getaway a living program and a going concern.

Rita