Just my two cents.... Last year was not only my first Getaway, but it was also my first Reality based Mudcat Experience and my first exposure to the "Folk scene" all at once. To say that the collective energy and emotion blew me right out of the water is probably an understatement. I loved every minute of the whole thing, but just getting to know Mudcatters seemed like plenty. Yet when I finally offered a song it was in a song circle where I didn't recognize a single Mudcat face. ( And it was the only one I did all weekend.) By Sunday night I was waltzing with Jeri and feeling very at home. I came home with FSGW and Mudcat faces both imprinted on my brain and everything was much more comfortable this year. I even braved the ballad circle and with cajoling sang. Lisa Null (I think) later said she enjoyed it and that too sits as a high point for the lady who's usual singing is in an open field over the din of 100 campers. Like Jeri and others above I'm often insecure in putting myself forward musically. It's a loved hobby that I don't have nearly enough time to study. I usually go away jealous that I'm to far away for all the wonderful activites and releaved that I won't have to try and fit them in my schedule (at least til next year).

This thread has made me think and a "come join us" is certainly easy enough to say.

Tinker