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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Fortunato Date: 01 Oct 07 - 07:21 PM For all you girls who can't get enough of the manly human body (SINSULL understands this reference)be still your hearts. I've been informed that Micca will indeed grace us with his presence again this year. Kendall, hang on to your groupies, competition is on it's way. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Lonesome EJ Date: 01 Oct 07 - 06:20 PM Still waiting patiently for the Mustang. No sign yet. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Amos Date: 01 Oct 07 - 05:44 PM I just sent me check and me registration. I am going to try and fly on my own arms this time, but failing that I will also get an airplane ticket. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: beardedbruce Date: 01 Oct 07 - 01:51 PM Genie, "Bruce, if you're bringing (homemade?) crystallized ginger, you're really making me cry that I probably can't make it this year." Don't cry. It is not homemade ( did that once, 5 lbs for 50 hours work...) I get 10 - 20 Kilos at the co-op and bring it. Available for donations to the Scholarship Fund. I will try to bring a few extra slot-headed classical guitars for the auction, as well. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Lonesome EJ Date: 01 Oct 07 - 01:13 PM I wish I had a new Mustang GT. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 01 Oct 07 - 11:28 AM Janie's gonna get in trouble for flooding the forum with all that fancy stuff. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Janie Date: 01 Oct 07 - 05:35 AM Ooooooooh. Aaaaaaaaah. It seems wishes CAN come true! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Janie Date: 30 Sep 07 - 09:01 PM Wish I could do one of those fancy runnin' back and forth across the page html or hmtl thingy's in a nice obnoxiously bright color that said The silent auction is an FSGW fundraiser for the Getaway Scholarship Fund. It allows people to come to this wonderful gathering who otherwise might not be able to swing it. I have benefited from it in the past, and so have several others of us here in Mudville. Janie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: jacqui.c Date: 29 Sep 07 - 07:35 PM No - Kendall's up here looking after me (well above the call of duty!) so he won't get banished to the cellar for a long time now. Unless he REALLY does something to piss me off again!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Severn Date: 29 Sep 07 - 06:34 PM It's a Cellar's Market, it seems, so it's "Cellar To The Highest Bidder" (or biddy), I guess..... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: GUEST,kt not logged in Date: 29 Sep 07 - 05:01 PM guffaw!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 29 Sep 07 - 10:24 AM Is Kendall sleeping down there? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: jacqui.c Date: 29 Sep 07 - 07:55 AM SINSULL! CELLAR! |
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Subject: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Pt 2 From: Genie Date: 29 Sep 07 - 04:02 AM Lonesome EJ said "Made my plane reservations today, sending in my registration. Anyone needing transport from BWI Airport Friday or to BWI on Monday? I am arriving 1:45, and leaving at 3:15 Monday" Lonesome, it really looks like I can't make it this year (death in the family, plus a humongous milestone happening in my own life this November, complete with its own obstacle course), but I want to say that your post is just the sort of thing that could, if anything could, make it possible for me (and maybe others) to attend. In addition to all the other hurdles (e.g., finding a reasonably priced and scheduled flight to the general area), the concept of landing in a strange place cross country (or world) and then figuring out how to get from there to the campsite (at what cost??), etc., etc., can be a bit discombobulating. Anything that smacks of camaraderie, cooperation, carpooling, etc., is a huge plus. Genie PS, Now that I know when the 2008 gathering is, I have my calendar marked well in advance. (Nobody gets to die and nothing catastrophic gets to happen between now and then.) But I'll be "over the hill" by then, so who cares? ; ) PPS: SINSULL, Please send me one of those "natural" pics of Kendall. Bruce, if you're bringing (homemade?) crystallized ginger, you're really making me cry that I probably can't make it this year. Clairebear, I'm glad you're going. I think you'll find yourself overcoming your shyness very easily in this atmosphere. Mick, please try to keep Amos in line. (If not, write a song about why not.) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: KT Date: 28 Sep 07 - 10:40 PM Clairebear. have no fear!! These are WONDERFUL folks, all of 'em!! My first Getaway (2005) I felt a bit the way you describe....didn't quite know what to expect and at times, wondered what the heck was I thinking, traveling all the way across the country to spend the weekend with a bunch of folks I didn't know in a place unfamiliar. Took me all of about 5 minutes to fall in love with everyone! I will never forget what a thrill it was to meet in person, all of these fine folks, who'd previously been names on my computer screen. And many of them, every bit as wonderful, are not mudcatters, but FSGW's, the founders of this fabulous music weekend. They, too, became fast friends! As my once upon a time Kindergartener said on his first day of school, I have a few friends that I know and a WHOLE bunch of friends I don't know yet! It is with such fondness that I recall memories of my Getaways....and gratitude for the friendships that were formed there and are so deeply treasured now. It's wise of you Claire, to speak of your shyness. If you write "shy" on your name tag, you won't be shy by the end of the weekend! KT |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: beardedbruce Date: 28 Sep 07 - 09:37 PM How much ginger ( crystalized) should I bring? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 28 Sep 07 - 08:37 PM Tami, Jacqui, Kendall and I are rooming together. Rumor is the Captain sleeps in the nude so we are putting him in an upper bunk. Photos for hire. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Fortunato Date: 28 Sep 07 - 08:17 PM On the matter of roommates, I registered online and then emailed Dean Clamons requesting that Micca room with Susette and I. (Mad doesn't describe it). Dean took care of it immediately. Good man that he is. ClaireBear, welcome to the fold. We'll see you at the pot luck. Never mind the maineiacs, crazy is as crazy does, of course they're veryyy nice unless you forget to feed them. chance |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Severn Date: 28 Sep 07 - 06:59 PM She'll take all the Bear can traffic, SINSULL! Look for me, Claire. I'll be there as well. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 28 Sep 07 - 06:52 PM Maybe you'd prefer an inflatable flamingo costume. A duck? A horse? Note to all: The birthday cake and gifts (yes there will be gifts and they are amazingly appropriate although a bit tacky) will happen on Friday evening. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 28 Sep 07 - 06:49 PM Show a little respect, Claire! He's a knight - first class or nothing. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: ClaireBear Date: 28 Sep 07 - 03:41 PM SINSULL -- too funny! And thank you for your assurance that I can get away at the Getaway. Well, I may have some extra space now that my bear suit has gone into a dignified retirement. (Its retirement is the only thing dignified about my bear suit! I'm not shy when I'm in a costume or performing, only when I'm trying to be a social animal.) We do have a big yard... However, being a proper Episcopalian these days, I'd have to take the knight rather than the headless Jesus, in case Father Keith comes calling. Will he fit in the overhead bin? (No, not Father Keith -- the knight!) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 28 Sep 07 - 03:20 PM Ms. Bear, the Getaway is a friendly crowd and when you find yourself overwhelmed, you can simply slip away to a quiet corner and decompress. I am very concerned about your Secret Santa statement that you are trying to pare down and simplify your life. That will simply not do if you plan to spend any time with the Maine contingent. By the way, can I interest you in a knight in shining armor or a life size Jesus with or without a head? The neighbors are starting to complain. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Lonesome EJ Date: 28 Sep 07 - 12:04 PM Welcome ClaireBear! You will have a ball! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: MMario Date: 28 Sep 07 - 11:35 AM o-uh-oh! they are recruiting bi-coastally! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: ClaireBear Date: 28 Sep 07 - 11:18 AM Thank you, Jacqui! And I'll pitch in with the mummer's play if ye'll have me. Leaving my squeezebox at home, but I've got my voice for the calling-on... And trust me, I am a bit mad, so that's sorted. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: jacqui.c Date: 28 Sep 07 - 11:11 AM Claire - the Getaway crowd are a very friendly lot. I'm sure that you will find that the shyness disappears as the weekend goes on. friday night is a general pot luck supper and get together. Look for the Maineiacs - SINSULL, Ranger 1, TRUBRIT, Kendall and myself. We'll be with Jeri and Barry and some of us, at least, will be wearing Mudcat badges. Just come over and introduce yourself and we'll 'look after' you. He he he he he .................... p.s. It helps to be a bit mad to get the best out of the weekend! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: ClaireBear Date: 28 Sep 07 - 10:53 AM My registration form is in today's outgoing mail. It will be my first Getaway -- in fact, pretty much my first experience of anything vaguely like this. I'm excited and also a bit terrified... ...because I'm shy, you see, which could mean I'll spend the entire weekend hiding behind trees or under chairs (or behind a book). And I'm coming alone, and I don't know a soul. And I'm not bringing an instrument save my voice, so nothing to hide behind there. Oh, and I've never been in that part of the world before (California native). But I'm coming despite all that...so, any tips? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: jacqui.c Date: 27 Sep 07 - 04:19 PM Tried to sign up on line. Maybe it's me, but it wasn't particularly easy or helpful and didn't make any allowance for upper bunks. There also didn't seem to be anyway to make known choice of room mates. We'll send in the paper form. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Lonesome EJ Date: 27 Sep 07 - 12:23 PM Regarding my previous post, arrival time at BWI was wrong. I'm getting in at 4:50 on Friday if anyone needs transport to the Getaway. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Linda Goodman Zebooker Date: 27 Sep 07 - 12:14 PM The registration form says that after October 15 "space cannot be guaranteed". But there's almost for sure going to be space, especially if you are willing to take an upper bunk. It says that you can cancel a registration and still get a refund (minus $10) up to October 21. Bill D's posting of Sept 7 up yonder has a link to a pdf of the registration form, and you can also go to the FSGW Getaway page and get more information there and download the pdf registration form. You can also go that page and simply register on line. I hope you can make it to this year's Getaway. I enjoyed talking to you there last year. oboyoboyoboyoboyoboy I love the Getaway boyoboyoboyoboy working on my poodle skirt oboyoboyyoboyoboyyoboyoboyoboyoboyoboyoboy Linda |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Susan A-R Date: 24 Sep 07 - 11:30 PM When is the registration deadline this year? My plans will be up in the air until Oct. 17. Ironic, since I'll actually be in the DC/VA area at least until November first, but I may or may not have a catering gig back here that first weekend in November. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Lonesome EJ Date: 24 Sep 07 - 03:29 PM Made my plane reservations today, sending in my registration. Anyone needing transport from BWI Airport Friday or to BWI on Monday? I am arriving 1:45, and leaving at 3:15 Monday. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Bill D Date: 22 Sep 07 - 08:51 PM Yas, yas..I know. YOU serve as an even better example of 'setting priorities'. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: dick greenhaus Date: 22 Sep 07 - 08:30 PM Newbie! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Bill D Date: 22 Sep 07 - 06:14 PM Better yet...chisel some priorities in stone! Warn everyone you know of certain dates when you will be 'elsewhere'. I'm on my 29th consecutive year.... (yes, of course it's easier when you live close....but still...☺) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Janie Date: 22 Sep 07 - 12:07 AM Listen up, Leo! We and your family are well aware of your lavish and absolutely awesome devotion to all of them in general, and your myriad neices and nephews in particular. But be fair. They have Leo 361 days a year. I only get to see my darlin' MMario for 4 days once a year. Tell 'em to change the baptism date! Janie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Janie Date: 22 Sep 07 - 12:01 AM Unless some one has already pm'd Sins, Jacqui or Tinker to confirm or say "Thanks, but we have some one else who has volunteered this year," would the 'responsible party' let one of us know if you want us to facilitate the auction this year? And if you do, it would be good to talk to some one involved with set-up in advance. That room is small to accomodate all the tables for the auction, Dick & Susan's booth, the craft booths, artist's CD table, beading, info and registration and as a central place to meet, congregate and sing. It may be the only feasible space for all of that to happen, which means some planning and foresight regarding lay-out is called for. I'm betting some able FSGW minds are already on this one, but thought I would mention it, 'just in case....' Janie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 21 Sep 07 - 04:28 PM WOW! A Getaway without MMario. Doesn't seem possible, Leo. |
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Subject: Re: Getaway 07 general discussion/kibitzing Pt 2 From: Genie Date: 21 Sep 07 - 03:40 PM I remember you well, Art. And I do plan to make Getaway 2008 even if I do also manage to make the 2007 one. Hope to see you there (and maybe at NW Folklife again?). If I can book a RT flight using my FF miles, I'll do that, since there's no penalty for cancelling or changing such a booking. The real Q (aside from flight availability) is how soon I have to sign up and pay for the Getaway and how much of that I'd forfeit if I had to cancel. Genie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: artbrooks Date: 21 Sep 07 - 08:45 AM Genie, we met you at Folklife several years ago, and hope that you will make Getaway 2008. Our family issues (one on each side) pretty much depleted our travel budget for this year. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: MMario Date: 21 Sep 07 - 08:29 AM amen to that. Turns out my god-daughter is being baptized that weekend. it's about the only thing that would keep me away. Haven't made a firm decision yet though. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Genie Date: 21 Sep 07 - 12:16 AM Thanks for the info, Bill. One big "?" hanging over my plans for the next few months has just been removed this evening, but things are still up in the air. It's kind of looking like I should skip Getaway this year anyway. I wish I could figure out how to be 2 palces at once. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Bill D Date: 20 Sep 07 - 10:01 PM There's always something to do around here....This guy will be performing at a special event for FSWG on Tuesday following the Getaway....and there are always more non-FSGW events in the area almost any day in the month. I have no idea yet whether any of the 'locals' are hosting travelers and on what schedules, but it does happen.....some folks have to be back at work Monday...some are ummmm...'older'. Maybe your inquiry will expose some plans. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Amos Date: 20 Sep 07 - 07:42 PM Gnie: I found BWI perfectly convenient. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Genie Date: 20 Sep 07 - 07:40 PM I have the same questions Joe does about FSGW membership fee, etc. Still deciding whether I can/should go this year. Family matters are calling me to be in San Diego as much as possible in the next few months, economic necessity is calling me to be in Seattle, and asset management stuff is telling me to stay home in Portland. So I'm inclined to put off Getaway for yet another year, but I just don't know yet. If I do go, I'm still wondering which airport to try to fly into and out of and whether to arrive just before the gathering starts and leave immediately afterwards or extend the trip by a day or two and try to do more while there than just go to the Gathering. I can use any advice anyone has. Genie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Bill D Date: 14 Sep 07 - 06:50 PM here's the registration form in .pdf. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Joe Offer Date: 14 Sep 07 - 06:09 PM Well, I finally got off my duff and got my airline tickets today. I realized I had enough frequent-flyer miles for a free flight, so it's just costing me a $5 fee - but I won't arrive at National Airport until 11:30 PM Friday. I got a good car rental price from Hertz, so I don't need to scrounge a ride. Leave a light on for me, willya? I was wondering about the cost of camp this year. I see it's $181 for non-members for three nights, but I was wondering what the member price is and whether it's worthwhile to renew my membership. I'm sure the member price is listed somewhere, but I can't find it. Membership in FSGW is $31 a year, so I''m hesitating to join since I can't make it to other FSGW activities. But tell me the member price for the Getaway, so I'll know. See y'all soon. -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 03 Sep 07 - 04:01 PM Wonder how the camp will react to a hogshead of real fire?????? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 03 Sep 07 - 04:00 PM Does that mean I should pack one of the blow-up horses????? |
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