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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing From: Joe Offer Date: 17 Aug 07 - 03:09 AM Continuation of this thread (click), which was closed because of a barrage of Spam. -Joe- This was the initial message in the original thread:
Posted By: Bill D 10-Jul-07 - 11:47 AM Thread Name: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing Subject: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing
to try to keep the program planning thread clear... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: Jeri Date: 18 Aug 07 - 01:15 PM Just out of curiosity, do they allow people to set up tents? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Bill D Date: 18 Aug 07 - 05:34 PM Jeri..Charlie Baum said last year that RVs were ok, but I find no answers anywhere specific to tents. There is LOTS of nice, flat space, but we'll have to check on whether they allow tents. (Next year we are back to October, so it might be even more relevant then.) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Charlie Baum Date: 19 Aug 07 - 01:24 PM Tents are fine. There's lots of flat space. Just find someplace free of goose droppings. (And Andy at the center warned me that the geese can be fiercely territorial, so there's a warning when you choose your spot.) No discount for tenters, though, because the camp still charges FSGW. --Charlie Baum |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: Bill D Date: 19 Aug 07 - 02:09 PM Just as a matter of interest, I have a nice large tent...rain flap, zippers, stand up in the center.....if anyone really wants to try camping. I know some folks have warm sleeping bags and do this sort of thing. (we had a couple of folks pitch tents at Ramblewood several years ago, and they seemed to survive ok.) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 30 Aug 07 - 01:15 PM Lest we forget: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcvAYA84m0 A reminder to those inclined to throw caution to the wind, dress up in silly costumes and participate in the Saturday Night Ladies of the Club traditional (3rd year) extravaganza. This year I will be Costume Mistress (I did enjoy blowing up the boys last year). But I will be in the audience. The theme is 50s Folk/Doo Wop Take a traditional ballad and doowop it. Who will head up the silliness? Who's in? Reminder to Carly and Linda. In the heat of the moment last year you agreed to participate and you will be held to it. Who's writing a song for the event? Remember time is limited so it will be one song in full or several snippets or a combination thereof. Costumes: Poodle Skirts, 50s prom dresses, 50s tuxes, James Dean look anything. Anyone got a classic Chevy for a stage prop? Or a reasonable facsimile thereof? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 30 Aug 07 - 01:20 PM Another thought - dress as your character might have in 1957. Sam Hall in a DA at the gallows. Barbara Allen in a poodle skirt. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Tinker Date: 30 Aug 07 - 05:40 PM Ah Mary great minds think alike. I actually found this clip this morning and was going to ask you about plans for this year. I remembered the DoWop theme....there's great potential here.... I'll help put things together once a song is in place.... Do we need a full Mudcat Song Challenge ?? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: KT Date: 30 Aug 07 - 10:49 PM Sins, that you tube is HILARIOUS!!! But please, please don't ever tell anyone that it's the GETAWAY. I may never be able to go again! And I'll NEVER be able to get my son there!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Janie Date: 30 Aug 07 - 11:44 PM Even I have limits. I ain't wearin' no poodle skirt. Janie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: TRUBRIT Date: 30 Aug 07 - 11:48 PM Janie -- it would suit you!!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Barry Finn Date: 30 Aug 07 - 11:54 PM Janie won't but her sister will? Janie, I bet you can talk her into it?? HeHeHe Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: Sorcha Date: 30 Aug 07 - 11:56 PM OK, Janie.....Costume Challenge! Poodle Pants? Poodle Knickers?? Full body Poodle suit with pom poms? Come on, you can do this....(heh, I won't be there) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Janie Date: 31 Aug 07 - 12:00 AM I vote for Barry, Mick, Kendall, Amos, Gutbucketeer and Severn in poodle skirts. (with converse all-stars in basic black) Singing "They Call Me Hawk-Eye." |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Janie Date: 31 Aug 07 - 12:03 AM Janie in a full body poodle suit with pom poms would bear a remarkable resemblance to King Kong. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: TRUBRIT Date: 31 Aug 07 - 12:03 AM now THAT would be something to see!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Barry Finn Date: 31 Aug 07 - 12:05 AM Or dancing to Whip Jamborie, OOOhh this couldget nasty Yes, yes Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: Sorcha Date: 31 Aug 07 - 12:09 AM Could be worse, folks. They could have been Chinese Crested or St. Bernard skirts......with Porter Waggoner shirts. hee hee. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Janie Date: 31 Aug 07 - 12:18 AM OK, Barry. You get the skirt with the hot pink sequins and the lead vocal. Definitely trad music, so no problem there. (Note to Charlie Baum - best the Reverend director is not in the 'house') |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Big Mick Date: 31 Aug 07 - 12:32 AM If you see big ole Mick in a poodle skirt, you should look around for someone holdin' a pistol on him..... ain't gonna happen. My dignity took a big enough hit last year... Mick |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Amos Date: 31 Aug 07 - 12:42 AM Famous last words, compadre. But mebbe you should try "pre-emptive Doowop" and get yourself a duck's ass hairdo, a tee shirt with a pack of Luckies rolled up in the sleeve, and some major Ray Charles shades, maybe a black leather jacket and motorcycle boots for evenings.... And a tube of Wildroot Cream Oil. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Barry Finn Date: 31 Aug 07 - 12:51 AM You only had to asked once last yr to 'ride round the pony' & the only gun I saw was in your pocket It's not the wearing of the poodle skirt with the pink sequins Jaine, have you seen me dance since in my metal composite feet. "He dances on deck on his toes of steel Good-bye my lover goodbye In his poodle skirt he turns like a wheel Good-bye my lover good-bye" |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Janie Date: 31 Aug 07 - 12:59 AM Which just shows to go you...a little rehearsal goes a long way.... Still, ain't no amount of rehearsal gonna get me in a poodle skirt. It would be too humilating for Mick to show me up in the legs department. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Janie Date: 31 Aug 07 - 01:00 AM Ooooooh, Barry! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Barry Finn Date: 31 Aug 07 - 01:05 AM Janie, that should be WHOOOOPS, Barry! As everyone around me falls "See him dance so light on his toes &%$#@&*%%+_)=`& Watch them fall like dominoes &%$#@&*%%+_)=`&" Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: robinia Date: 31 Aug 07 - 02:01 AM Did I miss just WHEN in November this getaway is? And WHERE (nearest airport)? Public transport (or other possibilies) from the airport (I hate ro rent a car when it's just going to sit). And is there still space in the camp? I know i'm coming into this kiind of late. . . |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Barry Finn Date: 31 Aug 07 - 03:17 AM Hi robinia If you go to the top of this page, under the title of this thread you'll see 5 links that will help you to get a feel for this years up coming Getaway. What I copied & pasted below will give you help on your questions but I'm sure some one will be better at directly answering them & I believe there's a good bit of space left. Hopefully we'll see you there. It is a very welcoming group. If you google "FSGW Getaway" you'll also be taken to the Folk Society of Greater Washington DC's site where there's also info. Good luck Barry Subject: RE: 2007 FSGW Getaway-November 2-5, 2007 From: Charlie Baum - PM Date: 10 Jul 07 - 11:40 PM Genie-- We're not quite ready to handle registration for the 2007 FSGW Getaway just yet. The costs will be about the same as last year--and depend on (1) how much of the weekend you stay for, (2) whether you're a member of (or join) FSGW, (3) if you're a youngster or full-time student; in any case, the nost expensive possibility last year was less than $190 (a non-FSGW-member adult staying through Monday morning breakfast in a lower bunk). The nearest airport is probably BWI, and it has lots of relatively cheap flights. DCA is also pretty near, and IAD is acceptably close, especially if you hook up with an FSGW member for transportation. There is no public transit to the camp, but ride-sharing is a real likelihood, and lots of Mudcatters flew into BWI and carpooled from there. We should have registration information finalized and a form posted sometime in August--certainly by Labo(u)r Day. WYSIWYG is in Northernmost Pennsylvania and hasn't made it to the Getaway--yet. (Maybe this year, hint, hint. :-) ) However, there are at least 5 or 6 dozen Mudcatters who live in the DC area--heck, there are more than a dozen within a kilometer of my house. In fact, the presence of so many local Mudcatters is part of the reason we thought about inviting Mudcatters from far away in the first place. --Charlie Baum, now President of FSGW, and in the thick of it all -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 31 Aug 07 - 09:37 AM OK so that's Barry in a pink sequin poodle skirt, Mick in a DA (let's hope he is better at a duck's ass than he was as a horse's) and Janie in a frou-frou floor length prom gown. Any preference for color Janie? Bring your own pumps - those are shoes Barry not nautical. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: jacqui.c Date: 31 Aug 07 - 09:59 AM Janie - I'll show mine if you'll show yours. I'm talking about LEGS! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Linda Goodman Zebooker Date: 31 Aug 07 - 03:34 PM I always WANTED to wear a poodle skirt. My Nana, who would have made such things, decided to make me (and my mother) grey circular skirts with crystal raindrops and little umbrellas instead. My mother didn't wear hers! I sort of liked mine, but I WANTED A POODLE SKIRT! And now I get to make one myself, or scour the vintage places in Takoma Park MD. So of COURSE I'm in. What, miss the chance to appear in some silly costume? And forever on Youtube? But I don't want to be leader of the pack - just a gal in the chorus. Hopefully it won't be 95 degrees in the room this year! --Linda |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Amos Date: 31 Aug 07 - 04:19 PM Robinia: The campsite is about 45 minutes or less from BWI airport. A loverly weekend not to be missed. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Bill D Date: 31 Aug 07 - 05:06 PM (maps..and directions ....and pictures .....and disclaimers ....and other data...will be posted as it approaches..) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Genie Date: 31 Aug 07 - 06:39 PM If Big Mick will wear a poodle skirt and page boy hairdo, I'll wear a black leather jacket, jeans, and an Elvis D. A, hairdo! ;-D |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Big Mick Date: 31 Aug 07 - 07:18 PM Genie ..... as much as I want to meet you, share a song or two .... it just ain't gonna happen. Last time I showed up in a page boy hairdo, Amos tried to french kiss me. I think he's gay .... not that there's anything wrong with that ..... Mick |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: dick greenhaus Date: 31 Aug 07 - 08:02 PM Maybe there should be a separate Getaway for Doo Wop? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Genie Date: 31 Aug 07 - 08:07 PM How much cleavage were you showing, Mick? (Maybe that could have explained it.) *g* Then again, maybe it was the kilt? Or, did you happen to be playing a banjo? I hear tell ol' Amos and Hugh (The Banjoest) have felt like they both needed a cigarette after a hot jam session in Balboa Park (when it was jes' th' two of 'em thar). Genie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Tinker Date: 31 Aug 07 - 08:33 PM Mary can you find me something like this ???? But a tad bigger of course Mick this may take a few alterations, but if we start now ..... Boy are you all lucky I'm broke ... Now who is composing the song ??? Barry can you come up with a do-wop work song ??? I'll work on getting you all simple, simple choreography .... (She says with glee) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Amos Date: 31 Aug 07 - 08:55 PM Can anyone tell me why a poodle skirt is called a poodle skirt? The one shown in Vintageous has no poodles on it, does not look like a poodle, and would not fit a poodle. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 31 Aug 07 - 08:56 PM This camp doesn't want to see an open bottle of beer and we're threatening them with a display of Big Mick and Amos kissing? The organizers may have something to say about this. Surprised Big Mick didn't... Tinker, If you want a tasteful prom dress, you are on your own. Jacqui and I specialize in frou-frou horrors tucked away in corners of thrift shops. Lots of ruffles and eyelets. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 31 Aug 07 - 09:13 PM Here ya go, Amos. http://www.anniepoodleskirts.com/ It is a circular skirt usually felt with a poodle on a leash embroidered or pasted on at the bottom. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 31 Aug 07 - 09:15 PM I had forgotten about the torpedo/dixie cup bras worn under the sweaters. We may have a harder time finding those than the skirts. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Genie Date: 31 Aug 07 - 09:36 PM Too bad Mousethief's not around here these days and coming to the Getaway. He did some wicked doo-wop at Camp Runamok back in 2002! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Amos Date: 31 Aug 07 - 10:45 PM Thanks for the enlightenment. I know remember why I couldn't wait for the Sixties to get here. Sins, you know I love Big Mick like a brother, but him and me, well, we are firmly committed to an agreement -- to stay a spud's length apart no matter how drunk we get. I really appreciate your, um, creative imagination, for want of the correct word. But you can strike that one off your list, and I am a bit bemused as to where you got it. But then, I remember it's you and I get on with life. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Bill D Date: 31 Aug 07 - 10:51 PM No one even deigned to reply to Dick Greenhaus.... I wonder if anyone even took in the import. hmmmm? You may PM me if you don't wish to call me names in public...*grin* |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: katlaughing Date: 01 Sep 07 - 12:08 AM Leej and Spaw should be there for a jukebox doo-wop shindig! THIS ONE is going soon on ebay...only about 25 minutes left. There are 563 other "poodle skirt" listings on there, though! I'm with Amos...sixties all the way! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Genie Date: 01 Sep 07 - 12:32 AM Yeah, Kat. I still have a couple o' my sixties get-ups in my closets and cedar chests. (Not saying I can still get INTO 'em but ... .) But I've long since disposed of any garments I wore before about 1967. For good reason, methinks. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: katlaughing Date: 01 Sep 07 - 12:47 AM I don't think I have anything left from the sixties, but I was only 7 when they started so...it would've been pedal-pushers or levis and cowboy boots anyway until '69 or so and I ain't putting my feet in those narrow-toed things ever again!**bg** Didja notice all of the new poodle skirts that seller has on ebay are all made for 2X and 3X; guess they must know their market.:-) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Genie Date: 01 Sep 07 - 12:53 AM Now, pedal pushers (which I wore as a carhop circa 1956) I could still manage to come up with. Kat, hey, poodle skirts -- if they ever looked good on anyone -- really never looked all that hot on girls over about a size 8 (in 1950s sizing) anyway. (Slight tangent: Back in the day, I don't even remember any such thing as a "Size 1" or "Size 3." A "Size 4" was pretty teensy.) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: katlaughing Date: 01 Sep 07 - 03:24 AM Same here re' sizes, Genie, and I blame it all on Twiggy, though she does seem to have filled out nicely and I think the girls today have taken the anorexic look much more to the max! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: dick greenhaus Date: 01 Sep 07 - 11:31 AM Dammit. I remember back when the Getaway was about folk music. |
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