Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 09:36 PM

Brett! Behave yourself! Looks like we are going to have to explain to Wakana how to handle her Maine man. Do you two have a basement?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 09:39 PM

...Sounds like I'm going to have to get a LOT more ginger...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 10:28 PM

I get more scared every time I read this. Shit.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 01:52 AM

Mick, look here - oh, sorry, there was a fullstop after this.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 02:55 AM

I thought that too El Greko... I was wondering if it was a new way of telling the future - like casting runes or reading chicken entrails.....

What news of 2006? I've nearly persuaded Manitas he wants to go!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 08:18 AM

Liz - just lock him in the cellar for a while - it works wonders!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 12:50 PM

Liz - Charlie Baum or Ferrara will be able to give you this information if you pm them.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 02:43 PM

2006 will be at a different camp....heated cabins and totally FLAT...but not the 'freedom' we have at Ramblewood. Seems there is always a tradeoff in location, rules, capacity, food, cost...etc...We wish there were one perfect camp that suited everyone....but.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 09:13 PM

No "freedom"???? curfews? Bondage? What exactly are we talking about here, Charlie?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 11:41 PM

shhh...booze and mixed showers...etc...!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 11:43 PM

so, SINSULL, if you want to drink in the shower with Micca, THIS is the year...*wink*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 30 Jun 05 - 03:15 AM

If he drinks in the shower he will water down his alcohol...and that isn't good!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca
Date: 30 Jun 05 - 06:42 AM

and last time it took an hour to finish a glass of beer!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From:
Date: 30 Jun 05 - 06:57 AM

Watered down ale is never good my dear no matter who you are drinking it with!! *BG*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Jun 05 - 07:36 AM

Cue for song !! 'I am the man the very fat man who waters the workers beer' -- OH !! NO !! Its Micca we are talking about , isnt it ??

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 06:23 PM

This seems to have dropped off the board !!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 11:23 PM

"Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL - PM
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 09:36 PM

Brett! Behave yourself! Looks like we are going to have to explain to Wakana how to handle her Maine man. Do you two have a "

A what? What should we bring? I'd like to bring some kelaguen but we will have been on the road for a couple of months by then. I doubt it will keep.

By the way, Sins, I have a present for you. A very special present. I just don't know if I should give it to you when we hook up in Portland or wait for the Getaway. Heh, heh, heh.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 11:36 PM

Brett - I've been learning how to cope with a Mainiac. I'm sure that I can give Wakana a few pointers. Trust me. (He he he )

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 12:14 AM

It better not be a snake, Brett.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 07:20 PM

Sins! What makes you think I would give you a snake? What I have in mind would make a snake a much more preferable present. I think the Getaway would be the perfect place.

Jacqui, I know the captain. Any pointers you've learned from dealing with him would be useless for Wakana. Whereas he is an old curmudgeon, I am sweet, kind, and gentle. Of course, I know that Kendall is too. He just doesn't want to show it. Besides, Wakana is doing just fine without any help from western women. Maybe she has some pointers for all of you! Japanese women know how to deal with their men. They are sweet and submissive. And if you believe that one I have this property in New York I want to sell. It's a bridge...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 09:09 PM

gee....I wonder if that's the same bridge *I* bought awhile back?


anyway, it will be much fun watching all these meetings, plans, orchestrations and permutations develop. ...and Brett...I still have that cooler and/or blankets from the last time you were expected here...lemme know if any of them are needed. Lots of time yet...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 09:37 PM

Fortunato's Pre-Getaway Singaround!
Thursday, October 13th Silver Spring, MD
Held annually and this year in honor of
the triumphant return of Micca and his blushing bride, CatsPhiddle from the UK.

Watch this here space for details. And of course there will be a separate thread as the auspicious occasion of the lovely couple's arrival from across the sea approaches. PM me with rsvps when your minds clear, or whenever.

cheers, chance

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From:
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 04:21 AM

Only 3 months and counting to go!!...I can't wait...Flights are booked, itinerary is sorted, surprises sorted and I must remember to take Micca out of the attic before we set off! I am really looking forward to meeting you all.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 08:36 AM

Hey, Caspidddle, not to worry, I've got a good stout crate for him to sleep in, can't have him lurking about in the eaves like last time.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charmion
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 09:46 AM

Thanks to the dreaded Departmental Performance Report, I racked up a few hours of overtime -- which means more leave! Edmund and I are both coming, barring the usual list of cataclysms.

Looking forward to discussing intoxicating beverages with Micca and the delectably named CatsPHiddle, and playing some diddly music with Richard Moore (mooman) again -- that dude ROCKS!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 10:23 AM

oh good, Charmion! I had remembered that you & Edmund were not likely to make it this year.....(I still have ONE bottle of Maudité left from my win in the silent auction...YUM!) I have been rationing myself..

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 08:06 PM

Bill, I will take you up on that cooler. Can you stock it with something tasty? I will PM you with a list and reimburse you the expense. As for blankets that might be a good idea. We will have some kind of sleeping bags and sheet sets for sleeping in hostels but Wakana is sure to be cold as she is from a warm land and loves the tropics. Me? I have no plans to sleep. The best advice I ever got for working the Mystic Sea Music Festival was not to waste any of my time sleeping. It sond like this will be the same thing.

Oh, and I claim dibs on the best and warmest cabin/room. This is for Wakana, you understand. My own comfort is of little consequence but SHE must be comfortable. For her this environment is going to be about as alien an environment as anyone can experience. She ought to be able to sleep comfortably.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: CET
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 08:15 PM

Bill:

I hope the beer hasn't gone skunky after a whole year!

Edmund

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 09:27 PM

Brett ..... the warmest room will still be well below the tolerance level for this woman. I am glad you are coming, as this means that Kendal and I will not be the only ones in the shithouse with the women. Wakana, bless her heart, will likely not speak to you for bringing her to the land of cold arses and crazed folksingers.

It will be good to see you again, especially as you begin life as a celibate manwith a significant other ............

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 11:17 PM

Brett...I think I might just have a spare **electric** blanket(single bed, but it will do the job)....and, of course, this might be the year we have tolerable night temps!

Ok, I'll look for PMs about 'important supplies' as the time nears...

CET...hasn't BEEN a year..*grin*...and the 2nd to last last bottle, a couple of weeks ago, was just fine! That stuff ain't Budweiser...it has a bit of a shelf life...but I don't intend to test it longer--it will be gone this week.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: wysiwyg
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 11:19 PM

Electric blanket-- that'll wake up the snake in a hurry! :~) Don't burnhim!

~S~

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 03:06 AM

Where does one look to find registration forms?

Stephen Lee

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 08:17 AM

Stephen - believe me - there will be notice when the registration forms go up - As Rita mentioned earlier "they" (or someone) will then start another serious thread - and if no one else does I'll make sure the link to registration forms is in this thread as well as the new one.

Brett - I'm gonna bring a bunch of spare blankies

I figure if we prepare for an ICE AGE we will probably end up with balmy night temps - so break out the goosedown and eiderdown!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 08:54 AM

Sounds good Mario, I would like to reserve a blankie or two to keep me warm at night.
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: CET
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 01:07 PM

Brett:

I guess it's been about four years since we ran into each other (at Bat Goddess' party, wasn't it). In honour of your return to North America I will bring down some Canadian beer for your cooler. Do you like India Pale Ale? There's a new brewery a bit further up the Ottawa Valley from us!

Edmund

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 01:21 PM

Those of us crossing the pond for the getaway will have to be careful how much luggage we carry ! I am cutting my instrumentation down to the minimum , but do not for a moment think I can swing a sleeping bag and such like ! I hope these will be available at the Getaway !!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 01:27 PM

LF - I'm sure we can match the luggage impaired up with sleeping bags - but this should probably wait until a later time. As I said, I'll be bringing a stock of spare blankets and whatever other bedding I can cram in the car pack.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 01:34 PM

I will have an assortment of quilts, blankets, etc., maybe even a spare pillow or two. Some towels if they are needed too. hVAE TO GET SOME OF THOSE sPACE bAGS FOR PACKING. dAMN cAPSLCOCK!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 01:39 PM

Sins - you don't need to bring the capslock. You can leave that at home and save the space.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 01:39 PM

We'll be bringing extra blankets as well as my goosedown quilt - lovely and warm!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 03:52 PM

Charlie Baum is planning to start a new edited thread for the Getaway when he posts the registration forms. There has been a sad delay due to Charlie's mom becoming very ill. She died on July 24 I'm sorry to say, that's why Charlie wasn't at Old Songs. I hesitated to post about it until I asked Charlie's permission.

Once we have the permathread for registration info, etc, I think we might start a second permathread just for logistics: how many people need to have pillows & blankets/sleeping bags supplied by local people, who can provide what, who is arriving when at what airport, etc. On the other hand that may just be too much organizing ... we'll see.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 06:53 PM

As They Say - Its Got To Be Done !!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 06:54 PM

600!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 06:55 PM

remember, Leadfingers...you will be within grasp in Oct!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 07:21 PM

My condolences to Charlie. It's never easy, is it.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 07:31 PM

Actually, my mother died on June 24th (not July)--which explains my absence from Old Songs.

Rita Ferrara and I plan to get together on Sunday, July 10th, and engineer a new thread containing registration form linkages and other important information, which will be edited and kept to actual news and logistics. We're going to make it cross-listed to this thread, which is where the banter can remain, and we'll be editing the other thread to keep the banter here and not there.

Given the html coding involved in cross-referencing the two threads, I want her editorial skills to make sure I've got everything right.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 07:44 PM

Charlie:

My condolences as well. It is a milestone you never quite return all the way from, if you know what I mean.

I look forward to your thread as I am beginning to plan for the Getaway in earnest.

Regards,

Amos

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 11:15 PM

No Amos - the Getaway is in Camp Ramblewood!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 03:34 AM

Yes, but it's important to be earnest Jacqui!
G..

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 08:31 AM

I don't want to be earnest - I like being ME!