2011 Getaway Reports

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: kendall
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 07:43 PM

Amos, I can't explain it without sounding like a twit, so if you want to know, ask the women.
And, yes I have fallen in love with two of Nick's guitars.

I'm afraid I missed a lot of the Getaway this time, almost didn't go because of a sinus problem. The meds made me very sleepy so didn't really get much out of the whole thing.
Tinker, that jacket should be registered as a deadly weapon!

The trip was very long but our friend, Peter, did most of the driving so that really helped.I was almost comatose most of the time.

I was pleasantly surprised to see Caryl P. Weiss there, haven't seen her in 30 years. That story she told at the Spoken Word workshop was perfect. Short, to the point and funny. Thanks, you fellow Coastie.(US Coast Guard)

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Nancy King
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 09:01 PM

Well, shoot. My link didn't work. Don't know why -- it seemed to work when I first tried it. There are a few things I can't do very well on this laptop. Sigh. Perhaps some kind soul will provide a link to the "Help for Magpie & Kim and Reggie Harris" thread.

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Fixed it.

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: GUEST,sondrolin
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 09:01 PM

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Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Celtaddict
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 10:10 PM

I could see the group including the first four messages using the third address above. Photos would not display, just a message 'Members Only' and I opened an account, but when signed in, see no place to find specific groups. Could you please
add whatever else I need to do? Thanks!


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Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: KathyW
Date: 06 Oct 11 - 12:45 AM

Since the Royal Mile shanty sing was mentioned, I'll post here even though I was not at Getaway. :-) I encourage anyone to go to it if they have the chance. It is wonderful fun, and the people are very kind and welcoming. Including the Getaway bunch I got to know on the sidewalk: MMario, Severn, Joe Offer, Bill D, Freda Underhill, and Ferrara. I wished we could have all stood there and sung longer.

I headed off to the train with a smile on my face and a song in my heart. I hope to get the chance to visit again sometime soon!

--"KathyW from Chicago"

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 06 Oct 11 - 09:13 AM

One of the highlights for me was meeting all the folks who are, apparently, my singing neighbors and I didn't know it! Kathy, Frieda, Mitzi, Linda, Derek (I think there was one more... who'd I forget?)... way to represent, North Carolina! There are more opportunities than ever to make music locally, and I'm glad to have met you.

Also, an interesting thing I realized was that this year was very sweet, and a little low-key. There were sparks here and there, but nothing like some of the rowdier Getaways I remember.

I realized when I got home that for me, it was because I was getting sick (it hit me hard when I got back, and I apologize for anyone I unknowingly infected : (


Dani

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: jacqui.c
Date: 06 Oct 11 - 12:08 PM

Another visit to Brigadoon over for the year. When can we sign up for next year?????

Many thanks to all who took part in the Mummers play. From having too few players we got to where I could sit this one out as audience and watch what went on - a real treat! Special thanks to my darling (and long suffering) Big Mick, who was such a good sport.

There were too many highlights that it is difficult to really single out a few. Lisa's voacl clinic was great - lots of good tips there. It was a treat to listen to John Roberts and David Jones in various locations. Claire and Freida were so good at the concerts and I was pleased that our friend, Peter Cady (Midchuck) went over so well at the Saturday night concert.

Now, if I could find a way to do without sleep altogether for three days.......

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 06 Oct 11 - 12:46 PM

It was a wonderful Getaway for me - having the chance to see and sing with old friends, hearing some amazing singing. Highlights included a late night jam session with harp in the Nature Center (why is it that when somebody suggested "Ain't Misbehavin'," only the harp player could get through it?), playing a cittern duet with Nick Apollonio, Friday night's retreat center jam with Mick, Nick, and others; Colin, Rose, and Olivia, seeing Anne and Christina, Sally Rogers, Mark Ryer singing a Lisa Null song, Lisa Null singing a Lisa Null song, Lisa Null singing any song, Magpie, ETC.

The collection was an amazing event to be part of. Magpie and Kim and Reggie have given so much to their community - I'm glad we could give something back to them. (Click here for details on their situation.) It was truly emotional to watch happen.

Greg and Terry put it this way in a recent e-mail, quoted with their permission:
"We just got back to Takoma Park from one of the most wonderful weekends we've ever had. The Getaway at West River was for us a humbling and deeply moving example of the power of love in a community, and great music too! Saturday night the Mummer's Play "passed the hat", and with further encouragement from our dear friends, our friends there collected a whopping $2,935.00 toward our bridge building fund. Absolutely breathtaking. And it also brings tears of grateful emotion. This is unbelievable good news."

(We actually brought the fund up to $3135 by Monday morning.)

Thank you, to everyone, for a truly amazing Getaway - wonderful even by Getaway standards.

Dan

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: GUEST,Gene-Peace
Date: 06 Oct 11 - 03:08 PM

We think we've fixed the photo glitch on the FSGWgetaway site.
Will someone be so kind as to check it out for us and report back?
Thanks
The Peace Cabin Elves

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Abby Sale
Date: 06 Oct 11 - 03:30 PM

Photys work for me now and appear as a link on my left-side menu.
Thanks and also thanks to you two for the staggering fine hospitality at and before.

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Abby Sale
Date: 06 Oct 11 - 03:44 PM

How were you people able to type Tuesday and even Monday? I could barely find the room I keep the computer in, much less the keys.

I admit I had a pretty good time this year. I was annoyed to find at the very excellent local sings Monday and Tuesday nights I kept thinking of Getaway.

But I was certainly gratified that even Getawayers what knew me from last year stayed in the room when I came in and even after I started singing. I'm flattered. It was also fine to hear some others do "earthy" songs so if I come back next year I can return to my usual soft romantic and children's material.

As to the kindness and openness of so many - I can barely think about it, certainly not write. But the music - to listen day and night and never hear a song I didn't enjoy, a style I didn't prefer, a personal approach that was cynical or phoney or staged - that's pretty rare for me. Yeah - a well-spent too-brief Getaway.

Thank you to ALL.

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: GUEST,Frieda Rosenberg
Date: 06 Oct 11 - 06:47 PM

I enjoyed being there for the first time, and was lucky enough to hear and join in (where I knew the words) the wonderful music in the nighttime gatherings at Peace, though I'll probably *never* be capable of going entirely without sleep for a night, let alone a weekend.

It was fun to sing (and play) with my sister Claire, who is really very talented, the young whippersnapper. Loved singing with her friend Genie as well. And the play--oh my, what inspired nutsiness!

All in all, Mick and Amos' fine singing and guitar work, alternating with great female voices at Peace, were my highlight. Oh, and Joel Mabus, of several of whose CDs I am now the proud possessor. I wish everyone well in their musical exploits! Thanks for the welcome, Dani, my fellow NCer!

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 06 Oct 11 - 08:50 PM

OK, random highlights...

Woody Guthrie... how have I never been a room with people conversant with his music, purpose?! Joe Offer, and co-host whose name I forget, did a great job weaving history and music. Loved Severn and Amos' songs, and so glad you revived Preacher Ben, Joe!

Roger Himler playing and singing anything at all, sweet pretty Marge by his side : )

Civil War, 'cause the music is fabulous, as is anything at all that Judy Cook does.

Jim's traveling jug band TWO NIGHTS in a ROW! Thanks for letting me try out your contraption. Hope I didn't scare anyone off!

Spending some good time with Sandy Laprelle, and hearing her part of the 'three graces' doing some singing in the Peace Cabin.

Every single thing Rose sang. I could listen to hear forever...

Dani

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Janie
Date: 06 Oct 11 - 09:45 PM

Fun to see the photos posted so far - looking forward to seeing more.

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: kendall
Date: 07 Oct 11 - 01:24 AM

I resist mentioning high spots because I don't want to forget to mention someone, but generally those with whom I had meals are special to me. Now, they are not the only special ones, you know who you are!

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: GUEST,songbob
Date: 07 Oct 11 - 04:44 PM

The co-leader for the Woody Guthrie workshop, I believe, was Pete Kraemer. I wanted to be there, too, to help out, but had my own workshop to run at the same time. Pete and I did "High Sheriff" on the Saturday evening concert, which is indicative of the kinds of songs we like to do together.

Bob Clayton

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Rapparee
Date: 07 Oct 11 - 07:51 PM

Well, I was there in spirit.

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: GUEST,elf- Sandrolin
Date: 07 Oct 11 - 08:21 PM

Janie your wish is our command, and BTW you were noted by your absence. the dancing thing was ok but not the same without you. and we missed your great freeform early morning presentations!

We are adding more and more photos as quickly as we can. And there's lots more to come but it will take a little while.
Keep going to the site to see all the new photos. Please comment and help us identify people and or the songs they were performing.

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Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Martha Burns
Date: 07 Oct 11 - 09:04 PM

A highlight for me was Pete Kraemer and Bob Clayton's performance of Woody Guthrie's "Dead or Alive," in the Saturday-night concert. Thought I had heard most of Woody Guthrie's recordings, but that song was new to me. Pete and Bob did a beautiful job with it, too.
Will also mention Charlie Baum's wonderful job as emcee of the Sunday-night concert. He was engaging, funny and informative. Loved when he pulled an unfolded road map miraculously from the audience to point out the Northern Neck of Virginia, where one of the evening's performers lived. Way to go, Charlie!

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: freda underhill
Date: 08 Oct 11 - 09:49 PM

Off the plane this morning, with a lot of great memories in my suitcase. Thanks Severn for helping me get there, to Sandrolin and Gene for the great session on Thursday night, and to all the Catters that I finally met, after all these years. The Getaway is a great musical treat, even lovelier when peopled with Mudcat icons who were kind and welcoming. Jacqui C, I have a crocheted' scarf in my bag for Sandra in Sydney, I bought a suitcase full of CDs from various performers and from Dick and Susan G. Big Mick, thanks for your kindness and the great songs, Severn for being a wellspring of kindness and musical knowledge and Genie for being a great travelling companion.

The song sharing, the harmonies, and the humour, it was good to get soaked with music and friendship, I hope I get to go again.

freda

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Bill D
Date: 08 Oct 11 - 10:37 PM

It was great meeting you, Freda....we are always pleased when someone travels a distance and is not disappointed. Music & friends sure do make the world smaller, hmmm?

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Janie
Date: 08 Oct 11 - 11:09 PM

So very sorry that my first missed Getaway also involved missing meeting you, Freda.

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: freda underhill
Date: 08 Oct 11 - 11:19 PM

Thank you Bill, and great to meet you, Rita and Darriel, and everyone, at last. Meeting Mudcatters is a bit like seeing characters walk off a stage and become real! The warmth is wonderful.   That shanty night, and the singing on the footpath afterwards, ("baptising" kathy W in song) was another high point!

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: freda underhill
Date: 08 Oct 11 - 11:21 PM

thank you Janie, me too, and maybe I'll get there for the (already promising to be legendary) 2012 Getaway! + At some point in my life, I have to see Raparee in his skeleton suit!!!

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 09 Oct 11 - 01:31 AM

Darn it. Y'all weren't supposed to have that much fun without me!;>)

...se ya next year at the rendezvous!

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: saulgoldie
Date: 09 Oct 11 - 08:42 AM

I met several 'Catters, and new people. Since I am terrible with names, I will not name anyone, necessarily excluding some of the people whose names I can't remember. However, I had a GREAT time, and I thank EVERYONE there for making it a wonderful Getaway. Since I don't have much of a sense of how I am seen as a "performer," it was very gratifying to hear the responses to my presentation of "Dog" on Saturday night.

Also, I was asked for a transcription of "Festival Love," by someone (whose I can't remember as above) in the crush of new people and names. If she sends me a PM, I will be glad to do so. Or if anyone wants transcriptions of these two songs, and many more that I have transcribed, I would be glad to send them, along with the chords I use to play them.

The weekend was a well-timed jolt of joy in a year that has not been my best ever. Again, thanks to all.

Saul

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 09 Oct 11 - 09:45 AM

Saul, I couldn't have said it better: "a well-timed jolt of joy in a year", etc. So true.

Sorry to say I did not put 2 and 2 together with your mudcat name.

Your 'Dog' performance was just beautiful, very much in the them of sweetness that concert seemed to have. 'Festival Love' also fun.

Another highlight I just remembered was walking up to the dining hall just as Mmario was belting out to a listener and the sky one of those wonderful songs so suited to his 'outside' voice. When I told him how beautiful it sounded outside, he reminded me that that's why he does what he does! Very gratifying when all the pieces fall together like that : )

Also, loved Mmario's contribution to the bawdy songs chapter (or at least one that I managed to be there for)... what's the name, Mmario? with the '8 more yards'? So cute.

Then, from that same songbook, will someone remind me about the song Rose led... something 'over the moon'? My new favorite song, well-sung by all who contributed verses.

Dani

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Amos
Date: 09 Oct 11 - 03:34 PM

Saul,

Very glad you enjoyed the Getaway. It was a pleasure hearing you sing in the all-night circle, especially "How Can I Keep from Singing", a song I have always treasured. Thanks.


A

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Genie
Date: 09 Oct 11 - 10:16 PM

Dani, I believe the song you're thinking of that Rose sang (even more verses than I know of) and that several others piped in to add even more disgusting* verses to is "Roll Your Leg Over (The Man In the Moon).
I have to admit that back in the '60s, while on the summer staff at an American Baptist lakeside retreat center in Wisconsin, a friend and I spent many an afternoon making up additional verses to that old 'standard'.
Rose, you put me to shame!

Genie




*i.e., "deliciously fun"

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Bill D
Date: 09 Oct 11 - 10:25 PM

The traditional last verse of "Roll Your Leg Over" 40 years ago, was always:

♫If all those young ladies were singing this song,
It'd be ten times as dirty and ten times as long.♫

Wish I'd heard it...

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: kendall
Date: 10 Oct 11 - 09:15 AM

I hope next year to have some sort of voice. The reconstruction is set to begin after the first of the year.
After about 10 years I finally got to meet Freda Underhill, a very pleasant young lady indeed.

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Genie
Date: 10 Oct 11 - 01:51 PM

Yes, Freda Underhill (name derived from Tolkien) is delightful, and I enjoyed sharing Severn's townhouse and car with her on Thursday and Friday before the Getaway. So glad you made the long trip across the big 'pond', Freda, even if we didn't end up in many of the same music sessions.

And, Kendall, I do so hope that your vocal reconstruction surgery is a huge success and that you're done with that cancer stuff.

Genie

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Big Mick
Date: 10 Oct 11 - 03:04 PM

I must say that I was totally captivated by the charming Amalina/Frieda Underhill. She was a gracious representative of the land down under. I certainly hope she graces us with her presence again.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Genie
Date: 10 Oct 11 - 07:25 PM

In case it drops off of the first 3 pages, here's the link to the

Getaway 2011: photos, videos, audio thread.

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Celtaddict
Date: 10 Oct 11 - 10:50 PM

Dani, I pester MMario for more songs every time I see him and loved hearing his song outside the dining hall. The "eight more yards" song is 'Angus' by Lolly Foy.
SaulGoldie, I asked you about 'Festival Love' and did not want to cut KT off the laptop to put your flashdrive in. I am sending you a PM.
And thanks to everyone!!
Extra hugs to ClaireBear, Amos, Anglo, BigMick, and MMario.

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Janie
Date: 11 Oct 11 - 12:15 AM

Have just spent a delightful couple of hours being regaled by Dani with tales of the 2011 Getaway. Send money if you do not want your story told.

Now I gotta go hunt up the "This is Us" review thread. Collected my set from said Dani and am listening now.

You want to know who we are, what knits us together into a common community and all that means? Listen up.

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: freda underhill
Date: 12 Oct 11 - 08:31 PM

Thanks Kendall, "young" is stretching it but it was wonderful to meet you, ClaireBear, Amos, Anglo, BigMick, Joe, Bill & Rita, MMario and the lovely Severn. Jacqui I've met previously and she was in great form over the weekend (how did I get roped into that Mummer's play? Lila wig, filmy robes and no lines - a snack..). Big Mick, sorry to remake your star role as Arabian Princess, but I think the role is better informed by someone without a beard ;-)

By the way, I heard Olivia (I think) sing the Witches Broom, a song about the widow making a move on her daughter's lover - does anyone have the words? what a funny song!