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Subject: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 21 Jul 09 - 10:42 PM here we are! Ready for meeting new people and outrageous plans & remarks about old friends... ☺ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 21 Jul 09 - 10:48 PM This will be my 31st consecutive Getaway...I KNOW there are a few with more total, and probably a couple with more consecutive. Mudcat has sure opened it wide and brought us things we never dreamed of... "It was all so different before everything changed!" |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 22 Jul 09 - 12:13 AM Well, it is obvious, Bill, you have won half the battle, which is getting there. Many times! :D A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Lonesome EJ Date: 22 Jul 09 - 12:50 AM I'll try to find a way to get my butt to the Getaway again this year. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 22 Jul 09 - 01:31 AM Consider it a matter of pressing importance, sir! A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Micca Date: 22 Jul 09 - 03:43 AM Interesting, I this year (If I make it) will be 8 of the last 9 !!! not bad for someone from the other side of the pond!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: My guru always said Date: 22 Jul 09 - 11:40 AM It'll be our first time *grin* (note to self - must find my pennies & sort Getaway tickets) Really looking forward to it!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: ClaireBear Date: 22 Jul 09 - 12:06 PM I am, in equal parts, looking forward to my annual (re)treat and agonizing about coming up with the right concert piece. Who are the invited guests this year, if it's aceptable to ask? Claire |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 22 Jul 09 - 12:09 PM "The Program Committee -- Carly Gewirz (Mudcatter "Carly"), Lorraine Van Buren (Mudcatter "Lorraine"), long-time FSGW member and Getaway-goer Kathie Mack, and I -- have been working on a fine lineup of invited guests. So far we have confirmed Jon Bartlett & Rika Ruebsaat, Joy Bennett & Chris Koldewey, Pete the Spy, Ed Norman, Molly Andrews, and Steve Cormier, and we're working on a couple more" |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 22 Jul 09 - 12:11 PM ( notice quote marks!) from the Subject: Getaway 2009 Program Planning thread |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: ClaireBear Date: 22 Jul 09 - 12:33 PM Thanks, Bruce -- I appreciate the information. What a treat! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: David Ingerson Date: 22 Jul 09 - 03:27 PM In response to Jon from the other thread: Thanks for your generous welcome. You are too kind. The treat will really be mine, hearing you again and so many other stellar singers. Looking forward to it with great anticipation. When will the registration form be available? Or am I missing something on the FSGW site. I'm hoping to get my plane tickets today or tomorrow and don't want to blow it with the reg form. Cheers, David |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: GutBucketeer Date: 22 Jul 09 - 11:29 PM It may be a day trip again. its my wife's birthday the same weekend. And one thing we don't share is a love of folk music. Darn JAB |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 22 Jul 09 - 11:40 PM But to see you however briefly....:>) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Charlie Baum Date: 23 Jul 09 - 08:32 AM The registration form will probably be ready in a week or so. FIrst it needs to get printed in the FSGW newsletter, which has gone to the printer. There's a .pdf version which then becomes available on-line to FSGW members, and we can extract the Getaway Registration form from there. --Charlie Baum |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: artbrooks Date: 23 Jul 09 - 08:34 AM Not this year...too much else going on. Maybe next time. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: kendall Date: 24 Jul 09 - 05:56 AM For me, there is nothing more important than the Getaway. I just got a picture of me on my hands and knees crawling down the NJ pike with my Taylor on my back and Jacqui making sure I'm crawling on the left side of the road. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Fortunato Date: 25 Jul 09 - 06:48 PM Hey Kendall, old man, looking forward to picking with you at the Getaway, and I think you'd be better off driving than crawling, easier on the fingers. Think of your dignity, sir. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: olddude Date: 25 Jul 09 - 07:18 PM What is a getaway? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Fortunato Date: 25 Jul 09 - 07:44 PM Well, oldude, it's like this. For a loooonnng time the Folklore Society of Greater Washington has been retreating to a park/camp for a long weekend of workshops and mini-concerts. We show up at the camp or park on Friday night for a pot luck and sing songs and play instruments. On Saturday and Sunday there are workshops all day, interspaced with mini concerts by invited guests. They take place in various locations, outside weather permitting. there's lunch and more music. Then dinner and a evening concert (sign up to play a song) Sunday is the same, and some folks leave Sunday and some on Monday morning. Currently the Getaway is held at a camp in Maryland by a lovely bay with sailboats and pretty nice cabins with clean showers and it's very nice. It's a reunion and a festival and a retreat all rolled into one. No paid performers, but some are invited to come for free to be special guests. Over the years we've had some excellent performances and always folks who don't often play out get a chance to perform. The workshop ideas as you see come from all of us and represent our interest to a great extent. It's worth the price of admission. Mostly people who come once come again. I've been going since the 70's, though not consecutively like Bill Day. It's fun event and I look forward to it. cheers chance |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: olddude Date: 26 Jul 09 - 09:37 AM chance, thank you, now I understand. what a wonderful idea my friend |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Micca Date: 26 Jul 09 - 11:08 AM oldude Chance omitted to mention there is NO "audience" as such, everyone seems to be a performer or certainly a participant, I dont think we have anything quite like it in the UK!! It is Habit forming however, and a wonderful expierience, BTW that "lovely bay with sailboats" Chance casually mentioned is Chesapeake bay!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Severn Date: 26 Jul 09 - 11:09 AM Lots of wonderful ideas about, olddude, but this one for years running never fails to reach fruition and become a reality to remember. So, save your pennies, take an extra mortgage on the farm if needs be, follow instructions and directions as posted and BE THERE! Lots of good music by friends and strangers and a chance to put faces on and shake hands with a lot of folks who exist only on the printed page to you, as yet. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Lonesome EJ Date: 26 Jul 09 - 10:50 PM and Chance's Country Music workshop is always a highlight,olddude. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Leadfingers Date: 26 Jul 09 - 11:01 PM OldDude IF you look in the Drop Down box (Quick Links} thre is an optio for members Photos and Info - Look in Phot ,then Events and you can see some Old Getaway piccies , or put Getaway 2008 or 2007 in the Search box - there are links to piccies there too ! MAY give you some idea ! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 27 Jul 09 - 12:17 AM Olddude, it is a weekend of participatory music, fellowship and pure magic. The FSGW folks have been doing this for many, many years. A number of them either post regularly on Mudcat or make good use of Mudcat and digitrad resources, and a number of years ago began inviting Mudcat participants to attend. Bless them, and I am forever grateful for this weekend that is the highlight of my year. It feeds the soul. Come if you can! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: KT Date: 27 Jul 09 - 02:04 AM uh-oh.....here it comes again......that strange feeling I get every year at this time...a mixture of longing, dreaming, wishing, plotting, and computing....It comes and goes until the end of Getaway season. Go, Old Dude. You won't regret it! If I recall, you hail from my old stomping grounds - a mere hop, skip and a jump! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: maeve Date: 27 Jul 09 - 09:22 AM KT: "a mixture of longing, dreaming, wishing" Yup. That's me. maeve |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 27 Jul 09 - 09:41 AM from a past Getaway... Sonnet 03/11/07 MLXV To absent friends and lost loves let us drink, Recalling smiles and times that all once shared. On those no longer near let us now think, To bring back reasons that for them we cared. Some are not here, yet still remain, within The songs and words they left behind. And some Are in our souls, when hopes or dreams begin: A part of what each of us have become. To those apart let us now raise a glass And take a moment to give thanks for all That we from others have ourselves received. The world's a school, and our lives just a class In playing well with others. Can we call It more? Are we by our egos deceived? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Fortunato Date: 27 Jul 09 - 09:50 AM As Bruce suggests, we raise a toast to absent friends at our singaround on Thursday night at 8:00pm EST. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 12 Aug 09 - 08:01 PM On-line registration is now up for the 2009 Getaway at http://fsgw.org/. Less than two months away.....Hurray!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: ranger1 Date: 12 Aug 09 - 08:21 PM Waaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! Why does it have to come during peak foliage season when half our crew get laid off? I can't go again this year. Sniffle... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 12 Aug 09 - 08:29 PM This reminds me... I'll be lookin' for band-mates for the Saturday night concert.... EJ is in allready on harmonica... Last year I had Leadfingers but he ain't gonna be here this year... I was kinda hopin' that KT would make it and we'd give it another try... Then again, if it didn't and I had to fire her again, that would break my poor ol' hillbilly heart... Sniff... So ol' Bobert accepting applications now... No, no dancin' girls at the Saturday concert... (Why not, Boberdz???) Well, sheet fire... Why the heck not??? Okay, maybe a few hotties wouldn't hurt... Of course I'll have to do somethin' a little more dance-able then I did last year but, hey... Okay, ladies... You know who you are and you know the what is expected... I bring the feathers... B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 12 Aug 09 - 08:29 PM Tami...you gotta be in the right HALF! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 12 Aug 09 - 08:33 PM Believe it or not, bobert, I can sing the blues - well, sorta.... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 12 Aug 09 - 08:37 PM Bobert, I yam here to tell you that Janie belts it out like little Janis useter do. Ya know? SHe knows blues, man. Ah'm getting tahred Of hanging 'round Guess I'll sign up with Bobert And settle down. Because this night life, Woah, this sporting life, Well, it's killin' me..... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 12 Aug 09 - 08:47 PM Tami: Borrow Seamus to fill in for you. They're that underhanded, they'll grab anything. You sneak down to Maryland. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 12 Aug 09 - 08:51 PM Well, thanks Amos....a real gentleman is always a good liar when chivalry calls for it. And, well.... country blues....or a little Jazzy blues....or a little bluesy sounding Gospel..... Now that I think about about my voice, your resonator guitar and Mississippi Stomp blues, and....the question of singing on pitch and in key, and.... I'll be glad to wave peacock feathers from the middle row of chairs:>) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 12 Aug 09 - 09:01 PM Tami, You could always get "sick".....Sick of missing the Getaway:) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Fortunato Date: 12 Aug 09 - 09:54 PM we'll miss you, Tami, who'll keep an eye on the micca, eh? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: kendall Date: 12 Aug 09 - 09:58 PM I just checked the on line sign up... what's this "ID" thing? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 12 Aug 09 - 10:39 PM When I clicked the "Is this you?" box, the response box gave me the ID #. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 12 Aug 09 - 10:55 PM Purty sneaky, Janie... actually trying it to see... ☺ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Micca Date: 12 Aug 09 - 11:07 PM I have signed in, done my Paypal stuff, and scrolled my nurd all in one go! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: ranger1 Date: 12 Aug 09 - 11:35 PM Micca, I don't even want to know what scrolling your nurd is. Alas, all you fine people, I have become accustomed to the steady paycheck and health insurance and I am also cursed with a sense of reponsibility. At that point in the fall, both parking lots at the park fill and cars are lined up down into the center of town and there are only four of us to handle things. I would be incredibly pissed off if someone skipped off to go have fun and left me with that, so I am not about to do the same to my co-workers. I don't suppose there are any plans in the future to have the Getaway occur at a later date? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Fortunato Date: 12 Aug 09 - 11:43 PM Scrolled your nurd? Gods, that's disgusting. You go wash your hands you nasty boy... Hey Kendall they're giving us numbers now, in case we forget our names... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: My guru always said Date: 13 Aug 09 - 03:37 AM Well, I think I've got Richard & me signed up & paid for (with the help of Charlie & Dick), though I didn't notice what our ID's were, it was all so exciting!!! Don't you worry about our Micca, I'll be keeping a firm eye on him this year *hehehe* Really looking forward to meeting & hearing you guys! When we get back to the UK afterwards I'll reread this thread & I might be able to understand more of what goes on. But please, I don't want to know about scrolling nurds..... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 13 Aug 09 - 12:47 PM Ah, Tami...we HAD the Getaway 'later' for a few years, and people froze. The traditional date for many years was Columbus day weekend, back when it was still a holiday, so some could have Monday off and not have to leave on Sunday afternoon. The weather in early October gives us about a 79.421% chance of being able to sing & sit OUTSIDE. (Last year was wonderful!) When it was in Nov., it conflicted with other events.....*sigh*...if we wait till it's convenient for everyone, we'd never have it. We truly wish it were all easier. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Lonesome EJ Date: 13 Aug 09 - 01:12 PM Amos, Leadfingers, Bobert, and other members of the Peace Shack Blues Band...maybe we should work up a tune or two this year w Janie singing lead? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 13 Aug 09 - 02:26 PM Be aware of the strenuous parking enforcement. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: ClaireBear Date: 13 Aug 09 - 02:45 PM I must be an eejit...where is that "Is this you?" button I'm meant to click? C |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: ClaireBear Date: 13 Aug 09 - 03:27 PM Never mind; I found the "Is this you" button on a different page entirely after entering my name and other info. So I'm in -- hurrah! C |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 13 Aug 09 - 07:53 PM Ernie, I expect to be so overcome by the sight of you in Carolina Blue that I dare not hope for breath to sing! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 13 Aug 09 - 08:28 PM Yer on', EJ.... Janie??? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: jacqui.c Date: 14 Aug 09 - 05:06 AM I've been asked to organise the Mummers play again this year. I'll need some volunteers to take part so PM me if you want to join in the fun. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: maeve Date: 14 Aug 09 - 05:17 AM Have a great time, y'all. m |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 14 Aug 09 - 07:29 PM Iff'n yer comin' start thinking about the silent auction (what yer gonna bring, and money to buy.) The proceeds for the auction support the Getaway scholarship fund. I'll be glad to help with it again this year. The appropriate FSGW person should pm if you would like for me to do so. If that person is not a Mudcatter, email is endresgardenataoldotcom. Janie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 14 Aug 09 - 07:41 PM We 'may' have more room for setting stuff up this year....**IF** they get the new dining hall finished and the old one is available for other stuff. Don't hold your breath.... more news when we get more news. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Micca Date: 14 Aug 09 - 09:07 PM Bill, The "new Dining hall" Is right up there with El Dorado, Tír na Nóg and monetary assistance from the Government, stuff we have HEARD of but No one has EVER seen anything substantial of!! I May believe once I am sitting in it dining, but NO SOONER!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 14 Aug 09 - 09:43 PM More space would be great, whenever they finish the new dining hall. I wonder if there is any hope that with a new dining hall will come a person who works therein who actually likes food? My only absolutely bonafide complaint about the place is the food, which is truly awful. At least as bad, and sometimes worse, than the lunch line in a public elementary school. It would be wondrous if they had someone supervising the kitchen who cared at all about food preparation. I ain't asking for gourmet meals, mind you. But it seems they go out of their way to do a poor job with what they have. I'd say, offer to pay more for better food, except that better food doesn't taste better if ill-prepared. Oh well. I don't attend the Getaway for the food. I attend for the music and the company...both of which are always excellent. Do I remember that there are some outdoor grills? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 14 Aug 09 - 10:40 PM *wry smile*...remember, the kitchen staff is 'largely' college students working part time, and they cater 'mostly' to 'youth groups', who no doubt think meatloaf is gourmet stuff. We had the same problem many years ago at another camp that catered to Boy Scouts and such....but after a year of WORSE than this, they let US cook.... which was nice, but it required 2 hours a weekend kitchen duty. I am lucky...I was raised in Kansas, where some of that stuff is haute cuisine.... I just eat it and shrug and go listen to the music. (at least Friday night can be tolerable) (outdoor grills were at Ramblewood... and their 'grilling' was kinda mediocre) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 14 Aug 09 - 10:52 PM Remember...some hated the food at Ramblewood, some loved it. Rick Fielding said it was great! I'd sorta guess 'flat, close, and warm' trump 'food & cold weather & hills' for many of us as we age. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Genie Date: 15 Aug 09 - 02:02 AM Hey, David (Ingerson), I'm glad you're getting to go this year. I wish I could -- it was a hoot last year! -- but RL seems likely to interfere. Kind of a shame too, since Suzette missed most of the Getaway last year due to some really inconsiderate gall stone or the like, so I missed her and Chance (except for the song thing at their lovely home the night before the Getaway). It'd also be great to see you again, dear Severn, and cheer you on in your recovery from that string of catastrophes. There are so many very special people I met (or got together with again) at Getaway last year. I really hope to get to go back. If not this year, then next year for sure. Anyone who wants to get a teensy glimpse of goings on at Getaway should check out the Getaway 2008 Pix and Videos thread. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: jacqui.c Date: 15 Aug 09 - 02:59 AM I'll volunteer to help with the auction again. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 15 Aug 09 - 07:07 AM The food??? What, have we all gotten to that point in our lives where food is at the top of the list... Kinda a gereatrics thing... lol... But really... Bill is right... The food, ahhhhh, sucks... It makes Tumblewood's food look like somethin' off Food TV... My advice??? Don't eat it... We'll go on a hunger stricke for better food!!! That'll teach 'um not to mess with a bunch of aging folkies, allright... BTW, folkies, ol' Bobert still looking fir women fir the band... Large posteriors not necessary but will be given extra points... B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: jacqui.c Date: 15 Aug 09 - 09:30 AM I'm in there then Bobert - lots of extra points for this posterior. Don't forget the feathers! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 15 Aug 09 - 09:43 AM Yes indeed, jacqui... Yer in!!! Okay, all you fine posteriorized womenz... Sign up now and avoid the Getaway rush... B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 15 Aug 09 - 04:50 PM 48 days. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 15 Aug 09 - 04:57 PM 48 days????? That barely gives me time to polish up "A Little Gest of Robin Hood"...I'm only up to verse 314, and I was hoping to do it at Sat. concert.... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 15 Aug 09 - 04:58 PM Some of our women-folk are probably used to being addressed as "poster material", but this is the first time they've been recruited for material posteriors. That Bobert, always breaking new ground!! :D A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Severn Date: 15 Aug 09 - 06:10 PM Better than being referred to as Im-poster Material, I guess..... Ain't nothin' like the real thing..... "Extra points for the posterior"......Sharp ones? Ow! That might hurt! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Genie Date: 15 Aug 09 - 08:10 PM Well, Amos, I guess breaking new ground is better than breaking new wind, eh? Hey, Bobert, I wanna know where I can redeem all those BBBBB* points I accumulated from last year? Genie *Bobert's Blues Band Big Bootay |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 15 Aug 09 - 08:46 PM What??? You didn't recieve yer redemption cataloge yet??? Geeze, that's a bummer (no pun inteneded) 'cause them points had to be redemed by the end of the year... But I'll see what I can do seein' as you didn't get yer cataloge... B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 15 Aug 09 - 09:55 PM It's a great wind breaking over the wole nation.... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 15 Aug 09 - 10:51 PM This year, could we have a tutorial or workshop on how to get the hot water to work in the showers? The governor on the hot water to protect against scalding bamboozled a bunch of us last year. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 15 Aug 09 - 10:55 PM I also need a lesson on how to stay up late, get up early, and get enough sleep in between. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway09 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 15 Aug 09 - 10:57 PM Wondering if a clone to do something to the title of this thread so that it crosslinks as a related thread to the program thread? You know, when related threads appear at the top of the thread? Boy, am I high maintenance!
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 15 Aug 09 - 11:20 PM The trick to the sleep is to stay up late, get up early, and just sleep twice as hard as usual in between. A lot of coffee and other spices also helps. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 15 Aug 09 - 11:42 PM Janie, you oughta know how to do it by now. You stay up late, get up for breakfast, goback to bed till luch, no much happens from breakfast to lunch except a lot of burping. When you are up for luch you should be ready to go till way past you bedtime of 9:00. Watch & see how sister Dani does it she stays up till at least 11:00, she's a real party girl. Maybe you're just not eating enough Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Genie Date: 16 Aug 09 - 12:12 AM Or you do what I did - twice - which is to stay up till about 5A and sleep through breakfast, then get up at least in time for lunch and maybe even for a 10:30 workshop. I hear lots of people complaining about the food, so I figure a little more sleep is worth more than breakfast anyway. (Just grab a couple nutrition bars and an apple or banana from the late night snack tray in the dining room and Voila! Breakfast in bed!) Plan B is to follow the lead of Marion and a couple of the rest of us and take a snooze on one of the couches in the cabin while Mick or Amos sings you a sweet bluesy or folksy lullabye. Then when Barry Finn comes in, 'round 4 AM, he'll revive you with a rollicking chantey. Works for me. G |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 16 Aug 09 - 09:12 AM Part of the problem with sleeping is them squeaky nylon/rubber matresses that make more noise than the crazies who play in the room next to you all night long... I'm gonna check into seein' if my brother will let me stay on his boat which is less than 5 miles away in Deale, Md... No noisy neigbors and no squeaky beds... B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Micca Date: 16 Aug 09 - 09:14 AM Bobert, no Floozettes to sing you to sleep neither |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 16 Aug 09 - 11:49 AM Exactly, Micca... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Tinker Date: 16 Aug 09 - 12:58 PM Ahhh Bobert that ain't a comentary on flozette lullabyes is it/ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 17 Aug 09 - 08:53 AM No, no... Of course it isn't... Ya' see, ya'll sing so purdy that it makes me want to stay up all night listenin' to ya'll... That's why I gotta get away so I can get some sleep... B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: My guru always said Date: 18 Aug 09 - 02:02 AM Any vacancies in the Floozettes?? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: jacqui.c Date: 18 Aug 09 - 02:25 AM Stick with us kid - we'll take you places. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 18 Aug 09 - 02:45 AM Careful Hils, them Mainei-axes are still outdoors looking for indoor plumbing Check your PM, I didn't get your e-mail Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Dani Date: 18 Aug 09 - 08:28 PM Hey, how did you get your bed to squeek? Mine was quiet as death, all both hours I spent in it. Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 18 Aug 09 - 11:31 PM I ain't leavin' on Sunday evening, like I did (for the first and hopefully last time) last year. The withdrawal pains were simply too abrupt. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Genie Date: 20 Aug 09 - 06:50 PM Yay! Glad to hear you've come to your senses, Janie! G § ; D |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Janie Date: 30 Aug 09 - 02:08 AM Roll call. My money is sent! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Fortunato Date: 30 Aug 09 - 06:35 AM See you there, Miss Janie. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - TEE SHIRTS From: Susan of DT Date: 30 Aug 09 - 07:59 PM If anyone wants Mudcat tee shirts, let us know. We don't have all sizes at this point and we don't bring many unless people reserve them. We mostly have large and small navy shirts and a couple of faded red ones in XXXL (not sure these XXXL are in good enough shape to sell). |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 02 Sep 09 - 01:44 PM YAYYYY!!!!! Just passed Budget Central Authorization PRocedures for the Getaway this year. See y'all on the jolly green! If Dani wants a squeaking bed I will.,....oh, never MIND!!!!!! :D A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 02 Sep 09 - 04:33 PM Seems as if reunions are in this yr. I'll be attending my 40th High School reunion on Saturday night then driving down for breakfast on Sunday morning & staying till Monday. If Anyone northern bound needs a lift on Monday let me know. Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Dani Date: 02 Sep 09 - 07:28 PM SOMEBODY reads my posts : ) Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Genie Date: 02 Sep 09 - 07:35 PM Ah, that Amos! Always eager to help out a damsel in distress! Soo generous! *g* Hey, guys, have a great Getaway. It's highly unlikely I'll make it this year (but if I did make this year's, I almost certainly couldn't make next year's). I'll be thinking of you and very jealous! Genie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: kendall Date: 02 Sep 09 - 07:38 PM Dani, I read your post but I'm too much of a gentleman to comment. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 02 Sep 09 - 07:40 PM I read them Dani. But I didn't want to touch them with Amos's mouth, I'll let him dig his own hole. If your bed was squeaking maybe you need some lubicant, age can cause some rusting in certain areas. Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 02 Sep 09 - 08:54 PM Barry, I think your remarks will lead to the cellar faster than mine!! At least I am paying justifiable compliments! A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 02 Sep 09 - 11:31 PM I was talking about your bed Amos, Dani said her bed wasn't squeaking. Now that the subject's come up I do remember the time when the 5 of us bunked in one room. I had the single bunk by the window. Were you on the top or the bottom & I can't remember if you sqeaked or not?? HA,HA,HA |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 02 Sep 09 - 11:32 PM Sorry, I always sign my posts but I was just laughing to hard & hit the submit by accident Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Tinker Date: 02 Sep 09 - 11:36 PM Boys...... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Joe Offer Date: 03 Sep 09 - 12:38 AM Barry, you were the one who turned the heat up to 90 degrees... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 03 Sep 09 - 12:47 AM I was trying to make Amos sweat Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,KT not logged in Date: 03 Sep 09 - 03:13 AM Okay, you're all making this sound like a whole lotta fun...I'm working on logistics but I still have quite a few details to work out before I can know for sure......like...time off work, airline tickets, (flying into and out of Reagan) lodging for the 24th, 1st, and 5th, rides to & from Getaway, and Chance & Suzette's, bedding.......geez, I ask for a lot, don't I? If anyone can assist with any of those little details, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks in advance, ever so much, for any help you might be able to offer! If it can all come together, I'm hoping to see you all. It's been too long! I've been listening to my Mudcat CDs in eager anticipation! KT |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Dani Date: 03 Sep 09 - 10:59 AM KT, ask and you shall receive. Make it happen! BTW, it's always hotter when Barry's around : ) Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 03 Sep 09 - 11:08 AM Someone open the windows! Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 03 Sep 09 - 11:41 AM Squirm, baby, squirm!!!! KT, I am coming in to BWI Thursday and will be happy to drive you to Chance's if you need me to. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Janie Date: 03 Sep 09 - 01:32 PM Oh Yes! Make it happen KT. It would grand to see you there. (and I wonder if Ebbie might fit into a piece of carry-on?) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 03 Sep 09 - 03:00 PM Oh, wonderful! KT again? And Ebbie....if at ALL possible. We all would pool our resources and manage lodging & transport. (and BWI 'tends' to be better access than Dulles or Reagan, unless you have special reasons.) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Dani Date: 03 Sep 09 - 03:50 PM Hey, kids, I'm looking at flights, now. If I play my cards right, I might even make it up Thur p.m.! Question is, where is BWI in relation to you? Should I rent a car from there, and thence to Getaway? Or, are there enough people getting in to BWI Friday that I should time it that way and carpool? Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 03 Sep 09 - 07:48 PM KT comin' to the Getaway!?!?!?.... Geeze... I can just see it now... She gains yet another audition for the BobertsBlueBand and I gotta fire her yet again and spend another tortured guilt filled years... Think I'll just stay home... (But, Bobert... Aren't you KT's #1 Adorning Fan???) Well, yeah, I am... (Well, then you can't stay home...) This is a set up... B;~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: KT Date: 04 Sep 09 - 03:05 AM Thanks everyone! I can't wait to see you all! I have an airline reservation, but am still trying to figure out rides and lodging. Bill, I am flying in and out of DC (Reagan/National), not Baltimore. I wish it were otherwise....I hope that doesn't make it too difficult to get there. Oh, to think I have another chance at the Bobert Blues band....If I start eating gravel now, perhaps I won't get fired this time! KT |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Joe Offer Date: 04 Sep 09 - 03:19 AM The connection to the Metro at National is pretty good, KT (as long as you don't get in ridiculously late and miss the last train). It's a bit of a walk, but not bad if your luggage has wheels. The Metro will take you very close to the Folk Ghetto. I'm looking forward to seeing you again. -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Micca Date: 04 Sep 09 - 04:25 AM KT, ya dont need to eat Gravel, Just Grits (they are very nearly the same thing)!!! you have made my day by saying you are going to be there!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: jacqui.c Date: 04 Sep 09 - 09:18 AM Yaaaeeeee!!!!! KT's coming to the Getaway! Any chance of Ebbie coming along too? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Genie Date: 04 Sep 09 - 09:26 AM Hey, KT, To further whet your appetite for being 'rehired' for the Blues Band, just go to YouTube and do a search for "FSGW Getaway" and "Bobert's Blues Band." You'll see a bit of what you missed last year. (The pay wasn't much, but the music was hot!) Genie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Tinker Date: 04 Sep 09 - 09:30 AM Okay if KT can find a way to make it come together... Keeping my fingers crossed that some unnamed bureaucratic government contractor actually cuts a check in time for Getaway..... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Fortunato Date: 04 Sep 09 - 10:29 AM KT! Yellow Line to Gallery Place change trains to Red Line to Silver Spring. See PM. Can anyone help KT with ride from the Metro to Chez Fortunato or her hotel, etc? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 04 Sep 09 - 11:42 AM Depending on timing--see PM,K T. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 04 Sep 09 - 01:00 PM Hmmmmmmmmm???? Yeah, seems that we do have an immediate opening in BobertsBluesBand, KT, that don't involve grits 'er gravel but does require, ahhhhhhh, a certain kinda dress and a peacock feather... Feather, BTW, to be provided... Dress??? Can't help ya' much but if you check out last years video I'm sure that, with yer imagination, you won't have any trouble fittin' in right nicely (the group, that is...) As fir trainin'??? Not to worry... The ladies can get ya' up to speed in no time... B;~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 04 Sep 09 - 02:06 PM "some" vehicles seem to end up being 37% beer cans by the end of the weekend, anyway... *grin* We shall plan that way again. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: KT Date: 04 Sep 09 - 10:54 PM YAHOO!!!! I have a ticket!!!! BIG change in plans!!! I'm now flying into and out of Baltimore!!!!!! Hoping to get to Chance & Suzette's on the 1st - still figuring out lodging for that night and a ride to and from Getaway in time to get a flight out of Baltimore at noon on the 5th. Details..... Haven't been successful in talking Ebbie into it, but....there's still time..... Yes, Tinker!!!! Make it so!!!! Gravel & grits....mmmmmmmm....... YAHOO!!!! Micca, when & where are you coming in? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 04 Sep 09 - 11:22 PM KT - Huzzah! Here's a suggest - ask if anyone in the greater DC area could put you up for the night. It seems there is no such thing as a reasonably priced hotel or motel these days, especially in metro areas, at least nothing that is both clean and safe, with no meth labs or drug deals going down three doors away. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 05 Sep 09 - 08:33 AM Keep talkin' to Ebbie, KT... I miss her terribly... B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Micca Date: 05 Sep 09 - 12:21 PM KT I am due into Dulles afternoon of 1st October!!!!Timing depends on wether Homeland Security are bored enoughto want to pull me in for a chat (again, they have 2 out of the last 4) see ya later |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: KT Date: 05 Sep 09 - 04:20 PM WOO HOO!! Four weeks from this moment, we'll all be bleary-eyed from not enough sleep, but happy..... KT |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Genie Date: 05 Sep 09 - 04:23 PM Well, ya know, Mic, you do kinda have that look of a likely terrorist. ; ) Or maybe they thought you were trying to smuggle Brit food into the states? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: maeve Date: 05 Sep 09 - 04:36 PM Good for you, KT. You (and Ebbie, I hope) go have a splendid time. maeve |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: KT Date: 05 Sep 09 - 06:28 PM Thanks, Maeve. I wish you were going, too. Any chance? KT |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Dani Date: 06 Sep 09 - 04:16 PM KT, I'm currently looking at BWI Thu eve, and out Mon eve. If so, there's a place we can stay/share near Chance's if you want to. pm! Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: KT Date: 07 Sep 09 - 12:28 AM As if going to the Getaway wasn't enough to have me jumping for joy in eager anticipation, guess who I get to see the night before I leave? PEGGY SEEGER!! yahoo! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 07 Sep 09 - 01:12 AM Tell her to come, too!!! A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: KT Date: 07 Sep 09 - 02:49 AM Hmmmm. now there's an idea...I'll check her schedule. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Nancy King Date: 07 Sep 09 - 10:51 AM Actually, we already invited her, but she had to turn us down -- gonna be in Alaska or someplace... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 08 Sep 09 - 04:45 PM Aw, dang. We can offer her indoor plumbing!! A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: maeve Date: 08 Sep 09 - 05:11 PM KY- no chance that I can see, thanks. I therefore charge you and every other participant to have a wonderful time. maeve |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: ClaireBear Date: 08 Sep 09 - 06:26 PM Got my airline tickets and a car reservation, in case I can't cadge a ride somewhere -- whee! (Into Dulles 6:30am Friday, out of Dulles 5:30pm Monday -- anybody want to share the car?) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 13 Sep 09 - 11:46 PM About this time 3 weeks from now, song circles and good conversation will be building heads of steam in every nook and cranny of West River, as everyone catches their "second wind" after a day of workshop song circles and the Sunday night concert. Who knows, maybe I'll actually go to bed before 4:00 am this year? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 13 Sep 09 - 11:52 PM Dang, Janie, not if yer dancin' wid me and LEJ! A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: David Ingerson Date: 18 Sep 09 - 05:56 PM I'm hoping for a lift from the Baltimore Washington Airport on Friday any time after 10:00 AM. I'd be glad to wait for a more convenient time or to take public transport to a more convenient spot if either would help me get a lift. Thanks much! Cheers, David |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 21 Sep 09 - 10:35 PM A friendly reminder regarding the silent auction. While I don't know, I am hopeful there will be more space for it this year than in the two previous years at West River. All items are welcomed and are a tax deductible donation (I think. Dean? Charlie?) Music. Books, Teapots, crafts, instruments, double boilers, Frederick's of Hollywood underwear (as long as the tags are still on;^). Bring an item, and bring money or a checkbook to bid. The auction supports the Getaway scholarship fund, and makes it possible for people to attend that might not otherwise be able to. Roger, I sure hope Marge is going to come this year. Aside from me dearly wanting to see her, her hovering around the table to pounce with a last minute bid to be sure she got the items she wanted was right good for "bidniz." |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 21 Sep 09 - 11:03 PM I think I have you covered David--PM me a cell number if you have one. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Charlie Baum Date: 21 Sep 09 - 11:13 PM The donations are tax-deductible "to the extent allowed by law." That means the giver of the gift can declare a donation of the fair market value of the item, and the purchaser can claim a donation of whatever was paid in excess of the fair market value of the item. I I have a widget which in good faith I believe to be worth $20, I can claim a deduction of $20. If I bid $32 for it, and win the bid, I can claim $12 of donation, because it was only worth $20, and the rest was money given to a good cause. There should be lots more room, by the way-- we're planning to move the auction into the old Dining Hall, along with the marketplace. (Bring your CDs, DVDs, and other products for sale.) --Charlie Baum |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 22 Sep 09 - 11:34 AM There will be some head scratchin' and mumbling as we try to figger out where it all fits best in the old dining hall. (The evening concerts will be down towards the fireplace...without all those tables...just chairs & a stage area) I'll plan to be there early, as usual, to help lug tables and anticipate traffic patterns. (It will be fine...we'll form a committee! ☺ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Ebbie Date: 22 Sep 09 - 10:23 PM Oh, dear. Oh, dear. I knew better than to open this thread. There is a good deal to be said for denial. NEXT year. I have little doubt but that when KT comes glowing back I'll be beside myself. After weeping and swearing and stomping around, I will be shaking out my handbags and opening new savings accounts so that by next October I'll be in fine shape. In the meantime: Have a wonderful time. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 23 Sep 09 - 12:30 AM I have such an image of you in my head, Ebbie, from that description! Are you sure you can't fold yourself up small enough to fit into KT's carry-on? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Ebbie Date: 23 Sep 09 - 12:32 AM Waaal. Maybe if I let the air out? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,kt not logged in Date: 23 Sep 09 - 02:57 AM Ebbie, GUFFAW!!!!!! (that's SO much more satisfying than lol!!) Heck, you don't even have to fit into my carry on- I'd gladly pay the $25.00 for another bag! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,kt not logged in Date: 23 Sep 09 - 02:58 AM ummm....to PUT you in, that is..... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Micca Date: 23 Sep 09 - 08:29 AM Anyone leaving The Getaway going to Silver Spring MD on Monday 5th October? I need a ride Chez Chance and Suzette as they usually have to leave on Sunday eve. many Thanks in advance Micca |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Nancy King Date: 23 Sep 09 - 08:48 AM No problem, Micca. Should be several of us going in that direction Monday morning. In fact, I'll take you myself! I'll have to stick around for a while at the camp helping clean up and collecting hugs, then be on my way. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 23 Sep 09 - 10:22 AM Yep...and if she can't, I can..we are usually about the last to leave. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 23 Sep 09 - 12:08 PM Micca, where are you before the getaway (and why aren't you up here in NH) and where are you after it? Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: My guru always said Date: 23 Sep 09 - 12:16 PM Barry: Sadly Micca has not been allowed out to play from work early enough & will arrive in time for Chance & Susette's pre-Getaway Sing! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Micca Date: 23 Sep 09 - 12:42 PM Barry, Hils has eloquently described the "problem" they won't give me the extra time off to get to the Portsmouth festival, but after the Getaway, I plan to be in Maine and NH for the AGM of the NH-UK friendship group meeting and to visit friends and relatives in both states so I hope I get to see and sing with you then. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: ClaireBear Date: 23 Sep 09 - 12:57 PM If anyone is heading to the Getaway from the area of Dulles sometime after 7:00am Friday and either does or doesn't have a car, I would be happy either to need a ride or to offer one. I have a rental on reserve but would just as soon not use it, if I can find another way to get to West River and back (my flight out from Dulles is on Monday at 5:30pm). And if I am going to use a rental car, I'd love to help someone else get to the Getaway, with or without sharing the cost. Cheers, Claire |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 24 Sep 09 - 08:25 PM Weather forecast: October 1 Sunshine Low: 51 °FHigh: 70 °F Friday, Oct 2 Mostly sunny Low: 53 °FHigh: 69 °F Saturday, Oct 3 Periods of rain Low: 48 °FHigh: 68 °F Sunday, Oct 4 A passing afternoon showerLow: 53 °FHigh: 70 °F Monday, Oct 5 An afternoon showerLow: 58 °F |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 24 Sep 09 - 09:54 PM Claire...PM of inquiry about schedules sent. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 27 Sep 09 - 12:13 AM In my suitcase, I will carry.... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: kendall Date: 27 Sep 09 - 06:44 AM I hope to have a couple of new recordings this year. More stuff that was dredged up from the past. There will be a CD and a DVD IF I can get me computer out of the shop in time! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Dani Date: 27 Sep 09 - 09:04 AM In my suitcase, I will carry.... auction items, clean underwear and a toothbrush, various books promised to various people, and a bottle of (cough medicine)..... Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 27 Sep 09 - 09:07 AM (((cough))) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 27 Sep 09 - 10:01 AM Do you need to specify *clean* underwear? ☺ In my van I will have, among other things, a box with a big plastic bag for stray, empty {cough medicine} bottles that might appear. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Severn Date: 27 Sep 09 - 10:29 AM Bill, To strike a syrup-ticious tonic chord, may your coughers be filled by the end of the weekend by empty coughin's seeking a decent burial. Now, that's Cold Comfort, I realize, indeed (and in word, but here's hoping that all ills be cured as thoroughly as can, say, a Smithfield Ham. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 27 Sep 09 - 11:31 AM hmmm.. I 'may' need to bring an extra bag for purveyors of excessive puns.... *grin& |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Gorgeous Gary Date: 27 Sep 09 - 11:53 AM Bill, Got a better idea--all you need are a couple of cans labeled as "Pun Fine" cans. Stick one in each room. Someone cracks a pun--they gotta drop in a nickel (or dime, or quarter). Proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund. -- Gary |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Severn Date: 27 Sep 09 - 12:22 PM Gary, Some of the worst of us would have to deposit enough money that we'd have to go broke and have to draw on the fund money just to be able to pay our way back in next year, so, in the end, they'd only still break even..... But forewarned, may have to be fore-almed, if we're forced to offer admissions of gilt. Next thing you know, they'll be asking similar donations for such things as all mention of sailors named Jack, all unhappy endings of ballads or for all songs beginning with "As I Roved Out...". I realize that people have tried finding ways for many years of making Folk Music pay, but..... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Dani Date: 27 Sep 09 - 12:30 PM Let me preface this by saying I consider it a privilege to attend the Getaway, and am staggered by the value for the money.... However... the registration page says that 2 or more are cheaper with a membership. I'm assuming that if more than 2 are registering, one would purchase a family membership, in which case it would cost more, rather than less $$. Dani (wayyyyy out-of-towner) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Lonesome EJ Date: 27 Sep 09 - 03:42 PM In my suitcase I will carry... harmonicas, shorts (if its warm enough), wool sweater (if its cold enough), bib overalls and clod-hoppers for the Bluegrass Session, crabtrap, crab seasonings in case I catch crabs, earplugs to ward off the snorings of my roommates, full set of Childe's Ballads so I can follow along, and other things of less importance. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 27 Sep 09 - 07:04 PM Better off with a little kerosene for the crabs, EJ.... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Ebbie Date: 28 Sep 09 - 12:35 AM Don't bring matches.:) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Lonesome EJ Date: 28 Sep 09 - 02:15 AM I'm talking about the crabs in the Bay just 50 feet from the Dining Hall. Maryland is the crab capital of the country, right? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Joe Offer Date: 28 Sep 09 - 02:25 AM Ernie, there's a nice restaurant across the water from camp, and they have several good crab dishes. Let's go early and go out to eat. Even if you DO catch a crab, I don't think the camp is going to let you cook it in their new dining hall. -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 28 Sep 09 - 08:05 AM The Bay is about all crabbed out anyway, EJ... What is being sold as crabmeat is usually skate wings... LOL... (Don't listen to Boberdz, EJ... There are plenty of crabs in the Bay...) Oh yeah??? Then why are they $25 a dozen??? Nevermind... B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Lonesome EJ Date: 28 Sep 09 - 12:16 PM Don't be so crabby, Joe. And Bobert, what does a guy from West Bigod Virginia know about crabs anyway? I mean, I'm sure you are an expert on squirrel, coon, possum, crawdad, and other of the Mountaineer basic food groups, but crab? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 28 Sep 09 - 12:41 PM THey do a lot of crabbing out there, Lonesome--'speshully the wimminfolk. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 28 Sep 09 - 01:09 PM you never know! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Severn Date: 28 Sep 09 - 01:51 PM Last year, some attending friends who don't sing went off for the afternoon and ate some hard shell crabs. They had six left over and they brought them back to West River and gave them to me. There were more than I could eat when I brought them out after dinner, so I thought I'd share some of our World famed Maryland cuisine with some of my UK friends. One was game but inexperienced and struggled a bit, one declined politely, another shuddered in revulsion when I opened one up. I gave up on cultural exchange, called over some coastal-raised friends and we tore right into them. So it's crabcakes, flounder styffed with crabmeat, Crab Norfolk or the like for those who don't like a mess or working a bit for your meal and and some newspapers to spread on the table, lots of napkins and a mallet or sharp knife at least for the hardcore hardshell crab lovers, but for goodness sakes, get some Maryland Seafood while you're in the area! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Lonesome EJ Date: 28 Sep 09 - 01:58 PM Severn, When in your part of the world, I usually go for the crabcakes, with a little hot sauce. Never actually cracked into a crab. Do you just eat the legs or is the torso where the good stuff is? (I can hear the Vegans gagging already). Joe, I'd love to get some crab at that restaurant where you and I and Amos have eaten before, if we get to the camp early enough. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Severn Date: 28 Sep 09 - 02:36 PM LEJ, You open up the crab by pulling up on the "bib" underneath, take off the top shell half and turn it over to put waste matter in, scrape out the gills and mustardy-looking stuff inside and what's left is the good backfin meat (what you refer to as torso) encased in a shell you have to break open, and the legs and claws. You pull off the legs and claws and attack the good backfin meat first. A sharp knife, a wooden mallet or a metal nutcracker can be used as aids in breaking the shell and getting to the best meat. You then pick out the meat with your fingers and eat it as you go. Restaurants usually issue bibs for the crab eaters. A couple of strategically placed paper bags will hold all the shells that get thrown away.Newspapers will be spread across the top of the table. The legs and claws get cracked next and the meat (good, but in Blue Crabs, not as good as the body meat)gets picked from them. A dish of melted butter is usually set by to dip the crabmeat in. When the first one is thoroughly demolished and picked clean, you start on your next one. Beer is the traditional drink of choice with the hardshell crabs, and some beer, along with Old Bay Seasoning and whatever else, is part of what's added to the water in the big pot that they are boiled in. It's a messy, but wonderful experience, and I'll serve as guide for any party that wants to go out and order some, as I'm not working at the moment and I'll actually get there at a decent daylight time well rested for once. The Maryland tradition is to get large amounts of people on a weekend and order crabs by the bushel and feast on large numbers of them. ....but crabcakes are perfectly wonderful, as well. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 28 Sep 09 - 03:11 PM "When in your part of the world, I usually go for the crabcakes, with a little hot sauce. Never actually cracked into a crab. Do you just eat the legs or is the torso where the good stuff is? (I can hear the Vegans gagging already)." EJ, you eat anything that's not hard! Hah,Hah Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Fortunato Date: 28 Sep 09 - 03:46 PM EJ, scholars differ about eating everything you find in the shell. A well cooked crab will yield some backfin lump when you pull the swimmer legs away, and oftem a bit with each leg. The legs themselve are not worth much unless its a VERY large crab. Unlike Barry the mighty Finn, I don't eat the greenish 'mustard' or gray gills, inside the shell. Severn has it right above, except I like to crack the shell or carapace in two halves to facilitate retrieving the white flesh of the crab. You should know the latin name for the Blue Crab is Callinectes Sapidus, Beautiful Swimmer. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 28 Sep 09 - 03:55 PM quick images It's not hard to learn the basics, but it takes a few trips to get fast and 'complete' at it. (The first time I tried it, I allowed as how crabs were a good diet food, as the calories expended were almost as much as those gained from the meal...not counting the beer, of course) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Lonesome EJ Date: 28 Sep 09 - 04:21 PM Wow. Labor-intensive for the reward gained. I'm surprised the crab cakes aren't more expensive. Unless, of course, there's a lot of something else beside crab in them. And what's Crab Norfolk? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 28 Sep 09 - 04:30 PM no fork needed Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Lonesome EJ Date: 28 Sep 09 - 04:44 PM Are you sh&##*ng me Barry? Did I just fall for the oldest joke on the east coast? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 28 Sep 09 - 04:44 PM Getting close to time Goin' cross thatline Fly a big jet airplane Back in time..... Hey, I yam gettin' excited at the prospect!! A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Fortunato Date: 28 Sep 09 - 06:48 PM Crab cakes are supposed to look like a baseball made of backfin. Not a brown, deep-fried, wafer of bread crumbs with crab juice sprayed on. A chef will use a little egg batter to hold it together. Wait, wait, this is a Getaway thread. yes, we will see some of you soon at the pregetaway singaround. We usually stop at the Royal Mile Pub for Lunch around 1:00 or so for lunch on Friday and then on to West River. I take the southern route, disliking Rt 50. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 28 Sep 09 - 07:09 PM Pregetawegnant with anticipation! A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 28 Sep 09 - 07:36 PM Well, first of all, yeah... I did my 20 years in Wes Ginny but... ...before that I lived in Virginny and Virginny is crab country... Okay, maybe not southwest Virginniy but everyone else is crab pickers... Now crab pickin' ain't all about crab... It's about the important stuff like socializin' and gettin' fallin' down drunk... Ya' see, there really ain't enough real food in crabs to absorb the alcohol so everyone goes to crab pickin's for one purpose, which I allready alluded to which is the drunk part... Speakin' of gettin' drunk, Amos, howz about stoppin' in one of them baggie stores in California and pick me up a bag of good weed??? There ain't much good weed 'round these parts 'cause you Wes Coasters done got it all stashed fir yerselves... So, how about it, pal??? B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 28 Sep 09 - 08:29 PM Right, Bobert. Tell him to hide it in his shoe. They'll never find it there. Right? LEJ, approaching the end of the season, anyway, at least that far north on the Bay. And if they're around, don't need no crab pot. A chicken wing or thigh with a string tied around it and a net will suffice. Annie took us to a large community clambake/crabfeast at Crisfield, MD, this summer. It is apparently a huge local event designed for all the local politicians to shake everyone's hand. Pay a single fee, and all the blue crabs, fried clams, fried fish fillets, corn-on-the-cob and sweet potato fries you can eat, as well as all the Michelob, Budweiser, and CocaCola products you can drink. I opted for the crabs and bottled water. I got tired, physically, and also of the carnage, before I got full. I guess I'll be glad to settle for the frozen flounder or ocean perch fillet that is bound to be an offering one night in the cafeteria. Besides, you don't want them harps rusting when they fall out 'o yer pocket when you lean over to net a crab off the little dock. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 28 Sep 09 - 09:04 PM No lie... I was over at my brother's beat up marina (boyz club) in Deale, Md. which is about 10 minutes from the Getaway and I was crabbin' from the dock and bent over to try to net up a crab and my cell phone fell outta my shirt pocket... Never did find it... Plus, I missed the crab... That's just one of the reason why I play the blues... Yo, Amos... Don't listen to Janie... Put the weed in yer geetar case... They run them thru the x-ray machine before stickin' 'um in the baggage compartment but that's about it... No body cavity stuff... No sniffy dogs... Just stick it in there and all will be fine... Girls???... Always trying to get ya' caught doin' dumb stuff??? Like what's that all about, anyway??? Geetar case, ya' hear??? B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Joe Offer Date: 28 Sep 09 - 09:10 PM Severn gave me a crab after dinner at the last Getaway. It really was terrific. We get a lot of crab here in Northern California in the Spring, but not much the rest of the year - so Severn's crab was a real treat. I guess that was the first hardshell crab I've eaten on the East Coast, since I like the crabcakes so much and I get my share of hardshell crab here in California. Crab tastes best when you catch it and cook it yourself, but I've done that only once. -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 28 Sep 09 - 09:26 PM On the advantage of being a ggiirrll. Been crabbing with my sis a few times out on the Chesapeake Bay, with limited success catching crabs of legal size. However, I remember being out with her in a canoe, probably 20+ years ago. We were having some success with our chicken parts and strings, but doubtful we were going to haul in enough blue crabs to serve as a main course for 4. A motorized skiff approached us, handsome young man aboard. He pulled along side and handed over close to 1/2 bushel legal-sized crabs, smiled broadly, then powered away. I hope to hear some "skipjack" songs this weekend. While there are plenty of well-known sea chanties, I'll be curious to learn of any songs regarding "Watermen," i.e. any tradition of song among commercial fishermen (aside from whalers) among the bays and coastal waters of the mid-Atlantic coastal region. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 28 Sep 09 - 10:05 PM Janie, try the Manhaden shanties & songs of the Georgia Sea Islands, loaded with songs of the inshore fisheries Did loads of crabbing as a kid on Cape Cod, we get blue crabs there too. I also got some crab at last yrs getaway, it's well worth the work, lot like working on a lobster but you unNew Englanders wouldn't know much bout lobsters if you were bit by one. For crabbing we used to use dead dogs as bait until we ran out of dead dogs. We'd run down the dogs with a string cans tied together & corral them & then let the bugs at them. Where'd we get the bugs you might ask? We'd go bug hunting in the tenement alleys, we'd use rotten potatoes to lure them out of hiding then use the same tin cans we used to catch the dogs, on the bugs. They were huge bugs but the cans were those gallon size cans, the industrial type cans. We used to get the cans from the old brewery. You may not believe but in the area of Boston where I grew up, right down the street from my grandfather's house there were at least 5 of 6 breweries, in time most where all burnt down , I think 1 or 2 are still standing, empty of course. Back to the cans. When they were mixing the hops & yeast & the other stuff they'd have these huge 1 gallons cans, tons of them & I never knew what was in them cause the labels were always charred off them but they had them & when they were finished with them they stocked them out by the loading docks & waited till Friday for the collection guy to come around with his horse & buggy & collect them them. We never stole the cans, we bargined with the buggie guy for them. We'd trade him horse food for the cans. Yup, really, these horses were big & needed all kinds of food & we had a good in with the crabbers who'd give us crabs if we left them alone & didn't bother them for protection money. We never was gonna hurt them, them bei8ng pretty mean themselves & they never really needed protection either but that's what made our world back then run. Speaking of running anyone ever run down a dead dog? Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Severn Date: 28 Sep 09 - 10:33 PM I think we've just been baited by a master! At least the dead dogs got a proper Barry-al by "Back" Finn, the crabber from the horse and buggie days. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Severn Date: 28 Sep 09 - 10:44 PM 200 LEJ, Crab Norfolk is in a butter sauce. I don't have the exact recipe in the seafood book I have. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 28 Sep 09 - 10:52 PM I've never heard Barry the Finn get horse, but he's always been a little buggy. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 28 Sep 09 - 11:03 PM buggy but never crabby Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 29 Sep 09 - 05:50 AM So, should I bring any crystalized ginger this year? I took home way too much last year, but if anyone is interested... Gathering broken instruments for the workshop on them... Anybody need a trombone? Or two? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Fortunato Date: 29 Sep 09 - 06:21 AM Barry Finnigan's awake or dreaming he is awake and at the end of the alley was where they emptied the chamber pots, and high above Barry blessed his shaving water, domini domini I can beat you at checkers you can beat me at dominooooooooooos. hee, heeeee |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Micca Date: 29 Sep 09 - 02:00 PM Just had a message from Hilary Ward (My Guru Always Says) that they are and will be out of touch until Thursday morning at least as " it is really out in the boonies here" |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 29 Sep 09 - 09:48 PM While packing, keep an eye on the weather forecast, in case you need to toss your Wellys into the trunk. Right now, "showers likely" has been added for the weekend. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 29 Sep 09 - 10:17 PM Latest is 'showers Friday night & into Sat. morning, then partly cloudy Sat. afternoon and sunny Sunday'...with more sunny on Monday. low 70s daytime, mid 50s at night. We can live with that if it's accurate. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 29 Sep 09 - 10:23 PM We can live with whatever the weather is - I mean - we do it everyday. And unlike at Ramblewood, if you do get wet and chilled, you can go inside and get warm and dry again. (At Ramblewood, we could only get dry, but once cold, we were cold for the duration;>) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Dani Date: 30 Sep 09 - 07:12 AM I'M in for some ginger. Have missed it. Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 30 Sep 09 - 07:24 AM OK, Dani. I'll probably only bring 5 kilos this time... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 30 Sep 09 - 09:35 AM Shall we re-Joyce, by Chance? A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 30 Sep 09 - 03:11 PM Thursday Night Mostly clear in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 50. Southwest winds around 5 mph...becoming south after midnight. Friday Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Friday Night Mostly cloudy. Showers likely...mainly after midnight. Lows around 60. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. rain Saturday Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent. » Saturday Night Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Sunday Partly sunny. Highs around 70. Sunday Night Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Monday Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Monday Night Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 30 Sep 09 - 05:58 PM Rain??? Great!!! Make Amos's bag even more popular... Somethin' about the sound of rain that makes ya just wanta sit around the shanty and put a good buzz on... B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 30 Sep 09 - 07:11 PM Remember, there are odors and stains, etc. that we don't wanta leave around for Methodists to ponder. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 30 Sep 09 - 07:35 PM What else do Methodists have to do??? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 30 Sep 09 - 07:46 PM *grin*...they run camps to tempt us to give up being Baptists. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Leadfingers Date: 30 Sep 09 - 07:57 PM Mutter Mutter Mutter ! Cant Get Across This Year !! Mutter Mutter ! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 30 Sep 09 - 09:33 PM I'm all aflutter with stuff like trying to figure out where I stored my sleeping bag, wishing I had put the printer paper already used on one side in so the blank side printed the night I was printing out prospective song lyrics, and reminding myself to remember to bring towels. Not to mention seeing all you pals and gals again after a year. Glad the rooms are guaranteed for a late arrival;^) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 30 Sep 09 - 11:46 PM Ha! I think I have everything rounded up, and mostly packed. Working late tomorrow night and want to be loaded up Friday morning so I can leave from work a bit early. See All Y'all sometime Friday night. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Micca Date: 01 Oct 09 - 01:11 AM Well, I am enjoying a 6 am Breakfast here in London before I set off for Heathrow on my way to Washington DC and the Getaway, The Fun starts here |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: jacqui.c Date: 01 Oct 09 - 04:38 AM We're on our way! Albany this morning and then travelling down as far as we feel comfortable to get an early start on the morrow. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 01 Oct 09 - 08:28 AM Janie, Do you want any "mole plant" (castor plant) beans??? I think they are illegal to sell but I think okay to share with friends... Drive safe, Jacqui... B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Dani Date: 01 Oct 09 - 09:02 AM May I have a few Bobert? I love those things, and need a new 'wall' for my front porch. I am doing laundry, packing, working, hoping to get my ducks in a row for a late afternoon drive up tomorrow. Can't wait. Will be thinking of y'all who are @ Chance and Susette's tonight! Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Fortunato Date: 01 Oct 09 - 09:53 AM Dani don't forget the toast to absent friends (your name here) at 8:00EDT. Wish you would be here but we'll see you tomorrow. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: My guru always said Date: 01 Oct 09 - 01:22 PM We are so looking forward to meeting everyone either tonight or tomorrow! Just back online for a few moments before we set off again on our whirlwind tour *grin* Safe journeys everyone!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: maeve Date: 01 Oct 09 - 01:29 PM You are going to love My guru & co. We certainly did here in Maine. At 8pm I'll be enjoying a Dave Goulder concert. I salute you all in advance! maeve |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: ClaireBear Date: 01 Oct 09 - 01:44 PM I'll be driving to the airport at 8pm Mudtime. But I'll think toastlike thoughts, and maybe see you at the Royal Mile tomorrow (if I can find it). |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 01 Oct 09 - 04:29 PM Why, Claire...it's only 5 minute from MY house..we can just....'' Oh...never mind...*grin* |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: ClaireBear Date: 01 Oct 09 - 07:17 PM I would if I could teleport there, dear boy. But I've been working on my ballads anyway. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: jacqui.c Date: 01 Oct 09 - 07:26 PM WE're holed up at the Clarion hotel in Willmington in Delaware. Kendall's surgeon is happy with his progress, although just wants to do another biopsy in a couple of week's time, just to confirm. We've had a good meal, some alcohol and are settling down for the night to relax before the final leg of the trip tomorrow. See ya all soon!!!!!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 01 Oct 09 - 07:37 PM Well, thanks fir tellin' us about Kendall needin' another biopsy, jacqui... Tell him not to worry... I'll throw some tools in the back of the Honda and take care of that little procedure this weekend and save ya'll the time and gas money later... Ya' bring yer dress??? B:~) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Dan Schatz Date: 01 Oct 09 - 09:50 PM With all due respect, Jacqui, you're a fool for staying in a Wilmington hotel. We're 15 minutes up the road and you could have had a nice private room to stay in. Sheesh! Remember that next time! Dan |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 01 Oct 09 - 10:56 PM All but a few last minute items are loaded in the car. Hope to leave the clinic by 3:00 and be hugging folks I haven't seen in a year between 9:00 and 10:00 tomorrow night. No Castor Bean for me Bobert, but thanks for the offer. I like it, but it is too big for my limited space. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Ebbie Date: 01 Oct 09 - 11:56 PM Chance - and ALL - how I wish I'd been in when you and your boisterous crowd made the call! I wasn't far away- I'm in the process of moving just 50 feet down the hall (25 people) and you must have caught me at a moment that I was 'out'. It sounds like you're having a great time- no surprises there. Anyone who has never made it to Chance and Susette's Pre-Getaway Singaround, pencil it in for the next time. You won't be sorry. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Dan Schatz Date: 02 Oct 09 - 12:05 AM We'll see folks on Saturday around lunch time. And we're bringing all the copies of Singing Through the Hard Times anyone could want. Get 'em while they're fresh! Dan |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Big Mick Date: 02 Oct 09 - 08:42 AM Unfortunately, I am not going to make it. This breaks my heart, but the work on the CD here in Toronto is going to take a day longer than I anticipated, and that would put me at Getaway after midnight on Saturday. I feel very badly, and I apologize sincerely to the organizers and volunteers for the finest folk organization anywhere. These folks work very hard, are devoted to the music, and are my friends. I do not like this as I feel strongly about keeping committments, and feel great loyalty and devotion to the FSGW folk community. I hope they will forgive me. And just as bad is that I won't be able to spend time with all of you. I truly look forward to this gathering, and seeing you all. I hope it is understood that I am hard at work on making this music and getting back in the musical saddle. Enjoy the Getaway, folks and know that I wish I were there with you. All the best, Mick |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: SINSULL Date: 02 Oct 09 - 09:10 AM Back in the musical saddle? Were you planning to perform Ghost Riders in costume again???? Seamus and I are content to stay in touch via computer. Enjoy all. SINS |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Dan Schatz Date: 02 Oct 09 - 10:07 AM We'll miss you, Mick. But since we know you're going to give each and every one of us who were counting seeing you a copy of the new CD, we'll let it go... ;-) And Mary, let's not bring up the Ghost Riders, or we won't get him back! Dan |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: SINSULL Date: 02 Oct 09 - 10:11 AM I still have the costumes... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Tinker Date: 02 Oct 09 - 10:58 AM And I was hoping Mick would keep my spot warm in the floozette line up.... tinker I'm coming in Sunday morning with Barry. Pick up on the Jersey Turnpike in the wee small hours.... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 02 Oct 09 - 12:13 PM Sunday? SUNDAY? Too many no-shows and late arrivals.. what ever happened to the Jivaro Indian system? (plan a-head) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 02 Oct 09 - 02:24 PM Could any one at the Getaway ask Jon & Rika if they left a box of CD's at the Press Room friday night at the Maritime festival & let me now here. Tinker & I will be showing up at the Getaway Sunday morning for breakfast & I can bring the CD's if they belong to them Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Janie Date: 02 Oct 09 - 02:52 PM Headed out the clinic door shortly, if not before then. See ya'll in about 6 hours! Janie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Dani Date: 02 Oct 09 - 02:56 PM Mick's not gonna keep ANYONE'S spot warm in Toronto. We'll have to fend for ourselves. Shoot, Mick, I remember when a midnight run was right up your alley, too : ) Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Genie Date: 02 Oct 09 - 04:23 PM It's OK, Tinker. Mick looks right down silly in a floozie dress with feathers. (I don't think he's Bobert's type.) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: SINSULL Date: 02 Oct 09 - 04:49 PM There's always the lime green thong with potato. Even Bobert can't resist that. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Ebbie Date: 02 Oct 09 - 05:45 PM What? Sinsull, you mean that you're not down there? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Tinker Date: 02 Oct 09 - 08:29 PM Hmmmm.... Ya know somehow that potato got left in my car a couple years back. I found it in a pretty gift bag.... Perhaps it would appreciate a make over in total flooze .... the thong was not in the bag.... Now if it could just be combined with the right piece of hideobelia...hmmmmm... Bill, I did plan ahead, but my cars decided to require repairs at the same time our income got tied up in the wonders of government contract payment delays.... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Big Mick Date: 03 Oct 09 - 01:18 AM Just in from Paul's. I will write more in the morning ........ but to the double entendre monarch ..... you made me smile........ Mick |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Tinker Date: 03 Oct 09 - 11:18 PM Talked to Barry and he's on his way south.... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: SINSULL Date: 04 Oct 09 - 09:34 AM No Ebbie. I am in Maine with Seamus - got the puppy all to myself. So life is good. Saw KT at Jacqui and Kendall's. I don't remember when I have laughed so long and so hard. I will never look at a Hefty bag the same again. KT will explain. Next year. How about you? Mary |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 04 Oct 09 - 08:30 PM Just got home... Beat... Great time... Sorry to have not gotten a goodbye hugs from Jacqui, Dani and, yeah, the weedman, Amos... lol... B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: maeve Date: 04 Oct 09 - 08:32 PM Anyone having fun over there in Getaway land? maeve |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 04 Oct 09 - 08:36 PM Yes. Evening concert right now... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 04 Oct 09 - 08:47 PM Gordon Bok just finished... Now Dick Greenhouse is finished.... we are in intermission. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 04 Oct 09 - 08:48 PM nope- A change.. Hil and others. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 04 Oct 09 - 08:51 PM Hils, KT, charmion, Jacqui, Clairebear J. woods, tinker, |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 04 Oct 09 - 08:53 PM NOW we are having intermission... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: maeve Date: 04 Oct 09 - 08:56 PM Thanks, Bruce! Please give my regards as appropriate. You just mentioned several friends. I appreciate the update. maeve, writing new songs in Maine. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 04 Oct 09 - 09:18 PM Tinker , Claire, KT, Jacqui send greetings... Amos says hi. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 04 Oct 09 - 09:22 PM starting again... did not catch up with others... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Jeri Date: 04 Oct 09 - 09:24 PM Just tell me you aren't sitting in the audience all WiFi'd up and typing away... ...WITH NO G.D. VIDEO CAMERA!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 04 Oct 09 - 09:25 PM Pete the spy, Clairebear, Keith Baldwin coming up ( next three) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 04 Oct 09 - 09:30 PM Amos is taping, I'm in the back with a link that keeps dropping out. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 04 Oct 09 - 09:40 PM Ron Davies and others, then Micca... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: maeve Date: 04 Oct 09 - 09:41 PM Thanks, Bruce, that's nice. Hi there, Jeri. Feel strongly about it, do you? LOL Off to bed, me. maeve |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 04 Oct 09 - 09:46 PM Good night. May you dream of heart's desire and wake to a bright dawn. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 04 Oct 09 - 09:53 PM Hils up now... "I roam and ramble in lonely places..." |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Maryrrf Date: 04 Oct 09 - 09:53 PM I just got back, tired but glad I got made it after all. It was another great Getaway. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: maeve Date: 04 Oct 09 - 10:10 PM One last peek- Bruce, that's lovely, thank you. Hilary- Oh what a beautiful person and voice! Maryrrf- So glad you made it after all. Now, goodnight! maeve |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: beardedbruce Date: 04 Oct 09 - 10:14 PM now the Laprelles |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Dani Date: 05 Oct 09 - 07:38 AM - good to sleep for more than a couple hours at a time - sorry that hugs were missed (they were missed!) but squeezing in o.n.e. last workshop made us have to literally run out the door. - only one regret..... how could I have screwed up the schedule and missed the blues jam?!?! sincere, humble, sad regret. My only excuse is that the Sandy Paton memorial was not something you could do 'part' of, and I misread the blocks after that. I trust it was just as good with one fewer floozie? - so nice (mellower than previous years?). More later, after catching up @ work. Thanks, y'all, for absolutely everything. Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 05 Oct 09 - 08:20 AM Next year, Dani... Truth be known, this year's blues ja, did not campare to last years... Maybe next year we'll only have to go against God rather than Sandy Patton...lol... B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: SINSULL Date: 05 Oct 09 - 08:38 AM Nobody listens to me - all you needed was an inflatable flamingo to spice up your act. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Dani Date: 05 Oct 09 - 08:43 AM (snort) Bobert. Really. I mean, first Utah, then Sandy. Is someone trying to send a message?! Well, anyway, if the Second Coming happens just down the road, the rest of us who want to have a REALLY good time will be in the jam. Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: skarpi Date: 05 Oct 09 - 09:36 AM sniff !!! some other time am ment to be there . all the best Skarpi |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Micca Date: 05 Oct 09 - 04:22 PM Just got back and on line at Fortunatos after a WONDERFUL weekend, I thought for the last coupla years I was becoming sensible and getting to bed early-ish (possibly due to the World shortage of Midnight Oil)but this year its been 2.30 am, 3.40am and some indeterminate time close to 4 am (the vagueness about the time is due to Port, Champagne and other celebratory drinking)and I am Knackered. I have had a wonderful Getaway with Hugs and Friends and INCREDIBLE singing and just floating in a sea ofconnected Friendship that transcends National and World boundaries. So many moments to recall and remember!! one of the best (to whet the appetite of those who werent there) at about 1.30 this morning Elizabeth LaPrelle singing the Parting Glass in the most electrifying way to a small privelaged group in the Retreat centre, On a different plane Singing, with John roberts and an assortment of others "What a Mouth what a mouth, what a Norf and sarf", performing in the Mummers play with "this years cast" that included Hnnah (the Turkish Knight) being revived by the hip flask of the Doctor(John Roberts) the kibitsing from the "audience" especially during Charlies announcements , in the concert. Bob and the others in Songwriters showcase and the revelations of the very different ways that we all wrote songs, all this and so much more. My Personal Thanks again to the FSGW for hosting and making me welcome at this event and the Friends (whether Mudcat or not) that make it feel like coming Home. Thank you Micca |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Tinker Date: 05 Oct 09 - 04:32 PM Just made it home after a musical ride home listening to old and new cd's with Barry. He's remarkably coherent, that extra nap after breakfast did wonders. I will not miss two of three nights again.. Barry and I both agree it was worth it, even though, Four hours sleep in 54 hours is just not a good thing anymore. More after a bit of a nap. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 05 Oct 09 - 05:29 PM Just home. Wonderful weekend. Too exhausted to say more now.... Janie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Maryrrf Date: 05 Oct 09 - 08:05 PM I am back and somewhat rested although I did put in a rather intense day at work. I just want to thank the folks at FSGW who do such a fantastic job of organizing this wonderful gathering. I almost missed it, but I'm glad I went. As this is only my fifth Getaway, I'm a relative newcomer, but I still feel like I'm seeing people I've known forever. Shared music creates a strong bond. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Ferrara Date: 05 Oct 09 - 09:06 PM This morning I asked -- how come every year the Getaway is Perfect, and yet the next year it's even better? Janie said she guessed maybe we're all getting perfecter? Bruce added, "It's like a pearl. Every year another layer is added." That's right. People who couldn't get there are always there in people's memories and we reminisce about them (I almost said we gossip about them but of course no one would do that...). Those memories and reminiscences and hopes to see them another year are all part of the Getaway experience. Talk about seeing people another year -- some old friends were back this year. Pete the Spy hadn't been to a Getaway in -- what? -- 18 years? -- and Al Kehs had been away almost as long I think. Sure seemed natural to have them back. This year there was a pair swans on the river. Postcard stuff. Micca I agree, Elizabeth singing The Parting Glass while John R accompanied her is a very special memory. More later.... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: SINSULL Date: 05 Oct 09 - 09:37 PM Raw egg, Rita. It will cough it right up. Missed you all. Mary |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: CET Date: 05 Oct 09 - 09:40 PM Charmion and I are ensconced in the Howard Johnson's in Bristol, VA en route to the Chickamauga battlefield, and from there to the Tennessee Fall Homecoming. We enjoyed a jam with some friendly folks at a coffee shop on State Street. Tomorrow we intend to have breakfast at Hank Williams' favourite burger joint. Another great Getaway. There were too many good times to pick out particular hghlights, but I am very grateful for the chance to lead a workshop wih Nancy King and learn one of the most gruesome verses of Frankie and Johnnie I have ever heard (composed by Nancy and her colllege room mate). cheers to all Edmund |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 06 Oct 09 - 03:10 AM Just got in a little while ago. Got detoured by an Irish session at 9:00 in Boston, had to stop for the rest. Mick you must be getting old buddy, got to the Getaway just before 6 in the morning on Sunday, you could've beat me there for once. Lisa was on her way to bed & Keith, Martha & John were still singing, raising the dawn. I don't want to rub it in but your are a few days older than me so I'll forgive you (you have the address to send a CD too, right). Tinker & I did agree that it was well worth the ride even for the short time we had there, it was just wonder-full. Thanks to all who came & to all who made it happen I can stay up no longer G'nite Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Tinker Date: 06 Oct 09 - 11:19 AM A bit of the Blues Jam I didn't have a whole lot of memory available for video, but I have a few other clips and photos I'll post later once I clear up the red eyes and other minor edits.... I bow to Claire Bear as the New Queen of the Floozettes |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 06 Oct 09 - 11:26 AM Man, I am, still blinking owlishly in tyhe daylight here in California, and I seem to have wandered by accident into an engineering and manufacturing company where they stick papers in your hand. What a Getaway. I have video clips of many things and wiull clean them up and post them in the days ahead. I am sorry I did not get Elizabeth Prelle with John doing Parting Glass!! But I got most all of the Five Minute Workshop, which brought down the house on Sunday night. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,KT logged out Date: 06 Oct 09 - 11:43 AM KT logged out....may be that way all day at work, today, too. Do you s'pose the fact that I forgot to turn the sound up on my cell alarm clock is any indication that I should have planned to catch up on sleep today instead of going to work - Got in at at 2 am (East coast time) and was in bed by three - hey that's earlier than any night at the Getaway! SO many wonderful memories, new tunes floating in my head and many more to learn, reunions with dear friends, LOADS of laughs and many wonderful new friends. Fabulous workshops, and many impromptu sessions along the way. Will write more later, but for now duty calls... hope they don't mind me floating around there all day with a silly, happy grin - KT |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST Date: 06 Oct 09 - 11:45 AM Darriel got videos of Elizabeth and Sandy singing "Pair in a Paradise" (or is it "Bare There Were They"?) in the Sunday concert, and Blind Bartemus and one other song from their mini concert. We'll try to get them up. He may also have recorded The Parting Glass but if so he recorded it with his phone and I don't think he can download it. -Rita |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 06 Oct 09 - 11:48 AM Too many good memories and way too much fun for some one my age to be having! A few highlights from among many - Meeting Hilary (MGAS) and Richard, with souls just as beautiful as their voices. Getting to visit a bit with Rita and Bill. Listening to Claire and Hilary sing a late night duet. Making the cut into Bobert's blues band as the tamborine shaker:>) Listening to a whole slew of Jims, all of whom are gems. The Maudlin Brothers. Charlie Baum's ever beatific demeanor. Hanging out with my best Buds, Amos, LEJ, and Bobert, and my darlin' sister, Annie. And more wonderful songs and voices from every quarter than you can even imagine if you have not been to a Getaway. Regrets at not getting a chance to visit or sing with a bunch of folks. And missing too many cherished friends who could not make it this year....it was tough, making enough noise for all of you - but I managed;^) Too many favorite things to mention....I understand Claire and I treated Tinker to a truly remarkable zzzzzz duet. If Sins (who does not snore) had been there, we could have been quite a trio. Now I know why Annie slept in the back of her SUV! So that's just a few items from another weekend of magic and musical fellowship. I am so very, very grateful to the FSGW members who put in sooo much volunteer time to make this magic happen and thankful for your kindness is inviting us to share in the result. Janie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: SINSULL Date: 06 Oct 09 - 11:58 AM LOL So I was missed, eh? I'm at work and all the videos are blocked. Tonight I will get a chance to see them. Sounds like another amazing Getaway. Aren't Hilary and Richard wonderful? And a bit talented too. SINS |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 06 Oct 09 - 11:58 AM "Getting to visit a bit with Rita and Bill." ...and how we reciprocate that sentiment! (he says, in formal language entirely inadequate to express the fullness of the emotional depths engendered.) More about the entire weekend when *I* have both sorted & filtered enough to not type for 12 hours trying to encompass it all. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 06 Oct 09 - 12:01 PM (oh...and Richard doesn't say a lot (until you get to know him), but when he SINGS! Wow... what they did Sunday night at the concert had many folks in awe. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: maeve Date: 06 Oct 09 - 12:38 PM It's so nice y'all had another wonderful time at the infamous Getaway! Richard and Hilary are lovely. I'm grateful to have spend some time with them both in South Portland, Maine. I'm also glad KT took the time to attend the house concert and sing; the three of them along with all the other folks there made it my own personal Getaway. :) maeve |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Lonesome EJ Date: 06 Oct 09 - 01:32 PM Some terrific moments this year... Dave from Oregon in his performance of an Irish song at the Saturday Night Concert. If he was nervous in front of a group of strangers, it didn't show. Nailed the song, and I saw Dave Diamond and John nod at each other in recognition of it. Who in hell are the Maudlin Brothers!? Those two guys can sing! And yodel! They added an element of fun and professionalism to the jam in the Peace Shack on Friday that was amazing. One of them accompanied me on Hickory Wind with a high harmony so tight it brought tears to my eyes. They didn't stay long on Saturday, but the two Jims from the Harley String Band did, and laid their magic on us, and it turned into another monumental jam. I wish I could remember the name of the song I sang with Harley Jim Johnson and Ron Davis on Sunday night. It was probably the most amazing three part harmony I have ever done, with Jim on melody, Ron on middle, and me on high harmony. The chords were ringing like midnight bells, or so I would say if I had a poetic bent. And David gave the term "blues harp" an entire new meaning. Bill D in his psychedelic coveralls. Enough said. Bill's better half playing zither and sing Santa Lucia. Discussing character motivations in Matty Groves with the Laprelle's. I can't imagine having that conversation anywhere else. Hils singing the chilling song about the Water Spirit late Friday. A formation of geese flying toward a full moon shining above a gazebo where harp notes and voices mingled. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 06 Oct 09 - 01:54 PM wait...wait...!! Durn LEJ, I missed some/most of those moments! I want to be cloned. (well, yeah...I had some I didn't miss...but..) (I did NOT miss a number of events where LEJ played blues harp so as to make the hair stand up on my neck...... ☺) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: kendall Date: 06 Oct 09 - 02:18 PM By the time I arrived at the Getaway I had told myself that this could be the last one. Travel takes so much out of me that most trips are just not worth the pain. However, before the thing was over I realized that I couldn't just quit. The trip back home was one I dreaded and I almost decided to fly and let Jacqui and Carol do the road trip, but Tinker of the magic hands gave me a massage that set me up for the trip. Tinker, I never would have made it without that massage. There were too many high spots to list but I have to say that seeing Dani and her lovely daughters was certainly one of them. Then there was KT all the way from Alaska. What a delightful lady she is! Amos, Dan and KT, thanks you all so much for your dedication of your songs to me. What have I done to warrant such attention? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Michele Callaghan Date: 06 Oct 09 - 02:31 PM I am so bummed that I got the flu and couldn't come to Getaway this year (and I have the shortest distance to travel of anyone). I will keep a good thought about next year. Michele Callaghan |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 06 Oct 09 - 02:43 PM What have I done to warrant such attention? Skipper: Absolutely nothing. You just got lucky in the eye-color department. Nahhhhh....you already know the answer. Jacquie will explain it to you. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Leadfingers Date: 06 Oct 09 - 03:04 PM I have a link somewhere for David Diamonds piccies ! I'll find it as it isnt on here !! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Leadfingers Date: 06 Oct 09 - 03:05 PM 300 |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 06 Oct 09 - 03:17 PM Well, Capt'n, you'd better stick around for awhile 'cause my buddy Amos has his eye on yer *job* of being the Getaway ladies man... Yup, I caught him several times tryin' a few of yer tricks on the womenz an' them tricks seemed to be workin'... Now, between you and me, I likes Amos like a brother but he ain't ready for the job... Maybe 'bout 5 more years under yer toolage (bad word, Boberdz...) but not right now... But ya' gotta give him credit fir thinkin' that he's, ahhhhhhh, up to the task... Sho nuff do... So eats yer veggies an' take yer pills an' all that... Okay??? Amos is a young man... He'll have plenty of good or fair years of harrumzimmerin' when you hang up yer harpoon... Just MO, of course... As fir Saturday night's jam in Peace Cabin, it was for me like being put into a time machine and taken back to me livin' in Richmond, Va. where there ain't no other music than bluegrass, country and old timey music... Fun, but hurt my bluesman head a little... But some fineass pickin' in there... Heck, when you look down to see what time it is thinkin' that it was like 11:00 and it's 2 in the mornin' that means that you been havin' some fun... Thanks EJ fir the great harp playin'... Thanks Amos fir yer great geetra pickin' and that great song to the Capt'n... Thanks KT fir, ahhhhh, what??? Not even lettin' me audition fir yer band??? Sheese... Thanks to the folks who came to the blues jam... We'll do better next year with schedulin' unless, ahhhhh, Bob Dylan or God dies this year...lol... Nice meetin' the folks from aldelpi records and I'll be in touch... And, boy, wasn't the food just great this year, or what??? B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Lonesome EJ Date: 06 Oct 09 - 03:32 PM Kendall has already shared several secrets about seduction with Amos. At least, he taught him how to pet a chicken. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Ferrara Date: 06 Oct 09 - 03:39 PM Bobert -- the answer is "what." |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 06 Oct 09 - 03:40 PM Ah, Bobert, I yam thinking you need to stick to your slide, man, 'cuz your perspicacity in other areas of life is a good deal flawed, man. Just telling you as it is, ya know? ANd I am sorry about the time-dilation thing; guess I shoulda warned you. It's part of the Getaway turf, and sometimes it doesn't settle out for a week. I was trying to talk design review with someone in the office today, and was suddenly transported to listening to Hils doing "Lonely PLaces" and had to wait until she finished the sweet, piercing chorus until I could recollect my thoughts and return to business. Sheeshe! I guess it kind of shows where one would druther be. To be there listening to KT, or Hils, or Elizabeth, or Jim-Squared's bluegrass, would be a much preferable career if only I could negotiate the pay a little better... A A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Ferrara Date: 06 Oct 09 - 03:40 PM Not sure why I bothered to go to Saturday breakfast but when i got there it was four kinds of high-fructose corn syrup with a little extra stuff in it. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Dani Date: 06 Oct 09 - 03:42 PM LeJ, the mind reels. Are you saying Amos didn't KNOW how to pet a chicken before this weekend? Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Lonesome EJ Date: 06 Oct 09 - 03:55 PM That's what I'm saying. And what's more, neither did I. And apparently the same instruction holds true for women. This is according to Kendall, of course. I haven't had access to a chicken yet in order to test the theory. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: jacqui.c Date: 06 Oct 09 - 04:00 PM The Getaway just seems to get better with each passing year. So many great moments, it's difficult to recall them all right now. Dan Schatz doing an amazing version of Rolling Home at the Saturday night concert, with a dedication to Kendall. Amos and KT both singing their own songs dedicated to the Cap'n. I was absolutely flabbergasted that John Roberts had learned and sang Carrying Nelson Home for me at the Saturday night concert. That was such a treat. Hilary and Richard were just stupendous and I finally got to hear Richard sing Lady of Autumn, late on Sunday night. If that lad doesn't use that voice more often I'll be finding some sort of torture for him - that is too good a sound to waste! Hilary and Claire doing a harmony on Where Ravens Feed late Sunday night was just superb - such beautiful voices and they blended so well. The LaPrelles dueting on what sounded like an Elizabethan piece that same night was something I'm glad I didn't miss. Richard and Dave Diamond's parodies were absolutely spot on at the Parody workshop. Gordon Bok and Steve Cormier both gave wonderful mini concerts. Rita Ferrara''s Santa Lucia on Sunday night, with Zither accompaniment was so beautiful - Kendall enjoyed that so much. We had a twelve hour journey home, but the time seemed to go quickly with Carol for company. We completed the last leg of the journey with an almost full moon rising to accompany us home. When it first came up it was deep orange on the horizon, changing to silver as it climbed into the sky. Carol and I spent the day trawling a local thrift shop and then at the beach with Seamus, who I have now sprung from Auntie Mary. I think tomorrow may just be a relaxing day. Maybe I'll recall more of the highlights then. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 06 Oct 09 - 04:31 PM Lonesome, what you do with women is your business and it inspires some beautiful poems, but may I suggest you just leave the damn chickens alone? LOL! A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: ClaireBear Date: 06 Oct 09 - 05:17 PM Just arrived home and washed the road dust off my feet. It will be some time before I make up the deprival of sleep. But the fullness of the music I hold in my heart may carry me through until the next Getaway comes round. Too many high points to list them all, but singing with Hils and sharing a song with Anglo were two of them. Meeting -- and singing with -- KT. Waking up to Tinker on Sunday morning. Rooming with the lovely and talented Janie. Hearing LEJ's virtuoso blues harp. Getting to know Bruce and Amos better. Hanging with Micca (which was great, even with Mary MIA). Watching Barry sing (hearing too, but with Barry it's a visual thing, too). Visiting with Jacqui and Kendall. And that late night singing session on Sunday, which was the stuff of memory and dream. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Leadfingers Date: 06 Oct 09 - 05:58 PM Muter Mutter Mutter !!! NEXT YEAR !!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 06 Oct 09 - 06:29 PM I reallu have to second the thanks that was expressed to the whole crew who make this happen every year. It is a real joy to have this in our lives, and the friendships and memories are beyond all price. Charlie, Carly, and so many others who do the work--thank you all so much. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: skarpi Date: 06 Oct 09 - 06:33 PM 2010 then its five years since I a came last ,so if I start savin for the airfare now to NY or Boston , can someone give me a lift to the Getaway ? :>) I hope those crisis I am in will be down the drain by then . There must be away for me to save some money , I am startin playin and I am on me way to the studio , so I could sell my cd . so no mouning and wouning and what ever its called . me and my guitar has a plan , Terry are you with me !! John Giok !! Maeve !! and Megan !!! are we the Vikings gonna be there ? :>) I might even visit N-Carolina ......:>) I am goin gon tour with my band now in November so I should be able to get the airfare secured . Amos I know its a long time but get ready to paint the Getaway all night long with music . no I am drunk , I did not fall on my head this is mt coal .... . all the best Skarpi there is no way back from this one . |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 06 Oct 09 - 06:37 PM Indeed, Amos...and many, many thanks to those who did barely noticed tasks like bring the late night snacks, cleaning up after the late night snacks, moving chairs, etc...and to those NON_locals who did much of the silent auction set-up and organizing. Janie and Jacqui and even Tinker, when she managed to arrive.(did I miss anyone?) It has become a community...it's just a shorter drive for some of us. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Pete the Spy Date: 06 Oct 09 - 08:32 PM I had assumed that I knew what I was missing during the years I was inattending; I was wrong by much and many. Whether in regard to music, to friendships, or to any other aspects (even the food wasn't intolerable), I am most grateful for the invitation, the hospitality, the chance to inflict my voice upon you, and elsewhat. In the words of our Governor, "I'll be back". |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 06 Oct 09 - 08:42 PM Hilary was also a big help with the auction. Tinker, I apologize, because I think it was me who doused your jacket when I doused myself for the second time in 20 minutes with "grape juice" after not putting the lid on the travel cup correctly. Sorry. (I think I had to change clothes three times Sunday night - you can dress me up, but you can't take me out!) Every year I look forward to hearing Lucy sing with David on harp and Ron on viola. I wish you all would put out a CD. Awoke late Sunday morning to the sound of Gordon Bok and his wife playing harp and concertina (I think - I didn't see) - just the two of them in the quiet living area of the lodge. Actually, it worried me at first. I thought maybe I had died during the night and gone to heaven until I opened my eyes to see the bunk overhead. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 06 Oct 09 - 08:48 PM I have just uploaded all my video clips to a DVD as the first step to putting them on-line for all to enjoy. I warn you ahead of time my hand is sometimes shaky, and I did NOT realize that when I hum along the sound really carries and seems disproportionate in the videos. But they will certainly communicate the flavor and I will do better next year. This was my first time out of the box with the Flip recorder, which I treasure and recommend. There are some great moments among them -- Gordon doing an instrumental piece, Hils doing "Where Ravens ". One of the great treats this year was the authentic Western voice of Steve Cormier, who joined us for the first time, a real-world wrangler and bareback rider who knows the ropes of good and authentic Western US songs better than anyone I've heard. Thanks for making the scene, Steve!! A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Jeri Date: 06 Oct 09 - 08:52 PM I'm gonna have to get back there if Mr Thespy's going. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 06 Oct 09 - 09:00 PM Hurray, Amos. I hope you got Rita's performance of Santa Lucia. And I hope you got KT's performance, which I managed to miss. And I hope you got.... I don't think I had my camera out at all, and will very much look forward to seeing everyone's pictures and videos. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: kendall Date: 06 Oct 09 - 09:16 PM Once again I'd like to thank all you great people who do the work to put this thing on every year. Your effort is greatly appreciated. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Gorgeous Gary Date: 06 Oct 09 - 09:26 PM Still trying to recover over here in Rockville. Not helped by the fact last night was practice for the Renaissance dance group I play for--and I didn't want to skip a third consecutive session--plus one of our furballs was meowing and scratching at the bedroom door several times during the night. If she wasn't so cute, she'd be mittens and guitar strings... Had a blast this weekend! Still can't quite wrap my head around the concept of a WARM Getaway. Kept wanting to let my inner Hemingway Cat out and just curl up on the grass and bask. Pretty much agree with everything everyone else has said. Hope someone got a recording of Steve Cormier's Aberdeen song from the "States and Cities" workshop. Hee! Lots of nice chats with the Goddards, Micca & Tinker, Pete & Carly & Dean, Rita, and many others. Had fun co-hosting workshops with Severn and Amos. Enjoyed meeting Hilary & Richard and seeing KT again. More commentary can be found here on my LiveJournal. And last, but certainly not least, the link to what I perpetrated on Saturday. 'Cuz I know y'all want it... 8-) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 06 Oct 09 - 10:13 PM Gary, thatt song is an absolute crackup!!! Getaway 2009 Clip #1: Charmion singing "Hey, LIbido". Posting these clips will be a long slow process. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Big Mick Date: 06 Oct 09 - 10:19 PM Shit! It just makes my ass ache to think I missed what appears to have been a stellar weekend. This damned CD better (and will) be worth the sacrifice. I was still holding out hope I could get done ande get there at a decent hour, but it just wasn't to be. I was so looking forward to seeing friends, hugging my KT, and meeting and giving a hug to Hils so she could see that Col (God be good to him) wasn't the only big man capable of great hugs.....**chuckle**. And Dani (be still my fluttering heart) and the girls, Jacqui and the wrinkled arse old fella, Kiran and his folks, Amos and LEJ (at least I didn't have to wear a funny hat and spring for Makers Mark).....and on and on. Next year, I promise.. besides, ..... Vikings will be in town. All the best, Mick |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 06 Oct 09 - 10:42 PM Getaway 2009 Clip 2:Peace Cabin Jam -- Chance&Suzette "School House on the Hill" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvH2ckBzszQ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 06 Oct 09 - 10:59 PM Getaway 2009 Clip 3: Chance&Suzette Shiver "Going to the West" from the Shiver Workshop. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: ClaireBear Date: 06 Oct 09 - 11:39 PM Mick, we missed you. And I had a very important hug to deliver from the western office of Lane, Fielding, Patterson & Swan, which will now have to wait a year. Do come! Mmario, any future relatives who get born, married, baptized or what-have-you that weekend next year will simply have to do it in West River, Maryland. Please explain this to them early and clearly and make absolutely sure they have grasped the concept. And Mary, don't make me come up there... (Well, actually, DO make me come up there, but just to visit; don't make me come up there to drag you down to the Getaway.) Bobert, I forgot to mention you in the list of people it's a pleasure to know better -- and to hear better! That's some damn fine blues you be pickin'. And thanks for the conversation. I have neglected to adequately thank all the Getaway organizers. I've thanked in person those I know about and could find at the end of the weekend, but I know there are many of you I haven't met or whose roles I don't suspect. So thank you one and all for working so hard to put on this wonderful, unique event that is the highlight of my year. Cheers, Claire |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Joe Offer Date: 06 Oct 09 - 11:42 PM I said goodbye to Hilary and Richard this morning, and headed off to a railroad museum in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They were going to fly back to England late this evening. It was a real treat to spend time with them - and Big Mick called while we were touring the Delmarva Peninsula, so it was nice to have him with us at least by phone. It sure was nice to see everyone. -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Tinker Date: 06 Oct 09 - 11:55 PM Condensing the entire Getaway experience into little more than 24 hours seems to make sorting the whole thing out more difficult than usual. There were so many foks I wanted to talk to and it seemed I barely had a chance to say hello, never mind catch up... And there were new folk I never got to meet. Here are a few memories Photos and Video Clips Tinker PS: Kendall dear, as long as Jacqui will let me, it is a privledge to have my hands all over you.... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bobert Date: 07 Oct 09 - 08:31 AM Nice meetin' you, too, Claire... Next year we'll get more time to actually converse... The problem with the Getaway fir me is that it seems that every year somethin' gets in the way and I end up with only one day... Not enough... B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Janie Date: 07 Oct 09 - 09:20 AM Annie sent me a few pics she took that I uploaded to flickr. See if this link works. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Ferrara Date: 07 Oct 09 - 10:43 AM Omigosh. Amos, Tinker, Annie, thank you! Until we get the knack of doing the cloning workshop, photos and videos will be the next best thing. Especially nice to hear and see so much of the blues jam. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Tinker Date: 07 Oct 09 - 12:10 PM Rita one of my highlight moments is caught in that little one minute slice of video while Darryl sings Mist Covered Mountains and your voice carries over on the chorus. Your love and pride were palpable. Next year I start with an empty memory card..... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Dani Date: 07 Oct 09 - 02:45 PM Mick: "I promise" hmmmm.... where have I heard THAT before? If you and the Viking DON'T show up next year, woe betide... Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST Date: 07 Oct 09 - 04:09 PM Yeah Tinker, I try not to embarrass Darriel by letting it show too much.... Another fine moment a bit later was when John Roberts asked Darriel to start from the top on "Row On" so John could accompany him on the concertina. It sounded magnificent. Darriel has been to the Getaway every year of his life but one, and said this year was The Best So Far. - Rita |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 07 Oct 09 - 04:10 PM Mick: Do NOT make Dani come over there mad. It is bad for your health... A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: skarpi Date: 07 Oct 09 - 04:22 PM If the Vikings ........... Mick the only thing now that will stop us is that the navegating would be wrong as you remember it did not work very well last time Irish, scottish Icelandic goin on in the same car travelin to Getaway ? :>) hee hee never forget that . Dani I already have the first 100$ to use to the trip so I hope in February I can get the ticket . love to you all Skarpi Iceland |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: GUEST,Roger in Baltimore Date: 07 Oct 09 - 04:30 PM I was able to drag Marge back to a Getaway this year and she rues the fact that she missed the last two. The weather was fabulous! The new dining hall was quite impressive and comfortable to be in. It has terrible acoustics turning background conversation into a "dull roar". I don't know if it was just me, but I kept thinking I heard people singing in the hall during meal time. I played "Breakfast Blues" at the Saturday night concert. I asked LEJ to join. We did not do anything like practice. We did check that we were going to kick it off in the same key. LEJ plays a fine sounding harp, but to put the icing on the cake, he listens to what is happening in the song and follows along. Marge said it was the best version of "BB" she's heard (and she hates the song). I am always amazed at the new people who show up. Richard sang wonderfully the multiple times I heard them. Steve Cormier discussed the evolution of "Home on the Range" and "Yellow Rose of Texas". I knew some of the story, but he added more history to both. The folk process does not always result in positive changes. There were too many workshops to attend (I even missed the Parody Workshop for the first time ever). And there were so many old friends. It is amazing how you step into a special place where you have not been for a year and feel somehow like you never left it. My thanks to all of the FSGW for their Getaway creation. Roger in Baltimore |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Amos Date: 07 Oct 09 - 04:36 PM It is amazing how you step into a special place where you have not been for a year and feel somehow like you never left it. This is a really unusual phenomenon; for the last two years, LEJ and I have driven down from BWI, and we have both remarked that when you turn off Chalk Point Road onto the Getaway driveway, it is exactly like going back through the Looking Glass, or down the rabbit hole, or some such, into a continuum that is unmarred for the passing of a year, and things start up as though there had been no interruption; the passing year is something that happened in dream-time, and this is being back in the Real World. I know some folks would say it is the other way around, but that's my version and I'm sticking to it!! :D A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: jacqui.c Date: 07 Oct 09 - 04:47 PM I totally agree - there really doesn't seem to be a gap in time once we're on site. Friendships just slide back into place and the whole experience just seems so right! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 07 Oct 09 - 05:25 PM Hi skarpi If you get to Boston you will be well looked after & you'll have a special window seat for the ride back & forth is you can stand the blurr as we travel thru traffic at light speed. You missed a great one, don't do it again Best of luck getting here Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 07 Oct 09 - 05:28 PM To make up for not having the memory card for my camera last year, I have between 125-150 pics to share this year (depending on almost dupes, blurs and 'things too fierce to mention') I will 'try' to get a few up tomorrow, but final sorting & labeling may take into next week. (I often take wide shots of the scene, instead of the fantastic close-ups that others do...just to show what the ambiance was like.) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Lonesome EJ Date: 07 Oct 09 - 05:29 PM In fact, there are some songs performed at the nightly concerts which have so many verses that I am pretty sure the singers never really end them, but are just catching their breath between Getaways. Could a forty verse limit be declared? Is that heretical? I know its Folk Music, but some of these ditties make The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald seem like an exercise in brevity. They would make Homer excuse himself for a bathroom break. Even Milton would need three or four cups of coffee to keep from doing a face plant into his zither. Thank God we all get to sing along on the choruses, because that we way we can tell if the person in the seat next to us has expired or not. Not to mention any names of the guilty. Micca. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: skarpi Date: 07 Oct 09 - 05:38 PM Barry , I wont miss it , I am goin on Friday to Icelandair becouse I am told that I have already saved some amount there witch I can use to get the ticket , so there is no turning back this time , and next year will be five years since last time . thank you for all the pictures and the videos :>) I have already bookmarked them all . all the best Skarpi Iceland . I will let you know on witch airport I will fly . |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Bill D Date: 07 Oct 09 - 05:53 PM Leej...I do agree. I think a 'basic' time limit would be the way to go. We have coped with this for all of the 30 years I have been going...(we used to allow TWO songs...this was changed to one a number of years ago to allow more spots/groups/persons) Not every number fits neatly, and people DO like to have something special for this once-a-year shindig, but we really need to control the overall length. I will do some gentle lobbying as next year approaches... (oh...gee, looks like I already started...*grin*) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Ferrara Date: 07 Oct 09 - 06:02 PM Well my own feeling about a time limit is that I'm agin it. Maybe that's because one of the very longest songs was about a situation that Bill and I witnessed as it was happening.... Besides, all we're going to do after the concert is sing some more, right? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Noreen Date: 07 Oct 09 - 06:36 PM Something inside me is aching as I am reading this thread- it is almost like I was there as I can imagine so many of these wonderful things from your descriptions... the wonder of the amazing-ness of the experience comes over very well. So, I am sharing it with you, though not there with you. Hoping to hear all that amazing-ness from Hils and Richard- and see it in their faces- when I next see them! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Barry Finn Date: 07 Oct 09 - 07:20 PM I wish you had made it to Noreen, it's been way to long Barry |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 - other stuff than programming From: Maryrrf Date: 07 Oct 09 - 07:41 PM Well I'm still feeling the afterglow of the Getaway, and looking forward to the next one, especially since my favorite Viking has promised to be there! The weather couldn't have been more perfect, and the evenings were lovely with the full moon shining on the tranquil water. The new dining hall made mealtimes much better, and I do believe the food has improved each year we've been there. It still reminds me of the food at my elementary school cafeteria, but it's quite palatable and there's plenty of it, plus assorted sides and salads and 24/7 snacks provided by FSGW. As always there were too many workshops to choose from and I was distressed that I couldn't be everywhere at once. I was glad there were two ballad workshops. (I went to both, of course!). The "Songs not in English" was fun too - where Rita did Santa Lucia with her zither, and Charmion treated us to "Un Canadien Errant" and told us the history behind the song. Highlights - well there were so many. Amiel Schotz had everybody in stitches with his comedy scetch about an unfortunate Scottish gnome named Poppity. Dan Schatz sang a beautiful version of Rolling Home (to old New England - for Kendall) and Amos's self penned song about romance in the latter part of life (dedicated to Kendall and Jaqui) was one of the most beautiful I've heard in a long time. Everything John Roberts sang was wonderful. And let's not forget Charmion and Edmund who always come up with interesting songs and do them beautifully every time. MGAS (Hils) was |
