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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Rapparee Date: 08 Sep 11 - 08:34 PM Now that I'm undead I'll be there. |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Abby Sale Date: 09 Sep 11 - 03:30 PM Good Amos. I like that. I wrote one too but I only got a verse & a half. Maybe I had no more to say. |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Midchuck Date: 13 Sep 11 - 09:29 PM Did the application and wrote the check tonight, to mail in the morning. I hope I'm not late, but since I'm planning to camp in the van, and running out of beds isn't an issue, I would think I'd be ok. Kris can't come this year, as she is teaching for one more year, but if it works for me, maybe both of us in 2012, unless we're in Montana. I may be traveling in dubious company, if all goes as planned. But at least I'll have a spare source of busted-vehicle swearwords if they're (heaven forfend) needed. Peter |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Genie Date: 15 Sep 11 - 03:22 AM Registered! And online, even! |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: jacqui.c Date: 15 Sep 11 - 07:43 AM Peter - you will be traveling with the best of company - Me! We got our confirmation yesterday. |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Midchuck Date: 15 Sep 11 - 07:48 AM Jacqui, when I used the term "dubious company," I never meant to refer to you. I was talking about the person who addresses me as "You Old Scroat," when he's one of the only living people left on the planet, older than me.... Peter. |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Siochain Date: 18 Sep 11 - 10:02 PM I am coming with son Colin and friend Olivia. We are opting to travel by Bolt Bus to Greenbelt on Friday. I'm crossing my fingers that a kind soul will stop at the Greenbelt Metrorail Intermodal Station sometime after 5:00 PM and help us with the final leg of the journey. I'm working on the return logistics now. We can catch a bus home on Monday either from Greenbelt or from Union Station - or from Baltimore - it all depends on when/where we can catch a ride to. I'd love to hear from anyone who can offer us a ride. Many thanks! |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Siochain Date: 18 Sep 11 - 10:46 PM I've just locked in our bus plans, including the trip home. Hopefully we will make it to Union Station on Monday morning for a 9:30 AM bus. We are looking forward to our second (first for Olivia!) trip to the Getaway. Rose |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Jeri Date: 18 Sep 11 - 10:53 PM I wanted to go, but didn't have the money this year, and no one to go down with. I AM planning to go next year! |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Midchuck Date: 19 Sep 11 - 08:37 AM Got my registration confirmation. They even got all the information right. I did well to have Kris handwrite the registration instead of doing it myself. (How come nobody's told the Getaway people about computer-fillable PDFs?) It will be an interesting trip down, for a rural Vermonter fighting the megalopolis traffic. With the aid of The Captain and Jacqui, aka Hardy, I should be all right. Peter |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Dan Schatz Date: 19 Sep 11 - 10:56 AM I'm looking forward to it, though once again I think it'll just be me. This could change if anyone else is expecting to have small children. When I was a kid at the Getaway, lo these many years ago, there used were enough children that we could keep each other company. At the moment, it looks like Kiran would be the only one, and at 4 he's just not yet of an age to sit quietly in workshops all day (even though he loves the music), or to play happily without other kids. So this is a plea for future years - if you have young kids, bring 'em, and let me know! And if you are bringing kids this year, please let me know and we'll talk. On the bright side, I get to co-lead the "Singing to the Choir" workshop with Sally Rogers again, and co-lead the "Fishing and Fishermen" workshop with Nick Apollonio! Not to mention the workshops I get to just GO to.... And I'm bringing Dick Swain - does that count for anything? Dan |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: maeve Date: 19 Sep 11 - 01:15 PM Dan "bringing Dick Swain..." Just when I've had to accept once again that I can't get there! Drat! Maeve |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Genie Date: 19 Sep 11 - 01:32 PM Glad you folks worked it out to be able to come, Rose. The video of you and Colin singing "Crossing The Bar" at last year's Getaway has gotten a bunch of good attention at YouTube, and Olivia contacted me via YouTube to ask about her and Colin coming to this year's Getaway. It will be great to hear all three of you. Genie |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Charlie Baum Date: 19 Sep 11 - 03:36 PM If you haven't registered yet, register NOW! (Even if you have to bring money with you to the event to pay for it, or mail a check.) We need to let the folks who run West River know our numbers--especially how many meals to prepare. And if you have allergies or special dietary needs, we need to tell the camp NOW so they can purchase the right amount of food for us and work around whatever dietary restrictions we have among us. There's still room, but we need to know who is coming NOW. (If you're a maybe, post on this thread NOW, and we'll count you with weighted probability.) --Charlie Baum |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: freda underhill Date: 20 Sep 11 - 07:50 AM I've registered and paid, and am another vegetarian for the list! freda |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Tinker Date: 20 Sep 11 - 01:08 PM Registered and got my confirmation.... |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: GUEST Date: 20 Sep 11 - 01:15 PM Moi aussi |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: MMario Date: 20 Sep 11 - 02:03 PM The above was me - I didn't know something had eaten my cookie. |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Joe Offer Date: 20 Sep 11 - 02:04 PM Gee, I wonder who the ominously nameless, francophonic Guest is who will be attending... |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Joe Offer Date: 20 Sep 11 - 02:05 PM Oh, he beat me to the punch while I was looking up "francophonic".... |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Charley Noble Date: 21 Sep 11 - 08:57 AM Sure looks as if it's shaping up for another great weekend. I'll be picking up Bradfordian (Barrie) when he transports to Portland late Monday (after Getaway), assuming he's in any shape to travel. Be kind to him, and be sure to thank him for all the work he's done shepherding the new set of Mudcat CDs. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Lonesome EJ Date: 21 Sep 11 - 12:55 PM Well, after 5 years in a row, I am bowing out of this year's event. It's just too wearing to spend 4 days at a trade show, then arrive at BWI Saturday night for the remaining half of the Getaway. I hope to return next year if I don't have a conflict. I know, Amos, "delegate". But I would have to clone me to delegate this one. I'll be thinking of all of you and that beautiful Chesapeake shore. Sing one for me. LEJ |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Amos Date: 21 Sep 11 - 01:55 PM Godammit, Ernie! Tell ya what: quit!! :D See how much I like ya?? LOL! A |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: ClaireBear Date: 21 Sep 11 - 02:09 PM I second Amos' emotion. Those scintillating late nights and glorious sunrises won't be as scintillating or glorious without you, Ernie. |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Nancy King Date: 21 Sep 11 - 02:42 PM We'll miss you, Ernie! Next year for sure, right? For those of you who ARE coming, you might want to check the schedule again. There have been a couple of changes. We're hoping there won't be any more, but you never can tell... And if you haven't yet registered, do it NOW! See you all there-- Nancy |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Leadfingers Date: 21 Sep 11 - 05:07 PM I have just read right through this thread (Again) and am now thouroghly depressed that I cant make it this year !! I will be trying to save enough pennies for Next year though !! |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Amos Date: 22 Sep 11 - 11:49 AM Not to mention those scintillating moonrises! A |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Genie Date: 22 Sep 11 - 09:08 PM Everybody sing: "By the rising of the moon, By the rising of the moon, With your drawers around your ankles ..." |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: GUEST,Dani Date: 23 Sep 11 - 06:44 AM oh.... boy.... what have I got myself into?! Dani |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Midchuck Date: 23 Sep 11 - 07:18 AM Dani, are you a "Getaway Virgin" too? Well, at least I'm sleeping in the van and can lock the doors... Peter |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: freda underhill Date: 23 Sep 11 - 08:08 AM What's the weather like? warm, cold? any guess at temperatures? (I've looked up and can only find marine wind forecasts..) freda |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Charlie Baum Date: 23 Sep 11 - 08:51 AM For the latest weather forecast for the Getaway, check out this clickable weather forecast. (once at the page, you can ask for the data in either Celsius or Fahrenheit) --Charlie Baum |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: freda underhill Date: 23 Sep 11 - 06:13 PM Thanks Charlie! that's a great help! |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Rapparee Date: 23 Sep 11 - 06:45 PM To, I'm certain, everyone's disappointment, I have to cancel. I awakened today with three fingers of my left hand numb and/or tingling...and I went to the doctor as quickly as I could. Not a stroke or a heart attack, but I somehow managed to kill some of the cells which surround the ulnar nerve in my left arm. These will take about three weeks to regenerate (better the cells than the nerve!) and during that time I'm one-handed. I'm not supposed to lift anything over about 20 pounds and it would be best if I kept my left arm dangling at my side (not possible!). The doctor said that this is sometimes called "Saturday Night Palsy" and it comes from keeping your elbow on a table supporting your head for hours due to a drinking bout. I wish! So, you will all have to do without me this year. It will be difficult, especially on the ladies, but do your best to bear up under the strain and realize that there's always next year. |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Janie Date: 23 Sep 11 - 06:51 PM But Rap, you are the music stand, so you don't have to hold anything or use your arms - just your chin as a clip to keep the music from blowing away. |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: jacqui.c Date: 23 Sep 11 - 07:23 PM Bugger - now we'll have to find a new music stand. Rap - you will be missed. |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Rapparee Date: 23 Sep 11 - 07:28 PM Actually, Music Stands Local 37 is on strike and I've been asked to participate...well, not really asked, but I've got to participate. We want the Dragon scale. Anyone else who acts as a music stand is a scab!!! |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Bill D Date: 23 Sep 11 - 07:39 PM I kind of understand.... I have what seems to be a permanent semi-numbness of my left index fingertip...brought on by some sort of nerve-from-the-neck being pinched. (weren't leaning on the table, huh? Practicing with those vicious swords like you brought last year instead, I'll bet!) We will just have to hope that Midchuck will understand HIS promotion to "newby music stand" |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Rapparee Date: 23 Sep 11 - 07:49 PM Music Stand Local 37 ON STRIKE ! ! ! ! for better wages We demand Dragon scale!!! |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Nancy King Date: 23 Sep 11 - 07:52 PM Rap, have you contacted Dean Clamons, the registrar, about cancelling? If not, you should do so NOW, please. His email and phone number are at the bottom of the registration form which you can get to via www.fsgw.org. We'll miss you! |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: ClaireBear Date: 23 Sep 11 - 08:03 PM Oh, Rap, how can I go on without you? And I'm even bringing my sister the librarian this year (though erhaps the Getaway has one or two other librariands with whom she can converse). Jacqui, perhaps we could (forcibly, if necessary) recruit Barrie to double as music stand and poster boy for the Mudcat CDs? Claire |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: GUEST,Dani Date: 23 Sep 11 - 08:11 PM Midchuck, I'm no Getaway virgin: was a member of the first class of Mudcatters to invade the FSGW's peace (oh my God) more than a decade ago! But, since 'real' life keeps interfering in my Octobers, I'm no Getaway slut, either. Dani |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Amos Date: 23 Sep 11 - 08:27 PM But sometimes we wish.... ANyway, Rapp, will miss your looming presence in all the dark corners and your skill in navigating from BWI down. Ah well. We soldier on, mourning our fallen ulnar companions. We'll have to findf someone else to bend an elbow with! A |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Midchuck Date: 23 Sep 11 - 09:11 PM We will just have to hope that Midchuck will understand HIS promotion to "newby music stand" My Dear Departed Mother Did NOT Raise Me To Be a Music Stand!I hope I have not made a terrible mistake and squandered the Social Security Administration's hard-earned money on a long drive to spend a lost weekend in the company of besotted wastrels. Be Warned! My weapon of choice is the Rainsong carbon-fiber guitar. Not, I realize, as good a choice as a banjo, for belaboring miscreants, but far more effective than a "proper" wood guitar. Peter |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Rapparee Date: 23 Sep 11 - 11:50 PM That's it! Don't be a scab! Stand with the union! WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON? Come all of you good music stands, Good news to you I'll tell, Of how that good old union Has come in here to dwell. cho: Which side are you on? Which side are you on? Which side are you on? Which side are you on? My daddy was a music stand And I'm a music stand's son, And I'll stick with the union, Till every battle's won. They say in St. David's, There is no neutral course, You'll either be a union man, Or a thug for Jacqui Morse. Oh, workers can you stand it? Oh, tell me how you can. Will you be a lousy scab, Or will you be a man ? Don't scab for the bosses, Don't listen to their lies. Us poor folks haven't got a chance, Unless we organize. |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: jacqui.c Date: 24 Sep 11 - 07:35 AM Rap - as I guess you are planning on coming to the Getaway next year be careful. Be very very careful. Just ask Big Mick what happens to those who upset the ladies...... (and me). |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Big Mick Date: 24 Sep 11 - 09:19 AM Rap .... You have far too much time on your hands ..... LEJ ....... What kind of horseshit excuse is that??????? That does it for me. I spoke with El Swanno yesterday and we had been considering you for an associate position at Lane, Fielding, Patterson, and Swan, Layabouts-at-Large and for hire. That is out the door now. Frigging trade show when you could layabout on the Chesapeake Bay... Mick |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Rapparee Date: 24 Sep 11 - 11:35 AM Threats! Threats from the bosses! Music stands, arise or be trodden under the iron heel of fascism! Remember the Homestead Strike, the Pullman Strike, our brothers and sisters in the sweatshops and mines and studios around the world! We ask only for Dragon scale! Raise the Red banner! Aux barricades, mes enfants! |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Rapparee Date: 24 Sep 11 - 11:54 AM Good news! The strike is settled! The workers didn't get Dragon scale, but they did achieve parity with the Princess and semiannual oiling of our risers and joints with a retirement pension when rust occurs and/or we can no longer be folded because of bending. |
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Subject: RE: Who's coming to Getaway 2011? From: Rapparee Date: 24 Sep 11 - 12:09 PM Mick, can I apply? I have too much time on my hands, and that's a great recommendation straight from you. |
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