2011 Getaway Reports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Getaway 2011: photos, videos, audio thread.

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

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

All the best,

Mick

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

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

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

Genie

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

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

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

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

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

Wish I'd heard it...

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

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

Genie




*i.e., "deliciously fun"

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

Saul,

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


A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dani

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

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

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

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

Saul

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

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

...se ya next year at the rendezvous!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

freda

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

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

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

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

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Keep going to the site to see all the new photos. Please comment and help us identify people and or the songs they were performing.

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

Well, I was there in spirit.

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

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

Bob Clayton

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

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

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

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

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

OK, random highlights...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dani

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you to ALL.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Dani

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

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

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

--"KathyW from Chicago"

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

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


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

ok... a batch of photos have been uploaded onto the new [e-mail].

If you wish to view them you will need to subscribe in ...see my message above.. (sondrolin) or e-mail me and I'll beam you up.. [e-mail]

Feel free to add to the mix.
S.

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

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

---

Fixed it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

There really is no next best thing to being there, but the memories ya'll share here on this thread are as close to next best as it gets.



Thanks so much for providing a window.

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Nancy King
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 06:53 PM

Well I missed Tinker's strip act, but I DID get to hear Dani sing, and it was very fine indeed. Other highlights for me included:

Hearing Ann Mayo Muir and her daughter Christina singing together -- what a treat that was! We heard rather late in the planning process that Ann was in town, so we asked them to come and they did!

Several workshops, including Parting Songs and Remembering Hazel Dickens, stood out for me.

As always, it was wonderful to see all those great friends I get to see all too seldom. It was particularly fine to see some folks who haven't been at the Getaway recently, especially Nan & Paul Goland and Dwayne Thorpe.

The wonderful harmonies of the Gloucester, Mass., contingent -- Colin de la Barre is the best harmonizer I've heard in a very long time, and he sounds great with his mom Rose and their friend Olivia.

I was very gratified at the outpouring of generosity for Magpie's bridge fund. We were able to present them with close to $3,000! That leaves only about $15,000 to go, of course, but it's a hell of a good start, and I know Greg and Terry are very grateful. If you don't know what this is about, check out this thread, or Magpie's web site.

Lots of people worked hard to put the Getaway together, but we wouldn't do it if it weren't fun, and if the results weren't so great! Extra special thanks go to Tinker and Jacqui, who made the silent auction work and so raised a bunch of money for the Getaway scholarship fund, and to Judy Oppenheim, who stepped in at the last minute and took charge of the Retreat Center kitchen, keeping the potluck and snacks -- and all of you volunteers -- organized.

Thanks, too, to all of you who came to the Getaway! YOU are the ones who make it what it is!

By the way, if you didn't turn in your evaluation form, and still have it, please take a couple of minutes to fill it out and send it to Dean Clamons (whose address is on the form). Your feedback will help us make the Getaway even better!

--Nancy

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Amos
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 06:43 PM

SOrry, I didn't mean Harley Noble for the guitar!! Hell, I have more refined sensibilities. I am contemplating the Grecian panoply for suitable spirits.

A

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Genie
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 04:55 PM

Naming your instrument (with a secret appellation or otherwise) is a fine tradition, but should you choose to carve your initials in it, I'd advise the utmost care.

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Big Mick
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 04:21 PM

Harley Noble will work fine for the public name, but bards also give a secret name known only to them and the instrument they play. It allows a special relationship between them.

And the first one of youse layabouts that cracks a joke about a special name for your instrument ...... such as Big Ed ....... or Sgt. Steiner (please kiss his helmet) ..... please be advised after playing in pubs, I have heard them all.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Amos
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 04:19 PM

Every time I think I understand the auld Skipper's powers he demonstrates a new height of magic to which I can only aspire. No Queen of the Getaway has ever started peeling just because I walked into a room, and probably never will. It's just not fair, I swan!! LOL!! But it was worth watching!



A

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Tinker
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 03:47 PM

Okay I'm at work and I should be working but how could I have forgotten the meeting ( oops maybe that should be melding... no I promised Jacqui..)
Anyway late last fall on an amazing clearance rack I reached out and found my very own "Kendall Coat". This soft leather jacket was just made to give and receive Mudcat hugs. My dearest husband somehow was made to understand how important these hugs were and gifted me said jacket.

Through a comedy of errors I was late to Getaway and didn't see Kendall until Sunday morning. Jacqui however made one thing very clear the night before. Of course I could still hug Kendall, BUT there would be no leather on leather hugging allowed. One of us could have on our jacket, but the other must disrobe prior to the hug....

For all of you who missed my hurried strip on Sunday morning so I could give Kendall an appropriate greeting, well some things are best left to those involved. Perhaps next year......

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Amos
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 03:46 PM

Mick:

That I will do.

I like Harley Noble. I think it captures the spirit of the Great American Machine, the US equivalent of the 1952 Vincent Black Lightning.

We should work up a song about a red-headed black madonna teenage gypsy queen on a Harley Noble.


A

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Big Mick
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 03:43 PM

Amos, I should have found a bookie and laid down some cash. When I saw that "come hither" look in your eyes I figured she had her hooks in you. Be sure to give it a secret name known only to you two.

Lucky man.

Mick

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Genie
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 03:32 PM

BTW, I left the "C" out of "Charlie" in my post above. (I think "harlie Noble" is some new model of motorcycle maybe.)

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Amos
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 03:29 PM

Now, Skipper. Just call her up and ask. She'll sing to you over the phone. Hobo's Lullaby, or Hush Little Baby, or something... :D


The draw of the magic vortex of the Getaway is such that returning to "the real world" can be very trying, while the call of Brigadoon tugs at the heart strings.

As Monday's dawn approached, I coerced Mick into rendering "Parting Glass", a song I have cherished since I learned it from him five years ago, and the whole Peace cabin chimed in. That made it complete.

I love the Appalachian workshop, with the incredible tight harmonies and pure backcountry sounds that go straight to the heart. I loved hearing Severn and others bring long-forgotten Woody Guthrie songs back to the fore. I loved the Chanty Workshop. Peter Midchuck's composition at the Songwriter's Workshop, concerning the girl with the gunfighter eyes, just slew me. So many thinngs just slew me, I musta died a thousand deaths over the weekend, though no coward.

Now back in suburban life, I find myself piping up with songs I forgot to sing, while driving to work and back, and re-singing ones I heard I never want to forget.

Of all the joys of this Getaway just past, perhaps the greatest lies just ahead. Nick Apollonio will be sending me his new six-string, which Kendall and I got to try out at the Getaway. Have you ever fallen in love with a guitar? I cannot wait to cradle it in my arms and let it teach me. If you understand, no explanation is necessary; if you don't, none is possible. There is something that passers between an instrument and a player when they have found each other...

Anyway, my bottomless thanks to all who made it such a terrific expedition into Neverlandia, and I will see you in a year, just in time to pick up the next quarter-note, the next chord change, the next rousing solo...



A

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Genie
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 03:29 PM

... but I'm not sure how to take ClaireBear's comment about "the unutterable strangeness of watching" Genie, Joe Offer and (her sister) Frieda singing "Die Lorelei" at the Sunday concert.

Now for utterly delightful strangeness, you couldn't beat "The Bear Sisters" - Frieda impersonating a young lad and Claire as the intended feminine object of his affection - hamming it up to "The Nighingale Song" at the Sunday night concert.   (Footage forthcoming, The Bear Sisters willing.)

Subject: RE: 2011 Getaway Reports
From: Genie
Date: 05 Oct 11 - 03:24 PM

I missed it too, Kendall. Sniff!   


Dani, thanks so much for making sure you got enough sleep Sunday nig …, er, Monday morning to be a responsible and capable driver to NC after breakfast (not to mention providing scintillating conversation, along with navigator Abby).   Your sacrifice meant missing what was probably, for me, at least, the best 2 hours of music of the whole wonderful musical weekend - when John Roberts (concertina), Big Mic (guitar), Siochan (Rose), Donna Fletcher (guitar), Lucy Goldberg (guitar), David (harp), Tinker, Amos (guitar), ClaireBear & Frieda, Ron Davies (viola), John Townley, and a few others joined their wonderful voices with a bunch of us others singing and/or playing along.   I made myself go to bed at 5 AM, though I wasn't sleepy yet, so I could get up in time to be on the road between 9 and 10 AM.   But I did record most of those last two hours and I hope the sound came out well. I will share them soon, if I get the permission of all the collaborators.

I missed seeing KT (in person), Janie, Bobert, harlie N., Jeri, LeadFingers, Micca, Linda G., Ernie, and a bunch of others from last year or from 2008, but it was great to meet and jam with Gutbucketeer, Freda Underhill, ClaireBear's sister Frieda (one of my concert backup singers), Barrie M., and quite a few others I hadn't met personally before.


And, yes, Gene and Sandra deserve special kudos for making both the pre-Getaway bash and the Peace Cabin marathon jams such a great success, as do the FSGW stalwarts like Charlie, Bill, Rita, Judy, Dennis, Dean, Bruce, etc., for making the Getaway "happen" so smoothly.

And, yes, Dani, that full-sky double rainbow early Friday evening was awesome and a real harbinger of the great weekend ahead. And then we got to watch a blue heron working on getting his/her breakfast bayside Saturday as we were finishing ours in the dining hall.


I've got lots of video to process too. Need to process the clips and get permissions before "sharing" them, but I hope to have some up very soon. Also still screencap shots from the videos.

Genie