FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Amos
Date: 10 Jul 05 - 11:10 PM

Charlie has started the basic information thread for those who need a registration form, etc.

Regards,

A

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: MMario
Date: 03 Aug 00 - 04:50 PM

click here to continue

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 25 Jul 00 - 11:00 AM

Oops--bad coding. Here's where the info about joining the FSGW resides.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 25 Jul 00 - 10:54 AM

The good news is that everything has been figured out, and the details are about to be published in the FSGW monthly bulletin. The bad news is that the webmaster of the FSGW website is off at Folk Music camp this week, and won't be back until next weekend. Hence, we're going to have to wait until next week to mount the information. If you go to the FSGW Gewtaway Webpage, you'll find what's available, but the prices and some details won't be put on line until the first days of August. The same link will then give you all youi need to know. This page will give you details on joining the FSGW, and a membership application may be downloaded by clicking here.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Vixen
Date: 25 Jul 00 - 10:37 AM

Having just returned from FalconRidge, Tim and I are eagerly anticipating FSGW...is there any new news?

Also, we want to be FSGW members, so how do we do that?

V

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: KathWestra
Date: 19 Jun 00 - 12:02 PM

I saw Charlie last night, and the cost of the weekend is still being calculated. Once that's done, a registration form will be generated and registration will open up. My guess is that the form will come to FSGW members in their August newsletter. It will probably be posted on the Folklore Society website at the same time. (www.fsgw.org).

As most of you remember, we'll be at a new camp about 1-1/2 hours north of D.C. this year. Charlie and his committee are figuring out a pricing structure that will 1) assure that the Folklore Society meets its direct costs for the camp; AND 2) encourage people with families to bring their kids so that we can assure that the music is passed along to the young 'uns. His guess last night was that the FSGW member rate will be something between $125-$150 for an adult for the three-day weekend. Nonmember cost will be higher, but we don't know by how much. Kids will be less.

I'm sure Charlie will post details as soon as they're available.
Kathy

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From:
Date: 19 Jun 00 - 09:06 AM

Hello friends! My name is Roumen Moskov. I am from Bulgaria, Europe. Let me represent you "Orpheus Folk Orchestra" from Bulgaria, Europe. We are best of the Bulgarian art of people. We have interest on your festival of people. Our program of music is very much occupied, but we wish enter your festival of people. We shall be grateful, if you send for us conditions for our future game to you. You may find a lot of the information concerning us on this site: http://www.geocities.com/orfeus_us With kind regards! Roumen Moskov, Manager [e-mail]

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Vixen
Date: 19 Jun 00 - 08:19 AM

VicTim will BE THERE!

The music is incredible...the food is magnificent...and the friendships are the best of all.

V

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Little Neophyte
Date: 19 Jun 00 - 08:11 AM

Well guys, I had such a wonderful time yesterday at the Mudcat Gathering with Bill and Allan that it has inspired me to hop into my car and drive down to Maryland for this event in October.
All being well I will be coming too. It will be so wonderful to finally meet all you people.
Looking forward to this,
Bonnie

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: GUEST,Barry Finn
Date: 18 Jun 00 - 11:27 PM

I'm still planning on being there come Hell or high water. Thanks for the kind words Big Mick, you were quite a treat yourself. Barry

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: bbc
Date: 18 Jun 00 - 04:41 PM

Roger,

We certainly still intend to go. Wonder how early registration starts?

love,

bbc

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Big Mick
Date: 18 Jun 00 - 11:32 AM

And it is still my intention to attend this as well. I am hoping for more Mudcatters than last year. It is a marvellous time.

All the best,

Big Mick

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Susan A-R
Date: 18 Jun 00 - 09:38 AM

Did things get ratified Charlie? I believe that I will plan on this one.

Susan A-R

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: GUEST,Roger in Baltimore
Date: 18 Jun 00 - 09:28 AM

Just stumbled on this today. Hugs back to you bbc. I hope whatever has transpired in the last few months has not dampened your interest in the Getaway. (There were no flames or nastiness at the Getaway). Marge and I have locked in the dates.

Big RiB

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Big Mick
Date: 06 Mar 00 - 01:55 AM

And from one of the two "Bigs", hugs right back atcha. Barring some disaster, I intend to be at this gathering. This damn election cycle may throw a bug in the works, but I am still figuring on it. YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS ONE FOLKS!!!! Amazing gathering of talent and goodwill. I sang and played and chawed the fat with a bunch of damned fine musicians and people. Even old Barry Finn was extraordinary.

Life goes on on this end, but I still poke my nose in as time permits. Mostly reading without posting just now, but this will change after March 11 (caucus day) and I should be able to get back to normal.

All the best,

Big Mick

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: bbc
Date: 02 Mar 00 - 11:35 AM

Fortunato, offers like that go on the auction.

Duane D. & I certainly plan to attend, barring national/personal disaster. davidmc24 will be a college man by then, so I can't speak for him. Last year's event left quite an afterglow for all of us!

best from bbc, who gets up at 4:50 am, leaves for work at 6 am, & frequently checks Mudcat first (Hugs to the 2 "Big's"!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Fortunato
Date: 02 Mar 00 - 10:16 AM

Thanks, Charlie. I'll start going nekked here in Silver Spring to aclimatize. I may have to sell some children(I have three so one or two less won't matter much)to pay our fare. Anyone out there interested in buying a teenage boy, healthy and with excellent teeth?

I'll pay shipping. Fortunato

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 02 Mar 00 - 10:09 AM

The committee that plans the Getaway has just been reconstituted and reauthorized for 2000, so we're about to plan for cost and food. Decisions should be ready and ratified by early May. (Ratification is what takes time in any organization.) In the meantime, note my guesstimate last December (above) of between $110 and $150 per person for the whole weekend. Subject to revision. Less for children. Discounts for FSGW members. Your mileage may vary.

--Charlie Baum

p.s. While Ramblewood Camp might not require clothing, October weather in Maryland usually recommends it.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Fortunato
Date: 02 Mar 00 - 09:10 AM

Charlie.
I like the sound of this place:
"Ramblewood has been catering to the needs of "alternative" groups for over a decade, and is experienced in and capable of providing an environment for unencumbered self-expression."
Sounds like we can shed our inhibitions (and possibly our clothing) and drink wild potions and cavort hedonistically.

I'm in. How much does it cost?

Fortunato

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: bill\sables
Date: 02 Mar 00 - 06:54 AM

Hi Charlie, I will be checking on flights and prices so keep me in touch. I heard a lot about last years getaway and I think it is something I can't miss so I hope to get over there. Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Mar 00 - 09:48 PM

There's no tellin' how much young Meebo will pay to be in the vicinity of a real woman or at least one he doesn't have to inflate.

Spaw

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: cubaJoe
Date: 01 Mar 00 - 09:28 PM

This is Marymac. You women coming up from FL should pick up Mbo. You can even draw lots for him!!!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: momnopp
Date: 01 Mar 00 - 09:21 PM

Refresh

So you can put it on your calendar.

Always a mighty fine party. . .

Cheers.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Bill D
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 08:34 PM

dyslexics of the World--UNTIE!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 10:40 AM

Sydney, not Syndey... both NS and NSW. (Get along now, Syndey, Syndey...)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 15 Dec 99 - 10:34 AM

Alison--it was a few years ago that Gordon Bok (of Maine) sailed into the Getaway in his boat. Of course, back then, we were at Camp Letts, which had its own docking facilities (on a river off Chesapeake Bay). And I suspect it would be easier if you could sail from Syndey, NS instead of Syndey, NSW.

--yr travel agent

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: alison
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 10:57 PM

anyone going by boat could pick me up in Sydney harbour????

alison

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Barry Finn
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 10:19 PM

Mick, just a wee bit more singing will do, not that you didn't do your share last time, matter of fact for such a big guy you carried more than your share but I aim to squeeze a few more gems out of you, provided Dani, that I can last long enough to enjoy them & I was just resting my eyes. Sleeping Barry

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Allan C.
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 06:29 AM

This plan's getting better all the time! By the time you guys got here, we could switch to my station wagon. BTW, maybe you could swing through Raleigh and pick up my good friend and newbie on the Mudcat, BarbaraLynn. Wait, let me rethink this...me and a carload of women...Yeah! Great plan!!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: bbelle
Date: 13 Dec 99 - 04:26 PM

Barry ... the Irish is going very well, since I've discovered Mary Black! Specifically, I'm working on "Song For Ireland" and "Fare Thee Well My Own True Love." There's a lovely song called "Mo Ghile Mear" and I'd love to learn it, but my prowess in the romance languages has not prepared me for gaelic.

Dani ... That sounds great! I drive a Ford Tempo, which actually seats 3-4 pretty comfortably, however, a van sounds even better. Gosh ... we could even pick up one or two more m'catters on the way. Anyone interested? Let's talk!

Charlie ... Thanks for the info. I'll start budgeting.

moonchild

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 13 Dec 99 - 01:02 PM

Nice idea Dani, but it's 81, not 86...and you'd probably do just as well to use US29 instead to get to C'ville, home of Allan C. As time draws nearer, I can come up with suggestions on how to avoid the immediate Washington DC area (e.g., I-81 to Hagerstown, MD, I-70 to Baltimore, I-695 clockwise around Baltimore)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Dani
Date: 13 Dec 99 - 09:38 AM

You know what just occurred to me? We could go up 86 instead of 85 and pick up Allan C on the way!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Dani
Date: 13 Dec 99 - 08:38 AM

Bet on it, Moonchild. I'll take over the driving when you get here. Maybe we could rent a big ol' van and do it up in style. The Waffle House tour of the coast!!

Just among friends... I'm SO frustrated getting started on my banjo that I'm thinking of coming around to the guitar. Maybe by October I'll be able to accompany myself on a tune or two. Any requests? I'm a blank slate.

Dani

PS - I am an eyewitness. I was staggering to bed when I found y'all in the dining hall that Saturday night. Barry, Mick was indeed singing. And though I enjoyed every bit of your own singing as well, I'll have to give HIM the medal for at least LOOKING awake. Only his eyes gave him away. You were a part of the upholstery on that throne there.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Big Mick
Date: 13 Dec 99 - 01:12 AM

I won't need any medicine, I think we have this thing whupped. And, Brother Barry...............how much friggin' singin' do I have to do??????????Didn't we sit up half the night Saturday singin? And Sunday all day??? And I promise not to do more than about a 15 minute intro of my song for the "Music of the Mudcat" workshop next year.

Anna P., if our gal from Oz makes it out to your place, I will make the meal, or at least some of my specialties. Wouldn't that be a hoot??? New Jersey at the end of September and the Getaway three weeks later. Damn, so much good music.......food.............and THE FAIR ONE...........Mick

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 13 Dec 99 - 12:49 AM

Fees have not yet been determined. I'd guess that for an adult for the whole weekend, they'll be more than $110 and less than $150. We'll have them figured out more precisely by February or March. When we know what the fees are, you'll hear it here first!

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Barry Finn
Date: 12 Dec 99 - 11:28 PM

Hi Moonchild, hope you're bringing along a few new Irish songs with you, eh? Well I hope you can convince harpgirl into coming, it's hard to explain what a great time was had by all & while you're convincing her & getting Dani (that's a push as well as a hint Dani, hope you make it again) you might as well convince your cousin & his wife too, make it a full house. If not sooner see you then, Barry

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: bbelle
Date: 12 Dec 99 - 10:45 PM

I cooked dinner for harpgirl and son tonight (jeesh! I wish I lost weight as good as I cook!) and I think I've convinced her that sharing driving expenses and driving duties is better than me going it alone (and walking with a cane I am now). Since our first night will be spent in Rocky Mount with my flatpicker cousin and his fiddlin' wife, we could pick up Dani on the way! Charlie ... have you decided on fees, yet, or must we wait!

Mick ... I'll bring my grandfather's terpin hydrate cough medicine next year, which will cure ANYTHING that ails you. Makes me shivver to think of it.

moonchild

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 12 Dec 99 - 04:10 AM

Answers--

It's not clear yet that Debby McClatchy won't be doing at least some of the cooking. The camp will permit us to bring in a chef, provided she works with the regular staff. But whether she cooks or not, we've already decided to invite her as a guest!

Oh, another thing--about kids--since some people who hadn't been before didn't know last year--CHILDREN ARE VERY WELCOME, and there's lots of activities for them, so there's no need to park them with grandma or find a babysitter for the weekend. Drag Bring 'em along.

And since this new place has dance floors to die for (sprung hardwood floors!), we'd like to try to have at least some dancing as part of the weekend schedule.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Dec 99 - 12:28 AM

Yeah thosp....sure...........

And Barry, bring the poultice.....Mick has a theory that smelling like a guy who's been et by a bear and shit over a cliff is appealing to the opposite sex and as he is director of Fertility Rites, I hesitate to argue.

Spaw

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: thosp
Date: 12 Dec 99 - 12:05 AM

i'm not addicted - i can stop anytime i want!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Barry Finn
Date: 11 Dec 99 - 11:52 PM

Hi Mick, it'll be great to see you again. I'm just wondering though if you'll be do any singing this time around or are you gonna just talk your way through the weekend again, well maybe you could manage a few songs inbetween the sneezes & the snivils. If you come feeling a bit under the weather again I'll just have to mix up a old seceret family remedy (would've brought it last time but I didn't know you'd be feeling low). It's a poultice to pack on your chest, makes you sing like an angel no matter what, you could play that whistle of yours through your nose & it'd sound like Gabriel playing his horn, oh, one draw back you'd smell like goat sh&%$#@it for the weekend. Yours in playful song. Barry

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: catspaw49
Date: 11 Dec 99 - 11:24 PM

Addiction? Addiction? You speak of ADDICTION??? With over 3000 posts this year, I can tell you all about addiction!

Spaw

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Big Mick
Date: 11 Dec 99 - 11:16 PM

OH YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!. ..........Sure Rib, just remember, ;you don't look that big to me............I have every bit the addiction you have.......sometimes when I am on the road, I find the libraries first.......I have mainlined half a day, ..................Mine's bigger than yerz...........

Mick

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 11 Dec 99 - 09:49 PM

HEY!!! MICK!!! Who you callin' an eejit? Neither of you have any idea what addiction is really like. Oh, sure, you log on a couple of times a day and maybe you miss it when you are gone for a little while. But until you've mainlined a half a day or more here, you are just small time "chippers".

Big RiB, who can't find his cookie.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: annamill
Date: 11 Dec 99 - 07:38 PM

Alison, Hubby and kids are more than welcome. Everyone is welcome at the gatherings, especially family! Let us know when the plans are final. It would be wonderful to meet you, and yours. I think you might like our little place.

Love, annap

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: alison
Date: 11 Dec 99 - 07:18 PM

LOL......

Well.. thanks everyone for the offers..... (if and when I do make a stopover in the US... I'll be starting a thread.."Alison needs somewhere to sleep..... oh and is it OK if she brings the hubby and kids too?" hahahaha

Festival of the slobbering Mick...... I like that....

I do intend to do some stop overs.... but as yet I'm not sure where... but if there is a way for any of us to meet up..... I'll be there....

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: annamill
Date: 11 Dec 99 - 07:13 PM

Now Mick, is that "Laugh Out Loud" or..."Love On Line"...

Anyone else byte...excuse me..biteing...?? Or is that a way too soon commitment?

Aaallliisssoonnn...

Mick, I think we'll have plenty of white wine at hand.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Lorraine
Date: 11 Dec 99 - 06:32 PM

Great Idea! Lorraine

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 11 Dec 99 - 04:43 PM

Charlie- As far as I can tell, the camp is doing the food prep.Could I suggest that Debbie McC be invited as a guest? I, for one, would miss her.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: momnopp
Date: 10 Dec 99 - 11:59 PM

Oh, silly ones, I look forward to seeing you all next October. Charlie - thanks for putting a bee in my bonnet so early - it's going on the calendar right away!

JudyO