Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 07:56 PM

Depends on where you are landing?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 06:43 PM

Halló all i get the ticket on Monday so I ´ll be on the plain on
the 13th of October.
Where will I go after i have landed I have no Idea.???

Anyone??Idea.
All the best Skarpi Iceland.,

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 04:47 PM

But, don't tell. Hee hee. Mr doesn't know yet! *BG*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 02:15 PM

I always have extra blankets, also....
(maybe the electric blanket for KoKo...hope she's blanket trained)

But Mick will have to hold her hand in the lunch line.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 02:07 PM

Someone better have a super-Goddess size sleeping bag for KoKo. She's tropical, isn't she? Or will she just cuddle in with Big Mick?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 01:41 PM

I'll have a number of extra blankets w/ me - but don't have any spare bags.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Tinker
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 01:34 PM

Wow !! This is getting great !! In fact Koko just said she may be at Getaway in the Big Mick in New Jersey Thread..... Looks to be an amazing time.

I've got a few extra sleeping bagsI can bring along.

tinker

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 01:21 PM

I'll need a place to sleep Monday night and a ride to BWI on Tuesday. Might need a sleeping bag too.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 08:27 AM

I'm gonna book mine today, it gets me into BMI on the Thursday night about 7 pm, so may just book into a local motel, and let sleep adjust my time clock. On the Friday morning I could use a ride though, I will also need a sleeping bag.
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 08:20 AM

I can pick one 'er two folks up at either BWI or Dulles (which you can get to by shuttle from National). If anyone is without ride, PM me...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 08:13 AM

YEAH SORCHA!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 02:20 AM

Good on ya, Sorcha!! This is getting better and better all the time! It's hard to imagine more fun than last year, but this is gonna be some GETAWAY! Can't wait!!!
KT

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 01:59 AM

Just bought my plane ticket! I'll be there! Wheee!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 01:38 PM

Efxaristo poli Giorgiou
Or something like that.
Giok ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 01:23 PM

Giok,
if you're only going for the Getaway weekend, then I suggest you avoid the hassle of renting/driving a car, and get a lift from someone, as Nancy King suggested (she gave me a lift last year, but she was but one of several who offered).

Looks like we'll meet at last! I plan to come over with Vanessa for a week, spending a few days sightseeing and/or seeing friends before/after the Getaway.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 11:49 AM

Yep I've now found a flight to BWI, and as it's via Iceland I'm trying to meet up with Skarpi en-route. I shall hire a car at BWI, prices look a bit up on last time I rented in the US, still looking for a good deal so any hints or tips appreciated.
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 10:45 AM

I wondered what Alaska Mike had been smoking, and now it's plain. Accounts for all those great songs.

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Nancy King
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 10:37 AM

Actually, BWI (Baltimore) is by far the closest airport to the camp, and there will be lots of people passing by who could pick you up. Any chance you could fly into BWI, Giok? I wouldn't wish the drive from JFK on anyone!

Nancy

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 08:48 AM

You could also fly to D.C. instead.

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 11:34 PM

PS to Giok--
Oh yeah, you're going to need LOTS of American cash to pay all the tolls on that stretch of road, either that or a transponder for EZ-Pass (an automated toll-collection system)--close to $20 worth.
--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 11:32 PM

Giok--
The drive from JFK airport in New York to the Getaway could conceivably take 3-1/2 to 4 hours IF it were smooth and there's no traffic. HAH! Plan on something closer to 5 hours, since we're talking reality here. You'll need to get out of the airport and follow the Belt Parkway aorund the shore of Brooklyn (and past Coney Island) to the Verrazano Bridge, cross Staten Island (that first stretch is the part of the trip that takes an incalculable amount of time, since it's so traffic-dependent), enter the New Jersey Turnpike and take it to its Southern Terminus (90 minutes), cross the entire state of Delaware (about 15 minutes) and proceed through Northeastern Maryland to Camp Rablewood (another half hour or so).
--Charlie Baum
(More specific route numbers and directions available upon request.)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: wysiwyg
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 06:41 PM

Oh, pretty.... look...

According to Shawlmaster MMario, 50% will go to the Mudcat, and
50% will go to the FSGW scholarship fund.   AND you will be able to arrive at the Getaway in style!

~S~

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 05:22 PM

Mike SMOKED that salmon?! You going to tell me he CAUGHT it, too!?

God, that was one of the most delicious things I've ever tasted. I actually think the camp does a pretty good job with food, but it was pretty sad that they had salmon on the menu after we had tasted Mike's.

Dani (who is thinking about all the treats to come)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 12:42 PM

The 4 string banjo was invented by a guy who couldn't play the 5 string banjo. (Granpa Jones)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 12:07 PM

banjo orchestra = oxymoron

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 10:39 PM

Amos, the only secret delicacies are the ones at the Friday potluck. When I'm lucky, Sinsull brings Italian Cannoli -- and when I'm really lucky, I get there early enough to grab one. Other treats appear on the potluck table all evening.

Lynn Title's fudge cake is another example that comes to mind, not to mention Alaska Mike's home-smoked salmon which (sob) will not be there this year unless he can somehow air-mail it.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 09:58 PM

My o my o my.... Mick, I can't just stand by and watch you take a fall for the team. It's not right, is what!! Unless of course there is a secret delicacy to the event and its not as bad as it is being made out as. Then you should treat it as just desserts. An all-over Olive Oil Skin Rub or something special like that, you know...

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 09:41 PM

He he he he....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 07:47 PM

NOT trying to put ANY politics into this, but I hope we will not be called....



The Skinhead orchestra.



(running for cover)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 07:45 PM

I'll bring the banjo-uke-mandolin, if someone can play it... and a tenor or two. Can borrow a banjo-mandolin to bring, if needed...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 07:41 PM

OK - I can bring 2 x 5string 1 x Shortscale Tenor 1 x 7 string 2 x banjolin 2 x banjolele and 1 x Bandola - But my Excess Baggage will be 'Orrendous !! Especially as I want to bring some whistles and a normal mandolin and a guitar !!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 07:02 PM

Do we need to form a banjo orchestra?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: curmudgeon
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 06:53 PM

FWIW, after yesterday's Shanty Session, I was chased away from the table where Sinsull, Jacqui, Jeri and Bat Goddess were conferring. How bodes this?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 06:46 PM

Hey, it's a tenor ( not one of those cheap fiver's)...

That is 2 months per string. There may be hope for me yet...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 06:38 PM

Banjo PLAYERS - you have eight months to learn.

Mick I'm glad that you're resigned to your fate. Just lay back and let it happen.

HE he he he

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 06:33 PM

Do I have to be able to PLAY the banjo, or will just bringing one ( or more) give me some protection?


8-{E

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 06:31 PM

Gentlemen, know that I die happily for all your sins. Please bring copious amounts of the vile, black stuff, as well as several bottles of John Jamesons' very finest Irish whiskey in order that I may be sent off proper and all.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 06:23 PM

It looks like I am going to be into serious expense with overwight luggage - the only way I am going to be safe is to bring ALL the banjos !!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 01:27 PM

Well I don't know, I'm a little worried about coming on my own now, I mean calling poor Amos chocolate deprived, surely you mean depraved! I think we better form the wagons into a circle, and break out the Remington repeaters boys.
BTW, how long is the drive from JFK to the scene of the debacle?
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 01:22 PM

Micca - you guessed!

Nice parody.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 01:13 PM

Jacqui c, why do I feel a touch of the Ko-Ko's from "the Mikado" coming on?
" I've got a little list,I've got a little list
of Society offenders who might well be underground
they'd none of them be missed,they'd none of them be missed
theres those Banjo serenaders and the others of his race
and the would be humourist, I've got them on the list
and Folkies who complain in loud and angry tone
about all centuries but this and every country but their own
and that singular anomaly the bluegrass guitarist
they'd none of them be missed, I'm sure they'd not be missed"

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 12:59 PM

cats - just threaten him that, if he does not co-operate, he will be added to the list of victims, which is growing longer everyday.

'and they had fun, fun, fun......'

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 12:07 PM

Attention!!!....Micca has escaped from the attic and is attempting to find out the plans.....re-inforcements are needed...plese do not let the short hairy man near you 'puters!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 10:15 PM

I can't watch... too gruesome.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 09:47 PM

Happy Valentine's Day to all our darling men.

I'm totally English, just completely mad.

Amos - I've seen Song of the South - won't work!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 09:23 PM

Stephen - banjos are your only salvation. We can buy our own chocolate and champagne, even our own jewelry. And with the proper size batteries, well...But a banjo player complete with drool - SIGH...Why do you think Kendall dusted his off after so many years? It works better than holy water and a crucifix.

Now think hard - do you really want us to abandon our harmless games and go to the Getaway just to sing? Your choice, guys. I will dissuade all the the ladies if that is your wish.

SINS who believes that Mick doth protest too much.
And by the way, I am half German and only a fraction Irish/English/Scottish. The best of the mischief comes from the Irish.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 09:07 PM

Happy Valentine's Day to beautiful folkie men everywhere.
Mary Sunshine

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 06:53 PM

ROTFLMA.

Ach, puir sod, Mick -- I knew him, Horatio...lessee... there's gotta be some way to get him out of the soup!! Maybe they would take me instead? The Briar Patch routine? Hmmmmm.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 06:26 PM

Shit .... back to the drawing board.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 06:17 PM

Love ya Mick, but that won't save you!