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Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )

19 Jan 05 - 11:57 AM (#1382361)
Subject: Getaway 2005
From: John MacKenzie

This year I'm determined to come to the Getaway, God willing. Do we have definite dates or a venue yet? I know it's early but I've got to make plans for my escape :~)
Giok


19 Jan 05 - 01:29 PM (#1382390)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: wysiwyg

And let me get this in early-- people traveling to and/or from are welcome for an overnight stop at my place in North Central PA, an hour south of Elmira NY, where routes 6 & 15 cross in PA.


DETAILS & MAP

~Susan


19 Jan 05 - 01:41 PM (#1382402)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: Uncle_DaveO

I wasn't able to get there in 2004. Gonna try again this year.

Dave Oesterreich


19 Jan 05 - 01:46 PM (#1382404)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: Max

I am determined to make the 2005 Getaway the biggest and best ever. So this is a great year to come if you haven't been able to in the past. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets get excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!


19 Jan 05 - 02:05 PM (#1382416)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: Big Mick

I have been advocating on behalf of the Getaway since the first time I was so warmly welcomed. It is not too early to begin planning, and you will not regret the visit. I am with Max on this one, as I have been for some time. This is a wonderful event, and there aren't many like it.

Mick


19 Jan 05 - 02:23 PM (#1382431)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: LilyFestre

Finally having settled into Mudcat and getting to know some folks, maybe this is the year I will go too! Any ideas for dates or locations? Details...I want details....please!

Michelle


19 Jan 05 - 02:31 PM (#1382442)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: Bill D

date is Oct.14-17 (Friday thru Monday)at Camp Ramblewood...more info later


19 Jan 05 - 02:35 PM (#1382443)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: Teresa

Well, I really am planning to go for my first getaway! I'm going to fly as far as I can (from Vegas) and then hopefully arrange for transport, since it's not a good idea for a totally blind person to drive. :)

Looking forward to meeting you all! I know I've been sort of a lurker; I'm very much like my cat, but can be very friendly and affectionate (also like my cat) :):)

Teresa(who is adding this thread to the "tracer"


19 Jan 05 - 02:49 PM (#1382460)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: wysiwyg

See past year's threads for Ramblewood details.

~S~


19 Jan 05 - 02:53 PM (#1382467)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: Bill D

great, Teresa! It will be good to finally meet you. We have one other blind woman who is usually there...Hey!..maybe we'll put her to guiding you...*grin*

(There is a story about Doc Watson and Kenny Hall playing at some party in California, when it was decided to move the party somewhere else. As folks started downstairs, it was noticed that Doc and Kenny were holding hands...each thinking the other was the guide! They did just fine!)


19 Jan 05 - 03:11 PM (#1382494)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Joe Offer

I've been working for years to shame Valentine Doyle into attending the Getaway. She lives in New Hampshire (or something like that), and she goes to Camp Harmony in California and misses the Getaway. Those of you who know her, please help me twist her arm. She's right on the verge of deciding she should go.
-Joe Offer-


19 Jan 05 - 03:16 PM (#1382501)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos

Assuming I have regained a modicum of revenue stream by then, I intend to be there. That's only one pre-requisite, right?

A


19 Jan 05 - 03:26 PM (#1382505)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: LilyFestre

Okay, having looked at the website for Ramblewood, I have a question. Do ya'll book cabins or stay outside the campground? Do you do meals there? Do you camp in tents? Hmmm? Curious minds want to know!!!!!!!!!

And for anyone else who is curious as to what Ramblewood is like, he's a clicky:
http://www.ramblewood.com/

Michelle


19 Jan 05 - 03:47 PM (#1382520)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Maryrrf

Being very near (relatively) to the Getaway site (in Richmond, VA)you'd think I'd have made it to at least one - but every year I've had something else planned for that weekend and couldn't make it. Firm intention is to be there this time around and probably with a couple of other friends in tow.


19 Jan 05 - 03:57 PM (#1382532)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Teresa

Ha, Bill!

Long story made short: I was at a recent science-fiction convention, and someone thoughtfully found a guide for me. A woman came into a discussion group and sat down next to me, and I heard her check her talking clock. We introduced ourselves and then she said, "I'm visually impaired, but I can see to give you a guide!" Well, there wasn't much guiding going on; mainly talking and meeting mutual friends for the rest of the convention! very fun. :)

Teresa


19 Jan 05 - 04:28 PM (#1382558)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: GUEST,MMario

a getaway thread going already with almost nine months to Getaway...

hmmmmmmmm.......remind people of anything?


19 Jan 05 - 04:42 PM (#1382570)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Charlie Baum

Oct. 14-17 at Camp Ramblewood, for sure.

LilyFestre--when you arrive, you'll be assigned bedspace in a cabin, unless you prefer the privacy of your own tent. (You'll probably get the assigned bedspace anyway, in case you get cold.) Friday dinner is a potluck; since people arrive at all hours, it doesn;t make sense to have a dinner served at any particular time. After that, all meals are provided.

While we're at it, there's a date shift for 2006 to November 3-6, 2006. We'd like to try another camp (closer to DC, with heat and even more gathering spaces for music!) but the mid-October date wasn't available. More details on this later.

--Charlie Baum


19 Jan 05 - 04:45 PM (#1382574)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Dani

$5 per week between now and then pays your way in.
Double that and you have a very reasonable airfare included.
Tuck a little more in the jar, and you've got a nice fat fund for the auction.

Carpool and spend even MORE on all the CD's you'll want to take home!

Dani


19 Jan 05 - 04:47 PM (#1382576)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Charlie Baum

WYSIWYG--This is the year that, once you and Hardy finish all your Sunday morning duties, you're going to have to drive down and join us for Sunday evening and into Monday morning. Yeah, it's not the whole thing, but trust me, it's worth the trip to the other side of Pennsylvania for the Sunday evening alone.

--Charlie Baum


19 Jan 05 - 05:02 PM (#1382590)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: wysiwyg

Wish we could, Charlie, but we'll have to wait till Hardi can take a whole weekend/Monday, and until it's at a flat handicap-friendly venue. But I am available to scout the location for accessibility suggestions, between now and 2006 when I pass through the area on biz travel.

~Susan


19 Jan 05 - 05:29 PM (#1382605)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c

I've put the date in the diary already.

Looking forward to meeting old friends and making lots of new ones this year.

I'll go with Mick on the welcome that is given, I felt so much at home last year.

It would be great to see more Brits - hope you can make it Giok.


19 Jan 05 - 07:34 PM (#1382717)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Leadfingers

So how does one book up for this ? I googled Getaway and could only find one near Boston the week before !!


19 Jan 05 - 08:05 PM (#1382744)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: KT

C-C-C-C-C-C-C-Camp R-R-R-R-R-R-RR-R-R-Rambb-b-b-b-le-w-w-w-w-woood???   My teeth chatter just thinking about it!!   Welllllll, okaaaay........ I'll go!!       (Already have my AIRLINE TICKET!!!)    Might be needing a ride from DC to camp, though.......

I'll just have to pack a backpack full of those handy dandy handwarmers! You know, the kind you whack and they heat up instantly? I'll put 'em in my sleeping bag, and here and there.......I'll use 'em all up in short order and then I'll fill the pack with all the new CDs I'll acquire while there!   Might even nab a few mudcatters to take home with me, too!    It's gonna be fun!!!

KT


19 Jan 05 - 08:08 PM (#1382747)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Ferrara

Leadfingers & everybody,

Until a few years ago this was mostly a local FSGW event. Everyone who usually attended knew it was going to happen, and they all knew they would get their applications in "eventually," and so did the folks putting it all together.... So, no one paid much attention to making the application forms available sooner than, say, August :-).

Now that we have folks coming from Alaska and the British Isles etc we are having to arrange things so people can make their plans somewhat earlier.... We're working on it, we're working on it....

Joe, or Max, or Jeff, do you know why we aren't getting links at the top to former Getaway threads? I thought that was automatic when a thread had "Getaway" in the subject but maybe I have misunderstood.... First time ever, if so.... I just asked and Bill says somebody has to make it happen.

Anyway I think if you search for "FSGW" and/or "Getaway" you'll get lots & lots of information about what the weekend and the camp are like. But ... only believe the good stuff, the rest is a pack of lies put out by people who are too chicken to stand a little chilly weather (30 degrees inside the cabins isn't really bad, is it, Mike?) and a few minor hills....

Anyway if you find one of the earlier Getaway threads you will see all the relevant links.


19 Jan 05 - 08:08 PM (#1382748)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Alaska Mike

Google FSGW, Terry. Folklore Society of Greater Washington puts on the Getaway in Ramblewood. Or you can click here.


19 Jan 05 - 08:23 PM (#1382756)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bill D

do note..the list of workshops shown at Alaska Mike's link are LAST years, which Rita & I posted on our web space, (since she has been program chair, it seemed easier). As the summer drags on, new workshops will be planned.....but those listed serve to show kinda what it tends to look like...


19 Jan 05 - 08:48 PM (#1382772)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

I'll be there for the entire 3 days this time around so I can pester more folks but I'll be danged if I'm gonna sleep in 30 degrees again so I'm gonna bring plenty of matches and burn down a few cabins to stay warm...

But just in case it is warm, I'm bringing my swimming trunks fir the pool...

I'm also gonna revive some of my old songs from my former life so that when I go to the various workshops I'll have more to offer than MIssissippi Delta and Hill Country Blues...

Might even bring the P-Vine...

Gonna bring some moonshine, too...

Gonna do a song with KT at one of the concerts, too... We're gonna do Blind Lemon Jefferson's "Keep My Grave Kept Clean"... She don't know it yet but she will...

Gonna spend more time with my pal of pals, Ebbie, who has bailed me out of more crap here than any other Catter. Sho nuff am...

Gonna bring some "real" food, too, although the night we had salmon it was purdy good...

Not gonna attend no workshops that are entitled "Care of Muses" where folks sit around and look at a bunch of candy on a table...

Gonna bug WYSusan from now until then to come 'cause she's my bud...

Gonna spend more time with Mario, my bud Ted, Kendall and Jacqie an', well, everybody... Sniff...

Gonna get up with Ken Shotz (?) and get him to learnt me up that acapelo song he did last time...

Gonna find the Mudcat Cabin, unless its one that I burn to keep watm, to hang in a couple nights and jam and get drunk... Okay maybe not get drunk...

Yep, thats what Iz gonna and ain't gonna do, fir sure...

Bobert


19 Jan 05 - 08:59 PM (#1382784)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Susan A-R

YES! I'll be there.


19 Jan 05 - 09:06 PM (#1382794)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: wysiwyg

Hell, Bobird, ah cain't this time, but y'all come on up befoah or aftuh!

~S~


19 Jan 05 - 09:13 PM (#1382802)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: KT

"Keep My Grave Kept Clean"... She don't know it yet but she will...

Well, that's a fact. I dunno that one!! Did you write it, Bobert? Can't wait to hear it!!   I hear tell there are a couple of rowdy acts being worked up already!!

I'm gonna start sleeping an extra hour every day so I'll have some reserve by Getaway time!

KT


19 Jan 05 - 09:19 PM (#1382805)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Charlie Baum

WYSIWYG--
The camp for 2006 is flat (and handicapped-friendly). It's on the shores of an inlet of Chesapeake Bay. Downside for you: it's a little bit father from Pennsylvania.

Folks who remember last years frigid temperatures--
Our FSGW house meterologist did some analysis on weather patterns and assures us that we've had a run of three unusually cold years, and that last year was improbably cold. Statistics being what they are, there's no guarantee of a warmer-than-normal weekend next year, but at least the odds of it being that cold again are very small.

--Charlie Baum


19 Jan 05 - 09:35 PM (#1382815)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

No, KT... I din't write the danged song. Blind Lemon Jefferson did an' I know you and me can hook up on it so good that when we're done wid it they gonna have to send several ambulances to cart off some of them D.C. Folk Society folks...

And no x-cuses, WYSusan. They done moved it so you could be there. You pick, either the flat land around the Chesapeake 'er your house. I thought you'd see it my way...

Bobert


19 Jan 05 - 10:15 PM (#1382839)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Alaska Mike

Cold? Who said it was cold. Bunch of sissies. I wore my sandals the whole weekend, although at night I did put on some socks. And the only coat I brought with me was a little fleece thing. 2004 Getaway wasn't cold, in Alaska we'd have called it "refreshing". You want cold, come on up here right now.

Mike

PS: Check this our: The Aurora Borealis has been very active in the Anchorage area these last few days. This is what the sky looks like when its COLD.


19 Jan 05 - 10:16 PM (#1382841)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

Well, Alaska Mike, I love ya' brother but....

















Yer friggin' nuts...

Bobert


19 Jan 05 - 11:38 PM (#1382890)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick

KT ..... if you think that you are riding with anyone but me, just remember that I got seniority. I am the Mudcat what talked you into this, and I got dibs on picking you up.

The odds are just as good that it will be warm, as they are that they will be cold. If its too cold, I am going to invite Jeri into the sleeping bag. The child is warm ....... hahahahahaha.

9 months out and I am already giddy with anticipation.

Mick


19 Jan 05 - 11:55 PM (#1382900)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos

Bobert, mah bro:

Iffen Ah do revive my flagging stream of revenoo, an you and I meet on that dfair shore, we gonna share parts on a WHite Boy, Lost in the blues, iffen you doan mind.

You'll know it.


A


20 Jan 05 - 12:56 AM (#1382930)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: KT

Uh, yeah....right Mike....it was, uh....refreshing......yeah, that.

Bobert, ol' pal, I guess I'm gonna have to do some reseach to find those lyrics. If we're singing a duet, does that mean I hafta learn how to talk the way you do? Bobertese?

Oh, Mick....are you sure it's not out of your way?

Amos, quit with the "if" business! You are coming and that's all there is to it!! Now start collecting the loose change that's lying around and put it in the "Getaway or Bust" jar!

KT


20 Jan 05 - 01:07 AM (#1382934)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: DonMeixner

Maybe this is the year,, Hmmm.....


20 Jan 05 - 05:27 AM (#1383008)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: karen k

KT and Ebbie, I'm so glad you are both coming again! KT don't even think about arguing with Mick. It doesn't work. I've tried. He means it when he says it's no problem. Really.

Every year the Getaway just keeps getting better and better. I wouldn't miss it for the world.

Can't wait.

k


20 Jan 05 - 08:18 AM (#1383099)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

Well, KT, sho nuff does mean yer gonna have to learnt up some Bobertese since too late to teach this ol' dog no new tricks... It outta be easy fir ya. All ya gotta do is walk out that penthouse joint o' yerz, go to the elevator and push the button thats got an "O" (for outhouse......) . No pfroblems at all

From the penthouse to the outhouse...

Now that's da bluez...

And, bring it on, Amos... Heck, if it da bluez, I got a lifes supply...

Bobert


20 Jan 05 - 06:38 PM (#1383708)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Jeri

Mick, bring a shoehorn. Or butter. Butter sounds like more fun.

I'm looking forward to this. I thought I was OK last year, but I still wasn't up to my normal level of insanity. I may be better this year, but I find I just don't have the stamina to stay up late that I used to, but I might be wrong about that too! Gotta start learning some new songs. Gotta put a tune to the NJ Turnpike song.

Don - go. You can sell jewelry, and you don't even have to hang out in a booth. What most folks do is plop their stuff on a table with the prices on it, and leave a box for the money. Of course, you can't ensure people put bracelets on the correct way.


20 Jan 05 - 08:37 PM (#1383796)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Pauline L

I'm excited already.

Susan A-R, you and I are going to have great fun playing fiddle together again.

Bobert, I'll follow you to the Mudcat cabin. Maybe we can do "Follow Me Down to Mudcat." Please don't burn the cabin down.

Alaska Mike, thanks for the links to those beautiful photos of the aurora borealis.

Will someone tell me where the Getaway will be in 2006 or, at least, give me a clue? Is it that lovely place where the Getaways used to be?

Everyone, I'm looking forward to seeing you and making music with you. If you're sick, get well, and if you're well, stay healthy.


20 Jan 05 - 09:16 PM (#1383820)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Tannywheeler

Hotdiggety damn, guys. Sounds good. Pauline L is bossy, isn't she? Sounds like orders to do us good, tho'. Any Texas folks planning to make the trip? Should we hook up? Carpool? Or convoy? And be prepared for -- uh, "refresshing"? -- temps. Izzat right, Alaska? (Thanks for the pics.)      Tw


21 Jan 05 - 02:17 AM (#1383998)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Pauline L

1. No, I'm not bossy.

2. If anyone wants to come to the DC area a day or two before the Getaway, you are welcome to stay at my place. It isn't large or fancy, but I've got a lot of CDs and books of music.


21 Jan 05 - 11:55 AM (#1384405)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: GUEST,MMario

*grin* I would say Pauline is one of the least bossy people I've ever met.


21 Jan 05 - 03:01 PM (#1384560)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: bill\sables

Looks like Skipjack and myself will be over this year, I've been meaning to go for about 6 years
Cheers Bill


21 Jan 05 - 06:28 PM (#1384750)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick

Wonderful news, bill. It would be great to see you again. Bring me some Yorkshire tea, willya?

All the best,

Mick


21 Jan 05 - 08:52 PM (#1384833)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Leadfingers

Well I have sent off an e-mail offering to do a Whistle Workshop - AND
received a reply !!! All I need to know is what I need to lug across the pond - Do I need to bring sleeping bag ? Air travel is a pain for carrying too much !! I dont intend bringing too many instruments - just a mandolin and a banjola -And a whistle or three of course .
Incidentally , Bobert , I have been known to play a bit of blues on whistle , if it sounds interesting !


21 Jan 05 - 10:03 PM (#1384881)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

Yer in the band, L-Fingers... Yup, you, me and....K...Tee...

Bobert


21 Jan 05 - 11:08 PM (#1384925)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: wysiwyg

Lead, bring Bobert up to MudCamp too, and his P-Vine of COURSE!

~S~


22 Jan 05 - 02:11 AM (#1384975)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Pauline L

Leadfingers, I'm sure someone (like me) will lend you a sleeping bag and lots of other things, too.


22 Jan 05 - 09:06 AM (#1385121)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Jeri

There is an opportunity for humor there that I'm going to ignore...

There are usually a lot of spare blankets floating around and people who get cold are the ones who don't ask. (Possibly because they don't think a nice autumn day will go all antarctic on them at night.) Instruments are usually lent if one asks, as are many things, but it's best to bring your own toothbrush and socks.

I've played blues on fiddle before, Bobert!

Bill, it will be GREAT to see you again, and to meet Skipjack!


22 Jan 05 - 11:06 AM (#1385210)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: MMario

make that a couple pairs of socks - you will want to change them sometime over the weekend.


22 Jan 05 - 11:19 AM (#1385219)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Snuffy

Mario

Song swaps - OK. But sock swaps???????


22 Jan 05 - 11:49 AM (#1385238)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Tannywheeler

Hey -- wait up a minnit, guys. You folks change your socks??? This is turning into a formal occasion. Do I need to pack the cummerbund and diamond studs?? Or will the cubic zirc. do? I don't want to be underdressed....    Tw


22 Jan 05 - 11:49 AM (#1385239)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos

If music be the food of love, play on --
Swap socks, and foot it, girls


From Shakespeare's Cuts and Edits -- A Compilation
Julian Terwilliger Pons, ed.
Scribner, New York, 1957


22 Jan 05 - 12:02 PM (#1385247)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Leadfingers

Maybe we should get on to Jimmyt for a matching set of diamante thongs ???


22 Jan 05 - 12:21 PM (#1385262)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick

Whoaa there, nelly belle. I am the keeper of the sacred thong in these here parts. You find your own fashion accessory, and leave me to mine.

Big Mick
Keeper of the Sacred Fertility Rite and thong with potato.


22 Jan 05 - 08:56 PM (#1385607)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Ferrara

Bobert, the song you've (bossy!) ordered KT to learn is "See That My Grave is Kept Clean," yes? Oh, and tell Eve I'd love it if she comes! If she can put up with that much folk music, and that many folk musicians.... (Poor Eve, she is no doubt going to be addressed as "P-vine" by everyone in sight....)

For Leadfingers, Bill S, anyone else who's traveling by air, as Pauline said someone will be glad to provide you with a sleeping bag, or pillows & blanket, etc. A lot of people now bring extra gear and make it available, but better you should exchange PMs with someone and make sure it will definitely be there. Plenty of time for that.

Snuffy -- any chance you might get over here too? That would be fine.

Tannywheeler, make darned sure you aren't underdressed, or we will find you frozen into a block of ice in the morning.... Just kidding, that only happens to people who get tossed into the pool....

Pauline, we are planning to try a camp called West River in 2006. It's in Maryland, on the -- surprise! -- West River. A lovely camp, all cabins are heated and have a central area where we can hold a workshop. Plus a good sized dining hall and a nature center. It has its quirks of course but it is very nice.

It's difficult to find a camp for the Getaway. It has to be big enough to hold us all. That let out dozens of very nice camps. And then, it has to be priced in a way that doesn't drive people away. Hard to find in a large camp. We'll give this one a try.

Well goodness, the FSGW MiniFest is Feb 5, and the Washington Folk Festival is June 4-5, and we usually don't get our minds set for the Getaway until after those two events. BTW For those who can make it to the D.C. area, the Washington Folk Festival in particular is a Wonderful Event, and of course there are always mudcatters who will give you a place to stay for the weekend. Y'all come.

Rita


22 Jan 05 - 09:02 PM (#1385610)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

I'll try, Rita, but you know how the P-Vine is about folkies...

Okay, Jeri... Yer in the band... Me, you, L-Fingers and KT...

Anyone else want in?

We could us a tuba player...

Bobert


22 Jan 05 - 09:04 PM (#1385612)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: beardedbruce

Amos,

If you can remember what hilda fish said on the RE: BS: liberty, freedom, and violence thread, and try to curb your vitriolic (perhaps venemous) comments about people who disagree with you, I might be able to help you with some of the cost. I have been there ( re unemployed). It is usually better to have ALL points of view present, unless one just wants to hear oneself talk.

"Words are a very dangerous form of violence "

Bruce


23 Jan 05 - 12:54 PM (#1386176)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Susan A-R

You know it's bad when you not only look forward to the getaway for the people, the music,, the fun, but it also seems WARM. It's way too long to wait.


23 Jan 05 - 05:32 PM (#1386440)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick

Dang it, Bobert!! I really want in this thing. Seems like the old folk/blues resume isn't going to be complete without. Missing it would be like missing Woodstock. Course I could just tell folks I was there.

Mick


23 Jan 05 - 05:45 PM (#1386451)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

Okay, Mick... Yer in the band, too.

Lets see:

Me
Kt
L-Fingers
Jeri
Mick

Well, gol danged, that's managable but I'm not too sure how the folks doing the sound will work it...

Nevermind, with 5 of us, we don't need no lectherfyin'...

Bobert


23 Jan 05 - 06:10 PM (#1386483)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: SINSULL

Can I be your manager? I can fetch coffee and single malt, carry instruments, and collect a meer 25% of the profits...


23 Jan 05 - 06:25 PM (#1386497)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos

Hold on, Bobert...if this is blues, I want to back you all up too. I can be in the back row.

Bruce, that's more kind of you than I can say, but I couldn't accept such an offer. I expect I will be there and to be employed at the time as well.

I will try to improve my attitude. As a rule, my sarcasm is not for those who merely disagree with me, but for those who bully, act sanctimonious, or stop straight communication.

A


23 Jan 05 - 06:53 PM (#1386522)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: curmudgeon

No promises, but Linn (Bat Goddess) and I are really going to try to amass enogh mney to attend this one. If we can manage to be both employed at the same time, this might happen. Unless, of course we are working jobs that won't let us get away. The last Getaway I attended was in 1969 -- Tom


23 Jan 05 - 07:30 PM (#1386563)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Jeri

Thanks for adding me, Bobert, but Oy Vey and Begorrah! Mick's in! I can just imagine this...

A la 'Bad to the Bone':

Da da da da DUM thump, thump,
thump thump thump thump

Da da da da DUM thump, thump,
thump thump thump thump

Da da da da DUM - I've been a wild rover
thump, thump, - For many's the year
thump, thump, - I've spent all my money
thump, thump, - on whiskey and beer
and then the rest of the verse, then:
I said "No"
I said "No, nay"
I said "Never, no more"
Y'all, I won't never play
That wild rover no more

Tom & Linn, I hope you can make it. I think you'd enjoy it a lot.


23 Jan 05 - 08:10 PM (#1386578)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

Okay, now that we've gathered up a little steam, yeah, we'll do "Bad to the Bone" cept it looks as if we've taken on two new members in the band. Let me see if I got this right? It's:

Me
KT
L-Fingers
B-Mick
Jeri
Amos

...and Sinsull is is the manager

This is gonna be ba-ba-ba-ba-bad, bad to the bone...

Hey, given that most of the folks who attend the concerts are the old folkies from the DC Folk Society, we're gonna need some medical folks to carry 'um out and revive 'um...

An', well, we prolly won't get invited to share no more retreats with these folks so Iz gonna have to swear each of you all in as co-conspirators...

Poor KT... She's going "Hey, I can't sing that repulsive song!"

Sure you can, girl. I'll bring little mountain sippin' stuff to get ya thinking that you is bad to the bone... Sho nuff will...

Bobert


23 Jan 05 - 08:21 PM (#1386589)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c

I used to be a first aider so will volunteer for the reviving old folkies bit, within reason.


23 Jan 05 - 08:58 PM (#1386622)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Dani

We've got photos of Jacqui's mouth-to-mouth from last year's revival....

Dani


23 Jan 05 - 09:42 PM (#1386656)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos

Mouth to MOUTH???!!!!

Dang!!!

We gonna have the Temptations backing us all the way!!!


A


Well I walked into an alehouse, momma
One I used to frequent!
I tole that alehouse woman, Lord.
My muh-muh-money was all spent

I said can you give me just a littlwe credit buhayyyybee?
She answered me, "No wayyyy"
I can get bad boys like you in here
Aaaany time of day!

Nugh-nuh-no, no, nehehehehehehever!

...etc.


23 Jan 05 - 10:00 PM (#1386676)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: karen k

Hey, Bobert, how about blues kazoo!

karen


23 Jan 05 - 10:02 PM (#1386677)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Ferrara

Oh heavens above Amos, you've just got to come. We haven't had any music in Quite That Style since the late and well loved Dave Olive, in his persona as Blind Harry Palms, sang "Ba-ba-ba-ba-Ba-Bar-Bree Allen"

I'm still trying to think of something bad enough to say to Bobert in retaliation for his comment about "old folkies from the D.C. Folk Society" but alas nothing comes to mind that I can post here.... I would threaten not to drive out to the country for any more visits to his charming, comfortable home with all the bird feeders and the gorgeous garden, chat with P-vine (sorry Eve) and get fed any more delicious dinners, but ... somehow that just doesn't cut it.


23 Jan 05 - 10:12 PM (#1386682)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Leadfingers

I am starting to wonder what I have let myself in for ! The last time I was in a blues band I was the front line and playing a lot more saxophone than whistle - AND it was nearly forty years ago !!


23 Jan 05 - 10:51 PM (#1386707)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

Warm up the sax, L-Fingers. It'll fit in real well.

Okay, karen... Yer in but ya better bring an extra lung cause we're gonna do "Bad to the Bone" and Iz gonna be playing a resonator guitar... Maybe you could also show up in a G-string and pasties since yer kazzo is gonna get drowned out... Ahhhh, no, bad idea... We're an all-Americanm apple pie band... Make that no pasties... Just you and the kazoo...

(Are you ouyt of yer mind, Bobert? Like we only got one reviver, not 20 of 'um, dangit...)

Ignore that I dea, karen, yer in and we'll use the sound guys to mic you. Can you do "Bad to the Bone" on a kazoo? Good. Like I said, yer in.

Hmmmmmm? What we up to? Like 12 'er 9 people?

karen
me
L-fingers
mick
kt
jeri
amos
sins

yeah, that like 12 'er 9, give 'er take a few...

Bobert


23 Jan 05 - 11:07 PM (#1386715)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Leadfingers

Sorry Bobert !! If I am flying the pond weight is a serious condsideration so Sax is off the menu - Whistle is NOT a problem !
I would prefer NOT to be in B natural or C# or G# - the rest I am sure I can 'fake'


23 Jan 05 - 11:17 PM (#1386722)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

Hmmmmmm, L-Fingers... Howz 'bout D 'er E? I mean, its like "Bad to the Bone", gol dangit... That okay?

Geeze... Here we are 9 months from the Get away and we're allready getting fincky musicans wantin' to be the band leader....

We're doing it in E!!!

Okay?

pleese???....

Bobert


24 Jan 05 - 12:01 PM (#1387051)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c

You tell 'em Bobert!


24 Jan 05 - 12:37 PM (#1387099)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Leadfingers

Blues in E is a doddle on a standard D whistle - Just that I know a lot of singers who only sing in 'strange' keys !!


24 Jan 05 - 01:02 PM (#1387140)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Ebbie

What fun! I'm sitting here in an internet cafe, with snow piled outside in the Toronto streets, giggling my head off. Getaway 2005- hurray!!!!


24 Jan 05 - 01:16 PM (#1387160)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: John MacKenzie

Make that 2 kazoos!
Giok


24 Jan 05 - 01:32 PM (#1387179)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Tannywheeler

In re: finding places to have Getaway -- don't VA and MD have state parks with various facilities? It wouldn't make sense for y'awl to use Texas State Park facilities, but mightn't there be something similar near you? 'Course, I'm new to the mix, and you may have already looked into that and had a good reason to discard the idea.

Any Texas Mudcat Getaway attendees: Should we join up to carpool or convoy? Might that be a plan? As I think about doing this I consider other personal "errands" I could deal with in/near D.C., so might go several days early. Alternatively, a train trip to Wash., then rent vehicle for G., then home on train -- might limit gas usage and driving stress. Party going up on train? I'm starting to obsess. Gonna go think about something else.    Tw


24 Jan 05 - 02:23 PM (#1387268)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos

I say head for the Panhandle and let BWL organize a place where it is warm!!


A


24 Jan 05 - 02:29 PM (#1387280)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Teresa

One medium-sized person with an acceptable voice, one whistle (though I am not great on it; but have some time to practice!) coming at ya. I'll work around keys and time signatures, and I am also a very good listener and cheerer-on! I'm a bit leery of bringing my guitar on a flight, so may borrow someone's for a few here and there, if that's ok!

Teresa


24 Jan 05 - 03:53 PM (#1387381)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Charlie Baum

Tannywheeler--

Believe me, the FSGW folks know about every facility available within a couple of hours of DC. I've personally researched ALL of them. The Getaway actually began at Prince William Forest Park, a U.S. National Park Service facility some 25 miles south of DC in Virginia (near Triangle and Quantico). The last time we tried to hold the Getaway there (just before we moved to Ramblewood), we didn't fit. There were some state parks that looked like they had nice facilities, but Texas (or even the middle of West Virginia) are just too far to drive for the weekend.

--Charlie Baum (Chair of the Getaway site finding committee--both of the last two times)


24 Jan 05 - 05:15 PM (#1387480)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: SINSULL

Bobert,
If I am going to do a proper job of representing this group, I need a name. No, you idiot! Not, SINSULL! A band name!
SINS,who will be a model of decorum at this Getaway.


24 Jan 05 - 05:40 PM (#1387526)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Jeri

...and flying monkeys are going to zoom out of my butt and play Stairway to Heaven on tubas.


24 Jan 05 - 06:18 PM (#1387575)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c

What Jeri said!


24 Jan 05 - 06:19 PM (#1387577)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: kendall

This I gotta see!


24 Jan 05 - 06:20 PM (#1387578)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos

How about Jeri and the Flying Monkeys?   Then whenever we hear it we can all get the same picture....and crack up loudly.


A


24 Jan 05 - 06:37 PM (#1387595)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick

EBBIE..... what the hell are you doing in my adopted hometown of Toronto and not letting me know you were there???????? That would have been the perfect excuse for me to take a ramble and visit with Curly Boy Stubbs, She Who Must Be Obeyed and will feed you wonderful meals, The Scottish Queen, The Martin Flat Pickin' King, and a host of assorted Toronto Folkies ......... mutter, bitch, mumble, sputter, @%$#^&&*#$%$.   We simply must coordinate this stuff better.

Mick


24 Jan 05 - 06:55 PM (#1387608)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bill D

Big Mick & Jeri, having come during our transition year, will tell you what our state park facilities were like...'rustic' is the polite term...though Debbie McClatchy's cooking wasn't bad.. The limit there is about 150, and we are hoping to get closer to 175+ when we get all 'adjusted'...
There simply is no perfect camp for our purposes...it's always some combination of cold, or expensive, or hilly, or rustic or 'no alcohol' or too far away..pick any 2.

But as they say..."Good, though"


24 Jan 05 - 07:43 PM (#1387661)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

Sinsull,

Well, heck, this one is easy... I perform with a variety of folks, who vary from gig to gig, as "Sidewalk Bob (me) & the Pedestrians (the band)... But I reckon to keep everything on the up and up maybe for the Getaway it will be "Bad to the Bone Sidewalk Bobert and the Bad to the Bone Pedestrians"...

But fir the record, I'm still gonna do "Please Keep My Grave Kept Clean" with KT (sans the Bad to the Bone Pedestrains...)

Bobert


24 Jan 05 - 07:56 PM (#1387672)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c

i liked Amos's suggestion. :>)


24 Jan 05 - 08:26 PM (#1387706)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Gorgeous Gary

Wow, almost 100 messages already! What, did a blizzard leave everyone snowed in or something? 8-)

-- Gary


24 Jan 05 - 10:19 PM (#1387765)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Tinker

Mumble, mumble, don't get to the computer for a few days and folks go and organize all kind of stuff without ya.... I gotta say Bobert, that the Flying Monkeys has some real visual draw going for it.... I'm thinking I may need to invest in that collection of neon boas to help costume the group (Secret Santa sent me one, but we need real funk with these blues)..... Hats and sunglasses.... There is some great potential here.....

Ya know SINS we might have another extravaganza to orchestrate here....hmmmmm. If I can get things settled here I'll have to ramble your way and start the advance planning....

The date is on the calendar. Extra bedding will be packed...definately got the brain going...


25 Jan 05 - 03:45 PM (#1388354)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: SINSULL

Is Bobert wearing his straw hat with the spider? It may clash with the boas.


25 Jan 05 - 03:49 PM (#1388360)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: GUEST,MMario

Why are you guys being mean to SINSULL? it is possible she will be a model of decorum at this Getaway.


granted - not very probable - but hey - she gives away good yarn!


25 Jan 05 - 04:57 PM (#1388439)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c

SINSULL and decorum just don't fit together. It wouldn't be any fun if she behaved.


25 Jan 05 - 06:12 PM (#1388511)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Dani

For the record, if SINSULL is planning to be a model of decorum, I'm not coming...

Dani


25 Jan 05 - 07:16 PM (#1388567)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

Ahhhhh, no boas... We ain't into snakes... That's fir the Pentcostal band right after us....

Bobert


25 Jan 05 - 07:36 PM (#1388584)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: GUEST,Paranoid Android

Every time I see this thread I read it as "GATEWAY". I have a crappy Gateway PC and I automatically read the thread and suddenly find it's "GETAWAY".
Well, that's it. Anybody out there wantin' to "sponser" a lunatic from Dublin (Ireland) just let me know and I'll be there with my out-of-tune guitar and my out-of-pocket expenses and my out-of-myhead performances.


25 Jan 05 - 07:45 PM (#1388596)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

Yo, Paranoid,

Iz patanoid, too. Maybe wez related. Finf yerseff a cheapie 2:00 am flight to the Washington D.C. area (Baltimore) an' I'll pick yer paranoid butt up at the airport an' transport yer paranoid butt to the Getaway but ya can't be in the band unless yer willing to either tune yer guitar or let someone else do it. Okay?

Bobert


25 Jan 05 - 10:12 PM (#1388689)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Leadfingers

Hey Paranoid Android - Check out Portaferry next weekend (4th - 7th)
IF you survive THAT then go to the Getaway as well !!


25 Jan 05 - 10:29 PM (#1388696)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: SINSULL

I am not planning on it, Dani - so you can come...I am committed to it.


25 Jan 05 - 10:42 PM (#1388698)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bill D

"committed" is a fine word to describe both the attitude and the result of attending....*grin*


25 Jan 05 - 11:33 PM (#1388734)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: wysiwyg

CET sent me pix today from the post-Getaway gathering at our house last year. They should be posted soon.

~Susan


26 Jan 05 - 12:34 AM (#1388760)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: KT

Well, I go to Spokane for a few days and come back to find y'all carrying on here! Great to be home and back to plannin' GETAWAY 2005!

Bill and Rita, I clearly remember you saying last year that you were working on finding a new GETAWAY place somewhere in Washington . I think I offered the perfect solution! SEATTLE!!!

Now, Bobert, I have no idea how these songs go. The closest to blues I've ever come is the color I turned after the first night at Ramblewood.You'll have to finalize the set list soon so I can get 'em learnt!
And I can vouch for the generosity of the blanket bearers. Without SInsull's quilt, I'd have been severely frostbitten by the third night. Thanks again, SINS!

Ebbie!!! How's Toronto!!?? Bet you're gettin' some funny looks from your internet cafe buddies. Prolly wondrin' what yer gaffawin' about! (How'my doin' on my Bobertese? Pretty good, eh?)

Karen, I wouldn't argue with Mick. No way! If he says he's drivin', he's drivin!

Jeri. you crack me up!! "Da da da da DUM - I've been a wild rover "

KT


26 Jan 05 - 09:32 AM (#1388904)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Tinker

Now Bobert, I ain't bringin' no snakes !!!! Just feathers, lots of feathers. See while all those blind boys was singing the sad blues, the ladies was partin' up a storm with all kinds of party blues and such....Think of it as a swingin' rent party....


26 Jan 05 - 09:42 AM (#1388922)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: karen k

Bobert, you'll have to tell me where to find the songs so's I can larn 'em too. This will be fun!

k


26 Jan 05 - 11:28 AM (#1389055)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Catherine Jayne

well I posted to this a minute ago and it hasn't shown up on the thread...Hmmmmm.....


Micca and I will DEFINATELY be there this year....I have booked time off work already!!. We will fly out from Heathrow on the 13th October ( Don't know where we will land as yet...possibley the same airport as Micca went to last year...BWI I think) and we aim to fly back to London on the 29th October.

As Micca and I are getting married this year we have decided to postpone our honeymoon until October so we can go to the Getaway and meet 'catters!!

Time has been booked, we have been saving and I nearly have the airfare already!


26 Jan 05 - 11:31 AM (#1389059)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: GUEST,MMario

honeymoon at the Getaway!


26 Jan 05 - 12:48 PM (#1389172)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: SussexCarole

Crane Driver (Andrew) and I will both be coming to the Getaway this year and bringing two other 'catters with us! Not sure of the dates yet!


26 Jan 05 - 01:03 PM (#1389185)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos

Carole -- Try to get the same dates as the rest of the gang, ok?It would be a real waste of you came after everyone else had gone home!!


Bobert: "Sidewalk Bob, Jeri and the Flying Monkeys" have to work up more than one song, huh? If yer gonna do "Bad to the bone", then we got "Hootchie Kootchie Man" 'bout taped.

And "White Boy Lost In the Blues" is a favorite of mine, since I learned it.

A


26 Jan 05 - 04:52 PM (#1389450)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

Well, folks, "Sidewalk Bob and the Bad to the Bone Crazy Monkeys" is just gonna do da one song since these concerts ain't fir but one song and werez gonna do "Bad to the Bone" With the exception of KT, everyone else has heard it and I don't reckon it's gonna wherre anyone's grey matter out playin' in... I'll figure out the tabs. (What tabs, Bobert? It a George Thorgood song, fir gosh sakes and he plays eveythign with one chord.) Nevermind, I get you the *tab*...

Then Iz gonna do a duet, ("Please Keep My Grave Kept Clean" by Blind Lemon Jefferson") with KT and will do a bad recording of it and send it to her. It's gonna be in *D Modal* (double dropped D) tuning.

As fir other stuff, that's what the cabin is for where the band will most likely mutiny, duct tape me to a tree outside and spend the night having big fun....

Bobert


26 Jan 05 - 05:02 PM (#1389463)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: SINSULL

That quilt and a pillow are still in Tinker's car and will reappear at the Getaway for any needy souls. I will have spare blankets, pillows, towels, toothpaste, too.

In keeping with my new demeanor, I will be sipping champagne instead of glugging JD. Anyone need a champagne flute?


26 Jan 05 - 05:35 PM (#1389519)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c

I'll drink to that - how many bottles do you think we'll need for the weekend?


26 Jan 05 - 05:46 PM (#1389536)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos

Ten champagne and about 250 Guinness, I would say should do it.

A


26 Jan 05 - 05:57 PM (#1389550)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Jeri

I'm not entirely sure Bad to the Bone shouldn't be kept in the cabin. Is it the Wild Rover version or the Bad to the Bone one? Should we all bring dark glasses and fedoras? (And feather boas.)

Jacqui, well probably EACH need one for the BttB thing.


26 Jan 05 - 07:20 PM (#1389677)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c

No Amos - not enough champagne there. Especially for Saturday night for the ladies!

Jeri - definitely the feathers. We need too start working on that one - see you at the next Shanty Sing, hopefully?


26 Jan 05 - 08:22 PM (#1389754)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

Okay, here's my trouble with feathers... I gotta hangup about 'em... Back in the 60's I booked Janis Joplin to kick off a opening of this joint I was runnin' but the agency called about a week before the opening with bad news. Janis was too sick to make the trip but they wewre going to send so guy I had never heard of: Doctor Hohn and thre Night Trippers... What a bunch of pain in the butts... Very demanding and feathers everywhere...

Little did I know that one day Doctor John wouldn't be sucha pain in the bitt or that he'd let go the dozen "colored girls" with the bif feathers. I don't care, They were jerks...

End of Bobert's "Why I Don't Like Feathers" story...

Bobert


26 Jan 05 - 08:53 PM (#1389779)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c

Well, just call this 'unaversion therapy' Bobert - it will get you to good memories of feathers this time.


26 Jan 05 - 09:29 PM (#1389808)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: open mike

so is it fer sher gonna happen on oct 14-17? i copied from an earlier post ocy 8-10. the pal tqlk folks are getting together in the ozarks in arkansas on oct 13-15--i had a dream of attending both but now i guess i will have to choose...when is the deadline to decide? how much does it cost?/ etc etc etc..


26 Jan 05 - 09:47 PM (#1389823)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bill D

Oct 14-17 IS the date...you might have seen a thread from another year...and we take applications up to the last couple of weeks. (we have a certain deadline to notify the camp how much food to order)


26 Jan 05 - 09:52 PM (#1389826)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos

Sorry -- I just meant for me...or per capita, anyway...


A


26 Jan 05 - 09:52 PM (#1389829)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert

Order better food this time.... *grin*....

B~


26 Jan 05 - 09:59 PM (#1389837)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bill D

you mean more rabbit food? We'll see what we can do...*wink*


26 Jan 05 - 10:09 PM (#1389845)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: beardedbruce

which rabbit? The one in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"?


26 Jan 05 - 10:21 PM (#1389850)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Teresa

Me, a lady? Ok, I'll drink champagne, but i'd rather drink a good stout or porter, Scotch or vodka, (neat, thank you). :)

Teresa


26 Jan 05 - 10:31 PM (#1389859)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bill D

there's likely to be some VERY good stout and porter, Teresa...as well as decent single malt scotch.....you just need to know who be friendly with. (no, not THAT friendly)


31 Jan 05 - 08:19 PM (#1395057)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: beardedbruce

refresh


with stout or single malt...


01 Feb 05 - 06:21 AM (#1395423)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Micca

Well , Teresa, last year there was Glenmorangie Madeira cask conditioned and some very fine Canadian beer brought by CET and Charmion from Ottawa, and some very Dangerous Rum and Shrub among many others, so I am sure there would be something to your taste!!


08 Feb 05 - 03:42 PM (#1402849)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick

This is going to be the best one yet.

For those of you following the Portaferry thread, you probably wish you could have been there to meet Skarpi and friends. We now have confirmation that Skarpi and his wife, and possibly his friends, will be joining us for Getaway 2005.

Save a few bucks each week, folks. This is wonderful news, and you won't want to miss this one.

All the best,

Mick


08 Feb 05 - 03:48 PM (#1402865)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: GUEST,MMario

HOT DAMN!!!!!


08 Feb 05 - 04:33 PM (#1402913)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Teresa

Oh my ghods ... oh oh oh ... if I had any doubts about going, they have vanished with the last Las Vegas rains ... woohooooooo!!!! It's sounding so magical already. :)

Teresa


08 Feb 05 - 04:41 PM (#1402931)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos

Yip-yip-yipee!


A


08 Feb 05 - 05:32 PM (#1402985)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c

Ladies - if you want to take part in a production number for the Saturday night concert contact me or SINSULL for details and instructions.

Amos - I'm glad we got that little bit of confusion sorted out.


08 Feb 05 - 05:33 PM (#1402988)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick

That is the scariest post I have seen here yet. Fella's --- be afraid ..... very afraid.

All the best,

Mick


08 Feb 05 - 05:41 PM (#1403001)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Catherine Jayne

Depends on what it is Jacqui......send me a PM and I will let you know!!


08 Feb 05 - 05:51 PM (#1403009)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c

Mick - you'll love it, I guarantee. Woudl we do anything to upset all you lovely men???????

He he he he


08 Feb 05 - 05:59 PM (#1403020)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick

Folks, don't let that gorgeous little face of jacqui's fool you. Behind that pretty smile lies an axe murderer. That he he he of hers has me cringing. And her plottin' wi' Sinsull and all .... tis enou' tae send an aul lad to his box.

I am scared shitless ...... and that is a big scare.

Mick


08 Feb 05 - 06:02 PM (#1403024)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Catherine Jayne

Well Mick....maybe you should be scared....I could be in on it all!!.....


08 Feb 05 - 06:11 PM (#1403029)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick

Damn .... this gets scarier by the minute!!! Fella's, mebbe we ought to do something .... you know ... a musical revue in drag or something ...... nah.

Mick


08 Feb 05 - 06:13 PM (#1403031)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c

Axe murderer? Me?

All I say is "You gotta sleep sometime!"


08 Feb 05 - 06:16 PM (#1403037)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: dick greenhaus

jacqui c-

"sleep sometime!" At the Getaway? The woman is mad!


08 Feb 05 - 06:25 PM (#1403050)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bill D

well, well, well!!...such amazing developments! Sounds like one heck of a party! Now, THIS year, if everyone who says they are coming actually does, we will have to get a serious group picture!(If anyone in this group can BE serious long enough for a picture! *grin*)


08 Feb 05 - 06:52 PM (#1403097)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Jeri

Mick, I might be in on it too. If I were you, I wouldn't sleep at all. In fact, you probably shouldn't even sleep between now and then, because you just...never...know...


08 Feb 05 - 06:56 PM (#1403100)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick

How does that old saying go? Something to the effect of "I am now well and truly .........ed". Next thing you know, they will be ropin' Ebbie and KT in on this mess. ........ shit.

Mick


08 Feb 05 - 07:06 PM (#1403116)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Jeri

Jacqui, they got the memo, right?


08 Feb 05 - 07:22 PM (#1403145)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c

Oh yes!


09 Feb 05 - 03:49 AM (#1403471)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: karen k

Count me in, Jacqui. Let me know the details.

k


09 Feb 05 - 03:49 PM (#1403690)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick

Everytime I open this *&*(^%$)$@## thread, it becomes clearer that my personal friggin' Armageddon will occur sometime between October 14 and October 17, 2005. Men, we must rally together. These women are up to something that is sure to raise blood pressure and cause an international incident. It could spell the end, I'm tellin ya.

Mick


09 Feb 05 - 03:58 PM (#1403697)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: GUEST,MMario

Mick - you're the one with the negotiation skills...I'm currently shopping for flak jackets, portable bomb shelters and trying to figure out how much in bribe materials I can fit into the vehicle for October.


09 Feb 05 - 04:05 PM (#1403707)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Sorcha

When do I actually need to get paid reservations in by?


09 Feb 05 - 04:06 PM (#1403708)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

Late September-ish...


09 Feb 05 - 04:29 PM (#1403727)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

Help!! I found out what they are up to, and I'm now living in the cellar! Be VERY afraid!


09 Feb 05 - 04:41 PM (#1403738)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

i knew it!!!!!!!!!!


09 Feb 05 - 04:43 PM (#1403740)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

I might let him out for Old Songs - if he promises to keep quiet about this.

Other wise it's going to be out with the masking tape......


09 Feb 05 - 04:57 PM (#1403752)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Jeri

Mick is furiously PMing kendall now. Jacqui, I hope you're checking outgoing messages before they leave the basement.


09 Feb 05 - 05:06 PM (#1403760)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi

Halló , just getting the tickets by early next week so
I am looking forward to meet you all at the Geatway, hopefully
i can have my band with me that is Helgi and Rósa .
My wife is coming to and I am glad about that becouse
I realy missed her this last five days I was
In Portaferry .
Maybe I get a change to see my Grandfather In Kansas for the
first time in my life.
All the best Skarpi Iceland.


09 Feb 05 - 05:07 PM (#1403762)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

Micca keeps trying to find out but Im keeping my mouth shut...he will find out with the rest of you! *Evil Grin*!!!


09 Feb 05 - 05:11 PM (#1403768)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

Mick,

This transcends any difference in politics. Feel free to call on me, if you need assistance.


09 Feb 05 - 06:19 PM (#1403835)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

bb, these are equal opportunity axe murderers. They will eviscerate a Republican just as quickly as a Democrat. They will give a hidin' to a Conservative just as quickly as a Liberal. It ain't safe, I'm tellin' ya.

Mick


09 Feb 05 - 06:26 PM (#1403843)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

Is there no safety in numbers?


09 Feb 05 - 06:44 PM (#1403854)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

Yes, there can be but one must remember to apply the conversion factors. These is a very special breed of women. One of them is equal to 4 testosterone laden males, and when it comes to deviousness, then one must multiply by a factor of 7. I am not sure we are up to this, mate. We must cast our fates to the Folk God, and hope for the best.

Mumbling Mick


09 Feb 05 - 07:22 PM (#1403883)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Don't you mean the Folk Goddess?

He he he


09 Feb 05 - 07:25 PM (#1403884)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Jeeze, I dunno--an insidious Estrogen PLot, cold weather, conniving wenches with a reputation as axe murdresses...this is all too much for my wee brain, Mick.

Maybe you and I could just whisk Kendall off to Orlando, or Pensacola, and get a tan all over except for the guitar strap, playing music in the sunlight. Ya think? We could buy Spaw a ticket too, sorta sneak him down there and stay out of trouble minding our own business in a warm and friendly sport spot down where the bikinis grow, whaddya think? Mebbe we could kidnap Micca, even??

A


09 Feb 05 - 07:50 PM (#1403900)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

OK, Southern Cal Boy ..... I can see we have a learning curve at work here ..... sit down, grab a Coke ..... there you go. Now listen, boy. That would make these fearsome creatures pissed off for spoiling their fun. Then they would begin to hunt us. Have you any idea what would happen when they caught us?????? How do you think the spud thing got started??????? I pissed off THE FAIR ONE and have had to walk around in a lime green thong with a spud stuck in the back ever since!!! And they sicked that damn Koko on me, and I still look around each time I walk out the door looking for a woman who needs a shave and has a lustful look on her face!!!! Nope, ole buddy, I think we need to outfox (bad use of term there) these women, but I we will need a plan.   Got a better one?????

Mick


09 Feb 05 - 07:51 PM (#1403901)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

I think that I speak for Khatt when I say that any move to liberate husbands will be looked on as an act of war.

Just remember - you've gotta sleep SOMETIME - even if it is only for half an hour and we'll be waiting........


09 Feb 05 - 07:53 PM (#1403904)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

Mick,

Chocolate.



LOTS of chocolate.


09 Feb 05 - 07:57 PM (#1403909)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

aXE MURDERESSES???? dAMN cAPSLOCK!

We are far more subtle than that. And far more dangerous. We prefer to leave our victims severely mangled but alive. Being in ladylike mode for the duration of the Getaway, I will not participate in the sacrificial sections of the proceedings. But I will help plan them.

And ten bottles of champagne is nowhere near enough. I plan to bring some of my own favorite - Mumm's Cordon Rouge. Unless of course there is a half price sale on something vintage from the Rothchilds at Hannaford's. Stranger things have been known to happen.


09 Feb 05 - 07:58 PM (#1403912)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

bb, .... THAT IS FRIGGIN' BRILL!!!! ...... except we have a problem. The numbers of these women that are coming attending is pretty big. We are going to have to pool our resources to make sure we have enough ammunition to last the weekend. That and liquor ought to do the trick. These creatures are also susceptible to well sung love songs, but don't tell them that I told you. It would blow expose make known to them my racket.

Mick


09 Feb 05 - 08:00 PM (#1403917)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall


09 Feb 05 - 08:01 PM (#1403918)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

Well, if we put away enough for, say , 5 pounds a week untill the Getaway.... Have to be good stuff, though.


Fill Jeri's car with Hershey's Kisses? Jacqui's weight in Godiva's?


09 Feb 05 - 08:02 PM (#1403919)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

I don't like chocolate and I'm bringing my own booze.

Not sure about the love songs though.......


09 Feb 05 - 08:17 PM (#1403934)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

And I cut Kendall off before he could post - I'm going to have to keep a close eye on him!


09 Feb 05 - 08:40 PM (#1403955)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Jeri

Somebody else wanna jump on that straight line?

I'll take care of Jacqui's chocolate, if you're worried.


09 Feb 05 - 08:48 PM (#1403959)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

That's it - we'll get Mick while he sleeps. Now for the plan...these things must be done delicately.


09 Feb 05 - 08:53 PM (#1403961)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Why delicately? Subtle as a housebrick would be better.


09 Feb 05 - 08:55 PM (#1403963)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

Not to worry, Mick...

We will surrond you with circles of chocolate and (glasses of) single malt- you will be able to hear them approaching... You should have time to escape...


09 Feb 05 - 08:58 PM (#1403964)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

Well, gol danged, Big ol' Mick...

You afraid of the womenz? Not me. "Why?", you ask... Well I'll tell ya why... Yeah, sure they is womenz and as womenz they have messed up wirin', right? But, hey, you can't hold that aginst 'um. You think that womenz wanta have messed up wirin'? Don't answer that too quick 'cause the proff is in the pudding' er something like that. Okay,truth be knowed, pudding has nuthin' to do with their messed up wirin'... Hey, they'z womenzm ain't they?

Got it yet, Mick?

But I will say one thing about Mudcat womenz...sniff... and I say this from thre bottom of my heart... They is all purdy, and inspite of their wiring situations, is some mighty fine peoples as well...

But, and this might be an important "but" here, Mick... Don't turn yer back on any of 'um if they are in possession of duct tape... No sir, don't do it an' yer prolly gonna be jus' fine...

Bobert


09 Feb 05 - 10:23 PM (#1404033)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Sorcha, I hate to talk about actual Getaway stuff in the midst of all this jollity and friendly, sophisticated repartee, but ... we'll have registration forms before too long, and the folks arranging this shindig will truly appreciate any responsible people who get their registration in well before September.

Sometime in September there is a drop-dead date where we have to tell the camp how much food to provide.   That's the final absolute (almost) deadline for registering, but you can register as soon as we put up the forms, which will be after we find an FSGW volunteer to handle this year's registrations.

By mid August we'd like to have lots of registrations already in hand and have some idea how likely others are to register.

Now back to the party....


09 Feb 05 - 10:39 PM (#1404049)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

See, that's the problem around here. We got terrific tacticians and no strategists. I think relocating to Florida was a strategy!!!

Anyway, we'll fall back on the use of Bunker Buster Chick Tunes and chocolate-melting serenades and hope that keeps the sunshine turned on while we are together. Because, ya know, the thing about Jeri, and Jacqui, and Mary and others of the Invert Persuasion, is that they are just so melt-down IRRESISTIBLY fine when that sunshine is shining out, and they smile and look with their big eyes...ya just get all discombobulated and the world seems the better for it. Undeniably persuasive and irresistibly boooootiful.

So let's aim for that.


A


09 Feb 05 - 10:47 PM (#1404053)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Teresa

Well, bobert, we gotta do something with all that duct tape Rummy told us to store up, now, don't we? ;)

Teresa


10 Feb 05 - 02:48 AM (#1404185)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie

Well, I got home four days ago and I'm well enough now to sit up and take nourishment so I've been catching up on this Getaway 2005 thread. It will be great fun - and just maybe warmer. On that last night in 2004 I wish I'd thought of going to our cabin and lugging back my sleeping bag. I'd have been toasty sitting there into the night.

Mick, I had to cut back all kinds of grandiose plans on my trip. But I had a great time - met "a lot of good people and I call them friends", saw lots of beautiful scenery and LOTS of snow (especially in the Winnipeg area), lots of big sky and landscapes... My aim on this trip was to collect pretty pictures in my head to run across my mind in the days and years to come- and that goal was fully realized.


10 Feb 05 - 03:46 AM (#1404212)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

Yes Jacqui, I am with you on that one, ANY attempt to kidnap husbands will be taken as an act of war!.....and Boys.....believe me....you don' want to see me in a bad mood!! *BG*


10 Feb 05 - 05:55 AM (#1404275)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

It's almost 6 am; I jimmied the lock on the cellar door and got to the computer. The War dept. is asleep and...oh oh I disturbed the dog and he yelped! Quickly now, this is what they are going to do...AARRRGGG...


10 Feb 05 - 06:56 AM (#1404334)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

Fight free, Captain, bust out!!!! I need your sage advice and wrinkled old arse to help me figure out how to snatch victory from an almost hopeless sitchyayshun. Seamus is going to have to figger in this somewhere. Sins is a sucker for those golden brown eyes of his, I will bet jacqui is too. Damn...........Sins will bring the cats from hell in to terrorizes our golden friend.   Shit ......everytime I come up with something, they have the antidote.

BB and Amos seem to have a line on it. Boys, keep yer heads low, cuz they will be aiming for you.

Mick


10 Feb 05 - 06:58 AM (#1404336)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

.......It might not be your heads we are aiming for..... We could get you where it really hurts....

You have to sleep sometime my precious!!....*Evil Grin*


10 Feb 05 - 07:32 AM (#1404363)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca

Mick, Help is at Hand, Leadfingers is going to be there and HE PLAYS BANJO!!!!! so that should keep Sins occupied!!!


10 Feb 05 - 08:11 AM (#1404406)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

YOU ARE A GENIUS, MICHAEL PATTERSON!!! An absolute, friggin' genius. First, we load a cabin full of chocolate, decent champagne bought on sale, and flowers. Then we set up shop with a banjo, bagpipes, and a bodhran, in the sleeping cabin. That will keep us safe ........ wait ........ damn ......... how the hell are we going to be able to sleep then??????? Shit, another one down the tubes. Keep at 'er, brave boys. We will cipher this out yet.

Mick


10 Feb 05 - 09:26 AM (#1404491)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani

PM on its way to you, Jacqui.

Y'all are way too wrought up about this. What harm do you imagine?

Hmmmmm??

What could go wrong???

Willya keep the cure on the QT anyway, as it's hard enough for some of us to make a getaway to the Getaway, without husbands at home reading about chocolate, champagne, liquor and well-sung love songs by handsome, dear men.

It's not looking safe for US anymore, I tellya!

Dani


10 Feb 05 - 09:36 AM (#1404500)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Well, from now on the Cap'n will be handcuffed to the bed every night - that should keep him out of mischief, or maybe not.

Boys, flattery will not work here - we're a hard-hearted lot and don't fall for all that guff.

Dani - I get past that one by letting him come to the Getaway with me!


10 Feb 05 - 10:21 AM (#1404543)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Now, Joacqui, darlin' -- you don't want to be obdurate, and cross, with folks who love ya so much!! Now, do you?   Surely you know that it's your smiles they're cutting up for. Just ask that clever bootlegging husband of yours. He knows.


A


10 Feb 05 - 11:14 AM (#1404606)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Don't worry Amos, all us ladies will be smiling!!!


10 Feb 05 - 11:26 AM (#1404621)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

8 more MONTHS of this? *grin* ( I have visions of Scotsmen and blue ribbons)....so who should start another thread, the planning and music committee, or the skullduggery and escape planning war games groups?


10 Feb 05 - 11:31 AM (#1404630)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

He he he he


10 Feb 05 - 11:38 AM (#1404645)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

I would suggest that when the registration form is available "someone" notify a joe-clone to rename this thread "Getaway '05- the plot" and have a new thread started with the current title.

or not


10 Feb 05 - 11:55 AM (#1404680)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Good idea Mmario.

200!


10 Feb 05 - 12:12 PM (#1404708)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Hell, now she's getting me worried, too. Is there such a thing as Rational Paranoia?


A


10 Feb 05 - 12:13 PM (#1404714)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

AMOS ...... OF ALL THE LOW DOWN, TWO BIT, DOUBLE CROSSING ...... YOU FRIGGIN' SUCKUP ..... In the face of our eminent doom, you abandon the lads and start sucking up???????? Wait .... that is brilliant .... you may have something here ..... I am off to write poetry and pretty songs .... we might survive this yet

Mick


10 Feb 05 - 12:16 PM (#1404720)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

HELP!!


10 Feb 05 - 12:18 PM (#1404725)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

Hmmmmm....me thinks the men folk think the women folk maybe be fickle and suckers for poetry, pretty songs and sucking up.....IT IS going to take ALOT more than boys!!!!.....

Now Jacqui...have you got the leather and whips and handcuffs ready??....


10 Feb 05 - 12:21 PM (#1404731)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

Sorry...that should have read....IT IS going to take ALOT more than that boys!!!!.....


I was getting all excited about the leather and whips!


10 Feb 05 - 01:11 PM (#1404790)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

Amos, bb, all you lads, ..... we have to do something to rescue Cap'n Kendall and First Mate Seamus from the clutches of Sins and Jacqui. I love them both, but they have neutering on the brain. I fear for the safety of their ........ you know. And we canna afford to lose any amongst us if we are to have any chance at all in the fall.

Mick


10 Feb 05 - 01:15 PM (#1404794)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Well, there's always the high-E string around the nipple technique, if it gets desperate. But maybe the desire for whips will dissipate if we provide enough chocolate.

Here's a question, girls -- is it dark chocolate, or milk chocolate, that makes you feel the best?

Whaddya think??

A


10 Feb 05 - 01:19 PM (#1404796)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca

Mick, when it comes to protecting the "Family Jewels" I find placing a good Strong BOX (of the Cricket kind) around them( I believe You Americans call this a "cup")


10 Feb 05 - 01:27 PM (#1404806)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Mick:

The Home Life Security folks are trying to help. I dunno, though.


A


10 Feb 05 - 01:28 PM (#1404808)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris

I'm sort of half-planning to come again this year, this time with the fair Vanessa in tow. Might add a few days to take in a few sights and/or annoy a few friends (anyone that would have us, that is). And/or line up a couple of gigs, perhaps (advice?).

But is it going to be at Camp Ramblewood again? Or somewhere else? Where should we fly to?


10 Feb 05 - 01:34 PM (#1404817)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

Charlie has confirmed it's RambleWood for this year.


10 Feb 05 - 01:35 PM (#1404822)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

Camp Ramblewood for one more year...


10 Feb 05 - 02:07 PM (#1404853)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Neutering???? That never crossed my mind - too obvious. Wonder if we should tell Bobert of our plan for him, Jacqui? Simpler and less painful than for Mick but very subtle. We will have to get P-vine to ensure success.

And for any of you ladies who are thinking of falling for Mick's promises of chocolate and flowers, just examine my empty ring finger three years after the promise. The man can't be trusted. He actually thinks we can be distracted by "decent" champagne! He should consider himself lucky if I don't replace his potato with a prickly pear.

By the way, j. Loosen those handcuffs. Dr. Hotelling is asking questions about the bruises. And besides, he is a Captain. It is just not dignified. There are other ways to control him..."and his little dog too."

ooooohhhh Miiiiick? 3-2-1-BITE ME!


10 Feb 05 - 02:10 PM (#1404860)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

Damn ... where did I put that ring???? It must have fallen between the car seat or somethin'. I'm going to go out and look this very minute, Sins. OK? You can quit scheming now, right? .... shit, I don't like this.

Mick


10 Feb 05 - 02:16 PM (#1404869)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum

Camp Ramblewood for October 14-17, 2005. BWI still the nearest airport, technically followed by PHL, though given where people actually drive from, DCA and IAD might be better choices than PHL.

We'll shift camps to West River (and the weekend to early November) for 2006. Nearest airport: still BWI (it's even closer to West River than Ramblewood).

Maybe 2007, we can hope to have West River in October.

--Charlie Baum


10 Feb 05 - 03:41 PM (#1404975)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Neutering? That would be cutting off my nose to spite my face (or something)! By the way, it's too late for Seamus anyway.

Cat - I'm USING the handcuffs and whip so they are easily to hand.

SINS - I've explained away the bruises and the Doctor is happy now. Problem is Kendall will insist on trying to get to the keyboard so I have to be fairly hard on him, until I get him trained. I reckon that Bobert can be dealt with quite easily - he's such a sweetie we can soon have him under control. Maybe we can do P-vine a favour and send him home a better Bobert.

Amos - Home Security have NO IDEA just how bad this can get! That's all cotton candy compared to a concerted attack by a group of determined females. There is no escape once we decided that you need to be dealt with - it's best not to aggravate the situation and get tangled up with rabble rousers like Big Mick.


10 Feb 05 - 04:33 PM (#1405048)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

tira-misu?


10 Feb 05 - 05:21 PM (#1405106)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

See .... I told ya ..... I forgot to apply the deviousness factor. Did you see how that gorgeous woman just split the ranks?? AMOS .... I'M BEGGIN' YA ..... DON'T FALL FOR IT. She puts Ray Romano's Mom to shame.

Tira Misu? Yeah, that might do the trick.

Mick


10 Feb 05 - 05:42 PM (#1405133)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Just had my attention called to Micca's post. Threatening me with a banjo player, Mr. Patterson? Very unwise. You too are on the list for people to be dealt with at the Getaway. I have a giant "GOTCHA" planned for you. Keep in mind that I will be in ladylike mode. You won't see it coming. That goes for you too Mick and your little friend Bobert too.

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
hee hee


10 Feb 05 - 05:47 PM (#1405142)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

Grand Sins....you have the 'wicked witch' part form Wizard of Oz down to a tee; "That goes for you too Mick and your little friend Bobert too" ....and thats not a bad thing....I pride myself on mine!

I can't wait to see Micca's face when you 'get' him....Oh he won't see it coming....*evil cackle*!!!!


10 Feb 05 - 05:52 PM (#1405148)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: curmudgeon

Now that its looking more likely that Linn and I will be able to make the Getaway, I'm begining to have some doubts. Should I be afraid; really afraid?d?


10 Feb 05 - 05:54 PM (#1405150)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

Hmmmmm Tom......what do you think????.....


10 Feb 05 - 05:59 PM (#1405154)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

SINS, Jacqui...it seems there will be more menfolk walking into the lair so to speak!!


10 Feb 05 - 06:29 PM (#1405178)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

Dammit Tom, I am trying to keep it a secret that we are bringing in reinforcements. Now don't tell anyone else, OK?

And Sins ...... I will have a bucket of water near at all times. Just remember. I am Irish. We don't get even ...... we get ahead.

***snork***

Mick


10 Feb 05 - 07:39 PM (#1405222)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Lovely - even more victims to play with.

Mick - I've said before, flattery will get you nowhere.

Tom, you know us - we wouldn't do anything nasty, would we????

BB the tiramisu won't work on me - don't like coffee or chocolate - back to the drawing board.


10 Feb 05 - 07:49 PM (#1405227)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

HELP


10 Feb 05 - 08:13 PM (#1405249)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

ginger? gingerbeer?


10 Feb 05 - 08:17 PM (#1405253)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Nope


10 Feb 05 - 08:20 PM (#1405256)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

kippereherring on melba toast?... served on a linen covered tray?


10 Feb 05 - 08:23 PM (#1405261)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Nope


10 Feb 05 - 08:27 PM (#1405265)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

lox on a fresh bagal with cream cheese?




There MUST be something!


10 Feb 05 - 08:32 PM (#1405271)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

getting to the ultimate...





( Mick, you'll owe me...)















foot massage during the evening concerts?


10 Feb 05 - 08:33 PM (#1405274)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

BB - anything that I can be bribed with I can get for myself. I already have a banjo player and anything I can't get he provides. I have no Achilles heel, trust me.


10 Feb 05 - 08:36 PM (#1405277)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

jacqui c.,

Don't think of it as a bribe- think of it as a pleasant distraction to give Mick a fighting chance to make it throught the weekend...


8-{E


10 Feb 05 - 08:40 PM (#1405281)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

Spend all the money that the poor man makes
In this world to undertake
And what they say will have to go
And we poor men won't have no show...

Old song my father used to sing.

Ok, call me a Quisling, but I HAD TO GET OUT OF THAT FRIGGIN' CELLAR!!


10 Feb 05 - 08:42 PM (#1405285)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Mick will make it through the weekend - it will just be a case of what state he's in at the end of the weekend.

He he he he

BB you're a good friend, even if you are a Republican.


10 Feb 05 - 08:46 PM (#1405288)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

This man is about to die...remember the scene from Monty Python where the gang of topless women ran him off a cliff?

Alas, poor Mick. I knew him.


10 Feb 05 - 08:48 PM (#1405289)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

Works fir me... Keeps the heat off o' this ol' hillbilly...


10 Feb 05 - 08:51 PM (#1405292)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Cretinous yahoo

As Amerlia Earheart said, "Never mind me, find my luggage" She never got a dinner. Why are we giving this man a dinner? Oh, he IS dinner. OK. Poor wretch.


10 Feb 05 - 08:52 PM (#1405295)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Don't count on that Bobert. We are legion.


10 Feb 05 - 08:54 PM (#1405296)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Bucket of water INDEED! Sulphuric acid couldn't stop me now, And you have just inserted one more toe into that big mouth of yours, Mickie.

Now let me see...Mick, Bobert, Micca, Amos, Mick, (Curmudgeon and Kendall are off limits - their women are meaner than I am), Mick, Charlie Baum has been asking for it for a long time with all that nice friendly smiling stuff...HMMMMM, definitely Big Mick...

And as it all unfolds I will be sitting demurely with champagne flute in hand while bearded bruce massages my feet and the old moke plays on the banjo. This just gets better and better.


10 Feb 05 - 08:58 PM (#1405299)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

666

HELP !! Out of the cellar and into the fire! At least, it was cool down there.


10 Feb 05 - 08:59 PM (#1405301)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

Sinsull, you do demure like I do GAY!


11 Feb 05 - 05:42 AM (#1405588)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

This is going to be quite interesting!!.....As far as certain men being off limits because of their wimmin...you haven't met me yet!!!...however this could just be too much fun!!

A declaration of war will be made IF any attempt is made to liberate....er I mean....kidnap our husbands/future husbands....

We don't have a cellar in this house....so Micca is held in the attic...I let him out to earn some money!!


11 Feb 05 - 06:20 AM (#1405614)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Cats - I think that husbands/future husbands of co-conspirators have to be off limits, just to keep them in line.

On that basis - do any of yopu single guys want to start learning to play the banjo now? SINSULL'S still looking and it could keep you safe!


11 Feb 05 - 06:28 AM (#1405622)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

I agree Jacqui.

I hear Leadfingers is going to the Getaway this year.....he's single and plays the Banjo....he could be the answer to SINSULLS dreams!.....


11 Feb 05 - 07:58 AM (#1405708)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Any advance on Leadfingers?


11 Feb 05 - 10:29 AM (#1405847)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

I ask myself if it is worth all the trials and tribulations of travel to show up in Chillblain County, Maryland, where banjo players who start too early get stuck to their strings, flying three thousand miles in a pressurized cigar-tube, being shaken down by "F" students who finally found work, slogging over hill and dale to find a place to sleep, only to be surrounded by svelte Amazons with their long knives in hand, chortling WIccan spells and threatening to open my harmless scrotum for sport. Is it worth it, I say?

Then I think about the possibility of escaping them long enough to play "White Boy Lost in the Blues" with Bobert some time, or maybe do "Wild Colonial Boy" with Mick, or hear Kendall play that banjo up close, and I think to myself, "Lad, it is sure that there are some things in life that are of an Absolute Goodness, and that kind of music is among 'em."

So then I think futhah, and I think of possibly helping Mick and freeing Kendall and maybe even kidnapping Micca and taking him out for a tot of something nice while his keepers are being distracted by BB's foot-rubs, and I think, "Some things just must be done, no matter how risky, because they are of the Absolute Good."

Then I think what it would be like if the whacky War Among the Wimmin was called off and I could share all this chocolate I have wi' some of my favorite Cats, and sing melty ole chick songs like "The Kind of Love You Never Recover From" (even the title gives me chills) and "I Remember Lovin' You", an' stuff, and I thinks to meself, "Lad, the world has hope and beauty in it, as well as adventure, and Hope and Beauty are always worth striving for."

So then I think I will go to the Getaway, after all.

But the durable cup idea sounds good, too.


A


11 Feb 05 - 10:37 AM (#1405859)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

I stand, or sit, humbled and in awe of the master.

Mick


11 Feb 05 - 11:14 AM (#1405912)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

"Chillblain County, Maryland,"....where else would 'Camp Escher' be located? You just think it's impossible to run from one workshop to another and find it uphill both ways!


11 Feb 05 - 11:28 AM (#1405926)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

'uphill both ways'...well its a good job I have had my legs fixed.....You boys won't be able to run away!!


11 Feb 05 - 11:29 AM (#1405929)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

You guys just don't get it. First, there is no such thing as a svelte folkie - nice try Amos but we ain't buying sugar this week. Next, we have no intention of harming you physically - that would be cutting off (sorry...) our noses (or whatever) to spite our faces. Lastly, neither Kendall not Micca will go with you willingly - guys they got it all and know it. Iron bars do not a prison make and there isn't a cellar strong enough to contain an unwilling Captain. Micca would just have to wave his magic crystal and fly away.

There are quislings among you, gentlemen. You can not trust your own to protect you. Bearded Bruce isn't trying to distract us, he is trembling with anticipation at the prospect of twiddling our toes. Kendall sings "I Remember Loving You" and means it! Does it rather well too. Alaska Mike is laughing at you from the position of safety - he longs to see Mick get his.

And what exactly is "his"? You have 8 months to contemplate it. We haven't decided Amos' fate yet. Maybe nothing - the anticipation alone will destroy him.

"All in good time, my pretties. All in good time."


11 Feb 05 - 12:12 PM (#1405974)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

We haven't decided Amos' fate yet.

Hmmm.... not sure I recall volunteering for this executive hierarchy, SInsull, old gel. As for your dismissal of svelte folkies, well, I gotta set the record straight here. I have seen several Folkies who svelte enough to sweat the joint off a ball-cock without a torch. (That's plumber talk). And you know, they were always so pleasant and all, and so well-informed and friendly and fun. So, never having had the honor to meet you, I just assumed you extended that principle and were svelte as well. And I am sure there's quite enough sveltitude to go around Jacqui several times over. Both Micca and the Captain, as you so deftly point out, are volunteers, and they are both reputed to have impeccable taste in wenches.

But Mick, see, you have to be gentle with. He has feelings, ya know... and like you is not someone to piss off gratuitously, no matter how large and dangerous you may believe yourself.

Quislings, now, see, that's a different story. I have never been sold into bondage before, but given the femininity of the other side, I am not sure I would complain very much.




A


11 Feb 05 - 12:14 PM (#1405977)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Alaska Mike

I want it on record that I said nothing about "longing to see Mick get his." If I were able to attend this years Getaway, I would most certainly be on the righteous side of the conflict, i.e. the MALE side. As all knowledgable people know men are smarter, stronger, more generous, faster than speeding locomotives and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.

So go ahead ladies, do your worst. The men of the Getaway can easily withstand any onslaught you might devise and rise triumphant at the close of the event. I say these words knowing full well that I will be 4,000 miles away when the s**t hits the fan.

Mike


11 Feb 05 - 12:28 PM (#1405987)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

That's easy for you to say, Mike; you don't know this bunch as I do!


11 Feb 05 - 12:30 PM (#1405989)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Teresa

War? Nononono, I don't believe in war. mischief, maybe, but not war. ;)

Teresa


11 Feb 05 - 12:30 PM (#1405990)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Mike - we have very long memories and can wait a year or two if needs be, and by then the cunning plan will have been honed to perfection!


11 Feb 05 - 01:13 PM (#1406064)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

Oh My !!! Verizon fried my phoneline and it took awhile to jimmy rigg a computer to the second floor line.... but clearly I've been missing out here.   SINS, I'll be calling soon... now last year we had a few misgivings about not wanting to scare Jacqui, but now that we know the REAL Jacqui...boy will this be fun.

Now boys, I don't want to discourage your wonderfully well trained behavior. After all, flowers and chocolate, champagne and love songs are all definately behaviors we encourage the men in our lives to pamper us with as often as possible. (Note to all males reading this remember Monday is Valentines day !)

But Getaway magic involves a separation from the everyday world, and you can probably be guaranteed that the unexpected is the norm. Now, if you would just relax and let us have our way with all and sundery I'm sure everything will work out fabulously.

Eyes gleaming and ideas sparkling.....

tinker


Oh and my preference is for chocolate covered nuts....


11 Feb 05 - 01:20 PM (#1406077)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

Tinker - you owe me one clean screen - and a cup of coffee.


11 Feb 05 - 01:26 PM (#1406086)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

Glad to be of service MMario....


11 Feb 05 - 01:58 PM (#1406116)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

CHOCOLATE covered? Damn...I have lived a sheltered life...


A


11 Feb 05 - 02:23 PM (#1406159)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Amos
More Sugar?
"So, never having had the honor to meet you, I just assumed you extended that principle and were svelte as well. And I am sure there's quite enough sveltitude to go around Jacqui several times over. Both Micca and the Captain, as you so deftly point out, are volunteers, and they are both reputed to have impeccable taste in wenches"
It won't work.


Pissed off? Mick? Or me for that matter? I keep reminding you we mean no physical harm. Just plan to have some good natured fun with him when he least expects it. And all tastefully done so as not to make FSGW regret inviting us. Trust me - when you have been "gotten" by Mudcat women, you will laugh the loudest or at least twitter in bashful glee.

I just love the picture of a bashful Big Mick twittering gleefully. Now...how to make old Amos twitter...any thoughts ladies? jacqui? Tinker? Maybe we should have Bearded Bruce massage his feet? Bruce? What do you think?

What do we know about Amos that can be of use to us? Lucky Mick! We have been distracted.


11 Feb 05 - 03:20 PM (#1406234)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

Hmmm....

SINS,this will take a little thought. After all this is going to be my 5th Getaway so we have a little more first hand experience with some of the gentlemen involved. And they, perhaps, are spreading unfair warnings based of their interpretation of those experiences. But we know they are capable of not only taking care of themselves, but seem to keep coming back for more.

Amos now..... may need to do a little research, but he claims to be chocolate deprived...there may be a bit of something there we can work with....


tink


11 Feb 05 - 05:15 PM (#1406354)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

    "Damn...I have lived a sheltered life..."


Amos .... that was some incredible restraint you showed there. I was racing to the bottom to grab that straight line, but you handled it like a Zen Master.

All the best,

Mick


11 Feb 05 - 05:39 PM (#1406381)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Thanks, Mick-me-man...I dunno...Sinsul seems so determined, neither flattery nor admiration nor google-eyes nor bristling seem to deter her. She's really got the bit in her teeth this time, mate. And she seems to be headed in your direction...our direction, mebbe...; if you go left and I go right mebbe we can get her running in circles?




A


11 Feb 05 - 08:10 PM (#1406593)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

Amos, you might want to try this Valentine's Gift for someone special.


11 Feb 05 - 10:31 PM (#1406733)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Gorgeous Gary

Mike - No Getaway this year? Oh no, how are we going to get our Alaska fix? Granted, I finally got around to learning "Iditarod" and judging from the reaction at this month's Open Sing I did a decent job, and can do so at the Getaway, but it just won't be the same! ;-)


11 Feb 05 - 11:08 PM (#1406764)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Mike, I started laughing about halfway through your post. Good to hear from you and we will miss you and Tawmmie so much.

Gary's "Iditarod" was very well done and was a great reminder of you as well as a helluva good song.

Tinker, Mmario, I'm glad I don't drink coffee when I read Mudcat or there would have been another coffee-covered screen.

Rita


12 Feb 05 - 12:43 AM (#1406854)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Alaska Mike

Rita, we're going to spend all our vacation time in England this year, so will miss all you folks at the Getaway. I'm usually too busy in November to travel anywhere also, so we might miss the 2006 event also. But see what you can do to get it moved back to October for 2007, OK?

Gary, don't worry about an Alaska fix. KT and Ebbie are headed your way again this year. And I am proud as punch that you have taken on the "Iditarod" song. Anybody that can sing the Iditarod song can certainly bamboozle a few smart alecky women who think they can get the better of the Getaway men. Teach that song to Big Mick and Amos, sounds like they could use some help.

Best wishes,
Mike


12 Feb 05 - 01:44 AM (#1406902)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

LOL!!!Thanks, Mike -- sucking up for next year, are we???LOL!!!

A


12 Feb 05 - 01:50 AM (#1406908)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Genie

I'm marking my calendar now. Will see if I can work it in (and work it out) to be there. It sounds great!

Genie


12 Feb 05 - 05:57 AM (#1406998)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

Tinker....its a wonderful valentines present idea and Micca and I thankyou for sending to Micca as his Secret Santa present....lets just say there's a lot of fun to be had!!


12 Feb 05 - 03:01 PM (#1407420)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Mike, yes, I knew you were going to England and I repeat, we will miss you both at the Getaway. All the same the trip to England sounds grand and I'm glad you're going. You sure know how to live. It makes me happy just to hear about it. But -- to miss 2006 at the Getaway as well? Shoot.

Guess we'll have to put the Frozen North workshop on ice for a while.

Well y'all come back as soon as you can, y'hear? In the meantime we'll see how many of your songs we can learn to sing back at you when you get here.

Rita


12 Feb 05 - 06:10 PM (#1407597)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

a version the Frozen North workshop might just work with Iceland..*grin*


13 Feb 05 - 04:39 AM (#1408009)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Liz the Squeak

JacquiC - I have been informed of your proposed activities. I see your he he he and raise you a bruahahahahahhaaa!

Alaska Mike - you think you'll be safe in the UK? Bruaahahahahahahaaaa!

I sooo wish I was going to be there, especially as I have just the right size restraints for Big Mick..... if he doesn't mind the teethmarks.

LTS


13 Feb 05 - 12:43 PM (#1408191)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Gorgeous Gary

Rita - Well, Mike said we still have KT and Ebbie coming, and perhaps the usual Ontario folks. Maybe we could still hold the workshop and call it "Songs from the Slightly Icier North" 8-)

Oh, and I should mention I now have designs on "Little Jim". There's another song about earthquakes that's popular in the filk community that "Little Jim" would make a **perfect** follower for!

-- Gary


13 Feb 05 - 03:12 PM (#1408330)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Just got back after a weekend at the Rinktum - recruited up a couple more ladies for the number.

Kendall is being SO well behaved, it's amazing what fear of the consequences will do.

Amos - it's no good trying to head Mary off at the pass - don't forget - she is not alone and the sisterhood will beat off any attempts to isolate one our number.

Teresa - we love the boys really, if we didn't we'd igore them, not terrorise them, but tough love is necessary sometimes with the little darlin's.


13 Feb 05 - 04:06 PM (#1408384)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: dick greenhaus

Just to point out--ther's going to be music, too.


13 Feb 05 - 04:13 PM (#1408390)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Yes - this all started when I posted for recruits for a MUSICAL number and poor Mick got paranoid about what we were up to - mind you, he's probably right. From what I hear he's been awaiting his comeuppance for previous activities. Fancy leaving poor SINSULL in the lurch for three years! I reckon there's a guitly conscience at work there.


13 Feb 05 - 04:13 PM (#1408391)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

why, thank you, Dick. Casual readers might have had some doubt..*grin*


13 Feb 05 - 04:24 PM (#1408400)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario

Gary - we'll have to compare "Little Jim's" - and "whisky John" is a pretty fun one to sing too!


13 Feb 05 - 04:28 PM (#1408402)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Did you mean to write "a gutly conscience"? I think that's rude, but maybe too close to the bone. Fortunately, it's Valentines and we can cel;ebrate his big heart instead...


A


13 Feb 05 - 05:45 PM (#1408483)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich

My current plan is to try to get there. My busy season will be pretty much over by then. I'll have the time and, with a bit of luck, the money to get away for a bit.

Stephen Lee


13 Feb 05 - 06:14 PM (#1408519)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

Great news, Stephen!! One more testosterone laden creature to help us defend from the devious ministrations of these female minstrels. Be especially on the lookout for one Irish woman who looks like she could be a Sullivan, as well as a beautiful, wee lass leading a Captain around by the ear. These are dangerous creatures, something akin to the harpies. They will lead you onto the rocks for certain. There is an old husbands tale out there that says you can protect yourself by wearing a necklace of bon bons around your neck, hanging decent liquor and champagne from the doors and windows, and being able to sing a decent love song, chantey, old time rock and roll, etc. DO NOT BET YOUR LIFE THAT THIS IS THE CASE. It harks back to a time when men were seeking reasons for their natural surrounding women. While science has not given us complete understanding on these complex creatures, it has informed us that we are carrying a full load of aul shite when we act like we get it.

Anyway, bring instruments and a repertoire of good songs and I will sing with you, prior to my execution.

All the best,

Mick


13 Feb 05 - 06:17 PM (#1408524)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

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


13 Feb 05 - 06:26 PM (#1408531)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

Shit .... back to the drawing board.

Mick


13 Feb 05 - 06:53 PM (#1408554)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

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.....


13 Feb 05 - 09:07 PM (#1408732)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

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


13 Feb 05 - 09:23 PM (#1408755)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

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.


13 Feb 05 - 09:47 PM (#1408782)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

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!


13 Feb 05 - 10:15 PM (#1408796)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

I can't watch... too gruesome.


20 Feb 05 - 12:07 PM (#1415629)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

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!


20 Feb 05 - 12:59 PM (#1415657)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

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......'


20 Feb 05 - 01:13 PM (#1415667)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca

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"


20 Feb 05 - 01:22 PM (#1415674)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Micca - you guessed!

Nice parody.


20 Feb 05 - 01:27 PM (#1415680)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

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


20 Feb 05 - 06:23 PM (#1415890)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

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 !!!!!!!!


20 Feb 05 - 06:31 PM (#1415901)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

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


20 Feb 05 - 06:33 PM (#1415904)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

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


8-{E


20 Feb 05 - 06:38 PM (#1415911)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

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


20 Feb 05 - 06:46 PM (#1415914)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

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...


20 Feb 05 - 06:53 PM (#1415920)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: curmudgeon

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?


20 Feb 05 - 07:02 PM (#1415932)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

Do we need to form a banjo orchestra?


20 Feb 05 - 07:41 PM (#1415971)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

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 !!!


20 Feb 05 - 07:45 PM (#1415977)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

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...


20 Feb 05 - 07:47 PM (#1415980)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

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



The Skinhead orchestra.



(running for cover)


20 Feb 05 - 09:41 PM (#1416076)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

He he he he....


20 Feb 05 - 09:58 PM (#1416083)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

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


20 Feb 05 - 10:39 PM (#1416099)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

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.


21 Feb 05 - 12:07 PM (#1416489)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato

banjo orchestra = oxymoron


21 Feb 05 - 12:42 PM (#1416525)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

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


21 Feb 05 - 05:22 PM (#1416796)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani

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)


21 Feb 05 - 06:41 PM (#1416882)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: wysiwyg

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~


21 Feb 05 - 11:32 PM (#1417070)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum

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.)


21 Feb 05 - 11:34 PM (#1417072)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum

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


22 Feb 05 - 08:48 AM (#1417390)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

You could also fly to D.C. instead.

A


22 Feb 05 - 10:37 AM (#1417481)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Nancy King

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


22 Feb 05 - 10:45 AM (#1417489)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

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

A


22 Feb 05 - 11:49 AM (#1417559)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

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


22 Feb 05 - 01:23 PM (#1417644)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris

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.


22 Feb 05 - 01:38 PM (#1417658)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

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


25 Feb 05 - 01:59 AM (#1420339)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha

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


25 Feb 05 - 02:20 AM (#1420343)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT

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


25 Feb 05 - 08:13 AM (#1420548)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

YEAH SORCHA!!!!!!


25 Feb 05 - 08:20 AM (#1420557)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

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


25 Feb 05 - 08:27 AM (#1420564)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

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


25 Feb 05 - 01:21 PM (#1420858)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha

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


25 Feb 05 - 01:34 PM (#1420866)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Tinker

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


25 Feb 05 - 01:41 PM (#1420871)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

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


25 Feb 05 - 02:07 PM (#1420895)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

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?


25 Feb 05 - 02:15 PM (#1420907)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

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.....


25 Feb 05 - 04:47 PM (#1421025)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha

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


25 Feb 05 - 06:43 PM (#1421110)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi

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.,


25 Feb 05 - 07:56 PM (#1421140)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

Depends on where you are landing?


25 Feb 05 - 09:26 PM (#1421186)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Skarpi,
What airport are you flying into? What time do you land? How many in your party? With that info, someone will be able to meet you and hopefully put you up for a night..
Mary


25 Feb 05 - 10:10 PM (#1421199)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

Thanks fir interpretin', Sins...


26 Feb 05 - 04:39 AM (#1421322)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi

Mary , I I think I am gonn a be alone this time but that
coult change, I am waiting for an Info from Mick about
some matter and also Info here In Iceland and If all this happens then My band will come with me , that is Rósa and Helgi Also.
Icelandair goes to Baltimore? I don´t know the name of airport but I´ll have tonight , then i have these Info.
All the best Skarpi Iceland.


26 Feb 05 - 04:47 AM (#1421328)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Skarpi is going to BWI like me, and as I'm going via Iceland, I'm trying to meet up en route. We are waiting till Skarpi gets his tickets, and then we can let you all know if we will arrive together, he gets them on Monday he said.
Giok


26 Feb 05 - 08:40 AM (#1421413)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

Well, I'll have room fir atleasr rwo folks with their instruments (Stand up bass excluded) and can pick folks up at BWI and, most impoerantly, know where I'm going from there...

Bobert


26 Feb 05 - 01:50 PM (#1421617)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT

Hey Mick. You offered a ride to Ebbie and me a while back. Is the offer still good now that you've moved to NJ or should we make other arrangements? WOW!! That's a huge change for you!! Hope you're settling in and enjoying. How wonderful to take on such a new adventure.
Less than 8 months to go.....I hope all the wonderful FSGW folks don't mind the Invasion of the Mudcatters.......

KT


26 Feb 05 - 02:39 PM (#1421657)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Teresa

So Baltimore is the closest airport? I will be flying in from Las vegas, and my schedule is pretty flexible. I could be adaptable. I don't drive, and I'd certainly need a ride from the airport.

Teresa


26 Feb 05 - 03:07 PM (#1421673)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

".I hope all the wonderful FSGW folks don't mind the Invasion of the Mudcatters......"
we have always had folks from 'out of town', some of whom we only see once a year or so...this is just extra. As long as it is treated as a way to share music, and doesn't become just a Mudcat 'happening', it will be fine. (If you say 'hello', and sing with us, you ARE part of the crowd pretty fast! *grin*)...but we have FSGW members who have never seen Mudcat (or even a computer) and might need reassurance. So far, it has been 97.0327% positive, and locals look forward to neat new music and people. (as you may have noticed, we try to mix the cabin assignments to increase interaction and 'awareness' *smile*)

As the general folkie population ages and scatters, this sort of thing may be the glue that allows an event like the Getaway to happen on such a scale. The worst 'problem' we have right now is that there is so much talent and ideas that it is impossible to have EVERYONE who is qualified and willing leading workshops and doing concerts! (such a problem to have, huh?)

I, personally, think that an extra day would be nice...like arriving Thursday night and having Friday be an 'unstructured' day for random singing and conviviality. That is a vague, possible thing for sometime, but it obviously would cost more and not everyone could get the time off work, etc...who knows what might happen if this grows and reaches critical mass in attendence! Wow.......


26 Feb 05 - 03:52 PM (#1421706)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Teresa

I love unstructured. I love impromptu jams and song circles. That's the filker in me. :)

Teresa


27 Feb 05 - 08:33 AM (#1422189)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

Then you will be a very happy Mudcatter, Teresa. It is the perfect mix of structured workshops, and freewheeling jams. This is going to be wonderful.

Mick


27 Feb 05 - 06:28 PM (#1422362)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST

and we have one other regular Mudcatter/filker who comes (Gorgeous Gary)...or two, if you add his newish wife (and we do, though I don't think she posts)


27 Feb 05 - 07:04 PM (#1422408)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Susan A-R

Hmmm, just realized that I'm supposed to head for Europe very shortly after the Getaway. This could stretch the finances a bit, the tickets are one thing, the self employed vacation pay (0) is quite another. This one may be the one I have to miss. BOTHER!


27 Feb 05 - 08:56 PM (#1422481)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Susan - No! No! No!
You are a definite for the Ladies Event. Deserters will be hunted down and punished severely. The European contingent is on alert to seek out all female fiddlers with sly grins and charming dispositions and hold them for questioning.

Any chance of your making it to the next song circle?

SINS


28 Feb 05 - 12:45 PM (#1423022)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

SINSULL, Jacqui and I spent some time planning, no perhaps plotting, various possible senarios and secret plans for Getaway this weekend. Now the weekend isn't nearly long enough for us to "honor" all of the Mudcat Men, so we are going to have to work on a three to five year plan and let a few of you savor the anticipation.

Kendall just blushed and shook his head.... I can't wait.... Now I just have a few more months to find just the right....Never mind.


Tinker


28 Feb 05 - 04:16 PM (#1423217)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi

Well all , I pay the ticket tomorrow so I´ll be
coming on the 13th along with Giok from Scotland.
So there will be two vikings coming at the same time.
I don´t know about my band yet but i am trying to get
some money here at home so I can bring them with us. I hope I will know very soon.

All the best Skarpi Iceland.,


28 Feb 05 - 06:13 PM (#1423333)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Susan A-R

Right! Right! I just have to keep my priorities straight Sinsull, I know, what was I thinking of? Maybe the sleep deprivation will help me with the time change.

When's the next Song circle? I'm hanging onto that last weekend in March for a trip to the Portsmouth/Portland area with my friend Beth, although I haven't heard from her recently . . . Might work, and then I can talk details for the fiendish plots.


28 Feb 05 - 06:26 PM (#1423346)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani

Susan, as I recall you are a restaurant person. Time change, sleep deprivation, more money out than in, these are as nothing to you. And besides, you'd really be missed if you weren't there!

Dani (Getaway recruiting associate)


28 Feb 05 - 06:46 PM (#1423379)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Nancy King

Skarpi, we're looking forward to meeting you! (not to mention all of you other Getaway first-timers...)

Only seven and a half months to go!

Nancy


01 Mar 05 - 12:15 PM (#1423961)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Pauline L

Susan A-R,

Please, please come to the Getaway. If you're not there, my fiddle and I will be so disappointed.

Pauline


01 Mar 05 - 10:48 PM (#1424557)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Susan A-R

Pauline L, so will my fiddle, and I must keep her happy. Dani, you have the restaurant scene to a Tee, I should come, just so I can talk with you about how to withdraw (restaurant owners anonymous?)

And then there are the plots . . . Who's bringing the silk rope, that's what I wannna know.


02 Mar 05 - 03:38 AM (#1424653)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi

Halló all I am at time this listening to Lunasa , but
I would like to know how far from the airport
is the camp Mudcat????
(Getaway) 7 and 12 days .......
          7 and 11 days......
No just thinking this will past by before I know it
the October will stand by my eyes.
Life In Iceland is so fast that one week goes by on one day
It´s nearly christmastime soon ?????
No i am on a alchol or something like that , but
ever since I came from N-Ireland I just long for an peace and
quiet the people there are so easy and slow and the time is
on normal scan.
I liked it alot I felt like home , I will go there again
to The Mountains of Morne and stay there under the trees
like I did last time.

Well theses are just my thoughts, please Ignore them
Slán go foil -All the best Skarpi Iceland.


02 Mar 05 - 12:54 PM (#1425052)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: alanww

Wow! Is this a record? 355 posting in only 42 days! And the event is still 7+ months away!
I would love to make it this year (since I had such a great time in 2003), particularly as several Mudcatter friends are going over from the UK. But two trips to China in July & September mean that its just not possible. But my eyes are set on 2006!
Have a great time ... Micca, CatsPHiddle, Leadfingers, SussexCarole, Crane Driver, Giok, Skipjack, BillSables, El Greko & Vanessa etc - and, of course, everyone else!
"I thought I heard the old man say ..!"
Alan


02 Mar 05 - 01:00 PM (#1425056)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Is Alan's list the definitive one, or is anybody else from the U of K going?
Giok


02 Mar 05 - 02:41 PM (#1425142)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

SKarpi, you're coming to BWI airport,yes?


02 Mar 05 - 02:56 PM (#1425157)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Yes he's coming on the same flight as me, we arrive at about 7:00 pm on the Thursday night, and need to know what the best thing to do from there is.
Giok


02 Mar 05 - 03:14 PM (#1425174)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani

I'm tempted to come up earlier than ever this year and stretch out the weekend with the early-bird travellers!

Never fear about finding rides and blankets, gentlemen. We'll make sure you get where you're going and are warm and comfy while you're there. All you have to do is show up, sing, and play.

Dani


02 Mar 05 - 09:10 PM (#1425477)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

John & Skarpi, the best thing to do from there is to have some FSGW person pick you up at the airport, take you home, feed you, spend half the night chatting, provide a place to sleep for the night and drive you to the Getaway on Friday.

This will happen, if you wish it. It may be too early to set up the details, (or maybe not). Later I think we should have a thread on Getaway Travel Logistics so's we can keep track of who-needs-what. There may be non-Mudcat folks who'd love to help out, too.

That's what we did when 24 members of the Shellback Chorus arrived here needing sleeping gear & transportation for the Getaway.

If for some reason you don't want to do that we'll help you figure out what you need but ... the FSGW is, always has been, extremely hospitable to visiting musicians.   

Rita F


16 Mar 05 - 06:13 PM (#1436410)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

A suggestion was made that there be a "shawl" night at the Getaway where we each of us shows off our MMario creation. If you are up for this PM me for there is more our nimble fingered giant need not know about.
SINS


16 Mar 05 - 07:47 PM (#1436485)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

HeHeHeHe....


16 Mar 05 - 09:30 PM (#1436566)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Oh yes!


17 Mar 05 - 12:22 AM (#1436656)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich

CHOCOLATE BANJOS!!! That's what we Need! CHOCOLATE BANJOS!
(With licorice strings,please).


17 Mar 05 - 01:25 AM (#1436668)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Pauline L

Rita, if I go to BWI airport, will someone from FSGW pick me up and take good care of me?


17 Mar 05 - 01:43 PM (#1437027)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

I is doomed.


17 Mar 05 - 03:07 PM (#1437084)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha

I'll need picking up from BWI too. Rita, is there any date on when the schedules/reservations will be ready for 05? I have the site marked.


17 Mar 05 - 03:46 PM (#1437109)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi

I´ll be with the Icelandic flagg and the cap I got
for the N-Ireland trip it´s green,orange and white as the Irish flagg
You should be able to know who has landed .

Sorcha are you going alone ??

All the best Skarpi Iceland.


17 Mar 05 - 03:48 PM (#1437111)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha

Well, unless you count Maggie the fiddle, I am that.


17 Mar 05 - 03:54 PM (#1437116)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi

Sorcha , I am gonna pm you .
All the best Skarpi Iceland.


17 Mar 05 - 05:22 PM (#1437177)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Tinker

Now Mmario, we LOVE you.... honest....giggle, giggle, giggle....and who could do anything of a "doomed" nature in the mist of your wonderful creative beauty. When surrounded by the shawls you can be assured we wouldn't do anything you wouldn't do....

tinker


17 Mar 05 - 05:27 PM (#1437178)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Definitely not (he he he he)


10 Apr 05 - 08:38 AM (#1456980)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich

Plans have finally come together!!! Ingridthecrafty and I will be there!! We're both looking forward to it!

Stephen Lee


10 Apr 05 - 08:48 AM (#1456994)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

I will definitely be there this year. Wakana and I will be coming in from Guam by way of Japan and England. I can't wait to meet all my Mudcat friends (or should I say family?).

I guess I better start warming up the old windpipes now. And loosening up the old fingers.


10 Apr 05 - 08:50 AM (#1456996)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

SINSULL and I are still looking for more ladies to join in the production number we have planned for the Saturday night. If you're interested just PM either of us.


10 Apr 05 - 12:06 PM (#1457158)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

SINSULL has nothing to do with that "production" number. She too is just a poor impressed flunkie.


10 Apr 05 - 12:11 PM (#1457162)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

I am still afraid.

Kendall, ....... help ....... I am starting to feel like Seamus in the house of the killer felines.

Mick


10 Apr 05 - 01:47 PM (#1457258)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Mick,
Once again I will remind you that we never cause physical harm and we only hurt the ones we love. We have only wonderful surprises planned for you and a few other unsuspecting males.
heh heh
Be afraid; be very afraid.
The Ringless SINS


10 Apr 05 - 01:56 PM (#1457265)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris

Don't worry Mick, I reckon it's all just talk. Psyching you up. Don't fall for it. Just stick close to me.

So I can hide behind you.


10 Apr 05 - 03:13 PM (#1457342)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

He he he he


10 Apr 05 - 03:52 PM (#1457369)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Jeri

There ya go, Mick -- nothing safer than a Greek watching your 'back door'.

Jacqui is a nice, married English lady who isn't the least bit dangerous. You shouldn't be frightened at all.


10 Apr 05 - 04:22 PM (#1457405)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

He he he he


10 Apr 05 - 04:44 PM (#1457415)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

Mick, a blood bath would be a walk in the park compared to what they have planned.


10 Apr 05 - 05:29 PM (#1457456)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

El Greko, as Official Mudcat ToyBoy, is in no danger BUT a certain XANDER needs to be on his guard. heh heh


10 Apr 05 - 08:33 PM (#1457616)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

He he he he


10 Apr 05 - 08:54 PM (#1457631)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

I can't watch...


11 Apr 05 - 05:51 AM (#1457827)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,El Greko sans cookie, but had breakfast

It's Jacqui's maniacal laughter that scares the proverbial outta me... Like she knows something...

Don't worry about the "back door", Mick; I am Greek, but not THAT Greek!


11 Apr 05 - 07:49 AM (#1457866)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

Ah no better way to begin the mornig than with a refreshing bit of "plotting".... El Grecko, I notice you haven't put Vanessa in touch with our innocent lady's club. We welcome all into our fun and games. Oh and Mick, if the stars align and Eve and Ellen make it down from the far north.... yeah they know....

tinker


11 Apr 05 - 07:52 AM (#1457869)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

Thanks, Mick, fir steppin' up to the plate this year... It is very noble of you...and takes the heat off a lot of us other guys...

Bobert


11 Apr 05 - 07:57 AM (#1457873)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Bobert - he he he he


11 Apr 05 - 08:00 AM (#1457876)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

I don't know what's worse, not knowing, or knowing.


11 Apr 05 - 09:48 AM (#1457961)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST

"......for you and a few other unsuspecting males....."

I'd hate for any of you to miss the key pharse in SINSULL's post to Mick. He He He ..... Although in the long run, well, hiding doesn't seem very effective...

tinker


11 Apr 05 - 10:04 AM (#1457968)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris

Kendall,
I think I prefer not knowing - but tell us this: are orifices involved?

SINS,
Xander is prepared for the worst; he will be wearing full-body armour. Unfortunately, the armour he intends to use is MY body, but then you wouldn't hurt an innocent little Greek, would you? (blinks beguilingly).

La Inglesa hardly ever logs in, but her email is
[deleted - contact El Greko for her e-mail (Joe Offer)]


11 Apr 05 - 10:45 AM (#1457997)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

If Kendall gives any clues at all it's back to the cellar with him, on bread and water.

He he he he.


11 Apr 05 - 03:05 PM (#1458205)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

If Kendall gives any clues, it's 50s rock and 90s rap for him. Knowing is much worse!

EG - you are neither innocent nor little. But no orifices are involved...as far as I know. I have my own set of fetishes. Can't speak for the other "ladies".


11 Apr 05 - 03:16 PM (#1458214)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

I'll be bringing supplies.....they maybe needed!! *rubs hands together in an evil manner*


11 Apr 05 - 03:26 PM (#1458227)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

It's doowop. It's gotta be doowop.


A


11 Apr 05 - 04:04 PM (#1458251)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

I am hoping to get over for a couple of weeks either side of the Getaway to meet East Coast Catters and , if possible , do a few gigs as well . Is my best bet starting a thread looking for places I can crash , or what ?? . I am still looking for a cheap flight deal so do not as yet have ANY fixed plans . Also , how do I go about offering my services for a whistle workshop , assuming I am allowed to do that !


11 Apr 05 - 04:05 PM (#1458252)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

Oh and by the way , 400 !!


11 Apr 05 - 05:10 PM (#1458324)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Terry - re the workshop - contact Ferrara who will put your name on the list.

Sins - you're right - the cellar and the music...... and curry for every meal.


11 Apr 05 - 06:23 PM (#1458408)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca

and Alice for Company?


11 Apr 05 - 06:54 PM (#1458443)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich

I could do a workshop on cowboy yodeling if anyone is up for that.

Stephen Lee


11 Apr 05 - 07:35 PM (#1458487)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris

Ah, curry - so orifices ARE involved!


11 Apr 05 - 07:58 PM (#1458510)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

NO! I won't say it. I won't.


Leadfingers - I have saved a seat for you in my car. We go from the Getaway to Tinker's in NJ to Linn and Tom's in Portsmouth (the Press Room), to my place in Maine for a Song Circle. Linn and Tom, Micca and Catsphiddle are also included - van seats 7 and I will have a roof thing to hold our stuff. Free meals mostly and a place to sleep in relative warmth and comfort if not privacy. Your own room in Maine. PM me.
Mary


11 Apr 05 - 08:26 PM (#1458523)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Jeri

Hey SINS -- bring a hibachi or maybe just aluminumumium foil for engine-top cookery and you could have the first drive-over restaurant. Stuff like "Possibly Possum Teryaki" or "Fox 'Flounder'" - YUM!

Jacqui, you need me to bust a rhyme for ya, just gimme da whirred!

Sorta like:

It's curry for breakfast, curry for lunch
And ice cream in the loo, cuz I got a hunch
That buttholes be flamin', on you an' on me
When it's curry for dinner after curry for tea
And if the ice cream is curry, at least it's cold
You might wonder if the thunder from down under's gettin' old
Curious? Curry us, that's what itz about!
In da loo, vindaloo, it all come out.


11 Apr 05 - 09:51 PM (#1458566)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

Yeah, tho' I walk through the valley of the shadow of the Mudcat wimmen, I shall be terrified of their great evil.......

Mick


11 Apr 05 - 10:15 PM (#1458579)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

ROTFLMAO

He he he he he


11 Apr 05 - 10:25 PM (#1458588)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

Let's see, I am bringing a dainty, well mannered, cultured, gullible, Japanese woman who is curious about these Mudcatters her husband keep writing to. And we will face THIS group?

Doom! I am doomed!


11 Apr 05 - 10:28 PM (#1458591)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

Stephen-- I hate to interrupt all this evil planning with boring routine..*grin*...but as summer progresses, there will be threads about Getaway workshop ideas....

This year, Carly will be doing a large part of the schedule, assisted by Rita, who has done most of it for the past 5 years..(and a couple others. Carly is not on everyday, but she'll no doubt be happy to have a list of ideas. (I don't think we've had yodeling for ages!)

There's gonna be so much talent at this years Getaway that we'd have to run for 3 weeks to use it all!


11 Apr 05 - 10:28 PM (#1458592)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

It's OK Brett - we'll look after your lovely lady. Trust us.


11 Apr 05 - 10:39 PM (#1458604)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

"It's called doowop-san, Masako. It's easy. Just make a mouth like this and go ooo-wwaaaa oooooo-waaa along with the rest of us, ok??"

Right. Do I really want to see this poor delicate cultured Japanese woman sucked in to the machinations of the Mudcat's seamiest denizens? Hmmm....I dunno. Brett, ya wanna go down to Florida instead? I hear BWL is floating an alternative site down there....

:D


A


11 Apr 05 - 10:56 PM (#1458627)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

I am sorry, a thousand times -- I meant Wakana, not Masako -- the old clutch really needs replacing, I guess! :)

A


12 Apr 05 - 08:04 AM (#1458912)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

"Right. Do I really want to see this poor delicate cultured Japanese woman sucked in to the machinations of the Mudcat's seamiest denizens"

Amos - be very afraid. That remark will cost you. Ideas please ladies.....


12 Apr 05 - 08:49 AM (#1458958)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris

No, Jacqui - Amos meant "dreamiest samizens".
Or was "skinniest demijohns"?


12 Apr 05 - 09:00 AM (#1458964)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

Big Mick and unsuspecting males? does that mean those of us who are duly paranoid about the situation are safe?


12 Apr 05 - 09:32 AM (#1458988)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

Perhaps at this stage, unsuspecting should be changed to less than explicitly warned.... Some folks have no chance of escape, others may squeak through if only on the basis of ...

So many men, so little time....

He He He He

tinker


It's not paranoia if someone's really out to get you....giggle, giggle


12 Apr 05 - 09:55 AM (#1459008)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

Curry ?? Does that mean I CAN sing the 'Vindaloo' song ??


12 Apr 05 - 10:07 AM (#1459016)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: dick greenhaus

Jacqui C-
Don't you think that "he he he" is a rather sexist form of giggle?


12 Apr 05 - 10:38 AM (#1459047)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato

Stephen L. Rich,

PM Ferrera about the workshop and Susette and I would certainly join you for a yodeling workshop.
chance


12 Apr 05 - 10:41 AM (#1459052)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani

Dick, I think that's 'he(h) he(h) he(h)', not 'hee hee hee'. I get chills every time she does it and I am a woman. Presumably not in any immediate danger...

Dani


12 Apr 05 - 10:42 AM (#1459054)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,catsphiddle@work

the giggle is after all aimed at the men folk!

otherwise it would be "She she she"....doesn't quite work!!...

Jacqui..I have spare sets of handcuffs and whips if you need me to bring them as supplies. The japanese thumb screws could come in handy too!!


12 Apr 05 - 10:50 AM (#1459059)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris

Never a dull moment at your place then, Khatt, eh?


12 Apr 05 - 10:54 AM (#1459062)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,catsphiddle@work

Indeed El Greko!


12 Apr 05 - 11:52 AM (#1459112)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Carly

I'm here, I'm here! Bill is right, I sometimes cannot check in every day, but since I am doing programming for the Getaway, I will be around as much as possible.

We appreciate all your input; please be aware that we will not be putting the schedule grid together for some time. Rita, Bill, Charlie(in fact, most of the usual suspects) are involved with the Washington Folk Festival, FSGW's biggest single event, and so we will be busy through the first weekend in June with that.It also helps to wait until the registrar is in place, so we can see who is coming this year. However, PLEASE feel free to send workshop suggestions, info on your own talents, etc. to me or to Rita. It would be easier for us if you would PM me rather than communicate only through the thread(s); this thread alone is now over 400 entries(!) and I do not want to miss anybody.

Every year I think, "how can it get better than my memories of last year?" and every year holds new and wonderful times at the Getaway. Since I've been going evey year for over three decades, I feel confident in predicting a wonderful time, and I am looking forward to seeing you all.

Carly


12 Apr 05 - 02:37 PM (#1459277)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Dick - YEP.


13 Apr 05 - 12:18 AM (#1459646)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

Amos! Are you going to be there this year? I hope so. We may not get to the southern part of the west coast of the USA on this big trip and I would like Wakana to get the chance to meet you. Are you bringing your lovely wife?


13 Apr 05 - 01:03 PM (#1460118)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

He probably is, Brett, for protection. It's not wise to tweak jacqui's nose.


13 Apr 05 - 01:06 PM (#1460126)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Yes, but wives will usualy let on about weaknesses....

He he he he.....


13 Apr 05 - 01:23 PM (#1460147)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

I'd thought about warning the intended victims, but the consequences are just too horrible to risk. You guys are on your own.


13 Apr 05 - 01:52 PM (#1460164)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich

Fortunato -- Thanks. I'll do that.

Stephen Lee


13 Apr 05 - 02:31 PM (#1460201)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Go down with all hands Kendall, it's the best way, forget the doctrine of women and children first.
Giok ¦¬]


13 Apr 05 - 03:12 PM (#1460245)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Oh, it WAS a typo, you're right. I meant "dreamiest seneschals", of course. All thumbs, tsk, tsk...

A


13 Apr 05 - 03:22 PM (#1460256)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

- what a whimp-out Amos!

BTW guys - bribery doesn't work either...I've already tried.


13 Apr 05 - 03:37 PM (#1460278)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

MM:

It's not a wimp-out, man!! It's strategy. I learned it from Lao-tzu: "The wise general, no matter how well-equipped, will not do battle with women. For to do so is to subscribe to a problem for which no solution is possible." The Art of War, 16th edition, page 211.


A


13 Apr 05 - 03:39 PM (#1460282)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

I'm betting Lao-tzu had sisters. Probably older ones.


13 Apr 05 - 04:59 PM (#1460361)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

LOL.

You guys kill me! I am SO looking forward to October.


13 Apr 05 - 05:57 PM (#1460417)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Now I am suffering from an ear worm:
"...And Granpappy Amos
He's the head of the clan
Roars like a lion but he's gentle as a lamb
And now here's Luke who beams with joy
Since he may take Mrs. Luke McCoy"

So happy to share.


14 Apr 05 - 07:43 AM (#1460876)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

I am currently in negotiations with the bargaining team from the Corporate Home office of Weather Gods, Inc. LTD KMA . I have told them that the solidarity amongst my brother and sister Mudcatters/FSGW'ers is at a record high and that we are prepared to take whatever steps are necessary to achieve our bargaining goals of fair weather and warm temps. I am fully prepared to exercise all the negotiating skills that I have learned in some 25+ years of bargaining. Solidarity brothers, and ESPECIALLY sisters.

Will this get me a little slack????

Mick


14 Apr 05 - 07:46 AM (#1460878)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

No.


14 Apr 05 - 07:49 AM (#1460884)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: rumanci

"Will this get me a little slack???? "

If I were you Mick - I'd tighten your belt, not loosen it !!

*g* rum


14 Apr 05 - 07:55 AM (#1460891)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris

I don't know why you bother about getting slack. I've been slack all my life


14 Apr 05 - 08:04 AM (#1460900)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

Mick, I wish I could help, I really do, but you have never seen our cellar, and you can't imagine how much I detest Rock and Rap.


14 Apr 05 - 08:36 AM (#1460930)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

*****shit*****

******mumble, sputter, grumble,******


14 Apr 05 - 08:43 AM (#1460943)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

"Oh, Hard is the fortune of all .... " Whoops maybe this year it should be mankind... BG

Negotiating the weather???? Using silver tounge techniques on the Gods to assure your own self interest.... Seems to be some sort of conflict of interest in that stance.... Wouldn't want you to compromise your reputaion Mick... Relax

Now Amos, perhaps some further inspiration coming to us from the Temple of the Golden Globes might enlighten and energize those of us involved.....

Hmmmmmmm

Tinker


14 Apr 05 - 08:46 AM (#1460947)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

Well, I do know how much the Cap'n hates rock and rap and I can imagine what the cellar looks like. It seems to me he and Amos are taking the only sane way out of this dilemma.

I, on the other hand, will be escorting a woman for whom our whole culture is a mystery - ALL of it, not just the Mudcat portion. For that reason I am sure the kind ladies will leave me out of their machinations.

The rest of you guys are on your own!


14 Apr 05 - 08:48 AM (#1460950)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Energised globes hmm, interesting thought that.
G ¦¬]


14 Apr 05 - 08:49 AM (#1460951)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,catsphiddle@work

"Kind ladies".....flattery doesn't normally work Brett....may us Kind Ladies could work on something 'special' just for you??...what do you think Ladies??!! *Evil Grin*


14 Apr 05 - 08:51 AM (#1460954)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,catsphiddle@work

It shoud read "maybe us kind ladies......"


14 Apr 05 - 08:53 AM (#1460960)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

Who said Amos and Kendall are "out of this" ?


14 Apr 05 - 08:58 AM (#1460966)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

uh-oh. the 'kind ladies' bit makes me even more nervous - given the number of fantasis and mythical stories I've read in which the 'kind ladies' were the fates (in their more sinister versions) and/or death.


14 Apr 05 - 09:01 AM (#1460972)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,catsphiddle@work

I like the idea of the Fates...what do you think ladies??!! *EG*


14 Apr 05 - 09:04 AM (#1460974)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

"Ah Ah Ah my little sweetie," said the kind ladies, pinching cheeks where ever they were found........


14 Apr 05 - 09:06 AM (#1460976)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

WHOOPS ! Since I brought up the fates


Let me say (quickly and with feeling) that I *never* have considered the term "crone" for any of the Mudcat Ladies....


14 Apr 05 - 12:44 PM (#1461191)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Tinker - we have plans for Kendall and I've just thought of an idea for Amos - pm to follow.

Brett - you don't REALLY want to be the odd one out, do you? Wakana would think that we didn't like you!

Oh, and SINSULL and I thought up an idea for Joe as well.....


14 Apr 05 - 01:15 PM (#1461232)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Tinker,

We are touched by your forward-gazing remarks, and trust it is reciprocal, or will be soon. In any case we are in complete accord with your suggestion about inspiration. We need to get ahead of the curve so that we can persuade the Ladies of the Getaway that our sensitivity and mystic fascination with touching, deeply-felt experiences involving "frontal meditation" (as we refer to some of our meditative exercises) are not only inspiring to us in themselves, but are dramatically uplifted by inspiration in others.

Therefore we urge the Mudcat Ladies Benevolent Sensitivity Association to improve their capacity for inspiration (which is always uplifting) and their sensitivity to our forward-looking ambitions. We can use all the help we can get, despite our intense training in dexterity under mystic influences. With luck we can look forward to a program of inspiring exercises which will get us to a place where we can hit the spot, just under the wire.

With best regards,

Fr. Tacitus Frequentimus
Inspirational Programs and Sensitivity Training Director
Temple of the Golden Globes


14 Apr 05 - 01:52 PM (#1461262)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

Amos,

You can be secure in your beliefs and understandings that the Mudcat Ladies Benevolent Sensitivity Association is taking under consideration our ability to assist in the practice and demonstration of the temple's meditation program. The glorious and bountiful assets management techniques utilized my our members(although individual practices and degree of personal uplift experience is still a subject of individual discretion and hot debate) will be available through out the weekend, and randomly administered as the spirit so moves. Although the ladies have their own techniques for Becoming Overly Blessed...... your stimulating exchanges are always a welcome addition.

Blessings and Light

Tinker


14 Apr 05 - 02:03 PM (#1461273)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

Mudcat Ladies Benevolent Sensitivity Association

sound like a t-shirt Idea to me...but what would they use for a logo/design?

perhaps this? Three Fates


14 Apr 05 - 02:32 PM (#1461302)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

L.A.M.B.S. ?


14 Apr 05 - 02:43 PM (#1461311)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

Mudcat Ladies Benevolent Sensitivity Association

MLBSA --- Sounda like a bank or a Boy Scout Council

LAMBS --- A little to deceptive...

Perhaps more accurately The Mudcat LAMBADAA

Ladies Acappella Musical Benevolent And Diaphanous Assets Association

Whoops I left our Sensitivity... any other suggestions ????


14 Apr 05 - 03:09 PM (#1461335)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

LOL!

I am so delighted that the Temple is being, um, received with such con-front and com-passion.

I am sure that the asset management skills will serve our benevolent purposes most fondly. We offer our sensitive support and lessons in Braille to anyone who desires them; Teresa may volunteer as a volunteer instructor in either the Braille lessons or the asset management training, or both. That's all still to be negotiated. But for now, thanks for your support, your answers are, um, spot-on.


A


14 Apr 05 - 03:09 PM (#1461336)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST

SLAMB? Sensative Ladies Association for Mudcat Benevolance


14 Apr 05 - 05:13 PM (#1461459)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Clotho weaves the thread of life, Lachesis measures it, and Atropos cuts it. Sounds right to me. Of course they are also known as the Three Graces. Take your choice of mythologies. But I am definitely Atropos, so be nice.

Brett, by the time we are done, Wakana will be a ring leader. Such is our power. How do say cat o' nine tails in Japanese?

And a new candidate had been added to the list: Bro' Joe has tweaked my nose. Jacqui has the perfect plot. PMs later. Still not sure about Amos. Other than his obsession with breasts he keeps his weaknesses too well hidden. HMMMM.


14 Apr 05 - 05:28 PM (#1461473)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

OK I'll be Lachesis and do the measuring....


14 Apr 05 - 06:45 PM (#1461536)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

Better bring a 25' Stanley tape ......... ooppssss ..... shit, lapsed into the testosterone driven male again....... damn.

Mick


14 Apr 05 - 07:03 PM (#1461547)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Mmario I liked your suggestion for the logo.

Um, Euphrosyne, Aglaia and Thalia are the three graces actually. No relation to the Fates except they're all Greek.

It seems that Aglaia (Splendor), Euphrosyne (Mirth), and Thalia (Good Cheer) presided over banquets, dances, and other pleasurable social events, and brought joy and goodwill to gods and mortals. With the Muses, they sang to the gods on Mount Olympus, and danced to beautiful music. Personally I would look forward a LOT more to spending the Getaway with a bunch of ladies who thought they were the three Graces than the three Fates. I suppose it's too late now? Yeah I thought it was.


14 Apr 05 - 07:08 PM (#1461551)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

Ladies...I have it on good authority that Leadfingers thinks he is 'safe' as he is bringing his banjo and is therefore banking on the fact that SINSULL will 'protect' him.....


14 Apr 05 - 08:24 PM (#1461646)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

Poor wretch...


14 Apr 05 - 08:29 PM (#1461653)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Shut up Kendall. If you played your banjo more, you'd be safe too. Come on over Terry. You'll be safe...


14 Apr 05 - 08:47 PM (#1461680)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

Banjo? Is that what it takes? Oh and to think I sold my six string banjo at Old Songs. Sigh.


14 Apr 05 - 08:48 PM (#1461681)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Ooooo, favoritism!!! :D

I have no weaknesses except Guinness, chocolate, and pulchritude -- and being a sucker for the human spirit.

Founding a religion is not a weakness, it is, um, based on being in touch with higher powers.

Higher than what, deponent sayeth not.


A


14 Apr 05 - 10:30 PM (#1461755)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Banjo players ain't safe as far as I'm concerned.....

He he he he....

Mick - I was going to bring the millimetre tape - oops - feminist humour rears its ugly head.


15 Apr 05 - 02:52 AM (#1461843)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Barry Finn

Awwwww, frown, SOB, sh@%#$&it, fu*%&$%@#ck me. This is the 1st time going over this thread, I didn't want to jinx myself. There was a really good shot of going & my wife was really ready to go too. I just looked at the list of attendees & I'm weeping. I think I've got as much chance of making it now as a snowball's chance in hell. Maybe in 2006 I'll be dealt a better hand, it's just not in the cards for now. I hope someone will post a lot of pictures. Have a hell of a time & good luck to all you long distance travelers, if you haven't been there before you'll find it well worth the effort.

Barry


15 Apr 05 - 05:58 AM (#1461934)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

OK Fellows - Any one prepared to cover the excess baggage charges so doing will incur can have the loan of one of my spare banjos , IF you think it will do you any good , and are prepared to guarantee the refund of such charges !!


15 Apr 05 - 07:33 AM (#1461989)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

Barry, you need to have a more positive outlook. C'mon down and damn the torpedoes!

But if you can't make it I hope to see you at the Press Room in September or October.


15 Apr 05 - 07:46 AM (#1462004)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

Damn Damn Damn !!!! Barry, It sounds like things could be less than easy right now, but I'm gonna send out real positive vibes(cause you'd be sorely missed) and we'll have to get you in on the virtual version no matter what....

Hugs, Blessings and Light

Tinker


15 Apr 05 - 08:22 AM (#1462028)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

That's a damn shame Barry. I'd hate to face the problem that would keep me from going. (I have to transport one of the inquisitioners). Hey, it's the only way to save MY hide!


15 Apr 05 - 09:19 AM (#1462072)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Barry,
October's a way off. Maybe... You'll be missed, damn it!


15 Apr 05 - 11:06 AM (#1462175)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Kendall:

While I understand that you're constrained by local forces quite beyond your control, perhaps you could start a Resistance Movement?

A


15 Apr 05 - 01:15 PM (#1462290)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Barry Finn

Who can resist Kendall?
Barry


15 Apr 05 - 01:19 PM (#1462293)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca

Noooooooo one expects the Mudcat Inquisition!!!!!!!


15 Apr 05 - 01:35 PM (#1462304)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

Except in the Chat room !!


15 Apr 05 - 03:01 PM (#1462368)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Little does Micca know that he has put his finger directly on the "event" planned for one of you. Amazing - that psychic bond he and I have.


15 Apr 05 - 03:07 PM (#1462373)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

You mean you're surprised that information leaks across the warped sub-space hyper-ganglionic connections? How do you think my family shares one brain cell between us?


15 Apr 05 - 06:25 PM (#1462528)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Mmario - you KNOW that you're not supposed to KEEP the brain cell, it's needed by a certain Republican!

Kendall knows that it is not in his best interests to start a resistance movement. He could end up not being able to move at all.


15 Apr 05 - 07:11 PM (#1462580)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

Bragging Time !! I've got TWO brain cells - Sometimes they bang together and it hurts !!!


15 Apr 05 - 07:18 PM (#1462586)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

You think it hurts now, wauit til the Inquisitrix is through with ya!!

A


15 Apr 05 - 09:54 PM (#1462663)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris

LF, I should have told you - those two are not your brainecells...


15 Apr 05 - 11:15 PM (#1462706)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

LOL


16 Apr 05 - 01:22 AM (#1462744)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Oh Barry, so near and yet so far! It would have been splendid to have your wife join us at the Getaway, too! Well, lots of us won't give up hoping even if it's a real slim chance.


25 May 05 - 08:20 AM (#1492749)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Just wondering if there had been any more developments since this important topic dropped off the end. I'm still going.
Giok


25 May 05 - 08:31 AM (#1492757)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

looks like all the long range plans are set - short term ones will come in a flurry later I'm sure!


25 May 05 - 08:54 AM (#1492777)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: mooman

I'm half-thinking of coming across the pond from Belgium to this year's Getaway as well.

Where is the venue, what is the approximate agenda and what are the accomodation arrangements? (Sorry if this has been explained earlier but the thread has now become very long...).

Many thanks and peace,

moo


25 May 05 - 09:07 AM (#1492788)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato

www.fsgw.org, mooman. Folklore Society of Greater Washington puts on the Getaway in Camp Ramblewood in Darlington, MD. You fly into BWI airport in Baltimore and drive north for an hour or so. If you review the many threads you'll see lots of folks will be driving near and rides are possible.

I don't get into the mudcat much anymore so I won't be much help. just happened by.

cheers,
chance


25 May 05 - 09:19 AM (#1492794)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

approximate agenda - Friday evening meet and greet and eat - potluck supper; settling in, impromptu music, much hugging and chatter. late night music continues in some places.

Saturday and Sunday - workshops, mini concerts and impromptu stuff all over the place, good food, evening "concerts" you can sign up to perform in. Some farewells. late night music continues until ??? in some locations.

Monday - groggy packing, farewelling and leaving by sleep deprived - music continues.


25 May 05 - 09:26 AM (#1492800)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: mooman

Thanks Chance and Mario!

Will take a look at the website.

Thanks and peace

moo


25 May 05 - 09:34 AM (#1492809)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST

http://www.ramblewood.com/

for a look at the venue.


25 May 05 - 09:43 AM (#1492815)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

mooman, git yer behind over here. You are one of the 'Catters I have always wanted to meet. This is shaping up to be the "can't miss" Getaway. Many 'Catters from the old side of the pond are headin' in and it should be a wonderful gathering. If enough of you make the trip, I will make a trip over there (he says tongue planted firmly in cheek, as if he had to be convinced to go to Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, and Belgium....hahhaahahaha).

This one is going to be the best yet.

I can't wait.

Mick


25 May 05 - 10:45 AM (#1492862)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Weel all I can say is I hope I meet Joe Offer ¦¬]

Giok


25 May 05 - 10:45 AM (#1492863)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Half a kilo
G


25 May 05 - 11:48 AM (#1492899)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

Joe Offer is almost always to be found lurking around the Getaway...'ya never know where he'll turn up.

(We threaten miscreants that he'll 'delete' them if they don't behave.... ;>))....the miscreants justlaugh)


29 May 05 - 08:22 PM (#1495758)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

"Real soon now" we're going to start an edited thread with the Getaway 2005 registration information and stuff like that so information will be easy to find.

The Getaway committee are all up to our ears in work for the Folklore Society of Greater Washington's (FSGW's) Washington Folk Festival (June 4 & 5) right now. Carly & Charlie are threatening to start work on the Getaway on the 6th (hahahahahaha as Mick says) which means it will not be TOO long now. As for me I plan to collapse and do as little as possible for the entire week of June 5 and I suspect I'm not the only one, so don't grumble too much please if we're a week or 2 later than that getting started.

Rita


29 May 05 - 09:59 PM (#1495817)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie

Rita, where is the FSGW festival held? At Camp Ramblewood? How many of you will be in attendance?

There are times I rather envy you East Coasters your denser populations.

In July the Alaska "State" Fair will be put on in Haines, Alaska. (It's called a State fair, but it's not even as big as most county fairs 'down south'). Steve Earle will be one of the headliners.


29 May 05 - 11:06 PM (#1495843)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

http://ceimd.com/php/public.php?UserOrg=7&ProgramID=10&NoTitle=1&NoCats=1


30 May 05 - 07:57 AM (#1496004)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario

Just wanted to repeat thanks to the FSGW who have made the getaway available to the Mudcat and mudcatters. More Gracious hosts one could not ask for.


30 May 05 - 01:58 PM (#1496168)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie

Thanks, bb.


30 May 05 - 02:26 PM (#1496178)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Well I'm certainly looking forward to it.
Giok


30 May 05 - 07:00 PM (#1496341)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Col K

Flight Booked.

What next?


30 May 05 - 07:11 PM (#1496344)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

what next? Practice songs!... (not much to do till Aug-Sept..but it depends on when Charlie & Carly get various registration and workshop plans working..) When this was 95% local, we barely thought about it till summer. This international flight booking, ride arranging and lead time planning has our little brains all a-twizzle (technical term - means stonkered and bamfuzzled).....

But it's gonna be fun.


30 May 05 - 07:14 PM (#1496346)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Yet another Brit - it will be like a little bit of the UK over here in October.


30 May 05 - 07:19 PM (#1496350)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

Just don't start anything. Remember Yorktown, 1782


30 May 05 - 11:26 PM (#1496483)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Time for a return match then.


31 May 05 - 12:09 AM (#1496497)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

oh, I DO hope it's just a drinking & singing match! Musket fire does upset my tummy.


31 May 05 - 03:36 AM (#1496537)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Shall I bring my own tea?
G ¦¬]


31 May 05 - 08:35 AM (#1496637)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST

Giok - you'd better - they're still drinking the stuff they fished out of Boston Harbour.


31 May 05 - 05:28 PM (#1496898)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi

Mooman, me and John are going with same flight from Kef
so book on to Kef and come with us,All the best Skarpi Iceland.


01 Jun 05 - 03:28 AM (#1497177)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

Wow, is this going to be the year to make it or not? What a gathering of people from all over the world! Now if we could only convince Masato to be there.


04 Jun 05 - 04:09 AM (#1499965)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

just bringing this to the top...


well, no plan to bring ginger and chocolate this year....


04 Jun 05 - 07:30 AM (#1500018)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

As already seperately posted , MY flight is booked , so I will be there , hopefully having met a few catters on the way down !


04 Jun 05 - 08:32 AM (#1500035)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

BB - BRING THE GINGER!!!!!!!!!


15 Jun 05 - 06:19 AM (#1501392)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Refreshers


15 Jun 05 - 07:35 AM (#1501443)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

No - ginger please. (UK quip)

BB - make it 15lb and I'll put toward the cost and take some back with me.


15 Jun 05 - 06:40 PM (#1502032)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

I'll bring as much as I can carry, and take donationsBUT I expect you all to take it away! I think it is 20 or 40 lbs per box...


15 Jun 05 - 06:57 PM (#1502051)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

BB there will be NO problem with getting shot of it, trust me.


15 Jun 05 - 07:29 PM (#1502080)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

I never had any last year. How did that happen?


17 Jun 05 - 09:04 AM (#1502956)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Now that giok has announced his intentions to attend the Getaway without his wife, I am free to announce that a very special lady will be waiting to meet him - heh heh

And what the hell am I supposed to do until October with this very pregnant gorilla moping about my place clutching a lime green thong and a potato?


17 Jun 05 - 09:11 AM (#1502959)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST

When is Koko due? Should we plan a baby shower? We could get tater "tots"!


17 Jun 05 - 10:25 AM (#1503000)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Tinker

Damn !! I knew Mick was getting too comfortable near the Jersey Shore. That's why he's been to busy too vist. I'm getting a whole new image of Wildwood.

tink


17 Jun 05 - 11:29 AM (#1503017)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Giok

I do hope the thong was supplied by JimmyT, did you get him to check her fangs while he measuring her for the thong?
BTW I am not the father of the child!!
Giok


17 Jun 05 - 02:49 PM (#1503097)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,SINSULL

Sorry for the confusion. Giok is not the father of KoKo's twins. Someone else known to sport lime green thongs cum potatoes is responsible. No, Giok, another lady awaits you. heh heh

I just can't wait for the Getaway.


22 Jun 05 - 08:12 PM (#1507512)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

I need to know what the registration process is like and how to choose one or another accommodation. Is the reg form currently on the FSGW site valid? Should we start the new thread of preps for Getaway yet?

See, I yam now employed....



A


22 Jun 05 - 08:18 PM (#1507519)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

Now we know why a certain someone moved clear across the country!


22 Jun 05 - 08:45 PM (#1507549)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Yay Amos, glad you have a job! The registrations forms will be put up in about a week. We're going to have an edited thread for the administrivia so people can find what they need to register, make their plans, etc. This thread -- or a successor for efficiency's sake -- will keep rolling along as well. At least I hope it will!


22 Jun 05 - 09:46 PM (#1507594)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Oh Yes, Amos. A lovely surprise awaits you at Ramblewood too. Or is it Two Surprises await you at Ramblewood? HMMMMMMM


22 Jun 05 - 10:03 PM (#1507610)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

As long as they are lovely, Sins, I ain't gonna whine.... :D

Should I bring chocolate? Cucumbers? What?


A


22 Jun 05 - 11:21 PM (#1507671)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

He he he he he........


23 Jun 05 - 08:07 AM (#1507868)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

I would hope that any lovely surprise for the High Priest of the Temple of the Golden Globes would come in pairs!


23 Jun 05 - 08:13 AM (#1507872)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Well, there's SINSULL and me - that's enough of a pair for anyone, trust me.


24 Jun 05 - 08:04 AM (#1508771)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Susan A-R

This one is gonna be a wild ride on any number of counts. Wow!


26 Jun 05 - 12:29 PM (#1510328)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: joehickerson

Hello Getaway 2005 Threadbearers. This is to inform you that on Monday October 17 2005 at 7:30 p.m. I will be presenting my special 70th Birthday Concert for the Institute of Musical Traditions, with a special appearance by Mary Cliff as interviewer. So plan to stay in the DC area over Monday night and come help me celebrate my 70th!

Place: St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Monday October 17, 2005.

Info: 301/754-3611; www.imtfolk.org.

'Twould be great to see all of you there!

Joe Hickerson
www.joehickerson.com


26 Jun 05 - 02:02 PM (#1510365)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

That explains the gnomic utterance on Mudchat today.
G..


26 Jun 05 - 09:00 PM (#1510621)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

I'm starting to worry about Wakana's impression of the Mudcat after she meets all these people at the Getaway! She may rip out the computer after we get home.


26 Jun 05 - 09:20 PM (#1510632)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

Yo, Amos....

Bring warm blankets and a sleeping bag... Ain't California....

Bobert


26 Jun 05 - 11:17 PM (#1510699)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

No cucumbers, huh? OK....


A


28 Jun 05 - 05:21 PM (#1511946)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Noreen

Refreshing this thread with the news that Stewart (my beloved) and I are planning to join this merry throng this year.

ooooOOOOOOoooo!


28 Jun 05 - 05:32 PM (#1511957)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

Looks like we are going to have a reasonable UK representation , with
some competent singers and even some competent musicians . Is America ready for this ??


28 Jun 05 - 05:33 PM (#1511959)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Good! Even more Brits!


28 Jun 05 - 06:36 PM (#1512014)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

"Is America ready for this ??"

we were last time! Had grand time. We'll struggle thru somehow..

great news, Noreen & Stewart...looking forward to seeing you..etc..


28 Jun 05 - 09:00 PM (#1512109)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Leadfingers, we've had practice; we've had "a reasonable UK representation" once or twice before; year before last (I think) we had 24 visiting members of the Shellback Chorus as well as Alaska Mike and Tawmmie's first visit, lots more special guests (my memory is not good enough to name them all but Micca was here, I do believe). It was a Grand Getaway for all.


28 Jun 05 - 09:17 PM (#1512116)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

Hmm, remember 1776 and 1812 though.


28 Jun 05 - 09:36 PM (#1512124)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Brett! Behave yourself! Looks like we are going to have to explain to Wakana how to handle her Maine man. Do you two have a basement?


28 Jun 05 - 09:39 PM (#1512127)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

...Sounds like I'm going to have to get a LOT more ginger...


28 Jun 05 - 10:28 PM (#1512161)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

I get more scared every time I read this. Shit.

Mick


29 Jun 05 - 01:52 AM (#1512207)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris

Mick, look here - oh, sorry, there was a fullstop after this.


29 Jun 05 - 02:55 AM (#1512227)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Liz the Squeak

I thought that too El Greko... I was wondering if it was a new way of telling the future - like casting runes or reading chicken entrails.....

What news of 2006? I've nearly persuaded Manitas he wants to go!!

LTS


29 Jun 05 - 08:18 AM (#1512369)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Liz - just lock him in the cellar for a while - it works wonders!


29 Jun 05 - 12:50 PM (#1512557)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Liz - Charlie Baum or Ferrara will be able to give you this information if you pm them.


29 Jun 05 - 02:43 PM (#1512649)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

2006 will be at a different camp....heated cabins and totally FLAT...but not the 'freedom' we have at Ramblewood. Seems there is always a tradeoff in location, rules, capacity, food, cost...etc...We wish there were one perfect camp that suited everyone....but.....


29 Jun 05 - 09:13 PM (#1512916)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

No "freedom"???? curfews? Bondage? What exactly are we talking about here, Charlie?


29 Jun 05 - 11:41 PM (#1512989)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

shhh...booze and mixed showers...etc...!


29 Jun 05 - 11:43 PM (#1512991)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

so, SINSULL, if you want to drink in the shower with Micca, THIS is the year...*wink*


30 Jun 05 - 03:15 AM (#1513055)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

If he drinks in the shower he will water down his alcohol...and that isn't good!!


30 Jun 05 - 06:42 AM (#1513148)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca

and last time it took an hour to finish a glass of beer!


30 Jun 05 - 06:57 AM (#1513157)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,catsphiddle@work

Watered down ale is never good my dear no matter who you are drinking it with!! *BG*


30 Jun 05 - 07:36 AM (#1513186)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

Cue for song !! 'I am the man the very fat man who waters the workers beer' -- OH !! NO !! Its Micca we are talking about , isnt it ??


03 Jul 05 - 06:23 PM (#1514725)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

This seems to have dropped off the board !!


03 Jul 05 - 11:23 PM (#1514880)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

"Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL - PM
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 09:36 PM

Brett! Behave yourself! Looks like we are going to have to explain to Wakana how to handle her Maine man. Do you two have a "

A what? What should we bring? I'd like to bring some kelaguen but we will have been on the road for a couple of months by then. I doubt it will keep.

By the way, Sins, I have a present for you. A very special present. I just don't know if I should give it to you when we hook up in Portland or wait for the Getaway. Heh, heh, heh.


03 Jul 05 - 11:36 PM (#1514883)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Brett - I've been learning how to cope with a Mainiac. I'm sure that I can give Wakana a few pointers. Trust me. (He he he )


04 Jul 05 - 12:14 AM (#1514890)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

It better not be a snake, Brett.


05 Jul 05 - 07:20 PM (#1515567)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

Sins! What makes you think I would give you a snake? What I have in mind would make a snake a much more preferable present. I think the Getaway would be the perfect place.

Jacqui, I know the captain. Any pointers you've learned from dealing with him would be useless for Wakana. Whereas he is an old curmudgeon, I am sweet, kind, and gentle. Of course, I know that Kendall is too. He just doesn't want to show it. Besides, Wakana is doing just fine without any help from western women. Maybe she has some pointers for all of you! Japanese women know how to deal with their men. They are sweet and submissive. And if you believe that one I have this property in New York I want to sell. It's a bridge...


05 Jul 05 - 09:09 PM (#1515637)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

gee....I wonder if that's the same bridge *I* bought awhile back?


anyway, it will be much fun watching all these meetings, plans, orchestrations and permutations develop. ...and Brett...I still have that cooler and/or blankets from the last time you were expected here...lemme know if any of them are needed. Lots of time yet...


05 Jul 05 - 09:37 PM (#1515655)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato

Fortunato's Pre-Getaway Singaround!
Thursday, October 13th Silver Spring, MD
Held annually and this year in honor of
the triumphant return of Micca and his blushing bride, CatsPhiddle from the UK.


Watch this here space for details. And of course there will be a separate thread as the auspicious occasion of the lovely couple's arrival from across the sea approaches. PM me with rsvps when your minds clear, or whenever.

cheers, chance


06 Jul 05 - 04:21 AM (#1515884)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,catsphiddle@work

Only 3 months and counting to go!!...I can't wait...Flights are booked, itinerary is sorted, surprises sorted and I must remember to take Micca out of the attic before we set off! I am really looking forward to meeting you all.


07 Jul 05 - 08:36 AM (#1516884)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato

Hey, Caspidddle, not to worry, I've got a good stout crate for him to sleep in, can't have him lurking about in the eaves like last time.


07 Jul 05 - 09:46 AM (#1516956)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charmion

Thanks to the dreaded Departmental Performance Report, I racked up a few hours of overtime -- which means more leave! Edmund and I are both coming, barring the usual list of cataclysms.

Looking forward to discussing intoxicating beverages with Micca and the delectably named CatsPHiddle, and playing some diddly music with Richard Moore (mooman) again -- that dude ROCKS!


07 Jul 05 - 10:23 AM (#1517010)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

oh good, Charmion! I had remembered that you & Edmund were not likely to make it this year.....(I still have ONE bottle of Maudité left from my win in the silent auction...YUM!) I have been rationing myself..


07 Jul 05 - 08:06 PM (#1517539)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

Bill, I will take you up on that cooler. Can you stock it with something tasty? I will PM you with a list and reimburse you the expense. As for blankets that might be a good idea. We will have some kind of sleeping bags and sheet sets for sleeping in hostels but Wakana is sure to be cold as she is from a warm land and loves the tropics. Me? I have no plans to sleep. The best advice I ever got for working the Mystic Sea Music Festival was not to waste any of my time sleeping. It sond like this will be the same thing.

Oh, and I claim dibs on the best and warmest cabin/room. This is for Wakana, you understand. My own comfort is of little consequence but SHE must be comfortable. For her this environment is going to be about as alien an environment as anyone can experience. She ought to be able to sleep comfortably.


07 Jul 05 - 08:15 PM (#1517546)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: CET

Bill:

I hope the beer hasn't gone skunky after a whole year!

Edmund


07 Jul 05 - 09:27 PM (#1517600)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

Brett ..... the warmest room will still be well below the tolerance level for this woman. I am glad you are coming, as this means that Kendal and I will not be the only ones in the shithouse with the women. Wakana, bless her heart, will likely not speak to you for bringing her to the land of cold arses and crazed folksingers.

It will be good to see you again, especially as you begin life as a celibate manwith a significant other ............

All the best,

Mick


07 Jul 05 - 11:17 PM (#1517673)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

Brett...I think I might just have a spare **electric** blanket(single bed, but it will do the job)....and, of course, this might be the year we have tolerable night temps!

Ok, I'll look for PMs about 'important supplies' as the time nears...

CET...hasn't BEEN a year..*grin*...and the 2nd to last last bottle, a couple of weeks ago, was just fine! That stuff ain't Budweiser...it has a bit of a shelf life...but I don't intend to test it longer--it will be gone this week.


07 Jul 05 - 11:19 PM (#1517674)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: wysiwyg

Electric blanket-- that'll wake up the snake in a hurry! :~) Don't burnhim!

~S~


08 Jul 05 - 03:06 AM (#1517751)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich

Where does one look to find registration forms?

Stephen Lee


08 Jul 05 - 08:17 AM (#1517908)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

Stephen - believe me - there will be notice when the registration forms go up - As Rita mentioned earlier "they" (or someone) will then start another serious thread - and if no one else does I'll make sure the link to registration forms is in this thread as well as the new one.

Brett - I'm gonna bring a bunch of spare blankies

I figure if we prepare for an ICE AGE we will probably end up with balmy night temps - so break out the goosedown and eiderdown!


08 Jul 05 - 08:54 AM (#1517941)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Sounds good Mario, I would like to reserve a blankie or two to keep me warm at night.
Giok


08 Jul 05 - 01:07 PM (#1518151)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: CET

Brett:

I guess it's been about four years since we ran into each other (at Bat Goddess' party, wasn't it). In honour of your return to North America I will bring down some Canadian beer for your cooler. Do you like India Pale Ale? There's a new brewery a bit further up the Ottawa Valley from us!

Edmund


08 Jul 05 - 01:21 PM (#1518157)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

Those of us crossing the pond for the getaway will have to be careful how much luggage we carry ! I am cutting my instrumentation down to the minimum , but do not for a moment think I can swing a sleeping bag and such like ! I hope these will be available at the Getaway !!


08 Jul 05 - 01:27 PM (#1518162)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

LF - I'm sure we can match the luggage impaired up with sleeping bags - but this should probably wait until a later time. As I said, I'll be bringing a stock of spare blankets and whatever other bedding I can cram in the car pack.


08 Jul 05 - 01:34 PM (#1518167)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

I will have an assortment of quilts, blankets, etc., maybe even a spare pillow or two. Some towels if they are needed too. hVAE TO GET SOME OF THOSE sPACE bAGS FOR PACKING. dAMN cAPSLCOCK!


08 Jul 05 - 01:39 PM (#1518170)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario

Sins - you don't need to bring the capslock. You can leave that at home and save the space.


08 Jul 05 - 01:39 PM (#1518172)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

We'll be bringing extra blankets as well as my goosedown quilt - lovely and warm!


08 Jul 05 - 03:52 PM (#1518269)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Charlie Baum is planning to start a new edited thread for the Getaway when he posts the registration forms. There has been a sad delay due to Charlie's mom becoming very ill. She died on July 24 I'm sorry to say, that's why Charlie wasn't at Old Songs. I hesitated to post about it until I asked Charlie's permission.

Once we have the permathread for registration info, etc, I think we might start a second permathread just for logistics: how many people need to have pillows & blankets/sleeping bags supplied by local people, who can provide what, who is arriving when at what airport, etc. On the other hand that may just be too much organizing ... we'll see.


08 Jul 05 - 06:53 PM (#1518425)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

As They Say - Its Got To Be Done !!


08 Jul 05 - 06:54 PM (#1518428)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

600!!!


08 Jul 05 - 06:55 PM (#1518430)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

remember, Leadfingers...you will be within grasp in Oct!


08 Jul 05 - 07:21 PM (#1518460)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie

My condolences to Charlie. It's never easy, is it.


08 Jul 05 - 07:31 PM (#1518474)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum

Actually, my mother died on June 24th (not July)--which explains my absence from Old Songs.

Rita Ferrara and I plan to get together on Sunday, July 10th, and engineer a new thread containing registration form linkages and other important information, which will be edited and kept to actual news and logistics. We're going to make it cross-listed to this thread, which is where the banter can remain, and we'll be editing the other thread to keep the banter here and not there.

Given the html coding involved in cross-referencing the two threads, I want her editorial skills to make sure I've got everything right.

--Charlie Baum


08 Jul 05 - 07:44 PM (#1518485)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Charlie:

My condolences as well. It is a milestone you never quite return all the way from, if you know what I mean.

I look forward to your thread as I am beginning to plan for the Getaway in earnest.

Regards,

Amos


08 Jul 05 - 11:15 PM (#1518621)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

No Amos - the Getaway is in Camp Ramblewood!


09 Jul 05 - 03:34 AM (#1518738)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Yes, but it's important to be earnest Jacqui!
G..


09 Jul 05 - 08:31 AM (#1518846)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

I don't want to be earnest - I like being ME!


09 Jul 05 - 11:24 AM (#1518931)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Which is not earnest?


A


09 Jul 05 - 02:34 PM (#1519056)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Gorgeous Gary

My sympathies and condolences Charlie.

When the supplies thread gets started, we've got the same extra sleeping bag, comforters and blankets we had last time around. Although, whether they'll be unpacked by October (after we move to a townhouse mid-August) will remain to be seen...

-- Gary


09 Jul 05 - 04:07 PM (#1519107)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Gary, you wrote: we've got the same extra sleeping bag, comforters and blankets we had last time around. Since different people were arranging it last time & no records were kept anyway, and no one would be silly enough to rely on my memory, you'll need to let us know later how much stuff you actually have managed to locate and unpack!


09 Jul 05 - 09:37 PM (#1519245)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

Ahhhh, I am still coming up from the south and will be more than happy tom pick someone up in Wsahington, D.C. or Baltimore.... Ebbie and KT preferred but they have arrangements... But I am still available for transportation duty...

.... as well a doing one of the blues workshops...

Bobert


10 Jul 05 - 12:34 AM (#1519314)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

CET! I remember very well. And a six pack or two of India Pale Ale would go down very nicely. Nice to hear from you.

I am not making any definite plans on what to bring or how to get there until I am in Maine. I will probably be taking the train or flying down there.

After the Getaway I will be in the Washington area for a few days. My nephew and his fiancee are there and we will visit them and go see the sights.


10 Jul 05 - 06:38 PM (#1519555)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich

Blankets, sleeping bag, winter woolies, several extra pairs of socks, an enough yaks to form a circle around the cabin.

Stephen Lee


10 Jul 05 - 08:33 PM (#1519617)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

Yaks? Yuk!


10 Jul 05 - 11:08 PM (#1519696)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum

Getaway information (registration, logistics, and mechanics) has been posted to a new edited thread (click here).

--Charlie Baum


08 Aug 05 - 08:42 PM (#1538076)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

I expect plenty of yuks, but no yaks.

I am coming into BWI at 4:10 Friday. Hope I can get to Darlington before the bears come out.

Tickets are booked and the form will be in the mail with check tonight.

One six-string and a slightly worn baritone on its way.

Volunteers for the Braille instruction please form a line on the right.

A


08 Aug 05 - 09:55 PM (#1538090)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

A warm welcome will await you on the Friday night.

He he he he......


08 Aug 05 - 09:55 PM (#1538091)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

Hows ya gettin' up the the Getaway, Amos.... Seems I'll be passin by Baltimore 'bout the same time....

I was hopin' to pick up Ebbie and maybe KT but they riding wid Mick 'er somethin'...

Bobert


08 Aug 05 - 10:02 PM (#1538094)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

Yep, yer too late, ole buddy. I am picking them up.

Mick


08 Aug 05 - 10:05 PM (#1538097)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani

Traditionally, Janie and I are heading that way (North on 95) about that time as well. Count on me/us for at least one airport pickup if needed: I'll check the edited thread as time goes on.

Amos, I'm so glad you're coming!

Dani


08 Aug 05 - 10:22 PM (#1538106)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Life ain't no yuk for a yak
Who carries his pack on his back...

I have that book around here somewhere.

Hey Mick,
Have Ebbie and KT search your car for my ring. I know it's in there somewhere.
SINS


08 Aug 05 - 11:10 PM (#1538127)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Dang -- hard choices!!!! I mean the beautiful and gracious Dani, or the fiery blues player but pulchritude-challeneged Bobert, for a ride down to the Getaway...dang! I am downright conflicted!! I was gonna rent a big SUV and pick up strays and ruffle feathers rolling in!! LOL. Well if I hitch, can I get back to BWI by noon on Monday? Mebbe I'll just auction my butt off for the benefit of the Cat...won't be the first time. :-D

A


09 Aug 05 - 02:39 AM (#1538189)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT

Good on ya, Amos!! You will not be sorry!

Bobert, you ARE going to be there longer, this time, right? No more of this flying in for 24 hours business. And same goes for El Grecko, too, for that matter!

Thanks Mick! But you're coming from NJ, right? You're practically at Ramblewood already!

KT


09 Aug 05 - 09:56 AM (#1538435)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani

I think that's why Mick moved to NJ: He was sick of us giving him a hard time for riding in exhausted in the dark of night, hitching up his pony and snoring in his drum....

Now he'll be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed like the rest of us in the morning!

Dani


09 Aug 05 - 07:42 PM (#1538892)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: CET

Are the workshops already set up, or will there be a call for suggestions like last year?

Edmund


09 Aug 05 - 08:18 PM (#1538920)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

Yeah, KT, Iz gonna be there from Friday to, ahhhh, Sunday 'er Monday... By the time we all get 'round to sayin' good-byes yer gonna have had yer fill of my hill country stomp blues... An' prolly my usual mindless stories...

Ahhhhh, Amos... I ain't deciderated if I'z stayin to Monday 'er not... Maybe, maybe not.... But I can sho nuff get yer butt-auctionable or not, up there...

Ahhhh, just between you an' me, what do you think yer butt is worth to anyone 'cept you? Couple bucks? Three fifty?

Bobert


09 Aug 05 - 09:07 PM (#1538968)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Bill D--from Madison, Wisconsin

here I am///800 miles from home...answering questions~

workshops are notallset up yet...ideas are in the works and there are probably some real good ideas...but much is still being debated and considered....there is supposed to be a thread especially for that...I'll look


09 Aug 05 - 10:06 PM (#1539018)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum

The latest news is that a Margo and Amiel Schotz are planning to come from Israel, which will give even the Alaskans competition for the person who comes the farthest.
I know we have people planning to come in from Iceland, England, and Alaska. Anyone from Down Under?

--Charlie Baum

.


09 Aug 05 - 11:32 PM (#1539063)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Momnopp,

The check is in the mail tonight!


A


10 Aug 05 - 06:52 AM (#1539236)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Mrs.Duck

We are definitely coming too. Planning to spend the two following weeks travelling up to the Lakes and round to Toronto region so any info on places to stay would be good. Can't wait to see everyone at the Getaway.


10 Aug 05 - 01:58 PM (#1539561)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Mrs.Duck

After the Getaway we plan to spend a couple of days with WYSYWIG before heading up to Buffalo for a day or two and then into Canada finishing our journey at Mystic Seaport on Friday 28th/Sat 29th October before flying home on Sunday 30th. Great to meet any Mudcatters en route.


10 Aug 05 - 02:55 PM (#1539625)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT

What takes you to Buffalo, Mrs. Duck?

We recently returned from a week camping at sites around Lake Ontario. If you're interested in camping, I'd be happy to share info about those sites.

KT


11 Aug 05 - 03:20 PM (#1540296)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Mrs.Duck

Its just where we plan to break the journey before heading accross the border. Not really equipped to camp so using motels and spare bedrooms/floorspace where available.


15 Aug 05 - 07:51 PM (#1542634)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Joe Offer

I just looked at the calendar and find that I have five commitments for that weekend, including a Debby McClatchy concert. I've been at the Getaway six years in a row, but it looks like I may have to skip it this year.
Blame it on Debby McClatchy. She's already forced me to promise to wash dishes for her at San Francisco's Camp Harmony after Christmas.
I sure will miss the good times at the Getaway, though.
-Joe Offer-


15 Aug 05 - 08:29 PM (#1542681)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Nancy King

Joe! Say it ain't so! How COULD you? Well, I can understand how you could, but I never thought you WOULD! Anyhow, we'll sure miss you!

Nancy


15 Aug 05 - 08:37 PM (#1542688)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

5 committments?....make it 6 and I'll let you use my new Matter Transmitter (beta test model) to go back & forth.

durn Joe! Do like them Jivaro indians and plan a-head.

We WILL miss you!


15 Aug 05 - 08:56 PM (#1542707)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

I ain't buyin this aul load of shite, Offer!!! There is such a thing as tradition, and you are violating it. This Getaway will set records. Amos, KT, Ebbie, Giok, Skarpi, rumanci, Micca, catsphiddle and on and on. All will be here. Of all the ones to miss, this ain't the one, Pa. You need me to call McClatchy and set her right????

You need to be here.

Mick


15 Aug 05 - 09:49 PM (#1542743)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Hell, tell McClatchey to change her plans!!

Joe, I think we're gonna really needja at this one. Not only are all the wimminfolk ganging up on puir ul' Mick, but Bearded Bruce is coming and threatening to play banjo. So I dunno, man...it's too risky not to have our favorite Fed around just in case things get, how d'ya say, overheated? Yas know, this is no time to play Pontius Pilate, pal. If Sins has her way with Mick, you don't want it on your head!! LOL! Trust me.

A


15 Aug 05 - 10:04 PM (#1542750)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

Amos,

I should be there with a banjo, but someone will have to show me how to play it. I am just bringing it in self-defense.


15 Aug 05 - 10:13 PM (#1542759)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Janie

Well, if you have 5, you will have blow off 4 of them--and the one left standing has gotta be the GETAWAY!!! The numbers 4, 7 and 12 are sacred numbers--so you can't stop at 6 in a row--would be blasphemous, not mention unlucky. McClatchey can come to, ya know?

Janie


15 Aug 05 - 10:20 PM (#1542763)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT

Ahem, Mr. Offer......That is not allowed! You actually DO have 6 commitments. If I recall, (and I do) you said, "See you next year!" as we were leaving Ramblewood. I just bought my ticket and I hope you'll buy yours today too! You HAVE to come!!

KT

By the way, if you act fast, you can get your ticket for $428.00. (or half that!!)


15 Aug 05 - 10:27 PM (#1542772)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

But, but, but.... now Joe I .... okay I'm having rouble putting words around this one and that doesn't happen very often. Now I remember Max saying this was THE year. And I seem to remember your nodding along in agreement. Damn you'd be REALLY missed.

tinker


PS What'll SINS and Jacqui do with your part of the GREAT PLAN????? They might just have to hunt you down....


15 Aug 05 - 10:32 PM (#1542780)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie

It is my fear that Mr. Offer has so good an imagination that he has elected to stay away entirely rather than risk the mayhem that has been promised various members of a certain gender. If this is so, would someone please disabuse him of reason for his alarm?

Joe, I'm counting on seeing you there. It's going to be a GREAT year.


15 Aug 05 - 10:33 PM (#1542782)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Too right we will!

We've got all these plans lined up - SINS will be heartbroken, she's worked so hard on your bit Joe.

I wonder if this concert isn't just an excuse. Is it that the ladies plans have got you worried?


15 Aug 05 - 10:34 PM (#1542785)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie

Think of it, Joe: skarpi!!


15 Aug 05 - 10:37 PM (#1542787)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

LEe's do this: let Mick and associates off the hook and divert ALL the ammunition toward hunting down and punishing Joe!! Whadya say, gals? Sound good? You BET it does. You gonna stand for this pusillanimous disrespect from ole Joe? No way, Jose!! Go get 'em, you Mudwenches!!! :D

A


15 Aug 05 - 11:46 PM (#1542825)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT

Ebbie, now that we know Amos is coming, let's remember to pack a dictionary!


16 Aug 05 - 12:18 AM (#1542838)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Joe Offer

Well, if the truth must be told, maybe it was my fear of SINSULL that drove me away. but I'd better not say that. Now I'm up to eight excuses, two each on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The two classes I teach at church Monday are the ones that are hard to squirrel out of. I'm thinking hard on this one, but I haven't figured a way out. I won't have an opportunity to train replacement teachers until later this year, because the programs don't start until mid-September.
My wife Christina asked me who this Sinsull was, and I said she looks kind of like a prim-and-proper schoolmarm who went astray. I showed Christina Sinsull's picture, and she said that yes, she could see how Sinsull was the type of person who would give me a hard time. Of course, Christina thinks I deserve a hard time. But looking at those pictures of last year's Getaway, I thought how sad I'll be to miss seeing all those nice people this year.
-Joe-


16 Aug 05 - 12:40 AM (#1542845)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT

No problem, Joe. Monday is a HOLIDAY!!!   It's ALASKA DAY!! Tell your students you're celebrating the holiday with two ALASKANS and you can't get out of it, but that you'll teach 'em extra stuff the following week!


16 Aug 05 - 10:42 AM (#1543091)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario

Now, don't be unreasonable people. How can we expect Joe to take an extended weekend away from excercising his personal judgement and expressing his opinon in harrassing the Shambles by needlessly indulging himself in changing thread titles and editing posts so that they don't refresh threads?

After all - joe doesn't have internet connection from the Getaway and we all know he is such a megalomaniac that the thought of three days without editing a thread without concern for his fellow posters would probably send him over the edge.


naaaw- he's afraid of Sinsull.


16 Aug 05 - 11:22 AM (#1543130)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

The two classes I teach at church Monday

Joe I don't believe in all your years working for the Codwallop-gifted Federal Gummint you never heard of calling in with a Coad. And you just cram the curriculum up a bit or give them home assignments.

Hell, you can hire a TA from Manpower to watch the wee angels if it is a babysitting problem!!!


A


16 Aug 05 - 11:39 AM (#1543143)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Janie

Joe,

Try this: "Please Note. There will be no class on Monday, October 17."

If this is something like an 8 session course, simply have the last class on the 9th Monday. Two months advance notice is plenty to offer on a schedule or on a schedule change.

Now you have no excuse! :>)

Janie


16 Aug 05 - 11:56 AM (#1543156)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: karen k

Joe, I hope you can see how much you would be missed. The thought of you not being there brings tears to my eyes. We started coming in the same year and it just won't be the same. You just have to figure out a way. This is only once a year and we need you. PLEASE!!!!!

love ya,
karen


16 Aug 05 - 12:10 PM (#1543167)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: gnu

Mudwenches? I fear, Amos, that your calumnious denigration, albeit conspicuously meant in frolicsome jest, may invoke countervailing repercussions from whom you seek to gain favour.

Yer screwed.


16 Aug 05 - 12:13 PM (#1543168)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario

we'd be willing to send excuse notes to the church for you. (Can you imagine the reaction?)


Dear ________;

      We regret to inform you Mr. Joe Offer will be unable to teach on Monday October the 17th 2005 becaue his presence is required at FSGW Getaway 2005 by a horde of semi-rabid admiring Mudcat ladies.

Sincerly yours;

etc....


16 Aug 05 - 12:21 PM (#1543176)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Oh, we can do better than that:

Dear Management:

Mister Offer will be unable to conduct his scheduled class on Monday; he has answered a higher calling to attend to the needs of his flock, an international conclave of aspiring souls who rely on his spiritual guidance to save their souls and indeed, in this hour of need, their very lives.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause, but we felt you would understand that where mortal peril is concerned, scheduling convenience must give way in favor of immediate intercession.

We will take every care to ensure Father Offer is returned to you unharmed to resume his normal teaching duties (although no guarantees can be offered, due to circumstances which may well be beyond our control).

Thank you for your understanding.

Board of Directors
Father Offer Society


16 Aug 05 - 12:26 PM (#1543182)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Objects viewed in the mirror may be Father Offer than they appear.
G..


16 Aug 05 - 12:29 PM (#1543185)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Ach, Jock, yer lucky I wasna sipping me caff jus' then, or it's a new monitor you'd be after buyin!!! LOL!!!


A


16 Aug 05 - 02:25 PM (#1543308)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT

LOL!! Well I WAS sipping my coffee when I read that!!! Thanks alot Giok! Now look at this mess!!


16 Sep 05 - 09:16 PM (#1565226)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato

Rides to the Getaway from the DC area? Two folks have approached me about rides to the Getaway, but we are full up with Micca and Catsphiddle.

Can anyone give a ride to a mudcatter or two from DC to the Getaway?

chance


17 Sep 05 - 02:52 AM (#1565364)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

If they can get to BWi at about 4:15 Fri Iplan to be paging for candidates.

A


18 Sep 05 - 12:47 PM (#1566065)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charley Noble

Good lord, I should have reviewed this thread BEFORE mailing my check in.

I was envisioning a mellow weekend of swapping songs and tunes, sipping an ale or two, with a few folks I've been corresponding with but have never actually met, and some other folks that I've had the pleasure to meet while wandering this earth.

Looks like Barry Finn and his wife Justine will be traveling with me to this gathering.

Good thing we'll have the van so we can bring extra foul weather gear, and extra banjos for those who need them for protection.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble


20 Sep 05 - 02:18 PM (#1566995)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

Fortunato - I intend to hire a car and will be with you on Thursday so I will have space for two or three depending on luggage !! And if Joe isnt there it will NOT be right will it ??


20 Sep 05 - 02:59 PM (#1567021)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato

Thanks, Leadfingers, I've passed on your offer.


30 Sep 05 - 11:28 AM (#1572761)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

Refresh


30 Sep 05 - 11:39 AM (#1572769)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

OK ladies - if you're in on the Saturday night production number can you please let me know and tell me if you have your costume sorted out.

SINS - I've found a load more stuff for the Getaway. Are we going to have enough car space to get it all there? I'd hate not to take all of it.


30 Sep 05 - 11:42 AM (#1572773)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario

I can't believe I'm saying this...


LEadfingers just mentioned he's running an empty car down from Boston.


30 Sep 05 - 12:13 PM (#1572788)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

Did he steal George Bush's car?


30 Sep 05 - 09:01 PM (#1573056)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie

Nah, Kendall. It is my understanding that the shrub will be in the car but it still qualifies as empty.

sorry...


01 Oct 05 - 04:20 AM (#1573208)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

So do I offer to transport Jacquis extra stuff ? O r is that just going to get me in trouble with the lads ? Or maybe it will STOP me getting in trouble with the ladies ?


01 Oct 05 - 04:49 AM (#1573222)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Do what you like Terry, just remember which side your toast is buttered on. Anyway you appear to have enough enough female admirers to be going on with!
Giok

From: Leadfingers - PM
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 01:50 PM

Its OK TW - if I am giving you a lift from Chateau Shriver , you can hero worship me instead . "bg"


01 Oct 05 - 08:35 AM (#1573323)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Terry - Sins and I will have a little chat with you about transporting stuff when you come to see us next week.


He he he he....


01 Oct 05 - 09:49 AM (#1573376)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca

Terri, I would STRONGLY recommend that you agree to their wishes, Immediately!!!! these are Ladies you do NOT want to be on the wrong side of!! and when the Full Cov Sisterhood get together at the Getaway?!!!!and they make YOU the "Target for Tonight" Full armour might(!!!!) save you,( it Might not!!) ethier way Face it like a Man and say " Yes Dear"


01 Oct 05 - 01:19 PM (#1573496)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT

Jacqui, sounds like leniency in the works here........

Just a thought, Terry.....you could offer to transport Jacqui's "instruments." If the guitar cases are locked and you cannot be held responsible for their contents, you could avoid traitor status and achieve leniency as well.....just a thought.....


01 Oct 05 - 01:34 PM (#1573501)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie

Getting 'sticky' already isn't it Terry?
G ¦¬]


01 Oct 05 - 02:44 PM (#1573551)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

OOOPPS !!!!


01 Oct 05 - 05:59 PM (#1573665)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

I have a headache on Saturday night.


01 Oct 05 - 08:38 PM (#1573748)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Tinker

Hey Micca have you noticed that the Monday post Getaway is a Full Moon??


Tinker


01 Oct 05 - 08:51 PM (#1573757)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers

That should be a Howl lot of fun !


03 Oct 05 - 10:53 AM (#1574583)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

btw,

I have ordered 40 pounds of ginger. If I can't make it to the Getaway, I will see that it gets there. Feel free to take what you can use, and make whatever donation to the Getaway Fund you think appropriate.


03 Oct 05 - 06:35 PM (#1574985)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Bruce - you're amazing!

That amount will keep Giok and me happy for the weekend, I think.


04 Oct 05 - 09:14 AM (#1575421)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario

Not if I get to it first! Bruce - donations towards ginger to the getaway scholarship fund? You don't want any reimbursment for yourself?


04 Oct 05 - 10:00 AM (#1575457)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

MMario refers to a fund which provides some assistance for those who can't afford the full price of attending. It is funded with donations and by the silent auction (bring stuff you'd like to add to the auction)


04 Oct 05 - 10:36 AM (#1575492)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

I figure enough ginger and a couple of banjos, and I might make it out alive...


Just give to the fund, and I will be repaid by it's activities.


04 Oct 05 - 10:38 AM (#1575494)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

HE he he he he


04 Oct 05 - 12:58 PM (#1575606)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

calender:


Wed 12 Oct

"And to anybody in Maryland on Wednesday before the Getaway, there's a shanty sing in Baltimore from 8-10pm at the Wharf Rat in Fells Point(801 S. Anne St.) Let me know if a Cat contingent would like to meet up there."


Thurs 13 Oct

Fortunado

Friday 14 Oct- Sunday 16 Oct

Getaway
Ramblewood
2564 Silver Road
Darlington, MD 21034
1-800-466-CAMP
1-800-466-2267


Monday 17 Oct.

Hickerson "Monday October 17 2005 at 7:30 p.m. I will be presenting my special 70th Birthday Concert for the Institute of Musical Traditions, with a special appearance by Mary Cliff as interviewer. So plan to stay in the DC area over Monday night and come help me celebrate my 70th!

Place: St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Monday October 17, 2005."


Wilmington Del. coffeehouse


04 Oct 05 - 04:55 PM (#1575830)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Claymore

Just a couple of notes for you old timers>

If you remember back a couple of years ago (2003) a young girl named Elizabeth LaPrelle sang and stunned the group with her rendition of Appalachian ballads sung with her mother (right as the movie Songcatcher came out). Also portion of the Soup Kitchen showed up at the Getaway to sing a few songs. Well both of them just finished a series of gigs at the Center of the Known Universe, Shepherdstown, WV for our annual Appalachian Folk festival and both put the crowds away. I had a little time with Elizabeth's father who told me she is in college (forget where) and has been singing up a storm with gigs through November. Well you heard her at the Getaway first.

See you there!


04 Oct 05 - 05:29 PM (#1575860)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

I hear that Elizabeth cannot get there this year...college stuff, etc...but her mom, Sandy is planning to be there!


05 Oct 05 - 11:34 AM (#1576509)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Yes, and John LaPrelle will come too, IF he can get a ride back to somewhere near Rural Retreat, VA on Sunday so's he can get to work on Monday. (Sandy is going on to Philly after the Getaway.) Any ideas for a ride for John?

For those of you who are new to the Getaway, Elizabeth is a marvelous singer of Appalachian ballads (well, so is Sandy LaPrelle for that matter, and she'll be at the Getaway).

Elizabeth has has a gig every single weekend since about the middle of August, she is starting at William & Mary as a freshman, and she has a really bad cold & sore throat right now. Getting to the Getaway was just not in the cards this year. We'll miss her!

Claymore, I am excited that (a) it looks as if you'll be at the Getaway and (b) you're a member now, so we can PM you instead of having to phone you at work. Good-oh!

Rita F


05 Oct 05 - 04:15 PM (#1576714)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Claymore

True that! But (a&b) don't tell the gubberment...


07 Oct 05 - 12:02 AM (#1577712)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: momnopp

Howdy, wonderful folk

Just checking in - I'm wearing my Getaway Registrar hat here.

I just wanted to say that I *won't* be checking in here for any information regarding the Getaway, so please don't PM me here hoping to get a response. One person lucked out that I had logged in to say I wouldn't be logging in...

I love and adore you all, but if I spend my time playing in the threads, I will NEVER get all the pertinent info into the FSGW database! My [direct] contact information is available on all the Getaway documentation, so please use that to reach me with any registration-specific questions.

I am so looking forward to seeing all the wonderful people who are coming this year. I have always loved this event and as far as I'm concerned it just gets better every year.

Peace, hugs and much more music,

JudyO/momnopp


07 Oct 05 - 01:48 PM (#1578148)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

This duplicates my post on the Getaway Program Information thread. It's important enuf that I want to make sure as many people see it as possible. Please reply on this thread

Okay, THE SCHEDULE (draft) IS ON LINE.

Saturday Grid

Sunday Grid

Workshop leaders, we want you to tell us if you are scheduled opposite a must-see workshop. We'll try to "fix it."

Everybody, tell us where your worst conficts are. We'll try to fix it if enough people holler ouch. (It's one of those things where sometimes the cure can be worse than the disease, so we're careful about making changes.)

Last year a few people suggested that the Getaway would be less hectic (and frustrating) if we had a bit fewer workshops and let them go on longer so more people could participate. We are trying that this year.

Workshop leaders are listed pretty much in the order in which they were signed up to lead the workshop. (Sometimes that's just a matter of who was home to answer the phone when we first called.)

Let us know what you think. (Oh, yes, this is the Mudcat.... Of course you will!)

Rita


07 Oct 05 - 04:48 PM (#1578261)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi

Halló all , Joe follow your heart and listen to it , I would like to meet you but if you can´t come then so be it , I ´ll meet you next time
if god let us . Giok we´ll drink a " skál " of beer in leif Eiríkssons
terminal to all who will be at the Getaway and to the other who won´t be able to come..

See you all , after six days All the best Skarpi Iceland.


07 Oct 05 - 08:05 PM (#1578398)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

I knew it, I knew it, I knew it!!!

Put my blues workshop up against Kendall??? Shoot, might as well put me up against a bus load of babes at a GI camp...

Now that's the blues, fir sure...

But the blues ain't nuthin but yer trials and yer tribulations so I guess it's fittin' to have this poor ol' hillbilly havin' to sit alone in the barn theater playin' 12 bar solitaire whilst the entire Getaway is svorin' Kendall's stories...

Makes me wanta go AWOL myself...

Woke up this mornin'
Absolutley nuthin' in my house
Yeah, woke up this mornin'
Lord, nuthin' in my house
'Cept a note that read
"Don't fret, Hey, I left yer mouse..."

Now that's the blues..

Ain't evenm got no cheeze fir the mouse...

Now he got the blues too..

Bobert

p.s. I demand a recount!!!!


07 Oct 05 - 08:24 PM (#1578414)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tannywheeler

I will be out of touch with my computer starting Sunday morn., when I go to get on the train in Austin. Arriving in D. C. on Tues.,11 Oct. and will be at Motel 6 on Georgia Ave. NW, until I leave for Getaway on Friday 14 Oct. If anyone needs to update me on arrangements: rides to/from Getaway, etc. Still planning to be at Fortunato's Thurs. night, ride up with Leadfingers.    Tw.


07 Oct 05 - 08:32 PM (#1578419)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

Ok! We know where to find you! *smile*...see you at the Getaway...


07 Oct 05 - 08:57 PM (#1578434)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Jeri

Putting the Helen workshop on the same time as anything else is dangerous. I'd like to hear a George Papavgeris mini-concert. There's a good chunk of Sunday where I want to be everywhere. Where I end up may have more to do with inertia than anything else. And you have "The Three Eens" (CollEEN & NorEEN KEENe) on back to back, which is cool because they both do ballads. I'm glad Colleen Cleveland is going to be there!


08 Oct 05 - 07:50 AM (#1578720)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

I'd agree about the Helen workshop - that is one I definitely want to get to and that I think will be extremely popular.


08 Oct 05 - 01:42 PM (#1578933)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

Bobert,

"Put my blues workshop up against Kendall??? Shoot, might as well put me up against a bus load of babes at a GI camp...

Now that's the blues, fir sure...

But the blues ain't nuthin but yer trials and yer tribulations so I guess it's fittin' to have this poor ol' hillbilly havin' to sit alone in the barn theater playin' 12 bar solitaire whilst the entire Getaway is svorin' Kendall's stories..."


Not to worry- I can return the favor of last year, and wander by to make fun of you before I go hear Kendall.


08 Oct 05 - 02:56 PM (#1578987)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall

What a friend! (700)


08 Oct 05 - 07:44 PM (#1579034)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Bobert...I'll come by and play witchoo but I ain't missing Kendall.

A


08 Oct 05 - 08:11 PM (#1579050)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST

Hey, bb, I weren't the one leadin' a workshop with a few folks sittin' 'round a table filled with candy??? Like what was that about anyway... I never got it...

Nevermind...

Come on by, do what you gonna do.... Jus' no stink bombs, thankee...

Yeah, Amos, come on by... I'll be the guy leadin' a blues workshop of, ahhh, one whilst the entire takes-a-villiage is off gogglin' at Kendall...

Hey, I know when I've been had but...

...HARK... seems that my portestations have found a sympathethic ear and so I've been offered a mini-concert which is scheduled fir a half an hour on the Tuesday afternoon after the Getaway at any place of my choice!!!

Sniff... An I thought the powers-at-be weren't sensitive...

But never mind my dribble...

If you play some blues 'er just want to hear some, split yer time between the Theater and Kendall and you'll get the real deal from both of us...

Fir sure...

Bobert


08 Oct 05 - 08:23 PM (#1579055)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Well and we may even move you to another time spot, Bobert. Oh, hey, How about 7:30 Sunday morning? There's absolutely nothing scheduled then! Good idea huh? Oh.... maybe not?... Well, we could call it Blues Before Breakfast? Start a new Getaway tradition.


08 Oct 05 - 09:01 PM (#1579078)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Bobert

Shoot, Rita, why so late... Lets jus' make it 4:30 am an' get a jump on the day???

I'm jus kiddin'... 4:45 am will be jus fine...

Awww, Iz happy camper... Heck... The time slot is perfect... I am so happy that I'm gonna have a hard time diggin' down into that bag to find anything to inspire me to play the blues...

Heck, I might even lead off with "Puff the Magic Dragon"...

Ignore me, folks... I been on vacation and ain't my usual self... Heck, I played a gig today and had to come home and sleep it off fir an hour 'er two...

I ain't right... Heck, I oughtta be happy and honored to be facilitatin' the only blues workshop and here I'z complaionin' 'cause Iz gonna have to do it while Kendall is doin' his storytellin' workshop...

Sniff...

Bad 'nuff about havin' to do it then but worser to not be able to hear my buddy, Kendall...

Sniff...

Bobert


08 Oct 05 - 09:11 PM (#1579085)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Did Bearded Bruce say he is or isn't attending and why not?!? I don't think anyone should accept candy from a man who isn't even willing to be there when you eat it.
So bruce...in or out?
SINS

Countdown continues. Just got off the phone with Tinker who has filled MaryLou in on our "plans" for the Big Mick. She had some suggestions herself. HEH HEH


08 Oct 05 - 09:32 PM (#1579099)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Well Sinsull, Bruce has a VERY difficult work schedule. (I think he tracks the space station or something, and has to be there to make corrections and check the data gathering. Something like that anyway.) To hear him tell it, it's pretty boring all-night work. But there aren't a whole lot of people who can do it and the schedule is absolutely inflexible, so he doesn't get to choose his hours.) So I think we should cut him some slack.


08 Oct 05 - 09:55 PM (#1579115)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

By the way folks....as of now..(SAT, the 8th)the weather predictions for Getaway weekend are looking better all the time! It says mid 70s daytime, and mid 50s at night...and sunshine. Yeah, yeah.....we know it could change, but it does not look like VERY chilly nights!

This could be the year we luck out!


09 Oct 05 - 12:28 PM (#1579455)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

Bobert,

"Like what was that about anyway... I never got it..."

I agree with this statement of yours- You never did get it... Nor did you ever try to find out.




Sinsull,

I will get the ginger there because I said I would have it available. I may or may not make it there, myself- But I will leave the boxes sealed so that you will have some confidence in them.

Long story, but if I am "unemployed" I have to be at work whenever they want me to work, (to fill in)- when I am "employed" I get a fixed schedule and can arrange time off.

It looks like I may get some leverage, since I am working this weekend. If the s/c is in good shape, and I can get out of town before they need me to work again, I should be there Friday afternoon.

I would offer rides, but there is some chance I would eiher not make it at all, or have to leave early.


10 Oct 05 - 09:11 AM (#1580042)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Janie

Five days and counting....

J


10 Oct 05 - 09:52 AM (#1580064)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha

Well shit! Up to 10" of snow predicted for DIA tomorrow...hope the damn plane flies!!!


10 Oct 05 - 11:45 AM (#1580161)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Wouldn't be the same without you, bruce. As to the ginger, I was hoping to scare some off of it. All systems are GO out of Maine. See you all on Friday.


10 Oct 05 - 11:54 AM (#1580173)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT

Sorcha,   10 inches of snow already??!!!   Just think how good that 70 degree weather will feel when you get there! I can't WAIT to be in 70 degrees!! And SUN!!!


10 Oct 05 - 06:48 PM (#1580537)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

"From: Bill D - PM
Date: 08 Oct 05 - 09:55 PM

By the way folks....as of now..(SAT, the 8th)the weather predictions for Getaway weekend are looking better all the time! It says mid 70s daytime, and mid 50s at night...and sunshine. Yeah, yeah.....we know it could change, but it does not look like VERY chilly nights!

This could be the year we luck out!"

BILL! Don't you know better than that? You've just guaranteed snow storms, sleet, hail, and all sorts of nasty weather!


10 Oct 05 - 07:26 PM (#1580564)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D

nawwww...I'm bringing lots of coats and umbrellas! That offsets any problems! BTW...see PM


10 Oct 05 - 08:48 PM (#1580596)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

So will the pool be open???


10 Oct 05 - 09:10 PM (#1580611)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato

Hey, Bobert, NOBODY wants to see you in a bathing suit, trust me...


10 Oct 05 - 09:30 PM (#1580619)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Speak for yourself Chance...... :0))


10 Oct 05 - 11:11 PM (#1580684)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Jacqui, you in a HEAPPA trubble.....



A


11 Oct 05 - 07:59 AM (#1580864)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

So what's new Amos?


11 Oct 05 - 10:33 AM (#1580961)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL

Bobert, it will be open but it's Speed-Os or lime green thongs dress code.
Note to Tinker: bring the CamCorder.


11 Oct 05 - 10:52 AM (#1580982)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

20kg of Thai ginger in the car... they have another box, if I need it: Will 20 kg be enough, or does someone want the other 20kg? 5 kg bags, I think...

Just waiting to see about tomorrow's launch...



And my thong is not lime-green, ao I won't bother bringing it...


11 Oct 05 - 10:54 AM (#1580987)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario

Bruce - you are a treasure! (a little insance, but a treasure!)


11 Oct 05 - 11:04 AM (#1580994)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

If I were sane there would be no reason to go to the getaway.

If someone wants full 5kg bags, PM me and I will let you know the cost- I can only supply the first 20 kg myself...


11 Oct 05 - 11:45 AM (#1581014)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

I can say with almost full conviction that I have no desire, no need, and absolutely no interest in recording Mudcat men in lime green thongs in frozen weather conditions.... Now if i could figure out how it would be in the interest of history or posterity.... perhaps....


11 Oct 05 - 12:02 PM (#1581033)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

posteriority?


11 Oct 05 - 12:13 PM (#1581049)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Janie

Weather forcast gets better all the time.

4 days....

J


11 Oct 05 - 04:50 PM (#1581268)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Tinks - I think that there might be some posteriors worth conserving on video - we just won't know for sure until we see them.....


11 Oct 05 - 05:07 PM (#1581282)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Col K

I am being picked up by friends to take me to the airport in about 7 hours, I should arrive JFK at 1pm local time tomorrow(Weds).I am so looking forward to seeing so many friends again.
Not long now,
Col


11 Oct 05 - 05:27 PM (#1581303)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris

Packed and ready to go.
Just one sleepless night before we leave for the airport.
It's Vanessa's first time in the States, she's all excited.
Me, I'm blase about these things....

not.
Wheeee!


11 Oct 05 - 05:30 PM (#1581304)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris

Oh - and I'm bringing a bootleg CD of the new album, to be released in February; if anyone has a portable player I might give them a sneak preview of "Anytown" and "Watermelon Seeds" in their full glory...


12 Oct 05 - 02:22 PM (#1581577)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario

should I pack the burner?


12 Oct 05 - 05:33 PM (#1581727)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

And the after-burner, in case you need to make a fast Getaway?


A


12 Oct 05 - 06:43 PM (#1581775)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

I am starting to be afraid. I think I might have to work this weekend. Or maybe attend a funeral. Or did I have to stop and help out a dear friend in need? Take the dog to the vet?

I normally don't carry weapons to these things, but I thinking this is the year ........ relax, I am just kidding.

It ain't right, you people are making my stomach hurt. And involving MaryLou in this was low. Have you no shame???????

And just remember this, as you plan your devious and sadistic rituals. Irishmen don't get even ...... they get ahead.

Kendall .... you got to help me out here. Kendall? Amos? Bruce? Skarpi? George? ......... C'MON GUYS, A LITTLE ASSISTANCE HERE. IF WE HANG TOGETHER .........It's a helluva lot easier organizing unions, and taking the occasional ass whuppin', night in jail, than it is to get youse layabouts to stand against these maniacal she devils ......

Shit ........... I am well and truly screwed. Probably won't even get the first friggin kiss out of the deal.

Mick


12 Oct 05 - 06:52 PM (#1581780)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Janie

Not to worry Mick, I'll protect you (hehehehe)


12 Oct 05 - 07:02 PM (#1581791)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: rumanci

oh heck !
do I detect a note of panic Mick ?
blimey !
and you need the cavalry to turn up ?

(I may have to see that shower myself before I believe it !)


"maniacal she devils" ????????

Careful man ! .......I could resemble that remark too ..... oh dear !
now you've started something...........be VERY afraid


12 Oct 05 - 07:34 PM (#1581823)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne

Mick...if Irish men get ahead...perhaps someone better update my husband on that piece of information!!

You might be able to run, but you can't hide *Evil Grin*


12 Oct 05 - 07:54 PM (#1581845)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato

Hey catspaddle, ain't you up past your bedtime? You're going to need your rest when you get here, young lady...


12 Oct 05 - 08:00 PM (#1581849)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

He he he he ........ All packed up and ready to go as is my evil twin, Ms Mary.

Ladies, am I looking forward to this weekend!


12 Oct 05 - 08:13 PM (#1581858)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato

Hey, Kendall, can't you control your woman? Who wears the pants in your family anyway? No pictures please...


12 Oct 05 - 08:20 PM (#1581867)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Kendall knows exactly which side his bread is buttered.

We both wear pants, but his are probably prettier.

I went well beyond control many years ago, that's why he loves me!

He he he he he.......


12 Oct 05 - 10:14 PM (#1581896)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani

I THINK it was Benjamin Franklin who (to en-courage the signers of the Declaration) said, "We must hang together or we will surely hang separately."

Dani


12 Oct 05 - 10:56 PM (#1581934)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker

And involving MaryLou in this was low. Have you no shame???????
... to stand against these maniacal she devils ......


Now Mick me lad, I explained very carefully that it was up to you. I could not tell Mary Lou and you could cope with "the situation" as it arises...and explain to your dear one at the same time... Twas truely the better part of valour letting us do your explaining for you....

Now as for maniacal she devils exhibiting shame ... not in this lifetime.

Love Ya Anyway

Bribes preferred in chocolate coating


13 Oct 05 - 12:46 AM (#1581991)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Don't worry, Mick, I'll be right behind ya!! Where ut;s afe. In the lee. :)


A


13 Oct 05 - 07:29 AM (#1582123)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

There IS no safe place Amos, we'll have you surrounded.

He he he he he.............


13 Oct 05 - 07:58 AM (#1582144)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

Mick,

Ginger, chocolate, banjo, spare strings...








Now, what were you saying about being hung?


13 Oct 05 - 11:28 AM (#1582321)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Bruce,

I hope you mean hanged.


13 Oct 05 - 11:42 AM (#1582333)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

hung- Equivalent to wedged, but more common at Unix/C sites. ... Synonym with locked up, wedged; compare hosed. See also hang. A hung state is distinguished from crashed or down, where the program or system is also unusable but because it is not running rather than because it is waiting for something. However, the recovery from both situations is often the same.


13 Oct 05 - 01:35 PM (#1582417)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson

What time should we start to arrive on Friday?


13 Oct 05 - 02:53 PM (#1582492)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani

And here I was thinking he was equating ginger, chocolate, banjo, spare strings with some degree of masculinity.

Shows you where MY mind is at!

Dani


13 Oct 05 - 02:54 PM (#1582494)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

The official start time is 4 pm. If you're planning to help set up tables, set out chairs, etc, I guess you can arrive around 3:30 but your cabin and room assignments may not be ready by then.

Don't park in front of the dumpster at the Dining Hall, the Camp gets grumpy if they can't get to it, and rightly so.... park a bit farther away, on either side of the road, until you have your cabin assignment.


13 Oct 05 - 02:58 PM (#1582497)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Allan C.

Naemanson, let's just say that the Ramblewood staff were just a little surprised last year when I rolled in at 1 PM. I was the first and only one for a bit more than two hours. It was okay. It gave me plenty of time to put the finishing touches on my gumbo. This year I plan to be there at least a half an hour later than that.


13 Oct 05 - 03:02 PM (#1582501)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce

just listing what I was bringing to supplicate Those Who Must Be Obeyed ...


13 Oct 05 - 03:04 PM (#1582502)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: InOBU

Genie and I will see ya Friday eve... Uilleann Pipes and guitar in hand... lor


13 Oct 05 - 05:31 PM (#1582622)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: CarolC

JtS and I are in Charlotte, North Carolina right now, mixing business w/pleasure. If all goes according to plan, we should be at Ramblewood sometime tomorrow (Friday) afternoon or early evening.


13 Oct 05 - 05:35 PM (#1582626)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha

Sorch has landed in Bethesda...be there Friday afternoon!


13 Oct 05 - 06:07 PM (#1582652)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: gnu

OKAY... so... is this the official thread for all of you who have Gotaway to post about how much fun youse are having? Cause I am gonna trace it and I hope to enjoy a bit of it all vicariously through yours posts.


13 Oct 05 - 06:56 PM (#1582693)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Gnu,

Somebody usually starts a Getaway Memories thread -- usually a couple of the first people who get home, whoever that may be. Just search for "Getaway". See you next year maybe?


13 Oct 05 - 09:08 PM (#1582750)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c

Gnu - it is such a shame you couldnt make it - hopefully next year?

We are at the Patons overnight and will be completing the journey tomorrow. Heres to a great weekend!


13 Oct 05 - 10:04 PM (#1582765)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

Well, gol danged...

CarolC and JtS?!?!....

Too cool...
Sorcha?!?!?!?...

Too cool...

Well, I'z got my stuff packed up and gonna head up in the mornin' after a coupl;e stops... Pickin' up Ebbie and KT in College Park then we'll see everyone tomorrow night...

Bobert


13 Oct 05 - 10:15 PM (#1582772)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jimmyt

I am leaving for Atlanta tomorrow AM and flight around 2. Will arrive in BWI at 4 and come on up as soon as I can gather some supplies. jimmyt


13 Oct 05 - 10:34 PM (#1582780)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos

Take 0655 PST tomorrow morning. See ya there around 6-ish, if the creek don't rise.


A


13 Oct 05 - 10:56 PM (#1582787)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Col K

SINSULL here. Maniacal? Have you forgotten? This is the year of Mary Sunshine, shy, retiring, gracious...As to the kiss, there is someone waiting here for you Mickie. Big, sloppy kisses and more. And she has her own engagement ring.


13 Oct 05 - 11:03 PM (#1582789)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Col K

This time it is really me
Sorry about that Mick, she hijacked the puter while I was away for a few secs.
Honest I am not in collusion with them, (stop it you are hurting) see they are attacking me already HELP.
They are dangerous people, hijacking others names as well, can we survive this year. Of course we can and we will come back even stronger.
See you all tomorrow
Col


13 Oct 05 - 11:06 PM (#1582790)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Tinker

Or so he hopes...many have been lost in the muddy swamps of New Jersey.....

HeHeHe


13 Oct 05 - 11:51 PM (#1582804)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Janie

Weird....

Oh! Sorry. Getting used to a 'pass along' laptop from my sweet sis, Annie, and having a good bit of awkwardness. Dani, her daughters and I hope to be on the road no later than 9:00a.m.

I'm ready. I am REALLY ready for this. I don't know if most of you men know what a break this is for many of us 'married (or not), with children (or not)' women. Or maybe you do. Maybe it is very much the same for you.

There is so much fun, fellowship and the sharing of ourselves with one another through our music. It is small enough to have some connection with everyone there, at least in a song. It is a large enough gathering of a remarkably diverse assortment of souls to really demonstrate how music brings people together with common purpose.

In just the few brief years I have been coming, the Getaway has become an annual pilgrimage with elements of a spiritual retreat. It is an important event in my life.

I am forever grateful to the FSGW.

Bring items and $$ to spend for the silent auction.

Vote for Pedro.

Janie


14 Oct 05 - 12:34 AM (#1582815)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

I have Skarpi and Giok safely at home. We will be along in the early evening tomorrow. I may drop them off and come on back home ........

Mick


14 Oct 05 - 01:08 AM (#1582821)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Nancy King

Geez, it looks like this might actually happen. Boggles the ol' imag....

See y'all tomorrow!!

Nancy


14 Oct 05 - 01:22 AM (#1582825)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Nancy what the heck are you doing awake at this time of night? Don't you know the Getaway is tomorrow?

Mick that is scary. You must really be busy these days. Well at least you don't have to drive for 12 hours to get here this year.


14 Oct 05 - 01:23 AM (#1582827)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Dammit I posted that by accident, just after I realized that Mick was being scared, not scary! Oh well.


14 Oct 05 - 01:26 AM (#1582828)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara

Hi Skarpi, Giok! See you tomorrow! Yay!


14 Oct 05 - 07:27 AM (#1582940)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Tinker

Giok.... I took Col K and later Ranger1 to two diffferent guitar shops in town today. Rows of D'addario strings, but no silk and steel. In fact just very confused faces. The only silk and steel I could find was a set of Martins. I bought two, if you and Mick can find the illusive preferred strings, I will just keep them.

Sorry

Tinker

See Mick I can be nice....


14 Oct 05 - 08:24 AM (#1582968)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani

That's crazy talk, Mick. Get your butts out of bed, get everyone dressed, and HURRY UP!

Janie's still in her bathrobe, or we'd be there by now.

; )

See you soon. Safe travels to all.

Dani


14 Oct 05 - 10:39 AM (#1583050)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca

We are Chez Fortunato,where we arrived Yesterday, Chance and Suzettes House party was excellent,with a fine collection of frirnds old and new, now catsPHiddle, Leadfingers and I asnd our gracious host and hostess are collecting our thoughts and accoutrements for setting off, Hasta Luego Micca


14 Oct 05 - 01:42 PM (#1583147)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie

KT and I are in College Park, awaiting the lovely Bobert's arrival. Last night we had a song-filled, heart-warming time at Fortunato and Susette's, along with immigres to the likes of Micca and CatsPhiddle, PaulineL, LeadFingers, Margot and the tiny Anna Grace, Tannywheeler, Ron Davies, T.J. O'Malley, Dotie, el Greko and Vanessa - I'm being bumped off here so I don't have time to list any others. Suffice it to say it was wonderful. Thanks, every buddy!


14 Oct 05 - 02:24 PM (#1583178)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: gnu

I am atwitter with anticipation and expectation reading these posts. I can envision scenes of meetings, introductions, reunions.... keep the posts rolling so others can vicariously enjoy this occasion.


14 Oct 05 - 03:43 PM (#1583234)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

Hallo all ,from Micks computer i' am beatin little sleep after a
long flight, the timediffrent is bad.
See you tonight all the best Skarpi Iceland.


14 Oct 05 - 07:47 PM (#1583392)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: gnu

I wish I was a fly on the wall!!!! With a video camera.


14 Oct 05 - 10:11 PM (#1583458)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: bbc

Have a wonderful time (as I know you will), folks, & fill us in when you get home. Wish I could be w/ you, but school schedule & travel time doesn't give enough leeway.

love,

Barbara


15 Oct 05 - 02:27 AM (#1583527)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Jack the Sailor

CarolC here.

First evening was fantastic! But we missed the Duck family. They didn't show up, and when I last talked to others about it, nobody knew where they were. I am probably the only person who attended this evening (Friday) who has internet access, so if anyone has information, they can post it here and I'll check this thread in the morning before I head back to Ramblewood.


15 Oct 05 - 01:06 PM (#1583643)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: gnu

Gee I wish someone would tell us everthing is ducky with Jane and Geoff. QUACK!

I suppose, even if there is somebody with net access, they are too busy ramblin, ramblin, ramblin..........


15 Oct 05 - 02:37 PM (#1583682)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: wysiwyg

Altho I hope they have already arrived, I PMed SussexCarole to see what she might know about their arrival plan.

~S~


15 Oct 05 - 10:16 PM (#1583900)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: gnu

Is Carole online at Ramblewood?


15 Oct 05 - 10:40 PM (#1583906)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: wysiwyg

SussexCarole had posted in the Ducks thread that she would see them Fri. AM for breakfast, so I had hoped she had seen them off-- that is, if she was not traveling with them to the G'way herself.

~S~


16 Oct 05 - 12:03 PM (#1584164)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Joe Offer

I started going to the Getaways in 1999, and this one is the first I'm missed. Now that my weekend has quieted down for a few hours, I'm missing you all, and all the wonderful singing.
I can't complain, though. Debby McClatchy had her annual community concert last night, and it was a perfect old-time evening. And Riggy was up here for the first time. He was a guest performer, and did a wonderful job - and gave a nice plug for Mudcat from the stage.
I hope you're all having a wonderful time. Stay warm.
-Joe Offer-


16 Oct 05 - 07:19 PM (#1584355)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: JudyB

Charley slowed down enough to call around noon (well - slowed down is a bit of a misnomer - he kept phasing out as he was dashing to lunch while we talked) - said he was glad he took the extra blankets!! He also said he got to bed early - it was barely 4 am. Sounds as if everything is going great - and I'm sure I'll hear more once he's back home (though probably only after he's slept for 24 hours). Maybe next year....

JudyB


16 Oct 05 - 09:38 PM (#1584357)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: gnu

Gee whiz.... I was so hoping for info on the MISSING!!!! I have been RATHER anxious since CC's last post. RATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


16 Oct 05 - 11:23 PM (#1584390)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: CarolC

We have left the Getaway and are now visiting family in the area. The Ducks showed up late Friday evening, all safe and sound.

This was an incredible Getaway. Overall, this was the best Getaway I've been to so far (this was my third). I'll post more on the memories thread after it gets started.


16 Oct 05 - 11:46 PM (#1584398)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jimmyt

Hi all, I just returned from an INCREDIBLE 2 days at the Getaway.
The workshops were terrific, the jam sessions more than I could have ever hoped for, the Saturday night performance was terrific including the last big (no pun!) production number with some of the Mudcat lovelies in Lingerie that should be included in my thong catalog. Skarpi from Iceland, Niemanson from Guam, tons of English and Scottish and Welsh friends made and renewed. Canadians, folks from Alaska like KT and Ebbie, a great singer from Israel, plus the obligatory hundreds of folks from Takoma Park and Silver Spring, Maryland. My congratulations to all the folks from FSGW for a terrific weekend. I will write more tomorrow. I am too old to be up til 4 AM playing and singing!


17 Oct 05 - 12:29 AM (#1584406)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert

No, yer not, jimmyt...

And, BTW, you did an admirable job with the bass in my mini-cincert today.... Din't miss a lick...

Thanks agin'... n' thanks fir buyin' me that bird's nest I found... I really din'r want to give it up to the auction and there....sniff. it was wid a note on the aution paper to give it back to me...

The GWFS appeciates the $1.47 but, between you and me, you prolly could have got it cheaper...

Bobert


17 Oct 05 - 10:33 AM (#1584611)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick

Folks, this was simply the best yet. Great friends making great music. Dani had her girls there, and the wee Ducks were charming as they could be. This is a family event, if one wants it to be. There are a lot of kids here, and some of the adults, like Ken and Dan Schatz, grew up coming to these.

Too many memories to list, I will save that for Bobert's memory thread. But I will say this. Start saving now for next year. You will not regret it, and it will change your view of the music profoundly.

We will be in a new camp next year.

All the best,

Mick


17 Oct 05 - 12:06 PM (#1584683)
Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,WYSIWYG

Looking forward to everyone's 2005 Getaway Reflections Here... !

~S~