Shy person, I'm shy too, sometimes, especially in new situations where I know few people. Last year was my first Getaway. I knew only one other person when I got there, (Ebbie), but was so excited to meet those I'd become familiar with through their writing here. I think going into a situation like that requires trust. Trust of one another. I so believed in the goodness of the folks there and in our common bond of music. I expected good and was not disappointed.

I told a little story last year which I'll repeat here. When my son came home from his first day of Kindergarten, we had this conversation.

How was your first day of school, son?
It was good.
Do you have any friends in your class?
Yes, Mommy. I have two friends that I know, and a WHOLE BUNCH of friends that I don't know yet.

That's precisely how I felt at the Getaway last year, and again this year. The place was full of friends, some that I knew and some that I've not had the pleasure of meeting yet. And I didn't meet a single one that I didn't like!!! Keep trying shy person, and do come back next year.

KT