One of the highlights for me was meeting all the folks who are, apparently, my singing neighbors and I didn't know it! Kathy, Frieda, Mitzi, Linda, Derek (I think there was one more... who'd I forget?)... way to represent, North Carolina! There are more opportunities than ever to make music locally, and I'm glad to have met you.
Also, an interesting thing I realized was that this year was very sweet, and a little low-key. There were sparks here and there, but nothing like some of the rowdier Getaways I remember.
I realized when I got home that for me, it was because I was getting sick (it hit me hard when I got back, and I apologize for anyone I unknowingly infected : (