Well, as I said before, it's the people who come together for this weekend who really make it what it is. We just handle the logistics. But then, we don't have to drive so far. It all works out. Haven't made my count yet this year, but for the last couple of Getaways our attendees have been about 50% local and 50% from away. Makes for a real good mix.

Dani, thank you so much for posting your song! Now I can catch all the little nuances I missed before. I think maybe one of these years we should have a workshop on songs people have written about the Getaway. We would probably have more than we'd have time for, considering all the laughing we'd have to fit in.

Roger -- I meant to say before -- So very glad your procedure went well, and trust you're feeling pretty good by now. We definitely missed you (I heard "Mama Fried" in connection with your name more than once), so make sure you get here next time around.

Bill, you really do need to get going on that cloning workshop. Reading all the memories here and seeing all the pictures here and on FB have made me realize how much I missed! Well, we work on the better-too-much-than-too-little model, and sometimes it makes for some hard choices.

If I may be allowed just a moment for business: Please, if you haven't filled out your evaluation form (it was in your packet), and you still have it, please do fill it out and send it in. We really do read them and consider every suggestion. We can't promise to implement every one -- they are sometimes contradictory -- but we do consider them. OK, business over.

Thanks again for coming!