2005 Getaway Reflections Here...

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From: Leadfingers
Date: 25 Oct 05 - 12:32 PM

Next thing is to get a few of you transponders over this side for Loughstock Four Score in February !!

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From: MMario
Date: 25 Oct 05 - 12:10 PM

Spent last weekend with a different bunch of musical friends (and promised to meet them next spring at NEFFA) which not only made me remember Getaway but expound on it to them - and wish they could experience it!

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From: Tinker
Date: 25 Oct 05 - 12:03 PM

Pauline I just figured my own out. Step one join the Mudcat group. Go to the Mudcat page and click on add this group. Step to go back to your own pictures and click on each one you want to add to the group. Over the top of the pictures are a bunch of icons. One says add this photo to group. When you click on it it will list out groups you belong to. Click on Mudcat and the photo will now be in both places. If there is a way to move whole sets I can't see it.

tinker

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From: Jeri
Date: 25 Oct 05 - 09:11 AM

Oh man of moo
Where were you?
You know you could have been here too... oh never mind.

I've got a photo in my camera of Kendall demonstrating his lobster-hypnotizing techniques on a Beanie™ lobster. This came after Colleen Cleveland revealed she could hypnotize chickens. I'm only any good with inanimate objects. I don't have a Flikr account though.

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From: mooman
Date: 25 Oct 05 - 05:12 AM

Pauline... have you had your ears de-waxed lately?

Actually, he's not bad at all on the fiddle is he, the lad, and he has regularly abused my mandolas and guitars with his aerophone-contaminated paws. I regret not having been there to join in the fun! Next time I hope!

Peace

moo

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From: Skipjack K8
Date: 25 Oct 05 - 04:42 AM

Pauline, it was an outrageous boast, and I doubt the noise was beautiful at all! On careful reflection, it was spring 2001 that I locked myself into my bedroom with a Folkworks session CD and a cake of rosin (talent substitute). After an uncomfortable experience where my hand got glued to the bow in a rosin abuse incident, I emerged from the room some three hours later with a passable Peg Ryan's. This experience was made possible by Bill Sables, who lent me a green violin that was coachbolted to his wall.

Fiddle tuning was a revelation to me, so much more logical than the guitar that I struggled with for so many years, and it of course unlocked the mandolin, banjo, bouzuki, cittern etc, and the most recent advantage is dropping guitar tuning to DAGDAE, which I am having heaps of fun with.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Pauline L
Date: 25 Oct 05 - 02:29 AM

Skipjack K8, you played my fiddle beautifully on Friday night. I was especially impressed because fiddle is not your primary instrument, and you've only been playing it for three years. Is this true, or did the alcohol make you say that?

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Pauline L
Date: 25 Oct 05 - 12:26 AM

I finally uploaded my Getaway photos onto my own Flickr site, but I already have three sets there, and they won't let me make another set. In the past I got around this by taking out another flickr account under a pseudonym, but they won't let me do that again. Neither will they let me remove one of my existing sets or de-set-ize some of my currently posted photos. Would someone please tell me how to post my Getaway photos on the group flickr site for the Getaway?

Much obliged.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Ken Schatz
Date: 24 Oct 05 - 11:33 PM

Thank you all, especially Mom & Co., for a splendid weekend, and for this thread, which refreshes the soul almost as well.

Such a privilege always to sing with Barry (great to meet you, Justine!) and Theresa - more!

Ken

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From: Bill D
Date: 24 Oct 05 - 10:36 PM

yes, yes, Ms. Tinker....workin'on it. I may have to put them in 3 different places....we shall see.

(we had guests and other company until Sat, and I had my flu shot yesterday and don't feel so good today......lessee, I need at least two more excuses...hmmmm...(1)'was cold'....(2)'senior moments')

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From: Celtaddict
Date: 24 Oct 05 - 09:47 PM

Enjoy them! I seem to have wound up with about 45 (every now and then I find another, and some are two CD sets) so my commute will be great! I really do look forward to live recordings though from the actual event.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Ebbie
Date: 24 Oct 05 - 08:45 PM

Maryrrf, I'm getting a direct hit every day. I'm in the process of editing the hours of recording I did, and for me it's a long process. But at least I get to hear each song and tune over and over again- and that's lovely.

I have 6 new CDs that I got at the Getaway and haven't even unwrapped a one yet. Just think what lies ahead!

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From: Maryrrf
Date: 24 Oct 05 - 08:39 PM

I check in every day just to relive the Getaway. That has been the most fun I've had for a long time. I still feel the glow. It always amazes me how nourishing and healing music and companionship can be.

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From: Tinker
Date: 24 Oct 05 - 11:23 AM

A few added photos

Okay I've reached my storage limit for the month, but I got close to a dozen more posted. Wish I took more.

Waiting for Bill's 140 odd.

Now if I could figure out how to add them to Lorcan's....

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: rumanci
Date: 24 Oct 05 - 09:13 AM

Back home again us four after some memorable wanderings through six (?) states having met, listened to, shared music and smiled with some fascinating people along the way and some amazing sights most of them just locked into my mind now
I'm not really going to use this thread in its proper way to reflect on the Getaway just yet (maybe later I can put some of those special musical and other memories into a proper perspective) except to say that I enjoyed every minute of it.

Instead, may I just say a huge thankyou to

:- the company I was with the whole trip - (you are "great guys" Carole, Theresa and Andrew) and the organising of ME....lol
:- the generous hospitality received while meandering about and the stories shared of their local places which brought them so much to life for me
:- the FSGW for all their hard work, visible and invisible, and their wonderful welcomes
:- for old Mudcatter friends staying entirely their on-line selves
:- for new friends met
:- for the music.............just WOW !
:- for that one mind-blowingly incongruous visual image of tall ships in front of high-rise blocks in New York Harbour :-D

It doesn't seem real to have gone, been there, or be back but the memories are just magical

Thank you sincerely one and all

rum x

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 24 Oct 05 - 08:49 AM

Bless you, Pauline, and likewise, it was great to jam with you. Was it your fiddle I borrowed late on Friday night? Drink had been taken, and my memories are a little fuddled, but it was a lovely balance of instruments all weekend. I particularly enjoyed playing with David on that harp.

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From: Pauline L
Date: 24 Oct 05 - 03:35 AM

I would be remiss if I didn't say thank you to Ferrara (Rita), Nancy King, Carly Gewirz, Charlie Baum, momnopp (JudyO), Dennis and Judy Cook, and anyone else who helped make the Getaway possible.

Thanks to Bearded Bruce for the candied ginger and the variety of chocolates. BB, you are the soul of generosity.

Thanks to Dick Greenhaus and Susan Friedman (sp?) for handling the complex task of getting rainbows of Mudcat T-shirts in various sizes. Those of us who wore them were very well dressed.

I was humbled by the unusually good musicians (instrumentalists) and thrilled that I had the chance to play with them. This year's Getaway had the best collection of instrumentalists of any Getaway I've attended.

This was my first time to jam with someone on the Uillean pipes -- thank you, Lorcan. (My apologies for any misspellings.)

It was also my first time to hear Icelandic music, which I loved immediately -- thank you Skarpi.

I had such a good time sitting on the porch of the white house and jamming with Sorcha on the fiddle, Carol (?) on her new flute, and Andrew on the squeezebox. Andrew started by saying that he hoped that we could find some tunes that all of us knew. We sure did, and we learned more tunes from each other quickly.   

There was an unusually large group of people who played various squeezeboxes, and they all played them so well.

Leadfingers is the opposite of what that name implies. Maybe he should change it to Quicksilver Fingers. He plays so many instruments *so well.* I never would have believed that the whistle could be used as a blues instrument, but he did it.

I was really impressed with the informal accordion lesson given by Greg and George to Carol C. She has not found an accordian player who could be her teacher where she lives, and she has learned how to play accordion by getting teaching sessions at Getaways and exchanging emails and tapes with the people who have helped her. Her husband is actively helping her learn. Teaching music is giving one of the greatest gifts, and Mudcatters have done an outstanding job.

I loved meeting so many Mudcatters that I had previously known only online. I was not happy, though, that I had to learn two names for many of them. That's a real challenge to my memory.

It's always good to see MMario, talk with him, and hug him. Wow!

Playing music with Big Mick, Claymore, Keith, Lorcan, Greg, Dick Greenhaus, Lucy, David, and others whose names I don't remember -- that was the biggest thrill of the weekend for me.

I learned so much about all kinds of things from Charlie Baum by sitting near him at meals.

I set a new record for myself by staying up and jamming until 4:30 AM Saturday. I couldn't help it. The musicians I played with were so very good. You never know in advance who will be there, what instruments they play, or what style of music they play. These are musicians who play outside the box. Then everything comes together as we catch on to each other through music. It's awesome. Jamming is one of the biggest highs for me.

One of my students, who is eight years old, recently told her mother that when she plays, magic comes out of her violin. I couldn't express the thought any better.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Max
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 11:51 PM

Wow, what great folks. I'm humbled by the quality of persons that I am lucky enough to have met over the years because of The Mudcat & FSGW. Thank you all.

We all had one hell of a time, but boy oh boy is that a lot of stuff packed into a very little time. Always seems like too much and yet never enough. Been trying to solve that little problem for years.

The post-show was a joy for me, thank you all for coming, though I'm not sure my band was worthy to share the stage with you all that made it. I was certainly also a pleasure to share my home with some of you as well. Had way too much fun. See you soon, and thank you.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Dani
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 11:02 PM

Thanks, Charlie! Very cool to have that link.

I like it better when you do it, though ; )

Plus, when you sang it the tune seemed SO familiar. There's something so primal and lovely about almost everything you sing.

Dani

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 10:34 PM

I sang Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer to the tune of Villulia (56b in the Sacred Harp), tune written by (or attributed to) by J.M. Day, 1850.

(MP3 of tune here.) Singing "Rudolph" to this tune was first reported to me as an event at a "Dirge Night" held by Norumbega Harmony in the Boston area, so that makes it an actual folk song collected in Massachusetts.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Janie
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 10:24 PM

Isn't it just so amazing how we carry this event and all the people there so vividly in our hearts and minds. I just drove 6 hours back from West Virginia (the trees are turning--so beautiful) replaying songs, harmonies, smiles, images through my head. Big ol' silly grin of happiness on my face most of the way. Annie or lor posted a photo of Bret and Tinker in conversation--their postures ad expressions just seem to convey so much the tone--the ambience of the Getaway.

Annie--you have posted wonderful portraits of people with their voices lifted in song that really capture the spirit of the Gospel and Pub sings.

What a blessed wonderment. Thank you to one and all.

Janie

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: KT
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 08:44 PM

Aw, Kendall.......

sniff....we're all catchin' the sniffles from you, Bobert! Actually, as I told miss Ebbie, I used to think that sniff was , well, you know, what a varmint does. Sniff sniff.

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From: Bobert
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 07:37 PM

Thanks fir not mentionin' it, Eb, seein'as (or not) I don't recall such an innovative move... Must have still had the bag on my head...

As fir fallin' in love, heck, I think Iz fallen' fir just 'bout everyone I've met at the Getaway...

BTW, did anyone know that I ended up sharin' a cabin with Claymore???

Yeah, okay, me and Clay had a few problems a wile back but then, sniff, I went to see him at the VA hospiotal after his heart attack and found hims to be a real likable guy...

Same thing happened with beardedbruce this time 'round...

Sniff...

Bobert

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From: Ebbie
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 07:28 PM

I wasn't going to mention how startled I was when you leapt us over the two cars in front of us. I have to admit it worked in the sense of that it got us out of what may have become a traffic jam- but the other Getawayers behind us may have felt just a touch of bewilderment as to why they were stuck so long. But hey. Consider it not mentioned.

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From: kendall
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 07:27 PM

Just for the record, I didn't fall in love with KT this year.... that was LAST year.

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From: Ebbie
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 07:21 PM

You're prolly right, Beaubear. I would have been MUCH less nervous if I'd thought that you had an actual sense of fashion in your head wear. Next year I'll bring a spiffy bag for you, one you will be proud to be seen in and one that will cause me so much less embarrassment, not to say, fear. (Did I just commit myself to bring TWO bags? Or is that THREE?)

I must say, however, that you drive VERY well. I was so impressed.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Bobert
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 06:57 PM

KT and Ebbie,

Okay, next year I'll let one of you drive thru the tunnel... I don't like 'um so I figgure the best way to deal with gettin' thru 'um is the bag... Hey, it worked, din't it???

Womenz?!?!? Can't live with 'um and can't shoot 'um either...

Maybe if I had a colorful "shopping" bag over my head they wouldn't be puttin' in no complaints... Must be embarrasssin' to be a womanz and havin' yer driver with a grocery bag over his head...

Won't bother me at all... Like I said (or din't), it's a womenz thing...

Bobert

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From: Amos
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 06:15 PM

ALl too wanderful...they wander into your heart and your life and wander off again!! Wonderful wandering though!


A

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From: KT
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 06:09 PM

Giok, for the record, I love your posts too!

Wall, I don't hardly know what to say 'bout fallin' in love, 'cept that my problem is, I've fallin' in love with the whole LOT of you, blokes and gals, alike!! Not too bad a problem to have, I guess!!

Ebbie, nervous???? Gits me quakin' jes thinkin' 'bout that drive through the tunnel!!

KT

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From: Celtaddict
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 06:06 PM

Skarpi, I have a friend who is a master of the typo that is better than the original word. I have saved some of them over the years. In writing about an amazing songwriter, he commented "Bogles the imagination," which might have been my favorite bonaprop up until now.
But referring to the Gateway crowd as "wanderful people" is my absolute favorite!!!

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: skarpi
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 05:59 PM

Oh men .......... i would love to hear that song , will you sing it for me at the Getaway next year?
All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Ebbie
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 05:56 PM

KT, I don't want to hurt his feelings so I kind of hope the Bobert doesn't read this: It made me a little nervous when he drove through the tunnel the entire way with that bag over his head, no holes, no nuttin'. I had thought that he would remove it from time to time but nooooooo...and that's a l o n g tunnel. Did it bother you too? I guess people on the East Coast do things differently from what we do on the Western edge.

:)

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Dani
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 05:54 PM

Skarpi, there's an American country song with one of my favorite lines:

"I've got tears in my ears

as I lie on my back

in my bed while I cry over you"

You are missed as well. Keep making your good music, and look forward to next year. How good to have this mudcat to keep the flame going 'til then!

Dani

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: GUEST,Giok
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 05:53 PM

It still seems a bit unreal, all those lovely people I met, and the kind words and the warm welcomes. A couple of people were kind enough to say they enjoyed some of my posts, and that is so encouraging, sometimes I post something that I think will either get them rolling in the aisles or spitting feathers, and it gets no reaction, so it is nice to know that some folks enjoy it. I didn't chat much with KT but every bloke I've spoken to since seems to have fallen in love with her, and I can see why.
Anyway we're off to the pubs and dens of Portland Maine see y'all later.
Giok

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From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 05:47 PM

I THOUGHT there were more people there this year. That explains why I/we couldn't fit in the time we thought we could singing with everyone we wanted to.

And, a thank you again to Bruce for the ginger. I took some to work last night to share, and more thanks were sent your way from all who enjoyed.

Charlie, could you tell us the tune you sang Rudolph to at the Sunday night sing? I can't get it in my head, but it sure hurt laughing then..... I LOVE your singing, and wish I'd heard more.

Dani

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: skarpi
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 05:40 PM

Sniff...... there´s a tears in my beer..........



oh my feelings......


I kind a miss you all , I wish I was not so far way from most of you .
Is it me or is it the age , that make´s me have tears rolling down
from my eyes once in a while? Or is my soul wounded?why do i cry?

Maybe it´s that joy I had when I met all of you wanderful people
who came to the Getaway, and the joy of meeting you all again next year .


Tears , heart and soul.................

Now some practise and then to sleep , gonna meet up with my dear friend Rósa tomorrow and do some music with her got concerts comin up soon .

Good night all and god bless you all

KT , you are along the others a good person , and I´ll thank you again

From cold and windy Iceland brrrrrrrr    skarpi Iceland,

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: KT
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 05:24 PM

Tinker, You're on! I'd love to sing with you, even if it has to be the blues!!!

Goldfish memory...I love it!!

KT

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 05:22 PM

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: KT
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 05:15 PM

Dear friends, 

It's hard to believe that only a week ago our gathering was drawing to a close. The memories I have of the weekend are so many and so rich. I know I won't be able to get them all down here right now, but I've got to share a few for starters. Just a few snippets of what is filling my heart these days as I recall our lovely time together......

Seeing Chance and Micca drive into the lot of our hotel was the promise of a weekend of joy and laughter. And both began immediately!!

Hearing Chance and Suzette and TJ and Julie singing and responding to one another. Their love of music and one another is so evident that it is pure joy to behold. 

Dottie's beautiful song and her insistance that we get it right!! (I don't think I ever did, Dottie. Can I have a make up class?)

Ron Davies' deep, rich viola playing,  which is like being wrapped in a warm comforter. Same goes for his voice, when he does those wonderful harmonies.

Seeing Pauline and having a little more time to connect with her than I had last year. We still didn't get those fiddles out, and that is something for me to look forward to next year.

The drive with the amazing Bobert. Did y'all know he is multi-talented? Not only is he blues man extraordinaire, and human mic stand, but he can also drive through long tunnels with a bag over his head!

Greeting  Kendall and Jacqui within the first 2 minutes of our arrival, and having the privilege of spending many more precious moments with these two lovely people throughout the weekend. Jacqui, I'm wrapped in the most beautiful shawl as I write. Feels like a hug! Thank you again! And hearing Jacqui sing! Wonderful!

 Pickin' with Kendall.......even though it was short and sweet.  What was it you called the thing that happened at that one session?   Thanks again, so very much, to you and Jacqui for loaning that amazing Taylor ! 

Meeting Amos for the first time, hearing his wonderful voice and guitar playing, watching as everyone responded with delight to the man they've come to know here. And listening to my recording of bits of the gospel session on the plane on the way home and hearing Amos' voice singing along on it. 

Recording Jeri singing "When I Go" on the back veranda, and having a lovely chat with her. I LOVE it Jeri, and you will too, when I get a copy to you. 

Seeing Dani with her daughters  Holly and Elena. I'm so glad they enjoyed it!  Watching the room light up when Dani enters. 

Meeting Vanessa (Mrs. El Grecko) and seeing her warm, loving  smile every time I ran into her during the weekend. 

Just being with Micca and Catsphiddle. Hearing Micca sing and tell his stories and Catsphiddle's rendition of (what's the name of that song, khatt? The one I kept asking you for....you know, the" tomorrow we'll be sober" one....I loved watching you do that one!)

THE PUB SING!!!  WOW! There was such joy and camaraderie there. Is that an accurate representation of how it is in the pubs over there?  It really made me want to go!! And I intend to.

Meeting and hearing the multi-talented Leadfingers!!  

Seeing the father of Mudcat, MAX!!

And Teresa!! Wow!   Small, but mighty!!!   What a powerful voice!!

Any time spent in the presence of SINSULL!  In her I see a combination of wise old soul and imp. Always fun and full of laughter!! 

Putting faces at last, to the names I've seen here for so long, like Skipjack, Celtaddict, Barry, Mary, Ranger1, Sussex Carole, Gioc and INOBU! Meeting Sorcha and Currmugeon and Bat Goddess and Tannywheeler,and Carol C and Jack the Sailor and Naemenson and Wakana and Julie ! And former Pedestrian partner Lonesome EJ .....And Charley Noble and Jimmyt and the Ducks!!  And ColK!!!!!!!!!!!  

Seeing Karenk (though I too, would love to have heard her sing and would love a copy of her singing "This Time Again") and momnopp and Gary and Cheryl and Dick and Susan and Dave Diamond and Lucy and Janet and Edmund and Charmion and Dean and Sam and Linda and Nancy and the Schatz's and Janet and Fred and Allan and Judy and Dennis and Gutbucketeer and Darriel and mmario and Janice and Carmen and all of those other wonderful folks whose names escape me at the moment. (please forgive me)  deep breath......Raising my voice with all of those folks, known and unknown in joyful chorus!  WOW!

Being a cabin mate with the wonderful, warm-hearted Tinker. And Janie, who can sing those gospel songs like I've never heard before!!  Wish I'd had more time to sing with them and Annie. Next year, for sure!

Singing and playing with David Sheim. That harp is a real heart opener. He can play just about anything on it and touch one's very soul in the process. What joy to play in the sun, accompanied by the gentle breeze and dancing leaves.

Riding with Carly in the car(ly) workshop from Ramblewood to DC. That girl makes you feel like you've been friends for ages within the first 3 and a half seconds of meeting her!

A wonderful conversation with Skarpi...talk about heart-warming. What a treat to meet this gentle and very wise soul. And hearing his beautiful songs which brought tears to my eyes. 

Hearing El Greko sing again. What a delight to hear so many people singing along on his now-familiar songs. (Guess I'm not the only one who listens to him in the car on the way to work!)

Charlie Baum, a most gracious and wonderful MC. But I didn't get to hear you sing this year!

Bill D., whose delight in the music and the folks is evidenced by his dancing self! And Rita with those beautiful,shining eyes.

Sharing the whole experience with Ebbie, who delights in all of you as much as I do.

Seeing Big Mick again and watching him greet everyone with such love and joy! Forever grateful, Mick, for you are indeed the person who first told me about the Getaway!

Throughout the whole weekend, I was eye-witness to such generosity.........Seems Beardedbruce was always offering gifts to others, not the least of which were massive quantities of ginger and good brew.

 I witnessed lots of other tangible items changing hands, but the generosity of spirit in music and support was pervasive and oh, so heart-warming!  

It was my privilege to make music, have a chat or just be in the presence of so many fine folk. Deep thanks to all of you Getaway campers,  for a most memorable weekend. I am changed and grateful for having spent the weekend with you. What we have experienced here is gift beyond description, and will be cherished by me forever. 

KT

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Celtaddict
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 05:01 PM

Charlie, I would not worry too deeply over the food issues, I think whoever made the observation is correct; complaining about the food is part of the ritual of any camp, school, hospital. The idea of taking kitchen turns is appealing, but if that is not an option at the new camp, as long as there is a salad bar and something very basic at each meal, I don't suppose it matters a lot to people who are there for the music and the people.
The bunks could be an issue though; I expect you will need to have a way for those who cannot readily climb into a top one to indicate so at registration. There is a pretty broad range of ages, weights, and levels of physical ability. Also, if one is sleeping in a bottom bunk and a late arrival climbs in above one, there is no way one can sleep through that. So this overweight gimpy-kneed all-nighter could be one of your challenges!

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Peace
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 05:00 PM

"where you left your capo. . . ."

Used to carry mine in one of the loops on my pants--part the belt goes through. Made the capo hard to lose.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Celtaddict
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 04:55 PM

Skarpi, I am still entranced with the wonderful Icelandic word you gave me, and its use:
Gullfiskaminni
This, for you who have not come across it (which is probably everyone except Skarpi) refers to those memories that flash into your brain and are out again before you can properly grasp them. Names. The words to the next verse. The song you meant to ask for. The key you usually play it in, the source from whom you learned it, where you left your capo. . . .





It means "goldfish memory."

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: skarpi
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 04:05 PM

Well hmmm tent and camp not bad but taking the tent all the way from home ?
já er það ekki bara ,

we´ll see , women on the top and men under , no proplem
                        bunks

all the best Skarpi Iceland.
Amos I ´ll teach you som e Icelandic .........er thad ekki bara

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 04:03 PM

ColK is lying on the couch about 8 feet away from me snoring, so if I make it next year can I be somewhere far away from him ;-)
Giok

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 03:44 PM

It's good to find out complaints about the food and other problems here, because we'll be planning next year's Getaway soon enough, and we need to learn from our shortcomings.

We're going to need to figure out how to fit into the new camp. The last few years, we had about 120 attendees at the Gertaway, and the new camp has 101 lower bunks and 101 upper bunks. No problem fitting 120 people into that, but this year, we ballooned to more than 170 attendees, so we'll have to pack ourselves carefully into exactly 50 rooms next year.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 03:37 PM

The Helen Schneyer workshop featured a lot of people singing the songs she gave us. I did "Fountain Filled with Blood"--and it felt like I was channelling Helen while I was singing it. I also remember having a blast singing complementary bass lines with Tom Tucker on "Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning." Dan Schatz did another one of her miners songs Helen's hideobilia was not forgotten--Nancy King sang "The Nurse Pinched the Baby." Afterward, I was able to tell her about Dr. Diocletian Lewis ("dear old Doctor Di-o:').

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 03:29 PM

The Saturday and Sunday evening concerts are logged in on this thread. I've now got a complete list as to who performed on each night, and who were the back-up musicians.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Charley Noble
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 03:23 PM

I'll probably be posting a number of queries with regard to workshops I recorded. Sorting through my recordings is no easy task, made more difficult because I did not fully understand how to properly end each recording session on my new recording device. Unfortunately when one does not end a session properly some cannibilism ensues...

My question has to do with the Songwriters Showcase, Sunday morning. Who was the woman who led her brilliant Appalachian "Progression" song, where the "love" is first described as a "blue bird" and finally as a "dead cat in the road"?

Rita or CharlieB - do either of you still have a copy of the Saturday and Sunday evening concert sign-up sheets. I would find it very helpful in identifying who is leading the songs.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Ferrara
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 02:04 PM

Can anyone tell me about some of the highlights of the Helen Schneyer workshop? I always have the choice of hearing some late night singing or getting to lots of workshops, and this year I got caught up in the late night stuff, then wore out around 11 am both days, slept through lunch and much of the afternoons. Sigh.... Choices choices.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Reflections Here...
From: Ebbie
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 01:56 PM

I once heard a police investigator explain a way in which they are different from the common people. He said, 'You notice how much the person has changed. We are trained to take note of how many things are still the same.'

People's appearances tend to become a blur to me. I would never be any good viewing a police lineup, but if I had a chance to talk with the person as I'd had before it might all come back, complete with the name, kind of like accessing a file.

I've noticed that even in looking at Lorcan's photos (in the Photopage Flickr thread) I'm not sure of the identity of some of the static images. As you'll notice I got several people wrong. My apologies.

There were many memorable people at the Getaway that I haven't mentioned, people I enjoyed very much. CatsPHiddle, for instance- a most memorable one. She has a spirit that smacks me in the heart and is beautiful besides; overall she is a grand presence. I love to watch her and Micca together. (My notion is that if we could but see into past lives we would find connections that go WAY back.)

And Micca. What can one say. This year I decided he is more "normal" than I thought last year! No offense, Micca, either way you are fascinating. And a softie too. I have never heard a purtier love song than he accomplished on stage. ;)

I enjoyed the Sunday evening songfest (and I got some good songs taped; among others, Slowing Down for Lethargy is great) but I did miss last year's more intimate gathering in the TV room. I was looking forward to hearing Karen K lead 'This Time Again'. I never got to hear her at all this year.

I enjoyed talking with Rumanci, although I didn't get to hear her sing. Hearing and watching LeadFingers was a trip. I loved meeting and hearing the very talented A MOSS (Ask Chance and Micca, Amos) I would love to know Mmario better and also hear more songs from him. And Gutbucketeer - that man is far more gifted than he realizes. Charley Noble is a treasure. So many, many more. If I didn't name YOU, just accept that you are cradled in my heart.My cabin roommates were wonderful. I liked the ambiance of connection (There's that word again).

And thanks to Annie, I got to play her 0000 Martin- never even saw one of those before. Annie is an excellent fiddler and I would have loved to play longer. (On the other hand, that is when I missed the Bobert's mini concert. sniff)