FSGW Getaway 2002

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Bill D
Date: 04 Oct 02 - 09:02 PM

I'm in for $1 saying he'll be on time...at least by 7pm Friday...yeah, call me a wide eyed optimist...but.....

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Big Mick
Date: 04 Oct 02 - 09:17 PM

Damn...........guy gets busy and drops in for a little camaraderie, and what does he get??????? I tell ya, it ain't easy being me!! hahahahahahaha

I haven't sent in my registration, I better take care of that. Bill, let 'em know I am coming, OK?

I am actually going to try and make it at a dacent hour this time. But, I have been trying to do that for 3 years. My plan at this point is to try and leave very early Friday morning. We will see..........

Jeri..............I love ya.........put $5.00 in the pot for me.........LOL.

Mick

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Dani
Date: 04 Oct 02 - 09:18 PM

$5 on midnight...

Dani

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Jeri
Date: 04 Oct 02 - 10:53 PM

Mick, you can't put $5 down on when your leaving OR "a decent hour." I'd say it's not right you putting money on yourself, but I think you have as much chance of being right as anyone else. $1 on 1:30 AM Sat for me.

Mick, it's hard to believe I actually sent my registration in before someone else! Send that bad boy IN!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Barry Finn
Date: 05 Oct 02 - 09:10 PM

Finally, check's in the mail. Mick, I think you'll be lucky to get there before dawn, that's your usual routine & then you can't outlast your elder's for the rest of the weekend, shame, big healthy OLD man like yourself. I'll do my best, again, to keep you going but I sure wish one of these times you'd stand on your own two knees & give this little ol boy a break & step you up to the starting line. Go on, kick my butt it's happened, if you can but remember nobody ever came back to do it a second time. HA, HA, HA. Who loves ya baby. See ya soon.
Barry

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: annamill
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 03:25 PM

Glenn and I will be there Friday night. We are so looking forward to seeing, and hearing all of you next weekend. NEXT WEEKEND! Where has the time gone?? I can't wait. I haven't sent in the application yet, but I'll call tomorrow and get it in this week!

Love, Annamill

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Barry Finn
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 04:31 PM

Hi Annamill, are you thinking next weekend (Columbus Day) or the following weekend. See Charlie's post at the top. Don't want to be missing you guys. Barry


38th Annual Getaway
Friday October 18, 2002 through Sunday October 20, 2002
(and even into Monday morning, October 21, 2002)
Camp Ramblewood (Darlington, MD)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Big Mick
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 04:33 PM

Anna, my lovely friend, it is two weekends. The Getaway is October 18-21.

Barry.......we will see who the old man is...........hahahaha. Bringing Justine? I sure hope so.

Mick

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Jeri
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 04:39 PM

Barry, is Justine coming?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Jeri
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 04:50 PM

HA! Mick, you're in my head again. Would you try to find the name of that tune I was supposed to learn while you're in there? I've misplaced it.

(No, I hadn't seen your post before I sent mine.)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Big Mick
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 04:52 PM

There is an appropriately randy comment to be made here, but I will hold it for when I see you.................LOL.

Mick

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 schedule of workshops,etc
From: Big Mick
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 04:59 PM

Is the schedule of workshops and mini concerts available yet?

Mick

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Bill D
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 06:54 PM

soon!, soon!..We were doing a craft show all weekend,..The first order of business for Rita tomorrow is to get the final details sorted out...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: GutBucketeer
Date: 06 Oct 02 - 11:01 PM

Looks like I won't make it to the Getaway this year. I was really really looking forward to it too, but events and situations in my non music life have conspired against me. There is a small small chance that I may make it for awhile on Saturday or Sunday. If so see you then. Otherwise: Sing a JUG BAND song for me!

Jim Bunch
aka Gutbucketeer

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 04:21 PM

JIM!

If I can leave my new baby (restaurant) for the weekend and drive my butt up there, YOU can make it for a song or two!! Just a little while!?

Dani

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Tinker
Date: 07 Oct 02 - 10:54 PM

Whaaaaahhh!! Jim, try to squeeze us in for an hour or two OK???
Make reality give way for a little bit of its alternative...
Please... Kathy

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: momnopp
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 12:51 PM

Just a reminder to be thinking about the Silent "Auction" and what you can donate that will yield some dollars for the Getaway scholarship fund.

You can PM me with any questions, or if you're an FSGW member with a copy of the directory, my phone number's in there.

Can't wait to see y'all!!!!

JudyO

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: annamill
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 01:30 PM

Ok, I err'd. We'll see you all in TWO weeks. We NEED this desperately. I think we'll be down on Friday this time. We always miss good stuff because we show up too late Sat. I better call Jennifer!

Love, Annamill

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Fortunato
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 02:02 PM

"The Fortunatos" will arrive Saturday morning I think and stay until Sunday afternoon. I hope to conjugate, uh, sorry, CONGREGATE with all the mudcatters and have a chance to share a tune or two. cheers, Chance.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: kendall
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 07:51 PM

Sinsull, Morticia and Kendall will arrive on Friday.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Jeri
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 08:40 PM

Mick said "...but I will hold it for when I see you"

...ahem...urp.

(Hey - so I'm slow!)

Only nine days minus a couple of hours (I hope)!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Bill D
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 11:29 PM

...and I'm told by Ferrara that the layout for the schedule was 'complete' as of 11:00 Mudcat time...a couple of confirmations and it can be posted!....or maybe posted anyway and changes posted..*grin*...(and there are always last minute tweaks)

(she says the LIST will be posted tomorrow morning, and the grid as soon as those confirmations are done)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Ferrara
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 01:56 AM

Hoorayyyy!!!! It's done (almost, well, somewhat, that is, it will be upon receiving confirmation from all the folks who have to be consulted about the final definition of what they are leading, that is).

Many thanks to Nancy King, who worked with me for several hours this evening. Nancy, I still can hardly believe how much we accomplished.
I have to tell you, we made quite a number of "executive decisions". For this reason, I can't put much of the schedule on-line until folks confirm that they're OK with the changes we made in their workshops.

I already know one probable change: We scheduled Fortunato & Suzette to lead "Old Time Country Music" on Sunday at 2:30. Fortunato, this is due to my rotten memory, I got the days reversed (I do this to at least one person every year....) Will move you to Saturday and move C & W to Sunday if need be.

I sent out a bunch of e-mails and PM's tonight to various workshop leaders, will put up all workshops that have been confirmed tomorrow and will update as frequently as I can.

If you didn't get an e-mail or PM, we have already agreed on what you're leading and there are no changes in your schedule that I know of.

Once the grid is up, you all get to yell about it for about 3 days before it gets cast in concrete so don't panic if we have put you in two workshops at the same time, just give us a gentle hint and we'll fix it, OK?

Or, if we've set you up against one of the sessions you really were hoping to attend, let me know and we'll TRY to fix it.

Thanks again to Nancy for all the help; she's wonderful to work with, she knows almost everyone on the program whether they're from FSGW or Mudcat, she has great ideas and understands the problems of setting up the program -- we are all going to benefit from her input into the program.

Cheers all, will give an update tomorrow,
Rita

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Nancy King
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 11:21 AM

You're welcome, Rita! Glad to be of assistance! You know where I am if you need me again.

This is gonna be a hell of a program, folks -- remember to take your vitamins!

Can't wait to see you all --

Cheers, Nancy

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Fortunato
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 11:40 AM

Thanks, Nancy, yous a peach.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: GUEST,Impatient
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 03:00 PM

Rita,
If you can't publish the schedule could you at least publish a list of the workshop titles so we can start thinking about songs to sing.

Thanks

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Fortunato
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 03:16 PM

"Bertha Lou, Bertha Lou, I want to conjugate with you,..."

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Ferrara
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 04:42 PM

Hi, Impatient,

I'm working on the list of workshop names. We made some changes. Should have a list covering most of the workshops by this evening. Subject to change, though....

Rita

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Ferrara
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 11:58 AM

Okay, here it is, courtesy of Max's new make-a-link feature:

List of the Getaway Workshops

This will be the main page for the Getaway Program. Once the schedule grid is done I'll add links for Saturday and Sunday on the main page.

Rita

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: annamill
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 01:04 PM

Can't wait! Thanks Rita.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Ferrara
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 03:28 PM

refresh--grids are now up

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: GUEST,Claymore
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 03:49 PM

To cross reference the Contra Dance class on Saturday, at 5:30 PM in the Gym, please see the thread "HELP! Fiddlers Needed at FSGW Getaway".

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Bill D
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 04:11 PM

ok, the grid in now up in two forms...we have added GIF images for those who might have problems printing the HTML page

here are links to the GIFs-(I hope)
Saturday grid

Sunday grid

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Bill D
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 04:24 PM

To see a somewhat clearer version of the grids, go to the main program page. Rita will keep links to all new Getaway program stuff there.

Here is the link: Main Page

To print any of the grid pages, remember to set your printer for Landscape, not Portrait.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: karen k
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 05:14 PM

Rita,
You are awesome. This schedule is fantastic. Can't wait to see you.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Jeri
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 09:09 PM

Durnitt - Jams and accompaniments is the same time as the ONLY workshop I'm co-leading, and I suggested it 'cause I wanted to go. Riiiiitaaaa....(whine)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Jeri
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 09:19 PM

P.S. You're still awesome!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: momnopp
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 09:27 PM

I'm getting to work on cloning myself even as we speak... :-D

I can't WAIT...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Jeri
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 09:33 PM

I'm wondering if I can dash from Fielding in the TV room UP THE FLIPPIN' HILL to Schatz in the barn before the show's over!

They could move that hill elsewhere you know - there's time.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: MMario
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 09:41 PM

I only see one major conflict for me.....jumping for joy!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 10:10 PM

Ooh...I **like** the schedule. I can make **much** mischief with this schedule! 8-)

I've particularly noted the Kipling session...

-- Gary

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Bill D
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 10:13 PM

"They could move that hill elsewhere you know - there's time."

SURE they can....except that...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Ferrara
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 01:25 AM

Jeri ... Objections duly noted ... I share your objection to the Hill.... Don't know what if anything I can do except maybe you could just stay for the 1st half hour of the Meet'n'Greet then run out on us? Nancy has also threatened to do so.... :-)

There will have to be some shuffling according to a couple of e-mails I've received anyway. But the more I look at it, the fewer opportunities for shuffling meet the eye. Sigh.....

Will do what I can but then some other poor person is going to get their schedule messed up no doubt.

Very glad that people seem to like it over all. now REGISTER, if you haven't already, and be quick about it! :-) It's exactly a week away right about now....

Ciao,
Rita

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Jeri
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 08:59 AM

Rita, I woke up thinking about this! 3 workshops all scheduled at the same time include:
1) Who's Here This Year - basically an open sing (or "Meet, Greet and Tweet")
2) Open Sing and Jam
3) Jams and Accompaniment

I'm whining about the one I want to go to, but the latter two are a real conflict. (Maybe not. Maybe all the folks who already feel comfortable jamming and accompanying won't want to go to #3) I don't know that there's any non-jamming thing you could swap into the White House for that time period.

I may conspire with Nancy if I won't get into too much trouble. Joe will be there and <suckup>you and Joe know EVERYBODY!</suckup> (Well, you do.) I guess we'll see how it goes and how redundant I'll be.

What Rita said about registering - JUST DO IT!
There's time enough for everything else but the Getaway is only this one weekend - even though we'll be talking about it for the rest of the year.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Morticia
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 09:27 AM

I wish I were twins....or even triplets...I want to do and see Everything!!!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Bill D
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 11:10 AM

Rita (reading over my shoulder) says she is already looking at how to fix improve that situation...(including shortening the Meet'n greet to 1½ hours...with room to continue IF people really want to.

Rita says she will pop on later and try to convey her progress on this and other matters..*grin*

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Ferrara
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 11:52 AM

Well, Jeri, I agree and sympathize with you. Actually Nancy King doesn't much like having to lead a workshop opposite her son Dan Schatz either, especially since she has a song she wants to do in his workshop.

So we're possibly due for a bit of reshuffling. As to my own preferences -- I can hardly stand it every year, I set up all this luscious stuff and then miss so much of it, either because of schedule conflicts or because I just wear out....

Anyway I'm going to be comparing advantages and disadvantages of shuffling the schedule, versus changing the format of the Meet'n'Greet a little. Here's the picture in my mind:

First, shorten "Who's Here" to an official hour and a half but leave half an hour of free time afterwards so it can continue if it's going strong.

Second, with so many people scheduled to facilitate it, we can be very flexible and let our leaders catch some other music during the morning. How about if we all show up for the first half hour, sort of "Guest Appearances" by the leaders, then you and Nancy can each go to the one session you most want to see? Joe and I will play it by ear....

I can't possibly move the Open Jam from its position because I asked David and Lucy to do it at that time Specifically to give folks a chance to sing in a less structured situation than the meet'n'greet. However I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to move Jams & Accompaniments if I can find a space. Might have to shorten it to an hour.

And we may have another sing-around we could switch with Dan Schatz' "Farmers, Field Hands & Fishermen." Mind you -- I won't want to miss any of the alternative sessions either! Sigh....

What'ever's opposite the Meet'n'Greet needs to be of general interest. We can have three or four "specialty" sessions in the same time slot and be pretty sure there won't be too many conflicts, but Meet'n'Greet is general and there are just two categories at that time period: People who would like to be at the Meet'n'Greet, and people who would rather go sing or play something. Have to give 'em all a place to go.

I hope all you Mudcatters are taking notes. This year Jeri, Nancy and Lorraine helped with the program. The above paragraph gives you a little view of the kind of work we do to keep the program balanced and interesting all day long.

Next year we'll again need help on the program -- one person can't keep it to this level for years on end, I promise you. We could sure use some public spirited folks to provide input and maybe make a few phone calls next year or do some of the e-mailing....

End of commercial.

I'm going to take the rest of the day off to tune my zither and harp and get my glad rags together, because this afternoon and evening Bill and I are going to help celebrate the wedding of CarolC and Jack the Sailor. *BG* Is this not a fine thing to be looking forward to?

So no Getaway schedule changes will take place before tomorrow afternoon at the earliest.... But in the meantime I'll be scheming and planning and figuring about possible reshufflings.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Jeri
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 11:58 AM

Rita - one more request: Please give 'em a hug from me!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 13 Oct 02 - 12:02 AM

I need to give Ramblewood reasonable accurate figures as to how many are coming, so there will enough food for everyone. If you haven't registered yet--
you need to let us know NOW!
Check the registration form at http://fsgw.org/getreg.pdf and fill out a copy for yourself. Then e-mail the registrar immediately with ALL of the information requested on the form. Once you commit, we'll expect payment, so consider it a financial obligation.

I hope to have a reasonably accurate count by Sunday night, Oct. 13. After that, you might need to come as a daytripper (i.e., we can't guarantee enough food, so you'll have to bring your own or go down to Havre de Grace to dine.)

--Charlie Baum, Getaway Chair

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Oct 02 - 09:39 AM

Charlie - I will be there. Kendall is going in my car with Morticia. I have emailed the info. Sorry for the delay.
SINS