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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Lonesome EJ Date: 28 Sep 07 - 12:04 PM Welcome ClaireBear! You will have a ball! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 28 Sep 07 - 03:20 PM Ms. Bear, the Getaway is a friendly crowd and when you find yourself overwhelmed, you can simply slip away to a quiet corner and decompress. I am very concerned about your Secret Santa statement that you are trying to pare down and simplify your life. That will simply not do if you plan to spend any time with the Maine contingent. By the way, can I interest you in a knight in shining armor or a life size Jesus with or without a head? The neighbors are starting to complain. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: ClaireBear Date: 28 Sep 07 - 03:41 PM SINSULL -- too funny! And thank you for your assurance that I can get away at the Getaway. Well, I may have some extra space now that my bear suit has gone into a dignified retirement. (Its retirement is the only thing dignified about my bear suit! I'm not shy when I'm in a costume or performing, only when I'm trying to be a social animal.) We do have a big yard... However, being a proper Episcopalian these days, I'd have to take the knight rather than the headless Jesus, in case Father Keith comes calling. Will he fit in the overhead bin? (No, not Father Keith -- the knight!) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 28 Sep 07 - 06:49 PM Show a little respect, Claire! He's a knight - first class or nothing. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 28 Sep 07 - 06:52 PM Maybe you'd prefer an inflatable flamingo costume. A duck? A horse? Note to all: The birthday cake and gifts (yes there will be gifts and they are amazingly appropriate although a bit tacky) will happen on Friday evening. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Severn Date: 28 Sep 07 - 06:59 PM She'll take all the Bear can traffic, SINSULL! Look for me, Claire. I'll be there as well. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Fortunato Date: 28 Sep 07 - 08:17 PM On the matter of roommates, I registered online and then emailed Dean Clamons requesting that Micca room with Susette and I. (Mad doesn't describe it). Dean took care of it immediately. Good man that he is. ClaireBear, welcome to the fold. We'll see you at the pot luck. Never mind the maineiacs, crazy is as crazy does, of course they're veryyy nice unless you forget to feed them. chance |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 28 Sep 07 - 08:37 PM Tami, Jacqui, Kendall and I are rooming together. Rumor is the Captain sleeps in the nude so we are putting him in an upper bunk. Photos for hire. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: beardedbruce Date: 28 Sep 07 - 09:37 PM How much ginger ( crystalized) should I bring? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: KT Date: 28 Sep 07 - 10:40 PM Clairebear. have no fear!! These are WONDERFUL folks, all of 'em!! My first Getaway (2005) I felt a bit the way you describe....didn't quite know what to expect and at times, wondered what the heck was I thinking, traveling all the way across the country to spend the weekend with a bunch of folks I didn't know in a place unfamiliar. Took me all of about 5 minutes to fall in love with everyone! I will never forget what a thrill it was to meet in person, all of these fine folks, who'd previously been names on my computer screen. And many of them, every bit as wonderful, are not mudcatters, but FSGW's, the founders of this fabulous music weekend. They, too, became fast friends! As my once upon a time Kindergartener said on his first day of school, I have a few friends that I know and a WHOLE bunch of friends I don't know yet! It is with such fondness that I recall memories of my Getaways....and gratitude for the friendships that were formed there and are so deeply treasured now. It's wise of you Claire, to speak of your shyness. If you write "shy" on your name tag, you won't be shy by the end of the weekend! KT |
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Subject: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Pt 2 From: Genie Date: 29 Sep 07 - 04:02 AM Lonesome EJ said "Made my plane reservations today, sending in my registration. Anyone needing transport from BWI Airport Friday or to BWI on Monday? I am arriving 1:45, and leaving at 3:15 Monday" Lonesome, it really looks like I can't make it this year (death in the family, plus a humongous milestone happening in my own life this November, complete with its own obstacle course), but I want to say that your post is just the sort of thing that could, if anything could, make it possible for me (and maybe others) to attend. In addition to all the other hurdles (e.g., finding a reasonably priced and scheduled flight to the general area), the concept of landing in a strange place cross country (or world) and then figuring out how to get from there to the campsite (at what cost??), etc., etc., can be a bit discombobulating. Anything that smacks of camaraderie, cooperation, carpooling, etc., is a huge plus. Genie PS, Now that I know when the 2008 gathering is, I have my calendar marked well in advance. (Nobody gets to die and nothing catastrophic gets to happen between now and then.) But I'll be "over the hill" by then, so who cares? ; ) PPS: SINSULL, Please send me one of those "natural" pics of Kendall. Bruce, if you're bringing (homemade?) crystallized ginger, you're really making me cry that I probably can't make it this year. Clairebear, I'm glad you're going. I think you'll find yourself overcoming your shyness very easily in this atmosphere. Mick, please try to keep Amos in line. (If not, write a song about why not.) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: jacqui.c Date: 29 Sep 07 - 07:55 AM SINSULL! CELLAR! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 29 Sep 07 - 10:24 AM Is Kendall sleeping down there? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: GUEST,kt not logged in Date: 29 Sep 07 - 05:01 PM guffaw!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Severn Date: 29 Sep 07 - 06:34 PM It's a Cellar's Market, it seems, so it's "Cellar To The Highest Bidder" (or biddy), I guess..... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: jacqui.c Date: 29 Sep 07 - 07:35 PM No - Kendall's up here looking after me (well above the call of duty!) so he won't get banished to the cellar for a long time now. Unless he REALLY does something to piss me off again!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Janie Date: 30 Sep 07 - 09:01 PM Wish I could do one of those fancy runnin' back and forth across the page html or hmtl thingy's in a nice obnoxiously bright color that said The silent auction is an FSGW fundraiser for the Getaway Scholarship Fund. It allows people to come to this wonderful gathering who otherwise might not be able to swing it. I have benefited from it in the past, and so have several others of us here in Mudville. Janie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Janie Date: 01 Oct 07 - 05:35 AM Ooooooooh. Aaaaaaaaah. It seems wishes CAN come true! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 01 Oct 07 - 11:28 AM Janie's gonna get in trouble for flooding the forum with all that fancy stuff. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Lonesome EJ Date: 01 Oct 07 - 01:13 PM I wish I had a new Mustang GT. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: beardedbruce Date: 01 Oct 07 - 01:51 PM Genie, "Bruce, if you're bringing (homemade?) crystallized ginger, you're really making me cry that I probably can't make it this year." Don't cry. It is not homemade ( did that once, 5 lbs for 50 hours work...) I get 10 - 20 Kilos at the co-op and bring it. Available for donations to the Scholarship Fund. I will try to bring a few extra slot-headed classical guitars for the auction, as well. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Amos Date: 01 Oct 07 - 05:44 PM I just sent me check and me registration. I am going to try and fly on my own arms this time, but failing that I will also get an airplane ticket. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Lonesome EJ Date: 01 Oct 07 - 06:20 PM Still waiting patiently for the Mustang. No sign yet. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Fortunato Date: 01 Oct 07 - 07:21 PM For all you girls who can't get enough of the manly human body (SINSULL understands this reference)be still your hearts. I've been informed that Micca will indeed grace us with his presence again this year. Kendall, hang on to your groupies, competition is on it's way. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: GUEST,jpeg fairy Date: 01 Oct 07 - 10:07 PM Dear Mr. LEJ: Your wish was forwarded to me from the html fairy to do further research before the request is sent on to the 3-D fairy Dept. So I need to know... One of these? What color? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: jacqui.c Date: 02 Oct 07 - 08:10 AM Kendall, hang on to your groupies, competition is on it's way. You leave Kendall's groupies out of this - and there will be NO photos of any of his bits. Kendall AND Micca at the Getaway? Just means more hugs for all of us. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 02 Oct 07 - 10:28 AM Not to worry, ladies. I have a bubble gum pink chenille bathrobe with Micca's name on it. This is a conservative camp - can't have him flaunting his naughty bits for all to see. Jacqui has made it clear that she will keep Kendall covered. Sad day for us maiden ladies. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Micca Date: 02 Oct 07 - 12:12 PM We dont need no steenking Bathrobes (especially that PINK one!!!)!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Fortunato Date: 02 Oct 07 - 01:06 PM Micca, consider the ramifications of pervasive nudity at the getaway. Gives one a chill, eh? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Severn Date: 02 Oct 07 - 02:24 PM Is it becoming a place for re-vowed nudes? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: ClaireBear Date: 03 Oct 07 - 12:27 PM DC area residents, Charlie Baum advises me to ask this on the forum: I am a West Coaster and know nothing about the DC area, but I have maps and can follow them... So, I am flying into Dulles on Thursday (arriving at 7:30pm) and renting a car at the airport for a leisurely, sightseeing-filled drive to the Getaway on Friday. Could someone tell me in what direction I might drive from the airport, and how far, to reach a not-too-expensive, not-too-major-chain hotel, if there is such a thing? And the hotel's name, assuming it exists, would be nice so I can make a reservation. It would be even better if said hotel put me someplace that would further my road trip on Friday. I am fond of back roads, small towns, and exploring rural settings. Or should I give up and stay at the airport Best Western, or whatever the low-end airport hotel is at Dulles? Thanks, Claire |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: artbrooks Date: 03 Oct 07 - 02:55 PM ClaireBear, I'm sure that you will get better and more specific answers to your question, but as a reformed DC-area resident (who now lives in a civilized part of the country) let me put my 2 cents in. Dulles is west of DC and the Getaway area is northeast-ish. Going close to the District on a weekday is a BAD IDEA, especially if you are unfamiliar with it. If you plan on touristing in the city, I'd recommend finding a place to overnight somewhere north near a Metro stop, and don't even think of driving in. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Fortunato Date: 03 Oct 07 - 03:08 PM Claire, I recommend getting far away from the airport to avoid rush hour I 495 on Friday morning. Suggestion: Do a mapquest from Dulles (IAD) to West River MD. Along the route will be College Park MD, where there are several motels just off I495. Mudcatters have stayed their successfully, you might PM KT above for the name of the specific motel where they stayed. and/or Do an www.orbitz.com search for motels in College Park and note their proximity to I495. This will have you on your route to the Getaway. you can PM me with questions. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: ClaireBear Date: 03 Oct 07 - 03:10 PM Thank you, Art, but in truth I would vastly prefer to avoid the city altogether and, instead, go prowling through small towns in Maryland or Virginia and exploring the shore of the Potomac. Not that I have anything against Washington DC, but that would be its own trip and would require a week at least. No point in wasting a day trying to see it! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Ebbie Date: 03 Oct 07 - 03:15 PM Where KT and Ebbie stayed in College Park (Where two lovely men inquired: "What light through yonder window breaks?") was a Howard Johnson's. Howard Johnson Express, if I remember correctly. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: GUEST,Dani Date: 03 Oct 07 - 04:20 PM Ooohhhh.... Janie, would you make a wish for ME, please?! Turns out I and my girls will be coming VERY late Fri. We might tie Mick for the latest arrival pre-dawn (was that the first time mudcatters appeared at Getaway?!) In any case, some is better than none, right? And the coffee will be on, right? Now that I know, I'll get that paperwork in! Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: beardedbruce Date: 03 Oct 07 - 05:02 PM coffee, or chocolate? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Charlie Baum Date: 03 Oct 07 - 05:05 PM Claire-- Your total drive is pretty short--it's about 20-some miles from Dulles into the DC Beltway, it's about 20-some miles around the beltway, and it's about 20-some miles from the Beltway to West River. If there were no traffic problems, the whole journey would be less than an hour and a half. Yeah, right! Traffic along most of the route is subject to potential rush hour delays between 3:30 am and 11:30 pm. Therefore, any zigzagging to avoid the Beltway increases your mileage, but not necessarily your time. The distances are so short, however, that you might just stare at a map and figure out where you'd most like to do your shunpiking. Then pick a nice hotel or B&B in a scenic place along your route. In general, the farther out in the country you get, the lower the lodging prices, though there probably aren't any true bargains in the region. The distances involved are so small that progress to the East isn't really required. Possible interesting places to visit in the area that aren't DC: Great Falls of the Potomac (MD or VA), Harpers Ferry WV, Shepherdstown WV, Antietam MD, Frederick MD, Annapolis, MD, Waterford VA, Fredericksburg, VA, Shenandoah National Park VA, the Eastern Shore... Or just maybe, someone will volunteer about a pre-Getaway party at their home on Thursday, with crash space included... --Charlie Baum |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: ClaireBear Date: 03 Oct 07 - 05:15 PM I made a hotel reservation in Leesburg (though I could always cancel, if there's a party), since that would put me in a position to cross the Potomac (after rush hour) relatively far from the capital city and then find some backroads that amble down through small towns in Maryland, skirting both DC and Baltimore metro areas, to the coast and on to West River. Does that make sense, or should I head south and cross the Potomac somewhere south of DC instead? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Amos Date: 03 Oct 07 - 05:53 PM Claire: Sorry I didn't see this earlier -- as it happens I am coming into Dulles as well, on an overnight from the coast. We'll be battling traffic in parallel I guess. Anyway, see you down there!! Try to get here in the early afternoon if possible -- it's easier to find in the light. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: KT Date: 04 Oct 07 - 12:20 AM Actually, the little place we stayed in last year was a Quality Inn on Baltimore Avenue, in College Park, MD . It was adequate. Oooh, y'all are gonna have such fun!! KT |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: KT Date: 04 Oct 07 - 01:33 AM oops...not last year, last time! Too long ago at any rate! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: jacqui.c Date: 04 Oct 07 - 08:59 AM So you and Ebbie will be at the next one in 2008, won't you! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 04 Oct 07 - 09:07 AM So what cabin is Plonnicus taking? I'd like to be as far away as possible. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 04 Oct 07 - 09:07 AM He left - GOOD! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Lonesome EJ Date: 04 Oct 07 - 09:35 AM Wow, jpeg fairy, tough one. Have to be the red one, I think! Charcoal-gray leather interior, 4 speed, ultra sound package, steel rims. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Par From: GUEST,but I thought Faery Date: 04 Oct 07 - 10:11 AM Lonesome EJ was more of a Vintage Man. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: SINSULL Date: 04 Oct 07 - 06:35 PM Good news/Bad news The job I have been searching for finally materialized - a real salary, all sorts of benefits after 30 days including vision and dental coverage, full disability, 401K, insurance, etc. The bad news? I start October 15th and have to cancel out of the Getaway. I will miss you all and guarantee I will be there in 2008. SINS, disappointed but employed |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: Dani Date: 04 Oct 07 - 06:42 PM NNNNNOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 07- general discussion/kibitzing - Part 2 From: GUEST,Janie Date: 04 Oct 07 - 06:44 PM oh Mary! I'm so glad you got the job, but it is hard for me to imagine being there without you. You is gonna be missed, luv. Janie |
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