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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: My guru always said Date: 13 Oct 09 - 04:54 PM At last a few minutes at the PC, still catching up from our whirlwind tour followed by Banbury Festival. Yes, we're home safe & full of magical memories of meeting so many good friends across the pond. It was fantastic to be able to get to (and sing at) the Portsmouth Maritime Festival and also the FSGW Getaway, not to mention Dave Goulder's house concert at TRUBRIT's and Chance & Susette's Pre-Getaway Sing. Huge thanks to everyone who helped us along the way, who gave us advice, house room and who filled our hearts with such good music, song and friendship - You Know Who You ARE!!!! One day, maybe, we'll get across the pond again, but please let us know if you're visiting the UK & we'd hope to have you visit with us & help you along the way! Love & Hugs, Hil & Richard xxx |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: jacqui.c Date: 10 Oct 09 - 03:04 PM They're off to another folk festival this weekend, in Banbury I believe. They got home OK - Richard was overwhelmed by the reaction to his voice and has promised to sing more than he has done to date. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Fortunato Date: 10 Oct 09 - 03:02 PM Well. I'm overwhelmed. We'll climb the cellar stairs and, then famished and near death will split it! Thanks in advance Hilary and Richard for the rejuvenation. If anyone sees them ask them to let us know they're safely home. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: catspaw49 Date: 10 Oct 09 - 01:47 PM Kendall Mint Cake.........WOW! Greg Stephens sent me on for Christmas as part of a Secret Santa package one year and it was completely MEMORABLE!!!!! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: SINSULL Date: 10 Oct 09 - 01:44 PM Kendall Mint Cake - YUMMMMM! I had one I broke into pieces and kept in the refrigerator in plastic. Too sweet to eat all at once but a real treat in the evening. I prefer the plain. No chocolate covering. Hilary and Richard - we decided that you need to move to Maine. OK? |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: jacqui.c Date: 10 Oct 09 - 12:53 PM Chance - if you really don't know what to do with it send it to me! That stuff is just wonderful - you don't need to climb a mountain to try it. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Ross Date: 10 Oct 09 - 06:25 AM Kendal Mint Cake You're supposed to climb up a mountain, get lost or cut off by drifting snow and then eat it to survive; or to give you enough oomh to get back down the mountain Guru in America - whatever next Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize? |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Fortunato Date: 10 Oct 09 - 06:19 AM Have Hilary and Richard made it back to the cottage? They left behind a bag of sweets and a really good CD of herself singing. Of course one of the candy bars is named Kendal Mint Cake and I don't know what to do with that. chance |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: maeve Date: 01 Oct 09 - 02:10 PM Have fun, Hilary. I know you will- fun seems to follow you around. As for grits? I prefer yellow grits, cooked in milk with salt and pepper (just enough), a splash of cream, a touch of butter, and some good cheese grated in. Eat them hot with good sausage on the side. They are also tasty with bacon crumbled over, chopped green onions, and poached eggs. It's just polenta, really. maeve |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: My guru always said Date: 01 Oct 09 - 01:53 PM Just checking in while waiting for our next connection with Joe, we've been off-line for a while in the Poconos & have been resting up following our wonderful whirlwind tour during the Portsmouth Maritime Festival. We've had such a great time & everyone has been just wonderful, looking after us and driving us around, especially Barry, Sinsull & jacqui.c & of course to Bat Godess and curmudgeon for allowing me the opportunity of sharing some songs! What a fantastic festival, really friendly with such a good range of performers and venues. Absolutely wonderful, thankyou all so much for all your help and advice! We'll check in after the Getaway, if we survive all the fun *grin* Love & Hugs, Hil & Richard xx |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Nancy King Date: 27 Sep 09 - 12:08 AM In excellent form, in fact! I just got back to Maine from a lovely day in Portsmouth where I met and heard not only Hilary and Richard, but also Jon and Rika, and had a chance to see a whole bunch of other great folks I've known for a while but don't see often enough, AND got to hear Finn and Haddie with Ken Schatz -- a special treat for me, as you might imagine. You Getaway folks are going to love Hilary, by the way. Beautiful voice, great songs, fine person -- the whole works. Counting the days, Nancy |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: John MacKenzie Date: 26 Sep 09 - 11:47 AM In the absence of Terry I must just post here, and hope they are both in good form JM |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Micca Date: 26 Sep 09 - 10:36 AM Chance, see the Portsmouth Maritime festival thread, their presence (or at least Hilarys) is reported at the Press Room yesterday!! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Fortunato Date: 26 Sep 09 - 06:19 AM Did the lovely and talented Hilary and Richard arrive chez Barry? And did they survive the drive through the tunnel out from Logan? Of course Barry, being a dangerous sort himself, was able to fight off the driving nazis of Boston most handily, I'm sure. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Barry Finn Date: 25 Sep 09 - 12:55 AM Hillary, I'll see you tomorrow afternoon at Logan Barry |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Bill D Date: 24 Sep 09 - 07:55 PM *smile*... I'll collect hugs, Noreen... looking forward to meeting new folks. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Leadfingers Date: 24 Sep 09 - 06:49 PM And let us know when and where you are |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Noreen Date: 24 Sep 09 - 06:44 PM Have a superfantastic time at the Getaway, you two- I am so jealous... give Rita and Bill big hugs from me please :0) |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Fidjit Date: 06 Sep 09 - 11:12 PM Hey you two enjoy your Getaway. will confide later Chas |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: My guru always said Date: 05 Sep 09 - 02:16 PM Thanks Chas, have a great trip yourself & safe journey!! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Fidjit Date: 05 Sep 09 - 02:14 PM guess I sound like a broken record, but you don't mind that, do you? Not with your voice No. Chas I'm packing bags too. Awkward isn't it? Swindon, here we come! Chas |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: My guru always said Date: 05 Sep 09 - 12:10 PM Had a very nice visit from the gnome which gave me a good excuse to spend time making liver & bacon again, wonderful! We also tucked into the fab bottle of Rioja he left last Christmas which went down a treat. There's a few sips left & I'm assured by our expert that they won't last past tea-time & I suspect he could be right! Chance, many thanks for your fabulous (though quite possibly biased) description of grits. Please don't put yourself to any trouble to prove your opinion to us, I think I'll leave the savouring of that experience for another time! Hope no-one minds me refreshing this thread rather than intruding on the 'other stuff than programming' thread, it's just that, following Micca's visit, I'm all a-quiver with excitement *grin* We now have bags for hand-baggage (grateful thanks to Micca), most arrangements sorted but my list of 'stuff to do' still seems huge! I might just have something interesting for the silent auction and other items are being gathered and put out ready to pack. Oh, I am soooo looking forward to this - guess I sound like a broken record, but you don't mind that, do you? |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Fortunato Date: 28 Aug 09 - 10:43 AM Susette, hand be that jawbone... |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Micca Date: 28 Aug 09 - 09:50 AM Take No notice of him, Hils, they taste like scrambled eggs (the eggs do) mixed with that gravel that inhabits the bottom of aquaria, in other words like taking a bite of the driveway with a little scrambled egg on top, no wonder they invented Ketchup!! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Fortunato Date: 28 Aug 09 - 07:56 AM MGAS, You are being deceived by purveyors of northern aggression. Please allow me to provide you with the UNADULTERATED TRUTH. Put simply, grits are a smooth, creamy side dish for eggs for breakfast, and very often a foundation for Lowland (read Charleston, SC) cooking as in Shrimp and Grits and Cheese Grits. What do they taste like? They taste like dawn coming up on Mobile bay; they taste like the smell of Gardenias blooming in the gardens of Savannah. They taste like homecoming in the South. Do not be mislead by the northern philistines. (I have the jawbone of an ass around here somethere) Chance |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Splott Man Date: 28 Aug 09 - 03:41 AM You could also try Fried Dough, or Refried Beans. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: My guru always said Date: 28 Aug 09 - 03:24 AM Many thanks for explaining 'grits', they sound like something you put in chicken-feed to help them lay good eggs - didn't realise you they are eaten 'with' eggs! Cinnamon & Honey sounds like a good suggestion, but here's a better one - don't eat the grits *grin* Just packing for Shrewsbury Festival, this is our 5th weekend in a row festivalling so we're looking forward to a few weekend's rest before we set off to the airport and our grand adventure! I'm already having sleepless nights, I'm so excited. You might know that 'aspergers' people make lists? Well I'm borderline & you should see my lists of stuff to do, they're major! Have a lovely weekend Folks, see you on the flip side! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Fidjit Date: 27 Aug 09 - 08:47 PM Thanks Hils I know I am just look at whats going on already. Hope I get time for a siesta. Schedule so far. September 28th Mon. arrive SFC airport from Stockholm and Philadelphia 29th Tue. 30th. Wed. October 1st. Thur Friday 2nd. to Sunday 4th Free Blue Grass Festival Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park. 3rd. Sat Cross Country Run Joanne's School. Morning - Lunch time. In the evening. Shaty singing at Hyde Street Pier 8PM 7th. Wed. Good SIng along 11th. Sun another sing Harmony singing 2PM - 5 PM Up in *Auburn. 12th. Mon Depart SFC For Munich and Stockholm I'll miss these House concerts Before I arrive and after I've gone. Sorry for the thread drift. Enjoy your "Grits" Chas |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Bill D Date: 27 Aug 09 - 08:11 PM Grits are an 'acquired taste'...I didn't meet any till I was in Mississippi, and I have to dose them liberally with cinnamon and honey..or similar...(If you read how they are prepared, you are even more reluctant) They are a VERY southern dish...a friend & I were touring southern Missouri many years ago, eating breakfast each morning 10-30 miles further South. The first morning, grits were not on the menu. The second morning, they were an option. The third morning, they were served automatically, unless you knew to specify "No Grits"....I suppose that 2nd cafe defined the Mason-Dixon line. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: jacqui.c Date: 27 Aug 09 - 07:24 PM Ask SINSULL - she likes them. Just the look of them puts me off. They look a bit like semolina, I think and are served up with eggs. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Barry Finn Date: 27 Aug 09 - 05:59 PM White stuff from the south. It's still a mystery to us northerners. Barry |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Leadfingers Date: 27 Aug 09 - 05:57 PM Tasteless Breakfast cereal I think Hils !! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: My guru always said Date: 27 Aug 09 - 05:44 PM Ummm, dare I ask.... what are grits? |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Leadfingers Date: 27 Aug 09 - 02:43 PM OBJECTION !! That is an insult to MOST Bags of Rats ! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: jacqui.c Date: 27 Aug 09 - 02:42 PM Richard is as crazy as a bag of rats and so will fit in nicely with the Getaway crowd. He also has a very good voice, if you can persuade him to sing! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Leadfingers Date: 27 Aug 09 - 01:41 PM Guru is most certainly Harmless , and a bloody good singer too ! She is also adept at keeping Richard under control ! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: GUEST,beardedbruce Date: 27 Aug 09 - 01:38 PM Opps. "mostly harmless" |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Fortunato Date: 27 Aug 09 - 12:59 PM MGAS, we are very likely people like you. People like Micca may be difficult to locate. Although we haven't actually looked. We have noticed that the interactions of local Marylanders with himself during our travels have been interesting. They seem to find him different charming, and yet apparently harmless. We're looking forward to your visit, and we're laying in extra grits. chance |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: jacqui.c Date: 27 Aug 09 - 09:33 AM Not long now - can't wait to see you! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: My guru always said Date: 27 Aug 09 - 04:52 AM Thanks for that Link Chance, I've popped it in my favourites. I do hope our hosts all like chocolate *grin* Chas, Brilliant news about your trip, know you're going to have a whale of a time! Thanks for the 'turn off your phone at night' tip Ned (smart move), but Barry is probably right too. Hopefully no-one will phone from the UK anyway, I think I've been telling Everyone and his Mother about our trip, I'm soooo excited!! As for our trip plans, the MudCat Hospitality Wagon has scooped us up and got us really well catered for, organised and wrapped up in comfy caring. We've been overwhelmed by the generous response of our new friends (most of whom we haven't met yet but Micca keeps saying they're 'people like us') and I can't wait to get across the pond and start hugging! Pretty much all our transport and accommodation has been sorted with singing galore and parties thrown in. We're on a tight schedule as we're only over for a mere 13 nights but with a lot of help from our friends we're managing to attend the Portsmouth Maritime Festival, Chance & Susette's Pre-Getaway Sing and the Getaway itself - not to mention seeing my Big Sister on her Birthday between times! I'm not sure if 'naming names' is 'the done thing' around here, but huge thanks to all who're helping us and all those who offered too - you know who you are! A friend from work will be lending us a travel adaptor which worked in Canada so we're assuming it'll work in the USA too and a small hairy gnome will be popping over next week for liver and bacon & he'll bring us some hand-luggage and check our chargers too. Despite the huge list of 'stuff to do' (including the travel insurance I haven't sorted yet), it's all coming together. I can't wait!! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Fortunato Date: 26 Aug 09 - 04:03 PM http://www.usembassy.org.uk/ukcust1.html#food Link to what Embassy and what may be brought into the US... |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Barry Finn Date: 26 Aug 09 - 08:46 AM They will be up in the middle of the night, so call them as late or as early as may be, they can rest & sleep when they get back home. Barry |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Splott Man Date: 25 Aug 09 - 03:02 AM Don't forget to turn your phone off at night while there. You don't want to be woken up by a call in the middle of the night because of the time difference. And above all, have fun! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Fidjit Date: 25 Aug 09 - 02:34 AM Couldn't wait til 2010. Have booked a flight for 28 Sept - 12 Oct 2009 WoW ! Can't wait Chas |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: My guru always said Date: 24 Aug 09 - 06:06 PM You're right there Chas!! Good luck with your trip, have you sorted dates yet? I'm sure that there'll be plenty of Catters to meet on your trip! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Fidjit Date: 21 Aug 09 - 11:38 AM Well done Hils and Richard to get it off the ground. Enjoy. I'm planning a trip to San Francisco in late January. Lot to organise isn't there? Chas |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: My guru always said Date: 21 Aug 09 - 06:55 AM Thanks so much for all the advice & offers, you wonderful people!!! We're just setting off for the 1st Moira Furnace Folk Festival where I'll be singing tonight (note to self - hurry up & work out a set list) so I won't be able to reply properly (& PM people) till at least Sunday evening or perhaps Monday, depending on traffic. I've got this warm glow knowing we're in safe hands *grin* Sounds like a travel adaptor is the thing, it's only phone chargers & possibly a toothbrush - we don't have a lap-top! Thanks for the info! Thanks, Barry, for the tip about letting our banks & card people know about the trip, that sounds really important & it hadn't occurred to me - novice traveller, see! Have a good weekend everyone, love & hugs, Hil x |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Fortunato Date: 21 Aug 09 - 05:46 AM Hey, Joe, can you swing by for the singaround on Thursday? |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Joe Offer Date: 21 Aug 09 - 05:03 AM And if that doesn't work, I'll be flying to Providence, Rhode Island and then driving to the Getaway. I could easily swing by Philadelphia to pick you up and take you to the Getaway. After the Getaway, I'll be heading back north to Sandy Paton's memorial service/sing. -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: MGAS & Richard to Getaway 2009, advice? From: Fortunato Date: 21 Aug 09 - 04:51 AM Hillary, check my PM, but let me know your mode of travel and itinarary and we'll make it easy for you, I promise. cheers chance |
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