FSGW Getaway 2012

Subject: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 11 Aug 12 - 08:08 PM

The time is drawing near! I'm a relative newcomer, having attended my first Getaway in 2002, and I missed it last year, but gawd willin' and the hospital will let me off, I'll be there this year.

Who's coming?!!!! (and if there is already a more appropriate thread, please delete this and refresh the other - I may not have searched under the right terms.)

2012 FSGW Getaway info and registration link

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Aug 12 - 08:51 PM

I'm even more of a newcomer - 2004.

Right now we're planning on being there this year.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 11 Aug 12 - 09:36 PM

I see a program planning thread, a getting-to-the-Getaway thread, and a mongol-post-from-Getaway-to-Canada thread, but no generic thread. So I guess this is it!

Sheryl and I will be there.

It's amusing to think that some of the 'Catters would probably consider me an established regular, even though I've only been attending since 1996.

-- Gary

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 11 Aug 12 - 11:20 PM

Hope there are lots of newcomers each year, and that the age of newcomers gets younger and younger every year!

I confess to some conflicted emotions. My son -not a folkie but open to folk within his eclectic musical tastes - actually wants to come and I am willing to spring for his fee - but if he can come it means he has not yet found a steady job!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Nancy King
Date: 11 Aug 12 - 11:56 PM

We are indeed trying to encourage people to bring kids and grandkids, but it's tough. Both the economics of it and the demographics make it difficult. And of course there's a programming catch-22 as well: we want kids to come, so we're trying to plan some activities for them, but we don't know if any will come, so...   Janie, if your son is looking for a job, it sounds like he's a "young adult" rather than a kid. He's welcome too! Hope people will let us know early on who's coming!

The program planning is proceeding apace, and we have some fun stuff planned. We'll get it all put together in the next few weeks, and will let you know when the schedule is up.

Y'all come!

Nancy

P.S. I've been to every Getaway since 1974! I think maybe Bob Clayton is the only one who's been to more.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: artbrooks
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 12:45 AM

Jenn and I are coming, and our 30-something daughter is as well. See you all there!!

(I need to reopen the "getting to the Getaway" thread)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 06:54 AM

Sadly , lack of funds mean keeping the hovel vaguely habitable is more important the cost of a few days across the pond !! We NEED more paid Gigs ! LOL

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 10:01 AM

JudyB and I are planning to come, and then continue on to Richmond and Norfolk for more music.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 10:58 AM

Not this year. Used up my vacation time in the winter months.
Next year.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bill D
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 12:22 PM

We DO appreciate those who manage to make it... even if not every year.. from far away. (The Left Coast of the US is quite a trek, but several from there are close to getting their "regular" merit badge. And New England already has several merit badge holders.)

Iceland, Guam, Oz, England, Israel...etc... have made it quite an event. We will miss everyone who can't manage this year.

I have 'only' been coming since 1978, but 34 consecutive years ain't bad! (Oh, that tedious, wearing, hour-long drive..... ;>)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 02:53 PM

Well, I am looking forward to another visit to the Enchanted Island with 'bated breath. Not too 'bated, of course, since it is still a month and more distant.

Nancy delightfully asked me to do a half-hour shtick somewhere in the weekend, and I am open to suggestions as to what would best delight, short of declining :D.

A

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 03:14 PM

As always. I've missed only one since '69.

[And I have been coming with him since 1984 - S of DT}

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 06:17 PM

I'll start now mentioning the silent auction early and often. Bring something to contribute to the auction, and please check out the auction offerings and make a bid on something you might use or want. Doesn't have to be music related at all - but please, do not bring stuff to the auction that most reasonable people would agree is best tossed in the trash. Bizarre, tacky, "outdated", hidiobilia, tarnished, dusty, broken but repairable, etc. are fine and welcomed. But please, no soiled or stained cloth items, including stuffed animals, and no items absolutely festooned with dust bunnies or mold intermingled with mouse droppings, please. Just use a little common sense. If you have put out a cd or book and want to donate a copy or three to the auction, these items nearly always do well.

The location of the auction at West River is not prime, and many people either don't realize the auction is there or easily forget about it, and there is not a pa system that allows for reminder announcements at meals, so please try to keep it on your internal radar screen. Even for folks traveling some distance on airplanes there is likely some small item you could contribute or some small item you could bid on that you can transport, to, from, or both. If you really can not bring something and find nothing at all of interest to bid on, consider making a small donation to the scholarship fund. Haven't checked with the FSGW folks on this, but expect you can make a donation through the auction, even if you don't make a bid on anything.

Proceeds from the auction go toward the Getaway scholarship fund. In leaner days I have myself benefited from the scholarship fund, and these days there are many people living through lean times who would not be able to attend without some financial help.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Nancy King
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 07:24 PM

Thanks,Janie -- a good reminder! Here's another point: due to limited space, we encourage you not to bring too much for the auction. Bring something, not everything!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bobert
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 08:02 PM

I'm going to have to take a pass this year... It's now 8 hours away by car and I've got to be in NoVa for P-Vine's class reunion the following weekend...

B~

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 13 Aug 12 - 12:28 AM

NoVa ain't that far -- you could pick me up at BWI and we could go down together while the P-Vine parties with her classmates.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 13 Aug 12 - 12:33 AM

I'll be there; not nearly enough sleep deprivation in my life otherwise!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Severn
Date: 13 Aug 12 - 02:47 AM

I'll be back again this year

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 13 Aug 12 - 10:49 AM

Better to be Bach again than never to have turned Bach at all Severn!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bobert
Date: 13 Aug 12 - 11:36 AM

Wrong weekend, Rap... I'll be in NoVa the "following" weekend...

B~

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 13 Aug 12 - 01:03 PM

Bobert, we have to cross three mountain ranges, 8 rivers, 7 states and 4 dry counties to get there. Come on!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 13 Aug 12 - 01:05 PM

:D Crossing a dry county on a wet mule is no picnic, I am sure...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 13 Aug 12 - 02:20 PM

And Bobert, I am missing my OWN 40th high school reunion to come to the Getaway this year (after missing my 35th college one for last year's). You can't come because you are going to someone else's reunion a week later? What kind of sorry-ass reason is that? Just sayin'...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 13 Aug 12 - 03:16 PM

I think Bobert is making 'skyiooses up but he may have real reasons as well.

A

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 13 Aug 12 - 03:25 PM

You are a man of rare perspicacity, brother Amos. I've always thought so.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 14 Aug 12 - 07:30 AM

Amos-

You might consider leading a "Lefty & Pancho" workshop. There is so much embedded in that song!

So it goes, I suppose --
Charley Noble, back in Maine

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charmion
Date: 14 Aug 12 - 08:06 AM

Edmund and I are coming, barring international incidents and unignorable mandates to keep calm and remain at our desks. We have been booked to contribute to a workshop of songs about Napoleon and similarly famous historic figures, so we are also engaged in learning something new ... in six weeks flat!

Just got back from the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival, so Getaway is still a bit foggy in the forecast.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 14 Aug 12 - 12:13 PM

Oh, Napoleon BOnaparte! You're the cause of my woe!

Can't wait to see y'all!

Funny--I asked BBW what I should do in my wee half-hour of renown and she thought of Pancho and Lefty, too!! I don't think I would dare to the post-deconstructionist literary analytical version, though, Charlie...

A

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 15 Aug 12 - 10:32 AM

I got me a powerful hankerin' to get to Getaway, only I need me a ride from BWI on Friday and come back on Monday. I plan to fly in late Thursday and fly back early Tuesday, iffen that would fit in with somebody's plans. I won't have my Sousaphone or anything with me 'ceptin' some changes of underwear and things other folks insist upon.

Kin anybody help? I gotta make airyplane reservations right soon now.

Thanky kindly.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 15 Aug 12 - 11:44 AM

Sorry, gotta go back on Monday. Time TBA.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 17 Aug 12 - 07:31 PM

Just registered!

The bad news is Sum Yung Sun is unlikely to come. The good news is that is because he found a job!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: SussexCarole
Date: 17 Aug 12 - 08:01 PM

Hoped to join you this year but sadly not to be. Holding out for 2013..

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bill D
Date: 17 Aug 12 - 08:09 PM

Good,,,for Janie...''
awww... for Carole & Andrew. I know it's a stretch, but always a joy when it works.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 17 Aug 12 - 09:47 PM

Carole and Andrew, it's a date!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 18 Aug 12 - 03:33 PM

Bobert, I could eat a bowl of alphabet soup and shit a better excuse than that!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Fortunato
Date: 19 Aug 12 - 08:55 AM

Kendall, old chum,

I admire talent in many bizarre forms, and your fecal proficiency, as stated above, would, if true, certainly qualify.

I do hope 'spaw has read this thread, it's right up his, uh, alley.

(I'll be moving along now.)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Fortunato
Date: 19 Aug 12 - 08:58 AM

Oh, I forgot to mention, it may be that Kendall has inadvertently suggested a wholly unique workshop.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 19 Aug 12 - 10:26 AM

Kendall:

In the event, please get pictures...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Genie
Date: 30 Aug 12 - 03:10 PM

I expect Getaway to be REFRESHING, once again!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: maeve
Date: 30 Aug 12 - 03:39 PM

"...Kendall has inadvertently suggested a wholly unique workshop..." to be held in the Getaway cellar.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bobert
Date: 30 Aug 12 - 07:39 PM

He's the right man for the job, maeve...

B;~)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: maeve
Date: 30 Aug 12 - 07:55 PM

I'd rather hear him play guitar or recite poetry or tell stories.

;)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 30 Aug 12 - 09:20 PM

Time to get registered.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 30 Aug 12 - 09:48 PM

Done and done.

I am still open to requests for my wee half-hour gig.


A

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: jacqui.c
Date: 31 Aug 12 - 07:28 AM

Amos - Song For A Winter's Night by Allan Taylor. If I remember rightly this is one that you know.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 31 Aug 12 - 08:57 AM

I request that you do whatever you want to do.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 31 Aug 12 - 10:23 AM

Amos, please sing "Itsy-bitsy Spider." You do it so well and so movingly, besides it being the only song you know.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Genie
Date: 31 Aug 12 - 01:56 PM

Nah, Rap. He knows "Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond ..." and "Courtin' In The Kitchen" by heart too and does a bang-up job on them!

But if you mean Bob Blue's "Eensy-Weensy Spider" parody of "Mary Ellen Carter," I'd vote for that one too.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bill D
Date: 31 Aug 12 - 02:14 PM

Amos... think of all the songs you've done in evening concerts..........



...... then do something else....

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Micca
Date: 31 Aug 12 - 07:29 PM

Flights and FSGW booking done, I am cleared for travel!!!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 31 Aug 12 - 08:08 PM

4 short weeks....

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 31 Aug 12 - 08:18 PM

There are going to be a number of folks headed back to the NC Piedmont post Getaway. Some traveling through briefly, some staying a few days in the vicinity, and some of us who actually live here! Suggest a "meeting" at the Getaway to coordinate "something" post Getaway that can include as many travellers as travel and local work schedules permit.

Genie, Art and Jen, Abby, Dani, Amos, Chance and Suzette, Micca (anybody else?) Propose sitting together at lunch or supper on Saturday to compare schedules.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 31 Aug 12 - 08:54 PM

Is it possible to get a ride from BWI to Getaway on Friday and back again on Monday (times TBA)? I'll have a suitcase, bass fiddle and my Sousaphone.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 31 Aug 12 - 09:07 PM

All registered!

We're running down to Richmond after Getaway. We may have room for one person in the Outback.

Charley Noble and JudyB

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 01 Sep 12 - 12:12 AM

Jacqui:

Glad to--I had thought it was Gordon Lightfoot's, though. I do another of Alan Taylor's also.

A

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: jacqui.c
Date: 01 Sep 12 - 04:21 PM

Amos - you're probably right - I've got Alan's version of it so always associate it with him.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 02 Sep 12 - 01:35 PM

Amos, I don't suppose you ever learned "Icarus"? No? Then play me some Richard Thompson...pretty please?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: wysiwyg
Date: 02 Sep 12 - 01:41 PM

In years past we have been able to offer overnight space to travelers on the way to and from-- not this year. Stuff happening!

~Susan

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 04 Sep 12 - 06:25 PM

Have there been any thoughts of a pre-Getaway singaround/sleepover this year? I'll be picking Micca up at Dulles early Thursday afternoon, and I haven't yet made hotel reservations for either of us for Thursday night. Just curious...

Thanks,
Claire

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bill D
Date: 04 Sep 12 - 08:00 PM

Claire.... I have never gone to one of the Thursday sings, as we are always "getting ready"... but we ARE halfway (timewise) between Dulles & the Getaway. (we are in Wheaton, a few miles off I-495 north of DC)

   If nothing else seems to be happening, don't spend $$ on a hotel ..unless you just want to. We do have room for a couple people who don't mind OUR hectic last minute packing.

Keep in touch as the month proceeds.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 04 Sep 12 - 09:41 PM

Thanks Bill! Might just take you up on that. I'll let you know.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 05 Sep 12 - 09:22 AM

Gene and Sandrolin are having a big Thursday aftenroon and evening shindig preGetaway in Silver Spring, following the best Shiver tradition.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: MMario
Date: 05 Sep 12 - 06:15 PM

I need to get registered!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 05 Sep 12 - 06:35 PM

Yes, you do!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: RiGGy
Date: 05 Sep 12 - 09:28 PM

Claire ~! I'm going too!
Can I snag a ride from a train station so I don't need to store a rental car 3 days in the event center lot ???   CALIFORNIA contingent ! Riggy

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 06 Sep 12 - 01:37 PM

Riggy,

Great that you're coming! Let's sing something...

I sent you a PM. Not sure if you're asking me, or Mudcat at large, about a ride from the train...

C

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bill D
Date: 06 Sep 12 - 06:10 PM

Remember...or think about... the fact that many 'local' folkies never read Mudcat. A number of years ago, when a UK shanty group came over, we had months to plan and published the need for rides & accomodations in our newsletter. If nothing works out soon, Riggy, I will ask about locally. You are coming FROM California by train?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: artbrooks
Date: 06 Sep 12 - 07:06 PM

Riggy just refreshed the "Getting to the Getaway thread".

Jenn and I are also coming via Amtrak, but we're stopping off for a couple of days in Pittsburg and then coming down with our daughter. We need a ride to the DC Amtrak or to a Metro feeder station, in time to catch the 3:00 pm south.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: artbrooks
Date: 06 Sep 12 - 07:07 PM

That would be on Monday.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 06 Sep 12 - 07:10 PM

Bill, Micca and I will happily take you up on your kind offer of a place to stay on Thursday. .Also, we can meet Riggy at the Royal Mile on Friday (he will take the Metro out from Union Station), and transport him from there. I've been exchanging emails with Riggy much of the day to that end.

So we're all set! Thanks so much!

Claire

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bill D
Date: 06 Sep 12 - 07:39 PM

Great.... let us know if anything changes.. (as if I need to say that..*grin*)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bill D
Date: 06 Sep 12 - 07:48 PM

Whoops... I am informed that the Royal Mile is 'gone'. There is another pub (Irish) just down the block, though. And... I live only a few minutes from there....and thus, from the Wheaton Metro station... so it makes a difference only if one intends to go to a pub.

Anyway, easy enough to sort out on Thursday...(sorry, Micca... no expensive Scotch to be had this time... but I have some decent ones at home... ;>)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bill D
Date: 07 Sep 12 - 01:20 PM

So...now my son informs me the Royal Mile IS reopened under new management. It won't change any plans much, but I hate false info.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Fortunato
Date: 08 Sep 12 - 08:43 AM

If you go please tell the server, Ann Marie, and all the bunch there, that Chance and Susette send their best.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Celtaddict
Date: 08 Sep 12 - 01:33 PM

So, Bill, Claire, Micca, if I bring the Scotch, and come down Friday, can we work something out?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 08 Sep 12 - 09:36 PM

Always, my dear, but what did you want to work out?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 08 Sep 12 - 10:07 PM

Looking forward to a lovely and empowering weekend. Don't forget to bring a little something for the auction and don't forget to bring a little something to spend on a little treasure you may find in the auction.

Those scholarships matter!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: MMario
Date: 10 Sep 12 - 11:35 AM

Signed up - paid for and time requested off from work.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 11 Sep 12 - 12:53 PM

Reserved a car ... the last -- and, this time, most expensive -- part of planning this year's Getaway journey. Thank you to the three people (Bill, Rita, and Ellen) who are saving me from hotels!!!

CeltAddict, are you asking for a ride to the Getaway? Of course you may -- the more the merrier! But let me know if I'm misunderstanding your question.

C

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Nancy King
Date: 11 Sep 12 - 12:55 PM

News flash! The 2012 Getaway schedule is now on line, here!

Needless to say (but I'll say it anyway), this schedule is subject to change. We hope we won't have to change it, but ya never know. If you are a workshop leader and we have you in two places at once, let us know pronto and we'll fix it. But, as I've said in past years, if you'd just like to BE in two (or more) places at once, well, join the club. Better too much than too little, eh?

Looking forward to seeing all of you!

Nancy

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: MMario
Date: 11 Sep 12 - 01:22 PM

Well - despite the lack of a cloning workshop as far as the Getaway itself goes I've only got three or four conflicts - that's good! now to figure out how to get in some time at the MD ren-faire in addition... ...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 11 Sep 12 - 06:18 PM

Up she goes! As usual, looks like a great schedule, Nancy. Many thanks to you hard working FSGW folks who volunteer your time every year to make sure this wonderful retreat happens!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 11 Sep 12 - 08:44 PM

Nancy-

Thanks for posting a link to the schedule.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Celtaddict
Date: 12 Sep 12 - 03:47 PM

Actually, Claire et al, I meant to type Thursday, meaning if I make it down for the pre-Getaway gathering, anyone interested in sharing lodging or some such? Getting together Friday before Getaway is truly underway would be fun too.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Abby Sale
Date: 12 Sep 12 - 05:12 PM

Yea!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 15 Sep 12 - 12:01 PM

Refreshing.

Look at Nancy King's post 11 Sep 12-12:55 PM for a link to the schedule.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 15 Sep 12 - 01:13 PM

Just a reminder to anyone who wants to do the "Spoken word" set. We must keep each story, poem, down to no more than 5 minutes.

I went to my 60th class reunion and one of the classmates went on and on ad nauseum about nothing and we ran out of time. Very irritating.

Running over your time is the mark of an amateur.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Genie
Date: 17 Sep 12 - 02:37 AM

The scheduled workshops and mini-concerts look wonderful! (Now to figure out how to be 2 or 3 places at once. I have yet to master that.)

So glad Pete Kraemer is doing a Woody Guthrie workshop. Can't let Woody's 100th year go by without that!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 17 Sep 12 - 09:25 AM

I'll be bringing along copies of The Complete Poetry of Cicely Fox Smith, if anyone is interested in providing a good home for one. After the Getaway I'll be doing a set of concerts and special events with Bob Zentz in Virginia related to our work with C. Fox Smith's nautical poetry. I'll also have songbooks and CDs that also feature her poems adapted for singing.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 17 Sep 12 - 01:48 PM

We're signed up. This will be a grand experiment, with the three of us, and Kiran only 5. Here's hoping we don't catch his cold just in time for the Getaway.

I really hope some folks bring younger children, in the 4 to 7 range. For DC area people, day registration is a great and affordable option for families, and the more families there are, the more we can pool our resources so the kids can have an adult keeping an eye on them while the other parents and grandparents enjoy the workshops.

I understand why things have changed, but I really miss the days when I was a kid going to the Getaway, and there were enough kids running around that we could have lots of programming for us (I remember children's concerts with Bob Devlin at Prince William Forest), and so that we could run around together and feel totally free and comfortable. Admittedly 5 is a little young for that level of freedom, but it certainly is easier when there are more kids and families.

Dan

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 17 Sep 12 - 03:15 PM

Dan, you wouldn't really bring a cold into a group of singers, would you?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 17 Sep 12 - 04:21 PM

Of course not. Hence the hoping.

Dan

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 17 Sep 12 - 07:46 PM

Registered!

Dani

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 17 Sep 12 - 07:47 PM

and PS: good for you for bringing the little ones! If I had 'em, I would. Mine are now too busy/broke/far away to come, but they have fond memories of the ones they DID make, and will, I'm sure, be back.

Dani

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ranger1
Date: 17 Sep 12 - 08:15 PM

Ranger1 is Getaway bound once again!!!

YIPPEE!!!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 17 Sep 12 - 08:43 PM

WWWHHHOOOOOOOHHHOOOOOOOOOOOO Tami!!!!!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Max
Date: 18 Sep 12 - 09:56 PM

Where do I sign up? I'm coming baby!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Jeri
Date: 18 Sep 12 - 10:14 PM

Sign up here

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 18 Sep 12 - 10:45 PM

Yay MAX!!!


A

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Sep 12 - 11:07 PM

Sounds like a lot of fun! Enjoy yourself, Max and all.

SRS

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Max
Date: 19 Sep 12 - 04:53 AM

Oh, I guess I should have asked first if the FSGW accepts IOU's?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 19 Sep 12 - 05:02 AM

Many Mutterings and Murmurings of discontent from the wrong side of the Pond - I wil be thinking of you all enjoying yourselves !

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 19 Sep 12 - 05:27 AM

Max, consider applying for a scholarship.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 19 Sep 12 - 09:27 AM

Max, will you accept a donation?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 19 Sep 12 - 09:56 AM

This will be great good fun!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 19 Sep 12 - 11:15 AM

As the single-handed fount of probably SCORES of FSGW attendances (is that a word?) they should give you a ticket to ride purely from commissions!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 19 Sep 12 - 11:41 AM

I'll add a $20 to that donation. Where should I send it?

SRS

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 19 Sep 12 - 02:44 PM

Max, are you bringing the kids?

Dan

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: MMario
Date: 19 Sep 12 - 03:49 PM

I'd chip in to a Max fund as well. 'specialy if he's bringin the kids.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: CupOfTea
Date: 19 Sep 12 - 04:45 PM

The Getaway was going to be the one thing that mitigated summer being well and truly over for me this year. Nancy had even linked me up with some (astonishingly local) folks to car pool with.

Oft agley, yep, that's where the plans went. First it was the busted 35+ year old water heater that had to be replaced and new plumbing ("gorsh, ain't never seen a water heater THIS old! That dang thing is TURQUOISE! amazin!") There went the first chunk of change.

Then there was the tooth with the big filling that crumbled and needed a crown so I can open my mouth in public without shame. Second hunk of change, and no way to afford going anywhere.

I hope you all have a fantastic time, sing fortyleven verses of obscure ballads to each other, and in general carouse yerself silly in song, hug Judy and Dennis for me, and start plotting for next year, when I hope to be in the chorus.

Joanne in Cleveland

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 19 Sep 12 - 07:40 PM

The last chance to register for 2012 is coming up!

This Friday, mid-afternoon EDT, FSGW needs to tell West River how many meals to prepare for each meal, and what kinds of special diets and food allergies to deal with. Even if we can find a bed-space for you last minute, your food needs will not be registered with the center's kitchen if you don't tell us now. Even if you can't send the money until next week, let us know if you're planning on coming. If you want to dine with us, speak up now!

If you need a scholarship or price-break, contact me pronto. Send me a private message, or better yet, e-mail me!. I'll want to chat with you, ideally by telephone, to make sure we can make the weekend affordable for you, so include your phone number(s).

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Carly
Date: 19 Sep 12 - 09:41 PM

Oh, Joanne, I'm so sorry you won't be with us this year. Hugs to you, and we will see you in 2013.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 19 Sep 12 - 11:19 PM

I received a surprise today. My wife rented a car for me to drive to Getaway, so I will have my own wheels and won't need a ride.

I think she just wants to get rid of me for a while.....

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Sep 12 - 08:07 AM

Rap - that's great - you can reprise your role as Music Stand!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 20 Sep 12 - 09:21 AM

Yes, Jacqui, I'd be happy to do that. I assume the wage scale is the same as before?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Sep 12 - 02:56 PM

Yes it is - scorn and derision from everyone.......

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 20 Sep 12 - 03:10 PM

Sounds like loads of fun!

SRS

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 20 Sep 12 - 03:35 PM

Get Rapp to swing through Texas on his way to Maryland and pick you up, Still!!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Max
Date: 20 Sep 12 - 03:45 PM

Just a matter of cash flow... just flowing slower than the bills this month it seems. If I can pay when I arrive, I should be OK.

That being said, contributions are always welcome. I've been paying a programmer out of pocket for the open source upgrade, so the belt is tight these days.

Best way for me is our Paypal account. Of course you can always shove cash in my pocket when you see me at the Getaway. :)

See the support page for more options and information.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: gnu
Date: 21 Sep 12 - 01:28 PM

Will the kids be performing, Max? Ya know... that could rake in some coin. You could send them out busking on the local economy.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Max
Date: 21 Sep 12 - 01:35 PM

Kids won't make it this year. Maybe next.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 21 Sep 12 - 02:42 PM

We will see to it that you get there my friend.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Jeri
Date: 21 Sep 12 - 03:48 PM

"Of course you can always shove cash in my pocket when you see me at the Getaway. :)"

Don't tell me you're doing all this just so people stick their hands in your pants! For SHAME!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Linda Baer
Date: 21 Sep 12 - 06:12 PM

Dear FSGW folks, I am trying to get in touch with Carly G. who is a wonderful singer and storyteller that I met at a Catoctin weekend in 1993 (!) sponsored by the Baltimore Folk Music Society. I am a visual artist, cantor, songwriter, musician, and collector of songs from off the beaten path. I recently came across some old drawings that I did of Carly and her family that I would like to share with her. The first is of Carly telling a children's story called "Let's Go on a Bear Hunt."   The other is of her son Sam, who was then a toddler, brushing a fallen leaf against his father's beard. It was a very sweet and tender moment between a father and son. I would like to post these drawings to my FB page but I did not want to do so without Carly's permission. I posted a similar message a little while ago on the thread for the 2005 FSGW Getaway by mistake.)   Carly, if you get this message please respond to my e-Mail lindabaersings at msn.com. Thank you, and everybody have a splendid and melodious FSGW weekend!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bill D
Date: 21 Sep 12 - 07:24 PM

Carly will get this... *smile*

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Sep 12 - 11:05 PM

Thanks, Bill!   P.S. My correct e-Mail is [e-mail].

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 22 Sep 12 - 10:25 PM

As I pack for Getaway, I want to insure that I bring proper clothing. I assume that Evening Dress will be required for Dinner and after, but how formal? Black tie? White tie? Shall I bring my dancing pumps? Should I wear Decorations? And will breakfast and luncheon be served indoors or on the veranda/terrace? Will the men in the evening retire to the Billiards Room for cigars and the ladies to the sitting room for discussion? I shall, of course, bring a supply of cartes de visite.

I do so want to do this properly!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 23 Sep 12 - 12:37 AM

Not to worry, Rap, Jacqui is sure to have the transparent tape required to stick the placard on your back that says "music stand." That, and a pair of long pants should be a sufficiently complete wardrobe for you. (You don't have to wear the placard throughout, but the long pants, buttoned and zipped, btw, are de rigueur, in your case.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Joe Offer
Date: 23 Sep 12 - 12:40 AM

Well, Rap, it was clothing-optional at our former locale, Camp Ramblewood. We've all aged since then, so maybe it's best that we're now in a proper Methodist camp.
So, wear clothes, willya?

-Joe-

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 23 Sep 12 - 06:35 AM

Rap, remember, no jeans after 6, and do not wear white after Labor Day.
Pearls with sneakers are also out.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Jeri
Date: 23 Sep 12 - 09:40 AM

And don't wear the fishnet stockings again.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 23 Sep 12 - 10:00 AM

A suit of armor might be more appropriate.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 23 Sep 12 - 10:01 AM

How about my kilt with the slit up the side -- the one with the low sporran? I'd wear it with cowboy boots to give my legs "that look" but Amos'd be all over me.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: artbrooks
Date: 23 Sep 12 - 07:55 PM

Wear anything you want. Bring Moose Drool. Don't tell the mgt.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bill D
Date: 23 Sep 12 - 09:17 PM

And do NOT let the 'moose' drool on the carpets!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Nancy King
Date: 24 Sep 12 - 09:18 AM

There have been several changes to the schedule (here), so you might want to take a look. A number of folks have told us they won't be able to come to the Getaway after all, and we'll surely miss them, but I expect we'll manage to have a fine time anyway!

See you soon!
Nancy

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Genie
Date: 24 Sep 12 - 08:33 PM

Rap, black tie is de rigeur for Sat. evening dinner, at least for you.
JUST the black tie (and maybe flip-flops).

Genie

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 24 Sep 12 - 10:49 PM

Okay. Thanks.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 25 Sep 12 - 10:58 AM

Ah, another question -- where do I wear the black tie?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: jacqui.c
Date: 25 Sep 12 - 02:00 PM

Bow tie or straight?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: MMario
Date: 25 Sep 12 - 03:10 PM

ohmahgawd, *MUST* you ladies encourage him?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bill D
Date: 25 Sep 12 - 03:42 PM

It's the usual Rapparee repartee.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Sep 12 - 05:15 PM

Looks like you guys are gearing up for a fabulous weekend, have fun! Maybe we'll get along to sing with you all next year.
Love & Hugs from Hil & Richard x
ps - we'll be wanting to see lots of photos!!!!!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 25 Sep 12 - 08:16 PM

We're packing the Subaru with all kinds of musical goodies: CDs, songbooks, and The Complete Poetry of Cicely Fox Smith, 640 annotated and referenced poems by our favorite nautical poet. Then there's the banjo, concertinas, guitars, digital recorders, song sheets, PC Notebooks, and musical accessories.

I suppose we should also pack some clothes if there is any room left.

Oh, and the GPS.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble and JudyB

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: David Ingerson
Date: 25 Sep 12 - 09:22 PM

I never seem to have the time--well, let me take responsibility--I rarely choose to spend the time to get onto Mudcat these days. But I will be at the Getaway. Looking forward to seeing and hearing you all! (And singing until late late late in the night.)

David

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 25 Sep 12 - 11:11 PM

Okay, my black tie is packed.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 01:09 AM

Oh Dear!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 09:16 AM

Tie the tie around any convenient protuberance, sir; the people of the Getaway are notoriously flexible.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 09:31 AM

Okey-dokey.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Nancy King
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 10:09 AM

Hey Rap -- you might want to bring along some rain gear in addition to the black tie, as the weather forecast is not as lovely as we'd hope. The rest of you can do as you wish...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 10:22 AM

Yeah, I've seen the forecast. What does the word "tsunami" mean?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: beardedbruce
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 12:18 PM

Bring the hat WITH the chin ties...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 12:32 PM

Nancy-

Thanks! Foul weather gear, check!

Charley Noble and JudyB

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 12:53 PM

The rain bums me out with regard to kids. Depending on how many children we end up with, it would be really helpful to set aside some indoor space for younger kids to play in. Parents/ grandparents can take turns watching them, but it's just not fair to ask small kids to sit and be quiet through workshops all day. I never did when I was a kid at the Getaway - we played all day, ran around, and if something interested us or there was a children's workshop or mini-concert we'd poke our heads in.

Dan

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bill D
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 01:09 PM

Unfortunately, unlike Prince William, there is no easy cabin to designate... and we are not allowed in the dining hall between meals.

Perhaps the ante-room off the old dining hall? (where performers wait at the concert?)

*sigh* every place has its pluses & minuses.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 05:27 PM

It's pretty important. The FSGW made a point of asking people to bring children this year, and we have really wanted to. This year we were specifically asked to, so we're giving it a try. But that can only work if the festival makes some accommodation for them. If it's raining, any kids that come need to have some space they can move around and make noise in. Otherwise the message is pretty clear - folks like the idea of children being around, but not the reality. It's hardly fair to ask children to come to a weekend event and then ask them to be seen and not heard. And it's not the way to get younger families interested in coming to the Getaway.

Sorry if I seem strident here, but this is important.

Dan

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Nancy King
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 06:01 PM

Try to relax, Dan. In addition to George's fantasy games for kids, Carly is bringing some craft stuff for them. Also, I've asked Jennifer to let me know if one of the cabin lounges might be available for kids to play. And maybe it won't pour rain the whole time (we can always hope...)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 06:28 PM

Impromptu story telling, singing....

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 06:51 PM

Oh, good! That's what I needed to know. I think five is a bit young for the fantasy games, but craft stuff is good, and dedicated space would be very good indeed.

Even better is knowing that we can hand our beautiful bairn off to his grandma at the beginning of the weekend and know he's in good hands for - oh, at least a few weeks while we head off to Bermuda. Right? Right? Hello?

Dan

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 08:50 PM

...teaching kids bawdy songs, teaching things that will embarrass their parents later...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Carly
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 09:47 PM

Dan, I'm bringing plastic beads with BIG holes and gimp that are very small person friendly, as well as glass and other beads for older kids (7- 105 year olds) and cords and beading thread to make necklaces, bracelets, anklets, bookmarks, hatbands, etc...I'm also bringing lots of origami paper and instructions for folding all sorts of things, and colored pens for decorating I may bring a jigsaw puzzle, if I can find an appropriate one. We are planning on setting up part of the Retreat Center middle room as a Crafts Area; a cabin lounge for kids as well would be great.

Feel free to call me; my number is on the recent Getaway email you all received.
Carly

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Nancy King
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 09:52 PM

Sure, I'll take care of the beautiful bairn while you go off to Bermuda. I assume the Bermuda trip means no new car this year, right?

Jennifer says she's housed all the families with kids in the same cabin (she couldn't remember off the top of her head which it was, but you'll find out when you get there), and the lounge room in that cabin can be designated as kids' play space.

BTW, George Rathbone says the age range for the fantasy games is 5-13, so you might want to give it a try. No pressure, of course.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Nancy King
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 10:12 PM

FYI, the National Weather Service is now predicting temps around 70 and a 40 percent chance of showers for both Saturday and Sunday. Not perfect, to be sure, but it doesn't sound like a washout. Guess we'll find out...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 27 Sep 12 - 07:05 AM

I have to wonder what was the rational for bringing kids? Do we need to define "Kids"? Small children are easily bored in adult settings, so, if we are going to invite them, we must keep that in mind.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Sep 12 - 05:30 PM

They'll probably plug in their earbuds and play on their iPads or Gameboys and ignore everyone around them. Hours of fun, as long as the batteries last or if there is an electric outlet nearby. The kids playing games outside, doing crafts, that sounds like children from 1966.

(I'll get my hat . . . )

SRS

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Carly
Date: 27 Sep 12 - 06:04 PM

My personal view is that if you want your children, or any children, to grow up with the view that making music (or baskets, or telling stories) are worthwhile and fun things to do, more fun then passively absorbing other people's products,they need to be around people of all ages who are doing these things, and enjoying themselves. It has been my observation, with my own son and many other families, that those kids running around seemly paying no attention are the ones who are making music and art as adults. The kids who stayed home with babysitters grew up to be fine people, I'm sure, but the folk world was that strange thing their parents did. The Getaway has a long history of having children around (ask Dan Schatz) but we have had a gap of a few years of few or no children coming. We would like to offer families the opportunity to come to the Getaway; as every parent knows, it has to be a different experience if you are responsible for kids ( and we do not offer formal babysitting.) But if we do have families coming, we can help them organize kid watching, or whatever works for them . The Getaway has always tried to be flexible to the needs of its participants. We are confident, based on experience, that parents know they must be responsible for their children not disturbing workshops. Hence Dan's legitimate concern about rain space for the little ones.
Carly Gewirz

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 27 Sep 12 - 07:29 PM

The weather forecast is perking up!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Nancy King
Date: 27 Sep 12 - 09:20 PM

Thank you Carly -- well said!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ranger1
Date: 27 Sep 12 - 09:54 PM

I am looking forward to having little ones underfoot. Ever watched a small child listening to a really good tune? They don't just listen with their ears, they listen with their whole bodies.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 27 Sep 12 - 10:34 PM

Bags packed - well almost. Will hit the road from the clinic by early afternoon.

Soooo excited at the prospect of this wonderful weekend and seeing old friends and new, all sharing in the magic of the music.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 28 Sep 12 - 05:06 AM

Wish I could be with you ! Have a GREAT Weekend !

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Susan of DT
Date: 28 Sep 12 - 07:18 AM

The weather forecast is not looking bad this morning.

I'll bring some mudcat shirts (limited sizes) and patches. We loaded CAMSCO yesterday. See you this aftrnoon.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 28 Sep 12 - 09:18 AM

I have my friend Carmen the Garmin with me so I'll probably get there Tuesday.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 28 Sep 12 - 01:26 PM

Thanks, everybody, for helping accommodate the kids. Carly said it so well - feeling welcome as a small child at events like the Getaway is the reason I and so many others still love this music and this community. (When I was a kid, my four favorite dates of the year were Christmas, my birthday, the Washington Folk Festival, and the Getaway. I still feel largely the same way.)

Must go; much to do before we head down.

Dan

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GutBucketeer
Date: 30 Sep 12 - 10:14 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Tinker
Date: 01 Oct 12 - 04:45 PM

Made it home in twice the normal time after creeping across the New Jersey Turnpike .... hope those headed further north missed the mess.

More to come later need to settle in first.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 01 Oct 12 - 06:35 PM

Lovely, lovely, lovely!

Sorry to a bunch of people for not having time this morning to say goodbye.

Now, must eat and go to bed.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 01 Oct 12 - 08:06 PM

Got home at 5:45 MDT. Tired.

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But unlike Amos I'm not hungover.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bobert
Date: 01 Oct 12 - 08:17 PM

Amos hungover???

How'd that happen??? Who was assigned to watch him???

B~

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: CET
Date: 01 Oct 12 - 08:22 PM

Those headed further north would be us. We are overnighting in Syracuse, New York - tired, but well.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Oct 12 - 09:06 PM

And those of us who were unfortunately unable to get to the Getaway are eagerly awaiting piccies , videos and any other sordid details of the debauchery !!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 01 Oct 12 - 09:25 PM

Debauchery? Well...I'm a gentleman so I cannot supply the details to sate your prurient interests; however, I am reasonably certain that no pregnancies resulted, I think perhaps maybe.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,kat
Date: 01 Oct 12 - 09:35 PM

Meteora wants to say thank-you to all of you who so warmly welcomed us to our first Getaway....it was an exhaustingly delightful memory for all of us and we hope to see you again,
Kat, Jim and Will

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Tinker
Date: 01 Oct 12 - 10:19 PM

I've got a few pictures each day.... Oh and remember the camera sets the new day at Midnight not day break....

Saturday Photos

Sunday photos

A very few early Monday...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Jeri
Date: 01 Oct 12 - 10:25 PM

Thank you Meteora! People raved about you, and I was one of 'em. I eagerly await the next opportunity to hear you guys.

We didn't miss the mess, but not too long after hitting it, re-routed through Louisiana... or Philadelphia or something. I dunno, but it took less time to get home than to get there--even with going over that big bridge thingie in NYC. I'm tired. I didn't stay up last night because I figured I had to get up the next morning and the previous two nights had been late ones. Friday was chatting, Saturday was a campfire.

I took my camera, and it never made it out of its case. Fun won out.

...and I need sleep.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Joe Offer
Date: 01 Oct 12 - 10:49 PM

I had a wonderful time, and it was so nice to be with some of my favorite people. I have one complaint: the following keeps echoing in my hear:

I'm glad, glad, very very glad,
I'm glad I'm a gladiator.....

Is there a remedy?


-Joe, nodding off after all those late nights-

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: KT
Date: 01 Oct 12 - 11:04 PM

No remedy that I know of, Joe. I've had that same problem ever since my first Getaway....waaaay back.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bobert
Date: 01 Oct 12 - 11:12 PM

Don't tell me that you were there this time, KT...

It would be depressing to having missed you...

Bobert (#1 Admirer)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: KT
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 01:06 AM

Bobert, I was there in a manner of speaking - thanks to the kindness of Janet, who skyped me in to some of last night's concert and some time in the Peace cabin. Even though reception was broken and garbled at times, it was still so heart-warming to hear the now-familiar voices from my little northern abode. What an amazing and wonderful community! Bobert, you had a mini Getaway beforehand, right?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ranger1
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 02:10 AM

Home again. I think I took all of three photos all weekend. Having too much fun to even think about the camera.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GutBucketeer
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 03:00 AM

I was able to make it this year and actually got to stay in Peace and enjoy all of the late night music making Friday and Saturday night. I only made it to 5:00 am on Saturday night though, not like some of you guys.

What great a great time. My most favorite was backing up Meteora on some late night tunes (Come into my kitchen was Awesome), and also the slow jam with Jon Newlin and Amy Davis. Man can they play.

Oh, and I actually led 4 songs, and got through them without crashing and burning. A real first :-).

And seeing everyone was priceless!!!!

JAB

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 09:02 AM

I took some pictures...those involved will have to pay BIG BUCK$ (USD) for me not to publish 'em.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 09:08 AM

We've shifted on to Richmond, VA, staying with an old music friend from Michigan. Got 10 hours of sleep last night, more than I got over the entire weekend. But whast a glorious time. When things settle down I'll begin editing photos and posting them into a Facebook album. Thanks to made this weekend possible and so wonderful.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Micca
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 09:48 AM

Elsewhere I wrote this as an example of that "Getaway spirit" I thinlk it belongs here too
"What can I write about the Getaway? singing and Mummers, friendship and Max as an Egyptian Princess! everyone being on voice, and one of the most MAGIC moments ever, when, after the Sunday evening concert a very respected singer came over and apologised for not singing a song I had asked for earlier in the w/e then said, "I will sing it for you now" and started, and as she sang others around joined in on the chorouses singing harmonies, until there was about 10 altogether singing "Tenting tonight" creating a perfect and Magical few moments !! So a big and Personal THANK YOU to Judy Cook and ALL the other participants!! "
My thanks also to the FSGW freiends who may not be Mudcatters!1 (there are some) who make this old English person so welcome and at home each time I visit, Sorry To Joe, but I only sang "the Gladiator" after much pressure had been applied!! I was actually going to do a (very) serious song Honest, I was!!!!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bill D
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 11:21 AM

Sure... KT was... ummm... there.... I talked to her myself. *grin*

And so was Ebbie... they both really enjoyed the concert.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 11:40 AM

Perhaps IF I cant make a Getaway I might do a Skype link myself in the future ! Is there any way a Multi Connection can be done ?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 02:02 PM

It was a great Getaway. In addition to all the regulars there were three of my very favorite Maniacs there. Will brown, Jim Loney and Kat Logan. Excellent entertainers on their own and when combined in Meteora, just fabulous. It really pleased me to see them blend in so well in such a new venue.

I got over served again on Friday evening and paid for it dearly on Saturday. Even on Sunday I was so hung over I was not able to play the guitar for shaking like a dog passing pine cones. Still, it was worth it picking with Amos. It was sorta like being sea sick; first I was afraid I was going to die, then I was afraid I wasn't.

The NY Pike was a trial, bumper to bumper for miles and miles. We finally escaped to I- 295 for a while, then that was bunged up just as bad. We finally got back on the NJ pike and I missed the turn for the Garden State Parkway and we ended up buying the George Washington Bridge.
Got home about 11 pm with both eyes in the same socket; died for 7 hours.
I told myself that this is probably my last Getaway, but, the death threats may make me change my mind.

To all you wonderful folks who approve of what Jacqui and I are doing these days, thank you so much. My head is still living in the past when I had a singing voice, that growling out the words to songs that I used to sing is hard for me to settle for. NO! I'm not fishing!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 02:17 PM

Finally, I was able to get through Carrying Nelson Home without coming all untogether.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: gnu
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 02:50 PM

Sounds like youse had a blast. Nice to hear it.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 03:27 PM

Well, yes, there WAS a blast but we got the dining hall back together, mostly, before the Camp Staff found out.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 03:33 PM

didn't even think about going on-line when I got home last night; about 5 pm; crashed and slept until about 10 this am.

Micca - I heard "tenting tonite" - I'm glad it cccurred.

I got to wallow in the music, as usual...

we have GOT to come up with that cloning workshop though - trying to be in Peace AND the nature center AND the retreat center AND the campfire is just too much.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ranger1
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 03:47 PM

Mmario, just remember to pack the Tardis next year and we'll have that problem taken care of.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 03:47 PM

Amazing, mind-boggling music. The Skipper made me cry again, the bugger, with some help from his amazing lady Jacqui. A thousand places where I could have wept of danced occurred during the weekend.

The Getaway is a special kind of open-heart surgery. If you haven't felt the surge of an open heart lately before you arrive, you surely will by the time you leave. Assuming you ain't dead yet.

It is transportive, transformative, exalting and exulting, exhausting and uplifting and mystically dizzying. A wonderful piece of social engineering by big hearts and kind souls.



A

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,mmario
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 04:36 PM

whut Amos sed.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Roger in Baltimore
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 05:00 PM

I think this was one of the "high light" Getaways for me. First, let me mention that the members of Meteora were active on Monday morning helping to put the place back together. Truer folkies never lived. I co-led two workshops. The first was with Donna Fletcher on "singing the blues". She had some great material and lectured a bit on technique and hints. It was a fine job and then we had the group members try out their wings on some old blues standards. It was a very happy bunch at the end of the workshop and it appeared some folks "cut their first blues eye teeth" that morning. I give Donna all of the credit, I mostly sat there, strummed guitar, and cast a few bon mots.

The second workshop was with Phil Fox on "Roadhouse songs." I think Phil, whom I had never met until this weekend, looked the part of a roadhouse singer better than I. We had lots of participation. I want to thank Amos for adding a song after I intimidated him when he said he didn't have a song ready. As you might guess, he had a fine song, Richard Thompson's "Vincent Black Lightning." Somewhat to my surprise we had a few acapella contributors, but that worked fine. Thanks to Kathy for providing the required Hank Williams number, couldn't a-been a Roadhouse without one.

I almost missed putting my name on the sign-up list for the Sunday night concert, but they squeezed me in. I really appreciated the audience response to Kristina Olson's "Stop Doing So Well."

I tried staying up late on Saturday. I lasted until 2:30 AM, Sunday. I got up at 7:30 AM on Sunday morning for breakfast and ran into one of my roommates in the bathroom. I noted I was surprised to see him up so early. He said he hadn't gotten up, rather he had not yet been to bed (how do they do that?). After lunch I had half hour with no particular workshop that stirred my soul. I then spent about 20 minutes trying to remember where I had last left my guitar. I can't remember anytime in my adult life when I didn't know where my guitar was. I finally remembered where I had last left it and I fetched it soon enough to co-lead the roadhouse workshop. I think I'm swearing off late night singing however.

I know many people were worried about the weather. It rained gently on Friday night, but Saturday and Sunday were beautiful sunlit days.

Marge, who didn't attend, says "Hi" back to all of those who asked about her. You know who you are.

It was also a great pleasure to see Max for the first time in a while and talk about Radio, the music business, and Penn State. He has become a fine guitarist and singer of the blues.

Roger in Baltimore (who actually lives in Virginia within walking distance of the entrance of the Potomac River into the Chesapeake Bay.)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Peace Cabin elf --Sandrolin
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 06:56 PM

What all of you said.

I have lots of photos both from the Pre-Getaway Jam Party as well as the late night and AM Peace Cabin jams which I will shortly or ( longly ) begin posing at the [e-mail] site. Which will be added onto last years photos. If anyone would like or needs help signing onto this yahoo groups getaway site you can e-mail me [e-mail]

Please add your own photos and adding names is much appreciated.

Also shortly I will be announcing the names of the 12 certificate recipients of the first annual Peace Cabin Sunrise Club...these certificates will be officially awarded next year after midnight Saturday/ Sunday AM in the Peace Cabin. ***(you qualify for PCSC club membership and award if you're still standing and awake at the sunrise ceremonies in the Peace Cabin... 6:30 AM more or less FROM THE CABIN TO THE DOCK ! )

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bobert
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 07:27 PM

Yeah, KT...

We had a mini-Getaway at Janie's...

As per usual, yers truly slacked a tad (maybe 4 - 5 songs all night) but my buddy, Amos, carried on...

Lotta fun... Good company, too...

B~

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 07:53 PM

One of the many high spots for me was provided by Kiran Schatz. A few years ago I recorded one of Robert McClosky's children's stories called Bert Dow, deep water man, and I gave it to Kiran.Kiran came to me and he said, "I want to thank you for making that CD for me. I like it so much I went and bought the book"! Now, I know I have made a difference in a child's life. Thanks, Little Buddy.

Thanks also to Ron for your comments on my rendition of Lorena. Your praise was almost embarrassing!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Oct 12 - 10:15 PM

Here, Kendall. Present for you from Idaho!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Ebbie
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 01:07 AM

Skyping is not as good as being there but it is a fantastic alternative. It was wonderful not only to see so many familiar faces and to hear so many familiar voices but it felt so connected.
In the concerts you guys sounded fantastic, an opinion I hold even when the sound broke up and we could hardly make out the tune. No fear- you were fantastic.

Oh- Micca, thanks for doing 'Gladiator'. We were hoping you would and we sang right along.   Another notable song that came through clearly- along with those wonderful harmonies rising from the audience - was 'River'. Thanks, Joe O.

Many, many thanks to Celtaddict...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Joe Offer
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 01:37 AM

Yeah, I gotta admit that "Gladiator" is a clever song, and Micca sings it very well. But it's so much fun to complain about it.
I'm glad, glad, very very glad that Micca sang it.
Maybe I should sing "Key of R" at next year's concert....
-Joe-

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 02:20 AM

Many old friends not there that I missed, and new friends to be made. It is amazing the magic of this weekend never wears thin from year to year. I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy myself with limited voice to participate, but think I actually enjoyed it more because I wasn't so worried about not having a song for the workshops I attended.

Saturday night Annie and I wandered out of the Retreat Center. She was headed to bed down in her Subaru, having stayed late enough that a three hour drive home was imprudent, and I decided to head for bed myself - do the responsible thing, you know? But as I stood in the center of the camp music was wafting around me from the 4 directions. Had to follow it all....A journey that will leave me exhausted for the next week but well worth it.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: KT
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 04:48 AM

I love that image, Janie, and know exactly what it's like.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: KT
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 04:50 AM

Oh dear, just getting ready to turn in for the day. WIsh now I hadn't seen Joe Offer's post of 1:37.
Thanks, Joe. It's back.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 07:03 AM

Thanks, Rapparee, I've known these guys for over 30 years; we are close friends.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 09:50 AM

Yeah, I knew that. Thought you needed a good welcome back to...to...whatever the name of that town is they sing about. Someplace in Oregon, I think. Maybe Astoria or Klamath Falls or Port Orford.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Bill D
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 10:05 AM

"Maybe I should sing "Key of R" at next year's concert...."

Why sure, Joe... I'll teach you the tune and 'accompany' you on autoharp... ;>)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 10:18 AM

It really was another wonderful weekend, and what unexpectedly splendid weather! I now have great memories of singers I've admired for years, and memories of some new ones I'm just getting to know.

It was a great delight to hear Kat Logan's new group Meteora; they obviously have been doing a lot of hard work together to be able to sound so good, and they are equally strong singers when they lead a song. I look forward to their first recording.

Things are settling down here in Richmond, Virginia. We've shifted over to the hotel where Judy's legislative conference is being held. I can finally sit down at a proper desk for my Netbook and use my mouse! I'm also going through the runny nose phase of a cold I picked up from an interesting singer at Getaway; I really enjoyed talking with him about his songwriting but he probably should have quarantined himself. Luckily the cold didn't get to my throat before Monday and at the pace it's going I should be fine again in a day or two. I have nothing to do here for much of this week but hang around the hotel, explore the neighborhood, take a foray to the Black Swain used bookshop, and plan my song set with Bob Zentz for Sunday and Monday evenings in and about Norfolk.

I'm not sure what capacity this Netbook has for editing photos from Getaway but I may try experimenting. Both Judy and I took hundreds of photos; at least 10% should be keepers.

We also enjoyed the late-night singing but there is a cost in loss of brain cells the next morning. Thanks to everyone, especially the organizers, who made this weekend so enjoyable.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble and JudyB

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 10:26 AM

Charlie, that cold is why I spent the entire time curled up in my room and wore a birka whenever I had to go...out.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: hsempl
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 10:34 AM

When I first heard Portland Town I was living in either La Grande or Eugene and I automatically assumed it *was* about Portland Oregon.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 10:50 AM

Many people make that mistake. The fact is, Portland Oregon was named for Portland Maine.

Two prospectors, or trappers, founded the place. One was from Boston and the other from Portland. They flipped a coin and the man from Portland won.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Joe Offer
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 10:55 AM

While I was at the Getaway, some woman came up and stuffed what I thought was a dollar bill in my pocket. I knew the woman, but now I can't remember which woman it was. I happened to look in my pocket last night, and found it was a ten-dollar bill she gave me.

Dear, kindly woman, would you please remind me who you are, and tell me why you gave me this generous gift?

Maybe she's just making up for the fact that Kendall's the guy who always gets all the attention at the Getaway, and the rest of us are all jealous....

-Joe-

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: hsempl
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 10:57 AM

Thanks for the history, Kendall! I love history. And finding holes in my knowledge, I think it's so interesting when that happens.
By the way, you and your wife were the ones who did the Drop of Nelson's Blood song, right? (I'm new here so still getting to know everyone, and it's a whirl in my head right now.) If so, I wanted to thank you both, because that was one of the weekend's highlights. So very powerful; and after having sung that song (well, the chorus) drunkenly in pubs to learn the story with your all's masterful telling was incredibly moving.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 11:01 AM

How is it that this weekend just gets better every year? It was so good to have Meteora join the crew - three of my favourite people and what a combination! Getting together with friends, some of whom I only see once a year, makes the Getaway even more special. I wish you would all move to Maine!

Thanks to all who took part in the Mummers Play, I love getting that all together. Good workshops, as usual, and plenty of music all weekend. The whole thing is worth the travelling and we are lucky enough not to have to get back to employment when we come home.

Here's to next year!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Abby Sale
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 11:02 AM

Pardon me for attempting sincerity -

My first Getaway, 2010, was simply the most exciting and fulfilling (non-marital) experience of my life. Last year was better. This year better again.

This is scary.

But I thank you.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: MMario
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 11:16 AM

Joe- maybe she thought you were Max and was making a contribution to mudcat....

I, myself, need to figure out which of the several "Janet's" I promised the lyrics to "ghost knitters by the road"

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 11:46 AM

Someone, aptly, compared the FSGW Getaway to Brigadoon.
As an event, it wears remarkably well.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 01:27 PM

I am just back at a computer for the first time after flying home yesterday.

The Getaway grows more magical every year, and it sinks its roots deeper into my soul. Kudos to its FSGW planners and realizers, and thanks so much for welcoming us weary travelers home each year.

I didn't take photos, but I brought home many vivid memories. The workshops and mini-concerts were fabulous as always, the evening concerts brilliant, and the all-night Peace sessions (all three of them) unforgettable -- though, after three nights of hardly any sleep, I am having trouble remembering much of anything.

Here are a few highlights I do seem to recall: Amos was in fine fettle at his mini-concert and as gallant as ever throughout the long weekend. Kendall and Jacqui's performances get more flawless each year and bring more tears. Janie sang quietly this year but was as compelling as ever. Genie remains irrepressible, Jeri poignant and sharp-witted, Joe wholesome and charming, CeltAddict and Mmario wonderful to hang with, Ferrara and Bill D (who hosted Micca and me on Thursday night) sweet and welcoming, Ranger1 strong and funny, Tinker outrageous and profound, RiGGy a great new contribution to the Getaway's Mudcatter contingent, Charley highly entertaining, Rapparee great fun....

Oh, and that Max fella? Totally rocks.

Cheers
Claire, who's falling asleep at the keyboard

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ranger1
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 01:33 PM

I'm still walking on air and humming under my breath. I thought I'd share what I posted on facebook yesterday:

"Today is going to be a day of reflection after the intensity of The Getaway. I already know that attending The Getaway is a need and not a want. After not having been able to go for the last four years, it was like the first gentle rain after a drought. All day long yesterday as I was travelling home, I kept hearing bits and pieces of my friends' singing. Not a bad soundtrack for a journey."

Thanks for singing me home, my friends.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 02:24 PM

It was a real pleasure to met Riggy this year. I'd heard a lot about him from our old friend Barry Finn. He's a fine singer and I enjoyed chatting with him. I look forward to meeting him again when I'm out in San Francisco next year.

I always enjoy hearing Amos sing, and I even got to hear him lead "Poncho & Lefty." Amos says that now that he's retired he plans to do some serious recording. I hope he does. I want ALL his CDs.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 07:48 PM

Got to thank Amos for his wonderful rendition of Song For A Winter's Night which he did specially for me in his mini concert and then reprised on Sunday night. Absolutely sublime.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 07:48 PM

hsempl, the song I recited and Jacqui sang refrain on is titled Carrying Nelson Home. It was written by Mike O'Connor of Cornwall England.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 08:03 PM

Amos might object to you taking all his CDs. Probably call the cops.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Genie
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 08:24 PM

It was great to see so many of the old Getawayers again - Micca, ClairBear, Dave R, Gutbucketeer, MMario, Judy and Dennis, Bob C. and Jennifer, Nancy, Dan (and if I'm omitting any names, it's just that there are quite a few of you) - plus some first-timers such as Charlie and Judy Ipcar.    I'm hoping to continue some of the music and good vibes this week in NC with Janie, Dani, Abby and NM visitors Art and Jenn.    Tinker thrilled and titillated us again with her stirring rendition of a song about a small appliance.   I woke CeltAddict up too early in the AM with my cell alarm (sorry, Janet), but she let me enjoy the skypes with KT anyway.

Things started off thrillingly at Gene and Sandra's Thursday afternoon and night, with great Cajun food and jamming till the wee hours.

The Peace Lodge was magical in the wee hours of the morning, especially Sat. and Sun. AM, with David Scheim wailing away on boogie woogie harp (as well as more mellow tunes), Lucy Goldberg's stirring voice, Donna Fletcher's amazing blues tunes, Max and Amos (when he wasn't resting his voice for his concert) rocking the place with all manner of song, Linda Goodman soothing us with her soft, mellow voice, and, especially the songs where the whole cabin joined in with a bunch of guitars, banjos, percussion (Dani's getting to be a pro on washboard), violas, and voices.    (I asked David if he'd ever put any of that rockin', wailin' harp on CD and he said he'd found that there's a magic that happens sometimes in a setting and group like that, which you can't really capture in a recording. I think he's right. And it really was magical.)

I really enjoyed the Jewish songs workshop, the songwriter circle, the maritime songs workshop and the Woody Guthrie workshop too - where structured music sessions are concerned. But as usual a lot of the magic was spontaneous and all over the grounds.

Concert highlights included Riggy, Micca (yes, I loved the Gladiator song - even though I was beginning to fear my 'puter would run out of recording space), the mummer's play with Max as the lovely Fatima, Lisa Null, Roger (formerly from Baltimore), Amos, Claire, Meteora, and the Chapel Hill group, and the guy (whose name slips me) who sang the Cassowary song.   

I wish I could manage to come to 'Brigadoon' every year, but travel costs make that unlikely, so I'm really glad I was able to come at least one more time.

If you haven't gotten away to the Getaway yet, I strongly recommend doing what you need to, to make it happen.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: artbrooks
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 08:28 PM

Mario, Jenn says that she wasn't that "Janet", but that she'd love to have tose lyrics.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 08:38 PM

Kendall, Kiran really does love the CD. And he loved the Getaway. George Rathbone (Lorraine's husband) is a pied piper and took all six (count 'em, six!) kids on a magical adventure for much of the weekend. There was always music surrounding, and we all especially enjoyed the Singing Families workshop.

Dan

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Jeri
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 08:46 PM

Art and Jenn were there and I didn't meet them. Was I distracted or something?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 09:23 PM

Gawd !! I hope I can get some spare readies for next year ! Peace Cabin was definately MY scene when I was over last time !
Come on - Where are the Piccies and the vids ??

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 09:50 PM

Jeri - Despite the relatively small size of The Camp and the less than 200 people there , its far TOO easy to not see a LOT of people over the weekend !

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ranger1
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 10:38 PM

Jeri, if you'd taken the train with me, you would have seen them at Union Station after the Getaway.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: artbrooks
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 10:52 PM

Sorry!!!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: hsempl
Date: 03 Oct 12 - 11:30 PM

thanks, Kendall! i have a bad habit of not giving the actual titles of songs, but instead the line that most comes to mind. I appreciate knowing the proper name.

when do the concert clips usually get put up on youtube? i keep looking every 10 minutes, but i should probably stop...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Lisa Null
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 01:02 AM

A wonderful Getaway made even better for me by the kindness all of you showed me as I navigated the camp by mobility scooter. I am still smiling--

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Joe Offer
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 02:33 AM

This link should take you to Getaway videos when they're posted.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: hsempl
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 09:19 AM

thanks joe! i'll have fun listening to the ones from other years in the meantime.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 11:16 AM

I'm still on the road in the Old Virginia Lowlands, gearing up for my C. Fox Smith Concerts with Bob Zentz Sunday and Monday in and around Norfolk. I won't begin to seriously edit photos till we get back to Maine. Most likely by then Getaway will be a distant memory.

I always enjoy the Maritime Songs that Dave Diamond coordinates, this time ably assisted by Darriel Day. The Beans are also one of my favorite groups, for their musical arrangements as well as their choice of songs. Fred and Julia of Castlebay I'm of course familiar with from Maine but I love to see them introduced to a new group of people. The Sunday morning Gospel workshops were indeed inspiring, just the thing to begin a new and brighter day, after a hard day's night.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 01:03 PM

It was a nice Getaway, and comforting to know that even if I did miss Meteroa and Kendall and Jacqui, these are good friends and I get the chance to hear and sing with them more than the average bear. (In case anybody's wondering, both Kat Logan and Will Brown are featured on the Singing through the Hard Times CD - it's such a joy to see them performing together with Jim.) And Meteora did a wonderful mini-concert.

I have mentioned George Rathbone's fantasy games for kids - also Carly brought art supplies and others brought puzzles - the kids really did have a wonderful time, and Kiran was very proud to have been asked to sing.

I particularly enjoyed hearing the Newlin/LaPrelles and the Bean family. That made the Singing Families workshop a special treat for us. I was pleasantly surprised to see so many folks at the Bird Songs workshop (and no chickens, not even one!). Without any familial bias, I think Nancy King's song was a highlight.

We'd have stayed later on Sunday, but alas, the schedule did not allow. Maybe next year.

Dan

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: jacqui.c
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 01:10 PM

Actually, one of the highlights of the weekend was listening to Dan and Geeta singing together at the Birds workshop. Really beautiful!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: hsempl
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 01:14 PM

Not to mention the Brain song! "Brain stem. Brain stem." That was awesome!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 01:39 PM

I told Geeta she should have brought a Powerpoint presentation for that one.

Dan

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 01:43 PM

It's three days later and I still feel like I was rode hard and put away wet.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: hsempl
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 01:43 PM

Ha! That would have been even more greater. Next time!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Severn
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 02:33 PM

Some highlights:

Phil Fox getting permission and setting up the bonfire, which was especially good for the singing on Saturday night.

Gene & Sandra throwing a great pre-Getaway party and for acknowledging belatedly the birthday I lost in the hospital during my cancer treatments.

Many old friends seen and new friends gained.

Favorable reactions shown to the song circles I helped co-host (with just the right number of attendees) and my own favorable reactions to the ones I was able to attend. Not a bad one in the bunch!

Roger Himmler & Donna Fletcher's blues singing workshop, which stood out for the imagination of the concept and the execution of the concept by the attendees.

Stumping the Guthrie experts with one they'd never heard.

Friends I had been urging to come for years coming and becoming hooked. And my memory and my pitch showed up, too!

Plenty of other good stuff as well. No bad times had and only one awkward one.

These occaisions keep getting better each year.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: hsempl
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 03:09 PM

My highlights (besides the already mentioned Carrying Nelson home):

John the Revelator in the Peace Cabin (led by Jim Loney from Meteora). I think it was during this song that David Sheim broke into what really sounded like electric harp. Someone (probably Gene) yelled (jokingly) "You can't *do* that!"

Everything Lucy Goldberg sang. Her voice is transportive. I'm so glad to know it exists.

Donna and Roger's blues workshop: I loved hearing everybody's blues voices!

All the workshops I went to were stellar: Severn and Jesse's Strangers in a Strange Land (hearing a woman named Heather tell a poignant story of leaving Scotland and then singing My bonnie lies over the ocean was just so deeply moving);

Phil and Severn's songs of the 50s and 60s (what a great way to break through the barrier for shy singers!);

Roger and Phil's Roadhouse songs;

Jusy Cook's supernatural songs (Peter Cook's the Griesly bride still gives me shivers);

the Slow Jam led by Jim Bunch, Amy Davis, and Jon Newlin, where I learned it's *fun* to try to keep up with bluegrass songs (especially when, and maybe this is most of the time? they're two chords, D and G);

and of course all the wonderful ballads. As well as all the workshops I heard just pieces of; the maritime one comes to mind; I got to sing along with some of those songs while I was hovering over the auction items.

Bidding war with Max over the eight old songbooks, including songs of the Kiwanis, Lions, and Rotary Club.

Being brave enough (after a few hours) to sing a song I'd made up at the campfire (thanks to Meteora and David Ingerson for encouraging me).

Hearing Janet Stollnitz's lovely granddaughter sing a song with a lovely eerie melody she made up to words from the Hunger Game.

Making new friends!

Waking up to Wade in the water.

Hearing Gene admonishing someone "You can't go to bed! The sun hasn't risen yet!"

Donna backing me up in beautiful harmony so I could be brave and sing at the open mike.

Everybody's, especially Sandrolin's, Charlie's, and Lisa's amazing welcomeness and inclusiveness. I ended up feeling like I'd been coming for years, even though this was my first one! I can't wait till next year.

If I'm repeating myself, just chalk it up to giddiness. Wish I could sing and listen to singers for a living.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Oct 12 - 05:48 PM

Joe, that money's for Max. Someone had suggested that people stuff cash in his pockets, but some of us were a little shy to do that : )

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: maeve
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 12:48 AM

Getaway time; I feel like the hungry kid staring in the bakery window. Again.

So glad so many had so much good music. Sniff.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: skarpi
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 05:54 AM

Maeve hope we´ll meet up next year ....I have started save some money to come over ....

this time I saw something on skype ...


Skarpi ......

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 09:34 AM

Lost and Found


Found Items (A list from Dean Clamons, who has most of the things)

Paz 27 – (Abby Sale, Al Kehs, Amos Jessup, Jerry Dancis)
        Green Coleman flashlight
Nature Center - (Rosenthal, Koppel)
        2 Royal Caribbean mugs
        Grey sweatshirt, XXL, Russell Athletic
Peace 18
        Black t-shirt with purple sunburst design, XL, Gildan
Peace
        Blue two-toned umbrella
Shalom
        Black plastic coffee mug
        Black shorts, Urbanspirit, XL
        Black t-shirt,Talbots, Woman, 1X
        Sneakers and socks (Tom Goddard, already had contact about them)
Retreat Center
        Black Rayvac flashlight
        White Orca Coatings drink container with drawings of what look like ladybugs
        8"x8" glass cake pan
        10"x16" aluminum cake pan with plastic cover
        Knife with 6" serrated blade
        Cake spatula
        Small backpack with a Sony disc player, two CDs, tickets for No VA Craft show (Bruce Gewirz has this. It might be Bill and Rita's)
Ehlers silent auction
        Scroll with picture of tiger
        Box of Apple Seed CDs (still at camp)

--posted by Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 09:55 AM

Found in my luggage: dirty clothes.

I'm pretty certain they're mine, but if anyone wants to do my laundry....

Found in my memory: a good time and earworms, a whole nest of earworms.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: jacqui.c
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 11:22 AM

Rap - that bottle of fine tea you left with Kendall was passed on to SINSULL, who was very pleased with it.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 01:09 PM

Glad she could enjoy it, Jacqui. Remind her that it's a concentrate so she might want to dilute it a bit. Branch water is nice, or maybe with some cracked ice, powdered sugar, and a sprig of bruised mint.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 01:57 PM

It's ok, but it will never replace single malt scotch.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 04:25 PM

Found: One heart, well-used, with a hole in it.

Lost: one heart, complete.

Will exchange with finder(s) on request.

Dang that Getaway!!!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 05:26 PM

Amos, never fear. Your heart will grow back in time for next year. Hearts, in my experience, need an occasional puncture to for aeration purposes. Kinda like lawns that way.

By the way, your singing along from the back of the room and raising your glass at the choruses of my song was the greatest compliment I could have hoped for. Thank you!

Claire

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: KT
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 06:28 PM

found: that despite the distance in miles and years you all are still very dear to me....

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: gnu
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 07:07 PM

Kendall... at yer age, put away damp is the best that's good fer ye. >;-)

My, my, my... I wish. I wish I win the loto and can be there next year. I'd even get them cortizone shots and whatever it takes to try to play and sing and tell stories wit ye fellers. Youse all are an inspiration and I thank you for letting others like me live vicariously through your posts. I hope you know how much your posts mean to "shut-ins" like me.

Now... more vids and pics and stories and such, eh?... I hope, eh?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 07:16 PM

KT that beautiful spirit of yours is right here in our computer room.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 07:36 PM

gnu-

It sure would be nice to meet you. I suppose we could always reconvene in your part of Canada.

KT-

I believe in 2015 Judy and I might be venturing to Alaska, to Juneau. What part of your great state are you in?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 08:06 PM

Nature Center. Wee hours of Saturday morning. Two violas, two harps, one clarinet, one recorder, and Lisa Null singing "I'm Going Home to Georgia."

Tinker or CelticAddict, I forget which, holding up the screen so we can see Ebbie and KT on Skype - it's a campfire, so they can't see anything - and then they are waving a box of Graham Crackers and a large bar of Hershey's chocolate at us - virtual S'mores!

Severn, that gracious gentleman, escorting my dazed self back to the cabin after my hard fall on Friday night.

Kiran singing "Freight Train" at the Singing Families workshop (that workshop was a blast!)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 08:23 PM

I want to pay special tribute to David Scheim and Ron Davies, both incredible musicians and performers who also have a special gift for playing for, (and in Ron's case, also singing with) and supporting others in a song circle. You use your knowledge, talent and skill to encourage, enable, empower and support each and all.

I know from conversations with others that I am not speaking only for myself when I say this is a rare gift you offer so freely.

Thank you.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 08:47 PM

I need to acknowledge Tinker for preparing my back for that 600 mile trip back to God's country.
There are so many great folks at these gatherings that I don't dare single out all of you.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Tinker
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 09:20 PM

I woke up on Tuesday with a major cold which when added to the nigh on sleepless nights left me in a fog the last few days.   Yesterday we discovered a nick in the break line that required immediate attention. Finally I think I'm processing what happened nigh on a week ago.

There is something nigh on magical that occurs Friday night when you walk in and make eye contact across the room for the first time. Time and travel weariness slip away. Hugs and smiles and connections which may have been put on hold for a year or more are instantly back in place. Brigadoon only appears every hundred years, but Getaway holds open the door once a year and beckons us to enter once again.

Kendall (and his infamous leather jacket) definitely rate the warmest of welcomes. I got myself some leather on leather hugs and cuddles to set the tone for my weekend. Thanks Jacqui for sharing an amazing man. Then it seemed as if conversation after conversation just picked up where it last left off ... you all know who you are.

Peace cabin music just keeps going and the cast of players seems to expand each year. I know I went to bed before the sun on Friday,but I have no memory of actually leaving the music. In fact Saturday flowed into Sunday as we stayed awake to greet the sun. omewhere in the wee hours I actually found my voice and sang several songs that were not BOB..... seems my voice is returning. There was a magical moment on the dock as Claire and I sang to the setting full moon and rising sun. We began in a silent dawn and as the last note drifted the birds of the sky joined in the song.... And then our Peace cabin pals tromped along singing Red Rubber ball ... head shaking giggles.

Lots of moments still to process. Watching Kirdon run and ramble with the other kids across the camp made me shake my head a couple of times, How could no time have passed when clearly time had marched on...

And Sunday night in my sleepless haze there was a post concert moment in the retreat center when several of us added our voices to Fred and Julia's singing a song about parted lovers and a carved wooden door. Twas one of those moments when the harmonies transported to a small and shining glow.

Oh and skyping with KT and Ebbie at random times and places over and over thanks so much Celticaddict for keeping us connected.

KT --- I laughed with my boss about not needing an extra day off enjoy my morning coffee on the shore.....

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Tinker
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 09:35 PM

Kendall, as if I could keep my hands off you......





                               .....sorry Jacqui, I know



                                              .... to the cellar

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 10:17 PM

I don't have that problem, Tinker.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: KT
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 02:55 AM

What Janie said about David and Ron. Always a pleasure! I still have a lovely spontaneous recording of the three of us playing "Da Slockit Light" in the meadow a few years back. Just listened to it the other day, in fact, and played it for Ebbie. Almost like being there.....sigh...

Yeah, Janie, and there were marshmallows, too! My computer's still messed up from my trying to shove them through to your campfire!

Tinker, that memory makes me smile. I admire your spunk! That coffee on the shore was pretty wonderful!

Kendall, thank you. I love to think of being there with you and Jacqui!

Charley, see PM.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 09:33 AM

I'll be posting a few teaser photos on my Facebook page (search for Charlie Ipcar)today, which should be viewable by the general public. I can't really do any sophisticated editing from this Notebook but there are some nice shots. Judy has hundreds more that I haven't begun to look at.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 01:13 PM

Tinker, so, it's not just the jacket?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 03:35 PM

Kendall, you're a great guy but you don't "do" anything for me.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: jacqui.c
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 03:48 PM

Rap - it's a female thing. Well, apart from Amos, that is. :0)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Tinker
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 04:19 PM

Kendall, I could buy my man a jacket and not have to wait a year at a time for the fix..... it's not just the jacket.


Tinker

really I'm not that shallow.......

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 04:30 PM

I knew that, just wanted you to admit it! All my other women friends have. :-)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Jeri
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 04:33 PM

No, she's not. The jacket is but an invitation to feel you up. It's the lure, and the excuses. We do it for the reaction. (Both yours AND Jacqui's hehehe-- you're both so cute to watch.)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 05:02 PM

Here's a hot link to a photo of The Beans singing at the Friday evening welcome session at the Retreat: Click here!

This should be a public link to my Facebook page.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: jacqui.c
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 02:30 PM

Actually, I take it as somewhat of a compliment that so many women want to 'cop a feel' of my husband. I chose well. It also makes him happy, and that's good.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 03:39 PM

Happy? Hell, I'm not allowed to feel back!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 05:22 PM

For those who are interested, I've written a post about Kiran's experience singing "Freight Train" at the Getaway on my blog, The Song and the Sigh.

Dan

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Sandrolin Koppel
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 09:42 PM

This conversation regarding leather at the Getaway just goes to show how remarkably we have evolved over the last couple of years.

Alright photos have been uploaded onto the FSGW Getaway at Yahoo Groups website. I can "beam- up" (sign anyone on) who would like to be a member. Go to Yahoo Groups.com then search for [e-mail]   If you have trouble contact me [e-mail]

Your photos and posted comments are most welcome. Also we could use some help with names and any memories associated with particular songs.


Sandrolin

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: CET
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 10:48 PM

I have tried searching for FSGW Getaway at Yahoo groups and I didn't get anything. Could you post the exact link?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 11:09 PM

What CET said....

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,the FSGWgetaway yahoo group.
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 11:39 PM

ok..I just found out it is an unlisted group and not searchable; we did this in order to avoid spam.

Let's do this ..anyone who is not a current subscriber can send me their e-mail address. I will invite you in.

Sandrolin

Subject: RE:try this
From: GUEST,Sandrolin Koppel
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 11:49 PM

Try this--
[e-mail]

It will come directly to me and I will get you right in.

S.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Gene-Adelphi
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 03:07 AM

To all:

My much, much better half Sandra (Sandrolin) now sleeps beautifully in the arms of Morpheus across the bed from me....she laboured mightilly, alone, to download & then upload quickly just a very few of her photos from the pre-getaway party & from the getaway...we're both still totally exhausted from the incredible music event that this year's Getaway was and even still is for us.
I take full responsibility for falling down on the job this week-end, MEA CULPA.... so let me now try to (help) straighten things out!

First, the correct subscribe-in address for the getaway site is:
[e-mail] (I hope)
Sandra accidentallly added a dash after the word "subscribe" in her earlier post here.

Further clarification:

The FSGWgetaway yahoogroups site was established a little more then a year ago beginning it's getaway coverage with the 2011 getaway. It IS NOT a "Folk Society of Greater Washington" sponsored site, although more then 90% of it's member subscribers ARE FSGW members, including several FSGW Committee and Board personell.

The site was set up as specifically dedicated to the "Getaways" and will be a perpetually on-going documentation of same.

You DO NOT need to be an FSGW member to be an FSGWgetaway site subscriber... non-member attendees and "wish I could" be an attendee subscribers are all encouraged to subscribe in.

Last years photo archive includes almost a thousand photos supplied and identified by many getaway attendees, including some professional photographers.

So here we go again.......

Please participate.......and oh, we could use some help, lots of help from a yahoogroups-wise person to help expand and link the site to many others....obviously moderator status.....send volunteer info to SAndra (the site owner)

I'll try to help improve the quality of Sandra's uploaded photos beginning on Tuesday, well at least I'll try....it's not as easy as it might seem to those without prior professional expertise.....

Gotta go now, falling over

Best to all

The music still echos in our souls....

Gene- Peace Cabin Elf



!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 09:57 AM

And have Patience (she was in the...never mind). There were a LOT of photos and videos made and they need editing and stuff and the people that took them actually have lives outside of Getaway!

Yes! It's difficult to believe that, but they do!

Sure, I want to see my award-winning performance as The Music Stand, to bask in my method of acting. But I also want it edited correctly (what do you need all them other people for?).

It will happen.

Just have Patience...and Prudence...and....

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 10:30 AM

The photo album at yahogroups is at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FSGWgetaway/photos/album/0/list. If you're a subscriber, you can access it by clicking on "My Groups" on the front page of groups.yahoo.com.

A

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 10:37 AM

Leather has been an integral part of Getaway discussion, for the initiated, since Kendall first wore that jacket quite a few years ago now.:0)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 11:39 AM

I guess I'll confess to a certain amount of hesitation about the Yahoo Group. The last time I joined such a group, I had to end up leaving - I couldn't handle the tone of some of the conversations relating to FSGW politics, and at a certain point, posts of that nature were becoming a daily event. I understand that these posts were written with the best of intentions, but would submit that perhaps it wasn't quite the right medium.

In my work I deal with the advantages and disadvantages of e-mail as a method for communication a great deal. I have found that it is an excellent medium for sharing information, a pretty good medium for coordinating simple things, and a truly lousy medium for dealing with conflict. We miss so much when we have only the written word to go by, it's so hard to catch nuance, and it's so easy to just press "reply" and vent our feelings, that sometimes e-mail lists can end up looking more like the "letters to the editor" page in a deeply divided town than a conversation among friends with common interests.

I don't blame anyone for what happened last year; I often find that people don't intend their list posts in quite the way they end up getting heard. And it's true I didn't speak up at the time - largely because I didn't want to get caught up in the conflict. Instead, I quietly left the group.

I'm hoping that any Yahoo Group this year can be limited to talking about the Getaway, sharing memories and experiences, and I guess I'll wait for such assurances before joining.

I apologize for dealing with this on the Mudcat, but I'd like to be part of the photo sharing, and I just didn't feel I could join the group without raising that issue.

Respectfully,
Dan

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 01:38 PM

Couldn't attend this year - no PTO time left at work. Maybe next year.
But thank you to Rap for the bourbon. I haven't tried it. But if it gets any colder around here, I will sip some tonight and think of you.
Kendall's leather is hardly a new wardrobe accessory. He has been tempting the ladies for many years with his soft, warm self. I for one have been groped back - he lies when he says he doesn't. LOL
Like Tink, I don't need the leather to give the hug. We are all very lucky that Jacqui indulges us.
Did anyone record Kiran's Freight Train? I would dearly love to see and hear that.
Auntie SINS

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 01:46 PM

Well, I never!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Tinker
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 01:58 PM

Kendall,

Never contradict a lady in the telling of the truth....

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ranger1
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 02:13 PM

300!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 02:36 PM

Ladies don't tell!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 02:41 PM

Neither do gentlemen, Kendall. So I shan't be posting Those Pictures. You know the ones I mean.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 04:46 PM

Wanted to thank Janie for her kind words about my vocal and instrumental accompanying.    It was a true pleasure to sing an impromptu duet with her ( and truth, be told, with Flawn and Lucy and everybody else I can do it with also).

In a lot of ways, it's at least as satisfying to sing a harmony as to sing the melody. It was also great fun to put the low bass into any big vocal group, e.g. the concerts Saturday and Sunday, (and that got progressively easier as the weekend went on and I got progressively less sleep.)    My voice has already sunk--I understand that's a function of age (just fine for basses, not so wonderful for tenors).    But by Monday morning with not too awful much sleep (about 5 hours Thursday night, after a glorious pre-Getaway party--thanks to Sandrolin and Gene for hosting it---, 4 hours Friday night, 1 /12 hours Saturday night (actually 8:30AM to 10 Sunday), and none Sunday,)-- I was ready to sing the Rachmaninoff Vespers-- down in the Russian bass range.

And it's also great fun to put be part of the musical texture with the viola.   I sometimes wonder if I should do it on a given song--and sometimes don't do it, since I don't want to drown out any words and the instrument is pretty resonant. But I do like weaving a countermelody or harmony in with the singer's line. It's also to some extent dependent on the strength of the singer's voice. and the rest of the instrumental backup. I've been playing and singing with Lucy and David for years so I know Lucy's keening voice--, perfect for Appalachian, mining songs, Western songs, Kate Wolf, and so much more-- can cut through a pretty thick musical arrangement.   But other voices I'm not always sure about.   And I know, as a singer, I want every one of my words to be heard.

Interestingly enough, I find that in order to accompany, it's also absolutely crucial to know exactly where the beat is at any given time.   So, for instance i have to get quite close to the singer and guitar to hear where the beat is, and I don't even try to accompany a acappella singing-- and, after all, the singer wants no accompaniment.

And after all this I haven't even started talking about the Getaway itself yet--and there's so much to say about that spectacular weekend-- and Jan is calling.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Ron Davies
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 04:47 PM

Me again.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Ron Davies
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 05:11 PM

"fun to be part..."

"I have to get quite close..."

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 05:23 PM

Belated post, but it's taken a while to get back on the rails, here.

First, a big thank you to our hosts, the ever warm and incredibly generous souls who do the hard work of putting on the Getaway, facilitating all the bits and pieces, and encouraging all comers. Thank you for this touchstone of REAL life every year.

Thanks to the best roomies ever, Jeri and Tami. Everyone got what they needed, whether it was sleep or no sleep, and left with the right bras. You're the best.

It was great fun to meet 3 new Getawayers (though I believe they are FSGW folks):
-        Mia, instant friend and total delight, even though (or maybe BECAUSE) she threatened our Abby with a knife within 2 minutes of their meeting; Jeanne of the lovely smile and voice; and Mitch, who was bubbling over like a bottle of fine Champagne shook hard with the wonder and beauty of the Getaway. Yes, Mitch, it's all real, and it really does re-appear out of the mist again next year. Come back.
It's always dangerous calling people out, but I'm gonna do it anyway:

Linda Goodman, you are a delight to my soul every time you sing a song, strum a guitar, or straddle a washtub bass. Like a flower opening and facing the sun : )

To Riggy, Mudcatter newly met: gently, you did one of the wisest, most kind things I've ever seen, and I bow to you. PM me if you don't know what I'm talking about.

The pics of Max as princess just made me spit the last of the 'company' wine all over my pajamas. You're a good sport, and it was great to hear you play and sing.

Kendall's Spoken Word session was great. Judy Cook's Beeping Sleuty made my sides AND my brain hurt, all at once. Kendall and Jacqui, you are the best team ever: keep coming up with stories. Your voices together are spellbinding.

The campfire was glorious. Can we do that EVERY year, please?! Phil Fox is sweetie, wonderful fire host and another veritable jukebox of things fun to sing.

Kat Logan's workshop on Finding Your Voice broke something open: afterwards, I had to go away and think, walk, write, sing. I am a singer, and I WILL sing from my armpits if I have to. Thanks for the perspective : )

Amos sang and played more than I've ever heard. He was everywhere, all the time; clearly he has found the fountain of cloning. I think it might be at the end of that dock. He made me cry twice before noon, which is how I know that he is only part gentleman.

Janie pushed on through pain and frustration and sang AND danced. Can't keep a good woman down.

Roger, Lisa and Charlie, Joe, Bill and Rita, Severn, Jim, Ron, Tinker, Nancy…. See? Once you start, how do you stop? Seeing all of your sweet faces and singing with (some of) you, even once a year, is good medicine. Thank you.

Alla y'all who couldn't be there…. I want to give you hell, but I get it. We have our seasons, don't we? But know that you were dearly missed. Probably if we ALL made it in the same year, a great chunk of Earth would float away on the West River, all aboard.

Post script: Driving home with Abby, Amos and Micca was one of my favorite parts of the weekend. Among them, IS there a song unknown? I doubt it very much. And once the bawdy stuff began… well, who knew it was downhill all the way from Petersburg VA to the middle of NC?! It was ALL downhill from there.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ranger1
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 05:57 PM

As I told Dani this AM, I still haven't come all the way down off my Getaway high.

Some highlights for me were:
- Kendall falling for Julia Friday night
- Meeting Abby and Rap in person
- Kat Logan singing Red-wing Blackbird in the Birds workshop
- Hanging out with Max on the dock and just talking
- Seeing all the people I haven't had a chance to see in four years. I have missed you all so!
- Hugs, lots of hugs
- Singing softly in the retreat center with Fred, Julia, Tinker, and Micca
- Listening to young Nicole singing while we worked to get Saturday night's midnight snack ready
- Watching the little kids listening to someone telling them a story

Oh, heck, the whole thing is magic, I give up trying to itemize!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: gnu
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 06:42 PM

High Getaway... a song?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 07:23 PM

All you good folks who went out of your way to tell me how much you liked my rendition of Carrying Nelson Home, you can't imagine how hard it is for me to settle for just being able to croak the lyrics to a song I would give anything to be able to sing.Thank you so much.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 07:49 PM

Kendall, you are so welcome. Your recitations leave me near tears. (I'd say IN tears, but I've lost the ability to cry over the last few years -- you know why, or Jacqui does).

Claire

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 07:55 PM

Sorry, that Guest is me.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: skarpi
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 08:23 PM

there must have been Crying in the Chapel ....oh I hate those crisis ....urrrrrr arwwww..Amos you must have sang amazing song ....for Dani ...

i must be there in 2013 ...I need to get money to Camsco ....for the cd´s ...

and I need to meet up with you people before I go ...for my journey ..

until then adios

all the best Skarpi Iceland ....

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 08:45 PM

Tami, it was a joy to see you again. We never did find the opportunity for you to read to me the piece you had written. Might a phone call be in order?

Dan, could you or Gheeta be persuaded to share the lyrics to the
brain song ya'll did at the concert?

Finally semi-human again after getting some much needed rest over this past weekend. This recluse who works too much was blessed with the presence of 'Catter's the week before Getaway and the week after. Wouldn't change a thing, but boy did I wear my already worn self out.

All of it worth every frayed bit.

I left my camera at home this year. Looking forward to what Genie puts up when she is rested, now that she is home again. Riding back to NC with Genie was a treat, and her willingness to do a good bit of the driving due to my painful shoulder was much appreciated.

Delighted not just in the Getaway, which I missed last year for the first time since I first attended, but also with the pre and post Getaway gatherings with Amos, Bobert, Micca, Chance and Suzette, Dani, Genie and Abby, not to mention some local folks I saw at Dani's pre Getaway Sunday pot luck and jam (not to mention Dani, her lovely self!) that I see waaay to little of.

Which is all a long-winded way of saying that the magic that is the Getaway extends well beyond that 3 days that happen once a year. You amazing people who comprise the FSGW and especially those of you who volunteer considerable time and effort to the organization, are the catalyst for continually building community, relationships and connection well beyond this one weekend, and well beyond the DC area.


I am so grateful to all of you.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 09 Oct 12 - 01:22 PM

The Brainstem song is written by an animator named Tom Minton, from a cartoon called Pinky and the Brain, which is about lab rats. Here is the original version. Of course, I like the way Geeta sings it best.

Dan

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Genie
Date: 09 Oct 12 - 07:10 PM

Kendall, if you never, I think you should start.
You'd prob'ly like it.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 09 Oct 12 - 07:34 PM

Any volunteers?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 09 Oct 12 - 07:38 PM

The line extends across several states, Kendall, as you well know!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 09 Oct 12 - 09:28 PM

THree hundred laughing folkies descended on the lawn
Play low! Play high! And so we did play!!
Down along the long West River where the moonlight meets the dawn
Running through the weekend
Of the High Getaway!


(A minor gallop fades out)////

Maybe it is long practice, but my soul has never been so opened up by a single event--or what more correctly must have been an inifnite series of events highly compressed--as it was this year.

Who knows what magic lurks in the hearts of men and women?

The only part that is hard is the withdrawal. It's worse than quitting smoking. A passing note, a flash of a smile, and it's all there in cascades down to your shoulders, with no way out but to let it wash on through. We are all swept up in the lingering tides of the High Getaway...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 09 Oct 12 - 10:09 PM

Well said, Amos. That is what I feel and think when the bugs are singing in the trees.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Joe Offer
Date: 10 Oct 12 - 03:36 AM

If you're logged into the Yahoo group, you can view some photos here (click).

-Joe-

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Gene-Adelphi
Date: 10 Oct 12 - 04:53 AM

10/10

Joe, Joe, Joe:
Hmmm, or is it Max? :-)

Seriously though folks, Joe must be THE most understated, non self-agrandizing person lurking here! LOL

Joe just posted a link to the yahoogroups getaway photo section...

What Joe did NOT tell you, however, was that he very quietly (and I'm not exactly sure how he did it) posted 10 of HIS absolutely stunning and otherwise beautiful photos from the getaway on the site, but he added them in at the END of Sandra's photo album of 34 photos without a comment anywhere about it! (Certainly makes Sandra look good, alhough he did indentify them as his own within the album)

Joe, please more, and put them in your own album, I think you know how to do it my friend.... just stunning "portraits" they are!

BTW- self-serving comments by others notwithstanding, the yahoogroups getaway site is primarily dedicated to documenting the yearly getaways, but it's ALSO a generally "non-moderated" site for the use of all subscribers to post their upcoming gigs, local and regional folk oriented concerts of possible interest to getaway attendees, etc. FSGW related Politics is NOT verboten, and is, in fact, encouraged as appropiate... where else can such forums take place, certainly not on the official FSGW website...... only here on mudcat or on the absolutely non-FSGW affiliated yahoogroups getaway site could/can getaway attendees comment and compare notes without drawing the ire of corporate moderators... enough said, draw your own conclussions, but in any event PLEASE post and upload your wonderful photos ASAP!

Best

Gene-Peace

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: MMario
Date: 10 Oct 12 - 12:08 PM

just posted the lyrics for "Ghost Knitters by the Road"

click me for thread

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Oct 12 - 12:44 PM

Thank you Leo - guess that's one I'll have to learn.

I do have a bit of negative feedback this year. At a couple of the workshops I went to the normal manners - wait until a song has finished before finding a seat and don't talk during a song - were ignored by a one or two people. Those people I had not seen in previous years and guess that this was their first Getaway so maybe they weren't aware of how to deal with coming late to a session. It is, however, rather disruptive and shows a lack of respect to others in the group. Not sure what can be done about it.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Oct 12 - 02:37 PM

Jacqui, I just taught a class on dueling. Would you like some suggestions?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 10 Oct 12 - 06:29 PM

How DO you get into the Yahoo Groups thing to view the pictures ??

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 10 Oct 12 - 07:21 PM

Those two birds in the back row need educating.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Oct 12 - 07:31 PM

Leadfingers; point your browser to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FSGWgetaway/ and join the Group.

You do have to "join" the Yahoo Group to see the images. If you are so inclined you can join and unjoin the Group as often as you like if you are not inclined to get all of the emails which are associated with the Group.

However to avoid SPAM I do manually screen every membership request. So until I or one of the other moderators accept your request there will be a delay between your join requests and when you may actually view the pictures.

Regards
-- Eric

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 10 Oct 12 - 08:05 PM

Document not found.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 11 Oct 12 - 04:43 PM

A few people asked me for a recording of "Calico Dress" and I have bashed one out. Among them was Phil Fox, kindred soul, separated at birth, but who is unlisted int he attendee list. Does anyone have an email addy for him?

Anyone else wanting this recording please ping me, here or by email or PM, so I don't forget. The waves are high and the current strong in the tides of High Getaway...

I will also do the other favorites, in due course: Kind of Love, Winter's Night, Skipper's Song, per requests received, so let me know if any of those are something you'd want an MP3 mailed to you.

Many thanks to everyone for the grand tides and currents!


A

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 11 Oct 12 - 06:06 PM

Add me to the list wanting "Calico Dress."

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: MMario
Date: 11 Oct 12 - 06:48 PM

Note: you can go "web only" on the yahoo group and not receive any of the emails - this avoids the hassles of joining and leaving.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: gnu
Date: 11 Oct 12 - 07:01 PM

A... ship it forthwith!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 11 Oct 12 - 07:13 PM

What is the point of posting pictures to a site that takes So Much Farting about to just look at it ????

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Genie
Date: 11 Oct 12 - 07:21 PM

Severn will know how to contact Phil, Amos.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 12 Oct 12 - 01:48 AM

Can you send me your song, A?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 12 Oct 12 - 07:40 PM

Anyone else have pics to post? Videos of the concerts?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 09:05 AM

Jacqui took pix of Dani forcing kisses on me but they disappeared. :-)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 09:41 AM

No worries, Skipper, I nicked the negatives...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 03:17 PM

hehehe

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 05:30 PM

There WERE no negatives ; )

Dani

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 05:43 PM

*grin*

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 06:36 PM

Only positives!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Jeri
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 06:37 PM

There were only two detractors:

1. I was constantly afraid my stomach acid issues would interfere with fun. They only did to the point where I mostly consumed non-irritating stuff. Probably good.
2. It ended.
3. OK, so I thought of another one: some people were not there.

Note to the programming peeps: please get Meteora back next year.
All three of them were joys, both musically and personally. I doubt you'd hear any other opinions. Of course, you had hits with all the guests, but Meteora...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 06:58 PM

I've just posted our set of photos for the Friday evening welcoming session at the Retreat Center: Click here for PIXS!

This should be a "public Facebook link" but who knows what will happen when you click.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble and JudyB

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 07:19 PM

Hurray and thanks, Charlie & Judy.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 07:47 PM

Although the members of Meteora are all good friends of mine, I can still give an unbiased opinion of them based strictly on their talent. That is OUTSTANDING.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 08:28 PM

Kendall-

I couldn't objectively agree with you more with regard to Meteora. And they were fun too!

Janie-

Thanks for the feedback. My plan is to post a Saturday evening album and a Sunday evening album.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Nancy King
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 09:51 PM

Glad everybody enjoyed Meteora! None of the other program people had heard of them, but they all said, "well, OK, if you think so..." I KNEW so! Whether we can get them back next year remains to be seen, but the suggestion has been duly noted.

Not only are Kat, Jim, and Will fabulous musicians and swell friends, they're also incredible helpers -- on Monday morning they were right in there scrubbing down the retreat center kitchen and lounge, which allowed us to finish our cleanup WAY faster than usual.

And their house concert was wonderful, as expected.

By the way, thanks to all of you for coming to the Getaway!

--Nancy

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 09:53 PM

Thanks for having us, Nancy and all of FSGW!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ranger1
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 09:57 PM

Ditto what Janie said.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Celtaddict
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 10:15 PM

Nancy, thank you so much for all you do pulling together a wonderful program every year.
I plan to add photos too, but the new grandbaby and a house project seem to be eating up my time just now, so perhaps they will show up late enough to be a pleasant reminder....

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Oct 12 - 07:48 AM

I love the Getaway. It is a long way from God's country, but the 12 hour drive is worth it. Meteora was a real high for me, I knew they would be well received and they certainly were.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 14 Oct 12 - 09:46 AM

The Calico Dress recording is delayed because I want to redo it. Soon!

A

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Sandrolin Koppel
Date: 14 Oct 12 - 10:56 AM

Ditto what they said...
thanks ---
Nancy (superb program this year) , Kathy Mack (patiently tolerating my 1 1/2 hr phone call) , Charlie B. (last year hand delivering items from lost and found to our home address, Judy O. ( great snacks and great coffee -- wow did anyone else witness that *dreamy wild woman (!)* song she sang Saturday night wee hour in the Peace Cabin -- Judy if you are out there what was the name or were you asleep ?, hey,was I dreaming ?,

-- deep breath-- GOTTA GO PUBLIC WITH THIS ONE- thanks to the musicians who allow frog voices (like mine) sort of croak along with you on chorus' late at night .... and dang if you allow spoons and other interactive noises --- Obviously there is a line on this -- I hope you don't consider me disrespectful...

Yeah well thank you to the self -less of you ... who play to bring out the best in others.
You shine !

Sandrolin

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 14 Oct 12 - 06:03 PM

Sandrolin, if folks let me play that god-awful contraption of Jim's without picking me up and throwing me headlong through the cabin door, your spoons'll get along just fine : )

Dani

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Sandrolin
Date: 14 Oct 12 - 06:52 PM

Dani--- I thought that was your own womb cradle/bundle of joy. :) ... Everytime you played there was a ground swell of happy....o those bells !!! Dani you friggin nailed *punctuation poetry*..
i'm not sure if it is my imagination or limited 8 yrs of attendence.. but i believe the Getaway has evolved into more and more *forgiving* interactive jammy (!) arenas. Could be in the water.

Yeah well... on that note of forgiveness and experimentation
It was through them waters that jim Bunch belly floated into an experimental singing mode. .... WHEW! ... Did others catch that surprise?... out of a corner of the room & I couldn't nail where that voice was coming from at first... there was "wash tub Jim" with his best kept secret- killer -novelty tunes skipping and galloping in our ears... ... Later Jim confided that he had never crooned that way or those songs beyond his shower stall.....

Sandrolin

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 14 Oct 12 - 09:05 PM

I know, right? Was that Nu-Grape? It was hypnotizing, super-sweet: but then I've always been a fan : )

I think you're right... it's in the water, and the community. It's allowed/encouraged/helped us to grow and warm and open.

Dani

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 15 Oct 12 - 01:30 PM

I am more grateful every year for the brief interlude of sanity (let's call it that, anyway, even though we all know that isn't quite what I mean) afforded by the FSGW Getaway in a year that otherwise spins entirely out of my control. Thank you Nancy and all the rest of the weekend organizers. I salute you. And thank you for the 100th time at least for making us weary Mudcatters so welcome.

To all my fellow revelers in the wonderful atmosphere of the Getaway, thank you for being there and letting me be there with you. It is a privilege to know you, to sing with you, and (not naming any names) to suffer through sleep deprivation with you (and thanks for letting me borrow your critical ears each fall to improve my weak songwriting skills).

Let's do it all again next year!

Claire

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: gnu
Date: 15 Oct 12 - 01:50 PM

Charley Noble... currently unavailable. The pics, that is. Dunno about you, Charley.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 15 Oct 12 - 08:50 PM

Here's a second set of Getaway photos that JudyB took focused on Meteora's concert at the Peace Lodge: Click here for PIXS

This is a public Facebook album.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: CET
Date: 15 Oct 12 - 08:58 PM

Still unavailable, I'm afraid.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Rapparee
Date: 15 Oct 12 - 09:58 PM

And ClaireBear wrote: It is a privilege to know you....

Everyone says that about me for some reason. 8-)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Jeri
Date: 15 Oct 12 - 10:33 PM

Charley, I can view the photos, but I'm logged into Facebook.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 16 Oct 12 - 09:26 AM

Jeri et al-

Yes, the photo links only seems to work for Facebook members. I have similar problems with several of the other photo links folks have posted. We all need to make decisions which social networks we want to belong to, and what privacy options we invoke when we do.

I'll poke around on Facebook some more and see if I can rediscover their "public link" for non-members, if it's still an option.

The link to the Meteora PIXS actually shows two sets of photos, one taken at the Peace Lodge and one taken at the Memorial Hall concert on Saturday.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: kendall
Date: 16 Oct 12 - 11:50 AM

I'm on facebook. How do I see them?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: gnu
Date: 16 Oct 12 - 11:56 AM

I don't really know but I assume you login at Face and click the links below.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 16 Oct 12 - 01:08 PM

Kendall-

Try scrolling up to my two Getaway PIXS announcement posts on this thread. I don't want to clutter up this threat with multiple links. Or you could go to my Facebook page and you should see the current Getaway albums on my front page.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 17 Oct 12 - 12:10 PM

A question for Genie, Micca, and whoever else shot video -- any good stuff, and any idea when you might post? Thanks...

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ClaireBear
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 11:43 AM

Refreshing ... videos? Anyone?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 12:55 PM

Charlie's Meteora pictures are here.


A

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 11:19 PM

hmmm. Post didn't "take". Assuming the camera Micca so ably manned during the concerts was his, I doubt he will be posting up anything until he returns to the UK, which I think is early next week.

Ms. Genie?

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Genie
Date: 19 Oct 12 - 03:28 AM

Well, here's the first installment (from Micca's videos, I think). It's "Mitt (David Scheim) Romney" singing
"King Of The Dole."

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 19 Oct 12 - 06:30 PM

What a hoot! Whoddathunk it from our heavenly harpist. (although I did note the angel chorus.) Not sure how I missed that live. I thought I saw all of both concerts.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 20 Oct 12 - 11:24 PM

Refreshing to put this near the top where I can look at the photo links when I have time tomorrow!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 21 Oct 12 - 08:02 PM

I think I've caught up on the links--except that I am waiting for approval to join the Yahoo group.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 25 Oct 12 - 06:20 PM

I'm not sure anyone has any interest left to view some Getaway photos I just edited and posted on Facebook from the Saturday evening concert but here's the link: Click here for PIXS!

Some of these are quite good!

JudyB took all of these. We have another set for the Sunday evening concert but it will be a couple of more weeks before I find time to edit and post those.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 25 Oct 12 - 08:37 PM

I was interested!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 25 Oct 12 - 10:02 PM

ChanteyLass-

Thanks! It's still nice to look back on this extended weekend.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 25 Oct 12 - 10:25 PM

Thanks Charlie and Judy. Great pics that not only let us see folks, but also convey the essence of this wonderful annual gathering.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Amos
Date: 25 Oct 12 - 11:15 PM

Great pictures from a great occasion, CN! Thanks to Judy!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 26 Oct 12 - 09:27 AM

Amos-

You are more than welcome. It's a little challenging to capture your "essence" in a photo. You are always in motion.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Micca
Date: 31 Oct 12 - 06:36 AM

The video of "Crossing the Bar is Here

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 31 Oct 12 - 07:59 AM

Thanks, Micca!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Micca
Date: 01 Nov 12 - 07:18 PM

There is another Video from Saturday nights concert http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8LeBmapy0Y Of ClaireBear sining her song "Loved and Lost"

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 01 Nov 12 - 07:23 PM

CLaire Bear "Loved and Lost"

A clicky for a lovely song by a lovely lady!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: GUEST,Siochain
Date: 01 Nov 12 - 09:50 PM

Colin, Owen and I just watched the Crossing the Bar clip. It was beautiful! Thanks everybody.
R, C and O

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 01 Nov 12 - 10:06 PM

Re: "Cross the Bar"

Why We Sing.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Micca
Date: 03 Nov 12 - 07:44 PM

There are some more videos from the Getaway up on UTube now
1 is Roger Himler doing " Stop her doin so well"
2 is Castlebay doing "Linden Lea"
3 Is me doing "The Gladiator"
I will do some more as I get time,

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Micca
Date: 03 Nov 12 - 07:48 PM

OOps that last one didnt take try this, "The Gladiator"

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Tinker
Date: 03 Nov 12 - 09:28 PM

Ahh Micca, a lovely gift now that I have the power to enjoy it!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 03 Nov 12 - 10:36 PM

Nice work, Micca!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Micca
Date: 04 Nov 12 - 09:58 PM

I have added 3 moreVideos to U tube
1 "King of tthe Dole" by "The Company" with special Guest Star
2 " Woad in the Garden " MMario
3 and Our own Max Spiegel doing Hold on to my Blues

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Micca
Date: 04 Nov 12 - 10:04 PM

It seems to dislike multiple links so hre is the link to Max
Hold on to my Blues

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Micca
Date: 04 Nov 12 - 10:08 PM

MMario's Woad in the Garden

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 04 Nov 12 - 10:25 PM

Micca-

Excellent!

I've almost completed the editing of the Sunday evening concert. I need to recheck some names but I should be posting it tomorrow.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 05 Nov 12 - 08:24 AM

As promised for you Facebook members, 61 photos from the Sunday Evening Concert: Click here for PIXS!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: MMario
Date: 05 Nov 12 - 04:15 PM

Thanks, Micca!

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Janie
Date: 05 Nov 12 - 07:41 PM

Thanks Charlie and thanks Micca! Keep 'em coming.

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 05 Nov 12 - 09:11 PM

Janie-

Encouragement is appreciated.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 Nov 12 - 07:58 AM

Lots of positive feedback from Facebook members to the photos we've posted, providing better identification of those leading songs, even the ownership of coffee mugs and netbooks.

If anyone wants a high resolution image of their own photo, send me a PM.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble (400!)

Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2012
From: MMario
Date: 06 Nov 12 - 10:10 AM

Great photos, Charlie