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FSGW Getaway Oct, 2015 - lost & found posted!!
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct, 2015 - lost & found posted!! From: Nancy King Date: 11 Oct 15 - 06:14 PM You are more than welcome, Amos! Thanks for coming! As I've said many times before, it's the people who come to the Getaway who make it so very special. The weather wasn't ideal, to be sure, but it could have been so much worse -- there were times during the preceding week when it was forecast to be seriously horrendous, but we lucked out. I guess we just live right, huh? By the way, extra thanks are due to the camp staff at West River, who were helpful and pleasant as always, assured us the buildings were safe from flooding, and even provided us with explicit directions for what to do in case of a power failure. As it happened, we didn't need them, but with high winds and saturated ground, it was all too possible. Our numbers were down somewhat from previous years, but those who made it were great! Highlights for me included: A fabulous fiddle duet (and lots of other stuff) by Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen; The opportunity to get to know the Short Sisters, whom I've admired for years; A wonderful upbeat Gospel workshop with Sheila Kay Adams, Flawn Williams, and a whole roomful of great singers; The chance to hear once again the beautiful voice of Sarah White, whom I fervently hope will continue to grace us with her presence; The opportunity to meet Tim Radford, who came highly recommended, but whom I'd never encountered, and to hear his marvelous big voice; And of course, the special treat of getting together with all of my dear friends whom I get to see only once a year. There were of course plenty of other great moments as well, but those are the ones that spring to mind at the moment. I can hardly wait till next year -- speaking of which: PLAN NOW for the next Getaway, which will be somewhat earlier in the year than usual: SEPTEMBER 23-26, 2016! Mark your calendars!! Love you all, Nancy |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct, 2015 - lost & found posted!! From: Amos Date: 11 Oct 15 - 11:33 AM I enjoyed every minute in spite of winds and sprinkles. Late night sessions with Pete Kramer, swapping songs with Kendall Morse, jamming in the Peace Cabin and the late night jam with the amazing Western North Carolina gang Sheila Kay Adams & The Scofflaws were unforgettable. The long drive up from Raleigh in the pouring rain was another delight5, as we had the van packed with boisterous talent of the first order--Abby Sales, Dani Black, Joe Offer, and Derek Lane all singing in harmony or sequence or both, but singing. All told, I tell ya, it was a gas. AS with every year, my profound thanks to Nancy, Charley and the rest of the stalwarts who make this remarkable gathering happen every year. They are the quiet miracle workers among us. A. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct, 2015 - lost & found posted!! From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 11 Oct 15 - 06:01 AM & here I was just thinking about Hrothgar & I find he's been to Getaway. JennieG & I will be wanting a full report asap sandra the best singing session at the Australian National Folk Festival at Easter is the Community Hymn Singing With Roger & his Beautiful Assistants Ann, Sandra & Jennifer (alas I forgot to get pics, but next year ...) |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct, 2015 - lost & found posted!! From: Joe Offer Date: 11 Oct 15 - 03:42 AM Hrothgar, it was such a pleasure to meet you after all these years. -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct, 2015 - lost & found posted!! From: GUEST,Hrothgar (in Pennsylvania) Date: 10 Oct 15 - 09:24 PM Loved every minute of it! Further comments when I get home. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct, 2015 - lost & found posted!! From: Nancy King Date: 08 Oct 15 - 11:21 AM Refresh! Please, somebody claim this stuff! |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - LOST & FOUND From: Charlie Baum Date: 07 Oct 15 - 01:00 PM LOST AND FOUND from the 2015 Getaway:
To claim, post a note here, or contact Nancy King. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: maeve Date: 06 Oct 15 - 01:36 PM Lonesome EJ has already discovered this. Others with Getaway experience may not have gotten the sad news: Phil Fox (sad news) I can't think of a better ending- music with friends, then "...death on pillow be thine". |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: Lonesome EJ Date: 06 Oct 15 - 01:07 PM Well, the 2015 Blustery Getaway is in the books. A smaller group in attendance than in past years, and with flood warnings and hurricane warnings it was no surprise. I arrived Friday afternoon and the forecast was still uncertain. Friday night was a night of howling wind and tossing trees and BIG water puddles on the walkway, but that only added to the coziness inside the Retreat center and Peace cabin, where music went on until about 1 am. Saturday was calmer and not as wet, and we were able to attend the workshops and amble across the west river campus with a minimum of hassle. More familiar faces began to appear, our numbers increased, and the event began to feel like home, despite the inclement weather. Some sessions and happenings that stand out for me: Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen singing and playing Robin Williamson's October Song with the medieval drone of the harmonium filling the room as the wind and rain owned the night outside. Pete Kraemer knocking out a blues on the steel resonator guitar. Going off-trail in the Trail Songs session to hear a great collection of new and old cowboy songs that made the hour fly past. Kendall's Bear tale. Singing We Shall Overcome in a hand-holding circle of singers and sharing stories of how things really have gotten better, and of how far we still need to go. Dan Schatz' stories of Jean Ritchie and his rendition of Cool of the Day. Phil Fox, in spite of a recent stroke, leading every one in a rousing rendition of If I Had a Hammer at the close of Sunday's concert. Amazing Grace at midnight in the retreat center. Jessie Palidofsky's song about the Beats. Talisker. Carpe Manana. A while back, Amos and I co-wrote a song about the Getaway with the line "Lord, willing and the creek don't rise, I'll see you at the Getaway." Well, the creek rose, but apparently the Lord was willing for us to have a truly memorable gathering. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: Leadfingers Date: 06 Oct 15 - 11:05 AM Hopefully I all be there next year !! |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: Airymouse Date: 06 Oct 15 - 09:07 AM And so it was. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: KT Date: 02 Oct 15 - 05:18 PM And so it begins..... I know it will be grand! Sing one for me, and I'll do the same for you from here, imagining myself with all of you in those cozy cabins, illuminated by music and friendship! Big hugs to all my Getaway pals! Next year.... KT |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: GUEST Date: 02 Oct 15 - 05:03 PM We are here at last. Just waiting on everyone else now. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: Janie Date: 02 Oct 15 - 12:07 PM Everyone have a great time and be safe driving there in all this rain. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: Charlie Baum Date: 01 Oct 15 - 10:24 PM The weather forecasts are getting better (relatively). Mind you, it's going to be raining like crazy on Friday into Saturday morning, but they're now talking only 2 to 3 inches, rather than 3 to 6 inches. That's the pre-Joaquin nor'easter, and it looks like Joaquin may stay out to sea (if I don't jinx it by mentioning it here). --Charlie Baum |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: GUEST,jacqui.c Date: 01 Oct 15 - 09:19 PM Ensconced in a Best Western motel in New Jersey. Well fed and watered and looking forward to getting to Brigadoon tomorrow afternoon, if we don't find too many thrift shops on the way............ |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: GUEST Date: 01 Oct 15 - 02:50 PM Thanks Charlie! |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: SINSULL Date: 01 Oct 15 - 12:54 PM just open the pane And pop out the flame To see how the winds do blow. And I gave Jacqui a flashlight for her birthday. LOL Stay safe, all. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: jacqui.c Date: 01 Oct 15 - 09:37 AM We've just finished packing the car and are about to set off. Hopefully we won't hit to much bad weather on the way through. We are really looking forward to this weekend so we won't let a little bit of weather get in the way! |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: GUEST Date: 01 Oct 15 - 07:33 AM Last year the camp staff offered to turn off the aquarium pump for the duration of the Getaway. They said it would be fine and would not hurt the animals. The noise was bothering the performers and jammers. We should request that again this year. It will help the music. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: Charlie Baum Date: 30 Sep 15 - 11:24 PM Getaway Audio Angels needed-- We need someone to help out with sound engineering on Saturday night (Pete Kraemer has volunteered to help, but can't do it all, and will need an associate), and we need folks willing to be stagehands on both nights. (Dennis Cook will hopefully do his sound magic for the Sunday evening concert). Volunteers? Your chance to learn everything you always wanted to about sound engineering and try it out among a group of friendly listeners. If you'd like to volunteer, contact Charlie Baum via e-mail . (Also at work on Thursday only from 10-ish to 6-ish at 202-334-1701.) --Charlie Baum |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: maeve Date: 30 Sep 15 - 10:52 PM Thanks very much, Charlie. Maeve |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: Charlie Baum Date: 30 Sep 15 - 10:30 PM The Getaway should be able to happen. I talked to the folks at West River this afternoon. Even during the last big storm that sent a storm surge up the Chesapeake Bay, Hurricane Isabel, all their buildings stayed dry, and their paved parking lots were in good shape. (Just everybody--don't park off the pavement!) The worst scenario they imagined was if high winds take the power out--they have generators for the water system and the dining hall, so we can flush toilets and they can feed us, although the other buildings and cabins could be dark, so bring flashlights or lanterns, just in case. We're keeping an eye on the storm, which has been VERY difficult to predict. If the Getaway has to be cancelled (which I think is very unlikely), there are a LOT of us who live in the DC area, especially Silver Spring, and we will party here (and find room to put put up guests amongst us.) My guess is that we will have a fine time, but wet. Bring rain gear, for sure. If any problems arise, we'll post on the FSGW website: http://fsgw.org/myorgnet/public.php?Org=fsgw&ProgramID=8&NoTitle=1 , and we'll try to post here as well. --Charlie Baum |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: maeve Date: 30 Sep 15 - 10:18 PM I've sent an email to Charlie Baum requesting guidance from someone involved in such issues, LEJ. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: maeve Date: 30 Sep 15 - 10:11 PM LEJ- Bill mentioned a Facebook page- can you check that? |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: GUEST,Lej Date: 30 Sep 15 - 10:07 PM I'm here in Ocean City MD watching the Atlantic rolling in and monitoring the Weather Channel. Is there a chance the Getaway will be cancelled? I am concerned because after I leave here Friday my only current lodging option is the getaway camp until my flight is due to leave Monday. Here's hoping the weather heads East anyway. But please keep us advised |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: GUEST,Himicane Severn Date: 30 Sep 15 - 02:05 PM Weather or naught, I'll be there! It'll be well worth wading for. No tropical storm's rain of terror is going to give me my Jaoquin papers...... After all, they said it would be a Driving Rain..... Of course, my passengers, both with disabilities, could tell me different, one of whom owns the vehicle I'm supposed to be driving...... |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: maeve Date: 30 Sep 15 - 10:49 AM Hoping for safety for our Getaway friends, wherever this system hits. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: Bill D Date: 30 Sep 15 - 10:15 AM http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/09/30/tropical-storm-jaoquin-upgraded-to-hurricane-as-it-approaches-bahamas-could-strike-east-coast-later-in-the-week/73076112/ |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: Bill D Date: 29 Sep 15 - 06:49 PM More warnings about weather... the whole East coast is forecast to get LOTS of rain, and maybe wind as a tropical storm tends toward a hurricane. The very worst weather is expected to be right on Sat. & Sun. We are having work done on the house, and some areas would be at risk.... and basement flooding is 'possible' if it gets too bad. I will watch closely the next two days, but it is possible my 36 year string of never missing a minute of Getaway weekend may be broken... More later.... (I suspect that way too many people are only in Facebook and seldom read Mudcat... I guess I'll post warnings there also.) I'd sure love for this to be a false alarm... but we shall see. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: skarpi Date: 29 Sep 15 - 05:21 PM Well , I waited for the last minute , I work for Alcoa aluminium Europe/US...and last Monday as I was about to pay my ticket I got a message from my boss that I would have to work on a project with some people from US department of Alcoa , and it would take the full week ..damn... so I have to work sniff !! ...now I am a little sad , and told a very special lady that , I was going to sing with her a song I promised a long time ago and play some music with you .. again sniff !! well to comfort my self I am taking the money to the bank and forget it until next time and I will tell my boss that this weekend next is offwork holidays ... there are some items I send to Getaway ...who ever get´s them I hope you like them ...all the best skarpi Icleand .. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: maeve Date: 29 Sep 15 - 04:50 PM I had planned to send down treasures for the scholarship auction as I usually do, but failed to get them to Jacqui and Kendall. I'm sorry. Maeve |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: GUEST Date: 29 Sep 15 - 03:34 PM The camp is dry. But Bottles of white grape juice have been seen; barley water, etc. Discretion; discretion, discretion. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: SINSULL Date: 29 Sep 15 - 01:21 PM Bring booze? I thought the camp was dry. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: Bill D Date: 29 Sep 15 - 11:25 AM Indications are for possibly a WET weekend... plan accordingly. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: Max Date: 29 Sep 15 - 10:48 AM Plans set. Rolling in Friday evening and out Sunday after lunch in a big ol' RV. May auction off some quiet space for the folks in Peace sometime Saturday... :) |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: SINSULL Date: 28 Sep 15 - 01:47 PM Next year, if the gods are kind. Meantime, keep us posted on the fun. SINS |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: maeve Date: 27 Sep 15 - 04:20 PM Good luck, ranger1. Have a wonderful time, those who can attend. Maeve |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: ranger1 Date: 22 Sep 15 - 06:09 PM Alas, I shall not be attending this year. The job I'm hoping to land for the winter has orientation that weekend. As I desperately need a job for the winter (need a newer car and my cat is sick, both require money). And I was having a real hard time finding a pet sitter for the time I needed to be gone. The cat would have been OK, but the dog is a quirky, neurotic, aging, senile creature that I can't have just anyone stay with, and he doesn't do well being left with someone in their home. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: Bill D Date: 19 Sep 15 - 09:54 PM Sure! We'll give you one also... but people wear all sorts of things- and anything by Bob Bolton would be great. I always wanted to meet him. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: Hrothgar Date: 19 Sep 15 - 01:08 AM I will be the Australian representative this year. Tell me, is it fashionable to wear a Bob Bolton-made Mudcat badge? |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - schedule posted!! From: Bill D Date: 18 Sep 15 - 07:08 PM I KNEW they needed to perfect cloning 40 years ago..... Oh well, there's good stuff..... I'll make do.... *sniff* |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - sign up now!! From: Nancy King Date: 18 Sep 15 - 05:55 PM Refresh -- and could somebody please re-title this to indicate that the schedule is up? Thanks --- |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - sign up now!! From: Nancy King Date: 16 Sep 15 - 12:01 PM OK folks, here it is!! The schedule can be found at http://www.fsgw.org/wff/Getaway2015schedule.pdf It is, of course, still subject to change, but we fervently hope we won't have to make many more changes -- every change creates new conflicts! We think it looks pretty good -- and we're looking forward to seeing all of you! |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - sign up now!! From: MMario Date: 16 Sep 15 - 09:04 AM I am more then upset to not be able to make it this year!!!! |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - sign up now!! From: Alaska Mike Date: 16 Sep 15 - 07:32 AM So far, the schedule has been sent only to workshop leaders and is still subject to changes, but what I've seen it will be a wonderful weekend. I'm sure it will be out soon. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - sign up now!! From: maeve Date: 16 Sep 15 - 07:06 AM Airymouse, as far as I know they're still polishing the actual schedule. The Getaway link back there somewhere (Charlie's post) does show the Special Guests, and they are wonderful. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - sign up now!! From: Airymouse Date: 15 Sep 15 - 09:13 PM So where does one look to find the heart-warming or at least heart-stimulating schedule? I skimmed, but didn't peruse, the September newsletter and googled FSGW Getaway Thanks. |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - sign up now!! From: Amos Date: 15 Sep 15 - 12:08 PM Just reading the schedule has made my heart rate increase! Looking forward to another visit to the mysterious disappearing island of The Getaway! |
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway Oct 2 - 5, 2015 - sign up now!! From: kendall Date: 15 Sep 15 - 08:05 AM e too. I need a getaway fix. |
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