Subject: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Charlie Baum Date: 01 Sep 02 - 12:20 AM 38th Annual Getaway
Friday October 18, 2002 through Sunday October 20, 2002
FOOD, HOUSING, FEES AND OTHER LOGISTICSCamp Ramblewood is on the banks of the Susquehanna River just a few miles upriver from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Friday evening is our usual potluck dinner, with foods that change as each successive party arrives. Your registration fee covers lodging in cabins with real mattresses and hot showers, as well as all meals on Saturday and Sunday (and even a breakfast on Monday, if you choose to linger). Or you may come for the day if you are unable to get away for the whole weekend. Daytrippers are offered two meals--lunch and dinner--each day. (But you MUST register in advance if you wish to dine!) While the cabins have no central heat, we are permitted to bring electric space heaters (as long as we don't overload the fuses for any individual cabin!) Smoking is prohibited in any camp building. There are handicapped accessible cabins, and arrangements can be made to help people who need help negotiate the slopes of the site, but please let us know your needs when you register, or call the Getaway chair for details. A limited number of vehicles will be permitted to shuttle up and down the hill. And for those who are early-to-bed types (or have small children), a few cabins will be designated as quiet areas, with no singing after 10 pm. Getaway fees depend on whether you're an FSGW member or not, and whether you're an adult or a child. See the registration form for the fee that applies to you. Fees are determined by our actual costs to run this event--food, camp rental, etc. If you're not yet a member of the FSGW, but you join now, you will pay the lower member rates for the Getaway. They've gone up ever so slightly since last year, but we limited the increase to the minimum necessary to try to break even on this year's event. We've also changed the fee structure to allow full-time students to attend at the same fee-rate as teenagers, to encourage attendance by college-age folks.
Scholarships are AvailableWe especially encourage families to come, and if the fees seem too steep, some scholarship money is available for those who need help in affording the Getaway, thanks to the Linda Lieberman/David Olive Memorial Fund . If you need assistance, contact the Getaway chair, Charlie Baum at chbaum@earthlink.net or 301-587-2286. On the other hand, if you can afford to contribute to the scholarship fund, you'll help to interest the next generation in folk music. Remember that we hold a silent auction at the Getaway to help replenish the Lieberman/Olive fund--you may wish to bring items to auction off to help others who can't afford the whole cost of the weekend.
For Children, a Kid-Friendly EnvironmentActivities for kids will include interactive games and stories and an evening campfire complete with singing, stories and marshmallows. If any parent would like to provide materials for a do-it-yourself crafts table or a toy chest (contributions of out-grown toys) please call Rita Ferrara at 301-946-2161.
Volunteers Are Needed to Help with Some TasksWe'll also need some volunteers to help out with some chores:
What is the Getaway Like?For more than 37 years, FSGW has held its Getaway weekend so that members and friends can share music, stories, crafts and dance in a relaxed camp setting. The Getaway is:
ScheduleA schedule of organized events at the 2001 Getaway may be viewed by clicking here. The 2002 Getaway promises equally wonderful programming. On-line versions will be posted as the program develops.
Special GuestsWe've invited a few special guests to make sure interesting music happens. This year's guests include Sandy and Caroline Paton, Kendall Morse, Rick Fielding, and the Missing Person Soup Kitchen Gospel Quartet (Bill and Becky Kimmons and Will Fanning).
FeesGetaway fees depend on whether you're an FSGW member or not, and whether you're an adult or a child. Fees are determined by our actual costs to run this event--food, camp rental, etc. The fees for 2002 can be found on the registration form, downloadable here in .pdf form.RegistrationA registration form can be found in the FSGW newsletter, or downloaded here. It's in .pdf format, which can be read with Acrobat Reader which can be downloaded here, if you don't already have it. You can print it out on your own printer, and mail it in with the appropriate fees.
FacilitiesThe dining hall, several common rooms, the pub, the drama barn, the dance barn (with a hardwood sprung floor), and the outdoor pavilion offer all-weather spaces for music making and dancing. NO SMOKING is allowed in any of the camp buildings.If you choose to go to bed, there are more than 50 rooms, mostly in modern cabins. They feature indoor flush plumbing and hot showers; comfortable beds with box-spring mattresses (bring your own linens and bedding). There are handicapped-accessible cabins with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms for those who need them; please indicate any special needs when you register. Cabins are not usually heated (bring warm clothes!), although we will be permitted to bring low-wattage space heaters, providing they don't overwhelm the camp's electrical system (check with the organizers for details). You may also bring electric blankets and the like, and there are electical outlets in every cabin. If you prefer to bring a tent or your own RV, you may do so, and camp on the grounds (no discounts, but you get guaranteed privacy!). If you don't want to sing, there's a pond with boats (and stocked with fish), tennis courts, ball fields, and a trail through the woods to the banks of the Susquehanna. The immediate area offers antiques, history and horse farms. (See more of Camp Ramblewood at its website: www.ramblewood.com.)
Handicapped AccessibilityCamp Ramblewood is on a hillside. Many buildings are wheelchair accessible, though some are not. With advanced notice, we will try to avoid scheduling things you might want to attend in those inaccessibile spaces. For folks who cannot manage the hill, a limited number of vehicles will be permitted to drive about the camp. Please contact the organixer, Charlie Baum at 301-587-2286 if you have mobility problems and would like a Ramblewood handicapped access pass, allowing you to drive up and down the hill.
For further information, please contact the Program coordinator: Charlie Baum at getaway@fsgw.org or 301-587-2286 or via a Mudcat Private Message. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Charlie Baum Date: 01 Sep 02 - 12:23 AM Shortcut to download for people who just want to register: http://fsgw.org/getreg.pdf --Charlie Baum |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Barry Finn Date: 01 Sep 02 - 12:34 AM Won't miss it this time either. See ya there. Barry |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Jeri Date: 01 Sep 02 - 08:56 AM To download, mouse onto any of the above links that go to http://fsgw.org/getreg.pdf, Right click on the link and select "Save Target As." Stick it in a file somewhere to print later. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Peg Date: 01 Sep 02 - 09:09 AM Darn! I can't be there. I will be in England at the Buffy conference. Have a great time everyone! Peg
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Dani Date: 01 Sep 02 - 09:10 AM Whooo HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Is it too early to get this excited?! I've been too busy this year to sing more than twice, possibly three times, but I'm coming anyway to join in on the choruses. Dani |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Morticia Date: 01 Sep 02 - 09:26 AM Well, I'm getting excited and my plane ticket is booked. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Homeless Date: 01 Sep 02 - 10:24 AM We've already got plane tickets too. Can anyone suggest the best way to get from the airport to the getaway? Is a rental car the only option? |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Bill D Date: 01 Sep 02 - 11:41 AM Homeless ..."the airport"?? which one?...sometimes rides can be arranged. Plenty of time to plan...*smile* |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Homeless Date: 01 Sep 02 - 12:51 PM Hey Bill, I was hoping that "rides could be arranged" in some manner. Or at least a carpool or something. I didn't want to put out too much information until I knew there was some kind of opportunity tho. *g* We're getting into Baltimore around 2:30. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: GUEST,harpgirl Date: 01 Sep 02 - 01:01 PM Does Ramblewood have camping? |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Bill D Date: 01 Sep 02 - 06:10 PM well, I know at least one family pitched a tent last year...it is not set up for LOTS of camping, but they seem to be pretty loose about it. Homeless...2:30 Friday at BWI?...sounds like a distinct possibility..*smile*...I know of several folks who will be going from DC area to Ramblewood Fri. afternoon...including me...... and (Rita) Ferrara & I 'tend' to be early, as she does the workshop schedule, and I just like to be early..*grin*...We have a large van. Ongoing discussions as time approaches (we need to see how many others are flying in and need rides and coordinate)....PMs if you wish.. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Jeri Date: 01 Sep 02 - 06:25 PM Vixen & Reynaud usually set up a tent. I'm thinking of doing it this year. There would be a lot less snoring in my own tent. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Bill D Date: 02 Sep 02 - 11:29 AM a few devlish souls debated a "snoring workshop" a few years ago...we imagined going around on Friday night and Saturday night with a tape recorder and taping snores...then playing it back on Sunday and asking attendees to guess the snorers...*grin*....
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Tinker Date: 02 Sep 02 - 04:00 PM Thanks for the cllickies, I've downloaded my form and I'll send it off tommorrow. Tinker |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: GutBucketeer Date: 02 Sep 02 - 04:49 PM Hey, I didn't hear anyone snoring. Everytime I woke up it was quiet :-). The green earplugs work great! JAB
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Big Mick Date: 02 Sep 02 - 06:37 PM I am giddy with excitement. You ever seen a man my size get giddy? It is not a pretty sight. I believe that her Royalness, the head Mother at Mother Earth News, none other than our own Wyo Woman, Racy Kacy Compton is also going to be in attendance. Charlie, my registration is forthcoming. Mick |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: SINSULL Date: 02 Sep 02 - 07:05 PM I don't snore...end of discussion. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Jeri Date: 02 Sep 02 - 07:20 PM Note to self: don't forget duct tape. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Bill D Date: 02 Sep 02 - 08:05 PM WyoWoman?? wow....*note to self..don't forget the bubble wrap!* |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Amos Date: 02 Sep 02 - 08:57 PM GodDAMMIT!! Why does everything East of Yuma have to be so damn far away???!!! Wishing i could join you Wylde Wuns....but, I'll be there is my thoughts, calling out "LET the Wylde Rumpus Begin!". A |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Bert Date: 03 Sep 02 - 01:37 AM You ever seen a man my size get giddy? The TROLL in Harry Potter!!! |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Charlie Baum Date: 03 Sep 02 - 10:09 AM Camping is welcome, if you'd prefer to stay in your own tent or RV. (No discount on price, though--sorry.) Ramblewood may be East of Yuma, but there are good travel bargains available to Baltimore (BWI) on Southwest Airlines. --Charlie Baum |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: MMario Date: 05 Sep 02 - 04:09 PM I've downloaded the app - requested the days off - just waiting for the paycheck to send it in! |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Amergin Date: 05 Sep 02 - 04:32 PM well piss....yet another year i cant make it...sigh... |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: kendall Date: 05 Sep 02 - 05:13 PM I can't make those links work. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: kendall Date: 05 Sep 02 - 05:17 PM It just came through. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Tinker Date: 05 Sep 02 - 08:27 PM Forms and check went in the mail today.... Can't wait....Tinker |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Barry Finn Date: 05 Sep 02 - 09:10 PM Glad you're making it this time MMario. I owe you a couple songs if you'll remind me. Hey Big Mickey, will ya hold a CD for me (ya, I'm willing to pay). Besides I'll be right up front with ya, I'm stealing a couple songs from ya. Barry |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Big Mick Date: 06 Sep 02 - 12:49 AM Done deal, Barry. I will have a supply with me. And..........go ahead and swipe 'em. I got them from someplace anyway.......hahahahaha. I can't wait to see you, my friend. Bringing the Missus? If not, then give her a big hug from The Mick. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Janie Date: 06 Sep 02 - 09:05 PM Yippee!!!! Can't wait to get away to the Getaway. I don't snore either, Sinsull--it was sister Annie throwing her snore and making it sound like me! I know--if it gets too bad, let's you and me go crawl in the tent with Jeri *BG*. Alan C--will ya sing with me again? Janie |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: GUEST,mg Date: 07 Sep 02 - 01:50 AM maybe we can do a satellite link from Sunnycamp....just joking although we probably could..we got some honker something at the WSU station. Someone will have a cell phone and we'll call and we'll see how you are all faring. And Amos and Amergin, within your geographical area that very same weekend is a brand new camp that you can attend for only $50 if you register right now, and you don't have to fly to get there..just a beautiful drive on a guaranteed sunny day. How much is FSGW? I couldn't get the pdf file on my computer. How many people usually go? Do you all cook or have a cook there? (How do you, or do you, handle the blue book question?) mg
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Big Mick Date: 07 Sep 02 - 08:45 AM Mary, the cost for the entire weekend is US$161.00. That is three nights lodging, meals and all the workshops, singarounds, and miniconcerts you can stand. If you want to come in Saturday and Sunday only, it is about $150.00. Or you can day camp it, but I forget what the cost is. It seems like there are about 200 to 250 attendees. It is an amazing gathering. The FSGW folks are wonderful hosts. Speaking for myself, I have been made to feel very welcome at this event from the beginning. One thing I would strongly encourage is that Mudcatters that come to this event mix freely. When we do our singaround in the cabin, let us invite our FSGW hosts to jump right in. Mick |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: kendall Date: 07 Sep 02 - 09:39 AM What is the meaning of those two black lines at the bottom of the registration page? They are partially blocking Jennifer's address. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: harpgirl Date: 07 Sep 02 - 10:11 AM I'm thinking this might be the year I attend. It is a bit on the pricey side with driving expenses and all, though. Of course, me mum has already told me not to go since she will worry too much about me driving alone.... I can't find directions to Ramblewood from Havre de Grace on Map Quest. Can you have a campfire at your campsite? Are there any actual campsites? I'm not the dormitory type, I'm afraid. I prefer the woods... |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: wysiwyg Date: 07 Sep 02 - 10:25 AM Well, BOO, we are sponsoring and hosting a guitar/fiddle workshop on the evening of the 18th, so I'll keep you all in my thoughts. (Don't mind the cursing....) Barry, if you are through with the little plucked psaltery I lent you when you were sick, could you give it to Mmario? He and I can connect eventually-- OK Mmario? And anyone passing through our area on the way there or back is welcome to crash space here with us-- between Williamsport PA and Corning/Elmira NY. ~Susan
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Big Mick Date: 07 Sep 02 - 03:02 PM Harpgirl, you should PM Charley Baum, and he can guide you in. I could tell you, but I don't know the names of the roads. I can drive right to it, but can't explain it. You can pitch a tent, I imagine, but it is more fun in the cabin. Can't wait to meet. This is going to be a dandy. Mick |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Barry Finn Date: 07 Sep 02 - 06:54 PM Thanks WYSIWYG for the loan it was extremely thoughtful & kind. I will bring it with me & pass it along to MMario, ok MMario. Sorry you're tied up else where, it would've been such a treat to meet you there. If there's anything I can do in return let me know. I'm gonna (with the help of my kids) try to send alond with your psaltery, if it's ok with MMario, a bunch of religious slave & prison work songs, knowing you have a bit of a liking for this kind of stuff. Hopefully we'll meet somewhere donw the line. And thanks again. LOL. Barry |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Bill D Date: 07 Sep 02 - 06:58 PM Charlie will give 'explicit' directions...he is our living, breathing AAA...(it's not far off of I95, just south of the Penn. border) or you can click on this handy-dandy page from the Ramblewood web page *grin*... (as I was typing, I said "hey...I'll bet.." and I entered '"Camp Ramblewood" map' into Google...voilá!...ain't I clever?... No?...Cute?....ok, never mind... (there will probably be a couple of little signs posted along the last part, also) |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Jeri Date: 07 Sep 02 - 07:09 PM Anybody else having a problem figuring out what the heck Barry's talking about regarding MMario who WILL be at the Getaway? I think his brain was scrambled when Mick french kissed him last year. I sent off application and money today. And if I can find Ramblewood in the dark, ANYBODY can find it. I SWEAR I'm gonna get there early this year. And Mick, IF YOU SHOW UP at 0-DARK-30 ON SATURDAY MORNING, HOPE SOMEBODY BROUGHT BAZOUKI-STRING-CUTTERS TO GET YOU DOWN FROM THE FLAGPOLE! Ahem...ok, I feel better now. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Gorgeous Gary Date: 07 Sep 02 - 07:09 PM I'll be there! And now that I have a DSL line, maybe I'll even manage to turn up in these parts often enough that some of y'all will actually remember who I am! Also, having just gotten home from the World Science Fiction Convention in San Jose, I can turn my attention fully to practicing the traditional end of my reportoire... -- Gary |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: MMario Date: 07 Sep 02 - 08:45 PM Barry was talking to WYSIWYG - and yes Barry - is okay - |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Jeri Date: 07 Sep 02 - 09:09 PM Oops. MMario, I thought Barry was talking to you and YOU weren't coming after you said you were gonna be there, and...er, never mind. But thanks for explaining. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: wysiwyg Date: 07 Sep 02 - 09:27 PM Barry-- uh oh, now ya got me running around like a little excitable puppy dog! *G* Didja actually learn how to play the durn thing? Be sure you show Mmario how you got along on it! *G*G* ~Susan |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Fortunato Date: 07 Sep 02 - 10:51 PM Hey BillD. Have Ferrera get PM Bobert. He's PMs me looking for you guys.
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Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Fortunato Date: 07 Sep 02 - 10:53 PM uh, that's PMd not PMS. Sorry about that. |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: Bill D Date: 07 Sep 02 - 11:06 PM ok |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: kendall Date: 08 Sep 02 - 09:53 PM Does anyone know why Jennifer's address is partly blocked? Are we supposed to send it somewhere else? |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: CarolC Date: 09 Sep 02 - 12:38 AM JtS and I are planning on making it to the Getaway this year. We're looking forward to seeing everybody there ;-) |
Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2002 From: karen k Date: 09 Sep 02 - 01:20 AM Kendall, if you go to the FSGW website you can download it ok from there. I got those 2 black lines first also and then I got it directly from the website and it's fine. So glad you are coming again. See you there. |
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