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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Jeri Date: 19 Oct 04 - 07:07 PM Marion, I'd wondered what happened to you. Sorry about the tooth and the job. Yes, that was the song by M. Ted that Mick sang. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: George Papavgeris Date: 19 Oct 04 - 07:11 PM I missed the Sunday concert, having left early. Does anyone have the lyrics to M Ted's song? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Susan A-R Date: 20 Oct 04 - 12:01 AM What a weekend, from hugs and songs on Friday night to bleary eyed breakfast and hugs on Monday Morning it was teriffic! Playing with Pauline, David, Lucy et al, a quiet session with someone named Tom from NJ (rats, didn't realize there were two of them, wonder which Tom from NJ it was) The wild Saturday night sing, the jug band experience, Ron's viola, Sitting in the sun listening to Ed Trickett, (and having Joe Offer come up and say "Since I left Plumtree down in Tennesee, it's the first time I've been warm" just cracked me up, Playing Fiddle with Alaska Mike, the song someone sang to a Yeats poem about a fox hunter in the "in other words" work shop, Jack Beck's ballad workshop (I now have three Bothy Ballad recordings to listen to) "When the Rolls are Served Up Yonder" as sung by Carley? singing for a couple of hours with Allan C, Janie's great gospel songs, Karen K and Big Mick's song about the Seal people in Saturday night's talent show, and riding to and from with Jim Bunch. What a wonderful way to book end that weekend. There's more, I know, but I still have a sleep debt. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Ron Davies Date: 20 Oct 04 - 12:05 AM Actually this isn't Ron, it's Jan, just wanted to say how sad I am that I missed this years Getaway. I was so looking forward to it, as Ron and I have some great duets worked out now. We were so looking forward to singing them at various workshops and the concerts. I missed Ron dreadfully all weekend, but I am so glad that he went and had such a wonderful time as he always does. I didn't however, miss the cold damp condtions of Camp Ramble Wood. Ron came home dressed in seven layers of various T-shirts, sweatshirts and sweaters and topped it all off with a water proof jacket! Now I was pretty cold here without him, as he is my incredibly warm and toasty, life sized furry teddy bear, and I really missed not having him to cuddle up with at night. Unfortunately I was not at all well enough to go to the Getaway this year, after weeks of looking forward to it. Rats I say, but hopefully I will be OK for next year. I told Ron to go without me as I would have hated for him to have missed all the fun too. Of course next year I expect the Getaway to be held in warm sunny Hawaii, so that I too don't have to wear seven layers! Oops, Ron has just walked in, so I had better go and give this space back to him. I am so glad that you all had such a wonderful time. Take care everyone and bye for now............................ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Ron Davies Date: 20 Oct 04 - 12:14 AM Yup, everybody better watch out for Jan--never can tell what she might do--might even do some postings under my name. This is really Ron. It really was a wonderful Getaway (again)---and what makes it better and better are all the Mudcatters, especially from outside the DC area----you really have revitalized the Getaway---new people, new (or old) songs, new experiences, new jokes, new traditions----it's just fantastic. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Sorcha Date: 20 Oct 04 - 12:35 AM WHERE ARE THE BLEEDIN PICS???? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Ebbie Date: 20 Oct 04 - 03:15 AM Just got in the door. I too have a serious sleep deficit- and oh, so worth it! The whole weekend was just totally wonderful. I continually found myself in a roomful of strangers- and something in me knew everyone. It was an experience I will never forget. The voices, the harmonies, the emotions, the generous spirits, the delight, the cold... More later. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: katlaughing Date: 20 Oct 04 - 03:58 AM Health, energy and the pocketbook willing...NEXT YEAR!! Thanks for sharing, everyone. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Jeri Date: 20 Oct 04 - 09:03 AM Jan, I missed you. I have nightmares about getting too sick to go to the Getaway. I've had colds before the Getaway that I'd mosty gotten over but were still messing up my voice when I went, and I've come down with colds during. If I'd felt as rotten before I left as I did last year on Sunday, I would have stayed home. None of them have been that serious, but staying up all night singing and freezing my butt off are really good ways to make a cold something worse. Ron, I wish I'd played more music with you. David the Harp too, and I don't think I played at all with Pauline except a bit on Friday night. I didn't find any nice, loud informal acapella singing during the whole weekend. I don't know whether the usual suspects were tired, frozen, sick, or just buggered off back home. I possibly just missed it. As to pictures, I'd like to see them too. The photographers are probably still recovering. One of the funnier things that happened was in the dining hall on Monday morning when people were leaving. Someone wanted to take a group shot (I missed the beginning of this) and folks were standing in that tiered, group photo formation. There were about 7 cameras. The funny thing was, pictures would be taken, then someone else would wander in and be directed to join the group. More pictures would be taken, then someone else would wander in, and...etc. If somebody were clever enough, they could make the sequence of photos into a little movie, with popping noises when another face magically appeared. I brought my camera, and never once got it out. I was too busy playing, singing, or talking, and much too lazy to go up a hill to fetch it. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Charlie Baum Date: 20 Oct 04 - 09:28 AM Susan A-R--that was Tom Gibney you were playing fiddle with (as opposed to Tom Goddard; both Tom G's are from New Jersey.) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: GUEST,MMario Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:06 AM Where to start? One of the things about Getaway is that it seems memories tend to GROW rather then fade - as someone else's stories trigger memories and you think"How could I forget to mention *THAT*!" Some small incidents stand out in your mind; others blur and blend - having an extra night of "Getaway" at WYSIWYG'S on the way home was a godsend for me - not only breaking the drive but letting me taper off from the "high" of Getaway. To the entire FSGW - THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I can't say it enough - not only getting to meet 'catters face to face - but getting to meet the FSGW members - to hear their reminiscences of getaways past; their music etc, etc, etc. A couple of people chided me Friday evening for not singing (this was EARLY evening - I did sing later) when the truth was I was happily wallowing in the music going on around me. Janie - "my" song about the wolfhound is titled "The Wolfhound" (oddly enough) - lyrics by Alan of Oz as folk-processed by my brain. it's in the DT - and there is at least one thread on it in the forum. the 'Jam at Jeri's Stump' rendered by Big Mick - only missing a chorus of Shellbacks...maybe that can be remedied next year? katlaughing - health is a valid excuse - as far as energy we'll give transfusions as needed while you are with us (the amount of energy sizzling around at Getaway is incredible)- and pocketbook - heck - we'll find some way of getting past that. YOU NEED TO DO GETAWAY! Amos - you have no excuses. *grin* Thanks to those who helped cover my flubs in the shanty session - and those who put up with "Boris the Blue-balled Reindeer" at the parodies session - I had to get it out of my system! The "fat chorus" and the "loud chorus" groups were great - I skipped the Gospel session - what a stupid thing to do!!!! Ebbie and KT - I wish Alaska were closer - much closer! Mike - dammit you have to stop writing songs for me to steal!!!! My repetoire is going to be so heavily Mike Campbell I could get arrested for illegally impersonating a musician! - (but I missed Tawmie) Brain still swinging in deranged circles - guess I better pay a bit of attention to work. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Bill D Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:08 AM ok...just to prove we were there *grin*...here's one of MY pics from that strange attempt at farewell pics (and, yes Jeri...my son, Darriel (Shadowmonk), took about 3 in a row that ARE almost a movie) but here's maybe the best one dunno what was wrong, but ¾ of my pics will need to be lightened a bit for decent viewing. Some of those spaces were dark, and sometimes, especially in the theater barn, it was hard to get a shot without window glare. I am working on them, and will put up a few teasers today before we get a good, annotated set, so Sorcha won't be saying "NOW WHO'S THAT?" |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: GUEST,MMario Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:17 AM speaking of Darriel - I had a number of good conversations with him - including one that had us both daydreaming of a Getaway where we could get the "Pyrates Royale" in attencence. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Amos Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:19 AM Great photo, Bill -- who are all those people? :D A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Janie Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:19 AM Wahhhh! I wanna go back! Janie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Bill D Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:21 AM ok, one more....here is Big Mick pouring a toast to the happy couple at the wedding reception party/soireé/happening it took some work to get that one from too dark to 'tolerable'...I will work on more. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Janie Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:31 AM Barry Finn and Keith Baldwin--where were you guys? Missed you both. Sunday night singing in the cabin with Susan A-R, Allan C, Joe Offer and Gutbucketeer was absolutely dreamy. Standing out under the stars, holding the resident cat and singing alone to the moon at 2:00 am was pretty dreamy too. El Greko is pretty dreamy too:>) Janie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Bill D Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:34 AM front to back and then left to right Charlie Baum sitting, Susan A-R, Jeri, Joe Offer, Gutbucketeer(Jim Bunch) Ferrara, Ebbie, Tinker,,,,then next row back CET(Charmion), Janie? peeking over, SINSULL, Micca, Kendall & Jacqui, Karen Kobela, Carly back 'row'..Bill D peeking over, Mick, MMario- I guess, Alaska Mike, KT, Edmund (of Edmund & Charmion) if I got any wrong or mispeled anyone, beat me NEXT year... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: wysiwyg Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:38 AM Bill, I think you need to go back to bed. That's a so clearly a SALAD BAR-- are those people merely the Mudcat Food that isn't food? Or were you all forced to commit cannibalism to maintain body heat? :~) ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: GUEST,MMario Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:40 AM I *think* those peoples is: (left to right across the top - more or less)BillD, Charmion,Janie,Big Mick, MMario, Alaska Mike, KT, CET, Kendall, Jacqui, KarenK, Carly (Next layer) Rita Ferrara, Ebbie, Sinsull, tinker (in front of Sinsull); Micca, (drop down to) Joe offer, Gutbucketeer (across front)Susan A-R; Jeri, Charlie Baum. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Stilly River Sage Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:40 AM Thank-you, Bill, for posting that photo of Kendall and Jacqui! The event sounds wonderful, and very tempting for next year. One wonders where a relative non-musician would fit in, with a head crammed full of obscure lyrics learned years ago? I don't play anything that is up to public performances, not even the piano any more, though I studied for many years. Singing along and filling in blank spots, I guess! I can also cook (feeding people works at these things, doesn't it? Or is there staff on site who do this?) How many Mudcatters were there, do you think? I'll have to go do some research on old threads to learn more about previous Getaways. SRS |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Janie Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:41 AM re: the group shot from the bottom sitting Charlie Baum; 1st row, kneeling, from left Susan AR, Jeri, Joe Offer, Gutbucketeer: next row, from left Ferrara, Ebbie, Tinker, Sinsull, Micca, Kendall, Jacqui C (now Morse), Karen, and am not sure who the lady is on the end of that row. Last row (well, sort of a row) Bill D., Charmion, Janie, Big Mick, may be MMario (can't tell for sure), Alaska Mike, KT and Ed. Janie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Bill D Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:44 AM SRS...we have lots of folks attend who don't sing 'much'(or don't admit to it), and who fit right in.. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Janie Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:46 AM Oops! MMario, I cross posted with you, and you know ALL the names! SRS, many of us are there because we love the music and love to sing and listen, but do not play an instrument or consider ourselves to be musicians. This event is much more about participation and sharing of music than about performance. So start saving your pennies. Janie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: GUEST,MMario Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:46 AM my favorite kind of picture - I can claim to be there - but no one is sure... I'd say that was maybe half? possibly a third of the mudcatters - but I prefer to think of them as a cross section of "getaway goers" because when you get down to it - don't make no nevermind whether they are on the cat or not - |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: GUEST,MMario Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:49 AM SRS - yes there is a staff to cook aside from the potluck on Friday - but *discussion* of food certainly takes place (quite lively ones!) and a head full of obscure lyrics will fit right in! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Bill D Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:52 AM 'maybe' a third...I have pics of many more, some of whom are not regular posters..(like Tone-Deaf Dave and Dan Schatz and Lorraine...etc..) and pics of some who had not been here before, like Bobert & M Ted....I'll look at the list...I'm guessing 60-70 |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Jeri Date: 20 Oct 04 - 11:06 AM SRS, the camp staff does food, but quite a few non-performers come, and some who say they 'don't sing'. You'd be amazed at how many of them wind up singing a song or two though, because they've got a song and feel comfortable enough. The late night cabin music is completely unstructured, although it's usually a singaround to give everyone a chance. It's like a big informal party in a living room...a very cold living room. Think campfire singing as opposed to open mics or anything like that. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: jacqui.c Date: 20 Oct 04 - 11:14 AM Well, here we are back in Maine after a wonderful wedding and honeymoon. I can't think of a nicer group of people with whom I could have chosen to spend that time. From the moment we arrived on Friday I was made to feel so welcome by everyone I met and I now have major crushes on just about all of you. Biggest highlight of the weekend for me was watching Kendall and Ed Trickett picking on the deck behind the dining hall. That was an hour and a half of pure magic as it marked a real turning point for the stubborn old b****r, from thinking that he was all washed up as a performer. As a result it did beat our reception into close second. (Kendall is a little concerned that I have categorised the two events in this way but I have to be honest and I think that you all will understand why) On that event, I can't say how much it meant to both of us. Thanks to you all, and I will not mention any names here. You made the celebration of our marriage the most wonderful time. I love all of you for that. Later that evening Kendall told me that, at last, he understood that he was loved for himself and not just for the voice he had lost. He said that he could feel the emotion in that room and it made him see what I and others had been telling him for so long. By the way ladies, he's not off limits just because he's married. If you want a hug, go ahead, he's got enough love for all of us. I'm sure there's more I'll want to put in here but that will do for the moment. I love you all. Jacqui Morse |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: GUEST,MMario Date: 20 Oct 04 - 11:38 AM 'bout time he figgered that out. Just keep a two-by-four handy to whupp him upside the head if he backslides. and folks - I walked by at one point while Kendall and Ed and Jacqui were out on the porch - and tho' I would have gleefully broken arms or sacrificed small rodents to stay and listen - I didn't - and you know why? It was too intimate a moment to intrude on - not just the music - but the glow from Jacqui as she watched- I can see why she rates it as her top moment from Getaway. Another comment I heard re: Kendall over the weekend - "The man could recite Leviticus and have the crowd eating out of his hand" and it's true. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Amos Date: 20 Oct 04 - 11:47 AM Wow, that picture just 'bout makes me cry fo' happy. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Stilly River Sage Date: 20 Oct 04 - 11:57 AM "Just about?" You're one tough bird, Amos! These are several wonderful accounts (touches tissue to corner of eye. . .) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Ferrara Date: 20 Oct 04 - 12:16 PM Mick & everyone, the Shellback Chorus folks loved the Getaway, bless their marvelous hearts, and are starting to talk about another trip across the pond. Probably happen in 2006, rather than next year. For the people who haven't been to a Getaway, this is a marvelous shanty chorus group started by Derek Seed. His idea was to find wonderful non-professional singers and give them a chance to spotlight their talents. There are about 60 members of the chorus, and 24 of them came to the U.S. last year, starting their trip with the FSGW Getaway. Each person has three songs they lead, that they have rehearsed with the group, and their concerts vary as to who leads what. HOWEVER, they also have their own wonderful individual repertoires so the variety of music they offer is pretty wide. Dani, your story about listening to the waltz jam made me melt, too. I remembered the song you all sang in Sunday's concert: "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." I've never enjoyed it so much. I especially loved watching Dani's bright smile as she sang. It's gotten so the Getaway wouldn't be the same without her bringing that lovely smile. Has anyone besides Jeri heard Elizabeth Laprelle's CD? I got to host her and her family for a house concert, meet them all and hear the songs live. Dottie H said it was the best concert she ever heard. Sandy Laprelle, Elizabeth's uncle Jon and aunt Amy, and their family friend Jim Lloyd are also on the CD. Jon, Amy and Jim are old-time musicians, folklorists & collectors. We tried to get Jim Lloyd to the Getaway this year but he had a commitment for Saturday. He teaches old-time guitar & banjo as well as being a great person to jam with. Maybe another year. I missed the MPSKGQuartet too, and you did get the name right Jeri, for which you should win a prize. We let the know the dates too late: Becky Kimmons was taking care of her 96 year old grandmother so her mom could go to a college reunion; Bill was hosting a Fairport Convention concert in Charleston, WV; and Will Fanning was home running his inn. They all send their love. They call themselves Soup Kitchen now. There's a new CD, better than the first one if you can believe it. Check the Soup Kitchen web site. There's another memory of the Getaway that just came up, reading Janie's comment about "other counselors." Saul Broudy's wife Colleen is a counselor for breast cancer patients. That reminded me that Colleen and Saul were married in June but they couldn't get to the wedding celebration, and Colleen couldn't see the Sunday concert, because there's NO way to get into the TV room without dealing with steps. Colleen and Lisa listened to the concert just outside the room at the foot of the steps. Made me more aware than I've ever been, of the need to build in facilities for wheelchair access. And wish we had arranged the room so the performers were closer to the stairs so Colleen and Lisa could hear better. It's so EASY to be insensitive and unconscious, isn't it? Colleen is another of those people who aren't Mudcatters but still come to the Getaway from a distance, many years, and it was wonderful to see both her and Saul. Rita |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Ferrara Date: 20 Oct 04 - 12:29 PM This thread is going too fast for me. I'm still responding to things people said two hours ago.... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: GUEST,MMario Date: 20 Oct 04 - 12:53 PM AHEM - BTW Max? No pictures have arrived in my mailbox yet. I find out this guy has been emailing pictues of Lily Ani to people - and I ain't seen a single one of them!!!!! (well - I have *now* because he had print outs - proper daddy style) but sinsull gets to put them up as wallpapers - 'n I want lily pictures for my 'puter!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Janie Date: 20 Oct 04 - 01:04 PM Actually, Rita, the song was "Good News." Wouldn't have bothered to correct you, but I can just imagine all these people trying to "picture" a rousing chorus of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" :*) Janie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Jeri Date: 20 Oct 04 - 01:09 PM And what bathroom isn't up or down a set of stairs? The gym, but that's up a big hill, and I don't remember hand rails, I don't know if the door's wide enough. I think a wheel chair accessible porta-potty would have been better than nothing. The food must've been hard to reach. No, we often don't think about things like that when somebody's not around and we notice them having problems. Rita, Elizabeth's CD is absolutely wonderful! Anyone who loves traditional American music should have a copy of it. I should have bought 10 or so and either given 'em to folks or sold them up here. Jacqui, you said "Kendall told me that, at last, he understood that he was loved for himself and not just for the voice he had lost." |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Ferrara Date: 20 Oct 04 - 01:22 PM Janie, Thank You! Originally I qualified the song name with a memory-failure disclaimer, should have left it in shouldn't I? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Tinker Date: 20 Oct 04 - 01:23 PM Jacqui, dear old new friend, Friday night in the dining hall as SINS you and I proceded to get to know each other and make that dear old coot of your blush right past pink to full red alert is amongst my post Getaway smile moments. I wish Maine wasn't quite so far away. Of course if I had known how easily you fit in with the rest of us things could have goten way out of hand in planing the reception.(BG) Now I have a confesion, plea, and urgent request.. When all the wedding things were unpacked the video tape was missing. If anyone finds a white maxell video casette the return is beyond price. I wasn't feeling well and have no idea why it's not where I thought it was.. Sorry. Help tink |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: M.Ted Date: 20 Oct 04 - 02:12 PM I was a bit apprehensive about stepping into a camp full of strangers, two days into their merrymaking, but the first person I met was BillD who made such a fuss about finally meeting me, that I felt right at home--an experience that was repeated again and again-- Sorry about the one chord Blues, Bobert--I came in late, unprepared, and my fingers were to cold to play any chords changes--one chord is all I could manage(and not even a whole chord at that) but anyway, Jim Bunch has only one string on his gut bucket, and, with that washboard, Pene Azul didn't care if there were chords or not---it was a nice groove, though-- I sat down to eat with Ron Davies, and began to chat a bit with a couple of folks who happened to be sitting there--after a few minutes, Ron called me by name, which elicited the most remarkable response from KT and Ebbie, who acted as if I was a long lost family member-- Big Mick came over and gave me a big hug, another lost family member, found--As they say, you can always tell a Michigan boy--I am both flattered and honored that he liked the songs that I brought-and yes, Marion, one of them was "The Song of Kayla Rolland", which he sang at for the Sunday evening concert.. I have had that song "in the trunk" for a while now, and, until he sang it, I had no idea the effect that it would have on people-- As soon as I can, I will send the lyrics along to the DT (if they'll have them!)-- Jeri, I wish we had had some more time to chat--I know we could have come up with some chording workarounds--I'm glad you liked my song--- It was a bit overwhelming to finally meet Max and Joe and Pene, the alleged puppetmasters--not enough time right now to mention everyone else, but it was like a family reunion for me-- |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Dan Schatz Date: 20 Oct 04 - 02:22 PM NOT A REGULAR POSTER?! Well, all right, so I'm not a regular poster. But I still peek in from time to time.... Geeta and I had a wonderful (if frigid) time this year, and were extremely honored to have been included in Kendall and Jacqui's reception. (It was good champagne, too.) Thank you, Tinker, Sinsull, and the others who put it together and who thought of the other newlyweds. Of course, Kendall and Jacqui were the main attraction, and Jacqui is as warm, gracious and lovely as any of us could hope for for the cap'n. You're lucky to have found her, Kendall, and vise-versa. Working with El Greko on the songwriting workshop was fun - his music reminds me of no one so much as Ralph McTell. Leading "Big Fat Choruses" with Ed Trickett was also a lot of fun, with at least 50 people there and ready to sing, all in the space of an hour. Elizabeth LaPrelle was the big highlight for me this year, as last. Her CD was one of the best buys I've made in years, and I too wish I'd picked up a dozen. It's a joy to hear a musician - any musician - who has mastered a style of singing like that. She takes Appalachian singing out of the museum and gives it life again. Things that I missed this Getaway: Warmth! Hearing Jeri sing (though I did catch her playing fiddle nicely) Songs from a Hat - that sounded like my kind of fun Many other workshops - there just wasn't time for everything Soup Kitchen and others who couldn't make it this year The Sunday night concert - sorry, but we had to head home. It was a great time, and good to see friends, new, old, and lifelong. Dan |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: GUEST,MMario Date: 20 Oct 04 - 03:07 PM and something no one has mentioned yet - Nancy King singing onstage with Dan and Ken - something we are told hasn't occurred before. I have to admit - watching Ken sing exhausts me. Withdrawal setting in horribly - I have spent the last seven hours in a room filled with people without hearing one person (except myself) break into song, hum, whistle, or even noodle on an instrument! (Hard to believe, isn't it?) Thank goodness I am off to a ren-faire this weekend! I only have to put in one more day in this hellish music deprived environment. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Ebbie Date: 20 Oct 04 - 03:18 PM Among my funny memories is KT calling from the other room in the cabin, Oh, it hurts! I have been punching my cheeks. I lay there for a moment wondering what in the world she meant by that. Then she came out of the bathroom and repeated, It's so cold that I've been clenching my teeth and they hurt. Reminds me of the reported "I'm knackered" comment. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Jeri Date: 20 Oct 04 - 03:32 PM My meeting with M.Ted He passed me outside, stopped for a moment, and we shared a few brief words about something harmless - the weather or the amount of music or something. As he left to go wherever it was he was trying to get, I said, with all the tact and sensitivity of a person who got 3 hours of bad sleep the night before, something like "Hey, who are you?" and looked at his button. I didn't even know you were planning on being there! Guitar help is always welcome, but therenever seems to be enough time, and there are always 2 or 3 other places you want to be. Dan, I think the only two songs I sang were 1) at the Rick Fielding workshop, and 2) at the Sunday night concert. That last was a last minute decision. One shouldn't stuff one's self full of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, peasandcarrots, etc, run off for a bladder break when one thinks one has time, run back up those damned stairs when one hears "Jeri's up...anybody seen Jeri," THEN immediately launch into a song. I just put new strings on the fiddle before I left home. They were not only fresh, but a new type, too, and I hadn't quite gotten used to them. They don't allow me to play too quietly - if I try, they squawk. Wish I'd played more, wish I'd sung more, wish I'd gotten to more workshops, and I wish I could have gotten more sleep. When someone manages to invent a transporter, I hope they figure out time travel, too. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: MMario Date: 20 Oct 04 - 04:29 PM Who was it that mentioned the "name button squint" as a menuever they were seeing a lot? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Noreen Date: 20 Oct 04 - 05:00 PM Just read this thread through all in one go and have filled up with tears several times... so many lovely memories of last year, remembering so many wonderful people and unforgettable experiences. Jamming with David's harp while assorted Shellbacks noisily swopped versions of shanties out in the hall with the natives... :0) that weekend took some beating. But it looks like you lot have created yet another set of fantastic memories to pile on top of the old. Wonderful, wonderful people. I am determined to meet up with you all again- thanks for the offer of accommodation Tinker, I have been bearing that in mind when thinking of future plans for future years..... (Rita and Bill- I bought some Cadbury's Snack chocolate biscuits to send you so you'd have something to cheer you up after the return home from the Getaway. Time's just flown by though.... perhaps you'll get them for Christmas..... but I have been thinking about you all!!) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Catherine Jayne Date: 20 Oct 04 - 05:56 PM I have just spoken to Micca on the phone at Sinsull's. he is having such a good time...it was the best birthday pressie I could have given him! Well I WILL be there next year..hopefully with Micca. I am booking time off as soon as next years holiday allowence out....I've even told work! I can't wait to see all the photos you all took and to hear all the tales of Micca's adventures when we are both back home. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Bill D Date: 20 Oct 04 - 06:00 PM aaaaawwwwww Noreen!..how wonderful to hear that those nice memories are still strong. Yep...it was 'different' this year, but always good. (I thought Cadbury's Snack biscuits had disappeared...my mouth waters. You are wonderful for remembering. ...and I DO know how time flies) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Ebbie Date: 20 Oct 04 - 06:38 PM These memories will linger with me for a LONG time. I was absolutely overwhelmed. First by the vocal music- the talent and skills of you people is phenomenal. I was bathed in it, immersed in it, drowned in it. Goosebumps on already chill flesh is a new experience for me. And then, by the heart-warming quality of the people I met at every turn. I do earnestly hope that no one judged me as being non-forthcoming or non-appreciative.. There are several valid reasons for why I didn't sing more: #1, I'm not a performer (although I am profoundly grateful for the people who are); #2, I have a small problem with claustrophobia and crowds in general (I love jams but I'm more comfortable with smaller groups of 5 to 15); #3, I had such a GRAND time just listening and absorbing. Oh, and recording. I pretty much filled up the 5 mini discs I had brought with me. The last one filled up on Sunday evening, so no recording from then on, which I regret. After I have the songs put on CDs I'm going to be busy learning lots of new songs. I did ask from time to time whether anyone objected to being recorded but if anyone does object, please feel free to PM me and let me know, and I'll delete any given song. (After I have learned it for myself. *G*) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 - MEMORIES From: Janie Date: 20 Oct 04 - 06:44 PM Ebbie, I did not have a chance to say anymore than hello to you, but that big smile that stayed on your face all weekend was as far from "non-forthcoming" or "unappreciative" as Juneau is from Key West! Janie |
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