Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,WYSIWYG
Date: 17 Oct 05 - 12:06 PM

Looking forward to everyone's 2005 Getaway Reflections Here... !

~S~

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 17 Oct 05 - 10:33 AM

Folks, this was simply the best yet. Great friends making great music. Dani had her girls there, and the wee Ducks were charming as they could be. This is a family event, if one wants it to be. There are a lot of kids here, and some of the adults, like Ken and Dan Schatz, grew up coming to these.

Too many memories to list, I will save that for Bobert's memory thread. But I will say this. Start saving now for next year. You will not regret it, and it will change your view of the music profoundly.

We will be in a new camp next year.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 17 Oct 05 - 12:29 AM

No, yer not, jimmyt...

And, BTW, you did an admirable job with the bass in my mini-cincert today.... Din't miss a lick...

Thanks agin'... n' thanks fir buyin' me that bird's nest I found... I really din'r want to give it up to the auction and there....sniff. it was wid a note on the aution paper to give it back to me...

The GWFS appeciates the $1.47 but, between you and me, you prolly could have got it cheaper...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jimmyt
Date: 16 Oct 05 - 11:46 PM

Hi all, I just returned from an INCREDIBLE 2 days at the Getaway.
The workshops were terrific, the jam sessions more than I could have ever hoped for, the Saturday night performance was terrific including the last big (no pun!) production number with some of the Mudcat lovelies in Lingerie that should be included in my thong catalog. Skarpi from Iceland, Niemanson from Guam, tons of English and Scottish and Welsh friends made and renewed. Canadians, folks from Alaska like KT and Ebbie, a great singer from Israel, plus the obligatory hundreds of folks from Takoma Park and Silver Spring, Maryland. My congratulations to all the folks from FSGW for a terrific weekend. I will write more tomorrow. I am too old to be up til 4 AM playing and singing!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: CarolC
Date: 16 Oct 05 - 11:23 PM

We have left the Getaway and are now visiting family in the area. The Ducks showed up late Friday evening, all safe and sound.

This was an incredible Getaway. Overall, this was the best Getaway I've been to so far (this was my third). I'll post more on the memories thread after it gets started.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: gnu
Date: 16 Oct 05 - 09:38 PM

Gee whiz.... I was so hoping for info on the MISSING!!!! I have been RATHER anxious since CC's last post. RATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: JudyB
Date: 16 Oct 05 - 07:19 PM

Charley slowed down enough to call around noon (well - slowed down is a bit of a misnomer - he kept phasing out as he was dashing to lunch while we talked) - said he was glad he took the extra blankets!! He also said he got to bed early - it was barely 4 am. Sounds as if everything is going great - and I'm sure I'll hear more once he's back home (though probably only after he's slept for 24 hours). Maybe next year....

JudyB

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Joe Offer
Date: 16 Oct 05 - 12:03 PM

I started going to the Getaways in 1999, and this one is the first I'm missed. Now that my weekend has quieted down for a few hours, I'm missing you all, and all the wonderful singing.
I can't complain, though. Debby McClatchy had her annual community concert last night, and it was a perfect old-time evening. And Riggy was up here for the first time. He was a guest performer, and did a wonderful job - and gave a nice plug for Mudcat from the stage.
I hope you're all having a wonderful time. Stay warm.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: wysiwyg
Date: 15 Oct 05 - 10:40 PM

SussexCarole had posted in the Ducks thread that she would see them Fri. AM for breakfast, so I had hoped she had seen them off-- that is, if she was not traveling with them to the G'way herself.

~S~

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: gnu
Date: 15 Oct 05 - 10:16 PM

Is Carole online at Ramblewood?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: wysiwyg
Date: 15 Oct 05 - 02:37 PM

Altho I hope they have already arrived, I PMed SussexCarole to see what she might know about their arrival plan.

~S~

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: gnu
Date: 15 Oct 05 - 01:06 PM

Gee I wish someone would tell us everthing is ducky with Jane and Geoff. QUACK!

I suppose, even if there is somebody with net access, they are too busy ramblin, ramblin, ramblin..........

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 15 Oct 05 - 02:27 AM

CarolC here.

First evening was fantastic! But we missed the Duck family. They didn't show up, and when I last talked to others about it, nobody knew where they were. I am probably the only person who attended this evening (Friday) who has internet access, so if anyone has information, they can post it here and I'll check this thread in the morning before I head back to Ramblewood.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: bbc
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 10:11 PM

Have a wonderful time (as I know you will), folks, & fill us in when you get home. Wish I could be w/ you, but school schedule & travel time doesn't give enough leeway.

love,

Barbara

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: gnu
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 07:47 PM

I wish I was a fly on the wall!!!! With a video camera.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 03:43 PM

Hallo all ,from Micks computer i' am beatin little sleep after a
long flight, the timediffrent is bad.
See you tonight all the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: gnu
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 02:24 PM

I am atwitter with anticipation and expectation reading these posts. I can envision scenes of meetings, introductions, reunions.... keep the posts rolling so others can vicariously enjoy this occasion.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 01:42 PM

KT and I are in College Park, awaiting the lovely Bobert's arrival. Last night we had a song-filled, heart-warming time at Fortunato and Susette's, along with immigres to the likes of Micca and CatsPhiddle, PaulineL, LeadFingers, Margot and the tiny Anna Grace, Tannywheeler, Ron Davies, T.J. O'Malley, Dotie, el Greko and Vanessa - I'm being bumped off here so I don't have time to list any others. Suffice it to say it was wonderful. Thanks, every buddy!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 10:39 AM

We are Chez Fortunato,where we arrived Yesterday, Chance and Suzettes House party was excellent,with a fine collection of frirnds old and new, now catsPHiddle, Leadfingers and I asnd our gracious host and hostess are collecting our thoughts and accoutrements for setting off, Hasta Luego Micca

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 08:24 AM

That's crazy talk, Mick. Get your butts out of bed, get everyone dressed, and HURRY UP!

Janie's still in her bathrobe, or we'd be there by now.

; )

See you soon. Safe travels to all.

Dani

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Tinker
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 07:27 AM

Giok.... I took Col K and later Ranger1 to two diffferent guitar shops in town today. Rows of D'addario strings, but no silk and steel. In fact just very confused faces. The only silk and steel I could find was a set of Martins. I bought two, if you and Mick can find the illusive preferred strings, I will just keep them.

Sorry

Tinker

See Mick I can be nice....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 01:26 AM

Hi Skarpi, Giok! See you tomorrow! Yay!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 01:23 AM

Dammit I posted that by accident, just after I realized that Mick was being scared, not scary! Oh well.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 01:22 AM

Nancy what the heck are you doing awake at this time of night? Don't you know the Getaway is tomorrow?

Mick that is scary. You must really be busy these days. Well at least you don't have to drive for 12 hours to get here this year.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Nancy King
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 01:08 AM

Geez, it looks like this might actually happen. Boggles the ol' imag....

See y'all tomorrow!!

Nancy

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 12:34 AM

I have Skarpi and Giok safely at home. We will be along in the early evening tomorrow. I may drop them off and come on back home ........

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Janie
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 11:51 PM

Weird....

Oh! Sorry. Getting used to a 'pass along' laptop from my sweet sis, Annie, and having a good bit of awkwardness. Dani, her daughters and I hope to be on the road no later than 9:00a.m.

I'm ready. I am REALLY ready for this. I don't know if most of you men know what a break this is for many of us 'married (or not), with children (or not)' women. Or maybe you do. Maybe it is very much the same for you.

There is so much fun, fellowship and the sharing of ourselves with one another through our music. It is small enough to have some connection with everyone there, at least in a song. It is a large enough gathering of a remarkably diverse assortment of souls to really demonstrate how music brings people together with common purpose.

In just the few brief years I have been coming, the Getaway has become an annual pilgrimage with elements of a spiritual retreat. It is an important event in my life.

I am forever grateful to the FSGW.

Bring items and $$ to spend for the silent auction.

Vote for Pedro.

Janie

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Tinker
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 11:06 PM

Or so he hopes...many have been lost in the muddy swamps of New Jersey.....

HeHeHe

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Col K
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 11:03 PM

This time it is really me
Sorry about that Mick, she hijacked the puter while I was away for a few secs.
Honest I am not in collusion with them, (stop it you are hurting) see they are attacking me already HELP.
They are dangerous people, hijacking others names as well, can we survive this year. Of course we can and we will come back even stronger.
See you all tomorrow
Col

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Col K
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 10:56 PM

SINSULL here. Maniacal? Have you forgotten? This is the year of Mary Sunshine, shy, retiring, gracious...As to the kiss, there is someone waiting here for you Mickie. Big, sloppy kisses and more. And she has her own engagement ring.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 10:34 PM

Take 0655 PST tomorrow morning. See ya there around 6-ish, if the creek don't rise.


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jimmyt
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 10:15 PM

I am leaving for Atlanta tomorrow AM and flight around 2. Will arrive in BWI at 4 and come on up as soon as I can gather some supplies. jimmyt

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 10:04 PM

Well, gol danged...

CarolC and JtS?!?!....

Too cool...
Sorcha?!?!?!?...

Too cool...

Well, I'z got my stuff packed up and gonna head up in the mornin' after a coupl;e stops... Pickin' up Ebbie and KT in College Park then we'll see everyone tomorrow night...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 09:08 PM

Gnu - it is such a shame you couldnt make it - hopefully next year?

We are at the Patons overnight and will be completing the journey tomorrow. Heres to a great weekend!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 06:56 PM

Gnu,

Somebody usually starts a Getaway Memories thread -- usually a couple of the first people who get home, whoever that may be. Just search for "Getaway". See you next year maybe?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: gnu
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 06:07 PM

OKAY... so... is this the official thread for all of you who have Gotaway to post about how much fun youse are having? Cause I am gonna trace it and I hope to enjoy a bit of it all vicariously through yours posts.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 05:35 PM

Sorch has landed in Bethesda...be there Friday afternoon!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: CarolC
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 05:31 PM

JtS and I are in Charlotte, North Carolina right now, mixing business w/pleasure. If all goes according to plan, we should be at Ramblewood sometime tomorrow (Friday) afternoon or early evening.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: InOBU
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 03:04 PM

Genie and I will see ya Friday eve... Uilleann Pipes and guitar in hand... lor

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 03:02 PM

just listing what I was bringing to supplicate Those Who Must Be Obeyed ...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Allan C.
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 02:58 PM

Naemanson, let's just say that the Ramblewood staff were just a little surprised last year when I rolled in at 1 PM. I was the first and only one for a bit more than two hours. It was okay. It gave me plenty of time to put the finishing touches on my gumbo. This year I plan to be there at least a half an hour later than that.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 02:54 PM

The official start time is 4 pm. If you're planning to help set up tables, set out chairs, etc, I guess you can arrive around 3:30 but your cabin and room assignments may not be ready by then.

Don't park in front of the dumpster at the Dining Hall, the Camp gets grumpy if they can't get to it, and rightly so.... park a bit farther away, on either side of the road, until you have your cabin assignment.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 02:53 PM

And here I was thinking he was equating ginger, chocolate, banjo, spare strings with some degree of masculinity.

Shows you where MY mind is at!

Dani

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 01:35 PM

What time should we start to arrive on Friday?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 11:42 AM

hung- Equivalent to wedged, but more common at Unix/C sites. ... Synonym with locked up, wedged; compare hosed. See also hang. A hung state is distinguished from crashed or down, where the program or system is also unusable but because it is not running rather than because it is waiting for something. However, the recovery from both situations is often the same.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 11:28 AM

Bruce,

I hope you mean hanged.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 07:58 AM

Mick,

Ginger, chocolate, banjo, spare strings...








Now, what were you saying about being hung?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 07:29 AM

There IS no safe place Amos, we'll have you surrounded.

He he he he he.............

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 12:46 AM

Don't worry, Mick, I'll be right behind ya!! Where ut;s afe. In the lee. :)


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 12 Oct 05 - 10:56 PM

And involving MaryLou in this was low. Have you no shame???????
... to stand against these maniacal she devils ......


Now Mick me lad, I explained very carefully that it was up to you. I could not tell Mary Lou and you could cope with "the situation" as it arises...and explain to your dear one at the same time... Twas truely the better part of valour letting us do your explaining for you....

Now as for maniacal she devils exhibiting shame ... not in this lifetime.

Love Ya Anyway

Bribes preferred in chocolate coating

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani
Date: 12 Oct 05 - 10:14 PM

I THINK it was Benjamin Franklin who (to en-courage the signers of the Declaration) said, "We must hang together or we will surely hang separately."

Dani

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 12 Oct 05 - 08:20 PM

Kendall knows exactly which side his bread is buttered.

We both wear pants, but his are probably prettier.

I went well beyond control many years ago, that's why he loves me!

He he he he he.......

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato
Date: 12 Oct 05 - 08:13 PM

Hey, Kendall, can't you control your woman? Who wears the pants in your family anyway? No pictures please...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 12 Oct 05 - 08:00 PM

He he he he ........ All packed up and ready to go as is my evil twin, Ms Mary.

Ladies, am I looking forward to this weekend!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato
Date: 12 Oct 05 - 07:54 PM

Hey catspaddle, ain't you up past your bedtime? You're going to need your rest when you get here, young lady...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 12 Oct 05 - 07:34 PM

Mick...if Irish men get ahead...perhaps someone better update my husband on that piece of information!!

You might be able to run, but you can't hide *Evil Grin*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: rumanci
Date: 12 Oct 05 - 07:02 PM

oh heck !
do I detect a note of panic Mick ?
blimey !
and you need the cavalry to turn up ?

(I may have to see that shower myself before I believe it !)


"maniacal she devils" ????????

Careful man ! .......I could resemble that remark too ..... oh dear !
now you've started something...........be VERY afraid

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Janie
Date: 12 Oct 05 - 06:52 PM

Not to worry Mick, I'll protect you (hehehehe)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 12 Oct 05 - 06:43 PM

I am starting to be afraid. I think I might have to work this weekend. Or maybe attend a funeral. Or did I have to stop and help out a dear friend in need? Take the dog to the vet?

I normally don't carry weapons to these things, but I thinking this is the year ........ relax, I am just kidding.

It ain't right, you people are making my stomach hurt. And involving MaryLou in this was low. Have you no shame???????

And just remember this, as you plan your devious and sadistic rituals. Irishmen don't get even ...... they get ahead.

Kendall .... you got to help me out here. Kendall? Amos? Bruce? Skarpi? George? ......... C'MON GUYS, A LITTLE ASSISTANCE HERE. IF WE HANG TOGETHER .........It's a helluva lot easier organizing unions, and taking the occasional ass whuppin', night in jail, than it is to get youse layabouts to stand against these maniacal she devils ......

Shit ........... I am well and truly screwed. Probably won't even get the first friggin kiss out of the deal.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 12 Oct 05 - 05:33 PM

And the after-burner, in case you need to make a fast Getaway?


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario
Date: 12 Oct 05 - 02:22 PM

should I pack the burner?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 05:30 PM

Oh - and I'm bringing a bootleg CD of the new album, to be released in February; if anyone has a portable player I might give them a sneak preview of "Anytown" and "Watermelon Seeds" in their full glory...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 05:27 PM

Packed and ready to go.
Just one sleepless night before we leave for the airport.
It's Vanessa's first time in the States, she's all excited.
Me, I'm blase about these things....

not.
Wheeee!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Col K
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 05:07 PM

I am being picked up by friends to take me to the airport in about 7 hours, I should arrive JFK at 1pm local time tomorrow(Weds).I am so looking forward to seeing so many friends again.
Not long now,
Col

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 04:50 PM

Tinks - I think that there might be some posteriors worth conserving on video - we just won't know for sure until we see them.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Janie
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 12:13 PM

Weather forcast gets better all the time.

4 days....

J

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 12:02 PM

posteriority?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 11:45 AM

I can say with almost full conviction that I have no desire, no need, and absolutely no interest in recording Mudcat men in lime green thongs in frozen weather conditions.... Now if i could figure out how it would be in the interest of history or posterity.... perhaps....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 11:04 AM

If I were sane there would be no reason to go to the getaway.

If someone wants full 5kg bags, PM me and I will let you know the cost- I can only supply the first 20 kg myself...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 10:54 AM

Bruce - you are a treasure! (a little insance, but a treasure!)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 10:52 AM

20kg of Thai ginger in the car... they have another box, if I need it: Will 20 kg be enough, or does someone want the other 20kg? 5 kg bags, I think...

Just waiting to see about tomorrow's launch...



And my thong is not lime-green, ao I won't bother bringing it...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 10:33 AM

Bobert, it will be open but it's Speed-Os or lime green thongs dress code.
Note to Tinker: bring the CamCorder.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 07:59 AM

So what's new Amos?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 10 Oct 05 - 11:11 PM

Jacqui, you in a HEAPPA trubble.....



A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Oct 05 - 09:30 PM

Speak for yourself Chance...... :0))

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato
Date: 10 Oct 05 - 09:10 PM

Hey, Bobert, NOBODY wants to see you in a bathing suit, trust me...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 10 Oct 05 - 08:48 PM

So will the pool be open???

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 10 Oct 05 - 07:26 PM

nawwww...I'm bringing lots of coats and umbrellas! That offsets any problems! BTW...see PM

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 10 Oct 05 - 06:48 PM

"From: Bill D - PM
Date: 08 Oct 05 - 09:55 PM

By the way folks....as of now..(SAT, the 8th)the weather predictions for Getaway weekend are looking better all the time! It says mid 70s daytime, and mid 50s at night...and sunshine. Yeah, yeah.....we know it could change, but it does not look like VERY chilly nights!

This could be the year we luck out!"

BILL! Don't you know better than that? You've just guaranteed snow storms, sleet, hail, and all sorts of nasty weather!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT
Date: 10 Oct 05 - 11:54 AM

Sorcha,   10 inches of snow already??!!!   Just think how good that 70 degree weather will feel when you get there! I can't WAIT to be in 70 degrees!! And SUN!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Oct 05 - 11:45 AM

Wouldn't be the same without you, bruce. As to the ginger, I was hoping to scare some off of it. All systems are GO out of Maine. See you all on Friday.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha
Date: 10 Oct 05 - 09:52 AM

Well shit! Up to 10" of snow predicted for DIA tomorrow...hope the damn plane flies!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Janie
Date: 10 Oct 05 - 09:11 AM

Five days and counting....

J

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 09 Oct 05 - 12:28 PM

Bobert,

"Like what was that about anyway... I never got it..."

I agree with this statement of yours- You never did get it... Nor did you ever try to find out.




Sinsull,

I will get the ginger there because I said I would have it available. I may or may not make it there, myself- But I will leave the boxes sealed so that you will have some confidence in them.

Long story, but if I am "unemployed" I have to be at work whenever they want me to work, (to fill in)- when I am "employed" I get a fixed schedule and can arrange time off.

It looks like I may get some leverage, since I am working this weekend. If the s/c is in good shape, and I can get out of town before they need me to work again, I should be there Friday afternoon.

I would offer rides, but there is some chance I would eiher not make it at all, or have to leave early.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 08 Oct 05 - 09:55 PM

By the way folks....as of now..(SAT, the 8th)the weather predictions for Getaway weekend are looking better all the time! It says mid 70s daytime, and mid 50s at night...and sunshine. Yeah, yeah.....we know it could change, but it does not look like VERY chilly nights!

This could be the year we luck out!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 08 Oct 05 - 09:32 PM

Well Sinsull, Bruce has a VERY difficult work schedule. (I think he tracks the space station or something, and has to be there to make corrections and check the data gathering. Something like that anyway.) To hear him tell it, it's pretty boring all-night work. But there aren't a whole lot of people who can do it and the schedule is absolutely inflexible, so he doesn't get to choose his hours.) So I think we should cut him some slack.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Oct 05 - 09:11 PM

Did Bearded Bruce say he is or isn't attending and why not?!? I don't think anyone should accept candy from a man who isn't even willing to be there when you eat it.
So bruce...in or out?
SINS

Countdown continues. Just got off the phone with Tinker who has filled MaryLou in on our "plans" for the Big Mick. She had some suggestions herself. HEH HEH

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Bobert
Date: 08 Oct 05 - 09:01 PM

Shoot, Rita, why so late... Lets jus' make it 4:30 am an' get a jump on the day???

I'm jus kiddin'... 4:45 am will be jus fine...

Awww, Iz happy camper... Heck... The time slot is perfect... I am so happy that I'm gonna have a hard time diggin' down into that bag to find anything to inspire me to play the blues...

Heck, I might even lead off with "Puff the Magic Dragon"...

Ignore me, folks... I been on vacation and ain't my usual self... Heck, I played a gig today and had to come home and sleep it off fir an hour 'er two...

I ain't right... Heck, I oughtta be happy and honored to be facilitatin' the only blues workshop and here I'z complaionin' 'cause Iz gonna have to do it while Kendall is doin' his storytellin' workshop...

Sniff...

Bad 'nuff about havin' to do it then but worser to not be able to hear my buddy, Kendall...

Sniff...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 08 Oct 05 - 08:23 PM

Well and we may even move you to another time spot, Bobert. Oh, hey, How about 7:30 Sunday morning? There's absolutely nothing scheduled then! Good idea huh? Oh.... maybe not?... Well, we could call it Blues Before Breakfast? Start a new Getaway tradition.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Oct 05 - 08:11 PM

Hey, bb, I weren't the one leadin' a workshop with a few folks sittin' 'round a table filled with candy??? Like what was that about anyway... I never got it...

Nevermind...

Come on by, do what you gonna do.... Jus' no stink bombs, thankee...

Yeah, Amos, come on by... I'll be the guy leadin' a blues workshop of, ahhh, one whilst the entire takes-a-villiage is off gogglin' at Kendall...

Hey, I know when I've been had but...

...HARK... seems that my portestations have found a sympathethic ear and so I've been offered a mini-concert which is scheduled fir a half an hour on the Tuesday afternoon after the Getaway at any place of my choice!!!

Sniff... An I thought the powers-at-be weren't sensitive...

But never mind my dribble...

If you play some blues 'er just want to hear some, split yer time between the Theater and Kendall and you'll get the real deal from both of us...

Fir sure...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 08 Oct 05 - 07:44 PM

Bobert...I'll come by and play witchoo but I ain't missing Kendall.

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 08 Oct 05 - 02:56 PM

What a friend! (700)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 08 Oct 05 - 01:42 PM

Bobert,

"Put my blues workshop up against Kendall??? Shoot, might as well put me up against a bus load of babes at a GI camp...

Now that's the blues, fir sure...

But the blues ain't nuthin but yer trials and yer tribulations so I guess it's fittin' to have this poor ol' hillbilly havin' to sit alone in the barn theater playin' 12 bar solitaire whilst the entire Getaway is svorin' Kendall's stories..."


Not to worry- I can return the favor of last year, and wander by to make fun of you before I go hear Kendall.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Oct 05 - 07:50 AM

I'd agree about the Helen workshop - that is one I definitely want to get to and that I think will be extremely popular.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Jeri
Date: 07 Oct 05 - 08:57 PM

Putting the Helen workshop on the same time as anything else is dangerous. I'd like to hear a George Papavgeris mini-concert. There's a good chunk of Sunday where I want to be everywhere. Where I end up may have more to do with inertia than anything else. And you have "The Three Eens" (CollEEN & NorEEN KEENe) on back to back, which is cool because they both do ballads. I'm glad Colleen Cleveland is going to be there!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 07 Oct 05 - 08:32 PM

Ok! We know where to find you! *smile*...see you at the Getaway...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 07 Oct 05 - 08:24 PM

I will be out of touch with my computer starting Sunday morn., when I go to get on the train in Austin. Arriving in D. C. on Tues.,11 Oct. and will be at Motel 6 on Georgia Ave. NW, until I leave for Getaway on Friday 14 Oct. If anyone needs to update me on arrangements: rides to/from Getaway, etc. Still planning to be at Fortunato's Thurs. night, ride up with Leadfingers.    Tw.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 07 Oct 05 - 08:05 PM

I knew it, I knew it, I knew it!!!

Put my blues workshop up against Kendall??? Shoot, might as well put me up against a bus load of babes at a GI camp...

Now that's the blues, fir sure...

But the blues ain't nuthin but yer trials and yer tribulations so I guess it's fittin' to have this poor ol' hillbilly havin' to sit alone in the barn theater playin' 12 bar solitaire whilst the entire Getaway is svorin' Kendall's stories...

Makes me wanta go AWOL myself...

Woke up this mornin'
Absolutley nuthin' in my house
Yeah, woke up this mornin'
Lord, nuthin' in my house
'Cept a note that read
"Don't fret, Hey, I left yer mouse..."

Now that's the blues..

Ain't evenm got no cheeze fir the mouse...

Now he got the blues too..

Bobert

p.s. I demand a recount!!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi
Date: 07 Oct 05 - 04:48 PM

Halló all , Joe follow your heart and listen to it , I would like to meet you but if you can´t come then so be it , I ´ll meet you next time
if god let us . Giok we´ll drink a " skál " of beer in leif Eiríkssons
terminal to all who will be at the Getaway and to the other who won´t be able to come..

See you all , after six days All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 07 Oct 05 - 01:48 PM

This duplicates my post on the Getaway Program Information thread. It's important enuf that I want to make sure as many people see it as possible. Please reply on this thread

Okay, THE SCHEDULE (draft) IS ON LINE.

Saturday Grid

Sunday Grid

Workshop leaders, we want you to tell us if you are scheduled opposite a must-see workshop. We'll try to "fix it."

Everybody, tell us where your worst conficts are. We'll try to fix it if enough people holler ouch. (It's one of those things where sometimes the cure can be worse than the disease, so we're careful about making changes.)

Last year a few people suggested that the Getaway would be less hectic (and frustrating) if we had a bit fewer workshops and let them go on longer so more people could participate. We are trying that this year.

Workshop leaders are listed pretty much in the order in which they were signed up to lead the workshop. (Sometimes that's just a matter of who was home to answer the phone when we first called.)

Let us know what you think. (Oh, yes, this is the Mudcat.... Of course you will!)

Rita

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: momnopp
Date: 07 Oct 05 - 12:02 AM

Howdy, wonderful folk

Just checking in - I'm wearing my Getaway Registrar hat here.

I just wanted to say that I *won't* be checking in here for any information regarding the Getaway, so please don't PM me here hoping to get a response. One person lucked out that I had logged in to say I wouldn't be logging in...

I love and adore you all, but if I spend my time playing in the threads, I will NEVER get all the pertinent info into the FSGW database! My [direct] contact information is available on all the Getaway documentation, so please use that to reach me with any registration-specific questions.

I am so looking forward to seeing all the wonderful people who are coming this year. I have always loved this event and as far as I'm concerned it just gets better every year.

Peace, hugs and much more music,

JudyO/momnopp

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Claymore
Date: 05 Oct 05 - 04:15 PM

True that! But (a&b) don't tell the gubberment...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 05 Oct 05 - 11:34 AM

Yes, and John LaPrelle will come too, IF he can get a ride back to somewhere near Rural Retreat, VA on Sunday so's he can get to work on Monday. (Sandy is going on to Philly after the Getaway.) Any ideas for a ride for John?

For those of you who are new to the Getaway, Elizabeth is a marvelous singer of Appalachian ballads (well, so is Sandy LaPrelle for that matter, and she'll be at the Getaway).

Elizabeth has has a gig every single weekend since about the middle of August, she is starting at William & Mary as a freshman, and she has a really bad cold & sore throat right now. Getting to the Getaway was just not in the cards this year. We'll miss her!

Claymore, I am excited that (a) it looks as if you'll be at the Getaway and (b) you're a member now, so we can PM you instead of having to phone you at work. Good-oh!

Rita F

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 04 Oct 05 - 05:29 PM

I hear that Elizabeth cannot get there this year...college stuff, etc...but her mom, Sandy is planning to be there!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Claymore
Date: 04 Oct 05 - 04:55 PM

Just a couple of notes for you old timers>

If you remember back a couple of years ago (2003) a young girl named Elizabeth LaPrelle sang and stunned the group with her rendition of Appalachian ballads sung with her mother (right as the movie Songcatcher came out). Also portion of the Soup Kitchen showed up at the Getaway to sing a few songs. Well both of them just finished a series of gigs at the Center of the Known Universe, Shepherdstown, WV for our annual Appalachian Folk festival and both put the crowds away. I had a little time with Elizabeth's father who told me she is in college (forget where) and has been singing up a storm with gigs through November. Well you heard her at the Getaway first.

See you there!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 04 Oct 05 - 12:58 PM

calender:


Wed 12 Oct

"And to anybody in Maryland on Wednesday before the Getaway, there's a shanty sing in Baltimore from 8-10pm at the Wharf Rat in Fells Point(801 S. Anne St.) Let me know if a Cat contingent would like to meet up there."


Thurs 13 Oct

Fortunado

Friday 14 Oct- Sunday 16 Oct

Getaway
Ramblewood
2564 Silver Road
Darlington, MD 21034
1-800-466-CAMP
1-800-466-2267


Monday 17 Oct.

Hickerson "Monday October 17 2005 at 7:30 p.m. I will be presenting my special 70th Birthday Concert for the Institute of Musical Traditions, with a special appearance by Mary Cliff as interviewer. So plan to stay in the DC area over Monday night and come help me celebrate my 70th!

Place: St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Monday October 17, 2005."


Wilmington Del. coffeehouse

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 04 Oct 05 - 10:38 AM

HE he he he he

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 04 Oct 05 - 10:36 AM

I figure enough ginger and a couple of banjos, and I might make it out alive...


Just give to the fund, and I will be repaid by it's activities.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 04 Oct 05 - 10:00 AM

MMario refers to a fund which provides some assistance for those who can't afford the full price of attending. It is funded with donations and by the silent auction (bring stuff you'd like to add to the auction)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario
Date: 04 Oct 05 - 09:14 AM

Not if I get to it first! Bruce - donations towards ginger to the getaway scholarship fund? You don't want any reimbursment for yourself?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Oct 05 - 06:35 PM

Bruce - you're amazing!

That amount will keep Giok and me happy for the weekend, I think.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 03 Oct 05 - 10:53 AM

btw,

I have ordered 40 pounds of ginger. If I can't make it to the Getaway, I will see that it gets there. Feel free to take what you can use, and make whatever donation to the Getaway Fund you think appropriate.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Oct 05 - 08:51 PM

That should be a Howl lot of fun !

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Tinker
Date: 01 Oct 05 - 08:38 PM

Hey Micca have you noticed that the Monday post Getaway is a Full Moon??


Tinker

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 01 Oct 05 - 05:59 PM

I have a headache on Saturday night.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Oct 05 - 02:44 PM

OOOPPS !!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 01 Oct 05 - 01:34 PM

Getting 'sticky' already isn't it Terry?
G ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT
Date: 01 Oct 05 - 01:19 PM

Jacqui, sounds like leniency in the works here........

Just a thought, Terry.....you could offer to transport Jacqui's "instruments." If the guitar cases are locked and you cannot be held responsible for their contents, you could avoid traitor status and achieve leniency as well.....just a thought.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca
Date: 01 Oct 05 - 09:49 AM

Terri, I would STRONGLY recommend that you agree to their wishes, Immediately!!!! these are Ladies you do NOT want to be on the wrong side of!! and when the Full Cov Sisterhood get together at the Getaway?!!!!and they make YOU the "Target for Tonight" Full armour might(!!!!) save you,( it Might not!!) ethier way Face it like a Man and say " Yes Dear"

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 01 Oct 05 - 08:35 AM

Terry - Sins and I will have a little chat with you about transporting stuff when you come to see us next week.


He he he he....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 01 Oct 05 - 04:49 AM

Do what you like Terry, just remember which side your toast is buttered on. Anyway you appear to have enough enough female admirers to be going on with!
Giok

From: Leadfingers - PM
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 01:50 PM

Its OK TW - if I am giving you a lift from Chateau Shriver , you can hero worship me instead . "bg"

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Oct 05 - 04:20 AM

So do I offer to transport Jacquis extra stuff ? O r is that just going to get me in trouble with the lads ? Or maybe it will STOP me getting in trouble with the ladies ?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 09:01 PM

Nah, Kendall. It is my understanding that the shrub will be in the car but it still qualifies as empty.

sorry...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 12:13 PM

Did he steal George Bush's car?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 11:42 AM

I can't believe I'm saying this...

LEadfingers just mentioned he's running an empty car down from Boston.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 11:39 AM

OK ladies - if you're in on the Saturday night production number can you please let me know and tell me if you have your costume sorted out.

SINS - I've found a load more stuff for the Getaway. Are we going to have enough car space to get it all there? I'd hate not to take all of it.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 11:28 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 02:59 PM

Thanks, Leadfingers, I've passed on your offer.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 02:18 PM

Fortunato - I intend to hire a car and will be with you on Thursday so I will have space for two or three depending on luggage !! And if Joe isnt there it will NOT be right will it ??

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charley Noble
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 12:47 PM

Good lord, I should have reviewed this thread BEFORE mailing my check in.

I was envisioning a mellow weekend of swapping songs and tunes, sipping an ale or two, with a few folks I've been corresponding with but have never actually met, and some other folks that I've had the pleasure to meet while wandering this earth.

Looks like Barry Finn and his wife Justine will be traveling with me to this gathering.

Good thing we'll have the van so we can bring extra foul weather gear, and extra banjos for those who need them for protection.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 17 Sep 05 - 02:52 AM

If they can get to BWi at about 4:15 Fri Iplan to be paging for candidates.

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato
Date: 16 Sep 05 - 09:16 PM

Rides to the Getaway from the DC area? Two folks have approached me about rides to the Getaway, but we are full up with Micca and Catsphiddle.

Can anyone give a ride to a mudcatter or two from DC to the Getaway?

chance

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 02:25 PM

LOL!! Well I WAS sipping my coffee when I read that!!! Thanks alot Giok! Now look at this mess!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 12:29 PM

Ach, Jock, yer lucky I wasna sipping me caff jus' then, or it's a new monitor you'd be after buyin!!! LOL!!!


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 12:26 PM

Objects viewed in the mirror may be Father Offer than they appear.
G..

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 12:21 PM

Oh, we can do better than that:

Dear Management:

Mister Offer will be unable to conduct his scheduled class on Monday; he has answered a higher calling to attend to the needs of his flock, an international conclave of aspiring souls who rely on his spiritual guidance to save their souls and indeed, in this hour of need, their very lives.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause, but we felt you would understand that where mortal peril is concerned, scheduling convenience must give way in favor of immediate intercession.

We will take every care to ensure Father Offer is returned to you unharmed to resume his normal teaching duties (although no guarantees can be offered, due to circumstances which may well be beyond our control).

Thank you for your understanding.

Board of Directors
Father Offer Society

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 12:13 PM

we'd be willing to send excuse notes to the church for you. (Can you imagine the reaction?)


Dear ________;

      We regret to inform you Mr. Joe Offer will be unable to teach on Monday October the 17th 2005 becaue his presence is required at FSGW Getaway 2005 by a horde of semi-rabid admiring Mudcat ladies.

Sincerly yours;

etc....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: gnu
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 12:10 PM

Mudwenches? I fear, Amos, that your calumnious denigration, albeit conspicuously meant in frolicsome jest, may invoke countervailing repercussions from whom you seek to gain favour.

Yer screwed.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: karen k
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 11:56 AM

Joe, I hope you can see how much you would be missed. The thought of you not being there brings tears to my eyes. We started coming in the same year and it just won't be the same. You just have to figure out a way. This is only once a year and we need you. PLEASE!!!!!

love ya,
karen

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Janie
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 11:39 AM

Joe,

Try this: "Please Note. There will be no class on Monday, October 17."

If this is something like an 8 session course, simply have the last class on the 9th Monday. Two months advance notice is plenty to offer on a schedule or on a schedule change.

Now you have no excuse! :>)

Janie

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 11:22 AM

The two classes I teach at church Monday

Joe I don't believe in all your years working for the Codwallop-gifted Federal Gummint you never heard of calling in with a Coad. And you just cram the curriculum up a bit or give them home assignments.

Hell, you can hire a TA from Manpower to watch the wee angels if it is a babysitting problem!!!


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 10:42 AM

Now, don't be unreasonable people. How can we expect Joe to take an extended weekend away from excercising his personal judgement and expressing his opinon in harrassing the Shambles by needlessly indulging himself in changing thread titles and editing posts so that they don't refresh threads?

After all - joe doesn't have internet connection from the Getaway and we all know he is such a megalomaniac that the thought of three days without editing a thread without concern for his fellow posters would probably send him over the edge.


naaaw- he's afraid of Sinsull.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 12:40 AM

No problem, Joe. Monday is a HOLIDAY!!!   It's ALASKA DAY!! Tell your students you're celebrating the holiday with two ALASKANS and you can't get out of it, but that you'll teach 'em extra stuff the following week!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Joe Offer
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 12:18 AM

Well, if the truth must be told, maybe it was my fear of SINSULL that drove me away. but I'd better not say that. Now I'm up to eight excuses, two each on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The two classes I teach at church Monday are the ones that are hard to squirrel out of. I'm thinking hard on this one, but I haven't figured a way out. I won't have an opportunity to train replacement teachers until later this year, because the programs don't start until mid-September.
My wife Christina asked me who this Sinsull was, and I said she looks kind of like a prim-and-proper schoolmarm who went astray. I showed Christina Sinsull's picture, and she said that yes, she could see how Sinsull was the type of person who would give me a hard time. Of course, Christina thinks I deserve a hard time. But looking at those pictures of last year's Getaway, I thought how sad I'll be to miss seeing all those nice people this year.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 11:46 PM

Ebbie, now that we know Amos is coming, let's remember to pack a dictionary!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 10:37 PM

LEe's do this: let Mick and associates off the hook and divert ALL the ammunition toward hunting down and punishing Joe!! Whadya say, gals? Sound good? You BET it does. You gonna stand for this pusillanimous disrespect from ole Joe? No way, Jose!! Go get 'em, you Mudwenches!!! :D

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 10:34 PM

Think of it, Joe: skarpi!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 10:33 PM

Too right we will!

We've got all these plans lined up - SINS will be heartbroken, she's worked so hard on your bit Joe.

I wonder if this concert isn't just an excuse. Is it that the ladies plans have got you worried?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 10:32 PM

It is my fear that Mr. Offer has so good an imagination that he has elected to stay away entirely rather than risk the mayhem that has been promised various members of a certain gender. If this is so, would someone please disabuse him of reason for his alarm?

Joe, I'm counting on seeing you there. It's going to be a GREAT year.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 10:27 PM

But, but, but.... now Joe I .... okay I'm having rouble putting words around this one and that doesn't happen very often. Now I remember Max saying this was THE year. And I seem to remember your nodding along in agreement. Damn you'd be REALLY missed.

tinker


PS What'll SINS and Jacqui do with your part of the GREAT PLAN????? They might just have to hunt you down....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 10:20 PM

Ahem, Mr. Offer......That is not allowed! You actually DO have 6 commitments. If I recall, (and I do) you said, "See you next year!" as we were leaving Ramblewood. I just bought my ticket and I hope you'll buy yours today too! You HAVE to come!!

KT

By the way, if you act fast, you can get your ticket for $428.00. (or half that!!)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Janie
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 10:13 PM

Well, if you have 5, you will have blow off 4 of them--and the one left standing has gotta be the GETAWAY!!! The numbers 4, 7 and 12 are sacred numbers--so you can't stop at 6 in a row--would be blasphemous, not mention unlucky. McClatchey can come to, ya know?

Janie

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 10:04 PM

Amos,

I should be there with a banjo, but someone will have to show me how to play it. I am just bringing it in self-defense.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 09:49 PM

Hell, tell McClatchey to change her plans!!

Joe, I think we're gonna really needja at this one. Not only are all the wimminfolk ganging up on puir ul' Mick, but Bearded Bruce is coming and threatening to play banjo. So I dunno, man...it's too risky not to have our favorite Fed around just in case things get, how d'ya say, overheated? Yas know, this is no time to play Pontius Pilate, pal. If Sins has her way with Mick, you don't want it on your head!! LOL! Trust me.

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 08:56 PM

I ain't buyin this aul load of shite, Offer!!! There is such a thing as tradition, and you are violating it. This Getaway will set records. Amos, KT, Ebbie, Giok, Skarpi, rumanci, Micca, catsphiddle and on and on. All will be here. Of all the ones to miss, this ain't the one, Pa. You need me to call McClatchy and set her right????

You need to be here.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 08:37 PM

5 committments?....make it 6 and I'll let you use my new Matter Transmitter (beta test model) to go back & forth.

durn Joe! Do like them Jivaro indians and plan a-head.

We WILL miss you!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Nancy King
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 08:29 PM

Joe! Say it ain't so! How COULD you? Well, I can understand how you could, but I never thought you WOULD! Anyhow, we'll sure miss you!

Nancy

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Joe Offer
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 07:51 PM

I just looked at the calendar and find that I have five commitments for that weekend, including a Debby McClatchy concert. I've been at the Getaway six years in a row, but it looks like I may have to skip it this year.
Blame it on Debby McClatchy. She's already forced me to promise to wash dishes for her at San Francisco's Camp Harmony after Christmas.
I sure will miss the good times at the Getaway, though.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 Aug 05 - 03:20 PM

Its just where we plan to break the journey before heading accross the border. Not really equipped to camp so using motels and spare bedrooms/floorspace where available.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT
Date: 10 Aug 05 - 02:55 PM

What takes you to Buffalo, Mrs. Duck?

We recently returned from a week camping at sites around Lake Ontario. If you're interested in camping, I'd be happy to share info about those sites.

KT

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Aug 05 - 01:58 PM

After the Getaway we plan to spend a couple of days with WYSYWIG before heading up to Buffalo for a day or two and then into Canada finishing our journey at Mystic Seaport on Friday 28th/Sat 29th October before flying home on Sunday 30th. Great to meet any Mudcatters en route.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Aug 05 - 06:52 AM

We are definitely coming too. Planning to spend the two following weeks travelling up to the Lakes and round to Toronto region so any info on places to stay would be good. Can't wait to see everyone at the Getaway.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 09 Aug 05 - 11:32 PM

Momnopp,

The check is in the mail tonight!


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 09 Aug 05 - 10:06 PM

The latest news is that a Margo and Amiel Schotz are planning to come from Israel, which will give even the Alaskans competition for the person who comes the farthest.
I know we have people planning to come in from Iceland, England, and Alaska. Anyone from Down Under?

--Charlie Baum

.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Bill D--from Madison, Wisconsin
Date: 09 Aug 05 - 09:07 PM

here I am///800 miles from home...answering questions~

workshops are notallset up yet...ideas are in the works and there are probably some real good ideas...but much is still being debated and considered....there is supposed to be a thread especially for that...I'll look

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 09 Aug 05 - 08:18 PM

Yeah, KT, Iz gonna be there from Friday to, ahhhh, Sunday 'er Monday... By the time we all get 'round to sayin' good-byes yer gonna have had yer fill of my hill country stomp blues... An' prolly my usual mindless stories...

Ahhhhh, Amos... I ain't deciderated if I'z stayin to Monday 'er not... Maybe, maybe not.... But I can sho nuff get yer butt-auctionable or not, up there...

Ahhhh, just between you an' me, what do you think yer butt is worth to anyone 'cept you? Couple bucks? Three fifty?

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: CET
Date: 09 Aug 05 - 07:42 PM

Are the workshops already set up, or will there be a call for suggestions like last year?

Edmund

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani
Date: 09 Aug 05 - 09:56 AM

I think that's why Mick moved to NJ: He was sick of us giving him a hard time for riding in exhausted in the dark of night, hitching up his pony and snoring in his drum....

Now he'll be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed like the rest of us in the morning!

Dani

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT
Date: 09 Aug 05 - 02:39 AM

Good on ya, Amos!! You will not be sorry!

Bobert, you ARE going to be there longer, this time, right? No more of this flying in for 24 hours business. And same goes for El Grecko, too, for that matter!

Thanks Mick! But you're coming from NJ, right? You're practically at Ramblewood already!

KT

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 08 Aug 05 - 11:10 PM

Dang -- hard choices!!!! I mean the beautiful and gracious Dani, or the fiery blues player but pulchritude-challeneged Bobert, for a ride down to the Getaway...dang! I am downright conflicted!! I was gonna rent a big SUV and pick up strays and ruffle feathers rolling in!! LOL. Well if I hitch, can I get back to BWI by noon on Monday? Mebbe I'll just auction my butt off for the benefit of the Cat...won't be the first time. :-D

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Aug 05 - 10:22 PM

Life ain't no yuk for a yak
Who carries his pack on his back...

I have that book around here somewhere.

Hey Mick,
Have Ebbie and KT search your car for my ring. I know it's in there somewhere.
SINS

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani
Date: 08 Aug 05 - 10:05 PM

Traditionally, Janie and I are heading that way (North on 95) about that time as well. Count on me/us for at least one airport pickup if needed: I'll check the edited thread as time goes on.

Amos, I'm so glad you're coming!

Dani

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 08 Aug 05 - 10:02 PM

Yep, yer too late, ole buddy. I am picking them up.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 08 Aug 05 - 09:55 PM

Hows ya gettin' up the the Getaway, Amos.... Seems I'll be passin by Baltimore 'bout the same time....

I was hopin' to pick up Ebbie and maybe KT but they riding wid Mick 'er somethin'...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Aug 05 - 09:55 PM

A warm welcome will await you on the Friday night.

He he he he......

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 08 Aug 05 - 08:42 PM

I expect plenty of yuks, but no yaks.

I am coming into BWI at 4:10 Friday. Hope I can get to Darlington before the bears come out.

Tickets are booked and the form will be in the mail with check tonight.

One six-string and a slightly worn baritone on its way.

Volunteers for the Braille instruction please form a line on the right.

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 10 Jul 05 - 11:08 PM

Getaway information (registration, logistics, and mechanics) has been posted to a new edited thread (click here).

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 10 Jul 05 - 08:33 PM

Yaks? Yuk!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich
Date: 10 Jul 05 - 06:38 PM

Blankets, sleeping bag, winter woolies, several extra pairs of socks, an enough yaks to form a circle around the cabin.

Stephen Lee

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 10 Jul 05 - 12:34 AM

CET! I remember very well. And a six pack or two of India Pale Ale would go down very nicely. Nice to hear from you.

I am not making any definite plans on what to bring or how to get there until I am in Maine. I will probably be taking the train or flying down there.

After the Getaway I will be in the Washington area for a few days. My nephew and his fiancee are there and we will visit them and go see the sights.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 09:37 PM

Ahhhh, I am still coming up from the south and will be more than happy tom pick someone up in Wsahington, D.C. or Baltimore.... Ebbie and KT preferred but they have arrangements... But I am still available for transportation duty...

.... as well a doing one of the blues workshops...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 04:07 PM

Gary, you wrote: we've got the same extra sleeping bag, comforters and blankets we had last time around. Since different people were arranging it last time & no records were kept anyway, and no one would be silly enough to rely on my memory, you'll need to let us know later how much stuff you actually have managed to locate and unpack!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 02:34 PM

My sympathies and condolences Charlie.

When the supplies thread gets started, we've got the same extra sleeping bag, comforters and blankets we had last time around. Although, whether they'll be unpacked by October (after we move to a townhouse mid-August) will remain to be seen...

-- Gary

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 11:24 AM

Which is not earnest?


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 08:31 AM

I don't want to be earnest - I like being ME!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 03:34 AM

Yes, but it's important to be earnest Jacqui!
G..

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 11:15 PM

No Amos - the Getaway is in Camp Ramblewood!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 07:44 PM

Charlie:

My condolences as well. It is a milestone you never quite return all the way from, if you know what I mean.

I look forward to your thread as I am beginning to plan for the Getaway in earnest.

Regards,

Amos

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 07:31 PM

Actually, my mother died on June 24th (not July)--which explains my absence from Old Songs.

Rita Ferrara and I plan to get together on Sunday, July 10th, and engineer a new thread containing registration form linkages and other important information, which will be edited and kept to actual news and logistics. We're going to make it cross-listed to this thread, which is where the banter can remain, and we'll be editing the other thread to keep the banter here and not there.

Given the html coding involved in cross-referencing the two threads, I want her editorial skills to make sure I've got everything right.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 07:21 PM

My condolences to Charlie. It's never easy, is it.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 06:55 PM

remember, Leadfingers...you will be within grasp in Oct!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 06:54 PM

600!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 06:53 PM

As They Say - Its Got To Be Done !!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 03:52 PM

Charlie Baum is planning to start a new edited thread for the Getaway when he posts the registration forms. There has been a sad delay due to Charlie's mom becoming very ill. She died on July 24 I'm sorry to say, that's why Charlie wasn't at Old Songs. I hesitated to post about it until I asked Charlie's permission.

Once we have the permathread for registration info, etc, I think we might start a second permathread just for logistics: how many people need to have pillows & blankets/sleeping bags supplied by local people, who can provide what, who is arriving when at what airport, etc. On the other hand that may just be too much organizing ... we'll see.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 01:39 PM

We'll be bringing extra blankets as well as my goosedown quilt - lovely and warm!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 01:39 PM

Sins - you don't need to bring the capslock. You can leave that at home and save the space.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 01:34 PM

I will have an assortment of quilts, blankets, etc., maybe even a spare pillow or two. Some towels if they are needed too. hVAE TO GET SOME OF THOSE sPACE bAGS FOR PACKING. dAMN cAPSLCOCK!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 01:27 PM

LF - I'm sure we can match the luggage impaired up with sleeping bags - but this should probably wait until a later time. As I said, I'll be bringing a stock of spare blankets and whatever other bedding I can cram in the car pack.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 01:21 PM

Those of us crossing the pond for the getaway will have to be careful how much luggage we carry ! I am cutting my instrumentation down to the minimum , but do not for a moment think I can swing a sleeping bag and such like ! I hope these will be available at the Getaway !!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: CET
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 01:07 PM

Brett:

I guess it's been about four years since we ran into each other (at Bat Goddess' party, wasn't it). In honour of your return to North America I will bring down some Canadian beer for your cooler. Do you like India Pale Ale? There's a new brewery a bit further up the Ottawa Valley from us!

Edmund

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 08:54 AM

Sounds good Mario, I would like to reserve a blankie or two to keep me warm at night.
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 08:17 AM

Stephen - believe me - there will be notice when the registration forms go up - As Rita mentioned earlier "they" (or someone) will then start another serious thread - and if no one else does I'll make sure the link to registration forms is in this thread as well as the new one.

Brett - I'm gonna bring a bunch of spare blankies

I figure if we prepare for an ICE AGE we will probably end up with balmy night temps - so break out the goosedown and eiderdown!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich
Date: 08 Jul 05 - 03:06 AM

Where does one look to find registration forms?

Stephen Lee

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: wysiwyg
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 11:19 PM

Electric blanket-- that'll wake up the snake in a hurry! :~) Don't burnhim!

~S~

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 11:17 PM

Brett...I think I might just have a spare **electric** blanket(single bed, but it will do the job)....and, of course, this might be the year we have tolerable night temps!

Ok, I'll look for PMs about 'important supplies' as the time nears...

CET...hasn't BEEN a year..*grin*...and the 2nd to last last bottle, a couple of weeks ago, was just fine! That stuff ain't Budweiser...it has a bit of a shelf life...but I don't intend to test it longer--it will be gone this week.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 09:27 PM

Brett ..... the warmest room will still be well below the tolerance level for this woman. I am glad you are coming, as this means that Kendal and I will not be the only ones in the shithouse with the women. Wakana, bless her heart, will likely not speak to you for bringing her to the land of cold arses and crazed folksingers.

It will be good to see you again, especially as you begin life as a celibate manwith a significant other ............

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: CET
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 08:15 PM

Bill:

I hope the beer hasn't gone skunky after a whole year!

Edmund

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 08:06 PM

Bill, I will take you up on that cooler. Can you stock it with something tasty? I will PM you with a list and reimburse you the expense. As for blankets that might be a good idea. We will have some kind of sleeping bags and sheet sets for sleeping in hostels but Wakana is sure to be cold as she is from a warm land and loves the tropics. Me? I have no plans to sleep. The best advice I ever got for working the Mystic Sea Music Festival was not to waste any of my time sleeping. It sond like this will be the same thing.

Oh, and I claim dibs on the best and warmest cabin/room. This is for Wakana, you understand. My own comfort is of little consequence but SHE must be comfortable. For her this environment is going to be about as alien an environment as anyone can experience. She ought to be able to sleep comfortably.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 10:23 AM

oh good, Charmion! I had remembered that you & Edmund were not likely to make it this year.....(I still have ONE bottle of Maudité left from my win in the silent auction...YUM!) I have been rationing myself..

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charmion
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 09:46 AM

Thanks to the dreaded Departmental Performance Report, I racked up a few hours of overtime -- which means more leave! Edmund and I are both coming, barring the usual list of cataclysms.

Looking forward to discussing intoxicating beverages with Micca and the delectably named CatsPHiddle, and playing some diddly music with Richard Moore (mooman) again -- that dude ROCKS!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 08:36 AM

Hey, Caspidddle, not to worry, I've got a good stout crate for him to sleep in, can't have him lurking about in the eaves like last time.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From:
Date: 06 Jul 05 - 04:21 AM

Only 3 months and counting to go!!...I can't wait...Flights are booked, itinerary is sorted, surprises sorted and I must remember to take Micca out of the attic before we set off! I am really looking forward to meeting you all.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 09:37 PM

Fortunato's Pre-Getaway Singaround!
Thursday, October 13th Silver Spring, MD
Held annually and this year in honor of
the triumphant return of Micca and his blushing bride, CatsPhiddle from the UK.

Watch this here space for details. And of course there will be a separate thread as the auspicious occasion of the lovely couple's arrival from across the sea approaches. PM me with rsvps when your minds clear, or whenever.

cheers, chance

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 09:09 PM

gee....I wonder if that's the same bridge *I* bought awhile back?


anyway, it will be much fun watching all these meetings, plans, orchestrations and permutations develop. ...and Brett...I still have that cooler and/or blankets from the last time you were expected here...lemme know if any of them are needed. Lots of time yet...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 07:20 PM

Sins! What makes you think I would give you a snake? What I have in mind would make a snake a much more preferable present. I think the Getaway would be the perfect place.

Jacqui, I know the captain. Any pointers you've learned from dealing with him would be useless for Wakana. Whereas he is an old curmudgeon, I am sweet, kind, and gentle. Of course, I know that Kendall is too. He just doesn't want to show it. Besides, Wakana is doing just fine without any help from western women. Maybe she has some pointers for all of you! Japanese women know how to deal with their men. They are sweet and submissive. And if you believe that one I have this property in New York I want to sell. It's a bridge...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 12:14 AM

It better not be a snake, Brett.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 11:36 PM

Brett - I've been learning how to cope with a Mainiac. I'm sure that I can give Wakana a few pointers. Trust me. (He he he )

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 11:23 PM

"Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL - PM
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 09:36 PM

Brett! Behave yourself! Looks like we are going to have to explain to Wakana how to handle her Maine man. Do you two have a "

A what? What should we bring? I'd like to bring some kelaguen but we will have been on the road for a couple of months by then. I doubt it will keep.

By the way, Sins, I have a present for you. A very special present. I just don't know if I should give it to you when we hook up in Portland or wait for the Getaway. Heh, heh, heh.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 06:23 PM

This seems to have dropped off the board !!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Jun 05 - 07:36 AM

Cue for song !! 'I am the man the very fat man who waters the workers beer' -- OH !! NO !! Its Micca we are talking about , isnt it ??

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From:
Date: 30 Jun 05 - 06:57 AM

Watered down ale is never good my dear no matter who you are drinking it with!! *BG*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca
Date: 30 Jun 05 - 06:42 AM

and last time it took an hour to finish a glass of beer!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 30 Jun 05 - 03:15 AM

If he drinks in the shower he will water down his alcohol...and that isn't good!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 11:43 PM

so, SINSULL, if you want to drink in the shower with Micca, THIS is the year...*wink*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 11:41 PM

shhh...booze and mixed showers...etc...!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 09:13 PM

No "freedom"???? curfews? Bondage? What exactly are we talking about here, Charlie?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 02:43 PM

2006 will be at a different camp....heated cabins and totally FLAT...but not the 'freedom' we have at Ramblewood. Seems there is always a tradeoff in location, rules, capacity, food, cost...etc...We wish there were one perfect camp that suited everyone....but.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 12:50 PM

Liz - Charlie Baum or Ferrara will be able to give you this information if you pm them.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 08:18 AM

Liz - just lock him in the cellar for a while - it works wonders!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 02:55 AM

I thought that too El Greko... I was wondering if it was a new way of telling the future - like casting runes or reading chicken entrails.....

What news of 2006? I've nearly persuaded Manitas he wants to go!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 01:52 AM

Mick, look here - oh, sorry, there was a fullstop after this.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 10:28 PM

I get more scared every time I read this. Shit.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 09:39 PM

...Sounds like I'm going to have to get a LOT more ginger...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 09:36 PM

Brett! Behave yourself! Looks like we are going to have to explain to Wakana how to handle her Maine man. Do you two have a basement?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 09:17 PM

Hmm, remember 1776 and 1812 though.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 09:00 PM

Leadfingers, we've had practice; we've had "a reasonable UK representation" once or twice before; year before last (I think) we had 24 visiting members of the Shellback Chorus as well as Alaska Mike and Tawmmie's first visit, lots more special guests (my memory is not good enough to name them all but Micca was here, I do believe). It was a Grand Getaway for all.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 06:36 PM

"Is America ready for this ??"

we were last time! Had grand time. We'll struggle thru somehow..

great news, Noreen & Stewart...looking forward to seeing you..etc..

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 05:33 PM

Good! Even more Brits!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 05:32 PM

Looks like we are going to have a reasonable UK representation , with
some competent singers and even some competent musicians . Is America ready for this ??

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Noreen
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 05:21 PM

Refreshing this thread with the news that Stewart (my beloved) and I are planning to join this merry throng this year.

ooooOOOOOOoooo!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 26 Jun 05 - 11:17 PM

No cucumbers, huh? OK....


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 26 Jun 05 - 09:20 PM

Yo, Amos....

Bring warm blankets and a sleeping bag... Ain't California....

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 26 Jun 05 - 09:00 PM

I'm starting to worry about Wakana's impression of the Mudcat after she meets all these people at the Getaway! She may rip out the computer after we get home.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Jun 05 - 02:02 PM

That explains the gnomic utterance on Mudchat today.
G..

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: joehickerson
Date: 26 Jun 05 - 12:29 PM

Hello Getaway 2005 Threadbearers. This is to inform you that on Monday October 17 2005 at 7:30 p.m. I will be presenting my special 70th Birthday Concert for the Institute of Musical Traditions, with a special appearance by Mary Cliff as interviewer. So plan to stay in the DC area over Monday night and come help me celebrate my 70th!

Place: St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Monday October 17, 2005.

Info: 301/754-3611; www.imtfolk.org.

'Twould be great to see all of you there!

Joe Hickerson
www.joehickerson.com

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Susan A-R
Date: 24 Jun 05 - 08:04 AM

This one is gonna be a wild ride on any number of counts. Wow!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 23 Jun 05 - 08:13 AM

Well, there's SINSULL and me - that's enough of a pair for anyone, trust me.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 23 Jun 05 - 08:07 AM

I would hope that any lovely surprise for the High Priest of the Temple of the Golden Globes would come in pairs!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 11:21 PM

He he he he he........

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 10:03 PM

As long as they are lovely, Sins, I ain't gonna whine.... :D

Should I bring chocolate? Cucumbers? What?


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 09:46 PM

Oh Yes, Amos. A lovely surprise awaits you at Ramblewood too. Or is it Two Surprises await you at Ramblewood? HMMMMMMM

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 08:45 PM

Yay Amos, glad you have a job! The registrations forms will be put up in about a week. We're going to have an edited thread for the administrivia so people can find what they need to register, make their plans, etc. This thread -- or a successor for efficiency's sake -- will keep rolling along as well. At least I hope it will!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 08:18 PM

Now we know why a certain someone moved clear across the country!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 08:12 PM

I need to know what the registration process is like and how to choose one or another accommodation. Is the reg form currently on the FSGW site valid? Should we start the new thread of preps for Getaway yet?

See, I yam now employed....



A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,SINSULL
Date: 17 Jun 05 - 02:49 PM

Sorry for the confusion. Giok is not the father of KoKo's twins. Someone else known to sport lime green thongs cum potatoes is responsible. No, Giok, another lady awaits you. heh heh

I just can't wait for the Getaway.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Giok
Date: 17 Jun 05 - 11:29 AM

I do hope the thong was supplied by JimmyT, did you get him to check her fangs while he measuring her for the thong?
BTW I am not the father of the child!!
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Tinker
Date: 17 Jun 05 - 10:25 AM

Damn !! I knew Mick was getting too comfortable near the Jersey Shore. That's why he's been to busy too vist. I'm getting a whole new image of Wildwood.

tink

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Jun 05 - 09:11 AM

When is Koko due? Should we plan a baby shower? We could get tater "tots"!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Jun 05 - 09:04 AM

Now that giok has announced his intentions to attend the Getaway without his wife, I am free to announce that a very special lady will be waiting to meet him - heh heh

And what the hell am I supposed to do until October with this very pregnant gorilla moping about my place clutching a lime green thong and a potato?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 07:29 PM

I never had any last year. How did that happen?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 06:57 PM

BB there will be NO problem with getting shot of it, trust me.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 06:40 PM

I'll bring as much as I can carry, and take donationsBUT I expect you all to take it away! I think it is 20 or 40 lbs per box...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 07:35 AM

No - ginger please. (UK quip)

BB - make it 15lb and I'll put toward the cost and take some back with me.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 06:19 AM

Refreshers

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 04 Jun 05 - 08:32 AM

BB - BRING THE GINGER!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 04 Jun 05 - 07:30 AM

As already seperately posted , MY flight is booked , so I will be there , hopefully having met a few catters on the way down !

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 04 Jun 05 - 04:09 AM

just bringing this to the top...


well, no plan to bring ginger and chocolate this year....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 01 Jun 05 - 03:28 AM

Wow, is this going to be the year to make it or not? What a gathering of people from all over the world! Now if we could only convince Masato to be there.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi
Date: 31 May 05 - 05:28 PM

Mooman, me and John are going with same flight from Kef
so book on to Kef and come with us,All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST
Date: 31 May 05 - 08:35 AM

Giok - you'd better - they're still drinking the stuff they fished out of Boston Harbour.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 31 May 05 - 03:36 AM

Shall I bring my own tea?
G ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 31 May 05 - 12:09 AM

oh, I DO hope it's just a drinking & singing match! Musket fire does upset my tummy.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 May 05 - 11:26 PM

Time for a return match then.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 30 May 05 - 07:19 PM

Just don't start anything. Remember Yorktown, 1782

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 May 05 - 07:14 PM

Yet another Brit - it will be like a little bit of the UK over here in October.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 30 May 05 - 07:11 PM

what next? Practice songs!... (not much to do till Aug-Sept..but it depends on when Charlie & Carly get various registration and workshop plans working..) When this was 95% local, we barely thought about it till summer. This international flight booking, ride arranging and lead time planning has our little brains all a-twizzle (technical term - means stonkered and bamfuzzled).....

But it's gonna be fun.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Col K
Date: 30 May 05 - 07:00 PM

Flight Booked.

What next?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 May 05 - 02:26 PM

Well I'm certainly looking forward to it.
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie
Date: 30 May 05 - 01:58 PM

Thanks, bb.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario
Date: 30 May 05 - 07:57 AM

Just wanted to repeat thanks to the FSGW who have made the getaway available to the Mudcat and mudcatters. More Gracious hosts one could not ask for.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 29 May 05 - 11:06 PM

http://ceimd.com/php/public.php?UserOrg=7&ProgramID=10&NoTitle=1&NoCats=1

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie
Date: 29 May 05 - 09:59 PM

Rita, where is the FSGW festival held? At Camp Ramblewood? How many of you will be in attendance?

There are times I rather envy you East Coasters your denser populations.

In July the Alaska "State" Fair will be put on in Haines, Alaska. (It's called a State fair, but it's not even as big as most county fairs 'down south'). Steve Earle will be one of the headliners.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 29 May 05 - 08:22 PM

"Real soon now" we're going to start an edited thread with the Getaway 2005 registration information and stuff like that so information will be easy to find.

The Getaway committee are all up to our ears in work for the Folklore Society of Greater Washington's (FSGW's) Washington Folk Festival (June 4 & 5) right now. Carly & Charlie are threatening to start work on the Getaway on the 6th (hahahahahaha as Mick says) which means it will not be TOO long now. As for me I plan to collapse and do as little as possible for the entire week of June 5 and I suspect I'm not the only one, so don't grumble too much please if we're a week or 2 later than that getting started.

Rita

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 25 May 05 - 11:48 AM

Joe Offer is almost always to be found lurking around the Getaway...'ya never know where he'll turn up.

(We threaten miscreants that he'll 'delete' them if they don't behave.... ;>))....the miscreants justlaugh)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 May 05 - 10:45 AM

Half a kilo
G

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 May 05 - 10:45 AM

Weel all I can say is I hope I meet Joe Offer ¦¬]

Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 25 May 05 - 09:43 AM

mooman, git yer behind over here. You are one of the 'Catters I have always wanted to meet. This is shaping up to be the "can't miss" Getaway. Many 'Catters from the old side of the pond are headin' in and it should be a wonderful gathering. If enough of you make the trip, I will make a trip over there (he says tongue planted firmly in cheek, as if he had to be convinced to go to Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, and Belgium....hahhaahahaha).

This one is going to be the best yet.

I can't wait.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST
Date: 25 May 05 - 09:34 AM

http://www.ramblewood.com/

for a look at the venue.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: mooman
Date: 25 May 05 - 09:26 AM

Thanks Chance and Mario!

Will take a look at the website.

Thanks and peace

moo

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 25 May 05 - 09:19 AM

approximate agenda - Friday evening meet and greet and eat - potluck supper; settling in, impromptu music, much hugging and chatter. late night music continues in some places.

Saturday and Sunday - workshops, mini concerts and impromptu stuff all over the place, good food, evening "concerts" you can sign up to perform in. Some farewells. late night music continues until ??? in some locations.

Monday - groggy packing, farewelling and leaving by sleep deprived - music continues.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato
Date: 25 May 05 - 09:07 AM

www.fsgw.org, mooman. Folklore Society of Greater Washington puts on the Getaway in Camp Ramblewood in Darlington, MD. You fly into BWI airport in Baltimore and drive north for an hour or so. If you review the many threads you'll see lots of folks will be driving near and rides are possible.

I don't get into the mudcat much anymore so I won't be much help. just happened by.

cheers,
chance

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: mooman
Date: 25 May 05 - 08:54 AM

I'm half-thinking of coming across the pond from Belgium to this year's Getaway as well.

Where is the venue, what is the approximate agenda and what are the accomodation arrangements? (Sorry if this has been explained earlier but the thread has now become very long...).

Many thanks and peace,

moo

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 25 May 05 - 08:31 AM

looks like all the long range plans are set - short term ones will come in a flurry later I'm sure!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 May 05 - 08:20 AM

Just wondering if there had been any more developments since this important topic dropped off the end. I'm still going.
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 16 Apr 05 - 01:22 AM

Oh Barry, so near and yet so far! It would have been splendid to have your wife join us at the Getaway, too! Well, lots of us won't give up hoping even if it's a real slim chance.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 11:15 PM

LOL

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 09:54 PM

LF, I should have told you - those two are not your brainecells...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 07:18 PM

You think it hurts now, wauit til the Inquisitrix is through with ya!!

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 07:11 PM

Bragging Time !! I've got TWO brain cells - Sometimes they bang together and it hurts !!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 06:25 PM

Mmario - you KNOW that you're not supposed to KEEP the brain cell, it's needed by a certain Republican!

Kendall knows that it is not in his best interests to start a resistance movement. He could end up not being able to move at all.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 03:07 PM

You mean you're surprised that information leaks across the warped sub-space hyper-ganglionic connections? How do you think my family shares one brain cell between us?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 03:01 PM

Little does Micca know that he has put his finger directly on the "event" planned for one of you. Amazing - that psychic bond he and I have.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 01:35 PM

Except in the Chat room !!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 01:19 PM

Noooooooo one expects the Mudcat Inquisition!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Barry Finn
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 01:15 PM

Who can resist Kendall?
Barry

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 11:06 AM

Kendall:

While I understand that you're constrained by local forces quite beyond your control, perhaps you could start a Resistance Movement?

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 09:19 AM

Barry,
October's a way off. Maybe... You'll be missed, damn it!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 08:22 AM

That's a damn shame Barry. I'd hate to face the problem that would keep me from going. (I have to transport one of the inquisitioners). Hey, it's the only way to save MY hide!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 07:46 AM

Damn Damn Damn !!!! Barry, It sounds like things could be less than easy right now, but I'm gonna send out real positive vibes(cause you'd be sorely missed) and we'll have to get you in on the virtual version no matter what....

Hugs, Blessings and Light

Tinker

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 07:33 AM

Barry, you need to have a more positive outlook. C'mon down and damn the torpedoes!

But if you can't make it I hope to see you at the Press Room in September or October.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 05:58 AM

OK Fellows - Any one prepared to cover the excess baggage charges so doing will incur can have the loan of one of my spare banjos , IF you think it will do you any good , and are prepared to guarantee the refund of such charges !!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Barry Finn
Date: 15 Apr 05 - 02:52 AM

Awwwww, frown, SOB, sh@%#$&it, fu*%&$%@#ck me. This is the 1st time going over this thread, I didn't want to jinx myself. There was a really good shot of going & my wife was really ready to go too. I just looked at the list of attendees & I'm weeping. I think I've got as much chance of making it now as a snowball's chance in hell. Maybe in 2006 I'll be dealt a better hand, it's just not in the cards for now. I hope someone will post a lot of pictures. Have a hell of a time & good luck to all you long distance travelers, if you haven't been there before you'll find it well worth the effort.

Barry

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 10:30 PM

Banjo players ain't safe as far as I'm concerned.....

He he he he....

Mick - I was going to bring the millimetre tape - oops - feminist humour rears its ugly head.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:48 PM

Ooooo, favoritism!!! :D

I have no weaknesses except Guinness, chocolate, and pulchritude -- and being a sucker for the human spirit.

Founding a religion is not a weakness, it is, um, based on being in touch with higher powers.

Higher than what, deponent sayeth not.


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:47 PM

Banjo? Is that what it takes? Oh and to think I sold my six string banjo at Old Songs. Sigh.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:29 PM

Shut up Kendall. If you played your banjo more, you'd be safe too. Come on over Terry. You'll be safe...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:24 PM

Poor wretch...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 07:08 PM

Ladies...I have it on good authority that Leadfingers thinks he is 'safe' as he is bringing his banjo and is therefore banking on the fact that SINSULL will 'protect' him.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 07:03 PM

Mmario I liked your suggestion for the logo.

Um, Euphrosyne, Aglaia and Thalia are the three graces actually. No relation to the Fates except they're all Greek.

It seems that Aglaia (Splendor), Euphrosyne (Mirth), and Thalia (Good Cheer) presided over banquets, dances, and other pleasurable social events, and brought joy and goodwill to gods and mortals. With the Muses, they sang to the gods on Mount Olympus, and danced to beautiful music. Personally I would look forward a LOT more to spending the Getaway with a bunch of ladies who thought they were the three Graces than the three Fates. I suppose it's too late now? Yeah I thought it was.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 06:45 PM

Better bring a 25' Stanley tape ......... ooppssss ..... shit, lapsed into the testosterone driven male again....... damn.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 05:28 PM

OK I'll be Lachesis and do the measuring....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 05:13 PM

Clotho weaves the thread of life, Lachesis measures it, and Atropos cuts it. Sounds right to me. Of course they are also known as the Three Graces. Take your choice of mythologies. But I am definitely Atropos, so be nice.

Brett, by the time we are done, Wakana will be a ring leader. Such is our power. How do say cat o' nine tails in Japanese?

And a new candidate had been added to the list: Bro' Joe has tweaked my nose. Jacqui has the perfect plot. PMs later. Still not sure about Amos. Other than his obsession with breasts he keeps his weaknesses too well hidden. HMMMM.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 03:09 PM

SLAMB? Sensative Ladies Association for Mudcat Benevolance

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 03:09 PM

LOL!

I am so delighted that the Temple is being, um, received with such con-front and com-passion.

I am sure that the asset management skills will serve our benevolent purposes most fondly. We offer our sensitive support and lessons in Braille to anyone who desires them; Teresa may volunteer as a volunteer instructor in either the Braille lessons or the asset management training, or both. That's all still to be negotiated. But for now, thanks for your support, your answers are, um, spot-on.


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 02:43 PM

Mudcat Ladies Benevolent Sensitivity Association

MLBSA --- Sounda like a bank or a Boy Scout Council

LAMBS --- A little to deceptive...

Perhaps more accurately The Mudcat LAMBADAA

Ladies Acappella Musical Benevolent And Diaphanous Assets Association

Whoops I left our Sensitivity... any other suggestions ????

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 02:32 PM

L.A.M.B.S. ?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 02:03 PM

Mudcat Ladies Benevolent Sensitivity Association

sound like a t-shirt Idea to me...but what would they use for a logo/design?

perhaps this? Three Fates

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 01:52 PM

Amos,

You can be secure in your beliefs and understandings that the Mudcat Ladies Benevolent Sensitivity Association is taking under consideration our ability to assist in the practice and demonstration of the temple's meditation program. The glorious and bountiful assets management techniques utilized my our members(although individual practices and degree of personal uplift experience is still a subject of individual discretion and hot debate) will be available through out the weekend, and randomly administered as the spirit so moves. Although the ladies have their own techniques for Becoming Overly Blessed...... your stimulating exchanges are always a welcome addition.

Blessings and Light

Tinker

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 01:15 PM

Tinker,

We are touched by your forward-gazing remarks, and trust it is reciprocal, or will be soon. In any case we are in complete accord with your suggestion about inspiration. We need to get ahead of the curve so that we can persuade the Ladies of the Getaway that our sensitivity and mystic fascination with touching, deeply-felt experiences involving "frontal meditation" (as we refer to some of our meditative exercises) are not only inspiring to us in themselves, but are dramatically uplifted by inspiration in others.

Therefore we urge the Mudcat Ladies Benevolent Sensitivity Association to improve their capacity for inspiration (which is always uplifting) and their sensitivity to our forward-looking ambitions. We can use all the help we can get, despite our intense training in dexterity under mystic influences. With luck we can look forward to a program of inspiring exercises which will get us to a place where we can hit the spot, just under the wire.

With best regards,

Fr. Tacitus Frequentimus
Inspirational Programs and Sensitivity Training Director
Temple of the Golden Globes

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 12:44 PM

Tinker - we have plans for Kendall and I've just thought of an idea for Amos - pm to follow.

Brett - you don't REALLY want to be the odd one out, do you? Wakana would think that we didn't like you!

Oh, and SINSULL and I thought up an idea for Joe as well.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 09:06 AM

WHOOPS ! Since I brought up the fates


Let me say (quickly and with feeling) that I *never* have considered the term "crone" for any of the Mudcat Ladies....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 09:04 AM

"Ah Ah Ah my little sweetie," said the kind ladies, pinching cheeks where ever they were found........

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From:
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 09:01 AM

I like the idea of the Fates...what do you think ladies??!! *EG*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:58 AM

uh-oh. the 'kind ladies' bit makes me even more nervous - given the number of fantasis and mythical stories I've read in which the 'kind ladies' were the fates (in their more sinister versions) and/or death.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:53 AM

Who said Amos and Kendall are "out of this" ?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From:
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:51 AM

It shoud read "maybe us kind ladies......"

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From:
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:49 AM

"Kind ladies".....flattery doesn't normally work Brett....may us Kind Ladies could work on something 'special' just for you??...what do you think Ladies??!! *Evil Grin*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:48 AM

Energised globes hmm, interesting thought that.
G ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:46 AM

Well, I do know how much the Cap'n hates rock and rap and I can imagine what the cellar looks like. It seems to me he and Amos are taking the only sane way out of this dilemma.

I, on the other hand, will be escorting a woman for whom our whole culture is a mystery - ALL of it, not just the Mudcat portion. For that reason I am sure the kind ladies will leave me out of their machinations.

The rest of you guys are on your own!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:43 AM

"Oh, Hard is the fortune of all .... " Whoops maybe this year it should be mankind... BG

Negotiating the weather???? Using silver tounge techniques on the Gods to assure your own self interest.... Seems to be some sort of conflict of interest in that stance.... Wouldn't want you to compromise your reputaion Mick... Relax

Now Amos, perhaps some further inspiration coming to us from the Temple of the Golden Globes might enlighten and energize those of us involved.....

Hmmmmmmm

Tinker

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:36 AM

*****shit*****

******mumble, sputter, grumble,******

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 08:04 AM

Mick, I wish I could help, I really do, but you have never seen our cellar, and you can't imagine how much I detest Rock and Rap.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 07:55 AM

I don't know why you bother about getting slack. I've been slack all my life

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: rumanci
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 07:49 AM

"Will this get me a little slack???? "

If I were you Mick - I'd tighten your belt, not loosen it !!

*g* rum

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 07:46 AM

No.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 07:43 AM

I am currently in negotiations with the bargaining team from the Corporate Home office of Weather Gods, Inc. LTD KMA . I have told them that the solidarity amongst my brother and sister Mudcatters/FSGW'ers is at a record high and that we are prepared to take whatever steps are necessary to achieve our bargaining goals of fair weather and warm temps. I am fully prepared to exercise all the negotiating skills that I have learned in some 25+ years of bargaining. Solidarity brothers, and ESPECIALLY sisters.

Will this get me a little slack????

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 05:57 PM

Now I am suffering from an ear worm:
"...And Granpappy Amos
He's the head of the clan
Roars like a lion but he's gentle as a lamb
And now here's Luke who beams with joy
Since he may take Mrs. Luke McCoy"

So happy to share.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 04:59 PM

LOL.

You guys kill me! I am SO looking forward to October.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 03:39 PM

I'm betting Lao-tzu had sisters. Probably older ones.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 03:37 PM

MM:

It's not a wimp-out, man!! It's strategy. I learned it from Lao-tzu: "The wise general, no matter how well-equipped, will not do battle with women. For to do so is to subscribe to a problem for which no solution is possible." The Art of War, 16th edition, page 211.


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 03:22 PM

- what a whimp-out Amos!

BTW guys - bribery doesn't work either...I've already tried.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 03:12 PM

Oh, it WAS a typo, you're right. I meant "dreamiest seneschals", of course. All thumbs, tsk, tsk...

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 02:31 PM

Go down with all hands Kendall, it's the best way, forget the doctrine of women and children first.
Giok ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 01:52 PM

Fortunato -- Thanks. I'll do that.

Stephen Lee

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 01:23 PM

I'd thought about warning the intended victims, but the consequences are just too horrible to risk. You guys are on your own.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 01:06 PM

Yes, but wives will usualy let on about weaknesses....

He he he he.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 01:03 PM

He probably is, Brett, for protection. It's not wise to tweak jacqui's nose.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 12:18 AM

Amos! Are you going to be there this year? I hope so. We may not get to the southern part of the west coast of the USA on this big trip and I would like Wakana to get the chance to meet you. Are you bringing your lovely wife?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 02:37 PM

Dick - YEP.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Carly
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 11:52 AM

I'm here, I'm here! Bill is right, I sometimes cannot check in every day, but since I am doing programming for the Getaway, I will be around as much as possible.

We appreciate all your input; please be aware that we will not be putting the schedule grid together for some time. Rita, Bill, Charlie(in fact, most of the usual suspects) are involved with the Washington Folk Festival, FSGW's biggest single event, and so we will be busy through the first weekend in June with that.It also helps to wait until the registrar is in place, so we can see who is coming this year. However, PLEASE feel free to send workshop suggestions, info on your own talents, etc. to me or to Rita. It would be easier for us if you would PM me rather than communicate only through the thread(s); this thread alone is now over 400 entries(!) and I do not want to miss anybody.

Every year I think, "how can it get better than my memories of last year?" and every year holds new and wonderful times at the Getaway. Since I've been going evey year for over three decades, I feel confident in predicting a wonderful time, and I am looking forward to seeing you all.

Carly

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From:
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 10:54 AM

Indeed El Greko!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 10:50 AM

Never a dull moment at your place then, Khatt, eh?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From:
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 10:42 AM

the giggle is after all aimed at the men folk!

otherwise it would be "She she she"....doesn't quite work!!...

Jacqui..I have spare sets of handcuffs and whips if you need me to bring them as supplies. The japanese thumb screws could come in handy too!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 10:41 AM

Dick, I think that's 'he(h) he(h) he(h)', not 'hee hee hee'. I get chills every time she does it and I am a woman. Presumably not in any immediate danger...

Dani

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 10:38 AM

Stephen L. Rich,

PM Ferrera about the workshop and Susette and I would certainly join you for a yodeling workshop.
chance

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 10:07 AM

Jacqui C-
Don't you think that "he he he" is a rather sexist form of giggle?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 09:55 AM

Curry ?? Does that mean I CAN sing the 'Vindaloo' song ??

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 09:32 AM

Perhaps at this stage, unsuspecting should be changed to less than explicitly warned.... Some folks have no chance of escape, others may squeak through if only on the basis of ...

So many men, so little time....

He He He He

tinker


It's not paranoia if someone's really out to get you....giggle, giggle

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 09:00 AM

Big Mick and unsuspecting males? does that mean those of us who are duly paranoid about the situation are safe?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 08:49 AM

No, Jacqui - Amos meant "dreamiest samizens".
Or was "skinniest demijohns"?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 08:04 AM

"Right. Do I really want to see this poor delicate cultured Japanese woman sucked in to the machinations of the Mudcat's seamiest denizens"

Amos - be very afraid. That remark will cost you. Ideas please ladies.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 10:56 PM

I am sorry, a thousand times -- I meant Wakana, not Masako -- the old clutch really needs replacing, I guess! :)

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 10:39 PM

"It's called doowop-san, Masako. It's easy. Just make a mouth like this and go ooo-wwaaaa oooooo-waaa along with the rest of us, ok??"

Right. Do I really want to see this poor delicate cultured Japanese woman sucked in to the machinations of the Mudcat's seamiest denizens? Hmmm....I dunno. Brett, ya wanna go down to Florida instead? I hear BWL is floating an alternative site down there....

:D


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 10:28 PM

It's OK Brett - we'll look after your lovely lady. Trust us.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 10:28 PM

Stephen-- I hate to interrupt all this evil planning with boring routine..*grin*...but as summer progresses, there will be threads about Getaway workshop ideas....

This year, Carly will be doing a large part of the schedule, assisted by Rita, who has done most of it for the past 5 years..(and a couple others. Carly is not on everyday, but she'll no doubt be happy to have a list of ideas. (I don't think we've had yodeling for ages!)

There's gonna be so much talent at this years Getaway that we'd have to run for 3 weeks to use it all!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 10:25 PM

Let's see, I am bringing a dainty, well mannered, cultured, gullible, Japanese woman who is curious about these Mudcatters her husband keep writing to. And we will face THIS group?

Doom! I am doomed!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 10:15 PM

ROTFLMAO

He he he he he

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 09:51 PM

Yeah, tho' I walk through the valley of the shadow of the Mudcat wimmen, I shall be terrified of their great evil.......

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Jeri
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 08:26 PM

Hey SINS -- bring a hibachi or maybe just aluminumumium foil for engine-top cookery and you could have the first drive-over restaurant. Stuff like "Possibly Possum Teryaki" or "Fox 'Flounder'" - YUM!

Jacqui, you need me to bust a rhyme for ya, just gimme da whirred!

Sorta like:

It's curry for breakfast, curry for lunch
And ice cream in the loo, cuz I got a hunch
That buttholes be flamin', on you an' on me
When it's curry for dinner after curry for tea
And if the ice cream is curry, at least it's cold
You might wonder if the thunder from down under's gettin' old
Curious? Curry us, that's what itz about!
In da loo, vindaloo, it all come out.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 07:58 PM

NO! I won't say it. I won't.


Leadfingers - I have saved a seat for you in my car. We go from the Getaway to Tinker's in NJ to Linn and Tom's in Portsmouth (the Press Room), to my place in Maine for a Song Circle. Linn and Tom, Micca and Catsphiddle are also included - van seats 7 and I will have a roof thing to hold our stuff. Free meals mostly and a place to sleep in relative warmth and comfort if not privacy. Your own room in Maine. PM me.
Mary

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 07:35 PM

Ah, curry - so orifices ARE involved!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 06:54 PM

I could do a workshop on cowboy yodeling if anyone is up for that.

Stephen Lee

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 06:23 PM

and Alice for Company?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 05:10 PM

Terry - re the workshop - contact Ferrara who will put your name on the list.

Sins - you're right - the cellar and the music...... and curry for every meal.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 04:05 PM

Oh and by the way , 400 !!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 04:04 PM

I am hoping to get over for a couple of weeks either side of the Getaway to meet East Coast Catters and , if possible , do a few gigs as well . Is my best bet starting a thread looking for places I can crash , or what ?? . I am still looking for a cheap flight deal so do not as yet have ANY fixed plans . Also , how do I go about offering my services for a whistle workshop , assuming I am allowed to do that !

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 03:26 PM

It's doowop. It's gotta be doowop.


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 03:16 PM

I'll be bringing supplies.....they maybe needed!! *rubs hands together in an evil manner*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 03:05 PM

If Kendall gives any clues, it's 50s rock and 90s rap for him. Knowing is much worse!

EG - you are neither innocent nor little. But no orifices are involved...as far as I know. I have my own set of fetishes. Can't speak for the other "ladies".

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 10:45 AM

If Kendall gives any clues at all it's back to the cellar with him, on bread and water.

He he he he.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 10:04 AM

Kendall,
I think I prefer not knowing - but tell us this: are orifices involved?

SINS,
Xander is prepared for the worst; he will be wearing full-body armour. Unfortunately, the armour he intends to use is MY body, but then you wouldn't hurt an innocent little Greek, would you? (blinks beguilingly).

La Inglesa hardly ever logs in, but her email is
[deleted - contact El Greko for her e-mail (Joe Offer)]

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 09:48 AM

"......for you and a few other unsuspecting males....."

I'd hate for any of you to miss the key pharse in SINSULL's post to Mick. He He He ..... Although in the long run, well, hiding doesn't seem very effective...

tinker

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 08:00 AM

I don't know what's worse, not knowing, or knowing.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 07:57 AM

Bobert - he he he he

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 07:52 AM

Thanks, Mick, fir steppin' up to the plate this year... It is very noble of you...and takes the heat off a lot of us other guys...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 07:49 AM

Ah no better way to begin the mornig than with a refreshing bit of "plotting".... El Grecko, I notice you haven't put Vanessa in touch with our innocent lady's club. We welcome all into our fun and games. Oh and Mick, if the stars align and Eve and Ellen make it down from the far north.... yeah they know....

tinker

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,El Greko sans cookie, but had breakfast
Date: 11 Apr 05 - 05:51 AM

It's Jacqui's maniacal laughter that scares the proverbial outta me... Like she knows something...

Don't worry about the "back door", Mick; I am Greek, but not THAT Greek!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 10 Apr 05 - 08:54 PM

I can't watch...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Apr 05 - 08:33 PM

He he he he

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Apr 05 - 05:29 PM

El Greko, as Official Mudcat ToyBoy, is in no danger BUT a certain XANDER needs to be on his guard. heh heh

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 10 Apr 05 - 04:44 PM

Mick, a blood bath would be a walk in the park compared to what they have planned.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Apr 05 - 04:22 PM

He he he he

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Jeri
Date: 10 Apr 05 - 03:52 PM

There ya go, Mick -- nothing safer than a Greek watching your 'back door'.

Jacqui is a nice, married English lady who isn't the least bit dangerous. You shouldn't be frightened at all.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Apr 05 - 03:13 PM

He he he he

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 10 Apr 05 - 01:56 PM

Don't worry Mick, I reckon it's all just talk. Psyching you up. Don't fall for it. Just stick close to me.

So I can hide behind you.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Apr 05 - 01:47 PM

Mick,
Once again I will remind you that we never cause physical harm and we only hurt the ones we love. We have only wonderful surprises planned for you and a few other unsuspecting males.
heh heh
Be afraid; be very afraid.
The Ringless SINS

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 10 Apr 05 - 12:11 PM

I am still afraid.

Kendall, ....... help ....... I am starting to feel like Seamus in the house of the killer felines.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Apr 05 - 12:06 PM

SINSULL has nothing to do with that "production" number. She too is just a poor impressed flunkie.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Apr 05 - 08:50 AM

SINSULL and I are still looking for more ladies to join in the production number we have planned for the Saturday night. If you're interested just PM either of us.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Naemanson
Date: 10 Apr 05 - 08:48 AM

I will definitely be there this year. Wakana and I will be coming in from Guam by way of Japan and England. I can't wait to meet all my Mudcat friends (or should I say family?).

I guess I better start warming up the old windpipes now. And loosening up the old fingers.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich
Date: 10 Apr 05 - 08:38 AM

Plans have finally come together!!! Ingridthecrafty and I will be there!! We're both looking forward to it!

Stephen Lee

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 05:27 PM

Definitely not (he he he he)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Tinker
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 05:22 PM

Now Mmario, we LOVE you.... honest....giggle, giggle, giggle....and who could do anything of a "doomed" nature in the mist of your wonderful creative beauty. When surrounded by the shawls you can be assured we wouldn't do anything you wouldn't do....

tinker

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 03:54 PM

Sorcha , I am gonna pm you .
All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 03:48 PM

Well, unless you count Maggie the fiddle, I am that.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 03:46 PM

I´ll be with the Icelandic flagg and the cap I got
for the N-Ireland trip it´s green,orange and white as the Irish flagg
You should be able to know who has landed .

Sorcha are you going alone ??

All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 03:07 PM

I'll need picking up from BWI too. Rita, is there any date on when the schedules/reservations will be ready for 05? I have the site marked.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 01:43 PM

I is doomed.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Pauline L
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 01:25 AM

Rita, if I go to BWI airport, will someone from FSGW pick me up and take good care of me?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich
Date: 17 Mar 05 - 12:22 AM

CHOCOLATE BANJOS!!! That's what we Need! CHOCOLATE BANJOS!
(With licorice strings,please).

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 16 Mar 05 - 09:30 PM

Oh yes!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 16 Mar 05 - 07:47 PM

HeHeHeHe....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 16 Mar 05 - 06:13 PM

A suggestion was made that there be a "shawl" night at the Getaway where we each of us shows off our MMario creation. If you are up for this PM me for there is more our nimble fingered giant need not know about.
SINS

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 09:10 PM

John & Skarpi, the best thing to do from there is to have some FSGW person pick you up at the airport, take you home, feed you, spend half the night chatting, provide a place to sleep for the night and drive you to the Getaway on Friday.

This will happen, if you wish it. It may be too early to set up the details, (or maybe not). Later I think we should have a thread on Getaway Travel Logistics so's we can keep track of who-needs-what. There may be non-Mudcat folks who'd love to help out, too.

That's what we did when 24 members of the Shellback Chorus arrived here needing sleeping gear & transportation for the Getaway.

If for some reason you don't want to do that we'll help you figure out what you need but ... the FSGW is, always has been, extremely hospitable to visiting musicians.   

Rita F

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 03:14 PM

I'm tempted to come up earlier than ever this year and stretch out the weekend with the early-bird travellers!

Never fear about finding rides and blankets, gentlemen. We'll make sure you get where you're going and are warm and comfy while you're there. All you have to do is show up, sing, and play.

Dani

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 02:56 PM

Yes he's coming on the same flight as me, we arrive at about 7:00 pm on the Thursday night, and need to know what the best thing to do from there is.
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 02:41 PM

SKarpi, you're coming to BWI airport,yes?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 01:00 PM

Is Alan's list the definitive one, or is anybody else from the U of K going?
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: alanww
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 12:54 PM

Wow! Is this a record? 355 posting in only 42 days! And the event is still 7+ months away!
I would love to make it this year (since I had such a great time in 2003), particularly as several Mudcatter friends are going over from the UK. But two trips to China in July & September mean that its just not possible. But my eyes are set on 2006!
Have a great time ... Micca, CatsPHiddle, Leadfingers, SussexCarole, Crane Driver, Giok, Skipjack, BillSables, El Greko & Vanessa etc - and, of course, everyone else!
"I thought I heard the old man say ..!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi
Date: 02 Mar 05 - 03:38 AM

Halló all I am at time this listening to Lunasa , but
I would like to know how far from the airport
is the camp Mudcat????
(Getaway) 7 and 12 days .......
          7 and 11 days......
No just thinking this will past by before I know it
the October will stand by my eyes.
Life In Iceland is so fast that one week goes by on one day
It´s nearly christmastime soon ?????
No i am on a alchol or something like that , but
ever since I came from N-Ireland I just long for an peace and
quiet the people there are so easy and slow and the time is
on normal scan.
I liked it alot I felt like home , I will go there again
to The Mountains of Morne and stay there under the trees
like I did last time.

Well theses are just my thoughts, please Ignore them
Slán go foil -All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Susan A-R
Date: 01 Mar 05 - 10:48 PM

Pauline L, so will my fiddle, and I must keep her happy. Dani, you have the restaurant scene to a Tee, I should come, just so I can talk with you about how to withdraw (restaurant owners anonymous?)

And then there are the plots . . . Who's bringing the silk rope, that's what I wannna know.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Pauline L
Date: 01 Mar 05 - 12:15 PM

Susan A-R,

Please, please come to the Getaway. If you're not there, my fiddle and I will be so disappointed.

Pauline

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Nancy King
Date: 28 Feb 05 - 06:46 PM

Skarpi, we're looking forward to meeting you! (not to mention all of you other Getaway first-timers...)

Only seven and a half months to go!

Nancy

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani
Date: 28 Feb 05 - 06:26 PM

Susan, as I recall you are a restaurant person. Time change, sleep deprivation, more money out than in, these are as nothing to you. And besides, you'd really be missed if you weren't there!

Dani (Getaway recruiting associate)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Susan A-R
Date: 28 Feb 05 - 06:13 PM

Right! Right! I just have to keep my priorities straight Sinsull, I know, what was I thinking of? Maybe the sleep deprivation will help me with the time change.

When's the next Song circle? I'm hanging onto that last weekend in March for a trip to the Portsmouth/Portland area with my friend Beth, although I haven't heard from her recently . . . Might work, and then I can talk details for the fiendish plots.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi
Date: 28 Feb 05 - 04:16 PM

Well all , I pay the ticket tomorrow so I´ll be
coming on the 13th along with Giok from Scotland.
So there will be two vikings coming at the same time.
I don´t know about my band yet but i am trying to get
some money here at home so I can bring them with us. I hope I will know very soon.

All the best Skarpi Iceland.,

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 28 Feb 05 - 12:45 PM

SINSULL, Jacqui and I spent some time planning, no perhaps plotting, various possible senarios and secret plans for Getaway this weekend. Now the weekend isn't nearly long enough for us to "honor" all of the Mudcat Men, so we are going to have to work on a three to five year plan and let a few of you savor the anticipation.

Kendall just blushed and shook his head.... I can't wait.... Now I just have a few more months to find just the right....Never mind.


Tinker

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 08:56 PM

Susan - No! No! No!
You are a definite for the Ladies Event. Deserters will be hunted down and punished severely. The European contingent is on alert to seek out all female fiddlers with sly grins and charming dispositions and hold them for questioning.

Any chance of your making it to the next song circle?

SINS

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Susan A-R
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 07:04 PM

Hmmm, just realized that I'm supposed to head for Europe very shortly after the Getaway. This could stretch the finances a bit, the tickets are one thing, the self employed vacation pay (0) is quite another. This one may be the one I have to miss. BOTHER!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 06:28 PM

and we have one other regular Mudcatter/filker who comes (Gorgeous Gary)...or two, if you add his newish wife (and we do, though I don't think she posts)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 08:33 AM

Then you will be a very happy Mudcatter, Teresa. It is the perfect mix of structured workshops, and freewheeling jams. This is going to be wonderful.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Teresa
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 03:52 PM

I love unstructured. I love impromptu jams and song circles. That's the filker in me. :)

Teresa

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 03:07 PM

".I hope all the wonderful FSGW folks don't mind the Invasion of the Mudcatters......"
we have always had folks from 'out of town', some of whom we only see once a year or so...this is just extra. As long as it is treated as a way to share music, and doesn't become just a Mudcat 'happening', it will be fine. (If you say 'hello', and sing with us, you ARE part of the crowd pretty fast! *grin*)...but we have FSGW members who have never seen Mudcat (or even a computer) and might need reassurance. So far, it has been 97.0327% positive, and locals look forward to neat new music and people. (as you may have noticed, we try to mix the cabin assignments to increase interaction and 'awareness' *smile*)

As the general folkie population ages and scatters, this sort of thing may be the glue that allows an event like the Getaway to happen on such a scale. The worst 'problem' we have right now is that there is so much talent and ideas that it is impossible to have EVERYONE who is qualified and willing leading workshops and doing concerts! (such a problem to have, huh?)

I, personally, think that an extra day would be nice...like arriving Thursday night and having Friday be an 'unstructured' day for random singing and conviviality. That is a vague, possible thing for sometime, but it obviously would cost more and not everyone could get the time off work, etc...who knows what might happen if this grows and reaches critical mass in attendence! Wow.......

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Teresa
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 02:39 PM

So Baltimore is the closest airport? I will be flying in from Las vegas, and my schedule is pretty flexible. I could be adaptable. I don't drive, and I'd certainly need a ride from the airport.

Teresa

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 01:50 PM

Hey Mick. You offered a ride to Ebbie and me a while back. Is the offer still good now that you've moved to NJ or should we make other arrangements? WOW!! That's a huge change for you!! Hope you're settling in and enjoying. How wonderful to take on such a new adventure.
Less than 8 months to go.....I hope all the wonderful FSGW folks don't mind the Invasion of the Mudcatters.......

KT

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 08:40 AM

Well, I'll have room fir atleasr rwo folks with their instruments (Stand up bass excluded) and can pick folks up at BWI and, most impoerantly, know where I'm going from there...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 04:47 AM

Skarpi is going to BWI like me, and as I'm going via Iceland, I'm trying to meet up en route. We are waiting till Skarpi gets his tickets, and then we can let you all know if we will arrive together, he gets them on Monday he said.
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 04:39 AM

Mary , I I think I am gonn a be alone this time but that
coult change, I am waiting for an Info from Mick about
some matter and also Info here In Iceland and If all this happens then My band will come with me , that is Rósa and Helgi Also.
Icelandair goes to Baltimore? I don´t know the name of airport but I´ll have tonight , then i have these Info.
All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 10:10 PM

Thanks fir interpretin', Sins...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 09:26 PM

Skarpi,
What airport are you flying into? What time do you land? How many in your party? With that info, someone will be able to meet you and hopefully put you up for a night..
Mary

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 07:56 PM

Depends on where you are landing?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 06:43 PM

Halló all i get the ticket on Monday so I ´ll be on the plain on
the 13th of October.
Where will I go after i have landed I have no Idea.???

Anyone??Idea.
All the best Skarpi Iceland.,

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 04:47 PM

But, don't tell. Hee hee. Mr doesn't know yet! *BG*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 02:15 PM

I always have extra blankets, also....
(maybe the electric blanket for KoKo...hope she's blanket trained)

But Mick will have to hold her hand in the lunch line.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 02:07 PM

Someone better have a super-Goddess size sleeping bag for KoKo. She's tropical, isn't she? Or will she just cuddle in with Big Mick?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 01:41 PM

I'll have a number of extra blankets w/ me - but don't have any spare bags.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Tinker
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 01:34 PM

Wow !! This is getting great !! In fact Koko just said she may be at Getaway in the Big Mick in New Jersey Thread..... Looks to be an amazing time.

I've got a few extra sleeping bagsI can bring along.

tinker

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 01:21 PM

I'll need a place to sleep Monday night and a ride to BWI on Tuesday. Might need a sleeping bag too.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 08:27 AM

I'm gonna book mine today, it gets me into BMI on the Thursday night about 7 pm, so may just book into a local motel, and let sleep adjust my time clock. On the Friday morning I could use a ride though, I will also need a sleeping bag.
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 08:20 AM

I can pick one 'er two folks up at either BWI or Dulles (which you can get to by shuttle from National). If anyone is without ride, PM me...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 08:13 AM

YEAH SORCHA!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: KT
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 02:20 AM

Good on ya, Sorcha!! This is getting better and better all the time! It's hard to imagine more fun than last year, but this is gonna be some GETAWAY! Can't wait!!!
KT

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Sorcha
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 01:59 AM

Just bought my plane ticket! I'll be there! Wheee!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 01:38 PM

Efxaristo poli Giorgiou
Or something like that.
Giok ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 01:23 PM

Giok,
if you're only going for the Getaway weekend, then I suggest you avoid the hassle of renting/driving a car, and get a lift from someone, as Nancy King suggested (she gave me a lift last year, but she was but one of several who offered).

Looks like we'll meet at last! I plan to come over with Vanessa for a week, spending a few days sightseeing and/or seeing friends before/after the Getaway.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 11:49 AM

Yep I've now found a flight to BWI, and as it's via Iceland I'm trying to meet up with Skarpi en-route. I shall hire a car at BWI, prices look a bit up on last time I rented in the US, still looking for a good deal so any hints or tips appreciated.
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 10:45 AM

I wondered what Alaska Mike had been smoking, and now it's plain. Accounts for all those great songs.

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Nancy King
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 10:37 AM

Actually, BWI (Baltimore) is by far the closest airport to the camp, and there will be lots of people passing by who could pick you up. Any chance you could fly into BWI, Giok? I wouldn't wish the drive from JFK on anyone!

Nancy

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 08:48 AM

You could also fly to D.C. instead.

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 11:34 PM

PS to Giok--
Oh yeah, you're going to need LOTS of American cash to pay all the tolls on that stretch of road, either that or a transponder for EZ-Pass (an automated toll-collection system)--close to $20 worth.
--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 11:32 PM

Giok--
The drive from JFK airport in New York to the Getaway could conceivably take 3-1/2 to 4 hours IF it were smooth and there's no traffic. HAH! Plan on something closer to 5 hours, since we're talking reality here. You'll need to get out of the airport and follow the Belt Parkway aorund the shore of Brooklyn (and past Coney Island) to the Verrazano Bridge, cross Staten Island (that first stretch is the part of the trip that takes an incalculable amount of time, since it's so traffic-dependent), enter the New Jersey Turnpike and take it to its Southern Terminus (90 minutes), cross the entire state of Delaware (about 15 minutes) and proceed through Northeastern Maryland to Camp Rablewood (another half hour or so).
--Charlie Baum
(More specific route numbers and directions available upon request.)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: wysiwyg
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 06:41 PM

Oh, pretty.... look...

According to Shawlmaster MMario, 50% will go to the Mudcat, and
50% will go to the FSGW scholarship fund.   AND you will be able to arrive at the Getaway in style!

~S~

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 05:22 PM

Mike SMOKED that salmon?! You going to tell me he CAUGHT it, too!?

God, that was one of the most delicious things I've ever tasted. I actually think the camp does a pretty good job with food, but it was pretty sad that they had salmon on the menu after we had tasted Mike's.

Dani (who is thinking about all the treats to come)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 12:42 PM

The 4 string banjo was invented by a guy who couldn't play the 5 string banjo. (Granpa Jones)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Fortunato
Date: 21 Feb 05 - 12:07 PM

banjo orchestra = oxymoron

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 10:39 PM

Amos, the only secret delicacies are the ones at the Friday potluck. When I'm lucky, Sinsull brings Italian Cannoli -- and when I'm really lucky, I get there early enough to grab one. Other treats appear on the potluck table all evening.

Lynn Title's fudge cake is another example that comes to mind, not to mention Alaska Mike's home-smoked salmon which (sob) will not be there this year unless he can somehow air-mail it.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 09:58 PM

My o my o my.... Mick, I can't just stand by and watch you take a fall for the team. It's not right, is what!! Unless of course there is a secret delicacy to the event and its not as bad as it is being made out as. Then you should treat it as just desserts. An all-over Olive Oil Skin Rub or something special like that, you know...

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 09:41 PM

He he he he....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 07:47 PM

NOT trying to put ANY politics into this, but I hope we will not be called....



The Skinhead orchestra.



(running for cover)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 07:45 PM

I'll bring the banjo-uke-mandolin, if someone can play it... and a tenor or two. Can borrow a banjo-mandolin to bring, if needed...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 07:41 PM

OK - I can bring 2 x 5string 1 x Shortscale Tenor 1 x 7 string 2 x banjolin 2 x banjolele and 1 x Bandola - But my Excess Baggage will be 'Orrendous !! Especially as I want to bring some whistles and a normal mandolin and a guitar !!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 07:02 PM

Do we need to form a banjo orchestra?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: curmudgeon
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 06:53 PM

FWIW, after yesterday's Shanty Session, I was chased away from the table where Sinsull, Jacqui, Jeri and Bat Goddess were conferring. How bodes this?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 06:46 PM

Hey, it's a tenor ( not one of those cheap fiver's)...

That is 2 months per string. There may be hope for me yet...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 06:38 PM

Banjo PLAYERS - you have eight months to learn.

Mick I'm glad that you're resigned to your fate. Just lay back and let it happen.

HE he he he

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 06:33 PM

Do I have to be able to PLAY the banjo, or will just bringing one ( or more) give me some protection?


8-{E

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 06:31 PM

Gentlemen, know that I die happily for all your sins. Please bring copious amounts of the vile, black stuff, as well as several bottles of John Jamesons' very finest Irish whiskey in order that I may be sent off proper and all.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 06:23 PM

It looks like I am going to be into serious expense with overwight luggage - the only way I am going to be safe is to bring ALL the banjos !!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 01:27 PM

Well I don't know, I'm a little worried about coming on my own now, I mean calling poor Amos chocolate deprived, surely you mean depraved! I think we better form the wagons into a circle, and break out the Remington repeaters boys.
BTW, how long is the drive from JFK to the scene of the debacle?
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 01:22 PM

Micca - you guessed!

Nice parody.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 01:13 PM

Jacqui c, why do I feel a touch of the Ko-Ko's from "the Mikado" coming on?
" I've got a little list,I've got a little list
of Society offenders who might well be underground
they'd none of them be missed,they'd none of them be missed
theres those Banjo serenaders and the others of his race
and the would be humourist, I've got them on the list
and Folkies who complain in loud and angry tone
about all centuries but this and every country but their own
and that singular anomaly the bluegrass guitarist
they'd none of them be missed, I'm sure they'd not be missed"

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 12:59 PM

cats - just threaten him that, if he does not co-operate, he will be added to the list of victims, which is growing longer everyday.

'and they had fun, fun, fun......'

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 12:07 PM

Attention!!!....Micca has escaped from the attic and is attempting to find out the plans.....re-inforcements are needed...plese do not let the short hairy man near you 'puters!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 10:15 PM

I can't watch... too gruesome.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 09:47 PM

Happy Valentine's Day to all our darling men.

I'm totally English, just completely mad.

Amos - I've seen Song of the South - won't work!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 09:23 PM

Stephen - banjos are your only salvation. We can buy our own chocolate and champagne, even our own jewelry. And with the proper size batteries, well...But a banjo player complete with drool - SIGH...Why do you think Kendall dusted his off after so many years? It works better than holy water and a crucifix.

Now think hard - do you really want us to abandon our harmless games and go to the Getaway just to sing? Your choice, guys. I will dissuade all the the ladies if that is your wish.

SINS who believes that Mick doth protest too much.
And by the way, I am half German and only a fraction Irish/English/Scottish. The best of the mischief comes from the Irish.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 09:07 PM

Happy Valentine's Day to beautiful folkie men everywhere.
Mary Sunshine

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 06:53 PM

ROTFLMA.

Ach, puir sod, Mick -- I knew him, Horatio...lessee... there's gotta be some way to get him out of the soup!! Maybe they would take me instead? The Briar Patch routine? Hmmmmm.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 06:26 PM

Shit .... back to the drawing board.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 06:17 PM

Love ya Mick, but that won't save you!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 06:14 PM

Great news, Stephen!! One more testosterone laden creature to help us defend from the devious ministrations of these female minstrels. Be especially on the lookout for one Irish woman who looks like she could be a Sullivan, as well as a beautiful, wee lass leading a Captain around by the ear. These are dangerous creatures, something akin to the harpies. They will lead you onto the rocks for certain. There is an old husbands tale out there that says you can protect yourself by wearing a necklace of bon bons around your neck, hanging decent liquor and champagne from the doors and windows, and being able to sing a decent love song, chantey, old time rock and roll, etc. DO NOT BET YOUR LIFE THAT THIS IS THE CASE. It harks back to a time when men were seeking reasons for their natural surrounding women. While science has not given us complete understanding on these complex creatures, it has informed us that we are carrying a full load of aul shite when we act like we get it.

Anyway, bring instruments and a repertoire of good songs and I will sing with you, prior to my execution.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Stephen L. Rich
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 05:45 PM

My current plan is to try to get there. My busy season will be pretty much over by then. I'll have the time and, with a bit of luck, the money to get away for a bit.

Stephen Lee

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 04:28 PM

Did you mean to write "a gutly conscience"? I think that's rude, but maybe too close to the bone. Fortunately, it's Valentines and we can cel;ebrate his big heart instead...


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: MMario
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 04:24 PM

Gary - we'll have to compare "Little Jim's" - and "whisky John" is a pretty fun one to sing too!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 04:13 PM

why, thank you, Dick. Casual readers might have had some doubt..*grin*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 04:13 PM

Yes - this all started when I posted for recruits for a MUSICAL number and poor Mick got paranoid about what we were up to - mind you, he's probably right. From what I hear he's been awaiting his comeuppance for previous activities. Fancy leaving poor SINSULL in the lurch for three years! I reckon there's a guitly conscience at work there.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 04:06 PM

Just to point out--ther's going to be music, too.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 03:12 PM

Just got back after a weekend at the Rinktum - recruited up a couple more ladies for the number.

Kendall is being SO well behaved, it's amazing what fear of the consequences will do.

Amos - it's no good trying to head Mary off at the pass - don't forget - she is not alone and the sisterhood will beat off any attempts to isolate one our number.

Teresa - we love the boys really, if we didn't we'd igore them, not terrorise them, but tough love is necessary sometimes with the little darlin's.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 12:43 PM

Rita - Well, Mike said we still have KT and Ebbie coming, and perhaps the usual Ontario folks. Maybe we could still hold the workshop and call it "Songs from the Slightly Icier North" 8-)

Oh, and I should mention I now have designs on "Little Jim". There's another song about earthquakes that's popular in the filk community that "Little Jim" would make a **perfect** follower for!

-- Gary

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 13 Feb 05 - 04:39 AM

JacquiC - I have been informed of your proposed activities. I see your he he he and raise you a bruahahahahahhaaa!

Alaska Mike - you think you'll be safe in the UK? Bruaahahahahahahaaaa!

I sooo wish I was going to be there, especially as I have just the right size restraints for Big Mick..... if he doesn't mind the teethmarks.

LTS

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 12 Feb 05 - 06:10 PM

a version the Frozen North workshop might just work with Iceland..*grin*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 12 Feb 05 - 03:01 PM

Mike, yes, I knew you were going to England and I repeat, we will miss you both at the Getaway. All the same the trip to England sounds grand and I'm glad you're going. You sure know how to live. It makes me happy just to hear about it. But -- to miss 2006 at the Getaway as well? Shoot.

Guess we'll have to put the Frozen North workshop on ice for a while.

Well y'all come back as soon as you can, y'hear? In the meantime we'll see how many of your songs we can learn to sing back at you when you get here.

Rita

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 12 Feb 05 - 05:57 AM

Tinker....its a wonderful valentines present idea and Micca and I thankyou for sending to Micca as his Secret Santa present....lets just say there's a lot of fun to be had!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Genie
Date: 12 Feb 05 - 01:50 AM

I'm marking my calendar now. Will see if I can work it in (and work it out) to be there. It sounds great!

Genie

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 12 Feb 05 - 01:44 AM

LOL!!!Thanks, Mike -- sucking up for next year, are we???LOL!!!

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 12 Feb 05 - 12:43 AM

Rita, we're going to spend all our vacation time in England this year, so will miss all you folks at the Getaway. I'm usually too busy in November to travel anywhere also, so we might miss the 2006 event also. But see what you can do to get it moved back to October for 2007, OK?

Gary, don't worry about an Alaska fix. KT and Ebbie are headed your way again this year. And I am proud as punch that you have taken on the "Iditarod" song. Anybody that can sing the Iditarod song can certainly bamboozle a few smart alecky women who think they can get the better of the Getaway men. Teach that song to Big Mick and Amos, sounds like they could use some help.

Best wishes,
Mike

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 11:08 PM

Mike, I started laughing about halfway through your post. Good to hear from you and we will miss you and Tawmmie so much.

Gary's "Iditarod" was very well done and was a great reminder of you as well as a helluva good song.

Tinker, Mmario, I'm glad I don't drink coffee when I read Mudcat or there would have been another coffee-covered screen.

Rita

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 10:31 PM

Mike - No Getaway this year? Oh no, how are we going to get our Alaska fix? Granted, I finally got around to learning "Iditarod" and judging from the reaction at this month's Open Sing I did a decent job, and can do so at the Getaway, but it just won't be the same! ;-)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 08:10 PM

Amos, you might want to try this Valentine's Gift for someone special.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 05:39 PM

Thanks, Mick-me-man...I dunno...Sinsul seems so determined, neither flattery nor admiration nor google-eyes nor bristling seem to deter her. She's really got the bit in her teeth this time, mate. And she seems to be headed in your direction...our direction, mebbe...; if you go left and I go right mebbe we can get her running in circles?




A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 05:15 PM

"Damn...I have lived a sheltered life..."

Amos .... that was some incredible restraint you showed there. I was racing to the bottom to grab that straight line, but you handled it like a Zen Master.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 03:20 PM

Hmmm....

SINS,this will take a little thought. After all this is going to be my 5th Getaway so we have a little more first hand experience with some of the gentlemen involved. And they, perhaps, are spreading unfair warnings based of their interpretation of those experiences. But we know they are capable of not only taking care of themselves, but seem to keep coming back for more.

Amos now..... may need to do a little research, but he claims to be chocolate deprived...there may be a bit of something there we can work with....


tink

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 02:23 PM

Amos
More Sugar?
"So, never having had the honor to meet you, I just assumed you extended that principle and were svelte as well. And I am sure there's quite enough sveltitude to go around Jacqui several times over. Both Micca and the Captain, as you so deftly point out, are volunteers, and they are both reputed to have impeccable taste in wenches"
It won't work.


Pissed off? Mick? Or me for that matter? I keep reminding you we mean no physical harm. Just plan to have some good natured fun with him when he least expects it. And all tastefully done so as not to make FSGW regret inviting us. Trust me - when you have been "gotten" by Mudcat women, you will laugh the loudest or at least twitter in bashful glee.

I just love the picture of a bashful Big Mick twittering gleefully. Now...how to make old Amos twitter...any thoughts ladies? jacqui? Tinker? Maybe we should have Bearded Bruce massage his feet? Bruce? What do you think?

What do we know about Amos that can be of use to us? Lucky Mick! We have been distracted.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 01:58 PM

CHOCOLATE covered? Damn...I have lived a sheltered life...


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 01:26 PM

Glad to be of service MMario....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 01:20 PM

Tinker - you owe me one clean screen - and a cup of coffee.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Tinker
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 01:13 PM

Oh My !!! Verizon fried my phoneline and it took awhile to jimmy rigg a computer to the second floor line.... but clearly I've been missing out here.   SINS, I'll be calling soon... now last year we had a few misgivings about not wanting to scare Jacqui, but now that we know the REAL Jacqui...boy will this be fun.

Now boys, I don't want to discourage your wonderfully well trained behavior. After all, flowers and chocolate, champagne and love songs are all definately behaviors we encourage the men in our lives to pamper us with as often as possible. (Note to all males reading this remember Monday is Valentines day !)

But Getaway magic involves a separation from the everyday world, and you can probably be guaranteed that the unexpected is the norm. Now, if you would just relax and let us have our way with all and sundery I'm sure everything will work out fabulously.

Eyes gleaming and ideas sparkling.....

tinker


Oh and my preference is for chocolate covered nuts....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 12:30 PM

Mike - we have very long memories and can wait a year or two if needs be, and by then the cunning plan will have been honed to perfection!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Teresa
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 12:30 PM

War? Nononono, I don't believe in war. mischief, maybe, but not war. ;)

Teresa

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 12:28 PM

That's easy for you to say, Mike; you don't know this bunch as I do!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 12:14 PM

I want it on record that I said nothing about "longing to see Mick get his." If I were able to attend this years Getaway, I would most certainly be on the righteous side of the conflict, i.e. the MALE side. As all knowledgable people know men are smarter, stronger, more generous, faster than speeding locomotives and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.

So go ahead ladies, do your worst. The men of the Getaway can easily withstand any onslaught you might devise and rise triumphant at the close of the event. I say these words knowing full well that I will be 4,000 miles away when the s**t hits the fan.

Mike

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 12:12 PM

We haven't decided Amos' fate yet.

Hmmm.... not sure I recall volunteering for this executive hierarchy, SInsull, old gel. As for your dismissal of svelte folkies, well, I gotta set the record straight here. I have seen several Folkies who svelte enough to sweat the joint off a ball-cock without a torch. (That's plumber talk). And you know, they were always so pleasant and all, and so well-informed and friendly and fun. So, never having had the honor to meet you, I just assumed you extended that principle and were svelte as well. And I am sure there's quite enough sveltitude to go around Jacqui several times over. Both Micca and the Captain, as you so deftly point out, are volunteers, and they are both reputed to have impeccable taste in wenches.

But Mick, see, you have to be gentle with. He has feelings, ya know... and like you is not someone to piss off gratuitously, no matter how large and dangerous you may believe yourself.

Quislings, now, see, that's a different story. I have never been sold into bondage before, but given the femininity of the other side, I am not sure I would complain very much.




A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 11:29 AM

You guys just don't get it. First, there is no such thing as a svelte folkie - nice try Amos but we ain't buying sugar this week. Next, we have no intention of harming you physically - that would be cutting off (sorry...) our noses (or whatever) to spite our faces. Lastly, neither Kendall not Micca will go with you willingly - guys they got it all and know it. Iron bars do not a prison make and there isn't a cellar strong enough to contain an unwilling Captain. Micca would just have to wave his magic crystal and fly away.

There are quislings among you, gentlemen. You can not trust your own to protect you. Bearded Bruce isn't trying to distract us, he is trembling with anticipation at the prospect of twiddling our toes. Kendall sings "I Remember Loving You" and means it! Does it rather well too. Alaska Mike is laughing at you from the position of safety - he longs to see Mick get his.

And what exactly is "his"? You have 8 months to contemplate it. We haven't decided Amos' fate yet. Maybe nothing - the anticipation alone will destroy him.

"All in good time, my pretties. All in good time."

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 11:28 AM

'uphill both ways'...well its a good job I have had my legs fixed.....You boys won't be able to run away!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 11:14 AM

"Chillblain County, Maryland,"....where else would 'Camp Escher' be located? You just think it's impossible to run from one workshop to another and find it uphill both ways!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 10:37 AM

I stand, or sit, humbled and in awe of the master.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 10:29 AM

I ask myself if it is worth all the trials and tribulations of travel to show up in Chillblain County, Maryland, where banjo players who start too early get stuck to their strings, flying three thousand miles in a pressurized cigar-tube, being shaken down by "F" students who finally found work, slogging over hill and dale to find a place to sleep, only to be surrounded by svelte Amazons with their long knives in hand, chortling WIccan spells and threatening to open my harmless scrotum for sport. Is it worth it, I say?

Then I think about the possibility of escaping them long enough to play "White Boy Lost in the Blues" with Bobert some time, or maybe do "Wild Colonial Boy" with Mick, or hear Kendall play that banjo up close, and I think to myself, "Lad, it is sure that there are some things in life that are of an Absolute Goodness, and that kind of music is among 'em."

So then I think futhah, and I think of possibly helping Mick and freeing Kendall and maybe even kidnapping Micca and taking him out for a tot of something nice while his keepers are being distracted by BB's foot-rubs, and I think, "Some things just must be done, no matter how risky, because they are of the Absolute Good."

Then I think what it would be like if the whacky War Among the Wimmin was called off and I could share all this chocolate I have wi' some of my favorite Cats, and sing melty ole chick songs like "The Kind of Love You Never Recover From" (even the title gives me chills) and "I Remember Lovin' You", an' stuff, and I thinks to meself, "Lad, the world has hope and beauty in it, as well as adventure, and Hope and Beauty are always worth striving for."

So then I think I will go to the Getaway, after all.

But the durable cup idea sounds good, too.


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 07:58 AM

Any advance on Leadfingers?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 06:28 AM

I agree Jacqui.

I hear Leadfingers is going to the Getaway this year.....he's single and plays the Banjo....he could be the answer to SINSULLS dreams!.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 06:20 AM

Cats - I think that husbands/future husbands of co-conspirators have to be off limits, just to keep them in line.

On that basis - do any of yopu single guys want to start learning to play the banjo now? SINSULL'S still looking and it could keep you safe!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 11 Feb 05 - 05:42 AM

This is going to be quite interesting!!.....As far as certain men being off limits because of their wimmin...you haven't met me yet!!!...however this could just be too much fun!!

A declaration of war will be made IF any attempt is made to liberate....er I mean....kidnap our husbands/future husbands....

We don't have a cellar in this house....so Micca is held in the attic...I let him out to earn some money!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:59 PM

Sinsull, you do demure like I do GAY!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:58 PM

666

HELP !! Out of the cellar and into the fire! At least, it was cool down there.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:54 PM

Bucket of water INDEED! Sulphuric acid couldn't stop me now, And you have just inserted one more toe into that big mouth of yours, Mickie.

Now let me see...Mick, Bobert, Micca, Amos, Mick, (Curmudgeon and Kendall are off limits - their women are meaner than I am), Mick, Charlie Baum has been asking for it for a long time with all that nice friendly smiling stuff...HMMMMM, definitely Big Mick...

And as it all unfolds I will be sitting demurely with champagne flute in hand while bearded bruce massages my feet and the old moke plays on the banjo. This just gets better and better.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:52 PM

Don't count on that Bobert. We are legion.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,Cretinous yahoo
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:51 PM

As Amerlia Earheart said, "Never mind me, find my luggage" She never got a dinner. Why are we giving this man a dinner? Oh, he IS dinner. OK. Poor wretch.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:48 PM

Works fir me... Keeps the heat off o' this ol' hillbilly...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:46 PM

This man is about to die...remember the scene from Monty Python where the gang of topless women ran him off a cliff?

Alas, poor Mick. I knew him.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:42 PM

Mick will make it through the weekend - it will just be a case of what state he's in at the end of the weekend.

He he he he

BB you're a good friend, even if you are a Republican.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:40 PM

Spend all the money that the poor man makes
In this world to undertake
And what they say will have to go
And we poor men won't have no show...

Old song my father used to sing.

Ok, call me a Quisling, but I HAD TO GET OUT OF THAT FRIGGIN' CELLAR!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:36 PM

jacqui c.,

Don't think of it as a bribe- think of it as a pleasant distraction to give Mick a fighting chance to make it throught the weekend...


8-{E

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:33 PM

BB - anything that I can be bribed with I can get for myself. I already have a banjo player and anything I can't get he provides. I have no Achilles heel, trust me.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:32 PM

getting to the ultimate...





( Mick, you'll owe me...)















foot massage during the evening concerts?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:27 PM

lox on a fresh bagal with cream cheese?




There MUST be something!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:23 PM

Nope

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:20 PM

kippereherring on melba toast?... served on a linen covered tray?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:17 PM

Nope

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:13 PM

ginger? gingerbeer?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 07:49 PM

HELP

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 07:39 PM

Lovely - even more victims to play with.

Mick - I've said before, flattery will get you nowhere.

Tom, you know us - we wouldn't do anything nasty, would we????

BB the tiramisu won't work on me - don't like coffee or chocolate - back to the drawing board.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 06:29 PM

Dammit Tom, I am trying to keep it a secret that we are bringing in reinforcements. Now don't tell anyone else, OK?

And Sins ...... I will have a bucket of water near at all times. Just remember. I am Irish. We don't get even ...... we get ahead.

***snork***

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 05:59 PM

SINS, Jacqui...it seems there will be more menfolk walking into the lair so to speak!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 05:54 PM

Hmmmmm Tom......what do you think????.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: curmudgeon
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 05:52 PM

Now that its looking more likely that Linn and I will be able to make the Getaway, I'm begining to have some doubts. Should I be afraid; really afraid?d?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 05:47 PM

Grand Sins....you have the 'wicked witch' part form Wizard of Oz down to a tee; "That goes for you too Mick and your little friend Bobert too" ....and thats not a bad thing....I pride myself on mine!

I can't wait to see Micca's face when you 'get' him....Oh he won't see it coming....*evil cackle*!!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 05:42 PM

Just had my attention called to Micca's post. Threatening me with a banjo player, Mr. Patterson? Very unwise. You too are on the list for people to be dealt with at the Getaway. I have a giant "GOTCHA" planned for you. Keep in mind that I will be in ladylike mode. You won't see it coming. That goes for you too Mick and your little friend Bobert too.

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
hee hee

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 05:21 PM

See .... I told ya ..... I forgot to apply the deviousness factor. Did you see how that gorgeous woman just split the ranks?? AMOS .... I'M BEGGIN' YA ..... DON'T FALL FOR IT. She puts Ray Romano's Mom to shame.

Tira Misu? Yeah, that might do the trick.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 04:33 PM

tira-misu?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 03:41 PM

Neutering? That would be cutting off my nose to spite my face (or something)! By the way, it's too late for Seamus anyway.

Cat - I'm USING the handcuffs and whip so they are easily to hand.

SINS - I've explained away the bruises and the Doctor is happy now. Problem is Kendall will insist on trying to get to the keyboard so I have to be fairly hard on him, until I get him trained. I reckon that Bobert can be dealt with quite easily - he's such a sweetie we can soon have him under control. Maybe we can do P-vine a favour and send him home a better Bobert.

Amos - Home Security have NO IDEA just how bad this can get! That's all cotton candy compared to a concerted attack by a group of determined females. There is no escape once we decided that you need to be dealt with - it's best not to aggravate the situation and get tangled up with rabble rousers like Big Mick.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 02:16 PM

Camp Ramblewood for October 14-17, 2005. BWI still the nearest airport, technically followed by PHL, though given where people actually drive from, DCA and IAD might be better choices than PHL.

We'll shift camps to West River (and the weekend to early November) for 2006. Nearest airport: still BWI (it's even closer to West River than Ramblewood).

Maybe 2007, we can hope to have West River in October.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 02:10 PM

Damn ... where did I put that ring???? It must have fallen between the car seat or somethin'. I'm going to go out and look this very minute, Sins. OK? You can quit scheming now, right? .... shit, I don't like this.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 02:07 PM

Neutering???? That never crossed my mind - too obvious. Wonder if we should tell Bobert of our plan for him, Jacqui? Simpler and less painful than for Mick but very subtle. We will have to get P-vine to ensure success.

And for any of you ladies who are thinking of falling for Mick's promises of chocolate and flowers, just examine my empty ring finger three years after the promise. The man can't be trusted. He actually thinks we can be distracted by "decent" champagne! He should consider himself lucky if I don't replace his potato with a prickly pear.

By the way, j. Loosen those handcuffs. Dr. Hotelling is asking questions about the bruises. And besides, he is a Captain. It is just not dignified. There are other ways to control him..."and his little dog too."

ooooohhhh Miiiiick? 3-2-1-BITE ME!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 01:35 PM

Camp Ramblewood for one more year...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 01:34 PM

Charlie has confirmed it's RambleWood for this year.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 01:28 PM

I'm sort of half-planning to come again this year, this time with the fair Vanessa in tow. Might add a few days to take in a few sights and/or annoy a few friends (anyone that would have us, that is). And/or line up a couple of gigs, perhaps (advice?).

But is it going to be at Camp Ramblewood again? Or somewhere else? Where should we fly to?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 01:27 PM

Mick:

The Home Life Security folks are trying to help. I dunno, though.


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 01:19 PM

Mick, when it comes to protecting the "Family Jewels" I find placing a good Strong BOX (of the Cricket kind) around them( I believe You Americans call this a "cup")

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 01:15 PM

Well, there's always the high-E string around the nipple technique, if it gets desperate. But maybe the desire for whips will dissipate if we provide enough chocolate.

Here's a question, girls -- is it dark chocolate, or milk chocolate, that makes you feel the best?

Whaddya think??

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 01:11 PM

Amos, bb, all you lads, ..... we have to do something to rescue Cap'n Kendall and First Mate Seamus from the clutches of Sins and Jacqui. I love them both, but they have neutering on the brain. I fear for the safety of their ........ you know. And we canna afford to lose any amongst us if we are to have any chance at all in the fall.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 12:21 PM

Sorry...that should have read....IT IS going to take ALOT more than that boys!!!!.....


I was getting all excited about the leather and whips!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 12:18 PM

Hmmmmm....me thinks the men folk think the women folk maybe be fickle and suckers for poetry, pretty songs and sucking up.....IT IS going to take ALOT more than boys!!!!.....

Now Jacqui...have you got the leather and whips and handcuffs ready??....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 12:16 PM

HELP!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 12:13 PM

AMOS ...... OF ALL THE LOW DOWN, TWO BIT, DOUBLE CROSSING ...... YOU FRIGGIN' SUCKUP ..... In the face of our eminent doom, you abandon the lads and start sucking up???????? Wait .... that is brilliant .... you may have something here ..... I am off to write poetry and pretty songs .... we might survive this yet

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 12:12 PM

Hell, now she's getting me worried, too. Is there such a thing as Rational Paranoia?


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 11:55 AM

Good idea Mmario.

200!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 11:38 AM

I would suggest that when the registration form is available "someone" notify a joe-clone to rename this thread "Getaway '05- the plot" and have a new thread started with the current title.

or not

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 11:31 AM

He he he he

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bill D
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 11:26 AM

8 more MONTHS of this? *grin* ( I have visions of Scotsmen and blue ribbons)....so who should start another thread, the planning and music committee, or the skullduggery and escape planning war games groups?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 11:14 AM

Don't worry Amos, all us ladies will be smiling!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 10:21 AM

Now, Joacqui, darlin' -- you don't want to be obdurate, and cross, with folks who love ya so much!! Now, do you?   Surely you know that it's your smiles they're cutting up for. Just ask that clever bootlegging husband of yours. He knows.


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 09:36 AM

Well, from now on the Cap'n will be handcuffed to the bed every night - that should keep him out of mischief, or maybe not.

Boys, flattery will not work here - we're a hard-hearted lot and don't fall for all that guff.

Dani - I get past that one by letting him come to the Getaway with me!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Dani
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 09:26 AM

PM on its way to you, Jacqui.

Y'all are way too wrought up about this. What harm do you imagine?

Hmmmmm??

What could go wrong???

Willya keep the cure on the QT anyway, as it's hard enough for some of us to make a getaway to the Getaway, without husbands at home reading about chocolate, champagne, liquor and well-sung love songs by handsome, dear men.

It's not looking safe for US anymore, I tellya!

Dani

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 08:11 AM

YOU ARE A GENIUS, MICHAEL PATTERSON!!! An absolute, friggin' genius. First, we load a cabin full of chocolate, decent champagne bought on sale, and flowers. Then we set up shop with a banjo, bagpipes, and a bodhran, in the sleeping cabin. That will keep us safe ........ wait ........ damn ......... how the hell are we going to be able to sleep then??????? Shit, another one down the tubes. Keep at 'er, brave boys. We will cipher this out yet.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Micca
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 07:32 AM

Mick, Help is at Hand, Leadfingers is going to be there and HE PLAYS BANJO!!!!! so that should keep Sins occupied!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 06:58 AM

.......It might not be your heads we are aiming for..... We could get you where it really hurts....

You have to sleep sometime my precious!!....*Evil Grin*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 06:56 AM

Fight free, Captain, bust out!!!! I need your sage advice and wrinkled old arse to help me figure out how to snatch victory from an almost hopeless sitchyayshun. Seamus is going to have to figger in this somewhere. Sins is a sucker for those golden brown eyes of his, I will bet jacqui is too. Damn...........Sins will bring the cats from hell in to terrorizes our golden friend.   Shit ......everytime I come up with something, they have the antidote.

BB and Amos seem to have a line on it. Boys, keep yer heads low, cuz they will be aiming for you.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 05:55 AM

It's almost 6 am; I jimmied the lock on the cellar door and got to the computer. The War dept. is asleep and...oh oh I disturbed the dog and he yelped! Quickly now, this is what they are going to do...AARRRGGG...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 03:46 AM

Yes Jacqui, I am with you on that one, ANY attempt to kidnap husbands will be taken as an act of war!.....and Boys.....believe me....you don' want to see me in a bad mood!! *BG*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ebbie
Date: 10 Feb 05 - 02:48 AM

Well, I got home four days ago and I'm well enough now to sit up and take nourishment so I've been catching up on this Getaway 2005 thread. It will be great fun - and just maybe warmer. On that last night in 2004 I wish I'd thought of going to our cabin and lugging back my sleeping bag. I'd have been toasty sitting there into the night.

Mick, I had to cut back all kinds of grandiose plans on my trip. But I had a great time - met "a lot of good people and I call them friends", saw lots of beautiful scenery and LOTS of snow (especially in the Winnipeg area), lots of big sky and landscapes... My aim on this trip was to collect pretty pictures in my head to run across my mind in the days and years to come- and that goal was fully realized.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Teresa
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 10:47 PM

Well, bobert, we gotta do something with all that duct tape Rummy told us to store up, now, don't we? ;)

Teresa

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 10:39 PM

See, that's the problem around here. We got terrific tacticians and no strategists. I think relocating to Florida was a strategy!!!

Anyway, we'll fall back on the use of Bunker Buster Chick Tunes and chocolate-melting serenades and hope that keeps the sunshine turned on while we are together. Because, ya know, the thing about Jeri, and Jacqui, and Mary and others of the Invert Persuasion, is that they are just so melt-down IRRESISTIBLY fine when that sunshine is shining out, and they smile and look with their big eyes...ya just get all discombobulated and the world seems the better for it. Undeniably persuasive and irresistibly boooootiful.

So let's aim for that.


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Ferrara
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 10:23 PM

Sorcha, I hate to talk about actual Getaway stuff in the midst of all this jollity and friendly, sophisticated repartee, but ... we'll have registration forms before too long, and the folks arranging this shindig will truly appreciate any responsible people who get their registration in well before September.

Sometime in September there is a drop-dead date where we have to tell the camp how much food to provide.   That's the final absolute (almost) deadline for registering, but you can register as soon as we put up the forms, which will be after we find an FSGW volunteer to handle this year's registrations.

By mid August we'd like to have lots of registrations already in hand and have some idea how likely others are to register.

Now back to the party....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Bobert
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 08:58 PM

Well, gol danged, Big ol' Mick...

You afraid of the womenz? Not me. "Why?", you ask... Well I'll tell ya why... Yeah, sure they is womenz and as womenz they have messed up wirin', right? But, hey, you can't hold that aginst 'um. You think that womenz wanta have messed up wirin'? Don't answer that too quick 'cause the proff is in the pudding' er something like that. Okay,truth be knowed, pudding has nuthin' to do with their messed up wirin'... Hey, they'z womenzm ain't they?

Got it yet, Mick?

But I will say one thing about Mudcat womenz...sniff... and I say this from thre bottom of my heart... They is all purdy, and inspite of their wiring situations, is some mighty fine peoples as well...

But, and this might be an important "but" here, Mick... Don't turn yer back on any of 'um if they are in possession of duct tape... No sir, don't do it an' yer prolly gonna be jus' fine...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 08:55 PM

Not to worry, Mick...

We will surrond you with circles of chocolate and (glasses of) single malt- you will be able to hear them approaching... You should have time to escape...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 08:53 PM

Why delicately? Subtle as a housebrick would be better.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 08:48 PM

That's it - we'll get Mick while he sleeps. Now for the plan...these things must be done delicately.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Jeri
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 08:40 PM

Somebody else wanna jump on that straight line?

I'll take care of Jacqui's chocolate, if you're worried.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 08:17 PM

And I cut Kendall off before he could post - I'm going to have to keep a close eye on him!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 08:02 PM

I don't like chocolate and I'm bringing my own booze.

Not sure about the love songs though.......

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 08:01 PM

Well, if we put away enough for, say , 5 pounds a week untill the Getaway.... Have to be good stuff, though.


Fill Jeri's car with Hershey's Kisses? Jacqui's weight in Godiva's?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 08:00 PM

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 07:58 PM

bb, .... THAT IS FRIGGIN' BRILL!!!! ...... except we have a problem. The numbers of these women that are coming attending is pretty big. We are going to have to pool our resources to make sure we have enough ammunition to last the weekend. That and liquor ought to do the trick. These creatures are also susceptible to well sung love songs, but don't tell them that I told you. It would blow expose make known to them my racket.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 07:57 PM

aXE MURDERESSES???? dAMN cAPSLOCK!

We are far more subtle than that. And far more dangerous. We prefer to leave our victims severely mangled but alive. Being in ladylike mode for the duration of the Getaway, I will not participate in the sacrificial sections of the proceedings. But I will help plan them.

And ten bottles of champagne is nowhere near enough. I plan to bring some of my own favorite - Mumm's Cordon Rouge. Unless of course there is a half price sale on something vintage from the Rothchilds at Hannaford's. Stranger things have been known to happen.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 07:53 PM

Mick,

Chocolate.



LOTS of chocolate.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 07:51 PM

I think that I speak for Khatt when I say that any move to liberate husbands will be looked on as an act of war.

Just remember - you've gotta sleep SOMETIME - even if it is only for half an hour and we'll be waiting........

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 07:50 PM

OK, Southern Cal Boy ..... I can see we have a learning curve at work here ..... sit down, grab a Coke ..... there you go. Now listen, boy. That would make these fearsome creatures pissed off for spoiling their fun. Then they would begin to hunt us. Have you any idea what would happen when they caught us?????? How do you think the spud thing got started??????? I pissed off THE FAIR ONE and have had to walk around in a lime green thong with a spud stuck in the back ever since!!! And they sicked that damn Koko on me, and I still look around each time I walk out the door looking for a woman who needs a shave and has a lustful look on her face!!!! Nope, ole buddy, I think we need to outfox (bad use of term there) these women, but I we will need a plan.   Got a better one?????

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Amos
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 07:25 PM

Jeeze, I dunno--an insidious Estrogen PLot, cold weather, conniving wenches with a reputation as axe murdresses...this is all too much for my wee brain, Mick.

Maybe you and I could just whisk Kendall off to Orlando, or Pensacola, and get a tan all over except for the guitar strap, playing music in the sunlight. Ya think? We could buy Spaw a ticket too, sorta sneak him down there and stay out of trouble minding our own business in a warm and friendly sport spot down where the bikinis grow, whaddya think? Mebbe we could kidnap Micca, even??

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 07:22 PM

Don't you mean the Folk Goddess?

He he he

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 06:44 PM

Yes, there can be but one must remember to apply the conversion factors. These is a very special breed of women. One of them is equal to 4 testosterone laden males, and when it comes to deviousness, then one must multiply by a factor of 7. I am not sure we are up to this, mate. We must cast our fates to the Folk God, and hope for the best.

Mumbling Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 06:26 PM

Is there no safety in numbers?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 06:19 PM

bb, these are equal opportunity axe murderers. They will eviscerate a Republican just as quickly as a Democrat. They will give a hidin' to a Conservative just as quickly as a Liberal. It ain't safe, I'm tellin' ya.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 05:11 PM

Mick,

This transcends any difference in politics. Feel free to call on me, if you need assistance.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 05:07 PM

Micca keeps trying to find out but Im keeping my mouth shut...he will find out with the rest of you! *Evil Grin*!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: skarpi
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 05:06 PM

Halló , just getting the tickets by early next week so
I am looking forward to meet you all at the Geatway, hopefully
i can have my band with me that is Helgi and Rósa .
My wife is coming to and I am glad about that becouse
I realy missed her this last five days I was
In Portaferry .
Maybe I get a change to see my Grandfather In Kansas for the
first time in my life.
All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Jeri
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 04:57 PM

Mick is furiously PMing kendall now. Jacqui, I hope you're checking outgoing messages before they leave the basement.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 04:43 PM

I might let him out for Old Songs - if he promises to keep quiet about this.

Other wise it's going to be out with the masking tape......

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: Big Mick
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 04:41 PM

i knew it!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: kendall
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 04:29 PM

Help!! I found out what they are up to, and I'm now living in the cellar! Be VERY afraid!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (14-17 Oct )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 04:06 PM

Late September-ish...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Sorcha
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 04:05 PM

When do I actually need to get paid reservations in by?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 03:58 PM

Mick - you're the one with the negotiation skills...I'm currently shopping for flak jackets, portable bomb shelters and trying to figure out how much in bribe materials I can fit into the vehicle for October.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 03:49 PM

Everytime I open this *&*(^%$)$@## thread, it becomes clearer that my personal friggin' Armageddon will occur sometime between October 14 and October 17, 2005. Men, we must rally together. These women are up to something that is sure to raise blood pressure and cause an international incident. It could spell the end, I'm tellin ya.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: karen k
Date: 09 Feb 05 - 03:49 AM

Count me in, Jacqui. Let me know the details.

k

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 07:22 PM

Oh yes!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Jeri
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 07:06 PM

Jacqui, they got the memo, right?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 06:56 PM

How does that old saying go? Something to the effect of "I am now well and truly .........ed". Next thing you know, they will be ropin' Ebbie and KT in on this mess. ........ shit.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Jeri
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 06:52 PM

Mick, I might be in on it too. If I were you, I wouldn't sleep at all. In fact, you probably shouldn't even sleep between now and then, because you just...never...know...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bill D
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 06:25 PM

well, well, well!!...such amazing developments! Sounds like one heck of a party! Now, THIS year, if everyone who says they are coming actually does, we will have to get a serious group picture!(If anyone in this group can BE serious long enough for a picture! *grin*)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 06:16 PM

jacqui c-

"sleep sometime!" At the Getaway? The woman is mad!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 06:13 PM

Axe murderer? Me?

All I say is "You gotta sleep sometime!"

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 06:11 PM

Damn .... this gets scarier by the minute!!! Fella's, mebbe we ought to do something .... you know ... a musical revue in drag or something ...... nah.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 06:02 PM

Well Mick....maybe you should be scared....I could be in on it all!!.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 05:59 PM

Folks, don't let that gorgeous little face of jacqui's fool you. Behind that pretty smile lies an axe murderer. That he he he of hers has me cringing. And her plottin' wi' Sinsull and all .... tis enou' tae send an aul lad to his box.

I am scared shitless ...... and that is a big scare.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 05:51 PM

Mick - you'll love it, I guarantee. Woudl we do anything to upset all you lovely men???????

He he he he

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 05:41 PM

Depends on what it is Jacqui......send me a PM and I will let you know!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 05:33 PM

That is the scariest post I have seen here yet. Fella's --- be afraid ..... very afraid.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 05:32 PM

Ladies - if you want to take part in a production number for the Saturday night concert contact me or SINSULL for details and instructions.

Amos - I'm glad we got that little bit of confusion sorted out.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 04:41 PM

Yip-yip-yipee!


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Teresa
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 04:33 PM

Oh my ghods ... oh oh oh ... if I had any doubts about going, they have vanished with the last Las Vegas rains ... woohooooooo!!!! It's sounding so magical already. :)

Teresa

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 03:48 PM

HOT DAMN!!!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick
Date: 08 Feb 05 - 03:42 PM

This is going to be the best one yet.

For those of you following the Portaferry thread, you probably wish you could have been there to meet Skarpi and friends. We now have confirmation that Skarpi and his wife, and possibly his friends, will be joining us for Getaway 2005.

Save a few bucks each week, folks. This is wonderful news, and you won't want to miss this one.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Micca
Date: 01 Feb 05 - 06:21 AM

Well , Teresa, last year there was Glenmorangie Madeira cask conditioned and some very fine Canadian beer brought by CET and Charmion from Ottawa, and some very Dangerous Rum and Shrub among many others, so I am sure there would be something to your taste!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 31 Jan 05 - 08:19 PM

refresh


with stout or single malt...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bill D
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 10:31 PM

there's likely to be some VERY good stout and porter, Teresa...as well as decent single malt scotch.....you just need to know who be friendly with. (no, not THAT friendly)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Teresa
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 10:21 PM

Me, a lady? Ok, I'll drink champagne, but i'd rather drink a good stout or porter, Scotch or vodka, (neat, thank you). :)

Teresa

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 10:09 PM

which rabbit? The one in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bill D
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 09:59 PM

you mean more rabbit food? We'll see what we can do...*wink*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 09:52 PM

Order better food this time.... *grin*....

B~

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 09:52 PM

Sorry -- I just meant for me...or per capita, anyway...


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bill D
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 09:47 PM

Oct 14-17 IS the date...you might have seen a thread from another year...and we take applications up to the last couple of weeks. (we have a certain deadline to notify the camp how much food to order)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: open mike
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 09:29 PM

so is it fer sher gonna happen on oct 14-17? i copied from an earlier post ocy 8-10. the pal tqlk folks are getting together in the ozarks in arkansas on oct 13-15--i had a dream of attending both but now i guess i will have to choose...when is the deadline to decide? how much does it cost?/ etc etc etc..

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 08:53 PM

Well, just call this 'unaversion therapy' Bobert - it will get you to good memories of feathers this time.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 08:22 PM

Okay, here's my trouble with feathers... I gotta hangup about 'em... Back in the 60's I booked Janis Joplin to kick off a opening of this joint I was runnin' but the agency called about a week before the opening with bad news. Janis was too sick to make the trip but they wewre going to send so guy I had never heard of: Doctor Hohn and thre Night Trippers... What a bunch of pain in the butts... Very demanding and feathers everywhere...

Little did I know that one day Doctor John wouldn't be sucha pain in the bitt or that he'd let go the dozen "colored girls" with the bif feathers. I don't care, They were jerks...

End of Bobert's "Why I Don't Like Feathers" story...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 07:20 PM

No Amos - not enough champagne there. Especially for Saturday night for the ladies!

Jeri - definitely the feathers. We need too start working on that one - see you at the next Shanty Sing, hopefully?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Jeri
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 05:57 PM

I'm not entirely sure Bad to the Bone shouldn't be kept in the cabin. Is it the Wild Rover version or the Bad to the Bone one? Should we all bring dark glasses and fedoras? (And feather boas.)

Jacqui, well probably EACH need one for the BttB thing.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 05:46 PM

Ten champagne and about 250 Guinness, I would say should do it.

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 05:35 PM

I'll drink to that - how many bottles do you think we'll need for the weekend?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 05:02 PM

That quilt and a pillow are still in Tinker's car and will reappear at the Getaway for any needy souls. I will have spare blankets, pillows, towels, toothpaste, too.

In keeping with my new demeanor, I will be sipping champagne instead of glugging JD. Anyone need a champagne flute?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 04:52 PM

Well, folks, "Sidewalk Bob and the Bad to the Bone Crazy Monkeys" is just gonna do da one song since these concerts ain't fir but one song and werez gonna do "Bad to the Bone" With the exception of KT, everyone else has heard it and I don't reckon it's gonna wherre anyone's grey matter out playin' in... I'll figure out the tabs. (What tabs, Bobert? It a George Thorgood song, fir gosh sakes and he plays eveythign with one chord.) Nevermind, I get you the *tab*...

Then Iz gonna do a duet, ("Please Keep My Grave Kept Clean" by Blind Lemon Jefferson") with KT and will do a bad recording of it and send it to her. It's gonna be in *D Modal* (double dropped D) tuning.

As fir other stuff, that's what the cabin is for where the band will most likely mutiny, duct tape me to a tree outside and spend the night having big fun....

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 01:03 PM

Carole -- Try to get the same dates as the rest of the gang, ok?It would be a real waste of you came after everyone else had gone home!!


Bobert: "Sidewalk Bob, Jeri and the Flying Monkeys" have to work up more than one song, huh? If yer gonna do "Bad to the bone", then we got "Hootchie Kootchie Man" 'bout taped.

And "White Boy Lost In the Blues" is a favorite of mine, since I learned it.

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: SussexCarole
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 12:48 PM

Crane Driver (Andrew) and I will both be coming to the Getaway this year and bringing two other 'catters with us! Not sure of the dates yet!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 11:31 AM

honeymoon at the Getaway!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 11:28 AM

well I posted to this a minute ago and it hasn't shown up on the thread...Hmmmmm.....


Micca and I will DEFINATELY be there this year....I have booked time off work already!!. We will fly out from Heathrow on the 13th October ( Don't know where we will land as yet...possibley the same airport as Micca went to last year...BWI I think) and we aim to fly back to London on the 29th October.

As Micca and I are getting married this year we have decided to postpone our honeymoon until October so we can go to the Getaway and meet 'catters!!

Time has been booked, we have been saving and I nearly have the airfare already!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: karen k
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 09:42 AM

Bobert, you'll have to tell me where to find the songs so's I can larn 'em too. This will be fun!

k

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Tinker
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 09:32 AM

Now Bobert, I ain't bringin' no snakes !!!! Just feathers, lots of feathers. See while all those blind boys was singing the sad blues, the ladies was partin' up a storm with all kinds of party blues and such....Think of it as a swingin' rent party....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: KT
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 12:34 AM

Well, I go to Spokane for a few days and come back to find y'all carrying on here! Great to be home and back to plannin' GETAWAY 2005!

Bill and Rita, I clearly remember you saying last year that you were working on finding a new GETAWAY place somewhere in Washington . I think I offered the perfect solution! SEATTLE!!!

Now, Bobert, I have no idea how these songs go. The closest to blues I've ever come is the color I turned after the first night at Ramblewood.You'll have to finalize the set list soon so I can get 'em learnt!
And I can vouch for the generosity of the blanket bearers. Without SInsull's quilt, I'd have been severely frostbitten by the third night. Thanks again, SINS!

Ebbie!!! How's Toronto!!?? Bet you're gettin' some funny looks from your internet cafe buddies. Prolly wondrin' what yer gaffawin' about! (How'my doin' on my Bobertese? Pretty good, eh?)

Karen, I wouldn't argue with Mick. No way! If he says he's drivin', he's drivin!

Jeri. you crack me up!! "Da da da da DUM - I've been a wild rover "

KT

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: wysiwyg
Date: 25 Jan 05 - 11:33 PM

CET sent me pix today from the post-Getaway gathering at our house last year. They should be posted soon.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bill D
Date: 25 Jan 05 - 10:42 PM

"committed" is a fine word to describe both the attitude and the result of attending....*grin*

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Jan 05 - 10:29 PM

I am not planning on it, Dani - so you can come...I am committed to it.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 25 Jan 05 - 10:12 PM

Hey Paranoid Android - Check out Portaferry next weekend (4th - 7th)
IF you survive THAT then go to the Getaway as well !!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Jan 05 - 07:45 PM

Yo, Paranoid,

Iz patanoid, too. Maybe wez related. Finf yerseff a cheapie 2:00 am flight to the Washington D.C. area (Baltimore) an' I'll pick yer paranoid butt up at the airport an' transport yer paranoid butt to the Getaway but ya can't be in the band unless yer willing to either tune yer guitar or let someone else do it. Okay?

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: GUEST,Paranoid Android
Date: 25 Jan 05 - 07:36 PM

Every time I see this thread I read it as "GATEWAY". I have a crappy Gateway PC and I automatically read the thread and suddenly find it's "GETAWAY".
Well, that's it. Anybody out there wantin' to "sponser" a lunatic from Dublin (Ireland) just let me know and I'll be there with my out-of-tune guitar and my out-of-pocket expenses and my out-of-myhead performances.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Jan 05 - 07:16 PM

Ahhhhh, no boas... We ain't into snakes... That's fir the Pentcostal band right after us....

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Dani
Date: 25 Jan 05 - 06:12 PM

For the record, if SINSULL is planning to be a model of decorum, I'm not coming...

Dani

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 25 Jan 05 - 04:57 PM

SINSULL and decorum just don't fit together. It wouldn't be any fun if she behaved.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 25 Jan 05 - 03:49 PM

Why are you guys being mean to SINSULL? it is possible she will be a model of decorum at this Getaway.


granted - not very probable - but hey - she gives away good yarn!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Jan 05 - 03:45 PM

Is Bobert wearing his straw hat with the spider? It may clash with the boas.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Tinker
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 10:19 PM

Mumble, mumble, don't get to the computer for a few days and folks go and organize all kind of stuff without ya.... I gotta say Bobert, that the Flying Monkeys has some real visual draw going for it.... I'm thinking I may need to invest in that collection of neon boas to help costume the group (Secret Santa sent me one, but we need real funk with these blues)..... Hats and sunglasses.... There is some great potential here.....

Ya know SINS we might have another extravaganza to orchestrate here....hmmmmm. If I can get things settled here I'll have to ramble your way and start the advance planning....

The date is on the calendar. Extra bedding will be packed...definately got the brain going...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 08:26 PM

Wow, almost 100 messages already! What, did a blizzard leave everyone snowed in or something? 8-)

-- Gary

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 07:56 PM

i liked Amos's suggestion. :>)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 07:43 PM

Sinsull,

Well, heck, this one is easy... I perform with a variety of folks, who vary from gig to gig, as "Sidewalk Bob (me) & the Pedestrians (the band)... But I reckon to keep everything on the up and up maybe for the Getaway it will be "Bad to the Bone Sidewalk Bobert and the Bad to the Bone Pedestrians"...

But fir the record, I'm still gonna do "Please Keep My Grave Kept Clean" with KT (sans the Bad to the Bone Pedestrains...)

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bill D
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 06:55 PM

Big Mick & Jeri, having come during our transition year, will tell you what our state park facilities were like...'rustic' is the polite term...though Debbie McClatchy's cooking wasn't bad.. The limit there is about 150, and we are hoping to get closer to 175+ when we get all 'adjusted'...
There simply is no perfect camp for our purposes...it's always some combination of cold, or expensive, or hilly, or rustic or 'no alcohol' or too far away..pick any 2.

But as they say..."Good, though"

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 06:37 PM

EBBIE..... what the hell are you doing in my adopted hometown of Toronto and not letting me know you were there???????? That would have been the perfect excuse for me to take a ramble and visit with Curly Boy Stubbs, She Who Must Be Obeyed and will feed you wonderful meals, The Scottish Queen, The Martin Flat Pickin' King, and a host of assorted Toronto Folkies ......... mutter, bitch, mumble, sputter, @%$#^&&*#$%$.   We simply must coordinate this stuff better.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 06:20 PM

How about Jeri and the Flying Monkeys?   Then whenever we hear it we can all get the same picture....and crack up loudly.


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: kendall
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 06:19 PM

This I gotta see!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 06:18 PM

What Jeri said!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Jeri
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 05:40 PM

...and flying monkeys are going to zoom out of my butt and play Stairway to Heaven on tubas.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 05:15 PM

Bobert,
If I am going to do a proper job of representing this group, I need a name. No, you idiot! Not, SINSULL! A band name!
SINS,who will be a model of decorum at this Getaway.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 03:53 PM

Tannywheeler--

Believe me, the FSGW folks know about every facility available within a couple of hours of DC. I've personally researched ALL of them. The Getaway actually began at Prince William Forest Park, a U.S. National Park Service facility some 25 miles south of DC in Virginia (near Triangle and Quantico). The last time we tried to hold the Getaway there (just before we moved to Ramblewood), we didn't fit. There were some state parks that looked like they had nice facilities, but Texas (or even the middle of West Virginia) are just too far to drive for the weekend.

--Charlie Baum (Chair of the Getaway site finding committee--both of the last two times)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Teresa
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 02:29 PM

One medium-sized person with an acceptable voice, one whistle (though I am not great on it; but have some time to practice!) coming at ya. I'll work around keys and time signatures, and I am also a very good listener and cheerer-on! I'm a bit leery of bringing my guitar on a flight, so may borrow someone's for a few here and there, if that's ok!

Teresa

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 02:23 PM

I say head for the Panhandle and let BWL organize a place where it is warm!!


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 01:32 PM

In re: finding places to have Getaway -- don't VA and MD have state parks with various facilities? It wouldn't make sense for y'awl to use Texas State Park facilities, but mightn't there be something similar near you? 'Course, I'm new to the mix, and you may have already looked into that and had a good reason to discard the idea.

Any Texas Mudcat Getaway attendees: Should we join up to carpool or convoy? Might that be a plan? As I think about doing this I consider other personal "errands" I could deal with in/near D.C., so might go several days early. Alternatively, a train trip to Wash., then rent vehicle for G., then home on train -- might limit gas usage and driving stress. Party going up on train? I'm starting to obsess. Gonna go think about something else.    Tw

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 01:16 PM

Make that 2 kazoos!
Giok

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Ebbie
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 01:02 PM

What fun! I'm sitting here in an internet cafe, with snow piled outside in the Toronto streets, giggling my head off. Getaway 2005- hurray!!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 12:37 PM

Blues in E is a doddle on a standard D whistle - Just that I know a lot of singers who only sing in 'strange' keys !!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 24 Jan 05 - 12:01 PM

You tell 'em Bobert!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 11:17 PM

Hmmmmmm, L-Fingers... Howz 'bout D 'er E? I mean, its like "Bad to the Bone", gol dangit... That okay?

Geeze... Here we are 9 months from the Get away and we're allready getting fincky musicans wantin' to be the band leader....

We're doing it in E!!!

Okay?

pleese???....

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 11:07 PM

Sorry Bobert !! If I am flying the pond weight is a serious condsideration so Sax is off the menu - Whistle is NOT a problem !
I would prefer NOT to be in B natural or C# or G# - the rest I am sure I can 'fake'

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 10:51 PM

Warm up the sax, L-Fingers. It'll fit in real well.

Okay, karen... Yer in but ya better bring an extra lung cause we're gonna do "Bad to the Bone" and Iz gonna be playing a resonator guitar... Maybe you could also show up in a G-string and pasties since yer kazzo is gonna get drowned out... Ahhhh, no, bad idea... We're an all-Americanm apple pie band... Make that no pasties... Just you and the kazoo...

(Are you ouyt of yer mind, Bobert? Like we only got one reviver, not 20 of 'um, dangit...)

Ignore that I dea, karen, yer in and we'll use the sound guys to mic you. Can you do "Bad to the Bone" on a kazoo? Good. Like I said, yer in.

Hmmmmmm? What we up to? Like 12 'er 9 people?

karen
me
L-fingers
mick
kt
jeri
amos
sins

yeah, that like 12 'er 9, give 'er take a few...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 10:12 PM

I am starting to wonder what I have let myself in for ! The last time I was in a blues band I was the front line and playing a lot more saxophone than whistle - AND it was nearly forty years ago !!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Ferrara
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 10:02 PM

Oh heavens above Amos, you've just got to come. We haven't had any music in Quite That Style since the late and well loved Dave Olive, in his persona as Blind Harry Palms, sang "Ba-ba-ba-ba-Ba-Bar-Bree Allen"

I'm still trying to think of something bad enough to say to Bobert in retaliation for his comment about "old folkies from the D.C. Folk Society" but alas nothing comes to mind that I can post here.... I would threaten not to drive out to the country for any more visits to his charming, comfortable home with all the bird feeders and the gorgeous garden, chat with P-vine (sorry Eve) and get fed any more delicious dinners, but ... somehow that just doesn't cut it.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: karen k
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 10:00 PM

Hey, Bobert, how about blues kazoo!

karen

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 09:42 PM

Mouth to MOUTH???!!!!

Dang!!!

We gonna have the Temptations backing us all the way!!!


A


Well I walked into an alehouse, momma
One I used to frequent!
I tole that alehouse woman, Lord.
My muh-muh-money was all spent

I said can you give me just a littlwe credit buhayyyybee?
She answered me, "No wayyyy"
I can get bad boys like you in here
Aaaany time of day!

Nugh-nuh-no, no, nehehehehehehever!

...etc.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Dani
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 08:58 PM

We've got photos of Jacqui's mouth-to-mouth from last year's revival....

Dani

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 08:21 PM

I used to be a first aider so will volunteer for the reviving old folkies bit, within reason.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 08:10 PM

Okay, now that we've gathered up a little steam, yeah, we'll do "Bad to the Bone" cept it looks as if we've taken on two new members in the band. Let me see if I got this right? It's:

Me
KT
L-Fingers
B-Mick
Jeri
Amos

...and Sinsull is is the manager

This is gonna be ba-ba-ba-ba-bad, bad to the bone...

Hey, given that most of the folks who attend the concerts are the old folkies from the DC Folk Society, we're gonna need some medical folks to carry 'um out and revive 'um...

An', well, we prolly won't get invited to share no more retreats with these folks so Iz gonna have to swear each of you all in as co-conspirators...

Poor KT... She's going "Hey, I can't sing that repulsive song!"

Sure you can, girl. I'll bring little mountain sippin' stuff to get ya thinking that you is bad to the bone... Sho nuff will...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Jeri
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 07:30 PM

Thanks for adding me, Bobert, but Oy Vey and Begorrah! Mick's in! I can just imagine this...

A la 'Bad to the Bone':

Da da da da DUM thump, thump,
thump thump thump thump
Da da da da DUM thump, thump,
thump thump thump thump
Da da da da DUM - I've been a wild rover
thump, thump, - For many's the year
thump, thump, - I've spent all my money
thump, thump, - on whiskey and beer
and then the rest of the verse, then:
I said "No"
I said "No, nay"
I said "Never, no more"
Y'all, I won't never play
That wild rover no more

Tom & Linn, I hope you can make it. I think you'd enjoy it a lot.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: curmudgeon
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 06:53 PM

No promises, but Linn (Bat Goddess) and I are really going to try to amass enogh mney to attend this one. If we can manage to be both employed at the same time, this might happen. Unless, of course we are working jobs that won't let us get away. The last Getaway I attended was in 1969 -- Tom

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 06:25 PM

Hold on, Bobert...if this is blues, I want to back you all up too. I can be in the back row.

Bruce, that's more kind of you than I can say, but I couldn't accept such an offer. I expect I will be there and to be employed at the time as well.

I will try to improve my attitude. As a rule, my sarcasm is not for those who merely disagree with me, but for those who bully, act sanctimonious, or stop straight communication.

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 06:10 PM

Can I be your manager? I can fetch coffee and single malt, carry instruments, and collect a meer 25% of the profits...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 05:45 PM

Okay, Mick... Yer in the band, too.

Lets see:

Me
Kt
L-Fingers
Jeri
Mick

Well, gol danged, that's managable but I'm not too sure how the folks doing the sound will work it...

Nevermind, with 5 of us, we don't need no lectherfyin'...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 05:32 PM

Dang it, Bobert!! I really want in this thing. Seems like the old folk/blues resume isn't going to be complete without. Missing it would be like missing Woodstock. Course I could just tell folks I was there.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Susan A-R
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 12:54 PM

You know it's bad when you not only look forward to the getaway for the people, the music,, the fun, but it also seems WARM. It's way too long to wait.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: beardedbruce
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 09:04 PM

Amos,

If you can remember what hilda fish said on the RE: BS: liberty, freedom, and violence thread, and try to curb your vitriolic (perhaps venemous) comments about people who disagree with you, I might be able to help you with some of the cost. I have been there ( re unemployed). It is usually better to have ALL points of view present, unless one just wants to hear oneself talk.

"Words are a very dangerous form of violence "

Bruce

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 09:02 PM

I'll try, Rita, but you know how the P-Vine is about folkies...

Okay, Jeri... Yer in the band... Me, you, L-Fingers and KT...

Anyone else want in?

We could us a tuba player...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Ferrara
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 08:56 PM

Bobert, the song you've (bossy!) ordered KT to learn is "See That My Grave is Kept Clean," yes? Oh, and tell Eve I'd love it if she comes! If she can put up with that much folk music, and that many folk musicians.... (Poor Eve, she is no doubt going to be addressed as "P-vine" by everyone in sight....)

For Leadfingers, Bill S, anyone else who's traveling by air, as Pauline said someone will be glad to provide you with a sleeping bag, or pillows & blanket, etc. A lot of people now bring extra gear and make it available, but better you should exchange PMs with someone and make sure it will definitely be there. Plenty of time for that.

Snuffy -- any chance you might get over here too? That would be fine.

Tannywheeler, make darned sure you aren't underdressed, or we will find you frozen into a block of ice in the morning.... Just kidding, that only happens to people who get tossed into the pool....

Pauline, we are planning to try a camp called West River in 2006. It's in Maryland, on the -- surprise! -- West River. A lovely camp, all cabins are heated and have a central area where we can hold a workshop. Plus a good sized dining hall and a nature center. It has its quirks of course but it is very nice.

It's difficult to find a camp for the Getaway. It has to be big enough to hold us all. That let out dozens of very nice camps. And then, it has to be priced in a way that doesn't drive people away. Hard to find in a large camp. We'll give this one a try.

Well goodness, the FSGW MiniFest is Feb 5, and the Washington Folk Festival is June 4-5, and we usually don't get our minds set for the Getaway until after those two events. BTW For those who can make it to the D.C. area, the Washington Folk Festival in particular is a Wonderful Event, and of course there are always mudcatters who will give you a place to stay for the weekend. Y'all come.

Rita

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 12:21 PM

Whoaa there, nelly belle. I am the keeper of the sacred thong in these here parts. You find your own fashion accessory, and leave me to mine.

Big Mick
Keeper of the Sacred Fertility Rite and thong with potato.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 12:02 PM

Maybe we should get on to Jimmyt for a matching set of diamante thongs ???

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 11:49 AM

If music be the food of love, play on --
Swap socks, and foot it, girls

From Shakespeare's Cuts and Edits -- A Compilation
Julian Terwilliger Pons, ed.
Scribner, New York, 1957

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 11:49 AM

Hey -- wait up a minnit, guys. You folks change your socks??? This is turning into a formal occasion. Do I need to pack the cummerbund and diamond studs?? Or will the cubic zirc. do? I don't want to be underdressed....    Tw

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Snuffy
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 11:19 AM

Mario

Song swaps - OK. But sock swaps???????

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: MMario
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 11:06 AM

make that a couple pairs of socks - you will want to change them sometime over the weekend.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Jeri
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 09:06 AM

There is an opportunity for humor there that I'm going to ignore...

There are usually a lot of spare blankets floating around and people who get cold are the ones who don't ask. (Possibly because they don't think a nice autumn day will go all antarctic on them at night.) Instruments are usually lent if one asks, as are many things, but it's best to bring your own toothbrush and socks.

I've played blues on fiddle before, Bobert!

Bill, it will be GREAT to see you again, and to meet Skipjack!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Pauline L
Date: 22 Jan 05 - 02:11 AM

Leadfingers, I'm sure someone (like me) will lend you a sleeping bag and lots of other things, too.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: wysiwyg
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 11:08 PM

Lead, bring Bobert up to MudCamp too, and his P-Vine of COURSE!

~S~

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 10:03 PM

Yer in the band, L-Fingers... Yup, you, me and....K...Tee...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 08:52 PM

Well I have sent off an e-mail offering to do a Whistle Workshop - AND
received a reply !!! All I need to know is what I need to lug across the pond - Do I need to bring sleeping bag ? Air travel is a pain for carrying too much !! I dont intend bringing too many instruments - just a mandolin and a banjola -And a whistle or three of course .
Incidentally , Bobert , I have been known to play a bit of blues on whistle , if it sounds interesting !

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 06:28 PM

Wonderful news, bill. It would be great to see you again. Bring me some Yorkshire tea, willya?

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: bill\sables
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 03:01 PM

Looks like Skipjack and myself will be over this year, I've been meaning to go for about 6 years
Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 11:55 AM

*grin* I would say Pauline is one of the least bossy people I've ever met.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Pauline L
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 02:17 AM

1. No, I'm not bossy.

2. If anyone wants to come to the DC area a day or two before the Getaway, you are welcome to stay at my place. It isn't large or fancy, but I've got a lot of CDs and books of music.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 09:16 PM

Hotdiggety damn, guys. Sounds good. Pauline L is bossy, isn't she? Sounds like orders to do us good, tho'. Any Texas folks planning to make the trip? Should we hook up? Carpool? Or convoy? And be prepared for -- uh, "refresshing"? -- temps. Izzat right, Alaska? (Thanks for the pics.)      Tw

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Pauline L
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 08:37 PM

I'm excited already.

Susan A-R, you and I are going to have great fun playing fiddle together again.

Bobert, I'll follow you to the Mudcat cabin. Maybe we can do "Follow Me Down to Mudcat." Please don't burn the cabin down.

Alaska Mike, thanks for the links to those beautiful photos of the aurora borealis.

Will someone tell me where the Getaway will be in 2006 or, at least, give me a clue? Is it that lovely place where the Getaways used to be?

Everyone, I'm looking forward to seeing you and making music with you. If you're sick, get well, and if you're well, stay healthy.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Jeri
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 06:38 PM

Mick, bring a shoehorn. Or butter. Butter sounds like more fun.

I'm looking forward to this. I thought I was OK last year, but I still wasn't up to my normal level of insanity. I may be better this year, but I find I just don't have the stamina to stay up late that I used to, but I might be wrong about that too! Gotta start learning some new songs. Gotta put a tune to the NJ Turnpike song.

Don - go. You can sell jewelry, and you don't even have to hang out in a booth. What most folks do is plop their stuff on a table with the prices on it, and leave a box for the money. Of course, you can't ensure people put bracelets on the correct way.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 08:18 AM

Well, KT, sho nuff does mean yer gonna have to learnt up some Bobertese since too late to teach this ol' dog no new tricks... It outta be easy fir ya. All ya gotta do is walk out that penthouse joint o' yerz, go to the elevator and push the button thats got an "O" (for outhouse......) . No pfroblems at all

From the penthouse to the outhouse...

Now that's da bluez...

And, bring it on, Amos... Heck, if it da bluez, I got a lifes supply...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: karen k
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 05:27 AM

KT and Ebbie, I'm so glad you are both coming again! KT don't even think about arguing with Mick. It doesn't work. I've tried. He means it when he says it's no problem. Really.

Every year the Getaway just keeps getting better and better. I wouldn't miss it for the world.

Can't wait.

k

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: DonMeixner
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 01:07 AM

Maybe this is the year,, Hmmm.....

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: KT
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 12:56 AM

Uh, yeah....right Mike....it was, uh....refreshing......yeah, that.

Bobert, ol' pal, I guess I'm gonna have to do some reseach to find those lyrics. If we're singing a duet, does that mean I hafta learn how to talk the way you do? Bobertese?

Oh, Mick....are you sure it's not out of your way?

Amos, quit with the "if" business! You are coming and that's all there is to it!! Now start collecting the loose change that's lying around and put it in the "Getaway or Bust" jar!

KT

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 11:55 PM

Bobert, mah bro:

Iffen Ah do revive my flagging stream of revenoo, an you and I meet on that dfair shore, we gonna share parts on a WHite Boy, Lost in the blues, iffen you doan mind.

You'll know it.


A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Big Mick
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 11:38 PM

KT ..... if you think that you are riding with anyone but me, just remember that I got seniority. I am the Mudcat what talked you into this, and I got dibs on picking you up.

The odds are just as good that it will be warm, as they are that they will be cold. If its too cold, I am going to invite Jeri into the sleeping bag. The child is warm ....... hahahahahaha.

9 months out and I am already giddy with anticipation.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 10:16 PM

Well, Alaska Mike, I love ya' brother but....

















Yer friggin' nuts...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 10:15 PM

Cold? Who said it was cold. Bunch of sissies. I wore my sandals the whole weekend, although at night I did put on some socks. And the only coat I brought with me was a little fleece thing. 2004 Getaway wasn't cold, in Alaska we'd have called it "refreshing". You want cold, come on up here right now.

Mike

PS: Check this our: The Aurora Borealis has been very active in the Anchorage area these last few days. This is what the sky looks like when its COLD.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 09:35 PM

No, KT... I din't write the danged song. Blind Lemon Jefferson did an' I know you and me can hook up on it so good that when we're done wid it they gonna have to send several ambulances to cart off some of them D.C. Folk Society folks...

And no x-cuses, WYSusan. They done moved it so you could be there. You pick, either the flat land around the Chesapeake 'er your house. I thought you'd see it my way...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 09:19 PM

WYSIWYG--
The camp for 2006 is flat (and handicapped-friendly). It's on the shores of an inlet of Chesapeake Bay. Downside for you: it's a little bit father from Pennsylvania.

Folks who remember last years frigid temperatures--
Our FSGW house meterologist did some analysis on weather patterns and assures us that we've had a run of three unusually cold years, and that last year was improbably cold. Statistics being what they are, there's no guarantee of a warmer-than-normal weekend next year, but at least the odds of it being that cold again are very small.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: KT
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 09:13 PM

"Keep My Grave Kept Clean"... She don't know it yet but she will...

Well, that's a fact. I dunno that one!! Did you write it, Bobert? Can't wait to hear it!!   I hear tell there are a couple of rowdy acts being worked up already!!

I'm gonna start sleeping an extra hour every day so I'll have some reserve by Getaway time!

KT

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 09:06 PM

Hell, Bobird, ah cain't this time, but y'all come on up befoah or aftuh!

~S~

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Susan A-R
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 08:59 PM

YES! I'll be there.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bobert
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 08:48 PM

I'll be there for the entire 3 days this time around so I can pester more folks but I'll be danged if I'm gonna sleep in 30 degrees again so I'm gonna bring plenty of matches and burn down a few cabins to stay warm...

But just in case it is warm, I'm bringing my swimming trunks fir the pool...

I'm also gonna revive some of my old songs from my former life so that when I go to the various workshops I'll have more to offer than MIssissippi Delta and Hill Country Blues...

Might even bring the P-Vine...

Gonna bring some moonshine, too...

Gonna do a song with KT at one of the concerts, too... We're gonna do Blind Lemon Jefferson's "Keep My Grave Kept Clean"... She don't know it yet but she will...

Gonna spend more time with my pal of pals, Ebbie, who has bailed me out of more crap here than any other Catter. Sho nuff am...

Gonna bring some "real" food, too, although the night we had salmon it was purdy good...

Not gonna attend no workshops that are entitled "Care of Muses" where folks sit around and look at a bunch of candy on a table...

Gonna bug WYSusan from now until then to come 'cause she's my bud...

Gonna spend more time with Mario, my bud Ted, Kendall and Jacqie an', well, everybody... Sniff...

Gonna get up with Ken Shotz (?) and get him to learnt me up that acapelo song he did last time...

Gonna find the Mudcat Cabin, unless its one that I burn to keep watm, to hang in a couple nights and jam and get drunk... Okay maybe not get drunk...

Yep, thats what Iz gonna and ain't gonna do, fir sure...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Bill D
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 08:23 PM

do note..the list of workshops shown at Alaska Mike's link are LAST years, which Rita & I posted on our web space, (since she has been program chair, it seemed easier). As the summer drags on, new workshops will be planned.....but those listed serve to show kinda what it tends to look like...

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 08:08 PM

Google FSGW, Terry. Folklore Society of Greater Washington puts on the Getaway in Ramblewood. Or you can click here.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Ferrara
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 08:08 PM

Leadfingers & everybody,

Until a few years ago this was mostly a local FSGW event. Everyone who usually attended knew it was going to happen, and they all knew they would get their applications in "eventually," and so did the folks putting it all together.... So, no one paid much attention to making the application forms available sooner than, say, August :-).

Now that we have folks coming from Alaska and the British Isles etc we are having to arrange things so people can make their plans somewhat earlier.... We're working on it, we're working on it....

Joe, or Max, or Jeff, do you know why we aren't getting links at the top to former Getaway threads? I thought that was automatic when a thread had "Getaway" in the subject but maybe I have misunderstood.... First time ever, if so.... I just asked and Bill says somebody has to make it happen.

Anyway I think if you search for "FSGW" and/or "Getaway" you'll get lots & lots of information about what the weekend and the camp are like. But ... only believe the good stuff, the rest is a pack of lies put out by people who are too chicken to stand a little chilly weather (30 degrees inside the cabins isn't really bad, is it, Mike?) and a few minor hills....

Anyway if you find one of the earlier Getaway threads you will see all the relevant links.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: KT
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 08:05 PM

C-C-C-C-C-C-C-Camp R-R-R-R-R-R-RR-R-R-Rambb-b-b-b-le-w-w-w-w-woood???   My teeth chatter just thinking about it!!   Welllllll, okaaaay........ I'll go!!       (Already have my AIRLINE TICKET!!!)    Might be needing a ride from DC to camp, though.......

I'll just have to pack a backpack full of those handy dandy handwarmers! You know, the kind you whack and they heat up instantly? I'll put 'em in my sleeping bag, and here and there.......I'll use 'em all up in short order and then I'll fill the pack with all the new CDs I'll acquire while there!   Might even nab a few mudcatters to take home with me, too!    It's gonna be fun!!!

KT

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Leadfingers
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 07:34 PM

So how does one book up for this ? I googled Getaway and could only find one near Boston the week before !!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: jacqui.c
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 05:29 PM

I've put the date in the diary already.

Looking forward to meeting old friends and making lots of new ones this year.

I'll go with Mick on the welcome that is given, I felt so much at home last year.

It would be great to see more Brits - hope you can make it Giok.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 05:02 PM

Wish we could, Charlie, but we'll have to wait till Hardi can take a whole weekend/Monday, and until it's at a flat handicap-friendly venue. But I am available to scout the location for accessibility suggestions, between now and 2006 when I pass through the area on biz travel.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 04:47 PM

WYSIWYG--This is the year that, once you and Hardy finish all your Sunday morning duties, you're going to have to drive down and join us for Sunday evening and into Monday morning. Yeah, it's not the whole thing, but trust me, it's worth the trip to the other side of Pennsylvania for the Sunday evening alone.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Dani
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 04:45 PM

$5 per week between now and then pays your way in.
Double that and you have a very reasonable airfare included.
Tuck a little more in the jar, and you've got a nice fat fund for the auction.

Carpool and spend even MORE on all the CD's you'll want to take home!

Dani

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 04:42 PM

Oct. 14-17 at Camp Ramblewood, for sure.

LilyFestre--when you arrive, you'll be assigned bedspace in a cabin, unless you prefer the privacy of your own tent. (You'll probably get the assigned bedspace anyway, in case you get cold.) Friday dinner is a potluck; since people arrive at all hours, it doesn;t make sense to have a dinner served at any particular time. After that, all meals are provided.

While we're at it, there's a date shift for 2006 to November 3-6, 2006. We'd like to try another camp (closer to DC, with heat and even more gathering spaces for music!) but the mid-October date wasn't available. More details on this later.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 04:28 PM

a getaway thread going already with almost nine months to Getaway...

hmmmmmmmm.......remind people of anything?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Teresa
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 03:57 PM

Ha, Bill!

Long story made short: I was at a recent science-fiction convention, and someone thoughtfully found a guide for me. A woman came into a discussion group and sat down next to me, and I heard her check her talking clock. We introduced ourselves and then she said, "I'm visually impaired, but I can see to give you a guide!" Well, there wasn't much guiding going on; mainly talking and meeting mutual friends for the rest of the convention! very fun. :)

Teresa

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Maryrrf
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 03:47 PM

Being very near (relatively) to the Getaway site (in Richmond, VA)you'd think I'd have made it to at least one - but every year I've had something else planned for that weekend and couldn't make it. Firm intention is to be there this time around and probably with a couple of other friends in tow.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: LilyFestre
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 03:26 PM

Okay, having looked at the website for Ramblewood, I have a question. Do ya'll book cabins or stay outside the campground? Do you do meals there? Do you camp in tents? Hmmm? Curious minds want to know!!!!!!!!!

And for anyone else who is curious as to what Ramblewood is like, he's a clicky:
http://www.ramblewood.com/

Michelle

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Amos
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 03:16 PM

Assuming I have regained a modicum of revenue stream by then, I intend to be there. That's only one pre-requisite, right?

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005 (Oct.14-17 )
From: Joe Offer
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 03:11 PM

I've been working for years to shame Valentine Doyle into attending the Getaway. She lives in New Hampshire (or something like that), and she goes to Camp Harmony in California and misses the Getaway. Those of you who know her, please help me twist her arm. She's right on the verge of deciding she should go.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: Bill D
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 02:53 PM

great, Teresa! It will be good to finally meet you. We have one other blind woman who is usually there...Hey!..maybe we'll put her to guiding you...*grin*

(There is a story about Doc Watson and Kenny Hall playing at some party in California, when it was decided to move the party somewhere else. As folks started downstairs, it was noticed that Doc and Kenny were holding hands...each thinking the other was the guide! They did just fine!)

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 02:49 PM

See past year's threads for Ramblewood details.

~S~

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: Teresa
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 02:35 PM

Well, I really am planning to go for my first getaway! I'm going to fly as far as I can (from Vegas) and then hopefully arrange for transport, since it's not a good idea for a totally blind person to drive. :)

Looking forward to meeting you all! I know I've been sort of a lurker; I'm very much like my cat, but can be very friendly and affectionate (also like my cat) :):)

Teresa(who is adding this thread to the "tracer"

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: Bill D
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 02:31 PM

date is Oct.14-17 (Friday thru Monday)at Camp Ramblewood...more info later

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: LilyFestre
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 02:23 PM

Finally having settled into Mudcat and getting to know some folks, maybe this is the year I will go too! Any ideas for dates or locations? Details...I want details....please!

Michelle

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: Big Mick
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 02:05 PM

I have been advocating on behalf of the Getaway since the first time I was so warmly welcomed. It is not too early to begin planning, and you will not regret the visit. I am with Max on this one, as I have been for some time. This is a wonderful event, and there aren't many like it.

Mick

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: Max
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 01:46 PM

I am determined to make the 2005 Getaway the biggest and best ever. So this is a great year to come if you haven't been able to in the past. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets get excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: Uncle_DaveO
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 01:41 PM

I wasn't able to get there in 2004. Gonna try again this year.

Dave Oesterreich

Subject: RE: Getaway 2005
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 01:29 PM

And let me get this in early-- people traveling to and/or from are welcome for an overnight stop at my place in North Central PA, an hour south of Elmira NY, where routes 6 & 15 cross in PA.


DETAILS & MAP

~Susan

Subject: Getaway 2005
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Jan 05 - 11:57 AM

This year I'm determined to come to the Getaway, God willing. Do we have definite dates or a venue yet? I know it's early but I've got to make plans for my escape :~)
Giok