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