Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006

Subject: Dates for Getaway this year?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 01:35 PM

Somebody probably posted them already, but advanced Anno Domini has rendered my forgettery better than my remembery!
Giok

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year?
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 01:42 PM

November 10 - 13?

Will the Ladies of the Club please contact me ASAP. I have a line on some costumes for this year's extravaganza. PM or email at [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year?
From: Joe Offer
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 01:50 PM

Hey, I got it in print in the FSGW Newsletter - November 3-5, 2006, at the West River Camp in Edgewater, Maryland.

I also saw this message in another thread, from a Truly Knowledgeable Source:

Thread #88164   Message #1651979
Posted By: GUEST,FSGW know-it-all
19-Jan-06 - 11:08 PM
Thread Name: TT Getaway 2006
Subject: RE: TT Getaway 2006

The dates: November 3-5 (and on into the 6th), 2006

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year?
From: MMario
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 01:53 PM

according to this thread

November 3-5 (and on into the 6th), 2006

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Big Mick
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 01:53 PM

Yippee kiy Ayay, Yippee Kiy ohoh,

Getaway in the fall.

I'll get me hat .......

Mick

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 01:56 PM

WARM and FLAT!...and parking almost at yer door!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 02:10 PM

Yeah!!!!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Janie
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 02:39 PM

I get a bottom bunk! (that way my snores won't float out over and down onto everyone else.) They are heavy-I'm sure they sink!

Janie

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 03:39 PM

if they are THAT heavy, maybe you shouldn't be near the ceiling, where they will bounce and rebound..*grin*

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Janie
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 03:43 PM

LOL!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Midchuck
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 04:14 PM

Going to go head-to-head with NOMAD, huh?

Seems like some people might be upset at having to choose. Getaway's too far for us during the school year, anyway, but...

Peter

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: artbrooks
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 04:19 PM

It is still not on the FSGW website. Info other than dates, such as cost and registration information would be helpful.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: MMario
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 04:24 PM

Art - I would suspect it will run about the same as the last few years -

for the full shot, non-member;
all nights and meals
roughly 175 US. - give or take a couple bucks.


Registration usually starts about september - it might run a little later this year since the getaway is later. They still have a summer festival to get through - and their monthly stuff.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 04:24 PM

*sigh*...we tried. Getting ANY camp we can afford is always a problem...and decent camps are scheduled years in advance. Must be nice...for the camp.

(We could have it in Prince Georges County Forest, like we did when we were...ummm...younger...with NO heat, barely tolerable bathrooms and a couple of gang showers and a limit of about 150 registrants...and having to so kitchen work for 2 hours and plan all our own meals. Maybe in the next couple of years we'll get back to a date we want)

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 06:20 PM

Janie,
I don't snore so we can share a room - lower bunk here too. I could get into the top one but it's unlikely I will be able to get out.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: GUEST,Nancy King at work
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 06:24 PM

Yo, Bill -- that was Prince WILLIAM Forest Park. I'd think you'd remember that -- or maybe your name is really George? :<)

And aside from all the other problems with PWFP, They wouldn't confirm reservations till only about 2-3 months beforehand. Makes it hard to plan. And the "bathrooms" were totally INtolerable, IMHO.

We'll keep trying for an October date at West River, and maybe eventually we'll get it.

MMario's right -- registration information will be along in the summer. The date's the important thing right now.

Nancy

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Janie
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 06:40 PM

Great Mary! I'll tell Annie and Dani to bring double ear plugs.

Janie

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 06:55 PM

Are there rooms for old married folks to share? If so and they are bunks, Rog will have to go up top!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 07:14 PM

arrrrggghhhh...Nancy! *beating my elderly brain cell to shake the dust off it*...yes..Prince William! (I wondered why I has trouble making that phrase sound right!)

Most of the rooms are just bunks...usually 2 bunks....we are not sure how it will work. If we don't fill the place, we 'might' be able to use a lot of rooms, and allow more folks to have lowers...but I don't have the floor plans and of course, we have no head count yet..

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 07:22 PM

Micca and I have had our flights booked for a month now!! We are definitely coming again this year!!!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 07:24 PM

How much ginger do I need to order?

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: artbrooks
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 07:36 PM

Most of the rooms are just bunks...usually 2 bunks Is that "2 bunks" as in one upper and one lower, or two sets? If the latter, I guess we need roomies!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Genie
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 10:26 PM

Aw, rats! I have accumulated enough FF miles to pay for my airfare, and I had made a space for the gathering in October, thinking it would be roughly at the same time of year. Since it's in early Nov., and I've already got several bookings in San Diego for that trip, I won't be able to make it unless (doubtful) I can manage to reschedule those.   I'm really disappointed. I was so looking forward to finally going to the Gathering.

I guess you guys are gonna have to have an extra good time to make up for that.

Genie

BTW, what is the weather like in that neck of the woods in early November?

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Alba
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 10:41 PM

Yahoooooooooo!

So for this first timer...whats the story Morning Glories. Do I share a room or do you stick me at the back of the place with a tent and a torch? (no wise cracks ok..lol)

Love
Jude
ps: I don't snore but I do get up very early even when I have been up very late and.......









I am cheery in the morning...groan!!!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 10:49 PM

Is it really the same weekend as NOMAD? I surely hope not. Ruth and I (and perhaps the rest of the Gospel Messengers) are seriously considering coming down but if it's the same weekend as NOMAD we would have to reconsider.   NOMAD is very special to us, and I can almost see it out my living room window. It definitely is closer...

Anybody know for sure when NOMAD is? I'll have to check my literature..

Jerry

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Bobert
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 10:54 PM

Warm????

What's that???

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 10:58 PM

I should have said two SETS of bunks in most rooms..(that I saw)...There are small cabins, and also rooms in a main, larger building. I can't remember if there were some dorm style rooms...no doubt Charley Baum will pop by one day soon and clarify a lot of it.

The weather in early Nov. can be anything from 75 F in the daytime to snow. (both are unlikely)..We have often had a warm spell after the first chilly snap, and not had any serious cold until Jan...but this is weather! We should not be surprised to have chilly nights...but we have had those in Oct., which is one reason thewre were so many votes for an all-weather, heated camp.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 11:52 PM

Jerry-
Sadly, NOMAD is the same wekend. And so, regretfully, CAMSCO won't be at NOMAD this year.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Stephen L. Rich
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 06:07 AM

I didn't make it last year (for obvious reasons). But, in the words of The Great Sage, "This time for sure! Presto!".

Stephen Lee

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: MMario
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 08:43 AM

Getaway weekend has become a high point of my year - and the Welcome and work the FSGW folk put into this weekend are phenomanal. I almost signed up and became a member last year - then decided I almost prefferred to pay the higher fee - since I really can't participate the other 361 days a year - and don't want it to look like I'm just registering to get a price cut.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Nancy King
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 11:04 AM

We do apologize to those for whom the conflict with NOMAD is a problem. We would love to have avoided such conflicts, but it just wasn't possible. Our choices were to stay at Ramblewood (and none of us wanted that) or go for the earliest date West River had available. So there it is. We're looking forward to seeing as many of you as can possibly make it!

Nancy

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Nancy King
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 11:38 AM

AND thanks for the kind words, MMario! We do work hard to make it a special occasion, and it's gratifying to know other folks enjoy it as much as we (the FSGW) do!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Janie
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 05:28 PM

I know it is way too early to line up help, but I definitely will volunteer to help again this year, and I'm sure many other 'Catters who can't help with the main work of organizing will also want to do what they can at the event itself. Be sure someone from FSGW starts a thread for volunteering when the time comes to start that kind of planning!

Janie

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 08:28 PM

I will take 2# of ginger, and can't wait to see you all.

I've got my earplugs ready.

Janie, you know it's interesting... I never really realized you snored at the Getaway.....

Dani

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 08:33 PM

Wouldnchaknow. I finally get geared up to go to the Getaway this year and it's the same weekend as NOMAD. I'm afraid I'm going to pass on the Getaway. Not that NOMAD would notice if I wasn't there, but I would.

Guess I'll just have to catch you D.C. area folks some other time... sooner rather than later, hopefully.

Jerry

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Tinker
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 09:17 PM

Yes !!!! It's on the calendar and it's official. ( At least it's scheduled the day after my wedding anniversary.) Now if I start cleaning now maybe I'll be ready for Maine refugees on the way...Snoring, what snoring ?????

tinker

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 09:18 PM

If you don't sleep, you won't snore....

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 08:27 AM

I don't need MUCH sleep, but there has to be SOME segue between spitting out my whiskey while Geoff the Duck plays Duelling Banjos on the kazoo, and drinking coffee to fortify myself for the best gospel sing on the East Coast.

What's a NOMAD?

Dani

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 09:13 AM

NOMAD is the North American Music And Dance Festival, Dani. It's held in Connecticut... most recently in New Haven. It is usually a couple weeks one side of the Getaway. I've done a gospel workshop there for many years, and it's a wonderful festival. Hopefully next year they won't be on the same weekend so I can come down to the Getaway... maybe get the Gospel Messengers to come along, too. There's always a good contingent of D.C.ers that come to NOMAD, so we'll miss them, too..

Jerry

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 10:00 AM

I hear matter transmitters are still in 0.14 BETA, so I guess we have to just grit our teeth and choose this year...*grump*

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: KathWestra
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 12:12 PM

Oops. No Getaway for me this year unless they get that cloning thing figured out between now and November. Like Jerry, I've sung at NOMAD every year for many (15? more?) years, traveling from D.C. for many of them, and now from Maine. It wouldn't be fall for me without participating in that wonderful Connecticut festival. One of my few opportunities every year to see (and hear) Jerry & Ruth & the Messengers, the Patons, the Beans, the 'chucks, bbc, and lots of other folks of whom I'm very fond.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: skarpi
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 05:52 PM

Well, I ´ll get my plain ticket in late may so.............
I quess I see you all at the Getaway and I would like to be
in upper " bunks " I you call it? I will fly to Baltimore International
and try then to find my way down there ? have no idea...



Can´t wait to see you all with gods will
All the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: bbc
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 07:46 PM

I consider the Get-Away each year, but NOMAD is much closer for me &, as others have mentioned, I cherish the folks I only see once or twice a year. So, if there's a conflict, I need to choose NOMAD. Still, I'll miss those we lose to the Get-Away.

best,

Barbara

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 08:13 PM

hey, Skarpi...you are really gonna make it again? Wonderful! There will be no problem with you having an 'upper'..*smile*


bbc...I know...conflicts are mean!....No way everyone can be everywhere. I hope NOMAD is wonderful..

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Celtaddict
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 09:02 PM

When our kids were younger we tried hard to convince them this sort of situation is win-win. Scout campout or band trip this weekend? whichever you choose it will be late.
I'm not sure we or they quite believed it....
Skarpi back? Jippy jippy jay!!!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: ranger1
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 09:29 PM

Oh, happy day! It's on the calendar, now all I have to do is convince the SO that it won't kill him to come with. I'll be at the Getaway no matter what he decides.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 09:48 PM

Just let him know that people will ply you with chocolate, ginger, and various brews...

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: MMario
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 09:50 PM

Tell the significant other that non-attendence will necessitate making him the designated "tacky gift recipient" of certain main based shopaholics for a year.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 10:02 PM

Actually, Leo. Jacqui and I discussed a "workshop" dealing with who can give the worst gift. You bring something horrible and thru a lottery system, you win a gift from another participant. What you don't want can always go into the silent auction - one man's treasure is another man's trash.
By the way, we do have a gift for you to be delivered at NEFFA. heh heh

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 16 Apr 06 - 10:56 AM

Besides, Jason has already received a Big Mouth Billy Bass.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 16 Apr 06 - 11:06 AM

Well Sinsull in the old days of throwing the car keys into the hat at wife swapping parties, I ended up with my own wife and somebody elses old Honda. So I shall not participate in your tacky gift workshop as you never know who or what I may end up taking home!
Giok

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: jacqui.c
Date: 16 Apr 06 - 01:09 PM

Yes Giok, but just think how much fun you could have finding a tacky Scottish gift to contribute - all those tartan Nessies and whatever.....

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Judy Cook
Date: 16 Apr 06 - 05:06 PM

We'll be at the Getaway, and looking forward very much to seeing both those who have been coming to Getaways far longer than our 20 years of attentance and those who have just discovered its delights.

--Judy & Dennis Cook

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: kendall
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 06:55 AM

Giok, you just made my day!

I'm trying to find out if there are any accomodations for married couples, (or just couples). I sleep naked and I get up to pee at least once every night, so dorm type bunking is not my cup of tea.

I could bring the motor home, if there is space to moor the damn thing, it's 33 feet long, or, is there a motel near by?

The first Getaway I attended was with Gordon Bok, and all I remember was the mold...

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 12:50 PM

Sorry about the conflict with NOMAD.

The camp is laid out with 5 houses and 1 retreat center. Each of the 5 houses has eight bedrooms. The retreat center has 10 bedrooms. That's 50 rooms. Each and every room has two lower bunks and two upper bunks. That's 200 beds, 100 lower and 100 upper, EXCEPT that one room is a sextuple--three lower bunks and three uppers. So there are 202 beds-- 101 lower and 101 upper. The committee needs to figure out how to allocate the bedspaces, and how to solve the problem that lower bunks will be at a premium (for those too old to make it into top bunks). The committee also needs to figure out policies for issues of privacy for couples (or individuals) unwilling to share a bedroom with one other couple, especially if we have significantly more than 101 lodgers. (You can send feedback/your 2-cents-worth to me privately either by Max's private messages or special ATSIGN fsgw.org)

All houses have two bathrooms, one for men and one for women (unless the inmates decide to allocate them in other fashion). There's flat ground for mobile trailers (no hook-ups, though), and lots of motels nearby in places like Annapolis and Deale and Chesapeake Beach.

All spaces are heated, which should cut down on/eliminate the mold.

And Kendall, perhaps if you don't have that cup of tea, you will need to pee less in the middle of the night.

--Charlie Baum, FSGW, in a more or less official capacity, except for the snide remark to Kendall at the end, for which I apologize herewith, but I couldn't resist

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: kendall
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 12:55 PM

That's ok Charlie, I did lead with my chin on that one LOL

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Charley Noble
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 02:09 PM

The new date works better for me since I'll be coming back from a UK tour late October.

I don't really worry about the bunks since I doubt if I'll sleep more than 4 hours a night in mine anyway. And as long as the upper bunks are structurally sound I have no objections to sleeping aloft.

Looking forward to my 2nd Getaway!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: catspaw49
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 02:32 PM

"The first Getaway I attended was with Gordon Bok, and all I remember was the mold...".......Kendall Morse

So what does a moldering moustache have to do with any of the rest of this? Sounds like a hygiene problem to me.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 02:32 PM

That's it folks I just booked my flights, I arrive Boston on 1st November about 1800 hours, I will be pretty bushed so will book into a cheap motel for the night then pick up a hire car on the 2nd.
I will then head south, and would appreciate a bunk somewhere en route for the Thursday night.
I MUST have a bottom bunk, and I MUST be able to go pee in the night, sorry folks but we old guys got to go, and when you've got to go you've got to go.
I suppose I could take an empty container to bed with me, but sleepy aiming is faulty aiming!!
Giok

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Barry Finn
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 02:55 PM

Kendall, you sleep naked, no wonder your in a room by yourself!
I couldn't resist either. Maybe Jacqui could dash off for a
semi-appropriate gift, you'd look great on stage in your new out fit with all the other girls. Lead with your chin? You painted a bull's eye on your.
Barry

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 02:58 PM

I tend to sleep naked too, but I am sure I can manage to wear some pj's! I don't mind sleeping on the top bunk either, although Micca really needs to have a bottom bunk!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 03:24 PM

so, a cabin for snorers, and one for those who sleep naked...

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Janie
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 03:29 PM

But what if we do both:o|

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 03:38 PM

sleepwalk!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Tinker
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 03:58 PM

Giok if you would like to join the Maine houseparty at my house on the way down you are welcome.... the other "temporary" New Jersey Mudcatter may want to claim right of first refusal in offeriing you quieter space, but you've got options....

Tinker

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 04:02 PM

Kendall,

"The first Getaway I attended was with Gordon Bok, and all I remember was the mold... "

You mean you do not remember the fact that Gordon mimed the part of the miller, and it was commented that....

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: artbrooks
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 05:01 PM

CatsPHiddle, you and Micca could share a room with us. I certainly don't mind if you sleep nekkid. Of course, Jenn might mind my not minding...never mind.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 05:13 PM

Are there electrical outlets in the rooms? I don't think I will need extra O2 at sea level but may need some at night. I don't have to have electricty for it, but it would probably be less expensive for me and my insurance company to rent a concentrator for at night than use up bottles. We also might look into a nearby motel or rent-an-RV if it isn't too expensive. Anyway had any experience with that? Cost-wise, etc.? Bunks and sharing a room is a bit iffy for us; Rog is another *nudie* and I get up to pee!:-)

I actually got Rog to look at flights online the other night. Getting him away from work is like pulling hens' teeth, but he was put on notice several months ago and this is still looking good for us. (The carrot is we go up north afterwards to see his sister in PA, our dau. and grandtwins in CT, and the rest of his family in NH, as well as Night Owl on the Cape!)

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Barry Finn
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 05:17 PM

Gordon doesn't wash up? No wonder he hasn't been back!
Barry

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 05:29 PM

If I remember correctly, there are electrical outlets in all bedrooms. I certainly remember them in the retreat center, and the other houses are new enough that building codes would certainly require them.

Each house and the retreat center, by the way, has a common room (perfect for music making, although we'll designate some quiet-at-night common rooms). There's also the "nature center" and the dining hall, though the dining hall isn't available during meal times or set-up and clean-up periods before and after food.

Kat's O2 concentrator shouldn't be any noisier or more disruptive than a snorer (remembering my Mom's system). Given all the folks who are admitting to sleeping in the nude in this thread alone, perhaps we just need to set up a naturist's cabin? At least "clothing optional" during the wee wee hours of the morning?

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 05:34 PM

Thanks, Charlie! I am off of it more than not these days, except at nighttime. Could just make the whole thing clothing optional and let the nudies take over?!**bg**

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 05:39 PM

Just pretend you are wearing pink pajamas that badly need ironing Kendall!
Giok

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 05:40 PM

Barry Finn,
Maybe you now have got a clew why Kendall has so many female fans?

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Barry Finn
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 05:48 PM

Kat, I'll be wearing my sunglasses, they're see through. Really, I'd have to wear something. Otherwise, with all the sowing I've had, as I'd go quickly flash bye they'd be saying there's goes "Zipper Man".

Barry

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 05:49 PM

I don't understand Kendall's problem - I gifted them with a shell shaped golden vase/male-female urinal to cover all such situations.

Bourbon Balls for all this year. Just can't wait!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: MaineDog
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 05:56 PM

Do they have room for

dogs?
RV's
wives?

MD

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 06:04 PM

Dogs--no
RVs--if they don't plug in
Wives--definitely

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 06:05 PM

Just how many wives are you planning on bringing?

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 08:43 PM

I get it... "wee wee hours" !!

Dani (who'll be happy to take the top, doesn't snore, and sleeps with more clothes on than an arctic expeditioneer...)

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 09:30 PM

Kendall's pink pyjamas DO NOT NEED IRONING!!!!!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 11:04 PM

Yeah, I'd have to wear my sunglasses, too, Barry. Funny you should mention zippers. I always said if I ever had to have open heart surgery I would get a zipper tattooed on the incision scar. My surgeon reminded me of that on my very last visit to him post-surgery, last year!

This is sounding more as if we will need to look into motel rooms, for both our comforts. I need my sleep and privacy.:-)

kat

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: skarpi
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 02:35 AM

hmmmmmmmm you begin to wander what you are goin into.........
all the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Barry Finn
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 02:53 AM

What's funny Kat is that I never needed or wanted sleep or privacy, it's what everyone wanted for me. Maybe it's the zipper thing.
Barry

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 09:28 PM

Skarpi, you'll be alright: it's just like last year, only warmer ; )

Dani

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Alba
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 09:38 PM

Well I am none the wiser about accomodation ect. I don't even know where to getaway to the Getaway:)
Maybe I will hold off and see how this all works then shoot for next Year.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 09:45 PM

Oh, Alba! If we do go, you KNOW I will miss you! If we do go and wind up in Nashua to visit family, maybe we can meet up there.

I have to check into motels, flights, etc. to see for sure if we will be able to go. It seems so far away...still want to BE THERE, though!!

Barry, LOL...gotta be the zipper!

kat

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Alba
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 09:51 PM

For sure Kat.
One way or tuther we shall meet...:)

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 09:53 PM

Lots of time to plan still, Alba...are there questions we can answer?
Not sure what you are unsure of..

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: skarpi
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 02:26 AM

thank you Dani,
All the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Marion
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 02:44 PM

I've said this before, but this time I really mean it:

Count me in.

I've already got that Friday off. And I like top bunks, assuming that there's a ladder of some sort and I don't have to just jump.

Marion

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Willie-O
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 03:46 PM

So Marion, how the heck do you book time off that far in advance? Are you overprepared for life again? Tsk tsk.

But look, hey, everybody, this date and venue change is AWESOME!!! Cause it removes two of the main obstacles that have kept me away since my only Getaway visit in 2002.

1. The date doesn't conflict with Ontario Council of Folk Festivals conference. Which I have once again sworn to attend (which will be a first). Gotta act locally.

2. You moved to somewhere with HEAT! You can't imagine how happy that makes this sissy Canadian outdoorsy guy. I like the outdoors outside and the indoors warm.

But could you please:
3. remove that Commando in Chief guy? I don't like going that near him. Oh well. I heard his Mouthpiece in Chief quit today and hopefully Rove is next...maybe even Rummy and Cheney...

Damn I think I'm going to make it! The Canadian dollar is way up too...might even offset the price of gas ^^^^^^^

W-O

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: skarpi
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 04:45 PM

the Icelandic krona is going down , that means the dollar is going up
and the airfair is gonna cost more dammmmnnnnn and the cas price is going way up through the sky .............. so " Who´s gonna hold my
hand " when I am there ?

I quess I ´ll the the airfair by friday if thinks turn out to be good.

all thebest Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 06:04 PM

that "Commando in Chief " is our Albatross for awhile longer...("remove" is such an interesting word)..but the rats ARE leaving the ship, which may portend some fortuitous alteration in the status quo.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 05:10 AM

Alba you are under orders to come, even if I have to drive up from Boston to the wilds of Maine to collect you!!!!!
Or if you can get down to Boston you can travel with me, whatever 'Ve haff vays off makink you go, JA!'
Apart from which there are at least 6 folks coming from Maine that I know of, so there is no excuse for not coming.
I am definitely going back up to Maine afterwards too, wouldn't want to miss my annual visit to the Press Room in Portsmouth.
Giok

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 03:32 PM

Alba - you have a ride. Get yourself to Portland/South Portland by car, train or bus. I will pick you up, put you up and see that you have a ride. NO EXCUSES!!!!
Mother Mary

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 05:01 PM

See!!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: SussexCarole
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 06:37 PM

Looking forward to seeing you all again....we'll be there! Probably be over the week before as well

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 06:55 PM

Hey, folks, don't be too pushy with the wee Glaswegian gel! She's like me with privacy. We're gonna check into motels and bank balances.:-) BUT, I still want her to be there, too!!! And, myself and Rog...:-)

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Leadfingers
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 07:59 PM

Well even if I dont make the Getaway this year - - - -

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Leadfingers
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 07:59 PM

- - - - I'll get the 100th post

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Ferrara
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 08:32 PM

Leadfingers LOL

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: jimmyt
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 09:49 PM

Jayne and I are gonna try to make it!

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Janie
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 10:08 PM

Only 6 months to go....

Kat--you HAVE to be a definite--and Alba too!

I like my privacy also, but this is so chock full of wonderful people and music that you won't want to take the time to have some private!

While I hope not, with the Getaway the same weekend as NOMAD, it may well be possible that you and your spouse could have a room to yourselves. If not--Motel 6's tend to be cheap and clean.

Janie

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 09:45 AM

jimmy, can I lore you into participating in our Saturday extravaganza? Great costumes.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: jacqui.c
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 12:02 PM

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

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: jimmyt
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 12:20 PM

MAry and Jacqui, I am working on some delightful little items that should work very well, as long as you are not sensitive to chafing or opposed to LED lighting as you have never seen it before.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Amos
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 01:01 PM

Chafing AND LEDs? What -- you're reinventing the Cadillac twin-beam headlight?? Can't wait to see this harness o' yours, jimmy!!

LOL.


A

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: jacqui.c
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 01:06 PM

Mmmmmmmm.......

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Tinker
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 04:23 PM

Ms SINSULL and Ms Jacqui, I really must have more than two hours advance view of the costuming departments expectation before this years extravaganza. Last year there seemed to be a de3finate lack in the extra gauza....

sorry


tinker

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 04:50 PM

Jeez, just did a bit of checking...the motel and flights look affordable, but the rental car is almost as much as the flights! Gonna have to call some family and see if they have a spare car and also check on train rates.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 05:34 AM

Car renteal is getting expensive in the US these days, I noticed that last year.
Giok

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Amos
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 08:31 AM

There are second-tier rental places in some areas, with names like "Rent-a-Heap" and "Rent-a-Wreck", that provide perfectly serviceable cars for less money. They're not national chains though.

A

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 08:47 AM

At the risk of sounding like a tv ad, I have great luck with Enterprise. They have good internet specials.

Dani

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 10:27 AM

Thanks, folks. Have revised plans and will be looking into Rent-a-wreck. I have used them before out East. Just did a quick check on Orbitz, (Thanks Fortunato for the addy!) for motels. Looks as though the least expensive is about 13.6 miles away so that should be okay.

For anyone else wanting to research such things, the camp addy is 5100 Chalk Point Road, West River, MD 20778.

Thanks a bunch,

kat

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 11:49 AM

I haven't specifically looked at prices in the DC/Baltimore area, but for car rentals I've usually found the best rates through Travelocity or through Southwest's web site (you can book cars even if you're not flying SW). And I typically wind up either with Alamo or Dollar.

Subject: RE: Dates for Getaway this year? - Nov 3-5, 2006
From: kendall
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 12:33 PM

Enterprise did ok by us.