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

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