BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006

Subject: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 08:05 PM

OK, I have already started on my list of things to bring to the Getaway.

Crytalyzed Ginger tbd pounds ( units of 5 pounds)

Chocolate          suf quant (ie, as much as I can carry)

Various Instruments

100+ year old books that have song lyrics ( New Century Magazine, etc)

Computer Keyboards, for all those who have ruined theirs reading some of these threads.


Further suggestions would be gratefully received.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: artbrooks
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 11:03 PM

I think we are bringing baklava.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Janie
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 11:07 PM

In my suitcase, I will carry__________________;^)

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 11:22 PM

A shawl or afghan for the silent auction.

Something for the pot luck supper on Friday night.

Any hideobelia I can collect for various purposes.

Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bobert
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 11:45 PM

Well, I'd love to be sayin' that I was going to bring the P-Vine but she thinks that the whole lot of you all/us all is a bunch of knotheads???

So I asked her exactly what point she was trying to make... Ahhhh, remind me to add that to the things-not-to-ask-yer-wife list...

Fir me it ain't what I'm gonna bring but what I'm gonna use... I took my camera last time and never took a piccure... Man, that was dumb...

One thing I'm happy to report I won't be bringing is 15 blankets...

Good bye, Camp Tumbleweed....

Hello, the new joint...

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 03:48 AM

I took my MD and never used it Bobert, mind you I was suffering quite badly from jetlag, and missed out on quite a lot of the fun last year.
This year I'm arriving a couple of days before, so's I get a chance to acclimatise.
So I guess I'll try to bring my wideawake head this year!
Might bring a tacky pressy or two to try for the revenge of the Ewetopians.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: LilyFestre
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 08:00 AM

Well, I'd love to be sayin' that I was going to bring the P-Vine but she thinks that the whole lot of you all/us all is a bunch of knotheads???


LOLOLOL

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 10:18 AM

but we are such SWEET and fascinating knotheads!

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 10:30 AM

Jack *E.G*

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: artbrooks
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 10:41 AM

Knothead? No, that's a different camp, and I gave up squaredancing long ago.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From:
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 10:52 AM

Morti.....are you coming to the getaway this year? Because the only way Jack is going to get there is if you take him. I aint doing it again. Customs and Passport control was *interesting* last year!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: GUEST,KT in heathrow
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 11:15 AM

I'm bringing Ebbie!!

KT

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Ebbie
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 11:28 AM

Does that mean that I get to bring KT? :)

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: MMario
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 11:32 AM

sounds like a plan to me!

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 12:54 PM

I always hope I can make it again......maybe this year I will!

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 01:18 PM

They wouldn't dare to refuse entry to Jack!
Would they?
G..

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bobert
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 01:23 PM

Ebbie and KT,

YYYYYEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

Bobert (beaubear)

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Amos
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 02:48 PM

Hell, SOMEBODY better, or I'll go on strike! Me and Beaubear Both!


A

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 03:55 PM

bring Jack, or KT & Ebbie? (Jack, we can do without....)

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 04:05 PM

Right that's Jack off.
G

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 04:33 PM

He says you love him really and couldn't possibly hold the Getaway without him now...he's a character...(well, a misbegotten booze hound with dubious ancestry and even worse personal habits) but HE says he's a character.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 06:11 PM

So is Ü

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Amos
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 08:16 PM

Well, there's always FedEx.


Not for KT -- for Jack.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 09:01 PM

If I make it, I shall be bringing a Druidic Elmo...please arrange for a full moon during festivities.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Big Mick
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 09:20 PM

Hopefully I am bringing Marylou and Ciara, but I will sure be bringing my old behind and some great songs. Hopefully my new ensemble will be together by then, and we will see if I can bring some of those folks. Mostly I am bringing a lot of love for friends and a desire to make music with you all.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 11:05 PM

My rusty, rusty voice, my girls, some treats for the auction, my kazoo, and FAR less bedding than in the past.

And if I told you what else, we might ALL be in trouble...

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Janie
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 11:11 PM

Does that mean I'm part of the 'what else?'

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Ebbie
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 01:14 PM

Dani, in that sentence is 'bedding' a verb or a noun? :>)

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 01:21 PM

Is that what they do in Alaska to keep warm nights Ebbie? The verb I mean!
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 01:31 PM

Holy moly, Ebbie! You trying to get me in trouble here?!

Besides enjoying themselves, my girls make excellent chaperones ; )

And yeah, Janie's coming along, but she's far less likely to be responsible for my good conduct.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Ebbie
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 10:14 PM

I forget, Giok. :)

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bert
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 10:53 PM

I just wish I could bring ME!!!

How about we try to set up a Western getaway at the same time?

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 11:39 PM

no,no...Amos has just gotten it figured out how to come HERE! a few weeks earlier, maybe.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: number 6
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 12:51 AM

I'm going to have a Getaway on Deer Is. N.B. if anyone is interested.

sIx

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: skarpi
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 06:31 AM

I was hoping to bring my band and do some music with them for you
but this time again I Will come alone , I have to bring
some shark meat hmmmmmm and Brennivin this I have to remember
and bring some little of my self , Mick shall I take some
goodies for the girls of yours ? :>) and Mick this time we have to sing the song that we were gonna sing with Giok remember ?

I am gonna sin g a song called " If I think of Angel "
it´s Icelandic , a song to a sister who died in a car crash
on a highway in the Us few years ago.

KT and Ebbie this is what I remember after this last night sleep.

"The raven flew around my head
And he´d tried to tell my a story
I was forced to go into my bed
And I thought about his glory ? "

the rest will come later ...
Can´t wait to all the others
Now I have to go to my work " on sunday " bugger but I have to make money to come over there

All the best Skarpi Iceland........

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bobert
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 07:31 AM

Hey, I've just heard from a "reliable source" that the new camp is run by a group of fundamentalists who don't allow no drinkin'... So ya all might want to consider bringin' flasks and hope to not get busted be the camp police...

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 07:54 AM

You need to pay more attention there young man. January 2006
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bobert
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 10:13 AM

Young man, heh???

Thanks...

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 10:35 AM

Lets hope the camp directors do not read these threads....(The Ramblewood director DID a few times!)

We WILL have to deal with the 'refreshment' issue, as this is a Methodist camp.
As was mentioned in the other thread, Ramblewood was an 'interesting' exception in the Getaway history. They specifically catered to strangeness....from SCA folks to nudists, and they coped with alcohol partly by not having much that could easily be damaged by drink OR exuberant consumers. This camp, West River, has a lot 'nicer' rooms and such...besides having a moral element in the decision. I do NOT imagine that anyone will be conducting late night inspections of our rooms, but as this is our first year there, we will need to carefully adjust to the situation. (Short version...don't do anything that is obvious, and ***NOTHING** in the trash!)

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 10:41 AM

I suggest an 'Empties patrol' With their own supply of refuse sacks, preferably 3 ply paper sacks too, with an anti leakage plastic sack as a liner.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 11:04 AM

mebbe something like that, but the 'fair' way might be for everyone personally to 'take out what you brung in'.
It may depend on where the camp keeps its trash. WE can't be seen sneaking bags into a dumpster if the camp staff usually does the dumping.....gotta investigate.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 11:10 AM

Yes of course we must all be responsible for our own trash, but there may be 'accidents' As for dumping, it needs to be taken away from the camp location and disposed of elsewhere to be on the safe side.
G..

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: artbrooks
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 12:26 PM

Hum...bottles and cans...does Maryland recycle? Is there a recycling point nearby? They are at all the grocers here, and the sight of people coming in to dump that kind of trash is normal.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: skarpi
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 01:30 PM

heehe last time I bought beer to bring to ramblewood to drink
but I think they are still there somewhere........so mutch drinking
that time :>(
so it may good thing to brennivin from Iceland.

all the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 09:59 PM

Parts of Maryland do indeed recycle...it is largely a county/city thing, but areas with enough population usually do.

(Having a LARGE van, and living in MD, I can sort of suggest that IF you were to find that you 'accidently' discovered some suspect bottles and cans, and had no notion of what to do with them, and were to bag them and to locate me as you are leaving, that I could manage to get them to a proper recycling place.)

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Big Mick
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 11:24 PM

I will be bringing a small refrigerator for my room ....... to keep my "spuds" cold.

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 05:55 PM

Does that mean the electric situation will be a little better than Ramblewood as well? I remember regularly plugging in a hairdryer to warm up from the cold shower and blowing the fuse.

That reminds me... I left an electric radiator-type heater at Ramblewood a couple years ago, and it never did show back up. Anyone find it in their garage?

Sounds like the good news is that we'll not be needing those things to keep warm this year! Good thing, too, since the bunks are single....

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Rapparee
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 06:13 PM

I will probably not be bringing myself.

...sigh...

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 04 May 06 - 05:05 PM

And why not???
G..

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 05 May 06 - 11:41 AM

Bourbon Balls. If I can't drink, I will still imbibe.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 05 May 06 - 01:39 PM

But how will the bourbons reproduce?

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 05 May 06 - 02:06 PM

same way Moths do...

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Ebbie
Date: 05 May 06 - 02:08 PM

Oh dear. I want to say 'it takes balls to reproduce' but that would be so tacky.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: artbrooks
Date: 05 May 06 - 04:53 PM

Tacky balls? ...never mind...

Subject: RE: BS: Getaway With Bringing 2006
From: Severn
Date: 05 May 06 - 08:21 PM

A moth that can't ball is not a happy camphor!

If the Bourbons all die out, they'll Die Nasty!

Do REAL folkies use Acoustic hair dryers?

If there's no booze, we'll all be acousticaly "drying out" anyway, I guess, but, ironicaly in lusher surroundings, if that's any consolation.....

Maybe Sony Special Products can issue a Getaway anthology for the benefit of the Betty Ford Clinic. Or the Kennedy Family Campaign Chest....

I'll look forward to a hearty breakfast of a cup of tea and a bowl of Total....

If they're amateur-hibitionists, though, you might have a chance....

If they're ex-hibitionists....Awww...never mind!...

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 05 May 06 - 08:58 PM

Severn - off your meds again, Love?

Subject: RE: BS: Getting to Bringaway 2006
From: Severn
Date: 05 May 06 - 11:28 PM

Got any Dammitol, SINSULL? I'm running low.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 11 May 06 - 08:27 AM

From another thread:
"Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat nationalities
From: Ebbie - PM
Date: 11 May 06 - 02:05 AM

Bill D, - FYI: Alaska Mike was not the only one who brought wild Alaska smoked salmon to the Getaway the last two years. So did KT and I! Not only that but I think ours is better- done by a friend of ours who does the hest salmon in town - and Mike's salmon is store bought. So there. "

Can we all agree that this requires a detailed study to be performed at the Getaway, with samples from as many sources of Alaska smoked salmon as possible??


Signup for judges starts here:

Beardedbruce

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Ebbie
Date: 11 May 06 - 11:40 AM

lol    Ours would win!

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: MMario
Date: 11 May 06 - 11:45 AM

I think this rquires long deliberation with frequent comparisions between all the contenders.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 May 06 - 11:50 AM

I totally agree and am willing to put myself forward, in spite of the sacrifice entailed, as a judge.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 11 May 06 - 12:11 PM

ahh...MOST humble apologies for the oversight, bruce! Yes, I remember now...vaguely. Perhaps I had stepped back out of the stampeded briefly.......I must need my memory refreshed.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 11 May 06 - 01:48 PM

jacqui c

I would be proud to have you as a fellow judge. MMario, as well.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: MMario
Date: 11 May 06 - 01:52 PM

jacqui is correct. this is worth the personal sacrifice, difficult as it will be, in order to further the collective knowledge of Getaway Attendees.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Big Mick
Date: 11 May 06 - 02:04 PM

I would like to point out that I have yet to have any of this fabled salmon. Everytime I get there the early birds have knocked it off. ***grumble, mutter, sputter****

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 11 May 06 - 02:13 PM

Mick,

I think that I can speak for the other judges in inviting you to our panel. This gives us 4- we need at least one more (NEVER have an even number of judges!).

How about the person who comes the longest distance?

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 11 May 06 - 02:16 PM

BillD of course should be the Clerk of the court, and insure that all votes and tallies are properly counted. In addition, he should be the custodian of all evidenciary material, and that the study is conducted in a proper double-blind method.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: MMario
Date: 11 May 06 - 02:19 PM

well, there was some at Saturday breakfast last year Mick. did you sleep in?

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 11 May 06 - 02:32 PM

Scotland's a long way!
G.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 11 May 06 - 02:39 PM

Last year, Guam beat out Israel for the distance award, and we had 2 people from each of Guam and Israel. This year I know of 4 Israelis who are making plans.

And Mick--coming from New Jersey, you can get theere a lot earlier this year. It's a much shorter drive from New Jersey than from Michigan.

Giok--Is your mention of Scotland being a long way an expression of a wish to add some Scottish smoked salmon into the tasting?

--Charlie

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Tinker
Date: 11 May 06 - 02:42 PM

Well, since I've been gifted with Mike's Salmon in exchange for a ride perhaps I should do a through comparison somehow I've never experienced the competitors.....

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 11 May 06 - 02:44 PM

Tinker- I did say AT LEAST one more judge...

All entries for comparison will be considered. Please deposit your evidence with the Clerk of the Court, who will acertain the test procedures and perform quality control as required.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: artbrooks
Date: 11 May 06 - 03:11 PM

As former Seattlites...where you don't have "salmon", but coho, silver, king (etc) instead...Jenn and I will be glad to volunteer for the taste panel.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: artbrooks
Date: 11 May 06 - 03:23 PM

BTW, any interest in chili-flavored chocolates from New Mexico?

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 11 May 06 - 03:27 PM

Smoked Salmon Judges (So far)

beardedbruce
jacqui.c
MMario
Big Mick
Tinker
artbrooks
Jenn

BillD    Clerk of the Court

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 11 May 06 - 03:31 PM

As a supplier, I will recuse myself from any judging of chocolates.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Janie
Date: 11 May 06 - 03:44 PM

Art--My hillbilly palate isn't sophisticated enough to like the smoked salmon--but chocolate? Did you say CHOCOLATE? Chili or no, bring it on!

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Amos
Date: 11 May 06 - 03:48 PM

I'm in for the Supreme Chocolate Court!!!

A

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 11 May 06 - 03:49 PM

Present food tasting panels

Smoked Salmon

Chocolate



Any others?

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 11 May 06 - 04:28 PM

Amos,

Would you do the honor of heading the Supreme Chocolate Court? Please appoint those you feel are eager, willing, and asking. Janie, perhaps?

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: skarpi
Date: 11 May 06 - 07:24 PM

I think Mick can be there earlier, since he won´t have me
and Giok to navigate him to the camp this year hehehehehe

Charlie it can´t be good to have (Irish, Scottsman and an Icelander
in the same car ) three vikings :>)



All the best Skarpi Iceland .

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Ebbie
Date: 11 May 06 - 08:06 PM

artbrooks, as a rule my friend Sandy's smoked salmon is sockeye. On occasion she also smokes steelhead but she always does POUNDS of salmon.

Ahem! Isn'T ANYONE'S judgments and opinions confused regarding Alaska Mike's attendance last year?

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 May 06 - 04:27 AM

That's true, he wasn't there, as he'd used his vacation time up visiting us in England! Never mind at least I met him in Broadstairs.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 12 May 06 - 08:39 AM

Ebbie,

POUNDS are good- Kilos even better. Do we need to get a fund up for acquisition of further evidence?

beardedbruce,
Salmon Court Judge

.......................
Coming Into Los Angeles
Words and Music by Arlo Guthrie

Coming in from London
From over the pole
Flying in a big airliner
Chickens flying everywhere around the plane
Could we ever feel much finer?

CHORUS:
Coming into Los Angeles
Bringing in a couple of keys
Don't touch my bags if you please
Mister Customs Man

There's a guy with a ticket to Mexico
No, he couldn't look much stranger
Walking in the hall with his things and all
Smiling, said he was the Lone Ranger

CHORUS

Hip woman walking on a moving floor
Tripping on the escalator
There's a man in the line
And she's blowing his mind
Thinking that he's already made her

CHORUS

Coming in from London
From over the pole
Flying in a big airliner
Chickens flying everywhere around the plane
Could we ever feel much finer?

CHORUS

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Amos
Date: 12 May 06 - 08:41 AM

Chickens? Was Arlo, like, inducing mental unrealities through pharmaceutical misapplication? Enquiring minds want to knw!

A

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 12 May 06 - 08:43 AM

Theobromine!

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 12 May 06 - 08:50 AM

theobromine

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Janie
Date: 12 May 06 - 08:50 AM

No Amos, it was Arlo's affirmation of his Pictish heritage;^)

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 12 May 06 - 11:09 AM

Alaska Mike WAS there 2 years in a row...just not last year. Detailed memories of just exactly when I ate what lovely salmon tend to blur into ecstatic swirls of bliss.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Ebbie
Date: 12 May 06 - 11:16 AM

What a poet! :)

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 May 06 - 11:48 AM

Where did my post go?????

I don't care for chocolate or salmon. Can I taste test bourbons and single malts?

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 12 May 06 - 11:50 AM

yep...I'll help...late at night in the cabin!

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 May 06 - 12:08 PM

I could try a spot of that Mary, especially the Bourbon. I got some Elijah Craig the other week, real smooth stuff.
This one
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 12 May 06 - 01:39 PM

Sinsull,

Due to the location of the Getaway, there can be no *official* judging of beverages containing alcohol.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 18 May 06 - 11:19 AM

So, smoked salmon and chocolate... Amos, have the rest of the Chocolate judges selected ( or self-selected?)

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 May 06 - 11:32 AM

I hope it's not too hot, otherwise those chocolate judges will melt!
G ☺

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 18 May 06 - 11:33 AM

New meaning to the comment "Bite me!

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Amos
Date: 18 May 06 - 11:51 AM

I have been asked to serve as First Chocolate Judge of the Supreme Chocolate Court at the Getaway. I am deeply honored, bearing in mind the proviso that "chocolate" in this context indicates a state of heart and mind. We are accepting nominations for up to 8 additional Supreme Chocolate Court judges. The only requirement is that they be susceptible to theobromine and have NO vested interest in any chocolate-producing companies, conglomerates, or close bonds or sexual transgressions with any representatives of same.

In the event I fail to arrive, court may be held by any number (greater than zero) of other duly appointed Supreme Chocolate Court judges. In the event no Judges arrive, judging shall be relegated to the proper seat of all power, the individual citizens present at the occasion, who shall share it as far as it goes to perform their ad hoc judging.

Candidates, make yourselves known!


A

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Janie
Date: 18 May 06 - 11:58 AM

Me! Me! Me! MemememememememememeMe!

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Alba
Date: 18 May 06 - 12:09 PM

and me..**bg**

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 24 Aug 06 - 10:32 AM

seeking salmon....




chasing chocolate.....

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 24 Aug 06 - 11:23 AM

knowing this strange world, I'd bet that somewhere, someone has, at least in a moment of perverted creativity, explored chocolate coated Salmon.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: JennyO
Date: 24 Aug 06 - 12:14 PM

On the other hand Bill, maybe not.

Google says Your search - "chocolate coated salmon" - did not match any documents.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: MMario
Date: 24 Aug 06 - 12:17 PM

Salmon with mole sauce? is about a close as I can get to chocolate covered salmon.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 24 Aug 06 - 01:42 PM

http://www.cacaoweb.net/salmon.html

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Amos
Date: 24 Aug 06 - 01:56 PM

Let it so be written, let it so be done: Janie and Alba will join me on the First High Chocolate Bench to determine the qualities and merits of all chocolate contestants, or ordinary contestants temporarily dipped in chocolate for the purposes of the judges. Hmmmm. If the Chief Judge is tardy in making an appearance, the two Judges shall proceed to begin tasting contestants. Lacking contestants, they may turn on each other. The CHief Judge will not participate in any judging involving salmon, however.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 24 Aug 06 - 04:02 PM

as per my 11 May 06 - 03:27 PM , if I am unable to perform as Supreme Salmon Judge, I trust that jacqui c. will be able to coordinate the efforts of the other judges.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Janie
Date: 24 Aug 06 - 06:40 PM

Oyez! Oyez!

(like Amos--leave the salmon out of it.)

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: jacqui.c
Date: 25 Aug 06 - 03:41 AM

Yep - bossy jacqui.c will be quite happy to round up and organise the other judges. If they won't co-operate I'll just have to do al the judging meself - and eat all the smoked salmon! He he he he...

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Aug 06 - 05:41 AM

Salmon Chanted Evening, you may be in danger!

I shall be bringing aluminium cyclist's drinking bottles.

G.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 25 Aug 06 - 07:17 AM

Where did you find the aluminium cyclist?

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Aug 06 - 12:53 PM

In a bauxite match!
G.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Janie
Date: 25 Aug 06 - 09:30 PM

Don't forget to bring items for the silent auction--and/or money to bid!

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Aug 06 - 10:28 PM

With Jacqui away I have been busy preparing for the Friday evening Birthday Bash. The Christmas Tree Shop has outdone itself. Staff nearly prevented me from checking out with my "goodies".

I will have a submission for the Chocolate Competition. Will this be a "blind" taste test? I abhore favoritism.

Does Alba need a ride down?

SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 31 Aug 06 - 03:51 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Severn
Date: 31 Aug 06 - 05:37 PM

Some more vinyl goodies for the auction, and maybe some books as well.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 05 Sep 06 - 03:50 PM

OK, less chocolate.... STill 20 KG of ginger, abut I'll cut the chocolate back by a few KG...

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Amos
Date: 05 Sep 06 - 04:05 PM

No, cut the ginger back and restore the chocolate.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 05 Sep 06 - 05:05 PM

Chocolate covered Ginger?.....Ginger Rogers..

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Ebbie
Date: 05 Sep 06 - 05:45 PM

Tch, tch, Bill D - mightn't that qualify as a religious experience?

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 05 Sep 06 - 05:48 PM

Oh, LORD yes! ;>)

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Amos
Date: 05 Sep 06 - 05:56 PM

Roger that!!

A

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: artbrooks
Date: 05 Sep 06 - 06:06 PM

...since she's been dead for 6 years or so....

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Ebbie
Date: 05 Sep 06 - 09:16 PM

hahhaha

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Bill D
Date: 05 Sep 06 - 09:27 PM

does Fred Astaire know?

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: MMario
Date: 06 Sep 06 - 08:38 AM

hmmmm; is the salmon judging canceled?

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: beardedbruce
Date: 06 Sep 06 - 08:51 AM

Not cancelled, but in search of testing materials. I sent my father up to CA to catch some, but might not get it smoked in time.

Oh well, we can just get Scottish smoked, and whatever we can scrounge.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: GUEST,Janie
Date: 05 Oct 06 - 11:56 AM

Fill in the blank.

I am bringing_________ to place in the Silent Auction to raise funds for Getaway scholarships.

I am determined to place the winning bid on some amazing and wondrous little (or big) treasure that I find at the auction.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Oct 06 - 04:36 AM

Despite being SO jealous of all you Cats getting to go to the Getaway, I have managed to scan almost all of the threads without going Green and Exploding.

At this point I have to point out to the Chocolate providers and Judges that Chocolate covered Celery was first created for our UK MudGathers a couple of years ago, closely followed by the renowned Chocolate covered Chillies. They have both become a firm favourite at Festival MudGathers here in the UK.

But Chocolate covered Salmon? Now there's an idea.... Thanks!!

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Oct 06 - 01:15 PM

The Battery Operated costumes for Saturday's performance will be on sale at the auction for $10 with 50% going to FSGW. These retail for $20+ and are a must have for anyone willing to look ridiculous.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Janie
Date: 06 Oct 06 - 01:21 PM

In my case, Sins, there is no "willing" to it. I just do!

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Barry Finn
Date: 06 Oct 06 - 01:30 PM

Mary, I'm afraid. What are the costumes operating on & why do they need batteries? I do not trust!!!!
I need to know, I'm driving with you & I'm not touching the steering wheel if all you gals are gonna be in what I imagine to be outfits that will take over your self control (as if any of you had any) & cause mass destruction on the freeways. Being the only male with balls, who's also got no self control, on this journey I can't allow this. If you wear them down for the ride do I get to wear one too?

A much afraid Barry

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Amos
Date: 06 Oct 06 - 02:37 PM

I am sure they could design a battery operated something or other for your satisfaction, Barry. But...just maybe you'd rather not know.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Oct 06 - 01:39 PM

Help!
I have searched the FSGW and camp sites but can't find any info on what to bring.
Sheets and pillowcases?
Pillows?
Towels?
Anyone know?
Thanks,
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: MMario
Date: 24 Oct 06 - 01:42 PM

Qouting from my confirmation letter:

Here are some things you should bring:

Bedding, pillows, towels, flashlights (We have not seen the new site at
night, so we don't know how dark it is.), clothing for a variety of
weather (including warm, cool, cold, and wet or dry), musical
instruments, and voices. In addition, if you are coming Friday evening
please bring food for a potluck dinner.

As in previous years we will have a silent auction to raise money for
the Lieberman/Olive Scholarship Fund. That means we need donations to be
auctioned off. This is a good opportunity to pass on your old recordings
and books (and other stuff) that you are no longer using to others who
would like them. All of your donations are tax deductible. And bring
money or a checkbook, because you'll want to buy stuff from the auction,
as well as other crafts and CDs.

Things you should leave at home:

The West River Center is alcohol free, so please don't bring any. Pets
are also off limits. You can also leave your cares at home and plan on a
relaxing though exciting weekend.

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Oct 06 - 02:22 PM

Thanks, Leo. Jacqui sent our registrations in as a group and she got the reply. That's how I missed it.
It will be wondereful to have a heated cabin.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Bringing to Getaway 2006
From: Tinker
Date: 24 Oct 06 - 03:01 PM

Now last year I trusted in Mary's fine taste and distiction and let her select my costume -- unseen until mere hours before the event.   Now we're talking batteries -- hmmmm -- I guess I can trust her again--it'll be tasteful and refined-- it is her birthday after all.

My dear man is starting to get a little concerned. He asked me if the Happy Endings Workshop referred to the BOB song.... and now this