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FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000

08 Dec 99 - 02:16 PM (#146652)
Subject: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
From: Charlie Baum

The date: the weekend of October 20-22, 2000.

The place: Camp Ramblewood, near Darlington, Maryland, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. It's about an hour-an-a-half North of Washington, DC. If you're flying in , the nearest airports are actually Baltimore and Philadelphia. The place is not too far away from beatiful downtown Mudcatville (Max's place, in real life, where the server for Mudcat resides physically). For those who need to fly in, Baltimore has lots of cheap inexpensive flights!

Mark your calendars now.

--Charlie Baum

Print out the registration form . It's in the .pdf format, which means it's readable using Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free program obtainable here if you don't have it already. You can print it out on your printer--just set your page setup to "fit to page". Fill out the form, write out a check for the appropriate amount, and send it to: FSGW Getaway c/o J. Woods, 8401 Cedar St., Silver Spring, MD 20910

The

Folklore Society

of Greater Washington

GETAWAY!

36th Annual

Friday, October 20, 2000 through Monday, October 23, 2000

Camp Ramblewood, Darlington, MD (near Havre de Grace)

What is the Getaway?

For nearly 36 years, FSGW has held its Getaway weekend as a way for members and friends to share music, stories, crafts and dance in a relaxing camp setting.

The Getaway is:

  • music-making under the trees, on the lawn, by the pond

  • group singing and jamming at its best

  • informal workshops on singing, dancing, crafts and storytelling led by FSGW members and friends

  • trying your hand at a craft—quilting, basket-making, puppets, and mask-making have been highlights of past years

  • great food

  • a terrific weekend for the whole family, with lots of special activities planned for the kids.

  • a chance to renew old friendships and make new ones

  • a beautiful camp with modern facilities in scenic rolling hills adjacent to the Susquehanna River

  • a wonderful chance for parents to introduce their kids to the magic of group singing and dancing—or to discover that magic for the first time themselves.

    • Dates and Times

    This year's Getaway is a little later that last year's (Columbus Day is also Yom Kippur). Our new site, Camp Ramblewood spreads out over rolling hillsides bordering the Susquehanna River just below the Conowingo Dam, north of Havre de Grace Maryland. Camp Ramblewood is about 8 miles north of Exits 88 (Havre de Grace) or 93 (Port Deposit) of I-95. It's only 11/4 hours North of the I-495 Beltway, in a direction far less subject to traffic jams than Virginia. You may choose to stay over either two or three nights, or you may come for the day if you are unable to get away for the whole weekend. Daytrippers are offered two meals, lunch & dinner each day. (But you must register in advance if you wish to dine!)

    The weekend starts on Friday evening with a potluck dinner. If you register for two nights, your registration fee covers three wonderful meals and a midnight snack each day on Saturday and Sunday. Three-night registration gives you an additional night's lodging and breakfast on Monday morning.

    Facilities

    The dining hall, several common rooms, the pub, the drama barn, the dance barn (with a hardwood sprung floor), and the outdoor pavilion offer all-weather spaces for music making and dancing. NO SMOKING is allowed in any of the buildings in the camp.

    If you choose to go to bed, there are more than 50 rooms, mostly in modern cabins. They feature indoor flush plumbing and hot showers; real comfortable beds with box-spring matresses (bring your own linens and bedding). There are handicapped-accessible cabins with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms for those who need them; please indicate any special needs when you register. Cabins are not heated (bring warm clothes!). If you prefer to bring a tent or your own RV, you may do so, and camp on the grounds (no discounts, but you get guaranteed privacy!). If you don't want to sing, there's a pond with boats (and stocked with fish), tennis courts, ball fields, and a short walk through the woods to the banks of the rolling Susquehanna. The immediate area offers antiques, history and horse farms. (See more of Camp Ramblewood at their website).

    Kitchen Help

    New this year—you won't need to help in the kitchen at all! You can spend those two hours making more music.

    Fees

    Getaway fees depend on whether you're an FSGW member or not, and whether you're an adult or a child. Fees are determined by our actual costs to run this event—food, camp rental, etc.

    Costs:

    The Whole Weekend: Friday night through Monday morning, 7 meals, 3 nights lodging.
    Adults, 19 and over: $135 Members*, $150 Non-members
    Children and Teenagers, 8-18: $120 Members*, $135 Non-members
    Children 3 - 8: $65 Members*, $75 Non-members
    Children 2 and younger: Free
    Most of the Weekend: Friday night through Sunday night's jamming, 6 meals (no Monday brunch), 2 nights lodging.
    Adults, 19 and over: $125 Members*, $140 Non-members
    Children and Teenagers, 8-18: $110 Members*, $125 Non-members
    Children 3 - : $55 Members*, $65 Non-members
    Children 2 and younger: Free
    Daytripper with Food: includes lunch and dinner only. Rates are per day.
    Adults, 19 and over: $40 Members*, $45 Non-members
    Children and Teenagers, 8-18: $35 Members*, $40 Non-members
    Children 3 - 8: $20 Members*, $25 Non-members
    Children 2 and younger: Free

    Daytrippers who wish to bring their own food need not register in advance. Day rate (per day) without meals: Members: $7 adults 18 and older; $5, ages 8-18; $3 ages 3?7; 2 and under free. Nonmembers: $10 adults 18 and older; $7 ages 8-18; $5 ages 3-7; 2 and under free.

    * Current full members of FSGW. If you are not yet a member, you may join the Society now and get member rates. If you wish to join now, click here for a registration form.

    Special Guests

    Each year, FSGW invites some fine musicians to be our guests at the Getaway, people you might otherwise never get to hear and share songs and stories with in an informal situation. They'll ignite the music-making!

    Getaway Activities at a Glance

    Friday

  • register anytime after 3 pm

  • a potluck dinner, that progresses to new foods as each person arrives

  • song swap and music-making into the wee hours

    • Saturday

  • informal music, dance, crafts and storytelling workshops all day

  • Saturday night concert (sign-up to tell a story, present a short skit, tune or song)

  • singing and jamming together all night, as late as you care to stay (or stay up, if you're sleeping at camp)

    • Sunday

  • informal music, dance, crafts and storytelling workshops all day

  • Sunday night concert (sign-up if you didn't participate on Saturday)

  • more singing and jamming after the concert, into the wee hours

    • Monday

  • parting songs

  • farewell brunch in the dining hall


    • Driving Directions

    From Washington D.C. and Points South:

  • Take Beltway (I-495) into Maryland to I-95 North.

  • Take I-95 North to Baltimore, Use either tunnel (Ft. McHenry Tunnel on I-95 or Harbor Tunnel on I-895 based on traffic volume or whim). Follow through Baltimore and follow I-95 toward New York.

  • Proceed on I-95 North to the Exit 88, "Havre de Grace".

  • At top of ramp, turn left over highway towards Churchville and Bel Air, Proceed on Route 155 for three miles. Turn right onto Route 161 and proceed five miles into Darlington.

  • Turn right onto Shuresville Road. Proceed about one and a half miles on Shuresville Road and watch for Silver Road on your right. Enter Silver Road and proceed a half-mile into Ramblewood.


    • From New York, New Jersey, and the North:

  • Take New Jersey Turnpike South to Delaware Memorial Bridge

  • Cross Delaware Memorial Bridge

  • Follow I-295 into I-95 South ("Newark/Baltimore")

  • Take I-95 into Maryland to Exit 93 ("Perryville/Port Deposit") (only about 30 miles from the Delaware Memorial Bridge)

  • At top of Ramp, turn right onto MD 222/275, toward Port Deposit

  • Go a quarter-mile, then left onto MD 222, and follow MD 222 through Port Deposit all the way to US 1 at the Conowingo Dam (about 8 miles from I-95).

  • Turn left onto US 1, cross the dam, and take the first left turn after the Dam onto Shuresville Road.

  • Proceed for 0.7 miles and watch for Silver Road on the left. Turn left onto Silver Road and proceed for a half-mile into Ramblewood.


    • From West of Philadelphia:

  • Go to U.S. 1 South. Take U.S. 1 South and cross the Susquehanna River at Conowingo Dam

  • Take the first left turn after the Dam onto Shuresville Road.

  • Proceed for 0.7 miles and watch for Silver Road on the left. Turn left onto Silver Road and proceed for a half-mile into Ramblewood.


    • You can also look at the Ramblewood Directions webpage.

    08 Dec 99 - 02:35 PM (#146666)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Vixen

    So Charlie, what kind of connections do you have, anyway? Looks like you've managed to rent Eden!

    Wow! Can I put VicTim's registration in NOW?

    V

    08 Dec 99 - 02:54 PM (#146680)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Joe Offer

    Hmmm. The dates are good, although the weather could get darn cold by then. It'll give me time to do laundry after my September trip to Germany, and it's after leaf-peeper season so I can wander the east after the Getaway without worrying about finding lodging. Hold a space for me, Charlie. I can hardly wait.
    -Joe Offer-

    08 Dec 99 - 06:27 PM (#146789)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: KathWestra

    Hey Joe, it COULD get cold, but it could just as easily be 75 degrees in late October (at least if THIS fall is any indication). There may even be a few leaves left to peep at. Glad you, Vixen, and Tim liked us all well enough to come back! Kath

    08 Dec 99 - 07:07 PM (#146812)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Barry Finn

    Even this far off I can say barring disaster I'll be making the trek again, in a second, well maybe 8-9 hrs. Thanks Charlie, I think that's gotta be at least 2 hrs shorter than the last year, though it wouldn't matter if it was 10 hrs longer. Barry

    08 Dec 99 - 07:16 PM (#146819)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Big Mick

    I will be there.........period...........let me know when I can send my money.

    Big Mick

    08 Dec 99 - 07:35 PM (#146830)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Susan of DT

    Sounds great, Charlie, and CLOSER. We'll be there, as always

    08 Dec 99 - 08:00 PM (#146848)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: jeffp

    If finances and family obligations permit, Bonnie and I will try to be there. Would it be possible to drive up for the day if we can't afford to camp?

    08 Dec 99 - 08:18 PM (#146866)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Dani

    Count me in, barring disaster. Keep us posted!

    Caravan up the coast, anyone?

    09 Dec 99 - 02:21 AM (#146984)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Charlie Baum

    Answers to questions:

    Barry and Suan of DT--It's a lot closer to New York, New Jersey, and New England than the old venues.

    JeffP--Day-trippers will be most welcome; you can come for the day and don't need to camp.

    Joe Offer--It will be the PEAK of fall foliage in that part of the country on that weekend.

    Everyone else--while we've set the date and the place, we still need to set the menu for the food, and then determine prices, so no registration just yet. But believe you me--we'll make sure you all know when registration forms are available. Hell, the local members of the FSGW who aren't mudcatters haven't even heard about the dates yet! You heard it first here on Mudcat!

    09 Dec 99 - 05:27 AM (#147009)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From:

    Charlie,

    Great news! Can't wait. It gives me something to live for and look forward to. Thanks for posting the dates and location so early. No one can now say that they didn't have enough notice! How is the time ever going to pass? It seems like an eternity away.

    09 Dec 99 - 06:23 AM (#147013)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Roger in Baltimore

    I'm putting in my vacation request at work today! And Catspaw doesn't need to register, something will come up.

    Big RiB

    09 Dec 99 - 06:54 AM (#147018)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: catspaw49

    Geez RiB, I always like it when something comes up.....I didn't know you called yours "Something" though. I knew a guy who called his "Joe Smackers" which I always found interesting, but "Something" has merit too. Brings new meaning to everyday phrases. I think I like it.

    Spaw

    09 Dec 99 - 08:27 AM (#147035)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Dani

    Yeesh, Roger, catspaw, what time do you wake UP in the morning? I hate when I spit my coffee all over my keyboard!!

    09 Dec 99 - 09:02 PM (#147328)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Roger in Baltimore

    Dani,

    Either you are quite the sleepy head or you are not completely addicted. After showering and dressing, but before heading off to work, it is nearly imperative that I check the Mudcat. So, I have to be at work at 7:30 AM, I have a 45 - 60 minute commute, and I prefer to be awake when I drive. Hence, the alarm rings at 5:00 AM. Good thing old folks tend to get up early, right 'Spaw?

    Big RiB

    09 Dec 99 - 09:13 PM (#147332)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: alison

    Damn..... if it had been at the start of October I could have dropped in on my way back from Ireland..... ah well.... some other year.........

    slainte

    alison

    09 Dec 99 - 09:22 PM (#147337)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Big Mick

    Hell, Rog, I was up at 4:45 too. Doesn't everyone get up at that time?????

    Damn, you mean to tell me that if the date was different THE FAIR ONE could attend??????? Shit,......CHAAAARRRRRLLLLLIIIIIIEEEEE..........can't we do something??????...............LOL

    Big Mick

    09 Dec 99 - 09:39 PM (#147343)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Bill D

    well, the date has 'almost' always been Columbus Day...not sure if that would have helped...perhaps we could take up a special collection?..or sell potato recipes?..or...*sigh*...(if wishes were horses...)

    10 Dec 99 - 02:45 AM (#147454)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Charlie Baum

    Perhaps we can convince Alison to fly back to Australia via the U.S., but extend her layover... I'll bet there are folks in, say, Michigan, who might put her up for some extra time.

    --yr travel agent

    10 Dec 99 - 09:12 AM (#147521)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Big Mick

    I already suggested it Charley, but she has time constraints as to when she has to be back in Oz. DRATS!!!!

    And what the hell are you doing up at 2:45 A.M., Mr. Baum????????

    Mick

    10 Dec 99 - 09:15 AM (#147523)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Bert

    Alison, drop in on your way back from Ireland and we'll have a special festival just for you.

    10 Dec 99 - 10:14 AM (#147550)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: catspaw49

    Which would be what Bert? The "Festival of the Slobbering Mick?" The "Celebration of Spuds, Suds, and Dud Studs?" "Songs, Thongs, and Koko-Kongs?"

    Spaw

    10 Dec 99 - 10:16 AM (#147552)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: moonchild

    I'll be there, barring disasters, natural or otherwise. Actually, it would have to be pretty awful for me NOT to attend! I still carry the memories of the last one in my mind and in my heart. Any idea of cost? I seem to recall that it was going to be more expensive. The sooner I know the particulars, the sooner I can start planning my finances.

    Charlie ... THANKS for posting the dates and location ... moonchild

    10 Dec 99 - 11:52 AM (#147590)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Bert

    I dunno, perhaps we shouldn't let him come anywhere near the multicolored fair one.

    10 Dec 99 - 12:06 PM (#147595)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Jeri

    C'mon Bert, I think it'd be fun to watch. Either "drool, grab, smooch, drool," or "Er...hi, I'm...um, Big Mick. So, um, how's it goin?"

    I will be there, if I have to crawl all the way on my hands and knees over a very long hot bed of coals. (To the Getaway, not the meeting of Mick and Alison, the object of his obsession :-)

    10 Dec 99 - 12:29 PM (#147600)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: annamill

    Gee I'm being presumptious again. How about a gathering at annap's when alison's here. Did that occur to you Bert? I'll bet anything Mick will find a way to my gathering then,huh Mick? Alison, when will you be here? Are you leaving via NY? You are welcome to stay at our house till you leave. Of course, we'll have other gatherings during the summer, but this will be a definite. What do you all think?

    Love, annap

    10 Dec 99 - 12:30 PM (#147602)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: annamill

    Oh, and of course Honey and I will be in Washington. I think he might have a work song, or prison song for you all. He's such a ham.

    Love, annap

    10 Dec 99 - 07:24 PM (#147814)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Dani

    Roger, I resent your implication that my addiction is not complete and total. If I cannot give the 'cat all my money, at least I can offer my undying devotion. Can you spend that on legal expenses, Max?

    I could not possibly get up early enough to check in BEFORE getting my family off to work and school. Once things quiet down a bit I can find a minute before I'M off to work. Sometimes before sleep. Sometimes a quicky in the afternoon. Whatever...

    We all get it however we can though, huh? Sometimes I'll get busy and go a couple of DAYS without. That's tough...

    Dani

    10 Dec 99 - 08:58 PM (#147869)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Big Mick

    Atta Girl, Dani, don't let that big eejit question your complete and absolute domination by the 'Cat......Not am I hooked completely, finally and joyously, but I am responsible for causing others to lose all their spare time...........hgahahahahahahaha

    Anna, my love, you are a devious woman, indeed. How could a dacent Irish gentleman turn down an offer like that?????? I wouldna want the poor dear FAIR ONE to have to go to a gathering and not have someone to fawn over her and take care of her every wish..............Why, I could probably even be convinced to make up some seafood delights if she would assist in the kitchen........and bring a dacent bottle of white wine..........necessary for the preparing, don'tcha know........

    I await breathlessly the reply..........LOL.

    Big Mick

    10 Dec 99 - 11:59 PM (#147942)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: momnopp

    Oh, silly ones, I look forward to seeing you all next October. Charlie - thanks for putting a bee in my bonnet so early - it's going on the calendar right away!

    JudyO

    11 Dec 99 - 04:43 PM (#148201)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: dick greenhaus

    Charlie- As far as I can tell, the camp is doing the food prep.Could I suggest that Debbie McC be invited as a guest? I, for one, would miss her.

    11 Dec 99 - 06:32 PM (#148241)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Lorraine

    Great Idea! Lorraine

    11 Dec 99 - 07:13 PM (#148257)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: annamill

    Now Mick, is that "Laugh Out Loud" or..."Love On Line"...

    Anyone else byte...excuse me..biteing...?? Or is that a way too soon commitment?

    Aaallliisssoonnn...

    Mick, I think we'll have plenty of white wine at hand.

    11 Dec 99 - 07:18 PM (#148258)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: alison

    LOL......

    Well.. thanks everyone for the offers..... (if and when I do make a stopover in the US... I'll be starting a thread.."Alison needs somewhere to sleep..... oh and is it OK if she brings the hubby and kids too?" hahahaha

    Festival of the slobbering Mick...... I like that....

    I do intend to do some stop overs.... but as yet I'm not sure where... but if there is a way for any of us to meet up..... I'll be there....

    slainte

    alison

    11 Dec 99 - 07:38 PM (#148271)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: annamill

    Alison, Hubby and kids are more than welcome. Everyone is welcome at the gatherings, especially family! Let us know when the plans are final. It would be wonderful to meet you, and yours. I think you might like our little place.

    Love, annap

    11 Dec 99 - 09:49 PM (#148329)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Roger in Baltimore

    HEY!!! MICK!!! Who you callin' an eejit? Neither of you have any idea what addiction is really like. Oh, sure, you log on a couple of times a day and maybe you miss it when you are gone for a little while. But until you've mainlined a half a day or more here, you are just small time "chippers".

    Big RiB, who can't find his cookie.

    11 Dec 99 - 11:16 PM (#148364)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Big Mick

    OH YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!. ..........Sure Rib, just remember, ;you don't look that big to me............I have every bit the addiction you have.......sometimes when I am on the road, I find the libraries first.......I have mainlined half a day, ..................Mine's bigger than yerz...........

    Mick

    11 Dec 99 - 11:24 PM (#148368)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: catspaw49

    Addiction? Addiction? You speak of ADDICTION??? With over 3000 posts this year, I can tell you all about addiction!

    Spaw

    11 Dec 99 - 11:52 PM (#148380)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Barry Finn

    Hi Mick, it'll be great to see you again. I'm just wondering though if you'll be do any singing this time around or are you gonna just talk your way through the weekend again, well maybe you could manage a few songs inbetween the sneezes & the snivils. If you come feeling a bit under the weather again I'll just have to mix up a old seceret family remedy (would've brought it last time but I didn't know you'd be feeling low). It's a poultice to pack on your chest, makes you sing like an angel no matter what, you could play that whistle of yours through your nose & it'd sound like Gabriel playing his horn, oh, one draw back you'd smell like goat sh&%$#@it for the weekend. Yours in playful song. Barry

    12 Dec 99 - 12:05 AM (#148381)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: thosp

    i'm not addicted - i can stop anytime i want!

    12 Dec 99 - 12:28 AM (#148393)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: catspaw49

    Yeah thosp....sure...........

    And Barry, bring the poultice.....Mick has a theory that smelling like a guy who's been et by a bear and shit over a cliff is appealing to the opposite sex and as he is director of Fertility Rites, I hesitate to argue.

    Spaw

    12 Dec 99 - 04:10 AM (#148436)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Charlie Baum

    Answers--

    It's not clear yet that Debby McClatchy won't be doing at least some of the cooking. The camp will permit us to bring in a chef, provided she works with the regular staff. But whether she cooks or not, we've already decided to invite her as a guest!

    Oh, another thing--about kids--since some people who hadn't been before didn't know last year--CHILDREN ARE VERY WELCOME, and there's lots of activities for them, so there's no need to park them with grandma or find a babysitter for the weekend. Drag Bring 'em along.

    And since this new place has dance floors to die for (sprung hardwood floors!), we'd like to try to have at least some dancing as part of the weekend schedule.

    --Charlie Baum

    12 Dec 99 - 10:45 PM (#148595)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: bbelle

    I cooked dinner for harpgirl and son tonight (jeesh! I wish I lost weight as good as I cook!) and I think I've convinced her that sharing driving expenses and driving duties is better than me going it alone (and walking with a cane I am now). Since our first night will be spent in Rocky Mount with my flatpicker cousin and his fiddlin' wife, we could pick up Dani on the way! Charlie ... have you decided on fees, yet, or must we wait!

    Mick ... I'll bring my grandfather's terpin hydrate cough medicine next year, which will cure ANYTHING that ails you. Makes me shivver to think of it.

    moonchild

    12 Dec 99 - 11:28 PM (#148620)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Barry Finn

    Hi Moonchild, hope you're bringing along a few new Irish songs with you, eh? Well I hope you can convince harpgirl into coming, it's hard to explain what a great time was had by all & while you're convincing her & getting Dani (that's a push as well as a hint Dani, hope you make it again) you might as well convince your cousin & his wife too, make it a full house. If not sooner see you then, Barry

    13 Dec 99 - 12:49 AM (#148645)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Charlie Baum

    Fees have not yet been determined. I'd guess that for an adult for the whole weekend, they'll be more than $110 and less than $150. We'll have them figured out more precisely by February or March. When we know what the fees are, you'll hear it here first!

    --Charlie Baum

    13 Dec 99 - 01:12 AM (#148655)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Big Mick

    I won't need any medicine, I think we have this thing whupped. And, Brother Barry...............how much friggin' singin' do I have to do??????????Didn't we sit up half the night Saturday singin? And Sunday all day??? And I promise not to do more than about a 15 minute intro of my song for the "Music of the Mudcat" workshop next year.

    Anna P., if our gal from Oz makes it out to your place, I will make the meal, or at least some of my specialties. Wouldn't that be a hoot??? New Jersey at the end of September and the Getaway three weeks later. Damn, so much good music.......food.............and THE FAIR ONE...........Mick

    13 Dec 99 - 08:38 AM (#148711)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Dani

    Bet on it, Moonchild. I'll take over the driving when you get here. Maybe we could rent a big ol' van and do it up in style. The Waffle House tour of the coast!!

    Just among friends... I'm SO frustrated getting started on my banjo that I'm thinking of coming around to the guitar. Maybe by October I'll be able to accompany myself on a tune or two. Any requests? I'm a blank slate.

    Dani

    PS - I am an eyewitness. I was staggering to bed when I found y'all in the dining hall that Saturday night. Barry, Mick was indeed singing. And though I enjoyed every bit of your own singing as well, I'll have to give HIM the medal for at least LOOKING awake. Only his eyes gave him away. You were a part of the upholstery on that throne there.

    13 Dec 99 - 09:38 AM (#148737)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Dani

    You know what just occurred to me? We could go up 86 instead of 85 and pick up Allan C on the way!

    13 Dec 99 - 01:02 PM (#148822)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Charlie Baum

    Nice idea Dani, but it's 81, not 86...and you'd probably do just as well to use US29 instead to get to C'ville, home of Allan C. As time draws nearer, I can come up with suggestions on how to avoid the immediate Washington DC area (e.g., I-81 to Hagerstown, MD, I-70 to Baltimore, I-695 clockwise around Baltimore)

    13 Dec 99 - 04:26 PM (#148898)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: bbelle

    Barry ... the Irish is going very well, since I've discovered Mary Black! Specifically, I'm working on "Song For Ireland" and "Fare Thee Well My Own True Love." There's a lovely song called "Mo Ghile Mear" and I'd love to learn it, but my prowess in the romance languages has not prepared me for gaelic.

    Dani ... That sounds great! I drive a Ford Tempo, which actually seats 3-4 pretty comfortably, however, a van sounds even better. Gosh ... we could even pick up one or two more m'catters on the way. Anyone interested? Let's talk!

    Charlie ... Thanks for the info. I'll start budgeting.

    moonchild

    14 Dec 99 - 06:29 AM (#149198)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Allan C.

    This plan's getting better all the time! By the time you guys got here, we could switch to my station wagon. BTW, maybe you could swing through Raleigh and pick up my good friend and newbie on the Mudcat, BarbaraLynn. Wait, let me rethink this...me and a carload of women...Yeah! Great plan!!

    14 Dec 99 - 10:19 PM (#149635)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Barry Finn

    Mick, just a wee bit more singing will do, not that you didn't do your share last time, matter of fact for such a big guy you carried more than your share but I aim to squeeze a few more gems out of you, provided Dani, that I can last long enough to enjoy them & I was just resting my eyes. Sleeping Barry

    14 Dec 99 - 10:57 PM (#149649)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: alison

    anyone going by boat could pick me up in Sydney harbour????

    alison

    15 Dec 99 - 10:34 AM (#149816)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Charlie Baum

    Alison--it was a few years ago that Gordon Bok (of Maine) sailed into the Getaway in his boat. Of course, back then, we were at Camp Letts, which had its own docking facilities (on a river off Chesapeake Bay). And I suspect it would be easier if you could sail from Syndey, NS instead of Syndey, NSW.

    --yr travel agent

    15 Dec 99 - 10:40 AM (#149820)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Charlie Baum

    Sydney, not Syndey... both NS and NSW. (Get along now, Syndey, Syndey...)

    15 Dec 99 - 08:34 PM (#150092)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Bill D

    dyslexics of the World--UNTIE!

    01 Mar 00 - 09:21 PM (#187871)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: momnopp

    Refresh

    So you can put it on your calendar.

    Always a mighty fine party. . .

    Cheers.

    01 Mar 00 - 09:28 PM (#187877)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: cubaJoe

    This is Marymac. You women coming up from FL should pick up Mbo. You can even draw lots for him!!!

    01 Mar 00 - 09:48 PM (#187886)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: catspaw49

    There's no tellin' how much young Meebo will pay to be in the vicinity of a real woman or at least one he doesn't have to inflate.

    Spaw

    02 Mar 00 - 06:54 AM (#188032)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: bill\sables

    Hi Charlie, I will be checking on flights and prices so keep me in touch. I heard a lot about last years getaway and I think it is something I can't miss so I hope to get over there. Cheers Bill

    02 Mar 00 - 09:10 AM (#188072)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Fortunato

    Charlie.
    I like the sound of this place:
    "Ramblewood has been catering to the needs of "alternative" groups for over a decade, and is experienced in and capable of providing an environment for unencumbered self-expression."
    Sounds like we can shed our inhibitions (and possibly our clothing) and drink wild potions and cavort hedonistically.

    I'm in. How much does it cost?

    Fortunato

    02 Mar 00 - 10:09 AM (#188097)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Charlie Baum

    The committee that plans the Getaway has just been reconstituted and reauthorized for 2000, so we're about to plan for cost and food. Decisions should be ready and ratified by early May. (Ratification is what takes time in any organization.) In the meantime, note my guesstimate last December (above) of between $110 and $150 per person for the whole weekend. Subject to revision. Less for children. Discounts for FSGW members. Your mileage may vary.

    --Charlie Baum

    p.s. While Ramblewood Camp might not require clothing, October weather in Maryland usually recommends it.

    02 Mar 00 - 10:16 AM (#188101)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Fortunato

    Thanks, Charlie. I'll start going nekked here in Silver Spring to aclimatize. I may have to sell some children(I have three so one or two less won't matter much)to pay our fare. Anyone out there interested in buying a teenage boy, healthy and with excellent teeth?

    I'll pay shipping. Fortunato

    02 Mar 00 - 11:35 AM (#188148)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: bbc

    Fortunato, offers like that go on the auction.

    Duane D. & I certainly plan to attend, barring national/personal disaster. davidmc24 will be a college man by then, so I can't speak for him. Last year's event left quite an afterglow for all of us!

    best from bbc, who gets up at 4:50 am, leaves for work at 6 am, & frequently checks Mudcat first (Hugs to the 2 "Big's"!

    06 Mar 00 - 01:55 AM (#190258)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Big Mick

    And from one of the two "Bigs", hugs right back atcha. Barring some disaster, I intend to be at this gathering. This damn election cycle may throw a bug in the works, but I am still figuring on it. YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS ONE FOLKS!!!! Amazing gathering of talent and goodwill. I sang and played and chawed the fat with a bunch of damned fine musicians and people. Even old Barry Finn was extraordinary.

    Life goes on on this end, but I still poke my nose in as time permits. Mostly reading without posting just now, but this will change after March 11 (caucus day) and I should be able to get back to normal.

    All the best,

    Big Mick

    18 Jun 00 - 09:28 AM (#244015)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: GUEST,Roger in Baltimore

    Just stumbled on this today. Hugs back to you bbc. I hope whatever has transpired in the last few months has not dampened your interest in the Getaway. (There were no flames or nastiness at the Getaway). Marge and I have locked in the dates.

    Big RiB

    18 Jun 00 - 09:38 AM (#244018)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Susan A-R

    Did things get ratified Charlie? I believe that I will plan on this one.

    Susan A-R

    18 Jun 00 - 11:32 AM (#244046)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Big Mick

    And it is still my intention to attend this as well. I am hoping for more Mudcatters than last year. It is a marvellous time.

    All the best,

    Big Mick

    18 Jun 00 - 04:41 PM (#244119)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: bbc

    Roger,

    We certainly still intend to go. Wonder how early registration starts?

    love,

    bbc

    18 Jun 00 - 11:27 PM (#244244)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: GUEST,Barry Finn

    I'm still planning on being there come Hell or high water. Thanks for the kind words Big Mick, you were quite a treat yourself. Barry

    19 Jun 00 - 08:11 AM (#244346)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Little Neophyte

    Well guys, I had such a wonderful time yesterday at the Mudcat Gathering with Bill and Allan that it has inspired me to hop into my car and drive down to Maryland for this event in October.
    All being well I will be coming too. It will be so wonderful to finally meet all you people.
    Looking forward to this,
    Bonnie

    19 Jun 00 - 08:19 AM (#244349)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Vixen

    VicTim will BE THERE!

    The music is incredible...the food is magnificent...and the friendships are the best of all.

    V

    19 Jun 00 - 09:06 AM (#244371)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: GUEST,orfeus_r_manager@hotmail.com

    Hello friends! My name is Roumen Moskov. I am from Bulgaria, Europe. Let me represent you "Orpheus Folk Orchestra" from Bulgaria, Europe. We are best of the Bulgarian art of people. We have interest on your festival of people. Our program of music is very much occupied, but we wish enter your festival of people. We shall be grateful, if you send for us conditions for our future game to you. You may find a lot of the information concerning us on this site: http://www.geocities.com/orfeus_us With kind regards! Roumen Moskov, Manager orfeus_r_manager@hotmail.com

    19 Jun 00 - 12:02 PM (#244473)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: KathWestra

    I saw Charlie last night, and the cost of the weekend is still being calculated. Once that's done, a registration form will be generated and registration will open up. My guess is that the form will come to FSGW members in their August newsletter. It will probably be posted on the Folklore Society website at the same time. (www.fsgw.org).

    As most of you remember, we'll be at a new camp about 1-1/2 hours north of D.C. this year. Charlie and his committee are figuring out a pricing structure that will 1) assure that the Folklore Society meets its direct costs for the camp; AND 2) encourage people with families to bring their kids so that we can assure that the music is passed along to the young 'uns. His guess last night was that the FSGW member rate will be something between $125-$150 for an adult for the three-day weekend. Nonmember cost will be higher, but we don't know by how much. Kids will be less.

    I'm sure Charlie will post details as soon as they're available.
    Kathy

    25 Jul 00 - 10:37 AM (#264245)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Vixen

    Having just returned from FalconRidge, Tim and I are eagerly anticipating FSGW...is there any new news?

    Also, we want to be FSGW members, so how do we do that?

    V

    25 Jul 00 - 10:54 AM (#264256)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Charlie Baum

    The good news is that everything has been figured out, and the details are about to be published in the FSGW monthly bulletin. The bad news is that the webmaster of the FSGW website is off at Folk Music camp this week, and won't be back until next weekend. Hence, we're going to have to wait until next week to mount the information. If you go to the FSGW Gewtaway Webpage, you'll find what's available, but the prices and some details won't be put on line until the first days of August. The same link will then give you all youi need to know. This page will give you details on joining the FSGW, and a membership application may be downloaded by clicking here.

    --Charlie Baum

    25 Jul 00 - 11:00 AM (#264262)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Charlie Baum

    Oops--bad coding. Here's where the info about joining the FSGW resides.

    --Charlie Baum

    03 Aug 00 - 04:50 PM (#271232)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: MMario

    click here to continue

    10 Jul 05 - 11:10 PM (#1519699)
    Subject: RE: FSGW Getaway 2000: October 20-22, 2000
    From: Amos

    Charlie has started the basic information thread for those who need a registration form, etc.

    Regards,

    A