I plan to call it on Friday in Charlottesville and also on Sunday evening in Winston Salem at the Salem College dance.  So strange to think about calling a dance in the Triad without George being there.  And if your group of dancers isn't up to Dean's dance, A Nice Combination would also be great to be called in his honor.  Many years ago he wanted to have a dance that he could call at open mics and such, and that was the one he picked.

I'm glad that so many people have liked the picture of George waltzing (with Louie Cromartie, who we lost almost 2 years ago).  I found it when looking for pictures of him, and love it (even if it does make me start tearing up every time I see it.)

Jack

On Fri, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:58 AM Bree Kalb via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
Bill, 
The dance is at the end of Emily’s email.  Note that it is in “indecent” formation and a little tricky. As was our dear George. 
Bree 

On Fri, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:15 AM Bill Olson via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
Oh this is so sad.. "Suspenders George" was a good friend and one of my very favorite dancers when we toured down that way. George was always friendly and always helpful. And he sure was a great "dipper"..

Please forward the Dean Snipes dance and I will call it next chance I get!!

bill in Maine


From: Callers <callers-bounces@lists.sharedweight.net> on behalf of Emily Rush via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net>
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 3:55 PM
To: Caller's discussion list
Subject: [Callers] In honor of George Rettie
 
Hi all, 
George Rettie, the NC dancer in the yellow ruler suspenders, passed away unexpectedly this week. He'd been dancing since at least the 1980's, and it was a rare dance that he didn't attend. He was always the first to volunteer (and did, more hours than I can count), personally thanked the musicians and callers, danced with beginners, dipped everyone beautifully and frequently, flirted with us all, could call one dance (Gene Hubert's "A Nice Combination"), brought his children into the dance community, and was a favorite partner to many, many dancers. 

Myra, Adina, and JoLaine are calling a dance that Dean Snipes wrote for George some years ago. If you're calling sometime soon and are so moved, I would like to invite you to call it too. If you're dancing, I hope you'll go up to the stage and thank the musicians and callers, welcome the beginners, and have an extra-good time.

Love,
Emily

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George is Rettie, Willing, and Able
by Dean Snipes
Indecent (2s crossed), double progression

A1. 
Neighbor balance & swing

A2. 
Pass thru across, turn alone
Star R 1x, pull by up and down with your neighbor

B1. 
New ladies allemande L 1x while gents orbit 1/2 clockwise
Partner swing

B2. 
Long lines forward & back
Ladies right hand pull by, neighbor allemande L 1.5
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