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Location: Converse, Texas | So do I need to plan on arriving on Thursday (25) and leave on Sunday (31)? Will that cover all the planned activities? I need to spend about $280 each ticket for airfare, so I need to book my flight soonest. |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | I couldn't tell you....info is still forthcoming!!..... |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | More information will be available this weekend, or Monday the latest, just need confirmation on a few details. |
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Location: Converse, Texas | Thanks guys. And, I gather, we are to bring our Ovations for a jam session? Will the factory "tweek" our O's if we take them in? |
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Location: Converse, Texas | WHat was the general scenario last year? I have to make some kind of reservations on Monday, Feb. 16. :eek: |
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Location: Madison, Wisconsin | Unless things change from last year, we'll know "by this weekend or Monday at the latest", we arrive on Thrusday, spend Friday at the factory, Friday night at a dinner/jam, and are on our own for the rest of the weekend. Some of us left on Sat. and some stayed thru Sun. Be patient, Miles will come thru...all good things take time. |
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Location: NJ | OK Here is the scoop.
Rick Hall called me last week and told me that he was making the arrangements with the Ramada at Windsor Locks CT for our group.
We are to ask for the Ovation Fan Club or Kaman Music Corp group rate.
Now this is what happened to me: I called the hotel direct and was transferred to the "reservations center" I have no clue where it is but it is not in the hotel. I think I got this transfer because I called too early in the morning. Anyway as I suspected they had no clue about the OFC or Kaman Music Group. So I asked about making a reservation. They have room available and wanted to charge me $89. I am rather sure the usual rate is $79. As I was speaking on the phone I noticed that the rate on the internet is $74.25, I asked about it and got that rate. If you are staying 2 nights the second night is $66 and change. So either go and register at www.ramada.com or call them and make a reservation.
I often notice if you ask for a "business rate" or whatever you get a reduced rate. Anyway call and make the reservations let me know hall you all do. |
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Location: NJ | Gotta phone # you could post, Al? |
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Location: NJ | well www.ramada.com gets you their phone number but here it is
Ramada Inn at Bradley Airport
5 Ella Grasso Turnpike
Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 US
860-623-9494
btw I can call it for you too! and book your reservations.....EVERYTHING HAS A PRICE |
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Location: Madison, Wisconsin | I just made a reservation on line and it couldn't have been easier. Well, I guess it could have been easier if AL had made and paid for the resevations. I think the $74 is better than what we paid last year. Just right click on Al's link and tell it to open in a new window. |
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Location: Converse, Texas | Interesting. I just called the hotel and they don't have any more rooms available. |
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Location: Western PA | No room at the Inn, is there an alternate hotel nearby? |
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Location: Scotland | I called also, they have a block booking from "World Team Challenge" |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | I am working on getting another Hotel in the area so we can be all at the same place. There are a gazillion hotels between the airport and factory and as Kaman is supplying transportation I am working with them to finalize. |
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Location: NJ | http://www.bradleyairport.com/handi/northeast/airport.shtml |
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Location: Converse, Texas | I vote for Sheraton or Marriott. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Just an update. We are still working with our contact at Ovation for a suitable hotel at a suitable price and of course the logistics of transportation. |
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Location: Converse, Texas | Appreciate it, Miles. Are we locked in to the date for sure? Once I know the date is locked in, I can book my flight reservations. |
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas | Ditto... |
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Location: NJ | the date was approved since July at Namm in Nashville.
the hotel logistics are usually not a problem but there seems to be a bunch of stuff happening in CT that weekend. |
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Location: Converse, Texas | alpep: Hopefully there will be flight availability. |
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Location: NJ | bump to say that miles posted all the info in his section on the hotel and reservations.
looks like we are all set. |
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Location: Warren,Pa. | I'm new to the OFC, and I'm just hearing about the factory tour for the first time. Will there be any comprehensive rundown on the schedule for the day? |
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Location: NJ | wake up
shower and shake off hangover
get picked up by van at 7 am to go to the factory
am factory tour
lunch
pm
presentation by Ovation
question and answers
guitar giveaway?
dinner
jam
In a nutshell this is what happens. I have no "comprehensive" schedule but I am sure you can expect something along these lines.
If you want to register go to the members area if you need info on a hotel room go to the announcements section under bulletin board.
sorry I have no other detail at this time. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Yep that's pretty much it. The little Ovation and Hamer elves collect our weary faces in the early am and tuck us in late at night. All we have to do is watch, listen, participate and enjoy.
I posted this once before, as someone who has seen his share of conventions and factory tours of all shapes and sizes, for many industries.... this is a "must see." |
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Location: Converse, Texas | If anyone attending the OFC Tour has a Legend or Custom Legend with them they want to part with, I'll be in the market. :cool: |
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Location: SoCal | Last time I sold my Legend (traded it with some cash for my 1537 Elite), my wife cried for two days (it was the guitar that I took on our honeymoon). I then bought it back for more than I got for it. That ain't gonna happen again. Sorry. |
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Location: Converse, Texas | Awe come on Paul... you've been married longer now. Certainly she could find more faults to cry about than getting rid of your Legend again... :D |
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Location: RI. That small State out East | Hizzoner...
I might have a 12 string... Are you looking 6 or 12?
Woz
Hizzoner my email is TWozn1@aol.com drop me a line.
PSS. I sent you an email 3-18-04 |
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Location: Converse, Texas | Woz: Yes. Both. Put the pics on the Photo Gallery and lemme see it. |
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2nd Annual OFC Convention & Tour