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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Keith (War Eagle) has OK'd me to build a spreadsheet for the attendees' info to aid in his planning.
The info requested thus far:
OFC Attendee (i.e. 2ifbyC)
Total # males in party
Total # females in party
ETA (i.e. 17th PM)
Lodging
...RV
...Tent
...Local off-site
...Unknown
If anyone can think of any appropriate additional data, LMK in this thread!
Please email me at [email]2ifbyC@tampabay.rr.com[/email] with your data/info using 'Smokey's Jam' as the subject.
Al or Miles, could this be tacked at the top?
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | MB , so far we have three ladies attending. Your bride will be the fourth.  |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | We're coming! My Wife and family (2 children: boy and girl) are coming with me...
We're not sure of accommodations: we might camp depending on the weather...We will leave on Friday AM from SW VA and it's about 4 hours: so probably around 3 pm or so...
I'll have a PA, Genz Benz Stereo 60, at least 4 guitars (emphasis on AT LEAST)... |
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OFC gatherings to the far west of me...
Multiple OFC gatherings to the far south of me.
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast |  We already have twenty members and kin on the list! (14 males, 6 females)
Keith, you did say 500 acres, right?!?! :D
BTW, a couple of ya'll have indicated your attendance but I've yet to receive your info... THANX! |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | 1-male & 2-females
17th late PM
most likely a 4x4 pulling a travel trailer
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Somehow, this event worked its way over to the Smokey Mountain Harley Riders Group where its getting a lot of interest. Looks like about 300 are planning to ride over and want to know who's cooking dinner, who's bringing the beer, and what time the show starts? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Slipkid, my closest gathering was in Portland, 450 miles away. Where would that get you? I really like the woodsy idea. I suggested it a few years ago, but didn't have any takers. We're just too remote for people, but that's a choice I made. |
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| Mark - that'll get him to somewhere in southern Kentucky, about 200 miles short. Slipkid's distance would actually be just about the same as Karen/CrimsonLake/Cliff coming from Joisey. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | It would make for a long weekend. The advantage of being close geographically might also be outweighed by being close populationwise. I suspect it takes much longer to drive from Joisey to War Eagle's place than it takes me to drive to Portland. That's about 7 hours for me and in our younger days we'd leave after work Friday night and come back Sunday afternoon. Gas was lots cheaper then, too. |
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Location: GA USA | Originally posted by ProfessorBB:
who's cooking dinner, who's bringing the beer, and what time the show starts? 1) They are, 2) they are and 3) whenever TRBoy gets there. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by ProfessorBB:
Looks like about 300 are planning to ride over Ya mean I gotta bring my AR-15s and ammo too?!?!? 
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Location: Parrish, FL | Any plan yet on how to feed this mob, err, crew, err, friendly gathering?
Are there a couple of decent restaurants in the area?
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Blues,
Hopefully Keith (War Eagle) doesn't mind me posting a quote from him on this topic:
I was hoping to cook steaks on Saturday evening for everyone. I will go ahead and buy everything and maybe everyone can chip in. Drinks, snacks etc should be brought by everyone individually...
So I'm planning on a 'fisherman's diet' for the duration other than the Saturday PM cook-out. If there's a cafe or such in the area, I may supplement my diet with a hot meal or two. My main concern is COFFEE! I'll buy the coffee if someone will have the means to brew it. 
Just as an after thought, I am bringing my own TP... 
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Location: Sydney, Australia | I might end up jetlagged and irrational, but I won't let the coffee pot go empty. Keith, this is very hospitable of you. If I'm too tired to remember at the time, let me thank you now.
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by The Artist (FKA Richard):
Remind me to stand back when Weaser and Iffy sing their songs to the bikies. That'll be the day (ummmm, Buddy Holly) when I sing!  Besides, that Aussie accent would just captivate the 'leathers'!
But I do want to be up in the front row when cliff sings "Build Me Up, Buttercup"! 
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W.E.S.B. has the song pages we generally use at the Southern Style jams (look toward the bottom of the page). If you don't have the Southern Style tabs and the G8rBowl tabs, you'll spend a little time wondering why everybody but you has the same music to play.
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Thanks for hosting this, Keith! It's gonna be GREAT! Autumn is the best time of the year, we'll be surrounded by some of the finest real estate in God's creation, and jamming with some of the coolest people on the planet. So far, it looks like I'll be solo this trip and arriving probably really late Friday night or Saturday morning. Can't wait to see everyone!
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | In light of the FINISH CRACKS thread, is anyone of the attendees willing to demonstrate the 'super glue' remedy? 
I can provide a grateful 'patient' if need be... no not me!  |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | and I thought our cabin was rustic. Couldn't you guys just use acoustic guitars? We have 3 prong outlets, but I'm not sure the electrical service would handle the amplifiers that Miles had at his house.
We knocked down the outhouse and filled in the hole last summer. SWMBO insists on indoor plumbing. I'm going to enlarge the deck next year so we have room enough to jam. I'm still struggling with her idea of a fire pit next to the propane tank, but we'll see what we can figure out. |
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". . her idea of a fire pit next to the propane tank . ."
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by War Eagle:
We do have electrical but all outlets are only two prong If I can remember, I'll bring both of my three-to-two prong adapters if needed for those that bring amps, etc. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by The Wabbit Formerly Known As Waskel:
Yeah, I've always thought grounding electrical devices was for wusses... If wired properly the two prong outlet box should be grounded. That's why the 3-2 adapter has the spaded grounding pigtail. ;) |
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| Originally posted by The Wabbit Formerly Known As Waskel:
Yah, iffy... I know it "should" be, if it was wired "properly"... I'm with Cliff - I'll just play unamplified, thanks  |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | We could use a generator? My PA has 8 channels and I have mics (4 or 5) and probably as many stands...and yes a few can plug in but not everybody at once...it would limit the number playing at the same time...seems like a lot of unnecessary stuff if it won't work for everyone...I'll do whatever the majority wants, but...
Why don't we just go Acoustic? No amps/No PA?
We don't have a PA set up in the hotel lobby for the tour...and it sounds great, and everyone that wants to participate can do so! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Allllriiiighty then, we do the front porch thang? That means that sum o' ya can bring more gits! :D
Seriously, if ya have a two prong power cord on your equipment, all is well. If you have a three prong, I can check out the power grounding prior to ya'll pluggin' in with a 3-2 adapter.
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Plugging-in 6 or 8 guitars (that'll - for the most part - all be playing the SAME thing) will just create a "wash" that's gonna' drown everything else out . . . |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | If yer gonna' use a PA, save it for the vocals.
Plugging-in 6 or 8 guitars (that'll - for the most part - all be playing the SAME thing) will just create a "wash" that's gonna' drown everything else out . . . My thoughts exactly Cliff! (BTW, I hope you're coming to the Jam...)
As to Beals thought about the rumor of being able to plug an Ovation in: I can happily declare that for some Ovations: it's true! Who wudda thunk it?
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Bald Wisconsoners?
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| Originally posted by Photogazer:
Where is this event taking place? Outside of Waynesville, NC. Directions are on this thread , about 2/3 of the way down page 2.
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Where is this event taking place? Thanx to The Artist (FKA Richard) here is a Google map . |
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Location: Vernon CT | Damn Guy's, you have NO idea how much I wish I could come to this. I just can't afford to go.
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How is that spread sheet coming??
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Mauvais Beal:
How is that spread sheet coming??
How many are showing up? So far we have 19 males and 11 females. I just sent Keith the update including CL's additions.
If anyone would like a Word .doc copy of the spread sheet, email me [email]2ifbyC@tampabay.rr.com[/email]. |
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by Mauvais Beal:
[QB] If you haven't got a job there's nothing that you have to skip to come.
True, but, it's the other "concerns" I have.
Most of us have been there. I'll get on my feet again and then nothing will hold me back from attending! Enjoy!!!!! |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Keith or Iffy - as we get closer to the date, are we going to start organizing "stuff" to bring, or will it be every man (woman and child) for himself?
I don't mean gear - I mean stuff like a large coffee pot (which I can bring).
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by CrimsonLake:
organizing "stuff" to bring, or will it be every man (woman and child) for himself? CL et al,
I'm just tallying the total number of attendees for Keith. TJ, Gway and I are packing light with plans to supplement our 'grubs' locally upon arrival. I do plan on bringing a case of MREs, some coffee, TP and my pillow in case the rest of ya'll beat us to the 'Trading Post'...
As to facilities and amenities? Keith can hopefully answer your questions. Keep in mind that he did say 'rustic'.
I was assured that there are enough coffee pots to sate my AM caffeine demands. There's even a rumor that there might be some 'Thunder Road sedatives' for the PM...
Just an aside: I can hardly wait until 'Christmas Morns in October'... |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | TJ, Gway and I are packing light Yeah, me too: I'm down to the PA, Amp, Circa 6 guitars, Tent, SB's, Clothes, Kids, SWMBO, and various camping gear, cooler w/food and refreshments ;) ...glad I have a Pickup w/topper...I can bring a coffee pot (already have it on the list)...anything else? |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | There is the geeneral store 6 miles before you get there, worth a stop to see it. Be a good idea to get supplied back in Waynesville or Ashville.
He did say rustic. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | OK, we may be up to 20 males.
A question I was asked, "Do you know if a motorhome can make it down that road. I need 13’6” (clearance)."
First of all, I believe that road goes up on the way in. ;)
Second, could someone answer the question? Keith? |
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Location: South of most, North of few | I saw Robin Williams take his RV through Diablo pass.... |
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Location: GA USA | Hey, has anybody seen the new issue of Rolling Stone? It has a fake outer cover that's an ad for the new abc show Life On Mars... reprinting the famous Dr. Hook cover from 1973. Perfect timing. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | I think it would make it on the road. Keith to confirm. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Getting close. Two weeks and counting!!!!  |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Are we going to get a somewhat final list of those coming as of now? Also how many females/wives/signifigant others? Kids (beside my two)? |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | If I had only seen this sooner...
I don't camp well anymore. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by MusicMishka:
Are we going to get a somewhat final list of those coming as of now? Also how many females/wives/signifigant others? Kids (beside my two)? Mike,
So far we have 20 males and 11 females. I didn't track a breakout on categories.
Email me, [email]2ifbyC@tampabay.rr.com[/email], and I'll send a Word doc copy of the complete spreadsheet. I'd post it here but the format isn't compatible.
But here is a list of OFC attendees that have responded:
War Eagle
2ifbyC
Trader Jim
Gman
CrimsonLake
g8r
jasingram
The Artist (AKA Richard)
Beggin
Jewel's Mom
Mauvais Beal
MusicMishka
BluesSailor
Tim in Tidewater
TRboy
TRgirl
Otto
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Location: GA USA | For the record, I'll have sleeping bags and air mattresses for Richard and myself. We'll need a piece of floor somewhere to sleep on Saturday night. Planning to spend Friday night at Casa de Beggin. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Mike,
After going back through the emails here's the best I could come up with:
5-7 young 'O's
5-6 'O' brides
plus several members unsure if they can make it
With C_L and Richard, we're up to 22 males (including the young 'O' males).
Sorry, that's the best info I have for now. |
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Location: big island | wish i could be there y'all. have a grand time. play for peace. Aloha! |
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | The "Steely-Eyed Northern Girls" need some help (and not just because we're northern):
1. Cheryl and I were checking the maps on-line last night, and they sent us all different ways, most of which looked very aroundabout. We're coming down 81--how do we get from there to the directions beginning with "Head west on I-40 W"?
2. Also, up here we've been hearing about the gas shortages down South; how is it in your area, Keith? As much as we like the idea of visiting, we don't want to get there and get stuck! ;)
3. We're planning on stopping about halfway home and finishing on Monday; can anyone who's made the trip up and down recommend anything on or just off 81 in lower VA?
Thank you all for contributing to our safe arrival,
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Location: Parrish, FL | Karen,
Pick up I-26 in western VA and follow to I-40 West. Gas is available in eastern TN and prices are dropping to around $3.25 for regular. Keith will have to chime in on western NC.
There are nice places to stay (Holiday Inn Express) in Woodstock, VA at exit 283 off I-81. Also, there is a Quality Inn at exit 264 in New Market,VA that should be comfortable, I used to live in Woodstock and work in New Market about 8 years ago. These suggestions will put you about 5 1/2 - 6 hrs up the road. I hope this helps.
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Karen - I just sent you an email with a link to directions. I'm not sure where you're going to catch 81, but this'll get you the rest of the way.
We're driving down on thursday night and staying at a hotel a little over half way there. On Friday we're going to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville (the price I have to pay for the wife coming), which seems to be about an hour away from the compound. I can get you that hotel information too... Brad's hotel suggestions are good.
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Location: South of most, North of few | Just heard from Capo guy, and he's in too. He is planning to get there Sat morning and leave in the afternoon. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
Just heard from Capo guy Same here, and he's now on the spreadsheet. I'll post the new numbers this weekend. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
Just heard from Capo guy, and he's in too. He is planning to get there Sat morning and leave in the afternoon. 'bout time we get a chance to meet ya Mike!
Lookin" forward to it!!!! |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | What's the "Mike" count up to???
Long term weather forecast - showers on Friday, sunny on Saturday. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Additional weather info:
Chances of Tornado - 100% with a strong possibility of a Thunderhead coming in. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by CrimsonLake:
What's the "Mike" count up to??? Five so far... not counting Shure, Rode and Audio Technica. ;)
BTW, creative forecast...  |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Karen: PM sent...
Anyone wishing to caravan down on Friday: shoot me a PM...
Thanks Iffy for the count...I'm looking forward to this!!!!!!!!! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | It just started snowing here. Great big flakes. This is about the earliest I ever remember it snowing here. North Carolina is sounding really nice. Just for kicks, I'm going to check on plane tickets. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Nope, $1000 would buy a pretty nice guitar. I think the prices went up a bit since I flew to Charlotte this summer. |
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Location: East Tennessee | Are we plugging in or acoustic?
Can I bring a capo? ;)
Got to get to Goodwill Tropical shirt hunting. Since it might be cool in the mountains I'm wondering if you can get a tropical design sweatshirt. :D
Mark Tough about the snow, Another reason I say I Use to live in upstate New York. :D |
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Location: GA USA | Capo, I'm really glad you're coming. As for plugging in or acoustic... both! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Capo Guy:
Are we plugging in or acoustic? Yes. Some are bringing amps and such fancy gadgets. ;) Besides, how will we hear the 'weather reports' without pluggin' in?
Can I bring a capo? Wouldn't recognize ya without ya wearing one as a tie clasp!
Tropical shirt hunting Thanx for the reminder!
Day-um, I'm getting those lil' kid pre-Christmas butterflies...  |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
Capo, I'm really glad you're coming. As for plugging in or acoustic... both! Ovations can plug in? I wondered what that little hole in the back was. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Originally posted by Capo Guy:
Are we plugging in or acoustic? Yes. Some are bringing amps and such fancy gadgets. ;) Besides, how will we hear the 'weather reports' without pluggin' in?
Can I bring a capo? Wouldn't recognize ya without ya wearing one as a tie clasp!
Tropical shirt hunting Thanx for the reminder!
Day-um, I'm getting those lil' kid pre-Christmas butterflies...
..or your 2nd...or 3rd..etc...for that matter! |
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| I'm devoting this weekend to getting the camping gear down from the attic & restringing all the guitars I'm bringing.
Don't forget guitar stands! And music stands, if ya got 'em.
Gettin' excited!
Beggin' - still OK if I crash with you Friday? I'll call ya this weekend sometime. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Just got up to NC last night. There really aren't any gas problems anymore. Those coming might make sure to bring a sweat shirt or some jackets, it can get pretty chilly in the evening and at night. You might want shorts during the day but definately want long pants at night.
Only a week away. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Serge, there is always room for ya in tha Inn! :D
We'll let Richard have the Marley Suite. (I may even get the poster of 'Ol Bob up this week)
Plenty of couches and a fold out.
Otto, are you still onboard?
Y'all let me know about arrival times so I can plan on some eats.
If anyone else would like to stay Friday night, just drop me a PM.
Trboy, would you and the Mrs. like to join us Friday?
Looking forward to the whole weekend! |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Thanks Beggin. This is very hospitable. Depending upon my circadian rhythms I may either be asleep on my feet or ready to start a brand new day when we arrive late on Friday night. |
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Location: GA USA | Seriously, Beggin, I think Richard's plane gets in around 9:30, so we may be LATE, though I hope not past 1am. If you want, you can leave the back door open and we can just crash in your office.
Richard, you'll find that hospitable and Beggin are the same thing. |
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Location: GA USA | Originally posted by The Artist (FKA Richard):
I wondered what that little hole in the back was. Then you'll have fun figuring out the TWO holes in your 08C. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Richard, if I have figured correctly, it will be well past lunch time, for you, when you get to Simpsonville. I have been known to cook a few late night breakfasts, but I am flexible.
Have you ever had grits?
Depending on what time g8r and Otto arrive, and knowing us, we will still be playing and singing when y'all get here. |
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | The Jersey Girls are all set; staying at a B&B in Hot Springs Fri. and Sat. nights, and then at the home of the Music Mikes Sunday on the way back.
Even with the "commuting," we don't plan on missing much.
We should get down there late Friday afternoon; we'll offload the personal stuff and trek on over while it's still light.
6 more sleeps!! :D
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Location: Sydney, Australia | I've never had grits. I'm known for being daring, so I'll give it a go.
I'm bringing lots of TimTams to the jam. Also, I was going to pick up a bottle (or two if that doesn't exceed my allowance) of duty free spirits when I arrive in LA. Anyone got any particular preference?
Two holes! Yeah, my W597 had two as well. |
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Location: Parrish, FL | I've never found any bargains at on liqueur at US duty free stores and the selection is fairly limited. Maybe others have had better luck. Actually North Carolina is pretty competitive with respect to TN, FL, and OH.
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Location: WNC-God's Country | I will be taking my camper up on Wednesday as well as my Yamaha Rhino....Anyone who has a four wheeler is welcomed to bring it...Looks like it will be a lot of fun....Planning on the basic Hamburger and Hotdog dinners on Friday and Saturday night....If anyone needs to contact me or have any questions, eme at keitharnold@live.com
Only a week away!!
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Location: Parrish, FL | Has some type of a schedule been proposed? When is everyone converging on the cabin, when will we brake up on Sunday?
I seem to remember that Keith proposed meeting somewhere Saturday morning and move on up to the cabin in late morning. Currently I'm not sure if I'm coming up Friday night or Saturday morning.
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| Brad - as far as I know, the Southern contingent (me, TJ, Gway, Iffy, Captain_Lovehandles & Richard) are converging on Beggin' Friday night, then we'll grab TRBoy as we head up to the cabin Saturday morning, so Saturday's the big day.
Counting the days! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by BluesSailor:
When is everyone converging on the cabin Brad ,
Here's the ETAs that the folk have sent me...
6 for 17th AM
16 for 17th PM
9 for 18th AM
3 for 18th PM
If ya want a Word copy of the spreadsheet [email]2ifbyC@tampabay.rr.com[/email] .
Sergio,
TJ, Gway and I will be driving straight through to the cabin. Hopefully we'll get there noonish on Friday.
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| Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
TJ, Gway and I will be driving straight through to the cabin. Hopefully we'll get there noonish on Friday. Helluva drive! TJ must be leaving ~3AM! Drive safe, y'all. |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | I plan to get up there sometime around 4-6pm on Friday and pull out camp around noon on Sunday. |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Anyone attending the Jam have a spare 9158 case they want to sell? I'd like the case but would would also like to avoid shipping charges if possible.
Drop me a PM if you're interested in selling.
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Location: Parrish, FL | Well, I found a case. Now I have a pretty nice brown w/ gold interior OHSC for sale.
$50.00 OBO. I can bring it to the Smokey Jam.
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Location: Parrish, FL | Too easy.
Case is GONE!
Sorry for posting here, but felt it was JAM appropriate.
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | How good is the cell phone reception on the Jam grounds? Is there a land line available? |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | I think they have a different system of communication up there. You play a sequence of notes on your banjo and that is passed on by a series of banjos. I think this was copied off the native Americans, although they didn't use banjos. |
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Location: GA USA | Right. They used kazoos. |
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Location: WNC-God's Country | There is not a land line at the cabin and the cell service is weak....You can drive to the top of the Mtn. and get service |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Originally posted by The Artist (FKA Richard):
I think they have a different system of communication up there. You play a sequence of notes on your banjo and that is passed on by a series of banjos. I think this was copied off the native Americans, although they didn't use banjos. That's more the reason to bring my banjo......Soz' I can communicate wit da natives! :eek: :D ......
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | FYI: Weekend Forecast from the Weather Channel for Waynesville and vacinity as of 6pm today:
Fri Oct 17 Showers 65°/45°
Sat Oct 18 Partly Cloudy 57°/36°
Sun Oct 19 Sunny 64°/36°
Those camping may want to take note of the low temps forecast and plan accordingly...Asheville TV weather is forecasting it to be colder in the mountains... |
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Location: East Tennessee | My first Ovation "Jam".
Is there anything I need to know? |
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Location: WNC-God's Country | uh....NO!! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Originally posted by Capo Guy:
My first Ovation "Jam".
Is there anything I need to know? Yes. Drinking makes you play better. You just have to make sure that everyone who hears you has been drinking at least as much as you. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Originally posted by Capo Guy:
My first Ovation "Jam".
Is there anything I need to know? Yes. Drinking makes you play better. You just have to make sure that everyone who hears you has been drinking at least as much as you.
However, the part about others drinking as much as you holds water. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Beggin:
holds water. Do you realize what fish do in water? EVERYTHING! :eek:
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I always prefer my audiences to be drunk just to the point of being obnoxious, especially if I'm the only one in the audience. Some don't take much to be obnoxious, though. I suppose I shouldn't worry about finding the video from the NW Gathering. |
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | The Steely-Eyed Northern Girls have begun packing; is anyone bringing an electric bass? I won't have room for the amp and stuff if I try to bring the Steinie. (Jewel and Zelda are gonna take up the better part of the back seat......)
If you're planning on bassing, could you let me know so's I can figure out what I have to cram in the Subie?
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Originally posted by MusicMishka:
FYI:
Sat Oct 18 Partly Cloudy 57°/36° This will be a contrast.
Brisbane today: Cloudy 77°/57°
Given the time difference, the 57° will probably happen at the same time.
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Karen ,
I can bring (Richardo, ya there?) an Italian EKO A/E bass (hey, I'm eclectic in my collection); but no amp fer it. So LMK if I need to pack it...
Richard,
We (TJ, Gway & I) are going from 90°-67° to the arctic north! 
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Location: Central Florida | Originally posted by Beggin:
Otto, are you still onboard?
Y'all let me know about arrival times so I can plan on some eats.
Aye, Jim! Went over the side there for a bit but back on board now. Sorry about going AWOL but... Seas have been a bit rough here over the last month. Think we're starting to sail out of it now though, and can finally turn our energies toward more pleasant endeavors. :D :D
Dug out my trusty Duluth pack Sunday and looks like all my camping gear is just as I left it. Set up the tent in the living room - looks good, no bent poles, no major holes. My son, (8) thought this was great. Camping in the living room where he could play video games from inside the tent. :)
Spent last night and tonight restringing guitars. More time playing than restringing actually. Hard to set down a guitar with brand new strings, y'know? :D If all goes well, I plan on cruising into Begginburg Friday night I'm guessing in the 10:00 neighborhood.
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Location: GA USA | Originally posted by The Artist (FKA Richard):
I hope I don't have to pry my Adamas out of the Captain's cold dead hands. He might be having too much fun with it. Actually, I've only had it out of the case three times. I do not intend on abusing this guitar the way I have Crimson's Tornado. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | That's reassuring. Charlton Heston put up a real fight before I got that gun off him. |
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Location: NJ | ". . Charlton Heston put up a real fight before I got that gun off him . . "
Yeah, but he forgot all aBOUT it 15 mins. later . . . |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by Capo Guy:
My first Ovation "Jam".
Is there anything I need to know? Bring the number of a reliable bail bondsman...... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Don't drink anything out of a jug with XXX or a skull and crossbones on it. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
Originally posted by The Artist (FKA Richard):
I hope I don't have to pry my Adamas out of the Captain's cold dead hands. He might be having too much fun with it. Actually, I've only had it out of the case three times. I do not intend on abusing this guitar the way I have Crimson's Tornado. |
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by CrimsonLake:
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | According to the weather forecast, I'm only wearing shorts on the trip up. Day-um, I hate cold weather! Yeah, I've been in a LOT colder, hence my dislike for temps under 82...
I guess just I'll have to keep warm by applauding all the talent showing up. Oh BTW, is anyone bringing any Taylors and Martins for building the campfire? :D
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Location: South of most, North of few | Well, I was thinking of bringing a Martin, but now, I guess not.  |
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| Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
...is anyone bringing any Taylors and Martins for building the campfire? :D :eek: ruh-roh! I just unpacked the Larrivee & the Takamine. Why can't we all just get along? |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | I'm bringing my Tak.
A couple of longnecks too and maybe the 84 if there's room.
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | is anyone bringing any Taylors and Martins for building the campfire? Naw, only a bunch of clebs and such for kindling; I have some pieces left from the Trebuchet at the last tour...lol
Seriously! Bring the good stuff if you want...if it's Adamas/Ovation, it will take anything we'll encounter...I'm bringing the ones I'll play plus...It's not freezing and it's not 100 degrees; not supposed to rain but perhaps showers tomorrow: golf clubs are staying home... |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Just talked to Johnny (aka iffy) and he is proud to announce he is a grandfather again as of today! Not to impede our departure, we will probably be leaving his house about 10pm tonight. Should put us there roughly 12 hrs later. See you all there! |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Congrats Johnny!!
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Thanx Jim!
We just had our fifth G-baby (all under 3 1/2 y.o.) and first G-daughter late this AM! Dakota Joy VanEerdeen was 6 lb. 8 oz., 20 inches long and beautiful. She 'told' me that she arrived a bit early so that I wouldn't hold up TJ and Gway in moseying up 'yonder'... ;)
Catch ya'll later. Gotta go finish packing my Arctic gear... :D |
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Location: East Tennessee | I might bring my Country Artist or the Martin 000X1,(almost as bulletproof as an Ovation).
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Location: GA USA | Congrats Gramps! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by Capo Guy:
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
Originally posted by Capo Guy:
Sorry Jim the OM is staying in Tennessee. 
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Ok, had supper, time for a  ... |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Congrats on da new G-baby, Iffy!!
Should see you folks sometime Friday afternoon....
I've got my banjo and long-sleeve pants packed and ready ta go! :D |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Well, day "1" has finally arrived for the SSJIII.
Richard is somewhere in the air, on a 20 hour flight to Hotlanta, from downunder....
Trader Jim, Gway and 2iffy are probably somewhere around the Hotlanta area area too....slap Johnny on the head to keep him awake....
The wild northern gals should be heading this way, as should the Crimson gang...
g8r will be heading out soon....
Music is probably still trying to figure out how to get his family and heard of guitars and equipment into one vehicle....
Blues, Capo Guy, and Otto are making their final plans...
The Tim in Tidewater family are natural born travelers, so I know that they are prepared...hope that the auto situation is taken care of.
I am guessing that Beal and Raine are in the foothills of NC somewhere. Don't know if DeBanjo is with them yet....BTW: for those of you that haven't heard Beal and Debanjo Jam, you are in for a real treat.
Keith is running around like a chicken with his head cut off...Trust me Keith, it's worth the effort. Thanks again for putting on this event!!
TRboy and Mar will be heading to the hills soon, searching out other banjo players.
Cliff???? 'nuf said.
Safe travels to all...we'll be arriving tomorrow morn...can't wait! :D :cool: |
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Location: NJ | Sorry Beggin, but I'm NYC-bound this weekend . . .
Mebbe NextTime.
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| "On the road again, I can't wait to get on the road again..."
Beggin - see ya in a few hours. Everyone at or getting to the jam today, HAVE FUN! Don't let your fingers get so sore that you can't play tomorrow.
Keith, many, many thanks for hosting this.
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by cliff:
Sorry Beggin, but I'm NYC-bound this weekend . . .
Mebbe NextTime.
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | :( Sorry but the family will be staying put this weekend. Vehicle problems have wiped out the bankroll... :(
Y'all stay warm & have a great time !!!
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Have a great time guys!!
In the words of that great Pink Floyd song.
"Wish I Was There"
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Location: 6 String Ranch | We've been here for a week, took that long to adjust to the time change.
Debanjo lives here.
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Just got back home: our 21 month old son had some problems and we felt it best to come back home early: BTW, it was 36 degrees this AM at 6:50...daytime high today was 45 with it forecast to go to the high 20's tonight: I like camping as much as anyone but right now it's 31 degrees at 10:55 pm. That's downright cold...BUT:
We had a blast and it was still going strong when we left at 5 pm. Beal had just showed up and the jam took off again...no Debanjo however...I have never seen so many guitars at one place: the number even beat the number at Amelia...I dropped off the UK-II to Crimson Lake and adopted a georgeous 1271 mid-70's All curley Maple Viper from Jewels Mom (thanks Karen!)...I'll post some pic's tomorrow when I am a bit more rested. I cannot thank Keith (war eagle) enough (and his family) for the use of the cabin and grounds...we had a blast and it's still happening!
This is the best group of folks ever! So good to see everyone again and the look on Richard's face playing his new '08 Collector was priceless!
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Yes, a big time was had by all. Well worth the trip. As is always the case it's nice to put faces and real names with the online personalities. It was a pleasure to meet all of you.
And the music never stopped inside the cabin the whole time I was there which was about 4 hours. Debanjo never got off work till 6:00 at Ghost Town in the Sky and couldn't make it.
As always it's good to see so many Ovations in one spot, and especially so many Adamii. Makes me proud. Almost makes me want to be in the music business again. But the gig I got now is pretty had to beat.
Thanks again to Keith and family for putting this on. We'll be there again next year if that's in the cards, and earlier too, get a full day of guitar playing in! |
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Location: East Tennessee | This was my first,(not the last), jam. What a collection of Ovations and Adamas all under one roof. Great people and some pretty good players.
From the moment I got there I felt among friends.
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Location: Indiana | Was very sorry to miss this. Glad everyone had a safe trip. I'm really looking forward to meeting you all face to face someday. Hopefully on the next factory tour to be sure.
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Just got back, and boy what a great time! I was honored to be among such a fine collection of musicians, & I hope they didn't get too insulted at my attempts at hacking on the guitar.
First off, HUGE thanks to Kieth for hosting this - sir, you are a true Southern gentleman and your hospitality is outstanding. And, you're a damn fine guitarist and singer. The food was outstanding, the company was great, and the drink, well what can I say? ;) And your dad is a hoot (Go Auburn!). I really enjoyed talking to him and listening to him playing and singing. I see where you get your talent.
Beggin & you're lovely wife and daughter, many many thanks again for the place to crash Friday night & special thanks for your friendship.
Richard, it was wonderful to meet you & have the chance to jam into the wee hours of Saturday morning and even more at Keith's. Enjoy that 08C, it's beauty.
TR, Jas, Music, Blues, TJ, Gway, CL & Nick, it was great seeing you guys again. Y'all are like family. Speaking of family, Music & CL you're both blessed with such beautiful families.
Capo Guy & Iffy - what a great time. Good to finally meet you.
A special shout to the Jersey girls. Great voices, wonderful guitar skills, especially your original tunes, and it was a lot of fun jamming blues with you.
Beal, great to see you again, I'll make it up to the Mermaid soon for songwriter's night.
One unfortunate thing to report - Iffy slipped in the middle of the night going to his car and dislocated and broke his ankle. TR & Richard rushed him to the hospital where they set it and put it in a cast, but it will probably need surgery. Everyone please send your prayers and best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | What a GREAT weekend!!!
Many, many thanks to Keith and his family for an amazing event that will be hard to top. From great food to a fantastic location, unending hospitality, and a desire to make sure that everyone had all that they needed, they went WAY beyond what could have been imagined. Keith's family and friends are incredible, funny, and have enough musical talent to make the rest of us extremely jealous. (Can't hide the 'ol man anymore Keith, now I know where you got it from.)
I will post more later, but I am currently very sleep deprived.
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Location: GA USA | A great weekend. Richard was a hit. Quite literally, to know him is to love him. I dropped him off at his hotel in one piece, although he has had almost no sleep for days.
What was great is that even though we've had six southern jams now, I met many new great people at this one, and more family members. That's always worth the trip.
Thanks for the lodging, Jim and Keith, and the fun & food.
Safe travel wishes go out to Jim, Gary and Iffy, who still have a ways to go before they get home. Take care of our injured pal.
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | I want to add a huge heartfelt thank you to Crimson Lake and his family (in particular his daughter and wife for keeping watch on our daughter while we were busy with our son...Baby Music got very cold and was pretty miserable and kept the wife busy all day on Saturday...CL's family kept "Princess 3 going on 23" entertained most of the morning and early afternoon...Thanks so much folks...Mike you and I are blessed (as g8r so nicely stated)...Iffy, I am so sorry to hear that you got hurt...I hope that you are on the mend: I would not have gotten that tent up without your help on Friday night... I also want to apologise to all for the hasty exit w/o a lot of goodbyes...and for all the concerns from so many for baby Music (who seems to have come through this none the worse for wear)...you are all family and I an so happy to know you all...we'll do it again soon! (I want to know how cold it got on Saturday night for the tent crowd...lol)
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Location: Jet City | Sounds like you all had a blast, and you're right ISBT. I would have enjoyed meeting y'all.
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Location: GA USA | Oh yeah... Richard ate all of his grits. But I don't think he's eager to have them again. I find that hard to understand. I ate a bunch of his tim tams, and I'd gladly make that sacrifice again. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Sorry to hear about the ankle Iffy.
Look on the bright side. At least it wasn't a broken left wrist.
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Mike - it was a pleasure! The kids were extremely well behaved. Katie had a lot of fun - and it kept her occupied as well... she's not so into this "guitar" thing. To answer your question - it got COLD! Below freezing cold... ice on the tent cold... Amy beating me up for making her camp outside COLD! It didn't seem to bother Beggin or Serge though (or Amy for that matter). They had quite the snore fest (it wasn't ME!).
Thanks to Keith and his extended family for the whole weekend - everything was excellent! They worked their butts off to keep the throng warm and fed.
I'll try to keep this brief (too late?). It was GREAT seeing everyone that I've met before again - all you southern boys and girls and the Jersey girl. I did miss those that couldn't make it - Tim and family and Serge's family. It was great finally meeting Bill - and hearing a few of his originals - very funny! Cheryl was this years Otto - great voice! Chris - I loved your songs as well - good luck with the recording/producing/getting out a CD! Richard - thanks for the TimTams! Now I know what all the hubbub is about. I loved the "political" tune that you sang (sorry Al!). It was hilarious even if I didn't get all of the references. Karen - sorry we missed the Sunday morning activities - it was a long night and everyone wanted to hit the road.
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Location: NJ | Originally posted by cliff:
Sorry Beggin, but I'm NYC-bound this weekend . . .
Mebbe NextTime.
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
Crimson, I don't see a UKII in your sig. Question - if a wife hits you with a urelite guitar, do you still get splinters?? |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | I knew I was leaving someone out... CapoGuy! It was a pleasure to meet you and I thoroughly enjoyed the "fur coat" song. I thought about that as I saw the bear standing in the road :D |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | What an awesome, entertaining and rewarding gathering! 'Overwhelmed' is my one word descriptive for my first (and certainly, not last) OFC family reunion experience...
I never met so many lovely and loving 'strangers' that welcomed me as family. I've heard that heaven is much like that.
Music was EVERYWHERE; in the kitchen, living room, around the the camp fire, the amped 'Arctic Express' front porch and even a tailgate or two.
When you combine the OFC personalities and their music with the glorious multi-hued mountain setting you have the recipe for some wonderful lifetime memories!
I have many fond 'thank yous' that I'll have to address later. Gotta take a nap before my orthopedic surgeon appointment.
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Location: GA USA | I know the trader took some good shots. For some reason Iffy made him do all the driving on the way home, so he's been busy/tired. Anybody else? |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Well, after a long nights sleep, my head has cleared out a little, so I will expand on my account of the weekend.
First off, I barely picked up a guitar (for those that know me, y'all can shut up now). But the issue is this, to me, these events have become as much a Family reunion as a jam session. Don't get me wrong (I love all the musical talent and great gits), but the closeness of the group, those that I have met before and every new member that I meet are all incredible, interesting and funloving people. Having such a short time to spend with them, I tend to get carried away on the social side :rolleyes: of things and forget the reason that we get together in the first place (what I missed in the music, I gained in friendship and I don't regret a minute of it). On a musical side note, I did get to play a little with Nicky (CL's son) and Keith's daughter on the front porch. They both are very talented and love playing. Thank y'all for letting me sit in for a few minutes!
It was great to finally get to meet Capo Guy, 2iffy, Karen and Cheryl, Richard (he sure talks funny, but has a purdy mouth), the rest of CL's and Music's families, and Keith and his fantastic family and friends. Everyone's warm welcomes and our conversations will not be forgotten.
Seeing all the rest of the Southern Jam gang again is always special. We have grown to be quite a group of close friends. Funny to think, that just a little more than a year ago we got together for the first time, a goofy bunch of
guitar, internet geeks, bound by Charlie and Bill's great creations. It took all of five minutes for friendships to form, and the fun to begin. Every get together since then (four, five if we count Amelia) has added more members and friends. Where will be in 10 years at this rate?!
Keith, I will say it again, your hospitality was overwhelming, your family and friends are very special people and helped make the Smokey Jam incredible. Thanks for the special ride up into the hills. It will be hard for anyone to top this event.
For those that couldn't make it (and that's all of you) we hope to see you at the next one.
Finally, Sandy (SWMBO) had a great time, her first question after we left was "when is the next jam?". She took the words right out of my mouth, and for those that have met me, you know that is a hard thing to do.
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by alpep:
Originally posted by cliff:
Sorry Beggin, but I'm NYC-bound this weekend . . .
Mebbe NextTime.
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Location: South of most, North of few | Well, I pulled in my place at around 6:30 this morning after a somewhat problematic trip. Iffy had to be in Bradenton to the hospital for evaluation at around midnight as his daughter had set it up. Somewhere in SC, the truck started to slow with no power so we pulled it off on an exit and into a shell convenience store. At that time, it was running on about 4 cylinders and we noticed the voltmeter was on 9 volts, so it was either a battery or an alternator, still 500+ miles from home. In my haste to back the truck into a spot to make it easier to jump it, I forgot about the U Haul in the back and promptly jack knifed it right into the side of Johnny's Tahoe, denting the rear quarter. :rolleyes: :mad:
After a long session of testing with what we had, we found the alternator was bad. Now this is the truth: Gway found this guy named Bubba (ok laugh), that had his girlfriend call around to parts houses, found an AutoZone that was open till 9pm (on Sunday?), pulled the alternator off the truck himself, took Gway in his car 30 miles away to pick up a new one while I tended to Iffy, came back and installed it on the truck, and all was well. I am chalking it up, quite seriously, as Divine Intervention. I will remember this trip forever!
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Trader Jim taking pictures.
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Location: Califon, New Jersey | Hey All Y'All!
Left Virginia @ 9 this morning--the Joisey Goils are home safe and sound. I had a great time! Wonderful to have new family! I had fun jamming in the living room--for a Nothern girl didn't go outside much--too cold for me! Sorry I missed all the music and folks who hung outside most of the time. Thanks to all for passing around the guitars--I, too, have never seen so many guitars in one place! I enjoyed playing a number of them.
A factory tour is 'just around the corner' for me (3 hours), but I'd come back to the cabin (with Karen) for another Southern Jam. Thanks, Keith, for feeding and providing for us. Sorry we didn't get to say goodbye. It was great fun to meet everyone. Thanks, Trader Jim, for the photos--now I have faces to put with the names for some great memories.
Iffy--I pray y'all are feelin' better real soon!!!
Watch out--all y'all haven't seen the last of me!
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Welcome to the OFC Cheryl!!! Glad that y'all nade it home OK.
I knew that a smart Joisey gal, like yourself, could figure out how to sign on to the OFC.
It was great meeting you this weekend and hearing your great singing and playing. You have a leg up on a lot the members here...you are a "jam" attendee.
Stick around and enjoy the fun....no, really, we can be fun.
We will be thinking about you Johnny!!!
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| Originally posted by Joisey Goil #2:
Hey All Y'All!...Watch out--all y'all haven't seen the last of me!
Cheryl :D Welcome aboard, Cheryl! It was great meeting and jamming with you and Karen. I told you already, but it bears repeating - you have a beautiful voice.
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | Hey, all y'all;
"J-G #1" is now home, safe and sound.
What a wonderful experience. A true blessing. New vistas, new faces, new friends, new guit-axes, new songs...and...new GAS.
Would love to come to another Southern Jam, but wouldn't want to have to go too much further. As with my compatriot, yoose haven't seen da lasta me, eder. ;)
Thank you, Keith, for your kind hospitality; thank you, TJ, for the wonderful pictures. To everyone else, thank you for all the memories to pull out and cherish.
I have a suggestion for a new name for "TR Boy;" having followed him down off of the mountain, in a billowing, blinding cloud of dust much larger than anything the Lone Ranger and Tonto ever could have hoped to raise, I think "Motoring Maniac Mike" is a really good choice if he tires of the old one...... ;) :D
Johnny, the Steely-Eyed Northern Girls are praying for your complete recovery. We love you...
Personally, I only had one disheartening experience over the weekend, and that was on Sunday. Do you know that Burger Kings in South Carolina don't sell hot tea? Only iced. (A real bummer.)
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Location: Califon, New Jersey | Thanks, Jim. I finally gave in and signed up using my work computer--my boss keeps things running well!
I'm glad it worked out this way--I have faces to go with the names and yes--I did have fun!!!! But I have to say--I did notice I never saw/heard you play.... :eek:
Otto--thanks again for the books--they really made my weekend! Up 'till they came out, I was sort of sitting there listening--which was good--but it was much more fun being a part of things!!! I'll be working up my own (in girl's keys :) ) so there will be even more fun in the future...I warned you--I'll be back...
Iffy--how are you??? Let us know-- What'd the Doc say? Praying for his wisdom and your quick recovery!
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by Joisey Goil #2:
Thanks, Jim. I finally gave in and signed up using my work computer--my boss keeps things running well!
I'm glad it worked out this way--I have faces to go with the names and yes--I did have fun!!!! But I have to say--I did notice I never saw/heard you play.... :eek:
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Location: Califon, New Jersey | Thanks, g8r! It was great meeting you--honestly, I can't remember the last time I played 12 bar blues.... :eek:
Only kidding!!!...it was fun--almost like being in a band again ;) I'm glad Karen asked me to tag along. I don't know who usually goes to which events, but hopefully we will meet again. It was inspiring to see/hear so many talented musicians. And the songwriting....what a hoot!
Glad everyone's home safe and (almost) sound...
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Location: Califon, New Jersey | You're on, Jim. As long as I have chords (and words), I'm ok!! We'll have to choose something from one of the books...
I'll have to learn how to do the quotes....this is too much fun--I could get into trouble spending time on here....
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Location: Slightly northwest of Trader Jim | Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
I know the name Bubba is a punchline, but we owe that guy a debt of gratitude. How about when somebody goes out of their way to help someone else, we call it "pulling a bubba"? No Capt. He intoduced himself as "Bubba". His real name was "Perry", and he is a volunteer fireman for the county. I don't know too much more about him, other than he and his girlfriend were sent as Angels, in our time of need. I pray that goodness follows him, where ever he goes. |
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| Originally posted by Gway:
I pray that goodness follows him, where ever he goes. Just "pay it forward."
Glad y'all made it home. |
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| Originally posted by Joisey Goil #2:
I'll have to learn how to do the quotes....this is too much fun--I could get into trouble spending time on here....
Cheryl :D Look to the far right of the member's name whose post you want to quote, and press the ""
The danger is spending the time reading and posting that you should be spending playing guitar :eek: ;) :D |
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Location: SoCal | I just looked at all the pictures posted so far. Looks great. Somebody needs to go thru and name everybody in the pics. I recognize a lot of people, but there are a few I don't know.
Too bad you couldn't find a prettier setting for the gathering (no point in working on that, it would be impossible)..... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Originally posted by Joisey Goil #2:
I'll have to learn how to do the quotes....this is too much fun--I could get into trouble spending time on here....
Cheryl :D Like this? After a couple years I learned to delete the part of the quote that I didn't want to quote.
If you can get in trouble from spending all your time at work and home on this site, buying way more Ovations than you need and traveling great distances to meet people in person that you only previously met on an internet chat site, then the OFC has accomplished its mission (even though Al's mission statement doesn't include these goals.) |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
I just looked at all the pictures posted so far. Looks great. Somebody needs to go thru and name everybody in the pics. I recognize a lot of people, but there are a few I don't know.
Too bad you couldn't find a prettier setting for the gathering (no point in working on that, it would be impossible)..... Paul, I named just about everybody in the first couple sets of pics, I think. Look between the pictures. |
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by Joisey Goil #1 a/k/a Jewel's Mom:
Personally, I only had one disheartening experience over the weekend, and that was on Sunday. Do you know that Burger Kings in South Carolina don't sell hot tea? Only iced. (A real bummer.)
Hugs and love to all,
--Karen You mean you can drink tea hot?? :D
BTW: Cheryl Welcome to the OFC. :) |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Just a quick note:
Thanx for all the well wishes and prayers.
Thursday I get some internal ankle hardware. No external ankle bracelets fer me (not that there's anything wrong with that ;) ). I do wish I had had some of these new pain meds for the trip home! 
I'm composing a long 'thanx' that I hope to get posted tomorrow. Until then, this is the future walkin' barometer signing out... |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Maribeth and I had a super fantastic time this weekend…..
Many,many thanks to Keith for hosting this….You bring a new meaning to Southern hospitality by going above and beyond to make sure everyone enjoyed themselves.
Your Daddy is a hoot! I thoroughly enjoyed playing and singing a lot of good ole classic country music with him (we’ll work on that timin’ thing ;) )
We even did some firsts….like….Johnny Cash on banjo, Willie on banjo, even "Stairway to heaven" on banjo!! (which Trader Jim said was "Just plain wrong on so many levels”….. :p )
Thanks also to Dave and Jan Palmer and to ALL of your family and friends who were there….No one felt like a stranger !
Good to see all the SSJ regulars again!…..TJ, Gway, G8R, Beggin, Jas, CrimsonMike, & Nicky, Otto, Blue, MusicMike……
Got to meet some new OFC family member for the 1st time…..Capo Guy (loved your singing & pickin’) Richard (the Artist) from downunder (Super nice guy who didn’t sleep the whole weekend!)
Cheryl (Joisey goil #2) a lovely songbird (I see she finally joined the OFC!)
And IFFY…..From the minute we meet we started to have fun! Great guy with a great outlook on life…Even after he had broken his ankle, he never lost his sense of humor!
He still could laugh and joke while in extreme pain (right foot turned 90 degrees from where it should have been!) All the way down the mountain, at the hospital, and on the way back I never heard him complain….Johnny you’re one tough ole bird! (we discussed maybe he should change his screen name to "Slippy Iffy" :eek: :D )
It was good to see Beal again (great guitars and fine singin’) and Karen (Joisey goil #1) I enjoyed making music with you again…you have a wonderful voice (so does Cheryl…..must be a Joisey goil thang!)
And sorry about the dusty trip down the mountain….If it can’t do anything else, my ole truck can COAST! And to keep from heating up the brakes I just let ‘er go……I noticed you kept up pretty good in spite of the dust storm……… :D
It was nice also to meet some of the wives and youngins of a few members….Sandy, Vanessa, Amy, and all the others I can’t remember their names….
Great Friends – Great Music – Great Food = GREAT TIME
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Location: Califon, New Jersey | Originally posted by g8r:
The danger is spending the time reading and posting that you should be spending playing guitar :eek: ;) :D [/QB] Well spoken...but now I await future gatherings--gotta get ready to play with y'all!
Thanks for the directions :)
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Location: Califon, New Jersey | Originally posted by Capo Guy:
BTW: Cheryl Welcome to the OFC. :) Thanks Capo Guy! And thanks to all for the welcomes--I'm enjoying being a part of the fun--as long as you continue to behave yourselves :eek:
I didn't do a lot of reading--why the jr. member?
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Cheryl, it takes either 25 or 50 posts for the Jr. member to go away. At this rate only a few days! :D |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | No Problem Cheryl... Just add a coupla dozen songs to the 'Insomniac Music' thread... :cool: |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | WOW, just looked at the pics TJ took. What a great time it looks like everybody had.
Beggin......keep wearin that hat, buddy! (like I should talk!) |
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Location: Central Florida | I'm here! Checkin' in late but I'm here! Darn crazy weekend drivers tried to take me out twice on the way home Sunday (26 southbound was a GAUNTLET!!) but God loves a fool so I got through both near misses without even losing any paint. :D Sounds like He put in a little overtime for TJ, too. Glad to hear you, Iffy, and Gway got through your obstacles okay Jim!
Well, not much to be said that hasn't been said very nicely already so let me just add my thanks to Keith and Co. for hosting this thing. The food, the fun, the hospitality... Nothing short of fantastic!
And a huge heartfelt thanks to ALL of the OFC family who were there for making this weekend such an uplifting experience. My Wild Eyed Southern Brothers who got me started with this craziness, (Beggin, Jas, G8R, CLMike and Nicky, TRBoy, Trader Jim, and the conspicuously missing Tidewater Tim) and all the new friends and their families that I met this weekend (Richard, Keith, Blues, Iffy, Gway, Capo, Karen, Cheryl, Music, Beal, Chris. This is truly a rare and wonderful group. Love y'all!
Thanks again, War Eagle. The cabin, the country, and the company were nothing short of amazing. It was all as perfect as could be.
Cold?? Hardly!! The music, love, and fellowship radiating from that piece of mountain this weekend were more than a match for a little temperature drop.
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | New Pic's on the Gathering Page or here:
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Thanks for lookin' after our boy from Downunder. I reckon he had the time of his life. Can't wait to hear all about it first hand.
I gotta say, those pictures look idyllic. What a great weekend for all those who attended. What a great location. Did anyone take video?
First AJ, now Richard. You could cut the jealousy down here with a rusty blunt knife. I'm green with envy. |
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Location: GA USA | I know Richard was taking video. With all the gear he's bringing home, there was no room in his weight allowance for a laptop. But I suspect he'll find a way to log on at the hotel and at least read some posts. I guess we'll see you at g8rbowl '09, muzza. It's your turn to come over.
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Location: Sydney, Australia | What a hoot! Yeehaaah!!
Thanks for all who made this a fantastic weekend which I will never forget. A big thanks to Keith for letting us destroy his Cabin (well mess it up some anyway). A big special thanks to the Captain for picking me up from the airport, minding my guitars and generally being a swell guy.
Iffy, hope the ankle gets better soon. If you weren't such a (** party affiliation deleted **) supporter we would've stopped arguing earlier and you would have gone to bed before the frost and not slipped.
What a great bunch of people. I'd love to come again, but I'll have to find someone to pay for my airfares again, and that doesn't happen often. What a booming sound with a room full of Ovations playing all at once.
Muzz we'll have to get together soon so you can see my new baby and get even more jealous. What a beauty, thanks Al. I haven't even plugged it in yet, but my fingers have adapted to that extra 1/16" with gay abandon. I first touched it at 1:00am on Saturday at Beggin's and by 3 in the afternoon could no longer play a narrow neck properly. That extra real estate is wonderful. Everytime I open the case my heart flutters when I see what's inside the case.
I ate all my grits. In my defence, I passed on the grits on Sunday morning so I could try the biscuit - I was showing my ability to try new things. But don't worry about sending care packages of grits, I'll get by somehow. |
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Location: GA USA | Originally posted by The Artist (FKA Richard):
my fingers have adapted to that extra 1/16" with gay abandon Insert Bealism here.
Good to hear from you, buddy. I guess you woke up. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | I'm working on really weird hours. I wake up at 4:00am and have to wait for things to open so I can have breakfast. I'm just about to head off to the Natural History Museum, if I can find it.
I'm giving my fingers a real workout. Lucky I have to go sightseeing or my fingertips would be just one big blister. Man I love that git! |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Yeah, you're rurnt (that's North Carolina for ruined) now that you've played a 1 3/4. |
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Location: East Tennessee | Manly Necks rock. |
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Location: Indiana | Thanks for the great pictures. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Well here’s my attempt to express my fond thanx to ya’ll in no particular order, sans exclamation points and emoticons (not enough room for ‘em all).
War Eagle (Keith) , your generosity, southern hospitality, talents and especially your family (both personal and community) are just outstanding and sets a very high (no pun intended) hosting standard within the OFC.
TRboy (Mike) and Maribeth , how can I express my gratitude for that ‘special’ greeting from a special couple? Mike, thanx for MedEvac. I love that heater in your truck. Maribeth, did you get to take any ‘Mason apples’ home?
Capo Guy (Mike) , I’ll never look at my cat in the same way. Great to meet you. Let’s catch the next jam…
Captain_Lovehandles (Jas) , I can’t think of a time when I didn’t see ya without a guitar and a smile. Had fun, did ya?
AKA Richard , thoroughly enjoyed our fireside chat just prior to my pratfall. I’m sure TR enjoyed your company during our trip to Clyde. Loved that smile when you pulled out that 08C. Hopefully someone got a pic of that moment. If ya ever change your OFC nomer, how ‘bout TimTamMan? They were outrageously delicious.
Beggin (Jim) , I know you’ve never met a stranger. You’re a hoot. I watched ya jamming with Nicky and Keith's daughter and thought it a special moment.
MusicMishka (Mike) , what a joy and blessing to have you there. Thanx for the ‘moment’ in the kitchen. Here’s hoping that ya’ll will be more comfortable at the next jam.
Gway (Gary) , I don’t know what TJ and I would have done without you on that trip back. Thanx for going out of your way to tend my needs. BTW, you need to relate the ‘long hair’ experience on I95 (a la “Signs” by Five Man Electrical Band).
Otto (Bill) , I didn’t get much of a chance to talk with you but your ‘books’ really kicked the jamming into high gear (hint, hint for the rest of us).
CrimsonLake (Mike) , it was great to meet the creator of the ‘Iffy’ tag. Now if we can just stay out of trouble…
g8r (Serge) , talking ‘bout adding energy to a gathering, yo da man. I sure hope I can make the ‘Bowl Jam’.
BluesSailor (Brad) , I sure enjoyed gabbin’ and pickin’ with ya in the kitchen (actually it wasn’t you, just that FD!). As an afterthought I should have loaned ya the Academy for you next voyage. Full sails and high tides to ya…
Joisey Goil #1 a/k/a Jewel's Mom (Karen) , it was really nice to have a couple of live ‘girlie necks’ finger picking those ‘O’s & ‘A’s. Plus yours and Cheryl’s angelic voices added a sweet element to the testosterone filled cabin.
Joisey Goil #2 (Cheryl) , lady, ya gotta open up and come outta that shell. Seriously, I think you had the most fretboard time other than TR. I’m glad you joined the OFC. Now get rid of that ‘Junior Member’ status.
Mauvais Beal , I sensed that your arrival was the official OFC Jam stamp of approval. I really appreciated the ‘rest of the story’ on my 3 PU assy UK2. I won’t be washing that case you signed. Hope your pet is doing better…
Chris Campbell (future OFCer?), you fascinated me with your ability to play fill over the others. I still say you should have been amped. Good luck with your CD project.
Bubba (Perry) , you’re proof that angels can take any form. Where ever you are, bless you.
Trader Jim (Jim) , what can I say, my dear friend that I haven’t said before? You’re really someone special. Good thing you didn’t have your stress test right after our return, eh?
Thanx also to the OFC brides that did so much to enable and enhance the festivities. BTW, the UTEs (aka youn’ uns ) were awesome and so well behaved. Congrats to all the parents.
My apologies if I missed anyone (CRS is not an option, just persistent) and also for the early wake up call at the cabin.
Well I grinned, smiled and laughed so hard at the Jam that I'm gonna have the surgeon check to see if I did any permanent damage to my jaw hinges.
Thanx to all of ya'll... |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Thanks for the kind thoughts Johnny!
We all hope that you have a quick and full recovery, and will expect you at the g8rbowl in January. |
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Location: East Tennessee | Johnny,
When they say "Break A Leg" before performing, Don't take them seriously. :D
Hope your ankle mends fast. Yes you will be able to forecast approaching hurricanes better than the Weather Channel. |
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| Glad you're on the mend, Johnny. Listen to the docs and don't try to overdo it. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Till January.
Nice to meet you too so till the next time.......... |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | 2ifbyC : Iffy, you are a blessing! I never saw you without a smile and a kind word; I'm looking forward to our next meeting...Heal fast and well and green grass and high tides!
BTW: the little ones will grow fast and become hardier...I think for 21 months, "little Mishka" did pretty well...he loved the tent on Friday night...SWMBO was the real champ as usual...her first time camping and she never complained even after working two nights in a row Wednesday and Thursday!
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Location: Califon, New Jersey | Iffy--now I'm embarrassed! Didn't mean to be a 'piggy', but haven't had that much music fun in years--literally! Thanks for putting up with me... :eek: And, no, I'm not shy...don't meet many strangers either. :p
Lots of wonderful memories--showed some of the guys at work the photos of the scenery--especially the group git photo! Had trouble getting back to reality this morning. 5 am was really early...
Have to thank Karen again, so many new friends. Still processing it all! The way I'm going, I won't be jr for very long...
Will continue to pray for your quick recovery--and that the doc puts you back together very carefully!
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Joisey Goil #2:
Iffy--now I'm embarrassed! Didn't mean to be a 'piggy' My statement was an observation, not an indictment. :D Now if you sing like me, then you would have a reason to be embarrassed!   |
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Location: GA USA | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Captain_Lovehandles (Jas) , I can’t think of a time when I didn’t see ya without a guitar and a smile. Had fun, did ya? And how often was the guitar your Academy? How can such a cheap guitar be so much fun to play? (The rest of the time it was g8r's 87C) |
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Location: WNC-God's Country | Hello Everyone,
It was great finally meeting all of you...I see by the posts that everyone had a great time...Thanks so much for chipping in for the food and the gift certificate...Me and my family had a blast with all of you and I look forward to doing it again when everyone sobers up..
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Keith,
My wife and I were really impressed by the pictures of your cabin and the beautiful country around it. I thought Idaho was remote. She used to vacation in the Smokies when her family lived in the Midwest. We were hoping to get over that way when we were in Charlotte this summer, but ran out of time.
I had to scroll fast through the pictures of all those scruffy looking old guys, so she wouldn't think I was hanging out with a bunch of bums. I told her it was a hillbilly theme. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
hillbilly theme... ... early Halloween party! ;) |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | A Halloween party would have some better costumes. You guys had the scruffy old guy thing down, especially the one with you in the cast, Iffy. I really liked the tent city picture. Beautiful setting that almost made me want to start camping again. |
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Location: GA USA | And from what I heard, they were COLD FEMA tents. There was room in the cabin loft with me, Mark, and it was toasty with the wood burning stove down below. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I like those old cabins. Ours probably only has half the character as Keith's. Many of the "cabins" around ours replaced the real cabins with a vacation home that cost about $100,000 per minute of use. But they could justify spending a bunch of money on a place that never gets used, because the real estate values always go up, right?
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | .....I'd like to wish Keith & Vanessa a belated Happy Anniversery (Sunday the 19th)
Sorry everyone "bugged out" early Sunday.....
Happy 11th!!!! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by TRboy:
Happy 11th!!!! Oh my, didn't know that.
Here's to many, many more for a lovely couple! |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | It was ours as well on Sunday (23rd). Since we didn't make it up the mountain, went and saw Appaloosa instead :D |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Happy 23rd you two! Many More! V and I are coming up on our 7th on Nov. 10th... |
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Location: GA USA | Richard, if you're monitoring this channel, gimme a call. |
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Location: GA USA | Originally posted by Tim in Tidewater:
It was ours as well on Sunday (23rd). Tim! Our 23rd is a week from this Sunday. Congrats to both our wives, lucky broads that they are. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Amy and I will be having our 19th in November as well. Congrats to all. |
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Location: closely held secret | Our 30th is Monday. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Unless someone has objections, how 'bout we untack this thread and make some more room up top? |
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Location: GA USA | And we could delete the 08 tour from the fan gatherings, I guess. |
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