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What: Cross-Hemisphere OFC Gathering
When: Begins Friday evening 17 July through Saturday 18 July (and into the 19th, who knows)
Where: Casa G8r (Gainesville, FL) PM me for addy
Who: Guest of Honor - Miguel, on his return from Northern US travels, and any and all OFCers
Why: You have to ask?
Alright all you Southern Boys, let's do this & show Miguel how we party! Any newer members in and around FL who haven't attended an OFC event, you're more than welcome (and encouraged) to attend. Guaranteed great time.
You road warriors who are in FL sometimes (you know who you are) - try to make it to this one! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast |  Alriiighty, nothing on my calendar for those dates! Barring the unknowns, count me in.
I'll check with the Gulf Coast herd and see what we can arrange. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | We'll just have to see about this one... |
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Location: Alagoas, Brazil | Now, if you can get your hands on a true picanha, you will know the meaning of churrasco. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Sorry, will just be getting back to NC
Have a good one for all of us. |
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Location: GA USA | Cholloway? Beggin? TR? Anybody wanna pool?
BTW, I had Shrimp & Grits for dinner the other night at Aunt Catfish's in Port Orange. It was the 2nd best I've had. |
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Location: Vernon CT | Serge,
It's your gathering,BUT, It's just not the same as: G8r Bowl II, "THE Southern Samba" :D |
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| Nothing's set in stone, Bob. I defer to the more creative minds like Jas to come up with the great names/logos. Technically, it would be G8r Bowl III (or more properly in this case, Três). |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by BT717:
It's your gathering,BUT, It's just not the same as: G8r Bowl II, "THE Southern Samba" Hey the Samba is 'hot' and since it's day-um'd hot down here now, let's save 'Gator Bowl III' for cooler weather...  |
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Location: Vernon CT | Only partially joking. What ever you call it,
It WILL be a blast!!! I only wish i was closer.
My son will be with me for 3 straight week in July so even if I could I couldn't. :(
ENJOY!!!!! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | I don't think I'll be able to make it as I will be on call that weekend. Let me see what I can do about switching out. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | man.....2nd time you guys have planned a gathering when I have a prior commitment. I am beginning to see a pattern here. |
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Location: GA USA | I like Samba OK. Maybe Southern Style Samba since it may serve as this year's Jamboree. But as long as it has that Brazilian sabor, it will be... ¡Groovisimo! |
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Location: Alagoas, Brazil | You got it wrong, people. Samba is a musical or dance stile. It is not used to refer a kind of party.
If you want to name a party of samba, then you should call it "pagode".
But, if I may humbly suggest, this should be called G8r Bowl III - Serenata Sulina.
C ya folks! |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Have a great time guys!!
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Location: Alagoas, Brazil | You should come too, AJ! Let´s make it a multicountry Southern Hemisphere happening. |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Mate I'd love to, but I'm still recovering from Amelia lol
Planning a trip to SoCal in Sept.
AJ :) |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | I want to do the Samba thing...I would love to do the Samba thing....however, I have previous commitments.
Y'all have a BIG time..I will look to the January g8r event. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Please tell me that there'll be more than three of us at Serges! Hey, I can't play drums, bass nor guitar... But I'll gladly bar tend da beer and coffee...  |
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| You'll be missed, Jim. |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Grab a cajone then anyone can play it!!
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by AussieJames:
Grab a cajone Day-um Jim,
For some reason, I just can't get over that that's a singular noun!  |
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Location: GA USA | I sure hope to come, Iffy. Maybe you could help me along by saying the '06C will be there. GA, TN, Carolina boys, c'mon! |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | What's on the menu??? |
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| Any requests, Colin? SWMBO loves to cook!
We're at least having picanha (grilled sirloin Brazilian churrasco style) in Miguel's honor. Anything else you might like (shrimp & grits?) let us know. |
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Location: GA USA | Now there's an offer! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
Maybe you could help me along by saying the '06C will be there. OK, that's one to go. Any other requests, ya'll? |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | shrimp and grits...far east delites...prepared with love from the beautiful Mrs. g8r.
I hate to miss this.
I heard that there may be a couple of guitars too! What brand do y'all play? |
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Location: GA USA | I'm partial to Taylors. |
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Location: Alagoas, Brazil | Gibson, for sure. |
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Location: Florida | 2ifbyC aka 'Iffy' passed the invite along to me(THANKS)
Sounds like a lot of fun, but I can't make to the Cross-Hemisphere OFC Gathering.
I've got a "club date" on the 17th and my wife and I are going to a "Fab Faux" concert in Ft. Lauderdale on the 18th.
Nibblegribitz
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For all those who might be interested, The Fab Faux is the best Beatle tribute band.
Comprised of bassist Will Lee, from the Paul Shaffer band on David Letterman Show, guitarist Jimmy Vivino of the Max Weinberg band on the Conan O'Brian Tonight Show, and New York musicians Rich Pagano, Frank Agnello and Jack Petruzzelli. They rarely get out of the New York area. http://www.thefabfaux.com/ |
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Location: GA USA | bump |
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| Thanks, Jas. I imagine Miguel is busy gearing up for his impending departure. One week from today he'll be here for the day on his way north. I'm looking forward to it. Too bad he won't get here on a Monday, we could have done an open mic together at the local jam night venue. |
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Location: GA USA | Well, I'd love to ride share, but I'm planning to come solo if I hafta. I just can't eat that good at home. |
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Location: Alagoas, Brazil | I had not a chance yet to start packing. I´ve been busy this weekend with something that happened here at work, and SWMBO was in a bad mood because I left home for work on Fri and returned in the wee hours of Monday morning. Yesterday I finally went shopping for the trip.
I will pack only on Friday, it seems. |
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Location: GA USA | You can pack light. When you blow through Atlanta I'll loan you some of my underwear. This a standing offer to all members. |
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Location: Alagoas, Brazil | I´d rather go commando. Thanks, but no, thanks. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Sure, air your differences... |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | OK, I had requests to bring the '06C-Koa and the 1779-USA. So I can take one more... which one? |
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Location: GA USA | I've already got my request in, but if nobody else says, don't you have an Eclipse? |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
don't you have an Eclipse? I'm currently cleaning and restringing the Eclipse for the trip. I won't have time to have it set up professionally, so we'll see how bad I do. |
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Location: Alagoas, Brazil | Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
You can pack light. When you blow through Atlanta I'll loan you some of my underwear. This a standing offer to all members. I´ll pass on the underwear, but maybe we could share a meal. According to my calculations, I´ll be in Atlanta on Wednesday, July, 8th. We could meet somewhere. |
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Location: GA USA | Let me know when you're coming through. Maybe we can work that out. T'would be cool. |
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Location: SoCal | Gator, how come you never host these things at a location I can get to easily? |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Hey Paul how about you organise something in September ;)
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Location: SoCal | Possibly, but I doubt if we'll get gator to come out from Florida..... |
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| You'd be surprised, Paul. I can get cheap flights to LAX (or use some FF miles). Only snafu for September is that's the time frame when we may be going to India to finalize the adoption and bring home our new daughter, so I couldn't commit solidly. |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | It would be great to see you again Serge
AJ |
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| Likewise, Jim. Maybe we can work something out where I swoop in on Moody when you'll be around. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by G8r:
shrimp & grits? Oh yeah, for breakfast (and even lunch)!  The first and only time I had any was at your place. I had it for dessert too! My taste buds were so happy, my tongue slapped my face silly...
Hope to get in mid-morning Sat at the latest.
What's the head count so far? |
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Location: GA USA | I have one head. |
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Location: Flahdaw | Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
I have one head. must....control....myself!!!!! |
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Location: Cicero, NY | BOB!! Back to the cellar!!!
WHO keeps on leaving that door unlocked...?!?!?! |
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Location: GA USA | One that plans to eat. How's that?!? |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | keep trying Jas...you're getting closer?! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | 
Ok, let's try this; how many elbows are attending the gathering. (Yes, ya must divide by two...) |
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Location: GA USA | But what I bring a box of elbow macaroni to snack on? That could mean a bunch. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | OK, I give up...  |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
But what I bring a box of elbow macaroni to snack on? That could mean a bunch. This is what is known as "Hardcore Jas"! :D :cool: |
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Location: GA USA | Hey, I was wondering... how many are planning to attend? |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Originally posted by Beggin:
This is what is known as "Hardcore Jas"! :D :cool: I must be slipping... I read this a couple of days ago, but I just got it now! |
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| Mike - you gonna make it? |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Doesn't look like it Serge :( . I can't afford to fly me and Nicky down there and 15 hours is just too long to drive for a weekend gig. One of these days...I do miss you Southern Boys (and Gals!). The Keith/Beggin' gathering is definitely on the calendar (whenever that is!). |
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Location: GA USA | Well dang. We'll miss you and Nick. I was practicing "6 o'clock" last night so's I could show you how good I haven't gotten on it. |
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| That's too bad, Mike. Miss seeing you and Nicky, but understand the difficulty. Here's to next time! |
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| Last minute bump. Jas rolls in tomorrow evening. Any last-minute stragglers? |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Ok y'all, quit havin fun and post a gratuitous picture or ten.
The part... uhh...gathering has started hasn't it? |
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| Originally posted by Beggin:
...post a gratuitous picture or ten.  |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Alllriiiighty, ya'll got my sippy cup out already!
Day-um Jas, you and Serge are timeless... as I grow older! 
Can hardly wait to meet Miguel... less than twelve hours.. |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | :(
Y'all have fun now... ya heah. |
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| First video: Miguel, "59th Street Bridge Song"
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Location: Cicero, NY | Very cool! Sounds great, Miguel! Who's on harmony and lead?
(And SWMBO is in love with your son, serge. Very cute.) |
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| That's Jas and G8r singing along, Serge on lead, Jas is playing uke to the side. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Nice. WIWT! |
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| A couple more:
Get Back Up - Grayson Capps
and the obligatory Southern jam song:
Cover of the Rolling Stone - Captain Hook and the Medicine Show |
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Location: Vernon CT | Miguel, Great Job! I hope those Nothernboys, (at least to you) took good care of you!! ;)
Looks like a great time!! |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Damn Jas...let it out with tha blues harp baby.
Serge, I can't get used to tha clean upper lip...singing was fiiinnnee though.
Iffy y Miguel, smile a little would ya?! Time for a little Top Shelf Rum shooter.
Nice work y'all!! |
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Location: Nashville TN. | Originally posted by BT717:
Miguel, Great Job! I hope those Nothernboys, (at least to you) took good care of you!! ;)
Looks like a great time!! LOL
That could restart the Civil War......
Looks like everyone had a great time.
Miguels Al D. Custom Legend looks great. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Just who is that clean shaven guy singin lead?? And here I am stuck at home.... Sorry I couldn't make it, but then again, it wouldn't have added much. |
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Location: Reisterstown, Maryland | Looks like a great time! Sounds like it too!
Anita |
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Location: South of most, North of few | At Serge's, it's always a great time. |
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Location: Alagoas, Brazil | Ok, folks, these were really special vacations.
I met G8r and Mr Big, got a new Ovation, went to Nashville, met PEZ in New York, talked to Kaki, came back to Gatorsville for the meeting, met Oh Capitain, My Capitain Lovehandles and Mr. Aerospace Oranjejuice Iffy, tasted Mrs. G8r Divine Indian Cousine, played with the very handsome Mr. G8r Jr., got a real special t-shirt, went to a Real American Wedding, took LOTS OF PICTURES and got a long nice story to tell.
To put it in simple words: it's been 4000 miles of pure fun and friendship.
Well, I am leaving tomorrow morning, and I'm already looking forward to come again for more.
Thanks to all of you folks, who made this time really special!
Best regards,
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Location: GA USA | 'Twas great indeed. Miguel is a real OFCer, if you know what I mean. He's planning to make it to G8rbowl 3. So y'all come! Our new Buddy Paulo is a groovy cat as well.
I am now more at home at Casa de G8r than about anywhere. Who was the first one downstairs with li'l g8r to take him outside to whiz? I don't think they've told the kid they have indoor plumbing.
Two words... shrimp'n grits!
The biggest advantage of having a small crowd: You've never seen Iffy play so much guitar.
And anybody who makes the blanket statement that koa doesn't sound great has not played Iffy's 06C. Mrs G8r has pretty much put her foot down about any more guitars, but even she was lusting after that beauty.
Thanks again for a great time.
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Just another grand gathering!
Miguel, it was a pleasure to meet you and Paulo. I hope ya'll had a great trip. Looking forward to our next meeting.
As usual, the friendship, food, beverages, atmosphere and music was outstanding at the Serge Casa. My sincerest thanx to Serge, Jhimli and Rohan!!!
I posted a few pics on my NING PAGE .
If the attendees want all my pics, LMK! |
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Location: Nashville TN. | It was a pleasure maybe next time you visit my city
and and we can get Kim & John out for lunch at Chatterlys |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by PEZ:
we can get Kim & John out for lunch at Chatterlys I'd prefer dinner; more time to show our appreciation for their fantastic assistance!  |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Originally posted by PEZ:
we can get Kim & John out for lunch at Chatterlys I'd prefer dinner; more time to show our appreciation for their fantastic assistance! |
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Location: Alagoas, Brazil | Well, you know that I should have spent more time in New York. So, maybe next year we can have this dinner.
Some pics of G8r´s:
That was a nice time, indeed. |
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by CrimsonLake:
Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Originally posted by PEZ:
we can get Kim & John out for lunch at Chatterlys I'd prefer dinner; more time to show our appreciation for their fantastic assistance! |
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