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Joined: August 2006 Posts: 3145
Location: Marlton, NJ | Hey all. Got back from the fest a little while ago. First and foremost - I want to thank Gator, Mrs. Gator and the little Gator for opening up their house to this crazy group. I felt like I was visiting old friends... which I guess I was! Sergio - you and the Mrs. are very warm and gracious hosts... thank you!
My fingers are close to bleeding, we played so much. It was great to see some old friends - Jas, Beggin and TR - and to meet some new ones - Gator, TraderJim, Gway and Designzilla - and I'm very disappointed that I missed Beal and Jeff.
Last night I learned some cool techniques from TR, which I promptly forgot today. Mrs. Gator is a great cook!
Of course got to play some great guitars - 1537, Custom Legend, Tak EF360, UTE, Adamas II, another 47RI. Got to hear what my mandolin should sound like - thanks TR! Learned the backstories to a couple of country songs - thanks TR again.. I think. Thanks to Beggin for the non-slip pick.
While I'm typing, they're still there plugging away and most definitely having a great time. I hope Beal came.
The bad news is, I had to leave early - the good news is, I'll see almost everyone in Amelia.
Thanks again guys and gals - it was great seeing you all!
Some pics:
TR Playing my Mando:
TraderJim and Gator (Sergio):
TR providing some much needed rhythm:
BegginJim relaxing and taking in the atmosphere:
CaptainLovehandles (Jas) and Designzilla plugging away:
The collection:
The inmates:
Front Row: TraderJim, Gator, CrimsonLake, Gway
Back Row: CaptainLovehandles, BegginJim, Designzilla, TRBoy
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Joined: August 2006 Posts: 3145
Location: Marlton, NJ | Safe home boys!
Thanks again Sergio and Mrs. Gator. |
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Joined: September 2003 Posts: 9301
Location: south east Michigan | Nice.
Great group picture.
And I'm glad to see that you guys aren't to proud to use books / cheat sheets /safety nets when needed.
Pride go-eth before the fall
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Remember the Walendas!!! |
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Joined: August 2006 Posts: 3145
Location: Marlton, NJ | Brad - I'm pretty sure we pilfered some of your songs :-)
Without the books it would've been just white noise. |
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Joined: November 2005 Posts: 4827
Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | 'White Noise'
Good band name. |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842
Location: NJ | Not in the SouthBronx . . . |
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Joined: January 2007 Posts: 430
Location: WNC-God's Country | Is their a date for another jam yet? What about a date for Factory tour?
Keith |
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Joined: July 2005 Posts: 3410
Location: GA USA | No dates yet, Keith, but ideas are flowing. |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 5563
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Great pic's and sorry I missed it...I am still concidering a SW.VA. Jam (tri-state bowl) or what have ya...after May (graduation) all bets are off so to speak. I'm happy and glad for you all! |
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Joined: November 2004 Posts: 1374
| sorry that I hijacked the thread for a few posts guys. Thanks all for the well wishes for my wife and the e-mails..
Looks like it was a grand time for all.
safe trips home all.. one of these days we'll make it to one of these things.. fair warning.
Glenn |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 5563
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Glenn,
I missed the earlier posts...all the best wishes to you and Char and you are both in our prayers! |
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