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Location: Simpsonville, SC | It's time to start planning for the Southern Style Jam II. SWMBO has consented to having the Jam at our home in Simpleville (Simpsonville, SC) this year and also agreed to a weekend event (as opposed to tha one day event last year in Asheville).
We won't have to worry about the heat or rain, but if the weather behaves, I have a large backyard, deck and patio that we can take full advantage of. There is room for a few to crash here and nearby hotels for those that prefer not to stay up until the wee hours playin songs from the songbook.
I am looking at either June 13-15 or June 20-22 and would appreciate everyone's input as to their preferred date. Early arrivals and/or late departures are not a problem.
I hope to see the "usuals" and some noobs here and will do my best to provide all with some good 'ol Southern Hospitality.
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Location: South of most, North of few | Sounds like a good time Jimbo. Baring any unforeseen circumstances, count me in. Dates are flexible. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | And a good time WILL be had by all! June 20-22 is probably better for me. I know I won't have to convince Nicky! And odds are SWMBO will probably tagalong as well. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | June 20-22 is the NAMM show in Nashville and we were planning on hitting that on the way back from New Mexico. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | TJ: Brang tha gang with ya, Pauly still owes me a rematch in that stupid racin game, and Bonnie has to help me in level 2 of Spider Solitare.
Crimson: You, Nicky and SWMBO??!!! That would indeed be a GREAT treat.
Beal: dates aren't fixed yet, y'all comin back thru tha NC hills after NAMM? |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | OK, sounds like a plan...June 20-22 works for me: the earlier date won't...I'm in at this point! Still need to check swmbo's schedule...I've got the PA and the transportation to bring "several" guitars...lol |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Hey Jimbo!
Southern Style Jam II.....WOO HOO!
I'll get with my scheduling service in the next couple of days and see if I have those dates open! :D .......(More than likely I'll still be workin' on the bathroom remodel.... :eek: :D ) |
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Location: big island | perhaps... |
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Location: GA USA | Nothin' could be finer. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | ...than an Ovation in Carolina (er).... |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Six to seven attendees (plus families) is not bad for a little over 12 hours......and I really look forward to seeing all of y'all again (even TRboy :p ).
All of those that have said they will attend have been to either the Southern Style Jam I, Zillafest or the g8rBowl or all of them in some cases. Some of us will be at Amelia in a coupla weeks too. We have had a great time at each and have been extended the best hospitality that can be had.
I have seen a number of new members join the OFC since the first Southern Style Jam, last year, and y'all should really come and join us. It is a super opportunity to get a chance to play Ovations and Adamii, of many different flavors, that you may have only read about before. (WARNING: GAS is a common side effect of these events). I really enjoy these get togethers and have established new friendships from each one.
Sooooo..............C'MON DOWN (or up) AND JOIN US!!!! If you can't come for the whole weekend, fell free to drop in anytime from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.
You won't regret it.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | My knowledge of Southern geography is not too good. Any of you guys close to Charlotte, NC the weekend before July 4? By close, I mean within about 100 miles. It might be closer if I don't have a rental car. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Hey Jim - where exactly is Simpleville? |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Me.....(about)113 miles (2hrs.3mins.approx) T.REST
Beggin.....(about)104 miles (1hr.46mins.approx) SIMPLEVILLE |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Beggin, just got the okedokey from the wife, so it looks like you and Mike will get the rematch with Paul. Save the Marley room. |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Originally posted by TRboy:
Me.....(about)113 miles (2hrs.3mins.approx) T.REST
Beggin.....(about)104 miles (1hr.46mins.approx) SIMPLEVILLE * * * * * * * * * * *
Well I can't get the links to work.....and after 3 seconds past you can't edit you post! :mad: |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Originally posted by TRboy:
Me.....(about)113 miles (2hrs.3mins.approx) T.REST
Beggin.....(about)104 miles (1hr.46mins.approx) SIMPLEVILLE |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | I got the links to work TR, but they pointed to Charlotte.
Simpsonville, SC, is conveniently located 7 miles south of Greenville, SC. Which is between Charlotte, NC (100 miles NE) and Atlanta, Ga.(140 miles SW) on I-85. We actually have an International Airport..teehee.. (GSP).
If anyone would like to fly in, I will be happy to send the Beggin Limo ('75 Opel GT) to pick ya up!!
As the boys up North would say "An offer youse can't refuse"! |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Google maps lists 113 miles to T.R. from Charlotte but it takes you all the way into Greenville to pick up I85 but I go by way of Greer/Spartanburg and trim about 9 miles off....(Moonshine backroads ;) ) |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | speakin of which...where's that quart ya promised me? |
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by Beggin:
I got the links to work TR, but they pointed to Charlotte.
Simpsonville, SC, is conveniently located 7 miles south of Greenville, SC. Which is between Charlotte, NC (100 miles NE) and Atlanta, Ga.(140 miles SW) on I-85. We actually have an International Airport..teehee.. (GSP).
If anyone would like to fly in, I will be happy to send the Beggin Limo ('75 Opel GT) to pick ya up!!
As the boys up North would say "An offer youse can't refuse"! 
A picture is worth a thousand words. :D |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Thanks Mike!
ummmm...aaahhhh...seems to me me that you and SWMBO are just about 3 1/2 hours away from here....not a real journey as such, but just a lovely little drive thru tha Blueridge Mountains (to which, I hope to be a resident of someday).
I know that Dolly would be quite mad if y'all weren't there for a weekend, BUT, you would have a lot more fun here.
Just food for thought friend!!!
BTW: where have I seen that picture before??!! |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Seems as if the weekend of June 20-22 is the date that most are available. We are busy the weekend before the 4th so that is out.
Therefore the Southern Style Jam II will be the weekend of June 20-22. Mark it on your calendars!! |
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| SWMBO has to check her teaching calendar first, but this is a tentative commitment from the g8r family. Thanks, Jim, should be a blast. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Wouldn't be tha same without y'all g8r's! Hope you can make it!! |
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'Bout time for a "Southern Style Jam II"
