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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Nicely Done!
Nicky looks more and more like his Pappa!
Wait: I know those songs.....
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Location: Indiana | Trader Jim-
Sorry if I'm missing a previous discussion but, what's the story behind this?
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Location: Slightly northwest of Trader Jim | Originally posted by Jonmark Stone:
Trader Jim-
Sorry if I'm missing a previous discussion but, what's the story behind this?
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Location: East Tennessee | Wow great pictures.
How about lowering the music stand for Nicky.
BTW; Trader how do you like the CA cargo?(AKA The Mouse Guitar).
Also where are the capos? |
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Location: Indiana | Ahhhh, a CA Cargo. Interesting. |
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Location: Jet City | That was the surprise?
Jim, let me know when you get tired of it. :D |
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by Damon67:
That was the surprise?
Jim, let me know when you get tired of it. :D  |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Well, once again, I am humbled by the amount of talent and hospitality possessed by OFC members. The Beggin's opened their house to all and really went out of their way to make sure everyone felt at home.
The humbled part was when they allowed me to play with them plugged in, even though my playing could be best described as the sound of a chicken walking on the fret board of a guitar. There are some really good players and singers in this group, and I probably could have been of better use in the audience or fetching beer for the others.
Anyway, I would like to publicly thank Jim and his lovely wife Sandy for letting my family become a part of theirs, Mr. and Mrs. TR for the great T shirts as a memento of the occasion, and all the others that showed up to make this a memorable experience.  |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | ARGHHH!!!
Will there EVER be an OFC event when something around here DOESN't get in the way???
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Location: GA USA | Thank you thank you thank you Beggins. Fun as always, and I got to meet some cool new people including Mrs. Trader & Li'l Trader, the TnT family, some new Beggins that I had never met, and my new favorite singer, the amazing Otto. Once Jim creates a gallery in Fan Gatherings, I'll add some pix.
And I hate to brag, but what the heck... I DESTROYED the competition in the songwriting challenge, though that momentous victory did little to lessen the shame from the whoopin' Mrs. Beggin put on me in wii bowling. |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Yeah....but your song didn't have the "commercial" appeal like mine did.... :D
It was a fantastic song though....I've got a-feelin' it's gonna be one of Jimbo's most requested songs.....
I'll post some thank you later.... |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | That looks like ya'll had a big time!!
Congratulations. |
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| A HUGE time! Cannot express enough thanks to the Beggins for their gracious and generous (Southern) hospitality, by opening their beautiful home to a bunch of middle-aged men who met on the Internet. Many thanks, too, to TRBoy and his SWMBO for the PA system and custom embroidered shirts. It was great meeting all the other SWMBO's, who all hit it off like old friends. That's not unexpected since it takes a special someone to put up with our GAS, and once you see the "family portrait" you'll see just how much cumulative GAS there was!
It was truly great to see old friends, and it was a privilege as always for this hack to be allowed to play with such a fine group. It was an even greater honor to meet and sing along side Otto, who's voice needs to be on many, many recordings.
As always, to those who weren't - YOU SHOULDA BEEN THERE! |
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Location: big island | i wanna hear more about otto's red adamas... i see it in the pic beggin just posted on the gatherings thread. that is luscious! |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Thanks to everyone that came to Simpleville this weekend. It was a great guitar, family, and fun event. The more that the Southern crew (and a few Northern converts) get together, the more fun and fellowship we have. Thanks to all for helping make this an amazing event.
There were many SWMBOs and future OFC'ers here, and they added to the festivities in so many ways.
We laughed, played, laughed, sang, laughed, ate, told some great stories and more than a few lies. Mrs. g8r ended the event when she quieted the group and told a joke, "What is the sexiest animal on tha farm?"......
We missed those that couldn't make it for many uncontrollable reasons and wished that (like our other get togethers) that y'all were with us.
As the last person was leaving, it was mentioned that we need to do it again in the fall. Mrs. Beggin stepped forward and said "why don't we do it here again?!". A heartfelt statement from someone who had just attended her first OFC Jam. She now knows what "shoulda been there" means, and I doubt that she will miss another event.
I have started a thread for pics in the "Ovation Fan Gatherings" section.
Thanks to all again, it was a BLAST!!
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| Originally posted by lanaki:
i wanna hear more about otto's red adamas... i see it in the pic beggin just posted on the gatherings thread. that is luscious! Luscious doesn't begin to describe it. Dead mint, with Charlie's signature on the label, and for an unbelievable price. THE find of the last couple years. All the volume, tone and playability you'd expect from an early Adamas I. Otto is a very lucky man. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Special thanks, also, to Capo Guy for sending a little something special to the attendess.
We were sorry y'all couldn't be here.
But "Life Is Good"!! :D ;) |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Well....I had a long winded reply typed up, but I'm pretty much repeating what everyone has said already....
I'd just like to say a BIG "Thank You" to everyone at SSJII for making it a success and a VERY enjoyable and FUN weekend! From the "regulars" to the new guys (Tim In Tidewater & family...'Ol Trader & family...and "newest" new guy...OTTO,who is a great singer and I like his taste in music!)
We ALL laughed,joked,sang,chatted,played some good music on some fantastic guitars,ate (to much! :o ;) )great food,relaxed,made new friends,reunited with old ones.....for 3 days of good old time Southern hospitality!!
THANK YOU Mr&Mrs Beggin for hostin' SSJamII....can't wait for III...
.....Sorry we missed Randy,MusicMike,and Steve...maybe next time guys...
{edit}...(I've just read Beggin's post and it's almost echoes everything I just (slowly) typed but I'm postin' it anyways!!! :D ) |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Nice! Looks like ya'll had a great time! Donna was just as disappointed as I was we couldn't make it. She was excited to see so many SWMBOs at the gathering. She really wants to meet more "OFC wives".
Congrats on a fun weekend! Did you get any video or audio? |
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Location: GA USA | Originally posted by Beggin:
Mrs. Beggin stepped forward and said "why don't we do it here again?!". A heartfelt statement from someone who had just attended her first OFC Jam. Uhh, it was her second. |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | He's had to much PeachTea..... |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by TRboy:
He's had to much PeachTea..... ...apparently |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | A couple people asked me today about the armrest on my daughter's 1868, so I thought I would post a link & recommendation. Cool idea and it does work! Unfortunately, they don't offer any in Walnut (yet...)
John Pearse® Armrest
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | I absentmindedly forgot to offer my sincerest gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. TRboy for all of their help this weekend. They provided a great awning and PA system, embroidered Jam shirts, food and desserts to die for. Most of all, we appreciate there support and friendship. Could NOT have done it without y'all!!
Kudos to tha Trader for repairing my house too!! ;) |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Ahh,It was nuttin'......
Glad to help make the Jam a SUPER time! |
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'Bout time for a "Southern Style Jam II"
