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Location: Newington, CT | Done! :cool:
I have e-mailed Judy to notify her that we are desirous of taking over her place on the weekend of the 5th, 6th and 7th of June.
As I have more updates, I will pass them along immediately!
Uhhhhhhhhhhhh...Would you all please let me know who will be attending?
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Location: Vernon CT | I'll be there!!!!!
Again, I won't be needing a room as I live 25 mins away.
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Better be careful. Bad things happen when Toby "aliviates" himself. I would assume if "Toby" can make it out from
Az. he can afford a room. :rolleyes:
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| Sorry, Alan. We don't mean to hijack your thread. Look over some of the old threads announcing earlier gatherings, though, and you'll see all manner of tangents and useless asides. It's all part of the fun & close friendships many of us share, and a way to let off steam in anticipation of the event. Eventually, folks get back on topic (only to go off, then back on, etc.). |
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by Phil Wong:
BT717 candles mean matches. That may not be the best thing if Tobinski can make it from AZ. We may all have gas when we get together but his may be of the methane variety. Ahhh, I just got evicted from my Apt so unless Tob... , I mean anyone was going to take me up on my offer, can't help you. ;)
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Alan,
Since last Thanksgiving I have been making monthly trips to West Hartford. My mother-inlaw sold her house in New York and is now living with my sister-inlaw. I will let my family know to keep that weekend available.
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From there I suppose as it gets closer credit cards will be needed o reserve rooms officially. But what do I know I have not organized one of these before.
I suppose a lot of us were thinking there might be a Factory thing anyway this year and had not seriously considered a gathering. I have no Gig's for this weekend so far and don't plan to take any unless they are lucrative. Even then I can find time to run out for a few hours. It is a 2 1/2 hour drive for me. |
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by G8r:
Sorry, Alan. We don't mean to hijack your thread. Look over some of the old threads announcing earlier gatherings, though, and you'll see all manner of tangents and useless asides. It's all part of the fun & close friendships many of us share, and a way to let off steam in anticipation of the event. Eventually, folks get back on topic (only to go off, then back on, etc.). Lol! I knew that! I just wanted an excuse to show that I could write with the little "é" thingy! You guys ALWAYS get back on-topic eventually! I appreciate the confirmation, though g8r!
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by BT717:
Ahhh, I just got evicted from my Apt so unless Tob... , I mean anyone was going to take me up on my offer, can't help you. ;)
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Northcountry:
I am sure Alan has me down Mark, my response was a while before this thread was even posted. Several of us responded in the last thread not just myself. I don't plan to get a room and I think Alan needs to give the people at the Hotel an idea of the number people traveling who need a room ASAP to reserve the space and the rooms.
From there I suppose as it gets closer credit cards will be needed o reserve rooms officially. But what do I know I have not organized one of these before.
I suppose a lot of us were thinking there might be a Factory thing anyway this year and had not seriously considered a gathering. I have no Gig's for this weekend so far and don't plan to take any unless they are lucrative. Even then I can find time to run out for a few hours. It is a 2 1/2 hour drive for me. Thanks, NC! Everything I have read bolsters your description of how things proceed from here.
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Phil Wong:
Alan,
Since last Thanksgiving I have been making monthly trips to West Hartford. My mother-inlaw sold her house in New York and is now living with my sister-inlaw. I will let my family know to keep that weekend available.
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by AlanM:
Originally posted by BT717:
Ahhh, I just got evicted from my Apt so unless Tob... , I mean anyone was going to take me up on my offer, can't help you. ;)
Yes Alan, you have 1 sure attendee, ME! :) Uhhhhhhh...was the "evicted from my Apt" part tongue-in-cheek, I hope? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | How nice it would be if I was within a 2 1/2 hour drive rather than 2 days of flying. I checked on flights, but will have to stay closer this year. We'll be spending a week in Vermont in the summer of 2011, so maybe I'll see some of you guys and the Northeast for the first time then. |
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | I'm coming, and I'm trying to inevigle Jersey-Goil #2 to join me; after driving all the way to Lake Junaluska, NC, this is gonna be a piece of cake! Will most likely come up Friday, drop one of the girls off at Mother's for a little work, stay over Friday night and come back down Saturday (I have a job on Sunday mornings......)
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Homewood Suites by Hilton® Hartford/Windsor Locks
65 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, United States 06096
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From I-91 North or South - Exit 40 to RT. 75 North. From I-84 East or West - Take I-91 North to RT. 75 North. From Airport - Take RT. 75 South |
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Location: NW of Philadelphia | Nope... she shot it down. She wants to go to the shore as much as possible. Oh well... back to the beach and playing on the porch.
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by auriemma:
Nope... she shot it down. She wants to go to the shore as much as possible. Oh well... back to the beach and playing on the porch.
Hey Al, any chance of a get together in North Wildwood, NJ? Get me your wife on the phone...I'll take care of this little misunderstanding... |
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by auriemma:
Nope... she shot it down. She wants to go to the shore as much as possible. Oh well... back to the beach and playing on the porch.
Hey Al, any chance of a get together in North Wildwood, NJ? Hammanassett State beach/Park or Rocky Neck Beach is 1 hour away. EASY Day trip!!!!!
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Location: Agawam MA | Alan,
I'm in. I have a portable 8 channel PA/sound system (Fender passport pd-500). I could bring that if it would be of use.
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Steve A:
Alan,
I'm in. I have a portable 8 channel PA/sound system (Fender passport pd-500). I could bring that if it would be of use.
God bless,
Steve Wonderful! I think that I have an offer from elsewhere for a PA as well...let me check. Not sure if "the more the merrier" applies here (with regard to PA's, that is). |
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by AlanM:
Originally posted by Steve A:
Alan,
I'm in. I have a portable 8 channel PA/sound system (Fender passport pd-500). I could bring that if it would be of use.
God bless,
Steve Wonderful! I think that I have an offer from elsewhere for a PA as well...let me check. Not sure if "the more the merrier" applies here (with regard to PA's, that is).
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Location: Nashville TN. | Originally posted by BT717:
Originally posted by AlanM:
Originally posted by Steve A:
Alan,
I'm in. I have a portable 8 channel PA/sound system (Fender passport pd-500). I could bring that if it would be of use.
God bless,
Steve Wonderful! I think that I have an offer from elsewhere for a PA as well...let me check. Not sure if "the more the merrier" applies here (with regard to PA's, that is).
(1 not working presently) also if needed.
Hopefully on the Big Stage this time.
Thats why I said it if my frat house was used
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I shouldn't butt in, but that's the way I am. Are you sure you guys can use a PA? From what I saw, the hotel lobby was the place for jams and wasn't really set up for performances. More like sit on the couch and play together. Sort of like those Southern guys do it. |
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Location: Nashville TN. | In the lobby you might have to get permission for amplified stuff.
The front desk needs to be able to do business.
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Location: Vernon CT | Not exactly sure how the gatherings go ,but, I will assume that someone offers up a song and sings, someone else will throw some fill and lead in while others are playing chords. If thats the case and they don't allow us to plug everyone in, I have a Fishman Loudbox 100 2 channel amp for the singer and lead to plug in, IF needed and allowed. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Just an opinion from someone who likely won't be there, but as things have gone in the past....
The Homewood Suited LOVES the OFC. The times I made arrangements with them they had employees ASKING to work the shifts we were there. They have conference rooms. The Lobby is setup where it's not a real intrusion unless it gets loud and to my knowledge there are no rooms off the lobby.
In any case, just talk to them. Guests of the hotel stopped by as well. The hotel is not in a "tourist" area, it just happens to be close to the airport, so they get a lot of stop-over and business traffic.
Also... don't over-think it. (yeah, that was mr. A-R programmer/Geek that said that).
"but, I will assume that someone offers up a song and sings, someone else will throw some fill and lead in while others are playing chords. " It's kinda like that... but not as organized... It just comes together. Sometimes people listen, sometimes play. As I think Beal mentioned... just build it... they will come. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
Also... don't over-think it. BINGO! This is one case where you just let your head follow your heart.
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
Also... don't over-think it. BINGO! This is one case where you just let your head follow your heart.
I'm really awaiting the results of this effort! It will all be good...
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Location: Newington, CT | From BT717 I think it's probably the excitement of some of our's first gathering. What do you think Alan? Thanks Vets for the advise!
Amen and double-amen! Excitement and a bit of jitters. I don't want people to come from far away and have anything less than a GREAT time! |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | I'm usually behind the camera. That way I don't have to actually pick up a guitar and bring the Jams to a crashing halt.
But wait!! Here's a picture taken by Cliff with my camera of me and Matt Smith after he signed my copy of his book.
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Location: Newington, CT | Great picture!
Sooooooooo...since you are in tight with Matt Smith, we will put you on point for making sure he shows up. |
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by Phil Wong:
[QB] I'm usually behind the camera. That way I don't have to actually pick up a guitar and bring the Jams to a crashing halt.
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Location: Dayville, Connecticut | That might be the only weekend I can take vacation (daughter is home from college for one week then back off to do her clinicals) I will have to get more info before I can commit...otherwise...sounds like fun!
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Location: Newington, CT | Soooooo...since the "veterans" have convinced me that I should just set this ball ta-rollin' and let it roll, I have some fun topics to exercise your creativity 'twixt now 'n the date: (please fill in the blank)
* Event name (hint: not g8rbowl):
* Event Logo (be mindful of copyrights, fair use, etc. Think T-shirts):
* Event Theme:
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* You do not need to attend to participate.
* Please submit your nominations for the above event characteristics to me, with how you wish to be referred to if I pick 'em. My e-mail: alanminer@cox.net[/B/
Also: I will try to contribute door prize gifts, but if you all could send me things you think would be meaningful, I would MUCH prefer to use those. I have things like picks, and, ummmm...I have picks.
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Alan Miner
167 Moylan Court
Newington, CT 06111
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Location: Newington, CT | No contributions? I can't use "First Annual" anything, 'cause it's NOT the first. G8r has g8rbowl...I guess I'll have to start thinking of creative things to put on the T-Shirt... |
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Northeast Jam, New England Bowl, Nutmeg Fest or any combination.
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OvationNation
Hartford Happening
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Originally posted by Steve A:
Alan,
Northeast Jam, New England Bowl, Nutmeg Fest or any combination.
God bless,
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Location: Vernon CT | As no one is really sponsoring this (ie:G8r G8rbowl or Dezignzilla's Zillafest)
Keep it simple:
OFC Northeast Jam "09" |
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
How about "The Great Nor'easter of '09" Hmmmmmm??? Me thinks I like that! :) |
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Location: Newington, CT | How about NexJam '09
Northeast Axes Jam?
Short, sweet, vaguely cool, vaguely high-tech... |
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Location: Newington, CT | The nominatins are in (roughly in chronological order):
* cOnstitutiOn cOnventiOn
* Northeast Jam
* New England Bowl
* Nutmeg Fest
* OFC Northeast Jam "09"
* OvationNation (might have to clear with Ovation first, or at least issue a disclaimer)
* Hartford Happening
* YankeeJam
* The Great Nor'easter of '09
* The First annual OFC Northeast New England NUT Fest
* NexJam '09
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NeON Jam '09: - for: Northeast Ovation Nation Jam
Also: short, sweet, vaguely cool, vaguely high-tech... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | We used to have good parties. Drink, eat junk food. Great fun until the next morning. Then everyone got a girlfriend or wife. They had to plan the parties. They'd make big meals. Then we started having "theme" parties. Pretty soon they became a chore and people got mad if you didn't show up.
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
We used to have good parties. Drink, eat junk food. Great fun until the next morning. Then everyone got a girlfriend or wife. They had to plan the parties. They'd make big meals. Then we started having "theme" parties. Pretty soon they became a chore and people got mad if you didn't show up.
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Conneticut UNofficial Tour 2009 :D |
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That way it's disguised |
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Location: Newington, CT | Alright, alright, alright...very funny (I'm not kidding -- it is!), but I need a T-Shirt I can give people that they can wear in front of their (and my) kids!
So, if there is no objection, I am just going to start making decisions for the thing and go with them.
I CAN announce that I have commissioned a very imprtant artist to produce an original work of art to appear on the T-Shirt. I wanted (1) to give him some guidance for the art work, and (2) to give youse guys some input as to that guidance.
So, without further ado, I announce the following:
Event Name: NexJam '09. Reason: more room on the shirt for art -- less room required for letters. Other names were definitely better, but this was the shortest, while still saying what it is.
Logo: to be designed by the artist, but I will pass on specs to him or her (not tellin' who it is yet) |
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Location: Newington, CT | Motion to accept the above as stated; all in favor, please signify by saying, "Aye!"
"Aye!"
Opposed, signify by saying, "Nay!"
>>>crickets<<<
Being none, the motion is passed |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Is it a TAKAMINE event ???
NEX is a Takamine body size/style. Anyway it's a good name. Wish I could be there. You guys will have a blast.
I'll never forget the very first OFC gathering we had. I drove to LA and all the way there was thinking "this is going to pretty bad if I'm the only one who shows up". But alas it was well attended and I met some of my longest and closest OFC friends.
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