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Location: Maine | Did I read somewhere on this forum that there have been disorganized gatherings of players of all levels during warmer months to get together and play, learn, etc. If that is the case and there is anything like that planned for '09, I would love to hear about it and perhaps plan to attend. I could sure learn a few things from some of the "Masters" on this board. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | ..."disorganized gatherings of all levels"
Talk about hitting the nail squarely,eh? Yes, WM, there are several gatherings all over the place and, if you're lucky enough to be even relatively close to one, I would hope and suggest that you make every attempt to join in. The OFC is made up of some insanely great people people and players (and then others who are just insanely insane) but I would venture to guess, after attending a few myself, that you would be very happy you did. Meet fine people, play some outstanding guitars and, probably most importantly, make friends that you'll enjoy the company of for years to come.
There's one going on in Fl right now but keep your eye on the Board for upcoming events, they hit the NorthEast from time to time too. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | How far is Maine from Connecticut? It's about time to start bugging Al about the factory tour. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | I often refer to this collection of awesome folk as 'family'. It's absolutely amazing and refreshing to see the bonding and support that occurs here.
My first 'gathering' I attended was last October at the Smokey's Jam. There was not one stranger there! It was such a rewarding experience.
In fact, I'm trying to get some rest prior to heading up to the G8R Bowl II tomorrow and meeting old and some new friends. But the excitement is similar to being a kid on Christmas Eve.
Just keep your eyes open for announcements here. Attend one and you'll never regret it! ;)
Hey Mark, when can we have a gathering in the Boise area during the warmer months? I'm ready... |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Absolutely Wagonmaster, keep watching the forums. Just don't tell anyone to "break a leg", some take it much too literally. Don't they Iffy? |
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Location: Maine | You can bet that I'm going to make one of these even if it isn't in the Northeast. I'm only a five or six hour drive to the factory. If there are any tours coming up, I'm there. |
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Location: Vernon CT | Wagonmaster,
I've been a member here since the fall of 2007 and have only met 1 member (PEZ) who lives in Ct. I'm dying to meet more as I'll admit I'm pretty Jealous of the fact they have so much fun when they get together. Had hoped to join in on the Fall "08" tour of the plant but that never transpired. Maybe 2009!!
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Iffy, I tried getting a group together in this area back in 2006. I think it's just too remote for most people. Then there are some that don't think we have airplanes here. We ended up with the first NW Gathering in Portland that year and had a great crowd. I don't think I've seen our other Idaho member, tdeej, since.
Maybe when Spring rolls around I'll post a few pictures from up at the cabin and see if it generates any interest. It would be pretty tough for people to fly to Boise and then have to drive 100 miles up to McCall, though. Maybe we'd need another motivator, like flying Matt in for a clinic. |
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Location: Maine | Mark, Do you mean to say that besides good people and great Ovation guitars, a summer barbeque and sipping, ah, tea wouldn't be enough of an incentive to get folks to come? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | The summer might not be long enough to get from Maine to Idaho and back. I just think that all those good people figured that it was easier for me to come to them, rather than them come to me. Understandable. There are few people that think of Idaho as attractive, but people are learning. |
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Location: Maine | Idaho and Maine. In addition to sharing a passion for Ovation guitars, Let's just remind the rest of those on this board that together we bring them something worth traveling for............ THE POTATO! Which makes me wonder, could folks be enticed to attend a summer "Maine Jam" if it included Maine lobster, baked potato, and blueberry pie! Anyone? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | You could pick fresh huckleberries right next to the cabin, here. I was told by Miles' wife that they are rare and expensive. |
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Location: Orlando, FL | I think the rule of thumb for gatherings is, southern in the winter and northern in the summer... |
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Location: GA USA | 'Zilla, for the last year, the rule has been Southern in the spring, Southern and Northern in the Summer, Southern in the Fall, Southern in the Winter... |
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Location: Maine | So I guess the question remains; where are they in 2009, or have anything even been planned yet. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | They're typically planned a month or two in advance. There's no annual "calendar of events" if that's what you're looking for. It's much less informal than you think. And that only adds to the fun. |
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