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Location: Central Massachusetts | Yes, it's true.. for those of you who aren't up to reading all 12 pages of the other thread... it took us over a year, but we finally have a confirmed plan for a NW OFC get-together!
The gathering will take place Saturday, August 19th, 2006 starting at 1:00pm at gh1's house in Portland, Oregon.
Gh1 will be hosting a bbq, and everybody will be bringing their toys for sharing, learning, and jamming. I'm also going to see if we can get the local Ovation rep to make an appearance.
The following people have expressed an interest in attending. If you aren't on the list and think you might show up, please RSVP in this thread so we can plan accordingly.
gh1, dvd, Mark in Boise, fillhixx, JeffreyD, tdeej, MWoody, Waskel, briwilt, seesquare
Thanks to gh1 and his SWMBO for their generous offer to host the event! Thanks to many others for offering to bring recording equipment and interesting guitars. It should be a lot of fun! See you there! |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Oh and here's some of the hardware that people have mentioned bringing:
gh1 - 2 amps, 1537, 1597, etc.
dvd - 2001 Collector's
Mark in Boise - 1537
JeffreyD - Barbetta 23C combo amp, 1537, W597, Carvin DC400
tdeej - "a few" guitars, usb recording interface
Waskel - Adamas 1581
fillhixx - BR-8 digital recorder, Balladeer, bastardized Thunderhead
I've never seen a breadwinner or deacon in person, so if somebody could bring one of those, I'd love to see one up close. I'd also like to see how a 1624 feels... Waskel, could you bring yours? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Maybe if Tim could swing down in his huge van, he could haul up all our guitars.
We should also get pokeypup and it seemed like there was someone from central Oregon, edensharvest and a few others that haven't posted much lately. |
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Location: closely held secret | David, I could bring the "Resurrected 1624".
I'll likely bring my laptop and Firewire box and do some recording of my own. It's always handy for evidence. Don't worry, I won't let it interfere with my fun.
Sounds like Miles may show up too. |
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Location: Port Angeles, WA | Originally posted by dvd:
Oh and here's some of the hardware that people have mentioned bringing:
gh1 - 2 amps, 1537, 1597, etc.
dvd - 2001 Collector's
Mark in Boise - 1537
JeffreyD - Barbetta 23C combo amp, 1537, W597, Carvin DC400
tdeej - "a few" guitars, usb recording interface
Waskel - Adamas 1581
fillhixx - BR-8 digital recorder, Balladeer, bastardized Thunderhead
In addition to my modest Ovations, I also have a modest Fender Frontman 25 amp I can bring. And I have a mic and 2 mic stands if you think that's necessary.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Sounds like an impressive list of guitars is coming together!
Dave |
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Location: SoCal | Dave, are you going to this one also? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | With so many 1537s coming and limited hauling space, I may leave mine home and bring the 87, or 1624 or 1614, probably the 87. If I really get ridiculous, I'll bring a trailer to put all my daughter's stuff in and fill the SUV with guitars. |
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Location: closely held secret | :( |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I take it the frown means you were looking forward to me leaving the 1537 with you. I may try to make that work. I'm driving over the 5th alone, but a guitar will fit in the passenger seat. My wife may ride back with me on the 12th or 13th, which means I'd have to leave the guitar somewhere. 1537, 87 Collector's, Folklore, Classic? Your choice. |
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Location: SoCal | Go with the 87.... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | That's what I figured. It sounds like we'll have a plethora of 1537s anyway, but I could leave the 1537 with Waskel and probably squeeze in the 87 when we haul my daughter and her stuff back to college on the 18th. Or leave the 87 or Folklore with Waskel and bring the other in the SUV. |
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Location: closely held secret | Can I decide on the 19th? :) |
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Location: Upper Left USA | It looks possible!
If able to make it I can bring:
Limited 12
C2078LX
1778Lx
Papoose 6
???
Diversification is good. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I might be able to fit 2 in the passenger seat of the Boxster and take 3 back in the Pilot. |
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Location: closely held secret | :eek: |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Originally posted by MWoody:
It looks possible!
If able to make it I can bring:
Limited 12
C2078LX
1778Lx
Papoose 6
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Diversification is good. DON'T FORGET THE GLUE WOODY...THE G..L..U..E...
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Location: Upper Left USA | On a semi related note, the Unnoficial Tacoma Guitar Fan Club will be invited to the Tacoma Factory on Friday the 18th of August.
I will have to pass up the "Louie Fest" on the 19th (no problem).
LouieFest
Now to find a day spa and interesting hotel for Saturday night. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | MWoody, define interesting. I may be able to help |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | They'll have to go some to beat the existing world record anyway.
We can confirm that the record for the largest guitar ensemble stands at: On May 7, 1994, a gathering of 1,322 guitarists played Taking Care of Business in unison for 68 mins 40 secs in Robson Square, Vancouver, Canada, in an event organised by Music West of Vancouver, Canada.
Yours sincerely,
Amanda Sprague
Guinness World Records |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Re: interesting hotel - nice enough that my wife will realize how much I care! Motel 6 and hostels don't count.
I am cheap but I have learned what is important. We may be ready for a weekend out of town. |
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Location: closely held secret | David - you thinkin' Grand Lodge ? |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | okay, a couple of options I'll throw out there for you.
"The Urban/NW 23rd Option" --
NW 23rd is a popular shopping district in Northwest Portland.. not too far from where we'll be gathering (15 minutes) --
Hotel: The Inn at Northrup Station My mother-in-law recently stayed at the hotel.. seemed modern, interesting. good location near shopping, nice restaurants.. street car goes right by to connectivity to downtown and elsewhere.
Spa: Dosha -- Dosha has two locations, one downtown near the hotel, and one in the Hawthorne district, not far from the Gh1's. They come highly recommended.
Another Spa option: Rejuvenation Day Spa - a few minutes drive south of downtown (10 minutes-ish) - my wife has been there once and she enjoyed it.
"The Rural Option" --
Hotel & Spa: McMenamin\'s Grand Lodge Hotel & Ruby\'s Spa - McMenamin's is a local brewpub with locations all over town. They like to take over old properties and convert them into interesting places. The Grand Lodge is an old Masonic lodge that has been converted to a hotel, brewpub, theater, spa with soaking pool, frisbee golf course, and who knows what else! It's out at the western edge of the Portland area in Forest Grove, where I live. It's about a 30-35 minute drive to Gh1's if traffic cooperates. 15 minutes to shopping. You're wife can have your car to explore, and I can ferry you to and from the event.
Lots of other options, but just wanted to float those as options. Let me know how I can fine-tune my recommendations.
Other cool destinations in/around Portland for family that would rather be doing something else while we goof off:
Japanese Garden,
Chinese Garden,
Oregon Zoo
Children's Museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (including a submarine)
Multnomah Falls / Columbia River Gorge not far east of town.
multiple malls, NO SALES TAX!
people watching / walking / cycling at Waterfront Park or Washington Park |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Waskel, took me too long to type it, but.. err, yeah! :) |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | although come to think of it, Kennedy School or Edgefield would work as well. Kennedy School is an old elementary school converted to a hotel in NE Portland. Edgefield is another of their properties at the eastern edge of town.. a converted "poor farm".. see them by following the Grand Lodge URL from above and clicking on "Hotels" |
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Northwest OFC Gathering is August 19th!
