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Location: Upper Left USA | "...and, it's booked already! Looks like this is a VERY popular weekend to be in Portland...any idea why?"
It ain't rain'in!
Party like a Kennedy! That's too funny.
History: When I grew up in Taxachusetts there was always a small picture of Geo. W and or abe Lincoln on the wall. The big portrait was JFK and you could usually spot RFK not too far away. |
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Location: NJ | One the best lines EVER was from the movie "The Big White" . . .
Robin Williams and Woody Harrelson are two brothers getting drunk on a bottle of tequila in a set of bunk beds.
Williams (as he hands the bottle down from the top bunk): ". . D'ywanna 'nother drink?? . ."
Harrelson (as he takes the bottle: ". . Does a Kennedy own a black dress?? . ." |
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska | Hey guys unfortunatly I am not going to be able to make the jam. Was waiting for the last minute to see if I could make it happen but it's not in the cards. Still have some health issues that dictate me staying put for a while. I know I'm going to be missing a bunch of fun, but the rest of you have a ball and stay safe...
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Location: Central Massachusetts | AFG, sorry it won't work out for you. Hopefully next time!
re: booked up hotels... hmmm.. the biggest event I can think of that might be causing hotel probs is the Jen-Weld Tradition golf tournament that runs the 21st thru the 27th. Guess people could be coming in early for that.
Etta James is playing at the Zoo on Friday the 18th, but as good as she is, I don't think she's filling hotels.
err.. maybe it's the roller derby at the expo center! yeah, that's it! |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | I end up in Portland quite a bit for work, and commonly find the motels filling up on weekends in the summers. Seems like a lot of Youth sporting events fill up the lower end of the market, then other folks migrate to the mid range motels.
For what it is worth, I did get a reservation at the Fairfield in Lake Oswego (where I work), but I did book that last week. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | So are there more than three or four hotel/motels within 2 miles of where we'll be or should I bring my tent and look for a park?
I prefer, when possible, to buy leftover rooms at 9-10->? at night...it's amazing how much the value of a room drops between noon and 9PM.
...of course there are a few risks, like how many places you have to shop before you buy. But that just adds to the adventure! |
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Location: closely held secret | Try the ones on page 8. They're east of Greg's, away from downtown, and more likely to have vacancies. |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Can someone post a reminder of what we are to bring (beyond our preferred beverages)? I started going through the 19 pages and finally gave up, since my connection is so slow. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | fillhixx, if you end up at a farther-away hotel, I can give you a ride, I'm not much of a drinker. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Guitars!
(some percussion is always good...guitarists don't think enough about percussion. Other than to make sure the drummer's dressed right for the gig.)
dvd-thanks. that's a load off my mind! ;) :D
(being a loud, friendly drunk...I DO give lessons) |
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Location: closely held secret | I think Jeff was talking about food, fill. I need a refresher on that too. Greg? |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Yup....I doubt anyone will forget guitars. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | wait... you mean this party isn't about Ovation Baseball and Basketball collector cards???? I've been wondering what all those round-hole and epaulet references were about! :) |
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Location: PDX | As to what to bring (besides your guitars, wise guys, sheesh! :) ) -- heck, i don't know.
Definitely some of that local Canadian beer :) , beverages, maybe some snack food. I'm going to grill up plenty of lamb and chicken kabobs. I'll have a package or two of hot dogs and a few pounds of hamburger. So the main "course" will be taken care of.
fatveg is on his own :)
Those that are local -- if you have some extra, guitar friendly, chairs that might be good. Space and seating may be a bit tight -- nothing we won't figure out though, i'm sure.
It cools down at night so be sure to bring a jacket. Fleece is practically mandated in Portland.
That should take care of the accommodations. As to the focus of the gathering, some random thoughts:
Tabs of some of your repertoire would be nice.
Someone earlier offered to put on a "class" on home recording. Not sure what would be good to have around to make that a more practical lesson.
I'd like to learn about the electronic side of the electo/acoustics of Ovations -- i really don't have a clue. I've got so many different kinds of holes in my guitars that i have no idea what they are for, as an example.
Cameras.
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Originally posted by gh1:
Cameras.???gh1 I thought Phil flew in for all that kind of thing!
I'll try to remember to bring a digicam to have pics to post after. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Originally posted by fillhixx:
I thought Phil flew in for all that kind of thing! We couldn't afford to fly him in for this one. :) And Waskel is not allowed to shoot video.. so no OFC A/V Club this time. We'll have to wing it without them. I may shoot some video and I'll bring my point-and-shoot digital as well.
Gh1, I can throw in some chairs.. not sure how many.. depends on what car I drive, but I'll fit in as many as I can. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Yeah I got lotsa folding chairs, but only one that's good for playing guitar. No biggie as I can't play sitting down anyway...But I'll bring the chair for when everyone tells me to sit down and shut up!
(it happens,..., and I listen)
Will also bring bongoes, dumbelek, and assorted shakers and tamborines...because after you've listened to African and Latin music you will believe... you just can'thave too much percussion! |
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Location: Upper Left USA | If I get there and see that you have Ladders and Paint Rollers ready I'll stay anyway!
Is parking on the lawn prohibited? It is Oregon! |
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Location: PDX | Originally posted by MWoody:
Is parking on the lawn prohibited? It is Oregon! Yes!
But parking is an issue in my neighborhood. I'm one block off a commercial strip -- bars, restaurants, coffee houses, shops, etc and those that visit them will be competing for parking. You may end up a block or two away.
I do have sort of a driveway, it's small and narrow, that we'll keep open for unloading.
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Location: Upper Left USA | "the yellow zone is for the loa..."
What is the official show up time? I have been shopping Craigslist Portland for deals on soaking tubs and may be making a loaded run home.
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Location: PDX | Originally posted by MWoody:
"the yellow zone is for the loa..."
What is the official show up time? I have been shopping Craigslist Portland for deals on soaking tubs and may be making a loaded run home.
Also, note the yellowish splotch filling the interstection. A bunch of local "hippies" painted it with a sunflower design. That's the intersection of 33rd & Yamhill.
Official show up time is 1:00 PM. But, if your traveling -- just come by whenever. Don't want you roaming the streets of Portland, now do we?
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | I've got goodies fairly well covered - as long as no one is opposed to fresh bakery goodies?
(note: NOT organic, healthy, or weight-watchers friendly)
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Location: Boise, Idaho | And won't be in time for me to eat them! |
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Location: Port Angeles, WA | Hey guys, just wondering if this is going to be too much of a testosterone fest to bring my wife. She has a great singing voice but is a little shy. I can also leave her at home, or send her out shopping (always dangerous!). Can someone post the address again so I can google directions coming from the north. Thanks! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | My daughter will be there, so I hope it's not too old farty. |
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