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Location: North Idaho | Hope it will be back, Mark. I might be coming thru your way soon. I'll get in touch when we set a date. I would like to see your 99 Collectors. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I'll either be here or in McCall. Let me know and I'll have guitars available. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | I back on schedule! (and you didn't even know I was off.)
I have a buddy turning 50 (the baby!) this summer and his wife was threatening to have the party on the 19th. Last night we plied them with curry and beer and got it moved back a week.
My wife's excited about the trip (which guarentees our attendance) and we very much look forward to meeting you all...sorry, y'all.
Waskell, you still interested in working on a tune or two? |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Good point on tunes. How do you guys work out collaboration on songs to do together. Never done this sort of thing, being a recluse and all.
If the weather is really nice, however, I may have to change my plans and just bring the Goldwing with the 1537 strapped on the back. I promise I will put my wifes "armor" and a helmet on it. Might have to stick a wig on to just for effect. Rather long-necked lady, but look at those curves. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I'll do my best at trying to play along, but I'm more of a recluse than Jeff when it comes to playing guitar. I'm not used to worrying about staying in sync with anyone else, so it will be a challenge for all of us. But after a few beers no one will notice until they play back the tape. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Well, as a bass player I have found myself backing folks with the most interesting senses of timing. And, when backing, it's your job to make the act sound good.
When playing solo, it's true you do tend to follow whatever muse takes your head. "We'll end that one there then!"(quote from a previous band)
But I was thinking of swapping a few cassettes (!?!?) and lyric/chord charts so we could play a few tunes together-ish. ;) If one person plays rythme while another does lead noodles, you can't really step on each others notes much...then there's the bass that holds it all together. That's my story anyway... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | You can be in charge of figuring out how to blend in a fingerpicking soloist who doesn't know what chords he's playing and has no sense of timing and can't remember lyrics. Actually, I probably can strum a little melody and can sing as long as the words are printed really big.
If anyone can play Maury to my Jim Croce, we could probably to 5 or 6 of those. I'll try to resurrect all my Eagles stuff. Those were pretty easy. Please remember that I dropped out of the guitar scene for the 80s and 90s. |
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Location: closely held secret | Well, if you'd been at the Tour you would have seen, Jeff. Dave, Cliff, Brad, Temp, Moody, Keller doing 2 songs I don't know the name of. Me, JeffW, Schroeder and Weaser doing Moondance. It's hard to get together to practice, let alone across two continents and 8 time zones.
Jeff, I admire your pluck, carrying a case on your bike that far. Watch the crosswinds in the gorge, buddy. We're taking a 3 bike + spouse trip to Lincoln City on Sunday.
Fill, I am interested, just a little busy this weekend. I'll get back to you on it on Monday, ok? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Waskel, if we have enough 1624s for everyone, I'll teach you all Classical Gas all the way through. I just about have it down. We should finish about Christmas. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | I can make anyone sound good...
...just by comparison, you understand. |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Gee....maybe instead I need to bring the pickup and load up the Bass and amp, the electronic drums...no, with this group, it would have to be the vintage Ludwig black pearls, and and and ....OH NO, TELL THEM TO BE QUIET...TELL THE VOICES TO BE QUIET!!!!!!! So many toys, so few limbs. Thank the Lord for multi-track. Now if there was only a little talen with all this desire. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Nah....snare, kick, and a hi hat should be enough. Or just a Djembe! I'll probable bring some small percussion, nothing that looks weaponized, you understand...and my brushes. Not that I know how to use them.
Or have enough hair to make it worthwhile knowing. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | gh1 better get back before you guys have his house and yard all filled up. |
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Location: PDX | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
gh1 better get back before you guys have his house and yard all filled up. Ok then, good timing it seems, i'm back -- dried out, baked actually, relaxed, and still married! A successful trip in all.
Don't worry about filling up the house -- i guess we'll just make room and figure it out as we go. At this point, the more the merrier i say.
After reading this thread, our event looks to be building nicely. I did not see any hanging questions that need answered, but if i missed any please repost it and i'll get it answered. PM is available now for contact info if other's haven't stepped up and provided it -- please feel free to share that within the group.
Also, all you finger-picking stylists -- bring your tabs :)
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I hate it when I forget to hit the add reply button. I was more worried about having room for all the equipment, but my real concern is how I can get several of my guitars there. I think a Ute may be on the way, too. I've got to work on a couple more Jim croce songs. |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Work???? What do you mean work???? If I have to work at playing guitar, I am giving it up......
I am very content in my mediocrity thank you very much, and will marvel at everyone elses prowess on the fretboard without feeling the least bit challenged to a higher level.
In other words.....I am a peace with myself on my playing abilities.
Besides, I can always lie about being good at something else.... (no I can't) |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I thought I was getting pretty good at a couple of songs until Stephent28 sent me some instructions on Jim Croce songs. I have a lot of work to do, but it's the type I enjoy. Probably more than I like working on my golf game. |
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Location: Tennessee | Ahhh ... anybody mind if a Californian drops in (I promise to head back to California after the festivities). ;) I've decided to retire from my current employment ... the 8/15 is my official last day. Would be a good time to load a couple of guitars in the back of the C4S, head across the Golden Gate and drive 1 up to Portland. I could bring the Josh White and maybe the CL12. |
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Location: Orange County, California | :mad: I H8 U :D :p :D :p |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Anybody who knows the secret OFC handshake is welcome! Err, wait a minute.. I don't know the handshake myself. Guess you're in! Like Gh1 said, the more the merrier. I think we're up to 13. |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Leave the guitars at home....just bring a towel for the drool over your C4S. Sorry Mark, but my love of Porsches (yes it IS a two syllable word) goes back to the 911 style. |
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Location: closely held secret | If the weather is like today and tomorrow is gonna be... leave 'em home so the bowls don't melt. |
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Location: PDX | Originally posted by dvd:
.... Guess you're in! Like Gh1 said, the more the merrier. I think we're up to 13. Yep, ok by me -- even if you are from the land of fruits and nuts. ;) Come on up!
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Stoney, I think they took the sign down on the border in the 70s. We tried to borrow it, but couldn't find it. Too bad you can't come up a few days earlier and catch the Porsche Parade.
Jeff, the thing I miss most about the 911s I had was the fake back seats. I cut off the bottom of a booster seat and hauled the girls around as they were growing up. Then the fold down bench back there was great for hauling stuff on trips. Neither of the Boxster trunks will hold a guitar, at least if it's in the case. |
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Location: Tennessee | OK, consider me in. I can fit at least two cases in the back, perhaps a third if it's an electric. Leaves room for a passenger ... anybody out there want to do a road trip from NorCal? The faint of heart need not apply :) |
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Northwest OFC Gathering is August 19th!
