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BT717 |
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Joined: October 2007 Posts: 2711 Location: Vernon CT | I would like to know if other then the annual trip to New Hartford, if any of the N. E. members get together the way they seem to do in Florida, The N.W. and other areas of the country? I would think that with New England being so small and a drive of 1-1/2 hours max, would cover a good portion of the area, even a 1 day "thing" somewhere would be fairly easy to pull off. | ||
G8r |
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Joined: November 2006 Posts: 3969 | All you gotta do is say "hey - let's have a gathering." All it takes is for one person to throw the idea out (oh, you just did!) and folks will respond. Good luck putting something together, they're really fun. | ||
AussieJames |
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Joined: June 2007 Posts: 3084 Location: Brisbane Australia | Do it Man!! | ||
Phil Wong |
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Joined: June 2003 Posts: 1792 Location: Rego Park, NY, | It's possible for me. The only thing is I can't bring any talent. I forgot to pick that up after all these years. Though I could bring my camera. | ||
CrimsonLake |
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Joined: August 2006 Posts: 3145 Location: Marlton, NJ | Don't pay any attention to Phil - he's Jim Croce reincarnated. | ||
Phil Wong |
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Joined: June 2003 Posts: 1792 Location: Rego Park, NY, | The only thing I can do is spell his name. Mike you may be thinking about Gil. | ||
CrimsonLake |
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Joined: August 2006 Posts: 3145 Location: Marlton, NJ | Oh poop! You're right. Sorry Phil! And Gil! That's what happens when there is a lack of coffee in the house. | ||
CrimsonLake |
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Joined: August 2006 Posts: 3145 Location: Marlton, NJ | Besides... maybe Croce was an excellent photographer as well. | ||
Phil Wong |
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Joined: June 2003 Posts: 1792 Location: Rego Park, NY, | Do you mean he may have been asian too!! :eek: :p | ||
Waskel |
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Joined: February 2005 Posts: 11840 Location: closely held secret | No, but he might have gotten lost frequently... | ||
Weaser P |
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Joined: October 2005 Posts: 5327 Location: Cicero, NY | Ooo...that one's gonna scar. | ||
Phil Wong |
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Joined: June 2003 Posts: 1792 Location: Rego Park, NY, | "OFF ROUTE RECALCULATING,LOST SATELITE RECEPTION" | ||
Tony PD |
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Joined: October 2002 Posts: 178 Location: New York, NY | I would be interested (even though NY is technically not part of New England). Not to worry, Phil. Chances are you'll sound like Jimi Hendrix compared to me. | ||
BT717 |
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Joined: October 2007 Posts: 2711 Location: Vernon CT | As much as I would love to "Host" , I can not as I live in a small 1 bedroom apt (Ahhh divorce is wonderful :D ) and would not have the room. I asked out of curiosity and if it happened would love to attend | ||
G8r |
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Joined: November 2006 Posts: 3969 | Hey BT - just a suggestion, but you don't have to host it at your place. An example would be the Southern Style Jam that was held at French Broad River Park in Asheville last year. You can just gather a list of (cheap) hotels near a state park or some such that has pavilions for rent, arrange with the park for the rental, and just gather there & make it a big cookout/jam-fest. You'd be sure to attract a crowd of spectators, too. | ||
G8r |
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Joined: November 2006 Posts: 3969 | Originally posted by g8r: edited - sorry about the double postHey BT - just a suggestion, but you don't have to host it at your place. An example would be the Southern Style Jam that was held at French Broad River Park in Asheville last year. You can just gather a list of (cheap) hotels near a state park or some such that has pavilions for rent & send it to potential attendees, arrange with the park for the rental, and just gather there & make it a big cookout/jam-fest. You'd be sure to attract a crowd of spectators, too. | ||
Mitchrx |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 1071 Location: Carle Place, NY | Originally posted by CrimsonLake: I don't think it was the lack of coffee. Gil amazed all of us at the last lobby jam with note-for-note renditions of Croce and James Taylor songs. It was late on Friday and many of us had a bit too much tequila. Kim Keller graciously provided 3 bottles of Patron (1 each of silver, reposado and anejo). I do recall Cliff advising Gil that if he didn't play at the Ski Sundown lodge at the '08 Tour, Cliff would personally kick Gil's arse. Oh poop! You're right. Sorry Phil! And Gil! That's what happens when there is a lack of coffee in the house. Back to the original subject though. The last Northeast OFC gathering was at Kim's girlfriend, Amy's house which was on the NJ shore around exit 100 on the NJ Parkway. There was a nice turnout for that. I'd be happy to host something this summer. My house is in New Hyde Park on western Long Island. The summer is a way off time-wise, but if enough members are interested, I can start planning and advise SWMBO and the neighbors. | ||
cliff |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | I say we invade BlockIsland . . . | ||
Mark in Boise |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12750 Location: Boise, Idaho | We haven't heard much from Gil since. I was looking forward to learning some Croce stuff from him at the 08 tour, but he said he wasn't sure if he was coming. Maybe he was worried about the ass-kicking. Stage fright would keep me away, but didn't he play at a gig with you, Mitch? | ||
Weaser P |
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Joined: October 2005 Posts: 5327 Location: Cicero, NY | A veteran's gig, if I recall. And Gil's parents (who were at the last Tour - VERY nice people) live a few miles from me (he and I have a loose plan to try to get together one of his next trips Upstate) so, if need be, I can have his Mom yell at him to get back in touch... ;) | ||
cliff |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | Was that his parents?? I remember them (they WERE very nice!) but I didn't know they were Gil's parents . . . | ||
Weaser P |
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Joined: October 2005 Posts: 5327 Location: Cicero, NY | I believe they were. Or are, if that's more accurate. | ||
Mitchrx |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 1071 Location: Carle Place, NY | Gil doesn't suffer from stage fright. He did play for the veterans last June. Cliff, are you serious about Block Island? That's quite a shlep. | ||
Phil Wong |
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Joined: June 2003 Posts: 1792 Location: Rego Park, NY, | Gil played some Croce tunes and also sang lead on a few other songs that Mitch and Craig played. Mitch, Craig and I are Pharmacists and didn't have to dispense meds that day, only music. | ||
moody, p.i. |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 15654 Location: SoCal | The problem with NE gatherings is that you've got people like Clifford, Mitch, and Phil, and it's not, well, cool......... | ||
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