New England

[rikk]

I can see it now, a coast to coast confluence; simultaneous confluences in So Cal and New England (not England, Graham! ).

With video technology we could video conference the two

[rickenbrother]

I can see it now, a coast to coast confluence; simultaneous confluences in So Cal and New England (not England, Graham! ).

We may eventually need a confluence coordination schedule. There just might be two confluences going on at the same time this summer. The next SoCal confluence is tentatively planned for end of July / beginning of August.

[8mileshigh]

England, New England, Ohio, California........... I'll be there!

[rickenbrother]

Graham, you might have to clone yourself soon!!

[jps]

England, New England, Ohio, California........... I'll be there!

Does this mean you are coming to RIO!!!

That would be great, Graham!

[8mileshigh]

If I can swing the dates.......I intend to be there!

[ozover50]

That's great news, Joey. As soon as you lock in the dates can you let me know........ I'm planning on a longer tour this year!

[digam11]

Sounds good, being a New Englander, keep us posted.

[jps]

If I can swing the dates.......I intend to be there!

Here's hoping!

[ajish4]

Is the proposed Tampa FL confluence still alive or is it DOA?

Anyone?

Anyone?

[8mileshigh]

Count me in Tony!

[marc61]

Geez..Rio, SoCal, Tampa, MARF, New England....RIc lovin' climbing to new heights.

[jps]

Geez..Rio, SoCal, Tampa, MARF, New England....RIc lovin' climbing to new heights.

Look what we started in Columbus! (Props to Jeff Rath's small gathering for coming up with the 'confluence' concept. )

[marc61]

Geez..Rio, SoCal, Tampa, MARF, New England....RIc lovin' climbing to new heights.

Look what we started in Columbus! (Props to Jeff Rath's small gathering for coming up with the 'confluence' concept. )

Yes, Jeff...There will always be the debate over which was the first official confluence.

[bassduke49]

Credit where due: Defining which is "official" is questionable, but the first mention of "Confluence" was my description of the gathering of Jeff Rath, Steve Cooper, and myself in July 2004. I was passing through Detroit on my way to seeing my gravely ill Mom in Buffalo. I dropped off my Cheyenne and Laredo for Jeff to do the VVT mods, and sold him that gorgeous 2002 4003MGBT. The three of us got together at Jeff's place with a combined fleet of, I think, 13 Rick basses. I described it here as a confluence, and Jeff played with one of the pictures he took of the basses as though they were being blended in a mixing bowl. So I'll take credit for using the term "confluence," Jeff was our kind host, and Steve as able accomplice. I've gone back through the archives, but there is a pretty substantial gap in the Basses section from May to September 2004. I'm sure this gathering was discussed there, along with the posted photos.

I think the first "official" confluence was the Columbus, OH, affair in May 2005, thrown by Brian Crisman, Chris Pappas, Jeff Scott, and Randy Hawkins (others?)