it was not a putdown, if that's what you're thinking. Just saying that Bob is most welcome to join in on the fun.kenf wrote:I'm not quite sure how to take this comment...jps wrote:Well, if you plan it, it shouldn't conflict with your schedule!
Any interest in a Chicago - Milwaukee area confluence?
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Re: Any interest in a Chicago - Milwaukee area confluence?
Re: Any interest in a Chicago - Milwaukee area confluence?
That sounds great, Ken.kenf wrote:Anyway, I may have found a decent venue. It's a subdivision clubhouse where another member lives on the far west side of St. Charles. It's inexpensive, too.
I contacted three hotels locally but each blew me off when they heard it was a guitar gathering.
I am surprised about the hotels, as I had no such issues with any of the hotels I approached when planning RIO!!!
Re: Any interest in a Chicago - Milwaukee area confluence?
Is there a time frame for when this event is going to occur? If it's in October I can probably help out.
Re: Any interest in a Chicago - Milwaukee area confluence?
If there are several Chicagoites around, perhaps you can all pool your resources and get this to happen. All that is needed is a venue to show off display instruments, have some food available, and ideally, a joint in the evening to have a party/jam. Shari and I pulled off RIO!!!, just the two of us; we started our plans months in advance to gives folks plenty of time to make their schedules align with that weekend. We did have Friday evening planned for an informal dinner/get-together, and Sunday morning was the ORRFDSE (Official RRF Dim Sum Extravaganza)!
We looked at several hotel meeting rooms and ended up using Residence Inn as they had a room and facilities that met our needs at a very reasonable price, plus their breakfast is quite good for those that stayed there. Shari and I found a sports bar with a good size stage and space for the evening party (ask Graham how it went).
You guys can do this with just a little bit of effort.
We looked at several hotel meeting rooms and ended up using Residence Inn as they had a room and facilities that met our needs at a very reasonable price, plus their breakfast is quite good for those that stayed there. Shari and I found a sports bar with a good size stage and space for the evening party (ask Graham how it went).
You guys can do this with just a little bit of effort.
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Re: Any interest in a Chicago - Milwaukee area confluence?
holy schnikies.....new member here.....who is the gorgeous blonde? She's just stopped my obsessive Rickenbackering....I see blonde and blue instead of FireGlow red when my eyes close......jps wrote:Gurnee? I suppose that'll do!
I'm down here in the Confederacy, but I grew up in Naperville....lived in Aurora for awhile....played in a dozen bands in the 20+ years I was there.....Chicago has the best musicians on the planet, dudes....trust me.....if a Rick confluence gets going for Aurora/Naperville, send me an email....
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Re: Any interest in a Chicago - Milwaukee area confluence?
Is anything going to develop here? It seems like the interest was strong -- does anyone want to revisit this? I'll do what I can from St. Louis to help.
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Re: Any interest in a Chicago - Milwaukee area confluence?
Yeah, we are itching to come to the Chicago area!
Re: Any interest in a Chicago - Milwaukee area confluence?
Me too!jps wrote:Yeah, we are itching to come to the Chicago area!
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Re: Any interest in a Chicago - Milwaukee area confluence?
Hmmmm...maybe.
Re: Any interest in a Chicago - Milwaukee area confluence?
Gang -
Sorry for taking a powder for so long - real life intruded.
Is there still interest in doing this?
Sorry for taking a powder for so long - real life intruded.
Is there still interest in doing this?
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"Rickenbacker?!?! You might as well be playing a tambourine!"
Non-Ric: Precision 5, Sterling 4H, Stingray 5H, Bongo 5H, ThunderChief 5 x 2, L-1000, SG, Godin A6 & A12
"Rickenbacker?!?! You might as well be playing a tambourine!"
Re: Any interest in a Chicago - Milwaukee area confluence?
I am still interested.
Re: Any interest in a Chicago - Milwaukee area confluence?
OK, let's try and get a count, that'll help me determine an appropriate venue.
650D, 660/12
Non-Ric: Precision 5, Sterling 4H, Stingray 5H, Bongo 5H, ThunderChief 5 x 2, L-1000, SG, Godin A6 & A12
"Rickenbacker?!?! You might as well be playing a tambourine!"
Non-Ric: Precision 5, Sterling 4H, Stingray 5H, Bongo 5H, ThunderChief 5 x 2, L-1000, SG, Godin A6 & A12
"Rickenbacker?!?! You might as well be playing a tambourine!"
Re: Any interest in a Chicago - Milwaukee area confluence?
2kenf wrote:OK, let's try and get a count, that'll help me determine an appropriate venue.