Melbourne Mini-Confluence

[ozover50]

We're having another one of those you-beaut mini-confluences at Trotty's today (Sunday 28th). These are always great fun, so I'm looking forward to it immensely. This one is a pre-cursor to Brian Medway's arrival on our sunny shores on November 24th..... gotta plan some stuff!

One of the more important aspects of this one is the official 'swapping of the 360FGs'. Both Greg Rahilly and I have one of these and it seems that the 'babies were switched' when we had our Jamtin session in May when Alisha was here. Greg rang me a week or so back and asked me to check my serial number and wouldn't you know it????

I'm sure we'll take some pics of the day and post them here...........

[8mileshigh]

'swapping of the 360FGs'...........

Had you guys been drinking?

Have fun Aitch (and the rest of the gang)

[ozover50]

In one word, Graham...... YES!

[gregga41]

....had we been drinking???.... us???......NEVER!
Look forward to catching up with the guys today! As usual, Darren has opened his home once again, for an afternoon of great company! The official swap of our 360FG's is on the agenda!

[dswp]

Enjoy yourself guys...

I wish I was there...

[jps]

Drink up and be merry with Ricks in arms.

[ozover50]

Once again a most enjoyable day at Trotty's. Thanks to Robyn and Darren for their most generous hospitality..... wonderful!

A few pics.............

Shane with Greg's 330/12 Mid:

Ron has a crack with Darren's 700C:

The official 'swapping of the 360s':

More in the next post..............

[ozover50]

Shane's two AFGs...... a 620/6 and a magnificent 330/6:

The 330 is (to me) breathtaking!!

Ron with Darren's gorgeous FG Capri:

A few more next post...........

[ozover50]

Shane with Darren's RM1999:

Darren with my 360v64. Amazing how it sounds in the right hands!!

Darren, Ron and Shane:

[ozover50]

And finally...... with the assistance of a 'Mr. Miller' Darren plays a bit of slide bass! Sounded bloody great, too!!

[longboard_ric]

Thanks to Darren and Robyn for their hospitality, and to Gregg, Ron and Howard for making it an enjoyable day.

Had some fun with the jams, even trying bass for the first time. I learnt a thing or two from maestro Darren as well.

Highlight.........Darrens "All Along The Watchtower".

Lowlight........suddenly realising I have lost more hair than I thought

[jps]

Looks like a great time, guys!

I especially like the RIC touch in Darren and Robyn's home, the kitchen with a checkerboard floor.

[wmthor]

Does it appear to anyone else that in the pic titled, The official 'swapping of the 360s', Howard is trying keep both?

[jps]

Gritting teeth and all!

[ozover50]

Well..... it was a bit like "You're not getting your hands on yours until I get mine on mine!!"