RIC 75th Anniversary...whos going?

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 6:26 pm

I think it will be exciting to meet, and perhaps even play guitar with, many of the wonderful people who make this forum such a great online hangout. I know I will be among friends!

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 8:32 pm

I think i'm bringing along my best friend/drummer in my band. Anyone up for any jam sessions while we're there? Any good rehersal studios in the area?

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 3:05 am

I'm wondering about the logistics of flying with my Rics.... I have a flight case that will fit my 325, but I would also like to take my personal favorite (anyone wanna guess?), which only fits in its own case.... Will a regular locked Ric case (and its precious cargo) survive the rigors of airport baggage handlers? I sure don't want to have any regrets connected with this trip!

eatswodo · Post by **eatswodo** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 3:22 am

Hey Melissa - why don't you ship it out there ahead of time - maybe to someone you know who will be driving to the event?

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 4:30 am

John, we might be able to work out something where some of us can go jam in a studio. When will you be arriving and leaving?

Melissa, if you'd like to use David's suggestion, you can ship your guitar to me.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 5:41 am

Joey, I think i'll be there from the 24th to the 27th, but perhaps earlier - we're considering booking a few coffeehouse gigs in the area.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 5:45 am

Melissa, i've brought guitars on flights as carry-ons, in gig bags. Perhaps you and your husband could each take one as such, this way the basically never leave your sight.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 10:20 am

Melissa-

My better half is agent for a major airline. I've heard and witnessed the worst of horror stories.

Unless the bag is a ATA spec AND fully insured, I would NOT send it through baggage.

Depending upon the configuration of the aircraft you fly, the bags are sorted and loaded into 'cans' (the containers that fit wide-bodies) or hand loaded by ramp crew into the cargo area.

My "toys" are required to be locked after TSA inspection, then are placed into another ATA case. The only problem is if it gets lost-then ya only get $600/bag (if flying coach).

You get better odds in Vegas!

IMHO

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 10:21 am

Oh, by the way, I'm in!

Unless it ends up like the Milwaukee deal...

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 10:56 am

I'm in! ..... possibly with one Rick.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 11:06 am

Jared, you're gonna be there?!? Oh, this an event!

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 11:15 am

Joey, I might take you up on the shipping offer, as I'd really like to bring the 4005WB if I can.

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 11:20 am

Well, yeah I will be there, the last was a blast.
I will be honored to meet so many of you.
Sure'd like to see the purpleburst in person!

jdogric12 · Post by **jdogric12** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 11:48 am

I'm in if I can get some kind of guaranteed entry to all the events. I'd hate to fly from FL and find out Saturday night is full.

I think I could bring one Ric. Which one to bring?

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 12:08 pm

No problem Jeffrey, just let me know for sure and I'll let you know where to ship it.