RIO PICTURES

[ajish4]

Amazing,

LOL, I can tell WHO was there just by the GROUPING of the GUITARS!

[leftyguitars]

Well we are back in Cleveland after a great day going to the Columbus guitar show, the show was **** but the journey was the best!

Steve, I know that while Tammy and I were, err, getting to know each other on the back seat of your car Graham was busy decorating the side of the car for you but let me tell you that you got off lightly. I have never seen/heard anyone ever be as sick as Graham was the following morning! It was great!!! I let him throw up for about an hour before bundling him into the car with a carrier bag in case of emergencies. Needless to say the bag was in use within a few minutes, but the best bit was he missed the bag and covered himself. He was so ill all the way to Columbus. I can't remember when I last had such a good day.

Here is a nice picture of him wearing his 'nosebag'...

[8mileshigh]

I still haven't sobered up and it's nearly 10pm! What a night I had.........Pete tells me Although I don't remember much about it! But from what he tells me, I can only assume that Tammy must have spiked my drinks and then Steve must have driven quite erratically to cause me to throw up all over his car..........sorry Steve! When I have my clothes dry cleaned ....... I'll send you the bill That was/is the worst hangover in recent memory!..........apart from the one I had at Tony's........Oh........and the one I had at J Dog's

Flying home tomorrow.............I've already booked a place at the re-hab clinic!!

Looking forward to SoCal..........can anyone give me a ride back from the bar?.........Steve & Tammy??!?

[rickenbrother]

Graham, Diane sends a heartfelt 'awwwww"

But I had to laugh when I read Peter's post! Looks like you had a feed bag on! Is that gonna be your new myspace default pic?
Feel better soon, buddy!

[ozover50]

Quite frankly I'm shocked, Graham........ surely it must have been something you ate!!

Now I'm debating a new nickname for you - 'Iron Guts' and 'Munter' are both well in the running..........

[8mileshigh]

Graham, Diane sends a heartfelt 'awwwww"

But I had to laugh when I read Peter's post! Looks like you had a feed bag on! Is that gonna be your new myspace default pic?
Feel better soon, buddy!

Thanks Joey! It's kinda like a feed bag...........but in reverse!

[rickenbrother]

Well, "Iron Guts" is better than "Bubble Guts", which is something I named one of my co-workers.

[ozover50]

Yeah...... a bit politically incorrect these days, Joey - even if it IS true!!

[johnallg]

Steve Wood and John AllgAier demonstrate their expertise in the fine art of beer drinking...
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I hope all you guys have a great time.Looks like you guys already are. Have a beer for me!

We probably did Joey! Not as much drinking as at SoCal - only 2 nights and 1 day. Though Graham tried his darndest!

That pic is for Aitch.

[ozover50]

Hmmm......... don't know whether to thank you for that or not, JA. Seeing as how it makes me more jealous of you guys, I wont!!

[johnallg]

Quite frankly I'm shocked, Graham........ surely it must have been something you ate!!

Now I'm debating a new nickname for you - 'Iron Guts' and 'Munter' are both well in the running..........

It was the 24ish year old in the denim mini skirt.

[johnallg]

Hmmm......... don't know whether to thank you for that or not, JA. Seeing as how it makes me more jealous of you guys, I wont!!

Well, Steve and I thank you for the heads up! Unfortunately, the Elliot Ness was the one variation I missed... Did you try the Burning River or the Edmund Fitzgerald? Can't remember the name of the pilsner.

[johnallg]

Great pics Steve, Russ, and Jim. I've already saved them. I was so busy looking, talking, playing, and just having a wonderful time I forgot the camera in my pocket!

It was a really great time with about 2/3 of the attendees alumni of SoCal. Meeting up again was like picking up right where we left off. And meeting all the new faces but familiar personalities was as it always is, a real pleasure. What a surprising shock when in walks Graham and Peter. It made the day and with Steve Wood sealed the international representation!

To those who couldn't make it, I'll rub it in, you missed a fun bonding. Seriously though, make a supreme effort to get to one of these confluences, you will not regret it. To Todd and Kevin K, it was us who held down Friday night at the lobby till 1AM. A thorough enjoyment.

There was a skewed representation of basses here, but the guitars present were interestingly varied and non-usual colors, and just plain beautiful. Also to have 3 Seagreens in one place (other than Steve W's music room! ) was a treat and rare occurrence.

Thank you Jeff and Shari, and Peter Mc too!

Oh, and Brian's blackened Laredo with green flames - dis it if you have to but it is just the right color green, subtle to perfection, tastefully done, probably will stand out under the stage lights awesomely, and very well done. Kudos Sir! My only regret was forgetting to grab it and plug it in and try the active electronics - too much gawking!

Regret #2 - Steve G brought nut files and DOH! I forgot to use them....

[ozover50]

You should know me by now, JA...... I tried them all!! More than once, I should add............

[johnallg]

You should know me by now, JA...... I tried them all!! More than once, I should add............

At least you didn't mix in shots! Just bring a nose bag if you have such plans. And schedule a ride with Steve and Tammy!