GilFest®

[gibsonlp]

I AM COMING TO THE US AFTER ALL!!!
I just came back from the consulate, got my visa approved finally and got my visa printed out today.
I will arrive on Monday to Michigan and can meet you guys on the 25th if you like!

[ken_j]

Ok then we will make the 25th work after all. I need a final headcount as soon as possible. Depending on the number of people I will have to find a place. I will get local accomodations posted asap.

[ken_j]

Here is where my family stays when visiting. It is on M-5 (North) just North of the I-96, I-696, I-275, M-5 Interchange.
Hampton Inn Detroit/Novi
169 Loop Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48390
(248) 624-8100 () – (248) 624-0500 (Fax)
hamptoninn.com
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&prmd= ... CC8QtQMwAA

[krick]

Great news Gil!

Ken, I will attend but won't need a place to stay.

[jps]

We're talking next weekend, right? If so, count Shari and & in!

[ken_j]

We're talking next weekend, right? If so, count Shari and & in!

Yes.

[jps]

I suggest we get an head and instrument count. Where will the gathering itself, take place?

2 heads (3 if I bring the F1 )
4 instruments

[harrek]

Well I'm going to have to pass on Gil Fest then as I'll be out on the East coast on vacation. Bummed that I'll
miss meeting a bunch of you. But at least I'll be picking up my 4003s/5! Will have to catch you all
next time.

[ken_j]

We will miss you Brian.

[incubus2432]

I actually have the weekend off BUT am also in the middle of a kitchen renovation so my days off are precious. I give it a 20% chance that I can make it.

[jps]

The kitchen can wait a day or two, Gil is only in for this small window of opportunity.

[j_gary]

Hi Ken,

First let me say thank you for offering to host such a great opportunity to meet some of RRF's motley crew. You are a noble soul inviting me to attend. Seems every time I see you, you are either working on a bass for me or delivering a guitar for me. "Lemmy" has been asking for you ever since you did CPR on her bringing her back to life.

Asked my Mom, she said I could go as long as that Crisman character is not there! (Come on Brian, I'll bring your old 4004 Ci for you to look at!)

Just to complicate things for you Ken, if we have enough musicians coming, what about finding a place to set up and play? I may be able to bring a drummer with drums if we do not have one coming. I could also bring a small PA, and an SVT with an 810 cab. (Perhaps Brian can bring the dancing girls!) Just a thought sir, I would be happy to throw in some cash to help get a place to play.

I'm thinking of dragging along the 4004 Lemmy, a 4003 Shadow, a 64 4001 Deluxe and a 650 Frisco. If anyone has not had a chance to see a 75th Anniversary 4003 I could bring one as well. Also have some old P Bass paddles if anyone like to see some old stuff from the dark side. Also have a real vintage Irish lass. Built in 1926, 5', 90 lbs, makes more noise than an SVT on 11, goes by the name of Mom.

Let us know what time and where, I'll be there sober and on time, good Lord willing and if the crick don't rise. Sounds like fun.

[jps]

Speaking of crickets chirping, where is John Allgaier?

Paging JA!

[jps]

Reservations made at the Hampton Inn.

[gibsonlp]

Ken:
Indeed, thank you very much for hosting this meeting, it is VERY kind of you!