Another Aussie get-together!

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 12:32 pm

Melted guitar for Dr. Dali, melted guitar for Dr. Dali!

gregga41 · Post by **gregga41** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:42 pm

At least when the guitars were melting that day, the beers were ice cold, and went down beautifully!
See you Monday Aitch!
And as Darren would (did) say..."With bells on!"

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:39 am

No worries, my friend!!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 3:23 pm

1-1/2 hours to go! The ice is in the Esky, the fridge is full, snacks are ready...... all systems go!!

We might try and do some live 'as it happens' pics here, too!

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:04 am

Today we held the second 2007 Aussie RickResource confluence at Howard Bishop's house here in Melbourne.

Shane McAlpine joined us for the first time today, along with the usual suspects Ron Viney, Greg Rahilly, Howard and I. Brian Medway joined us via the magic of the telephone

Here are a few pictures:-

(L to R Ron, Greg, Darren, Shane, Aitch)

Shane tries out Darren's 75th 660 DCM as he contemplates which Rickenbacker model he will purchase next.

More pictures to come....dinner awaits and my family is calling!!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:43 am

Great day...... a big welcome to Shane to the Melbourne chapter of the Rickenbacker Appreciation Society....... perhaps henceforth simply known as 'M-RAS'!

Part of the line up:

Darren and Ron discussing the finer points (or not) of Paypal:

Greg with his 'soft drink'...............

Chillin'...............

Probably the only two DCMs in Australia..........

Cool guitars................

Don't forget it's my 330, Greg!!!

The two proud owners.........

Pretty, ain't we?? Note the difference in color with the sunlight.......

The full catastrophe........ left to right - Ron, Darren, Shane, Aitch and Greg:

And again..............

Thanks for coming over, guys........

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:46 am

Howard and I with our 75th Anniversary models and matching Rickenbacker t-shirts. Such fashion doyens:-

Ron with his recently purchased 360V64 FG:-

Howard checking that the beer was cold enough!:-

Boys and their toys.....

Some of our toys....

Howard's new rear patio was the perfect place for basking in the early autumn sun, sipping a cold beer, strumming a fine Rickenbacker and discussing everything from eBay scams to nut width differences with a few good mates.

It was pretty cool being able to talk on the phone with Brian Medway, who is due to reach our sunny shores in December this year.

A fun afternoon was had by all. Thanks Howard!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:52 am

Not a problem, Darren........ any time at all, my friend!

Next time the patio might be finished!!

rollingricker21 · Post by **rollingricker21** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 1:38 am

Awesome pics! Looks like a great time was had by all.

Some of those new additions look very nice, especially those 75th anniversary guitars.

Glad all went well!

gregga41 · Post by **gregga41** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 1:51 am

Thanks Howard for putting on another great Aussie social!
The "usual suspects"!!!! gave a typically warm welcome to Shane,and gave him plenty of ammunition for when he goes hunting for Ric number 2!
Aitch, the only thing going through my head as i held your 75th Ann.330 was.... "Hold on tight and run like hell!!!!" Both 75th models were awesome!
Thanks for the day Aitch,and thanks for the lift Trotty!

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 1:51 am

That looks like a great day lads.........you've got me itching for a long haul flight

I seem to remember there was a cool guitar shop in Sydney............that's the next town across...... isn't it?

longboard_ric · Post by **longboard_ric** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:18 am

Thanks to all for making it a very enjoyable afternoon, especially Howard for the hospitality and Darren for the lift.

I learnt a few things on the way and came home with a severe case of "Ric-envy".

How am I going to explain that to the wife ????

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:20 am

Graham, there's a very expensive vintage guitar shop in Sydney, which rarely has any decent Rickenbackers. Asking prices tend to be about 300% above the market.

There are better ones here in Melbourne.

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:56 am

I wish that I was there.

When Howard posted ...

"1-1/2 hours to go! The ice is in the Esky, the fridge is full, snacks are ready...... all systems go!! "

I told my wife that we still had time to make it..

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:59 am

Marvelous photos, guys. Thanks for sharing.