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jps wrote:I can see it now, a coast to coast confluence; simultaneous confluences in So Cal and New England (not England, Graham! ).

With video technology we could video conference the two

jps wrote:I can see it now, a coast to coast confluence; simultaneous confluences in So Cal and New England (not England, Graham! ).

We may eventually need a confluence coordination schedule. There just might be two confluences going on at the same time this summer. The next SoCal confluence is tentatively planned for end of July / beginning of August.

England, New England, Ohio, California........... I'll be there!

Graham, you might have to clone yourself soon!!

8mileshigh wrote:England, New England, Ohio, California........... I'll be there!

Does this mean you are coming to RIO!!!

That would be great, Graham!

If I can swing the dates.......I intend to be there!

That's great news, Joey. As soon as you lock in the dates can you let me know........ I'm planning on a longer tour this year!

Sounds good, being a New Englander, keep us posted.

8mileshigh wrote:If I can swing the dates.......I intend to be there!

Here's hoping!

Is the proposed Tampa FL confluence still alive or is it DOA?

Anyone?

Anyone?

Count me in Tony!

Geez..Rio, SoCal, Tampa, MARF, New England....RIc lovin' climbing to new heights.

marc61 wrote:Geez..Rio, SoCal, Tampa, MARF, New England....RIc lovin' climbing to new heights.

Look what we started in Columbus! (Props to Jeff Rath's small gathering for coming up with the 'confluence' concept. )

jps wrote:

marc61 wrote:Geez..Rio, SoCal, Tampa, MARF, New England....RIc lovin' climbing to new heights.

Look what we started in Columbus! (Props to Jeff Rath's small gathering for coming up with the 'confluence' concept. )

Yes, Jeff...There will always be the debate over which was the first official confluence.

Credit where due: Defining which is "official" is questionable, but the first mention of "Confluence" was my description of the gathering of Jeff Rath, Steve Cooper, and myself in July 2004. I was passing through Detroit on my way to seeing my gravely ill Mom in Buffalo. I dropped off my Cheyenne and Laredo for Jeff to do the VVT mods, and sold him that gorgeous 2002 4003MGBT. The three of us got together at Jeff's place with a combined fleet of, I think, 13 Rick basses. I described it here as a confluence, and Jeff played with one of the pictures he took of the basses as though they were being blended in a mixing bowl. So I'll take credit for using the term "confluence," Jeff was our kind host, and Steve as able accomplice. I've gone back through the archives, but there is a pretty substantial gap in the Basses section from May to September 2004. I'm sure this gathering was discussed there, along with the posted photos.

I think the first "official" confluence was the Columbus, OH, affair in May 2005, thrown by Brian Crisman, Chris Pappas, Jeff Scott, and Randy Hawkins (others?)