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The Inaugural ARF (Aussie RickenFest)
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 10:12 pm
by rick_ovic
Sorry MARC patrons....we've beaten you to the punch! Today Howard Bishop, Greg Rahilly and I donned our Rickenbacker Forum T-Shirts, armed ourselves with Rickenbacker guitars (and a drink or two) and spent the afternoon playing and discussing all things Rick related.
Last time Howard and I got together we had four Rickenbackers. Today we had 18 including Greg's 360. Three of mine are missing in action and couldn't be present.
Howard is with me as we write this post together....we hope you all enjoy the photos!
Left to right...Greg, Darren and Howard
Howard, Darren & Greg
The Aussie Collection....
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:20 pm
by leftyguitars
Very nice set up, but it is missing something... ermm... that's it, where are the lefties???
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 12:04 am
by rick_ovic
Peter,
Oh, yes that's right...the lefties were in the other room....!!
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 12:14 am
by ozover50
Hahahahahahahaha!! Good one, Darren!!
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:22 am
by marc61
Thanks for inviting us overseas folks!
According to international confluence rules, since we didn't get an invite this time, you must subsidize 12-20 forum members and provide safe passage for their equipment for the next date.
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:47 am
by rick_ovic
One of the reasons Howard, Greg and I met today was to get serious about putting together a proper open-to-all-forum members Rickenbacker Confluence in Melbourne, Australia sometime during 2006.
We would absolutely welcome any overseas forum members of course! Obviously bringing out your Rickenbacker collection might be difficult, but you might co-ordinate a Confluence visit with that "trip to Australia you've always wanted to do".
John Hall even has his pilot's license - maybe he could fly everyone out here?! What a 75th Anniversary treat that would make!
Seriously folks, if any forum member in Australia or overseas would be interested in getting together, please express your interest now so that Howard, Greg and I can determine size of venue, timing etc.
Marc, as the holder of the lucky golden ticket you will be the first person to be let through the gates!
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:49 am
by ozover50
Our legal consultants (Martin, Barton & Fargo) will be in touch regarding said "confluence rules", Marc!! I assured them that you would have a copy............
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:56 am
by ozover50
As Darren has stated, we are really keen to put something together for 2006. The first half of the year would probably suit, given the possibilty of RIC 75th celebrations in August/September (and I'll be over your way then anyway!!)
Expressions of interest, suggestions, early apologies, 'where do I sleep' type stuff welcome!!
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:00 am
by ozover50
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:02 am
by admin
This AussieRickenFest rules! Thank you Howard, Darren and Greg for sending along the great photos. I see Fireglo is a favourite in Oz as well.
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:07 am
by ozover50
You betcha, Peter! It was a great day and we look forward to many more..... what a great way to spend a balmy spring Sunday!!
We're going to put together a small play list and see if we can record something next time around.... could be ugly!!
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:15 am
by krick
Darren, Where did you find the "lefty" Rickenbacker banner?
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:38 am
by rick_ovic
Kevin, Right next door to the left handed shovel store! LOL!
Howard, great shots mate.
Peter...yes, fireglo is very popular here too. My wife was impressed by Howard's Turquoise 620 though.
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:44 am
by marc61
(jealousy has worn off now)
Nice job guys! Look forward to hearing about the next confluence, which will hopefully bridge the gap until the WORLDWIDE event takes place...
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 3:02 am
by kcole4001
Nice collections guys! It's like the evolution of FireGlo.
