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Northern California / Northern Nevada GDP Roundup -- New Dates

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Aug 31, 2008 1:57 p.m. Ric12string:
Calling all GDP'ers in Northern California and Northern Nevada (or any other GDP'ers willing to make the trek to the Sonoma Valley for our Roundup).

The new dates for our Roundup are October 25 & 26, 2008. We have checked with Joe C. and he is able to attend that weekend, which will make our get together even greater than we had originally anticipated.

Several things that we might want to give some prompt thought to:
1. Song list. As we had discussed earlier, if everyone could come up with 3 songs for which they have an .mp3 file that they could distribute to others to learn the song/arrangement, if some aren't familiar with it. We can do this on the GDP.
2. Several organized activities, such as Dr. Gretsch's guidance on chord soloing, I was going to do a quick one on guitar setups that can be done by owners, etc. If you have something that you think would be helpful or interesting to our members, let me know about it.
Okay, guys, let's get ready for a FUN weekend.
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Sep 1, 2008 6:15 p.m. Rasputan:

How far is Sonoma Valley from Crescent City ???

Can beginners partake ???

Are there any motels near- by ???

Thanks,,,

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<><> Rasputan <><>
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Sep 1, 2008 8:17 p.m. Ric12string:

Rasputan, beginners are certainly welcome. Crescent City is up at the Oregon border and the Sonoma Valley is about an hour or more north of San Francisco inland slightly.

There are motels in the vicinity, but we are working on developing some lower cost alternatives than what we have found thus far.

Do you think that you can attend? If you would like, we can put you on our mailing list??
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Sep 2, 2008 1:24 a.m. DrGretsch:
Hi Ric12string,

Everything looks good on my side!,

Thanks for all the updates!
- "Geoff
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Sep 2, 2008 1:50 a.m. bigalthethird:

Wow guys, I might actually be able to attend. It'll be around a 3 hour drive from Santa Cruz, but that's not too bad.

I'm not too sure about the whole "playing with others better than me" thing, since I've not got much experience 'jamming,' but if I bring enough Sailor Jerry then I'll be ok.

What would I need to bring?
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Sep 2, 2008 2:29 a.m. bonedaddy:

Bring lots of Sailor Jerry

It should be fun, I can't imagine much ego getting in the way of us all having a good time. I keep forgetting you're a California guy too.
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Sep 2, 2008 2:39 a.m. bigalthethird:

Ok will do! Sailor Jerry, some Dr. Pepper, and a few cigars and I'm set. Bring up the 'new' (1958) Gretsch, and it should be fun.

I mean like I said, I play fine by myself but when pressure's added, I just flounder. With some liquid courage though I'll be good.

I think I'm down for this.
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Sep 2, 2008 2:43 a.m. bonedaddy:

Don't worry. I suck pretty bad, so you won't be the worst one there.

Ah, but on a cigar note, since there'll be a fellow aficionado there, we can step outside and have a nice robusto to kick things off!
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Sep 2, 2008 8:27 a.m. yettoblaster:

Hey bigalthethird, I'm probably gonna be in Denver at that time, but if it falls through maybe we can share-ride up. Remember I live in Santa Cruz. I have a fairly reliable Ranger that gets decent mileage.
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Sep 2, 2008 10:19 a.m. bigalthethird:

Bone, sounds good man!

Yetto, that sounds good too. I mean gas would only be like $20 each way (if that), but that still sounds good.
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Sep 2, 2008 11:27 a.m. Rasputan:

I'm going to be in Redding for about a month,,, from the end of Sept. till the middle or the end of Oct., I'm not sure yet.

I will try to make it,,, sounds like a fun time...

Yes you can put me on the mailing list... raspy1911at yahoo dot com to keep the spambots away...

Thanks,,,

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<><> Rasputan <><>
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Sep 2, 2008 9:19 p.m. Ric12string:

Rasputan, glad to have you on board. When you want to send someone an e-mail, you can do it privately by clicking on their avatar and then selecting the option to contact them.

BigAl, great news that we are going to see that Annie in the living green and yellow flesh. I will also add you to the list.

Okay, fellers, start working in your three songs for which you have .mp3 files.
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Oct 6, 2008 9:17 a.m. afm_380:

This sounds AWESOME ... Are there more specifics to the WHERE? Sonoma Valley is pretty small in comparision to the big cities, but us back woods guys get lost pretty easy.

C-Ya There ... I Hope
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Oct 23, 2008 7:44 a.m. Curt:

Sounds like you all are going to have some fun. Hope to see video and hear audio but watch out for that phantom power...
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Oct 23, 2008 8:17 a.m. Joe Carducci - Gretsch/FMIC:

On-line coverage of the GDP Norcal Roundup? Great idea! Do we have a volunteer up for the task who's planning on being there?

This event is going to be a BLAST!!! Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Joe
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Oct 23, 2008 9:15 a.m. dubkitty:

i reckon i can write about it...i probably would anyway

i also have a little Olympus digi-camera that takes pretty high-res photos which will process down to Internet post size well...i took 240 photos in natural light at the Gong reunion concerts in Amsterdam a couple of years ago that came out really well. it'll just be a question of getting my poop in a group and processing the photos, which i can do on the computer at work. look out, people...i'm gonna get all Greil Marcus on your ass
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Oct 23, 2008 10:08 a.m. Ric12string:

This is going to be one heckuva fun time, guys. So glad that you will be joining us too, Joe C.!

Remember, I need to release the rooms today that aren't taken, so please let me know if you have confirmed your reservation with the hotel!

I arriving in town tomorrow night. Will anyone else be around? I think that, if I can get down there early enough, fritzthecat and I might try to connect for a short while and would love to have anyone else there join us.

See you guys very soon.
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Oct 25, 2008 2:38 p.m. dubkitty:

running slow, almost out the door...only an hour and a half later than i planned. 120 miles should take about 2.5 hours, so i should be there around 2 as it's 12:30 now.

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Northern California / Northern Nevada GDP Roundup -- New Dates

Aug 31, 2008 1:57 p.m. Ric12string:

Sep 1, 2008 6:15 p.m. Rasputan:

Sep 1, 2008 8:17 p.m. Ric12string:

Sep 2, 2008 1:24 a.m. DrGretsch:

Sep 2, 2008 1:50 a.m. bigalthethird:

Sep 2, 2008 2:29 a.m. bonedaddy:

Sep 2, 2008 2:39 a.m. bigalthethird:

Sep 2, 2008 2:43 a.m. bonedaddy:

Sep 2, 2008 8:27 a.m. yettoblaster:

Sep 2, 2008 10:19 a.m. bigalthethird:

Sep 2, 2008 11:27 a.m. Rasputan:

Sep 2, 2008 9:19 p.m. Ric12string:

Oct 6, 2008 9:17 a.m. afm_380:

Oct 23, 2008 7:44 a.m. Curt:

Oct 23, 2008 8:17 a.m. Joe Carducci - Gretsch/FMIC:

Oct 23, 2008 9:15 a.m. dubkitty:

Oct 23, 2008 10:08 a.m. Ric12string:

Oct 25, 2008 2:38 p.m. dubkitty:

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