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lbpesq
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Post Number: 5340
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2013 - 3:49 pm:   Edit Post

Just thought it was time to move the discussion off of the old thread. When we last left the previous thread, Ken was pointing out that May 12th is Mother's Day. Probably not the best date for the gathering.

Bill, tgo
mica
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Posted on Thursday, February 07, 2013 - 12:43 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks, Bill!

Mother's Day would be great for a Mothership gathering :-)

Hmm... Now I'm regrouping to possibly April 6 or 7. Any thought thoughts for those dates?
hieronymous
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Post Number: 1216
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Posted on Thursday, February 07, 2013 - 3:03 pm:   Edit Post

April 6 = bad
April 7 = ok - can't get there til around 2 but that's par for the course for me!
sonicus
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Post Number: 2783
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Posted on Thursday, February 07, 2013 - 3:58 pm:   Edit Post

I think later in May or early June would be better.
lbpesq
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Post Number: 5343
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Posted on Thursday, February 07, 2013 - 6:19 pm:   Edit Post

April 7 works for me. (2 days before my B-day!).

Bill, tgo
aeijae
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Post Number: 13
Registered: 12-2010
Posted on Friday, February 08, 2013 - 11:58 pm:   Edit Post

If pushing it back around mid June turns to be an option, that'd be perfect for me.
sonicus
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Post Number: 2785
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2013 - 1:25 am:   Edit Post

By mid June that part of "rough road" will be nicely dried out as well and less likely to get stuck in or rip out parts from the bottom of a vehicle.
lbpesq
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Post Number: 5344
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2013 - 10:13 am:   Edit Post

I've never found the road up to the ranch to be muddy or soft at any time of year. We've traditionally held this event in the spring, as I recall, and I don't remember the road ever being muddy. By June it could get quite warm, though.

Bill, tgo
sonicus
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Post Number: 2786
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Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2013 - 10:31 am:   Edit Post

I was just concerned about wetness combined with the unevenness such as the erosion and holes of the road. My car does not really have any high ground clearance and came close to scraping as I remember in one part. You guys can plan when ever it works for you . This was just my 2 cents ... ... ... LOL !
lbpesq
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Post Number: 5345
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2013 - 11:36 am:   Edit Post

Wolf:

You're welcome to swing by here and ride up with me in the Highlander. 4WD ought to do it!

Bill
sonicus
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Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2787
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2013 - 12:03 pm:   Edit Post

Bill,
Thanks , my old stock Eldorado is a bit low although I got up there twice before. My old truck might be inappropriate as well. I might take you up on your generous offer this time depending on the variables. I think this will be my 3rd "Alembic Gathering " in attendance.
kenbass4
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Post Number: 412
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Monday, February 11, 2013 - 9:54 am:   Edit Post

I'm OK with the April dates. I think if it gets too much later we will have the problem of it being really hot. The one year we had it at the end of June was pretty bad.
byoung
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Username: byoung

Post Number: 1419
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 5:48 pm:   Edit Post

So, is Apr 7th the final date?

Bradley
edwin
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Username: edwin

Post Number: 1469
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2013 - 12:33 am:   Edit Post

Geez, I'd love to make it, but that weekend is a little nuts. It starts out with the MPRE (Bill know about this one) and then I don my recording engineer hat and am doing a remote multitrack of a very diverse music festival. You West Coasters have all the fun. I might have a gig out there at the Great American Music Hall in May (although there's some confusion as to 2013 or 2014), so be prepared to party!
sonicus
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Post Number: 2815
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2013 - 4:27 pm:   Edit Post

Saturdays are better for me then Sundays .
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 7940
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2013 - 4:33 pm:   Edit Post

I think the current plan is May 11. It's also going to be in a different location, the ranch isn't available this year, but Will has offered another building in Oakland that while not as "secret" it's quite a bit more accessible.
sonicus
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Post Number: 2816
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Posted on Friday, March 15, 2013 - 5:02 pm:   Edit Post

HI Mica ,
Cool !
byoung
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Post Number: 1420
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 8:44 am:   Edit Post

Bummer. I was going to be in town on the 7th.
hieronymous
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Post Number: 1230
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 6:17 pm:   Edit Post

Mini-Gathering on the 7th? May 11 is definitely out for me :-(
byoung
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Post Number: 1421
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 9:55 pm:   Edit Post

Plans changed for me-- I'll be in town (Los Gatos) from tomorrow through Easter.
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 5392
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 10:12 pm:   Edit Post

Mini-gathering one night this week or this weekend?

Bill, tgo
byoung
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Post Number: 1422
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 10:33 pm:   Edit Post

That could work.
hieronymous
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Post Number: 1231
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 5:38 pm:   Edit Post

I could swing by Saturday night. I thought Friday worked but actually I wouldn't be able to get there until after 8 pm.

(Message edited by hieronymous on March 27, 2013)
sonicus
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Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2832
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 6:07 pm:   Edit Post

I cannot make it . Sorry !
lbpesq
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Post Number: 5393
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 6:30 pm:   Edit Post

Tomorrow (Thursday)night? Sunday day? It might be Easter, I'm not really sure, but that wouldn't stop me. (I do know it's currently Passover, though!)

Bill, tgo
sonicus
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Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2834
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 6:59 pm:   Edit Post

I have been sick and just finished a 10 day course of Amoxicillin and have been working all week . This week and weekend are not good for me. I look forward to planing a get together in the near future when all the pieces are in better perspective.
sonicus
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Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2871
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 11:46 am:   Edit Post

Is May 11th still a plan ?

Is there an update on the location ?

Wolf
sonicus
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Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2873
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 3:11 pm:   Edit Post

We need Harry there and it appears that May 11 in not possible for him. Later May or June perhaps ?
hieronymous
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Post Number: 1250
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 10:43 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Wolf - I thought maybe I could make it on the earlier side, but had to schedule something else in the morning, so the 11th is a no-go.

This will be the first Gathering that I won't be able to attend, but I have already come to terms with it - if the date is set then I'm ok with not going. May is a rough month for me and June isn't much better.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 7974
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 8:03 pm:   Edit Post

May 11 is still the plan. I will be sorry to miss Harry (though I think we might be able to stay later here if that might work out for him).

We can also start to think about a Gathering at the Mothership a little later this summer. It would be different from the other ones we've done (primarily since there is no stage area) but it still might be fun.

I'll be setting up the details by the end of the month in an email, so if you don't hear from me by April 30 and you want to go to the Gathering, email me and I'll set you up.
xlrogue6
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Post Number: 260
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 8:29 am:   Edit Post

That's a doubleheader gig day for me, so I'll be missing this one too. Love the idea of a Mothership event!
mica
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Post Number: 7977
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Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 7:29 pm:   Edit Post

Email is going out tomorrow - so drop me a line if you want to make sure you get the details on the first round. Put "Gathering" in the subject line so I can find it easily.

Looking forward to a fun day (with a slightly less harrowing drive)!
sonicus
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Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2891
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2013 - 5:05 pm:   Edit Post

Hello Mica,

Did you send out the email ? I Sent an email to you with "Gathering" in the subject but I did not get the your info email .

Wolf
mica
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Post Number: 7978
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Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2013 - 6:20 pm:   Edit Post

I did send out the mail... moments ago :-)

Getting close now!
sonicus
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Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2892
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2013 - 6:42 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Mica , I have received it.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 7980
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Posted on Friday, May 03, 2013 - 11:39 am:   Edit Post

Please make sure you got my SECOND email this morning where I describe the correct DAY of the gathering which is SATURDAY. Apparently I cannot read a calendar anymore.

See you Saturday May 11!
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 5444
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2013 - 11:37 am:   Edit Post

I don't know about the rest of you, but I'll be changing lots of strings tonight! See y'all tomorrow! Woooo Hoooo!!!!!

Bill, tgo
jalevinemd
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Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 856
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2013 - 4:24 pm:   Edit Post

Really bummed I won't be there. While the Mrs. would've excused me from Mother's Day, tomorrow is my daughter's 10th birthday. Hopefully I can make it out there if there's something at the Mothership later in the Spring/summer.
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 5446
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2013 - 4:36 pm:   Edit Post

Does anyone need me to bring an extra guitar or bass rig?

Jonathan:

Enjoy her b-day party. If you do make it out later this year, you always have a place to stay and make noise.

Bill, tgo
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 7984
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2013 - 7:13 pm:   Edit Post

Will said there will be a few rooms available for setting up smaller demo rigs, maybe you could bring something for one of them if you have room, Bill.

Do you know if Matt is coming? I don't have his phone number to bug him.
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 5447
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 12:03 am:   Edit Post

If Will knows, Matt knows.

I've got a Rivera Era Princeton Reverb II I'll bring along.

Bill, tgo
edwin
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Username: edwin

Post Number: 1536
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 12:26 am:   Edit Post

Send the Alembic corporate jet out here to Colorado to come get me and I'll bring a few rigs, from pre-CBS Fenders to Alembic powered fEARfuls!

I really wish I could be there. 5/11 was also the date for two great Grateful Dead shows I saw in '78 and '79.
cozmik_cowboy
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Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 1481
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 7:17 am:   Edit Post

"I've got a Rivera Era Princeton Reverb II I'll bring along."

Great amp! Have fun, all.

Peter
hieronymous
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Username: hieronymous

Post Number: 1265
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post

I'm on my way now!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 11061
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 2:46 pm:   Edit Post

Waiting for the picture thread; and fondly remembering my visit two years ago.
artswork99
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Username: artswork99

Post Number: 1854
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 3:24 pm:   Edit Post

I hear the rumbling! +1 on pictures, have fun!

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