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I am trying to gauge some interest in having an open house at my shop in
Luray, VA for OLF members and other friends sometime in January. The best
time for me would be Saturday, January 13, 2007. Anyone interested? Ideas?
Suggestions?

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Sylvan
http://www.wellsguitars.com

I'm interested, it's a bit far for me though.

Anyone have too many frequent-flyer miles?

This should be a great time Sylvan. WE had fun at the Arkansas bash. Food? Fun, for sure. And Fellowship, par excellance!

I'm bettin' you get a FULL HOUSE........ best wishes on this endeavor.

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http://www.dickeyguitars.com

I wish I had the miles for you Bruce!

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Sylvan
http://www.wellsguitars.com

I'm interested. I am going to MD for a few days, and will be stopping by Todd Stock's place for the dayTerry Stowell39077.9724884259

Sylvan, I'll check my schedule (aka the wife) and see what is going on.

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Don Atwood
Arlington, VA

Sylvan--definitely interested. If you need help organizing/coordinating,let me know. Feel free to give me a call or email.

Happy new year!

Jim

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James Warwick
J. Warwick Guitars, LLC
http://www.jwarwickguitars.com

Here is my thoughts. We'll give it a couple more days and then lock in
Saturday, January 13. Once I know about how many are coming I will make
the arrangements to have some food and refreshments handy. I think we can
have some fun sharing ideas and thoughts. Besides, it will be fun meeting
everyone face to face!

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Sylvan
http://www.wellsguitars.com

Hey buddy,
Count me in, I live in central VA and would love ot make the trip. Looking forward to it.

Homeboy

Sylvan,
I have a country place just down the road about 10 miles north of Mt. Jackson. I can't make a gathering in January but would like to visit the next time I get to the mountains. We live 600 miles south in Savannah so we don't make it there but a couple of times a year. Hope you get as few OLF takers for the January gathering.
regards,
Tom Armstrong

Carpooling ... that's the spirit!

Todd, you beat me to it ... I was going to offer Chris a ride as well. My shop is about 5 minutes from the Vienna Metro.

Don, you are in Arlington? Need a ride?

Sylvan, this is starting to look like a party ... sure you're ready for this?

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James Warwick
J. Warwick Guitars, LLC
http://www.jwarwickguitars.com

OK. Sounds like we are really going to have a good time. If anyone
coming has any great jigs or fixtures which are transportable, bring them
so we can all see the great ideas! Since there were no complaints about
the date suggested, that will be the day. So, here is the official invitation:

Open House at Wells Guitars
574 Hook Hill Road, Luray, VA 22835 (Check MapQuest or Google Maps)
Saturday, January 13, 2007
10:00 - 4:00 (or whenever)

If you are planning to come I would appreciate an acceptance via e-mail
to sylvan@sylvanwells.com so I can try to make sure we have enough food
and drink available!

Todd -
If you would bring some of those great bagels and awesome donuts it
would be most appreciated!

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Sylvan
http://www.wellsguitars.com

[QUOTE=verhoevenc] I
head down there to Vienna Hardwoods every now and then. Best place in the
area that I've found so far.
Chris[/QUOTE]

I can pitch a stone and hit John's (Vienna Hardwoods prop.) front door. I'm directly across the park from him--a very short block. I set his resaw up last year ... have yet to go over and use it.

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James Warwick
J. Warwick Guitars, LLC
http://www.jwarwickguitars.com

Sylvan,
Count me in. Sounds like a great time.

Anyone interested in making this a "swap meet"-bringing zoot or whatever for sale or trade?
(Obviously luthier-related goods- no boats or cars )

Jon

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It's not the miles ahead, it's the stone in your shoe


In Markham,Virginia

[QUOTE=JNixon]
Anyone interested in making this a "swap meet"-bringing zoot or whatever for sale or trade?
(Obviously luthier-related goods- no boats or cars )
[/QUOTE]

Great idea, Jon. I'm running low on redwood but have lots of cedar ...

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James Warwick
J. Warwick Guitars, LLC
http://www.jwarwickguitars.com

I will try are make it. Anyone wanna buddy up?

John, I'll buddy up with ya. Can you swing by Oklahoma and pick me up?

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Dave Rector
Rector Guitars

Dave I'm on your way. Pick me up too. They are gonna have a great time, huh?

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http://www.dickeyguitars.com

If it is anything like the gathering at your place it should be great for everyone Bruce! Wish I could go but I just had to burn a bunch of vacation time at the end of the year. Need to save some up for Springfield.

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Dave Rector
Rector Guitars

I will be taking a friend along , I am planning on being there bright and early

Just to remind everyone, the open house is this Saturday, January 13! I am
going to try to get some refreshments, etc. and generally clean up the shop
before Saturday. I would really appreciate everyone giving me a head's up if
they are coming so I can plan accordingly. See you on Saturday!

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Sylvan
http://www.wellsguitars.com

John Hall will be there

I'll try, Luray is a short trip over the mountains for me>

Anyone thinking of driving up from east Tennessee. About 6 hrs on the road I think, each way. Possibly even pick someone else up on the way? Just thinking about it...

Todd -
Thanks for bringing the morning food! We are going to have some fun.

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Sylvan
http://www.wellsguitars.com