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Folks David Collins and I have collaborated to put together an Ann Arbor OLF gathering that is scheduled for March 8th, Saturday, at 12:00 noon at David's shop first and then my place later that afternoon.

Everyone is invited and it should be a very informative and fun time.

David's shop is always very fascinating to me and as many of you know David is a very innovative guy who makes many of his own tools.

This will be a very informal gathering to keep it simple for all and we plan on spending a couple of hours at David's shop and then convoy over to my place which is about 4 miles away from David's. At my place conversation, guitar playing, a Heshtone shop tour (lasting 11 seconds ) and pizza and beer will be served.

You are encouraged to bring a guitar and or any thing that you wish to discuss and show to the group.

Please RSVP in this thread and to me here via PM if you plan to attend and include your email addy (in the PM) and I will promptly send you directions to David's shop and my place. We are trying to get a head count and your RSVP will be very helpful.

Many thanks!

I'm there!

I'm in...and probably Joe as well.

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

I'm in.
PM sent.
Thanks

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Horton, MI

woo hoo...I am there, or will be..

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www.ziegenfussguitars.com

I will try. I need to consult the social calendar.. (which I do not keep and am barely aware of in advance).

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Brock Poling
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.polingguitars.com

Mee too!

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Lance@LuthiersForum.com

Alas, I will be unable to attend! I consider it a poke in the eye that you will even consider meeting without my presence. My loss and yours!

By the way, Lance. Does "Mee too" mean you'll be there, or that you don't know what's on the social calendar?

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Waddy

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Sound Clips of most of my guitars

Fantastic everyone - once we have more responses I will batch an email to you all with the specifics.

Waddy bro I am only 28 miles from a major airport and would be honored to pick you up and even more honored to drop you off if you could make it.

Be there!
Although, I have not checked with Theresa, MAN I feel so dangerous!

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Lance@LuthiersForum.com

I'm planning on being there, too! So if anyone from the west side of Michigan wants to car pool (in my case, it's van pool) drop me a note and we'll put that together. It'll be a great time, thanks Hesh and David.

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Mark Swanson
Swanson Guitars
http://www.MarkSwansonMusic.com

Ach! Sheiza! I could have made it for the 15th!

You know, I keep threatening to go down to A2... I will eventually!

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I'd like to be able to prove, just for once, that money wouldn't make me happy...

I'll be there for sure!

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Jim Howell
Charlotte, NC

Oh, yeah!

I'll be there. Thanks Dave and Hesh for organizing.

Best,
Max

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

Hesh, sounds like fun! Clinton

I'll be there!

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Billy Dean Thomas
Covina, CA

"Multi famam, conscientiam, pauci verentur."
(Many fear their reputation, few their conscience)

I wish! Maybe next time. Keep doing these, okay?

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Todd Rose
Ithaca, NY

https://www.dreamingrosesecobnb.com/todds-art-music

https://www.facebook.com/ToddRoseGuitars/

Bummer! I'm leaving for Minnesota on March 5th for a dual purpose road trip. I have a continuing education class in Minneapolis, and I will also be driving up to Grant Goltz's place to get a piece of BRW cut into sets. I would have been there in a heart beat. Let me know when you guys do this again.

Vince

Gee Hesh. Why did you have to pick the 8th of March?

Any other day and I'd be there with bells on but we're showing guitars at Port Fairy that weekend.

You never know. I might surprise you blokes later in the year.

Bob

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Bob Connor
Geelong, Australia

Count me in!

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Brad
Avon, OH

Great!!! We are going to have a great turn out with many confirmed participants already and I am sure more will be added too.

Everyone expect an email from me next week with directions and specifics. Again it's very informal and everyone is invited.

Todd I know you went to school in A2 so you need to come back one of these days and check the place out. When you do you are always welcome here my friend.

Bob buddy I have a feeling that I will see you this year - hope so.

Hi Folks. The Ann Arbor OLF gathering will begin at 12:00 noon Saturday March 8th at David Collin's shop. After a couple hours there we will convoy to my place to continue with guitar playing, Heshtone shop tour, beer and .

Everyone who has indicated interest in this thread so far will be getting a PM from me with the addresses and a contact phone number.

If anyone else is interested please let me know in this thread we would be delighted to have you.

Many thanks!

What's the current head count?

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Eschew obfuscation, espouse elucidation.

Hi David - 10 at the moment if everyone shows up and this does not include you and Jotham so possibly 12.

UPDATE:

Here is who we have coming so far:

Clinton
Brad
Max
Jim
Mark
Lance
Brock - possibly and hopefully
Stephen
Kirt
JJ
Joe

And with David, Jotham, and I that makes 14 possible. This is a pretty good turn out and it should be a great day!!!