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Yeah, you sure knew i was rubbin' ya huh?

To our great leaders here:

Please guys if ya both could make it at Bob's this summer, it would be like icing on a big cake, i would get a chance to thank you personnaly for hosting such a great forum and community so i'm inviting you both with Bob's permission! Waddaya say guys? Ya comin'? Hey if Hesh,Lacey, Don, JJ and others could make it too, it's gonna be a week end to remember for the rest of our lives!!!!!!! That would be so

SergeSerge Poirier38855.7259490741

What! No internet access! I have to rethink this trip

Seriously, I sure would like to go. But what would really be nice is if we could have our meeting near your wood stash. We could party and oggle wood.

Anyway, there is a chance I can make this gathering. I sure would like to meet all you guys.

John

Hey John that would be great. My wood stash is only 20 min. away.

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1109 Military Rd.
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-1498

Well, Carla (my wife) and I have discussed the matter, and assuming nothing dramatic interferes in the interim, we're in. It would be great to meet all those who show up, and she and I could use the time away (and I can think of A LOT worse places to be with the wife on a romantic getaway.) Besides, never seen the Falls.

Buffalo/Fort Erie, here we come.

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Is that anywhere near Yellowstone NP? That's where I'll be. Maybe I can make the next one.   

On the other hand, I WILL be at Yellowstone. The one US destination that single-handedly disproves all this global warming garbage.

I'm sooo torn...

Steve

[QUOTE=Hesh1956] Niagara Falls is very close so we can throw Ovations and banjos over the falls........... [/QUOTE]

Hey....No Dis'n Banjos! I like them!

I'm even learning to like bursts on Koa git-fiddles!

I doubt I can make it, but who knows for sure...

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I dont get it Bob are you a Canadian? or a US'er - Is this your cottage in Ft Erie Cananadanada?
Im confused
Charliewood

Hesh/Lacey, JJ, Evan, John -- I hope you folks can make it.

An additional thought for those making a longer treck to Fort Erie is that in addition to golf, casinos, the falls...Niagara-on-the-Lake is also nearby. It's a terrific town that features a number of wineries, The Shaw Festival (George Bernard Shaw plays amongst others). For the ladies...the shopping is great and unique. There is a fair bit to see in the area!

[QUOTE=Serge Poirier] To our great leaders here:

Please guys if ya both could make it at Bob's this summer, it would be like icing on a big cake, i would get a chance to thank you personnaly for hosting such a great forum and community so i'm inviting you both with Bob's permission! Waddaya say guys? Ya comin'? Hey if Hesh,Lacey, Don, JJ and others could make it too, it's gonna be a week end to remember for the rest of our lives!!!!!!! That would be so

Serge[/QUOTE]


I am checking with the boss to see if that will work for us. It certainly sounds great. Our kids are in a lot of camps and activities this summer and I need to find out what our logistics are.... but I will do everything I can to make it...

... plus my wife is from Rochester originally.

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

Decisions, decisions.

Enough really nice zoot for 3 or 4 guitars with gold tuners, or a really long trip to meet a bunch of who knows what. Are ya'll worth it?

Does one need a passport/visa to enter Canada or the US from Canada? Can I bring my banjo?

Ron

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Ron Wisdom

Somewhere in the middle of Arkansas......

WOW WOW WOW, This is exciting for sure! Thanks Brock, let us know how it turns out on you and your wife's decision, i'd sure love to shake your paw as well and i sure have plenty of reasons too!

Don, John, Bill and everyone who will come, i promise i will behave ok? no posting for the week end unless Don shares his wireless with me for 5 minutes so i can quickly do my 30 posts!

Hesh, Lacey, Anthony, i think we're in for a terrific week end guys!

Really lookin' forward to this event! Yaaaaaahoooooooooo!

Serge

[QUOTE=old man] Decisions, decisions.

Enough really nice zoot for 3 or 4 guitars with gold tuners, or a really long trip to meet a bunch of who knows what. Are ya'll worth it?

Does one need a passport/visa to enter Canada or the US from Canada? Can I bring my banjo?

Ron [/QUOTE]

Hey Ron, if you make it down there, please bring your banjo, i'll bring mine and also my mandolin and my ugly first build, wadda ya say bud? Deal?! We'd have so much fun! Besides, i wanna shake that big Bear paw of yours too!

Serge

[QUOTE=Hesh1956]Lacey just told me that she will make and bring little sunbursted guitar cookies....... [/QUOTE]
With candied inlay?

Ron, i'm not sure about the passport or visa for you, i think it's more important for us to carry one if we go the the USA but not as much when you folks travel to here, maybe Bob would answer you better though.

Serge

Hesh, how many geetars you bringin' bud? can't wait to taste Lacey's cookies, Super Teddy here really loves sweets!

[QUOTE=sfbrown] Is that anywhere near Yellowstone NP? That's where I'll be. Maybe I can make the next one.   

On the other hand, I WILL be at Yellowstone. The one US destination that single-handedly disproves all this global warming garbage.

I'm sooo torn...

Steve[/QUOTE]

Steve, Yogi will be at Bob's place this summer!

[QUOTE]Niagara Falls is very close so we can throw Ovations and banjos over the falls........... [/QUOTE]

If we live in fear of banjos,
then the banjos have won!

Billy Dean Thomas

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Covina, CA

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

[QUOTE=charliewood] I dont get it Bob are you a Canadian? or a US'er - Is this your cottage in Ft Erie Cananadanada?
Im confused
Charliewood[/QUOTE]
Hi Charlie
No I'm not Canadian but we have a summer cottage in Fort Erie Canada. I've been going to Canada since I was a youngster. Around the Buffalo area it was the thing to do. Hope this clears things up for you.

Old Man:
You don't need a passport unless you are not a US Citizen. You do however need a picture ID like a drivers License. You are allowed 2 cartons of cigarettes per person, 2 cases of beer or 2 bottles odf alchohol. There is a Duty Free Store right after the Toll Booths on the US side and one on the Canadian side for the trip home. Good prices and NO TAXES.
Bobc38856.2369560185

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The Zootman
1109 Military Rd.
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-1498

Bob...Thanks for the generous offer to host this meeting. Just the thought of meeting many of the OLF characters in one place makes the 400+ mile drive worth it for me. Let's see...if we all pick up a case and a bottle at the duty-free border shop, we'll be sure to have enough adult beverages for the party

I realize that this is primarily a social gathering but I'd also like to suggest that we bring items like tools, jigs, wood, etc. that we might want to sell or swap. I would also hope that you will be able to showcase some of your Zoot and have it up for sale as well.

Just a thought. I don't know how others might feel, but that's why it's a forum.

BTW...I can arrive a day in advance to help with any necessities. Just let me know.

Thanks again, Bob...you're the best!!!

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

Yes bring guitars and don't forget swim trunks and towels.
Personal belongings are OK to bring across the border.

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Beautiful and unusual tone woods at a reasonable price.
http://www.rctonewoods.com/RCT_Store
The Zootman
1109 Military Rd.
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-1498