chris olivarez Posted November 8, 2003 Report Posted November 8, 2003 The center of the continental US would work just fine for me because that's where I hang out. On the other hand that record store in NYC seems like a good idea too but I would try to flood it in a way that would'nt piss off anybody in the big apple. Quote
AfricaBrass Posted November 8, 2003 Report Posted November 8, 2003 I'm all for it! I spend more time here than I do with my old friends. So, I guess your all my friends now... To quote the movie Barfly, "Drinks for all my friends!" Let's just meet somewhere in civilization. I have this terrible picture of all of us in the middle of nowhere going "Lord of the Flies" on each other. Quote
Christiern Posted November 8, 2003 Report Posted November 8, 2003 (edited) Bear in mind that we are an international group. This could be us, heading for that little hut on the Faroe Islands, the First Annual Organissimo Convention and Insult Swap As you can see, it would be a short walk, no matter where we land... Edited November 8, 2003 by Christiern Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted November 8, 2003 Report Posted November 8, 2003 (edited) There's no bus service to the Faroes from Worksop. **************** Ask. How would business do this? They'd have half a dozen separate regional meet ups in posh hotels with video conferencing facilities!!! Edited November 8, 2003 by Bev Stapleton Quote
Bright Moments Posted November 8, 2003 Report Posted November 8, 2003 To quote the movie Barfly, "Drinks for all my friends!" quoting edward norton's (can't remember the movie title) toast "Champagne for my real friends, real pain for my sham friends!" Seriously, we should pick a jazz festival each year and all show up! B) Quote
Christiern Posted November 8, 2003 Report Posted November 8, 2003 There's no bus service to the Faroes from Worksop. Bev, it's just a good row away from Kinlochbervie, to which there is public transportation. Ask for old Ian McGregor or his son, Stuart--they're down by the dock and they will give you good value on a boat rental. Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted November 8, 2003 Report Posted November 8, 2003 Is this like the boats out to Skellig Michael in Co. Kerry. Me: "Where can I get a boat to Skellig Michael?" Tourist Info Centre: "Oh, you can't. Though, unofficially I can give you this phone number. Ask for Paddy. But I'm not telling you this. You'll be completely uninsured..." Quote
Christiern Posted November 8, 2003 Report Posted November 8, 2003 Sounds like the same kind of deal. Quote
marcoliv Posted November 9, 2003 Report Posted November 9, 2003 guys,may i suggest Rio de Janeiro for the meeting? Summer season is starting, tons of beautiful women are available at the beach, beers are always freezing and it´s far away from your wife peace Marcus Oliveira Quote
patricia Posted November 26, 2003 Report Posted November 26, 2003 (edited) Well guys. I just took a ruler and determined that the midway point between NYC and where I live, Calgary, AB Canada is DULUTH MINNISOTA!! Not exactly the centre of the JAZZ experience, but gathering there would perk up the local economy for a day and certainly keep the gang together and keep us focussed, considering that the local alternative may very well be accordian polka bands. Edited November 26, 2003 by patricia Quote
ghost of miles Posted November 26, 2003 Report Posted November 26, 2003 I dibs Catesta's pad. The Midwest gets too damned cold this time of year! Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted November 26, 2003 Report Posted November 26, 2003 Grandma's Saloon & Grill is it in Duluth! Quote
patricia Posted November 26, 2003 Report Posted November 26, 2003 Grandma's Saloon & Grill is it in Duluth! Well, there you go. How bad could a place named after somebody's grandmother be?? I'm thinking sometime in the early spring, after the ugly-coat season. Somebody scouts out DULUTH in advance and gives us the skinny on what is there. Yes, I'm serious. The good thing about a non-tourist trap is that the prices will be reasonable; you probably won't get lost; the people are friendly and JAZZ is everywhere. Quote
catesta Posted November 26, 2003 Report Posted November 26, 2003 Somebody scouts out DULUTH in advance and gives us the skinny on what is there. I've got a buddy from Duluth. I have not talked to him in about 5 or 6 years, but I'm sure he wouldn't mind us crashing at his cabin. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted November 26, 2003 Author Report Posted November 26, 2003 Yes, I'm serious. Me too! Uh, do I need a passport if I'm coming from Ohio? Quote
P.D. Posted November 26, 2003 Report Posted November 26, 2003 Each year I host the Granfalloon in the Seattle area. Started slow, but growing.. The Door prizes are rapidly becoming Collectors Items. This year I think the theme will be The Bebop Preservation Society A live band should now be part of the event. Though way too early,this is a serious invitation.. to board participants. I can guarantee good food ..Beer, cheap wine, music and hearty debate ( especially if Deep were to show up.. Aric has threatened twice, but backed out at the last minute each time..and he's more or less local) but cannot offer travel expenses or accommodations, though pitching a tent by the sport court might be an option. Enough room for a motor home ( small) or two If interested we can try to work out a date suitable to the majority. PM's / emails fine Fellow founder Shawn, will attest that I am not a serial killer or prone to spiking the Kool Aid. Quote
maren Posted November 26, 2003 Report Posted November 26, 2003 (edited) Uh, do I need a passport if I'm coming from Ohio? Wisconsin, no. Ohio, yes! My sister + brother-in-law + their 3 kids live in Duluth. It's beautiful in the summer (even then, you'd better bring along a warm jacket for the occasional 48 degree day in August). I had to go there one December -- it's only for devotees of snow, ice and subzero weather! There's a free summer festival on the beautiful Lake Superior shore featuring mostly regional bands and one "name" -- Buddy Guy in the summer of 2000 -- and mostly blues/bluegrass/folk-rockish-northwoodsy-singer-songwriters. Don't know that jazz has reached there... There is a local airport, but it costs a fortune to fly there. I flew to Minneapolis/St. Paul AND rented a car for 1/4th the cost of a "New York to Duluth" flight. There's some good food. The scenery's beautiful. Finnish Family Sauna has been closed down following the discovery of NON-family-style massages having been proffered after hours. Still a GREAT (and great-big) used-book-and-old-magazine store downtown. An hour north of Duluth is a memorial to the Edmund Fitzgerald. Edited November 26, 2003 by maren Quote
patricia Posted November 26, 2003 Report Posted November 26, 2003 (edited) Thanks Maren, There is life and JAZZ outside New York City. But, if people insist on spending more money, Seattle sounds good to me and I can sleep anywhere. Come to think of it, I should probably give a plug to the annual JAZZ FESTIVAL right here in Calgary. It lasts for a week in the summer, right after the Calgary Stampede, which I avoid like the plague. Big hats and pointy boots are not my style and most of the time I feel like a visitor from another planet. But, the jazz festival attracts some good acts and is worth checking out. Edited November 26, 2003 by patricia Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted November 26, 2003 Report Posted November 26, 2003 There is a local airport, but it costs a fortune to fly there. I flew to Minneapolis/St. Paul AND rented a car for 1/4th the cost of a "New York to Duluth" flight. Yep, usually runs an additional $100 per ticket to do the full DC-MPLS-Duluth run......but I'm sick of the 4-hr drive from the Twin Cities to the spot I hit every summer 2 hrs. north of Duluth, and that flight shaves 2 hours off the total drive time. W/kids squirming in the back seat, I'm happy to burn frequent flyer mile tickets on that one. BTW, I love to pop into the 'Bottle Shop' over there by the 'Perkins' and give those guys hell for keeping Paulaner Weizens on the shelf that have outlived their expiration dates. Damn right I check those labels! Quote
patricia Posted November 27, 2003 Report Posted November 27, 2003 Yes, I'm serious. Me too! Uh, do I need a passport if I'm coming from Ohio? No, I don't think you need a passport if you're coming from Ohio. However, I noticed a while ago that my own passport has expired. Now, with the new security concerns about terrorists sneaking over the Canadian border, despite that none of the terrorists from Sept 11 did, it takes months to renew. I can understand your concern about me, since the best cover would be to be skinny, blonde and wandering aimlessly around the airport, all sure signs of nefariousness. On second thought, let's re-schedule the "hang" for late summer [Calgary Jazz Festival] or early fall [at a location yet to be determined] to allow for any who observe the "dry" season. By then I should have a new passport containing a new unflattering likeness. A HANG, BY ALL MEANS!!! No, conn Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted November 27, 2003 Author Report Posted November 27, 2003 I was being my usually silly self, Patty. My sister is Canadian (though she just moved to Toledo.) Been up to Canada many times. Actually, my passport has just expired also. I'm not going to bother renew it for a while. No need. In fact, I've got two expired passports now: British and American. Lots to do here.... Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted November 27, 2003 Author Report Posted November 27, 2003 Actually, my vote is for all of us to show up in Lansing, Michigan for the big party. Home of Organissimo!! We can all show up at Joe's house with guns! Quote
patricia Posted November 27, 2003 Report Posted November 27, 2003 Actually, my vote is for all of us to show up in Lansing, Michigan for the big party. Home of Organissimo!! We can all show up at Joe's house with guns! Good deal!! Lansing Michigan for the first hang. Joe can just clear a space on the floor for sleeping/passing out, whichever comes first. As for showing up with guns, I don't know. Since I would have to clear customs, how'd it be if I just brought pictures of my moose rifle and my target pistol?? I know it's not the same thing, but those gimlet-eyed customs guys are a little jumpy these days. Quote
Dan Gould Posted December 4, 2003 Report Posted December 4, 2003 How about an alternative destination for a get-together next June? From Euclid Records' e-mail: JAZZ COLLECTORS TAKE NOTE- The International Association of Jazz Record Collectors annual convention will be held here in our hometown of St. Louis, MO, June 16-19. The last two days will be open to the public and will feature a Jazz and Blues only record and CD convention. We already have obligations from some of the best record dealers in the U.S. the convention will also feature live music, Jazz films as well as guest speakers. We'll be supplying more information as it develops but this will be an event NOT to miss! For more information about the IAJRC as well as membership info, check the website at http://www.geocities.com/iajrc/ Think of it! It would be the greatest CD/Vinyl Safari of all time, and we could all hang out together and shoot the breeze during what is sure to be a very cool jazz gathering! And St Louis is a pretty fine town, with some great eats, too. If we get enough of a turnout, we could take over O'Connells and chow down on the greatest burgers on the face of the planet! Seriously, I mentioned this event to my wife (we've thought of vacationing in St. Louis) so this is definitely on my radar screen. How about the rest of the Organissimo-ers? Quote
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