Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

Wishing I could be there.

Granted B chord amnesty by King of the Mutants (Long live the king).
If it comes from the heart and you add a few beers... it'll be awesome! - Mekidsmom
When in doubt ... hats. - B.G. Dude

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

Me too.

"Do, or do not; there is no try"

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Me too!  Well, I'll be here, but wish you two could make it!  smile

Art and beauty are in the eyes of the beholder.
What constitutes excellent music is in the ears of the listener.

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

Me too..... sad

Rule No. 1 - If it sounds good - it is good!

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

Me too.

Oh, Wait. I will be! smile

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Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

unclejoesband wrote:

Me too.

Oh, Wait. I will be! smile

http://www.desismileys.com/smileys/desismileys_3853.gif

OH BTW - If we end up in the backyard, where we belong, the WiFi signal there is WEAK.  So, there may not be a video stream to share with all ya'll that can't make it this year.  I actually got rid of one of my WiFi routers that was acting as an extender.  Well, that is of course unless I find the time to move the router.  That could still happen, maybe.

We'll get lots of video though to upload after the fact.

Art and beauty are in the eyes of the beholder.
What constitutes excellent music is in the ears of the listener.

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

I may still give you a call and see how things are going.  If you don't answer, I'll assume they're going loud.  :-)

Granted B chord amnesty by King of the Mutants (Long live the king).
If it comes from the heart and you add a few beers... it'll be awesome! - Mekidsmom
When in doubt ... hats. - B.G. Dude

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

I think I will check in as zurf also.  on the 6th me and the boys will be on a 2.5 hr zip line course!

“Find your own sound.  Dont be a second rateYngwie Malmsteen be a first rate you”

– George Lynch 2013 (Dokken, Lynchmob, KXM, Tooth & Nail etc....)

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

I've almost finished packing the camper (right now there is a rain delay which I hope doesn't last long).  Jen is downstairs  baking cookies to bring for everyone and I'm still trying to decide which guitar to bring.  I've got a couple new tunes which were well received at a gathering on the Shenandoah River in VA last week and I'm curious what my fellow chordians will think of them.  If everything goes as planned we'll be camping at Tionesta Lake in PA for a couple nights before arriving in North Bay Friday afternoon.  I had a ball last year and am looking forward to seeing everyone again.  I was hoping Zurf could make it but at least I got a chance to spend an evening pickin' with him last Friday.

DE

I want to read my own water, choose my own path, write my own songs

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

Just wanted to wish you all well for this coming weekend, and I know there'll be lots of great music, stories, and memories to share afterwards. Best wishes to you all from "The Great White North"!

http://d2ydh70d4b5xgv.cloudfront.net/images/d/7/greetings-from-nova-scotia-canada-canada-s-ocean-playground-nopm-a1f1f7344ec47d4306140a9ebf51ef54.jpg

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

Packing up the car. Leaving around 8:30. See you folks around 1:00. smile

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Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

Hmmm... sounds like I've got about 3 hours to shower, scrub the paint off my hands (face, hair, arms, floor), clean the kitchen up, bake some darn cookies, and tidy up the house a little ... I better get moving!  big_smile  I've worked my tail off, and will be happy to call it officially time to relax when UJB pulls in the driveway!  LET THE PARTY BEGIN!!!!  (in a few hours.. cuz.. paint covered me is not a pretty sight!)

Art and beauty are in the eyes of the beholder.
What constitutes excellent music is in the ears of the listener.

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

You'd be a site for sore eyes anytime Amy, sweaty and covered in paint or clean and freshly dressed.

Granted B chord amnesty by King of the Mutants (Long live the king).
If it comes from the heart and you add a few beers... it'll be awesome! - Mekidsmom
When in doubt ... hats. - B.G. Dude

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Zurf wrote:

You'd be a site for sore eyes anytime Amy, sweaty and covered in paint or clean and freshly dressed.

I hope someday I will be able to meet Amy and all of you in person just so many miles between us. I hope it will be a great event.

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman

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Y'all be careful driving and let's hear and see you on The Tube when it's all done, okay?

Love ya!

Bill and Dondra

Epiphone Les Paul Studio
Fender GDO300 Orchestral - a gift from Amy & Jim
Rogue Beatle Bass
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Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

Car is packed. Leaving around 8:30 - 9:00.  See you all in whatever time it takes to get there from Auburn.

Enjoy Every Sandwich
Nothing In Moderation  -- Live Fast. Love Hard. Die Young And Leave A Beautiful Corpse. -- Buy It Today. Cry About It Tomorrow.

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

I miss all the fun stuff, have a great time every one

out of tune out of key and out of touch

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

Hope you put some photos and other bits up for us out here.
I know everyone there will make good fun and music.

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

To tide you all over, here's a little Dirty Ed and his lovely bride:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iNXlFp … e=youtu.be

Art and beauty are in the eyes of the beholder.
What constitutes excellent music is in the ears of the listener.

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

That was beautiful.
Great strumming and awesome voices. Jen and Ken are a terrific duo !

Have fun !!
Keep posting stuff for all of us wannabees that are not able to attend!

Jim

Your vision is not limited by what your eye can see, but what your mind can imagine.
Make your life count, and the world will be a better place because you tried.

"Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except only the the best." - Henry Van Dyke

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

Very cool Amy thanks for sharing and do not let your fingers too drunk.

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman

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Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

Nice Video Amy. Jen and Ken go together beautifully real nice and entertaining.
Jen and Ken when they sing and Play.
Make this world seem okay.
As long as we got that rythmn that flows of the perfect combination Jen and Ken
With Jen and Ken singing and playing all our worries and cares will drift away.
Jen and Ken take it away.
You make our day.

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Love the video. Have fun you guys and gals and (with a posh English accent) "Good Morning Katie, I hope you are exceedingly well" for my little friend. big_smile

Roger

"Do, or do not; there is no try"

Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

Made it home in one piece. Thank you Jim and Amy for a wonderful weekend!

If I remember how to do this.......here's a few stills from Saturday afternoon.

The infamous Bread Machine resurrected to serve as a beer holder and music stand.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8565/28552750320_703ba2735c_b.jpgP1030017 by unclejoesband, on Flickr

Dinner!

https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8780/28552695970_2e28132eab_b.jpgP1030006 by unclejoesband, on Flickr

Dirty Ed and the Mrs.

https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8890/28221999023_dfeb07a49d_b.jpgP1030004 by unclejoesband, on Flickr

JJJ

https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8105/28805746466_8fcfe5de2b_b.jpgP1030013 by unclejoesband, on Flickr

Jim

https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8701/28836802285_46e927782c_b.jpgP1030002 by unclejoesband, on Flickr

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Re: Backyard Gathering - 2016 - Chordie Friends - August 6th!

Glad to hear you made it home safely, Joe! 

I'm so glad that those who were able to make it came out!  I think everyone from Chordie had a good 4-6 hour drive to get here.  What an amazing weekend this was.  Since DE and JJJ (and their lovely ladies) are still in town, I'll save the "party review" for another day. 

A very very very SPECIAL thank you to UJB for all the video recording that was done!  I actually was pretty busy with my smoky butts, and had such a good time knowing that I didn't have to worry about video too much.  Joe, you truely made MY day much easier!  I did take a couple pictures, and only a couple videos and sound recordings.  For now, here's a few pics, and I'll get my couple videos and sound clips up in a few days.  smile 

Ken (aka - Dirty Ed)
https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8546/28762226221_8cd748151f_c.jpg

UJB
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8187/28807047776_f573915c89_c.jpg

Jim (aka MekidsDad)
https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8638/28220985034_c505017999_c.jpg

One of the "Me kids"
https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8778/28762229021_2f6d00d836_c.jpg

JJJ and the Bread Machine (it LIVES!)
https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8109/28220982894_88be2ec0ef_c.jpg

I think they may have liked the smoked pork...
https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8534/28762218171_38f551a7d2_c.jpg

Art and beauty are in the eyes of the beholder.
What constitutes excellent music is in the ears of the listener.