FINALLY got the date nailed down :

MAY 24TH

TIME:

I figure we'll start around 11:00, and go till whenever

FOOD and DRINK

I'll be able to supply some beer, wine, and soda, and I'd like to suggest a sorta "Potluck" thing for food - Vintageaudio brought some kickass lasagna, and my favorite lurker Ping brought some great wings last year. I figure this way we'll have a little bit of everything. Plenty of people brought additional beverages too, which really helped.

here's a link to my first thread on this - you may have missed it since I spelled my damn name wrong in the title :stupid:

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?p=1779019#post1779019

here's a link to last year's festivities to give you an idea of what to expect:

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=110581&highlight=markus

if you're interested in coming, RSVP via PM and I can give you my address & phone number


keep in mind I'm about 15 minutes due north of the Route 90 / Route 84 Interchange in Massachusetts, so if you're in CT, Eastern NY, VT, NH, ME, etc, and you've wanted to meet some AK guys near you, you could probably drop by :thmbsp:


there were plenty of guys last year who brought gear to trade / sell / give away, so feel free to pack your car full of goodies :yes:


some guys brought some AMAZING gear to listen to last year too - Allisons, Royds, Soundcraftsman, Magnavox, Fostex, KLH, Advent, RCA, Infinity . . . the list goes on . . . bring your big audio guns and wow the New England AK'ers !


Friends and family are welcome too :yes:

I'll update this thread as more people RSVP; as of now, we've got:

birddog
vintageaudio
beemer
2325fan
cabinover

I should be debuting some as-yet-to-be-found audio treasures from Kutztown PA (May 9th & 10th) so C'MON DOWN !

Since you are gracious enough to host, is there a favorite dish I can make for you?

I cook much better than I look! :D

Since you are gracious enough to host, is there a favorite dish I can make for you?

I cook much better than I look! :D

that heart-stopper chili topping was AWESOME last year - I hoarded that in the fridge for about 2 weeks :yes: it went really well with homemade corndogs :drool:

sooooooo . . . if anything else you make is as good as that do it up . . . but I wouldnt be opposed to a double batch of evil chili topping :thmbsp:

Evil chili-dog topping it is!

I'll think of something else as well!

I'll start wheeling out your way the 19th of April. I figure that I should get there by the 28th of May, if I work hard enough.

Or... maybe I could build one of these...

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u46/pleasurepaul/FastWheelchair.jpg





By the way, I look forward to stealing your SL-1700.

And will Marlus be attending?

More importantly, will (s)he be wearing chaps?

MARLUS...


http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u46/pleasurepaul/crossdresser-1.jpg

MARLUS...


http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u46/pleasurepaul/crossdresser-1.jpg

Is that a "Dirty Sanchez" surrounding it's pie-hole? EEWWW!

MARLUS...


http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u46/pleasurepaul/crossdresser-1.jpg

I look much better in a dress (must be that Naturally Hairless Nordic Blood :para:)

not to mention his/her earlings dont' match the necklace - I mean C'MON !! put a little effort into it - JEEZ

Markus

You are aware that is Memorial Day Weekend right?
Some people might be headed out of town......some folks have guests for the entire weekend and for anyone coming from out-of-state to your event...traveling may be brutal?
Unforunately I cannot make it that weekend, as I have commitments for the long weekend.....but I just wanted to make sure you were aware.

Bob

I will be there with bells on - Markus is a great host.

FWIW, there's a decent back route to Markus' for any on the eastern side of MA that might want to avoid the I-84 toll plaza on a holiday weekend.

Markus

You are aware that is Memorial Day Weekend right?
Some people might be headed out of town......some folks have guests for the entire weekend and for anyone coming from out-of-state to your event...traveling may be brutal?
Unforunately I cannot make it that weekend, as I have commitments for the long weekend.....but I just wanted to make sure you were aware.

Bob

Sorry for not replying to this sooner - just got back from a weekend in Florida :smoke:

OOooooo . . . thats a good point Bob - especially since I got a wrong date for my wife's reunion - it';s actually THE WEEKEND OF THE 24th (DOH) ! !

Soooooo. . . . here's the plan -

bump it out two weeks to the first weekend of June - June 7th . . .

gives people a little more time to fit it into their schedules too I think . . . (grab that Sharpie again Birddog :D)

I'll start a fresh thread after I get some feedback here

Sorry for not replying to this sooner - just got back from a weekend in Florida :smoke:

OOooooo . . . thats a good point Bob - especially since I got a wrong date for my wife's reunion - it';s actually THE WEEKEND OF THE 24th (DOH) ! !

Soooooo. . . . here's the plan -

bump it out two weeks to the first weekend of June - June 7th . . .

gives people a little more time to fit it into their schedules too I think . . . (grab that Sharpie again Birddog :D)

I'll start a fresh thread after I get some feedback here

Hoping that day is free, I have a wedding to attend somewhere around that date... On of those "Why the f$ck are these people inviting me?" kind of weddings. Some cousin of my wifes, whom neither of us ever talk to or hang around with, and I would be shocked if they even remembered my name.

I've met the cousin once or twice, but I couldn't pick him out of a line up, hell, I can't even remeber his name at this point!

Can't belive I have to spend a day sweating in a suit, with my wife by my side, while she complains about my trying to make the day seem less like punishment, by having several drinks during the course of the affair.

Keeping my fingers crossed, she didn't write the date down, and she's not home to ask.... Wish me luck!

Hoping that day is free, I have a wedding to attend somewhere around that date... On of those "Why the f$ck are these people inviting me?" kind of weddings. Some cousin of my wifes, whom neither of us ever talk to or hang around with, and I would be shocked if they even remembered my name.

I've met the cousin once or twice, but I couldn't pick him out of a line up, hell, I can't even remeber his name at this point!

Can't belive I have to spend a day sweating in a suit, with my wife by my side, while she complains about my trying to make the day seem less like punishment, by having several drinks during the course of the affair.

Keeping my fingers crossed, she didn't write the date down, and she's not home to ask.... Wish me luck!

mhardy an deli keep john's wife busy.. we will be talking with john.

markus says dam guys its gettin late, we gotta be goin if we wanna make it on time!!!! we casualy hide john, behind us. make sure no one is wearing
the chaps:D we push birddog in the car. say later to his wife. an peel the hell outta there!!!!!!!!!!!

ak's first an only friendship bird napping lol.

but seriously john we an i hope ya can make it :yes:

would you invite Birddog to a wedding? I ask you...

(just kidding, buddy!)

would you invite Birddog to a wedding? I ask you...

(just kidding, buddy!)

:scratch2: as long as he hits on the soon to be wife :lmao::lmao:

just kidding buddy

:scratch2: as long as he hits on the soon to be wife :lmao::lmao:

just kidding buddy

and make sure to moon the photographer during a group shot :thmbsp:

Well, the better half will not be there but I will. So Markus - keep the lamp up!

Markus

June 7.....OK by me...:D

If that turns out to be the new date, Sherri and I will be there......
with the Vegetable Lasagna...:thmbsp:

And birddog...we sure hope you can make :yes:
Looking forward to a great time!

Yippeee!

The stupid wedding isn't until after Marlus's Hum-Dinger of a Hoe-Down!

I've already picked out my dress, I just have to get some shoes and a bag to match!

oooh, Dave will be coming stag... it's our opportunity to corrupt him.

Anyone got the link to last years event? With pictures?

Anyone got the link to last years event? With pictures?

yup - check my very first post in this thread . .. . :thmbsp:

Yippeee!

The stupid wedding isn't until after Marlus's Hum-Dinger of a Hoe-Down!

I've already picked out my dress, I just have to get some shoes and a bag to match!

the flowers:thmbsp: those gotta go

the flowers:thmbsp: those gotta go

It's hard to find attractive clothes in my size....

It's hard to find attractive clothes in my size....

spandex??? tighten up the bum cheeks :D


remember dr doolitle? "i can see my %^$#"

I think I just threw up a little...

I think I just threw up a little...

well tell us all did ya get the burning taste in yer mouth? :D

just wait till he shows up wearing it:lmao::lmao:

he could be a hot date for a hillbilly:stupid:

chit where ive been traveling for work? he'd
make the girls up there jealious lmao:thmbsp:

It's hard to find attractive clothes in my size....

Ask BigMacc for a thong - I am sure he has one in your size.

Ask BigMacc for a thong - I am sure he has one in your size.

is....:jawdrop:

I think I just threw up a little...

:lmao::lmao::lmao: