Was the Fest great again this year?

[Strawman]

I really had a great time! Hat's off to Kam, Grumpy and Mrs. Grumpy and everybody else that obviously put a lot of time and effort into pulling this together. The listening rooms were all great, something different behind every door. Some people traveled great distances to participate, some were close. It was great to meet people and put faces to the names. Forget about garage sales and thrift stores, for a very low budget, you can set up a really nice system including tunes from the swap rooms! I filled my car and still had $$$'s left over. Safe travel to all that need to make there way home. :thmbsp:

[Mopic5]

A quick second to Strawman. It was a blast and thank you Kam, Mr. & Mrs. Grumpy for the untiring energy that you put in. Dropped more $ on raffles and T-shirts than toward the swap tables - but heck, it's all for a great cause and cheap audio education. Drive on AudioKarma!

[Mopic5]

Um...Let me rephrase that. "An free education in audio".

[Fisher-Dave]

Best time I can remember.It was a true pleasure to meet each and everyone there,and some mighty fine gear I got to hear as well.I was not going to spend a dime,but wound up with a complete system,at a great price!! Thanks guys :banana:

[piece-it pete]

Excellent. Phenomenal. A blast. Three thumbs up.

I also thank our illustrious leaders & co for all the behind the scenes hard work and all the members and vendors who don't hesitate to give you the benifit of their knowledge. Oh and hearing all the butt-kicking sounds!

I've gotta get some sleep. See you all (and hopefully more) next year,

Pete

[Kegger]

Yes what a wonderful experience (AGAIN) and all the great people I met along the
way, and I met a lot! I can't even begin to remember half of there names as I have
no memmory, and after friday night now it's even worse!

Many people stopped into my room and socialized, listened to tunes, maybe have some
cocktails and just plain bullshit about great audio no matter where it came from or the cost.

I believe I had the cheapest pair of speakers there, they were the preverbial, yes bang for
the buck as I had $1 invested in them and thought they did very well for what they were.

Very special time was had by myself and I suspect many others.

[cableguy]

Ditto..... I/we had a great time. It was great to meet everyone there. I was very impressed with what I heard and saw. The fest was a blast. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make it happen..... :yes: Came home with some great toys thanks to Grumpy, Pete and Andy. I really liked the after hours social, that was the best....

[Cosmos]

Totally Awesome!

Wish I had more time there and had a listening room.

Next year, I intend to.

[ARguy]

Yes what a wonderful experience (AGAIN) and all the great people I met along the
way, and I met a lot! I can't even begin to remember half of there names as I have
no memmory, and after friday night now it's even worse!

Many people stopped into my room and socialized, listened to tunes, maybe have some
cocktails and just plain bullshit about great audio no matter where it came from or the cost.

I believe I had the cheapest pair of speakers there, they were the preverbial, yes bang for
the buck as I had $1 invested in them and thought they did very well for what they were.

Very special time was had by myself and I suspect many others.

Yes, those EPI 200's were VERY interesting... :thmbsp:

[gonzp]

After surviving the drive from Southfield to Cheyenne (17 hours) Brian and I had plenty of time to reflect on our experience this weekend in Michigan. I think that friendships are what comes out of this more than anything. I would like to thank the Admin, and moderators for everything that they do to insure that my little slice of the world wide web stays updated and running smoothly when ever I decide that I want to visit.
I know that it is a labor of love. I met a few people that I have seen on the board that I instantly clicked with. Dmax, piece it pete, audio flynn, reynman, punker, sandyg and Craig, were just a few. Brian (my travel companion) I got to get to know him better than I knew him before. I now consider him not just a friend but a good friend. Mrs Grumpy and Mrs Kam thanks for all you do. I know that the guys get the credit but I also know who shares alot of the burdons good or bad. As far as the stereo's go I have come to the conclusion that, good does not necessarily cost alot of money and our obsession with audio nirvana will never be satisfied. Was it worth the 1200 mile trip? you bet it was, even though I went to Detroit and didn't even get a lousy t-shirt... :dunno: Happy listening to all and to all a good day!

[CarlV]

I got home at 4:30 AM eastern this AM and I am not wrapped tight at all today but it needs to be said that people over 50 metabolisms should not eat White Castle cheeseburgers. :yes:


Carl

[piece-it pete]

...but it needs to be said that people over 50 metabolisms should not eat White Castle cheeseburgers. :yes:
Carl

:lmao:

Pete

[grumpy]

It was a lot of fun meeting old and many new folks this year. Only wish I had much more time to spend in the listening rooms and chatting with more of our great members.

Was specially nice to shoot with anyone that dropped into ray and my room. Again really wish i had more time to chit chat..

[Drybasement]

I got home at 4:30 AM eastern this AM and I am not wrapped tight at all today but it needs to be said that people over 50 metabolisms should not eat White Castle cheeseburgers. :yes:


Carl

:lmao:

They don't call them things gut bombers for nothing Carl. I seen you guys woofing those things down and I almost warned you but then I thought....nah, he'll find out soon enough.

Cheers

[grumpy]

I warned em :)

Tim has been dying to try them out for a couple of years. Bet he wished he died before trying them now LOL

[RichPA]

:lmao:

They don't call them things gut bombers for nothing Carl. I seen you guys woofing those things down and I almost warned you but then I thought....nah, he'll find out soon enough.

Cheers

I thought they called 'em "sliders" :lmao:

[Andyman]

I thought they called 'em "sliders" :lmao:

Actually, I call them a lot of things

But not "food" :lmao:

[Drybasement]

I thought they called 'em "sliders" :lmao:

Yep, they did, and I bet they slid out faster than they slid in. :lmao:

[Kamakiri]

I warned em :)

Tim has been dying to try them out for a couple of years. Bet he wished he died before trying them now LOL

Funny though, they weren't bad at first, kinda like a greasy chip steak on a dinner roll with a pickle.

But man, I could've farted the "Star-Spangled Banner" by the time I got back to the room to go to bed. The wife wouldn't have been too amused, if she hadn't crashed hard and slept through it :drool:

I think there might still be one caught in my GI tract......

[DingusBoy]

But man, I could've farted the "Star-Spangled Banner" by the time I got back to the room to go to bed.

Now that's funny!

Wasn't there a guy in the late 19th Century who could do the French anthem?

[CarlV]

But man, I could've farted the "Star-Spangled Banner" by the time I got back to the room to go to bed
1812 overture including the cannons for me. :p:


Carl

[Kamakiri]

You guys were real men though.....I heard you got the 30 pack, as opposed to my lightweight 10-pack.

That might explain the cannons :lmao:

[CarlV]

We passed them out and still had a half dozen I gave to grumpy's son. The look on grumpy's face was priceless. :)


Carl

[Punker X]

There is such a thing... a Flatulist...

check it out...

http://www.mrmethane.com/

Just too funny..

[grumpy]

shit I eat about 12 alone. Paid for it but i I'm used to it :)

[WhiteSE]

White Castle are gourmet burgers, thats why they are so small, like french food...a taste only for the refined...I lived next door to a White Castle, and never had a belly ache...I guess I am refined...LOL

[jcmjrt]

White Castle are gourmet burgers, thats why they are so small, like french food...a taste only for the refined...I lived next door to a White Castle, and never had a belly ache...I guess I am refined...LOL


Funny, I was thinking no sense, no feeling.

:yuck: :D

:zoom:

Sorry, I coulldn't resist.

[WhiteSE]

LOL..cmmon, they have itty bitty pieces of onions...

[Strawman]

shit I eat about 12 alone. Paid for it but i I'm used to it :)

I can't believe you guys let out of towners eat that stuff. :nono: Then again, somebody brought me up some 190 proof grain alcohol. :D

[Kamakiri]

Just think what would happen if White Castle branched out into tacos :scratch2:

[CarlV]

No kidding, at least with those sliders it was quantity with no "quality".


Carl

[Fisher-Dave]

Are those sliders the same thing we call Kristal burgers down here? Maybe I missed something :scratch2:

[tentoze]

Are those sliders the same thing we call Kristal burgers down here? Maybe I missed something :scratch2:

Pretty much the same thing, though White Castles are the original model.

[dmax99]

I stayed away from them this time.They taste good to me but sometimes you have to pay dearly for the pleasure...

[Fisher-Dave]

Thats funny LOL I thought about everybody eats about a dozen at least once a week,but never had them make me play a tune though :D

[Laemmle]

Jack, Here in the greater NYC area White Castle burgers are known as "belly bombs" sure taste great going down...but help me lord 'cause the aftermath "ain't" pretty!

Anybody out there remember the chain Wetson's?

[Strawman]

Thanks for reducing my only good thread into a vision of a bunch of guys sitting around farting and belching. :D

[luvvinvinyl]

...and you thought YOU could kill a thread?????

[TWantiques]

When you guys come to Atlanta you'll have to try the Varsity. Almost as old as the city. The dogs and burgers will stay with you for awhile as a reminder of your visit to this hugely popular Atlanta restaurant. :D

Terry

[Kegger]

I actually had some monday night after I got 12hours of sleep.
There not bad when your not drinkin but when you are BOY OH BOY!

[Strawman]

...and you thought YOU could kill a thread?????
I really did "laugh out loud"! :thmbsp: