Northwest Passage 2

[E. Shaun]

Greetings all,

I'll probably move this thread down to the C&C forum soon (since it is, in fact, about collaborations and connections), but here's a general "call for participants" for our second Northwest Passage gathering. We got together last time in late March, and I think all of us (there were seven of us, I believe) had a great time.

I have spoken with Archtop, and he's more than happy to make his place in Stanwood, WA available again. This time, I'd really like to get a jam session going. I was thinking we could all chip in $20 to Archtop and possibly record a bit of it? Details can be sussed out later.

Anyhow, we're looking at doing it in July or early August...so if you're interested, and in the Northwest, feel free to chime in with the best weekend available for you, and we'll see where it goes from there!

[fizbin]

Sounds great. I'll try and make it. July 21-22 is probably not going to be good for me. We have some other family camping stuff planned. I'll have to go to the wife for full schedule info.

[Webs]

As recently departed, but I would argue meriting 'honorary PNW' status, if it's at a time that I happen to be up there, I'd be in big time.

[kwiksilver]

July 21- 22 is definitely out for me also. Booked a long time ago.

kwiksilver

[stoner]

So far sounds cool for me. Count me in on this.
Much fun the last time.:Thumbsup:

stoner

[maccool]

Damn! Why couldn't this have happened when I was living in Victoria, B.C?

[E. Shaun]

Alright...so July 21-22 is out. How about July 28-29 or July 14-15?

I really hope Hrasco can make it this time. Last time I felt really bad about arbitrarily picking a date that he couldn't make it.

[pacAir]

If you really find yourself short handed for bass or guitar (yeah, right) let me know. I'm sure you'll probably attract enough local talent to get the job done. It is a long drive from Portland, OR but definitely do-able with adequate warning under the right circumstances.

I'd love to meet some of you characters face to face and enjoy some quality non-verbal communication as well.

It sounds like fun! :grin:

[Webs]

later in July optimizes my chances of appearing... (for what that's worth.)

[E. Shaun]

PacAir...we're glad to have you join us regardless. I'm sure there will be some "musical chairs" happening as we'll likely have three keyboardists as well, so I don't imagine we'd just stick to some kinda diagram as to who-does-what-when.

C'mon over, bring your axe, down a few beers, shoot some shit, enjoy the gentle Northwest air as twilight approaches...

It's all good. :Thumbsup:

Besides...Archtop has a great studio. You never know...you might want to record there someday.

[Carlo]

I second that one, Pac, you'll enjoy yerself...The last weekend in July...27-29th is good for me!

[vocalnick]

Damn, that sounds cool, but I'm in the south-east.








...of the wrong continent :Confused: :Razz:

[Tim Halligan]

Damn, that sounds cool, but I'm in the south-east.

...of the wrong continent :Confused: :Razz:

Wrong.

They are in the Northwest of the wrong continent.

:Twisted:

Cheers,
Tim

[emtou2u]

e.....

what have i done to not make your "date" list? i usually don't have this kind of trouble makin' it past the velvet rope...because i'm sooooooo :Coolio: :Coolio: :Coolio: ....ha! :lol:




Before this thread falls off the page, let's pick a date in advance for the next one. I'm thinking maybe the second weekend of July?

Thoughts?
i'd be in for early fall sometime...summer's tough for me...but i think if the boys get together in july there might still be some alcohol left over? :Confused: ok.....maybe not....:lol:




just kidding you a bit...i knew when you made the suggestion months ago that i couldn't make a summer party...i'm just sad. :Cry:

...again, fall or winter will be great...winter's better...maybe a holiday party? i can drive in the snow...ya know...

:Wink:

have fun guys!

[seagate]

They are in the Northwest of the wrong continent.

I'll drink to that!!!

[omikl]

Ah, Oztrailer. That place the locals assume I'm from when I'm in Bali :)
















...and the US, come to think of it.

[E. Shaun]

just kidding you a bit...i knew when you made the suggestion months ago that i couldn't make a summer party...i'm just sad.

Aww...surely you can take a day out of your most busy schedule to hang out with the locals.

It wouldn't surprise me at all if we did this on a somewhat regular basis anyhow...so who's to say we can't get together again in autumn? I'm having an affair with Arch's piano, so any time the two of us can get together is sheer bliss. My fingers, gently stroking its yellowed ivories...my feet caressing its tarnished brass pedals...oh how I miss thee, piano of my dreams...:Wink:

[emtou2u]

Aww...surely you can take a day out of your most busy schedule to hang out with the locals.

It wouldn't surprise me at all if we did this on a somewhat regular basis anyhow...so who's to say we can't get together again in autumn? I'm having an affair with Arch's piano, so any time the two of us can get together is sheer bliss. My fingers, gently stroking its yellowed ivories...my feet caressing its tarnished brass pedals...oh how I miss thee, piano of my dreams...:Wink:


:lol: :lol: :lol:

[pacAir]

Thanks for the invite... I wasn't trying to push through the "velvet rope" ("I'm with the band...") as a newcomer to this forum but appreciate the welcome. It sounds like a great opportunity and a fun time!

The July 28-29 weekend would work best for me as well... a family reunion on 7/22 and 2 back-to-back gigs on 8/4 would serve as pieces of bread for the delicious meat in the middle! I'll watch for a date determination.

Did I just call this event a sandwich? I couldn't come up with a workable beer reference before I had my morning coffee!

:lol:

[E. Shaun]

The July 28-29 weekend would work best for me as well...

By Jove, I think we've decided on a date...

Well, we'd better check with Archtop (and family) first. :very happy:

[hrasco]

That weekend looks good to me (tentatively).

I'm hoping I can play the piano when Eshaun goes to the bathroom. (He doesn't take it with him when he goes, does he?)

[E. Shaun]

That weekend looks good to me (tentatively).

I'm hoping I can play the piano when Eshaun goes to the bathroom. (He doesn't take it with him when he goes, does he?)

Keep yer filthy mitts of my gir...

Er...I mean...yes, of COURSE you can play her...um...it even when I'm there. Just be gentle. :Wink:

[archtop]

O.K.


July 28-29 it is.


You know. E-shaun and I flew to L.A. to go to the first
mixerman party, so it'd be totally cool for you that are
too far to drive, to go ahead and grab a plane.

[E. Shaun]

O.K.


July 28-29 it is.


You know. E-shaun and I flew to L.A. to go to the first
mixerman party, so it'd be totally cool for you that are
too far to drive, to go ahead and grab a plane.

Amen, bruddah. Indeed...not to open up invitations to other people's homes, but there are a few folks who live in Arch's vicinity...I'm sure you could crash at a home for a night or two. I'll probably do that myself, just to save the hassle of driving back across the border late at night.

Not sure where the nearest airport is, mind you. Possibly Arlington? Everett?

As for that first Mixerman party, it's so hard to believe that it was back in 2003...at Jimi Hunter's girlfriend's house, no less. Boy do times change...

[archtop]

Man I been hangin' around you goofs for over four years. wow.

I believe e-shaun has got first dibs on the extra bed, but
there are four couches and a day bed thingy (bay windowish)

But if someone wanted to camp, I have a sweet back yard
with a fire pit.

and 100ft south on the bank of a salt water slough is a
old campsite with a firepit.

[emtou2u]

That weekend looks good to me (tentatively).

I'm hoping I can play the piano when Eshaun goes to the bathroom. (He doesn't take it with him when he goes, does he?)Keep yer filthy mitts of my gir...

Er...I mean...yes, of COURSE you can play her...um...it even when I'm there. Just be gentle. :Wink:


:icon_eek: e. shaun's gonna watch????





:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Carlo]

...and for the menu of the Bed and Breakfast...

Toasted and Jam:Wink:

[Fulcrum]

Arch, which railway is that going through your back (or is it front) yard? U.P.?

[archtop]

Thats the back.
It's what they call a spur off of the main track.
It ends 500 east of here at a cold storage place.

I don't know what are main line thru town is,
Burlington Northern?

[hrasco]

:icon_eek: e. shaun's gonna watch????




We may have inadvertently stumbled on the trigger that will get Em to change her summer plans.

:Wink:

[stoner]

I don't know what are main line thru town is,
Burlington Northern?

BNSF and Amtrak runs down the line. I think it even stops in Stanwood.
Hop/Skip/Jump from there to Archtops (mabye 2 mi.)

July 28-29 is perfect for me.:Thumbsup:

This has the makins for cool!
:Coolio:

[E. Shaun]

*BUMP*

Just don't want this to fall off the page.

:Wink:

[st robert]

hey, i just noticed this. i'm a little S.E. of oly.


would it be okay if i stopped in?

i would really like to meet you all...


rob

[E. Shaun]

Absolutely!

Though it seems that Aardy might need to invest in a couple more keyboard instruments. :Wink:

[st robert]

i don't have to play keys, i can be yet another guitarist or bassist, vox, whatever.

or not.

i don't suppose me playing anything would be of real benefit to the forward and timely progress of any recording session, so i can get coffee or go on beer runs for the actual artists. just let me hang and watch, cheer, root, anything. maybe for 50 bucks arch will let me hit the record button once or twice, kinda like putting on the siren on a police ride-along. woohoo! we're doing something!

and so i will attempt to come up with a convincing lie to my wife, ditch work and show up drunk at 4am saturday the 28th.

see ya then.

rob

[E. Shaun]

i don't suppose me playing anything would be of real benefit to the forward and timely progress of any recording session, so i can get coffee or go on beer runs for the actual artists. just let me hang and watch, cheer, root, anything.

Bah!

I figure it might as well just be a lengthy drop-in jam session. If Arch feels so inclined, he can put up a few mics and hit record on his PT rig, then separate wheat from chaff at his later leisure. Or we could just jam for the sake of jamming. Either way, I'm sure there will be some booze involved, as well as camaraderie and no shortage of impressive musicianship.

I for one am looking forward to it. :Coolio:

[emtou2u]

Either way, I'm sure there will be some booze involved.......



did someone say booze? i thought they were called "spirits"...

:Wink:

[archtop]

Cool (and the) gang.

I'm starting to get stoked for this.

my wife has asked for RSVP's. from you all.

Since I don't know what that is, how 'bout we do a head count instead :) (for mixie 'cause he loves him some smilies)

St Rob. I'll ask the police for extra patrols in my neighborhood
so you will feel safe.

(inside joke for Rob, it's actually a nice little town, almost
Mayberry RFD)

Please bring your families too. We're all about families here.

[st robert]

(inside joke for Rob, it's actually a nice little town, almost
Mayberry RFD)

Please bring your families too. We're all about families here.


all right. i should be able to get them into the trunk...

[emtou2u]

my wife has asked for RSVP's. from you all.

Since I don't know what that is, how 'bout we do a head count instead :) (for mixie 'cause he loves him some smilies)


Répondez, s’il vous plaît from emtou2u:


dear mr. & mrs. archtop,
what a lovely invitation you have extended to both myself and my family. it is with great regret that i must decline your gracious hospitality as i have prior commitments. please know, should you decide to host another party, it would be my honor to attend.
wishing you a gay soiree,

ms. emtou2u

:grin:

[Carlo]

Répondez, s’il vous plaît from emtou2u:
dear mr. & mrs. archtop,
wishing you a gay soiree,
:grin:

wait a minute...what was that?:Roll eyes:

[E. Shaun]

So Arch old chap...how many fine folks do we have RSVPed?

[archtop]

Kwiksilver and family,
and you.




I think St. Rob, Carlo and Stoner are coming, they
just can't read french :)

Mixerpuppet said a while ago he wants to attend, but has not
yet confirmed.

Hrascos' posts said the (his) date (Carlo) was looking good,
but he did put in (tentatively) hopefully we will get him
swung over to positively.

Hopefully the Newb pacAir will show (boy do I have tube amp questions to keep him busy)

Then Carlo can say "Hey quit pickin' on me and pick on the new guy."

Fizbin has yet to say yay.
even though we did pick this date specifically for him


kidding.





kinda.


Webs said late July optimizes his chance of appearing.

the other reason we picked this date





So now that I've put in the guilt screws in those two,
and turned 'em just a little, maybe they will pipe up
with the answer we're hoping for.


Of course I'll be there at 2:00pm 7/28/07



who'd I miss.


and who still wants to come.

It's a big house, we got room, don't be shy.

[E. Shaun]

Dibs on the piano...

[Mixerpuppet]

I wanna but I've been so swamped I even worked a 15 hour shift compared to the 10 to 12 I had been working....

and then my best friend said he was going to be intown that weekend from Georgia...

Family Reonion (going makes me cry) on Aug 4th, then Wedden Anniversay Aug 8th...

I've visited this thread I don't know how many times and looked at my schedule waiting for something to slide or get cancelled...

I keep lookin and checking...

My head might pop tho....

[st robert]

here is my plan: after working a shift, getting off around 10p on saturday, i race up north, arriving by around 1ish am. if anyone's still awake, we raise a glass. if not, i tent up or sleep in the car, hang most of sunday, leaving whenever mrs. archtop decides she's had enough. :D

hopefully this will not bring any difficulty to the procedings...

thanks for the invite. can't wait to meet you kooks.


rob

[E. Shaun]

Sounds fine by ME, Robert. I'm hoping to crash there on Saturday night, as I REALLY don't feel like driving across the border late at night after some great jamming etc.

Looking forward to meeting you in person as well.

[archtop]

Sweet Rob.

At that time of night, traffic should be clear, I think I've made it to Tacoma (speeding) in 2 hours.

Mixerpuppet, Georgian best friends are welcome too.
plus with the effort Rob is going to, kinda makes you
look like a slacker :) I'm still hoping you'll make it.

[Webs]

Here's my deal... (crosses arms looking all serious and all)... I told Em2 I wouldn't show if she didn't... (guilt trip to Em... ; )

(uncrosses arms and laughs a little...)
No, but seriously, I'm scheduled to be in the PNW the 17-23rd. I don't expect you to change the date or anything, but alas, that's when I'm going to be there. That doesn't rule out showing up on the 28th, but maybe makes it less likely. As things are constantly changing in my schedule right now, I promise I'll keep you updated Archtop about the possibility of my showing. I'd love to, definitely, even though "somebody, oh, SOMEBODY" already claimed dibs on the piano... I guess I'll have to sing... oh, wait, Carlo's probably already got that way more than adequately covered... triangle? Can I play triangle? Cowbell? Bassoon? Tuba?



Webs said late July optimizes his chance of appearing.

the other reason we picked this date

So now that I've put in the guilt screws in those two,
and turned 'em just a little, maybe they will pipe up
with the answer we're hoping for.


Of course I'll be there at 2:00pm 7/28/07

[fizbin]

I'm still in.

fizbin

[E. Shaun]

Hey Em...if you're not coming, can we at least have you live vicariously through Lisa again? I think she'd be more than welcome again as well...she had a way of coming into a room full of strangers and making friends out of us all.

[Webs]

Hey Em...if you're not coming, can we at least have you live vicariously through Lisa again? I think she'd be more than welcome again as well...she had a way of coming into a room full of strangers and making friends out of us all.

I thought you had dibs on the piano? :lol:

[pacAir]

Sorry for the delay in replying to the RSVP call! The short version is that I will be unable to attend after all... :Sad:

My original schedule had the Northwest Passage 2 event shoehorned in between 2 other events in which I was merely a participant whose only responsibility was to show up and have a good time. This left me with a free weekend in which to drive 8 hours and perhaps throw a few notes (and/or beers) down with you guys.

My August 4th event (a large outdoor Alumni BBQ event gig) was recently transformed into the proverbial 800 lb gorilla :icon_eek: when I was "elected" to be the music director / organizer for our portion of the event entertainment.

This multiplies my involvement by at least a factor of 10 since I now am responsible for ensuring that a 12-14 piece band can play a 50 minute set (for an 800 person audience) at an energy and performance level that won't embarrass anyone while still providing solid entertainment and crowd participation. This is going to take some work as only a few of us play together on a regular basis and some don't even play regularly at all!

I was waiting to reply until I had to abandon the luxury of pretending that I could do both events. It is obvious that this moment has arrived.

Sorry, I was really looking forward to the opportunity but this other event involves lifelong friends and family so it must take precedence. Forgive the lengthy reply... If nothing else it makes me feel better that I communicated the whole story and didn't just blindly bow out. I truly am disappointed and hope to have another chance at it.

Archtop... you can ask me anything at all at any time (I presume you looked at the website...cool) about anything I can help with. I don't profess to be the world's authority on anything but I am always happy to contribute what I can... probably a few extra rounds of beer at the next such get together as a newb's penance for stiffing you guys this time around!

Newb pacAir
(Hey, I have 5 rep points now... still solidly in newb territory!)

[emtou2u]

Hey Em...if you're not coming, can we at least have you live vicariously through Lisa again? I think she'd be more than welcome again as well...she had a way of coming into a room full of strangers and making friends out of us all.


shaun..that was really very sweet of you to remember lisa. she had a blast last time (understatement of the year)....i'll check with mr. & mrs. A and see if it's ok to invite her...i'm sure she'd love to see ya'll again.

oh...and just so the piano does not feel left out...lisa is taken by her wonderful fella jim...(so piano - your safe!)

[E. Shaun]

I thought you had dibs on the piano? :lol:

Oh, I just like Lisa platonically. The piano on the other hand...

[fizbin]

Oh, I just like Lisa platonically. The piano on the other hand...

Well, that will quash any temptation I might have to then tickle those ivories. Probably best for everyone's ears anyway. :lol:

[Webs]

Well, that will quash any temptation I might have to then tickle those ivories. Probably best for everyone's ears anyway. :lol:

Well, Jim will be relieved.

[fizbin]

Well, Jim will be relieved.

:icon_eek: <rimshot>:)

[Carlo]

:icon_eek: <rimshot>:)


... We're here all week!:Thumbsup: :Thumbsup:

[Webs]

I defer to the masters...

[zenpool1]

Hey all-
'Not sure what's happening here yet, but this looks
like a good place to start, getting to know the homies.

The home/studio is on Fox Island (think Key Peninsula,
Narrows, Gig Harbor area).

Looking forward to mixing w/you...hey..literally, huh?

P e a c e
Kirk/zenpool1

[Carlo]

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Archtop,

Thank you for your wonderful invitation to your warm home! I am looking forward to meeting your family, but please try to keep it down to a dull roar, as I am still studying for my high-school graduation.

By the way, have you ever heard of War and Peace...it's got a lot of words, and get this...no pictures! Fuckin' education system.

I'm there! Stoner too. We'll be the ones howlin' at the moon, or any other shiny objects!:Wink:

[stoner]

Here is my offical RSVP (what does that stand for anyway?) oh ya..

I'll be there! Should be fun.

Thought I would bring the Paul w/the eyebolt and a small amp.

How about food wise? Do the Archtops need us to bring anything?

[emtou2u]

How about food wise? Do the Archtops need us to bring anything?





in my absence....i'm sendin' gifts! :Roll eyes:

thirsty?

[st robert]

i will be bringing either tequila or coherence.














rob

[kwiksilver]

i will be bringing either tequila or coherence.
















rob

Bring both.

I'll pass on the tequila, but the coherence will probably be needed later on in the evening.

:lol:

[archtop]

Hi Everyone,

It is Mrs. Archtop here, I have just been gettin a line up on the attendees to the big shin dig and it sounds like we'll have a fine group of.....up standing citizens. We definately subscribe to the "more the merrier" philosophy. So don't be shy, we'll be bummed if you can't make it.

It looks like I have St. Rob, Carlo, Stoner, KwikSilver +3 and Fizbin, e-Shaun, and zenpool1. If any others are bringing family or I'm missing anyone, please give us a reply. (it is never too late to reply)

I know everyone is looking forward to jammin, but I'm hoping some of you might be good for a game or two of volley ball or bacci ball. We have baseball mits for catch and lots of other fun things to do. I mean we are having a picnic right?

We have an above ground pool for the kids. Our boys love it. So have your kids bring their suits and a towell.

We also have the awesome fire pit for singing around the campfire.

As for the BBQ part of the function, we will be serving burgers, dogs, and a few other various meats (we love dead red in this family) If you would like to pitch in either a bag of chips and dip or a salad or something feel free, but not required. And for the tasty beverage part of the function, you're on your own. We'll have some pops and waters, but I am not sure what everyone else will want for the more spirited refreshments so I'll leave that up to your own tastes.

If you are a vegetarian or have any foods you can't eat, please let me know, I don't want anyone going hungry on my shift.

Oh and if you have a lawn chair feel free to bring that too. We tend to run low on those.

The invitation does extend to anyone who would like to stay for the night and spend a sunday morning breakfast with the family. Archtop makes a mean pancake and bacon breakfast. We have a couple tents that you can borrow or bring your own, what ever you prefer. They'll be here for your use. 1st come 1st serve.

So the big shin dig starts around 2:00 on Saturday and goes till I kick you all out on Sunday. (Work always starts too early on Monday)

We are all looking forward to everyone enjoying lots of good music, good friends and definately good food with us. We're glad you have all agreed to share it with us.

Thanks and see you all at the party!!!!

Mrs. A.
Oh and by the way this is my first post ever, did I tell you I was wordy?

[E. Shaun]

Thanks and see you all at the party!!!!

Mrs. A.
Oh and by the way this is my first post ever, did I tell you I was wordy?[/i]

...but eloquently so!

It's a great honor that the whole Archtop family has made an event out of this little gathering...so thank you very much, Mrs. A.! Indeed, a few weeks ago I learned that I had a high school reunion booked for the same day, and I didn't even give a passing thought to skipping this event for that one. I had a great time last time, and I can only imagine that this one will be that much greater.

For the record, I think Em's friend Lisa (who was a "booze bearer" last time) may be coming along as she lives relatively close. Also, you may want to have Archtop double check with Hank Rasco, as I'd hate to see him miss a Northwest gathering twice.

Thanks again, and see you in precisely two weeks!

[kwiksilver]

Actually Mrs. Archtop,

That's kwiksilver + 2.

Small family.

:)

[zenpool1]

Mrs. Archtop-
Thanks for including the noob, but my daughter had the
nerve of making me someone's grandfather this week.
She needs help moving into her new apartment,
so i'm over the mountain to Spokane that weekend.

'Looking forward to meeting you all (eventually),
participating in Cape VI.

If any of you find yourself in the Gig Harbor/Fox Island
neighborhood, I'm good for a beer or 12.

P e a c e
Kirk/zenpool1

[emtou2u]

Mrs. Archtop-
Thanks for including the noob, but my daughter had the
nerve of making me someone's grandfather this week.




congratulations kirk! what a blessing.

i, for one, look forward to meetin' you sometime in the future.


-em

[archtop]

my daughter had the
nerve of making me someone's grandfather this week.


Did you ever find out who's ?
:icon_eek:


Cool kids, we're getting close.
Weed eaters have been eating, and lawn mowers have been
been lawning.

I think my wife is even doin' little loot bags, like
it was a five year olds birthday party.

she knows you guys better than I thought


Why won't Aardy come?

Why does mixerman hate us :) :lol:

[Webs]

Mixerman doesn't hate you.
He's just ignoring you.

(I still love you Archtop.)

[kwiksilver]

Did you ever find out who's ?
:icon_eek:


Cool kids, we're getting close.
Weed eaters have been eating, and lawn mowers have been
been lawning.

I think my wife is even doin' little loot bags, like
it was a five year olds birthday party.

she knows you guys better than I thought


Why won't Aardy come?

Why does mixerman hate us :) :lol:


You've got a Canadian invasion coming from the North and the South.

Are you sure you want one from the East? :lol:

[Aardvark]

...Why won't Aardy come?...




Serious conflict regarding a longstanding commitment for a family gig. I hope to be out your way this fall... after a framing stint in New Hampshire.

Hehehe

At that point I will have visited you once more than you have visited me!


:Razz:


Cheers,
Aardvark
:Wink:

[Calvin]

... after a framing stint in New Hampshire.



Alright, when's work commencing at the Dwoz abode? I hereby volunteer for manual labor (I need the exercise).

[dwoz]

you're HIRED.


dwoz

[archtop]

The price was right anyway.

[dwoz]

The price was right anyway.

actually....



it will force me to get the insurance set up, which will cost me. But, that's something that has to happen sooner or later anyway, so its not like its to be blamed on calvin.


and, when it comes down to it, I will be buying the keg, the coffee, and the turkey sandwiches. And the watermelon. And the other keg. and the other other keg. And the diesel fuel. And paying for the strippe....erm....the "materials handling consultants"


dwoz

dwoz

[E. Shaun]

And paying for the strippe....erm....the "materials handling consultants"

Don't worry Dwoz...we all knew you meant paint stripper. Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more...

[dwoz]

Don't worry Dwoz...we all knew you meant paint stripper. Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more...


yes...of course. the melanie ethel katawni...er, I mean METHYL ETHYL KETONE version...or do you prefer the caustic varieties?

oh, that's right, you're not married. You'd know nothing about the caustic varieties.

dwoz

[emtou2u]

I hope to be out your way this fall... after a framing stint in New Hampshire........


Cheers,
Aardvark
:Wink:


ok....now we're talkin'.... if PartyVark is going...than i'm in! e. shaun bring the cribbage game...richard...i'm already tastin' the lil' guys tacos.....Mmmmm Mmmmm....

i'll make the drinks!

now that's a party!

(besides...the NW is it's most beautiful in the fall!)

[J.G.]

DAMN LOGISTICS and their smarmy numbers!

:Cry:

I KNOWS ya'll'll ENJOYYYYYY.

; J

[zenpool1]

congratulations kirk! what a blessing.

i, for one, look forward to meetin' you sometime in the future.


-em
Sorry i missed this until now.
Thanks Em, looking forward to meeting you also!
P e a c e
Kirk/zenpool1

[emtou2u]

Sorry i missed this until now.
Thanks Em, looking forward to meeting you also!
P e a c e
Kirk/zenpool1



jeez...no apologies necessary sir kirk! just have fun with the wee one.... :Wink:

[archtop]

Todays the Day.


I'll try to keep you updated.

O.K. more to clean.

These guys are crazy clean freaks.

[fizbin]

I'll be up in a couple hours. Don't clean stuff on my account. You should see my place, or not maybe.

[hrasco]

So sorry I couldn't make it. Hope a good time was had by all.

[archtop]

Well, it's 3:30 pm the day after, the last person just left, what a hoot we had.

Most of us were/are seriously hung over, 'cept the smart kwiksilver family, and my wife, 'cause, well they're smart.

Maybe when my vision starts to come back, and senses regain there senses, I'll be able to recall a few tales.

I really only remember being blown away by fizbins voice
and guitar chops.
And st Robert, not only is he incredibly handsome, he's
like fizbin, awesome voice AND great guitar chops.

But mostly we just picked on Carlo, 'cause thats just fun.

Stoner was the great campfire sing along leader, I don't remember him being able to sing, but he sure did good last night/this morning.

We were goin' strong till 4am

I would definately invite everybody there in to my home again
anytime, very cool people.
I might stop drinkin' a little earlier next time, but now I can say I've officially had a hangover, my first.
I couldn't have picked a better group to have it with.

You really ought to see that St Robert, his name should be
Mr. Handsome.

Man it's fun to pick on Carlo :)

[fizbin]

It was really great to see everyobody, some again, some for the first time. What a great bunch of folks! What a hangover! OMG it hurts. That and while I blew my voice out by 10 pm we continued to sing drunken campfire songs until about 2 am, and didn't get to sleep until around 4.

Also, a thank you must go out to Archtop's very understanding, or deaf neighbor.

[E. Shaun]

Just got back home a few minutes ago...had a great time.

I'm not hungover, though I was definitely feeling good last night.

Many thanks to the Archtop clan for putting up with all of us once again. :Thumbsup:

[Carlo]

Oh my Lord...my Lord...I'm so hung-over...I can't begin to say enough thanks to the Archtop's, for their GREAT hosting and hospitality...Judy, thanks for making us all feel like stars!

Mojitos...Apple martinis...kamikazes...beer...more Apple...more vodka...ohhhh.

Could somebody please check in front of the drums...I believe my brains leaked out somewhere in that vicinity!:Uh oh:

[st robert]

it has been said before, but it definitely bears repeating that archtop is one of the most generous classy people i have ever had the pleasure of meeting. he is also blessed with the fantastic mrs. archtop who treated us all to food, drink, good conversation and humor. once again i feel as though the womb has given me something of great value: the hospitality of it's members.

i got there at around midnight and started catching up to carlo in the inebriation department. (i will admit that i failed in this, yet i reckon my head will probably pound for a good two or three more days.)

i was met with warm handshakes and welcomes as if we had known each other all our lives. amazing. here we are, strangers, potentially sociopathic strangers at that, and we all just knew everyone was cool without thinking about it. thanks to all for the good time and the open arms.

sorry about any inconvenience my drunkenness may have caused. i don't think i pissed in the sink but i can't be that sure.:grin:

it's probably a good thing i didn't wear that backless dress. you would've flipped.

rob

[stoner]

I also had a super great time.
'Thank you so much' too the Arhctops for their hospitality, kind words, and gift pack's.
Campfire songs are fun.
I was not as hungover as last time, just that 4:30 AM came way to fast.
Nice meeting those I had not met before, and good too see the ones I had met before.
Thank you all for having me.

Stoner

[E. Shaun]

Mojitos...Apple martinis...kamikazes...beer...more Apple...more vodka...ohhhh.

I think my scorecard read something like:

Beer = 1
Mojito = 4 (possibly 5)
Appletini = 4 (possibly 5)
Tequila = Hearty swig from bottle

I think that as the night progressed, the booze-to-mix ratio reached something like 70/30.

Good times!

[fizbin]

Thank you all for having me.


I think I must have crashed out before this incident took place.:icon_eek:

[E. Shaun]

I think I must have crashed out before this incident took place.:icon_eek:

Well, Carlo WAS getting pretty frisky there...I know at least ONE hapless bystander was straddled...

[st robert]

so that's how i woke up with a squirrel shoved up my ass and ten bucks tucked into my sneakers.

[E. Shaun]

so that's how i woke up with a squirrel shoved up my ass and ten bucks tucked into my sneakers.

It also explains why Archtop's dog cowered and barked every time Carlo went near her...

[stoner]

I think I must have crashed out before this incident took place.:icon_eek:

I'm sorry...:Cry:

[emtou2u]

i think we need pictures!!!! :D

[fizbin]

i think we need pictures!!!! :D

Of Stoner being had by everyone? Maybe we should pass those around in private.

[kwiksilver]

Well, the kwiksilver family took their time going home. We crashed at a hotel just south of Olympia. Slept in to make up for the sleep we didn't get the night before. I finally got to work about 12:30 p.m. today

Archtop and Judy's hospitality was incredible. We had a great time. My son enjoyed their son's company.

Yeah, I paced myself with the drinks. Hate getting drunk. Sure is fun to watch everybody else getting shitfaced. :lol:

But it didn't stop them from playin' some good music.

Hangovers - 6
Somewhat sober -3

Damn, I forgot to take a picture of Carlo when he first got up in the morning.:icon_eek:

All those green drinks you guys were kicking back had you all looking the same color in the morning. :Razz:

Looking forward to the next one.

[kwiksilver]

You really ought to see that St Robert, his name should be
Mr. Handsome.


Yeah, St Robert. Would you wear a mask the next time!

:lol:

[clicktrack]

Why does mixerman hate us :) :lol:

Because you used Smileys to punctuate that sentence.



And we all know Mixey is racist against smileys.



:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)


Very cool to hear of the ongoing series of Northwest passage stints...I hope sometime in the future to join in on one of these...you can never have too many Canadians!

[sqkychair]

Sounds like you guys had a great time!

Arch is the best, isn't he?
He was gracious enough to let me tour his place earlier this year.

And, yeah, his neighbor must be deaf cause that house is just a few steps away!

[st robert]

...you can never have too many Canadians!

having stoner was enough, thanks. canadians taste like stale beer.











































































eeeewwwwww. what the fuck did i just write?

[pacAir]

Wow! It sounds like you guys really did it right! Congratulations on surviving the event.

I did notice that in the initial reporting of the drunken aftermath no mention was made of the hosts' Sunday morning breakfast (so highly advertised as a key feature of this all-inclusive jam vacation package). The morning-after breakfast is a pre-emptive strike against the days of misery that could follow the evening's excesses (although it doesn't do much for the Dog and Squirrel things, though).

If more Canadians got involved it could possibly degenerate further into a "Moose and Squirrel" thing (delivered in my best cartoon Russian accent). [Sorry, I couldn't pass on that one, it was too easy and doesn't come along all that often.]

I can understand an embargo on photos (a REALLY good time need not be documented unless compromising circumstances with animals are involved) but will any of the jam tapes ever surface? If they are good enough I suppose they might even be used for a Cape VI submission but I suspect they sounded better to the participants as they were being recorded.

I find myself wanting to sincerely thank the Archtops for a great weekend with unparalleled hospitality and I wasn't even there!

Maybe next time (lucky stiffs)!

[stoner]

I,m glad you all enjoyed having me so...
Being had around the campfire... (Or was that E Shawn?)
Had in the studio... Oh so good!
Had while drinking...(probably why I was not quite so hungover)
Had while eating...mmm, mmm, good...
Had while jamming... or was I having you all then?
Sleeping? I guess I was had while sleeping...
But most of all...Being had by the Archtops.
I cannot wait to be had again in this way!
Next time I will bone up on a few more things so having me will be that much better...:Razz:

Cheers!

[st robert]

Wow! It sounds like you guys really did it right! Congratulations on surviving the event.

I did notice that in the initial reporting of the drunken aftermath no mention was made of the hosts' Sunday morning breakfast (so highly advertised as a key feature of this all-inclusive jam vacation package). The morning-after breakfast is a pre-emptive strike against the days of misery that could follow the evening's excesses (although it doesn't do much for the Dog and Squirrel things, though).

If more Canadians got involved it could possibly degenerate further into a "Moose and Squirrel" thing (delivered in my best cartoon Russian accent). [Sorry, I couldn't pass on that one, it was too easy and doesn't come along all that often.]

I can understand an embargo on photos (a REALLY good time need not be documented unless compromising circumstances with animals are involved) but will any of the jam tapes ever surface? If they are good enough I suppose they might even be used for a Cape VI submission but I suspect they sounded better to the participants as they were being recorded.

I find myself wanting to sincerely thank the Archtops for a great weekend with unparalleled hospitality and I wasn't even there!

Maybe next time (lucky stiffs)!


i unfortunately slept through breakfast as i am an insufferable drunken retard, the jam session was without much gusto due to the fact that it was the next day, and i really can't comment on these "lucky stiffs" you refer to.

must be a canada thing.

e.shaun?

[kwiksilver]

i think we need pictures!!!! :D

Better late than never.

These are the only pictures on my camera:

[emtou2u]

Better late than never.

These are the only pictures on my camera:



jeez....thanks....good to see some familiar faces from the pics in the first NW Passage...are there names for the rest? inquiring minds and all....

[Aardvark]

Better late than never.

These are the only pictures on my camera:

Whoa...


What the fuck??????


A fake book for a campfire sing-a-long?


C, Am, F and G.



Where you guys playing Van der Graaf Generator or something?


:lol::lol::Twisted::icon_eek::Wink:


Cheers,
CUnexttimeVark


:Razz:

[fizbin]

We were playing some songs with swear word symbols in the chords A#b!-+&

[Carlo]

My, what a long hang-over...but I'm back in the saddle again!

Whatever E. says...I was just tryin' to help...but by the looks of us...I just don't really know if I accomplished my goal....Oh yeah...my goal was to drink...game over!:Twisted:

Had the time of my life, as usual, and can't wait for more!

[pacAir]

That first photo really speaks to the hardiness of the Northwest musician... sitting around the camping lantern outside and playing music in shorts as the snow falls!

[fizbin]

Carlo - that last photo reminds me of a scene from Deliverence. If it were true to form, you would have been shot in the back with an arrow about 10 minutes later. Good thing you and Shaun were just "pretending". :lol:

[Aardvark]

Carlo - that last photo reminds me of a scene from Deliverence. If it were true to form, you would have been shot in the back with an arrow about 10 minutes later. Good thing you and Shaun were just "pretending". :lol:

The look on the dog's face seems to scream "Three-way!"

:Twisted::Razz:



Cheers,
Aardvark


.

[emtou2u]

The look on the dog's face seems to scream "Three-way!"

:Twisted::Razz:



Cheers,
Aardvark


.



would that be the dog in the red shirt or the dog with the fur? :Razz:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

btw, e. shaun...did you recover from this ok? :icon_eek:

[Fulcrum]

C, Am, F and G.



Where you guys playing Van der Graaf Generator or something?

Yes, and in the manner of Portsmouth Sinfonia, by the look of it.

:lol:

[st robert]

enjoy the schnitzel.

[Carlo]

Yes, I know...I hollered at everyone that "this time we're gonna push record!", but alas, alcohol...need I say more.

But next time, and WHEN IS IT ARCH?, I will not drink a drop, til the red light goes off, at least once!

Mark my word, Wombians!