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Ok, so I may have talked everyone into changing their schedules in order to get me and the little lady to the next Bubbasville. I'll have to scram around 1:30-2:00ish, so I may get there a tinge early if that's cool with the host (Chris?)

I'll bring the lathe and any pens that didnt sell.

So, new meeting, new thread. Let's get a headcount, spouses too:

Chris (chigdon)
Me + Lydia (bringing lathe)
Bruce (btboone)
Al (DocStram)
Ron (RonMc)
Andy (twoofakind) (bringing lathe)
Eric (tweetfaip)
Steve + wife (Steve 542)
Fred (darbytee)
Robert + wife + 2 friends + lathe (Rojo22)
Chuck + Dianne (maybe, twist his arm!)
Orgtech (Bruce) + wife
tnhickoryknot (allen)

That's 18 so far.
 
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I'll be there asw long as I can look at a map and figure out where I'm going!
 
That is great news Sky.
Ron, are you driving up from Florida to Atlanta? If so, you are welcome to stop at my place and spend the night here. It would be a straight shot on I-75 to get from Florida to Atlanta. I live in Macon, which is right on I-75, south of Atlanta. The only drawback is that it will take a good 2 hours or so to get up to where Chris lives. But, the rates at my place are cheap. Just let me know what you would like to do.
 
I'll be there. I have a small craftsman lathe I can bring as well. I can probably scrounge up about four folding chairs and maybe a banquet table if needed.
Andy
 
Al,
Actually I'll make Atlanta a stop on the way to Florida. I have to be in Jacksonville on Monday morning so this will work perfectly.
Andy,
Let me know what you are looking for and I'll be sure to bring some stuff![;)]
 
Anyone but me bringing their other half?

I'll be bringing my lathe too, and all the tools it take me to make it work, lol
 
Hey, do we know for certain Chris is going to host? If so, let's get a time up and address. I may be barging in a little early because I have to leave early if that's kosher.

So, who's the sucker.... er.... host?
 
I have a suggestion. The last time we did this Bruce was kind enough to not just open his house to us ... but, also his refrigerator.

Maybe this time we can start a new "tradition". How about if we each donate something like $5 or $10 to help the host (in this case, Chris) cover expenses for snacks and drinks? Since Ron Mc is coming all the way from Texas ... I'll cover his donation.
 
I will be there and my wife may come as well. We probably will not be able to get there until 2:30 p.m. or so because of other Holiday Party during lunch that day.

Steve 542
 
For goodness sakes! I'm in for a good $10.00 bucks. Just give me a Paypal account and it's there. Wait a minute......I need the account for whomever will be buyer the goodies![}:)][;)]
By looking at the map it appears I'll be there in 12 hours so just let me know when it starts and we'll have some fun!
Popcorn? Hold on...Where is the BBQ? Someone fire one up and I'll cook![:D]
 
I will be there, my wife will be coming, and I will be bringing another two new turners with me as well. I can bring my Carbatec and a Jet lathe if we need it. I can bring whatever we need as far as food goes, just let me know what we need and I will bring it.

Are we doing the pen lottery?
 
Originally posted by Rojo22
I can bring whatever we need as far as food goes, just let me know what we need and I will bring it.
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Lobster and Guinness all around! You rock! [:D]

Yeah man, I say bring prepped blanks and we'll have a turn-off. Everyone there puts one in the pot and takes one out.
 
The date is December the 9th and as for the time I am fairly open. I think Bruce's started at 1:00??? I appreciate the offers to chip in as well. I will start pulling something more definative together once we get closer and start getting a head count.

As a side note to people coming into town. If there are any wino's coming there will be a new Trader Joes open by my house by then (less than .5 miles). I have never been to one but am anxiously awaiting it.

P.S. Lobster and Guiness sounds excellent!
 
Whoaaaa Trader Joes!! When I was driving to Bruce's I mistakenly pulled into that shopping center .. and there it was .. Trader Joes! I've been to the one in Pasadena. What a terrific store. Dang!!
 
Chris,
Do you mind if I show up before 1:00? I'll be more than likely staying in a hotel somewhere withing a 100 miles and hate hotel rooms in the late morning!
What is Traper Joes? Do they have lathes set up? Or maybe a pool table?
Did everyone get together last time and do something that evening after?

Please understand that I am trying to work my drive schedule out. I don't need to me in Jacksonville FL. until Monday morning so I'll be killing some time.
 
Ron, I'll have to show early too. I've got to leave by 2, and will be driving about 4 hours to get there. I dont really feel like an hour will pay off, lol

I was thinking more like 11, but that's entirely up to Chris.

Trader Joe? Isnt that the shop that carries the $2 bottles of wine???

Also, I may be able to meet up with ya somewhere before hand and burn some time, then make it to Chris' around 11 (again, if that's cool).
 
Skye, that is the $2 Chuck place. You guys are welcome earlier and I can also suggest some pretty good woodworking places in Atlanta that will take your money if you are interested in that as well.
 
Well, with the wife in tow, I better stick to some non-wood related shops. I may try to squeeze something in there though.

Thanks for the early invite, I'll be taking you up on it at 11 at least. Gotta get my pen knocked out for the swap so I dont burn off all my time on that.
 
Heeeeey, last I head we were doing lobster, which, probably cost me the same as the popcorn last time.

Ron, I went to the local grocery store near Bruce's house to get two 12 packs of soda and some chips. I get to the door, I've got a 10 in my pocket. The boyscouts are there selling popcorn, I stop and figure I'd be a good guy and buy some. I ask what they have, they have your standard size microwave boxes in a few flavors. I tell them I'll take a kettle corn box. "That'll be $20." I asked if he was kidding, he said the tins were $50! I walked away with a tin the size of a coke can with popcorn for $10.
 
I thought Skye was bringing filets and Guinness.[:o)] Are we still on for the pen swap? I was trying to come up with a really cool segmented piece, but with Ron Mc coming I better stick with something I know, my best would probably match his worst.[;)]
Andy
 
Yeah man, I'm all for the swap! I've been known to drink a beer before noon, didnt work with powertools though, lol
 
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OK, Andy....The game is on! I didn't know about a pen swat but I'll tell you what, I will swap a pen with you so that I can have one of yours in my private collection. Then you will get one of mine in yours. I'll turn some music on and make something just for you if you feel up to it![;)]
But here is what I ask of you as you make my pen. I would ask that you have music playing as you design it, music playing as you decide how to make it, and most importantly have fun with it. Then when you are done look at it and think to yourself, "it was so easy, All I had to do was turn some music on and create what I feel!" Then give me the darn pen.

I'm not sure if everyone wants me to show them how I do things and create designs, but if so, I would be more than happy to. Just let me know in advance so that I can bring my trusty mitre saw and whatever else I need.[;)]
 
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