Polkfest, 9 Oct 2004, Charleston SC- be there!!!

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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2004
    ok, here is a list of hotels that are very close by...

    http://www.carolinaicepalace.com/Lodging/



    My picks would be:

    Holiday Inn Express
    7670 Northwoods Blvd
    843-553-1600
    North Charleston SC

    Hampton Inn
    7424 Northside Dr 843-820-2030
    North Charleston SC

    Fairfield Inn
    7415 Northside Dr 843-572-6677
    North Charleston SC

    The Motel 6 is ok and cheap from what I hear (for the budget traveler)

    STAY AWAY FROM:

    Super 8
    Howard Johnson
    La Quinta


    Any of the others should be ok.....me, personally, I would recommend the Holiday Inn Express.

    All of these hotels are close to my house, particularly the ones that I have recommended at the top......

    If you have any specific questions, lemme know.

    BDT


    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited September 2004
    For those that demand top flight, try The Mill House in the heart of the trendy/historic downtown district. VERY nice digs.

    I was enjoying my stay there a few years back when Wendi showed up and ruined my whole day. She brought Troy with her, that's how.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2004
    Hey, SOMEONE had to keep a leash on Big Flo. She was wanting some George Grand...


    I was sorta hoping that someone would stay at the Embassy Suites so we could crash the open bar.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2004
    I will be getting a room, to old for the floor;) , well to sleep on it anyway.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited September 2004
    Troy,

    Please tell me you're making that up. About Big Flo. Is that why I got the singing gift?

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2004
    Hey, you do the arithmetic...

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited September 2004
    Let's see, Pi X R squared, carry the 9, divide by 12................

    OHHHHHHH MY GOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDD!! It's come full circle to bite me in the **** hasn't it? You knew this all along you phony. You've been trying to get me down there so that Big Flo could get her hands on.................

    OHHHHHHHHH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!


    Was Wendi part of this? I am never double dating with you and Wendi and your mother-in-law again. I'm glad you managed to keep your food down during that meal knowing what you knew. YOU call yourself a friend. Okay. This is war. Next thing I sell you blows and takes your house with it.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2004
    ...add the two, carry the zero.

    Here is the real equation

    2xGeorge = .75 Big Flo

    Hey, I was there keeping her honest. You should be THANKING me. Had I NOT been there, I don't even want to THINK about the possibilities.

    I had your back, meng.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2004
    We're only a short month away!!!

    I've only got 10 days left in the desert!!!!!!!!!!

    WOO-HOOO!

    Soon as I get back, I'll send out directions and phone numbers etc to attendees.

    Looking forward to this guys, shaping up to be a world class event.

    Oh, one thing I DID want to mention, if you have them, you may want to consider bringing one of those folding canvas chairs. Seats are about the only thing that I can think of that might be in short supply.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited September 2004
    "I got your back meng."

    So I got you boning me from the back while Big Flo makes a play for Little Willy from the front? Thanks.

    Just for that I'm not packing up and moving out until you're on the damn airplane. I was going to leave this week sometime. Get the smell of Brylcreme out the house. Now I hope it gags you when you walk in.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2004
    Had I not been there...there wouldn't have been any play at all. Big Flo would have just taken what she wanted.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2004
    Troy,


    Ok your pick's "Hampton Inn" and others, but then you say "Embassy Suites". Both are nice so what's your pick?

    BTW (hate to ask) who's "Big Flo"?
    :rolleyes:

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2004
    Personally,

    I'd just stay at the Hampton. It's close and it's nice. Embassy Suites is big bucks.....

    BDT

    Big Flo is my mother in law........She was very taken with George.
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2004
    Thanks Troy,

    And yes after checking prices I didn't what to fork over that much green so Hampton Inn I think will be it. :)

    Anyone else?


    >>Big Flo is my mother in law........She was very taken with George.<<

    :cool: ;):):D That's all I can say.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2004
    I'm looking at $71 at the Ramada Coliseum.....anyone else got rates....?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2004
    Doro:

    Fairview Inn
    7415 Northside Dr
    North Charleston, SC 29420
    Phone: 843-572-6677
    $69.00+tax
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,643
    edited September 2004
    F1nut:

    The Mars Hotel
    Red Planet Row
    Galaxy, Outer Space 4
    Phone: 800-WAY-2FAR
    $45,000,000,000,000.01
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by F1nut - 09-09-2004 03:02 AM <----
    How are you ever going to get that coffin and pile of dirt from Transylvania in John's SUV with all the other gear! :confused:
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2004
    BlueMDPicker....

    you ought to consider joining the Maryland caravan on down here.

    I'm SOO excited, this is shaping up to be a premo event.

    Also, DEMO material. Don't forget, bring what you want to listen to. (except rap, deathmetal...that type of crap). SACD's would be cool as Doro is bringing his SACD player. I DO have a turntable, if that's your thing as well.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited September 2004
    I hadn't thought about that. I've got a couple of classic 70's **** porno movie soundtracks....HHMMM...:confused:

    This does sound like it's shaping up very nicely. It will be nice to meet you FREAKS:rolleyes:
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2004
    Just to give you and idea of what I have for demo material.....

    I have about, oh, 15 or so Telarc jazz and classical CD's. Some really good stuff. I have quite a bit of classic rock, some jazz. Not much 'new' stuff, to be honest. So, again, bring what you like.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2004
    Shell....Madmax....BlueMD....and any other DC/MD/VA Polkies....I have space for one more person....let me know if you want to catch a ride.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2004
    Are you bringing the Audi??

    Surely your wife hasn't lost her mind....

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2004
    Just so I can keep it bumped closer to the top, here is the current roster of attendees.......IF I'm missing someone, speak up!

    'Polk' Paul
    RuSsMaN
    hoosier21
    hotwheelman +wife
    shack
    dorokusai
    F1Nut
    John Strong
    Sid/Desi/Sid's Mom
    ATC or Zero
    gidrah
    Grimster 74
    disneyjoe7
    reeltrouble1
    Terrax
    amulford
    DAGLJAM6
    SDA SRS 1.2 (I hope)

    also, I need to get in touch with weavercr, GREAT guy and a local. Really knows his stuff.

    Am I missing anyone??

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2004
    Nah, I'm renting an SUV because I'm bringing too much gear for the Audi.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by TroyD
    BlueMDPicker....

    you ought to consider joining the Maryland caravan on down here.


    Troy,

    Charleston is a great city. I've spent quite a bit of time there on business over the years (my organization has a training facility on Oscar Johnson Drive), and my wife and I have had some memorable times there as well.

    I'm sure the Polkfest is going to be a blast. But, I can't make it to this one. Thanks for the invite, though, and y'all have a monkey bowl of gravy for me.

    Mike
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2004
    Hey Mike,

    No problem, anytime you find yourself in Charleston, feel free to gimmie a shout.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by TroyD
    No problem, anytime you find yourself in Charleston, feel free to gimmie a shout.

    I certainly will! If you're ever in the Baltimore/DC area give me a holler.

    BTW - Are you a native South Carolinian? Not a loaded question. We have always been super impressed with the warmth, hospitality and MANNERS of the people we've met in our travels there. A welcome change to the FOAD attitude prevalant farther north. :D
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited September 2004
    Man, I wish I were on that list. I HAVE to work though. I need a different job. Life is just too short to miss this sort of thing. Bad part is I get no real benifit for being the dedicated worker I am other than a swift kick in the **** at review, raise or boneus time. :mad:

    Maybe next year I'll get my priorities straight...
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Lindasdoing
    Lindasdoing Posts: 11
    edited September 2004
    am I invited......mom
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