Polkfest 2012

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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited September 2012
    Welcome Mike's son.
    So what genre is the RnR Chorus?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,573
    edited September 2012
    hoosier21 wrote: »
    I would stay home if I were you
    I'm with Russ....you should just stay home John...but you know I care deeply for you and your douchebagdom, we're like peas in a pod to most folks.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,573
    edited September 2012
    Just wanted to say hi! I'm Mike's (BigDawg around here) son. It'll be my first time at Polkfest and I'm quite excited for it! If anyone will still be around on Sunday, coincidentally, the group I am a FOH engineer for called the RockNRoll Chorus will be performing at the Hard Rock in the Inner Harbor. It's a one-off date (we're actually from New Jersey) and the timing couldn't have been better in facilitating my ability to go to Polkfest.

    Psyched to see HQ and everyone else!

    I apologize in advance and you will never be the same after one of these.....physically or mentally. It's a horrifying experience. Especially if Jstas is in Zombie projectile vomiting mode again....it was very close to the movie 21 Days.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,707
    edited September 2012
    Alright, fine, I'm out.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2012
    Alright, I'm getting jazzed....I'll be blowing into town early afternoonish on Thurs. I've got a couple handles of Beam, a bottle of Goslings, A gallon of Korean Soju, some vaseline and a box of bandaids. I think I've got everything I need.

    BDT
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,573
    edited September 2012
    TroyD wrote: »
    Alright, I'm getting jazzed....I'll be blowing into town early afternoonish on Thurs. I've got a couple handles of Beam, a bottle of Goslings, A gallon of Korean Soju, some vaseline and a box of bandaids. I think I've got everything I need.

    BDT

    You forgot that blood clotting stuff they give out for combat Troy.....we'll need a LOT of them. I'm going to be providing IV's of Saline for anyone not able to hang with the old timers. A Gallon of Soju??!! You better keep Al away from that or I'll have to walk him into reality again.

    John, Don't be a ****.....just bring your **** down here and enjoy yourself....good gracious you fool.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2012
    Quik Clot....I've got that in my combat medic kit, and the IV's.

    Jumper Cables. FAAK. Almost forgot.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,517
    edited September 2012
    TroyD wrote: »
    Quik Clot....I've got that in my combat medic kit, and the IV's.

    Jumper Cables. FAAK. Almost forgot.

    BDT

    Dont forget a kidney donor or two, or maybe a dialysis machine :wink:
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited September 2012
    Nah, we need livers...
  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,517
    edited September 2012
    amulford wrote: »
    Nah, we need livers...

    Thats what I meant lol, but kidneys as well would be an added bonus!
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,707
    edited September 2012
    amulford wrote: »
    Nah, we need livers...

    Can I have onions with mine?
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2012
    TroyD wrote: »
    Alright, I'm getting jazzed....I'll be blowing into town early afternoonish on Thurs. I've got a couple handles of Beam, a bottle of Goslings, A gallon of Korean Soju, some vaseline and a box of bandaids. I think I've got everything I need.
    BDT

    Are you bringing your hood? The one I saw in your sock drawer.

    RT1
  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,350
    edited September 2012
    TroyD wrote: »

    Jumper Cables. FAAK. Almost forgot.

    BDT

    Kewl, always think of this when jumper cables are mentioned.

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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,500
    edited September 2012
    Hotel is booked. Looks like i'm in!!
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,500
    edited September 2012
    Not getting in until Thursday midnight or so. Least I'll skip traffic
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited September 2012
    I'm out, had to cancel the Hotel Res. today. Really not happy about this one; wife off to Chicago again, aging parents etc. And unlike a lot of the chorus above, I've got a teenage daughter I have to parent (it's amazing just how many of the main guys here are either "empty nesters" or don't have any kids?). I know you'll all have a great time and won't even notice yours truly is not there. Just kidding!

    Have a great time!
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  • thejakekatz
    thejakekatz Posts: 2
    edited September 2012
    Thanks! It's an acapella rock group. We do everything from Seperate Ways - Journey, Home Sweet Home - Motley Crue, and Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi to a mashup of Free Ride - Edgar Winter & Long Train Runnin' - Doobie Brothers with some current pop/rock stuff thrown in too. Very cool. Here's a link to a free download from out new album from our site: http://rocknrollchorus.com/freedownload

    EDIT: Definitely didn't mean to turn into a giant billboard... Sorry! haha
  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,330
    edited September 2012
    I have been really wanting to make it to Polkfest for years. I thought this might be the year but a friend form the west coast is coming into town for his 50th reunion at the Naval Academy.

    I'll try to make it if I can.
    Stan

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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,842
    edited September 2012
    :smile:
    skrol wrote: »
    I have been really wanting to make it to Polkfest for years. I thought this might be the year but a friend form the west coast is coming into town for his 50th reunion at the Naval Academy.

    I'll try to make it if I can.

    Maybe your friend would enjoy Polkfest more than his 50th reunion?

    I know: Not on a bet! :wink:
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited September 2012
    Hotel room booked, vehicle ready, I will be in md for dinner on thursday.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,276
    edited September 2012
    The training class I was supposed to be in this week got rescheduled for next month, so i'll be at the HQ Fest on Friday (and Saturday). I'm open for dinner Thursday and Friday nights if anyone wants to catch up.
    No excuses!
  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,350
    edited September 2012
    ESavinon wrote: »
    Hotel room booked, vehicle ready, I will be in md for dinner on thursday.

    Kewl! :biggrin:
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,056
    edited September 2012
    I wish I could attend sounds like a good time to be had by all. I just got off vacation, and go deer hunting in November so no time for Polk Fest. I would of liked to of met all of you. I wish all of you good times, and hope everyone returns home safe.
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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,842
    edited September 2012
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Hey, on that note, seriously try and get autographs from everyone you see. It doesn't matter if they work for HR or not, make them feel special for one day and ask for an autograph on some Polk literature or whatever you have handy. It will make them feel good and contribute to our grass roots adventure. OR ask to get a picture with them.

    Having been one of those under-appreciated HR guys for many tears before retiring, I would like very much to meet the HR folks at Polk. Will they be at Polkfest?
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,328
    edited September 2012
    ESavinon wrote: »
    Hotel room booked, vehicle ready, I will be in md for dinner on thursday.
    SCompRacer wrote: »
    Kewl! :biggrin:

    Yeah man! We're there! No white van this year LOL!
    Carl

  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited September 2012
    You guys have a good time and take it easy on the new guys - LOL!
    Michael ;)
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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,842
    edited September 2012
    Yes, please take it easy on the new guys!:smile:

    Do seniors et any relief?
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited September 2012
    if you bring your own gerritol, sure...
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,573
    edited September 2012
    I have 15 spots for Sushi Sono, Columbia, MD @ 630pm for Thursday. They know Polk Audio, unfortunately, and if this needs to be increased, let me know ASAP and by phone. PM for contact information but this is who I have off hand and if I forgot you in this list, not intentional, just REALLY busy here guys so just handle it, let me know your coming and shut up.

    Love,
    Mark

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    Cathy, Mark the 2nd?????
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited September 2012
    I'd love to, but I'm gonna hoof it in w/ Stas this go round. Thank you, though...