2011 PolkFest Sunny Orlando Florida...Logistics Information Inside

[disneyjoe7]

That's right Palm Tree's, Cool Breezes, Blue Sky's, Warm Sun.... Now saying that I predict Dark Sky's, Heavy Rain, No Sun, and even some Snow!


Date is set for Oct 7th Friday, Oct 8th Saturday, and Oct 9th Sunday to remove your butt and your stuff out of my house as the host (Me) will need a nap!


The Plan for now, I'm sure things will change as needed.... Stay tune. :smile:

[SolidSqual]

Hmmmmm this is the week before RMAF . . . can't wait to tell the (by then) "wife" that I will be gone for two weeks.

Finally! Out of law school, freedom!

[Fireman32]

Count me in Steve. I might fly in for this one should be able to get a good price this far out.

[Jstas]

Isn't Florida closer to you than NJ?

[Ricardo]

Cool. I drove from Orlando in one day once. 14 hours. Definitely flying this time.

[disneyjoe7]

Are anyone planing on bring your family with you?


Parks...
I live about 7 miles to Disney, 4 miles to SeaWorld or Universal.

Hotels / Food / Everything else under the sun.
My house is about 3 miles to "I" drive / International Drive.

I get some idea's where you can get a hotel room, there's everything you would like. I would need some ideas what you guy like, or like to spend but anything near a "Park" is close to me also.

[fishbones]

Haha, I just told my wife and she is THRILLED about it! She already wants to start planning which park she is going to bring our son to. You made me a hero DisneyJoe. Thanks for offering your home to us!


I'd be happy to bring gear too, but it's a little early to tell what I'll have then :biggrin:...we'll just have to wait and see what I have, and see what you want?

[fishbones]

Are anyone planing on bring your family with you?


Parks...
I live about 7 miles to Disney, 4 miles to SeaWorld or Universal.

Hotels / Food / Everything else under the sun.
My house is about 3 miles to "I" drive / International Drive.

I get some idea's where you can get a hotel room, there's everything you would like. I would need some ideas what you guy like, or like to spend but anything near a "Park" is close to me also.

There is some great places right on International Dr. I have stayed in that area many times. Floridays is nice, Embassy suites is nice, there's more too, but I have to ask my wife cause I don't remember 'em all...

[SolidSqual]

Orlando is an excellent place to stay in Florida if you want to get around the entire state. It is only a couple hours away or less from so many attractions.

[engtaz]

I hope to attend.

[dorokusai]

Out.

[reeltrouble1]

Its going to be a great fest.

My wonderful wife's ears perked up when she heard this news.

Thanks for hosting DJ.

Guys driving down or over are welcome to stop by and rest the night or what have you. I am just off 95 about four hours from DJ's.

RT1

[george daniel]

Hmmm,, a trip to Uncle Ted's tube extravaganza too,,then on to Orlando,,it don't get much better than that.

[disneyjoe7]

Hmmm,, a trip to Uncle Ted's tube extravaganza too,,then on to Orlando,,it don't get much better than that.



He!! not.:wink:

[disneyjoe7]

Out.


OK see you then. :cool:

[cnh]

Are anyone planing on bring your family with you?


Parks...
I live about 7 miles to Disney, 4 miles to SeaWorld or Universal.

Hotels / Food / Everything else under the sun.
My house is about 3 miles to "I" drive / International Drive.

I get some idea's where you can get a hotel room, there's everything you would like. I would need some ideas what you guy like, or like to spend but anything near a "Park" is close to me also.

This is really tempting. Just today my 13 year old was saying..."Dad, when are you going to take me to......?

Have to see how we can plan ahead for this. It won't be easy to have that period off this coming year!

cnh

[disneyjoe7]

WoW do I feel this could get BIG!

I'm getting PUMPED and it's a year away.

[F1nut]

Out.

Not so fast there. I already booked the flight and hotel rooms for both of us. I'll return your CC tomorrow.

[heiney9]

Hmmm,, a trip to Uncle Ted's tube extravaganza too,,then on to Orlando,,it don't get much better than that.

True Dat!

[reeltrouble1]

Not so fast there. I already booked the flight and hotel rooms for both of us. I'll return your CC tomorrow.

meh......just got to get brett there and he'll be scratching the post, something about them burying a bone deep in a backyard...........:eek:, well, that a bottle of booze with lights on it.........

RT1

[potee]

Hope to make only an hours drive from Mango.

PoTee

[Fireman32]

Isn't Florida closer to you than NJ?

Its around a 10 hour drive and its 8 to Jersey. Im sure I can get a good deal if I book early enough.

[Pauly]

Sweet! Hour drive for me. Might just book a room for the weekend. :biggrin:


Im in for sure Steve. I think i still know how to get to your house.


Pauly

[cstmar01]

woohooo! Love FL and add audio makes it even better.

[disneyjoe7]

meh......just got to get brett there and he'll be scratching the post, something about them burying a bone deep in a backyard...........:eek:, well, that a bottle of booze with lights on it.........

RT1


I don't trust anyone of you guys so I think all the lights will stay on :cool:

[fishbones]

I don't trust anyone of you guys so I think all the lights will stay on :cool:

Tell your neighbors to lock up their daughters.....and wives......and mother's...uhh, and dogs! LMAO, I can't wait to reek havoc on Orlando...WOOOHAAAAAAAA!!!

[Pauly]

Out.

Got a warrant in FL or something?

[faster100]

Wow right in my back yard sounds fun!
Let's go pauly Tampa car pool :)

[Pauly]

Wow right in my back yard sounds fun!
Let's go pauly Tampa car pool :)

We might need to rent a Party bus for the weekend! :eek::eek::eek:

Pauly

[faster100]

Reunion of sorts and meet some new faces

[Pauly]

Nothing better!

Steve has some nice Carvers. Cant wait to actually enjoy them :)


Pauly

[disneyjoe7]

logistics information...As many people here that wish to be here for Orlando PF2011 I think many people like some places to stay here or there. So I'm thinking as things are getting closer I'll put a thread for logistics so you can post where you like to stay, as someone else may like to stay there also. I feel this will be better fair to you then me to say stay here or there, I know there's many hotels places around me. Orlando has some 12k+ hotel rooms or so.

[Pauly]

I want to know who is coming from HQ

Maybe i'll bring my 10A's and get more signatures :)


Pauly

[reeltrouble1]

hhmmmm..................dang you.

RT1

[dorokusai]

I want to know who is coming from HQ

Maybe i'll bring my 10A's and get more signatures :)


Pauly

That won't b determined until a few months prior to the event.

I'm finding it hard to resist this already....ugh.

[shack]

Out.

You say that EVERY year...

[Lasareath]

Oh I'm gonna come for a week and stay in Epcot!!







Are anyone planing on bring your family with you?


Parks...
I live about 7 miles to Disney, 4 miles to SeaWorld or Universal.

Hotels / Food / Everything else under the sun.
My house is about 3 miles to "I" drive / International Drive.

I get some idea's where you can get a hotel room, there's everything you would like. I would need some ideas what you guy like, or like to spend but anything near a "Park" is close to me also.

[polkfarmboy]

How is everyone going to bring audio equipment if its far away and most fly there

Would love to attend a polkfest but I thought the general idea was to bring all your audio equipment and play around listening to music?

[dorokusai]

Bringing equipment is and always has been optional. It's usually just for fun and to be able to play with different combinations. UPS and FedEx is how I would send items.

[F1nut]

How is everyone going to bring audio equipment if its far away and most fly there

Private jet.


Would love to attend a polkfest but I thought the general idea was to bring all your audio equipment and play around listening to music?

Not really. It's about hanging with friends and making new ones, eating well and for some, drinking heavily. Music? Yeah, there will be some of that too.

[dorokusai]

I think we need Demiurge to provide some pictures of the Club Polk members' only jet.

[Pauly]

That won't b determined until a few months prior to the event.

I'm finding it hard to resist this already....ugh.

Whats hard to resist?

[TroyD]

Mark, you KNOW you are down for the struggle.....I'll leave the Korean stuff at home but will be ammo'd to the gills with the other homemade brew.

I'm thinking that we could even do a drawing/raffle to fund out long-neglected project of getting a statue/monument for our patron saint, St. Clifford the Downtrodden.

BDT

[Pauly]

Mark, you KNOW you are down for the struggle.....I'll leave the Korean stuff at home but will be ammo'd to the gills with the other homemade brew.
BDT

Dont know what the homebrew is, but i'll try some. :cool:

Maybe i'll get some Absinthe and bring to the party :eek:

[disneyjoe7]

I'll leave the Korean stuff at home but will be ammo'd to the gills with the other homemade brew.


BDT


HeHe I know now it's going to be a Party! :wink::biggrin:

[faster100]

I can feel the love already :biggrin: Counting the days

[heiney9]

This is what Club Polk members fly to a Polk Fest!!!

http://www.trebboruk2002.com/zep-plane-1977-Starship.jpg

[mole']

nice Jet!!!!

[heiney9]

nice Jet!!!!

Comes with groupies from the '70's and some left over vomit! :biggrin:

H9

[mole']

Comes with groupies from the '70's and some left over vomit! :biggrin:

H9

ill pass


its all yours

[disneyjoe7]

I'll bet that Jet ROCKS.

[dpowell]

ill pass


its all yours

I'd rather fly that Zeppelin than this one.....

[disneyjoe7]

2011 PolkFest, Orlando Florida

Orlando, Florida Oct 7th, 8th, and 9th is eviction day!

Official address will be done via PM's to members whom are coming and RSVP.


Times

Friday 7th 10am to ....

Saturday 8th 10am to .....



Hotels

Grouped by Orlando zip codes.

Hotels in 32836 (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=32836+hotels&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=)

Crossroads area hotels, about 2 miles from me, just outside of Disney.


Hotels in 32830 (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=32830+hotels&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=)

Disney area hotels, about 2-3 miles from me.


Hotels in 32821 (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=32821+hotels&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=)

Seaworld area hotels, about 4 miles from me.


Hotels in 32819 (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=32819+hotels&aq=f&aqi=g1g-m1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=)

International Drive area hotels, about 3 miles from me, maybe cheapest as they are not near a park, but are closest to Universal Studios Park.



Traveling to PolkFest 2011


Driving

Major Highways into Florida.

I75 south to Florida Turnpike exit 328 to I4 exit 259

I95 south to I4 exit 260B


Flying to PolkFest 2011

Orlando International Airport (http://www.orlandoairports.net/)

Travel code MCO

20 minute's from me the closest.

Orlando Sanford International Airport (http://www.orlandosanfordairport.com/)

Travel code SFB

60 minute's from me maybe a little less.

Tampa International Airport (http://www.tampaairport.com/)

Travel code TPA

2.5hrs from me maybe a little less.

[dorokusai]

Mark, you KNOW you are down for the struggle.....I'll leave the Korean stuff at home but will be ammo'd to the gills with the other homemade brew.

I'm thinking that we could even do a drawing/raffle to fund out long-neglected project of getting a statue/monument for our patron saint, St. Clifford the Downtrodden.

BDT

You'd be the draw for me Troy....we'll see. Al is the one afraid of the Korean stuff....me? Bring it.

[reeltrouble1]

You'd be the draw for me Troy....we'll see. Al is the one afraid of the Korean stuff....me? Bring it.

For SURE. When I think of PolkFest you top the list BDT for setting the bar. Every Fest has been terrific and every Host pulled the stops out. Troy host's with rare style and of course the extremely HOT TLW is the PolkFest Queen, note, honorable mention to Flexible Anna. As far the grind of actually hosting Mark and Troy laid it out, one of those things you won't know till you know.

The PolkFest thing is, sure there is gear, lots of great stuff and you got to have some, the real deal though is getting to share, see, meet and party with the Club Polk board stalwarts as well as make some new ties, each one binds the members and takes on a life of its own.

We rocked Jersey and we'll rock Orlando.

It's PolkFest, It's a Party and It's Awesome.

Bring it.

RT1

[George Grand]

Classic airframe the Boeing 707.

[disneyjoe7]

Classic Ted Just Classic.... And yes plan on Rocking Orlando. :wink:




For SURE. When I think of PolkFest you top the list BDT for setting the bar. Every Fest has been terrific and every Host pulled the stops out. Troy host's with rare style and of course the extremely HOT TLW is the PolkFest Queen, note, honorable mention to Flexible Anna. As far the grind of actually hosting Mark and Troy laid it out, one of those things you won't know till you know.

The PolkFest thing is, sure there is gear, lots of great stuff and you got to have some, the real deal though is getting to share, see, meet and party with the Club Polk board stalwarts as well as make some new ties, each one binds the members and takes on a life of its own.

We rocked Jersey and we'll rock Orlando.

It's PolkFest, It's a Party and It's Awesome.

Bring it.

RT1

[Demiurge]

I think we need Demiurge to provide some pictures of the Club Polk members' only jet.

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m216/Demiurge1000/My%20Chops/demipolkjet.jpg

[disneyjoe7]

LOL Love it.

[F1nut]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m216/Demiurge1000/My%20Chops/demipolkjet.jpg

Most excellent......:biggrin:

[heiney9]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m216/Demiurge1000/My%20Chops/demipolkjet.jpg

BDT looks like a pudgy Elton John with those glasses -lol.

[reeltrouble1]

yea, but look at the homeless dude he is taking care of.......

Demi, that is one of your best ever dude.!!!!!!

talk about cutting the cheese.

RT1

[cstmar01]

soo will the guys be hanging up the assless chaps for some banana hammocks seeing they are going to be in FL, or are they just going full out and running to the nude beaches?

[TroyD]

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAA...

Well played, Mauer.

BDT

[disneyjoe7]

I'm getting really happy to host this....

[dorokusai]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m216/Demiurge1000/My%20Chops/demipolkjet.jpg

I haven't seen that much hair on my head since the 80's....wow. I might have to startgrowing it now.

[disneyjoe7]

i haven't seen that much hair on my head since the 80's....wow. I might have to startgrowing it now.


lol omg!

[disneyjoe7]

Lol omg!

[Face]

I haven't seen that much hair on my head since the 80's....wow. I might have to startgrowing it now.Don't forget the "Just for Men". :biggrin:

[disneyjoe7]

My suggestion as it is the closest hotel to me, and it can be short term a couple of nights or longer if needed. Rates seem reasonable at $69 or so, it can also be found in the Orlando 32836 hotels link above.


http://www.sheratonsafari.com/

[Pauly]

2.5 Hours from TIA? Im 10 min from there and I made it to your house in an hour easy. Thats was going 70-80 depending on flow.

[disneyjoe7]

Thanks maybe I drive slower :wink:


Using Mapquest.com it gave these times to my house.

Tampa International 1hr 20mins 79 miles.

Orlando International 27 mins 19 miles.

Orlando Sanford International 55 mins 41 miles.


Mods if I could edit above anyway?

[JimMueller]

I'd like to swing by, subscribing for updates!

[polkfan38]

How many of these events does Matt show up at? I would like to shake the guys hand!

[reeltrouble1]

He has retired. You might get lucky at a Fest held at HQ. I once peed in his toilet...it was a body trembling experience and I have not ever been able to quite get ahold of myself in the same way since.

RT1

[Pauly]

He has retired. You might get lucky at a Fest held at HQ. I once peed in his toilet...it was a body trembling experience and I have not ever been able to quite get ahold of myself in the same way since.

RT1

Hope you didnt dribble on the floor :wink:
:biggrin:

Pauly

[disneyjoe7]

Hmmm..... I was wondering why people where posting in this thread, then I realized that the other thread was killed. Was the other thread too early?


But other then that thanks for clearing this forum up.

[polkfan38]

He has retired. You might get lucky at a Fest held at HQ. I once peed in his toilet...it was a body trembling experience and I have not ever been able to quite get ahold of myself in the same way since.

RT1

The coolest place I have peed was the urinal in the Cubs dugout at Wrigley!

[F1nut]

It wasn't killed, it will not show up if there has been no activity for more than 30 days.

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108694

[disneyjoe7]

Bump

[disneyjoe7]

Ok fixed. Thanks Jessie

[F1nut]

If you keep spelling my name with an "i", I'm going to pee in your pool.

[fishbones]

Isn't that a Polk ritual...I'm going to!

[disneyjoe7]

If you keep spelling my name with an "i", I'm going to pee in your pool.


HeHe now I thought you where going to do that anyway. :wink:


Sorry

[tonyb]

Now this we need pics. A couple dozen drunk Polkies dressed up as Elmer Fudd, loaded with bb guns heading up to your attic for a squirrel shoot. If you live in a 2 story house, by the time polkfest is done, it will be one story.:biggrin:

[RuSsMaN]

Stickied 'em for you Joe, if you want them cleaned up or locked let me know.

Cheers,
Russ

[george daniel]

He has retired. You might get lucky at a Fest held at HQ. I once peed in his toilet...it was a body trembling experience and I have not ever been able to quite get ahold of myself in the same way since.

RT1

I'm trying to not get a mental picture of that,,lol,, did you stand or sit? :eek:

[RuSsMaN]

He lifts one leg like a dog and sprays.

[disneyjoe7]

Hey just think Florida and NO SNOW, even when every other state has fresh snow...

[fishbones]

...We won't tell 'em it was in the mid-30's this morning. :biggrin:

[Fireman32]

Cant wait for the event. I look forward to it each and every year.

[cnh]

Those are some great shots of doro..I want what he's drinking? BTW what class is he in?

Along with Sal above, I'd love to be able to figure out a way that I could get the entire family down there for a while and do the Orlando scene for a few days before or after PF. At this point, I'm pretty sure we have a two day break in early October around that time. The question is, is it long enough to do it all? And then there's the airfare for 3?

cnh

[reeltrouble1]

I will share a room with your wife if that will help............

RT1

[cnh]

Thanks Ted,

I think we'll need an entire suite, my daughter would be coming too? This also reminds me of when a number of us almost got thrown out of a suite in a Hilton in D.C. because we were 'partying' too loudly in a suite that our association had paid for for that very purpose. We had three visits from security and then they just opened the bar for us in the lobby?

cnh

[disneyjoe7]

If you only had two day's I would do only Disney and don't worry about everything else. If you didn't do two in Disney I would feel you missed something, If you did anything else you would feel you missed Disney.


Hope that helps.

[cnh]

Thanks, DJ, that helps. We'd probably come in Thursday late, or Friday early and leave Tuesday late or Wed early so probably hit Disney as you suggest. That makes sense. Now to the planning and budgeting!

cnh

[disneyjoe7]

Look forward to seeing you, I think you are traveling the most. PM me if you need anything.

[Lasareath]

Along with Sal above, I'd love to be able to figure out a way that I could get the entire family down there


Where am I ?

[cnh]

I'm referring to your statement above about trying to make a week of it and take in Epcot etc, Sal. In other words, I'm following your lead and thinking I might try to do something, along those same lines myself.

That you had a good idea there!

cnh

[disneyjoe7]

Epcot is cool Light show is a must. Magic Kingdom Light show is a must. MGM light show ok, but can be missed IMHO. Animal I'm unknow about any light show, and I believe they close at dusk.

[fishbones]

I like Hollywood Studios the best, but if you want the classic Disney theme, then it would be the above for sure.

[george daniel]

will there be vinyl and toobs?

[disneyjoe7]

Why Not George, Why not!

[Tour2ma]

Coasters and Polk Fest... and the timing looks good...

Sounds like a plan that just might fly...

[JimAckley]

If a few people from Texas wanna get together, I'd be happy to drive. I'm sure we can fit plenty in my Yukon XL, or even pick up a U-Haul. If not, I guess I'll just be flying and shipping minimal gear.

[disneyjoe7]

Looks like it's going to be fun for everyone, no matter what you're in too.

[Tour2ma]

Fun? Sure it'll be fun... it's a PolkFest...

Good thinking, JimA,
Personally I'm going to go to Fla early and hit Universal, Busch Gardens, Dania Beach... Can add a dozen or so coasters to my "rode-it" list in a couple days...

[disneyjoe7]

Piss in my POOL :eek::eek::eek::rolleyes:

[forcatalogsss]

Hi All,

Colleen and I thought that it would be fun to have a Holiday Dinner for those in the Orlando and surrounding areas; and to add to the fun we can all bring our "Better Halves". The thought is that we all get together on 11/30/07 Friday evening. The time and location are still undecided, suggestions are welcome.

Anyone game?

[disneyjoe7]

11/30/07????

[cstmar01]

Fun? Sure it'll be fun... it's a PolkFest...

Good thinking, JimA,
Personally I'm going to go to Fla early and hit Universal, Busch Gardens, Dania Beach... Can add a dozen or so coasters to my "rode-it" list in a couple days...

same here!

My buddies wedding is 10/1 so that monday I plan on flying out to Orlando and having some pre PF fun in the sun.

Knowing my luck, it will storm the whole time. :frown:

[fishbones]

same here!

My buddies wedding is 10/1 so that monday I plan on flying out to Orlando and having some pre PF fun in the sun.

Knowing my luck, it will storm the whole time. :frown:

That's the great thing about Florida. Even if it does rain it will usually be beautiful most the day, a storm will blow in, unleash hell on us for 40 minutes, then clear up and the sun will be shining all over again like it never happened. Been here 20 years and still can't get over how bizarre that is.

[disneyjoe7]

Even funny when it can Rain hard on one side of the street, and not the on the other.

[cstmar01]

can it just be Oct yet? I'm sick of all the stupid snow crap.

[disneyjoe7]

I'm sure October 7th, 8th will be beautiful... So beautiful I'm sure I'm going to have problems getting rid of you's. :smile:

[disneyjoe7]

ARE YOU READY?

Ok not ready yet, Just 6 months to go.... :smile:

[cnh]

I'm 'really' trying to make this...but logistics and timing are still in flux? Would be my first trip to Florida. My wife has already been there. Now if I can only convince her that she needs to go again?

How about a real estate tour? We're in the market for a retirement home (probably wouldn't actually move in for another 13 years or so?) but the market is good for buying 'now'. Could be a strategy on my part. That and the fact that my 13 year old has never been to Disney, etc.

Fingers crossed.

cnh

[disneyjoe7]

It's buyer time, if you like to own a house in the future, yes it a good time to buy it this year.

[disneyjoe7]

Russ,

Thanks for looking into it.

Steve

BTW Please keep the hyper links of Hotels and Airports. It didn't post over.





2011 PolkFest, Orlando Florida

Orlando, Florida Oct 7th, 8th, and 9th is eviction day!

Official address will be done via PM's to members whom are coming and RSVP.


Times

Friday 7th 10am to ....

Saturday 8th 10am to .....



Hotels

My suggestion as it is the closest hotel to me, and it can be short term a couple of nights or longer if needed.

http://www.sheratonsafari.com/


Others grouped by Orlando zip codes.

Hotels in 32836

Crossroads area hotels, about 2 miles from me, just outside of Disney.


Hotels in 32830

Disney area hotels, about 2-3 miles from me.


Hotels in 32821

Seaworld area hotels, about 4 miles from me.


Hotels in 32819

International Drive area hotels, about 3 miles from me, maybe cheapest as they are not near a park, but are closest to Universal Studios Park.



Traveling to PolkFest 2011


Driving

Major Highways into Florida.

I75 south to Florida Turnpike exit 328 to I4 exit 259

I95 south to I4 exit 260B


Flying to PolkFest 2011

Orlando International Airport

Travel code MCO

Orlando International 27 mins 19 miles.

Orlando Sanford International Airport

Travel code SFB

Orlando Sanford International 55 mins 41 miles.

Tampa International Airport

Travel code TPA

Tampa International 1hr 20mins 79 miles.

[Serendipity]

Count me in, as I am done with college I can finally make this.

[heiney9]

It's buyer time, if you like to own a house in the future, yes it a good time to buy it this year.

How would one purchase a house in the past? I want to buy a house from 5 years ago.

H9

[Big Dawg]

How would one purchase a house in the past? I want to buy a house from 5 years ago.

H9

No you don't. The housing market in Florida was in a big bubble. The same houses are cheaper today.

[heiney9]

I just found the wording a little funny.

[Odysseous]

Does Matthew Polk ever shows up at any of the Polk Fests? I know Bob Carver has been showing up at Carver Fest the last few years... Just wondering....

[dorokusai]

Matt Polk will not be at this event. He has only attended one privately held Polkfest, Maryland 2005.

[Odysseous]

Somebody needs to start inviting him to these things, maybe one day we might get lucky and he'll show up... I don't know what he's up to now, but I'd guess he's semi-retired after selling Polk Audio, right? Maybe one day he'll say: "why the heck no? I'm not doing anything this weekend, why not visit with my fans?" Is anybody around here "close" to him?

[disneyjoe7]

If it helps he always welcome in my home.

[dorokusai]

Somebody needs to start inviting him to these things, maybe one day we might get lucky and he'll show up... I don't know what he's up to now, but I'd guess he's semi-retired after selling Polk Audio, right? Maybe one day he'll say: "why the heck no? I'm not doing anything this weekend, why not visit with my fans?" Is anybody around here "close" to him?

That's why I responded and he's always been invited. Beings he lives comfortably in Maryland, a road trip to FL is a pretty far fetched idea.

[reeltrouble1]

yea, I guess he's on the no-fly list........

honestly...invite Matt Polk to his own Fest??? Perhaps we should invite that Al Ballard guy too!!

for the record I already farted in Diz's johns.....so breathe deep puppies.

RT1

[strider]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m216/Demiurge1000/My%20Chops/demipolkjet.jpg

Looks like Troy fathered a child with Janet Reno. Didn't know that was even possible.

That Korean stuff was not bad, but the mason jar was where the real men drank from.

[disneyjoe7]

yea, I guess he's on the no-fly list........

honestly...invite Matt Polk to his own Fest??? Perhaps we should invite that Al Ballard guy too!!

for the record I already farted in Diz's johns.....so breathe deep puppies.

RT1


:eek::eek::eek:

[dorokusai]

Looks like Troy fathered a child with Janet Reno. Didn't know that was even possible.

That Korean stuff was not bad, but the mason jar was where the real men drank from.

That photo is hilarious :biggrin: Why do I have a glass of wine? That would be odd but at least its empty.

[disneyjoe7]

That's true I think you like hard liquor. :smile:

[george daniel]

Good Lord,, I wake up to a photo like that, Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Looks like a cloning project gone bad,,, Troy remotely resembles a character from Neil Youngs' "Human Highway",,, now it took a few minutes for Mark to sink in my head,,but,,somehow George Michael comes to mind.

This one has all the makings of a very memorable Polk Fest,,, or possibly a blackout. :wink:

[disneyjoe7]

Well let's hope not for a Blackout, but more of a very memorable Polk Fest. :wink:

[disneyjoe7]

Let me know if I missed anyone or your plans have changed.


SolidSqual
Fireman32
Jstas
Richardo
FishBones
Engtaz
Dorokusai
ReelTrouble1
George Daniel
Cnh
Heiney9
Potee
Pauly
Cstmaro1
Faster100
Shack
Lasareath
PolkFarmboy
TroyD
JimMueller
Tour2ma
JimAckley
Serendipity
Strider



It's nice to see some new faces which are planing to show up.. :smile:


Steve

[F1nut]

Ummmm....hello!

[george daniel]

Ummmm....hello!

I suppose this means your are going? :wink:

[disneyjoe7]

Welcome Jesse!

[dorokusai]

Count me out man, as I had never planned on it...well, probably did, then changed my mind, then said oh ok, then changed my mind again....I'm way too busy Steve, Enjoy and have a good time. Plus you folks always have this on my anniversary week and I'm not trying to sleep in the yard.

[disneyjoe7]

I seriously doubt you're not coming Mark.

[greyford1979]

Damn it would be nice to make this one my first polkfest so that I could meet some people from the forum...but I'll be on a plane on my way to Romania for a couple weeks:redface:

[disneyjoe7]

Greyford,

Just a FYI its for a Friday and Saturday Oct 7 & 8th 2011.

[greyford1979]

Greyford,

Just a FYI its for a Friday and Saturday Oct 7 & 8th 2011.

Yeah unfortunately I will be getting felt up by tsa agents on the night of the 7th:eek::tongue:

[Fireman32]

Looking forward to seeing the gang again and meet some new polkies.

[engtaz]

I'm so looking forward to this weekend.

[ohskigod]

Add me to the list. Flight is booked

[disneyjoe7]

Woo Hoo very nice!

[disneyjoe7]

Looking Good... Let me know if anyone is bringing someone else.


SolidSqual
Fireman32
Jstas
Richardo
FishBones
Engtaz
Dorokusai
ReelTrouble1
George Daniel
Cnh
Heiney9
Potee
Pauly
Cstmaro1
Faster100
Shack
Lasareath
PolkFarmboy
TroyD
JimMueller
Tour2ma
JimAckley
Serendipity
Strider
F1Nut
Greyford1979
Ohskigod

[engtaz]

If it's not a problem I would like to bring my son with me. His is 16.

[disneyjoe7]

It's not a problem, but it's an Adult party so many people will be drinking and be loud... If you feel that wouldn't be a problem, I don't have a problem either.

[dorokusai]

Please remove me from the list.

[disneyjoe7]

Please remove me from the list.

Why Orlando isn't the place you like to Party?

Or did I piss you off already?

[dorokusai]

I'll be down there but on vacation in Key West. Good luck with the event.

[disneyjoe7]

Sorry it seems we will be missing Mark. Enjoy yourself in Key West.

[Ricardo]

Steve, I won't be able to make it this year. Please remove me from the list and you guys have a great time.

[disneyjoe7]

Ok Ricardo. You will be missed.

[disneyjoe7]

Looks like some new faces, and I pleased about that.... But all in all a little light... Anyone planing on bringing anyone?


SolidSqual
Fireman32
Jstas
FishBones
Engtaz +1
ReelTrouble1
George Daniel
Cnh
Heiney9
Potee
Pauly
Cstmaro1
Faster100
Shack
Lasareath
PolkFarmboy
TroyD
JimMueller
Tour2ma
JimAckley
Serendipity
Strider
F1Nut
Greyford1979
Ohskigod

[VR3]

I would say I am 65% no 35% yes

Really just depends.... on well... alot

lol

Polkfest is the SHIZNIT

[disneyjoe7]

^^ It would be great if you could make it, Trey.

[george daniel]

Steve, I won't be able to make it this year. Please remove me from the list and you guys have a great time.

damn!

[reeltrouble1]

Best to plan PF for those who are stepping up to make the event success.

RT1

[heiney9]

At this point I'm probably out. When I first committed I wasn't buying a new house. I have a lot of projects and money wrapped up in the new abode so I'm not sure I'll have the cash to make the trip this year.

Plus, I'm sort of gearing up for PF 2012 at HQ. No offense Steve as Florida is a lovely place to hold a PF. I'll have to let you know for certain at the end of the Summer.

H9

[ohskigod]

25 people aint a light turn out when they are in your living room. your turnout list looks fine, I aint worried at all.

[disneyjoe7]

Thanks, I'm sure this will be a great PF party...

[george daniel]

Of course it will be,I'm bringing my tube amp doctor bag man,,with the newest "frontline" meds for any electronic ill's that may arise.

[disneyjoe7]

Very Nice George...

[faster100]

let's not see all these drop outs now. I'll never get rid of these 100 8"x10" glossies, new sharpie and the card table i bought for the autograph secession
we have planned :biggrin::biggrin:

[disneyjoe7]

Faster, Just a 100 now? I was hoping for a couple hundred or so people party... :biggrin:

[dorokusai]

OK, time to ramp up for Polkfest for those going and those on the fence. I'm sure Joe will throw a great gathering....don't be a square, man.

[disneyjoe7]

Getting closer....

Thanks Doro, lets hear from everyone...

[fishbones]

I'm not going to be able to make it either. My wife and I's 10th anniversary trip is falling within a few weeks of this and I just won't have funds to do both. Have a drink for me!

[disneyjoe7]

Fishbones, why not do both in Orlando? Being so close to a PF price is really low to you.

[Toolfan66]

Fishbones, why not do both in Orlando? Being so close to a PF price is really low to you.

Agreed!!! if anything like this was close to me I would make the time...

[fishbones]

Well, we'll see, but it's doubtful. I'm sure I will be paying for this anniversary trip for long after we're back. :eek:

[Toolfan66]

Well, we'll see, but it's doubtful. I'm sure I will be paying for this anniversary trip for long after we're back. :eek:

You only live once!!!:wink:

[heiney9]

I encourage everyone who is on the fence to figure a way to get to a PF. No excuses if this is your first. I've been to 2 of them and the experience and comradary is off the hook. It's lots of fun.

I had totally planned on attending but, plans have changed and I may have to bow out as I stated earlier.

Polkfests are a must attend if you really want to get the dynamic of what this place is about. Meeting people face to face its sooooooo much better. Not sure how many more we have in us as things get splintered and times change so if you don't attend one soon there may be no more.

You will not regret it.

H9

[gimpod]

Well, we'll see, but it's doubtful. I'm sure I will be paying for this anniversary trip for long after we're back. :eek:

Oh come on just slip out Friday morning before she wakes up, Leave a note saying you went for a pack of smokes. And when you get back Sunday night I can see the conversation going something like this..

fishbones: Oh, please, don't kill me! Please, please don't kill me! You know I love you baby. I wouldn't leave ya. It wasn't my fault!

Mrs fishbones: You miserable slug! You think you can talk your way out of this? You betrayed me.

fishbones: No, I didn't. Honest... I ran out of gas. I... I had a flat tire. I didn't have enough money for cab fare. There was a PolkFest. An old friend came in from out of town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake. A terrible flood. Locusts! IT WASN'T MY FAULT, I SWEAR TO GOD!


No guts No glory.:tongue::wink:

[hoosier21]

let's not see all these drop outs now. I'll never get rid of these 100 8"x10" glossies, new sharpie and the card table i bought for the autograph secession
we have planned :biggrin::biggrin:

seriously? now your stealing jokes

[dorokusai]

Yeah, that's a Russman thing.

[faster100]

stealing jokes? Really :biggrin: Didn't know it was trade marked. But your right Thee Russman did use that phrase now that i think of it. My bad :rolleyes:

I'll see ya at polkfest

[faster100]

Yeah, that's a Russman thing.


:eek:

[disneyjoe7]

Is everyone getting exited? I hope so....

Should I post another thread for who is bringing some equipment? Or should I post it here?

Let me know.

[greyford1979]

Oops just noticed I'm on the list...I should've been a little more clear in my post:redface: That Friday is the day we leave for Romania, too bad we can't fly down there first and then leave Saturday. Although then I would have to keep all the horndogs away from the fiance:tongue: Sorry for the misunderstanding:redface: Would much rather spend that day listening to some tunes with some new friends than flying for 16 hours:frown:

[george daniel]

Steve,,if there is any interest,I can bring the little Dared SL 2000 thats a little tricked out.

[disneyjoe7]

SolidSqual
Fireman32
Jstas
FishBones
Engtaz +1
ReelTrouble1
George Daniel
Cnh
Heiney9
Potee
Pauly
Cstmaro1
Faster100
Shack
Lasareath
PolkFarmboy
TroyD
JimMueller
Tour2ma
JimAckley
Serendipity
Strider
F1Nut
Ohskigod

[george daniel]

please add 1 more with me,, the Dragon Lady will be there too.

[disneyjoe7]

Very nice George, I look forward to seeing every one.

[disneyjoe7]

Israel would be a very long trip back to a hotel. :wink: :wink:

[disneyjoe7]

Is anyone going to bring an ICE amp?

[heiney9]

Is anyone going to bring an ICE amp?

Not sure it would make the trip in a cooler, it would probably melt unless someone lived closer.

One thing I've found at most PF's is critical listening to a plethora of gear just doesn't happen. It's a social event and while a lot of listening takes place for sure, it's not what I'd call iron clad critical. That said if something sounds really good or like ass, most people will pick up on that. Trying to critically compare several pieces to each other is difficult.

Eat, drink and be Merry and don't let John near the liquor cabinet :biggrin:

H9

[disneyjoe7]

All in all it will be fun, tunes, food, and drinking. Don't forget the pool....


I don't think an ICE amp would win but I would to hear one.

[Serendipity]

Anyone heading down from the tri-state area?

See here! http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122393

Note: I hope this is OK with you guys, regarding splitting the cost/expenses...

[disneyjoe7]

SolidSqual
Fireman32
FishBones
Engtaz +1
ReelTrouble1
George Daniel +1
Cnh
Heiney9
Potee
Pauly
Faster100
Shack
Lasareath
PolkFarmboy
TroyD +1
JimMueller
Tour2ma
JimAckley
Serendipity
Strider
F1Nut
Ohskigod

[disneyjoe7]

Serendipity,

Did you get someone to split your trip?


George Daniel,

Thank you for bringing your pre amp.


Others,

Anyone bringing other equipment?

May need a source, amp, wiring....

Polk is sending 707 and I hope 703 speakers....


Steve

[reeltrouble1]

excellentl...looking forward to hearing these great speakers again.

RT1

[disneyjoe7]

Yes they look sweet....

[dorokusai]

Have you spoken with anyone from Polk Joe?

[disneyjoe7]

Doro,

Spoken no, but some pm's from Al. Do you know something?

[halenhoang]

Joe,

I am going to see if I could make it out there for this event. I was out in Florida (road trip from Dallas) about three weeks ago and spent a week there. Would be cool to meet everyone in person.

Halen

[disneyjoe7]

Very Nice Halen, you're welcome.

[JimMueller]

Since I live only about 40 minutes north of I-Drive, it'd be easy for me to bring source components/amps, but I doubt I have anything that would be considered critical listening equipment. I'd be driving to/from each day so I can take care of my dogs. Any particular plans for each day in case I prefer to be there for a certain event?

I've been holding out on modding my 1C crossovers, maybe I can bring the boards, upgrade parts & cash and I can see how it's done :)

[disneyjoe7]

Jim I add you too the list, Thank You.

As of what and when, I'm pretty open.... But think it will go this way, Friday play time, Saturday is Fun time when most things are setup and others like to hear this or that. I think you will enjoy both days, Sunday morning people will repack their equipment so they can trip back to their house.

[dpowell]

Reported ^

[reeltrouble1]

soooooo....the pump is growing...like a bull moose in rut...going to the fest, fest, fest, going to the fest.....

I will bring some goodies from deep inside the Rabbit Hole, something a bit more ..esoteric than the ordain for ear-candy. Never know as my yang becomes my ying...with an Orlando Chicken Wing...going to the fest, fest, fest...yea baby PolkFest Rocks, nothing like it, cuz the Polkies bring Rain wherever they land.

As the polkus ermertius dynamic duo members smelly earth and lover of ass-gaskets may miss the gala this go, I will attempt at least to locate their appropriate glossy's for us to have fun with in most unusual manners.

I believe Big Lou has some left-over warm beer and stale beans from JerseyFest to add spice to the cuisine. As we know longer have official board polkies per say..(bummer) newbs should know these things are very much a celebration of all things Polk, as well as this club's members, much more a social gathering than stodgy listening session, you will enjoy yourself...meet old and new friends...and get a bit of insight into what makes Club Polk more than just an internet forum.

Its Polkfest...its a Party......and its coming soon.......

RT1

[disneyjoe7]

Love it Ted, and a big Thanks I felt you could add to my short comings per say..

Vinyl guys need a TT can any bring one?


Anyone have any Food ideas?

I'm kicking around some but like a little input.

[reeltrouble1]

I'd prefer the food cooked.....but kick it gently......

RT1

[PolkClyde]

sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun as usual.

[reeltrouble1]

yep...so get your Fest on Clyde and Play that Funky Music....

RT1

[disneyjoe7]

Let's ROCK ORLANDO!

[disneyjoe7]

Anything we could do to make this the BEST PolkFest? Something you guys wouldn't forget ever!

[lightman1]

I'm in, Steve...................................







..............and sober again! 5 whole months!!!:eek::eek:

[disneyjoe7]

Very nice, I count you in.


Steve

[Lasareath]

Anything we could do to make this the BEST PolkFest? Something you guys wouldn't forget ever!


Chicks!

Hot Ones. Like Keiko posts.

[disneyjoe7]

Ok NOW we're TALKING!!!

[disneyjoe7]

You know the Wife is GONE baby, The house can be trashed and wouldn't care. :wink:

[doctor r]

Add me to the official attendance list Steve. Have you found a vinyl setup yet? I will be bringing my VAC equipment and Lector CDP.

Rick

[hoosier21]

$149 for a Three-Night Stay for Up to Five at International Palms Resort & Conference Center Orlando in Florida ($307 Value) http://www.groupon.com/deals/ga-d-international-palms?utm_campaign=VisitorReferral&utm_medium=emai l&utm_source=anonymous

nice deal. limited time

[disneyjoe7]

$149 for a Three-Night Stay for Up to Five at International Palms Resort & Conference Center Orlando in Florida ($307 Value) http://www.groupon.com/deals/ga-d-international-palms?utm_campaign=VisitorReferral&utm_medium=emai l&utm_source=anonymous

nice deal. limited time


Not a bad deal to me, MapQuest states 11 mins / 5.98 miles. Not as easy as the Hotel just south of me, But then again for 5.98 miles WTH.

Hotel just south of me.

http://www.sheratonsafari.com/

[halenhoang]

Sir, would it be okay that I am a lightweight? alcohol tolerance that is. Or should I build it up to avoid waking up with felt tip drawn whiskers? I just now noticed deals on hotels and resorts at and around your place. I thought we are all pitching tents?

[disneyjoe7]

Halen,

You're fine with me if you never touch any Alcohol my girlfriend is a very little drinker also, so I feel you would be in good company. As far as pitching tents HeHe, backyard only the HOA doesn't like tents... But then again back yard is filled with a pool so even that maybe...

[disneyjoe7]

The LSiM707's are HERE!

Way Kool PolkAudio wink Al. :smile:

[engtaz]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

[reeltrouble1]

get them babies hooked up...beware the gremlins...how many rigs we talking this year?

RT1

[disneyjoe7]

Ted, 2 or 3 in the house, and something to jam to by the pool. I thinking HT setup and a 2 channel setup, putting the Amazings either in the 2 channel setup or ? Will you by around to help me to setup?

Steve

[Odysseous]

Damn! I'm about a month early! I'm in Orlando with the family... How I wish Polkfest was this week so I could meet some of you guys and check out some rigs, listen to some music, etc... I'm also missing Carverfest next week, I have a conference in Las Vegas... This just wasn't my year.

[engtaz]

Your going to miss a couple of great fests, that's for sure.

[JimAckley]

Can't make it this year. I've got a long-awaited dyno appointment for my Silverado. Next year perhaps.

[reeltrouble1]

Ted, 2 or 3 in the house, and something to jam to by the pool. I thinking HT setup and a 2 channel setup, putting the Amazings either in the 2 channel setup or ? Will you by around to help me to setup?

Steve

Gotta clear with work yet....lemme see and I will be in touch...looks like a great fest is certainly shaping up...just as always...the Polk's are going to blow people away...not to let too much out of the bag ahead of time this is definetly a statement speaker, they like clean power with quality gear upstream.

RT1

[disneyjoe7]

DAMN!

I hook up those LMi707 speakers, they sound great. WOW I'll play these for a couple days to break them in, but out of the box they sound GREAT! Wait didn't say that already? Everyone is getting happy about this PF over here, the house is coming together lots of changes. :eek:


Steve

[disneyjoe7]

Well you know what these speakers are called. Sorry Polk.

LSiM707

[disneyjoe7]

Can someone bring speaker stands with them? If I get the LSiM703 speakers I think some stands would be nice.

[Fireman32]

Ok flight is booked. Look forward to seeing everyone

[disneyjoe7]

Dave, flying into OIA?

[Fireman32]

No MCO. Oh wait that is the Orlando International Airport. Strange code.

[JimMueller]

Yeah, MCO=OIA. MCO refers to the airports former name, McCoy Airforce Base.

I still plan on being there, definitely Saturday, maybe Friday. Joe, if you need someone to help setup equipment give me at least a couple days notice and I should be able to assist. I can either come down in the evening after work or attempt to take the day off if given enough notice.

[disneyjoe7]

Nice Dave MCO or OIA same to me. In travel sites it's MCO.


Jim, I let you know thanks for the offer.

[disneyjoe7]

How's driving down?

Ted?

Jesse?

George?


Anyone bringing down equipment?

Because my house is an open family area, I don't think 3 system in the house will work. I use a bedroom for the 2 channel system, but I need some help for the 2 channel system, since my Halo A23 amp works ok but LSiM707 needs something bigger. I could use my CJ PV-5 amp, and my TT, also anyone could bring a stand for the LSiM703 speakers.


HT system in the Family Room. :biggrin:


So let's cap...

I got these, for the 2 channel room.

CJ PV-5 pre amp.

Halo A23 amp.

Yamaha YP-211 TT.


Anyone wish to bring anything higher?

May need a sub for the LSiM703 speakers, could anyone bring one? I'm going to use mine for the HT system.


Steve

[george daniel]

Steve-- I'm bringing the tricked out Dared pre if you like,,I can also bring the Cornet that Rich built and a Cinemag SUT for the TT/cart--let me know.BTW--you should have your 5965's next week.

[doctor r]

Steve - I am going to bring may VAC PA100/100 power amp and VAC pre with MM phono. This tube amp can handle down to 1 ohm speakers at 105 Watts per channel so I was hoping it can drive the 707s. In addition I was debating about a bringing my CDP or turntable. I should be able to bring my monitor stands also. In addition I will bring some 3 meter speaker cables and ICs if it will help in swapping things around as the weekend goes along. Let me know.

Rick

[JimAckley]

Steve - I am going to bring may VAC PA100/100 power amp and VAC pre with MM phono. This tube amp can handle down to 1 ohm speakers at 105 Watts per channel so I was hoping it can drive the 707s. In addition I was debating about a bringing my CDP or turntable. I should be able to bring my monitor stands also. In addition I will bring some 3 meter speaker cables and ICs if it will help in swapping things around as the weekend goes along. Let me know.

Rick
I wish I could hear that, especially on the 3s.

The 707s need boatloads of power, so I hope someone is bringing something capable of at-least 350w at 4 ohms. I'm sure it's been discussed but I'm too lazy to look back through the thread :tongue:

[disneyjoe7]

Steve-- I'm bringing the tricked out Dared pre if you like,,I can also bring the Cornet that Rich built and a Cinemag SUT for the TT/cart--let me know.BTW--you should have your 5965's next week.



Bring it Thanks.

[disneyjoe7]

Steve - I am going to bring may VAC PA100/100 power amp and VAC pre with MM phono. This tube amp can handle down to 1 ohm speakers at 105 Watts per channel so I was hoping it can drive the 707s. In addition I was debating about a bringing my CDP or turntable. I should be able to bring my monitor stands also. In addition I will bring some 3 meter speaker cables and ICs if it will help in swapping things around as the weekend goes along. Let me know.

Rick


Bring it Thanks. If you're bringing cables, can you mark them some one so we know so you know you got your's cables back. Zip wire cable work ok, so you're not marking the cables directly.

[doctor r]

Excellent idea

[disneyjoe7]

Doctor R you got a PM.

[reeltrouble1]

The 707s need boatloads of power, so I hope someone is bringing something capable of at-least 350w at 4 ohms. I'm sure it's been discussed but I'm too lazy to look back through the thread :tongue:

check..got that covered:wink: bringing something a bit different for this one.

Tubes Rule.

RT1

[JimAckley]

check..got that covered:wink: bringing something a bit different for this one.

Tubes Rule.

RT1

Good man. Tubes do rule. When I heard the 703s on marvda1's tube monoblocks, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven.

[disneyjoe7]

Have you heard 707's WOW.

[reeltrouble1]

reported....going to the fest fest fest...yea baby!!!!

RT1

[ShadesPG]

please forgive this question as i am new to the community:

is this polkfest simply a unsanctioned gathering of like-minded enthusiasts bringing their personal gear for a bit of social hour/backyard BBQ/show and tell/shop talk...

...or is it something that polk is involved in with special testing of new and/or rare products?

either way this is something that interests me, esp because i live in florida...i have both social and professional obligations that weekend so this isnt a possibility for me but i may like to consider such a gathering in the future.

and my apologies if this is a more of a closed event that i stumbled into...im not trying to invite myself into somewhere i may not be welcome.