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

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

SOOOOOOOOO

???????WHERES THE PICS????????

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[dorokusai]

Just passed Rocky Mount NC, instead of stopping we pissed out the window. :D

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

You have another hour to go to get near me punk

You pissed too soon...:p

[dorokusai]

Don't worry Sid, I've got plenty of root beer, so pissing near you will not be a problem.

F1

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

If you are on i85...

and you see the Kannapolis/Concord exit...start taking a leak then hahaha

[TroyD]

Sid,

They are on I-95.

Nowhere near you, go back in the house and continue experimenting with mind altering substances and masturbation.

Might want to look at a Rand McNally Road Atlas in your down time.

BDT

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Possibly should...

haha

So wheres the pictures?? you know...of the rigs there, etc...pics pics pics pics

[dorokusai]

50 Miles out....getting excited, deep into my loins. I have the vaseline warming on the engine block, and I have made about 20 condom balloon animals since Rocky Mount.

I left Jesse at a Pickle Park some time ago as a joke, and then had some problems turning around, so I just left him to his own devices. He'll be ok.

See you soon, and there better be cold beer available immediately upon entry.

I have a pack of 5000 Black Cat's ready to toss in the front door to get things started.

Part on Garth!

d

[TroyD]

POLKFEST CHARLESTON is UNDERWAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BDT

[Demiurge]

The 1st pics have rolled in!

http://www.fredpc.com/DEVOtional2001/Photos/Large/44-Gen%20Boy%20Speaks%20to%20Geeks.jpg

[Grolsch]

Whoever the two gents are in the DEVO hats are now my new heros !!!

J:D

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

The guy in the red hat and long beard and the complete clueless face has a striking resemblance to Russ..

[dave shepard]

Kinda odd to see the faces behind the posts. Who's the gent behind the podium everyone is paying attention to?

Dave

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

probally Troy...

[dave shepard]

That's who I was thinking but wasn't sure.

[TroyD]

Hmmmmmmmmm

0830 AM

House still seems to be on the foundation. No unusual stains in the carpet.

Cat seems to be missing.

It's gonna be a good day, tater.

BDT

[RuSsMaN]

Oh man, my head is KILLING me.

I'm not listening to SHIT today.

[TroyD]

0940 AM

Went to the mailbox to get paper. Finally found Hoosier, face down in the flower bed. Neighbors seem unusually stand-offish.

Finally located dorokusai, he was sleeping in a van. Down by the river.

BDT

[Frank Z]

Originally posted by TroyD
Finally located dorokusai, he was sleeping in a van. Down by the river.

Farley-Fest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

[TroyD]

1015

Hoosier, Tour, RuSsMaN and myself.....no music though, too hungover to turn on the gear. Sorta enjoying the quiet.

Cat still MIA, presumed KIA.

BDT

[brettw22]

I just woke up........be over there in about an hour..........SOOOOOOOOO tired.......

EDIT: Actually......met all you mofo's last night.....that was enough.......I'm goin back home

[BlueMDPicker]

The dawn starts to break
Your head's a big ache
You're lyin' in bed
You're back from the dead
And your mouth feels like old leather
(Old leather)
Never do it again
(You'll never do it again)
Everyone was havin' fun
But you were the one
Kicked out in the cold
You slept in your clothes.........

You've got to dry out
The boys have found out
It's the end of the line
But it's martini time
So you head for the bar..r...r..r..r..r

[dorokusai]

Things are well underway....again. The BBQ has arrived.....ummmm, BBQ is good anytime!

People are moving kinda slow around here....LOL

[dorokusai]

Man these guys are trying to pickle my liver!!! Somebody HELP!!! (Hey, who's going to set up the next round???)\

Anthony

[dorokusai]

Man these guys are trying to pickle my liver!!! Somebody HELP!!! (Hey, who's going to set up the next round???)\

Anthony

[TroyD]

You can say that again.

I got the next round cuz I'm RICH BI-AAATCH.

R. James

[dorokusai]

I feel like a cat shit in my mouth.

[TroyD]

The cat did, so that would kinda fit, actually. Cat mysteriously dissapeared soon after. Coincidence??



Note to self...

Next time: WEBCAM.

BDT

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

So whos all there?

[Tour2ma]

Originally posted by dorokusai
People are moving kinda slow around here....LOL ... yeah, but we're pickin' up steam now...

Rooms full of gear and more still in the vehicles...

It's a blast folks...

Sid, bunch o' folk... brett, shack, hotwheel, disneyjoe, amulford, zero, reeltrouble, dave... George, Paul, john and Ringo...
Al and Paul on the way...

Pork 'n' Polks...

[hotwheelman]

WASSUP MOFOS.......Havin a blast down here, wish you all could be here. Somebody ask doro how his knee is.:D I'll let him explain, I will give you a hint, the bush won. Just cannot believe all the gear we have amassed to listen, I just hope we have time to fit it all in.


Cheers,
Mike

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

I expect to see tons of pics punks...

TONS OF PICTURES! Minimum of 50!

Tell Sean I said he's a punk...

[amulford]

I found the cat...It's walking real funny and it's ALL PISSED OFF. WTH did they do?????

We're checking out the new XM tuner, but we had to cut down one of Troy's neighbors' trees. Works like a charm....Great reception!!!! And less leaves....

[F1nut]

Too many speakers, too little time...........hehe :D

[dorokusai]

Paul here - Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here (sort of). Troy is a wonderful host. Listening to Mighty Sam McClain right now in one room and XM tuner in the other. Great audio, great music, great food and lots of beer. What else could you ask for?

[Shizelbs]

Would that be the Polk XM tuner?

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

I believe Paul brought it down with him... (The Polk XM tuna)

[dorokusai]

Update:

Ok, the "Fest" is back in full swing, DaDa blasting though Paul's modded CRS+'s, plenty of southern BBQ, Russ A. is rifling though the kitchen cabinets, Mark, Russ G. and Anthony are smoking ceegars out back and I'm going to join them in a minute.

More later........time for that ceegar! :D

F1

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

PICTURES!!! STOP TALKING AND POST PICTURES!!! JEEEZ!!

And someone ask Paul about what Polk is doing with this THX deal...

[TroyD]

We're having BIG fun folks, you guys are missing out! :D :D :D

One thing that is a fact, F1 and I agree, as George Grand so aptly put: 'there is no substitute for radiating surface area and a real mans amp'

BDT

[Grolsch]

Sounds like a great time. I'm jealous beeg time !!!! You all seem like great folks ! Love ta share a beer and a ceegar with ya sometime and listen to all the great gear. If you guys have a gathering anywhere near my area I'm there !

But we'll have to get George to attend - I'm dyin to meet that fella !

You guys have fun and I'm raising a glass in your general direction


Cheers

-John

[dorokusai]

No matter what anyone says, alcohol and fireworks = BIG NO NO

(I didn't need that finger anyway...)

This is a friggin' blast, they been takin pictures, we'll have to see what they look like...

Like Pink Floyd said, Wish You Were Here!!!

Anthony

[reeltrouble1]

When last seen Doro was in the bushes, I told him that gasoline and fireworks were not necessarily a good match but what the hell, it DID work, well kinda. Troy was looking for the number to State Farm or something like that. I think Wendi may be getting a new vehicle, not sure but have to see how they want to "unintended fallout" of burning materials.

Having a blast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yea, I mean a real blast.

[amulford]

It's a little past two am EST. Sumbitches said we can't float the keg.WRONG!!!

I'm too fired up, but we ain't done yet....

Anthony

[disneyjoe7]

State Farm 1-800-321-Farm ? or is it 1-800-4HO-SHIT ? :eek:




Originally posted by reeltrouble1
Troy was looking for the number to State Farm or something like that.



Having a blast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yea, I mean a real blast.

[disneyjoe7]

PS


That was before the BLAST :(

[disneyjoe7]

The LOOK on Doro FACE when Troy ran out of BEER...........



Priceless Priceless, just PRICELESS.....

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Is it just me, or is Brett freakishly tall?

[DAGLJAM6]

Great 'fest, great group of people! My only regret......no video of of the clash of titans, ie, Doro's fight to the death with the hedge friday evening. Most certainly the classic struggle of good versus evil but doomed to be forgotten only to be passed to generations by word of mouth.( pictures would have been some much more entertaining :D )

Seriously though met a bunch of great people and enjoyed listening to tons of new, to me, gear.

Dave

[TroyD]

1. Mark's wireless laptop is GREAT for checking the forum from a jail cell.

2. According to hoosier, the going rate for sexual favors in jail has declined about 20 percent accross the board in the last few years.

3. Cops do NOT believe in the philopophy of: If your too drunk to remember, it never really happened.

Gotta go, more thoughts after the arrainment

BDT, inmate # 87986109

Note for the next Polkfest: A gift certificate to a bail bonding agency would be a REALLY useful gift idea.

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

We demand more pictures...

Especially of all the rigs dangit...

NOW!!! NOW!!! NOW!!! LOL

PLEASE!!

[brettw22]

Sid...........

Shut Up

[brettw22]

Oh ya.....

Only a pu$$y uses words like 'dangit', 'shoot', or 'jeez'....:p

(see, I'm bi-coastal in my dicktitude....GOOOOOOO ME!!!!!)

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Now listen here Andre...

Wheres the pictures?

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

The guy in the middle...blue shirt...

Looks like whats his face on Home Improvement - Tool Time...

Al...yeah Al

Hmm.... is that... Tour (perhaps?)

[amulford]

Sunday morning. I've got to go to church and pray....

[dorokusai]

Where the hell am I?

[TroyD]

Well, I've had about all of this I can stand.

I'm OUTTA here.

-Russ

[Strong Bad]

Gotta know one thing...

What the hell is Jesse doing with his right hand behind the Polk sign? The sign is sticking out a little too far in that area.


Guys, I'm major pissed that I missed this event. Naturally, all of the things that were supposed to happen at work...DID NOT EFFING HAPPEN!!! Someone save me from poor management!!! No need to get myself all worked up and make the bloodpressure go sky high! I'm letting it go.

Glad everything went well. Jesse, I thought you were baby sitting Mark! How could you let him wrestle a damn bush, blow up Troys house and drink all the damn beer!!! I guess someone had to do it and since I wasn't there to do it, Mark was a good candidate. Job well done Mark, :D

I hope I get to attend the next Polk Fest, where ever it may be.

Have lots more fun today and drink a few for me.


DJ John, The Strippers Choice

[dorokusai]

I had a wonderful time seeing familiar faces, and meeting new friends. It really is impossible to express how cool this event was....probably moreso from the memory loss I am experiencing.

I will elaborate more formally when I am discharged from the hospital.

John - Jesse has that "I wanna show you something" look on his face doesn't he?

[reeltrouble1]

Well just returned home from the fest, what a great time, with so many good people.

My boys immediately gobbled up the POLK freebies I brought home with me and there were plenty to go around, hats, shirts, mugs, all very nice, great give aways for just showing up.

Have to say Troy is the ultimate in making folks feel at home and Wendi has the paitence of Jobe and the grace of Diana.

Did discover that rum and SDA can have a strange effect on me causing "random thoughts" a sort of full streaming without compression. If you there you understand, if you were not, oh well. Was just an awesome time, with all the gear, the Amazings are all I imagined and then some.

RT1

[dave shepard]

Any extra left-over freebies? hint,hint.... Glad to hear everyone had good time (as though there was any dought). You guys will sleep good tonight that's for sure. I will be sure to make the next one near me.


Dave

[dorokusai]

Dave - Email me your address. I have a Polk Audio baseball cap and a promotional literature pack I'll send you.

[Demiurge]

Can I BUY a Polk Banner from somewhere? I'm not looking for any freebies, but information on that would be cool. I noticed Troy had at least 2 in his garage based on the picture I saw.

[dave shepard]

Thanks Doro, E-mail sent. Did anyone go home with the cables I sent?

Dave

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Is there a left over hat someone wouldnt mind sending my way??

That'd be my new hat! w00t w00t

:cool:

[Shizelbs]

I'm with Demi. I wouldn't mind buying a banner either.

[wallstreet]

That first pic is hilarious. I fully expected a Jamestown story in the late evening new! Sounds like a fantastic time by all.

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Did yall kill Sean or what? LOL

[hotwheelman]

Well the better half, myself, and our son just want to say that we had a great time and want to give a HUGE thank you to troy and the ever so gracious wendy for all of their warm hospitality while we were there. Also a many,many thanks to troy for the pre he gave to my son, he is still floatin on cloud nine and bugged the hell out of me on the way back about getting it hooked up as soon as we got back home. Oh yeah, and now that Misty has heard the amazings I have been cleared to find a pair as soon as the funds allow it.

Got to hear some really great sounding gear (and believe me there was a ton of it there) I just could not get enough of those wonderful sounding pres with tube stage. I have made some new friends and finally was able to put some faces with the names,they are a great group of guys and I feel fortunate to have meet all of them. The highlight was getting to meet Paul and Al and having a listen to some of their thoughts on audio and otherwise and getting to know them on a more personal basis.

Hey doro, hows that shin man? At least the bush broke your fall and you where able to protect yourself.:D Oh and, ppg comin at ya soon bro.


Take care you guys,
Mike

[F1nut]

WOW, what a weekend!

Troy and Wendi are unequaled hosts. I am and I'm sure everyone that was there is grateful for their hospitality and generosity. Let me tell you, Troy is a lucky man to have the lovely Wendi in his life.....what a woman!

It was great to see a few folks I'd met before and great to finally put a face with a bunch of other great folks from the forum. I look forward to meeting all of them again. Each and everyone of them is welcome here any time.

Al and "Polk" Paul are very cool guys, they took all of us crazies in stride. My hat is off to them and Polk Audio for all their support.

Troy already said this, but if there is one thing that stood out in my mind about all the gear...............'there is no substitute for radiating surface area and a real mans amp' and Troy has both in spades. The Amazing rig set up is awesome!!! I found myself drawn back into the "Cave" time and time again. That's a world class rig you've got there, thanks for letting us enjoy it. As if that wasn't enough, he has another big rig set up with the Polk SDA SRS 2.3TL's. Again, simply awesome!

One word of caution to anyone visiting Troy and Wendi for the first time, do not put your hand anywhere near Gunny's mouth...:D

If there is one word to sum up the Polkfest weekend it would be excellent, just excellent!

Jesse

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Ok...

So wheres the pics already??:mad:

[RuSsMaN]

Sid, ENOUGH already, you'll all get pics after due process. Quit effin up the thread.

Oh, and just so you guys know, I did finally find my liver, it was outback, just off the rear deck in the grass.

Still having flashes, and brief visual recalls of events transpired. Just wanted to say I'm sorry, publically, to all attendees - just in case.

We blew the doors of this one, BELIEVE IT.

Me and my bro Mark - one word mofo's "HARDCORE".

Cheers,
Russ

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

LOL

Alright alright... Ill be patient...

I wish I woulda come dangit...dangit...dangit

Sounds like yall had a good time!!!

I am envious...

[danger boy]

congrats on a very successful and fun Polkfest 2004.

I too wish I could have made it.. but wasn't able to.

I look forward to the pics too.

cheers, al

P.S. If anyone has any leftover large Polk T-shirts... i'd love to have one. i'll pay postage even. thx

[brettw22]

Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
So wheres the pics already??:mad: Sid....Russ just said it well (as did I with my eloquent "SHUT UP", but you're not getting it.

You need to wrap your head around the fact that we weren't snappin up pics so that we could run to a computer and upload them for your enjoyment. Maybe you'll realize that we were having fun, and in that having fun, that meant NOT HEARING FROM YOU saying the same things 10 times in a thread.... :rolleyes:

[brettw22]

Sorry, and this isn't meant to be a cranky thing, but those that are (even thinking about) asking for freebies........please stop.........

People that attended the gathering made schedule changes and did whatever they needed to do to get there to listen to different gear/speakers. Polk was kind enough to provide things to those that attended, which they obviously weren't obligated to do.

I know everyone wants freebies, but please don't verbalize how you feel cheated that you didn't get something for deciding to stay home.

I look forward to seeing the pictures posted in due time, but for now, am even more excited to be getting to bed before 4 and 5am...........:p

[gidrah]

Oh yes! If anybody has any pics they could e-mail me or a Polk "party favor" let me know.:(

Come on guys! This was planned far in advance and anybody that couldn't attend, simply couldn't. I'm sure pics will be posted, stories will be told, and extra freebies will be shared accordingly.

Let these guys get in their post coital nap and wait.

[George Grand]

Brett,

That was a fairly un-thought out statement you made above. There are probably quite a few individuals who could not possibly attend, no matter how far in advance it was scheduled. Jstas was getting married on the 9th. Think HE wouldn't like to have been there? That's just one example.

It's easy to pick up and go if you've no obligations other than to yourself.

George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)

[brettw22]

GG.....who knows.....I was tired last night.

I think it was just that people hadn't even made it home, (or the gathering had even ended) that seemed a little rushed to lay claim on freebies....

Obviously those that have things they want to give away can......just seemed a little inappropriate at the time......oh well.

[dorokusai]

Wendi - You held most of us together at some point over that weekend, you are pure gold :D I can't wait for you two to visit me up here for some DC/Baltimore action.

Troy - I love you man!

Russ - "Hardcore?" shit man...."F'N Hardcore" is more like it. If you ever want two drunk, non-stop giggling, private joke telling effer's to stop by and potentially insult or offend everyone in the home...go no farther than me and my homeboy Russman. I have laughed enough for another lifetime.

Al and Paul - Thanks so much for taking the time to join us, it was incredible. If you want to talk serious mind blowing audio, these Polk guys can hook you up. Your participation in this festival of spinning lights and speakers means so much to those that attended, and those that will only be able to participate here in the forum.

Well, Polk forum peeps, I can't say anything that will change your life, other than Troy's rigs are in fact silly, silly bizzilly. System synergy is in full effect in that home. Perfect rigs....period.

The group of guys that showed up from our little piece of the world are fantastic.

Nothing like talking to "Polk" Al, and pouring beer on yourself in mid conversation....and not just accidental pouring, massive pouring, the cup of which for some reason wasn't anywhere near my mouth. Stupid depth perception. I lost all my cool points.

Russ(Hoosier) - You are a gentleman and a scholar. If there was anybody I've met in my life that says the right thing at the right time...it's you dude. That "Attaboy" while Russman is puking off the deck is a classic. Actually the fact that you conned him into thinking it would make him feel better is also pretty sweet.

Bruce(Tour) - Good lord do you like to travel. I enjoyed the alcohol and cigar intake with you, and your accidental electrocution on that amp was pretty funny...I mean, ahem, had me concerned :)

Brett(Duh) - It was great to see Brett, in all his sarcastic action, but he really is a nice guy in person and a pleasure to chat with. He only picked on me a couple times ;) Furthest travelled award goes to Brett....Phoenix, AZ - Polkfest or Bust.

Ted(Reel) - You are a mountain of a man, and remind me to keep you away from the Rum next time ;) Thanks for your help on the firearms training for my wife. I'll have her running tactical entry in no time.

Steve(Shack) - Excellent BS'n with you, and yes I was serious about the SDA's LOL Jesse said you kept on asking him if I was serious :) We'll talk later man.

Florida Steve(DJ) - Glad I could entertain you with some "I'm sure to regret" photos....or was that Russman's camera...hmmmm. You are quiet guy, but all about audio when you get rolling.

Mike(HWM) - I loved meeting your entourage, and thanks for the TShirt. I'll get one down for trade soon. It was great to hear those Tennessee Sound Company speakers, they may not be mindblowing, but not too damn shabby at all. A neat looking speaker to say the least. Yes, my shin is ok :)

I fought the bush, and the....bush won.

Jesse(F1) - Thanks for getting me to my room on Friday, as I certainly don't remember a damn thing past....well I'm not even sure about that. :) You couldn't ask for a better traveling companion than my friend Mr. V.

Anthony(Amulford) & Sean(Zero) - Anthony is another late nighter, and left to our own devices, firetrucks could easily have been involved. Great to hear the RT2000's finally, and they certainly don't lack bass. Sean, nice to see you again, although it wasn't very much. This boy was demo'n his ass off that night!

AK Dave(DAG) - Thanks for chatting, and hope you enjoy the RCV. I look forward to talking with you again on AK or here.

My summary experience of the whole weekend:

I was saying goodbye to my friend Russ Abernathy....hand outstretched....and as I look up at Russ' smiling face....which is beaming and with a content, peaceful, all knowing look on his face....he sums it up in a singular word and a smile...."Excellent."

No crying, hugging, joke telling, pats on the back or ass....just a word...."Excellent."

And you know what, your damn right.

[danger boy]

I think most everyone who contributes to this forum on a regular basis would have LOVED to be at Polkfest.. but some of just couldn't make it.. for whatever reason... even though this was planned months and months in advance.

If this was held anywhere on the West coast.. i'd be 99% sure i'd be able to attend.. East coast gathering for some of us few Polkies out West just isn't possible.

Not to start WWIII or anything.. just for my own curiousity.... how many folks would be able to attend a gathering in LA for instance? That's a long way from the East. Even with plenty of notice.. some folks just wouldn't be able to attend. no matter how much they would like to.

So please don't bad mouth anyone who couldn't attend.. but would have liked to.

:cool:

[F1nut]

John,

I forgot to answer your question.....let's just say I was happy!

kidding, just kidding :D

[shack]

First and formost I want to thank Troy and Wendi (It is quite obvious that Troy married UP if you know what I mean) for opening up their home for a bunch of crazy folks for an entire weekend! The level of committment of time, money and patience by them was huge.

I can't say that the bar was raised from Russ' gathering since I was not there....But I will say that the standard for one of these gatherings has now been set so high that just duplicating it will be be a feat unto itself!

I was out gas money and a hotel room....that's all. Burgers, dogs, brats, baked beans and beer (and various non-alcohol beverages) on Fri. night. Barbecue, fried chicken, rice, potato salad, slaw and more beer for lunch and dinner on Sat. Pizza and more beer late Sat. night (they took up money for the Pizza but by the time they got to me they didn't need any more). Eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, grits, donuts jucie, coffee for breakfast Sun. morning (I think most of the beer was gone....). I don't eat this good at home.

We got to meet Troy and Wendi's family. Even the neighbors came over on Sat. night after they realized that Troy's home had not been taken over as a halfway house for the criminally insane.

Paul and Al were a blast....They actually seemed to enjoy talking to us and were very open and candid about Polk and what they do. The door prize they brought to the gathering was was rightfully won by the most deserving attendee...Troy!

Thank you Al, Paul and Polk for the support!

I want to thank Frank at Signal Cable for his support of the forum and the event. Especially since I walked away with a nice pair of 8' Double Run Signal Speaker cables as a door prize.

The opportuity to listen to new (to me) gear and music was a blast. While it didn't cost me that much to attend the gathering....the aftermath could be VERY expensive. The old saying "you don't know what you are missing...until you KNOW " is very true. More gear, more music....but hey...it's only money and you can't take it with you.

Unfortunately the golf outing did not take place. I was able to stop and play on the way down to Troys and also on the way back so I got my golf fix in. A round of golf with this bunch could have been interesting. However, it was probably for the best since no respectable course would have let this bunch out to destroy their course and insult the other golfers.

The Polkies were great, I have seen pics of several of them on the forum...but meeting them in person was cool. A few moments to remember:

Tour running into the room yelling "Shack...come here...you gotta hear this" (more than once)

Doro fighting the bush and he was OWNED!

Hotwheelman's 10 year old son talking about what gear he has and what UPGRADES he wants.

Doro "power napping" on the floor.

Someone running into Troy's mancave where the Amazings are housed yelling "you guys are not safe in here...at least outside you can see the bottle rockets comming!".

Zero explaining why upgradable/modifiable gear is not a good idea for him.

DAGLJAM6 establishing permanent residence in Troy's mancave. Seems like once he hooked up his Jolida CDP with Troy's Conrad Johnson pre and the Amazings...He just couldn't leave (except for essentials like beer and a smoke).

Amulford showing up hours behind everyone else on Fri. night but catching up and blowing right past everybody in record time...this guy knows how to party!

Reeltroulble1 mentioning something about having 10,000 or 25,000 or whatever firearms in his library. I think his gear at home is safe!

There are countless more...but I leave that for others.

I hope that I have made some REAL new friends this weekend. Not just names on an online forum. I know that if there is another of these little soiries I will make every effort to attend...not so much for the gear...but for the people I met and would like to see again. I would welcome any one of the folks I met in my home. And for all of you guys that said "If you are ever in my area....come by to see me" I hope you meant it....because I will.

I agree with Mark, quoting Russ....."EXCELLENT"

[Demiurge]

Wish I could have been there. I'm pretty sure I told Troy I couldn't make it when he invited me some months back because I just don't have the financial means to go to one of these things right now. I'd really like to because I feel kind of misunderstood around here and that's hard to deal with when you have so many people that actually know one another.

Ah well, I know the tides will change in due time, but there is just too much on my plate right now. Glad everyone had a good time!

[dorokusai]

DB - I have a T-Shirt for you, XL OK? Email me your addy again.

[danger boy]

Doro,

XL is fine.. i can fill it out.. since i've been working out.. my bulging muscles will look great in a Polk shirt. :rolleyes: :p

I will email you my addy. when i get home later today.

thanks, al

[disneyjoe7]

Ok, A group question.


Does anyone care if I posted pictures some funny, some cool, whatever pictures. But all my pictures are of people not gear.

Sorry I was there for the people.

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

YES!! POST!!! POST!!!

I wanna see EVERY PICTURE!

Since.....you know...like........

No one ever sent me pictures of the baltimore gathering....

[disneyjoe7]

PolkFest HOUSE....

[disneyjoe7]

Tour2ma, hoosier21, and reeltrouble1 behind.

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Whos that?

[disneyjoe7]

Wendi,


Such a sweet Person.

[disneyjoe7]

Troy's


New COOL speakers look.

[disneyjoe7]

Close up.

[disneyjoe7]

Holding back.

Let's see if anyone won't like this.

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Disney...

I want the pics...

So can you shoot me an email at....

vr3mxxtrmespl2k3@hotmail.com

thanks...

[RuSsMaN]

disneyjoe,

Let 'er rip, bud.

We're all friends here, cochise.

Cheers,

Russ

[disneyjoe7]

RuSsMaN,

Cool with me here they come....

[disneyjoe7]

RuSsMaN

[F1nut]

Steve, ditto what Russ said, post away.

[disneyjoe7]

2 / ReelTrouble1

[disneyjoe7]

3 / F1nut and Tour2ma

[disneyjoe7]

4 / The Carver Amazings along with Carver amps, Conrad Johnson pre, Jolida tube CDP and Philips SACD

[disneyjoe7]

5 / Polk Al and Tour2ma

[disneyjoe7]

6 / SC plate

[disneyjoe7]

7 / The SNAKE

[disneyjoe7]

8 / brettw22 and reeltrouble1 (on couch) Zero behind

[disneyjoe7]

9 / Polk Paul and dorokusai give away the door prizes. Along the far wall are TroyD in the red shirt, amulford in the white shirt, Wendi (co host), hotwheelman's son, hotwheelman.

[disneyjoe7]

10 / Tour2ma and Polk Al (again)

[disneyjoe7]

11 / amulford

[disneyjoe7]

12 / dorokusai

[disneyjoe7]

13 / shack

[disneyjoe7]

14 / hoosier21

[disneyjoe7]

15 / RuSsMan (feeling GOOD)

[disneyjoe7]

16 / Good thing that Troy & Wendi didn't feel that they need to break this "Stuff" out.

[disneyjoe7]

17 / brettw22 and F1nut

[disneyjoe7]

18 / F1nut

[disneyjoe7]

20 / F1nut, RuSsMan, hoosier21

Party Extra's on the neighbor house :D

[disneyjoe7]

21 / the neighbor's house under seige.

[disneyjoe7]

Ok,

I have some picture of the "Gift" so let me know when these can be post.

I also some pictures that need to be fixed first before I they can be posted. (too dark)

[F1nut]

What a motley crew.....that pic of Russman is...well the pic says it all. :D

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

That pic of Russman with the goofy smile is priceless

I hate to ask, it was nice of you for posting the pics...

but could you tell us who everyone is, I wanna put names with faces...

[disneyjoe7]

Originally posted by F1nut
What a motley crew.....that pic of Russman is...well the pic says it all. :D


I know and he looked like that every time I looked at him, when I did I pick another beer. :D

[disneyjoe7]

Ok, So I know some names but I forgot some also.


So if you like to see your name on that picture PM with the number or something so I can edit that post OK.

You's where all new to me also.

[shack]

Since disneyjoe7 was kind enough to # his pics, I will try to do names with faces:

2) reeltrouble1
3) F1nut and Tour2ma
4) The Carver Amazings along with Carver amps, Conrad Johnson pre, Jolida tube CDP and Philips SACD
5) Polk Al and Tour2ma
6) SC plate
7) The SNAKE
8) brettw22 and reeltrouble1 (on couch) Zero behind
9) Polk Paul and dorokusai give away the door prizes. Along the far wall are TroyD in the red shirt, amulford in the white shirt, an unknown female, hotwheelman's son, hotwheelman.
10) Tour2ma and Polk Al (again)
11) amulford
12) dorokusai
13) shack
14) hoosier21
15) RuSsMaN
16) A$$wipes
17) brettw22 and F1nut
18) F1nut
20) F1nut, RuSsMaN, hoosier21
21) the neighbor's house under seige.

[Tour2ma]

Nothing left to say about the gathering in general, but that a new Polkfest standard has been set...

Troy, Wendi, it was a pleasure to meet the two of you. THANK YOU so much for your overly generous hospitality. The food, the "beverages" (Troy, did you even get a taste of the "whiskey"?)... Never have I appreciated 6 sq ft of floor so much as I did at 0500 the two consecutive nights spent at your place. If you are ever in the Houston area, be it TXPF-III or sooner, I insist that you permit me to return the favor...

Next thanks have to go to my wingman for toughly a third of my roundtrip, hoosier... Russ, thanks for the company and the accomodations on my GA layovers, going and coming... Ditto the above to you and the family. Me casa, su casa, amigo...

I can honestly say that I had at least one very enjoyable conversation with every attendee... at least they were enjoyable for me... :D

I can also say (and I believe that others will verify this.. :p ) that I personally adjusted the set up of every pair of speakers in the place...

To all the old friends:
F1, the "zenmaster" in pursuit of musical nirvana, I enjoyed sharing the journey with you once again...

dorosan, the MIT/ BBQ Shogun, keep blazing the eclectic audio trails... what else can I say except, "OUTSTANDING"...

RuSsMan, the "King Rat" of Club Polk, you proved once again the only thing bigger than your talent for scrounging, is your heart... Well, may have to add your "Mellon" to that list.

hoosier, master of the early morning serenade, a man who has raised snoring to an art form, may all those logs by the house be as easy to saw as those you do in your dreams...

And to the Forum friends to which I can finally assign faces, if you enjoyed meeting me half as much as I did you, then I enjoyed it twice as much as you did... ( :confused: )

Troy - said it all above... muchas gracias... clean that CJ, but watch out as it does bite... albeit not as hard as Gunny... Plan on sending the Sunfire to hoosier when you're done playing with it... Now go spin some vinyl... ;)

Steve(shack) - a walking, classic rock section of AMG with a decision... college for the girls or audio for Daddy??? (decisions should all be that easy)... PM your addy for a little Seatrain IOU... You gotta hear this... :)... you'll love it...

Dave - enjoyed the cave conversations and the look on your face when the Firebird was resurrected. It's why God invented Bob Carver.. Your Pioneer will be tube tested and delivered for spin-up in no time...

Sean - wished you had started tickling the ivories before 0400 Sunday morning... sounded like you've invested more than a few hours there.

Steve(djoe) - AKA the "side-ler", a quiet man with a pocket full of world class zingers and a monster sub... nice pics from a serious digital camera

Ted - who couldn't "sidle' if his life depended on it... forgot to ask you what your mantra is... prolly "pass the beer, pass the rum"... Thanks for the doughnuts... Enjoy your NAD's.

Anthony - damn, son, I had my eye on that Zep set, too... ;) If there was ever a Polkie that needed an amp that could go to "11", you da man. Thanks for haulin' the 2000's all the way from "Joysee"

Mike - missed hearing the Eosomes, but not the Tennesee's... fine little speaker there that I can't see you parting with, but should you decide to... :D Hope we did not warp your boy for life.

and last, but not least...

brett - it was a pleasure... can't remember half the things we talked about talking about, so i hope you do. What I do remember is a great deal of laughter ( Mars... got it...)

And to Polk Paul and Polk Al... thanks for all the insight, goodies, inside "poop", demo's, history, putting up with 100 "when-are-you-bringin-the-SDA's-back" questions (Paul, don't forget hoosier's suggestion) and just being there... Your presense made it an even bigger success. Al, don't forget to call on us to help out at "roadshows"...

I look forward to future meetings, be they 'fests or other, with one and all.... What a friggin' blast...

[TroyD]

Bruce is now the official Polk Audio TWEAKMEISTER. :D :D :D :D

Yes, I did get a couple good tastes of the Scotch. PREMIUM hootch and MUCH appreciated along with everything else.

I gotta say that nobody had his hump busted like Bruce this weekend. Something to be said about a guy who is secure enough and wise enough to A. not get his dander up and B. know that it was all in good jest. As I said, if you can't bust your buddy's hump, whose hump can you bust?

I will say that Bruce hasn't seen the last of the lovely Wendi and I.

BDT

[disneyjoe7]

Originally posted by shack
Since disneyjoe7 was kind enough to # his pics, I will try to do names with faces:


Shack,

Since you filled the holes for names / pictures / screen-names, I will edited these tonight after work.

BTW that is the big problem here no access at work polk.com is banned. :rolleyes: The mornings there is just not enough time.

[Tour2ma]

Originally posted by TroyD
I gotta say that nobody had his hump busted like Bruce this weekend. Something to be said about a guy who is secure enough and wise enough to A. not get his dander up and B. know that it was all in good jest. As I said, if you can't bust your buddy's hump, whose hump can you bust?

I will say that Bruce hasn't seen the last of the lovely Wendi and I.

BDT WHAAAAAAA-T... now I'm pissed... NOT.

Troy, gotta remember:
C. I was generally oblivious due to beverage consumption; and
D. the jesters were even more eff'd up than me; and
E. He who cannot laugh at himself is not worth the teaspoon of salt I poured down Russ's ass crack as he slept, passed out, face down on your couch (old trick to make the morning after's first "movement" more interesting)...

[Tour2ma]

Proof that it's true what they say about owners and their pets looking alike... and obviously I don't mean Wendi...

[amulford]

It was a BLAST!!(at times literally) Sorry for posting so late, but I was tired from the drive last night, and the last thing I wanted to do was SIT in front of the 'puter.

It was great to have the oppurtunity to listen to SO MUCH great gear and to meet such a great group of people. It was almost a sensory overload, what with all of the great tunes, cool equipment, outstanding food, fine spirits, etc. etc. Out FRIGGIN' standing!!!!

Troy and The Lovely Ms. Wendy - I cannot thank you enough. You have demonstrated the epitome of Southern Hospitality. I can't recall getting better treatment, and that includes family(of course, they know what's coming) Ms. Wendy, you have the patience of a saint. Ya'll have a standing invitation whenever. You don't even need to call, just show up at the door. I only hope I can return the favor. Troy, you have me thinking about a man cave. Your going to get me divorced. Excellent rig...

Al and Paul - Thanks for taking the time to come down. It was extremely interesting to talk to you, and it was very nice to hear how much you guys at corporate think of us. I hope to meet you again. I still say it was a case of " Oh HELL No!!! If I gotta go, your comin' with me!!!"

To the rest of you guys - it was great to meet all of you. It was said this resembled a family get together instead of a group of strangers meeting for the first time, I have to agree. Good People, all of you. If your ever in the area, you have to come here. Individually -

F1 - Thank you for the pointers. The dynamat is ordered. D

Doro - You don't practice horticulture in that fashion. BTW, plants like real water, they aren't receptive to the ammonia or the alcohol content

Reel - two words: PLAUSIBLE DENIABILTY

Hoosier - I could use some peacock feathers, if you get a chance.

RuSs - The cat got some payback, huh??

DisneyJoe - They would had dumb on it, but they couldn't spell it.

Zero - I found it. PM me for further instruction.

DagLJam6 - you left a stain on the couch...

Hotwheel - WHAT RU FRIGGIN TALKIN TO ME ?!? Tell the boy we wanna see results... or else...

Brett - Don't laugh, numb nuts. You were trimming 'em too!

Shack - They let me stay, but I had to stay in the laundry where they could hose down the floor.

Tour - I didn't say that the fruit needed to be edible. At that point, WHO CARES???



Thoughts on the gear to come later....

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[brettw22]

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I'd say though that there were enough pictures taken that we should probably create 2 profiles in the Showcase so those on dial up won't be COMPLETELY screwed....(little screwed is ok)....

My thoughts, and oh there are plenty, to come later.......;)

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... the hosts with the mosts...

Thanks again...

Tour...

[Grimster74]

Damum, so sorry I missed it guys. Glad to see everyone had a great time. Who knows, maybe I'll make it to the next one.:D

[Zero]

A big thanks goes out to Troy and the lovely Wendi for allowing us all to crash their home for the weekend. Talk about southern hospitality!

There were tons of great gear and great people.

Marks CTC definately is one huge, daunting monster amp. Definately a keeper brutha. Troy's main rigs are phenominal - he has done quite well for himself.

Thanks for the good time and the chance to experience all the great equipment !

[TroyD]

Originally posted by Tour2ma
... and quite possibly how it looks once again.... :(

Original CA's
Carver Silver 9t mono blocks
AR XA TT (now operational... some tweaks are good... :p)
Jolida CDP
Conrad Johnson tube pre... (cover removed... I believe I can sue)
SACDP... can't remember the manf...

Actually, Russ and I re-tweaked the cave last night. We move the speakers back out a bit. The tweeters are 16 inches from the rear wall, the outside is 19. So a SLIGHT toe in. That really solidified the center image without collapsing the soundstage.

The curtains are back behind the speakers. One is asthetics. It is the lovely Wendi's house after all and she likes the curtains. Plus, I believe and Russ agreed that it softened the top end a good deal.

The AR TT sounds great. I had all but given up on vinyl. Now have a new lease on life.

CJ has been cleaned up and is ready to roll!!

BDT

[brettw22]

Well where or where to begin……

Obviously, a HUGE thank you to Wendi and Troy for letting all those heathens (and my angelic self) raid your place for the weekend. Everyone (as noted) had a GREAT time there and was treated royally by the BDT household. Thank you for the food, drinks, space, and medium for all of us to gather and get to know each other…..

It was a blast to put some faces to the names on the screen, and for me it was probably more about meeting the people than solely demoing gear. There were some incredible systems set up, and I finally did get a listen to the quality of the SDA sound (in comparison to the no bueno demo I received a few weeks ago).

I was able to pick Al and Paul’s brains for a while which probably hit me more after the fact than at the time of. After this weekend was over, it settled in how amazing it is that a bunch of us hobbyists were visited by some of Polk’s Heavy Hitters, answering a barrage of questions, kicking back, and having fun. It was a pleasure to be able to do that, because really, how many of us can say that we have had the ear of a big company that you regard so highly.

I definitely enjoyed meeting every one of you guys, and look forward to that opportunity presenting itself in the future…..

Some lessons, and thoughts, that stood out…… (I’m sure more to come later):

1. There’s no need to spend money on cologne…..drink enough and you can create your own (Doro)
2. Firework fuses go faster if you don’t light the removable wax protective covers(amulford)
3. Neighbors are not safe if amulford is in charge of the fireworks….(nor are their lawn decorations)
4. Dew is something that can be dangerous if you’re not prepared for it.
5. Fireworks can be ‘repaired’
6. Wrestling is fun to watch…(anonymous….lol)
7. I am NOT from Venus (effers)
8. Rental cars can randomly spit at you while you’re inside the cabin (without sunroof, rain, or leaks)….I still don’t know about this one….
9. Sleestak’s somehow still come into conversation (don’t remember the context, but it came up…..lol)

[phuz]

Looks like a blast guys. Wish I coulda been there. I'll be there for the next one though, and I'll bring my LSiW. ;)

[dave shepard]

Did anyone end up with the cables I sent down?

Dave

[Tour2ma]

I think Gunny ate them...

Is somebody going to be posting pics of:
- hwm's sweet lil' Ten-nuh-see Speakers Co. speakers?
- his Eosomes?

Missed snappin both of them.

[F1nut]

Dave,

Yes, they were given away as one of the prizes. I took a picture on Mark's camera, but I don't remember who the winner was. The photos will be posted soon.

[Tour2ma]

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[dave shepard]

Thanks, I was wondering cause I left it up to Troy to do what he liked (keep or give away as prize).

Dave

[TroyD]

Dave,

The lovely Wendi won the speaker wire and gave it to RuSsMaN...can't remember off the top of my heed who the IC's went to, lemme think...

BDT

[dave shepard]

I'm hopeing they enjoy them and it gives an improvement to their systems sound.

Thanks

Dave

[Lindasdoing]

He Guys...
Thanks for the recent pictures of my family.
I havent seen the kids since DAD had the BIG ONE.. Gunny hasnt chaged a bit.
Loved all the pictures... you all should come to Maine... thats where the carvers came from....
Mom (mrs cleaver)

[Tour2ma]

LoL... BDT, the whole fam damly's postin' now...

Be careful Linda, folks here will tell you that I never turn down an invitation...

[disneyjoe7]

Ok,


Linda I'm coming :)

See that you live in Maine my father is from Maine, with some of his family. My wife said she like to retire to New Hampshire but you said it too weird there (If I recall correctly fact in some Beer) so hey may retire just one state over slightly north, looking from Florida that's not a big difference.

Well just kidding but if I ever got up there I'll look you up.

[TroyD]

we have a mystery to be solved.................
a week ago we received some flowers in a smiley face cup with the card reading "sorry we missed the polk fest, us"--tried to find the culprit.......didnt want to seem unthankful. They were very nice and very much a surprise. So thank you, thank you very much. Thought maybe it was Doro and Russman since they mentally checked out hours into the fest! then the ever so gracious "jersey grands", but neither of those. So it is a mystery, can you help? thanks a mil!!!! they are so pretty.

Lovely Wendi & BDT

[Tour2ma]

Wendi, are you postin' sittin' on BDT's lap again???...........

(Good God... set it up and now I can't bring myself to close it... Lil' help... :D )

[TroyD]

is there any other way? Troy says it makes him type faster! ye haw! I was never this crude until corrupted by the polk fest! ha!


LW

[disneyjoe7]

Originally posted by TroyD
is there any other way? Troy says it makes him type faster! ye haw! I was never this crude until corrupted by the polk fest! ha!


LW

You go Girl........... :D

[Tour2ma]

(OK... I'm ready now...)

So that makes two of you "posting" simultaneously in the same chair... :D