Georgia Polkfest 07 Official Thread

[hearingimpared]

Quid pro quo a new set of ARC 24 tube mono block amps!:eek: :D

[reeltrouble1]

wives are welcome, Joe is bringing his, of course he has never been to one these..........hehehehehehe

Al Ballard told me Monica from Polk HQ is in, so we will be having a lady Polkie from HQ for the first time, well check that, Hedy attended Doro's PF.

Well I am here in Denver its raining and blah outside.

enjoy polk nation, it was a long trip and I am bushed.

RT1

[Girl_Addicted]

I can't come due to a PT concert on October 6. But I've wanted to come to one of these things for years.

I've actually recommended that the Residents of a Blank Planet forum members have a gathering similar to one of these.

[F1nut]

the Residents of a Blank Planet forum members

WTF??? Maybe we should be glad you can't attend!?!

[heiney9]

WTF??? Maybe we should be glad you can't attend!?!


Jesse, Residents of a Blank Planet is a forum for fans of a band called Porcupine Tree. Not some weird religious sect or witch coven :D :) .

H9

[cfrizz]

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!:D :D :D :D :D

OMG! Thank you for the hearty laugh first thing on a Monday morning!!!:D


Jesse, Residents of a Blank Planet is a forum for fans of a band called Porcupine Tree. Not some weird religious sect or witch coven :D :) .

H9

[F1nut]

Whew, what a relief. :)

[Girl_Addicted]

Yeeeeah...


I'm not into weird sects like that.

Don't let the goat in the backyard give you the wrong idea.

[ohskigod]

flight booked,
body shaved,

oh yeah brotha, I"M READY!!!!

[hearingimpared]

flight booked,
body shaved,

oh yeah brotha, I"M READY!!!!

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, eeeeewwwww I just got the mental visual although without the hair we might have something here!!!:eek:

[Fireman32]

flight booked,
body shaved,

oh yeah brotha, I"M READY!!!!

ok i just threw up all over my laptop. Thanks Lou.

[heiney9]

flight booked,
body shaved,

oh yeah brotha, I"M READY!!!!

I was told for $5 a turn we were going to use Brazillian wax to remove your hair. I guess it's back to the bank to turn in my 5 dollar bills :eek: :eek:

Ted will tell anyone anything to hit the target attendance numbers :p

H9

[janmike]

What have I got myself into?
:eek: :confused:

[treitz3]

Wait 'till you ask yourself "how do I get out of here?". Just like the song says...."You can check out....but you can never leave....":eek:

When you leave it'll be like "Who's wine, what wine...where the hell did I dine...must have been a dream, I don't believe where I've been......Come on! Let's do it again........":D

[ohskigod]

I was told for $5 a turn we were going to use Brazillian wax to remove your hair. I guess it's back to the bank to turn in my 5 dollar bills :eek: :eek:

Ted will tell anyone anything to hit the target attendance numbers :p

H9


you must be a millionairre if you thought you were getting the job done solo :p

[shack]

Ted will tell anyone anything to hit the target attendance numbers :p

As always there will be a full range of debauchery at PF....just take your pick.

[Fireman32]

Lou is one step away from being a yeti. I will bring a orbital sander.

[hearingimpared]

Lou is one step away from being a yeti. I will bring a orbital sander.

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, that would have to be a southern yeti, I don't think I've ever seen such black hair on a white guy!!!

[ohskigod]

Suck It!!!! :p

[hearingimpared]

Suck It!!!! :p

Too hairy!:eek:

[Zero]

*vomits*

[reeltrouble1]

I see the Fest "sickness" is well under way, as usual it will build to a cleansing sweat beating like a drum in the lodge until the frenzy is out of control, providing everyone the fix they need until its time for the next one.

So bring it.

RT1

[reeltrouble1]

Spoke yesterday with Al at HQ.

HQ is planning on sending three reps, Al along with Monica from his shop, and Mark Suskind from Product Design...........cool, here is a real chance to get to hang out with and bounce ideas off the folks who are decision makers.

RT1

[heiney9]

Spoke yesterday with Al at HQ.

HQ is planning on sending three reps, Al along with Monica from his shop, and Mark Suskind from Product Design...........cool, here is a real chance to get to hang out with and bounce ideas off the folks who are decision makers.

RT1

Any chance Ken can make the fest?

[reeltrouble1]

Well, three folks from HQ is excellent support, Ken was at Doro's Maryland Fest, he demoed a highly modded R2R, maybe next year.

RT1

[dorokusai]

Mark Suskind is awesome.

[heiney9]

Well, three folks from HQ is excellent support, Ken was at Doro's Maryland Fest, he demoed a highly modded R2R, maybe next year.

RT1

I agree, just wondered if Ken was going to make the trip so I could meet him.

[dorokusai]

Next year it's back in Maryland. Ask Al Ballard about it when you guys see him.

[engtaz]

I agree, just wondered if Ken was going to make the trip so I could meet him.

That would be great.

[Fireman32]

Looking foward to this event.

[reeltrouble1]

Next year it's back in Maryland. Ask Al Ballard about it when you guys see him.

Yep, I can copy that, Al had mentioned this as the main possible plan last year at BDT's, very cool HQ having us all back to roll through the factory without several armed guards watching us.

RT1

[RuSsMaN]

Ted, I'm not going to be able to make this one. I appreciate your offers of hospitality bro, it's just not in the cards this time.

Cheers,
Russ

[ohskigod]

faaaak!


who am i gonna take big head pictures with?!?!?!

:D :D :D

[reeltrouble1]

We will just get a blow up doll of Russ, do what you will with him, but I am not cleaning it after the Fest..............I am sure we can all sign it though and ship it to tejas.

You will be missed Bro.

RT1

[disneyjoe7]

You will be missed Bro.

RT1



That's for sure.

[BaggedLancer]

i still dont know about coming, gotta wait for my college schedule to iron itself out for the fall.

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Just curious,

Anyone bringing some speakers to the fest?

I'll be looking for a secondary pair to take back with me - just curious if anyone is bringing anything.

1 Month away! Pumped I am!

[disneyjoe7]

Ok so where are you guys booked for a room?

I don't what to miss the midnight Toga party :)

[danger boy]

I still wish someone would hook up a web cam for the rest of us to see at one of these ... :)

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

I can bring my laptop --- it has a webcam built in, granted I'm not sure how that would work???

[hearingimpared]

i still dont know about coming, gotta wait for my college schedule to iron itself out for the fall.

No way! You gotta go so I can rub your head!:D

[janmike]

Joe, you are getting me more and more nervous. :confused: :D

[BaggedLancer]

Anyone wanna split a room/car? Being under 25 they want to bend me over for car rentals(2-2.5x the norm)


Age 22
Sleeps whenever
Wakes up at anytime(early or late)

I really wanna get down there but somehow I misbudgeted a bit on my school books and and they ran me $600 instead of the $250 I was expecting and next semester my capstone course book is $500 alone I found out today while in the bookstone getting bent over there(Im taking 3 other classes as well) so I really gotta watch the budget.

If not, there is always next year when I'm graduated and have a real full time job(sounds amazing, i know)

[hearingimpared]

Anyone wanna split a room/car? Being under 25 they want to bend me over for car rentals(2-2.5x the norm)


Age 22
Sleeps whenever
Wakes up at anytime(early or late)

I really wanna get down there but somehow I misbudgeted a bit on my school books and and they ran me $600 instead of the $250 I was expecting and next semester my capstone course book is $500 alone I found out today while in the bookstone getting bent over there(Im taking 3 other classes as well) so I really gotta watch the budget.

If not, there is always next year when I'm graduated and have a real full time job(sounds amazing, i know)


You can drive down with us if you can get here from New England.

[BaggedLancer]

You can drive down with us if you can get here from New England.

Thanks but I'm afraid my schedule would be a little tight probably for you. I'd be coming in Friday night(stupid class) and need to be home by Monday sometime. Best for me would probably be to fly to GA, take a taxi to a hotel, then taxi back from the hotel to the airport when I'm ready to leave.

Renting a car under age 25 is like impossible, well not impossible just insanely expensive. The insurance they require is double the cost of the car in most cases.

[hearingimpared]

Thanks but I'm afraid my schedule would be a little tight probably for you. I'd be coming in Friday night(stupid class) and need to be home by Monday sometime. Best for me would probably be to fly to GA, take a taxi to a hotel, then taxi back from the hotel to the airport when I'm ready to leave.

Renting a car under age 25 is like impossible, well not impossible just insanely expensive. The insurance they require is double the cost of the car in most cases.

Okay, if you do decide to go, there is usually a shuttle from the airport to the hotel; from there I would imagine you could call Ted's and have one of us pick you up at the hotel. I would't mind being you taxi while you are there. I don't drink so I have a feeling I might be driving more than you around!!!:rolleyes:

[reeltrouble1]

Yes, there is a shuttle from Jacksonville to Brunswick, I am out of town until Monday so cannot get to the number, you need to call 24 hours in advance for the trip to Brunswick. If you fly into Brunswick the airport is only 10 minutes from my house.

RT1

[hearingimpared]

Yes, there is a shuttle from Jacksonville to Brunswick, I am out of town until Monday so cannot get to the number, you need to call 24 hours in advance for the trip to Brunswick. If you fly into Brunswick the airport is only 10 minutes from my house.

RT1

Wow that close huh. Can you hear the jets landing and taking off?

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Well, at the rate I am going...

LOL

By the time the PF is here...

I'll have a clean truck with a recent oil change. HAHA...

Been two days, 8 hours --- and much much much more work to go... absolutely insane! Haha...

I'm ready though! woo Hoo!!

Hey, RT1 =

Can you email me your address again?

vr3mxdmicblce2k7@gmail.com

[reeltrouble1]

Well, spent last week and weekend on the road got back to Georgia last night.

All right all you peeps, just under four weeks to go, get your stuff done, calender cleared and get ready for the libations, I know I am ready to see all the bro's.

RT1

[Fireman32]

Just starting a big project at work but i will be taking the time to come down and party. Looking foward to it.

[reeltrouble1]

Good Deal Bro, cant wait to see you.

RT1

[treitz3]

I can't wait to meet all of you and listen to some fine tunes! This week I will be at Carverfest where I will meet many Carver fans that are flying in from all over the country. It will be a prelude to Polkfest! Looking very forward to coming!:D

[hearingimpared]

Okay, now that we are within the last month of this event, my wife is starting to him and haw about going to Polkfest with me. I don't mind going without her but I really thought she would enjoy it. I'm thinking that if I could show her that she and RT1's lovely wife aren't going to be the only women attending she may change her mind.

So if all you guys that are coming could sound off and let me know if your wives are coming or not, I would appreciate it.:)

[george daniel]

I am

[reeltrouble1]

joe, its likely the whole belly bucking, belching, blasting, beached stink bombs and so on, heck, the same thing she puts up with everday from you, just multiplied a few times.................:D

Wives have always enjoyed the fests and are most welcome.

RT1

[hearingimpared]

joe, its likely the whole belly bucking, belching, blasting, beached stink bombs and so on, heck, the same thing she puts up with everday from you, just multiplied a few times.................:D

Wives have always enjoyed the fests and are most welcome.

RT1

Ha ha ha!!! I never fart around her. If I did I would be in mourning!

[reeltrouble1]

I am

errrr.....................do we need to drape your speakers??????

waaaaaa.

RT1

[shack]

Okay, now that we are within the last month of this event, my wife is starting to him and haw about going to Polkfest with me. I don't mind going without her but I really thought she would enjoy it. I'm thinking that if I could show her that she and RT1's lovely wife aren't going to be the only women attending she may change her mind.

My wife wouldn't attend Polkfest if it were the last event on earth... Why should she travel hundreds of miles to be around a bunch of drunken, audio geeks playing music too loud when she has to put with that stuff at home? According to her, Polkfest is a time to relax and enjoy...at home.

[schwarcw]

I've purchased airline tickets. I'm flying into Jacksonville, arriving around noon on Friday. I think it's going through Philly, I hope Joe's not on this plane;) I plan to get a car. I don't know where I'm staying yet. I am willing to be a designated driver as I rarely drink.

I'm flying back early Sunday morning, about 7:00 AM out of Jacksonville. I'm willing to take passengers.

Where's everyone staying? I'll probably go for a Hilton or Marriott property since I've got some point. I may have some Holiday Inn points also. I just don't like Holiday Inns. Most of them smell like hobo piss. They are all kind of shitty unless you go to a Crown Plaza.

[reeltrouble1]

our holiday inn is more classy, smells like a 1000 dollar hookers golden shower......well actually its pretty brand new, we have a nice Marriott property if that suits your fancy Carl, see you soon bro.


RT1

[reeltrouble1]

Well the shuttle from the airport to Brunswick is a ridiculous cost, so if your really stuck and cannot get out from there to the Fest give me a call, I bet we can arrange at least one airport run.

RT1

[Tour2ma]

... Fall Polkfest Audio and Golf Tour....So the golf is on as well?

[shack]

So the golf is on as well?

Sure. Interested in playing one of the courses at Sea Island? $260 for the Seaside course or $210 for the Plantation or Retreat Course. A little pricy but I can get us on if interested. Lunch at the Davis Love Grill as well.

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Just curious -- if I were to bring the Taylos with me -- is anyone interested in hearing them??

Since the truck has a bed cover, I can put them in heir boxes, wrap the boxes in plastic and be on the road with them - no problems.

Just curious if anyone was remotely interested in hearing them.

[reeltrouble1]

Sure. Interested in playing one of the courses at Sea Island? $260 for the Seaside course or $210 for the Plantation or Retreat Course. A little pricy but I can get us on if interested. Lunch at the Davis Love Grill as well.

Yea, they are great, you two Rockafellar's knock yourself out.

There are some courses close to the casa in the 50 buck range that are fairly nice. Oak Grove comes to mind along with Sea Pines. Maybe the Jekyll Island courses.

RT1

[shack]

Yea, they are great, you two Rockafellar's knock yourself out.

It's only money. Easy come..easy go. It was just a thought.

There are some courses close to the casa in the 50 buck range that are fairly nice. Oak Grove comes to mind along with Sea Pines. Maybe the Jekyll Island courses.

I've heard of Oak Grove and played the original Ocean Course at Jekyll. You're the local knowledge and I will seek your guidance on my Coastal GA links experience.

[reeltrouble1]

Sea Palms on St. Simons is nice, still expensive but not like the Sea Island courses, if your only going to play one and have the dough the Cloister courses you mentioned are the ticket.

The Oak Grove Course is closet to the house, just let me know when you are coming in.

RT1

[amulford]

You guys can chase all the little white balls ya'll want. I'm in it for the vittles...

Speaking of which, sauseege orders need to be taken. Remember this stuff is made to order so you have until two weeks before the grand brew-haha to speak up...

Big Daddy, the bottle on the grill will be full, NO? (Not to mention the bottle in the kitchen)

[ohskigod]

Just curious -- if I were to bring the Taylos with me -- is anyone interested in hearing them??

Since the truck has a bed cover, I can put them in heir boxes, wrap the boxes in plastic and be on the road with them - no problems.

Just curious if anyone was remotely interested in hearing them.

I am, wanna hear what all the hullabaloo is about. heard great things about Taylo in general, but never laid ears on a pair.

[reeltrouble1]

demo speakers can be played on the upstairs Manley Rig, under no circumstances can the speakers be changed out with the Stingray On, it must be turned off BEFORE you can disconnect the speaker cable from the speaker of the integrated amp itself. Sorry do not mean to offend anybody but we have had gear ruined in the past.

Trey is designated as Official Rack Master for the Manley Tube Rig, no changes unless he is present and in charge of the change over. Just turn the Manley Off before doing anything.

OK, some of the guys are PM'ing about where folks are staying so please post up your hotel.

Whatever you want Anthony you got it. Just get me the sauseege...... I need some for the Low Country Boil as well as your peppers dish, it will be mixed with shrimp as far as the flavor use your best judgement.

Anthony is designated as Official Cook for the Fest.

I have a call into the Fire Marshall to get clearance on this issue, waiting for his call back to me.

Its getting really close now, I am of course jazzed about the Fest and all the great new members who are coming as well as seeing many of the broham's from past Fests.

The curse touched me a bit and we had to move out of the house for two weeks but its all better now.


RT1

[Fireman32]

Ted looking foward to seeing you again along with all of the others that I got the pleasure to meet last year. Also looking foward to meeting the new members as well.

[schwarcw]

Curse?:confused:


Okay, I am arriving Friday at Noon into Jacksonville. I'm renting a car and driving to the Marriott Courtyard arriving about 2:00 PM. I'll take a nap and drive over to RT1's place arriving when he says it's okay for the home invasion to start on Friday. I'll be there all day Saturday, driving to Jacksonville on Sunday morning for a 7:00 AM flight.

I am willing to drive anyone who is arriving in Jacksonville around the time I'm landing (Noon) or leaving on Sunday.

I looking forward to meeting all of you and having an enjoyable visit.

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Well, since I am tearing down the rig (not actually right now)

Does anyone want to hear the Shanling or Odyssey gear??

Let me know.

Thanks

[hearingimpared]

I would love to hear the Odyssey gear.

[janmike]

Would love to hear the Shanling. I hope to hear a SACD as well.

[reeltrouble1]

I hope to hear a SACD as well.


waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, the possibility is astronomical. We have backup's to the back up at the casa.

RT1

[janmike]

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, the possibility is astronomical. We have backup's to the back up at the casa.

RT1

That would be a good thing Ted.

[hearingimpared]

I'm dying to hear the kW SACD!

[reeltrouble1]

Like Staples.......yea, we got that.:D

RT1

[reeltrouble1]

OK.

Fireman Dave is designated as Official Fireworks Officer.

Those sparkler type fireworks you shoot off from the ground are legal in Georgia, have a ball, their will be a hose in the front of the house connected to the well spicket for any emergencies.

RT1

[Fireman32]

OK.

Fireman Dave is designated as Official Fireworks Officer.

Those sparkler type fireworks you shoot off from the ground are legal in Georgia, have a ball, their will be a hose in the front of the house connected to the well spicket for any emergencies.

RT1

I am more than happy to take on that responsibility. I will make sure your casa stays unburned.

[hearingimpared]

I am more than happy to take on that responsibility. I will make sure your casa stays unburned.

Ehhhh what about us?:D

[shack]

Ehhhh what about us?:D

You're on your own. You will, of course, be required to sign a waiver of all liability by the host.

[hearingimpared]

You're on your own. You will, of course, be required to sign a waiver of all liability by the host.

I'm a relative of the Human Torch!!! or is it just that hot dago blood!!!:D

[Fireman32]

Ehhhh what about us?:D

Dont worry Joe. I wont let you get burnt.....badly:D ;) :eek:

[hearingimpared]

Dave if I did you all would just think it was Antny cooking the sauseeeeech!!!

[Fireman32]

waaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!! man I cant wait. I am so stressed out at work that this will be a much needed break.

[dorokusai]

I will ensure that since I cannot attend that I will be naked the whole weekend.

[cfrizz]

And this is different from the rest of the time how???:eek: :D

I will ensure that since I cannot attend that I will be naked the whole weekend.

[Fireman32]

I will ensure that since I cannot attend that I will be naked the whole weekend.

There was a visual that I didn't need. Excuse me while i vomit!

[reeltrouble1]

please use appropriate protection should any uncontrolled speaker humping occur and by all means clean up after yourself.........

We are less than two weeks out.

Guys I would recommend you bring music you are very familiar with, this usually works out well and can expose the members to some new artists. Yes I said expose.....go where you will.

tick tick tick

RT1

[Lasareath]

I'm all booked up!!!, Plane, Car & Hotel.

Ted, Please PM me your address for my GPS.

Thanks,

Sal

[beardog03]

alas... will not be able to make it this year, but would like tosee pic`s posted, and frequent updates as the fest is...well festing !

have fun my brothas

[janmike]

I was really looking forward to meeting you Robert. Another time bro.

[beardog03]

maybe next year...
I`m alittle short on funds this time around


I tried to book everything and get it solid, but some things came up, and well.....

maybe next year...!

[Fireman32]

Sorry your not making it down Robert. I am sure people will be logging in with updates during the weekend. I will most likely bring my laptop with me.

[Lasareath]

Ted,

Do you have a master list?, How many people are coming?, do you have enough room in your house? Are you going to have Name tags?

http://www.ironicsans.com/images/jacobtag.gif

I'm flying in on Friday morning, early to JAX, I should land around 9AM, I'm going to get my Car, Drive to the hotel that's in Brunswick, drop off all my stuff and come on over.

I'm leaving Sunday around Noon, So I'm down basically all day Friday and Saturday.



My Forum name is:

Lasareath

My Name is:

Sal

[Fireman32]

Glad that your comming Sal it will be good to see the Jersey gang again. Is Phil comming?

[Lasareath]

Glad that your comming Sal it will be good to see the Jersey gang again. Is Phil comming?

In his earlier posts he said he was. I don't know for sure.

[hearingimpared]

Nope Phil isn't coming. Sal check the logistics thread on the sticky in this category, it has everything you are looking for.

[hearingimpared]

maybe next year...
I`m alittle short on funds this time around


I tried to book everything and get it solid, but some things came up, and well.....

maybe next year...!

Bummer!!!:(

[schwarcw]

Ted,

Drive to the hotel that's in Brunswick, drop off all my stuff and come on over.

Sal

Sal,

Where are you staying? I'm at the Courtyard.

[reeltrouble1]

OK Sal, I got you, glad to see your coming, its nice to add a name to the list...

Well guys its no secret my heart is and remains in two channel and we will have no less than five two channel rigs to Fest On......but I also recognize the importance of keeping up and trying new things aong with old things, although I have had a HT for years it was basically an afterthought of the Reel Time Rig which is really a two-channel rig that does HT, also the RTR is in the main living room area, what is called a Great Room in the South.

Back in 05 at the Doro-Polkfest we were invited to HQ and were frankly amazed with the musical sound of the Polk 65i in-walls. So I toyed with the idea of how to do this over the past 18 months or so. Then Polk introduced the LCi RTS=Reference Theatre Series in wall line-up, these speakers are voice matched to the LSi line for musicality, additionally, Polk had developed its own in floor sub line--passive woofers driven by the Polk SWA sub amp. The sub amp can drive a pair of woofers with 500 watts each.

I am very pleased to announce that the LCi-RTS system along with two of the SWA-200 subs will be available for you to demo at the FEST, although its been a bit of a scramble and a few cosmetic finishing touches may be undone you will get to experience the LCi-RTS in-walls in the new dedicated listening room set up just for this.

Please feel free to bring those sampler DVD and Concert DVD's which are your favorite's as I do not have a large selection, uh, well I have two, a Chicago at the Greek and Eagles Farewell tour. The rack will have a HD-DVD, no BR for now, and a Universal Player.

See all of you soon and if you want to come and hear some great music and gear and hang with a bunch of great members, enjoy the food and libations then get yourself to the PolkFest.....coming soon Oct. 5, 2007.

We will be having some excellent door prizes and grab bags donated by the membership, you'all come down now, you hear....

RT1:D Just a big ole Polkie

[hearingimpared]

Grab bags???:eek: :eek: :eek: EEK

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Not much time left --

I THINK I might be able to bring the Odyssey gear -- definite no on the Shanling

Taylos for sure.

Time is tight around here...

Will be there 190%

[Lasareath]

Sounds Awesome Ted. I will bring some CD's & DVD's. When I was at Joe's house I put in a Bjork cd and everyone except for Phill left the room!.

My WAF booked everything and I think she booked me at the cheapest hotel she could find. Some Hooker Hotel on Scranton Road. The Jameson Inn Brunswick (SJ)

I don't know what the (SJ) means, it on the reservation.

It's 4.6 mi from Ted's House.

Sal

[reeltrouble1]

hey bub, we don't have hooker's we have Belles of the Evening, first they dance at the Brunswick Ballet on F street.

The Comfort Inn is much closer, no hooker's but they have running water and you only have to share a bath with one room.

Kinda like Hostel.

RT1

[Lasareath]

Brunswick Ballet on F street.

I'm there Friday Night!, I getting ready a bunch of singles already!

Who wants to come along?

[RuSsMaN]

LCi-RTS system?

Yeah, maybe I'll have to come anyway and just YAHOO!!! gas along the way.

Holy Sh!t Ted, what a setup. Forget the 2ch stuff, this rig is worth the demo alone!

[reeltrouble1]

Well get to ronco-ing that tank Russ. The Lci-RTS really are amazing in their design, effin nice stuff to say the least.

ATTENTION:

Guys, we can use a 2-channel common ground amp to run the SDA-Rig or a set of mono-blocks that can be strapped. DAGLJAM6 (Dave) is bringing one but cannot get to the fest until early SAT. morning, I can do a work around with some of my stuff but if someone has something it will be used.

RT1

[shack]

How about a NAD C270? Currently boxed up and ready to load in the trunk if needed.

[reeltrouble1]

That will work, we can hook her to the new HT Rig for the fronts, you know I love them NAD's. Then move the B&K to Bi-amp the SDA, that will be excellent.

Thanks Steve.

RT1

[shack]

That will work, we can hook her to the new HT Rig for the fronts, you know I love them NAD's. Then move the B&K to Bi-amp the SDA, that will be excellent.

Thanks Steve.

RT1

OK. I'll bring my NADs to GA.

[Fireman32]

I love them NAD's.
RT1

that sounds so wrong. LOL

[treitz3]

OK. I'll bring my NADs to GA.
That's fine, just keep them in your pants, please.;)

[hearingimpared]

that sounds so wrong. LOL

Yep, I was thinking the same thing. I don't know if I want that hug now Ted, maybe a handshake will work better!!!:D

[shack]

That's fine, just keep them in your pants, please.;)

If I do that there is no way we can hook them up to the SDAs...:confused:

Besides...I'd like everyone to see my NAD. I'm very proud of it.

[janmike]

Besides...I'd like everyone to see my NAD. I'm very proud of it.

And you should be. :D

[hearingimpared]

If I do that there is no way we can hook them up to the SDAs...:confused:

Besides...I'd like everyone to see my NAD. I'm very proud of it.

What happened to the other one?:confused: :D

[dorokusai]

Tragic financial agreement with the better half. How do you think he got authorization for all that cool gear?

[reeltrouble1]

Oh, I will make sure the any Nad's are safe, afterall, I do get to say when the lights go out and when the door gets locked!

Mark, the box showed today, you guys are in for some nice freebies compliments of ole stinky earth himself.....thanks bro.

RT1

[dorokusai]

Check that music out first and foremost....its stellar.

[ohskigod]

looks like Polkfest is gonna be a regular NAD convention. should at least be some cuppage at this event I imagine.

sorry, had to jump on the NAD reference bandwagon.....please continue :D

[reeltrouble1]

the cuppage is not really a problem, its the squeezage that can present a certain shrillness..............

RT1

[treitz3]

T minus 4 days!

[hearingimpared]

I had a high colonic today to make room for all the mangiare I'm going to be doing!!!

[hearingimpared]

mangiare come un maiale Io

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Man --

3 days left and my week is sooo busy

But I am READY!!

Oil is changed, fluids topped -- gotta get it cleaned, put air in the tires, load er up and Im ready!

Muahahahhahahahah

[Fireman32]

Im still at work. Been here since 7am and will be here untill 11pm. Will be like that for the next three days so I can have Friday off. This is the only thing that will get me through the week. I wish friday would hurry up and get here. Ted plan on me being in town friday morning. Let me know what time is good to come by.

[dorokusai]

If any of you freaks are Magnum PI fans, bring your photos and have Shack autograph them.

[ohskigod]

alright, made the flight reservations a while ago. just booked at the comfort inn, I'll figure out the car rental when I get to jacksonville. its on!!!!!!!

[hearingimpared]

just booked at the comfort inn, !

Great I hope your room is next to mine, I'll really get to hear what goes on behind closed doors with you and Davey boy!!!:D

[beardog03]

Have fun my Brotha`s !

Have a drink for me....I really wish I could see yer smilin mugs again


Maybe next year...:(

[TroyD]

What my bro above said.....

Rockin' w/ Dokken.

BDT

[treitz3]

T minus 3 days!

[reeltrouble1]

I can hardly wait to see all the brohams, we will be having quite a time.

Now on a bit more serious note, Polk has donated an I-Sonic entertaiment system to the Fest, its brand spanking new still boxed up for the event. We will be raffling the I-Sonic with all proceeds going to the Githens Center in memory of Tiffany Grand. Raffle tickets will be 10.00 bucks a pop so bring some cash with you. I have an I-Sonic and its great, mine will be hooked to one of the "outdoor" rigs for all to hear.

If your still on the fence, get off and get to this Fest, we will all hoist one to our bud BDT and of course bro wish you were here.

RT1

[schwarcw]

Any Atlantic storms brewing Ted?

I'd hate to have an October witch spoil our fun:(

[reeltrouble1]

Just a bit of rain yesterday and today, nothing to worry about, anyway, I got wading boots......how about you.....waaaaaaaaaa

damm yankees........

thank youooooooooo as we say in the South

see you soon.

RT1

[schwarcw]

LOL!

I'll bring my shoe condoms!:eek:

Carl

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

It hasnt rained here in like 4 months!

Level 3 water restrictions, level 4 is rounding the bin!

I mowed my "yard" the other day --- totally engulphed in dust from the lack of grass --

So bring us rain from Georgia!!!

[treitz3]

T minus 2 days! :D :D

[treitz3]

It hasn't rained here in like 4 months!
No kidding. Have you seen the pic of Lake Norman something like 12' down? Holy Moly! Going to CF this past month, we passed a river that is usually 70 feet across, 40' deep was a trickling stream 3-4 feet across, 1/2 a foot deep. WTF??? :eek:

The next time it rains, I'm going outside and dancing in the rain. Literally. It's at the point to where it's getting pretty serious. We may have to start relying on the national grid for power if there is no water to run the Catawba nuclear plant, if we haven't started already.

[Fireman32]

We had a 5 minute drizzle this morning. The new said we need 14 inches of rain to fall to get close to normal.

[Lasareath]

Dave, when are they picking you up?

[hearingimpared]

No kidding. Have you seen the pic of Lake Norman something like 12' down? Holy Moly! Going to CF this past month, we passed a river that is usually 70 feet across, 40' deep was a trickling stream 3-4 feet across, 1/2 a foot deep. WTF??? :eek:

The next time it rains, I'm going outside and dancing in the rain. Literally. It's at the point to where it's getting pretty serious. We may have to start relying on the national grid for power if there is no water to run the Catawba nuclear plant, if we haven't started already.

Run around the block a few times that will generate some static!!!:D

[reeltrouble1]

Even if it rains all is golden in Georgia, we have plenty of space. We have peaches, peanuts, belles and quality audio gear busting out all over, this is a chance to hear some stellar gear in one place that does not come around everyday, you need to get to this thing and meet the members, kick back and relax. Lets see what the Kids speakers are all about. but there will be lots of Polk Speakers featured including three pairs of SDA for those who have never experienced them you are in for a treat, the sleeper set are the 1C's......lots of vintage including a set Shack is bringing which are seldom seen or heard and of course the brand spanking new Lci lineup are breaking in right now make sure you spend some time with them.

The Mrs. presented me with an entire dining room table of goodies she has purchased for you to fill your bellies. She is the Executive Chef and my son who also digs all things Polk will be cooking for each of you.

I will be having dinner Friday, Brunch/lunch on Sat, dinner on Sat, and breakfest on Sunday. The good Captain Todd loaded his shrimp boat for us with a very nice looking catch of fresh Georgia white shrimp along with some of our local fish. There will be alternative's to the shell fish if that is a problem for anyone. Now this is the South, you are going to get Southern meals (well, with a little Yankee thrown in as I am from Chicago), but that means tasty fried, boiled, and grilled, damm suddenly I am hungry.......and the Mrs own breakfest creation of cheesy hash browns and eggs will flat out make your tongue slap your brains out. Oh yea and potato salad that can make a man downright weak in the knees.

come on down and have a ball.

RT1

[hearingimpared]

Yep I'm off the diet as of midnight and gonna eat till I bust and listen till my ear drums start playing like Buddy Rich.

[disneyjoe7]

Big Daddy is getting nervous.....


What if no one shows up. ;)

[hearingimpared]

What if no one shows up. ;)

More food and ear time for me!!!:p

[hearingimpared]

I better get to bed, I have to get up at 5:00 AM to get the long strange trip started!!!!

[RuSsMaN]

I'm just SICK I'm not going to make this one. You first timers are in for a REAL treat, I promise. Old Timers - way to rock out with your c$ck out, I'm proud to know every one of you!

Polkfest baby!!!

[TroyD]

What he said.

BDT

[Lasareath]

What if no one shows up. ;)

My Plane, Car & Hotel is Booked. I'm there!

What time are you guys Starting on Friday Morning?

My Plane arrives at 8:30am in JAX

[Fireman32]

Dave, when are they picking you up?

Sal i'm riding down on my own. There was a logistics/time issue. I am leaving about 3am on friday morning to arrive by 9 to 10 am. I am so pumped up for this.

[shack]

I'm off. See you in GA.

[hearingimpared]

I'm off too. . . State of Peach here I come.

[BaggedLancer]

Not I said the student from Boston, MA. Ended up with too much work to do on my group projects(i was in the minority for choosing when we met and what we did).

Next year though when I'm a big boy and all edumacated with a college degree, with a big boys job, I will be there.

[reeltrouble1]

Big Daddy is getting nervous.....


What if no one shows up. ;)

waaaa, YOU ARE NOW IN CHARGE OF THE REMOTES, just do not touch them.............

RT1

[TroyD]

Have a good time, guys!!

Wish I was there. :o

BDT

[shack]

I'm here! See you this evenning Ted! I'll call before I show up.

[SCompRacer]

Seniority prevails, I gotta work into Saturday. Yawl have fun now, hare?

[Fireman32]

Work week is done I put in 75 hours in 4 days. Got the oil change done. Just have to pack and im ready to go. Ted I will call you tomorrow morning before i arrive. Let me know how early i can show up at the casa.

[treitz3]

T minus 1 day! :D

If you are thinking about coming, do so. Call in tonight for tomorrow, pack your bags, hop in the car and come on down. Stop thinking about it. Do it.

Go on....get off the computer and start packing.

[schwarcw]

I've printed my boarding passes, packed my luggage, some music. My alarm is set for 4:00 AM:( :eek:

I've got a 6:30 flight to Filthadelphia, then a 9:45 AM flight to Jacksonville. I'll get to Ted's after a nap in late afternoon.:D

[SCompRacer]

I've printed my boarding passes, packed my luggage, some music. My alarm is set for 4:00 AM:( :eek:

I've got a 6:30 flight to Filthadelphia, then a 9:45 AM flight to Jacksonville. I'll get to Ted's after a nap in late afternoon.:D


Seeing as I'll be up, I'd be glad to give you or anyone else a cheery wakey-wakey call.:D

[shack]

Having already spent a couple of hours with Ted this evening, moving gear, getting the new HT ready, listening to a few tunes in the woodshed, and hearing what the menu (as in food) will be, I can safely say that anyone who could attend for even a couple of hours should show up! Failure to do so will result in massive remorse and self flagellation when you realize just what you have missed. Don't say you haven't been warrned.

[Ricardo]

Remorse is there already, and the thing hasn't even started yet. Damn.

[dorokusai]

I wish you folks a merry time and it's a lock. Ted is a rock solid Polkie, with a rock solid demo program setup and there are enough hardcore Polkies to teach you newbies about Polkfest, so have at it.

Polkfest is THE event to attend for our collective forum, enjoy yourself and pepper F1Nut/Jesse with as many questions as possible. He loves to talk shop and absolutely loves Q&A.

Al Ballard, Mark Suskind and Monica Robles are on their way shortly so please be kind to Mark and Monica. You can do whatever you want to Al, he's a veteran.

Anthony - Keep your shirt on.

Ted - I salute you and then give you the finger.

Have a drink on me folks.

Regards,
Mark

[beardog03]

What he said !

Have a good time fellas....
snap some pic`s, and have a shot or two on me...

Since my baby went bellie up, and I can`t go to the fest, my brother has been kind enough to give me a bike for the week-end..

I`m heading up to the redwoods tomorrow....for the weekend...to clear the head of any and all gar - bage..

I toast one or six for you guy`s also...

you guy`s be safe in your travels, and don`t leave any newbies tied up when you head for home...!!

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Im taking my camera, laptop and charger(s) -

So, tons of pics, probally some videos will be following this PF!

[Lasareath]

I'm almost done packing, watching the woot-off, I'm leaving for the airport in 2 hours.

Sal

[Lasareath]

Well, I'm off to the Airport, I got two Xanax .25's i'm taking, I hate flights, and I have not slept all night, Hopefully I ca sleep the whole trip.

If the Plane crashes, it was great Knowing you all!, Thanks for all your help over the past 10 months. And my Stereo Goes to my younger brother Joe.

You guys will need to tell my family.

Thanks,

Sal

[treitz3]

See you all soon!

[billbillw]

Sounds like Ted is gonna be a great host and y'all are in for a good time. Sadly, I won't be able to get down there. Just too much going on right now. Lame excuse I know, but its hard to find time on the weekends for this hobby with an 11 month old son who keeps me very busy.

[engtaz]

Everybody have a great time. Birthday's for wife and daughter and son fall on this weekend so I will have to pass. Take lots of pic and please pretty please post with caption info.
enjoy,
Roy

[cfrizz]

Have a terrific weekend guys. Take lots of pictures of both the gear & the food!

[TroyD]

EDIT: wrong place..

rock on!

[Lovely Wendi]

:D two glasses of wine down (FFF--forced family fun night---family obligation) , miss you guys!!!!!! Can't wait to see the pics....big hugs to all the cool peeps!!!!

[disneyjoe7]

Pictures I'm sure are coming soon. Myself I haven't taken one sorry. Maybe tomorrow I will.


Wendi, sorry you couldn't make it.... We drink one to you, Rock on girl. :)

[reeltrouble1]

Polkfest rocks!!!

F1

[reeltrouble1]

Well, if your reading this you missed a hell of day, lots of tales, including one involving the Easy Button.....but no time now to tell.

It has been a great day and the party is still going on.......

Mark Susskind Rocks and Al Ballard can still hold his own with anyone, but you'all missed Monica who can put them both to shame......

More tunes and times are on the way.....

RT1

[disneyjoe7]

Polkfest rocks!!!

F1




Man you better be getting some sleep, see you at 4am for EGGS. ;)

[reeltrouble1]

Sid here --

Been a blast so far...

What a wild beginning though ;)

[danger boy]

have fun peeps! with you in spirit !!!!

[TroyD]

Hey,

Someone there grab Steve, Polk65, and chuck him on the shoulder and tell him thanks from me. What a guy.

BDT

[Lasareath]

Thanks to Ted & Family for such great southern hospitality!!!.

I now know why the Carver's are named Amazings. Ask Joe about his bump on his head!, lol

Ted, I Love the house and all the rigs. WOW, all the equipment is very impressive. Even the 320Amp Electric service is amazing!!!

The Garage rig with the 10b's was keeping us in spirit while consuming spirits and food!

Oh, I need some food now, I was the first to leave, I was up 36 Hours and I needed to crash. 4 more hours needed and back to Ted's house!!!!

Sal

P.s. I'm buying an iPhone, this my 4th attempt posting with my blackberry!!!!!

[lightman1]

Sounds like rockin' soire!! Fate and timing have bit me on the ass again. As my son was stealing second base at his game last night, the catcher threw the ball high to second base. Second baseman jumps up to catch, son slides into second. baseman comes down.............. directly on his ankle!!... SNAP!!!! My son actually got up and called "time" to dust himself off and then he realised something was amiss! Spent most of the night in The ER. He's got this "cool" new cast to show his friends and crutches to whack his brother with. All in all, Doc says he'll be fine in a few weeks, strong kid and still growing. He's more bent out of shape about not being able to finish the season. Coach says he can still come to the rest of the games to lend a hand.
I was looking forward to meeting a lot y'all, feeding my face and audio addictions, but again, Fate has left fang marks on my butt-cheeks!
Keep on Polkin' in GA and post lots of pics!
Big Russ and Little Russ are going to fire up the reel to reel and play some old Black Sabbath this morning. Tip O' the hat to you all.
Lightman Russ.


PS, HearingIMpaired Joe PM or call about the DBX, still like to have it, dig it?

[Fireman32]

checking in. Yesterday was a rockin day. Good food, good people and good tunes. For those that are not here you are missing out on one good time. Ted and his wife are great hosts and have a awsome home. Russ sorry to hear about your son. Just had a great breakfast and im going to listen to some tunes.

[Lasareath]

Larry, Joe says it's yours, but he said if you ask him again the price goes up to $2000.00 ;)

[BaggedLancer]

Please send leftover food to:

Nevermind. :( Wanna be there, school first, play second.

Next year.

[danger boy]

so who has a hangover today @ PF07 ? :p ;)

[W WALDECKER]

I wish that i could have made it down to Big Daddys House but unfortunatly it was not in the cards. y'all have a great time! thanks....WCW III

[RuSsMaN]

The drinking better be in FULL EFFECT right now.

[Lovely Wendi]

Wishing we were there....;)

[lightman1]

Little Russ says "Hi" to y'all. We played around all day with the 10A's, the moni 5's. Showed him how to re-ring a Bose 901 (Not a word! .... from any of you!!!). They're in the garage to save floorspace! No Flaming, please!
Hope y'all are having a great time, and there is always the next time.
Joe, I want pics of every one with their ear next to a driver when they are at least two sheets to wind trying to hear a 100hz difference in voice coils.
Good night to you all,
Lightman Russ and Light man Jr.

[BaggedLancer]

By re-ring I hope you mean take a razor knife and cut the cone right out....

[lightman1]

By re-ring I hope you mean take a razor knife and cut the cone right out....

:D :D :D There again BL, They were relegated to the garage:rolleyes: You don't think I would show him how to re-ring the good stuff on the first try? !!!
:p :D
Cut me some slack!

[reeltrouble1]

Guys --

I doubt they will all be posted ---

But, we have ROUGHLY, 5-600 photos and multiple videos.

;)

Been a blast so far, great food, great people, after we got rid of all the 1st day blues, we have been sailing ever since.

Jolidia kicked a Rega! Whole nine yards -

Gotta say, the inwall HT is stellar, very thunderous. Those inwall subs are the real deal.

My two favorite speakers have been the Amazings and the Taylos --- by far...

The SDA 1c's are a close third....

More to come -

- Sid

[shack]

I cut out a little early tonight....I just got back to the motel and it is ONLY 1:30. I did bring a couple of beers back for a nightcap... I need to watch all of the highlights of the Vols win over the Bulldogs on ESPN...it's good to be a Vol in GA when your team just got through kicking their ass!

What a great time. I've said it several times and I will say it again...shame on anyone who didn't attend who COULD have. Money shouldn't be an issue. I've spent 3 nights, (came early) drove 500 miles one way and my tab will be less than $200 for motel and gas. I actually spent money on a couple of rounds of golf and a nice seafood lunch...but they were extras. There was enough food, drinks, alcohol to feed 50 people for 2 days. If you couldn't have afforded a room, Motel la Reeltrouble1 had accomodations priced right...FREE!

The list of gear was awesome. Manley, Musical Fidelity, Dodd, Rega, SACD Mods, NAD, Carver, Taylo etc...etc... Polk was obviously well represented as always.

Ted's new HT with all Polk inwalls was absoulutely awesome. I spent more time in there than any other room. We watched "War of the Worlds" and if you are familiar with that DVD, the bass in a HT rig better be up to the task. Ted's WAS! He may need to check his foundation for cracks tomorrow. "Star Wars..The Return of the Sith", "The Lord of the Rings..Fellowship of the Rings" and several concert DVDs weren't too shabby either. It is a HT worthy of serious accolades

Ted's wife and two sons pitched in as perfect hosts and the representatives from Polk were the icing on the cake. Much alcohol was consumed but there is lots left over. (I did my best ;) )

Great hosts, great food and drink, great tunes and most of all great FRIENDS. See ya next year!

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Some teasers ;)

[TroyD]

Badass.

About this time, I expect that someone is laid out on the kitchen table and F1 is standing over them with an exacto knife preparing to do an emergency liver transplant. Ted should be holding the IV bag full of Beam. THAT person has 30 mins after Jesse sews him up to suck it up, take a leak and do another shot.

THAT is how we roll at PF.

BDT

[MillerLiteScott]

Sounds like a great time. Sorry I missed it. I look forward to reading all the stories and seeing the pictures when I get back.

Scott

[danger boy]

very cool Shack daddy.. that's what makes PolkFest's so much fun. I hope that everyone gets to experience one some time in their lifetime. really, nothing better than hanging out with friends.

[Fireman32]

Just got home from what was a great weekend at Ted's casa. After we got everything fixed up on friday I spent some serious time with each of the rigs.

Ted's new HT is awsome and will shake the house. The SDA's sounded great as expected and the Carvers sounded oh so sweet. The Manley setup was very nice as well with the 1c's hooked up to them.

Ted and his wife and kids were great hosts and cooked up some the best food I ever had.

It was great seeing everyone again and meeting all the new polkies as well. It was a grand time and I look foward to next year already. Ted thank's for hosting and showing us a great time.

[Polk65]

Well friends, chalk up another PF that blew the roof off. A huge thanks to Polk Audio for their continued support and to Ted's family for their hospitality.

Those of you who tried coming but for whatever personal reasons couldn't make it, we all hope that things are better for you soon.

Several times during the fest, I started to type a message but was sucked back into it. Ted's multi-level house was in constant use with music everywhere. We had a couple new faces this year and one member from way up north, whom I am sure will agree that the trip was worth it, eh.

Saturday morning and Sunday morning, most of my head was numb from sensory overload because Ted pulled out all the stops to ensure everyone had a good time.

Early on Friday afternoon, the folks from Polk Audio showed up. Al, Mark, and Monica brought along their great personalities and wealth of Polk knowledge, both past and present. They also dropped some vague hints of stuff on the horizon. What these products will be exactly is anyone's guess. As I suggested after chatting with Matt Polk at PF 2005, start setting some money aside or delay buying that new boat. Let's just make the observation that Matt has the oppurtunity to retire but hasn't. He 'still goes to work and does what he does' and is continuing with many projects. Don't be surprised if someday you want to flip your SVS. If your interest is peaked you know where you should have been.

Saturday, people showed up at all hours and gear was on everywhere. It's a good thing that Ted has a direct connection to the high voltage wires nearby because his house was sucking some serious current. The libations were flowing in full effect and Ted's family cooked a terrific meal of local shrimp, potatoes and corn. There was also the famous potato salad which I had for the first time and loved it. No point in telling why, you have to be here to find out that secret. We had a drawing for some cool prizes and there were many winners. Money raised was for a very noble cause and I believe we raised the bar from last year's raffle. The group photo was interesting, as it took awhile to gather everyone together from the multi-story house. What followed was more music, stories, movies in the HT rig and did I mention drinking? Contact frisbee football with the lid of a water cooler on the paved driveway began at 11PM and lasted for about an hour, followed by a food fight.

Some of us had an early start on Sunday morning and others dropped by for our final salute. There are no goodbye's at Polkfest because friendships made here means you will see each other again. This year, I decided to leave on Monday so if you'll excuse me I am going to go now and visit some of the nearby islands.

Let the dust settle a little bit and the showcase photos will be up as soon as they are ready.

I survived.

[Ricardo]

Put some names to those faces; I've only met two and know who a couple more are:)

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Well, Tom (treitz) and I played lead, follow, or get out of the way all the way home ;) --- just got home about a hour ago...

The time was great, Polk was well represented in all rooms. And Ted and his family are an amazing family and excellent host... also - very very good cooks.

We missed the big three, Mark - Russ - Anthony, gotta make it to the next one...

The Carvers are pretty amazing speakers, while not my cup of tea.

The Polk inwalls - are INCREDIBLE. Very impressive. Oddly enough, they probally had the most explosive bass I've heard from any HT rig. Absolutely amazing sounding setup with incredibly dynamics.

The Manley Stingray setup didn't see much play time from me, not sure anyone was chilling out to much up there -- but still a fantastic rig at the same time. The 1C's were pretty sweet.

Was kind of surprised the CRS speakers didnt get much play.

I gotta admit, the Amazings and the Taylos were easilly my favorites. No contest really.

Ah well, was an incredible time - it was great to see everyone, some new faces, some old faces, but always a pleasure. Thanks again Ted for opening up your home to me! I appreciate it greatly!

the Taylos still work - woooo ;)

[schwarcw]

Great summary Polk65! What else could be said?

Many thanks to RT and his lovely wife for hosting the event and providing us with the food, refreshment, hosplitality. . . I could go on and on. Very nice family Ted! I enjoyed your brothers and sons, we had some great laughs.

I had the opportunity to meet many of the fine Polkies I chatted with on the Forum. I have to say everyone was great. I felt like it was one large family reunion. It was great to meet all of you face to face and talk about music, audio equipment, life, love and the pursuit of happiness:D ;) It was a blast!

I could say so many nice things about everyone but I wouldn't know where to start and I wouldn't want to miss anyone. I can't wait until next year and hopefully see all of you again and some new folks too!

I hope everyone has a safe trip home.

Here's a little peak at the fine Southern boil we had for dinner yesterday. Shrimp, sausage, potatos and corn. Yummy!

Thanks again Ted!

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/schwarcw/Summer2007.jpg

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

More Teasers

[hoosier21]

made it home, many many thanks to Ted and his family for the food and fun, it was a great time. Good to see the regulars and was good to meet some new members.

I think at the next PF, I might try having a drink or two, it looked fun.

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

LOL

To funny Russ

[disneyjoe7]

Well I'm back home....

Special thanks to Ted and his family for hosting a fine PolkFest. The Sounds, The Food, everything was top notch :) Meant some new members of the Forum, also seeing some new employees of Polk, which is always cool to talk tech while drinking a beer or two with them.

On a side note not many pictures from me this time around I felt others had it covered in this department. Hope to meet again some members I meant this time like around like Mike of Canada with his Aaaa in every sentence.

Ted's new Reeltime Theater was a treat and was very nice sounding, Polk in wall's RULE. The Carver amazing are just that Amazing, the Vinyl press was also well Amazing. The Manley was nice but.... there was others which just out classed that room so very little time in there. And besides Ted relatives well are quit entertaining on there own, was hard to spend a lot in a room far from them. ;)

[Lasareath]

I landed at 2:15pm in Newark NJ, Went food shopping and just finished up some dinner. So I am home, resting, long fun weekend!.

Here's some pics that I took just before I left Saturday Night.


Here's a Video: http://38.161.195.8/Bob-Marley-on-the-Amazings.avi

[BaggedLancer]

Ted should revive the energy savings thread and post his electric bill after this weekend :)

[disneyjoe7]

I think Ted next "Electric bill" will even scare Ted.

[schwarcw]

I thought the Amazing MK IV's with the MF KW SACD player and the Rega 25 vinyl rig was outstanding. Some of Joe's vinyl left me with goose bumps and skid marks. But I also really enjoyed the SDA IC's with Jesse's modified Jolida and the Manley Stringray. I could get used to that setup real easy.

Trey's Tyler's sounded terrific!!! They were imaging like a mofo.
On Saturday, a pair of sub's were added to the Tyler setup to enhance the low end a little. The result was outstanding. BB King never sounded better.

The HT room frightened me. "Master and Commander", "War of the Worlds" I'm going to be having nightmares. Kudos to Polk for the new in wall LCI's and those sub's were blowing holes right through me.

Great stuff! A tremendous opportuity to listen to high quality gear with first class people!

I loved it!

Carl

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Oh you arent kidding --

Once we got about about 4 or 5 feet farther back from the Tylers... everything just opened up....

The staging for them was expansive... was easilly 20 ft wide, with full height of the room used for most sequences... totally amazing...

Best I have ever heard them sound from a noise floor and seperation stand point...

And yes the HT rig is absolutely... horrifying. HAHA

The Amazings, oh so smooth...

I could never get myself involved with the Manley rig though...

[halo]

Looks & sounds like a great time was had by all and that it what it's all about :)

[RuSsMaN]

Hell yeah. I'm just going to sit back and wait for the report / details. That Frogmore stew looks tasty!

Ted, if you need help setting up a system showcase id email or pm me and we will get the ball rolling.

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Let me see if I can dig out any more teasers till the showcase is put up -

[Polk65]

ooooops

[Polk65]

ooops

[danger boy]

I landed at 2:15pm in Newark NJ, Went food shopping and just finished up some dinner. So I am home, resting, long fun weekend!.

Here's some pics that I took just before I left Saturday Night.


Here's a Video: http://38.161.195.8/Bob-Marley-on-the-Amazings.avi

hey RUSS, WAKE UP! PF07 is over now!!! :p :p :p He slept right thru it huh? ;)

[TroyD]

WOW.....looks like a GREAT time was had by all (especially Abernathy).

Can't wait to hear all the stories!

BDT

[F1nut]

Just checking in.

Michael, Joe and I arrived back at my house a little while ago, Joe should be arriving home shortly.

Great friends, music and food. The Woodshed rig is stellar, the all new Polk HT gear is really sweet and the all tube Manley set up was really special. I enjoyed at all.

A BIG thanks to Ted and family for another Polkfest blow out, BRAVO!!!

[george daniel]

My first polkfest. Janice(my wife) really got in to it. Everyone was so kind and very hospitable,,.Ted's home theater is not for the "faint of heart",it will literally blow you out of the chair.The woodshed rig,,,just find a seat,,cause you'll be there for some time.Sal,, thanks for the cd,,listened to it all the way back to Atlanta :) The amazings made it back just fine,,pic's later.The manley/1C rig with Jesse's modded Jolida(IIRC) was just stellar,he certainly "set the bar up a couple notches)".To all of you that I met,words cannot describe your kindness,my wife and I were overwhelmed,to say the least.If any of you are ever on the "fence" about attending one of these---GO---the knowledge and education alone are worth it. Many thanks to Ted,his wife,and sons,,,hey,, where else can you get a meatball sandwich at midnight. God bless you all.

A quick pic of the manley/Jolida/1C rig---

[Lasareath]

.Sal,, thanks for the cd,,listened to it all the way back to Atlanta :)

The manley/1C rig with Jesse's modded Jolida(IIRC) was just stellar,he certainly "set the bar up a couple notches)".


Your very welcome George, I'm happy the cd copied fine :)

And Yes, I really liked the Manley Stingray. It was really nice and sounded great with those 1C's and Jesse's Jolida.

I might have to get a Manley ;)

Sal

[hoosier21]

Hey I took a short nap, having your first beer at noon and hitting the bed at the hotel around 5 am, we old folks need a nap.

[Early B.]

Let me see if I can dig out any more teasers till the showcase is put up -

Sid --

On the third pic, what are you guys doing to that Taylo?

[RuSsMaN]

Trying to make it actually sound good?

[cfrizz]

:eek: :D :D :D Ouch.:D

Looks like a blast. I'm glad everyone had a great time!

Trying to make it actually sound good?

[shack]

Sid --

On the third pic, what are you guys doing to that Taylo?

It seems there was a Polkfest "Gremlin" causing much havoc on Friday. Something (no clue as to what) caused the solder to melt and separate on the Taylos, disabling the tweeter.

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Yeah --

When we first plugged up the rig in the den... there was something going on where the tweeters would cut out of any speaker we plugged up to it...

We swapped ICs, power cables, speakers cables, sources, speakers, amps, preamps, we swapped oxygen supplies to the room and we still couldnt figure it out...

We still are not sure - but we think the Dodd preamps just didnt like the MIT cables...

But anyways, basically you plugged the speakers in, the tweeters would work, then cut out. I think the SDA's poly switches would switch, then after a bit would turn back on - hence the on and off problem we were having.

We plugged the Taylos in, they worked for a bit - then stopped working... was very worried about what had happened. So we took them up stairs, opened them up, turns out the positive connection to the tweeter network became desoldered... lol

Was an interesting couple hours...

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

I see the systme showcase isnt up yet --

So how about some more teasers?

[appadv]

Looks like everyone had a great time.

I really wanted to be there.

[disneyjoe7]

Ok so what's up with the upside down picture of #5?

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

haha... I saw someone taking a picture behind me - my camera was on and thought Id try to catch them - I missed :( ;)

[shack]

Belive it or not...there was actually lots of stuff to do besides, A/V, eat, drink, etc...

I spent Thusday afternoon on the beach at Jekyll Island, Friday morning playing golf on Jekyll (27 holes), had a great seafood lunch there, and spent the afternoon touring the historic district. Saturaday morning I went to the Lighthouse on St. Simons Island, went to the Maritime Museum and spent a litttle time on the beach. There was still LOTS of time for listening, viewing, eating, DRINKING, BS'ing,etc... Here are a few pics of the "other" stuff to do at Polkfest GA:

[shack]

And a couple more....

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Hmm - few more randoms

[danger boy]

I see the systme showcase isnt up yet --

So how about some more teasers?

what exactly were you smokin' Trey at PF07? some ahem, interesting pictures of well.. nothing. ;)

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

you gotta remember -

I have like... everyones pictures. ;)

So Im wading through and finding every picture of nothing! hahahaha :)

Let me see what else I can find!

[reeltrouble1]

It was truly an honor to host this year's fest. I was touched by the felllowship and commaradarie of the Club Members.

Many thanks to my family, friends, Polk HQ and the membership in whole, without whom it simply never would of happened. Although there are many things left to see, hear and say, here are a few RT1 Random Thoughts:

The curse continues.........Host for 08 beware
The Polk Nation Rocks........
There is an easy button.......useful against the curse....take note
Nearly 500 photo's to go through......please be patient
Polk HQ is great, many kudo's to Al, Monica, and Mark........
Russ A. will sip a few beers........
TLW was missed.......so was FA........ahhhhh images.....
The Furetech Flattner will Flatten records and other things.....
We found another Polk Chick who digs the music and the Fest....hint...Janis Joplin and Charlie Daniels......dance on Janice
Oh yea.....did I mention Club Polk Rocks.......

Most of all, I wish to Thank the people who committed the time, cash and thought to come and spend this short time with us. Several of our new members stepped up in a very large way at their first Fest. My family will long remember the Fest and great time we all had. Even the young hotty chicks the boys brought around told me us old guys simply Rock.......p.s. they think we have many Franklins.......hehehehehe

Finally for now, the attending members really touched me with their deep generosity during the Githen's Center charity raffle won by JanMike. We blew past last year's donation to the Githen's Center, So I am Throwing the Gauntlet Down for next year's host, I am sure as a collective group will touch the lives of the children at the Center, with our gift in loving memory of Tiffany Grand. I will be passing along the donation to George in the amount of 650.00. The Power of Club Polk goes far past audio.

Thank you to everyone, as I said in the beginning it was an honor and I was most happy to spend time with all my brohams, you guys can roll and this Club Rocks.

RT1

[treitz3]

On the third pic, what are you guys doing to that Taylo?
We had to operate a little bit. T.D. at the beginning of PF 2007. All was well for the duration of PF and the operation was a complete success. If I told you anymore, I'd have to kill you. Top secret stuff here. :D :p :D

Polkfest was a smashing success this go around [my first one] and could not have been hosted by a better person or person(s). Thanks to ol' RT1's entire family for helping to make PF such a blast to attend.

Much to say about Polkfest. I don't even know where to begin. Thanks to Polk headquarters for sending down Monica and Mark, what a wealth of knowledge. Al Ballard (VP of Marketing) came as well, but had to split due to an emergency on the homefront. He was there the first night, but unfortunately I did not get a chance to introduce myself to him because I was listening to all the great formats and rigs going. [More to follow on that note].

Food was awesome, the folks were great, knowledge was abound, good times in every room, outstanding comradery, and enough alcohol to get pretty darn ripped. Hearing Impaired told me that one eye [me] was pointed in one direction and the other one was pointed in another. He didn't know where to stand to where I could look at him. hehehe, I guess that's what ten hours of drankin' and good times will do to a man. :D

Anyhoo, when I have the time I will give a better breakdown of what went on at this year's Polkfest, but for now, all I have to say is to all that didn't attend, start saving $$$ so that you can attend next year's PF. I can tell you that with all of the gear that was there, I saved probably over 10K just because I now know what I don't want, and I now know what I do want and I don't have to blow the dough to purchase things I was interested in and have now had a chance to audition. Too cool. Come for the good times, come for the chance to put a face with the screenames, come for the education, come for the party, come to meet some high rollers from Polk corporate, most of all COME!!! Don't miss the next one.

I look forward to seeing all of you again at next year's gathering, as the pleasure was mine [this year] being able to meet a lot of the fine folks that are part of what makes this forum so great.

P.S. SHHhhhh........You didn't hear it from me, but next year we might have a chance to listen to a certain Mr. Matthew Polks rig in his house. Not to mention good things are on the horizon within the next couple of years at Polk. Stay tuned.....

[treitz3]

WOW, you guys sure do type fast. :p

Anyway, the cat's out of the bag.

[cfrizz]

Did you somehow manage to dip into the booze that was on hand??? If not, please consider taking a course in photography PLEASE!!!!

Carefully look at all the other very nice coherent pictures that have been posted & try to emulate.

Otherwise, also seriously consider leaving your camera at home!:confused: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Ricardo]

What she said; don't see how seeing the neck of some guy can be a teaser....

[TroyD]

Leave Sid alone. :D

(but, dude, if that's a beard you are attempting...for God's sake man, SHAVE!)

650 for the cause? F**KIN' A !!!


BDT

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Those are not all my random pictures -

Thats Carl's, Sal's, Steve's, Disney Joe's, Treitz, mine - everyones

I didnt want to spoil the good ones for the showcase...

;)

But now I cant find anymore...

But thats isnt the beard Im trying to grow -

I just havnt shaved at all and it started growing everywhere on top of where I wanted

But yep, we raised quite a bit - Ted is quite the bargainer.. ;)

Cathy,

Chill and relax - wooosah!