PolkFest 08 ?

[danger boy]

I know PF07 just ended... but where is the 08 Polkfest going to take place or has that not been decided yet?

I know Michael_W is hosting one in January 08 in BC, Canada.

is there another one planned for a "warmer" time of the year anywhere else? ;)

any chance it would come out West next year? West coast travel is so much easier for me. :D

[F1nut]

That was the last one.

[janmike]

Yellowknife end of February. :confused: :D

[RuSsMaN]

It will be back at HQ in Baltimore for '08 and '09 is slated for another shindig in South Carolina.

[jdhdiggs]

It will be back at HQ in Baltimore for '08 and '09 is slated for another shindig in South Carolina.

Sweet, I can provide room and board for some of the travelers. Make it a bit easier for some of you out of towners to make it.

[disneyjoe7]

Yellowknife end of February. :confused: :D



Wouldn't be a Week in June that would be over 40f / 4c there ;)

[Serendipity]

Was there ever a Polkfest in NYC? I'm new to the forum but I think NYC would be a great place for a Polkfest.

[VR3]

It will be back at HQ in Baltimore for '08 and '09 is slated for another shindig in South Carolina.

There and there! ;)

[shack]

I missed the HQ PF a couple of years ago because it fell on my youngest's 18th birthday. Some things take priority over PF (not may though). I plan on being there in 08 and if it is back at Troy's in 09...well...wild horses and all that....

[reeltrouble1]

Al, if you wanted warmer you should of come to Georgia, it was downright hot, of course once all the Yanks left the big Rebels in the Sky turned off the heat and humidity. Of course I like Baltimore, SC, and Georgia sites for fests, although I am thinking aTejas event somewhere maybe 0-10.......anyway, it is great to see the Fest's planned out for a long time to come.

RT1

[F1nut]

No one's buying my story, eh?

[VR3]

Im down for one in Tejas too - fwiw

[Serendipity]

Im down for one in Tejas too - fwiw

Wouldn't mind one either.

I like MD and NYC though.

[shack]

I've been to NYC and I'm not going back...not even for a PF.

[Serendipity]

I've been to NYC and I'm not going back...not even for a PF.

WHY???

[dorokusai]

No one's buying my story, eh?

Nope :)

[shack]

WHY???

There is nothing I like about NYC. Been there 3 times...and each time has been a total PITA!

[MKZ]

WHY???

coz NYC sux.:D

[Serendipity]

coz NYC sux.:D

That's not very nice :)

I'm from NYC.

[MKZ]

me too. :D

[Serendipity]

me too. :D

Which borough?

[MKZ]

Which borough?

Queens, Rego Park, G,R,V. Not 7. Why?

[Face]

I've been to NYC and I'm not going back...not even for a PF.
If you go to Manhattan, avoid the subway and take cabs to get around. Also try to avoid traveling during rush hour, then it's not bad at all. The rest of the 5 boroughs aren't bad as long as you don't drive during rush hour. There's much worse places to drive or travel through, such as the DC/VA area. Thank goodness for the beltway.

[jdhdiggs]

NYC? Hell no! Why? Major PITA, major $$$, no room to spread out. Lack of parking. (Yeah, I guess you could use mass transit) but there are much better locations. Other than maybe downtown SF or DC, I can't think of a worse location. No, I take that back, it is the worst location possible. Even worse then Yellowknife.

[Ricardo]

Ok; so Polk headquarters 08. Just make sure it is not between June 15 and July 30. Any other dates are fine.






























































For me :o

[Ricardo]

Just 8 hours if I decide to drive; not that bad.

[BaggedLancer]

Anytime after April when I have my diploma in my hand is good for me :D

[MillerLiteScott]

It will be back at HQ in Baltimore for '08 and '09 is slated for another shindig in South Carolina.

Im in. This is Polkfest Karma

[Serendipity]

NYC? Hell no! Why? Major PITA, major $$$, no room to spread out. Lack of parking. (Yeah, I guess you could use mass transit) but there are much better locations. Other than maybe downtown SF or DC, I can't think of a worse location. No, I take that back, it is the worst location possible. Even worse then Yellowknife.

Hmm, I can understand that. However the amount of hi-fi/2 channel stores in NYC is just staggering. I cannot think of a better place to demo great gear and listen to wonderful music.

When I went down to NC, aside from Trey's system, there was like ONE other hi-fi place. In NYC there are more than 10. Easily. Meaning that there are lots of places to see wonderful gear.

[reeltrouble1]

I will be kind, since I am not feeling all that great at the moment.......**** No on NYC,,,,,,,,,,Polkfest is not about going around to a bunch of audio stores, really, get a grip. I have been to NYC many times and love the place for a visit, lots of excitement but bad for a Fest.........

Shack stayed in Ga. for 40 bucks a night at a decent hotel, you get heating grate on the sidewalk in NY for that...

RT1

[Serendipity]

I understand Polkfest isn't about visiting a bunch of audio stores, but wouldn't it be fun to visit audio stores before/after Polkfest?

[shack]

I understand Polkfest isn't about visiting a bunch of audio stores, but wouldn't it be fun to visit audio stores before/after Polkfest?

Sure....as long as it is not in NYC!

[cfrizz]

I need an aproximate date ASAP. I have to put in for my vacation in January & it's first come first serve. If I don't at least get it on the calendar, I won't be able to go.

[VR3]

I would not go to a Polkfest where there was a plan to go to an audio store --

Just saying

[Fireman32]

Looking foward to next year at HQ and then down to Troy's for the year after.

[McLoki]

I really don't care where or when the next polkfest is. I plan to finally make it to one and am already budgeting a plane ticket and hotel. The earlier you can let me know, the more I can save though - so pick the date and I am there. (I may try to drag Opus along with me, but not sure if the airline will let me take him as carry on. - The overhead bins will be tough, but I am pretty sure I can get him under the seat.)

Michael

[MikeC78]

To whom it may concern...

Please pick Michael up at the airport, he gets lost very easily.

Opus,

Please take Michael under your wing.









:D

[beardog03]

I went to the HQ PF last time...

I`m in.


This time I owe the man a case of Napa`s finest

I forgot to bring it last time, and felt like a putz when he called me on it......not this time !!

[Pauly]

**** i may just hit this one up and bring a real bottle of Absinthe to make things interesting.

:)

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[Fireman32]

I know we just had PF but I want the next one to hurry up and get here. I cant wait to tour headquarters and hopefully meet Matt.

[Face]

I've love to make it to one of these, I haven't heard many "high end" systems.

[Pauly]

And NO, i am not kidding (See attached. We have a office in the UK where people like me :) ). I would like to get a general idea on the month so i can start planning as well.



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[Ricardo]

I really don't care where or when the next polkfest is. I plan to finally make it to one

So doesn't Chicagofest 07 count????? ;)

[janmike]

Ok the challenge is being tossed out to all Canadians to make it to Polk Fest 2008 in Baltimore. Think about it. If you save $20 per week (some of you cut down on the coffee, smokes, booze or whatever) for one year and equates to $1040. No one is saying stop, just cut down if that will help save money. That amount will get you to Baltimore, hotel and team up and rent a car. I will be doing my best to make it from Yellowknife and I have a lot more distance to travel than you. It’s more than $20/week for me. The gauntlet has been thrown down folks! :)

[McLoki]

So doesn't Chicagofest 07 count????? ;)

You win - it does count. It was quite close though and only one day. (for me anyway)

Mike - I don't get lost that easily - distracted maybe, but not lost... :)

[polrbehr]

I've gotta pick vacation in Feb., so advance notice would be appreciated.

Also, anyone on the Island who's thinking of attending can grab a ride with

me if they want, as I probably have to pass by almost everyone on my way

anyway. (unless you live east of me... unlikely ;) )

[danger boy]

Al, if you wanted warmer you should of come to Georgia, it was downright hot, of course once all the Yanks left the big Rebels in the Sky turned off the heat and humidity. Of course I like Baltimore, SC, and Georgia sites for fests, although I am thinking aTejas event somewhere maybe 0-10.......anyway, it is great to see the Fest's planned out for a long time to come.

RT1

Ted, you set the bar pretty high.. I'm not sure any other's could compare to your's. :)

in all seriousness, it's great that people are willing to open up their homes to host a gathering like these. I'm glad that it's also become a yearly event. I can't say for sure which is the next one I'll be able to attend, but I look forward to it already. :)

[danger boy]

still no love for a Polkfest out West huh? :confused: There's lots of parking available, no HUMIDITY, and lost of clean fresh air. Although I'm down with Polk HQ in 08.

[treitz3]

Yeah, but where you are we'll have to unload the gear in rain.:p

[schwarcw]

There is nothing I like about NYC. Been there 3 times...and each time has been a total PITA!

Let's hold it at the Westchester County Country Club, or Bill and Hilary's place in Chapaqua.

[hearingimpared]

If you go to Manhattan, avoid the subway and take cabs to get around. Also try to avoid traveling during rush hour, then it's not bad at all. The rest of the 5 boroughs aren't bad as long as you don't drive during rush hour. There's much worse places to drive or travel through, such as the DC/VA area. Thank goodness for the beltway.

I don't know there pal, the South Bronx and some areas of Flatbush are places to run through or move slowly in an Abrams tank.

[hearingimpared]

still no love for a Polkfest out West huh? :confused: There's lots of parking available, no HUMIDITY, and lost of clean fresh air. Although I'm down with Polk HQ in 08.

Nah too many Liberals!:D :p

[Face]

I don't know there pal, the South Bronx and some areas of Flatbush are places to run through or move slowly in an Abrams tank.Bah, I used to repo cars in those areas up to a few years ago. Then again, for most people you do have a point.

[dorokusai]

I would give myself yankee screwdriver labotomy before I visit NYC again. Hell, after the 2008 Polkfest, I'll probably just commit suicide.

[George Grand]

You cowgirls! Brooklyn is only the center of the universe. Best pizza & calzones, best hotdogs, best baseball team, and on and on and on. Plus, the streets are numbered sequentially, unlike Queens, where 153rd Place is next to 75th Ave, in between 9th Boulevard, and the last two numbers of your house address is the street you live closest to. The place was laid out by drunk Chinamen.

[hearingimpared]

And NO, i am not kidding (See attached. We have a office in the UK where people like me :) ). I would like to get a general idea on the month so i can start planning as well.



P

That **** makes you hallucinate!!!;)

[Lasareath]

There is nothing I like about NYC. Been there 3 times...and each time has been a total PITA!

Shack, Most likely you were on a tight schedule?, It's hard to plan a trip and or business in the NYC area unless you really know NYC. The more time you have the better.

When I picked up my SRS 2's in Long Island I started in Jersey City, drove through NYC and went to Long Island and back. The total trip was 37 miles. It took around 8 hours.

The seller wanted me to pick them up around Noon. This was the problem. If he said 10pm, I would have left my house at 8:30pm and I'd be back home by 11pm.

It's just that's there so many people squeezed into such a small area that it's hard to do anything quickly.

But for me I live in NJ and I love NYC, Everytime I go on trips I can't wait to get back to work. NYC and me are forever!, Represent!!

Sal

[George Grand]

They don't call it "the city" for nothing.

[BaggedLancer]

NYC, Brooklyn, etc aren't safe for us Boston residents..... :D

[shack]

They don't call it "the city" for nothing.

I came, I saw all the big buildings and people, ate the food and left. NYC is a good place to visit once, maybe twice...but after 3 times, I've had enough.

Y'all can have your "city" (all 9,000,000 ± of you).

If I want to hang out with 100,000 plus people in a square block, I'll go to a UT football game. Pizza....I can get all the cornbread and beans, country fried steak, biscuits and gravy, country ham AND sweet iced tea to sustain me right here in ET.

I'm sure many of you guys wouldn't like hangin' out here in East Tennesse with all us Hillbillies.

Ying and Yang...whatever...

NOT being exactly alike is a good thing. ;)

[MKZ]

NYC, Brooklyn, etc aren't safe for us Boston residents..... :D

Unless you are Red Sox fan. :)

[janmike]

Ok the challenge is being tossed out to all Canadians to make it to Polk Fest 2008 in Baltimore. Think about it. If you save $20 per week (some of you cut down on the coffee, smokes, booze or whatever) for one year and equates to $1040. No one is saying stop, just cut down if that will help save money. That amount will get you to Baltimore, hotel and team up and rent a car. I will be doing my best to make it from Yellowknife and I have a lot more distance to travel than you. It’s more than $20/week for me. The gauntlet has been thrown down folks! :)

What Happened? Did all the Canadians get banned or are you guys justing hiding? Are ye Canadian or are ye other?

[hearingimpared]

What Happened? Did all the Canadians get banned or are you guys justing hiding? Are ye Canadian or are ye other?

They can't understand you in Quebec!!!:D

[GV#27]

They can't understand you in Quebec!!!:D
Its the other way around,we can't understand them or atleast the Francophones.:eek: :D

[janmike]

Its the other way around,we can't understand them or atleast the Francophones.:eek: :D

No comment.
So I am going to have to represent the country solo next year?

[GV#27]

Its a year away so it is hard to make a commitment right now.It sure sounds like it would be alot of fun though.

[dorokusai]

I pledge to have sex with a goat if 5 Canadians show up for Polkfest 2008. I'll bring the goat.

[Polk65]

You have sex with a goat every other day. Bring something else.

[dorokusai]

I live in Maryland, not West Virginia. I treat my goat with respect and diginity.

[Polk65]

I never meant to imply it was the same goat. Dead goat sex is a Florida thing.

[janmike]

I pledge to have sex with a goat if 5 Canadians show up for Polkfest 2008. I'll bring the goat.

I have a year to convince people to go. Failing that, I'm going to start a collection for this one. Steve, get your camera ready. :D

[F1nut]

I live in Maryland, not West Virginia. I treat my goat with respect and diginity.

Yeah, he does. It's his sheep that get it every other day. ;)

[Polk65]

Some years ago I tried filming an African goat ritual over a fence. I fainted.

[cfrizz]

JHC! I don't know whether to laugh or puke!

[BaggedLancer]

How about an Alpaca? The sheep/llama looking thing....

[shack]

There has always been a question as to whether spouses and/or significant others are welcome at Polkfest and whether or not there are other activites for them to participate in if the aren't hard core Polkies. The answer of course is yes they are welcome but they are on their own.

A new question now seems to be...If I bring my significant other does the host have a fenced in back yard and is there adequate grass for grazing or if not are there any farm feed stores nearby.

My how things have changed. :rolleyes:

[reeltrouble1]

My Camel never complained, he just stayed in the tree line away from the strange people.................

although Booker has been acting a bit strange.....................hhmmmmmmm.........

RT1

[cfrizz]

Do I even want to know who Booker is?

[shack]

This is Booker....


http://www.polkaudio.com/images/showcase/423_318_big.jpg

[hearingimpared]

I pledge to have sex with a goat if 5 Canadians show up for Polkfest 2008. I'll bring the goat.

Can I watch?

[hearingimpared]

This is Booker....


http://www.polkaudio.com/images/showcase/423_318_big.jpg

I did notice that poor Booker had trouble sitting . . . :eek:

[reeltrouble1]

well, I suppose a trip back to the doggie psychologist to undue his traumatic experiences is in order.........

RT1

[cfrizz]

Poor Booker. Looks wigged out to me!

[shack]

Poor Booker. Looks wigged out to me!


He should....he's 15 years old (pretty old for a Beagle). It's amazing he survived Polkfest!

[MacLeod]

Outstanding! Polkfest '08 back at Polk HQ?!

Ill be there for sure for that one! Last time was one of the coolest things Ive ever done - Ill definitely be in for another one. Plus Im not driving something that gets 15 mpg anymore so that 10 hour drive wont hurt so much! :D

[hearingimpared]

Outstanding! Polkfest '08 back at Polk HQ?!

Ill be there for sure for that one! Last time was one of the coolest things Ive ever done - Ill definitely be in for another one. Plus Im not driving something that gets 15 mpg anymore so that 10 hour drive wont hurt so much! :D

I'm happy about it being less than an hour away . . . 14 hours down and 14hours back to and from Georgia although very much fun was exhusting. How can just sitting in moving vehicle cause such fatigue?

The worst part of the trip back was after driving from Georgia to Maryland, I had to drive another 1 1/2 to Delaware in the deep dark Maryland woods. . .

[janmike]

Are you telling us those woods are scary Joe?

[hearingimpared]

Are you telling us those woods are scary Joe?

Not scary, you can't see two feet in front of the car plus there is always some butthead with their highbeams on behind you and infront of you.

Maryland drivers leave a lot to be desired!!!:eek::o

[janmike]

I think you and I discussed their driving habits. :D

[hearingimpared]

I think you and I discussed their driving habits. :D

yeah they drive backwards!:D

[VR3]

I hate being in a vehicle in Maryland

Never understood why people stopped for wrecks on the other side of the road, seperated by a big concrete median...

But then again, driving in Maryland makes no sense

[BaggedLancer]

Aren't radar detectors illegal there? I thought i remember seeing on one of the gumball videos people getting pulled over for them.

[shack]

Aren't radar detectors illegal there? I thought i remember seeing on one of the gumball videos people getting pulled over for them.

Don't know about MD...but they are in VA.

[hearingimpared]

There is no passing in the left lane. They use it as the crusing lane. You can four lanes of traffic going in one direction and all four will have white Maryland license plates going neck and neck. When one finally gets past so that you can go around them, the jerk speeds up so that you can't pass them. . . then it starts all over again. Very agitating.

[BaggedLancer]

Don't know about MD...but they are in VA.

Maybe i was thinking VA then...no clue. when I drive down for PF im using mine, can't take any chances.:D

[dorokusai]

Aren't radar detectors illegal there?

No, and anyone else with something bad to say about my state will be dry humped at Polkfest.

[BaggedLancer]

No, and anyone else with something bad to say about my state will be dry humped at Polkfest.

Sorry Mark, I don't have 4 legs, horns, and fur..........I don't think I qualify.

[dorokusai]

Oh you freaking qualify....you bet your ass you do.

[BaggedLancer]

Oh you freaking qualify....you bet your ass you do.

Sorry my hairy ass if off limits.

[dorokusai]

I blend in with crowds pretty well.

[VR3]

Mark, we missed you at this last Polkfest

WHY WERENT YOU THERE????

[dorokusai]

I unfortunately had to go to the Bahamas and I didn't see a single Polk speaker, so I killed a couple tourists from Canada. Don't worry, you wouldn't know them and I couldn't understand what they were saying at all.

[BaggedLancer]

Mark, we missed you at this last Polkfest

WHY WERENT YOU THERE????

Which Mark? If it's me Mark -

Kuz I fahld at skool!

Kidding, this last year of school has a firm grasp on my ballsack at the moment so I'm lucky to leave my cave of an apartment nevermind fly out to GA. The amount of work I've done so far this semester feels like more than what I've done the last 4 years.....


EDIT: haha, both Marks missed...........

[janmike]

I unfortunately had to go to the Bahamas and I didn't see a single Polk speaker, so I killed a couple tourists from Canada. Don't worry, you wouldn't know them and I couldn't understand what they were saying at all.

That proper English thing can be a bitch. :D

[cfrizz]

Well I'm certainly glad you were able to pull yourself away for a little bit last Saturday Mark!:D

Granted it was shortlived & ended quickly, but it was better than nothing.:eek::D



Which Mark? If it's me Mark -

Kuz I fahld at skool!

Kidding, this last year of school has a firm grasp on my ballsack at the moment so I'm lucky to leave my cave of an apartment nevermind fly out to GA. The amount of work I've done so far this semester feels like more than what I've done the last 4 years.....


EDIT: haha, both Marks missed...........

[treitz3]

There is no passing in the left lane. They use it as the crusing lane. You can four lanes of traffic going in one direction and all four will have white Maryland license plates going neck and neck. When one finally gets past so that you can go around them, the jerk speeds up so that you can't pass them. . . then it starts all over again. Very agitating.
Trying to stay calm and not get all wound up......Tom, chill......10 Breaths.....calm down......it's OK. That said, I hear you Joe. Things like this is why I don't have a gun in the car. If I did, tire companies would hire me to increase business, 'cause I'd shoot every tire on the vehicles that did this. I have actually gone 95mph trying to pass this buttmunch that did the same thing, when he [while I couldn't pass him] was going 37-40 mph in a 65 w/ plenty of travel [10-12 car lengths, 20 car lengths at times] between him and the next car. OK, I lied. We topped 100mph when traffic started to separate a little bit more. Thank god I have a V8. As soon as I passed him, I saw a squirrel...hit the brakes hard, and proceeded to go 25 mph until he yielded. I then took off. He must have been a Maryland driver.

Mark, wear something special for me. I'll wear my diapers just for you big guy. :D Nope, I don't have road rage, just common sense rage.

I'd tell you all the story about what happened on 495 around DC one day, but some folks are still probably pissed off about being late for work. :p :D :eek:

[hearingimpared]

Whoa there Bro!!! I used to do that crap all the time then I saw it happen around me while driving going north on I95 by Chester PA, the two goof balls that were playing their stupid game had to be going well over 100, nicked each others left and right side and the car in the right lane went air born and came to a dead stop up-side-down on a overpass abuttment. It was very ugly. Everyone in that car was killed and the asswipe that cause the problem to begin with tried to keep going but there was a cop at the top of the overpass watching the whole thing.

I felt for the people that were killed and all the people in snarled traffic a good five miles. As a matter of fact I95 northbound was backed up all the way from Chester to Wilmington DE.

That incident made me calm down quite a bit when trying to get from point a to b especially after seeing what actually was the result on the news.

[Ricardo]

So.......any dates yet???

[cfrizz]

What Ricardo said. I need to know ASAP so that I can put the request for the time before it is taken by someone else!

[reeltrouble1]

I was on the phone with HQ last week and the subject came up. Hopefully, not too much longer, looks to be a hella of a bash with some old school Polk folks doing the bash, just gotta get the big guy to sign off..........some of you have very busy calenders.

RT1

[Ricardo]

some of you have very busy calenders.

RT1


Some of us don't work for the government :eek::eek::p:)

Seriously, I do some traveling and I have some control over it if I can do it early enough. Don't want to miss this one.

[danger boy]

well it's only January now.. so there is still plenty of time to work a PolkFest into your plans. ;)

that being said.. if it's @ Polk headquarters... you DO NOT want to miss it. You will be kicking yourself for an entire year if you do. Beg, borrow and steal to get there. A couple of us made it to MD from the West coast in 05 and that's like 2300 miles each way :eek: surely those that are within driving distance have no excuse for missing it. :)

[janmike]

I had better feed those dogs well as the last haul almost did some of them in.

[Fireman32]

I will be there without a doubt.

[reeltrouble1]

Some of us don't work for the government :eek::eek::p:)

but remember I am Here to HELP YOU!!!!!!! waaaaaaaaaaa:D

God Bless America.

RT1--Going to the Polkfest, going to the polkfest, going to the polkfest......sheesh its only been 3 months since I had the thing and I am ready for some more already.....going to the Polkfest....going to the Polkfest

[MillerLiteScott]

According to Map Quest a one way trip from my house to head quarters is 8.42 miles. Anybody want to carpool.:D

I just need a date, a time and 3/4 of a gallon of gas and I am there.

[VSchneider]

This will be my 1st one! Cannot wait to put dates into the calendar.

[polrbehr]

Can't wait, just hope I'll be able to get the time off.

[bigyank]

Hopefully this will be my first PF too!:D

Yank

[Face]

Most of us with Government jobs need to put in for it by the end of this month.

[Ricardo]

500 miles for me, and I plan to drive; I'll take Friday off, maybe Monday if things get fun up there :)

[Fireman32]

Its about a 4 hour drive for me and 1/2 a tank of gas.

[dkg999]

Some way, some how I'm going to make the '08 Polk Fest. We might have to rent a mini-van and load up the IL polkies (load up .... as in the van ;) ).

[Grimster74]

I'd have no problem hosting one at my place, I'm right in the middle of most you guys on the East cost.

[bigyank]

I am just about an hour and 45 minutes away. Look forward to being there but I as many need to know when! :D

Yank

[lightman1]

Its about a 4 hour drive for me and 1/2 a tank of gas.
I'll pitch in for gas if you want carpool. Hell, I'll even take a bath and put on some smellgood!

[George Grand]

So.......any dates yet???[/QUOTE]

Looks like Doro's hooked-up already.

[heiney9]

Some way, some how I'm going to make the '08 Polk Fest. We might have to rent a mini-van and load up the IL polkies (load up .... as in the van ;) ).

Yes, I'm making it to the event this year. I'm up for van-pooling.

[m00npie]

For those in the NY area, a Southwest roundtrip ticket is 108.00 from ISP to BWI with 14 days advance booking. It’s not the cheapest option considering car & room, but it is an option. The 37 minute flight sure is nice though.

[BaggedLancer]

I'll be driving from Boston for this one.....

[McLoki]

I certainly plan to be there, but I also need a date to plan for both work and home. If I can't make it, I have to re-Karma my adcom and I really want to avoid that.... :)

Michael

[McLoki]

Any illinois polkies want to carpool or is it even worth not taking a plane? If we can split gas (and maybe driving and a hotel) we should make good time and minimize the cost. I have a big car so I can easily take 2 or 3 passengers with me.

Michael

Edit - just saw the rent a van \ semi comment above. I could be in for this as well depending on how many want to go.

[Fireman32]

I'll pitch in for gas if you want carpool. Hell, I'll even take a bath and put on some smellgood!

Sounds good to me.

[hearingimpared]

Some way, some how I'm going to make the '08 Polk Fest. We might have to rent a mini-van and load up the IL polkies (load up .... as in the van ;) ).

From the pictures I've seen you better get a semi!:D

[hearingimpared]

It's about 50 minutes drive from my house. I might be able to put up a Polkie or two. I better start buttering up Phyllisann starting today!

[danger boy]

anyone want carpool from the west coast? :eek: :p

[hearingimpared]

anyone want carpool from the west coast? :eek: :p

Charter a 100 seat jet!:D

[treitz3]

I can take one person from Charlotte up and back, no more because I have a P/U truck. If anybody wants to make it here and hitch a ride, you are more than welcome.

Any word on the exact dates yet??? [I believe that's been asked before :p :D :D]

[dorokusai]

A date will be posted this week.

[treitz3]

***dancing***

[Ricardo]

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63145

Cool. Now I find myself checking here every 10 minutes to see if dates are posted. C'mon Mark, we don't need a whole lot of details just yet. DATES!!!!

[heiney9]

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63145

Cool. Now I find myself checking here every 10 minutes to see if dates are posted. C'mon Mark, we don't need a whole lot of details just yet. DATES!!!!

Ricardo the thread is closed, does that mean no PF '08? Probably means we don't have an opportunity to mess with the thread and take it so far off topic people get banned :D:p.

H9

[treitz3]

The dude below keeps clogging up the threads and I don't know why? :p :D :p

[heiney9]

Am I on some serious drugs that I don't know about? This forum seems to get screwier [is that a word?] with each passing moment.

F it. If there is going to be no Polkfest '08, I have the PERFECT location, accommodations and whatever necessary to hold the biggest, baddest PF in history. I can throw out a date tomorrow as well. ;) :D

***waiting to delete this post upon further word or update***

I was joking I'm sure there is a PF '08 I just found it funny the thread was already closed. But I know it's so the kind of stuff we are posting right at this moment doesn't get the thread all clogged up. No one wants to read thru 5 pages of crap to figure out the details.

[Lowell_M]

From the pictures I've seen you better get a semi!:D

Are you referring to our physical appearance or the 15 tons of gear that DKG999 has in his audio closet that he might want to bring?

You must have seen fall pictures. We have to get fattened up for the winters around here. Too damn cold.

[Lowell_M]

Yes, I'm making it to the event this year. I'm up for van-pooling.

I'll try to make it. My calender is getting really packed really quick. Keep me in ming for the car pool though.

[heiney9]

I'll try to make it. My calender is getting really packed really quick. Keep me in ming for the car pool though.

Priorities.........unpack the calendar :p

[dkg999]

Are you referring to our physical appearance or the 15 tons of gear that DKG999 has in his audio closet that he might want to bring?

You must have seen fall pictures. We have to get fattened up for the winters around here. Too damn cold.

Hey now, I'm down to only 4 tons of gear in the audio closet :D

[Lowell_M]

Priorities.........unpack the calendar :p

I seem to have too many priorities. I'm getting back into my other passion this year... club racing. Going to do some high speed autocross at Blackhawk Farms.

[heiney9]

I seem to have too many priorities. I'm getting back into my other passion this year... club racing. Going to do some high speed autocross at Blackhawk Farms.

I would love to get into that. My GTi would be perfect and my mechanic has raced up there over the past 10 years and is even involved in setting up the events. Almost went last year but the entry fee, fuel, safety devices were a bit too expensive for one or two runs.

He has 2 full blown race cars both Rabbits and his 16V 4 banger consistently puts out close 200 hp at the wheels. By today's motors that sounds unimpressive but he's not running a turbo or supercharger, etc. All motor and all hand built. Standard Rabbit in it's day was about 75 hp at the crank with the 16V GTi having ~135 hp at the crank. So 200 hp at the wheels is impressive w/bolt ons and machining.

Anyways I'd love to come up and hang out this summer, I always tell my mechanic I am and some how other things always come up, like golf :p.

Back on topic.

H9

[dkg999]

Aaron - count me in for the pit crew!

[Lowell_M]

I would love to get into that. My GTi would be perfect and my mechanic has raced up there over the past 10 years and is even involved in setting up the events. Almost went last year but the entry fee, fuel, safety devices were a bit too expensive for one or two runs.

He has 2 full blown race cars both Rabbits and his 16V 4 banger consistently puts out close 200 hp at the wheels. By today's motors that sounds unimpressive but he's not running a turbo or supercharger, etc. All motor and all hand built. Standard Rabbit in it's day was about 75 hp at the crank with the 16V GTi having ~135 hp at the crank. So 200 hp at the wheels is impressive w/bolt ons and machining.

Anyways I'd love to come up and hang out this summer, I always tell my mechanic I am and some how other things always come up, like golf :p.

Back on topic.

H9

Your GTI would be a sweet car for blackhawk. All you need is a helmet. :rolleyes:

In November I bought a 2007 Infiniti G35 6MT Sport Sedan. (it's my tradeoff between really wanting a Vette, but needing to replace my 210,000 mile Altima with something I can drive in the winter...Yes, I'm driving a RWD car 40 miles to work through the snow.)

Sweet sound system in the car, by the way... even though it does say Bose it is the best sounding stock system I've ever heard. It's better sounding than some aftermarket car systems I've heard. 3-way in the front doors and a "subwoofer" on the back deck.

[Lowell_M]

My appologies for hosing up the thread....

[dkg999]

I think it's impossible not to hose up a thread these days :eek:

[heiney9]

Your GTI would be a sweet car for blackhawk. All you need is a helmet. :rolleyes:

Yes I know and I believe you need a fire extinguisher. This wasn't an autocross this was a race with other cars and taking my daily driver up there just seemed like a bad idea. The Bilsteins, lowered suspension all summer tires would have been a good package until someone bumps you or you spin out into the wall and the air bags deploy and of course your insurance won't cover any damage. Wear and tear on the brakes, etc.

The autocross I could do because you are racing against the clock and there are no other drivers on the course. If you do get into it let me know as my mechanic is part of the group that runs many of the events up there. He'll know way ahead of time things coming up and be able to give you pointers on how to get things done, or if a particular event is worth spending money on, etc.

I figured to run in one race last year would have been just shy of $500 and I just didn't feel like that was a good fun/dollar ratio. A good helmet which is SCCA approved is about $200 the entry fee was about $150 and a couple tanks of 95 octane fuel at $6+ a gallon just was enough of an expense to turn me off.

I may autocross this year now that I have someone besides my mechanic whispering in my ear. My brother wanted to take his Miata up there too.

I am afraid (well I know) I'd become addicted to it :):)

[dkg999]

I am afraid (well I know) I'd become addicted to it :):)

Exactly why I ride a motorcycle I am not tempted to take to track day :(

[RuSsMaN]

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63145

Cool. Now I find myself checking here every 10 minutes to see if dates are posted. C'mon Mark, we don't need a whole lot of details just yet. DATES!!!!

It will be up soon, we thought we had everything nailed down - Al is in a meeting with Matt and I think Mark headed up to HQ to help get everything finalized.

It's going to be GREAT.

[Lowell_M]

Yes I know and I believe you need a fire extinguisher. This wasn't an autocross this was a race with other cars and taking my daily driver up there just seemed like a bad idea. The Bilsteins, lowered suspension all summer tires would have been a good package until someone bumps you or you spin out into the wall and the air bags deploy and of course your insurance won't cover any damage. Wear and tear on the brakes, etc.

The autocross I could do because you are racing against the clock and there are no other drivers on the course. If you do get into it let me know as my mechanic is part of the group that runs many of the events up there. He'll know way ahead of time things coming up and be able to give you pointers on how to get things done, or if a particular event is worth spending money on, etc.

I figured to run in one race last year would have been just shy of $500 and I just didn't feel like that was a good fun/dollar ratio. A good helmet which is SCCA approved is about $200 the entry fee was about $150 and a couple tanks of 95 octane fuel at $6+ a gallon just was enough of an expense to turn me off.

I may autocross this year now that I have someone besides my mechanic whispering in my ear. My brother wanted to take his Miata up there too.

I am afraid (well I know) I'd become addicted to it :):)

You will absolutely become addicted to it. I've been to Blackhawk during one of the events when I had my Z28 and did one of the low speed autocross events at the rockford speedway in 2004. There are a lot of nice people (and some numb-nuts) in the MWSC club and the SCCR (sports car club of rockford)

You are absolutely right about the WTW racing. No way am I taking my street car into that. The autocross is a great opportunity to learn vehicle dynamics and car control and drive your car at 100mph+ legally.

I think the autocross entrance fee is $80ish. No need for racing fuel. 92 Octane will do just fine. Until you get good you don't have to worry about detroying tires and brakes too much either. Once you get the bug you'll buy a separate set of tires and rims for the track anyway and it'll be a piece of cake to change the brake pads when you have the tires off to put your street tires back on. :D

I'll send you the calender. You should come up one of the weekends that we go and enter that GTI.

[heiney9]

Once you get the bug you'll buy a separate set of tires and rims for the track anyway and it'll be a piece of cake to change the brake pads when you have the tires off to put your street tires back on. :D

I'll send you the calender. You should come up one of the weekends that we go and enter that GTI.

Thanks for the update RuSs

Last off topic comment. I already have (2) set of rims/tires for the car why not have three :p. You might just talk me into doing some Autocross this summer.

Anyways Polkfest '08 is what I'm looking forward to at the moment.

H9

[dkg999]

Looks like the roadtrip to Polkfest '08 will be interesting!

[Ricardo]

Looks like the roadtrip to Polkfest '08 will be interesting!

I'll be waiting for you guys in Ohio to join the fun.

[dorokusai]

Do you think the folks upset and angry about the current state of the forum won't attend Polkfest?

[RuSsMaN]

Do you think the folks upset and angry about the current state of the forum won't attend Polkfest?

Sure they will. They will be the ones trying to push to the front of the line with their hands out for goodie bags and autographs. The entitled crew.

[bigyank]

I am stoked!:D

When in April is this going to be?

Yank

[heiney9]

Do you think the folks upset and angry about the current state of the forum won't attend Polkfest?

Depends on whether or not they get kicked out of the fest for inappropriate comments and gestures :D, I kid.......I kid. I hope not, but leave the chip at the door if one is upset about the current state of the state.

If one is so disgusted about the state of the state then perhaps they shouldn't attend, kind of hypocritical if you ask me.

H9

[heiney9]

I also hope the current disorder doesn't in any way cause PF '08 to change strategy or lessen the participation of certain members or Polk HQ. It's a bunch of chest puffers blowing off steam, IMO. It will pass.

H9

[TroyD]

You know, CP has NEVER been a uptopian, kumbyeyah place. It's just bigger now than it ever was. More contributing, foaming at the mouth audio nuts which has it's good and bad points. On a percentage basis, Total Harmonic Distortion is probably about the same as it ever was. In absolute terms, it seems higher because of volume. As the volume goes up, it's more labor intensive.

BDT

[shawn474]

If schedule permits, I would love to come and meet some of you guys. WOuld be nice to put a face to a name and BS about audio amongst other things. When dates are finalized, please let me know.

Shawn

[treitz3]

Do you think the folks upset and angry about the current state of the forum won't attend Polkfest?
Hell no. If the current state of the forum affects them coming to Polkfest, then some folks really need to man up and get with it.

Polkfest is nothing like the forum nor will it ever be. It's a gathering of good times, good friends, good tunes and a blast to be had by all. What more could a Polkie want?

[Ricardo]

Upset? Who's upset?????

















Looking forward to the goodies............

[dkg999]

If anything, Polkfest will help heal some of the problems!

[RuSsMaN]

Only if you do your Madden impression.

[dkg999]

I didn't know I had a Madden impression, but if required I'll work one up :)

[Fireman32]

looking foward to hearing the date so I can take the time off

[BaggedLancer]

I won't be there, I don't want to watch Mark do inappropriate things.

[heiney9]

I won't be there, I don't want to watch Mark do inappropriate things.

He can't anymore since he's a Polk employee ;).

[BaggedLancer]

He can't anymore since he's a Polk employee ;).


That's what you think.

[BaggedLancer]

Oh, and the only autographs I want is Russ and the maintenance man at Polk HQ since he is the one who makes it all happen when we get there. :D

[McLoki]

I won't be there, I don't want to watch Mark do inappropriate things.

But I bet when we post the video of it on you tube, you will watch it multiple times (in the privacy of your own home.......) ;)

[BaggedLancer]

But I bet when we post the video of it on you tube, you will watch it multiple times (in the privacy of your own home.......) ;)

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[Ricardo]

Whoever is doing that drum roll must be pretty tired already.....

[treitz3]

Sh!t, he left and let the Energizer Bunny take over. He's not part of any union or anything so his ass split. I hope the batteries last until Monday or Thanksgiving. :D :p :D

[sophie]

well i just read this looking for a date but found none. i would love to go but don't think i will have the money.

Payton

[BaggedLancer]

well i just read this looking for a date but found none. i would love to go but don't think i will have the money.

Payton

Drive! Siphon gas out of peoples tanks along the way...you'll make it.

[danger boy]

well i just read this looking for a date but found none. i would love to go but don't think i will have the money.

Payton

no date has been set yet... give it time... as soon as one is firm.. i'm sure everyone will know about it. Payton how far away do you live from Baltimore, MD ?

[cfrizz]

Location: Iowa

And Payton, who is Sophie? If you hadn't put your name in, I would have taken you for a woman.


no date has been set yet... give it time... as soon as one is firm.. i'm sure everyone will know about it. Payton how far away do you live from Baltimore, MD ?

[sophie]

sophie is my dog. i created tis account when my mom was on a crazy "the internet is evil" rampage. and said i couldn't put anything about me on the internet. i was only 13 at the time and i did anything she told me to.

Payton

[treitz3]

Um, while we are waiting on the date, who came up with the idea of the first Polkfest? Was it Polk Corporation or a forum member?

[hoosier21]

forum member. Phuz I think, then Russman had one, 10 of us maybe showed up, then it went big after that

[george daniel]

While we are waiting,,let's go back to Ted's,,if he'll have us.:D

[SCompRacer]

sophie is my dog. i created tis account when my mom was on a crazy "the internet is evil" rampage. and said i couldn't put anything about me on the internet. i was only 13 at the time and i did anything she told me to.

Payton

If you want to change your user name, check with justin, the main moderator. Some members had their user names changed here. I dunno if payola was involved though...:p:D

[sophie]

If you want to change your user name, check with justin, the main moderator. Some members had their user names changed here. I dunno if payola was involved though...:p:D


i might do that when i am done procrastinating :p sorry i can't spell.

Payton

[F1nut]

sophie is my dog. i created tis account when my mom was on a crazy "the internet is evil" rampage. and said i couldn't put anything about me on the internet. i was only 13 at the time and i did anything she told me to.

Payton

You should have listened to your mother.

[SCompRacer]

i might do that when i am done procrastinating :p

If you need help choosing a screen name, start a thread in the Clubhouse. Folks here would love to help you out. :p:D

[sophie]

If you need help choosing a screen name, start a thread in the Clubhouse. Folks here would love to help you out. :p:D


how many people will be banned for "helping" me? ok lets not push this off topic...i had to read 6 pages of off topic stuff thinking there was a date in there. i have school stuff to do tomorrow so i might make a thread Monday night.


Payton

[treitz3]

Of course I'm gonna ask this on a Friday after 5:00 [Great timing, I know :p]

Any word or rumor floating around on a date yet?

[Fireman32]

I was wondering the same thing

[Face]

At least what month?

[dorokusai]

October.

[BaggedLancer]

Are we gonna drink Octoberfest?

[treitz3]

We can make it happen. Spaten Lauger Oktoberfest. They make it once a year. Two thumbs up here dude!!!

[BaggedLancer]

I'll bring down some fresh Sam Adams Octoberfest...the brewery isn't too far away and I have a couple friends that work there. :D

[bigyank]

I will bring some Victory Brewery then in October! :D

Yank

[obieone]

Do I gotta cue up the "Jeopardy" music to get date for this PF, DAMMIT!

[Strong Bad]

I'm definitely making this one whenever it is

For those thinking on flying in to BWI, I'm not too far out from the airport, so I could be available to pick ya up and get you to your hotel. Keep that in mind as the Fest activities get set and you plan your travel.


John

[MillerLiteScott]

I hope it is not the 9, 10 or 11 because I will probably be out of the country.

[Strong Bad]

I hope it is not the 9, 10 or 11 because I will probably be out of the country.


MillerLiteScott, International Man of Mystery!

[kab]

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are close to naming a date for the 08 Polkfest in Baltimore.

We will do Friday at the offices and Saturday at a nearby location.

Stay tuned. I expect to announce it within the week and will provide more details then.

Al

[heiney9]

Most excellent news.

[Refefer]

I think I'm gonna head to this one.

Do I have to paint a V on my head and make lewd gestures to the crowd?

[TroyD]

Do I gotta cue up the "Jeopardy" music to get date for this PF, DAMMIT!

Suck it, Trebek.

Suck it long and suck it hard.

S. Connery

[Strong Bad]

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are close to naming a date for the 08 Polkfest in Baltimore.

We will do Friday at the offices and Saturday at a nearby location.

Stay tuned. I expect to announce it within the week and will provide more details then.

Al

Sounds like a smashing sexy good time!

Giggidy Giddidy!


Quagmire

[Fireman32]

Great news Al. Looking foward to it. I will not miss it for the world.

[Sherardp]

If its sometime in the summer month I'll be able to fly in from Japan and hang out with you guys. Heres to hoping for a date that allows................

[Strong Bad]

If its sometime in the summer month I'll be able to fly in from Japan and hang out with you guys. Heres to hoping for a date that allows................


If you bring some cute Japanese girls with you, i'll make them have it in the summer!

[danger boy]

I'm definitely making this one whenever it is

For those thinking on flying in to BWI, I'm not too far out from the airport, so I could be available to pick ya up and get you to your hotel. Keep that in mind as the Fest activities get set and you plan your travel.


John

John,

I might take you up on this if the offer still stands in Oct.

AL

[danger boy]

We will do Friday at the offices and Saturday at a nearby location.Al


strip club?? :eek:














KIDDING!

[sophie]

can we get a date so i can start begging my parents to let me make the 17 hour drive. hmm anyone from around here want to split gas?

Payton

[Ricardo]

Cough!

[Lasareath]

Ahh Chooo!!!

[lightman1]

Anybody from NC going up..I could hitch a ride or or take anybody in the land yacht...either way I'll be there friday
Russ

[dorokusai]

Closed. Check out the active threads above. Thanks folks for a great Polkfest!