Author Topic: New Texas Alembic gathering ? (Read 155 times)

speicky · « **on:** May 23, 2007, 02:39:14 PM »

Hi, all,

I just wondered if there is a chance for another TX gathering...

I spontaneously decided to visit TX within the next two weeks (probably May 30th through June 5th), perhaps even earlier, surely not very much later, and I would love to meet all of you in person. We know each other through this great forum, we have email conversations now and then... now that I am almost ready for my first intercontinental flight, I want to really enjoy my time over there, and with you guys and gals, I'm sure I will...

btw... There's a Scottish gathering thread around where four young man got together and just had fun drinking beer and talking Alembic... if that counts for the new TX gathering as well it's okay for me, cause I cannot take any of my babes with me, I'm afraid... too much luggage when I have to leave TX again. Just have a beer, or two, or three, or... and talking eye to eye, I would love that !

yours, Christian (on cloud nine)

olieoliver · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2007, 02:44:59 PM »

I'm always ready.
What part of Texas will you be in?

speicky · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2007, 03:16:27 PM »

I'll stay in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, if my mood does not take me anywhere else. Unfortunately, I will not be able to visit the mothership... that will be another challenge, maybe next year.

How is your recovery going ? I had a severe car crash in March, also caused by a drunken fool (assassin, rather), and my wife Meike escaped a frontal assault yesterday... This year is just crazy, but good thing is that it comes to mind that there is no better time to fulfill your dreams than... NOW!

love to you and your beloved,

your Christian

olieoliver · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2007, 08:25:57 PM »

I am doing much better now thanks Christian.

I live in the DFW area and so do most of the cats that were at the last DFW gathering. David and Jorge had the longest drives.

Let us know for sure of the dates and I bet we can get something going.
Weekend of May 30th is real close so let us know soon.

John said he's in, I'm up for it and I'see if I can twist Mike's arm a little (who happens to have a great drummer, hint hint Pete).

Ready to jam,
Olie

jorge_s · « **Reply #4 on:** May 24, 2007, 05:47:50 AM »

Is there any chance Peggy will make the trip with you?

jorge_s · « **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2007, 05:50:10 AM »

Sorry, I started typing too quickly and I didn't read the last part of your post. It sure would be nice to get together again though.

speicky · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2007, 06:11:14 AM »

Hi, Jorge,

sure it would be great if Peggy could accompany the trip. It would not be fair to Bridget and Minnie, though ;-)

I thought about travelling to California when Alembic celebrates the fortieth anniversary. That's when the gathering of all gatherings should take place IMHO, and I surely will bring every baby with me then.

A few minutes ago, I booked the tickets, arriving on May 30th in DFW in the evening, and leaving again on June 5th at noon time. Boy, I'm shivering with anticipation...

Christian

mikedm · « **Reply #7 on:** May 24, 2007, 08:16:48 AM »

I'll be out of town until the 31st, back by that weekend. I'm up for anything. Please copy me on any planning that takes place. If nothing else, I'd like to meet up with you, Christian.

Olie, Pete's e-mail has changed, I'll send it to you privately. I'll let him know that something may be brewing.

olieoliver · « **Reply #8 on:** May 24, 2007, 08:52:25 AM »

HI Jorge, good to hear from you. I sure hope you can make it.

Mike, sure hope Pete can make it. Got his new email thanks.

Looking forward to meeting you Christian.

speicky · « **Reply #9 on:** May 24, 2007, 09:13:23 AM »

Hello, Mike,

great that you chimed in. I have completed my booking marathon (flight, car and hotel). Now... twiddling my thumbs until Wednesday

I feel like a racing horse and the box just will not open till next week, LOL !

mikedm · « **Reply #10 on:** May 24, 2007, 10:46:17 AM »

Christian,

Do you have anything specific in mind that you want to do while you're here?

I'll send my phone contact information via private e-mail. My home e-mail address has changed, so you'll need to update the one you used last Fall, the one listed here is correct.

Mike

2400wattman · « **Reply #11 on:** May 24, 2007, 11:30:59 AM »

Take him down to Harry Hines!! LOL!!

2400wattman · « **Reply #12 on:** May 24, 2007, 11:32:17 AM »

Dang, I'm going to miss this one too......

olieoliver · « **Reply #13 on:** May 24, 2007, 12:59:56 PM »

Now Adam what do you know about Harry Hines? Hmmm

speicky · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2007, 01:00:21 PM »

Adam ! why ? you can't do that to me... just kidding ;-) but I would love to meet you, too, even without Parkbrau beer handy.