Looks like everybody had a plenty of fun!
Hmmmmmmmmm.............
Just the same, I can't remember anyone complain that they had too much fun.
You know Don, it's a good thing we were there to provide a thin veneer of respectability.
Best Regards,
Terry
"Thin" being the operative word, though we couldn't be in two places at once, so whether the "respectability" extended to the two brothers doing who knows what on the lower deck, we'll have to hope.
(-Cal said it was mouthwash, smelled like rum to me!)
Best
Don
It may very well have been Demon Rum that they were drinking, although I had suspected it was Kickapoo Joy Juice!
A bad lot, those two!
Best Regards,
Terry
Another 'Fest in the books
Just finished reading the last 6 pages of comments from the bunch of "Dignified Audiophiles" who attended the 9th Annual Vancouver Island DIY 'Fest. Hmmmmm.
I had a great time. Ruth, our ever-patient den mother, was fantastic as usual. Dave was seen actually Sitting and Listening once or twice (his uFonken / uWoof [?] are a TRIUMPH - astonishing performance). Chris earns the "trooper of the year" award once again - I was getting tired just watching him rocketing from one task to another, smiling all the while.
Terry brought a friend, Rene, who in turn brought a pair of fascinating and beautiful-sounding Hybrid amps. Cal brought his iPod, Rum and his enormously joyful self (no huge speakers, tho'). Bob from CSS was there with all sorts of yummy gear and bits and a couple of very, very good speakers. Gregg appeared and then promptly disappeared to "geek out" with Daniel. Judging by snatches of conversation, they were having a lovely time discussing the comparative merits of goberticktens when used in parallel nikenclotches. Scott, as expected, brought his big smile and BEER!!!!
As an annual roundup of the 'Usual Suspects", it was superb. As a chance to meet some new, and very interesting, people it was a delight. As an opportunity to hear some "way above average DIY" it was beyond words.
I am really looking forward to next year - for the 10th Annual VIDF we will do something really special, like maybe chip in to buy Terry a hearing aid.
Heartfelt thanks to Dave, Ruth and Chris. Warmest regards to all who came. Silent thanks for the delightful weather. And sincere appreciation to the Audio Gods who allowed me to hear some really amazing music from some really amazing gear.
Jess
Just finished reading the last 6 pages of comments from the bunch of "Dignified Audiophiles" who attended the 9th Annual Vancouver Island DIY 'Fest. Hmmmmm.
I had a great time. Ruth, our ever-patient den mother, was fantastic as usual. Dave was seen actually Sitting and Listening once or twice (his uFonken / uWoof [?] are a TRIUMPH - astonishing performance). Chris earns the "trooper of the year" award once again - I was getting tired just watching him rocketing from one task to another, smiling all the while.
Terry brought a friend, Rene, who in turn brought a pair of fascinating and beautiful-sounding Hybrid amps. Cal brought his iPod, Rum and his enormously joyful self (no huge speakers, tho'). Bob from CSS was there with all sorts of yummy gear and bits and a couple of very, very good speakers. Gregg appeared and then promptly disappeared to "geek out" with Daniel. Judging by snatches of conversation, they were having a lovely time discussing the comparative merits of goberticktens when used in parallel nikenclotches. Scott, as expected, brought his big smile and BEER!!!!
As an annual roundup of the 'Usual Suspects", it was superb. As a chance to meet some new, and very interesting, people it was a delight. As an opportunity to hear some "way above average DIY" it was beyond words.
I am really looking forward to next year - for the 10th Annual VIDF we will do something really special, like maybe chip in to buy Terry a hearing aid.
Heartfelt thanks to Dave, Ruth and Chris. Warmest regards to all who came. Silent thanks for the delightful weather. And sincere appreciation to the Audio Gods who allowed me to hear some really amazing music from some really amazing gear.
Jess
Just finished reading the last 6 pages of comments from the bunch of "Dignified Audiophiles" who attended the 9th Annual Vancouver Island DIY 'Fest. Hmmmmm.
I had a great time. Ruth, our ever-patient den mother, was fantastic as usual. Dave was seen actually Sitting and Listening once or twice (his uFonken / uWoof [?] are a TRIUMPH - astonishing performance).
Jess
uFonkenSET 1vo.1 + uFonkenWoofT 0v91 = name is almost bigger than the combined speaker, but certainly not the sound
I give up on the naming convention, and don't for the life of me know how Dave keeps track (or should that be "if")
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and since chrisb simply can't resist the temptation to inject some sarcasm into any exchange:
Jesse, to classify the entire troupe as "dignified audiophiles" could be considered a slight insult to those genuinely deserving, and y'all know whom you is
"I'm not sure I'd want to join a club that would accept me as a member"
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Late to the thread, as usual
Duo and I completely lost track of time hanging over his bench with countless pots of tea. Sorry about that
Did you get my email, Jess?
Thanks Dave and Ruth. I hope to make up for my tardiness at the fest with a spring visit, if OK?
Cheers!
Cal (or Dave, etc.)
Is Tom in one of the pictures? I remember faces a lot better than names.
Best Regards,
Terry
Um, yes, it's the one near the top that says: "Tom sporting his new shirt"
I found the picture at last. OK, I started re-reading the posts all over again
I remember him now. He seemed to be a nice guy...in a Viking sort of way! I tend to think of Danes as "Scandinavian Southerners."
Best Regards,
Terry
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