stratocaster Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Greetings everyone, Just wanted to check with our SoCal members on their interest in getting together at my place in Carmel Valley (San Diego) for drinks/dinner(or lunch) and some music.. My family has been vaccinated and we have been having small get togethers with family and friends. All you have to do is just present yourself and I will take care of the rest. Of course, you will be required to provide feedback and critique on my setup.. PM me if you are in and let me know what dates work for you (and also if afternoons or evenings are better)... we have been holed up for way too long and need to get our lives back on track... By the way, this offer stands for anyone who plans to be in the San Diego area so if you are looking for an excuse to make a trip to San Diego, I will make it worth your while.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daverz Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 I'm in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area. I just got my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine yesterday, so in a couple of weeks I should be OK in public...at least Covid-wise, I still need to re-acclimate to social situations. Have you ever been to the West Coast Brucknerthon? It's a yearly gathering of Bruckner enthusiasts. We've been meeting in 4S Ranch in recent pre-pandemic years. (Well, Bruckner is not for everyone 😉). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 So is this your form of East Coast shaming? Hmmmmmmm. hahahaha That would be a blast. Hope you guys pull that off. If I lived out there, I'd join you as I too have had my vaccination AND I'm up to date on all my shots at the vet's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Edwards Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 That's an awesome offer Stratocaster! I'm in South Orange County and would love to join. As soon as I figure out how to PM, I'll do it. Play on Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 @Daverz I hadn't heard about Bruckner but now that you mentioned it, I am going to look into his compositions. Glad to know you are in for meeting up... @ctsooner the offer is open to east coasters as well and if your travel plans bring you here, we can have another one of these events... @Steve Edwards Glad to know you can make it. We will shoot for lunch/afternoon session so that folks that are coming from OC don't have to drive in the night.. Let's give it this weekend for members to catch up on the forum messages and hopefully we should have a healthy count early next week and can figure out the dates that work for everyone.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 My brother lives in Poway. If you are still up for a visit next winter, I might just come an visit you (and my brother). Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 3 hours ago, GdnrBob said: My brother lives in Poway. If you are still up for a visit next winter, I might just come an visit you (and my brother). Bob Bob, I am up for a visit from you anytime.... Poway is just 15 minutes away and if your brother would like to represent you in proxy then he’s more than welcome to join us.. if us SoCal folks can coax you to make a trip this summer then let us know what the criteria is to bribe/tempt you 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 @stratocasterHaha! Unfortunately, my gardens have to get planted, maintained, removed, and winterized, so winter is the only time I can swing it. And, my brother has a tin ear... Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huang Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 I live in Rancho Penesquitios, and would love to meet the SoCal guys in person. I like to cook perhaps we could do a potluck of sorts to ease the duress on you and your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 @HuangThrilled to hear that you are right next door. Don’t worry about the potluck since we are used to hosting large parties. Let’s give it one more weekend in case we have folks that missed this post or haven’t got a chance to respond and we can throw some dates out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 I have sent an email with some date suggestions to all those folks who have expressed interest in getting together. So far there are four of us and am hoping that we have some lazy bums who haven’t got s chance to respond and decide to join us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 i am up North in Seattle for summer, but please include me going forward. i can host similar event in Carlsbad at some point... best to all jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 Jim, Not sure what your schedule for the summer is but we are locked in for June 12th. If you are still in town and can join us then let me know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 Dear all, Just wanted to drop an update to everyone that the first Vandersteen SoCal get together did materialize with yours truly, @Huang and @Steve Edwards today at my place. It was great to share and hear different perspectives on equipment, musical preferences and of course get some beers and listening time... hoping that we have more members joining us in the next round... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Edwards Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Udit, your hospitality and grace (along with the delicious food) made for a memorable afternoon. Great meeting you and Rick, a.k.a. Huang. You have a wonderful system and a beautiful abode to enjoy it in. Mark this date on the calendar, it might be the beginning of some beautiful relationships :) Thank you Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 glad you guys got to do this and that you had fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 so sorry I missed this 😉 sounds like great fun. i am in Seattle for the Summer, so shout out IF there is interest in a similar gathering here…. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huang Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Stratocaster is a gracious and wonderful host. Thank you and it was great meeting you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Let me know if you are having a meeting during the winter months. I'd love to visit not only you, but my brother in San Diego. @TomicTime, Hopefully, we can meet, as well. Off topic, Does Vandersteen offer visitation? I'd love to see the manufactory. B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 5 hours ago, GdnrBob said: Let me know if you are having a meeting during the winter months. I'd love to visit not only you, but my brother in San Diego. @TomicTime, Hopefully, we can meet, as well. B Bob, We plan to continue this trend and meet often as schedules permit. Keep us posted of your winter plans and I can definitely make it worth your time. I know some more audiophiles here who are not necessarily Vandersteen fans but do have a lot in common from music, sources, amplification and technobabble perspective. I will have them join us as well. Udit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 17 hours ago, stratocaster said: Udit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 no factory tours. pretty good story there…may have to wait for one of the gatherings…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Vandersteen Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 19 hours ago, stratocaster said: Bob, We plan to continue this trend and meet often as schedules permit. Keep us posted of your winter plans and I can definitely make it worth your time. I know some more audiophiles here who are not necessarily Vandersteen fans but do have a lot in common from music, sources, amplification and technobabble perspective. I will have them join us as well. Udit Hi Bob, This blog is for Vandersteen owners only. RV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Richard Vandersteen said: Hi Bob, This blog is for Vandersteen owners only. RV Richard, Apologize for the confusion...By 'joining us' I meant at joining us at my place for the next get together when @GdnrBob and @TomicTime are in San Diego..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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