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B.I.G. 2019!!! Program updates announcements!!!!
I'm currently on vacation, with my wife and son, in Asheville, North Carolina. Today I took the morning and visited Dream Guitars...Paul wasn't there, but Logan spent 2-1/2 hours showing me around. I'll post more later...but wanted to say that I played guitars made by Jason Kostal, Ben Wilborn and Bruce Sexauer. Along with my intimate knowledge of Edwinson guitars, I can say (with no reservation whatsoever) everyone who is attending The B.I.G. Is in for a wonderful time. I've never had an experience, such as this, in my lifetime...
Thank you Logan, and Dream Guitars. I'll never forget today...and look forward to meeting the men who built the fantastic guitars that I was able to play today. Here's a Jason Kostal (because posts without pics are frowned upon)... IMG_1988.jpg PS...there wasn't a Steve Kinnaird in inventory...and Ben Wilborn you got some good news while I was there [emoji6]
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I mailed my check yesterday and look forward to attending B.I.G.!! Its going to be YUGE!!.....LOL!!!
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Check out these recommendations on a map. Not all of them are actually in the Hill Country - if they are east of Austin, it's less interesting (and challenging) habitat. Not that they don't have their own attractions! Anyone interested in exploring the area outdoors in a less strenuous fashion, I'd be happy to take a few folks birding. By late March our endemic warblers and vireos have returned!
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Birders! Mountain Bikers, hikers, AND GUITARS
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This will be so fun!!! Paul
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I have not biked for a while, but even I know that thing is sexy!!!
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Thanks for the update, I am getting so excited.
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Look at the great group of folks we are assembling. Now you guys are taking the B.I.G. to a whole new level, ie. pre-B.I.G. activities! Biking, Birding, Collings tour. I told you there was a lot to do around here! Our hearts are really into this event and the way you guys are embracing it really makes Kathy and I really happy and pleased!!!! We thank you all. Tom and K
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B.I.G. Extracirricular
For anyone coming to the Hill Country a day or so before B.I.G begins, in addition to biking, birding and Collings tour, you may want to check out some of the Texas wineries in the Hill country that are in "day trip" range. Some are quite potable
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Oh, and I'm a cyclist precisely because of my bum knees. I was a long-time runner (70 miles/week sort of runner) and burned out my knees. I turned to road cycling a decade and a half ago and now have branched out to mountain biking.
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I can second this and if people would like some specific suggestions Kathy and I may be able to help along those lines. We have done a few and the last one that Kathy did was really good! And as an aside, we have already ordered and received the wine for party, some nice stuff I believe. A nice glass of wine, under the trees and stars, listening to some music from some very talented players, yeah, that should not suck.
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It will be awesome to have some good wine for the "mouth agape" corner--Might as well have some vino going in rather than all that drool coming out!
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Not sure about bringing a guitar and a bike on a flight.
I've been a racer for about 10 years. I have done way more with cycling than guitar. Road racers get a bad rap for being an exclusive club. They were substantially more welcoming than local musicians. |
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Yeah. I'm gonna rent a bicycle.
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My wife and I are looking forward to attending as well! Thanks for the nudge Doug!
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