It's Getting Closer

[mikhailwatt]

No Hiwatt Bob? Bummer.

[Mike B.]

Well, damn. My drummer was all ready to ask "How come you have to use all of those pedals? Why can't you get tone from your fingers, soul, strings, and amp like all those other guitar players." Well, now Keith will have to turn to me and say "Mike, how come you suck on bass?" Thanks a lot.....

All kidding aside, I'm truly sorry you won't be there. I knew damn well that jamming with you would have been A-OK, A-#1! Damn. But I do indeed understand.... Next year!

Mike
Disappointed Bass Player
Rats!

[lp59pete]

I'll bring a couple extra pedals in your honor. Crap, I hate to hear that. I hope to see you next year.

[OldSchoolDave]

Whoohoo! The countdown timer is down to Zero Days .

May be in for a bumpy ride. The weather "experts" are predicting thunderstorms for the Twin Cities this afternoon. Hope I arrive at IND in time to meet everyone for dinner at the Mexican restaurant (good food there).

See youse guys in a few hours!

Dave

P.S. Just won't be the same without Hiwatt Bob roof surfing into Columbus .

[Mike B.]

Keith and I will be leaving in about an hour--once he gets here with this pick-em-up truck. I can't wait....

I figure we'll set up where you tell us and then hang out while all the others work their asses off.

Look out! Here come The Hiwatt Rhythm Kings (or something like that)!

Mike

[OldSchoolDave]

The forecasted storms have stayed away and, so far, my flight is listed as "On Schedule". Keeping fingers crossed we get in the air before any weather slowdowns.

Reporting live from the MSP Worldclub,

Dave

[lp59pete]

Don't drink all the beer! Chris and I are headed up there early tomorrow morning. Chris thinks one of you guys ate at that mexican restaurant last year and stopped up the toilet right before he went in!

[Dr.HI-TONE]

It is great so far! Some incredible amps!
and very cool guys!!!

We will need more beer tomorrow!

[OldSchoolDave]

It is great so far!

Yeah - who needs sleep ???

Already an impressive collection of Hiwatts assembled. Can't wait to see what tomorrow - scratch that - TODAY brings .

Dave

[Hiwatt Bob]

dammnit--i wish i could be there!!

but i am getting a ton of shit done here. if you get a chance, post some pics....if for nothing else, just to rub it in my face a little.

[OldSchoolDave]

if you get a chance, post some pics....if for nothing else, just to rub it in my face a little.

O.K., but remember, you asked . Just time to upload & post a few and THEN I REALLY need to get some sleep!

The calm before the storm:













Warming up:







Phil's pedalboard, as semi-surrogate for Hiwatt Bob's pedalboard:



Mikhailwatt's pedalboard, as semi-surrogate for Hiwatt Bob's pedalboard:



Bill Jansen's Reeves Amplification demo:









Saturday night jam....at a relatively safe distance:



Wish you were here!!!!

Dave

[Hiwatt Bob]

thanks for the pics dave...

it's like your friend calling you from the party of the year--and you're at home grounded by your parents. makes me sick to my stomach.

wish i could be having a late-night jameson on clayton's porch right now.

did mike B lose even more hair?

[Hiwatt Bob]

see how sad hiwatt bob is:

[OldSchoolDave]

Cheer up, H.B.

I'm bringing you a souvenir T-Shirt !

Dave

[Hiwatt Bob]

Cheer up, H.B.

I'm bringing you a souvenir T-Shirt !

i'm sure it will be later...but right now it's not much of a consolation.

how goes day 2? anybody deaf yet?