Special thanks to Beth and Aziah.... & congrats Kbaim!

[PeteDuBaldo]

When the Group 1 factory tour was winding down, we exited through the shipping area, which was just FULL of guitars ready to ship...

Pic 1 of shipping area

Somehow one of the boxes caught the corner of my eye as I walked past. I stopped dead in my tracks, doubled back to check the box, and sure enough - it had my store's name on it

Ready to ship!

This guitar was ordered by kbaim, and since he happened to be at the Open House....

I found Beth and asked her if it would be possible for me to pick up the guitar and hand it over to kbaim. She referred me to Aziah, to whom I recited the story. She said she would see what she could do. About 15 minutes later, Beth came up to me and says "It's all set, you can pick it up."

So, after the Sterling/Dudley Q&A was over, Sterling joined Keith and I in the shipping area for the handing over of his new Luke.

Wayyyy too cool, thanks

 

[Aziah]

I"m so glad that everyone had an awesome time!! It was a great privledge to have a part in making this weekend what it was. Many thanks to all the fourmites for making the trip out here. And a huge THANK YOU to Sterling and family for giving everyone this opportunity. And to everyone here at the factory who put so much time and effort into this whole weekend...Drew, Jon, Tomas, Ryan and everyone else THANK YOU!!!

Meeting everyone was so much fun! And you'll have to call me soon, Pete, I don't want to forget your account number!!!

~Aziah

 

[Big Poppa]

ditto to aziah and beth fabulous job


I keep forgetting to thank derek Brooks...who kept the artists and their families entertained and moving

Ryan Mc clain is pound for pound the best!

 

[bovinehost]

It's easy to love the EBMM group.

I have often fantasized about Derek's job....hmm, right up my alley, you know?

Then I watched Derek Saturday night and thought, "That guy deserves a raise."

A lot of people worked hard and it showed in the results, but I was actually watching Derek work, and he was like that proverbial one-legged guy in the a$$-kicking contest.

Who loves you, Derek?
We all do, that's who.

Jack

 

[Bamidei]

My special thanks

I would also like to send out some thank yous.

First and foremost to the man (Big Poppa) for giving me the opportunity to plan such an amazing event. Thank you for blindly believing in me.

Scott, thank you for always pointing me in the right direction.

Aziah, thank you for being my right hand women, when I couldn't be there, you were. I cant thank you enough.

Derek, you helped me tremendously with the artists, I think they had a great time.

Ryan McClain, I have never met a more hard working, understanding, and brilliant man in my life. Thank you for eveything!

Dan Norton, you always think of the things no one else does, you are absolutely amazing.

Also, Linda, thank you for taking the ladies (and men) to Hearst Castle, Megan, thank you for putting up with all my invoices and reciepts and Aaron, thank you for always fixing my computer when I couldnt! (I couldnt live without my email)

A VERY large thank you to all the factory workers that came in on their day off to show all the forumites how the factory actually operates. And, a big shout out to the shipping department who always gave me that extra hand I needed.

I had a wonderful time and I truley appreciate Ernie Ball for allowing me to help them with this event and I also want to thank all of you...the forumites...for being so supportive, excited, and easy to get ahold of (hahaha) the past 4 months.
Oh also, I want to thank Jack AKA bovinehost for helping me with the forum awards among all other things YOU ROCK! I hope it will not be the last time we all get together.

"A weekend never to be forgotten"

And...Im out!

 

[bovinehost]

Oh also, I want to thank Jack AKA bovinehost for helping me with the forum awards among all other things YOU ROCK! I hope it will not be the last time we all get together.

Blair, absolutely and positively a pleasure and an honor on my part. You guys did the hard stuff and let me handle just a bit of the fun. What's not to enjoy?

You, my good lady, did one hell of a job.

And whenever it might be, rest assured that this wasn't my last trip to San Luis Obispo to see you all.


xoxoxo

Jack

 

[Beth]

bovines voice was as smooth as velvet on those forum awards -- "have you considered radio?"

 

[bovinehost]

bovines voice was as smooth as velvet on those forum awards -- "have you considered radio?"

Hah! I was in the middle of actually LOSING my voice! I can barely talk now.

Tony Levin to Bovine: "What a voice. Are you a singer?"

Jack to self: "Not anymore."

 

[Aziah]

I keep forgetting to thank derek Brooks...who kept the artists and their families entertained and moving

Ryan Mc clain is pound for pound the best!

I second that 100%!!!! Derek was just awesome with everything he went through this weekend and all the hard work he put in!

Ryan never ceases to amaze me with all of his knowledge and hard work, one of the best people I've had a chance to work with.

And I can't thank Dan Norton enough for his help and hard work and ideas. Simply amazing.

~Aziah

 

[NorM]

Thank you Aziah for yelling me that my phone call made you smile. I love you because of everything you do that I never know about.

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

bovines voice was as smooth as velvet on those forum awards -- "have you considered radio?"

You should hear him late at night over the phone....Jack gives great phone.

 

[Dargin]

I want to thank the two ladies who planned this event and made it possible, Blair & Aziah (Aziah's my right hand woman, and I couldn't possible do my job without her, she is truly the best!)

I would also like to deeply thank Tomas, Derek, Ryan, Dan, Bill, Dudley, Drew, and Jon Watkins for all the help they lent us. Without these people this event wouldn't have been nearly as successful. I would also like to thank Tom and every other employee for making the factory look perfect.

Regardless of the fact that he tries to proclaim Dargin's Delight as a Big Poopa spritzer, Sterling Ball deserves all the accolades for the direction of the company.

Scotty

 

[bovinehost]

Scott baby!

We sure missed you on Saturday. I know you played a role in the Bongo Of Death.

I've been trying all day to think of what to say to you and Sterling.

You guys are something else, Dargin.

Jack

 

[Victrola]

bovines voice was as smooth as velvet on those forum awards -- "have you considered radio?"

Jack, you were great on the forum awards!

You can guest DJ on my show anytime. Whenever you're in Portland.

 

[bovinehost]

Thanks, Vic! I'll try to be on the verge of losing my voice next time I come to Portland!

 

[Aziah]

Thank you Aziah for yelling me that my phone call made you smile. I love you because of everything you do that I never know about.

Thanks Norm!! It was a pleasure meeting you and getting to talk to you. And then you called me and made me laugh again today!!! Good luck this weekend on your School Bus Demolition Derby, I want to know how that goes!! And I'll keep an eye on your Y2D for ya
~Aziah

 

[koogie2k]

A big huge THANKS to Dudley, Scott, Brian, Casey, Drew, and especially Beth for taking us back to our hotel after the Saturday show. She had to make two trips and it was super late in the evening......just another thing to amaze me about the people who work at EBMM.....I know I forgot many names (I am bad about that), but THANKS to all who names I did not mention!

A big thanks especially to jongitarz.....dude, it was an honor and priviledge to finally meet you and shake your hand! You are the MAN!

 

[Beth]

I'm sure I speak for everyone, Koog, when I say that the pleasure was ours.

 

[Aziah]

I'm sure I speak for everyone, Koog, when I say that the pleasure was ours.

+1 !!!!

 

[jeffrey]

And whenever it might be, rest assured that this wasn't my last trip to San Luis Obispo to see you all.

Me either Jack!

We should plan a Texas-area roadtrip! That would be a blast!