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Oh, Dtels Better Half, did ya see you got a mention in my space opera, Commodor Thebes of the Space Navy?
Thebes,
I just read the space opera. It was a welcome relief after looking for the "farmhouse" for two hours this evening. See post under Pilgramage....You have got to be kidding.
I needed some comic relief.
Wish you could be here with us Commodore!
Christy
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The best I can do is "just past 28th Street on S. Main turn right". I wish I could do more to help.
We think we found the right "farmhouse", but we are not sure because I thought it was an "old farmhouse". It actually looks new, if we found the right "farmhouse".
You are welcome to follow us out there when you are ready to go.
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It is a priviledge to serve as a member of your crew.
That is the hardest I have laughed in a long time.
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Dtel and I just drove around for two hours looking for the farmhouse. You would think in a litttle town like Hope and the maps we were provided that finding the farmhouse would be a walk in the park.
Well, it just aint so...IOO (in our opinion) the maps to the farmhouse stink. No offense meant because we know a lot of hard work went into preparing these maps, but they suck.
In the alternative, it could have been dtel's inability to read a map. I was driving, he had the map. After realizing dtel's frustrations I took over map reading, along with driving. I looked at the map numerous times before I could figure out what was going on. In fact, there was a rather large sign that said BANKCORP FARM HOUSE, and that didn't even help.
And...before any of you start any rumours we have not indulged in any drugs or alcohol, YET. After the escapade of finding the farmhouse, we just might.
And...when we got to the farmhouse, if it was indeed THE FARMHOUSE that we found, there was no one there.
In any event, the maps are appreciated. I should note the map to the Plant is excellent. No problems with maps to the plant.
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dtel and I are checked in at the Econolodge. I am posting this thread from our room.
The hotel looked a little rough from the outside, but the rooms are clean and equipped with a fridge.
I think this is one of the older hotels is Hope. Doesn't really matter to me, I will just be hanging my hat, showering and sleeping here.
We will probably go grab a bite to eat and then see if the rest of the gang needs any help.
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For some reason I can't get the list of cell phone names and numbers to print from my email.
Any suggestions? Only the first three or four names will print. I tried adjusting the number of pages before printing and that didn't work.
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We will be leaving in about two hours. When we get in to town, we will let you guys know and dtel will be glad to help.
Since I will be doing the driving dtel should be pretty rested/restless by the time we arrive in Hope.
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I hear ya Christy,
The last party we cooked 450 lbs, plus shrimp, crabs and andouille sausage.
We know how to throw a boil.
Steve
edit: oh and dont dorget your veggies, potatoes and corn.... and we like the corn to be just before peal your lips back hot, if you know what I mean.[
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We are traveling from Picayune, MS to Hope. We usually take I-59 to Hattiesburg, then to Jackson, then 20 to Ruston, LA to see my youngest daughter.
Going the usual way is less miles, but will take longer, because of the Hattiesburg to Jackson, MS leg of that trip, and going all the was across to Shreveport.
I am originally from the Ruston area, grew up there until I was about 6 or 7. My mom then relocated back to Slidell, LA where she was originally from. Graduated from Slidell High School.
I lived in Slidell, LA until I married Elden, then we (he and I) lived in St. Bernard Parish for about 10 years. I finally convinced him that life away from the "city" was much better.
At that point we moved back to Slidell (which was like living in the "city") and then migrated to the Picayune area. We actually live about 12 miles N of Picayune, off Highway 43N.
If it were up to me, I would live in the Tennessee/Kentucky/Georgia/Carolinas area. I love that area.
IMO, you haven't eaten boiled crawfish until you have eaten crawfish boiled by someone from St. Bernard Parish. Obviously, your friends are "amateurs" if they only need one sack of crawfish for a "party". [
] Dtel could darn near eat a sack by himself, no kidding. Crawfish..."now that's good eatin' Paw Paw".
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Thebes,
As always, entertaining, very entertaining.[
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Used to travel those parts, quite often. Cullison should go through Jackson Mississippi and on to Shreveport.
I was going to suggest the same thing. We travel that route all the time. Picayune, MS to Hattiesburg, MS to Jackson, MS to Ruston, LA via I-20.
We will actually be travelling through Alexandria to Shreveport on this trip, and then to 71.
It actually looks like I-20 to Shreveport will be your best bet.
Christy
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[^o)] I thought looking forward to this was a given!
Dtel and I are first timers, so we aren't sure what we are in for.[
]But...we are looking forward to the trip and meeting everyone.
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Thanks for the heads up.[
] No wonder I couldn't get the hand drawn lines to print.
So, it looks like we will be neighbors for a couple of days...
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Did any of you notice the hand drawn, red lines on the maps to the farmhouse and the factory don't print when you print the maps? Or is it just us?
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Just wanted to let you guys know that we cancelled our reservations at Best Western.
I checked out www.choicehotels.com and got a room (king size bed) at the Econolodge for $3l.79 a night versus $71.99 a night at Best Western. There is a drop down box on the web site for discounts, aarp, aaa, etc. Click on Internet user it will reduce the $37.00 rate to $31.00.
Econolodge has most of the same amenities as Best Western. Continental breakfast, free high speed internet, etc. You can request a fridge, microwave, etc. Econologe also has a swimming pool.
I am sure Econolodge is not as "uptown" as Best Western, but changing hotels saved us $l60.00 bucks, since we will be staying four nights.
So... if any of you are still looking for a room, Best Western should have one or two available now, and Econolodge definitely has rooms.
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I'm looking forward to the trip to Hope! (long drive notwithstanding)
That's what I'm talkin about!!!!
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I have been signed in for three or four hours now, double checking for the cell phone list.
Not sure where everyone else is.
If there was a party and I wasn't invited, I'm gonna be mad.
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Okay guys...I had a request to add first names to the cell phone list. I did that...Sent new email to everyone I have emails from...Let me know if you did not get a list with first names on it... also, let me know if the newest list is legible. I did have some last minute entries on the list...if I get anymore I will update list.
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JM
I was wondering why you had not responded! I will pm you with my email address to make sure you get it.
Christy
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The list has been emailed. If you did not get a copy please notify me asap.
I need your regular email address to send the list, as I "group" mailed the list from my Hotmail account.
Please send me an email if you did not get the list.
I know some of you did not get the list because I couldn't add you to the contact group for some reason.
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I had to revive this thread...About two weeks ago we went to the irrigation supply company again.
While finalizing our purchase I mentioned to the manager that owned the (walnut oiled) Forte I's that I was actually looking for Forte II's and the pair in the store was Forte I's. I then offered him $300.00 if he still wanted to sell them. [
] He said he thought he had another pair of speakers in his attic and if he did he would sell them.
Today, I called the manager and asked if he had decided to sell the speakers. I told him dtel would drive the hour and half and bring him cash right them. He said, "Tell him to come get 'em".[
]Dtel got in the car and left immediately, with the biggest smile on his face, (Almost as big as the smile he had on Bourbon Street).[
]Three hours later he was home, with three of the Forte IIs hooked up as front speakers and the Forte I's as rears. I was surprised by the difference it actually made.
I think all and in all we got a pretty good deal.[H]
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Trey,
I'm glad I can help. If there is anything else you need just let me know.
Christy
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I am posting this under General Questions just in case some of you did not see it in Pilgramage.
Please see the thread under Pilgrimage entitled cell phone number list/arrival dates.
I am compiling a list of attendees, cell phone numbers, arrival dates and accomodations to be shared with those attending.
If you want to be on the list please email me with your cell phone number, arrival day/date and hotel accomodations as soon as possible. I will be compiling the final list tomorrow and emailing a copy to each person on the list.
If you do not wish to put your cell phone number on the list, but would like to share your arrival date and the name of your hotel that is okay too.
This list will not be published on the forum. It will be emailed to only to those who responded with information.
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Here is a list of forum members that have emailed cell phone numbers, arrival dates and accomodations as of now:
customsteve, j.4knee, LarryC, BEC, triceratops, DaddyDee, DoubleJ, DrWho, Picky, CycloneJ, Seadog, IBSlammin, pmsummer, kaiser Set say, seti, coytee, Mikebse2A3, Trey Cannon, dtel's wife
If you emailed the info and your name is not on this list please resend info to me.
If you have not already emailed your cell phone number, arrival date and accomodations and would like to be on the list please send info.
If you do not want to share your cell phone number, but would like to tell us your arrival day and hotel accomodations, that is okay too.
I will be putting the final list together tomorrow (Sunday) and will email information to each one on the list. Only forum members that submitted info will be emailed.
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You have got to be kidding.....
in Forum Meetup Planning + Past Klipsch Pilgrimages
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No, we do not have an address for the farmhouse. If I had an address I could have looked it up on my laptop.
Dtel's job was to copy the maps from Amy. I had a momentary lapse of sanity and thought he would be able to tell if the maps were any good. You would think after 28 years of marriage to dtel I would know he can't read a map.
I let him read the map one time before. Our first trip to the Smoky Mountains. We had rented a chalet and the rental company provided a map to the chalet. Following dtel's map interpretations lead me about three feet from the rooftop of a chalet on the opposite side of the mountain.
That incident ocurred about 20 years ago, I thought maybe, just maybe he could handle a map for a town as small as Hope, Arkansas.[
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