Harties Woodstock

NorioDS · 2010-03-01T10:44:57+00:00

So, it's official, my friends @ Harties are cool with us going there for a biggish jam. It's obviously quite far to go on a regular basis but, maybe, once every 3 months is doable. Now, if you guys haven't figured it out yet, I'm terrible at organising things, so I'm posting this thread so you can help me make this happen. We need to discuss what will be needed, and then discuss who'll be providing it, as well as other logistics which simply would never cross my mind but that you guys will think of :) Updated: 12 May 2010: [u][b]Where is it?[/b][/u] Bronze Age Foundry Map (You can also get directions here from wherever you're coming from): http://maps.google.co.za/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=S+25%C2%B0+41'+14%22+E+27%C2%B0+51'+44%22+&mrt=all&sll=-28.45,24.7&sspn=28.574147,39.506836&ie=UTF8&ll=-25.701325,27.868967&spn=0.057618,0.077162&z=14 [quote author=likotzeseasalt link=topic=6624.msg80254#msg80254 date=1273590057] The entrance from the R513 is Nr 16. There are big signs that say Jo Roos Gallery and also Margarte Roberts. Just follow the dirt road, pass the old colapodated white house on the left. Go around the corner (another Margaret Roberts sign) and past a fence on the left made out of grass. Just after that you will see a sign that says Foundry on you RIGHT. As you turn in there, you will see the road fork, take the RIGHT and you are at the Foundry. If anyone gets lost, please give me a call on (079) 384-8612 [/quote] [quote author=likotzeseasalt link=topic=6624.msg71048#msg71048 date=1267515177] Bronze Age Foundry, which is a shed of about 70 feet long and 40 feet wide. The Eastern and Southern sides have walls and the other 2 sides are open, so you can see the sun but you are in the shade always, unless you want to sit on the edge of the foundry and catch some sun. There are several power points as well as 3 phase power if ever needed. There is one toilet and a place to wash dishes, hands, face, brush teeth or whatever. There is a very old, but still working fridge and freezer that can be used but your own cooler would be better (then you are in control of your booze, he he he) [/quote] [b][u]When is it?[/u][/b] May 15, 11am onwards. [b][u]What will be available?[/u][/b] - PA system(s) - A drum kit - 3 bass guitars - 2 bass amps - Electric keyboard - Coupla electric guitars - Acoustic electric - Some harmonicas - 12 String guitar - Shakers - African drums - Electric points - Braai areas - Tent area (where some can pitch a tent so as not to drive home drunk :D) - Lots of parking [b][u]What should each person bring?[/u][/b] - Guitars - Bass guitars - Keyboards - Cables - Mics - Stands (!!) - Monitor amps - Extension cord(s) - Meat to braai - Drinks to, er, drink - A cooler box + ice packs for your drinks and meat - Power strips - Extra strings - Vocals :) (get liefie on-stage!) - Lights (if you have :)) - Sleeping bag(s) - Tent(s) - Water bottles (!) - Braai grids, tongs, etc [u][b]Please keep in mind[/b][/u] We will be in someone's backyard, so to speak. Be respectful of our hosts and of your fellow members. And most importantly, clean up after yourself :) Also: Take care of your stuff. If you're providing lights or borrowing someone your guitar, don't go off and get drunk/stoned/etc. Be around to pack it up again later in the day. A little bit of diligence will go a long way! [u][b]Confirmed Dudes & Dudettes[/b][/u] BoneSaw (Host) likotzeseasalt (Host) Norio (old forum) Poll Results: Will you be there on Saturday? Yes: 4 No: 7

likotzeseasalt

These are the Co-Ords excatly at the Foundry, for those interested

S 25° 40' 59" E 27° 55' 23"

Norio can find the map, but the other one is just fine, it will get you on the dirt road.

For corrections:

Nr 16, Jo Roos Gallery and Margaret Roberts is just off the R513 - I know where I live hea!

Remember, you can always call me if you get stuck!

WantzChas

I'll be attending, but only on Saturday. Can't wait to hear some of you guys in action.

NorioDS

Li, is this green arrow in the right spot?

likotzeseasalt

Hi there everyone !!!! Tomorrow is the day ? 8) ?

This is my final post for the final directions to the Foundry:

There are signs that will lead you up the dirt road as soon as you have taken the Nr 16 (yellow sign with black numbers) off of the R513.

The first sign on left says Foundry with an arrow Straight ahead
The next one is on the Right - Woodstock Harties with an arrow Right
The next one is also on the Right - Foundry with arrow Right

The GPS Co-Ordinates are: S 25° 40' 59" E 27° 55' 23"

http://maps.google.co.za/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=112851318384513888136.00048652da8342f4961b3&ll=-25.682841,27.923091&spn=0.001361,0.002411&z=19&iwloc=00048688d04b223e26fe5

My cell nr is (079) 384-8612 for further assistance. I will be offline as of 8pm tonight, Friday, 14 May 2010.

I am very excited and so happy that you (Norio) and I made this thing come together with the help of our friends!!! So glad that I met you, I have missed your presence in my music life.

See you there ?

NorioDS

Those of you who need to study - maybe come for the afternoon and leave @ 5pm or so? Just a thought. It's not all or nothing, we'll take 1 hour of your time over no hours of your time ?

NorioDS

Oh and if you're bringing meat to braai, bring a bag of charcoal or half a bag, just in case. I'm not sure if we thought of that yet but it just occurred to me now that there might not be any wood/charcoal there so it's best if we provide our own. Even if it ends up coming back home for future use - better safe

likotzeseasalt

likotzeseasalt wrote Hi to you ALL 8)

Steve and I are ready with everything music wise with regards to equipment!

Remember to bring :

Your own instrument
Own chord that goes with it as well as Pedals etc.
Food & Drink
Cooler with Ice
Charcoal or Wood & your own braai grill (we have some but not enough)
Party Favours
Blankets & Chairs or Pillows
Camping stuff (there are places to crash under the Foundry Roof and a room upstairs too. You need only something to be warm and a ground cover)
Shakers, tambourines, and anything that others can use to join in

We will provide :

The whole sound setup
Recording equpment
Drum Kit
Keyboard
Microphones
Video Recording (If anyone has another video camera that we can set-up to record the whole event - please let me know and bring it with you)

There is available to everyone :

Parking
Place to hang out on the grass (protected from moving cars)
Shade under the trees and under the Foundry Roof
Toilet
Tables
Borehole water
Kitchen with hot water
Fireplace at Hendrik's house with lots of room to gather and make food if neccesary

If there is anything else that I have not thought of, please let me know

As we get closer to the time, please call me directly on 079 384-8612 if you have any questions.

Happy sunny day to everyone!

Looking forward to seeing everyone. How many people can we expect so that i can make sure there is enough parking, etc.

Lethe

Norio wrote Those of you who need to study - maybe come for the afternoon and leave @ 5pm or so? Just a thought. It's not all or nothing, we'll take 1 hour of your time over no hours of your time ?

I'll try. No promises.

NorioDS

There weren't a lot of people there but man that was fun ?

I got a lift from Christo (WantsChaz) and we arrived there mostly without incident (we traveled 1km in the wrong direction). Once we arrived, I was pretty much in awe of the cool set up ? I mean, all the gear was there and everything was up and running and just waiting for us to plug in. Huge kudos to Steve and Li for setting that all up! That was awesome to see ?

So, ja, everyone just hung around for a while. We all introduced ourselves to one another and talked crap for a while.

Eventually, Li (vocals), Steve (bass) and drummer-guy (don't recall his name ?) started jamming some of Li's songs. She invited Christo & myself up and we jammed some more, fitting in where we could and then... Stratisfear/Brendan came on stage and pretty much blew us all away ? Great playing, very versatile, and just knew what to play when.

I was cooking in the winter sun (ja no really, it was moerse warm!) and struggled to get "my sound" from my Korg. I normally plug it into my little speakers at home and so hearing myself so loud coming through Steve's PA was something else altogether! Definitely an enjoyable learning experience for me.

Later we braaied our wors and a Peter/Pieter from the forum joined us. He stuck around for a beer or 2 and braaied some wors as well and then left.

So ja, we jammed again a little later and called it a night at around 18h00.

There was probably a grand total of 5 forum members there but it was awesome all the same. And, now, we know where it is, we know how to get there, we know what the layout is like and, ja, I think we're ready to do this again on a larger scale ?

Thank you to everyone who helped make this a possibility, especially our hosts, Steve & Li. You guys had everything set up before we even got there and that was just awesome! PS: Li your directions were spot-on - thanks ?

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Hey, thanks, Norio. It was good to meet more forum members. And yes, a massive thank-you to Steve and Li, who obviously went to a lot of effort to make us feel welcome and sorted. And it was worth attending if only for the story of how WantzChas got his nick... Hahaha!

Neps

Why ohwhy didnt get online earlier, and forgetting my convrsation wth Strat a few weeks ago about this.. I was dead bored in JoBurg today.. This seems to be the great debate that I have with myself. Thus I have to follow a strict rule from now on 'SPEND MORE TIME ON GFSA!!'

NorioDS

A very good rule, Neps! I commend you ?

aja

man i wish I was there! Hopefully the next one will not be during exam time ☹

there will be a next time, right? ?

NorioDS

Yep, I'm thinking of doing one just after the WC and just before holidays are over. So that puts as at around July 17th. How does that sound?

MikeM

Sounds perfect to me ?

Sean

MikeM wrote Sounds perfect to me ?

Thought you were going dude? What happened? ???

Neps wrote Why ohwhy didnt get online earlier, and forgetting my convrsation wth Strat a few weeks ago about this.. I was dead bored in JoBurg today.. This seems to be the great debate that I have with myself. Thus I have to follow a strict rule from now on 'SPEND MORE TIME ON GFSA!!'

Let that be a lesson Neps, I actually had no idea you were back in SA... welcome home ?

Norio wrote Yep, I'm thinking of doing one just after the WC and just before holidays are over. So that puts as at around July 17th. How does that sound?

If that turns out to be the final date, then yeah, Ilse and I will make it :dance:

aja

Norio wrote Yep, I'm thinking of doing one just after the WC and just before holidays are over. So that puts as at around July 17th. How does that sound?

MikeM

Sean wrote Thought you were going dude? What happened? ???

I got entrance to module I expected not to :? So have an extra exam this week.

Neps

17 July.. Ag No.. Then I'm out of the country again.. This sux!! Well, I might be back in SA in September so who knows, then I'll be there whenever these events rise up again!

WantzChas

It was a lot of fun. I especially enjoyed the part where the guy drove the truck off of the foundry. Didn't see that coming. The drunk guy's definition of abundance was hilarious. When there's a next time I'll definitely attend.

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