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The Luxman + Vivid room at last RMAF was great and the people running the room were great too. That pic also reminds me what a badass desktop system you have.

Marc needs to chime in on current house space but he has said previously that he has 5 bedrooms plus lots of living space assuming the family is elsewhere. The numbers do not seem high -- especially if people saying that they are out at this pace! -- so I think we can probably make it work at Marc's. If needed, maybe we could pitch a couple of pup tents in the back yard (and I am not referring to the TICE in shorts here) or an RV parked in front.

Not the greatest first update, but thanks for the info Bryan. Sorry you cannot make it.

Marc, can we get a little more concrete on the plan? Sorry to nag, but I'd like to figure out if there are accommodations anywhere close and I am not sure how many people are coming and how many you can reasonably handle, etc. At one point you were thinking your wife and kids would stay elsewhere, but I am not sure if that is the plan at this point. I would assume that will dictate how many you can sleep -- especially those who might need their own room like Shelly or Mike & Debbie -- but it will also dictate to some extent what kind of nonsense will be tolerated if civilians are present. Also, can you send me your address by PM, and any hotels/motels you know of that are close, so I can make a futile attempt to find extra accommodations? To nail down the numbers, everyone who is planning/hoping to attend should speak up now and I will update this post with a list of attendees. Indicate if you are planning on staying at Marc's, whether you have another alternative, or whether you want another alternative. Here's a start from what I can tell so far: Definite to Mostly Definite Marc -- staying at Marc's Steve Tice -- staying at Marc's Mike & Debbie -- staying at Marc's (need a room) Shelly -- staying at Marc's (needs a room) or a hotel Fitz -- staying at Marc's or hotel if his boyfriend attends (so precious ) Naaman -- staying at Marc's Al -- staying at hotel or Marc's if not available JP -- staying at hotel or Marc's if not available Mikey -- staying at hotel or Marc's if not available Ken -- staying at Marc's Grahame & Joanne -- staying at hotel or Marc's if not available Definite Maybe Jeff (VPI) -- assuming conflict goes away Alex Mike (Tyrion) Gene Monsieurguzel Tyler (I'll believe it when I see it) Chris (Dreadhead) Scott (Manaox) Vicki Jacob Jeff (Emelius) Albert (Mr. Slacker) Jim Raffy Gear, beer, and booze lists to follow, as applicable.

Happy birthday Carl, Peter and acidbasement! Cheers3

Jeff made me a very happy man by selling me his beloved Panerai Luminor that I have lusted after for a long time. Thanks Jeff!

Take THAT Hubby Tim!

Have a great one Queen Victoria!

I am very upset with Tim the Hubby!

Thanks team. 4-run inning was fun. Need more now though. @Tim: sorry but we're going to the series this year.

At Game 1 of the NLCS with my 90 year old dad who didn't think he would ever go to another game. Losing right now but still thrilled to be here with him.

I'm just glad that your MBP crap out on RISE night. Don't turn it off the day of the gig or even close it, so you don't have to live through the fear of re-starting when you arrive. Good luck Knucks.

Pinnacle in the hizouse!!! Have fun setting up (super easy) and happy listening Chris!

Don't forget the gelato in that espresso! WIN WIN WIN!!!

Total fail so far. Not a pic or a peep or a tweet or anything!

Good news overall, Shelly. We already know you're tough so don't worry.

^Very strange first post, but welcome to HC. Read and abide by your welcome PM and all will be well. 677 + 21 = 698 Met at work between college/law school, and went on our first date after about a year. We went night clubbing and as I was dropping her off at about 4am I asked if she wanted to go to a family party my brother was throwing that same day. Oddly, she said yes and met my entire family -- including at least one sister and one sister-in-law who were pregnant at the time -- just hours later. We've been together for the 26 years and two months since that date.

Are you Chuck Norris? I worked in the morning, went to Stanford for a tour with my daughter, and sweated out the last couple of innings during the admissions presentation with only contraband text updates to inform me of progress in the Giants game. Fucking amazing the Giants came back from 0-2 at home to sweep 3 from the Reds away. Now I get to see some post-season ball after all! GO GIANTS!

I found some footage of Naaman's arrival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz3Cc7wlfkI&noredirect=1

On Friday, I saw Branford Marsalis play solo for the first time ever supposedly. It was at Grace Cathedral in SF and he alternated between tenor, alto and soprano sax almost every song, and ranged from standards to classical to complete freeform. Very cool, and one of the best uses of the 7-second delay front to back in the church that I have heard.

Nice 5-cocktail run!

That was last week. 80,000 people showed up for the free concert. Set some Guinness book record for most people simultaneously doing the stupidest dance. Too bad I missed it.

I wondered where you'd been hiding. Glad you're feeling better. Gangnam Update: The outdoor K-Pop concert the hotel warned about has just started and I feel like I am there. It's very close and very loud. I can't go to sleep for a few hours anyway, so no biggie. I wonder if Psy will make an appearance?