...as it gets closer, I'm starting to drag my feet at the thought of the 650 mile, 10-12 hr drive it's going to take to get me there. And I've gotta be back on Sunday, so I'm going to need to leave Saturday morning.

Give me some encouragement here.

Bryan Kimsey
http://www.bryankimsey.com

Bryan

I hope you do show up. I'm looking forward to meeting you along with everyone else. I've read your posts and advice on several other sites and mailing lists.

I am also looking forward to hearing you speak about instrument setup...I think it will be really interesting.....


I do hope you can make it. I think everyone will really enjoy your company and knowledge.

Hope to see you there, if you can make it

C'mon, Bryan, we need you there. Steve McCreary was commenting to me the other day when I was over there that he's sure looking forward to seeing you. Bill Collings is supposed to be there Friday morning to talk to us too. Like schewnman, I'm really looking forward to meeting you and hearing your presentation on intrument setup.

Hey I was hopin' ta gitchur opinion on my first guitar I built, a Martin D-28 kit. I used info fromyur website to do some of the setup on it. Good info. I was raised in Hobbs, NM. Guess you're a bit north of there, 'tis a long stretch a road 'tween here 'n there but hope ya can make it. Lord bless his trip ayund his time!

Professionals built the Titanic....An amateur built the Ark.

Please be there!! I almost catch on a flight to join.. so don't miss this wonderful chance for gathering with other Collings Lovers!

I am sure the factory tour will give you a lot of info. about Collings Contructions, and tips about repairing a Collings etc.

Come on! You can do it! I planned a business trip around this so I could make it and I'm staying 5 days. It will be fun. Friday is the day anyway. Yeah, we'll hang out Saturday and do some stuff, but Friday is the main event. I'll even give you a copy of my latest CD. Woo Hoo! Now there's something you don't want to miss! Besides, I was hoping you would bring a guitar I could play so I'm not stuck playing my Taylor Baby all weekend.

I'm heading to the airport in a few minutes. Better hurry folks! Last one in plays plywood guitars!

See Bryan....we all want you to show up so to quote Bob Barker...

"Come on Down!!"

Barring war or heavy snow tonight (neither forecast just yet), I'll be on my way in the morning. Hope to arrive Thurs night and we'll see you for breakfast on Friday.

Bryan Kimsey
http://www.bryankimsey.com

Well, I made it to Austin. I waiting for the rest of you guys. Trying to make my fingers fit the Baby. I just got back from a nice dinner meeting, more dinner than meeting.

Bryan, I'm glad to hear you will make the trek.

I just had lunch with my parents and I'm leaving for Austin in about 5 minutes ...Woo Hoo!

Sunny Skies and good tunes in the car. I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone and having a great time.

See Ya'll There.

Well, it's happening! We had a great day yesterday. In a surprise move, Bill Collings gave us the tour and spend about 4 hours with us. We went over everything starting with the wood coming in thtough final setup. More fun today and another update with more details later. It's off to breakfast at Trudy's, then Tom Ellis inlay, then the Gibson roadshow.

Thanks for the Update Rockerbob!! Can't wait to see all the pictures and more reviews from others who joined!!!