Back in Sunny California

GeneralElectric · #1 07-11-2011, 12:31 AM

Been traveling since Friday morning and I'm back in the Bay Area finally. Won't have much TB since I don't know when I'll have the internets.

All I have is my camping bag and I'll be traveling up and down California with a stop in Seattle at the end of the month. I'm probably going to buy a bass at guitar center in a few days and return it before I go back to NY. Sound like a plan?

Sorry if my post doesn't make much sense, I'm tired as hell.

SLaPiNFuNK · #2 07-11-2011, 12:35 AM

Back Packing to GC to pickup a bass? hehe... that sounds like a bit of a treck! I think they offer shipping...

But hey that sounds like fun, the whole back packing thing...

Good luck, have a nice trip!

You will have a phone on you I hope...

GeneralElectric · #3 07-11-2011, 01:41 AM

I'm gone for a month. I got a pair of boots and a pair of sneakers, some pants, and a bunch of plain white tshirts. I never really pack much.

IconBasser · #4 07-11-2011, 02:04 AM

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Back in Sunny California

I'm sorry

ShredderMaximus · #5 07-11-2011, 05:31 AM

ah man, I was just back out there last week for my moms wedding in Bodega Bay at the Inn at the Tides, ridiculously beautiful and really made me miss my home in Cali.

Texas is dandy and all, but no state can hold a candle to California, especially Nor-Cal. You heading through Santa Rosa? Thats where I grew up!

And BTW, while you're out there you should hit up Bananas At Large, one of the best music shops around. Its in San Rafael.

TBird1958 · #6 07-11-2011, 08:35 AM

Update us, when you're heading up this way if there's a free eve for a beer, there's a GTG in early Aug. as well.

Quickie · #7 07-11-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GeneralElectric

Been traveling since Friday morning and I'm back in the Bay Area finally. Won't have much TB since I don't know when I'll have the internets.

All I have is my camping bag and I'll be traveling up and down California with a stop in Seattle at the end of the month. I'm probably going to buy a bass at guitar center in a few days and return it before I go back to NY. Sound like a plan?

Sorry if my post doesn't make much sense, I'm tired as hell.

Welcome to CA!!

MJ5150 · #8 07-11-2011, 09:44 AM

Stop in Lacey and say hi on your way to Seattle. I'm about an hour south of Seattle.

-Mike

GeneralElectric · #9 07-11-2011, 08:37 PM

I'm flying up to Seattle the last weekend of June. If we rent a car I'll let you know!

crucislancer · #10 07-12-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ShredderMaximus

ah man, I was just back out there last week for my moms wedding in Bodega Bay at the Inn at the Tides, ridiculously beautiful and really made me miss my home in Cali.

Texas is dandy and all, but no state can hold a candle to California, especially Nor-Cal. You heading through Santa Rosa? Thats where I grew up!

And BTW, while you're out there you should hit up Bananas At Large, one of the best music shops around. Its in San Rafael.

There's a Bananas at Large in Santa Rosa now. It's in the same place the Stars Music used to be, across the street from the north end of the Santa Rosa Mall downtown. In fact, I haven't been there yet, but I think I might run up today since I have the day off and check it out.

**jmattbassplaya** · #11 07-12-2011, 12:07 PM

You tap that girl?

TheSuzie · #12 07-12-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GeneralElectric

I'm gone for a month. I got a pair of boots and a pair of sneakers, some pants, and a bunch of plain white tshirts. I never really pack much.

If you are going to be staying outside a lot, pick up some tops with long sleeves and a good hat. Also have at least one change of clothes that is not cotton but instead something that can insulate even if it does get wet and also dries fast.

If you are mostly couch surfing but hanging outside a lot, still good to have one long sleeved shirt in the bag and a hat.

S

ShredderMaximus · #13 07-12-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by crucislancer

There's a Bananas at Large in Santa Rosa now. It's in the same place the Stars Music used to be, across the street from the north end of the Santa Rosa Mall downtown. In fact, I haven't been there yet, but I think I might run up today since I have the day off and check it out.

I've been there a few times since they opened and before I moved to Texas, great gear but not nearly as nice as the original BaL in San Rafael, mostly since its just such a smaller store.

BTW its cool seeing a fellow TBer from my old neck of the woods! Partied in the RP plenty of times! Actually more in Cowtitty but they've always been pretty much one in the same to me!

Edit: The best though was Zone Music, I miss that place sooooooo much, especially when they had a license to sell Rickenbackers, thats the only place where I've ever played one, and most of the reason why I still want one so bad! But even afterwards I loved it, they had all the real professional gear!

NWB · #14 07-12-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GeneralElectric

I'm flying up to Seattle the last weekend of June. If we rent a car I'll let you know!

Uh, wasn't that awhile ago?

Be sure to check out BassNW while up here, if you're still talking in the future tense.

If it's July, then send me a PM and I'll show you some good breweries and buy us some beers!

crucislancer · #15 07-12-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ShredderMaximus

I've been there a few times since they opened and before I moved to Texas, great gear but not nearly as nice as the original BaL in San Rafael, mostly since its just such a smaller store.

BTW its cool seeing a fellow TBer from my old neck of the woods! Partied in the RP plenty of times! Actually more in Cowtitty but they've always been pretty much one in the same to me!

Edit: The best though was Zone Music, I miss that place sooooooo much, especially when they had a license to sell Rickenbackers, thats the only place where I've ever played one, and most of the reason why I still want one so bad! But even afterwards I loved it, they had all the real professional gear!

Yeah, I haven't been to the SR Bananas yet, might go today if I can get off my ass to actually do something

I've been here on and off since '87, I wouldn't be surprised if we ran into each other in the past. Cowtitty? LOL

Zone was awesome, I bought most of my gear there, or at Stars in SR or Petaluma when they were around. It's called Loud & Clear now, I haven't been in yet but it looks like they just do consignments now.