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Hi Bernard
I don't think I can make a train until AFTER the 3:06 tomorrow so I'll probably have to take a pass since the next train will get it too late. Enjoy for me!
Debra

What's your plan for getting there from the Port Jefferson Station? Will you take a taxi?

I'm planning on driving from Brooklyn, but it's possible the car is already spoken for.

If I do end up with the car, I'd be glad to give someone a ride, but it would have to be from Brooklyn (close to the 2 and Q trains).

feigede, gee I'm sorry about that. If you think you might get out earlier phone me. I'll PM you my cell phone number.

Zeno, I'm cabbing it from the train to Dan's house. It's not too far.

Thanks for the offer, but I'm probably closer to Penn Sta. since I'm in Greenpoint. I love trains too.

I'm glad to see you're going to be there, a fellow Brooklynite! Yeah!

I live in NYC and would like to come. I don't know anyone on here but am interested in meeting. I just PMed CC2 at the last minute because I thought I had something else to do tomorrow and couldn't make it---turns out it was cancelled.

But in case he/(she?) doesn't sign on and get the message, can someone else who is going PM me with the address and time? I would be driving from Queens right across the LI border. I don't think it's too bad of a schlep.

Doogs: Hope to see you there if you can make it. I will be in Setauket early in the day, but I figured out a way to get there from the Emma Clark Library.

- Mark

I'm coming! The 1:37 train out of Penn looks like the most reasonable option.

I'm going to try reaching Bernard via phone or PM just to try to meet up...those trains have many cars. Then we could share a cab, along with anyone who's with us.

Looking forward.

Great,

See you there RealPlayer.

For those who are taking the 1:30 ferry from Bridgeport, look for a chubby guy with a tan sport coat, and probably a pipe (that's me) :-)

Thanks for the directions, folks, looks like I'll make it.

Now, does anyone have a book of Schubert impromptus to bring? One of the few things I can play without embarrassing myself, but I don't have my music with me and can't play from memory.

I came very close to coming, but I just couldn't get away this weekend - drats! I hope you all have (are having) a wonderful time and that you post a gazillion pictures.

What, no pics or reports yet??? Of course, some resumed festivities today at LJC's place with his Hamburg D, so that could be one reason...

I'll offer my own report when I've had a chance to gather my thoughts. Still, uh, recovering from a late night. (Left CC2's at 9:30ish, then a long train/subway/ferry ride home).

Lot of lessons learned yesterday.

I had a great time there. CC2 has two of the most powerful pianos I heard to date. He did a great job on the action of the Mason and Hamlin.

The Indian food was delicious (found out it was from the Curry Club in Setauket, not far from Stony Brook University).

I admit that playing piano involves more muscles than you think (I did not realize your back and neck muscles had to be relaxed, and my posture can use improvement). This explains my struggle to reach the keys at times, and I thank everyone who pointed this out to me.

The important lesson I learned is to start slow and build up speed. I imagined many of us went through this as well. :rolleyes:

Still recovering from a late night (left around 9:45pm(last one to leave) and got home within 35 minutes (traffic was light on the LIE and the parkways). Perhaps I should had a cup of coffee before I left, but was OK as I had the window opened and the nice gentle breeze blowing on my face as I was driving.

- Mark

Just home from a wonderful piano weekend on Long Island!

Uploading pics and will try to get a post up tonite...


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Oh, how lucky we are to have this PW internet group of friends...

We SO understand our common passion!

Dan,

I would really like to thank you and Pam for the abolutely the best weekend I have had in a very long time. It was really wonderful to meet you and Pam, and meet your two grand babies.

The food was really great. I like Indian food, and don't get it very often up here in the sticks.

I'm still flying up in the clouds, and it's Monday afternoon!

John