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Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:34 am**

Since South Bend and MRFest!!
To think a year ago right now a great many of us were hungover if we even remembered our own names.
And about to see one of the most awesome line up of bands and performers, ever. It is where I met a lot of wonderful people who became irreplaceable friends, it is where I met my future roommate, and some who have become like family. A whole year... already!!

This past year has gone by really, REALLY quick. A lot has changed, a lot is still the same... but that weekend was one hell of a time.

Time for the next one, Drew. A year from now would be a good time frame to shoot for. :wink:

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:42 am**

I've been thinking about that a lot this week. It was a weekend that most of us will never forget! I miss all the great friends I made that weekend. I look forward to doing it again sometime, maybe like in 2009?

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:49 am**

It really was a great weekend. It was great meeting so many new people and forging even closer friendships with those we already knew. It's what allows me to say to my kids when songs come on the radio "I heard that live last year" when various bands who are part of Scrap Metal and the others performed their hits with them. My kids are over that by the way :lol:

It really was a great weekend for a lot of reasons and I hope that Andrew is able to pull off another one in 2009 as he hopes

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:58 am**

I hope he does to...but it better be local for me.

If he doesn't do another one, maybe I'll do a Titofest. :lol:

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:05 am**

Tito wrote:I hope he does to...but it better be local for me. If he doesn't do another one, maybe I'll do a Titofest.

aka CATT® (Chicago Annual Twister Tournament) :lol:

Thanks , but no thanks.
I , like many others , stick to MR2009 instead

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:06 am**

Rhiannon wrote:Since South Bend and MRFest!!
To think a year ago right now a great many of us were hungover if we even remembered our own names.
And about to see one of the most awesome line up of bands and performers, ever. It is where I met a lot of wonderful people who became irreplaceable friends, it is where I met my future roommate, and some who have become like family. A whole year... already!!

This past year has gone by really, REALLY quick. A lot has changed, a lot is still the same... but that weekend was one hell of a time.

Time for the next one, Drew. A year from now would be a good time frame to shoot for.

Here! Here!

Was a great show and met some wonderful people! Celebrated exactly one year later by seeing Scrap Metal (with JSS, Eric Martin and Kip Winger) and meeting some more wonderful people this past weekend! Fantastic show!

Looking forward to the next MRFest!

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:06 am**

trust me Rhi...ALL the years are going fast...really fast.

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:16 am**

Maui Tom wrote:trust me Rhi...ALL the years are going fast...really fast.

Cheer up, damn you.

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:25 am**

Rhiannon wrote:
Maui Tom wrote:trust me Rhi...ALL the years are going fast...really fast.

Cheer up, damn you.

yes ma'am.....

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:08 am**

My friends and I were talking about this last night....yes, it was a grand time. My friends and I aren't in with the in crowd, but we were there and we had a really great time just being together and celebrating the music.......stange man in our party room and all... :shock:

I'm not much of a techy type...but here is a few picture reminders that I took.....

I hope another MR Rockfest will happen!!!!!

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:18 am**

It was definitely a great time, and I'm privilieged to have met and hung out with many of you. I really, really hope there's another MRFest someday!

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:49 am**

Deb wrote:
Rhiannon wrote:Time for the next one, Drew. A year from now would be a good time frame to shoot for.

Here! Here! Was a great show and met some wonderful people! Celebrated exactly one year later by seeing Scrap Metal (with JSS, Eric Martin and Kip Winger) and meeting some more wonderful people this past weekend! Fantastic show! Looking forward to the next MRFest!

Deb's right! We had a great time at MRFest last year, and then seeing Scrap Metal again this weekend was a blast! We're definitely ready to do it again in 2009! Nothing beats great music and hanging with awesome friends!

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:52 am**

ahhhhh.

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:29 am**

I had a blast and still can be found beaming over it often!
Thanks again Andrew for making it all possible.

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:56 am**

Late 2009 is on my mind... We'll see...

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:59 am**

Andrew wrote:Late 2009 is on my mind... We'll see...

Vegas Andrew...we will storm the place...

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:59 am**

Andrew wrote:Late 2009 is on my mind... We'll see...

Drew, one question....

You said it wouldn't be cost effective to get bands from Europe....how about from Canada?

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:26 am**

Can't believe that was a year ago already. Loved seeing all those musicians on stage

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:33 am**

StocktontoMalone wrote:
Andrew wrote:Late 2009 is on my mind... We'll see...

Drew, one question....

You said it wouldn't be cost effective to get bands from Europe....how about from Canada?

Tried Harem Scarem last year and it was still expensive. Will depend on what bakcing and sponsors I can conjure up.

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:34 am**

Andrew wrote:
StocktontoMalone wrote:
Andrew wrote:Late 2009 is on my mind... We'll see...

Drew, one question....

You said it wouldn't be cost effective to get bands from Europe....how about from Canada?

Tried Harem Scarem last year and it was still expensive. Will depend on what bakcing and sponsors I can conjure up.

I thank you for the response, sir......

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:58 am**

Andrew wrote:Late 2009 is on my mind... We'll see...

THANK YOU, Andrew!

I'd LOVE to meet the peeps here....oh, and bring Mark along for the ride.... :lol:

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:43 am**

Andrew wrote:Late 2009 is on my mind... We'll see...

'Atta boy. :wink:

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:03 pm**

Of course DOKKEN will be a staple at the 2009 MR Fest

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:23 pm**

weatherman90 wrote:Of course DOKKEN will be a staple at the 2009 MR Fest

DOKKEN will be headlining! Too bad it's going to be in Dubai... LOL! So far Dokken hasn't come anywhere close to me to get to a show, except for Nashville, and that was right in the middle of the work week.

South Bend was one event I really wish I wouldn't have missed. I was brand new, and didn't really know anyone, but I'm sure I would have by the end. Still, the way this year has gone, can't say I'd change a thing... there will always be another one!

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:24 pm**

Deb wrote:Celebrated exactly one year later by seeing Scrap Metal (with JSS, Eric Martin and Kip Winger) and meeting some more wonderful people this past weekend! Fantastic show! Looking forward to the next MRFest!

SERIOUS?!? SWEET!!!

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:39 pm**

Rip Rokken wrote:DOKKEN will be headlining!

I need to sell tickets dude....we will do better than that

[With all due respect...haha]

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:45 pm**

Andrew wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:DOKKEN will be headlining!

I need to sell tickets dude....we will do better than that [With all due respect...haha]

Lynch Mob? :lol:

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:49 pm**

Andrew wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:DOKKEN will be headlining!

I need to sell tickets dude....we will do better than that [With all due respect...haha]

Get Foreigner.

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:55 pm**

Rip Rokken wrote:
Deb wrote:Celebrated exactly one year later by seeing Scrap Metal (with JSS, Eric Martin and Kip Winger) and meeting some more wonderful people this past weekend! Fantastic show! Looking forward to the next MRFest!

SERIOUS?!? SWEET!!!

Yep, great show! And "sweet" is definitely the word to describe him. Check out pics and video and what a great guy Kip is, down in JSS' forum. He's the one who took my AV pic.

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