Heads up for Az.Carport Pickers.

Ray Jenkins · Post by **Ray Jenkins** » 2 Aug 2006 2:09 pm

The carport jam is scheduled for Oct. 29th this year.Jody Cameron will be coming in from Houston this year,we can,t wait too hear him play with our "A" Team back-up,Denny Sarver on Bass and Ron Corbin on drums.Hope Bill Roten can be here on fiddle.Just talked to Fred Justice and he will play as always,bless his heart.

So, all you Az. Carport Pickin members start letting my current wife Dixie know how many are coming.She needs to know how much food to cook.

Jim Cohen,I hope you try to make it again this year.
Ray

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Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 2 Aug 2006 4:09 pm

Ray, I'll certainly try; gotta keep my membership current, y'know...

Ray Jenkins · Post by **Ray Jenkins** » 26 Sep 2006 12:18 pm

Well it's getting closer.The menu is up.Meatloaf,Potatoes Au Graten and Baked Beans.If anyone wants to bring anything, Dixie ask for salad,bread and desserts,she says that will really work out well.Looking forward to this one as always.It just seems like so much fun pickin with all the guys and gals.Will post another reminder later.If you will please,lets start a head count so we know how much food to prepare.NO ONE LEAVES HUNGRY!!!!!

Ray and Dixie

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Thom Beeman · Post by **Thom Beeman** » 26 Sep 2006 4:46 pm

Ray, I'd be honored if you'll allow a So. Ca. newbie to come sit and learn from the rest of you, (and that old guy, Fred Justice). Do you keep a leash on Joe N.? hahaha.[This message was edited by Thom Beeman on 26 September 2006 at 05:47 PM.]

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 26 Sep 2006 5:08 pm

Ah, Ray, I'm afraid I won't be able to join you after all. I am playing the night before for a friend's 50th birthday bash so I couldn't fly out till the day of the event (Sunday) which would also have to be the day I fly home! So, I'll have to miss Dixie's awesome cooking and all youse guyz' awesome picking, but I'll be there in spirit with you all. Got my membership card all laminated and ready for the next usage, though.
Best,
Jimbeaux

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 26 Sep 2006 6:45 pm

I have to be in Chicago that weekend.

Sure wish I could make it - Jim - my membership is a life time membership - check yours it may be too.

C-ya'll soon

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Joe Naylor, Avondale, AZ (Phoenix)Desert Rose Guitar, Life Member of the Arizona Carport Pickers Association, Southwest Steel Guitar Association, Texas Steel Guitar Association, builder of Srolyan Guitars

James Cann · Post by **James Cann** » 26 Sep 2006 8:50 pm

Hi, Ray. I've sent you an email.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 27 Sep 2006 6:37 am

Ray, save my usual spot on the wall there, I'll be there early so I can eat twice!!!

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Fred Justice,
Justice Custom Cases & Cabinets,
Fred's Music, www.fredjusticemusic.com

Hank Rodgers · Post by **Hank Rodgers** » 27 Sep 2006 6:58 pm

Hi Ray sorry I cant make for the carport pickers jam as I wont be in Mesa till the first week of Jan . will call you then Regards Hank

Miguel e Smith · Post by **Miguel e Smith** » 28 Sep 2006 9:18 am

I keep hearing what fun this event is and I know those who go will have a great time. As usual, this is my busy season and I won't be able to make it. Should've had it during August as I could have been there almost any day!

Best of the big F-U-N to the carport pickers.

Mike

Thom Beeman · Post by **Thom Beeman** » 28 Sep 2006 2:01 pm

Ray, do I have to bring my own chair or can I use the bucket Naylor is usually in?haha

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Desert Rose S-10, NV112, Hilton pedal

Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 28 Sep 2006 3:19 pm

So sorry Ray, but I'm going to be on the road that week...I'd love to make it, but my creditors would prefer that I not,

JC

Ray Jenkins · Post by **Ray Jenkins** » 28 Sep 2006 6:07 pm

Well Jody I knew there would more than likely be a problem about being on the road.Tell Zona to aim the bus our direction and all of you show up,plenty to eat.

Thom,plenty of chairs,just bring your guitar.

Joe N. I told you not too change jobs,we'll miss you buddy.

Mike,we will you also I'll miss getting my sugar from Ms T.

A little something about, what the hell is his name again...... OH! Fred Justice.
His CD is out,got my copy today.What a great mix of real music.Mike McGee did a job on mastering and mixing,I know he must of had a mess to work with however he succeded.
Most artist have a CD release party,after talking with Fred we decided the Az. Carport Party will be,"THE FRED JUSTICE CD ESCAPE PARTY".

Hank you never get here this late in the year,Dixie will miss your little dog and we will all miss you.

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Thom Beeman · Post by **Thom Beeman** » 10 Oct 2006 1:24 pm

Mr.Ray, send me directions please on my e-mail. beeman_2@msn.com Joe's no help and Fred, told me to drive north to the Canadian border then go left.It's great to have friends.

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Desert Rose S-10, NV112, Hilton pedal

Roger Buchanan · Post by **Roger Buchanan** » 18 Oct 2006 6:49 pm

Ray, send me directions as well. Want to listen to all that steelin music!
rogbuchanan@yahoo.com

john lemay · Post by **john lemay** » 18 Oct 2006 8:31 pm

Joe send me directions too. I'm coming from Tucson. lemaniac@aol.com

Phillip Lee Thompson · Post by **Phillip Lee Thompson** » 19 Oct 2006 1:37 pm

Hey everybody, Just talked to Ray and got directions to his place. My Wife will bake two or three home made cherry pies the night of the 28th to get us in the gate on the 29th. Really looking forward to seeing everyone and hearing the Monster Picking!!!
Ray did caution me however, to keep the pies away from Fred Justice untill everyone had a chance to sample them

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See you there, Phil and Patty Thompson.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 19 Oct 2006 1:49 pm

Phil, looking forward to seeing you and Patty there, lucky for everyone else I'm an apple and peach pie man myself, but I'm sure ole Ray will take care of those Cherry pie's just fine.

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Fred Justice,
Justice Custom Cases & Cabinets,
Fred's Music, www.fredjusticemusic.com

[This message was edited by Fred Justice on 19 October 2006 at 02:51 PM.]

Ray Jenkins · Post by **Ray Jenkins** » 20 Oct 2006 10:15 am

9 more days,this is gonna be a bigun over 60 people have contacted me,mostly too listen.I have the shotgun out and loaded and have assigned a guard for the food,it's the only way I know how to control Fred.Got a call from A.C.Hooks from Toadfrog Tracks Texas,he's coming,the gun will also be used to protect the "wimmen" as he calls them.
The players are too be Fred Justice,Troy Porter, Arlene Seydel Hollis Pritchett.B.D.Bassett,Charlie Brown,and I'll get things started.
Dixie wanted me to post things needed,bread,salad and desert.Looking forward to this.

Directions:Take Hy. 60 to Kings Ranch Rd in Gold Canyon, Turn left on Kings Ranch Rd.( Walgreen Drug store on NE corner).Go too stop sign turn left on Alameda, go up 2 streets to Jacaranda, turn right, 2nd dwelling on the right with picket fence and you are there.See you Sun. Oct. 29th 2006.James Cann and Roger Buchanan,call me 480-983-1874
Ray and Dixie.

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Bob I. Williams · Post by **Bob I. Williams** » 21 Oct 2006 8:16 pm

Ray and Dixie: I'm going to try to make this one,And listen to some good steelin,If I can get away. BOB

Rand Anderson · Post by **Rand Anderson** » 23 Oct 2006 12:00 pm

here is mapquest for Ray's place http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=5757%20S%20Jacaranda%20Rd&city=Gold%20Canyon&state=AZ&zipcode=85218%2d6852&country=US&geodiff=1

Phillip Lee Thompson · Post by **Phillip Lee Thompson** » 26 Oct 2006 11:10 am

b0b : Just in case there might be any confusion over this posting : I.E. Ray being in the hospital,and this get together cancelled for now -- should this thread be closed ?? Going on Fred Justice's thread above ? Phil Thompson.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 26 Oct 2006 12:21 pm

This event has been postponed till Ray gets out of the hospital and is healthy enough to host it, I'll keep you all informed as I get the news, thanks.

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Fred Justice,
Justice Custom Cases & Cabinets,
Fred's Music, www.fredjusticemusic.com

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 30 Oct 2006 6:23 am

Boy did I miss you looked very quickly to see what happened to Ray.

Glad to hear he is back and recovering.

Keep that smile Mr. Ray you are in our thoughts a prayers.

Joe

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Joe Naylor, Avondale, AZ (Phoenix)Two Desert Rose Guitar now that the stolen one is home, Life Member of the Arizona Carport Pickers Association, Southwest Steel Guitar Association, Texas Steel Guitar Association, builder of Srolyan Guitars