General Discussion

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Well, it is time to start thinking about and making plans for Carverfest 2024.  This will be the 18th edition of the longest running audio festival event of its kind.  Please watch here as I will be posting cabin reservation information, etc,

 

Carverfest 2024 will take place again at Watershed Resort (part of Stonewood Cabins) near Bryson City NC.  The event will run officially from Wed September 4th through Wednesday September 18th.  You certainly do not have to stay 14 days, many come for a long weekend or only 6 or 7 nights.  We get significant discounts that are more attractive the more days you stay.  You can actually enjoy these rates from Tues night, September 3rd through the end of September.

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Good morning to all,

 

I have not counted the exact days, but it is less than 6 months until Carverfest 2024.  The cabins are pretty full at this point.  Ray has decided not to attend for the entire time, so Cabin 6 is available.  Ray told me he is still planning to come for a few days and may stay off site.  My latest discussion with Bob and Peggy indicates they are still planning to return.  I sure hope so!

 

The rates have been finalized.  I will post a new version of the calculator in the files section.  After no increase last year, there is about a 5% rate increase for this coming fest.

 

Please respond here, call me or otherwise contact me with your intent to exercise your "dibbs" by April 15.  Reservations should be made to Stonewood no later than June 15 with deposits made.

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Good Sunday Morning to all,

 

I have heard from many of you already.  Thank you.  I would like to pass on that has recently as yesterday Bob and Peggy indicated very positive intentions to attend for 9 days.  That is good news.  Many of you that have not met Bob should consider and make an effort to attend.  The first year you would come because of Bob.  After that you return because it is just a great time with great friends.

 

Cabin 6 is still available.  It is a three-bedroom cabin and is perfect for a group to share.  With three people (or couples) sharing it becomes very affordable.  A one-week stay is $2287.  Divided three ways is only $109 per night.  A 9-night stay kicks into the next discount tier and it drops to $95 per night ($2576 total).

 

Angelo (angelod307) has expressed some interest in 6 and could be trying to put together a group.  I don't know how often he visits this site.  If you want to connect and he does not respond to a message, reach out to me and I will facilitate a connection.

 

Ed

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Good Day to All,

 

It is only 112 days until the official start of Carverfest 2024.  Please be reminded that reservations must be confirmed with Stonewood and deposits paid by June 15.

 

Contact for Reservations

 

Desiree Matlack

Office   : 828-222-0802

Cell       : 252-305-9995

Email    : desiree@stonewoodcabins.com

 

Our contact on site for questions about cabins or other issues is Brittany Trussel

Cell 828 735 9054

Email : Brittany@stonewoodcabins.com 

Edited May 28, 2024 by sea

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Hi Everyone,

 

I heard from Peggy, Bob Carver's wife, yesterday.  I am delighted to report that she and Bob are still set to attend!!

 

Ed

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[straylight 394]

Reached out to Peggy via text this morning on the same text thread we had started last year about Bob possibly staying at our cabin in 2023...she responded quickly saying they are indeed coming. WOW!  This is indeed thrilling news for the next Carverfest.

 

I also asked Peggy if Bob would be able to sign the Vacuum Tube Reference preamp way back from his CARVER days...

 

 

 

When she asked if I would bring a marker I said "I'll bring the marker if you bring the Bob!"  Can't wait to get this puppy signed. 

Edited September 9, 2024 by straylight

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Yes.  Glad they are coming.

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Hey, all. Tom here. I made it home safe and sound (the ladies wanted to know....the men could have cared less). Thanks everyone for such a great time!!!

 

It was nice to see the gang again and listen to some great tunes.

 

Tom

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Some of the photos I took while I was there...so those who could not make it can live vicariously through the start of the event.

Tom

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 10, 2024 by treitz3

[ChrisTFM35 665]

This looked like a good time. How is Bob doing? Did he discuss any of his creations? 

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Hello, Chris. We always discuss his creations. Bob is no stranger to discussing anything and everything when it comes to audio.

Bob was doing fine until about day three, when he was quarantined due to apparently contracting COVID. He is getting older (obviously) as time marches on and while he was moving slowly, he's still up and about when he can be. Peggy is taking great care of him and his needs. He had an "incident" before flying out, so he is wearing an arm sling. He went to go get out of his vehicle at home (his driveway is on a slope), and got off balance. When he went to go grab the car, his hand slipped, so he kept going down the driveway trying to regain his balance and gravity ended up getting the better of him. He landed on the ground toward the end of the driveway and hit pretty hard, parallel to the ground.

He was in good spirits (as always) and he's still full of spunk, when it comes to talking shop about audio. I'm not quite sure if he will be able to make it to another CF. I know full well that his mind says, "YES" but his body is telling him another message. We can always hope, but I wouldn't hold your breath.

 

Tom

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This guy......this guy.......

There are 3 people in the foreground. Mark pops up like, "Where's Waldo"?

Slacker....

He has some of the BEST taste in music.  "Mark" my words...

Tom