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06-01-2012, 11:52 AM
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Dojo: Dartington
Location: Devon
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Matthew Gano wrote:
Hi Mark,
It would be great to meet you if you can make it to Tsubaki America! Cool place to see at the least, if you have the time.
Happy journeys!
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Hi Matt,
Renton is not that far from where I am setting off from. I'm sure I can see you, when I head south.
I'll be in touch around the end of June.
regards,
Mark
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Success is having what you want. Happiness is wanting what you have.
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06-01-2012, 12:01 PM
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#27
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Dojo: Tsubaki Kannagara Jinja Aikidojo; Himeji Shodokan Dojo
Location: Renton
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Mark Freeman wrote:
Hi Matt,
Renton is not that far from where I am setting off from. I'm sure I can see you, when I head south.
I'll be in touch around the end of June.
regards,
Mark
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Hi Mark,
I live in Renton, but the dojo is in Granite Falls, which is about an hour north-east of Seattle; 30 min. east of Everett.
Take care,
Matt
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Gambarimashyo!
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06-01-2012, 12:09 PM
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#28
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Dojo: Dartington
Location: Devon
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Matthew Gano wrote:
Hi Mark,
I live in Renton, but the dojo is in Granite Falls, which is about an hour north-east of Seattle; 30 min. east of Everett.
Take care,
Matt
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Hi Matt,
I know where Granite Falls is, it is exactly where I bought the VW from ( ah.. the wonders of ebay .
Hope to see you soon,
regards,
Mark
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Success is having what you want. Happiness is wanting what you have.
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06-01-2012, 12:13 PM
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#29
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Location: Long Beach, CA
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Mark Freeman wrote:
Anyway, I am really looking forward to meeting many people on this little jaunt, so look out for an older Englishman in an old German bus, looking for new experiences. He maybe coming your way very soon.
regards,
Mark
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Mark
As mentioned before...when you are in Southern California let me know...We can train together and I have some interesting friends you might have fun with.
By the way Dan will be here at Orange County Aiki Kai August 4th & 5th......
\Keep in touch.
Gary
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06-01-2012, 12:20 PM
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#30
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Dojo: Tsubaki Kannagara Jinja Aikidojo; Himeji Shodokan Dojo
Location: Renton
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Mark Freeman wrote:
Hi Matt,
I know where Granite Falls is, it is exactly where I bought the VW from ( ah.. the wonders of ebay .
Hope to see you soon,
regards,
Mark
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Hi Mark,
LOL! That's awesome! Would be a short drive then.
Hope to see you soon too!
All my best,
Matt
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Gambarimashyo!
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06-01-2012, 12:24 PM
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#31
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Dojo: Shobu Aikido of Boston
Location: Peterborough, NH
Join Date: Aug 2010
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
You'd be welcome at Shobu Aikido of Boston.
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06-01-2012, 02:55 PM
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#32
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Location: Left Coast
Join Date: May 2002
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
I'm in the little town of Ukiah, two hours north of San Francisco, and train at a very small dojo here which traces its original lineage to Tohei Sensei. If you are heading southward on 101 rather than 5, I would certainly be happy to have to stop here (our guest room is generally free if you need overnight lodging) or to connect with you at one of several dojos in Santa Rosa area, which is an hour south of here/an hour north of SF.
In SF I recommend Suginami Aikikai, affiliated w/ Hiroshi Kato Shihan.
I agree w/ recommendation of Kayla Feder's dojo in Berkeley.
If you happen to be using 5 instead of 101, I recommend in Sacramento Two Rivers Budo, run by Geoff Yudien and Adam Fong.
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Janet Rosen
http://www.zanshinart.com
"peace will enter when hate is gone"--percy mayfield
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06-01-2012, 02:59 PM
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#33
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Location: Left Coast
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
OH! In far northern California don't neglect Arcata's Northcoast Aikido http://www.northcoastaikido.org/
Tom Read is a very solid aikidoka and its a great dojo.
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Janet Rosen
http://www.zanshinart.com
"peace will enter when hate is gone"--percy mayfield
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06-01-2012, 03:48 PM
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Dojo: Ki federation of GB
Location: Reading
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
Mark very jealous of what you are doing my ki fed buddy! My work takes me to US, and I have trained in a few dojos. I always email ahead and have always had a great reception from evert dojo, I was lucky enough to hit Seattle when Dan was there last year and that left a big impression as you can guess! One of my friends recently did 7 to 8 dojos in the bay area over 10days and came back bouncing and he originated from the same source as us! Keep a blog of your training so us guys back here can enjoy your trip with you!
Safe travels!
Graham
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06-01-2012, 04:12 PM
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Location: CA
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
While in the SF bay area come on by Aikido of San Leandro (right off the 580 freeway). We welcome everyone and recognize rank no matter the source. Morning class is the real gem.
If you time it right I may have a vacant house you can shack up in while you are visiting.
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06-01-2012, 05:10 PM
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Dojo: Aikido Yoshinkan Sacramento - Seikeikan Dojo
Location: Orangevale, CA
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Janet Rosen wrote:
I I recommend in Sacramento...
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... and if you're not too afraid of getting corrupted, you're welcome to visit us as well.
www.seikeikan.com. Just give a call!
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06-02-2012, 09:42 AM
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#37
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Dojo: Dartington
Location: Devon
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Gary Welborn wrote:
Mark
As mentioned before...when you are in Southern California let me know...We can train together and I have some interesting friends you might have fun with.
By the way Dan will be here at Orange County Aiki Kai August 4th & 5th......
\Keep in touch.
Gary
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Hi Gary,
I may well see you at Dan's seminar, I have that on my radar.
I'll be in touch,
regards,
Mark
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06-02-2012, 09:44 AM
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#38
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Dojo: Dartington
Location: Devon
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Hugh Beyer wrote:
You'd be welcome at Shobu Aikido of Boston.
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Hi Hugh,
thanks, I hope I can make it all the way up to the NE from the far SW.
regards
Mark
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06-02-2012, 09:49 AM
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#39
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Dojo: Dartington
Location: Devon
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Janet Rosen wrote:
I'm in the little town of Ukiah, two hours north of San Francisco, and train at a very small dojo here which traces its original lineage to Tohei Sensei. If you are heading southward on 101 rather than 5, I would certainly be happy to have to stop here (our guest room is generally free if you need overnight lodging) or to connect with you at one of several dojos in Santa Rosa area, which is an hour south of here/an hour north of SF.
In SF I recommend Suginami Aikikai, affiliated w/ Hiroshi Kato Shihan.
I agree w/ recommendation of Kayla Feder's dojo in Berkeley.
If you happen to be using 5 instead of 101, I recommend in Sacramento Two Rivers Budo, run by Geoff Yudien and Adam Fong.
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Hi Janet,
I'll be in touch when I am heading south, I'll be on 101 (a much nicer road), so expect a call.
Thanks for the recommendations, I'll be spoilt for choice, so many are coming in. It seems that aikido found a natural home in california
see you in the not too distant,
Mark
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06-02-2012, 09:55 AM
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#40
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Dojo: Dartington
Location: Devon
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Graham Farquhar wrote:
Mark very jealous of what you are doing my ki fed buddy! My work takes me to US, and I have trained in a few dojos. I always email ahead and have always had a great reception from evert dojo, I was lucky enough to hit Seattle when Dan was there last year and that left a big impression as you can guess! One of my friends recently did 7 to 8 dojos in the bay area over 10days and came back bouncing and he originated from the same source as us! Keep a blog of your training so us guys back here can enjoy your trip with you!
Safe travels!
Graham
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Hi Graham,
thanks for that, I hope to set up a blog, so watch this space
regards,
Mark
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06-02-2012, 09:59 AM
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Dojo: Dartington
Location: Devon
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Robert M Watson Jr wrote:
While in the SF bay area come on by Aikido of San Leandro (right off the 580 freeway). We welcome everyone and recognize rank no matter the source. Morning class is the real gem.
If you time it right I may have a vacant house you can shack up in while you are visiting.
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Hi Robert,
I'll be in touch, and thank you for your kind offer. I'll be pretty self sufficient in my van, but a night or two under a proper roof is always welcome. I like the idea of a morning class (in India the class was held at 6.30am, I can't imagine yours will be earlier?)
regards,
Mark
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06-02-2012, 10:01 AM
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#42
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Dojo: Dartington
Location: Devon
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Steven Miranda wrote:
... and if you're not too afraid of getting corrupted, you're welcome to visit us as well.
www.seikeikan.com. Just give a call!
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Hi Steven,
I'm always up for a bit of corruption,
maybe soon,
regards
Mark
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06-02-2012, 10:26 AM
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#43
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Dojo: Philadelphia Ki-Aikido / New Jersey Ki Society
Location: Philadelphia/PA
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
Freeman Sensei,
If you're still interested in Tohei style, there are some Ki Society teachers on both coasts I'd like to recommend. They're in North/South California and North/South Carolina. Of course if you're near Philadelphia, our door is wide open to you. We used to have some visitors from Europe training with us when they were on business trips here.
Best!
Ting
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06-02-2012, 11:16 AM
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Dojo: Suenaka-Ha Aikido of Bloomington
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 170
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
Hi Mark!
We would love to have you visit either our dojo in Flat Rock, NC, or in Greenville, SC which is about 45 minutes away. But if you are short on time, I would happily come with you to harass Phi in Charlotte, NC.
--Ashley
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06-02-2012, 11:45 AM
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#45
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Dojo: Dartington
Location: Devon
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Ting Piao wrote:
Freeman Sensei,
If you're still interested in Tohei style, there are some Ki Society teachers on both coasts I'd like to recommend. They're in North/South California and North/South Carolina. Of course if you're near Philadelphia, our door is wide open to you. We used to have some visitors from Europe training with us when they were on business trips here.
Best!
Ting
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Hi Ting,
thanks for that, I intend to visit some Ki Society dojos, I haven't been to any yet. My own teacher, Sensei Williams, broke away from the KS and formed his own federation, before I joined. I do however, know that I would find much familiarity in the practice. I look forward to the experience and hope I get to practice in your dojo.
regards,
Mark
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06-02-2012, 11:47 AM
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#46
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Dojo: Dartington
Location: Devon
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Ashley Hemsath wrote:
Hi Mark!
We would love to have you visit either our dojo in Flat Rock, NC, or in Greenville, SC which is about 45 minutes away. But if you are short on time, I would happily come with you to harass Phi in Charlotte, NC.
--Ashley
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Hi Ashley,
if you come to see me when I am with Phi, you'll probably find us eating doughnuts and drinking coffee . Hopefully we will take a break, to do some practice.
regards,
Mark
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06-02-2012, 12:51 PM
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#47
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Location: Massachusetts
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
If you do make it to the northeast, you'd be welcome at Green River Aikido in Greenfield, MA. On the big map we look like we're right next door to Mary E. and Ron's place; in fact it's probably a couple hours' drive away at least. As we say in New England, you can't get there from here :-)
From Greenfield to the Boston area is another couple of hours' drive.
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06-02-2012, 06:43 PM
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#48
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Location: Left Coast
Join Date: May 2002
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Ashley Hemsath wrote:
Hi Mark!
We would love to have you visit either our dojo in Flat Rock, NC, or in Greenville, SC which is about 45 minutes away. But if you are short on time, I would happily come with you to harass Phi in Charlotte, NC.
--Ashley
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I better get some kimchee ready to mail out....
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Janet Rosen
http://www.zanshinart.com
"peace will enter when hate is gone"--percy mayfield
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06-02-2012, 07:26 PM
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Dojo: Suenaka-Ha Aikido of Bloomington
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Join Date: Dec 2011
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Mark Freeman wrote:
Hi Ashley,
if you come to see me when I am with Phi, you'll probably find us eating doughnuts and drinking coffee . Hopefully we will take a break, to do some practice.
regards,
Mark
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Donuts and coffee before practice, and then beer afterwards?
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06-02-2012, 08:39 PM
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Location: CA
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Re: Mark's revised adventure
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Mark Freeman wrote:
Hi Robert,
I'll be in touch, and thank you for your kind offer. I'll be pretty self sufficient in my van, but a night or two under a proper roof is always welcome. I like the idea of a morning class (in India the class was held at 6.30am, I can't imagine yours will be earlier?)
regards,
Mark
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Roof and plenty of hot water can be a welcome respite after too many days on the road.
Morning class is MTThF at 6:30am Evening classes (M-F) start at 6:30pm. . Saturday class is 10-11:30 and is all weapons. Unless she is out of town sensei will be teaching every class.
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