With Bells On!
 

Deb's Joy and I will be there but Deb will be a bit late. She will bring an (some) raffle item from what she doesn't sell at Gunstock that morning.and then we are going on the Mount. Be there or be square!

Misty Blue

Raffle photos
 

These are the photos I chose to print for the raffle.
2 sailboat pictures that are on the Destination Winnipesaukee DVD.
2 sunset shots of Sunset Lake (my frontyard)

Put Me Down For "2"
 

Had the pleasure of spending some time at Waldo Peppers on Saturday and spoke to Pepper about the forum. I asked her what I should bring and her suggestion was paper goods... so please put me down for the paperplates - napkins - silverware I will watch for the final total of attendees...

PS - the BLT was great.. :D

Bummer
 

Well I wish I could say I was comming to Forum Fest III but unfortunatly I am not going to make it. After over 3 months straight of going to the lake every weekend my mind and body are telling me that after next weeks trip to the lake for the Race in Loudon, that it is time for a Rest.....

Oh well what can you do...oh yes I know....think about and look forward to Forum Fest IV next year.....

Well even though I can't make I hope the rest of you have fun and good weather.......

No longer "hopefully"
 

Mrs. Newbiesaukee and I will be there. I plan on bringing my famous ( within the family) hot milk cake.

Mee-n-Mac 2
Pepper & Waldo 2
DRH & QuiltLady 2
Island Girl 2
Just Sold 1
Rattlesnake Gal 2
Diver1111 1
HermitCover 2
McDude 1
Misty Blue 1?
Gilly20 2?
PaulS 2
SteveA 2
Newbiesaukee 2
Riverat 3
SKIP - 1
gravy boat - 2 (plus girlies, possibly....)
Sunset Bob 1
Carguy 1

Mee-n-Mac 2
Pepper & Waldo 2
DRH & QuiltLady 2
Island Girl 2
Just Sold 1
Rattlesnake Gal 2
Diver1111 1
HermitCover 2
McDude 1
Misty Blue 1?
Gilly20 2?
PaulS 2
SteveA 2
Newbiesaukee 2
Riverat 3
SKIP - 1
gravy boat - 2 (plus girlies, possibly....)
Sunset Bob 1
Carguy 1
joann721- 2

weirs post office
 

Hi Pepper, I have been reading this forum for almost a year now and decided to join to let you know that the weirs post office now offers a key fob for $25.00, you can get into the post office 24/7 to get your mail. i had a problem getting to my mail so i inquired, and to my surprise they had this option. It :) works out well for me so I thought i would pass this on to you and anyone else that might want to get one.

The list is growing and we're going to have such a great time!!!!! :D

Newbie - I can't wait to finally taste one of your recipies! MMMMmmmmmm. :) So very glad you two will be joining the fun this year!

Joann - glad to know you two will be coming also, and here's hoping you're feeling much better! Perhaps a BLT was the secret! :laugh:

mrylmbt - thanks for the info about the P.O.! I'll have to look into that for sure! ;)

And speaking of the P.O. - As of yesterday morning, we have no advance raffle ticket orders! :( Time's-a-wastin' folks!!!!!!! If you wish to place an order for tickets, PLEASE get your requests in the mail ASAP!

Also, I still have "?" next to Gilly20. I'm nearly 100% certain that is an oversight, but just looking for Gilly to post and confirm attendance ...

Mee-n-Mac 2
Pepper & Waldo 2
DRH & QuiltLady 2
Island Girl 2
Just Sold 1
Rattlesnake Gal 2
Diver1111 1
HermitCover 2
McDude 1
Misty Blue 2
Gilly20 2?
PaulS 2
SteveA 2
Newbiesaukee 2
Riverat 3
SKIP - 1
gravy boat - 2 (plus girlies, possibly....)
Sunset Bob 1
Carguy 1
joann721- 2

... so that puts us at 37, plus 2? for Gilly20! Plus there are still hopefully some folks who haven't listed their names as yet, but will do so soon! :look:

Raffle Item
 

We picked up this loon indoor/outdoor thermometer as our contribution.
I also have a couple other things in the works, but they may not pan out.

I'll be there, too!
 

Hi There,
Even though the attendance has passed my age now:laugh: I plan on being there!
Islandsib - 1
Also saw mention of soda and water...I was thinking I could bring a case of water and how about some brownies.
Is McDude donating item from Winni-com?
And no McDude no photos of the Forum Flyer until Victory!!
:D :D :D :D

Nope....I'll be donating the book pictured above instead of the item from the winni.com store.

Winni.com hooded sweatshirt-for the raffle!
 

hello again,
I will be donating a brand new grey hooded sweatshirt from the Winni.com store size XL.
These are very comfy and will ward off the autumn chill.:D
I have enjoyed my own since I won it in the 2005 Ice Out Contest. :banana:

Check is in the Mail
 

Pepper,

My check for the Forum Feast raffle is in the mail to you. We wish we could be with you for this gathering but living in New York is too far to drive for a weekend. Hope you have good weather.

It was great to finally meet you while we were on vacation last month. I understand my mom, aunts and cousins came back to see you after we left and everyone loved the food and company. Thanks for everything. My nephew is looking forward to coming back next year and of course one of the first things he told my sister upon his return to Arizona was that someone thought he looked 25.

If you would like to keep some money out for shipping, because I'm planning to win the raffle, feel free to do so.

Mary

Mary - It was absolutely wonderful to meet you, and your terrific family! I truly look forward to seeing all of you again next year ... by then Stephen will surely look 30! :eek: :laugh:

Now, a bit of information regarding the raffle! Each item being raffled will have a special container for tickets - thereby allowing folks to place their tickets on the items they wish to win. There's an effort underway to create a special place to view all the items in one place, so that folks here can click and view all the items. Bear with us. ;)

So, please be certain to let me know exactly which items you want your tickets to be placed on, so that you have the best chance of winning the items you want. :) If necessary, send me an email once you've had a chance to view everything, and let me know that way.

Give a round of hugs to everyone for me, and send one off to Stephen too, wouldya? :D

Secret Surprise Item
 

Should I fess up to my secret surprise item for the on-line bidders? Or should we keep it for the attendee's only? :devil:

I think it's only fair that we allow everyone who buys tickets to have an opportunity to know all the items up for raffle. Therefore, I am hereby divulging what my contribution is ... Two copies of the Destination Winnipesaukee DVD. :)

Raffle Photos
 

I have added 2 more photos for the raffle.Here are all 6.They are all 8 1/2 by 11 framed in matte black frames.

I Crack Myself Up!
 

Here is a picture of my Raffle item
 

Here is a picture of my Raffle item, I hope:confused:

Wow, RG, would that mean it is the "Official Water of Forum Fest III" complete with sand from Weirs Beach?:laugh: It could work like a snow globe: during the dead of winter, you could swirl it and think of a summer afternoon at the beach! Certainly a very unique item and sure to raise many $$$$$$ for a most worthy cause. It could become the first in a series and a real collectible! Excellent!

Water only!
 

Is it water from the Rattle Snake Island area or will it be Weirs Beach water? If it is from Weirs put a drop on Clorox in please to kill the bacteria.:eek2:

I wish I could be there!:(

raffle donations
 

I'm not sure if we'll be able to be up at the lake during the weekend of the forum fest but i will donate two items to the raffle. Such great causes the raffles have been for.

The first item I will put up is a softcover edition of Three Centuries on Winnipesaukee by Paul H. Blaisdell. Now there is a disclaimer on this book. I didn't do it but I picked this up at a yard sale a few years back. It is missing a photo on pages 55 and 69 and written information on the back sides of those photos pages 56 and 70. I do have the hard cover book and what I will do is scan the missing pages from that book and print them out. Thus you will have the missing pages in the softcover book, just not attached to the binding. Hope that's feasible for all.

My other item is a Pet disaster kit that I put together and sell in my free time. This will be for the basic kit. All you have to do is add bottled water and some pet food, a collar or harness and leash. It includes a backpack, pet brush, several sizes of plastic bags and ziplocks, manual canopener, flashlight, 5 in 1 whistle combo, 2 foldable pet food/water containers, pet neckerchief that can double for a bandage or collar, pen, pencil, perm marker, either a rope toy for dog or mouse for cat (winner will have to specify for which pet), notebook that contains liners to keep photos and paperwork for your pets and important telephone numbers, door decal, wallet cards and the booklet Saving the whole family disaster preparedness for pets put out by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Pepper, I can hold these items at home if I can't make it and I'll ship them out to the winners if that's okay. I know I need to send you a check asap for my raffle tix. Thanks for everyone's hard work on this. Fun time for all of us even if we can't make it up that weekend.

Forum Fest
 

I would like to attend. I'm not sure what I can find to offer up for raffle up at the old house, but I know one thing. It's gonna be old.

Lin - your raffle items sound great! Wow, there's a lot of stuff in that pet kit! Awesome idea for pet owners. Up here where we have frequent power outages, and "100-year-storms" like last October, you never know when you might have to evacuate your home in a hurry, and what a great idea to have all the important things your pet would need in a handy backpack ready to go! ;)

Pineedles - old doesn't necessarily mean unattractive or uninteresting. I can think of LOTS of old things that are treasures to me ... like my husband for instance! :laugh: Seriously though, I'll bet you'll find something really cool to raffle off. :D

A newly updated list ...


Mee-n-Mac 2
Pepper & Waldo 2
DRH & QuiltLady 2
Island Girl 2
Just Sold 1
Rattlesnake Gal 2
Diver1111 1
HermitCover 2
McDude 1
Misty Blue 2
Gilly20 2?
PaulS 2
SteveA 2
Newbiesaukee 2
Riverat 3
SKIP - 1
gravy boat - 2 (plus girlies, possibly....)
Sunset Bob 1
Carguy 1
joann721- 2
IslandSib 1
Pineedles 1

We're up to 39 plus ...

Who else?

Updated list
 

We're looking forward to it and will bring something for the raffle..

Mee-n-Mac 2
Pepper & Waldo 2
DRH & QuiltLady 2
Island Girl 2
Just Sold 1
Rattlesnake Gal 2
Diver1111 1
HermitCover 2
McDude 1
Misty Blue 2
Gilly20 2?
PaulS 2
SteveA 2
Newbiesaukee 2
Riverat 3
SKIP - 1
gravy boat - 2 (plus girlies, possibly....)
Sunset Bob 1
Carguy 1
joann721- 2
IslandSib 1
Pineedles 1
Lakegeezer 2

Post Fest Cruise.....
 

Not TOM .......but Mt. Washington. The Sunset Cruise is at 4 and I and Mrs. HC were curious to know if others are planning to see the sun go down on the 24th from the decks of the MS Mount W. ???

Sorry to miss the fun!
 

Howdy!

Sorry to say I will miss this years FF, one of these days I'll make one!!! Colorado isn't exactly down the street!

:idea: Perhaps I will send CSUhockeyMom in my place


Have fun and take plenty of pictures -- and a special hello to Pepper & IG from me and the lil' lady!

Buy Raffle Tickets Now! (yes you!)
 

to see what has been donated... You can choose which items you would like to win. Directions of how to do this are at the end of this post.

This year's raffle will go into Pepper's jar for the benefit of St. Baldrick's.. in memory of her sister.

If I missed your donation, please post a note on this thread and make sure you include a picture.

Come on now.... let's finish of the jar $3k needed!!!!! You need to send in a day or two to get there in time.

From Pepper:
Here's what folks wishing to "pre-buy" raffle tickets will need to do:

1.) Drop off your request along with a check payable to St. Baldricks's Foundation. This can be done any time Waldo's is open. I'll instruct my staff in the event I don't happen to be there.

2.) If unable to drop off your request in person, it can be mailed to Waldo Peppers at P.O. Box 5273, Weirs Beach, NH 03237. If requests are mailed I respectfully request that they be mailed no later than one week prior to FFIII, so that I have time to receive and record them! (Getting to our P.O. Box can be a real challenge, as the Weirs Beach Post Office has extremely short hours each day - most of which fall during my busiest parts of the day. That's why I'm asking for so much advance time. :rolleye1: )

3.) Please be certain to provide the following information along with your request:

A.) Your forum Screen name
B.) E-mail address so that I may contact you with your ticket numbers, and advise you if you've won anything at the raffle.
C.) Information regarding how you wish to "claim" your prize (eg. shipping, direct pick-up, etc.)
D.) Correct shipping address in the event your prize needs to be shipped
E.) Telephone number in the event I am not able to contact you via email for any reason.

I'm trying to make sure I cover all possible bases here, but if anybody sees anything that I've missed, PLEASE post here with your insights!!!!!!! ;)

Technical Genius!
 

IG,
Great job on the link!
:D
Big Thank You to all who are doing so much to make FFIII a success!

Raffle Site
 

Nice job on the getting the raffle items all in one spot IG! Thank you!

:eek: I think you forgot McDude’s "Remember When...A Collection of Old Photographs of Wolfeboro, NH - A Bicentennial Project of the Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce- Edited by Kathy O'Meara - Copyright 1976.
http://i.pbase.com/g3/55/599955/3/66638656.amoCaieQ.jpg

Also, are the framed prints being raffled by sets, two of yours and six of Sunset Bob’s? Perhaps the sunsets should go as pairs? And should they be dated and signed?

Is the Waldo Pepper certificates going together or singles? A person may want all their tickets in one cup only, increasing their odds on it.

A big thank you for all the donors of the raffle items!

Winnipesaukee Water
 

I like how you think Quilt Lady! (And how you sew!)
Unfortunately we didn’t make it back to The Weirs to collect water and sand. :( I’m sorry.
Perhaps I could collect and put another together and auction it on E-bay? Would that be worthwhile?
(McDude, can you list it for me if we go that route? I don’t want people to know who I am on E-bay! :laugh: )

This bottle will be water, sand and pebbles from The Broads side of Rattlesnake Island. Rest assured, if we do a bottle to raffle from Weirs Beach for Forumfest III, you bet we’ll kill the bacteria!

Sorry you cannot attend this gathering gtxrider. Maybe next year.

Answers to some of RG's questions ...
 

Just to clarify, per RG's questions:

1.) The Gift Certificates will be offered as two separate items, so there's more than one chance to win one. ;)

2.) I believe it is SunsetBob's intention to have his photos raffled in pairs of two, so there would be three separate opportunities to win.

Also, there are two copies of the "Destination Winnipesaukee DVD, and they will be offered as individual items, so there will be two opportunities to win one of those, also.

And one more item of business - I have, thus far received two requests for "pre-buy" on the raffle tickets. Both requests were made in person. I will advise right away when I receive any requests sent by mail. Folks - if you wish to get a request in by mail, PLEASE do so no later than today!!!!! We're down to the wire here, and I really don't want anyone to miss out if they want tickets. :)

And finally, a HUGE thank you to IslandGirl for her fabulous job putting together all the items in one easy-to-view location! Awesome job!!! :D

Finally, a decision made
 

Here's some more:

Mee-n-Mac 2
Pepper & Waldo 2
DRH & QuiltLady 2
Island Girl 2
Just Sold 1
Rattlesnake Gal 2
Diver1111 1
HermitCover 2
McDude 1
Misty Blue 2
Gilly20 2?
PaulS 2
SteveA 2
Newbiesaukee 2
Riverat 3
SKIP - 1
gravy boat - 2 (plus girlies, possibly....)
Sunset Bob 1
Carguy 1
joann721- 2
IslandSib 1
Pineedles 1
Lakegeezer 2
Upthesaukee - Jane & Dave- I think that means two:rolleye2:

Should be good day...golf and lunch with friends and then off to ForumFest III with more friends.

And a raffle gift..
 

I am having this picture enlarged to nearly 11x17, and mounted on black foam board, which will give a frame effect to it.

I took the picture coming out of Sally's Gut, and the lighting was just great.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...lighthouse.jpg

I was thinking separate so 6 people will get 1. In pairs will work too.Whatever anyone thinks best.3 pairs would have to be a sunset and a sailboat 3 times like they are displayed in the link.

hi Pepper, I sent out my ticket money today, you should get it Tuesday or Wed. I sent all the info you requested on it too.

Pumpkin 'o' Nips
 

And just in time for your holiday dessert table .... a pumpkin basket of after dinner nips (30). Bid for the basket, bid for the nips but it all comes as one with your winning raffle ticket.

ps - ID will be required for delivery ;)

Raffle Items Page Updated --- Buy NOW
 

http://www.rattlesnakecam.com/ff3/raffle.htm Click to see the items up for raffle.... If you want to send money to bid on an item or more.. see post above for directions... It is almost too late... so do it today.

IG

Count me in
 

Mee-n-Mac 2
Pepper & Waldo 2
DRH & QuiltLady 2
Island Girl 2
Just Sold 1
Rattlesnake Gal 2
Diver1111 1
HermitCover 2
McDude 1
Misty Blue 2
Gilly20 2?
PaulS 2
SteveA 2
Newbiesaukee 2
Riverat 3
SKIP - 1
gravy boat - 2 (plus girlies, possibly....)
Sunset Bob 1
Carguy 1
joann721- 2
IslandSib 1
Pineedles 1
Lakegeezer 2
Upthesaukee - Jane & Dave- I think that means two
KPW 2