Chilli Fest?
 

SteveA:

Deb's Joy and I are doing burgers and dogs. Glad to hear that you are bringing chilli. Deb's chilli is named "Blaz'en saddles"! And when she is cook'en the smoking lamp is out!

Misty Blue

The Winni.com sweathshirt just arrived.
 

:banana: I just heard the rumble of the UPS truck pulling away.
The sweatshirt is here! Thank goodness! The colors on the logo are so vivid when it is new...Like I said mine has visited the laundry often as I wear it often! :D
Hope everyone takes a minute to view the page Island Girl put together for ease of viewing all the raffle items:
www.rattlesnakecam.com/ff3/raffle/htm
Hope I got that right...if I didnt you can get to link from one of Island Girl's
postings above.

Wow, so I'm not the only one that hates their hours!!! Thanks mrylmbt, thats the best news I've heard all day.

RG, if you have an issue shipping your special winni water container let me know. I think I may have a solution here at work.

Can't Make It
 

Guys, I'm so sorry that after almost a whole year of planning-- my plans fell apart again at the last minute. I hope you all know how special this forum and it's members are to me-- I'll miss being with you, but I hope you will all accept me being there in spirit.-- God Bless!!:confused:

Gilly20, I'm sad to know that you won't be able to join us this time around,:( but eternally hopeful that you'll be able to make it next year! :D

Thanks for being a secret catalyst that galvanized a few of us into action, and got this year's event set in stone. ;) You'll be with us in spirit for sure!!! :look:

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
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

So, we're at 41. Who else???

Backup plan in case it rains ??
 

Wondering if we have a backup plan in case it rains on sunday ? The weather report is looking a little wet for sunday (I know....I know....it is only wednesday)....should we start thinking of a backup plan now just in case ??
Another venue.....another day.....??

-- Mee

P.S. Girls....start the "NO Rain Dance" NOW !!!! :D

Guess what? SteveA is already way ahead of you, Mee-n-mac! :) In the event of inclement weather, SteveA has arranged for us to have the use of the Pavillion at Lake Shore Park. The building is huge, with plenty of room and is truly a perfect place to hold FFIII in the event of foul weather.

I'm monitoring the forecasts, and have promised SteveA that if it looks like we might be in trouble we'll take him up on that offer.

Many thanks to the wonderful group at LSP for offering their facility in the event of foul weather!!! :D :D :D :D :D

As of this moment, here's what Accuweather.com is reporting for Sunday and Sunday night:
Sunday, Sep 24 Cloudy most of the time with a touch of rain; breezy. Winds from the S at 10 mph.Realfeel®: 61 °F High: 65 °FSunday Night, Sep 24 Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Winds from the WNW at 7 mph.Realfeel®: 49 °F Low: 52 °F

Lake Shore Park Pavilion
 

Pepper:

Less than an hour ago I e-mailed SteveA asking him if he would look into getting the Pavilion as a contingency location. He was way ahead of us all. Kudos to you SteveA and members of the Lake Shore Park Association. Photo attached of the Pavilion at LSP.

Thanks Pepper
 

Dear Pepper--thanks for your kind note. You bring a tear to my eye and I haven't even met you guys!-- Heartfelt thoughts to all of you for a good time-- we'll have a great fall and winter together on this forum- THE BEST -- YEAH-- THE VERY BEST!!! -- AMEN!:)

Wow, I have been around the weirs since early sixty's, why can't I recognize that pavillion? where is it located? I'm probably going to feel pretty stupid when I find out.:blush: Also this is our first Fest, is it potluck and is there electric to plug in crockpot?

Thanks, Riverat

RiverRat - the Pavillion is in Gilford at Lake Shore Park, and is being offered up to us as an alternative to the Beach at the Weirs, in the event of foul weather.

This is ForumFest III. The first and second were both at Cate Park in Wolfeboro, so this is the first time it'll be held in the Weirs.

Lots of folks are already bringing food to the Fest, so I'm not sure we want to bring too much more, or a lot will end up going to waste. A member has also signed up to bring paper plates and napkins and such, so we probably won't need those either. So, I would suggest bringing just yourself and your party - come and enjoy yourself immensely!!! :D

EDIT: I just re-read your post and realized that you meant that this is YOUR first Fest. Please excuse my statement above regarding the history of FF's.

Thanks for the speedy reply Pepper, that explains why I can't picture it at the Weirs. Cannot wait to meet everyone, I have met you at your lovely establishment and the food was great and you were very charming. See you there.

Very much looking forward to seeing you, and all the great folks on this forum this coming Sunday!! :D :D :D :D :D

LSP Pavillion
 

To All,

I have arranged to have the pavillion at LSP as a back-up for FF III in case of bad weather

I'll leave the decision for using it to the "organizers" :)

I think the best plan is for everyone is to check the FF III post on Saturday or Sunday morning to see if we will "shift" the event to LSP.

I do have to tell everyone that LSP is a private club... events are allowed, if a member requests it, and agrees to hold the LSP Club harmless for any damage that may happen..

LSP has very strict rules in place... and I want everyone to be sure to understand and respect them..

1) The speed limit in LSP is 10 MPH... not almost 10 MPH... 10 MPH!!
2) As the "Requesting Member" I have signed an agreement to be responsible
for the behaviour of "My Guests" ... including a Certification and
Indemnity Agreement which includes a provision that clearly states that if
alcohol is sold or consumed, I will be personally be responsible for any
damages.

Now the good stuff.... The Pavillion has a Giant TV... and a wireless high speed hook up. (Hot Spot) so we may be able to "broadcast" FF III live.. if someone can bring a laptop with a wireless card. (I don't have one)

Plenty of Chairs and Tables.. and a Full Kitchen... I have a big grill I can set-up for the "burgers and dogs"

If Mother Nature isn't good to us we have a back-up. I can't wait for Sunday!

LSP is located right next to the Ellacoya State Beach... to get to the Pavillion... go straight into LSP...at the first stop sign.. go straight .. the Pavillion is "Up the Hill" you can't miss it.

SteveA

MapTech version of area:
http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepag...latlontype=DMS

Hope this helps...

Many many many thanks to SteveA for arranging such a fabulous alternative in the event of foul weather!!! :D :D :D :D :D

So, with the forecast predicting showers and a possible thunderstorm, is there anyone who wants to start deciding now, or do we wait one more day before deciding? Please post thoughts on whether or not we move to LSP! :look:

Thanks Steve A!
 

I vote to take Steve A up on his generous offer to use the pavilion at Lake Shore Park! Why worry about the weather?

Another Vote for Lakeshore Park
 

According to Josh Judge's weather forecast on WMUR this morning, Sunday is going to be windy with possible rain and/or thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Even if it doesn't rain, the wind would be a real pain, especially with all the raffle items, ticket cups, food, etc. spread out on the tables. If it does rain, that would, of course, put a real damper (pun intended ;)) on things.

Because of the probability of strong wind and the possibility of rain/thunderstorms, we vote to move FFIII to the Lakeshore Park Pavilion. It's great that such a facility has been made available for the event, so let's take advantage of it and then we'll all have a great time no matter what the weather is.

Thanks much, SteveA!

DRH & Quilt Lady

Sunday
 

Wish I could be there.... Have a great time and take lots of pictures!

Another vote for LSP
 

Sounds good to me.

I agree, we should take him up on his very kind offer

LSP is OK I say
 

I say are we men or we wussie-boys from France ? Rain, wind, sleet, hail ... these things didn't stop us from sending a man to the moon ! No siree, I say damn the torpedoes and full speed ahead. I say ... ouch ... Honey why are you slapping me ... well sure it'll be a wee bit ugly but ... OK, where was I. Oh yes, I say sure another vote for LSP. I mean it would be downright insulting to turn down SteveA's generous offer.

I vote for LSP
 

In my opinion with the impending poor weather (rain and high winds), we should go ahead and change the venue of the FFIII to the LSP Pavilion.

SteveA was nice enough to invite me to give a talk on the history of LSP last month at the Pavilion. The facilities were great. They have a giant wide screen TV that we can use to play our DVD videos on the history of Lake Winnipesaukee, and to show our photos if you have them on DVD.

SteveA, in order for us to go wireless with our laptops, we will need access to the security code that LSP has on their wireless system.

The facility couldn't be better for our type of event. We would have electric power available, tables and chairs, the DVD/CD widescreen TV system. rest rooms, and parking. What could be better? Organizers, let's change the location of FFIII now, so everyone will have time to get the word.

I also recommend that we pass the hat for donations to the Lake Shore Park Scholarship Fund. I know that SteveA is actively involved in collecting for this fund, and it would be a great way for us to show our gratitude to the LSP Association for letting us have our FFIII at their facility.

Anyone Opposed?
 

OK, so far it's unanimous to change the location to the Lakeshore Park pavilion. Unless anyone can think of a good reason not to make the change, let's consider the decision made: FFIII will take place at the LSP pavilion. Going once ... Going twice .... :)

I vote to go to LSP
 

It sounds good to me... the wind is going to be quite something!! SteveA, will we be able to get in there a few minutes early for setup or do we begin at 1 to do that.

All is set...
 

To All,

LSP paperwork is all done and approved... Lakegeezer is going to bring a webcam/laptop and I'll have the Big TV and wireless highspeed ready to go.

Tables, Chairs and Kitchen will be ready to go.

Carguy is kind to suggest the Lakeshore Park Memorial Scholarship fund... (Thank You) but....... I really want all the dollars raised go to Peppers Jar..

I work on the LSP fund... and it's in good shape... (Maybe next year some forum members will come to our annual golf outing at Pheasant Ridge..:) )

I look forward to seeing everyone...

Please remember the 10 MPH rule.. and while there is plenty of parking around the pavillion... be sure you don't block any driveways.

SteveA

Island Girl
 

Sure...

I'll have the keys to the hall... and will have it open by noon... I'll bring my grill and have it setup..

Lakegeezer may want some time before we start to set up the webcam. I've PM'd him with a way to get ahold of me.

Thx SteveA

LSP 's great.
 

this is fine with me. cut's my commute in half. Only bad thing is I may run into one of the girls I used to dance with at the Pavilion when I stayed at the "Wee Hoose". Hopefully after 50 something years, she won't recognize me :D :D :D .

Nice Job Steve A...and let me know about you golf thingee at Pheasant Ridge next year. Wifey and I may try to help you out if we can.

Dave

let's beat the record...
 

401 on May 7th 2006....

Let's get a new record on 9/24 during FF III

SteveA

PS Sorry Don :)

Dave:
Enjoyed your use of the apostrophe! We'll be watching closely to see if one of those old girls show up!
:D

ForumFest Cam Link
 

The link to the Forum Fest Cam, for those who can't make it is: http://lakegeezer.home.comcast.net/

There is a test picture from the WeirsCam up there now so you can test the link before the forum starts. It is a simple page - and during the event, it will update with a new picture every minute.

This is WONDERFUL!!! Can't wait to see you all at the Pavillion, 1:00PM Sunday, September 24th! :D

Many thanks to SteveA!!!!!!!!! ;)

Change of Location
 

Well, I held off posting this as long as I could, hoping I could figure out a way to make it there. But it's not going to work.

Between sporting events, leaving for Asia in a few days, and other obligations, I won't be able to carve out a 6 hour window tomorrow (4 hr round trip+2 hrs at Fest) When the date was debated, I completely forgot that this is Bolton Fair weekend, a big country fair that a good friend runs.

The camera link works for me and I'll try to check in electronically. Have a great time all!

Merrymeeting

Waterbaby - you have a good point there! I'll see if I can arrange something like that. ;)

Merrymeeting - so sorry your schedule is so hectic. We were all hoping this year you'd be able to join us, but with a plate-full like yours, I can certainly understand how it's impossible. Somehow we'll have to try and be merry, meeting without you. :emb:

Late Raffle item
 

Here is a late raffle item...

Now that's really touching, Up ... a self portrait! :laugh:

Thanks a lot, DRH! All those old dance partners will now know what I look like!:laugh:

Enjoy the day
 

All,

Once again I am working on the day of the Forum Fest:( and stuck here in Joisey.

Have a great time but most important a safe day!

Pepper, I didn't think I'd be able to make it up to the fest in time to deliver the two items for the raffle, so make sure that you get the addresses of the winners and I'll mail them direct from home to the winner of each of the raffle items I donated. Thank you and have a swell time. (Thats the disaster/emergency pet kit and the Winni book). By the way hope you got my check and info in time this week.