Hot Off The Press
 

We didn't tell you that the press was at ForumFest I!

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Part 2
 

The Weirs Times Part 3
 

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Sorry if my scans and posts aren't perfect. Rushing to get to an appointment.
Enjoy!

Thanks
 

:) Fabulous job and great article, makes me even sorrier that I could not make that outing.
Thanks again.

Very nice. Thanks to RG for scanning that in.

Thanks to Roger for the writeup.

It's nice to see the forum get some publicity.

Rob

Thanks for scanning that RG. I notice that you managed not to get your photo in the paper! I'll have to post the raffle photo from Al of the Sea Que!
You all look great in print! Nice meeting you all!

It was a happy day
 

Thank you Roger for the great pictures and the great write-up, that was great ! Now my secret is out for all the world to see. I knew it was too good to last forever. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/13/13_1_14.gif

Time For Another Meeting?
 

Now we need to set up an autograph session! You’re all famous now that your picture is in the paper. :laugh:
Many thanks go to Roger Amsden for the exciting story. You helped make our first ForumFest very special. :coolsm:
Many thanks to Don the Webmaster too. It’s all because of you. :cheers:

Geesh.....
 

Darn, that just isn't fair!!!! :(

I never got to pose with the pretty ladies like McDude did! :)

People - please do not try this at home.....
 

Great picture, it was worth the xtra bucks to hire that girl to stand in for me. Thanks for the excellent idea Skip.

Nice job Roger on the article and pics. Thanks RG for the fine scanning. and yes MR Outlaw, your secret is safe with us. (But who is going to believe us :rolleye2: )

I knew I could count on my buddies. Thanks! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_6.gif

So that's why...
 

Now I know why I was not mentioned in the forum gathering picture posts.

I thought she looked familiar.

I paid her to double as GWC…, well, actually I gave her one of my vehicles. It's a single seater.

You must have paid her more to double as you.

Now I understand. :rolleye2:

Who says money is not important?

It wasn't money ...
 

GWC - It wasn't money at all. That poor girl took one look at that vehicle and decided you must be an Outlaw! :laugh:

Let the truth be told, with winter just around the corner, there was something more than money she wanted -- a new snow plow. Check this beauty out, got it from a guy on Durrel Mountain Road in Belmont -- sweeeeet !

That's an "explitive" beauty. I'de roll in it. Bring that ol thing down to PA and dig me out. :D

Darn, missed out on all those beauties!! :( Wow, I'm still spinning from the picture of Outlaw, had me fooled. It's funny how we form mental pictures. :confused:

Great news article. Thanks for scanning and posting it. Makes me wish I could have been there. But it just wasn't in the cards for this year maybe a future reunion. Glad to see it though!

Crap...
 

Now everyone knows my little Jack's identity! I'll have to dye her hair black, give her a fake peg leg, and change her name. Think she'll respond to "Capt'n Jack?" She is in charge after all.
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Wow! I couldn't have had a different vision of who outlaw was.Can Belmont resident still jump all over Cabin fever after seeing what cutie she is?Who knew we had all those beautifull on this forum?I'm jealous McDude.Thanks so much RG for posting that article.You contribute a lot of great stuff to this site! SS

Wow. Thanks for posting this.
 

My friend is supposed to send me a copy of the paper, but so far, I haven't received it. What a neat article. I wish I could have been there.
Oh well, at least I was mentioned, :) .

I wish I was there NOW.....we are going to get yet another hurrucane this weekend. Enuff, I say!!

What a Treat
 

Am so sorry I missed the party. Unfortunately living in Long Island, New York doesn't allow me the luxury of getting to NH very often - once a year. Darn. Thanks so much for the article, it was great to see pictures of other Forum writers. Outlaw you really thru me a curve ball.

Happy To Spread Fun News
 

I was like a little kid at Christmas last night when Rattlesnake Guy brought them home for me. Unfortunately I was short on time, but it worked out just fine. He was such a sweetie, after landing in Manchester, he headed up to the Visitors Center in Hookset. (The Liquor Store rest area.) They didn’t have any, so he drove all the way to Concord. I’m the luckiest gal in the world. :love: Poor guy, it's been a rough couple weeks. Hopefully he can come to the lake with us for a little R & R.
You were here in spirit Lady Di.
Thanks SIKSUKR, I’m glad you appreciate my contributions. It means a lot and it has been fun. Occasionally I worry that I am annoying people, it seems I can’t control my posting urges. :blush: If it gets out of hand someone will have to start Over Posters Anonymous. :laugh:
I feel like all the members of the forum are friends. I think the new forum style has greatly contributed to this. It’s very special and I enjoy being here very much. Winnipesauke.com is a nice place to be. :D A great community.

What a great article -- and so interesting to read the little bits of information about you all. Hope more of us can convene at some point next season.

g

Just reinforces my disappointment in missing the gathering, and my hope that another opportunity comes along soon.

So much for spending time on Outlaw's guess the identity contest. I now have a major cheat sheet!

Great Time!!!
 

Hey RG Thanks for the great post! I am sorry I missed it, I am new to the forum but love it! If there is another planned let me know. Like Grandma I am on Long Island, but live near the Port Jeff Ferry, so the ride up is not that long - love to meet and discuss the fun time on "the lake" as my family calls it!

Good shot
 

Hey Outlaw - Nice picture http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/im/wink.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/im/wink.gif......

If you can't count on family who can you count on
 

Thanks sis, I knew you'd come through for me. I owe you one, and I'm sure it will cost me plenty. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_107v.gif

Great article ... sorry I missed the gathering. When's the next one? ;)

A Winter affair
 

There's discussion in the air about something in the winter months when the snow is on the ground. As things formulate and progress with planning we'll post something. Stay tuned http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_5_36.gif

ForumFest Press Report and Place the Face
 

Nice article about the forumfest. Thank you RG for scanning and posting it for us. I could not find it on the Weirs Times web site Weirs Times On-Line. Did I miss it there?

It sure helps me with the place the face game, like Merrymeeting said, it's almost like a cheat sheet for a few faces. Part 3 of the article does not list any names to go with the picture on that page though. Do we get a list of name choices to match with the faces? Do we post our guesses or e-mail them to someone or what? Number 13 might be hard to guess, or not. We'll see. Is there a time limit and when can we expect to see the official answers?

Many more people attended but, for whatever reason, were not in the group picture. Can you all post more pictures and include more of the different people? They can't all want to hide their identities.

I'm sorry I could not make it but I was there in spirit. With so many Mass people on the forum maybe there could be a winter gathering in MA.

Weirs Times
 

For some reason The Weirs Times doesn't put the whole newspaper on their site. :confused: They should! It is a great publication, but you have to be in the right region to pick it up. The other alternative is to subscribe. Wouldn't it be cheaper if all of us read it online? The advertisers still get their bang for their buck. Maybe even more readers would come aboard. Guess I'll have to check into it. ;) There must be a good explanation.

Great News!
 

Thanks RG for scanning the article and thanks to Roger for writing it up.

And thanks to Don for making it all possible.

Guess Mrs. Sold and I have made the paper :eek: and other places so guess we better behave and loose some weight too!

Thanks to all
 

Thanks RG,

I'm hoping that mom sees the article and brings a copy south when she migrates for the winter.

Thanks again to all who worked to bring the gathering together, to those who donated prizes to the camera raffle and those who came to the gathering.

I'm looking forward to the next.

See, I'm in another ToW.... :)


ToW

If you get tired of waiting for her, I have an extra copy. :laugh: You just need to autograph mine!

Wow Outlaw didnt know that was you??? Believe it or not you know me as well!!! i'll give ya hint.....ahhh i cant it'll give it away. hmmmm...ok..... i see you atleast once a week!!! the game is on!!!!!!

Is it business or pleasure? on or off the lake? Have we spoken recently? http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_12_1.gif

Hey Outlaw I guess you could say all of the above, But I also work for you indirectly!!! By the way....Nice boat!!!!

Outlaw, I think Navman works for a marina. Nice boat, work for you indirectly, see you weekly, it seems to add up. Maybe when you fuel up???

It's a deal
 

RG that is a deal. How do I go about getting a copy and then autographing your copy?? :laugh:

Still ToW-ing for Ma to return south.

ToW

At least your mother goes south for the winter!!! :D

Nice try DPG !
 

DPG Nice try!! But wrong....... Outlaw tell K--L I said hi !!! Perhaps you'll have to wait until the winter forum party to find out!!!! Sorry I couldnt make this one looked like alot of fun.

Let me give this a try -- does "Whynot" ring a bell??

No it really doesnt??? I'll have to think of some more clues??? I dont want to give it away to easy!!

outlaw
 

I live at the southern most point of Paugus Bay!!!

Think I got it -- is the Laconia Fire Boat Docked by you yet? If that makes no sence -- we both bought new trucks this year, yours black mine white. If I'm right, you were one of the 2 people I initially thought of.

Outlaw
 

WOW Outlaw good job!!!!! No, new fire boat not here yet waiting for dock to be installed.... I guess my hints were to good!!! seeya around Jas.

It was really the first post, "someone I see at least once a week". Aside from 'K' and my cat, you're the only person I could think of that I see at least once a week.

Definitley try to make it if you can to the next forum gathering - you'll be glad you did.

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True so True
 

True, but as soon as she gets here she starts to talk about going back north to the lake. She's a woman, can't make up her mind :eek:

Better put my flame suite on :)

She truly loves the lake area but the winter is hard on her as she is alone. So she comes south for the worst months and then back up as soon as the snow/ice is gone.

ToW

THANKS!!- I'll be there next year!
 

Thanks to all who contributed to the Frumfest reports and to Rattlesnake Gal. Only the hurricanes in Florida kept us away this year. Let's start right now to plan next year's event! I want to and, God willing, will be there. Thanks again- for bringing the warmth and pictures home!-- :liplick: Gil & Mary Anne

Forum Fest
 

I joined the forum after I read the article in the Weirs Time. I enjoy the articles and I'm surprised how much info I have missed in the past decade. I grew up on the lake but job and marriage sent me packing elsewhere. I bought a boat a few years ago and stayed close to my roots. It is great to be a member of this forum. it keeps me posted on to what's happening. I am looking forward to meeting all of you at the next Forumfest. :)

Why did this thread get sticky? :confused:

Sticky: Hot Off The Press

What does that mean? I've seen it before, but call me clueless.

It's just Webmaster meddling. Sticking a thread or message keeps it at the top of the list. When I noticed this thread dropping way down I decided it deserved a little more exposure.

Thanks Don!
It is great that the article brought at least one new member to us. The more the merrier.

POSEr
 

Skip,

You expected someone named OUTLAW to pose with a law enforcement person? :laugh:

Sorry I missed the fest. Bring on more pictures. I'm trying to match the names with the faces. I've got a few thanks to the Weirs Times.

looking for friends.....
 

how do i get invites to this kind of gathering? i am up at the lake at least 2 times every summer (sometimes 5 or 6) how do i get info about these get togethers, i would love to meet people who love the lake as much as i do.....gs

Anyone can attend this open event.
How did you miss it? :emb: You have been a member since June! :confused:
Guess you need to stop in more often?

Winnipesaukee.com Forum Gathering?

Date, time (?) and place (?) of Forum Gathering set

ForumFest I : Grant's Gathering

Yes, I guess I do. You are absolutely right. So, I guess you are telling me that all the info I will need will be right here on the forum....Thank you

next forum gathering?
 

how about a winter forum gathering on the ice?????

Alton Bay Winterfest?
 

A few people have tossed around the idea of meeting up at the Winterfest. Usually the Sunday of the long President's Day week-end. There is an airplane fly-in, snowmobile radar run and the famous bed race which perhaps we could participate in.(?)
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Winter ForumFest
 

McDude,

Sounds like a good time to have a gathering at the Winter Carnival. My brother,GTXRider, and I will be there from NJ for the long weekend.