Forum Fest 4 Question

Quilt Lady · 01-29-2007, 04:32 PM

I asked this question in a different thread but thought it should have its own thread. How about picking a date for Forum Fest 4 now so people can make their plans early? It would save a whole lot of last minute hassles. People "from away" would be able to make their reservations: you could mark the date on your calendar IN INK: we could reserve a great place to have it. It's never too early to start planning such a great event. What are your thoughts?

LIforrelaxin · 01-29-2007, 05:18 PM

Quilt lady, excellent fore thought.... last year I missed out because I couldn't fit it into my schedule...

I would think that the weekend after Labor Day would be a good choice....The chaos of summer is over, the weather as long as it doesn't rain should be nice... and it is before the rush of the 2nd Loudon Nascar weekend, and camp closing time.

Bizer · 01-29-2007, 05:23 PM

I vote for the weekend after Labor Day, too. We're on the cusp of autumn. Any later and it is noticeably cooler. It's also the weekend that Bizer starts it's buoy survey for the year so I know I'll be in the area.

I also vote for the Mini-Forum-Fest at Waldo's (Let's give him some credit, too) on the first weekend that they're open.

Pineedles · 01-29-2007, 09:27 PM

What's wrong with a Summer FF4? First 2 weeks of August?

KPW · 01-29-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

What's wrong with a Summer FF4? First 2 weeks of August?

We could have both.

SteveA · 01-29-2007, 10:58 PM

There was some talk about LSP again for 2007. The earlier I request the date.. the better the chance of getting an OK from the Board of Directors. This would be the low cost.. ($0.00) choice.

I really like the idea of finding a new hall to hold the event.. BUT... early August might be easier to find. September is a prime "gettin hitched" time of year, and I'll bet allot of the halls at hotels are booked already.

Now maybe this sounds off the wall.. but what about having the event becone a "Taste of The Lakes" event and inviting all of the local eateries that we all give so much free publicity too? They could provide the food... and win the Winnipesaukee.com seal of approval...

PS here are the dates.... Labor Day 9/3 Nascar 9/16... the open weekend would be 9/8-9

Island Girl · 01-29-2007, 11:14 PM

We also like to do something in late March... a mini-fest to kick off the season...

LSP was great last year, especially considering the weather... It was also nice to be outside at Cate Park in Wolfeboro the previous two years.... where one could arrive by boat and enjoy the views.

So many choices....

My first choice would be to be outside next to the lake.

Second choice LSP
I have no third choice... we do not have any money to rent a place anyway.

riverat · 01-30-2007, 09:32 AM

I really enjoyed the LSP, it was perfect and takes away the threat of Mother Nature reaching into her bag of tricks to put a damper on things. Mini Fest 4 sounds good!

joann721 · 01-30-2007, 12:09 PM

Didnt we do the mini fest on the opening saturday at Peppers last year...?

RI Swamp Yankee · 01-30-2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

... First 2 weeks of August?

2 weeks , 14 days? That is even better that motorcycle week

Chris Exley · 01-30-2007, 02:38 PM

This is selfish, because I am up there every year during the last week of June and the first week of July?

Maybe a mini forum fest before the fireworks in Wolfeboro?

Just my 2 cents.

Chris

LIforrelaxin · 02-02-2007, 02:16 PM

Lets not forget this important topic.... just thought I would move it to the top again to try and kick start the discussion a second time....

Dave R · 02-02-2007, 03:16 PM

Someday I think I'd like to attend...

Can a FF guest go to LSP by boat and expect to find dock space?

SteveA · 02-02-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

Someday I think I'd like to attend...

Can a FF guest go to LSP by boat and expect to find dock space?

Dock space at LSP is very hard to come by. We have a waiting list for slips due to the fact that there are more "members" than slips.

So "expect to find" is a no... but... if some folks have pulled their boats for the season on Labor Day weekend.. it is "possible" . It would have to be a wait and see..

Sorry

SteveA

Pineedles · 02-02-2007, 09:48 PM

Would it be presumptuous to suggest a private home for FF IV? I met many of you @ FF III and think it would be very nice to share my summer home with you all for a get together in the summer sometime in the 1st 2 weeks of August. We could supply cinder blocks for anchors, as the dock space is limited to 2 or 3 boats, but as it would be summer we could could swim to shore or we have several row boats, canoes, and kayaks to transport guests arriving in boats to shore. Location Moultonborough 1st Neck.
The greatest joy of having something of great value is sharing it.

Merrymeeting · 02-02-2007, 09:57 PM

For very good reasons, the previous ForumFest's have been held post-Labor Day. But by doing so, we preclude many who have already left because of the start of school.

How about we do one this summer that is in season?

I hesitated to suggest this as, like many, the weekends during the summer are always full. But I've found the post-Labor-Day ones are no less demanding. Perhaps we could have more attend if we select a summer weekend.

Gilly 20 · 02-03-2007, 11:50 AM

Since I'd really like t to make it this year- the more time in advance the better. Any date would probably work with at least 2 months advance notice. owever- if we're casting votes- I'd pick the week OR two after Labor Day. I 'll be up there for the NASCAR race anyway this year. Great always, to chat with you all.

Waterbaby · 02-03-2007, 05:36 PM

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How about we do one this summer that is in season?

I hesitated to suggest this as, like many, the weekends during the summer are always full. But I've found the post-Labor-Day ones are no less demanding. Perhaps we could have more attend if we select a summer weekend.

I can do either summer or post-summer; I haven't been able to attend in the past because Mondays are a no-take-off day in my job. If there is anyone else out there who would prefer a Saturday FF over a Sunday, please speak up!!!!!!!1

01-29-2007, 04:32 PM	#1
Quilt Lady Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Alton, NH Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Forum Fest 4 Question I asked this question in a different thread but thought it should have its own thread. How about picking a date for Forum Fest 4 now so people can make their plans early? It would save a whole lot of last minute hassles. People "from away" would be able to make their reservations: you could mark the date on your calendar IN INK: we could reserve a great place to have it. It's never too early to start planning such a great event. What are your thoughts? __________________ QL (Doing my best to encourage Global Warming ... one quilt at a time!)

01-29-2007, 05:18 PM	#2
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,890 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 896 Times in 528 Posts	Just my thought Quilt lady, excellent fore thought.... last year I missed out because I couldn't fit it into my schedule... I would think that the weekend after Labor Day would be a good choice....The chaos of summer is over, the weather as long as it doesn't rain should be nice... and it is before the rush of the 2nd Loudon Nascar weekend, and camp closing time. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

01-29-2007, 05:23 PM	#3
Bizer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 336 Thanks: 0 Thanked 243 Times in 82 Posts	The weekend after Labor Day I vote for the weekend after Labor Day, too. We're on the cusp of autumn. Any later and it is noticeably cooler. It's also the weekend that Bizer starts it's buoy survey for the year so I know I'll be in the area. I also vote for the Mini-Forum-Fest at Waldo's (Let's give him some credit, too) on the first weekend that they're open. Last edited by Bizer; 01-30-2007 at 01:11 PM.

01-29-2007, 09:27 PM	#4
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,548 Thanks: 1,073 Thanked 669 Times in 368 Posts	Ff4 What's wrong with a Summer FF4? First 2 weeks of August?

01-29-2007, 10:58 PM	#6
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Good idea QL There was some talk about LSP again for 2007. The earlier I request the date.. the better the chance of getting an OK from the Board of Directors. This would be the low cost.. ($0.00) choice. I really like the idea of finding a new hall to hold the event.. BUT... early August might be easier to find. September is a prime "gettin hitched" time of year, and I'll bet allot of the halls at hotels are booked already. Now maybe this sounds off the wall.. but what about having the event becone a "Taste of The Lakes" event and inviting all of the local eateries that we all give so much free publicity too? They could provide the food... and win the Winnipesaukee.com seal of approval... PS here are the dates.... Labor Day 9/3 Nascar 9/16... the open weekend would be 9/8-9 __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

01-29-2007, 11:14 PM	#7
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Mini FF We also like to do something in late March... a mini-fest to kick off the season... LSP was great last year, especially considering the weather... It was also nice to be outside at Cate Park in Wolfeboro the previous two years.... where one could arrive by boat and enjoy the views. So many choices.... My first choice would be to be outside next to the lake. Second choice LSP I have no third choice... we do not have any money to rent a place anyway. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

01-30-2007, 09:32 AM	#8
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	I really enjoyed the LSP, it was perfect and takes away the threat of Mother Nature reaching into her bag of tricks to put a damper on things. Mini Fest 4 sounds good! __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

01-30-2007, 12:09 PM	#9
joann721 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Salem, MA & Meredith, NH Posts: 116 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 7 Posts	What about Peppers Didnt we do the mini fest on the opening saturday at Peppers last year...? __________________ JoAnn Frustration is trying to find my glasses without my glasses.

01-30-2007, 02:38 PM	#11
Chris Exley Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mirror Lake, NH and Royersford, PA Posts: 134 Thanks: 26 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts	Week of 4th of July???? This is selfish, because I am up there every year during the last week of June and the first week of July? Maybe a mini forum fest before the fireworks in Wolfeboro? Just my 2 cents. Chris

02-02-2007, 02:16 PM	#12
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,890 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 896 Times in 528 Posts	Well ummmm Lets not forget this important topic.... just thought I would move it to the top again to try and kick start the discussion a second time.... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

02-02-2007, 03:16 PM	#13
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	Someday I think I'd like to attend... Can a FF guest go to LSP by boat and expect to find dock space?

02-02-2007, 09:48 PM	#15
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,548 Thanks: 1,073 Thanked 669 Times in 368 Posts	Ffiv Would it be presumptuous to suggest a private home for FF IV? I met many of you @ FF III and think it would be very nice to share my summer home with you all for a get together in the summer sometime in the 1st 2 weeks of August. We could supply cinder blocks for anchors, as the dock space is limited to 2 or 3 boats, but as it would be summer we could could swim to shore or we have several row boats, canoes, and kayaks to transport guests arriving in boats to shore. Location Moultonborough 1st Neck. The greatest joy of having something of great value is sharing it.

02-02-2007, 09:57 PM	#16
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 304 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	For very good reasons, the previous ForumFest's have been held post-Labor Day. But by doing so, we preclude many who have already left because of the start of school. How about we do one this summer that is in season? I hesitated to suggest this as, like many, the weekends during the summer are always full. But I've found the post-Labor-Day ones are no less demanding. Perhaps we could have more attend if we select a summer weekend.

02-03-2007, 11:50 AM	#17
Gilly 20 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Forum Fest 4 Since I'd really like t to make it this year- the more time in advance the better. Any date would probably work with at least 2 months advance notice. owever- if we're casting votes- I'd pick the week OR two after Labor Day. I 'll be up there for the NASCAR race anyway this year. Great always, to chat with you all.