Great Time at The Fest! Thank You All!

WinnDixie · 08-23-2009, 06:28 PM

I'm sad I missed being at the Forumfest, and will be looking forward to all the pictures and news about it. But, I am SO HAPPY to see the nice amount of $$ raised! It is a very worthy cause! All of us who could give and who could have the fun of attending, or participating by just watching from where ever we are....we are the blessed ones. Nice job RG...and company.

Rattlesnake Gal · 08-23-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveA

Who won all the raffle prizes?

Need help remembering and I might have some mixed up, but here goes

Photo from Sunset Bob's gallery
Quilt Lady – The Grand Prize! - Won by JacksonB
Sunset Bob - Eight framed photos (Three sets) - Airboat Guy & DBA
Rattlesnake Guy & Gal – New Hampshire 24/7 by Rick Smolan & David Elliot Cohen - Mr & Mrs Hermit Cover
Rattlesnake Guy & Gal - Custom Mount Washington Coasters - Dow Island Man's Wife, Tracy (eillac@dow's sister)
LakesRegionSpirt – Two subscriptions to Lakes Region Spirit - Mr & Mrs Hermit Cover
WriterRay - "The Lakes Region of New Hampshire: Four Seasons, Countless Memories" - Winni-Retired's guest, Lennie and his wife
Olde Bay Diner - $20 Gift Certificate -
Olde Bay Diner - Homemade bread, one cinnamon and one raisin

- Quilt Lady
Penny Candy Shop - A candy basket - Island Girl
Flags Over Winnipesaukee - Flag Afghan -
Red Cranberries - Meredith Lady
The Old Country Store - $25 Gift Certificate -
Funspot - Two $20 Gift Cards & Four $10 Gift Cards - Al, The Skipper of the Sea Que and Winni-Retired's guest, Tom, won the 10.00 gift certificate. Meredith Lady won two $20 gift cards
Steve A. - First Edition .. Winnipesaukee A Potpourri by E. Palmer Clarke -
SIKSUKR - $50 for the Raffle! - Rattlesnake Guy
Pine Cone Cafe' - Two $25 Gift Certificates -
Kevin's Cafe at the Pier - $25.00 Gift Certificate - Just Sold
Bizer - Mee-n-Mac
The Crazy Gringo - Two $25 Gift Certificates - Mr & Mrs Hermit Cover &
A.J.'s Bait and Tackle - $20 Gift Certificate - Pineedles
Wolfeboro Inn - An overnight stay and dinner for two!!! - Winni-Retired's wife!
Pineedles - $50 for the raffle! -
Stone Gate Vineyard and Winery - A private wine tasting & vineyard tour for up to 15 people! - riverat
McDude - Two sets of historic photographs reproductions from The Postcard Workshop - DBA & Airboat Guy
Gator Signs - $50 Gift Certificate - Rattlesnake Guy
Acres Per Second - The Matrix, written by APS - Mee-n-Mac
Island Girl - Collage of the first 20 Antique Boat Show posters - Rattlesnake Gal
rrr - $50 Worth of Scratch Tickets - Jill (The Webmaster's Daughter)
riverat - 1929 Lake Winni DVD that was originally donated by Carguy at the LSP Fest -

Let me know if I missed any!
Rattlesnake Guy had a great idea for next year - We should save one prize for the very end and draw a ticket from all of the non winners. I like it!

Winni-Retired · 08-23-2009, 07:33 PM

My wife won this outstanding prize ... we are very pleased

Winni-Retired · 08-23-2009, 07:36 PM

One of my guest .. Tom, won the 10.00 gift

Winni-Retired · 08-23-2009, 07:38 PM

My other guest, Lennie and his wife, won this

Meredith lady · 08-23-2009, 09:00 PM

I was the lucky winner of two Funspot gift cards-$20.00 each-and they will be going into my kids (ages 20 and 22) Christmas stockings. I also won the Lake Winni sign and it is so awesome and looks great in my family room.

eillac@dow · 08-23-2009, 09:07 PM

My apologies for a duplicate response, but wanted all to know that:

On behalf of my mother (SnappyTapper) and I, I would like to say thank you to Don, the Webmaster, Rattlesnake Gal and Guy and Meredith Lady...and certainly to any other members involved. We had a great time at the Forum Fest.

I am close to a slient participant of the forum. I read alot..and every now and then...write in. I felt kind of funny attending the fest. But let me tell you...I felt just like one of the regular ole members. It was great to meet so many of you. Thank you to the forum members for the nice welcome. I had a really nice time. I loved putting the face to the name.

I look forward to being an active particpant in the forum.

Thank you very much.

Eillac@Dow
(Allie)

My sister Tracy (Dow Island Man's Wife) won the Lake Winne Coaters!

trfour · 08-23-2009, 11:09 PM

My apologies for not being able to attend this years ForumFest. My bad.
Although of more importance I think is the continuing spirit and awesome support of the undertaking of our beloved Webmaster Don and the world wide support that helps keep this wonderful website available to us all.
Just keep on tuning in If you like.

riverat · 08-24-2009, 07:04 AM

I won this Great Gift! I am not sure who won the 1929 Lake Winni DVD I donated that was originally donated by Carguy at the LSP Fest.

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-24-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riverat

I won this Great Gift! I am not sure who won the 1929 Lake Winni DVD I donated that was originally donated by Carguy at the LSP Fest.

River Rat,
It is poetic justice that someone who brought 10 to the fest would win a prize suitable for a large group. Congrats.

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-24-2009, 06:52 PM

Just Sold,
Thanks for the great help you gave me selling tickets and passing out name tags. Couldn't have done it without you.

Something happened near the end of the event that few got to appreciate and I would like to share.

When Meredeth Lady did a count of where we were at so the amount could be announced during the drawing, we realized we were 35 bucks short of the 2000 dollar mark. I kind of got caught up in the moment and thought, heck, we should be able to inch our way over the $2000 line for the food bank.

Well, by the time I could stand up to do a last push the shortfall was down to $15 dollars. I went to a table with folks who had already bought plenty of tickets. I explained how close we were. When I left that table we had not only made the artificial goal but passed it by $25. I was also informed that if we needed more to make sure we came back.

I was moved by the overwhelming generosity of this fine group of people.

Hermit Cover · 08-26-2009, 04:43 PM

Mrs Hermit Cover and I won the NH 24/7 Book.....thanks to Rattlesnake Guy and Gal for that great book donation . We also won a subscription to Lakes Region Spirit magazine and nothing like food to round things out...we won one of the Crazy Gringo certificates....How lucky are we??? We were lucky enough to attend our Fifth Fest...this was a really well-planned Good One! Thanks to all who worked so hard...we look forward to the next!

Moss Creek Media · 08-26-2009, 07:52 PM

So why stop at once a year for the forum fest?

Many of us are up here in the winter and could use a little boost in the gloomy days by meeting up with all our forum friends

*hint hint hint hint*

Kirk

Argie's Wife · 08-26-2009, 09:11 PM

Moss Creek...

Yes! I still think we need to test the tiki bowls at all the local Chinese restaurants in the Lakes Region to decide which one has the best drink... I think it needs to happen in February or something like that.... Yup...

sa meredith · 08-27-2009, 09:23 AM

I've often thought something very casual, like a Red Sox watching get together at a local tavern, would be fun.
In fact, I posted on FF thread about watching last Friday's Sox/Yanks at Guiseppe's, and had a forum member show up. It was the first time we had met, and we had quite a few laughs together. Great time.
Maybe in early October, for a playoff game.....

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-27-2009, 08:41 PM

This week's Weirs Times story.
Thanks Roger.

webmaster · 08-27-2009, 09:35 PM

Great article and coverage of the ForumFest. Thanks Roger.

Some of the facts and quotes were off a little as you can see from the picture of Celia and "Don" but it certainly is great to have coverage like this.

Thanks again to everyone who made the event such a success!

Skipper of the Sea Que · 09-29-2009, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

Need help remembering and I might have some mixed up, but here goes {snip}

The Crazy Gringo - Two $25 Gift Certificates - Mr & Mrs Hermit Cover & ... Linda, wife of Al, Skipper of the Sea Que {snip}

Let me know if I missed any!
Rattlesnake Guy had a great idea for next year - We should save one prize for the very end and draw a ticket from all of the non winners. I like it!

We had a wonderful time. Thanks to everyone who was involved in putting this together and for coming to the 'fest. The Mt. Washington was wonderful. I was also very impressed with the professionalism and courtesy of the Captain and his crew.

08-23-2009, 06:28 PM	#1
WinnDixie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 239 Thanks: 44 Thanked 75 Times in 17 Posts	Happy...and sad I'm sad I missed being at the Forumfest, and will be looking forward to all the pictures and news about it. But, I am SO HAPPY to see the nice amount of $$ raised! It is a very worthy cause! All of us who could give and who could have the fun of attending, or participating by just watching from where ever we are....we are the blessed ones. Nice job RG...and company.

08-23-2009, 07:33 PM	#3
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 96 Thanked 102 Times in 22 Posts	Wolfeboro Inn - An overnight stay and dinner for two My wife won this outstanding prize ... we are very pleased

08-23-2009, 07:36 PM	#4
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 96 Thanked 102 Times in 22 Posts	Funspot - Two $20 Gift Cards & Four $10 Gift Cards - Al, The Skipper of the Sea Que a One of my guest .. Tom, won the 10.00 gift

08-23-2009, 07:38 PM	#5
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 96 Thanked 102 Times in 22 Posts	WriterRay - "The Lakes Region of New Hampshire: Four Seasons, Countless Memories My other guest, Lennie and his wife, won this

08-23-2009, 09:00 PM	#6
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	funspot gift cards I was the lucky winner of two Funspot gift cards-$20.00 each-and they will be going into my kids (ages 20 and 22) Christmas stockings. I also won the Lake Winni sign and it is so awesome and looks great in my family room.

08-23-2009, 09:07 PM	#7
eillac@dow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dow Island & Weymouth, MA Posts: 365 Thanks: 295 Thanked 94 Times in 48 Posts	A Big Thank You My apologies for a duplicate response, but wanted all to know that: On behalf of my mother (SnappyTapper) and I, I would like to say thank you to Don, the Webmaster, Rattlesnake Gal and Guy and Meredith Lady...and certainly to any other members involved. We had a great time at the Forum Fest. I am close to a slient participant of the forum. I read alot..and every now and then...write in. I felt kind of funny attending the fest. But let me tell you...I felt just like one of the regular ole members. It was great to meet so many of you. Thank you to the forum members for the nice welcome. I had a really nice time. I loved putting the face to the name. I look forward to being an active particpant in the forum. Thank you very much. Eillac@Dow (Allie) My sister Tracy (Dow Island Man's Wife) won the Lake Winne Coaters!

08-23-2009, 11:09 PM	#8
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	To All Of My Extended Family.... My apologies for not being able to attend this years ForumFest. My bad. Although of more importance I think is the continuing spirit and awesome support of the undertaking of our beloved Webmaster Don and the world wide support that helps keep this wonderful website available to us all. Just keep on tuning in If you like. __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

08-24-2009, 07:04 AM	#9
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Stone Gate Vineyard and Winery - A private wine tasting & vineyard tour for up to 15 I won this Great Gift! I am not sure who won the 1929 Lake Winni DVD I donated that was originally donated by Carguy at the LSP Fest. __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

08-24-2009, 06:52 PM	#11
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Just Sold, Thanks for the great help you gave me selling tickets and passing out name tags. Couldn't have done it without you. Something happened near the end of the event that few got to appreciate and I would like to share. When Meredeth Lady did a count of where we were at so the amount could be announced during the drawing, we realized we were 35 bucks short of the 2000 dollar mark. I kind of got caught up in the moment and thought, heck, we should be able to inch our way over the $2000 line for the food bank. Well, by the time I could stand up to do a last push the shortfall was down to $15 dollars. I went to a table with folks who had already bought plenty of tickets. I explained how close we were. When I left that table we had not only made the artificial goal but passed it by $25. I was also informed that if we needed more to make sure we came back. I was moved by the overwhelming generosity of this fine group of people.

08-26-2009, 04:43 PM	#12
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Winners.... Mrs Hermit Cover and I won the NH 24/7 Book.....thanks to Rattlesnake Guy and Gal for that great book donation . We also won a subscription to Lakes Region Spirit magazine and nothing like food to round things out...we won one of the Crazy Gringo certificates....How lucky are we??? We were lucky enough to attend our Fifth Fest...this was a really well-planned Good One! Thanks to all who worked so hard...we look forward to the next!

08-26-2009, 07:52 PM	#13
Moss Creek Media Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Hampton Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So why stop at once a year for the forum fest? Many of us are up here in the winter and could use a little boost in the gloomy days by meeting up with all our forum friends hint hint hint hint Kirk

08-26-2009, 09:11 PM	#14
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Moss Creek... Yes! I still think we need to test the tiki bowls at all the local Chinese restaurants in the Lakes Region to decide which one has the best drink... I think it needs to happen in February or something like that.... Yup...

08-27-2009, 09:23 AM	#15
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	Red Sox gathering I've often thought something very casual, like a Red Sox watching get together at a local tavern, would be fun. In fact, I posted on FF thread about watching last Friday's Sox/Yanks at Guiseppe's, and had a forum member show up. It was the first time we had met, and we had quite a few laughs together. Great time. Maybe in early October, for a playoff game.....

08-27-2009, 08:41 PM	#16
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	This week's Weirs Times story. Thanks Roger. Attached Images

08-27-2009, 09:35 PM	#17
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,453 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,819 Times in 839 Posts	Great article and coverage of the ForumFest. Thanks Roger. Some of the facts and quotes were off a little as you can see from the picture of Celia and "Don" but it certainly is great to have coverage like this. Thanks again to everyone who made the event such a success!

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