Forum Fest III

Merrymeeting · 08-04-2006, 09:32 AM

Any chance we can consider doing this on a Sunday instead of a Saturday? As in prior years, I have to work on 2 of the 3 suggested days. I hate to keep missing FF!

mcdude · 08-04-2006, 10:35 AM

Upthesaukee was kind enough to check on the availability of the Community Center (thanks Dave!) and regretfully it is booked the first two Saturday's of September.....so that's out. My only question about Weir's Beach would be....is there some kind of gazebo or picnic shelter there that could be utilized should it be drizzling out or otherwise inclement?

Misty Blue · 08-06-2006, 01:31 PM

My wife, "Deb's Joy" has three tents that she uses for craft fairs (Outlaw knows) and they and the webber grill are ready and waiting for a shindig!

Good idea Pepper. You put the pep! in Pepper!

SIKSUKR · 08-07-2006, 07:56 AM

I like Sgt.Peppers suggestion.SIKSUKR will report for duty!

Waterbaby · 08-08-2006, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

I like Sgt.Peppers suggestion.SIKSUKR will report for duty!

Aye Aye Sgt. Pepper, the plan sounds great!!!!!!! Now, who is going to somehow video the video of us all storming the deck so that we can all see it?

(I'd offer, but that type of technology is so far beyond me it may as well be the Milky Way!!!)

That being said, lol, I live a bit away from the Lake but am more than willing to help organize this....... feel free to PM me with whatever I can help with!

Hermit Cover · 08-08-2006, 10:26 PM

How do we go about deciding on a date and time? Looks like two Saturdays are leading the pack of 3 dates. Some may have to make plans to be off work, be in the area, cancel a golf date, rent a tux, save up to buy gas or get outta jail!! Any ideas? Just Sold, Pepper, Island Girl, Upthesaukee, mcdude, anyone? Any strong thoughts...I'd predict that it will be on the shifting sands of the Weirs and that it will be standing room only but we need a date...

Island Girl · 08-09-2006, 09:26 AM

I would prefer a nice party to end a weekend. Saturdays are too busy for me...

Pepper · 08-09-2006, 10:27 AM

I would also prefer a Sunday gathering over a Saturday gathering. Either of the two weekends are fine by me. You folks decide, and I'll be there.

Grant · 08-13-2006, 09:57 AM

Has the date been set? I'd love to attend one of these things. The September dates are tough, with four kids heading back to school, etc., but I will be up in Sept. to begin the "closing" process. Where did this season go?

Pepper · 08-15-2006, 11:50 AM

On that day, Grant posted a call to all interested in a "gathering". The resulting interest brought together many members, and started an annual event. The first ever was titled "Grant's Gathering" however the very soul who's idea brought together so many, was unable to attend.

Bearing this in mind, and reading in the post above that Grant will be in the area in September, I propose we allow Grant to set the date - thereby insuring that he will finally be able to join in the fun and experience first-hand what has resulted from his original idea.

All in favor say AYE ...

AYE

Island Girl · 08-15-2006, 11:54 AM

Aye

I will be there now matter when!!!

Grant · 08-15-2006, 12:01 PM

You're too kind.

And crazy!

With four kids involved in multiple activities, my schedule is so subject to change that I need my wife to tell me where I'm supposed to be at any given moment.

So...while you're proposal is quite flattering and cool, you've got to go with the date that works for the masses! I'm determined to get to one of them...and if it happens when I'm up helping start the "closing" process in September, I will certainly be there.

Looking forward to returning to the Lake this Friday...a lot of diving to catch up on...

Pepper · 08-15-2006, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant

...With four kids involved in multiple activities, my schedule is so subject to change that I need my wife to tell me where I'm supposed to be at any given moment.
...

Then, by all means, have you wife tell us when to hold the Forum Fest!

Seriously though, if there's a certain date where you think there's even a REMOTE possibility that you could attend PLEASE ADVISE!

Grant · 08-15-2006, 12:14 PM

Absolutely. Always looking for an "excuse" to head to the Lake.

A few weeks ago, it was time to take kids to camps.

This week, it's to pick up kids from camp, then spend a week of *real* vacation.

In September, I'll help my dad close up -- date subject to his schedule.

Last year we did it the same weekend as the antique boat races in Wolfeboro. Big fun.

Pepper · 08-15-2006, 12:25 PM

Well now, according to the Winni.com event calendar, the Antique and Classic Boat show in Wolfeboro will take place on Saturday, September 30th.

I have no objection to that weekend (or any other) for a FF, so let's open up the discussion to include that weekend as well, shall we?

Island Girl · 08-15-2006, 12:29 PM

When the antique boat show is there, we in boats have no parking.

Pepper · 08-15-2006, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Island Girl

When the antique boat show is there, we in boats have no parking.

But if we hold it at the beach in the Weirs, you'll have plenty of parking because all the other boats will be in Wolfeboro ...

Just a thought.

Grant · 08-15-2006, 12:32 PM

And the 30th is kind of late in the season for many folks. Last year, it was around the 20th...

Regardless, I will watch here and make every effort to get my sorry butt up there when the Forum Geeks gather...

Chris Exley · 08-15-2006, 01:04 PM

If you head up, maybe we could ride together and save the money!

08-04-2006, 09:32 AM	#1
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 305 Thanked 801 Times in 369 Posts	Sunday's? Any chance we can consider doing this on a Sunday instead of a Saturday? As in prior years, I have to work on 2 of the 3 suggested days. I hate to keep missing FF!

08-04-2006, 10:35 AM	#2
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Alton Bay Community Center Upthesaukee was kind enough to check on the availability of the Community Center (thanks Dave!) and regretfully it is booked the first two Saturday's of September.....so that's out. My only question about Weir's Beach would be....is there some kind of gazebo or picnic shelter there that could be utilized should it be drizzling out or otherwise inclement?

08-06-2006, 01:31 PM	#3
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Helter-Shelter! My wife, "Deb's Joy" has three tents that she uses for craft fairs (Outlaw knows) and they and the webber grill are ready and waiting for a shindig! Good idea Pepper. You put the pep! in Pepper!

08-07-2006, 07:56 AM	#4
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I like Sgt.Peppers suggestion.SIKSUKR will report for duty! __________________ SIKSUKR

08-08-2006, 10:26 PM	#6
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Need a date! How do we go about deciding on a date and time? Looks like two Saturdays are leading the pack of 3 dates. Some may have to make plans to be off work, be in the area, cancel a golf date, rent a tux, save up to buy gas or get outta jail!! Any ideas? Just Sold, Pepper, Island Girl, Upthesaukee, mcdude, anyone? Any strong thoughts...I'd predict that it will be on the shifting sands of the Weirs and that it will be standing room only but we need a date...

08-09-2006, 09:26 AM	#7
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Sunday is better for me` I would prefer a nice party to end a weekend. Saturdays are too busy for me... __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

08-09-2006, 10:27 AM	#8
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Sundays are fine with me too! I would also prefer a Sunday gathering over a Saturday gathering. Either of the two weekends are fine by me. You folks decide, and I'll be there. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

08-13-2006, 09:57 AM	#9
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 385 Thanked 232 Times in 126 Posts	Has the date been set? I'd love to attend one of these things. The September dates are tough, with four kids heading back to school, etc., but I will be up in Sept. to begin the "closing" process. Where did this season go? __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

08-15-2006, 11:50 AM	#10
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	July 19, 2004 On that day, Grant posted a call to all interested in a "gathering". The resulting interest brought together many members, and started an annual event. The first ever was titled "Grant's Gathering" however the very soul who's idea brought together so many, was unable to attend. Bearing this in mind, and reading in the post above that Grant will be in the area in September, I propose we allow Grant to set the date - thereby insuring that he will finally be able to join in the fun and experience first-hand what has resulted from his original idea. All in favor say AYE ... AYE __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

08-15-2006, 11:54 AM	#11
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Go for it Aye I will be there now matter when!!! __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

08-15-2006, 12:01 PM	#12
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 385 Thanked 232 Times in 126 Posts	You're too kind. And crazy! With four kids involved in multiple activities, my schedule is so subject to change that I need my wife to tell me where I'm supposed to be at any given moment. So...while you're proposal is quite flattering and cool, you've got to go with the date that works for the masses! I'm determined to get to one of them...and if it happens when I'm up helping start the "closing" process in September, I will certainly be there. Looking forward to returning to the Lake this Friday...a lot of diving to catch up on... __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

08-15-2006, 12:14 PM	#14
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 385 Thanked 232 Times in 126 Posts	Absolutely. Always looking for an "excuse" to head to the Lake. A few weeks ago, it was time to take kids to camps. This week, it's to pick up kids from camp, then spend a week of real vacation. In September, I'll help my dad close up -- date subject to his schedule. Last year we did it the same weekend as the antique boat races in Wolfeboro. Big fun. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

08-15-2006, 12:25 PM	#15
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Well now, according to the Winni.com event calendar, the Antique and Classic Boat show in Wolfeboro will take place on Saturday, September 30th. I have no objection to that weekend (or any other) for a FF, so let's open up the discussion to include that weekend as well, shall we? __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

08-15-2006, 12:29 PM	#16
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	No boat parking When the antique boat show is there, we in boats have no parking. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

08-15-2006, 12:32 PM	#18
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 385 Thanked 232 Times in 126 Posts	And the 30th is kind of late in the season for many folks. Last year, it was around the 20th... Regardless, I will watch here and make every effort to get my sorry butt up there when the Forum Geeks gather... __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

08-15-2006, 01:04 PM	#19
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	Hey Grant If you head up, maybe we could ride together and save the money!

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