Waldo Pepper's Mini Forum Fest

Merrymeeting · 03-08-2006, 04:02 PM

And I am ashamed to admit that I've never had the pleasure of tasting one of Pepper's creations since we rarely get to that side of the lake.

But I've been looking for an excuse to get there. Looks like I found one!

Island Girl · 03-08-2006, 04:27 PM

I just ordered my winni.com sweatshirt to wear to the party!

I cannot wait for a lobster roll and to meet lots of forum buddies.

Sunset Bob · 03-08-2006, 07:55 PM

Count Donna and me in.

gravy boat · 03-08-2006, 09:19 PM

Count us in, Cuzin! Let us know when and where!

Gravy

IslandSib · 03-08-2006, 09:49 PM

Don't forget me...
I want lobsta too!
Will share onion rings

winniekid · 03-08-2006, 10:10 PM

I'll be visiting the area to plan for this summer on March 19 & 20th but I think that may be too soon to join the fun!!

DBA · 03-08-2006, 10:38 PM

Pepper,
I think it is appropriate that my first post to the forum be sent to you letting you know I will be lookin' for lobsta'

, too, when you are ready to begin this 2006 season. I can now officially be counted as a forum member and hugs will be given and received!
DBA

DRH · 03-08-2006, 10:49 PM

I'll be there too, Pepper!

When did you say you're putting on that addition?

Welcome, DBA, to the Forum! And thanks for those wonderful Rattlesnake Island ice-out photos.

Pepper · 03-09-2006, 02:42 AM

WOW! This is gonna be FUN!

I'm really looking forward to seeing all my friends again, and especially happy to have an opportunity to meet and feed a few new ones too!

Merrymeeting - we had just a brief introduction last year at Garwoods, so it'll be nice to have a moment to get to know you this time.

DBA - A huge welcome to the forum, and a great big thank you for your fabulous photographs! I can tell already that we're going to be great friends, just by your signature line - what an absolutely perfect definition of peace.

GravyBoat -

you bet I'm looking forward to seeing you! We've shared far too much sadness this winter, and it's time to emerge and welcome the joys of spring - don't you think?

SunsetBob - it'll be wonderful to see you, too! I hardly got a chance to speak with you at the forum fest last fall, so it'll be great to see you again!

IslandSib - don't you worry your pretty little head, because we could NEVER forget you!!!!!

DRH - Oh how I would LOVE to put on an addition! I think the landlord might be happy to have a bigger building to charge rent in too, but I doubt the city would be all that cooperative!

I do have some wonderfully handy friends, though, so if the opportunity ever arose I know just who to call!

IslandGirl - you're hired!

Rattlesnake Gal · 03-09-2006, 10:14 AM

Depending on the timing, R-Guy and I will be there too!
(Once “ice-out” occurs, it’s hard to get me away from the island!

)
Pepper, I hope you had a wonderful Caribbean cruise! Welcome home. Looking forward to seeing you and Waldo very soon!

Pepper · 03-09-2006, 11:30 AM

Waddaya mean depending on the timing?

Girl, I'll grab a friend of mine who has this really cool airboat, and we'll drag your butts off that island if we have to!

We did indeed have a wonderful vacation, and returned exhausted and happy. I'll be much happier when we get the doors open and I get to see all my wonderful friends again!!!!!

Woodsy · 03-09-2006, 11:49 AM

I gotta travel to Belmont to get decent pizza! I miss the neighborhood pizza place! Open soon! Please!

It will be great to see you open again soon!

Woodsy

Quilt Lady · 03-09-2006, 12:01 PM

Waldo Pepper's is THE place to meet
To talk and have great things to eat!
But before you can take your seat
A BIG hug from Pepper can't be beat!!!

Here's hoping you have a Great 2006 Season!!

I plan to come early and often.

Pepper · 03-09-2006, 12:31 PM

Woodsy - Ironically enough, I have to travel FROM Belmont to make great pizza!

Soon, my friend. We will be open very soon!

Quilt Lady - you are too much! Thank you!

BroadHopper · 03-09-2006, 01:14 PM

When is the opening date? April 1?

trfour · 03-09-2006, 03:23 PM

Pepper always puts my order in while I'm still out trying to find a parking spot.

That little Caribbean accent will wear off shortly.

(((((((((( Hugs all around ))))))))))

Love,
T.

Pepper · 03-09-2006, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

When is the opening date? April 1?

Hopefully long before that. Believe it or not we're actually hoping to be open next Thursday! Keep your fingers crossed that we can pull it all together for this target date.

I'll keep you advised!

hockeypuck · 03-09-2006, 08:15 PM

Pepper, wish I could join you and the forum folks for the opening ceremonies of the Mini Forum Fest and enjoy a one of your famous lobster rolls, but one must work now to play later. I wish you another successful year and I definitely will be stopping in (many times I hope) during the spring & summer.
hockeypuck

jerseyonbear · 03-09-2006, 09:12 PM

Was waiting for ice in to take a trip north for a long weekend. Maybe we should consider meeting everyone while you are waiting for ice out. Sounds like fun and I do love lobster

Island Girl · 03-09-2006, 11:32 PM

March 25, 2006.... will give Pepper enough time to open and should be before ice-out!

Lobster Roll Yum!!!

Wear your winni.com clothes and a name tag --- gets you a hug from Pepper!

GWC... · 03-17-2006, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepper

Believe it or not we're actually hoping to be open next Thursday! Keep your fingers crossed that we can pull it all together for this target date.

I'll keep you advised!

Any luck with the target date?

Island Girl · 03-18-2006, 12:50 PM

Wear your best winnipesaukee.com clothing or any winnipesaukee clothing. I will have name tags for those who are willing to be identified!

PepperFest.... here we come!!!

Rattlesnake Gal · 03-13-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepper

we'll drag your butts off that island if we have to!

March 25th - We'll be there! (No need to drag us.

)

What time should I add to the calendar?

Just Sold · 03-13-2006, 05:51 PM

Just back from FL vacation and can't wait to get up to the lake. The 25th sounds great. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Since this has not been an "Ice in" winter I am anxiously awaiting ice out too.

Where is McDude in all of this I did not see a response from him. Hope he is there too!

Island Girl · 03-13-2006, 10:31 PM

Lunch time is the time... noonish...

See you all there!

GWC... · 03-14-2006, 01:19 AM

Just a reminder…

New Hampshire Maple Sunday is March 26!

Take a little ride South of the Lake on the road less traveled...

http://www.maplesugarshack.net/news.htm

http://www.maplesugarshack.net/

http://www.yankeestagestops.com/

Island Girl · 03-15-2006, 11:09 AM

Just 10 more days until PepperFest... I am just dreaming of Lobster and the world famous hug!

Pepper, I hope you have winni.com clothing.. and the thong does not count!

IG, who is hungry for WP

GTO · 03-15-2006, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Island Girl

Just 10 more days until PepperFest... I am just dreaming of Lobster and the world famous hug!

Pepper, I hope you have winni.com clothing.. and the thong does not count!

IG, who is hungry for WP

As much as I would like to go and eat & meet, I will not be able due to other commitments. But I promise I will stop in during the summer and introduce myself. (I just hope you'll still serve me after some of my controversial posts. I hope you're not a Nascar fan)

RLW · 03-19-2006, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Island Girl

Lunch time is the time... noonish...

See you all there!

I believe this is what you are looking for???

Pepper · 03-19-2006, 08:22 PM

Hey gang! With regard to time - I love IslandGirl's suggestion of "noonish" because it allows a bit of a window.

If everyone were to arrive all at one time, it could result in mayhem as we try to feed you all at once.

You can all stay as long as you desire, and if everyone sort of staggers their arrival/ordering time, then there will be plenty of time for everyone to mingle, and will help us avert a chaos situation.

Does that make sense?

Island Girl · 03-20-2006, 07:29 AM

Some of us will have to mingle outside to allow everyone the chance to be fed... and we will have to be patient... Pepper needs time for hugs too!

Lobster Roll !!!!!! Can't wait!

Newbiesaukee · 03-20-2006, 09:57 AM

We will be coming up Sunday from Florida for a few days ( reservations made months ago and can't change for Forum Fest ) but what will your daily hours be after opening? We need our fix.

03-08-2006, 04:27 PM	#2
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Sweatshirt I just ordered my winni.com sweatshirt to wear to the party! I cannot wait for a lobster roll and to meet lots of forum buddies. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

03-08-2006, 09:19 PM	#4
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 596 Thanks: 601 Thanked 203 Times in 102 Posts	Pepper's Waldo.... Count us in, Cuzin! Let us know when and where! Gravy

03-08-2006, 09:49 PM	#5
IslandSib Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mini forum fest Don't forget me... I want lobsta too! Will share onion rings __________________ IslandSib

03-08-2006, 10:10 PM	#6
winniekid Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i'm jealous I'll be visiting the area to plan for this summer on March 19 & 20th but I think that may be too soon to join the fun!!

03-08-2006, 10:38 PM	#7
DBA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: By the Lake now Posts: 95 Thanks: 11 Thanked 27 Times in 4 Posts	I can't wait... Pepper, I think it is appropriate that my first post to the forum be sent to you letting you know I will be lookin' for lobsta' , too, when you are ready to begin this 2006 season. I can now officially be counted as a forum member and hugs will be given and received! DBA __________________ living by the water....heaven

03-08-2006, 04:02 PM	#1
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,227 Thanks: 304 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	And I am ashamed to admit that I've never had the pleasure of tasting one of Pepper's creations since we rarely get to that side of the lake. But I've been looking for an excuse to get there. Looks like I found one!

03-08-2006, 07:55 PM	#3
Sunset Bob Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 115 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts	Count Donna and me in.

03-08-2006, 10:49 PM	#8
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,693 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 677 Times in 179 Posts	I'll be there too, Pepper! When did you say you're putting on that addition? Welcome, DBA, to the Forum! And thanks for those wonderful Rattlesnake Island ice-out photos. __________________ DRH

03-09-2006, 02:42 AM	#9
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	WOW! This is gonna be FUN! I'm really looking forward to seeing all my friends again, and especially happy to have an opportunity to meet and feed a few new ones too! Merrymeeting - we had just a brief introduction last year at Garwoods, so it'll be nice to have a moment to get to know you this time. DBA - A huge welcome to the forum, and a great big thank you for your fabulous photographs! I can tell already that we're going to be great friends, just by your signature line - what an absolutely perfect definition of peace. GravyBoat - you bet I'm looking forward to seeing you! We've shared far too much sadness this winter, and it's time to emerge and welcome the joys of spring - don't you think? SunsetBob - it'll be wonderful to see you, too! I hardly got a chance to speak with you at the forum fest last fall, so it'll be great to see you again! IslandSib - don't you worry your pretty little head, because we could NEVER forget you!!!!! DRH - Oh how I would LOVE to put on an addition! I think the landlord might be happy to have a bigger building to charge rent in too, but I doubt the city would be all that cooperative! I do have some wonderfully handy friends, though, so if the opportunity ever arose I know just who to call! IslandGirl - you're hired! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

03-09-2006, 10:14 AM	#10
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	Springfest Sounds Like Just The Thing - Good Idea IG! Depending on the timing, R-Guy and I will be there too! (Once “ice-out” occurs, it’s hard to get me away from the island! ) Pepper, I hope you had a wonderful Caribbean cruise! Welcome home. Looking forward to seeing you and Waldo very soon!

03-09-2006, 11:30 AM	#11
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Rattlesnake Gal and Guy Waddaya mean depending on the timing? Girl, I'll grab a friend of mine who has this really cool airboat, and we'll drag your butts off that island if we have to! We did indeed have a wonderful vacation, and returned exhausted and happy. I'll be much happier when we get the doors open and I get to see all my wonderful friends again!!!!! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

03-09-2006, 11:49 AM	#12
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,968 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	I gotta travel to Belmont to get decent pizza! I miss the neighborhood pizza place! Open soon! Please! It will be great to see you open again soon! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

03-09-2006, 12:01 PM	#13
Quilt Lady Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Alton, NH Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts	a poem for Pepper . . . Waldo Pepper's is THE place to meet To talk and have great things to eat! But before you can take your seat A BIG hug from Pepper can't be beat!!! Here's hoping you have a Great 2006 Season!! I plan to come early and often. __________________ QL (Doing my best to encourage Global Warming ... one quilt at a time!)

03-09-2006, 12:31 PM	#14
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Woodsy - Ironically enough, I have to travel FROM Belmont to make great pizza! Soon, my friend. We will be open very soon! Quilt Lady - you are too much! Thank you! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

03-09-2006, 01:14 PM	#15
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,606 Thanks: 3,238 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	Count me in! When is the opening date? April 1? __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

03-09-2006, 03:23 PM	#16
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	Welcome Home!! Pepper always puts my order in while I'm still out trying to find a parking spot. That little Caribbean accent will wear off shortly. (((((((((( Hugs all around )))))))))) Love, T. __________________ *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

03-09-2006, 08:15 PM	#18
hockeypuck Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southern CT Posts: 169 Thanks: 19 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Wish I could Join You. Pepper, wish I could join you and the forum folks for the opening ceremonies of the Mini Forum Fest and enjoy a one of your famous lobster rolls, but one must work now to play later. I wish you another successful year and I definitely will be stopping in (many times I hope) during the spring & summer. hockeypuck

03-09-2006, 09:12 PM	#19
jerseyonbear Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 97 Thanks: 96 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Sounds like fun Was waiting for ice in to take a trip north for a long weekend. Maybe we should consider meeting everyone while you are waiting for ice out. Sounds like fun and I do love lobster

03-09-2006, 11:32 PM	#20
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Mini-ForumFest date March 25, 2006 March 25, 2006.... will give Pepper enough time to open and should be before ice-out! Lobster Roll Yum!!! Wear your winni.com clothes and a name tag --- gets you a hug from Pepper! __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

03-18-2006, 12:50 PM	#22
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Yes.... Next Saturday March 25, 2006 lunch time Wear your best winnipesaukee.com clothing or any winnipesaukee clothing. I will have name tags for those who are willing to be identified! PepperFest.... here we come!!! __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

03-13-2006, 05:51 PM	#24
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Did You Say Forum Folks, Pepper Hugs & Lobsta Rolls??? Just back from FL vacation and can't wait to get up to the lake. The 25th sounds great. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Since this has not been an "Ice in" winter I am anxiously awaiting ice out too. Where is McDude in all of this I did not see a response from him. Hope he is there too! __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

03-13-2006, 10:31 PM	#25
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	March 25, 2006 for lunch Lunch time is the time... noonish... See you all there! __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

03-14-2006, 01:19 AM	#26
GWC... Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,325 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just a reminder… New Hampshire Maple Sunday is March 26! Take a little ride South of the Lake on the road less traveled... http://www.maplesugarshack.net/news.htm http://www.maplesugarshack.net/ http://www.yankeestagestops.com/ Last edited by GWC...; 03-14-2006 at 06:31 PM.

03-15-2006, 11:09 AM	#27
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	PepperFest aka Mini-Forumfest Just 10 more days until PepperFest... I am just dreaming of Lobster and the world famous hug! Pepper, I hope you have winni.com clothing.. and the thong does not count! IG, who is hungry for WP __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

03-19-2006, 08:22 PM	#30
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Hey gang! With regard to time - I love IslandGirl's suggestion of "noonish" because it allows a bit of a window. If everyone were to arrive all at one time, it could result in mayhem as we try to feed you all at once. You can all stay as long as you desire, and if everyone sort of staggers their arrival/ordering time, then there will be plenty of time for everyone to mingle, and will help us avert a chaos situation. Does that make sense? __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

03-20-2006, 07:29 AM	#31
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Dress Warmly Some of us will have to mingle outside to allow everyone the chance to be fed... and we will have to be patient... Pepper needs time for hugs too! Lobster Roll !!!!!! Can't wait! __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

03-20-2006, 09:57 AM	#32
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,361 Thanks: 959 Thanked 575 Times in 300 Posts	Hours We will be coming up Sunday from Florida for a few days ( reservations made months ago and can't change for Forum Fest ) but what will your daily hours be after opening? We need our fix.