Waldo Pepper's Mini Forum Fest

trfour · 03-23-2006, 11:13 PM

Wishing all a very Happy Waldo Pepper's Forum Fest!!

Regretfully, I can not attend.
Went in for a physical while here in Dallas- Fort Worth, and they found high calcium in my blood. The doctor told me that he had made me an appointment in the Nuclear medicine clinic for a bone density scan. So I told him, while he was at it, to put me in for a ride in the centrafuge so that I could get my astronauts license when I got out.

Anyway, I can't get a release and have to stick around here incase they have to do more testing, and by the way, this is the first time that I have been on the working end of the wrench, If you get my drift

I am looking foward to seeing you all very soon.

Have a blast and get those photosPosted!!!!

Love,
T.

Airwaves · 03-24-2006, 12:13 AM

Hey T
I've always wanted a ride in one of those centrafuge things!

Okay, I'm lying, I'd barf big time!

Be well!

Pepper · 03-24-2006, 12:29 AM

T - I'm so sad to learn that you cannot join us, but even sadder to learn that you're going through all that! Please keep me up to date, and let me know if there's anything I can do to be of help up here for you.

Be well!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Airwaves - check your PM's again.

phoenix · 03-24-2006, 01:01 AM

Pepper we are heading to Tuscany for a couple of weeks-- Get to the lake end of April . save a couple of lobster rolls

Pepper · 03-24-2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

Pepper we are heading to Tuscany for a couple of weeks-- Get to the lake end of April . save a couple of lobster rolls

OK, now you've got me really envious! Would you be sure to do some eating for me while you're in Tuscany, please?

MMmmmmmm!

I'll have plenty of lobster rolls for both of you when you get here in April, and wish you fun and safe travels meantime!

trfour · 03-24-2006, 11:08 AM

Thank you Pepper,

I will be flying up soon, and will keep you up to date prior to.

Thanks Airwaves, take care.

Love,
T.

Mashugana · 03-24-2006, 11:36 AM

I would love to meet you all but I can not make the long drive. Even though I rarely post I feel like I know many of you.

Will there be a temporary web cam so that those of us at home can check out the activities at Waldo Peppers tomorrow?

Have fun and enjoy a lobster roll and a hug for me. A frequent lurker.

Winterharborway · 03-24-2006, 03:59 PM

hi everyone, I haven't posted in a while and haven't been to the Lake since Thanksgiving! I'm the one that brought my two parents to the forum gathering over the summer for those that may remember!

I was looking forward to seeing you all but won't be able to make it this weekend!

Have a great time and see you soon! Jennifer

gtxrider · 03-24-2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

Pepper we are heading to Tuscany for a couple of weeks-- Get to the lake end of April . save a couple of lobster rolls

I hope you all have a great time eating lobster rolls

Can I please have one to go? I will gladly pay you Tuesday.

Give it to GH and I can have it for Sunday dinner.

Merrymeeting · 03-25-2006, 09:30 AM

This is becoming a habit that I certainly want to break. I won't be able to make this one either. Pepper, I'd like a rain check for my first-visit hug later in the year.

My oldest is in her final high school play this weekend. 3 performances just not allowing time to make it to the lake and back in time.

I have no desire to be mentioned in future therapy sessions with my absence at her final performance being the reason for a lifetime of failure and misery

So, I'll be staying close to home this weekend.

Have fun!

Silver Duck · 03-25-2006, 10:14 AM

I hadn't wanted to say anything until now, since my back has been giving me grief for the last couple of weeks.

But things are a bit better today, so Betty and I are getting ready to head up in a few minutes.

See you all there!

Silver Duck

Quilt Lady · 03-25-2006, 11:01 AM

If you aren't on the road, you had better get your act together. The magic hour is fast approaching. Some of us planned this adventure well in advance: we had a sleep-over (with boys) so we would be ready to roll. Looking forward to seeing everyone in a little while!
PARTY ON!!!!

mcdude · 03-25-2006, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Quilt Lady

we had a sleep-over (with boys)
PARTY ON!!!!

shocking!
I'm surfing around looking for the Waldo Pepper's Mini Forum Fest Cam ...but I don't seem to be having any luck...

Island Girl · 03-25-2006, 07:47 PM

This is a double Lobster Roll (with a Pepper Stick) from PepperFest the mini Forum Fest held today at Waldo Peppers.. we had a great time.

Sunset Bob really enjoyed his double lobster roll today.

Silver Duck · 03-25-2006, 08:58 PM

The mini fourm fest was a great time, and I enjoyed meeting some of our "forum family". I'm really glad that Betty & I could make it!

And, a big thank you to Pepper for hosting us (and for the hugs, which were great, too!)

Fred
(aka "Silver Duck")

RI Swamp Yankee · 03-25-2006, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Island Girl

This is a double Lobster Roll (with a Pepper Stick) from PepperFest the mini Forum Fest held today at Waldo Peppers.. we had a great time.

That wasn't fair IG. I have to wait until my summer vacation before I get up that way to enjoy one but that picture has me drooling all over my keyboard.

Don · 03-25-2006, 11:34 PM

We did some serious damage to the lobster population today!

It was great to see so many forum members at Waldo's today. As usual I didn't have enough time to chat with everybody but it was nice to see some new faces that I can now associate with the aliases.

Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and a special thanks to Pepper for giving me the usual royal treatment.

Don

Pepper · 03-26-2006, 01:22 AM

Today was, without question, one of the most lively and fun days in the history of Waldo Peppers. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with all of you, and want to thank all of you for helping us to start out our season with a BANG!

It was a huge treat to see so many friends - and to see so many new friendships forged! I'm delighted that so many of you were able to stay all afternoon, because it allowed me to spend so much time with you! HUGS!

RG - I sure hope you're feeling better! We missed you!

McDude - sorry I couldn't figure out a way to set up a webcam.

We missed you too!!!

Mee-n-Mac - where the heck were you guys?????

GravyBoat - no excuses - unless Evan was skiing today!

Merrymeeting - your hug will be waiting when you get here. In fact, an extra one for being a great dad to your daughter! Good for you!!!!!!!!!

Thanks again to all - this was a day I will never forget!

upthesaukee · 03-26-2006, 11:28 AM

Look, up in the sky, is it a bird???? Is it a UFO?????

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...rfest_2006.WMV

Oh just another arrival at Pepperfest 2006!!!!

(finally figured it out!!!!! duh!!!!!!!)

Rattlesnake Gal · 03-26-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pepper

RG - I sure hope you're feeling better! We missed you!

I missed you too! I’m sad that I had to miss the fun, but happy to hear that everyone had a good time!

(What’s not to like - great friends and excellent food - the lobster rolls looks delish!

)

Thankfully I am feeling and looking much better. Thanks!
(Allergies are such a drag, especially when you can’t pinpoint what is causing them.

)

Just Sold, thanks for calling to see how I was feeling and for filling me in on Pepper’s Mini Forum Fest! You’re a sweetie.

Hope to see everyone soon!

Just Sold · 03-26-2006, 02:37 PM

The Mini FF was really super and it was great to see old friends as well as some new ones too.

Pepper you are really the Hostess with the Mostes! Thanks for the wonderful hug which I passed along to Mrs. JS.

Can't wait to see IG's, Hermit Cove's, Upthesaukee's and others photos posted. So far the Lobster Roll posts look as good as the one I had. I will post a couple I took of Paugus Bay on the way home.

RG - glad to hear you are better today.

DRH · 03-26-2006, 05:37 PM

The "Babes on Sleds" aren't grumpy anymore, even though the winter was a dud for snowmobiling. Waldo Peppers is now open for the 2006 season and the "Babes" are all smiles.

Of course, the red-headed "Babe" in the middle is always all smiles (and hugs too!)

Taken at "PepperFest", March 25, 2006.

DBA · 03-26-2006, 06:59 PM

Hi All,
Russell and I would just like to say a big fat Thanks

to Waldo and Pepper for the opportunity to hang, hug, and hear all that went on at the opener of the season. GREAT FOOD, GREAT HUGS, and GREAT PEOPLE!

And, Pepper, your hugs are wonderful!

We look forward to a future fest this year.

Nice to meet you all.....
DBA

Mee-n-Mac · 03-28-2006, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pepper

{snip-a-roo}
Mee-n-Mac - where the heck were you guys?????

No literally ! A marauding band of crustaceans apparently heard of the upcoming MFF and decided that they couldn't just stand by and, well to more precise ... lie around and, let such lobstacide go on unchallenged. Late that AM the doorbell rings and a voice announces "Candygram, candygram for miss ....". So I open the door (OK, admittedly not my brightest moment) and was immediately overrun by a flock ... errr ... school ... hmmm ... gaggle ... no no ... a pod of, well, arthropods.

And might I say not too friendly either. All I remember is a flurry of claws and pinchers and 1 particularly forceful tail slap and faster than butter melts, we were tied up in the dining room chairs. I asked them why they were being so crabby but apparently this was not the right thing to say.

I guess they took that as some kind on joke about the inlaws. In any case it was looking kinda grim but luckily "Mee" had been preparing some food in the kitchen and when that pot of water boiled over ... well they just freaked right out ! It was all tail over antenna the way they scuttled on out. One of them molted his shell right on the spot ! Of course with no opposable thumb, their knot tying skills were, to be blunt, bottom feeder quality and so after an hour we were able to free ourselves.

But by the time we were done with the legal (seafood) people and cleaned up the molting it was too late to make it to the MFF. Had it not been for some extreme exoskeleton behavior, we would have been there.

Or ....

We had a prior dinner engagement. "Mee" had planned one of her gourmet fetes and despite any and all wriggling we just couldn't get out of it.

We thought about swinging by, but with people coming over @ 4:30 it would have been an unforgiving schedule. But it appears a great time was had by all, well all that weren't of the family Nephropidae

I predict another MFF sometime this boating season, which judging from the retreating ice, will be starting later this week. Perhaps by then you'll have the previously mentioned Pepper's nautical delivery system up 'n' running.

ps - A MFF, a novel way to handle your stalker problem ... but judging by the pictures, I think they are multiplying in numbers.

Pepper · 03-28-2006, 12:44 AM

Mee-n-Mac - I'm laughing too hard to be mad at you for not showing!

Anytime y'all are up for another MFF - we're game.

Gotta hit the sack - lotsa prep to do in the morning!

03-23-2006, 11:13 PM	#1
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	Wishing all a very Happy Waldo Pepper's Forum Fest!! Regretfully, I can not attend. Went in for a physical while here in Dallas- Fort Worth, and they found high calcium in my blood. The doctor told me that he had made me an appointment in the Nuclear medicine clinic for a bone density scan. So I told him, while he was at it, to put me in for a ride in the centrafuge so that I could get my astronauts license when I got out. Anyway, I can't get a release and have to stick around here incase they have to do more testing, and by the way, this is the first time that I have been on the working end of the wrench, If you get my drift I am looking foward to seeing you all very soon. Have a blast and get those photosPosted!!!! 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

03-24-2006, 12:29 AM	#3
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	T - I'm so sad to learn that you cannot join us, but even sadder to learn that you're going through all that! Please keep me up to date, and let me know if there's anything I can do to be of help up here for you. Be well!!!!!!!!!!!!! Airwaves - check your PM's again. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

03-24-2006, 01:01 AM	#4
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,558 Thanks: 61 Thanked 276 Times in 194 Posts	Pepper we are heading to Tuscany for a couple of weeks-- Get to the lake end of April . save a couple of lobster rolls __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

03-24-2006, 11:08 AM	#6
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	Thank you Pepper, I will be flying up soon, and will keep you up to date prior to. Thanks Airwaves, take care. 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

03-24-2006, 11:36 AM	#7
Mashugana Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 73 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Will there be a temporary web cam? I would love to meet you all but I can not make the long drive. Even though I rarely post I feel like I know many of you. Will there be a temporary web cam so that those of us at home can check out the activities at Waldo Peppers tomorrow? Have fun and enjoy a lobster roll and a hug for me. A frequent lurker.

03-24-2006, 12:13 AM	#2
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	Hey T I've always wanted a ride in one of those centrafuge things! Okay, I'm lying, I'd barf big time! Be well!

03-24-2006, 03:59 PM	#8
Winterharborway Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 32 Thanks: 18 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Sorry Can't make it! hi everyone, I haven't posted in a while and haven't been to the Lake since Thanksgiving! I'm the one that brought my two parents to the forum gathering over the summer for those that may remember! I was looking forward to seeing you all but won't be able to make it this weekend! Have a great time and see you soon! Jennifer

03-25-2006, 09:30 AM	#10
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Missing too This is becoming a habit that I certainly want to break. I won't be able to make this one either. Pepper, I'd like a rain check for my first-visit hug later in the year. My oldest is in her final high school play this weekend. 3 performances just not allowing time to make it to the lake and back in time. I have no desire to be mentioned in future therapy sessions with my absence at her final performance being the reason for a lifetime of failure and misery So, I'll be staying close to home this weekend. Have fun! Last edited by Merrymeeting; 03-25-2006 at 11:09 AM.

03-25-2006, 10:14 AM	#11
Silver Duck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 364 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Got room for two more? I hadn't wanted to say anything until now, since my back has been giving me grief for the last couple of weeks. But things are a bit better today, so Betty and I are getting ready to head up in a few minutes. See you all there! Silver Duck

03-25-2006, 11:01 AM	#12
Quilt Lady Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Alton, NH Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Last call . . . If you aren't on the road, you had better get your act together. The magic hour is fast approaching. Some of us planned this adventure well in advance: we had a sleep-over (with boys) so we would be ready to roll. Looking forward to seeing everyone in a little while! PARTY ON!!!! __________________ QL (Doing my best to encourage Global Warming ... one quilt at a time!)

03-25-2006, 07:47 PM	#14
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Lobster Roll - yummy! This is a double Lobster Roll (with a Pepper Stick) from PepperFest the mini Forum Fest held today at Waldo Peppers.. we had a great time. Sunset Bob really enjoyed his double lobster roll today. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

03-25-2006, 08:58 PM	#15
Silver Duck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 364 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	A Great Time! The mini fourm fest was a great time, and I enjoyed meeting some of our "forum family". I'm really glad that Betty & I could make it! And, a big thank you to Pepper for hosting us (and for the hugs, which were great, too!) Fred (aka "Silver Duck")

03-25-2006, 11:34 PM	#17
Don Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 34 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts	Here's mine... We did some serious damage to the lobster population today! It was great to see so many forum members at Waldo's today. As usual I didn't have enough time to chat with everybody but it was nice to see some new faces that I can now associate with the aliases. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and a special thanks to Pepper for giving me the usual royal treatment. Don

03-26-2006, 01:22 AM	#18
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Today was, without question, one of the most lively and fun days in the history of Waldo Peppers. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with all of you, and want to thank all of you for helping us to start out our season with a BANG! It was a huge treat to see so many friends - and to see so many new friendships forged! I'm delighted that so many of you were able to stay all afternoon, because it allowed me to spend so much time with you! HUGS! RG - I sure hope you're feeling better! We missed you! McDude - sorry I couldn't figure out a way to set up a webcam. We missed you too!!! Mee-n-Mac - where the heck were you guys????? GravyBoat - no excuses - unless Evan was skiing today! Merrymeeting - your hug will be waiting when you get here. In fact, an extra one for being a great dad to your daughter! Good for you!!!!!!!!! Thanks again to all - this was a day I will never forget! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

03-26-2006, 11:28 AM	#19
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,604 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,469 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	Possible UFO sighted in the Area of the Weirs Look, up in the sky, is it a bird???? Is it a UFO????? http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...rfest_2006.WMV Oh just another arrival at Pepperfest 2006!!!! (finally figured it out!!!!! duh!!!!!!!) __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-26-2006, 02:37 PM	#21
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	Mff The Mini FF was really super and it was great to see old friends as well as some new ones too. Pepper you are really the Hostess with the Mostes! Thanks for the wonderful hug which I passed along to Mrs. JS. Can't wait to see IG's, Hermit Cove's, Upthesaukee's and others photos posted. So far the Lobster Roll posts look as good as the one I had. I will post a couple I took of Paugus Bay on the way home. RG - glad to hear you are better today. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

03-26-2006, 05:37 PM	#22
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,689 Thanks: 1,205 Thanked 677 Times in 179 Posts	Babes On Sleds at PepperFest The "Babes on Sleds" aren't grumpy anymore, even though the winter was a dud for snowmobiling. Waldo Peppers is now open for the 2006 season and the "Babes" are all smiles. Of course, the red-headed "Babe" in the middle is always all smiles (and hugs too!) Taken at "PepperFest", March 25, 2006. __________________ DRH

03-26-2006, 06:59 PM	#23
DBA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: By the Lake now Posts: 95 Thanks: 11 Thanked 27 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks Hi All, Russell and I would just like to say a big fat Thanks to Waldo and Pepper for the opportunity to hang, hug, and hear all that went on at the opener of the season. GREAT FOOD, GREAT HUGS, and GREAT PEOPLE! And, Pepper, your hugs are wonderful! We look forward to a future fest this year. Nice to meet you all..... DBA __________________ living by the water....heaven

03-28-2006, 12:44 AM	#25
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Mee-n-Mac - I'm laughing too hard to be mad at you for not showing! Anytime y'all are up for another MFF - we're game. Gotta hit the sack - lotsa prep to do in the morning! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!