Did you know?

Jeff · July 22, 2014, 05:36:16 PM

Did you know that at the pigroast every year, we usually have some pretty incredible door prizes? Yea, I'm trying to give you an excuse if you need one to come.

Maybe some of the people that have come to the pigroast in the past can weigh in on this. I can tell you, that many people have actually had the trip to the pigroast partly subsidized by what they took home with them. Our sponsors and members have always been very generous to the Forestry Forum membership over the years. I can't promise what is in store for this year, but if you come, you'll find out and it may very well be worth the trip.

BradMarks · July 22, 2014, 06:29:29 PM

Can't make it this year, biggest reason is our first grandchild is due any day 8) 8) Maybe next year. You did get the package, yes?

Jeff · July 22, 2014, 06:39:19 PM

I did Brad! Thank you!

BradMarks · July 22, 2014, 06:49:41 PM

My pleasure!

mesquite buckeye · July 22, 2014, 07:02:22 PM

I would be there if I could afford it. Things should improve when the saguaros start to sell. :-\

Delawhere Jack · July 22, 2014, 08:08:38 PM

I really wish I could attend, but it would be over $300 in gas plus tolls, hotel and such. Just can't afford that right now.

Anybody in the mid atlantic area care to share the ride and gas money? :

goose63 · July 22, 2014, 08:22:50 PM

Wish we could but B I L will be home for a week wife wont miss that at all every one have fun and safe travels

WmFritz · July 22, 2014, 08:25:48 PM

I think I mentioned it before, but last year, (our first) I had to bring Vicki practically kicking and screaming to the event. She helps me (reclunctently) around the mill and had no interest in a party that was about wood.

I had to bribe her with;
A camping trip, (something she loves and we don't do enough of).
A casino trip, (something else she loves, but if I go once year, I've had my fill).
An afternoon at the Harrison Flea Market, (something I enjoy, but wouldn't let on).
And probably a weeks worth of household chores for good measure.

I guess she figured out the 'party' was more than about wood. This year, she booked our campground reservations on her own in February, the earliest they can be made and it took no bribes. ;D

She enjoyed the Pig Roast as much as I did.

LAZERDAN · July 22, 2014, 11:22:52 PM

Keep talking ya got my interest now- I think you had me at DOUNUTS

trapper · July 23, 2014, 12:39:15 AM

the bands I won last year were worth over $200. Nobody left without at least one prize. Even special prizes for the kids.
The party was better than most family gettogethers.

thecfarm · July 23, 2014, 05:47:03 AM

I won a chainsaw a few years back.
https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,52379.0.html

Good thing I had sent Jeff A Block!! ;)
https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,18953.0.html

OneWithWood · July 23, 2014, 04:47:38 PM

Every year Linnea and I have been to the pigroast we left with valuable booty, from hand saws to blades for the mill. But to be honest, the best thing about the pig roast is meeting forumites in the flesh and trading stories 8) 8)

If you can possibly make it, do. Jeff and Tammy put on a great roast and they are such wonderful people your life will be enriched by the experience!

SwampDonkey · July 23, 2014, 06:23:21 PM

Jeff handed me a new chainsaw at my first roast, pretty much equalled the 1200 mile (one way) trip. ;D But I like the folks that come to the roast and listen to all the stories. Plus I hang out a bit at Jeff's stomp'n grounds to explore the UP. Jeff and Tammy are indeed good folks as are others of his family I have met. ;)

goose63 · July 23, 2014, 09:14:07 PM

Next year my B I L better change his trip home plans I am going to the pig roast now where do I send that block of wood ? and what size ?

isawlogs · July 23, 2014, 09:28:40 PM

The block of wood is not a prerequisite to attend the piggy roast, that being said, you can still send a block in.

Magicman · July 23, 2014, 09:59:35 PM

Quote from: goose63 on July 23, 2014, 09:14:07 PM.....now where do I send that block of wood ? and what size ?

LINK

Autocar · July 24, 2014, 07:03:10 PM

Every year when it rolls around I think I should load up and drive up, really not that far from me. But seems like I am always logging somewhere and the only thing I know is work and I just don't let myself take a brake when I am into a job.

Jeff · July 24, 2014, 08:55:42 PM

Quote from: Autocar on July 24, 2014, 07:03:10 PM
Every year when it rolls around I think I should load up and drive up, really not that far from me. But seems like I am always logging somewhere and the only thing I know is work and I just don't let myself take a brake when I am into a job.

Well, lets make this the year you just do it! Come challenge one of the ax women to some log rolling.

WDH · July 24, 2014, 09:36:04 PM

As I said before, life is short. Take time to smell a rose or two.

Sixacresand · July 24, 2014, 09:38:58 PM

The Pig Roast will be this year's vacation for us. While we are in that part of the country we plan to go to Niagara Falls for my first time. Probably need some advice from you all on whether to cut across Canada to Niagra or stay in the US. Then we will make our way down to Virginia to Ashburn and Bristol to visit friends and visit the Salvage Dogs in Roanoke and then to Dollywood. Looking forward to meeting everyone at the Pig Roast.

WmFritz · July 25, 2014, 12:22:42 AM

Sixacresand, its a shorter route from Michigan through Ontario to Niagara. Crossing at Port Huron would be my choice. You will need a passport and if you bring a pet, you'll want to check the rules.