It's a Go! 2024 FF Pigroast.

[Jeff]

Wildflower says let's do it.  Who's coming?  We understand if something comes up later if you add your names to the count.

Friday and Saturday August 2-3

Jeff Tammy Stacy Jeremy Joe


We'll provide the Pig Macaroni salad, Beans and Rolls water and coffee. You guys bring what you can to make it a potluck. Sorta like always before.



5

[Corley5]

Count us in. Greg and Dee. That's 7. 

[sawguy21]

I wish I could be there.

[moosehunter]

Mike & Sandy 9

[Old Greenhorn]

Well you know Pat and I are in, that's makes 10!
Oops bad math, that makes 11 !

[Old Greenhorn]

I tried calling Hidden Hill right away to reserve one of their rental trailers like we did last time but couldn't get through on the house phone for some reason, thought maybe their phone was no longer (fast busy signal), then on a whim I tried it from my cell and that worked, but nobody was around, so I left a message. Hopefully we can't get one of those (now 2) rentals they have.
 Maybe we can get @aigheadish to come this year and some other new faces? Hoping to see many of the regulars too. I don't know if I'll be able to sleep tonight.  Jeff, we plan to arrive in the campground Thursday, mid-morning so start working on a punch list of tasks we can come over and help with from food prep to yard work, we are up for it. It didn't take long for me to fill every weekend in August already. I only have labor day weekend open now. Of course, that also means no shows for me in August either. Ah well, I am retired, sort of.
 DanG! This is great!

[Old Greenhorn]

OK I finally got hold of Joe at Hidden Hill, and he does remember all of us from 2022 (can't win 'em all). He was very accommodating and we have their trailer #2. He can move that to almost any site we want, so when you folks start registering, we can call and adjust the site number if needed. We have site #31 for now. He did say bookings are low right now for that weekend, but he expects it will pick up when the better weather comes.
 If you are staying there, just make note of your site number, mention you are with the FF pig roast, and he can steer you the right way (I hope).
 Now I have something to look forward to all summer and will have to think about a door prize to make.

[trapper]

Joyce says wonderful when I told her  Two of us but I lost count,

13

[Resonator]

Woo Hoo!

I'll write down the dates on my calendar, call me number...

14.

Also talking with member's that made it to Jake's prOject, some are willing to volunteer their help for the Pig Roast. This will help take the burden off Jeff and his family for the weekend. I will plan to get there early to help set up.

[Old Greenhorn]

Good point Res, Pat and I expect to arrive around mid-morning on Thursday so we can get settled and head over to the house to help with whatever they have that needs doing.

[customsawyer]

God willing and the creek don't rise, I plan to be there.
15

[stanwelch]

Count me in also. #16

Stan

[DbltreeBelgians]

Count us in 
Brent and Jill 
17&18

[doc henderson]

well, my wife's birthday is Aug. 30.  the big 60.  Morgan Wallen somebody is in KC the 2nd of august, and for her birthday my wife bought tickets months ago, and not nosebleed ones either I presume from the cost.  She said she could ask a friend to go instead of me, but it is her birthday gift.  unless something changes (like my wife) we will most likely not be able to be there this year.

[Burlkraft]

I can prolly make it  

[fishpharmer]

I am planning on being there! 

I guess Steve (Burlkraft) is 19.

Makes me 20.

[Sheepkeeper]

We plan on being there if nothing gets in the way.
Rick and Jannette 21 + 22

[olcowhand]

Steve, Katie and Stephanie (14 years old) will make 25.
This time, if we're going to be arriving late due to Katie's work schedule- I'll drop off our Door Prizes ahead of time.....
Looking forward to seeing everyone, but I'll miss you, @doc henderson 
 

[teakwood]

Were do you guys sleep? is there a Motel/Hotel near by?

[Ed_K]

 Rita said we could do it, so if things don't change   .
 That makes 26 an 27.

[Resonator]

Were do you guys sleep? is there a Motel/Hotel near by?

Yes there is lodging in the area, everything from motels to resorts in different price ranges. I stay at Houghton Lake about 1/2 hour away from Jeff's place.

[Old Greenhorn]

Sleep? We don't need no stinkin' sleep!
 Seriously though, if you take a look through the last pig roast thread (2021) you can se that there are lots of options and folks get spread around. Waiting too long can cause issues some years. The camping types gather in good numbers at Hidden Hill campground, so the party continues into late hours sometimes. My wife and I do not have a camper, but Hidden Hill now has 3 trailers they rent out and this works perfect for the wife and I. Last time they only had one and I booked it quick.
 But there are lots of options. Are you thinking about it? That would be SUPER!

[moosehunter]

We used VRBO. Got a little cabin right down the road. 
mh

(Actually, Mrs did the VRBO thing, I wouldn't have a clue!)

[DbltreeBelgians]

Jill made our reservations for Hidden Hills today and we will be on lot P2 which looks like pretty much right in front of lot 31 which I believe is where Tom said he would be. 
Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Brent

[Old Greenhorn]

That's what it looks like to me Brent! Sounds great, I am already excited. Now just make sure you check you tires before you head out this time. Nobody wants to see you go through that again.

[aigheadish]

Well, shucks, Tom called me out, so I'll say I'll be there, but I haven't asked the wife. If I understand counting properly I'm 28. 

It'll likely just be me, but I'll aim to be up early to help out as well. 

Now, I'll have to check out the campground, it's hard to pass up on after-hours shenanigans. Sounds like an opportunity to take a whole week off! (I learned at the end of last year that I'd only taken about half my allotted vacation, and I vowed not to let that happen again!)

[teakwood]

Are you thinking about it?

Yes, i really try to make it. The problem is that i can only tell shortly before because of my work situation. So i'm tying to gather all info i need and then decide. what international airport is the closest? how do i get from the airport to the hotel and to the party? Rent a car maybe. How is the weather at this time? But i would really love to hang out with a bunch of old guys and talk about wood, lumber and sawmills   !

[Old Greenhorn]

Well that would be fantastic! @Jeff can chime in on airports, etc. The weather should be mild. Expect cool at night (long pants, maybe a sweatshirt) and warm during the day. Rain is always possible, but snow is not likely.

[Jeff]

Well, we had snow on the ground here at the cabin yesterday and right now it's 19f

[Jeff]

MBS airport is an hour drive  flint is about 1.5 hrs. Detroit is about 2.5  all will require a car to get to us. 

[Corley5]

There's a pretty good selection of flights from Lansing LAN as well

[aigheadish]

Hidden Hill Campground, in Harrison, MI? Is that correct? It'd be nice to sneak into another of the trailers but I don't know if I'll be quick enough in deciding for sure. 

[Old Greenhorn]

Yup, that's the one. You know the old expression: He who hesitates is....
Maybe you can split/share a trailer with somebody else?

[beenthere]

May have to go through Detroit to pass through customs getting into the USA

[OntarioAl]

You can add one more
Cheers Al

Hidden Hills it is 

[jmouton]

we will be there st least three of us maybe ill bring big country if he will come

[Old Greenhorn]

I think that puts us at about 32 or 33 at this point. Somebody please correct that number if it's off. Hard to keep track here. It's like herding cats.

[olcowhand]

Are you thinking about it?

Yes, i really try to make it. The problem is that i can only tell shortly before because of my work situation. So i'm tying to gather all info i need and then decide. what international airport is the closest? how do i get from the airport to the hotel and to the party? Rent a car maybe. How is the weather at this time? But i would really love to hang out with a bunch of old guys and talk about wood, lumber and sawmills  !

If you can connect into Traverse City, I'll pick you up and take you to Harrison. There should be FF Folks who might let you ride with them around town. You will probably be connecting through a major airport, so you'll go through Customs there. Sometimes, flights connecting into Traverse City are cheaper than Major hubs.
Weather is quite warm in August.
I'm not that old, so I won't talk about that stuff......
Can't let the 2018 Costa Rica TimberSports Champion languish on his travels. Let me know.

[olcowhand]

.....and get you back to the Airport when you need to.....

[Bruno of NH]

Interesting 
I'm on a budget 
Is there low cost lodging around the area ? 
We have a truck with a cap .
It all depends on if I can find a dog sitter for Piney 

[GAB]

Please add Gerald & Mike.
I lost track of the count.
GAB

[Jeff]

The count is now 2.

[Old Greenhorn]

Color me confused.
Are we starting over?

[trapper]

made our reservation at lakeside today

[Wildflower]

Jeff stay out of the count. 
Count stands at 36.

[Old Greenhorn]

Now I am really lost. If you cou8nt Trapper (2?), gerald and mike I think we are at 36 or 37 now. We need a hall monitor.  What's in a number anyway? The point is, we are having a pig roast and we will have a great time.

[Ed_K]

 Rita an I are booked . Staying at Days Inn in Mt Pleasant. Will need some directions to Jeff an Tammy's.

[doc henderson]

where is @Mossy Chariot when we need him.

[aigheadish]

I'm not promising anything, but if I remember I'll make a spreadsheet and count on Monday. 

[jb616]

me, myself, and I makes 37 

[aigheadish]

I've got 36, but there may be a questionable one or two... teakwood is not on my list, as I didn't see a confirmation there. Maybe that's the discrepency.

[doc henderson]

nice!

[teakwood]

that's right, don't confirm me yet, still on the planning phase, where else to go after Michigan!?

[Old Greenhorn]

The world is your oyster! Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, New York? pick one (or more).

[thecfarm]

Maine? He can bring his crusher for the   I have.   
That will take a 5-6 foot   right?  
Bring something to load those big    too. 

[aigheadish]

My lovely wife is encouraging me to go, now I just need to determine if I can really make it happen. She asked me where I was staying and I said maybe a campground, and she teased me because I sort of hate camping...

[aigheadish]

Yup, that's the one. You know the old expression: He who hesitates is....
Maybe you can split/share a trailer with somebody else?

Would you believe? I've booked a trailer! Hesitation is normally my specialty... Arriving 8/1 leaving 8/4!

[Old Greenhorn]

I think your lovely wife and your two handsome kids, should be coming along. We'd like to see them again.  If they're not coming along, you will be lonely in the big 26' trailer. Maybe consider sub-letting the back bedroom to someone like Ramone (Teakwood) or picking up another member along the drive, even thought it's a short drive for you? Yes, I am just putting ideas in your head. It's what I do.

EDIT: What site number are you on?

[aigheadish]

The wife said no (I think she wants a quiet house!) and the kids will likely have work...

Teakwood has already hit me up in the DMs. There's a spot for him if he shows. Even though there appear to be 3 beds I think I'm going to limit it to 2 grown men. If teakwood doesn't end up making it, there is room for others, though I've given him first dibs.

Not sure of the site number, I've emailed them and told them I'd like to be close to you!

[Magicman]

Hidden Hills is not a large campground so "not close" is still close. 

[Old Greenhorn]

Yes, Lynn is correct. Any place they drop that trailer will be within a one minute walk from end to end. Now the tenting area is a little further away. Last time Dennis and his wife stayed down there, maybe a 3 minute walk? If they come this time, they will likely be in our area with their fancy new rig.
 Pat and I are in 31 and Brent and Jill are across from us in P2 as I recall. Close enough to throw snowballs accurately at each other.

[aigheadish]

Who is bringing the snow? 

[Old Greenhorn]

The closest thing I want to see to snow that weekend is Blueberry Ice cream.

[pigman]

I will be there if I can find the place. I think the count with me is about 38, you people make it hard for an old man to keep track of the count. I think I have been there at least once, something about almost being arrested for burning up a chair at Lakeside motel.

[aigheadish]

I've got you as 37, currently, pigman. 

I'll update the spreadsheet as a few more come on board, though I am updating it on my side.