16th Annual Forestry Forum Pig Roast August 2 & 3rd, 2019!Tomorrow we order the pig and the port-a-potties (MEN'S and LADY'S!) so that means it is time to start getting a count for the pigroast. :)Once again, I'd like to take a moment and encourage, that this year, if you have been meaning to come, but keep telling yourself " I'll make it next year", Make it this year! No one knows what the future holds, and as I get deeper in this life, I'm beginning to get a fuller understanding of that. We should grasp each moment like it is the last and celebrate it! Now, on to the details!
Remember this is a family event. We have a pool for the kids and when we know there is going to be a group, we plan activities to include them. So, if ya got em, BRING EM! :DYou are not required to rsvp to attend, but we sure would appreciate it if you think there is a good chance you are coming to add your number of attendees to our count. This gives us a good idea on what to expect and also gives incentive to others to come. You can always retract if you need to, but you won't ;) :).
Area Motels (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=48625+lodging&hl=en&ll=43.995778,-84.92981&spn=0.51866,1.344452&sll=43.919529,-84.736322&sspn=1.038641,2.688904&hq=lodging&hnear=Harrison,+Clare,+Michigan&t=m&fll=43.995778,-84.92981&fspn=0.51866,1.344452&z=10)
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ITINERARY:
Friday, August 2, Set up day, visiting, pig prep, boiled dinner for supper! Bon fire. Swimming, more visiting
Saturday, August 3, Pancakes and sausage breakfast at 8 a.m., Pig around noonish, followed by door prizes and visiting.
Please continue the count in your post. :)
BROKAW FAMILY
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We are working on the july august schedule at work and i have told them i need it off. i am required to cover if no one can, and my assistant medical director was planning a trip to Sturgis. all that having been said, please plan for 4 of us. Bryan, Georgia, Monique and William.
so 14 with us.
Please put me and my wife down for 2. up to 16
I plan on bringing syrup for breakfast.
I will not be bringing taters as they are still in the bag.
Weather here has been extra wet this spring.
GAB
19 me , diane and coach
The pig and porta potties have been ordered this morning. (From different vendors ;) ) Thats a lot of pig for 19 people, lets get this list moving eh? 8)
Ron & Jan make 21.
Joyce and I would make it 23. Made motel reservation before we left last year.
I make 24
The Sheepkeepers make it 26. Motel reservation made. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Put me down as tentative but want to be there.
so me, the wife, and the 2 rodents makes 4 more
Total of 30
Please add Nancy and me. 32
Fat Olde Elf makes 33. I think this is Number 16 which means I have been at 15 of these gatherings. My other Michigan contacts always ask me if I'm planning on attending the Pig Roast. So by now you would think they would know I'm serious about the Pig Roast. I am serious as octogenarian can get . 12 days until 82.......Be glad to see everyone..
Brent and Jill from DblTreeBelgian Farm make #34&35.
Last year we stay at Hidden Hills campgrounds and its a very nice place to stay. This year we decided not to camp so we are looking for recommendations from the members on a nice hotel or resort to kick back for a couple nights.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Brent
If I see suggestions, I can let you know if I have negative info. Maybe try the Carriage house Inn. It is probably full, but you never know. It's a B&B Great views of the lake and you could probably hear me do a burnout with the mustang from there. :D
Quote from: Jeff on June 16, 2019, 05:38:42 PM
If I see suggestions, I can let you know if I have negative info. Maybe try the Carriage house Inn. It is probably full, but you never know. It's a B&B Great views of the lake and you could probably hear me do a burnout with the mustang from there. :D
smiley_horserider You mean like this? :D Just kidding.
I did say something to Jill about the Carriage House Inn and also a place called Snug Haven Resort
I dont think snughaven rents for less than 3 days. May have changed.
Ok, thanks.
Brent
I'm in ! 36
Jeff,
I am planning on coming, and I am trying to get my employee and his son with his laser tag equipment to bring with him. I will let you know if more are coming.
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If the creeks don't rise, i will be there.
38
Count me in. 39.
Wife and I make 41. Jeff how about putting header on the home page. I got notice via email. I just don't visit General Forum that often. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Brian and Bonnie
42 . looking forward to it!
We are having a wedding. I think that makes me a "regret" and places me into the "maybe next year" category.
Doc, it'd be way cheaper to just have a pigroast. Just sayin. ;)
44 what do you think of the hidden hills campground 36 ft mh ROAD TRIP
Many members have stayed there. It many times books full.
Quote from: james on June 21, 2019, 10:28:54 PM
44 what do you think of the hidden hills campground 36 ft mh ROAD TRIP
That is where we stayed in '17 & '18 and have reservations for this year also.
GAB
well, hidden hills was booked so got reservations at country side :) :) james
Since Judy and I will be staying in Harrison that weekend, we might as well attend the pig roast.
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I thought the best idea would be to have the wedding at the pigroast. I'll bet that's never happened before! Then again......
Quote from: Crusarius on June 06, 2019, 01:58:45 PM
Put me down as tentative but want to be there.
so me, the wife, and the 2 rodents makes 4 more
Total of 30
must remove wife and rodents. She doesn't think she will have any fun cause she will be chasing the rodent while I do my thing. So if we subtract 3 that makes
43
She should reconsider. This truly is always a family event. Ask anyone that has came and brought kids.
I tried to convince her but with one of them 10 months old and the other 4 its challenging. I would love to have her come, unfortunately it is her choice.
I got a reservation at the Lakeside Waterfront Lodge in Harrison.
Sorry I can't make it this year, I will be working on my retirement home.
I do plan on sending up some Danjonit's Amazing Sawmill BBQ Sauce.
It'll cure what ails ya!
Jon
Dick and Jane make 45
Cade and I will make 47
McCallums make 51.
I plan to attend — 52
Finalized our reservations this morning, ;D Add 2 more for Judy and myself 54
Logrite makes 56
Jeff I've sent over some hats via UPS for door prizes or to use as you see fit.
Unfortunately, I will NOT be able to attend as previously planned. That makes the count 55. Hopefully next year! Enjoy your pig roast and the remainder of your summer! Rob
sorry Rob. been showing the wife some of your work, and was looking forward to seeing you again. best regards.
my wife is running 1/2 marathons in all 50 states, let us know if there is a 1/2 near your area, and she might cross CA off her list and would love to see your operation.
I too will miss the fellowship of the FF folks in person. Let me check on the marathon thing. You and any other FF members are always welcome to tip a cold one here at the ranch. Cheers !
Still working to find a sitter for our dog and confirm a campsite location,but Kitty and I are planning on attending.
That makes the count 56.
We are down about 20 people from this time last year for this date on rsvps Whose out there sitting on the fence?
we are in the count already, how soon do you need to reserve a campsite for a trailer? might have you send ideas or pm if you want.
I am starting to think about camping or hotel. I do not know what to do.
You should be reserving a campground site now. This is a tourist area, so things can get busy. On the opening post I think there is a list of campgrounds.
where did the time go? I did not realize it was so close.
Quote from: chubby on July 05, 2019, 10:06:31 AM
Jeff I've sent over some hats via UPS for door prizes or to use as you see fit.
Thanks Chubby! They arrived today. :)
We're at the Countryside Campground again. As of yesterday they had 10 full hookup RV sites left.
thanks @DR_Buck (http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=1043) , we reserved one of the last two 50 amp hookups.
we are planning to get there early, and will see the Coleman memorial. any other suggestions from the old timers on interesting sites to see.
Not sure what you are up for on time, but the Mackinac Bridge in just two hours from here. Lots of historical stuff there plus lots of shopping if the Mrs. likes to do that. Forts, old mill creek and its water powered sawmill. Plus, it is beautiful up there.
Pat and I have always spent several days before and/or after the Pig Roast to explore and enjoy the treasures in Michigan.
Birch Run is a huge Outlet Mall on I75 and is also the home of Tony's (the Bacon place). East from Birch Run and then North on Hwy 83, ¼ mile on the left is a very nice RV campground. North of the campground a few miles is Frankenmuth. (a must see)
On the West side is Holland, yup, it even has a windmill. Very nice and also has a nice campground. North from Holland is the Sand Dunes, light houses, and Traverse City.
Jeff mentioned Mackinac Bridge, but there is also Mackinaw City (very good place to eat a Pastie) and also catch a boat to Mackinac Island. East from there is the water driven sawmill.
The East side (Sunrise Coast) is also a nice place to visit but only after seeing the above.
I'm going to tentatively plan on being at the pigroast, will try my best to be there for Saturday.
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I've never been to one of these get together's, will there be any music makin'? ??? smiley_guitarist smiley_trap_drummer Violin_smiley
We try not to tell too many people how nice it is up here. Petoskey, Harbor Springs are good places to visit. The drive up or down M119 between Harbor Springs and Cross Village is taken for granted by those of us who live here. Leggs Inn in Cross Village is a must see. The food's good too.
We're not going to make the PR this year. The estate auction of a local old farmer, tractor collector, character is that Saturday. These auctions are becoming rare and this one in particular is a must attend for me.
If you make it to Mackinac be sure to cross the bridge just for the experience.
Shotgun (Norm) and Mrs. Shotgun (Mary) will be there for Saturday. Make that number
59.
Pigroaster prep day.
you teasing us with the box with the numbers on it to the right of the roaster?
Don't think that I missed that, too. No Sir, I did not.
Looking at the numbering, I get the feeling counting was never a strong suit. ;D ;D ;D
@K-Guy (http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=35658) are you coming??
I wish I could but the War dept(wife) has me going a family function. Ohh Boy!! :'(
Sandi and I Plan on attending. 61
Looks like Bob and I will making the journey this year.
I guess we make 62
Maybe I shudda got past the first page.
I don't know what number, but we'll be there
Tic tock
We will start in that direction next week. Heading up to the St. Louis to see the Arch, up the West side of Lake Michigan, South side of Lake Superior, the UP, The Pig Roast and down to The Ark Encounter.
Quote from: Jeff on July 17, 2019, 10:31:50 PM
Tic tock
We got the camper inspected today. ;D
ICE CREAM IS HERE! Now we just gotta keep the big guy out of it until the roast. What kind you say? Well the best kind in the world! Blue Berry Waffle cone! *we have black Cherry too because Wildflower does not concur with the rest of the ice cream world.
FILE PHOTO> ;D
The polish sausage that we use every year for the boiled dinner is now here too!
I got a pigroasting assistant this year!
Calling all fence sitters!!
any ice cream left? :D :) 8)
As tempting as it has been, yes!
63 I think. I'll be there as the EX OFFICIO Wood-Mizer person this year, whatever that means. Looking forward to the food meeting all of you and getting to hang out with sawmill people from all over. See you soon!
I suspect a week from now we will have had our first member sightings. This is also about the time i check my weather app 6 times a day. There is a load of pigroast supplies just over my left shoulder as i tap this out. Tammy and her mom are off on another shopping trip. We break our trips up into type of supplies. The pig is the last supply trip, and that culminates here at 4 oclock next Friday where we put him up in his special spa.
A couple pics as I sit and take a break. The view of the yard, my dog, fox news and a light breeze from the west.
Hi Guys
Good news!! I had my dates wrong. I get to visit the War Dept"s(wife's) family the week after. So I will be able to join the fun at the pig roast. :laugh: :laugh:
Jeff I guess that makes me 64
Good Deal! You should bring her with. I know she would have a good time. :)
I invited her but a friend is having a birthday party that weekend.
We've even had birthday parties in the midst of a pigroast. Haven't we @pineywoods (http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=4000) :)
Next year the pig roast will fall on Tammy and my 40th wedding anniversary.
Quote from: Jeff on July 24, 2019, 10:20:20 AM
We've even had birthday parties in the midst of a pigroast. Haven't we @pineywoods (http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=4000) :)
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Yep, and a nice one it was. Tammy discovered my wife's birthday fell during the pig roast and arranged an imprompto party complete with custom made cake. Wife got her wheel chair stuck in the loose gravel around the birthday cake table, we had to lift her, chair and all away from the table, but only after she blew out the candles. I think 2013 was the year. Not likely we will ever be able to come again, but that once will always be a favorite memory. Thanks Tammy
For those sitting on the fence looking for another good reason to attend, Kitty will be there with a selection of official Forestry Forum hats.
8) 8) 8)
Forestry Forum Hats Now Available in General Board (http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=91944.msg1415363#msg1415363)
Calling all pickers and players... smiley_guitarist smiley_trap_drummer Violin_smiley
Anyone who wants to try a
Michigan Music Makin' jam, send me a PM / meet up with me at the pig roast.
See you there! (Yes, I did get permission from the Boss man.) ;D
If someone has a bass (can't bring mine on the airplane), I will play it. I am no guitar player.
We got a wash tub!
Think that I will have to pass on the tub.
I think i said that exact thing to my mom one time and ended up with one ear longer than the other.
Quote from: Jeff on July 28, 2019, 10:12:03 PM
We got a wash tub!
WDH
I think he meant to use it. :D ;D
Apparently your weather guessers are confused about Saturday's weather.
Our great lakes can make things difficult forcasting. Our local news covers from us up into the u.p. it can, and most times is, a completely different forcast. When they say chance north, odds are thats not us i suspect there will be changes before we get there.
Good news is, I won't melt. :)
More often than not the forecast on the news at noon will be different than the one from the morning show.
Quote from: Corley5 on July 29, 2019, 10:53:05 AM
More often than not the forecast on the news at noon will be different than the one from the morning show.
:D :D :D :D
Ours are usually different from the live broadcast on TV to what's happing outside at the same time. ;D
About a week ago the weather channel showed our next day local forecast as in da 80's with 6" of blowing and drifting snow. ::)
@doc henderson (http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=41041) and family are in town! They stopped in to say hi and visit a few minutes. :)
Nancy and I will start riding South toward Harrison in a couple of days.
I took friday off, so friday will be my travel day. If I go through canada Google says 7.5 hours. otherwise through US is 9 hours.
So depending on when I leave friday I may make it in time to stop by. Hoping to be on the road by 10:00 So that will get me there around 6. This also depends on if I find a really good place to eat a good lunch.
Google Maps (https://goo.gl/maps/WdwCfJmTAdj3dpCq5)
From everything I have ever experienced, going through Canada is not a time saver. Leave early and get here for supper!
Last time I went to silver lake sand dunes the border crossing into michigan was actually really smooth and the guy I dealt with was nice. Hopefully I will have the same experience this time. I can't imagine I would lose 2 hours in canada.
Besides. if I stay in the US its I-90 all the way. So I would be going through chicago and paying tolls all the way.
I would rather not do either.
What time is supper? I can't say no to good food :)
5 ish :)
If you're coming from NY and go through Chicago to get to Harrison, Mi you're taking the long way. ;) ;D :)
Quote from: Corley5 on July 30, 2019, 09:16:52 AM
If you're coming from NY and go through Chicago to get to Harrison, Mi you're taking the long way. ;) ;D :)
:D Yea, I missed that.
hehe. Why did I think I was going through chicago? I think I was thinking cleveland. Either way. be nice to avoid 90. I really hate driving that road.
Made it safe and sound. Got to meet Tammy and her mom. Georgia loves their home. nice and rustic. William got to play with the "bear" dog Harley! Monique was able to establish that she does not eat polish sausage. she is a picky eater an always has some anxiety that she will offend someone not eating the food. Our trip was eventful and going home we will avoid towns with the word rapids in the name. In Grand Rapids our phone tried to get us to leave the highway and go onto Ann street but then back on 131 north. ignored cause that made no sense. Turns out there was a 6 car pileup under an over pass, and we came up on miles of stopped cars at 70 MPH. Slid tires to get stopped and woke the whole family. In big rapids I left my wife to get fuel (I had to go potty) and when I came out a guy had more fuel points than he could use, so we got 20 dollars in free fuel. We think it may have been the shorts she was traveling in!!! :) Then when I tried to use my card to top off the tank, we had trouble and called the attendant. finally got it to work and my family was inside. We are used to using the card and then going. so we got 15 miles north when I recalled that they may have turned it on for us to pay inside. My wife said she did not pay inside. looked up the bill and had 2 charges for 1 dollar. called the station and the lady was nice but was just ding the paperwork on stolen gas! Her system would not let her punch in the number. so we lost another 30 minutes going back to pay for the fuel! That which does not kill us makes us stronger! As I started, we made it safe and sound and looking forward to meeting everyone and seeing a few folks again 8). everyone travel safe!!!
This weekend is a long weekend in Ontario ,first weekend in August civic holiday.
uh oh. does that mean long time at border crossings?
Crusarius, avoid the border. The last PR I attended I lost two hours just on the buffalo crossing. Michigan was better but my trip was 11 hours both ways. I'll stay in the states next time. Or travel at night. The crossings are always faster at night, at least it seams that way.
mh
Thanks Mh thats good thinking. I will probably risk it on the way out. We will see what happens on the way back. I drive across 90 way to many times I want something different.
You could get a boat! ;D
Is this the last pigroast? Who knows. Get off the fence and come!! There is still plenty of time.
Boat costs to much. I will get a helicopter instead :)
I'll get started on the pad.
Quote from: moosehunter on July 30, 2019, 02:28:10 PM
Crusarius, avoid the border. The last PR I attended I lost two hours just on the buffalo crossing. Michigan was better but my trip was 11 hours both ways. I'll stay in the states next time. Or travel at night. The crossings are always faster at night, at least it seams that way.
mh
I`m worried about the West Virginia border. :D
You can tell that we are getting close to the Pig Roast. This was painted on the outside wall at a motel in Marquette, Mi.
I'm so happy, the porta potties come tomorrow and for two whole days I'm exclusive!
Some great door prizes have been arriving!
Jeff I am going to make it to this thing called a PigRoast!
8)
I am not sure of the count, I believe I will be number 65.
I am looking forward meeting everyone and seeing if I can remember names of those I met at Jake's Sawing Project.
Quote from: DR_Buck on July 30, 2019, 05:00:18 PMI`m worried about the West Virginia border.
are you bringing contraband items such as grits? I would be concerned to :)
Quote from: Crusarius on July 31, 2019, 07:05:45 AM
Quote from: DR_Buck on July 30, 2019, 05:00:18 PMI`m worried about the West Virginia border.
are you bringing contraband items such as grits? I would be concerned to :)
We stopped at several grits free restaurants since we left home. That's ok. I can eat taters too. However, Illinois and Wisconsin ought to be the grits capital of the world with fields and fields of lush corn. JMO
The Forestry Forum pigroast has been the scene of a large cooking of grits. We've even grilled gator once.. Onsite awesome Philippine spring rolls one time, a friday night catfish fry another. Last year was boiled peanuts. We aint scared a no food here!
Made it to Harrison. Getting organized at the campground before venturing over to the site of the planned pig roasting. ;D
QuoteIf someone has a bass (can't bring mine on the airplane), I will play it. I am no guitar player.
My friends are loaning me something for this weekend. ;) I wonder if Mr. WDH knows "Rocky Top"? ???
Lord willing and the creek don't rise (old saying), I'll see y'all in Michigan!
So far we have members here from Washington/Montana/Virginia/Yooperland/Kansas/Wisconsin!
Quote from: Resonator on August 01, 2019, 05:26:28 PMI wonder if Mr. WDH knows "Rocky Top"? ???
I have played it a time or two.
leaving 7AM tomorrow. plan on checking in at motel and being there at suppertime.
Hoping y'all have a great time and enjoy the wonderful hospitality Tammy and Jeff offer. Wish I could be there.
We'll miss you, Howdy. >:(
Sad to say we have to work and will not be coming this year. I have only missed one since being a member. :( :( I hope all of you have a great time. Post lots of pics!!!!
After about 400 miles of Michigan traffic (which seems to be either 90mph or 10 mph}. I'm now in Sanford, MI.
Md will hopefully be represented in an hour or so.
Spent too much time putting in a deer food plot today, so I will get up early and be there for breakfast! :)
Well that trip went nothing like I was hoping. I have all sorts of bad words to say about the ppl on the roads. Man ppl learn to drive, take a chill pill. and wait your DanG turn!!!!!
830p now just got to my room. left home at 9:30 am.
I really hate ppl.
Probably to late to head to jeff's what time do the festivities start in the morning?
breakfast at 8 am, we just got back to the camper. might be some late folks for a while yet. Danny just made it an hour ago.
Friday night's low country boil supper was great. I hope there are some left overs for lunch😀
The pigroast was great as usual, the food was spectacular. I bought a dozen or so raspberries and 1 blackberry from my garden, I have to hand water my garden every day, no water or power on my property yet. By the time I drive over every day and take care of the garden, I figure those raspberries are REALLY expensive :laugh: I gave them to Gerald Bouchard and his wife Mike, I was explaining to Gerald how "precious" these berries were to me and when I looked over at his wife, they were all gone :D Gerald never got a taste, and Mike said they were really good raspberries. I really enjoy the whole "theme" of Jeff and Tammy's pigroast, another great day. Thanks, Jeff and Tammy.
Woh, I am like a ninja. Avoided every picture :)
They found a bass for Danny! 8)
I sure did! Some friends of mine in the music store business gave me an EXTREMELY good rate on a Bass and Amp for the weekend. Danny liked it!
Just got home from an AWESOME pig roast weekend by Jeff's place!
Here's a couple pics:
Jeff's Wood-Mizer.
MR Truck hauling door prizes.
The good doctor (Henderson) making a house call to check-up on Jeff's playing.
Danny, Jeff, and the Bakilala.
The pig being slow roasted with care.
Thanks to Jeff and his wife and family for all their hard work putting on a great meal and weekend! And thanks to the sponsors who provided door prizes, and to all those new friends who made it out! And thanks to Danny (WDH) for playing Bass, and Jeff playing guitar, it was fun to do some
Michigan Music Makin' with them, (hopefully next year we can add more pickers to the group!)
Well we made it home in one piece, safe and sound. Sorry to leave early but we got 6 hours into our 14 hour trip sat, and home just after 4 today. I can rest a day before a night [I have typed a profane word that is automatically changed by the forum censored words program I should know better] Monday night. Pizza for dinner. Had a great time and I know I missed some on my departure. I know Georgia and I will be back net year. Georgia felt welcome with all the ladies getting her on the female forestry forum, and making her feel welcome. My kids Monique and William had a good time but not quite their thing since they leave for college in a week or two. Monique is so excited that she represented the family well at the major competition. She has asked me several times what we will do with our Leg-rite legs she won. I am so glad that the grand prize went to a good home. I would have never used it. Jeff and Tammy, thanks for all the hard work, and opening your beautiful home to us all.
add. it was supposed to be shift, I must of left out the f. :D
Preparing the pig and gathering bear bait.
well the US route wans't any better. sat on 23 for an hour after someone wrecked their truck and travel trailer in the only spot there was no way around.
I left at 10:00 got home at 10:30. Oh well. I made it home. now back to work tomorrow :(
major competition.
my wife and kids amazed by the major competition!
large group of great forum members watching a major competition.
visit to the memorial in Coleman. thanks Jim.
Home at 10:15 AM Monday after a night in the out of business Gander Mountain parking lot campground. :-)
thanks for the awesome looking coasters @doc henderson (http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=41041) . I was looking for a guy with a beard and didn't realize I was talking to you! Do you have any posts on your laser etching? Thanks in advance.
Laser engraving (http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=105401.msg1641029#msg1641029)
What did you all make for Christmas (http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=104431.msg1623859#msg1623859)
Honoring our veterans (http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=104502.msg1625081#msg1625081)
Nancy and I thoroughly enjoyed the Pig Roast. Thanks to Jeff and Tammy for making it happen and hosting it. Thanks to sponsors for the prizes. Thanks to everyone that took time off to travel and attend. For us, it has been five years since we last attended. The PR was the high light of our 14 day trip. Glad to be home. Got a lot of grass to mow!
I made it home this afternoon. 1689.9 mile round trip.
And Chet jinxed me: I got caught a downpour a half hour from home. I got soaked!
So how did you guys like that 'plinko-like' game?? We got to test it out when we visited a week early. My son Jay loved it. :D
Unfortunately, we couldn't make it work to stay for the roast. Sure would've liked to have been there.
yes it was great, we all won some prizes. very fun
It's always a good time with good food, getting together with old friends and making new ones.
Job well done Jeff and Tammy!!! :)
Great pix! Sure looks like an outstanding event.
Jeff- I like the fire ring and the timber bench!
Quote from: Dan_Shade on August 05, 2019, 09:38:48 PM
I made it home this afternoon. 1689.9 mile round trip.
And Chet jinxed me: I got caught a downpour a half hour from home. I got soaked!
DanG dat Chet! LOL
Quote from: Resonator on August 04, 2019, 01:41:17 PM
I sure did! Some friends of mine in the music store business gave me an EXTREMELY good rate on a Bass and Amp for the weekend. Danny liked it!
Now Danny me thinks you were one of those telling me if win the grand prize Iwould have to play itand now a year later I find out you can play and you did'nt play mine shame on you ;)
I would also like to add my thanks to Jeff & Tammy, his family, friends and neighbors who helped put on this event!
This was my very first FF Pig Roast and I enjoyed it all. Good fellowship, Great food, and prizes to boot. It was worth the 1750 mile round trip from Alabama to Harrison, MI.
I would also like to thank all the FF sponsors who provided support or door prizes.
Jeff visiting with some of the guests.
Resonator and Jeff jamin'
Please enlighten those of us who were unable to attend this year:
What games were played and what prizes were won?
How many people attended?
Did Tammy walk around carrying any big cabbages?
Jeff constructed a "Plinko" like game, where each contestant was given 3 cedar disks to roll on edge down a ramp. These went across concrete, and into wooden slots marked with + and - numbers, the total of the three giving the score. Hats, key chains, pencils, backpacks, flash lights, toy chainsaws, ceramics, band saw blades, and a Log -Rite log lifter were among the prizes. The grand prize was a Stihl backpack style leaf blower. I would rough guess 75 - 100 total on Saturday, including Jeff's family, friends, and neighbors. The only cabbage I heard mention of was in the boiled dinner. There was a "surprise guest" who appeared during the Plinko game, hopefully someone got a picture! :D
Thanks to all that a part in making this year's pigroast a great time! I'm just getting back after having left with Steve Beecraft Sunday afternoon to go to the cabin for a few like in the olden days! Had a great time. We picked almost everything up that was in the yard before we left. Always lots of help when we need it. :) Now its time to catch back up and convert the pig roast central pole barn back to being just a garage and pole barn and shop. :) The yard was surprisingly long after having such a workout just 3-4 days before. Harley missed me. Tammy did too. :)
I also have to now dig up my well. >:(
oh! Quick mention in case anyone was wondering. The surprise appearance was known of in advance by the surprise appearance subject. ;)
You have to dig up the Well, Hole in the pipe, between the well and the House.?? Lazerdan
THe pump kicks on every few minutes for a few seconds when there is no call for water. Very low pressure until the pump kicks on, then it is normal. The sprinkler system is designed to take enough water to keep the pump running, so that is the only time we get good pressure to take a shower. Otherwise, it is bad, then good, then bad, then good.
This is a pvc well. Buried bladder tank which I feel is probably the issue plus there must be a leak due to the pump kicking on when there is no water call.
Little or no water pressure until the pump engages is most likely the failed bladder in your pressure tank, by the sounds of your issue, might be one in the same. a hole in the pressure tank with failed bladder will give you those symptoms, pressure with the pump running and little to no pressure with it in static mode. Most we have worked on with that issue was an internal failure to the bladder unable to apply pressure to the system without the pump running (no air retention in the bladder) with the short cycling of the pump it could be a combination of failed bladder and hole in the steel casing of the pressure tank. One common issue we find regularly in this area is the pitless fails where the PVC or other type of piping passes through the casing of the well through to the down pipe via electrolysis burns a hole in the pipe and causes the short cycling of the pump as a leak, which could also give the symptoms of the low pressure until pump engages as usually there is not a check valve between the well head and pressure tank on most systems I have encountered. Short cycling a submerged pump is the worst on wear and tear on the impellers and pump, running continuously is a lot less harsh then short cycling for sure. Not knowing your exact situation of well setup may prove I just shot into the dark, just we do deal with a lot of well issues in our area and the most common effects or reasoning behind them being my post herein, whatever your situation, best of luck in an expedient resolve, water issues are at the top of the list of annoyances for sure. The pig roast looked to be a blast, time constraints left us out, we are hoping to change that in our lifestyle and hope they are still ongoing when we do figure that all out. Hope your water issues are short lived and an easy resolve. Mike
I'm late, but would also like to say thanks for a great time again! Jeff, you DO know how to throw a party! 8)
We got home this afternoon.
Our trip was only 2350 miles.
Hope to be back next year.
GAB
Jeff next years pigroast will it be july 31 and august 1? I want to confirm my motel reservation now while rooms are still available at lakeside. they are always booked up that weekend.
If assuming there is another, that is when it will be. Always the first saturday of august. That will also be Tammy and my 40th wedding anniversary.
A week ago right now a dignified group of sawyers finally called it a day including Jeff, Chet, WDH, Stan from Coldwater,Fat Old Elf and 4 or 5 others. What a load of talent in one spot. I had no idea that WDH was an accomplished bass player.
Quite a few first timers this year and that is encouraging for the future. So many people get my personal and profound thanks for a great time. Glad to see Glassman to add to the list of "man" members including Pig Man, Cedarman (3 generations)
and Magic Man who is touring with his wife Pat in Alaska. Also glad to meet so many new ladies supporting their spouses addiction to making sawdust. Dr. William Glasser wrote a great book about us "Positive Addictions" He wrote an earlier book
"Reality Therapy" which I admire.
I put over 1700 miles on my Tacoma Toy truck with no problems except the gas prices in Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
No reason to whine as my sainted wife Bonnie paid for the gas and 5 nights in 4 star motels. She says that's a small price to pay for 6 days and 5 nights of peace and solitude after 58 YEARS of marriage. Good girl.
Thanks again for my huge first aid kit. Bonnie also says thanks as she always patches me up. I got beat out by the nice young man that won the Stihl blower Great stuff ! Looking forward to next year. My 65th high school reunion is next year. Only 28 of 48 of us left but I will lobby to have the reunion on the first SUNDAY in August 2020. Keep the Faith..
Missed the gang but my 60th forestry school reunion was great.
Will plan to attend next yr if there is one.