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Started by VB-Milling, August 10, 2021, 02:16:30 PM

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Sixacresand

Nancy and I are talking about attending.  I hope we can.  
"Sometimes you can make more hay with less equipment if you just use your head."  Tom, Forestry Forum.  Tenth year with a LT40 Woodmizer,

VB-Milling

Setting the date as November 13, 2021 at my house in Virginia Beach.  Time is TBD, but lets say noon-ish for now.

I need a relatively accurate headcount to plan for food/drink.  Please RSVP by November 1 by replying to this thread with how many adults and children under 16.

PM me for my address.
HM126

Patrick NC

Norwood HD36, Husky 372xp xtorq, 550xp mk2 , 460 rancher, Kubota l2501, Case 1845 skid steer,

cabindoc

Posted this in the original thread, and then I saw this one...sshhhh  don't tell Jeff.   Would be interested if'n ya'll have a agenda of some sort?  I'm in NJ so 5 1/2 hours.  
Scott  aka cabindoc  aka logologist at large
Woodmiser LT35 hyd
Kabota MX5400

VB-Milling

Quote from: cabindoc on September 17, 2021, 06:42:12 AM
Posted this in the original thread, and then I saw this one...sshhhh  don't tell Jeff.   Would be interested if'n ya'll have a agenda of some sort?  I'm in NJ so 5 1/2 hours.  

No agenda at this point.  The intention has always been a meet and greet on the East coast to put faces with names in person over food and drink.
HM126

cabindoc

Put me in for 2 adults.  Will watch for date and if something changes I'll let you know.  BTW, I just exchanged email with Brian Bond who is professor, DONT EVEN!!, Extension Specialist, Director of the CNRE Leadership Institute
Department of Sustainable Biomaterials at Virginia Tech and he runs courses at the Richmond Expo.  I asked him if he will be running another course for drying wood and utilization of solar kilns and he said he may open up a course in spring.    This is more of a FYI, but how far is that from you?


NVM  Just looked up where that is and it's pretty far from you.
Scott  aka cabindoc  aka logologist at large
Woodmiser LT35 hyd
Kabota MX5400

VB-Milling

Haven't had much movement or interest in this event.  Right now, I think I have 4 attending.  Lots of the originally interested members seemed to have forgotten to respond.

At this point, I'm considering canceling as we are only 1 month out and 2 weeks from the RSVP date.  Not sure if I should PM people who were originally interested to remind them???
HM126

Crusarius

I  am still interested. Not sure of my life schedule though. And keep in mind ppl heading from the north will have to deal with snow. I am sure that is a turnoff for some ppl.

Sixacresand

Sorry to say we will not be attending.  But I hope you still have the event and loads of FF Members show up.  
"Sometimes you can make more hay with less equipment if you just use your head."  Tom, Forestry Forum.  Tenth year with a LT40 Woodmizer,

WV Sawmiller

   Sorry for no follow up lately but keep posting it you are going to have it and if so I will do everything I can for me and my wife to attend if on the 13th on November. If you need to reschedule I'll try to be flexible and make it whenever.
Howard Green
WM LT35HDG25(2015) , 2011 4WD F150 Ford Lariat PU, Kawasaki 650 ATV, Stihl 440 Chainsaw, homemade logging arch (w/custom built rear log dolly), JD 750 w/4' wide Bushhog brand FEL

Dad always said "You can shear a sheep a bunch of times but you can only skin him once

SawyerTed

I've followed this with interest but am unable to attend.  If the event is rescheduled, I too will plan on coming. 
Woodmizer LT50, WM BMS 250, WM BMT 250, Kubota MX5100, IH McCormick Farmall 140, Husqvarna 372XP, Husqvarna 455 Rancher

Jim_Rogers

I haven't replied to this post as I was waiting for a customer to schedule his barn raising.
He now says it will be in Dec.
So, I should be available to drive up from NC to your event.
Jim Rogers
Whatever you do, have fun doing it!
Woodmizer 1994 LT30HDG24 with 6' Bed Extension

VB-Milling

My wife and I are going to keep the Nov 13th date as we are about 3 weeks out.  RSVP date is about a week away.  Those that have previously expressed interest, I will reach out via PM to confirm attendance and head count.  Thank you to everyone who has responded thus far.

HM126

Crusarius

Unfortunately that weekend is bad for me. I wish I could come but I would end up having both kids and no wife. I am not sure I could handle that. Especially not be able to enjoy myself while always watching them.

VB-Milling

Current count is:

Attending: 8
Regrets: 5
Tentative: 3
Waiting: 6

If you would like to attend, and haven't reached out by PM or reply, please do.

If anyone knows other members in the area that may want to attend who don't frequent the forum anymore, maybe give them a nudge  :)
HM126

Stephen1

We have an interest as it would be nice to head south to some warmer climate. 
We are still not allowed to travel yet. 
IDRY Vacum Kiln, LT40HDWide, BMS250 sharpener/setter 742b Bobcat, TCM forklift, Sthil 026,038, 461. 1952 TEA Fergusan Tractor

Jim_Rogers

Quote from: Stephen1 on October 26, 2021, 05:00:42 PM
We have an interest as it would be nice to head south to some warmer climate.
We are still not allowed to travel yet.
Are you sure about that?
I thought they opened the borders.
Jim Rogers
Whatever you do, have fun doing it!
Woodmizer 1994 LT30HDG24 with 6' Bed Extension

Old Greenhorn

Sorry VB, I just saw your PM, not sure how I missed it. Unfortunately I will have to pass this time. I am so far behind on my work and the weather is closing in, there isn't enough time left to finish what is on the plate now. That combined with my 'discretionary fun fund' being wiped out on necessities I didn't expect, kind of killed things for me. 
 I hope you guys have a great time, I will miss meeting everyone and that is my loss, sorry.
Tom Lindtveit, Woodsman Forest Products
Oscar 328 Band Mill, Husky 350, 450, 562, & 372 (Clone), Mule 3010, and too many hand tools. :) Retired and trying to make a living to stay that way. NYLT Certified.
OK, maybe I'm the woodcutter now.
I work with wood, There is a rumor I might be a woodworker.

VB-Milling

No worries guys. We've got a few people coming. We'll test it out, work out the kinks, and you can join us next year! Lol
HM126

Stephen1

Quote from: Jim_Rogers on October 26, 2021, 05:57:05 PM
Quote from: Stephen1 on October 26, 2021, 05:00:42 PM
We have an interest as it would be nice to head south to some warmer climate.
We are still not allowed to travel yet.
Are you sure about that?
I thought they opened the borders.
Jim Rogers
November 8, Need to be dbl vaccinated and then you still have to test on the way back into Canada. $160 per test per person where we live. I find it interesting that governments have done millions and millions of tests. Talk about follow the money...what a scam all the way. 
IDRY Vacum Kiln, LT40HDWide, BMS250 sharpener/setter 742b Bobcat, TCM forklift, Sthil 026,038, 461. 1952 TEA Fergusan Tractor

Andries

On the news today it was mentioned that Canadians will need the Federal vaccine "passport" to travel. 
The Canada/US border is supposed to open Nov 8th. to Canadians travelling by vehicle, but no mention of this Federal document.
No details are available on applying for the National "vaccine passport".
I have a Manitoba vaccine card and QR code, but that might/or not qualify.
I can fly to the States and back, no issues there. Could it be dirty Canadian virus-carrying vehicles that're the problem?
Americans can drive North into Canada, but Canadians can't drive South into the States.
Does this remind anyone of the old time movie where Frankenstein gets the electrical zap and slowly wakes up to his body parts and sticks a finger in his eye as he learns how to walk, etc.
Not much in the way of coordination going on at many levels !
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Meanwhile, back at the ranch . . . hoping you get a bunch of folks together and have a great time!
LT40G25
Ford 545D loader
Stihl chainsaws

Southside

Andries - Given your history I am not sure that you claiming you can "fly with no issues" is really an accurate thing to say.  Technically it might be if one excludes the landing portion of the event.   :D
Franklin buncher and skidder
JD Processor
Woodmizer LT Super 70 and LT35 sawmill, KD250 kiln, BMS 250 sharpener and setter
Riehl Edger
Woodmaster 725 and 4000 planner and moulder
Enough cows to ensure there is no spare time.
White Oak Meadows

Andries

Dang, you've seen me up in a bush plane! 
It's only the Cessna 185's on floats that give me grief - aka hard water splashdowns. 
(I was going to play with your "Beaver (deHaviland) in every yard" slogan, but decided I don't like the woodshed well enough to take up residence. :-X  )  
LT40G25
Ford 545D loader
Stihl chainsaws

VB-Milling

Quote from: VB-Milling on October 26, 2021, 08:33:26 AMCurrent count is: Attending: 8 Regrets: 5 Tentative: 3 Waiting: 6
Current count is:
Attending: 10
Regrets: 5
Tentative: 3
Waiting: 4
@Solomon @cabindoc @btulloh 
My PMs to you guys have been stuck in my outbox for 3 days and I'm not sure why.
HM126

VB-Milling

Quote from: VB-Milling on October 28, 2021, 11:57:37 AMCurrent count is: Attending: 10 Regrets: 5 Tentative: 3 Waiting: 4

Current count is:
Attending: 12
Regrets: 6
Tentative: 4
Waiting: 0

Weather forecast for Saturday is currently low of 45 and high of 61 with light westerly winds.  We'll have the fire pit on the patio going for sure.

If you want to bring a dish to share, you are certainly welcomed, but by no means being asked to.  Doesn't seem right to me to ask people traveling from far and wide to also worry about cooking.  BYOB is encouraged.  We'll have soda, water, coffee, tea, seltzers, and some juices.

Current menu is:

Mixed Salad
Quinoa Stuffed Mini Peppers
Avocado Deviled Eggs
Beef Chili
Tuscan Mac n Cheese
Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
Crab Cake Bites with Roasted Pepper Aioli
Cranberry & Walnut Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Brownies
Peaches & Cream Cupcakes
Smores over the fire pit
HM126

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