Official 2019 16th annual PiGROAST RSVP topic.

[Sixacresand]

Nancy and I will start riding South toward Harrison in a couple of days.  

[Crusarius]

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

[Jeff]

From everything I have ever experienced, going through Canada is not a time saver.  Leave early and get here for supper!

[Crusarius]

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

[Jeff]

5 ish

[Corley5]

If you're coming from NY and go through Chicago to get to Harrison, Mi you're taking the long way. ;) ;D

[Jeff]

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.

[Crusarius]

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.

[doc henderson]

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!!!

[hacknchop]

This weekend is a long weekend in Ontario ,first weekend in August civic holiday.

[Crusarius]

uh oh. does that mean long time at border crossings?

[moosehunter]

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

[Crusarius]

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.

[moosehunter]

You could get a boat! ;D

[Jeff]

Is this the last pigroast?  Who knows.  Get off the fence and come!! There is still plenty of time.

[Crusarius]

Boat costs to much. I will get a helicopter instead

[Jeff]

I'll get started on the pad.

[DR Buck]

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

[Sixacresand]

 

 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.

[Jeff]

I'm  so happy, the porta potties come tomorrow and for two whole days I'm exclusive!

[Jeff]

Some great door prizes have been arriving!

[RichTired]

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.

[Crusarius]

I`m worried about the West Virginia border.    

are you bringing contraband items such as grits? I would be concerned to

[Sixacresand]

I`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

[Jeff]

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!