Folks, if you know you're coming, please state so on this thread. Please include a guess on how many will be in your group. I realize some of you wont know until later, and that is cool, but this will give us a start for making plans.
I will make this thread stay at the top so its easy to find. Thats whats called a "sticky thread" :)
Possible places to stay (https://forestryforum.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?board=poll_archive;action=display;num=1081156619#2)
We do have limited room for some tents or trailers. Let me know if you need a place to park one. If we get full I have a couple neighbors with empty lots that might (meaning maybe, I aint asked yet :D ) be willing to park an R.V. for a night or two.
I'm sure hoping to be there along with my wife and youngest son Dave 8)
Shoulda made-a poll post with a "yey" er "ney" answer.... ;)
I cant afford ta even think about it this year... email me a plate full will ya... :D
Count me in. I don't think I'm bringin' any quests, but I think da wax lady is taggin' along.
Trying to convince son Jeff and his future bride, but dar wedding is da following weekend. They keep mumblin' things about priorities. ;D :-/
Cant wait...Mark us down for 5 will ya!
Just da yeas will suffice for this question Danny, Sure wish you could make it but I am trying to come up with a way to include ya at some level. Hope to have a webcam so you can at least look in on us. :)
Yes Jeff I will be there with the wife and 2 kids . Can hardly wait . 8)
My wife and I are comin, made our reservation at the state park months ago.
Was thinking about bringing some home made fruit punch ( made with fruit and has a punch ) if that is appropriate ;D
QuoteMy wife and I are comin, made our reservation at the state park months ago.
Was thinking about bringing some home made fruit punch ( made with fruit and has a punch ) if that is appropriate ;D
Probably better hold that punch. Lotsakids! :)
Just a minute! Got to log out of stunp jumpers and into Mrs. stump jumpers.
:D
:D There we go. Okay! Now there will be Stump Jumper and I and the 2 kids Jonathon who is 10 and Monica who is almost 9. We have already made reservations and we did find something closer and it is on the lake. 8)
My wife and I will be there.
I would like to come but it is a bit far!.
I am working on a trip to Minnesota to visit Phil Bailey early next year though.
I will be very interested to see some of your ways & your timber. Might even get Phil to let me have a go on his Lumbermate.
Bothy loon
Ps
Hope you all have a great time.
It's probably posted else where but what is the date, time and location?
There is a count down on every page of the forum on the left sidebar under our sponsors. :)
It is Saturday, August 7th when ever you get here. If you are early in the day, you may get food. :D If not, you surely will get to visit with a bunch of Forum folk.
Its at our house
3210 Bischoff
Harrison Mi
MAPQUEST MAP (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countryid=US&addtohistory=&searchtype=address&cat=&address=3210%20Bischoff%20Rd&city=Harrison&state=MI&zipcode=48625%2d9260&search=%20%20Search%20%20&searchtab=address)
I think I've been by there once or twice.
I plan on being there.
Plan on (2) from here, Jan & I.
Jeff, my wife and I would dearly love to come, and bring our kids too. There are too many reasons to list why we'd like to. Some of them would be meeting and felowshiping with other forum members, and seeing new country, and seeing the work you've done on your house. We've tried and tried to figure out how to make the time to get away but just can't see it. Recent rains, lack of help, getting our daughter ready for college, and our work load is awful. We're still hoping for some miracle to get a window of opportunity but it ain't looking good.
I thought I'd replied but I don't see it- I work that weekend so I have to try to find a swap. lw
Count me in! 2 adults and 2 kids. Everyone bringing a dish to pass?
Bringing a dish to pass is certainly optional but would be most appreciated! If someone is doing that, let me know whatchagot so I dont double it up on this end. :)
Count in me, the wife and 2 or 3 kids. the 16 year old may have other plans (hangin out with the parents isn't cool when you are 16).
Woody
Just reserved the cabin at Wilson State park for friday and saturday night.
Jeff
How far away is Willson State park from your place.
Woody
As the crow flies it is just across the lake... by road it is about 2 miles.
Being from the Great State of Arkansas I know hogs. It would seem proper for a repersentive to be present to inspect this piggy roast. I have been granted a travel visa to leave the state and cross the Masion/Dixion line and procede North to be at this function. I should be considered armed and dangerous. Wanda will not be able to attend as there would be great temptation to procure some types of logs that we do not have down South and issues may arise as to where these logs come form. I noticed the last time I was in MIssissippi that there was a sign on the side of the road stating that it was illegal to log or cut trees on road right of ways. ::)
I did notice that Patty's pig came up missing real close to the pig roast.
ARKANSAWYER
Whowee, we'll be needing these again then. ;)
deepstuff
Anyone else staying at Wilson State Park?
Woody
We are planning on coming to, but after a six hour drive and theres no piggy left, I might have to naw on some of you guys shoes. Its kinda a long way before that time, but I'm sure looking forward in being their.
EZ
Assuming that things go as we hope we'll be there before the pig's all gone ;D I want to contribute to the grub, but after riding in the car all week, I'm afraid anything we bring would be all green and fuzzy and slimy. :-/ I know, I'll bring pickled okra. It's all green and fuzzy and slimy to begin with :D :D
smwoody, we might be staying at the Wilson state park. we got a small red and white Jayco camper. Hope to see ya there.
sounds great we will be in the only cabin they have we will be there friday and saturday night stop in
Woody
I hope to be there. Count me in for one.
I'm thinking maybe go from here to Toronto, come back to Harrison, then back to Iowa state fair and who knows where after that. Not looking for a paying job, but just good food and good memories. Could do some tailing for someone. Class A CDL.
I plan to bring some "goodies" for Jeff to give away as "door prizes". What I would like to do is find someone near I94/I69 where I could drop them off to avoid the hassle of taking them through Canada customs twice.
Will I be able to buy a "pasty" in Harrison or is that too far south?
Will anyone be bringing grits? :D Never have tasted them either.
Will there be any show and tell or classes scheduled? Like chain filing, etc? If I bring my Onan carb will I be able to get help re-building it? :D
-Doug
Jeff...me and the family really want to attend but I am TOTALLY way busy BUT really wanna attend......lookin forward to meeting many of the folks whos info I relied on and to um get that hand shake from THE MAN!!!....you know what Im talkin bout Jeff ;) by the way....iffin I " just show up unannounced" will we still be welcome?
I will be there on Saturday, so put me down for 1. Can I send a donation to help defray some of the costs? If so, let me know.
Nope no donations needed. :) If you want, bring a jug of 12 pack of soda pop or sumpthin
QuoteNope no donations needed. :) If you want, bring a jug of 12 pack of soda pop or sumpthin
Ok, I'll bring some soda or bottled water. I'll PM you about another question I have.
Just got reservations for friday and saturday night at wilson state park. Hope the fishing is good. Woody, I'll look for ya.
Jeff, we will bring Hana's world famus taco salad and some beverages. Any adult type soda pop going to be there?
Yes, plan on having a little blue beer on hand for those that wish to partake. This will be very low key though as this is da Family Style Forestry Forum Pig roast.
Jeff,
It looks like two adults and one possibly upto 3 kids, most likely only the youngest will come.
Tammy
Can we bring brownies?
Hi Tammy,
Sure you can bring brownies.
Jeff LOVES the brownies So he says bring lots. :D
Tammy
Okiemac
We shouldnt be hard to find we are in the only cabin in the park. Do the have a non residend shortterm fishing permit in MI if so I may have to try some out.
Woody
My wife said this trip is starting to sound like the griswalds family vacation....
Jeff
if you have wally world closed when we get there we will be riding the rides anyway
Woody
http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/welcome.asp
Fish 24 Hour
RESIDENT or NON RESIDENT - Good for all species for any designated 24 hour period. $7.00
Put us down for 3. We plan on bringing a dish. We'll let you know what ahead of time. John
Hi Jeff. I'm up for Fire Duty anytime after July 19th. If I'm not living in a field by then, Steve and I will be at the Oink Feast.
I'll be chating with you closer to the time to confirm what dish to bring (other than myself) :D
When you know, let me know about how many will be there. I might have some job-related giveaways for folks. I'll also plan on bringing my Emerald Ash Borer Identification Kit in case anyone is interested (I can still get this stuff to you even if I'm called out).
Looking forward to seeing everyone, Ada.
Marcia and I are planning on being there.
We will be coming in a motor home, We havn't made any res. yet but It looks like we might try wilson state park. ;D
Kevin, we do have some room here that is not spoken for. May not have all the utilities the park has but were goona have a spot a pot. ;D
Circle the wagons at wilson 8) make a res real easy here
http://www.midnrreservations.com/campgrounds/selectcampingdate.cfm
Woody
We've reserved a room at the Carriage House Inn for Fri and Sat nights. Anyone else staying there?
My wife, Linnea, and I will be staying at the Carriage House both Friday and Saturday nights. Though I suspect a good deal of Friday night will be spent babysitting the piggy.
Are you binging ole'dog? :o :D :D
Nope, You can relax :D
Old Dog doesn't appreciate my company enough to get into a car with me. Come to think of it, my wife barely does. She may be meaner than old dog by the time we get there :D
Bro,
Looking forward to meeting you both. Linnea is the proprietor of Linnea'x Greenhouse. She specializes in tropical plants and knows a lot about most things that grow (plants that is).
Can't wait to meet you all. Wish more of you could make it.
I will be bringing three cheesecakes any preference to Strawberry, Cherry or blueberry for those of you who may partake in desserts.
8)BLUEBERRY 8)
Put me down for 1. unless I can find a ladyfriend between now and then ;D Any one need parts from WM maybe we can make arrangements to save you some shipping. Will be coming buy there on the way up. let me know. May need a place to park a truck and small camper.
Dee and I will be stopping in on our way back from Mt Pleasant. She graduates with her MSW that day so it'll be a graduation party too 8) ;D Zach may or may not be with us. I'm unsure of times right now but if it looks like it's gonna be too late he'll probably go home with one or the other set of Grandparents. It's gonna be a good time 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) If we're gonna make dinner we'll bring some pop or something like that if it's later something with a bit of kick will follow us in. I'm sure Dee will feel like a drink ;) ;D
I was a thinking it would be nice if I could get a few hundard bdft of some white cedar. We's does not have that stuff down here and I would like to play with some. I can swap some red for it? Any one have some laying around?
ARKANSAWYER
I think we can arrange a cedar exchange ;D I just happen to know a guy... ;)
Marcia and I will be staying at The Carriage House Inn on Saturday night. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
That would be great as I was a thinking I would catch Jeff busy and get me some of that fancy siding he has on his house. One or two of the corners would saw out nice as well . :D :D :D ;D
ARKY
I knew I was goona have trouble with you. I think I'll be calling Baker Products and see if I can't get Tom to come up for security. ;) :D
I expect to be there :)
:D :D :D Baker was set up down here in ARK. at the IN-WOODS-EXPO and Tom did not come. But he had warned the guy there to be on the look out for me. ;D I felt sorry for the kid and tried to help him sell mills. He seemed to think I was bigger then what I am.
You are lucky that Bibby is not coming but Bro Noble and I have been know to stir the pot a bit.
My wife in now considering coming so that I do not get into trouble. ::) She keeps me on a short leash since the WM 25th party and I was thrown out of the show in Springfield by the Baker Boys. ;D ;D ;D
ARKANSAWYER
I am looking forward to meeting more new friends. And I am glad some ladies have decided to come, so we can keep the guy out of trouble. :D
Jeff,
The wife & I will be there, will bring "something".
<<Jim>>
Went to the grocery store with my wife after church. I was looking in the pickled okra section and came across something green and slimier than pickled okra. :o
Wife asked how come I put that in her cart. Told her it was for the yankees at the pig roast :D
That will be interesting, as what we don't have in the yankee taverns to go with beer, might be scary dreamin' it up. :o
Pickled? Hmmm? ::)
-- might be pigs feet? boiled eggs? pork hocks? rattle snake? Northern pike?
Anything pickled works. ;D Sure hope I can make it, but not looking too promising right at the moment.
Sorry, I've invaded the RSVP thread for those commin' .
Put the Captain down for 1. The flight lands at DTW at 808AM. Couldn't let this one get by. :)
Jeff:
Jeanette and I will be there. We were thinking of bringing a pot of beans. Will that fit into the menu?
Thanks,
Mike
Beans will be perfect since we are going to have a lot of old farts here. ;) I'll be making a few to to go along with yours. Maybe we will can have a contest. I put rust reaper in mine. ;)
ooooh! rust reaper in da beans ought ta loosen things up just fine :D :D :D :D :D
My son Tom and I will be there.We just bought the tickets tonight and will be in late,the evening of the 5th, and head back home early morning on the 9th.
We are both looking forward to meeting everyone 8)
Paul,
Only thing that would make me happier would be if Carla and the girls could accompany you and Tom 8)
You'll have to come out here and see them ;D
Hi STRANGERS! Just over at a friend's house, and thought I'd check in. Everything is fine here except the 'puter. Linda and I are planning to be at the piggy roast unless something bad happens. ;D
That's DanG good news,
I been wonderin and a hopin' 8)
8)good to hear from you DanG 8)
This is going to be the greatest piggy roast I have gone to.
EZ
How many ya bringing EZ? 8)
My wife and I. ;D
EZ
I just finalized travel arrangements so put me down for 1. Will be staying at the Carrage House Inn and arriving in Saginaw about 9:30 Friday night. Boy I can't wait!
What can I bring?
Mark
That Carriage House is gonna rock 8)
I almost forgot to ask, is that Kosher roast pig you'll be serving Jeff?
QuoteI almost forgot to ask, is that Kosher roast pig you'll be serving Jeff?
You'll have to ask da pig. :)
Bad News!!! Wilson state park is all full up on the 6th... Hey Jeff got any thing else close to ya that will fit a 30 foot motor home?
We Bought a new house around the first of the month and didnt have internet until a couple of days ago, so we missed out on wilson state park. :-[
We'll park it in the driveway if we need to. :)
Campgrounds:
Countryside Campground
Family campground; RV supplies, swimming pool, water/electric/sewer sites, groceries, playground, sports field, pull-thru sites. Clubs welcome. Open April-October
805 Byfield Drive
Harrison, MI 4862
(989) 539-5468 (989) 539-5168 fax
Duggan's Canoe Livery & Campground, Inc.
Open 7 days per week, May through Oct, 10AM M-F and 8AM Sat-Sun
Primitive and modern camping; also showers and camp store
We offer canoes, rafts, kayaks and tubes
Call for reservations and availability
3240 N. Temple Drive/PO Box 29
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7149; (231) 743-9670
Hidden Hill Family Campground
Open year-round, every day
E-Z off E-Z on US27
Clubs welcome; special rates for hunters
We cater to family camping
300 N. Clare Ave.
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-9372
www.harrisonchamber.com/websites/hiddenhill.html
Thank you sir, Well see what we come up with, If'n we get into the campground early enough we'll be more than happy to come over and help ya set up. ;D
Donna and I will travel on Friday the 6th, attend the Piggy Roast on the 7th and have to leave on the 8th 'cause she has to be back to work on Monday. I don't have any reservations yet. I hope a motel room still available. We've been busy moving.
Hi Charlie
You might try the Carriage House Inn. I hear some of the more distinguished visitors will be staying there. ;)
Angela Carrier
989-539-1300
www.carriagehouseinn.com
innkeeper@carriagehouseinn.com
Maybe you can have my room Charlie-----I was unaware they were keeping extinguished visitors there :o
Looks like I am going to be able to make it. Unless something drastic gets in the way I will be their. Unfortunatly my wife wont be able to make it so I will be by myself.
Thanks Jeff.
Kirk Allen
Barring foreseen difficulties, I will be there. Maybe my wife Jane, too. We always go as Dick and Jane.
Jeff, Did you say there is a demolition derby at the fair friday night?
If so, does any one have an interest in going Friday night?
I plan on going. I went to one last weekend and could not believe my eyes. Three classes. "Compact" - "Full Size" and "Pick-Up Truck". Hadn't had that much fun in a while.
Kirk
I would like to attend the Fair on Friday night too. My 2 youngns' really like to watch anything that is destructive in good fun .
Kirk
At the Columbiana County Fair in Ohio the have Combine Demolition Derbies every year . I have never personally watch one but have heard they are quite impressive too . \
Jeff
How far is the Fair from you ? How far is Jay's also ? I don't know if we will make that one cause we're stopping at Cabela's on the way . 8)
For those of you staying at wilson, the fair is right across the street. Thats one of the reasons the park fills so quick this time of year. We can hear the fair from the house in the evening. As the crow flies its close, but to drive, its around the lake about 2 and a half miles I guess.
Yes, demo derby Friday. Motocross Saturday.
Jeff, how do you get to your place from the Carriage House Inn?
Jeff,
What time are you kicking things off on Saturday?
Kirk
Mark when you come out of the carriage house inn drive you will turn right go up the hill to Bischoff rd (it only goes to the right) turn right. go down to the last house on the right. YOUR HERE 8) 8) 8)
Tammy, would that be walking distance? I am thinking parking might be a challenge at your place.
Yes it is under a mile to our house from there.... even if you go the long way. :D
We can take up both sides of the road if we have too. ;D
QuoteJeff,
What time are you kicking things off on Saturday?
Kirk
Friday night :D This is really informal so if ya show up in the morning we'll either visit or putcha ta work. ;D I would inagine we could probably plan on the food being ready around 1? Just come up and kick back. 8)
Jeff;
Did you post a map on here anywhere?
Location (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countryid=US&addtohistory=&searchtype=address&cat=&address=3210%20Bischoff%20Rd&city=Harrison&state=MI&zipcode=48625%2d9260&search=%20%20Search%20%20&searchtab=address)
Use this :) You can zoom out and also use the site to get directions from where ever you may be.
Anyone coming from Wood Mizer?
I have some bands for resharp.
Jeff,
Coming by myself so put me to work. Do you need any help Firday night? Let me know.
Kirk
Howdy Jeff,
Mary and I will be there. Bringing sweet & sour beans.
Norm
Good Morning....This is Tom's wife and hopefully it isn't too late to come to the roast ;) Just managed to get a reservation at the Hidden Hill Campground. Would like to bring fresh fruit bowl, as we have fresh bb's, if that would be ok. 8)
Jeff, do you have a list of everyone who is coming?
Tammy was trying to keep a list as complete as she could. THere are seceral that are not on it that are coming I think and a couple on it that were coming but now can not. I'll have her post it. If yer not on the list dont mean ya cant come! COME!! :)
This is the list the last time I looked. This doen't include family. If I missed you please let me know.
Chet
Kevin_H
WV_Hillbilly
Pasbuilt
Stump_Jumper
Mrs. Stumpjumper
OneWithWood
Ron Scott
Kevin
oakiemac
smwwoody
ARKANSAWYER
Bro_Noble
DouginUtah
chisel
Tamiam
jtmccallum
Stamp
dewwood
MM
Corley5
Tom
jdunmyer
Captain
Mike_P.
Paul_H
DanG
EZ
Mark M
CHARLIE
Kirk Allen
Cedarman
Harold
Norm
Patty
Buzz-sawyer will be there... :)
BBTom and Sheryl will be there. 8)
Tammy and Jeff,
ElectricAl is coming ;D
Linda has to stay to load lumber :'(
I just got the cheesecakes done and in the freezer there is 4 altogether.
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Blueberry cheesecake
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cherry cheesecake
I'll take da top one. ;D
QuoteTammy and Jeff,
ElectricAl is coming ;D
Linda has to stay to load lumber :'(
Yea!! 8)
I mean Yea!! your coming. Sorry Linda. We'll catch ya our next trip out. :)
I been thinkin bout those cheese cakes and if Jeff gets the top one and I get the bottom one will the other 2 be enough to feed everyone else? ;)
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Hey Mark,
Lynette baked 3 Gooey Butter cakes...If there is any left by the time we get up there, I will be more than happy to share. ;D
We are leaving out of here in about an hour, or sooner if I get caught up on reading all the posts.
I knew we should of met your wife (baker) when we were at your house!!!!
Looks good!!!!! see ya up there Kevin.....
Buzz
My wife will be making blueberry bananna nut bread. The experimental batch went over well. :) We will also bring some tater salad. .....John
Patty's been so disappointed we weren't going to be able to make it I decided that Elmer and the fat horse could just diet for a couple of days (I'll disconnect the phone so they can't call the ASPCA). :D I'm just going to throw out extra feed for them and the rest of the animals and head out after work on Friday.
The heck with working weekends the Folkerts family is getting a day off. 8) 8)
OK I have finished the log rafters and sawed a jag of cedar and cleaned the glass on the truck. I have passed Customs and cleared Home Land Security and the Southern Associon has approved my travel visa. So I am headed North and will stop WM headquarters on my way through tomorrow. Pay no mind to the Baker blue truck and watch out for the dog.
ARKANSAWYER
Hey there,
Can a relative newbie come along for the ride? I'm thinking it'd be a shame to miss something like this, me being just a few hours away--if I come, I just wanna soak up a ton of knowledge, and some piggy while I'm at it! Plus, I can make a mean chocolate chip cookie!
Dan M. in Grand Rapids
You aint a Newbie Paschale! Get on over here! 8) 8)
Hey Hey Hey! We're on our way, with brownies on board.
8) 8) 8)
We just have one stop to make for the big coaster. ;D ;D
Tammy
Have fun Tammy . Cedar Point is a reat place to go . Lots of coasters and such .
We are getting ready to leave here too and make tracks to MIchigan . 8) The big day is finally here . We will see some of you in about 8 hours .Well that is dependent on how long Cabela's takes up :o. I can't drive past without stopping .
We are leaving this morning. Not because we are going to be there friday evening, not that we are going to stop somewhere and ride some rides, or stop at some beautiful site in this wonderful country. We are leaving early because I get lost as soon as I pull out of my driveway. :D
Hope to see you all there saturday.
EZ
Norm & I got up early this morning and baked a couple pies. We will leave tonite after work, and will see you all Saturday. 8)
Hot out of the oven.. fresh strawberry-rhubarb pies.
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I'm putting on the pounds just looking at all the goodies posted here :D I can only imagine what would happen if I was able to make it to the piggy :D :D
please - please - please post some pics -- this should be even better than Woodstock 8)
Y'all have a good and safe time and ya might want to keep some Bromo handy :D :D
Tim
I'm bringing some cookies my wife made last night. I would take a picture of them but she won't let me open the box. I not sure why she won't let me open the box, past experience I guess. ::)
Hey! Where are you guys this evening? Not many loged in.
I don't know how you guys are going to talk to each other without your PCs, internet connectons and such. :D
I'm sure I'll hear all about what we missed out on by not being there. But we got too much to do to take off now. Mary was gone two hours to the store the other day and came home to find two loads of logs waiting for her. She thought it was safe to leave as it was storming. Ended up getting over 3" of rain that day.
Just pulled the last batch of cookies out a little while ago--I'm heading north tomorrow morning to gain a few insights from the collective brain trust of the good ole forestry forum! Oh...and sorry for the last minute RSVP. I was sitting on the fence until just a couple of days ago, and couldn't pass this up! Looking forward to meeting the people behind the names here on the forum.
Dan M.
Just a few hours now...leaving for the airport.