Spring gettogether in WNC

[Okrafarmer]

I been wanting to meet up with you anyway, Pyro. I talked to you on the phone once or twice.

[Seaman]

Checking on the price for pig parts Okra, guess it will also depend on how many show. I certainly ain't looking to make money, but can't afford a bath either.
You bringing the kids up to camp? The pond will be nice by then.

[Okrafarmer]

I might just do that! Depending on weather, of course. Let's start counting noses. 4 for me, most likely.

4

[Seaman]

I count 16 probables and 5 maybes

[tjhammer]

seaman count me for two,when you decide what our donation will be let us know and I will send my money wheather I come or not,waiting on a knee replacement from the va and you know how that goes,if I don't come orka can make an extra ham sanwich for some hungry soul,make it with mayo
I would like the oportunity to meet the southern half of the fourm hope you let swingers in.
tj

[Okrafarmer]

Tj, I hope they find a replacement knee for you. Spare parts get harder to find the farther back the model was made.  :-\

[tjhammer]

okra you know its like they say they don't make'm like they use to
tj

[Okrafarmer]

That's for sure! If our young people from today (even including myself, though I can barely claim "young") had to go back to the way the world was 100 or 200 years ago, it would be a sorry sight indeed.

[grweldon]

Just found this thread.  How far would the gathering be from Franklin?  My wife-to-be will be taking a honeymoon starting June 1st.  She has relatives that have summer places in Franklin.  Might be an excuse to come north instead of south to Florida.  I prefer the mountains to the beach!

[Seaman]

GRWELDON, about an hour& a half, mabe two depending. Love to meet you and the new Missis,

I think I just misspelled some thing :
Frank

[Okrafarmer]

  My wife-to-be will be taking a honeymoon starting June 1st. 

What about you?  ???

[grweldon]

Yeah, I noticed that after I posted and didn't take time to correct it!

I'll be there too!   :D

[Okrafarmer]

There's a fellow named Rex who contacted me about some turning stock, and he will be in the area that weekend, and he plans to be there at least part of the day. He also has been shown to the Forum.  ;)

I find that to be around 21 definites and 5 or more probables.

[Okrafarmer]

Seaman, what time do you think we will start being "officially open for partying / etc?" Are you thinking like 8 AM, or what? Also Rex would like to know your address (you can PM to me if you don't want to make it public access, but everyone else coming will need to know too).

Rex, if you're out there, Have you learned how to post on the Forum yet?  :laugh:

[RexBrad]

I'm here and I will stop in. All I need are the dates and times. I'll also bring some home cooked that my mom has volunteered!

[thecfarm]

RexBrad,a new member and he's willing to help all ready. You will fit right in.  ;D

[Seaman]

All,

Address is

438 Walker Dr
Old Fort NC 28762

Any time that day will be fine. If Okra , (and anyone else who wants) comes up to camp, we will be doing breakfast for the kids fairly early I'm sure.
You guys can show up whenever.

Do we need a Porta-John? I think it's about $75 bucks for the weekend. If ladies are coming, be a good idea I think.

[samandothers]

Seaman and Okra

Had put in a possible early on.  Looks like I will not be able to attend.  I hope weather is great and look forward to pictures and stories. 

[Okrafarmer]

Hmm, now Mrs. O is actually talking about coming along and bringing all kids. But if we do that, we A. won't easily be able to bring the sawmill and B. won't easily be able to stay overnight. I could come up Friday and help you get ready and go home for the night, and then come up in the morning with the fam, but then I can't help you watch the pig all night. . . .

Hmm, trying to figure it out.

[Magicman]

Hello   RexBrad, and Welcome to the Forestry Forum.      digin1   digin_2

[Okrafarmer]

Magic, you're "a traveling man." Are you going to travel on over here?

[Seaman]

Okra,
Not to worry about the pig cooking overnight. We have a friend in the high-end catering business and we are talking to him about barbeque with all the fixins. Not locked in yet, but probable. will let you know more later.
We can find someone with a WM I'm sure. Don't fret, it will all work out

[Okrafarmer]

I can still make my gumbo if you want. It will include southern specialities.  ;D

[Seaman]

Okra, I hope so! My wife loves gumbo! ;)

Our guy is going to fix a meat (pork) 3 sides, and a desert for us to pick up Fri. We will warm it up Sat.
It will be $10 a plate, which I don't think is bad. I hope others will bring any specialty they wish, to add variety. You can pay while you are here, no need to complicate it with mail-ins.

Bring your own coolers, if you are camping, drink whatever you want in the evening.
There will be NO alcohol, during the day, while equipment is running! That's fair enough I think.

The pond is here for all to enjoy, and camping like I said.

Hope to see a lot of you, I will need to know by May 15th a total number. If a few of you can come at the last minute, that is fine too. I just need a pretty good count for the food.

Look forward to a good day!
Frank
 

[Tee]

Hi Frank,
      Well I was the first to post and looks like I'll be on of the last before your 15th date. I still plan to be there here in a couple weekends and looking forward to it!