Who is up for a Forestry Forum Booth at SAWLEX??

Captain · May 05, 2005, 10:24:55 PM

What do you members think??

Kevin of LogRite and Myself have been recruiting support from other sponsors to fund a booth at SAWLEX ----- EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE FORESTRY FORUM!!

It looks as if we have enough support to convince me that I need to reserve the spot in the morning. The booth will be in the inside display area in a VERY PROMINENT (like on the way in....) location. Since this will probably be the biggest gathering of Forestry Forum Members across the country to date, we felt that there was a need for an "official" stand-alone gathering place.

I'll be bringing a new, plain white 10x20 canopy with sides to hang things from and kind of create a private space...what else should we include???

If you're a sponsor and Kevin or myself have not contacted you yet, please send one of us an instant message to contribute. (CAPTAIN or NESLRITE)

...so...SUPRISE Jeff. Hope yer not mad....and let's get planning, Forestry Forum!!

CAPTAIN

Brad_S. · May 05, 2005, 10:43:17 PM

As a prelude to the pig roast, give out pulled pork sandwiches. :D :

I'll be sure to stop by and say hi.

Jeff · May 05, 2005, 10:43:37 PM

Kewell! I talked to GaryD about banners and that is a go as soon as we know what sizes. Craig, you know the tent and how things might hang on it, what do we need for banners (how many) and what size. Do we need one for each end? Each Side?

Kirk_Allen · May 05, 2005, 10:50:03 PM

I will be there both days so if you need help in the booth I am up for donating a couple of hours so it frees others up to see things.............................................as long as we can still see the shoot out ;D

Captain · May 05, 2005, 10:57:11 PM

I expect the Forestry Forum tent will be vacant during the shootout.... ;D

Jeff, the tent is your typical 10x20 outdoor canopy, with the tubing frame. I have sides for it, so I was thinking of covering one side and maybe the ends, but leaving one big side open. You can hang stuff however you want

We are kind of just in hopes that people can stop in when they want a rest, pull up a chair and stay awhile. So as far as I am concerned, there will be no "duty" assignments. It will also have to be the official picture location for sure!!

Captain

GF · May 06, 2005, 11:17:28 AM

Jeff,
I might be able to help you out on those banners, I have a HP Designjet color that will print up to 42" wide and any length up to 100'. Design up what you what it have on it save it as a JPG, or a PPT (powerpoint) and I will try to get it printed out and sent to you. I will need a little time prior to you needing it sometimes that printer has a mind of it own when printing large files.

Jeff · May 06, 2005, 11:45:57 AM

Thanks so much for the offer! We have another member, GareyD that also has this service Gary already has much of my Art work, as he helped me with some other projects. We started talking last night, so I think we already have the ball rolling on this. Again, thanks.

Jeff · May 06, 2005, 11:49:33 AM

The Forestry Forum may have some good topical information available at our spot. Craig and I talked about it, and I called the Michigan Department of Agriculture and offered them a place within our space for a table top display. If they can work out the time, they may be sending a small display with a ton of Information, and someone to answer all your questions on the Emerald Ash Borer.

Stump Jumper · May 06, 2005, 12:03:30 PM

cool 8)

Paschale · May 06, 2005, 02:18:44 PM

Well, heck...I may see a little road trip in my future, depending on when and where this thing takes place. Anyone have the details?

Paschale · May 06, 2005, 02:19:32 PM

Well, I just found it out myself. ;)

http://www.huggercom.com/sawlex/

fstedy · May 06, 2005, 05:20:26 PM

8) 8) 8) ROADTRIP 8) 8) 8) I'll be there to it will be great to finally meet some of you folks. Just finished up my Motel reservation and Sawlex registration. Looks like their will be some good seminars in addition to the Shootout. See ya there. HOORAY

Tam-i-am · May 06, 2005, 07:35:49 PM

I'm taking some time away from my day job to come! I can't wait - I've been away for so long.

Anyone up for LogRite brownies?

Tammy

Jeff · May 06, 2005, 07:39:31 PM

I been on a diet :-\ So I gotta say YOU BETCHA! ;D

dutchman · May 06, 2005, 08:00:15 PM

Great idea , I'll be there Sat. Hope to met a few of our sponsors.Thanks for the extra effort.

sigidi · May 06, 2005, 08:16:43 PM

It will have to be a "gunnadoo" for me, a bit too far to hitchhike :

:(

Hope to see a whole bunch of pics and a great write up afterwards 8)

Part_Timer · May 07, 2005, 09:15:54 AM

Sigidi

I'll have the kids take some pictures for ya :D They want to go with us. The daughter is nine so there might not be any of the mills but it could be interesting

I'm going over to talk to Captain about converting to the "swing side". He told me I could tryout one of the Petersons.

Tom

maple flats · May 07, 2005, 06:36:43 PM

Sure like to come. I'll see if I can work it in. Might be Sat only but not even sure I can do that yet. By the way, is anyone planning to come to the NYS Woodsman's Field Days in Boonville, NY in Aug.? Not positive but I'll check, think it should be Aug 19, 20, 21. I will check to verify.
This show is real good. Has been every year for 50 some years. Trade show is big and the competition for lumberjacks is a real blast to watch. It draws jacks from all over, not just local.

Furby · May 07, 2005, 09:01:16 PM

Is the shootout JUST on Saturday?

Jeff · May 07, 2005, 09:16:42 PM

Both Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM until 11:00AM

Ironwood · May 07, 2005, 09:24:27 PM

Maple Flats,

An old Army buddy of mine was one of the judges for the Boonville shindig. He was a cruiser up in the Crogan area. He's move to Colorado but I'll bet he was a site. BIG GUY, certainly must have been tough for him cruisin up in that area. I would like to get up there sometime. I used to teach at Camp Sagamore and the Bonnville thing was at the end of my long week and was just too much to say several more days. Love the Daks. REID

Furby · May 07, 2005, 09:40:23 PM

That's the way I read it, just wasn't sure.
Thanks!

Mtnjack · May 08, 2005, 07:05:16 AM

Tammy cant miss that brownie since the Paul Bunyan one didnt hold me over till next year . Hope to see everyone there? WV hillbilly did you here that,brownies and sawmills, in the springtime too.Tammy i will be there both days so figure a double batch in case bibbyman and i are there togeather.Is anyone camping?Tom,Jeff,anyone i have some room in the motor cabin just e mail for a spot. see ya there Mtn Jack Ps I dont live very far away if that might help anyone.

maple flats · May 08, 2005, 08:06:50 AM

Hey Reid, If your buddy was there in the last 15 years I most likely saw him. Been going since 1989. Great show. I used to sell outdoor furnaces ans 3 point winches, splitters, processors (small), chippers and log grapple loaders, wagons and had a booth there. Sold the business when the furnace mfgr. wouldn't stand behind there product as they should have. I did not want to sell a product that wasn't the best.