It's a Go! 2024 FF Pigroast.

jb616 · July 25, 2024, 05:12:13 AM

@aigheadish, what is our current count? I want to get an order in to the local bakery for the rolls. Thx

aigheadish · July 25, 2024, 06:42:31 AM

We are at 54!

teakwood · July 25, 2024, 07:22:00 AM

less than a week and i fly to Detroit! getting exited. Doing some last minute works and orders, not easy to let the businesses, finca and wife unattended for 10 days.

At least it's slow right now.

Eager to meet all of you guys.

Ramon

Jeff · July 25, 2024, 10:24:50 AM

For rolls, We always anticipate 25% more than rsvp, because rsvp is not a requirement to attend. If you think you can make it at the last minute, come on along. We have neighbors and friends and family that probably will attend as well, but we dont really tell but a handfull. Rolls are always a tough guess. Some people eat them, others dont, some eat many.

Jeff · July 25, 2024, 10:29:03 AM

Ramon, your wife would have loved it here!

Old Greenhorn · July 25, 2024, 12:31:07 PM

Boss, You can put me on the duty roster for that little tree job. See you Thursday afternoon/evening or Friday morning after breakfast.

Resonator · July 25, 2024, 01:28:02 PM

Same as OG, I should be there ready to work later on Thursday or early Friday.

Old Greenhorn · July 25, 2024, 09:01:28 PM

Should we bring a tarp so we don't get sawdust on your grass?

Jeff · July 25, 2024, 10:02:39 PM

I dont have grass. I have various weeds that look good mowed for about 2 days a a time.

Old Greenhorn · July 25, 2024, 10:16:38 PM

OH, I get it, you're saying that your lawn is better than mine? OK, it's on, but I just concede, you win.

doc henderson · July 25, 2024, 11:29:10 PM

you guys are making me sad I do not get to help. but I am making my wife happy. i do not always do the best, so this is a non-negotiable thing for me. the birth month and my wife is going to be 60.

Ed_K · July 26, 2024, 06:54:36 AM

Doc, tell your young bride Happy Birthday

. It's even more fun when you are 70, just ask Rita.

For you grass guys the grass here has queen ann's lace at 2'.

Y'all have a great Day, an a great Pig Roast.

Old Greenhorn · July 26, 2024, 07:05:08 AM

Sorry Doc, I wasn't rubbing it in, just saying I'll miss the two of you. Pat was hoping to see Georgia again too. Maybe you just shouldn't read this thread, but now you know how I felt reading all the "PrOject" posts a few months back knowing I couldn't be there. It sucks, but some thing take precedence, and this is one of them for you. Happy wife, happy life.

teakwood · July 26, 2024, 08:04:13 AM

Quote from: Jeff on July 25, 2024, 10:29:03 AMRamon, your wife would have loved it here!

Of course she would have loved it, but: as she is latin (the us gov doesn't want more Latins come to the country and stay) it's not that easy for them to go visit the US, even for Holidays. need to get a appointment in the US embassy in the capitol (250km away) to apply for a visa, there is a 6 months waiting list right now, then you need to bring every personal information that exists, bank statements also. Pay 200$ for the appointment and there is no guaranty you obtain it.
not impossible to do but needs time.
Only 40 countries don't need visa for the US and can fill out an ESTA form and get approved within the hours, i did that because i'm Swiss.

and as this is mostly a lumber oriented trip for me, i'm ok to do it solo, and she is too. ether way somebody has to stay and watch over the businesses and make money meanwhile the other is having fun

jtmccallum · July 26, 2024, 07:14:24 PM

John and Faith plus 2. 58

GAB · July 26, 2024, 07:35:07 PM

Quote from: doc henderson on July 25, 2024, 11:29:10 PMthe birth month and my wife is going to be 60.

Are you sure it is 60 and not 39 for the 22nd time?
GAB

Resonator · July 27, 2024, 01:47:11 PM

Thread bump, one more week to go!

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle...

Old Greenhorn · July 27, 2024, 05:43:12 PM

Yup, and today I got my last 'thing' out of the way before the pig roast (A show which I could have skipped and saved myself some money as well as had a free day). Now after I clean up form that in the morning I an focus on getting the truck ready for the drive, pick my route and my layover town, then pack and think of other things.

Jeff · July 28, 2024, 07:21:34 AM

Quote from: Old Greenhorn on July 27, 2024, 05:43:12 PMYup, and today I got my last 'thing' out of the way before the pig roast (A show which I could have skipped and saved myself some money as well as had a free day). Now after I clean up form that in the morning I an focus on getting the truck ready for the drive, pick my route and my layover town, then pack and think of other things.

DO NOT FORGET YOUR WIFE!!

Old Greenhorn · July 28, 2024, 07:35:36 AM

Goes without saving (but I'll put her on my punch list anyway).

BTW, I have been watching the Harrison forecast and noticed that there looks to be a pretty good chance of rain on Thursday when we arrive. I know you have a bunch of stuff to do, but could you see if you can do something about that?

Jeff · July 28, 2024, 08:03:23 AM

I have, I cleared a path to the pop ups I do NOT want to have to use. Looks like thunderstorm possibilities

Jeff · July 28, 2024, 08:06:16 AM

Michigan extended weather forcasts, due to our being surrounded by lakes, are notoriously wrong.

teakwood · July 28, 2024, 09:39:38 AM

We don't even check the weather forecast here in the tropics, you just take the day as it comes. Microclimates, where 10miles away can be a totally different weather.

Cedarman · July 28, 2024, 11:05:43 AM

Just found out my grandson Cohen has to have his tonsils taken out Tue, so Ian , Claire and 4 kids will not come. Brantley will still be coming with us though. They are not too happy about not being able to come.