Spring gettogether in WNC

Seaman · April 06, 2013, 08:39:55 AM

If there is enough interest, I would like to host a get together at our farm this spring for FF members.
I am thinking a cookout and mill demonstrations, or any other wood skill.

Ockrsfarmer is willing to bring his WM, we have the Lucas here, I can find a couple logs to play with!
There is a pond and plenty of camping space if any one wants, and of course it will be a family affair.
Any other ideas are welcome.

I am thinking the middle of May, weekend of 11th or 18th.

That's my broad idea, what think you?

Tee · April 06, 2013, 11:53:38 AM

Hi Seaman,
I would be interested if it comes to be.
Tee

davidlarson · April 06, 2013, 03:02:31 PM

Seaman - I'd like to come down from Spruce Pine, not very far at all.
David L.

Okrafarmer · April 06, 2013, 05:20:21 PM

Seaman, I meant to get back with you about that. I can do it any weekend except the 11th or 18th. :-\ We'll be leaving the 11th and coming back the 18th from a family vacation. The 25th would be good for me. What do you think?

scsmith42 · April 06, 2013, 06:49:38 PM

I'd like to attend, but mid May is normally when I'm cutting hay (weather dependent) so I could not commit until a few days before the event.

pyrocasto · April 06, 2013, 10:20:17 PM

I can make it I believe, most dates. I'd be happy to get together and meet everyone.

Seaman · April 07, 2013, 07:33:35 AM

Okrafarmer
We will keep working on a date. 25th won't work i think, maybe June1.

Let me see how many are interested.

Amelia Farms · April 07, 2013, 07:43:10 AM

I would be interested in coming, but I have to work around harvesting hay also.

taylorsmissbeehaven · April 07, 2013, 08:13:24 AM

I think I could make it. It would be fun to put some faces with the names. Keep us posted!Brian

Okrafarmer · April 07, 2013, 08:22:35 AM

Quote from: Seaman on April 07, 2013, 07:33:35 AM
Okrafarmer
We will keep working on a date. 25th won't work i think, maybe June1.

Let me see how many are interested.

June 1 should be fine for me.

Note: if there is anyone else closer to Seaman who has a bandmill and would like to bring it instead of me, that's fine too.

Seaman · April 07, 2013, 11:36:58 AM

Agreed, I'm not picking on Okrafarmer, ..Pyrocasto maybe?

SPD748 · April 07, 2013, 06:54:23 PM

I'm in! Keep us posted on a date.

-lee

POSTON WIDEHEAD · April 07, 2013, 07:16:26 PM

Shhhhhhhh.......I might slip off and head that way. smiley_horserider

samandothers · April 07, 2013, 08:53:54 PM

I might try a day trip!

tjhammer · April 07, 2013, 09:17:11 PM

keep us posted on the date how far from Ashville are you?
tj

Robert Duval · April 07, 2013, 09:17:32 PM

I will talk to the wife but I don't see an issue with it. It's always a good day when you make new friends and learn something at the same time.
Rob & Sarah

sumday · April 07, 2013, 09:31:26 PM

I'd definitely try to make it. Sounds like a good time.

Seaman · April 07, 2013, 10:47:37 PM

tjhammer, 20 min east on 40 for you

Okrafarmer · April 08, 2013, 12:13:34 AM

Quote from: Robert Duval on April 07, 2013, 09:17:32 PM
I will talk to the wife but I don't see an issue with it. It's always a good day when you make new friends and learn something at the same time.
Rob & Sarah

Wow, that would be great! That's quite a trip to make.

I might add, if people are thinking of coming into the area from a long ways away, and have never had a chance to visit western North Carolina before, there are some really great things to see and do within a short drive of Seaman's place. He could probably tell you more about it than I can, but among other things, there is Chimney Rock and other great scenic mountain areas, the Cherokee reservation with many different attractions, and the Biltmore Estate, definitely worth visiting. If you're making a trip of it, there are plenty of great things to see. ;D

Seaman · April 08, 2013, 07:22:16 AM

Okrafarmer is correct as usual, lots to do and see close to here.

Like I said , plenty of camping room, pond for the kids, or big kids, if you come from a distance you are welcome to camp for as long as you want. Several nice hotels within 20 min drive, and a local campground with cabins.

I would not be opposed to the burning of gunpowder if any felt led in that direction, 100yrd benches and pistol berm on site.