ForumFest II - The Formal Invitation

[Rattlesnake Gal]

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ForumFest II

Saturday the tenth of September
Two Thousand Five
three O'clock in the afternoon
Cate Park in Wolfeboro

We cordially invite you
to join us for
A Tenth Anniversary Celebration

[Rattlesnake Gal]

The poll thread for ForumFest II (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1741)was getting long and taking a lot of time to load. :eek2:

ForumFest I (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1120&highlight=forumfest)
ForumFest Photos (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=15016&password=)

[Mee-n-Mac]

OK, count us 2 in. :cheers:

[mcdude]

I'd like to reserve a table....with a view of the lake please......3:15 ish or so.

Mee-n-Mac: Will you be bringing delicious goodies again?

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Photo Credit: Oiledrod from Photopost....entitled "A Great Place To Meet"

[Pepper]

I'll be there! Can't wait to finally be able to hang-out with you guys and not have to be working at the same time! :laugh:

[BroadHopper]

into the ring.
Do we have a rain date? Can we move inside one of the establishment (Wolve's Tavern), or the gazebo?

Life is full of questions!?!?!?!?!?! :laugh:

[Mee-n-Mac]

{snip} Mee-n-Mac: Will you be bringing delicious goodies again?

I checked with "Mee" and she said she could manage to make some cookies and such. I can bring some soft drinks and water as well.

[warren]

see you there, warren

[Frdxplorer]

Hi folks. Just wanted to let you all know that I won't be able to make Forum fest this year. :( In fact, I will use this post to sort of sign off for a while. I am starting law school in two days and have a feeling that I am not going to have a whole lot of time to monitor the forums. I hope to be around from time to time but will certainly miss the always up to date news and info about what's happening on the lake. Hope to talk to you all soon.

[ghfromaltonbay]

Hi all,

Can't wait to attend the Forum Fest II. If it's as much fun as Fest I, a good time will be had by all. Sounds like there will be an even bigger turnout this year now that many have heard about last year's event. I'll bring some goodies as well to munch on.

gh

[DRH]

I've been kicking myself for a year for missing last year's ForumFest. After hearing what a good time everyone had, I'm not going to miss this one! See you all there.

[Lady Di]

Hi folks. Just wanted to let you all know that I won't be able to make Forum fest this year. :( In fact, I will use this post to sort of sign off for a while. I am starting law school in two days and have a feeling that I am not going to have a whole lot of time to monitor the forums. I hope to be around from time to time but will certainly miss the always up to date news and info about what's happening on the lake. Hope to talk to you all soon.

Good luck to you at law school. :)


The ForumFest is THE DAY BEFORE WE ARRIVE IN NH!!!!!!! Oh well....one more year to stay incognito.... :D

I will enjoy the pictures.

[Mee-n-Mac]

FWIW I compiled a list of who's coming and who's not. Since we're definitely a go this year I don't think it's all that important but here it is nonetheless. Secondly Broadhopper asked what we'll do if it rains. We should probably hash this out but I think last year it was "we'll decide what to do a few days ahead of time should the forecast be bad" and it seemed likely that we could duck into Garwoods should we need to. I was surprised by how many showed up last year and this year is at least the same # so perhaps we need to think more on this.

Thirdly have we decided on some activity for this year's event ? Are we looking to raise some $$'s ... or should people come dressed in some lakes region or forum motif ... or just show up ? One thought that crossed my mind was the everyone (or couple or group) bring something lake or forum related to give away. Then we have a drawing and everyone gets a keepsake to bring home. Similiar to the raffle idea but different. Just a thought....

And most importantly :D are we calling this years FFII simply the 10'th Anniversary Party (sounds good) or do we have a subtitle (ala a bad scary movie) like last year's Grant's Gathering ? Could it be (you had fair warning this was going to happen ;) ) Broadhopper's blowout, gh's getogether, JS's Soiree, mcdude's mess, RG's rendezvous, Skip's shindig, ToW's turnout, uppy's union, warren's wingding or Yes Dear's diversion ? Or on a bunch-o-people theme; DRH's droves, Gilly's gang, Outlaw's oodles or Pepper's posse :laugh: Sure I have others but y'all get the idea. BTW that was the list of people (add us 2 in + SO's for some of the above) answering "I'll be there". I'm not sure about; Al, Skipper of the Sea Que, GTO, GWC, dpg, Sandy Beach, jkjoshuatree and restaranteer (are you as smart as you are sassy ;) ). Definite no's are; Grant, Lady Di, frdexplorer, merrymeeting and Chris Exley.

[Just Sold]

Count me in - see you all there.

Frdxplorer - good luck in your studies. Check in when you can - this great site will be here when you return.

[Merrymeeting]

As noted in the other post on this topic, I will need to miss again...sigh (McDude, yes, there is a game on the 17th too :(

I'll stop by to see if the party is still going on at 6. I'll be heading to the lake right after the BC game (12:30 kickoff) so I should be there about that time.

[upthesaukee]

The boss & I should be able to make it...Have to go play golf the next day up at Mt Washington Hotel, but a Saturday afternoon in Wolfeboro may be just the thing for a good round on Sunday.

[Mee-n-Mac]

As noted in the other post on this topic, I will need to miss again...sigh (McDude, yes, there is a game on the 17th too :(

I'll stop by to see if the party is still going on at 6. I'll be heading to the lake right after the BC game (12:30 kickoff) so I should be there about that time.

If last year is a good example I believe you can be pretty sure "the party will still going on at 6". Probably not still in Cate Park but in Garwoods or Wolfe Tavern or ??. We should probably make a decision and post it here so you (and anyone else) will know.

[Tired of Waiting]

Hi all, Well seeing as I livened this up with my Bumpity Bump in the other thread I guess Mrs ToW and ToW will be attending again this year. We decided to drive up two weekends in a row. Labor day to pull ma's dock and boat out and then PARTY weekend.

ToW ing to get it started :)

ToW

[Waterbaby]

I was really looking forward to making it this year, but already have a commitment :emb: -- anyone want to twist my arm? Cause I sure could change my mind, lol! Anyway, if I CAN'T get there I'm looking forward to the reports and pictures, and hope the weather is good for y'all and lots of members show up! :D

[upthesaukee]

TWIST TWIST TWIST...Give up yet?????? TWIST TWIST...Had enough????TWIST!!!!! Ah Ha!!! I thought that would do it....(will it???????;) )

Hope so!!!:)

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Aw, come on Waterbaby, you should come meet your forum friends!
It's going to be fun. Is your arm twisted enough yet? ;)
Merrymeeting, please do come for the party after the party.
Mee-n-Mac, I deem you the leader. Pick the place and we'll join you.
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon! :cheers:
RG

[Mee-n-Mac]

{snip} Merrymeeting, please do come for the party after the party. Mee-n-Mac, I deem you the leader. Pick the place and we'll join you. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon! :cheers:
RG

Since it's within easy walking distance (for those coming by boat) I choose Garwoods.

[mrportjeff]

Man I just left the lake on Monday - can not make it this year - hope that maybe next year I'll be there. Have a great time!
Xplorer - good luck in law school - where are you going?

[BroadHopper]

Jeez. I was all revved up to meet the wonderful folks of the forum. Unfortunately, the company outing is that day at Canobie Lake and the kids are begging me to take them! Family duty calls.........................

I hope there will be plenty of pictures taken like last year. I will be looking forward to seeing them.

There is always another year..........................

[Gilly 20]

FWIW I compiled a list of who's coming and who's not. Since we're definitely a go this year I don't think it's all that important but here it is nonetheless. Secondly Broadhopper asked what we'll do if it rains. We should probably hash this out but I think last year it was "we'll decide what to do a few days ahead of time should the forecast be bad" and it seemed likely that we could duck into Garwoods should we need to. I was surprised by how many showed up last year and this year is at least the same # so perhaps we need to think more on this.

Thirdly have we decided on some activity for this year's event ? Are we looking to raise some $$'s ... or should people come dressed in some lakes region or forum motif ... or just show up ? One thought that crossed my mind was the everyone (or couple or group) bring something lake or forum related to give away. Then we have a drawing and everyone gets a keepsake to bring home. Similiar to the raffle idea but different. Just a thought....

And most importantly :D are we calling this years FFII simply the 10'th Anniversary Party (sounds good) or do we have a subtitle (ala a bad scary movie) like last year's Grant's Gathering ? Could it be (you had fair warning this was going to happen ;) ) Broadhopper's blowout, gh's getogether, JS's Soiree, mcdude's mess, RG's rendezvous, Skip's shindig, ToW's turnout, uppy's union, warren's wingding or Yes Dear's diversion ? Or on a bunch-o-people theme; DRH's droves, Gilly's gang, Outlaw's oodles or Pepper's posse :laugh: Sure I have others but y'all get the idea. BTW that was the list of people (add us 2 in + SO's for some of the above) answering "I'll be there". I'm not sure about; Al, Skipper of the Sea Que, GTO, GWC, dpg, Sandy Beach, jkjoshuatree and restaranteer (are you as smart as you are sassy ;) ). Definite no's are; Grant, Lady Di, frdexplorer, merrymeeting and Chris Exley.We'd luv to be there--but will not be able too- Darn-- and after MEE'NMac gave us such a great name!!!- Next one we'll bring the gang. Ya'll have a ball- we will miss you in God's Country!!

[Sunset Bob]

Count me in.

[Sunset Bob]

WOW now I am a senior member! :) :)

[mcdude]

Must be because you are such a chatterbox!! :laugh: Congratulations! See you on Saturday :)

[Winterharborway]

Hi everyone,

I'm not as active as you all, but I hope to stop by tomorrow to meet you all! Should be a great weekend weather wise!

Jennifer :)

[Outlaw]

It is with great regrets that I will not be in attendance tomorrow. Duty calls and I must work tomorrow -- as the saying goes - pain before pleasure. I do wish you all a great day and many fun moments. Remember to have a martini for me -- or maybe two..... I'll leave that up to Skip and Mac to decide. By the way the beer battered chicken fingers - primo -- a must try for anyone who goes to the after party.

Enjoy all and have a great time.

[gtxrider]

Well for the second year in a row I am unable to attend. Work. work, work.....As my dad used to tell me the Voice Must Go Thru. So if you make a phone call today remeber me. I hope you all have a good time :banana:

Outlaw I feel your pain :(