Forum Fest V - The Official Announcement

[SteveA]

Originally Posted by Quilt Lady

Argie's Wife, you are correct (except for the "doing something wrong" part). Forum Fest has always been just a simple meet and greet. It's always free and everyone is welcome. People come and go during the allotted time . . . some come for the entire time and others just drop in for a short visit. It's completely up to the individual. Food is brought by those who want to and raffle items are donated by those who wish to do that. Again, completely up to the individual. No one needs to feel they can't attend because they can't bring something. Bringing a big smile and warm handshake is all that is necessary.

So, for all of those who are wavering, PLEASE COME!!!! It's a real fun time!

No stress, No requirements to bring anything.

[SIKSUKR]

There are a few requirements .......I believe that you MUST bring a positive attitude.NO negative vibes are allowed along with no adult beverages.

[Argie's Wife]

Yeah, everyone looks just soooo miserable in those pics that GWC posted, don't they?

I must admit, the second pic in GWC's post is a little... er... interesting. I would have liked a pic of the northern end of the recipient of that gesture....

[Hermit Cover]

A's W.....those photos show good prizes, good people, good food.......and your photo in question, Argie's Wife, ........Good Buns!

[GWC...]

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Yeah, everyone looks just soooo miserable in those pics that GWC posted, don't they?

I would have liked a pic of the northern end of the recipient of that gesture....

He and they are still smiling...

[Skipper of the Sea Que]

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Yeah, everyone looks just soooo miserable in those pics that GWC posted, don't they?

I must admit, the second pic in GWC's post is a little... er... interesting. I would have liked a pic of the northern end of the recipient of that gesture....

Ask and you shall receive:
GWC's 3rd posted picture was the punch line of a behind the scenes joke - It's why they were smiling in this picture (all from photopost Forum Fest gallery) a pic of the northern end - the full frontal shot:

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Did I do something wrong by trying to help organize this? (This is an honest question.)

You did ask an honest question and I have an honest answer: you've done nothing wrong, just the opposite. In fact you should be applauded for stepping up to the plate and coordinating the activities. A very big Thank You to Argie's Wife. IMO Gilligan was just confirming what he should have already known.

Everyone should feel welcome to come to Forum Fest. We've had people come who are "regular" posters and those who are "irregular". Some are lurkers and not on the membership list (but they recognize some names and talk about the latest forum topics). Friends and family also join the FESTivities.

Speaking of a forum regular (or irregular? Hmmm) - in one of the Forum Fest pictures GWC posted in this thread you just might see Fat Lazy Less You never know who you'll meet at a Forum Fest

Thanks again AW, I look forward to meeting you at Forum Fest 2008.

[Argie's Wife]

Skipper of the Sea Que - Thank you for the kind words...

I've really only done the secretarial part of this and love organizing things (not just events - but things in general.) I like bringing order to chaos. Really, the people coming to the event, donating items, buying raffle tickets and bringing food make the event AN EVENT.

I realized with Gilligan's post that I hadn't noted in the invite that it was free and there were no obligations or requirements. The invite was edited that day to include that information. I did note in my response that I was "on the fly" (meaning I was headed out the door when I responded). I'm sorry if I sounded short - I wasn't bugged by his questions, just in a rush.

I sorta answered the "did I do something wrong..." question myself... I learned I had assumed everyone would assume it was set up as it usually was... that was my bad and I fixed it.


There's supposed to be good weather on 9/20. It's supposed to be about 68 degrees and sunny all day. A perfect day for a gathering of friends!

See you at Forum Fest!

[wMw]

Love seeing the pictures of past fests. Yet again I will not be able to attend...I don't get out of work until 3pm that day.

Hope you all have the best time!

[Tired of Waiting]

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Yeah, everyone looks just soooo miserable in those pics that GWC posted, don't they?

I must admit, the second pic in GWC's post is a little... er... interesting. I would have liked a pic of the northern end of the recipient of that gesture....

ToW here!!!!! Still looking like this

Mrs. ToW and I were not able to make the fest again this year

We have been VERY busy finishing the re-build of our home. It will be done in a week or so.

The pics were from a couple years ago.

To say were caught in a.... um.... compromising pose is to say the least. GWC got us good on that one weak moment is our lives

But all is in fun.