Forum Fest V - The Official Announcement

[Argie's Wife]

You are cordially invited to
Forum Fest V
to be held on
Saturday, September 20, 2008
from
12:00 to 3:00 PM
at
The Loon Preservation Center
Moultonboro, New Hampshire

Admission is free.

We will be having a raffle for charity - see this thread [HERE] for more information.

Please bring food, drinks (no adult beverages), and items to be auctioned, if you want.

Please visit the new FOOD & DRINK SIGNUP THREAD to post your sippie or munchie that you're bringing...

Directions to The Loon Center:
From Route 25 between Center Harbor and Moultonborough, turn onto Blake Road at the Moultonborough Central School (look for The Loon Center sign). Go one mile to the end and turn right onto Lee's Mills Road. The Loon Center and Wildlife Sanctuary are on the left. (603) 476-5666.


Special thanks to SteveA for booking the location for us.

Special thanks also to all those who are donating items for our charity raffle this year!

Speaking for myself and my family, we hope to see you there!

[ghfromaltonbay]

Argie's wife,

Please count me in. I'll be heading up from NJ on the 19th, so the 20th is a great date! I'll also bring some snacks such as chips & dip.

[GWC...]

For those who like a visual, here's Google's version of the Loon Preservation Committee's location:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...6&z=12&iwloc=A

[DRH]

Quilt Lady and I will be there, along with another handmade ForumFest quilt for the raffle!

[Misty Blue]

Hi members!

Yeehaw! Sounds like this thing is gonna' happen!

I have dock space and two moonings available for boaters (island people get first dibs) on Braun Bay. We'll set up a shuttle to the loon center.

If you want a docking spot call me, 455-7178, I don't go on line every day.

Steve and ArgiesFrau...If you need tables, chairs, etc. let me know. I can do a setup before the rabble rousers show up!

Misty Blue.

[GWC...]

Hope Lakegeezer will be able to supply a live feed...

Speaking of feed,
any update on donated
food and drink,
apps or culinary delights,
samplers or confectionary teasers?

[Argie's Wife]

Yes, FOOD!

Food is good...

Food and I go way back... a little too far back...

If posters would kindly mention what they plan on bringing when RSVP on this thread, that would be great...

I'm not sure what we'll bring... I may wait to see what the need is (i.e. dessert, salad, etc.) and go from there....

[GWC...]

Rumor Alert…

The grapevine informed me that
a local establishment will be donating
a little something to tempt the taste buds.

2 Hints
about the establishment:

Originally Posted by The New Hampshire Magazines'
Best Of New Hampshire
List

an editors pick for
"Best Country Road Pastry Shop"

[webmaster]

Originally Posted by GWC...

Hope Lakegeezer will be able to supply a live feed...

It's already running in test mode:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/index.p...=forumfest2008

[Argie's Wife]

Oh, boy... I've guessed it but I'm not gonna say it...

Sweeeeeeet!

[VitaBene]

I really was looking forward to meeting some members in person, unfortunately I have my son's (and my) Scout troop at the lake for a campout that same weekend- along with work on motorboating, small boat sailing, canoeing and swimming merit badges. I don't think I will be able to break out at all.

[GWC...]

Updated list of raffle items:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...13&postcount=1

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...4&postcount=26

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...7&postcount=25


P.S.- Curious if RG will be offer some Lake H2O, this year...

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...&postcount=138

[LoveBitesPastryShop]

The jig is up...GWC is right on!
Love Bites is pleased to say that we will be providing something truely wonderful for the fourm fest this year. I can promise it will be a one of a kind creation just for you all in appreciation for the forum creators, as well as all it's wonderful members. We are very much looking forward to it!
Til then!
Darcy

[Mr. Moyer]

I'm so sorry. Wish I could make it. i handle a charity bike race on the cape that day. God I'm envious. I will be there every other weekend for the month, but that one. Hope you all have a great time. Send me any charitable donation potential for the day, See you all soon, hopefully. Enjoy the next few weeks on the lake,

Russ

[GWC...]

Originally Posted by webmaster

It's already running in test mode:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/index.p...=forumfest2008

Thank you for the Live Webcam update...

Much appreciation for everyone's time, effort, energy, and financial and physical contributions that are required to make this a happening...

P.S.- Hope RG is well and able to supply the raffle with some Lake H2O.

P.P.S.- Wonder what delectable confectionary Darcy will be supplying for the palate? Sounds yummy, whatever it might be...

Originally Posted by Darcy

Love Bites is pleased to say that we will be providing something truely wonderful for the fourm fest this year. I can promise it will be a one of a kind creation just for you all in appreciation for the forum creators, as well as all it's wonderful members. We are very much looking forward to it!
Til then!

[callmeD]

Hi all -

I'm relatively new to the forum (but not to the Lake).

I have opened a second massage therapy practice in Meredith (main office is in MA). I would like to donate a gift certificate for the Forum Fest, and I am hoping to attend.

Donna

[Argie's Wife]

callmeD - THANK YOU for the donation - I've updated the raffle thread with the information. I hope you can make it!

[callmeD]

You are very welcome. I will do my best to be there.

[Sunset Bob]

These are the pictures.
Argie's wife picked the sunset pics.
I picked the loon pics.
I will see you all at forum fest.

[islandAl]

I will be at my first Forum Fest and bring 5-6 more pictures for the raffle.

[SteveA]

I just got off the phone w/ Dr. Harry Vogel. He is pleased that the Loon Center is this years location for Forum Fest.

Either he, or his Sr. Biologist, John Cooley will be at the event to give a short talk on the mission and goals of the Loon Center.

Argie's Wife made a great suggestion to show up a little early and take the hike(s) on the trails they have. Mrs. SteveA and I took the hikes last year. You travel back in time to unspoiled land. Well worth the trip. (Wear good shoes !)

He also confirmed the computer hook-up is available for Lakegeezer.

Reminder.. food and soft drinks OK.. adult beverages NOT OK.

[Argie's Wife]

Hi Steve - Thanks for the note....

Are you good for bringing in some chili this year?

(You usually do, as I've heard, but you hadn't mentioned it yet... so I thought I'd check.... If not, that's cool!)

[Gilligan]

The Forum Fest is free for all who care to come, right? There might be others with this same concern, coming empty handed. Not everyone is expected to bring something to either raffle, use, or put in your mouth. I don't think anyone should avoid the fest because they lack things to bring. Or if they can't think of anything to bring. If I can get there I will not have anything to bring. I will donate for raffle tickets. That is all OK right?

If I had one of those dunk tanks, I'd bring it along. You know what I mean, a seat suspended over a big tub of water. Throw a ball and hit the bullseye and the seat drops which dumps the seated one into the tub. We could probably collect a lot of donations for each ball and attempt. I know I would want to have enough balls to be sure I dunked certain people. Maybe those who claim to love water will volunteer to be the dunkees .

I remember years ago my school had a fair to raise money and they dunked the teachers. It was the biggest attraction at the fair.

[Argie's Wife]

Originally Posted by Gilligan

The Forum Fest is free for all who care to come, right? There might be others with this same concern, coming empty handed. Not everyone is expected to bring something to either raffle, use, or put in your mouth. I don't think anyone should avoid the fest because they lack things to bring. Or if they can't think of anything to bring. If I can get there I will not have anything to bring. I will donate for raffle tickets. That is all OK right?

If I had one of those dunk tanks, I'd bring it along. You know what I mean, a seat suspended over a big tub of water. Throw a ball and hit the bullseye and the seat drops which dumps the seated one into the tub. We could probably collect a lot of donations for each ball and attempt. I know I would want to have enough balls to be sure I dunked certain people. Maybe those who claim to love water will volunteer to be the dunkees .

I remember years ago my school had a fair to raise money and they dunked the teachers. It was the biggest attraction at the fair.

Gilligan - I'm on the fly so forgive the short answers but...

The announcement says "please" in reference to the request food; it doesn't say "you will" or "you must" and that's only in reference to the food.

Yes, it's free for whomever would like to come.

No, you don't have to bring a dish.

No, you don't have to bring anything for the raffle.

No, you don't need to even buy a raffle ticket.

To the best of my knowledge no one has said they aren't coming or were told not to come because they couldn't meet any of our non-mandatory standards.

People who have declined coming to the event have note that they had something else on their schedules...no one has said, "I can't bring food or I can't bring something to raffle, so I can't come," or did I miss something?

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


P.S.
This is also my first forum fest. I'm just the chickie who wants to meet all y'all after being on this board for 4 years!


P.S.S.

Gilliagan - if YOU want to get in that dunk tank, I'll buy a ticket or two for that!!!

[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!

[GWC...]

For those that might be curious,
some pics from past Forum Fests,
to give a little insight...

[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.