Forum Fest-2011

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-24-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RLW

Maybe you or the Meredith lady would like to have it at you residences and possibly have a sleep over. Why waste valuable time???

Good idea RLW.

Meredith Lady and I actually do have a Rattlesnake Island sleep-over in the works, but I'm afraid our place cannot handle the whole ForumFest crowd or the extra boats for that matter!

I was thinking 11:00 am might be helpful for those who have commitments later in the day, like SS and Sunset Bob.

RLW · 05-24-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

Good idea RLW.

Meredith Lady and I actually do have a Rattlesnake Island sleep-over in the works, but I'm afraid our place cannot handle the whole ForumFest crowd or the extra boats for that matter!

I was thinking 11:00 am might be helpful for those who have commitments later in the day, like SS and Sunset Bob.

, just what we like, POSITVE THINKING

Meredith lady · 05-25-2011, 07:31 AM

August 6th at 11 am at Center Harbor....perfect. Any comments??

RailroadJoe · 05-25-2011, 07:44 AM

Fairly new and not having not been to one previous. Where in Center Harbor? Thanks.

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-25-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RailroadJoe

Fairly new and not having not been to one previous. Where in Center Harbor? Thanks.

At the Center Harbor Beach Pavilion, which is right next to the public docks.

(From 2010 Shakedown Cruise - Pavilion is in the right side of photo.)

(The Webmaster's close-up of the festivities.)

On Route 25, down the driveway that is next to E. M. Heath Hardware.

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-25-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Meredith lady

August 6th at 11 am at Center Harbor....perfect. Any comments??

Sounds great! 11:00 am - what? 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm? 3:00 pm would potentially allow more members to drop by.

I have a call in to the Center Harbor Parks & Recreation Department to see if this date and times are available.

LadyJane · 05-25-2011, 09:05 AM

Oh good !!! that is my last day up there, but I think I can swing by for a little while on my way out. It will be so nice to meet people !

Lakesrider · 05-25-2011, 12:18 PM

Awesome. I think I am actually off on that Saturday for once......
Maybe I can make it now.....

SIKSUKR · 05-25-2011, 12:30 PM

Thanks RG but I don't have to work on the 6th so I'll be sleeping over. I'll anchor just off off RI on my PWC. Can RGu run cable out there?

Oops. Just realized I have a wedding in Portland on the 6th. Darn. Forget about the sleepover.

SteveA · 05-26-2011, 06:33 PM

Previous 2 years I missed because of the Timberman... The LSP Memorial Scholarship Tournament is always the 1st Saturday in August.

I'll miss the FF for the 3rd straight year.

Pineedles · 05-26-2011, 07:07 PM

In as much that SteveA has been a tremendously valuable contributor to this forum for his evenheaded and informative posts, as well as being the person responsible for the very successful Loon Center Forum Fest several years ago, and that he has been unable to attend the last several forum fests due to his commendable efforts with the Timberman event, I respectfully ask that you all consider a new date for the Forum Fest.

Thank you all for your consideration,

Pineedles

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-27-2011, 09:38 AM

I have called twice about us reserving the Center Harbor Pavilion for August 6th. The lady at the town office said that the bandstand area is free, but I would have to talk to the Parks and Recreation manager about the pavilion at the beach area. She wasn't too sure about the date, because it is still such a busy time of year. I also sent off an e-mail today, so hopefully we will know soon.

Be thinking of alternate dates and locations!

SteveA · 06-01-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

In as much that SteveA has been a tremendously valuable contributor to this forum for his evenheaded and informative posts, as well as being the person responsible for the very successful Loon Center Forum Fest several years ago, and that he has been unable to attend the last several forum fests due to his commendable efforts with the Timberman event, I respectfully ask that you all consider a new date for the Forum Fest.

Thank you all for your consideration,

Pineedles

Pineedles, and everyone else..

Thanks for the comments...

Really, no need to change any date for me. I wasn't complaining, well, maybe whining a little.

The date for Forum Fest will never be able everyone that would like to attend happy.. never. Majority rules, I'd feel terrible if changing it for me would freeze out anyone else. I'm sure all of us longtimers feel the same way.

ghfromaltonbay · 05-27-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

Previous 2 years I missed because of the Timberman... The LSP Memorial Scholarship Tournament is always the 1st Saturday in August.

I'll miss the FF for the 3rd straight year.

Now you know how I felt about having it on the 3rd Sat. in Aug. for several years in a row. Since I live 6 hours from Center Harbor, it's not a day trip for us.

Argie's Wife · 05-27-2011, 01:44 PM

I haven't been able to make the past couple of FF's either and would love to go... 8/6 and 8/20 are the only two dates for the whole summer that I'm booked, I'm afraid...

But I know it's VERY difficult to get a date everyone can make it.

winnisummergal · 05-27-2011, 03:37 PM

We're in town the 13th thru the 27th this year...almost made one.

Hermit Cover · 05-27-2011, 10:22 PM

Three Forum Fests on 3 weekends....The 2nd and 3rd will be the food leftovers from the 1st. (need refrigeration) The people who win the raffles can re-gift those items that they decide they can't use because of wrong date, wrong size, or wrong color or can't read! It can work. Pictures of those from the first two can be photoshopped into the third....it can work...can't help but raise more money for the charity....

sa meredith · 06-01-2011, 10:36 AM

...and there you have it.
For those who donot know what I am referring to, go back and read post number 10.
I am just an outsider looking in...although I do plan on attending one of these some day...it seems just so much time and energy would be better spent on things other than deciding the date. The date discussion takes the longest each year.
I don't want to leave anyone out, so am hesitant to mention names..but off the top of my head, RG, Meredith Lady, AW, Don, et all (5 or 6 of the major players) should have a brief discussion amonst themselves, and just lock a date in stone for years to come. In this case...just announce FF will be the second weekend in August from here on out...leaving the only small discression being Saturday or Sunday each year.
I don't mean to abrasive. Re-read post 10...I think I put the thought into words a bit better in that post.
I just think a set day every year really is something to be considered.

secondcurve · 06-02-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sa meredith

...and there you have it.
For those who donot know what I am referring to, go back and read post number 10.
I am just an outsider looking in...although I do plan on attending one of these some day...it seems just so much time and energy would be better spent on things other than deciding the date. The date discussion takes the longest each year.
I don't want to leave anyone out, so am hesitant to mention names..but off the top of my head, RG, Meredith Lady, AW, Don, et all (5 or 6 of the major players) should have a brief discussion amonst themselves, and just lock a date in stone for years to come. In this case...just announce FF will be the second weekend in August from here on out...leaving the only small discression being Saturday or Sunday each year.
I don't mean to abrasive. Re-read post 10...I think I put the thought into words a bit better in that post.
I just think a set day every year really is something to be considered.

How about this methodology: The "major players" decide on two or three dates that work for them. After establishing the dates they set up a poll where everyone has the ability to vote on one of the selected dates.

sa meredith · 06-02-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by secondcurve

How about this methodology: The "major players" decide on two or three dates that work for them. After establishing the dates they set up a poll where everyone has the ability to vote on one of the selected dates.

Whatever method you want apply. That matters little, I believe.
My point is that if the same day is used every year, it helps out on may different levels.

Lucky1 · 06-02-2011, 07:19 PM

I am new to the FF, but loved the one last year that I attended. And we really do need Don. Not only because he is the founder and the one who does so much for all of us here by being the Webmaster, but also because he took about the only good, no great, picture of me that I ever had taken in my life! LOL

However, on the more serious side and after a great deal of thinking, this might work. We start the weekend after July 4th the first year; then the next year it is the second weekend after July 4th; the year after that it is the third weekend after July 4th; the year after that it is the last weekend in July or the first weekend in August. Then after the first weekend in August, we have it the second weekend in August, and then the next year we have it the third weekend in August. This way it will be a set formula that will allow all to know the weekend and make plans accordingly if they are able, AND it will not be on the same weekend every year that some can never attend. It does not matter when it is started, but you get the idea. The FF is set but moving each year so all can have a chance.

I own a cottage and am retired and free as a bird. (Well I have kids in CA and a 94 year old mother in VA and a condo renovation etc etc and things happen, BUT many summers I can make it any weekend that I want to though may not be able to do it this year if I cannot be in NH.) I hope I can but I am not going to suggest any date.

I can see why we need to have people know when the FF is in advance for making plans; and I can see why we need to have it on different weekends for people who are there only certain weeks of the summer, or have some yearly obligation on a certain summer date. What say you all?

Lucky1 · 06-03-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by secondcurve

How about this methodology: The "major players" decide on two or three dates that work for them. After establishing the dates they set up a poll where everyone has the ability to vote on one of the selected dates.

For those Forum members who rent and want to plan to be at the lake for the Forum Fest, how would they know far enough in advance to choose weeks that would work?

Does anyone know if we have any reply to the email requesting the use of the Center Harbor facility for August 6th?

Rattlesnake Guy · 06-03-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky1

Does anyone know if we have any reply to the email requesting the use of the Center Harbor facility for August 6th?

I just checked RG's email, No answer yet.

Rattlesnake Gal · 06-09-2011, 01:23 PM

I just called Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation Department about reserving Cate Park for Saturday, August 6th. Someone will be getting back to me, possibly next week about the date etc. As far as I can tell from the Chamber of Commerce event calendar, there isn't anything booked at Cate Park.

I did call Alton Parks and Recreation Department and inquired about reserving the bandstand, which does have electricity for crocks etc, but they need us to get a rider on someone's insurance for $500,000. Docking is good, but the bandstand is not as good as Cate Park.

Anyone have alternate ideas for location?

05-25-2011, 12:30 PM	#9
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Thanks RG but I don't have to work on the 6th so I'll be sleeping over. I'll anchor just off off RI on my PWC. Can RGu run cable out there? Oops. Just realized I have a wedding in Portland on the 6th. Darn. Forget about the sleepover. __________________ SIKSUKR

05-26-2011, 06:33 PM	#10
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Annual LSP Golf Tournament Previous 2 years I missed because of the Timberman... The LSP Memorial Scholarship Tournament is always the 1st Saturday in August. I'll miss the FF for the 3rd straight year. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

05-26-2011, 07:07 PM	#11
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,542 Thanks: 1,071 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	New date is needed! In as much that SteveA has been a tremendously valuable contributor to this forum for his evenheaded and informative posts, as well as being the person responsible for the very successful Loon Center Forum Fest several years ago, and that he has been unable to attend the last several forum fests due to his commendable efforts with the Timberman event, I respectfully ask that you all consider a new date for the Forum Fest. Thank you all for your consideration, Pineedles

05-27-2011, 09:38 AM	#12
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Two Calls and an E-mail Later I have called twice about us reserving the Center Harbor Pavilion for August 6th. The lady at the town office said that the bandstand area is free, but I would have to talk to the Parks and Recreation manager about the pavilion at the beach area. She wasn't too sure about the date, because it is still such a busy time of year. I also sent off an e-mail today, so hopefully we will know soon. Be thinking of alternate dates and locations!

05-27-2011, 03:37 PM	#16
winnisummergal Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina and Wolfeboro or Alton Posts: 123 Thanks: 188 Thanked 38 Times in 20 Posts	Count me out We're in town the 13th thru the 27th this year...almost made one.

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05-25-2011, 07:31 AM	#3
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	August 6th at 11 am at Center Harbor....perfect. Any comments??

05-25-2011, 07:44 AM	#4
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	Fairly new and not having not been to one previous. Where in Center Harbor? Thanks.

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05-25-2011, 09:05 AM	#7
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	Oh good !!! that is my last day up there, but I think I can swing by for a little while on my way out. It will be so nice to meet people !

05-25-2011, 12:18 PM	#8
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Awesome. I think I am actually off on that Saturday for once...... Maybe I can make it now.....

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05-27-2011, 01:44 PM	#15
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	I haven't been able to make the past couple of FF's either and would love to go... 8/6 and 8/20 are the only two dates for the whole summer that I'm booked, I'm afraid... But I know it's VERY difficult to get a date everyone can make it.

05-27-2011, 10:22 PM	#17
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	How about..... Three Forum Fests on 3 weekends....The 2nd and 3rd will be the food leftovers from the 1st. (need refrigeration) The people who win the raffles can re-gift those items that they decide they can't use because of wrong date, wrong size, or wrong color or can't read! It can work. Pictures of those from the first two can be photoshopped into the third....it can work...can't help but raise more money for the charity....

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06-01-2011, 10:36 AM	#18
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	see what I mean??!! ...and there you have it. For those who donot know what I am referring to, go back and read post number 10. I am just an outsider looking in...although I do plan on attending one of these some day...it seems just so much time and energy would be better spent on things other than deciding the date. The date discussion takes the longest each year. I don't want to leave anyone out, so am hesitant to mention names..but off the top of my head, RG, Meredith Lady, AW, Don, et all (5 or 6 of the major players) should have a brief discussion amonst themselves, and just lock a date in stone for years to come. In this case...just announce FF will be the second weekend in August from here on out...leaving the only small discression being Saturday or Sunday each year. I don't mean to abrasive. Re-read post 10...I think I put the thought into words a bit better in that post. I just think a set day every year really is something to be considered.

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06-02-2011, 07:19 PM	#21
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	How about this................ I am new to the FF, but loved the one last year that I attended. And we really do need Don. Not only because he is the founder and the one who does so much for all of us here by being the Webmaster, but also because he took about the only good, no great, picture of me that I ever had taken in my life! LOL However, on the more serious side and after a great deal of thinking, this might work. We start the weekend after July 4th the first year; then the next year it is the second weekend after July 4th; the year after that it is the third weekend after July 4th; the year after that it is the last weekend in July or the first weekend in August. Then after the first weekend in August, we have it the second weekend in August, and then the next year we have it the third weekend in August. This way it will be a set formula that will allow all to know the weekend and make plans accordingly if they are able, AND it will not be on the same weekend every year that some can never attend. It does not matter when it is started, but you get the idea. The FF is set but moving each year so all can have a chance. I own a cottage and am retired and free as a bird. (Well I have kids in CA and a 94 year old mother in VA and a condo renovation etc etc and things happen, BUT many summers I can make it any weekend that I want to though may not be able to do it this year if I cannot be in NH.) I hope I can but I am not going to suggest any date. I can see why we need to have people know when the FF is in advance for making plans; and I can see why we need to have it on different weekends for people who are there only certain weeks of the summer, or have some yearly obligation on a certain summer date. What say you all?

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06-09-2011, 01:23 PM	#24
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Other Locations to Consider I just called Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation Department about reserving Cate Park for Saturday, August 6th. Someone will be getting back to me, possibly next week about the date etc. As far as I can tell from the Chamber of Commerce event calendar, there isn't anything booked at Cate Park. I did call Alton Parks and Recreation Department and inquired about reserving the bandstand, which does have electricity for crocks etc, but they need us to get a rider on someone's insurance for $500,000. Docking is good, but the bandstand is not as good as Cate Park. Anyone have alternate ideas for location?

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