ForumFest 2012

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-13-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

I'm going to try to be there on Saturday but I've been a bit under the weather lately... Additionally, Argie managed to book a gig that night, too. Stinker.

Anyhow, if I make it, it will be just me - party of one.

Can we pay at the door? Or do you need payment in advanced?

Thanks for putting this together! Mucho appreciated!

Hope you are feeling better and well enough to attend!

Pay at Lakeside Deli during ForumFest:

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

I just wanted to remind everyone that we were asked to pay the $15 in cash at the gathering. The Lakeside Deli will be open to the public during our ForumFest and us paying with cash will help to keep things running smoothly for everyone.

The current plan is to pay to get your name tag, that way we know who has paid and who has not. Thank you!

Hope to see you Saturday!

Hermit Cover · 09-13-2012, 07:15 PM

The outlaws are in town for a visit....please add 4 more to our 2....Thanks RG.

Island Girl · 09-14-2012, 05:30 AM

I see a wind forecast og 16 MPH tomorrow afternoon. If that holds we will not be leaving the island. This is the one disadvantage of living on the broadside of Rattlesnake!

IG

Bizer · 09-14-2012, 05:54 AM

I'm sorry to say that I have a family function that would cause too tight a schedule. Best wishes to all.

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-14-2012, 07:52 AM

If it is that windy, it is entirely probable that I will have to miss the fest too. Getting beat up on my PWC is not my cup of tea.

This forecast has changed since yesterday. Maybe we'll be okay.

http://www.wunderground.com/US/NH/Gilford.html

VitaBene · 09-14-2012, 08:26 AM

I will be by for a visit- looking forward to seeing old and new friends!!

LIforrelaxin · 09-14-2012, 11:02 AM

I will try and make it over for brief appearence... Hopefully the wind will not be as bad as predicted... and it will be a boat ride that brings me over...

BroadHopper · 09-14-2012, 12:10 PM

It's my weekend to have the grandkids. They are looking forward to the Prescott Farm Day at the same time as the FF. Unless I can weasel my way out of grandkiddings responsibilities...................

LIforrelaxin · 09-14-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

It's my weekend to have the grandkids. They are looking forward to the Prescott Farm Day at the same time as the FF. Unless I can weasel my way out of grandkiddings responsibilities...................

Hummm standing up Forum Fest for Grandkids.......... I think you know most of us would be upset if you didn't do the GrandFather Job first... Have fun with the grandkids......

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-15-2012, 09:31 AM

Given the wind now and the potential for it to be worse for my return trip on my PWC, I will not be able to attend ForumFest today.

My job today was to bring name tags and collect $15 per person as I gave them out. Can someone please do this in my stead? I can reimburse you for any cost incurred for the tags. Sorry for the short notice, I was really hoping to be there. I sure hope someone can step forward! Thank you.

To Chef Jeff and Annie, there are a few of us from the island that will be unable to attend. We would like to honor our financial commitment to you and will need an address to mail a check. Thank you and sorry for the late notice.

Celia

Island Girl · 09-15-2012, 09:54 AM

If the wind stays as it is we will leave the island on the boat and grab RG on the way...... However, the forecast is for much worse than it is now.. So Cessnaair and I will probably stay put for the day.

RG hike on over and we can share some peanut butter sandwiches!

IG

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-15-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Island Girl

If the wind stays as it is we will leave the island on the boat and grab RG on the way...... However, the forecast is for much worse than it is now.. So Cessnaair and I will probably stay put for the day.

RG hike on over and we can share some peanut butter sandwiches!

IG

Sounds tasty, but if I did that, you'd be leaving the island to bring me to Huggins Hospital.

I am allergic.

I miss nuts so much.

Frankentooth · 09-15-2012, 04:57 PM

Hi Folks--

I just wanted to say thank you for an amazing event! It was so nice to have met you face to face! The atmosphere and food were great--Many thanks to all who had a hand in organizing it!

webmaster · 09-16-2012, 07:55 AM

Thanks to everyone who attended the ForumFest yesterday. The Lakeside Deli & Grill was a perfect location and they provided an outdoor buffet that was fantastic and took great care of us!

This year's ForumFest was a simple gettogether and we didn't have the raffle, speeches or other structure like in past years. Everyone seemed to enjoy just being able to chat and enjoy some great food. As always it was fun to meet some new people and put a face to their forum aliases.

The windy conditions on the lake prevented several people from getting off the islands and I heard that someone coming up from Alton by boat had to turn back. The attendance was a little smaller than usual but I'd estimate that about 40 or more people came by at some point during the afternoon.

I didn't take many pictures and we didn't get a group shot this year. Others were taking pictures too and I hope you'll post a few here.

Thanks again to everyone who dropped by!

bclaker · 09-16-2012, 05:03 PM

Thanks to Annie and Jeff for a great spread. It was nice to meet and eat with both ol.d and new friends!!!

Lakesrider · 09-17-2012, 12:57 PM

I was sorry to have, once again, not been able to get there. Family stuff happening that I didn't know I was supposed to go to. Thanks for the notice wife!

And once again....Maybe next year.

Water Camper · 09-17-2012, 05:00 PM

Want to say that Sue and I had a Great Time at the Forum Fest. We were reunited with some old friends and have made some new friends.
Location was excellant, overlooking Meredith Bay, food was Great, even got to take some home.

Thank you Mr & Mrs Chef Jeff,

Bill

09-13-2012, 07:15 PM	#2
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	More guests... The outlaws are in town for a visit....please add 4 more to our 2....Thanks RG.

09-14-2012, 05:30 AM	#3
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Wind Forecast I see a wind forecast og 16 MPH tomorrow afternoon. If that holds we will not be leaving the island. This is the one disadvantage of living on the broadside of Rattlesnake! IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

09-14-2012, 07:52 AM	#5
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	Wind Forecast If it is that windy, it is entirely probable that I will have to miss the fest too. Getting beat up on my PWC is not my cup of tea. This forecast has changed since yesterday. Maybe we'll be okay. http://www.wunderground.com/US/NH/Gilford.html

09-14-2012, 11:02 AM	#7
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,875 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	I will try and make it over for brief appearence... Hopefully the wind will not be as bad as predicted... and it will be a boat ride that brings me over... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

09-14-2012, 12:10 PM	#8
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,584 Thanks: 3,227 Thanked 1,106 Times in 796 Posts	Damn It's my weekend to have the grandkids. They are looking forward to the Prescott Farm Day at the same time as the FF. Unless I can weasel my way out of grandkiddings responsibilities................... __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-14-2012, 05:54 AM	#4
Bizer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 336 Thanks: 0 Thanked 243 Times in 82 Posts	I'm sorry to say that I have a family function that would cause too tight a schedule. Best wishes to all.

09-14-2012, 08:26 AM	#6
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,631 Thanked 1,641 Times in 844 Posts	I will be by for a visit- looking forward to seeing old and new friends!!

09-15-2012, 09:31 AM	#10
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	Need Help! Given the wind now and the potential for it to be worse for my return trip on my PWC, I will not be able to attend ForumFest today. My job today was to bring name tags and collect $15 per person as I gave them out. Can someone please do this in my stead? I can reimburse you for any cost incurred for the tags. Sorry for the short notice, I was really hoping to be there. I sure hope someone can step forward! Thank you. To Chef Jeff and Annie, there are a few of us from the island that will be unable to attend. We would like to honor our financial commitment to you and will need an address to mail a check. Thank you and sorry for the late notice. Celia

09-15-2012, 09:54 AM	#11
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Us too If the wind stays as it is we will leave the island on the boat and grab RG on the way...... However, the forecast is for much worse than it is now.. So Cessnaair and I will probably stay put for the day. RG hike on over and we can share some peanut butter sandwiches! IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

09-15-2012, 04:57 PM	#13
Frankentooth Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 10 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 2 Posts	Thank You For a Great Event! Hi Folks-- I just wanted to say thank you for an amazing event! It was so nice to have met you face to face! The atmosphere and food were great--Many thanks to all who had a hand in organizing it!

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09-16-2012, 07:55 AM	#14
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,455 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 459 Thanked 3,830 Times in 840 Posts	Thanks to everyone who attended the ForumFest yesterday. The Lakeside Deli & Grill was a perfect location and they provided an outdoor buffet that was fantastic and took great care of us! This year's ForumFest was a simple gettogether and we didn't have the raffle, speeches or other structure like in past years. Everyone seemed to enjoy just being able to chat and enjoy some great food. As always it was fun to meet some new people and put a face to their forum aliases. The windy conditions on the lake prevented several people from getting off the islands and I heard that someone coming up from Alton by boat had to turn back. The attendance was a little smaller than usual but I'd estimate that about 40 or more people came by at some point during the afternoon. I didn't take many pictures and we didn't get a group shot this year. Others were taking pictures too and I hope you'll post a few here. Thanks again to everyone who dropped by! Attached Images

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09-16-2012, 05:03 PM	#15
bclaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laconia Posts: 479 Thanks: 545 Thanked 147 Times in 66 Posts	Forum Fest 2012 Thanks to Annie and Jeff for a great spread. It was nice to meet and eat with both ol.d and new friends!!! Attached Images

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09-17-2012, 12:57 PM	#16
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	I was sorry to have, once again, not been able to get there. Family stuff happening that I didn't know I was supposed to go to. Thanks for the notice wife! And once again....Maybe next year.

09-17-2012, 05:00 PM	#17
Water Camper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pembroke, NH / Laconia, NH Posts: 451 Thanks: 10 Thanked 207 Times in 89 Posts	Excellant Time Want to say that Sue and I had a Great Time at the Forum Fest. We were reunited with some old friends and have made some new friends. Location was excellant, overlooking Meredith Bay, food was Great, even got to take some home. Thank you Mr & Mrs Chef Jeff, Bill