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Then again, it could just be a poster, but which one? We have a poster who's skinny enough to be placed in a frame? Please post!
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Pepper, You Crack Me Up!
The poster is 24" x 20" and looks much better in person. Very professional.
IG was concerned about wind resistance by putting it on the end, but on the side it will not be seen because of the mushers. (See crib photo above.) If two smaller ones would work better on the sides, I have no problem with that. (Would a home printer be good enough?) This poster matted and framed would make a beautiful gift for a certain somebody. |
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That is gorgeous... again.. I think spray glue and foam core board would work nicely. I guess it goes on the front!!
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However, I disagree about placement. If we put it on the front no one will see it. However, if we place it on the back, all the mushers left in our dust will clearly see it!
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A sign
Maybe we can attach it to a pole and you can hold it, waving to the crowds and the mushers fly by the competition!!
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Besides that, I think my red hair blowing wildly in the wind will be enough of a "red flag" for those other mushers - and will not put any of our mushers in danger of physical harm.
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01-25-2006, 02:50 PM | #107 |
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You're are all the greatest
You people on this thread (and others) are the greatest. Your responses are ones to make everyone chuckle. Even the sickest person will be getting some laughter.
Keep them coming.
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01-25-2006, 06:36 PM | #108 |
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Wow RG! The poster (...and all of the posters for that matter ) looks great!
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It will have to be placed on the back of the crib if the other teams are to see it!!! Last edited by GWC...; 01-27-2006 at 01:50 AM. |
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Alton Bay Winter Carnival-Bed Race-Winter Forum Fest I
Lovely poster...
Things are really falling into place. Weird hats are very fashionable...although with Pepper's hair whipping at us at top speeds...I am thinking safety glasses are better option... Remember from Field of Dreams, if you build it they will come...guess what!! Big Cheers for DRH
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IslandSib, I second the Cheers for DRH!
Now, with regard to hats - it has been suggested that I don my rather unusual "pet" hat, which I intend to do. I guess I will be in high fashion that day, and you will be in less danger of being whipped by flying hair!
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Hat for head, fin for back ?
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http://www.iparty.com/Concertwear/Sh...FromPackView/0 ps - crib looks great, now we need some cold to put the lakewater into it's "Canadian" form (solid).
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* snap * snap* snap***
Oh, when the shark bites *snap* With his teeth, dear *snap* ... Great idea, Mee-n-mac! Just so long as we don't need any of these! http://www.iparty.com/Adults-Action/...FromPackView/0
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Did we say Forum Flyers ....
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http://www.iparty.com/Concertwear/Pa...FromPackView/0 (looks a tad warmer than the "alternative" racier, err ... racer ... costume )
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Quilt Lady - don't forget the "cat cops" will be on patrol too! Isn't it their job to secure the interior perimitter?
One more thing. Mee, I didn't hear Mac say ouch. Did you miss an opportunity to give him a whack for the "fire fox" comment? You're slipping young lady! And Mac - I'm no "parrothead" I just like to commune with my pet Macaw from time to time.
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Headgear
I went to the iParty store and didn't see anything that really grabbed my attention (though I did see some mylar red hair wigs, we all could be "Peppers" ). "Mee" searched the WWW for a bit and came up with some possibilities, the better of which I've attached below. We think the duck and stork are particularly apropro. What do people think ... ?
ps - Kudos to the construction and painting teams ! The crib looks fantastic !!
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Alternate theme for crib
"Mee" thought another theme for the crib might be along Egyptian lines, with Queen Pepper and musher / chair-bearers. So the following costume headgear might be yet another possibility.
(personally I think "Mee" just wants the cute "Egyptian" guy to carry her around )
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Update anyone ?
So with the Derby being postphoned and warm temps being what they have been .... anyone know what the thinking is re: Winter Carnivale ? I saw fpartri's recent pics showing ice on the Bay but how thick is it ? Anyone know of a defunct ice rink whose ice making equipment we can "borrow"
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Alton Bay Winter Carnival-Bed Race-Winter Forum Fest I
I keep thinking if we talk about it ...it wont happen ...So I keep quiet...
At lunch today I was measuring from the tree to where the ice starts on DRH's daily pictures ...with a ruler... Think i might need a detox center for Ice In and my chronic viewing habit.
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Temperatures will be falling
Once we get past this weekend, temps will have highs in the 20's through next Sat, and lows in the mid to upper teens. Should help the ice formation, and thickening. With all due respect to those who would be coming up from NJ, Mass, PA, etc...the amount of people who would be coming to the Winterfest is far smaller than the fishing derby, and we have a little luxury as far as postponing or not. By the way, AANH is still hopeful of having their fly-in, and the "airport manager" is still hopeful of having the "airport open". He just wants to have some thicker ice before he: 1. brings his truck on the ice to plow; and 2. sets in place an action that encourages pilots to land their planes on ice that has to be safe for their weight individually as well as in a group parked on the ice.
Keep happy, and cold, thoughts .
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Upthesaukee - glad you posted, because it prompted a thought (imagine that! )
If the festivities are postponed, how far in advance would that decision be made? I ask because if the date is postponed, I need to have a backup rider! The following Wednesday I'm sailing off for eleven days! Would I be wise to sound the alarm now and have everyone get together and choose a new rider? Help!!!!!
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If Mother Nature cooperates, the Babes On Sleds will be there to give the team a formal escort to the bandstand (rev-ing our engines to add to the intimidation process)! THE WINNI FORUM FLYER RULES!!! ( the competition just drools )
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Winter Fest Cancelled !!!
Alton Parks & Rec Commission met this evening, and it was decided to cancel Winter Fest for 2006. While we have a short term forecast of some cold weather over the next few days, there is a warming trend towards next weekend. With the up and down trend of temps over the past few weeks, and ice conditions being questionable, we do not feel that we would be acting responsibly in putting a fairly large number of people in a concentrated area on the ice. Additionally, with no snow, the ice can be very dangerous walking and we don't want to see injuries from slip and fall accidents on glare ice. In the interest of safety, we feel it is best to cancel the WinterFest for this year.
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Good Call Alton Parks and Rec
BUMMER!! ...I was looking so forward to this!
I did have a concern that if our crib hit some open water we'd be fined for "crib-skimming"!! Apparently no need to worry. McD |
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I am so bummed. However, I do feel that it's undoubtedly the most sensible decision to make, in light of the recent weather trends. The only good news is that the crib is ready to go for next winter's festivities!
This winter has dealt a horrible blow to the economy, and I feel so awful for all the businesses who are suffering this year due to the lack of tourism. With the cancellation of the Winterfest as well as the Fishing Derby, things are only going to get worse for all the businesses in the area that rely on weather-related travel and activities. I thank the Lord every day that we made the decision to go seasonal! Undoubtedly this winter would have been crippling for us.
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Timing is everything in life. I'm glad you made the right call. The warm weather has certainly kept me away from the Lakes Region this winter. No snow = no snow mobiling, limited down hill skiing, no cross country skiing and who wants to have a fire blazing in the fireplace when it is 55 degrees out! |
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Oh well ... on the positive side, now the Winni Forum Flyers have a year to install the jet engines and computerized navigation system in our Bed Race crib!
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Bummer man
Yup, just as buying new skis, a snowblower or snow tires is instant death to snowfall, DRH's craftsmanship on the WFF crib would just not go unpunished. I guess we can now reveal to the world the carbon buckeyball wax and geeko-like footwear that we planned to use ... surely those Christian Conference guys will have figured them out as well (for next year). I guess this gives the mushers time to coagulate into a fine mass of motive muscle ... either that or take a nice nap. Perhaps we should petition Alton to have a Summer carnival to include a bed / water walker race ? (see above pics) I can see it now ! A Le Mans style start from Downings docks, once around the gazeebo, detour past the perched beach and first to pass under the bridge to Parker Marine is the winner ! I figure we add pontoons to the skis on the WFF crib, wax them up real good and then for constructing the water walkers we could ... oh what ... yes dear ... OK my medication just arrived so I'll have to continue this later, but you get the idea.
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mee....you must share some of that medication....ah hum...err....
Tonight would have been the night I would be heading up to the lake to get ready for the big race! With 40 mph winds (see related thread... http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ead.php?t=2928 ) and the cold temps I am so glad I am not heading up tonight or mushing in below zero temps tomorrrow! For those of you still heading upthesaukee, enjoy but BE SAFE OUT THERE!!!! McD |
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Event cancelled.
Got this message from the snowmobile club.
2006 Alton Radar Run Canceled! Alton Parks & Recreation has decided to cancel WinterFest for this year... "We are concerned about the condition of the ice, with all the warming and reforming, and the fact there is very little snow cover to provide traction while walking. As a matter of public safety we decided to cancel.
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Glad we made the decision
In retrospect, I think that Alton Parks & Rec made a really good decision. The ice certainly has its thin spots still out there, and there is very little traction for walking on the ice. And with the temps in the twenty's with a fairly steady breeze, wind chills would be down to the single numbers --- not a good thing for standing around on the open bay.
Ice was still too thin to think about bringing in the planes for the fly in, and with no snow cover over the top of the ice, there would be little or no control for steering the planes. Hated to see it get cancelled, but life's too short, and there is always next year!!!!!!
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ABCCC declared the 2006 winner!
AT 3:00 PM on Sunday, 2/19/06, the ABCCC bed race team was at the bandstand to take on all comers, but no one showed up. ABCCC is, therefore, declared the 2006 winner for the fourth consecutive year.
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What would Clara Bell drive ... err ... say ?
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Abccc?
ABCCC as a long time Sox fan I have learned to say "Wait until next year!"
Clara Bell, from Howdy Dooty? He didn't say anything just honked and later became Captain Kangaroo, or so my mother tells me. Who is this ABCCC bunch anyway? |
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ABCCC I always thought it went ABCDE.
Can't win a race that has been cancelled.I have sat at the race track all afternoon in the rain I didn't win the race it was CANCELLED. |
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ABCCC = Alton Bay Christian Conference Center = Winners of the 2003-2005 Bed Race.
JacksonB - You are a trouble maker!!! It's a good thing that the Alton Bay Webcam is not yet installed. Then we would have proof that it was the Winni Forum Flyers who actually showed up and crossed that finish line first. Please warn your 'brethren' that we are just waiting for next year to crush the defenders and march to victory!! PS - Let me contact Kellie Troendle of Alton Parks and Recreation to confirm JacksonB's claim! |
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As a member of Alton Parks & Rec commission, I can attest to the fact there was no one at the bandstand at 3PM on Feb 19th. At least no one who could "declare" a winner.... .
Of course, if ABCCC wants to claim victory in a race that had no other contestants, it could also be said that they came in last as no one finished behind them! And ghfromaltonbay thanks alot...I had to move six boxes, unpack two others before I found the good book. And you're right: 'Nuf said!!
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Internet search for proverbs
Uppy, I got them in less than a minute with an search... the proverbs are indeem !appropro!
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