Forum Fest?

VitaBene · 08-13-2010, 09:54 PM

Who is going to The ForumFest this year?

Skip · 08-14-2010, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VitaBene

I know Don will likely move this, but who is going to The Forum Fest this year?

Right now I should be able to make it....

VitaBene · 08-14-2010, 10:20 PM

Skip,

I look forward to meeting you!

jrc · 08-15-2010, 03:42 PM

What's the odd of a dock being available? I wonder if anchoring out and swimming in is feasible. I hate going anywhere by car if a boat will do.

IslandRadio · 08-15-2010, 04:53 PM

Sherrie and I are planning on being there!

Wondering out loud about docking space - or is it better to DRIVE a car (from West Alton Marina / or Rattlesnake Island)?

Car/Boat pooling? Sherrie and I can either share your ride or will take folks over in ours. What the heck - save dock space, gas, etc if by boat - or by car

Contact me if interested - here or cloutier@piesky.com - 978-835-2644 (cell).

Regards,

Steve

VitaBene · 08-15-2010, 06:08 PM

There are a fair amount of dock spaces and they do tend to turn over relatively quickly. However, this is Forum Fest and I think many like minded people will want to come by boat.

Meredith lady · 08-15-2010, 07:36 PM

I will be there....

eillac@dow · 08-15-2010, 09:27 PM

I will be attending, along with my mom and my sister. Looking forward to my second FF!

Rattlesnake Gal · 08-16-2010, 09:22 AM

RG² will be there! We're looking forward to seeing lots of our Forum friends!

Just Sold · 08-16-2010, 09:43 AM

Yup, I will be there and looking forward to seeing my forum friends as well as new ones.

Looking to be another great Forum Fest!!!

BroadHopper · 08-16-2010, 09:48 AM

unfortunately I work weekends. I have to work Saturday so it is tenetative. if I can make it it will be a last minute decision.

Winni-Retired · 08-16-2010, 09:59 AM

We were planning on attending, but those plans have been changed over the past weekend. Our son, a 1st LT USMC, was heading to the Afgan war zone (late Sept), but has had his deployment date pulled forward 35 days to next week. We are heading down to NC tonight..

OCDACTIVE · 08-16-2010, 10:27 AM

I hope to make it.. unforseen baby sitting issue but it should be fine. Hope to meet everyone!

Argie's Wife · 08-16-2010, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winni-Retired

We were planning on attending, but those plans have been changed over the past weekend. Our son, a 1st LT USMC, was heading to the Afgan war zone (late Sept), but has had his deployment date pulled forward 35 days to next week. We are heading down to NC tonight..

Hugs to you and your family. You must be very proud of your son - and a big thank you to him from me and my family for his service. SEMPER FI !!

Argie's Wife · 08-16-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

I hope to make it.. unforseen baby sitting issue but it should be fine. Hope to meet everyone!

Why not bring the kids? I may have to bring an Arglet or two if I come... (I'm not sure yet... weekends have been nuts lately...) It's a kid-friendly area.

Lakesrider · 08-16-2010, 02:06 PM

I can't go to meet everyone...A guy at work asked to switch with me so I get to go to work. Lucky me.....

WinnDixie · 08-16-2010, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winni-Retired

We were planning on attending, but those plans have been changed over the past weekend. Our son, a 1st LT USMC, was heading to the Afgan war zone (late Sept), but has had his deployment date pulled forward 35 days to next week. We are heading down to NC tonight..

My family sends our thoughts and prayers for your son and all of you. As many know, we just had a grandson return--safely--from Afghanistan. May the deployment go swiftly and safely. Thanks to him, his fellow Marines, and all of you,too. It is a big sacrifice made by you all.

As for the Fest...I plan to be there via the Internet...will be looking for everyone on the video!

Cristen · 08-17-2010, 08:47 AM

I plan on going. Looking forward to meeting some people!

MAXUM · 08-17-2010, 09:23 AM

I'm going to try to make it.

OCDACTIVE · 08-18-2010, 10:03 AM

Bad news for me... I'm out... there was a death in a friends family so I have to head home early Saturday morning.

I wish you all the best.. Can't wait for the pictures.. If things change I hope to swing by but not looking good.

SteveA · 08-19-2010, 08:02 PM

We have the 2010 Timberman and company, (My brother in law is in the race on Saturday)

FF was the same weekend last year so like last year we can't make it.

For folks on the Laconia, Gilford side of the lake, be aware of the Sprint Race on Saturday morning. Traffic gets pretty tied up from West Alton to Patrick's Pub with racers and spectators. The bulk of the race is cleared up before noon, but it's still a slow go thru the area around Ellacoya.

http://www.ironmantimberman.com/

Merrymeeting · 08-19-2010, 08:11 PM

I had hoped, yet again. Especially since it was finally before Labor Day which I advocated.

But a family member has just been hospitalized and I won't be able to make it... sorry

NHKathy · 08-19-2010, 08:24 PM

I was so hoping to go this year (as I have said for 2 yrs now...) but, it won't work out, I'll be home in RI. Have fun everyone!!

pcmc · 08-19-2010, 10:44 PM

Hoping to arrive late afternoon. Put us down for four.

Argie's Wife · 08-19-2010, 11:06 PM

Anyone else possibly bringing kiddos?

Just wondering...

LIforrelaxin · 08-20-2010, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Anyone else possibly bringing kiddos?

Just wondering...

I am going to be coming over, and I will most likely have the kiddos and wife with me.... We are not going to stay long, as the kiddos want to do some other things.... finally I have some interest in water skiing.....

Pepper · 08-20-2010, 08:06 AM

Sadly I have to work, and won't be coming through the area until after 6PM, so it looks like I won't be able to make it this year.

donnamatrix · 08-20-2010, 09:50 AM

Donnamatrix and Mr Donnamatrix will be there with black bean salad

ghfromaltonbay · 08-20-2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepper

Sadly I have to work, and won't be coming through the area until after 6PM, so it looks like I won't be able to make it this year.

Pepper,

I can commiserate with you. I'm back in NJ and have something going on for Sunday. A 5-hour drive is too much to do in 1 day, and again this year the Forum Fest is on the 1 and only weekend I won't be in NH in August. Maybe we can have a mini-fest reunion for those of us who got voted down for a different weekend. I miss the Pepper greeting and hug!

Skip · 08-20-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ghfromaltonbay

Pepper,

I can commiserate with you. I'm back in NJ and have something going on for Sunday. A 5-hour drive is too much to do in 1 day, and again this year the Forum Fest is on the 1 and only weekend I won't be in NH in August. Maybe we can have a mini-fest reunion for those of us who got voted down for a different weekend. I miss the Pepper greeting and hug!

I've NEVER got a Pepper greeting or hug...so put me down for a mini-fest anytme!

trfour · 08-20-2010, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepper

Sadly I have to work, and won't be coming through the area until after 6PM, so it looks like I won't be able to make it this year.

Not that I will be working. We have Nieces & Nephews here from England and we are having a pool party/cookout at my Sister's, Dallas/Fort Worth.
They will be flying out on Sunday to be back to start school.

Thanks to our WebMaster Don, we'all will be logging on to the home page at winnipesaukee.com to view the live video feed to take part in the forum fest though, so be sure and wave!

Pepper ((((( Hugs ))))) to you all, the Best On This Planet!!!!

Love,
Terry

trfour · 08-21-2010, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

I've NEVER got a Pepper greeting or hug...so put me down for a mini-fest anytme!

Well, and hear again Skip... We feel for you!

If you have never gotten a hug from Pepper, that's what you get by having the name Skip!

However, at the same time where ever you should go around the world, after a Hug from her, you miss her immensely. She is and will always be missed by a few, the ones in her embrace will be forever thankful to have been there!

She's A Gem!... No Doubt About!...
One of those very special people that some of us get the chance to meet in our life time!

Disclaimer? Absolutely YES! I am a fan and forever will be!

__________________________________________________ _____

Terry
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Skipper of the Sea Que · 08-21-2010, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VitaBene

Who is going to The ForumFest this year?

Looking forward to attending Forum Fest VII along with my wonderful wife Linda.

No reservations necessary. and, there are no strangers at a Forum Fest, just old (maybe "long time" is a better description) friends and new ones too.

BTW: Two time quilt winner Maureen (rrr) will not be able to make it this year. Although I'll miss seeing her and her husband Steve (I saw them briefly earlier this week) that means my odds at possibly winning that beautiful quilt have increased... I wanted to rub her head for luck

.

I hope to see YOU there

Terry, I'll wave at you a few times

. I assume that will be possible due to the expertise and dedicated hard work with the Internet connections and webcams by LakeGeezer.

VitaBene · 08-21-2010, 04:49 PM

It was great meeting some of you at the FF!! Fantastic job by all of the volunteers who made it happen ( I am purposely not naming names because I will miss some)

trfour · 08-22-2010, 10:45 PM

And thank you too, for pointing that out, Skipper!

Old and young, we got to enjoy all of you great folks having fun together there at the Forum Fest on Saturday, video and sound of the out loud laughing was absolutely Awesome!!!!
Just a BIG THANK YOU, for letting us enjoy it with you, all the way from Dallas/Fort Worth!!!!
' Y'All Rock ' !!!!

Terry
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08-13-2010, 09:54 PM	#1
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,537 Thanks: 1,577 Thanked 1,610 Times in 824 Posts	Forum Fest? Who is going to The ForumFest this year?

08-14-2010, 10:20 PM	#3
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,537 Thanks: 1,577 Thanked 1,610 Times in 824 Posts	meeting Skip, I look forward to meeting you!

08-15-2010, 09:27 PM	#8
eillac@dow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dow Island & Weymouth, MA Posts: 365 Thanks: 295 Thanked 94 Times in 48 Posts	Looking forward to meeting so many of you.... I will be attending, along with my mom and my sister. Looking forward to my second FF!

08-16-2010, 09:22 AM	#9
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	ForumFest VII RG² will be there! We're looking forward to seeing lots of our Forum friends!

08-16-2010, 09:43 AM	#10
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	Yup, I will be there and looking forward to seeing my forum friends as well as new ones. Looking to be another great Forum Fest!!! __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

08-15-2010, 03:42 PM	#4
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	What's the odd of a dock being available? I wonder if anchoring out and swimming in is feasible. I hate going anywhere by car if a boat will do.

08-15-2010, 04:53 PM	#5
IslandRadio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mirror Lake - Full time resident Posts: 398 Thanks: 70 Thanked 156 Times in 61 Posts	Sherrie and I are planning on being there! Wondering out loud about docking space - or is it better to DRIVE a car (from West Alton Marina / or Rattlesnake Island)? Car/Boat pooling? Sherrie and I can either share your ride or will take folks over in ours. What the heck - save dock space, gas, etc if by boat - or by car Contact me if interested - here or cloutier@piesky.com - 978-835-2644 (cell). Regards, Steve

08-15-2010, 06:08 PM	#6
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,537 Thanks: 1,577 Thanked 1,610 Times in 824 Posts	There are a fair amount of dock spaces and they do tend to turn over relatively quickly. However, this is Forum Fest and I think many like minded people will want to come by boat.

08-15-2010, 07:36 PM	#7
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	I will be there....

08-16-2010, 09:48 AM	#11
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,547 Thanks: 3,160 Thanked 1,094 Times in 788 Posts	retail trade. unfortunately I work weekends. I have to work Saturday so it is tenetative. if I can make it it will be a last minute decision. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-16-2010, 09:59 AM	#12
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 96 Thanked 101 Times in 21 Posts	USMC Deployment ... changed our plans We were planning on attending, but those plans have been changed over the past weekend. Our son, a 1st LT USMC, was heading to the Afgan war zone (late Sept), but has had his deployment date pulled forward 35 days to next week. We are heading down to NC tonight..

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08-16-2010, 10:27 AM	#13
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	I hope to make it.. unforseen baby sitting issue but it should be fine. Hope to meet everyone! __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

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08-16-2010, 02:06 PM	#16
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	I can't go to meet everyone...A guy at work asked to switch with me so I get to go to work. Lucky me.....

08-17-2010, 08:47 AM	#18
Cristen Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 143 Thanks: 25 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	I plan on going. Looking forward to meeting some people!

08-17-2010, 09:23 AM	#19
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	I'm going to try to make it.

08-18-2010, 10:03 AM	#20
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	Bad news for me... I'm out... there was a death in a friends family so I have to head home early Saturday morning. I wish you all the best.. Can't wait for the pictures.. If things change I hope to swing by but not looking good. __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

08-19-2010, 08:02 PM	#21
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	No Go again this year We have the 2010 Timberman and company, (My brother in law is in the race on Saturday) FF was the same weekend last year so like last year we can't make it. For folks on the Laconia, Gilford side of the lake, be aware of the Sprint Race on Saturday morning. Traffic gets pretty tied up from West Alton to Patrick's Pub with racers and spectators. The bulk of the race is cleared up before noon, but it's still a slow go thru the area around Ellacoya. http://www.ironmantimberman.com/ __________________ "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 Last edited by SteveA; 08-20-2010 at 06:09 AM.

08-19-2010, 08:11 PM	#22
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,224 Thanks: 302 Thanked 798 Times in 367 Posts	I had hoped, yet again. Especially since it was finally before Labor Day which I advocated. But a family member has just been hospitalized and I won't be able to make it... sorry

08-19-2010, 08:24 PM	#23
NHKathy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moultonborough when I can / RI Posts: 699 Thanks: 180 Thanked 38 Times in 22 Posts	I was so hoping to go this year (as I have said for 2 yrs now...) but, it won't work out, I'll be home in RI. Have fun everyone!!

08-19-2010, 10:44 PM	#24
pcmc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 412 Thanks: 211 Thanked 106 Times in 73 Posts	Hoping to arrive late afternoon. Put us down for four.

08-19-2010, 11:06 PM	#25
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	Anyone else possibly bringing kiddos? Just wondering...

08-20-2010, 08:06 AM	#27
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Sadly I have to work, and won't be coming through the area until after 6PM, so it looks like I won't be able to make it this year. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

08-20-2010, 09:50 AM	#28
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	We;ll be there Donnamatrix and Mr Donnamatrix will be there with black bean salad

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08-21-2010, 04:49 PM	#34
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,537 Thanks: 1,577 Thanked 1,610 Times in 824 Posts	Great time It was great meeting some of you at the FF!! Fantastic job by all of the volunteers who made it happen ( I am purposely not naming names because I will miss some)

08-22-2010, 10:45 PM	#35
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Well, Thank God For Lake Geezer's... And thank you too, for pointing that out, Skipper! Old and young, we got to enjoy all of you great folks having fun together there at the Forum Fest on Saturday, video and sound of the out loud laughing was absolutely Awesome!!!! Just a BIG THANK YOU, for letting us enjoy it with you, all the way from Dallas/Fort Worth!!!! ' Y'All Rock ' !!!! Terry __________________________ __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

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