well september is coming quick. it's moose mania time! this is a very cool intimate meet in an incredible setting. space is limited so if you think you want to make it, please let me know asap.
These are places that are within 3 to 5 miles from the meet location.
registration and info will be posted on the future meets page very soon.
[ August 21, 2007, 07:33 PM: Message edited by: KARYN BUSH ]
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
i might as well fill in this space with some of folks that have tentatively confirmed:
the peachs mr & mrs Z Jay Z capt ken gary cole bill reidel & rondi bill and jane diaz sonny franks rapid dale manor bob rochon irish ron and meg costa jill butterfield diane and ernie balch jim chrimes bob kaschak mike oneil
hopefully...barb and steve!
got lots of paint and panels, hdu, gorilla glue and other odds n ends!
the food will be fantastic!!! mainly cause i won't be cooking.
[ August 21, 2007, 07:57 PM: Message edited by: KARYN BUSH ]
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
I'm already looking at the calendar.
Ahhhhhh September, my favorite time of the year.
Peace out, Bob
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Had this one on the calender for a while. Beautiful scenery, great location and always a fun time.
Thanks, Karyn (and Bobby) in advance for what's sure to be a terrific meet. Rapid
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
I was lucky enough to be able to attend last years Moose Mania and had a great time. Very relaxing and always educational with Mr. Bill in the neighborhood.
The setting is incredible and the list of folks coming so far looks to be a blast.
Can't wait to see Bill and Jane again..... looking forward to seeing BIll and Rondi again also.
Be willing to bunk with someone ay Will's, they have some rooms/cottages that sleep up to 8 or 10 people....pretty reasonable prices....give me a shout.
Nothing prettier than the White Mountains in September! Well, anytime of the year for that matter!
Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
Yeah thats my name on the list! whooohoo. I think I am gonna try to get the Cabin half way down the hill again...if I do, I think it sleeps 8-9
[ August 22, 2007, 10:12 AM: Message edited by: captain ken ]
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
I just made my reservations at Will's Inn for Friday and Saturday nights. We are excited about getting to see the upper East U.S. and all you guys too! Do we need winter coats up there in the mountains? hehehhee
Posted by Ron Costa (Member # 3366) on :
Jane, if ya got the room you had better pack, warm clothing, One Shot proof golashas, and hearing protectors.
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
I would drive 25 hrs in 1-direction, just to sit next to Ron Costa for just a few hours. Ron is one of our national letterhead treasures.
I said that...
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
It sounds like such a nice time. I am on the fence, big-time. Love.....Jill
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
yes jane...pack a few sweaters for sure!!! it could be 75 degrees or 40 degrees during the day...its new england so ya never know. i've been waking up to 50's..but then its been in the 70's during the day. summer has been a tad cooler than normal...which i am loving! if the cool weather continues it will make for lovely fall colors during the meet. so jeff....does that mean you are gonna make it? that would be waaay too cool...i bet roger dinofa would keep ya company for the ride! i hope you guys can make it!
jill...get off the fence and come on up!!!! the flights are still really cheap!
[ August 23, 2007, 11:18 AM: Message edited by: KARYN BUSH ]
Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
Ok its a go, anyone that wants to bunk at the cabin, let me know
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
I'm thinking about taking a canvas or 2 and an easel and doing some painting of them there mountains. Of course it would be weather related and whether or not we can fit it all in the Buick. Sounds like a great bunch of folks to get with and we're excited about exploring parts of the country we've never been to.
I've been to all states west of the Mississippi in the lower 48 and all but about a 1/2 dozen east of the Mississppi, so I'm narrowing in on it. My goal is to see them all before I expire.
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Hey Bill, If you have time, drive on up through to Vermont. Try to hit highway 4 through Rutland and then take highway 100 up through central Vermont....it's quite a drive and then you can go down into Glen, NH past the Mount Washington Hotel and Bretton Woods on 302......now that's a drive!
Careful of da moose though!
Missed you in Algoma so I'm looking forward to seeing you guys again soon!
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
You Yankees are lovable, as are some of these trail riders I know around here. I want to be there, especially since Karen said OK.
I have about one week to decide, and I got Roger and Sal wantin' to go as well.
Honestly, I don't know if I can pull it off...but I will keep it foremost on my wish list, for the next 7 days.
Love U All,
At all times !!
Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
[ August 23, 2007, 08:16 PM: Message edited by: captain ken ]
Posted by Deri Russell (Member # 119) on :
I'd love to go again, but after hitting both Moose Jaw and New Brunswick I think I'd be in pretty hot water. You kids have fun! And behave!
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Mike Z told me a year ago that this is a meet to die for and I found it out to be true. That is why we are going again this year.
Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
you fall down that cliff and i guess it would be a meet to 'die' for.... seriously, this is a great meet, with great hosts in a breath taking intimate setting, so shhhhhh.... stop telling everyone about it! next thingg you know them southerns will be coming up to see the New England foliage and stuff
[ August 24, 2007, 08:39 AM: Message edited by: captain ken ]
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Now, If I could only think of something for a panel ????
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Yeah Dale, we missed ya at Algoma and thanks for the scenery tip. I will be the one slowin' down traffic goin' look at that ... look at that ...!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Ron Costa (Member # 3366) on :
Gee Dale, are we sposed to preplan panels?
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
wow you guys!! those are great! talk about preplanning...i'm impressed!
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
The logos are really great. Who designed them? New Hampshire is so beautiful in the autumn! The meet sounds wonderful, one of these days I'd love to make it. Are you planning to have it every year? Two slaps on the head! Okay, I read too fast, Dale and Ron, those are awesome colors and designs!
[ August 27, 2007, 02:39 AM: Message edited by: Deb Fowler ]
Posted by J.G. Kurtzman (Member # 1736) on :
Karen, Should some of you want to crash in Bratelbouro Vt. for your upcoming event, try the www.greenriverbridgehouse.com Its owned and operated by one of my old high school flames, and I in fact, was the cook there a few years back. Joanie's place would be a memorable stop over because it represents a historic New England setting with modern amenities.
J.G. Kurtzman john@kurtzmansigns.com www.kurtzmansigns.com Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
Hey Karyn, put young Teddy Keily's name on the list. Dale and Ron, those layouts are cool, I would do one but Bob Peach doesn't like it when I pre-plan my panels.
Posted by Ron Costa (Member # 3366) on :
What I do when Bob speaks, is go "lalalalalalalalalalalalalalala!
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Don't you mean "bahbahbahbahbahbaaah?"
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
What's a pre-planned panel? Love....Jill
Posted by Camille Norvaisas (Member # 501) on :
Sounds like a great time!!! I'll be in NC that week. Hope you all have fun - maybe Steve will make a thong for you Karyn!!!
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
thanks john for the tip! i'm sure a few folks might be passing thru vt.
oh shoot camille! too bad you'll be away!
deb...this is the 3rd one(in a row). never sure from one year to the next if it will happen. but so far it always come together and b4 i know it....it's here! on friday bobby takes us on a tour of the park(storyland) because its closed...so its a real treat see to that and the magic shop(which is where all the stuff is made) talk about a shop to die for!
so jeff ogden...are ya driving up and picking up roger and sal? i hope so!
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
jill...i think its just a panel they think of ahead of time. but with ron and peach, usually its kinky and involves farm animals.
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
So does that mean you are coming to the meet, Jill? Pre-planning suggests PLANNING to COME!! Hey, you can bring Bobbie with ya!!
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
C'mon Jill jump off that fence and come on up.....it'll be a lovely time!
I think I am way past the planning stage on my panel...D'oh...don't tell anyone!
you know me...anything under a 100 sq. ft. scares the b-jeesuz outta me!
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
By my question I was inferring that I never pre-plan panels. I never get ideas till I'm at the meet and then it's like creative diarrhea. My hold on the fence is teetering. Love.....Jill
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
heheheheheh Rapid
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
Miss Jill...
You are so right in many ways.
I, amongst my peers, have probably been the most guilty party, when it comes to planning ahead.
I ALWAYS tried to pre-think panels. Especially color-wise.
But I will add, that I am totally enamored, by your ability to take an idea and run with it, which I believe is the whole essence of what we, as artists, are supposed to be doing.
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Now that`s funny,Ray!
Posted by Ron Costa (Member # 3366) on :
No its not.
lol
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Yes, it is... I hope you both feel sheepish.
Posted by Mike Faig (Member # 6104) on :
Oh he!! yes it is! Bahhhhh.
Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
I gotta admit... that is funny!
Hey Jill, if you come we can have a panel contest, I did 9 last year, but I did make a pattern for 1 of them, much to farmer Bob's dismay.
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Love it Ray hahahahaha Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Sorry to break the news Ken - Jill did SIXTEEN panels at the Dixie Meet - and that was just Saturday afternoon. I was looking forward to my first New England meet, but it looks like I'll be visiting my daughter in San Francisco instead. You kids have fun........
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Sorry you can't make it, Sonny. I was looking forward to visiting with you again. Mailed our check today and can't wait to take off! Are we there yet!
[ September 04, 2007, 06:49 PM: Message edited by: Jane Diaz ]
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Man, Sonny, that's a bummer, I was going to make you a batch of blues.
I was wondering what the procedure for driving through Canada is. I was told just the other day that we would not need a passport to go from the States to Canada. It was mentioned that our driver's license would work. How about it? How about birth certificates?
I could cut a chunk off our trip and avoid some urban areas by running along the Canadian border and back into Vermont and then to the meet. Would Ottawa be along the way? I wouldn't mind seeing that.
I'm weary here lately and need some R&R and I can just about guarantee I'm not up for setting a record making panels. I'm hopin' for fall like weather, a fire to sit by and swap lies, hunkerin' down with the heads and getting relaxed. My poor old body is ground to a halt. I'm hoping to do a good old fashioned oil painting. Life is good!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Hey Bill,
When I went into Canada to go to the Moose Jaw event, all I had to show them was my drivers license. I also had a birth certificate along with me but they didn't ask for it. If you do cross into Canada I would print out a copy of the registration form and anything else to show them what you are doing. I did get the third degree both ways but that's to be expected.
It would be a bit shorter of a drive for you to go up through Canada and a bit more to see too. You could head down this way once you hit Montreal. If you're heading through Vermont give me a shout.
Looking forward to seeing you guys. As much as I've been working lately, a few days at a meet will be very relaxing. And this is one of the nicest setting for a meet that will will find.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Well, I fell off the fence. Sent my registration in yesterday. I don't know if I'll be up to a panel contest. Mine are usually quantity versus quality anyway, with the quality part coming up short. I think I'll leave my record from Sonny's stand. I need to get away, too. Maybe I'll bring some cookies and some Iron City. Hey Bill, be careful in Montreal because the traffic is crazy and the road signs are all in French! Love....Jill
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Iron City Beer and Halushki,......sounds like a great combo to me.
Peace, Bob
Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
Jill, believe me, this is the kinda place you just want to hang out and chill by the pool, panels? what panels? Iron City beer? I might have to bring some real, Boston Lager... oh wait, I seem to remember some fine micro Brew, what was the name Bob? Tuckermans?
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Ken,
Bob is bringing along some of his homebrew. Right, Bob?
I get thirsty just thinking about it.
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
This ain't the place to shoot for production records, Jill.
One trip upstairs in Bobby's Barn and you're apt to never come back down. It's the most relaxing and scenic location for a meet I've ever experienced.
Glad you can make it. Rapid
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Close Ken,.....it's Saranac Beer.
Gee Bill, I wish I were bringing homebrew! Like many other projects, I got side-tracked by a shininy metal objest, ha ha
Sam Light, right Ken?
Peace, Bob
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
oh goodie jill can come!!! i haven't seen ya in a few years....we will all have a blast! i'm getting excited to be taking time off as of the 13th...and i'll be back to work on oct.1. hey if anyone wants to come up a day or two early to check out the sites give me a yell! i'll be hiking or mtn biking daily(at least for a few hrs of the day)...and i can take ya on some nice scenic tours or at least head you in the best location if you want to explore. anyone coming up thursday...we always get together and get dinner somewhere, kick back and have a great time! just a few weeks left! Posted by Mike O'Neill (Member # 470) on :
2 weeks and counting down !
Posted by Ron Costa (Member # 3366) on :
We're lookin forward to seeing old friends, making new friends, learning new techniques, and the food is "to die for."
can hardly wait!!!
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
hahaha...nice wink!
wow...its getting closer!!!9 days! i'm supposed to be off after tomorrow so i can get everything together. i'm so looking forward to hanging with my pals and dubbin around for 3 days!! registrations are coming in....the weather is gorgeous!!! today is breezy and fall like...in the high 60's. i love this time of year! i expect the foliage will be starting for the meet because of the cooler weather we've been having. life is truly good!
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Arrrrrggggghh! We were planning on making this meet...but...this messed up hip ended that!
maybe next time.
Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
its ok Karyn, dont go crazy painting all the leaves around Linderhof orange and yellow.
Posted by Ron Costa (Member # 3366) on :
That's a shame, Si. Was looking forward to seeing you two again. Next time.
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Almost here! Man, am I ready. The Buick calls out my name ... Bill, Bill, Billllllllllll!!!!!!
If you get our weather from west to east, man are you in for a treat. It's about 65-70 with no humidity and the sky can't get any bluer. Football Friday night around here. Gettin' into the 50's at night, I can smell the mixer of popcorn, pork chops, hotdogs, hot chocolate at the game ... ummmmmmm!!! Still got kids I coached before I retired out there for the next 2 years.
It's time for the Pontiac Indians to whoop up on the adnormal team from Normal (I hope).
Just talked to Peach and he's got me syked! He mentioned the leaves are changing, so Jane will be taking bunches of pix.
Posted by E. Balch (Member # 3545) on :
We are looking forward to a weekend trip to the mountains. We always learn a lot at these events.
Diane had a bumper crop of hot peppers and tomatoes so she put up about 25 pints of salsa using a recipe from my Hellish Relish cook book.
This years batch turned out pretty good but you have to love garlic!
Should we bring a couple jars with some chips and dark beer?
ernie
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
You can if you want to, but NOT bringing the beer would be tragic!
Rapid
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
OK, Bill....lemme get this straight.... you have pork chops in the concession stand at the football games? That's really unusual! You can fill me in about it on Friday. (I haven't been to a game since '95 when my son Bill played tuba in the 8th grade band!) Love....Jill
Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
no they don't sell porkchops at the ballgame, he smuggles 'em in... some words of advise: don't pat a German Sheppard with a pork chop in your pants....duh!
[ September 15, 2007, 01:56 PM: Message edited by: captain ken ]
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
5 more days!!! the stretch of weather looks nice http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/03812?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared i know you can't trust it this far ahead....but it does look like a great forcast....at this present time...no rain in site. oh and i'm on vacation til oct 1st, how cool is that! its suppose to be warm too...the pool will come in handy. and not to worry, its heated just in case. so....we will see ya soon!
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Jill, they sell pork chops by the gazillions, but you've got to go to the concession stands to get them.
Pontiac came from behind 10-0 to win the game 13-10 in the last 3 minutes of the game against those rich kids from University High School. I love it.
Sad fact is, I had my 86 year old father with me and it dipped down into the 30's during the second half and he asked me to take him home. So we missed the last quarter and a half, and didn't see the comeback.
If that 60's during the day and 30's at night makes it to the meet, we'll bring the s'mores. Peach already mentioned he wanted to do some zilching.
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
it was 35 this morning...but the forcast for the meet says it will be in the low 70s during the day...usually with a breeze this time of year...it could get chilly at nite...40s probably...no fear the pool is heated at 85. it's another gorgeous day today. see you guys in 4 days!
Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
forcast seems to be getting warmer as the week goes on, and no sign of rain!
Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
forcast seems to be getting warmer as the week goes on, and no sign of rain!
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
So Karen...night swimming during cold weather, with a heated pool, must be awesome at night, with all the fog over the water. That's sorta like swimming at a spring here in Florida, in December, in the moonlight.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
So does this mean that you will be honoring us with your prescence, Jeff? Love....Jill
Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
yeah cmon! lets see the whos who list Karyn, whos coming?!
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Anyone bringing sheep?
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
How many do you need, Bob?
Gonna head out of here between 2-4am. Get Jane sacked out with her pillow in the Buick while I coffee up and try to make it around that cluster#$%^ they call Chicagoland before sunrise.
Breakfast in Indiana and from there who knows. We kind of amble and travel on a hope and a prayer, without a plan or a deadline just like 2 people WHO R ON VACATION!!!!!!!!!!
Sees ya Thurs. nite or Friday morn. Got 6 blank canvases and an appetite for Lobster once we hit the coast of Maine. There better be beer, etc. once we get to New Hampshire.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
I just got back from the grocery store. I bought cookie fixins, and a bag of Halus-ka noodles for Bob K. If someone there has some butter and cabbage we can fry something up. And a Steelers bumper sticker for Rabid. The damn store was out of caramel cream candies like I always bring so I had to substitute something else. And a case of Iron from the local beer guy. See yins Thurdsday night-ish! Love....Jill
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
We be GONE!!!
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Just a couple Bill, we don`t want the hill folk getting lonely!
Posted by Ron Costa (Member # 3366) on :
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
ouch! that's just not right
I sooooooo wish I was going to be slinging paint with you guys ... rather than chapa/shapar/scha... keeping an eye on 25 teenagers
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
AHHHHGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!
Just got thrown into limbo on installing a job this week. I HATE when this happens!
Not looking too good, but hoping I can sneak up this weekend sometime...at least for a little while.
Severely bumming...
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Jill, You're a saint!
I'm gonna try to get there for Friday, but more than likely it will be Saturday.
Let's see:
Brushes, check. Paint, check. Chisles, check. Gold leaf, check. Camera, check. Bicycle, check. A great mood, check. etc etc etc
Just can't wait.
Peace, Bob
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Leaving this afternoon and will arrive Friday morning. If it is only half as good as last year it will be great. Bill
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Report from the road.
Made it to Batavia, NY yesterday. Great trip with that fun lady, Jane. They must have a letterhead in this town -- got some great looking signs and some great looking murals which we are on our way to take pix of this morning. The Center Street Smoke House is a suggested stop for travelers in Batavia.
Other than around Chicagoland the traffic has been good even in Cleveland where we must have hit at just the right time, because we breezed right through. We might have to take out a home equity loan to pay for all the tolls, though!
We were having such a great time traveling that I almost ran out of gas in Cleveland. I thought if this is anything like Chicago, I hope I don't venture in a wrong neighborhood for gas, but we lucked out. Then since we didn't have a clue how to get back on the interstate, we used our ONSTAR for the first time. Now that's kewl.
Venturing up by the Finger Lakes and on into Vermont. I love traveling this way. I'd like to find out who's doing the great work in Batavia, NY. Many kudos to whomever!
Don't know if we'll get to the meet tonight or not -- we are in amble mode. It'll be late if we do. See you soon!
"Jane, can't you give the sheep something to keep them quiet! That one is going to bust a hole in the trunk."
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Hey Bill and Jane,
Where are you crossing over into Vermont?
I am right across from Burlington VT on the NY side of Lake Champlain.
Safe travels, Bob
Posted by Pierre Tardif (Member # 3229) on :
So many nice people and fun ahead!!! I hate to miss it!! Please hold my spot for Moose Mania 4! And have fun!!
Life is so good!
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Just got in from a day trip up to the meet. Sure wish I could have got there earlier and stayed longer. The weather is gorgeous and the chips and paint are flying.
Thanks once again to Karyn and Bobby for all the hard work and especially to the "Pool Crew", Jessie, Bill and Rhondi. Sarah had a blast with the splashes.
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