Great Time at The Fest! Thank You All!

riverat · 08-24-2009, 07:04 AM

I won this Great Gift! I am not sure who won the 1929 Lake Winni DVD I donated that was originally donated by Carguy at the LSP Fest.

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-24-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by riverat

I won this Great Gift! I am not sure who won the 1929 Lake Winni DVD I donated that was originally donated by Carguy at the LSP Fest.

River Rat,
It is poetic justice that someone who brought 10 to the fest would win a prize suitable for a large group. Congrats.

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-24-2009, 06:52 PM

Just Sold,
Thanks for the great help you gave me selling tickets and passing out name tags. Couldn't have done it without you.

Something happened near the end of the event that few got to appreciate and I would like to share.

When Meredeth Lady did a count of where we were at so the amount could be announced during the drawing, we realized we were 35 bucks short of the 2000 dollar mark. I kind of got caught up in the moment and thought, heck, we should be able to inch our way over the $2000 line for the food bank.

Well, by the time I could stand up to do a last push the shortfall was down to $15 dollars. I went to a table with folks who had already bought plenty of tickets. I explained how close we were. When I left that table we had not only made the artificial goal but passed it by $25. I was also informed that if we needed more to make sure we came back.

I was moved by the overwhelming generosity of this fine group of people.

Hermit Cover · 08-26-2009, 04:43 PM

Mrs Hermit Cover and I won the NH 24/7 Book.....thanks to Rattlesnake Guy and Gal for that great book donation . We also won a subscription to Lakes Region Spirit magazine and nothing like food to round things out...we won one of the Crazy Gringo certificates....How lucky are we??? We were lucky enough to attend our Fifth Fest...this was a really well-planned Good One! Thanks to all who worked so hard...we look forward to the next!

Moss Creek Media · 08-26-2009, 07:52 PM

So why stop at once a year for the forum fest?

Many of us are up here in the winter and could use a little boost in the gloomy days by meeting up with all our forum friends

*hint hint hint hint*

Kirk

Argie's Wife · 08-26-2009, 09:11 PM

Moss Creek...

Yes! I still think we need to test the tiki bowls at all the local Chinese restaurants in the Lakes Region to decide which one has the best drink... I think it needs to happen in February or something like that.... Yup...

sa meredith · 08-27-2009, 09:23 AM

I've often thought something very casual, like a Red Sox watching get together at a local tavern, would be fun.
In fact, I posted on FF thread about watching last Friday's Sox/Yanks at Guiseppe's, and had a forum member show up. It was the first time we had met, and we had quite a few laughs together. Great time.
Maybe in early October, for a playoff game.....

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-27-2009, 08:41 PM

This week's Weirs Times story.
Thanks Roger.

webmaster · 08-27-2009, 09:35 PM

Great article and coverage of the ForumFest. Thanks Roger.

Some of the facts and quotes were off a little as you can see from the picture of Celia and "Don" but it certainly is great to have coverage like this.

Thanks again to everyone who made the event such a success!

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-28-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by webmaster

Great article and coverage of the ForumFest. Thanks Roger.

Some of the facts and quotes were off a little as you can see from the picture of Celia and "Don" but it certainly is great to have coverage like this.

Thanks again to everyone who made the event such a success!

Celia has decided that calling me Don is such a great source of fun that I think it would be much easier if I just change my name.

DRH · 08-30-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

Celia has decided that calling me Don is such a great source of fun that I think it would be much easier if I just change my name.

Sorry, Mr. RG, that name's already taken!

Salvation Army Captain · 08-31-2009, 09:23 AM

Dear Winnipesaukee Forum:

I hope that you all receive this message. This is the first time, ever, sending a message in this format.

CC, from the forum, contacted me and delivered two checks totalling over $2000.00 for the Salvation Army food pantry. Words cannot express how surprised we are by this generous gift. This year we will serve over 12,000 meals in the Friendly Kitchen, and over 500 families from all over the lakes region will visit our food pantry. On behalf of the numerous men, women, and children who will benefit from your generosity... thank you, thank you, thank you.

If any are in need of tax receipts or interested in learning more about our housing, feeding, or emergency assitance program, then feel free to contact me at 524-1834
Sincerely,
Scott Flanders, Captain

VitaBene · 08-31-2009, 10:53 AM

Captain,

Thank you for all of your hard work, your organization is an extremely worthy cause.

Water Camper · 08-31-2009, 01:06 PM

Sorry for being a little late on this post, But Sue and I want to say Thank You to everyone involved in putting this Forum Fest together. We had a good time, got to put faces behind some of the individuals who post.

I would like to encourage a repeat performance for next year with regard to holding this on the Mount Washington.

Celia, remember that Sue said she would like to get involved, take her up on it !!

Thanks Again,
Bill

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-09-2009, 10:11 AM

I just received and e-mail from author Cindy Davis. She tried to get onto the Forum this morning, but for some reason she is unable get onto the site. She asked me to "thank y'all for having me at your celebration!"

I also would like to send a huge thank you to Quilt Lady for her wonderful donation of the handmade quilt! She is absolutely terrific for donating so much time, effort, not to mention the money that went into making this work of art. You are a great lady!

Maybe next year we can pre-sell the quilt raffle tickets? Only for the quilt.

Thanks again to Rattlesnake Guy for helping make ForumFest happen. I've been obsessing for months and he has been so patient and helpful. From buying our badge holders to listening to my ideas. Then with all your help the day of. You are a fantastic friend and partner.

Meredith Lady, you were a dynamo! You did an excellent job of setting up the raffle items while Don, uh, I mean Paul, and I sold Mount tickets. Your sandwich wraps looked great and everyone seemed to enjoy them. Your selling raffle tickets was such a great help along with bringing items up as they were being raffled. I'm so glad that you were able to join us for your first ForumFest. I hope too many people didn't go hungry when you closed Kevin's for a few hours!

Thanks!

Just Sold, I am so glad that you were feeling strong enough to attend FF. Then to jump in and help bring stuff on board along with selling tickets and setting up, you are tops in my book.

Looking forward to next years celebration - the 15th anniversary of Winnipesaukee.com! Hope to see some familiar faces along with some new friends.

Thanks everyone for the donations and support - ForumFest was a huge success because of you! You're wonderful!

Sincerely,

Celia

08-24-2009, 07:04 AM	#1
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Stone Gate Vineyard and Winery - A private wine tasting & vineyard tour for up to 15 I won this Great Gift! I am not sure who won the 1929 Lake Winni DVD I donated that was originally donated by Carguy at the LSP Fest. __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

08-26-2009, 04:43 PM	#4
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Winners.... Mrs Hermit Cover and I won the NH 24/7 Book.....thanks to Rattlesnake Guy and Gal for that great book donation . We also won a subscription to Lakes Region Spirit magazine and nothing like food to round things out...we won one of the Crazy Gringo certificates....How lucky are we??? We were lucky enough to attend our Fifth Fest...this was a really well-planned Good One! Thanks to all who worked so hard...we look forward to the next!

08-27-2009, 09:23 AM	#7
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	Red Sox gathering I've often thought something very casual, like a Red Sox watching get together at a local tavern, would be fun. In fact, I posted on FF thread about watching last Friday's Sox/Yanks at Guiseppe's, and had a forum member show up. It was the first time we had met, and we had quite a few laughs together. Great time. Maybe in early October, for a playoff game.....

08-27-2009, 08:41 PM	#8
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	This week's Weirs Times story. Thanks Roger. Attached Images

08-31-2009, 09:23 AM	#12
Salvation Army Captain Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank You Forum Members Dear Winnipesaukee Forum: I hope that you all receive this message. This is the first time, ever, sending a message in this format. CC, from the forum, contacted me and delivered two checks totalling over $2000.00 for the Salvation Army food pantry. Words cannot express how surprised we are by this generous gift. This year we will serve over 12,000 meals in the Friendly Kitchen, and over 500 families from all over the lakes region will visit our food pantry. On behalf of the numerous men, women, and children who will benefit from your generosity... thank you, thank you, thank you. If any are in need of tax receipts or interested in learning more about our housing, feeding, or emergency assitance program, then feel free to contact me at 524-1834 Sincerely, Scott Flanders, Captain

08-24-2009, 06:52 PM	#3
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Just Sold, Thanks for the great help you gave me selling tickets and passing out name tags. Couldn't have done it without you. Something happened near the end of the event that few got to appreciate and I would like to share. When Meredeth Lady did a count of where we were at so the amount could be announced during the drawing, we realized we were 35 bucks short of the 2000 dollar mark. I kind of got caught up in the moment and thought, heck, we should be able to inch our way over the $2000 line for the food bank. Well, by the time I could stand up to do a last push the shortfall was down to $15 dollars. I went to a table with folks who had already bought plenty of tickets. I explained how close we were. When I left that table we had not only made the artificial goal but passed it by $25. I was also informed that if we needed more to make sure we came back. I was moved by the overwhelming generosity of this fine group of people.

08-26-2009, 07:52 PM	#5
Moss Creek Media Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Hampton Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So why stop at once a year for the forum fest? Many of us are up here in the winter and could use a little boost in the gloomy days by meeting up with all our forum friends hint hint hint hint Kirk

08-26-2009, 09:11 PM	#6
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	Moss Creek... Yes! I still think we need to test the tiki bowls at all the local Chinese restaurants in the Lakes Region to decide which one has the best drink... I think it needs to happen in February or something like that.... Yup...

08-27-2009, 09:35 PM	#9
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,455 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 459 Thanked 3,830 Times in 840 Posts	Great article and coverage of the ForumFest. Thanks Roger. Some of the facts and quotes were off a little as you can see from the picture of Celia and "Don" but it certainly is great to have coverage like this. Thanks again to everyone who made the event such a success!

08-31-2009, 10:53 AM	#13
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,591 Thanks: 1,628 Thanked 1,641 Times in 844 Posts	Wish I could have made it Captain, Thank you for all of your hard work, your organization is an extremely worthy cause.

08-31-2009, 01:06 PM	#14
Water Camper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pembroke, NH / Laconia, NH Posts: 451 Thanks: 10 Thanked 207 Times in 89 Posts	Thank You for a Great Time Sorry for being a little late on this post, But Sue and I want to say Thank You to everyone involved in putting this Forum Fest together. We had a good time, got to put faces behind some of the individuals who post. I would like to encourage a repeat performance for next year with regard to holding this on the Mount Washington. Celia, remember that Sue said she would like to get involved, take her up on it !! Thanks Again, Bill

09-09-2009, 10:11 AM	#15
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	Cindy Davis Message & Other Thanks I just received and e-mail from author Cindy Davis. She tried to get onto the Forum this morning, but for some reason she is unable get onto the site. She asked me to "thank y'all for having me at your celebration!" I also would like to send a huge thank you to Quilt Lady for her wonderful donation of the handmade quilt! She is absolutely terrific for donating so much time, effort, not to mention the money that went into making this work of art. You are a great lady! Maybe next year we can pre-sell the quilt raffle tickets? Only for the quilt. Thanks again to Rattlesnake Guy for helping make ForumFest happen. I've been obsessing for months and he has been so patient and helpful. From buying our badge holders to listening to my ideas. Then with all your help the day of. You are a fantastic friend and partner. Meredith Lady, you were a dynamo! You did an excellent job of setting up the raffle items while Don, uh, I mean Paul, and I sold Mount tickets. Your sandwich wraps looked great and everyone seemed to enjoy them. Your selling raffle tickets was such a great help along with bringing items up as they were being raffled. I'm so glad that you were able to join us for your first ForumFest. I hope too many people didn't go hungry when you closed Kevin's for a few hours! Thanks! Just Sold, I am so glad that you were feeling strong enough to attend FF. Then to jump in and help bring stuff on board along with selling tickets and setting up, you are tops in my book. Looking forward to next years celebration - the 15th anniversary of Winnipesaukee.com! Hope to see some familiar faces along with some new friends. Thanks everyone for the donations and support - ForumFest was a huge success because of you! You're wonderful! Sincerely, Celia

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