Nor Cal & North SF Bay GTG (November 11-14, 2022)

[ckelp]

Cake?

Anyhooo.. I registered on the site and can read your propoganda now. Is this the logging..er forrest practices group get together over at the park?

We can talk about bringing a cat over at the next go-round. It would be nice to deck a few logs so folks can run the saws. I like the idea's for food and drink, I'll be bringing over the family and we'll help out.
I do wish the 'real' history of the place was better common knowlege. I volunteer to be the ' Cultural Recource Represenitive' We can tour the skidder decks, logging roads, still and brothel sites.

Is there anyone with an old logging truck in the area or some old steam or gas engines? I love to see old machinery:msp_thumbup:

well i'll put $20 that i know who this is.. and your not far away, i can hit the front of your shop with a rock from my house...

Bacon Apple Pie......that makes my eyes, and mouth water at the same time.

My Daughter In Law made me some cookies, and beef jerkey for Fathers Day. The cookies were Peanut Butter, with chopped up honey roasted peanuts, toffee pieces, and crumbled bacon. Yeah she's held in high regard. She makes all of the birthday cakes in our family as well. She made us a Blueberry Pie that was the best Blueberry Pie I've ever had, and her Apple Pie I learned is a suitable breakfast food.............Did I mention that I like Pie?

no you did not mention that you like pie

also, what about cookies!!!:haha:

 

[Eccentric]

I love that clip!!! Awesome the way he starts it with the wrapper on the bar, and it just flies off. Is that a CP125 or an SP125 with the muffler guard removed?

I believe it's a CP125, and is the same saw used later in the 'drowning' scene. We get a good close look at that saw in that scene.

 

[Eccentric]

Cake?

Anyhooo.. I registered on the site and can read your propoganda now. Is this the logging..er forrest practices group get together over at the park?

We can talk about bringing a cat over at the next go-round. It would be nice to deck a few logs so folks can run the saws. I like the idea's for food and drink, I'll be bringing over the family and we'll help out.
I do wish the 'real' history of the place was better common knowlege. I volunteer to be the ' Cultural Recource Represenitive' We can tour the skidder decks, logging roads, still and brothel sites.

Is there anyone with an old logging truck in the area or some old steam or gas engines? I love to see old machinery:msp_thumbup:

Since you missed the first GTG meeting, you have been 'volunteered' for the bulk of the tasks that need handled. Dave swore that this is what you wanted...

 

[Mastermind]

How much would in cost to mail my fat ass to California?????? :msp_unsure:

 

[ckelp]

Since you missed the first GTG meeting, you have been 'volunteered' for the bulk of the tasks that need handled. Dave swore that this is what you wanted...

he's was cool enough to say he'll be buying bunch of meat to bbq, bring the bbq and cook:msp_rolleyes:

in other news i'm working on seeing if we can get a couple kegs for almost nothing it's kinda friend though a friend... fingers crossed

aaron hows the head count?

How much would in cost to mail my fat ass to California?????? :msp_unsure:

$212 if we whip you ground and thats for just 150lbs so we'd have to cut you in half.... and do it twice..
if you do decide to fly out i don't have a problem picking you up from the place with the flying machines... pick one STS, OAK, SFO of SJC

 

[mile9socounty]

Yall mentioned something about Tshirts and what not. I would throw some money into them. Payday is friday. Since I do have a PP account that rarely gets used. It would be a smooth transaction. I aint much for cooking or bbqing. But I can take good direction to help folks out where needed.

Directions would also be nice. So far I know I'm going to be taking the 5 south.

 

[Skyhorse]

I’m used to volunteering by proxy vote. That’s how the roads are kept open up there.
I also volunteer to clean the windfall out of the creek if I can bring in a set of short bunks
and send them to the mill to be ‘recycled’.

As far as the BBQ, we might want to talk with Buster, we have been good customers for
years. Otherwise we can rent a big BBQ. We’ll have to work out the details on
‘donations’ for food and beer. I am sure there are a stack of comical regulations that say
we cant sell either inside the park.

What do the T shirts for the event look like?

3.1416- Pie

 

[Eccentric]

aaron hows the head count?

10 responses so far Dave. Most are camping.

I’m used to volunteering by proxy vote. That’s how the roads are kept open up there.
I also volunteer to clean the windfall out of the creek if I can bring in a set of short bunks
and send them to the mill to be ‘recycled’.

As far as the BBQ, we might want to talk with Buster, we have been good customers for
years. Otherwise we can rent a big BBQ. We’ll have to work out the details on
‘donations’ for food and beer. I am sure there are a stack of comical regulations that say
we cant sell either inside the park.

What do the T shirts for the event look like?

3.1416- Pie

We haven't gotten quite that far yet Chris. There is indeed a STACK of comical regulations that we're facing. There's more that doesn't pertain to the GTG, but do affect us and our work in the park. I'll send you an email or PM....

 

[Jon1212]

10 responses so far Dave. Most are camping.


We haven't gotten quite that far yet Chris. There is indeed a STACK of comical regulations that we're facing. There's more that doesn't pertain to the GTG, but do affect us and our work in the park. I'll send you an email or PM....

Is there going to be a "banned" camping area for those that misbehave, or attempt to settle a disagreement "REAL QUICK"?


I like them comicals, that Marmaduke cracks me up...........

 

[Eccentric]

Is there going to be a "banned" camping area for those that misbehave, or attempt to settle a disagreement "REAL QUICK"?


I like them comicals, that Marmaduke cracks me up...........

Yep. It's called the Napa County Jail. We cleaned all the clutter from that 'matter' out of this thread (but it's saved if needed for the future if needed). Didn't want it to turn folks off from the event.

 

[ckelp]

The banned camp is a dirt pull out accross the street from the entrance...
And they'll have pie!

Cow pie that is

 

[Jon1212]

Yep. It's called the Napa County Jail. We cleaned all the clutter from that 'matter' out of this thread (but it's saved if needed for the future if needed). Didn't want it to turn folks off from the event.

I think the promise of pie far outweighs any worry over the possibility of buffoonery, and shenanigans.

 

[mile9socounty]

Is there going to be a "banned" camping area for those that misbehave, or attempt to settle a disagreement "REAL QUICK"?

I thought thats what "the tree line" was for? Its how we use to settle disagreements in the service. Funny thing though, the mojave desert doesnt have too many tree lines.

 

[wampum]

I have an auction on October 27th,but my schedule is open the following 2 weeks.I would love to visit my cousin by the park and my good friends in Sunnyvale.I threw it out to the wife and she kind of liked the idea.I am not committing at this time but there is a 50/50 chance We might be there.That would be about 2500 miles for me,do I get a prize for coming the furthest?

A lot of things has to come together,we have horses,chickens and a couple of calves and dogs that will need cared for.My mother in law will have to be gone before then,she is bed ridden and always goes to my SIL when the colder weather comes.

If I do come I will probably bring a tent and no saws.The fumes would be hard to take for a 5000 mile round,trip.Probably more like 7000 after we go on tour.I hope I can make it,but one thing if I do come I am not a mod at a GTG just a regular guy that would be looking forward to meeting a bunch of great guys.

 

[Eccentric]

You'd be competing with Ambull for the 'farthest traveled' honor. He's flying and renting a car however...

 

[ckelp]

whoever travels the farthest wins a wildthing jug customized by a homeowner running the saw without an air filter:jester:

 

[BrocLuno]

Wow, you'all been busy

T-Shirts - working on that one. Looks like we may have three flavors. White with 1st Annual Bothe GTG logo for sale (tells us how many and what sizes?). Orange with 1st Annual Bothe GTG logo for those who sign the release form and want to run saws/equipment.

And Green for Bothe Forest Practices Group (FPG) members (volunteers). New members can sign up for FPG on the weekend if they want to join in.

Talking to local businesses about sponsoring the T Shirts so we have enough on hand for what ever crowd we think we'll be getting (hope we'll know more as we get closer). Figuring that the sponsors will pick up the up front cost of the shirts to get them made, then we can pay them back out of what sells. I'm thinking the sponsors should absorb the cost for the Sawyers Orange shirts and the Green FPG shirts ???

As far as BBQ goes, all the pic-nic and camp sites have some sort of wood stove. Most have Belson Stoves that will allow grilling and flat plate heat too. Bring hardwood cut to stove size and you should be OK.

For the question of "will there be anything real to drop?" That's really a two-parter:

Part 1 is that we all sort of agree that this first event will have enough wrinkles that it is not likely we'll have anything truly meaningful availble. BUT, the State is coming through the Park and doing a hazard tree survey in Oct. So we'll have some stuff marked. What we can do with that we don't know ...

Part 2 is that we are planning to discuss future felling opportunities and period correct re-enactments on "film" as part of the Saturday morning meeting that all are invited to attend at the outdoor AV center (correct smelling clothes welcome on filming days ). We'll be doing audience discussion and brainstorming how we can combine next years event with real tree work and such. So keep your kit handy, but this year will be more about trying to figure out how to approach these harder issues.

Keep the roster coming on who will be attending. Let Eccentric know what you need? We are trying to find locations for each major activity. Looks like swap meet is one place. Demo area is another. Show-n-shine and Antique Show Off is another. Also looks like some of the "Make & Break" boys will be attending too.

Rob Grassi, our maintenance guy and resident Mill Wright, is thinking that we should build a "portable" saw mill in the future. Maybe Steam? And of course we could use a moderate sized steam donkey as real attraction for the kids

Lots of possibilities when we put our heads together

 

[mile9socounty]

Well Im glad I caught the name of the place. Bothe State Park, that is correct right? 400 miles for me and about 7 hours. Seems like a pretty easy drive. Most of it is going to be on the 5. Any of yall overly fast driving Washingtonian's or other folk from Northern Oregon dont want to drive the whole way. My right seat will be open.

 

[slowp]

Just some gentle advice. I've taken part in many excursions to the woods. What has happened is the leaders plan too much to do. People show up late or discussions go on much too long, and very little that was planned gets covered. We usually ended up doing more talking and less walking.

I'd keep it very simple. I believe herding cats is the saying to use. But thanks for planning the event.

 

[Jon1212]

Just some gentle advice. I've taken part in many excursions to the woods. What has happened is the leaders plan too much to do. People show up late or discussions go on much too long, and very little that was planned gets covered. We usually ended up doing more talking and less walking.

I'd keep it very simple. I believe herding cats is the saying to use. But thanks for planning the event.

Being a parent of six children myself, yes your phraseology is correct. "Herding butterflies" works as well.


Are you bringing any pie?